South Auckland Thursday Night Ride

**prettybillie** · 5th June 2009, 09:02

Sorry all - after visiting the hospital I chose the warmth of the AMCC clubrooms with a nice hot cup of tea and the MotoGP on the TV....eeeerrr be there next week

**Lula** · 5th June 2009, 10:27

Originally Posted by Crazy Steve

Ooooooh no.....

Did I see Lula following Jafar home last night....

1st Pretty Billie 2nd Lula......Martin your the MAN ! !

Crazy Steve..

Ok I lost my keys.
Crazy Steve - stop your jibber jabber you'll make my boyfriend upset!

**monkeymsea** · 5th June 2009, 10:42

Originally Posted by caseye

What? 12 na, wait a minute, 13 riders last night, even the "OLD GUY" came out to play and theres just Jafar on here this morning.
I'm blown away, theres usually so much hot air after one of our rides you could fill a Hellium balloon with it.
Great to see Thani-B and monkeymsea there last night, well ridden you two, nice lines and good road positioning.
Well it was cold but hey it was also perfect weather and the roads were relatively quiet, another great SATNR ride, cheers Jafar.

Was a good ride.. The more seat time I get the better I think.. First night ride really and defiantly my first group ride even tho I was no where near the group hehe

I should be there next week.. Im not sure about thani tho Think she caught a cold or something and I think she out of HTFU pills

I had a good time cheers to those involved!

**Gwinch** · 5th June 2009, 10:52

Originally Posted by Korumba

Good ride tonight 13 started and 13 finished I hope...
Gwinch I thought you were with us at the end of the road after the pub...once I got on the motorway and people started waving goodbye I run out of single head lights behind me...and had not seen you.
hope your not lost in a cabbage patch somewhere.....

I'm fine, I just kept it wound back to <110km/h on the return trip.

I suspect I'll have to make this a regular event on Thursday nights! Much fun to be had, meeting new people is always good too.

Lula - keep practising.

I managed a couple of small ones behind you! Pity no-one was close.

**Crazy Steve** · 5th June 2009, 12:17

Originally Posted by Lula

Ok I lost my keys.
Crazy Steve - stop your jibber jabber you'll make my boyfriend upset!

Ok....

Sorry about that....

Crazy Steve..

**Lula** · 5th June 2009, 16:09

Originally Posted by Gwinch

Lula - keep practising.

I managed a couple of small ones behind you! Pity no-one was close.

Thanks Gwinch - already starting my burnout training. Need plenty of practice alright that was a lame effort last night!

Now you'll have to come to the Cold Kiwi and see me do some real burnouts on Lula and geestrings new Rat Bike.

Here is my vid of me doing one at Cold Kiwi. Check out my wrist action!!

(You might have to download that Silverstream application and then refresh the page to view the video)

http://www.motorcycletrader.co.nz/Vi...5&N=4294965070

**Gwinch** · 5th June 2009, 17:26

Originally Posted by Lula

Thanks Gwinch - already starting my burnout training. Need plenty of practice alright that was a lame effort last night!

Now you'll have to come to the Cold Kiwi and see me do some real burnouts on Lula and geestrings new Rat Bike.

Here is my vid of me doing one at Cold Kiwi. Check out my wrist action!!

(You might have to download that Silverstream application and then refresh the page to view the video)

http://www.motorcycletrader.co.nz/Vi...5&N=4294965070

Let me know how you get along with that one. I expect to see the rear wheel spinning next week.

Easier on cold tyres, though! Ours had already been given a fair workout prior to our efforts.

Got more than a few people twisting my arm into going so I may just have to and see what all the fuss is about. The hill climb looks like a right hoot and a half! As do the on foot events, I'll be sure to participate in those as I do enjoy my running and any shenanigans that involve it! *shudders in anticipation*

**scottjpalmer** · 5th June 2009, 17:32

Yes, thanks all. I definately need to stop sissying out in the final seconds of entering a corner and hitting the picks! It was only 2 months yesterday since I got my licence and bike though so I apologise to anyone I pulled this stunt in front of! I'm sure my headlights could be better too . . .

I'm working night shift for the next 2 Thursdays but if the group wants to try a different route and head out Waiuku way so I can get to work before 7 then I'll still see you at 6 at AutoBahn. . .

**Lula** · 5th June 2009, 17:33

Originally Posted by Gwinch

Got more than a few people twisting my arm into going so I may just have to and see what all the fuss is about.

Here is the Auckland Cold Kiwi hype thread.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ight=cold+kiwi

**Gwinch** · 5th June 2009, 17:37

Originally Posted by scottpalmer

I'm working night shift for the next 2 Thursdays but if the group wants to try a different route and head out Waiuku way so I can get to work before 7 then I'll still see you at 6 at AutoBahn. . .

Assuming of course we leave on time.

I wouldn't worry altogether that much about technique, you're doing well considering how long you've been riding. If you really want to get tips on how to ride, have one of the more knowledgeable riders follow you or hit up on of the site mentors. Can give you their names if you're interested.

**scottjpalmer** · 5th June 2009, 17:42

Originally Posted by Gwinch

If you really want to get tips on how to ride, have one of the more knowledgeable riders follow you or hit up on of the site mentors. Can give you their names if you're interested.

Cheers. I'll persevere for a while yet getting the hang of things myself (I can feel I have come a long way in my 3300km :-) ) but will definately be up for some tips later in the year.

**Thani-B** · 5th June 2009, 19:44

Originally Posted by caseye

What? 12 na, wait a minute, 13 riders last night, even the "OLD GUY" came out to play and theres just Jafar on here this morning.
I'm blown away, theres usually so much hot air after one of our rides you could fill a Hellium balloon with it.
Great to see Thani-B and monkeymsea there last night, well ridden you two, nice lines and good road positioning.
Well it was cold but hey it was also perfect weather and the roads were relatively quiet, another great SATNR ride, cheers Jafar.

Cheers, was a good ride, even though I froze on the way home.

Originally Posted by monkeymsea

Was a good ride.. The more seat time I get the better I think.. First night ride really and defiantly my first group ride even tho I was no where near the group hehe

I should be there next week.. Im not sure about thani tho Think she caught a cold or something and I think she out of HTFU pills

I had a good time cheers to those involved!

You didnt have to ride after you got home

apparently the temp was around -3 last night, so add on the windchill and you can understand why I was cold. Didnt have 4 layers of pants like you...