North Auckland Street Skills - NASS

[Qkchk]

What: Riding skills practise / On road Mentoring
When: Wednesday Nights
Where: Meet at Shell Westgate or Albany Noel Lemming Carpark (Check thread for updates)
Who: Learner Riders and anyone getting back into Motorcycling
Why: Practice essential skills to stay alive on the road.
Practical advice on your riding.
Meet new friends. :2thumbsup
Time: 6:30pm (Departing 7pm) or 7.30 @ Albany
Cost: Nil, nudda, nothing. Just your time and attention.
Requirements: Valid motorcycle licence for the type of bike being ridden, current WOF / Registration and appropriate safety gear including a helmet.


Weather Permitting -
Heavy Rain will cancel for that week. Showers ok, look on the thread for more up to date information.

Depending on the number of riders and their experience levels, a short ride may be included to practice further skills. If there are enough riders, some nights can be split into two different learning groups.

Some nights may include:

Practicing essential skills and techniques in a quiet carpark
On-the-road practice which may see you doing up to a 1hr - 1 1/2hr ride.
Details of what will be happening each week will be posted on the thread.

Check the thread for more information...


Disclaimer:
The NASS is intended to give learner riders advice on their riding and to practice their skills in a safe and relaxed environment. The organisers of NASS are NOT responsible for any rider and/or any persons involved. All people attending the NASS do so at their own risk.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Good on you Dawn. At least you have the qualifaction and the exsperance to run this type of thing.:yes::2thumbsup

[daaatomic]

Yay for NASS! I dont care what it's called, I'll be there. Thanks QkCHK for stepping up.

[CB ARGH]

Umm... that means that there's two mentor rides at the same time, at the same place. I love the idea, I'd go to it, but it would be better if it were on a different day. That way those who want to get better at riding (Like me) would have two training rides a week, instead of a choice between two on the same day.

Just a tip, but well done!! :2thumbsup

[Qkchk]

Umm... that means that there's two mentor rides at the same time, at the same place. I love the idea, I'd go to it, but it would be better if it were on a different day. That way those who want to get better at riding (Like me) would have two training rides a week, instead of a choice between two on the same day.

Just a tip, but well done!! :2thumbsup

What was the other one? This thread will be replacing the W.O.T.S. Kitty will still have her M.A.P on Mondays.

[The Pastor]

Sounds like a good idea. When I finally get my bike back on the road i might come have a look.

[TOTO]

Well Done QKCHK :niceone:

Whenever I get the wednesday off work I'll be there for sure :yes:

[fizbin]

Thanks for Stepping up qchik!
will make along once the wife get back and be there every wednesday after that!:done:

[Morcs]

Are we including off road riding on road tyres? :wari:

[NOMIS]

So is a casey stoner allowed then?

[Qkchk]

Are we including off road riding on road tyres? :wari:
There could be a chance of starting an Adventure/Gravel road ride in Summer (an alternative to the ATNR), but this thread is all about the newbies.


So is a casey stoner allowed then?Not unless he wants my foot up his backside for showing off.

[Kittyhawk]

AWESOME!! thanks for stepping up Qkchk and The Hovel!!! saves me noodling my way out there from this side of town!:innocent:

[NOMIS]

Not unless he wants my foot up his backside for showing off.

lol... lucky im not him then aye

[Gubb]

Yes! North Shore High Tea Committee approves.

[FROSTY]

Offer as before stands. Base the whateverthefuckitscalled at my car yard.
4 reasons for--1) a very quiet area to practice skills with no skateboarders etc.
2) a dry warm place for theory
3)a 15km section of twisty road very close by to practice the new skills
4) if it turns to poop a transport vehicle available and a warm dry place to store ya bike

Prolly a shit loada reasons why not but hey I offered
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[CB ARGH]

What was the other one? This thread will be replacing the W.O.T.S. Kitty will still have her M.A.P on Mondays.

That made no sense.

Instead of the L.E.T.T.E.R.S please write the words mate. If there won't be two rides at the same place/time/day then this is all sweet. I'll definately be there, nooby me all the way! :wari:

[Gubb]

It makes sense to everyone but you.

[Cr1MiNaL]

what about the AWNMR Dawn? Also are posers allowed?

[CB ARGH]

It makes sense to everyone but you.

That's not good is it. :pinch:

[Qkchk]

That's not good is it. :pinch:

In a Nutshell, this will be replacing the AWNMR.

[Qkchk]

Prolly a shit loada reasons why not but hey I offered
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Thanks for the offer Frosty!

I understand what your saying. Will need to suss things out but need to talk to Richard first (It is his ride). Maybe we could alternate it with Albany?

[Qkchk]

An 'open road' ride is planned (depending on weather).
If it is raining, the road ride will be postponed but there will still be a training session.

Learner riders will be followed and their riding monitored. We will stop occasionally and go over any pointers/advice/feedback on their riding skills.

Meet at Westgate 6.30pm
Rider briefing at 6.55PM SHARP! Detailing what we will doing/how far and what to look out for - If your not there for the briefing, no ride.
Pre-Ride Inspections (Go over your bike to make sure its Road Worthy)
Minimum Riding gear: Helmet, Jacket, Pants, Gloves, Boots
Please make sure you are warm enough while riding (Cold = Fatigue)
No tinted or Irridium Visors to be worn, you will be told to go home.
Attitudes and Rossi wannabees not welcome.

[Cr1MiNaL]

Attitudes and Rossi wannabees not welcome.



Oh dang !:eek5:

[Qkchk]

Oh dang !:eek5:

Im sure youve got better things to do (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=74846)........

[musicman]

So... umm... where exactly are we meeting in Westgate? I've only been there once (for the start of the CC Challenge). Also I work in the city so I'm guessing just go down SH16 to the end of the NW Motorway?

[Qkchk]

So... umm... where exactly are we meeting in Westgate? I've only been there once (for the start of the CC Challenge). Also I work in the city so I'm guessing just go down SH16 to the end of the NW Motorway?

Have attached a Map to Post #1 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1632381&postcount=1). Meeting at the Shell station (Next to McDonalds) at 6.30pm.

[Devil]

Cant confirm if i'll be there tonight. Got people away from work so gotta cover the later shift. May make it straight from work though we'll see.

Gotta pick the KTM up from it's first service at some point too.

[Qkchk]

Weather is near perfect, so it looks like we are set to go for a ride!
Remember to wrap up warm (it IS going to be :cold: later tonight) and getting cold on a bike leads to fatigue.. Grab a bikers balaclava or wrap up your neck with a warm scarf. 1/3rd of heat loss is through the head and neck areas.
Dont forget to fill your bike with fuel when you arrive - so nobody is pushing their bike home Be ready to do a pre-ride check on your bike. (Even tho you should of done it before you left home... :weird:) If you are not sure what a pre-ride check is or how to do it, dont panic we can go through it together....

