Superbike Title

[GSVR]

Just for a bit of a fun I'd like to get a handle on how people rate these riders chances of winning the National Superbike Title next year. Its a long way out and I've probably left a few names out of the list. Poll for the rider you think will come out on top not the one you would like to see win.

Notice these peoples surnames are in alphabetical order.

[White trash]

What fucken list?

[Maha]

Notice these peoples surnames are in alphabetical order.

Yea i see that....hang on!...no i dont.....:wacko:
All sorted.

[GSVR]

What fucken list?

Hey your not allowed to vote for yourself either. Had to change the list I forgot you . Hope I spelt Shirriffs right.

[Mental Trousers]

Should've made it a multi choice

[White trash]

How the hell did my name get in there?

Just for shits and giggles Kevin Curtain's rumoured to be competeing on the factory MV too.

I'd say Bugden will be hard to beat, especially with last years experience and the development time they've had with the K7 in their own championship this year. Andrew and Craig are both demons also and ya can't discount either of them. Sam's a freak on anything two wheeled as he's proved numerous times.

Regardless, the next New Zealand Superbike champion will have Ohlins suspension, looked after by Robert Taylor I reckon. So he gets my vote :D

[White trash]

Hey your not allowed to vote for yourself either. Had to change the list I forgot you . Hope I spelt Shirriffs right.
As if I would!!!!!

[Mental Trousers]

From what I saw at Manfield Sam's R1 has got some serious get up and go, more top end than Craig's gix and about the same everywhere else. Be interesting to see if Craig was holding back or if Sam has an insane motor.
Looked like Sam was still riding the bike like a 125 though - all corner speed rather than the point and squirt that suits power beasts.

[Pussy]

Don't under-estimate Brian Bernard's engine set up ability, or Scott Charlton's riding prowess. It's going to be an interesting season

[roadracingoldfart]

Lets see what the Aussies have got in the tank if we keep gettin the rain and shit we have had lately.
Craig has my vote , time to kick ass and get the elder statesman :whistle: out of the top spot aye !!!.

[cowpoos]

wheres the rest of the aussies...rumour has it theres going to be ten of the buggers coming over...shawn giles included!!

I'll have to agree with jimmy...the title winner with be on ohlins supension...so thats gets my vote!! its going to be a seriously awesome year for new zealnad motorcycle racing with the level of competition!! can't wait!

[Gassit Girl]

Scott Charlton. He's familiar with our circuits now

[Joni]

Call me sentimental, but that Mair fellow got my vote :niceone:

[k14]

Yeah I think Mr Giles has to feature pretty high up the list. But my vote goes for Mr Smith. That new yamaha is looking pretty fast indeed.

[The Tazman]

I just voted without looking at the post and instinctively went for the one and only WT as that's who I'd like to see win it.

As the Man said though there is a great bunch of riders so should be a good season.

Mr White Trash :first: :Punk: :2thumbsup

[enigma51]

Money is on the trash!

[gixerracer]

Lets see what the Aussies have got in the tank if we keep gettin the rain and shit we have had lately.
Craig has my vote , time to kick ass and get the elder statesman :whistle: out of the top spot aye !!!.

Wicked he got my vote to. HAHA thanks oldfart its gona be one huge year.
Giles is a no show from what I have heard Bugden hasnt ridden the new K7 and will not before he gets to NZ butb he is a very good rider so I dont think that will matter. I doubt the MV Curtain thing will happen I think the dates will be to tight for them to bring there hole setup over Charlton will be up there but I think if Chris Seaton can stay on and not get hurt he will wake us all up except brians guys are all on pooorelis so they will only be fast for half the race HAHA. RAY CLEE he is on again and he will be as fast as anyone and faster than most I would suspect but he uses white power so count count him either a Robert:Playnice:
There might be a couple a aussie surprises in the 600 class but cant say to much about that but that series is going to be huge again.

[k14]

There might be a couple a aussie surprises in the 600 class but cant say to much about that but that series is going to be huge again.
And Midge Smart from the UK i hear too.

