South Auckland Street Skills

[nzspokes]

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 .

As long as you know its wrong then you understand the implications of it. A big bike will kick your arse for it. We will work on smooth......

[xXGIBBOXx]

As long as you know its wrong then you understand the implications of it. A big bike will kick your arse for it. We will work on smooth......

Lol yeah my street triple will kick me off and laugh at me for being a dick and trying to ride like a fool . been studying the stats for a few years now , only double the power and torques of the hooonda .

[nzspokes]

Random vid that popped up on Facebook. Tiz porn.....

Of the motorcycle kind....

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=510606002409204

[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]

Wow, looks like I've missed a lot!

Been busy with putting our annual report at work together and house hunting, but am looking to come pester you guys and gals tomorrow night, and a ride, of course!

[Maha]

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

I have had several rear wheel slides in one day, never really bothered me to be honest, more of a whoopee! moment, especially when you're two-up and mid corner. As long as you are not riding outside of your comfort zone, any slight screw up can be righted if you keep cool and don't panic. If you're riding quicker than normal, a high side could be on the cards because of your reaction to the slide causing the rear wheel to bite.
I have also had a front wash in road works on a slight downhill with a pillion, I just let the bike do it's thing with no brake applied and got out of it ok.
The only thing that will stuff things up for you greatly during these moments, are other vehicles and/or riding outside of your ability.
Progressive (emergency) braking is something that, once learned will be a real asset when the time comes and you need to use the technique.
Don't worry about a tank slapper, you will probably never be going quick enough for that to be an issue, if you're going quick and it happens chances are it will end dreadfully.
As Rob said earlier, being a smooth rider is a good target to aim for. Know your limit and ride accordingly, a fang is always good when the time is right.

Something else worth considering is to choose a bit of road that are just love, and go out by yourself to with the sole intention to practice one single element (at a time) where you think you can improve on. I used to do it regularly on SH16.

[xXGIBBOXx]

And monkey is sick has an ear infection and wifey took the day off and is working overtime tomorrow . So there goes my ride out the window . Oh well next week ? Lol

[nzspokes]

You have a top box?

[xXGIBBOXx]

Did have a topbox on the 400 .And ssh don't tempt me people

[Sis]

Did have a topbox on the 400 .And ssh don't tempt me people

You gotta watch with this bunch. They might lead you astray. Up the garden path. Or Hunua Gorge. Runicman Road. You just never know

[nzspokes]

Did have a topbox on the 400 .And ssh don't tempt me people

I can baby sit, my topbox is huge. The gentle vibrations of a V Twin will put him to sleep.

[nzspokes]

I may not be there until just before leaving time as I have a work thing to go to before.

[nzspokes]

wot about the rumble sound so smooth pacifying

De-restricted the pipes on the weekend. Was to quiet.

[nzspokes]

Ever wondered how much your front suspension moves?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpTHmQk-93g

[xXGIBBOXx]

I can baby sit, my topbox is huge. The gentle vibrations of a V Twin will put him to sleep.

Dom is just over 12kgs now , maybe over the weight limit .lol he loves bikes . Know the sound of the hoonda down the drive , and his rocking bike grandpa made