Taumarunui, 4-5 January, NI Round, I dunno, 2 maybe?

[F5 Dave]

well with Tokoroa done & dusted (I'm writing this from the future, but I won't include a spoiler of who won) thoughts now turn to Taumarunui (January 4/5).


More so as I might actually make it to this round.

Its really close to Christmas & NYE, but with a small amount of planning you can turn the Christmas break into a great event with some racing at a fun track & maybe the odd tipple, which is not inconsistent with the time of the year.

Plan now.

[Dutchee]

well with Tokoroa done & dusted (I'm writing this from the future, but I won't include a spoiler of who won) thoughts now turn to Taumarunui (January 4/5).


More so as I might actually make it to this round.

Its really close to Christmas & NYE, but with a small amount of planning you can turn the Christmas break into a great event with some racing at a fun track & maybe the odd tipple, which is not inconsistent with the time of the year.

Plan now.

It is a great setting, bring kids if you (generic) have to, toilets and kitchen area on site, river down the back, farm next door, town 10 minutes away (watch out for the cops), hospital just out of town on the Forgotten Highway (how do we know this, Hels and Henk?), supermarket in town, great place.

But between then and now (my present not your future) have got Tokeroa and Wanganui. how does Guy Martin go at Wanganui?

[F5 Dave]

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[Str8 Jacket]

Do I crash "and burn" this time Dave?

[F5 Dave]

Hon, you do so well you're pushed up to A grade

[Str8 Jacket]

Hon, you do so well you're pushed up to A grade

YESSSSS!! Did M blow up his bike at Toke or Taumarunui? (he's out testing it up and down wakefield st and the neighbourhood dogs are going nuts!)

[F5 Dave]

Nah it runs sweet, but the flat tyre is inconvenient

[Henk]

If (as has been suggested) Tokoroa is our Christmas party, Taumarunui has to be our New Years bash.

[Pumba]

So it appears my man point are sufficiently in credit that I seem to be able to purchase a weekend pass that would allow me to attend this event:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::wooh oo:

Now are we going to get any sidecars down this time or not?

[F5 Dave]

Well I've got accom sorted & Darrin is coming so looking forward to this!!

[Bert]

Well I've got accom sorted & Darrin is coming so looking forward to this!!

Mr Gosper? Is he dragging out his little 50 as well??

Be great to see him again, it's been a few years (taupo I think).

Maybe a few more of us should bring out the 50s and we might even be able to make a race??

[Str8 Jacket]

Well I've got accom sorted & Darrin is coming so looking forward to this!!

You not staying at the track??!!

[F5 Dave]

I like sleeping + I'm too easy to lead into temptation, but chances are we'll still get pissed, just not so badly as if I was staying.

[Str8 Jacket]

I like sleeping + I'm too easy to lead into temptation, but chances are we'll still get pissed, just not so badly as if I was staying.

I don't remember the last time I actually had a hang over at one of these. I just know when to go to bed.... Usually after the first slur or stumble! ;)

[Henk]

Well I've got accom sorted & Darrin is coming so looking forward to this!!

You bought a tent?

[cotswold]

Mr Gosper? Is he dragging out his little 50 as well??

Be great to see him again, it's been a few years (taupo I think).

Maybe a few more of us should bring out the 50s and we might even be able to make a race??

mines coming but only got 9hp so not sure i can keep up :weep:

[F5 Dave]

Not sure if D will have his 50 back together, but he's had the offer for a loaner.

I'll be bringing mine for sure.

[Henk]

Might have to throw the 100 in, won't be competitive with the 50s though.

[andrew a]

Might have to throw the 100 in, won't be competitive with the 50s though.

I thought I was flying on the 50 but the lap times didn't show that. Man I was having some fun though. After the problem with the FXRS I thought it was going to be me and the 50 for the day.

[Henk]

When I was riding the 100 a bit at Mt Wellington I found that riding the 100 made me faster on the 150, got used to higher corner speeds and holding the throttle on longer with a bike that didn't punish you nearly as much if you got it wrong.
F5 bikes are suco much fun I really don't understand why more people don't build them.

[F5 Dave]

Been saying this for years.

[cotswold]

Might have to throw the 100 in, won't be competitive with the 50s though.

it'll be competetive with mine :yes:

[mr bucketracer]

maybe i should get some road tires for the gt50 and bring that

[Henk]

maybe i should get some road tires for the gt50 and bring that

Do it. If we get enough we may be able to talk Steve into an F5 sideshow.
On the subject of sideshows, you bringing the sidecar to this one, trying to gauge if there is enough interest to warrant talking Rick into loading ours up.

[F5 Dave]

Hey when is kick-off on Saturday?

[mr bucketracer]

Hey when is kick-off on Saturday?around lunch time

[F5 Dave]

for real? that so people can get there, or just recover?

[Str8 Jacket]

for real? that so people can get there, or just recover?

Bit of both and Sat is always just practice / qualifying..... sign on is usually done by lunchtime and then we're underway

[TZ350]

Is there anyone coming to Taumarunui from the Greytown (Wairarapa) area with room for a bike? I purchased a big wheel CVT scooter from Ivan and need to get it to Auckland. Please PM me if you can help. $$$$

[mr bucketracer]

Is there anyone coming to Taumarunui from the Greytown (Wairarapa) area with room for a bike? I purchased a big wheel CVT scooter from Ivan and need to get it to Auckland. Please PM me if you can help. $$$$ivan dose have regans airbox and trailer should have room , maybe i should get ivan to drop it of

[Bert]

Is there anyone coming to Taumarunui from the Greytown (Wairarapa) area with room for a bike? I purchased a big wheel CVT scooter from Ivan and need to get it to Auckland. Please PM me if you can help. $$$$


ivan dose have regans airbox and trailer should have room , maybe i should get ivan to drop it of

Ivan might still have my old SL125 motor, maybe he might return that too, given he's not used it. Might still have my tf100 barrel as well....

[F5 Dave]

I have room from Hutt to palmy if he can get it here I could take it to palmy (then I need room to take another bike to Taumarunui. Coming up fri night.

[TZ350]

Ivan might still have my old SL125 motor, maybe he might return that too, given he's not used it. Might still have my tf100 barrel as well....

If you manage to sort something with Ivan I would be very grateful.

[Rick 52]

Most fun you can have with your leathers on !!
Body's road Taumarunui, great camping, magic track and a river to bath in
Lots of us heading down or up to the track Friday night for beer and chat.
don't miss out on free puppy cuddles :)

[TZ350]

I brought a bike from Ivan, its in Greytown Waiarapa, if anyone can collect it and bring it with them to Taumaranui I would be very greatfull and happy to pay for their trouble. If you can help please PM me.

[Pumba]

So what time are people thinking about arriving on friday night?

Depends on how grumpy the kids are if I make the trip Fri or sat

[Henk]

Looking forward to this.
Two questions

1. we have enough sidecars to make it worth the effort, how are we off for F5 bikes, not sure if I should throw in a spare F4 or an F5

2. Has anyone got been in touch with the folks down there and got opening up for Friday sorted?

[Bert]

Looking forward to this.
Two questions

1. we have enough sidecars to make it worth the effort, how are we off for F5 bikes, not sure if I should throw in a spare F4 or an F5

2. Has anyone got been in touch with the folks down there and got opening up for Friday sorted?

1a GPR one is all go.
1b all the effort went into the sidecar and blown up CDI..... So sorry not any F5 from palmy land.

2. No we were hoping you had?? Can you PM me the contact number and I'll give them a call. We were thinking about heading up first thing Friday.

[Henk]

I would have got in touch but the only contact details I had for Taumarunui was via the kartsport website, and they don't list Taumarunui anymore.
I'll get hold of Señor Bennett in the coming days and see if he had anything sorted. Worst case take enough water for morning coffee jump the fence and we should be fine.

[Dutchee]

Most fun you can have with your leathers on !!
Body's road Taumarunui, great camping, magic track and a river to bath in
Lots of us heading down or up to the track Friday night for beer and chat.
don't miss out on free puppy cuddles :)

Rain check for puppy cuddles? gonna have cat cuddles (hmm, he has stolen my spot and not looking at all guilty about it, so not sure I want cat cuddles after all lol)

does anyone want any catnip, as getting tempted to rip a heap of it out, as it is taking over the front "garden". Plants or dried are fine. Henk can bring down to Taumaranui.

[Rick 52]

Happy new year you lot :)

[Henk]

Happy new year you lot :)

Aye indeed, happy new year. Let's all make it a good one.

[Dutchee]

All the best for 2014 :)

[F5 Dave]

I'll have my 50 or my name isn't . . .well whatever it is:crazy:

[cotswold]

[QUOTE=Henk;1130656495]Looking forward to this.
Two questions

1. how are we off for F5 bikes, not sure if I should throw in a spare F4 or an F5

Mine will be there but not sure if it will be running, it's having some surgery on friday so I'll keep my fingers crossed. I may end up sharing Johns green 150

[Henk]

[QUOTE=Henk;1130656495]Looking forward to this.
Two questions

1. how are we off for F5 bikes, not sure if I should throw in a spare F4 or an F5

Mine will be there but not sure if it will be running, it's having some surgery on friday so I'll keep my fingers crossed. I may end up sharing Johns green 150

Let me know. If yours is along I'll throw Craig's in, if not I am under no illusions of being able to live with Dave's one.

[cotswold]

[QUOTE=cotswold;1130656600]

Let me know. If yours is along I'll throw Craig's in, if not I am under no illusions of being able to live with Dave's one.

I watched the last couple of GP's and no one seems to live with Daves Kreidler

[Henk]

Got the 100 in the van now so you better sack up and bring your 75cc cheater bike

[F5 Dave]

Small bore then? :Oops:

[Henk]

Friday night jacked up with the powers that be.
If anyone beats me there, which is quite likely, and needs access to the club rooms give me a call on 021 144 3090 and I'll tell you where the key should be stashed if they have been there to stash it before you.

By the way, can anyone bring a chainsaw? Mine is a bit tired.

[Bert]

do we need a BBQ??

[SHELRACING]

2. Has anyone got been in touch with the folks down there and got opening up for Friday sorted?[/QUOTE]

Hi guys, the track is all ready for you. The key for the track is ready and in its usual spot. Same place as last year.

I do have a key for the gate as well.

I will be at work until 2pm, but can open up after that if needed.

As normal bring some warm clothes as the morning and evening temp is quite cool. We have plenty of fog this morning.
It was suppose to be thunder and rain yesterday but it turned out a beautiful day with only a small amount of rain at 6pm. So dont take the weather reports too seriously.
Yes you will probably need to bring you own BBQ.
Ellen

[Pumba]

Right, just got the exhaust back on the sidecar and tidied up a few bits and pieces (like the rocking engine that probably broke the exhaust to start with). Haven't fitted the new tires yet, but I might take them with me just in case I get motivated track side. Better plug in and charge my battery pack as we have proven my swinger nearly dies when he has to push it in the start line.

Looked at the solo as well, even changed a broken brake lever. Should be mint.

Plan at the moment is to arrive about 5 or 6pm tomorrow night. Hope there is not to much rain as my tent is not great!

[Henk]

Weather should be OK. I'll have a back up start pack to save your swinger if yours dies. You should just put a battery in it you know, that way you'll have poof start when you stall it in the line as well :)

[Pumba]

Yea I know I should, and of course that is the plan. I am just being tight.

Anyone got any older half decent ones lying around? Through the moves I have gotten rid of the couple that would have fine for the task.

[koba]

Yea I know I should, and of course that is the plan. I am just being tight.

Anyone got any older half decent ones lying around? Through the moves I have gotten rid of the couple that would have fine for the task.

I have a couple that have come out of the FXR's...
Sealed units, were working fine when removed blah blah, can bring one up if you want?

May be rooted now but then again maybe fine after a charge.

[Pumba]

I have a couple that have come out of the FXR's...
Sealed units, were working fine when removed blah blah, can bring one up if you want?

May be rooted now but then again maybe fine after a charge.

Worth ago mate, throw one in.

[Bert]

do we need a BBQ??

BBQ is packed in the hillbillie bus.

[Henk]

BBQ is packed in the hillbillie bus.

Was there room with all the banjos?


At Steve's request I'm going to try and do a port run in the morning.
If you want anything let me know. From memory the menu is

House port $20 or $30 but it isn't that good
White port $35
Tawny $45
Directors $50 or 70 for a liter and a half.

Let me know.

[F5 Dave]

Golly will this rain stop? Hopefully it will rain out.

[Dutchee]

Golly will this rain stop? Hopefully it will rain out.
no rain here :)

[F5 Dave]

Thanks, make sure it stays that way till I get there. Then it can rain:rolleyes:.

[SHELRACING]

Hi guys its raining here now. Just started. 8.30pm. been fine all day.
weather for tomorrow looks good.

[SHELRACING]

Heres some pics from today. Its been a warm day and no rain.

[SHELRACING]

What you do after racing in Taum.

[SHELRACING]

Chill out and relax with a cold beer.

[SHELRACING]

Best camp site

[Dutchee]

Best camp site

thanks for sharing the pix Ellen :)
tell them all to wear sunscreen lol
Michelle :)

[cotswold]

port on the corner lived up to previous years exploits but with no injuries, apart from the stench that ended up all over the 2 participents caused by very stagnent water.....:lol:

I have to say watching Malcolm finish a very close 2nd to team GPRs factory rider in heavy rain was outstanding, meh do I hear? Malcolm was the only A grade rider on Slicks.........Awesome

[F5 Dave]

Go Koba! I of course wimped out and went home, but on the other hand I am home to have a roast lamb. Thanks all. Love that track!

[mr bucketracer]

had a great time . good pic's ! , so so close racing , realy the top five to six in some race's could of taken it ! i need to quialfy better

[Dutchee]

Go Koba! I of course wimped out and went home, but on the other hand I am home to have a roast lamb. Thanks all. Love that track!

have you seen the pix from those staying tonight? somehow I don't think roast lamb would do the trick, even if there is no river pictures :)

[seymour14]

Holy Crap.

12 stitches.

And that was only to close my gob, then they took a look at me elbow...:facepalm:

Great fun regardless, all credit to where credit is due, and see ya next round.

[mr bucketracer]

Holy Crap.

12 stitches.

And that was only to close my gob, then they took a look at me elbow...:facepalm:

Great fun regardless, all credit to where credit is due, and see ya next round.thats more than i thought

[Dutchee]

Holy Crap.

12 stitches.

And that was only to close my gob, then they took a look at me elbow...:facepalm:

Great fun regardless, all credit to where credit is due, and see ya next round.
Sooo, if you got 12 stitches to shut your gob, how many would it take to shut Henk's gob? would I need to take my own string along or will they have something strong enough?

glad nothing more serious happened :)

[Bert]

Holy Crap.

12 stitches.

And that was only to close my gob, then they took a look at me elbow...:facepalm:

Great fun regardless, all credit to where credit is due, and see ya next round.

Bugger buddy.
I hope you filled the a c c forms in as a mountain bike crash.

But it was apparently the best crash of the weekend...
Shame it was team mates:facepalm:

Great weekend everyone.
As normal it was a bloody laugh a minute.

[seymour14]

Got to the hospital at 2pm, was at Taumarunui McDee's at 6pm!! Could not believe how many people they called in to look at my elbow joint, each one had to stick their finger in there and go "Does that hurt"?

Finally stuck in some deep stitches and then a second row above, it only hurts a little bit now thankfully, and that was from holding on for grim death as my wife drove us home...

Nee Penn...think stockcars.

No worries team mate, bit piffed I took the pair of us out, seems to be coming a tradition at Taumarunui. One I hope to break.:(

[Bert]

Got to the hospital at 2pm, was at Taumarunui McDee's at 6pm!! Could not believe how many people they called in to look at my elbow joint, each one had to stick their finger in there and go "Does that hurt"?

Finally stuck in some deep stitches and then a second row above, it only hurts a little bit now thankfully, and that was from holding on for grim death as my wife drove us home...

Nee Penn...think stockcars.

No worries team mate, bit piffed I took the pair of us out, seems to be coming a tradition at Taumarunui. One I hope to break.:(

Not sure what will hurt more, double row stitches or the ear bashing you would have likely got on the way home from wifey.... Hope the little ones weren't to shaken up seeing all that.

Next time we are there, I'm making you sit on every corner you haven't crashed on and skull a beer....

[jasonu]

Got to the hospital at 2pm, was at Taumarunui McDee's at 6pm!! Could not believe how many people they called in to look at my elbow joint, each one had to stick their finger in there and go "Does that hurt"?

Finally stuck in some deep stitches and then a second row above, it only hurts a little bit now thankfully, and that was from holding on for grim death as my wife drove us home...
(

Pix please :sick:

[seymour14]

Pix please :sick:

Adults only section, mind you looks a tad better then the opened up version. Feeling quite good today, neck is more sore then anything. Hope Kels is doing alright too, he took quite a fall also.

[F5 Dave]

Heal well guys

[Bert]

Adults only section, mind you looks a tad better then the opened up version. Feeling quite good today, neck is more sore then anything. Hope Kels is doing alright too, he took quite a fall also.

Yea looked way more impressive opened up to the bone... funny that I ended up being the one tape'ing it up for you. Must add butterfly stitchers to the first aid kit.

I trust Kels got home safely; was a little concerned until I had a little chat directly before he left. I'd imagine he will be feeling it today as he hit the ground bloody hard.

[koba]

Best weekend ever!

[Henk]

Good weekend with crap results for me. Two dead lasts and a crashed out.
Love that place though.

[seymour14]

Good weekend with crap results for me. Two dead lasts and a crashed out.
Love that place though.

True that (love that place), family were well happy with the weekend away (even with a bit of rain at the last).

What's the word on the next round? Or is it still under delicate negotiation?

[mr bucketracer]

sounds like the sidecar was handling good , just need to get the engine running better

[Henk]

True that (love that place), family were well happy with the weekend away (even with a bit of rain at the last).

What's the word on the next round? Or is it still under delicate negotiation?

Still under negotiation.

[Pumba]

Great weekend guys. Think I have now got everything dry.

My racing wasn't great and worthy of my qualifying spot but hey who gives a shit when you are having that much fun. Got to say it was well worth the effort of carting the chair down! Shame we couldn't get in some proper races (especially in the wet on Sunday!).

Cant wait to go back.

Oh and I know there was a conversation at some stage of the weekend about a photo sequence of me on the sweeper back the last time I was at Tamuranui (2008 would you believe!), well I managed to find it.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=109119&d=1225267390

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=109120&d=1225267390

[mr bucketracer]

so did you stay on it pumba ? what would be cool is a low key meeting with no points and get some more sidecar racing happening

[Pumba]

Yea I somehow rode that one out:crazy:

[kel]

Adults only section, mind you looks a tad better then the opened up version. Feeling quite good today, neck is more sore then anything. Hope Kels is doing alright too, he took quite a fall also.

Looks like the local doc did a nice job.
Im all good thanks. Horror of a day on track but a good weekend away camping with the kids. We believe my son may have set a new scootering lap record at 1.14 :D just before he wiped out through the downhill ess :facepalm:
Pumba you certainly deserved your place on the grid, you looked strong from the first lap of qualifying.
And well done Scott on the win (not that I got to see it). Your round the outside passing moves in race one were really entertaining to watch, did anyone have a camera running?

[seymour14]

Looks like the local doc did a nice job.
Im all good thanks. Horror of a day on track but a good weekend away camping with the kids. We believe my son may have set a new scootering lap record at 1.14 :D just before he wiped out through the downhill ess :facepalm:
Pumba you certainly deserved your place on the grid, you looked strong from the first lap of qualifying.
And well done Scott on the win (not that I got to see it). Your round the outside passing moves in race one were really entertaining to watch, did anyone have a camera running?

I got some limited footage of all the A-Grade stuff. Had to stand in an awkward place to get out of the rain, so probably got about 3/4 of the track. Brent should get some footage up in a little while.

[Bert]

I got some limited footage of all the A-Grade stuff. Had to stand in an awkward place to get out of the rain, so probably got about 3/4 of the track. Brent should get some footage up in a little while.

Worlds slowest upload... Sorry about the shit quality...
Full HD DVDs will be available at the end of the series.

Race 1


http://youtu.be/ejZdQlFS0Dw

Race 2


http://youtu.be/Vka3x8SPyVU

[Bert]

Race 3


http://youtu.be/soDEGP8Z7ZE

[F5 Dave]

I got some new wets. Must use them some day.

Just glad we got some dry riding on Saturday. And a dry race which is why I was pushing for one. Very hard track to pass on, but I love riding it.

Thought I was going fast on the 50 but Regan dispelled that thought when he blew past on the straight. Was doing 25.6. Could win on the 50 8 yrs ago if you could get ahead
Things have changed

[koba]

Worlds slowest upload... Sorry about the shit quality...
Full HD DVDs will be available at the end of the series.

Race 1


http://youtu.be/ejZdQlFS0Dw



I'm 1 frame in to this and I love it already :2thumbsup

[Farmaken]

I still cannot understand how you were getting around the sweeper so fast - I thought I was past you so many times and then there you were in front of me again !!!:blink:

[koba]

I still cannot understand how you were getting around the sweeper so fast - I thought I was past you so many times and then there you were in front of me again !!!:blink:

My onboard vid would have been heaps better if it showed the wheel I could see out of the corner of my eye.
I'll try post some of my vid's sometime but I need a better computer first, most need a bit of an edit.

That Sweeper is a funny corner, unlike any other I've known.

[Henk]

That sweeper is indeed a funny corner, still haven't got it nailed but I've been building on it for years now and am getting closer. In the dry at least.
I used to not like the track all that much, now I love it.

[steamroller]

Worlds slowest upload... Sorry about the shit quality...
Full HD DVDs will be available at the end of the series.

Race 1


http://youtu.be/ejZdQlFS0Dw

Race 2


http://youtu.be/Vka3x8SPyVU

Great video man, what can i say 3 riders out there that deserved to win. Scott who got me in the last race damn it haha,:not::not: but rick and scott were flying and man koba on slicks great work boys

[kel]

Had to stand in an awkward place to get out of the rain

Clearly my kids were standing next to you. Loving their commentary -

Son "Daddys going really fast" :clap:
Daughter "No he's not" :scratch:
Son "Yes he is, he's coming second" :2thumbsup
Daughter "Not for long" :(

Two clear identities showing through, the supporter and the realist :lol:

[seymour14]

Clearly my kids were standing next to you. Loving their commentary -

Son "Daddys going really fast" :clap:
Daughter "No he's not" :scratch:
Son "Yes he is, he's coming second" :2thumbsup
Daughter "Not for long" :(

Two clear identities showing through, the supporter and the realist :lol:

Yes, they were entertaining, and both made good spotters for me, as they generally saw the "offs" before I did.

I did accidentally catch your fall too, at about 7min 24 secs you will see yourself dismounting in the background as Scott came down the straight in the foreground. You didn't look to flash as you got off the track, thought you were at the point of passing out.

Mind you, look who is talking, I got to test my helmet also...

Don't think the video of the last B-Grade race will get online, my wife was recording, and even though she saw nothing of the crash due to the trees, the amount of expletives that came out afterwards may make Youtube ban us for life.

[mr bucketracer]

Clearly my kids were standing next to you. Loving their commentary -

Son "Daddys going really fast" :clap:
Daughter "No he's not" :scratch:
Son "Yes he is, he's coming second" :2thumbsup
Daughter "Not for long" :(

Two clear identities showing through, the supporter and the realist :lol:lol just about need a camera on the kides to here what there saying

[ac3_snow]

Did somebody leave a gas can at the track?

[Paul in NZ]

That looks very entertaining....

[seymour14]

Did somebody leave a gas can at the track?

Cos I was bundled off in a hurry, I am not sure that GPR got the orange petrol container that was left in the main room? Will ask the others, it was probably 3/4 full from memory.

[Bert]

Did somebody leave a gas can at the track?


Cos I was bundled off in a hurry, I am not sure that GPR got the orange petrol container that was left in the main room? Will ask the others, it was probably 3/4 full from memory.

Yea its one of our cans; went to grab it but got talking....



That looks very entertaining....


Yip very very entertaining. more racing than you ever get on a big bike during a meeting.


out of interest did anyone get a copy of results?