King Of Ruapuna, Bucket and FXR Cup Race Two

[Buddha#81]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDIJxjc4U7Q

[Bren_chch]

great vid!!

[Kickaha]

yup, couldn't match your pace after you got past me and were hanging in with DC

[Bren_chch]

yup, couldn't match your pace after you got passed me and you were hanging in with DC

did you just say that you got bitched?

[Kickaha]

did you just say that you got bitched?

No I said, "you're my BITCH"

[Bren_chch]

No I said, "you're my BITCH"

nope... you didn't say that! Video shows what you said! :scooter:

[Buddha#81]

nope... you didn't say that! Video shows what you said! :scooter:


Bitched buy a fat coont with a standard engine.:innocent:

[Kickaha]

Bitched buy a fat coont with a standard engine.:innocent:

What happened in the other two races then? :finger:

Was the footage to humiliating for you to put up? :lol:

[Trudes]

Cool vid!!:niceone:
(What camera do you use?)

[Bren_chch]

What happened in the other two races then? :finger:

Was the footage to humiliating for you to put up? :lol:

hahaha nice!

[Buddha#81]

What happened in the other two races then? :finger:

Was the footage to humiliating for you to put up? :lol:

Could you live with yourself if I did that to you three times?:laugh:

[Buddha#81]

Cool vid!!:niceone:
(What camera do you use?)


A Oregon Scientific ATC 2K.....cheap nasty but effective.

[Kickaha]

Could you live with yourself if I did that to you three times?:laugh:

Probably not, you'll get your chance to try in another few weeks

[helenoftroy]

Awesome vid Buddha!

Have watched it over & over,great to see/hear where your gear changes are,lines,passes etc:niceone:

[Buddha#81]

Awesome vid Buddha!

Have watched it over & over,great to see/hear where your gear changes are,lines,passes etc:niceone:

Shit Helen, dont use that as reference......I use a different line and gear each time to make it more exciting for me........:eek:

That race I was stoked to knock 2 seconds a lap (low 2.03) off my previous best full lap time.....How much faster can a fat buggar on a std engine bike go? If only I had the $'s I'd be getting a Brendoom high HP engine built and giving those pooftas the learn ahead of me! Still I'm happy with those sort of results with what I've got.

[gav]

Think most people set PB lap times. Think it was due to a car endurance race the week before, no rain since and some decent sun out for a change.

[helenoftroy]

Shit Helen, dont use that as reference......I use a different line and gear each time to make it more exciting for me........:eek:

That race I was stoked to knock 2 seconds a lap (low 2.03) off my previous best full lap time.....How much faster can a fat buggar on a std engine bike go? If only I had the $'s I'd be getting a Brendoom high HP engine built and giving those pooftas the learn ahead of me! Still I'm happy with those sort of results with what I've got.
Hey! thats great results on a std bike!:jerry:

...and its a great learning tool for someone like me,and your gear changes are pretty consistant!

You guys are awesome,you really are!!The photos/vids of you bucket guys look so good!:corn::corn::corn:

[Bren_chch]

That race I was stoked to knock 2 seconds a lap (low 2.03) off my previous best full lap time.....

2.01 for the final round?

[Monkeynz]

Hey Gav, where do you get the J.Lo rear ends for the fxr? Did you make it yourself? I might have to get one, but I will need a wide one to cover my arse.

[phoenixgtr]

A guy called Harry or Hazzard on KB makes them. He's got a few different designs these days

[Monkeynz]

Oh yea another thing, how do you get rid of that bloody L-plate rider crap under my user name? Very embarrassing. :confused:

[gav]

Keep on posting and it'll disappear soon enough!

[Monkeynz]

A guy called Harry or Hazzard on KB makes them. He's got a few different designs these days

Cheers, is he local to chch? What sort of price do they sell for?

Also I've finally scored myself a FXR to do some bucket racing on, however there is a problem with the engine, not sure what yet, its arriving today.

