North Auckland Street Skills - NASS

[Neon]

would that be 6.30 at albany or westgate?

Albany.

So just to make it crystal clear for people browsing the thread:

Westgate (Shell) group meets at 6.30pm for a 7pm departure for Albany (~30-45min minute ride followed by carpark drills.

Tonight there will also be a separate group meeting directly at Albany carpark at 6.30pm to focus on lower speed bike handling skills (sounds easy enough - it isn't).

Both groups merge at Albany carpark around 7.30pm. And both groups go to the pub later on.


The choice is yours :sunny:

[English Kiwi]

I'm actually going to be there tonight :)

Will go on the ride first though I think...still deciding though.

Maybe an idea would be to have the ride leave at 6.30 instead of 7 so we can get as much daylight as possible for the ride...just a thought now winter is on the way.

anywho...Catch you tonight :)

[p.dath]

Depending on the group size, I was thinking we might take a small group and do hill starts for 15 mins or so.

We did some emergency braking last week. I was thinking we could advance this, and do brake and escape this week. So if you could set up one section of the course for this that would be great.

And the rest of the group could do a general handling course. Need to make sure we don't spread ourselves too thinly though.

[Neon]

Depending on the group size, I was thinking we might take a small group and do hill starts for 15 mins or so.

We did some emergency braking last week. I was thinking we could advance this, and do brake and escape this week. So if you could set up one section of the course for this that would be great.

And the rest of the group could do a general handling course. Need to make sure we don't spread ourselves too thinly though.

Sure, we can do that. I was going to do a stop-go type exercise anyway which involves stopping at a mark without putting feet down, then taking off with a sharpish turn.

I have to admit I'm a bit wary of combining e-braking and turning in this situation. It's quite difficult to do safely.

[zealchick]

I am keen for the longer ride but i'll be pushing it to be there to leave for 6.30pm tonight so if you are still there when i get there sweet
last week of daylight savings tonight be great to make the most of such a gorgeous night:-)

[fkn_loose]

ooops sorry dude, meant to say champ. :facepalm:

I should get inglish lessons :killingme

p.s. but al least we know how fast your engine starts lol

p.s.s I'm sorry sir I only ride a GN250 and am not familiar of how easy it is to speed on a big bike. :killingme (sorry I just had to take it one more step)


my apologies for that little out burst , i was having a bad day

[hanham]

Bad day person, if its any consolation it made for an entertaining read, initially thought I had stumbled upon a Gordon Ramsay script.
Glad to know that it has been resolved & there is not going to be any pistols at dawn.

[TOTO]

Bad day person, if its any consolation it made for an entertaining read, initially thought I had stumbled upon a Gordon Ramsay script.
Glad to know that it has been resolved & there is not going to be any pistols at dawn.

we can arange a mankini night if you want a show :p (you can see photos the the threads history)

[Neon]

A great turnout tonight. And only 4 bikes got tired and decided to have little lie-downs! oops :facepalm:

Still, a solid effort from everone, there were a few looking real pro there near the end. :niceone:

[The Singing Chef]

Great course tonight, had a blast. pity to see the bikes dropping like flies!! Thanks for a great night guys

[TOTO]

Yea, great night. Practice makes perfect.

Remember to use those reflective stickers. Make sure you stick them properly the first time though, as they can be a bit hard to un-stick if you got it wrong. I will see if I can bring some more next week.

[OutForADuck]

For those that wanted to see the riding stuff I have on my website just go to WWW.ABBISS.CO.NZ (http://www.abbiss.co.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=34&Itemid=55)(<-clicking on this will take you straight to the section you need).

I'll be trying to grow this section as I get time and there is interest. If there is something you particulary want to see written up yell at me, I know I spout a lot of stuff and what is there comes from people asking me to write it up for them.

Cheers.

[rdkls]

Good night last night, mucho gracias for you guys setting up the range - really appreciated.
Greg checking out your site now.
IAM NZ group is here: http://www.nz-iam.org.nz/

[Ntoxcated]

For those that wanted to see the riding stuff I have on my website just go to WWW.ABBISS.CO.NZ (http://www.abbiss.co.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=34&Itemid=55)(<-clicking on this will take you straight to the section you need).

I'll be trying to grow this section as I get time and there is interest. If there is something you particulary want to see written up yell at me, I know I spout a lot of stuff and what is there comes from people asking me to write it up for them.

Cheers.

The last section on lines is well worth reading multiple times. I was all over the road until this was explained to me in plain english. Now I seem to have so much more time between corners because I'm already effectively lined up.

[Westy_mate]

Good night, thanks alot guys for the help and the ride out. See you next week i hope!

HARD OUT! loved it. see you guys next week, Matt, Beer on me!

btw, what was the Kiwibiker username for the guy riding the Suzuki beast with cargo pants? he lives like 5 houses away! haha

[English Kiwi]

Awesome course Neon and Toto :)

It was good fun! A new records for drops/lie downs, but at least no major damage done ay.

Thanks again :) hopefully the weather will be just as nice next week :)

[OutForADuck]

btw, what was the Kiwibiker username for the guy riding the Suzuki beast with cargo pants? he lives like 5 houses away! haha

That'd be me!! Really? you live just down the road?

[BoristheBiter]

That'd be me!! Really? you live just down the road?

I wouldn't have admitted to that.:killingme

[Westy_mate]

That'd be me!! Really? you live just down the road?

I was so sure i saw you ride past me?
the rd is Ballymore and its off Greville rd. just a little side street.

anyway, great ride last night! see you next week wed.

[BoristheBiter]

I was so sure i saw you ride past me?
the rd is Ballymore and its off Greville rd. just a little side street.

anyway, great ride last night! see you next week wed.

But that's the north shore, Duck lives out west.

[Westy_mate]

But that's the north shore, Duck lives out west.

like i said, i was so sure it was him but couldn't have been. oh well

[OutForADuck]

Maybe I was slept riding again :facepalm:

[Neon]

Video from last Wednesday evening. :niceone:

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Apologies for the shitty video quality!

[TOTO]

good fun, thats what its all about

[zealchick]

Video from last Wednesday evening. :niceone:

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Apologies for the shitty video quality!

Everybody getting the hang of it:-) was an awesome course this week thanks guys:clap:

[Smallfishnz]

The video looked good, nice to see so many people interested in learning and practicing slow speed skills.
See you next time
Martin

[The Singing Chef]

Great vid, quite a sight to see so many bikes carving up a carpark, looking forward to this wednesday! Thanks Neon, and yea would defiantly like to tighten up that G-Square!

[Westy_mate]

Great vid, quite a sight to see so many bikes carving up a carpark, looking forward to this wednesday! Thanks Neon, and yea would defiantly like to tighten up that G-Square!

Quite a sight indeed. looking forward to it!

Is anyone keen to meet and go to the Mere mere drags on fri? its the last of the year.

[OutForADuck]

I may not make it out tonight guys, need to see a man about an arm :angry:

Might see you at the carpark but if I don't enjoy!!! and will see you next week.

[Neon]

Looks like I won't be there either. Have fun y'all and no dropped bikes this week please :innocent: :facepalm:

[English Kiwi]

couldn't make it either, it's a good video of last week Neon...didn't even see you guys filming.
Hopefully catch you next week :)

[cooky1975]

first timwe tonight great ride some great skills taught by every one - will see you next week

ride safe

[hanham]

Hi,

Does anyone have room on their trailer or van down to the ART day for lovely red street triple. I am out West & can drop the bike around the day before (Sat 16th) willing to throw in some dollaros for gas.

I am heading down by car with 1 other, so if anyone wants small stuff taken down, let me know.

Ta G.

[Chancebmx25]

is like a lil thing that happens weekly or something? is it free? or whats the deal? id be keen on popping down and checking it out. im keen to go on some rides and get to know more people in on this scene.

[English Kiwi]

is like a lil thing that happens weekly or something? is it free? or whats the deal? id be keen on popping down and checking it out. im keen to go on some rides and get to know more people in on this scene.

Yep every week, providing it's not chucking it down with rain (but yet some of us still turn up :yes: )

It's every Wednesday, 6.30 meet (depart 7pm) from Shell Westgate or 7.30 meet at Noel Leemming Car Park (Albany)

Yep Free of Charge :) It's a good ride for Newbies or people just getting back into biking. All legal road limits :innocent: and good skills done at the car park :)

[Neon]

Well hasn't Wednesday come around quickly again? :yes:

I'm itching for an afternoon ride. Anyone keen for a pre-NASS pootle tomorrow afternoon? 5pm-ish departure from Westgate, returning at 6.30pm to meet up with the NASS group. Learners welcome. :sunny:

PM me or reply if you're keen, otherwise I'm bunking work early and pissing off up 16. :woohoo:

[OutForADuck]

Its looking like I might be in Welly tonight... hoping not but if I don't make it have a good one.

[TOTO]

Cant make the early ride, but will bring some balls for the car park

[JK12]

see u guys at Westgate

[Chancebmx25]

was a great night.. my first time down to NASS, mate of myn pointed it out. was sweet though, and yer like everyone else says its heaps fun carving up the carpark, haha but yer being the only 2 smoker there its still great. i can still be as loud as other. hahah cheers

[OutForADuck]

It was fantastic to see a good few from NASS out (in the rain) for sunday at Puke. They played all day and the grins got bigger whenever they were out on the track and smaller if the rain slowed down their day.

Its so much fun watching you guys progress and get more confident as the day progresses.

I was really impressed with the you all, from first timers like Tania (VTR) and Gail to those getting to grips with bigger bikes like Tania (GSXF). Ash, expect to see that ZX6 out next time :yes:

Graham commented to me, "did you leave any of the NASS guys behind" as I think you made up nearly half of the Group one riders. Fantastic!!!

I hope you all woke up this morning feeling very pleased with yourself, you should.

[p.dath]

A reasonable chunk of group 1 has always come from NASS. It might be good talking to SASS to see if they can channel some new riders through as well.

[hanham]

Hi all,

Well the photographer was very prolific & we have 65 photo's. Kiwibiker allows 6 photo's at a time to be loaded. Was taking forever & before you ask, yes I did shrink them down.

In the meantime, I setup a facebook page - North Auckland Street Skills and loaded the lot up there.

Cheers
G.

[R-Soul]

Where are the photos?

[zealchick]

Hi all,

Well the photographer was very prolific & we have 65 photo's. Kiwibiker allows 6 photo's at a time to be loaded. Was taking forever & before you ask, yes I did shrink them down.

In the meantime, I setup a facebook page - North Auckland Street Skills and loaded the lot up there.

Cheers
G.

How clever are you? :-)

[English Kiwi]

I think the Photographer was great...:yes:

the pics actually came out really well...once I managed to work the camera :)

Everyone's looking good :):woohoo:

[Chancebmx25]

whos out tommorow???

[JK12]

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[RUSS]

whos out tommorow???[/QUOTE]

Not me, but I think Heath the plod will be there.

[Chancebmx25]

whos out tommorow???

Not me, but I think Heath the plod will be there.[/QUOTE]

should just come anyway.

[TOTO]

cool, will be good :)

[p.dath]

I suspect I might be putting the thermal lining back in my gear for tonight ...

[TOTO]

nech warmers for me too :)

[Neon]

nech warmers for me too :)

Jeez guys it's not even under 10 degrees yet! :violin:

I can feel the first cold of the season coming on, so I'm going to have to give it a miss tonight. Have a nice ride! :scooter:

[The Singing Chef]

Im in Tauranga till friday so can't make it :-(

Next week though!!

[OutForADuck]

I expect to be out there tonight... but might be missing next week due to commitments.

[p.dath]

Jeez guys it's not even under 10 degrees yet! :violin:

It was when I woke up yesterday in Takapuna. My external temperature gauge said is was about 9.5 degrees Celsius.

[Neon]

It was when I woke up yesterday in Takapuna. My external temperature gauge said is was about 9.5 degrees Celsius.

Yeah yeah, all right :p

I rode in to work the other morning and it was 8 degrees. But still not quite ready to bust out the liners and neck warmer! We're on the way though... :cold:

[English Kiwi]

Yeah yeah, all right :p

I rode in to work the other morning and it was 8 degrees. But still not quite ready to bust out the liners and neck warmer! We're on the way though... :cold:

hahaha I've already got the neck warmer out...the wind gets pretty damn cold when it's gusty like Monday! haha

I'm missing tonight as well...have fun guys and gals :)

[OutForADuck]

Me!!! I'm just a wimp so you can guarantee I'll be keeping warm:yes:

[Chancebmx25]

Hope to see u all tonite ill be at westgate 6.40

[p.dath]

hahaha I've already got the neck warmer out...the wind gets pretty damn cold when it's gusty like Monday! haha

I'm missing tonight as well...have fun guys and gals :)

I think I might get the balaclava out as well.

[Ricardo S]

hey guys, i just been browsing this tread for the last 1/2 hour and wow, what a great great idea to improve the riding skills, in a controlled - safe environment, meet some ppl and have some fun! wd you guys. i hope the weather holds up for a little longer and that i have a chance to meet you all.

i was looking at some videos a few pages back and this circuit looked really nice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in3_aJbpkA0&feature=related

Cheers.
Ricardo

[p.dath]

One issue I'm seeing come up at the moment that we need to work on more is cornering lines.

