Mt Wellington 20th?

[Schrgd]

How good was the racing today??
Was a bit worrying with the weather yesterday but turned out awesome, both outside and on track today!
A little confusing to start with, the new 2 heat, repocharge formatt but when everyone gets used to it, should be awesome!! More racing = more fun.
Was bound to happen with such a good turn out!
:Punk:

[FiBee]

yep, it sure was a great day! i had loads of fun, although i can hardly move today - haha!
*mental note: bring spare set of legs to next bucket meet* :crazy:

[racer40]

yeah great turnout, great fun. The unfortunate one to get a ride in the ambo, got a broken shoulder & cracked ribs. must have been nearly 50 buckets all up

[Henk]

Awesome day. Dead last, huge grin, need more power.

[Rick 52]

Yes what a great day very fast some results from the day hope this works ok

[F5 Dave]

Arrgh a 4 stroke leading a F5 club champs:shutup:. I can never remember that happening in the last 20 years!

[DELLORTO]

Yes what a great day very fast some results from the day hope this works ok

yay!! im still in a good place on the grid!!...

thats un-normal seeing zak pattern coming second to last....was his bike playing up?

[speedpro]

Was indeed a good day. I sat out the last F4 race and waved a flag. Interesting how tight Gaz's lines were into the infield with Tim up his ass. No way there was going to be an FXR sneak up the inside. His CB125T(140) was sounding pretty staunch as well. Pretty sure Tim would have been away if he'd managed a pass but he couldn't pull it off.
Henk may be complaining about the need for more power but I was watching him all day and he had pulled right up on the one rider that was always just in front of him.
Ditto the comment about needing another pair of legs.

[DELLORTO]

Was indeed a good day. I sat out the last F4 race and waved a flag. Interesting how tight Gaz's lines were into the infield with Tim up his ass. No way there was going to be an FXR sneak up the inside. His CB125T(140) was sounding pretty staunch as well. Pretty sure Tim would have been away if he'd managed a pass but he couldn't pull it off.
Henk may be complaining about the need for more power but I was watching him all day and he had pulled right up on the one rider that was always just in front of him.
Ditto the comment about needing another pair of legs.

i have to agree with henk though.......when i had that bananna i just couldnt keep up with people.....but when i got on the fxr my speed was ALOT better and i couldnt of done it if i didnt have the muscle of the fxr150

henk is getting out braked out cornered and out-powered because his ibke isnt up to it. If you dont have the right machine its very hard to win,

[Pumba]

What an awsome weekend, weather was dam near perfect as well:sunny:.

Had some good battles all day with Daniel Lancaster, I just feel like I need more power, or maybe just some better handeling, better starts wouldnt hurt either.

Wouldnt hurt a few of the fast bastards at the front to slow down and wait for the rest of us:laugh:

[Buckets4Me]

what a day all right :wari::wari:

and to hear Avalon if off to Italy :Punk:

all the way from Mt Wellingon to Italy to ride
how many other bucketers ever do that ????(only in auckland)

[Rick 52]

And free beer and nibbles thanks to Keith and Family That must be the perfect day The wife did the cam cording of the racing to see if we can see where I'm loosing time but it just small amounts everywhere just need to be braver me thinks

[Pumba]

yay!! im still in a good place on the grid!!...

thats un-normal seeing zak pattern coming second to last....was his bike playing up?

Nothing wrong with the bike. Everything wrong with Zacks head.

That bike is foresale if anybody knows of anyone after a fairly sorted FXR

[DELLORTO]

Nothing wrong with the bike. Everything wrong with Zacks head.

That bike is foresale if anybody knows of anyone after a fairly sorted FXR

whats he moving on to??

ALOT of people want race ready fxr's......mine was broken and 5 people were fighting over it :laugh:

[Pumba]

Its personal issue max so we will leave it at that.

[Henk]

Nothing wrong with the bike. Everything wrong with Zacks head.

That bike is foresale if anybody knows of anyone after a fairly sorted FXR

I could be keen, PM me if you have an idea of price etc, Don't want to go too stupid on the bank balance.

[Henk]

henk is getting out braked out cornered and out-powered because his ibke isnt up to it. If you dont have the right machine its very hard to win,

Still had a huge amount of fun. Realistically the problem probably isn't the bike, it's the rider. In any case I'd rather have an intense scrap for last place than a midfield ride around on my own.

[Schrgd]

Is it just me or does it seem odd that you get more points for finishing third than 1st, referring to points leader in b grade getting 25 for third and race winner getting 20 for 1st in round 2's 1st race, doesn't change anybody's placing and maybe there's an explaination. Just curious.:whistle:

So you might be on an fxr for the next round after all aye henk?? :sweatdrop

[DELLORTO]

Still had a huge amount of fun. Realistically the problem probably isn't the bike, it's the rider. In any case I'd rather have an intense scrap for last place than a midfield ride around on my own.

exactly..... it no fun riding my yourself and not being tail gated ect :woohoo:

[Henk]

So you might be on an fxr for the next round after all aye henk?? :sweatdrop

Only if I can find one I can afford. I know the bike I have can go faster, just need the time to play with it. Might be wiser to stick with it in some ways, if I get an FXR all excuses evaporate on the spot. Rough plan is to get another bike and then fight the wife over who is going to ride what.

Saw some of the photos on Damien Toman's flickr page, not sure how much more lean angle there is left in the bicycle sized tyre on the front.

[DELLORTO]

Only if I can find one I can afford. I know the bike I have can go faster, just need the time to play with it. Might be wiser to stick with it in some ways, if I get an FXR all excuses evaporate on the spot. Rough plan is to get another bike and then fight the wife over who is going to ride what.

Saw some of the photos on Damien Toman's flickr page, not sure how much more lean angle there is left in the bicycle sized tyre on the front.

if you get a fxr150 be damm careful......make sure its been loooked after, also be careful when stripping it down, if you want to set up a fxr150 you should cost in pipe...ect
atleast your bike goes and is running alright
if you have enough money get a cbr :yes: in my case its cheaper in the long run.

[UNSTABLE]

if you have enough money get a cbr :yes: in my case its cheaper in the long run.

Right, because you don't have to spend any money on them at all...

[Henk]

Right, because you don't have to spend any money on them at all...

Great, the truism that "There ain't no cheap motorsport" is a lie then. What a relief.
Hopefully "You can't buy fast" is also wrong.

[DELLORTO]

Right, because you don't have to spend any money on them at all...

well all you do is buy them and put on a decent exhaust......the dash ect is ultra light-weight and isnt worth removing and so are all the other bits.....

plus with the fuel injection they dont need so many mods to make them compeditive....

your lucky with your fxr.....mine was a lemon so it cost more thsn it was woth...

but im young and im trying to get the skills so i can race over-sea's and in nz when im older.....i dont want a bike that holds me back from doing that, i also travel with my bike alot more than alot of you guys so i need relibiltly.

[Schrgd]

I think concentrating on skills more than bike would prob pay off ten fold than trying to get the fastest bike, yes reliabilty is key to that, but some of the most reliable bikes out there are the least reliable looking. I know I have a llooooooooonnnng way to go before i start blaming the bike. You have the advantage of age Max.:argh::innocent:

And henk I still can't get over how small your front tyre is. You desreve the big balls award for the weekend in my books.:gob:

[Henk]

And henk I still can't get over how small your front tyre is. You desreve the big balls award for the weekend in my books.:gob:

Bollocks, to win that award I'd have to keep tipping it in until I crashed to find out where the limits are, and I'm too old for that sort of carry on.
Kieran on the other hand gets my vote for the award by stacking it into the corner until the pipe lifted the rear wheel off the deck. At least thats the way it looks in the photos.
If he ever gets that bike running properly he's going to be frightningly fast.

[Buckets4Me]

Bollocks, to win that award I'd have to keep tipping it in until I crashed to find out where the limits are, and I'm too old for that sort of carry on.
Kieran on the other hand gets my vote for the award by stacking it into the corner until the pipe lifted the rear wheel off the deck. At least thats the way it looks in the photos.
If he ever gets that bike running properly he's going to be frightningly fast.

the award should go to the guy that lay down in frount of another rider to try and stop the overtaking move :wacko:
the outcome wasn't that nice but the photo if it ever surfaces was good :eek5:

[DELLORTO]

I think concentrating on skills more than bike would prob pay off ten fold than trying to get the fastest bike, yes reliabilty is key to that, but some of the most reliable bikes out there are the least reliable looking. I know I have a llooooooooonnnng way to go before i start blaming the bike. You have the advantage of age Max.:argh::innocent:

And henk I still can't get over how small your front tyre is. You desreve the big balls award for the weekend in my books.:gob:

i cant concentrate on my skills if i dont have a working bike :yes:.....if i wanted to get the fastest bike i would of got a rgv150 and bored it down to a 125 {because its air cooled}....but i knew that bike would most likely not like that and end up breaking.....

i deffinitly have age to my advantage and fitness.....if i crash i get better quickly.....thats why my dad isnt tempted to race my bike;)

[Henk]

the award should go to the guy that lay down in frount of another rider to try and stop the overtaking move :wacko:
the outcome wasn't that nice but the photo if it ever surfaces was good :eek5:

That unfolded about six feet in front of me, not something I'm in that much of a hurry to see again.

