ATNR (Auckland Thursday night ride) - Discussion thread

[Pumba]

Wouldn't you be better off with a clear visor and sun glasses during the day, that way you never have to compromise and ride with your visor up at all.

Personally I like to ride with visor up especially round town and such. All personal preference.

Now back on topic im in this week, not sure what the weather holds for tomorow though

[Buddy L]

Ok-Dokie im their this week with the new toy, but will be taking it easy hasn't got a scratch on her and don't want to start now.

[Harry the Barstard]

Yeh... I don't need sunglasses eh, ironically quite the opposite, I just want a pair of clear glasses so that I can flip up my visor but still have some protection against the wind for my eyes.

Hey i am a skydiver and a biker. Wylie X put out these sunnies/skydive goggles. They are real good at 200kph as i do that most days out of a plane. When u buy them they come with clear and tinted lenses that are interchangeable. But wait theres more....... You can wear them as normal sunnies or you can take the arms off and clip a headband straight onto the hindge where the arms you have just removed clip on.

I sometimes wear them when riding as having no arms dosent apply any uncomfortable pressure to you temples. They wont budge because as i say i freefall with them at terminal velocity. Also they dont fog up.

A wee bit pricey at $150 to $200 but like i say sunnies and goggles.

[slinky]

if the ride is cancelled, does everyone still go for a drink??

[slinky]

if the ride is cancelled, does everyone still go for a drink??

[Disco Dan]

if it was disco_dan it will be put on you tube probably (was he riding a red gsx600?) goto www.youtube.com and enter the name dsoutham i think it might be d_southam , i can't remember sorry

errr its in bits down the north western remember.....

I have some vids from a month or so ago on there of a few KB rides...

[surfer]

Hey i am a skydiver and a biker. Wylie X put out these sunnies/skydive goggles. They are real good at 200kph as i do that most days out of a plane. When u buy them they come with clear and tinted lenses that are interchangeable. But wait theres more....... You can wear them as normal sunnies or you can take the arms off and clip a headband straight onto the hindge where the arms you have just removed clip on.

I sometimes wear them when riding as having no arms dosent apply any uncomfortable pressure to you temples. They wont budge because as i say i freefall with them at terminal velocity. Also they dont fog up.

A wee bit pricey at $150 to $200 but like i say sunnies and goggles.

Where would I get a pair from? And are there cheaper ones than $200?

[ManDownUnder]

Anyone wanting to donate a couple of bucks, see here. Get the money to me at the end of the ride/at the pub and we'll make sure it's passed on pronto.

Just think of it as buying a beer for the man.

[Macktheknife]

if the ride is cancelled, does everyone still go for a drink??

YES, go to Bar Africa in Albany, if you can, bring something for Kerry and his wife and kids who have just lost their home and everything in it in a fire in Wellington. Clothes, shoes, toys for the kids, cash, etc.
Kids are 2.5 and 6 yo.
See here for the thread
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=46554

[Qkchk:Me]

The weather's cleared up 100% and the ride is still on for tonight!

Let's see the rest of you 'part-timers' turn up who were too CHICKEN to ride in between the showers last week......... would of thought you must all melt in the rain!

Couple of things to remember tonight:

1. Please change your visors to clear - I wouldn't recommend riding tonight till Daylight Savings in Oct with a tinted visor!

2. It will be a bit colder tonight because of the darkness, so wrap up and keep warm.

2. Change of venue starts tonight - We are all finishing up at BAR AFRICA - Corner of William Pickering and Omega Place in Albany (See map at the bottom for directions..) Those on the ride tonight, we will re-group after the initial ride and go in convoy if youre not sure where to go.

3. Bring some $$$ Gold coins for a donation for a fellow KBer who lost his worldly goods in a house fire. See MacktheKnife for more details.

See you tuff lot at Westgate - Same time as usual 6.30pm!

[Timaa]

Does anyone have some spare gear they can lend me for the ride? im keen to go. just wondering. i have gloves but nothing else for a motorbiike.lol
although ill survive in my jacket and jeans, its not the safest.

[Harry the Barstard]

Where would I get a pair from? And are there cheaper ones than $200?

I think the cheapest ones are $100 to $150. Any skydiving outlet will sell them or you could look them up online. I think rock climbers use em too. Give me a call if you have any trouble as i can buy them from work on your behalf if you get me the model no u want. ill get u the price.
Good luck.

[Qkkid]

Change of venue starts tonight - We are all finishing up at BAR AFRICA - Corner of William Pickering and Omega Place in Albany (See map at the bottom for directions..) Those on the ride tonight, we will re-group after the initial ride and go in convoy if youre not sure where to go.

What a great night 37 bikes no binns Definately better ridin the ATNR in the dark A few good wheelies outside the bar ,well done devil nice wheelie They went out of there way for us Bar Africa that is. This is now our new venue so lets support it

[FROSTY:Me]

What a great night 37 bikes no binns Definately better ridin the ATNR in the dark A few good wheelies outside the bar ,well done devil nice wheelie They went out of there way for us Bar Africa that is. This is now our new venue so lets support it

NOOO BINS????__Hmm boy do i wanna be a fly on dat mans wall

[Disco Dan]

....Morcs says hi... ...and says a big thanks to the people that helped him out. Sounds like an interesting night...