How do I get into bucket racing?

[NZMonster]

I'm 15 and really want to start racing bikes (not competitively, just for some fun) but I have no idea how to start. I will be on a pretty tight budget and don't have a trailer so I can't take something like an fxr. I've been looking around on trademe, and have noticed bikes like this one
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-865439505.htm
I could use bikes like these because they could fit in the back of my parent's car. Would they be legal? Also, how do I get a licence and does anyone know anybody in particular I can talk to to get more information? Thanks in advance for answering.

[Pumba]

Posting in the Bucket Racing section of this very forum might be a start

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/forumdisplay.php/91-Buckets

If a nice moderator is around they might want to move this over there.

[jasonu]

I'm 15 and really want to start racing bikes (not competitively, just for some fun) but I have no idea how to start. I will be on a pretty tight budget and don't have a trailer so I can't take something like an fxr. I've been looking around on trademe, and have noticed bikes like this one
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-865439505.htm
I could use bikes like these because they could fit in the back of my parent's car. Would they be legal? Also, how do I get a licence and does anyone know anybody in particular I can talk to to get more information? Thanks in advance for answering.

Forza is a bad idea. Here is an old thread in the buckets about the eligibility of the Forza. Read it before buying one then don't buy one.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/143595-What-class-will-this-fit-into

Save up and buy a trailer or beg someone to transport your bike to and from the track. Beer is the usual currency for such favors.

[koba]

You should get an FXR ready to race for around that price.
It's far better and is even legal to race.

First step is to rock up on a club day and say hello, there are often bikes for sale that don't hit trademe.
Last time I was up there 2 FXR's were for sale, I think one was the same price and the other cheaper.

[jasonu]

I smell a rat!!!
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/173927-Can-I-race-this-bike-in-anything?p=1130847409#post1130847409

[Henk]

Next meeting in auckland is 18 19 April at the mount Wellington kart track. Come down and have a look.

[koba]

From the for sale thread on here:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=867302618

[koba]

I smell a rat!!!
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/173927-Can-I-race-this-bike-in-anything?p=1130847409#post1130847409

After asking here already...

If you don't like the answer keep asking?

[NZMonster]

Thanks for all the answers, and sorry for posting the same question twice, I don't even know why I made that one. As for the fxr idea, I've just done some measurements and an fxr might just fit in the back of the car (at a squeeze) only problem would be getting it in. Do you have any idea what a bike like this would sell for? There don't seem to be many bucket racers on trademe right now.

[NZMonster]

Sorry made that post before looking at the link

[koba]

Con your parents in to fitting a towbar if they don't already have one.
Then you can beg/borrow/hire a garden trailer, problem solved.

[Henk]

I'd say come down and have a look. If you are sorted for gear you can usually bludge a ride on a sturdy.
There is a club bike you can book for a meeting if you want to have a go.

[Pumba]

an fxr might just fit in the back of the car

I know that an FXR does fit in a Honda Odyssey

[chrisc]

You can always hire a bike trailer. They're crazy light and be towed with almost any vehicle. A guy tows his bikes with a Toyota Vitz in Auckland. Now there's a gutless car!

Edit: Just saw Koba-hydrates post. FUCK you're a smart bastard!

Con your parents in to fitting a towbar if they don't already have one.
Then you can beg/borrow/hire a garden trailer, problem solved.

[NZMonster]

Yeah, I'm planning on going to the next meet before I buy a bike, but unfortunately I don't have any gear. It's great news that an fxr fits into a honda oddysey, because that's pretty similar to my family's car. My Dad seems pretty keen on bucket racing so maybe we could get a towbar and trailer. There's an fxr on trademe for $1500 right now which I really like the look of. Also, a bit off topic, but does anyone know if you can use a bucket on track days (like at pukekohe and tracks like that) it looks great fun as well.

[TZ350]

310425

Fully sorted and legal, $2K reserve

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-867940201.htm

[jasonu]

310425

Fully sorted and legal, $2K reserve

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-867940201.htm

Total bargain. Mind you at 15 years old I never had $2000...(or $5 for that matter)