Find your top speed: Wairarapa Sprints: 26/09/04

[LB]

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The Wairarapa Boys have organised two standing/flying quarter mile sprints.

Dates are Sunday 26th September and Sunday 28th November.

They will be held on the East-West Access Road in the South Wairarapa.

The event will be electrically timed.

Runs will be held individually for the flying and as match races for the standing (or individually).

There is approx 1.5km run-up for the flying so even the fastest bikes have reached their top speed before the timing lights. If you want to experiment with gearing, exhaust systems, jetting or aero-dynamics then this is the place.

Entry is $35.00 per rider for as many runs as can be fitted in between the hours of 9:30am and approx. 4:00pm (how long it goes for depends on how many riders enter).

There is no prize money (they may present a cup to the fastest rider). Road and racing bikes can be used. Riders do not need to hold a competition license.

Riders will be issued a racing number at sign on.

Entries will be accepted from 8:30am onwards, throughout the day.

A map and more information is available at :
http://www.cdd.co.nz/sprint/sprint.htm

Spectators are welcome - entry is free for spectators.

Come along and have a look if you don’t want to enter….it’s pretty exciting sitting there a few metres away from a GSXR1000 rushing by at the best part of 300kph!!
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[White trash]

For fucks sake!

They always think it through so well. That's the same day as the Vic Club open day at Manfeild. :mad:

[riffer]

No Excuses now, The One. Let's see how fast that 924 really is... :msn-wink:

[svs]

That's the same day as the Vic Club open day at Manfeild. :mad:

No it's not.

Last round of the vic club series is on the 25th September. Fun day is October 24th

[F5 Dave]

I think I am supposed to be moving someone, but I wonder what the national 50cc record is? I thought about 140. Think I’ve got the gearing. :scooter:

Though it doesn’t sound MNZ sanctioned does it?

[Marknz]

I think I am supposed to be moving someone, but I wonder what the national 50cc record is? I thought about 140. Think I’ve got the gearing. :scooter:



That's the story! Hey, I wonder if my bucket will have arrived from Aussie by then? Where do I find the records for a 150cc machine?

[James Deuce]

I know what mine will be. 180km/hr flying 1/4. Terminal standing 1/4: 180km/hr.

I think I'll pop along in the hope that I'll get to see some liberated metallic components and some petrochemical products returned to the wild in gaseous and liquid form. I also want to see Mooch improve on his standing 1/4 times from last year.

[riffer]

I know what mine will be. 180km/hr flying 1/4. Terminal standing 1/4: 180km/hr.
Let me guess - 178, 179, 180, engine cut out, 178, 179, 180, engine cut out...

[Blakamin]

I know what mine will be. 180km/hr flying 1/4. Terminal standing 1/4: 180km/hr.

I think I'll pop along in the hope that I'll get to see some liberated metallic components and some petrochemical products returned to the wild in gaseous and liquid form. I also want to see Mooch improve on his standing 1/4 times from last year.
i take it you are speed limited then?

[Marknz]

That'll be a good weekend then, Manfield Saturday and Wairarapa on Sunday.

[Blakamin]

But is it the same day as the buckets?

[StoneChucker]

I'll be there :D

[Sparky Bills]

Sounds like a good weekend!
Ill have my new bike by then! Will be a good chance to test it out. :ar15: :Punk:

[F5 Dave]

But is it the same day as the buckets?


Buckets Been moved till the 3rd due to venue clash.

[Coldkiwi]

anyone from auckland thinking about going down? I wouldn't mind having a go.

[Mooch]

I know what mine will be. 180km/hr flying 1/4. Terminal standing 1/4: 180km/hr.

I think I'll pop along in the hope that I'll get to see some liberated metallic components and some petrochemical products returned to the wild in gaseous and liquid form. I also want to see Mooch improve on his standing 1/4 times from last year.

Hmm ,Only had one standing 1/4 run, managed to duff it by moving forward then stopping for a second or so , then gave it heaps and hold on baby :eek: . Crap time but a ton of fun. Duc's making more power this year (ya motormart) so I'm hoping for a few more kms on the flying 1/4 .
Perhaps some of the spectators that weren't sure last year should have a go .(EddieB & Partner , Monster Lynda)

[Two Smoker]

anyone from auckland thinking about going down? I wouldn't mind having a go.what are you talking about CK????? You bloody already know the top speed of your bike :msn-wink: .......

[LB]

Though it doesn’t sound MNZ sanctioned does it?

Yep, it is definitely MNZ sanctioned, with a permit and everything. They've run about 4 of these previously.

Yep, it'll be a weekend of bikes bikes bikes with Manfeild the day before.

Good eh!

[White trash]

what are you talking about CK????? You bloody already know the top speed of your bike :msn-wink: .......

No he doesn't.

Mine was reading 283kph last year. Actual average speed? 261.5kph.

Speedos are horribly inaccurate at those speeds. In saying that, my Gixxer six was the fastest 600 there by a long shot. Also went faster than Jimbo's 750 in the standing 1/4, :2guns:

[TonyB]

Does anyone know if there is a similar event held in Canterbury?
Cheers
Tony

[riffer]

No he doesn't.

Mine was reading 283kph last year. Actual average speed? 261.5kph.

Speedos are horribly inaccurate at those speeds. In saying that, my Gixxer six was the fastest 600 there by a long shot. Also went faster than Jimbo's 750 in the standing 1/4, :2guns:
Yeah but it wasn't carrying a very heady load WT.

I'd have a go in mine but its seriously handicapped by my 95kg bulk :cool:

[Coldkiwi]

No he doesn't.

Mine was reading 283kph last year. Actual average speed? 261.5kph.

Speedos are horribly inaccurate at those speeds. In saying that, my Gixxer six was the fastest 600 there by a long shot. Also went faster than Jimbo's 750 in the standing 1/4, :2guns:

most i've had on my speedo was 257 at pukekohe and I could still feel it pulling - only problem was that I was just starting to run out of room! I'd love to get it going flat tack as well as try some 1/4 mile stuff (at least while the clutch is under warranty!).... oops, did I say that?

[Kickaha]

Does anyone know if there is a similar event held in Canterbury?
Cheers
Tony

Sorry Tony but the only one ran in Canterbury used to be a BEARs only event down South Eyre road,Southland Motorcycle club used to run one near Invercargill thats the closest one to home we could find.

[matthewt]

Sorry Tony but the only one ran in Canterbury used to be a BEARs only event down South Eyre road,Southland Motorcycle club used to run one near Invercargill thats the closest one to home we could find.

You'd think someone would get sorted and block off Tram rd once or twice a year.

[dangerous]

You'd think someone would get sorted and block off Tram rd once or twice a year.


Does anyone know if there is a similar event held in Canterbury?
Cheers
Tony
na... but if only we could use Wigram, good run up from the south end and then the full length of the runway :niceone:
There used to be car/bike racing there years ago (damn long straight on a MVX when you only have 3 pistons) but due to land claims and leases etc it was stoped :mad:

As for the N/I flying 1/4 two weeks ago a mate leant me his Hayabussa for a track day at Ruapuna...... wounder if he'll let me borrow it for the 1/4..... had it up to 270kph would love to bust the 3 hundie mark, would only need to do it once :wacko:

[loosebruce]

anyone from auckland thinking about going down? I wouldn't mind having a go.

Seeing the first one is only two weeks or so away i won't be, but i might look at the 28th november CK, what a great way to spend my birthday, thrashing the bike, that is if it's in one peice :sweatdrop :2guns:

[merv]

Last year's results are here http://www.cdd.co.nz/sprint/EastWestSprintResults2003.htm if you are interested.

WT you certainly did well on the 600.

Was this you I caught on camera? - not a good close up so I've bought a better camera now.

[wkid_one]

FECK FECK FECK FECK FECK FECK FECK FECK FECK FECK FECK

[riffer]

FECK FECK FECK FECK FECK FECK FECK FECK FECK FECK FECK
What's wrong wkid? Will your bike not be ready for the speed run?

[jimbo600]

No he doesn't.

Mine was reading 283kph last year. Actual average speed? 261.5kph.

Speedos are horribly inaccurate at those speeds. In saying that, my Gixxer six was the fastest 600 there by a long shot. Also went faster than Jimbo's 750 in the standing 1/4, :2guns:

Furkin hell are you still wanking on about that. Of course my bike will be slower on the acceleration front on account of my massive cock slowing things up. I'll be there in Sept on my push bike.

[scumdog]

No need for an "official" time. My scoot will do 180+ with two up and all the usual rally gear on board, f***s the ego a bit when somebody wanting the best tent site at the rally blows past you like you're standing still, eh Dave?

My "lorry" ( hot-rod) clocked at 131mph a few years ago at a southland car clubs flying 1/4, mind you it has 7 litres+ :crazy:

[White trash]

Last year's results are here http://www.cdd.co.nz/sprint/EastWestSprintResults2003.htm if you are interested.

WT you certainly did well on the 600.

Was this you I caught on camera? - not a good close up so I've bought a better camera now.

That's me. Buried behind the bubble. The bike only had 700km on the clock that weekend so I dear say it's a bit quicker now.

Hows 5th outright in the standing 1/4? Sure gave those guys with big bikes and little peckers the learn!

[White trash]

Furkin hell are you still wanking on about that. Of course my bike will be slower on the acceleration front on account of my massive cock slowing things up. I'll be there in Sept on my push bike.

And you! Ya pommy git, when the hell are you gonna start talking the truth? You and your brother Kerry are becoming the laughing stock of Wgtn motorcyclists. BTW that ain't my left leg :msn-wink:

[jrandom]

Hows 5th outright in the standing 1/4? Sure gave those guys with big bikes and little peckers the learn!

You show 'em the learn Trashy! About time people were told that you don't *have* to buy a big bike if you have a little pecker! :pinch:

:buggerd:

[scumdog]

You show 'em the learn Trashy! About time people were told that you don't *have* to buy a big bike if you have a little pecker! :pinch:

:buggerd:

Damn right! WT ain't scared of having a small pecker AND riding a small bike, such self confidence! way to go WT, you show 'em! - well if they got close enough you could show 'em :killingme :niceone:

[StoneChucker]

Is it this Sunday already? :calm: I was, and still am, up for it, but I'm starting to get a little case of the butterflies! Now I don't speed, but, er, if I did, I would have only been up to 250 once, so going faster will be all new for me!

Hell, if anything falls off, I'm not going to know about it anyway, so at least it'll be a good show, and talking point for ya'll :beer:

This is going to be fun :niceone: , hope it's :sunny:

PS: since it's a closed road/area, can we practice things normally illegal on public roads?

[LB]

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The nice weather over in the Wairarapa yesterday has put thoughts of entering the 1000 in the flyings into my head - you guys wouldn't laugh at me would you?
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[StoneChucker]

Lynda

How long does the Run Up and quarter mile take? About 1 - 2 mins maybe?

Ahhhhhhhh, a couple of minutes silence :) :killingme

No, seriously, I'd like to see the monster in action, so hell yeah, come along.

[mangell6]

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The nice weather over in the Wairarapa yesterday has put thoughts of entering the 1000 in the flyings into my head - you guys wouldn't laugh at me would you?
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Will Hamish bring the Beemer as well. It would win the best sounding bike.

[Her_C4]

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The nice weather over in the Wairarapa yesterday has put thoughts of entering the 1000 in the flyings into my head - you guys wouldn't laugh at me would you?
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Wooooo hooooo - You go girl!!!

I will be there to support you - and to see how it is really done! :-)

[Sparky Bills]

Isnt there a track day at Manfeild on that day?
What ever do I do?
Depends what bike I have for the weekend.
Would have been keen. :Punk:

[riffer]

Isnt there a track day at Manfeild on that day?
What ever do I do?
Depends what bike I have for the weekend.
Would have been keen. :Punk: Already discussed at start of thread. Here's svs's answer:


No it's not.

Last round of the vic club series is on the 25th September. Fun day is October 24th

[Blakamin]

Isnt there a track day at Manfeild on that day?
What ever do I do?
Depends what bike I have for the weekend.
Would have been keen. :Punk:
Haven't made a decision yet then??? would you like a second opinion?? you could bring them round for me to try :eek:

I'll be going over in the cage coz my fork seals will need doing.. and rego this week :mad:

[LB]

Will Hamish bring the Beemer as well. It would win the best sounding bike.
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How could that be with my Monster there??
He's probably going to take the Suzuki.
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[Ms Piggy]

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The nice weather over in the Wairarapa yesterday has put thoughts of entering the 1000 in the flyings into my head - you guys wouldn't laugh at me would you?
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Go Lynda!!! Chrissie and I can be your support crew! Oh and Hamish if he's lucky! ;)

I'm hoping to come over with Stone Chucker and have a look.

[Marknz]

Damn. I'm probably only gonna make it to the racing on Saturday and not the sprints on Sunday. Will probably just tick over 1000km and be ready for the 1st service which is booked in for next Tuesday. And with the year I've had I don't want to be stretching the warrenty issue too much... I just know things will go pear shaped if I do. :wacko:

But I'll be at the sprints in October for sure :msn-wink:

[Slingshot]

Hell, if the weather is good...I might have to come and have a look.

I won't be entering though, still getting used to the bike and I haven't got pants yet.

Just on a side note...what's the story...do marshals check the bike over before they let you go? Do you have to be wearing full leathers? Has anyone ever binned?

[LB]

Just on a side note...what's the story...do marshals check the bike over before they let you go? Do you have to be wearing full leathers? Has anyone ever binned?

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An MV came very very very close to it last year. An old Triumph shat itself coming back to the pits. I don't recall anyone binning at this event.

I don't think leathers are compulsory - hope not cos I haven't got leathers!

