South Auckland Street Skills

[Big Dog]

Less speeding tickets?


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[Big Dog]

I'll put my hand up as one who had some bigotry re Harley's. Often answered questions along the lines of "so when you are will you buy a Harley?" With answers like "when they become mandatory", when Helen Clark gets a cover on FHM" and other dismissive and derisive responses.
The, I rode one.
Still wouldn't want for an only bike because is the riding position. Unless it was work supplied I doubt I would own one as a daily rider, but never say never.
I'd quite like an old school fat boy or electraglide. with a 200 rear, kick start and button start, short and low pipes, heavy duty coil overs saddle bags etc.

Oh or the larger sporty in full cafe racer or tracker livery.

Not big on chrome or cleaning bikes so black or custom paint everything except the block.

One day. When I actually have the time and the money for pleasure riding again


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[nzspokes]

I'll put my hand up as one who had some bigotry re Harley's.

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At Sass we dont care what you ride. As long as it can do highway speed then all is good.

[Sis]

Less speeding tickets?


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Ahhh that must be the case. I do NOT have any demerit points at the moment.

[Sis]

Thats one benefit can you think of any more LOL

Less Speeding tickets and that is a quote

[eldog]

I'll put my hand up as one who had some bigotry re Harley's. Often answered questions along the lines of "so when you are will you buy a Harley?" With answers like "when they become mandatory", when Helen Clark gets a cover on FHM" and other dismissive and derisive responses.
The, I rode one.
Still wouldn't want for an only bike because is the riding position. Unless it was work supplied I doubt I would own one as a daily rider, but never say never.
I'd quite like an old school fat boy or electraglide. with a 200 rear, kick start and button start, short and low pipes, heavy duty coil overs saddle bags etc.

Oh or the larger sporty in full cafe racer or tracker livery.

Not big on chrome or cleaning bikes so black or custom paint everything except the block.

One day. When I actually have the time and the money for pleasure riding again

Hey Big Dog,
Look back at some of my previous posts re Harleys, Hondas, Hyosung etc you will find me ribbing fellow SASS riders (who I know personally) and Yes RED Hondas are Faster.
I went to the new AMPS store the other week and saw the Drag bike which I liked the look of.
I saw several other Harleys there which I liked.
But for me the Sporter is the one I would currently choose. Like Sis's one or similar.

I only speak for myself and my biking experience is tiny. - so I am full of it.

I have joined SASS as i like the like minded people that are there. They put up a lot from me (ask them) but ask nothing in return. They are True Friends in my eyes.

Say what you will.

Nzspokes was completely right when he says there isnt any discrimination about what bike or style you ride. as long as it is safe.
SASS also promotes ATGATT and I can attest to that.

Big Dog - I think you have made some very good comments in the past, keep it up.

Still dont know how my ribbing Sis got to speeding demerits (I dont think I have had any ever or I have forgotten)

have I offended any one else?

[Big Dog]

I only have 3 criteria for people I will ride with.
1 - they don't get me killed, locked up or shot at.
2 - they don't care if I can't keep up.
3 - they don't care if they can't keep up.


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[Big Dog]

I reckon the is just another part of the exclusive nature of biking. Not the same as me? You must be different. I am right so you must be wrong.

I have yet to ride a bike I would not ride again under the right conditions.
That includes scooters, scorpios, Harley's, DRs, motards, goldwings, Hondas, Yamahas, Suzukis, Kawasakis, motoguzzi, Ducati, GN 250. Hyosung, baggers, cruisers, sports bikes, huperbikes... Etc.
The beautiful truth? They are all the right bike for someone.

The only important thing about a motorcycle? It makes someone smile.

Doesn't even have to go if it makes the owner happy.


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[nzspokes]

Does anybody have anything specific they want to work on for this week?

[Sis]

Does anybody have anything specific they want to work on for this week?

I was hoping someone might put their hand up for leading. This would be a great opportunity for us all to learn what is involved in leading and TEC. These 2 places are often taken for granted.

[eldog]

Does anybody have anything specific they want to work on for this week?

I have several subjects I want to ask about - after the ride - dont worry I dont need a lecture just advice

what happens when the rear slides - what to do (I think I know the answer)

tank slappers - what they are, how they occur, how to control them (if you can) etc

what to do or even think about if things go wrong

and the obvious

ATGATT - good gear it pays

[xXGIBBOXx]

I was hoping someone might put their hand up for leading. This would be a great opportunity for us all to learn what is involved in leading and TEC. These 2 places are often taken for granted.

Smoothness .I'm still too ruff to be up the front , engine braking and powering out of corners . And I don't know my way around that we'll . If I'm on my own it's coin toss corners and I can find my way home . Enjoy TEC gives you a chance to watch others and a chance to back off and have a play and get the hoon out of the system . Hopefully coming this week litttle monkey has been a good boy and not caught any bugs in the last few days . But now that I have said that he will get sick now , good work daddy .

[nzspokes]

Smoothness .I'm still too ruff to be up the front

Smoothness is the key. That is something you can work on. And you can lead if the person behind you knows the way. Observation.

Big throttle openings out of corners is a bad habit. If on a bike with good power you can get oversteer (slide) which turns into a highside. But if you want we can chat about entering a corner and what to do.

[nzspokes]

I was hoping someone might put their hand up for leading. This would be a great opportunity for us all to learn what is involved in leading and TEC. These 2 places are often taken for granted.

Im happy to lead so everybody can be startled by the brilliance of my new tail light.

[xXGIBBOXx]

Smoothness is the key. That is something you can work on. And you can lead if the person behind you knows the way. Observation.

Big throttle openings out of corners is a bad habit. If on a bike with good power you can get oversteer (slide) which turns into a highside. But if you want we can chat about entering a corner and what to do.

Yeah it's my bad habit . Lams bike so I know I can get away with it . And yeah don't ride like that in the rain or damp - learnt that from a close calls on the 250 balls bigger that my skills .