South Auckland Street Skills

**Maakz** · 2nd November 2011, 09:52

Why, what's up buddy? I need a chill pill, flumin van cut me off at the front of the lights on a green light goin down Queen St...no indicator nor commonsense, lane changer was then seen texting on dash mounted consol...inner city twat! Re ride tonight, if i'm not at the shell station by the time yous are ready to ride then i'll see y'all at MCCP.

**nzspokes** · 2nd November 2011, 10:50

Dont forget its the new shell station tonight!!

**Maakz** · 4th November 2011, 13:45

Heya fellow SASSians...took my bike in for a service this morn seeing that my chain was as loose as bat guano on Weds. Parked her up in the garage after ride night. Pronouncement-Loose chain yep, but on closer inspection twas deduced ma chain was FUBRd, so had it replaced before imminent problems. There were stones lodged under the front too. I went to two diff bike shops for opinions, both concurred bout chain. Anyhow, somewhat sorted for the mean time. Choked on having to fork over but needs must...now ready for a pootle up north...Whangaroa here i come. Glorious day today...

**Grasshopperus** · 5th November 2011, 12:10

Good stuff Maakz, I bet your bike rides way nicer now, that old chain you had on it was like chewing gum.

On Thursday I got some work done on my bike too. New PR3 tyres on the front and back, new chain, new brakepads and a new WOF.

I gave the rear tyre a good seeing off

**nzspokes** · 9th November 2011, 14:11

Bluerider and i will be there. Tigadee says he would to.

**Sis** · 9th November 2011, 20:49

Glad Bluerider found her backpack

Would have sent another txt but ran out of credit.

**blue rider** · 9th November 2011, 21:08

Originally Posted by Sis

Glad Bluerider found her backpack

Would have sent another txt but ran out of credit.

that was a most gigantic brain fart ever.....

but luckily my bag was at home, and so were my bank cards, driver license and all other very important things in the life of mine ...

thanks for a lovely evening ride

**Maakz** · 10th November 2011, 15:21

Glad you found ur stuff-peace of mind!
Was a nice pootle...finished off with a hot choccy and a gas bag...awesome.

After humming and harring bout the state of the weather, the weather Gods came through for me today...sunshine and good drivers. Oh BTW...got my FULL 6F today at lunchtime, did it through Manukau AA. Not as bad as i had pictured in my mind, even got complimented on my road position, lines & defensive driving-BIG UPS to SASS for that. Assessor even brought out the lads to check the bike out afterward, the pseudo Harley strikes again lol... Be awhile before i can afford my 'grown ups' bike, so atleast i won't stress about turning into a pumpkin after 10pm now...even though i prob look like one on agent orange lol...good stuff and all is right with the world.

**nzspokes** · 10th November 2011, 15:23

Originally Posted by Maakz

Glad you found ur stuff-peace of mind!
Was a nice pootle...finished off with a hot choccy and a gas bag...awesome.

After humming and harring bout the state of the weather, the weather Gods came through for me today...sunshine and good drivers. Oh BTW...got my FULL 6F today at lunchtime, did it through Manukau AA. Not as bad as i had pictured in my mind, even got complimented on my road position, lines & defensive driving-BIG UPS to SASS for that. Assessor even brought out the lads to check the bike out afterward, the pseudo Harley strikes again lol... Be awhile before i can afford my 'grown ups' bike, so atleast i won't stress about turning into a pumpkin after 10pm now...even though i prob look like one on agent orange lol...good stuff and all is right with the world.

WOOT!! Good for you!!

**Sis** · 10th November 2011, 16:30

Originally Posted by Maakz

Glad you found ur stuff-peace of mind!
Was a nice pootle...finished off with a hot choccy and a gas bag...awesome.

After humming and harring bout the state of the weather, the weather Gods came through for me today...sunshine and good drivers. Oh BTW...got my FULL 6F today at lunchtime, did it through Manukau AA. Not as bad as i had pictured in my mind, even got complimented on my road position, lines & defensive driving-BIG UPS to SASS for that. Assessor even brought out the lads to check the bike out afterward, the pseudo Harley strikes again lol... Be awhile before i can afford my 'grown ups' bike, so atleast i won't stress about turning into a pumpkin after 10pm now...even though i prob look like one on agent orange lol...good stuff and all is right with the world.

Well done

**aws** · 10th November 2011, 23:17

Congrats Maakz!

**caseye** · 11th November 2011, 17:30

Well done Maakz, takes some doing acing that one first time up. Shes a nice bike, look after it and it'll look after you always.

**funrunna** · 16th November 2011, 12:16

Hoping I can get to the carpark tonight - the ride part is out of the question for a while due to parental responsibilities

**tbs** · 16th November 2011, 12:26

Originally Posted by Maakz

Glad you found ur stuff-peace of mind!
Was a nice pootle...finished off with a hot choccy and a gas bag...awesome.

After humming and harring bout the state of the weather, the weather Gods came through for me today...sunshine and good drivers. Oh BTW...got my FULL 6F today at lunchtime, did it through Manukau AA. Not as bad as i had pictured in my mind, even got complimented on my road position, lines & defensive driving-BIG UPS to SASS for that. Assessor even brought out the lads to check the bike out afterward, the pseudo Harley strikes again lol... Be awhile before i can afford my 'grown ups' bike, so atleast i won't stress about turning into a pumpkin after 10pm now...even though i prob look like one on agent orange lol...good stuff and all is right with the world.

When I did my full test the instructor criticized my road positioning. He couldn't understand why I would want to ride round the outside of the bends. I explained the concept of maximizing my sight lines, but he just didn't get it.

Anyway, I'm coming along tonight. I have to make a quick delivery at Ardmore on the way, so if I'm a few minutes late then please wait for me.

Ole.

**blue rider** · 16th November 2011, 12:32

Originally Posted by Maakz

Glad you found ur stuff-peace of mind!
Was a nice pootle...finished off with a hot choccy and a gas bag...awesome.

After humming and harring bout the state of the weather, the weather Gods came through for me today...sunshine and good drivers. Oh BTW...got my FULL 6F today at lunchtime, did it through Manukau AA. Not as bad as i had pictured in my mind, even got complimented on my road position, lines & defensive driving-BIG UPS to SASS for that. Assessor even brought out the lads to check the bike out afterward, the pseudo Harley strikes again lol... Be awhile before i can afford my 'grown ups' bike, so atleast i won't stress about turning into a pumpkin after 10pm now...even though i prob look like one on agent orange lol...good stuff and all is right with the world.

hip hip hurray.....well done!!!!! this must be celebrated this weekend!!!!