AWNR - Auckland Wednesday Night Ride

[Tank]

aaggghhh wht does it always seem to rain on a bloody Wednesday night?

Well - at leats we know the tough ones will be there.

(yep - thats a childish challenge):eek:

Hey EJ - I got you a present!

[Tank]

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

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

Training wheels is all sweetness and light. She brings class and decorum to what would be a deeply offensive group without her calming influence.

:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[Busy]

Training wheels is all sweetness and light. She brings class and decorum to what would be a deeply offensive group without her calming influence.

:2thumbsup:2thumbsupThat is deeply offensive, oh you mean we are ... ;) I must of missed that Wednesday night she was all sweetness and light lol
j/k she is a great gal

[Busy]

I wont be there tonight so someone will have to do the summary for me.

Have fun, learn lots and keep the rubber side down

[daaatomic]

a big thanks to all for last night, especially Mac, BD, and the guy on the Triumph(sorry, too many names to remember). Hopefully see you all there next week.

[Tank]

I wont be there tonight so someone will have to do the summary for me.

Have fun, learn lots and keep the rubber side down

OK 5 bikes met in Helensville me, Jay and the EJ complete with his new Restricted licence (no more $400 L plate fines for him), Devil (he was the guy on the Triumph), and Maverick popped into say Gidday but wasn't coming to Albany.

Devil came via Riverhead whilst the rest did the Greenheith route.

About 8 bikes in total at Albany.

We worked on cornering techniques, best lines and how to corner with different road surfaces.

Once we were getting around the corner, we went onto emergencey braking - an always useful exercise.

On to Bar Africa where there was a good turnout as usual. Intelligent and thought provoking conversations were had by all. Obviously Busy was not there so things were kept well out of the gutter all evening.

A little tattoo show and tell was had which was interesting viewing, piercings were mentioned but kept well out of site (Thanks).

Quiz - Guess who has a smurf tattooed on their arse?


-Tank

[daaatomic]

"A little tattoo show and tell was had which was interesting viewing"

bugger, i guess i left too early eh? damn curfew!

[Choco]

Hey everyone!
I heard you guys did a meet up for mentor riding/advice giving and increasing my skills is something I could really do with (newbie. nuff said.).
I was just wondering what you guys actually did on the Wednesday nights as in excerises/ ride routes? Just I could probably do with a kick and a point in the right direction right about now, or just shown what I'm doing wrong in general would be awesome.
Any info would be appreciated!
Thanks
Mike

[Tank]

ChocWhels - you have a PM.

Chris

[TRAINING WHEELS]

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

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


No one can or will ever forget me .... Although i think we both get framed for everything .... (puppy dog eyes) was not me :msn-wink:


Training wheels is all sweetness and light. She brings class and decorum to what would be a deeply offensive group without her calming influence.

:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

LOL....i need to meet this training wheels she sounds like mmmm well still need to make up my mind .....I keep missing her when i show up (maybe she does not want to meet me) meh she will keep lol....But oh thank you tank:eek::niceone:


That is deeply offensive, oh you mean we are ... ;) I must of missed that Wednesday night she was all sweetness and light lol
j/k she is a great gal

:laugh::laugh: like i said still have not meet her..... was not me no one saw a thing cant prove anything....

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Hey everyone!
I heard you guys did a meet up for mentor riding/advice giving and increasing my skills is something I could really do with (newbie. nuff said.).
I was just wondering what you guys actually did on the Wednesday nights as in excerises/ ride routes? Just I could probably do with a kick and a point in the right direction right about now, or just shown what I'm doing wrong in general would be awesome.
Any info would be appreciated!
Thanks
Mike

Hi Choc mmmm
If you read through some of the thread you will see some things we learn. Everyone is at different stages of learning but even thoes that have been riding for 15+ years are still learning. Some people turn up 2nd day of owning a bike others a few weeks. One thing i know is that everything we are showen and doing is something we may need. Its not about right ways or wrong ways its about developing and improving thoes skills you already have sometimes sharing your personal experiances for others to learn from and just being able to ask somone about something they have learnt.
I bet every week anyone that shows up will learn at least one thing that night that they may not have knowen before hand.....
Anyway hope to meet you out therealways good to have new people to play with .....heheh well meet anyway.
Tw

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Hi you lot....
Last week at the pub Big Dog mentioned joining the ATNR (thursday night ride) one week as a mentor (slower, no :Police: stops) ride. His thoughts were to have some ride time on the road leaving 15min after the big guns and going our own pace (no pressure :whistle:) we will still meet up at the pub after but will get in at our time. At this stage this was just a feel to see who may bee interested....so whos keen for a :ride:?

[Kittyhawk]

On one of the thursday night rides, Im going to be at a corner, and take pics of bikers, its a nice corner of 35km/hr and smooth road..let me know when its goin to happen and I can take pics....also with that, it will show you how far you lot have come in riding ability...

Had a thought (which is dangerous lol) Im off down the line to see if I can find my old honda xr250 1985ish.

If its where I left it (dads workshop) I plan on fixing it up and taking it out to Murawai beach one saturday or sunday for the day, practise some riding and brush up on the rustic skills of off road riding.

Because its an old bike it can be thrashed.

See how the bike handles, if it survives a day without me blowing engines up then I'll take it to Ardmore and practise some moto x at a later stage.

First things first, got to find it and fix it.

Just wanting to see who would be interested in giving the beach riding a go...and maybe later on Ardmore moto x track.

[clyde.mccabe]

Hey i am keen and may know a few others....

[Tank]

Hi you lot....
Last week at the pub Big Dog mentioned joining the ATNR (thursday night ride) one week as a mentor (slower, no :Police: stops) ride. His thoughts were to have some ride time on the road leaving 15min after the big guns and going our own pace (no pressure :whistle:) we will still meet up at the pub after but will get in at our time. At this stage this was just a feel to see who may bee interested....so whos keen for a :ride:?

Count me in.

[Kittyhawk]

Hey i am keen and may know a few others....

hahaha noob.

Lets see what ya like on playstation first :innocent:

[fireball]

Hi you lot....
Last week at the pub Big Dog mentioned joining the ATNR (thursday night ride) one week as a mentor (slower, no :Police: stops) ride. His thoughts were to have some ride time on the road leaving 15min after the big guns and going our own pace (no pressure :whistle:) we will still meet up at the pub after but will get in at our time. At this stage this was just a feel to see who may bee interested....so whos keen for a :ride:?


i possibly would be keen but got to get the kinks out of my bike first brakes etc need to be done

[TRAINING WHEELS]

hahaha noob.

Lets see what ya like on playstation first :innocent:

well you bring the playstation and i bet us noobs will kick your but :2thumbsup :2thumbsup lol

[Tank]

i possibly would be keen but got to get the kinks out of my bike first

Fireball - with you the kink is on top of the bike :bleh:

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Fireball - with you the kink is on top of the bike :bleh:

LOL...id have to agree with you there....and dont worry fireball we didnt say it was a bad kink....was just a kink :msn-wink::banana:

[EJK]

I'll join next month guys :weep: lol

[fireball]

Fireball - with you the kink is on top of the bike :bleh:

yeah we all know im kinky!!!
jokes aside really..... anyone know of a good bike shop to get it tuned properly?

[discotex]

Hi you lot....
Last week at the pub Big Dog mentioned joining the ATNR (thursday night ride) one week as a mentor (slower, no :Police: stops) ride. His thoughts were to have some ride time on the road leaving 15min after the big guns and going our own pace (no pressure :whistle:) we will still meet up at the pub after but will get in at our time. At this stage this was just a feel to see who may bee interested....so whos keen for a :ride:?

+1 for this. Once I get my new bike.

14 days till I can sit my full and start finding something to spend that insurance payout on :yes:

[Kittyhawk]

well you bring the playstation and i bet us noobs will kick your but :2thumbsup :2thumbsup lol

Shots for the loosers!

Nah gota get a burnout bike to practise on my burnout pad in the back yard :devil2:

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Shots for the loosers!

Nah gota get a burnout bike to practise on my burnout pad in the back yard :devil2:

I say loosers buy the drinks.... then we can take advantage of you lol

[Kittyhawk]

I say loosers buy the drinks.... then we can take advantage of you lol

I've got my spare bottle of vodka...

but you cant drink and ride :clap:

[TRAINING WHEELS]

I've got my spare bottle of vodka...

but you cant drink and ride :clap:

lol....only the bike, can ride drunk well otherwise lol:bleh::bleh:

[Kittyhawk]

lol....only the bike, can ride drunk well otherwise lol:bleh::bleh:

*refrains from "special" comeback.*

It's ok tart...I can "outride" you anyday...or at least give it a good go!

[TRAINING WHEELS]

*refrains from "special" comeback.*

It's ok tart...I can "outride" you anyday...or at least give it a good go!

Im not sure who you calling a tart as i am :innocent: somone must have said something............
I never said you couldnt out ride me but yea im up for a challenge but i get to choose what we ride?? :yes::gob::shutup:

[EJK]

Go to sleep you two! :lol:

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Go to sleep you two! :lol:

you should go to sleep too monkey :wari:

[EJK]

you should go to sleep too monkey :wari:

Muhahaha Night time is the best to practice some stunts of my own! :wari:
:2thumbsup
:cool:

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Muhahaha Night time is the best to practice some stunts of my own! :wari:
:2thumbsup
:cool:

lol....welll at least no one can see you so when you come off its not too bad :clap:....however i would hate it if u did come off :weep::weep:

[Kittyhawk]

Im not sure who you calling a tart as i am :innocent: somone must have said something............
I never said you couldnt out ride me but yea im up for a challenge but i get to choose what we ride?? :yes::gob::shutup:

Big Red - the farm bike hahahhaa


Go to sleep you two! :lol:

If we sleep how can we tease you??


Muhahaha Night time is the best to practice some stunts of my own! :wari:
:2thumbsup
:cool:

These newbies! I duno....shesh!

If ya wanting a stunt session and place to practise one on one....pm me...or have I read this post in the wrong concept?

[Disco Dan]

Hey folks, so who is going this week? I may make an appearance if the weather is decent :Punk:

Doing a slalom at 60k along the median strip each day to work just doesnt quite cut it anymore... :whistle:

[Kittyhawk]

Hey folks, so who is going this week? I may make an appearance if the weather is decent :Punk:

Doing a slalom at 60k along the median strip each day to work just doesnt quite cut it anymore... :whistle:



Sorry hunny bunny disco, and to TART! I wont be there this week...

Off down the line to hang out with the Tauranga crew on thurs night...*gasps*

Taking the new cage for a bit of a run...will be there next wed with bells on. :laugh:

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Sorry hunny bunny disco, and to TART! I wont be there this week...

Off down the line to hang out with the Tauranga crew on thurs night...*gasps*

Taking the new cage for a bit of a run...will be there next wed with bells on. :laugh:

lol...when did i gain the nickname TART??? but i guess it takes one to know one :Pokey::lol::2thumbsup

[Kittyhawk]

lol...when did i gain the nickname TART??? but i guess it takes one to know one :Pokey::lol::2thumbsup

Mumbles under breath....

We need to take this outside the forum.... bring it on $^*%$^&*($^&(

[fireball]

BACK ON TOPIC

who is venturing out tonight?

i will be there for once no excuses rain or shine! plus tank has to have some cruiser support from you sporties :Punk:

mmm rain bring on the new leathers!

[Aa7]

im coming…… along tonight that is!!!!!! but only so i can perv on Tanks ride some more :drool: i caznt stay the whole time but i'll be there for a while at least :niceone: hope to see a few more faces now summer is coming up :)

[Tank]

im coming…… along tonight that is!!!!!! but only so i can perv on Tanks ride some more :drool: i caznt stay the whole time but i'll be there for a while at least :niceone: hope to see a few more faces now summer is coming up :)

You have no idea how happy that makes me.

Last week I thought you were "giving me the eye" :nono:

[EJK]

I'll see yall tonight. Slow race anybody? lol

[TRAINING WHEELS]

see you all there

[McDuck]

I want to come... but cant :( (bike broke again) Hay anybody i could stay with when i do ride up?

[TRAINING WHEELS]

I want to come... but cant :( (bike broke again) Hay anybody i could stay with when i do ride up?

I would but dont have spare room.....Im sure somone would seeing as you made the effort to come all the way.

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Nice riding behind both Tank and Fireball tonight.... Hope you are both enjoying your new toys :-)

[Tank]

Nice riding behind both Tank and Fireball tonight.... Hope you are both enjoying your new toys :-)

ooooohhhh yeaaaaahhhhh!!!!

[fireball]

Nice riding behind both Tank and Fireball tonight.... Hope you are both enjoying your new toys :-)

ohhh you know we are loving our new toys! i cant get enough of mine off for a ride soon

[fireball]

I want to come... but cant :( (bike broke again) Hay anybody i could stay with when i do ride up?

i have a couch if you like....

[Disco Dan]

Was good to meet up with you all again, hope you all enjoyed taking turns at picking up a monster! Was a good laugh :clap:

[Tank]

Was good to meet up with you all again, hope you all enjoyed taking turns at picking up a monster! Was a good laugh :clap:

We picked up the monster - but it was you who took her home. :eek:

Now - that 'ought to get the interst of people who were not there!

[Jorja]

hey is this still in albany or back out at westgate?
Been wanting to come but Albany is a bit far at that time of night for me.

[fireball]

tank when you get the chance can you email me that pic you took last night it was very sexy :lol: just send it to

fireball@kiwibiker.co.nz

[fireball]

hey is this still in albany or back out at westgate?
Been wanting to come but Albany is a bit far at that time of night for me.

we meet at shell westgate at 645ish and do a ride over to albany to the carpark or where ever we agree to go, if you need an escort ill happily take you as im in massey so its not very far from where you are

[Tank]

tank when you get the chance can you email me that pic you took last night it was very sexy :lol: just send it to

fireball@kiwibiker.co.nz

I can do one better and post it here as well - I will download it shortly.

[Tank]

pic attached - sorry about the crap camera phone quality

[Jorja]

we meet at shell westgate at 645ish and do a ride over to albany to the carpark or where ever we agree to go, if you need an escort ill happily take you as im in massey so its not very far from where you are


Not so much the distance of the ride as I go out on my own quite a bit. Just coming home in the dark and been tired etc. Work 2 jobs and have 4 kids so it is more a time issue. But thanks for the offer. Will concider it for next week.

[LilSel]

pic attached - sorry about the crap camera phone quality

hehe... I think this will be my new desktop picture :D... my gf is sexy!!

[LilSel]

oh and your bike is sexy too Tank :love:

[EJK]

ten charrr

[daaatomic]

what a cracka night, see you all at albany.

[Choco]

Hey!
I was wondering what car park in Albany you guys use?
Just wondering because its a heck of a lot closer for me (I'm on the North Shore) and I will be free Wednesday week after next and it would be great to practice with people who know what their doing.

Hopefully see you guys soon.
Mike

[Timaa]

wow wat a strange nyt but good times...lol. and those cops as well...

[Chrislost]

did anyone actually get pulled over?
or were they just driving randomly around and parking up next door?

:blink::eek5:

[Kittyhawk]

Good effort tonight everyone! Interesting to see peoples natural reactions when it came to decision making and judgement calls.

Sometimes when you are riding you have to block out the thinking process, (use prepherial vision where needed sometimes) if you overthink you can make some situations worse because by the time you think about what step to take next it could be too late... you just have to feel the bike look ahead and follow it.

Wont be making it on wed nights anymore....keep riding safe out there!!!

[daaatomic]

Thanks to Mack, BD, and Kitty for another good night.Who would have thought that having cones thrown at you while trying to avoid the person standing in front of you could be so much fun! Was I the only one to get pulled over? First to leave i guess.

[Aa7]

Thanks to Mack, BD, and Kitty for another good night.Who would have thought that having cones thrown at you while trying to avoid the person standing in front of you could be so much fun! Was I the only one to get pulled over? First to leave i guess.

so what did they pull you over for or did they call it a 'routine' check? anyone else get pulled over? when i dropped in for all of the two minutes that i was there i noiticed a few police hanging around and when i left i was followed for a little bit from the top of bush rd but not pulled over at all. what a waste of police resources yet again..... maybe you guys are having to many hot chocolates before riding home again

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Thanks to Mack, BD, and Kitty for another good night.Who would have thought that having cones thrown at you while trying to avoid the person standing in front of you could be so much fun! Was I the only one to get pulled over? First to leave i guess.

I think you may have been the only one however they moved around and could have picked up elsewhere .....Like Aaron said what did pull you up for?

[daaatomic]

just a breath test, nothing major. luckily i'm huge and can have at least six beers before it registers on their silly little alcoholometers.

(oh wait, no i'm not. lucky i only had a wee small beer. L licence and all.)

[TRAINING WHEELS]

just a breath test, nothing major. luckily i'm huge and can have at least six beers before it registers on their silly little alcoholometers.

(oh wait, no i'm not. lucky i only had a wee small beer. L licence and all.)

Thats just lucky we are all smart riders and dont tend to drink much ... Good one

[Qkchk]

just a breath test, nothing major. luckily i'm huge and can have at least six beers before it registers on their silly little alcoholometers.

(oh wait, no i'm not. lucky i only had a wee small beer. L licence and all.)

The Police have been cracking down in that area the last week or so. When we arrived at BAR AFRICA at the end of the ATNR last week, one of the barmen mentioned someone had pulled out of there (in a car) only 1/2hr ago and got busted for DUI..... and that must of been before 8pm! :shit: So keep ya eyes peeled and run legal. (Well ya should be anyway to start with...)

BTW, where abouts in Albany are ya all concregating? Me and Qkkid live just off the Albany H/Way and might pop over for a looksie one night to see how you all are. If location secrecy is an issue, drop me a PM.

[EJK]

Guess no one else got pulled over...

I was shaking till I reached the Motorway :crazy:

[Timaa]

yea i was a bit freaked out... but followed morcs and was sweet. stupid cops didnt think to put cars on all exit streets...lol. oh well. bad luck dave, we all started laughing wen we saw the cop pull out to follow u... lol. then all left in a hurry. lol

[EJK]

lmao yeah we did rushed out after laughing in agony...

[daaatomic]

someones gotta take one for the team,

did i just say that?? you guys are getting to me.

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Yea i (with a few others) stayed till much later and cops had long gone ...
Yea daaatomic someone has to so thank you lol
Its the fastest ive seen bikers leave a ber in a long time lol

[fireball]

BTW, where abouts in Albany are ya all concregating? Me and Qkkid live just off the Albany H/Way and might pop over for a looksie one night to see how you all are. If location secrecy is an issue, drop me a PM.

we have no secrets at AWNMR :whistle: but we are down in the mega center carpark the video store and bk area cant really miss us

[EJK]

Yea i (with a few others) stayed till much later and cops had long gone ...
Yea daaatomic someone has to so thank you lol
Its the fastest ive seen bikers leave a ber in a long time lol

Hes awarded :yes: good thing that you are OK :niceone:

[Tank]

Sorry I missed you guys last night (work and family commitments) - looking forward to seeing you next week.

P.S. Where is Busys summary of what happened? I always like to come read it.

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Sorry I missed you guys last night (work and family commitments) - looking forward to seeing you next week.

P.S. Where is Busys summary of what happened? I always like to come read it.

Its all good tank.....
No summary as Busy did not make it <_<

[Busy]

Sorry guys and girls, my mechanic hasn't given me the all clear yet, something about a screw loose ??

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Hey Busy ....:doctor:
You do realise in NZ we dont do child labour :devil2: so im guessing she will be getting paid verry well :niceone:


Any way hope to see you again soon :spanking:

[Kittyhawk]

Woof woof for tomorrow night :Oops:

[Tank]

Woof woof for tomorrow night :Oops:

you waited until 00:08 so you could say tomorrow ?????:eek5:

[Kittyhawk]

you waited until 00:08 so you could say tomorrow ?????:eek5:

Lol sorry I didnt click..today is Monday, tomorrow is tuesday...

I ment woof woof for wed night...gosh Im tired :drool:

[EJK]

Sorry guys and girls, my mechanic hasn't given me the all clear yet, something about a screw loose ??

ROFLMAO!!!! that is sooo cute!!! ahahahahaha

[chawee]

Hi all,

I just bought a bike couple days ago and it's getting shipped up on Fri/Sat, so would I be able to come along next Wed? Mind you I know nothing about the bikes, I bought an old 88 GPX250 to start with. :p. Otherwise I was thinking of going to riderskills before I hit the road with the bike :)

[EJK]

Hi all,

I just bought a bike couple days ago and it's getting shipped up on Fri/Sat, so would I be able to come along next Wed? Mind you I know nothing about the bikes, I bought an old 88 GPX250 to start with. :p. Otherwise I was thinking of going to riderskills before I hit the road with the bike :)

Learners are ALWAYS welcome :yes:
We will do this rain or shine :yes:

[Big Dog]

Reminder tommorows excercise is not for the feint hearted.

