AWNMR - Wednesday Night Mentor Ride (March)

**Kittyhawk** · 29th March 2007, 09:14

So whats the go for next Wed???

Should do another newbie night ride

finishing up with some skills practise.

**Busy** · 29th March 2007, 09:31

I didn't get a chance to thank Kerry or DD last night, thanks guys for a very informative night.
*wanders off to clean the chain lube off the swing arm so as not to look like someone that doesn't know how to lube a chain properly

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I've thought of another question (I'll probably forget by next session), how to repair a punture on the side of the road. No need for anyone to answer on here, come along to motohaus (sp?) and see if you're right.

**tide** · 29th March 2007, 10:25

Disco thanks for organizing, and a big thank-you to Kerry for volunteering his time...

**KLOWN** · 29th March 2007, 14:11

yeah, cheers kerri and dd. I think i'll be getting a cable luber too. Looks like a handy tool and those scott oilers are look damn fine. hmmm never have to clean or oil a chain again sounds pretty sweet.

**Disco Dan** · 29th March 2007, 15:15

Originally Posted by Kittyhawk

So whats the go for next Wed???

Suggestions are welcome for next wednesday.

As it's getting dark so early now, the carpark in westgate is generally too dark. I will be going to scout out a new practice area that is nearby and lit for us.

What would you all like to focus on during the winter?

My thoughts and suggestions:

* Night riding
* Wet riding - braking and cornering in the wet
* Bike maintenence nights

I appreciate your suggestions folks.

**Morcs** · 29th March 2007, 16:58

Originally Posted by Disco Dan

Suggestions are welcome for next wednesday.

As it's getting dark so early now, the carpark in westgate is generally too dark. I will be going to scout out a new practice area that is nearby and lit for us.

What would you all like to focus on during the winter?

My thoughts and suggestions:

* Night riding
* Wet riding - braking and cornering in the wet
* Bike maintenence nights

I appreciate your suggestions folks.

How about learning the importance of not drinking and riding?....ie...lets all get shitfaced and then get a taxi home...

Nah but seriously, we do need to find a new practice area, a large lit carpark is obviously ideal, and it doesnt necessarily have to be out west, so if any of us are out in the evenings doing whatever, and see a potential venue, let us know

**Disco Dan** · 29th March 2007, 18:12

Originally Posted by Morcs

Nah but seriously, we do need to find a new practice area, a large lit carpark is obviously ideal, and it doesnt necessarily have to be out west.

errr yes thank you morcs...

Yes folks, if you find a nice spot in your travels - pref close to westgate, feel free to PM me.

**FROSTY:Me** · 29th March 2007, 19:24

Just a thought here folks--
Im thinking of having a bit of a show n tell evening.
looking round my gargre Ive got a carb and oil pump in bits. Electrics all unplugged.A cylinder head and all sorts of other stuff rattling around
Might be good for newbees to actually see what this stuff looks like in real life

**Hanne** · 29th March 2007, 19:28

Frosty, i would certainly be interested in that.
I have no idea what my bike's guts look like really, curious esp. for carbs.
Sounds like a good idea!

**Kittyhawk** · 29th March 2007, 19:57

Sounds like a good idea Frosty.

I have a problem where I strip down an engine to replace things, and then end up with left over parts not lots, but just the odd bolt and nut here and there

**Maha** · 29th March 2007, 20:03

Will there be tea and cake served at half time?.....

**toymachine** · 29th March 2007, 20:36

I'd be keen on seeing the carb

I'd love to give mine a clean but don't want to blunder on in there

**The Joka** · 29th March 2007, 21:55

Possible venue:

Westcity car park, Lit and covered..

Odd car comes through too go to The Warehouse but HUGE CAR PARK AND WELL LIT!

NO RAIN THROUGH THREE LEVELS OF CONCRETE!

Off the motorway straight down Lincoln Road into middle of Henderson, turn right at Railside, 500mtrs down on left, opposite train station.

Just watch the stupid patch of concrete that they have put in and the ridiculous bump on the train station side!

**Disco Dan** · 30th March 2007, 06:44

Originally Posted by FROSTY

Just a thought here folks--
Im thinking of having a bit of a show n tell evening.
looking round my gargre Ive got a carb and oil pump in bits. Electrics all unplugged.A cylinder head and all sorts of other stuff rattling around
Might be good for newbees to actually see what this stuff looks like in real life

Sounds like a plan Frosty - Let me know when you fancy having it (this week or next week etc). Cheers!

Originally Posted by The Joka

Possible venue:

Westcity car park, Lit and covered..

Odd car comes through too go to The Warehouse but HUGE CAR PARK AND WELL LIT!

Fantabulous, well done that man! I will go and check it out today and have a little chat to the security guards.

There is a small undercover carpark at the back of the Bendon shop in westgate, but not sure if it's lit or even open after hours.

**Morcs** · 30th March 2007, 17:07

Originally Posted by The Joka

Possible venue:

Westcity car park, Lit and covered..

Odd car comes through too go to The Warehouse but HUGE CAR PARK AND WELL LIT!

NO RAIN THROUGH THREE LEVELS OF CONCRETE!

Off the motorway straight down Lincoln Road into middle of Henderson, turn right at Railside, 500mtrs down on left, opposite train station.

Just watch the stupid patch of concrete that they have put in and the ridiculous bump on the train station side!

Does it have heaps of concrete pillars? would be great for slalom practice