ATNR (Auckland Thursday night ride) - Discussion thread

[wraith]

[QUOTE=Keystone19;1011341]I can help you with that...QUOTE]

me to, just give a yell, im only a bench down. always ready to lend a hand

Do you know how to keep below 6,000 rpm and use both wheels and not just the rear?:gob: :innocent:

[Keystone19]

[QUOTE=Buddy L;1011461]

Do you know how to keep below 6,000 rpm and use both wheels and not just the rear?:gob: :innocent:

Hey, of course....we're both mature, sensible riders that would never dream of such hooligan type behaviour...:innocent:

[Buddy L]

[QUOTE=Buddy L;1011461]

Do you know how to keep below 6,000 rpm and use both wheels and not just the rear?:gob: :innocent:


Think of it as a child if you teach her/him to do things at a early age then it makes it easyer in the furture. eg wheelie, stoppies and general madness.:yes:

[wraith]

[QUOTE=wraith;1011527]

Hey, of course....we're both mature, sensible riders that would never dream of such hooligan type behaviour...:innocent:

And you would never ever dream of doing a mono on an SV1000 to the point where your ignition key nearly comes through your visor.:innocent:

[wraith]

[QUOTE=wraith;1011527]


Think of it as a child if you teach her/him to do things at a early age then it makes it easyer in the furture. eg wheelie, stoppies and general madness.:yes:

i would'nt want any offspring of mine becoming a hooligan :shit: :innocent:

[Kittyhawk]

Was a good night. Hope this week we can ride rather than nana it in the cage........ but then again those burnouts were pretty fun!!:innocent:

[Morcs]

Was a good night. Hope this week we can ride rather than nana it in the cage........ but then again those burnouts were pretty fun!!:innocent:


Second that... couldve done some more though! :innocent:

[Kittyhawk]

Second that... couldve done some more though! :innocent:

Shhhh.....see what next time brings lol!!!

[Biggles08]

Well....where to start. I'm the fella that dropped my ZX9R on the infamous 'disco corner' (i think its known as???) about 6 weeks ago! Needless to say I was pissed! I came back to one ride once i had fixed my wheels ...the first one in the dark actually, and I was feeling fairly average about the whole 'leaning to the right' thing.

Since then, my mate (who will be coming along this week) has bought a 05 ZX10R and we have been out a few times. I believe I'm getting better :-). I have taken a while to gain my confidence back in my tires since the front tire having gone hard, dumped me into a fence (I now have a new set of diablos fitted). This has exasperated a theory of mine even more. Is it just me or do most right handers find it a little odd turning right as opposed to left? It just doesn't feel as natural to me. Anyway...I still love riding my beautiful machine and I look forward to another fine Thursday night ride this week. I have attached a photo of during and after the repair. See you all on Thursday.

PS thanks to all those who stopped to help that night I had my off...it was appreciated.

[Kittyhawk]

Are you left or right handed?

[Biggles08]

right handed.

[skidMark]

all pretty again very nice

ive still never noticed said **dodgy corner on that road** never had a prob with any corners on that road so i'm confused

[Kittyhawk]

right handed.

Pm sent:yes:

[Phenoix]

.
This has exasperated a theory of mine even more. Is it just me or do most right handers find it a little odd turning right as opposed to left? It just doesn't feel as natural to me. Anyway...I still love riding my beautiful machine and I look forward to another fine Thursday night ride this week. I have attached a photo of during and after the repair. See you all on Thursday.

PS thanks to all those who stopped to help that night I had my off...it was appreciated.

Most people do favour turning a certain direction, and it has normally been left, both my left and right handers for some reason, could be bike weight (Muffler on the left) or the actual camber (Slope on road) is usually better turning left (Sloping down to left)
So it does require more counter sterring to turn right to over come the camber of road.

But congrads on getting the bike back together and bring a mate along to share the fun. Everyones crashes at somestage, its unfortunatly the odds out there. (Either theirs or someone elses)

[SixPackBack]

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[Grahameeboy]

Where is 'disco corner' ?

You know this place well Mr Belly....it's the place where you go around and around in circles mate

[The Stranger]

Where is 'disco corner' ?

It is the one that I warned people of in this post (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=968041&postcount=2139).

[Disco Dan]

Well....where to start. I'm the fella that dropped my ZX9R on the infamous 'disco corner' (i think its known as???) about 6 weeks ago!

Is it just me or do most right handers find it a little odd turning right as opposed to left? It just doesn't feel as natural to me.

The whole "the can is making it harder to turn" thing is bollox, unless it weighs like 20-30kg it would not make any diference which side it is.

Fine motor skills are learned - thats why when your born you cant pick small things up etc. Its simply down to you being more tense in your body through right handers....

I have a similar 'condition' and relaxing really helps boost confidence on right handers for me.

[skidMark]

Most people do favour turning a certain direction, and it has normally been left, both my left and right handers for some reason, could be bike weight (Muffler on the left) or the actual camber (Slope on road) is usually better turning left (Sloping down to left)
So it does require more counter sterring to turn right to over come the camber of road.

But congrads on getting the bike back together and bring a mate along to share the fun. Everyones crashes at somestage, its unfortunatly the odds out there. (Either theirs or someone elses)


The whole "the can is making it harder to turn" thing is bollox, unless it weighs like 20-30kg it would not make any diference which side it is.

Fine motor skills are learned - thats why when your born you cant pick small things up etc. Its simply down to you being more tense in your body through right handers....

I have a similar 'condition' and relaxing really helps boost confidence on right handers for me.

this is all a load of crap, your both useless at left handers, and right handers! LOL


ben can't hold a line for shit well if he calls it a line,

and dan is a compitant rider he just a bit slower but at least he has some form of line unlike ben.

ben ur muffler weighs shit all stop riding like a wuss

oh noes my muffler weigh's 2-3kg's

god man i had ur old zxr peg down almost every corner, commuting from panmure to botany!

in the wet!

[slinky]

Well....where to start. I'm the fella that dropped my ZX9R on the infamous 'disco corner' (i think its known as???) about 6 weeks ago! Needless to say I was pissed! I came back to one ride once i had fixed my wheels ...the first one in the dark actually, and I was feeling fairly average about the whole 'leaning to the right' thing.

Since then, my mate (who will be coming along this week) has bought a 05 ZX10R and we have been out a few times. I believe I'm getting better :-). I have taken a while to gain my confidence back in my tires since the front tire having gone hard, dumped me into a fence (I now have a new set of diablos fitted). This has exasperated a theory of mine even more. Is it just me or do most right handers find it a little odd turning right as opposed to left? It just doesn't feel as natural to me. Anyway...I still love riding my beautiful machine and I look forward to another fine Thursday night ride this week. I have attached a photo of during and after the repair. See you all on Thursday.

PS thanks to all those who stopped to help that night I had my off...it was appreciated.

yeh, right handers feel less comfortable for me to.
i think this has somethign to do with being goofy or natural [skateboarding,snowboarding .. etc] these are just my opinion/thought.
when turning left, your right leg is in control [wieghting outside peg..etc] and if you hanging off bike, its your right leg hooked on the seat.
turn right, its the other way round. and your gumby left leg is in control and makes it all feel un-orthadoxed.

[Morcs]

I wont be there this week.

My bike is in pieces getting some new paint :)

[Phenoix]

this is all a load of crap, your both useless at left handers, and right handers! LOL


ben can't hold a line for shit well if he calls it a line,

and dan is a compitant rider he just a bit slower but at least he has some form of line unlike ben.

ben ur muffler weighs shit all stop riding like a wuss

oh noes my muffler weigh's 2-3kg's

god man i had ur old zxr peg down almost every corner, commuting from panmure to botany!

in the wet!

