Chch Wednesday Night Cruises 2009-10

[dangerous]

I have said it before and I will say it again I believe you could offer so much knowledge to new riders,

yeah and I often do, but one on one other wise they can get confused with what others say.
I am more than happy to do so on a WNR (providing I can get out) but as I hassle others about what they say to newer riders I cant really put my 2c worth in as it makes me out to be a know it all... hehe, I kinda over the years have mixed a bit racing lines into road riding (two toataly different styles really) and as I always say "works for me but may not for the next person" having said that safty and survivle is common, a no brainer and very very basic.

what I show a guy that works for me and what you might show them could be two completely different ways to achieve the end result, one method might suit a rider better than the other but they will never know th options available to them.

Interesting but I kinda agree. IMO there is really only one line to take on any one given corner, but there is many ways to position the body for that corner and this is were things differ cos riders come in all sizes and shapes, so some find differant positions beter suited to them, however for what I sugest is suited to almost all (bike style changes things to)

It often harder to put into words how we do what we do than it is to just get out and do it.

defnitley

Now if we could convince some of the Mainland guys or any other such programme to come along it could be a win-win as the new guys might know where to go to get the tuition and the educators might get students.

Well Lil'Ms Mr is Mainlands riding guy, and does get out for rides every so often, but I dont know if he is to keen to help out side of work, he preferes to ride for himself. Mainland have a gig comming up, so anything extra would be a confliction... Ill start a thread on the up comming rider training. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1129585906

[KiwiPhoenix]

Being a learner is all about learning. I'm lucky in the respect that I knew all of you before I started learning so I picked up alot about your riding styles, rules of biking and getting to know you all. Other learners have to learn that and by coming along on the Wed night rides they do learn where they should be and how to ride within a large group. They have to find their place in the pack, I'm lucky that I already knew where I would be (at the back)!!

For me, most people have seen me riding and are happy to give me advice about what I do and when I do it, thankfully I take it as such, I try it out and if it doesn't suit, I'll try something else.

I can only comment for me, but I have to say that the level of support I have had from everyone on the Wed night rides has been awesome, I know my riding ability and I do try not to hold everyone else up, but thankfully they do understand that the "L" plate is just that, I'm learning so if they do get stuck behind me, they can overtake if it's safe to do so and they don't complain about it! I understand that the level of riding varies biker to biker so there is a wealth of knowledge to be had. It is easy for the more competent riders to become complacent about learners, but just remember you were a learner once and had to learn everything we have too! Rather than bitch and moan about the riding style of learners talk to them and find out where they are in their learning and help teach them about riding safely amongst the group. Riding in a group like ours is awesome as the people are very helpful and friendly!!!!

In saying that I'm confident enough to ask for help if I need it but there could be other people that wouldn't and these are the people that need the help not just someone saying that they should know how to fit in and know how to ride. They may not know the dynamics of the group but are too afraid to ask!! Cause, come on, some of you are scary!!!

[E Ashmore]

In saying that I'm confident enough to ask for help if I need it but there could be other people that wouldn't and these are the people that need the help not just someone saying that they should know how to fit in and know how to ride. They may not know the dynamics of the group but are too afraid to ask!! Cause, come on, some of you are scary!!!

there is no need to be afraid, really we are all soft and squidgey on the inside. the whole biker thing is just an image.

[TuonoTom]

there is no need to be afraid, really we are all soft and squidgey on the inside. the whole biker thing is just an image.

Pussy. HTFU.

[dangerous]

there is no need to be afraid, really we are all soft and squidgey on the inside. the whole biker thing is just an image.

shes not talking about a squid in a tootpast tube on a mass produced plastic rocket... pussys the lot of ya's

Being a learner is all about learning.... Cause, come on, some of you are scary!!!

RIGHT wiffie, you are my target next ride... time to up ya skills, and ill expect no back chat, you are about to double ya speed in a corner

[neels]

time to up ya skills, and ill expect no back chat, you are about to double ya speed in a corner

Me too please

I just need to remember to let the sporties go and hide somewhere near the back, and remind myself that I'm on an old 600 and can't keep up.

[dangerous]

Me too please

I just need to remember to let the sporties go and hide somewhere near the back, and remind myself that I'm on an old 600 and can't keep up.

and lets not even start with the state of the rider

[Dave-]

'bout that time again?

right'o

[E Ashmore]

shes not talking about a squid in a tootpast tube on a mass produced plastic rocket... pussys the lot of ya's

its only a place to start we are poor students. once im rich il be able to afford the repair bills for an Italian bike. or maybe i just get one from my home country. triples do sound good

[gammaguy]

\ Enjoyed the smell of 2 stroke in the air on the climb back up to the hilltop.

im using vanilla oil at the moment.i may change to strawberry soon tho....

[Rashika]

its only a place to start we are poor students. once im rich il be able to afford the repair bills for an Italian bike. or maybe i just get one from my home country. triples do sound good

HA! poor students ride pushbikes or scooters! not gixxers

im using vanilla oil at the moment.i may change to strawberry soon tho....

yum, nice! maybe I will try to find a babysitter for next week

[TuonoTom]

im using vanilla oil at the moment.i may change to strawberry soon tho....

Where do you get the flavoured oils? Or do you just mix it in with TTS? My family are slowly getting used to the smell of TTS in the morning ha ha.

[dangerous]

once im rich il be able to afford the repair bills for an Italian bike.

hehe... ya wont be rich for long then, good ta see ya getting my lack of houmer now.

yum, nice! maybe I will try to find a babysitter for next week

You going to brake out ya stroker and show Tom and GG what a real 2 stroke is?

Where do you get the flavoured oils? Or do you just mix it in with TTS?

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... tommy tommy tommy
ps: get ya self some Avgas + TTS

[gammaguy]

Me too please

I just need to remember to let the sporties go and hide somewhere near the back, and remind myself that I'm on an old 600 and can't keep up.

i did a national championship season on an XJ 600 dude.they arent slow......

i guess these days they seem a little underpowered,but 72 HP aint too shabby.

REV IT!

[gammaguy]

Where do you get the flavoured oils? Or do you just mix it in with TTS? My family are slowly getting used to the smell of TTS in the morning ha ha.

aromatherapy oils

dont use too much!

gotta love the $2 shop in auckland where i stash up