Cemetery Circuit - Boxing Day

[Slingshot]

I've just found a thread in the racing forum (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=20172&highlight=cemetary), but for those of you that don't venture in there on a regular basis...who's going???

From what I gather racing starts from 11am. We're heading up from Palmy but not sure what time yet.

Anyone got tips on the best place to be on the track?

[Beemer]

Anyone got tips on the best place to be on the track?

Yes, don't be ON the track ANYWHERE!!! You'll find that there are heaps of good corners adjacent to the track - depends on what you want to see - bikes going past you, coming towards you, cornering, etc. If you haven't been there before, you may want to wander around a bit and see the whole track. Some regulars have their favourite spots where you will find them year in, year out!

[skelstar]

Im pretty keen to head up. I guess we will have to organise a Welly departure time and place soon.

[Rashika]

Just posted to the other thread...

well the bikes are getting the final pre trip prep done by Dangerous ...and you all can probably tell how long THAT will take :msn-wink:
Joni is practicing how to be a pillion and Dangerous is practicing how not to do wheelies and stuff with a pillion on the back.... well actually the Guzzi "doesn't do wheelies" hense the reason he had to do a few on the Buell over the course of the past weekend. At least he didn't do any with the pillion on this time eh Dangerous?? Only with my dad watching... I'm sure he doesn't really think you are that dangerous a rider now huh? :whistle:

So yup we'll be on the road sometime on Saturday when people decide exactly what time to start this little escapade off.. on to Blenheim for the night then across on the ferry on xmas day to maybe get a piece of xmas cake from some mates just outa wgtn. Then to Wanganui for the night, all ready to grab the best spot on Boxing day for the races.
So who else is up for it?? What stragglers can we pick up along the way? Or where shall we make a meeting spot in wanga? Bear in mind we are just poor southern folk and may need some guidance by the locals to the best meeting point and booze stops... along with a map in at least 3 different languages (nth island, sth island and Dangerouseeze) with BIG red marks to point out the important spots...just so we dont get lost :devil2:

[Matt Bleck]

Theres afew of us going from Rotovegas, looking to leave at about 6.30ish, send me a PM if you want to hookup along da way.

As for veiwing, I love watching them come of the over bridge. Looks farkin scary to me!

[Riff Raff]

Joni is practicing how to be a pillion and Dangerous is practicing how not to do wheelies and stuff with a pillion on the back.... well actually the Guzzi "doesn't do wheelies" hense the reason he had to do a few on the Buell over the course of the past weekend.
The guzzi will do with a pillion on the back - ballast is a wonderful thing. I'm sure Joni won't mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cowboyz]

I am going with the little woman but she is dead against jumping on the back of my bike so it looks like it will be a car trip. Still got a week to convince here the bike is a better idea though.

[Sparky Bills]

Ill be there.
Try to get a good spot in the SS's.
Otherwise.. Anywhere is good!

[Sparky Bills]

Actually...
Being out on the track is the best place.:shifty:

[Slingshot]

I am going with the little woman but she is dead against jumping on the back of my bike so it looks like it will be a car trip. Still got a week to convince here the bike is a better idea though.

How much do the tickets cost and do you know if you can buy them on the day?

[betti]

will be there , last year rocked!
the corner at the top end of the cemetery is a top viewpoint especially if the loon on the classic triumph sidecar is racing again, mucho opposite lock insanity!:headbang:

[MOTOXXX]

yea ill be there. ill go up early in the morning.


lets hope they have enough water to put the fires out this year

:yeah:

[Joni]

I'm sure Joni won't mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D ... ssshhh Riff, dont put thoughts into that dodgy mind.

Have you decided if you and WT are going to join us? :spudbooge Would be good to see you! :yes:

[SPman]

Ill be going up from either Wellington or Palmy on Sunday morning.

[cowboyz]

How much do the tickets cost and do you know if you can buy them on the day?


Brought mine from ticketic (how the hell do you spell that??)

$22 each plus a $2 for the girl behind the counter. Still not entirely sure what the $2 is for but there you go.

Not sure if you can buy them at the gate or not.. Which is why I brought mine today.

[betti]

last year $20 on the gate, but i think $25 this year

[Kickaha]

especially if the loon on the classic triumph sidecar is racing again, mucho opposite lock insanity!:headbang:

Classic sidecars get there own class this year

[dangerous]

Cemetery Circuit - Boxing Day...who's going???
Me.... thats who,

'free' beer for the 1st KBer that grabs my arse and says 'dangerous ya dodgy bastard' (sorry Kickaha you are excluded) :confused:


The guzzi will do with a pillion on the back - ballast is a wonderful thing.
Hey...... as you can see from the pic attached, Guzzi can Wheelie :yeah:


:D ... ssshhh Riff, dont put thoughts into that dodgy mind.
heheheeeeeeeeeeee...... check out the pic J :scooter:

[diesel pig]

Actually...
Being out on the track is the best place.:shifty:

Damn right! Don't see the point going all that way and NOT racing.
Black betty's heading north this Xmas. Can't wait :headbang:

[Two Smoker]

Ill be there on Bike number 194 racing in F3...

[MOTOXXX]

Ill be there on Bike number 194 racing in F3...


haha
youll have to take on sparkybills's flatmate on the mighty yellow and black rg150

its going to be funny watching him race all the 400's

[k14]

Im going to be in F3 on my 125 so that should be a hoot, not sure how it will handle the bumps though, might have to see what i can change on my suspension to soften it up a fraction. See you guys there.

