Auckland: ATNR (Auckland Thursday night ride) - Discussion thread [Archive] - Page 35

Hinny

31st March 2014, 19:48

Hey boys & girls, just heard via facebook that there is unmarked pea gravel on Old North Road and SH16. A couple of bikes binned in the weekend, and the council is out responding to the heads up I gave them today.

They are so feckin' irresponsible when it comes to road repairs. How difficult is it to put up some signs to warn of road works?
Perhaps if we didn't have ACC the threat of litigation as a result of their ineptitude, or lack of diligence, may make them become a bit more aware of the dangers they create.
Having become a victim to their slack behaviour I tend to get a little excitable when I hear they are continuing with this practice with absolute disregard for the carnage their actions lead to. I liken it to leaving a loaded gun lying around.
Is it because the people who fix the roads now are private contractors and are trying to limit their costs to maximise their profits.
Recidivist offenders should be pursued and brought to task for their behaviour under those provisions of ACC that cover wanton disregard for the safety of others.
I guess that is a job for the minister responsible. Who is that? Ahh! Judith Collins.
Interestingly she has announced the appointment of three new motorcycle Safety Advisory Council members (who are they?) and says this comes at a time when ACC is boosting its focus on injury prevention across the board.
Perhaps they could start with roading contractors and their cowboy behaviour.
One would think Insurance companies would have started making noise about this. I can imagine they have suffered as a result of the roading contractor's incompetence. It seems every time a bike goes sliding down the road they feel the need to write it off so their costs must be considerable. Or don't they pay out?

GravelRashKid

3rd April 2014, 13:09

The weather forecast isn't looking too great is it?
If it's wet tonight, then I'll skip the big kids ride and join the juniors (Mobil Oteha Valley Rd departing 6:45pm).

cracker300

3rd April 2014, 14:16

yea was looking shit mate but its getting clear in helensville

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cracker300

3rd April 2014, 15:34

blue skys out west, will be riding tonight

Ribit

3rd April 2014, 16:16

Id be keen for a blat if you'd like an extra tagging along. Z station westgate at what time?

cracker300

3rd April 2014, 16:21

join aslong as you can keep up more then welcome

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GravelRashKid

3rd April 2014, 16:44

Id be keen for a blat if you'd like an extra tagging along. Z station westgate at what time?

Hey Ribit. You have a couple of options on Thursday nights.
This ride leaves from Z Westgate at 7pm. Generally experienced riders who maintain legal open road speeds yet go pretty quick through corners.
Or there's another thread for ATNR Junior. This leaves Mobil Oteha Valley Rd at 6:45pm. Aimed at smaller bikes or less experienced.
Either way, we'll see you at the pub!

Ribit

3rd April 2014, 17:13

sounds like fun. see ya at 7

cracker300

3rd April 2014, 17:39

roads are good and dry haha

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GravelRashKid

10th April 2014, 18:04

I'm on for tonight.

GravelRashKid

10th April 2014, 19:48

Just two of us tonight! What's the story?
At least we spotted the green glow of Mao coming the other way, from over the horizon.

Juniper

11th April 2014, 19:56

Just two of us tonight! What's the story?
At least we spotted the green glow of Mao coming the other way, from over the horizon.

That was you guys?

Haha I thought it was the others coming back for me.

Not liking the dark right now. :(

GravelRashKid

24th April 2014, 11:50

Would it be a safe assumption that this ride is on hold now until next summer?
I'm still keen to ride on Thursday nights, so ATNR Junior it is in the meantime.

ft.jd

25th May 2014, 22:53

Would it be a safe assumption that this ride is on hold now until next summer?
I'm still keen to ride on Thursday nights, so ATNR Junior it is in the meantime.

On hold cause of a bit of rain every now and then.. i think not!!.. all our tyres on the sportsbikes are rated for atleast 40degree lean in the wet so still plenty of fun!!

Juniper

26th May 2014, 11:05

On hold cause of a bit of rain every now and then.. i think not!!.. all our tyres on the sportsbikes are rated for atleast 40degree lean in the wet so still plenty of fun!!

Hehe I like you.....crazy bugger!

Qkchk

31st July 2014, 16:45

Not in town very often during the week these days - nice change this week and it's looks like a good night for a ride....

Mongolian

27th October 2014, 04:42

Is anybody interested in resurrecting this group now that we have some more daylight in the evenings?

Could even look at finishing off the ride and heading out to the Kaipara tavern as I see they have a bike night every Thursday now

caseye

27th October 2014, 07:53

Come on back to the South side there Mongol, we're still riding!
Be good to catch up.

Mongolian

27th October 2014, 17:17

Come on back to the South side there Mongol, we're still riding!
Be good to catch up.

Cheers mate, I might do, just im moving out to massey so riding out west would be much more convenient.

Tbh i like to go between the two as there are good rides out south and out west

Ribit

28th October 2014, 09:46

Cheers mate, I might do, just im moving out to massey so riding out west would be much more convenient.

Tbh i like to go between the two as there are good rides out south and out west

Missed ya on the Waipu ride on sunday. It was left up to me to show the other sportbikes how to get thru woodcocks in a hurry.

Mongolian

28th October 2014, 23:04

Missed ya on the Waipu ride on sunday. It was left up to me to show the other sportbikes how to get thru woodcocks in a hurry.

Haha im sure you managed just fine.

Glad you all had a good ride, I spent the day cleaning and packing crap... so much more fun than riding ill tell you that :violin:

Juniper

29th October 2014, 09:16

Haha im sure you managed just fine.

Glad you all had a good ride, I spent the day cleaning and packing crap... so much more fun than riding ill tell you that :violin:

On the upside you'll have more time for riding and be closer to the good roads? :(

Braden

6th November 2014, 16:32

I am keen to go for a ride tonight, Is the first page still relevant on where to meet?

5ive

6th November 2014, 16:54

I am keen to go for a ride tonight, Is the first page still relevant on where to meet?

Not sure, but you'll get one from Oteha Valley Road (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/165654-ATNR-Junior-%28Auckland-Thursday-Night-Ride-Junior%29/page5)

Braden

6th November 2014, 17:14

Ok thanks, looks like the same place for the junior ride?
I have been to a few of the SASS rides before but it is a little bit slower paced then what I was looking for.

Juniper

7th November 2014, 07:34

Ok thanks, looks like the same place for the junior ride?
I have been to a few of the SASS rides before but it is a little bit slower paced then what I was looking for.

Not sure, but you'll get one from Oteha Valley Road (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/165654-ATNR-Junior-%28Auckland-Thursday-Night-Ride-Junior%29/page5)

Hi guys,

ATNR and ATNR-J start from different locations so that people don't get confused.

ATNR-J (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/165654-ATNR-Junior-%28Auckland-Thursday-Night-Ride-Junior%29/page5) is for slower, learner, LAMS, new people or just laid back riders. :ride: And starts at Oteha Valley Rd, finishing up at the same place as ATNR.

ATNR has typically been for the more spirited riders. :headbang:

5ive

8th November 2014, 01:07

ATNR has typically been for the more spirited riders. :headbang:

When you say 'spirited' you mean 'ghostly apparitions that don't turn up', right? :msn-wink:

We had a good ride Thursday night leaving from Oteha, broke a few speed limits and someone lost a brake lever on a back road. I'm not sure that I'm ready to see what the senior riders get up to just yet...

Juniper

10th November 2014, 06:30

When you say 'spirited' you mean 'ghostly apparitions that don't turn up', right? :msn-wink:

We had a good ride Thursday night leaving from Oteha, broke a few speed limits and someone lost a brake lever on a back road. I'm not sure that I'm ready to see what the senior riders get up to just yet...

Haha they can't get their precious slicks wet!!!!

Just remember with the ATNR-J ride that you have to go as fast as the slowest rider. I created that ride so that newbies feel welcome to come and learn/grow and ride. If there are heaps of you feel free to split the ride in 2 groups.

Be careful out there on a Thursday :Police: know the area well.

Riddler

11th December 2014, 15:21

Any one riding tonight? The patchy rain is forecast to clear

5ive

11th December 2014, 15:42

Tentative yes from me. I was looking to go for a dry ride tonight, last night was a bit damp (gloves are still wet). Have not heard anything from the Oteha Valley Road or Autobahn meeting point threads, so will probably drop by Westgate if it remains dry, nothing else pops up, and I can leave work in time to get there.

