Buckets at TRRS 2009 [Archive] - Page 2

Rick 52

27th July 2009, 22:10

who do you think has the fastest motofxr out of us aucklanders??

I don't think it matters to much its all about corner speed and keeping it onto the straight
Dave Diprose and others had cams and flatside with ignition and my bike has a old Honda carb and a hand made pipe cut from the standard one .

fixer

27th July 2009, 22:27

FYI and just before i head off to the sack ... my bike has a Walbro carb that appears to be a chinese copy of a Honda GL145 carb. Same 28mm dia as standard but with throttle slide and accelerator pump. The exhaust is a pitbike muffler that I bought for 50 bucks from the same guy that sold me the bike. The "genuine" Yoshi sticker is starting to peel off from the heat. :-) All you need to win at Mt Wgtn with an FXR is the right gearing, a carb without a gaping hole in the midrange, wider wheels and the best tyres you can lay your hands on. Unless Nigel's about, in which case you need some luck. Goodnight all. :-) Tim

fixer

27th July 2009, 22:28

PS. I'm with Rick on this. If Nigel's bike stays the course at Taupo, he will O-B-L-I-T-E-R-A-T-E us. :-)

dangerous

28th July 2009, 06:23

IMHO... as far as the mofo fixer's go, it has bugger all to do with working an engine, each fxr seems to be different. I have been ported, mega, carb, cams and cdi.. yet still some al stocko's are faster (rider abilty, weight?) If this engine blows Id stick with a boger.
And as far as wheels go, wide rims might fit the tyres beter but they add weight.

ps: by stock I mean a rejet and pipe hack (seems to make the best improvment) by different I mean I have set two fxrs up like this yet both feel different hence my comment they all seem to differ.

then again LMAO, ya all seen me hauling serious arse last year at TRRS... well in pratice, till the big BANG :)

koba

28th July 2009, 06:52

BANG :)

Don't you mean BANG! ?

fixer

28th July 2009, 07:27

Maybe I just got myself a wednesday morning bike. :-) Whatever the case i was gutted to miss last years TRRS, and I'm really looking forward to keeping the old girl pinned from turn one to turn five again this year. Roll on December! See ya'll there. Tim.

F5 Dave

28th July 2009, 09:57

Taupo is all about power.

. . . And corner speed.

Not much about braking.

But definitely exit speed.

So what have I said?
Well last year in the all-in race (think the one Trudes didn't have a lie down in). I brought my 50 in in 2nd place with a few streetstocks behind me. & some may say my 50 is fast, but it isn't as fast as an FXR & certainly no where near a RG150. So you need a competent rider on a decent bike to do well. Rick proved that point & pushed the envelope by winning F4. The race is still a race.

However I know why Nigel's bike was seizing & he will have fixed it by now. That's where my money would be.

Buckets4Me

28th July 2009, 13:42

However I know why Nigel's bike was seizing & he will have fixed it by now. That's where my money would be.

aha

to WIN first you have to Finish :shutup:

I got the finishing down packed

Dellorto I seem to remember your bike bracking down far more often than my 2 smoker

and also being slower :laugh: :2guns: I've had 158 k/h out of mine

Speedpro is also another contender if the gearbox is up and running
then there is Ned Kelly (just needs to get his starts down packet)
Chambers has a much faster bike this year :Punk: and hopefully no photoes of him rolling around on the track trying to go around the outside of #14
TZ350 has a lot more power also 20% more so watchout Rick he dosent want :third: this year
Tim has shown that he can run fast at Taupo
Keith might just get a better bike (has won before on a team E.S.E bike)

anything might happen :laugh: I might just find some skill :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Bren_chch

28th July 2009, 15:22

IMHO... as far as the mofo fixer's go, it has bugger all to do with working an engine,

REALLY... so a std engine with 13/14hp is going to haul your 92kg arse around just as good as your bike for example which is maybe 19/20hp?

each fxr seems to be different. I have been ported, mega, carb, cams and cdi.. yet still some al stocko's are faster (rider abilty, weight?)

You need to remember how fast you can go on a 14hp bike when u only weigh 55-60kg

If this engine blows Id stick with a boger.

Well you are mid field, so I guess on a stock motor it wont change things that much for you for you

And as far as wheels go, wide rims might fit the tyres beter but they add weight.

I agree with you on that point! :shit:

ps: by stock I mean a rejet and pipe hack (seems to make the best improvment) by different I mean I have set two fxrs up like this yet both feel different hence my comment they all seem to differ.
No two bikes are the same in any case, so not sure what your point is here!

then again LMAO, ya all seen me hauling serious arse last year at TRRS... well in pratice, till the big BANG :)
Hauling arse on your modified motor? ugggg the contridictions!

Your bike is one of the quicker FXR's here, it should be finishing in the top 5 at every race, yet man mountain Buddha keeps you honest on his fairly stock engine bike... what exactly is happening here? I think you need to stop worrying about your knitting and ride harder like you used to do!

