AWNR - Auckland Wednesday Night Ride

[Aa7]

Pity the weather wont be helping us. But I WILL BE THERE :)
It's gonna be my first night ride in rain :)

Woot Woot!!!! Well done man, good to see you made it out there! The rain and night is not so bad now is it. Keep dreaming of the Busa and one day you'll get there :niceone:



What you didnt bring any hot chicks in bikinis :innocent:??? was looking foward to see who would wash your :scooter:...maybe next time LOL

:yes: Yeah yeah yeah i second that :drool: nothing like looking at a wet and shiney set of……………… bikes:banana: muwhahahahaha

Glad you could make it also 422. Did you enjoy yourself and learn heaps?

Thanks to everyone for the help and advice last night, it was great!! I think now maybe I should cut off my stupid rear brake pedal as its just second nature to stomp on the thing still. Practice, practice, practice!!!!! and I'll get there in the end! Just a thgought but is it illegal to ride without the rear brake pedal attached? If i take it off then I'll have to get used to using the front more. Any comments if this is a good or bad idea?

[Tank]

I did - immensely.

Learnt a ton and enjoyed the social bit afterwards - great bunch of people.

Really appreciative that people give up so much time to help out newbs (and not so newbs).

Im hoping to make the run on Sunday - but Ill definitely be there for Wednesday - count me as a regular from now on!:niceone:

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Thanks to everyone for the help and advice last night, it was great!! I think now maybe I should cut off my stupid rear brake pedal as its just second nature to stomp on the thing still. Practice, practice, practice!!!!! and I'll get there in the end! Just a thgought but is it illegal to ride without the rear brake pedal attached? If i take it off then I'll have to get used to using the front more. Any comments if this is a good or bad idea?

Let me know the feedback as i too have issues with the back breaks being there :nono: .....


I did - immensely.

Learnt a ton and enjoyed the social bit afterwards - great bunch of people.

Really appreciative that people give up so much time to help out newbs (and not so newbs).

Im hoping to make the run on Sunday - but Ill definitely be there for Wednesday - count me as a regular from now on!:niceone:


If you ever need one on one all you need to do is ask (post it on here) and you will find people in your area that are more than willing to help you :gob:
Hope to see you soon and enjoy the riding dude:first::scooter::scooter:

[EJK]

Woot Woot!!!! Well done man, good to see you made it out there! The rain and night is not so bad now is it. Keep dreaming of the Busa and one day you'll get there :niceone:

Yeah riding when wet wasn't so bad :)
Now i'm on every Wednesday rain or shine~ :)

P.S. Thanks for the escort Busy

[Big Dog]

I think now maybe I should cut off my stupid rear brake pedal as its just second nature to stomp on the thing still. Practice, practice, practice!!!!! and I'll get there in the end! Just a thgought but is it illegal to ride without the rear brake pedal attached? If i take it off then I'll have to get used to using the front more. Any comments if this is a good or bad idea?

Not a good idea at all. By doing this you are sacrificing 25 - 40% of your available braking. Best you just learn how to stop safely.

It is a good idea to see if you can make it a to b without using it, but if the worst happens you need all the friends you can muster.

[obstacle]

Hi guys,

Picked up my bike on the weekend and keen to come along this wednesday. Do I need to bring anything special? I've already done a bit of riding since saturday so i'm comfortable enough riding but really need to learn some safety skills.

See you there!

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Hi guys,

Picked up my bike on the weekend and keen to come along this wednesday. Do I need to bring anything special? I've already done a bit of riding since saturday so i'm comfortable enough riding but really need to learn some safety skills.

See you there!

:rockon:Just bring your self, the :scooter: and your willingness to learn and your all set .....see you wednesday and welcome:clap:

[Big Dog]

Hi guys,

Picked up my bike on the weekend and keen to come along this wednesday. Do I need to bring anything special? I've already done a bit of riding since saturday so i'm comfortable enough riding but really need to learn some safety skills.

See you there!
An open mind.... and what she said
:stupid::stupid::stupid::stupid::stupid::stupid::s tupid::stupid::stupid::stupid::stupid:

[obstacle]

:rockon:Just bring your self, the :scooter: and your willingness to learn and your all set .....see you wednesday and welcome:clap:

sorry, i got told just after i posted this that i was being shipped to Dunedin for 3 days tomorrow morning. It'll have to be next week now. See you all then.

[EJK]

Hi guys,

Picked up my bike on the weekend and keen to come along this wednesday. Do I need to bring anything special? I've already done a bit of riding since saturday so i'm comfortable enough riding but really need to learn some safety skills.

See you there!

WELCOME to Wednesday night ride!! beginners are most welcome! :):)

[EJK]

Dude! What was up tonight???
Man! only 3 people showed up at Westgate Shell!!
I was expecting like... 8 riders geez~ lol
The weather was fine~ wind was calm and everything was like good (I mean good) lol

I will be expecting more next week guys~ ;) See you then!

P.S. thanks for the ride Kitty lol I guess I wasn't born to be a pillion lol

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Dude! What was up tonight???
Man! only 3 people showed up at Westgate Shell!!
I was expecting like... 8 riders geez~ lol
The weather was fine~ wind was calm and everything was like good (I mean good) lol

I will be expecting more next week guys~ ;) See you then!

P.S. thanks for the ride Kitty lol I guess I wasn't born to be a pillion lol

I know it was a shocking turn out :bash:even with great wether lol...

expect to see more as well ...

Maybe you were just born to ride K........ doh lol

[Big Dog]

Dude! What was up tonight???
Man! only 3 people showed up at Westgate Shell!!


Deeply disconcerting how few people realise that no matter how good you are you can still benefit from practice, especially now that the weather is improving.

[vagrant]

Hi All,
Hope to be there this week, if the Doc clears me. Had a wee accident while skiing, and have torn some ligmenty things in my ankle.:argh: If I can't ride, I'll nana out in the car and hide in the corner.

[Busy]

I tell ya, no matter how good you think you are, going over the basics like emergency braking can be a life saver, you never know when you are going to need it.
This weekend I had to use it again, first time was a few months ago riding home from this event some twat did a 180 in front of me on the motorway - in the wet. This time I nearly took out myself and several other bikers, coming around a blind bend to a one way bridge, slight lack of attention. My friend in front had stopped and I sailed past her (side ways) locked up, if the motor hadn't of stalled I reckon I would of high sided. I had very little choice in places to go, choices were take out my friend, solid concrete bridge or group of bikers or this very small gap in front of my friend. I released the lock up, aimed for the gap and because I looked there I ended up there. We are talking about stopping within 4-6 bike lengths from 80-90kph.

I gotta stop getting into these situations, is costing me a crap load in underwear lol

[fireball]

i dont know if i will be joining you guys this wednesday as the bike is well still in the shop :crybaby:.... i have lend of lilsels ZZR but that is to get to and from work only NO JOY RIDES:argue: lol so best of luck to you all hope to back out learning at a place near you!

maybe with a new toy! :banana:

[EJK]

The weather won't be as good as last week but still I'm expecting many this time lol



maybe with a new toy! :banana:

Oooh~ I can't wait lol
Gimme a ride :devil2: hehehe

[vagrant]

i dont know if i will be joining you guys this wednesday as the bike is well still in the shop :crybaby:.... i have lend of lilsels ZZR but that is to get to and from work only NO JOY RIDES:argue: lol so best of luck to you all hope to back out learning at a place near you!

maybe with a new toy! :banana:

If you are on an "unfamilar" bike, thats when you need a safe practice area the most!!
How many people have gone out on a test ride of a shop bike, or worse, a friends bike, and found out how fast it can go before they worked out how fast it can stop??

