CAMS/BUCKETS@LEVELS 9th Jan

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CLASSES

PRE 63
PRE 72
PRE82
PRE 89
BUCKETS

With only five classes on day you can be sure of a LOT of racing on the day.:niceone:

http://cams-racing.org.nz for entry forms.Or just turn up on the day, set to go.

[k14]

Not going to be moderns?

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Get back to you on that, If our prez sez yez, I'll ask MNZ to amend our entry to include Moderns, otherwise.........no!

[k14]

Get back to you on that, If our prez sez yez, I'll ask MNZ to amend our entry to include Moderns, otherwise.........no!
If you do there is a good chance you will get some good numbers, seeing nationals kicks off the following weekend! How much is entry?

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If we had an idea of how many might turn up we will do it. Download entry from CAMS site. Pre entries $45, $55 on the day

[k14]

Well let us know on here if you decide to allow moderns :)

[Wingnut]

I would definatley be there if there is moderns - I know of atleast 2 others who would be into it as well. Crossing the fingers..............:clap:

[k14]

I would definatley be there if there is moderns - I know of atleast 2 others who would be into it as well. Crossing the fingers..............:clap:
Yeah only thing that would stop me is if I don't get my bike running in time :niceone:

[Wingnut]

Yeah only thing that would stop me is if I don't get my bike running in time :niceone:

Yea I hope that comes together for ya man.

[k14]

Well I have it on good authority that CAMS are happy to run a moderns class but only if they get good enough numbers to justify it, which is fair. I'm guessing they would want over 10 but 15 would be a better number. I am still a maybe (waiting for engine parts to come from the states) but are there any other guys keen to ride there? Would be great practice 1 week before nats kick off!

[squarewheels]

I'd be more than keen to get out there on my pro twin. Got bike, don't have race experience just keen to get out and give it a go

[Wingnut]

Once again I would be keen. I know of one other also who would be. But at this late stage - it doesn't look like much of a goer unfortunately...

[k14]

Once again I would be keen. I know of one other also who would be. But at this late stage - it doesn't look like much of a goer unfortunately...
Yes I think you are right. Maybe next time they will allow moderns and may get some good numbers. I know they are a classics racing club but I think if they had of allowed moderns from the start for this meeting they would have had 20+. Would have helped the club out quite well financially!

[Monkeynz]

[http://cams-racing.org.nz for entry forms.Or just turn up on the day, set to go.[/QUOTE]

Can you get a racing licence on the day too? I've joined a club but haven't applied for a racing licence yet.
Still want to try and get down there.

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[http://cams-racing.org.nz for entry forms.Or just turn up on the day, set to go.

Can you get a racing licence on the day too? I've joined a club but haven't applied for a racing licence yet.
Still want to try and get down there.[/QUOTE]


yes

[Monkeynz]

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Awesome, I thought that would be the case but its always better to check. I've received my Club membership card today so things are looking good. :2thumbsup

[Monkeynz]

Looking like I'll make it to Levels but need a front slick for an FXR. I have a cut one but can't get it to bead properly on the rim so would like a normal slick thats not too old if anyone has one for sale?
Went to fit my replacement chain and its about 3 links too short so need to go back to the shop, :Oops:.
Will buy a licence on the day.:scooter:

[oyster]

90 or 95 section slicks should bead up fine on an FXR rim.
Make sure the rim is clean and free from corrosion damage. Then a thin film of grease on both tyre and rim, (only where it "beads")

Then a bit of dishwashing liquid as you bead it up. I put them up to 50 pound for half an hour to settle them then back to 32 to balance them. Never had a problem yet, following this procedure. If you're really stuck, PM me and I'll get you a good S/H front slick suitable.

[Monkeynz]

90 or 95 section slicks should bead up fine on an FXR rim.
Make sure the rim is clean and free from corrosion damage. Then a thin film of grease on both tyre and rim, (only where it "beads")

Then a bit of dishwashing liquid as you bead it up. I put them up to 50 pound for half an hour to settle them then back to 32 to balance them. Never had a problem yet, following this procedure. If you're really stuck, PM me and I'll get you a good S/H front slick suitable.

The rim is all good, I'm thinking the tyre is getting well past it's use by date, its a Michelin 9/58-17. I tried dishwashing liquid with water and then straight dishwashing liquid, pumped the tyre up to 65 psi and it still didn't want to bead. I'll PM you and see what you've got, thanks for your reply :yes:

[Monkeynz]

Went and changed the chain today and got one thats the correct length. So the bucket is almost there, just need to sort out my front tyre. Thanks Oyster for your offer, :2thumbsup

Have added some more photo's to the album.

[GaZBur]

Hi Guys. Is anyone going from Dunedin that has space for a bike and person share petrol costs, or even just a bike please?
I expect to have the new bike sorted by then. Just got a 1987 FZR 1000 for the pre 89 class, bit of a change from the Motards.
If you can help can you email me please as I wont be near the phone most of the time.
email gary.burrows@otagomotorcycleclub.org.nz

Thanks
GaZ

PS. Hey does anyone know if you can get slicks for an 160/60-18 rear?

[Yow Ling]

GaZ

PS. Hey does anyone know if you can get slicks for an 160/60-18 rear?