Are you going to be racing a 600 again?

[White trash]

Wicked he got my vote to. HAHA thanks oldfart its gona be one huge year.
Giles is a no show from what I have heard Bugden hasnt ridden the new K7 and will not before he gets to NZ butb he is a very good rider so I dont think that will matter. I doubt the MV Curtain thing will happen I think the dates will be to tight for them to bring there hole setup over Charlton will be up there but I think if Chris Seaton can stay on and not get hurt he will wake us all up except brians guys are all on pooorelis so they will only be fast for half the race HAHA. RAY CLEE he is on again and he will be as fast as anyone and faster than most I would suspect but he uses white power so count count him either a Robert:Playnice:
There might be a couple a aussie surprises in the 600 class but cant say to much about that but that series is going to be huge again.

Can you please have someone proof read your posts? No offence, but I understood about 3 words of that. I think it went something like "That dark horse Jimmy Mare is the one to watch"..........

[gixerracer]

And Midge Smart from the UK i hear too.

Are you going to be racing a 600 again?

No not this year im to old to do both classes now.
Im not 100% on midge if he does get here I think they will be in for a big suprise

[gixerracer]

Can you please have someone proof read your posts? No offence, but I understood about 3 words of that. I think it went something like "That dark horse Jimmy Mare is the one to watch"..........

Now jimmy let me try this again I will type very very slowly so even you can keep up. I AM GOING TO SMASH YOU ALL. STORY ENDED:gob:

[White trash]

Surely not all of us?!! You aint THAT big :D

[gixerracer]

Surely not all of us?!! You aint THAT big :D

you havent seen me naked im huge just ask that blond:banana:

[White trash]

All jokes aside folks, I'm just amped to be out there, doin' it in what I think is going to be NZs best title in a long LONG time. Riding with names and skill levels like these, regardless of their puncuation and grammer, is going to be so fucking cool!!!!

Is it time to race yet? :D:D:D:D:D

[gixerracer]

:scooter:
All jokes aside folks, I'm just amped to be out there, doin' it in what I think is going to be NZs best title

Is it time to race yet? :D:D:D:D:D

only club racing time with no telemetry

[White trash]

:scooter:

only club racing time with no telemetry
Telemetry?! Oh shit no. Wouldn't dream of it.

Only you silver spooned, factory riders with clean bikes and lots of groupies get that anyway :(

[merv]

We're proud of you Jimmy you know that eh! You can ride and string a KB post together that we can understand - you'd be a PR man's dream.

[White trash]

We're proud of you Jimmy you know that eh! You can ride and string a KB post together that we can understand - you'd be a PR man's dream.
Don't forget the self promotion! I like to think I love myself more than most too :D

[merv]

Don't forget the self promotion! I like to think I love myself more than most too :D

Nah you're such a humble chap we would never have guessed that.

Mrs is still waiting for her framed and signed photo, I was sure my caption was the best on that other thread.

Its 3 years ago now but she's still going well with the riding gear you helped her try on and sell to her.

[Goblin]

you havent seen me naked im huge just ask that blond:banana::sick::sick: Wouldn't want to either. If I'd believed all the hype and carry on I'd have thought you were a big hunk of manly honey luscious but I've seen a photo of you. :laugh: You look like the boy next door!


For the record, I voted for you. (It's a foregone conclusion):cool:

[flame]

Trashy of course! coz he can ride wicked,

and he's the 2nd hottest manhunk on the tracks these days:msn-wink:

[Toaster]

WT, do it dude.

[Robert Taylor]

How the hell did my name get in there?

Just for shits and giggles Kevin Curtain's rumoured to be competeing on the factory MV too.

I'd say Bugden will be hard to beat, especially with last years experience and the development time they've had with the K7 in their own championship this year. Andrew and Craig are both demons also and ya can't discount either of them. Sam's a freak on anything two wheeled as he's proved numerous times.

Regardless, the next New Zealand Superbike champion will have Ohlins suspension, looked after by Robert Taylor I reckon. So he gets my vote :D

Well, Garry certainly has a wicked sense of humour. Continuing then in that vein a late entry / switch of class by Frosty would put the cat among the pigeons...

Dont forget that Ray will build himself a good bike and he has his own WP stuff, which is okay stuff. I wouldnt also automatically assume that the MVs will be on Ohlins. Sachs do a very high level shock similiar in concept to the Ohlins TTX40 and apparently it works pretty damn well.

Its certainly going to be very competitive.

[gixerracer]

Don't forget the self promotion! I like to think I love myself more than most too :D

sumonez gota:done:

[gixerracer]

:sick::sick: Wouldn't want to either. If I'd believed all the hype and carry on I'd have thought you were a big hunk of manly honey luscious but I've seen a photo of you. :laugh: You look like the boy next door!


For the record, I voted for you. (It's a foregone conclusion):cool:

I think u mean the BIG biy next door n i dont mean PHAT ither:laugh:

[gixerracer]

Trashy of course! coz he can ride wicked,

and he's the 2nd hottest manhunk on the tracks these days:msn-wink:

is that coz im tha hottest

[Drew]

Where's the Cowpoos option???

[enigma51]

I want to know why boomer is not on the list

[Goblin]

I think u mean the BIG biy next door n i dont mean PHAT ither:laugh:No, I mean the kid next door. Does biy mean you brought it yourself or do you bat for both teams?

[Drew]

No, I mean the kid next door. Does biy mean you brought it yourself or do you bat for both teams?


That's a bit personal, if he anwers it, people will still think he's that way inclined forever now.

[gixerracer]

No, I mean the kid next door. Does biy mean you brought it yourself or do you bat for both teams?

I only play games with one bat not 2 so i guess it means you brought it yourself:2thumbsup

[SPman]

"That dark horse Jimmy Mare is the one to watch"..........
I thought you were a stallion!

I'll go for an Aussie - there just seem to be so many fast bastards over here!

[Cleve]

Sam Smith. He is naturally, extremely talented and one year wiser as well as being on perhaps the better bike (note comparative not superlative as really it will be Suzuki vs Yamaha)...

[kickingzebra]

Stroudy, cause he's my hero, but I'll swing to craig if I can keep injector rack and TO switch... LOL

[codgyoleracer]

As long as its a kiwi - I'll be happy :wari:

[Shaun]

As long as its a kiwi - I'll be happy :wari:






+1 on that call

[Robert Taylor]

As long as its a kiwi - I'll be happy :wari:

In some ways its a positive if a dingo dissappears with the silverware, if it in turn attracts back more dingos ( as will be happening ) it gives better racing and lifts the game.

We cannot have it all ways, if we attract other foreign nationals here to race and take their money then they are just as deserving of full and proper support. To that end people like Brian Bernard have been doing a great job.

[GSVR]

In some ways its a positive if a dingo dissappears with the silverware, if it in turn attracts back more dingos ( as will be happening ) it gives better racing and lifts the game.

We cannot have it all ways, if we attract other foreign nationals here to race and take their money then they are just as deserving of full and proper support. To that end people like Brian Bernard have been doing a great job.

The New Zealand rounds of the Australian Superbike Championship and Team Kiwi Motorcycle Racers TKMR. They would probably have to drop some of their rounds as they have plenty already. Or maybe just have one street race in Hamilton here. Wonder if we could get Paul "the rat" Radisich to ride for us.

[codgyoleracer]

In some ways its a positive if a dingo dissappears with the silverware, if it in turn attracts back more dingos ( as will be happening ) it gives better racing and lifts the game.

We cannot have it all ways, if we attract other foreign nationals here to race and take their money then they are just as deserving of full and proper support. To that end people like Brian Bernard have been doing a great job.

No to Dingo's, No to Bulldogs, No to Eagles, No to Frogs, No to Leprichauns, No to Shinooks, & No to Samurais.............. Only a big YES to the humble Kiwi. + Remember Robert in the immortal words of Kevin Costner "If you beat them - they will come". (anyway)

It will of course be great to see all and sundry here - & the New Zealand season actually falls in quite nicely timing-wise for a lot of these guys, - woudnt it be great to see a trend with these guys starting to go "off-season racing" in Liddle ole NZ.

I can see Robert & Kerry's blurred arses now whizzing around the paddock trying to keep up with it all. Geeez I wish i had a thou to be out with the boys & just be part of it all, - its building up to something gooooood.

:clap:

[roogazza]

I can see Robert & Kerry's blurred arses now whizzing around the paddock trying to keep up with it all.
:clap:
Kerry's arse blurred and whizzing ! not something I look forward to seeing !

ps. " Stadler " did ya keep the Benz right way up on the way home ? Gaz.

[Robert Taylor]

No to Dingo's, No to Bulldogs, No to Eagles, No to Frogs, No to Leprichauns, No to Shinooks, & No to Samurais.............. Only a big YES to the humble Kiwi. + Remember Robert in the immortal words of Kevin Costner "If you beat them - they will come". (anyway)

It will of course be great to see all and sundry here - & the New Zealand season actually falls in quite nicely timing-wise for a lot of these guys, - woudnt it be great to see a trend with these guys starting to go "off-season racing" in Liddle ole NZ.

I can see Robert & Kerry's blurred arses now whizzing around the paddock trying to keep up with it all. Geeez I wish i had a thou to be out with the boys & just be part of it all, - its building up to something gooooood.

:clap:


Oh jeez, ''we will fight them on the beaches, we will fight them in the streets....''

[codgyoleracer]

Oh jeez, ''we will fight them on the beaches, we will fight them in the streets....''

"Against incredible odds, we will rise to fight the most terrible of foes, with determination & vigour " !, Hey how about we get Stroudy, Clee, Shirrifs, Smith, Brier, McAdam , Lowther, & others doing the Haka in full leathers before each race on the front sraight facing their énemy & poking their tounges out in fury ?

Hang on a minuit - the last time a bunch of kiwis tried that we finished eigth in the world........ :shutup:

[Robert Taylor]

"Against incredible odds, we will rise to fight the most terrible of foes, with determination & vigour " !, Hey how about we get Stroudy, Clee, Shirrifs, Smith, Brier, McAdam , Lowther, & others doing the Haka in full leathers before each race on the front sraight facing their énemy & poking their tounges out in fury ?

Hang on a minuit - the last time a bunch of kiwis tried that we finished eigth in the world........ :shutup:

The only thing sillier than what you said would be to invite Clark along, then we would lose for sure

[HDTboy]

im to old to do both classes now.
Is there an age limit on running two classes?

I love myself more than most too :D
You love yourself cause noone else will

I'll swing to craig if I can use his rack
Filthy bugger

"If you beat them - they will come".

woudnt it be great to see a trend with these guys starting to go "off-season racing" in Liddle ole NZ.

I can see Robert & Kerry's blurred arses now whizzing around the paddock trying to keep up with it all.
If you beat what????

Just like the F1 racers used to do in the old days?

Why are you looking at their arses?

The only thing sillier than what you said would be to invite Clark along, then we would lose for sure
Craig would be a winner if Helen was there. She'd like a good looking man like him.

[suzuki21]

Would it be a bummer if the MV cant race here because it is a limited edition and not legal to race here.
Would it be a bummer if A certain Suzuki team in Auckland was told by a major sponsor to not use his own suspension he is an agent for, and to use Ohlins.

[gixerracer]

Would it be a bummer if the MV cant race here because it is a limited edition and not legal to race here.
Would it be a bummer if A certain Suzuki team in Auckland was told by a major sponsor to not use his own suspension he is an agent for, and to use Ohlins.

clearly you have no idea what you are talking about

[Kickaha]

Would it be a bummer if the MV cant race here because it is a limited edition and not legal to race here.

If it can be registered for use on NZ roads then it is eligible

[GSVR]

If it can be registered for use on NZ roads then it is eligible

Not sure what MNZ homologation entails but it has to be no older than five years for Production Superbikes according to the rulebook/manual.