:laugh::jerry::laugh:

Bren_chch

28th July 2009, 15:23

are there still places available for buckets?

racer40

28th July 2009, 16:50

hi Bren chch still 3 or 4 more places available, before we start taking reserves, last year had 4 reserves & they all raced due to late withdrawls/ practise blow ups etc

koba

28th July 2009, 18:15

I think you need to stop worrying about your knitting and ride harder like you used to do!

:laugh::jerry::laugh:

Has dangerous lost his edge?

koba

28th July 2009, 18:16

aha

to WIN first you have to Finish :shutup:

I got the finishing down packed

Dellorto I seem to remember your bike bracking down far more often than my 2 smoker

and also being slower :laugh: :2guns: I've had 158 k/h out of mine

Speedpro is also another contender if the gearbox is up and running
then there is Ned Kelly (just needs to get his starts down packet)
Chambers has a much faster bike this year :Punk: and hopefully no photoes of him rolling around on the track trying to go around the outside of #14
TZ350 has a lot more power also 20% more so watchout Rick he dosent want :third: this year
Tim has shown that he can run fast at Taupo
Keith might just get a better bike (has won before on a team E.S.E bike)

anything might happen :laugh: I might just find some skill :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Also don't forget there should be a few new faces...

dangerous

28th July 2009, 19:37

Has dangerous lost his edge?
a wee bit, not sure why... getting old i spose, but the quote you refer to is more about bren hassling me like other locals... actually ya know what I think I have droped of cos I have lost interest.

Bren_chch

28th July 2009, 19:40

Thats not what u said at Timaru! You were loving it, the racing was fast!

i'll ride your bikes for you then... :laugh:

DELLORTO

28th July 2009, 20:40

Thats not what u said at Timaru! You were loving it, the racing was fast!

i'll ride your bikes for you then... :laugh:

have you signed up for the taupo spectactular bren?? he need the king of motofxr's.....:sunny:

Buddha#81

28th July 2009, 20:53

are there still places available for buckets?

Shall we Bren huh.....huh.....ya wanna go......huh? Pull the canopy off the work ute and the boss could sponsor us the trip there and back.....he could call it "advertising"

Fat fooks go to TRRS and do what Dangerous couldn't!:Punk:

Kickaha

28th July 2009, 20:57

Shall we Bren huh.....huh.....ya wanna go......huh? Pull the canopy off the work ute and the boss could sponsor us the trip there and back.....he could call it "advertising"

Fat fooks go to TRRS and do what Dangerous couldn't!:Punk:

Take the Motard and do Wangas on the way

Pumba

28th July 2009, 20:59

More Fat fooks go to TRRS and do what Dangerous couldn't!:Punk:

Its ok, I have fixed your post for you:laugh:

Bren_chch

28th July 2009, 20:59

Kickaha

28th July 2009, 21:00

Yeah well I guess we better decide soon!!

And you could take the Trumpy

Buddha#81

28th July 2009, 21:00

Its ok, I have fixed your post for you:laugh:

maybe the organisers could do a 100kg plus class?

Bren_chch

28th July 2009, 21:03

And you could take the Trumpy

Are you going?

Dont think we can get 4 bikes on his ute :laugh:

Trudes

28th July 2009, 21:27

Go on, you know you wanna, can't promise any snow though.;)

Skunk

28th July 2009, 21:37

Come on southern girls - give us the learn...

Buddha#81

28th July 2009, 21:49

Fook ya then, Bren and I are coming!

Entrys away tomorrow.........fook now I have to find the money.

I might have to borrow Dangerous's hot motor.:laugh:

Skunk

28th July 2009, 22:37

I promise not to laugh when your FXR engine goes Bang!.

Actually, it'll be good to race you guys (if I can keep up).

ajturbo

28th July 2009, 22:55

Are you going?

Dont think we can get 4 bikes on his ute :laugh:
you are NOT a true bucketeer....

a TRUE bucketeer would fit AT LEAST 12 on a small ute!!

Buckets4Me

29th July 2009, 07:13

you are NOT a true bucketeer....

a TRUE bucketeer would fit AT LEAST 12 on a small ute!!

11 got to have room for the new one you are taking home :shutup:

Pumba

29th July 2009, 20:31

Fook ya then, Bren and I are coming!

Entrys away tomorrow.........fook now I have to find the money.

I might have to borrow Dangerous's hot motor.:laugh:

Good man, look foward to finally meeting.

If you are "Borrowing" his engine make sure you throw yours on the back of the ute as well so you can still race after it go's BANG:laugh:

ajturbo

29th July 2009, 21:06

I promise not to laugh when your FXR engine goes Bang!.

Actually, it'll be good to race you guys (if I can keep up).
hell man, they way you were hooning around the track the other day.. you will be keeping up!!!

