South Auckland Street Skills

[xXGIBBOXx]

Thanks Guys, nice but somewhat breezy ride tonight.

I fell in love tonight.

Fraser, dont crash my bike.

My poor old Honda was outnumbered by Suzukis.

Who's horse did you take ? The Hoonda will get jealous.lol

[f2dz]

Any feed back on your video cams, Interested in how you found them, what you expected, what you got, is it really useful, what you need and didnt buy. all of that sort of stuff.

for I have a cunning plan.

My Drift Ghost-S is going good so far. Have a couple complaints sometimes where it bugs out saying my card is too slow but I think that's because it doesn't like you reformatting the card on a PC. It prefers reformatting itself via its menu. Other than that I don't have any complaints whatsoever. I wouldn't mind a GoPro as a second camera for on the bike at track days though, but Santa won't be bringing one for Christmas so I'm out of luck there. The bastard.

Thanks Guys, nice but somewhat breezy ride tonight.

I fell in love tonight.

Fraser, dont crash my bike.

My poor old Honda was outnumbered by Suzukis.

I think my bike has one less pillion seat than you need, and its also missing many panniers. Glad ya liked it though!

Who's horse did you take ? The Hoonda will get jealous.lol

He rode a dirty 'zuki. Literally dirty – splattered bugs still on it from two weeks ago..

Attached a photo of tonight's bikes. Good ride y'all.

[nzspokes]

Who's horse did you take ? The Hoonda will get jealous.lol

I took Frasers Gix for a short pootle. Nice bit of kit. Dont worry the VTR is not going anywhere.

For the record I am a member of a MC, a real one.

[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]

It ain't the hammer, it's the carpenter.

That's me though, I'm happy with an Ozito (Bunnings brand) rather than wanting a Makita or Ryobi. A communter doesn't need a 1200cc sports bike...

Sometimes it's a matter of what we need (or don't), not what we want.

...the poor Firestorm has to lug a lot of extra weight i.e. you

Better to have more than you need than not enough.

Meh... Pity that doesn't apply to wife's nagging or work hours...

This will be interesting, I have seen SPOKES bike and he hasn't finished yet.

Yeah, he hasn't fitted his uber-cool hi-tech blunderbuss/vevezula air scoop yet!

...I think that's because it doesn't like you reformatting the card on a PC. It prefers reformatting itself via its menu.

Yupe, that's usually the case...

I took Frasers Gix for a short pootle. Nice bit of kit.

You managed to get on?!

[eldog]

A communter doesn't need a 1200cc sports bike...

Sometimes it's a matter of what we need (or don't), not what we want.

So the HD sportster 1200 isn't a commuter? I will have to cancel the order

Thanks to those who posted about video cams

Def: Communter is that a commuter with tomato sauce?

[Maha]

A communter doesn't need a 1200cc sports bike...

Sometimes it's a matter of what we need (or don't), not what we want.

I have always bought (when it comes to bikes) what I want, it's seems easier (yet somehow the same) as buying what you need.
The bikes I have bought in the past have probably been a want/need purchase if I were to be honest.

So the HD sportster 1200 isn't a commuter? I will have to cancel the order

Do you still have/ride the Bandit Lance?

[Tigadee]

I have always bought (when it comes to bikes) what I want, it's seems easier (yet somehow the same) as buying what you need.
The bikes I have bought in the past have probably been a want/need purchase if I were to be honest.

Unfortunately, the bikes I want are not bikes I need, e.g. old bikes like the YX600 Radian, FZX750 Fazer, VF750C (with quad pipes)... I can't upkeep and fix those bikes, however, so I'm keeping away from them.

I know I need a decent, economical and reliable bike that's fine as a commuter that won't eat tyres like I eat chips. To and fro work mainly, so a Bandit or a 900 Hornet seems overkill (and frankly not what I had wanted anyway).

I was extremely happy with my old Radian if only it hadn't sadly developed electrical problems which no amount of testing and two mechanics could solve. C'est la vie...

[nzspokes]

Unfortunately, the bikes I want are not bikes I need, e.g. old bikes like the YX600 Radian, FZX750 Fazer, VF750C (with quad pipes)... I can't upkeep and fix those bikes, however, so I'm keeping away from them.

I know I need a decent, economical and reliable bike that's fine as a commuter that won't eat tyres like I eat chips. To and fro work mainly, so a Bandit or a 900 Hornet seems overkill (and frankly not what I had wanted anyway).

I was extremely happy with my old Radian if only it hadn't sadly developed electrical problems which no amount of testing and two mechanics could solve. C'est la vie...

What you need is reliable. And the 900 Hornet is one of the most reliable bikes out there.

[caseye]

The bandit is a bloody brilliant, reliable, commuter, it's just capable of warp 9 when and if needed. Not that often to be honest, but mate, it's also bloody economical and costs less than most small bikes to have "properly" serviced. Going like a dream presently, ready for Cemetery circuit on Boxing day, in company with it's little brother the M50 what you know who rides.
Go on, come round take em pics and take her for a quiet ( yeah right) spin, you will be taken by "the force"

[nzspokes]

The bandit is a bloody brilliant, reliable, commuter, it's just capable of warp 9 when and if needed. Not that often to be honest, but mate, it's also bloody economical and costs less than most small bikes to have "properly" serviced. Going like a dream presently, ready for Cemetery circuit on Boxing day, in company with it's little brother the M50 what you know who rides.
Go on, come round take em pics and take her for a quiet ( yeah right) spin, you will be taken by "the force"

Have ridden a couple of 1250s and them seem great bikes. I only hear good things. If Sharry would be cumfy on the back of one we would be looking for one as a pillion bike.

Easy to find more power from them to.

[Gremlin]

What you need is reliable. And the 900 Hornet is one of the most reliable bikes out there.

What he said... and it makes running costs low. Unless you get something like the NC700 which is better on gas (CB900 probably around 5-6L/100km, NC around 3-4L/100km) then the CB900 is a good pick.

Highest (owned by a KB'er) I know of has around 240-250k on the clock, but now had some work done on clutch and gears I think. Owned by a courier until 2xxk. Mates hornet has 150k, he's literally been all over the country on it, including fitting knobblies and doing some adventure roads. Mine has just gone into the shop this afternoon for 126k service. Front discs now worn out and being replaced, already on a 2nd rear disc, but besides replacing the 9yo battery during last winter, it continues to start first time every time... Tyres, I get 20k+ out of each set of Road 2s... Suspension was overhauled at 123k. Another mate has almost 100k on his...

Known problem is rear wheel bearings, crap from factory but then when done, sweet as. I still enjoy riding it after 8 years... but then I also ride other bikes constantly... it's refreshing changing between them.

[aws]

Have ridden a couple of 1250s and them seem great bikes. I only hear good things. If Sharry would be cumfy on the back of one we would be looking for one as a pillion bike.

Easy to find more power from them to.

I used to think Colemans' loaner 1250 was a bit of alright until I got the Fazer. Since then it has seemed kind of rough and a bit rattly. To be fair, it might be getting a bit older and loose, but I think the Yammy motor is way sweeter. And the specs are really in a different league anyway (and priced in a different league when new too). It may not be as efficient as the big Bandit, or the Hornet, but you can't have everything, can you I'll take the sweet smoothness.

By the way - did I mention that I just happen to have one of these exclusive machines for sale right now

[Theantidote]

Awesome reading the latest threads...i buy what i can afford and love my uncle to bits...hoping she'll see me right for a few k's...on a side note....anyone keen for coffee on friday nite...leaving drury about 8 and heading into kroad....not a race just a gentle crooze and a catch up....dang good pizza not far fromthe coffee too...pm me or if u have my number txt me....hei sis and maakz miss u chicks....ride safe yall

[nzspokes]

I used to think Colemans' loaner 1250 was a bit of alright until I got the Fazer. Since then it has seemed kind of rough and a bit rattly. To be fair, it might be getting a bit older and loose, but I think the Yammy motor is way sweeter. And the specs are really in a different league anyway (and priced in a different league when new too). It may not be as efficient as the big Bandit, or the Hornet, but you can't have everything, can you I'll take the sweet smoothness.

By the way - did I mention that I just happen to have one of these exclusive machines for sale right now

The Bandit produces max torque much lower than a FZ1. It IMO is a better everyday bike. And with 3 basic mods the Bandit matches the FZ1 for HP.