Wheels...

[Drew]

Got some wheels. 17X3.5" rear, 17X2.5 front. How suitable are they to 125GP sized slicks?

For the rear I would prolly score a Dunlop superbike front hoop to get some height to be honest, but looking at Richard's front tyre the other day at Manfield I notice the thing looks about an inch wide.

Chur.

[F5 Dave]

Hmm, if only there was some way of finding out what wheel sizes an RS125 had. . .

Maybe some sort of electronic depositary of information accessible to computer users:shifty:

[Drew]

Hmm, if only there was some way of finding out what wheel sizes an RS125 had. . .

Maybe some sort of electronic depositary of information accessible to computer users:shifty:Point taken.

2.15" front and 3" rear on the early NF4, and the exact sizes I have on the later ones.

Pointless thread then, my bad.

[Drew]

They are perfect. No kidding.Choice!

So I get closer with everything alse, and no closer to actually working on the little pile of shit.

[quallman1234]

Planning on turning up?

[Drew]

Planning on turning up?Not any time soon. Work to do on other things, and I don't enjoy not being able to run up the front.

[jasonu]

Hmm, if only there was some way of finding out what wheel sizes an RS125 had. . .

Maybe some sort of electronic depositary of information accessible to computer users:shifty:

That is ONLY for porn ya nong.:facepalm:

[Kickaha]

and I don't enjoy not being able to run up the front.
Harden up Princess, if you cant run at the front it's because you're not good enough, only way to fix that is more racing and get better at it

[Yow Ling]

Harden up Princess, if you cant run at the front it's because you're not good enough, only way to fix that is more racing and get better at it

Or buy a FXR

[Drew]

Harden up Princess, if you cant run at the front it's because you're not good enough, only way to fix that is more racing and get better at itI don't doubt it.

Doesn't make motivation any easier to find, knowing it though.

[Drew]

Or buy a FXRI'm not spending a thousand dollars on a bucket!

[Yow Ling]

I'm not spending a thousand dollars on a bucket!

And Im not spending 30k running a 600 for 1 year, a grand is nothing

[Drew]

And Im not spending 30k running a 600 for 1 year, a grand is nothingThis has been covered endlessly. It is very little in racing terms. It is however WAY more than I am prepared to spend, to race in this class.

[Buddha#81]

This has been covered endlessly. It is very little in racing terms. It is however WAY more than I am prepared to spend, to race in this class.

So you want to run at the pointy end but want to do it for fook all.........good luck with that. I'm yet to see a cheap way to win in motorsport...........period.

[nodrog]

Are you on some sort of self hate crusade Woody?

[bucketracer]

It is however WAY more than I am prepared to spend, to race in this class.

There are plenty of others, you probably won't be missed ...... :zzzz:

[Drew]

So you want to run at the pointy end but want to do it for fook all.........good luck with that. I'm yet to see a cheap way to win in motorsport...........period.originally, that's what I hoped. But I discovered pretty quickly it was unrealistic. Sue me for having some self confidence.


There are plenty of others, you probably won't be missed ...... :zzzz:

Hahahaha. I'm sure you're right.

Someone that has the patience to put up with bucket racers believing they race the countries premier class, is welcome to ride my bike when it's finished.

[F5 Dave]

If there is one thing we've learned Drew, is it will never be finished, but before then we will endure brain damage while you whine like an old woman about how it is too expensive and how you are really too good for buckets but perhaps people should give you stuff, which will never get used, :crazy:

[Drew]

If there is one thing we've learned Drew, is it will never be finished, but before then we will endure brain damage while you whine like an old woman about how it is too expensive and how you are really too good for buckets but perhaps people should give you stuff, which will never get used, :crazy:I haven't whined about the cost of buckets for a long time. Due to realising my attitude was flawed, and everyone is more than welcome to race the best machine they can afford or are willing to pay for. As with all classes.

I don't expect anyone to give me stuff, I asked what people had lying around not in use. At the time I was broke and really wanted to just get the bike out there for some fun.

It might never be 'finished', but is any bucket? It will be going though, and should someone I like want to ride it, it's there for them any time they like. Is more bikes out there not a good thing?

I am not too good for bucket racing, I have never said such. I have made stupid comments and been shown the error of my thinking many times. It's pretty much how I roll. There is certainly no malice in what I say...Most of the time. When there is I'm talking specifically, and to people I trust.

With the exception of pipes, I have everything I need to make the bike quite good. From what I've seen of buckets. It won't keep up with the likes of your bike should it ever complete a meeting, or maybe even the 50 which is a fuckin rocket all things considered. But I hope it rides well, and with a decent rider can run front pack.

