Kaitoke 21-02

[richban]

Fun day with the karters not sure what direction they are running.

Who's coming?

Dust off whatever needs dusting off and turn up!

[Str8 Jacket]

IF my SS bike is ready to roll for the following weekend then I will be there. Not too likely though... :(

[hmurphy]

Yep I'm there even if it's pissing down. Can someone else turn up and still go out even if the weather is completely atrocious? Unless it's really dangerous of course. I'm getting sick of not being on track. Test day at Manfeild yesterday didn't happen because of rain and I haven't been on track in such a long time.

[Str8 Jacket]

Yep I'm there even if it's pissing down. Can someone else turn up and still go out even if the weather is completely atrocious? Unless it's really dangerous of course. I'm getting sick of not being on track. Test day at Manfeild yesterday didn't happen because of rain and I haven't been on track in such a long time.

Wanna come help get our bikes ready for manfeild?! ;)

[NOID]

Should be there, all depends on if i can get some time to fix what i broke last weekend at roys

[Trudes]

I plan on coming, haven't had nearly enough track time lately, so will most probably ride even if it's wet.

[fi5hy]

get back to work Mr Adlam

[saxet]

I'm planning to show up meself.

[richban]

get back to work Mr Adlam

True get that bike back together. Like being a beauty queen there are Certain obligations that come with being number one guy. The first is you have to give everyone the opportunity to beat you. The second is you must weld up thier exhausts whenever a want to be number one guy requests it. The third is you must never crash as that is a sign of weakness that other want to be number one guys will pray upon.

[Buckets4Me]

I'm off to the streat races (and wouldn't have come anyway )
so you are all safe I'm not taking the silverware home with me

have fun all

[F5 Dave]

Yeah I'll be there. As long as the sun is out & there is a slight tailwind up the hill to help the fiddy & the lawns have been perfectly manicured & they stock the fridge with my favorite beer -which changes on a whim & . . . .

[Str8 Jacket]

Yeah I'll be there. As long as the sun is out & there is a slight tailwind up the hill to help the fiddy & the lawns have been perfectly manicured & they stock the fridge with my favorite beer -which changes on a whim & . . . .

So you've had a sex change then!

[Trudes]

It's called being armed with a ton of excuses incase he doesn't feel like getting outta bed that morning! ;)

[F5 Dave]

Well I will have already got up once at ~ 6 & changed a nappy, - but the bed's gravitational pull sucks me back in, where I seem to get even heavier for any further escape attempts

[Trudes]

haha, I know the feeling Dave, minus the shitty nappy though, thank god!!:sick:

[Kendog]

Fun day with the karters not sure what direction they are running.

Who's coming?

Dust off whatever needs dusting off and turn up!
Pretty keen.
But I said that last time, so will have to try harder this time.

[richban]

Pretty keen.
But I said that last time, so will have to try harder this time.

Well the long range forecast looks great. No excesses now.

[F5 Dave]

haha, I know the feeling Dave, minus the shitty nappy though, thank god!!:sick:
I can drop some off if you want to 'live the experience'.

[fi5hy]

I'll be there trying out my new mods

[F5 Dave]

Getting that rim tape on smoothly is a bitch innit?

Forecast looks good.

[NOID]

Fi5hy that looks wicked !:love: good job. unfortunitly i wont be down, have to take a small break from racing :crybaby: to work on my new bobber project :ar15:

[Trudes]

Geeze! That's a bit flash Fishy!! I hope that rim tape doesn't weigh too much! ;)

[fi5hy]

The rim tape has only been on for 1.5 years but the fairing is new

[Trudes]

Did you clean it or something? It looks all shiny (we like shiny!)

[Number One]

awww THIS is on Sunday. Enjoy all

[andrew a]

Looks like I should be there. Hope the weather is OK.
See you there.

[hmurphy]

Heading out to test my bucket again soon. Hopefully it's all working fine. Weather is looking good and I am definitely going to be there.

Sunday 21st Feb:
MAX 21°C
MIN 15°C
Sunny periods and cloudy periods. Northerly winds.

[jasonu]

I'll be there trying out my new mods
What are the forks from?

[fi5hy]

What are the forks from?

