Wouldn’t be great if we had such an organization providing this level of training here in New Zealand
http://www.iam.org.uk/do_you_want_to_be_a_better_rider_/doyouwanttobeabetterrider.html
Tags: IAM
Canterbury Riders who favour BMW but who are not totally biased
May 20th, 2010 by grtclub
Wouldn’t be great if we had such an organization providing this level of training here in New Zealand
http://www.iam.org.uk/do_you_want_to_be_a_better_rider_/doyouwanttobeabetterrider.html
Tags: IAM
May 19th, 2010 by grtclub
Causal Factors in MVMAs V5 HAND OUT 19 May 2010
May 18th, 2010 by grtclub
Useful article if planning on racing your bike in relation to setting up your suspension.
Race_Suspension_Setup_pdf_0207
Source: http://prorider.co.nz/motorcycle-training-coaching.php?page=92
Tags: ProRider, Suspension Setup
May 18th, 2010 by grtclub
May 18th, 2010 by grtclub
May 18th, 2010 by grtclub
May 18th, 2010 by grtclub
There is a public presentation on the facts surrounding motorcycle accidents been held in Christchurch on Tuesday May18th.
The seminar covers a detailed analysis of the New Zealand Ministry of Transport accident data questioning the commomly jeld view of what is causing New Zealand’s motorcycle accidents.
Hear Associate Professor Charles Lamb, Head of Business Management, Law and marketing and Director of Australasian Institute of Motorcycles Studies Project at Lincoln University.
The largest single determinant of accidents is visability issues affecting drvers of other vehicles involved in motorcycle accidents.
The seminar is at The Cashmere Club, 88 Hunter Terrace at 1930, May 19th, 2010
May 17th, 2010 by grtclub
May 10th and 11th a group of ten riders took part in the first BMW Rider Training course held in New Zealand. It was organised by Rodney at Jeff Gray BMW and held at GlenFalloch Station, behind Mt Hutt. Riders came from as far a field as Ashburton to Taupo with bikes such as F650’s, F800’s, R1200’s and a HP2. Our trainer was Anthony Sproull who is a qualified Sports Coach and Motorcross Rider.
The course was an entry level event giving riders the basic skills to off road riding. The first day showed us how to pick up your bike when it falls over (this was the first thing we learnt, I wonder why!), how to correctly balance the bike while standing beside it, the benefits of standing up on the foot pegs, how to balance the bike while riding it, braking with just the front or back brakes and both, and lastly a river crossing.
Day two involved putting everything we had been taught together and going for an adventure ride around to Lake Heron (this was the same route the Canterbury Club did a while back). Before heading off there was a quick session on riding up and down a moderate slope with a few of the confident riders doing the same thing on a scree slope. We all took a deep breath when we came to the scree slope we had to cross but everyone managed to get across unscathed. We had a mighty lunch just by the Lake Heron boundary gate and then headed back.
The most interesting items I took away from the event was:
Overall it was a great course, and hopefully a more advanced one will follow. The facilities at Glen Falloch Station are superb with accommodation only costing $45 per person per night. You can also arrange breakfast, lunch and an evening meal. Anthony was a very patient tutor but next time I would like to see him on a 1200 rather than a 650. Anthony can be contacted at [email protected] for any one-on-one training.
Tags: Anthony Sproull, BMW Rider Training, Glenfalloch Station, Jeff Gray BMW
May 17th, 2010 by grtclub
The second annual Southern Rider Escapade is in the early stage of being organised for 2010
We hope you can list the event on your website and continue to put the entry form in your newsletters till the end of August. Attached is the 2010 entry form for 2010
This event is Southern Rider’s main earner to keep our growing online motorcycling community site, free for our members, there are no annoying adverts or subs to pay or membership or subscription fees.
Southern Rider is a site for motorcyclists in the South Island, it has links and info to various clubs, and other sites, wiki full of info and tips, forums, and chat rooms, photo galleries and blogs and more if you start looking deeper…
It covers our web hosting, our server and domain name, maintenance of server and upgrades. It also allows us to buy equipment that members can borrow or hire… like paddock stands, bike hoists, trailer ramps and various other tools that members can hire cheaply and non members at commercial rates. Any leftovers goes into a savings account and once a descent amount is collected then will be donated to a charity of our choosing. This will be made public when doing so…
Last year our first event had 77 entrants and we are hoping to at least get the same this year if not more.
If you have any questions about the Escapade click HERE!
Tags: Charity, Southern Rider Escapade
May 13th, 2010 by grtclub
May 13th, 2010 by grtclub
All events for this year have been loaded onto the Calendar – see link on the top right of the main page.
Tags: Events
Apr 21st, 2010 by grtclub
Allan and Andrea Ladbrook from City Motorcycle Rentals have just setup a new website.
If you are looking to rent a bike then they are the people to see.
They also sell a wide range of accessories and Vespa scooters.
Click HERE to see their site.
Tags: City Motorcycle Rentals
Apr 19th, 2010 by grtclub
June the 5th is the 30th year of the Brass Monkey Motorcycle Rally. It is held in Oturehua, as always, and this happens to be the place where Justin & Julia have been running the Crowsnest Accommodation unit.
They will be opening the Crowsnest for the Brass Monkey event but beds are filling up quickly, so if you are planning on coming and want a warm bed to sleep in then contact Juli asap.
The weather down there has been nice sunny days but cold frosty nights.
Contact the Crow’s Nest HERE.
The Brass Monkey website HERE.
Or see the document below for more info.
Tags: Brass Monkey, crowsnest
Apr 19th, 2010 by grtclub
Is it any wonder when you see how close to the brow of the hill they decided to do a u-turn, and across a yellow line. How dumb are they?
An investigation is underway after a motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a police car in Waikato.
Police said it appeared the 38-year-old Te Kauwhata man collided with the police car, which was turning, and was thrown several metres, suffering fatal injuries. He died at the scene.
Waikato road policing manager Inspector Leo Tooman said the crash happened on Waerenga Rd, east of Te Kauwhata, about 4.15pm yesterday.
Early information suggested the officer was turning to chase a speeding motorist clocked at 154kmh.
“Pulling to the left the officer has activated his blue and red emergency lights and sirens and begun a turning manoeuvre to follow the offending vehicle as a motorcycle came over the brow of a hill and collided with the turning patrol car,” he said.
Mr Tooman said investigations by the Serious Crash Unit, the CIB and the Independent Police Conduct Authority were underway.
Hamilton police spokesman Andrew McAlley said it was not known how close to the hill the officer had made the turn.
A decision had not yet been made on whether the officer involved would be stood down while the investigation would be carried out.
The man’s death had also been reported to the coroner, who will carry out his own investigation.
Describing the incident as a tragedy for the man’s family and for police, Mr Tooman said the police investigations will be carried out under the supervision of a senior out-of-district officer and peer reviewed.
“Road policing is all about preventing road trauma, unfortunately the nature of our business is such that from time to time tragedies do occur.
“It is now a priority for us to ensure a thorough investigation is completed not only for the deceased’s family’s peace of mind but for that of the public and our own staff.”
Waikato Serious Crash Unit investigators will return to the scene this morning.
POLICE COLLISIONS
Last year, a Nelson police officer was given diversion after he made a u-turn in front of a following car on State Highway 6 at Atawhai and the cars collided. No-one was injured in the crash.
In 2008, a police highway patrol car was hit by a following vehicle as it made a u-turn to chase a speeding motorcyclist near Midhirst in Taranaki. The following vehicle had pulled out and was passing the patrol car when the officer turned. No one was injured in the crash.
In December 2007, two motorcyclists were hurt after a police car did a U-turn in front of them in the Upper Buller Gorge near Nelson. The officer was turning to chase a speeding motorcyclist heading in the other direction.
Later that month, a motorcyclist was seriously injured when a police car, responding to an emergency call, made a u-turn on State Highway 2 near Maramarua in Waikato.
Source: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/3595827/Motorcyclist-killed-in-collision-with-police-car
Tags: Police
Apr 16th, 2010 by grtclub
The link below provides a great overview of the history of the GS Series.
So make yourself a cup of coffee or pour a large whiskey and start reading.
Click HERE when you are ready.
Tags: GS Anniversary
Apr 15th, 2010 by grtclub
2004 KTM 950 adv. mid 25,000 or so kms (+/- 5000km).
Contact the owner, Lance Wiggs, at http://lancewiggs.com/contact-me/
Tags: KTM 950
Apr 12th, 2010 by grtclub
Last month I had the scary experience of my rear shock collapsing while taking a corner on my way to Greymouth.
The initial feeling was I had overcooked it and the rear was giving way but when I looked down and saw how slow I was going I knew something else was amiss. As it turned out it was the rear shock collapsing and the spring taking up all the weight.
The bike was still ridable but very bouncy and did leave a wee oil leak where ever I went.
When I got to my destination a quick call to Henry at Experience told me this could be an expensive repair bill (mind you, what isn’t on the BMWs), or in fact a complete replacement as they are ‘unservicable’. This was around the 2k mark, as Henry said I should put an Ohlins on.
However, a bit more investigating and I was put in touch with Lynton at Dirt Action Services, Saxon Street in Christchurch. Lynton had a look and said he had rebuilt a few of them in the past and it would cost about $380.
A week later, and only $350 poorer, the shock is back on the bike and it feel fantastic, even to the point that maybe it was on its way out for quite some time. Lynton explained the setting to me and re valved it for my weight and riding preferences.
On leaving he did suggest that the oil in the shocks should be replaced yearly but regardless, if your shocks do go then give Lynton a call on 03 389-0080 or mobile 027 434-7747.
My bike is a 2004 R1200GS. The front shock he says is not servicable which is a bugger.
Tags: Dirt Action Services, R1200GS, Rear Shock
Apr 12th, 2010 by grtclub
Apr 12th, 2010 by grtclub
Rodney at Jeff Gray BMW has organised a weekend of Off Road Training.
The event will take place at Glenfalloch Station near Mt Hutt on May 10th and 11th.
Full details in the document below.
Tags: Jeff Gray BMW, Off Road Training
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