F4 GP picks?

[koba]

Righto, it's only a few weeks away.

The big bucket event of the year, already!

So, who are your pics on the winner?

It's a public pole, I'd put all entries on there if there were more spaces but as it's limited I'm just going to pick a guess top ten, sorry if I don't quite get that correct.

[richban]

1st Me
2nd and first looser Andrew A.
Not sure how the rest will pan out.

[koba]

The apologies:

Sorry, put the Diproses together due to lack of room.
Sorry, had to miss a few people who still have a reasonable chance.

Matthew Hoogenboezem, Dave Manuell and Nick Cain should really be on there.

It's a hard call when most of the entry list are likely to be quite fast.

It's a damn cool field!

I think Regan Griffiths will be an interesting addition, I've seen him race outside buckets and he does alright.

Tyler Lincoln is also a rising star to look out for, he's actually got a really good chance of a good placing.

[koba]

1st Me
2nd and first looser Andrew A.
Not sure how the rest will pan out.

You need an engine to start the GP, let alone win it! :Pokey:

[timg]

Think I just need to pick how many times you lot are going to lap me ;)

[Rick 52]

1st Dave Manuel
2nd Hoogie
3rd Kel

I will be over the moon with 6th one better than last year but with Rich ,Gav ,Andrew A and others a top 10 would be brilliant !
Looking forward to a dry GP this year

[kel]

Way too tough to call! but not a 4 stroke they're out for sure!

Damn I just voted for AV, I was supposed to vote for myself.

[richban]

1st Dave Manuel
2nd Hoogie
3rd Kel

I will be over the moon with 6th one better than last year but with Rich ,Gav ,Andrew A and others a top 10 would be brilliant !
Looking forward to a dry GP this year

As long as there is plenty of this it should be awesome.

259714259715

[kiwifruit]

I'm not sure this is a good event to make a debut in?! 7hp may not be competitive :pinch:

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[speedpro]

To be honest, I'm not too sad about sitting it out. It's going to be a great race, probably the best one of the meeting. There has to be 10+ riders who could win it. I'm picking Dave Manuell. He's all psyched up and is a great rider. New tyres were in his van ready to fit and my bike is running sweet, especially with the waterpump keeping temps down.

[richban]

To be honest, I'm not too sad about sitting it out. It's going to be a great race, probably the best one of the meeting. There has to be 10+ riders who could win it. I'm picking Dave Manuell. He's all psyched up and is a great rider. New tyres were in his van ready to fit and my bike is running sweet, especially with the waterpump keeping temps down.


Do you know what he like's to Drink?


Yeah he is my pick for the win.

[Dutchee]

Do you know what he like's to Drink?


Yeah he is my pick for the win.

Port. Thought you would've worked that one out at Tokeroa bwahaha

[speedpro]

Is there going to be "port a corner" at Taupo?

[koba]

Is there going to be "port a corner" at Taupo?

It's sounding like it...

[sidwyz]

I voted for someone else,

Dave M for the win on Mikes bike for sure

[TZ350]

Damn I just voted for AV, I was supposed to vote for myself.

Damm I voted for U when I meant to vote for Av ...... :laugh:

Whatever, its a 60/40 chance its going to be a 2-Stroke, maybe even all strokers in the top three placings leaving the FXR's as also rans this year.

[Str8 Jacket]

It would be good to see a mixture of any of these guy's/girls at the front. It could go either way Dick Ford, Av, Rich Ban could take it this year as could Dave Manuell or the Hoogies.
I'm just glad that we're actually going to be there to watch!

[Shorty_925]

Taupo Track 2, 30mins, looking forward to it.

[crazy man]

voted wrong my self should of been (Someone else, not in poll) to much home brew lol

[kel]

I see someone has voted "Someone else, yet to enter". I heard the rumor and its been confirmed today, ex champ with a rip snorting 2 stroke (with extra wide bars) :facepalm:

[crazy man]

I see someone has voted "Someone else, yet to enter". I heard the rumor and its been confirmed today, ex champ with a rip snorting 2 stroke (with extra wide bars) :facepalm:steadmans bike?

[SHELRACING]

I'd Vote for Grandma Wobbler, but her motor is in bits, her bikes an F5, and she's not entered either. Lucky for you's all then

Dave Manuel gets my vote - great rider

Of course if the unthinkable happened and it rained, the race is anybody's

At the end of the day it's going to be a great race. Hope you all have a blast

[jasonu]

steadmans bike?

It wouldn't keep up anymore. Not enough HP and too heavy. My bike in the TZR50 frame was faster than Jimmy's in the mid 90's and I doubt my bike would be fast enough to win.

[jasonu]

I voted for Trustrum as I feel sorry for him. I really don't think he has a shit show after reading his 'will I be ready' thread.

[richban]

I see someone has voted "Someone else, yet to enter". I heard the rumor and its been confirmed today, ex champ with a rip snorting 2 stroke (with extra wide bars) :facepalm:

Well that will chuck the cat in amongst the pigeons... dare we speak his name mate.

Anyhow here is some vid from the last one. Little sprint race. I have a list of excuses for the really bad riding but whatever, it was have one of them days.

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[F5 Dave]

I voted for Trustrum as I feel sorry for him. I really don't think he has a shit show after reading his 'will I be ready' thread.

aww, I have a fan club:love:



I see someone has voted "Someone else, yet to enter". I heard the rumor and its been confirmed today, ex champ with a rip snorting 2 stroke (with extra wide bars) http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/images/smilies/facepalm.gif

Actually I'd change my vote from Av to the unnamed N-M but no idea if he's coming.

[worm13]

Id put money on regan griffiths, raced him on buckets and yes is very fast!! and kinda nuts aswell plus that chassis looks the shit!!

[Rick 52]

Well that will chuck the cat in amongst the pigeons... dare we speak his name mate.

Anyhow here is some vid from the last one. Little sprint race. I have a list of excuses for the really bad riding but whatever, it was have one of them days.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5RBqeDt98q4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Sorry Rich I was using all the track ...I will share this year ...another great vid.

[crazy man]

It wouldn't keep up anymore. Not enough HP and too heavy. My bike in the TZR50 frame was faster than Jimmy's in the mid 90's and I doubt my bike would be fast enough to win.going on richban video last year was a hp track this year not so much . think it will come down to a good rider with a good punchy motor . also l think the 2 strokes will last better been not so ruun out down straights .will be intresting better put the money on the bro or av

[crazy man]

cool video richban only took a hour on dial up to watch lol. your bike looks prity dam fast!

[worm13]

so really the reason why your slow is due to the dial you have hahaha.... still its one step for technology for you.... did I see you walk out bond and bond with a microwave :) welcome to the new age

[koba]

so really the reason why your slow is due to the dial you have hahaha.... still its one step for technology for you.... did I see you walk out bond and bond with a microwave :) welcome to the new age

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rRyiidjU1o

Worth the dial-up wait.

[koba]

To be honest, I'm not too sad about sitting it out. It's going to be a great race, probably the best one of the meeting. There has to be 10+ riders who could win it. I'm picking Dave Manuell. He's all psyched up and is a great rider. New tyres were in his van ready to fit and my bike is running sweet, especially with the waterpump keeping temps down.

Ahh, right. That will be interesting...

[jasonu]

cool video richban only took a hour on dial up to watch lol. your bike looks prity dam fast!

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[crazy man]

Righto, it's only a few weeks away.

The big bucket event of the year, already!

So, who are your pics on the winner?

It's a public pole, I'd put all entries on there if there were more spaces but as it's limited I'm just going to pick a guess top ten, sorry if I don't quite get that correct.can you change my vote! did the wrong one and now getting to me

[crazy man]

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[jasonu]

aww, I have a fan club:love:

Can one person be a club?

[crazy man]

Can one person be a club?no! but a lover

[kel]

It's going to be a great race, probably the best one of the meeting. There has to be 10+ riders who could win it.

I fully agree Mike, there's some serious talent on display and some great bikes. It's hard to go past Avalon for the win as the motor, chassis and rider are all true A spec, but as you said there are 10 other riders that are all capable of winning. Damn its exciting.
Dave, we should combine our fan clubs, 4 crazy comedians have got to be entertaining.

[Kickaha]

It's hard to go past Avalon for the win as the motor, chassis and rider are all true A spec

A spec? I thought she rode an ESE bike :shifty:

[Buckets4Me]

A spec? I thought she rode an ESE bike :shifty:

well it's faster than 4 stroke gn125 anyway :first:

[F5 Dave]

Can one person be a club?
Hey Hey! Its two:cool:.

[F5 Dave]

Well that will chuck the cat in amongst the pigeons... dare we speak his name mate.

Anyhow here is some vid from the last one. Little sprint race. I have a list of excuses for the really bad riding but whatever, it was have one of them days.

Actually that was one of the first. My bike is still running

[richban]

Actually that was one of the first. My bike is still running

Ha. I don't get it. My quote was talking about no mates entering the GP.

[F5 Dave]

I meant that vid clip wasn't the last sprint race of the day. + the last race was patchy damp in some areas.

[koba]

can you change my vote! did the wrong one and now getting to me

Nope, pretty sure I can't. If I can I don't know how.

[koba]

So?

Gigglebutton, Henk, Rick 52, SHELRACING

Who is your someone else?

[Henk]

Dave M on my part if he doesn't drink too much port

[koba]

Dave M on my part if he doesn't drink too much port

That's a bit of a long shot! (about the port)

[Dutchee]

That's a bit of a long shot! (about the port)

I have to say, I'm starting to hate you guys. I got told there's a weekend between the GP and Kaitoke, someone's keen as to come down, and I'm finding it harder to say no. It's not as though I have to work Monday, if there's only Rick's bike going down, instead of dropping one off, we could pick his up and save him towing a trailer. Hmmm, have I mentioned I hate you guys.

[Str8 Jacket]

Hmmm, have I mentioned I hate you guys.

Have I mentioned that we're going to Taupo next weekend?

[Gigglebutton]

No Mates has pulled out, so now its between Dave M & Kelly. Both have the skill and power, but Av has the skill and the RS frame. Its a hard one to call

[Kickaha]

so now its between Dave M & Kelly. Both have the skill and power, but Av has the skill and the RS frame. Its a hard one to call

ppffffffffffft Whatever, Hoogie for the win

[Buckets4Me]

ppffffffffffft Whatever, Hoogie for the win

no one from the south island has a chance (not on a 4 stroker anyway) :facepalm:

[TZ350]

259830

I am sure Lady Luck is going to play a part in it .....

[Pumba]

I am sure Lady Luck is going to play a part in it .....

Note the 4 stroke.

[Rick 52]

So?

Gigglebutton, Henk, Rick 52, SHELRACING

Who is your someone else?

Dave M because he has water cooled power and lots of experience ,he is having a crack at the F 2 nats again so is fully up for it ,Oh and he is a uckin nutter !

[Rick 52]

I have to say, I'm starting to hate you guys. I got told there's a weekend between the GP and Kaitoke, someone's keen as to come down, and I'm finding it harder to say no. It's not as though I have to work Monday, if there's only Rick's bike going down, instead of dropping one off, we could pick his up and save him towing a trailer. Hmmm, have I mentioned I hate you guys.

Mmmm what if I said " it would not be the same with out you guys "
Is that helping or not ?

[speedpro]

mmmmmmm . . . . . . . port :drinkup:

[Shorty_925]

Andrew A for the win.

[richban]

Dave M because he has water cooled power and lots of experience ,he is having a crack at the F 2 nats again so is fully up for it ,Oh and he is a uckin nutter !


Just watched him on his first outing on a 125. Ummm yep Dave is the man to beat I reckon. Good work team Shanny very impressive racing.

[kel]

Dave M because he has water cooled power and lots of experience ,Oh and he is a uckin nutter !

I've raced on 4 different kart tracks, how much more experience do you need? :lol:

[crazy man]

259934 this is what you have to bet from team talk up

[richban]

259934 this is what you have to bet from team talk up

Very Cool. Well done. I have it on good authority that the jockey is rather light as well. It will be hard to beat the skinny young kids for sure.

[crazy man]

Very Cool. Well done. I have it on good authority that the jockey is rather light as well. It will be hard to beat the skinny young kids for sure.he's not as light as some young one's of today but not bad at 69kg's at 30

[richban]

he's not as light as some young one's of today but not bad at 69kg's at 30

30kg and 10 years on me. bugger.

[crazy man]

30kg and 10 years on me. bugger.cool l'm not to old after all ! all l need is a new body

[F5 Dave]

Rich ya homo, where were you today? Just wanted to make sure I could beat all of you guys:laugh:


Well the smack talk should ramp up its a week to go.

[richban]

Rich ya homo, where were you today? Just wanted to make sure I could beat all of you guys:laugh:


Well the smack talk should ramp up its a week to go.


Bung thumb, Bung Bike, Jobs to do before next weekend. As far as beating me. You can't.

[F5 Dave]

Not if you don't show up I can't. Hey I seem to have more votes than you. Bwahahaha!


Andrew's bike looked the Biscuits! You should have done that.

[richban]

Not if you don't show up I can't. Hey I seem to have more votes than you. Bwahahaha!


Andrew's bike looked the Biscuits! You should have done that.

More votes. pah. I like the under dog vibe.

Commuter bikes rule. Anyway I am still a learner so the perfect bike for me.

[F5 Dave]

yeah keep telling yourself that as I come past showcasing 2 stroke superiority. And don't even try to think you can play the reliability card.

[jasonu]

And don't even try to think you can play the reliability card.

'Cause you sure as hell won't (can't)...

[F5 Dave]

Hey my 100 is compromise built on compromise. Its a money & time thing. Mainly money at the moment.

But it did complete a 55min BOB last year. And survived yesterday to administer a bit of a surprise. Don't think a 2 stroke has won A grade races here since Hamish, Jay or I used to on the 50s. Or maybe my H. [edit] actually that's Baloney. Sketchy has won on my old H in RGV chassis.

[richban]

yeah keep telling yourself that as I come past showcasing 2 stroke superiority. And don't even try to think you can play the reliability card.

Well you can blast past and join the other 2 strokes at the front then. Us tractors will fight amongst our selves for the left overs.<_<

[F5 Dave]

I'll try pull a wheelie at the time. Don't worry I'll still talk to you after, just if anyone is near I might change the subject to instructions on valet grooming my van.

[richban]

I'll try pull a wheelie at the time. Don't worry I'll still talk to you after, just if anyone is near I might change the subject to instructions on valet grooming my van.

On form for sure. Thats funny.

[Shorty_925]

Who's going to take the teams race out? Who's the current holders? 04 or 09? New pole for F4 Team picks?

[F5 Dave]

So where is the info on the teams race? Is there a timetable for the weekend? (I could walk out to the van & see if it came with my entry, but its raining).

[speedpro]

I thought we'd already sorted a teams race - Team 2-stroke vs Team 4-stroke.

:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter::scoo ter::scooter:

[crazy man]

I thought we'd already sorted a teams race - Team 2-stroke vs Team 4-stroke.

:scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter::scoo ter::scooter: me and the boys have both in the team ! we have winner

[Dutchee]

Who's going to take the teams race out? Who's the current holders? 04 or 09? New pole for F4 Team picks?

I thought it was 03, 04 & then 09, but can't quite remember. Might have been 03, 09 & 04. Or could've been 09, 03, 04. Anyway, those 3 figured. No 06. We going to have an 06 team this year?

[F5 Dave]

WTF? oh you're talking telephone extns<_<

I'm for the 2 vs 4 stroke teams

[Dutchee]

WTF? oh you're talking telephone extns<_<

I'm for the 2 vs 4 stroke teams
They're called area codes, not extensions, sheesh, you young'uns these days don't have a damned clue.

2 vs 4 would be good, if there's enough 2's running to do the race, and so long as Rich hasn't been near any other 4.

[Shorty_925]

WTF? oh you're talking telephone extns<_<

I'm for the 2 vs 4 stroke teams

Its teams inter-club race.

Dutchee - Unsure if PMCC will have enough for a team, 3 of us and think thats it, there may be a few honorary PMCC members all of a sudden...



Also the grid is now up to 38! Largest class of the meet.

[Str8 Jacket]

Its teams inter-club race.

Dutchee - Unsure if PMCC will have enough for a team, 3 of us and think thats it, there may be a few honorary PMCC members all of a sudden...

Well Macolm and I (or just one of us) could bring our leathers up and race for PMCC. Only thing is, is that someone would have to lend us a bike! Though, I am sure that you guy's will find someone or few. I hear Avalon is both AMCC and PMCC, nudge nudge, wink wink.



Also the grid is now up to 38! Largest class of the meet.

Of course they are! :)

[F5 Dave]

Well only 3 says away & we should know the answer. Weather may be a factor, but this far out hard to predict. may be wet morning & dry for the GP if we're lucky.

Its surprisingly quiet in here atm. But I think the main point, is that I now have double the votes Rich has & its burning him :innocent:.


btw I still have room in cabin for someone wanting to put me off with their snoring, or my low resistance of temptation for drinking too much.

[richban]

Its surprisingly quiet in here atm. But I think the main point, is that I now have double the votes Rich has & its burning him :innocent:.



Just for that I voted for myself. Ha so there.

[Str8 Jacket]

Why can't I vote for two people........

[crazy man]

Just for that I voted for myself. Ha so there.good pick (-; my carb just turned up today and just got it going down the road for the first time.

[Henk]

Why can't I vote for two people........

You think it's going to be a tie?

[richban]

good pick (-; my carb just turned up today and just got it going down the road for the first time.

Sweet. I broke a drill bit off in my axel and got a bit of drill in my eye. Bike is running rough and found my new second had rear tyre had a big hole in it. Van is packed and ready to rock and roll. Really can't wait to get out on that track. Love it.

See most of you all tomorrow.

[crazy man]

Sweet. I broke a drill bit off in my axel and got a bit of drill in my eye. Bike is running rough and found my new second had rear tyre had a big hole in it. Van is packed and ready to rock and roll. Really can't wait to get out on that track. Love it.

See most of you all tomorrow.shite thats no good! can't wait for the racing even though l'm just watching . bert's bike sounds good but he has a bit of work tonight to finsh of

[richban]

shite thats no good! can't wait for the racing even though l'm just watching . bert's bike sounds good but he has a bit of work tonight to finsh of

Yeah just spoke to him. Engine back in and almost done I think.

Was thinking about the exhaust on your bike. That must be loud? I have tried to quiet mine down a bit it was very loud. I know there has been a lot of talk about noise. Do you have a plan B if it gets the red sticker? Might not be an issue but just putting it out there.

[F5 Dave]

I have a perfectly good slick with a few races in it, I'll chuck it in the van in case you need it.

Hey did you log on under another name & vote again? Right now to register a few more times with some bogus hotmail accounts:innocent:

[Rick 52]

Glad I have the day off tomorrow ,Trying to get brake pads to fit just could not find any' got some close but had to take the grinder to the sides now they need to be thinner ,Should be at the track for about 9pm see you all then..

[F5 Dave]

hey did you ever get that smaller RS disc for the earlier forks? I've got a premo one I was going to bring up & hock off for very little. Or ideally swap for the larger one

[bucketracer]

Not sure if its going to be 2-Strokes :first::second::third:for the first time in ages.

But I do know that for the first time at least one (not us) rider will have tire warmers for his bike.

[Rick 52]

hey did you ever get that smaller RS disc for the earlier forks? I've got a premo one I was going to bring up & hock off for very little. Or ideally swap for the larger one

Not sure what its of But it has a 3mm off set so I have to have a spacer ..
Bring your disk I am keen on it ,the rivets on my disc are bugered.

[jasonu]

But I do know that for the first time at least one (not us) rider will have tire warmers for his bike.

Ban that person for being fucking soft!

[kel]

So that’s the pole, at least that’s pole as we're packing up. No real surprise that Avalon is the stand out favourite, also makes perfect sense that Dave M (someone else not in pole) and Andrew are up there (write off the current champion at your peril) but a couple of odd omissions. The Diprose are both sharp and have the resources to turn up with serious rockets, and Gavin well he's been in the top 3 the last 3 years and will be wanting the win for sure. And then we have the youngens wanting to upset the apple cart. Not sure the superbike crowd will be too interested in our racing but I reckon it’s going to be a cracker!

[Dutchee]

Not sure the superbike crowd will be too interested in our racing but I reckon it’s going to be a cracker!

Ummm, why are the superbike crowd going to be at a bucket event? bwahaha - they'll probably want to join in after this weekend.

The 125 race will be awesome to watch as well, as we've got Glen Orwin, Dave M (not sure if he's entered or not), Kyle, Tyler in it. Was great cheering them on last weekend, and not really caring as to which did better as it was good racing and they all rode well (okay, Kyle not so good bwahaha). Tyler was on fire and rode incredibly well. As his dad said, the last race was hard to watch, he was pushing so hard.

Then again, we've got bucketeers in amongst other classes as well, so it's all good. :)

Have a safe trip down/up and see yas when we see yas. :)

[F5 Dave]

Well I took today off to pack & do the odd thing on the bike. I got a longer rear engine bolt so I could put a locknut on the other side. Just need to carve back the waterpump that got welded on 16 years ago in a dumb place so I can get a nut on.

Pick up the grinder & consider. . .Nah its miles away from the oil, but you could imagine.


3 sec. I struck oil!! I'm rich. No wait. . . :shutup:


cover off, plans to heck. Break out the Devcon. Oh well I can't leave till the kids are in bed at 7:30 anyway. Its almost dry.


See you all there sat morning.

[Henk]

Typical Dave. Get the bike almost ready, so decide to destroy it, just because you don't want your arse whipped by a girl again.

[Pumba]

For those of us that couldn't make it down cheek out the live timing here http://www.livetiming.co.nz/wsNZSBK.aspx

Results from practice session 1

http://www.livetiming.co.nz/data/NZSBK/0929.png

[Kendog]

Thanks for the update.
Go Dave. Where is Andrew?

[Tard]

Good stuff Pumba, cheers!

...and yep DaveT looked like he was getting everything together quite nicely last weekend :niceone:

Watching out for Rich, he's looking well positioned considered the grenade rebuild:yes:

[jasonu]

Trustrum at the front. I never had any doubt which is why I voted for him...

[gav]

Well after 1st race its looking like a typical Chch bucket race, Nick Cain 1st, James Hoogie 2nd, Mat Hoogie 3rd, biggest shock is that Al Hoogie didnt finish, oh and the two strokes didnt finish :bye:
Think Jake Lewis was taking his CBR150 up as well, but will see if he races tomorrow.

[Kickaha]

oh and the two strokes didnt finish :bye:

Now there's a suprise :shifty:

[jasonu]

Now there's a huge fucking dissapointment :shifty:

Fixed it for ya.
Hopefully tomorrow will be different.

[Pumba]

Results form race 1

First 2 stroke home in 6th, so much for the pre meeting hype

http://www.livetiming.co.nz/data/NZSBK/1502.png

[Kickaha]

First 2 stroke home in 6th, so much for the pre meeting hype

Fucking shitters, suprised any made it onto the track without blowing up:yes:

[gav]

And the first two stroke home isnt even a bucket! :corn: :innocent:

[cotswold]

[QUOTE=Pumba;1130288206]Results form race 1

First 2 stroke home in 6th, so much for the pre meeting hype

Um am I missing something, I thought the GP was on sunday?? why show ones hand until it matters!

[jasonu]

And the first two stroke home isnt even a bucket! :corn: :innocent:

No less a bucket than the Forza...

[gav]

No less a bucket than the Forza...

Yup, I agree ... so why let them race in a National event then?

[Yow Ling]

Yup, I agree ... so why let them race in a National event then?

You having trouble spelling Stroud ?

[Pumba]

Um am I missing something, I thought the GP was on sunday?? why show ones hand until it matters!

Good to see someone keeping the faith. I suppose you are a Blues supporter as well.

[gav]

You having trouble spelling Stroud ?

Yeah, I guess the importer offered them a deal too good to be true! :yes:

[jasonu]

Yeah, I guess the importer offered them a deal too good to be true! :yes:

If that thing does any good or fucks up someone elses race I expect to hear about a protest so the whole Forza thing can be resolved.

[cotswold]

Good to see someone keeping the faith. I suppose you are a Blues supporter as well.

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: Don't they do the oval ball stuff with all the touching and holding and engaging, all sounds a bit suspect to me.

[cotswold]

If that thing does any good or fucks up someone elses race I expect to hear about a protest so the whole Forza thing can be resolved.

Or if it's allowed my next bucket will have one of these in it.

[Buckets4Me]

If that thing does any good or fucks up someone elses race I expect to hear about a protest so the whole Forza thing can be resolved.

that stroud boy rides pretty well . did ok in the 2 hour (first bucket race I think)

if it beats the fxr's you mean

[Kickaha]

So how about those two strokes then, they really showed the way in the first race today

Anyone changing their bets for the GP?

Oh yeah go Team ESE :whistle:

[Buckets4Me]

So how about those two strokes then, they really showed the way in the first race today

Anyone changing their bets for the GP?

Oh yeah go Team ESE :whistle:

still beating the GN's :facepalm:

[Kickaha]

still beating the GN's :facepalm:

About the only thing they can beat :bleh:

[Buckets4Me]

About the only thing they can beat :bleh:

260378 TZ's bike ridden by Kel

260379 and a 4 stroke

[Kickaha]

and a 4 stroke

That the same sort of four stroke that just won the GP?

How many two strokes in that top 10?

[Buddha#81]

A sad sad day.......... the long lived the rein of the FXR is over......CBR's 1st and second. 2T's where the fook were they? bit of a no show, obviously 30hp could win but didnt :shutup:

[Buddha#81]

oh and now the no.1 plate is held in the South you lot can come down here to get it back, BOB for NZ GP!

[Kickaha]

oh and now the no.1 plate is held in the South you lot can come down here to get it back, BOB for NZ GP!

Where no doubt it'll be won by another four stroke

[Buckets4Me]

That the same sort of four stroke that just won the GP?

How many two strokes in that top 10?

Nzsbk Motosport (https://www.facebook.com/nzsbk)
The 2012 New Zealand F4 Bucket Grand Prix.
Nick Cain ,
James Hoogenboezem (https://www.facebook.com/hoogie85)
, Andrew Adlam ,
Richard Ban ,
Regan Griffiths
, Mat Hoogeboezem ,
Gavin Veltmeyer ,
Tyler Lincoln
, Richard Ford , #1 smoker (at least one ) :facepalm:
Tim Gerard TOP 10there is always next year

[Kickaha]

there is always next year

And the year after that and the year after that, if you keep trying long enough maybe a two stroke might get lucky

[gav]

4 Cantabs in the top 10, well done guys! Good to see Tim G in the top 10 ! :yes:

[Yow Ling]

Great result for for the south !
Awesome result Nick, James , Matt and Tim

and you other flash dudes !

Does that mean the Bucket GP moves to the South next year, Levels is a nice track I hear

[gav]

Maybe its time for F4 to become a recognised National championship, but then that would need the rules clearing up. :facepalm:

[Yow Ling]

Maybe its time for F4 to become a recognised National championship, but then that would need the rules clearing up. :facepalm:
It would need a flash new name too F1, F2, F3 all history So Moto1 or Moto4 looking good.

Dont worry about the rules, we all honourable peeple here

Ok maybe the Forza rule and the 106cc rule

[jasonu]

It would need a flash new name too F1, F2, F3 all history So Moto1 or Moto4 looking good.


Maybe there should be seperate 2t and 4t classes.:cry:

[Buddha#81]

Maybe there should be seperate 2t and 4t classes.:cry:

good plan......plenty of track time for the 4t's, while the 2t boys spend time in the pits dicussing how they got 30hp on the dyno and what they've done to their transfer ports:shutup:

[Kickaha]

Maybe its time for F4 to become a recognised National championship, but then that would need the rules clearing up. :facepalm:

Rules will never be cleared up and there's nothing wrong with them as they are

[Buckets4Me]

Maybe there should be seperate 2t and 4t classes.:cry:

what one class races around the track the other around the pits :shutup:

[gav]

Rules will never be cleared up and there's nothing wrong with them as they are
Which is why we have Derbi 80's and Forza 150's racing at a National Championship event .... :corn:
Both bikes which the Road Race commissioner doesnt think are suitable.

[jasonu]

good plan......plenty of track time for the 4t's, while the 2t boys spend time in the pits dicussing how they got 30hp on the dyno and what they've done to their transfer ports:shutup:

Sounds about right.

[Kickaha]

Which is why we have Derbi 80's and Forza 150's racing at a National Championship event .... :corn:

We have them racing because no one has put in a protest and contested eligibility

[gav]

Maybe there should be seperate 2t and 4t classes.:cry:
Somehow a class with 6 entries and only one finisher doesnt sound like much of a plan ...

[RMS eng]

Which is why we have Derbi 80's and Forza 150's racing at a National Championship event .... :corn:
Both bikes which the Road Race commissioner doesnt think are suitable.

Forza 150 is a race bike but daves derbi 80s are just Derbi 50 road bike motors with bored out 50 cylinders,derbi also make 80cc scooters.totally legal.

[Buddha#81]

Forza 150 is a race bike but daves derbi 80s are just Derbi 50 road bike motors with bored out 50 cylinders,derbi also make 80cc scooters.totally legal.

woohoo here we go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gav]

Forza 150 is a race bike but daves derbi 80s are just Derbi 50 road bike motors with bored out 50 cylinders,derbi also make 80cc scooters.totally legal.
Thats cool then, thought I saw it advertised on Trade Me as a GPR80 cup bike as raced in Spain, where they are sold as a complete race bike similiar to the Metrakit race bikes. Seemed to be going pretty well until he crashed.

[fi5hy]

Well done Mr Adlam starting from last on the grid to take 3rd only 5 seconds behind is a good ride in my eyes:shit:. The GP would have been back in Wellington if he started from the front row.

[F5 Dave]

Well looks like I'm back first & there's a reason for that. A bit of a jab in the eye for the 2 stroke boys this year & I guess a big serving of humble pie. Mmm tastes good with a bit of Ice cream.

I'm glad Nick & James got 1&2. Truly nice guys & well deserving. 'bout time the south did well in a GP & fair play they certainly did & it was with well prepared bikes, good preparation & some sound riding.

Me, well that's a long story, but principally it boils down to time & money. Unlike the South Island guys I wasn't able to skip off to the track & spend thursday or friday practicing on a few classes. I was lucky to pay my entry fee this year & for the help Mike (Yowling) gave me by lending me his transponder I am truly grateful. Will be coming back with James.

I hadn't raced properly at Taupo B track for a few years & have been a bit freaked by the repair patches. I took off to find some clear track in the first session but it wasn't long before James Hoozi came past me. Fortunately my bike had a tickle more poke in some areas so I could keep him in sight & he gave me a lesson. Slowly I started to trust the patches.

I went over to thank him later & someone came up with the session times so it was a bit embarrassing to find I was fastest of the session. & faster than lap record set a few years back I understand.

Next session there was no one to follow but I started refining what I had learnt & knocked into the next second off. But it turns out Nick & James had gone faster still!

I needed more time. But come the first race my bike wouldn't start. I got a push & took it round to 3rd grid spot. Where it died. Had to push it to the side & jump over the fence. More on that later!

Took it back to the pits & well long story but the ring was smeared in place loss of compression. After prising it out I noticed the piston had a crack. End of play.

Disappointing as I knew I had another second in me. Whether I had a second & a half I don't know. That isn't just idle talk from the keypad. About 4th lap of qual I had a revelation. I was still looking at the patches going around some corners. Looking past them & around the corner, all of a sudden the bike started taking a tighter line & I could gas on much earlier. Beginner mistake for someone racing over 20 years, but old man worrying is hard to pass sometimes. Lap times didn't reflect it as we started to get back marker issues.

But the interesting thing is that on top of that the bike must have smeared the ring in that practice. My fastest time was my 2nd lap.

Heck the race is done & this counts for naught. But for me it gives me hope the old dog can turn the speed on. Some more time would have helped no end. A bike staying together would have immensely.

The next day I started off on the 50. But it was dog slow compared to the 100s/150s. It was a bit depressing to go from a chance, outside maybe, but a chance at the win, to total back marker.

Time to go home & see my young kids. One of them who is struggling to get to sleep, but I still love them never the less.


Next year? Ho-ho. Why not?

[Pumba]

Full and final results from the GP race

http://www.livetiming.co.nz/data/NZSBK/1552.png

[TZ350]

Five 2-Stroke DNS about says it all.

It was a fun weekend, great people, but poor results from the strokers.

[F5 Dave]

Further. So why did my bike die? A few things counted against it. The first was I had a piece of ally blocking the inlet port. This was clear of the bore, but when I rebored it it no longer was. I think this brought some ally up the bore with ally piston on piston interaction. Further the piston was hitting the head at the back. Not sure why, but it made quite a nasty ring on the back of the piston. I think that lead to the cracking.

Sadly Avalon's bike had loss of compression, but that seemed to be brought on by a mistake in assembly so I am lead to believe. Mike's bike was clearly the fastest, but didn't seem to be going that well even so. Dave got on the pace & was a force to be reckoned with in the first race, but I'll let Mike explain that.

& congrats to Andrew & Rich for flying the welly flag for 3rd & 4th. Good ride lads.

[F5 Dave]

Hey look at Regan! For first time the bike ran, that is exceptional. Good effort.

[F5 Dave]

Hold the phone!!


Fastest lap??


That would be Young Diprose. waaay back having troubles with their bikes. But lookie. Yes that's a 2 stroke. I did tell him there was a lot of pressure to uphold the honour.

[Henk]

Not only the two strokes that had issues this weekend. I think one or more of my valves may be located at the bottom of the crank at the moment.
Bloody good weekend away racing again. Glad I weakened and decided to turn up after all that.

[kiwifruit]

Great fun! I'm just uploading footage from the rear facing cam on #28, EN125 PURE SPORT bonestock

[Captian soup]

Not only the two strokes that had issues this weekend. I think one or more of my valves may be located at the bottom of the crank at the moment.
Bloody good weekend away racing again. Glad I weakened and decided to turn up after all that.

ooo crap. lucky i didnt copy your gasket trick. still you would have had more fun than us,sitting at home writing fucking "surprise" essays.. looked like a eventfull weekend..next year...

[kiwifruit]

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[GSVR]

Hey look at Regan! For first time the bike ran, that is exceptional. Good effort.

Régis Laconi

Yeah starting from like 26 on the grid. Maybee he needs a Honda engine in that exceptional Crazyman frame.

[richban]

Super gutted. I accidentally turned my video camera on and off at the same time. I have a sprint race from Saturday but not the main event.

Well 4th is all good.

Congrats to everyone. Was great to see so many people having such a good time. Really great bunch. My mate Jo was really taken with the bucket posse he decided to only photograph us. Well the 2 stroke had the worst of it. I really thought they would pull it off this year. Just not fare even when Nathanael disappeared up the road and cranking some amazing laps, it wasn't to be. Next time lads. I feel a battle of the camshaft manufactures coming. Colt V Kelford.

I got a good start but when we got to the straight bits I just didn't have enough ponies to stay with the others. Also over cocked to many corners trying to keep up. When Andrew came past I thought I would just hook in and get a tow. No chance. He just came and went. After Andrew came past and I reeled in Matthew Hoogie I sort of relaxed a bit. When I had a look behind, Regan was coming strong. I checked the gap a few times, then got a few corners wrong with some passing and he was a little to close. I put my head down and dropped my lap times and managed to pull away. I kept getting front end chatter on the faster corners but after I put my head down and weight forward a bit it went away. Egg. I was having so much fun I totally missed the white and checker flag.

Massive result for Andrew. Starting from last and working up the 3rd. Also on a bike that has just been build.

I will upload the sprint race vid later. Good times.

[Str8 Jacket]

It was an awesome view from the control tower!! Big grid and excellent racing - Buckets Represent!!

Was a real shame when we had to make the call to cancel the team race, could've been interesting!

[F5 Dave]

So more on my slightly embarrassing moment in the first race. My bike died on the line & wouldn't restart. Poo. Oh well better get out of the way, didn't want to look like a lets try fix it on the side of the track noobi. So pushed bike against the fence & went to jump over the fence. in leathers. Best I use this pole for some extra lift. The pole then travels towards me as I'm mid air:shit:. The grandstand erupts in laughter. Oh fantastic!


Fortunately I didn't land on my arse. I've seen it on vid. Oh well comedic break:laugh:.

But once on the other side I see that the poles are just on the ground with one tiedown wrapped around the top. If there had been a grandstand facing wind they would have toppled onto the track. Stupid!

[Str8 Jacket]

But once on the other side I see that the poles are just on the ground with one tiedown wrapped around the top. If there had been a grandstand facing wind they would have toppled onto the track. Stupid!

Yes and they were removed ASAP.

Your Pole Dancing was spectacular we were pissing ourselves in the control tower!

[F5 Dave]

I am to understand Nathanael was running ahead in the first ~1/2 of the GP only to fall in the S's. Shame & shows that when the race starts some of the prequel races etc are not the full story. This could have been the 2 stroke victory but for some bumps in the S's. maybe. A race is the full length.

But the state of Taupo! Those repairs are a travesty & the lines painted on the entry to the main straight - shit a brick! In the dry they were unsettling, but in the wet my front tyre (old) was twitching every line & every lap I was wondering if it would have me off.

[Str8 Jacket]

But the state of Taupo! Those repairs are a travesty & the lines painted on the entry to the main straight - shit a brick!

So, nothing new then!

[Shorty_925]

But the state of Taupo! Those repairs are a travesty & the lines painted on the entry to the main straight - shit a brick! In the dry they were unsettling, but in the wet my front tyre (old) was twitching every line & every lap I was wondering if it would have me off.

Yea they're not fun at the best of times. Theyre due to get them(the patchs in the corners) fixed soon, but dont know when. Bugger about your bike, you were hauling out there before then.

[Rick 52]

It was a joy to be involved again loved every minute ,it would have been good to be battling with people but after Tyler and Gav got away I was on my own ,I'm pleased to be first 2t home ,congratulating to you southerners fantastic riding fellas ,Hard luck Andrew amazing to start from the back and do so well ,lots of drama with bikes going pop crashes and 2t jetting problems Taupo track 2 is a great venue but are we heading south next year ??

[richban]

Taupo track 2 is a great venue but are we heading south next year ??

Yep BOB is a great event. Truck hire and 20 bikes from the north this time. Lets try sort somthing before it is apon us.

[kiwifruit]

when we got to the straight bits I just didn't have enough ponies to stay with the others

I feel your pain :sweatdrop

[F5 Dave]

It depends on who hosts the GP. The BOB is a special event run under a different formula (55min +1lap) & should not be tampered with.

We should still all go.

It is a great track -certainly miles better than Taupo & the SI guys are a good crowd. Hasn't been a northern win there yet that I am aware of, but I got real close maybe 8-9 years ago on the trusty H100 which sadly got less than trusty 5 min from the end with a comfortable lead when it ran a big end.

Lets think about a truck. Who has their HT?

[sidwyz]

Yep BOB is a great event. Truck hire and 20 bikes from the north this time. Lets try sort somthing before it is apon us.

This is a great idea!!

depending on when it is i could be keen as beans.

I have my HT licence's as well if need be.

Could get a truck from auckland and bring it down picking up along the way.

[Yow Ling]

Yep BOB is a great event. Truck hire and 20 bikes from the north this time. Lets try sort somthing before it is apon us.

Might be cheaper to get them into a container and on the rail

[richban]

I feel your pain :sweatdrop

Yeah well watching your video you hit more apexes than me for sure. Well done on the red weapon.

[richban]

Might be cheaper to get them into a container and on the rail

Cool will look into it as soon as we know when.

[kiwifruit]

Yeah well watching your video you hit more apexes than me for sure. Well done on the red weapon.

Thanks!

I'll keep an eye on the bucket threads and hope to see you all again soon

[F5 Dave]

Oh yeah I did see that out there, I should have remembered & come said Hi.

[Str8 Jacket]

Oh yeah I did see that out there, I should have remembered & come said Hi.

We've warned him about you...... ;)

[nodrog]

vid

Sexytimes!

[Buckets4Me]

Yep BOB is a great event. Truck hire and 20 bikes from the north this time. Lets try sort somthing before it is apon us.

when is it ?

[richban]

when is it ?

After winter hopefully.

[gav]

Just a reminder that Nick Cain was the young guy that guy that crashed his motard at Nelson Street Races and broke his back not so long ago. Good to see he is back riding s o well. He has also won the Winter Bucket series down here for the last 3 years. Dunno why he didnt race at BoB last year.
MCI ran a bucket class during the Nationals at Ruapuna and Levels, but it did mean running with the 150SS class. Maybe a seperate Bucket class instead of Clubmans class?

[goivy26]

Ive brought an FXR (Suzuki!!!!) and the Forza 140 is for sale. I only did it because I want to be loved!!!!!! :beer:

The GP looked like awsome fun congrats to all who rode.

Ivy

[Yow Ling]

Ive brought an FXR (Suzuki!!!!) and the Forza 140 is for sale. I only did it because I want to be loved!!!!!! :beer:

The GP looked like awsome fun congrats to all who rode.

Ivy

Good move, now we all have to shut up or find something else to groan about.

[Str8 Jacket]

Good move, now we all have to shut up or find something else to groan about.

Never! Let the witch hunt begin!

[koba]

Never! Let the witch hunt begin!

Which witch hunt?

[Henk]

Forget the witch hunt for now, it's almost Easter, time to celebrate in the roman fashion.

[richban]

Forget the witch hunt for now, it's almost Easter, time to celebrate in the roman fashion.

Maybe we should hunt down the witch that hexed all the 2 strokes. Then I could slip her a 20 for next year. :shutup:

[F5 Dave]

If you're going to go down that path, I hear you can make the Aratera 'break down' if you slip the right guy a Hundy

[jasonu]

time to celebrate in the roman fashion.

Gaylord anal sex or feeding Christians to the lions???

[Yow Ling]

Gaylord anal sex or feeding Christians to the lions???

There are people here that would go either way !