Go to http://www.cdd.co.nz/sprint/sprint.htm and contact Peter (I can do it but can't post during the day so you'll get an answer earlier than me)

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[matthewt]

Just on a side note...what's the story...do marshals check the bike over before they let you go? Do you have to be wearing full leathers? Has anyone ever binned?

You just pay the money and you're away. If your bike looked rough then they might hold you back but I haven't seen that for the last 2 years (although most of the bikes were fairly new anyway).

It's a lot of fun and well worth the money and trip out there. I can't make this one (I'll be in ChCh for the next week) but I'll be keen on the Novemeber one.

PS, the MV that nearly binned it wasn't me (for a change).

[White trash]

You just pay the money and you're away. If your bike looked rough then they might hold you back but I haven't seen that for the last 2 years (although most of the bikes were fairly new anyway).

It's a lot of fun and well worth the money and trip out there. I can't make this one (I'll be in ChCh for the next week) but I'll be keen on the Novemeber one.

PS, the MV that nearly binned it wasn't me (for a change).

Sweet! Well if you wont be ther, perhaps you'd like someone to ride your bike

[Hooks]

I might have to ask permission from the kids ... as I would be away for 2 days of the hols ..... If the weather is any good .... I might have to make an executive decision and just tell them Daddy has an important "thing to do" :whistle: ... It's about time I did something I guess instead of just talking about it .. :argh: and I really want to give the old girl her head ... she may be old but the last time I wound her out there was plenty left and I think the speedo said 210 ... but as has been stated here several times .... thet are very inaccurate at those speeds !! either way it would be nice to know ....

[matthewt]

Sweet! Well if you wont be ther, perhaps you'd like someone to ride your bike

Did you have anyone in mind ???

I doubt the Brutale will be as good on that road as the F4 was. I have a feeling that around 230 the Brutale starts to struggle, at least that's what I heard :sly:

[jimbo600]

Damn. I'm probably only gonna make it to the racing on Saturday and not the sprints on Sunday. Will probably just tick over 1000km and be ready for the 1st service which is booked in for next Tuesday. And with the year I've had I don't want to be stretching the warrenty issue too much... I just know things will go pear shaped if I do. :wacko:

But I'll be at the sprints in October for sure :msn-wink:

Should have bought Suzuki mate. 700km's on the clock and it got thrashed at the last sprints. No problems. But if the old Honda is a bit delicate then I guess you had better play it safe.


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[jimbo600]

Did you have anyone in mind ???

I doubt the Brutale will be as good on that road as the F4 was. I have a feeling that around 230 the Brutale starts to struggle, at least that's what I heard :sly:

I'm stuck for a ride.

[vifferman]

I won't be entering though, still getting used to the bike and I haven't got pants yet.You obviously haven't heard about the two pantsless bikers in the US then... one wheelied into a tow truck and died, and the other was busted by the police.
Better start wearing pants before somehting bad happens to you too...:crazy:

[White trash]

Two sleeps to go :spudbooge

[mangell6]

Two sleeps to go :spudbooge

And tonight I walk out to the bike and around the back of it and see a different coloured rubber in the centre of my rear tyre!!!!! :eek: :eek: Called in at the bike shop and now have to have a different tyre to the front BUT Sunday is not about corners.

I got about 12000km (winter) out of the D220s.

Just what I didn't want. :spudwhat:

Still now to find the $35

Mike

[dangerous]

I got about 12000km (winter) out of the D220s.
Mike
Mate..... I'll be stoked if I get that out of the D220 on the rear of mine, but bet ya I don't (7800km out of a 208)

[Slingshot]

I won't be entering though, still getting used to the bike and I haven't got pants yet.


OK...Got pants now...depending on how big my balls are on Sunday I may look at entering.

Kinda getting excited now.

[White trash]

Leaving WMCC at 8am or Caltex Upper Hutt at 8:30.

[Slingshot]

I'll be coming down from Palmerston North. Should be at Flying Fish for breakfast at around 9:30ish

[cycosis]

Will Hamish bring the Beemer as well. It would win the best sounding bike.

Nah - Deano will take those honours.....


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The nice weather over in the Wairarapa yesterday has put thoughts of entering the 1000 in the flyings into my head - you guys wouldn't laugh at me would you?
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When have we ever laughed at you Lynda ? :2thumbsup

[MD]

Curiousity has gotten the better of me. I've never tried a 'sprint' and I'm not good at standing starts. Just hope the wind stays away. I'll see some of you at WMCC tomorrow then.

[White trash]

I've never tried a 'sprint' and I'm not good at standing starts. .

Don't worry, Mark. Chuck me the keys and I'll give ya a fairly accurate demonstration. :crazy:

[riffer]

Don't worry, Mark. Chuck me the keys and I'll give ya a fairly accurate demonstration. :crazy:
Saw a rather tasty RC51 at a certain bike store in Alicetown today. Unfortunately they wouldn't let me have the opportunity to prove it could do 205mph tomorrow...

Never mind. See you guys tomorrow. Unfortunately as family is in tow I'll be in the cage so no speed records for my tatty old fizzer.

[Marknz]

what's the record for an old VTR250 or Spada?

[MD]

Looks like I'm first home so I'll get in first. Big turnout of riders and KBers.
Long waits between 'sprints' was a drawback, no offence to organisers though. Thank you all for putting it on.
Haven't seen final results but I can't see anyone bettering Tony S's speed of 300kph or close to it (R1). Man's becoming a legend 3rd year in a row.
Best wheelie I saw goes to WhiteTrash. Full marks for style. Closing in on a bike in front, drifts to the right to pass then appeared to drift back into left lane. Or it was a fluke and he was totally out of control?
I only got in 2 flying sprints with a checked 274.8kph (saw 291 on the dial). Expected a bit better but I need practice at that sort of thing. Lynda B was fastest chick. I'll let her have her own say later.

[Slingshot]

Wicked day. I only did two runs of each.

My best on the flying was 227kph (6.37secs), it was on the second run (2kph faster than the first). I thought I'd screwed it totally cause I hit a false netural changing from 5 to 6 so I was a little surprised with that result. My goal was 230kph, maybe next time.

Best time on the standing was 11.58 secs, I really had no idea what to expect and I've only had the bike a couple of weeks so still kinda getting use to it. My goal was to do a sub 13sec run so I'm fairly happy with that.

Highlight of the day:
Heading home, Catherine on the back, tank bag fully loaded. Pull off the motorway to head up the Nauranga Gorge. Stop at the front of the queue at the traffic lights. Shitty old ute pulls up in the left lane and starts gunning the engine, three young guys in it. Light turns green (the ute is already half way through the intersection, they started while the light was still red). I cruise around the corner in no particular hurry, come up beside the driver of the ute (doing about 70kph), turn and eyeball the driver then gun the throttle. To my surprise...the front wheel pops up, I hold it there for a couple of secs then drop it down and speed off up the gorge. It must have looked F***ing cool.


Great Day

[StoneChucker]

It must have looked F***ing cool
Yeah, I didn't know you could wheelie that easily with a pillion, but I found out you can (And JazBug5 will attest to that :niceone: )

I was VERY disappointed with my top speed (only 253km/h, indicated somewhat more). It appears you CAN'T be a fat bastard ( :msn-wink: ) and go as fast as eveyone else. All I can say, is watch out in November, since I'm planning on light-weighting my "bike" :beer:

Good on ya Hayden for the Standing, and Tony for the Flying. Oh yeah, and WhiteTrash for making me realise even more that I'm no good at wheelies :spudwhat: , by pulling great looking ones while looking somewhat relaxed :calm:

Now, just gotta clean the damn bike, helmet, jacket and boots tomorrow :mad:

Cya

[riffer]

Guys, you all looked great from where Gini, Lena, Tim and I were sitting!


I'm pretty sunburnt now, but damn it was worth it! What a blast.

Best looking bike today - The Colin Edwards Aprilia Replica of course...

Best wheelie - WT (of course) with his second standing quarter run on a 1986 GSXR1100 - he got the front wheel about five foot in the air and then decided that wasn't enough so he decided to wobble it from side to side and STILL did a sub-12 quarter mile!

Best sounding bike - the MV Agusta F4 with the homemade exhausts - the most amazing bike I've heard in my life going past at 240+ a sound somewhere between snarling and singing and SO GOD-DAMN LOUD!!!!.

Best female rider - Lynda - glad you got the speed you were looking for.

Slingshot - you managed some pretty damn good takeoffs on that new bike - some guys were totally bunnyhopping trying to launch.

Excellent stuff guys. I was so jealous of all of you today... :spudwave:

[White trash]

Best wheelie I saw goes to WhiteTrash. Full marks for style. Closing in on a bike in front, drifts to the right to pass then appeared to drift back into left lane. Or it was a fluke and he was totally out of control?
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Mate, I thought it would be a bit wanky to indicate the lane change while wheelying. Next time, I'll do so.

[StoneChucker]

Mate, I thought it would be a bit wanky to indicate the lane change while wheelying. Next time, I'll do so.
Classic, a literal "Laugh out loud" moment :niceone:


some guys were totally bunnyhopping trying to launch.
Just WHAT are you implying CSL??? :sneaky2: Hehe, yeah, that WAS me :wacko:

[White trash]

Great day all. Some bloody hilarious sights.

I got a 253 on Jo's K4 600 which incidentaly, was 8kph down on last year on my K3.

