Akl Thurs Night Ride and Drinks 16th March @ meet from 6.30pm leaving 7pm SHARP!

[justsomeguy]

Paremoremo rd...200 meters of road works , down to one lane with traffic lights either end.
I was leading with a black buell close by, as we came up to the road works the light are red, we stop as does everyone else apart from one total fuckin idiot who shoots the red light at speed with no real idea of approaching traffic.
JSG you need rooting up the arse by an angry baboon, your actions constitute THE dumbest thing I think I have ever seen any one do on a motorcycle.
Pretty soon rides will revolve around "is that cocksmoker coming"
if so I will not be attending.

Yeah, I ended up coming around a few corners to a pack of bikes travelling at a much slower pace. Then saw all the brake lights go on...... So I rode to the front only to see shit - It's a one lane. Since I was slightly above the speed limit, it was better that I continue until I see something coming in the other direction instead of panic braking. The darkness meant I had plenty of time to judge if there was someone approaching as I'd see their headlights. So I continued on safely. There were two cars patiently waiting at the other end at another red light.

It must have looked a bit scary to you guys, but it worked out alright.

Probably will be taking a break from KB rides and all rides for a while, them demons are getting too strong.

Cheers for the kind advice Black Buell.

[Darryboy]

Thanks Qkchk and everyone else.

I quite enjoyed the way the ride started slow and progressively sped up as I haven't been on a fast ride for quite some time and it was good to start getting back into the groove.

Good to start mingling a bit more at the pub.

Cheers guys,
Darren

[SlowHand]

The Koreans are coming!!

Im already here, do I get a steak or summin?

[SixPackBack]

Yeah, I ended up coming around a few corners to a pack of bikes travelling at a much slower pace. Then saw all the brake lights go on...... So I rode to the front only to see shit - It's a one lane. Since I was slightly above the speed limit, it was better that I continue until I see something coming in the other direction instead of panic braking. The darkness meant I had plenty of time to judge if there was someone approaching as I'd see their headlights. So I continued on safely. There were two cars patiently waiting at the other end at another red light.

It must have looked a bit scary to you guys, but it worked out alright.

Probably will be taking a break from KB rides and all rides for a while, them demons are getting too strong.

Cheers for the kind advice Black Buell.

Excuses...any way you look at it your actions are inexcusable.

[justsomeguy]

You must spread reputation around before giving it to sixpackaday again

Legal huh?

Hmm should I remind you about that night ride down the Dwive or wait till the demons go away?

And where's my list you procrastinating twat?

I'm too busy now - send it to me on Monday.

[justsomeguy]

Excuses...any way you look at it your actions are inexcusable.

Well my last post on the subject is the closest you're getting to an apology.

Take it or leave it.

Either case I'm gonna button off group rides for a while.

I'm starting to have to reach further and further everytime to get my adrenaline fix and everytime I'm left wanting more..... .......

Time to find something else to do for a while.

[FROSTY:Me]

JSG --I've avoided this conversation like the plague.
Lots of people myself included have talked to you about your lines and some of ya crazy stunts.
What REALLY fucks me off is when you choose to yo ride pretty darn well.
Keeping in mind I escorted ya on your first KB ride and you took 8 bites at one corner. Your riding now is a huge improvement.
Dude I see the brain disengaging and ya start to ride crazy man.
Tonight I was for the first time scared to open the throttle.
I could see you in my mirrors and the idea of you trying to keep up scared me shitless.
Please for ya own sake ease it down a notch. I promise you --if speed is what you want --It will come with time and practice.

[SwanTiger]

JSG, I think you need to get a slower bike, something around the 150cc mark that doesn't produce an aweful lot of power but can do 120kmp/h or there abouts. Then go out and practise keeping a smooth line, at first, start by trying to keep the bike upright and using only your line to get around the corner. Get faster and faster until eventually you start leaning the bike in, keeping a smooth line.

I know i've only been riding for just over a month, but there is a wealth of information to be found in books and on the internet about techniques and riding in general.

I've seen you on a few corners where you hang off the bike when there is no need, you don't even need to lean the bike over. You seem to go slow through the corners and then gun it in the straights (hence why I think a slower bike will be good for you).

But i'm sure everyone else would of already had the same advice to offer and you've probably been told a million times and are well aware of it all.

Anyone can go fast with a big enough bike.

[justsomeguy]

JSG --I've avoided this conversation like the plague.
Lots of people myself included have talked to you about your lines and some of ya crazy stunts.
What REALLY fucks me off is when you choose to yo ride pretty darn well.
Keeping in mind I escorted ya on your first KB ride and you took 8 bites at one corner. Your riding now is a huge improvement.
Dude I see the brain disengaging and ya start to ride crazy man.
Tonight I was for the first time scared to open the throttle.
I could see you in my mirrors and the idea of you trying to keep up scared me shitless.
Please for ya own sake ease it down a notch. I promise you --if speed is what you want --It will come with time and practice.

I know what you're saying Frosty I have my good days and bad months......

Riding behind you tonight was at a managable pace. I have ridden with people like Zed and Bane (from Waikato) at a higher pace and did it well within my own control.

As I said I'm gonna take a break from group rides and ride a little bit slower now, I realise it's time to cool it for a while.......yes people I will take it easier now.

Thanks for the words ol' Fella, you know I luv ya like an older bro. Take it easy.

[Zed]

Time to find something else to do for a while.

I wouldn't like to see you quit bikes JSG, all i know is that the guys you cut in front of 2night were experienced riders and they were not happy. Just admit u made a mistake and were riding dangerously, be a man! Like you say them "demons" are overpowering you - you need a spiritual cleansing man, it's gotta be YOU in control of the bike!

[justsomeguy]

JSG, I think you need to get a slower bike, something around the 150cc mark that doesn't produce an aweful lot of power but can do 120kmp/h or there abouts. Then go out and practise keeping a smooth line, at first, start by trying to keep the bike upright and using only your line to get around the corner. Get faster and faster until eventually you start leaning the bike in, keeping a smooth line.

I know i've only been riding for just over a month, but there is a wealth of information to be found in books and on the internet about techniques and riding in general.

I've seen you on a few corners where you hang off the bike when there is no need, you don't even need to lean the bike over. You seem to go slow through the corners and then gun it in the straights (hence why I think a slower bike will be good for you).

But i'm sure everyone else would of already had the same advice to offer and you've probably been told a million times and are well aware of it all.

Anyone can go fast with a big enough bike.

Well to you all I'll say is yeah - I'm the worlds slowest Indian so can't corner for shit. That's why I'm always so far behind everybody on everyride.

End of conversation.

[SwanTiger]

So improve on your cornering.

You can go ride with the Magneto's (No offence Texmo) if you want to feel like your faster than everyone else. Theres one way to sort out your 'speed' problem.

[justsomeguy]

So improve on your cornering.

You can go ride with the Magneto's (No offence Texmo) if you want to feel like your faster than everyone else. Theres one way to sort out your 'speed' problem.

No thanks, I'll stick to riding with people like Zed, Frosty, Erik, QkChk, Warr, Bane and others who I know have skills and whom I've been riding with for several months.

Don't tease Texmo mate, he can ride rings around you. Perhaps you would like to lead by example when it comes to things like cornering techniques?

[SixPackBack]

No thanks, I'll stick to riding with people like Zed, Frosty, Erik, QkChk, Warr, Bane and others who I know have skills

Your actions put that privilege under some considerable strain JSG.

[justsomeguy]

Your actions put that privilege under some considerable strain JSG.

Yes I know, hence my decision to take a break for a while. I know I've got to stop and think when people as understanding as Frosty and Zed start saying something.