ATNR (Auckland Thursday night ride) - Discussion thread

**Joni** · 24th July 2007, 11:31

Well Slinky there are 2 reminders in this thread.... I can always just merge the two and forget about it.

That would be easier for me, however I am trying to find a way that works for all here.

**Pancakes** · 24th July 2007, 11:34

Originally Posted by slinky

Its just that sometimes in the panic of having a "faster" rider behind you, you might not take the time to think about the safety of passing at that point - [whether you are out of their way or not].

Yeah it doesn't stress me out but thought I'd throw it out there for discussion. I don't ride with anyone except ATNR and haven't been that much. I don't move over to let people pass unless it's somewhere I think they would anyway and they might appreciate the space. I know what it's like trying to pass or choosing a spot to pass too, sometimes everything is perfect EXCEPT you can't be sure what the rider in front is thinking, generally they are the only thing that is not static in the scenario. Just wanted to see if any of the regular group riders had an "off ya go" signal or what.

Side note, quite bummed some of the posts that have been given the boot to over here are directly relevant to ATNR, have to agree the bickering doesn't have a place anywhere on the site really, get each others MSN addresses guys and go at it! Where no-one else has to see!

**Pancakes** · 24th July 2007, 11:44

The name would give it away too! If people can't work out if it is or isn't related to the ride I'm not sure that the posts saying the same will help!

**Joni** · 24th July 2007, 11:49

So is the thread now going to be become about how, why, and when it can or cant stay on topic??

**Cr1MiNaL** · 24th July 2007, 12:39

Originally Posted by Pancakes

Yeah it doesn't stress me out but thought I'd throw it out there for discussion. I don't ride with anyone except ATNR and haven't been that much. I don't move over to let people pass unless it's somewhere I think they would anyway and they might appreciate the space. I know what it's like trying to pass or choosing a spot to pass too, sometimes everything is perfect EXCEPT you can't be sure what the rider in front is thinking, generally they are the only thing that is not static in the scenario. Just wanted to see if any of the regular group riders had an "off ya go" signal or what.

Side note, quite bummed some of the posts that have been given the boot to over here are directly relevant to ATNR, have to agree the bickering doesn't have a place anywhere on the site really, get each others MSN addresses guys and go at it! Where no-one else has to see!

Like I said earlier mate, move to the left of the road dont slow down too much( if theyre good enuf to pass u they will, or bin tryin). And wav them past with ur right hand. If its safe enuf for u to ride with ur left hand then its safe enuf for them to pass. Personally I never pass on the ATNR unless theres a Rg150 or the likes in front of me then too I hold back and pass on the straights... Also I like havin noone in front of me coz my headlights are powerful and blinds other riders... and I cant/wont ride on dipper on the ATNR. But thats just me.

**Devil** · 24th July 2007, 14:17

So hands up who thinks it's a good idea to undertake?

Two of you fuckers did it last Thursday on the main highway while I had a pillion on the back. There's plenty of room for overtaking. Fuck off and use it.

**Maha** · 24th July 2007, 16:00

Originally Posted by Devil

So hands up who thinks it's a good idea to undertake?

Two of you fuckers did it last Thursday on the main highway while I had a pillion on the back. There's plenty of room for overtaking. Fuck off and use it.

Happened once, three of us together, i was in front (yes thats right) and was passing 3 cars on the straights before Kopu, i could see the 900 kwaka with me so when i got back into the lane after passing i moved to the left to give my mate room and fuck me! the other twat that was with us was coming up the inside on my left, didnt see him till it was almost to late, it was so close...fucken idiot, anybody does that me they will get a slap...not from me, from my wife!...

**slinky** · 24th July 2007, 16:04

Originally Posted by Pancakes

Yeah it doesn't stress me out but thought I'd throw it out there for discussion. I don't ride with anyone except ATNR and haven't been that much. I don't move over to let people pass unless it's somewhere I think they would anyway and they might appreciate the space. I know what it's like trying to pass or choosing a spot to pass too, sometimes everything is perfect EXCEPT you can't be sure what the rider in front is thinking, generally they are the only thing that is not static in the scenario. Just wanted to see if any of the regular group riders had an "off ya go" signal or what.

Side note, quite bummed some of the posts that have been given the boot to over here are directly relevant to ATNR, have to agree the bickering doesn't have a place anywhere on the site really, get each others MSN addresses guys and go at it! Where no-one else has to see!

I know the exact position you are in, cus i did it when i started last year.

Its a good one for discussion, but then you will have people not involved in that discussion wondering wtf you are doing with your foot out, hand tapping your head while your indicators are turning back and fourth.
If its safe enough and there is enough time for you to take your hand off the handlebar and wave someone by, chances are if they wanted to they would have passed you already.
So i rekon its just best to worry about whats in front, ofcourse be aware that someone is behind you and that they might pass you. But leave the choice TOTALLY up to them.

**westie** · 24th July 2007, 19:38

Originally Posted by Devil

So hands up who thinks it's a good idea to undertake?

Two of you fuckers did it last Thursday on the main highway while I had a pillion on the back. There's plenty of room for overtaking. Fuck off and use it.

Yea A guy did that to me two weeks ago. I was pissed at him!
Totally not a good idea. Far more dangerous than speeding I recon

**Pancakes** · 24th July 2007, 22:02

Only had one near experience on the ride, a real young guy must not have seen me brake or was trying to pass on the newer/most bendy bit of that real narrow Rd up the hill from the Prison. Was waaay to close, pulled level with me and turned into me

, I braked hard and they nearly got thrown as their bike was all over the show. Funny thing was they are somehow connected to a friend of my sister and we were at her place the week after and he had been telling them big fat ones about his heroics, when he saw my face the stories stopped. I wasn't a dick to him but I think he knew what actually (and nearly) happened. That was my first ATNR ride and when I got home I told my wife I wouldn't go if they went again. Haven't seen him since.

**ManDownUnder** · 26th July 2007, 15:09

Hookay... it's Thursday. Special phrases to think about today are:

Police
Fine
Loss of licence
Excessive speed
Predictability

www.dictionary.com is your friend if you struggle with any of the above.

**Qkchk:Me** · 26th July 2007, 15:22

Who's keen on a ride tonight? The weather is meant to be on the improve

So is it gonna be a small bunch cause some people cant ride legally?

C'mon as said before,

"Why speed on the straights and pay the man when you can do legal speeds in the corners and have more fun doing it?"

Ask yourself this - Can I do this ride without using my brakes into corners? Get to know the corners and what speed you can safely take them at - You'll be a better rider for it.

At this stage, unless it pisses down........

The ride is on for tonight!

See you all up at Westgate 6.30pm

**Pancakes** · 26th July 2007, 15:32

I'm keen, just can't stand on my right foot well and my bike is only going left at the moment. Have fun kids, remember, there's more than one way to get to the Pub! and the cops will be on only one of those routes if they are out tonight. Take away their lollies and they might not come to your little party?