Catch you all up at Westgate tonight.

[Morcs]

Oh dang !:eek5:

Nothing to say you cant rark up and down the road outside on the back wheel...

I wont be out tonight, my bellypan literally just arrived, so gonna be fitting that tonight :D

Hope it all goes well Dawn.

Let me know If you need any people to show how things shouldnt be done :devil2:

[musicman]

Does "street skills" sound like it's referring to stunting, or is it just me?

[Gubb]

Sorry folks, working tonight. Got staff appraisals to write before I leave.

Everybody fails. No pay-rises. :clap:

[Nagash]

Well i'm back from my 5 day tour..

Minor frost bite on my little finger, but that's about it. Was well worth it.

AND! Just on the way home, maybe 20 minutes from home I was boosting pretty quick because my hands were killing me and I got pulled over by a mufti.. two scotish blokes having a go at how stupid and ridiculous I am and waving an $800 ticket around and then one of them just winked, and they drove off. It wasn't my charm because I didn't get a chance to say much.. perhaps my good looks?


Anyway, after all that bull. I'll be there, keen for a ride. Again.

[Devil]

I will be there.

[Cr1MiNaL]

Well i'm back from my 5 day tour..

Minor frost bite on my little finger, but that's about it. Was well worth it.

AND! Just on the way home, maybe 20 minutes from home I was boosting pretty quick because my hands were killing me and I got pulled over by a mufti.. two scotish blokes having a go at how stupid and ridiculous I am and waving an $800 ticket around and then one of them just winked, and they drove off. It wasn't my charm because I didn't get a chance to say much.. perhaps my good looks?


Anyway, after all that bull. I'll be there, keen for a ride. Again.

I think the cops are getting a lot nicer to us bike riders... :rockon: I met a few good chaps recently, told me not to clutch it next time :wacko: I was like ok officer :sweatdrop might see you guys there tonight just for kicks...

[EJK]

When Disco Dan made the AWNR Thread, it wasn't popular. But when Qkchk made a thread about the same thing, it's so damn popular! :pinch:

I'll try and be there... next week...

[Gubb]

AWNR was awesome. I still don't know why it was shit-canned all of a sudden. The thread could have at least stayed.

[Qkkid]

Are we including off road riding on road tyres? :wari:

:laugh::msn-wink: Yes darling just for you we will.

[Qkkid]

what about the AWNMR Dawn? Also are posers allowed?

:eek:Yeah bring ya white boots pretty boy:bleh:

[Qkchk]

Great ride last night!

Must of been one of the most coldest rides Ive done for a while. :cold: Some really good riding was on display, even from those who had not been on those roads before. It goes to show how important it is to have a decent headlight and anti-fog for your visor and what it can do to your confidence while riding at night.

Couple of things to remember:

Look to the left white shoulder line while approaching an oncoming car (to avoid being blinded)
Keep your lights on low beam if following another vehicle or approaching an oncoming vehicle (Unlike some on the ATNR!) :dodge:
Never outride the length of your headlight beam
When coming to a stop at an intersection, always check your mirrors to see whats approaching from behind. If they look like they wont stop or are approaching too fast, flash your brakelights to get their attention!


Catch you guys next week.

[cheesemethod]

Thanks all, that was great fun and a great experience. Probably can't come next week cause of work but I'm just down the road from Bar Africa so I'll come for a drink at least. :drinknsin:

[Devil]

Good ride apart from the whole freezing my tits off part.

Went to wave goodbye from the pub with my front wheel, but errr... seems the KTM has a little bit of punch, it just spun the rear instead!

[Sharry]

Well i'm back from my 5 day tour..

Minor frost bite on my little finger, but that's about it. Was well worth it.

AND! Just on the way home, maybe 20 minutes from home I was boosting pretty quick because my hands were killing



Check out these over gloves.

I just bought a pair last weekend and they do work. I had one day (when we had 0 degrees overnight) that my fingers where cold. otherwise they keep hands 100% dry and a hell of alot warmer.

http://www.rain-off.com/index.htm

[musicman]

Check out these over gloves.

I just bought a pair last weekend and they do work. I had one day (when we had 0 degrees overnight) that my fingers where cold. otherwise they keep hands 100% dry and a hell of alot warmer.

http://www.rain-off.com/index.htm

I'm thinking about getting a pair of those. I could hardly operate the clutch/brake levers on the ride on Wednesday. :cold: Ok maybe that's an exaggeration but my fingers were REALLY cold.

Did you order yours from the website or did you buy them from a store?

[Sharry]

Did you order yours from the website or did you buy them from a store?

I emailed her with my phone numbers. She called me and I picked them up from her house minnus the frieght for $60.00.
She lives on Huia Rd Titirangi.
If you go there ride up her drive and park in the ample car park. Dont do what I did and ride up the path to the house :o

[Qkchk]

I could hardly operate the clutch/brake levers on the ride on Wednesday. :cold: Ok maybe that's an exaggeration but my fingers were REALLY cold.


It was rather cold. Think I'll bring the heated grips next time ....

[tate35]

i sooo wana get up for this soon,to learn some new skills and meet some
kb'ers.but its a bit tricky geting away from work in napier midweek:soon:

[musicman]

What's happening this week? If it's just car park practise I'll see you all at Albany at 7:30! :scooter:

[Qkchk]

Thats the only problem with Richard running the ride, I cant tell until we see him at Westgate........ hopefully he will have his 'puter fixed shortly and be able to tells us eh....

[musicman]

Oh well I can't go tonight anyway... the boss is back from overseas and I have to stay at work later tonight to make up for all my slacking around in the past few... err... months..... :whistle:

[Devil]

I should be able to make it.

[Qkchk]

Weather should be okay for tonight. If it is raining, the training night will go ahead. If it is hailing, snowing or cats and dogs are falling from the sky then it will be postponed til next week.

See you at Westgate 6.30pm!

[Devil]

There's a good chance of me piking because my pants leak.

[fireball]

When Disco Dan made the AWNR Thread, it wasn't popular. But when Qkchk made a thread about the same thing, it's so damn popular! :pinch:



sometimes its harder to lead than follow

[Qkchk]

I wont be there tonight folks! Not worth riding over from Albany to Westgate and being soaked on the way.

See you all next week...