Is someone able to bring some tennis balls along, so we can set up a course to work on cornering lines?

[TOTO]

I got the balls with me. will see you at car park at about 7:30.

[p.dath]

There was some discussion about lane splitting last night, and a request to see the letter I got from the Police about it. This is the post that contained that info:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/117478-North-Shore-Northern-Motorway-Police-targeting-motorcycles-(25-January)?p=1129641502#post1129641502

[Spearfish]

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[p.dath]

Thanks for posting that up again.

So there is a distinct difference between lane splitting and filtering as far as defined rules go?

I need to be a bit careful, because different people mean different things with those two terms. let me refer you to the Wiki for what I think the two mean:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/wiki/Filtering
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/wiki/Lane_Splitting

So based on that understanding, yes, different laws apply. The Wiki documents the laws for both cases.

[Spearfish]

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[RUSS]

including sustained loss of traction.[/QUOTE]

Sustained loss of traction as an offence has to be intentional, not just being in a hurry and as an unintended result the wheels spun up.

[LankyBastard]

Ash, expect to see that ZX6 out next time :yes:



As soon as my new baby is run in there will be no stopping me :yes:

[Spearfish]

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[MarkH]

It was intentional and "maintained" it for a good 30-40 mtrs. The road was dry, clean tar seal, no paint, level, no hint of diesel, the sun was out..4 ducks flew over....:facepalm:

Wait, what?

You are saying that a car did a full-on burnout for 30-40 metres on a public road in sight of a cop and he did nothing about it? The air must have been filled with tyre smoke causing a visibility hazard.

[Spearfish]

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[RUSS]

Yeah, you're full of the proverbial. Sounds like poor me sindrome. Are the nasty police picking on you?

[Spearfish]

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[thehovel]

How do I Friend NASS



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[The Everlasting]

How do I Friend NASS


You can't friend them,you can only like them..:P

[TOTO]

How do I Friend NASS

about bloody time you showed up. when are we going to see you Richard?

[p.dath]

How do I Friend NASS

Good to finally hear from you again!

[thehovel]

about bloody time you showed up. when are we going to see you Richard?

Retired , blown the liecense until Sept At the moment at Levin.

[TOTO]

Retired , blown the liecense until Sept At the moment at Levin.

wow sounds like there is a good story behind that. Can't wait for you to come and tell us :yes:

[OutForADuck]

Retired , blown the liecense until Sept At the moment at Levin.

Hey Richard, congrats on the retirement, commiseration's on the license, how did it grow out too Sept?

Levin aye? Your not from down my way are you?

[Chancebmx25]

whos showing up tomoz?

[Ricardo S]

whos showing up tomoz?

it looks like the weather will be all right...

[The Singing Chef]

Will be good to see you there Ricardo, and if it's not raining much then ill be there

[p.dath]

Alas family commitments are going to prevent me from attending tonight.

[Neon]

I'm sick so no riding for me. Dumb. :sick:

[LankyBastard]

Little bit of rain never hurt anyone, so i'll be coming along

[OutForADuck]

I won't unfortunately also have commitments that prevent me making it

[Ricardo S]

Will be good to see you there Ricardo, and if it's not raining much then ill be there

sooo is it at the petrol station or the noel leamming carpark tonight?

cheers!

[Ricardo S]

I won't unfortunately also have commitments that prevent me making it

no beer for you then :P

[LankyBastard]

Still 6.30pm at Shell, then heading off to the carpark round 7

[Ricardo S]

Still 6.30pm at Shell, then heading off to the carpark round 7

awesome, "purepower" is coming over and we might meet you guys at the carpark depending on the time we finish some work here.

looking forward to that :)

[The Singing Chef]

Yep ill be coming for sure, any ideas on what we want to practise tonight?

[RUSS]

I have been riding all day - except for an hour long wait for a towtruck somewhere on SH22. I'm off duty and want beer!

[p.dath]

I have been riding all day - except for an hour long wait for a towtruck somewhere on SH22. I'm off duty and want beer!

Are you back on motorway patrol? Did the bike break down?

[RUSS]

Are you back on motorway patrol? Did the bike break down?

Yeah, back on motorways. No bike to keep though, borrowed Heaths for the last couple of days for recert.

[The Singing Chef]

Well... tonight was interesting, unorganized chaos at the albany car park. gave up and had a beer.

[Newo]

How was the weather? I had a feeling tonight was going to be another one of those nights and decided to give it a miss.

Looking forward to something challenging next week though. It's a shame the darkness sweeps over so quickly during this time of the year.

Actually a few weeks ago we did a "follow the leader" thing that worked out really well. Atleast I found it a good challenge and entertaining too.

[OutForADuck]

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Actually a few weeks ago we did a "follow the leader" thing that worked out really well. Atleast I found it a good challenge and entertaining too.

Hmmm the snake, it's funny how many people enjoy the snake :-). Marimba on wheels.

[thehovel]

Hey Richard, congrats on the retirement, commiseration's on the license, how did it grow out too Sept?

Levin aye? Your not from down my way are you?

Exrta 6 Mths for gross stuipdity (drove and busted) Levin?? Visiting grandkids , daughter and partener .

[OutForADuck]

TheHovel: So as the tag line says then mate :yes:

Sorry to hear that, but plenty of time to come up with exercises for the NASS !!! P.dath, Todd, Neon and others are doing a stellar job whilst your out, but you are missed.

[RUSS]

Exrta 6 Mths for gross stuipdity (drove and busted) Levin?? Visiting grandkids , daughter and partener .

But why were you stopped this time. Was the stupidity riding/driving or getting pulled over for speeding while suspended?

[Neon]

Albany Mega Centre carpark might be a no-go tomorrow... :shit:

[matdaymon]

Yeah, she's a bit munted up here.
Lots of debris on the roads including nails, corrogated iron and screws etc. If you guys are out and about the shore at all I'd warn caution.
FYI I live 1.5km away from it all and all I can hear at the mo is sirens and traffic on Rosedale road is slower than walking pace.

[BoristheBiter]

Rosedale road is slower than walking pace.

So just like a normal day then?

[The Singing Chef]

i think it would make for a great safety skill, learning how to swerve around debris and spot things like nails. Group ride instead?

[TOTO]

"On the skill practice for tomorrow, tornado avoidance"

[rickstv]

Just done a ride by this morning on the way to work. there is one large piece of roofing material right in the middle of the car park we use. this is roped off and looks like it will be removed by days end. the rest of the car park looks fine.

The upper car park we sometimes use is totally covered in crap and is closed to the public.

the Northwestern Westfield car park is untouched. Maybe we could use that one tonight.
Rick

[p.dath]

Albany Mega Centre carpark might be a no-go tomorrow... :shit:

I understand it is being re-opened at lunchtime.

[Westy_mate]

i think it would make for a great safety skill, learning how to swerve around debris and spot things like nails. Group ride instead?

Mat, your the man. Haha no too keen to get a nail in my new 636 :innocent:

[Westy_mate]

"On the skill practice for tomorrow, tornado avoidance"

Hahahahaha!!!! :facepalm: love it.

[Westy_mate]

I understand it is being re-opened at lunchtime.

Heard from a friend in the force saying it will be good to go for tonight. Would suggest another car park though, dont like nails...

[The Singing Chef]

3 posts!! bro you just got a combo multiplier haha, bugger your working bro, wanted to go for a ride with ya, awell see ya at westgate

[Westy_mate]

3 posts!! bro you just got a combo multiplier haha, bugger your working bro, wanted to go for a ride with ya, awell see ya at westgate

naa ill see you on the shore if we are still meeting up. can we get a confirm place? same time? 7:30ish? i would suggest either westgate this week or another carpark in albany? heaps to choose from ;)

[Neon]

naa ill see you on the shore if we are still meeting up. can we get a confirm place? same time? 7:30ish? i would suggest either westgate this week or another carpark in albany? heaps to choose from ;)

Maybe so but we are actually allowed to use the Albany car park. You'll find the security guards at other places have different ideas about 20 bikers spontaneously coning off their turf...

On that note, I am once again otherwise preoccupied this evening. :shifty:

I suggest you take the opportunity of dry and relatively warm conditions to do a decent long ride. :scooter:

[rickstv]

The long road to the pub sounds like a plan::scooter::woohoo:

[Westy_mate]

The long road to the pub sounds like a plan::scooter::woohoo:

Where and when are we meeting? shit i wont be free till 7:30-8! i dont want to miss the ride

[rickstv]

usually meet at Shell Westgate at 6.30pm and talk shit till round 7pm, then ride off to Albany via a rout decided by consensus.:scooter:

[Westy_mate]

usually meet at Shell Westgate at 6.30pm and talk shit till round 7pm, then ride off to Albany via a rout decided by consensus.:scooter:

so just the ride from westgate at 7 straight to the pub? fuck im out then. lame just got my new bike for the night too :( :facepalm:

[JK12]

so just the ride from westgate at 7 straight to the pub? fuck im out then. lame just got my new bike for the night too :( :facepalm:

to the carpark which will take around 30mins.

[Westy_mate]

but apparently were not doing practice and just going straight to the pub?

lets get something in concrete guys..

[zealchick]

I am out tonight, seat is being sculptured and covered:woohoo: might see you at the pub later on

[LankyBastard]

As mentioned a few posts back, the route from Shell to the pub will be decided by those who actually turn up. We may very well be running two different routes, a shorter route for new riders, and a longer route (usually an hour long ish) for the more experienced riders. I'm keen to go for a longer ride tonight, hopefully others are too

[JK12]

but apparently were not doing practice and just going straight to the pub?

lets get something in concrete guys..

Ok... I'll tell Bryn otherwise he'll be waiting at the carpark.

[Westy_mate]

Ok... I'll tell Bryn otherwise he'll be waiting at the carpark.

Lol.. ill go for a ride by myself..

[OutForADuck]

I am out tonight, seat is being sculptured and covered:woohoo: might see you at the pub later on

The bike seat right???

[zealchick]

The bike seat right???

:doh::lol: yeah the bike seat....although...now you got me thinking?:yes:

[p.dath]

Is someone able to bring along some tennis ball halves?

[Westy_mate]

Is someone able to bring along some tennis ball halves?

I dont think Nass is going on.. think its just a ride to pub

[JK12]

I dont think Nass is going on.. think its just a ride to pub

i'll join u with bryn

[TOTO]

I'm out too:angry:

[Ricardo S]

Is someone able to bring along some tennis ball halves?

got about a dozen tennis ball half's last week thinking on NASS and over the weekend my bike quit on me. :facepalm:

[LankyBastard]

got about a dozen tennis ball half's last week thinking on NASS and over the weekend my bike quit on me. :facepalm:

Wow that was short lived! What's gone wrong?

[zealchick]

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Feeling the love again:yes:

[Chancebmx25]

whos rocking it tomo night? i just redid powervalves and my cylinder head and timed my bike. its mint! i just want to ride it already!

[LankyBastard]

Depends on the weather and my work load, at this stage looking like it will be raining, not fun!

[p.dath]

I'll be along, even if it is pissing with rain.

[The Singing Chef]

Ill be there, just hope the rain eases up a little bit.

[Westy_mate]

Hey guys, Ill be riding down to Tauranga this Sat, leaving Albany at 9:30-10ish if anyone wants to come along for the ride? ill be doing some work (2 hours) down there at Lonestar and then im free for the rest of the night (got accommodation sorted) and will be riding back sunday morn.

If anyone is keen give me a txt on 0210592568

Dane

btw, sorry i gotta work tonight so i cant make it :(

[OutForADuck]

I don't think i'llbe along in this weather .

[English Kiwi]

Think i'm going to give it a miss tonight as well...catch you next week hopefully.

[Honor3]

Think i'm going to give it a miss tonight as well...catch you next week hopefully.

Good weather to stay indoors I reckon..

[OCD Legend]

not tonight either... I got a headache :bye:

[Ntoxcated]

not tonight either... I got a headache :bye:

Shall I bring home some aspirin? :whistle:

[OCD Legend]

Shall I bring home some aspirin? :whistle:

:love: :whistle:

[BoristheBiter]

Shall I bring home some aspirin? :whistle:


:love: :whistle:

get a room.:facepalm:

[OCD Legend]

get a room.:facepalm:

hmmmm - why didn't I think of that :innocent:

[racefactory]

Is it still on at albany car park tonight guys?

[BoristheBiter]

Is it still on at albany car park tonight guys?

Its not Wednesday is it?

[racefactory]

Whoops that's right.

[OutForADuck]

Whoops that's right.

Keen is good :facepalm:

[p.dath]

I had the most dramatic NASS session last week. I was thinking it might be a wet session, so I bought some brake fluid, clear line, a ring spanner and and a bottle so I could demonstrate how to flush out brake fluid. I thought that would be a good wet weather session thing to do.

I packed all of this gear into my jacket. The jacket was a bit tight after this, so I could only half breath in. And wouldn't you know it, just as I zipped my jacket all the way up to the top the zipper handle snapped off. I tried to slide the zipper back down with my fingers, but it wouldn't move.

You know that moment when you suddenly realised your trapped, and you almost take a gasp, well I did that. Except I couldn't do the gasp. Anyway, told myself to calm down. I found some wire used for washing lines, some edge cutters, and made a new zipper handle, and with some relief, was able to undo and do up my jacket again. I also enjoyed taking a full breath,

I arrived at the service station as normal. Decided I needed some petrol. Looked briefly across at the petrol pumps, then back at the cap, unlocked the cap while at the same time grabbing the pump and started filling up.

Have you ever noticed that while the petrol is flowing into your tank it doesn't look the same as when it is just sitting their still? How the colour seems different? I noticed this and thought it was curious how the colour changes while it is flowing.

I then put the petrol pump back, and it went into the diesel slot on the pump. Fuck. I just realised that I had filled up my petrol tank with diesel.

Anyway, I wheeled my bike off the forecourt, and went inside. Explained what I had done, and asked if they had a syphon hose, pump, or anything I could use to get the fuel back out. Alas no. They did manage to find my a spare container I could transfer the fuel into.

Fortunately, I just remembered I had some clear line I had bought along to demonstrate changing brake fluid. So I got that out, and started slowing getting the bad fuel out. This got me about half way down the tank, and then the line was no longer long enough.
I checked my bike, and remembered that I had a foot pump under the seat. So I whipped the hose off that, added it to the clear line, and that got a lot more of the fuel out.

Fortunately for me, Attis came along, and went to the warehouse close buy and bought me a short run of garden hose. This quickly got the rest of the fuel out of the tank.

Then it was back to the pump to buy some actual petrol this time. And then we finally departed.

After our ride, a brief stop at the car park to make sure no one was waiting, we headed off to the pub. But that is another story ...


So what did you guys do last Wednesday?

[hanham]

As I paranoidly double check which pump I have picked up, I have asked myself I wonder if anybody has filled up with the wrong fuel and what do you do when you have. Thanks but commiserations on answering that question.

[oneofsix]

As I paranoidly double check which pump I have picked up, I have asked myself I wonder if anybody has filled up with the wrong fuel and what do you do when you have. Thanks but commiserations on answering that question.

Wonder if they would have had a siphon if the question had been phrased more like "the pump didn't switch off and I can't afford to pay for the petrol" :shutup:
Shouldn't but in as I'm not a jaffa however Mr P.Dath has a habit of posting some useful advice so read his post.

[Beren]

Hi, you guys all meeting tonight? Is there room for one more noob? :yes:

[OutForADuck]

I had the most dramatic NASS session last week.

Mr P.Dath, make you feel better if I confess to doing the opposite, petrol into my 4x4 tank a long time ago now. A lot more expensive too :-).

Easy done just a little senior moment.

P.S. You'll need to keep an eye on your fuel filter for the next couple of tanks of gas.

[OutForADuck]

Hi, you guys all meeting tonight? Is there room for one more noob? :yes:

Hmmm. Don't know we have a lot of noobs :facepalm: of course there is dude

[Beren]

Hmmm. Don't know we have a lot of noobs :facepalm: of course there is dude

LOL cool, meeting at the Westgate Shell? Is that the service station by the westgate shopping centre?

[zealchick]

Finally a nice evening:yes: will see you guys there!!

[zealchick]

LOL cool, meeting at the Westgate Shell? Is that the service station by the westgate shopping centre?

Yes that right next to McD's :-)

[Westy_mate]

Yes that right next to McD's :-)

OR KFC.
Its a shell :)

[Beren]

Awesome - have had the umm pleasure? of going to Westgate a few times but hadn't stopped at the Services before so thought it best to check!

See you there - leaving the CBD just after 5.30 so guess I will be one of the first.

[brnstr]

This is an awesome idea im really keen to get some new skills do you have one that is sooner? Also do you guys know if there is one in the city?

[Chancebmx25]

This is an awesome idea im really keen to get some new skills do you have one that is sooner? Also do you guys know if there is one in the city?

just albany and south auckland. go to westgate and do the ride through riverhead then end up in albany where we work on more skills. its great with a great turnout. plenty of social talk going on and what not. So come join us. Youd be suprised.

[Beren]

Yup was my first time last night - it's a really good group. Thanks to everyone that said hullo and especially to the guys who organise everything.

Always good to wander out on group rides, you get to look at what lines other people take through corners and think about what you can take from watching how they corner. Slow speed maneuvering was something I have never really done on the bike before... and I am now far more active with my back brake. Though even a pom will admit I was a bit chilly when I got in at 9.40 - didn't help that I left the pub and went the wrong way :facepalm:

Let the guys know what you need work on and they will work it in, with well given advice that will improve your skills :yes:

[Newo]

So, earlier in the thread I brought up how much I enjoyed the "follow the leader" activity we did one evening. I was browsing youtube and stumbled on this video here:

http://youtu.be/3lXjemfjiYI

Thought I'd share it with you guys because I enjoyed it so much, And maybe it will spark inspiration to work on the finer techniques of controlled riding.

[jaffaonajappa]

So, earlier in the thread I brought up how much I enjoyed the "follow the leader" activity we did one evening. I was browsing youtube and stumbled on this video here:

http://youtu.be/3lXjemfjiYI

Thought I'd share it with you guys because I enjoyed it so much, And maybe it will spark inspiration to work on the finer techniques of controlled riding.

Amazing video - cheers for sharing it!

Personally - I think the guy in the yellow jacket with the white helmet was best. But thats just me....

Ok, seriously. That head-to-head at speed thing at the 6 minute mark is plain scary looking.

[hanham]

This is what happens when you dont wear the right trousers. Friend hit a slick patch yesterday and came off at 50km p/h. Have to say I thought there would be broken bones after I saw her slide and tumble quite a few times to land up in the ditch. 3 hours in theatre today to clear out knee, 5 cm long hole down the knee and tendons ripped off her thumb which is now in a cast. I should get a photo of her helmet, the visor sheared off and the paint scraped off to its shell. Maybe it should be compulsory to watch somebody get their gravel rash cleaned, saline solution wash, brush to scrub knee and then twizzers to get the real stubborn bits. It is amazing to see how much gravel comes out. To quote my friend it is the only time she will be mistaken for a pakeha (she is Maori but was very white when the wound was being cleaned.

[OutForADuck]

Good reminder of the need for good gear.

Hope your friend heals well and quickly,sorry to hear she took the bounce.

[p.dath]

Hindsight is always very powerful. Alas us humans don't really appreciate how fragile we are till we have learned the hard way and experienced some serious pain.

Hope your friend heals up and makes a full recovery. Perhaps you might bring her along ...

[OutForADuck]

There is a great potential that i might be running late today and have to meet you guys at the carpark. Will see how I go.

[jaffaonajappa]

wahooo, no kids to look after tonight. Im Free!!!
Keen to have a ride tonight - always open-minded to improve my riding / safety skills. See you all at 6.30!

Now. Im running in my new wee 150. Is there much open-road riding - what im getting at I guess, is the 150 doesnt like sitting on 100km/h too long yet. Do I need to bring the Thou, or will the 150 manage?

[The Singing Chef]

wahooo, no kids to look after tonight. Im Free!!!
Keen to have a ride tonight - always open-minded to improve my riding / safety skills. See you all at 6.30!

Now. Im running in my new wee 150. Is there much open-road riding - what im getting at I guess, is the 150 doesnt like sitting on 100km/h too long yet. Do I need to bring the Thou, or will the 150 manage?

It's all mostly 80km/h areas, and only a short ride to albany via the riverhead coatsville highway. Be good to see a new face

[jaffaonajappa]

It's all mostly 80km/h areas, and only a short ride to albany via the riverhead coatsville highway. Be good to see a new face

Sweet, see ya there.

[The Singing Chef]

Really hope this rain holds off till nass is finished...:shutup:

[jaffaonajappa]

well...its not too windy, a wee bit wet but not horrendous. Hope this is still on - otherwise im going to get some practice with myself....oh wait. Not with the lights on.!

[Westy_mate]

Fuck it, im in!

[Ragnos]

Good to meet you all. Glad I went, considering the weather. And thanks for the tips - brake maintenance won't seem so daunting in the future.

[jaffaonajappa]

Yeah, like Ragnos (The dark sith lord!!!) said, glad I went. Learnt a bit, put some faces to some names, and squeezed in a bike ride. Perfect.

Looking forward to the next one.

[Smallfishnz]

Great night in spite of the weather
Thanks guys

[The Singing Chef]

Fuck it, im in!

Liar.......

[Newo]

Have to admit,

The weather put me off tonight's ride. I can feel my first winter closing in fast and I'm not looking forward to all the rain.

[p.dath]

Have to admit,

The weather put me off tonight's ride. I can feel my first winter closing in fast and I'm not looking forward to all the rain.

One word. Snowseal. Get it at Cycletreads.

[jaffaonajappa]

One word. Snowseal. Get it at Cycletreads.

Look. no way Id ever consider disputing anything motorcycle-wise with you.
But......thats five words.

[LankyBastard]

Fine weather + no wind = long ride tonight I think!!!

[rickstv]

Fine weather + no wind = long ride tonight I think!!!

Sounds like a plan:wari::wari::wari::wari:

[p.dath]

If you don't like getting cold consider wearing a balaclava and/or a scarf ...

[racefactory]

Since it's winter now I reckon there needs to be stuff like this at NASS. We should do some proper Gymkhana runs. It would be amazing fun and extremely useful for improving bike control and improving understanding of the tyres. If anyone is keen to get something going, give me a message and let's do it. I've been doing some stuff like this in the car park in the wet recently, turning harder and harder, letting the tyres slip a bit and getting comfortable with it. Has already done wonders for my confidence in rain. You can actually lean it really hard before it starts losing grip I am surprised.

I would be willing to invest in some cones and timing equipment, I think this could be epic if everyone got into it like in Japan.


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[The Singing Chef]

Keen!!:scooter:

[Ricardo S]

Since it's winter now I reckon there needs to be stuff like this at NASS. We should do some proper Gymkhana runs. It would be amazing fun and extremely useful for improving bike control and improving understanding of the tyres. If anyone is keen to get something going, give me a message and let's do it. I've been doing some stuff like this in the car park in the wet recently, turning harder and harder, letting the tyres slip a bit and getting comfortable with it. Has already done wonders for my confidence in rain. You can actually lean it really hard before it starts losing grip I am surprised.

I would be willing to invest in some cones and timing equipment, I think this could be epic if everyone got into it like in Japan.


hey guys,

i actually have been talking to John :first: (KoroJ here from KB, big :niceone:) regarding this sort of stuff.
he got some circuits of "Gymkhana"/"Police rodeo" and made some test runs. in his last email he shared 3 circuits that he actually build and tweaked after some trials with all the dimensions and requirements.

it seems that we could make something like the shield circuit with some tennis balls 1/2's, ice cream container for cones, etc.
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if you guys are keen we could try and organize something

[Ricardo S]

or something like
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[racefactory]

Enough with the temptation already! Let's just get out there and stick some objects down and go hard. I am always on the lookout for areas to do this on my own but even if I find a empty'ish space the cops are a real problem when you are by yourself. As soon as you get the lean angles on, people start reporting you.

[Westy_mate]

we on for tonight?

[LankyBastard]

Looks all good to me!

[OutForADuck]

I won't be making it tonight.... :bye:

Have fun.

[p.dath]

we on for tonight?

I'll be there.

[Westy_mate]

ill meet you guys at the Carpark

[The Singing Chef]

Im in (10 char)

[jaffaonajappa]

Ahhhh Noooo. Somehow I thought this was on tomorrow!
Hope it went well guys, and hopefully its on next week too.

[p.dath]

Yep, I should be there next week.

[OutForADuck]

Me too hopefully.... P.dath... I'm guessing you were watching the news and understand why I missed this week :-).

[The Singing Chef]

Me too hopefully.... P.dath... I'm guessing you were watching the news and understand why I missed this week :-).

What happened? you do a runner? :innocent:

[OutForADuck]

What happened? you do a runner? :innocent:

Nothing so dramatic, but phil knows where I work and so will have realized that the purchase of Gen-I SWS by large indian company, InfoSys, will have had quite an impact on me and kept me a little busy.

[TOTO]

What happened? you do a runner? :innocent:

running is so 20th century bro. What we do in the 21st is we stop promptly and start chatting up the policewoman telling her how baad we have really been :msn-wink:

[The Singing Chef]

running is so 20th century bro. What we do in the 21st is we stop promptly and start chatting up the policewoman telling her how baad we have really been :msn-wink:

Is that where we show off our emergency braking and stoppies? what if they want to punish us :Police::blip:

[Westy_mate]

Is that where we show off our emergency braking and stoppies? what if they want to punish us :Police::blip:

then they give you a fat ticket for loss of traction.. :P

[Westy_mate]

BTW whats the name of Gregs Website?

[zealchick]

running is so 20th century bro. What we do in the 21st is we stop promptly and start chatting up the policewoman telling her how baad we have really been :msn-wink:

so a man who fancies a women with a bit of authority huh?? :spanking:

[LankyBastard]

BTW whats the name of Gregs Website?

Its his signature here on KB

[The Singing Chef]

I'm out tonight....so damn tired. too much Juk Juk! next week :-)

[p.dath]

BTW whats the name of Gregs Website?

http://www.abbiss.co.nz/

[TOTO]

so a man who fancies a women with a bit of authority huh?? :spanking:

yea, some of us had way too much fun at school

[tnarg]

Cool meeting everyone last night. Can't make the next one but will be all go for the following week.

[Westy_mate]

hey guys and girls

Low sided my new bike today... haha recorded it too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CwVBjYLtPA

check it out, tell me what you think

[TOTO]

well hopefully it was a learning experience

[LankyBastard]

Hmmmmmm :facepalm:

[The Singing Chef]

Least he is positive...:calm:

[thehovel]

Westy , 35Kph around a wet traffic island.:(:( All traffic islands are off-camber corners, this is for drainage (cheeper to have all the drains on the out side) I have been riding more years than i care to think about and they shit me off. Top marks for the crash bungs , minimal damage to you and your steed. Off camber corners are the bane of all bikers, and in the wet they are arse=holes. As Toto said "a learning experance" All the time we (mentors) keep telling you to keep your head up to maintain your horizion, makes spotting that really slick patch hard. I don't know if the camera is set at where you were looking but it seems to me that you didn't scan the corner very far in front of the bike. Turn your head more in corners, this gives you a better idea what is comming. 35kph was a bit quick for the conditions I don't think you will be making that error again. There are bold riders and there are old riders BUT there are very few old & bold riders. Ride safe Regards Richard

[MarkH]

hey guys and girls

Low sided my new bike today... haha recorded it too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CwVBjYLtPA

check it out, tell me what you think

It really didn't look very fast when the bike went out from under you - I'd have to guess a little oil or diesel + water = treacherously slippery road. Did I hear the revs start to pick up just before the loss of traction? It is scary how little torque it takes to break traction after a wee shower brings the oil to the surface on urban roads.

[OutForADuck]

hey guys and girls

Low sided my new bike today... haha recorded it too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CwVBjYLtPA

check it out, tell me what you think

Hey dude g,ad to see both you and bike came out relatively unscathed.

What caused it, you probably know better than us but you didn't seem to be going so quickly,although you said knee down so maybe a little too much lean on? For the conditions and if it had just started raining, that is the time to reassess and feel what you got for traction, keep th bike a little more up right in particular.

As Mark points out new rain floats the oil and roundabouts are great spots like any slowest piece of road for catching it.

Dirt riders talk about riding the frontor back, in the rain you should always try to ride the front. Catch me next time your out and I'll explain that if it doesn't make sense.

[Westy_mate]

Westy , 35Kph around a wet traffic island.:(:( All traffic islands are off-camber corners, this is for drainage (cheeper to have all the drains on the out side) I have been riding more years than i care to think about and they shit me off. Top marks for the crash bungs , minimal damage to you and your steed. Off camber corners are the bane of all bikers, and in the wet they are arse=holes. As Toto said "a learning experance" All the time we (mentors) keep telling you to keep your head up to maintain your horizion, makes spotting that really slick patch hard. I don't know if the camera is set at where you were looking but it seems to me that you didn't scan the corner very far in front of the bike. Turn your head more in corners, this gives you a better idea what is comming. 35kph was a bit quick for the conditions I don't think you will be making that error again. There are bold riders and there are old riders BUT there are very few old & bold riders. Ride safe Regards Richard

Hey mate,

Cheers for that, no i dont think i did, im still very new to taking corners at such a lean and off my seat. i dont know what happened, if you watch the video i dont lose traction or gain/lose any RPM's. it just tips over, possibly due to a slick patch in the road or me losing balance, one of the two.

Gotta love those Crash bungs! and the contour ;)

[Westy_mate]

It really didn't look very fast when the bike went out from under you - I'd have to guess a little oil or diesel + water = treacherously slippery road. Did I hear the revs start to pick up just before the loss of traction? It is scary how little torque it takes to break traction after a wee shower brings the oil to the surface on urban roads.

I cant recall my back wheel losing traction, hmmm ive been thinking about it too much

[p.dath]

Bad luck about the low side. Great news that there was almost no damage.

Do you have a video without the audio soundtrack? I was trying to listen to what you where doing with the throttle and what sound the tyres were making, but it is too hard to make out.

Just the normal tips:

Don't use the front brake (rear brake if you have mucked up the entry and have to do something)
Keep constant throttle on (and especially don't close the throttle)
Be in a low gear so you can still have gentle pwer on the wheels.
Keep looking where you want to go.


Moving weight between the tyres (by braking, changing throttle), which changes the tyre grip is a common cause of loosing traction.

Pretty much everyone has a moment like that, so don't worry about it too much.

[Westy_mate]

Bad luck about the low side. Great news that there was almost no damage.

Do you have a video without the audio soundtrack? I was trying to listen to what you where doing with the throttle and what sound the tyres were making, but it is too hard to make out.

Just the normal tips:

Don't use the front brake (rear brake if you have mucked up the entry and have to do something)
Keep constant throttle on (and especially don't close the throttle)
Be in a low gear so you can still have gentle pwer on the wheels.
Keep looking where you want to go.


Moving weight between the tyres (by braking, changing throttle), which changes the tyre grip is a common cause of loosing traction.

Pretty much everyone has a moment like that, so don't worry about it too much.

I do have just the video, i can chuck it up on youtube?

* I always use my rear brake when cornering, never my front
* My throttle was pretty constant, no bunny hops or any sudden changes :(
* i was in second i think, could have done in third
* i have a bad habit of only looking a few Meters ahead of me

There wasn't any tyre noise or anything, just... fell over. think i hit a oil patch, its like someone just kicked my bike to the left.

im going over the video constantly to find where i went wrong, I think it was a combination of many things

[TOTO]

I do have just the video, i can chuck it up on youtube?

* I always use my rear brake when cornering, never my front
* My throttle was pretty constant, no bunny hops or any sudden changes :(
* i was in second i think, could have done in third
* i have a bad habit of only looking a few Meters ahead of me

There wasn't any tyre noise or anything, just... fell over. think i hit a oil patch, its like someone just kicked my bike to the left.

im going over the video constantly to find where i went wrong, I think it was a combination of many things

The other thing to think about if your tyres. As far as I remember you have super sport tyres on. They are great if you are riding in the DRY and properly heated up. On the other hand if they weren't up to temp, did not have sufficient grooves, and the tyre pressure was not up to the recommended spec, then it is very likely that this has had a lot to do with your off. If you had had a sport touring tyre on with plenty of grooves for the water and rubber compound designed to work in its optimum in lower temperature (i.e. sport touring/ city riding) the story might have been different.

If you want to learn more, I recommend you do a bit of reading on the net regarding, tyres, rubber compounds, inflation and what tyre suits what kind of riding. Your life can depend on it.

[TOTO]

here are a few things you can check out for general info, but there is plenty more to learn.

http://www.canyonchasers.net/shop/generic/tires.php

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3Yq7DMRwbw&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS8XkFhSRX0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz6wfNZ3J0A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiTZ8NwcyhE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzsYioVi6ms

[jaffaonajappa]

guessing the tyres werent warmed up for that.....helmet mounted cameras make it hard to figure your lean angle....but 35km/h with your knee down on a roundabout in the wet? Heheh.

Was this around Albany?

Glad theres no damage, and kudos for posting the vid.

[Westy_mate]

guessing the tyres werent warmed up for that.....helmet mounted cameras make it hard to figure your lean angle....but 35km/h with your knee down on a roundabout in the wet? Heheh.

Was this around Albany?

Glad theres no damage, and kudos for posting the vid.

yup.. coldish tyres and semi-slicks.

yeah its in albany actually, nice little playground for riders ;)

[Westy_mate]

Hey guys, just need your opinion on a couple of back sliders,

There is this Dainese one here:

http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myProducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=1031|Dainese&productID=8652&showDetail=1&categoryID=787|Dainese%20Safety%20Gear&vendoridtodisplay=0&filterFor=&collection=1030|Apparel%20%26%20Riding%20Gear

or this Alpinestars one here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310229572524&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Are they suitable? will get me on the track with either one? which do you prefer?

Cheers Guys

Dane

[p.dath]

Hey guys, just need your opinion on a couple of back sliders,

There is this Dainese one here:

http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myProducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=1031|Dainese&productID=8652&showDetail=1&categoryID=787|Dainese%20Safety%20Gear&vendoridtodisplay=0&filterFor=&collection=1030|Apparel%20%26%20Riding%20Gear

or this Alpinestars one here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310229572524&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Are they suitable? will get me on the track with either one? which do you prefer?

Cheers Guys

Dane

You can buy a cheaper one from Cycletreads - and they are in the same country ...

Also note they come in different sizes. You want one that covers your tail bone.

[Westy_mate]

You can buy a cheaper one from Cycletreads - and they are in the same country ...

Also note they come in different sizes. You want one that covers your tail bone.

unfortunately you cant buy one from cycle treads cheaper.. ive looked. so the ones provided are no good?

[p.dath]

unfortunately you cant buy one from cycle treads cheaper.. ive looked. so the ones provided are no good?

I didn't mean to give the impression that there was anything wrong with them. If they have a standard beginning with EN then they are probably fine. Note my comment about them being long enough to cover your tail bone (you want to prevent your tail bone being worn off in a slide). Neither of them seem to give the length.

I seemed to recall Cycletreads having back protectors from $130, but my memory could well be wrong. Toto?

[Westy_mate]

Shit! auctions closed...

heres a link for the alpinestars back protector:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ALPIN...item23114c4224

and one for the Dainese:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DAINE...#ht_2126wt_908

Also, ignore the sizes, ill sort that out later

[Westy_mate]

I didn't mean to give the impression that there was anything wrong with them. If they have a standard beginning with EN then they are probably fine. Note my comment about them being long enough to cover your tail bone (you want to prevent your tail bone being worn off in a slide). Neither of them seem to give the length.

I seemed to recall Cycletreads having back protectors from $130, but my memory could well be wrong. Toto?

Yup both meet the highest standards (level 2), not too sure about the tailbone however. I spoke to toto a couple of weeks ago and the cheapest i could find was 300 :(


I'd take a $130 back protector any day ;)

[jaffaonajappa]

Yup both meet the highest standards (level 2), not too sure about the tailbone however. I spoke to toto a couple of weeks ago and the cheapest i could find was 300 :(


I'd take a $130 back protector any day ;)

I got an ok one two weeks ago, down from 230 to 150. sixone brand, cycletreads. Also the oxfords were under 200...

[Westy_mate]

I got an ok one two weeks ago, down from 230 to 150. sixone brand, cycletreads. Also the oxfords were under 200...

Tried a couple of oxford ones, unfortunately none fit and stock wont be replenished for a while :( mate! i missed a bargain

[OutForADuck]

Chris had some reasonable budget ones for a while might be worth checking (motomail on college hill)

[Mongolian]

not to take this off topic, but any one going tonight? just got my rgv and want to freshen up a bit on my skills

[The Singing Chef]

I'm on for tonight, and where have you been hiding neon?

[Neon]

yeah its in albany actually, nice little playground for riders ;)

You'd better hope Katman isn't lurking.

[Neon]

I'm on for tonight, and where have you been hiding neon?

What the shit?! Very observant of you TSC...

I've been around, just my Wednesday's have been busy with other stuff of late.

On a sadder note, I am listing my VFR for sale in the next day or so :weep: I'm heading to the UK in August to live for a while.

[The Singing Chef]

What the shit?! Very observant of you TSC...

I've been around, just my Wednesday's have been busy with other stuff of late.

On a sadder note, I am listing my VFR for sale in the next day or so :weep: I'm heading to the UK in August to live for a while.

;-) i'm a sneaky one i am....

and that's not good to hear..for us anyway! hope you have a good time over there!! You have to come to Nass before you go.

[English Kiwi]

I've been around, just my Wednesday's have been busy with other stuff of late.

On a sadder note, I am listing my VFR for sale in the next day or so :weep: I'm heading to the UK in August to live for a while.

We were starting to wonder what had happened to you Neon...it sure has been a while.

You going to come along tonight?? You can always leave the VFR in our garage until you get back :) Ash can never have enough bikes :)

Glad to hear you finally got the Visa's through though :)

[OutForADuck]

Sorry I didn't make it last night guys. Spent too much time waiting during the afternoon and just needed a drink ;-) so wasn't in riding condition.

[Westy_mate]

You'd better hope Katman isn't lurking.

great for practicing. im not a goon. there's a couple of nice places to practice emergency stops and what not.

[p.dath]

Sorry I didn't make it last night guys. Spent too much time waiting during the afternoon and just needed a drink ;-) so wasn't in riding condition.

Take a deep breath, or a second drink. It will all slowly work itself out.

[Neon]

great for practicing. im not a goon. there's a couple of nice places to practice emergency stops and what not.

I can recommend North Shore Events Centre carpark for this kind of practice.

[LankyBastard]

I might have to pass on NASS (and most riding) for awhile, broke two bones in my foot trying to take on a pine tree up at woodhill :brick:
But the important thing is that the bike came off perfectly fine!

Catch you all soon!!!