Have a Go Day ruapuna

[dangerous]

Now, after taping and zip-tying and de-trailering half a dozen bikes I sent the riders off in the direction of sign up.
While riders brief was going down I figgered WTF Im taking that awesome sounding NS400R or Stanko's for a strop down the road (didnt see that now did ya felix). Fuck it was cool, the sound and feel of a big block 2 stroker... kinda getting a soft spot for the out board motored bikes.
Ohh yeah then figgered as briefing was still going on I'd try Rashika's new steed... so off down the road again I went.

heres a few pics, not the flashest but hey I'm usually on the other end of the camera... speaking of which same goes for the speed trap... I'm definitely better on the other end as using the bloody thing isnt that easy.


NSR... Stanko
VFR... Speedy Girl
Tuono & FXR... Thunder
XB12 & RDlc... Rashika
XR & GP... Jonny
CBR9... MyGSXf

[dangerous]

Well the Girls and Stanko, Lunch time ment the sidecar outfits got a spin, and they needed swingers.
SpeedyGirl, MyGSXf & Stanko

[Sniper]

Looks like you had a great day guys.

[TonyB]

Here's a few from me. The side car that set the world speed record was there- t'was pretty trick too! Note the expansion chambers- remember its a GSXR1000 engine.

[diesel pig]

Here's a few from me. The side car that set the world speed record was there- t'was pretty trick too! Note the expansion chambers- remember its a GSXR1000 engine.

Well the motor broke the record anyway the frame is new built for road racing. The record breaker's frame is very different.

[TonyB]

Thanks for the info DP- wasn't aware of that.
Can anyone explain exactly what this setup does? I'm guessing its along the same lines as a 2 stroke expansion chamber, but then they have one for each cylinder and with this being a high reving four I would've thought that the pressure waves would be overlapping and making it very difficult to tune???

[k14]

Thanks for the info DP- wasn't aware of that.
Can anyone explain exactly what this setup does? I'm guessing its along the same lines as a 2 stroke expansion chamber, but then they have one for each cylinder and with this being a high reving four I would've thought that the pressure waves would be overlapping and making it very difficult to tune???
Looks just like a standard aftermarket exhaust pipe to me.

[Suzi Q]

I turned up after lunch ont he new GSR600 - fantastic bike. Met up with a few guys at Sportszone and took a wee tiki tour to the track. I managed to take a couple of photos but I must say it is better in and around the track instead of with the spectators for photos! I am so proud of SpeedyGirl, she one a brand new HJC Helmet for being rider of the day. When I took her to get her prize they told her that she had made an obvious improvement thoughout the day!! You go girl:rockon:
Rashika & Thunder on the dummy grid
SpeedyGirl, Rashika & Thunder

[TonyB]

Couldn't believe how many bikes there were in B class
(A= passing anywhere, B= passing on outside of bends or on straights, C= passing on straights only.)
I counted 48, then they just kept arriving on the dummy grid so I gave up)

[dangerous]

Well the motor broke the record anyway the frame is new built for road racing. The record breaker's frame is very different.And in the United States of America... fuk em



Can anyone explain exactly what this setup does?
I'm thinking that the 1st chamber is de3signed as a megaphone and the 2nd more for silencing... the over all length is for top end power... just my thoughts, bloody well done either way

[Rashika]

What an awesome day!! I think i was out for 7 sessions in total, totally wiped out that night. The Buell was good but I couldn't get the feel of it on saturday, not sure why? Could have been that I was just keen to get out on the LC (henceforth to be affectionately know as 'Elsie') and just was too focused on one bike to ride both given how different they are.

So the most of the day was just on Elsie...and she was an absolute BLAST!!! I think she is gonna be an awesome bike to race in Pre 82.
Will have to work on the takeoffs tho, as she need a bit of stick to get her off the mark, but once off she just flies!
I found myself in B class at times, chasing a lot of waaaay bigger bikes through the corners, even gaining on a few, who then left me for dead on the main straight...ah well ya get that when having a Busa in front of you and only 250 cc beneath (tho damn quick 250cc I must say). Cant believe I actually caught up to him at first, must be a new rider i guess, and that is one BIG baby to be tossing around the corners.

Guess a moment of the day was sneaking my way between Speedy and Tuono down the main straight (see suziqs pic above...I was just working on my approach!) ...hehehe...one day I wont be able to do that Speedy!!

Big thanks to the organisers, Canty MC and sportzone, nice to meet up with another local on a new Firebolt, will have to send him info on KB now.

[gav]

Honda NS400, Fuck it was cool, the sound and feel of a big block 2 stroker... kinda getting a soft spot for the out board motored bikes.


Hmmm, 129cc per cylinder is hardly a big block, Yoda......:innocent:



And in the United States of America... fuk em


Really? Not thinking of the Burt Munro bike are ya? :mellow:

[Kickaha]

Really? Not thinking of the Burt Munro bike are ya? :mellow:

The sidecar was sold to a guy with no legs in the USA, last week he had his first run in it at Bonnieville and ran at 271kmh

[gav]

The sidecar was sold to a guy with no legs in the USA, last week he had his first run in it at Bonnieville and ran at 271kmh
Cool, thanks for that, Kick. What motor did they run in it?

[dangerous]

Hmmm, 129cc per cylinder is hardly a big block, Yoda......:innocent:




Really? Not thinking of the Burt Munro bike are ya? :mellow:

Well a NS400 is no nifity fifity or RD200, so as far as I'm concerned a 400, 500, 750cc is big for a two stroke, but you knew what the hell I ment.

NO... Gav we are talking about the side car that broke the land speed record WTF are you on about

[Kyle]

Can anyone explain exactly what this setup does well technically each one of those expansion chambers will allow the exhaust gasses to expand, which causes the gasses to cool and slow down. Four strokes run alot hotter then two stokes and i bet that whole exhaust is nearly red hot while being raced, and the rider has to put his leg right there. Im picking its mostly for cooling and some noise reduction on the second one. Either that or they used a pulse jet to make the exhaust out of. It looks alot like one. :done:

[gav]

Well a NS400 is no nifity fifity or RD200, so as far as I'm concerned a 400, 500, 750cc is big for a two stroke, but you knew what the hell I ment.

NO... Gav we are talking about the side car that broke the land speed record WTF are you on about
A 387cc 3 cylinder two stroke is really 3 CR125's bolted together. You might like to further your motorcycle experience by riding an air cooled CR480 or YZ490, or maybe a water cooled CR500 or KX500, truely a big bore two stroke being singles. Can you say baarrrwwwwaaarrrrpppppp?? :gob:
Yeah, Kick has updated me re the sidecar, I know you were gutted that the 'mericans had the WFI streamliner...they trying to start a collection or something? :yes:

[TonyB]

was too focused on one bike to ride both given how different they are.
HA! Methinks a 100kg max, 15hp (if its lucky!) Bucket and a 235kg, 126hp battle ship are significantly more differenter:yes:

[gav]

Settle down, old boy! Married life getting to ya or something? :yes:
Yeah, ridden all of them.....:whocares:

[Rashika]

HA! Methinks a 100kg max, 15hp (if its lucky!) Bucket and a 235kg, 126hp battle ship are significantly more differenter:yes:

yeah but at least i lasted the WHOLE sessions when I was out there...didn't chicken out after a lap :dodge:
And a 250 2 stroke vs a 1200 V twin HD are about as different as you could get, they dont even originate from the same side of the world :)
And you did have the advantage of having riden both bikes before, quite extensively i might add :whistle:

[SpeedyGirl]

WOW!!! What an awesome day guys! I had a blast, could not wipe the smile off my face all day...... a MASSIVE thanks to Rashika and Dangerous for helping me with leathers / bike / boots and all the support!!! Without you guys i would have been watching (again) :yes:
I will be out there again as soon as :scooter:

[vrossi]

looking for fotos of dat black rgv which l8a on in the day didnt have any (coz i stacked it) ^_^

[vrossi]

looking for fotos of dat black rgv which l8a on in the day didnt have any (coz i stacked it) ^_^:done:

[MikeyG]

I'm sick of the north island and might be transferring back to Chch for work. How often does Ruapuna have track days/have a go days?

Looks like it was a lot of fun out there.

[MyGSXF]

CBR900... MyGSXf

GADDAMMNED does that Repsol look GOOOOD under my arse or what!!!!?? :Punk: Hey Dangerous & Rashika.. AWESOME photos guys!!! :yeah: WOW.. what a totally EXCELLENT dayout at Ruapuna aye!!! I'll clock it right up there with the last totally excellent day out that I rode the Fireblade.. 5 YEARS ago!! Thanks SOOOOOO much to Warren for your generosity!!! I'm forever indebted.. (see you for the next have a go day next Feb!! :msn-wink: ) & thanks heaps Rashika for the extra leather!! A funny moment happened at The Swamp after racing finished, seeing the look on the face of a fella when he learnt it was a CHICK on the 'other' Fireblade that roared PAST him at a great rate of knots... hey.. I can't help being a Leo..!! :innocent: Also a big thankyou to the guys who gave us a blat on the sidecars!! what a rush!!! A SERIOUSLY most excellent day out all round I'd say!!

[dangerous]

looking for fotos of dat black rgv which l8a on in the day didnt have any (coz i stacked it) ^_^

fotos, dat, l8a... what the hell are you on about, english please.

[Rashika]

fotos, dat, l8a... what the hell are you on about, english please.

yeah better put it in Dangereese so he understands eh?! :innocent: :shutup:

[dangerous]

yeah better put it in Dangereese so he understands eh?! :innocent: :shutup:

Ya checky tart... I expected that sort a shit from Kick or Gav... :dodge:

[gav]

Ya checky tart... I expected that sort a shit from Kick or Gav... :dodge:
checky...WTF is that!! Yeah, and your spelling is of such a high standard too!!
(Well, didn't want to disappoint you now, do we? :shit: )

[dangerous]

checky...WTF is that!! Yeah, and your spelling is of such a high standard too!!
(Well, didn't want to disappoint you now, do we? :shit: )

Your a cheeky tart too Gav, its a typo thats WTF that is.

[TonyB]

looking for fotos of dat black rgv which l8a on in the day didnt have any (coz i stacked it) ^_^:done:

Send an email to KJ Lack Photography [adrenalin@kol.co.nz] If you describe your bike in english, he will send you some samples. Remember he is doing it as a business so you will need to pay to get high res versions or prints. He's a nice guy and he takes great pics.

[ZorsT]

Well, yep. I was there with my RG-150

had a great time... scraped my knee for the first time.
The whole day just felt good.

The best part of the day, was definatly when I passed the R1, only to see him go flying past me on a straight, before I caught up and passed him again.

A bigger grin couldn't have fitted on my face