Short answer no. There are some good tyres like Avon AM23 that may do the job they are a race compound but treaded, probably around 500 pingers (an AM22 front was 400)

Easier option may be to put a 17" rim on the back, wheels and tyres are open in post classic

[Kickaha]

PS. Hey does anyone know if you can get slicks for an 160/60-18 rear?

You'd be best to start looking for a rear wheel out of a later model that is 17 inch , by 1989 they had a 17 which would give you a better selection for tyres

[GaZBur]

Thanks Yow And Kick. Thats what my initial suspicions were but was hoping for the easy (cheaper) option as usual.

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Shop wont be available on the day. Make sure you take your lunch and liquids.

It's a long way to the shop if yer wanna sausage roll

[Monkeynz]

Shop wont be available on the day. Make sure you take your lunch and liquids.

It's a long way to the shop if yer wanna sausage roll

Great, thanks for that. I was intending of buying some supplies on Friday night.

[RG Racer 123]

Hey everyone, late notice i know but anybody got space to take me and my bike down to timaru tomorow? flick me a txt 0276943211 cheers, Jordan

[Monkeynz]

Wow what a day, I'm absolutely shagged. A big thank you to the CAMS club and marshalls for putting the racing on, my first race day and first time to Levels, what an awesome track. A big thank you to all who gave me advice and helped me when the bike didn't play ball in one race. Look forward to improving further and passing some of you, he he.:laugh:

[gav]

LMAO, yeah, I'll be watching ... you'll be up there in no time! That was an awesome days racing too, great to get so much track time too.

Oh unlucky Gazbur, you were going well there for awhile too :(

[Monkeynz]

[QUOTE=gav;1129604415]LMAO, yeah, I'll be watching ... you'll be up there in no time! That was an awesome days racing too, great to get so much track time too.

When I started I was amazed at how quick you guys were taking the corners, it was great to watch from the back and new I just had to overcome the brain block of getting the bike over further, was getting there in the end but still a lot of room for improvement. Still didn't get my knees down even with my long legs so need to get over a bit more. :niceone:

[GaZBur]

LMAO, yeah, I'll be watching ... you'll be up there in no time! That was an awesome days racing too, great to get so much track time too.

Oh unlucky Gazbur, you were going well there for awhile too :(
Thanks for your concern and all the others who asked and loaded up my bike for me. Actually I consider myself to be lucky as things could have been a lot worse as it was a huge off. Got to expect the occasional bin so long as you don't take anyone else out it is part of the expected outcomes sometimes.
The bike has a lot of roll over damage and all the plastics are broken, some fixable some not. Lots of other broken bits but nothing too bad found so far, straightning the rear subfame may be a bastard though. The engine starts anyway. Was going ok for a first outing (2 thirds and a second and a dnf) but plagued by the clutch slip that restricted me to about 2/3 power. Got one run on the straight without clutch slip and sure i saw 230 kph on the speedo and wonder how accurate that would be. Should be a weapon when sorted and can get better feel out of the brakes. Would like to know why I high sided. Probably pushing too hard for the tyres or the chain was thrown locking the back wheel as it was off when the bike came to rest. Either way it was my fault as I was riding and it was me who aligned the chain.
As for me I am surprisingly good for a high side onto my back, slide then roll 360 back onto my back and slide for another fair distance. Seemed from my point of view that I slid for at least 2 minutes hah hah! Crush bruising on thumb and left ankle. Bruises up leg, thigh, and left arm that are quite deep. I am not even in any pain, and only limp for the first few steps until the muscles get used to moving again. My leathers are fine coz they stayed in my gear bag, Scotts leathers on the other hand are buggered. 2 holes in the bum and back and the back stitching ripped out. Not sure I want to buy them now Scott, they were more comfortable than mine for a while but they are a bit rough now for the price!!!
Nice to meet all you guys and hope to see you again soon. I expect to have the FZR up and running in a month or so but may get back onto the DR as it still managed to get midfield at last years Nationals Clubmans class at Levels.
Thanks to the organisers for a good meeting and booking a rain free day.

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Thanks to those that turned up. Good fun day and some good racing. Somebody elses fucked leathers and a twisted subframe with sprinkling of bruises and contusions dont rate as an injury accident, thanks GaZBur. Hope to see you and the bike back with us again soon. Methven maybe?

[GaZBur]

Thanks to those that turned up. Good fun day and some good racing. Somebody elses fucked leathers and a twisted subframe with sprinkling of bruises and contusions dont rate as an injury accident, thanks GaZBur. Hope to see you and the bike back with us again soon. Methven maybe?
Yep for sure Methvin either on the FZR or a Motard or both.

[Monkeynz]

Thanks to those that turned up. Good fun day and some good racing. Somebody elses fucked leathers and a twisted subframe with sprinkling of bruises and contusions dont rate as an injury accident, thanks GaZBur. Hope to see you and the bike back with us again soon. Methven maybe?

It was my first time racing as well as being at Levels (you could probably tell as I was at the back 4 out 5 races and had a DNF due to charging probs) , I had a fanstastic day so a big thank you to all the marshalls and Cams, will definitely be back in the future.

Hope you recover to 100% soon GaZBur, never saw the crash but saw the dust. :pinch:

[GaZBur]

Did anyone get a photo of my off? Wouldn't mind a copy for the OMCC newsletter so everyone gets a laugh!