Dude, you really need to make up your mind and stop lying.
Cos on here you say you have my peg down, but to my face when you want to ride my 6r you say you'd never do something like that.
And peg down on someone elses bike in the wet during traffic is bloody danergous, espially when you have no insurance.
You like to insault other people, but never listen to others.

[Morcs]

but to my face when you want to ride my 6r you say you'd never do something like that.

Because i dont think he would on someone else bike. I lent my bike to mark for an afternoon and it came back in a better state that when he picked it up.
You on the other hand dropped yours within 5 minutes of owning it...

Anyways, I dont know why people go on about getting a peg down. It happens by accident so easily... Get knee down instead :D

[Phenoix]

Because i dont think he would on someone else bike. I lent my bike to mark for an afternoon and it came back in a better state that when he picked it up.


Read above, he said he did do it on my bike.
And getting my peg down doesnt worry me, i ride for the fun, not the ego factor.
Congradulations if Dan does hold a better line. Its all about learning and incouraging riders.

[skidMark]

Dude, you really need to make up your mind and stop lying.
Cos on here you say you have my peg down, but to my face when you want to ride my 6r you say you'd never do something like that.
And peg down on someone elses bike in the wet during traffic is bloody danergous, espially when you have no insurance.
You like to insault other people, but never listen to others.


i listen, and btw you can get peg down in the wet on your bike, if you know how to ride, if there was any risk of crashing it i wouldn't have pushed it that hard, i know my limits,

and this is coming from the person who was drunk on new years and lowsided it into a drain?

mr responsible

and thats right you ddnt listen when everybody said...ben get a lowering kit for your bike or you will drop it " no i won't it's not worth the money" ...yet you own a $17,000 2007 zx6r?

2 days later you dropped it backing out of the garage,

and you say u won't carry pillions and you try not to stop because your feet are on tippy toes, and yet you still won't get the lowering kit.

i and many others have offered to teach you how to ride but you are too stubborn to listen.

that offer is still valid because i don't want to see you get hurt your a god guy don't get me wrong, but your riding is poor, and even i could teach you some things, don't make the same mistakes i did by not listening to others, theres alot of information and peoples time on offer if you will just read it and accept it.

if your angry after reading this read it again until you get it.

[Morcs]

Read your post again. Then read mine. Im talking about the 6r, and recently present, not past.

when you want to ride my 6r you say you'd never do something like that.


incouraging Encouraging.

[Biggles08]

yeh, right handers feel less comfortable for me to.
i think this has somethign to do with being goofy or natural [skateboarding,snowboarding .. etc] these are just my opinion/thought.
when turning left, your right leg is in control [wieghting outside peg..etc] and if you hanging off bike, its your right leg hooked on the seat.
turn right, its the other way round. and your gumby left leg is in control and makes it all feel un-orthadoxed.
I agree. I believe it is to do with what is natural for 'right handers' whether it's to do with your balance at your feet in the corner, or control of the upper or lower hand while completing a corner. I really don't think the bikes can has any impact on how a bike handles in a lean...well at least not on a kwakka ;-)

[Phenoix]

Mark.
Once again, your posting up threads which you have no idea on.
Your saying I was drunk and riding on new years.
That is aload of bull and how dare you accuse me of it when you weren't even there. So start sorting your facts out before you post up here again.

And for your information, the lowering kit aswell as many other things have already been ordered. and the "everyone" wasn't actually everyone.

And offer of help and guidance have been offered and taken from people who's opinons I hold in high regard for. You are not one of them for your inability to politly explain things, not be condensending, and have a proven record of knowing what your talking about.
So whos bike was it that your wrote off into the back of a van showing off for a camera ?
Who also wanted to show off again trying to beat a 600 and crashed then too ?

So Mark, when you actually have my respect I'd listen to you. But till then, keep this topic about Thursday night and be incourgaing and helpfull instead of rubbishing everyones ideas and riding abilitys

[Kittyhawk]

AND ONCE AGAIN THE NERD BASHING!!

Come along to the wed night practises, and see who has skills and can manage their bikes.

I did an exercise tonight which took quite a few goes. But hey I can now control my bike in a straight line with someone walking next to me. And the straight line was on a firehose 4 inches wide.

[skidMark]

Mark.
Once again, your posting up threads which you have no idea on.
Your saying I was drunk and riding on new years.
That is aload of bull and how dare you accuse me of it when you weren't even there. So start sorting your facts out before you post up here again.

And for your information, the lowering kit aswell as many other things have already been ordered. and the "everyone" wasn't actually everyone.

And offer of help and guidance have been offered and taken from people who's opinons I hold in high regard for. You are not one of them for your inability to politly explain things, not be condensending, and have a proven record of knowing what your talking about.
So whos bike was it that your wrote off into the back of a van showing off for a camera ?
Who also wanted to show off again trying to beat a 600 and crashed then too ?

So Mark, when you actually have my respect I'd listen to you. But till then, keep this topic about Thursday night and be incourgaing and helpfull instead of rubbishing everyones ideas and riding abilitys

as i said i can help so you don't make the same mistakes i did.

ive only ever crashed when i'm pushing well beyond my limits, my limits can be pretty high and i can feel comfortable with that but once i push beyond them trying to get faster too quick, then i crash.

as anybody would.

but whatever go bin your bike then.

i mean shit by the time you pay it off it's only gunna cost you 22 grand.

waste of a fucking nice bike.

[hedgier1]

Hey guys I have my bike back. YIPPEE

[The Stranger]

Hey Skidmark.
Name for me please the 3 fastest riders you have had the pleasure of actually meeting.

[slinky]

I agree. I believe it is to do with what is natural for 'right handers' whether it's to do with your balance at your feet in the corner, or control of the upper or lower hand while completing a corner. I really don't think the bikes can has any impact on how a bike handles in a lean...well at least not on a kwakka ;-)

no no, not your hand.. - its what leg your most comfortable with. tho most righties would be right footed as well. but some left hander right footer and vice versa combo's out there.

The Stranger... any comments on this [and my prev post]

[Pumba]

Hey guys I have my bike back. YIPPEE

Sweet as mike, are you in any state to ride it yet?

[The Stranger]

no no, not your hand.. - its what leg your most comfortable with. tho most righties would be right footed as well. but some left hander right footer and vice versa combo's out there.

The Stranger... any comments on this [and my prev post]

Can't give you a straight answer there. You may well be onto something with that. I have always put it down to 3 things. But hey, I could be wrong.

1) You can look further through a right hander and across the centre line. As the bike tends to go where you look that can make you slice too close to the centre line and you feel the need to correct mid corner.
2) Right handers are more likely to be off cambered (as is the case with Disco corner) the crown in the road thus means you are actually closer to the road when you are leaning and the tyres are at an unnatural angle to the road wanting to slide down hill.
3) I use my inside hand for all steering inputs deliberately and just relax my outside hand and arm. I suspect that many do this subconsciously anyway as they are pushing the right bar to countersteer into and around the corner. As the throttle is on your right, you tend to loose a bit of dexterity and thus throttle control on a right hander.

You may well have a point with your leg, however many whom stay planted on their seats have a problem with right handers too.
My experience is that you tend to grow out of it.

[ManDownUnder]

Mark, Ben - handbags at 5 paces is fine guys - just take it outside eh?

