Help needed from experienced rider

[race me!!!!]

hi this is going to sound dumb but!!
i was wondering if on the next thursday night ride or kb ride if someone older and or wiser would be willing to teach me some sense and saftey tips!

i was a cocky rider who thought he new it all until saturday in the rain i pulled out into a road from a driveway and my arse stepped out so far i could see my tail light! i went home and changed my boxers lol!

anyway point of the story i dont want to die off somthing stupid that some older fulla could just tell me!!

i would appreciate any tips or secrets right down to bike maintanence and someone to ride with
cheers for the time you took to read this:rockon:

[McJim]

Look up 'Mentors' under the members list in the Senior members section and PM a mentor.

Alternatively I've booked myself onto the BRONZ RRRS course 20th August. Look up Ride Right Ride Safe in forums.

All useful.

[98tls]

good on you for asking for help...i cant help as to far away but am sure someone will step up and give you a hand.......nice to see someone who doesnt pretend to know it all.

[Kendog]

good on you for asking for help...i cant help as to far away but am sure someone will step up and give you a hand.......nice to see someone who doesnt pretend to know it all.

Absobloddylutely!!!

The Kendogs have managed to get in one mentor session this winter and are looking forward to more when the weather becomes a bit better. It is sooooooo very worth it, the knowledge of some of the people on this site is outstanding!! Go for it mate.

[Paul in NZ]

You made the first step to wisdom already - well done..

[The Stranger]

The best advice I can give you is RRRS (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=28643)

[merv]

As Paul says you've made the first step to wisdom - now you know what a slide under power or from cornering on a slippery surface feels like. Now you just have to master throttle control so that you feel in control and not out of control so that you know just how much throttle to use and that you have to button off instantly you feel the slide.

Practising sliding on a dirt bike on a slippery surface is a good way to learn this skill.

[Squeak the Rat]

The best advice I can give you is RRRS (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=28643)
I second that. This isn't a cost, it's an investment.

Good on ya race me!!!!, you ask not a stupid question.

[Keystone19]

Hey Race Me!!!!

There are a lot of experienced riders on the Thursday night ride who would be happy to spend some time with you. Off the top of my head the more experienced and level headed ones (most of the time) would be QkChk or Blackbuell.

Maybe send one of them a PM...:yes:

[SwanTiger]

Send a PM to markauckland.

[SimJen]

Easy to do, where I live we get a little ice build up just down from my driveway on a bit of a rise. With Supercorsa pro's it would step out really easy when I took off. Got to the point where 2nd gear was needed and a deft touch on the throttle. I now got some Pilot powers and cold grip is a hell of a lot better.
Im not professing to know it all, or even much for that matter ;)
My driveway is fine gravel so I always give it a bit of throttle to get used to the feeling of a slide and the power delivery and touch required to save it.
Perhaps you could do the same, just be careful not to drop it (and not on my driveway).
Good on ya for speaking up :)

[race me!!!!]

Send a PM to markauckland.
EXPLAIN PLEASE??

[skidMark]

i already know him swanny good mate of mine....

but i think hes a better rider than me.... lol

[SARGE]

i already know him swanny good mate of mine....

but i think hes a better rider than me.... lol


dude .. JSG is a better rider than you..

[Maha]

EXPLAIN PLEASE??
I can explain.......Swanny is being a bitch, he's good like that......:blip:

[DMNTD]

Good onya RACE ME!!!! for speaking up man.
If you're ever keen come up for a burn on some good roads with minimal traffic and all manner of conditions...more than willing to share what I have learnt over the years.



dude .. JSG is a better rider than you..
OUCH!!!! Burn!

[Riff Raff]

For all of you being dickheads - stop it now. When someone genuinely asks for help, smartarse replies are not helpful.

The list of mentors is located here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showgroups.php?) (under the list of moderators) for those who wish to develop their motorcycling skills with an experienced rider.

[skidMark]

dude .. JSG is a better rider than you..

jsg isn't a rider hes a road hazard and should be included in the next road code...me on the other hand i'm just a slow bastard in the twisties...

[race me!!!!]

cheers tl rider im keen for a ride ill try keep up!
thanks riff raff im only new on this site but i have noticed things get very side tracked very quickly!!

[SARGE]

jsg isn't a rider hes a road hazard and should be included in the next road code...me on the other hand i'm just a slow bastard in the twisties...


but in his favor .. he's never been run over by a BUS ... :gob: lol

[Qkchk]

There are a lot of experienced riders on the Thursday night ride who would be happy to spend some time with you. Off the top of my head the more experienced and level headed ones (most of the time) would be QkChk or Blackbuell.

:o Such kind words Keystone!:o Never realised I was level headed. (maybe thats why the drool runs out both sides of me mouth..)

RACE ME!! There are quite a few experienced riders on the ATNR (Auck thur night ride) SEE HERE FOR MORE DETAILS (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=33348)and youre very welcome to come along and have a chat to us and if your extra nice;) I can ride with you and give a bit of coaching if need be. I find the ATNR is a good place to talk turkey & :bs: with other riders and to improve you skills. If you can ride well at night (and in the wet @ night) you can ride well in general. (Except on black ice, sorry we dont have the facilities to train on this:shit:) Look forward to seeing you on a future ride.

[race me!!!!]

thanks qck chk i will be coming this thursday do i need to change my visor to a clear one??

[race me!!!!]

sorrry about the spelling of your name

[DMNTD]

cheers tl rider im keen for a ride ill try keep up!
Mate...I'd genuinely try and help you learn something...NOT race away like an idiot (shut up y'all!).:blah:
Lots of different conditions up here re surfaces and hazards for you to learn.
Bonus is that there's some mean arsed scenery too!


PS: Nice rack mate

[Qkchk]

thanks qck chk i will be coming this thursday do i need to change my visor to a clear one??
Its not a rule in such but I would advise you do change it for your own safety. There is nothing more harder than looking through a tint visor with an oncoming car and fog on the outside of your visor while goin around a corner.... it aint much fun!

[Maha]

cheers tl rider im keen for a ride ill try keep up!
thanks riff raff im only new on this site but i have noticed things get very side tracked very quickly!!
No No, dont try and keep up, it wont happen....TL seems to be at the destination the day before everyone else....:blip:

[The Stranger]

cheers tl rider im keen for a ride ill try keep up!!!

No no no, Don't do that.

[race me!!!!]

tl i am down! where is up here though??

[Maha]

tl i am down! where is up here though??
No body really knows.....he just........appears....:confused:

[race me!!!!]

arent tls tl1000s very very quick bikes?? hmmm if your alive still on a tl1000 i think you would be a brilliant teacher!! i dont want to keep up just learn lots i dont want to die young (or end up old ironic really)

[McJim]

Good on you Race Me!!!!! for going out on the Thursday night ride. I don't yet have the guts for that coz I'd probably:

a/ get left behind.
b/ hold up the other riders.
c/ bin my bike trying to keep up and riding beyond my ability.
d/ All or an assortment of the above.

Best of luck and once again fair play to you for having a go - you are a braver man than me.:2thumbsup

[Qkchk]

Good on you Race Me!!!!! for going out on the Thursday night ride. I don't yet have the guts for that coz I'd probably:

a/ get left behind.
b/ hold up the other riders.
c/ bin my bike trying to keep up and riding beyond my ability.
d/ All or an assortment of the above.

I have not lost a newbie yet on the ride due to being 'left behind' or by them 'binning it' (even tho I cant say the same for the bigger bikes:nya:). I have quite a few riders on 250's, so you would not 'be out of place'. All I can say is "Come along and try it, if youre not happy you can leave at your own leisure".

I do cater for slower riders (as long as you don't crawl along at 60kph in a 100kph zone or anything stupidly slow like that...) I have a system that allows for the slower riders and so they dont get lost. Just ask any of the following riders: Pheniox, Johnny Rotten, MarkAuckland, Swanny, Buddy L, GTAe these guys are/have ridden 250's on the ride. If you would like to know anything else (no matter how small or silly) just PM me.

[Zapf]

I might come along Thursday nite and play father goose for the newbies

[Qkchk]

I might come along Thursday nite and play father goose for the newbies
Would appreciate the support Zapf........:niceone:

Shit, with all the interest I hope the weather plays ball..........:innocent:

[DMNTD]

No No, dont try and keep up, it wont happen....TL seems to be at the destination the day before everyone else....:blip:

No body really knows.....he just........appears....:confused:

No no no, Don't do that.

Hey you two!! You're going to blow my innocent persona I'm attempting...how am I going? Come on be truthful



arent tls tl1000s very very quick bikes?? hmmm if your alive still on a tl1000 i think you would be a brilliant teacher!! i dont want to keep up just learn lots i dont want to die young (or end up old ironic really)
Have survived 4 TLS's mate but have moved on to different styles....I've a fully blown Street Magic,oh and a ZX10 scooter too :blip:
Well the offer is out there for you and anyone else keen for a good ride :yes:
PS: I'm in Whangarei mate...just up the road

[tomthepohm]

Get a car dude, they safe az....

[Jonny Rotten]

come along man..... im slow as and i still manage to hang in there ( some how)

[SARGE]

Get a car dude, they safe az....


unless you get hit by one .

[Zapf]

Would appreciate the support Zapf........:niceone:

Shit, with all the interest I hope the weather plays ball..........:innocent:

yea no worries... will make an effort to turn up.

[race me!!!!]

cheers for all the support guys im praying the weather holds up
big mcjim come along!!!

[McJim]

I'll be along soon enough, once you hear how bad my jokes are you'll wish I wasn't there!

I've just re-sprayed the fuel tank on the VTR and am waiting a few days for it to dry (last time I went out too soon and left some big knee dents in the lacquer...doh!)

Have a great time - really sounds like you'll be in safe hands.:rockon:

[race me!!!!]

cheers bro hope to meet you some time