Participaiton is as always optional, no real danger but you will probably have a bit of fun scaring yourself.

Emergency accelerating.

No I have not gone around the bend....... though you will need to to get another go......

The excercise will focus on one of the lesser known tools in the "Get me out of danger" (TM) Toolbox.

Followed by a short ride that should challenge most peoples perception of speed.

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Reminder tommorows excercise is not for the feint hearted.

Participaiton is as always optional, no real danger but you will probably have a bit of fun scaring yourself.

Emergency accelerating.

No I have not gone around the bend....... though you will need to to get another go......

The excercise will focus on one of the lesser known tools in the "Get me out of danger" (TM) Toolbox.

Followed by a short ride that should challenge most peoples perception of speed.


Sounds like it will be a interesting night to say the least ....

But are you sure you have not gone around the bend??:devil2:

[Big Dog]

Sounds like it will be a interesting night to say the least ....

But are you sure you have not gone around the bend??:devil2:
Been round a few hundred bends, they are the fun bits between straights:girlfight: you know them as the bits where I normally have to break half way round to miss you lol

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Been round a few hundred bends, they are the fun bits between straights:girlfight: you know them as the bits where I normally have to break half way round to miss you lol

:whistle::whistle: mmm im sure .....i think your just seeing things .... wasnt me lol

[Busy]

Sorry guys and gals, due to unforeseen circumstances I wont be there tonight.

Take care out there

[Tank]

Just a reminder - tonight Bar Africa has been booked out for the strip show. Although, apparently we will still be able to get outside without paying the cover charge.

Personally I dont mind :niceone: but some might not be so keen on the idea and want to go elsewhere tonight.

Totally unsubstantiated rumors are that busy is part of the show this evening (he has paid good money to be the pole) and that's why he is unable to make it.

[Motoworld Powersports]

Can we meet at the Albany end. Just cant make the meet at the West gate end. Trying to get the other half there.

[fireball]

hey sexy beasties would love to venture out as..... while the gf is away (working security) the kat will play

BUT
do to the cash situation can not afford gas (right now crossing fingers to get to work in the morning....)


you guys have fun! ride safe!:headbang:

[Devil]

Emergency acceleration? Errr better not let me participate! Wouldn't want to be teaching people bad habits :msn-wink:

[LilSel]

while the gf is away the kat will play


:mellow: oh... so thats how it works? *takes note*

[EJK]

Emergency acceleration? Errr better not let me participate! Wouldn't want to be teaching people bad habits :msn-wink:

What if someone wants to learn the bad habbit? :whistle: lol

[Aa7]

What if someone wants to learn the bad habbit? :whistle: lol

Your a worry kiddo ;)

[EJK]

Just kidding :lol:





....yet

[Timaa]

see u all there unless i get even more lazy.
Tim

[EJK]

I guess I'm comming tonight....

[Disco Dan]

Bust a Move!

[fireball]

was a good night tonight
some one can do the run down of the evening....
just want to say thanks to kitty and big dog for putting their bodies on the line... shame i missed by what 5mm? :2thumbsup

and cheers EJ for leading over to the shore you did a great job!

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Yea Cheers guys and gals .....
Dont know what was up with me but i had a blast :innocent:
Cant wait to do it all again next week ....If i can make it out west :confused:

Thank you all for a fun night:Punk:

[McDuck]

Your a worry kiddo ;)

Anybody wanting to learn that dont need help....... (go a tooth down in the frount sprocket. It is soooo worth it)


(i am about to catch Lilsel in the post count)

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Hi All....:confused:

Im meeting up with "Candle" on monday night to show him where "kitty's" monday night ride meets. If you are interested in coming along for a ride and not sure where in panmure it is then we are meeting at BP Coventry (Wairau rd)between 530pm and 6pm. :niceone:

[Big Dog]

Just a reminder - For reasons out of my control I will not be able to attend for the next 4 weeks.
Kittyhawk will be ministrating the learn to those who need it, or just want it.

Please watch this space for updates as I know there was some mention this might be moved out west for at least one of those weeks.

[LilSel]

(i am about to catch Lilsel in the post count)

:lol:... yeah I been busy at work lately... n most of my other posts were in R&R... I dont think it'll be long before you do tho

[fireball]

just an idea i live out west we could just go for a ride have a BBQ at my place and a few beers....

[EJK]

just an idea i live out west we could just go for a ride have a BBQ at my place and a few beers....

That'll work lol

[TRAINING WHEELS]

just an idea i live out west we could just go for a ride have a BBQ at my place and a few beers....

May be a plan.....but i have to ride back lol

[Timaa]

im keen for a random ride and bbq/ beers.. lol. just dont have too many all at once training wheels. lol

[Disco Dan]

I would be happy to host BBQ and drinks etc - I have a big concrete courtyard which is perfect for parking heaps of bikes/cars. I am in Swanson/Ranui just off swanson road - very close to the twisty roads of the bush ;)

I'll even lock the dogs up so Busy does not get bitten again ;) :cool:
:beer:

[Motoworld Powersports]

Heaps of thanks to Kitty Hawk and Big Dog really enjoyed the night. My partner found it really worth while and look forward to coming to next weeks.:sunny:

[fireball]

That'll work lol

its my excuse to celebrate my new job YAY :banana:

[LilSel]

its my excuse to celebrate my new job YAY :banana:

do you have a bbq :dodge:

[Badger8]

Hey guys 'n gals.
Just wonderin for a little more info on these kickaz soundin nights, what sort of levels it covers etc.
i'm fairly new to riding (only a couple of months) and have taken to it like a duck to water, but i'm sure i'm still doing plenty of stoopid stuff that i need to un-learn.
is this likely to be up my alley? or is it more focused on basic handling type skills? an awful long way to go on the sidestreets from mt wellington (stuck under 70kph on my learners dammit), but would definitely be worth it if it's gonna make me a better rider.

Anyone with some pearls of wisdom?

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Be good to meet other riders at simular levels Badger so defanitly come along on wednesday nights ...although if your in Mt Wellington Kittyhawk does a monday night thing in panmure if your interested.....

[Badger8]

Yeah, Panmure definitely sounds better!
Will chase that one up for sure, Cheers :2thumbsup

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Your welcome ... I cant remember the link but i think its under "club 250"

[Badger8]

Yeah, i done foundeded it. (it's fun to make up words, and yes i am insane :D )
Will definitely head along, so look out south auckland! :)

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Well insane is welcome around here so you must fit right in lol
The only time we not insane is when we learn

[Kittyhawk]

Crap my post didnt go up the other night....that'll teach me for drinking and posting...DONT DRINK AND POST you might bin it! (by falling off your comptuer chair hahaha)

Ok this week....

Meet as usual at westgate...then off to a carpark down Swanson road somewhere....thanks to Jorja on this one..

If you guys want to meet up for a bbq after sweet let me know and we can finish a bit earlier...Prob do a bit of a ride after the exercises to put ya new skills to the test!!!!