251 on the '86 eleven hundy and a 10.68 standing with a duff start.

The highlight for me, however (you ready for this Deano?), was clocking 264kph on Deanos SP1.

8ks faster than the owner! :eek:













On my very first ride of the thing :eek:















With a pathetic launch. :moon:

See Dean, takes a Suzuki rider to get the best from a Honda. Nice speedo though, pity it was reading 293. Which is about 30k opptomistic.

Is that a record?

[White trash]

- some guys were totally bunnyhopping trying to launch.

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Queue a response froma certain yellow VTR rider :msn-wink: Just watched the video, hilarious! And we were standing at the end of the quater talking about people getting the first launch on tape :killingme Give me a PM and I'll get you a copy.



Best wheelie - WT (of course) with his second standing quarter run on a 1986 GSXR1100 - he got the front wheel about five foot in the air and then decided that wasn't enough so he decided to wobble it from side to side and STILL did a sub-12 quarter mile!

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Oh yeaahhhh, 'cause that was sooooo intentional. :mellow:

[MD]

The highlight for me, however (you ready for this Deano?), was clocking 264kph on Deanos SP1.

Deano, looks like you've found a buyer for your bike. :killingme

[LB]

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What an absolutely f**king awesome day.

I had a good ride over the hill (I took my 1000), I rode by myself as Hamish was riding with a couple of our mates. On the way to the sprints road I did a few little bursts on some of the straights to get myself "in the groove". Got up to 180 (I know that's not fast for most of you guys but I don't often get up there so I wanted to be mentally prepared).

I was first to sign on, but chose #9, as I didn't want to be one of the first to do a run. (In hindsight a good choice, as the first couple of runs the timing gear didn't work so the guys had to come back to do their runs again.)

The weather was perfect, sunny and no wind.

I had decided to only do the flying quarters, not the standings (too hard on my bike/clutch and too hard to get a perfect start without bogging or wheelstanding).

My first run I didn't accelerate hard enough, and I changed into top too early, so by the time I got to the start line I was only showing just over 180 on the speedo. I normally change between 5000 and 6000, so it was a bit unusual for me to be revving through to almost 8000 before changing.

Even though I knew I hadn't gone that fast, it was such a BUZZ - at the regroup point my hands were physically shaking, and my knees were a bit weak. It was wonderful.

My second run I accelerated harder, and didn't change into top till 7500 (I think - there's not a lot of time to take your eyes off the road to focus on the instruments!!) I did see that the needle was over 200kph - that had been my aim for the day. The timing gear got me at 192kph - I'm rapt. I've changed my front sprocket from a 15 to a 14 tooth, so that will cut my potential top speed down a bit anyway.

They then had a lunch break instead of doing a third run straight away. I was hot hot hot, I had four layers of thermals on, plus my jacket liner, and I was just cooking. My mates were heading to Martinborough for lunch, so I decided I'd not do another run.

Figjam: good to meet you - great that you rode all the way down from Auckland for this event!

I know that most of you blokes did far faster times/speeds than me, but I did this for myself, not to prove anything to anyone - and I had such a great day, I really did. It was just amazing.

Thanks for all the pictures posted, and I'll watch the videos at work (first thing, before I've officially started work!)

It was great to see a good KB turnout - sorry I didn't get to talk with most of you.

What a great weekend of motorcycling - Manfeild Saturday, the sprints on Sunday, and Monday night I'll be watching the Superbikes from Imola that I taped.

And hey - if they'd had a "first female" trophy for the sprints, I'd have won it!!! :first: :first: :first: :first: :first:
(to be honest, I don't need a trophy anyway, I enjoyed it so much that was my prize!!)

Life doesn't get much better than this.

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[Slipstream]

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I know that most of you blokes did far faster times/speeds than me, but I did this for myself, not to prove anything to anyone - and I had such a great day, I really did. It was just amazing.
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There's no better reason to do it, but just cos ya wanna :)
Besides, I didn't see any other ladies in the trials (or did I miss someone?)
Congrats on being fastest chick on the day :first:
Maybe when I stop being such a chicken, I'll do it ... maybe :sweatdrop

[bungbung]

Queue a response froma certain yellow VTR rider :msn-wink: Just watched the video, hilarious! And we were standing at the end of the quater talking about people getting the first launch on tape :killingme Give me a PM and I'll get you a copy.



Oh yeaahhhh, 'cause that was sooooo intentional. :mellow:

I fess up to bolloxing up my first standing start, bunny hopping away, but I was much happier with my second.

[Deano]

The highlight for me, however (you ready for this Deano?), was clocking 264kph on Deanos SP1.

8ks faster than the owner! :eek:

On my very first ride of the thing :eek:

With a pathetic launch. :moon:

See Dean, takes a Suzuki rider to get the best from a Honda. Nice speedo though, pity it was reading 293. Which is about 30k opptomistic.

Is that a record?

The 264kph (true speed) was an average over the last 400, so you may have been going slightly quicker at the end - I recall seeing about 274 at the first trap but 285 at the end.

10kgs lighter and also leaner (just), that has got to be good for at least 8kph.......well thats my story and Im sticking to it.

It sounded glorious going past at that speed anyways. Im glad I let you have a go. Pity Jimbo wasn't keen - scared of the mighty Honda ??? So much for you Suzuki riders eh ? :Pokey:

I liked the sound of Hayden's Gixxer thou at full noise - it was howling.

What an awesome day.

[Eddieb]

Had a good day as well, it was good to see so many turn out, about 40 bikes entered in total. I would have introduced myself to a few people but didn't know who you were.

I did 2 standing and 2 flying 1/4's. Best runs were a 11.87 standing 1/4, beating my previous personal best by a good bit, and clocked 237kph on the flying 1/4, although the speedo was right at the end of the dial reading 160mph (256km?).

Fantastic weather as well, I almost got sunburnt. Congrats to the Wairarapa crew for organising a great day. Also cheers to Jimbo for looking after my gear while i was out.

[Slingshot]

Does anyone know if they're going to publish all of the times on the net like they have done in recent years?

[vifferman]

I fess up to bolloxing up my first standing start, bunny hopping away, but I was much happier with my second.But was that you, or the crap VTR clutch (a widely acknowledged problem)? On mine, I can't give it heaps taking off, as it grabs/slips/squeals like a stuck pig/grabs/slips etc...
Probably just as well, as this morning it was wheelieing like a mofo (or I was riding like a wanker), so if I'd been able to power it off the line it probably would've flipped.:wacko:
Must be about time I had some Barnett springs stuck in my VTR, if not the whole Barnett clutch.

[ManDownUnder]

most i've had on my speedo was 257 at pukekohe and I could still feel it pulling - only problem was that I was just starting to run out of room! I'd love to get it going flat tack as well as try some 1/4 mile stuff (at least while the clutch is under warranty!).... oops, did I say that?

Lucky bastard... I was running out of talent - there was PLENTY of room left!

I did hit 270 though, scared the shit out of me... (actualy... re-reading that, maybe it was 250... I THINK it were 270...)

Is there one of these events in Auckland anywhere, ever? I would be in like a robber's dog!
MDY

[Coldkiwi]

Is there one of these events in Auckland anywhere, ever? I would be in like a robber's dog!
MDY

how long is Meremere?? :)

I'm keen to get down there one weekend and show the rice boys how to spend some smart money instead of wasting it on ugly bits of chrome.

[Cajun]

how long is Meremere?? :)

I'm keen to get down there one weekend and show the rice boys how to spend some smart money instead of wasting it on ugly bits of chrome.

i be in for that ColdKiwi give the k3 and k4 a race dc:<

a friend of mine last went on his zx9r he was blowing every car away, and he was on one wheel most of the time

[k14]

So was there a guy there with a CBR924?? Maybe he was too busy doing 220 past some more cop cars.

Sounds like you guys had a good day. Anyone know when the next ones are? Might be keen to go.

[bungbung]

But was that you, or the crap VTR clutch (a widely acknowledged problem)? On mine, I can't give it heaps taking off, as it grabs/slips/squeals like a stuck pig/grabs/slips etc...
Probably just as well, as this morning it was wheelieing like a mofo (or I was riding like a wanker), so if I'd been able to power it off the line it probably would've flipped.:wacko:
Must be about time I had some Barnett springs stuck in my VTR, if not the whole Barnett clutch.

I'd like to blame my clutch, but the problem wasn't the bike :cry:

[ManDownUnder]

how long is Meremere?? :)

I'm keen to get down there one weekend and show the rice boys how to spend some smart money instead of wasting it on ugly bits of chrome.

Yeah - that's true for a standing 1/4 mile but my personal preference (and curiosity) is just sheer top speed of the RF.

I'd like to request the Northbound lanes of the Southern MW get closed off at the top of the Bombays, and opened again at... hmmm... Whangarei?

Perhaps Papatoe would be a more realistic option...
MDU

[MD]

The organiser told me today that he may take a week to get the results up on the web (www.cdd.co.nz/sprint).
Next event is Sunday 28 November. Same place, same time, same channel, different weather, maybe.
K14- there was a CBR954 there. No such thing as a CBR924 or did you mean CBR929? :whocares:

[Blakamin]

No such thing as a CBR924 or did you mean CBR929? :whocares:
Yeah there is!!! the One has one.... he told us so it must be true :moon: :gob: :killingme :killingme :killingme

[riffer]

Yeah there is!!! the One has one.... he told us so it must be true :moon: :gob: :killingme :killingme :killingme
Didn't see that limp-dick bigmouth turn up yesterday though. I guess he had some police to annoy. Pity. He could have got some good shots for his video...

[jrandom]

Didn't see that limp-dick bigmouth turn up yesterday though. I guess he had some police to annoy. Pity. He could have got some good shots for his video...

He doesn't have a bike.

He probably doesn't even have a video camera.

In fact, by my guess, he's doing well if he has a PlayStation 2.

[Hooks]

He doesn't have a bike.

He probably doesn't even have a video camera.

In fact, by my guess, he's doing well if he has a PlayStation 2.

:killingme :killingme :killingme :killingme :killingme :killingme :killingme

:moon: :moon: :moon: :moon: :moon: :moon: :moon: :moon: :moon:

:tugger: :tugger: :tugger: :tugger: :tugger: :tugger: :tugger:

That's so right !! I this covers it !!!

[Drew]

Mate, I thought it would be a bit wanky to indicate the lane change while wheelying. Next time, I'll do so.


Right O, the man wont fit his head through the friggin door if you lot dont shut up about the wheelie, can't have been that good, Jimmy, YOU SUCK :moon: :finger:

[Marknz]

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at the regroup point my hands were physically shaking, and my knees were a bit weak. It was wonderful.
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Is it just me? Am I a sick puppy? Why hasn't the above statement been targetted for all sorts of humour during the day? You lot too serious on a Monday at work or what?

[White trash]

Right O, the man wont fit his head through the friggin door if you lot dont shut up about the wheelie, can't have been that good, Jimmy, YOU SUCK :moon: :finger:

Didn't actually see you there, pooftaahhh!

And unless you didn't notice, I already have trouble fitting my head through the door.

[riffer]

Right O, the man wont fit his head through the friggin door if you lot dont shut up about the wheelie, can't have been that good, Jimmy, YOU SUCK :moon: :finger:
Face it Drew, it could have been worse. At least you didn't have to stay home and look after the kids...

Sibling rivalry - you gotta love it.

Where was your mighty fizzer, anyway?

[jimbo600]

The 264kph (true speed) was an average over the last 400, so you may have been going slightly quicker at the end - I recall seeing about 274 at the first trap but 285 at the end.

10kgs lighter and also leaner (just), that has got to be good for at least 8kph.......well thats my story and Im sticking to it.

It sounded glorious going past at that speed anyways. Im glad I let you have a go. Pity Jimbo wasn't keen - scared of the mighty Honda ??? So much for you Suzuki riders eh ? :Pokey:

I liked the sound of Hayden's Gixxer thou at full noise - it was howling.

What an awesome day.

Yeah I was scared that the Honda would take so long in between timing lights the batteries would run flat on the end set.

Plus I was so jealous of all you dicks I could barely even look at a bike.

[White trash]

Fuggin 'ell. They'll let anyone in this thread.

A quick glance at the bottom of the page shows, Jimbo, Cycosis, Fizzerman and White trash, all viewing the same shit.

"Deano!Where you at fool?!"

[jimbo600]

Fuggin 'ell. They'll let anyone in this thread.

A quick glance at the bottom of the page shows, Jimbo, Cycosis, Fizzerman and White trash, all viewing the same shit.

"Deano!Where you at fool?!"

What the fuck are you doing on the net at this time of day dog? You still at work?

[White trash]

Nah. Over at "a friends" house.

'Bout to go and look at some really good porn sites.

[jrandom]

Plus I was so jealous of all your dicks...

It's OK, man. You just need to learn to focus on your other attributes, and not be so competitive.

[jimbo600]

It's OK, man. You just need to learn to focus on your other attributes, and not be so competitive.

Just as long as nobody claims they have a bigger attribute than me.

[jimbo600]

Nah. Over at "a friends" house.

'Bout to go and look at some really good porn sites.

You could start off with www.thehun.com

[jrandom]

Just as long as nobody claims they have a bigger attribute than me.

Last I hear, the guys offered to console you by letting you ride their attributes, but you were too upset about losing yours to straddle even the small ones.

[Deano]

Deano, looks like you've found a buyer for your bike. :killingme

Mmmmmmm, nah Im pretty happy, and happiness is a fast bike, whatever the brand (did I say that ?)

[Deano]

Last I hear, the guys offered to console you by letting you ride their attributes, but you were too upset about losing yours to straddle even the small ones.

:killingme :killingme



"Deano!Where you at fool?!"

Here now boys - must be crap on tv.