AWNR - Auckland Wednesday Night Ride

**Busy** · 16th October 2007, 21:52

Originally Posted by Big Dog

I urge all those who wish to participate in said discussion to be at Shell Westgate at 6:45pm or Albany Megacentre from 7:30pm.

I take it said day is wednesday evening (17th Oct)

**Big Dog** · 16th October 2007, 22:33

Originally Posted by Busy

I take it said day is wednesday evening (17th Oct)

Unofficially of course, that is a good hint.

**Big Dog** · 16th October 2007, 22:37

Originally Posted by Joni

All fine Big Dog.... once we have the mentor programme sorted, we can get it going again for rides etc... but with the guidelines in place. In the mean time it wont be any "official" KB mentoring.

That's fine Joni, just taking the mickey.
Would not be a biker site without it would it. LOL.

You can count on our support for any and all changes made, provided they do not limit the possibility of our continuance.

I enjoy these evenings and anecdotally at least there have been some big improvements in the riders that have shown a dedication to learning.

**Aa7** · 17th October 2007, 07:31

hey guys, glad to hear everything is still going and these will still be on even if unoffically

on that note, tonight i cant make it as i just replaced my front brake pads last night and dont fancy squeezing the lemons out of them just yet

i know it's off topic, should probably be in the brakes section and seems to be a very noob question but how do you know when the have been bedded in properly? they seem to be grabbing sweet as after my slow ride to work this morning

**McDuck** · 17th October 2007, 09:37

Originally Posted by Aa7

hey guys, glad to hear everything is still going and these will still be on even if unoffically

on that note, tonight i cant make it as i just replaced my front brake pads last night and dont fancy squeezing the lemons out of them just yet

i know it's off topic, should probably be in the brakes section and seems to be a very noob question but how do you know when the have been bedded in properly? they seem to be grabbing sweet as after my slow ride to work this morning

when i did my cage ones last they were all good after abouut 5 gental brakes from 60 to about 10 then a gental normal drive for a few km then all happy. bikes cant be to different.

**Disco Dan** · 17th October 2007, 09:43

Originally Posted by Aa7

hey guys, glad to hear everything is still going and these will still be on even if unoffically

on that note, tonight i cant make it as i just replaced my front brake pads last night and dont fancy squeezing the lemons out of them just yet

i know it's off topic, should probably be in the brakes section and seems to be a very noob question but how do you know when the have been bedded in properly? they seem to be grabbing sweet as after my slow ride to work this morning

about 250ks worth of riding I believe. Be careful not to brake overly hard for the first few ks then do a few hard brakes to a stop then carry on etc. Will be fine after that (full brake capacity) - properly bed in after 250k though.

**EJK** · 17th October 2007, 12:02

Forecast expects some light rain. So what are we learning today?

**Aa7** · 17th October 2007, 15:28

Originally Posted by Disco Dan

about 250ks worth of riding I believe. Be careful not to brake overly hard for the first few ks then do a few hard brakes to a stop then carry on etc. Will be fine after that (full brake capacity) - properly bed in after 250k though.

Originally Posted by Mcduck5n

when i did my cage ones last they were all good after abouut 5 gental brakes from 60 to about 10 then a gental normal drive for a few km then all happy. bikes cant be to different.

Sweet, the brakes seem to be working well and i can surely get 250km in before the weekend so life is rosey again

Cheers guys

see you all next week, have fun tonight!!!

**carbacca** · 17th October 2007, 16:39

should be able to make my first AWNMR tonight, yay. see you all there

**Big Dog** · 17th October 2007, 16:59

Originally Posted by Disco Dan

about 250ks worth of riding I believe. Be careful not to brake overly hard for the first few ks then do a few hard brakes to a stop then carry on etc. Will be fine after that (full brake capacity) - properly bed in after 250k though.

Don't know about the 250kms thing.
I have always been told ride about 2 km gently to give you a chance to get the feel right given that you will feel pfaff all resistance first couple of goes, as soon as they feel normalish give them death.
2 - 3 normal stops from 60. (Get you up to speed.)
2 - 3 normal stops from 100. (Get the machine warm and reliable)
Unless you actually have an emergency or a legal reason too such as a red light try not to come to a complete stop from here on down.
2 - 3 urgent near stops from 60. Don't move on till you can smell the pads.
2 - 3 urgent near stops from 100. This can be quite scary.
2 - 3 emergency near stops from 60.
All bedded in.

The more aggressive you can make the near stops the better your pads will bed and I am told the longer they will live.
Did this with mine about 600 kms ago. By golly but the previous person to break in my brakes needs a hiding. After that lot if anything I need less brakes than ever before.

The reason for the near stops is not something I am good at explaining but it has to do with brake dust, heat and possibly warping discs. Or if the stop is too long glazing the discs / pads.

**fireball** · 17th October 2007, 17:01

heads up raining out west its patchy, but heavy

**Big Dog** · 17th October 2007, 17:03

Originally Posted by fireball

heads up raining out west its patchy, but heavy

Message from uncle Chopper:
Harden the @#%^ up.

I'll be there.

And we may just do some thing good, fun or all of the above.

**fireball** · 17th October 2007, 17:06

Originally Posted by Big Dog

Message from uncle Chopper:
Harden the @#%^ up.

I'll be there.

And we may just do some thing good, fun or all of the above.

oh im hard baby

see you all shortly

**carbacca** · 17th October 2007, 21:01

BAD NEWS

coming home in TORRENTIAL RAIN i came off my bike 20m from my driveway

i am ok,broken mirror + indicators which can be replaced.....

but now bike wont start. plenty of juice in the batteries but it just wont start. had a go at bang starting it but still no dice. any ideas?? the bike kinda turned itself off while it was on its side so it could be fuel/carbs or something. or throttle cable broke?? i really want to get it sorted before next wednesday for my license test.....

thanks