Page 2 of 3 FirstFirst 123 LastLast
Results 16 to 30 of 33

Thread: Roll on, roll off?

  1. #16
    Join Date
    10th December 2010 - 09:49
    Bike
    None as yet
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    129
    Quote Originally Posted by Edbear View Post
    Looks like the listing has expired. Not a touring bike sort of person however my brother just bought a Boulevard about a month ago.

  2. #17
    Join Date
    26th November 2009 - 17:30
    Bike
    CBR600RR
    Location
    Jaffa
    Posts
    119
    Quote Originally Posted by overworkedmonkey View Post
    Wouldn't be any fun without them :-)

    Yeah was riding for years but am getting back into it after being on hiatus
    You should attend the California Superbike School at Hampton Downs. Then you can put what's in the book and DVD into practice! The first drill they teach you on the first day is....yep you guessed it - Throttle Control.

    You'll be pretty stunned at the difference a day at the school can make to your riding.

  3. #18
    Join Date
    29th October 2005 - 16:12
    Bike
    Had a 2007 Suzuki C50T Boulevard
    Location
    Orewa
    Posts
    5,852
    Quote Originally Posted by overworkedmonkey View Post
    Looks like the listing has expired. Not a touring bike sort of person however my brother just bought a Boulevard about a month ago.
    http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=342560393

    Yeah I relisted it though. What I like about the C50T is that it can be most things to most purposes. It's a laid back cruiser, a loaded up tourer or the best sports bike any cruiser can be. It really wicks it up if you're in the mood and I've impressed my mates with their GSX1400's and Bandits, even around the Coro...

    No it's not a GSX-R by any stretch, but it'll do what the mood wants. I'd recommend riding your brother's one and trying it out.
    You don't get to be an old dog without learning a few tricks.
    Shorai Powersports batteries are very trick!

  4. #19
    Join Date
    9th December 2005 - 22:02
    Bike
    2018 Triump Street Triple 765 rs
    Location
    Hauraki
    Posts
    1,015
    Quote Originally Posted by overworkedmonkey View Post
    Might run that past the Mrs ;-)
    If you intend using those words as a comeon, then i would just ROLL past ya missus instead.
    Trumpydom!

  5. #20
    Join Date
    10th May 2009 - 15:22
    Bike
    2010 Honda CB1000R Predator
    Location
    Orewa, Auckland
    Posts
    4,490
    Blog Entries
    19
    Have a look at Amazon.com and get some books by Keith Code. Flick of the wrist, I, II and III.

  6. #21
    Join Date
    26th November 2009 - 17:30
    Bike
    CBR600RR
    Location
    Jaffa
    Posts
    119
    Quote Originally Posted by p.dath View Post
    Have a look at Amazon.com and get some books by Keith Code. Flick of the wrist, I, II and III.
    Umm isn't it Twist of the Wrist I and II...is there a 3rd book I don't know about?

  7. #22
    Join Date
    10th December 2010 - 09:49
    Bike
    None as yet
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    129
    Quote Originally Posted by KiwiNinja View Post
    You should attend the California Superbike School at Hampton Downs. Then you can put what's in the book and DVD into practice! The first drill they teach you on the first day is....yep you guessed it - Throttle Control.

    You'll be pretty stunned at the difference a day at the school can make to your riding.
    Have you been?

  8. #23
    Join Date
    10th December 2010 - 09:49
    Bike
    None as yet
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    129
    Quote Originally Posted by p.dath View Post
    Have a look at Amazon.com and get some books by Keith Code. Flick of the wrist, I, II and III.
    Yeah got the second book.

  9. #24
    Join Date
    10th December 2010 - 09:49
    Bike
    None as yet
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    129
    Quote Originally Posted by Edbear View Post
    http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=342560393

    Yeah I relisted it though. What I like about the C50T is that it can be most things to most purposes. It's a laid back cruiser, a loaded up tourer or the best sports bike any cruiser can be. It really wicks it up if you're in the mood and I've impressed my mates with their GSX1400's and Bandits, even around the Coro...

