AWNMR - Auckland Wednesday Night Mentor Ride

[Disco Dan]

THIS IS AN OLD THREAD

What - Newbie training/confidence session
When - Wednesdays
Where - Meet at shell westgate then directed to a practice area nearby
Why - A chance for new riders and learners to get practical advice on your riding and learn new skills from site mentors.
Time - 6.30pm (Departing 7pm)




Directed at new riders looking for confidence and training -
all are welcome to attend and learn


Start with a briefing from KB Mentor followed by a short practice session in the "training area" Then a slow paced ride to put your newly learned skills to work in the "real" world.
This will NOT be a normal group ride its going to be 1 on 1 with your mentor to a maximum of 3 bikes in a group.

A stop in the middle to ask questions and recieve feedback on your riding.

Finishing at Miss Q's in Westgate for a drink/food and debriefing from mentor.

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UPDATE:

The "march thread" of AWNMR is here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=45812).

* reason? well the thread just gets to long...

* Dont forget to sign up on the calender HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1217&day=2007-3-14)



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Please ask if you would like an escort to the venue and I will organise something for you

Just a note here folks
We are a bunch of reasonably experienced riders who are happy to pass on our riding experience in an informal way
It will NEVER replace training from Qualified instructors like the Ride Safe course or the 1 on 1 training people like TRICIA1000 are able to give you --- Frosty



PLEASE FOLKS THIS IS NOT A GENERAL OPEN RIDE -IF YOU WANNA SHOW OFF YOUR MONO SKILLS DO IT ANOTHER NIGHT

[Disco Dan]

Suggestions folks on what you would like covered this week...

If you dont ask, you dont get!

If no-one suggests anything i'll get frosty to make everyone go round and round the roundabout for 3 hours!

[WarlockNZ]

Suggestions folks on what you would like covered this week...

If you dont ask, you dont get!

If no-one suggests anything i'll get frosty to make everyone go round and round the roundabout for 3 hours!

Awesome ... we could practice getting the knee down ... LOL ...

Round and round we go ...

Seeing as this is aimed at newbies ... how about emergency stops??? quick stops save lives :)

[Disco Dan]

Will be there with my cones and my cheesy grin...

[slinky]

cant make it sorry

[crashe]

Disco_Dan - the weather forcast isnt looking too shit hot for Wednesday night.

But then the high winds could blow it over tonight.

What time do you have set to say whether it is cancelled due to bad weather etc?

[Disco Dan]

Disco_Dan - the weather forcast isnt looking too shit hot for Wednesday night.

But then the high winds could blow it over tonight.

What time do you have set to say whether it is cancelled due to bad weather etc?

Cheers for that Crashe, this will still go ahead through light rain - but if it tips it down/very windy etc then will cancel.

Would be good for everyone to get out in the rain and get to know their bike better, how it handles etc in wet weather.

Will give you all a "yay" or "neigh" by 4pm Tomorrow.

[Big Dog]

Cheers for that Crashe, this will still go ahead through light rain - but if it tips it down/very windy etc then will cancel.

Would be good for everyone to get out in the rain and get to know their bike better, how it handles etc in wet weather.

Will give you all a "yay" or "neigh" by 4pm Tomorrow.
You are making this way to difficult for dial up users.
Do a monthly thread with a weekly sign up link not a weekly. way to complicated!

I am sending you a pm. Can you txt me if you cancel? I do not have internet at work. Too many people time waste in forums.

[YLWDUC]

the wind should make it interesting I guess. Can't be as bad as Palmy!

[Disco Dan]

All on, and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on...

See you all at westgate folks!

[Morcs]

So what are we doing?

[deathstar]

well morcs your riding the bus to manurewa to get used to bus drivers and i'm going to "bring sexy back" as jt says ... fine just bringing myself

[WarlockNZ]

Sorry guys ... i wont be able to attend tonight ... work has to be done ...

Next week tho ..

[Disco Dan]

well interesting turnout this week...

couple of close calls in the 'braking practice' on my bike... Frosty, you were just too scary... :innocent:

Kitty... nice ride you have there :shutup:

And we also had a wet fart during practice that kept a few occupied...

and Quick took it doggie..... (see picture)

Frosty even got his arse slapped.

So all in all, another great session... :yes: :yes: :yes:

[Kittyhawk]

When I first got my old kawa, I dropped her that first day when I got home. I have not dropped this new one...although, I did loose my vodafone phone, as I forgot to zip up my jacket pocket...so turned around and had a look for it but it coudnt be found...

When I was looking for that phone, I had dropped my 027 phone!! So today the bike survived but my cellphones didn't ARRRGH!!

Was good to catch up with everyone. This will be my last ride for a while...decided Im still not 100% ready to ride.

Have fun out there!!!

[Morcs]

although, I did loose my vodafone phone,

I was likely, my wallet came out of my pocket going round a sweeper on riverhead.

Top marks to the dude who picked it up, I would have bought you a beer had i had any money...

But yes, very interesting night :)

[Disco Dan]

Suggestions for Wed 14th ?

Any thoughts on a spanner night one day? (prob not this week, would take some organising).

[Morcs]

Its valentines day isnt it?

mm have no idea, ill be happy enough doing burnouts on my new tyre, then hitting town... :rockon:

[FROSTY]

sorry guys n gals Im not available every wendsday and definitely NOT this wendsday

[Macktheknife]

I would suggest this wednesday is a 'take a break night' DD, most folks will be busy or wanting to be.

[James Deuce]

WTF, why Mack?

[Karma]

WTF, why Mack?




You not getting any love eh jim?

[James Deuce]

Not on a Wednesday, that's a school night.

[Karma]

You're doing a schoolteacher?

[James Deuce]

Gaaaaaaaaah

[Disco Dan]

Well, I will be there at westgate as usual.

and seeing how it's valentines day, any ladies that come are more than welcome to gimme a kiss :innocent:

[James Deuce]

Ohhhhh, Valentine's Day.

another lame greeting card excuse.

If I ever invent a Time Machine (I've finished the Flux Capacitor) then St Valentine won't be up for sainthood. I'm removing his line from history.

[Blondini]

I am still keen to learn more:yes: Will we have any mentors?FROSTY away..CaN....Any chance of your expertise please??...So what if it valentines...You should love your love ones every day not just once a year......Who else is keen ?:love:

[Big Dog]

I am sure I will attend, it is not just the newbies that learn new things.

The greatest gift you can give you loved ones is yourself, not so much of you to give if you exit the dance before the music stops.

If there are no objections, I would like any non mentors who also choose to attend to bring a piece of paper.
On this piece of paper put the skill you feel you are most lacking.
We will draw these ideas from a helmet and see what people have identified.
Fold it up, I want this to be annonymous, people give better ideas this way.
We will draw ideas from a helmet until we run to 9pm or out of ideas.


PS, no disrespect to the other mentors who have a life and choose to live it, I don't have one and look forward to any reason to go for a ride....

[wokboy]

Hey!
keen to drop in on the next meet, i'm a total noob, can't even park my bike yet, lol

[Disco Dan]

I am sure I will attend, it is not just the newbies that learn new things.

The greatest gift you can give you loved ones is yourself, not so much of you to give if you exit the dance before the music stops.

If there are no objections, I would like any non mentors who also choose to attend to bring a piece of paper.
On this piece of paper put the skill you feel you are most lacking.
We will draw these ideas from a helmet and see what people have identified.
Fold it up, I want this to be annonymous, people give better ideas this way.
We will draw ideas from a helmet until we run to 9pm or out of ideas.


PS, no disrespect to the other mentors who have a life and choose to live it, I don't have one and look forward to any reason to go for a ride....

Thanks Big Dog, good idea!

[Busy]

I hope to come along, everyday is a learning day ...

Am allowed out as I'm going out during the day to buy the misses a rose bush for V day, and she knows if it dies she wont get any roses from me in years to come as thats my future source ;) *gee I'm a romantic sucker :p *

80 more k's then my bike is run in - wahoo

[Kittyhawk]

Ill be there.....my valentine is my bike :shutup:

If the weather turns to custard...I'll still be there, havent done a rainy ride for ages...Havent taken the bike out in the wet so it'd be good to know how she handles.

[Morcs]

Ill be there.

[Disco Dan]

Ill be there.....my valentine is my bike :shutup:

If the weather turns to custard...I'll still be there, havent done a rainy ride for ages...Havent taken the bike out in the wet so it'd be good to know how she handles.

aww know the feeling :innocent: I treated my baby to a brand new mirror today! Colemans even gave me a free screw! ...that sounded better in my head... :shutup:

See you all there folks!

Dont forget your "handy dandy notebook" this time :yes:

[deathstar]

i will be offering a pick up and drop off service tonight if someone is without a bike and needs a lift just for a night out ... pm me within the next 4 hours and i can pick you up ... need some more pillion practice

[Disco Dan]

i will be offering a pick up and drop off service tonight if someone is without a bike and needs a lift just for a night out ... pm me within the next 4 hours and i can pick you up ... need some more pillion practice

Was kittyhawk your first time? :shutup: lol

[deathstar]

nope not the first fool .... and this is a serious offer to anyone without a bike that wants to come and see how things are ... got the new seat cover on so nice and comfy

[Morcs]

Ill go past the Shell garage on my way home (got to drop my shite off)

Then i will be back :)

[Disco Dan]

Ill go screaming past the Shell garage (got to drop my shite off)

Then i will be back :)

Hopefully not toooo fast... ;) dont want to set a bad example... :scooter:

[Blondini]

Sorry I wont be there...I am going to practice watching the sun set tonight with my fxr ..Cant concentrate need to clear the head:yes: :sunny: :love:

[Maha]

Sorry I wont be there...I am going to practice watching the sun set tonight with my fxr ..Cant concentrate need to clear the head:yes: :sunny: :love:

They say Muriwai is a good place to do that......:sunny:

[Blondini]

exactly ...

[deathstar]

not one person to take up my offer? ... fools ... i was going to give 1000 dollars to anyone who sat on the back ... but well i will keep that now

[Kittyhawk]

After watching on Wed...more practise needed on weaving in and out cones. Was wondering if this exercise could be repeated this upcoming week.

I find it easier when I relax to do this exercise. Hips, shoulders, arms. Feel the bike swing as one with you. It's seriously a feel thing. Once this skill has been mastered, riding improves and when you approach twisties, the confidence levels are alot higher.

This is an exercise I love to do. It's because you can apply it to alot of situations.

Just be one with the bike!!!

I also practise riding between the white lines if there is a passing lane on your side of the road. (just make sure theres no other cars around though)

[Morcs]

Ill be more actively participating this week hopefully, me and Lil'Dink arent quite as one yet, although a good ride yesterday was great :)

[John Banks]

If there's one on next week (the 21st) I hope to attend. If I can get the bike running and WoFed, that is.

[Disco Dan]

After watching on Wed...more practise needed on weaving in and out cones. Was wondering if this exercise could be repeated this upcoming week.

I find it easier when I relax to do this exercise. Hips, shoulders, arms. Feel the bike swing as one with you. It's seriously a feel thing. Once this skill has been mastered, riding improves and when you approach twisties, the confidence levels are alot higher.

This is an exercise I love to do. It's because you can apply it to alot of situations.

Just be one with the bike!!!

I also practise riding between the white lines if there is a passing lane on your side of the road. (just make sure theres no other cars around though)

Wise words kitty, and its refreshing to hear people actually admiting an area they need to improve on... (thanks again bigdog:innocent:)

Morcs - bring ol lil dink along this wed and this time get out there and do it! instead of watching!

[Karma]

If there's one on next week (the 21st) I hope to attend. If I can get the bike running and WoFed, that is.

Long time no see... hasn't that bike been off the road for about a year now?

[Disco Dan]

If there's one on next week (the 21st) I hope to attend. If I can get the bike running and WoFed, that is.

...yes there is one every wed - see you then!

...oh and we usually practice 'off' the road so 'hint hint' wof/reg may not be toooo much of an issue :innocent:

[John Banks]

Long time no see... hasn't that bike been off the road for about a year now?

Half a year. Bloody well feels like a year though. It's looking good now (apart from the fairings, but I don't care unless it's mechanical damage) only bastard is that the throttle won't fecking return!

[John Banks]

...yes there is one every wed - see you then!

...oh and we usually practice 'off' the road so 'hint hint' wof/reg may not be toooo much of an issue :innocent:

The "running" part may be an issue though. :innocent:

[Morcs]

Morcs - bring ol lil dink along this wed and this time get out there and do it! instead of watching!

Well really all i want to do is work on getting my knee down...

:scooter:

[Disco Dan]

PLEASE FOLKS THIS IS NOT A GENERAL OPEN RIDE -IF YOU WANNA SHOW OFF YOUR MONO SKILLS DO IT ANOTHER NIGHT Frosty


Well really all i want to do is work on getting my knee down...


Remember Morcs, this is an oppurtunity to improve your slow speed and bike handling skills. I suggest you save your knee sliders for the stunt night... :yes:

[Morcs]

Remember Morcs, this is an oppurtunity to improve your slow speed and bike handling skills. I suggest you save your knee sliders for the stunt night... :yes:

Ah yes. Good point.

:dodge: :scooter:

[Kittyhawk]

Nice...slow....and have control.........for riding your bike *winks*

[Disco Dan]

Ok, well the AWNMR has been going for a few weeks now and I think it's time for me to iron out a few 'wrinkles'.

In order for this to work effectively, it is important that each week we have a KB site mentor lead the session. Originally I had planned for Frosty to lead each week - but he cannot attend every week and may not wish to lead every week, and nor should we expect him to.

Last week Big Dog, took the initiative and made a suggestion for everyone to bring a piece of paper to write down their suggestion... I was the only one to actually do this.. thats why we spent the whole time doing counter steering.

So now I will look at selecting a mentor based on who has signed up on the calender, and using the PM system. Then when everyone arrives on WED that person then leads us all through the session.

Im hoping this system will ensure that we only have one 'chief' and lots of 'indians' and not the other way around, which has happend in past weeks.

Also if you are yet to buy a bike or without one, PM me and I can organise a pillion ride for you too get the feel back or learn. No excuses now folks!

To sign up follow this LINK (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1180&day=2007-2-21&)

[Disco Dan]

Suggestions folks, on what you would like to be covered this week? :yes:

[Blondini]

Sorry ,not having much luck getting there lately.I have puppies due on wed so I will be practising being midwife..I miss ya all:love: :yes:

[crashe]

Last week Big Dog, took the initiative and made a suggestion for everyone to bring a piece of paper to write down their suggestion... I was the only one to actually do this.. [U]thats why we spent the whole time doing counter steering.



Actually everyone also practised emergency stopping as well as counter steering.

And by the looks of it Disco_Dan, that is something you really need to practise doing, both of these things on that new bike of yours.
Saying that the cones were too close together, and yet Kittyhawk managed to get throu them ok on her new bike.

:scooter: :scooter:

[ravenfeeder]

Wow what a fantastic thing! Good on you Dan for organising this and once i get my bike hehe, i will be coming to these with bells on! (If not working). Man am totally blown away by the folks on this site! Anyway hope all have a good night on Wednesday and i look forward to being able to come and learn from people who have been doing this a lot longer than me. No point in recreating the wheel eh.

[Busy]

How about instead of a straight line we use more of the area and go up and down instead of along. three cones long which would enable counter steering in the middle with wider at the ends (basically u-turns) and to really spice it up could incorperate emergency stopping into it as well once everyone was comfortable enough with it.
Could even start it off long (distance between cones) then shorten the gap as the evening goes on ...

Not sure if I am meant to say the place, so hopefully you can figure out what I mean.

Just my 0.2c minus tax plus inflation rounded up to the nearest 10c ...

[Morcs]

Dont worry Crashe, Dan has been putting in the extra hours of practice, good on him too. :thumbsup:


Actually everyone also practised emergency stopping as well as counter steering.

And by the looks of it Disco_Dan, that is something you really need to practise doing, both of these things on that new bike of yours.
Saying that the cones were too close together, and yet Kittyhawk managed to get throu them ok on her new bike.

:scooter: :scooter:

[Disco Dan]

Saying that the cones were too close together, and yet Kittyhawk managed to get throu them ok on her new bike.


errr when did I say that then????????????????? :angry:

[crashe]

errr when did I say that then????????????????? :angry:

When you kept on running over them... :whistle:

[Disco Dan]

When you kept on running over them... :whistle:

Oh you mean when I clipped a couple with my feet? ....dont call that 'running over' ay! When do we get to see you do any of the excercises then? :shutup:

[Disco Dan]

Bringing us back on topic now.. :angry:


How about instead of a straight line we use more of the area and go up and down instead of along. three cones long which would enable counter steering in the middle with wider at the ends (basically u-turns) and to really spice it up could incorperate emergency stopping into it as well once everyone was comfortable enough with it.
Could even start it off long (distance between cones) then shorten the gap as the evening goes on ...


Thanks for your input, see you on wednesday! :yes:

[Kittyhawk]

Wise words kitty, and its refreshing to hear people actually admiting an area they need to improve on... (thanks again bigdog:innocent:)

Morcs - bring ol lil dink along this wed and this time get out there and do it! instead of watching!


Nope nope nope....

I was implying that everyone who did this exercise last week needs to do it again as there was alot of improvement towards the end of the night.

That's if its possible but hey, it's only a suggestion. :Punk:

Besides I dont mind doing it again you can never have too much practise!!

[Disco Dan]

Nope nope nope....

I was implying that everyone who did this exercise last week needs to do it again as there was alot of improvement towards the end of the night.

That's if its possible but hey, it's only a suggestion. :Punk:

Besides I dont mind doing it again you can never have too much practise!!

Cheers KitKat, appreciate your feedback!

* There is a tiny chance I may not be able to make it tomorrow, as I will be up north and may not make it back on time (depends on what speeds I can get ;) ) - but I will try to make it, its still all on though!

[Hidalgo]

i think i will not able to make it up this time,
I took out bike this morning and found out that my sparkplug wire is broken. :crybaby: :crybaby:
I called my Mechanic and he would pick it up on next tuesday so it will be almost 2 weaks without my Bike :crybaby: :crybaby:
Will miss some good riding lessons :bye:

[Lteejay]

Sorry ,not having much luck getting there lately.I have puppies due on wed so I will be practising being midwife..I miss ya all:love: :yes:

Know what you mean, what with work, friends visiting, committments coming our my ears, its hard to get along. Was really hoping to get there today, but no luck. Maybe next week - heres hoping

[vagrant]

I too was planning of coming out tonight, but now have an exam tomorrow. I need to swat up tonight to make up for snoozing during class.
Hope you had a good time tonight.

[ManDownUnder]

Was agood night (while I was there anyway). The usual expected improvements... people getting more confident in their braking and White Belt... awesome mate - I saw that last 3 pretty much on the money - you and Tide might want to go try out some higher speed stopping.

60 or 80 kph and brake rapidly (not full on braking to start with). Get the feel of the bike settling and stopping. Keeping it straight.

Move up to braking hard(ish) around corner or around objects.

All god guys.

Dan - where'd you end up?

[Disco Dan]

Was agood night (while I was there anyway). The usual expected improvements... people getting more confident in their braking and White Belt... awesome mate - I saw that last 3 pretty much on the money - you and Tide might want to go try out some higher speed stopping.

Dan - where'd you end up?

Good stuff folks, glad to hear there was some improvements made!

I had a 'personal commitment' and could not attend, but I did pass by the pub and give you all a toot! I managed to negotiate a rather long 9kms of gravel road, on a fully loaded bike with a pillion... boy that was fun :innocent: Especially when the gravel started on the crest of a hill and I was going full pelt when it turned to gravel.. :sick:

See you all next week !

[earthbound misfit]

I would like to practice coming to a stop ( at lights etc) without putting my foot down before the bike makes a complete stop if that makes any sense.
Also changing down nice and smootly.

Mandy

[Macktheknife]

Sorry guys I won't be able to make it this week either, commitments.

[The Stranger]

I would like to practice coming to a stop ( at lights etc) without putting my foot down before the bike makes a complete stop if that makes any sense.
Also changing down nice and smootly.

Mandy

A couple of mistakes are common here. Things to think about.
1) Leave you feet firmly planted on the pegs - your legs proportionately weigh quite a bit and if not on the pegs can unsettle the bike.
2) Keep some weight on the pegs - push down on the pegs at low speed as though you are going to stand up on them. The more weight you get lower down the better.
3) Keep your eyes up and ahead - keep your eyes looking horizontal, not down. Often people tend to look down at the ground at the point they want to stop. Your low speed balance will greatly improve if you keep your eyes horizontal and use the horizon to set your balance.

[Disco Dan]

I would like to practice coming to a stop ( at lights etc) without putting my foot down before the bike makes a complete stop if that makes any sense.
Also changing down nice and smootly.

Mandy

well done! thats great to hear, will be sure to add your idea to the idea's pile for this wednesday!

[The Stranger]

well done! thats great to hear, will be sure to add your idea to the idea's pile for this wednesday!

Not going to the pub this Wednesday?

[Kittyhawk]

Just practise practise practise.....I've been doing that every day!!! :Punk:

[Big Dog]

Just practise practise practise.....I've been doing that every day!!! :Punk:
second that.
Move to have a ride to Bethells or back to the dam.
Do I hear a second?

[slinky]

Does that road have tight twisties by any chance????

[Disco Dan]

Not going to the pub this Wednesday?

Lets make it next week for pub talking again....


practise practise practise.....

is the name of the game!

[The Stranger]

Does that road have tight twisties by any chance????

Ha ha - you enjoyed that coro loop didn't ya?

[slinky]

i actually had more fun on the high speed corners. as my confidence is lacking on the tighter ones, though i did have fun on those tighter south auckland ones and towards the end of the twisties from coro to whitianga. as my confidence had picked up by then.

[slinky]

It makes a permanent.
- if you practice practice practice, but you practice it wrong, you have made a permanent mistake.

Perfect practice makes perfect - ya gota make sure ya doin' it right.

[The Stranger]

Lets make it next week for pub talking again....



is the name of the game!

Ok, so what ya got in mind for this one master?

[Disco Dan]

This week we will be meeting at westgate as usual, and then going on a short medium paced ride to a secret location.




Oh and some entertainment for you here:


errr which way do I go???


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:scooter: :scooter: :scooter:

[Karma]

Entertainment? Couldn't have been doing more than 10kph.

[Kittyhawk]

Entertainment? Couldn't have been doing more than 10kph.

Would that register on his speedo....its in miles..

[Disco Dan]

lol, yeah was very slow...

whats the word though?? I keep forgetting... ummm... errrr....

Oh yeah... its called LEARNING.

Thats what this thread is all about :yes:

I keep forgetting that half the people on this site make out they jumped on a bike and became instant expert riders... :shutup: bwahahahah!

[Karma]

Kinda like those people that jump stright from a 250 to a 600 after too short a period of time ;)

My trouble is that I really do know everything.

[Disco Dan]

yes, well at least both of us know what thats like then... :yes:

:whocares:

Now im back at university my class on wednesdays finishes at 6:30pm - so I will be there closer to 7 rather than getting there at 6 which i used to do!

See you all tomorrow folks!

[Blondini]

second that.
Move to have a ride to Bethells or back to the dam.
Do I hear a second?

Second:yes:

[Morcs]

second that.
Move to have a ride to Bethells or back to the dam.
Do I hear a second?

Bethells is a too short and boring run, even for noobs or first timers.
Huia dam would be much better.

Nice vid Dan

[Kittyhawk]

Bethells is a too short and boring run, even for noobs or first timers.
Huia dam would be much better.

Nice vid Dan


Hey, love the avatar!! lol....

[tide]

yeah he might wanna change it once I give you the CD... got some nice pics on it...

[slinky]

the important question is which route has the tightest cornerS!!!!!

[The Stranger]

the important question is which route has the tightest cornerS!!!!!

Settle, settle - The Scenic drive is about as good as it gets around here.

[slinky]

Settle, settle - The Scenic drive is about as good as it gets around here.

i may have done part of that on one of the monday rides.
and from memory yeh they were good.
il have to get the map book out n sort a route.
or go for a camping trip to coro/whitianga (spend the weekend going back'n'fourth :p lol)

[Kittyhawk]

yeah he might wanna change it once I give you the CD... got some nice pics on it...

Yea I cant wait to see the pics!!

[crashe]

Scenic Rd has moss on it in some parts of it.......
So it can get slippery when it is wet or slightly damp.

Why not see who turns up on the night and see who needs what help etc.

[Rubbergirl]

Scenic Rd has moss on it in some parts of it.

You can eat moss... good for you :yes:

[Morcs]

Hey, love the avatar!! lol....
Its good ay :)


yeah he might wanna change it once I give you the CD... got some nice pics on it...
sounds good :)


Unfortunately i wont be there tomorrow, i was hoping to turn up on a sup'd up ZX10r... but that will have to wait for next week ;)

[Toaster]

You can eat moss... good for you :yes:

You are shitting me right?

[Morcs]

You can eat moss... good for you :yes:

Hey rubbergirl,

how u doin? ;)

:laugh:

[WarlockNZ]

Hey rubbergirl,

how u doin? ;)

:laugh:

:corn: :corn:

Nuff said ... LOL.

I may show up tomorrow.

[Ixion]

You are shitting me right?


No, many species of moss are edible (by no means all though, and some that are prolly don't taste very good).

[Busy]

Is it on rain or shine?

I don't like the rain, my black bike gets dirty (water spots), only one thing to do I suppose - never wash it again ;)

[MacD]

Bethells is a too short and boring run, even for noobs or first timers.


You must take a different route to Bethells than I do then... :blink:

However, I think a ride is in order, particularly as we are running out of daylight saving days. Scenic Drive/Huia sounds fine.

[irishlad]

Big ride. get confidence. Make my sewing machine go go go

[WarlockNZ]

Big ride. get confidence. Make my sewing machine go go go

I'm thinking NOS .. for the GN ... hmmm ... thats a go go ... hee hee

[Maverick]

Looks like me and my new baby might be coming along ;)

[Big Dog]

Bethells is a too short and boring run, even for noobs or first timers.
Huia dam would be much better.

Nice vid Dan

Bethells is a fairly easy road to do, it is however hard to do well which is I like it as a practice road.

Any noob can do the road, even the experienced can learn a thing or two about sighting lines etc. on corners that tight. Good mix of surfaces. Just be careful to always be able to stop in half the road you can see. Most of the locals drive like they own the road.

[Kittyhawk]

Have to agree with the daylight savings thing....we can't have Disco getting lost on another night ride...

Went out last night for a small ride and Disco missed a turn off.... we had to chase him...Gwinch tooted his horn, and I flashed my headlight and still he missed us!!!


Bring on winter!!! to practise riding in the wet :Punk:

[Madmax]

Hey rubbergirl,

how u doin? ;)

:laugh: i was going to lend him my 10 butt he managed to brake his honda (note they are not the best bike to learn on)

[slinky]

you keen? http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=45040

anyone else is welcome, i have no idea of the pace, would presume is fairly fast.
il be riding to the meeting place from the shore.

[Maverick]

Bring on winter!!! to practise riding in the wet :Punk:

Dont wish too loudly Kittyhawk, have you looked out the window?
I will have to ask my weather Genie nicely to try pull something out the hat :p:sunny:

[sade]

Hi, can someone please tell me where Westgate shell is?

[paturoa]

Hi, can someone please tell me where Westgate shell is?

Go to the NW end of the North Western motorway, go left at the traffic lights. Its about 200m on the left.

[Morcs]

Im working dude :(


you keen? http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=45040

anyone else is welcome, i have no idea of the pace, would presume is fairly fast.
il be riding to the meeting place from the shore.

[Maverick]

Its pretty gusty out there, if less experianced people are heading out on the motorways this evening do be careful.
Mav :cool:

[crashe]

Its pretty gusty out there, if less experianced people are heading out on the motorways this evening do be careful.
Mav :cool:

It has also been raining/showers out west as well today......
So the roads will be a tad slippery.

[The Stranger]

It has also been raining/showers out west as well today......
So the roads will be a tad slippery.

The traffic will be bad too, so all stay at home.

[The Stranger]

The traffic will be bad too, so all stay at home.

Actually that was sarcasm - anyone planning on turning up?

[Kittyhawk]

Im going to turn up.....regardless of weather, it dont stop me from riding...just means the nana rules apply...go slow and be a nana.
Havent taken the bike out in the wet so it will be good to see how she handles.

[Busy]

Sade, shell westgate is pretty easy to find but if you want an escort, meet me at the Gull service station corner of rosebank and patiki rds. (I've got a black katana)
I'll be there about 6:15 and will wait 10 mins or if you reply back to this can wait longer.

[vagrant]

Oh and some entertainment for you here:


errr which way do I go???


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:scooter: :scooter: :scooter:

Nice vid Dan, loved the sound track.
A bit faster and with a knee down and you can post it on the thursday night thread.

I will be along tonight (wondering if anyone remembers who he is? It's been a while)

[Blondini]

Getting organized:yes:

[crashe]

Most likely wont be there tonight...

Waiting for a truck and the workers to turn up to pick up stuff from my place..
Supposed to be here just after 5pm.....