[Pumba]

......the dash ect is ultra light-weight and isnt worth removing and so are all the other bits.....

Buggered if I know why you were so worried about removing weight on the FXR? I mean you were carrying around 50kg less than me to start with:sweatdrop

[DELLORTO]

Buggered if I know why you were so worried about removing weight on the FXR? I mean you were carrying around 50kg less than me to start with:sweatdrop

because the front fairing on the fxr is pig ungly...:whistle:

and thats why im not worried about stripping the cbr down{and because im too scared}....most people i race are at least 30kg heavier than me...and you cant strip that off a bike very easyily

[Damien_Toman]

Photo of Henk, absolutely on the limit:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/3947390734/sizes/o/in/set-72157622284290869/
That man needs a faster bike!
All photos now uploaded:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/collections/72157600077237955/
Damien

[Henk]

Stunning photos as usual.

[Damien_Toman]

I want to contact Tim F about his bike (FXR150). I'm keen to buy one. Does he use this forum? Anyone have his contact details?

[Damien_Toman]

Stunning photos as usual.

Thks.
Damien

[UNSTABLE]

I want to contact Tim F about his bike (FXR150). I'm keen to buy one. Does he use this forum? Anyone have his contact details?

Hi Damien, thanks for your efforts and excellent photo's. Tim does venture on here occasionally, he goes under the name 'fixer'.

[Damien_Toman]

That unfolded about six feet in front of me, not something I'm in that much of a hurry to see again.

I was first on the scene as I was nearby taking photos. Barry (no.47) it seems slid off but was then hit hard in the neck/shoulder by the following bike that could not avoid him. I set the camera down, took no photos, but tried to help. Here is Barry going well before the accident:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/3941062056/

I'm surprised he was not in a serious condition. He's a tough guy. Wishing him a speedy recovery.

Damien

[DELLORTO]

I want to contact Tim F about his bike (FXR150). I'm keen to buy one. Does he use this forum? Anyone have his contact details?

all these insane photo's making you catch the disease?? :laugh:

But if you take up racing who will take the photo's?? :shit:

[Damien_Toman]

all these insane photo's making you catch the disease?? :laugh:

But if you take up racing who will take the photo's?? :shit:

Good question :mellow:. My bro' took the photos of me on the Saturday practice but he is usually doing a mini-motocross event with his kids on race day. I caught the "disease" :laugh: before you were a twinkle in your mother's eye! :wari:
Here is a real oldie of me at Brands Hatch on an RD350YPVS twin 2-smoke Yammy:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/270114901/sizes/o/in/set-72157600023884167/

I'm no. 56 in about 3rd place. Nowadays that's my age! I've been into photography and bike racing for over 30 years.

I'll need to coach another aspiring photographer to use my photo gear, maybe?

Damien

[Pumba]

Great photos Damien.

My personal favourate http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/3939568979/in/set-72157622415977724/ :shit: that gap got a shit load smaller than I thought it was way quick

[Damien_Toman]

Great photos Damien.

My personal favourate http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/3939568979/in/set-72157622415977724/ :shit: that gap got a shit load smaller than I thought it was way quick

Yes. A bold move.

You are going for it in this one:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/3936837825/sizes/o/in/set-72157622415977724/

Damien

[Buckets4Me]

I'll need to coach another aspiring photographer to use my photo gear, maybe?

Damien

I'm sure something can be worked out bring some leathers and your camera gear ride the B grade and shoot the A grade :)

come try my smoker out and see if it compares with that old yamaha ???
( I'm sure it will be twice as much fun and exciting just look at your pics. how close did you get to others on the track on the yamaha)

[Damien_Toman]

I'm sure something can be worked out bring some leathers and your camera gear ride the B grade and shoot the A grade :)

come try my smoker out and see if it compares with that old yamaha ???
( I'm sure it will be twice as much fun and exciting just look at your pics. how close did you get to others on the track on the yamaha)

I'll be riding B grade for sure. Absolutely keen to try any smoker! Grant (no. 82 on FXR) gave me a quick ride on his at Mt Wellington. I liked it (many thanks Grant - and download of large photos to you :clap:.

Can certainly take photos when not riding. Which bike/number were you last weekend? I'm itching to buy a bike right now. Can't wait till next meeting. Might buy this one on trademe:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=241248121

My bro' in ChCh says it has rust issues from Greymouth salt sea air, including pitting on front forks. What ya think?

Damien

[DELLORTO]

I'll be riding B grade for sure. Absolutely keen to try any smoker! Grant (no. 82 on FXR) gave me a quick ride on his at Mt Wellington. I liked it (many thanks Grant - and download of large photos to you :clap:.

Can certainly take photos when not riding. Which bike/number were you last weekend? I'm itching to buy a bike right now. Can't wait till next meeting. Might buy this one on trademe:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=241248121

My bro' in ChCh says it has rust issues from Greymouth salt sea air, including pitting on front forks. What ya think?

Damien


that bike is abit expensive for an fxr150 isnt it?? {for a bucket racer anyway} considering you'll have to spend another $500 setting it up....

Theres decent fxr's on trade-me for $2000 save yourself $800 :eek:

[Damien_Toman]

that bike is abit expensive for an fxr150 isnt it?? {for a bucket racer anyway} considering you'll have to spend another $500 setting it up....

Theres decent fxr's on trade-me for $2000 save yourself $800 :eek:

Yes, Max, I agree it is a bit expensive. It is a 2003 model and has low mileage which helps. There just are not many FXR's available right now. My bro' got that rather nice little CB125 for about $700 :niceone:(the no. 41 that I had a ride on - as in the profile photo). I don't see many good deals like that around. I would also have to fly to ChCh and ride the FXR back which adds to the cost. Any advice will be much appreciated including contacts for bikes for sale:yes:. I don't want to buy a problem bike though - you know how annoying it is when the thing won't start!

Damien

[Buckets4Me]

I'll be riding B grade for sure. Absolutely keen to try any smoker! Grant (no. 82 on FXR) gave me a quick ride on his at Mt Wellington. I liked it (many thanks Grant - and download of large photos to you :clap:.

Can certainly take photos when not riding. Which bike/number were you last weekend? I'm itching to buy a bike right now. Can't wait till next meeting.

Damien



me #9 and 43 in f5
also #14 and when I beg #72 and #34 all gp125's except #43 rg50
all faster than an FXR but the FXR just has the drive out of corners
also I cant ride (I blame it on the broken bones)

the fxr is the way to go (specialy if you are just starting or learning)
but you do need to go over any bike you buy and sort it (you need to check everything )

[Buckets4Me]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-238409599.htm

$2k 30,000 k's

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-242929711.htm
try this one you may get it for a good price

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-242920419.htm

or talk to Pumba about Zacs bike (it's fast)

[Damien_Toman]

me #9 and 43 in f5
also #14 and when I beg #72 and #34 all gp125's except #43 rg50
all faster than an FXR but the FXR just has the drive out of corners
also I cant ride (I blame it on the broken bones)

the fxr is the way to go (specialy if you are just starting or learning)
but you do need to go over any bike you buy and sort it (you need to check everything )

I looked through all the photos from Sunday (2000+) and couldn't find numbers 9 or 43? :confused:

[Damien_Toman]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-238409599.htm

$2k 30,000 k's

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-242929711.htm
try this one you may get it for a good price

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-242920419.htm

or talk to Pumba about Zacs bike (it's fast)

Thanks. I've made contact to have a look at 2 of these over the weekend. The ChCh bike costs more but it is 2003 and with very low mileage - may still be worth it. Zac's bike details?

[racer40]

i agree with others Dannien Toman, $2800 for a fxr is to much, especially when it will cost more to get it here. I got 2 wrecks, one for $200 & one for $500 &built one bike standard out of the 2, & was running in top 10 in Bgrade at the weekend first time out

[Buckets4Me]

I looked through all the photos from Sunday (2000+) and couldn't find numbers 9 or 43? :confused:

thats because I was the ugly guy helping John with the flags
rode both bikes in the morning practice #43 wasn't running right
and was to scared to go out in B grade :shit: :laugh:
didn't want another ride to hospital

#9 is an rs framed gp125 much like #34 but black and silver no number board on the frount

[Damien_Toman]

i agree with others Dannien Toman, $2800 for a fxr is to much, especially when it will cost more to get it here. I got 2 wrecks, one for $200 & one for $500 &built one bike standard out of the 2, & was running in top 10 in Bgrade at the weekend first time out

I agree $2800 is too much but that was just the asking price. He has already offered it for $2500. You did well with the 2 wrecks but there aren't that many around at the momment. Which bike number were you on Sunday? I have just test ridden one at an asking price of $2100. It has quite a bit of surface rust and corrision on the engine casings. Goes well. Needs new chain & sprockets. Probably worth $1800 or less. I hope to check out another tomorrow - waiting for reply from the seller.

[Damien_Toman]

This is the bike that I had a test ride on (thanks Grant) on the practice day.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/3952212047/sizes/o/

That's when I decided that I needed one.

[Damien_Toman]

thats because I was the ugly guy helping John with the flags
rode both bikes in the morning practice #43 wasn't running right
and was to scared to go out in B grade :shit: :laugh:
didn't want another ride to hospital

#9 is an rs framed gp125 much like #34 but black and silver no number board on the frount

The zebra leathers guy on number 14?

[Buckets4Me]

The zebra leathers guy on number 14?

thats Josh :jerry: did the 2 hour with him last year
the bike keeped wheelspining and launching the frount wheel skyward every lap coming onto the frount straight :eek: now it's got more HP and a lot tamer
but handles like a dog :doh:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/3939878293/in/set-72157621989269542/#43
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/3939890351/in/set-72157621989269542/#9
me time before last 9 aug ??

[Damien_Toman]

[/QUOTE]http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/3939878293/in/set-72157621989269542/#43
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/3939890351/in/set-72157621989269542/#9
[/QUOTE]

Nice bikes. These look like RD250 wheels?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/3952512765/sizes/o/


I'd certainly like to try a couple of laps on a practice day. I'm very likely to have my own FXR150 by then.

[Buckets4Me]

Nice bikes. These look like RD250 wheels?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/3952512765/sizes/o/


I'd certainly like to try a couple of laps on a practice day. I'm very likely to have my own FXR150 by then.

tzr250 welded to rg50 rims

[bucketracer]

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Buckets4me, that's some good looking shots of you on that super quick RG50 and the RS/GP125 looks pretty smart too.

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[Damien_Toman]

tzr250 welded to rg50 rims

Nice job on the wheels.

[Buckets4Me]

Nice job on the wheels.

thank they guys in wellington I brought it like that :jerry:
think i payed $7-800 for it and had to put it together and rebuild the engine

Thanks TZ350 and E.S.E :bleh:

[Damien_Toman]

Bought the ChCh FXR150 bike. Negotiated to $2400. I'm happy with that for a 2003 model with low mileage.

[bucketracer]

Bought the ChCh FXR150 bike. Negotiated to $2400. I'm happy with that for a 2003 model with low mileage.

Good on you Damien, now you have a decent basis to start with. You will be up and racing in no time. :jerry:

Buying a bargain and getting it race ready, how long would that have taken? :confused: forever probably!

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[Schrgd]

Good Stuff. thats around what i paid for my bike with similar kays and it was worth every cent. Bummer there won't be heaps of awesome photo's of the class your riding in but more bikes the better!:niceone:!

[DELLORTO]

2003 isnt that the last of the fxr's?? some of those look brand new,

have you got the bike yet damien? -Max

[Damien_Toman]

2003 isnt that the last of the fxr's?? some of those look brand new,

have you got the bike yet damien? -Max

Hi Max. Yes, it is the lastest FXR :banana:. Never been dropped (soon fix that! - I went down in the wet last Saturday on my first time back to the track in decades :Oops:). My bro' in Kaipoi (near ChCh) is collecting the bike for me. I will fly down on Thursday night and ride it back over the weekend (I have a long weekend booked including Friday and Monday off). Funny, I've always ridden faster bikes but I'm quite excited about this new little racer. The long ride home will be a mini adventure and a photo opportunity. :ride:

[Damien_Toman]

Good Stuff. thats around what i paid for my bike with similar kays and it was worth every cent. Bummer there won't be heaps of awesome photo's of the class your riding in but more bikes the better!:niceone:!

I'll also want a few photos of me on the new bike so I hope to find someone to work the camera If I set it all up for them. My brother will likely be there on the practice day so I just need someone for race day. That reminds me - I must get a racing license (I'm already a club member).

[UNSTABLE]

My bro' in Kaipoi (near ChCh) is collecting the bike for me. I will fly down on Thursday night and ride it back over the weekend (I have a long weekend booked including Friday and Monday off). Funny, I've always ridden faster bikes but I'm quite excited about this new little racer. The long ride home will be a mini adventure and a photo opportunity. :ride:

Sounds like a good plan, hope the weather is kind to you. A few of us are racing at Roys' Hill in Hastings on the Sunday, if you are 'in the area' you should come for a looksie. It's a very cool little track, you'll be wanting to go back when she's all in race trim too...

[Buckets4Me]

I'll also want a few photos of me on the new bike so I hope to find someone to work the camera If I set it all up for them. My brother will likely be there on the practice day so I just need someone for race day. That reminds me - I must get a racing license (I'm already a club member).

good on ya nice to see another racer :wari:

[bucketracer]

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Buckets4Me, :D rumor has it, that you have put together a very fast RG50 :scooter:

and the other Team ESE guys are jealous. :crybaby:

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[Buckets4Me]

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Buckets4Me, :D rumor has it, that you have put together a very fast RG50 :scooter:

and the other Team ESE guys are jealous. :crybaby:

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well I dont have the faster 125 anymore

so it's time for the 50 :2thumbsup has a good 30% more HP than the other 50's of team E.S.E (and slicks) :hug:

[Damien_Toman]

Sounds like a good plan, hope the weather is kind to you. A few of us are racing at Roys' Hill in Hastings on the Sunday, if you are 'in the area' you should come for a looksie. It's a very cool little track, you'll be wanting to go back when she's all in race trim too...

