Scooterazzi Wellington Enduro, 18 Sep, Kartsport Wellington

[fi5hy]

That's right guys and girls thanks to Mark at Scooterazzi we have the Wellington enduro meeting happening on the 18 Sep at Kartsport Wellington.

This is how it works.

1 x practice
2 x heats
1 x 35min race
1 x A grade rider (so an A and B rider per team)
1 x B grade rider
1 x Pit stop incoming rider has to remove helmet gloves and boots before the next rider can leave the pit lane


So nows the time to get the emails flying to build your all star team to take out the SCOOTERAZZI WELLINGTON ENDURO.

prizes for 1st 2nd and 3rd

Once again thanks to Mark from Scooterazzi for making this happen if you need any parts for this event go and see Mark for a deal or call him on 04 078 7389


Thanks and see you there Fishie

[koba]

Thanks and see you there Fishie

Sounds like a fantastic weekend! Love the rules idea.

I'm going to smarting from surgery so won't be riding or driving up there but will try and bludge a lift with another spectator if I'm up to it. (Nudge, nudge...anyone?)

[hmurphy]

Sweet. I just twisted my Dad's arm, he says he will do the enduro with me. Looking forward to it.

[Trudes]

I wonder what Nicky Hayden is doing that day?

If that falls through, anyone wanna partner with me? (Please form an orderly que now, no fighting, would you like a Tui with that sarcasim?) :laugh:

[all4A50s]

Looks like the bomb

[Henk]

Any chance of throwing something like this in for the October NI round down there? looks like a hoot but we won't be making this one.

[Dutchee]

Shared bike?
Shame we can't come down (Henk did have to check the calendar). Sounds like a fun event. Will just have to wait a couple more weeks for October (whenever that is).

[all4A50s]

Can a team run two bikes and swap bikes?

[Moooools]

Yeah one bike or two?

This is right in the middle of practice exams for me but I am really keen.

[Kendog]

Sounds great.

Thanks again for all the hard work fishie.

[Trudes]

I've asked Nicky, but I may need a back up in case he's busy that weekend. ;)

[Kendog]

I wonder what Nicky Hayden is doing that day
I just saw your twitter request to Nicki, hopefully our date doesn't clash with a motogp round.

[Trudes]

I just saw your twitter request to Nicki, hopefully our date doesn't clash with a motogp round.

You know I don't do regret, if you don't ask you will forever be left wondering.

Besides, you got yourself an awesome partner!!

Plus, god loves a trier! :laugh:

[Kendog]

Can a team run two bikes and swap bikes?


Yeah one bike or two?

This is right in the middle of practice exams for me but I am really keen.

Isn't the endurance as much about the bike surviving as the riders?

[fi5hy]

Yeah one bike or two?

This is right in the middle of practice exams for me but I am really keen.

One bike only

[F5 Dave]

How about one rider & two bikes? No wait. . .:blink:


Sounds like a great idea Fishe Mark & whoeverelse. Hmm, now Mark does like riding my 50. . .

[White trash]

Anyone looking for a unproven, untested, probably B-Grade partner?

[richban]

I wonder what Nicky Hayden is doing that day?

If that falls through, anyone wanna partner with me? (Please form an orderly que now, no fighting, would you like a Tui with that sarcasim?) :laugh:

I am keen. If Nicky hayden can't make it that is. Only question is what bike. ether way the opposition won't stand a chance.

[Trudes]

I am keen. If Nicky hayden can't make it that is. Only question is what bike. ether way the opposition won't stand a chance.

Rich! You the man! (wow, you do know how fuckin slow I am though!)
Either bike is fine by me (might need to try your bike first though, I'm a bit blond you know).

[Str8 Jacket]

I'm a bit blond you know

What's up with this "a bit" bit??

[F5 Dave]

from the roots to the tips? oops almost misspelt that:blink:

[richban]

Rich! You the man! (wow, you do know how fuckin slow I am though!)
Either bike is fine by me (might need to try your bike first though, I'm a bit blond you know).

Mine is setup race shift. If you are not down with that, we can always dominate on the Rangi. Should be a heap of fun.

[fi5hy]

Anyone looking for a unproven, untested, probably B-Grade partner?

Keen if you are! Don't now if you can handle the power of a diesel tho?

[F5 Dave]

No NoFishie. You'll be teamed with a Real B grader. Not some dodgy character which might as well be wearing a stripey shirt, black mask & a bag with the letters SWAG on it.

