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erik
30th October 2009, 19:49
Did the Hampton Downs Ride Days track day today. I was lucky enough to get the day off, and there were spots left, and the weather was perfect (sunny with a nice cool breeze). :)

Awesome track. Totally different to Taupo (which I also like). I think the two compliment each other nicely.

Without further ado ('cause I'm tired out) here's the video :D:

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mossy1200
30th October 2009, 19:51
Nice .Had just finished watching it before you posted.Im you first customer.
crazyhorse
30th October 2009, 19:54
Cool - looks like a fun track. Done Taupo, will need to try this one out too :)
Damien_Toman
30th October 2009, 20:11
Looks great. Will try it.
DELLORTO
30th October 2009, 20:30
Looks great. Will try it.

me and you can do it on our buckets :Punk:
Damien_Toman
30th October 2009, 20:35
Sure can. May also bring along another bike as well to try out.
Pumba
30th October 2009, 21:12
Looks great, awsome video going to get a crak at it next Saturday so I hope like hell the weather is good. Might have to get my camera out for the event as well.
discotex
31st October 2009, 19:31
hehe knew it'd be you that got the first one up erik.

Looks like you'll need to alternate between Taupo and HD to manage the tyre wear. HD takes out the right, Taupo the left.

Can't wait to get out there myself. Would have been there but was in Welly for work. Fingers crossed for late Nov!
Motu
31st October 2009, 20:29
You're slow on the straights Erik - but compared to the other riders looks like you got the corners sussed.
R6_kid
31st October 2009, 21:52
Awesome to see you finally stick it to that Ducati after he'd been out gassing you on the straights! Also taking out a fair number of Gixxer posers too!

How many km's have you got on that SV650 now? Any idea what sort of HP it's producing?
erik
31st October 2009, 22:19
Awesome to see you finally stick it to that Ducati after he'd been out gassing you on the straights! Also taking out a fair number of Gixxer posers too!

How many km's have you got on that SV650 now? Any idea what sort of HP it's producing?
I got it at about 44,000km, it's now at about 57,000km. I used to ride it down to Taupo and the occasional weekend ride, but now it's mostly just a track bike.

I don't know what HP it's producing, but it's got a Two Brother's full exhaust system and K&N air filter, so presumably a bit more than the stock 70HP.
Brett
31st October 2009, 23:09
I got it at about 44,000km, it's now at about 57,000km. I used to ride it down to Taupo and the occasional weekend ride, but now it's mostly just a track bike.

I don't know what HP it's producing, but it's got a Two Brother's full exhaust system and K&N air filter, so presumably a bit more than the stock 70HP.

Nice riding mate. Where does one find out about the Hampton Downs track days, I would be keen to head out for a day.
erik
1st November 2009, 09:39
The day I went to was run by http://www.hamptondownsridedays.co.nz/ who have exclusive commercial rights to daytime track days there, but it seems http://www.kiwitrackdays.co.nz/ are going to be running twilight sessions. Also, http://www.hondaridersclub.co.nz/ are doing a track day there in December, open to non-members.
Morcs
1st November 2009, 09:56
Nice.

That guy in front of you on lap one was an uber squid!
Kiwi Graham
1st November 2009, 10:23
The day I went to was run by http://www.hamptondownsridedays.co.nz/ who have exclusive commercial rights to daytime track days there, but it seems http://www.kiwitrackdays.co.nz/ are going to be running twilight sessions. Also, http://www.hondaridersclub.co.nz/ are doing a track day there in December, open to non-members.

I belive this to be wrong.

According to the HD web site the circuit is open to anybody wishing to pay the fee!?
R6_kid
1st November 2009, 13:26
I belive this to be wrong.

According to the HD web site the circuit is open to anybody wishing to pay the fee!?

I think that the 'exclusive rights' relates to running motorcycle trackdays as a profit making operation as opposed to clubs etc running days for members at cost price.
t3mp0r4ry nzr
1st November 2009, 20:50
those blokes in front of you were painfully/stupidly slow. no disrepect meant as you were on a much slower bike :shutup: shit hot!
erik
2nd November 2009, 07:07
those blokes in front of you were painfully/stupidly slow. no disrepect meant as you were on a much slower bike :shutup: shit hot!

I didn't think so. They were a bit slower on some of the corners, but not much, I had to work to keep up.

Cheers :)
vinducati
2nd November 2009, 08:29
Nice video, you look very smooth.
The other riders may not be flash, but seems a bit unfair for people to comment on their riding.
We all start somewhere and they at least realise the the track is a good place to try and improve their skills.
Does anyone know who the is the photographer for the ridedays?
Grubber
2nd November 2009, 12:09
The track is just awesome to ride eh! I did the Thursday there and had a ball.
Anyone wants to check it out you can ring 094126266 for bookings and days they are riding.
This all come with my recommendations.
Cheers.