19 October, Battle of the Buckets NI assault: Pip Pip Tally Ho, old chaps

[F5 Dave]

OK winkers, this is the bit where I rally the troops & say a bunch of us Norfies are going to go down to Chch & teach those upstart Mainlanders some manners and whatnot, return with the trophies and get back for a slap up meal of Sardines and 'taties before the Weekend's, um, end.

The BoB is a fantastic race on Ruapuna B track which is long enough to stretch your legs, but short & twisty enough to, As Jason used to put it so eloquently; sort the men out from the homos. A slow bike with decent tyres can easily midpack so you won't be left behind.

The race is 55min + 1 lap & you don't have to be super fit to do that as you would on a kart track. You'll need to go up 2 teeth on the front though.

The events are well run & the chch guys are as good a bunch as you'll find. Race is Sat (Oct 19) so can find accom (could get billeting if we ask) & cruise back home sun, or leg it sat night.

The Glorious General Skunk is organising some transport if that floats your boat, may be able to organise a truck to take a heap of bikes down cheaply.

Can we have a show of hands?

Now here is the rub:
In previous years we organised a whole heap & got maybe a dozen or more norfies there & had a great time.

Last year however Skunk raised the call & there was a lot of 'yeah I'm in talk' But by the time it was to leave stuff it was Skunk carrying the can & only one fine glorious racer that made the trip (ie me).

We'll need to book in the not too distant future & arrange the truck if needs be so think " Can I afford a weekend away/find 2 or $300 in the next 3 months? (1/2 of which you'd drink & eat in a normal weekend anyway).

We'd want a deposit at the time of the booking which would be dependant on how many people were coming & how all travelling, ie would could take a van & a truck, or people could ride or fly.

What says you all?

[hmurphy]

I'll come. If Rich gives me his engine.

[F5 Dave]

Oh for F's sake, you are such a whining pansie. Your bike would be every bit as fast as the top 3 bikes last year.

[koba]

Thinking....

(This may take some time :confused:)

[hmurphy]

Oh for F's sake, you are such a whining pansie. Your bike would be every bit as fast as the top 3 bikes last year.

Yes whining pansie. But for me I'm trying to imagine what it would be like with 7 more HP (i.e. 35% more power than my engine).

[Buddha#81]

Bren will be along soon but he was talking that you Norfie Homo's get a reduced entry........come-on pooftas comit to coming down.......fook if we can get 10 or so up to Taupo you guys should be able to do the same.......be good to see some Dorklanders too! :msn-wink:

[mr bucketracer]

55mins! think my tank is to small bugger it

[Yow Ling]

55mins! think my tank is to small bugger it

Just give it a gentle rub

[richban]

Yes whining pansie. But for me I'm trying to imagine what it would be like with 7 more HP (i.e. 35% more power than my engine).


Its the same but with 35% more power. :innocent: pussy

[mr bucketracer]

Just give it a gentle rubViagra fixed it

[Kickaha]

only one fine glorious racer that made the trip (ie me)
Dont forget to bring the dickhead who fell off on the warmup lap ;)

[Rick 52]

I would love to go, I will bring it up at our meeting this weekend and see if we can get a van full, or we could hire the truck in Auckland and pick up the Welly riders on rout, splitting the cost more ways the better, I wonder if we could hire a house near the track ?

[Yow Ling]

I would love to go, I will bring it up at our meeting this weekend and see if we can get a van full, or we could hire the truck in Auckland and pick up the Welly riders on rout, splitting the cost more ways the better, I wonder if we could hire a house near the track ?

I think you would be able to find free accommodation, in churchur everywhere is near the track

[Str8 Jacket]

Dont forget to bring the dickhead who fell off on the warmup lap ;)

Hey, I resemble that comment! :shake:

[Kickaha]

Hey, I resemble that comment! :shake:

I think there was more than one

[Str8 Jacket]

I think there was more than one

Yes there was. I was the only one to break bones while doin it..... doh!

[F5 Dave]

Dont forget to bring the dickhead who fell off on the warmup lap ;)

I won't be bringing that bike this year (don't have to; its in Bren's garage, but I'm too scared to ride it again, it bites).

[F5 Dave]

Well so far we have Richard & Richard (neither on KB) & he's got a Mum bus so can take others down in it to share costs. Also Katie & Mike look keen but would take own bikes & gear.

Richard the 3rd was complaining about washing his nightie that weekend.

[jasonu]

Richard the 3rd was complaining about washing his nightie that weekend.

Has he got sand in his vagina?
...Wish I could make it...

[Str8 Jacket]

I am actually seriously considering coming down as my plate is coming out in Sept. M is keen on the BoB but I would prob not, what other races for buckets are there, ie; a, b & c grades "circulating" before/after the main event??

[F5 Dave]

Awesome, glad to hear its working out. The meet is run with Bears club. . .actually maybe its CAMS so they run about 5 classes including buckets, but its a slick operation so previously you get a couple of practices, a couple of prelims, then the BoB & maybe a couple of afters if its all run ok, you don't feel short-changed. But no B or C classes sorry.

Usually best to leave falling off for a couple of months after plate out so screw holes can start to close up. But yaknow. .

[Yow Ling]

Awesome, glad to hear its working out. The meet is run with Bears club. . .actually maybe its CAMS so they run about 5 classes including buckets, but its a slick operation so previously you get a couple of practices, a couple of prelims, then the BoB & maybe a couple of afters if its all run ok, you don't feel short-changed. But no B or C classes sorry.

Usually best to leave falling off for a couple of months after plate out so screw holes can start to close up. But yaknow. .

Running with MCI this year, the other guys didn't have a booking, actually it's a bucket club meet that mci are hosting

We could use the screw holes to lock wire if the unthinkable happened

[Str8 Jacket]

Usually best to leave falling off for a couple of months after plate out so screw holes can start to close up. But yaknow. .

Apparently not, the doctor who is taking out my plate said a couple of weeks..... ;)

[Grumph]

Running with MCI this year, the other guys didn't have a booking, actually it's a bucket club meet that mci are hosting

We could use the screw holes to lock wire if the unthinkable happened

Any idea at this point what support classes you may be accepting ? Remember it's conveniently close to the dates of Greymouth and the BS nonsense at HD....Nothing I can see on MCI site.

[blacky chan]

I would be keen to catch a ride down with anyone from welly if there is still space in the van for a bike and rider. do we have an estimated cost?

[Yow Ling]

Any idea at this point what support classes you may be accepting ? Remember it's conveniently close to the dates of Greymouth and the BS nonsense at HD....Nothing I can see on MCI site.

Go lookie here Grumph http://www.fxr150.co.nz/forum/showthread.php?867-chat-about-the-BOB-2013

1. F4 and F5
2. Pre82/89
3. 250 Production and Streetstock development (150's)
4. F3 and Protwins
5. Sexy Red Ducati 400's


Im sure there is a class for everyone we like

[F5 Dave]

have my No.2 bike gassed & ready Mike;)


Hmm, wonder if there is time to throw some power at it? Maybe it wouldn't handle the revs if that crank is, as is, when Goat built it (read; never touched it)

[Yow Ling]

have my No.2 bike gassed & ready Mike;)


Hmm, wonder if there is time to throw some power at it? Maybe it wouldn't handle the revs if that crank is, as is, when Goat built it (read; never touched it)
Its got a new rod and is plugged with aluminium, maybe its time to give it a little love, RG150 would be easier to sort for you

[F5 Dave]

I'm hoping to be ok for my own bike, but yours handles great, just needs some go. If you want some go we could do something.

[Skunk]

OK Norfies; you've had time to think. Now's the time to act.

Classes:
1. F4 and F5 (of course!)
2. Pre82/89
3. 250 Production and Streetstock development (150's)
4. F3 and Protwins
5. Red Ducati 400's

We're making a booking next week so we need to know THIS WEEKEND. We need a non refundable deposit if you're coming with us - otherwise you'll make your own travel arrangements.
No estimate on cost yet but cheaper than going on your own. Cost will depend on numbers.

Confirmed are:
F5 Dave
Skunk

Who else?

[timg]

C'mon you lot :woohoo: Get yer act together :yes: A couple of spare beds at our's (10 minutes from Ruapuna) if any of youse is house trained :facepalm:

[mr bucketracer]

how much fuel done a top running fxr use in this 55min race?

[Skunk]

Less than a tank.

[mr bucketracer]

Less than a tank.3 letre tank

[Henk]

The two hour uses about 8.5 litres if that helps

[Skunk]

Ruapuna is more open throttle but shorter race. I was guessing 3-5 litres. My 2 stroke uses fuck all as it hardly ever completes the race. I'm the most consistent non finisher.

[F5 Dave]

Remind me and I'll pass on Richards ph. Oh hold on he'll be there. Kaitoki sun.

[mr bucketracer]

The two hour uses about 8.5 litres if that helpsthanks so guess i need 5 letres for the bigger track

[richban]

how much fuel done a top running fxr use in this 55min race?

I think around 5 / 6 would do it. Every time I have done the race I have over filled but a couple but never managed to measure what went in.

[andrew a]

My Pit bike tank that is around 3 liters can do a GP at Taupo for a 30 minute race. I wouldn't want to do much more though.

[mr bucketracer]

thanks rich and andrew gives me a idear...im stuffed

[ajturbo]

i have roomS available about 10min from the track..
so if you need a few beds all in one place.. only cost bourbon/booze/pizza....:baby:

could sleep around 6-8 people...12 if your not homophobic...:lol:

[andrew a]

thanks rich and andrew gives me a idear...im stuffed

Maybe you could get an engineer to make a tank for you?

[mr bucketracer]

Maybe you could get an engineer to make a tank for you?l can sort it . just getting lazy

[Bren_chch]

Hey all

Here is some more information, also entry forms are out now.

BATTLE OF THE BUCKETS

55 Minute F4 Endurance Race, Saturday October 19th 2013, B-Track, Powerbuilt Raceway, Christchurch
---------------------------------------------------------------

Sprint races for the following classes: F4 & F5, SupaLite (F3) and ProTwin, Development and 250 Production, Pre82/89


Want to experience the race track? Unlicensed ( Have a Go Riders – Road Bikes – See Preparation Notes)
For riders who want to circulate at their own pace. Passing on straights only. This class is recommended for riders who have no track experience that would like to circulate around the track at a slower speed; this is not for advanced road or fast road riders. Please note that this is the B-Track not the Full Track.

http://www.bmrc.co.nz/BOB 2013.jpg

[F5 Dave]

Good stuff Bren. Maybe we'll all have a beer sat nite as sun free

[richban]

Good stuff Bren. Maybe we'll all have a beer sat nite as sun free


..I'm coming. Time to try get fit.

[F5 Dave]

I could borrow a tight black dress:msn-wink:




ohh, wrong fit

[Bert]

..I'm coming. Time to try get fit.

1 + 1 + 1maybe.

Palmy boys are going/coming (currently only 2 going GPR bikes; so I'll have to get my sh!t together)...
Rich can you send me a FXR map and an exhaust pipe design; beer trade?

[mr bucketracer]

1 + 1 + 1maybe.

Palmy boys are going/coming (currently only 2 going GPR bikes; so I'll have to get my sh!t together)...
Rich can you send me a FXR map and an exhaust pipe design; beer trade?set the engine to run at 16000 rpm:laugh:

[richban]

1 + 1 + 1maybe.

Palmy boys are going/coming (currently only 2 going GPR bikes; so I'll have to get my sh!t together)...
Rich can you send me a FXR map and an exhaust pipe design; beer trade?

Sure. I will trade in knowledge not beer. Getting to fat.

[Skunk]

The Skunk and F5Dave show has and extra 8 this year...

[Yow Ling]

The Skunk and F5Dave show has and extra 8 this year...

So we will be needing 6 spare bikes then?

[Drew]

So we will be needing 6 spare bikes then?
They can take mine down as a backup.

[seymour14]

So we will be needing 6 spare bikes then?

That would be correct, I am being brought down to act as a human battering ram. I would expect you will need to replace 6 South Island bikers and bikes as a minimum.:devil2:

[Farmaken]

Any northern northies heading down ?? Seems I have enough brownie points to make the trip - be good to share costs if possible

[Skunk]

Seems not. But they should.

[TZ350]

When Yow Ling heard that I was flying down to cheer on Richban Mr Ling offered me a ride which I jumped at, so I guess I will be puttering around on something from the dark side, thoroughly looking forward to it ...http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif ... Thanks Mike.

[F5 Dave]

Hey better not be my spare bike:second:

[Skunk]

That Mike is a good bastard eh!

[Yow Ling]

That Mike is a good bastard eh!
I had 2 rg150s and Daves TF100, went to Levels today and now we down to 1 Rg and Daves TF
Had a big ugly seize at the end of the straight , so got a sore arse too

[F5 Dave]

Bummer('scuz the pun )

[mr bucketracer]

I had 2 rg150s and Daves TF100, went to Levels today and now we down to 1 Rg and Daves TF
Had a big ugly seize at the end of the straight , so got a sore arse toodam 2 strokes

[Grumph]

dam 2 strokes

His 4 stroke stopped too.....not really his day.

[Kickaha]

His 4 stroke stopped too.....not really his day.

He should have bought a GN, 100% reliable :whistle:

[F5 Dave]

Your one has been reliable for years. . In the shed.

[Kickaha]

Your one has been reliable for years. . In the shed.

Well my motto is "If you dont ride em you cant break em"

[Skunk]

Is there a track day or something on the Friday? Can someone confirm before I book the rest of the vehicles.


If it ain't smokin' - it's broken.

[Kickaha]

Is there a track day or something on the Friday? Can someone confirm before I book the rest of the vehicles.


If it ain't smokin' - it's broken.

You would have to ring the track to confirm there is nothing else on but Fridays are normally open test days

[Grumph]

Be aware the open hire days are full track. The BoB is B track. No problem doing full track, you'll see all the B track plus some....BUT bring plenty of alternative gearing, that's a looooong straight. A working tacho would help keep things together too.

[Yow Ling]

Be aware the open hire days are full track. The BoB is B track. No problem doing full track, you'll see all the B track plus some....BUT bring plenty of alternative gearing, that's a looooong straight. A working tacho would help keep things together too.

1 more teefs on the front is all I change between full track and b track

[timg]

1 more teefs on the front is all I change between full track and b track You talkin' funny - you forgot to put you teefs in again? :facepalm:

[Grumph]

1 more teefs on the front is all I change between full track and b track

Useful setup info....but my point was for those who have never run on anything bigger than a kart track.....

[ajturbo]

old Skunk's been here a couple of times...
my FXR on STD gearing seams to handle the bigger track... but it is completely stock...:clap:

[F5 Dave]

Ok it's getting closer. There are two dicks here (Richard 1 & Richard 2) who would be keen on a place to kip fri/sat if someone was accommodating?

[Str8 Jacket]

For the love of god could someone encourage M to go with ya'll..... I know he wants too but I am out as I won't have even had my plate out for a month by then and I am sick to death of watching.... :(

[Bert]

For the love of god could someone encourage M to go with ya'll..... I know he wants too but I am out as I won't have even had my plate out for a month by then and I am sick to death of watching.... :(

Ok.

For Christ sake M,
get off your ass put your bike together, ring Skunk.
And come down and enjoy the weekend. We might even take some new Griff bootleg for you to try.
Don't worry we will look after you!

[timg]

Ok it's getting closer. There are two dicks here (Richard 1 & Richard 2) who would be keen on a place to kip fri/sat if someone was accommodating? Offer still stands #31 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/159685-19-October-Battle-of-the-Buckets-NI-assault-Pip-Pip-Tally-Ho-old-chaps?p=1130585629#post1130585629) PM me.

[Skunk]

The cat herding continues. I'm not sure whether I'll be down on the Thursday or the Friday but I'll be heading home on Sunday.
The ZXRD400 is looking promising. Fingers crossed.


If it ain't smokin' - it's broken.

[ajturbo]

got room here...

[F5 Dave]

Good on ya AJ, maybe the GPR guys are looking?

That or if Katie & Mike get their bikes sorted.

[gav]

Entry Form attached

[F5 Dave]

That's weird I can't open that. Can someone pdf it?

[Yow Ling]

287367


did that work?

[F5 Dave]

Sweet, now we're talking, thanks Mike.

[ajturbo]

Good on ya AJ, maybe the GPR guys are looking?

That or if Katie & Mike get their bikes sorted.

Well, if anyone needs a bed i have a couple. just let me know.:Punk:

[richban]

Well entry in the post and paid online. Maybe a couple of bikes to play on. FXR and NSR. Looking forward to it.

[mr bucketracer]

do i have to go, i'm over it

[F5 Dave]

We need NI T-shirts. Oh hold on I'm wearing mine now:eek:

[richban]

do i have to go, i'm over it

Yes you do. I will give you a bash on the NSR if yah like. Thats if i get it going.

[mr bucketracer]

Yes you do. I will give you a bash on the NSR if yah like. Thats if i get it going.you know you can't bash my zxr even if its on 13 year old tires

[Skunk]

We need NI T-shirts. Oh hold on I'm wearing mine now:eek:

Yeah, still got mine too.


If it ain't smokin' - it's broken.

[Kickaha]

Yeah, still got mine too.
Yours probably has less abrasion marks and holes in it than Daves

[Skunk]

Yours probably has less abrasion marks and holes in it than Daves

Yeah, I don't go fast enough to fall off.


If it ain't smokin' - it's broken.

[F5 Dave]

Nah that one was surrendered to the sponsor (and hung on thier office wall). Skunk saved me a new one.

[Str8 Jacket]

My one was completely unscathed!!

[koba]

Mine too, I sacrificed a pair of good gloves to keep it off the ground!

[richban]

Not long now. Some footage to get ya all excited. Just remember to keep it rubber side down for more than 5 laps

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[F5 Dave]

oh I'm very excited!:banana:

[F5 Dave]

That's getting my heart racing every time I watch that clip

[Skunk]

Ferries booked. Bikes sorta ready. Cats herded. Entry done. Fuel money sorted.
No idea what I'm going to eat or drink with...


If it ain't smokin' - it's broken.

[seymour14]

[QUOTE=Skunk;1130623032]Ferries booked. Bikes sorta ready. Cats herded. Entry done. Fuel money sorted.
No idea what I'm going to eat or drink with...

Feel the same, may have to be a liquid diet.....

[F5 Dave]

Yer the man Skunk. We'll make sure you don't go hungry.

[Pumba]

...No idea what I'm going to eat or drink with....

I tend to eat and drink using my mouth. Hands arms and even feet can also be useful as a food/drink delivery devices.

Your welcome.

[Buddha#81]

I tend to eat and drink using my mouth. Hands arms and even feet can also be useful as a food/drink delivery devices.

Your welcome.

That there is some sound advice for someone so..............um portly!;)

[Pumba]

That there is some sound advice for someone so..............um portly!;)

Hey Pot. Yea Kettle? YOUR BLACK!

[Henk]

Hey Pot. Yea Kettle? YOUR BLACK!

You're said the grammar nazi

[Pumba]

You're said the grammar nazi

Fuck you sound like my Wife (raised by a school teacher).

There is a reason I still don`t have School Cert English (cause I am shit at it).

[ellipsis]

...I will not let any norfy visitor starve on a playday at our track...you poor things...mark my words...

[seymour14]

...I will not let any norfy visitor starve on a playday at our track...you poor things...mark my words...

Or die of thirst, swear it you bastard, swear it!!!!!!

Speaking of which, what is your drink of choice in the far south,

Speights? Antifreeze? Swan lager......

[ellipsis]

Or die of thirst, swear it you bastard, swear it!!!!!!

Speaking of which, what is your drink of choice in the far south,

Speights? Antifreeze? Swan lager......

...we got plenty of water here...

[Racing Dave]

...here's a couple of photos from BoB 2008

Cheers,
Dave B

[Str8 Jacket]

That was an awesome weekend, was better for some than others though..... :facepalm:

[F5 Dave]

2nd pic me talking to RDave beside Luke & AJ before the 50 GP. You'll notice the yellow T shirts which had Bucket Northern Attack or something written on the back of them supplied by Darbi wgtn, good fellahs.

[koba]

I do remember casting lusty eyes at that 50...

[Str8 Jacket]

2nd pic me talking to RDave beside Luke & AJ before the 50 GP. You'll notice the yellow T shirts which had Bucket Northern Attack or something written on the back of them supplied by Darbi wgtn, good fellahs.

We still have 2 x of them at home

[Skunk]

We still have 2 x of them at home

I'm taking mine down with me. I hope the wind is not too strong. Last time I couldn't accelerate into it... 9hp only goes so far.


If it ain't smokin' - it's broken.

[F5 Dave]

I'll pack my new one.

[Str8 Jacket]

I'll pack my new one.

You're packing WHATTTT??!!

[F5 Dave]

Skunk gave me a left over one last year so its N.O.S.

[Bert]

Right; finished my 40 hour week at lunchtime.... (plenty time to sleep in the truck on the way down).

GPR boys are sorted.
bikes nearly loaded and the road trip will begin shortly.

So see some of you tonight.
Skunk we are crashing at yours tonight (forgot to ask? hope that's OK???)...

Still trying to sort out Sth island accommodation but think we are close to a final plan.

GAME ON....

[F5 Dave]

Cool, probably pass by at Skunks tonight. Driving down with LastminuteDick in his 'orrible French car on friday.

[mr bucketracer]

is it this weekend?:gob:

[Bert]

is it this weekend?:gob:

Yes :woohoo::woohoo:

[richban]

Yes :woohoo::woohoo:

Ahhhhh piss. So gutted I can't make it. As some of you know I have had an old person episode and spent some quality time in the hospital. All fine now with lots of pills and stuff. Anyway good luck to all. I hope you do well and all get to complete the race in one piece. Its a fantastic event hosted by some bloody great people.

Stay safe and keep it pinned.

[NOID]

yea good luck boys - bring the cup home to the real main land !!! :eek5:

[Rick 52]

Ahhhhh piss. So gutted I can't make it. As some of you know I have had an old person episode and spent some quality time in the hospital. All fine now with lots of pills and stuff. Anyway good luck to all. I hope you do well and all get to complete the race in one piece. Its a fantastic event hosted by some bloody great people.

Stay safe and keep it pinned.

Bugger! Sorry to hear Rich, get well soon fella :yes:

[Bert]

Ready for the boat.http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/17/5yba5ety.jpg


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[andrew a]

All the best guys. Hope you have a great time. Get well soon Rich.
Go the Kitoki racers.

[F5 Dave]

Yeah we'll bring it home for ya Rich.

And when I say for you, I don't mean you can have the trophy, but I might let you look at it.

Through a veil or something.

[Kendog]

Good luck, have fun guys.

[Henk]

Have fun. I must admit I'm a bit jealous

[TZ350]

I am packing my bags and flying down Friday, thanks to Yow Ling and Southern Hospitality I am getting a ride on a borrowed bike.

I am sorry Rich is not going to be there.

[koba]

Have fun. I must admit I'm a bit jealous

I'm a lot jealous.

[Str8 Jacket]

I'm a lot jealous.

Well you should have gone then, eh..... :facepalm:

[TZ350]

Well I got to Christ Church OK, and saw Team GPR navigating the rush hour traffic along Riccarton Rd. Hard to miss that truck and trailer full of bikes, but no chance to call out to them so I guess I will catch up with them tomorrow. Weather looks good.

[Kickaha]

Just fired up the Mighty GN157 FXrkiLaMota, time to smash some FXR riding poofters

[Henk]

Well you should have gone then, eh..... :facepalm:

So Malcolm, next year, mission down in the transit with two buckets and two road bikes, do the BOB, hack around on the road bikes on the west coast for a week then hit the Greymouth street race? Your Mrs seems OK with it.

[Yow Ling]

Just fired up the Mighty GN157 FXrkiLaMota, time to smash some FXR riding poofters

You got all the tassles back on then?

[Kickaha]

You got all the tassles back on then?

Tassles? the GN dont need no stinking Tassles

[Henk]

Tassles? the GN dont need no stinking Tassles

Spokie dokies?

[koba]

So Malcolm, next year, mission down in the transit with two buckets and two road bikes, do the BOB, hack around on the road bikes on the west coast for a week then hit the Greymouth street race? Your Mrs seems OK with it.

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My what is to short? Oh, message.

[Racing Dave]

Despite the sunny day, my camera has its limitations. Here are some, followed by some more...You'll get the idea.

[Racing Dave]

A bit of this went on, until F5 Dave stopped...

[Racing Dave]

Some from the pits.

[Racing Dave]

Meanwhile, back on the track...

[Racing Dave]

Here's the last few...

[Grumph]

One Hoogie proved sufficient - the other two were away cycle racing...

Dave rediscovered big circuit high frequency vibration and had the motor shed various bits...but yes, it was very quick while it went.

Warwick's mighty GN finished - and well up too. then survived a good thrashing by Brendan....unlike at least one GPR bike....oops...

A lot of very happy people, good weather and AFAIK no one hurt seriously.

And very good to put faces to a lot of names too.

[Racing Dave]

No doubt the riders will add the detailed description.

[Kickaha]

As usual the Might GN performed faultlessly,beating up on a reasonable number of effeminate FXR riding poofters over the course of 55minutes + 1 lap

Gav pulled out and pretended he'd broken a cam chain rather than get lapped by the Mighty GN,Yow ling also broke his bike and then threw it on the ground in first practice rather than go up against it on his own bike in the main event, F5Dave also kept pulling out of the races for the same reason

[husaberg]

As usual the Might GN performed faultlessly,beating up on a reasonable number of effeminate FXR riding poofters over the course of 55minutes + 1 lap

Gav pulled out and pretended he'd broken a cam chain rather than get lapped by the Mighty GN,Yow ling also broke his bike and then threw it on the ground in first practice rather than go up against it on his own bike in the main event, F5Dave also kept pulling out of the races for the same reason

How many liters does the Peanut tank hold?

And yeah yeah................:2thumbsup

[Kickaha]

How many liters does the Peanut tank hold?

And yeah yeah................:2thumbsup

Enough to do a lot more than that

I forgot, Husaberk didn't even front up on a bike cause he knew the Mighty GN would smash him to

[husaberg]

Enough to do a lot more than that

I forgot, Husaberk didn't even front up on a bike cause he knew the Mighty GN would smash him to

I remember the bet as being for Greymouth (year to be determined)is the GN still road legal:wait:

Smash......... oh you chopper boys are funny (and probably right)
loved you in mask btw
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8nNQAD3zf7E/UhY6L2pnvtI/AAAAAAAA7bY/vCcrTyrmNEw/s320/l.jpg

[F5 Dave]

Yeah matt rode well and I didn't have an answer. It's about 3 in the morning and I'd do anything for some voltarin to stop my shoulder muscles aching. Can't sleep.

[Str8 Jacket]

So Malcolm, next year, mission down in the transit with two buckets and two road bikes, do the BOB, hack around on the road bikes on the west coast for a week then hit the Greymouth street race? Your Mrs seems OK with it.

Wouldn't bother me. I can imagine the clean house and quiet now..... ;)

[Kickaha]

Oh yeah,if you do a race meeting in the wet always remember to take your leathers out of your gear bag and hang them up, this is what was in my gearbag when I opened it after getting to the track at BOB
http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q90/s720x720/1391655_10152286381594619_53147140_n.jpg
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/q84/s720x720/1381652_10152286381789619_1959758831_n.jpg

[nodrog]

Oh yeah,if you do a race meeting in the wet always remember to take your leathers out of your gear bag and hang them up, this is what was in my gearbag when I opened it after getting to the track at BOB
http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q90/s720x720/1391655_10152286381594619_53147140_n.jpg
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/q84/s720x720/1381652_10152286381789619_1959758831_n.jpg

Is that fromunder cheese?

[TZ350]

288755

BOB 2013 the Ruapuna B track has got to be the best small bike track in the Country and the BOB combined with the Greymouth street race next weekend would have to be the premier meetings of the year,.

288751

The best food I have seen at any race track.

288750

A big thanks to Yow Ling for letting me ride Purple Death in the pre 89 and Development class, fast technical track and at the end of the day I was glad to be able to hand it back in one piece.

288754

I was not that fast but I did get to see some excellent riding close up, like when Scout came past on her RS125 and dived between two big 4-Strokes as they peeled of for the Fulton Hogan corner.

288752

I never thought I would say this, but I have become a paid up member of the GN125 fan club. Great bike, reputedly, a little down on power compared to the CBR150 that won but the GN is the sort of bike I like. Home made, fast, handles, well developed engine with some interesting ideas and in the race it went the distance. Kick gave me one of his spare clutches which I intend using in my new Beast Engine.

288753

There were a lot of interesting bikes there like this early Ariel Square Four, that looks like it gets ridden regularly.

[Suzi Q]

Hi Everyone - official BOB photographer here.

Either PM me of put a post up with your numbers I will post up pics of you and your bucket. PS if you are number 46 let me know what colour your bike is as there were at least 3 of them!!!! :banana:

[Suzi Q]

series of photos from the start of the BOB :2thumbsup

[Suzi Q]

more pics of the start

[Suzi Q]

final pics of the start

[mr bucketracer]

have you got some good pic's of blue bike 92 on the front 11 on the side lol ..long story..cheers

[Skunk]

have you got some good pic's of blue bike 92 on the front 11 on the side lol ..long story

How to confuse lapscorers...


If it ain't smokin' - it's broken.

[Henk]

How to confuse lapscorers...


If it ain't smokin' - it's broken.

Sup regs for Vic club? Each bike must display three different numbers?

[Suzi Q]

have you got some good pic's of blue bike 92 on the front 11 on the side lol ..long story..cheers

yes I do!!!

[seymour14]

Hi Everyone - official BOB photographer here.

Either PM me of put a post up with your numbers I will post up pics of you and your bucket. PS if you are number 46 let me know what colour your bike is as there were at least 3 of them!!!! :banana:

If I could ask you to do some of 46 (Gold numbers, green bike), 78 and 14 too that would be excellent. The BOB started so quickly in the end, none of us got any cameras mounted for doing any videoing! But we enjoyed the racing thoroughly.

[F5 Dave]

ok now I'm back to a proper keyboard I'll just reach over for my excuses book, hmm, hold on, here it is: chapter 4 "When you're an old crap man- Denial of the truth"

Well I went in pretty phyc'd, but I'd had a series of broken sleeps that had messed me up & friday was rough despite staying 100% off the juice & sneaking off to bed early (a technique I've seen done before but never employed. - Doesn't seem to work). I felt sick in the morning & couldn't eat most of the day.

Bike was running well at the start & in the first race I took off but backed off to let whoever was going to be a fast local past. Only Matt obliged & I followed to get a free riding lesson. It became obvious that I could pass him, at least on a straight at any time. On about lap 5 I was sitting bolt upright waving at him as he looked back to see how close I was. What a wanker I am, but I figured the physiological game was worth playing on as the physical fitness one was one that I was clearly in deficit.

Anyway 5 sec latter the bike went brrruuurrrr. Long push back from far side of track. Serves me right I figured. Didn't do much for my stamina.

Anyhoo weirdest thing, fouled plug. Which doesn't usually happen in a race. Then I remembered that the quick shift was playing up seemingly operating by itself. I figured that it must have been just too close where I had it positioned & a drooping lever had turned it full on for long enough to foul. Unpluged it & away it went with a borrowed 2nd hand plug from Bert (My new ones were away in the van somewhere).

So went out & did the next race that I won. Matt was quite close behind though.

BOB was called very shortly after so I was still a bit breathless but off we went, we swapped positions a little but he kept coming past at the end of the front straight. My bike was undergeared & was on the limit after 200M sign & by the 100M sign was stuttering on limiter I guess. Bike got a little slower & I couldn't make it past him again. It also became apparent that he had good exit onto main & was prepared to go full throttle around (pothole?) the fast left kink connecting the straights & I was keen to go to work on monday. Bloody kids.

About 15 or 20 min on he had me beat & built up a gap of 200M or so. I could see him & was keeping in check, but there was no way I could get any closer. We'd lapped probably everyone else by then but the bike was not pulling onto the straight like it should or out of the corners. But I was finally starting to learn the track. Then the bike stopped.

The det gauge had started to flash alarmingly, but mid the big race I could either give up or carry on. I figured I was in for a new piston anyway.
Another long push back after watching the race (which he deserved to win, I was hoping his bike wouldn't stop as 3rd place (whoever that was) was not in the hunt).

Back at the pits I found the headbolts all loose & the sparkplug unwound. I think the sustained vibration of being on the limiter must have done this, but I'm still going to need some investigation to sort the issue properly. 3 min with a spanner & it fires up.

Afternoon races: Bike is not as fast, in fact I find I have nothing on Matts FXR on the straights, but he has that left hand kink nailed & I don't. But I'm enjoying riding the track, especially over the hill & I find I'm catching him in the S's so I can close up at that part. Ironically his grouse exit onto the straight & more balls around the kink mean the straight is where I'm losing out. But at least I'm feeling like I'm redeeming myself slightly.

Next race we do a bit of swapping places as I summon more courage at the kink & make a couple of passes into the S's, but I can't keep that going so fall back a little. Then near the end & thankfully near the pit the bike rattles one more time so I pull the clutch. Inspection can wait till wgtn, but I'm sure I've rooted the piston with the airleaks.

oh well, next year.


Thanks to Skunk Leigh & Bert & Richard for getting me & the bike there & all the team. Tony Mac for accommodation which expanded from me & team Skunk to about 10 of us.

And to all the SI guys for making it a ripper event.

[Suzi Q]

I have 62 photos from BOB for numbers 46, 78, 14 & 92. I am making them smaller and will post them shortly!!!!:2thumbsup

[F5 Dave]

Not sure if I want a reminder, but if you have a decent one early on of 27 perhaps.

[Suzi Q]

As requested - photos of numbers 46, 78, 14 & 92. I haven't separated them into individual posts per person - sorry!

[Suzi Q]

more photos of the lads

[Suzi Q]

Not sure if I want a reminder, but if you have a decent one early on of 27 perhaps.
I think I have a very cool one of you and Matt dicing it out

[Suzi Q]

even more pics of the lads

[Suzi Q]

more & more pics of the lads :bleh:

[Suzi Q]

even more photos
:yes:

[Suzi Q]

not enuff pics yet!:blink:

[Bert]

not enuff pics yet!:blink:

Na, keep them coming :niceone:

[mr bucketracer]

thanks for the cool pic :woohoo:

[Suzi Q]

will the photos ever end????? :facepalm:

[Suzi Q]

:yawn: just a few more

[Suzi Q]

:Punk: last lot

[Bert]

:Punk: last lot

Thanks Suzi Q.

Well that tells a cool picture story.
So the next silly question is, can we get copies of the high res?
I could send you down some CDs and a self addressed envelope (and a thank you gift)...

[Suzi Q]

ok F5dave - your pics288939288940288941288942

[Suzi Q]

F5Dave - here are the best ones

[Suzi Q]

Thanks Suzi Q.

Well that tells a cool picture story.
So the next silly question is, can we get copies of the high res?
I could send you down some CDs and a self addressed envelope (and a thank you gift)...

Sure, I am happy to put them on a disc for you. PO Box 140 Tai Tapu is my address. If you like, send a dvd and you can have all the BOB photos.

[Bert]

Sure, I am happy to put them on a disc for you. PO Box 140 Tai Tapu is my address. If you like, send a dvd and you can have all the BOB photos.

Wicked. Thanks a lot. I'll get one in the post in the next day or so.

[bigreddog]

Your photos are great..Have you some of #73 Lewis Dray,Yellow FXR?

[Buddha#81]

well under the threat of Brendan bitch slapping me I thought I better put my point forward.

As I only got my engine back the week before from a rebuild needed through my own stupidity, time was against me. Anyway Brendan pulled all the stops and i got it back with time to do a couple of heat cycles and a quick dyno run to check it was a goodin.

Anyway BOB came around with the bike not being run in anger, although with reasonable showing on the dyno i set myself a top ten finish.

In practice I took it easy for the session wanting to give the fresh motor the best chance, Brendan made a few changes this time when assembling the engine and what a change it made.

With the need to have a good showing in the sprint races to get a good grid it was all on, I used to love the warm up lap race for a good grid! After a good couple of sprint races i qualified 5th on the front row so was happy with that and riding one of the oldest framed bikes in the race. Being old and very fat dosent help with churning out consistantly fast lap times and soon found the skinny kids caught up at the 10min mark and I found my sprint lap speed was waining. Even with Brendan slowing to try and motivate me I found I could push hard for a period but had to back off for the odd lap with the visor up and leathers unzipped slightly. Im not sure of my final result but about 6th and only had Matt lap me twice and Bailie once and three or so finished ahead on the same lap, bloody stoked and I thought I'd see Kickaha a bit more but the old GN is a goodin. No Nofies were ahead of me which was a surpries but its a big ask to go to a big track and get on the pace in a couple of races and practice, no more than we would struggle at kart tracks. It was a pity Dave had issues and Rich had to pull out of coming as well as Al and James deciding to go MTB, WTF!........now that would have been a hoot to watch that lot battling it out. But it only take one hoogie to win a race. :)

Pity I got out of my gear so early as i had an offer to ride a GPR and from what Bren tells me they are pretty special and obviously with more time the Palmy boys had the gear to compete at the pointy end. Thanks for making the effort boys and i'm sure we will see you back, I'm off to Greymouth next week and have some deamons to put to bed, all three Hoogies are going so top 5 is the goal!!!!

[seymour14]

Many thanks Suzi Q, great job there! Gotta work on technique and speed, and everything else, but its good to see how the better ones do it. Will no doubt see copies via Bert, so thanks again. :woohoo:

[Suzi Q]

Your photos are great..Have you some of #73 Lewis Dray,Yellow FXR?

Yes I do. I can post them up tomorrow

[F5 Dave]

Well I've got a stuck ring on the piston, that what I was suspecting caused the power loss after the airleaks, but I was a bit surprised to find the crank pin broken which happened in the 2nd to last race, there was a rattle so I parked it. The main on that side was also loose & I think that was what caused the vibration that loosened the bolts & eventually broke the pin.

[F5 Dave]

F5Dave - here are the best ones
Thanks they're cool.

[SVboy]

No 56 please ML!

[Suzi Q]

Getting there SVBoy!!!!

[ajturbo]

I had a ring-in, i got my son luke to team up with me for the race..after flipping a coin to see who would take the first leg of the BoB and then swop over at the 30min mark...
I won the coin toss.. so i was SUPPOSE to have gone out first..
But then i had a brain fart and thought... hey, bike full of gas... luke is about 20ks lighter... he should start the race.. do 35min and i will finish off when the bike is lighter and everyone else is stuffed....

stupid fuckin idea....
luke binned on 2nd lap.. braking the foot peg and handle bar......

Dick

I'm a dick for letting him go first
He is a dick for dicking off on 2nd lap.......

[Kickaha]

luke binned on 2nd lap.. braking the foot peg and handle bar......
At the hairpin? I wondered who that was sliding along that track in front of me

Guy on the blue bike came past me into the righthander after the hairpin ran off onto the grass and just as I thought he'd rejoin the track after the left hander went down on the grass as well

[seymour14]

There were some hairy moments in that race all right.

Must ask who almost torpedoed me in the second sprint race, just put it in to the hairpin and somebody shot across my bow and fair flew off the track. Think upon realizing I was a Norfie, there intention was to "cross my T" and blow me outta the water. Don't think they would have come out of that in too good a shape though, they were fair screaming. :dodge:

[bigreddog]

There were some hairy moments in that race all right.

Must ask who almost torpedoed me in the second sprint race, just put it in to the hairpin and somebody shot across my bow and fair flew off the track. Think upon realizing I was a Norfie, there intention was to "cross my T" and blow me outta the water. Don't think they would have come out of that in too good a shape though, they were fair screaming. :dodge:

That might have been local quick young gun Bailee Perriton, he totally lost his front brake in the 2nd race !
Glad he didn't take you out.

[seymour14]

That might have been local quick young gun Bailee Perriton, he totally lost his front brake in the 2nd race !
Glad he didn't take you out.

That's all good, think he might have got a bigger fright then me! Did he make a comeback for the BOB?

[bigreddog]

That's all good, think he might have got a bigger fright then me! Did he make a comeback for the BOB?

Switchgear on right hand handlebar rotated around so he couldn't pull the front brake in!
Yes he finished 2nd in BOB My son Lewis #73 was 5th.

[Suzi Q]

Your photos are great..Have you some of #73 Lewis Dray,Yellow FXR?

I have 34 pics of Lewis not including the start. Do you want to send me a blank CD so I can put them on and give you top quality photos???? :niceone:

[bigreddog]

I have 34 pics of Lewis not including the start. Do you want to send me a blank CD so I can put them on and give you top quality photos???? :niceone:

That would be great,Thank you very much.
He was also #73 in Pre 89 so if you have some of that race as well that would be superb.
Would you like to PM me your address

Once again Thanks for taking the photos and taking the time to post them up here and on FB.

[Suzi Q]

Ok Chris, here are your photos

[Suzi Q]

2nd lot of Pics

[Suzi Q]

last lot of photos

[SVboy]

Thanks SQ!