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Hi All....:confused:

Im meeting up with "Candle" on monday night to show him where "kitty's" monday night ride meets. If you are interested in coming along for a ride and not sure where in panmure it is then we are meeting at BP Coventry (Wairau rd)between 530pm and 6pm. :niceone:

Just a reminder that ill be meeting candle tonight ....Anyone is more than welcome to pootle down with us ....leaving bp at 6pm....

cheers

[fireball]

just a question what are the chances of a bbq this wednesday and what do you guys want to do just so if need be i can get my shit together and grab a bbq and stuff....

or alternatively can organize it this week on the night and do it next week so its planned or something up to whomever...

[Kittyhawk]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=62033&highlight=16th

Would be good to see ya all there!!!

[fireball]

i prob wont come out tonight guys bike was very unhappy with the roads on the way home from work (being wet asain tyres) dont want to take the risk

but have fun!

[Kittyhawk]

Event : NEWBIE Bike Maintenance (cleaning, maintaining, early signs of things about to go wrong, and a look at what's inside a bike engine)

Im pulling a bike apart to clean out the carbs and check a few things..so ya might as well have a nosey lol...

When : 15th December
Time : 10.00am
Where : Kitty's place

Meet at Shell Westagate 0900 - 0915 depart

Either Training wheels or myself will be at Shell Westgate to lead the ride out to Panmure.

We will be joining up with the Monday night crew, so come along and meet other newbie kbers!!

Depending on what time we finish, a short newbie ride may be on the cards...
See ya there!!!

[Disco Dan]

Event : NEWBIE Bike Maintenance (cleaning, maintaining, early signs of things about to go wrong, and a look at what's inside a bike engine)

Im pulling a bike apart to clean out the carbs and check a few things..so ya might as well have a nosey lol...

When : 15th December
Time : 10.00am
Where : Kitty's place

Meet at Shell Westagate 0900 - 0915 depart

Either Training wheels or myself will be at Shell Westgate to lead the ride out to Panmure.

We will be joining up with the Monday night crew, so come along and meet other newbie kbers!!

Depending on what time we finish, a short newbie ride may be on the cards...
See ya there!!!

ahh can read it now! ;)

Great Idea Kitty :yes:

Enjoy.. im watching scrubs tonight :whistle:

[Kittyhawk]

ride is on tonight!!!!

see ya all at westgate.

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Hey People..... What is the haps this week??? Are we at Albany or West somewhere?

I only have cage as my bike is getting a much deserved Lubrication session at the baron
But will try and come just to watch and learn......

[Kittyhawk]

Nello riders!! I've been doing some stuff behind the scenes, working with the Monday night newbies and now been granted permission to take the newbie riding thing one step further....to the track (just a mini one lol)

If any of you are interested in attending this to improve your riding skills(it'll be once a month) then please come along...the more the better!!

It also will give you an insight to how it feels to be riding on the track, developing your lines better and handling of your bike in a controlled environment but pushing it a little further. If you are keen, I can organise for you all to meet at Shell Westgate as per normal and have someone lead you out to the track in Panmure, and back out west after...
__________________________________________________ ____________

I've just been given the go ahead with hiring out the Mt Wellington go kart track!!!!

Here's the thing...

Firstly we have to make a donation to the go kart club, as they will be giving me a key, their fee to hire the track is $250 this will be discussed at the next meeting. There is an exception because we are a community organisation, and trying to help other riders, the go kart club supports this and said they will lower the fee to an acceptable donation from us as a group.

Remeber that this is still a voluntary thing and I intend to keep it that way, all proceeds which we raise as a group will go into the Go kart account for track hireage. The more riders we have, the less we can charge per person. I make nothing out of this personally, just to clarify things.

Secondly, THERE IS TO BE NO RACING!! under any circumstances. I can not stress this enough!! Yes we can go fast, but the environment will be controlled...the reasons why??

1 - No ambulance on site.
2 - There are noise restrictions and we have to respect others around us.
3 - I gave Ian my word we would not race therefore he agreed to this.
4 - Dont want to be picking up your binned bikes.
5 - We will loose the privledge of using the track.
6 - There are no avaliable marshals on set points/ corners on the track.

I have to write up a proposal for Ian and get back to him with it in regards to booking the track and what we will be doing on the track etc.

What I propose to you newbies is this...

First Monday of every month we hire out the track, if that's unavaliable, then try for the last Monday of every month.

So give it some thought, ideas, and/or ways to how we can raise money for an acceptable donation (some of us are poor students! *raises hand*) and see what we can come up with.

:love:

[EJK]

Cool.... I decided what bike to get now :lol:

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Cool.... I decided what bike to get now :lol:
Dear i ask???

BMW is not affordable on student loan anymore lol

[McDuck]

Why cant whakatane be closer to AK?And why is gas so exspencive? fark it i want to come :(

[Kittyhawk]

Why cant whakatane be closer to AK?And why is gas so exspencive? fark it i want to come :(

Once you move to Akl, you'll never go back hahahaa

[McDuck]

Once you move to Akl, you'll never go back hahahaa

nevaaaaaaaa

[Tank]

Just checking that it is still on to night - usual meeting spot?

[Jorja]

Just checking that it is still on to night - usual meeting spot?


Haven't heard different. I will be there and hopefully won't be the only one on a bike this week. :doh:

[Kittyhawk]

Just checking that it is still on to night - usual meeting spot?

Yup its on see ya at westgate.

Not sure what the plan is we will decide at Shell if we are going to go straight to Albany, do the ATNR route or something else. depends on numbers at this stage.

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Why cant whakatane be closer to AK?And why is gas so exspencive? fark it i want to come :(

Gas isnt expensive :sweatdrop its actually cheeper than milk and coke and all the other crap we buy lol:weep:

[Tank]

Gas isnt expensive :sweatdrop its actually cheeper than milk and coke and all the other crap we buy lol:weep:

Its true - thats why I dont run my cruiser on milk!

[TRAINING WHEELS]

Its true - thats why I dont run my cruiser on milk!

Well im glad you dont lol...Hot milk smells reall bad haha

[Jorja]

Yup its on see ya at westgate.

Not sure what the plan is we will decide at Shell if we are going to go straight to Albany, do the ATNR route or something else. depends on numbers at this stage.


Was under the impression we were going to local car park near the shell station for the next few weeks???

Had 2 other people also coming who like myself did not want to ride to Albany and then home again in the dark.

[Kittyhawk]

Was under the impression we were going to local car park near the shell station for the next few weeks???

Had 2 other people also coming who like myself did not want to ride to Albany and then home again in the dark.

Yup that's cool, wasn't sure if you were going to make it or not lol....and I forgot the address :pinch:

[EJK]

I miss you guys...

lol

[fireball]

I miss you guys...

lol

its ok EJ im not out either lol ran out of gas....:doh:

[daaatomic]

its ok EJ im not out either lol ran out of gas....:doh:

i ran out of motorcycle! so i'm at home too

[fireball]

i ran out of motorcycle! so i'm at home too

how much are they paying you out for it? and what cha gonna get?!

[Timaa]

did u bin it dave?