You don't need a bike to come along. You can still learn something, and pass on your knowledge to others, even if it is at the fib session at the pub afterwards.

Let us know if you still would like to come out and play. I can shoot in and give you a lift out if you like. Pillion skills are good to learn too.

[obstacle]

OK folks, this week i'm in. I'll see you there at 6:30. Can someone PM me the training area in case traffic holds me up on the way home from work?

[Tank]

Sorry guys - I was one that said I'd be there and didnt make it (it was a work meeting - grrrr). Anyway Im sure to be there this week. Im really looking forward to it.

See you then.

Chris

[EJK]

FREE CHIPS TONIGHT lol
Chips are on me! :D











just kidding!

[LilSel]

FB & I are out to dinner tonight with my parents :lol:... but we planning on meeting up with ya'll either at practice area or the pub (depends on the time)... we either both be on my bike or just in the wagon :)

[freerider]

I tell ya, no matter how good you think you are, going over the basics like emergency braking can be a life saver, you never know when you are going to need it.
This weekend I had to use it again, first time was a few months ago riding home from this event some twat did a 180 in front of me on the motorway - in the wet. This time I nearly took out myself and several other bikers, coming around a blind bend to a one way bridge, slight lack of attention. My friend in front had stopped and I sailed past her (side ways) locked up, if the motor hadn't of stalled I reckon I would of high sided. I had very little choice in places to go, choices were take out my friend, solid concrete bridge or group of bikers or this very small gap in front of my friend. I released the lock up, aimed for the gap and because I looked there I ended up there. We are talking about stopping within 4-6 bike lengths from 80-90kph.

I gotta stop getting into these situations, is costing me a crap load in underwear lol
And I thought you were just being impatient!!!

[fireball]

If you are on an "unfamilar" bike, thats when you need a safe practice area the most!!
How many people have gone out on a test ride of a shop bike, or worse, a friends bike, and found out how fast it can go before they worked out how fast it can stop??

You don't need a bike to come along. You can still learn something, and pass on your knowledge to others, even if it is at the fib session at the pub afterwards.

Let us know if you still would like to come out and play. I can shoot in and give you a lift out if you like. Pillion skills are good to learn too.



cheers for the offer but i will be doing the "take gf parents out for dinner" thing tonight but if all goes well and im still alive we may come out to the bar....

have a good ride tonight be safe and it looks as though the weather is going to hold out for yas!

[Busy]

And I thought you were just being impatient!!! I have all the patients in the world - next person please, oops wrong patients, hurry up and post damn it :p

About time you joined KB

[Busy]

Was a pretty good turn out tonight and believe everyone came away with some new found knowledge.

Tonights exercises was based around U-turns, with the figure eight and slow straight crawls

The debrief (pub afterwards) went off well, and as usually the last part of the evening soon went south with everyone having a good laugh.
I wont mention Big Dog letting off a ripper that cleared everyone out.

Remember this event is for all levels of riders, although targeted at newbies, so I hope to see you (yes you) there next week. We leave Shell Westgate at 7pm

[LilSel]

Good to catch up with ya'll after we'd done the dinner thing :D :banana:
Next week hope to be there for the whole sha-bang!!

[fireball]

Good to catch up with ya'll after we'd done the dinner thing :D :banana:
Next week hope to be there for the whole sha-bang!!

and ill be on the back once again :niceone:

[LilSel]

and ill be on the back once again :niceone:

:yes:... Can do the exercises with pillion too... have to learn!!! :)

[obstacle]

Thanks a lot guys, it was great to meet you all and even better to get some new things to work on.

I'm sorry i missed Big Dog clearing the place out, looks like i was wise in leaving early. I learnt that drinking red bull at 9:30 at night doesn't help you get to sleep.

see you next week.

[LilSel]

I learnt that drinking red bull at 9:30 at night doesn't help you get to sleep.



Yeah I had that issue once home too... I was quite awake lol... :devil2:

[fireball]

:yes:... Can do the exercises with pillion too... have to learn!!! :)

as long as its not naked like busy suggested last night.... and you all think im the one who keeps it in the gutter..... HE started it!

[LilSel]

as long as its not naked like busy suggested last night.... and you all think im the one who keeps it in the gutter..... HE started it!

I ment pillion exercises (riding with pillion)... not exercising my pillion

[Busy]

I never start anything :innocent:
I just get blamed for it :p

[fireball]

I never start anything :innocent:
I just get blamed for it :p

yeah im blaming you for leaving things open for me to say something stupid that gets me in trouble......

but at least you are a good mentor for me! :devil2: if i ever grow up i wanna be just like you! (just less facial hair)

[EJK]

Didn't like my wedges? lol
I found Big Dog the only person enjoying my unselfishness lol

Too bad there won't be anymore :whistle:

...unless I get to have a ride on the Hayabusa :msn-wink:






JUST KIDDING!
More wedges to come :apint: so keep "Auckland Wendesday Night Ride" crowded :wari: :D

[Busy]

...... but at least you are a good mentor for me! :devil2: if i ever grow up i wanna be just like you! (just less facial hair) I can't teach you how to get into trouble, you do that very well by yourself ;)
You might suit facial hair :p brazillion anyone? :pinch:

[fireball]

I can't teach you how to get into trouble, you do that very well by yourself ;)
You might suit facial hair :p brazillion anyone? :pinch:

we cant do that kind of "shave" at africa :lol:

[TRAINING WHEELS]

we cant do that kind of "shave" at africa :lol:

Im sure they would let us do it ......:devil2:

[TRAINING WHEELS]

...unless I get to have a ride on the Hayabusa :msn-wink:




How about i hold him and you run off with it next time hes game enough to bring it :jerry::jerry:

[EJK]

Sounds like a plan :shifty: lol

[LilSel]

How about i hold him and you run off with it next time hes game enough to bring it :jerry::jerry:


Sounds like a plan :shifty: lol

PMSL... good luck with that!!! I'd pay to see it lol!!

[fireball]

Im sure they would let us do it ......:devil2:


ok but we are doing busy first.... back sack and crack :eek:

[Busy]

ok but we are doing busy first.... back sack and crack :eek: hey, hairy backs are sexy, took me a long time to glue all that hair on, you think pubes fall out by themselves or something :eek5:
And I gotta start growing my hair long again so when it starts to fall out I have enough to comb over - can you say sex symbol ;)

Now back on topic ...
Hope to see you all there on Wednesday

[EJK]

Now back on topic ...

lol what was the topic of this thread from the beginning? lol

[EJK]

I'm expecting alot tonight! Orelse I will kill you! lol

[fireball]

I'm expecting alot tonight! Orelse I will kill you! lol

we may not be coming as i killed the zzr too but we will try be there :stupid:

[vagrant]

we may not be coming as i killed the zzr too but we will try be there :stupid:

How did you manage that??? not joy riding I hope??

[vagrant]

Can't be arsed cooking tonight so heading to Maccas at 6 for a nice healthy dinner. :puke:
See you there or at the servo.

[fireball]

we wont be along as the bike is still in the shop for another night
i just want to ride its been 3 days ahhhh:beer:

busted batt and needs a new relay box or something so LilSel told me

have a good night guys

[vagrant]

we wont be along as the bike is still in the shop for another night
i just want to ride its been 3 days ahhhh:beer:

busted batt and needs a new relay box or something so LilSel told me

have a good night guys

Oh well, at least you can claim it's not your fault,:innocent: just a shit happens thing. Regulator/rectifryer dies and then the alternator cooks the battery. Its very hard to spot unless your riding at night and notice the headlight brightness changing with the revs. (will do it just above idle, but thats normal)

See you next week??

