Christchurch "Have a Go Day" 13 Aug [Archive]

Sniper

27th July 2005, 13:23

Who else will be going? Im definetaly going to be there but I dont think I can enter as I dont have all the gear. Look forward to finally meeting some CHCH KB's!!! Its at Ruapuna at 0800 I think the gates open.

Sniper

White trash

27th July 2005, 13:35

What, like the time you met the Wellington KBers?

bugjuice

27th July 2005, 13:37

who are we having a go at? what they do?

Sniper

27th July 2005, 13:39

What, like the time you met the Wellington KBers?

Touche' mate. Although I was out of my depth in Wellington

TonyB

27th July 2005, 14:18

Touche' mate. Although I was out of my depth in Wellington
Are you saying we're shallow?

Sniper

27th July 2005, 14:21

Are you saying we're shallow?

Never, Im a cantabrien now arnt I?

**R1**

27th July 2005, 14:32

I think i missed something??

But anyway i will be there, ill try to stay on the end of the straight this time:weird: and just stick to wheelies.

Sniper

27th July 2005, 14:34

I think i missed something??

But anyway i will be there, ill try to stay on the end of the straight this time:weird: and just stick to wheelies.

Chice, will be good to meet up Aaron, did you not get the e-mail?

**R1**

27th July 2005, 14:39

Chice, will be good to meet up Aaron, did you not get the e-mail?What email?? i need to change the email address on here.

Sniper

27th July 2005, 15:11

What email?? i need to change the email address on here.
Can from another website, do you want me to forward it to you. PM me you e-mail adress

k14

27th July 2005, 16:12

I'll come out and say hi. Not allowed to ride though, club riders aren't allowed out. Hope its a good day for it.

Sniper, what gear do you not have? I'm sure we could drum some up for you.

shadow

27th July 2005, 17:57

yip ill be there with a couple of other nelson kb riders if its fine. and yeah aaron dont wont to see that bike down again but do hook up some of those wheelies they look awesome especially when its done so well

Kickaha

27th July 2005, 18:08

Might be out after lunch, don't forget we're racing at the BEARs day on the Sunday if we're not out there on the Saturday

branco

27th July 2005, 21:16

Hi am new to KB. What gear is needed for Ruapuna and do i need a race license? cheers.

k14

27th July 2005, 21:58

Hi am new to KB. What gear is needed for Ruapuna and do i need a race license? cheers.
Nope don't need a race licence for the trackday. You will need protective pants and jacket (leather or cordura) and also a back protector, gloves and boots. I think the cost will be around $40 or $50 for the day.

shadow

28th July 2005, 07:46

Nope don't need a race licence for the trackday. You will need protective pants and jacket (leather or cordura) and also a back protector, gloves and boots. I think the cost will be around $40 or $50 for the day.
Your helmet cant be older than 5 years and as far as i know you must use leather. pants and jacket must be able to join together. i did see one guy out there in gortex but mostly people get turned away(must be leather)There are no flag starts :ride:

Sniper

28th July 2005, 08:45

Does anyone have a race suit I can borrow. I have a jacket but no pants that match or zip up. I have all the other gear

Sniper

28th July 2005, 08:46

TonyB

28th July 2005, 09:57

I am resonably sure that the jacket and pants must zip together. They definitely have to be leather.

Bren_chch

28th July 2005, 15:06

i'll be out there...

Yeah Tony is right, they MUST zip together, they were pretty strict about that at the last one!

:ride:

Sniper

28th July 2005, 15:18

Damn, that leaves me to watch you all though. Hey at least I will have my bike OUT!!!!

TonyB

28th July 2005, 15:23

Hey at least I will have my bike OUT!!!!
Is your bike gay then? :bleh:

Sniper

28th July 2005, 15:43

Is your bike gay then? :bleh:

Havent you read my post about have aparently my bike is femanine :rofl:

dangerous

28th July 2005, 17:47

Well I was hopeing to be out there but as I'm a licenced rider I'm not sure how I'd get on...... also will be out there on Sunday racing, so might be a bit much.

Leather is a must and one piece or zip together.... except if you have dungaree type trow, then it is ok. :ride:

Kickaha

28th July 2005, 18:08

Does anyone have a race suit I can borrow. I have a jacket but no pants that match or zip up. I have all the other gear

I have a spare set of one piece leather that'll fit a 5ft 10, 85Kg person you're welcome to use them,they have no armour in them,you'd have to pick them up from work or something though cause I wont be out there till late

Sniper

28th July 2005, 22:04

I have a spare set of one piece leather that'll fit a 5ft 10, 85Kg person you're welcome to use them,they have no armour in them,you'd have to pick them up from work or something though cause I wont be out there till late

Kickaha I would be eternally grateful if I may borrow it. What beer do you drink? Could you PM me the details and I can pop around anytime to collect them

dangerous

29th July 2005, 06:13

Kickaha I would be eternally grateful if I may borrow it. What beer do you drink?
You are a very brave man wanting to wear anything of Kick's the smell will clear the track for you however, think thats why he does so well :devil2:

Sniper

29th July 2005, 08:26

You are a very brave man wanting to wear anything of Kick's the smell will clear the track for you however, think thats why he does so well :devil2:

Oh shit, now you tell me :rofl: Hehe, kidding.

Kickaha

29th July 2005, 18:08

You are a very brave man wanting to wear anything of Kick's the smell will clear the track for you however, think thats why he does so well :devil2:

Pretty good for guy who wears women's leathers and god knows what other female clothing :finger:

Rashika

29th July 2005, 18:16

now THAT would be interesting to see! :whistle:

....on second thoughts....maybe not :laugh:

Gwenda

dangerous

29th July 2005, 20:32

now THAT would be interesting to see! :whistle:

Gwenda
Can be aranged............ :whistle: but I'll have to get my frillie panties and bra back off Kick 1st preaty sure the bra wouldent have fitted him as I'm a smaler cup size :rolleyes:

Rashika

29th July 2005, 22:18

what colour??

Gwenda

Sniper

3rd August 2005, 08:41

So who on here is going?

k14

3rd August 2005, 10:34

Ill pop out for a looksie but won't be riding.

Sniper

3rd August 2005, 19:26

Cough, bump

Sniper

8th August 2005, 13:41

Anyone know if the weather will cause this to be cancleed (Yes I know its only monday)

k14

8th August 2005, 14:23

Don't be silly, rain hail snow or shine it will be on.

You all sorted for gear?

dangerous

8th August 2005, 18:15

Don't be silly, rain hail snow or shine it will be on.

You all sorted for gear?
if ya need a back protector Snip.... let me know, you have leathers from Kick aye?

Kickaha

8th August 2005, 21:36

if ya need a back protector Snip.... let me know, you have leathers from Kick aye?

He will have once they get back from being repaired :yes:

Bren_chch

9th August 2005, 14:33

for those that dont get the news letter...

"If you help at this day, then the next race day is free for you. Please take advantage of this offer and call Wendy on 363-1592 with the times you are able to help, and what you are able to do. Scrutineering should be a matter of 2 hours - 7.30am until 9.30am only."

Sniper

10th August 2005, 12:54

He will have once they get back from being repaired :yes:

Yep all sorted thanks Dangerous, Kickaha and k14. Dangerous, Im not quite sure if I need a back protector do I? And just so Im sure, what are the rules on gloves? Do they need to be armoured ones. Or will leather do?

It is my first "have a go day" so Im trying to make sure I dont look too much like a newbie :whistle:

Stu

Sniper

10th August 2005, 12:57

Bren_chch

10th August 2005, 13:27

Hi

Gloves... just leather gloves that are in ok condition, no holes etc. Back protectors are not a requirment, they are only recommended.

Not sure on ya other question, guess Wendy will tell ya!

k14

10th August 2005, 16:07

Yeah they require help with marshalling and scrutineering. Obviously you can't be a marshall if you are riding but if you have a fairly good mechanical background then you would be alright for scrutineering. Don't think they need much other help, I'm gonna put my hand up for marshall, get free entry for levels next week then.

Sniper

10th August 2005, 16:26

I can do scrutineering then. Unless they want a qualified mechanic?

onearmedbandit

11th August 2005, 11:51

I dont believe it, I've got Saturday off for the sole intention of getting rid of my track day cherry!! Fuckin beautiful, I'm amped!! Got the boots, 2 pce zip together suit, glove and helmet. Bought some tools yesterday and sorted my rear brake out, battery is all charged. Fucking hell, I can't believe I actually got more time off considering I'm off to Japan next month for 3 weeks. Anybody I need to contact, or do I just front up on the day? I'll be trailering the bike out there with R1Aaron, and as he's been out before hopefully it's all plain sailing. What do I need to do to the bike, ie sump bung and mirrors/lights/indicators. Fuck, I feel like a newbie yet I've been riding for 15yrs!! :weird:

Artifice

11th August 2005, 14:18

basically you have to duct tape up all the breaky off glass bits, and wire up the sidestand. thats for a have ago day. you could go further,... wire up the sump plug, remove mirrors and wire up hole left behind(good for a few extra k). replace coolant with straight water-dont leave straight water in after the day, make the internals corrode real fast.

onearmedbandit

11th August 2005, 14:25

TonyB

11th August 2005, 14:28

Very very cool OAB. Might have to pop out and watch

onearmedbandit

11th August 2005, 15:05

Very very cool OAB. Might have to pop out and watch

Hope to see you out there TonyB, I'll be the one armed guy on the gixxer! :msn-wink:

TonyB

11th August 2005, 15:41

Don't think this gets you that book though OAB :nono: You know the conditions that must be met :yes:

**R1**

11th August 2005, 16:37

Thanks Artifice. Went out for lunch with R1Aaron (and paid for his new rearsets for his R1!! - never did talk about when I'd get that money back eh mate?!?) and he gave me the heads up on whats needed. Like I said, I can't wait to get out there. Hoping to learn lots about me and my bike in the right enviroment.Yeah cheers for that bro, did you want me to pay you back:devil2: I'll fix u up 2mora.

My R1 is in the most complete state its been in since those Welly tossers were here.....fully looking fwd to it, fingers crossed the weather is all good

Sniper

11th August 2005, 18:34

Choice OAB, we will see you out there. Im not 100% sure on what to do either, can I have someone PM me with what I should do to my bike so I wont be booted out and just have to watch. I cant wait to see what this is all about.

k14

11th August 2005, 18:57

Just tape up your headlights, mirrors, indicators (anything that if you crash will leave glass etc on the track), another thing I recommend is to tape over the speedo so that you don't look at it and miss the braking point. The only other thing you need to do is wire or cable tie up your side stand. That can cause a small problem if you don't have a race stand but you can just cut the wire or cable tie off when you come in from each session. I will probably be out there earlyish and can bring out my race stand if you want to use it sniper, got cable ties etc too.

Sniper

11th August 2005, 19:03

I can bring cable ties and duct tape out. Just me being a track virgin makes me wonder about everything. Where to park even? hehehe

You guys will know me. I will where my Kiwibiker shirt and be riding a red/white Honda CBR with rego 40WUC. I look forward to meeting some guys out there. What time will everyone else be out there?

TonyB

11th August 2005, 19:44

No need to drop the side stand after each spin- take a tie dowh, hook it through the frame or something ( like fairing stays) and then hook the other end around something fairly solid. Lean the bike slightly away from the solid thing and the bike will just stand there.

**R1**

11th August 2005, 19:45

8.30-9am, if you need to do all your taping etc b4 hand then it would pay to get there early, im going to do it all Friday and trailer it out so i can sleep in.

Sniper

12th August 2005, 07:10

Lucky bugger, Im going to ride out and ride back in. Good or bad idea?

Hey, has anyone heard from Biff?

**R1**

12th August 2005, 08:04

Lucky bugger, Im going to ride out and ride back in. Good or bad idea?

Hey, has anyone heard from Biff?riding in is ok, its what i have done every other time......Biff is in Asia some where.

Sniper

12th August 2005, 08:14

OK, thanks Aaron. Just me being me, worrying about the trivial shit when all I should do it turn up and ride! (If they will let me)

onearmedbandit

12th August 2005, 10:29

Hey Aaron, what time are you coming past my place in the morn?

**R1**

12th August 2005, 10:36

Hey Aaron, what time are you coming past my place in the morn?8ish? make sure your ready..Weather is looking all good.

Sniper

12th August 2005, 10:55

Where about is that guys, if I may ask? I may join you for a ride out there if thats ok?

onearmedbandit

12th August 2005, 12:09

I'm only around the corner from you Sniper, live in St albans as well. I think there is only room for two bikes on his trailer but you are welcome to ride out with us if you want.

Sniper

12th August 2005, 12:16

Yea the plan is to follow you if thats OK? Could you send me a PM with your address and I'll meet you if thats cool?

TonyB

13th August 2005, 19:50

So how did it go? Looked like the perfect day for it. My day turned to custard so I never got the chance to head out. Hope it went well for everyone.

onearmedbandit

14th August 2005, 12:14

Hmmm, when I have more time I will answer in greater detail. Suffice to say however I think I had the best day of my motorcycling life yesterday, serious. Learnt heaps, rode faster, leant further and spent all day between 10,000-13,500rpm. Fucking brilliant, I'm addicted. Honestly.

Sniper

14th August 2005, 13:58

Ditto here. Was one of the best days on my bike ever!!!!

Bren_chch

14th August 2005, 17:35

onearmedbandit

14th August 2005, 17:51

I watched you a few times, you had the mean wobbles in mid corner a few times but you didnt drop the power! :Punk:

Out of the sweeper I had few 'movements' but in all honesty I was trying to get the back to move a bit. First day on the track so yeah it was interesting, got lots of room for improvement. My rear shock bottomed a couple of times (hit my undertail) but I think this is a result of the wrong line through the dipper. And I think that's probably my biggest issue out there, not knowing the correct lines. I want to take some Friday afternoons off and get out there to pratice some more. I absolutely loved it, and am looking forward to learning heaps more. Any advice is appreciated. You should have come over and introduced yourself.

**R1**

14th August 2005, 19:55

Awesome day had a blast, got black flaged but that was to be expected, and i didnt crash this time which is always a bonus.....great day pitty there wernt more bikes out....nana's

shadow

14th August 2005, 20:06

Yeah more bikes needed then aaron might have been held up a bit more, so i didnt keep getting caned down straight. some v twins in a grade would have been good too. was a good day though with some quite long sessons.

White trash

14th August 2005, 20:28

Awesome day had a blast, got black flaged but that was to be expected, and i didnt crash this time which is always a bonus.....great day pitty there wernt more bikes out....nana's

They black flagged ya? WTF for?

onearmedbandit

14th August 2005, 21:01

Bad taste in motorcycles. However Joe from Sportzone stepped in and said it couldn't be helped as Suzuki's scare Aaron.

Kickaha

14th August 2005, 21:15

Bad taste in motorcycles. However Joe from Sportzone stepped in and said it couldn't be helped as Suzuki's scare Aaron.

At least he didn't fall off this time :rofl:

Sniper

14th August 2005, 22:48

Lol, I can attest though that Aaron rode like a fucken pro. So did OAB.

I rode like a bloody nana but did have the instructor come up to me at the end of the day and say that I improved a hell of a lot. Hopefully next time I can take 30 seconds off my lap time. I was fucken stoacked at how much I learned, and I got rid of those unsightly chicken strips

dangerous

15th August 2005, 06:15

Glad you lot had a ball..... good to meet the Snip, Shadow and RZ, phsyco from Nelson, as breif a visit as mine was I had shit to do... next time aye :ride:

Flyingpony

15th August 2005, 08:26

Sorry couldn't make it (as a spectator), tried and all.
Even had it written in my diary and was counting down.
Sigh :violin:

My reason: RSA Cryptology assignment :sherlock:

**R1**

15th August 2005, 10:16

They black flagged ya? WTF for?Wheelies.

they wouldnt even let us go out at lunch time and do them....but then after that Manfeild thing i guess i kinda understand that its ok to go flat out around the track and not do some low speed wheelies...

**R1**

15th August 2005, 10:20

Bad taste in motorcycles. However Joe from Sportzone stepped in and said it couldn't be helped as Suzuki's scare Aaron.Fuck off.....did i miss something? im sure the only bike that passed me all day was the 05 R1 on slicks that was drifting around the track...

Sniper

15th August 2005, 10:32

Im sure you let that one pass you though. But fuck, wouldhave scared me too drifting around that sweeper

onearmedbandit

15th August 2005, 12:42

Fuck off.....did i miss something? im sure the only bike that passed me all day was the 05 R1 on slicks that was drifting around the track...

Just fucking with ya mate. You were very impressive around there, and yeah that guy on the slick-shod R1 was fucking quick. I'd like to see you on the same bike, reckon it would be a good battle. You passed me mate like I had fdound a new gear on my bike, reverse!!

Bren_chch

15th August 2005, 12:45

Fuck off.....did i miss something? im sure the only bike that passed me all day was the 05 R1 on slicks that was drifting around the track...

I had you doing at 1:52's... nice! :ride:

EDIT!!! Actually you are right... there was an 05... a black one which was on slicks, he was doing around 1:50's and Dan on the 04 was doing 1:39's

**R1**

15th August 2005, 13:34

I had you doing at 1:52's... nice! :ride:

EDIT!!! Actually you are right... there was an 05... a black one which was on slicks, he was doing around 1:50's and Dan on the 04 was doing 1:39's

That black one cant have been doing 1.50's he was slow as....my times in the morning were crap, i did a bunch of 1.47's and my best was a 1.46 in the afternoon...but differnt people timming, Dan is fuckn fast, i wached him drift around the outside of me comming on2 the straight, dam impressive....good fun pitty we couldnt wheelie

shadow

15th August 2005, 13:58

That black one cant have been doing 1.50's he was slow as....my times in the morning were crap, i did a bunch of 1.47's and my best was a 1.46 in the afternoon...but differnt people timming, Dan is fuckn fast, i wached him drift around the outside of me comming on2 the straight, dam impressive....good fun pitty we couldnt wheelie

yeah badr1 wouldnt have been doing 1.50s he had an off last time so think he still getting back into it. The guy on the blue r1 was bloody quick seen him a few times now and he just seems to get better and better, good to watch. i got timed at around 1.48 to 49 and i was ahead of black r1. was also a bit gutted about wheel stands what better place to have a go. Nice stoppie in pits though aaron, just caught end of it.

**R1**

15th August 2005, 14:44

yeah badr1 wouldnt have been doing 1.50s he had an off last time so think he still getting back into it. The guy on the blue r1 was bloody quick seen him a few times now and he just seems to get better and better, good to watch. i got timed at around 1.48 to 49 and i was ahead of black r1. was also a bit gutted about wheel stands what better place to have a go. Nice stoppie in pits though aaron, just caught end of it.Cheers, i must say your pretty dam fast on that thing of yours, it looks nice as well, i would love to punt that thing around the hills...

Nutter34

15th August 2005, 16:26

You guys need to get decent bikes.... like a RD350 or something.... That said, maybe next time I'll take the Z1000 and the fuel cap key.....

Nice riding Aaron. Poor Shadow never stood a chance when it straightened out....

I never did see the other guys out there but it sounds like you'all had a good time....

Bren_chch

15th August 2005, 16:33

the guy on the 05 r1 did a late 1:50, he was in front of dan about 3laps from the end untill he slowed then Dan went past him.

Sniper

15th August 2005, 16:37

Well done guys

TonyB

19th August 2005, 14:33

Sportzfotoz have just put up their pics (http://www.sportzfotoz.co.nz/galleryCMCCHGD13082005.htm)

onearmedbandit

19th August 2005, 15:07

Excellent, thanks Tony!

TonyB

19th August 2005, 15:28

Excellent, thanks Tony!
Yeh well I was looking for pics of the last Bears round. Still not there :oi-grr:

They should ban this bugger- he's only using one arm! (http://www.sportzfotoz.co.nz/Images/HAGD130805/grb/_M7R0074.JPG)
There he is again! (http://www.sportzfotoz.co.nz/Images/HAGD130805/grb/_M7R0329.JPG)

onearmedbandit

19th August 2005, 15:38

lol! Umm, they did try banning me in my first session. See, they said the dipper was open but didn't say you had to use it. Whoops!

**R1**

19th August 2005, 19:28

Mint pics.... im the only one in the whole lot doing wheelies....:woohoo:http://www.sportzfotoz.co.nz/Images/HAGD130805/gra/DSC_0127.JPG

White trash

19th August 2005, 19:35

Right-Oh boys.

When's the next one?

**R1**

19th August 2005, 19:53

who were these guys??

White trash

20th August 2005, 09:15

who were these guys??

Dunno. But they look like they're about to pass that bloody poxy R1 in stereo. Shame, looks like not a bad rider, just needs a proper bike. :chase:

onearmedbandit

20th August 2005, 10:19

Aaron, you know if they see that picture they'll have enough evidence to ban you for life.

Sniper

24th August 2005, 08:43

Thanks Tony. Does anyone know the story on photos? Are we meant to order them or did I hear incorrectly when they said they would post photos to us?

dangerous

24th August 2005, 18:15

Thanks Tony. Does anyone know the story on photos? Are we meant to order them or did I hear incorrectly when they said they would post photos to us?
They will post it out to you... takes 3 weeks or so tho.

onearmedbandit

24th August 2005, 20:27

They will post it out to you... takes 3 weeks or so tho.

Got mine today, awesome picture (in terms of quality). Covered by entry fee. Getting that one framed.

dangerous

24th August 2005, 20:34

Got mine today, awesome picture (in terms of quality). Covered by entry fee. Getting that one framed.
Scan and post up man :spudflip:

onearmedbandit

25th August 2005, 00:23

Scan and post up man :spudflip:

No scanner at home, I'll get a new system when I get back from Japan. So until I go back to work on Friday and scan it there you'll just have to make do with an artists rendition. (Damn it's hard to draw more angle of lean, not that there was much more in the photo, but anyway.)

dangerous

25th August 2005, 06:05

How about some colour OAB......... that is if you are allowd the coloured crayons, cool pic :clap:

Sniper

25th August 2005, 07:40

Bloody well done OAB, could I get you to draw mine to?
I got mine as well, I look ok, could have been less pale and removed that look of utter fear before the photo was taken