[Morcs]

Mark, Ben - handbags at 5 paces is fine guys - just take it outside eh?

Yeah save it for the pub tonight for all to see.

Just make sure someone videos it and puts it on youtube as i wont be there.

[ArcherWC]

Hey Skidmark.
Name for me please the 3 fastest riders you have had the pleasure of actually meeting.
I know whos name wont be on the list if we are talking dirt, hehe

[Kittyhawk]

Hey Skidmark.
Name for me please the 3 fastest riders you have had the pleasure of actually meeting.
Do I count??:innocent:


Hey guys I have my bike back. YIPPEE
Woo hoo!! When ya wanna go for a blat hmm???


Mark, Ben - handbags at 5 paces is fine guys - just take it outside eh?
Im not sure if they can handle handbags...might be a bit much for them..maybe just like their bikes?? LOL!


I know whos name wont be on the list if we are talking dirt, hehe
Not mine hehehe!

[Toaster]

AND ONCE AGAIN THE NERD BASHING!!

Come along to the wed night practises, and see who has skills and can manage their bikes.

I did an exercise tonight which took quite a few goes. But hey I can now control my bike in a straight line with someone walking next to me. And the straight line was on a firehose 4 inches wide.

My back tyre would need nearly three fire hoses.

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Well....where to start. I'm the fella that dropped my ZX9R on the infamous 'disco corner' (i think its known as???) about 6 weeks ago! Needless to say I was pissed! I came back to one ride once i had fixed my wheels ...the first one in the dark actually, and I was feeling fairly average about the whole 'leaning to the right' thing.

Since then, my mate (who will be coming along this week) has bought a 05 ZX10R and we have been out a few times. I believe I'm getting better :-). I have taken a while to gain my confidence back in my tires since the front tire having gone hard, dumped me into a fence (I now have a new set of diablos fitted). This has exasperated a theory of mine even more. Is it just me or do most right handers find it a little odd turning right as opposed to left? It just doesn't feel as natural to me. Anyway...I still love riding my beautiful machine and I look forward to another fine Thursday night ride this week. I have attached a photo of during and after the repair. See you all on Thursday.

PS thanks to all those who stopped to help that night I had my off...it was appreciated.

Hmmm. right hand corners.
I remember reading a quote from a legendary GP racer (Freddie Spencer?) that said mastering right hand corners was the difference between finishing somewhere in the pack, or becoming a race winner.
Somehow this information stuck in my head, so back in my ill-spent youth I took every opportunity to attack every RH corner like a fucking idiot, just so I could rate myself as the best rider NEVER to race competitively on a racetrack. What a dick, eh.
Now I've paid for the sins of my wicked past, I'm so much wiser and would never think of outbraking my friends into right hand corners - only to look in my rear view mirror at the hapless sight of Darren spearing off into an embankment on the Scenic Drive on his then new GSX550. Ouch!
My advice? Only take left hand corners - you'll always be able to find your way home :yes:

[Qkchk]

Ok folks,


The ride is on for tonight!


Put something warm on and come out for a night ride. The weather has been shite for the last 2 weeks and now we have been given a dry, wind-free night. So in theory the roads should be well swept of any oil, mud, crap in general.

Here's a couple of good reasons to come along to the ATNR:

Come and meet Skidmark and Phenoix, famous for the 'War of the Words', exclusively on the ATNR channel..........
Or come and have a chat with us up at BAR AFRICA, where there's often a free platter of food floating around.
Stay for the after-ride burnouts and wheelies....... :rofl:



See you lot up at Shell Westgate @ 6.30pm........... Dont forget your clear visors, it gets dark after 6.30pm! :ride:

[Qkchk]

Ok folks,


The ride is on for tonight!


Put something warm on and come out for a night ride. The weather has been shite for the last 2 weeks and now we have been given a dry, wind-free night. So in theory the roads should be well swept of any oil, mud, crap in general.

Here's a couple of good reasons to come along to the ATNR:

Come and meet Skidmark and Phenoix, famous for the 'War of the Words', exclusively on the ATNR channel..........
Or come and have a chat with us up at BAR AFRICA, where there's often a free platter of food floating around.
Stay for the after-ride burnouts and wheelies....... :rofl:



See you lot up at Shell Westgate @ 6.30pm........... Dont forget your clear visors, it gets dark after 6.30pm! :ride:

[Disco Dan]

you forgot to mention the girlies!

...mentor ride finished up there last night and I was most upset at the utter absence of bikini clad girlies!


....yeah starting to get a bit 'nippy' out there now! Balaclava season is here!

...9 years here and im still waiting for a 'proper' winter with snow!!!

[Qkchk]

you forgot to mention the girlies!

...mentor ride finished up there last night and I was most upset at the utter absence of bikini clad girlies!


....yeah starting to get a bit 'nippy' out there now! Balaclava season is here!

...9 years here and im still waiting for a 'proper' winter with snow!!!

The girlies are only there till 7.30pm unless enough of you :drool:buggers ask the management to keep them longer.....

[Disco Dan]

The girlies are only there till 7.30pm unless enough of you :drool:buggers ask the management to keep them longer.....

You got a phone number for em? :innocent:

oi speedo, whos the third girl then huh? I wanna watch the cat fight! :yes:

[ManDownUnder]

The girlies are only there till 7.30pm unless enough of you :drool:buggers ask the management to keep them longer.....

Pack yer bikini luv!

[Morcs]

Or just ride faster and get there sooner? :d

[Pumba]

Weather looks great see you peoples at westgate

[Qkchk]

Pack yer bikini luv!

Its too farken cold and I need a shave first..........

[ManDownUnder]

Its too farken cold and I need a shave first..........

LOLOL there IS no decent comeback to that (speechless... bling...)

[Disco Dan]

Its too farken cold and I need a shave first..........

I tried. I cant help but post....


Do you need a weedeater? :shutup:

[Kittyhawk]

I tried. I cant help but post....


Do you need a weedeater? :shutup:

NO woman is as hairy as you...!!

[Disco Dan]

NO woman is as hairy as you...!!

yeah, I only shave my balls on special occasions.

[Biggles08]

Hmmm. right hand corners.
I remember reading a quote from a legendary GP racer (Freddie Spencer?) that said mastering right hand corners was the difference between finishing somewhere in the pack, or becoming a race winner.
Somehow this information stuck in my head, so back in my ill-spent youth I took every opportunity to attack every RH corner like a fucking idiot, just so I could rate myself as the best rider NEVER to race competitively on a racetrack. What a dick, eh.
Now I've paid for the sins of my wicked past, I'm so much wiser and would never think of outbraking my friends into right hand corners - only to look in my rear view mirror at the hapless sight of Darren spearing off into an embankment on the Scenic Drive on his then new GSX550. Ouch!
My advice? Only take left hand corners - you'll always be able to find your way home :yes:
Yes well I think I've sorted out my problem now. I'll just get off and walk around any right handers tonight :-) Don't think I'll manage to see the bikini girls though...Doh!

[Kittyhawk]

Yes well I think I've sorted out my problem now. I'll just get off and walk around any right handers tonight :-) Don't think I'll manage to see the bikini girls though...Doh!

Tis ok you can hold my hand while we ride :innocent:

[Disco Dan]

Tis ok you can hold my hand while we ride :innocent:

cheater! ;) hehe

[Kittyhawk]

Aww Im being nice! Just coz you wanna hold my hand lol!

[Biggles08]

Tis ok you can hold my hand while we ride :innocent:
Or while we walk :-) Ahhhh a nice thursday walk.