Skunk

29th July 2009, 21:16

Optical illusion.
I only appear fast due to the that no fast bikes were near me.

racer40

31st July 2009, 18:24

ok here is an up to date list of entries for TRRS
1 Nigel Duff Ak
4 Ellen Lauder ,Taum + F5
6 Glen Walker- Holt, Thames
7 Steve Hillier, Taum
9 Carl Willis, Ak + F5
10 Peter Fry, Ak
11 MAx Woodruffe, Ak
13 Nigel Manning, Well
14 Robert Willis, Ak + F5
16 Trudy Manning, Well
20 Keith Biddle, Ak + f5
21 Avalon Biddle, Ak
22 Scott McCain, Ak
24 Andrew Presant, Well
31 Gavin Veltmeyer, Ak
33 Richard Deller, Well
36 John Steer, , Ak
37 George Vaculik- Hamilton, Well
39 Tim Frqser, Ak
45 Richard Ban, Well
47 Barry Fane, Ak
49 Sam Van Oosterom, Ham
50 David Diprose + F5
52 Richard Ford, Ak
54 Scott Kelly, Ak
57 Neil BAtchelor, Chch
58 Andy Jamieson, Well
59 Malcolm Skachill, Well
62 Robert MAskell, Ak
70 Mark Orr, Ak
72 Stuart Cullen, Ak
76 Joshua Walby, Nthland
80 Luke Johnston, Ak
81 Brent Cotton, Chch
84 Carl Smith, Ak
127 David Trustrum, Well+ F5
157 Malcolm Nabbs, Well
88 Nathanael Diprose, Ak F5
117 Luke Jamieson, Well F5
? Dean Miller, Ham F5

racer40

31st July 2009, 18:28

well that makes 40 bikes for combined races & have saved 2 spots for a few days then we take reserves, last year we had 4 reserves & they all got to race, S/stock are racing in another class now

ajturbo

31st July 2009, 18:38

ok..

just ONE thing..

Jameson has NO i!!!

and luke is not racing....yet.......(117)(BUT i'll be taking his bike out in the F5....)

dangerous

31st July 2009, 19:29

*sob sob* :crybaby:

Buckets4Me

31st July 2009, 21:24

*sob sob* :crybaby:

you can still regester as a reserve :crazy: :scooter:

dangerous

1st August 2009, 10:00

you can still regester as a reserve :crazy: :scooter: its more about not being in the position to be able to go this year :)

racer40

1st August 2009, 10:00

sorry about the spelling AJ, all fixed now. if luke is not coming & you are to ride F5 let me know as that would mean a spare spot on grid for someone else thanks.

Kickaha

1st August 2009, 20:51

Come on southern girls - give us the learn...

4 of us coming now so I'm sure we'll be able to

Skunk

1st August 2009, 22:43

Fuckin Cool! Who's the four? Bren, Diesel, you? and ...

Kickaha

2nd August 2009, 09:41

Fuckin Cool! Who's the four? Bren, Diesel, you? and ...

Me, DP, Buddha and his Bro, Bren aint coming no more

Skunk

2nd August 2009, 11:37

Cool. Tell the rest they're chicken little girlies.

Kickaha

2nd August 2009, 12:00

Cool. Tell the rest they're chicken little girlies.

We're only sending the "B team" we reckon that's all we'll need:shifty:

dangerous

2nd August 2009, 17:33

We're only sending the "B team" we reckon that's all we'll need:shifty:
I'm thinking as there is no BOB for you welly lot this year that someone should talk to bmrc pres and ask for the N'v'S cup to take up to the TRRS, after all Dave put a good effort into making it, with intentions of it being raced for each year.

If the 4 canty riders beat finish across the line ahead of the 1st 4 Masif riders it stays in canty... if 4 massif's beat the B team, the cup goes home.

ajturbo

2nd August 2009, 18:18

I'm thinking as there is no BOB for you welly lot this year that someone should talk to bmrc pres and ask for the N'v'S cup to take up to the TRRS, after all Dave put a good effort into making it, with intentions of it being raced for each year.

If the 4 canty riders beat finish across the line ahead of the 1st 4 Masif riders it stays in canty... if 4 massif's beat the B team, the cup goes home.
good idea there matey..

wouldn't be a kick in the face if AJ beat ALL 4 mainlanders on his RG50....

hahahahahahahahah...

i WILL be trying all sorts of over taking/blocking maneuvers, so best you get them to train hard...

Kickaha

2nd August 2009, 20:20

wouldn't be a kick in the face if AJ beat ALL 4 mainlanders on his RG50....

hahahahahahahahah...

The only way that would happen would be if we all crashed or blew up

racer40

4th August 2009, 17:07

ok we now have 42 F4 entries for the GP, which is the track max, which includes a couple from the Hawkes Bay, 2 from palmy, Kickha from CHCH, i will post there names next week, to be added to the list i put out last week, . reserves taken in order received but will get to race in S/stock class if they cannot get into F4. i am going away for a few days 2morrow so will answer any questions when i get back

ajturbo

4th August 2009, 17:24

how DARE you go away?????????????????????????????

ajturbo

4th August 2009, 17:24

The only way that would happen would be if we all crashed or blew up
i think not big boy...

i will be the first to the first corner, then first across the finish line

Bert

4th August 2009, 19:24

Nice we made it in...
Now, I just have to get it going after last years little holed piston episode.

koba

10th August 2009, 07:34

I'm thinking as there is no BOB for you welly lot this year that someone should talk to bmrc pres and ask for the N'v'S cup to take up to the TRRS, after all Dave put a good effort into making it, with intentions of it being raced for each year.

If the 4 canty riders beat finish across the line ahead of the 1st 4 Masif riders it stays in canty... if 4 massif's beat the B team, the cup goes home.

I think Bayden may have built the cup but either way thats a fookin good idea.

Polish it up coz we want it to look good when we get it back.

Buddha#81

10th August 2009, 11:54

I think Bayden may have built the cup but either way thats a fookin good idea.

Polish it up coz we want it to look good when we get it back.

Dreamer........we are bringing the "a" team

koba

10th August 2009, 19:57

Dreamer........we are bringing the "a" team

and? <andandnand>

ajturbo

10th August 2009, 20:09

Dreamer........we are bringing the "a" team
well i suppose a team is better than no team...

DELLORTO

10th August 2009, 20:40

well i suppose a team is better than no team...

only marginlly........:jerry:

racer40

18th August 2009, 12:57

ok here is the rest of the bucket feild to be added to NO 283 on this thread,
19 Andrea Lyver HB
77 Max Lyver HB
8 Cargill Henderson Palm Nth
78 Brent Watson Palm Nth
17 Darryl Cotton Chch
31 Darrin Gosper Palm Nth F5
71 Warwick Demmocks Chch

RES
5 Gary Johnston Ak

anyone else will go on reserve list in order entry received, everyone will get to race though as can always race in s/stock class if no one pulls out of buckets

Skunk

18th August 2009, 13:37

Cool! Can I cross enter into Streetstocks now? :lol: yeah, I know...

F5 Dave

18th August 2009, 15:45

I don't care if you Cross-dress in streetstocks, but I'd think twice before you piss Chis off any more or he'll be adding Skunkmeat to the rotisserie bbq menu.:blink:

Skunk

18th August 2009, 17:07

I don't care if you Cross-dress in streetstocks, but I'd think twice before you piss Chis off any more or he'll be adding Skunkmeat to the rotisserie bbq menu.:blink:
He wants my meat? Bugger that!

Trudes

18th August 2009, 18:04

Must
Not
Comment
:shutup:

Buckets4Me

20th August 2009, 13:22

Must
Not
Comment
:shutup:

go on we know you want to
:Offtopic: :Offtopic: :Offtopic: :Offtopic: :Offtopic:

SHELRACING

29th August 2009, 13:20

Must
Not
Comment
:shutup:

:clap: I soooooo agree. granma

ajturbo

1st September 2009, 19:40

the GT is

ALIVE :woohoo:

Pumba

2nd September 2009, 21:14

At the moment.

The real question is will it be in December:shutup:

Skunk

2nd September 2009, 21:40

the GT is

ALIVE :woohoo:
But still in intensive care...

ajturbo

3rd September 2009, 07:53

unfortunatly it still needs a neck brace, brakes, oil (in forks)...

but the heart is beating.... and that should make all you FXR150 boys/girls have sleepless nights.......

racer40

14th September 2009, 13:07

unfortunatly 1 of the CHCH buckets has withdrawn which means the reserve moves into the feild, & as yet no other reserves entered, & i am sure there will be other buckets pull out yet, so still a chance of riding in GP if you get in fast

Buckets4Me

28th September 2009, 16:53

have just had both bikes at the dyno yesterday :2thumbsup

the gp is way cool and 18-19 hp (didn't have to do anything to it )

now the rg50 was a different story (but I new that thats why I was there)
the bike had gone realy well at the last gp was running around in 3rd place
till the electrics decided to part company with the crank :mad: managed to dribble home in 5th with it missing everywhere

fixed that problem only to find that the crank was a bit wobbly :pinch: (and not a wobbly design)
so stripped the engine and replaced the crank bearings Thanks E.S.E
and TZ350 for rebuilding it
got it running again and it was LEAN as ??????
changed the jet and it ran better but not good
retarded the ignition to try and fix it
the thing was just not happy ( arranged to go see JC)

the story ends with twice the HP it started with and one very HAPPY rider :hug:

now I'm off to see Avalon and get some lessons on how to throw both bikes around the track

rumor has it that she is now doing rider coaching for a small fee

ajturbo

28th September 2009, 17:04

you will have to hurry... she's off to Italy on Wednesday to try out for the Red bull rookies cup....

DELLORTO

28th September 2009, 17:26

ill be putting the cbr on the dyno before the trrs, got to get a new pipe and get it re-mapped.

Where do you dyno your bikes?

Buckets4Me

28th September 2009, 17:49

you will have to hurry... she's off to Italy on Wednesday to try out for the Red bull rookies cup....

aha but she WILL be back wont she ??????

Rick 52

28th September 2009, 19:01

aha but she WILL be back wont she ??????

She might stay in Italy with family what a fantastic chance lets hope she go's well

bucketracer

28th September 2009, 20:05

ill be putting the cbr on the dyno before the trrs, got to get a new pipe and get it re-mapped.

