Sidecar Racing

[Fast Eddie]

Thought I'd start a thread for the sidecar scene - mainly in the South Island since thats where I am (and the North Islanders seem to have a few more people in it) But anyones included of course!

We race whenever the bikes do if you haven't seen us or haven't come out to the track for a watch or a play yet.

Best thing about sidecars you can try before you buy! Come have a go during a lunch break or a practice day, (this applies to anyone, male female whatever, u don't need any prior experience and most of the time we can maybe find some gear to fit you if you don't have leathers/helmet etc.)

Most of us fellas here in South Island are keen as to take people out and get some new people into it. We usually do this during lunch breaks at race meetings - or on Tuesdays/Fridays during practice sessions. Swinging is cheap, a race license is about all you need! if you wanted to come compete and race.. u can get day licenses for 20 bucks or club licenses for cheap as - Come have a go. (you don't need anything to have a go with us to see what its like though)

If any of you, racers or spectators, that come to our club events like King of Levels/King of Ruapuna or haven't been but would be interested then come! and come over to the sidecars and have a go at lunch time.. Kills a few minute, its fun trust me, and maybe you decide to come for a free ride during our races and get into it or maybe even buy your own bike. They are cheap compared to what you guys spend on the 2 wheelers - and if ur just a passenger then its a good way to fill in the gap between races for your class :D

Couple of photos of my bike as it is now.. shes been in a shed for more than a year and needs a full going over and tidy up. But here are the before shots I guess.. when there is enough of a gap between events I'll tidy it up a bit..

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[Fast Eddie]

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One more for good luck.

If people give it a go and love it there are chances to get into the sport and get racing pretty easily/quickly. Some good bikes for sale in the South Island that need riders and swingers! good opportunity to start new team, and some bikes may need swingers or swingers may need riders! plenty of opportunity to get a few more bikes on the grid down here. We have been struggling a bit for a while. Hoping for a decent turn out August KOL rnd 2 (fingers crossed) and a few new teams would pick things up and make it more exciting for spectators too.

[Drew]

I'd be there in a heart beat man, it is sensational fun! When you loaned that chair to Jay, and I brought Leannes outfit down for the nats, it was the most fun I've ever had at the track!

[Fast Eddie]

I'd be there in a heart beat man, it is sensational fun! When you loaned that chair to Jay, and I brought Leannes outfit down for the nats, it was the most fun I've ever had at the track!

Hope ya can do it again bro! hehe :D And good to hear - it was wet at levels yesterday, just went sideways everywhere it was hilarious

[tigertim20]

Im keen as to get on the side of one of these and give it a go as Ive told you before. what date it KOL round 2, I will try to get there for it.

what do these things sell for? I could be interested in one as a next toy - although I did just buy an ugly ass 1004 GSXR 1000, so might be a while before I convince the missus a sidecar is a good idea as well - I guess I could tell her she can swing for me though?

[jellywrestler]

Best thing about sidecars you can try before you buy! this applies to anyone, male female whatever, this explains how Kickaha got into them finally

[Fast Eddie]

what date it KOL round 2

August 11th


what do these things sell for?
Cheap for the amount of fun! I got mine for 5k with everything I needed for a season or more maybe.. see how i go with the tyres but didn't lunch the wets even though the back was loving the freedom. First one I bought was 3,500 I lie it was actually only 3,000 also ready to go. I was looking at one in chch before this one. Think they wanted 4k ONO.. I'm not sure if that has sold yet or not.. Kickaha may know..
Then if you want to be flash, I recon 10k or a pinch more will get you some serious machines.. proper competitive short bike that came ex UK, fuel inj (oops forgot he took injection off and put carbs on.. but think injection still with it) - R1 made by Windle. and a long bike made in nz that is got good potential and I'm told is a pretty damn fast bike. I guess for the pricier ones (you would be gettng serious looking for NZ nat champs title) you could form a team and put 5k in each.. massive bang for buck.


although I did just buy an ugly ass 1004 [2004?-Ed] GSXR 1000
Filthy, how much? sell me your engine... would go mint in the bike :D


might be a while before I convince the missus a sidecar is a good idea as well - I guess I could tell her she can swing for me though?
Good idea about the swinging, need more girls in it - Few in it though, North Island. All female team n stuff. She would love it if she likes having fun haha
- and yea.. I didn't tell my mrs until I had paid most of it off ;) the deal was done! First one I just didn't mention at all.. it just sort of showed up in the garage one day hehe

[tigertim20]

yes an 04. got it for 4k.

[Kickaha]

this explains how Kickaha got into them finally

I first watched them at the Sydenham street race and thought I'd like a go at that, took about another 15 years before I actually got to try one, next best class to Buckets
Me and Dave at Manfield
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/293822_10150930361524499_1847508612_n.jpg
Me and Phill Garret, Ruapuna hairpin
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Me and Dave with a minor engine problem at Ruapuna :whistle:
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[Drew]

The pirates old Windle was on trademe for $13,000 not long ago, two sets of wheels and tyres, plus another set of hoops. A shit load of other spares too.

I've ridden only two chairs, the pig that Leanne Thomas had, and that Windle. The price difference between them was $9,000, and there wouldn't have been a seconds hesitation...Windle all the way! When we first met Pete when he was selling it, we thought he was spinning a line when he said it was the best short chair in the country, I don't think that anymore.

[Fast Eddie]

The pirates old Windle was on trademe for $13,000 not long ago, two sets of wheels and tyres, plus another set of hoops. A shit load of other spares too.

I've ridden only two chairs, the pig that Leanne Thomas had, and that Windle. The price difference between them was $9,000, and there wouldn't have been a seconds hesitation...Windle all the way! When we first met Pete when he was selling it, we thought he was spinning a line when he said it was the best short chair in the country, I don't think that anymore.

not this one? also a short windle.. didn't know the pirate had owned it though..

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-470940893.htm

this one has dropped to 11k and there is a trailer if you need it :D

gwaarn!

[Kickaha]

not this one? also a short windle.. didn't know the pirate had owned it though..

Pirate owned it before Bill although he spent more time pushing it and trying to start it than racing it, it would be a very competitive bike with the right crew on it

The guy currently seling it has only done a few races on it, came form a speedway background and I think he thought he'd be able to clean us up,he also didn't appreciate the sense of humour some of us have

I'd sell the carbs and put the injection back on it

we thought he was spinning a line when he said it was the best short chair in the country, I don't think that anymore.
Probably the best one with a 1000cc motor in it

[CHOPPA]

Whats the rules with sidecars? Does it just have to have 3 wheels? Could you race one of those spiders or other 3 wheel motorbikes?

[jellywrestler]

Whats the rules with sidecars? Does it just have to have 3 wheels? Could you race one of those spiders or other 3 wheel motorbikes?
Funnily enough they're in the rule book Sloan!
over the years there's been Morgans and three wheeled Minis and other contraptions but the formula is what you see now, give or take 100mm here and there.

[Fast Eddie]

Whats the rules with sidecars? Does it just have to have 3 wheels? Could you race one of those spiders or other 3 wheel motorbikes?

yea there are some rules, there is specified measurements for the front and rear wheel positions (think they have to be pretty close to inline with each other) and also the location of sidechair wheel.. and overall length/width dimensions I think..

can't be a trike or stuff like that I don't think

[jellywrestler]

yea there are some rules, there is specified measurements for the front and rear wheel positions (think they have to be pretty close to inline with each other) and also the location of sidechair wheel.. and overall length/width dimensions I think..

can't be a trike or stuff like that I don't think

So let me get this right, your'e a sidecar racer but know shit all about the rules, there's not a lot, best have a wee study of them Eddie, before you get knocked back at a meeting.

[Kickaha]

Whats the rules with sidecars? Does it just have to have 3 wheels? Could you race one of those spiders or other 3 wheel motorbikes?

No a Spyder or similar couldn't run in modern sidecars, maybe you could put a remit in so if it's got three wheels in anyway, shape or from it's eligble :lol:

The current rules mean the front and rear wheel can be offset no more than 75mm and the sidewheel has to be within the line of the rear axle and midpoint of the wheelbase
http://www.mnz.co.nz/download/2012_MoMS_Chapter_27_Sidecar_Road_Racing_Secificat ions.pdf

[CHOPPA]

No a Spyder or similar couldn't run in modern sidecars, maybe you could put a remit in so if it's got three wheels in anyway, shape or from it's eligble :lol:

The current rules mean the front and rear wheel can be offset no more than 75mm and the sidewheel has to be within the line of the rear axle and midpoint of the wheelbase
http://www.mnz.co.nz/download/2012_MoMS_Chapter_27_Sidecar_Road_Racing_Secificat ions.pdf

Looking at those rules I reckon I could make my BMW meet the requirements.

I cant see anything about having a compulsory swinger all it says is that you have to have a maximum of 1 swinger....

I could make even be real fancy and switch sides for the "sidecar" so its on the outside of each track.

[Kickaha]

Looking at those rules I reckon I could make my BMW meet the requirements.
Probably could but it wouldn't be competitive, there's a couple in the UK/Europe running S1000R motors

I could make even be real fancy and switch sides for the "sidecar" so its on the outside of each track.
If you watch racing out of Europe from a few years back there's sidecars set up on different sides

[CHOPPA]

Probably could but it wouldn't be competitive, there's a couple in the UK/Europe running S1000R motors

If you watch racing out of Europe from a few years back there's sidecars set up on different sides

With that set up id lap the field

[Kickaha]

With that set up id lap the field

Go on then, I'd pay a chocolate fish to see it happen

[jellywrestler]

Probably could but it wouldn't be competitive, there's a couple in the UK/Europe running S1000R motors

If you watch racing out of New Zealand from a few years back there's sidecars set up on different sides
corrected it for you

[Fast Eddie]

So let me get this right, your'e a sidecar racer but know shit all about the rules, there's not a lot, best have a wee study of them Eddie, before you get knocked back at a meeting.

my bike is legal to the rules and passes scrutineering so I don't see it being a major issue that I'm not 100% on sidecar dimensions, but I shall read them again just for you :)

before I get knocked back at a meeting? I don't know what that means.. but when only 3 of us turn up.. im always guaranteed at least 3rd place..

[Fast Eddie]

With that set up id lap the field

as long as your racing on the south island grid all good! make up them numbers..

[Kickaha]

corrected it for you

Haven't seen one here yet, would I have to watch some footage from the sixties back when you were racing them?

[CHOPPA]

as long as your racing on the south island grid all good! make up them numbers..

Might be worth a look to let some guys come along and race there trikes!