So I'm assuming you can no longer race a K2 or earlier machine.

[Kickaha]

Not sure what MNZ homologation entails but it has to be no older than five years for Production Superbikes according to the rulebook/manual.

You're allowed pre 1998 bikes and the rules are open for those machines

[slowpoke]

Not sure what MNZ homologation entails but it has to be no older than five years for Production Superbikes according to the rulebook/manual.

So I'm assuming you can no longer race a K2 or earlier machine.


You're allowed pre 1998 bikes and the rules are open for those machines

What's the go with that?

If I pop down to the shop and buy a 10litre container of "SPEED" concentrate (which for a limited time comes with a free testicle growth hormone) I can't compete on my 2000 model R1...but someone can compete on anything made before 1998? Incidentally the "SPEED" product and TGH are the very same (totally legal!) products as used by Craig "gorilla balls" Shirriffs.

Product disclosure statement:Note that the manufacturers claim no responsibility for the above mentioned riders' wide kneed stance due to excessive TGH use and put this down to a mini-bike/barbed wire fence accident at a young age.

Seriously, the Superbike grids were pretty disappointing numbers wise last year, so if I was an organiser I'd be trying to include as many early GSXR, R1, CBR, ZX9 riders as I could. Fair enough, focus on quality rather than quantity, but pre-1998 seems to put the lie to that.

Oh yeah, after a battling year last year my money is on the Craig, SPEED , TGH combo to bounce back.

[Kickaha]

What's the go with that?

No Idea and I haven't seen anyone try to compete on a pre98 bike but it's in the regulations in the last MNZ rule book I got

[GSVR]

No Idea and I haven't seen anyone try to compete on a pre98 bike but it's in the regulations in the last MNZ rule book I got

2007 MNZ Manual of Motocycle Sport. hmm. Some of the things you read in there seem a little different to whats actually happening out in the field. Its a guide.

[scrivy]

Now that Shauns helping Stroudy, I'll pick Andrew to win it. :first:

[gav]

Hmmmm, wonder if Aaron Slight has ever considered returning and racing in the NZ nationals?

[White trash]

Well after 6 wins from six starts, you'd have to bet on Buggie wouldn't ya?

Of course, he hasn't had to contend with the McNair factor yet. See ya at Minefeild Robbie :D

[HDTboy]

Ask Neil and Dave how much of a shock Mr McNair is in for unless he's learnt how to ride fast

[denill]

Hmmmm, wonder if Aaron Slight has ever considered returning and racing in the NZ nationals?


Good question Gav, as he'd be still bloody competitive and it would be bloody interesting.

But, it won't happen.
For one reason, it would be no fun for Slighty to be riding with that BIG target on his back. :msn-wink:

[roogazza]

Ask Neil and Dave how much of a shock Mr McNair is in for unless he's learnt how to ride fast

That little Ocker is serious , if the rest aren't within a second I'm afraid they're just making up the numbers. Our only hope is CS with the home track advantage...... G.

[k14]

That little Ocker is serious , if the rest aren't within a second I'm afraid they're just making up the numbers. Our only hope is CS with the home track advantage...... G.
Its the two ockers, Jones and Bugden. Both are better than the best we can throw at them. I wouldn't be surprise if Bugden wins the remaining 4 to make it 10 out of 10. If he doesn't I think Jones will be the only one capable of beating him.

[Shaun]

Craig Shirrifs is doing awsome, and no dis respect meant by this comment, but Andrew is over 40 years old now, and has been doing this game for over 23 years, maybe the final % off hunger is not there any more?

[Toast]

Craig Shirrifs is doing awsome, and no dis respect meant by this comment, but Andrew is over 40 years old now, and has been doing this game for over 23 years, maybe the final % off hunger is not there any more?

I agree re: Stroud. Quite surprised so many chose him to win. Awesome rider, but priorities seem to change with age.

Then again, I chose Sam Smith! So can't really comment on others' choices.