    No it's not a GSX-R by any stretch, but it'll do what the mood wants. I'd recommend riding your brother's one and trying it out.
    Bet my brother would love what you have. If I do upgrade am thinking may go for the Honda CBRR 1000.

  10. #25
    Join Date
    10th December 2010 - 09:49
    Bike
    None as yet
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    129
    Quote Originally Posted by Grubber View Post
    If you intend using those words as a comeon, then i would just ROLL past ya missus instead.
    If you are still using come ons to get women, you ain't doing it right cause they don't work.

  11. #26
    Join Date
    26th November 2009 - 17:30
    Bike
    CBR600RR
    Location
    Jaffa
    Posts
    119
    Quote Originally Posted by overworkedmonkey View Post
    Have you been?
    Sure have! Done the first two levels and couldn't recommend it highly enough. To put it simply the techniques they teach you will save your life one day.

    Also don't listen to people who say it's only for racers or sports bikes. The techniques apply to every bike and every rider. The last time there was a guy on a big ol' Ambulance bike.

    I'll be back in the new year to complete levels 3 and 4.

    Also the 2nd Twist of the Wrist is what you need...don't bother with the first one.

  12. #27
    Join Date
    29th October 2005 - 16:12
    Bike
    Had a 2007 Suzuki C50T Boulevard
    Location
    Orewa
    Posts
    5,852
    Quote Originally Posted by overworkedmonkey View Post
    Bet my brother would love what you have. If I do upgrade am thinking may go for the Honda CBRR 1000.
    Yeah, a CBRR it's not...
    You don't get to be an old dog without learning a few tricks.
    Shorai Powersports batteries are very trick!

  13. #28
    Join Date
    10th December 2010 - 09:49
    Bike
    None as yet
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    129
    Quote Originally Posted by KiwiNinja View Post
    Sure have! Done the first two levels and couldn't recommend it highly enough. To put it simply the techniques they teach you will save your life one day.

    Also don't listen to people who say it's only for racers or sports bikes. The techniques apply to every bike and every rider. The last time there was a guy on a big ol' Ambulance bike.

    I'll be back in the new year to complete levels 3 and 4.

    Also the 2nd Twist of the Wrist is what you need...don't bother with the first one.
    Did you do it over in Oz or did you do it in the States? How much did you have to pay in total? Be very keen to do it. Do you ride in Auckland? Be keen to go riding with if you are. Have ridden with complete idiots in the past and would like to ride with someone who knows what they are doing and saying.

    Am on chapter 2 as we speak.

  14. #29
    Join Date
    10th May 2009 - 15:22
    Bike
    2010 Honda CB1000R Predator
    Location
    Orewa, Auckland
    Posts
    4,490
    Blog Entries
    19
    Quote Originally Posted by KiwiNinja View Post
    Umm isn't it Twist of the Wrist I and II...is there a 3rd book I don't know about?
    You are correct.

    Yes, there is a third book. It might be called "The soft science of road racing". My mistake.

  15. #30
    Join Date
    10th May 2009 - 15:22
    Bike
    2010 Honda CB1000R Predator
    Location
    Orewa, Auckland
    Posts
    4,490
    Blog Entries
    19
    Quote Originally Posted by overworkedmonkey View Post
    Did you do it over in Oz or did you do it in the States? How much did you have to pay in total? Be very keen to do it. Do you ride in Auckland? Be keen to go riding with if you are. Have ridden with complete idiots in the past and would like to ride with someone who knows what they are doing and saying.

    Am on chapter 2 as we speak.
    I think you might be better off attending something like NASS or SASS first, and then when you have some more skills an ART day, and then maybe the Superbike School.

    http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/wiki/Nort..._Street_Skills

    http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/wiki/Sout..._Street_Skills

    http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/wiki/AMCC...Rider_Training

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •