Battle of the Buckets date is set

[Bren_chch]

2010 Battle of the Buckets date is set, Saturday the 7th of August, followed by more bucket racing on Sunday the 8th of August with the BEARS motorcycle club.

More Details to come.

[richban]

2010 Battle of the Buckets date is set, Saturday the 7th of August, followed by more bucket racing on Sunday the 8th of August with the BEARS motorcycle club.

More Details to come.


Sweet. I am coming. Just booked the week off work.

[hmurphy]

If Pro Twins works out to be too expensive for me (... well.... when it does) then I will sell the pro twin and use a little of that money to come have a crack at this.

[Kendog]

Sweet. I am coming. Just booked the week off work.


If Pro Twins works out to be too expensive for me (... well.... when it does) then I will sell the pro twin and use a little of that money to come have a crack at this.
Just a note for the Wellington guys.
The 5th round of the Wellington points series is on that Sunday.

[richban]

Just a note for the Wellington guys.
The 5th round of the Wellington points series is on that Sunday.


Points blah who needs em. Lets all just flag that one and head to CHCH

[hmurphy]

Points blah who needs em. Lets all just flag that one and head to CHCH

Yeah agreed.

[F5 Dave]

Sounds good, I'm keen, although no snow this year please. Might see if I can blag a 100 to take as well.

Are they running a 50 GP as promised?

Guys take the trip, it is a worthwhile experience & these SI cuns aren't so bad & put on a good meeting.

Erm 'B' track I hope?

[Bren_chch]

Are they running a 50 GP as promised?

We were thinking of just giving the 50gp trophy to you in the morning, just to get it out the way.

Yes, B track.

more info soon.

[Bren_chch]

Might see if I can blag a 100 to take as well. ooooh!!! bring down that ke100 thing, then we can have a proper showdown!! :D

[Trudes]

But the snow is the most interesting thing about Chch..... owwwwwwwwww :laugh:

[k14]

Gah, don't think I can attend, will be in Canada :(

[Buckets4Me]

Points blah who needs em. Lets all just flag that one and head to CHCH

make it 15 points for anyone that shows up from wellington + whatever they get in the race

might try and get there but not holding out to much hope :(

[Yow Ling]

why not make BOB round 5 of welly buckets

[Monkeynz]

Awesome, a whole weekend of racing, ya can't beat that. I'll be there with bells on!

[Bren_chch]

and then if you are really keen its Levels the weekend after! :D

[ajturbo]

please no snow... or at least some sort of warning so that we can race in survival suits....


but hey, i could have my arm twisted.... just need a bed and would it be a problem to have mac there?

i may.. MAY even have a faster GT by then... (aiming for 24HP....) and don't go on about the carbs!!!... i will be using the STOCK ones....

[ajturbo]

why not make BOB round 5 of welly buckets

good idea...

[Kickaha]

and don't go on about the carbs!!!... i will be using the STOCK ones....

You better, we'll be checking :finger:

[Skunk]

why not make BOB round 5 of welly buckets

Why don't southern girls come north for a change?

[Monkeynz]

and then if you are really keen its Levels the weekend after! :D

Is that the 2nd or 3rd round of the Sth Island cup at Levels? I could possibly be there then too.

[Trudes]

Why don't southern girls come north for a change?

Because they're scared of the Northern boys...... They heard you guys are BIG!!! :laugh:

[Kickaha]

Why don't southern girls come north for a change?

When you guys get up to speed and can offer some decent competition we will

[Buckets4Me]

When you guys get up to speed and can offer some decent competition we will

so to run infrount way infrount of the fxr isn't enough for you (we have to finish as well !)

[richban]

When you guys get up to speed and can offer some decent competition we will

But how will we learn how to go fast if you don't come up and teach us? Spoz we will have to come down for school.

[F5 Dave]

You better, we'll be checking :finger:
Yeah but the stock ones are too big.

[Kickaha]

Yeah but the stock ones are too big.

AJ is well fucked then:msn-wink:

[ajturbo]

thats ok guys.... i'll ride one handed....

but tell me Dave, how much over size are they..... (serious question)

and IF i finish in the top 3... you can disqualify me.... i wont care...

[bucketracer]

When you guys get up to speed...........

You slow pokes, it wasn't speed we were short of last time...:bleh:...........the race was just several laps to long........:o

[Kickaha]

You slow pokes

It's called "pacing yourself"

[F5 Dave]

thats ok guys.... i'll ride one handed....

but tell me Dave, how much over size are they..... (serious question)

and IF i finish in the top 3... you can disqualify me.... i wont care...

I can't remember how big stock were, but we went over this with Ivan, do a search. area = pi x D squared divided by 4

so for a 24mm carb 3.14 x (24 x 24)/4 = 452mm2

so if your carbs are bigger than 226mm2 each they are too big

ah heck, here it is on a plate.
16.97mm

think std was 18. Tony Mack made some thin little sleeves for his 26mm carb to take it to 24mm, you could do the same if you get serious about making more power legally.

[richban]

Just booked the ferry tickets. Can't wait. I may have some space on the trailer for 1 or 2 bikes will keep people posted.

[Bren_chch]

good stuff!

[richban]

good stuff!

Hey any idea on the format at this stage. Just wondering how much practice time there will be.

[Bren_chch]

i'll post the format early this coming week. :) you dont need any practice your too fast as it is!

[richban]

i'll post the format early this coming week. :) you dont need any practice your too fast as it is!

Cool. I will be down from Wednesday if there is any chance of getting to the track before the race I will be there.

Fast my ass. Every time I start fooling myself that I am going quick. I get passed buy sketchy or Fishy like I'm standing still. Them boys are fast.

[F5 Dave]

I'm aiming to be there, I'd be leaving fri 6th & returning late on the sunday. I'll have space in the van for one bike & one body. May even be able to arrange some accom if I get my ass into gear & start grovelling to my usual Bucket makeshift hotelier & general all round good egg. Who's keen?

The question is: will I finish my 100 in time? (ho-ho!)

[Bren_chch]

Hello everyone

Because we (BMRC) have hired the track all day we are going to have a lot of racing, looks like it could be 7 rounds per class + the BOB main event + 50cc NZ GP. The 50's will not be run in a separate class throughout the day, they will only be raced separately for the 50cc NZ GP race.

Supported classes are:

F4/F5
Streetstock
Motards
Pre82/89 (run together)

Here is a rough idea on how we would like the day to go.

• 7:30 gates open
• 7:50 scrutineering starts
• 8:30 scrutineering ends
• 8:40 riders briefing (10mins)
• 8:50 Marshals out to points Radio check all marshals and lap/time keepers in position
• 9:00am first class on track for practice

10mins practice for each class:

• Streetstock 10mins practice
• F4 & F5 10mins practice
• Motards 10mins practice
• Pre82/89 10mins practice

Approx 9:50am first sprint race, grid up for 6 laps:

• Streetstock 5 mins
• F4 & F5 5mins
• Motards 5mins
• pre82/89 5mins

Approx 10:15am, first round completed.

Approx 10:20, second sprint race, grids for 6 laps:

• Streetstock 5 mins
• F4 & F5 5mins
• Motards 5mins
• pre82/89 5mins

Approx 10:45 second round completed.

Approx time 10:50

• 50cc NZ GP Race 15min race

Approx 11:10 50cc NZ GP race completed

Approx 11:15 third sprint race grids for 6 laps:

• Streetstock 5 mins
• F4 & F5 5mins
• Motards 5mins
• pre82/89 5mins

Approx 11:45 third round completed.

10min Break for BOB setup. Marshals can relocate if desired. Radio check all marshals and lap/time keepers in position.

Approx time 12:00, BOB 55mins + 1 lap

Approx time 13.00 BOB Complete!

It’s time for a 30min lunch break. Marshalls in for lunch break.

Approx time 13:30, Marshals back to points, Radio check all marshals and lap/time keepers in position.

Approx time 13:35pm. Sprint race 4, 6lap sprint races:

• Streetstock 5 mins
• Buckets 5mins
• Motards 5mins
• pre82/89 5mins

Approx 14:00 Fourth round completed.

Approx time 14:05. Sprint race 5, 6lap sprint races

• Streetstock 5 mins
• Buckets 5mins
• Motards 5mins
• pre82/89 5mins

Approx 14:30 Round 5 completed.

Approx time 14:40. Sprint race 6, 6lap sprint races

• Streetstock 5 mins
• Buckets 5mins
• Motards 5mins
• pre82/89 5mins

Possible Round 7 and 8 as above if we have any energy left.

Ready for Sunday BEARS round. (you get a sleep in)

Entry Forms Available Soon!

[Bren_chch]

The question is: will I finish my 100 in time? (ho-ho!) you better, you're going to need it! :D

[Bren_chch]

If there is enough interest in a Friday practice i MIGHT be able to organise a discounted hire fee. (full track only)

So chop chop get interested! :yes:

[Str8 Jacket]

So chop chop get interested! :yes:

I am VERY interested. I am assuming that I can enter both street stock & F4 on two different bikes? That's a hell of alot of racing, will see what the cost is but hmmmmmmmm......

[Bren_chch]

Yes, 1 entry fee covers all.

[Str8 Jacket]

Yes, 1 entry fee covers all.

Wow! So I can pay 1 entry fee and race in as many classes as I can?.... Nice :)

[Bren_chch]

sure, if the bike is eligible for that class! :scooter:

[Str8 Jacket]

sure, if the bike is eligible for that class! :scooter:

Well right now between 2 of us we have:
2 x buckets
2 x street stockers
1 x Pre 89

;)

[Bren_chch]

hahaha you better be fit then! what is the pre89 bike?

[Str8 Jacket]

hahaha you better be fit then! what is the pre89 bike?

Sorry, meant to say probably 2x pre 89's by then.... NC21 & NC24....

We could race 3 each all day.

[Bren_chch]

We could race 3 each all day.

u guys the everready bunnies?

[Str8 Jacket]

u guys the everready bunnies?

lol, I say *could*!!

I would just race F4 & SS. The VFR's are Malcolm's I might be able to tempt him to bring his bucket + a VFR...

With that much track time you wouldn't have to even think about pain/tiredness until the end of the day!

[Bren_chch]

With that much track time you wouldn't have to even think about pain/tiredness until the end of the day!

Yes, when you collapse at the end of the day! Dont forget there is racing the next day also with BEARS.

[Str8 Jacket]

Yes, when you collapse at the end of the day! Dont forget there is racing the next day also with BEARS.

Well, last time I came down I would've probably spent all of 15 mins on the track before crashing in the warm up lap of the BoB and spending the arvo in the hospital....
Not to sure if we'll make it as we are racing the winter series and I am broke again after just the first round!!

[Kickaha]

I would've probably spent all of 15 mins on the track before crashing in the warm up lap of the BoB and spending the arvo in the hospital....

Good onya for doing that to, gave me time to put a Jacket on when we were sent back to the pits while they scraped you up off the track

[Str8 Jacket]

Good onya for doing that to, gave me time to put a Jacket on when we were sent back to the pits while they scraped you up off the track

You were very lucky cause they were going to take me straight to the hospital too. You would've had time to make a cuppa as well! ;)

[Pumba]

Well bugger me that sounds like a lot of riding. Ok who from Auckland is keen? its a hell of a drive and expensive by yourself

[Henk]

Tempting but I think if I as going to make a pilgramage that far with the bucket I'd be looking at Greymouth.

[phoenixgtr]

I am VERY interested. I am assuming that I can enter both street stock & F4 on two different bikes? That's a hell of alot of racing, will see what the cost is but hmmmmmmmm......

Do it Hels!! You guys can stay with us. Then you just have the travel cost

[phoenixgtr]

Tempting but I think if I as going to make a pilgramage that far with the bucket I'd be looking at Greymouth.

You'll get more track time at the BOB than at Greymouth!!

[gav]

You'll get more track time at the BOB than at Greymouth!!
Yep, Greymouth is a fun event, but an expensive exercise if you have just the one bike. BOB though gets you more track time than you know what to do with on one of the coolest bucket tracks in the country :)

[Henk]

We'll see. Trips away racing tend to be more about the trip away than the racing.

[Str8 Jacket]

We'll see. Trips away racing tend to be more about the trip away than the racing.

Don't you mean; 'more about the drinking'!! :p

[Dutchee]

Don't you mean; 'more about the drinking'!! :p

No, no, no, no, no. You've got us all wrong.
It's about the bikes, the drinking, the getting out of Auckland (in absolutely no particular order).

The hangovers/upchucking is just an added bonus and has now become the basis of how we keep score hahaha

[Kendog]

The hangovers/upchucking is just an added bonus and has now become the basis of how we keep score hahaha
Who's winning? :msn-wink:

[Henk]

Don't you mean; 'more about the drinking'!! :p

What drinking? :innocent:

[Henk]

however.....

You coming to either of the last two NI rounds? we should try and co-ordinate on accomodation :rockon:

[Str8 Jacket]

You coming to either of the last two NI rounds? we should try and co-ordinate on accomodation :rockon:

We'll be going to Roy's Hill but very doubful for Aucks.....

[Dutchee]

Who's winning? :msn-wink:

At the moment, we're tied. We need more rounds to sort out the winner. (I might win tomorrow), but as buckets aren't included, not sure it counts hahaha

[Buckets4Me]

No, no, no, no, no. You've got us all wrong.
It's about the bikes, the drinking, the getting out of Auckland (in absolutely no particular order).


well yes in order
Auckland first :)
then bikes drinking in no particular order

[Dutchee]

well yes in order
Auckland first :)
then bikes drinking in no particular order
Sorry, I'd been drinking. Your order is correct.

But it sounds to me that you need to head down with Pumba and represent the upper north island ;)

Then again, with what they're showing us on the news, I'm too soft to head down there. Roys Hill will be the first away trip for us, and they better not deliver snow.

[F5 Dave]

Snow? it won't snow at the BOB . . . again


Nah seriously it ain't likely. It is a cool meet & has always been sunny when I've gone but for that one time.

[Buckets4Me]

But it sounds to me that you need to head down with Pumba and represent the upper north island ;)

Then again, with what they're showing us on the news, I'm too soft to head down there.

my bike dosent float to well so may have to pass on that one
na I may very well be out of action by then and unable to ride (would love to go down but the bank wants me to pay the morgage and the boss wont let me have any more time off work)

[Kickaha]

but the bank wants me to pay the morgage and the boss wont let me have any more time off work

What a pair of arseholes :lol:

[Buckets4Me]

What a pair of arseholes :lol:

ammen to that

[Pumba]

......... and the boss wont let me have any more time off work)

FFS I have the oposite problem, the fact that I have 9 days left from last year is considered exsisve and at evey fucken opurtunity they get they are on at me to use it.

[Pumba]

So I have been thinking about how I would do this cause I am pretty keen (and as per my previous post has some leave to use) and so far have got to this:

Leave Auckland Thursday 5 August and head for Wellington. Scab a bed for their.
10.45am Ferry crossing Friday 6 August getting into Picton 1.35pm and driving onto Christchurch (Google maps says it is about 4 and a half hours Picton to Chch, last time I was down this way was on the bike and we didn’t go directly to Chch). Accommodation to be sorted.
BOB Saturday 7 August.
Now I need to ask, BEAR’s racing on Sunday 8 August, is it worth hanging around for it? Feed back I seem to be reading of the other site is that it may not be. Can some tell me how much racing we might get and what the costs may be?
Thoughts at the moment are that I won’t and Sunday 9 August I will aim for the 2.25pm sailing from Picton, scabbing another bed for the evening and in Wellington.
Monday 10 August, Wellington to Auckland.

Any suggestions or comments welcomed, as well as anybody else that may be keen to share costs. At the very lest I will have the ute, so space for one more bike and person.

