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    Quote Originally Posted by Maakz View Post
    Don't worry bout it Spokey. hmmmm I like the term BUSARISED...wish I could busarise my tractor at times but eh, I did opt to cruise around as opposed to rocket round... Granda am so jelli of ur adventures and kudos on the self initiated wet riding practice. Yeah, autumns comin, rain season...yeow yeow.
    The Busrised is about the boingy bits not the zoomy bits. Makes it more cumfy for Sharry and stops me grinding pegs and boots.
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    but once again you proved me wrong.
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    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Friday night traffic on sh1 was 2 trucks and a car colision, i went through just after it happened (3:30 ish) huge mess, mway to one lane just after greenlane

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    Friday Night traffic - I got on at Penrose, heading south and lane split all the way to Manurewa. I thought it was the combination of people heading out of town, coupled with the wet roads.

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    Just worked out my fuel range on the 12 should be 380ish ks.
    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    but once again you proved me wrong.
    Quote Originally Posted by cassina View Post
    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Google was telling me it would take 1:09 to get from Newmarket to Hill Road on Friday night. The southern motorway was showing as "black" (congested) all the way from the Harbour Bridge to Hill Road. So I decided to try Manukau Road and the Southwestern Mway. Took me just under 30 minutes and I hardly had to split traffic at all. I reckon it would've been 40+ minutes splitting all the way on the Southern.

    I'm finding the southwestern to be a quicker, easier, and safer option on those nights when Google puts the travel time at over 50 mins. I'm just trying to work out which route is the best (i.e. has the best bus-lanes) - Manukau/Pah Rd, Gillies/St Andrews, or Mt Eden Road. I'm also considering whether to try some of these on mornings when the Southern is particularly slow.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aws View Post
    Google was telling me it would take 1:09 to get from Newmarket to Hill Road on Friday night. The southern motorway was showing as "black" (congested) all the way from the Harbour Bridge to Hill Road. So I decided to try Manukau Road and the Southwestern Mway. Took me just under 30 minutes and I hardly had to split traffic at all. I reckon it would've been 40+ minutes splitting all the way on the Southern.

    I'm finding the southwestern to be a quicker, easier, and safer option on those nights when Google puts the travel time at over 50 mins. I'm just trying to work out which route is the best (i.e. has the best bus-lanes) - Manukau/Pah Rd, Gillies/St Andrews, or Mt Eden Road. I'm also considering whether to try some of these on mornings when the Southern is particularly slow.
    Welcome to the Southwestern GP. The guy on the Gixxer 1k in the matching Onesie is not as fast as he looks.

    You may see the mighty Bandibusa going the other way.
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    but once again you proved me wrong.
    Quote Originally Posted by cassina View Post
    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    Welcome to the Southwestern GP. The guy on the Gixxer 1k in the matching Onesie is not as fast as he looks.

    You may see the mighty Bandibusa going the other way.
    Eh?

    I've never seen your Bandibusa, so I probably wouldn't recognise you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aws View Post
    Eh?

    I've never seen your Bandibusa, so I probably wouldn't recognise you.
    You will know. If you see a sump flash past the other way, thats me.
    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    but once again you proved me wrong.
    Quote Originally Posted by cassina View Post
    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    Welcome to the Southwestern GP. The guy on the Gixxer 1k in the matching Onesie is not as fast as he looks.
    His twin brother must ride on the Southern - there's a guy on a brand new Honda Repsol CBR600RR who wears full Repsol leathers rain or shine but he crawls along.

    Don't think I'll be there this week sorry. Got some work I have to catch up on so might need Tuesday night free.

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    Quote Originally Posted by f2dz View Post
    His twin brother must ride on the Southern - there's a guy on a brand new Honda Repsol CBR600RR who wears full Repsol leathers rain or shine but he crawls along.

    Don't think I'll be there this week sorry. Got some work I have to catch up on so might need Tuesday night free.
    Here at SASS, we try not to be judgmental but encouraging as we try and stay on top of the game.

    I have to point this out to you here, seeing as you wont be along tomorrow. Otherwise I might have done that ear-twisting thing that grandmothers do


    Too many out there are riding too fast. If they think it is showing what proficient riders they are... well it doesn't do it for me.
    Nice to know some are being careful.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sis View Post
    Here at SASS, we try not to be judgmental but encouraging as we try and stay on top of the game.

    I have to point this out to you here, seeing as you wont be along tomorrow. Otherwise I might have done that ear-twisting thing that grandmothers do


    Too many out there are riding too fast. If they think it is showing what proficient riders they are... well it doesn't do it for me.
    Nice to know some are being careful.
    Well said Sis.
    Time some realised that speed in and of itself isn't an indication of proficiency in any way shape or form.
    Merely the precursor to a horrendous crash!
    Every day above ground is a good day!:

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    Quote Originally Posted by f2dz View Post
    His twin brother must ride on the Southern - there's a guy on a brand new Honda Repsol CBR600RR who wears full Repsol leathers rain or shine but he crawls along.

    Don't think I'll be there this week sorry. Got some work I have to catch up on so might need Tuesday night free.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    but once again you proved me wrong.
    Quote Originally Posted by cassina View Post
    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Essential info for the newbies to SASS:
    South Auckland Street Skills or SASS

    WHAT: Learning and improving Riding Skills
    WHEN: Tuesday Nights
    WHERE: Meet at Z (ex-Shell) Service Station, Cnr Great South Road and Taka St, TAKANINI (the one with a Burger King)
    WHO: Riders new and old, and anyone getting back into Motorcycling (must be legal & hold a motorcycle license).
    Weather and venue permitting - Heavy Rain may mean that we are watching DVDs. Showers are 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 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.

    WHY:
    - Practice essential skills for staying alive on the road.
    - Practical help with your riding.
    - Fun times with fellow riders, with great stories and discussions.
    - Build friendships, solicit advice and pick-up riding tips.

    MEET at Z station Takanini -----------> before 6.55pm

    START ride -----------------------------> 7pm

    FINISH ride at ex-Manukau City Council car park for slow-speed safety exercises -----> usually 8pm-8.15pm
    (next to the new Manukau train station & opp. police station)

    SOCIAL time @ BRONCOS after car park exercises -----------> 8.45pm-ish


    Cost: Nil, nada, zip, zero, nothing... Just your time and attention.

    Details of what will be happening each week will be posted on this thread. So kick the tires and light the fires... Let's ride, aSASSins!

    Disclaimer:
    The SASS activity is intended to give any riders advice on their riding and to practice their skills in a safe and relaxed environment. The organisers of SASS are NOT responsible for any rider, their machines and/or any persons involved. All people attending SASS do so at their own risk.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    You will know. If you see a plump flasher past the other way, thats me.
    Fixed it for you

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sis View Post
    Too many out there are riding too fast. If they think it is showing what proficient riders they are... well it doesn't do it for me.
    Nice to know some are being careful.
    I don't think people go fast in order to display their proficiency I think most just ride fast to ride fast.

    Didn't mean to come across as judgemental re that guy, just that usually most would assume that a guy in a Marquez helmet, Repsol leathers and Repsol bike would ride like he's dressed. But therein lies the problem with assuming..

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