[Kickaha]

I've had the odd comment about how I must be mental to passenger on a sidecar and I must remove my brain before the races, the reality is that it's nowhere near as bad or as dangerous as most people seem to think

Another common misconception seems to be that you need a lot of upper body strength, anyone whose seen my puny arms would know that can't be true, a little bit of coordination and timing goes a long way when you're moving about at speed, get it right and the g force can help you a little bit,get it wrong and you'll either not make the move or be sliding down the track
(which will cost you a slab of piss, pity you missed out on that shout Spyda :bleh:)

I've found aerobic fitness helps the most hence I do a bit of riding on the MTB from time to time (not anywhere near enough though)

People tell me they wouldn't want to do it because they have no control, perhaps they could have a word to a rider who made a similar comment and then had their swinger run them off the track just to show the rider how much "control" they really had

The passenger can steer the outfit, cause it to loose or gain traction and cause it to handle like shit depending on where they put their weight


Might be worth a look to let some guys come along and race there trikes!
You'd be keen to have a try? Dennis Charlett loved it when he did a few laps last year

[Kickaha]

How to passenger, watch this and you'll be fully trained and able to step in anytime :whistle:

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The guy in the video is Paul Woodhead three times world champion passengering for Steve Webster

[White trash]

How to passenger, watch this and you'll be fully trained and able to step in anytime :whistle:


The guy in the video is Paul Woodhead three times world champion passengering for Steve Webster

That's very interesting Kick, thanks. It differs immensely from my own spastic technique which simply involves flailing around like an epileptic while attempting not to get thrown off.

There's more "work" in swinging one lap than an entire ten lap race on a solo.

[Kickaha]

It differs immensely from my own spastic technique which simply involves flailing around like an epileptic while attempting not to get thrown off.

I started like that, I haven't improved much either

[jellywrestler]

Haven't seen one here yet, would I have to watch some footage from the sixties back when you were racing them?

no ya chimp, Howard gregorys TZ700 unit was a right hand outfit in the same piccy was Darryl Dowman on a left hand chair.
To give you a atime line Darrly raced at the Cemetery circuit last year and google TZ yamaha and you'll see it's not that long ago.

Some of the early lads used to have one for each side of the chair depending on where they were too

[jellywrestler]

Looking at those rules I reckon I could make my BMW meet the requirements.


will it leak enough oil?

[Fast Eddie]

Those helmets on number 3 bike up there look great haha..

I googled Yamaha TZ Jellyman - but its all 2 wheelers etc.. You should put up some links of kiwi sidecar either photos or videos :D

I have seen left and right chairs before anyway, not actually seen one racing recently (last many years)..

SO! whos coming to KOL Rnd2 Aug 11th and Who is bringing their leathers for a go eh! Chop chop

[Drew]

Those helmets on number 3 bike up there look great haha..

I googled Yamaha TZ Jellyman - but its all 2 wheelers etc.. You should put up some links of kiwi sidecar either photos or videos :D

I have seen left and right chairs before anyway, not actually seen one racing recently (last many years)..

SO! whos coming to KOL Rnd2 Aug 11th and Who is bringing their leathers for a go eh! Chop chop

Lend me you outfit, I'll bring my leathers and swinger!

[Fast Eddie]

Lend me you outfit, I'll bring my leathers and swinger!

lol I've only got one and I'm going to be on it havin fun - there is one for sale in chch though, wonder if he will be up for lending it for a "test" day hehe..

need more people as keen as you Drew, south islanders a bit sleepy eh get into it!

[Drew]

need more people as keen as you Drew, south islanders a bit sleepy eh get into it!

You were there at the nats, the first time Alan and I had ever ridden one to check on your outfit with Jay on it. Instant smile, that wouldn't go away for weeks man.

We are so into it, that Weaver just fitted a chair to the side of the pit bike for mini sidecar cross on the junior MX tracks.

[Fast Eddie]

You were there at the nats, the first time Alan and I had ever ridden one to check on your outfit with Jay on it.

me? nah not on the north island ;) might have me mistaken.

But still good that your keen haha

[Kickaha]

You were there at the nats, the first time Alan and I had ever ridden one to check on your outfit with Jay on it. Instant smile, that wouldn't go away for weeks man.

He didn't own it back then, some globe trotting pensioner did


me? nah not on the north island ;) might have me mistaken

Wasn't up North, they had a loaner they did Levels and Ruapuna on

[Kickaha]

It can be a contact sport :whistle:
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/45241_418694984498_4968913_n.jpg
Fall off and it costs you a slab of piss
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/23507_331757054498_728331_n.jpg

[tigertim20]

Those helmets on number 3 bike up there look great haha..

I googled Yamaha TZ Jellyman - but its all 2 wheelers etc.. You should put up some links of kiwi sidecar either photos or videos :D

I have seen left and right chairs before anyway, not actually seen one racing recently (last many years)..

SO! whos coming to KOL Rnd2 Aug 11th and Who is bringing their leathers for a go eh! Chop chop

that a saturday or sunday? Im keen

[Fast Eddie]

that a saturday or sunday? Im keen

Saturday, see if I have a full car or not but may have free ride too :) had full car last 2 trips tho.. got some spectators keen haha

[Fast Eddie]

It can be a contact sport :whistle:
*sweet pic
Fall off and it costs you a slab of piss
*sweet pic


haha! I'v paid.. have you paid from your broken wrist?

[Kickaha]

haha! I'v paid.. have you paid from your broken wrist?

Yup, only time I've had to in 12 years racing them though, I think Spyda is still annoyed he missed out on free beer

[Drew]

Yup, only time I've had to in 12 years racing them though, I think Spyda is still annoyed he missed out on free beer

He was there on the Saturday night to help finish the last couple from that slab though.

[rastus]

:devil2:
no ya chimp, Howard gregorys TZ700 unit was a right hand outfit in the same piccy was Darryl Dowman on a left hand chair.
To give you a atime line Darrly raced at the Cemetery circuit last year and google TZ yamaha and you'll see it's not that long ago.

Some of the early lads used to have one for each side of the chair depending on where they were too

Thats Graeme Cole (Nick Cole old man) swinging for Howard Gregory At Taupo in that picture.

[tigertim20]

Saturday, see if I have a full car or not but may have free ride too :) had full car last 2 trips tho.. got some spectators keen haha

sweet, let me know. might have the new piece of shit legal by then, so I might even ride that up if it doesnt fall apart or get binned before then:killingme

[Kickaha]

He was there on the Saturday night to help finish the last couple from that slab though.

I fucking hope it'll be another 12 years before I have to shout for that prick too :bleh:

[jellywrestler]

:devil2:

Thats Graeme Cole (Nick Cole old man) swinging for Howard Gregory At Taupo in that picture.

I took that piccy Rastus, it was at manfeild in 1980 as I wrote on the back of it as soon as my piccies came back, here's another at the same meeting, Manfeild hairpin,, can't see much of him here but did he have any distingusing tattoos???

[Kickaha]

What 1000cc Yamaha was available back then?

Stick up a few more pics Spyda, you got any of the Agip bike someone is considering putting it back into that paint job

[jellywrestler]

What 1000cc Yamaha was available back then?

Stic up a few more pics Spyda, you got any of the Agip bike someone is considering putting it back into that paint job

why would I turn around and take photos of where I've been?

[Fast Eddie]

why would I turn around and take photos of where I've been?

haha, both the photos you posted are facing the front of the bike, so chop chop. where are ya agip pics

[jellywrestler]

haha, both the photos you posted are facing the front of the bike, so chop chop. where are ya agip pics

Ask one of the grown ups what I mean.

[Kickaha]

Ask one of the grown ups what I mean.

I don't think anyone knows what you mean whether you're sober or drunk

[jellywrestler]

I don't think anyone knows what you mean whether you're sober or drunk
and nobody cares what you're saying, at all

[Kickaha]

and nobody acres what you're saying, at all

Youre sounding like a grumpy cunt tonight are you missing Daves special hugs?

Now be a good boy and tell us who this lot are

Sydenham street circuit, early eighties, this meeting was what made me decide that one day I'd have a go at racing Sidecars

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[Kickaha]

You need to be in peak phyical condition to race sidecars

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/23507_332040819498_3896257_n.jpg

[Kickaha]

About time we had some video as well


http://youtu.be/slmMrwGF1QY

[jellywrestler]

Youre sounding like a grumpy cunt tonight are you missing Daves special hugs?

Now be a good boy and tell us who this lot are

Sydenham street circuit, early eighties, this meeting was what made me decide that one day I'd have a go at racing Sidecars

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/24486_340379549498_2456509_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/24486_340379539498_6125821_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/24486_340379544498_3221539_n.jpg

Actually saw dave last night, we don't do hugs in supermarkets though.
#3 Howard Gregory and Tony Price Windle TZ750
#88 dick Leppard Jim Goodin Leppard built GSX1100
#97 Kevin Wendt and Charlie Dolph Mo Haley built suzuki GSX 1327cc

#27 Fred Ubitch (we called him that as we couldn't prnounce his name (urbanowizc or similar) and possibly Warwick Jameson in the chair.

[Fast Eddie]

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yea bit of video is good - I bet there is more around in NZ, need to get copies n get it online..

[Fast Eddie]

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one more...

[Fast Eddie]

Good quick read, my passenger should be getting the tv episode soon - should be a good watch so get a copy too if you can.

http://www.talkingmotorbikes.co.nz/MoHaley.htm

[Fast Eddie]

What number bike do you recon my one is Kickaha? End of the article it said he is up to bike number 61!

Would be cool to have em all on grid at once..

actually it just says frame of number 61.. could be its race number

[Kickaha]

What number bike do you recon my one is Kickaha?

Spyda would have more of an idea about that than I would, there's another one he built similar same up North as well

There was also an outfit we called Battletruck which was a short bike with wishbone front end, first bike I went under the 1.50 mark on with an old GSX1100 engine in it made by another guy up North in the early eighties, it's sitting rusting away in someones back yard with a heap of bits stripped off it and just about only fit for scrap

[Fast Eddie]

Spyda would have more of an idea about that than I would, there's another one he built similar same up North as well

There was also an outfit we called Battletruck which was a short bike with wishbone front end, first bike I went under the 1.50 mark on with an old GSX1100 engine in it made by another guy up North in the early eighties, it's sitting rusting away in someones back yard with a heap of bits stripped off it and just about only fit for scrap

must spread more rep..

cool tho - I've heard of Battletruck from ya before hehe. 1.50s pretty quick eh! good ol' bike

[scrivy]

There was also an outfit we called Battletruck which was a short bike with wishbone front end, first bike I went under the 1.50 mark on

Was that when you bypassed the dipper........ :bleh::killingme

[Kickaha]

Was that when you bypassed the dipper........ :bleh::killingme

We actually had the fastest lap of the weekend 1.49 something, Phil qualified on pole when that bike still had the Kawasaki in it but failed to start, Brian and Denny rolled over 3-3 laps in and it was red flagged and restarted and Jonny B and Brett won it, they follwed us for 1/2 distance passed us and pulled a gap

Next year Johnny and Brett showed how much they were dicking around by knocking another 5 seconds off when dicing with Aarol Lovell

[Kickaha]

http://youtu.be/zNPs_WRUBws

[Kevin G]

So how are the plans going for the sidecars at the Nationals this year...I understand the South Island lads have got their game together how about the Northern Island dwellers?

[Fast Eddie]

We are all go in the South Island. Also hoping to make it north for those rounds.

[Kickaha]

how about the Northern Island dwellers?

It is definitely looking more positive, minimum of 12 is the target to have them on the grid

I'm not sure any of us could be considered to have our game together

[sidecar bob]

So how are the plans going for the sidecars at the Nationals this year...I understand the South Island lads have got their game together how about the Northern Island dwellers?

Were coming south for two rounds this year. Im towing the pink bike & the 1300 down & flying back between rounds.
As long as no plonker jumps in his mates pocket at MNZ & decides he's doing three rounds this year & expects it to happen, all should be well.

[Billy]

Were coming south for two rounds this year. Im towing the pink bike & the 1300 down & flying back between rounds.
As long as no plonker jumps in his mates pocket at MNZ & decides he's doing three rounds this year & expects it to happen, all should be well.

Aint nobody jumping in my pocket Steve,2 rounds in the South Island only,Ruapuna and Timaru provided enough entries are recieved by the closing date,I was informed in no uncertain manner whilst discussing another rulechange earlier on that we were not going to be changing a class for one wealthy competitor.........That must include sidecars in my view,The members have spoken and I have listened,So lets just go racing.

[sidecar bob]

Aint nobody jumping in my pocket Steve,2 rounds in the South Island only,Ruapuna and Timaru provided enough entries are recieved by the closing date,I was informed in no uncertain manner whilst discussing another rulechange earlier on that we were not going to be changing a class for one wealthy competitor.........That must include sidecars in my view,The members have spoken and I have listened,So lets just go racing.

Well thank fuck for that,
Wanna hug??
(you were not the "mate" i was refering to though)

[Drew]

Who do you know with a sidecar that Alan and I could test ride, for about two months?

[Fast Eddie]

Who do you know with a sidecar that Alan and I could test ride, for about two months?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-470940893.htm

this one needs the cob webbs blown out.. tell him ur very interested in buying but need to ride first :)

or whatever happened to that short bike I looked at Kickaha.. the 4k one before I got the old Mo Haley.
that might still be floating around :)

Kickaha also has one sitting in his shed that just needs a couple bolts done up and your away ;) hehe

[Drew]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-470940893.htm

this one needs the cob webbs blown out.. tell him ur very interested in buying but need to ride first :)

or whatever happened to that short bike I looked at Kickaha.. the 4k one before I got the old Mo Haley.
that might still be floating around :)

Kickaha also has one sitting in his shed that just needs a couple bolts done up and your away ;) hehe

I refuse to ride that windle untill I own it, it's too good to get back off.

I've seen the one in Warwick's shed. Couple bolts is a tad on the understatement side methinks.

[Kickaha]

or whatever happened to that short bike I looked at Kickaha.. the 4k one before I got the old Mo Haley.
that might still be floating around :)
Nodrog on here bought it off the guy who'd bought it for the motor and was going to scrap the rest http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/139851-Road-Racing-Sidecar-Trailer-and-Spares?p=1130347049#post1130347049

Kickaha also has one sitting in his shed that just needs a couple bolts done up and your away ;) hehe
More than a couple maybe 6-7 at least

[sidecar bob]

Nodrog on here bought it off the guy who'd bought it for the motor and was going to scrap the rest http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/139851-Road-Racing-Sidecar-Trailer-and-Spares?p=1130347049#post1130347049

More than a couple maybe 6-7 at least

Its now sporting the ZX 10 motor out of the 90's Scrivy bike, multiple NZ & Aussie title holder.
Should be a laugh.

[Kickaha]

Its now sporting the ZX 10 motor out of the 90's Scrivy bike, multiple NZ & Aussie title holder.
Should be a laugh.

Will he be doing HD? don't suppose he needs a swinger if he is?

[Fast Eddie]

Nodrog on here bought it off the guy who'd bought it for the motor and was going to scrap the rest http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/139851-Road-Racing-Sidecar-Trailer-and-Spares?p=1130347049#post1130347049
shit.. close to getting scrapped! what a waste, glad Nodrog got it and will put it back on the track (in time for nationals and do the south island rounds! hehe)

More than a couple [bolts to be done up one mine - Ed] maybe 6-7 at least
hehe.. don't you have some pretty dear suspension to go into it :D I bet my outfit hasnt had suspension touched in a while. rides great tho so leave it eh.
oh you have an R1 motor for it too right?.. yum yum


Its now sporting the ZX 10 motor out of the 90's Scrivy bike, multiple NZ & Aussie title holder.
Should be a laugh.
Can't wait to see that, is the motor already in? he needs to update that thread Kickaha posted up above

Will he be doing HD? don't suppose he needs a swinger if he is?
hehe, u looking for a seat :)

[Kickaha]

hehe, u looking for a seat :)
May as well ask I'll be there anyway

[racer40]

Good to see a couple of S.I sidecars come up this summer, unfortunatly i wont be coming south as have booked a holiday to USA for a few weeks,at that time, but will be around to do the NI rounds, I understand about 10 NI bikes are going south so you guys down there need to make sure you get as many as poss onto the grid down there. By the way we owned pirates bike, did it up and sold it on to Bill down South. Dont forget first sidecar meeting up north is the Barry Sheene Transtasman Challenge at Labour weekend, entry forms are out already, 2x F2 rigs coming from Aus inc Darryl Rayner ( Dags ) who did IOMTT this year, also Doug Chivos is coming on his TZ 750, as well as a couple of classic sidecars & about 20 solos, Chris

[sidecar bob]

Will he be doing HD? don't suppose he needs a swinger if he is?

You know how the P.M system works, you never know your luck.
Ill tell him how awesome you are. . . .at consuming pastry.

[Kickaha]

Ill tell him how awesome you are. . . .at consuming pastry.

Piss off, I haven't had a pie for at least 8 hours

[jellywrestler]

Dont forget first sidecar meeting up north is the Barry Sheene Transtasman Challenge at Labour weekend, entry forms are out already, 2x F2 rigs coming from Aus inc Darryl Rayner ( Dags ) who did IOMTT this year, also Doug Chivos is coming on his TZ 750, as well as a couple of classic sidecars & about 20 solos, Chris Are they leaving a container here for Boxing Day? I reckon Doug Chivas could still do some magic around the Cemetery Circuit...

[sidecar bob]

Are they leaving a container here for Boxing Day? I reckon Doug Chivas could still do some magic around the Cemetery Circuit...

Sadly they can not stay that long, it has been seriously looked into.

[jellywrestler]

Sadly they can not stay that long, it has been seriously looked into.

Re read my post, I said the container, they can commute. It's been done before between Boxing day and Paeroa there's a couple of months there.

[racer40]

I dont think it will happen as some bikes have to get back to Aussie straight away, but i guess if you put bikes in one container that could stay on, do seperate carneys for each container & see if Wanganui will pay some money it may be a go.

[sidecar bob]

Re read my post, I said the container, they can commute. It's been done before between Boxing day and Paeroa there's a couple of months there.

I meant the bikes, clearly the riders can commute. A number of competitors that wanted to attend have been prevented from doing so by the Australian governing body, due to their national rounds being held at that time.
They could leave the container too, but they dont steer to well on tight circiuts.

[jellywrestler]

A number of competitors that wanted to attend have been prevented from doing so by the Australian governing body, due to their national rounds being held at that time.


Ohhh, the Irony in that!

[sidecar bob]

Ohhh, the Irony in that!

Yeah, its kinda odd. You would think that if you went to the trouble of buying a sidecar you could use it how you pleased within the law.

[Kickaha]

Ohhh, the Irony in that!

I might have had a bit of a giggle when I read that to

[Fast Eddie]

I must be too new on the scene to get it...

ignorance is bliss though!

[sidecar bob]

I might have had a bit of a giggle when I read that to

I think the ones with any balls have done what they wanted to do anyway, rather than being dictated too by wee men.
I mean, as far as NZ racing goes, whats the difference between me parking my sidecars in the shed & never touching them again, or exporting them to Aussie to race?

[sidecar bob]

I must be too new on the scene to get it...

ignorance is bliss though!

Its politics big guy, just enjoy your sidecar as you clearly are, & if anyone tries to tell you where & when you can & cant race it, tell them to get fucked.

[Kickaha]

Its politics big guy
Big guy? you been watching his home made porn?

[Drew]

Big guy? you been watching his home made porn?

No need, we've all seen yours, and everyone else is now "big guy" by default.

[Fast Eddie]

just enjoy your sidecar as you clearly are, & if anyone tries to tell you where & when you can & cant race it, tell them to get fucked.
damn straight I will. love it, wish I had got into it sooner!


Big guy? you been watching his home made porn?
hahaha.. I wish

true story - in the not too distant past I heard about this website called cam4.com its just amateur people with webcams doing dooodgy stuff. anyway, miss out some finer points what I was up to on said website: eventually found a female friend (friend you see weekly/socialise often with) with a fella doing a live show haha.. recognized them straight away. classsic

[Fast Eddie]

No need, we've all seen yours, and everyone else is now "big guy" by default.

tee hee. I love winning be default. so easy

[racer40]

It sounds like it affects a couple of NSW F1 sidecars that wanted to come, but due to a round in West Aus that hardly anyone can afford to travel to they are not allowed here

[Drew]

They are not allowed hereNow, right there is where I come unstuck. I am clearly thinking wrong.

[Henk]

Seems a bit retarded to me. I seem to recall something in the MNZ rule book about them not issuing a permit if there is a national event within a certain distance on the same day but saying you can't go and play somewhere else is thinking to a whole new, and to my mind stupid level.