[codgyoleracer]

Bugden is riding with confidence, Jones is a revelation & doing very well on the Pirellis, Stroud appears to be struggling with set-up & his point n squirt style is not pulling the lap times, Craig is getting into the corners faster than any of them but looks to be chasing set up for grip coming out, Cudlin i thought would go better than he has - but dont discount him to mix it with the front three in the last two rounds. Looks like we wont get to see Sam unfortunatly with his injury.
I still want any kiwi to win it (& its still possible), - its just statistically looking tough.

[roogazza]

Bugden is riding with confidence, Jones is a revelation & doing very well on the Pirellis, Stroud appears to be struggling with set-up & his point n squirt style is not pulling the lap times, Craig is getting into the corners faster than any of them but looks to be chasing set up for grip coming out, Cudlin i thought would go better than he has - but dont discount him to mix it with the front three in the last two rounds. Looks like we wont get to see Sam unfortunatly with his injury.
I still want any kiwi to win it (& its still possible), - its just statistically looking tough.

Interesting points Glen , not wanting it, but I wonder if a little rain might change the finishing order of the front guys ? Gaz.

[codgyoleracer]

Interesting points Glen , not wanting it, but I wonder if a little rain might change the finishing order of the front guys ? Gaz.

Would be quite ironic, stunning weather in the south, miserable & wet in the north.........

[GSVR]

Bugden is riding with confidence,
This is a very understated way of saying he's giving everyone the learn


Jones is a revelation & doing very well on the Pirellis,
Anyone that does well on Pirellis has to be a revelation.


Stroud appears to be struggling with set-up & his point n squirt style is not pulling the lap times
A few seasons ago it was said he was over the hill and not the force he once was maybe its time he had a crack at F3 or is he not old enough yet?.


Craig is getting into the corners faster than any of them but looks to be chasing set up for grip coming out
Common mistake for newbies "Slow in Fast out"


Cudlin i thought would go better than he has - but dont discount him to mix it with the front three in the last two rounds.
No discount from me.


Looks like we wont get to see Sam unfortunatly with his injury.
I thought it was the suberbikes allergy to him. It coughed him off.


I still want any kiwi to win it (& its still possible), - its just statistically looking tough.
We could offer Robbie Bugden New Zealand citizenship. We are short of skilled people.

Sorry if Ive unintentionally offended anyone but like everything else on KB I can't be taken too seriously.

[Robert Taylor]

Bugden is riding with confidence, Jones is a revelation & doing very well on the Pirellis, Stroud appears to be struggling with set-up & his point n squirt style is not pulling the lap times, Craig is getting into the corners faster than any of them but looks to be chasing set up for grip coming out, Cudlin i thought would go better than he has - but dont discount him to mix it with the front three in the last two rounds. Looks like we wont get to see Sam unfortunatly with his injury.
I still want any kiwi to win it (& its still possible), - its just statistically looking tough.

Lets totally take the guess work out of this.....Robbie is using exactly the same internal suspension spec ( at both ends )that we first developed with Craig and has been loathe to change it despite a couple of suggested mods that will allow him to go in deeper under brakes. This spec now suits Craig less and we are working on off corner drive, his style presents a bit of a challenge. Stroudy is VERY happy with his suspension and the settings are WAY different to the other GSXR pilots. Suffice that there has been an ''own goal'' with a totally different issue. Damien I think is still refocusing from endurance to sprint racing, whereby its all over in a flash.
I would have to say, watch out for Craig and Gareth. Its great having the international riders here and may there be many more in the future.

[k14]

Lets totally take the guess work out of this.....Robbie is using exactly the same internal suspension spec ( at both ends )that we first developed with Craig and has been loathe to change it despite a couple of suggested mods that will allow him to go in deeper under brakes. This spec now suits Craig less and we are working on off corner drive, his style presents a bit of a challenge. Stroudy is VERY happy with his suspension and the settings are WAY different to the other GSXR pilots. Suffice that there has been an ''own goal'' with a totally different issue. Damien I think is still refocusing from endurance to sprint racing, whereby its all over in a flash.
I would have to say, watch out for Craig and Gareth. Its great having the international riders here and may there be many more in the future.
Thats interesting to know. I wonder how the bikes compare engine wise?

One thing is for sure though, even he's an auzzie (Robbie) he's a class act on and off the track. Very approachable and friendly, great to have guys like that over here racing against us. Good luck to him I say.

[cowpoos]

Lets totally take the guess work out of this.....Robbie is using exactly the same internal suspension spec ( at both ends )that we first developed with Craig and has been loathe to change it despite a couple of suggested mods that will allow him to go in deeper under brakes. This spec now suits Craig less and we are working on off corner drive, his style presents a bit of a challenge. Stroudy is VERY happy with his suspension and the settings are WAY different to the other GSXR pilots. Suffice that there has been an ''own goal'' with a totally different issue. Damien I think is still refocusing from endurance to sprint racing, whereby its all over in a flash.
I would have to say, watch out for Craig and Gareth. Its great having the international riders here and may there be many more in the future.
Thanks Robert....but what I wanna know is...how did those kawasakis go at phillip Island??? what is your first impressions of the new chassis? what style of rider do you see it suiting??

BTW...I've heard through the grapevine your doing MORE than a outstanding job with the Riders at the national champs...in terms of effort and support!!

[HDTboy]

Thats interesting to know. I wonder how the bikes compare engine wise?

Ray said he built them all the same when I asked him.

[codgyoleracer]

Lets totally take the guess work out of this.....Robbie is using exactly the same internal suspension spec ( at both ends )that we first developed with Craig and has been loathe to change it despite a couple of suggested mods that will allow him to go in deeper under brakes. This spec now suits Craig less and we are working on off corner drive, his style presents a bit of a challenge. Stroudy is VERY happy with his suspension and the settings are WAY different to the other GSXR pilots. Suffice that there has been an ''own goal'' with a totally different issue. Damien I think is still refocusing from endurance to sprint racing, whereby its all over in a flash.
I would have to say, watch out for Craig and Gareth. Its great having the international riders here and may there be many more in the future.

Hey Robert , If you give them all a set up as good as my Ohlins, they should all be smiling.............:-)
Fully agree on the oversees riders " more the merrier" - But, GO THE KIWIS !

[Robert Taylor]

Thanks Robert....but what I wanna know is...how did those kawasakis go at phillip Island??? what is your first impressions of the new chassis? what style of rider do you see it suiting??

BTW...I've heard through the grapevine your doing MORE than a outstanding job with the Riders at the national champs...in terms of effort and support!!

When I got to Philip Island Ohlins assigned me to look after Gil Motorsport, a Kawasaki 600 Supersport team with riders Katsu Fujiwara and Chris Walker. I did not get involved with the Kwaka Superbike team. For 4 near 15 hour days we tested and laboriously tested different internal front fork valving settings and the same for TTX36 rear.

I was also give a couple of TTX shocks to revalve for Foret and Parkes ( R6 ) What I can categorically state is that with the 600s the TTX shocks are exactly what the average Kiwi biker can buy except that the factory teams have a wider choice of ''inbetween '' spring rates'' and some trick retaining collars. Also valve bodies with integrated type clickers for quick service turnround. But function is exactly the same. Datalogging is of course standard and some level of same should be considered in NZ racing, if only to cut down expenditure on tyres.

The Superbikes of course have more trick stuff available. For example the works Yamaha team have ( to add to tuning confusion ) 30 or more different rear links for the R1.

The Ohlins race engineers really earn their money for the hours they put in and I can say that my brief snapshot of doing it was the busiest I have ever been. One delight was successfully introducing one of the Swedish engineers to vegemite!

[Robert Taylor]

Hey Robert , If you give them all a set up as good as my Ohlins, they should all be smiling.............:-)
Fully agree on the oversees riders " more the merrier" - But, GO THE KIWIS !

Just keep building those points, even if it means not getting to the top step!

[HDTboy]

One delight was successfully introducing one of the Swedish engineers to vegemite!

I thought you liked the swedes

[Robert Taylor]

I thought you liked the swedes

Well this one likes me even more!