[Timaa]

oh and twas a mint as ride tonite, just went thru the twisties and then did braking at some random carpark out west. was mint tho, only like 3 250 learners and some fast riders gave us a run for the money. will maybe see u all next week. if gas/ insurance/ new bikes prevail. lol.
Tim

[EJK]

oh and twas a mint as ride tonite, just went thru the twisties and then did braking at some random carpark out west. was mint tho, only like 3 250 learners and some fast riders gave us a run for the money. will maybe see u all next week. if gas/ insurance/ new bikes prevail. lol.
Tim

lmao hopefully :niceone:

I'll try next week by any means nessesary

[fireball]

yeah i may show... i dont do fast tho i do my own pace my own way.

[Kittyhawk]

Big thanks to Frosty for helping out, and Jorja for letting us use the carpark.

Awesome to see lots of new faces there, and those of you who did the ride, good to see you having fun out on the road.

I will keep the format of splitting the group while Im filling in for Big dog......those who want to go for a ride do it, and then come back and meet us at the carpark, do some exercises and finish off at the pub.

Have a good week everyone!!:headbang:

[McDuck]

Gas isnt expensive :sweatdrop its actually cheeper than milk and coke and all the other crap we buy lol:weep:

You dont buy much coke do you?

[Big Dog]

You dont buy much coke do you?

Yes but she buys it at a gas station.

Apples and pears my friend.


Had she bought the coke at a supermarket then the coke is cheaper.

[McDuck]

Yes but she buys it at a gas station.

Apples and pears my friend.


Had she bought the coke at a supermarket then the coke is cheaper.

Yes.... people buy coke at gas stations? It is so expensive?

[Big Dog]

Yes.... people buy coke at gas stations? It is so expensive?

Yes I know, but they don't sell grass.

[McDuck]

Yes I know, but they don't sell grass.

I know. How bad...

[daaatomic]

sounds like i missed a good night, might have to come in the cage next week as insurance still have'nt decided what they want to do with my bike.

[Kittyhawk]

I wont be able to make it tomorrow night, Bigdog will be running it.

See ya all next time, and have a good christmas.

[EJK]

AWNR is not the same without me is it? :laugh: jks

I miss it alot :(

[Motoworld Powersports]

Is it going to be at Albany tonight

[Big Dog]

Due to the way that dates fall over the next couple of weeks, the next night will be 09/01/2008.

Straw pole.

Who would like to do a ride for our first night back?
Suggestions for route welcome.
Ideally about a 1.5 - 2 hours round trip.
Legal speeds.

If numbers are reflective we will seperate into a faster group and a slower group.

[Big Dog]

Is it going to be at Albany tonight

Yes it was.

[discotex]

Who would like to do a ride for our first night back?


Sounds like a plan to me. I'll be back from Christchurch on the 8th so will be itching for a ride.

[obstacle]

8th? yep i'm in too.

[Disco Dan]

Updated Calendar.

[Jorja]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=63407

A few of us are going to go for a ride once a week during the day. (Details on the link) If there are any other new riders who would like to join us let me know.

[Big Dog]

At present.
Plan A, weather is good, a ride is on somewhere, yet to be decided by vote and attendance.

Plan B, weather is crap, we congregate at Bar Africa for he pub quiz night.

To clarify if it is already raining Bar Africa, if it is just threatening westgate, and we will vote on it.

[fireball]

At present.
Plan A, weather is good, a ride is on somewhere, yet to be decided by vote and attendance.

Plan B, weather is crap, we congregate at Bar Africa for he pub quiz night.

To clarify if it is already raining Bar Africa, if it is just threatening westgate, and we will vote on it.

gutted a ride..... i would love to come join you guys but well my hand is all strapped up (work injury lol) so clutching is an issue:argh:... if weather is clear will tell LilSel to get the ZZR out.... well will attempt to get her to get the bike out! its all fixed now!:clap:

[Nagash]

Ah so that's what I see a couple of months back, just heading back from work and filling up my little Rebel 250 to see a whole pack of bikers all hanging round the petrol station. I'll have ot join in some time and see if I can drag my bike round some of those cones..

Though not for a little while, broken wrist due to a dirt bike accident :no:

[Big Dog]

So we have a pair of limp wrists?

Nah all good, just keep us in mind for when you are back to being able.

[Kittyhawk]

Do you need the cones?

[wraith]

Is the ride still on for tonight? Could be keen if i can drag my lazy ass out and get my leg over..:lol:

[Maverick]

well will attempt to get her to get the bike out! its all fixed now!:clap:

THUD.... *falls over in disbelief*

[Luckylegs]

Is the ride still on for tonight? Could be keen if i can drag my lazy ass out and get my leg over..:lol:

Keen to know too... Was going to join tonight if its still on

[Maverick]

Keen to know too... Was going to join tonight if its still on

I'd be keen to come for a ride too.

[wraith]

I got caught up with some summer ale and a smoke, and before i new it, it was too late, Damm. Try again tomorrow:laugh:

[Big Dog]

So much for wanting to get out of the car park and onto the road.

After months of when are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride?
We get the lowest volume of riders in the history of the night.



Well the two who bothered to show and I had a grand time. Followed the usual thursday night ride, collected a rider along the way then had a good chin wag.

[Nagash]

Well that's a bit of a shame, one hopes next week will have more of a turn out then. Hopefully i'll be there for it.

[Maverick]

After I buggered off to race to my folks place (had to leave just before the ride started as my stepdad dropped a power grinder on his foot) I found my mum had got there two minutes before me so It turns out I wasnt needed afterall, so I went back to westgate but everyone had left, so I went for a cruise up to Kaukapakapa and kept going till I ended up in Wellsford. Thought about dropping by the bar on the way back but it was nearly 10pm by the time I reached Albany and was knackered so just bugged out home again.
Was a good ride though.

[Morcs]

I went up to the carpark in albany... again... then it clicked... again...

[Tank]

So much for wanting to get out of the car park and onto the road.

After months of when are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride? When are we going to do a road ride?
We get the lowest volume of riders in the history of the night.



Well the two who bothered to show and I had a grand time. Followed the usual thursday night ride, collected a rider along the way then had a good chin wag.


Sorry BD - I was out of the country only getting back this morning - I will be there for the next ride however !

[Kittyhawk]

What can I say about Auckland riders?

[Big Dog]

Ride somewhere again this week.
And next.
Same plan B for each week. Plan B only exists if it is already raining not threatening to.

[Nagash]

I'll try be there this week, I get the cast off my arm the Wednesday morning so if my grip's still strong enough then i'll roll on by.

[Curious_AJ]

hey guys...

I'll hopefully be gettign a bike soon so i want to come one of these days!!

though I'm going to be VERY bad lol... I've managed to crash a bike when it was standing still (i couldnt reach the ground and fell over *doh!*)

be patient with me when i do come!!!

[Jorja]

if anyone wants to go for a ride

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1379160#post1379160

[Big Dog]

hey guys...

I'll hopefully be gettign a bike soon so i want to come one of these days!!

though I'm going to be VERY bad lol... I've managed to crash a bike when it was standing still (i couldnt reach the ground and fell over *doh!*)

be patient with me when i do come!!!

Sounds like you better come lots then... Nah all good. My first, second and third time were all in the last two years. Sadly that means that they were all after the first 13 years of riding and all with the busa.

[Curious_AJ]

Sounds like you better come lots then... Nah all good. My first, second and third time were all in the last two years. Sadly that means that they were all after the first 13 years of riding and all with the busa.

I'm sure i'll be alright when i've done some practicing... it's not hard to ride really, i'm always just a pussy at these things.. lol you should have seen me in the car...

[Nagash]

Unfortunately I reckon confidence (and to some extent cockyness) saves your skin on a motorbike. I always bugger up when in the pouring wet and that's cause I really have no clue what my bikes gonna do.. but yeah. If i'm in good shape by Wednesday i'll come on down.

[Curious_AJ]

yeah, confidence is the key in any vehicle.. but you only build that up when you've practiced... so it kind of goes without saying when i start practicing, i'll be fine i'm sure :)

[Timaa]

so wats the plan tonite peoples? i got my nice new gtr250 and feel like a ride weather permitting. same time same place?
Tim

[Luckylegs]

Excellent, see you there........ :scooter:

[Timaa]

bump... this better be a full nyt cause i wanna meet more people lol. c u all there!@!!
Tim

[silverado]

Hey

I was there at 6.55 but the place was taken over by Harley riders. I take it you still meet at Shell Westgate and leave at 7? :confused:

[Big Dog]

Hey

I was there at 6.55 but the place was taken over by Harley riders. I take it you still meet at Shell Westgate and leave at 7? :confused:

Yes, yes we do.
Had me a little confused to, all those Harleys turning up to a midweek ride.

[Kittyhawk]

do you need the cones? can drop them off next week.

[Big Dog]

do you need the cones? can drop them off next week.

Probably ought to get them back at some stage... even if they will not be used this coming week.

[Jorja]

I've convinced Frosty into doing some ride practice with me at the factory in Swanson. It won't be untill after kids are back at school though.:angry2:

[Kittyhawk]

I've convinced Frosty into doing some ride practice with me at the factory in Swanson. It won't be untill after kids are back at school though.:angry2:

I would have to agree that the carpark in which you and Frosty will be practising in is alot better lit and safer. There are less distractions and hazards which enables the rider to focus on the task assigned.

Wish I was there, have fun all.

[Big Dog]

All great things must come to and end.
My participation in this project is no different.
I am not sure of dates at this time but my participation will be withdrawn before the end of May 2008. More information will follow as it becomes available.

What does this mean? It means unless someone other than me can find a new person to continue or modify the format then this thing of ours will cease to be.

If you have been procrastinating about coming along for a while, now is the time to pull finger, put bum on seat and try to learn something while the choice is still there.

I have been very proud to be a part of this and very proud of the progress that most of the participants made.

Please do not discuss my motives for withdrawing in this or any other thread. It is time.
If you feel a need to discuss it with me come and see me after a Wednesday night or drop me a pm.

[fireball]

you suck big dog :lol:
at least ill still respect you in the morning....

i would be keen to put my hand up to "babysit" AWNR till you return, you have done alot for me so i think i should pass on to others what you have taught me.

plus cant see a good thing die out so soon.

[Big Dog]

you suck big dog :lol:
at least ill still respect you in the morning....

i would be keen to put my hand up to "babysit" AWNR till you return, you have done alot for me so i think i should pass on to others what you have taught me.

plus cant see a good thing die out so soon.

I don't want to see this thing of ours die either which is why I have given so much notice.
If I was definitely coming back at some time I would be looking for a babysitter but as I may never come back I am looking for an owner to come forward and take ownership going forward.

Said owner would not need to be particularly skilled just able to set up the exercises and coordinate things, provided they could con other members to come and put their knowledge to good use where they could.

[fireball]

I don't want to see this thing of ours die either which is why I have given so much notice.
If I was definitely coming back at some time I would be looking for a babysitter but as I may never come back I am looking for an owner to come forward and take ownership going forward.

Said owner would not need to be particularly skilled just able to set up the exercises and coordinate things, provided they could con other members to come and put their knowledge to good use where they could.

well i have put my hand up....
:Police: and can instruct

[Big Dog]

well i have put my hand up....
:Police: and can instruct

Cool so you are nominated to be coordinator, what you need is some volunteers for helper and a second to the motion... this is after all a democracy. In case you did not know I was never in charge.

[Kittyhawk]

I have just taken on a new management role, will wait to see the new rosters, training course sechdules and exam dates...I will see what I can do about carrying on the tradition....If anyone has any objections to this please pm me..

Alternatively anyone who is keen to come along to Monday nights these are still running out in Panmure are alot of fun, and pretty cruisy!!

It might not be a wednesday night because of work but the course will be reorganised and restructured it so its a weekly learning thing and with new and different exercises, I will help out where I can.

Cheers Bigdog for all the personal time and commitments you have taken in order to see this through....Guys, I think we should have a bit of a farewell do for Bigdog when the time comes as he's put alot into this...maybe dinner and a bit of a ride somewhere.

[fireball]

you know what he is going to say kitty......

but yeah dinner sounds good!

[fireball]

Cool so you are nominated to be coordinator, what you need is some volunteers for helper and a second to the motion... this is after all a democracy. In case you did not know I was never in charge.


VOTE FIREBALL!!!!

or as you see fit lol

[Big Dog]

I will see what I can do about carrying on the tradition...


VOTE FIREBALL!!!!
or as you see fit
As you know in my mind this has never been about me.
This has always been about making the transition from riding to riding safely and with confidence.

Nothing would make me prouder than to see this carry on in the hands of veterans of the experience.
This was a huge commitment over the last 14.5 months but I wanted to see some people out enjoying their chosen pass time (or mode of transport or lifestyle as the case may be) without learning everything the hard way.

I recommend you two talk to each other off line along with any other volunteers and work out so you can do what is best for each other and the cause.:first:

[Kittyhawk]

Im taking the helping to other riders to the next level - but this is based on the monday nights and interest generated outside by word of mouth.....I've sent through the proposal for the mini track/newbie riding night.....Just waiting to hear back on confirmation for a date....

I hope it will be a good turn out...

Will throw up a proposal to see what others think...already voiced it to Fireball, and she thinks its a good idea, between us we have alot of ideas to play around with. I see that as an awesome thing because I have experience behind me but she has the "we need to learn this" because she is the one whom knows what newbies should be learning thesedays...

Im just an old fart!!!

[Kittyhawk]

"One proposal"

Meet at shell westgate on a THURSDAY night usual time etc....

We either ride a seperate ride because ATNR riders are a bit more skilled and pick up the pace...

Or go do some fun exercises, and meet them all at Bar Africa after!!

It not only gives ya a chance to chat and see whos who, but also the opportunity to talk to experience riders who have also been down the newbie path, check out some of the larger bikes, and have fun!!!

Good thing about this idea, is that when you are skilled enough to do the ATNR ride, you'll already know bikers, they will help you out for ya first time on the ride etc!!!

:banana:

[fireball]

right will see you all tonight at shell.. i wont be out long tonight due to the cast on my hand riding hurts after a little bit....

[Big Dog]

right will see you all tonight at shell.. i wont be out long tonight due to the cast on my hand riding hurts after a little bit....
Goodly goodly.

[Kittyhawk]

ARe you guys riding or doing drill exercies???? Im over that way so will call in

[Gubb]

See you guys there tonight.

[Morcs]

I don't want to see this thing of ours die either which is why I have given so much notice.
If I was definitely coming back at some time I would be looking for a babysitter but as I may never come back I am looking for an owner to come forward and take ownership going forward.

Said owner would not need to be particularly skilled just able to set up the exercises and coordinate things, provided they could con other members to come and put their knowledge to good use where they could.

I remember in the good old days when there were more 'mentors' than participants... No idea what happened to them all.


"One proposal"

Meet at shell westgate on a THURSDAY night usual time etc....

We either ride a seperate ride because ATNR riders are a bit more skilled and pick up the pace...

Or go do some fun exercises, and meet them all at Bar Africa after!!
It not only gives ya a chance to chat and see whos who, but also the opportunity to talk to experience riders who
have also been down the newbie path, check out some of the larger bikes, and have fun!!!


Good thing about this idea, is that when you are skilled enough to do the ATNR ride, you'll already know bikers, they will help you out for ya first time on the ride etc!!!

:banana:

*Had to change the text colour as I use the white skin and I cant see it...*

Anyways, the ATNR is slow, If people are able to ride to a meeting location, they are able to do the ride.

Old north and peak road arent that technical. None of the corners are tight or deceptive. There are a lot of bikes so there is more of a pack, so you have a pace set and you can see their braking zones etc...

The second half of the ride I wouldnt advise as even most people have enough trouble that I can pass the entire pack in a few k's :spanking: heheh

[Big Dog]

ARe you guys riding or doing drill exercies???? Im over that way so will call in

Does no one actually read what has been posted?

Transmissions resume as normal next week.
To clarify we are returning to the car park format from next week.

Suggestions for next weeks activities please?

[Big Dog]

See you guys there tonight.

Thanks for coming it is always gratifying to see new people giving it a go.

[Big Dog]

I remember in the good old days when there were more 'mentors' than participants... No idea what happened to them all.

I don't know what happened to all the others either. Some still drop in from time to time.
I suspect reasons are different for each.
I also suspect it is a massive commitment to come all the time and those with families would find it harder still.

Me I am a glutton for punishment.

[fireball]

last night was good! and the amount of new tyre i used on those twisties wow still amazed

thanks heaps for last night guys it was fun!

[Big Dog]

Transmissions resume as normal next week.
To clarify we are returning to the car park format from next week.

Suggestions for next weeks activities please?

[Kittyhawk]

Does no one actually read what has been posted?

Suggestions for next weeks activities please?

Nope its called selective reading :lol:

Suggestions - pillion practise.

[Disco Dan]

I don't know what happened to all the others either. Some still drop in from time to time.
I suspect reasons are different for each.
I also suspect it is a massive commitment to come all the time and those with families would find it harder still.

Me I am a glutton for punishment.

...I cant stand the thought of missing Scrubs on TV. :innocent:


Will pop in from time to time though.. (actually seen most of them)

[Kittyhawk]

Hmm I dont have a bike anymore due to the fact riding dangerously is not the best way to show newbies the learn.

[EZAS]

I wanted to go, but had to arrange th vicor for my wedding. then on Thursday missed the ANTR cos I had to meet up with the DJ.

Cos I'm missing out on so much ride related activity, I really feel like binning the wedding and buying an NRV588.

[Big Dog]

Transmissions resume as normal next week.
To clarify we are returning to the car park format from next week.

Suggestions for next weeks activities please?

Just to reiterate because people only seem to be able to read back two or three posts :girlfight:
And to put a copy on this page... *exasperated*

[Mom]

Just to reiterate because people only seem to be able to read back two or three posts :girlfight:

Why dont you come for a little pootle norf?

Crazy idea i know, but it is a start :yes:

[Big Dog]

Why dont you come for a little pootle norf?

Crazy idea i know, but it is a start :yes:

Can't guarantee I will still have a bike at that time.
It is up for sale, see link in my sig.

[Mom]

Can't guarantee I will still have a bike at that time.
It is up for sale, see link in my sig.

Gutted....well you will have to walk up here then :yes:

[Jorja]

Big dog --have you looked at the Swanson training site yet?

[Gubb]

Seems i'm the opposite of you Kittie, got bike, can't ride it.

:bash:

[daaatomic]

ok, so after fighting my insurance co for only two months, i have some money.
a mate of a family member has some not too dodgy(apparantely) chinese bikes i can have cheap. so once i'm back from holiday(two weeks on waiheke YAY!), and i've picked up my new bike, i'll see you all at the first possible wednesday.

dave.

[Big Dog]

Big dog --have you looked at the Swanson training site yet?

No, I have no idea where it is.
Could be a go for this week unless someone offers opposition...

[Big Dog]

Just to reiterate because people only seem to be able to read back two or three posts :girlfight:


And to put a copy on this page... *exasperated* Back to carpark this week. Location to be confirmed.

[Kittyhawk]

Bigdog, I say go for gold with the place Jorja is recomending.. :2thumbsup

[Big Dog]

Bigdog, I say go for gold with the place Jorja is recomending.. :2thumbsup

Not really up to me, it is up to the people participating.
Speak now or forever hold your peace.

[Timaa]

ill hold my piece. lol:eek:

[Big Dog]

ill hold my piece. lol:eek:

Least you did not offer to hold my peice:blink:

[ArcherWC]

Can you show me how to wheely ???? oh and get my knee down, and generally to look cool??? dont really care if I dont know how to ride, just want to look big and clever

[Kittyhawk]

Can you show me how to wheely ???? oh and get my knee down, and generally to look cool??? dont really care if I dont know how to ride, just want to look big and clever

So one on one with Skidmark it is then?

[Big Dog]

To confirm at this stage we are planning to go to a carpark.
Subject to someone who knows the way turning up it will be Jorja's car park.
Either way please congregate at the Shell Westgate as FINAL decision will be made there.

[Disco Dan]

To confirm at this stage we are planning to go to a carpark.
Subject to someone who knows the way turning up it will be Jorja's car park.
Either way please congregate at the Shell Westgate as FINAL decision will be made there.

Good on you BG.

I will make an appearance this time, to help out/participate (whatever is required).

....assuming some kind soul can shout me a beer ;)

[Morcs]

Can you show me how to wheely ???? oh and get my knee down, and generally to look cool??? dont really care if I dont know how to ride, just want to look big and clever

Just remember, wheelies are neither big nor clever.

[Disco Dan]

Just remember, wheelies are neither big nor clever.

You cumming along tonight?

[Morcs]

You cumming along tonight?

I am :D

10 chars...

[Disco Dan]

twas a good night and a great turn out...

Videos to come folks....