[fizbin]

where did everyone go!
hello.....?
echo..echo..echo
oh me and hovel had a beer for you all :done:

[fizbin]

i sooo wana get up for this soon,to learn some new skills and meet some
kb'ers.but its a bit tricky geting away from work in napier midweek:soon:

Road trip!!!!!:scooter:

[Gubb]

Finished work at 7, turned up to the carpark at 8.10, no-one there, or at the pub.

Bastards. Had to have a beer alone.

[Stickchick]

Damn, I have only just noticed this thread. Once the EL is fixed I'll be there, so hopefully next week? I will keep a closer eye on this I think.

[Qkchk]

where did everyone go!
hello.....?
echo..echo..echo
oh me and hovel had a beer for you all :done:

Cant justify riding from Albany to Westgate then back to Albany only to get wet and see 1 or 2 riders turning up. Had to make the call and it was p*ssing down when I got home @ 6pm.

Lets hope the weather is better for next week.

[fizbin]

Finished work at 7, turned up to the carpark at 8.10, no-one there, or at the pub.

Bastards. Had to have a beer alone.
You must have only just missed us, i think i got home around 8:30 so i think we left the pub just on 8 or so bummer dude

[fizbin]

Cant justify riding from Albany to Westgate then back to Albany only to get wet and see 1 or 2 riders turning up. Had to make the call and it was p*ssing down when I got home @ 6pm.

Lets hope the weather is better for next week.

Thats cool i missed you post i must have logged off just before you posted hahaha:laugh:
Nevermind hope to see you all next week.

[Devil]

Had to pike either way. Cat wasn't well, had to go to the after hours vet. So much for having any money left!

[EJK]

Is this on this Wed? Reason I ask is, the thread isn't quite popular...

[fizbin]

Is anyone coming this week or is it just a pub vist again :cold::drinkup::apint::innocent:

[Morcs]

If the weathers good might be around the area. might stop in and say hi.

[Qkchk]

Is this on this Wed? Reason I ask is, the thread isn't quite popular...

Unless you can change the weather........

[EJK]

Weathers getting fine during the evening (http://home.nzcity.co.nz/weather/weatherdetail.aspx?wla=3). I might come with Vader this Wednesday ;)

[musicman]

Weathers getting fine during the evening (http://home.nzcity.co.nz/weather/weatherdetail.aspx?wla=3). I might come with Vader this Wednesday ;)

"Fine"?
23 JUL 6PM - Partly cloudy and light rain, strong breeze with 43km/h W winds

23 JUL 9PM - Partly cloudy and light rain, fresh breeze with 40km/h W winds

I want to go, but... getting wet and cold... :no:

[westie]

but this thread is all about the newbies.

So morcs is in the right place then?

[Cr1MiNaL]

harden the fuck up new zealand!

[EJK]

harden the fuck up new zealand!

I'll see you tonight then huh? :dodge:

[EJK]

"Fine"?
23 JUL 6PM - Partly cloudy and light rain, strong breeze with 43km/h W winds

23 JUL 9PM - Partly cloudy and light rain, fresh breeze with 40km/h W winds

I want to go, but... getting wet and cold... :no:

You should come ;)

Come on you know you want to!

[Qkchk]

Whos coming tonight?

Speak now or I'll stay home! :gob: I wont be goin over to Westgate, will only meet up those brave enough @ Albany.

[Nagash]

Okay.. I chickened out.. shoot me..

I had all my full leathers on, opened the garage. And then it started properly hammering down.. I paused for 2 seconds and said a big fuck that.

Sorry guys..

[Qkchk]

I had all my full leathers on, opened the garage. And then it started properly hammering down..


Hasnt been a great run of weather lately has it? Last 3 weeks (well actually 5 weeks) has been heavy rain and/or winds.... maybe next week? (Tui)

[Nagash]

Hasnt been a great run of weather lately has it? Last 3 weeks (well actually 5 weeks) has been heavy rain and/or winds.... maybe next week? (Tui)

Haha, I got a phone call at about 10 minutes to 8 telling me to get my arse over to the pub..

So I did, luckily the rain had stopped till i got inside the pub, had good fun and said my farewells to Bryan (Brian).

Shame on all you bastards who didn't come to say good bye.. haha!

Was a good night all in all.

See you next week?

[fizbin]

Yeah i have to admit i piked out yesterday as well. i didn't walk in the door until nearly 7 and looked out side and as Josh so eliquently said "Fuck That!":cold:
Sorry EJ i promis i will make the trek next week regardless of the weather:scooter:

[EJK]

Hmmm alright then...
But honestly if the weather is so bad/ difficult for the learners/ beginners, why don't we pause this event for a season?
About 3-4 weeks ago, it was booming but now its so quiet and all...

Last nights result:
2 People showed up at Westgate. Me and Brian.

When we got to the Albany car park (LOL This is the best bit! Listen up!!) The Hovel(?) was there settled the cones, half balls and the fire hose, waiting for us in the middle of very-so-quiet carpark! :rofl:
I mean he was just STANDING there all by himself! If I could've taken a photo of it, It would've been a GOOD Demotivation poster of "Lonelyness" :rofl:




...In the other hand, It's kinda sad really....

[musicman]

Sorry guys, I thinking about going last night, was riding back to the shore from the city at about 7pm, decided to pop into the badminton centre to see my friend playing interclub, and then didn't leave until like 10:30 :sweatdrop

Anyway, what's this about farewelling Brian/Bryan?

[Nagash]

Brian's buggering off to Wellington this Sunday, something about not having a job..

That's 2 of the 3 Irish boys out of the loop..

[fizbin]

Who was bryan?

[musicman]

Who was bryan?

On KB, JustBeginning250. The guy that rides a black Suzuki 250cc Bandit with what looks like a motard/dirtbike headlight, had a red & white helmet and black riding gear. I think.

[Nagash]

On KB, JustBeginning250. The guy that rides a black Suzuki 250cc Bandit with what looks like a motard/dirtbike headlight, had a red & white helmet and black riding gear. I think.

That's really sad dude.. but you're spot on correct. Cept you failed to mention he's Irish!

[Gubb]

He was the Drunk one.

All Irish are hammered all the time aren't they?

[Badger8]

...you failed to mention he's Irish!


He was the Drunk one.

Erm... which one then? :bleh:
Bugger i missed him, back in aucks now tho, so will be tryin to make it along :)

[EJK]

I thought he was Scottish :lol:

[Qkchk]

Looks like it gonna be another week without any training..........there is a very good chance the session will be cancelled tomorrow due to the storm heading our way (again).

Catch you all next week, yet again.

[Rych]

This sounds good! I'll be sure to come along in a few weeks time. NASS planning to be running for a while?

[fizbin]

Looks like it gonna be another week without any training..........there is a very good chance the session will be cancelled tomorrow due to the storm heading our way (again).

