Manfeild Trackday, 7 December

[Pussy]

Lloyd and Jo are organising another one of their you beaut trackdays at Manfeild for 7 December.
These are ripper days, folks!
As usual, Brian Bernard will be in attendance for coaching and advice.
Free lunch to boot!
Lloyd can be contacted on: 06 763 8455, or 027 204 0810

See you there! :)

[aer0]

suitable for first time trackdayers?

[rachprice]

Hmmm I will back....seems a perfect way to make up for all the lost riding time!!

[sinfull]

suitable for first time trackdayers?
Yeah mate, it is a good one for both racers and first timers ! Brian usually takes everyone for a walk round the track, talking lines, apex points, brake markers etc and it's split into road riders/first time and fast/race speeds so ya aint gonna get carved up on yr first time out there !


Hmmm I will back....seems a perfect way to make up for all the lost riding time!!

Wasssup Rach, was it a bit cold over here in NZ for ya ?? Was wondering where ya been !

[rachprice]

Wasssup Rach, was it a bit cold over here in NZ for ya ?? Was wondering where ya been !

hahah yeah mate...took a year off school to live the high life, nah just got a job to fund my travels. (its also tropical here!)
Going to the GP in Melbourne then heading off to Nepal!

Ill be back though! And straight back on the track, I miss it terribly!!!! :Punk:

[Cajun]

might see if i can work something out for this one, 3 track days in 1 month, 2 x manfield 1 x taupo

mmmm

[prettybillie]

I am so in! When, where, how do we book!

[sinfull]

hahah yeah mate...took a year off school to live the high life, nah just got a job to fund my travels. (its also tropical here!)
Going to the GP in Melbourne then heading off to Nepal!

Ill be back though! And straight back on the track, I miss it terribly!!!! :Punk:
Good on ya ! Hey don't forget to throw together a quick CV CD with pics and vids of ya on the track, the goals ya want to achieve, contact details etc etc and leave copies of it lying around in all the different corporate tents at the GP !!!

[mashman]

suitable for first time trackdayers?

I did my first track day with these guys last december and it was fookin superb... 2 groups, the largest of which had about 25 people of varying riding abilities, so plenty of track space. Then a fast group...

There were quite a few guys who knew the track well that were taking others around etc... think i'll try gettin Pussy to show me a few lines etc... and not just his scars...

[sinfull]

might see if i can work something out for this one, 3 track days in 1 month, 2 x manfield 1 x taupo

mmmm 3 ?? whats the other one at manfield ?


I am so in! When, where, how do we book! Give Lloyd a call sweet ! Book yaself in cause he keeps the numbers down for obvious reasons !

[mashman]

3 ?? whats the other one at manfield ?

Could be the Zuki day... think that was on a couple of weeks before Lloyds day last year...

[Cajun]

correct suzuki track day 28 November
then other suzuki track day at taupo 20th december

[rachprice]

Ohhh thats exciting! though I no longer have my RGV :crybaby:
That was my first track day ever last year!!!!

I hope the RG is going by then, wish I had the RGV but oh well

[Pussy]

I am so in! When, where, how do we book!
Give Lloyd a call at the above number. As sinfull says, Lloyd keeps the numbers to a break even point

[sinfull]

Ohhh thats exciting! though I no longer have my RGV :crybaby:
That was my first track day ever last year!!!!

I hope the RG is going by then, wish I had the RGV but oh well

Ahhhh Pussy will have won Lotto by then an we'll have Team Top Dresser running by december so you should be on a new 600 !!! Aye John ?

[Pussy]

Hmmm I will back....seems a perfect way to make up for all the lost riding time!!


suitable for first time trackdayers?

Yep, everyone is catered for. Brian's knowledge is awesome, and he's only too happy to pass it on.

$100.00 for the day, including a feed!

[Pussy]

Ahhhh Pussy will have won Lotto by then an we'll have Team Top Dresser running by december so you should be on a new 600 !!! Aye John ?
Dead bloody right!
We've got to have Rach on the team to make up for you and Dallas being a little difficult on the eye.... :whistle:

[Pussy]

I'll be there acting in my capacity of mobile chicaine....

[sinfull]

Haha and i'll be there with the feet down through splash

[rachprice]

Ahhhh Pussy will have won Lotto by then an we'll have Team Top Dresser running by december so you should be on a new 600 !!! Aye John ?

Hahahahahah well that would be good!
though I reckon I need a little more experience and work to be getting on a brand new 600.....fastest thing I have ever ridden would be my RGV and VFR!


Dead bloody right!
We've got to have Rach on the team to make up for you and Dallas being a little difficult on the eye.... :whistle:

hahahahahahahha oh John you charmer!

[sinfull]

Hahahahahah well that would be good!
though I reckon I need a little more experience and work to be getting on a brand new 600.....fastest thing I have ever ridden would be my RGV and VFR!
mehh, same shit, different lap times !



hahahahahahahha oh John you charmer!
Thats what i thought "bloody charming" !

[Pussy]

Thats what i thought "bloody charming" !
Awww, come here Bill, gizza kiss! :love:

[Pussy]

hahahahahahahha oh John you charmer!
Not at all! If McDonald reckons you've got the right stuff for the track, that's good enough for me!
So you doing the trackday?

[rachprice]

Not at all! If McDonald reckons you've got the right stuff for the track, that's good enough for me!
So you doing the trackday?

Hmmmm he is just being kind...

Yeah I will....when do I have to sign up....bit of a pain from over here, I may have some money left in my account there

[Pussy]

Hmmmm he is just being kind...

Yeah I will....when do I have to sign up....bit of a pain from over here, I may have some money left in my account there
I've just spoken to Lloyd.... your place is booked! :niceone:

[retired motoman]

Bugger its a monday , busy time for manfeild at that time of year thou
so cant complain. Can you pre book and pay on the day for this one?

[Pussy]

Bugger its a monday , busy time for manfeild at that time of year thou
so cant complain. Can you pre book and pay on the day for this one?
Give Lloyd a call and see

[Pussy]

So, who is in so far?

[retired motoman]

Spoke to Lloyd tonight , nice bloke . He prefers pre payment but thats all good after talking to him sounds like it will be a good fun day with excellent value having some expert tips from brian on hand. Theres only a handfull down at this stage and he said if they get 50 to 60 they may look at geting the full track and the first timers or slower ones can play over the back if they want.

[DVS 69]

I'll be there for sure, cant wait the most fun ya can have with pants on, cant wait to get back out there, cant wait ta see what you and the 675 can do sinfull :gob: Last time there was a nice lunch oh an choc cake too:yes:

[sinfull]

cant wait ta see what you and the 675 can do sinfull :gob:
Meee tooo !!!! But i guess you and I will both find out on the 1st Nov how we manage Taupo 1st aye !

Must add this event to the KB calendar too !!!
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?c=7&month=8&year=2009

[steelestring]

You reckon its full yet? I am keen to have go too :doh: I shall call the number when I get a chance.

[DVS 69]

Im alittle worried ... Im not sure if im ready to be carved up in f2 yet lol. Nov the 1st gunna be a new page in the Dallas riding progression book ... Well hoping its progression anyway :rolleyes: ...... Abit freaky if ya seem to live it everyday as i seem to do, but hey mind over matter i spose and the nerves fade once the clutch is out. I will be there and Iam gunna give it my best tho :eek:. Hope your ready and no niggles by then Bill:clap:

I also spoke to Lloyd in the weekend and he reckons if he gets over 50 or 60 we might get the full track so in the arvo those how havnt done it may just get their chance ...... I mayself arnt too bothered either way cos i quite like manfield esp the right hander at the end of the back straight :niceone:

[DVS 69]

You reckon its full yet? I am keen to have go too :doh: I shall call the number when I get a chance.

Na its not full yet give him a call when ya get the chance good idea

[Laxi]

missed the last 1, no way in hell im missing out this time

[Pussy]

missed the last 1, no way in hell im missing out this time

You won't regret it! All the past ones have been rippers

[Pussy]

Meee tooo !!!! But i guess you and I will both find out on the 1st Nov how we manage Taupo 1st aye !

Must add this event to the KB calendar too !!!
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?c=7&month=8&year=2009

Hey Bill... I just caught up with Jo and Lloyd today for lunch.... your name isn't on the list!!
You going on Dec 7?

[sinfull]

Hey Bill... I just caught up with Jo and Lloyd today for lunch.... your name isn't on the list!!
You going on Dec 7?
Yeah i'll be there, if it aint booked out by the time i can afford to pay for it !

[Pussy]

Yeah i'll be there, if it aint booked out by the time i can afford to pay for it !

Chur! I'll tell Lloyd that you'll be there! :niceone:

[sinfull]

Chur! I'll tell Lloyd that you'll be there! :niceone:

On ya mate !!! Just got Lloyds email re the trackday !
Let him know my thoughts on the full track, that i need more practise on the short anyway and with it being just prior to the PMCC rounds, prolly a waist of coin to go with the long track, as there could well be a few that feel the same as me !
Know i'd like to chase Brian down into dunlop again a few times at full noise !!!!

[Pussy]

On ya mate !!! Just got Lloyds email re the trackday !
Let him know my thoughts on the full track, that i need more practise on the short anyway and with it being just prior to the PMCC rounds, prolly a waist of coin to go with the long track, as there could well be a few that feel the same as me !
Know i'd like to chase Brian down into dunlop again a few times at full noise !!!!

Will do, mate. I've got to fly some fert on for Jo and Lloyd this coming week(and hopefully get a nosebag, too! :D), so I'll be catching up.

[carbonhed]

OK I've paid my money.

Do you have to do anything more elaborate to your bike than take the mirrors off? Other than being in good running order WOF etc.

[Pussy]

OK I've paid my money.

Do you have to do anything more elaborate to your bike than take the mirrors off? Other than being in good running order WOF etc.

Nope... don't even have to take the mirrors off if you don't want to! Although most do. See you there, carbonhed! :niceone:

[carbonhed]

Nope... don't even have to take the morrors off if you don't want to! Although most do. See you there, carbonhed! :niceone:

I think I'll take them off. Seeing as this is my first track day it'd probably be wise to focus on what's in front of me rather than trying to organise what's going on behind. :laugh:

[lukemillar]

Hey, could someone let me know how to get onto this if there is still space!

Cheers
Luke

[Pussy]

Hey, could someone let me know how to get onto this if there is still space!

Cheers
Luke

Just give Lloyd a call on the phone number in the first post.
Still spaces available!

[Marknz]

I'm in :2thumbsup

[Marknz]

:cold:

And I've booked a garage for the day. Room for one or two others if necessary.

If anyone else wants a garage to themselves, email Steve at Manfeild Ops (ops@manfeild.co.nz) and tell him Mark sent you.

See y'all there!
:scooter:

[sinfull]

Haha that made me check the bank account to make sure i had paid for it $100 for a full days riding, cant argue with that !!!

[lukemillar]

:cold:

And I've booked a garage for the day. Room for one or two others if necessary.

If anyone else wants a garage to themselves, email Steve at Manfeild Ops (ops@manfeild.co.nz) and tell him Mark sent you.

See y'all there!
:scooter:

Hey Mark,

I just left a message booking on to this and i'll be up for a space in the garage if I get spot on the TD.

Cheers
Luke

[Milts]

Hey,
any information on times, groups etc? I'm looking to come but it'll only be my 2nd track day, although it seems that's fine?

[Marknz]

Bump... can anyone answer the questions from Milts?

[Cajun]

Hey,
any information on times, groups etc? I'm looking to come but it'll only be my 2nd track day, although it seems that's fine?

i plan on rining lloyd myself to ask a couple of questions before confirming.

[sinfull]

Hey,
any information on times, groups etc? I'm looking to come but it'll only be my 2nd track day, although it seems that's fine?


Bump... can anyone answer the questions from Milts?


i plan on ringing lloyd myself to ask a couple of questions before confirming.
That would be the best thing to do (remembering he works farm hours but Jo might be around if he aint)

Last one it was two groups 20min each with a rolling lunch which Jo and Lloyd put on for us (yummy too)
Started mmmnnnmmm early with a walk around the track with brian talking lines, braking ponts etc ! Then into it, was great having Brian Bernard and Gareth Jones in the pits with us, as well as on track cause they're more than happy to pass on any knowledge they have !
It looks like Gareth is taking a break from his schedule around then, so i'm bringing my tow rope lol can't Guarantee he will be there on the day (man has to have a life outside racing yeah ?), but chances are very high, from what Brian was saying !

No problem for a trackday newby Milts, cause the numbers are kept so low and everyone will want to help ya with lines set up etc mate !

[Cajun]

That would be the best thing to do (remembering he works farm hours but Jo might be around if he aint)

Last one it was two groups 20min each with a rolling lunch which Jo and Lloyd put on for us (yummy too)
Started mmmnnnmmm early with a walk around the track with brian talking lines, braking ponts etc ! Then into it, was great having Brian Bernard and Gareth Jones in the pits with us, as well as on track cause they more than happy to pass on any knowledge they have !
It looks like Gareth is taking a break from his schedule around then, so i'm bringing my tow rope lol can't Guarantee he will be there on the day (man has to have a life outside racing yeah ?), but chances are very high, from what Brian was saying !

