South Auckland Street Skills

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Sorry guys, finally got permits through work and didnt get out of the office till gone 8... :-(

[Rikard]

Made it home safe, thanks for those that stuck around to help me out it was much appreciated. Bikes got a snapped gear shifter and a few small scrapes but surprising nothing else.


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[kiwi-on-wheels]

All the interesting stuff happens when i'm not there!!!!! Lol jokes. Shame to hear about the drop, hopefully a relatively cheep lesson learned?

[Rikard]

Will find out today. As far as I can tell just gotta order a few bits and bobs in and get my forks straightened.


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[nzspokes]

Hope everybody is feeling ok today.

[Tigadee]

Morning everyone,

I'm A-OK. Sore right knee and left elbow but no abrasions or even bruises. Thankfully the adrenaline rush and subsequent effects I was warned about never kicked in. :whew:

Guess I wasn't in that much of a shock - kinda saw it coming and know why it happened, plus so thankful I got off very light for a skid round the corner. T'was a dark night and I came into the corner too fast, counter-steered for dear life but didn't lean enough and flirted with the edge and loose sand/gravel...

Thanks for all the assist and kind concern. Definitely a trait of SASS, aye?

Bike also got off light - broken side mirror, mangled throttle cable and return cable, windscreen snapped off but could be fixed back on, and the handlebar is bent. And that's it, nothing much else except for some scratches on the body! Get those replaced and have a mechanic look over the bike and it should be all good and back on the road...

Sorry to hear about your off, Rikard. I'd say "Imitation is the best form of flattery" but I think that holds little truth here! Yeah, gotta watch out for that sand or loose gravel on the road, saw you slip once earlier in the ride on the same (good save BTW) and I also had the same experience a while back.

[nzspokes]

Morning everyone, I'm A-OK. Sore right knee and left elbow but no abrasions or even bruises. Thankfully the adrenaline rush and subsequent effects I was warned about never kicked in. :whew:

Guess I wasn't in that much of a shock - kinda saw it coming and know why it happened, plus so thankful I got off very light for a skid round the corner. T'was a dark night and I came into the corner too fast, counter-steered for dear life but didn't lean enough and flirted with the edge and loose sand/gravel...

Thanks for all the assist and kind concern. Definitely a trait of SASS, aye?

Bike also got off light - broken side mirror, mangled throttle cable and return cable, windscreen snapped off but could be fixed back on, and the handlebar is bent. And that's it, nothing much else except for some scratches on the body! Get those replaced and have a mechanic look over the bike and it should be all good and back on the road...

Sorry to hear about your off, Rikard. I'd say "Imitation is the best form of flattery" but I think that holds little truth here!

Im sure Motoone has the same handlebar as yours hanging up on his wall.

[Tigadee]

Im sure Motoone has the same handlebar as yours hanging up on his wall.

And all the other bits too, I'm sure... He can have my current handlebar up on his wall as a trophy if he wants it.

[f2dz]

Hey yáll, sorry I couldn't be there tonight esp in lieu of this being f2dz last SASS. Not a good time at the moment. Hope yáll had a great ride out and watering hole sesh. Hope to catch yous next time and if I don't see you again before you leave to break hearts in foreign lands f2dz, then safe journey happy adventures and stellar travels...catch you on KB intermittently then?

Thanks Maakz, yep I'll still be lurkin around here. Might see you/ignore you in the CBD before I actually leave in a couple weeks. :P

Good to catch up with a few of you briefly tonight. Difficult to get there these days with kids sports practice on opposite sides of Rewa every Tuesday.

All the best Fraser. Make sure you post a few pics from the IoM when you get there.

Wasn't expecting to see you on TV tonight Spokes.

Thanks mate, real nice of you to come out last night - appreciate it.

Spokes was on TV??

Made it home safe, thanks for those that stuck around to help me out it was much appreciated. Bikes got a snapped gear shifter and a few small scrapes but surprising nothing else.

Glad you made it home man, a shame about the bike but main thing is that you're okay. Bikes are easily replaceable. Hope you make it along to the next SASS - they're not always that eventful!

Also glad to hear you made it home safe, Tig. Hope you didn't get too much of a talking to by the wifey.

[Tigadee]

Glad you made it home man, a shame about the bike but main thing is that you're okay. Bikes are easily replaceable. Hope you make it along to the next SASS - they're not always that eventful!

Shit no! But how else were we to make it a last session for you to remember?

Also glad to hear you made it home safe, Tig. Hope you didn't get too much of a talking to by the wifey.

She thinks I dropped the bike... ... ... ... Shhhhhhh!

Y'know, things always look worse than they actually are?

[f2dz]

She thinks I dropped the bike... ... ... ... Shhhhhhh!

Ah yes, the foundation to any successful marriage - lying.

[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.

[Tigadee]

Ah yes, the foundation to any successful marriage - lying.

Well, she came to the conclusion herself - because I DID drop the bike (stationary) last Friday night (another dark - and stormy - night that was too) on an inclined wet slippery car park...

So I didn't lie. Just didn't (have to) mention this off.

[Big Dog]

So, not lying. Merely controlling the context of the truth?


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[Tigadee]

Better half-truth than a ban on riding forever... What choice do you think I made?