Nick Cole and Kawasaki

[Shaun Harris]

2014 is there year!

[haydes55]

Go team Kwikasfuki!

He was impressive to watch at Wanganui.

Even though I'm biased because I ride a kwaka, I want to see Sloan win for revenge haha :popcorn:

[leopardskin]

nick cole looking damn fast this morning - agree that this could be his year

[300weatherby]

nick cole looking damn fast this morning - agree that this could be his year

Looking fast, and finishing second! just as it should be, GO DENNIS!!!!:clap:

[ellipsis]

Looking fast, and finishing second! just as it should be, GO DENNIS!!!!:clap:


...it's a long way to the shop...Dennis did race a bloody good race to show he can be there tho..

[Steve Gauge]

awesome race and close finish , what happened to choppa I was hoping he would have been at the pointed end of the field

[ellipsis]

...can't imagine the hurdles racing with a broked wrist...good on him for being out there..

[Steve Gauge]

is that what it was , that's pretty hard core

[300weatherby]

...it's a long way to the shop...Dennis did race a bloody good race to show he can be there tho..

My money on Dennis to win the title, who finished 3 last time? no Stroud or Bugden this time........... Shiriffs missed out today but will be back in the mix, I reckon the battle is going to be Dennis/Craig/Nick all series long.

[MVnut]

Nick's only mistake today was picking which side to pass the lapped rider at the dipper, a bit unfortunate....my money would be on Nick tomorrow, and probably the series

[300weatherby]

Nick's only mistake today was picking which side to pass the lapped rider at the dipper, a bit unfortunate....my money would be on Nick tomorrow, and probably the series

Dennis three, Nick zip. A great start for the South!, Nick and co better get to it, or it just might get away from them!:yes:

[MVnut]

Dennis three, Nick zip. A great start for the South!, Nick and co better get to it, or it just might get away from them!:yes:

Dennis certainly rode great today and Nick had no answer. Shame Hayden had electrical gremlins, he was riding superbly. Great to see Tony Rees again

[Wingnut]

Where is Bugden this year? Injured?

[quickbuck]

Bugden is enjoying his summer at home this year.... Fitzgerald with electrical gremlins mvnut? Really? I guess you could say that the fuel pump failed to pump the air in the tank.... And then it could have been an electrical bolt that came loose in race 3......

Sent from my Nokia using Tapa talk.

[wayne]

not the $400 donation to mnz for running out of fuel trick ?

[300weatherby]

Dennis certainly rode great today and Nick had no answer. Shame Hayden had electrical gremlins, he was riding superbly. Great to see Tony Rees again

Hadn't really factored Fitzgerald into the mix prior, but if he puts gas in the tank next time (opps, sorry, ment checks the electrical connections.....), he really could be a spoiler.

[ellipsis]

...it was a fantastic display from all the classes all weekend...very close racing at all levels...a bunch of good talent, going for it...still a long way to the shop for all...

[Shaun Harris]

...it was a fantastic display from all the classes all weekend...very close racing at all levels...a bunch of good talent, going for it...still a long way to the shop for all...












It sure was awsome racing to watch on www.livetiming.co.nz Thanks team. The rider that stood out the most to me was Baillie Perriton, very impressive to race with the 2 riders that he was.

Tyler Lincoln, Big Congratulations on your Tripple


Tony Rees, making old people look fast!!!!

Great work Mr Charlette

Hang in there Mr Cole

[ellipsis]

...there were a few noticeably outstanding rides from a few riders...Tyler seems to step up a little more every time I see him race, his battle with Matt Hoogie was epic...Baillie the same, he made Jake work...Vanessa Woodley Gill's fastest lap and finishing up at the quick end all weekend was fantastic to watch also...good on you...really good coverage from Ctas all weekend...a couple of glitches, but shit happens...

[SWERVE]

It sure was awsome racing to watch on www.livetiming.co.nz Thanks team. The rider that stood out the most to me was Baillie Perriton, very impressive to race with the 2 riders that he was.

Tyler Lincoln, Big Congratulations on your Tripple


Tony Rees, making old people look fast!!!!

Great work Mr Charlette

Hang in there Mr Cole

Means a lot to Bailie to get praise from someone such as yourself Shaun:niceone: He has put in SO much hard work this season...not just on any bike he could lay his hands on...but fitness/diet etc The whole nine yards. And its paid off. Found it hard to cope last year (debut season) as he was only 15... with riding well and getting no recognition as Luke stole the show. But its amazing what a difference a year makes at that age in his maturity and outlook. I will do everything I can to get this young lad the breaks he deserves whether it be Aussie or Europe. Every $/minute I have put into him has been returned 10x over in appreciation / commitment and results. His current sponsors are over the moon with their:first: investment.

[Shaun Harris]

Means a lot to Bailie to get praise from someone such as yourself Shaun:niceone: He has put in SO much hard work this season...not just on any bike he could lay his hands on...but fitness/diet etc The whole nine yards. And its paid off. Found it hard to cope last year (debut season) as he was only 15... with riding well and getting no recognition as Luke stole the show. But its amazing what a difference a year makes at that age in his maturity and outlook. I will do everything I can to get this young lad the breaks he deserves whether it be Aussie or Europe. Every $/minute I have put into him has been returned 10x over in appreciation / commitment and results. His current sponsors are over the moon with their:first: investment.





Cheers Swerve and bloody good on you and others for giving the lad a break. I might be coming for a play in the 250 class at Manfeild, so will be be great to get my arse kicked by young talent as Bailie.

[quickbuck]

I might be coming for a play in the 250 class at Manfeild, so will be be great to get my arse kicked by young talent as Bailie.
That will be awesome Shaun!
Do it.... They are so much fun!

[Shaun Harris]

That will be awesome Shaun!
Do it.... They are so much fun!












That is exactually why I want too man, I have been offered one for manfield, but will weight untill it is a 100% Guaranteed offer. Time for an old has been to have some fun on 2 wheels again. I would have been racing in the STH this yearon my 600 but have to move house this week so could not make it down there dam it.

Another young rider may end up with my 600 for the Nth Island rounds, just got to confirm a couple of things yet

[quickbuck]

That is exactually why I want too man, I have been offered one for manfield, but will weight untill it is a 100% Guaranteed offer. Time for an old has been to have some fun on 2 wheels again. I would have been racing in the STH this yearon my 600 but have to move house this week so could not make it down there dam it.

Another young rider may end up with my 600 for the Nth Island rounds, just got to confirm a couple of things yet
Nice, sounds great.
If you need anything for the 250 give me a yell I will see if I can help sort it.... I am presuming it is a Ninja?

[Shaun Harris]

Nice, sounds great.
If you need anything for the 250 give me a yell I will see if I can help sort it.... I am presuming it is a Ninja?







cheers man, but the bike is all good to go now, and yes re the Ninja

[angelindisguise]

With Nick on Pole Position today and Dennis around 9th place anything can still happen, but I'm still cheering on for Nick... I recon he's got it this year... He's got the focus and determination he had back in 2009 when he won the 600's title....

[roogazza]

With Nick on Pole Position today and Dennis around 9th place anything can still happen, but I'm still cheering on for Nick... I recon he's got it this year... He's got the focus and determination he had back in 2009 when he won the 600's title....
He just pipped Charlise for third , five minutes ago ...:yes:

[ellipsis]

...that was some race...

[ellipsis]

...that was actually a whole heap of close, exciting stuff all day...I hear the wind will be big time tomorrow, thats only a forecast though...will make things difficult for the lightweights...

[Rcktfsh]

...that was some race...

0.4 sec between 1st and 4th, well deserved win and good pass on Dennis by Nick on the last lap.


It sure was awsome racing to watch on www.livetiming.co.nz Thanks team. The rider that stood out the most to me was Baillie Perriton, very impressive to race with the 2 riders that he was.



Rode away from Lewis & Burgess today on a bike that didn't look quick down the back straight.

[300weatherby]

He just pipped Charlise for third , five minutes ago ...:yes:

Dennis got Nick from ninth, not a bad effort don't you think????, the only reason Nick got back in front was because of Smith's stunt after he fucked up it at the hairpin, could easily been three down at the left hander- Dennis ain't happy!

[300weatherby]

0.4 sec between 1st and 4th, well deserved win and good pass on Dennis by Nick on the last lap.



Rode away from Lewis & Burgess today on a bike that didn't look quick down the back straight.

Go and watch the footage from the hairpin entry to the left turn exit again, nothing to do with your boy Cole being clever, good or special- thank James Smith for the position change.

[Rcktfsh]

Go and watch the footage from the hairpin entry to the left turn exit again, nothing to do with your boy Cole being clever, good or special- thank James Smith for the position change.

Dennis coming through from 9th was very impressive, however the both had to deal with James overcooking things (racing incidents happen in races) which Nick managed better. Can't wait for todays racing.

[roogazza]

Dennis got Nick from ninth, not a bad effort don't you think????, the only reason Nick got back in front was because of Smith's stunt after he fucked up it at the hairpin, could easily been three down at the left hander- Dennis ain't happy!
Yes , from ninth is good. I watched the start on ctas and he was a rocket to the first corner.
I'm not a fan of one over the other, in fact any really !

Nice that we can see a little bike racing on ctas, might even watch a couple today as it's too windy for me to ride.

[Rcktfsh]

Yes , from ninth is good. I watched the start on ctas and he was a rocket to the first corner.
I'm not a fan of one over the other, in fact any really !

Nice that we can see a little bike racing on ctas, might even watch a couple today as it's too windy for me to ride.

Racing didn't disappoint, more twists and turns than a season final of Shortland street. can't wait for the final two rounds.

[ellipsis]

...from the Superbikes down to the Development class, the two Sth Island rounds have been totally absorbing and exciting. Dennis looks real hungry, but the battles over two rounds between Tyler Lincoln and Matt Hoogie on the 125's were fairly epic...the stellar performance over two rounds has to be Baillie Perriton's efforts...such talent out there in all the classes...too much to mention...yeehaa..

[MVnut]

.................................................. so, who won what?

[Robert Taylor]

With Nick on Pole Position today and Dennis around 9th place anything can still happen, but I'm still cheering on for Nick... I recon he's got it this year... He's got the focus and determination he had back in 2009 when he won the 600's title....

If he had changed the internal rear shock setting when I wanted him to ( instead of being afraid to do so, but riders get like that ) he would have had a better weekend!
It was a risk to do so ( you dont get a test session inbetween races ) but it paid off in spades as he a was in the third race at Levels then able to stay with Dennis the whole race instead of fading with tyre degradation.

[Edbear]

If he had changed the internal rear shock setting when I wanted him to ( instead of being afraid to do so, but riders get like that ) he would have had a better weekend!
It was a risk to do so ( you dont get a test session inbetween races ) but it paid off in spades as he a was in the third race at Levels then able to stay with Dennis the whole race instead of fading with tyre degradation.

He's a fast learner though.

[300weatherby]

If he had changed the internal rear shock setting when I wanted him to ( instead of being afraid to do so, but riders get like that ) he would have had a better weekend!
It was a risk to do so ( you dont get a test session inbetween races ) but it paid off in spades as he a was in the third race at Levels then able to stay with Dennis the whole race instead of fading with tyre degradation.

Lucky for him he was starting way up ahead on the grid then, and manages to "stay with Dennis", imagine if Dennis had qualified on the front row in the first place.......... I would expect he does not qualify that badly again, so look out!!! (you would have to have pretty bad luck to break another top out spring!)

[jellywrestler]

Lucky for him he was starting way up ahead on the grid then, and manages to "stay with Dennis", imagine if Dennis had qualified on the front row in the first place.......... I would expect he does not qualify that badly again, so look out!!! (you would have to have pretty bad luck to break another top out spring!)

Dennis has certainaly marked his territory this season but we're less than half way through......

[Robert Taylor]

Lucky for him he was starting way up ahead on the grid then, and manages to "stay with Dennis", imagine if Dennis had qualified on the front row in the first place.......... I would expect he does not qualify that badly again, so look out!!! (you would have to have pretty bad luck to break another top out spring!)

Dennis is a delight to work for and (frankly) always has been. Im thankful we found the issue with the top out spring before the last race. But it wasnt that so much that was frustrating him in practice, it was a fueling problem.
But yes 4 , 2 then 1 from 9th grid spot is impressive.
He and Nick have certainly expressed their intentions. As contracted Ohlins riders they both receive the same attention, as do the other 4 contracted Superbike riders. How they choose to maximise all the possibilities is up to them

[Robert Taylor]

He's a fast learner though.

With all respect to Nick in this instance he wasnt fast enough in accepting that a change in setting was called for. As I said it was a risk but it paid off.

[suzuki21]

If he had changed the internal rear shock setting when I wanted him to ( instead of being afraid to do so, but riders get like that ) he would have had a better weekend!
It was a risk to do so ( you dont get a test session inbetween races ) but it paid off in spades as he a was in the third race at Levels then able to stay with Dennis the whole race instead of fading with tyre degradation.

Im glad it worked well, but usually if the bike isn't sorted before race day it's generally to late unless the bike is so bad that anything is worth a try. Hence I can see why Nick was a bit scared of change. It would be a similar comparison (I think) to be tempted by a hot looking chick on wedding day - but its far more practical to try the change on stag do night first and then decide before hand.

[Robert Taylor]

Im glad it worked well, but usually if the bike isn't sorted before race day it's generally to late unless the bike is so bad that anything is worth a try. Hence I can see why Nick was a bit scared of change. It would be a similar comparison (I think) to be tempted by a hot looking chick on wedding day - but its far more practical to try the change on stag do night first and then decide before hand.

Pretty eloquent and thoughtful way of putting it Steve

[jellywrestler]

and then decide before hand.

so did you get a woman or are you still using your hand?

[Shaun Harris]

so did you get a woman or are you still using your hand?











Just dead animals where he works

[Robert Taylor]

so did you get a woman or are you still using your hand?

Im not sure its appropriate for the human race to extend the Sangster gene pool when there are better genes available such as those from Margaret Thatcher

[BuzzardNZ]

Im not sure its appropriate for the human race to extend the Sangster gene pool when there are better genes available such as those from Margaret Thatcher

You'll have to dig the bitch up to get into those 'genes' !

[suzuki21]

Just dead animals where he works

I have never heard of milk and cheese being called a dead animal before.

[Shaun Harris]

I have never heard of milk and cheese being called a dead animal before.








Good place to hide the pleasure release then

[codgyoleracer]

Dennis certainly rode great today and Nick had no answer. Shame Hayden had electrical gremlins, he was riding superbly. Great to see Tony Rees again

Its a real mix of new riders and some established ones this year , which is great to see - and it has provided some good close racing. First time winners like Smith, Moir, is neat as well. Hopefully we see Fitzgerald on that list too at some point MV.

[Robert Taylor]

Its a real mix of new riders and some established ones this year , which is great to see - and it has provided some good close racing. First time winners like Smith, Moir, is neat as well. Hopefully we see Fitzgerald on that list too at some point MV.

Exactly, no one should underestimate Hayden. He deserves some good luck or rather an end to a run of bad luck.