South Auckland Street Skills

[nzspokes]

Im entering the extreme headlight competition. Muwhahahahaha

Think Ive sussed out my dull tail lights. Being LED they are very directional. So with dropping the forks and lifting the rear the lights are aimed up. Spacers should sort this.

[eldog]

Im entering the extreme headlight competition. Muwhahahahaha

Think Ive sussed out my dull tail lights. Being LED they are very directional. So with dropping the forks and lifting the rear the lights are aimed up. Spacers should sort this.

you mean the extreme TAILlight comp

your butt always behind me so it wont affect me at all


think I might have to upgrade to a quick shifter just in case

[nzspokes]

you mean the extreme TAILlight comp

your butt always behind me so it wont affect me at all


think I might have to upgrade to a quick shifter just in case

Have you fixed your tail light yet?

[eldog]

Have you fixed your tail light yet?

bulb stuffed, thats all. took it apart tonight, get a new one tomorrow (+ 1 spare)
may get a spare headlight lamp too, I will see how difficult it is to get out to check its shape the Yammy Manual is a little sparse on the exact detail - apart from wattage

going to try and ride every day that I can to get in practise, , and yeah for once its all about me

Been thinking about your ideas, I will have a look around at whats available

[Big Dog]

Something to chew on for those running non standard bulbs such as HIDs. If you blew a bulb in a little town like Huntley on a late night run to Hamilton where would you buy a replacement?

20 years ago when gas stations were mostly closed by 6 in smaller towns (still are in Tuakau) I used to keep a spare headlight bulb taped into my fairing where it was secure bit I could find it in the dark. Spare taillight in the rear cowl. The others you can live without I you have to. Led lighting is making that harder to judge because they go or they don't. There is no dimming. No browning of the bulb. Although you normally only lose one at a time out if an array.

Once upon a time in a land far far away... from Auckland I blew a headlamp between Hawera and Stratford. Not an open gas station until New Plymouth. $50 for a halogen h4 at midnight. 2 for 20 at Repco during business hours. That there be a lesson in economics. Supply vs demand dictates price.

Darken scary trying to make the choir between dipping for the oncoming car that is clearly swerving around because of your beam and having no light at all
Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[nzspokes]

Something to chew on for those running non standard bulbs such as HIDs. If you blew a bulb in a little town like Huntley on a late night run to Hamilton where would you buy a replacement?

20 years ago when gas stations were mostly closed by 6 in smaller towns (still are in Tuakau) I used to keep a spare headlight bulb taped into my fairing where it was secure bit I could find it in the dark. Spare taillight in the rear cowl. The others you can live without I you have to. Led lighting is making that harder to judge because they go or they don't. There is no dimming. No browning of the bulb. Although you normally only lose one at a time out if an array.

Once upon a time in a land far far away... from Auckland I blew a headlamp between Hawera and Stratford. Not an open gas station until New Plymouth. $50 for a halogen h4 at midnight. 2 for 20 at Repco during business hours. That there be a lesson in economics. Supply vs demand dictates price.

Darken scary trying to make the choir between dipping for the oncoming car that is clearly swerving around because of your beam and having no light at all
Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

Ah, you have much to learn Young Grasshopper.

Always carry a spare headlight bulb under the seat. And always have a small flashlight in your tool kit, you do have a tool kit?

Changing you headlight bulb on a faired bike without a flashlight may not work out well.

[nzspokes]

bulb stuffed, thats all. took it apart tonight, get a new one tomorrow (+ 1 spare)
may get a spare headlight lamp too, I will see how difficult it is to get out to check its shape the Yammy Manual is a little sparse on the exact detail - apart from wattage

going to try and ride every day that I can to get in practise, , and yeah for once its all about me

Been thinking about your ideas, I will have a look around at whats available

Your headlight bulb will probably be a H4.

[Big Dog]

Ah, you have much to learn Young Grasshopper.

Always carry a spare headlight bulb under the seat. And always have a small flashlight in your tool kit, you do have a tool kit?

Changing you headlight bulb on a faired bike without a flashlight may not work out well.

Nah, close your eyes and do it by feel.
I did not carry under the seat because it became broken. So glass hopper rearn.

All my faired bikes so far have been a tool less change. I faired bikes require a screwdriver but can be done in the dark.
Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[nzspokes]

Nah, close your eyes and do it by feel.
I did not carry under the seat because it became broken. So glass hopper rearn.

All my faired bikes so far have been a tool less change. I faired bikes require a screwdriver but can be done in the dark.
Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

Keep the light in the tool kit so you know where it is.

[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.

[Big Dog]

Keep the light in the tool kit so you know where it is.

Would you not know where your spare bulb is if you taped it to the inside of the fairing or seat cowl?
I know tools under the seat broke the bulbs when both the bulbs and The tools were in the same location. Pretty delicate things h4s. The glass tends to stay whole but separate from the bayonet.

Either way horses for courses. My point was more if you have a specialist bulb do you have a plan around getting a replacement?
If you are touring do you take one with you?
Do you know the best way to change your bulb?

Instruction manuals often have a way to change it including how to defeat any specialist mounts. This is not always the best way. Especially not at 3 am by the side of the road in the rain. Hayabusa for example recommends taking the top fairing skirt off on the right. This requires 2 Allen keys, only one of which is included in the tool kit. Valuable information before you need it. Removal of 4 bolts and a piece of plastic taking care to not snap off locator tabs.

Or if you've thought about it in advance you can turn the bars to the right.
Sit to the left.
Reach up through the forks.
You can't see what you are doing but you can feel the boot to pull back the connecter to remove an the cage to release.

Job done no parts to lose.

Current bike I need to remove 2 screws and keep track of them. But the dr is a nightmare in the same scenario. 3 unequal length screws and a small spacer to not lose and get back on in the correct order. And that is just the cowl. Then you need to pull all the wiring out of the way. Some will need to be disconnects to reach. Fortunately only happened to me while servicing the bike so far. 2x over 6 years.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[nzspokes]

Would you not know where your spare bulb is if you taped it to the inside of the fairing or seat cowl?
I know tools under the seat broke the bulbs when both the bulbs and The tools were in the same location. Pretty delicate things h4s. The glass tends to stay whole but separate from the bayonet.

Either way horses for courses. My point was more if you have a specialist bulb do you have a plan around getting a replacement?
If you are touring do you take one with you?
Do you know the best way to change your bulb?

Instruction manuals often have a way to change it including how to defeat any specialist mounts. This is not always the best way. Especially not at 3 am by the side of the road in the rain. Hayabusa for example recommends taking the top fairing skirt off on the right. This requires 2 Allen keys, only one of which is included in the tool kit. Valuable information before you need it. Removal of 4 bolts and a piece of plastic taking care to not snap off locator tabs.

Or if you've thought about it in advance you can turn the bars to the right.
Sit to the left.
Reach up through the forks.
You can't see what you are doing but you can feel the boot to pull back the connecter to remove an the cage to release.

Job done no parts to lose.

Current bike I need to remove 2 screws and keep track of them. But the dr is a nightmare in the same scenario. 3 unequal length screws and a small spacer to not lose and get back on in the correct order. And that is just the cowl. Then you need to pull all the wiring out of the way. Some will need to be disconnects to reach. Fortunately only happened to me while servicing the bike so far. 2x over 6 years.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

My bike takes H4. I carry a spare. Its next to my tool kit. Bulb is easy to change.

[Big Dog]

I asked because I saw mention of High power headlight mods. HID or led become likely culprits.
Also not directed at anyone in particular.

Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[eldog]

I asked because I saw mention of High power headlight mods. HID or led become likely culprits.
Also not directed at anyone in particular.

Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

not high power, just std Yamaha ones - the others are all pathetic

got another bike, not Yamaha going to reinforce lights on that one though

thanks for the advice

[Tigadee]

not high power, just std Yamaha ones - the others are all pathetic

got another bike, not Yamaha going to reinforce lights on that one though

Don't... just don't...

It's just you! All others look dim compared to your super-laser-equipped Death Star of a Scorpio!