North Auckland Street Skills - NASS

[R-Soul]

still can't believe I managed to burn off the firestorm lol
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[cheesemethod]

Great ride guys, won't be there next week but will definately come the week after ;)

still can't believe I managed to burn off the firestorm lol

I must say that was very well done. Very much proves the case of it's not what you ride it is how you ride it. I was burned off twice that night, and that's because two people with much more experience on their bikes rode them very well. Perhaps I could have taken off faster, but then I could have also ended up sliding down the road on my butt or flipping the thing over. Not tempted to try on a bike I've only done 150km on. So if you're ever feeling like you _have_ to get a bigger bike, just remember a 250 can beat a 1000 if you ride it right.

[TOTO]

Hell a 13year old kid on a 125cc beat my 919cc on the track. Nuff said !

[Bashie]

Welcome :-) Its great to have another women come along.

Thanks am really getting into biking now went for 2 great runs over the weekend in between the showers and am really looking forward to coming over to Westgate to have the run before the training glad the weather is looking sunny for tomorrow :D

[zealchick]

Awesome! not sure if i will be there tomorrow night. I will be free for riding sunday so if you are keen for a cruisy ride let me know. I sit my restricted tomorrow yay can't wait to bin the L-plate:yes:

[lizard007]

Awesome! not sure if i will be there tomorrow night. I will be free for riding sunday so if you are keen for a cruisy ride let me know. I sit my restricted tomorrow yay can't wait to bin the L-plate:yes:

Good luck for your restricted tomorrow.... Am sure you will do fine..

[odie]

hi there i'm a newbie - going for my bhs on sat. Is it possible to come along one week to see what you guys do - see what bikes you ride? I'm still not sure what to get - was going to get a dual purpose as my partner (now ex) does adventure riding - maybe an xt250 or dr250. Now that its just me i wondered about a gn250 to get confident on. Would be good to see what others are riding...

[p.dath]

hi there i'm a newbie - going for my bhs on sat. Is it possible to come along one week to see what you guys do - see what bikes you ride? I'm still not sure what to get - was going to get a dual purpose as my partner (now ex) does adventure riding - maybe an xt250 or dr250. Now that its just me i wondered about a gn250 to get confident on. Would be good to see what others are riding...

To participate you need a bike, but no one will mind if you want to watch. You might be best coming along to Bar Africa with us at the end of the session. More chatting done there.

[p.dath]

hi there i'm a newbie - going for my bhs on sat. Is it possible to come along one week to see what you guys do - see what bikes you ride? I'm still not sure what to get - was going to get a dual purpose as my partner (now ex) does adventure riding - maybe an xt250 or dr250. Now that its just me i wondered about a gn250 to get confident on. Would be good to see what others are riding...

To participate you need a bike, but no one will mind if you want to watch. You might be best coming along to Bar Africa with us at the end of the session. More chatting done there.

[odie]

it was just to watch what you guys do and see what you ride....

[TOTO]

Yea, mate, just show up and come say hi. We should be in Albany car park in front of rebel sport about 7:30 tomorrow.

[Sharry]

Hey welcom, It won't hurt to pop along and watch us all playing with TOTO's balls :yes:
But failing that do meet up with us at Bar Africa about 8.30-9.00

[TOTO]

Oh yea, richard is not herethis week too. I'm gonna put my balls in the bag before I forget.

Here are videos of some excersises that we might try tomorrow. Watch them so you have a rough idea what we will be doing. Also I have an idea to cover a quick show and tell on replacing levers and lubing clutch and throttle cable.

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[cheesemethod]

Did richard get stuck in some snow?

[jamfig]

GN250 is a good easy learners bike , best to start with what UR comfy with and not worrie what anyone else is riding cos we are all different :)

[Bashie]

I'm so looking forward to the ride tonight and the weather is looking perfect! See you guys at Shell :)

[R-Soul]

The weather looks good here- I may just make it tonight...

[zealchick]

One less L-plate on the road woohoo!! I can do the speed limit legally now, :clap: Hopefully will see you all there tonight

[accident]

I will be along tonight.

[cheesemethod]

Another good night, as per always guys.

[ffirman]

One less L-plate on the road woohoo!! I can do the speed limit legally now, :clap: Hopefully will see you all there tonight

Congrats... It's always nice to get rid of that L plate too.

Fran

[Attis]

One less L-plate on the road woohoo!! I can do the speed limit legally now, :clap: Hopefully will see you all there tonight

Congratulation!

[R-Soul]

Congrats!!

[Beth Stewart]

Congratulations zealchick!!!! Makes you feel better, as you have achieved and progressed. Cheers Beth

[p.dath]

1Tonne kindly gave me one of the new All Season Explorer Jackets (http://www.1tonne.co.nz/index.php?page=listingDetails&prodid=81&sco=&categoryid=2) jackets to give away, and after some quiet discussion it was decided TheHovel (Richard) was the most deserving person for the countless hours he has invested into NASS with little or no reward.

Attached are a few photos of Richard receiving his new 1Tonne jacket.

[zealchick]

1Tonne kindly gave me one of the new All Season Explorer Jackets (http://www.1tonne.co.nz/index.php?page=listingDetails&prodid=81&sco=&categoryid=2) jackets to give away, and after some quiet discussion it was decided TheHovel (Richard) was the most deserving person for the countless hours he has invested into NASS with little or no reward.

Attached are a few photos of Richard receiving his new 1Tonne jacket.

Awesome well deserved Richard, looks pretty happy with it too :-)

[jamfig]

sat my full lience test today passed no problems so wanted to thank all the mentors and people at NASS who have given advice and really made it safer for myself on the roads with things to watch out for so to all off u at Nass I THANK U ALL and will see u next week cos can never learn enough :)

[zealchick]

sat my full lience test today passed no problems so wanted to thank all the mentors and people at NASS who have given advice and really made it safer for myself on the roads with things to watch out for so to all off u at Nass I THANK U ALL and will see u next week cos can never learn enough :)

Awesome congrats to you :-)

[Sharry]

hey congrats mate, well done :banana:

[Bashie]

sat my full lience test today passed no problems so wanted to thank all the mentors and people at NASS who have given advice and really made it safer for myself on the roads with things to watch out for so to all off u at Nass I THANK U ALL and will see u next week cos can never learn enough :)

Grats! :rockon:

[Bashie]

One less L-plate on the road woohoo!! I can do the speed limit legally now, :clap: Hopefully will see you all there tonight

Yay you Grats chick :D

[lizard007]

One less L-plate on the road woohoo!! I can do the speed limit legally now, :clap: Hopefully will see you all there tonight

Congrates on losing your "L" plate

[lizard007]

sat my full lience test today passed no problems so wanted to thank all the mentors and people at NASS who have given advice and really made it safer for myself on the roads with things to watch out for so to all off u at Nass I THANK U ALL and will see u next week cos can never learn enough :)

Congrates for passing your full..... Yay :yes:

[hctseng]

sat my full lience test today passed no problems so wanted to thank all the mentors and people at NASS who have given advice and really made it safer for myself on the roads with things to watch out for so to all off u at Nass I THANK U ALL and will see u next week cos can never learn enough :)

Congrats !!! Time to do some bike shopping??

[odie]

I passed my bhs test today! Just need to do written and I can get out on the road! Went looking at a few bikes too. Very exciting!

[offrd]

I passed my bhs test today! Just need to do written and I can get out on the road! Went looking at a few bikes too. Very exciting!

You did well too! well done! :yes:
:scooter:

[p.dath]

I passed my bhs test today! Just need to do written and I can get out on the road! Went looking at a few bikes too. Very exciting!

We'll be keeping an eye out for you at NASS. :)

[accident]

I don't think I can make it this week. I'm going to be a the dentist to get 3 fillings done. Oh the joy!

[imw-hornet]

Now that is a poor try ,,,, :)

[odie]

You did well too! well done! :yes:
:scooter:

Thanks - i loved having you there to support me

[odie]

I will probably make it out to see you all at NASS this Wed. I have just put a deposit on a bike but won't be riding - still have to do written test. I got an xt225. She will suit me well to build up confidence on. I decided to get one from the Red Baron - not easy to find something at a shop on my very limited budget! But this way the bike is serviced, road legal, comes with a warranty - all good for me who has no idea what I'm doing and buying blind from Trade Me was a bit scary. :D

[Clean_up]

hey everyone, gonna have to give NASS a miss this week and maybe next week. On night shifts.....

[TOTO]

just get the doctor to write you a note to be excused from work

[R-Soul]

I will probably make it out to see you all at NASS this Wed. I have just put a deposit on a bike but won't be riding - still have to do written test. I got an xt225. She will suit me well to build up confidence on. I decided to get one from the Red Baron - not easy to find something at a shop on my very limited budget! But this way the bike is serviced, road legal, comes with a warranty - all good for me who has no idea what I'm doing and buying blind from Trade Me was a bit scary. :D

congrats!! we'll see you there soon... or come around just to pick up theory in the meantime

[Bashie]

Hey guys we're not going to be able to get to meet tonight :( have fun!

[Neon]

Last week's activities made me realise how much I need to re-learn with a heavier less maneovreable bike. I'm going to head to the carpark around 6.45pm to get straight into some cone drills. Looks like a good evening for an extended ride so even if the main group don't show 'till a bit later there will be some other (learner friendly) activities happening at the Albany carpark for those who are interested. :niceone:

[Sly_guy]

Had a text from Richard (TheHovel) yesterday, he won't be making it tonight, as he has come down with the man flu...

Fingers crossed he can make it back from that life threatening illness !!!

[TOTO]

it would have been useful to know in advance so I can bring some balls over, but its too late now. I'm sure we will still find enough things to do :)

[p.dath]

it would have been useful to know in advance so I can bring some balls over, but its too late now. I'm sure we will still find enough things to do :)

I'll try and bring some tennis balls along.

[ffirman]

Had a good time tonight, and it was good to be out again, with out having to wring out my gloves afterwards... :)

It was good to practice the breaking, esp when I got the front to skid... All good....

It was a good turn out, and good to catch up with every one again....

Cheers

Fran

[Jacko2]

I'll try and bring some tennis balls along.

Hey Phillip, great to meet you tonight.
Excellent to catch-up with Toto, Sharry and Neon too.
Keep up the good work guys.
JACKO

[Neon]

Yah, a good night for sure, and some really good improvement from some people. A pretty good turn out for a chilly winter evening! :yes:

[Sharry]

Hey it was great to see you again jacko, it was a good night for sure.

[Sharry]

I will probably make it out to see you all at NASS this Wed. I have just put a deposit on a bike but won't be riding - still have to do written test. I got an xt225. She will suit me well to build up confidence on. I decided to get one from the Red Baron - not easy to find something at a shop on my very limited budget! But this way the bike is serviced, road legal, comes with a warranty - all good for me who has no idea what I'm doing and buying blind from Trade Me was a bit scary. :D

Hey it was fab to see you there, somehow we missed you at the bar. But hey looking forward to your return with your bike next week

[p.dath]

Don't forget to bring along a tyre pressure gauge if you have one for next week. We'll spend 5 or 10 minutes at the car park and make sure everyone's tyres are correctly inflated, and that they now how to check their tyres.

If you don't have a tyre pressure gauge you can get cheap ones at Repco or Supercheap Auto, and I wouldn't be surprised if Cycletreads also sell them.

Also if you don't know what pressure you are meant to have in your tyres try and find it out before next Wednesday. Many bikes have a sticker on the rear chain guard or near the back of the bike with the recommend tyre pressures on it. If you can't find this you'll need to Google for the tyre pressure to use on your bike.

Keeping your tyres at the correct tyre pressure is probably the single biggest (and cheapest) thing you can do to save tyre wear and keep your tyres handling at their best.

[jamfig]

We're watching you Mr Smith. Grumpy and disrespectful biker protest.

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Calendar:On Road bike events.We're watching you Mr Smith. Grumpy and disrespectful biker protest.
Event location:Auckland - Auckland City
BRONZ Protest. Auckland Central. Location Eastern Viaduct carpark.

11am. Assembly points TBA, probably Westgate, Autobahn, Dairy Flat.

This sunday our last chance to stick it so ACC whom have less compassion than IRD or maybe IRD AND ACC workers change jobs every time the government does

[p.dath]

Just a reminder for as many people to bring along a portable tyre pressure gauge (and a couple of small torches wouldn't hurt!). We want everyone to both know how to check their tyres, and to actually do it.

Because of the leisurely pace at NASS most of us will be lucky to get our tyres "warm". So having your tyres 10psi under pressure or worse can have a huge impact on the handling of a bike.

If you don't know already - find out what pressure you front and rear tyre should have in them before coming along. Otherwise there might be a lot of guessing going on.

[TOTO]

Ok, I will :)

[imw-hornet]

Hay guys , so what happened last night and where are the video clips???

[retro asian]

Who's going to the protest on Sunday?

Will be a chance to have some fun with other bikers and catch up for a drink if nothing else!

I'll be there with my camera, in case anyone wants a portrait together with their beloved 2 wheels...

[zealchick]

Who's going to the protest on Sunday?

Will be a chance to have some fun with other bikers and catch up for a drink if nothing else!

I'll be there with my camera, in case anyone wants a portrait together with their beloved 2 wheels...

Awesome! Weather permitting :-) I will be there and would love some pics of me on my beloved 2 wheels:2thumbsup

[jamfig]

does anyone know where its starting from and what time yet ??

[TOTO]

while the others are protesting, i'll be working to earn the money to pay my rego.

[TOTO]

does anyone know where its starting from and what time yet ??


check the BRONZ website here - http://www.bronz.org.nz/

[Big Dog]

For any of you who feel your horn is a little limp...
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/124904-Who-wants-a-Stebel-Round-9

These are a particular boost to those on smaller bikes with lighter cheaper horns and not enough skills horse power to necessarily get out of the way.

If enough people indicate an interest I'll bring the 'busa this week so people can sample the nautilus.
Does anyone have a magnum to bring for same reason?

[MarkH]

For any of you who feel your horn is a little limp...
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/124904-Who-wants-a-Stebel-Round-9

Any of you that have heard the horn on my scooter knows what the Nautilus sounds like - must be like 20x better than the standard Burgman horn. Other motorists now KNOW if I beep my horn at them.

[p.dath]

Just a reminder for as many people to bring along a portable tyre pressure gauge (and a couple of small torches wouldn't hurt!). We want everyone to both know how to check their tyres, and to actually do it.

Thanks to my electrical problem last week we didn't manage to do this. Could as many people bring along a portable tyre pressure gauge again please, and we'll try and do a tyre check at Albany this week. It will only take 10 mins.
If you don't know what tyre pressure you should be running try and find out before you come, otherwise we'll be doing best guess.

[p.dath]

Fuck me. Two weeks in a row now I have had an electrical fault and have had to get a tow back to a workshop. Hopefully next week I'll be able to make it along.

[Beth Stewart]

Maybe your heated grips are draining too much power from your battery??????

[p.dath]

Maybe your heated grips are draining too much power from your battery??????

Nope. When a bike is running they get their power from the alternator - and you only use them when the bike is running.

[Big Dog]

Nope. When a bike is running they get their power from the alternator - and you only use them when the bike is running.

Is your stator up to the job? If not it will be draining your batterry still.

[p.dath]

Is your stator up to the job? If not it will be draining your batterry still.

The stator is not 100%, but not too bad. Replacing regulator/rectifier first.

[Big Dog]

The stator is not 100%, but not too bad. Replacing regulator/rectifier first.

If you find you are up for pricey parts try www.mrcycles.com.
My Genuine Susuki Stator for DR was less than half price a genuine in country replacement.
That's right, including shipping, exchange and GST. it was still cheaper than half what an example purchased in nz was.

There was a bit of pfaffing about because Suzuki America had never heard of a kick starting road model of the enduro version before.
11,000 SE models.
About a third are SE X models.
But no one in the US bought an x model.
But they looked after me right and freighted me a replacement at no further charge.

Super happy with these guys.
Had the right part come the first time I would have had the part in about half the time Suzuki NZ could get it.

Your Honda is pretty standard though so no real issue there.

They sell parts for the big 4.
Honda
Suzuki
Yamaha
Kawasaki.

Good schematics on their website, although they only have diagrams for bikes sold in the US.

Three words.
Cheap, great service.

[p.dath]

If you find you are up for pricey parts try www.mrcycles.com.

Thanks for the tip. I have looked at them many times. I've also bought parts from a local Hamilton company:
http://www.econohonda.co.nz/
They buy up a lot of surplus products from delaers overseas who want to quit stock, and they also have a lot of second hand stock. So there pricing is pretty good. Each time I have used them I have had the parts the next day.

[zealchick]

Maybe your heated grips are draining too much power from your battery??????

think i need to look at re wiring mine .... came out of work yesterday to a flat battery, and i am 99.99% certain i didn't even have them on in the morning. some kids were seen hanging around my bike about 1/2 hour before i left must have turned them on grrrrr!!!!:bash:

[p.dath]

think i need to look at re wiring mine .... came out of work yesterday to a flat battery, and i am 99.99% certain i didn't even have them on in the morning. some kids were seen hanging around my bike about 1/2 hour before i left must have turned them on grrrrr!!!!:bash:

I think I have a surplus relay if you want it.

[zealchick]

I think I have a surplus relay if you want it.

Thanks i'll look into it this week I don't know the first thing about it so will take it to a shop :-)

[R-Soul]

think i need to look at re wiring mine .... came out of work yesterday to a flat battery, and i am 99.99% certain i didn't even have them on in the morning. some kids were seen hanging around my bike about 1/2 hour before i left must have turned them on grrrrr!!!!:bash:

You need to wire them through the ignition, so that if the ignition is off, they cant drain battery (even if they are switched on by kids).

[maggot]

Hey all.
I've just moved up to Albany from out south ways and was thinking I might head along to one of these meets. I've been riding about six months or so, really getting into my little RGV and learning the limits of the little beast.
Just wondering if theres anything in particular I need to bring, aside from my gear, obviously, and what sort of riding we'll likely be doing?
Thanks heaps :D

[imw-hornet]

Yep ,,, that's all ,,, meet up at the gas station and be ready to leave by 7 pm and enjoy

[BoristheBiter]

Thanks i'll look into it this week I don't know the first thing about it so will take it to a shop :-)

I find good gloves are better than heated grips, plus they don't make your battery go flat.

[zealchick]

I find good gloves are better than heated grips, plus they don't make your battery go flat.

Call me a sook!! but i love my heated grips:yes:

[R-Soul]

Call me a sook!! but i love my heated grips:yes:

sook!
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[zealchick]

sook!
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going for whatever makes my experience more pleasurable:msn-wink:

[offrd]

Heated grips rock, I used to think "sook's" then bought a BMW with them and never looked back! BMW is gone but the KTM has heated grips so thats ok!

[R-Soul]

going for whatever makes my experience more pleasurable:msn-wink:

I gotta admit I had thought about it before, and would like them, but cannot really justify the cost. Besides I have really warm gloves...

[TOTO]

for 99 bux on special from PsychoThreads the cost is lower than most pairs of gloves.

[Big Dog]

for 99 bux on special from PsychoThreads the cost is lower than most pairs of gloves.

...and can be used with any glove, including your favourite summer gloves long into winter.

[p.dath]

Who's coming along tonight? Been a bit quiet in here.

I'm not trusting my bike, so I wont be along for the ride, but I'll come along in my car to the car park.

[maggot]

I should be along for my first time..

[zealchick]

I should be along for my first time..

Not me:-( nursing tonsilitis, have a ggod ride

[Ironclaw]

Gee it's quiet in here! I'll be along this Wednesday, any idea what we're practicing?

[zealchick]

http://www.prorider.co.nz/motorcycle-training-courses.php?course=12

Just stumbled upon this, now i am tossing up whether to do this first and css next year?? anyone of the girls keen to come with me? anyone done it? any feedback?

[zealchick]

hmm yes its quiet.... yeah i'll be there:-) whatever we will be practising we will have to keep moving so we keep warm :-p

[p.dath]

Gee it's quiet in here! I'll be along this Wednesday, any idea what we're practicing?

I don't think I'll make it this Wednesday. It's the school holidays, and my children need some more of my time.


http://www.prorider.co.nz/motorcycle-training-courses.php?course=12

Just stumbled upon this, now i am tossing up whether to do this first and css next year?? anyone of the girls keen to come with me? anyone done it? any feedback?

It's quite a distance away - at Manfield ...

[zealchick]

I don't think I'll make it this Wednesday. It's the school holidays, and my children need some more of my time.



It's quite a distance away - at Manfield ...
There is one at Pukekohe in Novemeber

[Big Dog]

I will not be available for this week.
Not well.

[TOTO]

why is it just for women ?

[Ironclaw]

Keeping warm is good, just installed hot grips so it will be a good night to test them out :)

[zealchick]

why is it just for women ?

I guess it provides a non threatning learning environment for women, some women find being the minority (which in this sport is often the case) quite daunting.

[R-Soul]

I might be there- my exams are finished...woo hoo!

[Ironclaw]

Doing anthing like this tonight Toto? :shit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2BTOOqFVk4&feature=related

[Ironclaw]

good ride tonight guys, definitely tested out my hot grips and the new wheels :yes:

[TOTO]

Doing anthing like this tonight Toto? :shit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2BTOOqFVk4&feature=related

Thats awesome. Look where his head is looking all the time. I'm keen to set up a Gymkhana course for next week. You will get used to the bike, will give me a chance to properly test the handling of my new super wicked bars too, and give us a chance to remember how to do twisties :ride:

[zealchick]

good ride tonight guys, definitely tested out my hot grips and the new wheels :yes:
Nice new bike :-) watching everyone up grade is getting me enthusiastic..... roll on summer :yes:

[R-Soul]

good ride tonight guys, definitely tested out my hot grips and the new wheels :yes:

Yes very purdy!

[Big Dog]

why is it just for women ?

Because to make it men only would make us male chauvinistic misogynist pigs.

[TOTO]

How is that for Skills. In the wet too :yes:

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[BoristheBiter]

I guess it provides a non threatning learning environment for women, some women find being the minority (which in this sport is often the case) quite daunting.

Watched that vid and thought it looked a bit basic (maybe because it was wet) for you.
I would think you would learn more from CSS as the stuff on the vid is what you do at NASS so why pay for it.
Or there is also the ART days very worth it, or do CSS and put it into practice on the ART days.

[zealchick]

good point:-)

[zealchick]

Watched that vid and thought it looked a bit basic (maybe because it was wet) for you.
I would think you would learn more from CSS as the stuff on the vid is what you do at NASS so why pay for it.
Or there is also the ART days very worth it, or do CSS and put it into practice on the ART days.
Good point :-)
Thanks, yeah i mite do the defensive riding first and a couple of track days then css

[p.dath]

Here is a question for you to find out the answer to for tonight. At 100km/h, how long does it take for PERMANENT hearing damage to occurr?
ps. The answer is less than the duration from Shell Westgate to the Albany car park.

Ear plugs are cheap (like $2). You can buy them from NZ Safety stores (like in Glenfield) or CycleTreads.

Ever noticed why a lot of older riders (hello Richard) having problems hearing? Protecting your ears is probably easier than protecting any other part of your body. And surprisingly, most younger riders don't bother - and a lot of older riders wish they could get there hearing back.

Tonight I hope to show you guys how to properly wear ear plugs so you can still hear ok when your old and grey.


And it would be good if we could bring along some tyre pressure gauages (sorry to bring it up again, but we never got around to it last time as I had bike electrical problems that prevented me from attending). You'd be surprised how many people have underinflated tyres, and just don't know about it. It's so simple to check!

[thehovel]

My deafness was started industraly but wind noise over the years has added to it . Once deafness starts it is a slippery slope there is no going back.The foam plugs hurt my ears after 10 min. I use Plugs for Lugs molded ear plugs. Yes they are $70odd(when I got Mine) but they are for ever and yes you have to look after them. If after riding you get ringing or tweeting in your ears YOU HAVE DONE DAMAGE. Learn Grasshoppers of this old joker.:shutup: Regards Richard

[Ironclaw]

so only the dedicated, hard-nut riders turned up - Me, Toto, and P.Dath :Punk:

[ffirman]

Don't know where you were but there was no one at the Shell before 7 last night. I got there about 6:45 and it was very empty of other bikes.

Oh well never mind.

See you all again in a couple of weeks.

I'm on call next week so won't be able to make it.

Fran

[TOTO]

hardcore !:first:

[p.dath]

For everyone that didn't make it, this is a very good video on how to fit foam ear plugs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPNPZJingZA

[BoristheBiter]

For everyone that didn't make it, this is a very good video on how to fit foam ear plugs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPNPZJingZA

Also look at the amount of people wearing headphones instead of ear plugs.

[retro asian]

Hi Guys, long time no see.

I use a Shoei whisper kit for my helmet, it stops a lot of the wind (and hence wind noise) going into my ears.

[p.dath]

Hi Guys, long time no see.

I use a Shoei whisper kit for my helmet, it stops a lot of the wind (and hence wind noise) going into my ears.

The answer to the question about how long it takes before permanent hearing damage starts at 100km/h is 15 minutes.

What's the noise suppresion in dB of the whisper kit? You really want it to be 15dB or better to avoid hearing loss.
If they are that good I might get one!

[cheesemethod]

For everyone that didn't make it, this is a very good video on how to fit foam ear plugs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPNPZJingZA

I've never been able to get earplugs to work properly for me, but after watching that video I've got it sussed. Although I'm gonna have to watch it again, the video was effective enough that I didn't hear half of it:lol:

[p.dath]

I've never been able to get earplugs to work properly for me, but after watching that video I've got it sussed. Although I'm gonna have to watch it again, the video was effective enough that I didn't hear half of it:lol:

You'll have to come along next time ...

[R-Soul]

Hi Guys, long time no see.

I use a Shoei whisper kit for my helmet, it stops a lot of the wind (and hence wind noise) going into my ears.

whats a whisper kit?

[zealchick]

Has anyone done the defensive riding course, the one that reduces your restricted time?
I am considering doing it (although not to reduce my time) more for the experience etc
I guess my question here is, how beneficial is this as apposed to other courses? I am just wondering how 8 hours theory to 1 hour practical works. i get the theory is important but the ratio seems a little un balanced?
Any who opinions please

[TOTO]

well, you get to draw a poster and be told not to fall onto peer pressure, and slow down before the corners in a car...

Useful stuff.

[GOONR]

For everyone that didn't make it, this is a very good video on how to fit foam ear plugs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPNPZJingZA

That's a great find, cheers. I commute from Dairy Flat to the CBD everyday and had stopped using my plugs because I couldn't get them to fit right, all sorted now.

[p.dath]

Has anyone done the defensive riding course, the one that reduces your restricted time?
I am considering doing it (although not to reduce my time) more for the experience etc


That sounds interesting to me. Have you got a URL for it? What does it cost?


well, you get to draw a poster and be told not to fall onto peer pressure, and slow down before the corners in a car...

Oh, that doesn't sound good.

[retro asian]

whats a whisper kit?


Looks like a toilet seat cover in this image, but it's not! :shifty:
It seals up the gaps around your neck, and actually stops wind getting inside your helmet.

<img src="http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/product_images/shoei_whisper_kit.jpg" width=480>

[retro asian]

Quote Originally Posted by TOTO View Post
well, you get to draw a poster and be told not to fall onto peer pressure, and slow down before the corners in a car...


Oh, that doesn't sound good.


Feel free to reuse my poster:

<img src="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=135474&d=1248263222" width=480>

Fizbin has an even cooler one.

[TOTO]

Feel free to reuse my poster:

<img src="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=135474&d=1248263222" width=480>

Fizbin has an even cooler one.


haha, a bit of history there for our newer attendants :innocent:

[zealchick]

[QUOTE=p.dath;1129817937]That sounds interesting to me. Have you got a URL for it? What does it cost?



http://www.rcsom.co.nz/

[BoristheBiter]

[QUOTE=p.dath;1129817937]That sounds interesting to me. Have you got a URL for it? What does it cost?



http://www.rcsom.co.nz/

When I had sat my restricted (feb 2009) i looked at doing defensive riding courses and found that they were not recongnized so did not take off any time and the ones that did are based on driving a car so I just waited the six months.

[zealchick]

[QUOTE=zealchick;1129818015]

When I had sat my restricted (feb 2009) i looked at doing defensive riding courses and found that they were not recongnized so did not take off any time and the ones that did are based on driving a car so I just waited the six months.

This one sounds like it is based on motorbikes, and is recognized, how ever i'm not too fussed about reducing my time, as i won't be upgrading my bike until the new year anyway just looking at options to improve skills.

[p.dath]

[QUOTE=p.dath;1129817937]That sounds interesting to me. Have you got a URL for it? What does it cost?

http://www.rcsom.co.nz/

I can't see anything about defensive riding courses on their site. Do you ask them about it?

Where did they get this from?

REMEMBER, THAT GOOD QUALITY TRAINING STAYS WITH YOU FOR LIFE
One of the biggest accident groups is returning riders. If you stop riding your motorcycle for a long period of training you loose your skills. As they say, use it or loose it.

[R-Soul]

[QUOTE=zealchick;1129818015]

One of the biggest accident groups is returning riders. If you stop riding your motorcycle for a long period of training you loose your skills. As they say, use it or loose it.

OK so: REMEMBER, THAT GOOD QUALITY TRAINING STAYS WITH YOU FOR LIFE, UNTIL JUST BEFORE YOU RETURN TO BIKES...

[BoristheBiter]

[QUOTE=BoristheBiter;1129818022]

This one sounds like it is based on motorbikes, and is recognized, how ever i'm not too fussed about reducing my time, as i won't be upgrading my bike until the new year anyway just looking at options to improve skills.

I would just keep doing what you are doing and save your money for that pink GSXR.

[zealchick]

[QUOTE=zealchick;1129818029]

I would just keep doing what you are doing and save your money for that pink GSXR.

haha good plan then i will take it down and do CSS:ride:

[zealchick]

[QUOTE=p.dath;1129818061][QUOTE=zealchick;1129818015]

I can't see anything about defensive riding courses on their site. Do you ask them about it?

Yeah Gail emailed details to me and i emailed the women direct and got details....its the 8 hours theory puts me off, i know its important but more than practical??

[cheesemethod]

I completed a defensive riding course to get 6 months off my restricted licence term. For me, I don't think the theory section taught me anything that would contribute to me being a safer rider. If you are a person who has any degree of common sense when it comes to issues such as peer pressure, riding while drunk or fatigued etc, you will probably not learn anything new from the theory part of the course. The practical session was very much just practice session for the full licence test, you might pick up a few tips on how the test is run, which can help; however, if you do have any concerns about the full licence test you'll probably get just as much help by asking around at NASS.

I would highly recommend attending trackdays. Being able to ride your bike a lot closer to its maximum performance will greatly increase confidence when it comes to riding it at normal road speeds. When you start pulling the brakes on hard from high speed, tipping the bike agressively into corners and riding out of the corner hard on the throttle at the track, you'll find that on the road you'll be a lot more confident doing these things at a more moderate speed. Once you know how hard you and your bike can brake and corner you'll feel safer on the road because you know you have a lot more in reserve.

One of the most common self-caused accidents motorcyclists have is overrunning corners. While it could be argued that what happens in such an accident is that the motorcyclist has overestimated their abilities and taken a corner too hot, another possible explanation is the rider has underestimated the ablilties of the bike.

A scenario I imagine involves a rider approacing a corner too fast. Because they have never had the experience of hard braking from speed, they do not use all the braking that is available to them, therefore not slowing the bike to a comfortable speed for the corner. The same goes for cornering, once they get to the corner they may simply not turn hard enough as they are unaware of how far they can actually lean the bike safely. With too much speed and not enough lean, the bike then may cross the centre line, potentially exposing them to oncoming traffic, or the bike and rider may leave the road alltogether.

So, a trackday may not teach you how to avoid getting into a sticky situation on the road, it will give you the confidence to use your bike to the best of your abilities to avoid an accident if you do get into one.

[TOTO]

yes, i agree.

[zealchick]

I would highly recommend attending trackdays.

One of the most common self-caused accidents motorcyclists have is overrunning corners.
exposing them to oncoming traffic, or the bike and rider may leave the road alltogether.

So, a trackday may not teach you how to avoid getting into a sticky situation on the road, it will give you the confidence to use your bike to the best of your abilities to avoid an accident if you do get into one.

right, so now i am checking out the next track day :-)
......had a little over run on a corner a couple of weeks ago..... and i reckon what i have learned from riding with you guys saved my butt!! :sweatdrop
thanks for all your opinions and advice:hug:

[BoristheBiter]

I completed a defensive riding course to get 6 months off my restricted licence term. For me, I don't think the theory section taught me anything that would contribute to me being a safer rider. If you are a person who has any degree of common sense when it comes to issues such as peer pressure, riding while drunk or fatigued etc, you will probably not learn anything new from the theory part of the course. The practical session was very much just practice session for the full licence test, you might pick up a few tips on how the test is run, which can help; however, if you do have any concerns about the full licence test you'll probably get just as much help by asking around at NASS.

I would highly recommend attending trackdays. Being able to ride your bike a lot closer to its maximum performance will greatly increase confidence when it comes to riding it at normal road speeds. When you start pulling the brakes on hard from high speed, tipping the bike agressively into corners and riding out of the corner hard on the throttle at the track, you'll find that on the road you'll be a lot more confident doing these things at a more moderate speed. Once you know how hard you and your bike can brake and corner you'll feel safer on the road because you know you have a lot more in reserve.

One of the most common self-caused accidents motorcyclists have is overrunning corners. While it could be argued that what happens in such an accident is that the motorcyclist has overestimated their abilities and taken a corner too hot, another possible explanation is the rider has underestimated the ablilties of the bike.

A scenario I imagine involves a rider approacing a corner too fast. Because they have never had the experience of hard braking from speed, they do not use all the braking that is available to them, therefore not slowing the bike to a comfortable speed for the corner. The same goes for cornering, once they get to the corner they may simply not turn hard enough as they are unaware of how far they can actually lean the bike safely. With too much speed and not enough lean, the bike then may cross the centre line, potentially exposing them to oncoming traffic, or the bike and rider may leave the road alltogether.

So, a trackday may not teach you how to avoid getting into a sticky situation on the road, it will give you the confidence to use your bike to the best of your abilities to avoid an accident if you do get into one.

Nothing to disagree with there (i must be getting old)

When i first started riding, when i felt i was going to quick for a corner i would throttle off. no one had told me any different so when i went and did CSS, WOW what an eye opener. actuly being told how to ride a bike properly.
there are a lot of questions people don't ask becuse they think they are riding correctly.
Track days and CSS have made me so much better and now i aculty know what i am surpposed to be doing.

[zealchick]

Is any one keen for a ride tomorrow morning? I was thinking maybe heading up HW16?
Leaving around 10ish??

[Sly_guy]

Is any one keen for a ride tomorrow morning? I was thinking maybe heading up HW16?
Leaving around 10ish??

Would love too.... :)





If I had a bike :shit:

[zealchick]

Would love too.... :)





If I had a bike :shit:

Oh no ;-( what happened?? not an off??

[p.dath]

Is any one keen for a ride tomorrow morning? I was thinking maybe heading up HW16?
Leaving around 10ish??

What your asking for is almost exactly this regular Sunday ride:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/96387-Regular-weekend-rides

They are a good bunch of people. Post a message saying your going along ...

I do this ride myself. Used to do it every second week, but only seem to be able to do with once every two months now.

[zealchick]

What your asking for is almost exactly this regular Sunday ride:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/96387-Regular-weekend-rides

They are a good bunch of people. Post a message saying your going along ...

I do this ride myself. Used to do it every second week, but only seem to be able to do with once every two months now.

Thanks, have ridden with them a couple of times now, and are a cool bunch, they are heading south tomorrow, and last time i rode with them i was the token girl and the only small bike, i can't keep up :-(

[p.dath]

Thanks, have ridden with them a couple of times now, and are a cool bunch, they are heading south tomorrow, and last time i rode with them i was the token girl and the only small bike, i can't keep up :-(

I'm not a token girl - but I can't keep up with them either. Still like riding with them though.

[zealchick]

I'm not a token girl - but I can't keep up with them either. Still like riding with them though.

I like riding with them, they don't seem to mind waiting, I need to be back for the avo, so heading to raglan might not work for me tomorrow see what happens in the morning:-)

[Sly_guy]

Oh no ;-( what happened?? not an off??

A small low speed incident involving a flat tire and ninja style reflexes which ended up with me landing on my feet :)

Basically, turned, not realising the back tire was flat, and it threw me of. Was only doing about 15 - 20 kph, but a scraped frame meant it's a write off...

[zealchick]

A small low speed incident involving a flat tire and ninja style reflexes which ended up with me landing on my feet :)

Basically, turned, not realising the back tire was flat, and it threw me of. Was only doing about 15 - 20 kph, but a scraped frame meant it's a write off...

hmmm flat tires huh lol
glad your ok, shame about your bike:-( on the bright side what have you got in mind for your new bike?

[Ironclaw]

I like riding with them, they don't seem to mind waiting, I need to be back for the avo, so heading to raglan might not work for me tomorrow see what happens in the morning:-)

Meh, I'm giving it a go this time! Should take about 2hrs to get there, 2hrs back. I guess you could shoot off early if need be!

As I side thought I did Hwy16 last weekend by myself but it wasn't fun until a group caught me, just saying :innocent:

[retro asian]

and ninja style reflexes which ended up with me landing on my feet :).

Wow, that is Ninja! ...a write off without even falling. (Plus your bike didn't even have fairings!)

Time to try a litre or litre+ bike?....:shifty:

[Ironclaw]

A small low speed incident involving a flat tire and ninja style reflexes which ended up with me landing on my feet :)

Basically, turned, not realising the back tire was flat, and it threw me of. Was only doing about 15 - 20 kph, but a scraped frame meant it's a write off...

oh noes! hope you're ok/were wearing your gear!

[Sly_guy]

oh noes! hope you're ok/were wearing your gear!

Who needs gear when you land on your feet :)...

(yes, of course I was, before I get flamed:innocent:)


Insurance all cleared up now.. so shopping time it is, cause buses are for poor and smelly people.... (is that wrong ?)

[imw-hornet]

Who needs gear when you land on your feet :)...

(yes, of course I was, before I get flamed:innocent:)


Insurance all cleared up now.. so shopping time it is, cause buses are for poor and smelly people.... (is that wrong ?)

Get a hornet ,,,, FFS

[TOTO]

there is a cheap one here - http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=304565281

probly sell fro like 5k

[Ironclaw]

there is a cheap one here - http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=304565281

probly sell fro like 5k

So you'd sell your crashed bike.....for another crashed bike....am I missing something?

[Ironclaw]

Get a hornet ,,,, FFS

nooo anything but a hornet! Everyone's got one! (flame war in 3.. 2.. 1..)

You seem to like Suzuki's, what about an SV1000? they're seems to be a few bargains
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-305845825.htm
doesn't have the cool F1 sound though, if it was me I'd get...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-299916666.htm

[TOTO]

hahahaha , gues he finallly came out of the closet ...:innocent:

[odie]

Im not sure i can make it tonight - haven't been to nass for a couple of weeks mainly because its been wet and riding by myself in the wet was a bit daunting. Anyway battery is now flat and i don't know how to get going....

[LankyBastard]

Im not sure i can make it tonight - haven't been to nass for a couple of weeks mainly because its been wet and riding by myself in the wet was a bit daunting. Anyway battery is now flat and i don't know how to get going....

Surely you can get a jump??

Finally have the ohlins on the RVF now so have a bike in ridable condition!

[odie]

Um i don't know if i have any jumper leads - can look in car or buy some but wouldn't know what to do with them at bike end

[LankyBastard]

Might be a good bet to invest in a bike battery charger, otherwise if you leave it connected via the leads to your car battery for a few moments it should draw enough current to allow you to start your bike. Otherwise bump start it on the nearest hill :shifty:

[zealchick]

Um i don't know if i have any jumper leads - can look in car or buy some but wouldn't know what to do with them at bike end

we learnt bump starting a wee while ago wouldve been great for you. Go to nearest hill put it into .....probably 2nd gear, get a good push let clutch out and a little throttle. should be all good. (similar concept to roll starting a car) Alternatively if you belong to AA they will come jump you :-)
Would be great to see you looks like it will be a good night too

[R-Soul]

Basically put it in parallel with your car battery.
Connect eth +'es together and the -'ves together. Yes there is other stuff you can do (like grounding etc), but thats the most simple technique to remember.

[LankyBastard]

As it looks like it will be a nice evening, is anyone else keen on doing a longer ride, possibly leaving before 7??

[p.dath]

Im not sure i can make it tonight - haven't been to nass for a couple of weeks mainly because its been wet and riding by myself in the wet was a bit daunting. Anyway battery is now flat and i don't know how to get going....

Turn the key on. Turn off anything that drains the battery that you can (like lights). Put the bike in second. A bit of choke. Hold the clutch in. Ask someone to give you a push, and when your moving let the clutch out. As soon as the bike has started pull the clutch in so that it doesn't take off. Give it some revs to warm the engine up and charge the battery. Close the choke after 60s.

See you tonight.

[Honor3]

Its raining now do you reckon its still a go? I am new and want to join up was going to come along.

[LankyBastard]

Its raining now do you reckon its still a go? I am new and want to join up was going to come along.

Yeah its only a passing shower we'll all still be going! :yes:

[p.dath]

I enjoyed last light. I haven't done any emergency braking practice for a while, and I was surprised how my skills had become rusty.

As they say, use it or loose it.

[odie]

I really enjoyed last night too. This was only the third time I have been on my bike and I am still learning gears, clutch, throttle, steering etc etc...... I really needed to be made to practice stopping and starting and found everyones help and advice fantastic. I am a bit nervous practicing in front of everyone as I am so bad but everyone is really supportive. I just wanted to say a big thanks to NASS.

[LankyBastard]

Yeah was interesting to notice the difference you get with twin front discs! (hence the front wheel lock up!) More practise is in order!

Gotta love the ability to drop old bikes with no additional damage :gob:

[p.dath]

Yeah was interesting to notice the difference you get with twin front discs! (hence the front wheel lock up!) More practise is in order!

I doubt the difference between one or two front discs would make much difference at 30km/h ... :)

[thehovel]

ooooohhhh yes when I was riding the bunch of CXs two had single disc on the front and drum on the back. The other one (a Euro) has twin disc and sligle disc on the back. Forget which bike you are on and grab a hand-full of brakes it gets interesting. You get a wake up when the handle bars dive into the road :shit::shit::shit::shit::shit:and you have to feather the front but the back just locks up. The first time the back lock up I wondered what the funny niose was......:blink: oh hang on the tacko is on zero ah ha:innocent: this is a clue. Remember to squeeze the brakes gentle to start to load the front when weight transferance happens. Just grabing will only lock up the front.....:gob:not a pleasent thing. regards Richard

[hanham]

Back from sunny Queensland and I must admit not sure about heading out in this weather. Is anybody venturing out tonight or is a night to huddle indoors.

[Honor3]

been waiting to see if the rain is going to ease and if NASS is still on tonight too.

[p.dath]

I plan to be there.

[thehovel]

been waiting to see if the rain is going to ease and if NASS is still on tonight too.

I don't disolve in the rain! I am going to be there. Ride in your comfort zone . Regards Richard

[LankyBastard]

Not a huge turnout last night, and the rain had well and truly stopped!! haha

[Honor3]

Thanks for an enjoyable evening and sharing your knowledge with me.

[Kittyhawk]

Whose running this now? Got a newbie coming along this week if it's on.....nope not me, still not riding yet however he knows the basics....I taught him well :innocent:

[p.dath]

Whose running this now? Got a newbie coming along this week if it's on.....nope not me, still not riding yet however he knows the basics....I taught him well :innocent:

Doesn't matter, just turn up!

[R-Soul]

If the weather holds, I should be there this week...

Gotta get my kicks in before R-Soul junior arrives...

[p.dath]

I'm going to miss the next two sessions. My partner is shifting in this week, and I have a tax seminar about the GST change happening the following Wednesday.

[Kittyhawk]

Doesn't matter, just turn up!

This sounds dodegy!:shutup:

[thehovel]

Whose running this now? Got a newbie coming along this week if it's on.....nope not me, still not riding yet however he knows the basics....I taught him well :innocent:

Hi Kittyhawk,
There is still a crazy old joker that keeps turning up and rabbits on about stuff.:yes: He tries not to be boring. The weather gods are going to be kind this Wednesday. Yes dodgy is a good word.:innocent: I haven't seen you in such a long time you'll probably have to reintroduce your-self:shutup: Regards Richard PS Check out SASS (South Auckland Street Skills)

[zealchick]

looking good for tonight :-) having with drawls lol see you all there

[TOTO]

funny night. thanks for the laugh :D

[imw-hornet]

funny night. thanks for the laugh :D

Yea great night , and good to see some new people there,,,,, and last of all great bike si ,,,, it's about time you got a descent bike , may the hornets swarm

[zealchick]

funny night. thanks for the laugh :D

sure was funny..... a tad off topic :blink:

[Kittyhawk]

Hi Kittyhawk,
There is still a crazy old joker that keeps turning up and rabbits on about stuff.:yes: He tries not to be boring. The weather gods are going to be kind this Wednesday. Yes dodgy is a good word.:innocent: I haven't seen you in such a long time you'll probably have to reintroduce your-self:shutup: Regards Richard PS Check out SASS (South Auckland Street Skills)

Shivers I better try behave this time! Couldnt make it last week, bike key was in Tauranga! Getting couriered up tomorrow lol. Yes it was my fault,............whens it not? :love:

[imw-hornet]

sure was funny..... a tad off topic :blink:

When is time after nass ever on topic ,,, ha ha ,, yep it was a great evening :)

[retro asian]

Yea great night , and good to see some new people there,,,,, and last of all great bike si ,,,, it's about time you got a descent bike , may the hornets swarm

Oh no, he didn't did he?.... :blink:

[Ironclaw]

sadly yes...

[TOTO]

sadly yes...

could have been worse, he could have bought a suzuki....

[Sly_guy]

Oh no, he didn't did he?.... :blink:

I did indeed... at the price I got it, it would have been rude not too :)

Wasn't in love with is straight away, but the feelings are growing.... had a couple of days commuting where I've had to go the longer way to just keep going !

:D

[retro asian]

could have been worse, he could have bought a suzuki....

Or a Suzuki cruiser..... wait, that's what I have! :shutup:

[TOTO]

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[hanham]

Anybody heading out tonight.

[zealchick]

could have been worse, he could have bought a suzuki....


ooohhh owch!!

[zealchick]

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Ok so i'm half way through the book....just need to book in a track day :-)

[zealchick]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=311678365

Look what i found what a buy!!

[R-Soul]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=311678365

Look what i found what a buy!!

I cant access that- what is it?

[zealchick]

I cant access that- what is it?

Sly_Guys gsr.....

[TOTO]

salt ... rub it in

[zealchick]

salt ... rub it in

I'm not that mean :-(

[Clean_up]

Hey everyone, seeing as I now have a big boys bike, my 250 hornet, the BEAST she is, is up for sale, heres the link to tardme
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=311071904

[Ferkletastic]

Picking up new scoot tonight, so might come down for NASS tomorrow if the weather is ok. Always good to brush up a bit.

[p.dath]

Finally I hope to be along tomorrow. It's been two whole weeks since I have been on my bike.

[TOTO]

been two days since I been on my bike and already going nuts. hope to have it back together to join in too.

EDIT: I have some more of those "LOOK OUT FOR MOTORCYCLES" high viz vest at work, so if you want one, come see me at PSYCHO TREADS and I'll hook ya up ;)

[R-Soul]

I was hoping for a ride tonight, but it looks like the weather is having the last say...

[LankyBastard]

Only slight rain should be ok! Going to get the other half out on her bike to join us for the first time tonight so everyone be nice!!!

[thehovel]

Only slight rain should be ok! Going to get the other half out on her bike to join us for the first time tonight so everyone be nice!!!

We're allways nice....... It looks like a theory night. The rain:shit: (as promised) arived and is persisting down. Regards Richard

[LankyBastard]

We're allways nice....... It looks like a theory night. The rain:shit: (as promised) arived and is persisting down. Regards Richard

Yeah not a bad idea, see you all at Shell

[odie]

Ok so for someone who doesn't do the ride at the start - where do you meet afterwards for theory? Straight to the pub??

[Sammy12]

Im getting the bike back on the road this weekend....... with any luck anyways! soooooo im hopeing to see you all on wednesday!! :D Missed nass loads

[Honor3]

Been bummed out that the rain has been so heavy the last two Wednesdays.

[Ironclaw]

Im getting the bike back on the road this weekend....... with any luck anyways! soooooo im hopeing to see you all on wednesday!! :D Missed nass loads

yay for Sammy! I haven't seen you in AGES!

[TOTO]

Im getting the bike back on the road this weekend....... with any luck anyways! soooooo im hopeing to see you all on wednesday!! :D Missed nass loads

about bloody time young lady !

[Sharry]

Im getting the bike back on the road this weekend....... with any luck anyways! soooooo im hopeing to see you all on wednesday!! :D Missed nass loads

Wonderfull Sammy, we have all missed you heaps too. it will be fab to have to back in the fold :yes:

[Ferkletastic]

Chur.

(apparently I have to have at least 10 characters to post).

[TOTO]

Nice turnout folks. Well done on showing up on two wheels for the fist day of spring :ride:

[Sharry]

Sure was nice to see new faces, regular faces and old faces back again :yes:

[Sammy12]

Thank you Toto for checking my tires and preventing another bin...... first day of spring and all that!!

[TOTO]

gotta keep the spring chickens alive. check your tyre pressure every week, or absolute maximum two weeks, and must be on cold tyres.

...just ask sly_guy :innocent:

p.s. shouldn't you be outside BMX-ing ?

[offrd]

Well i had fun!

Good riding Odie, you are doing well!:scooter:
Two thumbs up!!!!!:Punk:

[zealchick]

Missing you guys...feels like for ever :-( fingers crossed ( well the only thing stopping me will be the rain) I will be there this week :yes::yes:

[Beth Stewart]

gotta keep the spring chickens alive. check your tyre pressure every week, or absolute maximum two weeks, and must be on cold tyres.

...just ask sly_guy :innocent:

p.s. shouldn't you be outside BMX-ing ?

Hi Toto, I have been given a bit of shit over checking my tyre preasure about every two weeks on my Harley. Other riders say that they never check their tyres and that there must be something wrong with mine. I ride at least once a week over winter. Cheers Beth

[p.dath]

Hi Toto, I have been given a bit of shit over checking my tyre preasure about every two weeks on my Harley. Other riders say that they never check their tyres and that there must be something wrong with mine. I ride at least once a week over winter. Cheers Beth

Try putting a bubble of spit over the valve Beth. If the valve is leaking you'll see the bubbles forming in the spit. If the valve is not leaking the spit will just sit there.

[BoristheBiter]

Try putting a bubble of spit over the valve Beth. If the valve is leaking you'll see the bubbles forming in the spit. If the valve is not leaking the spit will just sit there.

you must be a good shot with the wheel going round.:laugh:

[TOTO]

Hi Toto, I have been given a bit of shit over checking my tyre preasure about every two weeks on my Harley. Other riders say that they never check their tyres and that there must be something wrong with mine. I ride at least once a week over winter. Cheers Beth

you should buy a Honda and stop listening to what Harley riders tell you :killingme

[shah]

Hi Toto, I have been given a bit of shit over checking my tyre preasure about every two weeks on my Harley. Other riders say that they never check their tyres and that there must be something wrong with mine. I ride at least once a week over winter. Cheers Beth

hmm...might be wise to check before every ride, eh. you're the one who's going to bin if your tyres lose too much air, not your "friends".

[Beth Stewart]

Hey guys thanks I will check my valves with spit while the bike is stationery. ha ha. That's why I check my tyre preasure cos its my ass on the line - not theirs. And NO I will not buy a Honda. I love my Sporty especially since I put Short Shots on it and you can hear me coming for klms!!!Thanks again guys and girls.

[Reckless]

Hi Toto, I have been given a bit of shit over checking my tyre preasure about every two weeks on my Harley. Other riders say that they never check their tyres and that there must be something wrong with mine. I ride at least once a week over winter. Cheers Beth

I check my tyres often if I have 2 psi less the bike feels like shit and every bike I've ever owned does! Most bikes I have owned also have lost a psi or two over a week parked up so check it every ride when you gas up! Tyre pressures are the most important handling adjustment you can make ask any racer. Stick with your routine and start bagging the others for not noticing their wrong tyre pressures. "what can't you feel it!" LOL!!!

[Sly_guy]

Looking like a good night tonight :)

[p.dath]

I check my tyres often if I have 2 psi less the bike feels like shit and every bike I've ever owned does! Most bikes I have owned also have lost a psi or two over a week parked up so check it every ride when you gas up! Tyre pressures are the most important handling adjustment you can make ask any racer. Stick with your routine and start bagging the others for not noticing their wrong tyre pressures. "what can't you feel it!" LOL!!!

You have a couple of pretty serious bikes there I can see.

I would be very surprised if you can notice just 2 psi difference - your tyres will increase by more than this between cold and a normal road ride. If 2 psi really affected the handling that badly you'd bike would feel like shit everytime the tyres got hot.

[Beth Stewart]

Well I did the spit thing and no leaks there. But I will keep doing my checking - got me a tyre preasure gauge. And it gives me peace of mind too. Went up to Helensville yesterday and practised dropping down a gear into the corners. It was great! Hope to start riding with you all on a Wed soon.

[p.dath]

Well I did the spit thing and no leaks there. But I will keep doing my checking - got me a tyre preasure gauge. And it gives me peace of mind too. Went up to Helensville yesterday and practised dropping down a gear into the corners. It was great! Hope to start riding with you all on a Wed soon.

Beth do you know if your tyres are tubless, or if they have a tube in them?

[Reckless]

You have a couple of pretty serious bikes there I can see.

I would be very surprised if you can notice just 2 psi difference - your tyres will increase by more than this between cold and a normal road ride. If 2 psi really affected the handling that badly you'd bike would feel like shit everytime the tyres got hot.

I hear what your saying and i can't explain why I'm like this! I get on the SV it feels aweful go to the gas station lift the pressures from 36-38 warm ( the normal drop when it sits for a day or so) and its all good. Anything lower and the bike feels like it wants to fall into the corner and feels sluggish like I have a flatty. Was the same with the VTR and even on the old Z1. Took my mates 996 for a blat on the 05 coldkiwi, it felt aweful had to stop in Turangi and pump them up then it was great. I must say one of my better swap rides awesome bike! Same with my mates 08 VFR800 anniversary and there is no more rock solid bike than a VFR! I dunno why? I actually get pissed of with the hassle of having to do it!
Only thing I can think of is I've spent a lot of years karting where 5mm in the axle width or 2 psi in the tyres (hot or cold) makes a difference?? I'm to old and senile to remember if I was like this on my 84 GPZ1100 and other bikes before I started karting? I do like to push a bike along a bit, like to feel and hear it every time i ride even if its slow, absolutely hate Ipods, ear plugs and lots of luggage etc when you ride, you ride. Just me my cross to bear I suppose??

[retro asian]

Due to laziness I pretty much rode all winter without checking my tyre pressure, but mainly commuting/cruising so wasn't a big deal to me. *Kids don't try this at home*

Have put air in them now, a difference of 8 psi (or more :innocent:) definitely can be felt...Hahahaha.

[fizbin]

good for a laugh after a shit day at work!
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=129927040374130

[Sharry]

That is just tooo funny :killingme

[Beth Stewart]

Beth do you know if your tyres are tubless, or if they have a tube in them?
Hi Phil, I haven't got a clue. Sorry to sound like a girl, but how do you tell?

[Beth Stewart]

I hear what your saying and i can't explain why I'm like this! I get on the SV it feels aweful go to the gas station lift the pressures from 36-38 warm ( the normal drop when it sits for a day or so) and its all good. Anything lower and the bike feels like it wants to fall into the corner and feels sluggish like I have a flatty. Was the same with the VTR and even on the old Z1. Took my mates 996 for a blat on the 05 coldkiwi, it felt aweful had to stop in Turangi and pump them up then it was great. I must say one of my better swap rides awesome bike! Same with my mates 08 VFR800 anniversary and there is no more rock solid bike than a VFR! I dunno why? I actually get pissed of with the hassle of having to do it!
Only thing I can think of is I've spent a lot of years karting where 5mm in the axle width or 2 psi in the tyres (hot or cold) makes a difference?? I'm to old and senile to remember if I was like this on my 84 GPZ1100 and other bikes before I started karting? I do like to push a bike along a bit, like to feel and hear it every time i ride even if its slow, absolutely hate Ipods, ear plugs and lots of luggage etc when you ride, you ride. Just me my cross to bear I suppose??
Hey Reckless, I too feel as if I have a flatty as I leave my place, heading up the hill, stop at the service station, pump up my tyres and off I go - my bike feels great again??????

[Beth Stewart]

good for a laugh after a shit day at work!
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=129927040374130

ha ha ha ha lmao

[p.dath]

Hi Phil, I haven't got a clue. Sorry to sound like a girl, but how do you tell?

Nails are pretty common in motorcycle tyres as well Beth. Have you tried rolling around your tyre slowly and closely inspecting it for something foreign stuck in the tyre?

If its a nail you can usually just see a small shiny spot maybe 3mm to 5mm. Imagine taking a nail and cutting the head off. It looks like that - you only just see the end.

Sometimes you can get a rusty nail, and they are a bit harder to spot.

[thehovel]

Hi Phil, I haven't got a clue. Sorry to sound like a girl, but how do you tell?

Check your wheel, if it has spokes and little nut holding the valve stem YOU GOT TUBES BABY:shutup:.Keep taking the little pills:shutup:. If you have ali rims (all one piece) and a rubber base on the valve stem .......Tubeless Usually if you have a slow leakand it doesn't go down compleatly ... tubeless regards Richard

[Big Dog]

Hi Toto, I have been given a bit of shit over checking my tyre preasure about every two weeks on my Harley. Other riders say that they never check their tyres and that there must be something wrong with mine. I ride at least once a week over winter. Cheers Beth
Hello Beth,

If you don't want to look uncool amongst people who think ape hangers are 0 degrees kelvin you could try some pressure sensing valve caps.

http://tirepressurealert.com/

http://www.pressurezone.co.nz/

Something to keep in mind when deciding if these are right for you is if you play radar blackjack these may not be a sensible choice. But if the vast majority of your riding is legal then these may be a good call.

[Big Dog]

Check your wheel, if it has spokes and little nut holding the valve stem YOU GOT TUBES BABY:shutup:.Keep taking the little pills:shutup:. If you have ali rims (all one piece) and a rubber base on the valve stem .......Tubeless Usually if you have a slow leakand it doesn't go down compleatly ... tubeless regards Richard

Not necessarily.
These days you can by kits to turn a spoked rim into a tubeless rim.
They are basically some epoxy and a gasket. They are popular in motard circuits and basically any where where performance is more important than structural integrity but they want the old school look.

Lots of modern choppers, and I hear but cannot confirm some models of "sporty" wear them so that modern rubber can be worn on old school rims.

If in doubt most tyre repair places will tell you free of charge.