[Disco Dan]

Aww Im being nice! Just coz you wanna hold my hand lol!

I thought you was going to come shave my balls?

*shutup disco, just shutup*

[Kittyhawk]

Lol you better not bin it!! Dont want ya walkin :shutup:

[Biggles08]

Lol you better not bin it!! Dont want ya walkin :shutup:
Just around right handers...I'll get to see the scenery that all you lot who are riding around right handers will miss :-)

[Kittyhawk]

I thought you was going to come shave my balls?

*shutup disco, just shutup*

If you can out do my current avatar I'd be surprised...

[Qkchk]

Hmmmmmmmmmm battle of the AVATARS?

[Disco Dan]

Hmmmmmmmmmm battle of the AVATARS?

You been filming me again?

[Kittyhawk]

Oooer!! This is better than netbashing!!

[skidMark]

Its too farken cold and I need a shave first..........

o god,

too much information.

[skidMark]

Yes well I think I've sorted out my problem now. I'll just get off and walk around any right handers tonight :-) Don't think I'll manage to see the bikini girls though...Doh!


ill tell ya what you pay for the gas and i will very generously, take you pillion on your 9r, and help ya with your riding

:innocent: lol

[Disco Dan]

Looked like a good turn out at the pub huh! Even a 'bikey dog' at one point...:innocent:

Saw a 'near miss' as you were all ariving... a rolling stoppie about a foot behind a braking bike! ....did not look too intentional!

The only eye candy was the bar girlies... *sigh*

Oh, Mark and Ben... you both forgot ya handbags!!!! ;)

[Kittyhawk]

Ooer stoppie huh?

As for the handbags? lol shesh!

Was a good ride...enjoyed it apart from a foggy visor lol

[ManDownUnder]

Hmmmmmmmmmm battle of the AVATARS?

That's rude! ... rude is good...

[Alive]

It was a good ride... My first and I enjoyed it as well as meeting a few new people

The old beast didn't have too much trouble keeping up :scooter:

[The Pastor]

I did a wheelie.

[Devil]

I did not do a wheelie.

[Keystone19]

I did not do a wheelie.

At least not where anyone could see it anyway...:dodge:

[Alive]

i saw a wheelie while someone was overtaking on a straight.... i was wondering why the headlight wasn't lighting up the road...

[Pumba]

I did not do a wheelie.

Well Not outside the Pub.


At least not where anyone could see it anyway...:dodge:

I may or may not have seen such an event taking place :whistle:

[Kittyhawk]

That's rude! ... rude is good...

You know you like it! hahaha


Well Not outside the Pub. I may or may not have seen such an event taking place :whistle:

Aww I didnt see it you'll have to do it again lol

[Buddy L]

i saw a wheelie while someone was overtaking on a straight.... i was wondering why the headlight wasn't lighting up the road...

you relise how much fog is up in the sky and you light it up:msn-wink:

[ManDownUnder]

I did not do a wheelie.

Why does that remind me of another famous quote (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiIP_KDQmXs) I heard a few years back... hmmm??

[skidMark]

:( i want a working bike and a license again :bye:

[loneranger]

wheelies are best at night, i recomend the pasing lane before otehea valley rd (sth bound) nice long up grade, helps if ya have cage lights to light your way but better without:Punk:

[Kittyhawk]

Aww...I gota get frame sliders before I start doin proper wheelstands...
and maybe a set of training wheels...

[skidMark]

nah kittyhawk...just put me behind the controls ;)

[Kittyhawk]

HAHA yea right!! No I want my bike to live..

[skidMark]

HAHA yea right!! No I want my bike to live..

i will keep it shiny side up and headlight pointing at the trees honest. lol

[The Stranger]

HAHA yea right!! No I want my bike to live..

I note you aren't worried about Mark living though, just the bike.

[skidMark]

I note you aren't worried about Mark living though, just the bike.

lol nobody wants me to live ...

[Phenoix]

Bikes and vans would be so much safer if you didnt ride Mark.
So is it next week you worry us all by having a lience again ?

[skidMark]

Bikes and vans would be so much safer if you didnt ride Mark.
So is it next week you worry us all by having a lience again ?


i dunno, are you done with that zx6r yet and gunna give the keys to somebody who can at least peg down it.

and nah license = 5th june

hopefully me 400 will be done by then ;)

[Kittyhawk]

I note you aren't worried about Mark living though, just the bike.
My bike is my little gem!!


lol nobody wants me to live ...
Debatable lol.....but you know my answer to that.


Bikes and vans would be so much safer if you didnt ride Mark.
So is it next week you worry us all by having a lience again ?

Nah they aren't safe....never were :shutup:

[hedgier1]

Do you guys now have burnouts and wheelies?
Would love to catch up

[FROSTY]

ok all this BS is being moved to PD---if ya wanna fight --go get ya own room or thread

[Toaster]

all i'm saying at the end of the day is,

he got a 600 because it's a brand new shiny 600 yes we would all love to have one, but he could barely ride the 250, he is in no way ready for this bike, and i'm worried he will write himself off on it.

I have no idea what's been going on, but that sounds sensible dude. Nice that someone gives a toss about another rider 'running before he/she can walk' so to speak.

[ArcherWC]

Licence back now, so count me in for tonight, yeeha

[Finn]

Licence back now, so count me in for tonight, yeeha

Is it on tonight? Might turn up for a beer later. What time to you get to the pub... and what pub is it?

[YLWDUC]

I don't think the weather will be a stopper, so I'd assume tonights still on Finn. Last I heard it was Bar Africa at the end of things.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

They get there about 8.15 i think it is called the africa bar in albany but check first post

[Qkchk]

Drum roll please:


Due to the flaming brill weather we have had today..........


The ride is on for tonight (like durggh)

Lose those tinted visors and wrap up warm :cold: cause it gets dark @ 6.30pm now! See you lot up at Westgate, dont be late! (That includes you too Mr Qkkid!:nono:)

[Qkchk]

Is it on tonight? Might turn up for a beer later. What time to you get to the pub... and what pub is it?

We all pile in around 8.30ish and its Bar Africa cnr of William Pickering and Omega Place Albany. (Down the dog-leg part of William Pickering where it used to join Upper Harbour H/Way)

[NinjaNanna]

Is it too cold for straight leather pants now? Should I wear my insulated Cordura? (new to leather you see)

[Qkchk]

Is it too cold for straight leather pants now? Should I wear my insulated Cordura? (new to leather you see)

In general you should be ok with your leather for now but I would invest in a pair of long-johns (thermalwear) to wear underneth. Oxford sell a good range in most bike shops http://www.oxprod.com/index.php?pg=3&action=dept&id=77&pid=0&p= and keep wearing leather, cause your skin will thankyou for it! Leather can be quite cosy (good insulator) as long as you are warm to start with, if you are feeling cold before you head off then you will strike problems.

[Macktheknife]

See you all at the pub.

[Qkchk]

ok all this BS is being moved to PD---if ya wanna fight --go get ya own room or thread

Ooooo I must of missed something.....

[Pumba]

Ooooo I must of missed something.....

No not really, just handbags at 10 paces like normal

[Qkchk]

No not really, just handbags at 10 paces like normal

Hmmm nothing new then...........

[Morcs]

I take it the ride is going ahead...sooo...

