South Auckland Street Skills

[Kartik]

Anyone head out last night? Wasn't feeling too flash so I just went home and had an early one.

Hopefully I'll make it next week, which might be my last..

I'll also try to make it next week. Hopefully should be free next Tuesday evening.

[eldog]

Sweet, be good to go for a ride. If it turns out I'm bikeless by then I might just show up to the start or the pub in ma CHAPS.

Fixed that for ya.

Take it easy. Have a great time over there.

[eldog]

I probably weigh a bit more than your usual pillion though..

But perhaps I'd take someone up on that. Only pillioned once before and it scared the shit outta me.

I went on SPOKES bike (fat bastard I am)
Wasnt scared one little bit. Only worried about if i got cramp mid corner, but i neednt have worried, had a blast. RECOMMENDED AT LEAST ONCE in your lifetime

[Tigadee]

Anyone head out last night? Wasn't feeling too flash so I just went home and had an early one.
Hopefully I'll make it next week, which might be my last..

Ah, I turned up at the pub at least hoping to catch you there, but no chocolate hearts, no chapless F2dz... Just Sis, Spokes, Sharry, Kiwi-on-wheels and Granda.

What a disappointment. Good laughs at your expense though, which was compensation enough.

I probably weigh a bit more than your usual pillion though..

Yes, yes, we know someone's been working out... Real subtle



"Oh sorry, did my guns bump into you? Poke your eyes out? Sorry..."

[Tigadee]

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.

[f2dz]

I'll also try to make it next week. Hopefully should be free next Tuesday evening.

Sweet, be good to catch up with you again man!

Fixed that for ya.

Take it easy. Have a great time over there.

At this point I can't even remember how that was started, but boy I'm never gonna live that one down. I might just buy a pair over there just to spite you all.

Ah, I turned up at the pub at least hoping to catch you there, but no chocolate hearts, no chapless F2dz... Just Sis, Spokes, Sharry, Kiwi-on-wheels and Granda.

What a disappointment. Good laughs at your expense though, which was compensation enough.



Yes, yes, we know someone's been working out... Real subtle



"Oh sorry, did my guns bump into you? Poke your eyes out? Sorry..."

Bahaha, sounds like someone's jealous that I don't wanna pillion on his bike.

With the amount of interest I've had on the bike so far I'm guessing I'll still have it next Tuesday, so fingers crossed the weather gods give us no rain.

[eldog]

Bahaha, sounds like someone's jealous that I don't wanna pillion on his bike.

if your referring to me, cant pillion - too much POWER you'd fall off
and with me on it would exceed the weight limit - sorry its a one man bike .

I am sure there are a couple(2) of fellow SASS riders who would be glad to pillion a fellow SASS member behind you or in front iykwim

oops I might have gone too far

[nzspokes]

For those that helped out with the CBR600 strip down, that project will be back underway in a few weeks. The Hyosung is being put back to road worthy state then it will be sold. Then I can focus on the CBR.

I may get a sandblaster and try to strip it myself. Not so sure on powder coating now as I may need to make some frame changes along the way of the build. I wouldnt mind getting some of the steel parts made in alloy to reduce weight.

[eldog]

For those that helped out with the CBR600 strip down, that project will be back underway in a few weeks. The Hyosung is being put back to road worthy state then it will be sold. Then I can focus on the CBR.

I may get a sandblaster and try to strip it myself. Not so sure on powder coating now as I may need to make some frame changes along the way of the build. I wouldnt mind getting some of the steel parts made in alloy to reduce weight.

Hyosung - good move

I would be interested in CBR project.

Clean it, re install it, making changes
re strip, blast and paint/powder coat
re assemble

would be the best way - but its upto you.

consider strength of steel versus alli and wear factor

In a few weeks I will have sorted a few more of my own projects - some I have already completed, its been an interesting year so far.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

aahh nzspokes, ment to mention earlier but just remembered, your stop light and number plate light was doing some funky flickering on tyesday night. whole unit was flashing

[nzspokes]

aahh nzspokes, ment to mention earlier but just remembered, your stop light and number plate light was doing some funky flickering on tyesday night. whole unit was flashing

Yeah I know. Was one of my jobs for this weekend. Along with refitting all the under house insulation that the dog pulled down. Then Board up under the house so he cant do it again. Then replace the VTRs petcock valve diaphram, finish rebuilding the hyosung and attend a prize giving with the kids.

Didnt quite make it to the tail light, its a duff number plate LED bulb.

Oh and fire a staple from the staple gun through my finger. Felt it hit bone.

[eldog]

Didnt quite make it to the tail light, its a duff number plate LED bulb.

Oh and fire a staple from the staple gun through my finger. Felt it hit bone.

led bulb? cycletreads have some nice ones

at least staple didnt hit electrical wiring that would have been a buzz

[nzspokes]

led bulb? cycletreads have some nice ones

at least staple didnt hit electrical wiring that would have been a buzz

Meh, not a fan of LED replacement bulbs. Will go back to a normal one.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Staple gun? Yeowch.... been there before, not plesant

[Tigadee]

Oh and fire a staple from the staple gun through my finger. Felt it hit bone.

Yeow-uch!