Giving something back. How to become a mentor?

**chanceyy** · 18th June 2007, 20:59

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Thanks dude, can you get a couple of known KBrs to endorse your application to me via pm asap please, Ive listed you as a mentor but need the endorsements to hold you there.
cheers ears

what kind of endorsement do you need Quasi ? am sure the Ashurst boyz that ride with lance all the time can provide you plenty of advice on his ability ..

I would have no issues in heading out with him to see what pointers he can provide .. blardy nice guy that lance

**Quasievil** · 18th June 2007, 21:05

Originally Posted by chanceyy

what kind of endorsement do you need Quasi ? am sure the Ashurst boyz that ride with lance all the time can provide you plenty of advice on his ability ..

just that Chancey, a couple of PMs noting his ability and safe riding habits and general motorcycle knowledge will be great, helps peace of mind knowing that he is regarded highly by his peers, I mean I dont know eh?
All good and thanks, we need more Mentors.

**yod** · 18th June 2007, 21:34

Originally Posted by cowboyz

Well I have been thinking for a little while and I have come up with an idea that I should be giving something back to kiwibiker and bikers in general.

good on ya mate, you'll be a damn fine mentor, you've certainly helped me out over the last few months getting back into it (as have the rest of the ashhurst crowd too), pm has been sent to quasi

**Quasievil** · 18th June 2007, 21:42

Originally Posted by yod

good on ya mate, you'll be a damn fine mentor, you've certainly helped me out over the last few months getting back into it (as have the rest of the ashhurst crowd too), pm has been sent to quasi

Cheers for the endorsment YOD, sounds like a good mentor coming on, great for KB !

**cowboyz** · 18th June 2007, 22:27

Originally Posted by Mom

No doubt there will be a string of people who would love to go for a ride out with you! First step done, let us know where to refer new/returning riders to in your area.....may many seek your wisdom, 25/10 to you for putting your hand up!

More than happy to have people pm me. Already have a couple lined up. We ride most weekends (usually sundays) so shouldnt be too hard to line something up. I have no problem at all doing 6-7-800km in a day so even if you know someone who is not in the immediate area it is not a problem. Will organise things as they come along.

Originally Posted by chanceyy

what kind of endorsement do you need Quasi ? am sure the Ashurst boyz that ride with lance all the time can provide you plenty of advice on his ability ..

I would have no issues in heading out with him to see what pointers he can provide .. blardy nice guy that lance

Warm fuzzies too ya. Thanks for the endorsement.

side note.. 86 is a fantastic rider and mentor. It is all about being safe/conscious/safe/smooth/safe/controlled/safe and then the speed will come (if you want it too). There is absolutely nothing wrong with riding slowly and enjoying the scenery, if that is what you choose to do. If you want to ride quick for the thrill of it then that is fine too... as long as you follow 4 of the rules above.

Originally Posted by yod

good on ya mate, you'll be a damn fine mentor, you've certainly helped me out over the last few months getting back into it (as have the rest of the ashhurst crowd too), pm has been sent to quasi

Never had so much fun following a honda. Pleasure to have you along on the ashhurst rides. Thanks to you too for the recommendation.

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Cheers for the endorsment YOD, sounds like a good mentor coming on, great for KB !

Lets hope I live up to the name..................

pressure.........

all is good in the world of cowboyz.....

**yod** · 18th June 2007, 22:30

Originally Posted by cowboyz

Never had so much fun following a honda. Pleasure to have you along on the ashhurst rides. Thanks to you too for the recommendation.

no worries mate, pleasure's all mine

and since you luv 'em so much i found a great deal for ya

pity tho, woulda been a fun track bike....

**86GSXR** · 18th June 2007, 22:35

Cheers for this Lance

It will be great to see you out there passing on your skills! Looking forward to the next ride!

**chanceyy** · 18th June 2007, 22:43

Originally Posted by cowboyz

Warm fuzzies too ya. Thanks for the endorsement.

side note.. 86 is a fantastic rider and mentor. It is all about being safe/conscious/safe/smooth/safe/controlled/safe and then the speed will come (if you want it too). There is absolutely nothing wrong with riding slowly and enjoying the scenery, if that is what you choose to do. If you want to ride quick for the thrill of it then that is fine too... as long as you follow 4 of the rules above.

Welcome hon ... I agree 86 is a fab rider & agree with being safe all the time .. that is why I ride to my ability all the time .. still need to be smoother, & working on control but still get the odd wobble on corners .. am working out why .. I get myself out of trouble & later ponder why I stuffed it up ..

but we can suss it out one day .. being on the outside looking at the whole picture is sometimes better than being on the bike & feeling it .. you get the full view ..

**Jantar** · 18th June 2007, 22:45

For a full list of mentors look at http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showgroups.php and scroll down. Welcome to the list cowboyz.

**SpankMe** · 18th June 2007, 22:50

Originally Posted by Jantar

For a full list of mentors look at http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showgroups.php and scroll down. Welcome to the list cowboyz.

Or look at the mentors page which is listed in the quick links pull down.

**Virago** · 18th June 2007, 23:39

Originally Posted by Jantar

For a full list of mentors look at http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showgroups.php and scroll down. Welcome to the list cowboyz.

On the subject of that page, I'm surprised that Hitcher hasn't spotted the apostrophe (for the list of Mentor's....)

**Meanie** · 19th June 2007, 09:32

Good on ya cowboyz, i think you would be a great mentor, PM sent to quasi
I guess the ashhurst rides are about to get a lot slower. No problem thats why i ride a cruiser, copes with most paces and itll be good to meet some of the newbies out there and strike up some new friendships

Id love some tips on riding a cruiser when you get time

**cowboyz** · 19th June 2007, 10:02

Thanks Meanie. I feel a story coming on.

Several years ago when I was a young(er) lad I used to tutor computer studies. I learnt then that if you are going to teach then you must know what you know.

I dont think I could give anyone 2 bits of advice on how to ride a criuser. Actually I can. 1. keep your exhaust off the ground, 2. no .. actually just one bit of advice. Hope that helps.

I have never ridden a cruiser. Shocking I know but true. I really havent got any desire too and the few times I have sat on one I find myself wondering how it all works. Everything is in the wrong place.

**Meanie** · 19th June 2007, 10:59

Originally Posted by cowboyz

Thanks Meanie. I feel a story coming on.

Several years ago when I was a young(er) lad I used to tutor computer studies. I learnt then that if you are going to teach then you must know what you know.

I dont think I could give anyone 2 bits of advice on how to ride a criuser. Actually I can. 1. keep your exhaust off the ground, 2. no .. actually just one bit of advice. Hope that helps.

I have never ridden a cruiser. Shocking I know but true. I really havent got any desire too and the few times I have sat on one I find myself wondering how it all works. Everything is in the wrong place.

Wasnt that first bike you had a cruiser, you know the one your mother told us about at your wedding, the one that the bus driver.............

opps sorry that story isnt supposed to get out