[fireball]

See you next week??


who knows depends on what bike i have and if its still going its not my month for bikes i think i should keep off them :weep:

[EJK]

Just a reminder...

ALL NOOBS WELCOME!

or should I say Newbies? lol

[Ragingrob]

Hey guys new here, the name's Rob. Just letting you know that I might try heading along next week if nothing else comes up :).

[EJK]

More GN the merrier lol
You are invited :)

[TRAINING WHEELS]

With the warmer weather and with longer light wednesday nights are just going to get more interesting.....I cant wait

[Busy]

Was another great turn out.
One day I'll count how many there are but if there are more than ten it means taking of my boots and socks ... :clap:

As there was a wide range of experience levels there last night there was a lot of exercises to keep everyone happy.
Counter steering through a coned course, the continuous 8's or the flower thingy, and also thread the needle which is basically control of the bike before and after a tight corner. Want to know more about these? then come along.

Thanks to all involved

[Tank]

wednesday nights are just going to get more interesting.....I cant wait

More interesting than last night?

At the debrief (at the cool table) we had Busys 'unusual cramps', someone (who shall remain nameless) who had problems separating Gentle and Genital, and two ladies playing with Busys pectoral implants.:pinch:

[Aa7]

Was another great turn out.
One day I'll count how many there are but if there are more than ten it means taking of my boots and socks ... :clap:

As there was a wide range of experience levels there last night there was a lot of exercises to keep everyone happy.
Counter steering through a coned course, the continuous 8's or the flower thingy, and also thread the needle which is basically control of the bike before and after a tight corner. Want to know more about these? then come along.

Thanks to all involved

Stop showing off with your uber math skills Busy ;) what happens if more than twenty turn up :blink: ROFLMAO :Pokey:

ok I know I have been slack and not been along for a while but there are some stupid things like life and ladies getting in the way of me and my bike. Next week I'm coming back cause I miss you guys and the efforts you all put in for us so I'm there no excuses :hug: thanks everyone for your time and patience :niceone:

and if there is going to be shameless shenanigans at the pub then i might even make the dog fend for himself for an hour or so longer and come along there for a change too ;)

[Macktheknife]

It was great to see such a strong turnout last night, well done to all.
A good time was had learning new stuff and practising the familiar too.
See you all next time.

[Busy]

More interesting than last night?

At the debrief (at the cool table) we had Busys 'unusual cramps', someone (who shall remain nameless) who had problems separating Gentle and Genital, and two ladies playing with Busys pectoral implants.:pinch:They aren't implants, they're pure pec's, riding a sports bike develops these ;).

For the record it wasn't me confusing gentle genitals, the vibration in my seat reminds me often which is which.

[Disco Dan]

Recieved a request via PM for directions- Whakatane - Westgate

Here are some maps:

[EJK]

Whoah! who is comming to Wednesday Night Ride from Whakatane? lol

[McDuck]

i can get to AK ok, it is just getting from AK to there lol

[Disco Dan]

Also added maps to the first post. Detailed ones of Westgate.

Enjoy. ...but not too much.

[McDuck]

Whoah! who is comming to Wednesday Night Ride from Whakatane? lol

lol i will be alredy in AK.... and on 4 weils not 2... oh well.

[fireball]

lol i will be alredy in AK.... and on 4 weils not 2... oh well.


we can escort you my dear... or someone else can volunteer.....

[gtr boy]

will cruise up this wednesday and see the haps

[McDuck]

see ya there....on a bike for skyline?

[fireball]

see ya there....on a bike for skyline?

do you need us to come get you?

[McDuck]

i should be able to get there myself.... unless you want to come and get me....

[McDuck]

i was woundering if gtrboy would be on a bike or skyline.....

[EJK]

lol He can practice the slaloms and figure 8's on his Skyline :lol:

[McDuck]

lol He can practice the slaloms and figure 8's on his Skyline :lol:

my mitsi could beat his skyline.....:bash:

[TRAINING WHEELS]

PMSL... good luck with that!!! I'd pay to see it lol!!

Well actually its not to much longer till i get the keys :shifty:....only thing stopping me at the moment is the dam insurance....... otherwise i would have had it today while mine was in getting yet another service :Punk:

[LilSel]

Well actually its not to much longer till i get the keys :shifty:....only thing stopping me at the moment is the dam insurance....... otherwise i would have had it today while mine was in getting yet another service :Punk:

lol!! I ment more the 'holding BD back' bit :lol:

[TRAINING WHEELS]

lol!! I ment more the 'holding BD back' bit :lol:

LOL....im sure some one can find a way to distract him for a little while

[EJK]

Strong wind expected tomorrow night.... :(


Who cares? IM STILL IN! :D

[fireball]

Strong wind expected tomorrow night.... :(


Who cares? IM STILL IN! :D

you live for AWNMR and riding around while others are at work!

gotta love being a student with a bike that holds 8lt in its tank! cheap cheap lol

[EJK]

lol, I am trying to advertise AWNMR to other new riders in KB as much as possible :lol:

Thank me, I do this for free hehehe

[Big Dog]

Should the current "adverse conditions" persist. The chin wagging may be the answer.
I suggest we do said chin wagging at Bar Africa, may I have a second to the motion?

[gtr boy]

no gtr anymore ...had to buy house,:(,but now i ve gota bike its all good,

[Busy]

I suggest we do said chin wagging at Bar Africa, may I have a second to the motion? If your motions are anything like your table clearing then I'm keeping right away from them :p

[EJK]

Go fish...
oh I mean Move So lol

[Tank]

If your motions are anything like your table clearing then I'm keeping right away from them :p

yuck!

Anyway - Bar Africa sounds like a good idea - It looks horrible out there - Hell I even took the car to work today for the first time in 6 weeks.

[Macktheknife]

From Big Dog and Mack....

The AWMNR tonight will be held entirely indoors at Bar Africa, with a stimulating evening of trivia and humour, attendance is desired from around 7.30pm, just enough time for the really brave souls to ride from Westgate to the Pub!

Come one come all, it should be at least as much fun as last time we did this.

[fireball]

From Big Dog and Mack....

The AWMNR tonight will be held entirely indoors at Bar Africa, with a stimulating evening of trivia and humour, attendance is desired from around 7.30pm, just enough time for the really brave souls to ride from Westgate to the Pub!

Come one come all, it should be at least as much fun as last time we did this.

i shall be there with bells on or something see you tonight!

[gtr boy]

wheres the bar...
no worries ,goggled it

[Busy]

I'll be on the bike and at westgate for any brave souls that want to convoy out, leaving at 7 (ish)

[McDuck]

i will meet you at 7. nere the bk?

[gtr boy]

im in...............

[vagrant]

I'm not. Just got home from work. 14 hour day today.:crybaby:
I've gone past tired and grumpy and am now at "every damm thing is bloody funny!!"

Hope you all had a good time.:banana:

[EJK]

From Big Dog and Mack....

The AWMNR tonight will be held entirely indoors at Bar Africa, with a stimulating evening of trivia and humour, attendance is desired from around 7.30pm, just enough time for the really brave souls to ride from Westgate to the Pub!

Come one come all, it should be at least as much fun as last time we did this.

I didn't expect this..... lol
Well we had fun with Bruce and Busy :)

[McDuck]

oh we did.....

[Macktheknife]

A good night full of fun and laughter for all. Don't worry busy, we won't mention the thing and the photo's didn't come out after all.

[fireball]

we laughed all the way home.....

oh bruce where are you?:clap:

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Well the night even turned out more of a laugh poor poor Bruce :buggerd::buggerd: although he did have an amazing tong (so I hear) ....Just ask busy.....HEHE
I must admit the dirty dancing with the poles and even a small attempt on the table was set for a hysterical night....Fluid coming out of noses, Babies falling out of planes, Sumo resulting in a plane oh don’t forget the dead cop in bruce's bed lol.... Naked old people, Sumo riding a push bike, and so much more....
I was a night inside but a good laugh for those that stuck it out we actually learnt allot :gob: may not have been about riding but learning is learning no matter what the subject is (or who)

[fireball]

we all have no lives..... all on KB as soon as we all get home :killingme:killingme

[TRAINING WHEELS]

we all have no lives..... all on KB as soon as we all get home :killingme:killingme

LOL....i thought the same thing lol....but i am actually working on a report :shifty:

[LilSel]

Yeah Yeah... Sure you are :bleh:

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Yeah Yeah... Sure you are :bleh:

ok you caught me ...lol
Na i am actually working just on something other than work

[Busy]

Was a pretty good turn out. Even though we had some nasty winds during the day they died out in the evening. I believe 11 in total?

unfortunately the trivia night didn't happen
fortunately we kept ourselves amuzed. Although nothing really happened :innocent:

[EJK]

unfortunately...
fortunately.....

Don't start.... :bash::zzzz:
lol

[fireball]

FORTUNATELY


there is always next wednesday.......

is bruce going to be on the back of your pocket bike busy?

:banana:

[Busy]

FORTUNATELY

there is always next wednesday.......

is bruce going to be on the back of your pocket bike busy?

:banana:unfortunately it all never really happened, you were dreaming and woke up with a nappie on your head :2thumbsup

[EJK]

:gob::gob::gob::gob::gob::gob::gob::gob:

[McDuck]

unfortunately it all never really happened, you were dreaming and woke up with a nappie on your head :2thumbsup

as long as there is not a cop, a baby a tazor and a 747 with a hole in the dise we should be right :)

[Big Dog]

unfortunately it all never really happened, you were dreaming and woke up with a nappie on your head :2thumbsup

Fortunately That nappy was clean....

[McDuck]

unfortunatley it was not his nappy....

[Tank]

I dont know what the hell happened - but I am really regretting missing last Wednesday. Catch you guys next week.

[fireball]

I dont know what the hell happened - but I am really regretting missing last Wednesday. Catch you guys next week.

yeah you missed a great one!

its amazing the things us KBers get up to while learning.....

altho the (suggestive) removal of leathers by someone disturbed me a little......:shit::shutup:

[Aa7]

yeah you missed a great one!

its amazing the things us KBers get up to while learning.....

altho the (suggestive) removal of leathers by someone disturbed me a little......:shit::shutup:

bollocks!!!! i wasn't there but i don't believe it would be something as simple as the removal of leathers no matter how it is done that would disturb you:shutup:

[McDuck]

bollocks!!!! i wasn't there but i don't believe it would be something as simple as the removal of leathers no matter how it is done that would disturb you:shutup:

lol and it was not even said by me.....

[Big Dog]

unfortunatley it was not his nappy....

Fortunately he needed a clean nappy for the screaming baby in seat 47c.

[Busy]

Unfortunately the baby wasn't really a baby but a pet monkey who didn't wear nappies, his mother wasn't really his mother but a retired Army Sargent that spoke in a high voice. The plane was not really a plane but a bus, and the seat number wasn't really 47 but the seats 4 and 7 put next to each other. The tazor was not a tazor but a banana, it was used to harm people but Bruce wore the brunt of it. His mother was not deaf but did live in the cupboard, she saw everything and once the book is released, plans on coming out of the closest ...

Fortunately that could be the end of the story ;)

Now where were we ... :scooter:

[Littleman]

God.... what did I miss?

[McDuck]

God.... what did I miss?

meeting me.......

[Busy]

Unfortunately the story doesn't end there, EJKDDORAI hasn't had his turn yet and we all know how he loved this game :D

[EJK]

Fortunately I'm reading this...

Unfortunately I'm writing about it! OMG :gob:

[Macktheknife]

Now now boys and girls, we don't tell tales out of school.
The events of the night remain safely hidden in the vagaries of peoples memories and that is how it should remain, what goes on tour and all that.
FORTUNATELY, we can all rest assured that Bruce is safe and well and his poor mother will recover with therapy.
And also Fortunately, we all know this story will live again on another evening when the fire burns low and the alcohol is plentiful.
Until then, keep schtum, and the legend will live on.




ok so it is late and I have been on the piss, what do you want from me?

[Disco Dan]

ok so it is late and I have been on the piss, what do you want from me?


Babies ;) :Oops:

[Busy]

Now now boys and girls, we don't tell tales out of school ... we all know this story will live again on another evening when the fire burns low and the alcohol is plentiful.
ok so it is late and I have been on the piss, what do you want from me? who needs alcohol ;) muhahahaha


Babies ;) :Oops: You are a worry DD, your middle name isn't bruce by any chance is it?

[EJK]

Disco B. Dan? lol
Hey how come I never saw you on AWNMR? lol (Except once on the petrol station when you passed by)
I thought you were the organiser lol

[fireball]

coming to a wednesday night this week near you.......

... i may have a new set of wheels but like always there is a catch, but as crash (my lovely flattie) put it one step back to go 3 steps forward

watch this space and dont laugh at me laugh with me!

[EJK]

Will we ride today or will we just sit on our bottoms again? lol

[Aa7]

Will we ride today or will we just sit on our bottoms again? lol

you've come a long way in a short time EJ. Just a month or two ago this weather would of seen you sobbing into your milk and cookies rather than asking if we are going out riding or not :niceone:

[EJK]

lmao many things changed in 2 month lol

[Disco Dan]

Disco B. Dan? lol
Hey how come I never saw you on AWNMR? lol (Except once on the petrol station when you passed by)
I thought you were the organiser lol



Not the place to say this... but I dont care. ....lets just say Disco Dan is no longer 'Desperate Dan' but "Taken Dan". :banana: ...likes bikes, great tits.. oh and shes my boss (at work). mwuahahaha.... :banana: ...seriously.

I think it is the right time to say this: I have been running AWNMR with the help of some great mentors for a while now, however it has metamorphasized into something that no longer reflects my inital vision. This is a shame (for me) but like everything in life - things change. It appears to be catering to the new riders that are currently attending and I have been watching from a distance. Even making apperances at the practice area from a distance. Now is the time to publicly and offically hand over the runnings to the KB mentors - Macktheknife & BigDog: You have given so much to AWNMR and taken nothing, your expertise and experience has in my opinion, already potentially saved lifes and given new riders valuable skills and learnings. I hope you will continue this venture that started when I myself was a 'newbie' and I saw a need for such training. And also a big thank you to all the other KB mentors and outside mentors that have given their precious time for such a good cause - Thank you.

I wish you all the best in your quest for knowledge and I will try and stop by from time to time when commitments allow.

Good luck, and ride safe.

Disco Dan
(Daniel)

[fireball]

respect DD

[Maverick]

So is it still on tonight? forecast looks a bit nasty.

