Pre89 Senior, YSS Suspension FZR1000, Vic r2

[codgyoleracer]

Now i remember why i didnt ride in the winter series last year !, cold, wet & dodgy conditions pretty much prevailed !, felt sorry for the marshalls out there in it all.

We had a good weekend overall, and learnt more about our new suspension and its set up. made some changes (mainly to the front end) and improved the bike on the brakes a bit which was good.

Decided to enter f1 as well for the extra track time/set up time and ended up on the front row after qualifying - so decided to do the race on Saturday, which was fun and managed to run at the pointy end of the field (until my footpeg came loose, & then fell off). Oh well never mind.

In Pre89 class, race one was wet, and we managed to get away into a lead and take the win. That other ole fella Earnie Cudby rode real well into 2nd place (on track) on the Junior bike.

On sunday - i only raced in the pre89 class, and managed another couple of wins, which was great. Stephen Mossman rode real well in the third and last race hanging onto my tail for 3-4 laps, until he unfortunately lost the front & crashed out. Better luck next time Mossey!

All in all a good weekend, and we developed the YSS gear a bit more in the dry , however made little progress on a good wet set up (even though we had plenty of time on track to find one !)

Glen Williams

[Crasherfromwayback]

I was up there watching Glen, and you're riding the ring off that thing!!! Was great to see.

[Matt Bleck]

Well done Glen, and thanks for not racing in F1 on Sunday!! :D

[nzkr1]

Well done Glen, now are we going to have a repeat performance from RT in this thread????????????????? Let the BS begin.

[merv]

Well done Glen, now are we going to have a repeat performance from RT in this thread????????????????? Let the BS begin.

Yeah I presume if you'd had Ohlins then the footpeg wouldn't have fallen off due to the reduced vibrations or something.

[Tony.OK]

Geez with the amount of tools ya had there on Friday, surely on of those would've been of use for tightening a footpeg! Hahaa!

Well done on the weekend dude.....!!

[scracha]

I reckon Chopper loosened your footpeg as he was worried you'd give him the learn.

[schrodingers cat]

Well done Glen, now are we going to have a repeat performance from RT in this thread????????????????? Let the BS begin.

Been waiting with interest to see how you got on. Nice effort.

Top job in the F1. Nice reminder that the rider is still the biggest variable...esp since I can't afford to buy my talent

[Robert Taylor]

Well done Glen, now are we going to have a repeat performance from RT in this thread????????????????? Let the BS begin.

No need, Glen already knows deep down that hed go faster again with thoroughbred gear. Glen also knows that he is the fastest rider in that class.

[roadracingoldfart]

Its was interesting to watch one of your (Sunday) races Glen , Mossy into the hairpin first and you playing around behind doing what you do best , freaking all the "after Glen's " with talent.
Suddenly you had enough of being behind him and pulled the pin , standard engine huh lmfao . Insert Tuio advert here ------->

Good results if not a bit predictable in posties but really good you did so well in F1 , i bet that got a few people nervous hehehe.

PS; there is a new product called "thread locker "available mate , ill get a bottle for you to stop those nasty Yamaha vibes making bolts fall out randomly.

Paul.

[Robert Taylor]

Been waiting with interest to see how you got on. Nice effort.

Top job in the F1. Nice reminder that the rider is still the biggest variable...esp since I can't afford to buy my talent

Theres a lot in just what you have said that really smacks of that old chestnut alive and well in New Zealand, tall poppy syndrome. Your post would have been agreeable but for the last totally unneccsary parting shot.

If it wasnt for people that were prepared to step up with wads of cash eg M1 Motorsport OUR SPORT WOULD BE THE POORER FOR IT.

Similarly if it werent for the many budget level racers who make great sacrifices to turn up and race the sport would also be poorer for it.Add to that the many people with skills that selflessly help these people for no commercial gain.

I think what I have said above is generalised, fair and reasonable and is a subject that Im not linking to deliberations on suspension choices.

[schrodingers cat]

Are you a poppy now RT?

GOTCHA!:tugger::tugger::tugger::tugger::tugger:

[Drew]

Apologies, my computer skills are similiar to CraigsYou bite a lot at comments ya never used to Robert.


Are you a poppy now RT?

GOTCHA!:tugger::tugger::tugger::tugger::tugger:Rec kon it's pretty clear who's gonna pull the end right off one day, from what you've said.


Fuckin cool racing Mr Williams. Get back out there in F1 next month, that was bloody awesome. (Particularly since I no longer ride a thou for you to humiliate me on).

[Deano]

Awesome as always Mr Williams. I thought you were going to toy with Mossy a bit longer, but no.

[Robert Taylor]

Are you a poppy now RT?

GOTCHA!:tugger::tugger::tugger::tugger::tugger:

If youd have understood it properly it was a generalised comment, and I think a very fair one.

[slowpoke]

Are you a poppy now RT?

GOTCHA!:tugger::tugger::tugger::tugger::tugger:

Give it a fuggin' rest mate. CKT/Robert Taylor have got a record second to none and RT stands by his name.....in response you've got a naff nom de plume.....end of story. You are arguing from an indefensible position, doing and achieving fuck all worth putting your name to (or you would have), while RT/CKT help anyone brave enough to admit they need help. Or, if you are so certain of RT's ineptitude/BS you can set up in opposition......but I won't be holding my breathe on that one, it's all too easy to sling shit when you are full of it.

Sorry 'bout that Glen. I woulda loved to see you in action on the old girl, I've got a soft (hard!) spot for the ol' 5 valvers. I've got mixed feelings actually, woulda loved to see you on a heavy weight for a change, but was quite relieved I wasn't one you gave the learn to, lol. Keep givin' the F1 crew a hurry up, it's a refreshing change and gives both the F1 and Post Classic guys something to aim for.

[schrodingers cat]

Give it a fuggin' rest mate. CKT/Robert Taylor have got a record second to none and RT stands by his name.....in response you've got a naff nom de plume.....end of story. You are arguing from an indefensible position, doing and achieving fuck all worth putting your name to (or you would have), while RT/CKT help anyone brave enough to admit they need help. Or, if you are so certain of RT's ineptitude/BS you can set up in opposition......but I won't be holding my breathe on that one, it's all too easy to sling shit when you are full of it.


Now you see me - or not? LOL

Actually, I have NEVER doubted or disparaged RT's knowledge or ability. Fact

As for how appropriate or how necessary many of his posts are, I leave you to enjoy this post:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/124635-Ohlins-electronic-suspension-spotted

[codgyoleracer]

[QUOTE=roadracingoldfart;

PS; there is a new product called "thread locker "available mate , ill get a bottle for you to stop those nasty Yamaha vibes making bolts fall out randomly.

Paul.[/QUOTE]

Threadlocker ?, Note made - am off to supercheap

[codgyoleracer]

Its was interesting to watch one of your (Sunday) races Glen , Mossy into the hairpin first and you playing around behind doing what you do best , freaking all the "after Glen's " with talent.
Suddenly you had enough of being behind him and pulled the pin , standard engine huh lmfao . Insert Tuio advert here ------->

Good results if not a bit predictable in posties but really good you did so well in F1 , i bet that got a few people nervous hehehe.

PS; there is a new product called "thread locker "available mate , ill get a bottle for you to stop those nasty Yamaha vibes making bolts fall out randomly.

Paul.


Update on standard engine: She does have flatsides and a non-exup pipe.

[codgyoleracer]

I was up there watching Glen, and you're riding the ring off that thing!!! Was great to see.

Thanks Crash, The GW01 handles & brakes suprisingly well, you just need to be aware of the inertia....... :-)

[codgyoleracer]

Geez with the amount of tools ya had there on Friday, surely on of those would've been of use for tightening a footpeg! Hahaa!

Well done on the weekend dude.....!!

tell me about it, between Chris Osbourne and myself - weve got the specialty tools side of things pretty much covered :-)

[codgyoleracer]

I reckon Chopper loosened your footpeg as he was worried you'd give him the learn.

HaHa , I saw Choppa riding one handed at one point ............. so i dont think so....... :-)

[codgyoleracer]

Been waiting with interest to see how you got on. Nice effort.

Top job in the F1. Nice reminder that the rider is still the biggest variable...esp since I can't afford to buy my talent

Yip , turned out pretty good. Its one of the great things about racing bikes is that the rider plays such a big part in how the bike performs. I wonder how much traction control & active suspension/GPS etc will eventually impact on things.

[codgyoleracer]

Sorry 'bout that Glen. I woulda loved to see you in action on the old girl, I've got a soft (hard!) spot for the ol' 5 valvers. I've got mixed feelings actually, woulda loved to see you on a heavy weight for a change, but was quite relieved I wasn't one you gave the learn to, lol. Keep givin' the F1 crew a hurry up, it's a refreshing change and gives both the F1 and Post Classic guys something to aim for.

Thanks Spud, you didnt miss much of a weekend weather-wise & your wheel changing skills would of got a good test out. have you ever thought of parking your gixxer at my place whilst away ?.......... :-)

[roadracingoldfart]

Update on standard engine: She does have flatsides and a non-exup pipe.

Yer ok , that explains 15 HP lol , now ..... about the rest !!!!!