South Auckland Street Skills

**Tigadee** · 30th April 2014, 22:11

Originally Posted by Maakz

Hey yáll, sorry I couldn't ride out, was in Tauranga Moana for the Pukehinahina (Gate Pa) Commemorations and got home totally buggered. Seems like an eventful night.

Good-sized group too. Catch you next week then, Maakz!

Originally Posted by eldog

Yes to all points above, but i noticed in my driving around today at work in a larger cage, just what i was thinking when doing right handers (thinking out loud), it was something additional

Just don't forget and end up lane splitting in that larger cage!

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Well you want a Supersport so get one. The Hornet can be somebody elses dream bike. Ive found not getting the bike you really want can be a drag.

I really wanted a Duc Monster, but my black beauty of a Horney's serving me really well (and costs less), so I don't envision getting anything else unless I get some nice surprise $$ from some dead uncle or some such...

**nzspokes** · 30th April 2014, 22:32

Originally Posted by Tigadee

I really wanted a Duc Monster, but my black beauty of a Horney's serving me really well (and costs less), so I don't envision getting anything else unless I get some nice surprise $$ from some dead uncle or some such...

Ride one before you change. I have, not sure I would own one.

**nzspokes** · 30th April 2014, 23:43

And as part of our discussion about gear,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=FtbMr-hElDY

**eldog** · 1st May 2014, 07:28

Originally Posted by nzspokes

And as part of our discussion about gear,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=FtbMr-hElDY

and target fixation - wrong target

**nzspokes** · 1st May 2014, 19:42

Quick note, Sharrys operation went well. Not a big one anyway but shes home and in bed. One more to go and were done with them.

**eldog** · 1st May 2014, 19:53

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Quick note, Sharrys operation went well. Not a big one anyway but shes home and in bed. One more to go and were done with them.

Excellent

, you both deserve a break. (I am sure I will meet her eventually)

i was out this afternoon in a large cage doin the karaka run, sew different to the bike....

**nzspokes** · 1st May 2014, 20:11

Originally Posted by eldog

Excellent

, you both deserve a break. (I am sure I will meet her eventually)

Just pop over sometime. We dont bite and make a half decent coffee.

**eldog** · 1st May 2014, 20:14

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Just pop over sometime. We dont bite and make a half decent coffee.

coffee, did someone mention coffee, COFFEE MONSTER.

thanks for the invite, for some reason got some stuff to sort out first, been too lazy for far too long....

**nzspokes** · 1st May 2014, 20:41

This is why we talk about smooth and constant throttle roll on in corners. You can see here what poor throttle control does.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=K6YU8gpV8rY

**Theantidote** · 1st May 2014, 21:49

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Quick note, Sharrys operation went well. Not a big one anyway but shes home and in bed. One more to go and were done with them.

whilst I don't know sharry in person I'm so pleased to hear that the op went well and the end is in sight for all concerned...a testament to both of you and the courage you both obviously have in spades...

**Theantidote** · 1st May 2014, 21:52

Originally Posted by Sis

I have the articles on the lane splitting, all nicely packaged for distribution. Also some mags.

bollocks I missed out...always keen on reading stuff that can improve my chances of living a longer life...any left and how can I get some...please

**Sis** · 1st May 2014, 21:58

I have several left over. A Californian view on lane splitting as well as a UK version.
Also I think Tigadee is going to put them up on line.

**Theantidote** · 1st May 2014, 21:58

hei it was really great to see you guys the other night...missed you miss maakz and mr gibbo...hope to b able to make it out next week again...b good if I got energy to ride, but if not I'll cage crash the party again just to say hi and kick your tires...whilst coveting serge and mellow yellow...lol

**Theantidote** · 1st May 2014, 22:03

Originally Posted by Sis

I have several left over. A Californian view on lane splitting as well as a UK version.
Also I think Tigadee is going to put them up on line.

cool thanx heaps...I'll keep my eyes open...nice to see you the other night too by the way...dinner looked gloriously delish and perfectly appropriate for m/biking...seems to be my long distance staple...