[fireball]

oh its on!

see you at shell tonight

fortunately: ill be riding
unfortunately: its not the bike i want... its not even a bike :no:

[Maverick]

oh its on!

see you at shell tonight

fortunately: ill be riding
unfortunately: its not the bike i want... its not even a bike :no:

Uh... if its not a bike then how will you be "riding"? Do I need to pack my pillion seat? :P

[fireball]

Uh... if its not a bike then how will you be "riding"? Do I need to pack my pillion seat? :P

its depressing me.... lets just say that im restricted to no more than 65kph

[Maverick]

its depressing me.... lets just say that im restricted to no more than 65kph

Now Now, Honda's may be slow, but they are still *technically* bikes. :laugh:

[EJK]

Oh its on tonight! lol

[Maverick]

I will be coming tonight, I might just be running a little late as I have to pop home and feed cats first, anyone know where I can catch you up if I am not there by 7?

[Maverick]

Anyone?

10char

[EJK]

Will we be going to Albany Mega Center?

[Timaa]

hey hey all, im going tonite so will see you there. hopefully the weather doesnt stay this bad/get worse. lol

[EJK]

I think we are going to Albany Mega Center Mav.
Next to ASB bank, Burgerking and near Pak 'n Save, I bet you know lol



Come on guys! I've got a great story to tell you tonight! lol
Phew! It sure will change my biking history! lol

[Busy]

We usually leave at 7:05 but if you are running 5mins late we can wait for you, else just meet us at the spot mentioned.

If you want us to wait till 7:10 post here and we'll wait else will see you there

[Busy]

Come on guys! I've got a great story to tell you tonight! lol
Phew! It sure will change my biking history! lolYou haven't been riding naked again have you :rolleyes:

[Timaa]

FARK, lets hope not. LMAO

[EJK]

Lol Unfortunately no. (OMG Did I just used that word?)

ANYWAYS
It was a good/ bad experience lol

Dear Mav, I know my passionate time will come again as you said but I promise you it won't be soon lol

Dear Mack, You were looking at me as if saying "You dickhead EJ!" lol I understand hahaha

[Tank]

As always a really well run night - cheers BD, Busy and all.

Breaking and cornering in the rain were the topics of the evening, and Im sure everyone is a bit more comfortable riding in the wet because of it - thanks.

I noticed that the girls were in short supply last night - obviously didnt want to get their hair wet? (except for Training Wheels - but she's tough!)

Tank

[McDuck]

I wish i could come up.... i am on the katana at last.... and i am to tall for it :( rides of 30min or less untill i am on a bigger bike :crybaby:

[Busy]

10 brave souls turned up last night.

Although it rained it was perfect condition for learning/refreshing steady and emergency braking in the wet. Also the great tips from the man (Big Dog) about keeping dry (inside), drying gear, waterproofing ...

As always lots of improvement from start to finish.

Remember folks, rain or shine there are always skills to learn/refresh.

Hope to see you all next week, Maverick, I hope you got home ok

[fireball]

sorry we didnt make it last night we both had intense headaches and i had a staff meeting also and poor lilsel had whiplash no good for riding so doc said
will try be there next week!

[McDuck]

bummer....

[EJK]

Well theres always next week! lol
Good luck on your Katana Mcduck5n lol

[LilSel]

I noticed that the girls were in short supply last night - obviously didnt want to get their hair wet? (except for Training Wheels - but she's tough!)


what hair??

my bike is at home out east, is still broken from when thieves tried to steal it on saturday...

& yeah as FB said... whiplash/neck sprain=headache... so I was in bed sleeping...

[EJK]

:gob: try to steal your bike? ffs! geez! Man I hate those bastards.

Whats wrong with the bike now?

[McDuck]

windscreen etc

[Ragingrob]

Damn I really wanna come along to these things but I work wednesday nights :(...

[Tank]

what hair??

my bike is at home out east, is still broken from when thieves tried to steal it on saturday...

& yeah as FB said... whiplash/neck sprain=headache... so I was in bed sleeping...

I didnt know - sorry to hear that. Hope that the bikes not too bad and that the neck gets better soon.

[LilSel]

:gob: try to steal your bike? ffs! geez! Man I hate those bastards.

Whats wrong with the bike now?

yeah... they were interrupted tho so didnt nick off with it... winshield was ripped off forwards taking the mounting bolts with it and snapping it off the front cowling. also mirror smashed n backing to mirror totally rooted too :crybaby:

[EJK]

bloody hell...

[Timaa]

just pretend its a naked bike lilsel and your all sorted... XD.
lucky you caught them, saw your thread bout it.
Tim

[DayRider]

I didnt know - sorry to hear that. Hope that the bikes not too bad and that the neck gets better soon.

sorry to hear that
If I am to catch some one trying to nic my bike, I dont know if I can prevent my self from hurting them :mad:

as far as last Wednesday I felt that I learnt few things important and looking forward to see u guys on next Wednesday :cool:

[Busy]

The day has been changed, we are now meeting on Wednesday nights :eek:

:doctor: time again huh

lol


just in case no one gets it, the day is still the same and has not changed, is still on wednesdays :msn-wink:

[EJK]

The day has been changed, we are now meeting on Wednesday nights :eek:

:doctor: time again huh

lol


just in case no one gets it, the day is still the same and has not changed, is still on wednesdays :msn-wink:

Whens Wednesday? :lol:

[Timaa]

the day after thursday... XD

[EJK]

Ahaha good one :D
Alright I'll see you on Tuesday ;)

[Busy]

Alright I'll see you on Tuesday ;) You always get to the shell station on tuesday don't you lol, you always first one there on wednesdays

[EJK]

Oh how did you know? Did you see my new house beside the pumps? I take shower every minute or often :lol:

[Joni]

FYI re the KB mentor programme:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1247159&postcount=1

:niceone:

[fireball]

interesting......

[Big Dog]

Damn I really wanna come along to these things but I work wednesday nights :(...
PM me.
I'll see if we can work something out on another week night or on a weekend.

[Big Dog]

FYI re the KB mentor programme:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1247159&postcount=1

:niceone:

Duly noted.

There is a strong possibility that there will be some Bikers lurking around talking bikes and bike technique, skills etc.
There is also a high probability that there is likely to be some exercises intended to be demonstrated to allow you to practice on your own time.

I urge all those who wish to participate in said discussion to be at Shell Westgate at 6:45pm or Albany Megacentre from 7:30pm.


Please note:
1: I do not know anything about the changes that have been mentioned. Please be supportive of the changes whatever they may be.
I am sure that the motivation for the mods to make them is not anything other than a will to make things better.

2: This is not a substitute for professional tuition, a supplement at best.

3: Decisions made by the participants of the Wednesday night ride are not at the direction of and are not the liability of Kiwibiker.co.nz.

[Joni]

All fine Big Dog.... once we have the mentor programme sorted, we can get it going again for rides etc... but with the guidelines in place. In the mean time it wont be any "official" KB mentoring.

[Busy]

I urge all those who wish to participate in said discussion to be at Shell Westgate at 6:45pm or Albany Megacentre from 7:30pm. I take it said day is wednesday evening (17th Oct)

[Big Dog]

I take it said day is wednesday evening (17th Oct)

Unofficially of course, that is a good hint.

[Big Dog]

All fine Big Dog.... once we have the mentor programme sorted, we can get it going again for rides etc... but with the guidelines in place. In the mean time it wont be any "official" KB mentoring.

That's fine Joni, just taking the mickey.
Would not be a biker site without it would it. LOL.

You can count on our support for any and all changes made, provided they do not limit the possibility of our continuance.