[Trudes]

Mine is setup race shift. If you are not down with that, we can always dominate on the Rangi. Should be a heap of fun.

Well if you want to partner with me you can't be too worried about winning, so let's take the mighty Rangi out there. Will hopefully have a stiffer spring in my shock by then so he shouldn't try and buck you off too much.... :wings:

[richban]

Well if you want to partner with me you can't be too worried about winning, so let's take the mighty Rangi out there. Will hopefully have a stiffer spring in my shock by then so he shouldn't try and buck you off too much.... :wings:

Sounds good should be fun. I get to pop my rangi cheery. Humm that doesn't sound right does it.

[F5 Dave]

Hmm, with Rich on it perhaps you might need to run both springs?:innocent:

[Henk]

from the roots to the tips? oops almost misspelt that:blink:


Hmm, with Rich on it perhaps you might need to run both springs?:innocent:

You sir, are not a very nice man.

Wish we could make it though, sounds like a hoot.

[richban]

Hmm, with Rich on it perhaps you might need to run both springs?:innocent:

First you call my motor fat. Now me. Dave its is on. Who is rinding with you on your little pint size weed wacker.

[quallman1234]

I'm more than happy to steal someone's bike for a bit ;).
I guess i'm a A grade rider..

*shameless hint*

[Str8 Jacket]

If anyone gets really desperate for (a slow) B grade rider then give me a yell. I am not at all convinced that I want to or will be fit enough from injury to ride by then but maybe..... maybe

[Dutchee]

damn, this really is sounding more and more fun.
Trudes, no need to worry about Rangi bucking Rich off, he's good enough at crashing anyway. You may be slow, but you're steady and that's worth more sometimes than some of these muppets going hell for leather, crash, hell for leather, crash.

We so need to do this in October as well. Mr Bennett- any chance of scheduling this in for the NI round? (or Fishie, or whoever else is organising things). Hmm, next Easter two day event would be good as well, but do A and B/C grade riders from different towns (if there's enough of us foreigners), so that us shy folk get to socialise as well.

Henk - you sure you don't want to drive 20 hours to do this?

[Trudes]

damn, this really is sounding more and more fun.
Trudes, no need to worry about Rangi bucking Rich off, he's good enough at crashing anyway. You may be slow, but you're steady and that's worth more sometimes than some of these muppets going hell for leather, crash, hell for leather, crash.

Henk - you sure you don't want to drive 20 hours to do this?
Thanks Michelle :)
Rangi looks like a calm well mannered little native when I ride him, but he goes a bit mongrel mob when pushed.
And you guys so should, what's another 20 hours for a days arseing about with us lot? You guys are almost honorary Welly bucketeers by now I reckon!! :not:

[White trash]

Keen if you are! Don't now if you can handle the power of a diesel tho?

I'm keen bro. Even got a leave pass should it be required (although I'm sure they'll be there as cheerleading support)


No NoFishie. You'll be teamed with a Real B grader. Not some dodgy character which might as well be wearing a stripey shirt, black mask & a bag with the letters SWAG on it.

Unsure what kind of "bucket speak" this might be Mr T. But I assure you, 189hp, Ray Clee powered, Robert Taylor suspended, Dunlop N-Tech shod GSXR's aren't a patch on the hilarity I've witnessed occuring at Kaitoke during a bucket meeting.

I'm scared. :shiver:

[Henk]

Thanks Michelle :)
Rangi looks like a calm well mannered little native when I ride him, but he goes a bit mongrel mob when pushed.
And you guys so should, what's another 20 hours for a days arseing about with us lot? You guys are almost honorary Welly bucketeers by now I reckon!! :not:

Honestly would love to come down, but have an Auckland points round that weekend and the travel budget is going to take a serious pounding in October so it's a non starter for us. Dead keen to see something like this in October though, A and B riders teamed up with a 30 minute sesion for each with rider changes bought on by a flag anyone? With all the A's on track at the same time to cut down on speed differential carnage.

[hmurphy]

Rangi was one of the most fun buckets I have ever ridden, and that was before it got brakes!! Good on ya Jimmy, you're gonna get hooked though. So cheap and still so much fun. I'm sure a few people here could help with the travel budget Henk, it's always good having you and Michelle down here. Tell them to postpone the points round up there for you hahaha

[F5 Dave]

I'm keen bro. Even got a leave pass should it be required (although I'm sure they'll be there as cheerleading support)



Unsure what kind of "bucket speak" this might be Mr T. But I assure you, 189hp, Ray Clee powered, Robert Taylor suspended, Dunlop N-Tech shod GSXR's aren't a patch on the hilarity I've witnessed occuring at Kaitoke during a bucket meeting.

I'm scared. :shiver:
I was calling you a burglar dumbarse. I thought I'd painted a clear enough picture

[White trash]

I was calling you a burglar dumbarse. I thought I'd painted a clear enough picture

"Burglar"? Well I fucken never.........

I'm slow, old and unpracticed mate. Pretty sure I'll be B grade speed having seen the pace of the "guns" out there.

[F5 Dave]

I'm pretty sure it'll come back to you, ooh about flag drop time.

[White trash]

I'm pretty sure it'll come back to you, ooh about flag drop time.

Mmmmmm, you may have a point.

Any B graders looking to partner up with a washed up, never-was from the Superbike class?

[F5 Dave]

First you call my motor fat. Now me. Dave its is on. Who is rinding with you on your little pint size weed wacker.
Yeah IT is ON. :love:

:Oops: I mean :ar15:

& :girlfight: & :first:

erm rider? Haven't go that far yet, perhaps I see if the 100 holds together on the 21st.

[Henk]

Holds together? you mean you have it finished?

[F5 Dave]

There's a whole thread about it & yeah it runs, but not been tested at the track + the crank was rebuilt with new parts, . . . but in the 90s:confused:

[cotswold]

Honestly would love to come down, but have an Auckland points round that weekend and the travel budget is going to take a serious pounding in October so it's a non starter for us. Dead keen to see something like this in October though, A and B riders teamed up with a 30 minute sesion for each with rider changes bought on by a flag anyone? With all the A's on track at the same time to cut down on speed differential carnage.

What about B grade Tim and fast Tim???

[Henk]

What about B grade Tim and fast Tim???

They're both big enough and ugly enough to look after themselves, Tim.

[all4A50s]

Will there be a minimum amount of laps/time that will need to be completed before being changing riders?

[fi5hy]

will there be a minimum amount of laps/time that will need to be completed before being changing riders?

15 min................................

[koba]

Ren, the new guy on the old fiddy is looking for an A grade rider to team up with.

[F5 Dave]

Well its getting closer & hopefully the rain will be rained out by then.

Has everyone got a partner? - Dosey-doe, swing em round the hairpin & round we go:violin: sorry, brief country interlude.

Either way there will be people to ride with on the day if not sorted now. I'm sure there will be the odd question of what constitutes a 'B' rider, but this is all meant to be fun. :woohoo:-besides I have my ringer sorted out.

[Kendog]

I will have entries for the bucket only 2 day event, so everyone can sign up.

[Trudes]

Well Rangi's fucked and I have 3000 words to write, so I'm out.
Have fun all.

[F5 Dave]

What do you need Trudes?

[Clivoris]

Well Rangi's fucked and I have 3000 words to write, so I'm out.
Have fun all.

Stink news Trudes. It's looking like Jandle Wintle and myself will be teaming up. Although unpracticed on buckets, Jandle will be the A-grader. We went for a wobble yesterday and will need to find some pace but fun will be had never the less. What is the entry per team?

[Str8 Jacket]

If there is anyone that is going up on Sun arvo for a short time (couple of hours) to watch and could give M and me and lift there and back, could you please let one of us know. Cheers.

[Trudes]

What do you need Trudes?
New piston, rings and a barrel re-bore :(
Piston kit =$126 shipped.
Re-bore=?
Time to do these thing= priceless.
:facepalm:

[Kendog]

What do you need Trudes?
If you have something that can measure the piston and barrel can you bring this on Sunday. Cheers.

[koba]

New piston, rings and a barrel re-bore :(
Piston kit =$126 shipped.
Re-bore=?
Time to do these thing= priceless.
:facepalm:

Damn, I'm too far away from getting my boring setup sorted.

[hillbillie]

Mmmmmm, you may have a point.

Any B graders looking to partner up with a washed up, never-was from the Superbike class?

Hey Jimmy, Bro if you run A grade then I'll run B-grade for ya!!!

[White trash]

Hey Jimmy, Bro if you run A grade then I'll run B-grade for ya!!!

All good mate, got meself a partner thanks

[F5 Dave]

If you have something that can measure the piston and barrel can you bring this on Sunday. Cheers.
Well there's get you going again vs full monty. Presumably the piston is toast. I might have some bits to get you running okish so can ride. heck I have a whole H100 top end, but pipe mount is different.

[Trudes]

Well there's get you going again vs full monty. Presumably the piston is toast. I might have some bits to get you running okish so can ride. heck I have a whole H100 top end, but pipe mount is different.

Rather fix it properly first time so I'm not fixing it again in a couple of months. I've already resigned myself to not riding this month so no panic. Just need to know what size piston I need to get.
Thanks tho Dave.

[F5 Dave]

Is there enough of the piston crown to read a number on the crown. 0.25 would indicate a 1st over. No mark means std. heck I have a std new piston kit I'm pretty sure.

Where did the piston break, if indeed so? Heck I'll call you.

[F5 Dave]

Thought I'd post this here as well as my reply to Fishe:

You might have to mention to the B graders that if they can't find an A grader to ride with (limited A graders of course) they can ride with another B grader & we can do a lonely hearts club match up on the day.:love:

Otherwise people might get the idea they can't ride & there are more B graders than A.

[Clivoris]

Does anyone know what entry will cost? Is it the usual individual entry cost per rider or a team entry price?

[F5 Dave]

Probably the same as normal. I assume this is a normal day with practise races & then the enduro for all classes (karts & us). But I could be wrong.

[Kendog]

How is this for an outstanding new rule.

REVVING KART ENGINES

In the latest rules round sent by Kartsport NZ, there is a new rule regading the revving of kart engines. Each kart club must now have an area set aside for the revving of kart engines, and this is the only area karts can be revved at high speed. This rule is being phased in over the next 12 months. However Kartsport Wellington has decided to implement this rule immediatley. So from the September clubday onwards the only place that karts may be high revved is the two parks beside the main entrance gate to the track. This is the area as you enter our track on the left side of the entry gate, in front of the drive up to the very top car park.

[Moooools]

How is this for an outstanding new rule.

REVVING KART ENGINES

In the latest rules round sent by Kartsport NZ, there is a new rule regading the revving of kart engines. Each kart club must now have an area set aside for the revving of kart engines, and this is the only area karts can be revved at high speed. This rule is being phased in over the next 12 months. However Kartsport Wellington has decided to implement this rule immediatley. So from the September clubday onwards the only place that karts may be high revved is the two parks beside the main entrance gate to the track. This is the area as you enter our track on the left side of the entry gate, in front of the drive up to the very top car park.

Woooooooohoooooooooo. When I read that in the email I nearly died. What a great, great rule.

[hmurphy]

... no more bleeding ears? WOW!! Best rule ever

[richban]

... no more bleeding ears? WOW!! Best rule ever

Can make it boys and girls. Bike is in bits and got a paying job tomorrow.

[koba]

Can make it boys and girls. Bike is in bits and got a paying job tomorrow.

't?

<ten char>

[hmurphy]

It's pissing down anyway. Ugh. I'll head up to the track. There is a chance it will dry out for this afternoon's enduro. Will be wet all morning though.

[Kendog]

I am out as well :facepalm:
If Glen happens to show (he was in Hawkes Bay last night), feel free to partner with him for the enduro. Apparently he is fast :innocent:

[hmurphy]

Apparently he is fast :innocent:

You heard wrong... :shifty:

[F5 Dave]

grumble, oh well see you there.

[Clivoris]

I hope it went well. The wet morning meant that other obligations got promoted over racing. Shame really, I was looking forward to showing Jimmy the fast lines:shutup:

[Trudes]

SO..........

:wait:
What happened?
Who teamed with whom?
Who won?
Who fell off?
Come on folks, I have to live vicariously here!:violin:

[Dutchee]

In Auckland, it rained in the morning, was fine in the avo. AC3_snow, Rick52, Captian_Soup, Gigglebutton, Jubba and lots of others fell off.
I broke my F5 bike, my F4 bike picked up the head of a screw but was okay, lots of people didn't turn up, some turned up and went home,.

But the BIG NEWS of the weekend, (even more astonishing than Pumba turning up), was that Henk DIDN'T crash.

Now, I want to know too, what happened down Wellington that everyone's keeping quiet about?

[koba]

It was good.
No idea who won, it was quite hard to follow.
The were heaps of crashes in the warm up races but only a couple in the main event.
The start was an hilarious moment with a backwards-running le-mans style start.

[driftn]

What a day, who would have thought racing a poxy little 100cc smoker would be just as much fun as my F2 bike. Im hooked, as is Jimmy, as is Drew. wont be long untill the Mairs are lowering the tone of yet another race class.. BUCKETS FOR THE WIN!

[Clivoris]

What a day, who would have thought racing a poxy little 100cc smoker would be just as much fun as my F2 bike. Im hooked, as is Jimmy, as is Drew. wont be long untill the Mairs are lowering the tone of yet another race class.. BUCKETS FOR THE WIN!

It's so true isn't it. Watching from the stands communicates nothing much about how much fun it is. See you out there, if it's dry...

[Henk]

See you out there, if it's dry...

Great Southern pansy

[F5 Dave]

It was a good day Maired slightly by the rain. Opps sorry spelling mistake:innocent:.

Early in the day Fish was looking fast & Jimmy was looking furious so that was probably the pair to beat, but I have to say Hamish & his Dad were going very well, I still can't believe how fast his Dad was having ridden that track & that bike so little.

The Enduro was after lunch & it was increasingly like the track would dry again after a shower or two. But then the rain came set in.

Discretion being the better part of Valour; Mark decided that someone better do some sort of job of the lap scoring so we had 1/2 of a clue who had actually won. Note I say 1/2 a clue. So we bravely retired to the Lap scoring hut after rummaging up a pen & blagging a lolly bag to write on. You think I'm kidding.

I gotta say it was real easy to follow the first dozen or so laps, but then things got difficult as people started pulling into the pits or breaking down. Really it was a bit of a shambles & we were lucky that Hamish missed the start fitting wets as he was the fastest consistent runner & that Fishes bike got the splutters as he was dramatically unlapping himself. That was making the math hard.

But really the race was won & lost in the pits. With only 1/2hr on the track you just can't unlap yourself quick enough (unless you are much faster Like the above two on full wets i the stinking wet). Esp when you had to come in & do a song & dance routine before going out you lost at least a lap maybe two if you weren't clean.

So we ended up with No.12 Rogan & whoever ther chap he was riding with (he was riding great btw). Team Freeman had the consistency award & I always forget his name but bike 77 was well ridden, leading the early section & looking the best to win if not for an extra pit stop.

Got to say you keep hearing bitching from Lap scorers about numbers. We had numbers either totally absent, or written in black on a red screen, no side numbers. Its pretty hard to follow. For an endurance event we really need proper lap scorers with a decent sheet to tick off laps of the different riders. But the whole point of this event was a bit of a laugh so I hope people don't get too wound up in the details. (fish had actually made sheets but didn't know were were going to pike out & take on the roll).

[White trash]

What a bloody AWESOME day.

Despite all the accusations of "burgling" being thrown around the pits, I was only there for the sheer shits and giggles of the whole thing.

Learnt the track and the bike in the first practice.

Fish had a good little battle with Dave for the first race with Hamish not too far behind them and looking really quick.

Crashed on the first warm up lap of the first heat and had to start the race on cold tyres. Took a few laps to get in the groove then slowly began to reel in the front group. Finished 6th I think, having a ball the entire race with some real close quarter racing. Not much damage to Fish's bike thankfully (sorry again mate).

Fish went out in the rain on the slicks for his second heat race but decided to call it early so we could fit the wets for my second heat. When I say "we", I mean Fish. I mostly just got in the way and fucked about.

Second race was wet, not much to say as I had an unfair advantage. Cleared off and had a play in the rain.

Endurance race was the funniest shit I've ever seen in bike racing. I duffed the start completely and took two tries to start the bike. Last into the first turn I set about making up spots which wasn't too hard. BUT, the bike would breakdown and only just idle each lap after sucking in a lungfull of water and you'd lose a couple of spots. Handed over to Fish at about halfway to see if he could do any better and he stopped on the outlap. Rode like a madman, making up many spots but the bike was running real bad so he eventually ended up idling around in top gear to keep the bike running. Hamish was fricken FLYING on wets and the racing was really entertaining if a little sodden. Anyway, we got spanked.

So yup, another bucket convert right here. Just need to sort myself a bike and I'm out there playing silly buggers too.

Big big thanks to Fish for selflessly letting me ride (crash) his bike and all the good natured rivalry and ribbing in the pits. Fucken excellent day.

[F5 Dave]

There were surprisingly few crashes in the Endurance Race, but of course some clown had to throw it up the track the corner after the checkered flag. I suppose its a bit like drag racing - the engine should expire as it goes over the finishing line.

There were a heap of crashes earlier on & commiserations to Ren who disappeared off to the hospital with a suspected collar bone break. But lent his bike on so it could be raced & then again be chucked up the road (see above).

[White trash]

There were surprisingly few crashes in the Endurance Race, but of course some clown had to throw it up the track the corner after the checkered flag. I suppose its a bit like drag racing - the engine should expire as it goes over the finishing line.

There were a heap of crashes earlier on & commiserations to Ren who disappeared off to the hospital with a suspected collar bone break. But lent his bike on so it could be raced & then again be chucked up the road (see above).

Yeah, collar bone broken in three places. Poor bastard.

And as for crashing after the finish, Drew also threw it away on his outlap of the endurance event, so balanced things up nicely.

I can't believe people still lend Mairs bikes......:facepalm:

[Henk]

I gotta say it was real easy to follow the first dozen or so laps, but then things got difficult as people started pulling into the pits or breaking down. Really it was a bit of a shambles & we were lucky that Hamish missed the start fitting wets as he was the fastest consistent runner & that Fishes bike got the splutters as he was dramatically unlapping himself. That was making the math hard.
Got to say you keep hearing bitching from Lap scorers about numbers. We had numbers either totally absent, or written in black on a red screen, no side numbers. Its pretty hard to follow. For an endurance event we really need proper lap scorers with a decent sheet to tick off laps of the different riders. But the whole point of this event was a bit of a laugh so I hope people don't get too wound up in the details. (fish had actually made sheets but didn't know were were going to pike out & take on the roll).
That's it though, once you do lapscoring once, especially for a busy race, you will then understand why they bitch about numbers.

If I'm unlucky enough to be lapscoring and I miss someone because he/she hasn't got decent numbers on their bike, do you really think I'll give a damn. Personally, I'd like to just lapscore those who've followed the rules and stuff the rest of them. I also wouldn't give a damn if there was $1m up for prizemoney. People might start paying attention then.

Or get everyone to have a go at lapscoring and that'll learn them :)

As for these Mair boys, I think there's something wrong with them. First they enjoy sidecars (which spill oil all over every track, even if they're not running there, because no big bike ever spills oil, so it must be them), then they enjoy buckets (which spill oil over all over every track, or they just crash and hold up the proceedings). I dunno, what's the racing world coming to, people having fun, it's just not right lol

oops, it's Dutchee, forgot Henk keeps himself logged in here

[Trudes]

Thanks for the race reports fellas! Loving it.
Glad all enjoyed the racing and all the shit that goes with it in the pits, we could do with some more A graders. Hope all injuries heal up soon too.
As for numbers, I agree with Henk, if they can't be clearly read or are absent then it could be assumed you really don't give a shit about having your laps scored.

Hoping to have Rangi fixed soon, need to replace a bunch of bearings, rebore the barrel and replace piston, so not sure if I'll be riding at the 2 dayer, but either way will be there to lap score (yes, the above was a wee warning) or wave a flag or something, so hope to see a few new bucket jockeys there!

[Clivoris]

Great Southern pansy

Soo true that. It's the tissue paper petals that cause most of the difficulty.

[andrew a]

HI all I'm pleased there was a reasonable turn out. Sorry I didnt make it. A few reasons but one was Byron did a MTB race. Came in last but was 3rd in the under 13 class [he's 10]. He was pleased he didnt give up.

[hmurphy]

Awesome day, was run really well and it was great to have a bunch of new faces around the pits. Thanks again to Fish for organising the event, this whole year has been run extremely well with great turn outs and exciting race days. Thanks also to Mark at Scooterazzi who is not only very quick on track on someone elses bike but also very generous with the event sponsoring and prizes.

Overall it was one of the best race days I have had because it was my first time out on proper wets (had a go once on completely ancient wets, both of which were far too big for my bikes rims). Even though it was only 10 or 12 laps I can't believe how fast you can go on wets and how easy it was to control sliding, not to mention having your knee on the ground through big puddles! I was a little gutted with the first race because although I got a great start I started near the back of the grid and had a lot of work to do to catch up and Dave was bloody moving on that new 100 of his. Even though it's not properly tuned in, it's bloody fast enough... you should just leave it as it is haha :yes:

Dad is officially hooked and was grinning from ear to ear. He was very nervous for his first road race, the last time he raced he was my age and it was motocross. I am sure he will turn up again sometime soon.

I look forward to seeing all the new buckets that are on the way, I hope they get made/bought sometime very soon!

[White trash]

I am a raving fairy who's afraid of the rain. Shame really, I was looking forward to showing Jimmy the fast lines:shutup:

That certainly as a shame.

[Clivoris]

That certainly as a shame.

Mmm. Ahh. What I meant was... It was Jarrod's fault. I'm hard as I am.

[Henk]

Mmm. Ahh. What I meant was... It was Jarrod's fault. I'm hard as I am.

So what you're saying is that even if it snows for the NI round in October there will be at least two of us keen to race.
Excellent.

Edit, you have manned up and stepped into A grade I take it?

[F5 Dave]

. . .do to catch up and Dave was bloody moving on that new 100 of his. Even though it's not properly tuned in, it's bloody fast enough... you should just leave it as it is haha :yes:

ha, Mark actually wanted to run the 50 as the 100 has some quirks, so that's why we had the wet on the front. Sadly to fit the rear I was missing a spacer which was back home. Also my front wet is a beauty, with hardly any wear - think I bought it off Mac about '97:blink:

100 needs a new pipe but I lack the funds to make some new cones & I'm crap with sheetmetal.

[fi5hy]

Yes good day had by all I think out of the 24 riders we had 11 new to the track which was great to see, we also had two new bikes show up to race so if this is anything to go by the TSS RED BARON KING OF KAITOKE well be a cracker.


As for my bike as Jimmy said it would only idle so top gear at idle was it for most of my race and it was great passing people with your throttle hand on the tank, Anyway it stopped just as the flag come out and I was able to roll over the finish. Checked the bike later to find the CDI unit had shat itself on biggie as i have two wired in to the bike so swapped the plugs and off we go.

Thanks to Dave and Mark for the help with the laps etc

Hope to see all the faces show up at the same time be nice to see a field of 40 out there in the near future.

Fishie

[Clivoris]

So what you're saying is that even if it snows for the NI round in October there will be at least two of us keen to race.
Excellent.

Edit, you have manned up and stepped into A grade I take it?

You can count on me bro.:shutup:
A grade? Maate, I'm not even fast enough to be allowed to wash A-grade undies down here. I wish I could blame the kinks that I'm ironing out of the CBR, but it's the kinks in my head that are the real problem. It always comes right though.

[GirrlRacer]

You can count on me bro.:shutup:
A grade? Maate, I'm not even fast enough to be allowed to wash A-grade undies down here. I wish I could blame the kinks that I'm ironing out of the CBR, but it's the kinks in my head that are the real problem. It always comes right though. you will be fine in A grade....soo that means the CBR can race two classes now:innocent:

[Moooools]

I wish I could blame the kinks that I'm ironing out of the CBR, but it's the kinks in my head that are the real problem. It always comes right though.

Removing kinks like the C and the B. And adding an F and an X?:innocent:

[Clivoris]

Removing kinks like the C and the B. And adding an F and an X?:innocent:

When I'm faster you'll be eating them words young-un.

[F5 Dave]

. . . the TSS RED BARON LING OF KAITOKE . . .
That Chinese engine is having an effect on your Lingrish:blink:

[fi5hy]

That Chinese engine is having an effect on your Lingrish:blink: Notyhink wrng withie my linlish nate

[koba]

What a day, who would have thought racing a poxy little 100cc smoker would be just as much fun as my F2 bike. Im hooked, as is Jimmy, as is Drew. wont be long untill the Mairs are lowering the tone of yet another race class.. BUCKETS FOR THE WIN!

Now's my chance to giggle at how long it took you bastards to give it a crack. :Pokey:

[koba]

What a bloody AWESOME day.


You too! :Pokey:

[White trash]

You too! :Pokey:

Shaddup one wing...........

[hmurphy]

Photos are up at the following link:

http://www.vortexphoto.co.nz/index.php/Bucket-Racing/Club-Day---Enduro