ATNR (Auckland Thursday night ride) - Discussion thread

**Morcs** · 12th March 2007, 16:51

Bah who cares about the weather anyways? whinging kiwis thats who...

We did twilight road in the dark and wet last night at a decent pace too...

and the atnr roads are 'easier' by comparison

**hedgier1** · 12th March 2007, 17:05

I want to ride!!!!!! But no bike!!!!!!!! Hows everyone going????
Just giving yo an update. My leg is getting better slowly and will be hopefully be back riding soon as possible. Hope ya all good and taking it easy.
Catch ya soon

**SixPackBack** · 12th March 2007, 17:21

Originally Posted by Weasel

Who wants to bet me that SixPackBack will be along soon to kick his ass for this one?

Mark has the mental maturity of a 10 year old so whats the point.

**HATER** · 13th March 2007, 07:01

[QUOTE=sl1nky;969536]4 since ive been riding on it. - start beginning of december last year.

i was one of them....

you can tell which corner it is cause i still have my pride stuck on the fence there somewhere.

wasnt going fast at all but still managed $7500 worth of damage to the tlr.

**slinky** · 13th March 2007, 08:04

Originally Posted by Morcs

Bah who cares about the weather anyways? whinging kiwis thats who...

We did twilight road in the dark and wet last night at a decent pace too...

and the atnr roads are 'easier' by comparison

i care cus im riding coro on saturday. its not that i can't ride in the rain, i just don't enjoy it and don't see the point in getting wet if you don't need to.

**Jimmy B** · 13th March 2007, 09:42

[QUOTE=HATER;972347]

Originally Posted by sl1nky

4 since ive been riding on it. - start beginning of december last year.

i was one of them....

you can tell which corner it is cause i still have my pride stuck on the fence there somewhere.

wasnt going fast at all but still managed $7500 worth of damage to the tlr.

Crikey Hater, glad to hear that you are OK. I have trouble remembering the corner but Ive only been down that road twice. So what actually happened? Did you get in a bit hot and run wide off the camber? Sunstrike?

**HATER** · 13th March 2007, 10:26

was only going fairly slow(recomended speed) but had the wrong line comeing into the corner,
as i was nearly up to the apex there was a landcruiser that had come up and was wanting to turn right into that driveway.
it was either put my head into the front of the truck or go off the road.
as soon as i hit the grass the front end went down.
pissed me off cause ive takin that corner faster and been fine.

**Jimmy B** · 13th March 2007, 10:37

Originally Posted by HATER

was only going fairly slow(recomended speed) but had the wrong line comeing into the corner,
as i was nearly up to the apex there was a landcruiser that had come up and was wanting to turn right into that driveway.
it was either put my head into the front of the truck or go off the road.
as soon as i hit the grass the front end went down.
pissed me off cause ive takin that corner faster and been fine.

I would've done the same thing under the circumstances and often thank my lucky stars that Ive got away with it if I cock my line up and get too close to centre on a right hander. Easily done and thanks for your reply

**HATER** · 13th March 2007, 10:43

its all part of learning i guess, ive only been riding since november and having a accident is all part and parcel of it.
most of the guys that are good riders have had accidents. makes you abit more aware of what you are doing for the next time.
ill be there this thrusday with my new bike,

**ManDownUnder** · 13th March 2007, 12:27

Originally Posted by skidMark

difference is i'm a wayyyy better rider than you it's not ego it's fact

Originally Posted by Weasel

And everyone else is better than both of you

You guys ever noticed how the good riders don't say "I'm better than you" - they're more inclined to show/teach how it's meant to be done?

Pissing contests are never dignified affairs.

**Karma** · 13th March 2007, 12:51

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

You guys ever noticed how the good riders don't say "I'm better than you" - they're more inclined to show/teach how it's meant to be done?

Pissing contests are never dignified affairs.

Whilst that may be true, the rider being taught has to understand that they are not as skilled as those who are teaching them. There's a few noobies around at the moment who seem to think they're gods gift to biking, and need to learn a bit of modesty before they can really start learning from their betters.

Not that I'm saying I'm that skilled myself

**HATER** · 13th March 2007, 14:03

[QUOTE=Weasel;972874]Whilst that may be true, the rider being taught has to understand that they are not as skilled as those who are teaching them. There's a few noobies around at the moment who seem to think they're gods gift to biking, and need to learn a bit of modesty before they can really start learning from their betters.

Not that I'm saying I'm that skilled myself

IMHO me being a rider of only 3 months i was starting to get a little cocky myself and was pushing my bike in the same way.

im 28 and i dont mind taking advise from someone who is better/more experienced than me even if there younger.

me binning my pride and joy a month ago in front of all my peers was definining moment when i realised im not as good as i thought in fact i felt like a complete tool.

lucky it was only a low speed crash but it still made me step back and look at how i was riding up to that point.

alot of young guys eg mark dont really care to much about A: there bike B: them selves
not having a go at mark but the guys young and wants to have a bike that does warp 9.

maybe guidence and time might keep him from killing himself.

**ManDownUnder** · 13th March 2007, 14:14

All I am willing to say is that I know what's up with Mark, and he needs patience and guidance - not continued streams of abuse. Believe it or not he's doing his best.

As with all of us he'll listen to those he respects. Anyone wanting to be listened to might want to consider a change of approach.

**Jimmy B** · 13th March 2007, 14:26

Originally Posted by HATER

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IMHO me being a rider of only 3 months i was starting to get a little cocky myself and was pushing my bike in the same way.

im 28 and i dont mind taking advise from someone who is better/more experienced than me even if there younger.

me binning my pride and joy a month ago in front of all my peers was definining moment when i realised im not as good as i thought in fact i felt like a complete tool.

lucky it was only a low speed crash but it still made me step back and look at how i was riding up to that point.
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Hater looks like you're onto it and if you keep this up you will become a very accomplished rider