Cheers for your thoughts, jog on.;)

[quallman1234]

With the correct bucket and with the correct people there. Will you win?

[Drew]

With the correct bucket and with the correct people there. Will you win?Will I win, or could I win?

Hard to say, but I certainly don't race anything with any other intent.

With some seat time I would get the hang of riding small bikes with vague feedback, and with enough setup time the feedback would come anyway. But there's an investment of time, that I'm currently not willing to commit.

None of that detracts from wanting eventually, to put together a decent bike. I offered to get it sorted for a guy should he want to ride it, but he's unable to commit to that too. So it sits idle for now getting no better or worse. As I'm sure many a bucket does all over the country.

[nodrog]

Will I win, or could I win?

Hard to say, but I certainly don't race anything with any other intent.

With some seat time I would get the hang of riding small bikes with vague feedback, and with enough setup time the feedback would come anyway. But there's an investment of time, that I'm currently not willing to commit.

None of that detracts from wanting eventually, to put together a decent bike. I offered to get it sorted for a guy should he want to ride it, but he's unable to commit to that too. So it sits idle for now getting no better or worse. As I'm sure many a bucket does all over the country.

Shauns still looking for a ride bro.

[jasonu]

originally, that's what I hoped. But I discovered pretty quickly it was unrealistic. Sue me for having some self confidence.
.

Sounds like Bayden Sprozzen's thoughts when he showed up at a mid 90's Ohakea Bucket GP with a total shitter thinking he was going to clean up. He left shortly after the first practice...

[jasonu]

With the correct bucket and with the correct people there. Will you win?

Well he said he wouldn't keep up with the likes of F5Dave so that would put him...well....nowhere...

[quallman1234]

Will I win, or could I win?

Hard to say, but I certainly don't race anything with any other intent.

With some seat time I would get the hang of riding small bikes with vague feedback, and with enough setup time the feedback would come anyway. But there's an investment of time, that I'm currently not willing to commit.

None of that detracts from wanting eventually, to put together a decent bike. I offered to get it sorted for a guy should he want to ride it, but he's unable to commit to that too. So it sits idle for now getting no better or worse. As I'm sure many a bucket does all over the country.

FFS Drew, at least talk up a shit storm how you would smash everyone. Far too realist answer for a mair. Disappointed.

[Drew]

Well he said he wouldn't keep up with the likes of F5Dave so that would put him...well....nowhere...I said my bike wouldn't keep up with Dave's 100, and possibly his 50.

Learn to read if you're gonna try and troll would ya.:yawn:


FFS Drew, at least talk up a shit storm how you would smash everyone. Far too realist answer for a mair. Disappointed.There's nothing to talk up. If I ever do get out there, Malcolm and I have a standing bet for beer. Allowing me some time in the seat to wrap my tiny brain around it all.

That's as 'up' as I'm gonna talk it, with regards to buckets I'm afraid.

Anyone wants to come post '90s carbed class, I'm happy to bet the loser pays the entry fees though.:yes:

[richban]

Anyone wants to come post '90s carbed class, I'm happy to bet the loser pays the entry fees though.:yes:

Oh shit.

Just when you thought this would die. My rgv will be ready for next round. What you peddling?

[Drew]

Oh shit.

Just when you thought this would die. My rgv will be ready for next round. What you peddling?RF900.

Pretty sure the 250 proddy boys were peddling RGVs much faster than I got the RF down to, you keen?

[F5 Dave]

Sounds like Bayden Sprozzen's thoughts when he showed up at a mid 90's Ohakea Bucket GP with a total shitter thinking he was going to clean up. He left shortly after the first practice...
Probably ran out of cable ties knowing Bayden.

Actually I haven't seen him the last couple of meetings, but his latest bike, although tuned pretty averagely, looks quite nice.

[richban]

RF900.

Pretty sure the 250 proddy boys were peddling RGVs much faster than I got the RF down to, you keen?

Tell you the truth I am sort of scared. I have never riden anything proper fast on a track. But I spoz it has got a brake disk on both sides so that makes it all better, right?

[Drew]

Tell you the truth I am sort of scared. I have never riden anything proper fast on a track. But I spoz it has got a brake disk on both sides so that makes it all better, right?Mate, you're proper sorted if you're running both disks!;)

[richban]

Mate, you're proper sorted if you're running both disks!;)

Mean. I'll even clean the fork oil off them.