MEET YAS ALL AT WESTGATE :D

[Morcs]

In general you should be ok with your leather for now but I would invest in a pair of long-johns (thermalwear) to wear underneth. Oxford sell a good range in most bike shops http://www.oxprod.com/index.php?pg=3&action=dept&id=77&pid=0&p= and keep wearing leather, cause your skin will thankyou for it! Leather can be quite cosy (good insulator) as long as you are warm to start with, if you are feeling cold before you head off then you will strike problems.

I sell Premium quality thermals (http://www.mountaindesigns.com/Index.cfm?Action=Products&Subaction=productDetail&ParentCategoryID=28&CategoryID=97&ProductID=439). Can do top and bottoms for $50. Polypro, many colours available... flick me a pm.

Also NZ Made NZ merino ones, but they are a bit more expensive...

see www.mountaindesigns.com.au

I bought mine this week, first use will be tonight under my leathers :yes:

As for tonight, See ya'll at Westgate.

[skidMark]

sorry guys can't make it to the pub, no lift there, that and my new toy needs tlc in the garage :rockon:

[Kittyhawk]

A headlight with cable ties isn't quite good enough for tonights ride....

Took longer than I thought to clean my babe...but she looks good, tomorrows little challenge, cleaning and polishing the fairings then the mission to put them back on the bike.

[slinky]

A headlight with cable ties isn't quite good enough for tonights ride....

Took longer than I thought to clean my babe...but she looks good, tomorrows little challenge, cleaning and polishing the fairings then the mission to put them back on the bike.

any particular reason why your bikes in peices??

enjoyed last nights ride, cheers everyone!!

[Sanx]

Yeah - last night was a bit of a giggle. Always fun doing a new road in the dark. :gob: Thanks chaps.

[Kittyhawk]

any particular reason why your bikes in peices??

enjoyed last nights ride, cheers everyone!!

The fairings have not been off in quite some time, just looking into the bellypan there was alot of tar and stones.

Today I sat outside and dug out the stones and tar it was soo bad...after alot of degreaser it is looking very nice.

Also I wanted to give the bike a deceant clean which involves taking off the fairings. :shutup:

[Jonny Rotten]

right will someone please make a trip to the far north town of hohoura so i can take a bike for a spin..... my latest ride has 350cc and four wheels.....tho im sure ill get back on two wheels as soon as possible.....

gosh i miss the ATNR

[skidMark]

right will someone please make a trip to the far north town of hohoura so i can take a bike for a spin..... my latest ride has 350cc and four wheels.....tho im sure ill get back on two wheels as soon as possible.....

gosh i miss the ATNR

i would but a) my bikes in lotsssss of pieces and b) u can't even hang on as a pillion, why would i let ya ride lol

nah seirously mate good to hear from ya,

you have internet in whykickamoocow?

[Buddy L]

Their is only one 350cc, 4 wheeled machine that I would have, and its got to be this.:scooter:
Please don't say its a slow poke 4 stroke.:shutup:

[Qkchk]

Due to the declining amount of patrons attending in the winter months, I am reconsidering if it is worth having the ATNR on a weekly basis. If the number drops below 15 on a given night I will have no choice to reduce the frequency to fortnightly or even monthly.

However, if people could voice their opinion (take into consideration the rules on this thread)

Would starting the ride earlier make a difference, lets say meet up at 5.30 leave at 6pm just before it gets dark? We could start 1 hour earlier during the dark months (daylight savings) and then putting it back to 7pm during the summer?

I did a poll on this over a year ago and everyone was still happy at leaving the normal 7pm. Would this change make you get off ya arse and come out for a ride?

[ArcherWC]

If you drop the time back an hour there will be two problems
1. Sunstrike
2. people wont have time to get there from work

If anything, just make it fortnightly

[Keystone19]

Over winter a small group of us turned up religiously despite the weather usually. We stuck to the 7pm departure and on occasion just rode straight to the pub. I personally think that the ride should remain as is: 7pm, Thursday night every week. If only two people turn up, so be it. I don't think it will fall apart if you guys (Dawn and Steve) aren't there every week.

[Karma]

I personally think that the ride should remain as is: 7pm, Thursday night every week. If only two people turn up, so be it. I don't think it will fall apart if you guys (Dawn and Steve) aren't there every week.

+1


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[Devil]

Yeh wot she said.

[slinky]

Over winter a small group of us turned up religiously despite the weather usually. We stuck to the 7pm departure and on occasion just rode straight to the pub. I personally think that the ride should remain as is: 7pm, Thursday night every week. If only two people turn up, so be it. I don't think it will fall apart if you guys (Dawn and Steve) aren't there every week.

im too lazy to type all that.

[Buddy L]

im not going to be their this week, getting my bike all sorted for the track day this weekend, trying to squeeze a few more ponies out of her:yes:
If i don't do these thursday night rides, i don't do any other way of putting kays on my bike.

[Jonny Rotten]

Their is only one 350cc, 4 wheeled machine that I would have, and its got to be this.:scooter:
Please don't say its a slow poke 4 stroke.:shutup:

nah its a honda......ill be looking at two wheels in a few months......after my operation that i just found out i have to have in a few weeks
oh and i think i found your puppy---->Lost: english mungrel puppy...fell off back of motorcycle , answers to " rotton"

poor little bastard is miles from home....

ps: ill be in aucks on saturday

[skidMark]

i got my engine out...now all i'm left with is a frame,,,all on it's lil own :bye:

it's sad seeing her like this...

[Disco Dan]

i got my engine out...

How will you pee?

[slinky]

i got my engine out...now all i'm left with is a frame,,,all on it's lil own :bye:

it's sad seeing her like this...

y not start a thread to record thes events

[Ixion]

y not start a thread to record thes events

A blog would be better

[Pumba]

so whose riding tonight?

[slinky]

me and friend are

[Pumba]

sweet thats good enough for me see ya at westgate:rockon:

[Black Bandit]

Cheers for the ride folks. First one in ages. Nice place that Bar Africa. Pity one of our number was sent home by the management, underage apparently.

Had a wee moment on a right hander at the top of a hill. Narrowly avoided a head-on with Cage - them creeping over the centre line to turn right, me too close to the center line! I'd come over the blind right-hand crest (seen the lights from the car shining over the top so expecting them to pass by to the right but instead crested the hill to be blinded by headlights) and had an "oh shit" moment. Straightened up the bike, hard on the brakes and then quickly leaned back into the corner after clearing the car. Happened so fast - lets just say I wouldn't be writing this now if there'd been contact. Still shitting myself now a little.:baby:

Entirely my fault - must be more careful with my lines.:oi-grr:

[slinky]

Due to the declining amount of patrons attending in the winter months, I am reconsidering if it is worth having the ATNR on a weekly basis. If the number drops below 15 on a given night I will have no choice to reduce the frequency to fortnightly or even monthly.

However, if people could voice their opinion (take into consideration the rules on this thread)

Would starting the ride earlier make a difference, lets say meet up at 5.30 leave at 6pm just before it gets dark? We could start 1 hour earlier during the dark months (daylight savings) and then putting it back to 7pm during the summer?

I did a poll on this over a year ago and everyone was still happy at leaving the normal 7pm. Would this change make you get off ya arse and come out for a ride?

wouldn't rides get cancelled alot anyway due to winter weather?? so it might just end up being fortnightly or monthly any ways.

[Keystone19]

wouldn't rides get cancelled alot anyway due to winter weather?? so it might just end up being fortnightly or monthly any ways.

Nah, ride never gets cancelled as such, it's just that sometimes only a couple or no people turn up and then it's up to the people who do turn up what they want to do. If it was shite weather we used to just go straight to the pub.

So, to reiterate, just leave it as is, Thursday night, meet 6.30pm, depart 7pm. If people turn up then the ride happens, if people don't turn up, the ride doesn't happen. Easy!

[Macktheknife]

Maybe this might help some of you lazy types to get to the venue! lol.
Here are some of the waitresses from last night.:love:

[ArcherWC]

Them is some goooood lungs :-)

[Disco Dan]

Hahaha! isnt that your $20 note shes' holding? :shutup:

I asked one of them if they were cold... the filthy looks from guys at surrounding tables... hehehe

[ManDownUnder]

Maybe this might help some of you lazy types to get to the venue! lol.
Here are some of the waitresses from last night.:love:

Suddenly I want to feel blue...

[hedgier1]

Calm down mac lol
Your eyes would have been popping out.
Dont let colapop see the pic. He will be up every thursday.
Catch ya in a couple of weeks

[Morcs]

Maybe this might help some of you lazy types to get to the venue! lol.
Here are some of the waitresses from last night.:love:

Bah. they look a bit skanky... shore girls eh?

[Buddy L]

Bah. they look a bit skanky... shore girls eh?


Shore girls, are a sure thing:innocent: Nothing skanky about them (must have just been at the beach for a swim):yes:

[Morcs]

Shore girls, are a sure thing:innocent: Nothing skanky about them (must have just been at the beach for a swim):yes:

not saying shore girls are skanky hehe, the one on the right certainly looks skanky tho...

[hedgier1]

hey morcs if they're easy hook me up dude. lol
When I was in aucks Shore girls have the rep to be easy.
I will see you at ATNR.

[Pancakes]

Yeah don't can it, I'm so keen. Can only come once in a while but went past yesterday and was suprised to not see a bunch in there. Am keen for next weeks one, the 10th, if you make it f/nightly you can count on the off weeks being the good ones. What about an email list of who's going/keen? How many office workers or people with access in the days are here? I can't access KB from work cos they want me to be busy doing something else......

not sure what tho :innocent: ?

[Pumba]

went past yesterday and was suprised to not see a bunch in there.

Well not sure were you were looking cause we were there:yes: turn out of about 10 or so bikes a few pillions plus extras that turned up at the pub

As long as people turn up at westgate on a thrusday night im sure the ride will continue. This week the Quicks wernt there and it didnt all fall apart.

best suggestion pancakes oif the weather is good and its a thursday night rock on out to westgate at the normal time and im sure there will be a group to ride with even if nothing has been posted on here

[skidMark]

i got id'd by the waitress, as she was clearing stuff off the table, ffs....i'm 20 on the 19th of may (you buggers better remember that), see it's a good thing i just couldn't seem to find my license when they came to get it, i would rather hang onto it, otherwise i have no id i'm too lazy to get an 18+ card or whatever.

[Black Bandit]

We'll drop some hints next week for ya.

"Errm, 'scuse me ... do you think that young boy with the frizzy hair is underage?" :rofl:

Anything for a bit of look-over from the waitress eh.

[oldguy]

Nah, ride never gets cancelled as such,
So, to reiterate, just leave it as is, Thursday night, meet 6.30pm, depart 7pm. If people turn up then the ride happens, if people don't turn up, the ride doesn't happen. Easy!

What she said,:niceone: if I feel like a change of ride for Thursday night, its nice to know I can still head west, and the time is good, gives me time to get home from work,cleanup, shower, gotta look good, I hear them westie girls got a thing southern (south Auck) men.

[skidMark]

ya dirty old bugger
when the vfr is sorted i will drop by your work sometime, i gotta go for some rides with paul, if i follow him itll make me go alot faster and get faster, shit that boy is quick,

[canarlee]

for this one............................................... ME




i thought i would come and meet some more of you before i bugger off to napier................thats if you all dont mind that is!!!

[slinky]

for this one............................................... ME




i thought i would come and meet some more of you before i bugger off to napier................thats if you all dont mind that is!!!

more the merrier

[slinky]

il be riding tonight so long as weather permits,
whos joining???

[Pumba]

Yea mate ill be there, like normal

[Keystone19]

What she said,:niceone: if I feel like a change of ride for Thursday night, its nice to know I can still head west, and the time is good, gives me time to get home from work,cleanup, shower, gotta look good, I hear them westie girls got a thing southern (south Auck) men.

Yeah baby...nothing quite like those southern men...

Might be there tonight...albeit briefly...

[Smorg]

is this happening?

[Keystone19]

is this happening?

Bahahahahahahaha...the Thursday night ride has a life of it's own - of course it's happening - it is NEVER cancelled...







It's just that sometimes, no-one may turn up...

[slinky]

il be ther so long as weather permits.

[Toaster]

I get scared in the dark. Looks fine tho'

[slinky]

show of hands is pretty low.
hope sum ppl turn up!

[Kittyhawk]

Not goin to hold your hand in the dark lol!...

[Disco Dan]

Reasonable turn out tonight...

Spent whole day riding so just took riverhead/coatsville to the pub... will certainly sleep well tonight.

...Indy? WTF? Who gave him fricking post it notes???? Your a worry! ;)

[slinky]

think the count was 13/14?? didn't do a proper count.
was a good run! no fog this time!!

[slinky]

13/14 bikes, no fog - good run
cmon you bitches, on ya bike next week!

[Kittyhawk]

13/14 bikes, no fog - good run
cmon you bitches, on ya bike next week!

Wasnt my fault I accidently shagged my tire at the track lol!
See how next week goes.:innocent:

[Black Bandit]

The possums are out to get us!

Also Deathstar, get some decent lights for your Hyobag will ya :msn-wink:. Two metres visibility just doesn't cut it on Old North Rd.:dodge:

[skidMark]

The possums are out to get us!

Also Deathstar, get some decent lights for your Hyobag will ya :msn-wink:. Two metres visibility just doesn't cut it on Old North Rd.:dodge:


nononono 2 metres visibility is horrible for faster people like us, but at the speed he rides it's ok!

[deathstar]

it was more like 3 feet actually and at 110 round the corners with 3 feet is scary enough for me for 1 night hopefully i will leave everything about the next bike to the mechanics as everything i touch seems to break don't think i should anything else at the moment

[skidMark]

it was more like 3 feet actually and at 110 round the corners with 3 feet is scary enough for me for 1 night hopefully i will leave everything about the next bike to the mechanics as everything i touch seems to break don't think i should anything else at the moment


dude you can barely go in a straight line at 110 don't try tell me you can corner at that speed

your going to wreck that gixxer man....

i'm gunna start taking bets from people of how many days after purchase it will take you to send it down the road

what a waste of a fucking gixxer

what kind of idiot would do 110 through corners with no streetlights and 3 feet of visibility

oh hang on....you

you just don't think do you?

shit, and people say my decision making is bad.

if i had no headlight i wouldn't have come on the ride

sort ur shit out man

this stuff is not funny it's not cool it's just damnright stupid your not impressing anybody with all the shit your doing

i do stupid stuff sometimes yes we all do but man shit your going to get killed if your not careful

i just hope it doesn't take a serious bin for you to learn or never have the chance too.

trust me on this one phil, it took me a long time to learn i wish i had just shut up and listened to the people older and wiser on this site,

they don't just talk a crock of shit, they do know thier shit so start taking it on board like i am,

i wish i had listened sooner

now i have a fucked ankle

and an arm i can never straighten again...

thats like 60 years i have to have that for.

shit man just listen from somebody whose been in the exact same situation



1.stop thinking your hot shit.

2.shut up.

3.listen.

4.learn.



hope you take some of that on board if you just think oh whatever well thats your decision but i suggest reading it as many times as you need to until you get it instead of an angry reply jumping on the back foot in the next 30 seconds, trying to justify something which will only make you look like a fool.

[Buddy L]

Cricky what a reply
I think he just said his head lights were kaka.
Not, tell me every thing thats wrong with the world of biking today.
PMS mark?:mellow:
Come on guys wheres the love around here.
And i don't think that phil is getting the gsxr anymore so don't worrie about it.
Yar i no i lub ya.:sick:

[Pumba]

Come on guys wheres the love around here.

Well kitty said somthing about shagging a tyre a page back:dodge:

[Kittyhawk]

Well kitty said somthing about shagging a tyre a page back:dodge:


Of course! mmm shaggin...:innocent: mmm bikes....

[ManDownUnder]

PMS mark?:mellow:

No not PMS. I'd say that's the frustration of experience and "been there" by the sound of it. Not having a go at Phil - I wasn't there so I'm not able to comment one way or the other...

Credit where it's due - Mark know something about this stuff... and he has the scars to prove it. Sounds like he's hit the grown up track... a QDOS to him for it.

Hey Phil - only you will know if Mark is on the money, and if in doubt ask others you trust - get an independant view of things. If Mark's right, he's trying to help you avoid the pain he's had. If not - don't turn this into a bitch session. Agree to disagree, and move on.

Handbags at 5 paces is so undignified.

[Karma]

get an independant view of things.


Mate, a narcissist doesn't listen to other people's opinions.

[ManDownUnder]

Mate, a narcissist doesn't listen to other people's opinions.

You're right - but I know Phil better than that. To quote a cheese ad - "Good things take time..."

[Karma]

You're right - but I know Phil better than that. To quote a cheese ad - "Good things take time..."

I've known him since he was born... but you're welcome to try.

[ManDownUnder]

I've known him since he was born... but you're welcome to try.

LOL will do!

[Black Bandit]

Holy shit. Is there some history between deathstar and skidMark I should know about? :ar15: That was waaaaaaaaay out of left field.

He has a shitty headlight - he rode as fast as he was comfortable going - and as Tailend for last night's ride I didn't see dangerous behaviour and he just needs to sort the light out and all will be sweet again. :scratch: :grouphug:

[slinky]

no idea what the weathers going to be like, but hwos up for it this week?

[Pumba]

Personally im gana have a week off. Have fun peoples

[Keystone19]

Not me, I'm lapping up the warmth of Dunedin this week...:cold:

[slinky]

perhaps will have a week of then if no ones going.

[Black Bandit]

The ride is always on ... unless it isn't. :doobey: For the record - I'll be waiting, :yes: unless the weathers are shite, in which case I won't. :oi-grr: So do come and I'll see ya there, or don't and I won't ... entirely up to you. :confused: So much indecision! :bleh:

[Smorg]

I'll be there if its dry......my tires are starting to freak me out a bit to much in the wet. Sideways from the lights on Fanshaw Street last night just because of a wee bit to much gas.

[Morcs]

Ill be there. The new bike hasnt seen a set of twisties at decent speed yet...

[Karma]

Ill be there. The new bike hasnt seen a set of twisties at decent speed yet...


Oh, you want me to ride it then ;)

[ArcherWC]

Im out tonight, toomuch on getting the race bike ready

[Cr1MiNaL]

Hey everybody, im new to this forum, ive been riding/racing bikes all my life... which is not much 22 years....last 3 bikes were the ducati monster, cbr 600 rr and Yamaha R6 06 (present)..... Ill be there today.... Im heading up from albany... C u all there n pls be nice...

[Pumba]

C u all there n pls be nice...

You must really be new:dodge:

Welcome to the site, and enjoy the ride tonight, I wont be there but if you ast longer than one week (there are a few that havent) might catch you up next week

[Smorg]

Fuckit have to go shopping for pots and pans.... Yaee for me!!! If I can palm that shit off in time I'll still make it.

[ldnz]

I'll be there hopefully. Its looking like a nice evening.

[BIGBOSSMAN]

I'll be there too. Unless it pisses down with rain at the last minute (no wet weather gear). Be steady. :yes:

[Devil]

Yeh, should be there too

[Dunc]

I should be able to make it for at least the 1st half of the ride...

[skidMark]

i may be at the pub gotta see if patrick can give me a lift.

[Black Bandit]

ahahaha ... I tried to warn you folks. Make me lead and you'll be sorry. :third: Can you imagine a ZX10R behind a GSF250! :killingme :killingme
Pleased to see most got tired of chugging behind me and made off into the distance - no bins and nobody got lost :innocent: .
Too many fresh faces and not enough of the old guard - come on you bunch of layabouts:moon: , even the pub wasn't impressed with the turnout tonight. :beer:

[BIGBOSSMAN]

You did well tonight Bandit! It may be a 250, but it has a brave heart indeed!
A very nice ride, with a nice coldie (or 2) afterwards. Aaaaaah.:beer:

[Cr1MiNaL]

Yea ill second that u did well on the 250 mate.. agreed we owned u on the straights but u did well cornering ur beast I had to come up to u n check if it was the 250 that was really leading.... my R6 is so fukin responsive I had a few wheel spins at 100+ when i switched her down to 4th in order to beak to the front of the pack at the same time hit a *right hand* bend (not my best turn)... v scary indeed... Im still not used to her yet... Im gonna go to that wed night class thingy.... feel like a bloody amature I do. Gnite be safe.

[skidMark]

sorry guys couldn't make it.

just had my heart completely shattered by my now ex girlfriend:bye:

i might see you next week i will see how i feel

take care all

SM:bye:

[Smorg]

I came I saw a busa I left.......

[Mrs Busa Pete]

I came I saw a busa I left.......

Why didn't you come in they started turning up about 10 mins after that.

[slinky]

OH MATE! a 250 leading the pack. nice one!

dude with the new R6 - check out the RRRS course, pretty good for conditioning one to there new toy.

[Smorg]

Why didn't you come in they started turning up about 10 mins after that.

Really? I was heading out somewhere but thought I would stop in for a quick beer and a hello but there was no one there. I thought the Busa was unrelated.......my bad

[Cr1MiNaL]

OH MATE! a 250 leading the pack. nice one!

dude with the new R6 - check out the RRRS course, pretty good for conditioning one to there new toy.



Harro Sl1nky! Can u pls tell me where this course is ? Im really looking to gain more control of the 600. Any help would be much appretiated.

Ps: my name is Raj. My mates call me R.J so u guys can too. :)

[Big Dog]

Harro Sl1nky! Can u pls tell me where this course is ? Im really looking to gain more control of the 600. Any help would be much appretiated.

Ps: my name is Raj. My mates call me R.J so u guys can too. :)

I aint Slinky but this may answer your questions if not the links there will.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-5-20&e=1112&c=1

[Cr1MiNaL]

I aint Slinky but this may answer your questions if not the links there will.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-5-20&e=1112&c=1

harro thanx fir providin the link mate I had heard of RRRS just didnt catch the abbreviation I will book for one soon... thanks again :)

Raj.

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Who's up for a ride 2nite? Looks like a belter, weather wise. I'm game, who else is??:chase:

[skidMark]

myself and 0arbreaka will see you at the pub , coming in a cage:dodge:

[slinky]

don't think il be owt tonight, im sick!

[Qkchk]

I know its been a long time but most of you fellas now know why Ive been off KB. Will see how things go, we may turn up for tonight.

[Pumba]

Yea not sure if I can be arsed, 50/50 chance ill see you there

[skidMark]

don't think il be owt tonight, im sick!

need a nice young chap to keep your bike running for you? :dodge:

[Devil]

May/may not be there. Depends if I decide to get off my arse or not.

[gunnyrob]

see you at 1830. Time to give the new boik a night ride.

[skidMark]

anybody want to possibly be really nice if they r heading direct to the pub and give me a lift?

i'm in st johns park east auckland if i'm on anybodys way....

[Buddy L]

need a nice young chap to keep your bike running for you? :dodge:

I've got first dimbs skiddy.
My biking skills are starting to wither away, without riding to keep them honed

[skidMark]

hey man i aint owned a bike in 6 months

and tristan letting me take his zx10r for a spin on my birthday only makes me want a rideable bike more n more

me let loose on a zx10r damn that was fun...good power wheelies tooooo

[Morcs]

Weathers looking good for tonight.

Come on you pikers, its not that cold, and you all cant surely be scared of the dark still...

:D

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Weathers looking good for tonight.

Come on you pikers, its not that cold, and you all cant surely be scared of the dark still...

:D
I'm up for this, I'll bring my ancient just-separated bro along on his 954 Blade - he could do with a bit of a cheer up.

[Macktheknife]

Will see you all next week, have a great ride.

[slinky]

can't see any reason why i won't be owt tonight.

cya's at westgate.

[Morcs]

Good good!

Come on everyone, theres been a distinct lack of regulars the last few weeks...

And I know you aint a bunch of sunny sunday riders :D

[Kflasher]

Good good!

Come on everyone, theres been a distinct lack of regulars the last few weeks...

And I know you aint a bunch of sunny sunday riders :D

Sorry dude I wont be there, was ther last week after a fews weeks off, man it has got darker, but still loads of fun. So count me in next week.

[skidMark]

well ive bought a car...ill try see you lot there...

[Toaster]

Enjoy the ride! Wish I could go but am home sick and I have an aversion to snotting in my helmet.

[Qkchk]

My goodness its cold tonight.......... 10 Degrees predicted! :cold: Lucky Ive got thermals.

[NinjaNanna]

My goodness its cold tonight.......... 10 Degrees predicted! :cold: Lucky Ive got thermals.

Yeah I was thinking the same thing, good chance to find out if I'm prepared enough now for the Turangi Ride this weekend.

See you all at Westgate.

[Qkkid]

:yes: See you turkey lurkeys at Westgate:rockon:

[slinky]

:yes: See you turkey lurkeys at Westgate:rockon:

been a while since we've read that post.

good 2 hear you's are bak in action

[Disco Dan]

Enjoy the ride! Wish I could go but am home sick and I have an aversion to snotting in my helmet.

I hate that. If people at work are sick I tell them to stay away from me.. "if I catch your cold it could kill me!" ...I then go on to explain how sneezing onto the inside of your visor, coating it with green slime becomes very dangerous!

Keep snotting it out dude! Its the only way!!

[Qkkid]

Great ride 12 bikes no markers just hard out ride was awesome .Where are all those chooks :gob: :nono: They must be scared of the dark or are they just a bunch of soft cocks :bye: You guys just need to harden up a little :shit: or is it you just need to learn to ride in the dark:innocent:

[Cr1MiNaL]

I heard there was an incident care to pm me?

[Disco Dan]

I heard dovers missis was wondering around on the road.... :shutup:

[Cr1MiNaL]

u call that someones missus?!! i pity that damned soul! the mentioned 'thing' was so huge I didnt even c it, it blended in with the horizon.

[BigRed2007]

man thats pretty late and far away in northshore?

Anything for weekends and auckland city central ?????

[Karma]

The pub is close to the turnoff for the upper harbour highway... jump on that and you'll be at Westgate in 10 minutes at that time of night.

[Cr1MiNaL]

man thats pretty late and far away in northshore?

Anything for weekends and auckland city central ?????

Mate u ride a bike ? nuthins too far away aucklands not that big a city anyways. where r u from originally... this is a teny tiny island ;)

[skidMark]

The pub is close to the turnoff for the upper harbour highway... jump on that and you'll be at Westgate in 10 minutes at that time of night.


10 minutes?.

maybe at road legal speed.

5 or less if ur in a hurry.

lol

[Sidewinder]

10 minutes?.

maybe at road legal speed.

5 or less if ur in a hurry.

lol

SPEED KILLS DUDE TAKE IT CAREFULL

[Cr1MiNaL]

why did they send u to the sin bin to sulk mate?

[Pumba]

Ok Peoples as long as this weather holds out im up for a ride tonight.

WHO IS WITH ME

P.S. If it turns to shit between now and start time how about we go to the pub anyway

[Karma]

I know it's been raining on and off out this way today, if you are out tonight the roads'll be wet. Something to watch out for.

[Maha]

I know it's been raining on and off out this way today, if you are out tonight the roads'll be wet. Something to watch out for.


Thats too funny for words Karma.....:killingme

[slinky]

Da boys are back from Timor, so no ride tonight.

[NinjaNanna]

Won't be there tonight, used up all my browny points on the 3 day Queen's B'Day Ride with the Qkkies.

Plus I think I might wait for drier roads to scrub in the new front that I had put on today.

Have fun

Ninja Nanna

[Richard Mc F]

I may be able to get there.....begging for mercy as we type......I may even have to cook da woman some eggs :dodge:

[Disco Dan]

What was the turn out like tonight folks? Im stuck at work, was hoping to come along but got "the call" :bye:

[Pumba]

I must the turn outs are shit latley.

Tally for last night. 6 bikes turn up at Westgate, 2 dont even bother starting, and a brave 4 souls complete the ride werewhen we get to the pub we have another 4 people waiting.

Everyone, ok not everyone but most people, talk themselves up on here about how they ride in all weather and are a hard real biker that wont let a bit of rain but them off

HARDEN UP YOU BUNCH OF SOFT COCKS AND WALK THE TALK

All of you that think its to:cold: you should still come to the pub talk crap, take the piss out of Mark, and have a couple :drinkup:

Ok rant over I feel better now :rockon:.

(P.S this is a bit of a P/T based on seroius facts, still harden up!!:done:)

[Pumba]

I must the turn outs are shit latley.

Tally for last night. 6 bikes turn up at Westgate, 2 dont even bother starting, and a brave 4 souls complete the ride werewhen we get to the pub we have another 4 people waiting.

Everyone, ok not everyone but most people, talk themselves up on here about how they ride in all weather and are a hard real biker that wont let a bit of rain but them off

HARDEN UP YOU BUNCH OF SOFT COCKS AND WALK THE TALK

All of you that think its to:cold: you should still come to the pub talk crap, take the piss out of Mark, and have a couple :drinkup:

Ok rant over I feel better now :rockon:.

(P.S this is a bit of a P/T based on seroius facts, still harden up!!:done:)

[Mrs Busa Pete]

All of you that think its to:cold: you should still come to the pub talk crap, take the piss out of Mark, and have a couple :drinkup:

Ok rant over I feel better now :rockon:.

(P.S this is a bit of a P/T based on seroius facts, still harden up!!:done:)

Sorry pete and i couldn't make it i was in hospital but i will harden up next week.

[Karma]

There's a difference between being able to ride in the dark and wet, and wanting to.

I felt, after much consideration, that staying home with the heater on, eating sweet and sour chicken and watching a film was a better way to go.