South Auckland Street Skills

[Tigadee]

how bout this for some " fun " carpark training?
just have to find some scooters .lol

Don't Triumph make scooters?

I am no good at country riding in the dark, should be interesting.

Fixed that for ya... With Eldog, Spokes and me lighting up the way, I don't think you'll need to worry about the dark!

I'll pop down in the cage before yall head off from the rally point...

I'll be there tomorrow assuming it ain't raining, got no wet weather gearz and all

See you soon! Looks nice and dry tonight...

was good to finally go for a ride yesterday, nothing like a bit of tank slapping to get the juices flowing

[f2dz]

May or may not be there tonight. Bike is suddenly using a bit of oil and I'm not sure exactly why. If I get home and it's running really low again then I might have to pass on tonight.

[Sis]

I have the articles on the lane splitting, all nicely packaged for distribution. Also some mags.

[bawked]

sorry i left, my tyre had a not so slow leak so i topped it up and ran back home with my tail between my legs ... so annoying!

[Tigadee]

sorry i left, my tyre had a not so slow leak so i topped it up and ran back home with my tail between my legs ... so annoying!

Hey, at least you're not the only one who left midway!

[Tigadee]

Essential info for the newbies to SASS:
South Auckland Street Skills or SASS

WHAT: Learning and improving Riding Skills
WHEN: Tuesday Nights
WHERE: Meet at Z (ex-Shell) Service Station, Cnr Great South Road and Taka St, TAKANINI (the one with a Burger King)
WHO: Riders new and old, and anyone getting back into Motorcycling (must be legal & hold a motorcycle license).
Weather and venue permitting - Heavy Rain may mean that we are watching DVDs. Showers are OK, look on the thread for more up-to-date information.
Depending on the number of riders and their experience levels, a short ride may be included to practice further skills. If there are enough riders, some nights can be split into two different groups.

Some nights may include:
Practicing essential skills and techniques in a quiet carpark
On-the-road practice which may see you doing up to a 1hr - 1 1/2hr ride.

WHY:
- Practice essential skills for staying alive on the road.
- Practical help with your riding.
- Fun times with fellow riders, with great stories and discussions.
- Build friendships, solicit advice and pick-up riding tips.

MEET at Z station Takanini -----------> before 6.55pm

START ride -----------------------------> 7pm

FINISH ride at ex-Manukau City Council car park for slow-speed safety exercises -----> usually 8pm-8.15pm
(next to the new Manukau train station & opp. police station)

SOCIAL time @ BRONCOS after car park exercises -----------> 8.45pm-ish

Cost: Nil, nada, zip, zero, nothing... Just your time and attention.

Details of what will be happening each week will be posted on this thread. So kick the tires and light the fires... Let's ride, aSASSins!

Disclaimer:
The SASS activity is intended to give any riders advice on their riding and to practice their skills in a safe and relaxed environment. The organisers of SASS are NOT responsible for any rider, their machines and/or any persons involved. All people attending SASS do so at their own risk.

[f2dz]

I have the articles on the lane splitting, all nicely packaged for distribution. Also some mags.

Thanks for those! Be some good weekend reading there.

sorry i left, my tyre had a not so slow leak so i topped it up and ran back home with my tail between my legs ... so annoying!

Yea I went for a quick blatt over there to see what happened to ya but didn't manage to catch you. Luckily it didn't end badly for you during the ride.

Had some excitement myself this morning – my bike cut out while I was lane splitting and I had to coast to the shoulder without indicators. Sat on the side of the road for an hour then got it towed into work. Hopefully have someone coming to look at what's wrong this afternoon. I'm guessing dodgy battery/alternator.

[Tigadee]

Had some excitement myself this morning – my bike cut out while I was lane splitting and I had to coast to the shoulder without indicators. Sat on the side of the road for an hour then got it towed into work. Hopefully have someone coming to look at what's wrong this afternoon. I'm guessing dodgy battery/alternator.

Definitely a sign that it's time for the new bike! There's a nice red Hornet up for sale...

[f2dz]

Definitely a sign that it's time for the new bike! There's a nice red Hornet up for sale...

I do like Hornets but I think I'll still opt for a supersport while I'm young and my back allows.

Got George from Motorcycle Doctors in during the day to fix my bike. Told me he'd have to come back tomorrow with a part but ends up coming back at 4pm and fixes it within 30 mins. Can highly recommend him.

My VTR lives another day, and I don't have to suffer a horrible ride on Auckland's public transport system. Cheah!

[nzspokes]

I do like Hornets but I think I'll still opt for a supersport while I'm young and my back allows.

Got George from Motorcycle Doctors in during the day to fix my bike. Told me he'd have to come back tomorrow with a part but ends up coming back at 4pm and fixes it within 30 mins. Can highly recommend him.

My VTR lives another day, and I don't have to suffer a horrible ride on Auckland's public transport system. Cheah!

Well you want a Supersport so get one. The Hornet can be somebody elses dream bike. Ive found not getting the bike you really want can be a drag.

Your well ready for it so just have to track down the right one.

[eldog]

Well you want a Supersport so get one. The Hornet can be somebody elses dream bike. Ive found not getting the bike you really want can be a drag.

Your well ready for it so just have to track down the right one.

no matter what it is, just keep one eye out - you might be surprised at what you might find, it might be better than what you were looking for, as you get wiser your ideals change, and there will always be something else better that will come along and take your fancy aye and you can always go and try a bike and see if it fits.

One of the boys on the Ride Forever course hired a bike for the day to try it out, he rode quite well


ps I need to get out riding more but now gotta tidy the house

[eldog]

Pete, we my be having problems also because we are still driving our cars subconsciencely as we move over to the left and the road bends to the right our natural instint to remain some distance from the curb from our car driving. As we need to do a lot more practise to remove this feeling from our skill set when riding the bike. We are the ones doing the least amount of riding per week I guess in our group. It is just practise, practise practise till its second nature. what do you think its still only part of the answer.

[nzspokes]

Pete, we my be having problems also because we are still driving our cars subconsciencely as we move over to the left and the road bends to the right our natural instint to remain some distance from the curb from our car driving. As we need to do a lot more practise to remove this feeling from our skill set when riding the bike. We are the ones doing the least amount of riding per week I guess in our group. It is just practise, practise practise till its second nature. what do you think its still only part of the answer.

Its also that holding the tank with your knees, looking through the corner, picking your turn in point, counter steer, etc.

But you have mastered the hard part. You have realized you have a problem and are working on it which is the biggest step.

Now go clear some room in the lounge.

[eldog]

Its also that holding the tank with your knees, looking through the corner, picking your turn in point, counter steer, etc.

But you have mastered the hard part. You have realized you have a problem and are working on it which is the biggest step.

Now go clear some room in the lounge.

Yes to all points above, but i noticed in my driving around today at work in a larger cage, just what i was thinking when doing right handers (thinking out loud), it was something additional

the last one has been done as well

[Maakz]

Hey yáll, sorry I couldn't ride out, was in Tauranga Moana for the Pukehinahina (Gate Pa) Commemorations and got home totally buggered. Seems like an eventful night.