Going to give Buckets a go this weekend... [Archive]

Lula

16th July 2009, 11:05

I'm going to the AMCC Bucket meeting this weekend (18th-19th July) at the Mt Wellington track to have a go on a friends bike.

Anyone got any hints or tips for a first timer?

I'm wondering if this could be my next addition :scooter:

Number One

16th July 2009, 11:47

You will VERY likely get addicted...good luck and enjoy

Str8 Jacket

16th July 2009, 11:50

Anyone got any hints or tips for a first timer?

Ride it like you stole it!!!!!

The only "real" buckets are 2 smokers.

Brakes are unnecessary.

Extreme use of the clutch is necassary to carry corner speed.

Use your elbows, legs or whatever to knock the person trying to overtake you off their bike!

Bucket racing is awesome and like #1 say's SOOO addictive. You're gonna have a blast! :sunny:

Number One

16th July 2009, 11:59

Actually I feel my addiction stirring...pity it's a Kaitoke round this weekend :rolleyes: probably still be in need of an adult diaper anyway - ho hum...as you were.

BTW - Str8 has offered some damn fine advice OH and one more to add - don't throw any open paddies on the track if you crash - people watching tend to laugh at you A LOT! ;)

Trudes

16th July 2009, 12:53

Just go out, have fun and enjoy it.

quallman1234

16th July 2009, 14:39

BTW - Str8 has offered some damn fine advice OH and one more to add - don't throw any open paddies on the track if you crash - people watching tend to laugh at you A LOT! ;)

*Cough*Hamish*Cough*.

Go out and enjoy, don't be scared of crashing.

Number One

16th July 2009, 14:41

*Cough*Hamish*Cough*
*cough*there have been MANY others*cough*

Paddies could also include HULK OUT moments :whistle:

quallman1234

16th July 2009, 14:41

*cough*there have been others*cough*

*Cough*Should we start talking like this?*Cough*

HULK out moments are far more enjoyable than paddies.

Number One

16th July 2009, 14:42

*Cough*Should we start talking like this?*Cough*

HULK out moments are far more enjoyable than paddies.
*cough*why not*cough* I *cough* kinda*cough* like it.

..actually nah changed my mind again it's a pain in the arse to type it! I'm going back to bed.

quallman1234

16th July 2009, 14:42

*cough*why not*cough* i *cough* kinda*cough* like it...though actually nah it's a pain inthe arse to type it! I'm going back to bed.

swine flu! lmao, work makes stuipd things more enjoyable.

Number One

16th July 2009, 14:43

swine flu!
I wish! Noro apparently :puke:

ajturbo

16th July 2009, 15:46

just enjoy.....

go slow till YOUR happy to fall off..... then go hard and fall with style

vindy500

16th July 2009, 15:48

the churton crew are contemplating visiting, what time do things actually start happening?

boostin

16th July 2009, 16:28

Not allowed to pass me. Thats the only rule I know.

Lula

16th July 2009, 16:44

the churton crew are contemplating visiting, what time do things actually start happening?

I'm planning on being there about mid-day on Sat, but then I only have to turn up and ride.

http://www.amcc.co.nz/race_events.html#jul

Number One

16th July 2009, 16:52

I'm planning on being there about mid-day on Sat, but then I only have to turn up and ride.

http://www.amcc.co.nz/race_events.html#jul
I think Vindy might mean the Welly buckets event

vindy500

16th July 2009, 17:14

ha my bad :)

chiefofthehill

16th July 2009, 17:53

Anyone got any hints or tips for a first timer?
Take no prisoners... go hard n enjoy
what ya riding? buckets is a fun and social but competitive race class. :woohoo:

dangerous

16th July 2009, 18:45

Take no prisoners... go hard n enjoy
what ya riding? buckets is a fun and social but competitive race class. :woohoo:
Hey... thats what I was going to say :blink:
enjoy Lula, and if ya take any advice from them hussies back a page... hehe, I hope ya have good leathers ;)

Over to you Koba...

koba

16th July 2009, 18:55

ha my bad :)

It starts early.

Kendog

16th July 2009, 19:26

the churton crew are contemplating visiting, what time do things actually start happening?

If you mean the Wellington buckets, take a look here (http://www.bucketracing.co.nz/events.php?pg=events).

DELLORTO

17th July 2009, 16:19

the best thing you can do is talk to john connor for bike advice and set up, he'll put you on the right path,

hopefully my very unreliable fxr will go :crybaby:

Number One

17th July 2009, 16:20

John Connor?! (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TRZsXXGO-nE/Sh-P_WGRa_I/AAAAAAAABhk/SNJJgXfMZ4Y/s400/ef.jpg)

Kendog

17th July 2009, 16:33

John Connor?! (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TRZsXXGO-nE/Sh-P_WGRa_I/AAAAAAAABhk/SNJJgXfMZ4Y/s400/ef.jpg)

That's not his bucket is it, where is the nylon?

DELLORTO

17th July 2009, 16:35

John Connor?! (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TRZsXXGO-nE/Sh-P_WGRa_I/AAAAAAAABhk/SNJJgXfMZ4Y/s400/ef.jpg)

no thats him when he was younger........:angry:

rosie631

17th July 2009, 16:35

I wish! Noro apparently :puke:

Feel for ya. That's nasty shit. No pun intended...

Number One

17th July 2009, 16:36

That's not his bucket is it, where is the nylon?
Good point! He won't be welcome at Kaitoke that's for sure! Plus his bucket looks way cooler than mind :weep:

Lula

19th July 2009, 19:27

just enjoy.....

go slow till YOUR happy to fall off..... then go hard and fall with style

I had a ball!
And yes I fell off - not sure with how much style but jumped back on and did a few more laps.
I can see why you all enjoy it so much, now might have to have a look at getting one!:clap:

Trudes

19th July 2009, 19:28

I had a ball!
And yes I fell off - not sure with how much style but jumped back on and did a few more laps.
I can see why you all enjoy it so much, now might have to have a look at getting one!:clap:

Good for you!! Good fun isn't it!:)

ajturbo

19th July 2009, 20:47

dangerous

19th July 2009, 21:06

and us way down here... well we all went to levels further south, had a ball aswell.

Advictive these silly wee shit boxs aye Lula... what were you riding?

crazefox

19th July 2009, 21:08

vindy500

19th July 2009, 21:55

we had fun down here in welly... no rain !!!

but my bike didn't want to run too well, but i had fun!!!!

gave Trudes the learn... and was working on giving Kendog the learn.... but he sabotaged my bike when i wasn't looking......and so i have work to do before the next round.......

that was you on the 50 right? hard to tell with helmets on :), how were the races split up, couldnt quite work that out. had to leave before having a chance to say hi cause anne had work. looked like good fun tho.

Skunk

19th July 2009, 22:08

We split them on rider's average speed and skill.

Lula

19th July 2009, 22:11

Advictive these silly wee shit boxs aye Lula... what were you riding?

I was riding this one - bucket #23 owned by John Connor from AMCC

vindy500

19th July 2009, 22:15

whos was the bike with the blue wheel?

Skunk

19th July 2009, 22:21

Sketcky Racer. See my sig - SkachillRacing

dangerous

20th July 2009, 06:13

I was riding this one - bucket #23 owned by John Connor from AMCC

NICE... CB125T rough as guts tho, a real bucket :apint:

Buckets4Me

20th July 2009, 06:53

NICE... CB125T rough as guts tho, a real bucket :apint:

ye but look at the wheels and tires suspention and it has been around like that for longer than most riders

ajturbo

20th July 2009, 08:12

We split them on rider's average speed and skill.
yeah... but i WILL be in the "A" class before the end of the year, on my 50!...

just to give Fi5hy something to aim for....

ajturbo

20th July 2009, 08:14

that was you on the 50 right? hard to tell with helmets on :), how were the races split up, couldnt quite work that out. had to leave before having a chance to say hi cause anne had work. looked like good fun tho.
i was on the half painted "A" bucket.... it was only half painted as i couldn't reach the other side to spray it...( it was in the back of the van.. hahahah)

and crazyfox.... na not the buell.... and guess what, i have NO black eye....(not like someone else eh...)

vindy500

20th July 2009, 14:23

i was on the half painted "A" bucket.... it was only half painted as i couldn't reach the other side to spray it...( it was in the back of the van.. hahahah)

ha thought so, you almost had the lead :first:

F5 Dave

20th July 2009, 14:34

NICE... CB125T rough as guts tho, a real bucket :apint:

Laugh it up, if it was a good one of his (they all look like that so you can't tell) it would have been a shoe-in for the BOB or GP.

crazefox

20th July 2009, 17:47

i was on the half painted "A" bucket.... it was only half painted as i couldn't reach the other side to spray it...( it was in the back of the van.. hahahah)

and crazyfox.... na not the buell.... and guess what, i have NO black eye....(not like someone else eh...)

oh yes true (i am a dick all right mate) lucky you were there to save me

Pumba

20th July 2009, 18:35

Laugh it up, if it was a good one of his (they all look like that so you can't tell) it would have been a shoe-in for the BOB or GP.

Dont think he builds them as hot as he used, but they are still bloody strong engines that can clean up.

speedpro

20th July 2009, 18:49

I had a ball!
And yes I fell off

You fell off #23 :gob: You must have been really flying.

speedpro

20th July 2009, 18:53

That was Karl Morgan's one and Gaz had it for a bit as well. Thoroughly sorted and tuned. John is pretty short of spare time so if it doesn't make it faster it doesn't happen, hence things can look a bit rough.

ajturbo

21st July 2009, 22:21

oh yes true (i am a dick all right mate) lucky you were there to save me
:scratch: AJ the HERO...:gob::drinknsin: