South Auckland Street Skills

[eldog]

Hey folks, won't be there this week either stationed in the frigid south for the week ChCh here I come...have a good ride, hope the weather turns out for yaz. Someone has to fill me in on what happened on that ride...whatever it is doesn't sound good.

The other week when i was in ChCH, I went from airport to Rolleston only, didnt see much as weather was very overcast.
Saw 1 accident down there very similar to that fatal crash last week(s) at a X intersection.

I am sure NZSPOKES will inform us.

Scope the place for touring rides, tell us what ya think when you come back. Have a good one.

[bawked]

My bikes been half apart for the last few weeks while i've been trying to diagnose whats wrong with it, so haven't been able to make the rides.

also i'm off down to hamilton and then invercargil for work, so see you in 4 months time folks

[nzspokes]

My bikes been half apart for the last few weeks while i've been trying to diagnose whats wrong with it, so haven't been able to make the rides.

also i'm off down to hamilton and then invercargil for work, so see you in 4 months time folks

Stink, whats it not doing? Ive been known to fix the odd bike.

[nzspokes]

Hey folks, won't be there this week either stationed in the frigid south for the week ChCh here I come...have a good ride, hope the weather turns out for yaz. Someone has to fill me in on what happened on that ride...whatever it is doesn't sound good.

Wrap up warm.

[nzspokes]

Whew, thought it was me.

No, not at all. Although part of it was from a minor incident on Sunday, not involving you. But was wondering if we need to do a speedo check on your bike.

[Glowerss]

Shame about the weather last few weeks. Was hoping to get to a SASS run. Unfortunately, be a bit far for me now, as we've had to move down to Wellington for work purposes. Rode the VFR down Friday. Bummed wasn't able to get to one last ride, but the way the cookie crumbles I spose. Will miss you fine folks!

On a cheerier note, if you're planning on taking a longer solo ride, don't do what I did! Due to circumstances somewhat beyond my control, I left Aucks for Welly after lunchtime. Had to do Taupo -> Wellington in the dark, including Desert Road at the end of June at 8:00PM. Was farkin -4C at the time! Not something I think I'll be repeating

If any of ya'lls are in Wellywood, be sure to stop by!

[eldog]

No, not at all. Although part of it was from a minor incident on Sunday, not involving you. But was wondering if we need to do a speedo check on your bike.

yes we don't need to do the 90 k check, which was my fault. don't like the font on the Scorpio at night.

need to do the 100 k check, speed healer? bwhahahaha.

[nzspokes]

We can check it tonight. My speedo is correct.

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[eldog]

We can check it tonight. My speedo is correct.

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yes olifica

I guess my speedo reads low and I ride slow - need more practise, more long rides

[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.

[Tigadee]

Hey folks, won't be there this week either stationed in the frigid south for the week ChCh here I come...have a good ride, hope the weather turns out for yaz. Someone has to fill me in on what happened on that ride...whatever it is doesn't sound good.

Take care, Maakz! We'll miss ya and MY!

Shame about the weather last few weeks. Was hoping to get to a SASS run. Unfortunately, be a bit far for me now, as we've had to move down to Wellington for work purposes. Rode the VFR down Friday. Bummed wasn't able to get to one last ride, but the way the cookie crumbles I spose. Will miss you fine folks!

Sorry you won't be around Aucks, dude! Take care on the Welly roads, I get the impression traffic's similar to Auckland there...

On a cheerier note, if you're planning on taking a longer solo ride, don't do what I did! Due to circumstances somewhat beyond my control, I left Aucks for Welly after lunchtime. Had to do Taupo -> Wellington in the dark, including Desert Road at the end of June at 8:00PM. Was farkin -4C at the time! Not something I think I'll be repeating

You should be used to it, seeing as you're from Chicago!

My bikes been half apart for the last few weeks while i've been trying to diagnose whats wrong with it, so haven't been able to make the rides.
also i'm off down to hamilton and then invercargil for work, so see you in 4 months time folks

Whoa, mate! See you when you get back and hope the bike gets fixed too!

[f2dz]

Scratch that, won't be there tonight.

Bike had a full service but hasn't fixed the main problem. I've been told to ride it only to work and back and no more.

Cya next week all being well. Have a nice ride y'all.

[Tigadee]

Scratch that, won't be there tonight.
Bike had a full service but hasn't fixed the main problem. I've been told to ride it only to work and back and no more.
Cya next week all being well. Have a nice ride y'all.

WTH?! That sucks, man... New bike and all!

And I 100% know the feeling too, havbing owned a few bikes that had given trouble from the start of owning them...

[eldog]

Scratch that, won't be there tonight.

Bike had a full service but hasn't fixed the main problem. I've been told to ride it only to work and back and no more.

Cya next week all being well. Have a nice ride y'all.

not even on the two-fiddy? - still more go than me , I will still be the smallest there

[f2dz]

WTH?! That sucks, man... New bike and all!

And I 100% know the feeling too, havbing owned a few bikes that had given trouble from the start of owning them...

Yea, well the kicker is that I had pre-purchase check done on this one and these things weren't picked up, which they should've been. Going to call the place tomorrow to complain/ask for my money back.

not even on the two-fiddy? - still more go than me , I will still be the smallest there

Da two-fiddy has been sold ma man. Getting picked up tomorrow but I don't really fancy riding out on a bike that isn't mine anymore!

Nothing wrong with that Scorpio. Probably more grunt than the VTR anyway, especially while it's carrying me at least..