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Qkchk

12th February 2007, 15:27

Maybe I'll see you all next week at the pub if I can be bothered :whocares:

Then again by the way QKCHK and QKDIK are spealing they might start charging us for attending their ride? Or do you guys get a tax write-off for "donating" your time?

Haha, I look forward to your firey response :dodge:

For someone who DID have a good interest in the ATNR, you disappoint me. :whocares:

It is a know fact that either myself or Qkkid have only missed approx 4 meetings over a 1-1/2 year period, not bad eh? Obviously we do close it down over the Xmas holidays - we need a break too! :zzzz:

We spend our spare time (and there has been plenty of times when I too, have wanted to stay home after work - doing a 12+ day on the road) and HAVE to turn up because we organise the ride. What is the point of organising something if you can't commit to it? It is certainly alot easier for a 'part-timer', like yourself to 'just turn up when it suits you'. It's these kind of comments that make me want to throw it in...........:angry:

Qkchk

12th February 2007, 15:50

I should pop round for a coffee soon though... make sure youse stilllove me.:innocent:

Enough said.
Make sure you bring some milk when you come over...........:nya:

The Stranger

12th February 2007, 15:55

Enough said.
Make sure you bring some milk when you come over...........:nya:

Yeah, Dovers third ovary will be hurting soon.

Qkchk

12th February 2007, 16:24

LET'S KEEP THIS THREAD CLEAN PLEASE

WickedOne

12th February 2007, 16:26

See ya'll there as usual!!! Bring on sunny thursday!!!! :sunny: :scooter: :sunny:

ManDownUnder

12th February 2007, 16:45

R E S P E C T! :niceone:

Qkchk

12th February 2007, 16:51

Enough of the :bs:...........

The new ATNR thread can be found HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=933484#post933484)

Please keep the thread clean.

Qkkid

12th February 2007, 17:22

Yeah, Dovers third ovary will be hurting soon.

Stop playing with it and it wont hurt so much:shit:

rookie

12th February 2007, 18:58

man im keen for a ride.

Have to re-do my fork seals after using too thicker oil resulted in the new seals giving out during the last ATNR!!!!!!!!!. (only two rides old):doh:

hopefully gonna get these done tomorro with the help of Buddy L and be ready to go for the ATNR!!!

SwanTiger

12th February 2007, 20:43

For someone who DID have a good interest in the ATNR, you disappoint me. :whocares:

It is a know fact that either myself or Qkkid have only missed approx 4 meetings over a 1-1/2 year period, not bad eh? Obviously we do close it down over the Xmas holidays - we need a break too! :zzzz:

We spend our spare time (and there has been plenty of times when I too, have wanted to stay home after work - doing a 12+ day on the road) and HAVE to turn up because we organise the ride. What is the point of organising something if you can't commit to it? It is certainly alot easier for a 'part-timer', like yourself to 'just turn up when it suits you'. It's these kind of comments that make me want to throw it in...........:angry:
Haha settle down love I'm only stirring the pot, what happened to the endless pages of Mark and JSG bashing? Where has the love gone?

I work 100 + hours most weeks and don't have time for riding any of my bikes let alone attending rides. Last year I was a bum living off interest/dividends/etc so I had plenty of time.

If words are enough to make you want to throw it in then honestly, and this isn't shit stirring, you're already half way there. If 50 + bikes are turning up, there is your indicator of whether or not you're wasting your time. :love:

BTW you're husband is hitting on me through the rep system, make him stop!

Jonny Rotten

12th February 2007, 20:54

Qkkid

12th February 2007, 21:31

BTW you're husband is hitting on me through the rep system, make him stop!

Your lucky its not a red ya barstard:love:

SwanTiger

12th February 2007, 21:35

Your lucky its not a red a barstard:love:
I'm an optimist, I see the red squares from reps as little hearts of love. :love:

Qkkid

12th February 2007, 21:37

:scratch: spelling error

Buddy L

13th February 2007, 16:57

hhmm or it could have been those pissed back yard macanics

All good macanics need the beers to get the job done even if i had to sober up, and let stev read the instrucions. to finish the seals

rookie

13th February 2007, 22:05

All good macanics need the beers to get the job done even if i had to sober up, and let stev read the instrucions. to finish the seals

You guys are a couple of bloody cowboys....you guys, beer, tools and my bike dont mix.

Anyways fork seals all done...Im so there Thursday!!

Pumba

14th February 2007, 12:59

Weather is lookin good for tomorrow night:rockon:

Chech out the High, see you all at westgate

YLWDUC

14th February 2007, 15:57

Evening all,

Did a quick recce on the way home from work. The road works are proceeding at typically slow pace up on Old North and Taylors roads. Although they've been pressed/flattened its still no good for us sporty's. Might be sorted in a week or two. will check them again next week.

Pete

paveho

14th February 2007, 21:18

Weather is lookin good for tomorrow night

Sure looks that way. See you there everyone.

Macktheknife

14th February 2007, 23:40

Have one on my behalf guys, see you all next week.

Chaosmage

15th February 2007, 07:31

Woooohoooo its Thursday. Catch ya's tonight

ManDownUnder

15th February 2007, 10:16

I'll be there. Please be gentle on me...

NinjaNanna

15th February 2007, 12:39

Beautiful Day for a ride, :scooter:

Me predicts new record will be set 55 bikes tonight.

See you all there :Punk:

slinky

15th February 2007, 14:13

55 pfft!
lets go for 60! comon ppl!!!

edit: A family friend is having a bday thing at speights ale house tonight. Any birthday burnouts will be appreciated.

Qkchk

15th February 2007, 14:20

Its all go for tonight

Dire Straits playing in the background, cool wind drifting through the window and farken bea-u-ti-ful weather outside. :wari:

Shit, even the bike might get a wash this arvo!:shit:

Pumba

15th February 2007, 14:23

Shit, even the bike might get a wash this arvo!:shit:

You shouldnt hav publisized that, you will have people lineing up to be next. By the way were do you live?:dodge:

slinky

15th February 2007, 14:24

Its all go for tonight

Dire Straits playing in the background, cool wind drifting through the window and farken bea-u-ti-ful weather outside. :wari:

some of us have to day dream that at the moment. :angry:

Qkchk

15th February 2007, 14:27

Regular attendees and newcomers please read -

JUST SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER:
1. When parking up @ Westgate, PLEASE park in a manner that we can fit as many bikes in as possible and keep entrance/exits clear for other users.
2. NO SMOKING onsite @ Westgate (it is a petrol station) Smokers area up on the hill behind the servo.
3. Please put all rubbish in the bins provided onsite

This has been requested by the Shell Station - they are happy to have us there but please be considerate to other users.

If the ride does become too big/no parking we will look at moving down the road to a empty carpark......

Qkchk

15th February 2007, 14:32

some of us have to day dream that at the moment. :angry:

Well if ya started as early as me you would be able too :nya: When you were catching some ::zzzz: I was out working. Now I reep da rewards. :blip:

slinky

15th February 2007, 14:35

Well if ya started as early as me you would be able too :nya: When you were catching some ::zzzz: I was out working. Now I reep da rewards. :blip:

.........no comment. im toungue tied. im also not too sure how to spell touche(too-shay)

Qkchk

15th February 2007, 15:16

Or was it you that burnt your truck down so you could go home early?:nono:

Nope DAN is a Red/Green one............ :innocent:

WickedOne

15th February 2007, 16:02

See ya'll there!!!!

SixPackBack

15th February 2007, 16:07

Spotted in Rodney in the last week an unmarked new commodore in red, also a red camry..unmarked bacon.

Qkchk

15th February 2007, 16:50

You shouldnt hav publisized that, you will have people lineing up to be next. By the way were do you live?:dodge:

You better line up behind JonnyRotten, he's turned up for a beer as well! :shit:

Jonny Rotten

15th February 2007, 17:06

You better line up behind JonnyRotten, he's turned up for a beer as well! :shit:

mmmm free beer!!!! :drinkup:

rookie

15th February 2007, 17:47

Spotted in Rodney in the last week an unmarked new commodore in red, also a red camry..unmarked bacon.

sorry guys for not posting up earlier...also a new umarked silver honda accord v6 to watch out for.

two guys were left walking last night along peak road striaght. He's reasonable though so be nice.

keep the speed to the corners.

yea would've been nice to be there but got a flat tyre yesterday (got stuck at the end of the peak road stright)...cheers Buddy L for sorting me out...absolute top notch champion...bling to you and your family

$CENSLS1$

15th February 2007, 20:27

Spotted a few of you heading to the meet, too bad I had to pick something up in Glenfield otherwise I would have been there :angry:

Toaster

15th February 2007, 20:43

Would have loved to be there but had a dinner thingy to go to. Hope it was fun.

UK-Chris

15th February 2007, 22:15

HI all

What a fab night out (newbie new here)

Just a quick message to say thanks to the people who organise this, certainly blew a few cobwebs out of the engine and me.

Unfortunatley about 2km from home I had the pleasure of chatting to your local constabulary who was determined that I had been speeding in front of his very nice pretty brightly lit up car that I completely failed to notice until he turned on his christmas tree lights and turned around to chase me.

Oops !

However I can happily say that after a lot of head bowing and apologising he LET ME OFF !!! 74km in a 50 ! is that good ?

However, apparently if he catches me again it'll be a $170 fine !

So a good evening all in all

Cheers guys

I probably wont be there next week but the week after i'll try to clean out the HD and hopefully make it all the way around (without breaking down or getting a puncture)
anyhow i've waffled on too long - see you all soon and thanks again

Chris

N4CR

15th February 2007, 23:34

however i can happily say that after a lot of head bowing and apologising he let me off !!! 74km in a 50 ! is that good ?

are you a prettyboy or something? something must be in the water up that way or the pigs are getting laid or what.. who knows. maybe he couldn't believe a sporty could go that fast or something :dodge:

count yaself lucky mate.. welcome to nz. discretion is a rare thing here..

frogfeaturesFZR

16th February 2007, 06:46

Did you guys go through Northcross last night . About 30 - 40 bikes went through.

idleidolidyll

16th February 2007, 07:13

READ THIS: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=44235

a bunch of motorcyclists seem to have ripped of a restaraunt giving us all a bad name.

i'm offering my $20 to pay the bill, any other takers please go to that thread and offer what you can.

paveho

16th February 2007, 07:17

Good ride, everyone ! Thanks very much.

Buddy L

16th February 2007, 12:40

Good night as usual was a bit of follow the leader at one stage:chase: left a few people :scratch: as we stoped for a quick breather to sort out one qkkid's:Oops: bearings:wacko: and it was all on again. Had a blast with no sign of mr:Police:.
Thanks to the QK's as i would be lost without my thursday night ride.
Managed to be pointer no less then 3 times last night and was still one of the first to the pub:rockon: :drinknsin that means having to show Jonny which way to go all the time, must just be to fast for the group:innocent: :spudwave:.
untill next week latters :nya:

Qkchk

16th February 2007, 17:06

Good night last night! Becides Qkkid getting some of the pack lost up in the hills above the pub.. :dodge: So what did you guys think of that new bit of road reversed?

40 bikes left Shell Westgate and we picked up a few more along the way. Must of been a few guy still trying to get out of the dogbox for forgetting Valentines Day, not as many riders as last week.

Theres a couple of pics from last night on the first post, so people can see what they getting themselves into.... ;)

BTW Always make sure you have the pillion seat LOCKED down firmly before going on any ride. Nearly lost the seat on the road, luckly it fell down behind my back and managed to do a James Bond thing, hold onto it and pull off the road... :doh:

paveho

16th February 2007, 20:38

So what did you guys think of that new bit of road reversed?

Still a great piece of road. :2thumbsup

4 strokes

16th February 2007, 21:19

Well thats a total of 7 rides on the road, loving it and feeling more comfortable every ride. The new road (new for me) was cool and the ride was sweet as usual. Thanks Qks!

Qkkid

20th February 2007, 18:19

I would like to say on behalf of Dawn QKCHK we will be taking a step down from the ATNR for a while.
We are not sure for how long, but Dawns dad is on his deathbed in Auckland hospital he can go at any moment and probably over the next day or two or week. We were not sure that we were going to say anything but thereyou go
This is a very emotional time for her/us and we will keep you in touch.
Steve/Dawn

Chaosmage

21st February 2007, 14:04

[QUOTE=Qkchk;940093]So what did you guys think of that new bit of road reversed?
QUOTE]
As I told Qkkid, I enjoyed it more in reverse. I felt it gave you as a rider a clearer view of the driveways and anyone exiting those driveways a better view of riders on the road.

Went back once on the weekend to do the reverse again :)

Catch ya's all on Thursday :sunny:

loneranger

22nd February 2007, 20:54

good ride tonight once again, primo roads!
looking at doing a coro run on sun, depends how second hand i feel after crusty's... pm me if ya keen, will make def decision before 8 sunday morning..
:rockon:

idleidolidyll

23rd February 2007, 07:02

no son, i was looking for cojones and was disappointed at the BP and Albany

slinky

25th February 2007, 21:11

Coro loop is the shit!!!

FROSTY

2nd March 2007, 18:46

filler for later-- as you were

Qkchk

7th March 2007, 16:29

Ride is on for tomorrow unless the weather gods decide to crap down on us... however the forecast does look promising...........

Me and Qkkid will be there tmrw (provided its a goer), I might even throw in a surprise............ :shifty: :psst:

Karma

7th March 2007, 16:44

I might even throw in a surprise............ :shifty: :psst:

I was wondering when I was gonna get my birthday presents...

ArcherWC

7th March 2007, 17:02

I might even throw in a surprise............ :shifty: :psst:

Much safer to keep your top on Dawn :dodge:

Anyway, I will be absent this week as im off to the track (Taupo) VERY early on Friday morning

Pumba

7th March 2007, 20:04

Yep is was in anyway, if the weather holds out, but a surprise, its like buying one and getting three for half the price

hedgier1

7th March 2007, 20:31

Qkchk

7th March 2007, 20:33

Hey quikkies my love goes out to you in these troubled times. Have a nice ride on Thursday I might come up at some stage when leg is better for a atnr ride. Hope the weather is as good for you as it is here in the sunny Mount.

Hope youre not trying to ride while your still in a cast! Its bad enough having SkidMark turning up last Thurs with his crutches in his backpack....... Would be nice to have a catchup when your mended and back on 2-wheels.......:love:

Morcs

8th March 2007, 12:59

Ill be there just like everyweek, and...

...i get to ride a ZX10 again :D

Qkchk

8th March 2007, 14:10

I might even throw in a surprise............ :shifty: :psst:

Hmm its too nicer day to bring out the surprise so it will have to wait for another day.............

Weather looks to be fine for tonight, see you lot there!

BTW It now dark just after 8.30pm so don't be a dipshit like me :doh: and have a super-dark tinted visor on and expect to still see where I was riding on the second-half of the ride.......

Toaster

8th March 2007, 16:21

Can't make it tonight :( have a fun and safe ride. The sun has come out and everything is gay!

Maha

8th March 2007, 16:27

Hmm its too nicer day to bring out the surprise so it will have to wait for another day.............

You were gonna wear Qkkids Green tutu aye?...:yes:

jrandom

8th March 2007, 20:20

I did give y'all a silly wave tonight from the pushie as you went past me going the other way at the top of Don Buck Rd, but I don't know if anyone noticed...

hedgier1

8th March 2007, 20:39

Can't wait to roll up with yas all again. Might have to wait a while tho. I don't have a cast on the leg just a brace to keep leg straight. Getting the staples taken out tomorrow. All 40 of the bastards. I can't wait!!!NOT!!! Hope ya all are behaving yourselves and not getting into too much trouble. Hope ya had a great ride tonight. Later dudes gotta go back to the couch and put the leg up.

Qkchk

8th March 2007, 21:03

Getting the staples taken out tomorrow. All 40 of the bastards.

Did the farmers ask for their fencing staples back? Prob not much difference in size either :gob: you must of made a nice job of the leg young fella...

Mend fast and we'll see you soon back in the big smoke.....

Keystone19

8th March 2007, 21:16

Nice to catch up with a few of you tonight - sorry I couldn't make the ride but the good news is the race bike is up and running and ready for tomorrow.

Hope to see some of you down at Pukekohe supporting the racing this weekend - I need a brolly dolly - preferably male! It just doesn't seem right to have a scantily dressed female holding an umbrella over me, however a scantily dressed male would be just fine...

Qkchk

8th March 2007, 21:21

From the 22nd March (first ATNR after daylight savings) there will be a change of venue. This has been decided on a few factors (by a few of the senior members), one being that the Speights Ale house are no longer supporting us as a group and the new bar is willing to look after us. The new venue will be, (drum roll please;)

BAR AFRICA More info here (http://www.viewauckland.co.nz/info_pubbar_6427.html)
1B William Pickering Drive Albany (about 5mins up the road from the Speights Bar) See map below.

This bar is ideal due to being close to the Northern and Western Motorway access. There is plenty of parking and they have Pool Tables and a Gaming room as well. They have a HUGE outdoor garden area to accomodate even the biggest groups :niceone:

So remember this is from the 22nd so next weeks ride will be the last at the Speights Ale House.

Karma

8th March 2007, 21:28

Yeh, shame about the couple of offs, but thems the breaks.

One real issue I have however is the number of people that just stop in the road when someone comes off, this creates a real hazard for those that are coming up behind you and will only make matters worse.

If someone bins and you want to stop, can you at least do it away from the corner so you're not a hazard to those behind you.

Pumba

8th March 2007, 22:13

Good ride Tonight guys, shame oubut the bins tho (oh by the way there were actually 3 bins tonight but whose counting)

And when the ale house finaly brought out the food it wasent to bad

deathstar

8th March 2007, 22:37

and i don't know if i switched off or something but didn't see a single peice of road works the entire way ... there was new seal but nothing that you wouldn't do 80 on happily and yeah hope the 2 guys got home safe and sound and will be seeing the gtr bloke come into work tomorrow for parts

Disco Dan

8th March 2007, 22:42

Good ride tonight guys. Hope the 2 lads who where introduced to Disco corner are OK.

aww poos, the one with the HUGE big "i hate bikes" rocks going around it?

dammmm..... hope they are ok!

