BEARS 12th of July - borrow a bucket? [Archive]

Mikkel

5th July 2009, 17:26

I was wondering if anyone would happen to have - or know of someone who has - a spare bucket that I could borrow for the BEARS meet on the 12th?

I've been thinking about getting into the buckets for a while, but am not really keen on buying one before I have a good idea that I am going to enjoy being on the track with a lot of other people in a competitive setting.

I hope someone might be able to help me out, with this.

Bren_chch

5th July 2009, 19:14

With only a week to go... ugggghhh! might be a bit short for time maybe someone can help for round 1 'king of levels', 18/07/09

Subike

5th July 2009, 19:20

would be an easy day for the riders who are tee totalers to win races,
lol
The chch bunch will be hung ova from Jens do sat night!
If Im still alive myself, I may venture out there fo a look see befor coming home

Mikkel

5th July 2009, 19:38

With only a week to go... ugggghhh! might be a bit short for time maybe someone can help for round 1 'king of levels', 18/07/09

Yeah, I suppose it would have been better to be out a bit earlier.

Still, if there's anyone who isn't racing and who's not too worried about lending out a race bike it would be awesome :)

gav

6th July 2009, 00:03

Mikkel

6th July 2009, 10:42

We use to have a couple of club "hacks" kicking around, wonder what happened to them?

Yes, I heard something along those lines. Who should I get in contact with to find out more?

Don't know if Kickaha is racing next week? He didnt do Rd2 so may have had his annual bucket outing, hehehe ..... Mind you riding that, may not encourage you to have another go.

I seem to recall Kickaha leaving a race meeting, walking away in disgust after having borrowed some old banger that just wouldn't play along, at all.

:Oops: Tony Mac might have something too.

Tony Mac? How could I get in touch with him?

Kickaha

6th July 2009, 18:23

We use to have a couple of club "hacks" kicking around, wonder what happened to them? Don't know if Kickaha is racing next week? He didnt do Rd2 so may have had his annual bucket outing, hehehe ..... Mind you riding that, may not encourage you to have another go. :Oops: Tony Mac might have something too.

At least I turned up for the first round Pussy

Unfortunately I have nothing you could use otherwise the offer would have already been made

I seem to recall Kickaha leaving a race meeting, walking away in disgust after having borrowed some old banger that just wouldn't play along, at all.

That would have been the Ducati 750 at the Sound of Thunder

gav

6th July 2009, 19:23

At least I turned up for the first round Pussy

Hmmm, first round, oh yeah I was in hospital:doctor:, where were you for round 2 though? :Oops:

gav

6th July 2009, 19:27

Yes, I heard something along those lines. Who should I get in contact with to find out more?
Tony Mac? How could I get in touch with him?

He's selling an FXR at the moment, maybe ask for a test ride? ;)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=228351362

Mikkel

6th July 2009, 19:40

That would have been the Ducati 750 at the Sound of Thunder

Yes, I seem to recall a bit of chemistry going on between you and the Italian Stallion :rofl:

He's selling an FXR at the moment, maybe ask for a test ride? ;)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=228351362

That seems a bit too nice for the track I'm thinking. But now I know how I can get in touch with him. Cheers!

Bren_chch

6th July 2009, 21:37

too nice for the track???

Kickaha

6th July 2009, 22:01

too nice for the track???

Nothing is to good for the track

Mikkel

6th July 2009, 22:05

Ok, let's put it this way - I had hoped to pick up a bucket a bit cheaper than $1500-2000...

Bren_chch

6th July 2009, 22:22

Ok, let's put it this way - I had hoped to pick up a bucket a bit cheaper than $1500-2000...

hard to find an fxr150 that cheap now

Mikkel

6th July 2009, 22:44

Well, considering that fact maybe it would make sense to look at something else than an FXR150 then... :scratch:

Bren_chch

6th July 2009, 23:05

Well, considering that fact maybe it would make sense to look at something else than an FXR150 then... :scratch:

Well depends how competitive u want to be without having to work on it... a std fxr150 is fairly competitive if u got good tires on it.

Mikkel

6th July 2009, 23:25

Well depends how competitive u want to be without having to work on it... a std fxr150 is fairly competitive if u got good tires on it.

Well, nothing is going to be competitive hauling my heavy arse around...

Anyway, the idea was to try it out and see if I actually enjoy being on the track in a race setting. If I don't - then there's no reason to pursue the matter further... If I do, then I'll see what I can get away with after I've run it past the aquisitions department :yes:

Bren_chch

6th July 2009, 23:30

There are heavier people than u that are competitive on buckets. :yes:

Buddha#81

7th July 2009, 07:28

There are heavier people than u than are competitive on buckets. :yes:

what......where.....who, what you talkin 'bout willis

Str8 Jacket

7th July 2009, 07:37

hard to find an fxr150 that cheap now

I was lucky I got mine for under $1000 delivered from Aucks to Wgtn and it was registered and warranted. As much as I would prefer a "bit more power" at times the lil green tractor is an awesome and incredibly cheap 'Commuting Bucket Racer'!
Just a shame it's a diesel... :rolleyes:

Mikkel

7th July 2009, 13:32

Well, I just might have found someone who's got one... :sunny:

Bren_chch

7th July 2009, 14:15

what......where.....who, what you talkin 'bout willis

Well i aint talking about me! :laugh: ;)

gav

7th July 2009, 18:16

Well i aint talking about me! :laugh: ;)
and you mentioned competitive so that rules me out ..... :Oops:

Bren_chch

7th July 2009, 20:04

Gav, if u keep riding like u did at the last bears round u gana be trouble! i was just telling someone today about your demon braking moves! awesome :D

gav

7th July 2009, 21:11

pffffft, so what you be wanting then? ;)

Bren_chch

7th July 2009, 21:57

oh Gav! was genuine. from the heart! ;)

Mikkel

9th July 2009, 14:52

Good man Johnny has agreed to lend me his old bucket. I am now very much looking forward to sunday - let's hope the weather will be as nice as it is today :yes:

Muzzab

10th July 2009, 10:51

Good man Johnny has agreed to lend me his old bucket. I am now very much looking forward to sunday - let's hope the weather will be as nice as it is today :yes:

I'm sure you will be hooked. :niceone: You don't need to be at pointy end of the pack to have fun. I've only done a couple of meets myself, but it's great fun mid field trying to catch the person in front or finding the limits of your tyres etc.

Cheers
Muzza

johnnyboy0212

16th July 2009, 11:05

what, no hey i had a great time with all you guys. but that johnny! man what a prick! and his bikes so slow:scooter:

Bren_chch

16th July 2009, 11:11

maybe he still getting over the speed of bucket racing and cant stop shaking to type!

Mikkel

16th July 2009, 12:26

what, no hey i had a great time with all you guys. but that johnny! man what a prick! and his bikes so slow:scooter:

Maybe he was too busy looking out for the lost TISM member in the in-field. ;)

maybe he still getting over the speed of bucket racing and cant stop shaking to type!

Either that, or the cold got into my joints...

I had a great day - lotta fun! Currently thinking hard about what to get, when to get it and how to juggle it with a schedule that is packed chocker until October.