Team GPR

[F5 Dave]

oh, don't remember being that far up previously at Taupo. Though at Foxton yes. Still have the Video tape of that, must work out how to digitise it before the tape is pants, if it isn't already.

[seymour14]

If you can find some Foxton footage, that would be excellent! I am going to put on some Esplanade stuff now, so give me an hour or two, and we'll see some solos in action.:scooter:

[F5 Dave]

I've got the tape, what SW do you use to avi it? heck I haven't any idea what output connection there is from my old vid, wonder if it has option of RCA? & what input I have on the PC

[seymour14]

http://youtu.be/YVwGDHrGu6w

Hopefully this is a goer, am working on the second part of it as we speak! You need to get a hold of one of those video to DVD converters, I have used Windows Movie maker to edit them down into smaller bites.

Esplanade, Palmerston North 1999, Part 1.

Enjoy!:corn:

[seymour14]

http://youtu.be/JShk9nb-jvE

Second part of the Esplanade extravaganza! Enjoy all the videos on this page and give them some feedback for the future breed of motorcyclists to appreciate.:whistle:

Remember the Video on the Taupo GP of sidecars further up, this was my favorite race of all time, got us a National title number one! Not sure what happened to Lusty and Biceps that day, they pushed us right to the end, and with two laps to go they dropped back. You may notice how they smack a tyre and fly off the track in the last few seconds of that race too!!

Have fun all.

[crazy man]

help ! l'm having a melt down working on this side car . about 2 hours of work left and l'v given up )-: body is all f'd up

[NOID]

help ! l'm having a melt down working on this side car . about 2 hours of work left and l'v given up )-: body is all f'd up

whats still to do ? ? ? keen to give you a hand if i can . .

I will need Team GPR help with the FXR/TZR project gets started

[seymour14]

It could be worse, you could own a Coventry Eagle! Take it easy Crazyman, and have a night off. I have found another engine for the CE and two other pistons, one has a set of new rings. Tomorrows a new day! I promise not to drag you into my Coventry Eagle nightmare tomorrow.

[Bert]

We still have a few bits of bucket bling & goodies left, if people are interested::innocent:

2x 33mm cnc Clipons Colour Black. ($125 each)
2x 50mm cnc Clipons Colour Black. ($140 each)
3x GPR Master cylinders ($90 each)
2x full CNC'ed Throttles, gold, 1/4 turn goodness ($45 each)

More stock after arriving Christmas.

[seymour14]

http://youtu.be/YL78-4p6vfE

Mitre10 carpark, Palmerston North, 1999. The smallest and most testing track of em all. Will put a few of these on over the next few days.:woohoo:

[crazy man]

whats still to do ? ? ? keen to give you a hand if i can . .

I will need Team GPR help with the FXR/TZR project gets startedthanks, its all but done . think l just need a day or so away from it. are you wanting to put a fxr motor in a tzr frame?

[NOID]

thanks, its all but done . think l just need a day or so away from it. are you wanting to put a fxr motor in a tzr frame?

YES - 1kt frame ;) (super light ) plus who would put a 1kt engine in a FXR frame ? ? + brent has engine now

Unless Team GPR give me a frame to use !!!!

[crazy man]

YES - 1kt frame ;) (super light ) plus who would put a 1kt engine in a FXR frame ? ? + brent has engine now

Unless Team GPR give me a frame to use !!!!ok just stole the motor out of his shed thanks its mine now:nya:

[crazy man]

need to find the older tape l have of buckets . seahorse14 makes out he does not have it

[seymour14]

Still looking Crazyman, may have taped Scooby Doo over it. Heres another video to cheer you up meanwhile. Bucket racing Taupo GP 1999.


http://youtu.be/mLyPtAUtPV0


Please excuse the few seconds of "car at night crap" that gets mixed up in it, did not catch that when I was editing!

[NOID]

ok just stole the motor out of his shed thanks its mine now:nya:

thats ok - hes paid for it !!! keep it if i was you !!! lol

[seymour14]

http://youtu.be/BGzNIxDNBDw

Last of the Taupo vids.

[crazy man]

how much Taupo racing do u have

[Bert]

ok just stole the motor out of his shed thanks its mine now:nya:

:motu: you forgot about the other two 1kt's sitting under the bench/house; they breed you know.

Shame Mnz wont let out the GPR tzr250 two stroke in f3... So under the bench they stay.:weep:

[crazy man]

:motu: you forgot about the other two 1kt's sitting under the bench/house; they breed you know.

Shame Mnz wont let out the GPR tzr250 two stroke in f3... So under the bench they stay.:weep:just about to build the fastiest f3 bike ever. blow the 2 smokers into the weeds. ha ha that was a good dream

[jasonu]

Last of the Taupo vids.

Any chance of putting some names to numbers? The only one I recognise for sure is Dave Drypole on #50.

[crazy man]

Any chance of putting some names to numbers? The only one I recognise for sure is Dave Drypole on #50.top 5 for most the race ray wilson jimmy stedman, peter stedman, dave drypole(-: and me , then f5 dave , cris sales on his 50

[seymour14]

Did you ever keep a list of bike numbers and there riders? I thought there was a results sheet floating around once upon a time for the whole 1999 GP meeting.

[jasonu]

Did you ever keep a list of bike numbers and there riders? I thought there was a results sheet floating around once upon a time for the whole 1999 GP meeting.

Ask Dave Diprose. He has results, stats, entry names, lap times, you name it he'll have it, for pretty much every Bucket event ever.

[F5 Dave]

He did lose his book, but tried to recreate it.

[crazy man]

He did lose his book, but tried to recreate it.ok l won the f4 gps from 1992 to l stoped just for his record

[jasonu]

ok l won the f4 gps from 1992 to l stoped just for his record

Prolly the same ones I won...;)

[crazy man]

Prolly the same ones I won...;)lol race you when you come here and winner takes all (-: :drinknsin

[F5 Dave]

That would be Feb at Kaitoke. If he can borrow your Bro's bike it would be fair.

I'd throw a sly twenny on Jason, but I'd have to see how fat he's gotten;).

[jasonu]

That would be Feb at Kaitoke. If he can borrow your Bro's bike it would be fair.

I'd throw a sly twenny on Jason, but I'd have to see how fat he's gotten;).

Cheeky crunt!:motu:
I have been makeing some extra dosh selling firewood and a side effect of that has been a bit of flab loss. Down to a very svelt 160lbs or about 72kg for all you colonial types. I haven't been that 'light' since I was 25...

[crazy man]

That would be Feb at Kaitoke. If he can borrow your Bro's bike it would be fair.

I'd throw a sly twenny on Jason, but I'd have to see how fat he's gotten;).well jason will be running around the track if he was to borrow a bike of him .. to this day he have neaver bought or owned a bucket racer. lucky bugger thinks hes a works rider for gpr..and l get to ride a crappy old cb125 built in around 1985 )-:

[F5 Dave]

I haven't been that light since I was a teenager.

[codgyoleracer]

just about to build the fastiest f3 bike ever. blow the 2 smokers into the weeds. ha ha that was a good dream

F3 ?, - Whats that ?

[husaberg]

just about to build the fastiest f3 bike ever. blow the 2 smokers into the weeds. ha ha that was a good Wet dream


F3 ?, - Whats that ?
i guess by the text it is liquid cooled but he may have had trouble with a leaking head gasket:p

[crazy man]

F3 ?, - Whats that ?some class that homo's ride around thinking there rossi (-;

[crazy man]

i guess by the text it is liquid cooled but he may have had trouble with a leaking head gasket:pso hows the bike going ? time to post a pic of it...good Wet dream ha ha like it

[codgyoleracer]

some class that homo's ride around thinking there rossi (-;

I agree, Rossi is an old slow fart now as well aye. ;-)

[husaberg]

so hows the bike going ? time to post a pic of it...good Wet dream ha ha like it

Still in parts accumulation money saving mode (still yes i know why is it taking so long)
I have all the major stuff basically just about other than bodywork.( i think bert should be able to help there)
the crank and the cylinder is going to be ubber expensive. (alloy sleeve nicksil and destroked) but hopefully long lasting.
Wobs wanting to send the motor down for fitting so the pipe center-lines can be done.
I will have to pull finger cause the progress is f-ing slow and need a good kicking.
Realistically i should have never started without a donor bike you think i would have learnt that by now.
OH mrz Husaberg is out working to at the moment (first time in 8= years)so hopefully she is not spending "OUR Money" at the moment just hers.:confused:


I agree, Rossi is an old slow fart now as well aye. ;-)
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQfTyd-QxcQfog31WkXeSC0qLtnvpcQZBLhke9inWuJNOZLY5Ebmw&t=1<img src="http://www.tuttomotoriweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Valentino+Rossi+Middle+Finger2.jpg" width="180px"/>
Are you not doing the GM meeting now Glen..... you were missed......
Could be a works bucket ride available for next year plus the cr500 Motard is still available............

[seymour14]

http://youtu.be/wxYwSqLPbRg

Part 2 of the Bucket racing at Mitre 10 Carpark, Palmerston North, 1999.

[jasonu]

Still in parts accumulation money saving mode (still yes i know why is it taking so long)
I have all the major stuff basically just about other than bodywork.( i think bert should be able to help there)
the crank and the cylinder is going to be ubber expensive. (alloy sleeve nicksil and destroked) but hopefully long lasting.
Wobs wanting to send the motor down for fitting so the pipe center-lines can be done.
I will have to pull finger cause the progress is f-ing slow and need a good kicking.
Realistically i should have never started without a donor bike you think i would have learnt that by now.
OH mrz Husaberg is out working to at the moment (first time in 8= years)so hopefully she is not spending "OUR Money" at the moment just hers.:confused:


Are you not doing the GM meeting now Glen..... you were missed......
Could be a works bucket ride available for next year plus the cr500 Motard is still available............

I can sell you some RS sprockets real cheap...:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[husaberg]

I can sell you some RS sprockets real cheap...:laugh::laugh::laugh:

good point how much was it for the freight and add a bit for a chocky fish:laugh:

Actually arn't you coming back to NZ soon i could airfreight one there (to nz)for you...........

[Yow Ling]

I can sell you some RS sprockets real cheap...:laugh::laugh::laugh:

Wot sizes u got?

[crazy man]

feel like getting the hobbing machine going and cut some rear sprokets . dame hard to get one's 45-55 tooth

[jasonu]

good point how much was it for the freight and add a bit for a chocky fish:laugh:

Actually arn't you coming back to NZ soon i could airfreight one there (to nz)for you...........

Mate if there is room I will stuff them in my suitcase and then mail them to you once in NZ next Feb Can't guarantee this as the airlines are very strict on luggage weight. Or if you want them sooner it will be $25USD to mail them from here. Let me know what you want to do.

[jasonu]

Wot sizes u got?

Sorry mate it was a dig at Husa. He had some sprockets he got off ebay sent to me (a year ago) and is too stingey to pay the $25usd to freight them to NZ.

[husaberg]

Sorry mate it was a dig at Husa. He had some sprockets he got off ebay sent to me (a year ago) and is too stingey to pay the $25usd to freight them to NZ.

Sounds very plausable.............

[Bert]

And resume the normal program.


feel like getting the hobbing machine going and cut some rear sprokets . dame hard to get one's 45-55 tooth

You should have dug it out when you had a chance... A 50 or 51 tooth rear would be great.

[seymour14]

I know its not a bucket, but it took me a long time to get it to this stage. Vote for it for picture of the week and make my day!

1934 Coventry Eagle, 247cc Two stroke. I may have to sleeve it down for buckets! Apparently they used these things in the old wall of deaths back in the 1930's (must have had rocks in their heads).

Photo taken in the GPRNZ Workshop (Grinding division!).

[Henk]

Looks like you will have to build a round room to test it properly.

[Bert]

North Island Series is all go for the full GPR team (and a couple of extras).

Expect a secret unveil with a new team toy that will be hopefully finished. :innocent::innocent:
(husa it dosn't take long to build a bucket)...

look forward to catching up with you all. See ya sat.

[crazy man]

had the new bike running . went first kick and sounds sweet. big ass cams in this

[husaberg]

had the new bike running . went first kick and sounds sweet. big ass cams in this

MMMM.........for a two stroke you mean .......................................

[Henk]

North Island Series is all go for the full GPR team (and a couple of extras).

Expect a secret unveil with a new team toy that will be hopefully finished. :innocent::innocent:
(husa it dosn't take long to build a bucket)...

look forward to catching up with you all. See ya sat.

Looking forward to the weekend. The bullshit at the aftermatch on Saturday should be flying thick and fast. Is it Friday yet?

[richban]

Looking forward to the weekend. The bullshit at the aftermatch on Saturday should be flying thick and fast. Is it Friday yet?

Hell yes will be fun. What direction do you run? Hope its left my tires are brand new on that side.

[crazy man]

MMMM.........for a two stroke you mean .......................................that was last months bike and over it now lol this is a fxr for me and dad to ride . can't wait to have some fun on it

[seymour14]

Add the Sidecar, and that's two bikes built this month! Your just a little Bucket building machine Crazyman!!

[crazy man]

Add the Sidecar, and that's two bikes built this month! Your just a little Bucket building machine Crazyman!!got to finsh them first (-; . ok one bike finshed and a sidecar still be worked on )-: should finsh it today could l'm taking it from home to the workshop and stuff all other work

[crazy man]

well it turned to shit!:facepalm:finshed the sidecar and fliped it down the road:angry:..think after it crash years ago it made the fork head to step. so not bring it now untiil next time sorry guys. the swinger does not know yet cause hes not with the 20th centry and got no cell phone. lucky to not of broke my leg as it got stuck in it

[NOID]

:crybaby: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

really wanted to see how you went this weekend

[crazy man]

wish there was a good place around here to try things like his .but there not. would take me around 2hours to fix what l thinks wrong with it but run out of go at the moment

[Bert]

wish there was a good place around here to try things like his .but there not. would take me around 2hours to fix what l thinks wrong with it but run out of go at the moment

Shit house....
I'd love to come and give you a hand (I'll get mine finished and give ya call)..
I'm not sure about this testing sidecars and flipping.... your not alone :facepalm:
(at least you don't have to buy a tray of piss or keg like the big boys)...

photos; war scars....

[Henk]

well it turned to shit!:facepalm:finshed the sidecar and fliped it down the road:angry:..think after it crash years ago it made the fork head to step. so not bring it now untiil next time sorry guys. the swinger does not know yet cause hes not with the 20th centry and got no cell phone. lucky to not of broke my leg as it got stuck in it

Bugger, was looking forward to seeing how this went. Looks like we are down to a field of four if everyone else that threatened to turn up makes it then.

[F5 Dave]

Last 2 hr (two 1/2 hour sessions for chairs) that was run many years back including s/cs; There was about 4 that started, but after a while it was down to 2 & then 1 at any one time. Then in the 2nd session there was about 10min where there were none on the track.

[crazy man]

sorry henk realy wanted to build the number up! did not even mark the sidecar cause the fat guy was under it.. flid it on the road then when over again into the ditch grr .. never seen the bro run so fast lol

[jasonu]

Last 2 hr (two 1/2 hour sessions for chairs) that was run many years back including s/cs; There was about 4 that started, but after a while it was down to 2 & then 1 at any one time. Then in the 2nd session there was about 10min where there were none on the track.

Sounds about right. I think I was there to see that sorry spectacle.

[Henk]

Hopefully the reliability comes up with the numbers this time. The fact the poor little engines are dragging a heap of extra weight around as well as being thrashed to within an inch of their lives can't help. They are usually also a bit of a side project for solo riders up to now and running two classes you don't get that much time to fiddle in the pits when it all goes a bit wrong. Running three classes gets way too hard which is why I passed my F5 onto a mate to ride.

[Gazzza]

Bugger, really wanted to see how that beast was put together. So absolutely no chance of making it? Two hours work... Maybe tomorrow things might look a bit brighter.
I have been running my rig most nights this week to make sure everything that could go wrong has been sorted, well as sorted as you can get these things.
So as well as Henk and Rick we should still be seeing Chris and son on their new chair plus the return of Warren, repowered and good to go, fingers crossed we all make it to the endurance at the end of he day.

[crazy man]

Bugger, really wanted to see how that beast was put together. So absolutely no chance of making it? Two hours work... Maybe tomorrow things might look a bit brighter.
I have been running my rig most nights this week to make sure everything that could go wrong has been sorted, well as sorted as you can get these things.
So as well as Henk and Rick we should still be seeing Chris and son on their new chair plus the return of Warren, repowered and good to go, fingers crossed we all make it to the endurance at the end of he day.the next round will come fast enough so will have some fun then.. the frame is the petrol tank as well so neeed to be cearfull what l do when cuting it through

[wildman]

the next round will come fast enough so will have some fun then.. the frame is the petrol tank as well so neeed to be cearfull what l do when cuting it through

You still coming up for the weekend though? my rider may not be avaliable so may need a ring in. The beast lives again finally, probably losing a few horsepower now. Keen to know more about your watercooled motor.:wari::wari:

[Bert]

You still coming up for the weekend though? my rider may not be avaliable so may need a ring in. The beast lives again finally, probably losing a few horsepower now. Keen to know more about your watercooled motor.:wari::wari:

He will be there. Still has to show off other toys...
And someone needs to mix the Burbons (normaly the first round is taken care of by first crasher)..:innocent::woohoo:

[Henk]

He will be there. Still has to show off other toys...
And someone needs to mix the Burbons (normaly the first round is taken care of by first crasher)..:innocent::woohoo:

You're on bar duty then?

[crazy man]

You're on bar duty then?l'v got the home brew. :yes:

[crazy man]

You still coming up for the weekend though? my rider may not be avaliable so may need a ring in. The beast lives again finally, probably losing a few horsepower now. Keen to know more about your watercooled motor.:wari::wari:yep still coming . if you need somone on your sidecar l'm sore one of us can help there;) should be able to help out building a water cool motor some how as well

[Bert]

You're on bar duty then?

highly likely....:facepalm:

don't think pre-meeting crashes count for first round....:innocent:
But I'm sure there will be lots of jibes all weekend.

Let the road trip begin.. :woohoo::woohoo:

[seymour14]

Bitterly disappointed for this round,:violin: but am still coming up by plane, so if anyone needs an ex national champion swinger, just sing out! See you all tomorrow, and will be good to put faces to names!:rockon:

PS: Can throw in my hand to piloting a sidecar too, if that is of interest to anyone, just need a lap or two to get back into it!

[Gazzza]

Well Seymour you are most welcome to jump on the side during one of the practice runs. Might be able to squeeze in a lap piloting if your keen and if time permits :)

[seymour14]

Couple of photos of team GPR at Mt. Wellington, awesome weather, awesome fun. :headbang:

PS Crazyman, the sidecar steering adapter is on the smoko table, try not to flip the bloody thing in your excitement!

[wildman]

Couple of photos of team GPR at Mt. Wellington, awesome weather, awesome fun. :headbang:

PS Crazyman, the sidecar steering adapter is on the smoko table, try not to flip the bloody thing in your excitement!

And if your going to flip it make sure there's a camera around so we can all see it and score it:killingme Hey guys thanks for the throttle that solved one issue , just have to sort gear selector now and have to work out how to knobble Gazzza. I know , get him riding my sidecar:innocent:

[crazy man]

nice to you wildman and Gazzza .sidecar has had the chop and just need to weld it

[richban]

nice to you wildman and Gazzza .sidecar has had the chop and just need to weld it

Hey when you Bro uploading that footage? Hanging out to see it.

[crazy man]

Hey when you Bro uploading that footage? Hanging out to see it.was thinking he may tonight but matbe having troubles putting it on a computer as its of a tape

[seymour14]

Sorry folks, technical issues! :Oops: The camcorder takes hi8 digital tapes, I am trying to find a firewire to upload them to the computer, wife promises she'll get one tomorrow. It may not fix the problem, so I will keep working on it.

Got an early race where someone rams Regan coming onto the main straight, all exciting stuff, would have been better if I had not spent a lot of time pushing sidecars around the track. Have noticed I am a bit shaky with the camera while trying to prevent a heart attack coming on!! :sick:

Try to have on tomorrow.

[Shorty_925]

Will put up a few photos tomorrow of action from the last corner on Saturday.

[chrisc]

I videoed most of the A grade races and am working on getting them up soon. Fingers crossed my software/hardware pulls through on the 7D files, which are killing my ancient gear like usual :bash::soon::ar15:

[husaberg]

Was Brent at MT Wellington?

[richban]

I videoed most of the A grade races and am working on getting them up soon. Fingers crossed my software/hardware pulls through on the 7D files, which are killing my ancient gear like usual :bash::soon::ar15:

Ah yes I know that feeling. Good to Chat at the track. You coming to Tokoroa? I am kicking myself for not using the gopro in the last race. Oh well next time.

[richban]

Was Brent at MT Wellington?

Yep...........

[Bert]

Was Brent at MT Wellington?

Yip and I had a few issues to start off with (fueling and getting over the fact that I won't fall on my head) and a couple of changes that I've made took a little getting use too. Like all racing one's head is what ends up stopping success.... I should have gone to the previous weekends meeting in Wellington to get my mind on the job.

Race Report:
Missed the start of the first race (Cully luckily let me out just before the leaders came around).

Race two: went quite well but had a couple of moments in the infield that I didn't quite get me head around and started to drop back.

Race three: up to 6th but then had a wee moment with a lapped crashed motard and made a dork of myself on the grass hill avoiding him; three corners to go. but I was starting to get my head around things. Tried to get it restarted but no joy, No points pissed me off a bit. I seem to have an infinity with motards....
Never really had enough puff to hall guys in; infact was getting left behind and need to think about gearing (never used the full box over the weekend)

Changes made:
This was the first outing back since crushed ceramics main bearings in June;the engine got a new set of steal bearings and new piston/ring/little end.
I've added a new radiator and a wobbly bypass (I'm not really sure i've got it set up the best; maybe getting some air locks) but it did hold it at 72 degrees during the races. After talk to "No Mates" we might look at a different system up under the dummy tank.
Also re-done the forks: new seals and moved to 7.5 weight oil. seemed to work real well now (given I'm 90 kgs), just requires a little more laps to sort out the finer details but had no issues what so ever over the bumps in the pit exit corners.
We got the powervalve working and saw a difference; I still really need to optimise this a little more (it made a difference in the mid range).
Carburation: not sure here. we had it running well on the dyno but it seemed a little off, shite down low but not too bad up top.

Looking forward to pulling her down and having a looksee inside now she's done a few hours. I've also got to encourage the lead engineer to make me a new head insert with a little less volume (its currently running at 9.5:1 which is a little low really).

The track was nothing like I recalled and I actually enjoyed the flowing nature of it and it was great meeting up with everyone.
Sooooo looking forward to the next round and those lovely straights....

[husaberg]

Yip and I had a few issues to start off with (fueling and getting over the fact that I won't fall on my head) and a couple of changes that I've made took a little getting use too.

Missed the start of the first race (cully luckily let me out just before the leaders came around).
Race two went quite well but had a couple of moments in the infield that I didn't quite get me head around and started to drop back.
Race three; up to 6th but then had a wee moment with a lapped crashed motard and made a dork of myself on the grass hill avoiding him; three corners to go. but I was starting to get my head around things. Tried to get it restarted but no joy, No points pissed me off a bit. I seem to have an infinity with motards....

The track was nothing like I recalled and I actually enjoyed the flowing nature of it and it was great meeting up with everyone.

Bugger.........
i had had a wee look in the results, but missed you, had another look and sure enough .I must have looked at all the pages TZ post other than the one you were on.:facepalm:

PS i love the old videos guys

[seymour14]

Watch this space, am getting video done as we speak, Regan seems to keep running people over! Crash in qualifying, and Dave Manuell collects him in Race One I believe (all on camera). May take an hour or three, but I am going as fast as I can. :sweatdrop

[seymour14]

Not a happening thing tonight, first download wanted to take 200 minutes for a 7 minute video! It did not get any better so I will have another crack tomorrow. :facepalm:

[chrisc]

I've just put up a video of one of the races here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/153656-Chris-Bucket-photo-thread-Bandwidth-warning?p=1130440765#post1130440765), enjoy

[crazy man]

I've just put up a video of one of the races here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/153656-Chris-Bucket-photo-thread-Bandwidth-warning?p=1130440765#post1130440765), enjoy thanks chrisc
. dont know who that fat guy is in the front middle coming out the pit:facepalm:

[crazy man]

going to mount some new wider rims on the bike for the next round. hope to go faster

[Shorty_925]

Tried to upload photos but files too large.

[husaberg]

Tried to upload photos but files too large.

