steve k
26th September 2006, 22:37
Firstly I would like to give a big thank you to Dangerous, Rashika, Speedygirl, Diesel pig, Spud Racer and all the rest of the CHCH kbers that I met over the course of the weekend. Southern hospitality is alive and well. :jerry:
Race Day
After sorting out gearing thanks to Diesel Pig I signed in and got the bike scrutineered. That done it was time to warm up the engine and take it for a quick canter down the road and back. Seemed to be running fine. the bike is only a week old and has had little testing.
Practice
Went out and took it easy as its been 2 years since I have rode let alone raced a bike. New slicks still needed to be scrubbed and the track was a bit damp so just spent the time gtting used to it all.
First Race
Started off the back of the grid and managed to make a few places up through the kink and into the hairpin. started to get into the swing for a few laps and then speared off at the hairpin for a little grass track action. managed to keep it up right and finish the race.
6 Laps and I was stuffed and no time to dilly dally cause race 2 was called only a couple of mins later.
Second Race
Not much to report here. started from the back again and not sure where I finished. Strating to feel more comfortable on the bike. Seems to have plenty of straight line speed but rider lacks it in the corners. Still havin fun though
there was a small break between race 2 and the main event which was an opportune time to take on water, fuel the bike and check the plug. Plug was looking o.k so back on with the helmet and get ready
55 Min Race
I have never raced a bike in such a big field. 43 buckets on the grid is a pretty impressive sight. Started off the back. Managed to make up a few places off the start and into the kink then upto the hairpin and kept a tight line through there and made a few more places. missed all the action at the front and the dust was still settling as I went around the Hairpin. Got into a pace I was comfortable with and had some good dices. All seemed to be going well untill about the 25 min mark. Coming up the start finish straight the engine hesitated as i shifted into top gear. next lap round and it poped at the hair pin. I coasted off the track and parked it up. After collectimng my thoughts I pushed it back to the pits an pulled the plug. The electrode was covered in aluminium so Im picking the piston has a hole in it.
Dangerous and Rashika Kindly provided buckets for the afternoons racing. Thanks Heaps
Well it was an enjoyable weekend and am looking forward to coming again next year.
Got to say a big thanks to Aj and mudboy for the ride down and up.
I would also like to thank Gary at Metalworx engineering for the late notice work he has done and dan at Motorad for help with getting sprockets.
Race Day
After sorting out gearing thanks to Diesel Pig I signed in and got the bike scrutineered. That done it was time to warm up the engine and take it for a quick canter down the road and back. Seemed to be running fine. the bike is only a week old and has had little testing.
Practice
Went out and took it easy as its been 2 years since I have rode let alone raced a bike. New slicks still needed to be scrubbed and the track was a bit damp so just spent the time gtting used to it all.
First Race
Started off the back of the grid and managed to make a few places up through the kink and into the hairpin. started to get into the swing for a few laps and then speared off at the hairpin for a little grass track action. managed to keep it up right and finish the race.
6 Laps and I was stuffed and no time to dilly dally cause race 2 was called only a couple of mins later.
Second Race
Not much to report here. started from the back again and not sure where I finished. Strating to feel more comfortable on the bike. Seems to have plenty of straight line speed but rider lacks it in the corners. Still havin fun though
there was a small break between race 2 and the main event which was an opportune time to take on water, fuel the bike and check the plug. Plug was looking o.k so back on with the helmet and get ready
55 Min Race
I have never raced a bike in such a big field. 43 buckets on the grid is a pretty impressive sight. Started off the back. Managed to make up a few places off the start and into the kink then upto the hairpin and kept a tight line through there and made a few more places. missed all the action at the front and the dust was still settling as I went around the Hairpin. Got into a pace I was comfortable with and had some good dices. All seemed to be going well untill about the 25 min mark. Coming up the start finish straight the engine hesitated as i shifted into top gear. next lap round and it poped at the hair pin. I coasted off the track and parked it up. After collectimng my thoughts I pushed it back to the pits an pulled the plug. The electrode was covered in aluminium so Im picking the piston has a hole in it.
Dangerous and Rashika Kindly provided buckets for the afternoons racing. Thanks Heaps
Well it was an enjoyable weekend and am looking forward to coming again next year.
Got to say a big thanks to Aj and mudboy for the ride down and up.
I would also like to thank Gary at Metalworx engineering for the late notice work he has done and dan at Motorad for help with getting sprockets.