[Fast Eddie]

just don't listen to the people saying you can't race other places lol..
race anyway, what are they gonna do? shoot themselves in the foot and stop all the bikes that raced elsewhere from appearing on their grid? then they'd have an empty grid.. (if everyone races where they want)

[Drew]

just don't listen to the people saying you can't race other places lol..
race anyway, what are they gonna do? shoot themselves in the foot and stop all the bikes that raced elsewhere from appearing on their grid? then they'd have an empty grid.. (if everyone races where they want)

Don't mention the war!

[Fast Eddie]

speaking of nazis, there is a guy sitting infront of me in class, wearing snappy pants and shirt with suspenders, blonde hair with a sideparting he had to use a ruler for and waiting for him to turn around but im sure he has blue eyes.

back to racing KOL rnd 2 next week.. should have some video cameras mounted on a couple bikes.

here is a youtube channel to kill some boredom.. kol rnd 1 vid there, its more like sailing on a lake tho www.youtube.com/southislandsidecars

[nodrog]

.....enjoy your sidecar ...., & if anyone tries to tell you where & when you can & cant race it, tell them to get fucked.

This wasnt really helpful advice, I tried to tell them lastnight as I was just going down cameron road to test the carbs, your mate Tim wasnt happy, again.

[Fast Eddie]

haha.. road testing sidecars doesn't seem to go well often..

..they also end up backwards in trees

[Kickaha]

This wasnt really helpful advice, I tried to tell them lastnight as I was just going down cameron road to test the carbs, your mate Tim wasnt happy, again.

We used to do "road tests" until a neighbour rang another neighbour to find out who those "noisy bastards" racing up and down the road were so she could report it to the police

[sidecar bob]

The first piece of advice I got from Charly Dolph, (80's sidecar builder & top passenger) while we were building our first outfit in '87 was, "never ride this on the street, I have had more mates killed testing sidecars on the road, than racing" I never forgot that.

[Kickaha]

The first piece of advice I got from Charly Dolph, (80's sidecar builder & top passenger) while we were building our first outfit in '87 was, "never ride this on the street, I have had more mates killed testing sidecars on the road, than racing" I never forgot that.

Yeah two speedway guys found that out the hard way
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/6205116/Two-injured-in-bike-crash

[nodrog]

Yeah two speedway guys found that out the hard way
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/6205116/Two-injured-in-bike-crash

Bloody Dirt Squirters! :brick:

[Fast Eddie]

Heads up! King of Levels round 2 is this upcoming weekend (Aug 11th)

If anyone wants to have a couple laps on a sidecar come over and see us during the day (before lunch break) Just walk up and say g'day we are all friendly and keen to get people into it. - I am the number 35 outfit

I'll take you for a few laps at lunch and the other guys will prob be keen too. Its fun if you haven't tried it you should at least give it one go.

Also, I'm going to be in Timaru the friday before (10th Aug) just for some testing laps, so if you live in timaru or are there, pop into the track around 12pm-3pm and happy to give you a few laps as well, probably better on the friday as more time to stuff around. again number 35 sidecar if your not sure where to head.

You will need leathers/helmet/gloves.

Cheers!

PM me for any more details or info eh. happy to help out

[Fast Eddie]

Change of plan, we probably won't be at the track this friday - I didn't realise timaru costs 50 dollars per hour to test on..

compared to chch which is 50 for half a day. bout 12-4.30 5 is usually my half day spent there.

Anyway, come along to the races on saturday. might be some cookies and cake floating around too ;) no promises though

[Kickaha]

World champs on this weekend and the first all female crew competing at it
http://www.steveenglish.com/images/stories/2012august/oschqualy/_19C7316Copy.JPG
Photo and article by Big Wally http://www.wallysracephotos.com/


Overcast, but dry and warm greeted 22 sidecar teams for the qualifying sessions. After free practice a few of the top teams were having to make adjustments to front and back suspension.

As qualifying one got under way, it was clear that Jorg Steinhausen and Gregory Cluze, Steinhausen Racing, LCR, BMW wanted to get a clear track and get a fast time, and they did, they set the fastest time of 1:31.004, however as the session came to an end they found that they had lost water from the engine, so it was back to their garage to investigate, and with little time before the second qualifying session they were going to work hard, as too were Kurt Hock and Enrico Becker, Hock Racing, LCR, Suzuki, as they had some major mechanical problems, and I think they have to change an engine, but they managed to set the eighth fastest time of 1:33.808. Just in front of them are the Hegarty/Lawson Team of Sean Hegarty and Calum Lawson on their LCR Suzuki, they set a time of 1:33.764 and hope to improve in the second qualifying session, Sean said “it is good to be back racing at this level and we don’t have any problems with the bike, we are looking forward to the next session”

Second to Steinhausen and Cluze is the Birchall Brothers Ben and Tom on their Mitchells of Mansfield, LCR, Yamaha with a time of 1:31.104 they had no problems and hope to improve on their time, third fastest is Pekka Paivarinta and Adolf Hanni, Team Suzuki Finland, LCR, Suzuki with a time of 1:31.390. Marcus Schlosser and Thomas Hofer set a time of 1:31.598 on their Team Schlosser, LCR, Suzuki, with Tim Reeves and Ashley Hawes fifth with a time of 1:31.675 on their “The Relocator” LCR, Suzuki.

Qualifying 2 got under way with the same conditions as the first, dry and warm, this would determine the grid positions for tomorrow and Sunday’s races.

The top five teams did not improve on their times from the first qualifying session so this left Jorg Steinhausen and Gregory Cluze starting from pole position but they still have a water problem with their machine so they only managed six laps in this session, and they will be working into the night to rectify this problem. Only 00:00.100 separate them and second place on the grid the Birchall Brothers, Ben and Tom who had a steady qualifying session with no problems with their machine and look forward to tomorrow’s race. Sitting third is Pekka Paivarinta and Adolf Hanni they too did not have any problems. Markus Schlosser and Thomas Hofer are pleased with their fourth place on the grid just in front of Tim Reeves and Ashley Hawes, they had a warning light come up on their dash board but could not find any problems with their machine.

Sitting eleventh on the grid is Bennie Streuer and new passenger Freek Dirksen on their Team Streuer, LCR, Suzuki, a problem for them as the passenger fell out of the sidecar, but was back in the paddock with no problems and he will be okay for the races.

This weekend sees the first all female sidecar team competing in the World Championship level, Sophia Kirchofer and Anna Burkard are enjoying the experienceon their Ladies Team Suisse, LCR Suzuki, and after the first qualifying session they made some adjustments to their machine and will start the races with a qualifying time of 1:40.292

[Fast Eddie]

cool :niceone:

one on the left looks alright eh.

Good weekend at King of Levels today.

took 3 girls for a couple 'have a go laps' not a single lad..

you're all soft!

Day was mint, we were at the gate nice and early, about quarter to 8. Put the slicks back on the bike and said hello to the other lads.. 4 sidecars today, up 1 from the usual turnout :D
Bike fired up sweet, warmed it up and checked a couple thing. Pretty much running it exactly how we bought it but playing around a little with tyre pressures to find some grip.
Since our first season as a team, swinger fresh into the sport, 1st race in the dry today for us and only 2nd race in total. We had a goal for the rest of this season to get down to the mid 1.20's around Levels. New bike, new team, and thats about what this bike was doing with its old owner apart from the odd good day.
Practice was new, first time in the dry so it was alot faster than last time, Swinger forgot what he was supposed to do briefly and the bike was a mess. Set a qualifying time of 1.28.00. Were kind of pleased with that since he was barely on the thing.

First race was good, this bike launches pretty well, so we shot to 2nd and almost went for 1st but figured we would just be getting in the way. Sat in 2nd for a good few laps but having big problems with the gear shifting and got neutrals alot which saw us drop to 3rd.. back into 2nd for a brief stint then more missed shifts and cursing to the heavens. finished 3rd. Best time of 1.27.3.. again pretty happy with that as the bike we were dicing with told us we looked bloody sketchy and was waiting for the swinger to drop off or something interesting to happen!

Second race all good, we decided to launch for it and hopped to 1st, first couple corners ok, onto the main straigh, pop into false neutral, 3 attempts to get it into the next gear and finally (bit hard on gear lol) slammed it in. Dropped to last I think by then, Couple good laps, I think we got back to 3rd, starting picking up the pace with the swinger getting into the swing of things and getting used to the sudden jump in pace from our wet outings.

I think the 3rd or 4th lap saw us cock up turn 2 (back in 3rd by then) and head for the tyre wall, came very close but somehow managed to keep bike under control and pop back out in track.. well last by now. Sore foot from the shit gear shifter and tired from hitting so many disappointing neutrals. Engine had been well abused.
Best lap time of 1.26.3 getting close to the 1.25 we wanted.. and since we are so close we reset the goal to closer to 1.20.. lets say low 1.20's if we can. Still a bit untidy and pleeenty of experience and practice to go!

Last race meh, both getting tired, 7 laps of missed shifts wasn't looking that exciting but once the bike fired up I was keen to go.. quick warm up lap and ready for launch. Stall.. had it in 2nd or 3rd.. heaaaps of clutch to get it going and by then we are like a 1/4 lap down and a couple missed shifts and thats half a lap behind.. left it in 5th gear and just cruised, swinger liked this :) dunno what lap times were, will look on mylaps later to see..
bonus of pissing around by ourselves in last race was I got to just concentrate on the back straight, so floor it and just don't let go until I passed the 100m marker then brake hard and point it in.. I was having trouble with braking too early and got a bit of a feeel for it in that last race, might knock a couple more millisecond off the lap times just that alone.

Mint day all round, up in chch next week for some prac laps of ruapuna and to start painting the bike in its Agip colors

[steveyb]

cool :niceone:

one on the left looks alright eh.



Mmmmmmm, oh yeah. Fight ya for her...... or you can have the other one.

[Fast Eddie]

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Starting the Agip theme.. with intake pluggers/stoppers
268017
cruiisin
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I'm not sure if the exhaust makes you go faster if its not attached.. maybe?

[Fast Eddie]

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Here I am wondering why the chairs in the air.. Caught him slackin off!
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swingers get it easy eh?

[Kickaha]

Here I am wondering why the chairs in the air.. Caught him slackin off!


Just take sudden evasive action next time he does it, you'll get beer and he'll pay more attention in the future

[Fast Eddie]

We always need more swingers ready to race. So sign your name and number up to the list so we can call on you!

Heres a clip of what to expect..


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[Drew]

We always need more swingers ready to race. So sign your name and number up to the list so we can call on you!

Heres a clip of what to expect..



There were more long chairs in that clip than there are in this country Ed.

[worm13]

nice way to sell it, the last crash was fucking nasty!!

[Kickaha]

nice way to sell it, the last crash was fucking nasty!!

They all came away from it ok but the bike took a bit of damage, Steinhausen won the race but was then DQed for running them off

[Fast Eddie]

There were more long chairs in that clip than there are in this country Ed.
haha, workin on that.. get a few more in the country. 15k NZ can get you an LCR off steves place at the mo.

but shortbikes are wicked anyway: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbhnI_zVjFQ


nice way to sell it
yea I thought so, so whats your name and number. Need a swinger in the near future when mine goes away on holiday or something with his mrs. :)

[worm13]

haha, workin on that.. get a few more in the country. 15k NZ can get you an LCR off steves place at the mo.

but shortbikes are wicked anyway: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbhnI_zVjFQ


yea I thought so, so whats your name and number. Need a swinger in the near future when mine goes away on holiday or something with his mrs. :)

Dude I can fall off bucket sidecars:facepalm: I dont think you want me..... and if you do what the hell is wrong with you hahaha

[Kickaha]

Dude I can fall off bucket sidecars:facepalm: I dont think you want me..... and if you do what the hell is wrong with you hahaha

He's just thinking of the beer shout every time you fall off

[Fast Eddie]

He's just thinking of the beer shout every time you fall off

:yes::yes::yes:

[worm13]

He's just thinking of the beer shout every time you fall off

Hahaha I guess there will be enough booze to go around the whole paddock after one days racing:drinknsin:facepalm:

[Drew]

haha, workin on that.. get a few more in the country. 15k NZ can get you an LCR off steves place at the mo.

but shortbikes are wicked anyway:

Long chairs are for women and children!

[Kickaha]

Long chairs are for women and children!

You're only saying that because you haven't had a go on one, or is it because you've been sucking Scrivys cock and he's infected you?

[Drew]

You're only saying that because you haven't had a go on one, or is it because you've been sucking Scrivys cock and he's infected you?

LOL, they're not even as exciting to watch!

[Kickaha]

LOL, they're not even as exciting to watch!

Sidecar bob must have been fucking you up the arse as well by the sounds of it

Like all racing the amount of excitement depends on the size and quality of the field and we don't have much of either

[sidecar bob]

Sidecar bob must have been fucking you up the arse as well by the sounds of it

Like all shagging the amount of excitement depends on the size and quality of the tackle and I don't have much of either

Speak for yourself about size & quality.

[PirateJafa]

We always need more swingers ready to race. So sign your name and number up to the list so we can call on you!

Heres a clip of what to expect..

I'm keen. Have only swung for Ian Cottrell (#128) and Peter Willmott (#77) in the classics so far, but am interested in more swinging until a decent 600cc F2 shorty comes up on TradeMe that I can pick up to help fill out the field (or at least, the backmarkers).

David, 021 173 7496

[Kickaha]

until a decent 600cc F2 shorty comes up on TradeMe

You'd be better off looking at getting one out of the UK,the chances of getting a decent 600 off trademe are slim to none and currently there isn't even enough of them for an F2 class in NZ

[PirateJafa]

You'd be better off looking at getting one out of the UK,the chances of getting a decent 600 off trademe are slim to none and currently there isn't even enough of them for an F2 class in NZ

Good to know, and would explain why we haven't seen anything turn up over the last six months.

Blast.

[Kickaha]

Good to know, and would explain why we haven't seen anything turn up over the last six months.

Blast.
Have a look here if you can view it, F2 for sale forum
http://www.steveenglish.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=45

[Fast Eddie]

I'm keen. Have only swung for Ian Cottrell (#128) and Peter Willmott (#77) in the classics so far, but am interested in more swinging until a decent 600cc F2 shorty comes up on TradeMe that I can pick up to help fill out the field (or at least, the backmarkers).

David, 021 173 7496

Cheers David, You're in the North Island eh? so take note north islanders swinger avail :) get racing, If you were in the south island/canterbury region we would have use for you in up coming races next month. Think my swinger is going off on holiday for one or two of the meetings.

How come you want a 600cc F2? yea we don't have any racing with us down here at the moment, might as well grab a 1000cc short bike :) plenty of those around and a lot of fun.
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[PirateJafa]

Have a look here if you can view it, F2 for sale forum
http://www.steveenglish.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=45

Thanks mate, very useful!


Cheers David, You're in the North Island eh? so take note north islanders swinger avail :) get racing, If you were in the south island/canterbury region we would have use for you in up coming races next month. Think my swinger is going off on holiday for one or two of the meetings.

How come you want a 600cc F2? yea we don't have any racing with us down here at the moment, might as well grab a 1000cc short bike :) plenty of those around and a lot of fun.
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Yes, in Auckland but quite happy to look at any racing between here and Mansfield.

Maybe give Squiggles (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php/2980-Squiggles) a message, he has also swung for Classic #128 in the past and only stopped because he moved down to Ashburton. I need to ensure he stays keen on the sport, as he's the most likely to chip in with me for the sidecar and the only one of my friends willing to swing with me/at all, haha! :facepalm:

Figured the 600cc would be a cheaper and safer way to get into the sport and get my head around the change from two- to three-wheelers - or is it worth cracking straight onto a thou? While I've thoroughly enjoyed the swinging I've done, I am keen to give it a crack from behind the handlebars. :)

[Fast Eddie]

Thanks mate, very useful!



Yes, in Auckland but quite happy to look at any racing between here and Mansfield.

Maybe give Squiggles (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php/2980-Squiggles) a message, he has also swung for Classic #128 in the past and only stopped because he moved down to Ashburton. I need to ensure he stays keen on the sport, as he's the most likely to chip in with me for the sidecar and the only one of my friends willing to swing with me/at all, haha! :facepalm:

Figured the 600cc would be a cheaper and safer way to get into the sport and get my head around the change from two- to three-wheelers - or is it worth cracking straight onto a thou? While I've thoroughly enjoyed the swinging I've done, I am keen to give it a crack from behind the handlebars. :)

will give him a pm, get him to come and post on this thread :D

I recon you could do what I did and just grab some of the cheaper kiwi made short bikes here, the one I got now was cheap as chips and ready to race. it has an old 1000cc in it so it probably makes about as much or less power than a 600cc f2 that ur likely to import from overseas. I've seen bikes from 3.5k kiwi to 5k ish. Mine at the upper end of the scale, has great neutral handling, very forgiving and is great to ride and learn on.

might be hard to find all the ones available, scattered around the country and rarely on trademe..

this ones avail if u have a bit of cash :D

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-470940893.htm

its nice.. rather it stayed in the south island though, we need the grid numbers!

you could always as well, buy a short bike and then sell the 1 litre unit and fit a 600cc power plant of your choice :)

[sidecar bob]

For anyone wanting a good F2 engine.
I have two of these left.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/complete-engines/auction-501353883.htm
I do actually have the carbs & black boxes (for sidecar people only) & they are fitted with proven sidecar sumps, as opposed to non proven ones, which frequently result in un planned seizures.
They were in Ian Bell's 2001 TT, DMR 600 outfit.
Had planned to repower the pink bike, but it was too much effort for little return.
As it turned out, At Eastern Creek This year Tracey was 5 seconds a lap quicker with her '96 DMR 600, Thundercat powered outfit, than the other girl team, on a 2009 GSXR600 LCR.

[nodrog]

...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-470940893.htm

its nice.. rather it stayed in the south island though, we need the grid numbers!



If you buy it for me, I will bring it down to the south island so you can have a look at the back of it. :scooter:

[Fast Eddie]

If you buy it for me, I will bring it down to the south island so you can have a look at the back of it. :scooter:

<_<:motu:

haha.. I've seen the front of it a bit cause the current owner only brought it out a couple times then lost interest! didn't even get up to speed on the bike before throwing in the towel. oh well! sm ppl arent into it I guess (dunno why lol, must be wired wrong)

.. if the price drops another thousand or two haha (which might just happen, its been on trademe for a while now and price has dropped a wee bit) id be getting damn tempted to put it on the bank loan and pay it off.

I'm in the worst position to do it, but when i get a bit better and upgrade to a more modern bike I plan to keep my mo haley and with the idea of renting it out to people that want to have a go at racing.. etc.. something like that anyway to try get more ppl into the sport.

talking in like 2 years though.. wee way away.

[Drew]

If you buy it for me, I will bring it down to the south island so you can have a look at the back of it. :scooter:Get in fuckin line, I've been telling people to buy me that outfit since we rode it at Ruapuna!

[nodrog]

talking in like 2 years though.. wee way away.

Fuck it will be a classic by then :)


Get in fuckin line, I've been telling people to buy me that outfit since we rode it at Ruapuna!

Well have you tried asking nicely?

[Drew]

Well have you tried asking nicely?

I have.:yes:

But for some reason, people are quite reluctant to hand over ten grand for me and my buddy to go have some fun.

If I had ten grand handy, I'm sure I would do it for someone else. (Luckily that's not likely to be the case before everyone forgets I said that).

[sidecar bob]

<_<:motu:

haha.. I've seen the front of it a bit cause the current owner only brought it out a couple times then lost interest! didn't even get up to speed on the bike before throwing in the towel. oh well! sm ppl arent into it I guess (dunno why lol, must be wired wrong)

.. if the price drops another thousand or two haha (which might just happen, its been on trademe for a while now and price has dropped a wee bit) id be getting damn tempted to put it on the bank loan and pay it off.Dont even ow!! Ive seen too many people over captalise on the machine to the point where they can afford to own it, but not to race it.

I'm in the worst position to do it, but when i get a bit better and upgrade to a more modern bike I plan to keep my mo haley and with the idea of renting it out to people that want to have a go at racing.. etc. Dont even ow!! They will just bring it back fucked & you will be annoyed that they fucked your stuff, its all happened before


............

[nodrog]

I have.:yes:

But for some reason, people are quite reluctant to hand over ten grand for me and my buddy to go have some fun.

If I had ten grand handy, I'm sure I would do it for someone else. (Luckily that's not likely to be the case before everyone forgets I said that).

We need to abduct Kim Dotcom and ransom him off, But he can stay at your house, the cunt will run me broke if I have to feed him.

[crazy man]

why is sidecar racing so:yawn: boring

[Drew]

We need to abduct Kim Dotcom and ransom him off, But he can stay at your house, the cunt will run me broke if I have to feed him.Has he got access to his money again yet? Don't wanna be feeding him, only to find he's as broke as we are.


why is sidecar racing so:yawn: boringThere's no fuckin homo's adding flare I guess.

[jellywrestler]

Get in fuckin line, I've been telling people to buy me that outfit since we rode it at Ruapuna! why don't you get a fucking job and use your own money to buy it?

[Kickaha]

EQC just sent me a cheque that would cover buying that outfit, I am so tempted, I mean really the cracks in the house don't need fixing that badly

[crazy man]

Has he got access to his money again yet? Don't wanna be feeding him, only to find he's as broke as we are.

There's no fuckin homo's adding flare I guess.once the ozzy boys came over and raced at the steet racing boy oh boy that was the only time sidcars looked good

[racer40]

There should be a good amount of sidecars racing at the Barry Sheene Transtasman meeting at Hampton Downs, with the Aussies we should have at least 18 on the grid, do you want to come up for it Fast Eddie, I am sure we can help the S.I guys in some way who want to come to this event.

[jellywrestler]

once the ozzy boys came over and raced at the steet racing boy oh boy that was the only time sidcars looked good

maybe if you actually went more then forty miles from home you might actually know a bit about it.
Wasn't a lot of years ago when there were nearly forty people on the Sidecar grid for the first round of the nationals at Timaru.

[Fast Eddie]

............
yea, all too true, the BEARS fellas down here rent out a couple bikes seem to do ok and has got a few people buying their own.. so not impossible. But im not in much of a financial position to be buying and renting bikes and maintaining them haha.


why is sidecar racing so:yawn: boring
I dunno what sidecar racing you're watching buddy.. or what sidecar you've been on. Come have a go with me and see if its boring


EQC just sent me a cheque that would cover buying that outfit, I am so tempted, I mean really the cracks in the house don't need fixing that badly
chop chop bro. Beaker said so

cracks won't need fixing ever, just paint over em from time to time

[Ivan]

sidecars are awsome i had so much fun on chris's rig at taupo we were going to buy one but my brother has now moved to aussie so that threw that plan out the window would love to do some more swinging tho so if anyone ever falls short sing out

[Fast Eddie]

There should be a good amount of sidecars racing at the Barry Sheene Transtasman meeting at Hampton Downs, with the Aussies we should have at least 18 on the grid, do you want to come up for it Fast Eddie, I am sure we can help the S.I guys in some way who want to come to this event.

Would love to, but doubt I would have the fund to go up there and back.. Struggling to try do National rounds up north as it is..

when is the Barry Sheene? would be awesome to be in a big field and race with yas up there

[Kickaha]

Would love to, but doubt I would have the fund to go up there and back.. Struggling to try do National rounds up north as it is..

when is the Barry Sheene? would be awesome to be in a big field and race with yas up there

Labour weekend, I know a guy going up, he might tow your trailer

[Fast Eddie]

Labour weekend, I know a guy going up, he might tow your trailer

aww yea... would need to start planning now really. Labour weekends not that far away is it? October?

on a side note, need a fill in swinger for 15th sept king of levels rnd 3..

maybe ur not doin anything Kickaha :D

[Kickaha]

aww yea... would need to start planning now really. Labour weekends not that far away is it? October?

on a side note, need a fill in swinger for 15th sept king of levels rnd 3..

maybe ur not doin anything Kickaha :D

2 meetings and you're already looking for a swinger, fuck you must be hard on them

[Fast Eddie]

haha just a ringer for one race, phils off to auckland for a bit during that race meet

[crazy man]

yea, all too true, the BEARS fellas down here rent out a couple bikes seem to do ok and has got a few people buying their own.. so not impossible. But im not in much of a financial position to be buying and renting bikes and maintaining them haha.


I dunno what sidecar racing you're watching buddy.. or what sidecar you've been on. Come have a go with me and see if its boring


chop chop bro. Beaker said so

cracks won't need fixing ever, just paint over em from time to timeracing was fun watching is boring but l dont mined the clasic ones cause you do get some close racing . when you get 3 or more fighting for first (thats a race)

[Fast Eddie]

racing was fun watching is boring

you should watch better races then.. youtube.

we struggling to get the sport restarted here but that doesnt mean its boring. watch som uk or german or ozzi etc footage racing has been bloody good this year, and last, and year before that.. and before that.. and so on,

might not have a great turnout at whatever track u rock up to at the moment, doesnt mean it wont get better plenty others out there, just need to get it going again.


and yea, i dont watch the solos down here except for buckets.. its so boring why is that? haha one or two fast bikes out front and then a bit of scattering in the mid pack

[crazy man]

you should watch better races then.. youtube.

we struggling to get the sport restarted here but that doesnt mean its boring. watch som uk or german or ozzi etc footage racing has been bloody good this year, and last, and year before that.. and before that.. and so on,

might not have a great turnout at whatever track u rock up to at the moment, doesnt mean it wont get better plenty others out there, just need to get it going again.


and yea, i dont watch the solos down here except for buckets.. its so boring why is that? haha one or two fast bikes out front and then a bit of scattering in the mid packagree buckets rule

[Kickaha]

agree buckets rule

Premier class so of course they do

[Kickaha]

Ok, not a racing sidecar but cool anyway
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Krauser-Domani-BMW-sidecar-rig-side-car-1-only-100-build-/150877357130?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item2320fdc44a

[racer40]

The Barry Sheene meet is on Labour weekend 20-22 october, any South Island sidecars that make the trip up, I guarrantee their entry money will be paid back ( not from organisers, but from fellow competitors up here ). entry forms are out now.

[Fast Eddie]

Ok, not a racing sidecar but cool anyway
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Krauser-Domani-BMW-sidecar-rig-side-car-1-only-100-build-/150877357130?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item2320fdc44a
haha, looks like driver is in the feet back race position.. it is pretty cool.. I think I would want the swinger to be able to move round more when the pace picks up haha
would be wicked on the dunedin to chch mission


The Barry Sheene meet is on Labour weekend 20-22 october, any South Island sidecars that make the trip up, I guarrantee their entry money will be paid back ( not from organisers, but from fellow competitors up here ). entry forms are out now.
very generous of yas! I'll crunch some numbers and see if we can commit to it.. still a fair bit of coin getting bike up there and back..
Kickaha mentioned some one heading up that might tow a trailer? they racing an outfit too?
if there is shared costs it might become doable - have to ask the swinger if he could do it too..

[Kickaha]

Kickaha mentioned some one heading up that might tow a trailer? they racing an outfit too?


No he isn't, wouldn't be hard to find a swinger

[Fast Eddie]

thats true, someone will be keen to hop on up there haha..
mmm will see.. im sure it will still be too expensive for me at the mo.
and that old uni thing gets in the way of racing sometimes.
will see..

[sidecar bob]

very generous of yas! I'll crunch some numbers and see if we can commit to it.. still a fair bit of coin getting bike up there and back..
Kickaha mentioned some one heading up that might tow a trailer? they racing an outfit too?
if there is shared costs it might become doable - have to ask the swinger if he could do it too..

We have a NZSRA member, owner driver for NZL Transport, I will contact him for a mates rates quote.
I sent a bike from Tauranga to Kickaha in Christchurch 18 months back for $200ish on a backload.
I heard of a sidecar that changed islands a while back & it cost $40 in an empty stock truck.

[sidecar bob]

The Barry Sheene meet is on Labour weekend 20-22 october, any South Island sidecars that make the trip up, I guarrantee their entry money will be paid back ( not from organisers, but from fellow competitors up here ). entry forms are out now.

Yep, your entry is covered & race gas paid for if you come to the Barry. We have a van you can sleep in outside the Motel too.

[Fast Eddie]

We have a NZSRA member, owner driver for NZL Transport, I will contact him for a mates rates quote.
I sent a bike from Tauranga to Kickaha in Christchurch 18 months back for $200ish on a backload.
I heard of a sidecar that changed islands a while back & it cost $40 in an empty stock truck.

this is sounding good! let me know if you dig anything up, or let me know who to call/bug :)


Yep, your entry is covered & race gas paid for if you come to the Barry. We have a van you can sleep in outside the Motel too.

legend! I would def take you up on the van accomodation, and brilliant bout entry and race gas! you guys are legends..

I'm keen and getting keener with all the stuff mentioned above :D

still waitin for Kickaha to shed bit more light on the mate he had that might tow a trailer? or was that a nah earlier?

[sidecar bob]

this is sounding good! let me know if you dig anything up, or let me know who to call/bug :)



legend! I would def take you up on the van accomodation, and brilliant bout entry and race gas! you guys are legends..

I'm keen and getting keener with all the stuff mentioned above :D

Hey, I didnt say I was paying, but im sure I can extort some money from people I know dirty secrets about.
Dude, could you actually be any keener?? Ive never seen such enthusiasm for sidecars. Fuckin Legend back at ya!!

[nodrog]

Man you south islanders are spoilt!

[Fast Eddie]

Hey, I didnt say I was paying, but im sure I can extort some money from people I know

haha :D as long as someone pays entry and gas I'd be stoked :) yip workin on plans now - you'll have to fill me in on details - where is the race track? and where would I need to fly to/get to haha.
if i can get a cheap plane ticket up there and a cheap way to get bike up there im in, or if someone wants to tow trailer and bike i could hitch ride with them too i guess - whatevers cheap.. cheap is the key! im on the old student budget.



Man you south islanders are spoilt!
haha i recon aye! we'll return the favour one day :)

[worm13]

haha :D as long as someone pays entry and gas I'd be stoked :) yip workin on plans now - you'll have to fill me in on details - where is the race track? and where would I need to fly to/get to haha.
if i can get a cheap plane ticket up there and a cheap way to get bike up there im in, or if someone wants to tow trailer and bike i could hitch ride with them too i guess - whatevers cheap.. cheap is the key! im on the old student budget.



haha i recon aye! we'll return the favour one day :)

I thought the student budget was 2 min noodles and a slab a week after that ya dead broke!!:facepalm::facepalm: or was that just me:violin:

[Fast Eddie]

I thought the student budget was 2 min noodles and a slab a week after that ya dead broke!!:facepalm::facepalm: or was that just me:violin:

haha, i ditched drinking and eating and i spend every last penny on motorbikes and racing :D
and yip - more than dead broke! I owe... hahaha

as for the barry sheene, just looked it up
http://www.nzsbk.com/2012/06/barry-sheene-trans-tasman-challenge.html

looks fricken cool! is it team event as they mentioned for sidecars, they match a kiwi up with an aussie of similar machine/lap times?

haha.. hope there is a slow aussie for me to fight ;)

im keen as.. will see how it pans out getting bike and myself up there.

[Fast Eddie]

the numbers didn't look too flash,

but yea, if I fly chch to auckland which is cheapest, I can get dropped off in chch and picked up in auckland by family and taken to hampton downs or wherever i need to go at least (hopefully they won't ask for gas money from me hahah!)

and if I crash in someones van for free out front of motel or whatever thats accom sorted

and if someone covers race gas and entry thats the actual racing sorted.. will run my tyres to the wire ;)

I'd have approx 360-400 left over after return flights and putting some money aside for food for the 3 days, to get the sidecar from chch to hampton downs.. if this only covers costs one way thats ok.. although I would have to prob call in more favours with the bike after, would need tow and storeage somewhere for a couple weeks while i save cash to transport it back down south..

so yea figures are tight but im keen haha

or. if someone is driving up a car, could tow bike and trailer, could put in money for that depending on over all costs of petrol for tow car and ferry ticket for us and car and trailer etc. would drive with them if possible, could share driving etc. and would use money allocated for flights to cover driving costs instead..

getting it on the back of an empty truck or something for cheap would be ideal though! Oh yea - the bike could be collected anytime from chch after Sept 23 to make its way north.. if thats useful info or not.. haha

anyway those are my updates.. bit of a rant.

also - have to check uni exam dates, looks like labour weekend is damn close to final exam season. which would suck

[Kickaha]

or. if someone is driving up a car, could tow bike and trailer, could put in money for that depending on over all costs of petrol for tow car and ferry ticket for us and car and trailer etc. would drive with them if possible, could share driving etc. and would use money allocated for flights to cover driving costs instead..


PM Marsheng he is going up in his van

I'm flying in early Saturday and out late Monday and will have a rental

[Fast Eddie]

PM Marsheng he is going up in his van
done. thanks man, see if hes keen haha.. I don't have much to tempt him with.


I'm flying in early Saturday and out late Monday and will have a rental
could I hitch a ride theoretically then. from auck to the track and back? my flights would be friday night crash at friends, can meet u at airport or wherever sat morning. and prob fly out late monday night as well..
saves the parents a trip from tauranga, although im sure they wouldn't mind.

you racing? you get a seat on something?

[Kickaha]

you racing? you get a seat on something?

Dunno yet...

[Pigster]

You need to be in peak phyical condition to race sidecars

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/23507_332040819498_3896257_n.jpg

Ahh those were the days when a flimsy camp chair could hold my weight. Had a sore sack when i woke up did you fiddle with me when I was sleeping Kick.

[Kickaha]

Ahh those were the days when a flimsy camp chair could hold my weight. Had a sore sack when i woke up did you fiddle with me when I was sleeping Kick.

Why aren't you working on the outfit you tubby cunt, KOR in two weeks, do you even still fit your leathers?

[Pigster]

Why aren't you working on the outfit you tubby cunt, KOR in two weeks, do you even still fit your leathers?

We are good to go and will be ready to kick your ass. Bout time you HOMOs got a rark up out there.
Had a gut piece added to the suit. Do they still have the pie cart at the track on club days or do I have to bring my own.

[Fast Eddie]

We are good to go and will be ready to kick your ass. Bout time you HOMOs got a rark up out there.
he probably won't even be there to have his ass kicked.. but will be good to have another bike out there finally! should have 5 now..


Do they still have the pie cart at the track on club days or do I have to bring my own.
bring your own to be safe

[Kickaha]

bring your own to be safe
He likes to make sure he's never more than 100m from a pie, he didn't get into that fine physical shape by depriving himself of food

[Fast Eddie]

haha, I'll tell my swingers wife to get good at pies then!

you been missin out Kick, she brings like a dozen muffins, full meat and cheese spread, breads to the races.. all sorts! its great. (oh all home baked/cooked too)
and coke!

[Pigster]

haha, I'll tell my swingers wife to get good at pies then!

you been missin out Kick, she brings like a dozen muffins, full meat and cheese spread, breads to the races.. all sorts! its great. (oh all home baked/cooked too)
and coke!

Nothing too spicy as it will flare up me gout. She may want to bring a few beers along too, just to wash me pie down.

[Kickaha]

you been missin out Kick, she brings like a dozen muffins, full meat and cheese spread, breads to the races.. all sorts! its great. (oh all home baked/cooked too)
and coke!

You seen the size of that prick, he'd clean all that up, leave nothing for anyone else and then ask for seconds

[Pigster]

You seen the size of that prick, he'd clean all that up, leave nothing for anyone else and then ask for seconds

The only time I have asked for seconds was after I hooked into your missus

[Kickaha]

The only time I have asked for seconds was after I hooked into your missus

You're not man enough for her, I hear Dave has a bag of easter eggs he's saved for you

[Pigster]

You're not man enough for her, I hear Dave has a bag of easter eggs he's saved for you

No good for me. I can't eat easter eggs anymore since that fateful day at Manfield. Ya Bastard.

[sidecar bob]

I have been speaking with Chris Lawrence (Racer 40) this arvo & he has asked me to post up the following.
He has avaliable to use at the Cemetary Circuit, an old CBR1000 powered short (front engined) sidecar.
This was going to be ridden by Nodrog off here, but of course he has a splendid & fully functioning ZX10 outfit of his own now.:lol:
Anyone wishing to use this outfit will need a full senior MNZ licence, with three or more stamps & will need to pay for entry & enter the event themselves.
The machine will be transported to the track, so if you are racing a solo there, it wont be a lot of extra effort to join the sidecar guys for the day.
The outfit is for sale for $3000, so if you really like it, you can take it home!!
P.M Chris or I if interested.
Cheers,
Steve.
I have also posted up a thread containing this post.

[scrivy]

There's free packets of biscuits for any Mainland sidecar racers coming up for the Barry Sheene Meeting. Oh, we may be able to throw in some free piss too for yas. We just have to ask Gordy to throw off his passenger for that yet....... I'm sure it will happen.....

Actually, Bob, you fancy a hospital ride at Hampton Downs syndrome???

;):facepalm:

[Kickaha]

Oh, we may be able to throw in some free piss too for yas.

That's fuck all use to me

[Drew]

That's fuck all use to mePu it on the shelf with your cock then, start a memorial wall for things you used to use.

[Fast Eddie]

There's free packets of biscuits for any Mainland sidecar racers coming up for the Barry Sheene Meeting.

DONE!

waitin before its all finalised before I start jumpin around..

but..

I'm lookin at grab a seat tickets now ;) hint hint..

I like those digestive biscuits fyi

[Fast Eddie]

Pu it on the shelf with your cock then, start a memorial wall for things you used to use.

:nya: haha

[nodrog]

DONE!

waitin before its all finalised before I start jumpin around..

but..

I'm lookin at grab a seat tickets now ;) hint hint..

I like those digestive biscuits fyi

sweet, I havent played soggy biscuit for ages!

[scrivy]

sweet, I havent played soggy biscuit for ages!

You ever worried about what Sidecar Bob gives you in those Heineken bottles.......??
Soggy biscuits is the least of your worries.......... :crazy:

[scrivy]

DONE!

waitin before its all finalised before I start jumpin around..

but..

I'm lookin at grab a seat tickets now ;) hint hint..

I like those digestive biscuits fyi

Tell pig and gubber and any other mainland 3 wheeled freaks that the deal applies to them also........
Oh, and I'll even get a supply of Jesters pies........... None for Kick though. He's just too fat.

You won't get a better chance to race up here at a very subsidised cost! Not to mention race against Aussies too!

[Fast Eddie]

Tell pig and gubber and any other mainland 3 wheeled freaks that the deal applies to them also........
Oh, and I'll even get a supply of Jesters pies........... None for Kick though. He's just too fat.
haha, done. emailed you to join nzsra too, shoulda done it ages ago

sweet, I havent played soggy biscuit for ages!
mmmmm :puke:

hahaha, is everyone googling it now? I hope so..

.. do it

[Drew]

mmmmm :puke:

hahaha, is everyone googling it now? I hope so..

.. do itYou'd never heard of it, or just wanted to have a look?

[Fast Eddie]

You'd never heard of it, or just wanted to have a look?
just wanted a look-see...
gets lonely at night in the south

[nodrog]

You ever worried about what Sidecar Bob gives you in those Heineken bottles.......??
Soggy biscuits is the least of your worries.......... :crazy:

He told me it was pure Unicorn's Queef, is he lying?

[scrivy]

just wanted a look-see...
gets lonely at night in the south

Judging by the size of Kicks gut, he's eaten a few of the fuckers!! :puke:

[scrivy]

He told me it was pure Unicorn's Queef, is he lying?

You never wondered why there was so much 'head' in the bottle when he gives it to you??

[nodrog]

You never wondered why there was so much 'head' in the bottle when he gives it to you??

Hey if im getting head, im not worried about anything.

[scrivy]

Hey if im getting head, im not worried about anything.

I guess there's no such thing as a bad blow job......

[tigertim20]

I guess there's no such thing as a bad blow job......

thats a fuckin lie, perpetuated by the feminists. its called a blow JOB for a reason, they need to put some fuckin effort in.

[Kickaha]

I guess there's no such thing as a bad blow job......

You'd know, you've given enough of them

[Fast Eddie]

packed up the sisters car (and pinched it for the weekend)

heading to chch with a boot full of paints and painting supplies!

this is what the sidecar looks like now..
268708


annnnd

this is what I want it to look like when im finished.. fingers crossed

268709

[nodrog]

packed up the sisters car (and pinched it for the weekend)

heading to chch with a boot full of paints and painting supplies!

this is what the sidecar looks like now..
268708


annnnd

this is what I want it to look like when im finished.. fingers crossed

268709

Dude you are world famous in Turakina, there is a picture of your sidecar on the wall in the Rat Hole!

[sidecar bob]

Dude you are world famous in Turakina, there is a picture of your sidecar on the wall in the Rat Hole!
Dude, you must have been a bit disorentated from all the power of the BMW around Manfield, we were in Bulls!!

[Kickaha]

Dude, you must have been a bit disorentated from all the power of the BMW around Manfield, we were in Bulls!!

Did he fall on his head while you were there?

Went for a 17km MTB ride this morning in my quest for a bit of extra fitness, now I feel like a pie and coke

[Fast Eddie]

Dude you are world famous in Turakina, there is a picture of your sidecar on the wall in the Rat Hole!
haha mint :) we might chuck a rat hole sticker back on the bike for old times sake.
my swinger recons a rat hole is a good name for the sidechair/swingers area of the bike.


Dude, you must have been a bit disorentated from all the power of the BMW around Manfield, we were in Bulls!!
lol.. isnt the rat hole in bulls?


Did he fall on his head while you were there?

Went for a 17km MTB ride this morning in my quest for a bit of extra fitness, now I feel like a pie and coke
if mcdonalds sponsored the olympics im sure you'll be right on a pie diet

as for the bike, as we sanded down the old paint we uncovered bog bridging gaps where fibreglass should be.. and bog basically everywhere.. they used bog to repair any cracks or broken fibreglass lol.. soo slowly buzzing it all off and then got a wee bit of fibreglassing to do tomorrow. sidepod fairing is also a bit fucked. its made out of aluminium i think.. magnet wouldnt stick to it.. need someone who can weld aluminium for cheeeaap..

[nodrog]

Dude, you must have been a bit disorentated from all the power of the BMW around Manfield, we were in Bulls!!

Same thing aint it? they both had happy looking locals, and worried looking sheep.

[Fast Eddie]

Dude, we were in Bulls!!


Dude you are world famous in Turakina,

ah now i get it! lol bit slow... got fibreglass dust everywhere so itchy

[Fast Eddie]

oh, is there 105% qualifying for the sidecars at barry sheene?

cause despite the name fast eddie, we would get well and truely lapped... several times.

a mate just mentioned it so thought i better ask.

and cem circuit, gotta have 15 bikes to run eh? im 1 thats keen hehe..

[nodrog]

_____________

[sidecar bob]

oh, is there 105% qualifying for the sidecars at barry sheene?

cause despite the name fast eddie, we would get well and truely lapped... several times.

a mate just mentioned it so thought i better ask.

and cem circuit, gotta have 15 bikes to run eh? im 1 thats keen hehe..

Dont fret about the 115 percent (for it is 115 percent) The decision is usually left up to the class as a whole to decide.
In light of fresh informatoin to hand, I feel it would be apropriate to change your user name to slow eddie!!:shutup:

[Kickaha]

In light of fresh informatoin to hand, I feel it would be apropriate to change your user name to slow eddie!!:shutup:
Be gentle with him, he's only done two meetings as a rider and is a bit fragile

[Fast Eddie]

Dont fret about the 115 percent (for it is 115 percent) The decision is usually left up to the class as a whole to decide.
In light of fresh informatoin to hand, I feel it would be apropriate to change your user name to slow eddie!!:shutup:
haha.. mm oh well let me know. would be a fair bit of a mission just to do the qualifying session n then watch from sidelines for the races..

any other slow bikes competing lol?


Be gentle with him, he's only done two meetings as a rider and is a bit fragile
haha :innocent: not fragile.. just can't be fucked not qualifying or being allowed to race and having to watch from the sideline

[Fast Eddie]

Dont fret about the 115 percent The decision is usually left up to the class as a whole to decide.

ah just reread that bit.. missed it on first glance. long day sanding fibreglass.

sweet... any guarantees the class is going to be accomodating and let me race regardless of lap time?

at levels I think warwick does 1.14 for slow lap and we managed a fastest of 1.26... with missed gears n shit so can def go quicker.

so yea.. we get lapped lol.. but we try hard! we'll get a quicker bike in a year or two. this ones just for training n fun. lots of fun!

[Kickaha]

any guarantees the class is going to be accomodating and let me race regardless of lap time?

If you suck Bobs dick he'll guarantee anything you like (I am not speaking from experience)

[Fast Eddie]

(I a am not speaking from experience)

hahaha like hell your not

[Henk]

Rick and meself will be out on the borrowed rig from Chris, will be our first time out on a full sized chair so I doubt we'll be that fast, going to be a bit of an adjustment needed after the mightily loncin powered bucket rig.

[wildman]

Rick and meself will be out on the borrowed rig from Chris, will be our first time out on a full sized chair so I doubt we'll be that fast, going to be a bit of an adjustment needed after the mightily loncin powered bucket rig.

What do ya mean? the Loncin has plenty of power it managed to move to old fat guys around the track before you skinny guys got on it so it must really fly now

[Henk]

What do ya mean? the Loncin has plenty of power it managed to move to old fat guys around the track before you skinny guys got on it so it must really fly now

Got yours running yet? Or are scared of getting beaten by a couple of skinny guys with 150cc of chinnese oxen power?

[sidecar bob]

ah just reread that bit.. missed it on first glance. long day sanding fibreglass.

sweet... any guarantees the class is going to be accomodating and let me race regardless of lap time?

at levels I think warwick does 1.14 for slow lap and we managed a fastest of 1.26... with missed gears n shit so can def go quicker.

so yea.. we get lapped lol.. but we try hard! we'll get a quicker bike in a year or two. this ones just for training n fun. lots of fun!

You will be racing & not spectating.

[sidecar bob]

If you suck Bobs dick he'll guarantee anything you like (I am not speaking from experience)

I can get my dick sucked by a far more talented sidecar racer than you without even leaving home.

[Fast Eddie]

You will be racing & not spectating.

legend. see you there

[Pussy]

If you suck Bobs dick he'll guarantee anything you like (I am speaking from experience)

I knew it!!......

[wildman]

Got yours running yet? Or are scared of getting beaten by a couple of skinny guys with 150cc of chinnese oxen power?


Trying hard to get it going, we're going to scare you's with the paint scheme. You better have tinted visors on ya helmets, If things work out i might be on a sidecar labour weekend hounding you skinny guys. Sidecar jousting now there's an interesting idea.:Pokey:

[scrivy]

I can get my dick sucked by a far more talented sidecar racer than you without even leaving home.

I know Gordie goes around there alot Bob, but talented??? Pfftttt.... you're taking the piss now.....:shifty::facepalm:

[racer40]

Hey Fast/slow Eddie, as steve says no problems with 115% rule, and as Henk says he will have someone to play with, also should be a couple of other fairly slowish sidecars racing that weekend, will have an update on Fri on how many entries they have so far.

[nodrog]

I know Gordie goes around there alot Bob, but talented??? Pfftttt.... you're taking the piss now.....:shifty::facepalm:

http://www.incrediblethings.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Schwetty-Balls.jpg

[Drew]

Fuck Mylaps is the cuntingest bullshit hopeless site ever.
Trying to find the times form 2010 nats, I'm too retarded it seems.

[Kickaha]

I'm too retarded it seems.
You didn't really need to tell us that we already knew


Trying to find the times from 2010 nats.
For who?

[Drew]

You didn't really need to tell us that we already knew


For who?
Me and Alan. Or was it 2011?

[Kickaha]

Me and Alan. Or was it 2011?

2011 thus proving your retardness
http://www.mylaps.com/results/showevent.jsp?id=623959

your best lap for levels: Drew Mair / Alan Denovan 1:25.783

[Fast Eddie]

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peeled off the number board and I think thats the original agip bikes yellow under there? haha. Also got rid of a wee sheet metal scoop someones made.. looked ugly. in the bin
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like peeling off wallpaper and going back a couple decades.. amazing how many layers of paint the fairings had.
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aluminium sidepod.. a bit messy, bog holding it together.. time for patch up!
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[Fast Eddie]

yea once we took off some bog, some gaps and cracks in fairings, needed some fibreglassing and patching up

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[Fast Eddie]

exhaust used to wobble around alot and had holes in it etc etc.. lots of holes.
patched it up and made new exhaust mount/hanger and yea repaired a bit (a lot) of rust n welded up some pipe, filled in holes etc.. tidied up the 4 into 1 collector. plenty more to do though. scrub it all down and repaint headers/mid pipe. still got rusty bits that need attention

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made a new gear lever as well, going to the track tomorrow to try it out, wasn't a good start as I broke it just sitting in the bike playing with it. so re-weld and added some strengthening..

if I can get rid of the missed shifts I'll be a fair bit quicker

[Fast Eddie]

plenty more pics along the way.

gonna be working hard to get bike tidied up as much as we can for the Barry Sheene - whoop! Cause we comin' to play

Our bike is getting picked up soon thanks to www.biketranz.co.nz, and will be heading to the North Island ready to race at the Barry Sheene, A big thanks to Bike Tranz for the massive help with transporting my bike and offering to help any Southerners out with big discount transport (MAKE USE!), was hoping a couple more South Islanders would get keen to come up but so far none can make it. Will keep trying.

Massive thanks the all the help from all the fellow Sidecar racers up there on the N.I., big thanks to Sidecar Bob and Sherson Auto Center for the help and time calling around and organizing all the details for the trip for me, storeage for the bike up north, transport to wanganui street race, helping out in any and every way he could. Pretty stoked! Also thanks to Wildman for his generous offers too, and anyone I've missed, the rest of all you guys for the enthusiasm and supportive comments on Kiwibiker ;) makes this sport minnnt, love it!

looking forward to receiving more of your North Island generousity soon (whos van am I sleeping in again? I'll still be needing that haha)

Gotta thank Colour Connection in Dunedin who supplied all the painting supplies at half price, check em out for any Auto/Race painting supplies.

Ross Bachop for the agip signwriting (yet to see the finished product.. will give more praise if it looks good haha)

cheers NZSRA for keeping the sport alive and working hard to get us moving forward! and working even harder to get us some awesome racing

looking forward to meeting you all at the Barry Sheene and having some bloody good fun.

Plan to race with you guys at Cemetery Circuit Boxing Day - Will chuck my entry in when there are 14 others to join me!

Want to be at the Paeroa as well, and the North Island National Rounds (Grant from Chch should be there on a Windle too, hopefully Kickaha and the rest of the southerners too!)

And then prob do it all over, Barry Sheene next year :D hahahaha

Will make up another thread about the trip and barry sheene weekend etc and thank Bike Tranz again for their help and support of us and our sport. Massive thanks.

if anyone needs motorcycle transport solutions, you definitely need to try the top team at www.biketranz.co.nz they will see you right and protect your pride and joy the whole journey. They will help out with transport for racing too, so try them out for any north to south or south to north racing trips or just buying/selling bikes or touring.

[scrivy]

whos van am I sleeping in again?

Gordies........ Only one narrow bed, so its either beside him or below him.......... :sick: :facepalm::shutup:

[Stirts]

Gordies........ Only one narrow bed, so its either beside him or below him.......... :sick: :facepalm::shutup:


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[scrivy]

We said we'd help out any mainlander any way we could..........
Gordie - God love 'em, offered up his bed for ya eddie! What a trooper!

Me and Sidecar Bob will bring the popcorn and the video cameras.......... :shifty::pinch:

You will get some sleep though - Bob reckons Gordies over in a flash......