Mongolian

18th December 2014, 02:52

Anybody up for a ride this evening if its decent weather?

5ive

18th December 2014, 08:40

If the roads are dry, and the afternoon sun is blinding my eyes, I'll be there.

Mongolian

18th December 2014, 16:02

Its looking pretty decent outside so I'll be their at 6:30

5ive

18th December 2014, 16:47

Oh noes, I'm too far away and not going to be able to make it in time, stuck waiting on someone else to sort their shit out.

Enjoy the dry roads :(

Stryke

18th December 2014, 16:53

Ill be along for a cruise.

Juniper

8th January 2015, 07:41

Anyone keen for ATNR junior tonight?

GravelRashKid

14th January 2015, 16:38

It's probably about time this ride was revived. Any takers this week?

kiwi-on-wheels

14th January 2015, 22:02

The junior ride would be tempting, see how we go at work. Wheres the start meeting point?

jeeron

15th January 2015, 08:28

Right here: https://goo.gl/maps/TRJGR

topic for jr. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/165654-ATNR-Junior-(Auckland-Thursday-Night-Ride-Junior)

Jezxa

15th January 2015, 15:43

It's probably about time this ride was revived. Any takers this week?

I'm keen for a ride tonight

kiwi-on-wheels

15th January 2015, 15:54

shoulder is playing up, cant hold the handlebars properly. stupid pinched nerve... hope its only a few days this time, last time i did it, it took 2 weeks to clear up.

GravelRashKid

15th January 2015, 17:01

I'm keen for a ride tonight

Bugger. Working this evening.
Next week I hope!

Jezxa

15th January 2015, 17:07

Sweet as, I'll join the jr ride tonight

Riddler

5th February 2015, 15:39

Quiet thread at the mo. Anyone keen to ride tonight?

Riddler

26th February 2015, 13:40

Lets try this again shall we?:whistle: Anyone keen to ride tonight? Come on guys, the weather fine, perfect night to ride.:ride:

angle

27th February 2015, 20:23

Lets try this again shall we?:whistle: Anyone keen to ride tonight? Come on guys, the weather fine, perfect night to ride.:ride:
Mate, why didn't you go to the track day yesterday, instead?

vteckz

5th March 2015, 15:07

Anyone going to the cyclespot SBK event tonight? also the new R1 launch at Yamaha down the rd ?? I'm out west and wondering if anyones keen to go?

Riddler

11th March 2015, 13:26

Mate, why didn't you go to the track day yesterday, instead?

I was working during the day, only had the evening free.

Chrislost

25th March 2015, 17:00

Does this still exist?

Daylight saving must be almost gone, Im keen for one last blast...

Anyone else in?

Shell Westagate at 7 bla bla bla rideyour own ride bla bla bla.

samgab

26th March 2015, 11:27

Does this still exist?

Daylight saving must be almost gone, Im keen for one last blast...

Anyone else in?

Shell Westagate at 7 bla bla bla rideyour own ride bla bla bla.

I'm juggling with the idea of ATNR, or ATNR-J, or SATNR this evening.
I was thinking of checking out a couple of items at Cycletreads, so ATNR afterwards might be a go.
Which one usually gets a few turning up these days?
Oh, and I'm not looking to go quick, so does that rule me out for ATNR? (Can't afford any tickets)...

Juniper

26th March 2015, 11:37

I'm juggling with the idea of ATNR, or ATNR-J, or SATNR this evening.
I was thinking of checking out a couple of items at Cycletreads, so ATNR afterwards might be a go.
Which one usually gets a few turning up these days?
Oh, and I'm not looking to go quick, so does that rule me out for ATNR? (Can't afford any tickets)...

I'm working till 7 :( otherwise I'd be keen. ATNR-J has been a bit quiet of late, probably cause I'm blind at night lol!!

p.dath

26th March 2015, 11:39

Where does the ATNR-J leave from and at what time?

samgab

26th March 2015, 11:46

Where does the ATNR-J leave from and at what time?

ATNR-J (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/165654-ATNR-Junior-(Auckland-Thursday-Night-Ride-Junior))meets at Mobil Oteha Valley Rd 6:45-7pm. Not that I've ever ridden with that group yet... I'm not sure if there's any turn-out. It has its own thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/165654-ATNR-Junior-(Auckland-Thursday-Night-Ride-Junior)). I used to go to NASS a bit years ago, but Wed's are out for me these days.

p.dath

26th March 2015, 11:58

ATNR-J (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/165654-ATNR-Junior-(Auckland-Thursday-Night-Ride-Junior))meets at Mobil Oteha Valley Rd 6:45-7pm. Not that I've ever ridden with that group yet... I'm not sure if there's any turn-out. It has its own thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/165654-ATNR-Junior-(Auckland-Thursday-Night-Ride-Junior)). I used to go to NASS a bit years ago, but Wed's are out for me these days.

No posts on the thread for 2 months. Not looking hopeful.

Juniper

26th March 2015, 12:29

Where does the ATNR-J leave from and at what time?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/165654-ATNR-Junior-%28Auckland-Thursday-Night-Ride-Junior%29/page6

yeah we went quiet for a bit as other commitments came up for the regulars.

It's a great open road ride for those who go to NASS to try and use some of the skills we've picked up.

Chrislost

26th March 2015, 16:43

I'm juggling with the idea of ATNR, or ATNR-J, or SATNR this evening.
I was thinking of checking out a couple of items at Cycletreads, so ATNR afterwards might be a go.
Which one usually gets a few turning up these days?
Oh, and I'm not looking to go quick, so does that rule me out for ATNR? (Can't afford any tickets)...

I doubt that rules you out of anything? except perhaps drag wars tomorrow night...
I'm guessing that nobody will show with this rain...

samgab

26th March 2015, 17:07

I doubt that rules you out of anything? except perhaps drag wars tomorrow night...
I'm guessing that nobody will show with this rain...

Yeah, this weather put me right off going for a ride tonight. Riding in the rain I'll do to get to work or back, but it's just not much fun...:angry:

FJRider

26th March 2015, 18:36

I doubt that rules you out of anything? except perhaps drag wars tomorrow night...
I'm guessing that nobody will show with this rain...

YOU won't ride in the rain ... so nobody ELSE will ... :scratch:

Chrislost

26th March 2015, 20:04

YOU won't ride in the rain ... so nobody ELSE will ... :scratch:

Cya at drag wars...

FJRider

26th March 2015, 20:10

Cya at drag wars...

I'm a pacifist ... with nothing to prove.

Morcs

1st April 2015, 14:41

If everyone just did the same fucking ride and stopped being pussies then maybe more people would turn up.

The ATNR hasn't been the crazy mythical ride it used to be since probably around 2007 when it started its slow demise.

If you get enough people going then the pointer system works better and caters for all riders.

If you have 4 people turn up and one of them is a learner of course the other 3 people are going to find the pointer system tiresome.

Everyone can ride their own ride, and have a good time. Not sure where the idea came from that if you go on the ATNR youll get tickets. ONLY IF YOU SPEED (and get caught)

If crazy people want to turn up LET THEM, as its what used to provide the simply awesome entertainment in years gone by before the high-vis brigade came along. Anyone from the old skool will fondly remember the dramas and the excitement and the stories at the pub.

Juniper

1st April 2015, 17:09

EZAS

29th April 2015, 15:51

If everyone just did the same fucking ride and stopped being pussies then maybe more people would turn up.

The ATNR hasn't been the crazy mythical ride it used to be since probably around 2007 when it started its slow demise.

Around 2006 was the time I went on my first ATNR. My memories of this include a fireblade going passed me at around 130kmh whilst pulling a standup mono; Being overtaken by an '05 ZX10R going in excess of 250kmh; someone standing on the tank of their VFR for the length of some monstrous straight on Ararimu Valley Road; & Going 'as fast as I could' on my ZX9R only to find myself near the back of a +20 pack at the first stop off. Least to say .. I loved it. Despite being one of the "high-vis" brigade I still enjoyed my fair share of immature antics.

A few years later, it seemed to have calmed down. Everyone seemed to stick to 100kmh despite what the recommended corner speed was, but I didn't see anyone pulling any wheelies or doing anything most would deem stupid/fun.
??It's almost as if everyone matured??

Big Dog

29th April 2015, 19:39

Around 2006 was the time I went on my first ATNR. My memories of this include a fireblade going passed me at around 130kmh whilst pulling a standup mono; Being overtaken by an '05 ZX10R going in excess of 250kmh; someone standing on the tank of their VFR for the length of some monstrous straight on Ararimu Valley Road; & Going 'as fast as I could' on my ZX9R only to find myself near the back of a +20 pack at the first stop off. Least to say .. I loved it. Despite being one of the "high-vis" brigade I still enjoyed my fair share of immature antics.

A few years later, it seemed to have calmed down. Everyone seemed to stick to 100kmh despite what the recommended corner speed was, but I didn't see anyone pulling any wheelies or doing anything most would deem stupid/fun.
??It's almost as if everyone matured??
OR by 2008 the ride was being actively tracked.
We had a sweep car of sorts in a champagne Galant.

Qkkid

1st May 2015, 20:53

:bleh: ahhhhhhhhhhh those were the days:banana::rolleyes::wari::chase::drinknsin

MrMarko

11th August 2016, 08:01

:bleh: ahhhhhhhhhhh those were the days:banana::rolleyes::wari::chase::drinknsin

They were, its amazing nobody was killed with the amount of them i pulled out of a ditch.

vteckz

24th August 2016, 07:41

Hey guys, does this run still happen on a Thursday night? Or has it now died out?

Cheers

10bikekid

13th October 2016, 18:25

I thinking with Daylight saving it might be on again :sunny:

Boob Johnson

23rd October 2016, 15:11

Any updates on ATNR's? Keen to get it on! If it's not on I can organise them this summer from my place (Mag & Turbo New Lynn 11 Veronica Street). My car park is a great meeting spot & is flanked by gas stations!

MrMarko

26th October 2016, 20:33

Boob Johnson

26th October 2016, 21:28

Lol, you used to do work on my 300zx.
Sweet man! Must have been a few years ago I imagine?

MrMarko

27th October 2016, 09:09

Sweet man! Must have been a few years ago I imagine?

A good 5 or 6 years ago if you owned it then.

kazadi

27th October 2016, 13:18

Just as long as there are no fucking whingers and fluro jacket brigade

MrMarko

27th October 2016, 23:40

Just as long as there are no fucking whingers and fluro jacket brigade

Guarantee you eat ditch. :nya:

Juniper

28th October 2016, 07:47

What if I only wear fluro some times? lol.

Some of those fluro brigade are rather quick and skilled riders.

Boob Johnson

28th October 2016, 11:29

A good 5 or 6 years ago if you owned it then.
I bought it last year, re opened after a revamp on 2nd June.

Just as long as there are no fucking whingers and fluro jacket brigade
Whingers will be shot & their fluro jackets incinerated!

But in all seriousness I don't discriminate by what others choose to wear or ride. Like minded folk enjoying a group ride with a cold one & a chin wag at the end is the requirement.

What if I only wear fluro some times? lol.

Some of those fluro brigade are rather quick and skilled riders.
Not that they would have to be considering the small capacity bikes he rides! :-p

10bikekid

29th October 2016, 17:25

Fluro jackets most welcome

Anyone winging about them not so much ;)

MrMarko

30th October 2016, 10:01

This can only end as badly as it used too with all new people who don't know what happens with the ATNR...

Just let it die, its for the best.

nzspokes

30th October 2016, 10:42

This can only end as badly as it used too with all new people who don't know what happens with the ATNR...

Just let it die, its for the best.

People go for a ride?

MrMarko

30th October 2016, 10:59

People go for a ride?

Yeah into a ditch more often than to the pub.

Greenhonnet

23rd August 2020, 14:54

Bonez

23rd August 2020, 15:07

Any one can explain why the cooleen throwing out of the overflowing hose sitting next to the cooleen reservior despite the bike (1989 Honda NV400C) just been replaced with a new radiator cap and thermostat in the recent cooling system repair. Would that be the Head Gasket issue in the Rocker Arms?What else was done in the repair? Could be a number of things.When was the repair done? If last week take it back to where you got the repair done and get them to sort it out.