More pics from Taupo today 1 Nov

[SHELRACING]

Here's the rest

[DELLORTO]

thats a good shot of me on thecbr125 in the background!

the bike wasnt very good at taupo, i had the wrong gearing and the bike dosnt like going over 100km/h........still ken from hyosung nz let me take out his race preped gt250r.......that was insane.

[EJK]

thats a good shot of me on thecbr125 in the background!

the bike wasnt very good at taupo, i had the wrong gearing and the bike dosnt like going over 100km/h........still ken from hyosung nz let me take out his race preped gt250r.......that was insane.

Are you the black CBR rider in the photo?

[DELLORTO]

i sure am, why?

[EJK]

i sure am, why?

CBR looks cool :yes: Just giving a compliment.

[DELLORTO]

CBR looks cool :yes: Just giving a compliment.

Thanks looks cool, but its only good on a kart track......wont be taking it to the road race spectacular anymore.......it jsut dosnt have the grunt up top, still its very very fast around a kart track so im still happy with it.

[thecougar 0]

thats a good shot of me on thecbr125 in the background!

the bike wasnt very good at taupo, i had the wrong gearing and the bike dosnt like going over 100km/h........still ken from hyosung nz let me take out his race preped gt250r.......that was insane.

Is that the one he was racing in the same class as us?

[DELLORTO]

Is that the one he was racing in the same class as us?

yup, its goes very well, i used to doubt hyosung but after riding it im hooked, he's not pushijg the bike to its full potentual though, he said i was doing about a second faster lap times than him when i had ago on it, so its deffinitly got potentual. Im confident that i could beat some ss150's when ive had a good go on it

[thecougar 0]

yup, its goes very well, i used to doubt hyosung but after riding it im hooked, he's not pushijg the bike to its full potentual though, he said i was doing about a second faster lap times than him when i had ago on it, so its deffinitly got potentual. Im confident that i could beat some ss150's when ive had a good go on it

shit, that's pretty impressive, considering it was your first ride on the bike. has he asked you to ride the rest of the series on it? it may help his brand, like you said, people may be unsure on it, but with some practice on it you'd be a real contender for the actual street stock class wouldn't you?

[Schrgd]

yup, its goes very well, i used to doubt hyosung but after riding it im hooked, he's not pushijg the bike to its full potentual though, he said i was doing about a second faster lap times than him when i had ago on it, so its deffinitly got potentual. Im confident that i could beat some ss150's when ive had a good go on it

If thats Ken Dobson's hyobung? didn't it get beaten convincently by that bucket?? The bucket that was keeping up with the ss150's????

It's not what ya ride it's how ya ride it!!
Might need to do 5hp exhaust upgrade to make cbr compdidive?!?


What a cool weekend!

After 19 laps total around taupo i'm sure there is at least another 3-4 seconds to find up my sleeve.

[thecougar 0]

Thanks looks cool, but its only good on a kart track......wont be taking it to the road race spectacular anymore.......it jsut dosnt have the grunt up top, still its very very fast around a kart track so im still happy with it.

Could i buy your entry to the taupo road race please?
I've now done a total of 19 laps on a full sized circuit, do you have any tips on how to gain a bit more time?
any help much appreciated. thanks.

[TZ350]

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Glad to hear you all had a great time. Sorry to hear Dellorto is giving up on the TRRS, wish he wouldnt. Did anyone get lap times?

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[Schrgd]

Fastest bucket was doing 1.31.5's rest of us were doing from 1.35's through 1.40.

[Schrgd]

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Glad to hear you all had a great time. Sorry to hear Dellorto is giving up on the TRRS, wish he wouldnt. Did anyone get lap times?

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I have all times and race and qualifying will post tonight if anyone is interested?!

[sidwyz]

What a cool weekend!

After 19 laps total around taupo i'm sure there is at least another 3-4 seconds to find up my sleeve.

I agree that was a great couple of races,

well the first one was wicked, great battle with Dad and you Jeremy,

pity about my bike running like shit on the 3rd lap on of the 2nd race, sure I would of dropped a fair bit of time as I was just getting in the swing of things.

Hopefully will all be ok for the TRRS!!

[DELLORTO]

first things first, ken was doing a 1:30.895 so he was far ahead of all the bucket, and i was doing around a 1:29 on the hyosung, its actauly great bike, so anyone dissing it is wrong. I was doing a 1:35.951 on my cbr125r

im not quiting the road race spectacular, im propualy going to ride a gt250 if im allowed into ss150, Ken sounded keen for me to ride it as i was doing alright lap times and im a good size for it.

schgd, what were you on?, my bike is fine , im just not taking it to taupo ever again :yes:

the hyosung wasnt my bike so i didnt push it too hard, i could've got a 1.26 or so if id got id throwed it into corners faster and had more practice. Its deffintly a compeditve streetstock bike as the fastest ss150 bikes are doing 1.26. Also the new 2009 won id get is fuel injection......

[thecougar 0]

[QUOTE=DELLORTO;1129491278]first things first, ken was doing a 1:30.895 so he was far ahead of all the bucket, and i was doing around a 1:29 on the hyosung, its actauly great bike, so anyone dissing it is wrong. I was doing a 1:35.951 on my cbr125r



Not sure if you could see, but did you check the race results?
I'm pretty sure if you do, you'll see that an FXR150 finished ahead of the hyosung.
So i'm quite sure that he wasn't ahead of me when after i went past the line, looked around and there was an orange bike behind me...OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH,
Sorry.
Maybe he was lapping me?

[sidwyz]

first things first, ken was doing a 1:30.895 so he was far ahead of all the bucket, and i was doing around a 1:29 on the hyosung, its actauly great bike, so anyone dissing it is wrong. I was doing a 1:35.951 on my cbr125r

the hyosung wasnt my bike so i didnt push it too hard, i could've got a 1.26 or so if id got id throwed it into corners faster and had more practice. Its deffintly a compeditve streetstock bike as the fastest ss150 bikes are doing 1.26. Also the new 2009 won id get is fuel injection......

When did you have a go on it?
I cant see a 1:29 in the results for the hyosung only his 1:30:895 in lap 2 of race 1.
Didn't you race your honda in the second race? im sure you went past me on the last lap!

If not who was on it?

Yes thecougar 0 is correct he finished near 5 seconds ahead of ken.

Are they going to supply the bike under sponsorship or do you have to purchase one?

By the way max compeditive has no D it is competitive.:yes:

[Schrgd]

1st things 1st Delly, Yes he did a 1.30.8 before he fell off and never got under 1.32 after that!!!!
You did a quicker lap time than me in 1st race but finished behind me in both??? How can that be??

And i don't consider .5 of a sec miles ahead when in fact he finished behind the bucket, thats according to the results not the fairy world you seem to live in.

I can diss whatever bike i like cause everyone is entitled to an opinion, you express yours on here regularly weather or not you are right or wrong!!!(wrong more often than not)

If your bike is fine, why not take it to taupo?? surely you must be able to afford another sprocket to gear it right if you are going out to buy a hyobung!!(or daddy is).

[DELLORTO]

When did you have a go on it?
I cant see a 1:29 in the results for the hyosung only his 1:30:895 in lap 2 of race 1.
Didn't you race your honda in the second race? im sure you went past me on the last lap!

If not who was on it?

Yes thecougar 0 is correct he finished near 5 seconds ahead of ken.

Are they going to supply the bike under sponsorship or do you have to purchase one?

By the way max compeditive has no D it is competitive.:yes:


he might of got beaten by the cougar, that would be because he had a crash in race 1 and lost his confidence, in the second race i did pass you, i took the hyosung out at lunch time with daniel mettam.

im not too sure about the hyosung deal, im think he was impressed with my riding on it, im still waiting until he gets the new fuel injection one and then im going to talk price and sponsorship, if im going to attack ss150 with the gt250 i need a competitive {sidwyz} machine, cos those rg's,kr's go hard!

[Skunk]

I have all times and race and qualifying will post tonight if anyone is interested?!
I'd be interested in the Bucket times.

[DELLORTO]

1st things 1st Delly, Yes he did a 1.30.8 before he fell off and never got under 1.32 after that!!!!
You did a quicker lap time than me in 1st race but finished behind me in both??? How can that be??

And i don't consider .5 of a sec miles ahead when in fact he finished behind the bucket, thats according to the results not the fairy world you seem to live in.

I can diss whatever bike i like cause everyone is entitled to an opinion, you express yours on here regularly weather or not you are right or wrong!!!(wrong more often than not)

If your bike is fine, why not take it to taupo?? surely you must be able to afford another sprocket to gear it right if you are going out to buy a hyobung!!(or daddy is).

why would i buy a new spocket when those fxr's still have 25cc's on me? trust me it makes a huge difference on a big track.

Please stop with the rich-kid stuff, If i can get better lap times than you when im only 14 then arnt i talented enough for gt250r??

[thecougar 0]

why would i buy a new spocket when those fxr's still have 25cc's on me? trust me it makes a huge difference on a big track.

Please stop with the rich-kid stuff, If i can get better lap times than you when im only 14 then arnt i talented enough for gt250r??

I think if you're so talented, why did he beat you in both races when you're so good? Especially when it was his first ever time even seeing taupo???
How many times have you been there?
It doesn't matter how fast your lap times are, if you're not good enough to get past him and stay ahead surely it's pointless?
Unless you can qualify on pole everytime and run away?
I think the slicks, 40KG less rider weight (actually maybe with the size of your head, you're equal), injection and 5 more years on model developement on the honda you have more than make up for the lack in 25 cc... what do you think, "rossi"?

[DELLORTO]

i could argue with oyu guys for hours but i cant be bothered

i will ride what i want, everyone else i spoke to yesterday was supportive and knew my bike had no grunt on the straights comparded to ur fxr's.......i got him on the corners but i couldnt hold him off because he would fly past me on the straight.... you guys seem to have some sort of grudge against me so ill just leave you too it.

Its not your job to sit there and mock people.....mock hyosung ect, and mocking me is not your job either.....

[thecougar 0]

i could argue with oyu guys for hours but i cant be bothered

i will ride what i want, everyone else i spoke to yesterday was supportive and knew my bike had no grunt on the straights comparded to ur fxr's.......i got him on the corners but i couldnt hold him off because he would fly past me on the straight.... you guys seem to have some sort of grudge against me so ill just leave you too it.

Its not your job to sit there and mock people.....mock hyosung ect, and mocking me is not your job either.....

I have absolutely no problem with you, just the false information/quotes/bullshit you seem to spout.
I think in this game, being so new, time should be spent using our ears far more than our mouths.
I've been extremely lucky that people like John Steers, Keith Biddle, my boss, brother, father and all the boys/girls down at the track are so keen to help out as best they can. The amount you learn from listening is far bigger than by running around "making things up" as you've said you do before.
If you want to go making the big statements and mouthing off with the big boys, don't cry like a baby if people correct you.
I think you ride really well for someone so young. And hope you keep your enthusiasm up for it. It's good for the sport.
Ok, champ?

[Buddha#81]

i could argue with oyu guys for hours but i cant be bothered

i will ride what i want, everyone else i spoke to yesterday was supportive and knew my bike had no grunt on the straights comparded to ur fxr's.......i got him on the corners but i couldnt hold him off because he would fly past me on the straight.... you guys seem to have some sort of grudge against me so ill just leave you too it.

Its not your job to sit there and mock people.....mock hyosung ect, and mocking me is not your job either.....


Hey Dellorto,

you seem to be throwing your toys out of the cot for the wrong reasons. Read back through what you have posted and it doesn't read too flash!
Think about what your going to say and make sure its factual!

Sort the gearing out on the CBR, yes its only a 125 but you will learn more from riding a underpowered bike. When you do get on level pegging with power your superior corner speed and better braking will put you in a good position.
Don't moan about what you haven't got from memory you owned a perfectly good FXR!

[DELLORTO]

I have absolutely no problem with you, just the false information/quotes/bullshit you seem to spout.
I think in this game, being so new, time should be spent using our ears far more than our mouths.
I've been extremely lucky that people like John Steers, Keith Biddle, my boss, brother, father and all the boys/girls down at the track are so keen to help out as best they can. The amount you learn from listening is far bigger than by running around "making things up" as you've said you do before.
If you want to go making the big statements and mouthing off with the big boys, don't cry like a baby if people correct you.
I think you ride really well for someone so young. And hope you keep your enthusiasm up for it. It's good for the sport.
Ok, champ?

the mistake people make on here makes is they think im some rich idiot that goes around splashing money on bikes....ive looked into this hyosung thing in a big way.....i talked to many racers yesterday and they all think the gt250r is a good bike for me, and since ive ridden one i think so to, my cbr on the other hand is 13hp.....so its power is 80km/h and under but after that its as slow as hell, you guys bikes are around 25hp+ {the crank} so im down on alot of power, at a kart track my bike is great but at taupo its boring.

if i was rich id put a 150cc kit on my biike, power commmander ect....and then id be better a taupo.......but im not so keeping my bike stock.

You guys are great riders and i love chasing you around mt welly....and it good your doing the pmcc ss
i jsut dont want to limit myself to buckets....thats why im considering the gt250r

[Schrgd]

:mega::nono::nono::bash::bash:
why would i buy a new spocket when those fxr's still have 25cc's on me? trust me it makes a huge difference on a big track.

Please stop with the rich-kid stuff, If i can get better lap times than you when im only 14 then arnt i talented enough for gt250r??

One better lap time!!
1st time ever on the track!!
1st time ever on big track!!
I.ve been riding well longer than you've been alive and still consider myself a learner with plenty more learning to do.
It was the 1st race you passed me on and i got you back on the next "corner" not the straight.
We don't have a grudge against you, it's just that you say some really silly stuff and it's hard to keep biting my tounge.
And don't come back with "But I'm only 14, and I'm not a rich kid". Seen it all before in every other post that you make or start.

The amount of info and knowledge and technique I learned this weekend from just listening and keeping my mouth shut, is awesome. you should try it sometime. Or at least think about what you say

[Schrgd]

you guys bikes are around 25hp+ {the crank}


Where do i get me one of them motors??

Oh hang, Where did you get that from Del, did you pull that out of Fairy land again??

[thecougar 0]

"""my cbr on the other hand is 13hp.....so its power is 80km/h and under but after that its as slow as hell, you guys bikes are around 25hp+ {the crank} so im down on alot of power, at a kart track my bike is great but at taupo its boring."""

Mate, who's bike has that much hp? I've had my bike dyno'd and at it's absolute maximum it gets 15.6 hp... so the boys you were racing against with completely standard bikes must be at least similar to yours, if not less.
You're not a rich kid? Why did you get the honda then? Surely it would've been far cheaper to fix bent valves (or just put fresh gas in the tank) and have the same power as us, than get a brand new bike-that's less competitive???

[TZ350]

first things first, ken was doing a 1:30.895 so he was far ahead of all the bucket, and i was doing around a 1:29 on the hyosung, its actauly great bike, so anyone dissing it is wrong. I was doing a 1:35.951 on my cbr125r

im not quiting the road race spectacular, im propualy going to ride a gt250 if im allowed into ss150, Ken sounded keen for me to ride it as i was doing alright lap times and im a good size for it.
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Does anyone have any offical race results for last Saturday?

Originaly posted by Rick, here are the times from last years Bucket GP...
http://www.amcc.co.nz/results_bucket/BucketGP_2009.html

Dellorto don't let them put you off, your going pretty well.

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[TZ350]

I have all times and race and qualifying will post tonight if anyone is interested?!

Yes please post the Bucket and Street Stock times.

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[sidwyz]

Theres some result on my laps, just not lap per lap only best times and speed.

www.mylaps.com/results/showevent.jsp?id=490551

If Jeremy doesn't post up full results later I will see if I can get my printer to work with me and scan up full results.

[gav]

OK Dellorto, why not buy a couple of front sprockets and try changing the gearing, cost about $15 per sprocket. Buckets run full circuits down here all the time, both Ruapuna and Levels and are a hoot to race on. From what I've heard Taupo is a great circuit for a bucket. And why would you race a GT250R in with the 150SS when there is a new ProLite 250 class especially for 250 twins? :Oops: Sort a couple of sprockets, and try and race as many different tracks and circuits as you can do. The more track time you can do, the better.

[Henk]

Dellorto, other option may be to go and buy a SS150 machine, they come up from time to time on tardme far about the same price as a bucket and well less than I imagine you paid for your CBR.

Now I'm going to have a bit of a rant, but don't take it personanly I'm not trying to dis you in any way, just educate you a little.

The points I'd like to make are
1. Just becase you rode the GTR and liked it doesn't make any of the criticisms people have of them any more or less valid. They may be a fine bike but before jumping in and getting one I'd want to make damn sure none of the other options that will be able to run in the 250 twin class aren't going to be a better option in either performance or total cost of ownership terms.

2. There aint no cheap motorsports and until you actually get a job and start pating for everything yourself I doubt you'll realise just how true this is.
3. Motorcycle racing in NZ is not a particularly well funded exercise from a sponsorsship point of view either so before you go there I'd suggest you do a bit of research into what potential sponsors will want in return, that way you'll be able to give them what they need from the word go and you're more likely to have them for more than one season. Believe me, there aren't people queueing up to throw bikes and money at racers and looking for potential candidates.

Rant off.

[Buckets4Me]

52 RICHARD FORD SUZUKI FXR 150 15 22m47.99 1m29.84

there you go rick you are as fast as a bike twice your size :P

[quallman1234]

Go apply for the Vic Club Scholarship, your young enough. There's very little applications each year. When i applied back in 07' There was no one else apart from a chick who quit half way thru the year and me. You get Free Entry's and get to use the bike. Put gas an oil in it and your set to go. Contact Billy or Ajturbo on here. Get your app in for next year now =).

I have to say it, but a decent clean RG150 (theres a big difference in power and handling between a good and bad RG150, most of the RG's are fucked these days) is going to be faster than a heavy GT250/R. The GT's have similar power down low, but wont be as quick when the RG get's going (as much as an RG can get going that is). With the same rider (One who can actually ride) on each of the bikes, they would clock a faster lap time on a RG150.

P.S Also that was one of Daniel Mettham's first times riding the RG150. He was riding the Club KR150 (quite different) during the winter. He beat Dan Plastid who isn't all that bad on his ZXR250. Good stuff.

[DELLORTO]

ive looked at rg's and spoke to the australain lady who does the scholarships and he thinks id be good riding on a scholarship bike, ill get on to that, i do need something to ride in the summer right?

the more riding the better!!

i helped pay for some of my expenses by flag marsheling on the saturday......and im intending on doing it often to pay for racing.....i dont mind working hard, its just not easy to find a job when your 14!

an rg150 might clock slightly faster but a gtr250 would be alot funner to ride......its hard to find a good rg150 these days also...

[Rick 52]

52 RICHARD FORD SUZUKI FXR 150 15 22m47.99 1m29.84

there you go rick you are as fast as a bike twice your size :P

Cheers mate I think it was a warmer track for the TRRS I'm still very happy but Kieran and others will be on pace for December it should be brilliant

[TZ350]

Cheers mate I think it was a warmer track for the TRRS I'm still very happy but Kieran and others will be on pace for December it should be brilliant

I want to win the drag race from the start to the first corner, then Ill take it as it comes from there.

Third in the GP last year on what was it? 14 odd RWHP, I am really really looking forward to this year.

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[Buckets4Me]

Third in the GP last year on what was it? 14 odd RWHP, I am really really looking forward to this year.

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what where you riding a cbr125 ???? :gob:

[TZ350]

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I could be wrong it might have been 14.6 RWHP, I have the dyno graph somewhere. I weigh 96kg but make up for it with good looks and none of this stylish hanging off in the corners, thats just aerodynamic drag.............:scooter:

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[F5 Dave]

Good point Rob makes he was managing good times on his GP & he's not a young or small chap.

Why go all "Aww but I'm not winning I donwanna play anymore unless I can win":crybaby:. Get hard & ride faster. This may take some time. Took me years. Why do you think you will be better?

Bear in mind that in the all in races after the GP there were like 3 or 4 SS150s in front of Rob & I & a bunch behind. Nigel would have seen them all off easily.

Try holding onto a bike for a while & get used to what it can do.

[Buckets4Me]

Good point Rob makes he was managing good times on his GP & he's not a young or small chap.

Why go all "Aww but I'm not winning I donwanna play anymore unless I can win":crybaby:.
Rob didnt :crybaby:
Rob didn't moan (much)

rob got bussy and now has more HP :woohoo:
and look where that got him :doctor: :doh:

[Sketchy_Racer]

why would i buy a new spocket when those fxr's still have 25cc's on me? trust me it makes a huge difference on a big track.

Please stop with the rich-kid stuff, If i can get better lap times than you when im only 14 then arnt i talented enough for gt250r??

Dellorto,

You seem to end up in the same position of criticism a great deal on here! You may want to think about what you are saying and what kind of impression you are making. Even if you have great talent on a motorcycle, you will no go anywhere with it in this country with a bad attitude. The attitude that you display at the moment is one of "If I don't win it is my bikes fault and everything should be given to me because I am talented". That will never win you any supporters!

If you ever want to take road racing further in NZ you going to need either rich parents or support from outside sources (Sponsorship etc).
As a hint sponsorship pools in NZ road racing are small! So small in fact that some of NZ's best road racers are having to sit this years national season out! (Which is a huge shame)
One of the most important things sponsors will be looking for is attitude! Yes that is more than likely going to be more important to a sponsor than results, because a bad attitude can have a very negative effect on a company if word gets around.

As a side note, get some sprockets for your CBR125, it will be more than capable of keeping up with the FXR's with a little fella like you on it. Remember less weight is equivalent or even more of an advantage than more HP so like other have said, suck it up and keep working on riding faster!

-Glen

[DELLORTO]

Dellorto,

You seem to end up in the same position of criticism a great deal on here! You may want to think about what you are saying and what kind of impression you are making. Even if you have great talent on a motorcycle, you will no go anywhere with it in this country with a bad attitude. The attitude that you display at the moment is one of "If I don't win it is my bikes fault and everything should be given to me because I am talented". That will never win you any supporters!

If you ever want to take road racing further in NZ you going to need either rich parents or support from outside sources (Sponsorship etc).
As a hint sponsorship pools in NZ road racing are small! So small in fact that some of NZ's best road racers are having to sit this years national season out! (Which is a huge shame)
One of the most important things sponsors will be looking for is attitude! Yes that is more than likely going to be more important to a sponsor than results, because a bad attitude can have a very negative effect on a company if word gets around.

As a side note, get some sprockets for your CBR125, it will be more than capable of keeping up with the FXR's with a little fella like you on it. Remember less weight is equivalent or even more of an advantage than more HP so like other have said, suck it up and keep working on riding faster!

-Glen

i think if you met me you wouldnt think i have a bad attitude.......i love to race and thats it. Until you've met me i think its fair to say dont judge me.

Im going to ride what i want, i dont mind people giving me pointers, but i dont like the crap that comes with it.

[Rick 52]

Good point Rob makes he was managing good times on his GP & he's not a young or small chap.

Why go all "Aww but I'm not winning I donwanna play anymore unless I can win":crybaby:. Get hard & ride faster. This may take some time. Took me years. Why do you think you will be better?

Bear in mind that in the all in races after the GP there were like 3 or 4 SS150s in front of Rob & I & a bunch behind. Nigel would have seen them all off easily.

Try holding onto a bike for a while & get used to what it can do.

Hi Dave how is the F4 going can you give Nigel a run at the GP ? I hope so I'm not sure DD will have the grunt to get up with Nigel on the 80cc but I think he should sneak away from the FXR's this year but can he sneak away from Rob on his Rocket !!

[TZ350]

[QUOTE=Rick 52;1129494240 I think he should sneak away from the FXR's this year but can he sneak away from Rob on his Rocket !![/QUOTE]

I sure hope not!!!...... but he usually does......:D

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[gav]

Just try and keep the South Island crew in sight ..... :innocent:

[F5 Dave]

Until you've met me i think its fair to say dont judge me.
Well you are judged by your actions & what you say on here, everyone else is. Why should you be different?


. . , but i dont like the crap that comes with it.
Well stop saying silly things & having a whinge fest. You'd do well to listen to Sketchy, he has come up from being an absolutely clueless kid fueled only with enthusiasm. But paid attn with a will to learn. Same with Jay. Bike not fast enough? Ride it faster.

[F5 Dave]

Hi Dave how is the F4 going can you give Nigel a run at the GP ?

um. . .well. . .
I've made progress on the 500. But I've not touched the 100. Kid still wakes up twice a night.


. . . But I have a back up plan.

Won't be pressuring Nigel this year though.

[thecougar 0]

speaking of sprockets-where's the best place to get a front one? would a 13 tooth be the best option for my fxr at mt wellington?

[F5 Dave]

A bike shop. Maybe one at Barrys point. They will be able to order JT aftermarket if they don't have. Fronts are cheap.

[Rick 52]

speaking of sprockets-where's the best place to get a front one? would a 13 tooth be the best option for my fxr at mt wellington?

What gearing are you running now ?

[Buckets4Me]

Just try and keep the South Island crew in sight ..... :innocent:

what is everyone meant to look over their shoulder

or do we just stay in the pits with all the buggered FXR's:dodge:

[thecougar 0]

What gearing are you running now ?

whatever was on it when i got it as a road bike...so i assume it's a standard 14?

[Henk]

Standard is 14 / 47 I think. I've gone to a 13 on the front, just about hitting the limiter in 4th at the end of the Mt Welly straight running anti clockwise.

[bucketracer]

It looks like most of the "A" grade and a fair few "B" riders from Mt Welly are going down for the TRRS.

[Henk]

I've just attempted to put my name on th waiting list. With luck I'll be living in my van that weekend.