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kiwifruit
2nd May 2006, 08:50
Hi all,
we are running a track day this friday at the taupo (full international) racetrack.
12-5pm on the track by 12.30
$80
3 groups of riders, slow, medium, fast.
20 minutes a group until 4-30pm
(20min x 4)
then after 4-30 the track is open to those still wanting more.
I know its short notice,
we have 46 at this stage.
Its only open to those that prepay
we dont want people turning up on the day with cash
Pm me if you are interested
Regards, Allan.

SN4PD
2nd May 2006, 09:07
I'm number 46 :nya:

Leaving auckland friday morning if anyone else is considering coming down :shifty:

Devil
2nd May 2006, 09:10
Bugger. Bad timing. Would have loved to.

kiwifruit
2nd May 2006, 09:31
yeh, sorry bout the short notice! :(

WRT
2nd May 2006, 10:38
Will this be a regular thing? Bad timing for me too at the moment, but would love to do it from next month onwards.

Full international circuit . . . yum.

kiwifruit
2nd May 2006, 10:46
yep, will be doing it every month or so
i shall keep u informed as they come up :)

WRT
2nd May 2006, 10:55
Sweet mate, that would be wicked. Definately keen, just not this month. Have a few days leave up my sleeve too, would be well worth using one for this!

Zapf
2nd May 2006, 11:02
thanks for the invite. would love to come along just don't have the time atm.... would be very keen thou otherwise.

Cheers
Zapf

kiwifruit
2nd May 2006, 12:17
12 places remaining

MD
2nd May 2006, 18:45
yep, will be doing it every month or so
i shall keep u informed as they come up :)
Like some of the others, I can't get away this week but please let us all know if you do this again. Thanks

kiwifruit
2nd May 2006, 18:51
yep, will do MD
more notice next time :D

ajturbo
2nd May 2006, 20:16
hey kiwi..

the rules ... does that mean i cannot bring my bucket... it wouldn't pass a WOF...but it would pass scrutenering..????

keep me in the loop to please

kiwifruit
2nd May 2006, 20:42
hey kiwi..

the rules ... does that mean i cannot bring my bucket... it wouldn't pass a WOF...but it would pass scrutenering..????

keep me in the loop to please

it would be fine im sure ajturbo, as long as its safe etc
will keep you in the know

Ben O
2nd May 2006, 21:08
Hey I will be heading up from Palmerston North on Friday morning. Anyone else coming up from the lower north island on Friday? Would be keen to join as not too familiar with Taupo.

FROSTY
3rd May 2006, 08:20
kf --iLL BE A S KEEN AS MUSTARD IN THE FUTURE---ITS JUST TOO CLOSE TO TWO MEETINGS AND THE KB TRACK DAY

2much
3rd May 2006, 13:25
hey kiwi..

the rules ... does that mean i cannot bring my bucket... it wouldn't pass a WOF...but it would pass scrutenering..????

keep me in the loop to please

..........

All road bikes are required to have a current warrant of fitness. All bikes will be scrutineered by a qualified motorcycle mechanic for mechanical fitness.

kiwifruit
3rd May 2006, 13:29
still 12 spots remaining
anyone else keen? :sunny:

SN4PD
3rd May 2006, 13:32
still 12 spots remaining
anyone else keen? :sunny:

Bloody lazy Jaffas :nya: All sitting round at starbucks :nya:

kiwifruit
3rd May 2006, 14:05
Liam, did u edit that at 13:37 on purpose per chance? >__<

SN4PD
3rd May 2006, 14:08
LOL, I added the starbucks comment. (Anyone want to shout me a caramel frap with extra caramel ;))

SN4PD
3rd May 2006, 14:15
Seeing as I have already hijacked this thread :yes: , if ya turning up add your name to the event list; http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2006-5-5&e=855 :blah:

kiwifruit
3rd May 2006, 14:18
ahh, double post :D
*hijacks the thread back*

kiwifruit
3rd May 2006, 14:20
so far ive only got you and two others keen from kiwibiker Liam.
2 zxr250's in black
from oppisite ends of the island!
and 2much who will learn the lot of us on the day

SN4PD
3rd May 2006, 14:21
Guess well have to show the Wellingtonians how to ride :p

Kornholio
3rd May 2006, 15:32
Hi all,
we are running a track day this friday at the taupo (full international) racetrack.
12-5pm on the track by 12.30
$80
3 groups of riders, slow, medium, fast.
20 minutes a group until 4-30pm
(20min x 4)
then after 4-30 the track is open to those still wanting more.
I know its short notice,
we have 46 at this stage.
Its only open to those that prepay
we dont want people turning up on the day with cash
Pm me if you are interested
Regards, Allan.

Well looks like bike wont be together in time for Friday Kiwifruit so cant make it :/

Also....[quoted from rules] All riders must have a current full NZ motorcycle licence....
Is this a road drivers license or a track license?

2much
3rd May 2006, 15:59
and 2much who will learn the lot of us on the day

Not too worried about a couple of 250's, but come on mate, where's your confidence? you weren'ttoo far off my rear wheel last week.





Also....[quoted from rules] All riders must have a current full NZ motorcycle licence....
Is this a road drivers license or a track license?

Hahaha why? what's it matter to you mate? :lol:

kiwifruit
3rd May 2006, 16:10
well, just quietly Mark, im gonna learn u :)
but ssshhh, dont tell anyone
fancy comin the night b4 so i can feed you up on beer to bugger your reflexes?

korn, a licence is all thats required,
even a learners is ok, i need to get the wording of that changed.
as long as you have the correct licence for the bike you ride, sall good.

Kornholio
3rd May 2006, 16:14
Hahaha why? what's it matter to you mate? :lol:

Just curious for future events you cheeky sod :blip:

HDTboy
3rd May 2006, 17:02
korn, a licence is all thats required,
even a learners is ok, i need to get the wording of that changed.
as long as you have the correct licence for the bike you ride, sall good.
My road licence doesn't cover my bike, but I have a race licence. Is that ok?

Sorry bout not being able to make it this time, but do let me know next time

kiwifruit
3rd May 2006, 18:19
thats sweet as HDTboy,
the next time round the rules shall be clearer >__<
yes, will keep u in the know ;)

motobob
3rd May 2006, 18:30
Like the others I'd love to go, But notice to short. What is the next date?

Ben O
3rd May 2006, 19:05
Guess well have to show the Wellingtonians how to ride :p

Will be my first time on a track so look foward to it.

SN4PD
3rd May 2006, 19:08
Same here :D

2much
3rd May 2006, 19:31
well, just quietly Mark, im gonna learn u :)
but ssshhh, dont tell anyone
fancy comin the night b4 so i can feed you up on beer to bugger your reflexes?

Hmmmm, didn't work for you last time, and you gave it a damn good go.:drinkup: :lol:

Seriously though mate, would love to but I'll be playing hockey and having drinks up here the night before.

Will have to make up for it the night before the KB Trackday, should have a few more numbers to make it a bit messier too, hehe!

kiwifruit
4th May 2006, 08:50
Like the others I'd love to go, But notice to short. What is the next date?
it will be in about one month motobob :scooter:

kiwifruit
4th May 2006, 08:54
Any other takers?
if its anything like today, the weather will be perfect :sunny:

kiwifruit
4th May 2006, 15:16
One spot remains!

Matt Bleck
4th May 2006, 23:29
Hope the weathers fine for ya's tomorrow.....:bye:

SN4PD
4th May 2006, 23:43
Sorry guys I dont think they'll let me on the track :angry2:

See http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=600599#post600599 for info :D

kiwifruit
5th May 2006, 03:15
Fuckin ell !!
Geeeez Liam, thats hardcore, u sure u wont be coming? :(

SN4PD
5th May 2006, 03:24
I really do wanna come, was getting the bike all cleaned up and ready to go! This really sux :angry2:

Mental Trousers
5th May 2006, 09:37
Dude, that's no how ya make porridge ...... it's also not how you clean a chain.

SN4PD
5th May 2006, 10:08
Dude, that's no how ya make porridge ...... it's also not how you clean a chain.

The chains now spotless :nya:

R6_kid
5th May 2006, 20:47
did anyone get pics?

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cowpoos
5th May 2006, 20:49
Guess well have to show the Wellingtonians how to ride :p
I'll come up and teach all you cunts how to ride some time then EH!!!

and winja should get off his fat arse and come too....

kiwifruit
6th May 2006, 11:49
I didnt get any pics Gareth, there were a few peeps taking them tho, i will post when i get hold of them.

Ended being showers all afternoon which was a shame as i (and everyone else) was keen to have a cain around the full track.
Still had a great time, being very ginger in the very slippery conditions.
Everyone was sliding around, some more than others.
There were a few ultra slippery patches, namely the right left onto the new pit striaght, holy crap! The grid lines didnt help being mid corner, got both ends moving out.
Full throttle isn't really an option except for the 2 straights, even then it was wheel spin on.
Had one semi major bum outa the seat near highside which was fun.
I was totally stoked with how the pilot powers (buy yourself some) worked in the shocking conditions.
They enabled me to be one of the fastest on the day :shit:
I still had a blast inspite the conditions, trying to be smooth and gentle, learning the track and exercising ALOT of restrant.

Ben, i was impressed with how you conducted yourself m8.
You looked sharp and in control on the track, consistantly hastling bikes 3-4 times the power of yours. Nice n smooth, good show man. Hope to see you at the next one (and the KB day, even if it is only the short track :( http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=24179 ).

Mark, fuckin sorry bout the weather man. Running dry race tyres on a smooth track musta been a handfull.
Sure looked hairy the times i saw crossed up in the search for traction!
Loved the wheelies. Everyone did. They are getting farkin high now man!
Jolly good show. Esp loved the length of the main straight wheelie next to the poor yellow zxr400 going flatout, you meanie! :lol:

Liam, i hope you are feeling ok man?
Next time just let the rag go :P

Over all i had a great time, learnt the full track, learnt 2much (buahaha, sorry, i had to say it), few moments here and there, bloody good fun.
Would have been so much better on a dry track of course, prolly learnt more being wet but would of had more fun in the dry.
There was bugger all down time, i got 5 runs at 15-20min each, plus 20 min at the end "all in" session.
Hope to see more of you there next time!
Cheers, Allan.

Jase W
6th May 2006, 20:07
Keep me informed when you do them, with enough notice I can sort out work off and get some cash together. Really keen to hit the track....

MD
6th May 2006, 20:15
So Kiwifruit by now you have hours of 'Taupo' track time on the rest of us.
Shame it was wet. Like Liftback said, I'd be keen to try and get to one of these. Only 2 weeks to go!

kiwifruit
6th May 2006, 22:59
I dunno if thats gonna be an advantage or not MD,
its a farking great track tho, esp the full version.
Its not suited to a 1000cc bike thats for sure,
a 600 would be the ticket, the long straight is the only place the thou shines...
Looking forward to the KB day.
Will give u all heaps of notice for the next one we run :)

SN4PD
7th May 2006, 09:50
Next time just let the rag go :P


:rofl: Nxt time I'll use the compressor :slap:

Just remember to book me in for the next track day I'm not going to miss it! :chase:

Ben O
7th May 2006, 13:14
Thanks man, I had an awesome time. It was great to finally test myself against some other bikes. Thanks to the marshalls and everyone involved in running it. Look foward to the next (hopefully dry) one. Would be good to see some pics too, there were some very nice bikes there.

SN4PD
7th May 2006, 13:25
Thanks man, I had an awesome time. It was great to finally test myself against some other bikes. Thanks to the marshalls and everyone involved in running it. Look foward to the next (hopefully dry) one. Would be good to see some pics too, there were some very nice bikes there.

Good job reping Club 250 on the ZXR! :2thumbsup Might see ya there nxt time :D