Sounds like it is worth a visit. Maybe when I'm ready to race. I'm keen to try other tracks.

[DELLORTO]

Sounds like it is worth a visit. Maybe when I'm ready to race. I'm keen to try other tracks.

royshill is apsolutly awsome!, you have to come and try it out!!,

[Damien_Toman]

Sounds like a good plan, hope the weather is kind to you. A few of us are racing at Roys' Hill in Hastings on the Sunday, if you are 'in the area' you should come for a looksie. It's a very cool little track, you'll be wanting to go back when she's all in race trim too...

I've just looked at the map. I didn't realise that it is virtually on my way home! Guess what I've been thinking....... With some wire and duct tape and a day MNZ license at the track, I could even have a go!???? I could drill the drain plug at my brother's place before leaving Kaipoi. How cool would that be? Racing on my way home? My first road race in 2.5+ decades? Thanks for the suggestion "Unstable".

[UNSTABLE]

I've just looked at the map. I didn't realise that it is virtually on my way home! Guess what I've been thinking....... With some wire and duct tape and a day MNZ license at the track, I could even have a go!???? I could drill the drain plug at my brother's place before leaving Kaipoi. How cool would that be? Racing on my way home? My first road race in 2.5+ decades? Thanks for the suggestion "Unstable".

That's the spirit! There will be plenty of tools and what have you around. They do like the bikes to be 'nyloned' though, so might pay to check with the organizer to avoid disappointment.

[DELLORTO]

That's the spirit! There will be plenty of tools and what have you around. They do like the bikes to be 'nyloned' though, so might pay to check with the organizer to avoid disappointment.

they dont mind if its alloy, there's always some spare nylon at the track so dont worry about that,

il bring some nylon and spare machined footpeg brackets for your bike {the stock ones instandtly break when you crash}

see you there!

[Buckets4Me]

they dont mind if its alloy, there's always some spare nylon at the track so dont worry about that,

il bring some nylon and spare machined footpeg brackets for your bike {the stock ones instandtly break when you crash}

see you there!

if he crashes how's he getting home ?????

[Damien_Toman]

if he crashes how's he getting home ?????

When I did the Yamaha 350 YPVS 2-stroke proddy racing, years ago, I often used to ride to Brands Hatch, take off the license plates, put on the numbers and race:2thumbsup! Saved renting a van. I did crash one of those times but was still able to ride the bike home. Hey, I'm an optimist! :sunny:

[Damien_Toman]

il bring some nylon and spare machined footpeg brackets for your bike {the stock ones instandtly break when you crash}

see you there!

Thanks Max:2thumbsup. Where can you buy the nylon? I will want some in any case. How is the Honda 125 shaping up?

[sidwyz]

I got my nylon from Ludowici Plastics Ltd, 12 Henderson Place, Onehunga
they have a great range.
congrats on new bike

[DELLORTO]

Thanks Max:2thumbsup. Where can you buy the nylon? I will want some in any case. How is the Honda 125 shaping up?

get a warehouse nylon chopping board! lol...:2thumbsup

the cbr is going great, ive fitted crash bungs and racing footpegs, also im getting some second hand 125gp slicks from the moto acadamy today.


-Max

[nigela]

If any one needs somewhere to stay the night or access to a workshop for the Roys Hill meeting just give me a shout.
I usually have spare nylon for bikes. I am "the Nylon Nazi" that checks every ones nylon before they can race

I have spare room in Napier for accommodation and a secure place to lock up the bikes.
Delorto is already booked in, does anyone else need to somewhere to stay?

[Damien_Toman]

If any one needs somewhere to stay the night or access to a workshop for the Roys Hill meeting just give me a shout.
I usually have spare nylon for bikes. I am "the Nylon Nazi" that checks every ones nylon before they can race

I have spare room in Napier for accommodation and a secure place to lock up the bikes.
Delorto is already booked in, does anyone else need to somewhere to stay?