Whats the story with the pub? did they throw a tanty?

Pumba

9th March 2007, 07:17

Thankfully the big I hate bikes rocks have been removed

paveho

9th March 2007, 07:48

Thanks, Qk's and everyone else. Great ride again. Found the dark a bit 'different'. Hope I can get used to it. To the guys who didn't quite get around that nasty corner, glad it wasn't too serious and trust you're all OK.

BAR AFRICA sounds good, Qkchk

slinky

9th March 2007, 08:02

aww poos, the one with the HUGE big "i hate bikes" rocks going around it?

dammmm..... hope they are ok!

Whats the story with the pub? did they throw a tanty?

fortunately the rocks have been moved....... not far though.
they are now just in behind the fence.
next door neighbour came out to see if we were ok. She said its a bad corner, cars come off the road all the time, and they end up through the fence and half way down the paddock!!!! so possibly the rocks are not aimed at us, and are aiming at writing off cars.

maybe a process for a Bin? ppl who know the way, stop and help. tailend take note of who stopped, but rides on so pointers aren;t waiting for 20 mins.
just a thought.

The Stranger

9th March 2007, 09:03

Good ride tonight guys. Hope the 2 lads who where introduced to Disco corner are OK.

Yes we had another 2 binns tonight but hey before you nazi lot start to come out and preach just remember that motorcycling is a numbers game - We have a high number of bikes doing 90 or so kms each week so there IS going to be a bin or two.... What mistakes others make we learn from (well hopefully) :doh:

.

The last right bend on Red Hils Rd that is marked with a 45kph warning sign (Disco Corner) is a bit tricky. It starts ok, but goes severely off cambered by the apex.

If you take a line from the outside (LHS) seal edge and slice as close as possible to the centre line you miss most of the bad camber at the apex as you are at the top of the crown on the road at the apex. By starting at the seal edge you have a good sight line through the corner.

Now by as close as possible to the centre line I mean as close as you are comfortable with having regard to the conditions. You have a reasonable sight line, so if nothing is coming you can cut right next to the line if you want. but BE AWARE of oncoming traffic.

Of course the old adge "Slow in, Fast out" is a good one to remember here too. If you are practising that, you will be slow in, then ok WTF and you can change it slightly to "slow in, slow out " - far better than "fast in, oh fuck that hurts"

Karma

9th March 2007, 09:13

That's just one corner I can't take fast, so I'll usually slow down and nana around it at 45ish, this seems to work well enough :D

Morcs

9th March 2007, 09:22

maybe a process for a Bin? ppl who know the way, stop and help. tailend take note of who stopped, but rides on so pointers aren;t waiting for 20 mins.
just a thought.

I agree, if a whole host of people stop (not it isnt necessary yet still happens), then the group should split. 1 person head off as a new tail end picking up all the pointers on there way so they can all get on with their ride, then the second group organize themselves as a separate group and ride as usual.

But hey, I had a bloody good ride last night, stayed on my pointer a while after tail end had gone through, the roads were clear, the sun had gone down but there was still good visibility. perfect.

The Stranger

9th March 2007, 09:32

That's just one corner I can't take fast, so I'll usually slow down and nana around it at 45ish, this seems to work well enough :D

Sure it does, but do you slow down to the recommended speed on each corner where one is posted?
Well if you do you are the first rider I know that does.
Given that people tend to exceed the recommended speed as a matter of course, they are not to know that this one really needs to be heeded - hence the fact that we have lost at least 4 bikes to this corner.

ManDownUnder

9th March 2007, 09:33

That's just one corner I can't take fast, so I'll usually slow down and nana around it at 45ish, this seems to work well enough :D

Yes - it's easy to over cook that one. No shame in "slow in-slow out", a big problem is identifying the corner for those not on the ride so often.

"Is it this one?... no"
"Is it this one?... no"
"Is it this one?... no"
"Is it this one?... no"
"Is it this one?... SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT"

"yup... that's the one..."

Karma

9th March 2007, 09:39

Sure it does, but do you slow down to the recommended speed on each corner where one is posted?

Can't say that I do, no.

a big problem is identifying the corner for those not on the ride so often.

Oh totally... the only way I can think to help with this would be to put a pointer on that corner to show it's a hazard, but then where do you stop? Pointers on all dodgy corners and we'd never get anywhere...

Jimmy B

9th March 2007, 09:39

Sure it does, but do you slow down to the recommended speed on each corner where one is posted?
Well if you do you are the first rider I know that does.
Given that people tend to exceed the recommended speed as a matter of course, they are not to know that this one really needs to be heeded - hence the fact that we have lost at least 4 bikes to this corner.

Hey TS, Make that 2 then (We met a couple of weeks back) although its the 45 kph and below that start getting my interest, in fact, the lower the posted speed the more interested I become and I usually ride about the recommended speed - Especially if I dont know the road or conditions are a bit tricky eg. Group rides, Sunstrike, Dark, Wet etc

ManDownUnder

9th March 2007, 09:43

Can't say that I do, no.

Oh totally... the only way I can think to help with this would be to put a pointer on that corner to show it's a hazard, but then where do you stop? Pointers on all dodgy corners and we'd never get anywhere...

Yeah - but this corner even has a name - Disco corner. The old warning on the outstretched right leg might be useful if people know what to look for, and pass it on/back

The Stranger

9th March 2007, 09:55

Can't say that I do, no.

Oh totally... the only way I can think to help with this would be to put a pointer on that corner to show it's a hazard, but then where do you stop? Pointers on all dodgy corners and we'd never get anywhere...

More, my point sir, is that what I am advocating is I believe (and I am sure I will be corrected if I am wrong, hell this is KB, I will even be corrected if I am right) simply common safe riding practice for any given corner (on the road). So there is no need to identify the corner, if you take those lines you will complete the road and wonder what corner we are talking about.

ManDownUnder

9th March 2007, 10:07

So there is no need to identify the corner, if you take those lines you will complete the road and wonder what corner we are talking about.

ok - I'll be the one to correct you.

I like to think I take those lines/follow that practice... mostly... but I find an abundance of bikers gathered shortly after it, having a wake over some freshly destroyed plastic does tend to give it away.

Morcs

9th March 2007, 10:36

If anything you should go below the recommended speed of that corner, IMO its wrongly rated as a 45, last night i wasnt hooning and checked my speedo on the 35's on peak road (before last straight), i was doing 95..

For some people the only way you will learn that corner is to come off. first time i did it,i went in way to hot, and nana round there everytime now.

Another point is that its at the start of the ride, the group is fairly bunched, so why would anyone go into a corner way hotter than the guys in front of them?

maybe im just spouting shit. Ive just consumed 2 caramel slices and 2 cans of v...im wired... :apumpin:

The Stranger

9th March 2007, 10:39

For most people the only way you will learn that corner is to come off. first time i did it,i went in way to hot, and nana round there everytime now.

maybe im just spouting shit. Ive just consumed 2 caramel slices and 2 cans of v...im wired... :apumpin:

No no, I think you are onto something there - we should go there on the Wednesday training ride and all bin on the corner - for learning purposes of course.

So who's in?

Morcs

9th March 2007, 10:41

No no, I think you are onto something there - we should go there on the Wednesday training ride and all bin on the corner - for learning purposes of course.

So who's in?

Told u i was spouting shit...

I mean some people, not most people.

:D

EDIT i was perfectly keen on wednesday to practice doing downhill slaloms along a wet flush medium with emergency stops thrown in... no-one else was keen.. :whistle:

But back on topic, there is nothing more that can be done. Everyone is told that they are riding at their own risk, they are warned about the corner, most people do nana it round there. All else that can be done is to not do redhills road, which I don't think should be an option.

Disco Dan

9th March 2007, 11:00

Yeah - but this corner even has a name - Disco corner. The old warning on the outstretched right leg might be useful if people know what to look for, and pass it on/back

Maybe I can mount the fence each week and then you all just look out for the big red 'smear' along the road... "ahh thats the corner..."

No no, I think you are onto something there - we should go there on the Wednesday training ride and all bin on the corner - for learning purposes of course.

So who's in?

:eek5: :eek5: :eek5: :eek5:

slinky

9th March 2007, 11:54

TS - i have a feeling the guy took your recommended line of getting as close as possible to the white line, though i think he might got too close.
He said his front wheel slid out - he was not going fast - he was fairly upright.
maybe he slid on the white line?
loneranger also thought his tires weren't the best.

Qkchk

9th March 2007, 12:24

Oh totally... the only way I can think to help with this would be to put a pointer on that corner to show it's a hazard, but then where do you stop? Pointers on all dodgy corners and we'd never get anywhere...

But this is where a familiar term comes up. "Ride to the conditions". If you dont know the road don't ride it like Superman.

Qkchk

9th March 2007, 12:39

One real issue I have however is the number of people that just stop in the road when someone comes off, this creates a real hazard for those that are coming up behind you and will only make matters worse.

If someone bins and you want to stop, can you at least do it away from the corner so you're not a hazard to those behind you.

Yes, when there has been an accident in the past it is human nature to all stand around and have a gander on whats happening. This is not good, why?

1. If you came off would you like people staring at you (specially if you were injured) its embarrasing enough as it is, let alone a huge group

2. A large group of bikes hidden around a corner (funny enough thats where the accidents happen...) is another disater in the making specially when they are still on the road/shoulder.

3. Large groups attract lots of attention :Police:

I know people like to help and want to be involved but 20 bikers on the side of the road is a bit ridiculous and dangerous. In the future (when) someone binns it can we have just enough people to help push the bike to storage/load trailer or van and in the bad situations people to attend injured rider/s.

For example: 1 rider comes off, bikes busted. Rider is ok.
If there is 4 other bikes there (enough to load the bike into a van/trailer etc), carry on and let the pointers know what has happened and how many more bikes there are to come through. Continue your ride and report to ride leader at the next re-group. This way we don't have people getting left behind and they are accounted for.

If it is a nasty accident (bike vs car etc..) or if there is debris/obstacles blocking the road. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE make sure that there is someone on either side of the accident to warn oncoming traffic! This is SO important and one of the no.1 rules of First Aid. Scene Safety. And if its a bad accident could someone let the ride organiser/leader know so we can organise the ride and manpower if needed.

Qkchk

9th March 2007, 12:46

Yeah - but this corner even has a name - Disco corner. The old warning on the outstretched right leg might be useful if people know what to look for, and pass it on/back

This corner is easily recognisable by the row of Palm Trees outlining the outer edge and a brand new fence ;)

Macktheknife

9th March 2007, 12:52

Good to see everyone at the pub last night, sad to hear that Disco's corner claimed another scalp or 2.
I totally agree with you Qkchk,
Unless there is a major accident there should never be more than 5 people there and 2 of those should be involved in warning other traffic to slow down.
YAAAAYYY we are going to Bar Africa! great venue and the staff there are cool too. It was time for a change anyway right?

Disco Dan

9th March 2007, 13:26

YAAAAYYY we are going to Bar Africa! great venue and the staff there are cool too. It was time for a change anyway right?

so are the bar staff pretty fit there then??

Karma

9th March 2007, 13:31

Will there be lapdancing?

Macktheknife

9th March 2007, 13:36

Will there be lapdancing?

If you just give Indy a wink and a nod you will be in mate! :innocent: :dodge:

justsomeguy

9th March 2007, 13:43

On rides the guys in front usually know the route -

The lead rider holds up one arm and slows down, the following rider does the same, and so on

On quickish night rides - the lead rider taps the brakes multiple times flashing his brake lights, following rider......

ManDownUnder

9th March 2007, 13:56

If you just give Indy a wink and a nod you will be in mate! :innocent: :dodge:

Oh that is wrong for so many reasons....

Pumba

9th March 2007, 14:03

Oh that is wrong for so many reasons....

Is one of those reasons that he might actually follow though:sick:

Macktheknife

9th March 2007, 14:29

Is one of those reasons that he might actually follow though:sick:

Follow thru is generally considered poor manners I'm told.....
oh wait.... I see what you mean now!
Yes.

Morcs

9th March 2007, 14:39

come on, keep on topic guys...

We can always have a full discussion about indy's sexual tendancies in pointless drivel :laugh:

Pumba

9th March 2007, 15:51

Sorry my bad. Ill be good:innocent:

skidMark

9th March 2007, 19:15

ive never even noticed that corner... i will inspect it one day,i was on the old honda on skinny arse tyres i had no problem with any corners on redhills.

i mean shit if you don't know the road......slow down, is that a hard concept?

oh and i got a nice visit from the little old lady from ltsa/ ministry of justice.

see you all in 3 months :angry:

ahhh well gives me time to finish the mini and save for a bike, probably not going to go thru with buying the old honda,

so will probably get another zxr250A either that or save me pennys for a thou

but will see what happens

Phenoix

9th March 2007, 20:51

Its about time they caught up with you Mark.
Why dont you get a GN250 instead.
Cos you while you MAY (Its up to debate) have the skill, you dont have ability to controll your ego. Both times you said you had an accident was cos you were showing off

Karma

9th March 2007, 21:29

so will probably get another zxr250A either that or save me pennys for a thou

Who wants to bet me that SixPackBack will be along soon to kick his ass for this one?

hedgier1

10th March 2007, 10:00

Hey mark you need to grow up boy. Think about what is important. You still have a body and legs and arms. Don't waste yourself with your ego dude. You need to know when enough is enough. Get a 250 and just ride it normally not like a dick. You are a hazard on the road and a lot of people don't like riding with you. But Hey i will ride with ya. Just act responsible.

Phenoix

10th March 2007, 10:02

paveho

10th March 2007, 10:26

This corner is easily recognisable by the row of Palm Trees outlining the outer edge and a brand new fence ;)

Yep, those Palm trees make it recognisable for me. When I see them I know we've reached to the 'bad boy' with the 'big rocks'. Not having the rocks on the edge of the road any more is makes it a lot easier on the imagination.

Phenoix

10th March 2007, 12:30

Im trying to picture wich corner this is.
How many peoploe have we lsot on it so far ?

slinky

10th March 2007, 15:47

Im trying to picture wich corner this is.
How many peoploe have we lsot on it so far ?

4 since ive been riding on it. - start beginning of december last year.

Yep, those Palm trees make it recognisable for me. When I see them I know we've reached to the 'bad boy' with the 'big rocks'. Not having the rocks on the edge of the road any more is makes it a lot easier on the imagination.

the rocks are still there, they are now just in behind the fence. so if the car or bike gets that far with speed........

Kittyhawk

10th March 2007, 20:53

Oooer does this mean I can bring the congas along and have a jam at the bar?

slinky

12th March 2007, 12:10

for those of you that post the weather maps.... where do yo uget them from?? what site.

Pumba

12th March 2007, 12:11

www.metservice.co.nz

skidMark

12th March 2007, 14:57

I will take you up on that bet that you wont.
Cos he'll never make it to see you.
He'll show off 2min after getting it and crash.

You seem very hiporcitical Mark.
You complained about me getting a 600, yet here you are wanting to jump onto a tho, prob with no insurance or lience.
Wish you the best of luck tho, cos dam your going to need it

well um considering a thou is $20,000 minimum for a shiny new zx10r

i will have my full by the time i save up considering i only get $200 a week

i won't have a thou anytime soon so i will probably save up buy a zxr250a get my restricted(which ive been able to get for over 6 months) then get my full and then wait a while then when i have my 20 grand, i can go buy myself a zx10r, well if i get a job i can get there sooner....bit hard to work with no license and a leg in a cast though.

skidMark

12th March 2007, 14:58

You seem very hiporcitical Mark.
You complained about me getting a 600, yet here you are wanting to jump onto a thou,

difference is i'm a wayyyy better rider than you it's not ego it's fact

Pumba

12th March 2007, 15:09

difference is i'm a wayyyy better rider than you it's not ego it's fact

How bigger hole do you want to dig yourself Mark because a coment like that is a pretty good starting point

Karma

12th March 2007, 15:49

difference is i'm a wayyyy better rider than you it's not ego it's fact

And everyone else is better than both of you ;)

Morcs

12th March 2007, 15:55

difference is i'm a wayyyy better rider than you it's not ego it's fact

Mark you wouldnt be able to handle a ZX10. Let alone ride it properly.

From my recent experiences with one, not only do you have to be a half decent rider to handle the excess weight, longer wheelbase etc, but a very high level of maturity is required, as simply cracking open the throttle can quite easily end up with the wheel front going through the rear window of the car in front, or you can end up in a ditch quite easily through gassing out of a corner hard.

Get a 400. far easier to live with, more fun to ride, and you can quite easily use its full potential without instantaniously killing yourself.

Not having a dig, just advising from recent experiences mate.

Phenoix

12th March 2007, 16:02

And everyone else is better than both of you ;)

Checky boy.
But mark, if you do a search on skidmark, try and spot how many negative coments there are about your riding on the treads here.
And i was commmenting about your abbilty to handle your EGO, or lack of abilty. Since every time you've crashed. You have blamed it on showing off. Yet you seem to learn nothing from it.

Disco Dan

12th March 2007, 16:31

for those of you that post the weather maps.... where do yo uget them from?? what site.

:innocent: :innocent: :innocent: :innocent:

Morcs

12th March 2007, 16:51

hedgier1

12th March 2007, 17:05

I want to ride!!!!!! But no bike!!!!!!!! Hows everyone going????
Just giving yo an update. My leg is getting better slowly and will be hopefully be back riding soon as possible. Hope ya all good and taking it easy.
Catch ya soon

SixPackBack

12th March 2007, 17:21

Who wants to bet me that SixPackBack will be along soon to kick his ass for this one?

Mark has the mental maturity of a 10 year old so whats the point.

HATER

13th March 2007, 07:01

slinky

13th March 2007, 08:04

Bah who cares about the weather anyways? whinging kiwis thats who...:dodge:

We did twilight road in the dark and wet last night at a decent pace too...:yes: and the atnr roads are 'easier' by comparison :blip:

i care cus im riding coro on saturday. its not that i can't ride in the rain, i just don't enjoy it and don't see the point in getting wet if you don't need to.

Jimmy B

13th March 2007, 09:42

[QUOTE=sl1nky;969536]4 since ive been riding on it. - start beginning of december last year.

i was one of them....

you can tell which corner it is cause i still have my pride stuck on the fence there somewhere.:laugh:

wasnt going fast at all but still managed $7500 worth of damage to the tlr.

Crikey Hater, glad to hear that you are OK. I have trouble remembering the corner but Ive only been down that road twice. So what actually happened? Did you get in a bit hot and run wide off the camber? Sunstrike?

HATER

13th March 2007, 10:26

Jimmy B

13th March 2007, 10:37

was only going fairly slow(recomended speed) but had the wrong line comeing into the corner,
as i was nearly up to the apex there was a landcruiser that had come up and was wanting to turn right into that driveway.
it was either put my head into the front of the truck or go off the road.
as soon as i hit the grass the front end went down.
pissed me off cause ive takin that corner faster and been fine.

I would've done the same thing under the circumstances and often thank my lucky stars that Ive got away with it if I cock my line up and get too close to centre on a right hander. Easily done and thanks for your reply :yes:

HATER

13th March 2007, 10:43

its all part of learning i guess, ive only been riding since november and having a accident is all part and parcel of it.
most of the guys that are good riders have had accidents. makes you abit more aware of what you are doing for the next time.
ill be there this thrusday with my new bike,

ManDownUnder

13th March 2007, 12:27

difference is i'm a wayyyy better rider than you it's not ego it's fact

And everyone else is better than both of you ;)

You guys ever noticed how the good riders don't say "I'm better than you" - they're more inclined to show/teach how it's meant to be done?

Pissing contests are never dignified affairs.

Karma

13th March 2007, 12:51

You guys ever noticed how the good riders don't say "I'm better than you" - they're more inclined to show/teach how it's meant to be done?

Pissing contests are never dignified affairs.

Whilst that may be true, the rider being taught has to understand that they are not as skilled as those who are teaching them. There's a few noobies around at the moment who seem to think they're gods gift to biking, and need to learn a bit of modesty before they can really start learning from their betters.

Not that I'm saying I'm that skilled myself :shit:

HATER

13th March 2007, 14:03

[QUOTE=Weasel;972874]Whilst that may be true, the rider being taught has to understand that they are not as skilled as those who are teaching them. There's a few noobies around at the moment who seem to think they're gods gift to biking, and need to learn a bit of modesty before they can really start learning from their betters.

Not that I'm saying I'm that skilled myself

IMHO me being a rider of only 3 months i was starting to get a little cocky myself and was pushing my bike in the same way.

im 28 and i dont mind taking advise from someone who is better/more experienced than me even if there younger.

me binning my pride and joy a month ago in front of all my peers was definining moment when i realised im not as good as i thought in fact i felt like a complete tool.

lucky it was only a low speed crash but it still made me step back and look at how i was riding up to that point.

alot of young guys eg mark dont really care to much about A: there bike B: them selves
not having a go at mark but the guys young and wants to have a bike that does warp 9.

maybe guidence and time might keep him from killing himself.

ManDownUnder

13th March 2007, 14:14

All I am willing to say is that I know what's up with Mark, and he needs patience and guidance - not continued streams of abuse. Believe it or not he's doing his best.

As with all of us he'll listen to those he respects. Anyone wanting to be listened to might want to consider a change of approach.

Jimmy B

13th March 2007, 14:26

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IMHO me being a rider of only 3 months i was starting to get a little cocky myself and was pushing my bike in the same way.

im 28 and i dont mind taking advise from someone who is better/more experienced than me even if there younger.

me binning my pride and joy a month ago in front of all my peers was definining moment when i realised im not as good as i thought in fact i felt like a complete tool.

lucky it was only a low speed crash but it still made me step back and look at how i was riding up to that point.
.

Hater looks like you're onto it and if you keep this up you will become a very accomplished rider :yes:

Karma

13th March 2007, 14:30

Hater looks like you're onto it and if you keep this up you will become a very accomplished rider :yes:

agreed... the first step to become great is realising that you are not. :yes:

HATER

13th March 2007, 14:43

agreed... the first step to become great is realising that you are not. :yes:

think it comes down to i worked hard to get my bike and to see it in that condition was heart breaking.

that and it puts things in perspective for me, i came off at under 40ks and my body hurt for days after(im not a small boy and can take some punishment) how would it be if i came off at 100ks.
bottom line i wouldnt be here.

ive just lernt to respect my ability and drop my pride, i dont have to impress anyone but myself, and if i dont come off my bike then im impressed and so is the insurance company!

Karma

13th March 2007, 15:00

think it comes down to i worked hard to get my bike and to see it in that condition was heart breaking.

Damn right, and a mighty fine looking bike it was too.

HATER

13th March 2007, 15:08

Damn right, and a mighty fine looking bike it was too.

just bought a new as of today.. i might see if i can hold onto it for abit longer this time.

Qkchk

13th March 2007, 15:58

Even tho this is the ATNR Dicussion thread.............

Don't you think all this shit-stirring, childish and toxic carry-on, has and will put off people who are intending to join us for a ride? If I was myself looking at joining KB and going out on one of the rides, reading this would probaly put me off, let alone any ride to do with KB. You gotta remember, even tho we might be all good people it only takes 1 bad thing to get us all done by the tar-brush.

Enough of the Mark bashing :bash:and more with the positive dicussion :hug:........

Phenoix

13th March 2007, 16:39

This ride is actually more about the meeting place at the end, than the ride itself. Tho the ride is fun.
Where 40 odd biker's of verying age's and sex (And weasel's is debatable) meet to have some food and drink and talk about bikes.
So come one come all to the greatest ride around

Qkchk

13th March 2007, 17:00

This ride is actually more about the meeting place at the end, than the ride itself.

Is everyone aware of the change in venue for Drinkies/Dinner?
Starting from the 22 March we will be finishing at BAR AFRICA
READ HERE FOR DETAILS (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=967702#post967702)

***********However if this weeks ride goes ahead (this weather isnt looking too promising) it will be the last at the Speights Ale House.

Pancakes

14th March 2007, 18:10

Dunno about the end being the best bit. I really enjoyed my first ride ever with other bikes and while I didn't get over as far as I have on roads I know better etc I felt "in tune" and the bike was predictible as which is all I can ask for really. I picked up tons from tailing some of the faster guys and learning from their lines. Let people pass which gives me warm feelings knowing they probably gave me a little "thank you" thought and I let them enjoy the ride more too. Agree with most of the posts, while unexpected stuff around a corner can send your plans out the window I didn't feel that I took that corner different to how I took any others and it was ok exept for the bikes stopped or slowing on the exit. I have to admit I slowed too and my first thought was "I don't want to be the ass-hole that just sails on by if someone needs help" but as soon as someone waved me on I clicked that I wasn't helping being on the road there. Maybe a bit about bins in the breifing, first on the scene will of course stop and once there are enough people to deal with the situation one waves others by. Then it won't play on my mind, did they need help or for everyone to carry on? Speaks loads that so many bikes can use the same road at the same time and 99.9% of the time feel really comfortable.

skidMark

15th March 2007, 12:40

Mark you wouldnt be able to handle a ZX10. Let alone ride it properly.

From my recent experiences with one, not only do you have to be a half decent rider to handle the excess weight, longer wheelbase etc, but a very high level of maturity is required, as simply cracking open the throttle can quite easily end up with the wheel front going through the rear window of the car in front, or you can end up in a ditch quite easily through gassing out of a corner hard.

Get a 400. far easier to live with, more fun to ride, and you can quite easily use its full potential without instantaniously killing yourself.

Not having a dig, just advising from recent experiences mate.

yes all noted but i have ridden a 06 zx10r threw it through some corners at various speeds yes it's a stupid quick bike but being on that old honda has shown me i can survive on a slower bike that taps out at 110kph and still enjoy the ride.

no point being quick if you have no license.

i will get a zx10r and i don't care what people say because i will prove them wrong, not digging at you morcs i respect you as a person, fact is though since soon after joining this site because of my age i have had alot of shit slung at me on these forums, and on the thursday night ride being abused numerous times for so called dodgy passings which i agree were sometimes a bit silly, but i know for a fact if others pulled the same moves which many did to me and other riders ahead of me forcing them to change lines or brake suddenly etc. they do not get givin shit because they don't dare have a go at others thier own age, i'm seen as just a weak kid in a way, and that you can all rant and dig into me all you want because you know i won't do shit cus i'm a skinny teenager.

but kiwibiker has givin me alot of new friends who would rather help me with my riding without digging into me and respect me as a human being, thats the only reason i am still on this site and take all the bullshit from alot of people.

i don't have a go at people ive been cut off on rides so many times it's not even funny.

and if i was older and bigger i wouldn't dig into a younger rider i would try help them.

yes ive givin a fair amount of shit on here because people gave me shit to start with, i spose in some stupid way trying to fit in and be accepted,

sorry my rant is over i will leave you to it now

SM

Pumba

15th March 2007, 12:54

So who is in tonight, Anyone?

