2014 Sidecar GP?

[seymour14]

What do you all reckon? Have we the numbers?

20 lapper on the Saturday perhaps? (Or is there a minimum laps that need to happen that is greater then this?).

Probably been about 10 years in the waiting, time for a roll call I reckon!

Thoughts please...:D

[mr bucketracer]

will need the up graded lisance, old broken down crazyman maybe in

[Henk]

We would probably be in. Chris phoned me yesterday and told me they can probably rustle up two. Do we have two more?

[seymour14]

We would probably be in. Chris phoned me yesterday and told me they can probably rustle up two. Do we have two more?

Sounds promising, any more news on the $50 special event license and whether it can be done on the day? Obviously us passengers need a license too I guess.

[Henk]

Upgrade licence can't be done on the day, pre entries only so we can let MNZ know how many and who. We should have the entry forms up by the end of the week.

[seymour14]

Upgrade licence can't be done on the day, pre entries only so we can let MNZ know how many and who. We should have the entry forms up by the end of the week.

That's good to know, can get sorted now.

Better weld me elbow back up...

[Pumba]

Mine should be there. Was not sure I was going to bother with the upgraded licence though. After watching the fun others were having on it at Tamuarnui not sure I could do that for the GP though.

[koba]

Happy to fill in if anyone is short on Manpower.
I guess that's not really in shortage like rigs are though.

[seymour14]

Happy to fill in if anyone is short on Manpower.
I guess that's not really in shortage like rigs are though.

You never know, there might be one or two rigs with a lack of paid up patrons. Hope owners won't begrudge people having a go if there is some silverware on the line...

[koba]

MNZ Licence is on the to-do list, better get on to that now...

[Henk]

We still have the sidecar endurance trophies for the race we didn't run on the two hour weekend. We can put those up for grabs if there aren't enough entries for a GP.

[koba]

We still have the sidecar endurance trophies for the race we didn't run on the two hour weekend. We can put those up for grabs if there aren't enough entries for a GP.


You gunna try catch up?

[wildman]

Okay mine should be running for GP, will know for sure by mid Feb. I won't be swinging on it as arthritis in legs is to painful now and i don't think my rider will be available:killingme either ,so it's there if a team want to try it . Two strokes rule or keep you broke:killingme

[Rick 52]

We still have the sidecar endurance trophies for the race we didn't run on the two hour weekend. We can put those up for grabs if there aren't enough entries for a GP.

Put our name on it now, Ay Henk :killingme

[Pumba]

So are we doing a proper Sidecar GP? (as in do I need a licence)

[Henk]

To be honest I don't know, we'd need six

1. Pumba
2. Banjo playing mouth breathers from Palmy
3. Lawrences
4. More Lawrences
5. Rick and I
6. The only thing I can think of is either the scooter chair or Brian and Mel

I guess the sooner we get replies form all of the above or any others I forgot the sooner folk can get onto licences.
I'll be posting the entry form up here tomorrow, if you need the one event upgrade, please get the entries in as soon as pos.

[cotswold]

[QUOTE=Henk;1130674440]To be honest I don't know, we'd need six

1. Pumba
2. Banjo playing mouth breathers from Palmy
3. Lawrences
4. More Lawrences
5. Rick and I
6. The only thing I can think of is either the scooter chair or Brian and Mel

I would think the Scooter would be available to use if anybody was young , fit and brave enough to want to give it a go. Pm me. It may have to be picked up from Auckland though as my van is too small and not too sure what JS is doing yet.

[mr bucketracer]

To be honest I don't know, we'd need six

1. Pumba
2. Banjo playing mouth breathers from Palmy
3. Lawrences
4. More Lawrences
5. Rick and I
6. The only thing I can think of is either the scooter chair or Brian and Mel

I guess the sooner we get replies form all of the above or any others I forgot the sooner folk can get onto licences.
I'll be posting the entry form up here tomorrow, if you need the one event upgrade, please get the entries in as soon as pos.i might ring the school . they should get 2 hot motors for this event and keep them just for it

[seymour14]

i might ring the school . they should get 2 hot motors for this event and keep them just for it

That, and I wonder if Wildman's rig was up for being borrowed still? That would give us another, as long as there were two guinea pigs who were close to the end of their lives who wanted to try it...:rolleyes:

[koba]

That, and I wonder if Wildman's rig was up for being borrowed still? That would give us another, as long as there were two guinea pigs who were close to the end of their lives who wanted to try it...:rolleyes:

Only need one more...

[mr bucketracer]

Only need one more...hel's ? , regan big K

[koba]

It ain't that hard to find 2 idiots among this crowd!

[Henk]

It ain't that hard to find 2 idiots among this crowd!

Try getting hold of Gazza to see if you can bludge it and Racer40 for transport. I'm sure Chris will help with haulage if he can.

[koba]

Does it actually go?

[Henk]

Does it actually go?

Yep, they beat upon occasion

[koba]

Yep, they beat upon occasion

Gazza's or Wildmans?

[Henk]

Gazza's or Wildmans?

Gazza's, Wildman's seems to struggle to put more than three laps together without breaking down.

[koba]

I best process this in the morning...

[Henk]

I best process this in the morning...

Gazza can be quite hard to get hold of.

[koba]

Gazza can be quite hard to get hold of.

Sent him a PM but forgot to say who I am. :wacko:
Hopefully he reads this.

If you see him can you get his number or something?

[seymour14]

Sent him a PM but forgot to say who I am. :wacko:
Hopefully he reads this.

If you see him can you get his number or something?

Good to see your making a big effort. I am only getting a license to be a Sidecar swinger, would be great to see these reemerge after so many years off the scene. Will remind Scotty to talk to the Feilding Ag. School, see if they can muster one or two.

There is also some extra bling up for grabs, will post a picture soon...

[Pumba]

.....I am only getting a license to be a Sidecar swinger.....

Well I better scrounge up my coins then as well so we can make this thing happen (we better get the number or else :cry:)

[Henk]

I flicked Chris a PM in the hope that he can either bludge a rig off Brenton, get Des to turn up, or both, would be damn good to make this happen.

[wildman]

Gazza's, Wildman's seems to struggle to put more than three laps together without breaking down.

Which one the sidecar or the swinger? Lost enthusiasim a bit right now having a few health issues. If someone has a TF motor they can put in it then their welcome to come grab it and use it for a while.

[koba]

Mr Bucketracer!?!

You got a TF?

[mr bucketracer]

Mr Bucketracer!?!

You got a TF?i have , just need a radater , can plum up if there on friday

[koba]

Hmm, the chances of getting something like that sorted on the day are low, especially with other fleet members to care for...

Still...

[seymour14]

Hmm, the chances of getting something like that sorted on the day are low, especially with other fleet members to care for...

Still...

Team GPR will get it going, even if I have to push it around.........again!

[wildman]

Team GPR will get it going, even if I have to push it around.........again!

Hey if i'm not swinging it'll be easier to push this time. Original radiator and header tank are mounted back on it, would need a vacum take off on motor you are going to use to make fuel pump work, have done it before by taping into inlet manifold, ideally you need to go into barrel below piston. Not to hard to slot motor in would take about an hour or two, can bring exhausts, cdi's coils and chain. So if you definately want to run it let me know and i'll get it to Tokoroa on the Friday and we can try to get it going

[racer40]

Come on Seymour 14 take him up on the offer, I am bringing 2, maybe 3 sidecars down in the truck as well. I would love to see more than 8 there.

[koba]

I'm loving the enthusiasm here, even though it may be a mission it's cool to see the determination to make this GP happen!

[Bert]

Team GPR will get it going, even if I have to push it around.........again!


Hey if i'm not swinging it'll be easier to push this time. Original radiator and header tank are mounted back on it, would need a vacum take off on motor you are going to use to make fuel pump work, have done it before by taping into inlet manifold, ideally you need to go into barrel below piston. Not to hard to slot motor in would take about an hour or two, can bring exhausts, cdi's coils and chain. So if you definately want to run it let me know and i'll get it to Tokoroa on the Friday and we can try to get it going


Come on Seymour 14 take him up on the offer, I am bringing 2, maybe 3 sidecars down in the truck as well. I would love to see more than 8 there.

Wildman, bring it down and between the members of GPR I'm sure it will be up very quickly. All of us have had TF/TS buckets and know them inside out (well mine spent more time on the bench than at the track:pinch: but +20 years of abuse will do that!). The more the better!!

[seymour14]

Hey if i'm not swinging it'll be easier to push this time. Original radiator and header tank are mounted back on it, would need a vacum take off on motor you are going to use to make fuel pump work, have done it before by taping into inlet manifold, ideally you need to go into barrel below piston. Not to hard to slot motor in would take about an hour or two, can bring exhausts, cdi's coils and chain. So if you definately want to run it let me know and i'll get it to Tokoroa on the Friday and we can try to get it going


Sounds like a plan, will be good to see you, I guess we need to lean on Henk to offer us the Saturday to race the big Sidecar GP (I am an optimist now from hearing the good vibes), you'll be wanting to head back that Saturday afternoon no doubt Wildman?

On another subject, no pressure Henk, but where's your awesome Kiwibiker "2014 Bucket GP" poster. I'd do one but only good with crayons...

Meanwhile, I got bored at work one day, and these things happened... don't tell my boss....going to a good cause anyway...:woohoo:

[Henk]

Looks like we will have enough rigs, we'll just have to hope we have enough people with the relevant licences to drive and hang off them.
Plan at the moment is to do sidecars Saturday, run a practice / qual in the morning and then the GP as the first race so that we don't give the rigs too much of a chance to break down. Be a damn shame to not be able to run the GP because too many have given up the ghost earlier in the day.

[koba]

Looks like we will have enough rigs, we'll just have to hope we have enough people with the relevant licences to drive and hang off them.
Plan at the moment is to do sidecars Saturday, run a practice / qual in the morning and then the GP as the first race so that we don't give the rigs too much of a chance to break down. Be a damn shame to not be able to run the GP because too many have given up the ghost earlier in the day.


Love the Tags Bert!

Best make it a short practice, maybe with a amount of time before the GP, as then there will be time to tend to any issues?

Or we could wing it on the day, depending on what works best to get the most on the grid?

[Gazzza]

Hey guys sorry I have only just found this thread, so no one has asked my anything about borrowing a rig... So I'm guessing it's this weekend at Tokaroa? So here's the deal sure some one who has a licence can use it but either I bring it down and some one can help chip in some petrol money or some one can pick it up on the way. The only thing I need to have in f***ing writting is if you break it you fix it. Any one keen to pilot it can at least know it now has working brakes (thanks Andrew) so should give Henck and Rick some thing to look over their shoulders at. Please let me know soon as so I can make plans :)

[Henk]

Brenton

It's on the 8th 9th of March at Tokoroa so still a while away.
Last time I spoke to Chris he was going to get hold of you, he seems to think he could squeeze it it in the truck if it is available.
You bend it you mend it goes without saying.

[Gazzza]

Opppps sorry, got a bit of time then, no worries, I did have one small go faster mod to fit so now plenty of time to get that sorted. Looking forward to catching up with every one at the track.

[Henk]

Opppps sorry, got a bit of time then, no worries, I did have one small go faster mod to fit so now plenty of time to get that sorted. Looking forward to catching up with every one at the track.

Grab a licence and come play :)

There is an Auckland points round the week before.

[wildman]

Opppps sorry, got a bit of time then, no worries, I did have one small go faster mod to fit so now plenty of time to get that sorted. Looking forward to catching up with every one at the track.

Go faster mod? Does that mean you want me to come round and sort your wiring properly? I could remove at least 20 kgs of useless copper:bleh::bleh:

[Gazzza]

Arhhhh Wildman, I could say something about your rig but that would be a bit like shooting fish in a barrel... I suspect when all the others are being pushed back to the pits the blue rig will still be going, I won't mention the 2012 1st place endurance cup sitting in the cabinet, memory serves new we were the only ones on the track (still running) seems my electrics are not to bad yeh. ;)

[wildman]

Arhhhh Wildman, I could say something about your rig but that would be a bit like shooting fish in a barrel... I suspect when all the others are being pushed back to the pits the blue rig will still be going, I won't mention the 2012 1st place endurance cup sitting in the cabinet, memory serves new we were the only ones on the track (still running) seems my electrics are not to bad yeh. ;)

But i don't like fish and would have to be a big barrel to fit my rig in, So let me get it straight, when the race finishes your going to do more laps? Why?:girlfight:
Must come round and catch up some time, maybe next week if your in.

[Pumba]

Shooting fish in a barrel, sounds more of a Saturday night event. But only if we are roller skating past said barrel

[Henk]

And the bad news is both rider and swinger will need full licences.
Racing will be Saturday so anyone that gets roped in will have the night to recover.

[seymour14]

And the bad news is both rider and swinger will need full licences.
Racing will be Saturday so anyone that gets roped in will have the night to recover.

Knowing this would be the case, as it has always been, I have got my license to swing. Yeah baby..... that came out wrong...:lol:

[Henk]

Knowing this would be the case, as it has always been, I have got my license to swing. Yeah baby..... that came out wrong...:lol:

Phrasing aside, I'm glad you finally came out

[cotswold]

Do you have enough numbers to run the gp, if not I may get the scooter modified so it doesn't tip over if you fart sideways, still would need it transported tho as it wont fit in my van and I ain'tn't liftin up top neither.

[seymour14]

Do you have enough numbers to run the gp, if not I may get the scooter modified so it doesn't tip over if you fart sideways, still would need it transported tho as it wont fit in my van and I ain'tn't liftin up top neither.

Might need a roll call, team GPR are bringing one.

[Henk]

I think we have enough rigs, we may be short people to hang off them, since you are one of the favourites for the F5 GP I assume you have posted in the licence upgrade.

[Pumba]

So who have we got?

Me and Kamil (I should really check but I see no reason why he wouldn't)
Henk & Rick
Team GPR
Team Laurence

Who else? Brian and Mel? At min if not I am sure Brian will swing. Koba to pilot a spear chair?

So we are prob a team short.

[cotswold]

I think we have enough rigs, we may be short people to hang off them, since you are one of the favourites for the F5 GP I assume you have posted in the licence upgrade.

One of the favourites :lol:


Let me know soonish as the front needs cutting off the scooter and some serious modifications done.

[Henk]

I think we should be OK. As far as I know

Carl
Me and Rick
Lawrence x2
Des
Hillbillies
Brenton's rig

Makes seven, having more wouldn't go amiss but getting it there could be a problem.

[koba]

Hopefully Brenton's Chair will make it down and I can drive/swing.

I've been trying to get a ring-in expert but the event clashes with the hill climb in the Wairarapa.

It may come down to press ganging someone on the day, there will be enough people with the licences, maybe just to the will/stupidity required, easy fixed with threats of violence/bribery.

[koba]

Spares would be really, really good as breakdowns are 'possible' :shutup:

[Henk]

Spares would be really, really good as breakdowns are 'possible' :shutup:

Oh Ye of little faith. We have set the program for Saturday with sidecars getting one practice / qual session then straight into the GP. Less time for things to break.

[Gazzza]

I had a call from Chris the other day and we will see at the next Mt Welly meet if its possible to get three rigs into his truck, but rest assured if this fails I still have the trailer so 100% my rig will be there. Koba has first dibs but I suppose we will see on the day how things play out, I wont be running in the GP but anyone with a licence can hop on/pilot (if Malcolm cant for any reason).
Spent the other night making a small tweak that might give the blue rig a slight boost, really interested to she how it goes against the others.

[koba]

I had a call from Chris the other day and we will see at the next Mt Welly meet if its possible to get three rigs into his truck, but rest assured if this fails I still have the trailer so 100% my rig will be there. Koba has first dibs but I suppose we will see on the day how things play out, I wont be running in the GP but anyone with a licence can hop on/pilot (if Malcolm cant for any reason).
Spent the other night making a small tweak that might give the blue rig a slight boost, really interested to she how it goes against the others.

:woohoo::Punk::wings::niceone::not::headbang::clap ::banana::2thumbsup:D :woohoo::Punk::wings::niceone::not::headbang::clap ::banana::2thumbsup:D :woohoo::Punk::wings::niceone::not::headbang::clap ::banana::2thumbsup:D :woohoo::Punk::wings::niceone::not::headbang::clap ::banana::2thumbsup:D :woohoo::Punk::wings::niceone::not::headbang::clap ::banana::2thumbsup:D :woohoo::Punk::wings::niceone::not::headbang::clap ::banana::2thumbsup:D

[Bert]

:woohoo::Punk::wings::niceone::not::headbang::clap ::banana::2thumbsup:D :woohoo::Punk::wings::niceone::not::headbang::clap ::banana::2thumbsup:D :woohoo::Punk::wings::niceone::not::headbang::clap ::banana::2thumbsup:D :woohoo::Punk::wings::niceone::not::headbang::clap ::banana::2thumbsup:D :woohoo::Punk::wings::niceone::not::headbang::clap ::banana::2thumbsup:D :woohoo::Punk::wings::niceone::not::headbang::clap ::banana::2thumbsup:D

You'll get hooked and then beg to buy my big chair :Punk::Punk::Punk:

[racer40]

Hi Guys good on Brenton for offering it for someone to use in GP. If it doesnt fit in the truck or he insists on taking it dowm himself, maybe we can get the scooter in the truck to get it there, 8 will be better than 7, I have organised Gordy & Tina to ride Rithies sidecar . Tracey from pinky racing will swing on mine, & then she will ride it in other events after the GP race. Do i need to find any other licenced riders/ swingers for GP race ?

[koba]

Hi Guys good on Brenton for offering it for someone to use in GP. If it doesnt fit in the truck or he insists on taking it dowm himself, maybe we can get the scooter in the truck to get it there, 8 will be better than 7, I have organised Gordy & Tina to ride Rithies sidecar . Tracey from pinky racing will swing on mine, & then she will ride it in other events after the GP race. Do i need to find any other licenced riders/ swingers for GP race ?

Awesome, cheers!

I have a maybe, someone who is keen for the other spot on Brentons, still need to confirm though.

[Henk]

Warned Mike that we might be trying to jam him on a chair today at Paeroa, he didn't run screaming.

[Danger Dave]

If i had one i'd be there :weep: unless someone has a shrink ray i can use on my full size chair :yes:

[seymour14]

A full year has come and gone, so have we the numbers for 2015?

Ours is in complete pieces, but that's never stopped us before...:rolleyes::laugh::shit::weep:

[Henk]

We're in.
Brenton is supposed to be bringing his
Des is bringing two
The Lawrences have three or four.

Get yours put together, we will probably have to do some scrounging around to put crews together but it would be a shame to not run it if we can scrape the numbers together.

[Danger Dave]

If you need a rider for one i'm keen, i have full mnz licence and race a modern sidecar. :2thumbsup

[Henk]

If you need a rider for one i'm keen, i have full mnz licence and race a modern sidecar. :2thumbsup

Talk to Chris Lawrence, he was the driving force and co-ordinator of sidecar crews last year and is doing much the same this time round I think.

[nodrog]

Choice more things to break!

[seymour14]

We're in.
Brenton is supposed to be bringing his
Des is bringing two
The Lawrences have three or four.

Get yours put together, we will probably have to do some scrounging around to put crews together but it would be a shame to not run it if we can scrape the numbers together.

Numbers sound solid.

Only just got our cams ground tonight, so engine is a little closer to being done. Using my FX 125cc motor, but trying to bring it up to FXR specs. The motors look the same, but boy, are they different in many and unusual ways! Hoping two weeks will be enough.

[koba]

Licence and entry are waiting for payday, once that is sorted I'll be countable as another victimteer if crews are needed.

[mr bucketracer]

Numbers sound solid.

Only just got our cams ground tonight, so engine is a little closer to being done. Using my FX 125cc motor, but trying to bring it up to FXR specs. The motors look the same, but boy, are they different in many and unusual ways! Hoping two weeks will be enough.hell yes , don't use a fx125 engine:facepalm:

[Henk]

Anyone who hasn't mailed their entry yet, get in now and/or contact Brian, I don't know when the cut off for the licence upgrades is.

[mr bucketracer]

Anyone who hasn't mailed their entry yet, get in now and/or contact Brian, I don't know when the cut off for the licence upgrades is.guess it fine to enter on the day if i have the full licence already , not like i can do past 15 laps anyway

[Henk]

guess it fine to enter on the day if i have the full licence already , not like i can do past 15 laps anyway

Enter on day is fine if you have a full licence. To be honest we probably need some crews who don't give a shit who are prepared to get on one of the uncompetitive rigs, to have a viable GP we need 6 to START, doesn't mean they all have to finish.

[Danger Dave]

Talk to Chris Lawrence, he was the driving force and co-ordinator of sidecar crews last year and is doing much the same this time round I think.

already have, Richie is building me one now but won't be ready for this years gp, i'll still be out there to watch and race next year.

[Henk]

already have, Richie is building me one now but won't be ready for this years gp, i'll still be out there to watch and race next year.

Bring your gear, there will probably be a last minute run around to get as many as we can on track.

[mr bucketracer]

can you get a upgrade lisance on a day lisance? mate wants to know

[Henk]

can you get a upgrade lisance on a day lisance? mate wants to know

No. You can only upgrade a club licence not a day licence.
At this stage it may be too late for the upgrades unless you phone brian. Only way forward may be to drop coin on the full championship licence and hope mnz pushes it through on time.

[mr bucketracer]

No. You can only upgrade a club licence not a day licence.
At this stage it may be too late for the upgrades unless you phone brian. Only way forward may be to drop coin on the full championship licence and hope mnz pushes it through on time.all good , he will run in the other class

[koba]

AMCC paid, just got to get the MNZ ticket in.

[ac3_snow]

No. You can only upgrade a club licence not a day licence.
At this stage it may be too late for the upgrades unless you phone brian. Only way forward may be to drop coin on the full championship licence and hope mnz pushes it through on time.

Three days left. Monday 16th at 8pm pre entries (and licence upgrade option) close.