[Yow Ling]

Bears should get 3 races plus practice. People are only grumbling because Cams can run a 1/2 day meet and get 5 races plus practice. If you are driving all this way you might as well enter the next day as well $40 entry

[Damien_Toman]

Hi Pumba

I'm also thinking about the Battle of the Buckets. Remember, I rode my bucket (FXR150) from Christchurch to Auckland, via the Napier-Taupo road in heavy sleet just before the big snow-in :). I want to try Ruapuna.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dty1/sets/72157622520101836/

Going back down again with my bucket to race in Christchurch would be fun.

Seriously interested,

Damien

[timg]

Accommodation to be sorted.
BOB Saturday 7 August.
Now I need to ask, BEAR’s racing on Sunday 8 August, is it worth hanging around for it? Feed back I seem to be reading of the other site is that it may not be. .

We've got a couple of spare bedrooms, 1 with a double bed and the other 2 singles. 10 minutes to Ruapuna.

BEARS - Wot Yow Ling said. Cheers

[Ned Kelly]

The boys from ESE have been thinking about making the trip Pumba. We were waiting to see the results with the new bikes. I feel it will be not to bad. A few months to get things fine tuned. Really like those long tracks the GP engines really go well .
Spoke with Keith Biddle a few weeks ago and he said he would be keen to go back with Avalon . He has a RS with a GP125 that she will run. Not my one this time.
Will see how we go. All things going well we maybe get there yet.

[Henk]

I'm starting to think about it. Too much leave apparently.

[Str8 Jacket]

I doubt very much that Malcolm and I will make it down for this. The thought's there, the wallets are empty! *sigh*

[marsheng]

Ruapuna is normally open for hire on Fridays for $50. You get the track for 1/2 every hour. So if any of you out of town chaps want to get up to speed, come early. The track is open from 9 till 5. Cheers

[F5 Dave]

won't be the B track being used though will it?

[Bren_chch]

Ruapuna is normally open for hire on Fridays for $50. You get the track for 1/2 every hour. So if any of you out of town chaps want to get up to speed, come early. The track is open from 9 till 5. Cheers

Its 100 if your not a mci or car club member.

[Muzzab]

[QUOTE=timg;1129768139]We've got a couple of spare bedrooms, 1 with a double bed and the other 2 singles. 10 minutes to Ruapuna.

AAA++++ Accom and great company.:Punk:

[F5 Dave]

ok welly guys, who's up for a roadtrip? Enthuse me to book a ticket for the van.

[Bren_chch]

and then let me know who will be here friday so i can try and organise a good rate for track time

[timg]

Ruapuna is normally open for hire on Fridays for $50. You get the track for 1/2 every hour. So if any of you out of town chaps want to get up to speed, come early. The track is open from 9 till 5. Cheers :Oi:! Get back to fabricating my all alloy FXR frame and super quick engine :doh:

[gav]

:Oi:! Get back to fabricating my all alloy FXR frame and super quick engine :doh:
Heyyyyyy .... thats enough of that, FFS ... hard enough to stay with as it is ;)

[Buddha#81]

The "Man Cave" can probably host a couple of unsuspecting drunken louts. Wrong side of town (20 min to track) but have a good fish n chippy and bottle store 2min walk away, big screen TV and porn collection!

[Trudes]

A porn COLLECTION!!! That's it, I'm in!!! :laugh:

[Buddha#81]

A porn COLLECTION!!! That's it, I'm in!!! :laugh:

I thought that might seal the deal for someone!:shit: Will need to get it back from Bren first!

[timg]

(20 min to track) 20 minutes eh? :lol: Stay at Bood's and he'll Helichopter you to the track - blardy spoilt factory riders :gob:

[Str8 Jacket]

ok welly guys, who's up for a roadtrip? Enthuse me to book a ticket for the van.

Can Malcolm and I hide in the back of the van?

[Buddha#81]

Can Malcolm and I hide in the back of the van?

Offers of porn and people smuggling.....this could be the best BOB yet!