North Auckland Street Skills - NASS

[samgab]

So who is coming to Frostys' spanner night?

Here is a bloody good chance to have a tinker and wreck somebodys elses bike!

I will be heading over to Westgate for the usual 6.30pm meet and then riding over to see Frosty. Its mandatory I go for a ride tonight as it will be 3 weeks til I get to go out again.........:weep:

Heck yes, I'll be there. We should all go for a good ride to get there.
I'm not going to make any comments about corner markers...
Frosty: Are you coming to meet us at Westgate?
Oh, and the traffic has been pretty chaotic on the NorthWestern this arvo...
Hope it clears in the next 15 minutes... Going in from the City.

[FROSTY]

lol booho why arnt you riding wel im guna be there but mite not stay long at the work shop but depends on how interesting he makes it
Kinda hard to ride bikes that SOME SCUMBAG HAS STOLEN
still pissed about it

[fizbin]

Sorry i missed the night guys.
Money is tight at the mo, so tight that i have gone back to making cakes in my spare time for a bit of extra cash.
I had to price up a hens nigh cake tonight so spent most of my evening doing that.
hope you guys had a good night, will try to make it next wed
Steve

[samgab]

Thanks Frosty, Mark, and Qkchk!

Sorry to hear about the dirt bikes Frosty, that sucks. Hope they catch the mongrels that took 'em.

[fizbin]

more funnies added again... i think i uploaded some of them twice DOH!:doh:

[Badger8]

more funnies added again... i think i uploaded some of them twice DOH!:doh:

Funnies! :D

oh and frosty, if the track is open to anyone, i may bring over the KDX one night. wouldnt mind a few people havin a go on her, so long as i can get the cooling system sorted :D

[shah]

awesome ride last night from westgate to henderson. nice company too. thanks to Mark and Dawn. kia ora ki a koutou, e Frosty and family for being such great hosts. cheers to Klingon for letting her Volty be the guinea pig. now i know a little more about how to change a sprocket and a chain. regards, Shah

[Devil]

Yeah thanks Frosty for putting it on. Didn't think i'd be getting my hands THAT dirty hah. Darn sprockets. At least it'll come off easier next time!

Errr sorry to those that I didn't introduce myself to. :innocent:

So what was the secret ride that everyone buggered off to?

Got the little scooter up to 105km/h uphill on the way home. Race tuck!

[FROSTY]

Yep poor ol Klingon. as far as issues she certainly was unlucky enough to have had most of em.
First off the sprocket nuts were glued on with the WRONG kind of Loctite,a wheel bearing fell out,the sprockets had the wrong mounting holes and the chain was the wrong length

[Badger8]

Yep poor ol Klingon. as far as issues she certainly was unlucky enough to have had most of em.
First off the sprocket nuts were glued on with the WRONG kind of Loctite,a wheel bearing fell out,the sprockets had the wrong mounting holes and the chain was the wrong length

Wouldnt be fun otherwise! :2thumbsup

[FROSTY]

um yea well in the time it took to change those bits on hers--tonight I did chain n sprockets/oil n filter and a brake clean up on the mighty 250 honda--including a mad dash to trads for a 428 sprocket that actually fit

[imw-hornet]

Greetings,,,,,what is on the books for tonight????

[TOTO]

I'mma come show you my new mirror finish exhaust cover :cool:

[retro asian]

Daylight savings is ending soon....how aoubt a little bit longer ride to make the most of the light we have?

[TOTO]

Daylight savings is ending soon....how aoubt a little bit longer ride to make the most of the light we have?

true, damn someone better invent a headlight fast or we are gonna be all stuck when the dark comes...:oi-grr:

[fizbin]

sorry guys prob wont be there agin tonight will try and make it for next week.
I dont think badger is turning up either. :buggerd:

[TOTO]

bring us a cake...:rolleyes:

[retro asian]

true, damn someone better invent a headlight fast or we are gonna be all stuck when the dark comes...:oi-grr:

:buggerd:
But I'm too lazy to change my tinted visor...

[Badger8]

:buggerd:
But I'm too lazy to change my tinted visor...

Just need a brighter headlight bro ;)
Never mind if noone else can see from your High-Noon headlight :p

I wont be making it out tonight, have much tidying to do round here, and a super early start tomorrow morning. All for a good cause tho! :shifty:

[imw-hornet]

Just need a brighter headlight bro ;)
Never mind if noone else can see from your High-Noon headlight :p

I wont be making it out tonight, have much tidying to do round here, and a super early start tomorrow morning. All for a good cause tho! :shifty:

And that would be ??????

[imw-hornet]

I'mma come show you my new mirror finish exhaust cover :cool:

You mean a cover for that little thing called an exhaust :yes:

[imw-hornet]

sorry guys prob wont be there agin tonight will try and make it for next week.
I dont think badger is turning up either. :buggerd:

when you going to stop playing in the kitchen (i know you like wearing table cloths , but this is pushing it :rofl:) and look for a bike , or do you have one already

See you next week mate :drinkup:

[Badger8]

And that would be ??????

:shifty: :whistle: ;)

[Neon]

I'mma come show you my new mirror finish exhaust cover :cool:

Where'd you end up getting it done?

I won't be there either unforturantly, I have been bad and have to do some grovelling :nono:

[Candle]

il be there tonight and can we do some emergency maneuvers due to the very close in counter with a blind lady and her cage

stupid b***h didn't look and made me go up the kerb so am not impressed:angry2:

[paddy]

Where: Meet at Shell Westgate @ 6.30pm or Albany Noel Lemming Carpark @ 7.30pm (Check thread for updates)

Can't quite figure out from the calendar (above) whether this happens in two places or if you just pick a place each week. Anyway, I am planning to turn up at the Albany Noel Leeming carpark at 1930 and see what happens...

[.chris]

Where: Meet at Shell Westgate @ 6.30pm or Albany Noel Lemming Carpark @ 7.30pm (Check thread for updates)

Can't quite figure out from the calendar (above) whether this happens in two places or if you just pick a place each week. Anyway, I am planning to turn up at the Albany Noel Leeming carpark at 1930 and see what happens...

Paddy, they ride from Shell Westgate over to Albany Noel Leeming carpark, you can meet up either place. I usually just meet them at Albany.

See ya there, look forward to seeing your moisture free speedo

[fizbin]

And that would be ??????

he is losing the other virginity


when you going to stop playing in the kitchen (i know you like wearing table cloths , but this is pushing it :rofl:) and look for a bike , or do you have one already
See you next week mate :drinkup:

unforunatly much more boaring excuse yhis time. i was at work until 5:45 today only just got in


:shifty: :whistle: ;)

ahhh badger love you fi dolla

[Badger8]

he is losing the other virginity

But... you said that WASNT your finger... :blink:


ahhh badger love you fi dolla

Price increase! Recession must be hittin hard! :doh:

[TOTO]

Some good learning tonight. Thanks heaps Mark. :niceone:

Cherio gubb for the nice pace bro, sorry I couldnt come talk shit in pub - had a birthday to attend. With a cake :drool:


Where'd you end up getting it done?

I won't be there either unforturantly, I have been bad and have to do some grovelling :nono:

North Harbour metal polishers as you suggested. very happy with their work ay - the thing is so shiney, now I wanna get all the ther metal parts shined as well so they can match LOL...I have even had chrome taughts :blink:

...I know I must be loosing my mind :wacko:

[Candle]

very good practice tonight was good to get ideas on how to get out of those tricky situations:scooter:

have a blast on your ride mark :Punk:

[Vorno]

very good practice tonight was good to get ideas on how to get out of those tricky situations:scooter:

have a blast on your ride mark :Punk:

If it ant too hard for me to get to, then perhaps I could come to one in the near future... same time/place(s)?

*Anyone departing/meeting up from the Birkenhead (or nearby) area?

[Candle]

i can come pick you up if you want, im buy glenfield mall and am allways lookign for new bloud:buggerd:

[Candle]

if any ones wondering i have the tennis balls fro next weeks ride so were all ready to go

[joshy28]

Got me learners today, about bloody time!!!!!! Hopefully i can head up this wednesday, me and Suzy

[Gubb]

We are on for this week.

Candle, if you can bring the Tennis Balls it would be much appreciated. We'll definitely be running drills.

Remember to bring your clear visors. Getting darker a lot earlier now, it'll be a dark ride through Coatesville/Riverhead too.

[Aaron_newrider]

We are on for this week.

Candle, if you can bring the Tennis Balls it would be much appreciated. We'll definitely be running drills.

Remember to bring your clear visors. Getting darker a lot earlier now, it'll be a dark ride through Coatesville/Riverhead too.

So we should bring a tennis racket?

[Gubb]

So we should bring a tennis racket?

Hard to play with balls that have been cut in half. We use them as markers.

Feel free to buy me a beer though.

[Aaron_newrider]

Hard to play with balls that have been cut in half. We use them as markers.

Feel free to buy me a beer though.

That was my non sense of humor. :)

I was going to go get my licence today, but woke up with Conjunctivitis and can't see anything so I won't be able to ride for about a week. :(

Get the loan for my bike on the 15th, so I will be buying a bike as soon as I find one at the right price.

Beer sounds good though :)

[fizbin]

mmm beer:drool::beer::drinkup::drinknsin:

[Badger8]

mmm beer:drool::beer::drinkup::drinknsin:

a beer you say? :shifty:
i SHOULD be gettin some sleep this wed... but beer you say... :shifty:

[TOTO]

That was my non sense of humor. :)

I was going to go get my licence today, but woke up with Conjunctivitis and can't see anything so I won't be able to ride for about a week. :(

Get the loan for my bike on the 15th, so I will be buying a bike as soon as I find one at the right price.

Beer sounds good though :)


buy my bike - see my signature :niceone:

[fizbin]

a beer you say? :shifty:
i SHOULD be gettin some sleep this wed... but beer you say... :shifty:

how much sleep do you need.you have been asleep on your feet since sunday surely that will be enough sleep. He can't have been that good?!:Pokey:

[Badger8]

how much sleep do you need.you have been asleep on your feet since sunday surely that will be enough sleep. He can't have been that good?!:Pokey:

Yeah, snoozin on the keyboard at work aint such a good look tho! :lol:
Gotta fight the crazy traffic heading north thursday after wok, so better get some rest while i can! :bleh:

[Sly_guy]

Hard to play with balls that have been cut in half.

Dude, that's a bit harsh, he was only asking a question! :D

Or as the non official leader this week, are you planning to use that as punishment if we get the drills wrong ?

[Badger8]

Dude, that's a bit harsh, he was only asking a question! :D

Or as the non official leader this week, are you planning to use that as punishment if we get the drills wrong ?

Cutting our balls in half? :eek5: maybe i wont show up this week... :lol:

[.chris]

I have a request for a topic for the night.

Can we please cover pre-ride bike checks?

[Candle]

yea and how not to get you balls chopped in half:laugh:

but believe me i have more than enough balls to satisfy gub well i hope so :rofl:

[TOTO]

I have a request for a topic for the night.

Can we please cover pre-ride bike checks?

Sounds good to me :niceone:

[Gubb]

I'll try. Perhaps the theory side of things is best left for the other guys though. I just play with the balls.

[TOTO]

supposed to be moist tomorrow too so should be interesting :)

[Badger8]

supposed to be moist tomorrow too so should be interesting :)

Moist balls anyone? :jerry:

[fizbin]

Yeah, snoozin on the keyboard at work aint such a good look tho! :lol:
Gotta fight the crazy traffic heading north thursday after wok, so better get some rest while i can! :bleh:
Oh come on harden up!:headbang:


Cutting our balls in half? :eek5: maybe i wont show up this week... :lol:
hmm i suddenly got busy on Wednesday night! :chase:


I'll try. Perhaps the theory side of things is best left for the other guys though. I just play with the balls.

that has to be the best quote ever. like you said bro you just play with them :dodge::lol:


supposed to be moist tomorrow too so should be interesting :)
THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!!!!!!!!

[Gubb]

Slayer!!!!!

[retro asian]

Damn, I can't make it....sounds like its gonna be a fun night too...

[Slyer]

Damn, I can't make it....sounds like its gonna be a fun night too...
Oooh, can I come to your birthday?

[swee]

Do any of you guys convoy out from the city?

[joshy28]

im from Meadowbank, east auck, remuera ish...

[Vorno]

Damn, I can't make it....sounds like its gonna be a fun night too...

Not if the rain keeps up...

[Gubb]

Pssssh.

Pansies.

[Vorno]

Pssssh.

Pansies.

daym right!!! :P :girlfight:

I haven't got enough experience to ride on the main roads, let alone in the wet!! I don't wanna die ya know!! :P My total riding experience on a bike is 11k's!!!! lmao

[Gubb]

Alas, I will be in the Cage tonight.

Gotta go straight from work, and I need the car there.

Please don't hurt me filthy biker scum.

[Sly_guy]

I haven't got enough experience to ride on the main roads, let alone in the wet!! I don't wanna die ya know!! :P My total riding experience on a bike is 11k's!!!! lmao

Mate, more of a reason why you should try and make it :), at least to the Car Park in Albany !!!

[swee]

arr, was trying to make it to one of these for once, but alas got more work dumped on my desk, will try make it next week.....

[Sly_guy]

I was hoping to come tonight to have a ride without the "L" plate on the back! however... the Mrs has other ideas !!!.

I've got the in laws coming up for the long weekend, and allegedly, it's rude to go out as they arrive !!!

[TOTO]

I was hoping to come tonight to have a ride without the "L" plate on the back! however... the Mrs has other ideas !!!.

I've got the in laws coming up for the long weekend, and allegedly, it's rude to go out as they arrive !!!

congrats on your loss of the L plate :clap:

is it still rude if you leave before the inlaws arrive ?

[Devil]

I'll be there for the ride if it's dry. Got tyres to scrub in.

[joshy28]

Is it still on?? I been waiting 3 months to get me Learners and am ready for this week....

[TOTO]

its on. see you there :niceone:

[joshy28]

CHOICE!!!!! ill head to shell first...

[Candle]

hay vorneo let me know if yio7u still want me to pick you up txt me on 0211072537:headbang:

[Vorno]

hay vorneo let me know if yio7u still want me to pick you up txt me on 0211072537:headbang:

no thanks pal! I'll pass up on this time round, perhaps next time! Thanks a lot for the offer though! :)

[Candle]

u sure practice makes perfect and its not like its wet or anything

[Vorno]

u sure practice makes perfect and its not like its wet or anything

Well, to be honest as it stands I do not feel confident enough in my abilities to handle my motorbike properly on roads full of turns, traffic and intersections!
I need more local practice around where I live for the time being, where everything is pretty much quiet.

After-which I think i'll be more than happy to attend! Give it a week I reckon!

[.chris]

Well, to be honest as it stands I do not feel confident enough in my abilities to handle my motorbike properly on roads full of turns, traffic and intersections!
I need more local practice around where I live for the time being, where everything is pretty much quiet.

After-which I think i'll be more than happy to attend! Give it a week I reckon!

Then you should just meet up at Albany, and do the theory / practical stuff, its pretty easy and purely optional.

[TOTO]

Cherio to Gubb for being the organiser of the event, even tho he turned up in a freaking cage :doh: lol

well done to Ian for being :first: winner,

and well done to me for being :first: LOOSER at the slow race :D


Cherio, hey ho ppl. see you next week.

[Candle]

great night guys good to see some people arnt afraid of a bit of rain or there other half's and in laws

[fizbin]

yeah sorry was going to turn up but had an attack of sever lazyness:innocent:

[joshy28]

Was good to meet you guys. I reallly learned alot about my riding... anyone looking on this thread and has not gone to NASS yet....Bloody GO, cos its freaking good to meet fellow bikers and you will learn alot..Cheers guys

[retro asian]

Oooh, can I come to your birthday?

:clap:

Haha... Damn you Facebook!

[Slyer]

Your secrets are mine!

[Badger8]

All your birthdays are belong to us :bleh:

[Vorno]

All your birthdays are belong to us :bleh:

lmfao!

Someone set us up the bomb!

[Candle]

good night guys hope toto didn't drink to much

[joshy28]

A big up's for Toto for delivering me to my door step, very much appreciated :2thumbsup. Hope i didn't scare you with my Learner riding :scooter: - i will endeavour to look over my shoulder more often cheers :niceone:

Also thankyou to (didnt catch a name) red hysoung for the light bulb.

[TOTO]

good night guys hope toto didn't drink to much

yea, must be something wrong with that dude. Maybe he should change his name to AquaLover or something...:wacko:



A big up's for Toto for delivering me to my door step, very much appreciated :2thumbsup. Hope i didn't scare you with my Learner riding :scooter: - i will endeavour to look over my shoulder more often cheers :niceone:

Also thankyou to (didnt catch a name) red hysoung for the light bulb.

most welcome Josh. Bikers are a bunch of good bastards that help each other :yes:

red hyosung guy is Sly_guy (Simon).

[Sharry]

Twas great to see so many new bikes and faces on our ride and around the Africa bar tables:2thumbsup

Thank you Richard for driving out and giving yourself so generously while you are still healing:first:

See ya all next week:banana:

[TOTO]

Thank you Richard for driving out and giving yourself so generously while you are still healing:first:



+1 on that. You are a Legend Mate :clap:

[Slyer]

Shoooould be there for next week.
Gubb owes me a beer if he's still going. ;)

[Gubb]

Shoooould be there for next week.
Gubb owes me a beer if he's still going. ;)
Aye.

I'll bring you a can of Ranfurly next week.

[retro asian]

Shoooould be there for next week.



Cool Avatar. You are so Rin Jia!

[TOTO]

Cool Avatar. You are so Rin Jia!

whats that mean ?

[retro asian]

whats that mean ?

Its the name of his ride... Mandarin pronounciation

[TOTO]

Its the name of his ride... Mandarin pronounciation

so that means GPX is it ?

[Badger8]

so that means GPX is it ?

I would assume it means "Ninjaaaa"

[Sly_guy]

A big up's for Toto for delivering me to my door step, very much appreciated :2thumbsup. Hope i didn't scare you with my Learner riding :scooter: - i will endeavour to look over my shoulder more often cheers :niceone:

Also thankyou to (didnt catch a name) red hysoung for the light bulb.