I always seem to need to put a jpeg into a another program ( i use picture express to compress it a bit but it is still saved as a jpeg only the file size get smaller) when i are adding scanning attachments. This way of course the photo will be there forever and not removed due to subscriber to paying fees etc.........
When i try to load it direct from the scanner at the definition i use it is invariably far bigger. ie 1mb vs 698kb

[seymour14]

Instead of Mt Wellington (it will happen soon I promise!), here is some onboard shots of Crazyman's first A-Grade outing at Kaitoke. Watch the pit action after and see if you recognize anyone. By the way Rogan, cheer up my man, it was not the end of the world!! :innocent:


http://youtu.be/K1WapxVRTPw

[seymour14]

First vid. Mt Wellington qualifying session for F4 A-Grade, 24th November 2012. First fall before 2 minutes is out!! :facepalm:


http://youtu.be/uRINkIcK1bE

[saxet]

Hey good vids, love the Kaitoke one. Mainly 'cause it's one of the few races I've ever won.
Pushing the bike up the hill to the pits was harder work than the race.

[crazy man]

Hey good vids, love the Kaitoke one. Mainly 'cause it's one of the few races I've ever won.
Pushing the bike up the hill to the pits was harder work than the race.now l know who your are (-: was a good race and may have another

[seymour14]

Right then, if memory serves right then this is the first F4 A-Grade race at the Mt Wellington track, was the slightly damp race. Only got the last 3 minutes. Keep an eye out for the glorious Kamikaze move put on Regan! :shit:


http://youtu.be/w5G5VJW5e94

[crazy man]

looks like Dave Manuell biting the dust lol going back to the days when they were racing 125-250 bikes

[speedpro]

The Griffiths have always been a pain to pass

[seymour14]

OK, so I had just finished pushing Wildmans rig around! I hope they have better luck next round. Upshot is that I am a bit wobbly in this video (honest truth is I was hanging out for some of Crazyman's bootleg booze).

This is the 2nd A-Grade race from MT Wellington, 24th Nov. 2012. Warm up lap, and then into it. Enjoy!!:rockon:


http://youtu.be/a5g0MBBaAu4

[seymour14]

Just to prove I am not a completely bias twat, tomorrow's videos will be the 2nd B-Grade race, and from memory, a fair bit of the final A-Grade race before my cameras battery gave up the goat. Enjoy the current batch and post your thoughts.

Buckets rule!:2guns:

[crazy man]

The Griffiths have always been a pain to passthat was only when you were about to lap us

[saxet]

now l know who your are (-: was a good race and may have another

I've goota admit I don't know who you are but any one who posts bucket racing vids is just fine by me.
I'm hoping to make it up to Mt Welly one day, the track looks like fun.

p.s. saxet is just Texas backwards.( most people know me as Tex)

[crazy man]

I've goota admit I don't know who you are but any one who posts bucket racing vids is just fine by me.
I'm hoping to make it up to Mt Welly one day, the track looks like fun.

p.s. saxet is just Texas backwards.( most people know me as Tex)mt welly i found very hard to get past guys. when l first got out on the track it was easy but as the day got on it got harder

[Bert]

I've goota admit I don't know who you are but any one who posts bucket racing vids is just fine by me.
I'm hoping to make it up to Mt Welly one day, the track looks like fun.

p.s. saxet is just Texas backwards.( most people know me as Tex)

:facepalm: the Palmy boys... we pit next to you most of the time.

[saxet]

Guessed as much, it's just putting names to faces.


I know who you are Bert and Crazy Man.
I'm getting mixed up with Crazyman and Seymour14.

[seymour14]

Guessed as much, it's just putting names to faces.


I know who you are Bert and Crazy Man.
I'm getting mixed up with Crazyman and Seymour14.

Crazyman's in the vids, blue and gold leathers, he's my younger brother. I have not raced solos in years, but will try and get back into the swing of it on a sidecar next round. Solo bike should follow.

[crazy man]

Guessed as much, it's just putting names to faces.


I know who you are Bert and Crazy Man.
I'm getting mixed up with Crazyman and Seymour14.seymour is my older brother. hes not been to katoke yet . need to get him a bike to race.

[seymour14]

Something a bit different, 2nd B-Grade race at Mt Wellington, 24th November, 2012.

In this race a pretty green Motard makes a pass on Bert, he reciprocates with a passionate roll in the grass in the 3rd race! Not for general viewing, but there is a sequence on "Photos Mt Wellington" thread. Be fair warned, "X" rated motorcycle footage. :sick:


http://youtu.be/L3MmXTPMCow

[seymour14]

Last A-Grade race of the day at Mount Wellington, 24th November 2012. Camera batteries ran out before the race did, but got some good footage that I hope all will enjoy.


http://youtu.be/3D2U_AkwkxM

Crazyman thought he had thrown a chain, but soon realized he had popped the bike into neutral!

[Bert]

Something a bit different, 2nd B-Grade race at Mt Wellington, 24th November, 2012.

In this race a pretty green Motard makes a pass on Bert, he reciprocates with a passionate roll in the grass in the 3rd race! Not for general viewing, but there is a sequence on "Photos Mt Wellington" thread. Be fair warned, "X" rated motorcycle footage. :sick:

:facepalm:
No excuses, I just suck :sick:

[seymour14]

:facepalm:
No excuses, I just suck :sick:

I wouldn't worry, soon I'll be joining you in the B-Grade. You can take the piss out of me then!

[crazy man]

I wouldn't worry, soon I'll be joining you in the B-Grade. You can take the piss out of me then!so the 1 lap wonder going to come out to play:corn:

[F5 Dave]

see that vid with Tex winning. Cheeky little move at the hairpin, but I couldn't cut into Tex at the front.

[crazy man]

see that vid with Tex winning. Cheeky little move at the hairpin, but I couldn't cut into Tex at the front.you helped pull me along until l got tired

[seymour14]

On-board shots from Regan's bike, A-Grade wet race, Mt Welly, 24th November, 2012, Auckland.


http://youtu.be/cMHbwQ1f1_w

[crazy man]

l'v never seen so meany jump starts before

[richban]

l'v never seen so meany jump starts before

Its them big city boys. Its all rush rush in the metropolis you know.

[seymour14]

Is Regan trying to blow it up on the line, how many times do you need to rev its nuts off? Must have a talk with that boy, my camshafts need more love then that!

[richban]

Is Regan trying to blow it up on the line, how many times do you need to rev its nuts off? Must have a talk with that boy, my camshafts need more love then that!

Well he did get such a good start in one race he missed the first corner.:facepalm: He will most likely blame Dave M for that one as well.

[crazy man]

Well he did get such a good start in one race he missed the first corner.:facepalm: He will most likely blame Dave M for that one as well.what do you mean as well? hes does not blames anyone for anything thats just racing

[richban]

what do you mean as well? hes does not blames anyone for anything thats just racing

Just a wind up mate, no malice. :confused:

[seymour14]

what do you mean as well? dont think hes blames any for anything just likes racing

Regan's like the rest of us, just enjoys his racing. I think Richban was pulling your leg Crazyman!! Good thing is there is another race meet in a couple of weeks, and we can do our talking on the track.

And our drinking off it! :drinknsin

[crazy man]

Just a wind up mate, no malice. :confused:now you know l take the hook:facepalm:

[richban]

now you know l take the hook:facepalm:

Good to see big brother looking out for the young one. Still gunna smash you both at Tokoroa.:innocent:

[speedpro]

If it doesn't blow up, again.

That would make you famous.

[crazy man]

Good to see big brother looking out for the young one. Still gunna smash you both at Tokoroa.:innocent:that what regan says when l play golf with him lol but he once bet me:laugh:

[seymour14]

Man, feel the love tonight! Grab a Bevvie and put your feet up cos here is an on-board video of the second A-Grade race from Mt Welly.

Regan has a moment in the grass after a wee tap from behind on the first corner, and then he plays catch-up. Got some good footage of other riders this time, so enjoy! :gob:


http://youtu.be/74yDw2CuQ0I

[husaberg]

I should probably ask on the ESE thread as i realise you guys are much further south.
But is Mount welly the main kart track for Auckland cause it seems like i aren't getting value for my tax payer dollar if it is.
Or is it the only bucket friendly Auckland track.
i can also see why TZ wants to cut down on the gear changes a bit.
nice to see he really nailed that entry the straight on that last lap too.I looks like it (the corner)really tightens up on you so hats off......

But Is there any chance of posting it with a two stroke soundtrack.
Great video though

[Henk]

It's the only bucket friendly kart track. Rosebank road is in better condition and longer but they have consent issues with noise so are limited to the number of events they can run, don't think they would entertain thoughts of having us along even if that wasn't the case. There are plans for a new track out wiri way in the next year or so and when that comes off we will be moving there as well as all the kart guys with the two existing tracks getting shut down.

[Pumba]

At the speed the consenting process of the Colin Dale Par, location of the new track, don't be expecting to be there next year regardless of what the kart club is telling you Henk. Best case is that the kart club will be able to start the construction of their facilities 2013/2014 construction season and I would be surprised if they are up and running before mid 2014.

I final revised master plan as a result of changes due to contamination and the confirmation that speedway wont be moving to the site is being signed off by the community board pre Christmas (hopefully before I change jobs). Once it has been signed off it will be public and I will share it with the KB public.

[F5 Dave]

l'v never seen so meany jump starts before

Yeah that's Auckland, they really need to get serious with it & send perpetrators to the back of the grid. Its been like that every time I've been there over many many years so has become the culture.

[jasonu]

[QUOTE=seymour14;1130443376]Man, feel the love tonight! Grab a Bevvie and put your feet up cos here is an on-board video of the second A-Grade race from Mt Welly.

Regan has a moment in the grass after a wee tap from behind on the first corner, and then he plays catch-up. Got some good footage of other riders this time, so enjoy! :gob:



Nice video, I like it a lot!!!

[jasonu]

Yeah that's Auckland, they really need to get serious with it & send perpetrators to the back of the grid. Its been like that every time I've been there over many many years so has become the culture.

or you are a slow starter...

[F5 Dave]

Yeah I've been known to wait for the flag to drop.

[seymour14]

Just heard the sad news that Steve Green, the editor of the motorcycle marketplace, has died of a heart condition at the age of 52. A really nice bloke who loved all things motorcycle. R.I.P

[F5 Dave]

That is a shame, he was a nice guy.

[seymour14]

Some more old footage, Palmy North, 1999.



http://youtu.be/Z-abPjYRF7M

[Bert]

Some other racing worth thinking about:

PMCC - Summer Series
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/155084-PMCC-BRM-Summer-Series-2013?p=1130447010#post1130447010

Nationals
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/154622-Nationals-Development-class?p=1130435287#post1130435287

KOK


North Island Series:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/154542-North-Island-Series-All-the-dates-and-info?p=1130434014#post1130434014

One good thing about living in Palmy; we're close to everywhere else

[Bert]

Short set of photo's from North Island Championship Rd2.

Mainly of the A Grade boys in action; (when we could get the chance to get the camera out).
A few others sunk in :niceone:


http://youtu.be/di3fdPznLlg


Great Weekend.
But a mixed bag of results across the team; but none the less points in the bag for A-graders.

Quick summary.
Saturday saw Team GPR's factory racer (Regs) blow a head gasket only to find a pulled stud on his new FXR engine; so some bike swapping allowed for qualification (mid pack).
This was going make it hard to keep up with Richban & Rick; both whom were flying.
Saturday evening a complete engine swap was under taken out of Crazyman's development bike into the GPR150 frame, so that Regs could attempt to chase down the leaders and hopefully get some good points (possibly taking the lead in the Series). Nothing like some brotherly love & thumbs up to Big K for lending Crazyman a bike to carry on racing for the weekend. Full team effort.

Race Day:
Two seconds and a third for Regs; massive starts helped close the grid gap. but Richban & Rick had the pace up front; none the less they were great races to watch.
(Hopefully this will put him top of the series table).
Crazyman finished mid pack on the borrowed bike; which was a sterling effort.
Big K dominated B-grade (claiming pole and leaving everyone behind); but couldn't quite get through all the traffic in the last race (after starting off the back).
and I had a shocker (and managed to de-tune my bike even more; issue found today -> powervalve nearly 45 degrees out... total 140 degree duration at full rpm = no power):facepalm:..
The sidecar didn't really happen (eating sparkplugs) but did a couple of laps... Next time.

Big thanks:
Steve and the Team for running a great event.
And the Tokoroa Kart club for having us back (after Rich's mess last year).
Mr Farmaken for leaving a BBQ for us all (and not to mention some lovely cow meat).
Henk for the loan of some bits and pieces; plus the port roadies after sunset (I slept like a baby)..

Lets hope the world doesn't end on Friday cause this is just sooo much fun. :)

[crazy man]

love the pic's was that semore of his face in the tent lol

[seymour14]

Having spewed my ring out moments before, took up shaky camera in hand and got the first A-Grade race of the day.

Please ignore chunder on the camera lens. :buggerd:


http://youtu.be/qFXF3Isjf_0

Near miss Crazyman! Damn dirtbikers!!!!

[seymour14]

2nd A-Grade race, sorry Richban, you knew this one was coming, have a quiet drink instead.(not a Crazyman brewed one that is) :facepalm:


http://youtu.be/j-Z2HLjMXok

[richban]

2nd A-Grade race, sorry Richban, you knew this one was coming, have a quiet drink instead.(not a Crazyman brewed one that is) :facepalm:

Yep missed a gear then chose the wrong one. Never mind. Gave me the incentive for the next one.

Maybe you feel like a 50/50 burbon now you have got over your little bit of (FOOD POISONING):shutup:

[grantnz]

Having spewed my ring out moments before, took up shaky camera in hand and got the first A-Grade race of the day.

Please ignore chunder on the camera lens. :buggerd:


http://youtu.be/qFXF3Isjf_0

Near miss Crazyman! Damn dirtbikers!!!!


So there I am, having a quiet dump, on a Sunday morning, when someone enters the cubicle next door and starts to chuck. He politely apologizes, and blames the breakfast that a guy named Ronald cooked for him.

[crazy man]

So there I am, having a quiet dump, on a Sunday morning, when someone enters the cubicle next door and starts to chuck. He politely apologizes, and blames the breakfast that a guy named Ronald cooked for him.lmao semore blames Ronald ha ha. maybe it was a bourbon burger:psst:

[Str8 Jacket]

So there I am, having a quiet dump, on a Sunday morning, when someone enters the cubicle next door and starts to chuck. He politely apologizes, and blames the breakfast that a guy named Ronald cooked for him.

It's not what we're drinking....!! :eek:

[seymour14]

Last of the evening, will have a go at uploading some onboard action tomorrow night.

This was the 2nd B-Grade race that was stopped for the unfortunate accident. Missed the restart by 30 seconds, but only got a few more minutes of the restarted race before the tape ran out. Not my weekend all round really!!!


http://youtu.be/wAN9UhZvpYA

[seymour14]

Race one, A-Grade, Tokoroa.

Enjoy Rich!


http://youtu.be/yjWGhjAGyXU

[richban]

Race one, A-Grade, Tokoroa.

Enjoy Rich!


http://youtu.be/yjWGhjAGyXU



Now that is how to start a race. Epic start. Good shit. Keen em coming.

[seymour14]

This I think is the best footage to date, lots of great action in this one. So buckle up and enjoy the ride! :eek5:


http://youtu.be/T4A8FkZvGKw

[andrew a]

Nice work.

[crazy man]

the new engine that pulled the stud is fixed . so going to keep the top engine for my self this time seen l was so nice and lent him:yes: mine but l will be still slow till l stick it in a good frame

[NOID]

the new engine that pulled the stud is fixed . so going to keep the top engine for my self this time seen l was so nice and lent him:yes: mine but l will be still slow till l stick it in a good frame

:yes: then when he wrecks another engine you can give him his old one back ! ! !

[crazy man]

:yes: then when he wrecks another engine you can give him his old one back ! ! !yip l'm a sucker but hope to years of use before that happens

[seymour14]

Last onboard shots for this round. Regan's bike in the third A-Grade race.


http://youtu.be/yISItWcYLho

[seymour14]

Team GPR at the end of the perfect Tokoroa day, are you blowing up condoms Crazyman?

The sidecar is getting it's biggest workout of the day.

[Henk]

Going to have the chair sorted for Taumarunui or should we leave ours at home?

[crazy man]

Going to have the chair sorted for Taumarunui or should we leave ours at home?about to pull the cycider of the motor. guessing it may of broken the read . would like to take it . good if more could come as well. keep you posted

[jasonu]

Team GPR at the end of the perfect Tokoroa day, are you blowing up condoms Crazyman?

The sidecar is getting it's biggest workout of the day.

Now that's what Buckets is all about!!!

[crazy man]

Now that's what Buckets is all about!!!just like the old days for you jason lol

[seymour14]

Here's a NSR 150sp, 39 horses under the hood! Don't tell Bert, he'll have kittens!

Who can flick me a few coins?

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/tq/39/222667339.jpg

Can you do me up a frame for this, I'm having a two stroke wet dream. :sick:

[husaberg]

Here's a NSR 150sp, 39 horses under the hood! Don't tell Bert, he'll have kittens!

Who can flick me a few coins?

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/tq/39/222667339.jpg

Can you do me up a frame for this, I'm having a two stroke wet dream. :sick:

is it still from Southland or has it moved further north.
It was on Trademe a while back they at the time had another spare as well as part of deal where did the other one go?

[seymour14]

is it still from Southland or has it moved further north.
It was on Trademe a while back they at the time had another spare as well as part of deal where did the other one go?

Seems like the pair are still in Invercargill, I reckon this would make quite the weapon. Don't think it has as many horses as it makes claim to though.

Pretty reasonable for two bikes, would be interesting to compare on the track with it's counterparts.

[husaberg]

Same price as it was over a year ago..................
surprised someone hasn't had a go for the cylinders they do a 300cc conversion kit based on them for the NSR250.
The motor is extremity similar to the NSR125 with a larger bore longer rod and slightly different gearbox ratios.
They were made in Thailand or Indonesia only i think.

http://www.nsr-world.com/specs/html/nsr150/index.htm
http://www.nsr250.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10068
http://tyga-performance.com/site/index.php?cPath=73_1005
http://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0jxdB5PbvS2NzNjMzYxYzQtMjgxZC00YWMzLWJlZjAtNWNjY mY4YzhjMTE5/edit?hl=en&pli=1

[seymour14]

Same price as it was over a year ago..................
surprised someone hasn't had a go for the cylinders they do a 300cc conversion kit based on them for the NSR250.
The motor is extremity similar to the NSR125 with a larger bore longer rod and slightly different gearbox ratios.
They were made in Thailand or Indonesia only i think.

http://www.nsr-world.com/specs/html/nsr150/index.htm
http://www.nsr250.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10068
http://tyga-performance.com/site/index.php?cPath=73_1005
http://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0jxdB5PbvS2NzNjMzYxYzQtMjgxZC00YWMzLWJlZjAtNWNjY mY4YzhjMTE5/edit?hl=en&pli=1

Seems like there are the likers and dislikers of these machines, just as you always get.

Was interested in reading how many more horses were found just with the aid of a better designed pipe.

[crazy man]

Seems like there are the likers and dislikers of these machines, just as you always get.

Was interested in reading how many more horses were found just with the aid of a better designed pipe.you sound like you know what your talking about

[seymour14]

you sound like you know what your talking about

No, not me bro, don't know nuffing.

Don't suppose you want to give my cams back do ya? :tugger: :killingme

[Bert]

Here's a NSR 150sp, 39 horses under the hood! Don't tell Bert, he'll have kittens!

Who can flick me a few coins?

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/tq/39/222667339.jpg

Can you do me up a frame for this, I'm having a two stroke wet dream. :sick:

I was a happy man yesterday when Crazeyman helped solve the issues with the Yamaha. So you know what to do with your Honda....:yawn:
:laugh:

[seymour14]

I was a happy man yesterday when Crazeyman helped solve the issues with the Yamaha. So you know what to do with your Honda....:yawn:
:laugh:

Looks like I will have to stick with my Harley Davidson Topper then.

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTq3y01y8kpkioF_2uNWV7GR-oNDMIgc-1Xi-t_2_aG6BJLqJQtNw

[crazy man]

spent some time on the dyno today useing the free dyno program . we dynoed one of the bikes on a dyno jet to set it up the best run we got with a fxr 150 is 24.3 hp so happy with that . want to get the same program as low ling as it looks real good

[Bert]

I was a happy man yesterday when Crazeyman helped solve the issues with the Yamaha.....:yawn:



spent some time on the dyno today useing the free dyno program . we dynoed one of the bikes on a dyno jet to set it up the best run we got with a fxr 150 is 24.3 hp so happy with that . want to get the same program as low ling as it looks real good

Sad man last night after seeing/testing all the GPR modified FXR's producing the same or more power than the TZR... :brick:
But there is promise there (and we are still running the stock 95 RS125 pipe; which will be miles off) and now seems to really want to pull strong up to the limiter (currently only set at 12500rpm). So there is scope to get some more out of it with some effort.

At least I win on the quite bike front....;)

[koba]

Sad man last night after seeing/testing all the GPR modified FXR's producing the same or more power than the TZR... :brick:
But there is promise there (and we are still running the stock 95 RS125 pipe; which will be miles off) and now seems to really want to pull strong up to the limiter (currently only set at 12500rpm). So there is scope to get some more out of it with some effort.

At least I win on the quite bike front....;)

Wotsitmakin?

Felt like about 12...

[crazy man]

Wotsitmakin?

Felt like about 12...add about 10 to that . A grade you think now (-;

[koba]

add about 10 to that . A grade you think now (-;

I'm confused.

Hardly surprising!

Are you saying Berts bike is making around 22hp?

I would believe the FXR powered one is, and maybe even more.It's up there as one of the fastest bucket's I've ridden!

[seymour14]

I'm confused.

Hardly surprising!

Are you saying Berts bike is making around 22hp?

I would believe the FXR powered one is, and maybe even more.It's up there as one of the fastest bucket's I've ridden!

Yep, 22 horses, who knew it was holding out on us? :yes:

[TZ350]

... we are still running the stock 95 RS125 pipe ...

The Beast is still running with a early stock RS125 pipe ...

[seymour14]

The Beast is still running with a early stock RS125 pipe ...

We'll have a crack at some new pipes no doubt, will let everyone know the results.

Merry Christmas for tomorrow fellow bucketeers, drink and be merry! :drinkup::drinkup::drinkup::drinkup::rockon:

[crazy man]

I'm confused.

Hardly surprising!

Are you saying Berts bike is making around 22hp?

I would believe the FXR powered one is, and maybe even more.It's up there as one of the fastest bucket's I've ridden!changed 3 things one been a high com head still got alot of things to do but 21 now and think will be easy to get 25 from it.. looked about 10hp the other day

[crazy man]

The Beast is still running with a early stock RS125 pipe ...berts been a 100cc maybe just a little differt but may just come down to a smaller stinger

[Henk]

Right, Bert now has 21 HP. No more playing around in the B grade.

[koba]

We'll have a crack at some new pipes no doubt, will let everyone know the results.

Merry Christmas for tomorrow fellow bucketeers, drink and be merry! :drinkup::drinkup::drinkup::drinkup::rockon:

What has Christmas got to do with it?


changed 3 things one been a high com head still got alot of things to do but 21 now and think will be easy to get 25 from it.. looked about 10hp the other day

It'd say a bit more but not much, was real strange 'coz it revved OK and had a reasonable range but there was obviously something holding back an engine that should be so much better.
Glad you guys are on the right track with it.
Interesting too as Mine also has real low compression, maybe it's time to sort that!

[koba]

Right, Bert now has 21 HP. No more playing around in the B grade.

Gosh, I wish I had that much...

Enuf wishing, prob time to get to doing something about that...

[crazy man]

at lease bert can start to deal to me on the track and l can go back to b grade

[koba]

at lease bert can start to deal to me on the track and l can go back to b grade

You haven't been on B grade pace at the away meets, nowhere near it!

[Bert]

Merry Christmas Everyone


I'm confused.
Hardly surprising!
Are you saying Berts bike is making around 22hp?
I would believe the FXR powered one is, and maybe even more.It's up there as one of the fastest bucket's I've ridden!

Right, Bert now has 21 HP. No more playing around in the B grade.

It was likely to be making 11-12hp at tokoroa (which was highly frustrating and making me really regret starting the project, the TF100 was far better); powervalve 90 degrees out meaning no exhaust duration... & no power.

resolving the powervalve, a little more comp and Carb&Ignition map has unleashed some fun to test out on the christmas fun in welly.
I don't think its 22hp maybe 18-19 at a push, but its a vast inprovement over the last couple of north island rounds.

Yes Henk; no more pissing around; its the rider not the bike thats the hold up :wacko:
having nearly two meetings not crashing (only a little nap in the grass at mt wellington dosn't count); so maybe i can get on a roll...


You haven't been on B grade pace at the away meets, nowhere near it!
its a hard one really; should the top B-graders be running constantly at mid to low A-Grade times.
The answer is yes in my book, so the transition between grades isn't so steap and everyone in both grades are on a learning curve. Those front runners in A grade are really pushing (Its a massive step up from years ago)..


Anyway; I trust everyone is having a great day with family and friends. :yes:

[koba]

Merry Christmas Everyone




It was likely to be making 11-12hp at tokoroa; powervalve 90 degrees out meaning no exhaust duration... & no power.

resolving the powervalve, a little more comp and Carb&Ignition map has unleashed some fun to test out on the christmas fun in welly.
I don't think its 22hp maybe 18 at a push, but its a vast inprovement over the last couple of rounds.

Yes Henk; no more pissing around; its the rider not the bike thats the hold up :wacko:
having nearly two meetings not crashing (only a little nap in the grass at mt wellington dosn't count); so maybe...

anyway; I trust everyone is having a great day with family and friends. :yes:

Cheers! :drinkup:

If anyone is going to Fanganui tomorrow (silly question) we normally hang out on the outside of the esses, under the big trees.

I know most people don't understand but I look forward to boxing day a lot more than Christmas!

[Bert]

Cheers! :drinkup:

If anyone is going to Fanganui tomorrow (silly question) we normally hang out on the outside of the esses, under the big trees.

I know most people don't understand but I look forward to boxing day a lot more than Christmas!

Might see ya there all going well.
:drinkup:

[koba]

Might see ya there all going well.
:drinkup:

Choice.

Beer has to be in cans.

[Henk]

Choice.

Beer has to be in cans.

And wine has to be tipped into a water bottle to disguise it.

[crazy man]

Merry Christmas Everyone




It was likely to be making 11-12hp at tokoroa (which was highly frustrating and making me really regret starting the project, the TF100 was far better); powervalve 90 degrees out meaning no exhaust duration... & no power.

resolving the powervalve, a little more comp and Carb&Ignition map has unleashed some fun to test out on the christmas fun in welly.
I don't think its 22hp maybe 18-19 at a push, but its a vast inprovement over the last couple of north island rounds.

Yes Henk; no more pissing around; its the rider not the bike thats the hold up :wacko:
having nearly two meetings not crashing (only a little nap in the grass at mt wellington dosn't count); so maybe i can get on a roll...


its a hard one really; should the top B-graders be running constantly at mid to low A-Grade times.
The answer is yes in my book, so the transition between grades isn't so steap and everyone in both grades are on a learning curve. Those front runners in A grade are really pushing (Its a massive step up from years ago)..


Anyway; I trust everyone is having a great day with family and friends. :yes:already de-tuneing it l see

[crazy man]

You haven't been on B grade pace at the away meets, nowhere near it!so c grade for me then

[F5 Dave]

Cheers! :drinkup:

If anyone is going to Fanganui tomorrow (silly question) we normally hang out on the outside of the esses, under the big trees.

I know most people don't understand but I look forward to boxing day a lot more than Christmas!
Haven't missed one in about 25 years. We may be huddling under the trees if the thunderstorms happen.

[crazy man]

275166275167just put in my old tf100 motor into the twin frame untill l sort it(old fathfull)

[koba]

275166275167just put in my old tf100 motor into the twin frame untill l sort it(old fathfull)

Nice, is that the engine that was in the chair or another wassercooled tf?

[crazy man]

Nice, is that the engine that was in the chair or another wassercooled tf?its another one i have 4 water cooled tf motors so should use them

[seymour14]

its another one i have 4 water cooled tf motors so should use them

Yes, and the chair may be sorted except for the steering, we're giving it another go at Taumarunui and then seeing if that needs some more tweaking. Main thing it appears to be running sweet now, touch wood! :rolleyes:

[crazy man]

Yes, and the chair may be sorted except for the steering, we're giving it another go at Taumarunui and then seeing if that needs some more tweaking. Main thing it appears to be running sweet now, touch wood! :rolleyes:l better let henk no tomorrow if he dont see this .. changed the cdi and coil and runs fine

[koba]

l better let henk no tomorrow if he dont see this .. changed the cdi and coil and runs fine

Seems as if that's the ticket, their rig responded well to the same treatment!

[Henk]

Poxy Chinese ignition systems.
I'll get hold of rick sometime and how we are placed for logistics

[Rick 52]

All good for the chair I think, only the same as taking it to Toke..Henk will you or Brian have room for the 100?

[Henk]

No problem. I'll swing up early in the new year and grab it. Could take the 150 or your bike if you prefer, might be an easier load for you if I take the biggest bike you have to move, will make no difference to me.

[seymour14]

Crazyman and crew at Ohakea in 1998. Seymour on number 18 (I probably managed one lap before exploding). Sidecar is on a different date but same place.

Ahh, the good old days when Palmy had some tracks to offer!!! Where are those days now? :angry2:

[crazy man]

forgot l build 2 rg50/100 bikes. think that was the last ohakea meeting we went to

[jasonu]

275166275167just put in my old tf100 motor into the twin frame untill l sort it(old fathfull)

That looks like a Ziffle cast head. I bought a couple of those many moons ago and they did a good job (but were a bastard to weld).

[crazy man]

That looks like a Ziffle cast head. I bought a couple of those many moons ago and they did a good job (but were a bastard to weld).yes it is ,got the casting when we bought his bike . the welder back then were shit to weld but easy now

[Bert]

Crazyman and crew at Ohakea in 1998. Seymour on number 18 (I probably managed one lap before exploding). Sidecar is on a different date but same place.

Ahh, the good old days when Palmy had some tracks to offer!!! Where are those days now? :angry2:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=275283&d=1356741792

I forgot about that one.... I think that's the meeting when my nice new avg helmet ended up smeered with car tires...:pinch:
When Scotty when a little too sharp into at left hand corner.

[Bert]

Big thanks to Vic club for their Christmas special.

Interesting couple of days

Tuned up real keen (having found some power) only to have the motor turn to custard when warming up the bike. Locked solid. A few light taps with a hammer (on the crank as it really felt like it was bound on a bearing) free'ed everything up. But then on restart she vibrated like crap and ran on once turned off. Balance shaft... Engine out and pulled apart, only to find the primary nut had come loose and the key had left the balance shaft gear (free spinning). Piston had some mild scoring so that was cleaned up and all put back together with a new ring. Only to have one of the power valve cables break... Wired open. So this gave me the afternoon to have some fun....
Chucked the chain in two races (one leaving me on my ass in the dirt: real dork). Friday night spent fixing everything up.
Day two. Must have detuned it some how as she was not preforming like on the dyno. But it was rideable but a few carb issues down low ( need to look at the pilot circuit). But had a great day in b+ 7th, 4th, dnf, 3rd & 2nd. Real close racing with a group of 4 riders generally together.

F5dave took it out and provided some feedback and some other engne ideas to think about.
The engine is showing sme promise just need to get a few things sorted...

[F5 Dave]

It certainly has some promise. found the gear change a little difficult & it self steers a little, but I think some more comm on the forks may help that. Can't fault the chassis itself, it has some advantages over my NF4.

[Bert]

Happy new year team GPR !!

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[Yow Ling]

The old year finished well, Santa dropped my new cams off yesterday, will flash em up today
Good work GPR and Colt Cams

275402

[crazy man]

The old year finished well, Santa dropped my new cams off yesterday, will flash em up today
Good work GPR and Colt Cams

275402good stuff you just got to fit them now

[Yow Ling]

good stuff you just got to fit them now

All done, running, needs a bit of sorting now

[Henk]

Hey boys, hope you are coming up to Taumaranui. Should be a good weekend of racing. Plus we have tents and are camping. I like to camp. If you woke up in your tent with a sore bum after being on the booze all night would you tell anyone?

[husaberg]

Hey boys, hope you are coming up to Taumaranui. Should be a good weekend of racing. Plus we have tents and are camping. I like to camp. If you woke up in your tent with a sore bum after being on the booze all night would you tell anyone?

Don't tell me........... scout master?:cold:

[seymour14]

Hey boys, hope you are coming up to Taumaranui. Should be a good weekend of racing. Plus we have tents and are camping. I like to camp. If you woke up in your tent with a sore bum after being on the booze all night would you tell anyone?


As a sidecar passenger it is important I swing both ways, a sore arse just goes with the territory! ;)

[seymour14]

Sunday morning, say no more. :eek5:


Video coming in 15 minutes.

[seymour14]

A-Grade, 1st race at Taumarunui, Sunday the 6th, 2013.


http://youtu.be/N77p5JPoDik

[jasonu]

I thought you were going to post a video of the piss up at the BBQ table...

[seymour14]

I thought you were going to post a video of the piss up at the BBQ table...

Nah! Can't have stuff like that get on the net!

For Rick, this is how the video got sorted. I import video via firewire, use Windows Live Movie Maker to change the file from a .AVI extension to a .WMS extension. Is easy to cut portions of the video as it has a 'right click' select start and similar to pick end of the portion of the video. The .WMS is the best visual quality I can find, the video of 5 minutes took one hour to upload to Youtube.

Hope that helps a little.

[richban]

A-Grade, 1st race at Taumarunui, Sunday the 6th, 2013.


http://youtu.be/N77p5JPoDik

Nice dive up the inside at the end there Scott. Good stuff.

[crazy man]

Nice dive up the inside at the end there Scott. Good stuff.thanks to the lapers but did not go my way for the other 2 races the last was crazy and lost 2 places on the last lap to touching the back wheel of another rider but he leant me the tank of his bike to get me out there .

[seymour14]

2nd A-Grade race, enjoy!


http://youtu.be/eYzL_8oprmY

[Bert]

2nd A-Grade race, enjoy!


Looks like a great weekend.
Shame to miss it.

Great Video work Chucky.

[seymour14]

A really good race this, competitive racing to the end. Knock your socks off lads! :yes:


http://youtu.be/jUXvGHQMAz0

[seymour14]

Any good drunk lizard needs to get some sun in the morning. Name that body!!! :drinkup:

[speights_bud]

Did you record the B-Grade On Board first race of Kerry's bike? wouldn't mind a look at that footage if its around?:yes:

[crazy man]

Did you record the B-Grade On Board first race of Kerry's bike? wouldn't mind a look at that footage if its around?:yes:l did so will get it to my bro to put on

[seymour14]

Did you record the B-Grade On Board first race of Kerry's bike? wouldn't mind a look at that footage if its around?:yes:

I see why you'd like to see it, filled my rear camera most of the time, and put a ripper of a move into the last corner, surprised my tail did not take your handlebar out! Will post tonight, so stay tuned! Might get both front and rear footage on if I have time. Cheers.

[speights_bud]

I see why you'd like to see it, filled my rear camera most of the time, and put a ripper of a move into the last corner, surprised my tail did not take your handlebar out! Will post tonight, so stay tuned! Might get both front and rear footage on if I have time. Cheers.

Haha choice, she was a do or die moment and the Loncin couldn't quite power my 100kg arse through the gap. But I'm a nice guy and decided we should both stay upright eh ;) hehe

[seymour14]

Kerry on the FXR powered number 411. B-Grade race.

Another video coming looking backwards, what I find interesting is how the same race can look soooo much different with the two different views.


http://youtu.be/p3AyUx_QbwM

[Farmaken]

Hi Crazyman, did you have your camera on for the second A grade race ??

[crazy man]

Hi Crazyman, did you have your camera on for the second A grade race ??l did and some good footage of you on it front and rear . semore has it and will be on soon

[Farmaken]

l did and some good footage of you on it front and rear . semore has it and will be on soon

awesome looking forward to that :woohoo:

[seymour14]

awesome looking forward to that :woohoo:

Try and get those up tomorrow.

Meanwhile, this is that first B-Grade race looking behind. Speights was close to hand throughout. Ha Ha!

Ignore the audio, it's all Ff'd up! Seems like I was peddling into the first corner, and then the engine fires into life. Audio is a few seconds behind.


http://youtu.be/4lPwsmC1MQI

[crazy man]

told you seymour not to use the hub eletric motor to get of the mark

[seymour14]

told you seymour not to use the hub eletric motor to get of the mark

Yeah, I was silent but violent! Wait till I get your video's up, see how you like the "electric motor treatment"! :nya:

[seymour14]

Looking back from Crazyman's bike, first A-Grade race of the day at Taumarunui. 6/1/2013.

Audio is up the shit on the reverse looking camera, couple of seconds behind.


http://youtu.be/DI0inqSPVDg

[seymour14]

Looking forward, same first A-Grade race. Scotty's bike.


http://youtu.be/4hNtWvVxOeE

[seymour14]

Here we go again, 2nd A-Grade race from Taumarunui. Looking back on the chasers! :sweatdrop


http://youtu.be/u-cEZdrZ22I

Seems like the audio is fine in this one, don't ask me why!

[seymour14]

2nd A-Grade race at Taumarunui, back markers played the wrong role for Crazyman again! :bash:


http://youtu.be/ycrPX8uU6Ns

[Bert]

Hi Everyone.

for those of you that have purchased our front master cylinders in 2012.
we are happy to say that we have finally soured replacement levers at a price that won't break the bank (your's for $20 each).

http://www.gprnz.com/files/Mastercylinder1.jpg

We should have them well before the next North Island round (including a new shipment of Master cylinders and 100% cnc alloy throttles), maybe by the next Welly KOK.
so If you have missed out, had a crash or are wanting an upgrade or spare; give us a heads up and we will make sure we have them at the track.


Don't forget Round 4 Manfield 16th Feb(backtrack) and the trackday on the sunday (full track) (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/154542-North-Island-Series-All-the-dates-and-info?p=1130434014#post1130434014) its a hoot playing around with the bigger bikes on ya bucket.

EDIT:
North Island series has been changed due to issues with the Manfield double booking.
Click here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/155703-NI-Series-round-4)
The event will now be in Wellington; at Kaitoke. On the 23/24 Feb.
Well done Skunk for getting this resolved

[seymour14]

Hi Everyone.

for those of you that have purchased our front master cylinders in 2012.
we are happy to say that we have finally soured replacement levers at a price that won't break the bank (your's for $20 each).

http://www.gprnz.com/files/Mastercylinder1.jpg

We should have them well before the next North Island round (including a new shipment of Master cylinders and 100% cnc alloy throttles), maybe by the next Welly KOK.
so If you have missed out, had a crash or are wanting an upgrade or spare; give us a heads up and we will make sure we have them at the track.


Don't forget Round 4 Manfield 16th Feb(backtrack) and the trackday on the sunday (full track) (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/154542-North-Island-Series-All-the-dates-and-info?p=1130434014#post1130434014) its a hoot playing around with the bigger bikes on ya bucket.

Some light entertainment on the Sidecars between other events (I think Crazyman may have got on the piss early judging by his camera work)!

Good to see more of these, preferably going!! <_<

http://youtu.be/phFab1ZJXOY

[seymour14]

Ahhh, the good old days, see you all on the 23rd to 24th of February it seems. Remembering a great Round and looking forward to the next. :drool:

[Bert]

The GPR boys gate-crashed the annual Honda track day at minefield yesterday.

Offered up a couple of great opportunities:

1. wide open testing (resolving jetting issues in my bike).

2. A chance to race (read attempting to follow in my case) around with one of NZ's demigods; Mr Slight (playing in second gear on his CBR).


Big DG took the opportunity to tell Slight what he was doing wrong out there :laugh:
We couldn't quite convince him to trade in the honda for a GPR150; but much giggles was had by all.



Great to see Crazyman out on his Kawasaki 750 superbike for the first time in couple of years (and enjoying it) and also test riding Steve B's IMD250 for the first time (which looked really good on the track).

[seymour14]

The GPR boys gate-crashed the annual Honda track day at minefield yesterday.

Offered up a couple of great opportunities:

1. wide open testing (resolving jetting issues in my bike).

2. A chance to race (read attempting to follow in my case) around with one of NZ's demigods; Mr Slight (playing in second gear on his CBR).


Big DG took the opportunity to tell Slight what he was doing wrong out there :laugh:
We couldn't quite convince him to trade in the honda for a GPR150; but much giggles was had by all.



Great to see Crazyman out on his Kawasaki 750 superbike for the first time in couple of years (and enjoying it) and also test riding Steve B's IMD250 for the first time (which looked really good on the track).

The old man enjoys a good chin wag, here he is telling Slighty how to ride at Pukekohe at the 2005 Classic Motorcycle Racing Register's annual festival. Also giving John Britten a hearty thumbs up for his contribution to NZ's racing history! (Think we have some Britten Cams in the back shed too from memory!)

Wish I took a photo of him chatting with Giacomo Agostini whilst he was here a few years back.