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slowpoke

2nd December 2006, 18:12

the R1 that is being built for me for the Superbike class will be a very very good one! The best of every thing is going in and on to it

The Motor was just finished last wednesday ( Yes it is an 07 model)

Should be on the Dyno with in the next 2 weeks to start getting the Motec Ignition system set up on it

C'mon Shaun, you're s'posed to say it's an absolute dog, cobbled together at the last minute......then you're an even bigger legend if (when?) you do well and it's the shite bike if things turn to custard.

Grahameeboy

2nd December 2006, 18:20

Good Luck Shaun

If you win you can have the pick of any of my cousins , hope you like 100kg+ black girl

Fucken Ginge

Please remove the avator please WINJA.....not cool.....I hear you are a decent guy and different on Kb but this questions that...............

Clivoris

2nd December 2006, 19:29

Don't forget to pack lots of clean undies. Take a spare hanky, always wear your wooly sweater and a scarf. Don't take lollies from strangers and always say please and thankyou. :love:

Ride well mate. I hope that the weight of our support doesn't slow you down.

Fatjim

2nd December 2006, 19:58

Good to hear mate. You got a prediction for us?

Ivan

2nd December 2006, 20:39

good luck shaun

Big Chim

2nd December 2006, 21:34

Good Luck Shaun.

Biohazard

2nd December 2006, 21:37

Good luck mate.....

if i can get the cash together may see you there, need to see me folks anyway.............

TT rocks :Punk:

riffer

4th December 2006, 12:39

Good luck at the TT Shaun. I'll be watching for sure when they finally put it on the telly. :Punk:

ajturbo

4th December 2006, 13:02

go get em man!!!

come back and tell us all!!!!!:Punk:

Macktheknife

4th December 2006, 13:10

Beer aplenty if you make the effort mate! Let us know when you are keen to collect it lol.
Good luck in the TT

Steve_R6R

4th December 2006, 23:16

Good luck, see ya on the TV!

Shaun

5th December 2006, 07:17

Thanks crew

riffer

5th December 2006, 07:20

So... can you tell us much about the bike? And your preparation for the event. What do you have to do to get in the frame of mind to take on the Isle?

James Deuce

5th December 2006, 07:23

The Ginger Menace Returns!

Good luck fella. Bring home silverware mate.

No pressure. :innocent:

babyB

5th December 2006, 07:33

congrats Shaun nd good luck
were all behind ya

Juan

5th December 2006, 07:37

Anyone making the trip?????:gob:

James Deuce

5th December 2006, 07:43

You paying Juan? :)

Biohazard

5th December 2006, 07:46

Anyone making the trip?????:gob:

Fingers crossed me........

Juan

5th December 2006, 07:50

I'm paying for Juan to have a great TT week :)

Bloody hell Jim that's damm good of you :rockon:

Juan

5th December 2006, 07:51

Fingers crossed me........

Gather you are Manx then? or at least lived here once???

Biohazard

5th December 2006, 07:55

Gather you are Manx then? or at least lived here once???

No mate, just a petrol head.....folks live in the South, but can fly to Gatwick pop in say hello and then make my way tup norf...

2 birds one big stone

Juan

5th December 2006, 08:04

No mate, just a petrol head.....folks live in the South, but can fly to Gatwick pop in say hello and then make my way tup norf...

2 birds one big stone

Drop us a PM with your Mob number nearer the time and we can grab a beer or twenty:gob: :rockon:

Biohazard

5th December 2006, 08:09

Drop us a PM with your Mob number nearer the time and we can grab a beer or twenty:gob: :rockon:

Cool will do mate.......thanks

SPman

5th December 2006, 12:14

So Shaun - they gonna let you race this year.......think you got enough experience or do you have to wear an L plate......:whistle:

The_Dover

5th December 2006, 12:18

maybe a hi-visi vest as well so that when the fast boys go past they can see you easily.......

riffer

5th December 2006, 12:20

you fellas are sooo mean... :dodge:

Shaun

5th December 2006, 12:48

Now this is the real old fashion Shaun speaking, fuck you all! I get to go balistic on 30 odd miles of roads with no cars and no law man bahahahahahaha pleasent dreams kids:rockon:

James Deuce

5th December 2006, 13:33

Nothing worse than a righteous Ginga in full flight.

Shaun

5th December 2006, 13:48

Nothing worse than a righteous Ginga in full flight.

Yea there is mate, ask my wife what I am like when not doing skids

boomer

5th December 2006, 14:28

freak.....

slowpoke

5th December 2006, 14:48

kickingzebra

6th December 2006, 02:12

on ya mate!! sounds like it's all coming together good!!

BarryG

6th December 2006, 04:28

I just read this, Shaun. Good on ya.
Gives me someone else to look for on the TT site when the racing is on.
Cheers
Barry

Biohazard

6th December 2006, 06:52

fuck you all! I get to go balistic on 30 odd miles of roads with no cars and no law man bahahahahahaha pleasent dreams kids:rockon:

Yup and we're gonna love watching ya stick it to em all mate.... anyone who has the talent and the balls size of coconuts to take on that island full throttle gets my respect and admiration....

Bring home the silverware again, and the beers are on me, but I aint buying any of that Tui muck...

Shaun

6th December 2006, 07:10

Hope this linky thing works, just had this emailed to me from some very very good supporters over that part of the world

http://www.flying-sparks.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=5961&highlight=

Really cool site as well

Shaun

6th December 2006, 07:15

Serious question(s) mate:

Given the weird and wonderful assortment of machinery you've ridden do you have a favourite? That weird Tryphonos GSXR looks like a mind bender!

Same goes for the tracks you've ridden, any standout favourite? (assuming good weather) I know IOM is the obvious answer but you might suprise us. The NW200 is craaaazy fast.

Sorry can't wait 2 1/2 years for spell check to screw itself in knots while it tries to do it's magic on your draft autobiography.......

The Tryphonos has so much potentuall it is not funny! I would love to be able to get Mike move out here and finish the job off, and turn the bike into a road going baby built here in NZ, it really is that good!

Donington, Sugo ( Japan) Monza 3x fav cuircuts

NW is fast, but I do not like it, it really is just a great big drag race, and as it is always only a few weeks prior to the TT, I do not do it as I do not want the risk of missing the TT even though it is perfect preperation for the TT

Wanganui IOMTT Ulster GP 3x fav roads

justsomeguy

6th December 2006, 07:22

Hey Shaun,

If you need any rider training - I can train you up.

I will be off to the dairy soon. So if you want to follow me and learn some cornering lines - feel free to do so........:dodge:

:yes:

Shaun

6th December 2006, 07:56

Thanks mate but I have done a deal with Texmo

Shade

6th December 2006, 08:51

Man,

Goodluck with the TT eh!! Going to be primo following your progress. Make sure you keep us updated, and go hard! :)

justsomeguy

6th December 2006, 11:16

Thanks mate but I have done a deal with Texmo

What does Texmo have to do with things?
For some reason - I don't think you read what I wrote.:innocent:

So without telling us any secrets....

How does one prepare for the TT??

Shaun

6th December 2006, 11:21

What does Texmo have to do with things?
For some reason - I don't think you read what I wrote.:innocent:

So without telling us any secrets....

How does one prepare for the TT??

I read exactually what you wrote, but now realise that you made a bit of a criptic Joke/statement there, you have been listening havn't you

justsomeguy

6th December 2006, 13:11

I read exactually what you wrote, but now realise that you made a bit of a criptic Joke/statement there, you have been listening havn't you

Ah - I didn't think Texmo would instruct you - I thought you'd agreed to be his mentor - in a semi formal way.
--------------------------------------------------

So - how does one prepare for the IOMTT?? Serious question.

I'd like to do it in the next 10 years. 5 if I'm lucky.

Shaun

6th December 2006, 13:56

I never have agreed to MENTOR Texmo, what I have agreed to is to try and advise him, and help him with parts etc, any one that works that hard, and keeps getting back out there will always have my support.

I have been asked about the TT by a few people today, will try to find time to reply about it tonight

Two Smoker

6th December 2006, 17:46

Thanks mate but I have done a deal with Texmo

Hey mate... if you wanted lessons on crashing you could have come to me... hehehe

Shaun

6th December 2006, 19:28

As a few have me this question today, I will try to explain what works for me.

There is no speciall preperation that I do, I practise lots of laps in my head nearly every day of the week any way

When some mates come around we may sit down and watch an on board DVD from there, the funny thing about that is they all say the look on my face whilst watching the DVD is the look of some one that is doing some thing serious, I use these opportunities to do more practise in my head.

Physically I do nothing, Drink beer and smoke cigarettes

It is all in the mind!!!!!

The real preperation is a mental thing, basically you have to be prepared to be hurt or killed, now that may sound a bit OTT to some, but it is how I look at it.

I realise that life is short ( Like me) and I also realise that life is very special, I also know that I am never going to stop doing what smokes my tyres because it might hurt me, some one, some thing, gave me this abbillity, and I am not going to ignore that.

There is a special place on the Isle of Man that I go to as soon as I arrive, it is called the (fairy bridge).

The Island is very strong with all kinds of believes, I always stop at the bridge and take the team some thing to eat, a wee drink, and sit there for while and clear my head with them, I bounce all kinds of shit around with those guys, the year I won there, I took a photo of my wee daughter and told them streight, if I do not go home, she is coming looking looking for you.

I meant it!

I immediately started to cry my heart out and shook like hell then WAM, there was that special feeling from my toes to the tip of my head, and I knew it was going to be a goody for me.

So, sorry to be so simple about it here, but as I said, it is in the head, and it was always some thing I have wanted to do since I saw my first bit on it on TV as a kid.

No matter what you do in life, if you want to be good at it, you must practise practise, and this can be done in your head.

You know what is really funny to me about this pure roads racing buisnesss, I am a Total Pussie on a road ride, I hate riding on the public road on a bike, it is so boring and dangerous and full of diesel and farmers and things, and I sure wish a lot more people would take it to the track and stay away from the public roads, they suck and are for tintops

justsomeguy

6th December 2006, 19:48

Thanks for that,

A lot of us don't want to go as fast as we can on the road. But the road is sometimes all we can afford (dumb excuse but the truth).

A lot of experienced bikers I've spoken to (all ex racers in their middle ages with too many injuries or not enough physical strength to race due to bad crashes) echo what you say about riding on the road.

It would be great to own a race bike and race it. Perhaps it is possible but a lot of us have other priorities in life, making motorcycles a luxury indulgence at the best of times.

It's awesome to be able to swap stories and learn from a person who has actually gone out there and done it.

It's been Two Smoker's dream for a while to race at the Isle... I look forward to reading and hearing of his exploits soon.

Storm

6th December 2006, 19:56

Best of luck Shaun, and a big "onya" for taking the time to help others out with your knowledge

Colapop

6th December 2006, 20:01

That's very cool - Go well man.

As far as what you're saying in regard to preparation, I agree wholeheartedly! It is all in the mind. Different situation but same princples applied - I coached an under 55kg rugby team this year (college boys). Because of the crap weather and being the smallest lowest graded team at the college we had very limited practice time. So what I did was mind games with them. They all thought it was a laugh but we progressed through different exercises until we 'played' a game in our heads with calling for passes and lineouts etc. This was all over a few weeks. I can't say conclusively that it was just that or not having played for awhile but the first Saturday game we had after that - we absolutely blitzed a team that thrashed us at the start of the year. I reckon mental preparedness is as valuable (if not more in some cases) that on-feild or on-track training.

Shaun

6th December 2006, 20:23

Speedie and colapop, speedie, you have got me to the T mate, we have spoken enough, and you have listened and judged me well! thanks for taking the time to think about it, instead of just running off at the mouth about how much of an arrogant twat I am, Yea I do get frustrated with people very easy, that is because I really do not dumb people who do not think

You or no one is privilliged with me being here mate, we are all privilledged to be here, I cannot do your job, and you cannot do mine, Simple.

I just like bikes and generally people who ride them, I have had a lot of luck in my life and a lot of support around me when times got and get hard ( As you know) am I really believe in what goes around comes around.

