Sunday 16/12: Watch the races for free!!

**Macstar** · 15th December 2007, 19:14

Hey guys

Apparently the Mt Wellington track will be open again tomorrow for buckets, minimotos and motards. I paid $10 today for 2 x 10 minute sessions which were choice fun.

It's a bit of a laugh watching the races (especially full-grown men on mini motos). So, come on down if you're free tomorrow - it's free to watch. I might try and get another couple of sessions on the KTM if some other Motards riders show up again, though she shook herself to bits today (just spent 4 hours tightening every screw nut and bolt on my bike).

Start: 9.30am
Finish: Early avo.
Where: http://www.mwkc.org.nz/index.cfm/About_Us/Location

**deanohit** · 15th December 2007, 21:33

Well, since I will be in Auckland for the morning, I'll stop by for a few laps!

**erik** · 15th December 2007, 21:53

I'm going on a short ride in the morning, hopefully I can get back in time to check it out. I've been meaning to come and have a look for a while.

**Macstar** · 16th December 2007, 14:05

I had another squiz down at the track today. Primed with a little more confidence from the day before I pushed the KTM a little harder but quickly realised that my tyres weren't up to scratch (the rear had worn down quite a lot already). After two 10 minute practice sessions, the four of us on motards rode out for a casual race. About 5 laps in I came off the start / finish line straight and hit the first left hand bend as the video shows and then overbaked it into the corner resulting in a bit of a low slide. Even without frame / axel sliders the KTM was fine (just a scratch to the rear axel nut).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-DAsPROxAM

After that I picked up the KTM and did another two laps but then heard a massive crack and then grinding sounds from the engine...

I hope it's just the clutch, but my gut tells me that sound came from the gearbox... So yeah, first race weekend and it's all over

Anyway, I had a great time and now have till Feb (next race meet) to get the KTM up and running again.

**MidnightMike** · 16th December 2007, 14:17

That was a good little spin there macstar, sounds like you gave someone a bit of a fright!

**Macstar** · 16th December 2007, 14:39

Originally Posted by MidnightMike

That was a good little spin there macstar, sounds like you gave someone a bit of a fright!

Yeah my GF wanted me to edit out her little scream! (Don't have the techno, and besides it adds to the drama).

**Pumba** · 16th December 2007, 14:48

Thought that might have been you that binned it today (I was sitting up by the clubrooms watching at that stage).

Just a little bit hot comming into the corner and accelerating out pushed you over the edge, not that I can talk, I binned my bucket three times on saturday, hope that damage isint to major.

**HungusMaximist** · 16th December 2007, 15:41

Ouch!

Pity I only stayed for 10 mins.

It would've been sweet to see you bin, I mean race...

**Macstar** · 16th December 2007, 15:50

No crash damage as such, but internal mechanical dramas. Will know more next week when she's opened up.

Can't put name to face Pumba- but hope to see you next year again. Maybe I should race a bucket too (might be cheaper...?!).

P.S. Hungus: Still no on-road bins in all my days of riding

**HungusMaximist** · 16th December 2007, 15:53

Well, no injuries sustained then?

And the leathers? Any rips or tears?

The honour badge that you carry after a bin!

**motorbyclist** · 16th December 2007, 16:32

haha i said you were next!

atleast it was on a track and you didn't get hurt and the bike can take it

how are the radiators? deformed at all?

bugger about the KTM blowing up though.....

**Supermoto Junkie** · 16th December 2007, 17:56

Bummer about your bin and breakage.

Sorry I didn't reply to your text from yesterday, was up north out of range till this arvo, would have come but had our family Xmas lunch get together yesterday, (that time of year already)

If you bike turns into a major, you can just throw it in the bin and buy mine, I am purchasing a business and I think i'm going to need the cash so it may hit the market.

**Squiggles** · 16th December 2007, 17:56

oh goodies, so when am i coming round to help?

**Macstar** · 16th December 2007, 19:02

Originally Posted by HungusMaximist

Well, no injuries sustained then?

And the leathers? Any rips or tears?

The honour badge that you carry after a bin!

Actually yeah. I have a small tear in the leather on the inside of my elbow and leather grazes over the arm, back and leg. Even at that speed I managed to get bruises and a some light grazing to my arm and leg. Maybe RJays leathers aint that good? (I'd hate to bin at 100kph or more).

Originally Posted by motorbyclist

haha i said you were next!

atleast it was on a track and you didn't get hurt and the bike can take it

how are the radiators? deformed at all?

bugger about the KTM blowing up though.....

Shut up man! I told you not to jinx me like that! Radiators are sweet (well no worsely banged up than they were before) - hopefully mechanics won't be too serious.

Originally Posted by Supermoto Junkie

If you bike turns into a major, you can just throw it in the bin and buy mine, I am purchasing a business and I think i'm going to need the cash so it may hit the market.

No worries mate - I hope to have a full time job next year (no more $218 p/w from the student allowance!).

Originally Posted by Squiggles

oh goodies, so when am i coming round to help?

Ha! Watch out mate I might take you up on that offer!