South Auckland Street Skills

[nzspokes]

looks like I need to get a trail/motocross/enduro bike. any suggestions. maybe I should start with a small drum or a spagetti can

I was thinking one of those bike you see european competitions where they jump from rock to rock, dunno what type they are, how much maintenance & cost is required etc
might help with the skill level ?

The jumping from rock to rock deal is trials riding. Epic skills.

This is Enduro and what the KDX is being set up for.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NJtinorv_g

[nzspokes]

Double post

[nzspokes]

A good start is being able to cross a curb without putting your feet down.

Will answer a few.

I can bring a bike along on a trailer if anybody wants a go. Getting it to stay on the trailer is about the right tie downs. Yup I ride it up, push it up, whatever I feel like at the time.

I dont pick up heavy bikes, I let the owner do it.

I like the idea of throwing a bean bag at people, lets do that. 10 points for a head shot?

Speaking of tossing at Sass may end you up in places you didnt expect.

I dont go to learn, I just go for the beer.

[Big Dog]

Most of the transport damage that happens to bikes is from over doing tying it down. Sharing your wisdom with others could go a long way.

The fellow that bought my 'busa took it to NP on 1 ratchet and on cam lock strop. I brought the busa, a hornet and two scooters in a truck on 4 ratchets.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[nzspokes]

Some the cheap gear here, Ed is a good guy. Ignore the morons.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ce-suit-anyone

[Theantidote]

Hei all...my 2 cents on wind...lovin every moment on the bike...even when the bloody wind gusts through just as i'm lifting my feet to take off at the lights...now thats freaky...
Good to read the last few days posts...i've picked up a few tips that help with the everyday commute...
Wont see u guys for a few weeks as werk is sucking my energy at the mo...take care all and ride safe

[eldog]

skills

The hardest lesson to learn is if you think you know it all, you just don't know enough to realise how ignorant you really are.

do you = NO i cant do any of the suggestions (at the moment...) but I like your ideas, as I have only just started riding.

SASS helps me with street riding what to look for and avoid etc, riding with others, getting confident and meeting new people who have similar experiences etc.

Your ideas suit me to try 'after SASS' on a weekend in a quiet area. I know the more I practise things will improve and become 'automatic'.
Thats why I asked for suggestions. thanks for that.

I have plenty of volunteers to swing the bean bag

[eldog]

Hei all...my 2 cents on wind...lovin every moment on the bike...even when the bloody wind gusts through just as i'm lifting my feet to take off at the lights...now thats freaky...
Good to read the last few days posts...i've picked up a few tips that help with the everyday commute...
Wont see u guys for a few weeks as werk is sucking my energy at the mo...take care all and ride safe

I know what it is like when there is heaps of work. but at the moment it sucks when work is very slow and there isnt a lot of it.
I now work on my bike, work around the house and go for a ride. Hard to get a good balance of work.

Will be good to see you when you return, saw your pictures earlier with the lights etc (did you light the teeth as well?) would look good

[Big Dog]

do you = NO i cant do any of the suggestions (at the moment...) but I like your ideas, as I have only just started riding.

SASS helps me with street riding what to look for and avoid etc, riding with others, getting confident and meeting new people who have similar experiences etc.

Your ideas suit me to try 'after SASS' on a weekend in a quiet area. I know the more I practise things will improve and become 'automatic'.
Thats why I asked for suggestions. thanks for that.

I have plenty of volunteers to swing the bean bag

I doubt many people could honestly answer all.

All were more questions to make you think in the right directions. No one person has all the answers but if you start out with the right questions you learn faster. Those were just some of the fires I tried to light to keep people coming by stepping a little outside the basics on a regular basis.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[nzspokes]

Hei all...my 2 cents on wind...lovin every moment on the bike...even when the bloody wind gusts through just as i'm lifting my feet to take off at the lights...now thats freaky...
Good to read the last few days posts...i've picked up a few tips that help with the everyday commute...
Wont see u guys for a few weeks as werk is sucking my energy at the mo...take care all and ride safe

Yeah Man, life gets in the way of rides. Hope all goes well.

[Tigadee]

...even when the bloody wind gusts through just as i'm lifting my feet to take off at the lights...now thats freaky...

You like the wind between yer legs, do ya?

Pretty mild going to work this morning. Traffic was really light too...

[eldog]

The jumping from rock to rock deal is trials riding. Epic skills.

This is Enduro and what the KDX is being set up for.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NJtinorv_g

cool,
will have to try Thundercross first - when YOU are able to ride not before
I have an option to get some training bike included - (been putting it off)
looks like it will inspire confidence after a few falls
I have the gear except for chest plate, neck brace and fear removal liquid

will help with SASS cornering following Sis and Dr Phils lines

[eldog]

YES I am concentrating, esp at SASS have to get my skills up
and back to work, busy to pay for riding, cant afford it any other way

[eldog]

You like the wind between yer legs, do ya?

I am glad that you ride behind me, the wind must be terrible sometimes,

[Theantidote]

You like the wind between yer legs, do ya?

Pretty mild going to work this morning. Traffic was really light too...

Not sure how we got from blowing a gale as you take off to flatulence jokes...but hei...i'm amused...
Werks all good...just been flat out rocking a graduation, painting a ceiling and sorting out a week long enrolment event...so no time to take a breth...getting on uncle for anything more than the commute is luxury time i dont have...not for a few weeks at least....
Take it easy all