North Auckland Street Skills - NASS

[Nagash]

Got me thinking, Maybe it's worth doing a longer ride occasionally as well as the week on week training stuff... perhaps once a month or something like that.

What a great idea! Can't believe no ones thought of it before. Many.. many a time. ;)

[Sly_guy]

What a great idea! Can't believe no ones thought of it before. Many.. many a time. ;)

Alright smart arse !:D but maybe it was worth re-iterating?

[imw-hornet]

Yea Ha :banana:,,, Can't wait untill Wednesday :yes:,,,, must show you all my new bike :scooter:,,, i thought the old one was quick :drool:,,,, see you then , Cheers:woohoo:

[EJK]

Yea Ha :banana:,,, Can't wait untill Wednesday :yes:,,,, must show you all my new bike :scooter:,,, i thought the old one was quick :drool:,,,, see you then , Cheers:woohoo:

LOL Hey I thought you said "Hmmm my 250 is really fast!"

[imw-hornet]

LOL Hey I thought you said "Hmmm my 250 is really fast!"

I did , and you know that feeling when you "just do something" ,,,, well i did it on Thursday, and man oh man am i happy , are you coming on Wednesday ?

[EJK]

I did , and you know that feeling when you "just do something" ,,,, well i did it on Thursday, and man oh man am i happy , are you coming on Wednesday ?

See you this Wednesday :cool:

[imw-hornet]

See you this Wednesday :cool:

Just catching up on the ride that ToTo arranged ,,, sounds as if all had fun out there , excluding the bin :( , but a good day in all :)

[EJK]

Just catching up on the ride that ToTo arranged ,,, sounds as if all had fun out there , excluding the bin :( , but a good day in all :)

Yeah it was a very nice turn up too. Gah I'm curious... what is your bike? Secret? Ah ok.... :(

[Badger8]

Yea Ha :banana:,,, Can't wait untill Wednesday :yes:,,,, must show you all my new bike :scooter:,,, i thought the old one was quick :drool:,,,, see you then , Cheers:woohoo:

:shit: will definitely be there now! :yes:

[zalforce1]

i'll be there this week. got it written down in my schedule.

[Sly_guy]

Yea Ha :banana:,,, Can't wait untill Wednesday :yes:,,,, must show you all my new bike :scooter:,,, i thought the old one was quick :drool:,,,, see you then , Cheers:woohoo:

Did you finally take my advice and buy a Hyo ? :D

Look mate... every time you say your coming, you bail out on us... we're beginning to think we smell !

[fizbin]

Did you finally take my advice and buy a Hyo ? :D

Look mate... every time you say your coming, you bail out on us... we're beginning to think we smell !
it not us that smell bro just you. we were all to polite to say anything but now that you have brought it up...... :lol:

[Qkchk]

Any ideas on what you guys want to cover this week?

[z99]

Cool, cant wait for tomorrow.Haha done the test with Qkchk 2. u r so great..Thank you for your time.

[fizbin]

sounds like we have a couple a new riders coming along :headbang: so why dont we start the year with the basics? cornerig braking ect:cool:

[Badger8]

sounds like we have a couple a new riders coming along :headbang: so why dont we start the year with the basics? cornerig braking ect:cool:

Never a bad idea to do some braking practice, especially after the holidays where the mind tends to relax :yes: plus i need to suss out wtf is going on with my front brake too, heheh

[Nagash]

Yeah, i'm with the boys on that one.

Can never get enough emergency braking down.

Especially mid-corner high speed emergency braking while on the rear wheel.

[imw-hornet]

Did you finally take my advice and buy a Hyo ? :D

Look mate... every time you say your coming, you bail out on us... we're beginning to think we smell !

Ha Ha ,,, let me think about that ,,,,,,, hows about ,:psst:,,,,,, NOT!!!!!!

Yea ,,,,sorry man ,:weep:,, been hetic on the work front :tugger:and during my time off ,,, got married :yes:,,,,,, yes ,,,, sucker ha ha :rofl:

Naa so all looks good for tomorrow , see you there

Cheers

[imw-hornet]

it not us that smell bro just you. we were all to polite to say anything but now that you have brought it up...... :lol:

Talking about "bringing things up" please don't wear that table cloth again ,,,, miss the tie ,,, ha ha :yes:

[imw-hornet]

Any ideas on what you guys want to cover this week?

Hows about ,,,, cornering , breaking ,,,,, and last of all what to do and how to ride when you get a flat tyre ,,,,,,

[samgab]

Hows about ,,,, cornering , breaking ,,,,, and last of all what to do and how to ride when you get a flat tyre ,,,,,,

"breaking"... Is that how to break your bike?

[imw-hornet]

Yeah, i'm with the boys on that one.

Can never get enough emergency braking down.

Especially mid-corner high speed emergency braking while on the rear wheel.

Hay dude ,,, you dont have to keep it on the rear wheel any more ,,, you now have tread on the front one ,,,:)

[imw-hornet]

"breaking"... Is that how to break your bike?

Ha Ha ,,, very quick ,,,, yep that what can happen if you get things wrong :)

[EJK]

Any ideas on what you guys want to cover this week?

Albany RC Track. Please?

[fizbin]

Talking about "bringing things up" please don't wear that table cloth again ,,,, miss the tie ,,, ha ha :yes:

i like my table cloth! it helps keep me cool!:love::shit:

[fizbin]

Ha Ha ,,, let me think about that ,,,,,,, hows about ,:psst:,,,,,, NOT!!!!!!

Yea ,,,,sorry man ,:weep:,, been hetic on the work front :tugger:and during my time off ,,, got married :yes:,,,,,, yes ,,,, sucker ha ha :rofl:

Naa so all looks good for tomorrow , see you there

Cheers

you got married!!!! and why weren't we invited to the bucks party!!!!1:mad:

[Qkchk]

Never a bad idea to do some braking practice, especially after the holidays where the mind tends to relax :yes: plus i need to suss out wtf is going on with my front brake too, heheh

A very valid point. Yes I think a run of Emergency braking will do fine. We may have a few 'real' Learners come along tomorrow night (Ive had a few enquires) who would really benefit learning those skills.


Albany RC Track. Please?
Payment of beer excepted at all Bar Africas. :lol: Just kidding, will see how we go for time/daylight/numbers/boredom factor etc... Cant see why not at the end of the night.

[Qkchk]

See how I go tomorrow, I may have a passenger with me......

[Nagash]

Yea ,,,,sorry man ,:weep:,, been hetic on the work front :tugger:and during my time off ,,, got married :yes:

Congratulations mate!

How'd you trick her into it aye?


And EJ.. you're still in Auckland?! You've dragged this whole leaving business out a bit haven't you! Haha, I kid. Will be good to see you tonight.

See all you folks tonight, and to the new people.

Introduce yourselves and don't be afraid to say what you know, what you don't know and what you want to learn. We're all a bit thick and oblivious to notice sometimes..

[Sly_guy]

got married :yes:,,,,,, yes ,,,, sucker ha ha :rofl: Cheers

You've done what !!!!

Jeez mate, they change..... they really change ! have her horns started to grow yet ?

[fizbin]

Introduce yourselves and don't be afraid to say what you know, what you don't know and what you want to learn. We're all a bit thick and oblivious to notice sometimes..

yeah i have to agree with that one. lol

[Sly_guy]

Congratulations mate!

See all you folks tonight, and to the new people.

Introduce yourselves and don't be afraid to say what you know, what you don't know and what you want to learn. We're all a bit thick and oblivious to notice sometimes..

Absolutely!!!


Maybe we should start to do like they do in Self help groups ?

Go around the group and "My name is John, i'm 21, i've been riding for 3 weeks, and have been clear of booze and drugs for 3 hours now" ? :done:

[retro asian]

Albany RC Track. Please?

I think EJ would completely own us all with his Albany Track experience...

[EJK]

And EJ.. you're still in Auckland?! You've dragged this whole leaving business out a bit haven't you! Haha, I kid. Will be good to see you tonight.


Well yeah guess I did... :whistle:

See you all tonight!

[samgab]

Well, hope to see you all tonight... I'll be another one on a NEW RIDE ;)

You'll need to come along to find out what it is though.

[EJK]

Well, hope to see you all tonight... I'll be another one on a NEW RIDE ;)

You'll need to come along to find out what it is though.

Hell everyones getting a new ride.

Ive got a dinner in the evening so I will be meeting you guys at the Carpark.

See you all then!

[samgab]

Hell everyones getting a new ride.

Ive got a dinner in the evening so I will be meeting you guys at the Carpark.

See you all then!

'Tis the season to be riding, indeed.
See ya there.

[Qkchk]

Well, hope to see you all tonight... I'll be another one on a NEW RIDE ;)

You'll need to come along to find out what it is though.

It's always nice to see a new bike join the KB family :)

[imw-hornet]

You've done what !!!!

Jeez mate, they change..... they really change ! have her horns started to grow yet ?

Ha Ha , maybe you should point out a few other things that i should look out for ,,,tonight :) , see you then , I am meeting up and draging someone along tonight (maybe) so see you all later ,,,,,,,,:done:

[Littleman]

I've got a new bike too. Sort of.

[Qkchk]

I've got a new bike too. Sort of.

Tyres doesn't count :p

[fizbin]

i am meeting Cain (accident) at mrs q's for a couple of games of pool before hand. if anyone is keen. we are going to be there from about 5pm onwards:scooter:

[musicman]

Introduce yourselves and don't be afraid to say what you know, what you don't know and what you want to learn. We're all a bit thick and oblivious to notice sometimes..

I wanna learn how to wheelie. That's a "street" skill ain't it?

[fizbin]

I wanna learn how to wheelie. That's a "street" skill ain't it?


twist throttle... let revs exceed recommended level.... drop clutch.... hold on....:buggerd:

[Nagash]

i am meeting Cain (accident) at mrs q's for a couple of games of pool before hand. if anyone is keen. we are going to be there from about 5pm onwards:scooter:

I may leave abit earlier then and meet you at Mrs. Q's.

[samgab]

twist throttle... let revs exceed recommended level.... drop clutch.... hold on....:buggerd:

...do loop.....pick up indicators and other pieces from roadside.....humbly accept derisive laughter of onlookers......;)

[discotex]

twist throttle... let revs exceed recommended level.... drop clutch.... hold on....:buggerd:

I know it's a repost (I've posted it at least twice) but.....

A8_BYLDXMUE

[MarkH]

I know it's a repost (I've posted it at least twice) but.....

A8_BYLDXMUE

Yeah, if you have no idea of what you are doing that looks like a suitable bike to start on. I wonder what those guys thought was going to happen.

[EJK]

I know it's a repost (I've posted it at least twice) but.....


It's one of my favourite video :)


Tonight was very fun thanks, I was too busy chatting and couldn't do those exercises (Nice stoppie btw Disco).
Yea thanks everyone, it was the most event I've continuously been to and it was great to see some of the old time members again :2thumbsup

Thanks everyone and I will see you guys in two years! (With a better bike). I hope you guys liked my departing gift.

P.S. What happens in Bar Africa, stays in Bar Africa...

[discotex]

Nice stoppie btw Disco

:Oops:

Am re-training from two-fingers to three-fingers on the brakes for better feel and may have overcooked it.



P.S. What happens in Bar Africa, stays in Bar Africa...

:lol:

:bye: Have fun in chch EJ. Was good to catch you before you leave.

[Badger8]

P.S. What happens in Bar Africa, stays in Bar Africa...

Hrm, no wonder we had a drive-by from the cops as we were all saddling up eh? :shifty:

[Slyer]

Who was the random girl that showed up, stood around and then left?
Hello random girl if you're on here. :bleh:

[Little Miss Trouble]

Who was the random girl that showed up, stood around and then left?
Hello random girl if you're on here. :bleh:

That would be me...

[Slyer]

You could have said Hi!
Would have recognised you if you had your red gpx still heh.

[musicman]

Did anyone else see the awesome light show to the east? I was riding down the Albany highway and suddenly saw this flash of light to my left, slowed down while riding down Wairau Rd and saw all these flashes of light in the sky, it's still going as far as I know. Quite pretty!

[Sharry]

Ah so that was you Miss.L.
It was a nice big group tonight, we had two sides of a rugby team...... fortunatly EJ had a better plan for us than playing rugby on our bikes. That little track was fun :scooter:
Good luck EJ you shall be missed:crybaby:

[Little Miss Trouble]

Well I certainly got an interesting welcome:rolleyes:
I hadn't actually planned on stopping by at all but as I was leaving work my bike told me to take a different route home.

From what I hear the little ol GPX is being lovingly nannered around Birkdale :cool:

[retro asian]

Did anyone else see the awesome light show to the east? I was riding down the Albany highway and suddenly saw this flash of light to my left, slowed down while riding down Wairau Rd and saw all these flashes of light in the sky, it's still going as far as I know. Quite pretty!


Yeah, I did see some green lights... looked like green lightning

[musicman]

Well I certainly got an interesting welcome:rolleyes:
I hadn't actually planned on stopping by at all but as I was leaving work my bike told me to take a different route home.

You should've joined us on the emergency braking! Or at least let me try your bike :P My bike has the SV650 engine (but it's an '02 so it has the carbed version) and I've always wanted to compare it with a SV to see if the USD forks, brakes, and braided brake lines make a difference.

[Little Miss Trouble]

You should've joined us on the emergency braking! Or at least let me try your bike :P My bike has the SV650 engine (but it's an '02 so it has the carbed version) and I've always wanted to compare it with a SV to see if the USD forks, brakes, and braided brake lines make a difference.

The NASS (under the previous name) has not historically been good to me - I only ever do stupid shit when theres plenty of people standing around to see!

I test rode an 02 SV & didn't like it, though I suspect the one I took out had had a hard life & was in need of some TLC

[samgab]

The NASS (under the previous name) has not historically been good to me - I only ever do stupid shit when theres plenty of people standing around to see!

I test rode an 02 SV & didn't like it, though I suspect the one I took out had had a hard life & was in need of some TLC

You didn't come and introduce yourself? Most hurt :(
So how is the SV? Do you love it? Big step up?

I'm still pretty stoked with my little VTR, despite everyone saying the suspension is buggered and it's about to fall to pieces on me...

No, actually I appreciate the constructive feedback guys.

[Badger8]

Did anyone else see the awesome light show to the east? I was riding down the Albany highway and suddenly saw this flash of light to my left, slowed down while riding down Wairau Rd and saw all these flashes of light in the sky, it's still going as far as I know. Quite pretty!

i thought i saw a flash of lightning as i got off at mt welly on the way home, was waiting for the thunder clap or the skies to open, but nothing happened. Was wondering what the heck was going on, heheh

[fizbin]

wicked turn out last night.
it was good to see all the new boys and girls show up.

[Qkchk]

Did anyone else see the awesome light show to the east? I was riding down the Albany highway and suddenly saw this flash of light to my left, slowed down while riding down Wairau Rd and saw all these flashes of light in the sky, it's still going as far as I know. Quite pretty!


i thought i saw a flash of lightning as i got off at mt welly on the way home, was waiting for the thunder clap or the skies to open, but nothing happened. Was wondering what the heck was going on, heheh

There were reports of a lightning storm over the Coromandel last night. A water spout (tornado over the water) picked up a boat over at Gt Barrier and smashed it up.

[.chris]

Yeah, I did see some green lights... looked like green lightning

The green lights were probably just me going past you at supersonic (read 80kph) speeds. :laugh:

I did not see any funny lights, but did notice the crazy clouds to the east.

Thanks to the mentors last night, it was a very informative session.

[Devil]

The NASS (under the previous name) has not historically been good to me - I only ever do stupid shit when theres plenty of people standing around to see!


:shutup: Hehe.

Hey , I didn't introduce myself either. It's just because I dont have boobs that no-one cares :P

[Little Miss Trouble]

:shutup: Hehe.

Hey , I didn't introduce myself either. It's just because I dont have boobs that no-one cares :P

Your suprised by this?

[Devil]

Your suprised by this?

Not in the least. Although... i'd be concerned if there was any wolf whistling going on... :sick:

[Slyer]

What bike did you show up on?

[Devil]

The KTM supermoto

[EJK]

:shutup: Hehe.

Hey , I didn't introduce myself either. It's just because I dont have boobs that no-one cares :P

I made a comment on your tyres!

[Slyer]

Hey we were looking at your bike while you were over the other side chatting up Miss.L

[samgab]

Hey we were looking at your bike while you were over the other side chatting up Miss.L

Yeah. sick bike dude. In the Ozzy sense of the word. Er, that means good. I think.

[Little Miss Trouble]

Hey we were looking at your bike while you were over the other side chatting up Miss.L

Now why is it that you think he was chatting me up? :Pokey:We were having a nice little chat about bikes and the sad state of the rear tyre on my SV.

[Little Miss Trouble]

You didn't come and introduce yourself? Most hurt :(
So how is the SV? Do you love it? Big step up?

I'm still pretty stoked with my little VTR, despite everyone saying the suspension is buggered and it's about to fall to pieces on me...

No, actually I appreciate the constructive feedback guys.

The SV is awesome.
It requires a bit more thought still than riding the GPX but with time I'm sure it will all become automatic.

[Badger8]

Great turnout indeed, biggest one i think i've been there for. :sunny:
Was good to take it back to basics too. There is definitely something funny going on with my front brake though... Stoppied un-intentionally on the first run, then next time i squeezed just as hard and she rolled for a long way... Think she needs another bleed :yes: varying brake response isnt so much fun... :no:

[Gummie]

Ahhhh man, i make a big deal about coming and work calls me in from my holidays dam it.:Oi:

Ahh well there is the whole rest of the year.

Sounds like a great night missed.

[iangee]

It was a great night, shouldn't have hesitated for the last couple of months about coming along. So, how many people have been emergency braking at every set of lights today?!?!? :cool:

[fizbin]

It was a great night, shouldn't have hesitated for the last couple of months about coming along. So, how many people have been emergency braking at every set of lights today?!?!? :cool:

is there any other way!:2thumbsup

[Nagash]

It was a great night, shouldn't have hesitated for the last couple of months about coming along. So, how many people have been emergency braking at every set of lights today?!?!? :cool:

I was still mucking around with fish tailing.. does that count?

was a good night indeed, a farwell to EJ and welcome to helll of alot more people then i've ever seen at the Nass.

Se you folks next week, 5:30 at the secret meeting spot for those in the know ;) :rolleyes:

[discotex]

The KTM supermoto

I like your taste in tyres and helmet graphics.

Now you need a red 600rr (or maybe I should get a KTM) and we can be twins :drinknsin

How many km do you get out of the tank on the supermoto? They sure look like fun bikes.

[Devil]

How many km do you get out of the tank on the supermoto? They sure look like fun bikes.

hah.

The KTM is awesome on the gas. It's a 13.5 Litre tank. I haven't been able to get it UNDER 20 km/L. So thrashing the tits off it till the fuel light comes on (11 litres used) will get me at least 220km. But cruising on the open road will get me 275km ish off the 11L. So will quite happily do 300km on the tank if you want to do a couple of k's with the light on!

It is for sale at the moment...

[discotex]

hah.

The KTM is awesome on the gas. It's a 13.5 Litre tank. I haven't been able to get it UNDER 20 km/L. So thrashing the tits off it till the fuel light comes on (11 litres used) will get me at least 220km. But cruising on the open road will get me 275km ish off the 11L. So will quite happily do 300km on the tank if you want to do a couple of k's with the light on!

It is for sale at the moment...

That's not toooo bad actually. Not quite as much as my 600rr but still better than a lot of MX converted motards from what I understand.

What's the deal with services? Nothing major?

Don't have the cash right now or I'd be sorely tempted to turn my 600rr into a track bike and take your KTM for road riding/commuting.

[Devil]

That's not toooo bad actually. Not quite as much as my 600rr but still better than a lot of MX converted motards from what I understand.

What's the deal with services? Nothing major?

Don't have the cash right now or I'd be sorely tempted to turn my 600rr into a track bike and take your KTM for road riding/commuting.

Services every 5k.
The 5 k services are about $165, the 10k services are about double that (check valve clearances etc).
Pretty good value. I was pleasantly surprised. Although everything is cheap after owning a Triumph heh.

[Nagash]

Right, the times almost here again, any suggestions for tommorows session?

Weather oracle's say it's gonna be sunny tommorow, which is a shame. No emergency braking in the rain..

I was upfront on the ride over last week but if anyone in the middle saw anything that may need working on let us know about it.

Whether it be cornering, correct lines, decreasing radius' (which we didn't see any of..), predicting when a rubbish truck in the wrong lane to go round a round-a-bout leading it right on top of you forcing you into the island... you know. Whatever.

[thehovel]

Right, the times almost here again, any suggestions for tommorows session?

Weather oracle's say it's gonna be sunny tommorow, which is a shame. No emergency braking in the rain..

I was upfront on the ride over last week but if anyone in the middle saw anything that may need working on let us know about it.

Whether it be cornering, correct lines, decreasing radius' (which we didn't see any of..), predicting when a rubbish truck in the wrong lane to go round a round-a-bout leading it right on top of you forcing you into the island... you know. Whatever.


Cornering & staggered riding, Every-one that I saw blindly followed each other down the middle of the lane. Also less than 2 seconds gap!!!!!!:spanking: If anything happened it would be one down all down!! :eek: Regards Richard

[fizbin]

why don't we get mark and dawn to do what happened last year were they took us though a serious of sessions that followed on one after the other progressing up to a ride in say 4-5 weeks?:scooter:or something like that.

We did breaking last week so cornering would not be a bad step but Mark and Dawn if you have any suggestions...

hope the weather plays ball this week and everyone comes out again. see you all there. PS: might be a little late to the meeting place josh i have to pick my wife up from work at 5 so will prob be more like 6 for me to get there. but will see you all there.:bash::Oops:

Steveo

[Badger8]

PS: might be a little late to the meeting place josh i have to pick my wife up from work at 5 so will prob be more like 6 for me to get there. but will see you all there.:bash::Oops:

Steveo

I'll most likely be there from shortly after 5. It is soooo much nicer to pootle across in light traffic and chill out before the meet than it is to split from mt wellington to westgate in nasty traffic. Too many cagers getting antsy and trying to take out their frustrations on a poor defenseless biker :baby: :lol:

[fizbin]

hahaha i will move over for you then

[Badger8]

hahaha i will move over for you then

i may leave your mirror un "adjusted" then :innocent:

[haimsadia]

Is it all good if i turn up tomorrow? im a newbieeeee haha

Only got my licence last week but keen as hell to get riding!

[Nagash]

Is it all good if i turn up tomorrow? im a newbieeeee haha

Only got my licence last week but keen as hell to get riding!

Hell yeah mate, will be good to see you there.

As has been mentioned, just look for the scruffy biker's in Westgate Shell at 6:30 pm, we'll be hard to miss.


@Badger: I'll be at the meet point by 5:30

[fizbin]

Is it all good if i turn up tomorrow? im a newbieeeee haha

Only got my license last week but keen as hell to get riding!

hell we don't discriminate even against scooters:Pokey:. all are welcome. see you at the shell :clap:

[fizbin]

i am feeling another table cloth again today what one should i wear!

[Qkchk]

Cornering & staggered riding, Every-one that I saw blindly followed each other down the middle of the lane. Also less than 2 seconds gap!!!!!!:spanking: If anything happened it would be one down all down!! :eek: Regards Richard

Hey Richard,

I wont be able to make it over to Westgate but should be able to meet you all at Albany. Perhaps you should go over with the group about staggered riding before you leave Westgate and make them do it all the way over to Albany (except in the corners etc..). We could set up a slow and fast corner in the carpark for them to practice their cornering skills on.

I'll see you all later at Albany..

[samgab]

i am feeling another table cloth again today what one should i wear!

Rock the Frangipanis... Or Hibiscus.
This might suit you:

[Devil]

If i'm there i'll give them a lesson on it.

[fizbin]

ugly is the new beautiful you know:love:

[Sly_guy]

Rock the Frangipanis... Or Hibiscus.
This might suit you:

I think that's the one he wore last week!...

[imw-hornet]

I think that's the one he wore last week!...

Or ate off last night :)

[fizbin]

come on now you know you all want one:whistle:

[Sly_guy]

Some of the houses we've been on open home viewings of have very similar material as curtains... so multi use fabric...
In this current economic climate I think it's commendable for some one to be so conscious of trying to recycle !

[fizbin]

just think if you get one of those houses you could also have a shirt like mine! go on you know you want to!

[Badger8]

ugly is the new beautiful you know:love:

I know! Why do none of the ladies i tell this to believe me tho? :confused: :scratch:

[.chris]

Might rock along again, last week was highly informative.

[imw-hornet]

What is on the books for this week ????hope the weather remains goof see you there :)

[Nagash]

I'm not gonna be there tommorow night, hope you have a good one.

If it's wet, i'd recommend emergency stops. The ball game completely changes in that situation, and even if you're ready for it, what you expect to happen may not.

In the dry, perhaps slow speed bike control. Travelling along straight lines as slow as possible, cone weave, perhaps even a tight, slow speed course to manuver through. All useful for auckland traffic.

Have a good one.

[Qkchk]

If it's wet, i'd recommend emergency stops. The ball game completely changes in that situation, and even if you're ready for it, what you expect to happen may not.



Sounds like a plan. I think the weather is supposed to play ball tomorrow.

There was a comment passed last week that some of the newer riders did not understand/were confused regarding roundabouts. If its dry, roundabouts plus some slow speed stuff might be on the cards.

[fizbin]

i will be playing it by ear tomorrow. i started my new job today.. arg information overload my brain hurts someone come and take all the information out for me!!:crazy::sweatdrop:bash:
will try to make it along though.

[CB ARGH]

I'll definately be there tomorrow night. Hopefully I'll be able to convince my dad to come along for a quick nip around. :clap:

EDIT: Oh dear, I didn't realise that the ride's been back for a few weeks already.... :o

emo cry time I think.

[Gummie]

after my big speel then no show two weeks ago i can make it this week:wari:

[Slyer]

Bike is getting a new motor and fuel tank this week among other things. :blip:

[EatOrBeEaten]

Another NASS, another Wednesday I'm spending eating charred meat at someone else's place. :doh:

[imw-hornet]

i will be playing it by ear tomorrow. i started my new job today.. arg information overload my brain hurts someone come and take all the information out for me!!:crazy::sweatdrop:bash:
will try to make it along though.

Ear or is that beer ? Do they like their staff wearing table cloths???? See you there

[Badger8]

i will be playing it by ear tomorrow. i started my new job today.. arg information overload my brain hurts someone come and take all the information out for me!!:crazy::sweatdrop:bash:
will try to make it along though.

What's wrong? The hampster on his wheel gettin a bit crowded? Tell him to open the other ear and it'll all flow out the other side :bleh:
You scared the entire office yet? :-D

[carlosliu]

Will meet you guys for the first time in Albany. :hug:

[imw-hornet]

Will meet you guys for the first time in Albany. :hug:

See u there ... The more the better

[Gubb]

You scared the entire office yet? :-D

He will if he wears that shirt open again.

[Sly_guy]

Won't be making it this evening !

The wife has lovingly arranged a shit load of stuff to do... with the dizzy bint thinking it was tuesday not wednesday !....

So, along with going to an "appointment" (don't ask...) and 5 House Viewings... I'm not going to be able to make it !

TITS!

Catch you all next week!

[Qkchk]

There are quite a few new faces and names turning up/wanting to come along to the NASS training nights.


Just some basic info for the new attendees.

For those coming from the CBD/South/East/West Auckland, meet at Westgate Shell @ 6.30pm is the better bet for you. Westgate is located at the end of the Northwestern Motorway, hang a left at the Traffic light controlled roundabout (and roadworks) and you'll see the Shell after the second set of Traffic lights on the left (just past McDonalds). If you cant make it to Westgate by 7pm, suggest you make a beeline straight to Albany (see below).

For those in the North Shore region - I would suggest you meet at Noel Leeming Albany Carpark @ 7.15pm which is opposite Albany Pak'n Save and the big new Albany Westfield (just down from Harbour Stadium). The reason for the Northshore crew to meet up in Albany - gives you more time to turn up and saves you having to backtrack (unless you want to do a bit of a ride over to Westgate and back again). The rest of the crew from Westgate usually turns up there around 7.30ish.

If you have any questions, just put them up in this thread. (Don't be shy, I don't bite)

[Qkchk]

Since the weather is looking :sunny: for the evening.......

Depending on numbers, we can split the group into two and the format for tonight will be:

Newer riders
Will be working on roundabouts and a surprise exercise


NASS Regulars (You know who you all are)
Couple of slow speed exercises - Dog Bone/U-turns etc...
May look at braking in corners depending on time...

If its a smaller group, we'll decide when we get there. :p

[retro asian]

NASS Regulars (You know who you all are)
Couple of slow speed exercises - Dog Bone/U-turns etc...


Sweet, I have no idea what a Dog Bone is... sounds interesting!

[carlosliu]

Newer riders
Will be working on roundabouts and a surprise exercise

Brilliant, roundabouts are the things I really want to practice more. Thanks, Dawn.

Guys, don't laugh at me, if I do something wrong. :Pokey:

[imw-hornet]

Sweet, I have no idea what a Dog Bone is... sounds interesting!

If you are good , I am sure some one will throw you a bone,,,,, ha ha sorry man could not resist that one

[Sly_guy]

If you are good , I am sure some one will throw you a bone,,,,, ha ha sorry man could not resist that one

It's a good thing for you I'm not coming down tonight !... Cause I'd HAVE to punch you for that one..... Bloody awful !

[Badger8]

Give a dog a bone? :lol:

Dammit, sounds like a night i would really be keen on (wanna learn some more slow drills) but not sure i will be able to make it. A solid week of too much riding and neglecting real life is finally catchin up with me, far too much crap to sort and far too many people to placate. Will try and make it to the carpark if i can :sunny:

[imw-hornet]

It's a good thing for you I'm not coming down tonight !... Cause I'd HAVE to punch you for that one..... Bloody awful !

Give me 10 points for trying to get u there ha ha

[imw-hornet]

Give a dog a bone? :lol:

Dammit, sounds like a night i would really be keen on (wanna learn some more slow drills) but not sure i will be able to make it. A solid week of too much riding and neglecting real life is finally catchin up with me, far too much crap to sort and far too many people to placate. Will try and make it to the carpark if i can :sunny:

What Is this ,too much this , too much that , toughen up and come out for a ride ha ha ,,,, c u there mate :)

[Badger8]

What Is this ,too much this , too much that , toughen up and come out for a ride ha ha ,,,, c u there mate :)

Yeah, that's the problem, i've been doing that far too often lately. Time to be a good little diddums for once :innocent:

Making good progress on clearing out tons of crap, so hoping to make the carpark! :sunny:

[Nagash]

Yeah, i'm with Dylan (badger8), I may run along for the ride then i'm gonna bolt at the car park.

[Gummie]

well guys my first albany ride.
It was a great pleasure to meet some of you.
Thanks Qkchk for the instruction tonight.
Hope the pub had a cold beer waiting for you all.
The ride south (all the way to papakura) was a good one.
Hopefully i saw two bikers get home safely LOL.

I at least found a habbit i have and can now correct thanks to this evening.

Safe rideing guys

[samgab]

I had fun tonight.

A big "Thanks!" to the mentors.

Cheers.

[Badger8]

well guys my first albany ride.
It was a great pleasure to meet some of you.
Thanks Qkchk for the instruction tonight.
Hope the pub had a cold beer waiting for you all.
The ride south (all the way to papakura) was a good one.
Hopefully i saw two bikers get home safely LOL.

I at least found a habbit i have and can now correct thanks to this evening.

Safe rideing guys

Aha, that was you :) I was the big fella on the hornet who pulled off at mt welly offramp, made it after all :p
Might wanna check out your headlight bro, either you had it on high-beam, or it's pointing way too high. Was seeing the outline of my head on the overhead signs when you were sittin in behind me :laugh:

And a big 'chur' to Dawn 'n Richard, was good practice on correct indicating. Still workin on getting that down whilst cornering, throttle, clutch, and all that jazz. Them road rules have changed since i learned to be on the road, so good to clarify :yes:

[Gummie]

Aha, that was you :) I was the big fella on the hornet who pulled off at mt welly offramp, made it after all :p
Might wanna check out your headlight bro, either you had it on high-beam, or it's pointing way too high. Was seeing the outline of my head on the overhead signs when you were sittin in behind me :laugh:

And a big 'chur' to Dawn 'n Richard, was good practice on correct indicating. Still workin on getting that down whilst cornering, throttle, clutch, and all that jazz. Them road rules have changed since i learned to be on the road, so good to clarify :yes:

HA HA sweet dude.
Ok interesting about my light did check it a couple of times on way back but was on low beam:no: thanks for the info will have to check out on the weekend.
Were you running low on fuel or checking out the width of your lane:laugh:

[Badger8]

HA HA sweet dude.
Ok interesting about my light did check it a couple of times on way back but was on low beam:no: thanks for the info will have to check out on the weekend.
Were you running low on fuel or checking out the width of your lane:laugh:

Haahaha, yeah, i was on the reserve all night. When my tank gets low down it's spread over the central bar of my frame, so if i sit in a straight line on the motorway for a while it starts to get real low on the side where the fuel tap is. Could feel the engine gettin a bit laggy like it was runnin out of gas in the carbs, so tryin to throw a bit of fuel over to the left :D Plus it is just fun to scare the cars :lol:

[carlosliu]

What a fantastic night! Thanks mentors!

It's a big day for me. First time riding in real traffic, first time 100kph on highway (with L plate), first time line splitting, first time group ride, first time NASS! The only sad thing is that I miss the beer, you guys go too fast. :2guns:

Thanks to the guy who ride behind me on the way to Albany. Your comment on my riding style is invaluable. Sorry, I forgot to ask your name (both real and nick). :spanking:

Roundabout training make me feel much more relax at roundabout on the way back home. Slow riding competition is fun, I like that too.

Cheers to all of you. A big smile is still on my face now.

[retro asian]

The "advanced" lesson was awesome. Second time to have done it, but got so much more out of it this time, both theory-wise and via the exercise:2thumbsup.... but I definitely need to practice more in my spare time!

[fizbin]

sorry i couldn't male it guys. sounds like it was a real good night and i missed out on some good training. Meh nevermind, i was in bed by 8 :bleh: and i still didn't want to get up this morning. :Pokey:
anyways see you all next week.

[imw-hornet]

well guys my first albany ride.
It was a great pleasure to meet some of you.
Thanks Qkchk for the instruction tonight.
Hope the pub had a cold beer waiting for you all.
The ride south (all the way to papakura) was a good one.
Hopefully i saw two bikers get home safely LOL.

I at least found a habbit i have and can now correct thanks to this evening.

Safe rideing guys

Well done on your first training night ,one thing you said it was nice to meet Some of you ,,,, easy dude,,,,and the ruff dudes were not there last night,,,,ha ha .hope you had fun c u next week

[joshy28]

Hi all, sounds very educational and fun...I really wantto come but i need to get my learners first well need to get money for it.. ive been bad lately, need to stop riding without a licence :wacko: ill see you all next month hopefully .

[fizbin]

see you all there tonight. i will be more than likey heading there straight from work seen as i am finishing at around 5-5:30 at the mo.
will try to meet you guys before hand for the customary drinks
Steve:yawn:

[adiesmogdog]

Im looking forward to coming along tonight.....only the 2nd time ever and only 3 months after the first time :Oops:

Where do those that are there early go for the 'customary drinks' ??

[Sly_guy]

Yup, I'll be making it tonight....


i will be more than likey heading there straight from work seen as i am finishing at around 5-5:30 at the mo.

Mate, they are working you too hard.... :D or B, Harden the Fuc* Up !

[imw-hornet]

Yup, I'll be making it tonight....



Mate, they are working you too hard.... :D or B, Harden the Fuc* Up !

Yep will go with the latter ... :) see u there later

[Devil]

Might turn up at the carpark just to be antisocial. Depends on when I get back from the gym.

[Badger8]

Well i just got home from work after starting at 10pm last night, and have had a half hour nap worth of sleep in the past 2 days... Dont think ridin is such a good idea right now :p
I am off to bed, will catch you peeps next time :yes:

[samgab]

Im looking forward to coming along tonight.....only the 2nd time ever and only 3 months after the first time :Oops:

Where do those that are there early go for the 'customary drinks' ??

It will be cool to see another VTR there :)

I finish work at 6pm, so I should be able to make it along too.

What are we going to cover this week?
I want another rematch against the guys who beat me in the slow race last week! Greg, and the mentor whose name I forgot, sorry...

[Xsasinator]

will try to make it tonight, got a footy game at 6 so won't be able to make it to wesgate, but will try get to albany for 7:30, been meaning to come along to one of these for the last two months, lol...see you all tonight

[Nagash]

Im looking forward to coming along tonight.....only the 2nd time ever and only 3 months after the first time :Oops:

Where do those that are there early go for the 'customary drinks' ??

It's Miss Q's at the Westgate shopping centre.

Just abut of piss talk before the REAL piss talk takes palce at the gas station.

Will se you folks there.

[fizbin]

Thanks guys! i really enjoyed the night!see you all next week:wari:

[Sly_guy]

Really good night, starting with the ride over (Cheers Gubb..... good route !)

then the lesson... that was some serious fun (but also educational too! :D)

Fantastic turn out, as there has been every week this year !


However, the highlight for me has to be the rather depraved conversation at the pub ! perhaps that's just me being sick !:confused:

[adiesmogdog]

BUMMER! I was obviously sitting at the 'clean' table and missed that conversation, will someone fill me in :devil2:

I had a great time last night and will have to try and make myself a regular.

I have always had a bit of a mental block with the whole tight cornering thing, but after the carpark training it just seems so simple now.

When turning into my street for example, its quite sharp and theres and island in the middle of the intersection.... I've always been (with the risk of sounding dodgy) a little stiff and jerky and has never quite felt right, but last night coming home I just pictured it with a few tennis balls around it and it was a breeze.
It felt nice and smooth and I'm sure it looked good too :rofl:

The more I learn the more I'm loving my riding....Roll on next week!

[imw-hornet]

Really good night, starting with the ride over (Cheers Gubb..... good route !)

then the lesson... that was some serious fun (but also educational too! :D)

Fantastic turn out, as there has been every week this year !


However, the highlight for me has to be the rather depraved conversation at the pub ! perhaps that's just me being sick !:confused:

Have to Second that call ,,, YEA HA ,,,, great ride over and a lot learned at the car park , a big thanks to all :first:

[Xsasinator]

yeah thanks teachers, was a good lesson. Something that we all do sub consciously, but its good to know the science and all that behind it, and why we should be doing it.

On the way home and all of today every single corner i have been doing it and thinking about doing it, even on the straights practicing to. Hopefully will try make it next week to.

[kneebone]

well I haven't read this whole thread but from want I can grasp from the last three pages seems like fun by the boat load to be had by all, so seeing as I live on the North shore I coming along to the the next meet hopefully to learn some fancy riding skills and possibly make some new friends, Im on a learners :scooter: and probably need all the help I can get:gob:
stupid question I know but where do we meet:innocent:

[retro asian]

well I haven't read this whole thread but from want I can grasp from the last three pages seems like fun by the boat load to be had by all, so seeing as I live on the North shore I coming along to the the next meet hopefully to learn some fancy riding skills and possibly make some new friends, Im on a learners :scooter: and probably need all the help I can get:gob:
stupid question I know but where do we meet:innocent:

Cool. Always good to see more cruisers :2thumbsup

Meet at Westgate Shell 6.30, where they do a ride down coatsville/riverhead.
At around 7.30 everyone meets outside Rebel Sport in Albany.

[fizbin]

so the question begs.... it looks like it will be a shitty day on Wednesday for the first time in quite sometime. How many of the riders that have been coming out in the shiny weather will be there to brave the wet?

[Slyer]

MEH! </tenchar>

[Badger8]

so the question begs.... it looks like it will be a shitty day on Wednesday for the first time in quite sometime. How many of the riders that have been coming out in the shiny weather will be there to brave the wet?

But... But... My bike might melt :baby:

[carlosliu]

so the question begs.... it looks like it will be a shitty day on Wednesday for the first time in quite sometime. How many of the riders that have been coming out in the shiny weather will be there to brave the wet?

I really want to be there if I can, even it will be a shitty day.

But ... with splint on my wrist and bandage on foot, I can't even commute by bike.

Hope I can meet you guys in next Wednesday, or ... next next Wed.

:crybaby:

[Sly_guy]

so the question begs.... it looks like it will be a shitty day on Wednesday for the first time in quite sometime. How many of the riders that have been coming out in the shiny weather will be there to brave the wet?

My money is on half the number we've been getting recently ! :D

[Nagash]

so the question begs.... it looks like it will be a shitty day on Wednesday for the first time in quite sometime. How many of the riders that have been coming out in the shiny weather will be there to brave the wet?

Hahahaha, I got an excuse. Girlfriend's birthday. Win.

[samgab]

I really want to be there if I can, even it will be a shitty day.

But ... with splint on my wrist and bandage on foot, I can't even commute by bike.

Hope I can meet you guys in next Wednesday, or ... next next Wed.

:crybaby:

Okay, how did you do that? Don't tell me you've put scratches on that nice VTR??

[samgab]

so the question begs.... it looks like it will be a shitty day on Wednesday for the first time in quite sometime. How many of the riders that have been coming out in the shiny weather will be there to brave the wet?

Self-confessed fair weather rider here ;)
Hey, it's dangerous enough even without the reduced traction, visibility, etc!

[carlosliu]

Okay, how did you do that? Don't tell me you've put scratches on that nice VTR??

I was cracked by a cage in Thursday night. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=91937 Just got one day fun of counter steering, and wasted the long weekend.

Yes, there are scratches on the exhaust. :doctor:

[samgab]

I was cracked by a cage in Thursday night. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=91937 Just got one day fun of counter steering, and wasted the long weekend.

Yes, there are scratches on the exhaust. :doctor:

Oh crap. Bummer dude. Don't let it put you off.
Oh, and the other guy who rides a red VTR250 to the Wed night NASS has a spare brand new complete VTR250 muffler/exhaust system.

[Gubb]

Hahahaha, I got an excuse. Girlfriend's birthday. Win.

You gonna break her other ribs as a present?

[imw-hornet]

My money is on half the number we've been getting recently ! :D

You mean you still got some money after the weekend ride ,,,,, sorry mate ha ha

[imw-hornet]

But... But... My bike might melt :baby:

Just think about it ,,,,you could get skidmark to give it another clean ...haha

[imw-hornet]

Well chaps , going to have to give this Wednesday a miss , I have stuffed my back up lifting and moving Andys bike off the road after he wanted to see inside the bmw (sorry buddie hope you feel better) so keep it safe all and hope to be there next week

[Gubb]

I may be working late, i'll be there if i'm off in time.

[Sharry]

Well chaps , going to have to give this Wednesday a miss , I have stuffed my back up lifting and moving Andys bike off the road after he wanted to see inside the bmw (sorry buddie hope you feel better) so keep it safe all and hope to be there next week

Damb that not good. Did you lift it on your own? That would have been a big ask with the front wheel in the wrong position. It's amazing what a bit of adrenalin can do eh.

I will be there this week. Lucky me finnishes work at 4pm nowadays.

[imw-hornet]

Damb that not good. Did you lift it on your own? That would have been a big ask with the front wheel in the wrong position. It's amazing what a bit of adrenalin can do eh.

I will be there this week. Lucky me finnishes work at 4pm nowadays.

Yep,stupid now that I think about it (with my lower back all straped up ha ha) but as u say @the time I was feeling a strong as a lion ha ha .....enjoy it

[imw-hornet]

I may be working late, i'll be there if i'm off in time.

Damm , and i so wanted to do that ride again ,,, going to have to do it again maybe next week depending on my back :crybaby:

[fizbin]

Well i know this sounds like a bit of a cop out, but i have to take the kids to school today which means i am taking the cage to work today.... what the problem you say. i work in MT wellington and live in Ranui, it is a 45 minute split on a bike so i don't envisage that i will be home anytime before 6:30 after i have to pick my wife up and kids after work and then get home gas up and get to the car park. but i will give it ago
And i was the one asking about fair weather riders!!!!:mad::Pokey:

[Badger8]

Well i know this sounds like a bit of a cop out, but i have to take the kids to school today which means i am taking the cage to work today.... what the problem you say. i work in MT wellington and live in Ranui, it is a 45 minute split on a bike so i don't envisage that i will be home anytime before 6:30 after i have to pick my wife up and kids after work and then get home gas up and get to the car park. but i will give it ago
And i was the one asking about fair weather riders!!!!:mad::Pokey:

or just forget the kids and stop by my place for a :apint: after work :bleh:
If ya get home in time just head for the carpark :sunny:

[Sly_guy]

You mean you still got some money after the weekend ride ,,,,, sorry mate ha ha

Has anyone ever told you, you're a complete bastard ! :2guns:

Hope the back mends soon ! (dumbass!) :done:

[Badger8]

Now now kiddies! :nono:

Just givin the dirtbike a service at the mo, taking the venerable Toto out for a thrash offroad tomorrow. (:blink: I just thought of something along the lines of popping his dirt cherry, but that's just to wrong even for me to post! :rofl: :buggerd:) Assuming i'm finished in time shall be along tonight :woohoo:

[Sly_guy]

Now now kiddies! :nono:

(:blink: I just thought of something along the lines of popping his dirt cherry, but that's just to wrong even for me to post! :rofl: :buggerd:)

SLAYER ! :Punk:

[samgab]

Hmmm, is it raining out West right now? I'm in the city at work, and looking out west I can see what looks a lot like rain... Not raining here though.
I'm still undecided about whether to come out or not tonight.
Are any of the mentors coming along tonight?

[carlosliu]

It's fun to watch you guys play around the car park. But it must be even more fun if I can join you.

I'll back :soon:

[fizbin]

Thanks Mark and Richard. Good informative night.
To everybody else...I'll try to work on my filter! :shutup: No promises!

[Badger8]

Well throwin on the dirt lid was the best idea ever when it was sweltering hot this arvo. Wasnt such a crash hot idea comin back tonight! Rain really stings your nose and upper lip after a while on the motorway :lol:
Oh well, gear in the hot water cupboard, all shall be well again :)
Was a good night, just wished i didnt keep running into traffic so could do the course at double the pace, heheh

[samgab]

Yeah, thanks to the mentors. Good stuff to know, correct lines...
Hope all made it home safely in the rain.

I was pissing a taxi off by thrashing him at every set of lights from Gillies onward, till he roared past me at a stupid speed on the Mangere Bridge. Dumbass.

But I need stickier rubber. A 2-fiddy should have better traction in the wet.

[retro asian]

What was with the tree?
Was it a cleverly placed obstacle to throw us off before we went straight into that 90 deg corner?

Well I did get better at ducking and dodging... :Punk:

[Sly_guy]

Cheers guys,

Yep, a slightly more sedate version of what we had last week :)... very good though... I kept trying to push myself to turn tighter and tighter till it was on full lock...

useful stuff, as ever !

[shah]

yesterday was my third session with the NASS. the lesson was creative and practical as ever, thank you mentors. funny, but my bike seemed lighter and more nimble - all 208kg of it - than it was three weeks ago. i must have learnt something.

the highlight had to be the ride along the twisty Coattesville stretch; i've driven through many times before but, yes, it's definitely more fun on a motorcycle. was glad i made the Devonport-Westgate detour instead of heading straight for Albany. the sky looked like it would open in the evening but luckily that held off until after class. hmm, my first ride in the rain at night in 16 years. it didn't feel that long ago...

[Nagash]

Talk about rides in the rain.. who's out in the weather tonight?!

I just got in still in my work clothes.. talk abotu absolutely soaked.

[Sharry]

Thanks guys it was a good night last night. I didn't hit any rain last night.

I just got home 30 mins ago though and am soaked. My second jacket from Red barron and it was soaked through the sleeves, front and back. And my boots are both leaking through the velcove and zips.

[samgab]

Hi! Do any of you NASS-ty peoples want to go for a ride tomorrow (Friday) afternoon up thru the new tunnel and along the toll road (which is free for bikes)? Maybe as far North as Warkworth or Wellsford?

[Slyer]

Might I suggest taking SH16 on the way up and then SH1 on the way down?
SH16 is more fun. :) SH1 is easier.

[Badger8]

i'll be heading up SH16 tomorrow, gonna go spend a couple of days up north with the family for birthdays etc. Not sure what time, or if i'm gonna have to cage it tho, so i'm bloody useless! :bleh:
if you end up doin a 16 run gimme a txt, number's on me profile.
Chur!

[samgab]

Might I suggest taking SH16 on the way up and then SH1 on the way down?
SH16 is more fun. :) SH1 is easier.


i'll be heading up SH16 tomorrow, gonna go spend a couple of days up north with the family for birthdays etc. Not sure what time, or if i'm gonna have to cage it tho, so i'm bloody useless! :bleh:
if you end up doin a 16 run gimme a txt, number's on me profile.
Chur!

Aight. Copy that. I just wanna hear a few mean 2-fitty's roaring through the tunnel :) . But I like the idea of going up one way and back down via another, for the variety. I don't know yet what time I'll go, as I have all afternoon off. But if anyone wants to go for a cruise and has to work I don't mind going after work hours... Chance to practice my splitting/filtering. :D

[samgab]

i'll be heading up SH16 tomorrow, gonna go spend a couple of days up north with the family for birthdays etc. Not sure what time, or if i'm gonna have to cage it tho, so i'm bloody useless! :bleh:
if you end up doin a 16 run gimme a txt, number's on me profile.
Chur!

Hey Badger. Can't see your number, maybe cos I haven't been added as a friend yet. Anyway, I'm still thinking about riding up to Wellsford and back, possibly as suggested SH16 up and SH1 back down via the new road. Or vice versa.
Do you know when you're leaving yet?
And if you have to take the cage or not?
I'm on 021424737.
Cheers :)

[Badger8]

Well i just got home, and did end up taking the new road just to check it out on the way back... the frozen body and pouring rain had nothing to do with it, honest... :p
Full story here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1935946&postcount=1166)
Next time dude :)

[samgab]

Well i just got home, and did end up taking the new road just to check it out on the way back... the frozen body and pouring rain had nothing to do with it, honest... :p
Full story here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1935946&postcount=1166)
Next time dude :)

Ha, riding in the rain can be kinda fun, except for the roads being slippery, and not when it gets cold...
I had a great fun ride up on SH16. Had a scary moment when I was pulling back to the left side of the road after an overtaking maneuver and my front wheel hit an oddly big cateye. I was suprised how much it upset the VTR, it nearly went into a tank slapper. Would've been a REALLY bad time to happen too. Anyway, apart from that all was well, and I was starting to really get the hang of hanging off the side in the corners and weighting the footpegs.
The ride home on the new road was smooth, fast, and boring though.

[fizbin]

will see you all there tonight. will try to make the before thingy but i haven't finished work before 5:30 all week so today may not be much different:bash:
laters

[Sly_guy]

Dude....
Today, 06:01

Are you taking the piss ???

Please tell me you did that from home ? especially if you're not finishing till 5:30!

Catch you all later ! :D

[Gubb]

I'm gonna try to head to the BRONZ meeting tonight to see what it's all about.
Catch you folks next week.

[imw-hornet]

Yea ha it's that time again ,back it better so will see u all tonight cheers

[Sly_guy]

Yea ha it's that time again ,back it better so will see u all tonight cheers

Glad to hear the back's better mate !

[imw-hornet]

Glad to hear the back's better mate !

Yea shit being in a cage for a week was hard going ha ha what time u going through tonight

[samgab]

I think I'll tootle along. Any ideas what we might cover tonight?

[Sly_guy]

TITS...

I've just been dumped on a proposal response at work... and haven't got a clue what the hell i'm doing... and aparantly it's got to be finished today...

IF I can make it, I will, however, currently looking doubtful ! :(

(I knew this cushy time here was too good to be true!)

[Badger8]

TITS...

I've just been dumped on a proposal response at work... and haven't got a clue what the hell i'm doing... and aparantly it's got to be finished today...

IF I can make it, I will, however, currently looking doubtful ! :(

(I knew this cushy time here was too good to be true!)

HA! Welcome to the real working world mate :bleh:

I have a new job contract to look over tonight, so hoping to get that done in time to get along! :yes:

[Loki]

I'd like to pop along to the westgate one tonight too. Is it still at the 6:30pm time? Just look for a whole bunch of 2-fiddys?

[imw-hornet]

I'd like to pop along to the westgate one tonight too. Is it still at the 6:30pm time? Just look for a whole bunch of 2-fiddys?

That's right , see u there

[Badger8]

I'd like to pop along to the westgate one tonight too. Is it still at the 6:30pm time? Just look for a whole bunch of 2-fiddys?

Yup, we're the big rowdy bunch of louts off the the side of the forecourt at 6:30 ish. See ya there! :niceone:

[Slyer]

I would come to show off my new engine but I first need a functioning headlight. :bleh:
Too dodgy riding home after 8 with a black bike and no headlight.

[samgab]

I'd like to pop along to the westgate one tonight too. Is it still at the 6:30pm time? Just look for a whole bunch of 2-fiddys?

Definitely recommend coming along. I've found them really helpful.
And yeah, 6:30pm at the Shell on Hobsonville Rd.
Good times :)

[carlosliu]

Maybe see you in Albany at 8pm. Still not able to ride yet. :whocares:

[samgab]

Maybe see you in Albany at 8pm. Still not able to ride yet. :whocares:

Bummer dude -- about the not riding yet... See u there. Altho it's raining now :(

[Sharry]

Hope you are all having a good night at the carpark. I didnt come cos my jacket is leaking badly and I was wet before I got home and didn't fancy being wet for 5 strait hours
Hopefully Teknic will allow me to have my money back, as this is my 2nd jacket, so I can turn up next week in a new one.

[Badger8]

Good fun tonight, and not tooo bad in the rain. Got a bit on the way out to the petrol station, but none after that :sunny:
Good fun on the follow the leader, though i think the trail got lost further back :bleh: up through bushes, under trees, round some poor ladies car as she was loading up her shopping :laugh: i loved it! :2thumbsup

Cheers Richard for a good night, i have my smile back now :D

[fizbin]

Good night guys. nice to see a bunch of new faces even though it was a little wet to start out with!
and to TXT of the day go'es to Josh "so who is going to brave the rain tonight then?"
and guess who didn't turn up tonight hmmm Josh! *cough* pussy *cough*
to the chicky brid who turned up right at the end of the session we meet at westgate at 6:30 or so and ride to the carpark from there. if you need more info read the first post it is all there :)
night all

[retro asian]

though i think the trail got lost further back :bleh:

It was a bit like Chinese Whispers.... but we made it through some roughage and onto a few pavements... and even managed to ignore the rider trying to detour us... :laugh:

[Badger8]

It was a bit like Chinese Whispers.... but we made it through some roughage and onto a few pavements... and even managed to ignore the rider trying to detour us... :laugh:

Good lads! :Punk:

[rickstv]

Hi guys, another good night. Started off damp at the pre ride softdrinks with
Badger8 and Fizbin but soon dried out for the ride to Albany.

"Follow the leader" was fun (confusing for the onlookers, especially the lady in the red car). Riding on the footpaths round lamp posts was different, but all good fun.

Nice to meet at Bar Africa too, managed to put some names to faces finally.

Good to see a motor scooter rider being made to feel welcome too.:clap:

See you all next week:niceone:
Rick.:clap:

[Nagash]

and to TXT of the day go'es to Josh "so who is going to brave the rain tonight then?"
and guess who didn't turn up tonight hmmm Josh! *cough* pussy *cough*


Hey! I never said *I* was going to brave the rain, just asking who was going to heh heh.

Looks like a missed a rather interesting night, and it stopped raining?!

Was raining heavily well into the night where I was.

I'll make it next week.. honest.

[Badger8]

Hey! I never said *I* was going to brave the rain, just asking who was going to heh heh.

Looks like a missed a rather interesting night, and it stopped raining?!

Was raining heavily well into the night where I was.

I'll make it next week.. honest.

The only rain i hit all night was on the way over to the shore for a coke and some nacho's before the actual ride :p

Was interesting riding in me old winter gloves again. They feel like boxing mits now! :laugh:

[imw-hornet]

Well ladies and gents ,,, looking good so far for Wednesday ,,,, Bring on Wednesday :)

[Gubb]

Depending on what time I get the Bikes on the Trailer in prep for Taupo, I may be there.

[Nagash]

I'll be making my customary appearance.

[Badger8]

I'll be making my customary appearance.

So, pussying out when it's overcast then? :dodge:

[Nagash]

So, pussying out when it's overcast then? :dodge:

Oi! I'm hard.

I ate 3 babies this afternoon, how many have YOU eaten?

[Gubb]

I'm going to start charging an appearance fee.

[Badger8]

Oi! I'm hard.

I ate 3 babies this afternoon, how many have YOU eaten?

3 for brekkie, 3 for lunch. A six pack a day keeps the doctor at bay.
Moved on to a couple of toddlers for dinner.

[Sly_guy]

I'm going to start charging an appearance fee.

Good luck with that !!!! :laugh:

I should have no problems making the pre event event this week! :D

[imw-hornet]

Good luck with that !!!! :laugh:

I should have no problems making the pre event event this week! :D

What time u going through mate?

[.chris]

Should be there this week, since I am back in the 09.

What is the focus this week?

[Sly_guy]

What time u going through mate?

I'll be heading through for a pre ride beverage about 6 ish...

[Nagash]

Should be there this week, since I am back in the 09.

You can time travel?!

Damn.. my bike doesn't have that feature..


Guess what folks! My bikes getting an overhaul. New tank, foopegs and indicators coming in this week! And all for $300. I was very proud of the find. Now I can only hope that 2007 parts fits a 97 bike.. Asked wild West Honda and they just pointed at their Rebel which was a 98...


New paint job coming soon..

[musicman]

Guess what folks! My bikes getting an overhaul. New tank, foopegs and indicators coming in this week! And all for $300. I was very proud of the find. Now I can only hope that 2007 parts fits a 97 bike.. Asked wild West Honda and they just pointed at their Rebel which was a 98...


New paint job coming soon..

You need a new bike, dude! Especially if you're going to be carrying pillions! Was it you I saw at Mt Albert Shops yesterday(?) morning, taking off from the lights going down New North Rd with a pillion?

[Nagash]

You need a new bike, dude! Especially if you're going to be carrying pillions! Was it you I saw at Mt Albert Shops yesterday(?) morning, taking off from the lights going down New North Rd with a pillion?

Yep, that sounds like me. I carry pillions every day.

It's taken a pillion round the coro loop, does alright for now.

[musicman]

Yep, that sounds like me. I carry pillions every day.

It's taken a pillion round the coro loop, does alright for now.

Fair enough. I was working and heard a bike engine sounding like it was struggling to take off from the lights, looked up and saw you, haha.

I think I also saw you one day last week flying down Richardson Rd, I was having my lunch at Owairaka shops. See quite a few cops around there, watch out eh.

[Sly_guy]

Yep, that sounds like me. I carry pillions every day.

It's taken a pillion round the coro loop, does alright for now.

I always said you were brave !!!!, or was it foolish ?

[fizbin]

Well it is that time of the year again!
new funnies added

[Badger8]

Well it is that time of the year again!
new funnies added

WIN! :D
*runs off to look*

[imw-hornet]

What are the thoughts for tonights ride chaps ?

[.chris]

You can time travel?!

Damn.. my bike doesn't have that feature..



I know going to the south island can sometimes seem like you have traveled back in time, but nope just area code travel.

[Sly_guy]

Well it is that time of the year again!
new funnies added

See,
when you do that, you cause me to be unproductive for the entire time I sit there and giggle like a small girl...

[samgab]

Well I'm looking forward to the ride tonight, I've just had a really major service on the VTR done, and it's running like a dream!

What if we went for a slightly longer ride?

[Badger8]

Will be along tonight, may have someone on the back. Keen-ness for a long ride will be thereon dependant

[Nagash]

I'm keen for a longer ride aswell, depends who turns up tonight.

Looks nice with lots of clouds. Fun?

[fizbin]

:crybaby::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby::cryb aby::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby::crybaby:

[Sly_guy]

I'm keen for a longer ride aswell, depends who turns up tonight.

What was that again ???? :rolleyes: unlucky !, If I'd seen you on the Motorway i'd have stopped !, but honest, I thought you were being sensible speed wise (I should have known something was up!)


Fizbin, Mate, if there's anything I can do (and probably not, unless bikes have IP addresses) then let me know !!!!

[Slyer]

Soooo what happened?

[Badger8]

Soooo what happened?

What the hell didnt?

Black Wednesday indeed...

[Slyer]

Well lots of things didn't happen.
Nobody died for starters.

[TOTO]

Fizzy did a bubu...but glad you ok bud.

cherio for the night everyone. Can we have more practice next time - pretty please with suger on top :)