[sels1]

Im pretty keen to head up. I guess we will have to organise a Welly departure time and place soon.

Let us know when you do.....might time it to meet as you come thru

[Zed]

Looks like I'll be riding down there Boxing Day, so much looking forward to it! Will keep an eye out for any KBers and will be shouting out supporting our resident racers! :woohoo:

[ching_ching]

As fate will have it, I have a 4 day weekend after finishing my graveyard shift this week. So yeah, I'm gunning to be at Wangs. Currently getting my baby ready... checklist:-

- Replace front brake pads
- Bleed brakes
- Adjust primary chain
- Lube cables
- Replace spark plugs
- Clean shit off wheel rims

Lawns need mowing, house needs painting, floors need hooverin', dishes need doin'. LIKE I GIVE A FUCK!!

Bikes first, everything else comes later

See ya there peeps.

ching

[cowboyz]

you might want to add putting front wheel back on bike to that list.. That is of course, only if you are planning on using it.

[Rashika]

checklist:-

- Replace front brake pads
- Bleed brakes
- Adjust primary chain
- Lube cables
- Replace spark plugs
- Clean shit off wheel rims
See ya there peeps.

ching
damn you got a LOT of work to do :Punk: See you there tho :woohoo:
you might want to add putting front wheel back on bike to that list.. That is of course, only if you are planning on using it.
who needs the front wheel on the the Buell?? Ask dangerous about that one :ride:

[dangerous]

who needs the front wheel on the the Buell?? Ask dangerous about that one :ride:
well it comes in handy on the corners... and parking up :spudbn:

[ching_ching]

you might want to add putting front wheel back on bike to that list.. That is of course, only if you are planning on using it.

Haha very funny... Mister... Mister... FUNNYPANTS!!! (sorry cowboyz, that's the best comeback I could come up with :spudwhat:)

Actually was waiting for a new front rotor disk to arrive from USA but it won't be till way after Wangs so will have to put up with the old one. As you know, the rotor disk on a Firebolt is significantly different to what you find on most bikes and due to the design it is apparently more susceptible to warping.

ching

[Rashika]

Haha very funny... Mister... Mister... FUNNYPANTS!!! (sorry cowboyz, that's the best comeback I could come up with :spudwhat:)

Actually was waiting for a new front rotor disk to arrive from USA but it won't be till way after Wangs so will have to put up with the old one. As you know, the rotor disk on a Firebolt is significantly different to what you find on most bikes and due to the design it is apparently more susceptible to warping.

ching
we are gonna have to do some comparisons at Wanga when we meet up :shifty: I'm in need of a few bits and pieces... :shifty:

wonder if he'll notice any things missing

[ching_ching]

Don't get me wrong, I'm no expert when it comes to these Buell 'thingies'. But will try and keep an eye out.

ching

[LB]

We'll be there - we're heading up to Morrinsville Saturday and coming back to Wangas on Christmas Day, to arrive around midday - I like to be at scrutineering.

I like to sit in the esses - I have my favourite gravestone and it's in the shade, and you can see (relatively) quite a bit of the track.

I presume there will be gate sales this year. They also, for the first time, have a grandstand on the start/finish straight.

[Matt Bleck]

I can't believe its 25 bucks!!

[k14]

I can't believe its 25 bucks!!
Well that makes the 2 free tickets with the entry which cost $100 sound like a pretty good deal to me then.

[nicko]

#80 in Formula 2 & Formula Wanganui - seeya's there!

[Matt Bleck]

Well that makes the 2 free tickets with the entry which cost $100 sound like a pretty good deal to me then.

lol, now I sound like a tight bastard!

Can I have one of your free tickets then?? :Pokey:

[sunhuntin]

im gonna be working at bp the day of the races...so anyone needs a cold drink, pie or coffee, come on in! love talking to the bikers that come in, where theyve come from and where they are headed. my name badge reads charley, but i also answer to my name on here, lol.

looking forward to maybe meeting a few of you guys! ill try and keep note of who comes in.

[Rashika]

im gonna be working at bp the day of the races...so anyone needs a cold drink, pie or coffee, come on in! love talking to the bikers that come in, where theyve come from and where they are headed. my name badge reads charley, but i also answer to my name on here, lol.

looking forward to maybe meeting a few of you guys! ill try and keep note of who comes in.
well not long to go now...about to pack the bags and head up.
So tell me Sunhuntin ...is there only ONE Bp in Wanganui (wouldn't surprise me i guess :msn-wink: )? or do you have an address so we can pop in :niceone:

[Zed]

Had a totally awesome time in Wanganui yesterday, the ride down from Auckland was 50% wet but the weather in Wanga's was supurb on arrival, had a fantastic ride home today with stunning roads & weather all the way!

Good to meet up with a few KBers, and really enjoyed watching some of our resident racers, TS (well done on getting 3rd in that last race man! Your name was called at prize-giving but you weren't there to go up and receive your prize & give a speech!), Nicko, et al. :woohoo:

Anyway, clocked up near on 1000kms and am now feeling somewhat bushed.

Some pics attached for your viewing pleasure, got to nearly walk around the whole circuit and take a few good shots.

[Zed]

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[Zed]

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