No problem for a trackday newby Milts, cause the numbers are kept so low and everyone will want to help ya with lines set up etc mate !

Sinful do you know the numbers he normal goes up to?

[sinfull]

Sinful do you know the numbers he normal goes up to?
Don't quote me but last time it was 30 just to cover costs ! He sent out an email to all of us asking if we wanted the lesser numbers with higher cost or take it up to 40 with less cost !
Think the concensus was, to take it up to 40 as there's plenty of room on the track (think he was even looking at the back section too, if allowed)
Again don't quote me, my memory is shit !
Either way lots of space with a very relaxed day !
No meetings in Manfield around then so won't be many racers using it as a test day, be more like slowing down to go faster !

[Cajun]

Don't quote me but last time it was 30 just to cover costs ! He sent out an email to all of us asking if we wanted the lesser numbers with higher cost or take it up to 40 with less cost !
Think the concensus was, to take it up to 40 as there's plenty of room on the track (think he was even looking at the back section too, if allowed)
Again don't quote me, my memory is shit !
Either way lots of space with a very relaxed day !
No meetings in Manfield around then so won't be many racers using it as a test day, be more like slowing down to go faster !

sweet as i have 4 people from here, wanting to come down.

[sinfull]

sweet as i have 4 people from here, wanting to come down.
Awww good stuff, the track apparently has some new patches through the infield which i haven't riden on yet so that will be the first time on em for me !
Look forward to seeing yas !!

[Laxi]

anyone know if there's still room for the day?

[Pussy]

anyone know if there's still room for the day?

I'm pretty certain there is. I spoke to Lloyd yesterday, and he said there were a few spots left. Give him a call

[Cajun]

yeah got a txt from lloyd other day, only a few spots, leaved, i got a couple people leave to question to see if they keen.

I already paided up

[mossy1200]

Im in just hope me motors finished in time.May be on selling if its not finished so bear that in mind if you have missed out because its almost fully booked.
Im a 50/50 chance.

[danielle]

Should i presume all the places are taken? Im a new biker and ive read that a trackday is really helpful for turning, leaning etc etc, would this be a good opportunity? Also does anyone know what time it will be as i work in the morning?

Thanks heaps
Danielle

[Pussy]

Should i presume all the places are taken? Im a new biker and ive read that a trackday is really helpful for turning, leaning etc etc, would this be a good opportunity? Also does anyone know what time it will be as i work in the morning?

Thanks heaps
Danielle

Still some room left, Danielle.
And yep... good for skill building!
Give Lloyd a call on the numbers at the beginning of the thread

[rz2rf]

Hi everyone, Lloyd here. Sorry to tell you all that we are full up for our track day on the 7th December. We already has a few reserves should we have any pull out. Sorry again but we were working on first in first served! We are looking at another probably in May 2010. We will keep you posted!!

[MotoGirl]

Aside from the three Tauranga folk coming down, is anyone staying in Feilding on the Sunday night before the track day?

[Pussy]

Aside from the three Tauranga folk coming down, is anyone staying in Feilding on the Sunday night before the track day?

Stayed at the Raceway Motel last time... was VERY good.
May do again this time

[Southmotian]

Man I can't wait for this trackday! It's been way too long.

Hey Lloyd, about how much track time can we expect throughout the day? Just wondering how much gas to bring.

:woohoo:

[Pussy]

Lloyd doesn't come on line much.
I've been to all of Lloyd and Jo's trackdays... no one has EVER complained about not enough track time! Do make sure you bring enough fuel! Although there is a Mobil servo about 500m from the track

[MotoGirl]

Stayed at the Raceway Motel last time... was VERY good.
May do again this time

Yup, we have stayed there a couple of times ourselves. We'll be booking the three of us in there for this coming track day as well. There's nothing like a good ol' slumber party the night beforehand!

[merlin]

I'm in! :banana:

First track day. New bike. New new new!! Very excited!

As I'm relatively new to biking, I'm hoping to learn a lot, push boundaries, face fears and have fun! Look forward to being amongst you all.

Choice

merlin

[Trollkid]

Hi Lloyd & Jo, Just wondering what time we need to be at the track on Monday. Please post up the details when you get a chance. Thanks :woohoo:

[crazyhorse]

If was not a weekday, I would love to attend. Done the Taupo track, need to do Manfield next.

Have a great time guys :)

[Pussy]

Woohoo! A week to go :niceone:
Trollkid... about 9am. Brian does a trackwalk, briefing etc.

[Trollkid]

Thanks Pussy! :rockon: Not too early a start from Wgtn then.

[Pussy]

Bugger! I put you crook.... was just speaking to Brian, he reckons 0800 at the track, start riding at 0900

[merlin]

Apparently we've got the track from 9am - 4pm :)

Edit: yeah Pussy...just to confirm, when I spoke with Lloyd, he also said 8am briefing. 9am Ride!

[Marknz]

Lookin forward to it... :banana:

Don't forget you can book a garage with Manfield too, might be useful if the weather is still on n off like it is now.

See you all there!

[Southmotian]

Lookin forward to it... :banana:

Don't forget you can book a garage with Manfield too, might be useful if the weather is still on n off like it is now.

See you all there!

Weather looks promising, http://www.metservice.co.nz/towns-cities/palmerston-north, no rain forecast either side of Monday :sunny:

[Cajun]

Lookin forward to it... :banana:

Don't forget you can book a garage with Manfield too, might be useful if the weather is still on n off like it is now.

See you all there!

any idea on cost of garages at manfield?

[Marknz]

any idea on cost of garages at manfield?

$75.00 for the day

[lukemillar]

$75.00 for the day

Hey Mark,

Are we still sharing? I'm still up for it! Have you booked a particular garage?

[twistemotion]

Yup, we have stayed there a couple of times ourselves. We'll be booking the three of us in there for this coming track day as well. There's nothing like a good ol' slumber party the night beforehand!

Wife and I will be staying there too, so might see you there.

[MotoGirl]

Wife and I will be staying there too, so might see you there.

You're bound to! We'll be somewhere near the green Fairmont/green float if you want to join the KB slumber party.

[Marknz]

Hey Mark,

Are we still sharing? I'm still up for it! Have you booked a particular garage?

Yup, we're in garage 11. Cya there!

[ajturbo]

i'm so friggin busy... i cannot get the time off .. dam it, have fun guys..

[Marknz]

What an awesome day! Weather gods were with us, and Lloyd, Jo, Brian and Glen all stepped up with a great event.

Best run training/trackday I've done at Manfeild, and I'll be back for more next time.

[Pussy]

Another happy camper here, too!
An absolutely BRILLIANT day! :niceone:

[Trollkid]

Absolutely AWESOME Day!!:woohoo: Thanks Lloyd & Jo, Brian and Glen! We brought up a couple of first timers and they are hooked. Great to see their confidence grow as they got used to there bikes in a safe environment and I now have my suspension set up correctly thanks to Kerry.

[merlin]

Absolutely AWESOME Day!!:woohoo: Thanks Lloyd & Jo, Brian and Glen! We brought up a couple of first timers and they are hooked. Great to see their confidence grow as they got used to there bikes in a safe environment and I now have my suspension set up correctly thanks to Kerry.

I second that! Simply spectacular day!
Thanks again Lloyd & Jo, Brian and Glen,that was probably the most fun I have ever had, you've made my year!
(btw, I was one of those track virgins....and yes!...I NEED MORE!!!! :2thumbsup)

Got a bit bloody sunburnt tho...who turned up the sun man?!! Jeez! :mad:

[Pussy]

Anyone get any pics?

[merlin]

I got a couple....Will upload tomorrow.

Where's the best place to upload to?

[Movistar]

Right, that's it!

I'm sick of hearing about these "Brilliant", "Awesome" days!

Pussy, it is your duty to let me know when the next one will be (there better be a 'next one') so I can arrange the necessary excuses to attend!

Great to hear you all had a good time (bastards).

[Pussy]

Right, that's it!

I'm sick of hearing about these "Brilliant", "Awesome" days!

Pussy, it is your duty to let me know when the next one will be (there better be a 'next one') so I can arrange the necessary excuses to attend!

Great to hear you all had a good time (bastards).

Had an EXTREMELY good time, thanks! :bleh:

... the 016s felt good on the track, too

[Racey Rider]

... the 016s felt good on the track, too

What are you saying? .... You proved they're good for commuting on???
:bleh:

[hedgier1]

Yeah I had a great time too. First time on Manfield track and second trackday ever. Man what a rush. Big ups to all organisers and Kerry. My R1 has never felt so good to ride with the new tweeks. Also thanks to Brian for the great tuition on the back track first thing in the morning. Thanks to Glen for taking my bikefor a couple of laps and to prove that my head wasnt the problem with the bike ( it was actually a setting). Thanks so much guys for an awesome day and I will be back for more.
Also was great to meet all the Kb guys and non Kb guys at the track.

Pussy and Gasit girl was great to meet ya.

[rachprice]

Yeah that was really awesome....cool to have a more powerful bike out there for the first time (yes I know its only a 400 but I think I almost would have been faster on my 150!)

I am kind of sore now though!!!

[merlin]

I am kind of sore now though!!!

Ha ha! Same here!...

But I expected no less :)

[Pussy]

Ha ha! Same here!...

But I expected no less :)



I am kind of sore now though!!!

HTFU you buggers.... :)

I've been out poling a Fletcher around this morning!

[Pussy]

What are you saying? .... You proved they're good for commuting on???
:bleh:

I was just feeling sorry for you!
Thanks, too, Alex for the offer of the scoot on the VJ23.... next time!

[White trash]

Sounds like a thoroughly shit time was had by all, I'm pleased I don't have a bike :(

[merlin]

HTFU you buggers.... :)

I've been out poling a Fletcher around this morning!

Dude...I've never riddin so hard before!

I got my chicken strips down to about 3mm shy of the edge of my back tyre...I'd say for a first timer that's not bad.

What's poling a flectcher? Sounds a bit rude, if you ask me....

[Pussy]

What's poling a flectcher? Sounds a bit rude, if you ask me....

Check my profile pic....

[Spratt]

Like everyone else, just want to thank Lloyd and Jo for a great day :woohoo:

My first track day and a great way to start into it with instruction from Brian and no pressure to go beyond my limits - still managed 173kph on the front straight, which is pretty fast for me!! :ride:

So, when is the next day?:p

PS - after yesterday it was one hell of a boring ride into work today!!!

[merlin]

Check my profile pic....


:killingme

[Cajun]

Yeah was a great day, well put on by Lloyd & Jo

With some good pointers by brian & glen.

I personally didn't have a great day myself, i total destoryed the right hand side of conti race attack(soft), with 'cold sharing' (pressure issues & suspension issues)

But after sending Glen Williams out on the 600 for a wee bit to give me feed back on what changes changes need to be made, and with Kerry Dukic help with a few tweaks, bike felt better than it was.

So Glen let me chase him for a couple of laps until he got bored and left me for dust again.

First time i have ever done the FULL manfield track, and it was a bit of an experecice. changes the way you attack the manfield cirurit alot, but good none the less.

Cheers Guys and Girls for a great day.

[Pussy]

Sounds like a thoroughly shit time was had by all, I'm pleased I don't have a bike :(

Yeah.... none of us enjoyed ourselves at all.
And it was a real bastard having a nice lunch put on for us, too :whistle:

[merlin]

Anyone get any pics?

Here you go...I didn't really spend as much time taking photos as I thought I would

:)

[merlin]

Here are a couple more...

(6 pics maximum is a bit shit isn't it?)

[discodan]

Right, that's it!

I'm sick of hearing about these "Brilliant", "Awesome" days!

Pussy, it is your duty to let me know when the next one will be (there better be a 'next one') so I can arrange the necessary excuses to attend!
(bastards).



So, when is the next day?:p


Don't forget to check http://www.trackspot.co.nz and if it is missing one that you know about, add it in please :yes:

[rz2rf]

Dont bother checking his profile, he'll probably supply his nether details, like the mashman

[rz2rf]

hi all, thanks for coming along, and bringing the decent weather. Brian, Glenn Jo and I enjoyed our day, whay more could we ask ask for with good weather, road and bikers. Sorry we had a few more than planned, I will have to formalise my booking systems a bit more if we run another day. ( and I'm getting plenty of shit over it already thanks!!) Thanks for the good feedback, a day out with guys like that makes the hassles worthwhile. Is the long track the answer?, and do we need days more for the newbies, or is it better to have a mixture to help everyone out? Richard and Karen were awesome helping as marshals too. thanks everyone, see you next time L

[elmo]

The long track rules! More corners has got to be a good thing and I quite like the no camber thing.

[Spratt]

Hey Lloyd, thanks again for a wicked day.

Just a comment on the newbies group that I was in, there were some riders going very fast in that group who did not really seem to be 'new' to track riding or riding fast. Brian did ask these people to move up to the next group, but I don't think many did. It wasn't a big deal, especially on the full track, but was quite challenging for us slower riders (well me anyway) with riders flying past on both sides some times, and I felt I was going too slow.

Got some good tips from Brian, particularly on approaching corners and bike set-up (this weekend's job), a little more on bike handling at speed would be good, but I'm not sure a whole day for newbies, as I enjoy watching the other groups as well that my friends were in (and having a rest in between) and it is great to be able to talk to some of the faster/race riders as well :)

[codgyoleracer]

Well done you guys for putting a well structured and organised day together with minimum fuss and still plenty of track time for all. The long track certainly allowed riders to space out a lot more (which worked out perfectly for the larger than expected attendance).
Having Dukic Suspension there for the day seemed a popular move as well, with a steady stream of visitors to his truck for plenty of free advice, many bikes looked better through the corners toward the end of the day than at the begining as riders improved their machine settings. Hopefully these settings will work in your day-to-day road riding.
Catch you all at the next one with luck !
Glen Williams

[Pussy]

While we're on the subject....
Hope you're getting the next one under way soon, Lloyd and Jo! :)

[merlin]

Well done you guys for putting a well structured and organised day together with minimum fuss and still plenty of track time for all. The long track certainly allowed riders to space out a lot more (which worked out perfectly for the larger than expected attendance).
Having Dukic Suspension there for the day seemed a popular move as well, with a steady stream of visitors to his truck for plenty of free advice, many bikes looked better through the corners toward the end of the day than at the begining as riders improved their machine settings. Hopefully these settings will work in your day-to-day road riding.
Catch you all at the next one with luck !
Glen Williams

Word Glen! :)

The full track was certainly a pleasure to ride on!

Definitly keen for another day of the same setup soon

[Southmotian]

Anyone get any pics?
I took a couple of vids that came out alright, here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg-bvmdueeY) is one from the final session of the day.

Oh yeah, I agree with everyone, great day thanks Lloyd and Jo. Fortnightly from now on? :niceone:

[Marknz]

hi all, thanks for coming along, and bringing the decent weather. Brian, Glenn Jo and I enjoyed our day, whay more could we ask ask for with good weather, road and bikers. Sorry we had a few more than planned, I will have to formalise my booking systems a bit more if we run another day. ( and I'm getting plenty of shit over it already thanks!!) Thanks for the good feedback, a day out with guys like that makes the hassles worthwhile. Is the long track the answer?, and do we need days more for the newbies, or is it better to have a mixture to help everyone out? Richard and Karen were awesome helping as marshals too. thanks everyone, see you next time L

I for one enjoyed the long track. It was good to actually got on it at last, even though I wasn't expecting that as part of 'the package'.

Next time I'll not book a garage, and will stay over in the pens with everyone else. I'll also be making a big push for one of the real racers to follow me around for a couple of laps too and tell me where I'm going wrong... Brian and Glen seemed busy all day, and good on them for stepping up :clap:

[Pussy]

Oh yeah, I agree with everyone, great day thanks Lloyd and Jo. Fortnightly from now on? :niceone:

Brilliant suggestion!

[ninjahaggis]

Hi All! Newbie here.Really enjoyed the day Thanks heaps to Lloyd and the team. Started in the Gibernau's group and graduated to a slow Edwards by the end of the day. Hope my old green bus didn't slow too many of you down!
Great to meet Pussy at end of day-have to catch up for a ride.cheers Steve

[merlin]

Cheers Steve, was a great one indeed. Welcome aboard KB, I'm also very keen to get in touch and ride with some of you KB guys a gals

Merlin

[Pussy]

Dont bother checking his profile, he'll probably supply his nether details, like the mashman

I don't go showing my groin to everyone, you know..... :D

Thanks, Lloyd and Jo for a bloody PEARLER day! :niceone:

[mashman]

Dont bother checking his profile, he'll probably supply his nether details, like the mashman

I resemble that remark... :shit:

yet another superb day by the sounds of it Lloyd... keep em coming...

[mashman]

I don't go showing my groin to everyone, you know..... :D

i remember the day that i fell for that line too <_<

[klxracer]

Outstanding day - my first track day in 10 years, and last time was on a 250 while I was still on L plates so this was the first time I was on a big(ger) bike.

Can't wait till the next one!