PS I know yo love me:shutup:

Colapop, you da man, smart thinking mate, and I would go as far to say as it was the mentall work you had the boys do, good on ya for being involved in our youth, god know's they need good morall guidence these days.
If it was not for a Boxing coach that I once had, I would have to say I would have become a full time criminall and a looser, big ups to you sir.

Colapop

6th December 2006, 20:34

Jebus! - it wasn't Billy Graham was it?? THAT guy is a legend! I'm no more than a con artist. I'm doing the easy yards - coaching at a good school with most of the kids having parents who give a shit. About the most I do is share my enthusiasm (I have to share it - I'm to hyper to keep it inside).

P.S. I'm learning more about my bike (from people that have more knowledge than me) and I may be up earlier than expected to get the suspension sorted - no firm timeframe though. Hopefully it's not just going to sit on the wish list!

slowpoke

6th December 2006, 20:36

A well written answer Shaun, and an enjoyable read too!!

I've learnt over the different times you and I have had conversations that you think slightly differently than most people. And thats your edge.
I still cant put my finger on it but you just approach things from slightly "left of centre". And either it works amazingly or it doesnt. Although when I think about it more, what you have to say is usually just common sense, without all the bullshit attached.
Your a very determined person, and seem to get extremly frustrated, if not angry when things dont quite go the way you would like it....Which makes you a good racer...
I am so looking forward to watching you at IOM TT, looks like I wll have to get fuckin Sky again. I really wish I could be there, to take in the atmosphere, see the legendary place for myself, ride a bike (slowely) around it. Stop off at the little plaques, and contemplate the great men that have gone before you, some conquering the Isle, and others being swallowed up by the beast. Best of luck Shaun and thankyou for all the thankless work you do for so many here. We are privildged to have someone of your calibre as a regular member, and just an ordinary bloke too.

ps.. Todays funeral got me thinking we should tell people good shit about themselves while there alive.
pss. Need a bag carrier for iom?

Thanks Shaun, and well said Speedie, I absolutely agree with your last comment too.

Shaun's comments have actually given me a good kick in the pants. With work comitments I don't get to spend much time on a bike, and can hardly ever make it to the track even though I'm desperate to get out there. But what's to stop me practising in my head.............?

Here's a thought (dreams are still free aren't they Aunty Helen?): imagine a Kiwbiker gathering at the IOM. It could be like our version of Mecca and we should all do a pilgrimage. I for one am determined to go before I die. If Shaun keeps up with the beer and cigarette workout regime we could even end up with our own Ginga Buddha to worship.

sAsLEX

6th December 2006, 20:53

I still cant put my finger on it but you just approach things from slightly "left of centre".

I always thought gingas were slightly different.

One thing in alot of media I have seen is that track knowledge is immensely more important away from the billard smooth tracks that are modern race circuits, a slightly wrong line is going to cost you lots of time or at worst lives at a road circuit.

Walking or push biking the circuit at low speed would be one thing to do if you have never been there before.

Shaun

7th December 2006, 07:46

I always thought gingas were slightly different.

One thing in alot of media I have seen is that track knowledge is immensely more important away from the billard smooth tracks that are modern race circuits, a slightly wrong line is going to cost you lots of time or at worst lives at a road circuit.

Walking or push biking the circuit at low speed would be one thing to do if you have never been there before.

I agree with walking a Closed cuircut ie manfeild etc but not a road course, the reason being, on a road course you have so many distractions around you, trees, poles etc I have seen and heard guys say, But I walked it and was sure it went this or that way, I believe the problem there was, they walked it and thought they had mapped it and rode accordingly, but the reality with a fast road course is Fuck it changes when you start stretching the cables, and this can leed to big trouble in little china

Having said that bit of dribble, I 100% agree about track kinoledge, at the TT I have gone out at night time and spray painted reference points on trees and such like to give my self that extra bit of Data to work with.

Now about approaching things from the left, where else can I hang my tackle

Cleve

7th December 2006, 08:45

Thanks for sharing those thoughts Shaun. Fascinating and quite inspiring. See ya round. (Will you be at Taupo on the 31st?)

riffer

7th December 2006, 08:55

Cheers Shaun for helping me understand a little of what goes into it. Much appreciated. Go hard.:niceone:

Shaun

7th December 2006, 09:11

Thanks for sharing those thoughts Shaun. Fascinating and quite inspiring. See ya round. (Will you be at Taupo on the 31st?)

Hey Cleve, No I do not think so mate, should be on my south by then if my so called sponsors money ever arrives- promises promises promises

Goblin

7th December 2006, 09:12

and it was always some thing I have wanted to do since I saw my first bit on it on TV as a kid.

I can relate to that! As a kid I used to watch the Wanganui Racing on Boxing Day when they used to televise it live....was the best thing over the whole christmas period. Now some 25-30 years later I am going to race there myself.(next year....havn't done 3 race meetings yet) I dont expect podium finishes but it will be a shitload of fun!

Thanks for sharing your views....means alot to some of us. ;)

Shaun

7th December 2006, 11:27

Cheers Goblin, and good luck with your adventures

SPman

7th December 2006, 12:06

Physically I do nothing, Drink beer and smoke cigarettes

The Joey Dunlop approach.............

Shaun

7th December 2006, 12:51

The Joey Dunlop approach.............

It worked for him:yes:

kiwifruit

7th December 2006, 12:58

We'll be following your progress and wishing you well Shaun.
:rockon:

k14

7th December 2006, 16:10

I dont expect podium finishes but it will be a shitload of fun!
Thats for sure mate. I will never forget my first time (last year), best day of my life. Still think back about how much of a rush it was to race there, undescribable. Good luck, hopefully I'll be able to make it next year.

WINJA

8th December 2006, 19:59

Please remove the avator please WINJA.....not cool.....I hear you are a decent guy and different on Kb but this questions that...............

NAH I THINK ILL LEAVE IT

Shaun

11th December 2006, 19:49

NAH I THINK ILL LEAVE IT

Ignore him mate, it is not his fault he is a total fuck tard oo carnt spell nor white two great eather

WINJA

11th December 2006, 20:34

Ignore him mate, it is not his fault he is a total fuck tard oo carnt spell nor white two great eather

AND MISINFORMED CAUSE I AINT DECENT

Shaun

12th December 2006, 07:09

AND MISINFORMED CAUSE I AINT DECENT

That is pretty obvious

speed63

13th December 2006, 08:28

I can relate to that! As a kid I used to watch the Wanganui Racing on Boxing Day when they used to televise it live....was the best thing over the whole christmas period. Now some 25-30 years later I am going to race there myself.(next year....havn't done 3 race meetings yet) I dont expect podium finishes but it will be a shitload of fun!

Thanks for sharing your views....means alot to some of us. ;)

what a great thing to finally achieve a goal and race Wanganui... all the best

speed63

13th December 2006, 08:31

Beer you say, that alone is enough to get me on a plane mate, see you when I get there

PS the R1 that is being built for me for the Superbike class will be a very very good one! The best of every thing is going in and on to it

The Motor was just finished last wednesday ( Yes it is an 07 model)

Should be on the Dyno with in the next 2 weeks to start getting the Motec Ignition system set up on it

Hope this NZ season and the MAN goes well Shaun, have watched you race for years and am great supporter

Shaun

13th December 2006, 09:01

Hope this NZ season and the MAN goes well Shaun, have watched you race for years and am great supporter

Thankyou very much, will do my best and race as fast and safe as possible

ajturbo

13th December 2006, 09:31

I can relate to that! As a kid I used to watch the Wanganui Racing on Boxing Day when they used to televise it live....was the best thing over the whole christmas period. Now some 25-30 years later I am going to race there myself. ;)

holy shit .. you are OLD!!!
go carefull with that zimmer frame my dear.
if you need a nice you man to help you across the finish line......:dodge:
:innocent: :innocent: :sunny:

Goblin

13th December 2006, 09:42

what a great thing to finally achieve a goal and race Wanganui... all the best
Thanks....but I havn't got there yet. Alot can happen in a year.

holy shit .. you are OLD!!!
go carefull with that zimmer frame my dear.
if you need a nice you man to help you across the finish line......:dodge:
:innocent: :innocent: :sunny:
Ya cheeky shit! You're lucky you're not racing in the same class as me ya know...I have a few tricks up my sleeve I could pull on you....you'll keep!:innocent: