Kiwi Biker Trackday IV (November 5 2006)

[Joni]

We are not coming up for this one :cry:

Have a great one guys. :spudwave:

[The_Dover]

you keep your stiff pink one eye to yourself rab, it's not called chlamydia court for no reason......

[DEATH_INC.]

Looking at the map I think we need to use the tight chicane b'cos we are using the old pit lane.
Yeh, you're right about the pits thing.........

[speights_bud]

Hi Ya'll,
Monday was my girlfriends birthday, she's just turned 17 and absolutly loves motorbikes. (Just taught her the basics to riding recently). However i feel that it might be inappropriate for her almost 18 year old teenage boyfriend to give her a pillion session around the track on the weekend. Her mothers words were: Quote: "If anything happens i'll tear you limb from limb". So therefore i have had an idea, as she is super keen to have a ride on a proper motorcycle (instead of farm bike) would one of our older, more experienced and mature riders be willing to give her a ride during the pillion session? (MSTRS type or similar ;) )I have gear that will fit her available all we'll need is a willing and sensible(ish) rider to make her day?. :)

[MSTRS]

Speights_ Yeah OK. I can do that.

[speights_bud]

Awesome :yes: :Punk: you sure yungatart won't mind? (I'll take her for a blat though if you like?:dodge: )

[MSTRS]

Awesome :yes: :Punk: you sure yungatart won't mind? (I'll take her for a blat though if you like?:dodge: )

No she won't (twice)

[speights_bud]

Thought so, i think G4E was a little too keen to get out on the new track last time...

[Fatjim]

MSTRS, other peoples handbrakes count as well.

[texmo]

Awesome :yes: :Punk: you sure yungatart won't mind? (I'll take her for a blat though if you like?:dodge: )

dunno if I would trust someone taking my girlfriend for a ride on the back of a srad750 after seeing the way most of the riders who ride them handel their bikes...

[The_Dover]

you don't have a girlfriend

[texmo]

you don't have a girlfriend
My dog counts.

[The_Dover]

dude, I'm gonna tell foodtown to stop selling you peanut butter.

[texmo]

dude, I'm gonna tell foodtown to stop selling you peanut butter.

Nah nuts are bad for dogs, patte does the trick.

[yungatart]

Awesome :yes: :Punk: you sure yungatart won't mind? (I'll take her for a blat though if you like?:dodge: )

Not a problem, do I act like the jealous type?
Will pass on being your pillion tho', but could be tempted to jump on the back of Fatjims Duc...

[speights_bud]

Not a problem, do I act like the jealous type?


Just thought you might want some track time with your man... ;);)

[The Stranger]

would one of our older, more experienced and mature riders be willing to give her a ride during the pillion session? (MSTRS type or similar ;) )I have gear that will fit her available all we'll need is a willing and sensible(ish) rider to make her day?. :)

PM M1CRO, or you want to be kind to her?

[El Dopa]

Is anyone trailering down to this who has a spare space for a bike? Happy to share driving/petrol.

Nudge.

Anyone?

[sels1]

Is anyone whose staying Sat night having some sort of socialising happening?

Was wondering the same thing...


camela court or what ever it is?

Is that official, or just a rumour?

[texmo]

Official you saw it here first...

[Gareth]

I am desperatley after two spots in the Taupo Track day, 05/11/2006
If there is anyone who has booked, but not able to attend, I would be very keen to hear from you.
My contact phone numbers are 021 651 068 or ah 06 8709507
Cheers
Gareth

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I am desperatley after two spots in the Taupo Track day, 05/11/2006
If there is anyone who has booked, but not able to attend, I would be very keen to hear from you.
My contact phone numbers are 021 651 068 or ah 06 8709507
Cheers
Gareth

Could help out with one. I will call you when I know for sure. Would you take one?

[Biohazard]

yeah me 2, will let ya know in the morning mate

[krash69]

um.....im not going to be able to cum watch ova the wekend now as im working in taupo to cover sum one who is either watching the racing or entering........next time guys

have a good one peeps

[paturoa]

I now have a leave pass for this weekend and are planning to go to the motorcross on Sat and would luv to do the trackday on Sunday

does anyone have a spare ticket I can buy????

EDIT:GOT ONE


HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY

[Fatjim]

Not a problem, do I act like the jealous type?
Will pass on being your pillion tho', but could be tempted to jump on the back of Fatjims Duc...

Fatjims Duc does not have a pillion seat, for a bloody good reason too. (Nor footpegs, eh Stu!)

However, the VTR is always open to young single women.

[The_Dover]

lack of ponies for a fat man and a passenger eh?

[Fatjim]

Na, the pony's are there, it's just that I can't ride the thing with just me on it, let alone adding a pillion.

[MSTRS]

I can vouch for that (Takas 23.9.06) and there were independent witnesses....

[MD]

Metservice forecast for Taupo on Sunday was showing a bit of moisture falling from the clouds. Latest report is SUNSHINE and 20 degrees. Unpack thermals, pack sunscreen and bigger smile!

[FROSTY]

i want everyone praying to the sun gods :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[Clivoris]

i want everyone praying to the sun gods :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

Just in case prayer doesn't have the horsepower required I will be sacrificing a small animal at midnite. That always does the trick where I'm from.:wari: :doobey: :wari:

[FROSTY]

just a quiet reminder folks
THIS IS NOT A RACE DAY -NOR IS IT A RACE PRACTICE DAY

[Squeak the Rat]

Right Im really grumpy as a result of not being able to make Taupo tomorrow. PM me ASAP if you want to buy this off me. First in first serve.

[SuperDave]

Righto, heading down now. Catch you guys there. :yes:

[texmo]

ROOM AVAILABLE at cameila court or what ever it is, if you want it please call me 021-483-966.

[TONO]

Thankyou Frosty and the rest of the crew for a really enjoyable day and experience.:done:
Didn't really have any hairy moments so guess I wasn't going hard enough.:shit:
But i love my bike:innocent:
I am stuffed.:zzzz:
Next time people.

[NhuanH]

Thanks all for putting on another good event.

Especially to Gixxer 4 Ever and Trumpy for getting my sorry ass back to the pits. And Madduck for trusting my jandalled self with her SV.
:dodge:

Overconfidence + cold tyres - ability = early and unceremonious exit.
:bye:

[2_SL0]

Jandalled [jan-duhlled] past tense - usage: "bro, I've just gone and jandalled it"

[BarBender]

Hope everyone had a great time.
Saw loads of bikes and trailers being pulled on my way back into Auckland from Rotorua yesterday arvo...(as well as motorcross bikes and sprint cars....) Looked like Motorhead Heaven in the Bay.

[hXc]

Hey Frosty, thanks for the great day mate. Had an absolutely awesome time and improved my riding so much.

Anyone who didn't talk to me, or doesn't know who I am, I was the guy on the blue Honda Spada absolutely canig it and passing everyone. Sorry if I got a little too close to people, but to the guy on the blue R1 who got black flagged, grow up and stop showing off.

All in all, a great day. No chicken strips and fresh hero knob scrapes.

[Blackbuell]

Thank you Frosty & the rest of the crew,you guys & girls need to be congratulated on running a superb day.
That was my first time back on a track in 22years,i can tell you now i,m coming back for the next one,it was great to be out there having a bit of fun,i know i enjoyed riding both bikes&not too many scary moments,nice to meet a few more kbers as well.

[Karma]

Yeh great day eh... weather looked a bit iffy to start with, but turned out great.

Managed to get my toe down in the second outing, and keep doing it so much after that I think I need some new toe-sliders :D

Only one adventure off the track for me, but kept her upright so no issues, got back on the track and had some more fun.

Damn that ride back was painful :(

[trumpy]

........I was the guy on the blue Honda Spada absolutely canig it and passing everyone. Sorry if I got a little too close to people..........

You passed me just fine..........dammit.:( And there I was thinking I was starting to get a handle on this two wheeled stuff!:confused:
Good riding mate, you certainly looked like you were having a great time.

[McJim]

Thanks for a great day. Not just the riding but getting to put so many faces to the KB names - Anyway - I've just got home from riding back to Auckland so I'm going in a hot bath and won't be contactable for some time.

Thanks to Frosty and everyone else that made today possible.

:)

[MD]

Thanks Frosty . You did it again (organised a great track day, not decapitated yourself)
I can recommend the Twin Peaks Motor Inn with a ripper Irish pub next door and top meal. heaps of the MX GP fans and riders there. Taupo just rocks as events central, so much going on in town.
Bloody hell that A1 full track is the biz. Loved it. Really pleased with my riding this time compared to the cold day in May. Got to love those chicanes aswell. Was grinding both kneesliders to dust with a grin from ear to ear doing it. I'd say that was the fastest I've gone on a track. That must be one of our best 'bike' tracks now with so many sweeping bends you just lean and lean and lean and...
Have to say 4 groups was too many though. I gave up waiting 60 mins for the next fast group session to come around. So I kept jumping into the earlier group. I reckon 3 groups is the right mix to ensure you don't have such a long gap between rides. I twice ran two sessions in a row but that was too much for the tyres to handle.
For thoses with the 05 and 06 model ZX6Rs I restored the 10hp to my bike before the track day and can confirm the rumours that our non-euro spec bikes are kneecapped to pass Yank standards. Took 10 minutes to hotwire the soft limiter that robs our bikes of 10hp from 13,000 revs to the 15,750 redline. Today was my first chance to test it and for sure the bike pulled harder to redline. If you want more details check out Kawiforums or pm me.:done:
Watching Loosebruce and Sugi battle it out was fun too. You Guys are right up there with the best.

[Toast]

Almost turned out to be a disaster of a day for me, not being able to get my bike started 'til about 2:30pm...and then having to put it all back together...

Big ups to Bugjuice and Postie for helping me to get the bike going. It was good to learn a bit more about the mechanical stuff, and learn how to fix the problem in future if it ever comes up again.

Also big ups go out to Frosty for helping out a muppet with a bung bike.

Gosh that track is awesome....can't wait to go back.

[FROSTY]

Folks once again it was a bonzer day.
Please could we thank a VERY special group of people without who it would have been a total disaster.
DOOGAL--MY RIGHT HAND MAN
MADDUCK AND KYLIE--MADE SIGHN ON AND LUNCH HAPPEN
GIXXER4EVA AND TRUMPY --RECOVERY CREW EXTRORDINAIR
TRASHY/DEATH/LOOSEBRUCE -GOT YA BIKES SCRUTINEERED

THESE PEOPLE SLAVED ALL DAY SO YOU FOLKS COULD HAVE A GOOD DAY
TOP JOB GANG :Punk: :Punk: :Punk: :Punk:

ohh and for the record--fuck I had a great day--you lot rock :rockon:

[Keystone19]

Absolutely awesome day Frosty - organisation went really well, groups in and out on time, lunch provided, weather stayed good...etc. Big ups to you and the crew.

Thanks to Shaun for his adjustments and suggestions...worked a treat in that last session. Now it does feel like I'm in control of the bike not the bike in control of me!!

Can't wait for the next one!!!

[MSTRS]

Had a great time too. Starting to come to terms with the loss of 70-odd kg but same HP. Bike no longer feels so 'twitchy' and thoroughly enjoyed the pillion session too. Thanks to Frosty and his crew for another GREAT KB TRACKDAY.

[Morepower]

Thanks to Frosty and the crew who worked hard to make a successful day. Was heaps of fun and Its such a great track , It was good to see peoples confidence increasing as the day went on.

Dave

[NUTBAR]

great day, thanks Frosty & crew.
good to meet you jaz & other kbers,
will have bike on the track next time.
hopefully.

[MSTRS]

Also, gotta say I was delighted to meet so many new faces with familiar names, and familiar faces with names that this 'old dude' had forgotten:dodge: .
Looking forward the photos. Who was the cameraman at the bottom of the new pit straight?

[SN4PD]

Cheers Frosty & crew for a bloody awesome day :niceone:, good to get the new toy on the track, (was hoping the Trumpy wouldn't chew through boots like the 250 :pinch:..... need to get some metal toe sliders machined up :D).

Can't wait to get back on the track on the 24'th (MotoTT day (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=961&day=2006-11-24&c=1))

Hope everyone got back all right, only took us 3 hours which was reasonable the Truck & bikes......

Back to work now :bye:

[ajturbo]

, but to the guy on the blue R1 who got black flagged, grow up and stop showing off.




what is the point of having a bike and NOT showing off??????
what is the point of having a bike and growing up????
what is the reason of having a bike???
:dodge: :dodge:

hahahaha

thanks frosty!!!!!
and the support team... it was great to not have a job to do:sunny:

i also want to thank sugalite (SP?)
he took me around the track at warp speed 11.
i have never known a bike could lean over sooooooooooooo much while breaking and not fall down, i was convinced that my elbo would rub on the ground at one point... the straight line speed was no eye opener or breaking into the left hander, it was the ability of the man to make it so smooth with me on the back trying hard not to fall off and not to upset his balance and yet he compensated for all my short comings...
i was scared shitless acouple of times and yet i wanted more....
i know i will never get to his standerd but i now know so much more about the POSSIBLE....

if it wasn't for you frosty i still wouldn't have know....
thank you
when is the next one?

[Fishy]

So where's the pics???

[MSTRS]

, but to the guy on the blue R1 who got black flagged, grow up and stop showing off.




what is the point of having a bike and NOT showing off??????


No problem normally....but not in the slow class with unconfident/new riders around him. He shoulda known better

[The_Dover]

Fuck, I looked good didn't I?

[McJim]

Fuck, I looked good didn't I?

Photographic evidence will be required before we'll believe that one!

Who was the guy that overtook me on the second to last lap of the last slow session only to low-side out of the left hander at the start of the New Pit straight?

Twas farken spectacular mate! I just want to make sure you're okay coz you bounced a bit in front of me. You don't need to post if you're too emabarrassed (I won't mention the type of bike or colour either!) but if someone can let me know he walked away that would be great.

[MSTRS]

Fuck, I looked good didn't I?

You the one on the GN....before Fatjim blitzed it's chicken strips??

[boomer]

Awesome! Cheers Frosty and guys & gals who made the day what it was!! :) Lovely jubbely

I'm knackered and still feeling jaded from Saturday night at KiwiFruits,
cheers mate for a good night! Bed at late o'clock meant turning up just in
time for the sighting lap ( after some munkies nicked my keys :lol: )

No majors, my new hair cut did make me go faster!!! :msn-wink:
although i ran wide on a couple of corners, got the learn by Bruce who
thought it funny to wheelie past me :innocent: got both my knees down,
which is a first for the left leg :rockon: and dropped the bike after tieing
up on the trailor, i thought i'd adjust it and.. whallop
(i've rang the insurance up already).

I managed to make Dover look good and im impressed with Vix givin Frosty
teh learn !

cheers all, good to meet some new faces and say hi to all the oldies.



AWESOME seeing teh fast crew do there stuff.. you guys rock !!!

[kiwifruit]

Awesome! Cheers Frosty and guys & gals who made the day what it was!! :) Lovely jubbely

I'm knackered and still feeling jaded from Saturday night at KiwiFruits,
cheers mate for a good night!


anytime mate ;)
Thank you for the whiskey :rockon:

[MSTRS]

cheers all, good to meet some new faces and say hi to all the oldies.




Ummm, thanks. I think. That was your wee drappie I sampled?? Noice it were too. Not sure if we did meet tho...Dover kinda hogged our company:dodge:

[boomer]

Ummm, thanks. I think. That was your wee drappie I sampled?? Noice it were too. Not sure if we did meet tho...Dover kinda hogged our company:dodge:

i found a couch and didn't move, i'm an unsocial bugger at the best of times:innocent:

ps... never have a heart attack or coronary down South, they just laugh at you and tell ya to harden up!!!

[The_Dover]

Dover kinda hogged our company:dodge:

you were next to the fridge.

the fridge holds the beer.

[kiwifruit]

Ummm, thanks. I think. That was your wee drappie I sampled??

It WAS his :whistle: nearly polished it off, nearly
was a lovely drop

[MSTRS]

i found a couch and didn't move, i'm an unsocial bugger at the best of times:innocent:



Ah that explains that then...we are of the generation that is 'always found in the kitchen at parties':shutup:

[Devil]

Had a ball. That was awesome Frosty!

Thanks Jill and Paul for the transport!

[justsomeguy]

Lovely day all in all, managed to keep it shiny side up.

The fastest rider there was easily Sugilite followed by the world's fastest Pizzaboy.

I was still riding horribly clumsily (as usual)- over braking and not leaning the bike much - I managed to have a hoot regardless and the upside of riding well within my limits was I didn't have any moments.

Thanks Shaun for all the setup work and advice it sure made the bike much, much easier to handle and made the little tankslappers I kept getting a lot easier to control.

Thanks Liam for the lift down and Frosty for you know what.

Sugilite -- you sure can ride can't ya?? Thanks for the pillion session. I swear if I tried I could have scraped my elbows. - Just like AJ said.

The first time you left the pits and entered the sweeper we went so low I thought we were lowsiding, then you went lower at the next corner and the next ... WOW!!! Didn't know it was possible to change up and down gears while fully banked over either.

Thanks to the Qk's for the company back home.

Sorry Zapf I thought you were behind me and waited for you at the BP - the one outside Taupo on the way to Auckland with the attached Diner. When you didn't show after about 15 mins I thought you weren't coming so headed off. We reached Auckland in about two and a half days/month/hours (delete appropriate) so I don't know if you would have been comfortable riding with us - especially since you were riding with two large panniers and an inexperienced pillion.

[The_Dover]

where's the fookin pictures?

[paturoa]

Frosty, can you pass on a thanks to the flag marshals as well.

I had a ball. Got me the learn a couple of times from young upstarts:scooter:

Also excelent to meet f2f some of you. I'm putting in my domestic leave request for the May event!

[MSTRS]

Frosty, can you pass on a thanks to the flag marshals as well.

I had a ball. Got me the learn a couple of times from young upstarts:scooter:

Also excelent to meet f2f some of you. I'm putting in my domestic leave request for the May event!

Nice to meet you, my friend. Is that thumb-sized bald spot shrinking??

[cowpoos]

so who crashed....and who was the fastest in each group...and did dover still smell like wee's?



Ps:ya all missed me didn't ya kids....I know....might cum to the next one....sounds like imissed a good nights drinking with diver and buumer [the beer spiller]

[boomer]

loads crashed, i gave loads teh learn, got learned and Dover snores like a biach!!!!

after saying i don't do pot anymore i ended up having far too many spots and hiding
my head under my hoody for most of the night.

got the pleasure (obviously not so pleasurable for him ) of seeing a very cool highside
and seeing some wannabe's try and do me on the corners only to over shoot 'em.
That happened to me a couple of times and i laughed my tits off as they stood there
bikes up :scooter: and the motard boys who like to rub elbows whilst passing maybe
wanna move up a group??

just got a quick quote for repairing the damaged fairings 1k+ (lucky my excess is only 300)

[motobob]

Thanks Frosty for the awesome day.

Good to catch up with people and see more newbies having a go and enjoying themselves.

Thanks to Shaun and Two Smoker I've finally got a rear tyre that doesn't cold shear and hangs in there all day. All I have to do is use it properly now and find some other excuse for not going fast enough. Managed to have the balls to cut my braking distance down going into the chicane at the end of the straight. Jeez it was pretty exciting once you cocked up the timing of my downshifts lol. Just gotta trust that front tyre and I'll be away. Managed to give Cleve the slip in the last session too. Once he gets his suspension done there will be no catching him.

Mucked around following K19 at the end of the sessions. Won't be long before that girl is giving me the learn round Taupo. Just have to keep her on a slower bike, and keep making it slower. Otherwise she will be insufferable.

We need to see more chicks out there to put the old lady in her place.

[Pumba]

What a great day, Thanks to Frosty and all the guys and girls that made the day rumn smooth.

I could never quite see the point in toe sliders before yesterday but now as a look at the big flat spot of missing rubber on my boots I kinda see the advantage, and judging by the amount of missing metal on the foot pegs I might just have to look at a new bike before the next track day.

[boomer]

Mucked around following K19 at the end of the sessions. Won't be long before that girl is giving me the learn round Taupo. Just have to keep her on a slower bike, and keep making it slower. Otherwise she will be insufferable.

We need to see more chicks out there to put the old lady in her place.

Careful mate, there'll be no jiggy jiggy for you once she sees that!

[motobob]

Careful mate, there'll be no jiggy jiggy for you once she sees that!

If only there was.

[bugjuice]

fukin awesome day.

Thanks Frosty, and everyone who helped with the day.

Personally learnt a shed load about myself and the bike, more than I have ever done since I've had it. I lost my mojo a while ago, after too many changes at once on the bike. Now, I've got it back and then some! Never had my knee down or held a decent line or had a good wheelie.. all that was broke this weekend. Still buzzin now, and my first rooted knee slider is being offered to the Gods of Speed..

Thanks again Frosty, n guys..
and everyone else who did their stuff, and cheers TwoSmoke for tailin me. I'll give ya the learn next time matey ;)

[SN4PD]

So where are all the photos guys??? I hear Zapf took about 900.........

If anyone needs ftp/web space to upload a shitload of photos just PM me, (I also have a nice 1MB application that batch resizes photos and makes a web album w/thumbnails to cut the upload time down if anyone wants it).

[SPman]

where's the fookin pictures?
Wot he sed!

[The_Dover]

ps... never have a heart attack or coronary down South, they just laugh at you and tell ya to harden up!!!

hey boomer, you made the news....

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10409390

[Arven]

I have uploaded the pics i got here (http://homepages.slingshot.co.nz/~arven/taupo/):

Most of them are blurry and from far off. And our photographer focused on our group mostly so there are only a few of other people sorry!

[Tony.OK]

What better way could there be to fill a Sunday up than fangin it round the track?
Thanks to all the crew.
Hope the fella who lost the front coming onto the straight 2 feet in front of me is ok.

[SN4PD]

Hope the fella who lost the front coming onto the straight 2 feet in front of me is ok.

duckaddict on the CBR250 ?? His bike made it back to AK on the truck fine.... He escaped with a bruised arm :)

[Toast]

Still buzzin now, and my first rooted knee slider is being offered to the Gods of Speed..


Yeah mate, good stuff :niceone: Stoked for that you felt good on the bike again…I know how much it sucks to be playing below your game.

You must have been pressing that knee in to the ground pretty damn hard, ‘cos I’ve never seen sliders with big melted waves of plastic hanging off like on yours. Def keep that one for show :)

[McJim]

duckaddict on the CBR250 ?? His bike made it back to AK on the truck fine.... He escaped with a bruised arm :)

Bugger - that lil hurricane was imaculate as well.

How's the bruised Trumpy SN4PD? Are you going to get real friendly with your insurance company?

As I said previously - I was a bit worried about the fella that low-sided at the end of the last slow session - was anyone seriously injured yesterday? If not then I'll know for sure that bouncing along the track did him/her no lasting harm..(the bike slid but the rider bounced quite a bit on knees and elbows) My last sight of them was on hands and knees looking as though they were going to barf. Had to fight the urge to stop and help - knew best idea was for me to get off the track ASAP so the ambo could do it's thang if necessary.

[SN4PD]

How's the bruised Trumpy SN4PD? Are you going to get real friendly with your insurance company?

Bruised? I just cleaned some of its makeup off :p

Only thing that needs replacing is the right rearset, rest is cosmetic, well see what the insurance company say in a few days (still processing my application ATM).

(KneadIt started to crack on the last lap :bleh:)

[SlowHand]

Thanks to all the crew. Came away with mixed feelings after only getting about 10 laps and no scratches.

Huge thanks to Quasi for on-site fabrication of rear brake, and Frosty for the idea!

[hXc]

I had a ball. Got me the learn a couple of times from young upstarts:scooter:

Also excelent to meet f2f some of you. I'm putting in my domestic leave request for the May event!Was good to meet you mate. I had an absolute ball, and you were part of it; a challenge to pass are those with more horsepower.


so who crashed....and who was the fastest in each group...and did dover still smell like wee's?
Slow: Some young nut on a blue Spada. T'was damn sexy and the bike didn't look too shabby either.
Medium slow: -
Medium fast: -
Fast: Sugilite, by far. As a rough figure, 1:43's or so! Faaark!

And Dover still smelt like wees too.

[NUTBAR]

Looking forward the photos. Who was the cameraman at the bottom of the new pit straight?

Man or babe,
meekymouse was down there at some point.

[yungatart]

Slow: Some young nut on a blue Spada. T'was damn sexy and the bike didn't look too shabby either.



With your ego, your head will swell and I AIN'T forking out for a new helmet, so pull your head in boy :spanking:
Was great to meet loads of new faces
The learning that takes place at a trackday can also be absorbed by osmosis, I rode home with a much higher skill level than I had on the ride up - go figure that one!!
Thanks too to Sels1 (sp) for a great ride in the pillion session - man, that bike of yours is smooth, and comfy pillion seat..oh, did I mention the pillion seat is comfy!!

[McJim]

Thanks too to Sels1 (sp) for a great ride in the pillion session - man, that bike of yours is smooth, and comfy pillion seat..oh, did I mention the pillion seat is comfy!!

You should tell that fella of yours to remove the cowling from the Wanton Hussy in future :rofl:

[Qkchk]

Great day. Got sunburnt:sunny:. Gave hubby the learn (was it 3 times?:p) Will be doin it again but staying the Sat night and Sunday....... Was f@#ked by the time we got home. Still sore :whocares:

Only 1 small gripe - Could we possibly have the motards in their own group next time? (Maybe have 3 sportsbike groups and 1 for Motards) They take different lines to us, had a few close calls with them cutting infront - (someone even had their elbow knocked mid-corner) and I personally found them really off-putting (hence pulling into the pits then restarting again, just to get shit together). Is it just me or did others have the same problem? (I think they were only in the med/fast group?)

Otherwise bloody awesome day, learnt alot about the bike and my abilities - still no kneedown tho............might consider a trackday/race bike, bit cheaper to repair/replace than the R1/ZX10..........

Your da man Frosty.:first: (except when you hold me in the pits and let everyone else go......eh ;))

[babyB]

where's the fookin pictures?

Wot he sed!
at random ..... well try get some up late 2night (signature will change)

[The_Dover]

looks like boomer's pillioning a dwarf in the last one!!

[yungatart]

You should tell that fella of yours to remove the cowling from the Wanton Hussy in future :rofl:

Silly Scotsman, I wasn't on Mstrs's bike! That was Speights_Buds gf....

[The Stranger]

looks like boomer's pillioning a dwarf in the last one!!

He is.
Dopey I think.

[The_Dover]

I think you punctuated that incorrectly.

He is dopey, I think. Dunno who the dwarf was though, didn't see finn down there.

[babyB]

happinings

[hXc]

happinings
The guy in pic 3 was a slow old bastard, wasn't he? :dodge:

Sorry Dad (MSTRS), you asked for it.

[Goblin]

Only 1 small gripe - Could we possibly have the motards in their own group next time? (Maybe have 3 sportsbike groups and 1 for Motards) They take different lines to us, had a few close calls with them cutting infront - (someone even had their elbow knocked mid-corner) and I personally found them really off-putting (hence pulling into the pits then restarting again, just to get shit together). Is it just me or did others have the same problem? (I think they were only in the med/fast group?)

I had an absolute BLAST with the Motards! Those guy's ROCK!!! :rockon: I don't think they'd have enough numbers to require their own session at a track-day. Besides....they're so much fun to ride with! If you had a problem with them,(enough to make you have to pull into the pits) it could have been a good idea to change groups? Maybe?


Thanks FROSTY and the team for a most excellent day!

[hXc]

I agree with Goblin. If you have a problem with them, then move groups, or ride faster/slower than them. It's nothing they're doing wrong. They probably get pissed off with you, just as much as you do with them. Just stay out of their way, and they'll stay out of yours.

[The_Dover]

or ride faster/slower than them.

i tried dude, I fuckin tried, but even some homo on a honda with a dwarf pillion smoked me.

[hXc]

i tried dude, I fuckin tried, but even some homo on a honda with a dwarf pillion smoked me.That's why mate. Honda. The best of the best.

[SuperDave]

Here's a few.

[SN4PD]

I had an absolute BLAST with the Motards! Those guy's ROCK!!! :rockon: I don't think they'd have enough numbers to require their own session at a track-day. Besides....they're so much fun to ride with! If you had a problem with them,(enough to make you have to pull into the pits) it could have been a good idea to change groups? Maybe?


Thanks FROSTY and the team for a most excellent day!

Whole heartedly agree on that one, was good fun taking on the Motards with the 675 :D Hope there's some at the MotoTT day :rockon:

[SuperDave]

And more...

[boomer]

:p
i tried dude, I fuckin tried, but even some homo on a honda with a dwarf pillion smoked me.

Man i was lookin good!

ps. Bruce. Ya leathers don't look so ghey when your on the bike

[McJim]

Silly Scotsman, I wasn't on Mstrs's bike! That was Speights_Buds gf....

Not so silly - read it again and you'll get it...You said Speights_buds pillion seat was comfy...twice...I suggested it was relative and jokingly suggested that MSTRS has been making you sit on the cowling rather than the pillion seat all this time (when really it's just symptomatic of a dead sussy spring!).

It doesn't scan so well when I explain it.

[SuperDave]

And another four.

[boomer]

I agree with Goblin. If you have a problem with them, then move groups, or ride faster/slower than them. It's nothing they're doing wrong. They probably get pissed off with you, just as much as you do with them. Just stay out of their way, and they'll stay out of yours.

Thats not so true mate, there were some questionable manouvers.

[babyB]

once again Frostie ya come up trumps. another premo KBTD. thank you and to all those who helped to get it together :2thumbsup

big thanks to Aj & BB2 for for helpin me out cheers guys:hug:
Bugga we gave up on 'barbed wire' going 3am. still had 'bear' to ride on... well then we talked to Shaun :shit: & shes's now having a wee holiday:yes:

there are somethings that cant be put into words easily .... Sugilite i thank you:clap: .... being pillion with you was an awsom privilege & experance:hug: (lol next time i will protest loudly bout getting off)

good to see ya all put there KBers

lol below... Key what was goin through ya mind b4 ya pillioned that bike :dodge:

[MSTRS]

The guy in pic 3 was a slow old bastard, wasn't he? :dodge:

[/SIZE]

Yeah he was/is:whocares: The girl on the back would have needed surgery to get rid of the smile on her face. She liked 130mph on the long straight

[yungatart]

Not so silly - read it again and you'll get it...You said Speights_buds pillion seat was comfy...twice...I suggested it was relative and jokingly suggested that MSTRS has been making you sit on the cowling rather than the pillion seat all this time (when really it's just symptomatic of a dead sussy spring!).

It doesn't scan so well when I explain it.

Ach yer blardy daft, Jock! Hae ya baen intae the whusky agaen?
I was on Sels1's trumpy. Can ye no read?

[The Stranger]

And another four.

Hey thank you Waldo, much appreciated.

[hXc]

Has anyone got any pics of me? Blue Honda VT250 Spada, it's in my profile if you want a pic. I was in the slow group, the guy riding really crazy and passing everyone etc.

[Morepower]

Only 1 small gripe - Could we possibly have the motards in their own group next time? (Maybe have 3 sportsbike groups and 1 for Motards) They take different lines to us, had a few close calls with them cutting infront - (someone even had their elbow knocked mid-corner) and I personally found them really off-putting (hence pulling into the pits then restarting again, just to get shit together). Is it just me or did others have the same problem? (I think they were only in the med/fast group?)


I was in that group and had no problems with the Chook Chasers then I never got passed by them :) , Had one beside me at one stage , twist of the thottle and :spudwave:
Seriously there were a big group of them at the last Moto TT day and there were no worries.


Dave

[Clivoris]

Big ups to Frosty and the support crew. Nice safe day Frosty. Great to meet some of the KB crew. Yungtart and MSTRS, ta for the hospitality. More thanks to MD and Dennisr for carting some of my gear around. See y'all at the next one.

[Goblin]

Thats not so true mate, there were some questionable manouvers.

In your opinion.....:whistle:

[boomer]

I had my elbow tapped mid corner
as they came past me into the corner, only to have to go
around 'em out of the corner.

( not you Goblin :p )


i aint a big fan of that and told the guy so afterwards. Maybe i'll drop
down a group and go fuck with teh slower guys huh? i do believe Frosty
advised to leave twice the room you would when racing, so thats at least
a metre huh?... play nice guys:sunny:

and did i mention how fuckin hot I looked out there??

[Two Smoker]

And more...

Whos this slow bastard??? http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45496&d=1162787083

Great day... Wicked to see people improving.... Have still got warped rotors and possibly need to tighten up the steering head bearings meaning my braking is suffering... Still heaps of room to improve and can see at least a couple of seconds to save...

Cheers Bruce for teaching me a new line though turn one. Was good tailing you in most of the sessions...

[justsomeguy]

and did i mention how fuckin hot I looked out there??

Yeah man - you did look very hot - from the heat - your skin was pale, you had bags under your eyes and your hair was a damp mess. I had trouble holding my lunch in. :lol: p/t

I finally managed to get into your group but couldn't find you. Where were ya man??

The motard guys were a hoot. Had a bit of fun playing with BlackBuell until I hit f'kin neutral going from 1st to 2nd at the chicane joining the new to the old track and he managed to create a gap I couldn't close.

[justsomeguy]

Cheers Bruce for teaching me a new line though turn one. Was good tailing you in most of the sessions...

Oh please do share......

[boomer]

Where were ya man??

Where else? At the front :scooter:

Good on you movin up a group :second:

[justsomeguy]

Where else? At the front :scooter:

Good on you movin up a group :second:

Eh noo!!! I started off from the grid about 8 or so bikes from the first and I certainly don't remember being passed by you. Although if we started together from the grid I'm sure I would have been left standing.

I was asked to move up, personally I was quite happy staying where I was as the groups were not that diff - meaning there were tons of fast people in the med-slow group and a ton of people in the med-fast group who should have been in a slower group.

[Morepower]

I was asked to move up, personally I was quite happy staying where I was as the groups were not that diff - meaning there were tons of fast people in the med-slow group and a ton of people in the med-fast group who should have been in a slower group.

I guess it would be pretty tough getting someone to admit they need to go down a group, but agree in part however wouldnt have said a ton of people .

Dave

[paturoa]

i was too busy talking or riding to take many pics only one worth posting..

[boomer]

Eh noo!!! I started off from the grid about 8 or so bikes from the first and I certainly don't remember being passed by you. Although if we started together from the grid I'm sure I would have been left standing.

I went out with someone, right at the back mate. we were'nt doing warp 9. He was getting use to Track time and i was practising carrying corner speeds and getting the knee down.

[boomer]

Yeah man - you did look very hot - from the heat - your skin was pale, you had bags under your eyes and your hair was a damp mess. I had trouble holding my lunch in. :lol: p/t

So would you if you'd been on the turps the night before until 3:30 :shutup:

[Two Smoker]

Oh please do share......
Geez did i jusmp the gun or what... I cant share... im too slow... but Bruce will share... Im surprised more people didnt take him up on the rider training...

[Leong]

What an awesome day!! Thanks Frosty and crew - If your aim was to create a most enjoyable event for all, then you succeeded admirably. Unlike some track days, KB trackdays have great atmosphere and I believe our organiser's enthusiastic personality is responsible for this. With odds stacked against him eg having to use the old pits, then having those pits being used for tyre storage, he still manages a well run and organised event. A great effort!!:niceone:

Had a great time in the group with the motards!! Didn't have any problems with them myself - but often had to wait for one of the three straights to get by. Difficult to keep everyone happy with some wanting fewer groups so we don't have as long a wait between rounds, and others wanting more, also with valid reasons!

Awesome time riding with someone on a green ZX10R (not QKKid) in the second session before it got slightly damp and massively impressed with Goblins speed thru the twisties:2thumbsup :- you use every bit of your available horspower so well and were one of the few who used the same lines that Aaron Slight showed me! There was also a guy on a black Fireblade in our group who gave me the learn, and learn I did well. Your speed into the sweeper onto the main straight, and the line around it - thanks for the lesson and the show - that was the most difficult corner for me.

Thanks for making the effort to put this event on for us Frosty!! :niceone: Better register for the next one!!

[boomer]

I guess it would be pretty tough getting someone to admit they need to go down a group, but agree in part however wouldnt have said a ton of people .

Dave

No doubt, but on the flip side a bit of courtesy wouldn't have gone a miss.

* edit ( enough shit, i had a fuckin stonker of a weekend!!!!! )

[TONO]

Anybody get a pic of a big old guy on a Black GSX1400 nannaring :yes: around the track in the beginners group and later in the mediums.:whocares:

[SN4PD]

JSG your not even going to thank Sugilite (I assume it was him), for the pillion ride on KB?!?!? Yesterday you wanted to have his babies.......... :laugh:

[boomer]

JSG your not even going to thank Sugilite (I assume it was him), for the pillion ride on KB?!?!? Yesterday you wanted to have his babies.......... :laugh:

mate, your a right plonker! a beautiful bike like that and you abused the fuck out of her :shit:

[hXc]

Anybody get a pic of a big old guy on a Black GSX1400 nannaring :yes: around the track in the beginners group and later in the mediums.:whocares:
Hmmm, your bike looked stunning mate. Especially as I flew past it:rockon:

[boomer]

i tried dude, I fuckin tried, but even some homo on a honda with a dwarf pillion smoked me.

You even smoked yourself when you took my bike out with Vix on the back!
Time to realise the innevitable and swap bikes mate; you'll soon get use to being called a homo but you'll ride quicker :dodge:

[SN4PD]

mate, your a right plonker! a beautiful bike like that and you abused the fuck out of her :shit:

I brought it to ride not to look at........hows your ornament collection going :bleh:

[boomer]

I brought it to ride not to look at........hows your ornament collection going :bleh:


you have ability & ambition confused my young padawan; and she's lookin fuckin hot.. can you not read or see

[SN4PD]

you have ability & ambition confused my young padawan; and she's lookin fuckin hot.. can you not read or see

But it's a Honda................

[Sketchy_Racer]

Hmmm, your bike looked stunning mate. Especially as I flew past it:rockon:

Good to see your not blowing your own trumpet mate...... Oh wait.....

[sels1]

A great day out, thanks to Frosty and his team of helpers - we appreciate it.
Nice to see some old faces and meet some new ones - also the chance to put some faces to KB handles.
I learnt some new skills and was pleasantly suprised how my poor ol bike handled the track - its not used to such a smooth surface!

[TONO]

Hmmm, your bike looked stunning mate. Especially as I flew past it:rockon:

Yeh you were movin out man!:bye:
That is a pretty rare bike your riding why don't you donate it to Southwards Museum.:soon: :moon: :rofl:

[justsomeguy]

You mean all the times i kept up with him for the first few laps??? Or the last session where he puposely held off the throttle on the back straight for me???

The lines, what gear you are in, etc. From an educational perspective.

I'll start another thread in the racing section later to ask you and others for more detail.

[hXc]

Yeh you were movin out man!:bye:
That is a pretty rare bike your riding why don't you donate it to Southwards Museum.:soon: :moon: :rofl:
You'll keep mate, you'll keep.

[Zapf]

late tonight hopefully! I have over 800 photos

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[Cleve]

A big thanks to Frosty and his team of helpers. A great track day for all. The experienced and not so experienced. The organisation was pretty impressive for what are basically a bunch of amateur enthusiasts. Keep it up.
You can probably never make everyone happy. 3 groups or 4... Super motards mixed in or not...
Based on the actual number of riders, 4 groups was probably the best. Perhaps 15 minute sessions to speed things up is the only suggestion I would have if people felt the wait was too long, but basically I was really happy with the day.

Great to see some of the usual old faces as well as meet a few new ones who are not there in the usual KB race gang.

Big thanks again to Paul and Jill. Teaming and racing with you is a big part of the reason I have loved my return to racing. Paul, you ARE a quick old bugger and I imagine we will to and fro on the track for the rest of our racing lives. Jill, blooooody hell you are going so well. As Paul says it won't be long before you will be beating us, even if you stay on a slower bike...

Also a big congrats to Kicking Zebra on the birth of his new baby daughter.

[justsomeguy]

JSG your not even going to thank Sugilite (I assume it was him), for the pillion ride on KB?!?!? Yesterday you wanted to have his babies.......... :laugh:

I already did fatarse... didn't you read my first post?? Post# 319 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=813706&postcount=319)

No I didn't want his babies - but I have a lot of respect and admiration for him. He's a proper talented racer who's so modest and willing to help out others.

Plus we both love our Kawasaki's

I'm glad to have met people like him and Shaun.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

What a great day you put on Tony. I am a bit lost here cos I had a ball and didn't even ride !!!!!!!!!!!
What the F#$% is that all about?

Ten out ten Tony. I saw some great riding out there and I can only agree with the comments about how these days improve everyone's riding. K/B forever............

Think I will apply for the recovery job next time. And the time spent with Trumpy out in the infield was great. So much knowledge and experience. You got no idea how much this man has done in respect to motor sport. Rock on Trumpy.

And to the seven riders I shared a small space with............Every one of you got a great attitude to life and you all rock. Lets do it again in May but not in the van.

[SN4PD]

didn't you read my first post?? Post# 319 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=813706&postcount=319)

PWNED :lol:

[SuperDave]

and did i mention how fuckin hot I looked out there??

Sure. Look how hardkore Boomer is going!

[SuperDave]

Nah bro, this is more like it eh? :yes:

[SN4PD]

Nah bro, this is more like it eh? :yes:

Zapf where are my photos.......... me me me....... I want them yesterday :bleh:.........

[The_Dover]

fuck your leathers look gay boomer.

[SuperDave]

Whos this slow bastard??? http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45496&d=1162787083


Since you were going so slow I managed to snap up a few more of you man.


Buggy giving ya the learn!

Wrong way?

[Two Smoker]

Since you were going so slow I managed to snap up a few more of you man.


Buggy giving ya the learn!

Wrong way?

Geez im never going to live this one down...

Pic 1: Buggy giving me the learn...
Pic 2: Looking for loosebruce and sugilite (theres a new tui ad)
Pic 3: I think that was someone fast on my bike and in my leathers...

[Morepower]

Anybody get a pic of a big old guy on a Black GSX1400 nannaring :yes: around the track in the beginners group and later in the mediums.:whocares:

Your bike sounded really nice for a 4cyl what exausts do you run ?

[Qkchk]

Thats not so true mate, there were some questionable manouvers.

Thanx Boomer, so I wasn't just seeing things..............

[TONO]

Your bike sounded really nice for a 4cyl what exausts do you run ?

Staintune.
Tony Rees is the NZ agent, Whakatane Yamaha shop

[bert_is_evil]

As I said previously - I was a bit worried about the fella that low-sided at the end of the last slow session - was anyone seriously injured yesterday? If not then I'll know for sure that bouncing along the track did him/her no lasting harm..(the bike slid but the rider bounced quite a bit on knees and elbows) My last sight of them was on hands and knees looking as though they were going to barf. Had to fight the urge to stop and help - knew best idea was for me to get off the track ASAP so the ambo could do it's thang if necessary.

hee...that was me, and yip - I'm all good thanks! I remember rolling over and over then being too dizzy to get up for a second. Totally wore the lower part of the leg off my trou, time for a replacement. oh, and the entire left hand side of the 250 as well...

Despite my evidently spectacular off on the last lap of the last session...I had an absolutely awesome day! I can't wait for my next go at the track. Thanks heaps to gixxer 4 eva for scraping me off the track, Frosty for running the show and everyone else who helped out - fantastic!

[bugjuice]

Geez im never going to live this one down...

Pic 1: Buggy giving me the learn...
lol.. I've fallen into a parallel universe!!

sd, was meant to say 'mate', not 'mat'!

[justsomeguy]

lol.. I've fallen into a parallel universe!!

sd, was meant to say 'mate', not 'mat'!

Why were you wearing that flouro vest?? Were you training someone or did you go out as a "newbie" in the fast group??

[bugjuice]

i was giving 2S the learn.. :eek:
was teaching him how to take corners without crashing.. I think I did well all in all..

[Goblin]

I had my elbow tapped mid corner
as they came past me into the corner, only to have to go
around 'em out of the corner.

( not you Goblin :p )


i aint a big fan of that and told the guy so afterwards. Maybe i'll drop
down a group and go fuck with teh slower guys huh? i do believe Frosty
advised to leave twice the room you would when racing, so thats at least
a metre huh?... play nice guys:sunny:



In my limited trackday experience, I have noticed that people with mirrors still on tend to change lines when they see another bike behind them, which can make overtaking difficult. This is not a dig at anyone....just an observation.

[SuperDave]

lol.. I've fallen into a parallel universe!!


Too bright, too bright. It's blinding me :eek5:

[M1CRO]

late tonight hopefully! I have over 800 photos
Here is a preview
I have 517 that i am uploading at the moment.. Will update this thread later
here is one that I like :rockon:

[boomer]

In my limited trackday experience, I have noticed that people with mirrors still on tend to change lines when they see another bike behind them, which can make overtaking difficult. This is not a dig at anyone....just an observation.

Agreed whole heartedly :)

[Goblin]

Like I said, not a dig at anyone. I dont know who anyone is on the track, but the riders who had mirrors still on and working, made erratic line changes when they saw me coming. Maybe all mirrors should be fully taped up or removed altogether.

[Keystone19]

lol below... Key what was goin through ya mind b4 ya pillioned that bike :dodge:


I was starting to feel seriously worried.

He told me he hadn't crashed in 7 years.

[SuperDave]

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[SuperDave]

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[SuperDave]

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[SuperDave]

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[M1CRO]

Am new at trying to upload stuff via Photomax
This link should work (http://www.photomax.com/web/guest_view_album.php?mailid=946698), if not PM me your email address and you can sort through the photo's. Most of them are of the fast group though..

Still uploading at the moment, will take a while for 500+ photos

[boomer]

Dover... i've sussed where ya were going wrong mate; On teh straights you turn the twistie thing instead of pullin on that lever...

[Zapf]

Ahhh! Damn you and your shnazy camera Zapf, I'm jealous. If the rest of your photos look anything like those two teasers I'll be looking forward to seeing them! :yes:

Most of them are like the teasers, some in different settings. But nothing I can do if you wern't leaning enought. :scooter: ps... its all the operator mate!

they are being processed as I type.

Please refer to this for Photos http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=814471&postcount=12

[NinjaBoy]

I was in that group and had no problems with the Chook Chasers then I never got passed by them :) , Had one beside me at one stage , twist of the thottle and :spudwave:
Seriously there were a big group of them at the last Moto TT day and there were no worries.


Dave

aaaahhh, you must have been the RED TL which kept catching and passing me at the sweeper at the start/finish.

To QKCHK: the more trackdays you do the less you get surprised by a close pass. That's why its really important to hold your line. I was passed quite closely by one motard rider in the centre corners, but we both held our separate lines and there was no unpredictibility in where the other was going to be. If you find that too upsetting, then you need to consider moving groups.:yes:

[sugilite]

i also want to thank sugalite (SP?)
he took me around the track at warp speed 11.
i have never known a bike could lean over sooooooooooooo much while breaking and not fall down, i was convinced that my elbo would rub on the ground at one point... the straight line speed was no eye opener or breaking into the left hander, it was the ability of the man to make it so smooth with me on the back trying hard not to fall off and not to upset his balance and yet he compensated for all my short comings...
i was scared shitless acouple of times and yet i wanted more....
i know i will never get to his standerd but i now know so much more about the POSSIBLE....

Glad you had an exciting time lol. :yes:
I'm pleased you mentioned being smooth. You may have noticed I do not "blip" on down changes. The two blipping threads I've mentioned that in KB I've had heaps of people telling me you "must" blip to be smooth!



Sugilite -- you sure can ride can't ya?? Thanks for the pillion session. I swear if I tried I could have scraped my elbows. - Just like AJ said.

The first time you left the pits and entered the sweeper we went so low I thought we were lowsiding, then you went lower at the next corner and the next ... WOW!!! Didn't know it was possible to change up and down gears while fully banked over either.


You will have to fit elbow scrapers to your leathers for the next ride eh :Punk:
Glad you enjoyed the experience. :rockon:



there are somethings that cant be put into words easily .... Sugilite i thank you:clap: .... being pillion with you was an awsom privilege & experance:hug: (lol next time i will protest loudly bout getting off)
/QUOTE]

Hopefully Frosty may include pillion bikes in all group one sessions next time :yes: Glad you had fun!

[QUOTE=SN4PD;814419]JSG your not even going to thank Sugilite (I assume it was him), for the pillion ride on KB?!?!? Yesterday you wanted to have his babies.......... :laugh:

Thats impossible dude, I got the snip years ago, got it done at the vets, it was cheaper there and the dog biscuits were still better than public hospital food!


I was starting to feel seriously worried.

He told me he hadn't crashed in 7 years.

Hey! That was once in 6 years on road race bikes! Then I go and drop the 10 in the 3rd session pushing an old front tyre to hard!
I only went about 75% on the pillion rides, we were not even scraping the foot pegs!
When I was scrapping it out in the post classic class in the actrix series, I had it's foot peg on the deck, still hard on the brakes twisting the bars to force it to go around that infield hairpin on the long circuit lap after lap :yes:

A huge thanks to Frosty and his merry band of helpers for putting an awesome day on :Punk:

Thanks to Richard for all he is doing. The new Akrapovics sound really awesome and the power increase was very noticeable! I was got at a low 1.39 in the 3rd session so sweet.

It was really good to put faces to names and to meet so many for the 1st time. :rockon:

[SN4PD]

Fuck this bike looks good........ shame about the fat bastard riding it eh :bleh:

[The_Dover]

Dover... i've sussed where ya were going wrong mate; On teh straights you turn the twistie thing instead of pullin on that lever...

but there was a corner just, er, round the corner......:scooter:

[Morepower]

aaaahhh, you must have been the RED TL which kept catching and passing me at the sweeper at the start/finish.



That would be me , I was surprised how quick the 600's etc were up the back straight , the poor TL is old and tired like me :zzzz:

[boomer]

10 chars....

[The Stranger]

Eh noo!!! I started off from the grid about 8 or so bikes from the first and I certainly don't remember being passed by you.
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Um, open you eyes when you ride next time. Lap 2, last session, end of the main strait Boomer went past both of us.

[Keystone19]

Hey! That was once in 6 years on road race bikes! Then I go and drop the 10 in the 3rd session pushing an old front tyre to hard!
I only went about 75% on the pillion rides, we were not even scraping the foot pegs!


Lol, I know, just hassling ya.

The pillion session was awesome. My God it feels fast when you are on the back.

Cheers Sugilite...:2thumbsup

[Devil]

Awesome photos Felix, i'll have to order some from you.

Shite. Is that my belly pan almost on the ground??? :gob:

[speights_bud]

Yeah he was/is:whocares: The girl on the back would have needed surgery to get rid of the smile on her face. She liked 130mph on the long straight

Yea turns out her mum didn't really want to hear details:innocent:, Big ups to MSTRS for giving the g/f a pillion :Punk:

Big thanks to FROSTY and tram for an awesome day, i felt it ran very smoothly and group sessions were changing well.

The GPX is now however sporting ground off footpegs and my boots are pretty fooked.( i shoulda fitted toe sliders)

I did have a few interesting experiences though, twice the back end let go due to exhaust hitting the ground but luckily avoided a highside and twice the front tyre began to wander and shudder changin from right to left through the esses on the new half of the track.
I think it's time i moved to a sprot's biek!.

All in all a great day people!

[speights_bud]

Not so silly - read it again and you'll get it...You said Speights_buds pillion seat was comfy...twice...I suggested it was relative and jokingly suggested that MSTRS has been making you sit on the cowling rather than the pillion seat all this time (when really it's just symptomatic of a dead sussy spring!).

It doesn't scan so well when I explain it.


Well I did offer to give her a ride on several occasions but for some reason she still declined...:innocent:

[Quasievil]

Great day frosty well done again mate.

Im beyond my bike I need more grunt and performance so time to move on to something else Im thinking, bike did everything perfect and is going really well.

Buggy WTF, where you suddenly learn to ride fast...........got your mojo back, last trackday I was kicking your arse on me 400 , well those days are gone.

All in all great, only one dickhead cut me up on the inside (green ZXR400??)
not a race dude !!, hope I suitably rattled you through the sweeper

Looking forward to the next track day frosty!!

[speights_bud]

Hmmm, your bike looked stunning mate. Especially as I flew past it:rockon:

Fer F*cks sake dude, if you were so damn fast then why didn't you move up a speed group? Remember its not a race day and alot of the guys (and Gals) are out there just to improve their riding :calm:

[Karma]

All in all great, only one dickhead cut me up on the inside (green ZXR400??)
not a race dude !!, hope I suitably rattled you through the sweeper

Hmm... don't remember that,, what were you riding?

[boomer]

Um, open you eyes when you ride next time. Lap 2, last session, end of the main strait Boomer went past both of us.

You don't remember JSG cos i'm so smooth :whistle:

[Quasievil]

Hmm... don't remember that,, what were you riding?

a Red GSXR400 (no 140) nothing personal, but if it was you, not a good move dude, stole my line and fucked me up, though I passed you back and that was the end of your race against me:yes:

[bugjuice]

Buggy WTF, where you suddenly learn to ride fast...........got your mojo back, last trackday I was kicking your arse on me 400 , well those days are gone.
back of a cereal packet.. got me license there too..
actually surprised myself..

[Zapf]

Photos look good dude. Next time you want to sit on the inside of a corner with the camera set on TV (slow shutter) and get some of those cool looking panning (tracking) shots with the blurred backgrounds :yes: (They look fuckin cool :D)

Ha my camera is a Nikon, so its the S setting. Did a few panning shots. But it gets really tiring doing this for a 100 bikes, hence I have settled myself into the corner shots.

Example...

[Quasievil]

back of a cereal packet.. got me license there too..
actually surprised myself..

Yeah mate you really looked the business, I thought it was someone else riding your bike, because last time you where being beaten by a 400, this time you looked the man mate, well done, love seeing riders improve like that!!

(Im off to buy some wheatbix)

[Tony.OK]

There was also a guy on a black Fireblade in our group who gave me the learn, and learn I did well. Your speed into the sweeper onto the main straight, and the line around it - thanks for the lesson and the show - that was the most difficult corner for me.


Glad to be of some help to ya fella,its a shit of a corner,once ya suss out that the apex is 3/4 of the way round things get better.Catch ya at the next one:scooter:

[Postie]

The only pic I have of Bugjuice courtersy of Cibby, and one of me giving HDTBoy's bike an easier run then it normally gets (note the scraped fairings, and thats not from a fall, or me)

[Tony.OK]

That would be me , I was surprised how quick the 600's etc were up the back straight , the poor TL is old and tired like me :zzzz:


If only you'd had a camera mounted to your bike,i'm sure that would've sped things up :bleh:

[justsomeguy]

Um, open you eyes when you ride next time. Lap 2, last session, end of the main strait Boomer went past both of us.

Really??

I could have sworn that was Tony.OK in black leathers on a black CBR1000RR not Boomer on a Black and Silver CBR600RR in red Alpinestar leathers.

But eh what do I know ? :stupid:

Either case I'll admit he is currently faster than me.

[kiwifruit]

Looking sharp there Kit ;)

[Waylander]

In my limited trackday experience, I have noticed that people with mirrors still on tend to change lines when they see another bike behind them, which can make overtaking difficult. This is not a dig at anyone....just an observation.
Noted, will be removing mine for the 24th.

Superdave you gonna be there? Want some pics of me.

[bert_is_evil]

Did anyone take any photo's of the slow group (out of pity perhaps)? If so can you post them please?

[SuperDave]

Noted, will be removing mine for the 24th.

Superdave you gonna be there? Want some pics of me.

If my brakes are all sorted by then, then most definately. :yes:
As far as others asking for pics, I've pretty much posted all the decent ones as I only went and took shots of one fast session and one medium fast session.

Though Zapf more than likely got a shot of everyone. His pics are damn good too!

[ajturbo]

So where's the pics???

PM babyB....

[ajturbo]

Did anyone take any photo's of the slow group (out of pity perhaps)? If so can you post them please?
didn't you see me run around with ya's taking photos??:innocent:

[Waylander]

If my brakes are all sorted by then, then most definately. :yes:
As far as others asking for pics, I've pretty much posted all the decent ones as I only went and took shots of one fast session and one medium fast session.

Though Zapf more than likely got a shot of everyone. His pics are damn good too!
Hope you're willing to take shots of the slow on the 24th (if you are there) cause that's where I will be unless they let me move up.

[SN4PD]

Not bad for my first track day considering I've only been riding her for a week or so now :D (Definitely got more balls that the 250 :Punk:)

I'm praying to the footpeg gods for no breakages on the MotoTT day this month :innocent: (Spot the KneadIT :dodge:)

[Waylander]

Not bad for my first track day considering I've only been riding her for a week or so now :D (Definitely got more balls that the 250 :Punk:)

I'm praying to the footpeg gods for no breakages on the MotoTT day this month :innocent: (Spot the KneadIT :dodge:)
Lol your helmet with sun visor down kinda reminds me of Judge Dredd. And why do you look like a 12 year old girl? (no offense just an observation) ductape on the plate?

Great pics and great riding man.

[Two Smoker]

a Red GSXR400 (no 140) nothing personal, but if it was you, not a good move dude, stole my line and fucked me up, though I passed you back and that was the end of your race against me:yes:

Quit ya whining...

[M1CRO]

As stated on the first page, other photos are here (http://www.photomax.com/web/guest_view_album.php?mailid=946698)


If anyone wants the full resolution versions, then PM me with the photo number and their email address (they are 500-600k in size each!)
If anyone wants the whole lot on CD - or cant be bothered working through the list - then PM CaN

[Toast]

I think the tip for getting in to pictures is to follow the pretty red or orange bikes...will have to do more of that next time.

[SN4PD]

Lol your helmet with sun visor down kinda reminds me of Judge Dredd.
I try, flip down sunnies are bloody handy :D

And why do you look like a 12 year old girl?
Principals Secret twice a day :rofl:

ductape on the plate?
Plate was about to launch it's self into orbit (or another rider) :shit:

[Tony.OK]

Cost of 6 x 4 photo paper --------$1
Cost of inks and consumables-----$1
Cost of envelope and stamp------$1

Cost of a farkin awesome photo of me crankin it at the track---------PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!


Cheers Zapf,my orders already in mate:Punk:

[SN4PD]

Photos look fucking good Zapf :niceone:

Will be printing out life size posters at work tomorrow :D


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=815841&postcount=450

[Korea]

"Fuck that 675 looks good"

Not bad for my first track day considering I've only been riding her for a week or so now :D (Definitely got more balls that the 250 :Punk:)

I'm praying to the footpeg gods for no breakages on the MotoTT day this month :innocent: (Spot the KneadIT :dodge:)

...and goes well with those top-shelf Dainese leathers! :niceone:
You must have too much money! :Pokey: (or at least you had...)

[boomer]

"Fuck that 675 looks good"


...and goes well with those top-shelf Dainese leathers! :niceone:
You must have too much money! :Pokey: (or at least you had...)

he's got more money than sense, 4 days old and dropped how many times :shutup:

[texmo]

he's got more money than sense, 4 days old and dropped how many times :shutup:

More money than sense? coming from somebody who paid money to have there hair cut like that:Punk:

[boomer]

More money than sense? coming from somebody who paid money to have there hair cut like that:Punk:

that's a DIY mate!! i asked the mrs to do it for me and she told me to 'f' off;

any hooows.. what ya saying; it's stylie :P

[SN4PD]

"Fuck that 675 looks good"


...and goes well with those top-shelf Dainese leathers! :niceone:
You must have too much money! :Pokey: (or at least you had...)

Had is the word..................... still I don't regret the decision :)

[Kornholio]

that's a DIY mate!! i asked the mrs to do it for me and she told me to 'f' off;

any hooows.. what ya saying; it's stylie :P

Holy fucking shit Batman!!!!! Dude you dont look like a girl any more :p (a little boy now tho )

[Zapf]

Sorry Zapf I thought you were behind me and waited for you at the BP - the one outside Taupo on the way to Auckland with the attached Diner. When you didn't show after about 15 mins I thought you weren't coming so headed off. We reached Auckland in about two and a half days/month/hours (delete appropriate) so I don't know if you would have been comfortable riding with us - especially since you were riding with two large panniers and an inexperienced pillion.

ah rite, no worries. I was at the BP in town. Funny enough my pillion is quite happy with just 2 days of riding, she even fell asleep until I upped the pace.

I coun't follow you thru the traffic at the risk of knocking off my panniers.

[hXc]

that's a DIY mate!! i asked the mrs to do it for me and she told me to 'f' off;

any hooows.. what ya saying; it's stylie :P
Mate, looks like it was a hard night at Kiwifruit's.

[kiwifruit]

Some found it harder than others....
heres Boomer, in between heart attacks

[skelstar]

Jebus Boomer, did you lose a bet?

675 looks awesome. Its funny, in the last piccy the riders following you all look like Meercats :).

[babyB]

um trackday photo forum ....

[El Dopa]

That was fun.

Thanks to Frosty for the organisation and for being probably the all-round best bastard ever in the NZ MC community.

Thanks to Keystone, Cleve, Devil et al for letting the newbie hang around and ask dumb questions, and for the bed Sat night.

Thanks to McJim and family for the transport and general company, etc. Lots of lessons learnt about trailers there....

[Cleve]

Thanks to Keystone, Cleve, Devil et al for letting the newbie hang around and ask dumb questions.

My pleasure. Good to meet you and glad you had a good time.

[TONO]

Who won the pit stand?:shit:
there was supposed to be a draw out of all those people that paid $100 up front.:done:
Was i the only one?:whocares:

[MikeyG]

Me and the GN were definately the slowest out on the track, but it doesn't matter I had a great day and the bike lived to do it again (even though writing it off would have been cheaper than freighting it home).

It was my second trackday in a week (and ever) and although this time there wasn't the huge rush of going fast and pushing my limits I definately think I had haigher corner speeds and more lean, the front let go at one stage so I must have been pushing it a little.

A big thanks to Frosty and all the crew for putting on the day and putting up with our shit.

Thanks to LooseBruce as well for the rider training offers, I was an idiot not to find time for it. I'll have to do it next time.

Sorry if I held anyone up out there, it's definately time for a new bike before the next trackday.

[trumpy]

didn't you see me run around with ya's taking photos??:innocent:

..........and you know you're slow when you cant outrun the photographer!:brick:

[bert_is_evil]

..........and you know you're slow when you cant outrun the photographer!:brick:

shame! :o
10 char

[bert_is_evil]

I felt like fred flintstone on the straight - wanted to put my feet down and push the bike along to speed it up a bit

[speights_bud]

I felt like fred flintstone on the straight - wanted to put my feet down and push the bike along to speed it up a bit

Ditto, i did at one stage start the pedal's going :( it wasn't a happy feeling...