ATNR (Auckland Thursday night ride) - Discussion thread

[HATER]

agreed... the first step to become great is realising that you are not.

think it comes down to i worked hard to get my bike and to see it in that condition was heart breaking.

that and it puts things in perspective for me, i came off at under 40ks and my body hurt for days after(im not a small boy and can take some punishment) how would it be if i came off at 100ks.
bottom line i wouldnt be here.

ive just lernt to respect my ability and drop my pride, i dont have to impress anyone but myself, and if i dont come off my bike then im impressed and so is the insurance company!

[Karma]

think it comes down to i worked hard to get my bike and to see it in that condition was heart breaking.

Damn right, and a mighty fine looking bike it was too.

[HATER]

Damn right, and a mighty fine looking bike it was too.

just bought a new as of today.. i might see if i can hold onto it for abit longer this time.

[Qkchk:Me]

Even tho this is the ATNR Dicussion thread.............

Don't you think all this shit-stirring, childish and toxic carry-on, has and will put off people who are intending to join us for a ride? If I was myself looking at joining KB and going out on one of the rides, reading this would probaly put me off, let alone any ride to do with KB. You gotta remember, even tho we might be all good people it only takes 1 bad thing to get us all done by the tar-brush.

Enough of the Mark bashing and more with the positive dicussion ........

[Phenoix]

This ride is actually more about the meeting place at the end, than the ride itself. Tho the ride is fun.
Where 40 odd biker's of verying age's and sex (And weasel's is debatable) meet to have some food and drink and talk about bikes.
So come one come all to the greatest ride around

[Qkchk:Me]

This ride is actually more about the meeting place at the end, than the ride itself.

Is everyone aware of the change in venue for Drinkies/Dinner?
Starting from the 22 March we will be finishing at BAR AFRICA
READ HERE FOR DETAILS

***********However if this weeks ride goes ahead (this weather isnt looking too promising) it will be the last at the Speights Ale House.

[Pancakes]

Dunno about the end being the best bit. I really enjoyed my first ride ever with other bikes and while I didn't get over as far as I have on roads I know better etc I felt "in tune" and the bike was predictible as which is all I can ask for really. I picked up tons from tailing some of the faster guys and learning from their lines. Let people pass which gives me warm feelings knowing they probably gave me a little "thank you" thought and I let them enjoy the ride more too. Agree with most of the posts, while unexpected stuff around a corner can send your plans out the window I didn't feel that I took that corner different to how I took any others and it was ok exept for the bikes stopped or slowing on the exit. I have to admit I slowed too and my first thought was "I don't want to be the ass-hole that just sails on by if someone needs help" but as soon as someone waved me on I clicked that I wasn't helping being on the road there. Maybe a bit about bins in the breifing, first on the scene will of course stop and once there are enough people to deal with the situation one waves others by. Then it won't play on my mind, did they need help or for everyone to carry on? Speaks loads that so many bikes can use the same road at the same time and 99.9% of the time feel really comfortable.

[skidMark]

Mark you wouldnt be able to handle a ZX10. Let alone ride it properly.

From my recent experiences with one, not only do you have to be a half decent rider to handle the excess weight, longer wheelbase etc, but a very high level of maturity is required, as simply cracking open the throttle can quite easily end up with the wheel front going through the rear window of the car in front, or you can end up in a ditch quite easily through gassing out of a corner hard.

Get a 400. far easier to live with, more fun to ride, and you can quite easily use its full potential without instantaniously killing yourself.

Not having a dig, just advising from recent experiences mate.

yes all noted but i have ridden a 06 zx10r threw it through some corners at various speeds yes it's a stupid quick bike but being on that old honda has shown me i can survive on a slower bike that taps out at 110kph and still enjoy the ride.

no point being quick if you have no license.

i will get a zx10r and i don't care what people say because i will prove them wrong, not digging at you morcs i respect you as a person, fact is though since soon after joining this site because of my age i have had alot of shit slung at me on these forums, and on the thursday night ride being abused numerous times for so called dodgy passings which i agree were sometimes a bit silly, but i know for a fact if others pulled the same moves which many did to me and other riders ahead of me forcing them to change lines or brake suddenly etc. they do not get givin shit because they don't dare have a go at others thier own age, i'm seen as just a weak kid in a way, and that you can all rant and dig into me all you want because you know i won't do shit cus i'm a skinny teenager.

but kiwibiker has givin me alot of new friends who would rather help me with my riding without digging into me and respect me as a human being, thats the only reason i am still on this site and take all the bullshit from alot of people.

i don't have a go at people ive been cut off on rides so many times it's not even funny.

and if i was older and bigger i wouldn't dig into a younger rider i would try help them.

yes ive givin a fair amount of shit on here because people gave me shit to start with, i spose in some stupid way trying to fit in and be accepted,

sorry my rant is over i will leave you to it now

SM

[Pumba]

So who is in tonight, Anyone?

[Jimmy B]

yes all noted but i have ridden a 06 zx10r threw it through some corners at various speeds yes it's a stupid quick bike but being on that old honda has shown me i can survive on a slower bike that taps out at 110kph and still enjoy the ride.

no point being quick if you have no license.

i will get a zx10r and i don't care what people say because i will prove them wrong, not digging at you morcs i respect you as a person, fact is though since soon after joining this site because of my age i have had alot of shit slung at me on these forums, and on the thursday night ride being abused numerous times for so called dodgy passings which i agree were sometimes a bit silly, but i know for a fact if others pulled the same moves which many did to me and other riders ahead of me forcing them to change lines or brake suddenly etc. they do not get givin shit because they don't dare have a go at others thier own age, i'm seen as just a weak kid in a way, and that you can all rant and dig into me all you want because you know i won't do shit cus i'm a skinny teenager.

but kiwibiker has givin me alot of new friends who would rather help me with my riding without digging into me and respect me as a human being, thats the only reason i am still on this site and take all the bullshit from alot of people.

i don't have a go at people ive been cut off on rides so many times it's not even funny.

and if i was older and bigger i wouldn't dig into a younger rider i would try help them.

yes ive givin a fair amount of shit on here because people gave me shit to start with, i spose in some stupid way trying to fit in and be accepted,

sorry my rant is over i will leave you to it now

SM

SM,

I don’t know you but I am looking forward to meeting and riding with the bloke that wrote that post. You put your ideas forward very well.

[NinjaNanna]

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.

Now now tell the truth you just don't want to get those nice new leathers wet

[Indiana_Jones]

No licence is awesome!

-Indy

[Kittyhawk]

I might go tonight....if my leathers dry in time. Rode last night in the storm to see how the new toy really handles....sticking to the speed limit this time was fun in those conditions.

[Disco Dan]

Flipping eck...

Theres a lot of EGO in this thread!

Phoenix/skidmark - whats with the bitching? Neither of you are 'experts'... stop the slagging...

For the record though, I would have to say skidmark would be the proficient rider of the two... but what does it matter?

[Kittyhawk]

I personally dont see the point of "netbashing" any rider up about their skills in riding.

No matter what bike, and what rider, we all have a right to ride to ride on the road...(thats if you have a licence.) If it's safely or not, thats up to the individual.

A little id card saying what type of licence you hold dosent change the fact there are unpredictable situations which do occur beyond the riders control.

Leave the cat fights in the playground. Just enjoy the good things about riding on Thurs nights!! and hanging out with other bikers.