Where do you dyno your bikes?

Gaven does the dyno work at Henderson Motorcycles.

.

ajturbo

28th September 2009, 20:23

Gaven does the dyno work at Henderson Motorcycles.

.
i was born in henderson.....

Buckets4Me

29th September 2009, 12:43

She might stay in Italy with family what a fantastic chance lets hope she go's well

I hope so but there is an off season isn't there ?????

otherwise that $25 lesson may become a bit steep :2thumbsup

racer40

25th November 2009, 20:14

Skunk

25th November 2009, 21:09

Payment made tonight. Forgot about it... OK, I didn't have the money ;)

racer40

26th November 2009, 17:20

hi Skunk, got your entry money ok, Did you still want a garage ?? . There are also a few other out there who need to pay up soon, thanks

Skunk

26th November 2009, 17:39

hi Skunk, got your entry money ok, Did you still want a garage ?? . There are also a few other out there who need to pay up soon, thanks
Yep - money is coming for that soon.

Buckets4Me

28th November 2009, 05:54

hi everone, entries close for theTRRS this weekend, F4 has 45 after a few have had to pull out over the months, f5 has 11. the race meeting is sitting at 211 bikes plus 31 for the endurance race so looking pretty good so far inc 15 overseas riders. Chris

so dose that mean you wont loose any money this year ???

:wari: I'm counting down tha number of sleeps till I got to get up early to drive down :P

both bikes are ready as they will get this year :Punk:

woodyracer

29th November 2009, 19:35

Schrgd

29th November 2009, 20:42

You shouldn't have pulled out max. you were easily faster than me down there on the cbr!!

You keep going on how much faster the fxr's are but a have it on video you catching me and passing me down there, just cause i got back in front of ya, if you had kept the pace on you would have got me again. You pulled at least half the front straight back up on me. you have track experience down there that counts for alot. And like everyone else has said, if you spent the $9 on the right gearing you would be quicker!!!!!
And Cbr's have a higher top speed than and fxr standard from factory, and as I'm running factory gearing and assume you are due to cost then your bike is faster than most fxr's. (info sourced from suzuki japan and honda japan spec sheets) And as you've said yourself in previous posts that your cbr is way faster than your fxr.?!?!

Just cause you post some mislead info sometimes it doesn't mean you don't have talent.

I wish I had the chances and backing you have when I was your age.

The factory hyosung sponsorship sounds like a great gig that you've got, again because you've been riding really well.

I think the "cougar" might have other interest's now and buckets might not be number one and he would of got in without you pulling out. heaps of us have made it in.

Trudes

29th November 2009, 20:55

Nobody need worry about not being fast enough or coming last as that spot is mine ok.

woodyracer

29th November 2009, 20:57

thanks mate, ive got the sprocket now [and yes it was dirt cheap....:yes:}, streetstock has more people my age and id love to do well in it.

I found my fxr was faster than my cbr on tauop but my cbr is faster on a kart track {must be gearing] cant wait to test the new sprocket!!!

Anyway i plan on doing a few of the national rounds in streetstock so i need the practice. The hyosung thing isnt going to work for me {various reasons} as the bike is close to $9k and ill grow out of it pretty fast, so i found a cheap krr150 to do streetstock in.

Ill be cheering you fella's on anyhow. -Max

thecougar 0

29th November 2009, 21:04

you guys should get some good attention this year since you have your own class :yes:

I pulled out, i would of liked to race buckets but i know "cougar" was even more keen so thought i might give streetstock ago.

Show mt wellington bucket racers proud buckets4me,rick 52 ect :2thumbsup

Hi.
Thanks max,
But I didn't need the help.
There were people on the list ahead of us.
Was great the organisers are very helpfull and gave us an entry.

Why didn't you cross enter and ride both bikes? I wish i had the chance to race 2 bikes and get double the time. I found riding on Taupo heaps of fun, amazing to get on an "airfield" sized track.
You have some pretty good talent for someone so young and i thought you'd have been just as keen as me to ride?

Henk

29th November 2009, 21:11

Max
With the racing, at this stage you need to ride in whatever class you can get the most racing on, buckets is great for this and also great for racecraft, lots of good close racing, the tarmac version of MX. The only downside I can see for you getting into SS is that it isn't a particulary active class in Auckland.
To be honest with you that is a shame because I can't see a class that runs up here that is a good fit for you. F3 possibly, F2 would rip your arms off no offence. SS or 125 would be perfect but don't seem to run up here. The Hyo class would be a good place to start, and mush as I hate to say it 9k isn't that much to get into a racebike, it isn't a cheap sport.

woodyracer

29th November 2009, 21:23

Hi.
Thanks max,
But I didn't need the help.
There were people on the list ahead of us.
Was great the organisers are very helpfull and gave us an entry.

Why didn't you cross enter and ride both bikes? I wish i had the chance to race 2 bikes and get double the time. I found riding on Taupo heaps of fun, amazing to get on an "airfield" sized track.
You have some pretty good talent for someone so young and i thought you'd have been just as keen as me to ride?

i am keen to ride, but after taupo i had abit of a "rush of blood to the head" and i gave my bucket entry away for a ss150 one......if i had of thought it out properly i would of done both classes.I made abit of a mistake there, but ive learnt from it and ill do both classes next year.

Henk, i know ss150 isnt big in auckland, but im happy to go to manfeild to race, and your right 600sp is too big for me and so is pro twins but i planning on using the money ive saved from not getting a hyosung to use on a protwin when im around 16. Ive got to take one step at a time and not take too big of a leap.

The hyosung class is good, but after riding one and thinking about it, ive found 9k is alot for a bike im only going to have for 1 year......and trust me in 15 months or so ill be reay for a 650.

Thanks for all your input, -Max

racer40

6th December 2009, 08:48

we have just hit the 250 bike mark for the race meet, entry lists are on the road racing page under Taupo R R S page 13, it is current of last wednesday.

all4A50s

7th December 2009, 23:35

I have space available in the garage I've hired if anyone wants to pitch in some money. PM me if your interested.

all4A50s

9th December 2009, 22:37

There is one space left in Garage in case anyone else is interested.

Monkeynz

10th December 2009, 21:05

Henk

10th December 2009, 21:25

What do you reckon you spend on the bucket racing per year? Sorry for the personal question, you don't have to answer that if you don't want to.

My first bucket as it stands now cost me about $550. my second about $2500. Had all the gear to start with so thats entry cost.

On top of that if I was to just race at Mt Welly (which was the plan initially) it's going to cost about $50 a month to race and the annual MNZ licence fee (about $140 from memory) on top of that crash damage which to date has been minimal as a large part of the build cost and effort has been put into crash proofing. Add second hand slicks and wets once a year (guess) and oil and filter twice and you're looking at about $1000 a year as long as nothing serious gets smashed and it doesn't blow up. As soon as you start travelling it adds up. First trip away this weekend but I used to budget $300 to $500 a weekend away doing enduros and the like.

woodyracer

10th December 2009, 22:11

My first bucket as it stands now cost me about $550. my second about $2500. Had all the gear to start with so thats entry cost.

On top of that if I was to just race at Mt Welly (which was the plan initially) it's going to cost about $50 a month to race and the annual MNZ licence fee (about $140 from memory) on top of that crash damage which to date has been minimal as a large part of the build cost and effort has been put into crash proofing. Add second hand slicks and wets once a year (guess) and oil and filter twice and you're looking at about $1000 a year as long as nothing serious gets smashed and it doesn't blow up. As soon as you start travelling it adds up. First trip away this weekend but I used to budget $300 to $500 a weekend away doing enduros and the like.

hope you like royshill henk, i dont think you'll regret spending the money to travel there. Are you staying with nigel?

ajturbo

11th December 2009, 05:09

My first bucket as it stands now cost me about $550. my second about $2500. Had all the gear to start with so thats entry cost.

On top of that if I was to just race at Mt Welly (which was the plan initially) it's going to cost about $50 a month to race and the annual MNZ licence fee (about $140 from memory) on top of that crash damage which to date has been minimal as a large part of the build cost and effort has been put into crash proofing. Add second hand slicks and wets once a year (guess) and oil and filter twice and you're looking at about $1000 a year as long as nothing serious gets smashed and it doesn't blow up. As soon as you start travelling it adds up. First trip away this weekend but I used to budget $300 to $500 a weekend away doing enduros and the like.
apart from race entries on fuel... each year i would not spend any more than $150 ...and it shows... heheheheheh

Duke girl

11th December 2009, 06:53

Nobody need worry about not being fast enough or coming last as that spot is mine ok.

At least your out there having a go Trudy and Good on you for doing so cos thats what its all about regardless of where you finish.

Just enjoy yourself which I'm sure you will and Goodluck.

Trudes

11th December 2009, 07:22

At least your out there having a go Trudy and Good on you for doing so cos thats what its all about regardless of where you finish.

Just enjoy yourself which I'm sure you will and Goodluck.

Awww thanks Sue! :hug: You know me, not in to win, just to finish and have fun.:)

ajturbo

11th December 2009, 08:11

it will be fun to race you matey... my STOCK GT125 will be good company for you...

Trudes

11th December 2009, 09:09

it will be fun to race you matey... my STOCK GT125 will be good company for you...

Absolutely, you ride faster than me but, maybe I'll have to do something to slow you down just a wee bit so we can have a battle at the back!!! :laugh:

quallman1234

11th December 2009, 13:39

Absolutely, you ride faster than me but, maybe I'll have to do something to slow you down just a wee bit so we can have a battle at the back!!! :laugh:

He doesn't need the right hand spark plug. You can borrow it... Honest he said so him self.

Pumba

13th December 2009, 08:07

Right the count down is on now peoples, only a couple of weeks to go.

When is everyone planning on arriving? Is any one else planning on camping at the site the 26th night?

richban

13th December 2009, 08:50

Right the count down is on now peoples, only a couple of weeks to go.

When is everyone planning on arriving? Is any one else planning on camping at the site the 26th night?

Yep I will be there on the 26th. Can't wait to get out there. Bike is going good. What gearing you think is good for Taupo.

ajturbo

13th December 2009, 09:38

Right the count down is on now peoples, only a couple of weeks to go.

When is everyone planning on arriving? Is any one else planning on camping at the site the 26th night?
this is my plan also... not sure final details as it is so far away...

shit.. that reminds me, i must get the bikes going...

Skunk

13th December 2009, 10:31

We'll be coming up after Wanganui - night trip!
At the moment I have no way of getting mine and Sketchy's Buckets there. :lol: (Not that I can ride yet - still getting physio) .

all4A50s

13th December 2009, 17:12

Right the count down is on now peoples, only a couple of weeks to go.

When is everyone planning on arriving? Is any one else planning on camping at the site the 26th night?

My family and I are planning on camping there. With a little surprise in tow.

all4A50s

13th December 2009, 17:13

We'll be coming up after Wanganui - night trip!
At the moment I have no way of getting mine and Sketchy's Buckets there. :lol: (Not that I can ride yet - still getting physio) .

Sorry my trailers full. Otherwise I would help.

Pumba

13th December 2009, 19:04

All good, was woundering if I was the only one planning on camping, guess I am not:niceone:

What gearing you think is good for Taupo.

I am planning on going back to factory gearing, there may be better options but that is all I have

Skunk

13th December 2009, 19:28

All good, was woundering if I was the only one planning on camping, guess I am not:niceone:
Hell no, just make sure you've organised a half decent party (the other half of it can be indecent) for when we arrive.

Henk

13th December 2009, 20:39

Also turning up boxing day and living in a tent. Will have to find a way to recognise the bucket corner of the campground.

Kendog

13th December 2009, 20:40

We'll be coming up after Wanganui - night trip!
At the moment I have no way of getting mine and Sketchy's Buckets there. :lol: (Not that I can ride yet - still getting physio) .

Can't you fit all the bikes in the truck?

racer40

13th December 2009, 21:02

gates to circuit opened by security at 7pm. i will get there around 10pm after wangas, The bucket garages are in the first block if you all want to pit around that area.

Skunk

13th December 2009, 21:06

Can't you fit all the bikes in the truck?
What truck? I wish... The only truck is the VMCC one. Can't use that.

I have the van (with food, bedding, race gear etc) and the Museum Hotel Race trailer with two GSXR600's in it and all the gear (tyres, spares, marquee) for Wanganui and Taupo. We might have room for one bucket but we'll see. Still time yet.

Kendog

14th December 2009, 05:23

I have the van (with food, bedding, race gear etc)
We can fit more gear in our van if that helps at all.

all4A50s

14th December 2009, 05:28

Are we able to stay on site on the evening of the 28th or do we have to pack up and leave as soon as finish?

Skunk

14th December 2009, 14:07

We can fit more gear in our van if that helps at all.
Thanks for the offer but we need most stuff with us.

all4A50s - I've always packed up and buggered off. Wouldn't know. Ask racer40.

racer40

14th December 2009, 16:37

sorry alla50s, we all have to be out of there on the 28th. there is usually free camping down huka falls rd by river, but stuff all facilities

all4A50s

14th December 2009, 17:31

sorry alla50s, we all have to be out of there on the 28th. there is usually free camping down huka falls rd by river, but stuff all facilities

Cheers racer40. Just thought I'd better check. It'll give me a day when I get home to empty my wife's car, which will keep her happy.

Rick 52

14th December 2009, 20:37

koba

15th December 2009, 16:58

I will find you for a beer Pumba

We should all get on the piss together, perhaps gathering around the glowing embers of a failed honda?

Buckets4Me

15th December 2009, 17:38

We are looking forward to camping wife and kids in tow I will find you for a beer Pumba I ran standard gearing last year on the FXR it was just fine 6th gear for about 3sec with a good run on to the start finish .

try the team E.S.E garage if you want to find the Aucland buckets

normaly next to all the 600 riders that drink into the wee morning hours
(last year when I got up there was a couch under a pile of bear cans :crazy:)

Buckets4Me

15th December 2009, 17:38

We should all get on the piss together, perhaps gathering around the glowing embers of a failed honda?

that guy from Chrischurch isn't coming this year (kids and all)

woodyracer

15th December 2009, 17:44

what number is the team ese garage?, me and a few other are in garage 6 ive still got room if anyone is intersted :yes:

Buckets4Me

15th December 2009, 19:56

what number is the team ese garage?, me and a few other are in garage 6 ive still got room if anyone is intersted :yes:

cant remember thinkl it's #9
would have to look back on the post about 200 posts or more
we should be next door I think they put all the buckets together

woodyracer

15th December 2009, 20:01

cant remember thinkl it's #9
would have to look back on the post about 200 posts or more
we should be next door I think they put all the buckets together

thats the bucket racing HQ then :woohoo: i supose this weekend at mt welly is testing for the bikes before the racing at taupo......

Do you think if i asked john he'd let me take my krr150 out around mt welly on sunday?

Buckets4Me

15th December 2009, 20:39

thats the bucket racing HQ then :woohoo: i supose this weekend at mt welly is testing for the bikes before the racing at taupo......

Do you think if i asked john he'd let me take my krr150 out around mt welly on sunday?

worth a try it is a fun day after all

and I'm hoping to get some testing done also :scooter:

Pumba

15th December 2009, 21:00

gates to circuit opened by security at 7pm.

Thats good to know. Ok now we have determined that there is a significant amount of people camping (surprise, surprise) those of us that arnt comming via Wanganui (or maybe those that are) what time are you planning on truning up?

Cause I would hate to turn up early or late, either way.

(god damm I hate being new to this Taupo thing and trying to figure all this bull shit out)

Henk

15th December 2009, 21:06

Planning on turning up sometime after 7pm. Not sure where the camping is though. I know where the pits are now but have no idea where they used to be.

woodyracer

15th December 2009, 21:11

Planning on turning up sometime after 7pm. Not sure where the camping is though. I know where the pits are now but have no idea where they used to be.

camping is on the grass in the car-park from what ive heard :woohoo:

Henk

15th December 2009, 21:16

F5 Dave

16th December 2009, 08:21

Will have to get our mattresses sorted so they don't leak. Either that or pack enough alcohol to ensure a good nights sleep when bedded down on the cold hard ground. Must remember my rigorous training regime. "Don't drink yourself a headache the night before a race"
That used to be a Mantra at the Ohakea GPs, - the next day's racing was often decided the night before in the bar. Stubbies were $1.70ea. No wonder people joined the airforce.

Kendog

17th December 2009, 19:16

we have just hit the 250 bike mark for the race meet, entry lists are on the road racing page under Taupo R R S page 13, it is current of last wednesday.
Does it matter if we are racing on a different bike to what we listed on the registration form?

woodyracer

17th December 2009, 19:19

Does it matter if we are racing on a different bike to what we listed on the registration form?

nope, cos ive entered as a hyosung 250...:lol:

ajturbo

17th December 2009, 20:34

Does it matter if we are racing on a different bike to what we listed on the registration form?
they wont notice if you stick a number on your big bike... we will... but who cares?? lol

Kendog

17th December 2009, 20:39

they wont notice if you stick a number on your big bike... we will... but who cares?? lol
Now that's an idea I hadn't thought of.
If I put a 150 sticker on the Hornet I should be all good.

Ned Kelly

17th December 2009, 21:23

We are heading down 26th as well Pumba. Will probably be arriving around 8:00.
No way I am travelling down early in the morning before the racing on 27th
Don't think we can get into the garage on the 26th. Will see you down there.
Bike seemed to be running well. Avalon has been track testing my RS down at the Battle of the Bucks at Ruapuna. Minor technical issue with an engine mount but she seemed pretty happy with the bike. Now I just have to pedal as well as she can. See you all in taupo:banana:

ajturbo

18th December 2009, 04:26

.
No way I am travelling down early in the morning before the racing on 27th

geee.. another soft C^%# from auckland eh???:buggerd:

Buckets4Me

18th December 2009, 05:46

geee.. another soft C^%# from auckland eh???:buggerd:

you will probably be looking at his ass all weekend so dont winge that he's soft
you'r a pansy :buggerd:

:lol: :dodge:

ajturbo

18th December 2009, 06:14

you will probably be looking at his ass all weekend so dont winge that he's soft
you'r a pansy :buggerd:

:lol: :dodge:
i know how to

block
use wrong lines
hold up people
cheat
cry
....

so who you calling a pansy???
the shear speed of the might GT will astound you lot...

Buckets4Me

18th December 2009, 12:17

i know how to

block
use wrong lines
hold up people
cheat
cry
....

so who you calling a pansy???
the shear speed of the might GT will astound you lot...

we know a Zebra that can put paid to that :blip:

jasonu

18th December 2009, 12:37

Now that's an idea I hadn't thought of.
If I put a 150 sticker on the Hornet I should be all good.

You still won't win and you will be without an excuse haha

Kendog

18th December 2009, 12:49

You still won't win and you will be without an excuse haha
On a Kart track I would agree, at Taupo I would rate my chances.

Schrgd

18th December 2009, 14:17

Soft C^%# From Auckland????

We driving down from West (is best) Auckland on the morning of the 27th then driving back as soon as racing finishes on 28th, Prob not gonna help my riding much but oh well.

I hope I don't have to move outta Auckland now i'm not a soft cock!!!:Playnice:

Henk

18th December 2009, 14:24

Schrgd

You're letting the side down. We're ambling down from West Auckland on boxing day, taking in the sights and swanning about about in Taupo if we get there too early. Move out of the 09 immediately.

Bert

18th December 2009, 15:10

Had a little run at manfield today, nearly got the bike running right, so good to go to Taupo. :) see you all there.

thecougar 0

18th December 2009, 15:27