The bike itself is a ZXR 250 frame with standard front end, rear has an 08 ZX6R rear shock and of course the MIGHTY LONCIN POWER plant

[richban]

I will be there. Can't wait to see how the bike goes on a short track now it works good sometimes!

I too have some performance mods to test. I now have an extra 200hp thanks to a really nice tinted visor I purchased the other day. Yes that's correct, 200hp. So Fish you don't stand a chance. Give up now!

[hmurphy]

I will be there. Can't wait to see how the bike goes on a short track now it works good sometimes!

I too have some performance mods to test. I now have an extra 200hp thanks to a really nice tinted visor I purchased the other day. Yes that's correct, 200hp. So Fish you don't stand a chance. Give up now!

Hahaha awesome. I have made a few mods to my bucket that should help with power. Just need a new carb and I'm sorted. Doubt I can afford a visor that produces an extra 200hp though. Bugger.

[Skunk]

I'm going to test some mods if I can get my Bucket there (my van is in Katikati/Hampton Downs/Paeroa area). I'm removing the fairing to save weight.

[Kendog]

I'm going to test some mods if I can get my Bucket there (my van is in Katikati/Hampton Downs/Paeroa area). I'm removing the fairing to save weight.
If you remove the wheels to save more weight, we should be able to fit it in the van for you.

[fi5hy]

I will be there. Can't wait to see how the bike goes on a short track now it works good sometimes!

I too have some performance mods to test. I now have an extra 200hp thanks to a really nice tinted visor I purchased the other day. Yes that's correct, 200hp. So Fish you don't stand a chance. Give up now!

Shit rich not the VISOR NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OO

[richban]

Shit rich not the VISOR NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OO

Thats right bitch. And some stickers, god knows how much power they will impart. Probably another 100. Are you scared yet? Don't make me take my exhaust off!

[blackdog]

hi guys, just wundrin' if spectators were welcome? would like to come have a looksee, maybe with a view to getting something together for a crack at it meself, so keen on pickn yer brains aswell

weather def looks good too :) what start and finish times you got in mind?

[richban]

hi guys, just wundrin' if spectators were welcome? would like to come have a looksee, maybe with a view to getting something together for a crack at it meself, so keen on pickn yer brains aswell

weather def looks good too :) what start and finish times you got in mind?


Racing starts around 9:30ish and goes till about 4:30ish You can see the complete track from some points so good spectating and yes very welcome. Get into it.

[blackdog]

Racing starts around 9:30ish and goes till about 4:30ish You can see the complete track from some points so good spectating and yes very welcome. Get into it.

cheers and awesome thank you
look forward to meeting yers

[hmurphy]

I have a problem. My Previa has stopped working so I have no family wagon to tow the trailer to buckets. Is there any chance someone could swing through Silverstream on their way to buckets and take myself and the bucket to Kaitoke? Cheers! (I will try for the rest of the day to get the bloody car to start but will most likely fail).

[Skunk]

Yeah, I'd like to help you Hamish but I have no vehicle...

Anyone able to pick me and my bike up? Please?

EDIT: Sorted... :)

[saxet]

I have a problem. My Previa has stopped working so I have no family wagon to tow the trailer to buckets. Is there any chance someone could swing through Silverstream on their way to buckets and take myself and the bucket to Kaitoke? Cheers! (I will try for the rest of the day to get the bloody car to start but will most likely fail).

I should be able to do that, pm me with a time tomoorrow u wanna be picked up. With a cell no. also.
Tex.

[hmurphy]

Hey cheers man! But I managed to borrow a friends car for tomorrow to tow the trailer. Hope to catch you there

[hmurphy]

BUGGER IT!!!!! My damn camera stuffed up on both of the recordings I did. The files are there but are corrupt. Hopefully I can repair them and chuck at least some footage up from today.

Anyway, cheers everyone! What a day! Awesome fun and some wicked riding too. Still chasing a win. Hopefully one day. Congrats to Fish and Andrew who were carving up as usual and Richard for that amazing high side. I take my hat off to you mate, that was awesome. You were going fast as out there too.

[hmurphy]

BUGGER IT!!!!! My damn camera stuffed up on both of the recordings I did. The files are there but are corrupt. Hopefully I can repair them and chuck at least some footage up from today.

Anyway, cheers everyone! What a day! Awesome fun and some wicked riding too. Still chasing a win. Hopefully one day. Congrats to Fish and Andrew who were carving up as usual and Richard for that amazing high side. I take my hat off to you mate, that was awesome. You were going fast as out there too.

[Kendog]

That was good fun, great racing everyone.
Isn't Kaitoke an amazing place on a day like this.

I have plenty of spare rubber on the slicks now as well.

[Trudes]

Mint day of racing!!
Thanks to all you kind folks who came out and spent some time flagging for us, you guys rock!! :hug:
Hope all the walking wounded are doing ok, remember, if it's not feeling better tomorrow it may pay to go fill in an ACC form (and say you fell off a ladder or similar non-motorcycle related activity).
I now have slicks on my bike, the tread has disappeared and there's more rubber on them now than there was this morning! I kept wondering what the grotty noise from my front wheel was every time I went round a right-hand corner, then I realised it was the extra rubber rubbing on my mudguard. I think Rangi needs a shave.
Hope to see some of you at Taumarunui, otherwise next time. Have some photos from the last race, so if you want to see the ones of you, let me know. :)

[fi5hy]

me please.....................

[andrew a]

Hi all I had a good days racing. Good weather and good grip. Hope your leg in OK Richard. Caleb was complaining about his knee. Mum was not pleased!
Hoping to see some pic or some vid.
Thanks to the organisers also.

[F5 Dave]

Yeah it was a good day, surprised more didn't show up. Might be a while before I'm back in the saddle after plate is removed next week, but hope to make it to ride Easter meet. I had the realisation yesterday that the hard front plates of body armour may have dug in & contributed to breaking the bone where it did near the shoulder.

[richban]

That was some full on racing. I had a blast. Also got the bike tune almost spot on. Who would have thought a little bucket could throw a big fella like me that far. I tried to open the video file of the crash but no go. Hamish will have to describe what he saw. Leg is really bung but can't wait to get back out there. The pace seems to keep getting turned up everyone is going faster. I will post the video footage of the other races tonight.

Cheers to everyone for a great day on and off the track.

[F5 Dave]

Well I'm not getting faster, I've got slower, I'm backing off & changing down in places I used to hold open.

But at least I've got to the bottom of the issue with the bike when I changed back to my old faithful carb. I might try to resurrect the more recent one with some dirty engineering.
Glad no one was particularly hurt.

[jasonu]

[QUOTE=F5 Dave;1129658739]Well I'm not getting faster, I've got slower, I'm backing off & changing down in places I used to hold open.

The same thing happened to me after I binned it at Paeroa.

[hmurphy]

Mint day of racing!!
Thanks to all you kind folks who came out and spent some time flagging for us, you guys rock!! :hug:
Hope all the walking wounded are doing ok, remember, if it's not feeling better tomorrow it may pay to go fill in an ACC form (and say you fell off a ladder or similar non-motorcycle related activity).
I now have slicks on my bike, the tread has disappeared and there's more rubber on them now than there was this morning! I kept wondering what the grotty noise from my front wheel was every time I went round a right-hand corner, then I realised it was the extra rubber rubbing on my mudguard. I think Rangi needs a shave.
Hope to see some of you at Taumarunui, otherwise next time. Have some photos from the last race, so if you want to see the ones of you, let me know. :)

Yah I would like to see some photos! Cheers!

[Trudes]

I'll go through them tonight and pick out some goodish ones. I was only standing at pit wall facing into the sun, so they're not that flash, but the action still shows. I was trying to get a good pic of you just about lying on the track as you come round that corner Hamish, but you pick the bike back up so quick that most are either blurry or you're already upright again, but hopefully there'll be something decent. :)

[Kendog]

Some photos from Trudes

[Kendog]

A few more

[saxet]

Finally got some footage to load from Fishys helmet cam.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmEl2fx4Jcw

[richban]

Finally got some footage to load from Fishys helmet cam.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmEl2fx4Jcw

Funny. Pitty the camera wasn't facing the other way.

[hmurphy]

Awesome photos! Thanks! Hahaha Richard, nice little diagram there.