Welcome to the World of Moto Gymkhana

[wanpo]

Holy crap.
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^ Part 1 covers the rules etc.
> Part 2 covers the course (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lamyXirxQqo)
v Part 3 covers the bikes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sal4fZxfeX8)

[Berg]

How much fun would that be with a bike you don't mind dropping:yes: I'd be a starter:scooter:

[racefactory]

The japanese know how to have fun.

I'm ready to start today if anyone else is keen.

[Katman]

Watch this space.

[White trash]

Watch this space.

Fuck yeah! Get it happening, got a bike sorted and all.

[cheshirecat]

Never happen here - 'elf and safety.

[george formby]

Tis just the thing for elderly genulmin like myself. I hope it begins to take off down here. Might take my dirty coffee cups home & make a little slalom up me drive.:yes:

[crystalball]

How much would it cost to join, Also will it be in auckland or different area's at different times, every weekend or once a month, looks like a good skill to learn but yess would get a 2nd bike for the likes of this.

[racefactory]

Cost should be next to nothing I'd imagine. That's the whole point of these events.

I have a supermotard and have been waiting for folks to start getting together and start doing this for some time now. Come on, who has the balls to come kick start this together.

[White trash]

Cost should be next to nothing I'd imagine. That's the whole point of these events.

I have a supermotard and have been waiting for folks to start getting together and start doing this for some time now. Come on, who has the balls to come kick start this together.

Why wait? Why not do it yourself?

[Renegade]

awesome, i spoke to my bike which has advised me shes up for it :yes:

[racefactory]

Why wait? Why not do it yourself?

I have but suitable spaces are very hard to find out of the prying eye of the general public. I've had the local constabulary turning up thanks to unjust rubber necking. Has to be an organised group or you'll always just be seen as a nuisance- the public are very sensitive to motor vehicles moving about frantically.

Plus no one to race against...

Really decent clips below:

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Oh... and don't worry if you've got nice shiny fairings, just fit a simple crash cage.

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[trumpy]

Is this: http://gymkhana.co.nz/ still likely to be a flyer?

[BMWST?]

I have but suitable spaces are very hard to find out of the prying eye of the general public. I've had the local constabulary turning up thanks to unjust rubber necking. Has to be an organised group or you'll always just be seen as a nuisance- the public are very sensitive to motor vehicles moving about frantically.

Plus no one to race against...

Really decent clips below:


Oh... and don't worry if you've got nice shiny fairings, just fit a simple crash cage.



go and see Mr plod first so they know whats going on before they get teh phone calls....

[kiwifruit]

Is this: http://gymkhana.co.nz/ still likely to be a flyer?

Yes :)

[onearmedbandit]

If you were in America, chances are the police would already be there. And would kick sand in our faces...

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[Katman]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/141934-Motorcycle-Gymkhana!-Sat-15th-October-Taupo?p=1130151845#post1130151845

[george formby]

Any more events in the pipeline? I've had a gander at the Gymkhana NZ web site but info is scant. Yes, I've been practising...

[Katman]

We're aiming to get another one going closer to the end of winter.

Watch this space.

[george formby]

We're aiming to get another one going closer to the end of winter.

Watch this space.

Splendid. Bloody cold in Taupo this time of year.....

[Katman]

Splendid. Bloody cold in Taupo this time of year.....

And wet......





.....and gray.

[george formby]

And wet......





.....and gray.

That's alright, I've been practising in the rain. With a bit of luck I can have a crap again soon.:pinch:

[skippa1]

ahhhh chaps, they are asian drivers:shit: they are just tryin to go in a straight line. None of that turning and shit is on purpose, you know that dont you:blink:

[Tigadee]

Do they use 250s mostly? I'd be willing to give that a go...

Does being asian help because they are smaller/lighter and have small hands (like good for picking kiwifruit)? LOL

[skippa1]

Do they use 250s mostly?

Does being asian help

Certainly make them wobble around a lot more:blink:

[george formby]

They use all sorts....

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[Tigadee]

They use all sorts....

No cruisers... :blink:

Still, can't wait for LAMS to pick up a VTR250 or something like that cheap...


Certainly make them wobble around a lot more

Thought it'll make the centre of gravity lower, which is good, right?

[george formby]

No cruisers... :blink:

Still, can't wait for LAMS to pick up a VTR250 or something like that cheap...



Thought it'll make the centre of gravity lower, which is good, right?

Weight is a big psychological issue.... I was wizzing round on the wee DT a lot more confidently than on my portly TDM. Just about caught up on the big bike now as my technique improves. A long way to go (if ever) before I can ride like the pro's. Lots of mental hurdles to getting it right but awesome fun & a great way to develop skills.

DT (http://youtu.be/zYm2EWVxXsg)

TDM (http://youtu.be/azZaixED6oA)

[Katman]

No cruisers... :blink:



The Japanese might not but we do.

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[george formby]

The Japanese might not but we do.



I watched that earlier, Harley wrestling. Good job.:woohoo:

[skippa1]

The Japanese might not but we do

Shit he did well, he would have had a clear run if he hadnt had a cone before he had finished:doobey:

[Tigadee]

The Japanese might not but we do.

That was brill... :clap:

[nzspokes]

They use all sorts....



Jebus thats some commitment. He must rock through boot sliders. :shit:

[george formby]

Jebus thats some commitment. He must rock through boot sliders. :shit:

Check this lil' lady out ZRX1200... No doubt a re-post but, meh.


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[Tigadee]

Yeah, she flings that big ol' bike around like it was a 250! Amazing!

[george formby]

The rocky road to being a pro.......


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[Katman]

The rocky road to being a pro.......



It appears that tyres have come a long way.

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[george formby]

It appears that tyres have come a long way.



A full roll cage & gummint sponsored bike must help...

I have done a bit of practice in the rain lately, an ass puckering event from start to finish.

[pritch]

The local Honda dealer has organised several of these in the hope it will catch on. I don't know if I'd put the triple in, maybe the SJ50?:whistle:

[george formby]

The local Honda dealer has organised several of these in the hope it will catch on. I don't know if I'd put the triple in, maybe the SJ50?:whistle:


Meh, have a crack on the triple. I guarantee you won't get to carried away. Check the practice vid.

http://youtu.be/aTm8CcbCuo0

[BMWST?]

The rocky road to being a pro.......

very srippery surface