Wellington Easter Buckets two-day meet

[Skunk]

Advance Warning!

The annual two day Easter Bucket Meet will be happening this year too (hence the annual bit).
Mark the dates in your calendar. Er, that'll be the Saturday 23 April and Sunday 24 April.

Details later.

[Virago]

...Mark the date in your calendar...

What dates?

[Genie]

What dates?

I'm guessing it's Easter :weird:
Which is:

22- Good Friday, 23 - Saturday, 24 - Sunday and 25 Easter Monday, April 2011

but which on of those days' it will be on....that's anybody's quess!!

[Dutchee]

So, two trips to Wellington this year then.
As to which days, if the same as last year, Saturday and Sunday, leaving Friday for the drive down, get home around midnight Sunday and Monday to unpack the van.

Buckets only?

Wahoo, road trip.

[F5 Dave]

Go Skunkman!!

[Bert]

There's a target date to have the new bike ready by.. It was a hoot last year.

Nice work Skunk and the other Welly Organisers.:msn-wink:

[all4A50s]

Fantastic. I hope everyone comes out to play

[hmurphy]

The 2 day Easter event is the best of the year in my opinion! Amazing track all to ourselves for 2 whole days of hard racing and shit talking. Looking forward to it!

[all4A50s]

The 2 day Easter event is the best of the year in my opinion! Amazing track all to ourselves for 2 whole days of hard racing and shit talking. Looking forward to it!

If you enjoy this you should come to Taupo for the TRRS.

[Kendog]

If you enjoy this you should come to Taupo for the TRRS.
Easter is way better than Taupo, at least for track time.
Max time on the track at Taupo = 120 minutes
Max time on the track at Kaitoke = 240 minutes or more

[Skunk]

Saturday and Sunday will be the days of racing. :bleh:
I'm hoping there will be more than 240 mins on track...

[Mudflaps]

AWESOME!! Def doing this and not missing out like last year. Bike should be finished properly by then. :msn-wink:

Anyone got a money tree that I could take a cutting off so I can finish it sooner?!:niceone::niceone:

[koba]

Saturday and Sunday will be the days of racing. :bleh:
I'm hoping there will be more than 240 mins on track...

I REALLY love it when the limit on track time is how much I can handle!

Can't wait, could be a good goal for me to get a few things finished too...

[hmurphy]

If you enjoy this you should come to Taupo for the TRRS.

I'd rather do a track day at Taupo on the R6 eh. If my bucket was fast enough I might do it.

[koba]

I'd rather do a track day at Taupo on the R6 eh. If my bucket was fast enough I might do it.

This really is one of those cases where if you do actually turn up and race in a GP you will be saying something like "Shit, I wish I'd given this a go sooner, its fucken fantastic".
You don't seem to swear as much as me tho so it might not be quite the same but you get the idea.

[hmurphy]

I'm sure I would have fun, but on a stock FXR150 the fun would be clouded over by anger at being completely blitzed down the straights. It's bad enough on a small Kart track. I'm ok with being beaten as long as my bike is as good as the other guys that are beating me.

[all4A50s]

Easter is way better than Taupo, at least for track time.
Max time on the track at Taupo = 120 minutes
Max time on the track at Kaitoke = 240 minutes or more

For me it's also getting to stay the night between days and having a break from Wgtn and the family. As much as I love em. if I didn't get the break I'd want to shoot those lovely little darlings of mine.

[all4A50s]

I'm sure I would have fun, but on a stock FXR150 the fun would be clouded over by anger at being completely blitzed down the straights. It's bad enough on a small Kart track. I'm ok with being beaten as long as my bike is as good as the other guys that are beating me.

The way you ride I'm sure you'd still put me to shame.

[richban]

I'm ok with being beaten as long as my bike is as good as the other guys that are beating me.

Welcome to motor racing.

You need to not worry about who has the most power and just ride the wheels of your bike. It will never be an even playing field. My bike has more grunt than yours, you and your bike are probably 30kg lighter then me. Get what I mean. You are young and fit I am old and fat.

[koba]

I'm sure I would have fun, but on a stock FXR150 the fun would be clouded over by anger at being completely blitzed down the straights. It's bad enough on a small Kart track. I'm ok with being beaten as long as my bike is as good as the other guys that are beating me.

You will still do pretty good, how good? we may never know if you keep up that attitude ;)

Shit man its good fun! The night (or two) on the piss with like-minded souls from around the country is certainly a major drawcard.

Really man, I've raced a stock FXR there (more stock too - still on road tyres) I came 9th. We both know how we compare on the Kart track so it may not be as bad as you think...

[Henk]

Shit man its good fun! The night (or two) on the piss with like-minded souls from around the country is certainly a major drawcard.


Main reason we travel to every meeting we can.
Wellington is a bit of a stretch for us but we hit Hastings three times last year as well as Taumarunui, the Easter meet at Kaitoke and of course Taupo.
I was never going to win the GP (or at any track in NZ to be fair) but that doesn't mean I can't have a huge amount of fun scrapping it out in the mid pack. I've only ever won one race (a last change qualifier at Mt Welly), made a gap and managed to keep it, to be honest I have more fun with someone either up my pipe or just ahead, riding around on my own doesn't interest me that much, even if it was by some miracle to be at the front.

[koba]

Main reason we travel to every meeting we can.
Wellington is a bit of a stretch for us but we hit Hastings three times last year as well as Taumarunui, the Easter meet at Kaitoke and of course Taupo.
I was never going to win the GP (or at any track in NZ to be fair) but that doesn't mean I can't have a huge amount of fun scrapping it out in the mid pack. I've only ever won one race (a last change qualifier at Mt Welly), made a gap and managed to keep it, to be honest I have more fun with someone either up my pipe or just ahead, riding around on my own doesn't interest me that much, even if it was by some miracle to be at the front.

I may join you for a bit of a midpack scrap at easter!

[Henk]

I may join you for a bit of a midpack scrap at easter!

Excellent, I'll try to follow you for a while and steal some lines off you if I can keep up. Yours through the complex and onto the front straight in the rain at Taupo was better than anything I deamt up myself :)

[koba]

Excellent, I'll try to follow you for a while and steal some lines off you if I can keep up. Yours through the complex and onto the front straight in the rain at Taupo was better than anything I deamt up myself :)

Most people don't seem to click that the ideal dry line is covered in paint.

[Henk]

Knew about the paint, just couldn't find a way around it.

[koba]

Knew about the paint, just couldn't find a way around it.

Shit man, I'm half blind!

[Henk]

Maybe that helps. I know that when we used to go trail riding at night we'd go damn near as fast as during the day, couldn't see all the trees, roots and holes so they didn't have the same distraction factor as during the day.

[koba]

True dat, Maybe there is something in that...

[all4A50s]

So what about it Hamish? I'm quite happy to transport you and your bucket for free to the next TRRS if that helps.

[Str8 Jacket]

You guys are assuming that TRRS will still be run this year, word is that it may not happen.

Best keep this thread about Easter eh.... ;)

[hmurphy]

Haha you would be surprised at how heavy I am Rich. And my bike for that matter (but that's my own fault). I like the beer drinking part the best Malcolm, might just come up for that haha.

[Henk]

You guys are assuming that TRRS will still be run this year, word is that it may not happen.

Best keep this thread about Easter eh.... ;)

Dead right, I wouldn't be at all suprised if the Pacfic Club took a financial bath on the last TRRS, and if that's the case I doubt they will step up to run it again.

[TZ350]

You are young and fit I am old and fat.

And I am older and fatter........... :bleh:

[Henk]

Are you going to be old and fat in Wellington Easter wekend?

[Rick 52]

Keen as ! we had a blast last year (must not crash this year) how many Aucklanders would be keen to rent a house for the weekend ?The Mrs and kids are keen so we would need a place to crash but a house split 4 or more ways should be good fun ..
Is the NI points race still going to be part of this meeting?....Hamish you should do TRRS you would go well if we get 2011 meeting !!

[Detlev]

[
how many Aucklanders would be keen to rent a house for the weekend ?The Mrs and kids are keen so we would need a place to crash but a house split 4 or more ways should be good fun ]

Sounds like a good idea.Does it have to be an Aucklander or could it be someone from Napier too?I would be keen depending on the cost .

[Rick 52]

No not just Aucklanders more the better bigger house with a garage !! I'm sure someone knows of a house to rent for Easter ...

[Henk]

Is the NI points race still going to be part of this meeting?

Not as far as I'm aware, pretty sure the Wellington NI round is in October.

[grantnz]

to be honest I have more fun with someone either up my pipe or just ahead, riding around on my own doesn't interest me that much, even if it was by some miracle to be at the front.[/QUOTE]

Would you like to re-phrase that, especially since you coming to stay next week?

[Henk]

No I think the I'll let the innuendo stand.
For some unknown reason I always seem to end up sleeping in a tent when away from home. Should I bring one with me?

[Str8 Jacket]

For some unknown reason I always seem to end up sleeping in a tent when away from home.

Maybe cause they're easier to crawl into?

[gatch]

Buckets and boozing ?

Sounds like too much fun to miss out on..

[all4A50s]

You guys are assuming that TRRS will still be run this year, word is that it may not happen.

Best keep this thread about Easter eh.... ;)

My understanding that n o decision has been made about this years TRRS yet.

We can accommodate 1-2 people for the Easter meet if required.

[Hiflyer]

Buckets and boozing ?

Sounds like too much fun to miss out on..

Agreed, the missus has always wanted to go to welly for a few days so I'm pretty suer I could come watch and maybe help out.

Probably still wont be able to race by then tho :sleep:

[richban]

Meant for another tread opps. Pay no attention

[koba]

Meant for another tread opps. Pay no attention

Have you been drinking?

[Henk]

Have you been drinking?

Hard to believe

[richban]

Have you been drinking?

I must have been drinking when I purchased my new RGV250 the other day. Yes that is the dark side. Not sure what happened but I own it now so time for some 2 stroke thrashing.

[Henk]

Road or track?

[gatch]

I must have been drinking when I purchased my new RGV250 the other day. Yes that is the dark side. Not sure what happened but I own it now so time for some 2 stroke thrashing.

You might win at easter on that..

[richban]

Road or track?

In road trim now but track only for me.

[richban]

You might win at easter on that..

Just need to take out a spark plug drain the radiator and fit a 24mm carb and we are racing.

[koba]

Just need to take out a spark plug drain the radiator and fit a 24mm carb and we are racing.


MINT!!!

Should be good fun!

Advance the timing 5 degrees, O-ring the heads with 5.5mm Squish.... Hehehe you like developing engines so it will be interesting to see where that stops!

billy on here had some that have been bored out to 35 or so for sale, he may still have them...

Or is it a bucket donor?

[richban]

MINT!!!

Or is it a bucket donor?


No bucket donor. Just a bit of Fun Track Day, F3, What ever.

[koba]

No bucket donor. Just a bit of Fun Track Day, F3, What ever.

They are fucken fantastic bikes to ride in anger aye!

[RDjase]

No bucket donor. Just a bit of Fun Track Day, F3, What ever.

What model?
If its a VJ21 you can do post classic as well,

[richban]

What model?
If its a VJ21 you can do post classic as well,

It's a 95 22. Lucky Strikes black frame deal. Same as one in the link has black frame has a different seat faring but the rest is the same.


http://home.vrweb.de/chries/Hintergrundbilder/Suzuki%20RGV%20250%20Lucky%20Strike.jpg

[Skunk]

No bucket donor. Just a bit of Fun Track Day, F3, What ever.
Actrix Winter Series... you know you want to...

Opps, I mean - hey guys, stay on topic!

[RDjase]

It's a 95 22. Lucky Strikes black frame deal. Same as one in the link has black frame has a different seat faring but the rest is the same.


http://home.vrweb.de/chries/Hintergrundbilder/Suzuki%20RGV%20250%20Lucky%20Strike.jpg

Nice bike, must be the last of them, not sure when VJ23 came out

Just come in from my shed, been getting Tylers FXR ready for RoysHill next week, changed back to 13 front, had a 14 on for Manfeild

What gearing is best for Welly?

[richban]

What gearing is best for Welly?

12 / 49 works great.

[RDjase]

12 / 49 works great.

How short and tight is it?

The 13/49 works good at Roys Hill, My son is only 50kg with his gear tho

I hope to have my FZR/TF125 ready, hasnt been run before so it's shakedown meeting should be in March

[richban]

How short and tight is it?

The 13/49 works good at Roys Hill, My son is only 50kg with his gear tho

I hope to have my FZR/TF125 ready, hasnt been run before so it's shakedown meeting should be in March

Its longer and more open than Roy's so I've been told. 13 49 should be fine. With the 12 on the front you get to use all the gears. Check out the King of kaitoke vids of mine that should give you an idea of what the track is like.



Race 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i-R_da6-jI

Race 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue35eBJUwMI

Race 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGbDoIvSukU

[RDjase]

Its longer and more open than Roy's so I've been told. 13 49 should be fine. With the 12 on the front you get to use all the gears. Check out the King of kaitoke vids of mine that should give you an idea of what the track is like.



Race 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i-R_da6-jI

Race 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue35eBJUwMI

Race 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGbDoIvSukU

Will have to wait till next week till see the vids, still on dialup, broadband should be on wensday

I can see my FZR taking heaps of sorting out, should be fun once its sorted

[Shorty_925]

No bucket donor. Just a bit of Fun Track Day, F3, What ever.

Might see you out there as well, picked up a 3XV yesterday. There is a two day even at taupo 12th & 13th feb(http://www.sportsground.co.nz/files/Site/130/95/Pdf/100831202847VLAQFDUV.pdf), track day 12th, racing 13th - F3 and open twin classes, open twin purely for more track time.

I tried a 12/49 last time, going to try 13/49 at Easter, should work out better for me.

[all4A50s]

As fun as it is to talk the shit about each others can we get back to the topic in hand oops I mean at hand;
How the planning coming along for the weekend?

It would be nice to have some sort of get together on the first day's night. What do you all think?

When and how are the entries being taken?

I had a look at last years initial program, seemed a solid starting point.

[hmurphy]

I run an 11/49 gearing on my stock FXR150 (yes, 11 tooth front) and I get nice and high through the rev range in 6th, but not all the way past it's useful power. It works really well, I do the whole track in 4th and only need 5th and 6th for the back straight and up (or down) the hill. I will probably need to change to 12/49 when I get my cams sorted.

I have used 12/49 on the stock FXR150 before and I was only getting 6th gear going Reverse direction down the hill and not using much of 6th gear. It also meant I was having to change gears in some of the more tighter spots on the track.

[gav]

Its longer and more open than Roy's so I've been told. 13 49 should be fine. With the 12 on the front you get to use all the gears. Check out the King of kaitoke vids of mine that should give you an idea of what the track is like.


So how does that compare to gearing for Ruapuna when you were down here?

[fi5hy]

You might want to gear your south island bikes as high as you can that back straight is about six ks long :facepalm::innocent::bye:

[Skunk]

About time for an update. The permit is with MNZ, everything sorted for the event
INCLUDING THE CAFE
but I've been too busy with other things to do the posters and other advertising. I'll have the posters soon but start telling everyone that it's on. Please?

Programme is sorted:
Turn up about 8am.
Sign on and bike check.
Briefing.
Race until you can't race no more. Mixed grades. Odd stuff.
Party.

Sleep.

Turn up about 9am
Briefing.
Race until you can't race no more. Mixed grades. Odd stuff.
Party.

[gatch]

About time for an update. The permit is with MNZ, everything sorted for the event
INCLUDING THE CAFE
but I've been too busy with other things to do the posters and other advertising. I'll have the posters soon but start telling everyone that it's on. Please?

Programme is sorted:
Turn up about 8am.
Sign on and bike check.
Briefing.
Race until you can't race no more. Mixed grades. Odd stuff.
Party.

Sleep.

Turn up about 9am
Briefing.
Race until you can't race no more. Mixed grades. Odd stuff.
Party.

Mean, I'm there. Provided I can get transport etc.

[Kendog]

Can't wait.

Thanks for putting in the effort to get this up and running Skunk and any others involved.

[hmurphy]

Gonna be awesome!! Kaitoke all to ourselves... couldn't ask for much more

[Trudes]

Hey Skunk, can you explain to us what the "Odd stuff" in the programme entails.....?

[Skunk]

Hey Skunk, can you explain to us what the "Odd stuff" in the programme entails.....?A grader and B grader on the same bike for a 55 min race.
Reverse direction race.
Le Mans start.
Anything that seems like a good idea...

[Trudes]

A grader and B grader on the same bike for a 55 min race.
Reverse direction race.
Le Mans start.
Anything that seems like a good idea...

So not just us wandering about looking odd for a change? :blink:

[Kickaha]

Anything that seems like a good idea...

A 1970s style start, you line up on your grid in your normal position and kill the engine and have to push start the bike when the flag drops

[gatch]

A 1970s style start, you line up on your grid in your normal position and kill the engine and have to push start the bike when the flag drops

1 lap, pushing your bike around the track. In full battle attire (leathers, helmet etc).

[Skunk]

A 1970s style start, you line up on your grid in your normal position and kill the engine and have to push start the bike when the flag dropsI like that one. A compulsory push start race... no kick starters allowed. That'll fuck the weaklings on four strokes. :yes:

[Kickaha]

I like that one. A compulsory push start race... no kick starters allowed. That'll fuck the weaklings on four strokes. :yes:

All race starts used to be done like that, , if you have the right technique four stroke buckets aren't that hard to start like that

Wouldn't like to try it with a big twin though

[Mudflaps]

So not just us wandering about looking odd for a change? :blink:

Damn...that's all I'm good at!!:shutup:

[Trudes]

Damn...that's all I'm good at!!:shutup:

You and your bike going to be ready for this?

[F5 Dave]

Good work Skunk!

erm, 55 min at Ruapuna good. But on a kart track? how about 40min?:blink:

[Mudflaps]

You and your bike going to be ready for this?

Just paid all my bucket money to fix my road bike, Going to be touch and go, but at this point still leaning towards go!

[Skunk]

I hope to have the final entry price by Wednesday. It won't be any more than $80 for both days. I'll update the first post when I get confirmation.

[Skunk]

OK, so I can't edit my first post...

Easter Two Day Meet - Kaitoke
The annual two day Easter Bucket Meet will be happening this year too (hence the annual bit).
Mark the dates in your calendar. Er, that'll be the Saturday 23 April and Sunday 24 April.

This is an MNZ event. Get your shit sorted. Day Licences will be available.
Costs are $30 per day entry and DL $15.

The Cafe will be open. Bring money for food (good shit too) and drinks.

Programme is sorted:
Turn up about 8am.
Sign on and bike check.
Briefing.
Race until you can't race no more. Mixed grades. Odd stuff.
Party.

Sleep.

Turn up about 9am
Briefing.
Race until you can't race no more. Mixed grades. Odd stuff.
Party.


So these's are the costs:

If you enter and have an MNZ affiliated club membership and a competition licence it's $30 per day.
If you enter and have an MNZ affiliated club membership but no competition licence it's $30 per day plus plus a one off of $15 extra for the 'Day' Licence.
If you enter and don't have an MNZ affiliated club membership it's $30 per day plus a one off of $35 extra for the 'Day' Licence and Vic Club membership.

[Kendog]

Only 17 more sleeps, can't wait.

[Mudflaps]

Going to be great!! Pammy/The Tape worm is making a comeback to the track too!! It'll be like a family reunion eh Trudi!!

[Trudes]

:love: aww Pammy. Although it looks nothing like Pammy anymore, but still, it'll be good to see the old girl out there :love:

[ajturbo]

OK, so I can't edit my first post...

Easter Two Day Meet - Kaitoke
The annual two day Easter Bucket Meet will be happening this year too (hence the annual bit).
Mark the dates in your calendar. Er, that'll be the Saturday 23 April and Sunday 24 April.

This is an MNZ event. Get your shit sorted. Day Licences will be available.
Costs are $30 per day entry and DL $15.

The Cafe will be open. Bring money for food (good shit too) and drinks.

Programme is sorted:
Turn up about 8am.
Sign on and bike check.
Briefing.
Race until you can't race no more. Mixed grades. Odd stuff.
Party.

Sleep.

Turn up about 9am
Briefing.
Race until you can't race no more. Mixed grades. Odd stuff.
Party.


love it matey..!!
wish i was down there to cause even more havoc for you....:innocent:

[Str8 Jacket]

So, entries on the day or would you prefer that we booked in advance?

[Kickaha]

erm, 55 min at Ruapuna good. But on a kart track? how about 40min?:blink:
Last time a meeting was run at Carrs road it was 55 min + 1 lap for the main race and that was in the pissing down rain, HTFU

[F5 Dave]

Yes I was there & fell off at least once, but I had to pull out with severe cramp, wet weather gear slides on the seat & you spend the time holding yourself in place. So my muscles did harden up, literally. Wasn't fun.

[Skunk]

So, entries on the day or would you prefer that we booked in advance?

Entries on the day. Bring cash.

[F5 Dave]

Bring Cash


Bring Cash


Bring Caaaash


sorry overcome by greed there for a minute.

[TALLIS]

bring cash?? whats that?? no eftpos... or credit card? do i get a gst recepit? hahaha:yes:

[Kendog]

No eftpos, cash only.

[Henk]

No eftpos, cash only.

Pickled Gherkins?

[TALLIS]

oh well i surpose i'll get enuff cash out to head on down to mermaids afterwards.. who else is coming? :rockon:

[Trudes]

Oh hell yeah I'm in, I love lap dances! :wings:

[speedpro]

Last time a meeting was run at Carrs road it was 55 min + 1 lap for the main race and that was in the pissing down rain, HTFU

I've been for a trip down the road on my head/arse at that track in the wet.

[Skunk]

Pickled Gherkins?Talk to Speedpro.

[speedpro]

Friday night perhaps?

[koba]

Making checklist...

Cash - Cheque. No Check. Not Cheque.

Port - Check

Corners - Already there.

Pickled Gherkins? -What the... I'm trying to swear less so lets say; Titillations.

[gatch]

Port - Check

Port - turning race meetings into "events", for ahhhh, longer than I can remember.

[gatch]

I'll make it to kaitoke yet.

The GL spartan runs at last..

EDIT - And on that note, is there anyone leaving from, or passing through Palmy, that I could possibly bribe into transporting my Spartan to Kaitoke for the weekend ?

Beer tokens, words of praise and the gratitude of the motorcycling gods up for grabs :)

[Str8 Jacket]

Don't forget that you can't buy booze on Easter Fri or Sunday so stock up for Sunday on Sat or before.... I'm getting mine sorted now, just to be sure!

[Henk]

Don't forget that you can't buy booze on Easter Fri or Sunday so stock up for Sunday on Sat or before.... I'm getting mine sorted now, just to be sure!

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Str8 Jacket again.

[Mudflaps]

I'll make it to kaitoke yet.

The GL spartan runs at last..

EDIT - And on that note, is there anyone leaving from, or passing through Palmy, that I could possibly bribe into transporting my Spartan to Kaitoke for the weekend ?

Beer tokens, words of praise and the gratitude of the motorcycling gods up for grabs :)

PM Bert or Noid. They're both coming from Palmy

[gatch]

PM Bert or Noid. They're both coming from Palmy

Done and done, cheers.

[F5 Dave]

oh yeah did we try the bicycle experiment for marshals in the weekend? Could try again over easter.

[fi5hy]

you would have known if you showed up ya poof

[F5 Dave]

Yeah I know but I didn't want to get my blouse wet.

[fi5hy]

Yeah I know but I didn't want to get my blouse wet.

Nice.......

[Dutchee]

Don't forget that you can't buy booze on Easter Fri or Sunday so stock up for Sunday on Sat or before.... I'm getting mine sorted now, just to be sure!
I'm going to have to leave it till Thursday, just cause I've run out of time. All I need is wine and rum, no beer, no port, no problemo hahaha (someone else did remember to buy port today)

[richban]

Anyone planning to come up from the south?

And who is keen from the north?

And where is all the smack talk for fecks sake.

[hmurphy]

And where is all the smack talk for fecks sake.

I was holding back on Sunday, I can actually do 40 second laps around Kaitoke but I wanted a bigger audience for when I cream everyone.

[Henk]

A picture says a thousand words

[gatch]

A picture says a thousand words

Nice. Though I have a bad memory of that particular bottle.. It was in a pannier bag which melted, then fell off my bike doing 100kph or so..

[Bert]

Bed sorted, booze sorted and arms feeling nice and strong for two days of flag waving

[Str8 Jacket]

mmmmm boooze.... why am I at work....


3 more sleeps!

[Pumba]

Hmmmm looking at the booze line up my liver is feeling quite good that I am not making the trip.

Have fun all

[F5 Dave]

Well I'll be there this time, just on the 50 still. 2 dorklanders are supposedly lodging at chateau F5.

[Henk]

Hmmmm looking at the booze line up my liver is feeling quite good that I am not making the trip.

Have fun all

Wimp 10 chars

[Str8 Jacket]

Well I'll be there this time, just on the 50 still. 2 dorklanders are supposedly lodging at chateau F5.

You guy's are welcome to drop down for a few..... Actually, who are they first?!

[F5 Dave]

I forget. One of them is too young to drink, but thanks for the offer will keep it in mind.

[andrew a]

Caleb and I are planning to be there on Sunday.

[Str8 Jacket]

I forget.

Sure you do....

Remember the legal drinking age is 18 now.... ;)

[grantnz]

Anyone planning to come up from the south?

And who is keen from the north?

And where is all the smack talk for fecks sake.

2 from Hawkes Bay confirmed, accom booked, alcohol purchased. Down Friday night.

Another 3 from Hawkes Bay said they were coming down.

Start shitting yourself now.

[Str8 Jacket]

2 from Hawkes Bay confirmed, accom booked, alcohol purchased. Down Friday night.

Another 3 from Hawkes Bay said they were coming down.

Start shitting yourself now.

Why, are you *all* banjo playing freaks?

[grantnz]

Why, are you *all* banjo playing freaks?

Never been able to play the banjo because of the extra thumb that gets in the way.

[Shorty_925]

Another 3 from Hawkes Bay said they were coming down.


Down to 2, looks like its going to be wet...

[Henk]

Down to 2, looks like its going to be wet...

The way I'm reading metvuw we're looking at 1mm spread over 6 hours at the moment. That's enough to take the heat out of the sun, not nearly enough to even think about fitting wets.

[Trialing it]

Down to 2, looks like its going to be wet...

bloody blouse, next it will be the tires will not get into the right temp range etc etc

[Henk]

Or the port isn't the right vintage.

[koba]

I thought this was about racing?

The Aucklanders are going to get wasted on the track! (many of them off it too!)

[Henk]

Is there going to be racing at this piss up? Awesome.

[Str8 Jacket]

Is there going to be racing at this piss up? Awesome.

I've just finished marking out the driveway so that we can have a port drinking session..... How many corners do we need?

[Shorty_925]

bloody blouse, next it will be the tires will not get into the right temp range etc etc

It is the 04 so that would be about right.

Crash my bike and i'll show you how to ride that Beta properly...again.

[F5 Dave]

bloody blouse, next it will be the tires will not get into the right temp range etc etc
Ahh, good to see you on the site, welcome.

Well it appears Rob & co have had to bail & consequently team Biddle aren't coming down either, which is a damn shame, but understandable. Would have been good to see them both racing down at Kaitoke.

Still I'll take your offer for a few drinks on Sat night I presume? But I'm not touching rum, despite it being my middle name. Oh hold on, it's pretty much my last name.

Harley is my middle name, which is even more Ironic.:shutup:


oh sorry smack talk. Ok I'll out drag Rich's FXR up the hill on my 50.:yes:

[hmurphy]

Ok I'll out drag Rich's FXR up the hill on my 50.:yes:

Honestly.... that wouldn't surprise me if it did that one day. That 50 is unbelievably fast in a straight line. Through corners too I bet. Gimme a go...:innocent:?

[F5 Dave]

Yeah, I remember Sketchy saying that back when he had an std FXR. then we went to Minefield back cct & realised he could out drag me on any straight. Plus I'm 80kg now so it doesn't help acceleration.

[all4A50s]

Well my bike is mending and I've managed to fibreglass myself back together. See you all on Saturday.

[Dutchee]

Ahh, good to see you on the site, welcome.

Well it appears Rob & co have had to bail & consequently team Biddle aren't coming down either, which is a damn shame, but understandable. Would have been good to see them both racing down at Kaitoke.

Still I'll take your offer for a few drinks on Sat night I presume? But I'm not touching rum, despite it being my middle name. Oh hold on, it's pretty much my last name.

Harley is my middle name, which is even more Ironic.:shutup:


oh sorry smack talk. Ok I'll out drag Rich's FXR up the hill on my 50.:yes:

Was wondering about Team Biddle, as I'd heard a rumour Av was keen on coming down. We'd have room for the bike, but not another person (I can not stand sitting in the middle of the front seat for more than 5 hours, so Roy's Hill is as far as we'll have a tag-along - my DR650's seat is just as comfortable, and therefore not used for touring much).

How many corners on a driveway? How many could you fit in? If there's not enough, we just go round in circles and make some - all good, we'll be fine hahaha

Right, sounds like van packed, clothes in dryer, we'll be ready, thermos heating up, wine being drunk, my world's okay for now hehehe

[Henk]

I've just finished marking out the driveway so that we can have a port drinking session..... How many corners do we need?

Surely that should be a scale representation of the Kaitoke circuit so you can point out the hot lines to us, not that I'm likely to remember them in the morning.

As Michelle said van loaded and glass in hand, note to wine buffs, Petes Shed 2008 Pinot Noir, best avoided, think I'll switch to port.

[Dutchee]

Surely that should be a scale representation of the Kaitoke circuit so you can point out the hot lines to us, not that I'm likely to remember them in the morning.

As Michelle said van loaded and glass in hand, note to wine buffs, Petes Shed 2008 Pinot Noir, best avoided, think I'll switch to port.
Sorry dear, I don't drink red, so will try you out on cheaper wines (as though I ever remember what was actually good and what wasn't, even for myself).

[F5 Dave]

By all means call Keith & offer, I'll PM you his no. They were going to drive down in a car & Rob take the bike, if it is still on offer.

[Dutchee]

Sorry I've been slack. I spend so much time organising at work, it's nice not to when I'm not there. I've been very weather dependent on this coming weekend, until yesterday, when I worked out I really just wanted a weekend away.

We've got the van loaded, and if anyone (within reason, sorry Rick) is wanting a bike taken down so no towing a trailer you've got about 8 hours to get it here.

[Skunk]

It's OK - I've found someone with a key to let us in. And I finally have some idea of what we're doing.

If we finish early enough I reckon we head to Garage Expresso before the drinking begins...

[F5 Dave]

I have no idea what that means. Who's bringing the bicycle to get to the marshal points? Hmm, must trawl Tardme.

[gatch]

I'm not coming, can't get my bike to rev.. My motorcycle Mcgyver friend reckons the timing is way out.

I think richard dean anderson has shit hair.

[Mudflaps]

Bike not going, so I'll flag tomorrow.

I took one last weekend. Was ok. I'll bring it with me but someone needs to bring a bicycle helmet to ride up the track with. Carter's rules.

[all4A50s]

Bike not going, so I'll flag tomorrow.

I took one last weekend. Was ok. I'll bring it with me but someone needs to bring a bicycle helmet to ride up the track with. Carter's rules.


I have a spare bike you can borrow for Sunday.

All loaded, feeding myself fuel, bike's had it's rummage, lets go...

[Rick 52]

We've got the van loaded, and if anyone (within reason, sorry Rick) is wanting a bike taken down so no towing a trailer you've got about 8 hours to get it here.

Why what have I done or not done ??
Sorry carnt come I'm on call and I will wait till the NI champ to make that trip
Have a great weekend everybody

[Trudes]

Great racing today folks!! Even the weather held out for most of the day!
Just been watching some good on-board video from B Grade, including some interesting footage of carnage and red flags.....

[Clivoris]

You bucket peeps certainly lived up to the usual high standards of hospitality. Had a great day with another tomorrow hopefully.

[Str8 Jacket]

There are a few pissed people debating the track layout in our lounge right now........

[Trudes]

There are a few pissed people debating the track layout in our lounge right now........

Tell them to take a slight right, a left, hard right, right, left, left, hard right, hard left, right and then another right. Nothing much to debate about really is there?:drinkup:

[Shorty_925]

Yes.... I have heard my bike has been down the road... :angry:

[hmurphy]

Well the turnout wasn't the greatest today but I still had a blast racing around Kaitoke! It was a shame to see a number of crashes again but hey that's racing I guess (I'm just glad I wasn't one of the unlucky ones!).

Thanks to the kart club and a couple of the kart club members for helping out with the weekend. Cheers Skunk for putting in heaps of effort and sacrificing your own riding time for us. Thanks also to any others who helped out, it is much appreciated!!

I wasn't riding quite as fast today but conditions weren't the greatest until the end of the day and my left wrist still hasn't healed up fully. It's quite swollen now and I'm in a bit of pain but it felt good to start getting back on the pace again.

I look forward to the Kaitoke Easter event every year, for me it's the most enjoyable event because of the amount of track time and how relaxed it is. I can't wait for the next one! Cheers!

[grantnz]

237194Shorty_925;1130043805]Yes.... I have heard my bike has been down the road... :angry:[/QUOTE]

Yep it has, was at my flag point too, but I missed it. Saw the first bike go down and reached for the flag to warn the others, turned around and there was carnage. This guy was using your bike as a mattress because he was lying on top of it when we got to him. Your blue paint all over his front rim as well.
Maccas Masterton for breaky on way home this morning about 7.00am, left Upper Hutt at 6.

[hmurphy]

What happened to the poor buggers shoulder? Was it broken?

[grantnz]

What happened to the poor buggers shoulder? Was it broken?

No, torn AC ligaments, couple of weeks off work, physio and good as new.

Thanks to all you guys for the help with loading up.

Nice, clean racing too. Very nice track.

[richban]

Yeh, good times. Only the one day for me but that was enough. Great battles with Fishie. Got some good lap times in. Had a couple of crashes. Toasted a tire. And generally had a great day. Was great watching the other racing as well. Some really hard core battles everywhere. Thanks Skunk and Brent and everyone else that made the day so great. Till next time.

[Skunk]

A BIG thank you to all those that turned up over the two days. Sorry about the weather - if only if rained more or less we would have been right. Great racing on the dry track for most of the time.

My biggest thanks goes to those that helped me run the event - everyone who flagged while they weren't racing as well as Kendog, Trudes, Bert, Mudflaps, Str8 Jacket, Fishie, F5 Dave, Clivoris, Henk, Dutchee, Coffee Junkie and everyone else I've missed - there were so many. You all made the event work. A thank you to the Phil and Vicki from KartSport Wellington for putting on the Cafe and setting up the track with flags and extinguishers etc. Also thanks to our Steward; those that were listening to the riders briefing on Sunday will know what I'm on about.

I'll try and dream up some results as we didn't take any - this was all about the FUN.

We'll do it all again later in the year with the North Island round.

Again - thanks to you all.

[Str8 Jacket]

Thank's for putting on two great day's of riding Skunk and co! I had a blast, just what I needed to get my head back in the right place!

[F5 Dave]

Indeed, thanks Skunk & all those that worked to make this happen. Racing for the fun of it.

[F5 Dave]

There are a few pissed people debating the track layout in our lounge right now........
Well Henk should really put up a photo of the final design;

Kaitoke the board game.

I can't quite remember the rules, but there was something where you had to drink when everyone chanted "Apex".:drinkup:

[Str8 Jacket]

Well Henk should really put up a photo of the final design;

Kaitoke the board game.

I can't quite remember the rules, but there was something where you had to drink when everyone chanted "Apex".:drinkup:


hehe, we have it sitting here in the lounge. Keen for another go there Dave...?
At the end, I actually think that we were just randomly yelling out DRINK TBH.... :)

We have your MNZ licence too....

[Trudes]

I feel I need a copy of this game!
And maybe that could be another drink "You forgot your race license, consume!"

Hey big thanks to Skunk for putting on a great weekend of racing, it is nice to have loads of no pressure track fun time, and on a personal note, thanks for having a C grade, I know us girls in particular enjoyed the track time without the added pressure of being mowed down by lapping riders.
Thanks also to those non-riders who gave up their time to come out and make this possible, we all owe you a beer I reckon!

[GirrlRacer]

Thanks heaps skunk and everyone else who helped run it! had a blast out there getting more confident, if only the weather decided what it wanted to do.:yes: Thanks Henk for letting me borrow your bike for the weekend, hope the tyres were warm enough.

[Kendog]

Huge thanks to Skunk for making this happen and also to Bert for being our starter. Your mission now is to get your bikes sorted and get out there with us.

I had an excellent day on Saturday, setting a new personal best time of 47.9 but still riding just back from the front of the pack. The pace has jotted up this year and there is some awesome battles going on, it's really motivating and I can't wait for the next round.

I have some video to post up, will get onto that next week.

[Henk]

Thanks Skunk and all, bloody awesome weekend, we'll definitely be back in October.
Will bang out a report for the AK club mag over the next couple of days and stick it here as well as some photos of the B and C grade on Saturday and the finalised game design.

Thanks again to Skunk and co for putting on an awesome weekends racing and a huge thanks to Str8 and Malc for putting us up and making sure we had an Easter that is going to be bloody hard top for best weekend of the year.

[Dutchee]

A huge thank you to Str8Jacket and Koba. Str8, your head might now be in the right place, I'm hoping mine is there as well - if not, it's heading in the right direction (clockwise, ya can keep ya anti-clockwise for now lol). This weekend was exactly what the (fun) doctor ordered.
I just wish it wasn't an 8 hour drive, or we'd be down more often (the liver thanks the bucket gods for this, but you can always get a new one, can't you?)

Huge thanks to Skunk for a well-run, fun event - and definitely thanks for the C grade. Sorry to Trudes for not letting you know the "I'm not riding tomorrow" actually meant "I might ride tomorrow, but today has been so much fun, I don't want to leave on a downer". I'm thrilled I did decide to ride today, but it wasn't quite as much fun as when we had a 3-4 way chick freight-train.

Oooooh, and blue flags - so wierd to see them because I'm/we're coming through instead of being to let me know someone else is coming up behind me lol. I think that was the shocker of the weekend - thanks to Koba as well for making Str8 (who I was chasing) stuff up to let me through hahaha (soooo funny, like hell I would've imagined I could keep up with her, but wait till next time, I'll be watching from a distance as per normal).

Girlracer - you did awesome, and look forward to the next time (will confirm July with you).

Hell, thanks to everyone for an absolutely awesome weekend, and so glad we're home tonight, as the traffic was heavy enough already. The early finish was around the time we'd planned on heading home, so we were both stoked we didn't actually miss out on anything.

Man, I just can't believe I kept up with Str8 and Trudes, and even more shocking, I won my first ever race (please note, I started from the back even). Girlracer - congratulations on your second place, and also your control of the wheelie hahaha (shhhhhh everyone, they don't need to know details of our victory hahahahahahaha). Oh hell, I'm tired, I've got the whole motion thingy happening, I may or may not have got a speeding ticket (2 weeks till I know as it was a speed camera).

Thanks to Ocean as well, for picking up and delivering the pipes, shame I didn't get more of a chance to talk to you (like an offer of a ride if it'd been okay with the Welly crew).

Thanks to the steward, you really were appreciated, and good for a giggle as well.

Thanks to the flaggies, sorry I didn't flag more, but I couldn't quite work out how to take a drink out in the race and didn't want to be totally dehydrated before starting on the after-race drinks lol.

Oh, Rick, I just meant it was a bit of a haul from our place to your place to pick up your bike for the weekend - and as some alcohol had been consumed, thought it not a brilliant idea to do it (forgot about you being on-call, but I'm stoopid like that).

Anyway, will think of more tomorrow (oooooh, sorry Bert - thanks for doing the lap counting and main flag point - I figured if I stopped indicating how many laps we had to go on warm-up I'd lose my mojo, so I had to keep doing it)

Yeah, thanks to everyone, fantastic fun. Night (we need copies of the board game, but somehow think we need to tidy it up a bit, as some of the instructions by Henk weren't that easy to read and at $1m a pop, not sure it'll be a top-seller just yet hahaha). Trudes - good point about the licence - we did have an MNZ steward or three, but didn't think about the licence.
Michelle :)

[Henk]

Kaitoke the board game.
Apologies for the standard of photography but the night wasn't that young by the time we had finished arguing about track layout and rules.

[Rick 52]

Kaitoke the board game.
Apologies for the standard of photography but the night wasn't that young by the time we had finished arguing about track layout and rules.

That is the funny's thing I've seen .....Looks like a drunken spider dipped in ink stumbled across the board ...Can't wait to play it !!

[Str8 Jacket]

That is the funny's thing I've seen .....Looks like a drunken spider dipped in ink stumbled across the board ...Can't wait to play it !!

Sweet, next time you get your arse down here you can give it a go! :yes:

[Henk]

Photos of B and C grades from Saturday. Was too busy during the A grade races to take photos for some reason

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hz13/sets/72157626568985268/

[richban]

Only after a few drinks could something so fantastic come to life. Love it. A cult following is just around the corner.

[Kendog]

Photos of B and C grades from Saturday. Was too busy during the A grade races to take photos for some reason

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hz13/sets/72157626568985268/

Nice photos, thanks.

[Henk]

Nice photos, thanks.

No drama
If anyone wants the original resoltion images PM me a link to the photo on Flickr and an email address and I'll send it through.

[Henk]

Easter Buckets Kaitoke

After a pleasant drive down from Auckland to Alicetown we met up with our gracious hosts at their place and settled in for a few quiets, Pizza and bike racing DVDs on Friday night, the biggest concern for the weekend was the possible crap weather to come, thankfully this didn’t really eventuate and we headed to the track bright and early Saturday morning with a few light showers possible.
At the track there was a rather large queue of cars waiting to get in the gate as the guy with the key had run out of petrol on the way up, which gave everyone time to have a relaxed chat and eat race pies for breakfast.
Once in the gate, grab a pit shed, unload and walk the track. For those that haven’t been to Kaitoke you really should make the effort, the surface is great, with everything from fast sweepers to the worlds tightest corner at Chicago, it is also wide enough to allow plenty of lines through most corners and the way it is laid out with elevation changes up the hill gives a great view of pretty much the whole track from the pits.
Numbers were good enough to run A, B, and C grades with a good turnout in each class and good hard racing in all grades throughout the day. Watching Rich and Fishy leaning on each other hard in corners as they came past was astounding, even more impressive when you consider that they had started half a lap behind the rest of the field and still carved their way through everybody else in the 10 lap races. Down in the mid pack where I was wobbling around things were almost as hard fought with four way battles between, Malcolm, Simon, Adrian and myself but a fair bit more polite. The fact that the bike that Mihi was going to ride wasn’t running properly and she ended up on mine in the C grade gave me a bit of extra confidence to push hard from the start as there was heat in the tires from the minute I rolled onto the track for warm up. I would try and write some race reports for the day but there was so much racing that the details have all blurred, all I can remember is that there was lots of it and it was all close and hard fought.
Later in the afternoon the promised drizzle came in and slowly made the track slipperier as time went on, things were getting interesting grip wise in the last A grade race and the B grade had it worse with the track getting more treacherous by the minute, after a three bike pile up on lap one the race was red flagged and the meeting called, by that stage everyone had had enough racing for the day. With the amount of track time and the fact that everybody had someone to battle with, the whole field was buzzing with the possible exception of Detlev who had been shipped off to Hutt hospital with a suspected broken collar bone.
Van loaded we headed back to Alicetown via the Hospital to show Grant where to collect the walking wounded, Detlev was in surprisingly good spirits having been told that nothing was broken but he had damaged his AC ligaments.
Out for dinner at the local Pub (The Parrot if I’m not mistaken) for a great meal and a few beers with out hosts and Dave T. Since we weren’t camping at the track the now traditional evening track walk wasn’t possible so after some debate about track layout and rules, a round of Kaitoke the board game was won by Helen after a shortened race distance of five laps.

Sunday
The weather wasn’t looking as bad as expected but everyone was feeling a tired and sore after a huge amount of track time the day before and this combined with the threatening rain may have been the reason for the lower numbers on Sunday. I wasn’t all that motivated myself but rolled onto the track for the last two laps of practice to see where the damp spots were only to find that the track was remarkably dry.
Race one, best start I’d had all weekend then hit neutral on the upshift and went backwards, fast. Slotted in behind Adrian and rode as hard as I had all Saturday and chased him for ten laps hoping he would make some sort of mistake, as there was no other way I was getting past. Unfortunately the only time he made any sort of error I had cocked up the previous corner and was too far back to capitalize.
Race two, I rolled up to the grid and nobody seemed to want pole, suits me fine and when the flag dropped I managed to slot in behind Caleb Adlam and hound him for the entire race, the only other bikes I saw were Adlam senior coming through and then backing off again playing around with no real competition on the day and Hamish who slid on past later in the race. Crossed the line about six feet behind Caleb having found no way past him and with no errors on his part for me to capitalize on.
Race three again nobody seemed to want the front row grid positions so I grabbed second on the grid with nobody on pole until Malcolm turned up at the last minute. Flag drops and I managed to grab the holeshot. Since I always seem to get crap starts I couldn’t believe it and leading a race was a completely new experience for me. I was expecting to get monstered by Andrew A and Hamish at any minute and rode harder and faster than I ever have, pushed along by the fact that I could hear Mr Murphy behind me the whole way and knowing that he would stick it up the inside if I showed the slightest sign of weakness. About lap three a light rain began to fall but with the sound of an FXR breathing down my neck behind me I wasn’t prepared to let up, three laps later Andrew A came past me for the second time at the end of the back straight having been by once before and then backed off again, this time he promptly fell off the tires and slid into the grass. I should have taken this as a warning about the deteriorating track conditions but kept pushing as I was more worried about the following traffic, this bit me two laps later when both ends let go at once in the left hander after Chicago, and the bike slid three feet sideways on tires and knee before the whole thing got away on me and we parted company for a gentle skid across the track and into the grass. I got the bike picked up and started again and did another couple of laps before pulling in since I couldn’t get my head right after the crash and had lost all confidence in the grip on offer. Back in the pits Hamish told me that things had been getting a bit sketchy for the previous two laps and he had decided to let me make a mistake instead of cleaning us both out, the right approach as it turned out.
At this stage the meeting was called as it looked like the weather wasn’t going to improve and the track was likely to stay a skating rink so we packed up, said our goodbyes and headed home.

A huge thanks to Malcolm and Helen for convincing us to come down and putting us up for three days (and putting up with us for three days) as well as Skunk and all the others that put on an awesome weekend. If you haven’t been to Kaitoke you need to make the effort at some stage, the track is absolutely brilliant and the people are as good as bucket folk everywhere. If we could only make one away trip a year it would be to Wellington despite the 8 hour drive each way, I’ll be booking annual leave for the October round of the NI series as soon as I get back to work.

[hmurphy]

Awesome report! I have video footage of Andrews crash and your crash also. I will be uploading a bit more than 20 minutes of footage very shortly. My girlfriend filmed a lot of racing on her pocket camera and the footage has turned out to be really good! There is footage of everyone in A grade and a very short bit of B grade.

[hmurphy]

First video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKOQ_fBt_go&feature=channel_video_title

Second video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIoBxz0bt24&feature=channel_video_title

[Henk]

Awesome.
Hamish tell Sarah I owe her a beverage of her choice next time we are down. I didn't realise just how fast we were hooking around until I saw the video. Convinced that if I hadn't pushed hard enough to crash you would have had me anyway, there wasn't much in it the whole race distance.

[andrew a]

Thanks to Andrew and the helpers.
Caleb and I were their for the Sunday. The weater was not to good. Not wet enough for wets but slipery with slicks. I took out 3 bikes for the day and fell off all of them. Only broke one clutch lever though. After everyone else packed up the track dryed out so a few of us spent an hour or two going around and around. Good fun.
Thanks to Dave for the spark plug for the 50.
Sorry I didnt get to say good buy I was out on the track but thanks to the out of towners that made it down. Look forward to seeing you next time.

[cotswold]

Awesome.
Hamish tell Sarah I owe her a beverage of her choice next time we are down. I didn't realise just how fast we were hooking around until I saw the video. Convinced that if I hadn't pushed hard enough to crash you would have had me anyway, there wasn't much in it the whole race distance.

You were looking good out there

[GirrlRacer]

Easter Buckets Kaitoke

The fact that the bike that Mihi was going to ride wasn’t running properly and she ended up on mine in the C grade gave me a bit of extra confidence to push hard from the start as there was heat in the tires from the minute I rolled onto the track for warm up. Next time it might be the other way round:woohoo:

[GirrlRacer]

Girlracer - congratulations on your second place, and also your control of the wheelie hahaha (shhhhhh everyone, they don't need to know details of our victory hahahahahahaha). Our podium postions (for the frist time) were won fearly.:yes:

[Dutchee]

Our podium postions (for the frist time) were won fearly.:yes:

At a winter olympics sometime in the recent history, an Australian was in the speed skating semi final race - coming dead last. The top three (who were totally blitzing him) took each other out, and he won the race. Finals time - he's well out-classed again and looking at fourth. The top three racers took each other out, and he won the gold medal. No idea of his name, but funny as hell that it happened in two or more of his races (he really shouldn't have even been in the semis as he was way slow).

But yip, we won our podium positions fair & square - but I still think the best thing about it all, we had FUN!!!! It's so cool that you can see all the way around the track and push/gauge yourself, I guess that's a huge thing for me, and probably why I haven't enjoyed a couple of the other tracks I've ridden recently (not that I've hated the tracks, I absolutely loved Tokeroa.

[GirrlRacer]

But yip, we won our podium positions fair & square - but I still think the best thing about it all, we had FUN!!!! It's so cool that you can see all the way around the track and push/gauge yourself, I guess that's a huge thing for me, and probably why I haven't enjoyed a couple of the other tracks I've ridden recently (not that I've hated the tracks, I absolutely loved Tokeroa. At the begining of the weekend i got lapped by you twice, by the end i didn't get lapped by you at all. i had a blast of a weekend with everyone and like you said we had lots of fun:yes:

[Henk]

At the begining of the weekend i got lapped by you twice, by the end i didn't get lapped by you at all. i had a blast of a weekend with everyone and like you said we had lots of fun:yes:

You improved heaps over the weekend, just try and keep the start line wheelies under control :shit:

[Trudes]

You improved heaps over the weekend, just try and keep the start line wheelies under control :shit:

OR we could make C Grade the Stunt Grade!
I do mean stoppie crashes!:blink::facepalm:

[hmurphy]

Bahaha I was fortunate enough to see the infamous stoppie crash at slipway. A stunt grade would be sweet haha. Warm down lap is good enough I guess

[Damien_Toman]

Awesome.
..... I didn't realise just how fast we were hooking around until I saw the video. Convinced that if I hadn't pushed hard enough to crash you would have had me anyway, there wasn't much in it the whole race distance.

You guys were going at a cracking pace, in damp conditions, in that last race. Well done Hamish, on the win. Good to see you back in action. I'm looking forward to Kaitoke in October. Thanks for the video. Great write-up again Henk.

Regards

Damien

[Henk]

You guys were going at a cracking pace, in damp conditions, in that last race. Well done Hamish, on the win. Good to see you back in action. I'm looking forward to Kaitoke in October. Thanks for the video. Great write-up again Henk.

Regards

Damien

Damien
The race started in the dry, I was just too stupid to slow up when the track got slippery because I could hear Hamish the whole time and thought he'd have me as soon as I slowed up.
Damn good fun though

[hmurphy]

Are there any photos of A grade? I know the Kart club has some but I'm not sure when or if they are posting them on their website (http://www.kartsportwellington.co.nz/Home.aspx)

[GirrlRacer]

OR we could make C Grade the Stunt Grade!
I do mean stoppie crashes!:blink::facepalm: With your stoppies and my wheelies it may aswel be the stunt grade as there weren't many others in C grade:facepalm::woohoo:

[F5 Dave]

Kaitoke the board game.
Apologies for the standard of photography but the night wasn't that young by the time we had finished arguing about track layout and rules.
It's funny, at the time I remember thinking it looked a sight more professional than that. Bt you can't see the other writing in red so well in the pic.

[NOID]

cheers to wicked day on sat and to everyone who made the day possible. bit bummed about how i went/crash etc but thats racing. big ups to brent for bringing spares with him even though he wasnt racing.

[Kendog]

I have posted some B grade race videos from Saturday.

This one is my favourite, as it contains my first knee down and a lap in the 47's :woohoo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztCuD8RJ3eg

I have also posted round 3 races from King of Kaitoke (better late than never)

[Mudflaps]

I have posted some B grade race videos from Saturday.

This one is my favourite, as it contains my first knee down and a lap in the 47's :woohoo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztCuD8RJ3eg

I have also posted round 3 races from King of Kaitoke (better late than never)

Super stoked for your new lap time!!:scooter: And for your knee down!!:shit: I did both on Sat too!! :woohoo:

BUT... How can I watch my wobbly race lines if you ride off road and get left behind?! What if we tied a tow rope or something in between us! Could get us a podium finish if we hook it up between us, but ride opposite sides of the track!!:facepalm::innocent:

[Kendog]

Super stoked for your new lap time!!:scooter: And for your knee down!!:shit: I did both on Sat too!! :woohoo:

BUT... How can I watch my wobbly race lines if you ride off road and get left behind?! What if we tied a tow rope or something in between us! Could get us a podium finish if we hook it up between us, but ride opposite sides of the track!!:facepalm::innocent:
Yeah, the off roading was not part of my plan for the day. Next time, next time....

[fi5hy]

Cheers skunk for a good weekend

[grantnz]

Are there any photos of A grade? I know the Kart club has some but I'm not sure when or if they are posting them on their website (http://www.kartsportwellington.co.nz/Home.aspx)

Yeah, saw 3 photograhers taking pictures at different times during racing... on saturday...

[Skunk]

Are there any photos of A grade? I know the Kart club has some but I'm not sure when or if they are posting them on their website (http://www.kartsportwellington.co.nz/Home.aspx)


Yeah, saw 3 photograhers taking pictures at different times during racing... on saturday...One photographer was Phil from the Kart Club. His contact is on the clubs website. Another was Daryl who does stuff for most of the local papers. Don't know the third one.

Who are we going to call the 1, 2, and 3rd placegetters for B grade... I missed the end of the races.

A grade:
1st Hamish
2nd Fishie
3rd Andrew

B grade:
1st
2nd
3rd

C grade:
1st ?
2nd Michelle
3rd Mihi

[Bert]

Who are we going to call the 1, 2, and 3rd placegetters for B grade... I missed the end of the races.

B grade:
1st
2nd
3rd

C grade:
1st ?
2nd Michelle
3rd Mihi

b-grade
(sorry I didn't catch names)
1st tall young blond guy (moved to A grade mid sunday)
2nd #6 ?
3rd the very young lad (black tz)

C-grade
1st young guy on the lifan (first timer?) or the mature gentleman on the fxr?

[GirrlRacer]

C grade:
1st ?
2nd Michelle
3rd Mihi whoop whoop :woohoo:

[Str8 Jacket]

I would be inclined to give C grade points as follows:
1) Michelle
2) Mihi

And none for the rest of us as these two are the only ones that did both days!

[Dutchee]

I would be inclined to give C grade points as follows:
1) Michelle
2) Mihi

And none for the rest of us as these two are the only ones that did both days!

I thought the whole weekend was non-points. I did what I hoped I'd do - have FUN!!!! There was someone else in C on Sunday, but he moved up to B as couldn't handle having no contest lol, but don't know his name either.

Before heading home on Sunday, watching the bikes being tested (and the track drying out again), I was thinking how different it was from up by the clubrooms to on the track (turn one)

Now have to wait for a few more weeks before heading out again, but am still buzzing, and thrilled to have that feeling back again. I'd almost given up on away meets (planning on still going, but leaving the bike behind but so glad I didn't).

Trudes would've ridden (impression I got) except we were all talking about not riding after Saturday as the weather was due for a change, and we'd all had such a good day (didn't want a downer of a day Sunday). I missed the other females out there Sunday, but was still happy circulating.

Sorry for not picking up the camera to take snaps of A-grade, but I was enjoying the atmosphere and couldn't be stuffed really hahaha (I did give it half a thought but decided against bothering)
Michelle

[Trudes]

I wouldn't stress too much over "results", there will be no trophy or check in the mail, from what I understand they are only needed for The Wainuiomata Gazette or some other small local rag that a total of two people will probably read :laugh:
It was all for the fun of it, great to hear most people did that.

[Str8 Jacket]

I wouldn't stress too much over "results", there will be no trophy or check in the mail, from what I understand they are only needed for The Wainuiomata Gazette or some other small local rag that a total of two people will probably read :laugh:
It was all for the fun of it, great to hear most people did that.

But, but but it's THE Wainui Gazette - Tumeke bro!

[GirrlRacer]

I thought the whole weekend was non-points. I did what I hoped I'd do - have FUN!!!! thats what i thought:shit: oh well i had a blast and by the sounds of things so did everyone else:yes:

[Str8 Jacket]

TBH - I thought no pints either for C grade. Kind of why I, um *ahem* went through the red flag when I wasn't expecting it.... :whistle:

[Clivoris]

thats what i thought:shit: oh well i had a blast and by the sounds of things so did everyone else:yes:


TBH - I thought no pints either for C grade. Kind of why I, um *ahem* went through the red flag when I wasn't expecting it.... :whistle:

You're naughty girrls, now back in the kitchen both of you's.:Pokey:

[Henk]

TBH - I thought no pints either for C grade. Kind of why I, um *ahem* went through the red flag when I wasn't expecting it.... :whistle:

No pints for the C grade? is that why you were drinking those cocktaily things Saturday night?

[Str8 Jacket]

No pints for the C grade? is that why you were drinking those cocktaily things Saturday night?

Freudian slip maybe??

And I only ordered ONE the fact that she bought out 4 must have been fate!

[GirrlRacer]

Freudian slip maybe??

And I only ordered ONE the fact that she bought out 4 must have been fate! You mean YOU only ordered one and then got someone else to order some for your table...:innocent:

[Skunk]

b-grade
(sorry I didn't catch names)
1st tall young blond guy (moved to A grade mid sunday)
2nd #6 ?
3rd the very young lad (black tz)

C-grade
1st young guy on the lifan (first timer?) or the mature gentleman on the fxr?Can anyone confirm who these people are?

Lifan in C grade was Tim H I think.
B grade:
1st ?
2nd Simon ?
3rd ?

[hmurphy]

The guy in 1st will be Max who is a tall blonde dude in white leathers. He moved to A grade halfway through Sunday. He deserves to be winner of B grade, he rode very very well.

[Shorty_925]

Can anyone confirm who these people are?

Lifan in C grade was Tim H I think.
B grade:
1st ?
2nd Simon ?
3rd ?

2nd Simon Robson, OAP on the grey fxr.

[koba]

The guy in 1st will be Max who is a tall blonde dude in white leathers. He moved to A grade halfway through Sunday. He deserves to be winner of B grade, he rode very very well.

Ahh, so that must be 'Shiftlight'.

[Moooools]

Ahh, so that must be 'Shiftlight'.:facepalm:

It would be if the damn bike ran for long enough to get a good test out of it.
I won't even get the chance to test it now... The TZR is having some cheeky renovations... (perhaps involving an engine that doesn't scare me every time it revs past 6000rpm).


b-grade
(sorry I didn't catch names)
1st tall young blond guy (moved to A grade mid sunday)
2nd #6 ?
3rd the very young lad (black tz)

C-grade
1st young guy on the lifan (first timer?) or the mature gentleman on the fxr?


And the "mature man" if by which was meant: "Looks like a balding monkey on a tricycle" that would be my dad; Nick.
The guy on the Lifan was Tim.


And also a big thanks to everyone who organised and/or raced. Awesome weekend.

[Bert]

I'm wandering if there is some merit for a members page something like:
http://ozbucketracing.com/members.html

so we can put names to faces or nicknames...

[Henk]

But then I wouldn't be able to hide behind my nickname on here and be a complete prick without people knowing who I am when they neet me in real life.

[Damien_Toman]

At Tokoroa (10th April 2011), Stephen B. (the organiser of the awesome event) suggested I think about creating a NZ bucket list with names, faces and racing shots. I have heaps of racing photos from around the North Island but would need to take the face-with-bike shots. I also realise that it will take time commitment from me and some riders might also not want to be listed. I have thought about it, and after reading about the Aussie site today, in this thread, I'll do it if people want it :).

I will only use Flickr.com as I use it often and know it well – I can also achieve a better photographic result than the Aussie site (IMHO). I'll post this in the general Buckets thread for feedback as it does not belong under this thread, so please respond there.

Regards

Damien

[grantnz]

I'm wandering if there is some merit for a members page something like:
http://ozbucketracing.com/members.html

so we can put names to faces or nicknames...

Looks like a bunch of old farts having fun, some on bigger bikes tho.

We could get a Trans Tasman challenge going??

[Shorty_925]

Looks like a bunch of old farts having fun, some on bigger bikes tho.

We could get a Trans Tasman challenge going??

think your bike could keep up with a crf150...? Im guessing theyre the liquid cooled mx engines.

[Buckets4Me]

think your bike could keep up with a crf150...? Im guessing theyre the liquid cooled mx engines.


my bike would eat it :p :facepalm:

but would not fit their rulez

- 111cc Air-cooled single cylinder 2 stroke
- 159cc Air-cooled 2 valve twin cylinder 4 stroke
- 175cc Air-cooled 3, 4 or 5 valve 1cyl. 4 stroke
- 200cc Air-cooled 2 valve single cylinder 4 stroke
- 85cc Water-cooled 2 stroke
- 159cc Water-cooled 4 valve single cyl. 4 stroke
- 185cc Water-cooled 2 valve single cyl 4 stroke


funny they think that 111 cc for a 2 stroke
and 200cc for a 4 poker is fair :) (how many 200cc 4 strokes get 30 hp ?)

seams they have been talking to Honda :p

[Shorty_925]

my bike would eat it :p :facepalm:

but would not fit their rulez

- 111cc Air-cooled single cylinder 2 stroke
- 159cc Air-cooled 2 valve twin cylinder 4 stroke
- 175cc Air-cooled 3, 4 or 5 valve 1cyl. 4 stroke
- 200cc Air-cooled 2 valve single cylinder 4 stroke
- 85cc Water-cooled 2 stroke
- 159cc Water-cooled 4 valve single cyl. 4 stroke
- 185cc Water-cooled 2 valve single cyl 4 stroke


funny they think that 111 cc for a 2 stroke
and 200cc for a 4 poker is fair :) (how many 200cc 4 strokes get 30 hp ?)

seams they have been talking to Honda :p



Was refering to the CRF150R RB ( http://www.honda-motorcycles.co.nz/BikeModel/291/crf150r-rb ) not the old farm bike.

[Buckets4Me]

Was refering to the CRF150R RB ( http://www.honda-motorcycles.co.nz/BikeModel/291/crf150r-rb ) not the old farm bike.


so that would fall under

- 159cc Water-cooled 4 valve single cyl. 4 stroke
- 185cc Water-cooled 2 valve single cyl 4 stroke


where we would have to change ours

111cc Air-cooled single cylinder 2 stroke
- 85cc Water-cooled 2 stroke

[Buckets4Me]

Was refering to the CRF150R RB ( http://www.honda-motorcycles.co.nz/BikeModel/291/crf150r-rb ) not the old farm bike.

CRF150rb 16.6 kw or 22 h/p
- 159cc Water-cooled 4 valve single cyl. 4 stroke

Engine


Type - Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 4-valve SOHC single
Displacement - 149cm3
Bore x Stroke - 66 x 43.7mm
Compression Ratio - 11.7: 1
Max. Power Output -* 16.6kW/12,500min-1 (95/1/EC)
Max. Torque - 13.6kW/10,000min-1 (95/1/EC)


I recon Chambers gp100 at 22h/p (last years engine) would give it a run for it's money and be class legal
- 111cc Air-cooled single cylinder 2 stroke

[richban]

CRF150rb 16.6 kw or 22 h/p
- 159cc Water-cooled 4 valve single cyl. 4 stroke

Engine


Type - Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 4-valve SOHC single
Displacement - 149cm3
Bore x Stroke - 66 x 43.7mm
Compression Ratio - 11.7: 1
Max. Power Output -* 16.6kW/12,500min-1 (95/1/EC)
Max. Torque - 13.6kW/10,000min-1 (95/1/EC)


I recon Chambers gp100 at 22h/p (last years engine) would give it a run for it's money and be class legal
- 111cc Air-cooled single cylinder 2 stroke


I think that you would get smoked x 10. They are fast and light and rev hard.

[Buckets4Me]

I think that you would get smoked x 10. They are fast and light and rev hard.


19kg engine and less h/p dont think so

now the riding ability might be a different story

[richban]

19kg engine and less h/p

19kg. Got to love MX engines. Thats 10 kg lighter than my FXR engine.

[Buckets4Me]

19kg. Got to love MX engines. Thats 10 kg lighter than my FXR engine.


now i want to weigh one of the gp's

[TZ350]

now i want to weigh one of the gp's

21kg as measured on an old set of bathroom scales.

If I get a chance I will calibrate the scales with 20L of water. 20l = 20kg.

[F5 Dave]

minus the bucket, excuse the pun:innocent:

[Tard]

I think that you would get smoked x 10. They are fast and light and rev hard.

I'm with you Richban, if a CRF150Rb is **** let them race, I'm keen to give one a go, only thing is....:facepalm: NEVER go full retard :spanking:

[koba]

The way to do a trans tasman challenge would be to invite a bunch of them over here and loan them good bikes and then go over there and ride some of their bikes.

It is fraught with difficulties like getting enough bikes and the sheer cost but it could actually happen one day...

[Bert]

The way to do a trans tasman challenge would be to invite a bunch of them over here and loan them good bikes and then go over there and ride some of their bikes.

It is fraught with difficulties like getting enough bikes and the sheer cost but it could actually happen one day...

This conversation has poped up before. Speedpro looked into an option for stacking bikes into a container and shipping them over in the 90's (I think; I'm sure he will correct me).
The cost is not as bad as you would think; (one of my work mates shipped his racing boat over there before christmas; for some national series??)

[kiwicam]

Tranz tasman challenge ?
harden up you bunch of ....
those aussies race on big assed tracks
dosnt matter how much power they have at mt wellington or kaitoke
lean it from the vertical and show them how its done

@ speedpro dork dork dork
see you in the sweeper

kiwicam
yangzhou china

[richban]

Screw the trans Tasman thing. Would be better to focus on a Proper National level Race. Proper GP, With Proper Length. 30mins+. Taupo or Ruapuna B. Or Both. 2 GPs winner take all (what ever that my be).

[TZ350]

minus the bucket, excuse the pun:innocent:

No...... to get an accurate reading I was going to freeze the 20l of water ......... :laugh:

[Trudes]

Screw the trans Tasman thing. Would be better to focus on a Proper National level Race. Proper GP, With Proper Length. 30mins+. Taupo or Ruapuna B. Or Both. 2 GPs winner take all (what ever that my be).

:yes: :wings:
Not that I'm fast enough to even qualify to ride in it... maybe we can have a B Grade fun GP also, purely to make entry fee cheaper...

[F5 Dave]

Well enough of this pie in the sky bucketers are going to travel heaps sort of carry on.

I've changed the master cylinder of my 50 & now the brake has some modulation. It was rather on/off & was giving me gyp with not enough brakes or too much.

[koba]

Screw the trans Tasman thing. Would be better to focus on a Proper National level Race. Proper GP, With Proper Length. 30mins+. Taupo or Ruapuna B. Or Both. 2 GPs winner take all (what ever that my be).

Defiantly the place to start.

Has there been a national TT?

What the fuck is a TT and GP, just one race that is nominated prior as the one that counts?


Well enough of this pie in the sky bucketers are going to travel heaps sort of carry on.

I've changed the master cylinder of my 50 & now the brake has some modulation. It was rather on/off & was giving me gyp with not enough brakes or too much.

Pie in the sky!? we've traveled heaps already; We went to the big T (Taumaranui) already even. Ow.

[F5 Dave]

Yeah I used to be the most travelled bucketer easily. Auckland & Chch meetings from Wgtn & I'd be the only traveller most times. Occasionally ther'd be an event where there was a big push.

[Henk]

Those are some big k's to go and race buckets, not sure I'd bother :gob:

[RDjase]

Proper GP, With Proper Length. 30mins+. Taupo or Ruapuna B. Or Both.

What about using the extension of Manfeild ? I think its about 1km long

[Kickaha]

What about using the extension of Manfeild ? I think its about 1km long

They used to use it but I think they said it became to expensive to hire