Catch you all next week, yet again.

Yeah i was going to ask who was going to brave the weather!
A good call i think i just got off the metservice website i think i might even have to take the car to work tomorrow if this weather keeps up. It is going to be an interesting ride home that is for sure
:dodge::buggerd:

[Nagash]

This sounds good! I'll be sure to come along in a few weeks time. NASS planning to be running for a while?

Well, it should be running for bloody ages.

But that's what we said to the last guy who asked about AWNR.

It'll still be around mate, would be good to see you down there some time.


Maybe not this week though..

[Strike]

I should probably get my ass along to a ride huh....:Pokey:

[thehovel]

It's tooooo wet for me. :cold: I have had enough of wet riding for this week. Try again next week.:sunny: My putter is not fixed yet so I cann't post from home Regards Richard

[Qkchk]

Metservice reports that Wednesday could be clearing in the evening....... could.......

[Badger8]

Metservice reports that Wednesday could be clearing in the evening....... could.......

She'll be great. I would join y'all this week, but i'll be riding the roads of Kerikeri and Whangarei over the next 3 days :sunny::sunny:

[fizbin]

If everyone wills it, it will be so
ready Go.....
It's going to be fine.... It's going to be fine.... IT'S GOING TO BE FINE GOD DAM IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:angry2:

[Qkchk]

Well it looks like the weather might be on our side - finally.

I will be down at the Albany carpark @ 7.30pm tomorrow night if its not pouring down.

C U there.

[Cr1MiNaL]

I thought he was Scottish :lol:

Scottish, Irish all the same... can't understand a word of either:blink:

[Gubb]

Might catch you guys at the Pub, I won't be finishing work till 8pm.

[Nagash]

I'll be at Westgate at 6:30 if anyone's keen to do the Coatseville-Riverhead road before hand.

Come on guys, it'll be dry. No excuses!

So Gubb, does that mean you're out of the NASS for good then?

[Gubb]

Certainly not, i've got a meeting tomorrow night,starting at 6, supposed to finish at 8 all going well.

Once the training period is over (2 months or so) I can get back to my gentleman's hours (you know, about 3 or 4 a day).

[Qkchk]

I'll be at Westgate at 6:30 if anyone's keen to do the Coatseville-Riverhead road before hand.

Come on guys, it'll be dry. No excuses!



Since it is going to be dry I will be at Westgate @ 6.30pm if anyone wants some one-on-one coaching on the ride over to Albany, let me know.

[fizbin]

One on One coatching eh? :drool::lol:

[fizbin]

I'll be at Westgate at 6:30 if anyone's keen to do the Coatseville-Riverhead road before hand.

Come on guys, it'll be dry. No excuses!

So Gubb, does that mean you're out of the NASS for good then?

See you there brother!:scooter:
Have you still got the mighty yellow beast?

[Tank]

have some time on my hands this evening - Ill try and pop put for a ride and blow out some of the cobwebs.

[Qkchk]

have some time on my hands this evening - Ill try and pop put for a ride and blow out some of the cobwebs.

The way this weather has been acting, it might be the only chance you'll get for another month or two.... :(

[musicman]

Weather looks good... I'll see you all at Albany at 7:30!

[Qkchk]

Weather looks good... I'll see you all at Albany at 7:30!

Not coming to Westgate first?

[musicman]

Not coming to Westgate first?

Probably not... I finish work at 6pm (and normally don't leave the office until 6:30 or so) so it's a bit of a rush for me to get to Westgate by 6:30. You'll all be at Albany car park tonight, yeah?

[Qkchk]

Probably not... I finish work at 6pm (and normally don't leave the office until 6:30 or so) so it's a bit of a rush for me to get to Westgate by 6:30. You'll all be at Albany car park tonight, yeah?

Yeah as far as I know, unless Richard has other plans....

[fizbin]

looking foward to seeing everyone tonight will see you'll at westgate

[EJK]

Oh man... I'm missing quite a bit ain't I?
I may come next week!

[EJK]

No bike brotha! Needs a little touch up. Wof and Rego :( Wanna pillion me? haha

[musicman]

No bike brotha! Needs a little touch up. Wof and Rego :( Wanna pillion me? haha

Oh your bike has problems AGAIN?? :buggerd: I WOULD pillion you, but the Zeal's manual tells me its maximum load is 110kgs, and I'm a fat guy, so unless you weigh about 25kgs with gear on, sorry :lol:

[EJK]

Hey! You calling me fat? :lol:

[musicman]

Hey! You calling me fat? :lol:

What?! Did I?? :shutup:

[Nagash]

Me and the Yellow Canary are flying out now, see you folks there.

[fizbin]

Was great to catch up with everyone again tonight! awsome weather for a change! not to cold:cold:
thanks Dawn learn t heaps!:scooter:
was great to talk shit with everyone at the pub,
Oh yeah Josh that was a cop i don't know if you saw we were so lucky not to get pulled up!:gob: what is the rules about the sacrificial lamb!:sweatdrop

[Nagash]

Yeah, I spotted he was a cop when I passed him.. I was surprised when he didn't stop us.

I saw some toy hanging on his back window and thought it couldn't possibly be an undercover. Apparently they're getting sneakier..

Oh, and they pull the person at the back. That'd be you.

[fizbin]

he followed me all the way to my driveway!
Bastard:2guns:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Yeah, I spotted he was a cop when I passed him.. I was surprised when he didn't stop us.

I saw some toy hanging on his back window and thought it couldn't possibly be an undercover. Apparently they're getting sneakier..

Oh, and they pull the person at the back. That'd be you.





Not coming to Westgate first?
I would say that was ginga there you go Dawn he's following you around.:lol:

[Ehgreiz]

Hi there Qkchk,

Im going to be buying a Suzuki VL250 on the 21st of August (week and a half a way - counting the days so help me god i want it now)

I will probably turn up the following wednesday (27th) to check it out, this sounds like a good idea.

Ive been riding a suzuki uz125 scooter for the last 6 months and have done some motorway stints and what have you and generally really confident with handling but general skills and tips and gears and yadda yadda would really like some advice from people who know what they are doing!

Gonna be sitting my restricted in September so best to skill up for that!

[Sharry]

Hi guys,
Sorry I havnt been to any rides in the last few weeks. The rough winds have been putting me off doing the motorways and open roads....to say nothing of the rain.
I have to start work at 9pm on Wednesdays for the next two weeks so son't be making it for a while.

[Qkchk]

Hi there Qkchk,

Im going to be buying a Suzuki VL250 on the 21st of August (week and a half a way - counting the days so help me god i want it now)

I will probably turn up the following wednesday (27th) to check it out, this sounds like a good idea.

Ive been riding a suzuki uz125 scooter for the last 6 months and have done some motorway stints and what have you and generally really confident with handling but general skills and tips and gears and yadda yadda would really like some advice from people who know what they are doing!

Gonna be sitting my restricted in September so best to skill up for that!

Amazing how slow the weeks go when you're hanging out for a new bike eh? Your are welcome to come along, have a look and hopefully participate in some of the exercises. (You dont have to wait till you have your bike.........you can come and watch)

If it looks like constant rain on a Wednesday then there is a good change it is cancelled. Keep looking back on this thread for updates, I usually post them up that afternoon....

[Ehgreiz]

sounds good :)

[Qkchk]

It could be touch and go for tomorrow night but the forecast is looking promising:

Wednesday
Max: 16°C Min: 8°C
(Day) (Overnight)
Showers, afternoon fine spells. Gusty westerlies.


Short forecast for all New Zealand to midnight Wednesday 13-Aug-2008
Issued by MetService at 10:54am 12-Aug-2008


From Northland to Wellington, also Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, and the Central Plateau
Rain at times, with a few heavy falls and squally thunderstorms, but fine breaks as well.

Will post up tomorrow afternoon (when I finish work) if its going ahead.

[Badger8]

3 day rain forecast (http://www.metservice.com/default/index.php?alias=rainfcst_3daynz) looks like it could be do-able. Probably get some skittry showers, but not too heavy :wari:

[Gubb]

Probably can't make it tomorrow sorry folks, but don't let that stop you!

[fizbin]

Wont be there tonight fellas i have spent the last 4 days flat on my back with the flu soz:sick:

[Qkchk]

Metservice are still standing by their predictions. Looks like its going to clear, just had a look on the rain radar and most of the rain has past through...


Looks like its going ahead regardless!

If its raining at 6pm then I will see you guys down at Albany @ 7.30 otherwise if it does decide to clear up (which I think it will) I'll see you up at Westgate Shell @ 6.30pm. Would like to get out on the VFR tonight to test something.......... :shifty:

[EJK]

The weather should be awesome tonight.

[imw-hornet]

Thats great news , see you there

[Nagash]

Won't be attending tongiht folks, just got back from Tauranga now and my gear's *soaked*.

Have a good one guys, seems to have cleared up now.

[musicman]

The weather should be awesome tonight.

So... you coming this week?

[imw-hornet]

Yea - Ha ,,, what a great evening , thanks to all for the help and the hints , and the few stories ,,, all in all a great night , cant wait untill next week , cheers

[Badger8]

Even tho i only made it for a token appearance at the final slalolms, at least i didnt miss the pub! :apint:

And sorry i lost you coming onto the motorway Ian, i just lurve blitzing cars up onramps... especially when i get 6 in a row like that :D
Saw your headlight catch up a few times, but kept losing you again.

[Littleman]

Frosty.

Antics.

Dawn.

Patience.

[skidMark]

Hanggg on so if they want to do rossi they go on yout thursday night ride eh? how many licenses lost on the mentor ride so far, or still trying to give this event a bad rep?

[imw-hornet]

Even tho i only made it for a token appearance at the final slalolms, at least i didnt miss the pub! :apint:

And sorry i lost you coming onto the motorway Ian, i just lurve blitzing cars up onramps... especially when i get 6 in a row like that :D
Saw your headlight catch up a few times, but kept losing you again.

Ha Ha , No problem I was keen , but had to hold back :weep:,,,, just a few more months to go :banana:

[Badger8]

Ha Ha , No problem I was keen , but had to hold back :weep:,,,, just a few more months to go :banana:

oh yeah, duh! i keep forgettin you got the flappy yellow thing at the back :laugh: will remember next time and not spend the entire ride home thinking "is he there? is that his headlight back there? Hrm, hope the wind didnt catch him... oh, there he is..." :bleh:

[EJK]

So... you coming this week?

I want to...


Hanggg on so if they want to do rossi they go on yout thursday night ride eh? how many licenses lost on the mentor ride so far, or still trying to give this event a bad rep?

No license lost since Kitty kicked you out last year... :wari:

[musicman]

I want to...

Oh well, I didn't go this week either, by the time I got home from work it was 7:50pm.

What's up with your bike, dude? It seems you've been having nothing but trouble with it...

[fizbin]

Weather looks good for tonight who is coming along?:yawn:

[Qkchk]

Weather looks good for tonight who is coming along?:yawn:

Weather is starting to look good! Who's leaving their armchairs to come out and practice some skills?

[FROSTY]

your body runner over -little old lady wont be there--Gonna be seeing HXC off in suitable style

[Nagash]

I'll be there folks, getting the learn.

[imw-hornet]

Weather is starting to look good! Who's leaving their armchairs to come out and practice some skills?

Will be running a bit late :weep:so will catch you in the carpark (if i remember where it is ,, ha ha :rofl:) See you then , cheers

[EJK]

Can I please borrow someone's bike?! argh... I feel so anti-social these days...

[Badger8]

Ripping the bike to bits again this arvo in an attempt to fix problems #27, 28, and 31... If she's back together in time will come to the carpark and try her out.

[Qkchk]

I wont be heading over to Westgate tonight but will meet you folks at the Noel Lemming Carpark @ 7.30pm instead. Weather has settled over this side, so all good for tonight.

[Nagash]

Righty-o, i'm off now. See you folks at westegate and/or albany then.

[Qkchk]

Bah humbug.

Started a few exercises then the heavens opened up.

There is always next week.

[fizbin]

thankx Qkchk and hovel for turning up pity the weather turned to shit.:doh:
nice to meet the other 2 that came along.
see you all next week *hopefully*

[Badger8]

well, predictably, things took a lot longer than expected, so didnt make it out. Doesnt sound like i missed too much this week though :bleh:
After seeing the amount of kak that came out of my tank and extra in-line filter, i dunno how she ever got fuel at all! She's back to fighting fit now, oh how i missed that pull of full power... :love:

[imw-hornet]

well, predictably, things took a lot longer than expected, so didnt make it out. Doesnt sound like i missed too much this week though :bleh:
After seeing the amount of kak that came out of my tank and extra in-line filter, i dunno how she ever got fuel at all! She's back to fighting fit now, oh how i missed that pull of full power... :love:

Good stuff on getting the bike back up to speed :banana: see you next time

[imw-hornet]

As all have said about last night :(, it was still good to get out on the road and meet some other biker dudes :woohoo:, Cheers again and see you next week :yes:

[3L4NS1R]

nice meeting ya'll! cya next week in hopefully better weather...

[musicman]

Can I please borrow someone's bike?! argh... I feel so anti-social these days...

If you want (if I can make it next week) you can come to my house and borrow my GX125 to ride to the car park for the exercises. You could try riding it to Westgate and then to Albany if you want, but if you kill it you bought it! :p

EDIT: I don't just mean binning it by the way, I trust on a simple ride like that you won't, I was more talking about blowing up the redline in top gear at 105km/h engine, haha.

[imw-hornet]

If you want (if I can make it next week) you can come to my house and borrow my GX125 to ride to the car park for the exercises. You could try riding it to Westgate and then to Albany if you want, but if you kill it you bought it! :p

Ha Ha ,,, to some riders ,,,that sounds like a challenge :rofl: seriously now ,,, good on you for the offer :first:, will see you there

:)

[EJK]

If you want (if I can make it next week) you can come to my house and borrow my GX125 to ride to the car park for the exercises. You could try riding it to Westgate and then to Albany if you want, but if you kill it you bought it! :p

EDIT: I don't just mean binning it by the way, I trust on a simple ride like that you won't, I was more talking about blowing up the redline in top gear at 105km/h engine, haha.

I gotta get my own going asap!
lol thanks for the offer tho

[musicman]

I gotta get my own going asap!
lol thanks for the offer tho

See you next Wednesday then?

[EJK]

lol make it next month. I dunno mate haha

[musicman]

lol make it next month. I dunno mate haha

Just sell your bike and get one that actually runs!

[Big Dog]

Just sell your bike and get one that actually runs!

Some people buy bikes to ride them.
Some people buy bikes so they have one.
Some people buy bikes so they can clean them.
Some people buy bikes to have a cheap way to get to work.
Some people buy bikes so they have something to tinker with.

[Qkchk]

Looking good for tomorrow night!

[Badger8]

well i was finally going to be able to make it this week, until i went for a pootle this arvo and came back to find my left fork seal has finally decided to let go. My baby will be in the shop tomorrow night, so no riding for me :(

[fizbin]

well i was finally going to be able to make it this week, until i went for a pootle this arvo and came back to find my left fork seal has finally decided to let go. My baby will be in the shop tomorrow night, so no riding for me :(

Did you buy a lemon? :doctor:

[thehovel]

I won't be there tonight I am still down with the bot.:sick::sick: I had better get myself healthy for Cold Kiwi :cold::cold: Regards Richard

[Ehgreiz]

Is this on tonight? I was planning on heading out there to check it out this week :)

[Nagash]

Yes it's on tonight.

I was gonna come but just got back from a wee ride to find half my bike covered in oil and my oil reserve is empty.. I do appear to have sprung a leak somewhere..

Time to pull the bike apart! And during the sunny period too, my favourite.

[EJK]

Aaah the weather looks SWEET tonight!

See you guys next week orso ;)

[fizbin]

how about a ride tonight rather than drills? who would be keen for that?:scooter: only if every body is keen of course:Oops:
Qkchk would that be ok? :innocent:

[musicman]

well i was finally going to be able to make it this week... My baby will be in the shop tomorrow night, so no riding for me :(


I won't be there tonight...


I was gonna come but...


See you guys next week orso ;)

:blink:
Maybe we should change the thread title to "The excuse thread" :lol::dodge:


how about a ride tonight rather than drills? who would be keen for that?:scooter: only if every body is keen of course:Oops:
Qkchk would that be ok? :innocent:

I'd be keen for that, but do post up on here early enough so I know to leave work to get to Westgate in time (otherwise I'll just muck around and just be at Albany by 7:30).

[Ehgreiz]

im keen for whatever, just coming to check out the scene - will be at westage before 6.30 :)

[Nagash]

how about a ride tonight rather than drills? who would be keen for that?:scooter: only if every body is keen of course:Oops:
Qkchk would that be ok? :innocent:

You bastard..


Found the cause of the leak! Went to drain off the remaining oil to stop it from leaking all over my garage floor only to discover that the drainage cap has abondoned ship somewhere.. fucking brilliant.

Honda may have reliable engines but they don't know how to screw things to save their lives, must be an asian thing :bleh:

[EJK]

:blink:
Maybe we should change the thread title to "The excuse thread" :lol::dodge:



I'd be keen for that, but do post up on here early enough so I know to leave work to get to Westgate in time (otherwise I'll just muck around and just be at Albany by 7:30).

I promise ya buddy! I will be attending shortly! My bike is almost done! ;)

[fizbin]

I promise ya buddy! I will be attending shortly! My bike is almost done! ;)

Now where have we hear that before?:Oops:

[Aa7]

i'll turn up again when i get a bike again :woohoo:

[imw-hornet]

See you guys at westage arround 6.30pm :)

[3L4NS1R]

cya'll there 630! i'm keen for a blat tonite!

[Qkchk]

how about a ride tonight rather than drills? who would be keen for that?:scooter: only if every body is keen of course:Oops:
Qkchk would that be ok? :innocent:

I wont be able to do a ride tonight. I can meet at Albany Carpark only. If you guys want to go out for a ride, its up to you. Need to have an early night, gotta be out in a truck @ 3am tomorrow :yawn: Let me know what your doing....

[fizbin]

fair enough votes please i am easy!

[Nagash]

And my situation gets worse! I have replaced the plug and have discovered that that's not the only leak. Oil's leaking out of the alternator aswell, so I assume that the seal must be buggered or something.. and in my quest to get the alternator cover off I have hit a wall.

Can't seem to quite pull the bitch off.. it's being difficult.

Oh, and I also found 2 holes in my exhaust pipe while I was at it.

Bikes are great fun.

[fizbin]

so what you're trying to say is, you wont be there tonight :lol:

[fizbin]

right. i guess i'll meet you guys at westgate and then on to albany.

[fizbin]

Thanks to everyone that turned up. Learned some good shit tonight.
See you all next week!:clap:
*hopefully*:Pokey:

[Ehgreiz]

hell yeah was a great night - weather was perrrrrfect...

cheers to all who were there, was awesome fun!

[imw-hornet]

Yea -Ha ,,, What a great night :first:, no rain and a great turn out:niceone:. Lots learned ,,,,, Hay naughty front tyre :whistle: ,,, ha ha .Thanks again guys :yes:

[Ehgreiz]

yeah big thanks to Qckchk and the other fella (Mark i think?)

i learnt a lot, was great :)

[musicman]

Thanks for the great night guys. Too easy to lock up the back brake on my little bike. I guess that's what happens when you have crap tyres + light weight, but weaving exercises are easy!

[3L4NS1R]

twas a good night out, unless you're a boyracer in albany. in which case it probably sucked for you :P

[Aa7]

seems like a whole new bunch of names spamming this thread since last time i came along on a wednesday but i have just got my new bike today :) back on two wheels :woot: at last so i'll come along and join you all next week :)

[musicman]

seems like a whole new bunch of names spamming this thread since last time i came along on a wednesday but i have just got my new bike today :) back on two wheels :woot: at last so i'll come along and join you all next week :)

Let's hope the weather stays nice eh?

[Ehgreiz]

twas a good night out, unless you're a boyracer in albany. in which case it probably sucked for you :P

lol yeah in the span of what? 5 minutes the coppers pulled over like 3 ppl around our carpark lol

as long as the weather holds out i intend to make it out there again this weel :)

[3L4NS1R]

whats with all this 'if the weather holds out' talk? rain or shine! if its not raining its not training!

hmm. time for a mid morning latte.

[Nagash]

I might bless you all with the presence of the mooter..

Bikes still fucked.. anyone wanna buy it now? Haha

[Ehgreiz]

whats with all this 'if the weather holds out' talk? rain or shine! if its not raining its not training!

hmm. time for a mid morning latte.

true enough - but they cancel it if its raining too hard :P

[thehovel]

I'm still a bit diseased:sick: I realy like you guys :love:if I'm going to have a relapse, I'm having it at Cold Kiwi.:woohoo: I'll drown the virus in ani-freeze :cold:that will teach them. Regards Richard:scooter:

[fizbin]

Well weather looks like it will be great again i will be there again tonight! woot :chase:
:eek:

[fizbin]

I might bless you all with the presence of the mooter..

Bikes still fucked.. anyone wanna buy it now? Haha


what the hell did you do to bigbird? :girlfight::dodge:

[Ehgreiz]

i will prolly be out there tonight too - might have to shoot off a little earlier tho - need to be up at 6 tomorrow heh

[fizbin]

i will prolly be out there tonight too - might have to shoot off a little earlier tho - need to be up at 6 tomorrow heh

Thats no excuess i have to be at work at 6:30am every morning!:blink:

[Rider Training]

true enough - but they cancel it if its raining too hard :P

I dont appreciate standing out in the rain either........ at least you guys have gear on to keep you somewhat dry...:crazy:

[Ehgreiz]

yeah i can appreciate that haha, with all my wet weather gear on it takes a LOT to get me even slightly wet hehe

[Rider Training]

Weather is looking promising for tonight. I will be late home from work tonight so will meet you all @ Albany.

Are there any particular topics you would like covered?

[fizbin]

Weather is looking promising for tonight. I will be late home from work tonight so will meet you all @ Albany.

Are there any particular topics you would like covered?

How to swerve whilst giving the one fingered helping hand!:bleh::jerry::ar15:

[Aa7]

How to swerve whilst giving the one fingered helping hand!:bleh::jerry::ar15:

not really a required street skill i'd imagine but if you really want to do it………buy a motard!!!! :bleh:

[EJK]

not really a required street skill i'd imagine but if you really want to do it………buy a motard!!!! :bleh:

Ooh mate! Where were you lol lol Hows your Hyosung?

It's been a long time... :cool:

[Aa7]

Ooh mate! Where were you lol lol Hows your Hyosung?

It's been a long time... :cool:

hey there EJ, yeah long time no see. seems to be a whole different bunch of people now days making trouble on a wednesday. hectic work and real life commitments are a true pain and have a way of interfering with the mental enjoyment and socialising side of riding a bike. i've still been riding everyday no matter what though :) until this happened;

sadly the hyobag died a terrible death in the form of being run over at a roundabout a few weeks back. yellow hi-viz vests are apparently invisible according to the blind fool who took me out. It didnt look like much but it was terminal. getting the swingarm bent and forks scratched up pushed it beyond repair. I couldnt face the thought of sitting my fat behind on another commuter that in the weekends i was treating like my mountainbike and threw it around like one too so i got on a fat lazy suzi at the end of last week to alter my riding position and pull my head in to remind me that it's a road im riding on and not a trail. the sports tourer seating position is working wonders sofar because it feels more like a real road bike than a trail bike but i really are missing those wide bars and laid back centre of gravity ahahahahah. hopefully i'll make it along a few more times now and again to these nights but the work schedule isnt calming by the look of things however tonight looks like a go though so see you all there :Punk:

how about you - got a bike that works yet?

[EJK]

Ah that stinks man! Ah well mine's almost there thanks.
I'll catch up with you sometime (when my bike is properly functional).

[fizbin]

Nice to all the people again!:Punk:
hey BIG DOG lives! :bleh:
Thanks dawn and Mike.:shifty:
See you all next week!:jerry:

[Big Dog]

Nice to all the people again!:Punk:
hey BIG DOG lives! :bleh:
Thanks dawn and Mike.:shifty:
See you all next week!:jerry:

Yes well, lot's of skills to relearn don't you know.
Everyone needs a refresher.
Thanks QKCHK and Other dude who's name I did not get.

[daaatomic]

Wow, sounds like a bit of a reunion last night.
My bikes dead at the moment, but as soon as I sort it out, I'll being seeing you all again.

Dave.

[ManDownUnder]

Hi all - sorry for the "drive through" last last - I was scoping a few things in respect of FROISTY'S wedding (see my siggy block)

Also - MackTheKnife has a couple of firehoses that have been very useful for training sessions in the past. They're in storage at my place and he's said anyone is welcome to come and pick them up.

PM me

[fizbin]

Sorry fellas wont be ther this week. got to see a man about a dingo:rolleyes::blank:

[CB ARGH]

Sorry fellas wont be ther this week. got to see a man about a dingo:rolleyes::blank:

Ohh stink bro...

Yeah I'm gonna be there again posing as a guy that knows everything when I really know jack shit.

[Badger8]

Sorry fellas wont be ther this week. got to see a man about a dingo:rolleyes::blank:

Something ate your baby's again? :dodge:

[Rider Training]

Who's coming out tonight for some skills practise? Weather looks promising, even though the rain radar doesnt.... :( I will call it later this afternoon if its going ahead tonight.

[3L4NS1R]

Who's coming out tonight for some skills practise?

Was out (very) late last night, will see how my energy levels are this arvo, but count me in at this stage

[Nagash]

I got my bike all fixed up (atlast) so I'll probably turn up.

[fizbin]

Something ate your baby's again? :dodge:

Na bro i fed them to the soddoing dingos!:blink::2guns:

[Badger8]

Na bro i fed them to the soddoing dingos!:blink::2guns:

Fair 'nuff... Damn ankle-biters...

Unfortunately i'm workin arvo-night doubles at the moment (3pm-7am), so wont be able to make it tonight. Arse biscuits...

[imw-hornet]

Yep ,,, i'm in ,,,, meet at the garage as per normal ?

[Qkchk]

Arse biscuits...

BUSTED! So your the punk labelling everything as a Arse biscuit! :rofl:

[3L4NS1R]

Gonna have a night in... would probably fall asleep at the handlebars...

[fizbin]

BUSTED! So your the punk labelling everything as a Arse biscuit! :rofl:

I think it was Gubb who started that!
Speaking of Gubb where is our long lost friend

[Nagash]

I think it was Gubb who started that!
Speaking of Gubb where is our long lost friend

I think he got lost in Gene Simmon's hair..

[Qkchk]

Ok, I'll be down at Albany @ 7.30 unless the heavens decide to open up again.

[imw-hornet]

Ok, I'll be down at Albany @ 7.30 unless the heavens decide to open up again.

So , do i take it that we are not meeting at the Garage ? ,,, no problem will see you at Albany then , Might be followed by " Vader " Ha Ha

[imw-hornet]

Gonna have a night in... would probably fall asleep at the handlebars...

Hay Dude ,,, what is this ,,,,, Dissapointed Man ,,, What was the out come of the year of your bike ???? i see that you have changed it online as a 2009 ?

See you next time

[Badger8]

BUSTED! So your the punk labelling everything as a Arse biscuit! :rofl:

Ha! no, i cant take credit for that... though i have discovered a twisted pleasure in belching that particular phrase with gusto and watchnig my flatmate cringe :rofl:

[Qkchk]

I think he got lost in Gene Simmon's hair..

Sure it wasn't you that got lost? Thought the rebel was going to make a comeback?

[Gubb]

I think it was Gubb who started that!
Speaking of Gubb where is our long lost friend

:bye: Usually working late night Wednesday's.

Disappointing, but I may be able to make next week. Doing car park drills on my own just isn't the same.

[EJK]

I am finally free... The thing works!!!

I missed you all! :crybaby: See you next week! :sunny:

[3L4NS1R]

Hay Dude ,,, what is this ,,,,, Dissapointed Man ,,, What was the out come of the year of your bike ???? i see that you have changed it online as a 2009 ?

See you next time

Turns out going to a concert, getting boozed, then doing an early start at work isn't a good idea..

And yup, turns out its the 2009 model, but has to have 2008 on the rego... how stoked am I right now.

(answer=alot.)

[imw-hornet]

Turns out going to a concert, getting boozed, then doing an early start at work isn't a good idea..

And yup, turns out its the 2009 model, but has to have 2008 on the rego... how stoked am I right now.

(answer=alot.)

Got to learn to pace your self ,,, ha ha

About the bike ,,,,, does not sound right ,,, i have heard about people buying a bike or car in dec , but only reg it in jan so that it is a later year , but not the other way arround , if you try and sell it and the dude looks at the reg ,,, its a 2008 , how did they explain it to you ?

[3L4NS1R]

hmmm. noone explained it to me. that was merely the result in my research in that there is no real 2008 model per say. more of a early release 2009...

if that makes sense.

[Nagash]

hmmm. noone explained it to me. that was merely the result in my research in that there is no real 2008 model per say. more of a early release 2009...

if that makes sense.

Yeah, bikes for 2009 are released in 2008, which means it could well have been registered in 2008 but it was the 2009 model.

Doesn't really make a huge amount of difference when you're selling it on, you still bought it in 2008 so that's how old it is, though good to hear you got the new model.

I saw you yesterday on my way back from work.. can't remember where any more.


And no promises about making it this wednesday because i'll be riding to Tauranga tommorow and coming back Wednesday, but i'll make my best effort.

Rav has got himself a CBR 600 and he said he'll bring it along this week so i'll be keen to go see it..

[3L4NS1R]

Ha, yeah, did a bit of a long run yesterday up north and through the waitakeres to have a blast on some dirt/gravel tracks. Turns out HEAPS of bikers out around the waitakeres on a sunday afternoon!

and sweet... looking forward to the cbr...

[thehovel]

I'm going out for dinner Wednesday so I'm among those missing but next week I should be a starter Regards Richard

[fizbin]

Whoopee i am allowed out!:wari:
Now all i have to do is cook dinner for the rest of the year, clean the house, rub my wife's feet............ I could be some time :rofl:

[imw-hornet]

looks like its going to be a great one tonight :first:

[Qkchk]

looks like its going to be a great one tonight :first:

Ment to be showers this evening........... will see how things are after 5pm.

[fizbin]

looks like a shower band coming accross starting about 3pm i will be at westgate to meet anyone who wants to turn up.
If the weather is anygood i will go though riverhead if not up the motorway.
I need a beer regardless of what the weather is like. i am having a crap day

[EJK]

I don't think it will rain. I am bringing 2 people with me tonight.
See you all....



.....about time! :sunny:

[Aa7]

looks like a shower band coming accross starting about 3pm i will be at westgate to meet anyone who wants to turn up.
If the weather is anygood i will go though riverhead if not up the motorway.
I need a beer regardless of what the weather is like. i am having a crap day

if you are going to go the riverhead way can you post on here before 5pm so i can see otherwise i'll see you at the carpark.

i cant stay the complete night because of prior commitments but will come for a wee pootle along the road with you guys if it's more than just a motorway run to albany and then do a few exercises before i bunk off home again.

[Aa7]

Ment to be showers this evening........... will see how things are after 5pm.

i had one this morning thanks… what are you saying, i stink or something ;)

oh, rain showers you mean.

what happens if your riding along and then it starts to rain? do you stop at the side of the road looking up at the sky like chicken little thinking of your impeding doom or carry on your merry way? HTFU all you pussies!!!!!! nothing better to learn how your bike handles in the wet than riding in the wet, and its a free bike wash too :spanking: anyway - it's only showers not full blown rain. the clouds are rolling across the albany basin right now and it doesnt look too bad

[imw-hornet]

Power of positive thought ,,,,, Yea Ha :woohoo:

[fizbin]

ok see you all at westgate i am going to have a blat though riverhead tonight i will see you all at Albany otherwise.

[Sharry]

I will be leaving mangere at 6pm and will go to Westgate, it shouldnt take a whole hour. If no one is there I will try to find my way to Albany via the motorway as I dont want to do the Riverhead on my own.

Last time I went via the motorway it took me a half hour to accidently find the carpark.

[Qkchk]

HTFU all you pussies!!!!!!

What pisses me off is when I donate one of my free nights for rider training and end up standing in the rain with only 1 or 2 riders turning up.