Oh well I shall wait.........

[Disco Dan]

Great turnout tonight folks, dam im tired been going since 5:30am... :yes: dam uni...

Was chuffed that everyong enjoyed the "secret location" for our practice runs! I think everyone made progress which is great! Will have to make the most of that spot I think ;)

Vagrant: would luv to try and get a bit more pace on that roundabout, just dont trust these draggin jeans ay... :innocent: hehe

Hope everyone had fun, was good to see some new faces and some 'hot' new faces :yes:

See you all next weeeeeeek!

[vagrant]

Whats small, and sits in the middle of the road ringing?






Kittyhawk's cellphone!!






Again!!!:dodge:

[Karma]

Was chuffed that everyong enjoyed the "secret location" for our practice runs! I think everyone made progress which is great! Will have to make the most of that spot I think ;)

Yep, best way to make sure they close it off properly.

[Chaosmage]

Properly would suit us, as it would keep out the cars. Doubt it would stop us though :)

Nice little strip there Dan, cheers. Now I just need to find the pages on my back suspension set-up and get Vagrant to explain which changes I want to make.

[Disco Dan]

Nice little strip there Dan, cheers.

was kittyhawks find... not mine... she kindly allowed everyone to use it yesterday....

[Kittyhawk]

Nice vid Dan, loved the sound track.
A bit faster and with a knee down and you can post it on the thursday night thread.

I will be along tonight (wondering if anyone remembers who he is? It's been a while)

Hehe Disco wanted someting sexy and classy for the sound track. That pice only took bout 20 mins to write and edit. Yeah he needs to get his knee down and it'll come together nicely.
__________________________________________________ _________

The demonstration on the roundabout almost ended up in a bin for me last night. I dropped my focus and the bike followed with that!!! Easily recovered but even easier to defocus..

So always stay focused and remember look ahead to where you want to go. Lots of improvement last night and the confidence levels just keep on rising!!

The Stranger - Thanks for the hints and tips last night :Punk: much appreciated.

(The cellphone....well...er...it ended up as road kill last night, because Im sure we rode over it as well!!)

[Disco Dan]

Hehe Disco wanted someting sexy and classy for the sound track. That pice only took bout 20 mins to write and edit. Yeah he needs to get his knee down and it'll come together nicely.


err... yeah... one day :innocent:

My bike is starting to feel more comfortable now, and starting to tip her in more and more as my confidence allows... :yes:


*will keep watching you sensai klitorous*


:yes: :yes:

[skidMark]

not one person to take up my offer? ... fools ... i was going to give 1000 dollars to anyone who sat on the back ... but well i will keep that now


my life is worth more to me than $1000

and i will try make the next one....won't be able to do much tho except left handers,

scraping my toes could hurt a tad my right leg being in a cast and all lol

[John Banks]

I wasn't able to make it last Wednesday, settling into Uni. But I hope to be able to make it this coming Wednesday.

[Disco Dan]

my life is worth more to me than $1000

Wise words mark... I dont think anyone would for any amount of money.



and i will try make the next one....

dont 'try' ...do.... :yes:



I wasn't able to make it last Wednesday, settling into Uni. But I hope to be able to make it this coming Wednesday.

Yeah, first week for me too... twas a long day! Hope to see you next wed then!

[Morcs]

I reckon we have another rounabout session. Get the most out of it while we can.

Going round the roundabout both ways is great practice for many things - not just going faster and faster or getting your knee down.

By daring yourself to go past, and increase your comfort zone on the bike you are riding is probably the main benefit of such an exercise.

Every person who has been on the rounabout that i have seen has made an improvement in some areas - mostly confidence based which is great.

It also has the added bonus of being lovely seal, with a nice straight and areas for laying out cones, even a good area at the top of the hill for hooning up, emergency stopping, and u-turning to come back down.

So, who's in?:yes:

[Disco Dan]

I reckon we have another rounabout session. Get the most out of it while we can.

Going round the roundabout both ways is great practice for many things - not just going faster and faster or getting your knee down.

By daring yourself to go past, and increase your comfort zone on the bike you are riding is probably the main benefit of such an exercise.

Every person who has been on the rounabout that i have seen has made an improvement in some areas - mostly confidence based which is great.

It also has the added bonus of being lovely seal, with a nice straight and areas for laying out cones, even a good area at the top of the hill for hooning up, emergency stopping, and u-turning to come back down.

So, who's in?:yes:

Yeah, great suggestion Morcs.. would be good to make the most of the area before the road is opened.

Ran out of room in my box of magical goodness for the cones last week, but will give it a go this week if everyone is keen... hopefully it wont be as windy and we wont have them blow away!

[Morcs]

And if i get my vfr back before wednesday night im going to be doing a session over there if anyone is keen for some pre-practice-practise :)

[Rubbergirl]

hey, may come along to this... show you lads how its really done ;)

[WarlockNZ]

hey, may come along to this... show you lads how its really done ;)

LOL ... owned!!! .. loving your work!

[Morcs]

hey, may come along to this... show you lads how its really done ;)

Bling bling :) if it would let me give it...

[Rubbergirl]

well with that sort of reaction.. how can I refuse? ;)

will leave the knee highs at home though I think and wear leathers lol

Shell is the one near mcd's yeah?

[Morcs]

Shell is the one near mcd's yeah?

Yeah just down the road from my old place, cos u know where that is ay ;)

[Rubbergirl]

Yeah just down the road from my old place, cos u know where that is ay ;)

Arnt you just the little charmer :sick:

Will try and find it myself, see you all on wednesday.

[Disco Dan]

:Offtopic:


Play nice kids, may be a good idea for someone to scope out our spot mon/tue too make sure all is still as it was before wednesday....

....assuming everyone else is keen for one more week of 'secret location'?

....we also have been offered "the_stranger's" services for an instructional pub night again.

What is everyones thoughts? :sunny:

[Morcs]

Yeah ill head over monday or tuesday (hopefully have the vfr back), if not ill be over there trying to get my knee down on my bandit.

:scooter: :scooter:

[Kittyhawk]

Yea I'll be there.

[white belt]

I can't make it this week. But would be very keen for another theory pub night in the near future.

Have fun at the roundabout again.


....we also have been offered "the_stranger's" services for an instructional pub night again.

[slinky]

:Offtopic:


Play nice kids, may be a good idea for someone to scope out our spot mon/tue too make sure all is still as it was before wednesday....

....assuming everyone else is keen for one more week of 'secret location'?

....we also have been offered "the_stranger's" services for an instructional pub night again.

What is everyones thoughts? :sunny:

if your gonna hit the roundabout, then meet somewhere closer to it?????

[Disco Dan]

would be very keen for another theory pub night in the near future.


Its on the cards dude, watch this space! :yes:


if your gonna hit the roundabout, then meet somewhere closer to it?????

In the absence of any other suggestions...

Still meeting at westgate - dont want people getting lost :whistle:
If some are closer to 'secret location' they are welcome to go there first.


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[slinky]

Tho route to the locatoin is pretty good.
if i go, il prolly just go str8 ther.

[Big Dog]

Training wheels finally got herself a learner bike, courtesy of another KB'r selling a family treasure.

She is doing pretty well at narrowing the chicken strips on it, and should soon be able to make it to one of these events. She went on the road for the first time yesterday after 2 hours of grueling emergency stops and lazy eights.

A bit wobbly but no one was born able to compete with Valentino Rossi.

I'm pretty sure I looked a sight, riding it home for her I could not help singing to myself "Born to be mild"in by rocker style leather jacket.:Punk:

Certainly gained a lot of stares, especially when I blasted (or should I say farted) past a line of traffic on the Kumeu uphill right hander double lanes.
Well I was not sure it would make it up the hill with me on it so I had it pinned all the way to the stops all the way down the lead in and back up the other side, foot pegs dragging through the transition.:nono:

Perfect learner bike. Not too much power but still fun enough to have a laugh on.

[Disco Dan]

Training wheels finally got herself a learner bike, courtesy of another KB'r selling a family treasure.

She is doing pretty well at narrowing the chicken strips on it, and should soon be able to make it to one of these events. She went on the road for the first time yesterday after 2 hours of grueling emergency stops and lazy eights.

A bit wobbly but no one was born able to compete with Valentino Rossi.

I'm pretty sure I looked a sight, riding it home for her I could not help singing to myself "Born to be mild"in by rocker style leather jacket.:Punk:

Certainly gained a lot of stares, especially when I blasted (or should I say farted) past a line of traffic on the Kumeu uphill right hander double lanes.
Well I was not sure it would make it up the hill with me on it so I had it pinned all the way to the stops all the way down the lead in and back up the other side, foot pegs dragging through the transition.:nono:

Perfect learner bike. Not too much power but still fun enough to have a laugh on.

so ya wanna swap ya busa now? :innocent:

[slinky]

Training wheels finally got herself a learner bike, courtesy of another KB'r selling a family treasure.

She is doing pretty well at narrowing the chicken strips on it, and should soon be able to make it to one of these events. She went on the road for the first time yesterday after 2 hours of grueling emergency stops and lazy eights.

A bit wobbly but no one was born able to compete with Valentino Rossi.

I'm pretty sure I looked a sight, riding it home for her I could not help singing to myself "Born to be mild"in by rocker style leather jacket.:Punk:

Certainly gained a lot of stares, especially when I blasted (or should I say farted) past a line of traffic on the Kumeu uphill right hander double lanes.
Well I was not sure it would make it up the hill with me on it so I had it pinned all the way to the stops all the way down the lead in and back up the other side, foot pegs dragging through the transition.:nono:

Perfect learner bike. Not too much power but still fun enough to have a laugh on.

good to hear ya got home alright, i have hte owners manual here. so will bring that on wednesday if your gona be there.

[Big Dog]

so ya wanna swap ya busa now? :innocent:

Is that Tui I smell?

[Big Dog]

good to hear ya got home alright, i have hte owners manual here. so will bring that on wednesday if your gona be there.

That would be nice!:gob: How many 17 yo bikes still have a manual?

[slinky]

That would be nice!:gob: How many 17 yo bikes still have a manual?

not near as many that still have all its gears :p

[Morcs]

Well if anyone from the shore or near albany is going, we could meet at the albany shell. meet 6:30 depart at 7 (location is just a stones throw away)
For the people who cant be bothered going all the way to westgate and then riding all the way over to albany.

[The Stranger]

Well if anyone from the shore or near albany is going, we could meet at the albany shell. meet 6:30 depart at 7 (location is just a stones throw away)
For the people who cant be bothered going all the way to westgate and then riding all the way over to albany.

I went there today just before i caught up with pyro. The barriers were still there but had been moved and there were a lot of cars parked in the streets and a few cars using the road.

[slinky]

so you guys rekon you will go their tonight or nah??
me and bro are off for a ride, and we see you guys there nearing the end of the night.
Thanks to the stanger, some suspension adjustments have been made, and he wana try em out.

[Disco Dan]

Hiya all...

LOOKS GOOD FOLKS -

Will make final decision at westgate tonight, looks good though... apart from the increase in cars...

Again, just a reminder my last lecture is meant to finish at 6:30pm and have to lane split from Epsom!!

Will try and get on here again this arvo....

I have the cones this week, so we could set up a slalom thing on the straights and get a bit of practice going there too.

[Kittyhawk]

Blah! it's wet over here.....but I'll come.

[Disco Dan]

Blah! it's wet over here.....but I'll come.

ya pussy :shutup: ...was wet this morning... but beautiful here in epsom :yes: :yes:

Let me know when you come then... ;) hahahaha!

[Kittyhawk]

:innocent: MEEEOOOWWWW! :innocent:

[slinky]

:innocent: MEEEOOOWWWW! :innocent:

i like your avatar thing

[Morcs]

Well my vfr shat itself again, and im finalizing the deal on the bandit tonight, but may be tempted to go for a blat to the pub on the 10r.

[slinky]

so does this mean you are riding this saturday or not morcs???
shud i hold off until the weekend after?

[Kittyhawk]

i like your avatar thing

Thanks
I cant remember where I got it from....but it makes me laugh.

Morcs - if you are doing the coro loop on the zx10 oooer could be interesting!

[Karma]

I still think that even if you took the upper harbour highway it's gonna take a good half hour at least to get from Westgate to Albany. Wouldn't it be easier to just meet in Albany?

[slinky]

Thanks
I cant remember where I got it from....but it makes me laugh.

Morcs - if you are doing the coro loop on the zx10 oooer could be interesting!

Morcs has a zx10????
morcs. i might hold off for riding this weekend, and go the coro ride the following weekend.

[Disco Dan]

I still think that even if you took the upper harbour highway it's gonna take a good half hour at least to get from Westgate to Albany. Wouldn't it be easier to just meet in Albany?

One of my favourite words springs to mind... KISS - Keep it simple stupid! :innocent:

Will continue to meet in westgate so that there is no confusion. Next week we are going to have a pub theory night run by our 'well known stranger' :shutup:

...but yeeeeaaassss... weasel, you are right. *kiss* :sick:

[Busy]

Current forecast at 3:45pm 7th March - patchy rain over Te Atatu and Avondale areas heading towards Westgate but may clear.

Has been showers all day over this way with sunshine in between

Take it easy out there

[Morcs]

so does this mean you are riding this saturday or not morcs???
shud i hold off until the weekend after?

No no no!!!

I might have the bike back tonight (if cyclespot can drop it off), but will deffo have for sat!
EDIT: just called them, they wont even look at it until friday. and they caused the damn problem :(

im now working the weekend after too...

:rockon:



Morcs has a zx10????
technically no, but can use it whenever its free :)

[Jacko2]

Blah! it's wet over here.....but I'll come.

I thought it was just the way you walked

[Morcs]

rain looks pretty bad and doesnt look like improving. as i have no real purpose coming tonight (no bike to learn on or go for a ride) i shall be giving it a miss.

Catch ya'll at westgate tomorrow night if its dry.

[slinky]

this on or waht?

[Busy]

Aint it fun when you put in for real what you practice.

Tonight we did emerceny braking on the wet road.

On the way home I had to do it for real when a young hoon spun out of control right in front of me on the north western motorway (on way home). Even got to use my hazzard lights for real. Cops came but as he didn't hit anything (apart from the bank) and no one was hurt the police werent to interested.

Thanks Big Dog for the pointers

[Disco Dan]

Well it was a wet turnout... draggin jeans... no wet liner in jacket... very soggy Disco.

Got some good practice in though, and I think everyone learnt a bit more about their bike in the wet!

Kitty.. the wet patches? bwahahahaha ;)

Wondered where you got too "busy" ? ...and I was taking the mick outta you for having hazards ;) hehe

Big thanks to BIG DOG for braving the weather and sharing your experience!

NEXT WEDNESDAY WILL BE A THEORY NIGHT INDOORS

[Big Dog]

Aint it fun when you put in for real what you practice.

Tonight we did emerceny braking on the wet road.

On the way home I had to do it for real when a young hoon spun out of control right in front of me on the north western motorway (on way home). Even got to use my hazzard lights for real. Cops came but as he didn't hit anything (apart from the bank) and no one was hurt the police werent to interested.

Thanks Big Dog for the pointers
:gob:
Great to hear you got to see the real benefit of your time spent this evening. It can sometimes be interesting how close a relationship between when the universe provides you with the tools and when you need to use them.
I hope it was not too close a call for you.
Excellent to hear you fell you got some benifit.
:Punk:

Like I say riding in the wet does not need to be scary, just needs a different mind set, and having done your drills in the wet and the dark mean you can ride better in the wet and the dark.

[Big Dog]

Big thanks to BIG DOG for braving the weather and sharing your experience!


Thanks for that bringing the cones and entertainment.

Nice to see you getting your bike leaned over and smooth.

[Disco Dan]

Thanks for that bringing the cones and entertainment.

The cones.. well I almost left them there.. :innocent: and the entertainment? well the cheque's in the mail ;) hehe


Nice to see you getting your bike leaned over and smooth.

Cheers for the advice, *confidence is growing quicker* :yes: :yes: :yes:

[Kittyhawk]

I thought it was just the way you walked


oooer....no it's not just the way I walked.



Awesome work done tonight, and I learnt alot about my bike. Thanks Bigdog for the pointers. Much appreciated.

I was wet....due to the rainy weather :innocent: At least now I know my jacket aint waterproof. Lucky I wasn't wearing a white t shirt underneath!

[Big Dog]

oooer....no it's not just the way I walked.



Awesome work done tonight, and I learnt alot about my bike. Thanks Bigdog for the pointers. Much appreciated.

I was wet....due to the rainy weather :innocent: At least now I know my jacket aint waterproof. Lucky I wasn't wearing a white t shirt underneath!

Looking a lot smoother, and certainly more confident with the stoppers at the end. Nice work.

[Morcs]

Kitty.. the wet patches? bwahahahaha ;)

Not to mention the suspicious white patches on your jacket... :shutup:

[John Banks]

Big ups to Big Dog for taking this one... learned a lot, especially in the smaller group. I don't think the rain was a bad thing, certainly worthwhile to learn the braking in the conditions.

[Big Dog]

Big ups to Big Dog for taking this one... learned a lot, especially in the smaller group. I don't think the rain was a bad thing, certainly worthwhile to learn the braking in the conditions.

You really need to work on your use of the front brake, having said that by the time we went on to the next idea you were stopping in half the distance at a higher speed.
Keep up the practice you stop short (going far seems inappropriate in this case but you get what I mean).

[Disco Dan]

UPDATE:

The "march thread" of AWNMR is here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=45812).

* reason? well the thread just gets to long...

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