How did the ruapuna day go

[TwoSeven]

I counted 40 bikes in B grade just before the spectacular demonstration of how NOT to exit the dipper was performed (about lunch time). Hopefully the chap that binned was ok, looked like he had a bit of a limp.

Looked like everyone was enjoying themselves judging by the grins on faces at the end of each session. Lots of old faces and many new. :)

[TonyB]

Can't believe they didn't worry about zip together leathers this time! Thats the main reason I didn't ride!!! Well, that and a dead back tyre.
Very entertaining watching the Rocket III (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=216139#post216139) punting around.
Loved the K5 GSXR1000. Yummy! OK, the exhaust is a tad weird.

[TwoSeven]

They shouldnt be worrying about zip together leathers if they are the racing type with the zip hidden under the jacket (aka technics or dianese 2 piece).

Its the old harly style dress leathers with the exposed zips that tended to pull apart if the zip got scuffed. Dont think you can get em anymore.

[k14]

Yeah I had a blast. Managed to improve on my lap times from last october by just over 10 seconds to get a best of 1:50.9, so I am pretty happy with that. Just need to take off another 2 or so seconds and I will be in the top half of F3.

[Bren_chch]

I had a great time, that rocket III was a crazy machine.

Trashed my back tyre, was great!

Hope none of you were on the hyabusa I couldnt get passed on the straights hehehe!!

:2thumbsup

Whos going to levels?

[Kickaha]

Was your Fireblade the one in the pit garage?

I was looking for one with the number on like your pic but didn't spot it anywhere

[TonyB]

Was your Fireblade the one in the pit garage?

I was looking for one with the number on like your pic but didn't spot it anywhere
Ditto that. Went in there a couple of time while I was there but didn't see the owner. Interesting that the D208 on that bike was looking pretty roughed up- mine does the same, perhaps thats just what they do?
Was R1AaronKDX out there? Saw an R1 with good plastics and a very second hand tank, wondered if it was him but did'ne see him anywhere.


Hope none of you were on the hyabusa I couldnt get passed on the straights hehehe!! Busa's are a bugger to get past in a staight line eh! Must be the 160+RWHP or summut...

[Bren_chch]

yeah that was mine in the pit garage, that D208 was TERRIBLE, like ridding on marbles when hard out of corners, all the rubber clumping up on edges after a few hard laps, keep getting sideways out of corners!

All the road stuff is back on it, so that proll why u didnt recognise it, are you guys going to level, for that i'm going to put the slicks back on it. cant wait... what were you guys riding?

yeah that busa!!!

[Bren_chch]

pitt pic attached

note some of the triple R superbike team as my pit bitches lol

[k14]

Yeah I know who the guy on the busa is. Ask dangerous about him.

Yep, I will be taking my rs125 down to levels probably. Will see closer to the time.

[Bren_chch]

yeah i seen u on your bike but because i am a new member here I didnt recognise your bike (avatar image) other wise I would have come up and said hello, so i'll say hello at levels!

[k14]

yeah i seen u on your bike but because i am a new member here I didnt recognise your bike (avatar image) other wise I would have come up and said hello, so i'll say hello at levels!

Yep I'll definately do that now that I know what you ride.

Come out and say hi next sunday, there is a CAMS meeting that kickaha, I and probably a few other kbers will be at.

[Bren_chch]

Whats CAMS... Will u be riding on again, how much is it?

[k14]

CAMS is Classic Action Motorcycle Society (i think).

I will be riding my rs probably, kickaha will he riding his sidechair and there will be others out there aswell probably. I think entry is $60.

[Bren_chch]

60bucks! woo, how do we get discounts for all these events?

Any memberships that give better rates?

[dangerous]

I had a great time, Hope none of you were on the hyabusa I couldnt get passed on the straights hehehe!!

Yeah I know who the guy on the busa is. Ask dangerous about him.
Would that be the Busa below..... but without me on it this time? There were two of them out there the other was in grade B what were you in?
I looked out for ya Bren but couldent reconise your bike, did you not see any KB shirts woundering around?

[Bren_chch]

hmm dont know, have u got a picture of it from behind lol!

[HenryDorsetCase]

I didnt go because of the thing about leathers also !!! If I had known it wouldnt have been a problem I would have been so there.

I spent saturday morning trying on leathers and cant find any to fit so am looking custom or at least altered.

grrrrr

[Bren_chch]

yeah a mate got REJECTED because his leathers did not zip together, but he got reffered to someone at the track who loaned him a pair for the day, so that was awesome!!

What size are you?

[HenryDorsetCase]

I am a size 50 (from the crotch up...) but have short legs so the knee armour doesnt sit right. I either need to buy a set and have them altered, or go custom made. Only one I have found so far to do custom is Leda out of Wellington.

[onearmedbandit]

Stuck at work goddamn it, but safe in the knowledge I made enough money to......pay for my wedding.

[dangerous]

Loved the K5 GSXR1000. Yummy! OK, the exhaust is a tad weird.
A tad weird........ I kinda hated it in pics but found it grew on me and I thought yeah its ok.... but after seeing the thing for real, looks shit as... looks like its of a F650.
but the bike its self.... yeah, 1st time I can say that I have ever liked a Gixer intergrated indercators look sweet as, tail piece very nice.

The other 05 there was the LTD 750 gixer in the colours of the slab side of 85/86 very nice too.

[gav]

I am a size 50 (from the crotch up...) but have short legs so the knee armour doesnt sit right. I either need to buy a set and have them altered, or go custom made. Only one I have found so far to do custom is Leda out of Wellington.
Does Al Mitchell still do leathers? can't remember his address or phone number sorry, but made me a set a few years ago. Top quality, custom made, being a fat bastard nothing off the shelf fitted :whistle: . $900 + gst I think I paid? bargain, just dont expect them in a hurry....

[Kickaha]

Whats CAMS... Will u be riding on again, how much is it?

this Saturday 23rd Ruapuna
CAMs was pre entry $45, on the day $60,if you dont have a race licence you'll have day licence cost on top of that

I'll be on sidecar #77

[Kickaha]

Does Al Mitchell still do leathers made
Yes

being a fat bastard
Yes :shake:

$900 + gst I think I paid?
up around $1100 now

[gav]

yeah, thanks for your confirmation, Roger (on all points :killingme ) knew I could rely on you....http://www.gixxer.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/SmackBottom.gif

[dangerous]

yeah, thanks for your confirmation, Roger (on all points :killingme ) knew I could rely on you....http://www.gixxer.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/SmackBottom.gif
LMAO..... isent he just the Roger of all Rogers Gav :whistle:

[k14]

Who's roger??

http://kp14.orcon.net.nz/lol.jpg

[dangerous]

Who's roger??

That is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO roger.... (errr now Kickaha)
love the change you made K14 LMFAO..... in fact I think I've pissed my self laughing so hard :whistle:

[k14]

What name change?? Thats how it was when my cousin in romaina sent it to me :killingme

[Kickaha]

What name change?? Thats how it was when my cousin in romaina sent it to me :killingme

I'll remember that when you want something you little shit:eyepoke:

[gav]

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yeah , roger that, wilco tango foxtrot?

[Stirringaxe]

Hi Guys, well I finally got to ride the R1 around Ruapuna in the B grade at the have a go day. Our bike is very 2nd hand looking at the moment until we get some new race fairings from Aussy. Shit that's fast. I was doin a pretty slow set of laps out there, but had a blast. Was a good day.

[Kickaha]

Hi Guys, well I finally got to ride the R1 around Ruapuna in the B grade at the have a go day. Our bike is very 2nd hand looking at the moment until we get some new race fairings from Aussy. Shit that's fast. I was doin a pretty slow set of laps out there, but had a blast. Was a good day.

I wondered who the slow bastard on the #32 bike was :niceone:

[Stirringaxe]

Yep was slow alright, but big grin on face tho

[gav]

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[Kickaha]

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Your turn next bitch :shake:

Glad you had a good time on the R1 Paul,next time I'll come and say gidday
I'm normally hanging off one of the sidecars which were parked right opposite you

[dangerous]

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LMFAO....... good one gav, not that Roger would ever clip anyone behind the ears. :ride: