Motorcycle Sprints - 30 Sept and 25 Nov 2007

[Deano]

Cliffhanger Promotions are holding two sprint meetings later this year.

Previous sprints have been very successful and we want to continue in the same vein.

This is a great opportunity to test both yourself and your machine in standing and flying 1/4 mile sprints.

I have attached the flyer for your info.

Once again we will need assistants to help with marshalling, time keeping and recording, and sausage sizzlers(I heard a rumour Colapop has offered to help sizzle sausages)

Please contact me if you are able to assist, even if only for half a day.

[Stickchick]

If I can get down there I don't mind helping out

[Paul in NZ]

Hmmm...

Not that far away eh? I hope the FZR400 is running by then and it would be interesting to run that through the lights eh? Wheres me lightweight ring in?

Cheers

[janno]

I'll help with recording or sausaging. PM me with the details . . .

[Lissa]

I'll be there, will help anyway I can Dean.... sausages, or taking times again! :)

I am also thinking of entering the bandit in the November One!

[robertydog]

Could be something to consider snice the Rapa weekend is off.

[Str8 Jacket]

If I can get a ride there then I will be happy to help with whatever. Just let me know...

[Paul in NZ]

If I can get a ride there then I will be happy to help with whatever. Just let me know...


Ah - she appears..... All things going well you will be helping me...

[Madness]

Wooohoooo!, Time to start planning the assault on those pesky 600's.

Deano; would the club benefit by recieving pre-paid entries?

[Deano]

Wooohoooo!, Time to start planning the assault on those pesky 600's.

Deano; would the club benefit by recieving pre-paid entries?

It certainly saves a bit of time at sign in., so yes.:yes:

If the event is called off for whatever reason, the entry fee will likely be rolled over till the November event, or at least partly refunded. (80 or 90%) - a minimal amount would likely be retained to cover costs. (Permits, paramedics, public notices etc)

[Str8 Jacket]

Ah - she appears..... All things going well you will be helping me...

hmmm, do tell.......

[rwh]

hmmm, do tell.......

He already did - see post #3 :)

Richard

[Steam]

I have PM'd you to volunteer for whatever. I used to be a security guard, so can I be crowd control and bust shit up? MuthaF*&%n unruly bikers take THAT. Haiiiya!

[Sparky Bills]

AWWWWW! Im going to miss it again!
Sold the thou just at the wrong time..... OH! and im injured and all:innocent:

Consider yourselves lucky! The CBR will not be there to kick all you spewzuki owner's asses! (and R1 owners)

[DMNTD]

Hmmmmm....sounds like a bit of fun to this honky. A good way to test out the ZX and RSVR

[janno]

Haiiiya!

Do you go the whole hog then?

[Str8 Jacket]

He already did - see post #3 :)

Richard

Doh, I really am a bit slow sometimes. Fuck yeah, Id be more than keen to ride it on the day Paul. Man Im missing having a bike! :(

[nudemetalz]

Hmmm,...I'm considering taking the Guzzi on the Sprints but don't have a back protector.
What's the best way of procuring one?
Also, are full leathers necessary ?

[Deano]

Hmmm,...I'm considering taking the Guzzi on the Sprints but don't have a back protector.
What's the best way of procuring one?
Also, are full leathers necessary ?

We have about 6 back protectors for hire on the day, but you will need to confimr your entry beforehand if you wish to reserve one. (or you could borrow one from a friendly KBer ?)

Jackets must be leather or kevlar.

Trousers must be leather, nylon motorcross, or heavy worsted.

[Sparky Bills]

Trousers must be leather, nylon motorcross, or heavy worsted.


I would never say to use Motorcross pants on the road!!!
All they will do is melt to the leg!
Seen it myself.

If you dont have the proper road riding gear.... DONT ENTER!
Its not just a cruize on a country road. This is serious stuff that can really hurt you. Why would you the the chance?
My two cents anyway.

[nudemetalz]

Fair comment.

I have leather bike trousers but my Jacket is a normal touring one with plastic padding.
I think I can find a leather jacket though.

[Sparky Bills]

Fair comment.

I have leather bike trousers but my Jacket is a normal touring one with plastic padding.
I think I can find a leather jacket though.


If its a motorbike riding jacket, you should be ok. Are you confident that it will protect you in a crash?

[slowpoke]

Jackets must be leather or kevlar.



C'mon Deano help a brother out, he's on a Guzzi, what's wrong with tweed?

[Deano]

I would never say to use Motorcross pants on the road!!!
All they will do is melt to the leg!
Seen it myself.

If you dont have the proper road riding gear.... DONT ENTER!
Its not just a cruize on a country road. This is serious stuff that can really hurt you. Why would you the the chance?
My two cents anyway.

We run these events according to MNZ rules Martin. If we fail to do so we are not insured under MNZ imdemnity (is that the right word ?)

I have copied the relevant safety gear requirements practically ver batim from MNZ website

If its a motorbike riding jacket, you should be ok. Are you confident that it will protect you in a crash?

Now that is contradictory Martin - it's not up to the rider to determine the safety quality of his gear. Some supposed 'motorcycle' jackets may be made of inferior materials to kevlar and leather.

But don't take my word for it - check the rule yourself - http://www.motorcyclingnz.co.nz/download/Chapter_8_Safety_Gear.pdf


C'mon Deano help a brother out, he's on a Guzzi, what's wrong with tweed?

I detect sarcasm. Do Guzzi riders wear tweed ? Next you'll be saying Honda riders are gay.:mellow:

[skelstar]

Nudz, I have a BP that you can borrow on the day...I'll bring it along on the day, someone should be able to point me out if you ask.

[nudemetalz]

If its a motorbike riding jacket, you should be ok. Are you confident that it will protect you in a crash?

I hear what you're saying, so leather it is !!



C'mon Deano help a brother out, he's on a Guzzi, what's wrong with tweed?

Ha ha cheeky bugger !! :yes:


Nudz, I have a BP that you can borrow on the day...I'll bring it along on the day, someone should be able to point me out if you ask.

Great stuff, Skel.
Just have to ask permission to screw the living daylights out of OUR Guzzi for a day to the Missus....... :dodge:

[slowpoke]

I detect sarcasm. Do Guzzi riders wear tweed ? Next you'll be saying Honda riders are gay.:mellow:

Nothing wrong with Honda riders.....well, not when they are organising a shits and giggles day for us and I want to have any chance of entering.........

[Deano]

Nothing wrong with Honda riders......

We're not all gay, but I wouldn't go that far......

[Deano]

Attention: Any riders who will be competing - a reporter has asked for contact details of entrants who might be keen to provide some info about themselves and their machine for a rider profile. Most likely will appear in the Wairarapa Times Age.

Anyone interested please let me know - PM me with your name and e-mail address.

[nudemetalz]

Looks like I'm going to have to opt out of the Sept sprint unfort, however am working on the Nov one :)

[crazefox]

If I can get a ride there then I will be happy to help with whatever. Just let me know...

I can give you a lift there if you have a helmet etc.not sure how long i will be there though

[Paul in NZ]

I can give you a lift there if you have a helmet etc.not sure how long i will be there though

We can sort it closer to the day but the plan is for Helen to enter on her old FZR that I hope will be run in by then. No point in a fat old prick like me entering it... ;-)

[crazefox]

We can sort it closer to the day but the plan is for Helen to enter on her old FZR that I hope will be run in by then. No point in a fat old prick like me entering it... ;-)

Oh all good:yes::yes:

[Paul in NZ]

Oh all good:yes::yes:

We either need to get Hels up here and I ride the triumph over etc etc so she might still need a lift ;-)

[crazefox]

all good,dive me a yell if you need a hand

[crazefox]

i ment give me a yell

[White trash]

WBP Racing hope to attend either one, theother or both events. Reckon we might have a good ol' shot at Mr Samsons title.

[Deano]

WBP Racing hope to attend either one, theother or both events. Reckon we might have a good ol' shot at Mr Samsons title.

Niiiice !!

[Sparky Bills]

WBP Racing hope to attend either one, theother or both events. Reckon we might have a good ol' shot at Mr Samsons title.



Could be interesting..

[Paul in NZ]

WBP Racing hope to attend either one, theother or both events. Reckon we might have a good ol' shot at Mr Samsons title.

Jesus - Will I have to call you Mr White Trash if you succeed in winning a title?

Besides - the MIGHTY FZR will kick arse....

[merv]

Yeah no Sir White Trash these days since we lost the Pommy honours.

[cowboyz]

Interested now I got myself a bike worth testing. Whats the deal for the $57?

How many gos at the quarter do I get for that?
Does the $57 include both standing and flying?

[The Tazman]

Looking forward to it Deano

Want to see what the 750 will do. :D

I've spoken to my mate and will work on getting the computer timing program sorted for September.

To give all of you an idea of what I hope to have.

The program will record all your times at any event you turn up to. You will have a number and that will be yours for any event. This will save time with signing in and you can then have your no. ready before you arrive. It will hold all your info too again I'm trying to do everything to make things as quick and simple as poss. at each event

It will be able to give you a report on any event you've been to and with all information on times, speeds, runs etc.

If anyone wants to put any ideas forward to me of what you think should be included then please pm me.

Thanks to Deano and the team for organizing this event for us all again.

Taz

[Hawkeye]

I may be available to help with the sizzle or marshalling etc.
Currently planning to attend as hopefully, Plugz 4 Lugz are going to be there so I can get a pair of ear plugs made.
Also just want to hang with like minded people for the day and watch the fun.

Don't think the bike (or the body) is up to joining in.

[Deano]

I may be available to help with the sizzle or marshalling etc.
Currently planning to attend as hopefully, Plugz 4 Lugz are going to be there so I can get a pair of ear plugs made.
Also just want to hang with like minded people for the day and watch the fun.

Don't think the bike (or the body) is up to joining in.

I have received an e-mail from Plugz for Lugz, and they are keen to attend with a display stand.

PM sent regarding the help.

[Deano]

*Bumpity bump*

[Lissa]

Looking forward to it Dean, remember I will help out with anything you need me to do!

[Str8 Jacket]

Just been reading something, somewhere that syas that you need a back protector to enter, is that true?

[skelstar]

You can borrow mine Str8

[Str8 Jacket]

You can borrow mine Str8

Cheers mate :2thumbsup

[Paul in NZ]

I'll have one there for ya as a part of my rider sponsorship deal hels....

Cheers

[Deano]

Once again we have a good range of prizes to offer - check out the website to see who has got in behind the event.

www.cliffhanger.org.nz

[Str8 Jacket]

I'll have one there for ya as a part of my rider sponsorship deal hels....

Cheers


I should have known that you'd have everything sussed! (thanks anyway skel)Looks like there'll be a few 400's to compare it to as well! :D

[koba]

I should have known that you'd have everything sussed! (thanks anyway skel)Looks like there'll be a few 400's to compare it to as well! :D

Hehe I should be there on one, aiming for 200km this time. Dunno if its got the pace to catch the Fizzer but I will sure be trying!

[Deano]

Bump - only 6 days to go people.

Any more people keen to help out on the day ?

[Her_C4]

Bump - only 6 days to go people.

Any more people keen to help out on the day ?

I might be able to help do 'something'?? on the 30th for half a day Deano (not sure which half at this stage though ) ... <_<

[ruphus]

I was real keen to give this a go this weekend but not to sure if I can make it this time. I'll push for November through

[Deano]

I will post on Sunday morning if the weather is bad and the event is cancelled.

Fingers crossed it will be fine.

More prizes have come rolling in - some very very nice things will be up for grabs.

[koba]

I think Im stuffed among the 400s for top speed, but I will be giving it real curry in the standing!

Mainly just out to do better than Str8 Jacket! :love:

[farm monkey]

What time does this finish and can i turn up and pay on the day.

[skelstar]

What time does this finish and can i turn up and pay on the day.

Sure can! ...and it generally goes until about 4pm.

[limbimtimwim]

But to get your moneys worth, show up as early as you can. You'll get more runs than you can probably handle if you get there nice and early. It also makes it easier for those doing the paperwork to churn through everyone at the beginning of the day.

[GSVR]

If its a day like today on Sunday I'll head down for a look. If anyones else is interested or heading down give me a PM. Will take the scenic route.

[Coyote]

I'm planning to head over this weekend to enter the VFR. Just wondering, would I have to pay extra/be allowed to take 1 run on my minimoto?

[Deano]

I'm planning to head over this weekend to enter the VFR. Just wondering, would I have to pay extra/be allowed to take 1 run on my minimoto?

Would you need the whole 2km run up for the flying ?

[Paul in NZ]

Would you need the whole 2km run up for the flying ?

Well I dunno how fit he is but I'd be rooted after running 2km with a mini moto under my arm

[Steam]

SO what happens if you go too fast? Will your eyes fall out? is it possible to breathe at high speeds?
But seriously now, what will happen to my bike?
Bad things?
I know some bikes suffer from 'valve bounce' but I suppose on modern-ish bikes the revs have a limiter to stop getting to that point.

[Str8 Jacket]

SO what happens if you go too fast? Will your eyes fall out? is it possible to breathe at high speeds?
But seriously now, what will happen to my bike?
Bad things?
I know some bikes suffer from 'valve bounce' but I suppose on modern-ish bikes the revs have a limiter to stop getting to that point.

JUST BLOODY DO IT!! I am, and if a *girl* can then you can :p

[Steam]

JUST BLOODY DO IT!! I am, and if a *girl* can then you can :p

I'm volunteering for marshalling tomorrow, but one day I will try it.

[Hawkeye]

I may be available to help with the sizzle or marshalling etc.
Currently planning to attend as hopefully, Plugz 4 Lugz are going to be there so I can get a pair of ear plugs made.
Also just want to hang with like minded people for the day and watch the fun.

Don't think the bike (or the body) is up to joining in.

Hey Sorry Deano, something has cropped up and it doesn't look I am going to make it. Pitty because I was looking forward to it.

[Coyote]

Would you need the whole 2km run up for the flying ?
If everyone has the patience for it :p

Don't think I can take it anyway. Bunjying it to the pillion seat would only chip paint like the scooter wheel I took over the rimutakas did.

[Steam]

Oooh, the weather is not looking too flash.
I guess I'll get up and check this thread first thing tomorrow morning to see if there are any changes? What time do you think you will make an announcement, Deano?

For Masterton Sunday: Brief afternoon rain. Strong northwesterly.
Severe weather warning for Wellington: A period of severe northerly gales is expected on Sunday. In the 12 hours from 6am to 6pm Sunday northerly wind gusts of 120 km/h are likely.

I defy thee, weather!

[RantyDave]

Anyone know what the story is with back protectors? I have some thin armour in my leathers but it more resembles a piece of cardboard than anything that would prevent my back from snapping. Likewise I was loaned one by my neighbour, but that more resembles a really thick piece of cardboard - like, DVD case thickness.

Would that be OK? Is there likely to be a surplus of such things? Clearly I'm not planning on falling off anyway :)

Dave

[Deano]

I will post an update about the weather etc at about 7.00am.

Ranty - there will be back protectors for hire at $10, or someone may lend you one. The thick cardboard model doesn't sound like it would cut it, but bring it over and we can check it out.

[Paul in NZ]

I will post an update about the weather etc at about 7.00am.



Sweet - all primped and primed here at chez nuttridge

[James Deuce]

I have to go to work at 2am. Stupid daylight savings.

I hope you people enjoy your extra hour of daylight, because there's a LOT of very stressed people up in the early hours trying to make sure your Calendar appointments look right on Monday morning.

Most of all have fun tomorrow and don't dent the scenery.

[Kendog]

I have to go to work at 2am. Stupid daylight savings.

I hope you people enjoy your extra hour of daylight, because there's a LOT of very stressed people up in the early hours trying to make sure your Calendar appointments look right on Monday morning.

Same, except I am helping to make sure peoples money is ok.

[RantyDave]

Ranty - there will be back protectors for hire at $10
Sorted, I'll do that then. Here's hoping for the weather.

Dave

[Deano]

The weather in Carterton is apparently fine with a moderate breeze. So basically nothing like over this side of the hill.

Let's get it on.

[VasalineWarrior]

How did it go today guys? Did anyone crack the 300 mark?

[Steam]

It was a good day, and the rain held off for a long time.
I don't think anyone got to the 300 mark this time, although Tony Sampson got close on his GSX 1000

A clip of some mad bugger doing a wheelie at rather high speed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR_v8fxozUc

and here is a shaky and low res video of Str8 Jacket going 198.6kph
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[merv]

Nice one Steam, and PaulinNZ that bike sounds pretty sweet going by.

[slowpoke]

Lucky lucky bastards.....I've missed just about everything this year with work commitments, this is just another line on my "I'm fucked off because..." list.

Still, I hope y'all had a mighty fine time.....nah, truth be told I was praying for rain so it would be postponed until next week when I'm home!

[skelstar]

Another blardy good day. Well done cliffhanger for organising it.

[Steam]

The fastest man on the day, Tony Sampson.
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[RantyDave]

OMG, I am completely farked. But I have a certificate here saying 215.86Km/hr which seems OK for a naked bike. I tell you, though ... much past about 150 and I get what fairings are for, now.

Did we have many ducati beaters on the day?

Dave

[White trash]

Sounds like a goddun for all. Can't wait to have the WBP bike there for November :D

[Drew]

OMG, I am completely farked. But I have a certificate here saying 215.86Km/hr which seems OK for a naked bike. I tell you, though ... much past about 150 and I get what fairings are for, now.

Did we have many ducati beaters on the day?

Dave

In the bears class, it was my gorgeous girl on her 03 rsv1000 with the fastest flying quatrer, at 270kph.

Imagine what she could have done if she was a blow hard on a 1098. Not you Chrisy, the tool knows who he is. To add to his character though, he did help with the flat tyre on the back of the Aprilia, bet he wishes he didn't now:stupid:

[Str8 Jacket]

and here is a shaky and low res video of Str8 Jacket going 198.6kph


Cheers matey! I had an absolutely fantastic day! The FZR is a completely different bike and it looks sooooooo pretty!! My fastest time of the day was 199.51 which is only a tiny bit away from my goal of 200 so I am more than stoked!

Thanks to all those that organised, helped and abused people over the loud speaker. You guy's rock! :banana:

[jrandom]

Can't wait to have the WBP bike there for November :D

I am so fookin there on the Snail.

I'm guessing 265.

What did J Lo manage in top?

[merv]

OMG, I am completely farked. But I have a certificate here saying 215.86Km/hr which seems OK for a naked bike. I tell you, though ... much past about 150 and I get what fairings are for, now.


Brilliant - not bad for a naked 600.


My fastest time of the day was 199.51 which is only a tiny bit away from my goal of 200 so I am more than stoked!


You too, that's fabulous - good on ya.

[Lissa]

What a brilliant day. I hope the rain held off until you welly types got home. Awesome organising deano and co. Well done hels, you looked like you were having a blast, that Paul's a gem! :niceone:

[Str8 Jacket]

Well done hels, you looked like you were having a blast, that Paul's a gem! :niceone:

Man I you HAVE to have a go next time. It is so much fun. My cheeks hurt from smiling so much! :D
Paul and Vicki are an awesome couple! Thankyou so much Paul for a chance to ride the FZR in the sprints. The work you have done is amazing, as I say it is a completely dofferent bike and you have really made it look great. Thanks for picking me from town and dropping me off again, for sticking around all day and for paying for me to have such a blast! Hope you dont mind if I call ya Dad from now on! :niceone:

[Her_C4]

In the bears class, it was my gorgeous girl on her 03 rsv1000 with the fastest flying quatrer, at 270kph.

Imagine what she could have done if she was a blow hard on a 1098. Not you Chrisy, the tool knows who he is. To add to his character though, he did help with the flat tyre on the back of the Aprilia, bet he wishes he didn't now:stupid:

Ha ha ha - don't be a wanker Drew :bleh: Matt got the fastest standing start and he was pretty chuffed with that AND he is such a damned neat guy that he would help out regardless of the circumstances... :laugh:

Not to detract from V who got the fastest time at OVER 270kph in the BEARs class... FANtastic... cheers Doll - great to see you out there doin' it for the chicks :laugh::niceone:

Well done to everyone - great day all around I'd say :msn-wink: (bloody glad I didn't have to ride home in that shit weather though I have to say!!!)

[skelstar]

...the tool knows who he is.
The tool also turned down taking home some of the hard earned sponsorship/prizes that he won...

[Paul in NZ]

Hope you dont mind if I call ya Dad from now on! :niceone:

Erm - steady on Hels.... I'd settle of eccentric uncle...

Vicki and I were stoked you both went so well and yeah - it sounded in fine fettle as you flew past. You did a grand job on the wee beasty...

Good day out people, dunno why more folks don't give it a go, well organised fun and you can go REALLY fast without fear of a ticket...

Cheers

Paul N

[Paul in NZ]

Well done to everyone - great day all around I'd say :msn-wink: (bloody glad I didn't have to ride home in that shit weather though I have to say!!!)

Your not kidding... At the Haywards turn off it was raining so damn hard I was seriously considering building an ark... Hels rocks up beside me an being an incurable optomist says 'yeah but it's not windy aye!' 2 seconds later hurricane bella descends on us.. argh! NEVER mock the weather gods...

[RantyDave]

I hope the rain held off until you welly types got home.
A big fat "nope" I'm afraid. It started drizzling as we got towards the takas, was raining properly by the time I started tip-toe'ing down (wuss in the wet), and absolutely pissed it down for the m'way up till just past Petone. I had the pleasure of tipping water out of my gloves at the traffic lights and arrived home with a significant "wet rat" air about me.

A bath and gin&tonic or two later and the world looks just peachy again :)

Dave

[RantyDave]

Vicki and I were stoked you both went so well and yeah - it sounded in fine fettle as you flew past.
Heh. The first time she left from the "top" for a flying quarter it became apparent that taking it easy on the ol'FZR was not on today's agenda. Nice!

I think it can be counted as a moral 200k. And it sounded beautiful. Some lucky camper somewhere is going to pick up a bargain of a 400.

Dave

[flame]

It is so much fun. My cheeks hurt from smiling so much! :D

Well done Hel's! was blardy awesome to see you with a smile a mile wide all day:banana: Paul has done a great job with the bike, it looks and goes awesome!




Well done to everyone - great day all around I'd say :msn-wink: (bloody glad I didn't have to ride home in that shit weather though I have to say!!!)
I reckon, dam lucky with the weather, the Hill was ugggggggly on the way back. I was totally glad we took the van.
Big thanks to the Deano and all the organizers once again for a great day, and the chance to see what our bikes are caperble of. Stoked that I got the speeds that the manufacturers state my bike can do:yeah:

That 1098 sounded AWESOME! well done that dude on his Standing 1/4's! and big thanks to him and all the others that contributed in sorting out my flat tyre:niceone:(sorry I don't know your names). Was great to be able to finish the day.

[koba]

Sounds like a goddun for all. Can't wait to have the WBP bike there for November :D

Your mission: 300+

[Paul in NZ]

That 1098 sounded AWESOME! well done that dude on the Standing 1/4's! and big thanks to him and all the others that contributed in sorting out my flat tyre:niceone:(sorry I don't know your names). Was great to be able to finish the day.

I dunno - Your bike sounded kinda hot as well you know...

Speaking of noise...That chap with the Sreaming Eagle V Rod (apart from being an utter knob and doing a barely controlled burnout in front of the hall in the midst of pedestrians etc and causing the Clerk of the Corse to get pretty grumpy) ..... FARK that thing was mind numbingly LOUD...... And that was just in the looks department - it was positively deafening when the engine was running... You didn't so much hear it and feel it liquifing your insides...

I suppose while we may not all 'like' HD's etc - good on those of them that turned up and had a go. That HD night Train did an early run and sounded awesome .... The high level of HD participation was to be applauded really...

Anyway - the gauntlets been laid out to the classic club lads as well.. Novembers club ride will be to the sprints and i hope to encourage some of em to have a go.. Hmm I wonder how fast a BSA B31 goes????? (not very I suspect)

[koba]

Cheers all involved for an awesome day out!

It was really really great to see a few harleys out there!
I was actually quite surprised especially at the older pushrod EVO 1200, 198 i think? thats farkin quick.
November should be even better, especially if ya all cowprod ya mates into parting with the entry fee for a legal cane, its cheaper than a speeding ticket and if you win a pize it pays for itself :banana:

More bikes, more variety should mean even more fun!

maybe the rg150 next time? Im keen to see how far out THAT speedo is, it sure seems like its miles out on the motorway...

[koba]

Im working on coaxing out some old buggers on beezers...

[RantyDave]

I suppose while we may not all 'like' HD's etc - good on those of them that turned up and had a go.
Speaking of which: does anyone know when the full results are out? Online?

Dave

[skelstar]

I'll be posting the results online pretty much when I recieve them. I'll post a link in this thread when they are available.

[RantyDave]

Hey, I put a blog post up regarding my trouser browning exploits on Sunday.

http://www.zedkep.com/blog/index.php?/archives/79-215.9Kmhr.html

In case anyone's interested.

Dave

[riffer]

That's a great read Dave. I really felt like I was on the bike there. :clap:

[Drew]

I concur. Bloody well writtewn there Dave.

Cheers for the tot by the way, not at all nessesary, but most appreciated.

[koba]

In case anyone's interested.

Dave

Very interesting!
Thats awesome, glad I had a full fairing on mine :)

Still didn't go as fast but the ripping of head from neck feeling as I put my head up after I crossed the line at 200 was certainly interesting, must of been like that for most of the run on your bike! :headbang:

[White trash]

Your mission: 300+
300's been done mate. We'll be aiming for the three teens plus given the right conditions.

[koba]

NICE!
:banana:

Can't wait to see that shit, its amazing when you are standing there hearing the wind befor the bike!

[robertydog]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unbMck2TWLA

Put those speakers up for a good sounding R1


Just want to thank the organisers for the great day. It was a blast. :banana:I havent done any thing like this for many years.

Well done to all the riders who turned up and gave it there best. There was some hairy stuff with that wind at times and im glad i bought another pair of undies

[Drew]

Who was the loud mouth MC eh??? Always sounds funny when ya hear yourself on tape:Oops:

[Str8 Jacket]

Well done to all the riders who turned up and gave it there best. There was some hairy stuff with that wind at times and im glad i bought another pair of undies

Fuck yeah that wind was insane! I was lucky enough to only be caught once in my first flying by a gust but it was also my slowest time too....

[quallman1234]

Cheers matey! I had an absolutely fantastic day! The FZR is a completely different bike and it looks sooooooo pretty!! My fastest time of the day was 199.51 which is only a tiny bit away from my goal of 200 so I am more than stoked!

Thanks to all those that organised, helped and abused people over the loud speaker. You guy's rock! :banana:

Great job! :clap: *bling*
I bet your Craving! a 'real' bike right now after doing the sprints and riding up to manfield.
:dodge:

[Str8 Jacket]

Great job! :clap: *bling*
I bet your carving a 'real' bike right now after doing the sprints and riding up to manfield.
:dodge:

Well if I carved one Id probably finish it before I can afford another bike, lol!

Cheers dude! I had fun. Malcolm did just over 205 on his VFR, there was another 400 that did a 198 so that was an awesome job...
Might have an RG or KR before the next sprints be keen to take that out. Be keen to try for a 170 on that.

[quallman1234]

Well if I carved one Id probably finish it before I can afford another bike, lol!

Cheers dude! I had fun. Malcolm did just over 205 on his VFR, there was another 400 that did a 198 so that was an awesome job...
Might have an RG or KR before the next sprints be keen to take that out. Be keen to try for a 170 on that.

Hehe! :laugh::stupid::eek::Police:

Woop! Go the RG. Just make sure you get a newer KR if you get one :woohoo::soon:

[robertydog]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NVLU68969o

A nuda 1

[skelstar]

Go Vicki! (1st bike)... see you 'negotiating' with Gary ;)

I'm sure you can hear Darkman yelp! when that Busa heads straight towards him :yes:

[Steam]

Put those speakers up for a good sounding R1


Last year they had a couple of R1's with the mufflers off, and a brutal BMW too.
It sounded INSANE.
But they didn't allow it this year.
Does anyone know why?

[Darkman]

Here you go Mel..a pic just because you asked so nicely!rest to come soon.

[Lissa]

Here you go Mel..a pic just because you asked so nicely!rest to come soon.

Hehehe oh great.. nice pic of me with a fag in my mouth! And to think I was going to cook you and Skel a roast if you put the photos up!!! :p

I have to say I like Drew's Mcing especially when he called the Harley Riders ugly and then told everyone not to look at V's arse!!!! Although he really didnt give the honda riders as much stick as he did last time he mced.

[skelstar]

And to think I was going to cook you and Skel a roast if you put the photos up!!! :p

Ummm...the ironing is piling up too...

<img src="http://home.millsaps.edu/mcelvrs/woman_ironing.jpg">

[koba]

Although he really didnt give the honda riders as much stick as he did last time he mced.


Should have, all hondas should be burnt.













Oh wait I cant really say that anymore :(
And no this doesn't mean I'm gay it was just there for the right price and I needed a bike real bad and and...

[koba]

Last year they had a couple of R1's with the mufflers off, and a brutal BMW too.
It sounded INSANE.
But they didn't allow it this year.
Does anyone know why?

The guy on the beemer was made to put the muffler back on after a couple of runs last year aswell.

Did sound good tho didn't it!

[Deano]

Last year they had a couple of R1's with the mufflers off, and a brutal BMW too.
It sounded INSANE.But they didn't allow it this year.
Does anyone know why?

That's why. We are lucky the locals are gracious enough to put up with us. Obnoxiously loud exhausts is pushing our luck a little too far.

A big thanks to all the competitors for entering, and marshals, helpers and everyone who assisted on the day.

It was great to see the Central Districts guys there - they really packed out the numbers and gave Drew something to focus on while announcing.

We do need more helpers for November as we would like to have a person stationed at every driveway on Dalefield Road.

To anyone who didn't go because the weather looked iffy - the Sunny Wairarapa has a habit of coming through for us - don't go by the weather on the West side of the hills !!

See you on November 25th.

[Drew]

Ummm...the ironing is piling up too...



You're so not gonna get any next time you see her:cold:

[Lissa]

You're so not gonna get any next time you see her:cold:Yep.. no ironing for him - EVER!

[Drew]

Yep.. no ironing for him - EVER!

Not quite what I meant.

[Deano]

*BUMP*

The last sprints went really well, but we do need more helpers to marshal, sizzle sausages and also sign in riders.

Even if it's for half a day, we appreciate all the help we can get.

Please PM me if you are able to help out on 25th November.

[Deano]

Can anyone offer their assistance for the 25th ?

We would like to compile a list of helpers.....need names....please ?

There might be a free drink and sausage this time ?

[Str8 Jacket]

Im happy to help as i'll be there but not entering..... I like sausage....

[koba]

Hopefully I will be there to set the record straight on how far out those RG150 speedos are but if i'm not quite up to entering due to effects from the 40th I'm going to the night before I am more than happy to sit infront of a BBQ or help elswhere.

[cowboyz]

after my marshalling effort at frostys trackday I am keen to help out with more of these events. It is a great way to spend the day second to riding. Unfortunately timing isnt going to work for me on the 25th but if anyone is out there thinking about it I highly recommend sticking your hand up.

[Deano]

Wicked, so far I have:

Jim2
Quallman
Janno
Str8 Jacket
Koba
Limbimtimwim
Skelstar - possibly ? AM only.
Melissa
Mrs Kendog
Flame

We definitely need a few more people please. Competitors - do you have a friend or partner that could help out for half a day ?

[skelstar]

...Skelstar...
*cough* did I vol?

Any chance I can the arvo off Boss? :)

[Trudes]

Put me down to do something Deano.

[Str8 Jacket]

Put me down to do something Deano.

Hmmm, that means ANYTHING Deano..... :)

[Trudes]

Hmmm, that means ANYTHING Deano..... :)

Umm, just what have I volunteered for?:eek5:
I'm good a giving the odd sausage a good grilling! :lol:

[Deano]

I have amended the list for you bro.

[RantyDave]

Yeah, OK. I got to sprint last time, I'll help out this time. Will PM email, phone number etc.

Dave

[James Deuce]

Booked that day off too.

However I am not going to go as far as to profess my love for Sausage in public, like that Str8jacket person has.

[Paul in NZ]

Booked that day off too.

However I am not going to go as far as to profess my love for Sausage in public, like that Str8jacket person has.


Capitalising sausage is a bit of a give away though...

[Deano]

Capitalising sausage is a bit of a give away though...

Tee hee, Jim got owned, or is it pawned ?!

[skelstar]

Tee hee, Jim got owned, or is it pawned ?!
You lost all your cred when you went 'tee hee' Dean.

Don't worry bro, I think you're "cool".

[Trudes]

Seems my hubby has made plans for me that morning, so maybe I could take Skel's avo position. We should be there by about 10 or 11, he's going to bring his camera too, so maybe someone could point him to a good place to set himself up to take some shots.

[James Deuce]

I knew saying "Sausage" on a bike forum would get me into trouble!

[skelstar]

...I could take Skel's avo position...
Hmm... about 3 weeks of yoga and you might be able to!

[Kendog]

Hmm... about 3 weeks of yoga and you might be able to!

I see a dangerous path ahead for this conversation :whistle:

[skelstar]

...yoga...

I see a dangerous path...
Oh yeah, you'll have to sign a waiver.

[The Tazman]

I'll be there again Deano to do the time's etc. Can we do the signing in inside the hall so I have power? Also if you can sort out a printer and blank A5 cards for the certificates I can start them printing before everyone's back from their last run!!!! Just need to sort out if the secretary's signature is hand done or do they have a stamp?

Have also set it up so if you sit MC Drew next to where we do the timing he won't have to keep flicking through all the signing in sheets to find the details of who's coming down as it'll all be on my screen as soon as they tell us the number of the bike. This will give him more time to use that wit of his. (not so sure that's a good thing but hey I'm just trying to make lives easier)

All the reports have been fixed up as well so hopefully things will be allot quicker and easier for you this time matey.

Will touch base with you this week to get your input on anything else I can do to make things easier for you.

Taz

[Deano]

You lost all your cred when you went 'tee hee' Dean.

Don't worry bro, I think you're "cool".

Do you mind not using my REAL name on a public forum please....:shutup:


I'll be there again Deano to do the time's etc. Can we do the signing in inside the hall so I have power? Also if you can sort out a printer and blank A5 cards for the certificates I can start them printing before everyone's back from their last run!!!! Just need to sort out if the secretary's signature is hand done or do they have a stamp?

Have also set it up so if you sit MC Drew next to where we do the timing he won't have to keep flicking through all the signing in sheets to find the details of who's coming down as it'll all be on my screen as soon as they tell us the number of the bike. This will give him more time to use that wit of his. (not so sure that's a good thing but hey I'm just trying to make lives easier)

All the reports have been fixed up as well so hopefully things will be allot quicker and easier for you this time matey.

Will touch base with you this week to get your input on anything else I can do to make things easier for you.

Taz

Sounds great Tazman,

I will forward this onto the secretary for consideration. I'm sure it's all do-able.

[flame]

Im not entering this time Deano, unless someone offers me their MV or 1098 to break my PB:innocent: lol

So I can help with the BBQ/marshalling or something for ya's.

[Trudes]

Seems my hubby has made plans for me that morning, so maybe I could take Skel's avo position.

Seems we had our days confused, Sunday, we can be there whenever you need me Deano, just let me know what time and where to go.

[Deano]

Awesome stuff guys and gals.

For the early birds, can you please be on site at 8.00am. The not so early birds....., well, if you can get there as soon as you can.

Come see me or the hairy guy when you arrive and we will allocate you a job. We will try and rotate people at lunchtime also.

[quallman1234]

Was booked for buckets on the 25th but since i didnt help out last time ill come and help this time. So just telling ya im still helping out :). (Only got a week after buckets till the next bucket meeting anyway so no biggy!) See you there :).

[koba]

On taupo the RG150 sees 180 on the clock down the main straight.
any guesses on how fast it really goes?? Im really keen to find out because the rg's are legendary for their optimistic speedos.
Is it faster or slower than a 250 twin is the other question....:banana:

Just thinking out loud here really...

[Lissa]

Will be there DEANO to help out with whatever... maybe the signing in??

Edit/ Didnt realise you already had my name down.. and Dina rang me as well. :niceone:

[James Deuce]

You could stand round smoking a fag.

[Str8 Jacket]

Will be there DEANO to help out with whatever... maybe the signing in??


You could stand round smoking a fag.

Great idea Jim! I'll be there @ 8 with Mel to stand round smoking Gay people..... :D

[Str8 Jacket]

But seriously Deano, I can be there at 8. Apparently I will be staying somewhere in the Wairarapa the night before anyway and I can always limit my alcohol intake to ensure I get up on time. That way I can drag Malcolm along to help out at the beginning to. As long as I get sausage.....

[James Deuce]

Sausage eh?

I'll be staying over there too.

Where do we meet up? Dalefield School?

[Str8 Jacket]

Where do we meet up? Dalefield School?

Behind the bike sheds......

[skelstar]

Careful Jim....
<img src="http://shadowmage.plinkomedia.com/images/Admiral-Ackbar-trap.jpg">

Always a goodie :)

[James Deuce]

"That's no small moon!"

[Deano]

you guys crack me up no end.

Behind the bike sheds at Dalefield School at 8.00am will be primo. Just don't get caught eh ?

[Str8 Jacket]

you guys crack me up no end.

Behind the bike sheds at Dalefield School at 8.00am will be primo. Just don't get caught eh ?

Sweet as, but if we do?.... :spanking:

[Brett]

Is it too late to register for this event guys?

[skelstar]

Sweet-as, turn up on the day and sign up!... be good to have more out-of towners.

[Deano]

Is it too late to register for this event guys?

If you're trekking down from Ork, let me know and I will hook you up with a tour of the local roads.

[Kendog]

Seems we had our days confused, Sunday, we can be there whenever you need me Deano, just let me know what time and where to go.


Awesome stuff guys and gals.

For the early birds, can you please be on site at 8.00am. The not so early birds....., well, if you can get there as soon as you can.

Come see me or the hairy guy when you arrive and we will allocate you a job. We will try and rotate people at lunchtime also.

We can do the morning, but I am on a plane that afternoon so need to leave about lunch time.

[Brett]

If you're trekking down from Ork, let me know and I will hook you up with a tour of the local roads.

Mate that would kick arse. Will see how it goes...might be a bit touch and go as to whether I make it at this stage...am keen as though.

Cheers for now

Brett

[The Tazman]

Hi Guys and Girls

Please check out this link if you are going to enter.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=61595

Thanks

Taz

[DingoZ]

Hey for those that are riding over to be there by 8.00am, any chance of me tagging on the back of the group, (l-plate rider) as I am volunteering to be one of the helpers for the event..

If so, where to meet and at what time. (Live in Lower Hutt)

Cheers

Andrew

Celly 021 0659671

XXXX update - looks like a time has been mentioned of 6:30 at Rimutex - for people wanting a cruisy ride over XXXXX

[Trudes]

We're going over early too











but in the cage..... ewww

[DingoZ]

We're going over early too











but in the cage..... ewww

:Oops: - But you have a good enough reason for needing to take the cage... Bit hard to fit all the going away luggage for plane trip.... Plus means less hassle getting to flights on time..:sweatdrop:....Is forgivable...:)

[Trudes]

And we'll only have one bike, I won't pillion any more, unless it can't be avoided.

[RantyDave]

And we'll only have one bike, I won't pillion any more.
Oh, doing the sprints with a pillion. Now that would be something. Maybe we can talk (say) ceebee13 into giving it a go...

Dave

[Trudes]

Oh, doing the sprints with a pillion. Now that would be something. Maybe we can talk (say) ceebee13 into giving it a go...

Dave

hahha, now that would be entertaining!!!!

[Deano]

Weather is looking great.

See you there.

[Zuki Bandit]

Beautiful day with beautiful bikes.:2thumbsup

Thought I would post some photos of the what was an awesome day. Sorry bout the b-grade photography.

[Zuki Bandit]

...and a bit more of the bike perving:rolleyes:

[Zuki Bandit]

Last lot!!!

And thanks to the organizes for a great day!!!

[skelstar]

What a stunnning day! ... mate it was hot! Bloody good show to the marshals I reckon. I was a bit too crook to help today but I know that its tiring work out there, and would have been super taxing today in the heat.

A master-stroke getting those chicks on the BBQ. Everyone was repeatedly propositioned with sausages (not capital 'S' Jim2), and they sold out of the cliffhanger DVDs apparently. Theres no porn on those disks boys, the girls were only joking ;)

Good on ya once again Cliffhanger team and Deano :niceone:.

[White trash]

Who went fast then?

[skelstar]

Everyone.

Think fastest was a Busa (302?), we were using the '1 mississippi 2 mississippi...' timing method.

[DingoZ]

What a stunnning day! ... mate it was hot!

Good on ya once again Cliffhanger team and Deano :niceone:.

..Absolutely awesome day. Lot of nice bikes to drool over. And some very talented riders...

Up close and personal (from a marshall's) point of view (and being a newbie to bikes). To just how fast some bikes can really go. Credit to all the riders for staying upright......:cool:

Got a few short little clips as the bikes were breaking sound barrier past me. Will edit them together and post em up shortly...Thats if there is anything to see, shutter speed might not go that fast..

Thanks once again to the organisers, and to the crew that made a newbie feel welcome before things got started ( Trying to hide from the sun, in the shadow of the pole ---- :)

Andrew

ps ( Thanks Kyle for the ride and shadow for my first time over the hill...Muchly appreciated )

[RantyDave]

So, since marshalling in my case involved standing at the end of a thing that nobody was going to come out of and making sure that nobody came out of it, I thought I would try my hand at taking pictures of my fellow nutcases at speed.

But there's a problem, right? A bike at 250km/hr travels approximately bugger all distance over 1/1000th of a second and therefore looks, in photographs, like you're pootling around the rapa on a sunny afternoon on a ride with your mother in law. Hardly the look we're after. So I had a go at dropping the shutter speed down as low as it would go without overexposing chronically (F8 and 1/250th was as much as I could get) and then firing off a burst of shots as the bikes come past - because by the time you make the decision to press the button, it's a good hundred metres further down the road.

The results were ........ crap. For the most part they look like blurry pictures of pootling round the rapa. However, some experiments with widening the arc on the shot helped a bit and gave rise to the two pictures attached. PM me if you want high res's. I've got a couple of video clips I'll youtube up and post on the thread too.

Oh well, was worth a go.

Dave

[RantyDave]

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Again, if anyone wants these in (marginally) higher quality I can do. They're surprisingly small - a shade over a meg so they can be emailed over.

Does anyone want to post the results this time? Please?

Dave

[Deano]

Hey Dave,

thanks to you and all the other marshals that and helpers that helped out today - it sure was blardy hot.

Jim2, Ranty Dave,The Yoshie, DingoZ (sorry did we get to meet at all ), the young fella on the RG (bit worried the locals had abducted you for a while - key duelling bajo's), Lissa with signing in and sizzling sausages on the BBQ with Flame, Str8 Jacket and special guest Marco Melandri.......Oh hang on, that was Vaseline Warrior.

Limbimtimwim and I absolutely cooked at the top, but it sure sounded great...music even.

The results will be posted on www.cliffhanger.org.nz over the next few days but unless you give me specific rider's you want results for - here are the top 3 for standing and flying.

Standing 1/4

Shaun Wilkin 2007 CBR1000RR 10.49s

Troy Foster 2001 GSXR1000 10.71s

Bruce McKenzie 2000 R1 10.73s


Flying 1/4

Malcolm Breadmore 2006 GSXR1300 4.79s 302.00 kph

Tony Sampson 2007 GSXR1000 4.84s 299.18 kph

Troy Foster 2001 GSXR1000 5.12s 282.68 kph


p.s. - there is no porn on the dvd's (other than bike porn)

[The Tazman]

Hi Guys and Girls

Well what a fanTAZtic day. I hope you all enjoyed it.

I hope this works I have attached a couple of documents that show the fastest times for each rider for the flying and the standing. They are in order of fastest to slowest. Don't forget to take into account the bike they're on for anyone just looking.

I would like to say a BIG Thank you to my Friend and Boss Steven at KITTY O'SHEA'S for all his time and effort that he's put into writing and building the program I was using today. There are a few tweaks that need doing but as some of you saw I was able to give you instant information. We plan to make it so (if you give us a legible email address) that we'll be able to send you all a report of your runs. I hope we'll be able to get this up and running for the next one and the Hill Climb.

So if your in Town at all don't forget to pop into Kitty's and say hi and maybe sample a beer, meal or both.

I'd also like to say a Big Thank you to Malcome Nabbs for his help at the beginning of the day in helping me input all your information and working out some of your hand writing!!

A big Thank you to Deano, Dina and Gary for all their organizing and work behind the scenes to make these events happen. And last but by no means least All the helpers and the Marshals that give up their time so we can all have a fun safe day.

Hope you all had fun and look forward to seeing any of you that can make it to the next one.

Taz
(In the shorts, T-Shirt, Boots and Mo!!! :D )

[Str8 Jacket]

p.s. - there is no porn on the dvd's (other than bike porn)

Oi! You wanted them sold didnt ya!.....

Was a great day and Flames sausage crew had loads of fun! :D

Fucken hot though!!

[quallman1234]

T'was a great day nice and hot.

Had a good ride over following Andrew over for his first time over the hill - He was very smooth and no worries at all.

I was the young fulla on the RG deano.

Cheers for everyone who organized it :).

[madmal64]

I will have to give Mr Sampson a hard time when I see him later this week.
His name has been on the top of this list for a while now and its nice to see a new name at the top! Malcolm even!
Great effort you lot of orgainisers and helpers. Long may it continue

[Sparky Bills]

The top standing was only 10.49?
Go the Honda!

[Deano]

T'was a great day nice and hot.

Had a good ride over following Andrew over for his first time over the hill - He was very smooth and no worries at all.

I was the young fulla on the RG deano.

Cheers for everyone who organized it :).

Ah - it all becomes clear.

Honestly, there is so much running through my head on these days that names elude me.

Thanks heaps to Kyle, Tazman and the boss at Kitty Oshea's as well.

I will thank all the sponsors soon as well....

but needless to say, EVERY ENTRANT WHO STAYED TILL THE END RECEIVED A PRIZE,

so big ups to all our sponsors !!

[Deano]

The top standing was only 10.49?
Go the Honda!

It's all good until you look at the flying results.......

[Fatjim]

That 12.2 sec standing 1/4 for the vtr250 is pretty respectable!

[Deano]

That 12.2 sec standing 1/4 for the vtr250 is pretty respectable!

It was a baby blue bottle !!

12.2 is very quick really - what is factory data ?

[Lissa]

Beautiful day with beautiful bikes.:2thumbsup

Hey you should have come over and said hello. I hope you brought a DVD, Hat, Sausage and drinks from us!!! :)



Oi! You wanted them sold didnt ya!.....

Was a great day and Flames sausage crew had loads of fun!

Fucken hot though!!Was friggin hot, but loads of laughs, esp at you hels!

Was great to see so many people helping out or racing. Good on you for organising it Deano and Co!!

[James Deuce]

I had a ball and it was a privilege to actually do something useful Deano :) See you next year.

Best moment of the day goes to Hels.

A preppy couple walking hand in hand, looking like extras from "The OC". Chicky babe is wearing a brown mini-dress, obviously expensive given its flowing lines. Lad has $300 sunglasses and a pink polo shirt on. Chicky babe has long knee bandage on which diverts attention away from an obvious problem.

Obvious problem is soon highlighted when Hels yells out, "Hey that chick's got her dress stuck up her arse!"

Volume knob was on 11. Chicky babe does herself proud by staring at Hels whilst pulling mini-dress out of undies, and not missing a graceful step. Dude in pink t-shirt misses the exchange entirely.

I fall off my chair and flame takes about 30 secs to be able to talk in between gasps.

[jimbo600]

I didn't take too many because it was too hot and I preferred a beer.

There's Flame waiting at the logical place for Drew "the Drew" Drew

[jimbo600]

some more of the shenanigans

[Deano]

Is that Chopper Read in the Hi Vis vest or just some other double hard dude ?

[James Deuce]

Second best moment of the day: The look on Skelstar's face when Drew turns up on the Hornet and Skel realises that the Hornet is going to be the stunt bitch.

[jimbo600]

And one more, then I went to the pub for a creamy beer.

Well done to Deano and all the organisers and Marshals for a primo day. Thanks to the Wairarapa locals for putting up with us lot too.

[jimbo600]

Is that Chopper Read in the Hi Vis vest or just some other double hard dude ?

I think its local porn legend Randy Fantana

[skelstar]

Is that Chopper Read in the Hi Vis vest or just some other double hard dude ?

We decided it was "Chopper Lite"...

[Str8 Jacket]

Best moment of the day goes to Hels.....


Man I really am a bitch! :wari:

[Mooch]

Oi! You wanted them sold didnt ya!.....

Was a great day and Flames sausage crew had loads of fun! :D

Fucken hot though!!


I think "Quote of the Day" from a nameless lady person in the cooking crew was "in a big voice"

HEY LADY ....... YOUR DRESS IS UP UP YOUR ARSE

Very helpful eh !

The rest of us turned about to see what was going on ... :innocent:

Another great Sprint event (and the largest) , thanks all. Mooch

[robertydog]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX0vi3m_Q5w

Had a blast. Was another good day.
Thanks to everone that organised this event. Well worth the chance to wind the bikes out.
Got a bit on video but some of the quality was not so good. I think the sun got to the camera.

[Trudes]

That's a cool vid Robertydog!!!
Was definitely a scorcher, glad we had the gateway with tree coverage to look after for the morning.
Nice Photos Jimbo!!!
Sorry we had to shoot off, bloody work bollocks, Nige has a few pics too, but I'll let him post them when he gets back.
Good stuff everyone, very entertaining!:rockon:

[flame]

Obvious problem is soon highlighted when Hels yells out, "Hey that chick's got her dress stuck up her arse!"

Volume knob was on 11. Chicky babe does herself proud by staring at Hels whilst pulling mini-dress out of undies, and not missing a graceful step. Dude in pink t-shirt misses the exchange entirely.

I fall off my chair and flame takes about 30 secs to be able to talk in between gasps. Hels sure makes any sausage sizzle entertaining lol. Not sure how we managed to sell all them DVD's though :msn-wink:


some more of the shenanigans

Wicked pics there Jimbo, makes the hornet look staunch even! must be the special lighting:niceone:
Anyhoo Drew.....awesome entertainment babe, You make it look so easy!! Im taking the Hoenet out for a practice now... while your at work:D

Another great day, Well done Deano and co. And hope all of you entered had a great time :)

Heres some more pics with thanks to Darkman

[koba]

Hey guys, Once again cheers to all the organisers and marshals, etc, cant have been easy in such heat!

Twas an awesome turnout! I saw a bike there with a 40 sticker on it, was that about how many there were??

very impressive to see so many cool bikes and once again we got treated with a bit of variety, esp interested to see the ZX7r and that old stripped down GSX750 or whatever it was, pity it wasn't taller in the gears as he was on redline of the 5speed box pretty early in the piece!

My effort came just short of a REAL ton on the rg150, at 160 kph (161 point somthing is a REAL ton) but I was plenty happy with that especially as I know It would have crept on some more speed with higher gearing, as it was tapped well before the timed section without even creeping slightly.

My stainging was a 15.3 which I was stoked with, although again I know the bike has more in it......

Big ups to the guy on the VTR250 aswell, dunno if the standing time is right but he was out there on his first bike and lovin it! :clap:

[Darkman]

more pics from the sprints

[Darkman]

and some more.............

[James Deuce]

I noticed a really interesting phenomenon yesterday. Most of the carbed bikes ran horribly in the morning runs, farting and missing slightly at the top end. They were visibly faster in the afternoon. Might be worth remembering for if we have a day like yesterday in the future.

[merv]

Man I really am a bitch! :wari:

Nah in that one it sounded like you were total class :jerry:

[Zuki Bandit]

Hey you should have come over and said hello. I hope you brought a DVD, Hat, Sausage and drinks from us!!! :)


Was friggin hot, but loads of laughs, esp at you hels!

Was great to see so many people helping out or racing. Good on you for organising it Deano and Co!!
I was lookin out for u mate, I'm sure I saw you riding in as I was driving out. I had to take the stinkin cage!!!

[robertydog]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7inwHXE-8I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDU-lBNhpm4

[The Tazman]

...and a bit more of the bike perving:rolleyes:

Nice to see my bike got in the pics even though it was sitting there all day hoping to get a run!! It got a good blast over the Tukkas and back though so all good.

Hope you have all noticed in my previous post I've put everyone's best time's up in an Excel format as I thought everyone should be able to download them.

[Mooch]

Looking at the carpark pics I see a few Ducati's parked up .....What's the story here ?

Should've been out having a go. :banana:

Next time people

[skelstar]

...cause the owners saw a 4 year old Aprilia clean up a 1098S last time?

hee hee :devil2:

[merv]

...cause the owners saw a 4 year old Aprilia clean up a 1098S last time?

hee hee :devil2:

What sort of bike are you riding these days? :lol:

[skelstar]

One that doesn't cost >$30,000?

[flame]

What sort of bike are you riding these days? :lol:


He's riding a VERY cool one, famous even! bwa haha haaaaa :2thumbsup

[merv]

He's riding a VERY cool one, famous even! bwa haha haaaaa :2thumbsup

Yeah I was just being tongue-in-cheek to his red devil.

You see even I was riding with two Aprilias on Sunday while you were at the sprints http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=61749.

[James Deuce]

I did the best I could with the tools to hand.

At the very least you can see what a fantastic day it was.

The R1 is Robertydog and when I snapped him he was doing 236 km/hr, as corroborated by his video.

The dude on the RG150 gave a very good lesson in how to disappear into your fairing.

Crazylittleshit showed some superb form as well and he is REALLY tucked in. He is one big fella and he managed to disappear into the 636 really well.

Mooch is the Yellow 748. Best sounding bike of the day and I got a rather good video of him which I shall chuck on You tube and post up after tea.

The Black and Silver CBR600 has my sidepanels on it. The silver bits to be precise. That means I kinda entered.

Marshalling is the BEST way to get a good spot.

[Str8 Jacket]

The dude on the RG150 gave a very good lesson in how to disappear into your fairing.


Doesnt he look hot?!...... I mean hotter than the rest of them on the day..... :cool:

[James Deuce]

Hot like Malcolm in the middle.

[James Deuce]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tatEDBEytnY

[James Deuce]

A nice close up of Mooch's 748

[Drew]

A nice close up of Mooch's 748
You shaggin him or summit???

[Mooch]

Jim was kind enough to store my bike for a year, he even cleaned it ( to the level of his bikes) when I returned, I was saying to him on the weekend that it was the first time it's been cleaned it since early 2006. I think in a strange kind of way he's still attached to it.:shit:

[Str8 Jacket]

I think in a strange kind of way he's still attached to it.:shit:

Do you find it very strange to ride with Jim attached to your bike?.....

[koba]

Doesnt he look hot?!...... I mean hotter than the rest of them on the day..... :cool:

You shaggin him or summit???

[Str8 Jacket]

You shaggin him or summit???

Only if he's lucky.

[skelstar]

I've pulled finger and updated the www.cliffhanger.org.nz site with the sprint times.

Special mention to Gary Povey for making this job a SHIT load easier for me. Thanks dude (and to your boss).

[Drew]

Only if he's lucky.

That's entirely perspective!!! One could argue that to be unlucky:dodge:

[Kendog]

So, since marshalling in my case involved standing at the end of a thing that nobody was going to come out of and making sure that nobody came out of it, I thought I would try my hand at taking pictures of my fellow nutcases at speed.

But there's a problem, right? A bike at 250km/hr travels approximately bugger all distance over 1/1000th of a second and therefore looks, in photographs, like you're pootling around the rapa on a sunny afternoon on a ride with your mother in law. Hardly the look we're after. So I had a go at dropping the shutter speed down as low as it would go without overexposing chronically (F8 and 1/250th was as much as I could get) and then firing off a burst of shots as the bikes come past - because by the time you make the decision to press the button, it's a good hundred metres further down the road.

The results were ........ crap. For the most part they look like blurry pictures of pootling round the rapa. However, some experiments with widening the arc on the shot helped a bit and gave rise to the two pictures attached. PM me if you want high res's. I've got a couple of video clips I'll youtube up and post on the thread too.

Oh well, was worth a go.

Dave

I also had a go at taking some pics. I didn't realise how hard it would be creating a sense of motion on a bike moving that fast standing that close.

Here are some of my better efforts from the morning.

[Kendog]

It was a really hot day, the marshals did it tough out there :sleep:

[Trudes]

It was a really hot day, the marshals did it tough out there :sleep:

I thought I told you not to post that pic!!! In my defence, it was a hot day and this was during a period of waiting while the timing thingimybobs got sorted. Arse!

[Ronin]

You could use those legs instead of a white line on the road for the finish :shit:

[Trudes]

You could use those legs instead of a white line on the road for the finish :shit:

OMG!! Bet my legs are not as white as your arse!! Can you tell my legs are usually in leather pants on nice days??:bash:

[Ronin]

OMG!! Bet my legs are not as white as your arse!! Can you tell my legs are usually in leather pants on nice days??:bash:

Thems fighting words girly :girlfight:

[skelstar]

...on nice days...
Are they called that because your legs are in leather pants?

[Trudes]

*sigh* boys......

[RantyDave]

Here are some of my better efforts from the morning.
Ha! Conspicuously of the slower bikes!

I'd like to have a go with a substantially more adult camera - a DSLR or something. My camera is a good few generations old now and hence has very significant delay on the shutter ... made the whole "follow them as they go past" thing completely impossible. I also think it would be substantially easier from a fair way off with a biggish zoom since it would make the rate of change of angle or something smaller. Would be more smooth is what I mean. A lens that holds a smaller aperture would help with longer exposures too.

I'm not about to blow two grand on a camera to find out though.

Dave

[James Deuce]

Dave. Two Words. Burst Mode.