Jimmy B

15th March 2007, 13:01

yes all noted but i have ridden a 06 zx10r threw it through some corners at various speeds yes it's a stupid quick bike but being on that old honda has shown me i can survive on a slower bike that taps out at 110kph and still enjoy the ride.

no point being quick if you have no license.

i will get a zx10r and i don't care what people say because i will prove them wrong, not digging at you morcs i respect you as a person, fact is though since soon after joining this site because of my age i have had alot of shit slung at me on these forums, and on the thursday night ride being abused numerous times for so called dodgy passings which i agree were sometimes a bit silly, but i know for a fact if others pulled the same moves which many did to me and other riders ahead of me forcing them to change lines or brake suddenly etc. they do not get givin shit because they don't dare have a go at others thier own age, i'm seen as just a weak kid in a way, and that you can all rant and dig into me all you want because you know i won't do shit cus i'm a skinny teenager.

but kiwibiker has givin me alot of new friends who would rather help me with my riding without digging into me and respect me as a human being, thats the only reason i am still on this site and take all the bullshit from alot of people.

i don't have a go at people ive been cut off on rides so many times it's not even funny.

and if i was older and bigger i wouldn't dig into a younger rider i would try help them.

yes ive givin a fair amount of shit on here because people gave me shit to start with, i spose in some stupid way trying to fit in and be accepted,

sorry my rant is over i will leave you to it now

SM

SM,

I don’t know you but I am looking forward to meeting and riding with the bloke that wrote that post. You put your ideas forward very well. :yes:

NinjaNanna

15th March 2007, 13:13

i care cus im riding coro on saturday. its not that i can't ride in the rain, i just don't enjoy it and don't see the point in getting wet if you don't need to.

Now now tell the truth you just don't want to get those nice new leathers wet :dodge:

Indiana_Jones

15th March 2007, 13:17

No licence is awesome! :D

-Indy

Kittyhawk

15th March 2007, 13:47

I might go tonight....if my leathers dry in time. Rode last night in the storm to see how the new toy really handles....sticking to the speed limit this time was fun in those conditions.

Disco Dan

15th March 2007, 14:07

Flipping eck...

Theres a lot of EGO in this thread!

Phoenix/skidmark - whats with the bitching? Neither of you are 'experts'... stop the slagging...

For the record though, I would have to say skidmark would be the proficient rider of the two... but what does it matter?

Kittyhawk

15th March 2007, 14:07

I personally dont see the point of "netbashing" any rider up about their skills in riding.

No matter what bike, and what rider, we all have a right to ride to ride on the road...(thats if you have a licence.) If it's safely or not, thats up to the individual.

A little id card saying what type of licence you hold dosent change the fact there are unpredictable situations which do occur beyond the riders control.

Leave the cat fights in the playground. Just enjoy the good things about riding on Thurs nights!! and hanging out with other bikers.

slinky

15th March 2007, 14:14

Now now tell the truth you just don't want to get those nice new leathers wet :dodge:

Damn straight i dont!!!! when it takes 3 days to dry them[apparently]
and i don't exactly like riding in the rain. if it happens it happens, But no point in doing it if you don't have to.

R6_kid

15th March 2007, 14:21

bro you aint a rider of the greenhithe valley if you cant handle getting wet...

Gonna try make an appearance tonight (on a bike), anyone planning on riding slow... im gonna be riding a honda.

Qkchk

15th March 2007, 14:22

At this stage the RIDE IS ON FOR TONIGHT!

HOWEVER, I will be making a judgement call closer to 5.30ish, unless the heaven totally unload in the meantime it should be all go still.

So who is coming out for a pre-winter, pre-daylight savings ride?

Joni

15th March 2007, 14:48

OK guys, after several attempts to keep the Thursday night ride threads on topic, this is the final thread....

This thread is to stay an information point, not a point for discussing crap...

Attempts to take this thread off topic will be met with the posts being moved to PD and an infraction to wash it down.

Keep it clean guys, its not on that thread after thread has to be started on the same topic to ensure a discussion/informative thread stay on topic.

OK, Mod hat off... enjoy the ride tonight :scooter:

edit: I have merged all the other 6 or so discussion threads, please feel free to discuss the rides in there...

Qkchk

15th March 2007, 14:54

This thread is to stay an information point, not a point for discussing crap...

Attempts to take this thread off topic will be met with the posts being moved to PD and an infraction to wash it down.

Thanks Joni

Take note peeps, I will be enforcing this as well. It only takes a quick note to a Mod...... :nono:

Disco Dan

15th March 2007, 14:58

...whats the word on disco corner? you putting a pointer on? or is it not an issue?

HATER

15th March 2007, 15:03

count me in. i will be taking it easy as i have a new bike and need to get my confidence back after last times event.

Qkchk

15th March 2007, 15:14

...whats the word on disco corner? you putting a pointer on? or is it not an issue?

It will be in da pre-ride briefing...........

REMEMBER: This will be the last night at the Speights Ale House, next week we will be having dinner at BAR AFRICA.

Kittyhawk

15th March 2007, 15:24

Yea leathers are dry apart from gloves...so will be making it tonight.

It's not quite cold enough to wear mittens just yet.

Fingers crossed it dosen't rain!

ldnz

15th March 2007, 15:24

Im in, plus mate on a rgv150 possibly. If I can rip the other side off my bike in time.

Karma

15th March 2007, 15:37

you can all rant and dig into me all you want because you know i won't do shit cus i'm a skinny teenager.

We can? Thanks very much.

Chaosmage

15th March 2007, 15:39

I should be there, looks like the suns come out for us.

:sunny:

Qkchk

15th March 2007, 15:59

I should be there, looks like the suns come out for us.

:sunny:

It has over my way, heres a pic looking west towards Westgate/Whenuipai 10 mins ago.......:sunny:

Pumba

15th March 2007, 16:00

Blue sky here at work in Penrose, blowing a bloddy gale, what the hell count me in

Qkchk

15th March 2007, 16:19

Ok Ride is still on............

See you turkeys up at Westgate, 6.30pm.

Take care out there tonight, the wind is still blustery but is supposed to drop to 10 knots overnight.

Macktheknife

15th March 2007, 16:32

See you all at the pub, for the last time in this one!

Pumba

15th March 2007, 17:26

Right count me out ive managed to come into finacial difilculties (I left my wallet at work ok)

slinky

15th March 2007, 17:28

bro you aint a rider of the greenhithe valley if you cant handle getting wet...

i didn't say anything about not handling it, i said whats the point n getting wet if you don't need to?

classic zed

15th March 2007, 21:30

Still not sure how hard to push the monster into a corner in the wet but Im working on it :2thumbsup

toymachine

16th March 2007, 19:07

Anyone know where that camera fella's going to post the vid?

SwanTiger

17th March 2007, 13:30

skidMark

19th March 2007, 13:17

Mark, keep riding hard mate, you have mountains of enthusiasm and passion for motorcycles and love to ride.

You know I'll always ride with you (because you're so slow and make me feel like I'm a faster rider :laugh:)

you leave me for dead lol

you taught me alot in the orewa kfc carpark, about where to brake etc. has got me out of some sticky situations,

in saying that you did lowside my green zxr that night, when i had only had it two weeks, all is forgiven though , good thing i took the fairings off eh :yes:

look forward to catching up with you sometime anaru, i get my leg out of the cast on the 5th of april i think it is, and get my license back 5th of june

skidMark

19th March 2007, 13:20

Harry the Barstard

19th March 2007, 17:56

kiwifruit

19th March 2007, 18:01

great idea mark, you wana split the shipping on a supercharger kit from calisuperbikes? should bump it up to 240-260hp
they are a bit gutless stock.....

thanks dan, i myself thought it was very good call

Harry the Barstard

19th March 2007, 21:44

just for clarification is skidmark the guy on the 100cc ct kind of style bike?
Also just for the record zx10,s are the dogs danglers and im in no way dissin them. :yes: one day ill have one

Phenoix

20th March 2007, 06:36

Yip, the sounds like Mark,
Were there crutches sticking out the back ?

slinky

20th March 2007, 10:20

so whos looking forward to some night riding!!?? :D

Morcs

20th March 2007, 11:17

so whos looking forward to some night riding!!?? :D

:D

Gotta love night riding. might have to get meself a hi-vis vest...

Karma

20th March 2007, 11:21

I need a pair of clear sunglasses I think... need the smoked visor to ride to work in the sun, but makes it hard to see in the back of beyond with no street lights :(

slinky

20th March 2007, 11:43

i need lights that turn the corner with me. i start to go round, and then get edgy because i can't quite see where im turning :p

Morcs

20th March 2007, 12:22

now thats one thing i love about naked bikes!

ManDownUnder

20th March 2007, 12:36

I need a pair of clear sunglasses I think... need the smoked visor to ride to work in the sun, but makes it hard to see in the back of beyond with no street lights :(

In Westgate is a Pharmacy (right down toward the NW motorway end) and last time I was in there they had a "Cheapies" cabinet... Ditry Dog, Polarised for $60.

slinky

20th March 2007, 13:03

In Westgate is a Pharmacy (right down toward the NW motorway end) and last time I was in there they had a "Cheapies" cabinet... Ditry Dog, Polarised for $60.

i heard polorised aren't good because they make it so you can't see oil/wet patches on the road. and possibly bumps n minor road imperfections aswell

ManDownUnder

20th March 2007, 13:07

i heard polorised aren't good because they make it so you can't see oil/wet patches on the road. and possibly bumps n minor road imperfections aswell

News to me (but that doesn't make it wrong..) Oil patches show up to me as a black, very shiney, almost velvet texture- as do wet tar patches.

The DD's I got have the golden lense too - not the dark grey and I find they seem to sharpen the focus... like the "blue blockers" they used to advertise> The miracle's in the colour/filter though - not the make model.

The polarised lense get rid of that super birght "spangle" you can get when the sun reflects off a car or other shiney object. So much easier on the eyes on a long ride on a bright day.

Kittyhawk

20th March 2007, 13:11

Always looking forward to night riding!

slinky

20th March 2007, 13:22

News to me (but that doesn't make it wrong..) Oil patches show up to me as a black, very shiney, almost velvet texture- as do wet tar patches.

The DD's I got have the golden lense too - not the dark grey and I find they seem to sharpen the focus... like the "blue blockers" they used to advertise> The miracle's in the colour/filter though - not the make model.

The polarised lense get rid of that super birght "spangle" you can get when the sun reflects off a car or other shiney object. So much easier on the eyes on a long ride on a bright day.

yeh, i haven't experienced it myself, but have been told by more then one persons. Possibly just makes things like that harder to see rather then not being able to see them at all.

Disco Dan

20th March 2007, 13:28

:D

Gotta love night riding. might have to get meself a hi-vis vest...

I got one if you need to borrow it... XXL - large enough to go over the top of my jacket and button up on the front. Doesnt flap around either... just feel like a pillock...

i need lights that turn the corner with me. i start to go round, and then get edgy because i can't quite see where im turning :p

...yeah i know that feeling! Tempted to install spot lights! or attach a torch to my fricking helmet!!!

slinky

20th March 2007, 13:33

Tempted to install spot lights! or attach a torch to my fricking helmet!!!

must be a sacs thing.....
i was just planning on adjusting to it.

Disco Dan

20th March 2007, 13:34

must be a sacs thing.....
i was just planning on adjusting to it.

oh yeah!? ...never thought about that... :innocent:

Karma

20th March 2007, 15:15

In Westgate is a Pharmacy (right down toward the NW motorway end) and last time I was in there they had a "Cheapies" cabinet... Ditry Dog, Polarised for $60.

$60? I thought it was a cheapies cabinet? Where's the nearest $2 shop?

Disco Dan

20th March 2007, 15:21

$60? I thought it was a cheapies cabinet? Where's the nearest $2 shop?

what a skinflint! hehe

...FYI vaseline is bad for your bum, you should use KY. Far less irritaition... :yes: ....apparently... hehehehe

slinky

20th March 2007, 15:24

...FYI vaseline is bad for your bum, you should use KY. Far less irritaition... :yes: ....apparently... hehehehe

you know too much for your own good.!!
pretty sure that bit of knowledge is going to get you in trouble

Kittyhawk

20th March 2007, 16:02

$60? I thought it was a cheapies cabinet? Where's the nearest $2 shop?

Tisk Tisk.....

Victoria Park Markets....there's an asian sunglasses shop and dirty dog sunnies are $25 and anything up from there, also they have cheap $10 pairs too...soo many to choose from.

It's where I always get my sunnies from.

Karma

20th March 2007, 16:15

Yeh... all I need is something to stop the wind in my eyes, that's all eh... I ain't no Rayban wearing latte drinking ponsonby rider you know...

avgas

20th March 2007, 16:16

$60? I thought it was a cheapies cabinet? Where's the nearest $2 shop?
$5 metal frame jobs - good quality
That place on Dom rd, next to Chinese grocery shop and foodtown. The place that sells Halloween's costumes.

crashe

20th March 2007, 16:40

Weasel - Im with you on this one...... there is nought wrong with $2 sunnies.

I have brought $45, $50, $10 and $25 pairs of sunnies and all of them have snapped one arm piece off.

Now the $2 pair I brought back in Oct 2003 when attending a funeral..... and they are still going strong. Ok they arent a fashion statement, but they keep the crap out of my eyes and the sun rays out as well.

I have to wear sunnies a hell of a lot due the sunlight actually hurting my eyes. And these $2 sunnies work a treat.

It's the putting them on and taking them off out of the helmet that damages the arms on the sunnies.

EDIT: Sorry for taking this off topic....... my apologies.

Phenoix

20th March 2007, 17:06

...yeah i know that feeling! Tempted to install spot lights! or attach a torch to my fricking helmet!!!

If we all do this, it'll light up DAN corner when the first person goes off so hopefully everyone else see's it and doesnt follow this time. :dodge:

But yea, the naked and Ducati (I think) have that advantage of moving headlight, brillent idea

Morcs

20th March 2007, 17:12

If we all do this, it'll light up DAN corner when the first person goes off so hopefully everyone else see's it and doesnt follow this time. :dodge:

Nah because Dan will be there at the side of the road waving a huge reflective banner saying 'disco corner' in a way of deterrance so it remains his corner :)

Phenoix

20th March 2007, 18:08

You raise a valid point.
Not many people (espially so young) have there own peice of road :P
tho it was well paid for :P

Disco Dan

20th March 2007, 18:14

Nah because Dan will be there at the side of the road waving a huge reflective banner saying 'disco corner' in a way of deterrance so it remains his corner :)

....diddnt you come off the same corner a week beforehand? :innocent: :Punk:

vagrant

20th March 2007, 19:35

The trick for twin headlight bikes is to cross the beams. Unlike ghostbusters, you don't blow up:shit: , but when you tip the bike into the corner, the inside headlight is now pointing more upwards and round the corner.
You may have to swap them back for your WOF, depending on where you take it:msn-wink:

Disco Dan

20th March 2007, 19:42

You raise a valid point.
Not many people (espially so young) have there own peice of road :P
tho it was well paid for :P

Who you calling 'young' sonny? Last conversation i heard about you people were surprised you were over 18... :rofl:

surfer

20th March 2007, 19:44

Weasel - Im with you on this one...... there is nought wrong with $2 sunnies.

I have brought $45, $50, $10 and $25 pairs of sunnies and all of them have snapped one arm piece off.

I have to wear sunnies a hell of a lot due the sunlight actually hurting my eyes. And these $2 sunnies work a treat.

It's the putting them on and taking them off out of the helmet that damages the arms on the sunnies.

EDIT: Sorry for taking this off topic....... my apologies.

I'm not so sure that you are doing yourself any favours here. The cheap ones may not actually have a UV rating in which case your pupils are wider because of the dark lense and you let more sun in to damage your eyes. Worth checking before you bargain buy, especially at $2.

skidMark

20th March 2007, 20:19

Hey skidmark,
Im so not having a dig at you, but dont you think a zx10 is a pretty huge jump? Im not saying this to just you, i dont think i would recomend anyone take a big upgrade like that. What about a cbr600 or something. They still go hard and hold their own but it's lighter and more of a gradual step.Its just my opinion and it dosent mean squat, but i think a riders bike should grow in CC's as the riders experance and skill's grow. Get something that challanges you dont get me wrong you need a challange to keep your learning curve going.

Like i said im not giving you any shit and its just ones guys opinion. What ever you do keep riding and try not to bight off more than you can chew.

appreciated mate i understand youre not having a dig, i wouldn't go for the cbr600 as i'm not a honda man myself i like the kawasakis

the main thing is at the moment unless they impore i do not like the new 636 and have heard from riders about them starting to get very feathery in the front at higher speeds, in reality i in no way need a zx10r for street use no way in hell you could use all the power on the street, considering on the open road a very rarely go above 110-120kph, except for when ive had a new bike and done the tradional how fast does it go routine,

wouldn't be doing that with the zx10 except for down the back straight of pukekohe which in reality by the time i have a zx10 will be paddock with horses running on it.

the thing is i really like the zx10 it's fast but still rideable for everyday commuting (didn't scare the shit out of me) could nurse it round or give it shit bbut very easily nurseable for commuting use, and i just found it so flickable, it felt in no way like a 200 kg bike flicked into corners alot like a 250 if anything it felt alot more stable than a zxr250 and so on and far more stable and flickable than 'the 600cc bike ive ridden in saying that i have only ridden older 600's in the past, but who knows when i get my full and it comes time to actually buy one i may go for a modern 600 and find thats enough for my liking, but nobody's let me ride theirs yet , and i can't do a shop test ride without a full,

maybe i'm just dreaming, i want to get into trackdays,

first call of duty is a plate,(before prices hike up to the $1200 they will be in 2008) then some leathers undecided on one or two piece yet i want two piece because easier for everyday riding , but one piece will be alot better for trackdays i want to do , and it's not like i can afford a one and a two piece set of leathers, and i know if i get two piece i will go heck i'm only going down the road i will just wear jeans and the top half. well i would rather put on one piece considering 2 of the times i have crashed have been within 1km of home,

embarresingly dad saw one from the kitchen window(got home and he was laughing extremely hard , i was too because it was a silly mistake (new tyres , had to throw it into a corner in a hurry hoped it would stick but hit the slick part and down she went, yes i already knew all about slick new tyres.....long story lol).

damn am i babbling tonight, and i'm meant to be fixing my r/c monster truck, (too many esses up the street sideways , stripped all the teeth off the gears in the servo, **whoops**) , hey i have no license gotta pass the time LOL.

up shut now will i, were you as. :shutup:

Karma

20th March 2007, 20:44

I'm not so sure that you are doing yourself any favours here. The cheap ones may not actually have a UV rating in which case your pupils are wider because of the dark lense and you let more sun in to damage your eyes. Worth checking before you bargain buy, especially at $2.

Yeh... I don't need sunglasses eh, ironically quite the opposite, I just want a pair of clear glasses so that I can flip up my visor but still have some protection against the wind for my eyes.

crashe

20th March 2007, 22:22

Yeh... I don't need sunglasses eh, ironically quite the opposite, I just want a pair of clear glasses so that I can flip up my visor but still have some protection against the wind for my eyes.

Buy yourself some safety glasses....... the wrap around ones with the arms on them.

I have a set for when I ride at night time when I have the visor up.

NinjaNanna

21st March 2007, 08:56

Yeh... I don't need sunglasses eh, ironically quite the opposite, I just want a pair of clear glasses so that I can flip up my visor but still have some protection against the wind for my eyes.

Wouldn't you be better off with a clear visor and sun glasses during the day, that way you never have to compromise and ride with your visor up at all.

The Stranger

21st March 2007, 08:58

Wouldn't you be better off with a clear visor and sun glasses during the day, that way you never have to compromise and ride with your visor up at all.

I use a clear visor and sunglasses by day so as I can ride with my visor up. Better cooling.

Karma

21st March 2007, 09:09

Wouldn't you be better off with a clear visor and sun glasses during the day, that way you never have to compromise and ride with your visor up at all.

Hmm... sounds far too logical to me.

Pumba

21st March 2007, 12:53

Wouldn't you be better off with a clear visor and sun glasses during the day, that way you never have to compromise and ride with your visor up at all.

Personally I like to ride with visor up especially round town and such. All personal preference.

Now back on topic im in this week, not sure what the weather holds for tomorow though

Buddy L

21st March 2007, 20:20

Ok-Dokie im their this week with the new toy, but will be taking it easy hasn't got a scratch on her and don't want to start now.:shutup:

Harry the Barstard

21st March 2007, 20:46

Yeh... I don't need sunglasses eh, ironically quite the opposite, I just want a pair of clear glasses so that I can flip up my visor but still have some protection against the wind for my eyes.

Hey i am a skydiver and a biker. Wylie X put out these sunnies/skydive goggles. They are real good at 200kph as i do that most days out of a plane. When u buy them they come with clear and tinted lenses that are interchangeable. But wait theres more....... You can wear them as normal sunnies or you can take the arms off and clip a headband straight onto the hindge where the arms you have just removed clip on.

I sometimes wear them when riding as having no arms dosent apply any uncomfortable pressure to you temples. They wont budge because as i say i freefall with them at terminal velocity. Also they dont fog up.

A wee bit pricey at $150 to $200 but like i say sunnies and goggles.

slinky

22nd March 2007, 08:47

if the ride is cancelled, does everyone still go for a drink??

slinky

22nd March 2007, 08:52

if the ride is cancelled, does everyone still go for a drink??

Disco Dan

22nd March 2007, 11:19

if it was disco_dan it will be put on you tube probably (was he riding a red gsx600?) goto www.youtube.com (http://www.youtube.com) and enter the name dsoutham i think it might be d_southam , i can't remember sorry

errr its in bits down the north western remember..... :shutup:

I have some vids from a month or so ago on there of a few KB rides...

surfer

22nd March 2007, 14:28

Hey i am a skydiver and a biker. Wylie X put out these sunnies/skydive goggles. They are real good at 200kph as i do that most days out of a plane. When u buy them they come with clear and tinted lenses that are interchangeable. But wait theres more....... You can wear them as normal sunnies or you can take the arms off and clip a headband straight onto the hindge where the arms you have just removed clip on.

I sometimes wear them when riding as having no arms dosent apply any uncomfortable pressure to you temples. They wont budge because as i say i freefall with them at terminal velocity. Also they dont fog up.

A wee bit pricey at $150 to $200 but like i say sunnies and goggles.

Where would I get a pair from? And are there cheaper ones than $200?

ManDownUnder

22nd March 2007, 14:59

Anyone wanting to donate a couple of bucks, see here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=46554). Get the money to me at the end of the ride/at the pub and we'll make sure it's passed on pronto.

Just think of it as buying a beer for the man.

Macktheknife

22nd March 2007, 15:04

if the ride is cancelled, does everyone still go for a drink??

YES, go to Bar Africa in Albany, if you can, bring something for Kerry and his wife and kids who have just lost their home and everything in it in a fire in Wellington. Clothes, shoes, toys for the kids, cash, etc.
Kids are 2.5 and 6 yo.
See here for the thread
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=46554

Qkchk

22nd March 2007, 15:48

The weather's cleared up 100% and the ride is still on for tonight!

Let's see the rest of you 'part-timers' turn up who were too CHICKEN to ride in between the showers last week......... would of thought you must all melt in the rain! :lol:

Couple of things to remember tonight:

1. Please change your visors to clear - I wouldn't recommend riding tonight till Daylight Savings in Oct with a tinted visor!

2. It will be a bit colder tonight because of the darkness, so wrap up and keep warm. :cold:

2. Change of venue starts tonight :Punk: - We are all finishing up at BAR AFRICA - Corner of William Pickering and Omega Place in Albany (See map at the bottom for directions..) Those on the ride tonight, we will re-group after the initial ride and go in convoy if youre not sure where to go.

3. Bring some $$$ Gold coins for a donation for a fellow KBer who lost his worldly goods in a house fire. See MacktheKnife for more details (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=985319&postcount=2250).

See you tuff lot at Westgate - Same time as usual 6.30pm!

Timaa

22nd March 2007, 16:06

Does anyone have some spare gear they can lend me for the ride? im keen to go. just wondering. i have gloves but nothing else for a motorbiike.lol
although ill survive in my jacket and jeans, its not the safest.

Harry the Barstard

22nd March 2007, 17:06

Where would I get a pair from? And are there cheaper ones than $200?

I think the cheapest ones are $100 to $150. Any skydiving outlet will sell them or you could look them up online. I think rock climbers use em too. Give me a call if you have any trouble as i can buy them from work on your behalf if you get me the model no u want. ill get u the price.
Good luck.

Qkkid

22nd March 2007, 22:51

Change of venue starts tonight :Punk: - We are all finishing up at BAR AFRICA - Corner of William Pickering and Omega Place in Albany (See map at the bottom for directions..) Those on the ride tonight, we will re-group after the initial ride and go in convoy if youre not sure where to go.

What a great night 37 bikes no binns :yes: Definately better ridin:scooter: the ATNR in the dark:gob: A few good wheelies outside the bar ,well done devil:love: nice wheelie They went out of there way for us:Punk: Bar Africa that is. This is now our new venue so lets support it :rockon:

FROSTY

22nd March 2007, 23:26

What a great night 37 bikes no binns :yes: Definately better ridin:scooter: the ATNR in the dark:gob: A few good wheelies outside the bar ,well done devil:love: nice wheelie They went out of there way for us:Punk: Bar Africa that is. This is now our new venue so lets support it :rockon:
NOOO BINS????__Hmm boy do i wanna be a fly on dat mans wall

Disco Dan

22nd March 2007, 23:53

....Morcs says hi... ...and says a big thanks to the people that helped him out. Sounds like an interesting night...:innocent:

FROSTY

22nd March 2007, 23:56

Morks has got some SPLAINING to do :innocent:

0arbreaka

23rd March 2007, 00:16

Morks has got some SPLAINING to do :innocent: And undoubtedly some coughing up... Atleast he's alright, cant say that much about the bike though.

paveho

23rd March 2007, 08:10

New venue is great, QKs :yes: Thanks for the ride everyone. I found the dark 'very different'. Will take a bit of getting used to, me thinks !:eek:

The Stranger

23rd March 2007, 08:16

And undoubtedly some coughing up... Atleast he's alright, cant say that much about the bike though.

Oh goodness, I hope we aren't talking about the ZX10R here?

Karma

23rd March 2007, 08:41

Oh goodness, I hope we aren't talking about the ZX10R here?

We're not talking about much on public forum eh ;)

Timaa

23rd March 2007, 10:55

did morcs bin it last nyt?

Timaa

23rd March 2007, 10:55

did morcs bin it last nyt? lmao :shutup: gutted

Morcs

23rd March 2007, 17:12

Oh goodness, I hope we aren't talking about the ZX10R here?

..........yes :dodge:

Still cant figure out how i managed it, straight line, in the dry, nana'ing it, shortshifted first gear into second....and bike goes sliding down the road...

Got quite a buzz sliding in my leathers, til i saw the bike doing the same thing...

Anyways, like disco said on my behalf, many thanks to everyone who came over instantly and helped me out. much appreciated.

As for the bike... mirror gone obviously, not a major. fairings all down left side have minors cracks and scrapes as well as the tank - nothing a bit of painting and plastic welding cant sort. The biggie though is the air duct inlet which runs through the steering head - any impact pretty much causes it to cave it... speaking of which - Deathstar hurry up with the price for that please :D