[phoenixgtr]

Yep he's a Chch local. Here's an ad here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=100419). He makes front fairings for FXRs too

[Monkeynz]

Yep he's a Chch local. Here's an ad here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=100419). He makes front fairings for FXRs too

Awesome, cheers for that.
I've got that FXR at home now, stripped all the fairings off of it but will remount the front fairing in a slightly different position. Tried to turn over the engine but its real tight, put it into gear and rocked the bike backwards and forwards and the engine hardly moves. Any clues?
Also needs some new tires, new fork seals and a new chain.
Nice little project, any help/input ideas would be gratefully received.
Cheers

[Yow Ling]

Maybe its done a rod or big end, pm brenchch or Brendan over at fxr150.co.nz

[Monkeynz]

Maybe its done a rod or big end, pm brenchch or Brendan over at fxr150.co.nz

Yea possibly, I have a feeling it might of been starved of oil for some reason and has partially seized. I will try and track down a secondhand engine but I've heard they are like hens teeth to get. Have put some crc into the barrel and will see if I can free it up and go from there. Thinking I will still need to strip the engine down.

[Kickaha]

Yea possibly, I have a feeling it might of been starved of oil for some reason and has partially seized. I will try and track down a secondhand engine but I've heard they are like hens teeth to get. Have put some crc into the barrel and will see if I can free it up and go from there. Thinking I will still need to strip the engine down.

A secondhand engine (if you can find one) will quite possibly cost as much or more than rebuilding the one you have (depending on whats wrong)

Bren_chch has all the parts for them

[Monkeynz]

Alright cool, thanks for that. I will contact him then and see what he's got and work out what I'll need. Definitely looking like a strip down. Any bike mechanics needing some panelbeating done? :2thumbsup

[Monkeynz]

Managed to get the FXR fired up today after a bit coaxing with the jumper leads. However the engine will run for a bit then suddenly stop and I mean stops dead. Then it can't even be kick started or off the starter motor. Something is locking it up but have no idea what. No obvious knocking sounds when running but there is a strange noise. Have touched base with Brendon.
Hopefully nothing toooooooo major, fingers crossed.

[Yow Ling]

Almost sure its the big end, I cant remember seeing a piston seizure on a fxr , but plenty of big ends. Easy fixed just book it in at the MotoFXR repair centre (brens place)

[Monkeynz]

Almost sure its the big end, I cant remember seeing a piston seizure on a fxr , but plenty of big ends. Easy fixed just book it in at the MotoFXR repair centre (brens place)

Hey cheers Yow, yea I'm back from my week away playing golf and will contact bren again this weekend and get a diagnosis. But it sounds like you are right thinking about it. I'm going to try and get to the battle of the buckets but just to watch and will get the bike all set for the new season. Need to sort out some sticky tires and a new chain.

[Monkeynz]

Have been in contact with Bren, dropping the engine into him tomorrow for the replacement of the big end.
Is there a limit to the size of the plate that your number gets put on? Probably a silly question but however, there it is.
Have made up some plates from a scrap car bumper.

[F5 Dave]

rules in MNZ handbook (or on website)

[puddytat]

Min width 285mm, min height 235mm, oval or rectangular in shape
height of figure 140mm, space between figures 15mm
width of figure 80mm,width of stroke 25mm
A plain form of figure with no scrolls or pinstripe

[Yow Ling]

Min width 285mm, min height 235mm, oval or rectangular in shape
height of figure 140mm, space between figures 15mm
width of figure 80mm,width of stroke 25mm
A plain form of figure with no scrolls or pinstripe


And then there is something about the colour, aparently yellow isnt right

[Muzzab]

And then there is something about the colour, aparently yellow isnt right

White numbers on a black background seems to be the most common I've seen.

[Mudflaps]

Holy cow!!! You guys are flying!!!

Great racing. Very different to our close quarter combat races we have down here in Welly. Huge track to eh!!

Wow

[Buddha#81]

Holy cow!!! You guys are flying!!!

Great racing. Very different to our close quarter combat races we have down here in Welly. Huge track to eh!!

Wow

I dont think you can call 130kph fast but good fun!

[Skunk]

And then there is something about the colour, aparently yellow isnt right
F4 is white on black background
F5 is black on white background


Figures: Must be clearly legible in the required colour for class, the following minimum
dimensions:
Height of Figure 140mm Space between figures 15mm
Width of Figure 80mm Width of Stroke 25mm
A plain form of figure shall be used with no scrolls or pinstripe.
Colour: In the required colour for the class and of a matt finish to reduce reflection.

125cc & 150 S/S White background, black figures
Formula 3 Black background, white figures
250GP Yellow Background, black figures
600 Sports Production Yellow background, black figures
Production Superbike White background, black figures
Sidecars – Formula One White background, black figures
Sidecars – Formula Two Yellow background, black figures
Pro Twin Orange background, black figures

Miniature Road Racing:
Up to 50cc White background, black figures
Open Black background, white figures
Sidecars Black background, white figures

Classic and Post Classic:
Up to 250cc Dark Green background,white figures
Up to 350cc Blue background, white figures
Up to 500cc Yellow background, black figures
Open Red background, white figures

[Monkeynz]

F4 is white on black background
F5 is black on white background

Holy crap, didn't think i would get such a response as that. I have something made pretty close to those measurements, haven't had the numbers done yet as I haven't registered a number yet. Still have to join the necessary clubs. How strict are they on the sizing if it is only bucket racing?
Thanks for all the info.

[Buddha#81]

Holy crap, didn't think i would get such a response as that. I have something made pretty close to those measurements, haven't had the numbers done yet as I haven't registered a number yet. Still have to join the necessary clubs. How strict are they on the sizing if it is only bucket racing?
Thanks for all the info.

Not too strict, but there is a MNZ ruling so you need to be close and use the correct colours. You will gain less attention if your bike is clean and tidy and everything is in order.

[Monkeynz]

Not too strict, but there is a MNZ ruling so you need to be close and use the correct colours. You will gain less attention if your bike is clean and tidy and everything is in order.

Cool, i did a measure up and i'm only 5mm out on the height so should be pretty right I think. I just need to make some mounting brackets to fit them on to bike now.

[Monkeynz]

I'm intending to join the BMRC next year but do you think if I contacted them now they would hold a racing number for me ready for when I join? I have a number in mind and I can see that it is still available but don't want someone else to grab it. :shifty:

[Buddha#81]

I'm intending to join the BMRC next year but do you think if I contacted them now they would hold a racing number for me ready for when I join? I have a number in mind and I can see that it is still available but don't want someone else to grab it. :shifty:

yup........choose one and get them your email so you get the newsletters.

[Monkeynz]

yup........choose one and get them your email so you get the newsletters.

Yea I've already registered for their emails so have been receiving them. Cheers. I have had a couple of meet ups with Mary-lou before she relinquished her time as president. I will send an email to them about my wanted number then. :done:

[Monkeynz]

I have spoken to someone regarding putting my number on hold so can now organise getting some cut and fitted to my plates. Cool:woohoo:

[Yow Ling]

I have spoken to someone regarding putting my number on hold so can now organise getting some cut and fitted to my plates. Cool:woohoo:

just go to pitlane motorcycles and buy them they are about $1 each

[Monkeynz]

just go to pitlane motorcycles and buy them they are about $1 each

Awesome, I'll do that. It will be cheaper than getting a signwriter to cut them. Thanks for the tip. Whats the sizing of them?

[Yow Ling]

Awesome, I'll do that. It will be cheaper than getting a signwriter to cut them. Thanks for the tip. Whats the sizing of them?

They are the same size as everyone elses !

[Monkeynz]

They are the same size as everyone elses !

Cool, so I assume that they are the minimum size required, or are they bigger?

[gav]

I have spoken to someone regarding putting my number on hold so can now organise getting some cut and fitted to my plates. Cool:woohoo:
I guess you found this then http://www.bmrc.co.nz/Club%20Info/availble%20numbers.php
Not sure how up to date it is though?

[Monkeynz]

I guess you found this then http://www.bmrc.co.nz/Club%20Info/availble%20numbers.php
Not sure how up to date it is though?

Yea I've spoken to Bren and he said it shouldn't be a problem. Going for number 35. :niceone: