Maidstone Yamaha winter fun day 21/8/11 [Archive]

Dutchee

16th August 2011, 21:05

haha I would love to know how many of you guys lie about your age!
Won't be there this time, will be doing tea duties at Manfeild.:laugh:
Have fun everyone, hopefully the track is clear of snow and ice by then.
Yeah, they should supply birth certificates. I remember having an argument with a colleague about 25 years ago, as to which of us was the youngest. He told me that he was younger than me, and the first thing I did at his funeral, was look at his DOB to see the little shit had lied. In the scheme of things, I guess that wasn't important, but funny how these stupid things stick. I just wish I could remember his surname so I could visit his grave (lol, now that's funny, I've got others I could visit, but Erin's one bugs me, guess because he was the first friend I lost - and it was due to bikes).
Sorry for the randomness, but that's pretty much me.

Str8 Jacket

17th August 2011, 08:28

Well, considering you, Andrew and Rich are all old bastards..... Oh yeah and that Dave T fulla, I heard he was getting on a bit too.....

F5 Dave

17th August 2011, 09:26

ooh, he'd be mid 30s, no older.

Str8 Jacket

17th August 2011, 09:53

ooh, he'd be mid 30s, no older.

Far out, he looks WAY older than that!!

Henk

17th August 2011, 11:37

Far out, he looks WAY older than that!!

It's dementia setting in, now not only forgets his wife and kids birthdays but his own as well. It'll be incontinence trousers next.

F5 Dave

17th August 2011, 12:07

Well you're not too far wrong, Asking the wiff if I could do the Kaitoke 2 day (I usually babywrangle on the sat to give her one day off so I ride sundays) & she did say I could buy her a particularly nice B.day present. . . because it's on the 8th. Oops. Um 'course I knew that love.:shifty:

richban

17th August 2011, 17:24

Well, considering you, Andrew and Rich are all old bastards..... Oh yeah and that Dave T fulla, I heard he was getting on a bit too.....

Funny. 40th on Sunday. Going to manfield so won't make it. May be old but not planning on slowing down anytime soon.

Str8 Jacket

17th August 2011, 17:25

Funny. 40th on Sunday. Going to manfield so won't make it. May be old but not planning on slowing down anytime soon.

and you don't look a day over 50!

Good luck for Sunday BTW and early Happy B'day.

F5 Dave

17th August 2011, 20:40

yeah happy birthday you young, erm I mean old bastard.

Pity I was wanting to pace my 100 against something in a straight line, still Andrew should still be there.

all4A50s

17th August 2011, 22:08

Funny. 40th on Sunday. Going to manfield so won't make it. May be old but not planning on slowing down anytime soon.

It's great to see another acting his age.

Well I'm out, I've re-aggravated a shoulder injury and both bikes are still being put together. Come September it's on...

Dutchee

17th August 2011, 22:55

Sheesh, 40th's make me feel old. Hmm, got a 21st to go to next year which makes me feel ancient and guess my niece will be 21 in a year or two, maybe a bit more, dunno.

Ah well, I'm sure 50th's will be fun as well. Lol, I'm still trying to cope with the thought of my parents moving into a retirement home, but have to remember they're somewhere near 80. (yeah, I'm good at names and numbers, basically no use for man nor beast but I can mock the crap outta me so manage to entertain me if no one else).

righto, back to the racing. hope the snow clears, the sun shines and there's lots of fun. Auckland turned out an almost decent day today, damned hard to head back to work after meeting who I had to meet and standing around waiting a bit in the sunshine. (but it was chilly this morning, with no rain, no snow, no hail and more importantly, no WIND)

F5 Dave

18th August 2011, 09:24

Well maybe. Its only thursday, so who can tell. Hmm, there's still a good coating of snow in Kaitoke though through the webcam. Thought it would have well melted by now.

Below pic didn't post well, lots of little sun pics for sunday

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Henk

18th August 2011, 11:05

Looks like the track has cleared, just don't run wide onto the grass.

F5 Dave

18th August 2011, 11:56

You mean like this::no:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/140363-Snow-tyres

F5 Dave

18th August 2011, 18:03

ok some of those links don't work

Well the webcam tonight shows a lot of the snow has indeed melted, but there's still a heap more. My slicks on the 100 are circa 2003 so I may only be doing some demonstration laps to try the bike out. I have some almost fresh, barely horribly abused '06s to upgrade to.:confused:

fi5hy

19th August 2011, 16:59

This weekend has been postponed till next sunday 28/08 due to snow and ice at the track

hmurphy

19th August 2011, 17:17

Have the karts cancelled their racing? I'd be keen to head to the track for some testing of new stuff (throttle, jets etc) if the track isn't closed and if the weather is going to be good like it says. I haven't received an email from them yet though. Cheers Fish.

Str8 Jacket

19th August 2011, 17:22

So who's driving to Manfeild to watch Rich race instead then?

And who wants to give me and M a lift??

fi5hy

19th August 2011, 18:36

Track is available for testing as the karts have called there day too

hmurphy

19th August 2011, 18:47

Sweet I'm gonna head up there for testing. There will probably still be a few people up there I bet.

all4A50s

20th August 2011, 18:26

Test rode Zensen today and I might just make the meet now its next weekend (time to do major greasing). It's going on a Dyno on Monday so who knows what will be shown. I'm having major itchy figures from not racing and can't wait to get out again.

Moooools

20th August 2011, 21:54

The dyno will show an FXR is still better.:laugh:

all4A50s

21st August 2011, 12:21

The dyno will show an FXR is still better.:laugh:

:laugh:That may be so but it's all how it delivers.:Punk:

Trudes

21st August 2011, 14:52

I would've thought rider ability and corner speed would count for more than anything else on a kart track.

hmurphy

21st August 2011, 18:03

Well Steve and I went up to the track today. Best weather all year up there. Despite all the "snow and ice" I set myself a personal best at a 43.4 with grip left for miles. Conditions were amazing. I heard the real reason for not racing was because noone was available to run the shop. That's what a number of the karters were saying today.

F5 Dave

22nd August 2011, 09:28

Ahhh I think the call had to be made on thursday & the road had only just opened so it would have looked worse. Those show drifts lying around left by the road clearers were pretty impressive.

btw that was me on the over grown trailbike thingy waving from the road. Came up to have a look on my way past to the Wirewrapper. Was Jealous.

hmurphy

22nd August 2011, 11:00

Oh haha. You should have come in and had a few laps Dave. The track was great!

fi5hy

24th August 2011, 08:32

This Sunday people see you there.

Shorty_925

24th August 2011, 17:23

This Sunday people see you there.

Hey Fish, what time do we have to be there by for sign-on and how much is it?

all4A50s

24th August 2011, 18:02

I allowed to go racing this weekend so see you all then. Was unable to bike on Dyno until next week. I should have two bikes there so am very much looking forward to seeing what I can do them.

koba

24th August 2011, 18:26

Hey Fish, what time do we have to be there by for sign-on and how much is it?

I'm not Fish I know but...
It think it's 8am.
$45 for non kart club members.

fi5hy

24th August 2011, 18:47

I'm not Fish I know but...
It think it's 8am.
$45 for non kart club members.

What he said.

pm me your email and i'll and you to the mail list

fi5hy

27th August 2011, 11:24

Hope for fine weather people

saxet

27th August 2011, 16:13

Was all fired up for this round but some buggar's given me the flu, I only managed to get out of bed today.

Henk

27th August 2011, 16:34

Was all fired up for this round but some buggar's given me the flu, I only managed to get out of bed today.

Get out there and sweat it out. Best Flu cure I ever managed was a national enduro. four hours of bashing into trees later and the cold was completely gone. First hour or so was torture though.

Clivoris

27th August 2011, 18:24

Woohoo. Just to prove how serious I am taking this I will limit myself to a halfish bottle of wine tonight. Look out B grade.:Punk:

Trudes

27th August 2011, 18:34

I'm out, got man flu.

Dutchee

27th August 2011, 19:11

Woohoo. Just to prove how serious I am taking this I will limit myself to a halfish bottle of wine tonight. Look out B grade.:Punk:
You planning on taking out the B-grade again (with only the stragglers not managing to run you and the bike over lol). Sheesh, people wonder why I'm slow, it's just I know to trust no one, they'll fall over, take you out or something hahahaha

Have lots of fun, if the weather's like it is in Auckland at the moment - it'll be a great day :) (still seen no snow close up this year lol)

Clivoris

27th August 2011, 19:45

You planning on taking out the B-grade again (with only the stragglers not managing to run you and the bike over lol). Sheesh, people wonder why I'm slow, it's just I know to trust no one, they'll fall over, take you out or something hahahaha

Have lots of fun, if the weather's like it is in Auckland at the moment - it'll be a great day :) (still seen no snow close up this year lol)

After my last outing at Kaitoke I think I need to take it gentle. If it's dry I may be able to step up. It would be great to get a bit of practice so I can get tuned in to bike and track, but it's too late for that. It will be fun regardless.

Kendog

27th August 2011, 20:06

After my last outing at Kaitoke I think I need to take it gentle. If it's dry I may be able to step up. It would be great to get a bit of practice so I can get tuned in to bike and track, but it's too late for that. It will be fun regardless.
The tv1 forecast looked really good. Can't wait, it's been ages since we raced on a nice day.

GirrlRacer

27th August 2011, 20:17

The tv1 forecast looked really good. Can't wait, it's been ages since we raced on a nice day. Will be good if it is a nice day, like you said havnt had a nice race day in a while.

all4A50s

27th August 2011, 20:45

Bikes and gear all locked & loaded. A nice day forecast. Time to pray to all things racing for a fast fun filled day.

Clivoris

28th August 2011, 19:00

Thanks Maidstone Yammie, Fishie and helpers. A very enjoyable ride holding up the back of B-grade. I managed to get to know the CBR, ironed out some wrinkles and got a clear indication of where the love needs to go before the next meeting.

GirrlRacer

28th August 2011, 19:27

all4A50s

28th August 2011, 19:51

Much thanks to Fish for organizing such a great day. And thanks to all of you who helped me out today. I look forward to returning in better health. Such addictive fun.

Dutchee

28th August 2011, 20:33

Much thanks to Fish for organizing such a great day. And thanks to all of you who helped me out today. I look forward to returning in better health. Such addictive fun.
wHAT happened? C'mon you know we want to know, don't leave us in suspense.
Not well because of crash or just cold/flu?
I need stories. I got to see some bikes going round the track of the cam, but way not the same.
Mihi - was that you wearing a turquoisey colour jacket? If so, I waved, but you didn't wave back (oh, okay, I'm not dumb enough to wave at the puter). Was trying to spot who was watching what though (yeah, I'm sad).

F5 Dave

28th August 2011, 20:49

Yes a good day. Wow it was dry, well except that one race & that wasn't so bad:shifty:/

Really enjoyed myself, although I was hoping I'd be a little further up the pace, however it was a shakedown run & the power curve dips before peak so it feels a little flat until you really get a straight & rev it out.

Queer thing is although it is nicer powerwise than the 50 which can often feel in-between gears, I actually still enjoyed the 50 more. Sicko.

Clivoris

28th August 2011, 21:20

wHAT happened? C'mon you know we want to know, don't leave us in suspense.
Not well because of crash or just cold/flu?
I need stories. I got to see some bikes going round the track of the cam, but way not the same.
Mihi - was that you wearing a turquoisey colour jacket? If so, I waved, but you didn't wave back (oh, okay, I'm not dumb enough to wave at the puter). Was trying to spot who was watching what though (yeah, I'm sad).

Na, no crashes chick. Well he did throw away his two-stroke on lap one of the last session. The message is pretty clear me thinks:shifty:. Let me take it off your hands G before it hurts you:drinknsin
Mihi was in black today on Malcolms NSRMB. She did bloody well. Maybe a second a lap behind me. The CBR has a way to go before it is as well set up or as nice to ride as Craig's FXR. If you sent me down some nice slicks it would be a good start:laugh:

Dutchee

28th August 2011, 21:33

there are some for sale on TM at the mo. Mr Murphy is busy eyeing a couple of sets of them up at the mo ;) (he's got 5 sets to sell). No idea who the seller is (we're eyeing up his trailer, that's cool).

All4A50s seems to be good at binning two smokers ;) No wonder they've got a tough reputation, but they're so much fun to ride.

Shorty_925

28th August 2011, 21:35

Will try and upload photos tomorrow and put the link up here, mainly b-grade.

Glad we could bring some dry(ish) weather down for you people in the 04. Will have to look at my carb this week, hopefully its only that.

Cheers Fish for the days racing.

hmurphy

28th August 2011, 22:07

Great turn out and a great race day, cheers everyone. I enjoyed my day except for the 2nd points race where it was spitting and the cold shear problems I'm having with the new Bridgestones. I think I might need the soft compound slick instead of the supersoft. Today felt like the first proper race day I have had in my new frame at Kaitoke and I'm over the moon with it. The last race day I only went out twice and didn't want to go fast in the mixed conditions. The ZXR frame is far better than the FXR frame, much more controllable.

Dave your 100 seems to go hard, I'm looking forward to you getting it dialed in properly because you were going fast today man. Especially in the wettish conditions. That last race was great, took me aaages to catch you and then you slammed the door damn hard on me when I tried to pass which left me laughing. Good stuff, I love that kind of racing.

Shorty_925

28th August 2011, 22:15

photos https://picasaweb.google.com/108756888529105467491/Kaitoke280811

Str8 Jacket

29th August 2011, 07:01

F5 Dave

29th August 2011, 09:52

. . . That last race was great, took me aaages to catch you and then you slammed the door damn hard on me when I tried to pass which left me laughing. Good stuff, I love that kind of racing.
Hey I hadn't won a A grade race in a long time, I couldn't let this one slip away.

Actually I don't remember closing the door that hard, if it was the corner before the pit I knew you were there & kept it tight so you didn't barge through the inside, but you kind of have to throw it over at some stage to make that corner.

As the day went on I actually had more energy & my nose was clearing up so I could breath a bit better.

The 100 went well, but I have to do something about the heavy clutch. And the power curve. It probably spends from about 9 making as much power as a std FXR, then it dips & then goes crazy. A linear progression would make better progress.

In fact I had energy to do the last The B grade on the 50 which was good fun but I will admit to being a bit nervous at the start -until I saw Fishe pulling out the slip lane on the borrowed bike. A Psychotic Fishe sliding through the inside on a minimoto didn't hold much appeal :confused:

hmurphy

29th August 2011, 13:10

Yeah it was at the bottom corner by pit lane. I tried to go up the inside but you forced me onto the ripple strip with your tight line, was a great block!! I want to have a go on your 50 and your 100 if you are ok with me spinning a few laps on them haha. They look like a ton of fun.

GirrlRacer

29th August 2011, 18:02

Mihi - was that you wearing a turquoisey colour jacket? If so, I waved, but you didn't wave back (oh, okay, I'm not dumb enough to wave at the puter). Was trying to spot who was watching what though (yeah, I'm sad). nope wasnt me , i was wearing black :)

photos https://picasaweb.google.com/108756888529105467491/Kaitoke280811 how are we able to get copy of the photos?

koba

29th August 2011, 18:25

Brilliant day!

I had bucketloads (Shitty pun, I know) of fun dicing in some really close and heated battles.

Does anyone know what the hell was going on in that tangle off the grid?

Thanks again to Fish and those that make it happen.

That's my last one for a bit, I'm getting cut up shortly, I'm glad it was a good day.

koba

29th August 2011, 18:26

photos https://picasaweb.google.com/108756888529105467491/Kaitoke280811

MINT!

Heaps of cool pics.

Shorty_925

29th August 2011, 21:02

how are we able to get copy of the photos?

right click, save as? or you after org.?

Shorty_925

29th August 2011, 21:07

Brilliant day!

I had bucketloads (Shitty pun, I know) of fun dicing in some really close and heated battles.

Blair was pretty happy with that last race of the day yet dissapointed he didnt get you before the race ended.

Time to find out how much crap is in my carb... :facepalm:

andrew a

30th August 2011, 08:33

Hi all It was nice to have a dry day for the first two races. I did get cought out with the damp in the worm up lap by high siding out of the hair pin. Man that hurt. I have hurt my thumb that I broke 6 mounth ago. Also some large brusing on my legs. Lost my mo jo a bit after that. One of the first races I felt I was going good. I will hang on that memorie.
Thanks to Fishy and Nigel.

F5 Dave

30th August 2011, 09:26

right click, save as? or you after org.?
If she wants to print they are only a few 10s of k that won't cut it. Perhaps if she asked nicely for a few you could email the source pics.

Good pics btw, although for a while I was wondering if I was at that meeting, then near the end I spotted me passing my other bike. That was a bit surreal.

Tard

30th August 2011, 15:14

photos https://picasaweb.google.com/108756888529105467491/Kaitoke280811

Cool pics, :2thumbsup. almost as quick to upload as your pace on Sunday :niceone:

Dry day for a change certainly made a difference! Cheers to Fishie (& Kendog officiating too) for coming up with reverse grid starts etc, makes for a fun day all-round. Is it me or is the pace in B Grade improving all the time, good battles out there all day...

Think I mighta lunched some gears or something? Gonna be a good learning experience dismantling, fixing :sweatdrop and hopefully getting back together ready for next month...