AWNR - Auckland Wednesday Night Ride

**Morcs** · 30th May 2007, 10:57

Originally Posted by Disco Dan

Gee thanks...

Who said it was aimed at newbies with only 2-3 months experience? Not me!

ANYONE, that wishes to learn how to take a pillion and be a good pillion is welcome to attend.

In addition, we will be having exercises for those that do not have enough experience to start this step yet.

Thank you for for putting people off... but 'we' have thought this through.... we are fully aware of this.

Put people off, like I said, just playing devils advocate. Im not one for paying lip service, and im just giving my opinion, which should be appreciated.

so Ive been told time and time again I should be setting a good example. Well here I am, being law conscious and giving my input, and you flame me Dan.

No doubt you will set a good example by turning up on an 1100cc bike, and taking pillions - neither of which you can do legally, debatably do full stop.

Unfortunately I wont be there BD. Though I would love to come and assist, although i wouldnt take pillion myself as im not legal. All about setting a good example ay...

**Disco Dan** · 30th May 2007, 11:25

Originally Posted by Morcs

Put people off, like I said, just playing devils advocate. Im not one for paying lip service, and im just giving my opinion, which should be appreciated.

so Ive been told time and time again I should be setting a good example. Well here I am, being law conscious and giving my input, and you flame me Dan.

No doubt you will set a good example by turning up on an 1100cc bike, and taking pillions - neither of which you can do legally, debatably do full stop.

Unfortunately I wont be there BD. Though I would love to come and assist, although i wouldnt take pillion myself as im not legal. All about setting a good example ay...

There is a first for everything

I dont remember stating I would be taking passengers myself?

As was said several times now, those people that wish to learn how to pillion/be pillion can do so tonight. Those people that do not wish to will have activities to do...

Why did you bother making such a simple thing into such a bid deal???

Originally Posted by Macktheknife

For anyone that doesn't already know, this event is 'run' by Dan with the assistance of several highly experienced mentors, all the activities are discussed and supervised by the mentors for the specific purpose of helping riders of any level to improve their skills in bike handling and control.
Anyone is welcome to come along and try out the exercises and enjoy the company of the others doing the same.

Cheers MTK, not everyone is as appreciative of what we are doing...

**Disco Dan** · 30th May 2007, 16:28

Alrighty folks, everything looks good to go for this evening!

Wont see any more posts after this one.. so will see you all at Shell westgate - 6:30pm

**Morcs** · 30th May 2007, 17:07

Originally Posted by Disco Dan

Why did you bother making such a simple thing into such a bid deal???

I didnt, I just gave my input. I then got flamed publicly and by pm.

**Disco Dan** · 30th May 2007, 23:46

Great night folks, was good to meet some new faces and catch up with some old!

I certainly learnt alot, and it was great to see everyone getting out there and giving it a go!

Cheers to everyone that helped out, was a great turnout!

I bet im not the only one looking forward to next week!

**Big Dog** · 31st May 2007, 00:18

Originally Posted by Disco Dan

I bet im not the only one looking forward to next week!

Nope you are not!

There were some major handling improvements by some, some new skills learned by others and fun had by all.

Thanks Mack, Noel, Dan and assorted helpers.

**The Stranger:Me** · 31st May 2007, 08:03

Originally Posted by Disco Dan

I bet im not the only one looking forward to next week!

I bet I know why that is too.

**Chilling_Silence** · 31st May 2007, 08:15

I thoroughly enjoyed it, some interesting things learned that I would have otherwise been totally oblivious too.
Ultimately, I feel better off for it

As mentioned, thanks to Dan, Big Dog, MTK & Noel (Who braved me on the back around the local streets).

Bring on next week

hopefully I'll have got enough sleep the night before so I can stick around for a beer after!

**slinky** · 31st May 2007, 08:29

Pillionings something i wana learn! but can't make it to the wedensday rides at the moment.

so you guys have been doing alot, stoppies on the first night, and now your even up to pillions.
when is it wheelie learning night?

**Disco Dan** · 3rd June 2007, 05:23

Originally Posted by sl1nky

Pillionings something i wana learn! but can't make it to the wedensday rides at the moment.

so you guys have been doing alot, stoppies on the first night, and now your even up to pillions.
when is it wheelie learning night?

You could always arrange some 1:1 time with a KB mentor to learn about pillion riding skills?

**BigRed2007** · 3rd June 2007, 10:23

Dan man pm me ur celli i wanna get in touch with u about these mentor nights g

my msn is red123nz@hotmail.com

**Disco Dan** · 3rd June 2007, 20:09

Originally Posted by BigRed2007

Dan man pm me ur celli i wanna get in touch with u about these mentor nights g

my msn is red123nz@hotmail.com

PM sent.

Directions: end of the northwestern mway (you will see the westgate shops on your left) turn left off the mway and when you get to the set of lights you will see the Shell petrol station on your left next to mcdonalds. You cant miss it.