No worries on the bulb mate... Did you get the lights sorted in the end ?

[thehovel]

Hi Folks, I am out of town for a week. :cool: Have a good night Regards Richard:Playnice:

[Weeruthie]

Hi
I've just passed my test and bought a Suzuki 250cc.... still pretty nervous and would really appreciate some advice and more experienced riders to go out with...... can I come along and join you guys?

[Gubb]

Of Course.

If you see two fat guys "holding" each other, on a Honda, you're in the right place.

[Slyer]

Butofcourse.

What bike? GN? VL? etc

[TOTO]

Hi
I've just passed my test and bought a Suzuki 250cc.... still pretty nervous and would really appreciate some advice and more experienced riders to go out with...... can I come along and join you guys?

sure thing. even more of a reason to come :niceone:

[Badger8]

If you see two fat guys "holding" each other, on a Honda, you're in the right place.

ggggggguuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!

Aww, do you want a hug too Gubb? :lol:

[TOTO]

can we have a group hug next time. It will be kinda like initiation to all new riders from us homo honda riders :hug:

[Slyer]

Honda riders can have their own group hug. ;)

[PeteMun]

Another newbie here I definately need some help aswell (in more ways than one lol)

[TOTO]

Another newbie here I definately need some help aswell (in more ways than one lol)

wohoo another hornetier. hornet riders unite :woohoo:

[Badger8]

Another newbie here I definately need some help aswell (in more ways than one lol)

Sounds you found the right place then, welcome to the asylum! :rockon:

[joshy28]

No worries on the bulb mate... Did you get the lights sorted in the end ?

Yeah i did thanks. It was a frayd wire under the mud guard. Got out the trusty duck tape and carefully kiwi-engineered the wires together

[Timmay]

What is the curriculum for tomorrow night?

[TOTO]

depending on if somebody wants something specific covered.

If nothing else, we can always do the cyrcles of death again :clap:

[PeteMun]

Hi Im Pete and I cant do hill starts :weep:


lol

[Slyer]

Hi Im Pete and I cant do hill starts :weep:


lol
Clearly you need more power.
Have you considered a GSXR1000?

[Vorno]

Hi Im Pete and I cant do hill starts :weep:


lol

lol sounds like me! :banana:

PS: Anyone keen to meet up with me? Im really bad with directions and could use a hand getting to the event!!

[Badger8]

Hi Im Pete and I cant do hill starts :weep:


lol

Easy on the lil ol hornets. Plenty of gas (say 6 grand?) and eeeeeease the clutch out... all in the clutch control, just keep enough power on so that it doesn't start to bog down.
Havent done hillstarts in a while, could be a good option for the night :)

[Candle]

hay if any one wants picking up let me know i am on the shore and happy to escort newbies to the circles of death :scooter:

[TOTO]

Clearly you need more power.
Have you considered a GSXR1000?


Very funny professor (idiotta)

[Candle]

so are we doing hill starts and the basic handling test or was that just gubs way of bringing us back to the past

[Badger8]

i thought the idea had some potential, and could be good with some newer riders too.
Take the exercises and dial them up a notch. See how far we can go with those basic skills :yes:
And practise some hill starts up and over curbs. If anyone can chuck a couple of bits of 4x2 in their pack it'd be helpful for that :2thumbsup

[TOTO]

whats a 4x2 bits ?

[Candle]

ha there just bits of timber and i dunno how helpful they'd be at hill starts but il see what i can do

may as well make things interesting

[Badger8]

ha there just bits of timber and i dunno how helpful they'd be at hill starts but il see what i can do

may as well make things interesting

Chuck em in the gutter to make it easier to step up and over the curb. then take em out once you get the hang of it. 2 bits about 100mm long is all ya need, can run 2 lanes, one piece per lane

[Candle]

consider it dun

[Gubb]

I think things like 10m in 20 seconds or over could be a go-er.

And Wheelie practice.

[TOTO]

wheelie practice on Gubb's hornet :woohoo:

[Badger8]

i'm so pro i can ride with two wheels on the ground, beat that!
and i can stop a train from 60 mile an hour in 2 metres :rofl:

[TOTO]

i'm so pro i can ride with two wheels on the ground, beat that!
and i can stop a train from 60 mile an hour in 2 metres :rofl:

Is it a bird ?

Is it a plane ?


NO, Its SuperBadger :not:

[Sharry]

Clearly you need more power.
Have you considered a GSXR1000?

Might be best if he tries hill starts with two wheels on the ground to start with :lol:

[imw-hornet]

Sounds like fun , and a few burnouts from missing the 2 x 4's ha ha see u there , may the hornets swarm ,,,,, yea ha

[Vorno]

i thought the idea had some potential, and could be good with some newer riders too.
Take the exercises and dial them up a notch. See how far we can go with those basic skills :yes:
And practise some hill starts up and over curbs. If anyone can chuck a couple of bits of 4x2 in their pack it'd be helpful for that :2thumbsup

...The next time I ride I need to go out about 100km (breaking in my engine ^^) So it would be awesome if we could go somewhere!




Is it a bird ?

Is it a plane ?


NO, Its SuperBadger :not:

LMAO YOU ALL HAVE TO WATCH THIS!
http://www.badgerbadgerbadger.com/

[Badger8]

...The next time I ride I need to go out about 100km (breaking in my engine ^^) So it would be awesome if we could go somewhere!


I'm sure there'd be someone who's keen for a ride in the afternoon, just chuck the idea out there. What time you free in the arvo's?


LMAO YOU ALL HAVE TO WATCH THIS!
http://www.badgerbadgerbadger.com/

Where do you think i got the nickname from?:first:

[joshy28]

The GN1250, i mean 250 and I cant make it tonight. Tonight is pretty much the only night for a couple months that i can try my 'secret fishing spot' :sherlock: i found the other day... If i have any luck ill let you know. Hav fun guys, looks like the weather is a go :2thumbsup

[imw-hornet]

Never mind the weather ,,,,it's always a go :) have fun fishing

[.chris]

Can we please cover pre-ride checks?

I know I asked a while back, but I was late to the ride and it was wet so numbers were down, and I am not sure if you covered it or not.

cheers

[imw-hornet]

Can we please cover pre-ride checks?

I know I asked a while back, but I was late to the ride and it was wet so numbers were down, and I am not sure if you covered it or not.

cheers

Yep , we did cover it ,,,, servers you right for being late,,,you know what they say when you snooze ,,,,,,ha ha :)

[Timmay]

is it albany noel leeming or westgate tonight?

[Sly_guy]

is it albany noel leeming or westgate tonight?

It's both mate...

We meet at Westgate and then Ride over to Noel Leeming Car Park at Albany !

leave Westgate at 7pm, usually up at Albany by 7:30 ish...

Some folks meet straight Albany. :)

[.chris]

Yep , we did cover it ,,,, servers you right for being late,,,you know what they say when you snooze ,,,,,,ha ha :)

geeezzz you guys run a tight ship, I was only 5 minutes late.
Have to ride faster this week.

[Badger8]

geeezzz you guys run a tight ship, I was only 5 minutes late.
Have to ride faster this week.

we meet up from 6:30 onward, and plan to depart at 7pm (give or take a couple of minutes) so that we are over at westgate ready to go by 7:30 :yes:
Come on down early and meet some of the crew and have a chinwag :sunny:

[imw-hornet]

Ever think about getting one of these Fizbin ,,, i know you wanted a big bike ,,, :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgIUnWwHA9U&feature=related

[Candle]

absolutely come down early and find out who we all are and we mite do pre ride inspections b4 we leave

got the wood just need the kerb

[MarkH]

Ever think about getting one of these Fizbin ,,, i know you wanted a big bike ,,, :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgIUnWwHA9U&feature=related

You can get them cheaper: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTfmZdO6pi4

[Vorno]

A big thanks to everyone for tonight!!
Thanks for putting up with my crappy driving :third:
...Hopefully next time I come I'll not stall! :second:

[Sly_guy]

A big thanks to everyone for tonight!!
Thanks for putting up with my crappy driving :third:
...Hopefully next time I come I'll not stall! :second:

Mate, you just need more practice, that's all it is ! :), and there's only one real way to get that !

I strongly suggest you keep on coming, it will make you so much more confident, and it'll happen a lot quicker than you think!

It's a good bunch of guys with a lot of experience, I've learnt a HELL of a lot from them (and some stuff I probably shouldn't too, but that's mostly at the pub afterwards!)

[Badger8]

A big thanks to everyone for tonight!!
Thanks for putting up with my crappy driving :third:
...Hopefully next time I come I'll not stall! :second:

No worries mate, was good to see you improving over the night! :yes:
as for the stalling, give it a bit more gas, and eeeease the clutch out... it's all in the clutch control, probably a good topic for next week! :shifty:

[Badger8]

It's a good bunch of guys with a lot of experience, I've learnt a HELL of a lot from them (and some stuff I probably shouldn't too, but that's mostly at the pub afterwards!)

Did Fizbin touch you funny too? :jerry:

[shah]

sorry to have missed the westgate-albany leg - i always enjoy that - and for having to leave early. thanks to Nick & Co for running the "class". welcome to the meet, eh, Kurt, Richard and Peter. good on you Vaughn for doing your longest ride ever tonight. there will be more, surely. and congratulations to Katrina for "losing" her L-plate. regards, Shah.

[TOTO]

Great to meet so many new people. Hope you had a good and useful time so we can see you next time :)




Thanks for putting up with my crappy driving :third:

...Hopefully next time I come I'll not stall! :second:


Lesson number one - You are a BIKER :banana: so you are not "driving" - You are "RIDING" :scooter: You are now a free man :woohoo:


second re stalling - practice practice practice my friend. u will get the hagng of it in no time.

(actually i'm not really supposed to be telling you this but...:psst: everybody stalls...:psst: even the people on the "big" bikes :psst:




Thanks for everything to everyone, catch ya next week :clap:

[Squiggles]

Bah, had someone coming to check out the bike and couldnt make it!

[imw-hornet]

A big thanks Gys for last night ,was good fun. Great to see so many new riders comming aswell ,keep it up guys ,see you all next week

[Gubb]

Massive turn out last night. Nice.

Next week:

Pre-ride checks (anyone know much about this? I usually just bother with the basic common-sense stuff)
Hill starts
something else
Slow races

[Timmay]

Hi, thanks to everyone, last night was good, nice to see I can still learn things. I don't mind running through my pre ride check list next week.

[TOTO]

Hey if I wear roller skates, would it count as training wheels for the slow races ?

[PeteMun]

welcome to the meet, eh, Kurt, Richard and Peter..

Thanks it was good to meet all you crazy people.. Next time I will have proper gear and shoes that wont hurt my toes every time I change gear lol what a newbie..

Who had that awesome sounding loud as a mofo bike, I think it was blue?

The emergency braking went alright apart from locking the rear up half the time and I think Im the crappiest at the slow races.. 1.5 meters max fucking lol

Cya next week, cheers guys.. Pete.

[TOTO]

Who had that awesome sounding loud as a mofo bike, I think it was blue?



that would be my Hooligan :rolleyes:

[.chris]

that would be my Hooligan :rolleyes:

don't blame the bike, it hardly makes any noise without you :yes:

[Nagash]

Massive turn out last night. Nice.

Next week:

Pre-ride checks (anyone know much about this? I usually just bother with the basic common-sense stuff)
Hill starts
something else
Slow races

I'll probably come by next week, i've been a ridiculously busy just lazy.

Regarding pre-ride checks, normal stuff like lights, brake lights, indicators, oil level, i'll bring a tyre pressure gauge, good idea though.

My apologies for being absent as of late. Got the internet back atleast.

[PeteMun]

that would be my Hooligan :rolleyes:

Sounds very nice ! Not like my high pitched vacuum cleaner lol

[Badger8]

Massive turn out last night. Nice.

Next week:

Pre-ride checks (anyone know much about this? I usually just bother with the basic common-sense stuff)
Hill starts
something else
Slow races

would recommend clutch control for the 'something else', leads well into hill starts, avoiding stalls, and slow races. am happy to do a speel on the more technical side of it assuming i make it out :buggerd:

[Slyer]

Taking off from full lock was educational.

[Vorno]

?

The emergency braking went alright apart from locking the rear up half the time and I think Im the crappiest at the slow races.. 1.5 meters max fucking lol

Cya next week, cheers guys.. Pete.


lol... and then there was the part where I pulled too hard on the brakes and skid to a stop!! apparently I'm very lucky I didn't fall? :calm:

[Sly_guy]

Regarding pre-ride checks, normal stuff like lights, brake lights, indicators, oil level, i'll bring a tyre pressure gauge, good idea though.

Dude, you forgot to add, "making sure at least one indicator is hanging off.., front tire is as bald as a bald thing" :D

Be good to see you next week you lazy bastard !

[Dean]

Will try to come along next Wednesday NASS ride (hopefully bike fixed by then). Will be good to meet everyone, will there be any certain exercises for next week?

[Vorno]

will there be any certain exercises for next week?

YES!!! THERE WILL BE PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TYME!!! :banana:

[Dean]

YES!!! THERE WILL BE PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TYME!!! :banana:

?????? Peanut jelly time? please elaborate

[Gubb]

*sigh*

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[Nagash]

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[Dean]

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: hahaha i nearly choked on my Milo.
So thats what everyone is singing at school, +1 to both of you.
Thanks for the laugh Nagash,Gubb.

[Vorno]

lol I can't believe that there are still people who havn't seen it!

[fizbin]

funnies funnies funnies!

[imw-hornet]

Hay chaps ,,,what's on the cards for tomorrow might be dragging a guy from the office along with me.

[TOTO]

I may have a new toy tomorrow :p

[Sly_guy]

I may have a new toy tomorrow :p

Does that mean you sold the white one, and got something else ? (greedy bastard, 2 bikes...)

[Badger8]

Massive turn out last night. Nice.

Next week:

Pre-ride checks (anyone know much about this? I usually just bother with the basic common-sense stuff)
Hill starts
something else
Slow races

would recommend clutch control for the 'something else', leads well into hill starts, avoiding stalls, and slow races. am happy to do a speel on the more technical side of it assuming i make it out :buggerd:

And i will be making it out tonight. Just got home now tho dammit, and stuff to do, so will be straight to the gassie! :doh:

[.chris]

I shall be in attendance.
Will have that L plate for the chap that needed one last week.

[Reido]

oh dear god.. i didnt realise how unpracticed/crap i was at slow riding o.O :crazy:

And i stalled twice... first time in fricken months :pinch:

guess that means i should come next time too

thanks guys, and thanks to mark for the adjustment tips etc =]

[imw-hornet]

Great night again chaps,,,,well done to all the new guys ,and you as well big guy :)

[mtroskill]

Yup...thanks for having me.... the ride to albany pushed the comfort zone a little which was good..

have to get rid of the tinted visor for next time...

[Slyer]

have to get rid of the tinted visor for next time...
Yes I learned that the hard way. Many many times. Actually I still haven't learned it. =/

[TOTO]

thanks for a good night and a good laugh tonight boys and girls.

A Special thanks to Sly_guy for taking me to his house, giving me his pump to use and allowing me to use his strap-on equipment. Top man :first:

[Badger8]

A Special thanks to Sly_guy for taking me to his house, giving me his pump ... allowing me to use his strap-on equipment ...

:blink: dude, what goes on on the shore stays on the shore...


Only just got home, was a bit chilly on the ride home after i dropped off the pink batts :lol:

[Gubb]

thanks for a good night and a good laugh tonight boys and girls.

A Special thanks to Sly_guy for taking me to his house, giving me his pump to use and allowing me to use his strap-on equipment. Top man :first:

:lol: Foreigners innocent and accidental inappropriate comments crack me up.

[Sharry]

Twas a fun night guys. I got to take my first pillion for a quiet ride, he was a brave man :msn-wink:

[shah]

riding the twisty road from westgate to albany in the dark was quite amazing. sorry i was too slow for the two guys who overtook me, but the old weary eyes don't see too well or fast enough anymore. even crossed the centre-line once. not happy at all. hmm...more practice, i guess.

glad to meet your acquiantance Jaime, Sam and Attila. and thanks once again for those who put the NASS evening together.

[TOTO]

sorry i was too slow for the two guys who overtook me...


You were riding at the pace you are comfourtable at. thats how everyone should behave. I like to ride behind different people to see different styles if riding that fit mine, or I can learn from. Its not abouts speed. You were riding to the conditions, so you are a top man :niceone:

[Sly_guy]

A Special thanks to Sly_guy for taking me to his house, giving me his pump to use and allowing me to use his strap-on equipment. Top man :first:

Dude, I hope to god you meant that freudian slip....

I hereby state, that I DO NOT need strap on equipment...

[retro asian]

riding the twisty road from westgate to albany in the dark was quite amazing.

Took the easy route last night, as I'm finding riding in pitch black a bit of a challenge too... especially when cars come the opposite way around a tight corner and the glare means you can't see any road at all!

I'm gonna get some carrots inside me before next Wednesday...



(carrots help you see in the dark)

[TOTO]

I'm gonna get some carrots inside me ...





another honda rider :woohoo:

[Slyer]

Nonono, carrots make other people see YOU better in the dark.

[Vorno]

Nonono, carrots make other people see YOU better in the dark.

lol yeh... like that person who ate too many carrots and turned ORANGE!!! LMAO

[thehovel]

What do you want to do tonight Regards Richard

[Vorno]

meh beats me...:bash: :P

[Badger8]

You have to ask? :apint:

[shah]

won't be able to make it this evening. and next wednesday. will definitely miss the Westgate-Albany ride along the twisties. you boys and girls have a great session, eh.

[Vorno]

soz guys, giving this week a miss as well & possibly the next few one's.

[motleycbt125]

Hi everyone me and my brother might possibly be coming down to NASS tonight, what routes/exercises will there be today. :)

[Candle]

i love the rain im there with bells on

[imw-hornet]

Going to have to give tonight a miss chaps , so have fun and see you next week cheers

[TOTO]

nice to see most of ya falks. some good laugh tonight.


nice pace candle - a great example of riding to the conditions :niceone:


edit: Someone tell me - what time is it ? :killingme

[Candle]

yea the was a great night have to do it again sometime

when the wethers not to good would be best

[Sly_guy]

edit: Someone tell me - what time is it ? :killingme

don't fucking do it ! :D

[Sharry]

don't fucking do it ! :D

That's a real time?

[Sharry]

Well I did leave the evening with a couple of knowledges that I didn't have prior :eek5:

And I was passed on the way home by a large black Hornet with two cuddly guys riding it, the one on the back was doing what looked like a peanut butter dance :lol:

[Badger8]

*BING BONG* It is now 11:24pm, and i've just got home... i would also like to remind you that IT'S PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME, PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!!!
Do the peanutbutterjelly peanutbutterjelly peanutbutterjelly wit a BASEBALL BAT!!!

[Sharry]

OH NO IT HAS FOLLOWED ME HOME :blink:

[Badger8]

It's been stuck in my head the whole way home, and had steve singing it behind me at the lights. You all have to suffer too! :laugh:

Now wher' y'at? wher' y'at? wher' y'at? wher' y'at?
now der y'go! der y'go! der y'go! der y'go!

[Sharry]

That damb peanut butter gets stuck in your mouth

[retro asian]

It's been stuck in my head the whole way home, and had steve singing it behind me at the lights. You all have to suffer too! :laugh:

Now wher' y'at? wher' y'at? wher' y'at? wher' y'at?
now der y'go! der y'go! der y'go! der y'go!

OMG :sweatdrop

[accident]

would have been their but the bike had other ideas. (would not start)
piece of shit.

[fizbin]

Well I did leave the evening with a couple of knowledges that I didn't have prior :eek5:

And I was passed on the way home by a large black Hornet with two cuddly guys riding it, the one on the back was doing what looked like a peanut butter dance :lol:

Oh yeah that would have been me!IT'S PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME, PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!!!
Do the peanutbutterjelly peanutbutterjelly peanutbutterjelly wit a BASEBALL BAT!!!



OH NO IT HAS FOLLOWED ME HOME :blink:
Prrrrrr you only wish i had followed you home :crazy::hug:


It's been stuck in my head the whole way home, and had steve singing it behind me at the lights. You all have to suffer too! :laugh:

IT'S PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME, PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!!!
Do the peanutbutterjelly peanutbutterjelly peanutbutterjelly wit a BASEBALL BAT!!!


would have been their but the bike had other ideas. (would not start)
piece of shit.
Shopping time!!!!!!!

[Badger8]

would have been their but the bike had other ideas. (would not start)
piece of shit.

if it doesnt work you're not kicking it hard enough! :first:

[Gubb]

I have not laughed so hard in months.

Cheers guys, exactly just the sort of night I needed. Should have "Theory nights" more often.

[Sharry]

I have not laughed so hard in months.

Cheers guys, exactly just the sort of night I needed. Should have "Theory nights" more often.


Pray for rain next Wednesday ;)

[Sly_guy]

Whats the plan tomorrow night then ?

Can I suggest more general knowledge, not so much bike related activity ?

[TOTO]

tomorrow is gonna be clearer than today.

[Candle]

thank god for that tho wet rideing aint to bad especially when the quiz is on and its that time................................ did some one say peanut butter jelly?

[TOTO]

I have just put a new rear tyre today so I am keen for a ride/practice in whatever the conditions :yes:

[Sly_guy]

I'm keen to practice emergency braking in the wet...

Just in case some dozy fucking bitch changes in to you lane in the wet during rush hour traffic, indicating after she's started the move, and you have to slam the brakes on to avoid hitting her...

The conciquenses of this, if you get it wrong, could be (just hypothetically), you end up locking the front wheel, the bike goes under you and you go skidding down the fast lane, rolling a few times, and end up layed on your back stunned... The bike meanwhile gets scraped to buggery.

Just hypothetically, of course !

:wari:

[Gubb]

Keen for anything. See you guys tomorrow night.

[Badger8]

Just hypothetically, of course !

:wari:

Something you want to share with us perchance? :whistle:

Will try n drag my sorry arse out tomorrow night, see if i can be bothered in whatever the weather turns into

[imw-hornet]

Something you want to share with us perchance? :whistle:

Will try n drag my sorry arse out tomorrow night, see if i can be bothered in whatever the weather turns into

Not to worry ,I am sure that you will have your pink bats with you ,,,,, ha ha

[.chris]

Might just be able to make it for the ride from out west to the shore, probably have to bail then. still getting over this man-flu :Playnice:

Might even have a bike louder than Toto's for this one.:devil2:

[Nagash]

Hmm... ran outof gas and managed to top it up with $3 of fuel which has to last me till tommorow when I get paid haha.

So I think i'll eb giving it a miss.

Have a good one, and stay safe in the wet.

Ride to the conditions and all that so go faster when a big puddle comes up..

[Badger8]

Hmm... ran outof gas and managed to top it up with $3 of fuel which has to last me till tommorow when I get paid haha.

So I think i'll eb giving it a miss.

Have a good one, and stay safe in the wet.

Ride to the conditions and all that so go faster when a big puddle comes up..

Get yer arse to shell and i'll shout ya a tank of gas, been too long since we seen ya! :yes:

[TOTO]

Get yer arse to shell and i'll shout ya a tank of gas, been too long since we seen ya! :yes:

damn right. we split 50/50 badger.


cmon nagash you jigolo, get your ass to the gasse.

[.chris]

I tried to make it. rode out, got wet, got cold came home. :doctor:

[chasio]

I made my first one tonight. Good to meet a top bunch and learn some useful stuff. I'll be adjusting that brake pedal and trying to park a bit more safely in future, for sure. I hope to be back in a couple of weeks... Cheers. :apint:

[TOTO]

I made my first one tonight. Good to meet a top bunch and learn some useful stuff. I'll be adjusting that brake pedal and trying to park a bit more safely in future, for sure. I hope to be back in a couple of weeks... Cheers. :apint:

Always nice to have new people mate. nice to meet you.

[MsKABC]

Nice to meet you guys tonight and have a few laughs. Hopefully do it again soon :yes:

[madbikeboy]

Thanks Toto, good skills. Thanks to Gubb, I want a street triple now, my bank manager is going to be pissed... LOL!

[TOTO]

Nice to meet you guys tonight and have a few laughs. Hopefully do it again soon :yes:

NIce to have you with us. Will be cool when one day you can take the little one with ya :yes:


Thanks Toto, good skills. Thanks to Gubb, I want a street triple now, my bank manager is going to be pissed... LOL!

yr bank will be more than happy to lend you the money with a nice interest you can pay for the next 5 years.

good stories you tell - you should join us more often Mad Mike Boy

[fizbin]

sorry i didn't make it tonight guys. i didn't get home until 7pm and i couldn't be arsed doing anything after that... next week

[Sly_guy]

Cheers guys, I needed cheering up, although there was a bit too much laughter for my liking ! :)

[Slyer]

The conciquenses of this, if you get it wrong, could be (just hypothetically), you end up locking the front wheel, the bike goes under you and you go skidding down the fast lane, rolling a few times, and end up layed on your back stunned... The bike meanwhile gets scraped to buggery.
I've done that before!
On my first day of riding. :bleh:

[Sly_guy]

Just spoken to the insurance company,..... The other party (for other party, read Stupid dumb arse bitch!) has admitted liability !

Wooo hoo, no $850 excess for the bike and $250 excess on the gear !!!!

Now, just fingers crossed the bike is a write off !!!

[samgab]

Just spoken to the insurance company,..... The other party (for other party, read Stupid dumb arse bitch!) has admitted liability !

Wooo hoo, no $850 excess for the bike and $250 excess on the gear !!!!

Now, just fingers crossed the bike is a write off !!!

Seems odd that all Hyo's are apparently cursed to end their existence in this manner. May I suggest a not-Hyo for your replacement?
Just a suggestion.
Also, perhaps a full account of what happened?

[Sly_guy]

Seems odd that all Hyo's are apparently cursed to end their existence in this manner. May I suggest a not-Hyo for your replacement?
Just a suggestion.
Also, perhaps a full account of what happened?

Pretty much a full account :)
I'm keen to practice emergency braking in the wet...

Just in case some dozy fucking bitch changes in to you lane in the wet during rush hour traffic, indicating after she's started the move, and you have to slam the brakes on to avoid hitting her...

The conciquenses of this, if you get it wrong, could be (just hypothetically), you end up locking the front wheel, the bike goes under you and you go skidding down the fast lane, rolling a few times, and end up layed on your back stunned... The bike meanwhile gets scraped to buggery.

Just hypothetically, of course !

:D

[MarkH]

Now, just fingers crossed the bike is a write off !!!

Why do Hyosung riders keep saying that? When GSXRTrace had her Suzuki written off :crybaby: she wasn't so thrilled about it, but Hyosung riders get told their bike is a write off and they are all like :wari:

[Sly_guy]

Why do Hyosung riders keep saying that? When GSXRTrace had her Suzuki written off :crybaby: she wasn't so thrilled about it, but Hyosung riders get told their bike is a write off and they are all like :wari:

It's not written off yet... and unfortunately, it probably wont be ! :(....

The reason behind that is.... I don't really want to climb back on a bike that's been in an accident... that and the fact that I'll have to declare it's been accident damaged when selling (in about 8 weeks), so will get less cash for it...

I still strongly maintain that bike has been excellent :) I've loved it...

[MarkH]

It's not written off yet... and unfortunately, it probably wont be ! :(....

Why do you think it wont be? Usually fairing damage = expensive = write off.

[samgab]

Why do you think it wont be? Usually fairing damage = expensive = write off.

Naked bike = not much fairing...

[MarkH]

Naked bike = not much fairing...

Oh, a naked ho-bag. Fully faired bikes are better - have an accident and the insurance buys you a new bike.

[madbikeboy]

Why do Hyosung riders keep saying that? When GSXRTrace had her Suzuki written off :crybaby: she wasn't so thrilled about it, but Hyosung riders get told their bike is a write off and they are all like :wari:

The real question is, why do so many Hyobag riders throw their bikes down the road. Is it to collect insurance money, or are they just trying to punish the hyobag in return...?

[Gubb]

Arse. I think that was my last NASS.

I fly out on Wednesday morning. Should be coming up for a weekend soon for a farewell. I'll send out invite PMs soon.

[EJK]

It's not written off yet... and unfortunately, it probably wont be ! :(....

The reason behind that is.... I don't really want to climb back on a bike that's been in an accident... that and the fact that I'll have to declare it's been accident damaged when selling (in about 8 weeks), so will get less cash for it...

I still strongly maintain that bike has been excellent :) I've loved it...

When did this happen? Well good that you are alright.

I'm not sure but, for some cases, the insurance company could give you another (new) GT250. If that happens, is it a good thing or a bad thing? :lol:

[Badger8]

Arse. I think that was my last NASS.

I fly out on Wednesday morning. Should be coming up for a weekend soon for a farewell. I'll send out invite PMs soon.

Shit, they didnt give much warning did they?!
You'll have to come up for a weekend and hit the dirt trails too :yes:

[imw-hornet]

Arse. I think that was my last NASS.

I fly out on Wednesday morning. Should be coming up for a weekend soon for a farewell. I'll send out invite PMs soon.

What is this all about ,,,,,tell us more

[Gubb]

What is this all about ,,,,,tell us more
Jeez dude. Keep up.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1129212317#post1129212317

[retro asian]

Arse. I think that was my last NASS.

I fly out on Wednesday morning. Should be coming up for a weekend soon for a farewell. I'll send out invite PMs soon.

I'm only out of the country a week... and now we've lost a NASS regular and another Hyosung bites the dust?

:doh::doh:

[Sly_guy]

Gubb, what will we do without you ??,

Someone's going to have to put on 30kg, and shave their head.... oh, and borrow a white hornet ? :D


Got the news today that the Hyo is a repair job :argue:, and it's going to take 4, (YES FOUR) weeks.... so... May well see you guys at the pub again.

[shah]

bon voyage, Gubb. the capital's nice. missed NASS last week because the missus and i were there (Wellington, that is). it was the last few days of the Monet and the Impressionists exhibition at Te Papa. so didn't want to miss it. yup, still eyeing that Street Triple. if only Triumph would lower the seat to 760mm. mean time, will just have to make do with me F650GSTwin.