Battle of the Buckets 2014

[Yow Ling]

The Date has been set for this years Battle of the Buckets

18th October

B track Ruapuna

Same format as 2012 hosted by Cams Club

No one ever complains about not enough racing on the day , few man up and enter every race available.

Bring whatever bikes you have to maximise your racing day, pre 63, 72, 82, 89, rg150's, ninjas, farm bikes, anything so long as it complies with normal racing rules.

I have a few spare bikes so if you need a bike PM me and ill think about it. Last year TZ350 rode a RG and had a great day.

Look forward to a few Norfies,

[richban]

Epic.

I don't want to miss another one. Looking forward to it.

[TZ350]

The Date has been set for this years Battle of the Buckets 18th October B track Ruapuna

I have a few spare bikes so if you need a bike PM me and ill think about it. Last year TZ350 rode a RG and had a great day.

Yes sir, I had a very very great day, thanks ... :wings: .... and there was good food 4 sale too.

[Skunk]

Sweet. Time to save money from my negative income.

[Muzzab]

On the Calendar :eek:, Weekend before the Greymouth Street Races, if anyone with a full championship race licence
was wanting to make a week of it.

[mr bucketracer]

On the Calendar :eek:, Weekend before the Greymouth Street Races, if anyone with a full championship race licence
was wanting to make a week of it.yes i want to do both , need to rebuild my engine first

[F5 Dave]

On the must do list in this Parish. Some of it depends on having a job + having a bike as I'm in total rebuild development of the MB.

better have my spare bike on hand this time.

[Kickaha]

On the must do list in this Parish. Some of it depends on having a job + having a bike as I'm in total rebuild development of the MB.

better have my spare bike on hand this time.

If I am unable to do it I will lend you the GN

[mr bucketracer]

If I am unable to do it I will lend you the GNwhat a bike that will do the hole race

[Bert]

On the Calendar :eek:, Weekend before the Greymouth Street Races, if anyone with a full championship race licence
was wanting to make a week of it.

Now we are talking....
I'm sure the hillbillies will be keen.

[Kickaha]

what a bike that will do the hole race

Well it finished the last one in 7th, we'll see if it can make another without exploding

[ajturbo]

this time luke can watch... unless he brings his work bike... GN125..!!

[F5 Dave]

Sounds legal. Has to wear a tasselled jacket though.

I have clearance and accommodation, just need a bike. Got the brakes working last night. Next up a new engine.

[Kickaha]

just need a bike.
Got a GN here with your name on it, have to be more reliable than what you normally bring :bleh:

[F5 Dave]

Yeah but I've proved that I'd rather push my MB than ride a GN

[Kickaha]

Yeah but I've proved that I'd rather push my MB than ride a GN

You've proved that quite often

[F5 Dave]

I'm not suggesting this year will be any different.

[lodgernz]

Any chance of being allowed to camp at the track in a self-containment certified camper van?

[ellipsis]

Any chance of being allowed to camp at the track in a self-containment certified camper van?

...make sure you have the paperwork, in triplicate please...(sorry, couldn't contain myself)

[Yow Ling]

Any chance of being allowed to camp at the track in a self-containment certified camper van?

I don't like your chances on that, track is locked up at night, there plenty of other places you can park , you don't need to be first there in the morning.
The Cams club who are running the meeting are pretty good at pushing the rounds through so nobody misses out

[lodgernz]

I don't like your chances on that, track is locked up at night, there plenty of other places you can park , you don't need to be first there in the morning.
The Cams club who are running the meeting are pretty good at pushing the rounds through so nobody misses out

Thanks for that. Alpine View camp at Templeton looks good.
Anyone know which track layout they will use for the buckets? Likely to be long and fast or not?

[ellipsis]

...B Track...short and fast...

[lodgernz]

...B Track...short and fast...

Hmmmm... sure looks fast. Which direction do we race?

[Yow Ling]

Hmmmm... sure looks fast. Which direction do we race?

For those not familiar with B track here is a video


http://youtu.be/5CUU_HBYRNw

[Yow Ling]

so who is coming down from North Island? GPR were hinting over at the other side, that they coming.
stay for a couple of months and go to the Cams thing down at Timaru, 3 days of Buckets and old shitters what could be better, other than the BOB of course

[Skunk]

I won't be making it. :(


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[Yow Ling]

I won't be making it. :(




Damn, you are a veteran
Can we do anything to make a new decision ?

[Skunk]

No, I wish there was. I'll be back sometime.


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[seymour14]

Working towards three GPR boys, we are going to have to impose on someone perhaps for accommodation again though! Thoughts are to spend two nights in Christchurch, and then look to head to Greymouth, but that will just evolve as we work it through.

Just doing our costings at the moment, it is a work in progress (bit like my barrel)!

[Triplenut]

CAMS is also holding the F4 cup in the last bucket race of the day for any bikes left that make it though the BOB.

Sign in 8-9.00am
Riders breifing 9.15am
Practice from 9.30am
Few beers in the new CAMS outdoor area at the B track after racing 4.00pm.

All the usual Post Classic and Classic classes + junior clubmans, senior clubmans and moderns.

We will need some help re qualifying/grid positions for the BOB and also handicapping the F4 cup.

If people want to camp at the track I can ask the track manager ?
But as above you would be locked in (they have security cameras so those late night naked runs around the track will be on facetube the next day )

Cheers

[Kickaha]

No, I wish there was.

What about if I let you run the mighty GN ? surely that's enough to tempt anyone

[Skunk]

What about if I let you run the mighty GN ? surely that's enough to tempt anyone

Very nice offer (and a rather cool bike) but that's not the biggest issue this time. Thanks anyway. No more offers please...


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[F5 Dave]

That's a shame Skunk. My plans are very immature barr booking accommodation with the mighty Tony to suffer my presence for like the hundredth time.

I still need to finish my barrel which is progressing well and I'm not rich enough to book ferry just yet but I'm keen on making it somehow.

Who needs to share transport?

[Triplenut]

Hi All,
CAMS are pleased to host the BMRC 2014 Battle of the buckets.

Saturday 18th of October B track Ruapuna.
Sign on 8.00-9.00am
Riders briefing 9.15am
Practice from 9.30am
Entry on the day $60.00 incl BOB

All usual CAMS classic and post classic classes + junior and senior clubmans, moderns.

BOB will be at lunch time 55 mins + one lap winner takes all, trophies for 1st-3rd
We should get 1 round of practice and one round of racing before the BOB.

CAMS are also putting up the CAMS F4 cup in a 1 off race, either first round or later in the day for those still standing.

Prize giving will be in the CAMS B track shelter, BYO or a few cold ones will be on hand for a gold coin donation.

Look forward to seeing you all there.

Cheers

[Yow Ling]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKUOB8MN4Kc

Battle of the Buckets

[speedpro]

55 mins + one lap winner takes all, trophies for 1st-3rd

Winner takes home 3 trophies? Seems a bit hard on 2nd and 3rd.

[Yow Ling]

Winner takes home 3 trophies? Seems a bit hard on 2nd and 3rd.

It an incentive to win, plus our podium is too small for 3 people

[F5 Dave]

I'll bring roofracks

[mr bucketracer]

It an incentive to win, plus our podium is too small for 3 peoplesafe . nz will not let you on a podium now let alone the first step on a ladder if your a builder but stilts is ok lmao:brick:

[Triplenut]

Winner takes home 3 trophies? Seems a bit hard on 2nd and 3rd.

:brick: its hard to get good help :laugh:

[F5 Dave]

Bit too quiet here. Where's the relentless banter of years ago?

[Yow Ling]

So who is turning up ?
Will Daves bike be ready for Taupo, how many spare bike will we need?

Will the GPR bikes go the distance, will lunch stay inside the riders this year?

Will I run out of air?

Is this the year of the pig, will the 2 stroke slay the tractors.

Will the superheavyweights win a title.

[Grumph]

Bit too quiet here. Where's the relentless banter of years ago?

It looks like the thought of no Hoogies has turned everyone serious......I'm looking forward to seeing the sign - in and examining the revealed new horsepower.....

[koba]

The GPR invasion should be interesting!

[mr bucketracer]

i should be good for 5 laps so it looks like its up to big bro . hope i dont get another flat tire

[ajturbo]

your all fucked.
Luke will not be racing this year, that means i will have a bike that is not broken.
and i WILL beat most of you. the ones i don't beat will have dicked off or blown up. (or cheated ... some how)

so start sending the praise of the mighty AJTURBO.
bask in my brillance.

cower at my feet in humble admiration,
lock up ya daughters, wives and dogs..
for i will win.!!!:Punk:

on another note. i hope i pass scrutinering

[mr bucketracer]

The GPR invasion should be interesting!you will have to wait for next year for regan to turn up

[koba]

your all .
Luke will not be racing this year, that means i will have a bike that is not broken.
and i WILL beat most of you. the ones i don't beat will have dicked off or blown up. (or cheated ... some how)

so start sending the praise of the mighty AJTURBO.
bask in my brillance.

cower at my feet in humble admiration,
lock up ya daughters, wives and dogs..
for i will win.!!!:Punk:

on another note. i hope i pass scrutinering

Pfft, on something you have worked on!
:msn-wink:


you will have to wait for next year for regan to turn up

I'll be too fast by then.

[F5 Dave]

That's a bit more like it.

We'll check lap time to see whether the Hoogies would have even made it on the podium.

And just the spare TS please Mike. Park it idling near the end of the main straight if you'd be so kind.

[Muzzab]

on another note. i hope i pass scrutinering

I hear they are getting the rubber glove ready to give you a full going over :killingme

[Bert]

I hear they are getting the rubber glove ready to give you a full going over :killingme

Better wear double layered... Not sure if you would want the ribbed side out (he might enjoy it too much.:spanking:

[richban]

Better wear double layered... Not sure if you would want the ribbed side out (he might enjoy it too much.:spanking:

Trophy should say second place. Not a win unless you beat the Hoogie or 3.

[Yow Ling]

OK the trophies have all been engraved , so nobody fuck up the finishing order

[timg]

OK the trophies have all been engraved , so nobody fuck up the finishing order So ya got my cheque then....

[husaberg]

Anyone know anyone in Wellington/lower Hutt way, that loves Hondas, has room for a NF4 frame, That would also enjoy the accompanying said Honda frame to the south Island for BOB?
Might help if they have an penchant for cheap piss. Plus enjoys maybe picking it up from wherever Koba lives :whistle:

[F5 Dave]

Groan yeah its a dirty cardboard lump in his lounge. I'll forget. Super busy at work, but I can make space.

[husaberg]

Groan yeah its a dirty cardboard lump in his lounge. I'll forget. Super busy at work, but I can make space.

Is it a pain to get from Kobas to F5's (no idea of the geography and demographics involved) only vaguely familiar with Wellington pornography really.
Did I mention it is a Honda?

[F5 Dave]

It's about a kilometre but there are some tight corners and parked cars.

[husaberg]

It's about a kilometre but there are some tight corners and parked cars.

Is that a long way in Wellington? My letterbox is actually further away than that (true)
It would be pretty cool if somehow it could be conveyed to your abode, I understand it is lowering the tone of Malcolms living room at the moment.

[Yow Ling]

Thirsty work this bucket racing

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F5 ready for a beer

[seymour14]

Thirsty work this bucket racing

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F5 ready for a beer

Don't think he will like being called a tortoise...:laugh:

[husaberg]

Don't think he will like being called a tortoise...:laugh:

Nor the monteith's............

[F5 Dave]

If previous years are to go by I think the Hare analogy is closer. I sprint off stopping a while later for a rest.


This time the main goal is not to break down at the far end of the track.

[Grumph]

If previous years are to go by I think the Hare analogy is closer. I sprint off stopping a while later for a rest.


This time the main goal is not to break down at the far end of the track.

I smell a sweepstake coming....Pick the lap and place of retirement.

[Yow Ling]

If previous years are to go by I think the Hare analogy is closer. I sprint off stopping a while later for a rest.


This time the main goal is not to break down at the far end of the track.

So your new goal is to break down near the pits

[F5 Dave]

Actually the last time was just over the hill which was ideal.

[Yow Ling]

For all you health freaks we have secured a supply of High Carb Fizzy Sports Drink, to keep you hydrated before the big race

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Here is a little background on this wonder suppliment


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DPS06vc8sU

[F5 Dave]

Well I'm awake and have been since 2. Sigh.

[husaberg]

Well I'm awake and have been since 2. Sigh.

found any Honda frames on your travels?

[Triplenut]

All good for tomorrow gents, dont believe the weather forecast only thing wet will be the beer .......

[Yow Ling]

Well thats the 2014 Battle of the Buckets done and dusted.
A great turnout for the Premier event with plenty of supporting classes for other Cams members.
The Cams club run a pretty slick affair, that has the classes rolling out with the minimum fuss.

There was a sea of buckets on the grid for the Inaugral F4 cup, a blingy new trophy was up for grabs and was hard fought over , only to be taken away by F4 Dave from Wellington.

12 oclock and time for the big race, what can I say its big and long, takes no prisoners and preys on the weak (crankshafts), there was little doubt from the get go who was in charge Lewis Dray pretty much ledthe whole race fron the front, followed by Hank Randle and Mr Bucketracer .A few retirements took out a couple of leaders. Eventually and not before time the race finished and we struggled on to a few additional races.

Prizegiving was held in the new facility provided by the Cams club, a few Beers from Harringtons Brewery, then home to suffer a few aches and pains, cant wait to do it over next year.

Thanks to The Cams club for hosting our event, the out of town riders who made the comittment to attend, st Johns who had nothing to do all day, Harringtons Brewery.

1st Lewis Dray, 2nd Hank Randle, 3rd Scott Griffiths , 4th No199 (sorry no name), 5th Mike Stein 6th Brendan Booth, 7th Andy Jamison, thats it i cant count over 7

[ellipsis]

...yip...fantastic day...

[husaberg]

Well thats the 2014 Battle of the Buckets done and dusted.
A great turnout for the Premier event with plenty of supporting classes for other Cams members.
The Cams club run a pretty slick affair, that has the classes rolling out with the minimum fuss.

There was a sea of buckets on the grid for the Inaugral F4 cup, a blingy new trophy was up for grabs and was hard fought over , only to be taken away by F4 Dave from Wellington.

12 oclock and time for the big race, what can I say its big and long, takes no prisoners and preys on the weak (crankshafts), there was little doubt from the get go who was in charge Lewis Dray pretty much ledthe whole race fron the front, followed by Hank Randle and Mr Bucketracer .A few retirements took out a couple of leaders. Eventually and not before time the race finished and we struggled on to a few additional races.

Prizegiving was held in the new facility provided by the Cams club, a few Beers from Harringtons Brewery, then home to suffer a few aches and pains, cant wait to do it over next year.

Thanks to The Cams club for hosting our event, the out of town riders who made the comittment to attend, st Johns who had nothing to do all day, Harringtons Brewery.

1st Lewis Dray, 2nd Hank Randle, 3rd Scott Griffiths , 4th No199 (sorry no name), 5th Mike Stein 6th Brendan Booth, 7th Andy Jamison, thats it i cant count over 7
Mike Stein is he like am up and comer I have been hearing about...... real young dude? :)

[Yow Ling]

Mike Stein is he like am up and comer I have been hearing about...... real young dude? :)

Younger than Hank, older than the rest. Good looking too

[ellipsis]

...he looked really old when I helped peel his body off his bike just after the main event...

[husaberg]

Younger than Hank, older than the rest. Good looking too

Must be a different guy, Unless he was standing next to Warwick or something.......
but hes like in the other island chasing skirts.


...he looked really old when I helped peel his body off his bike just after the main event...


... I was asked to leave the 'c' shop in the early '70's for jizzing over a blue 400/F...it was about then I realised I was a homo...

Careful you don't get typecast......:scratch:

[Yow Ling]

This thread needs more good stuff, so untill somebody posts some video, here one we made earlier

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KgogC_sMJc

[Yow Ling]

Video from yesterdays F4 cup, filmed from GPR bike no 11

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=381VSCKmAns

[ellipsis]

...what a great curtain raiser to the GP they were...yesterday was my first day in leathers for close on two years and I couldn't help but notice how quick the whole bucket class has got...two years ago my bucket of shit could play midfield and even keep up with the odd FXR or two...yesterday I pushed it harder than the tyres or bike could go and couldn't even stay with the back markers...good on you lot...the most developed class in racing...my bucket , since about 4pm yesterday has been relegated to 'farm hack...

[Yow Ling]

So you need a new bucket? I have a fxr for you

Anyway here is the first 15min of the BOB , Riding with Mr BucketRacer


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5z5hhIWYFo

[koba]

So you need a new bucket? I have a fxr for you

Anyway here is the first 15min of the BOB , Riding with Mr BucketRacer


I only got 6 and a bit minutes in but I know how fast the well bikes are, Jeebus Dave fucks off at the start!
The other bike in the mix are all pretty quick though.

How the hell did AJ come 7th!?!?!

[Kickaha]

How the hell did AJ come 7th!?!?!
Are you sure that wasn't lapped 7 times?

[koba]

Are you sure that wasn't lapped 7 times?

More likely!:killingme

[F5 Dave]

Ok here we go. First practice, about third lap into the hairpin and it locked up. Quite dramatically crossed up glad to stay on. Started up again so back to pits. Bigger main clean pilot. Happens again when I sneak out in pre89. Although it is eligible. Found a drilled out pilot and that seemed to sort it but I was hesitant in the hairpin for well into the BOB.

So with sod all practice and some trepidation I line up for the first race which is for the CAMs F4 cup. I would like to say I ran away and hid, but I could hardly string a good lap together. Diesil and then Lewis passed me at different times but I managed to somehow get my life together enough to get back and stay in front for the win.

The BOB I lead for several laps and it became evident that Hank and Lewis were stringing together better laps together so I waved them through on the straight. It's a long race and I intended to get a riding lesson. More later.

[F5 Dave]

But then Diesel slipt through too. I followed for a while but the others were making a break so I had to get past. I did and gapped, but lost too much distance on the front two to learn anything. I. Found some new lines but couldn't gain anything. I did think I was staying a constant distance. Sadly about 30min it went clatter and my crank broke its pin like last year. But I did have enough speed to coast over the hill so it was a short push.

Mission accomplished.

With More practice I would have been in the hunt but Lewis deserved the win and seems like a thouroughly good young lad.

Bike goes in the lock up. It can wait.

[F5 Dave]

oh yeah, and the sponsors beer is quite nice.

in fact its better than quite nice

[ajturbo]

I only got 6 and a bit minutes in but I know how fast the well bikes are, Jeebus Dave fucks off at the start!
The other bike in the mix are all pretty quick though.

How the hell did AJ come 7th!?!?!

rode the wheels off the FXR.
the only mod i have done to it was an old XRb250 Carb, got it in the mail, bolted it on (karen asked if i should pull it apart and clean it... pfff only people who care if they win do that)
started it and it went... FAST..
oh and new (2nd hand) slick on the front. and 10kgs of weight lost over the last month..

was a great race. didn't even see the white flag, let brendan booth past as i thought he was lapping me... then he didn't get away, so i over took him..then he over took me.. then i over took him.. then i stuff up a corner and he went past.. then i saw the checkered flag... bugger.. could have caught Mike stien if i had known...

thanks to all the organizers, sorry i didn't stay for PG but i had to fly .!

7th... wow..!!!

[bigreddog]

Disappointed to break down (twice)...but got too see some of the action close up.

Great racing from all and obviously very proud to see Lewis take out the win...seems a long time ago
that he first wobbled out onto the track on an RG50...but it was only April 2011.

Looking forward to next year already...well done to all competitors for your commitment and to CAMS for another
1st class event.

[koba]

7th... wow..!!!

Wow is right!
Well done dude!