I enjoy these evenings and anecdotally at least there have been some big improvements in the riders that have shown a dedication to learning.

[Aa7]

hey guys, glad to hear everything is still going and these will still be on even if unoffically :niceone:

on that note, tonight i cant make it as i just replaced my front brake pads last night and dont fancy squeezing the lemons out of them just yet :eek5:

i know it's off topic, should probably be in the brakes section and seems to be a very noob question but how do you know when the have been bedded in properly? they seem to be grabbing sweet as after my slow ride to work this morning

[McDuck]

hey guys, glad to hear everything is still going and these will still be on even if unoffically :niceone:

on that note, tonight i cant make it as i just replaced my front brake pads last night and dont fancy squeezing the lemons out of them just yet :eek5:

i know it's off topic, should probably be in the brakes section and seems to be a very noob question but how do you know when the have been bedded in properly? they seem to be grabbing sweet as after my slow ride to work this morning

when i did my cage ones last they were all good after abouut 5 gental brakes from 60 to about 10 then a gental normal drive for a few km then all happy. bikes cant be to different.

[Disco Dan]

hey guys, glad to hear everything is still going and these will still be on even if unoffically :niceone:

on that note, tonight i cant make it as i just replaced my front brake pads last night and dont fancy squeezing the lemons out of them just yet :eek5:

i know it's off topic, should probably be in the brakes section and seems to be a very noob question but how do you know when the have been bedded in properly? they seem to be grabbing sweet as after my slow ride to work this morning

about 250ks worth of riding I believe. Be careful not to brake overly hard for the first few ks then do a few hard brakes to a stop then carry on etc. Will be fine after that (full brake capacity) - properly bed in after 250k though.

[EJK]

Forecast expects some light rain. So what are we learning today?

[Aa7]

about 250ks worth of riding I believe. Be careful not to brake overly hard for the first few ks then do a few hard brakes to a stop then carry on etc. Will be fine after that (full brake capacity) - properly bed in after 250k though.


when i did my cage ones last they were all good after abouut 5 gental brakes from 60 to about 10 then a gental normal drive for a few km then all happy. bikes cant be to different.

Sweet, the brakes seem to be working well and i can surely get 250km in before the weekend so life is rosey again :2thumbsup Cheers guys :hug: see you all next week, have fun tonight!!!

[carbacca]

should be able to make my first AWNMR tonight, yay. see you all there

[Big Dog]

about 250ks worth of riding I believe. Be careful not to brake overly hard for the first few ks then do a few hard brakes to a stop then carry on etc. Will be fine after that (full brake capacity) - properly bed in after 250k though.

Don't know about the 250kms thing.
I have always been told ride about 2 km gently to give you a chance to get the feel right given that you will feel pfaff all resistance first couple of goes, as soon as they feel normalish give them death.
2 - 3 normal stops from 60. (Get you up to speed.)
2 - 3 normal stops from 100. (Get the machine warm and reliable)
Unless you actually have an emergency or a legal reason too such as a red light try not to come to a complete stop from here on down.
2 - 3 urgent near stops from 60. Don't move on till you can smell the pads.
2 - 3 urgent near stops from 100. This can be quite scary.
2 - 3 emergency near stops from 60.
All bedded in.

The more aggressive you can make the near stops the better your pads will bed and I am told the longer they will live.
Did this with mine about 600 kms ago. By golly but the previous person to break in my brakes needs a hiding. After that lot if anything I need less brakes than ever before.

The reason for the near stops is not something I am good at explaining but it has to do with brake dust, heat and possibly warping discs. Or if the stop is too long glazing the discs / pads.

[fireball]

heads up raining out west its patchy, but heavy

[Big Dog]

heads up raining out west its patchy, but heavy

Message from uncle Chopper:
Harden the @#%^ up.:girlfight:

I'll be there.

And we may just do some thing good, fun or all of the above.

[fireball]

Message from uncle Chopper:
Harden the @#%^ up.:girlfight:

I'll be there.

And we may just do some thing good, fun or all of the above.

oh im hard baby :Pokey:

see you all shortly

[carbacca]

BAD NEWS

coming home in TORRENTIAL RAIN i came off my bike 20m from my driveway

i am ok,broken mirror + indicators which can be replaced.....

but now bike wont start. plenty of juice in the batteries but it just wont start. had a go at bang starting it but still no dice. any ideas?? the bike kinda turned itself off while it was on its side so it could be fuel/carbs or something. or throttle cable broke?? i really want to get it sorted before next wednesday for my license test.....

thanks

[EJK]

How the hell? Man... Well I got similar story to tell.

BAD NEWS (not as bad as Carbacca)

I dropped my bike

The end

[gijoe1313]

Ahh poopers, sorry to hear about that for both of ya... :doh: Hope you are both okay and not too banged up.

[McDuck]

dont worry guys, i have done the thick end of 1500kms in the two weeks my bike has been legal and not even come close to crashing. (but did nerly run out of gass today, put 16.4l into a 16.5l tank) (fucking pricey gass to, the only open one in the middle of nowhere was $1.80 per l. Ouch)

[EJK]

Hold on a sec! How did I give you (Carbacca) a red bling?!
It suppose to be a GREEN bling! Sorry man...

[McDuck]

Hold on a sec! How did I give you (Carbacca) a red bling?!
It suppose to be a GREEN bling! Sorry man...

it is the mystery of the dance.....

[Big Dog]

BAD NEWS

coming home in TORRENTIAL RAIN i came off my bike 20m from my driveway

i am ok,broken mirror + indicators which can be replaced.....

but now bike wont start. plenty of juice in the batteries but it just wont start. had a go at bang starting it but still no dice. any ideas?? the bike kinda turned itself off while it was on its side so it could be fuel/carbs or something. or throttle cable broke?? i really want to get it sorted before next wednesday for my license test.....

thanks

Kill switch? Very common after a low speed prang to spend a while trying to start a bike that is turned off.

[Big Dog]

Sorry to hear about the bins, glad you are both ok.
Just goes to show you can never be too complacent....

[skidMark]

BAD NEWS

coming home in TORRENTIAL RAIN i came off my bike 20m from my driveway

i am ok,broken mirror + indicators which can be replaced.....

but now bike wont start. plenty of juice in the batteries but it just wont start. had a go at bang starting it but still no dice. any ideas?? the bike kinda turned itself off while it was on its side so it could be fuel/carbs or something. or throttle cable broke?? i really want to get it sorted before next wednesday for my license test.....

thanks


just leave it till morning...itll prob fire up then..... bikes sometimes wont start for 2-3 mins of winding over after a drop.....otherwise perhaps a wire to a coil has come off? ive had that happen before just check it over....also check the sidestand or clutch killswitch hasnt been munted if u usually need to hold the clutch in or have the sidestand up to start it.



How the hell? Man... Well I got similar story to tell.

BAD NEWS (not as bad as Carbacca)

I dropped my bike

The end

your bikes easy to fix....chewing gum and superglue, after all thats how it came from factory :done:

[skidMark]

Kill switch? Very common after a low speed prang to spend a while trying to start a bike that is turned off.

yeah also a good point ive helped many a person trying to start thier bike where they parked it wondering why it wont start...dude ur kill switch is off...no it's not...look at the switch....oh fuck...flick...whir whir vroooom


Sorry to hear about the bins, glad you are both ok.
Just goes to show you can never be too complacent....

mmmmm rain can be a bastard....

thats why i reccomend Dunlop gprA10's:drool:

"they really do stick like shit to a blanket"

This advertisment was brought to you by dunlops mobsters in association with honda it cost us nothing because skidMark knows otherwise we would kill him.:2guns:

[carbacca]

oh well it started alright just now. so all i really need its mirror + indicators and i'll be back on the road. thanks (or no thanks) to the grass there was no fairing damage, just a bit of wet grass clipping and a spot of mud on the brake lever. mirrors and indicators are on their way from korea.

back to the training....was definitely a worthy and good night training, makes me realise i am crap at low speed handling. will try and make the next one if i am back on the road by then

[Aa7]

BAD NEWS

coming home in TORRENTIAL RAIN i came off my bike 20m from my driveway

i am ok,broken mirror + indicators which can be replaced.....
<snip>

Doh!!! :pinch:


<snip>BAD NEWS (not as bad as Carbacca)

I dropped my bike
<snip>

more Doh!!! :pinch:

Sorry to hear this guys but it's good your both ok and not damaged except for a few replaceable bits of plastic and metal on your rides. EJ i saw you riding last night in the group heading to Albany, when did you have your wee incident and did you choke on your muesli bar on the way over :bleh::bleh:


Don't know about the 250kms thing.
I have always been told ride about 2 km gently to give you a chance to get the feel right given that you will feel pfaff all resistance first couple of goes, as soon as they feel normalish give them death.
<snip> After that lot if anything I need less brakes than ever before.

The reason for the near stops is not something I am good at explaining but it has to do with brake dust, heat and possibly warping discs. Or if the stop is too long glazing the discs / pads.

:niceone: Thanks BigDog!! (and also DD and McDuck) sort of how i was doing it anyway but i have been doing it more times than a couple each and was aiming for the 250km while doing these things as per DD suggestion. I'm sure they are bedded in fine now thanks to the info from all of you guys, cheers :apint:

It seems that there was a good turn out for the ride last night in the group riding from westgate anyway. i was heading back home from adding some kms to the brakes and taking my flatmate out for his first pootle when we saw you all at the bush road lights and gave you all a wave :msn-wink:good to see a few more hardy souls practicing

[Busy]

Last night, although rather windy there were 9 bikes in attendance. The rain even held out until after.

The evening started off with a pre riding safety check, advising what to check before a ride, what to look for and how ... safety first!
The cones did blow around a little bit but allowed several events, including a slow speed slalom, emergency stopping (with a difference), and for an encore a race - a slow slow speed race with all bikes involved (slowest wins) was fun.

No bins on the actual event, but two after? take it easy guys, remember two of the most common times to have a bin, well three are within the first 1/2 hour of rain, within a mile from home and when showing off to the opposite sex :doh:

Just remember folks, the weather conditions, no matter how bad can actually work in your favor as each type of weather conditions have their own styles, methods with tips and tricks.

Hope to see you there next week

this has been your unofficial summary, brought to you by the letter b and the number 2 :D and the answer for number 6 of the trivia night we kind of crashed for a few questions was the sax

[discotex]

Glad I finally made it along. Was more challenging than I expected - especially that slow race! Assuming nothing comes up I'll be there next week :)

Good to hear you're ok carbacca. What a pain being so close to home! :argh:

I certainly took it easy on the way back to Massey (had to pick some stuff up) then back to Browns Bay after EJ binned.

[EJK]

Bin? it was just a drop lol
Well I spent some time on this afternoon fixing my break levers, readjusting the positions etc etc by reading my user manual.
I actually got my hands dirty for the first time! :D
Now I know better about my bikes and I'm happy :D

It was a good experience :yes: ....not a pleasant one tho lol

P.S. I hope Carbacca is ok lol

[discotex]

Bin? it was just a drop lol

It was a good experience :yes: ....not a pleasant one tho lol

Hahaha ok it was a just a wee drop. I think you just needed an excuse to play with tools and it was all a stunt ;)

[carbacca]

just went on a weeeee shopping trip and now i am a happy boy

bought some aftermarket indicators so thats sorted

bought an aftermarket ZX10 mirror for 40bux, i have removed the stem from the base and plonked that on the hyosung base so thats sorted too (thanks mt eden motorcycle) downside was they only had the rightie so i am going to have mismatched mirrors until the factory hyosung ones arrive from korea. or until they have the left half in stock which i dont mind at all, it does look different from what i m used to but its no biggie

i'll be back on the road this weekend. and hopefully back on the AWNMR next week too but please forgive me if i dont turn up if its raining

[EJK]

lol ZX-10R mirrors? haha why don't you get Ducati mirrors? lol

[discotex]

lol ZX-10R mirrors? haha why don't you get Ducati mirrors? lol

Nah you'd want MV mirrors ;)

[McDuck]

just went on a weeeee shopping trip and now i am a happy boy

bought some aftermarket indicators so thats sorted

bought an aftermarket ZX10 mirror for 40bux, i have removed the stem from the base and plonked that on the hyosung base so thats sorted too (thanks mt eden motorcycle) downside was they only had the rightie so i am going to have mismatched mirrors until the factory hyosung ones arrive from korea. or until they have the left half in stock which i dont mind at all, it does look different from what i m used to but its no biggie

i'll be back on the road this weekend. and hopefully back on the AWNMR next week too but please forgive me if i dont turn up if its raining

in mt first day of riding i rode up to tga night meet, 100km each way in heavy (ish)rain. Harden up and slow down.

[fireball]

good to hear you are all ok.....

on my way home i had mr plod point the finger at me :lol: i think he thought i was going too fast....

... how is that possible?

[McDuck]

i have had that to, that 'you are speeding but i can not be fucked pulling you over pooint?

[EJK]

good to hear you are all ok.....

on my way home i had mr plod point the finger at me :lol: i think he thought i was going too fast....

... how is that possible?

Hey I saw you on ZZR this afternoon lol
I was like... "Who is that? Wait... hold on.... OMG its fireball!" lol
It was near town, by the big police station lol

[Timaa]

hows it looking for tonite fellas?

[Tank]

Well after the last really wet night I got soaked - so I went shopping and now have have all the gear.

Shame not to put it all to use - so Ill be there rain or shine (and looking out the window - Im guessing its gonna be the rain).

Its Yuck - but the training is priceless.

[Aa7]

Its Yuck - but the training is priceless.

mastercard moments all round on AWNMR, rain or shine!!!!!

[Macktheknife]

Bring it on boys and girls, unless other wise anounced this is always on, in some form or another.

[Busy]

Am looking forward to that hot chocolate already

[EJK]

Whos buying chips tonight? :drool:

[McDuck]

sniff sniff hoped i would never have to say this but....:weep::weep::weep::weep::weep: i droped her. I was turning her into a gravel drive way at about 3kph and the frount weil slid out :weep:
Damage: one idicator, frount brake leaver.
Was fun riding home with no frount brake, i was only 200kms from home :(

[EJK]

:0 Oh no!
200km from home?! lol where were you?

Btw: It was a great turn up last night :angry:
Made a record I guess... lol

[McDuck]

:0 Oh no!
200km from home?! lol where were you?

Btw: It was a great turn up last night :angry:
Made a record I guess... lol

in hamilton.I got home ok tho in the end. I also did not get pulled over which is good...

[Busy]

The wind and rain must of put everyone off last night as there was only 4 bikes

It didn't rain while we were at the car park (did before), but the evening was spent discussing tips and tricks for riding in the wind and wind gusts, riding positions ... even how stable the bike is when parked and best angles to park on slopes etc

No matter how good or bad the weather there is always something new to learn.
Hope to see YOU there next week

[EJK]

Yes that means Y.O.U. lol

[Littleman]

The wind and rain must of put everyone off last night as there was only 4 bikes

It didn't rain while we were at the car park (did before), but the evening was spent discussing tips and tricks for riding in the wind and wind gusts, riding positions ... even how stable the bike is when parked and best angles to park on slopes etc

No matter how good or bad the weather there is always something new to learn.
Hope to see YOU there next week

The only excuse that will be accepted for not turning up would be if one had a new bike they didn't want to get wet.

[Busy]

Nope, not good enough.
1000 lines "my new bike is allowed to get wet" by next Wednesday and 20 hail Mary's


;)

[Littleman]

Nope, not good enough.
1000 lines "my new bike is allowed to get wet" by next Wednesday and 20 hail Mary's


;)

Okaaay...

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[EJK]

:0 :gob:
biggest post in KB history? hahaha

[Busy]

dang you actually did it (well copy and pasted) maybe I should of got you to wash my bike lol

btw, I would of accepted the following
1000 lines of "my new bike is allowed to get wet"

[fireball]

how about the excuse my bike was in the shop because i blew the coil?

sorry i wasnt there to entertain you all

[LilSel]

I wasnt there cuz I was with FB... lol... n my bike is still at home out east with temporary fixed bits

[Maverick]

You girls are terrible, cant you make one bike out of all the bits you must have now? :)

[Big Dog]

You girls are terrible, cant you make one bike out of all the bits you must have now? :)
Me thinks you are missing the point.
Between the bits they are missing they are missing an entire bike (and an entire plot?:whistle:)

[TRAINING WHEELS]

You girls are terrible, cant you make one bike out of all the bits you must have now? :)

I agree thoes girls are terrible....not all of us are like that though lol

[EJK]

They owe us chips! :devil2:

[Disco Dan]

Threads merged? Weird. Updated the first post so it wont confuse people.

If Macktheknife or BigDog want to start putting up these threads it would flipping save me from having to keep editing them!!!!!!

[Big Dog]

Threads merged? Weird. Updated the first post so it wont confuse people.

If Macktheknife or BigDog want to start putting up these threads it would flipping save me from having to keep editing them!!!!!!

Indeed, however we need to see where things are going or not re mentoring before we change the post.
E.G not officially mentoring.

Nights go ahead either way.

A few beers need to be consumed, and chins need to be waged before we can go ahead with changing anything. This is still a democracy run by the attendees.
Especially if Mods are going to merge the thread any way.
Perhaps you could talk to a mod about getting ownership of the first post changed if you want to not be involved anymore?

[fireball]

sure thing my little EJ.....

and yes we have made one bike from all the bits but its an eyesore guess you will have to wait and see!

i will be there 2mrw night never fear may even convince Lilsel to give me the ZZR tonight so i can come play 2mrw...

[EJK]

Alrighty ho, whos comming tonight?

[McDuck]

I wish i could but ti would be a bit hard to get home before 10 :(

[daaatomic]

will try and see you all at albany

[Maverick]

I will be at westgate tonight so will pop up and say hi beforehand but wont be coming along for the ride this time :)

[Tank]

Ill will be there on the loaner from Holshot - a somewhat rusted Ho'Bag cruiser that has suspension so hard it makes my eyes hurt.

I will meet you in Albany because I really dont think my spine will hold up all the way to Westgate and back.

C

[discotex]

I'd be there but I'll be doing my DD course so I can sit my full early. Same next week but should be there after that.

[Macktheknife]

Looks like great weather for it so come along and enjoy the night.

[TRAINING WHEELS]

sure thing my little EJ.....

and yes we have made one bike from all the bits but its an eyesore guess you will have to wait and see!

i will be there 2mrw night never fear may even convince Lilsel to give me the ZZR tonight so i can come play 2mrw...

Well well...didnt see you there must have been hiding behind thoes bikes...:bleh:

[Busy]

There were about 8 or 10 bikes last night, the weather was great.
I thought a couple of folks had dressed up for Halloween but turns out they always look like that ;)

With the motorway cutter protest ride coming up on Saturday, and the fact we ride in a group from WestGate to Albany the topic of the night was pack/group riding. Started off in the car park (without the bikes) which was basically a practical theory, then the road trip ... learning what, where, when and how amongest other things
Afterwards, heading to the pub we were lead by the mighty scooter (wont mention any names) giving everyone an uncontrolled route (because no one knew where we were going) which also lent to the nights lessons.

A big thanks to all those involved, a special thanks to Whitebelt for getting us back safe, and to Littleman for him to leave his brand new bike on the side of the road to help another bike (whom he thought was in trouble but wasn't, sorry dude).

Remember folks, you never stop learning so hope to see YOU there next Wednesday - rain or shine

[fireball]

Well well...didnt see you there must have been hiding behind thoes bikes...:bleh:

classic nah was at a job interview yesterday didnt realise the time till i got home last night too late to join you guys

[Tank]

Hope you got the job - so you have no excuse for missing Wednesday this week.

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Hope you got the job - so you have no excuse for missing Wednesday this week.
She never had a real excuse oh yea...she had no bike lol....she does now

Hey Tank did your new bike arrive???

[Aa7]

She never had a real excuse oh yea...she had no bike lol....she does now

Hey Tank did your new bike arrive???

and it suits her too ;) it's an awesome looking little machine!!!

yeah Tank how is the new toy :) wiped the smile from your face yet or are you still catching bugs in them teeth ;) I hope its everythig you expected and more, nice wheels dude!!!!

As for Wednesday, I'm not sure if I'm coming along or not yet. My brakes are being a little anal and dont wanna play the game but I'll try and get them fixed before then. Cant seem to find anywhere that does a seal kit so I may have a wee mission on my hands to fix them :(

[Tank]

Yep - picked up the bike yesterday afternoon.

Only think that would make me happier is being in the middle of a Elle McPherson / Jessica Alba (sp) sandwich.:soon:

Came the long way home (although not too long as we had guest - bugger).

Woke up this morning and of course its pouring down - still rode it :headbang: but VERY carefully wet roads and new tyres make interesting riding.

[Quasievil]

Yep - picked up the bike yesterday afternoon.

Only think that would make me happier is being in the middle of a Elle McPherson / Jessica Alba (sp) sandwich.:soon:

Came the long way home (although not too long as we had guest - bugger).

Woke up this morning and of course its pouring down - still rode it :headbang: but VERY carefully wet roads and new tyres make interesting riding.


What did you buy??

and how long these rides go for, ie might come sometime but live down in the waikato

[Tank]

What did you buy??

and how long these rides go for, ie might come sometime but live down in the waikato

I went with the m50 in the end.

This is more of a mentor evening than anything. Check busys post for weekly summaries (he writes them so nobody else can drop him in it).

There is a 1/2 hour ride from Westgate to Albany, then a session in the Placemakers Albany carpark, then onto Bar Africa for a debrief, Busy's innuendo and Big Dogs farting.

[Busy]

I didn't do it, I was framed I tell ya, framed

And don't forget training wheels ... :whistle:

[Littleman]

[QUOTE=Tank;1280840]I went with the m50 in the end.

This is more of a mentor evening than anything. Check busys post for weekly summaries (he writes them so nobody else can drop him in it).


I'm sure some female participants wouldn't mind. One saw Quasi at the Cheese Cutter ride and thought he was a little bit tasty.

[EJK]

Read this if you havent lol
I've got a story to tell on Wednesday night :p lol

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=60173