Hi nigela, I've been away since last Wednesday (Rotorua, then Christchurch and ride back on new FXR150) so unfortunately did not read your excellent offer before leaving :Oops:. I would definitely have stopped over :mobile:. I stayed in a motel in Hastings. As I stopped at the BP in Hastings for breakfast this morning I met a couple who were returning from Roy's Hill and told me it was cancelled :weep:. I went along anyway and it was all locked up (hoped for a ride around the track in the rain or even to have a close look at the track). Another guy from Auckland with his son just arrived while I was there and he was also disappointed to have to turn around and go back to Auckland. I was riding through heavy sleet between Napier and Taupo. Bloody cold! :cold::cold: I could feel the warm air hit me as I approached Matamata - was a relief. The FXR looks like new and goes really well. Anyway, that all gives me time to get the bike ready for the next Mt Wellington session. I might need some advice about fitting the plastics. Sounds like you are "da man" when it comes to these matters.

[Damien_Toman]

I got my nylon from Ludowici Plastics Ltd, 12 Henderson Place, Onehunga
they have a great range.
congrats on new bike

Thanks for the info.

[Damien_Toman]

get a warehouse nylon chopping board! lol...:2thumbsup

the cbr is going great, ive fitted crash bungs and racing footpegs, also im getting some second hand 125gp slicks from the moto acadamy today.


-Max

Thanks Max.

[DELLORTO]

who was the guy from auckland with his son??


The track isnt worth riding on in that sort of weather, if you were to of gone out on the track today you wouldnt of been riding home

I hope december at royshill is good weather, it should be a big meeting in december.

Good luck setting up the fxr damien, if you want some cheap tires get hold of the moto acadamy, dont muck around with bt39's :yes:

[Damien_Toman]

who was the guy from auckland with his son??


The track isnt worth riding on in that sort of weather, if you were to of gone out on the track today you wouldnt of been riding home

I hope december at royshill is good weather, it should be a big meeting in december.

Good luck setting up the fxr damien, if you want some cheap tires get hold of the moto acadamy, dont muck around with bt39's :yes:

He said he rides no.6 (he didn't have bikes with him). I don't mind riding in the wet - even like it (I crashed in the wet at Mt Wellington last time -enjoying it a little too much maybe!). Moto Academy sounds great - just had a look at the web site. Need good tyres to corner like this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/3962523934/sizes/o/
Tim, on the limit. Damien.

[Henk]

More bikes on track can only be a good thing, but I am going to miss your photos.

[Damien_Toman]

More bikes on track can only be a good thing, but I am going to miss your photos.

Thanks for appreciation Henk. I can take photos when I'm not riding. Here is no. 6 who also had to turn around and go back to Auckland when Roy's Hill was closed today:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/3979758380/sizes/o/

[Buckets4Me]

More bikes on track can only be a good thing, but I am going to miss your photos.

no your aren't as all can be arranged for him to snap A grade and an aprentice to do B for him

I have someone lined up :yes:
and you may well have seen Her photos before :yes:

[Henk]

#6 masquerades as Speedpro on here.
I must admit I'm a little jealous of your ew toy. Planning on going the FXR route myself when I can find one at the right price.

[Damien_Toman]

no your aren't as all can be arranged for him to snap A grade and an aprentice to do B for him

I have someone lined up :yes:
and you may well have seen Her photos before :yes:

Is she good looking??? :Punk: Sounds like a plan! :done:

[bucketracer]

He said he rides no.6 (he didn't have bikes with him). I don't mind riding in the wet - even like it (I crashed in the wet at Mt Wellington last time -enjoying it a little too much maybe!). Moto Academy sounds great - just had a look at the web site. Need good tyres to corner like this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/3962523934/sizes/o/
Tim, on the limit. Damien.

Tim and Garry

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/3979758380/sizes/o/

No 6 is Speedpro

[Buckets4Me]

Is she good looking??? :Punk: Sounds like a plan! :done:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41392206@N08/3816742449/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41392206@N08/3817552294/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41392206@N08/3817551398/

[Buckets4Me]

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[Damien_Toman]

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I can see she'll do well and will love the equipment. Great solution Buckets4Me.

[Buckets4Me]

I can see she'll do well and will love the equipment. Great solution Buckets4Me.

given a decent camera she will have fun

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[DELLORTO]

given a decent camera she will have fun

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ha picutre 2609 has me in the back-ground on the banannna...... has my riding style changed alot.....

great stuff!

[Damien_Toman]

I got my nylon from Ludowici Plastics Ltd, 12 Henderson Place, Onehunga
they have a great range.
congrats on new bike

Thanks for the info. It is now called Mulford Engineering Plastics. Now I need to work out what to do with the plastic. I have a drill press, bandsaw etc but not sure where to start with making and attaching the plastic sliders. Any advice will be appreciated.

[nigela]

Thanks for the info. It is now called Mulford Engineering Plastics. Now I need to work out what to do with the plastic. I have a drill press, bandsaw etc but not sure where to start with making and attaching the plastic sliders. Any advice will be appreciated.

It's fairly simple anything steel that could hit the ground should be nyloned.
Just lay you bike down and see what touches first.
The obvious bits are footpegs and axle bolts and handle bar tips.

Next meeting write down my mobile number (it is on the road racing page of www.pacclub.co.nz ) and we will make sure you aren't left on your own, or at least have good accommodation.

[sidwyz]

What we have done is got around 50mm od about 40mm long, drilled it about 4/5 of the way through 16mm, and all the way through 10mm.

It was then put in with the front axle, rear axle and top shock mounts(I have twin shock rear) you may need to do something different with that.

My race no is 80 blue honda if you wana look at your pictures for inspiration. You prob wont have any from last meet, also my dads bike no.57 yellow honda done very similar.

Good luck and have fun all I had was a 3" cutoff wheel to cut the length

[Henk]

sidwyz

Hows the hand after the last meet?

[sidwyz]

Yeah not too bad, still a bit tender, the ocassional bleed when bumped at work and still waiting to see if the nail will drop off.
Got to have the dressing changed every 3 days or so still
Managed to get my glove on my hand so went for a ride in the weekend so looks like i'll still race next meet!!

[Damien_Toman]

What we have done is got around 50mm od about 40mm long, drilled it about 4/5 of the way through 16mm, and all the way through 10mm.

It was then put in with the front axle, rear axle and top shock mounts(I have twin shock rear) you may need to do something different with that.

My race no is 80 blue honda if you wana look at your pictures for inspiration. You prob wont have any from last meet, also my dads bike no.57 yellow honda done very similar.

Good luck and have fun all I had was a 3" cutoff wheel to cut the length

Thanks. Had a look at the photos up close - great work with the plastic.

[Damien_Toman]

Next meeting write down my mobile number (it is on the road racing page of www.pacclub.co.nz ) and we will make sure you aren't left on your own, or at least have good accommodation.

Thanks nigela:sunny:

[Rick 52]

Yeah not too bad, still a bit tender, the ocassional bleed when bumped at work and still waiting to see if the nail will drop off.
Got to have the dressing changed every 3 days or so still
Managed to get my glove on my hand so went for a ride in the weekend so looks like i'll still race next meet!!

Glad to hear the hand is getting better mate see you next meeting

[Damien_Toman]

Bollocks, to win that award I'd have to keep tipping it in until I crashed to find out where the limits are, and I'm too old for that sort of carry on.
Kieran on the other hand gets my vote for the award by stacking it into the corner until the pipe lifted the rear wheel off the deck. At least thats the way it looks in the photos.
If he ever gets that bike running properly he's going to be frightningly fast.

I agree. Close up shot just b4 Kieran crashed:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/3992274711/sizes/o/

And one of a sequence of shots that shows what happened next:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/3992204864/sizes/o/

[Buckets4Me]

I could hear that bike banging the pipe on the ground coming around the hair pin every time :niceone:

[Damien_Toman]

Tim on 20 Sept Mt Wellington - large photo. I need to make my FXR150 go like this! I might need some slicks for a start:rolleyes:.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/4000565736/sizes/o/

[Buckets4Me]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Wheels/auction-247228525.htm

a start :scooter:

think these are the rims you need

[gav]

Tell me how your B grade works? Does the B grade race a seperate race? Do they get seperate points? What if a B grader is too fast? How/when do they get promoted to A grade? Do they lose their points if they move up?
Have suggested that B grade might be an idea down here, but most seem to think its too complicated. Can't be that difficult if you guys are doing it, right?
:innocent: :yes: :Oops:

[Damien_Toman]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Wheels/auction-247228525.htm

a start :scooter:

think these are the rims you need

Thanks for the link. Looks good. What else might I need or will all my FXR150 stuff attach to this wheel?

[UNSTABLE]

Thanks for the link. Looks good. What else might I need or will all my FXR150 stuff attach to this wheel?

There is a small amount of machining to the disc mounting face required, around 12mm. Your disc will bolt straight on, and you can put your FXR cush drive in too. I believe you have to replace the bearings as the axle may be a different size though I am not 100% sure on that. In all one of the easier wheel swaps around.

[Damien_Toman]

Great photos Damien.

My personal favourate http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/3939568979/in/set-72157622415977724/ :shit: that gap got a shit load smaller than I thought it was way quick

As they say, "fortune favours the bold"!

Go for it :)


Damien

[Damien_Toman]

Great photos Damien.

My personal favourate http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/3939568979/in/set-72157622415977724/ :shit: that gap got a shit load smaller than I thought it was way quick

This one, now cropped and a bit bigger: