South Auckland Street Skills

**Tigadee** · 16th February 2015, 11:12

Originally Posted by f2dz

If you're after high quality rider training it's best to seek out a course on offer from a registered provider - be it through ACCs programme or ProRider, Rider Training, etc.

Och, laddie! You cannae forget Phil MacDaid from Rider Skills, mon!

Originally Posted by f2dz

These rides are really just about the camaraderie of riding with some tips and tricks thrown in by the more experienced riders...

Experienced, safety-minded and sane riders...

Even hard-out crazy and dangerous riders can be experienced.

**Tigadee** · 16th February 2015, 11:13

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** · 16th February 2015, 11:18

Originally Posted by The End

And for what NOT to do for position checkout this guy at 1:18

Well I never...

Never thought I'd see the day when I will witness the rarely seen anti-counter-steering leaning technique.

This will be one for the grandkiddies!

**f2dz** · 16th February 2015, 11:45

Originally Posted by Tigadee

Och, laddie! You cannae forget Phil MacDaid from Rider Skills, mon!

That's what my 'etc' was meant to cover, but yes, him too!

You get a new camera Rob? Quality looks improved from last time.

Bunch of rain at the start of next week so I'll wait a few more days before booking that track day on the 27th.

**nzspokes** · 16th February 2015, 14:08

Originally Posted by f2dz

That's what my 'etc' was meant to cover, but yes, him too!

You get a new camera Rob? Quality looks improved from last time.

Bunch of rain at the start of next week so I'll wait a few more days before booking that track day on the 27th.

Same camera but new mount and mic is remote under the tail.

**f2dz** · 16th February 2015, 14:41

Nice - definitely helps having the mic in a less windy position. If I don't use the one in my helmet I may as well not have sound at all.

**nzspokes** · 16th February 2015, 17:23

Ok this week will be a longer ride due to Sis not being there with the balls. So will do my Mercer ride.

I wont be able to film this week as will be leading.

Who is coming along?

**Sis** · 16th February 2015, 18:21

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Ok this week will be a longer ride due to Sis not being there with the balls. So will do my Mercer ride.

I wont be able to film this week as will be leading.

Who is coming along?

Hey, I am missing out!!! You always do it when I am not there.

**nzspokes** · 16th February 2015, 18:33

Originally Posted by Sis

Hey, I am missing out!!! You always do it when I am not there.

We do it because you are not there.

**Kartik** · 16th February 2015, 18:41

I will be there tomorrow.

**Maakz** · 16th February 2015, 21:00

Will have to see how work pans out, have every intention of coming but as always, if um not there by the time you're ready to roll then go ahead and enjoy the ride.