Road Racing Hill Climb - NZ National Championship

[Deano]

TSS (http://www.tssmotorcycles.co.nz/) Red Baron (http://www.redbaron.co.nz/) National Hill Climb Championship 2008

That's right players - Cliff Hanger Promotions has secured the National Hill Climb Championship 2008.

15th and 16th March 2008.
The Cliff Hanger Hill Climb in Gladstone is the place to be for any 'would be' pretenders to the throne.

Present King of the Cliff Hanger is local legend, Drew Mair, although he will have some tough competition in 2008 from the likes of Jay Lawrence, Derek McAdam, Glen Williams and...........a champion Aussie Road Racer, all of whom have expressed interest in competing.

There is one catch - one of the criteria for the Cliff Hanger Hill Climb to achieve Championship status is that there be a minimum of 6 MNZ Full Competition Race Licence holders entering each of the Cliff Hanger Classes (up to 600cc, and 601cc and over).

I can think of half a dozen guys keen to contest the open class, but the 'up to 600cc' class has struggled in the past.

I would like to guage overall interest in this event - so please reply and let me know what class you would be keen to enter and also if you have a full MNZ licence ?

Cliff Hanger Classes: (Prizemoney and championship titles)

- Up to 600cc
- 601cc and over Sponsored by KTL Motorcycles (http://www.ktlbikes.co.nz/)

Support Classes: (no prizemoney or championship titles - just a medal and bragging rights)

- F1 (Sponsored by Beveridge Locksmith Services) (http://www.beveridges.co.nz/mobile-locksmith-wellington.html)
- F2 (Sponsored by Continental Tyres) (http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/start/index_uv.html) - there are also a set of new Conti's for the fastest person up the hill wearing Conti's)
- F3
- Pre 89
- BEARS (Sponsored by Motomart/Ducati) (www.motomart.co.nz)
- Streetstock
- GP125
- Motards (Sponsored by Quasimoto Motorcycle Accessories) (http://quasimoto.co.nz)
- Sidecars

[Toast]

What's the date gonna be?

[Deano]

What's the date gonna be?

Cheers - have added it now.

Saturday 15th is practice day, Sunday 16th is competition day.

More info at www.cliffhanger.org.nz or just ask.

[janno]

For any young racers wanting to get some exposure and their name in Australian Motorcycle News, there will be a feature on next year's hill climb, with tons of pics.

So come on you under 600ccs, now's your chance! I'm looking forward to a cracking good day here, and if you're nice to me I'll be sure to mention how good looking and intelligent you are.

By the way Deano, I expect the media will be getting perks? Bribery and flattery accepted here. . .

[jimbo600]

Yeah boy I'm keen. Got me a score to settle with a no names mentioned dude who has just become a father, works for the council, sports a spectacular mo, rides a repsol blade, has sunburn, has a broken foot, drinks Macs gold, but I won't mention any names.

[Tony & Carolyn]

Yeah...... I say go jimbo the under dog!!! (even with a rooted shoulder) hunt em down, flush em out an give em the big learn......

But I must say he's been riding faster an extra smooth since that growth began above that top lip........Jimbo beware the pornstach!!! :laugh:

[jimbo600]

Yeah...... I say go jimbo the under dog!!! (even with a rooted shoulder) hunt em down, flush em out an give em the big learn......

But I must say he's been riding faster an extra smooth since that growth began above that top lip........Jimbo beware the pornstach!!! :laugh:

Excessive hair only slows you down. I've bleached my anus for extra go.

[skelstar]

*clears throat* B.E.A.R.S. BABY!!! (coming for you Vicki!!!)

Heh heh

[quallman1234]

Im probably in.

Do we need a full senior racing licence to enter?

[HDTboy]

Does one need a valid road licence as well? I have a full race licence and an under 600cc bike

[Sparky Bills]

So long as i still have the racebike ill be keen. Or maybe I might have a new one by then....:msn-wink:

[ajturbo]

BUCKETS???

What about a bucket class???

or do i run the gt or even Christine in Pre 89?.... that will piss someone off WHEN i win:banana:

i have a full licence.. a race one at that!

[The Tazman]

I'd like to enter but have no idea what class to go in. I'm certainly not good enough for the main Cliffhanger class. :no: Plus I'll be doing allot of the timings and reports for the day. Any suggestions Deano? Hopefully by then someone else will be able to use the computer while I do my runs.

[roadracingoldfart]

Yeah boy I'm keen. Got me a score to settle with a no names mentioned dude who has just become a father, works for the council, sports a spectacular mo, rides a repsol blade, has sunburn, has a broken foot, drinks Macs gold, but I won't mention any names.

Ok i have to admit even with that description i am having trouble working out who the target is ????????
Ohh shit ill have to ask Deano about it.... he will know :yes:

[Deano]

Im probably in.

Do we need a full senior racing licence to enter?

Looking into this.


Does one need a valid road licence as well? I have a full race licence and an under 600cc bike

And this.



BUCKETS???

What about a bucket class???

or do i run the gt or even Christine in Pre 89?.... that will piss someone off WHEN i win:banana:

i have a full licence.. a race one at that!

Are the buckets as quick as a streetstock bike ? I hate to be a party pooper but I think a streetstock bike would be the limit - Saturday fun day might be a possibility. I would have to discuss with the committee closer to the date.


I'd like to enter but have no idea what class to go in. I'm certainly not good enough for the main Cliffhanger class. :no: Plus I'll be doing allot of the timings and reports for the day. Any suggestions Deano? Hopefully by then someone else will be able to use the computer while I do my runs.

Have to train someone up on your timing programme buddy.

[Str8 Jacket]

Have to train someone up on your timing programme buddy.

Well, theres prob no way that I will be able to enter so I might be able to help out with this Gary/Dean?.... Let me know.....

[codgyoleracer]

Have "pencilled it in" - classes will depend on machinery availabilty

[flame]

*clears throat* B.E.A.R.S. BABY!!! (coming for you Vicki!!!)

Heh heh

Best I enter B.E.A.R's too then, since as the current BEARS champion bike is threatening me! hmmmmmmmm can the 749 do it I wonder?

Deano......is the 749 twin banger eligible to compete in the 600's class? or would it have to be F1?

[Lissa]

Well, theres prob no way that I will be able to enter so I might be able to help out with this Gary/Dean?.... Let me know.....

You can help me!

Dean I need more info about the party that will be on. Want to start a thread and get as many people to the hill climb as possible. Whens the next meeting about it, I might tag along.

[Mooch]

Deano

Well done on securing this event as a national race meeting.

Just a thought though, will cliffhanger have some kind of amateur event / class / run for bikes in road trim or do we need to take it up a notch and get a race license for the event. I'd still be keen on a class where you can ride your bike there , have a few goes at the hill and ride home.

I'm not sure about making the jump to a full on race class. (and my riding isn't up to scratch)

Otherwise is a 750 twin able to compete in the 600 class like they used to in Supersport and do the old rules in terms of engine mods still apply ? (Bike was build to 2001 rules ) or should I be looking at "bears" class

[Str8 Jacket]

You can help me!

Dean I need more info about the party that will be on. Want to start a thread and get as many people to the hill climb as possible. Whens the next meeting about it, I might tag along.

Though, you are a lost cause I guess I could TRY and help ya.... Why the eck not.... :)

[Deano]

Well, theres prob no way that I will be able to enter so I might be able to help out with this Gary/Dean?.... Let me know.....

Yep - will do. Appreciate the offer.



Deano......is the 749 twin banger eligible to compete in the 600's class? or would it have to be F1?

F1, F2 or BEARS. (Or Cliff Hanger Class 601cc to open)



You can help me!

Dean I need more info about the party that will be on. Want to start a thread and get as many people to the hill climb as possible. Whens the next meeting about it, I might tag along.

This coming Monday night - Top Pub at 7.30pm - see you then.


Deano

Well done on securing this event as a national race meeting.

Just a thought though, will cliffhanger have some kind of amatuer event / class / run for bikes in road trim or do we need to take it up a notch and get a race licence for the event. I'd still be clean on a class where you can ride your bike there , have a few goes at the hill and ride home.

I'm not sure about making the jump to a full on race class. (and my riding isn't up to scratch)

Otherwise is a 750 twin able to compete in the 600 class like they used to in Supersport and do the old rules in terms of engine mods still apply ? (Bike was build to 2001 rules ) or should I be looking at "bears" class

Saturday is fun/practice day so only a Day Licence is required.

Sunday - the support classes are aimed more for the amateur 'racers', and again, only a Day Licence is required.

You could enter the same classes as Flame above.

F1, F2 or BEARS.

[koba]

Im keen as beans on the streetstock thing and aim to be there if the rg hasn't gone bang. :clap:

AJ, You can do Streetstock anyway ya big nanna! :dodge:
Im sure mudboy will have first dibs on working Rgs at the time to show us all how its dont tho..... :scooter:

[Sketchy_Racer]

A rumor says that a particular 125GP bike might turn up ;)

[Lissa]

This coming Monday night - Top Pub at 7.30pm - see you then.
Cool I will be there!

[Lissa]

Though, you are a lost cause I guess I could TRY and help ya.... Why the eck not.... :)Thanks Hels!!!

[cowpoos]

Excessive hair only slows you down. I've bleached my anus for extra go.

chin chin...vanilla starfish!!! nice!! I'ld like to see that... what O !!


So long as i still have the racebike ill be keen. Or maybe I might have a new one by then....:msn-wink:

a fast one this time I hope?? like a suzuki?? :rolleyes:

[quallman1234]

Alright im in!

Going to try get a fair amount of streetstock riders down for it and a good ol battle :2thumbsup

Early entries or enter on the day? (I would assume early entries)

[DingoZ]

Deano - If I am not working (going to try and get those days off ) will stick my hand up to help out in anyway that is needed for the event..

The Tazman > Have used a competitor tracking program in other types of events, so if you need someone to train up, give me a shout, more than happy to help so ya can get on ya bike :)


Cheers

Andrew

[koba]

Deano - If I am not working (going to try and get those days off ) will stick my hand up to help out in anyway that is needed for the event..

The Tazman > Have used a competitor tracking program in other types of events, so if you need someone to train up, give me a shout, more than happy to help so ya can get on ya bike :)


Cheers

Andrew

You also realise the hyosung cound be used in the streetstock class....? :whistle:

Its actually a really good idea having that in the support classes because aswell as having 150 streetstock guys turning up it gives a home to anyone on a 250 4 stroke a place to get out and give it a go!

I think I'm going to be encouraging a few mates to get out there and try it, that will probably lead to a few more racing nutters being created tho :clap:

Guess the normal rules about sump wire and stuff appply tho? no worries sorting little things like that tho.

[Deano]

Cheers for the offer DingoZ - I will discuss this with Gary and get back to you and/or Hel's.

No requirement to wire sump plug etc.

[Fatjim]

Maybe we could run it downhill for the buckets.

[Ivan]

Id be in the GP125 class aye:niceone:

[Mooch]

Deano ,
If you have trouble getting the numbers required in Bears f1 or f2 , I could look into getting a comp licence to make the numbers up. (Would need to join some kind of motorcycle club with affiliation I guess).

[Deano]

Deano ,
If you have trouble getting the numbers required in Bears f1 or f2 , I could look into getting a comp licence to make the numbers up. (Would need to join some kind of motorcycle club with affiliation I guess).

To clarify - it is only the championship classes we need the minimum of 6 MNZ licence holders.


Id be in the GP125 class aye:niceone:

Or the 'up to 600cc' Championship class if you're keen.

[James Deuce]

To clarify - it is only the championship classes we need the minimum of 6 MNZ licence holders.



Or the 'up to 600cc' Championship class if you're keen.
Do Supersport equivalency rules apply to the up to 600cc class? That would make the 748 eligible.

[Deano]

Do Supersport equivalency rules apply to the up to 600cc class? That would make the 748 eligible.

No sorry - the Cliff Hanger Championship Classes are strictly 'up to 600cc' and '601cc and over'

A 748 can however enter F2.

[koba]

124GP = F3, prob would have a decent chance at it too!

[ajturbo]

Are the buckets as quick as a streetstock bike ? I hate to be a party pooper but I think a streetstock bike would be the limit - Saturday fun day might be a possibility. I would have to discuss with the committee closer to the date.

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the GT is as fast as the RG's... it aint THAT slow... the rider is, but the bike's not.

just look at the results of the taupo races at the end of the year, if they do well ... your committe may like us there?

but if it JUST the fun day so be it:niceone:
the buell may be roaring also:devil2:

[Deano]

the GT is as fast as the RG's... it aint THAT slow... the rider is, but the bike's not.

just look at the results of the taupo races at the end of the year, if they do well ... your committe may like us there?

but if it JUST the fun day so be it:niceone:
the buell may be roaring also:devil2:

Is the top end speed similar cause the hill climb is pretty flat out ?

No one has ever been turned away before because of the type or size of bike, but the greater the speed differential, the more careful we have to be with run order.

We are limited to about 40 bikes on each day, so if next year proves to be very popular, it will just be a case of first in first served - early entry may be required to ensure a spot.

[jrandom]

That video of Andrew Craig's run was mint.

I'm definitely gonna be there next year.

:yes:

[ajturbo]

Is the top end speed similar cause the hill climb is pretty flat out ?

No one has ever been turned away before because of the type or size of bike, but the greater the speed differential, the more careful we have to be with run order.

We are limited to about 40 bikes on each day, so if next year proves to be very popular, it will just be a case of first in first served - early entry may be required to ensure a spot.

i THINK the buell can keep up with the 150's......:done:

[Deano]

That video of Andrew Craig's run was mint.

I'm definitely gonna be there next year.

:yes:

That video has actually put more than a few people off entering. :crazy:

[Ivan]

Sweet yip under 600's then,


Sounds good id be keen as for that man

And MNZ licence number 13660

[James Deuce]

After seeing the vid and remembering some of the runs up there with UncleB I'm wondering if I shouldn't get a comp license and enter the Katana. It'll be WFO for 70% of that course.

Hmmmm.........

How do I explain a weekend away on the same weekend as the Hillclimb.....

Hmmmmm......

[Deano]

Sweet yip under 600's then,


Sounds good id be keen as for that man

And MNZ licence number 13660

GP125 is an option too mate.


After seeing the vid and remembering some of the runs up there with UncleB I'm wondering if I shouldn't get a comp license and enter the Katana. It'll be WFO for 70% of that course.

Hmmmm.........

How do I explain a weekend away on the same weekend as the Hillclimb.....

Hmmmmm......

I'm sure UncleB will be watching on the day. I'd say he will be spewing he never got to compete in it.

I'm happy to help out with any fabricated story........but I'm all care no responsibility if shit hits the fan.........

[skelstar]

...but I'm all care no responsibility if shit hits the fan...
Chicken shit.

Does she get REAL angry Jim2? ...or the kind of angry where she lets you keep the second bike when she finds out you're selling it to make a new kitchen?

[jrandom]

That video has actually put more than a few people off entering. :crazy:

Odd, I wonder why?

If it's because they think they couldn't go that fast, it's a bit silly. Only one person can win anyway; if nobody turned up unless they were positive they had a go at the title it'd be a sad and lonely day. I know I wouldn't be as fast as Mr Craig or Drew along there, but WGAF.

I was expecting a much twistier course than that, honking along that road would be a right bucket of giggles.

:2thumbsup

[James Deuce]

but I'm all care no responsibility if shit hits the fan.........
That goes without saying.

[Deano]

Odd, I wonder why?

If it's because they think they couldn't go that fast, it's a bit silly.

No - it's more because the road frightens them - not that there is anything wrong with that - it can be a scary road at speed. There isn't much room for error.

Some I have spoken to don't trust themselves to ride within their limits up it either.

[Mooch]

Chicken shit.

Does she get REAL angry Jim2? ...or the kind of angry where she lets you keep the second bike when she finds out you're selling it to make a new kitchen?

We are talking bike meets with angle grider to make 4000 bit jigsaw ....... Not a lady to be on the wrong side of. :bash:

[Ivan]

Id probly do GP125 asI want a chance of winning well maybe I still could in up to 600 lol

[Str8 Jacket]

No - it's more because the road frightens them - not that there is anything wrong with that - it can be a scary road at speed. There isn't much room for error.

Some I have spoken to don't trust themselves to ride within their limits up it either.

Yeah, it does look scary BUT if I had a bike to ride I would love to ride it at near 100% of MY ability and I know that if did then I would be pumped! I know that im never gonna be fast but pushig my own abilities further than I normally would is what gives me the biggest buzz!!!

[Two Smoker]

Just thought I would post my interest in doing this hill climb...

[Mooch]

No - it's more because the road frightens them - not that there is anything wrong with that - it can be a scary road at speed. There isn't much room for error.

Some I have spoken to don't trust themselves to ride within their limits up it either.

This is a shame,

This year was my first time on the hill. I had good advice by a fellow rider that (Yamaha RD 2 stroke rider) said go up each time as smooth as possible, Try not to brake on the first time up to learn the flow and ride at a pace you feel confident at.

I kept this in mind and on the practice day , each run improved by 2 seconds. On the later runs for me the hill was starting to flow and I was able to increase speed and brake later. While the hill was a real buzz I still felt that I was in complete control.

I'll never be able to ride or push as hard as the front runners. For me it was the enjoyment of give the hill a go without have to worry about cars coming the other way or loss of license. It was also a buzz to see my times come down each run.

If you thinking about this event, give it a go , yeah the video looks scary at that kind of pace, but your ride up the hill at your pace doesn't need to be. And you'll still see 200kmh plus on a few sections.:2thumbsup

[skelstar]

Maybe Andries and I should take the video camera up there and do a 'normal/nana pace' ride and embedded it in the website Deano?

[Burrt Badger]

Aussie Motorcycle News have an article on the Cliffhanger events in the latest issue out today.

[jrandom]

Maybe Andries and I should take the video camera up there and do a 'normal/nana pace' ride and embedded it in the website Deano?

Just run the video on the website at half speed!

:D

[Deano]

Bloody hell - the AMCN article is MINT !!

[roogazza]

Maybe it made it look too good Deano ??? A handful of locals surely doesn't make a national Championship does it ? G.

[James Deuce]

FFS it has to start somewhere and oddly enough some of those "big" meets you read about in bikes mags are "just a bunch of locals".

[White trash]

Maybe it made it look too good Deano ??? A handful of locals surely doesn't make a national Championship does it ? G.
I'm hardly local.

And giving it National Championship title will get other riders along, keen to contest for a title.

Pretty silly statement really Gazza.

Edit: And as for the AMCN article, someone finally got a decent pic of me with my helmet off!

[roogazza]

FFS it has to start somewhere and oddly enough some of those "big" meets you read about in bikes mags are "just a bunch of locals".

yes it has to start somewhere, (and I hope it does grow) but its not there yet ! The article just seemed to paint a bigger picture ,thats all !!
pardon the opinion...............(FFS) G.

[Flyno]

Ivan i might go! win now lol?
joks

[James Deuce]

yes it has to start somewhere, (and I hope it does grow) but its not there yet ! G.

I beg to differ. You are applying an personal artificial value to people's achievements. Just because Tony Samson isn't Aaron Slight, and Deano isn't Carl Fogarty, that doesn't make their showing to date on that hill road of any less value nor is it indicative of any deficiency in the relative merits of their skills.

The only way it will even get close to the Mini-TT International standing you seem to think it should have prior to getting any publicity is for it to ... be.... publicised.

Widely.

Thank you AMCN.

[Deano]

Maybe it made it look too good Deano ??? A handful of locals surely doesn't make a national Championship does it ? G.

Dude - Drew Mair beat Warren Turner, who has held the title for a while and raced at the Isle of Man - he says the Cliff Hanger is the closest thing in NZ - Who else should get to hold the title ? A South Island Club had it last year - a 58 second run I understand. Ours is 2.13s.

Does Rossi not riding Isle of Man detract from the qudos and status of the event ?

Maybe the top NZ road racers aren't 'keen'.

Stroud says he is busy testing in Aussie.

Shirriffs said it's not his thing.

I haven't heard back from Sam Smith - (an e-mail and a phone message weeks ago).

Jay Lawrence was there in 07 and is coming back in 08.
Glen Williams is keen.
Dereck McAdam has expressed interest.
Aussie Mick Fraser (Australian 2006 Formula Xtreme Champion) is keen to come over for 08.

The fabulous Mair brothers - maybe not that well known yet,.......YET......

Would it be better if AMCN had down played it ? Ahhhhh no.

You hit a bit of a nerve there Gazza. ;)

[Deano]

yes it has to start somewhere, (and I hope it does grow) but its not there yet ! The article just seemed to paint a bigger picture ,thats all !!
pardon the opinion...............(FFS) G.

The biggest impression I got from the article was that it was a great piece of road and the competitors were all down to earth, hard case characters - it certainly didn't play up any undeserved glamour. Nowhere else I know of in NZ can you go nuts for over 2 minutes on a piece of closed road.

[Ivan]

Damn Sams going, My chances will be screwed...

That piece of road is Brilliant I loveit, Ive been up there a few times in my car and also on my RGV...


Yip Warren Turners pretty quick,


Hmmmmm Aaron Slight lives in Masterton now I wonder if he will make a guest apperence????:Police:

[Deano]

Damn Sams going, My chances will be screwed...

That piece of road is Brilliant I loveit, Ive been up there a few times in my car and also on my RGV...


Yip Warren Turners pretty quick,


Hmmmmm Aaron Slight lives in Masterton now I wonder if he will make a guest apperence????:Police:

Sam Flynn or Sam Smith ?

I haven't heard back from Sam Smith.

I would like to get Aaron there and will be following up on this.

I'd even lend him the Repsol - it'd be great to see a CBR on top of the podium :yes:

[Tony & Carolyn]

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.CBR on top of the podium :yes:[/QUOTE]

Deano you must stop this afternoon drinking...........:bleh:

[jimbo600]

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.CBR on top of the podium :yes:

Deano you must stop this afternoon drinking...........:bleh:[/QUOTE]

Well it sure as shit aint going to be a R1 ridden by a sasquatch either bro'

[Sully60]

Well it sure as shit aint going to be a R1 ridden by a sasquatch either bro'

Careful there, sasquatch's are known to be bad tempered creatures.
Being a a race into the back block hills of the Wairarapa you may need to take heed as you are entering one of their known habitats.

And word on the street is the black R1 is pretty fearsome too. Don't turn your back for a second!

[roogazza]

I beg to differ. You are applying an personal artificial value to people's achievements. Just because Tony Samson isn't Aaron Slight, and Deano isn't Carl Fogarty, that doesn't make their showing to date on that hill road of any less value nor is it indicative of any deficiency in the relative merits of their skills.

The only way it will even get close to the Mini-TT International standing you seem to think it should have prior to getting any publicity is for it to ... be.... publicised.

Widely.

Thank you AMCN.

My my, we did hit a nerve didn't we ! Disagree away ! I'm not part of your mutual admiration society.
Stop reading shit into my simple observation, little man.............

[Tony & Carolyn]

Deano you must stop this afternoon drinking...........:bleh:

Well it sure as shit aint going to be a R1 ridden by a sasquatch either bro'[/QUOTE]

well... now you mention it sasquatch was thinking bout entering..... but only if his good close friend with the one lady owner gsxr 600 is going to support his mate with the repsol honda an show the local riders you can have fun with out consequence.......... ride to ride another day!!!!!

[jimbo600]

Well it sure as shit aint going to be a R1 ridden by a sasquatch either bro'

well... now you mention it sasquatch was thinking bout entering..... but only if his good close friend with the one lady owner gsxr 600 is going to support his mate with the repsol honda an show the local riders youn can have fun with out consequence.......... ride to ride another day!!!!![/QUOTE]

Yep this is one lady who'll be there alright.

Unless its raining, or windy, or I have my period.

[limbimtimwim]

That sasquatch is pretty keen on that other hill.

I'll be there, to claim victory in F3.

The article in the magazine is awesome.

[Flyno]

Sam Flynn, he means

[dickytoo]

Dereck McAdam has expressed interest.




that is derek's way of saying he is keen!

[moT]

where is wairarapa

[skelstar]

The Wairarapa is kinda the right hand side of the lower North Island. Type 'Carterton Wellington' into maps.google.com

Will update the cliffhanger site real soon with a wizzy embedded map.

[scracha]

The Wairarapa is kinda the right hand side of the lower North Island. Type 'Carterton Wellington' into maps.google.com

Will update the cliffhanger site real soon with a wizzy embedded map.

Code attached bro. Apologies if there's any errors but can't test it on your website now can I :-)

[skelstar]

Yeah cheers, already got that on my local machine at home, just got to update the server copy.

[scracha]

Yeah cheers, already got that on my local machine at home, just got to update the server copy.
And it worked 1st time? Cripes...that's unusual for my hacking. If the server supports php I have a more spiffy interactive version that stores markers and other details in a database. In plain English, I want to see markers with mouseover's that show where everyone has crashed...lol

[skelstar]

Oh yeah, have had a reasonable amount of experience with PHP. Hmm... we don't want to know where people have crashed.

Actually, and Dean[o] can correct me here, but I think theres been VERY LITTLE in the way of crashes with this event. I think its because you get lots of opportunity to get the fastest times, no hero or zero mentality.

[koba]

That bloody great cliff will be reason enough for me to dao all i can to avoid crashing :pinch:

[Sanx]

If it wasn't on my other half's birthday, I'd be keen to come down and give it a go on my little twofiddy. Oh well, maybe next year.

[Ocean1]

If it wasn't on my other half's birthday, I'd be keen to come down and give it a go on my little twofiddy. Oh well, maybe next year.

When her birthday will be... ? :scratch:

[Sanx]

When her birthday will be... ? :scratch:

No, 'cos March 18th 2009 is a Wednesday. And the hill-climb's likely to be on the weekend.

[Ocean1]

No, 'cos March 18th 2009 is a Wednesday. And the hill-climb's likely to be on the weekend.

Ah, right. Not trading in on a more race-calander-friendly version then...

[skelstar]

Hill Climb is 15th/16th of March this year.

[Deano]

A dude went over the cliff hanger corner (#8) in 03 or 04 - he got a nice helicopter ride to the hospital. I'm not aware of any other crashes. Although an MV was 'dropped' this year while turning in gravel, and a motard slipped over in the wet grass in the pits.

[limbimtimwim]

Oh ho ho ho!!! The motard!!!

It makes me LOL still.

[skelstar]

Didn't a Motard go through a lengthy braking manouvre into the cliffhanger corner and just 'bump' the fencepost?

We don't want any incidences this year... unless they make us laugh! :angry:

[flame]

Didn't a Motard go through a lengthy braking manouvre into the cliffhanger corner and just 'bump' the fencepost?



yeah, but that was later on the track,well after the finish line so we wont count that one......was kinda funny all the same:D

[Deano]

yeah, but that was later on the track,well after the finish line so we wont count that one......was kinda funny all the same:D

He forgot we were using the 'shortened version' of the road. :bash:

[cowpoos]

where is wairarapa

fuck of all people to ask that question...you would have to have been the last person I'ld have guessed to ask that!!! fuckin hell!!

I assumed you were born there??


Edit: And as for the AMCN article, someone finally got a decent pic of me with my helmet off!
you that chick on the aprillia???

[Kickaha]

I assumed you were born there??

Why? has he got 6 fingers and webbed feet?

Might try and talk Divvo into stopping off with the sidecar for this

[Ronin]

Why? has he got 6 fingers and webbed feet?

Might try and talk Divvo into stopping off with the sidecar for this

Hey Lissa... Grab the banjo... That kickaha sure does have a purdy mouth :buggerd:

[Deano]

We now have 2 Aussie racers keen to come over next year. I'll be getting my entry form in early - looks like we might have to restrict entries for the first time ever.

[scrivy]

Why? has he got 6 fingers and webbed feet?

Might try and talk Divvo into stopping off with the sidecar for this

Good on ya Kick -they could use the laugh!!! :whistle:;):dodge:

[Nicksta]

We now have 2 Aussie racers keen to come over next year. I'll be getting my entry form in early - looks like we might have to restrict entries for the first time ever.
argh, dont say that.. i havent got mine in yet.....
how are the MNZ licence holder numbers for the under 600cc class looking?

[Deano]

argh, dont say that.. i havent got mine in yet.....
how are the MNZ licence holder numbers for the under 600cc class looking?

No panic, we haven't received any entries just yet - but there has been a lot of interest shown.

I can think of 6 for the open class, and 4 for the <600cc, so it's looking pretty good this far out.

[Lissa]

Here is a link to the thread regarding the Rally to be held at the Hill Climb for racers and spectators alike:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=63184

[Deano]

Bump...............any more folk interested in helping out with marshaling at this event ? You get a great view of the bikes roaring up the hill.

Any pretenders out there want to have a go at knocking Drew off his throne ?

[motorbyclist]

that looks mean!

i'm sure this has already been asked, but what's the story with licencing? i suppose a day licence or just a normal full class 6 road licence wouldn't cut it?

reckon a nutter on a stock NC30 would stand a chance? it looks a bit fast paced for the old girl

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[limbimtimwim]

reckon a nutter on a stock NC30 would stand a chance? it looks a bit fast paced for the old girlNo chance in the 600cc class. But me and you will have a good time, I will most likely enter my '35.

[Deano]

A full competition licence is only required if you intend on entering the champion ship classes. You could enter F3 support class. No day licence needed.

[motorbyclist]

A full competition licence is only required if you intend on entering the champion ship classes. You could enter F3 support class. No day licence needed.

so for f3 i just register and turn up on the day?

[Deano]

so for f3 i just register and turn up on the day?

Yep. There's 2 days as well. A bit of practice on Saturday will help improve your times more quickly on Sunday.

[skelstar]

I thought Sat was mostly for trash talking?

Will times on Sat count towards fastest time again this year Deano?

[Deano]

I thought Sat was mostly for trash talking?

Will times on Sat count towards fastest time again this year Deano?

The rules clearly state that Saturday is practice only. Times do not count for the Championship.

What part of practice do you not understand ?

[quallman1234]

So you don't even need to buy a day lience if your entering in say streetstock?

[Deano]

So you don't even need to buy a day lience if your entering in say streetstock?

No day licence required. Sweet to enter streetstock, but anyone entering the 2 championship classes must have an MNZ Full Competition Licence.

[Deano]

Please support our sponsors !!

There has been a few bike thefts lately - Anyone need a lock and chain ?- see Beveridge Locksmith Services on Queens Drive Lower Hutt.

Looking at buying a Ducati ? See the new Motomart premises on Rutherford Street, Lower Hutt.

After some tyres - have you tried Continentals ? They do road, sport and race attacks, tested and proven by our own Jay Lawrence (JayRacer37).

There are still some classes that have no sponsors as yet so contact me if you would like to support this great event.

[GIXser]

jeez,, i wish i could make it than i could give Drew the learn, it hapens to fall on the same day that the Auckland hairdressing champs are on,,:weep:
on a serious note<

Go hard Guys and gals,! one of these days i would love to come down and watch..

[cowpoos]

jeez,, i wish i could make it than i could give Drew the learn, it hapens to fall on the same day that the Auckland hairdressing champs are on,,:weep:
on a serious note<

Go hard Guys and gals,! one of these days i would love to come down and watch..
huh why arn't you going down fella?? I thought since drews riding your bike you'd be there!!

[fatboyzed]

put me down for the pre 89 class, just have to figure out how to make the gsx go round corners now.

[Deano]

put me down for the pre 89 class, just have to figure out how to make the gsx go round corners now.

Were you at the sprint today ? Danny ?

[Clivoris]

I've got the Cliffhanger bug Deano, but have payed up for the Taupo trackday so I can improve my times there. If however the trackday doesnt go ahead due to low subscriptions I will be a starter. Just to be clear, if you get 6 full MNZ licence holders in F3 will it them become a championship class?

[jellywrestler]

hey folks, if you want to get some coaching and practice in early bernard racing are holding a track day at manfeild 25th feb. limited numbers tickets available spydaman@ihug.co.nz
cheers

[skelstar]

Maybe the Bernard Boys would like to have go at our hill? ...we sell tickets to that too... hillclimb@cliffhanger.org.nz

[Deano]

Just to be clear, if you get 6 full MNZ licence holders in F3 will it them become a championship class?

Sorry but no.

The support classes are simply support classes.

There are only 2 championship classes, as per MNZ rules.

You can enter the 2 championship classes if you have an MNZ full competition licence.

We need 6 racers in each of the 2 championship classes in order for it to be a championship.

Hope that has cleared it up.


hey folks, if you want to get some coaching and practice in early bernard racing are holding a track day at manfeild 25th feb. limited numbers tickets available spydaman@ihug.co.nz
cheers

Like how to carve up dudes on slower bikes ?:Pokey:

:shutup::whocares:

[Deano]

Maybe the Bernard Boys would like to have go at our hill? ...we sell tickets to that too... hillclimb@cliffhanger.org.nz

They were invited, but after speaking to Brian I don't think they are coming.

[Tony.OK]

Like how to carve up dudes on slower bikes ?:Pokey:

:shutup::whocares:

Cmon Deano,its time to let it go...............
Once you accept you are simply a lesser person life will become easier:violin:

Seriously though,looks like an awesome event:niceone:

[Clivoris]

Sorry but no.

The support classes are simply support classes.



Cool. No need to scramble around getting my club licence upgraded.

[fatboyzed]

Yup, Was there, cant seam to get the petrol from the tank to the motor fast enuf that why i only done two runs.

[koba]

Cool. No need to scramble around getting my club licence upgraded.

Haha was just thinking the same!

[Clivoris]

Haha was just thinking the same!

Shit man. If you beat me again I might have to admit that you're cuter than I am. Might be time for another poll. Is Unicorn boy going to give it a lunge? I wonder if Nicksta will be putting in an appearance. I'm almost regretting signing up for the 7th KB trackday.

[koba]

Shit man. If you beat me again I might have to admit that you're cuter than I am. Might be time for another poll. Is Unicorn boy going to give it a lunge? I wonder if Nicksta will be putting in an appearance. I'm almost regretting signing up for the 7th KB trackday.

Go on, you know you want to.
*cough cough* sickie sorry frosty *cough cough* could I have a refund *cough cough* sorry to let you down, just so ill...


Seriously tho, the hill climb will be there next year. :banana:

[Clivoris]

Go on, you know you want to.
*cough cough* sickie sorry frosty *cough cough* could I have a refund *cough cough* sorry to let you down, just so ill...


Seriously tho, the hill climb will be there next year. :banana:

My priority is to get some track time at Taupo to improve my times for the first round of the Actrix Winter Series. So my assault on the Hill might have to wait. It's a no lose situation for me:banana: either way I get to scare myself while learning more about physics. I wonder if I could run both bikes again if I do the Hill climb?

[koba]

My priority is to get some track time at Taupo to improve my times for the first round of the Actrix Winter Series. So my assault on the Hill might have to wait. It's a no lose situation for me:banana: either way I get to scare myself while learning more about physics. I wonder if I could run both bikes again if I do the Hill climb?

Hmmm, now there is an idea...

I have both the streetstock and the VFR myself....

[Deano]

You can definitely enter more than 1 bike, although it does reduce the number of runs on each bike by 50%.....something to consider if you are 'competing' against your peers.

I will check with the commitee about whether 2 entry fees are required, as that is how it is with the championship classes.

[White trash]

Hey Dean, I wont be there bro. Sorry :(

[cowpoos]

Hey Dean, I wont be there bro. Sorry :(
eh??? Don't thin ya can beat ya brother on that fancy pants GSX-R huh???
Well ya know the PTRacing 812 is on offer if you Need it...

[Deano]

Well ya know the PTRacing 812 is on offer if you Need it...

Why don't you enter on it ?

[skelstar]

Well ya know the PTRacing 812 is on offer if you Need it...
...and that Bernard Racing 'learn how to qualify day' is on the 25th... just a thought...

[Deano]

I have checked with the organising committee and an entry is required per person per bike.

So two classes = 2 entry fees.

This might put me off entering F1 and F3.

Would it be considered rude if *I* were to win a class prize ? As opposed to just being a prize wanker ?

[Mooch]

I have checked with the organising committee and an entry is required per person per bike.

So two classes = 2 entry fees.

This might put me off entering F1 and F3.

Would it be considered rude if *I* were to win a class prize ? As opposed to just being a prize wanker ?

Only if it were in "bear"s class, hopefully Motormart will award a prize for the fastest road legal 750 vtwin ...... like a free service .....Are you listening "Pat" :banana::banana:

[motorbyclist]

gutted

can't come unless i win lotto or borrow a bike

[kinger]

Now then, now then....
....is there an organised KB camping area to be arranged within the campsite.
We're coming down, spectators only, but having done the TT in the same role, am a little curious.
We missed tying up with the KBs at the cold kiwi, but had a great time anyway, so we're heading down for the hoot:eek:
Should others be heading South past Taupo on the Saturday early AM, let us know a time and we'll meet up for the run down.
Oh, and if this is in the wrong bit of the forum, could an administrator please move it to the right one for me please.

[Deano]

The campsite is only about an acre and I would say that KBers will make up most of the crowd.

I envy you having been to the TT - have got it on my 'list of things to do'.

[flame]

Wicked news that KTL Motorcycles are sponsoring the Cliffhanger open class! Onya Kerry :niceone:,
And great to see all the other sponsors generosity! Awsome stuff Deano for getting the word out to them all, and acheiving some great support in return for all your effort.

I think I'll be doing my best to get near the Motomart prize :shifty: hmmmmmm so who is entering BEARS?

[et al]

hmmmmmm so who is entering BEARS?
Am thinking about it (just thinking, mind).

[Lissa]

Now then, now then....
....is there an organised KB camping area to be arranged within the campsite.
We're coming down, spectators only, but having done the TT in the same role, am a little curious.
We missed tying up with the KBs at the cold kiwi, but had a great time anyway, so we're heading down for the hoot:eek:
Should others be heading South past Taupo on the Saturday early AM, let us know a time and we'll meet up for the run down.
Oh, and if this is in the wrong bit of the forum, could an administrator please move it to the right one for me please.

Visit the Cliffhanger website. Also see my siggy for information on the Rally and campsite. Awesome you can make it!

[skelstar]

Well you know if I'm entering flame, it will be in BEARS...

[Clivoris]

Well now Mr Deano, it seems that I must put my money where my mouth is now that KB trackday 7 is off. Am I correct in understanding that it is $40 for the saturday and $40 for the support classes on Sunday? I will fill the forms and post off tomorrow. Why is my puku doing flip-flops?

[Deano]

Well now Mr Deano, it seems that I must put my money where my mouth is now that KB trackday 7 is off. Am I correct in understanding that it is $40 for the saturday and $40 for the support classes on Sunday? I will fill the forms and post off tomorrow. Why is my puku doing flip-flops?

Yep - bugger about the trackday, but I'm sure that you will learn more about yourself in.......say 2 and a half minutes on the hill climb than most people experience in a lifetime...

to quote a better man than I.

And to be honest - street racing gives me more butterflies than 'the hill'. It's only a hill, which are inherently innocuous eh Katman ;)
:shutup:

[skelstar]

And to be honest - street racing gives me more butterflies than 'the hill'. It's only a hill, which are inherently innocuous eh Katman ;)
:shutup:
My puku is doing flip flops too Clive, but after that first corner (albeit at 200+) no-one is seeing you ride anyway.

[Deano]

My puku is doing flip flops too Clive, but after that first corner (albeit at 200+) no-one is seeing you ride anyway.

That's a bloody good point Skels, after the first corner, it's all uphill......hang on.....

but seriously, if you survive the first corner, you only need to be wary of the next couple, then the cliff hanger corner, then the flat out kinks at (250kph + on a 1000),...

ummmm, I'm not really helping am I ??

[Clivoris]

I'm starting to feel glad that my 400 is only geared for 197kmh. Might have to scrounge some sprockets.

[skelstar]

Still have to make that 'cliffhanger @ normal speed' movie for the/us nervous punters.

[slowpoke]

Still have to make that 'cliffhanger @ normal speed' movie for the/us nervous punters.

Hey Skels, you could always use footage of me from last year for an instant slow motion "effect".......:doh:

[Mooch]

Still have to make that 'cliffhanger @ normal speed' movie for the/us nervous punters.

Do you need a hand with this , We could for example video the road at the "speed limit" super impose static shots of each corner , and then maybe overlay Andrew Criag's run for the racers...Mooch

[skelstar]

Got a camera setup already, and pro-editing software so pretty much sorted. Could do something like that, but have seen static pics of the corners and they all look the same really... pretty boring. Ha, could have AC's video playing in the corner too, but its not really good quality eh... mine is 800x480 30fps which should be a lot better.

[kinger]

Just out of curiosity, and as an obvious "not a race rep" rider, (although my leathers and bike DO match.....all black!), what class would I be looking at entering in if I felt so inclined?
A 1300 120bhp muscle bike with good torque and a lack of inclination to wheelie off the line should be a fun run methinks...:whistle:

[skelstar]

You my friend would be in F1. 1000cc bikes and bigger... but really I reckon doesn't matter what class if you're just in for a laugh. No-one is going to know unless they look at the entry forms eh.

[JayRacer37]

Hey guys,

just reading this thing on the home page and I see my name is on it, so i'd best get round to entering...can you tell me what the entry details are and how much I need to pay? Who shall I send it too?

(Oh...and ask sponsor kindly if I can use the bikey...)

Cheers, Jay #37 :pinch:

[skelstar]

Jay: checkout www.cliffhanger.org.nz ... there should be an entry form there with details.

[speights_bud]

I've had a little browse around the site but couldnt see anything about who's registered, is there somewhere we can se who's entered? im pretty interested in streetstock (so long as the sponsors let me run it) but not sure if a class will be run/enough interest.

[skelstar]

No, that information is not stored on the Cliff Hanger website sorry. Best discussed in here to be honest.

[speights_bud]

Cheers, so then i guess i'd better be asking who's entering into the streetstock class? Aj? Luke? anyone else?

[koba]

Cheers, so then i guess i'd better be asking who's entering into the streetstock class? Aj? Luke? anyone else?

I'm keen if the rg is sorted by then,otherwise it will be f3 for me. Havn't entered officially yet.

[(P)]

what class would I be in with my gsx?

I'm pretty damn quick too.

Is there prize money up for grabs, I only race for money.

[scracha]

I can't face the drive down there on my ownesum sooooo......

Anyone from *Auckland/Hamilton/Tauranga going who's got space for a bike in their van/trailer? I've got a 2 bike trailer (actually a 3 bike one but it'd struggle with 3 faired bikes) but my car isn't up to the job of pulling 2 bikes to wellywood.

*I can get my bike over to these places if it's a hassle coming out to the sticks.

[Str8 Jacket]

I can't face the drive down there on my ownesum sooooo......

Anyone from *Auckland/Hamilton/Tauranga going who's got space for a bike in their van/trailer? I've got a 2 bike trailer (actually a 3 bike one but it'd struggle with 3 faired bikes) but my car isn't up to the job of pulling 2 bikes to wellywood.

*I can get my bike over to these places if it's a hassle coming out to the sticks.

HTFU and get your grumpy lil arse down here!

[scracha]

HTFU and get your grumpy lil arse down here!
Aside from my hating long drives, I'm too poor to afford the gogo juice on my ownesum.

[Str8 Jacket]

Aside from my hating long drives, I'm too poor to afford the gogo juice on my ownesum.

Furry muffs then...

And for the record skellygrumpypoos, I CAN say HTFU to anything! :p

[Mooch]

Aside from my hating long drives, I'm too poor to afford the gogo juice on my ownesum.


Cool , looks like I'll get quickest 748R time then .....

[scracha]

Cool , looks like I'll get quickest 748R time then .....
Probably...lol. It scares me silly compared to the 400. I've done less than 20kms on it in the past 4 months [it's been sick] so i'll be nervous as hell. Yes, another one for my excuse book.

I'm gonna assume I can find someone else who's driving down & just enter.

Since it's a public road I presume it's rather bumpy so are softish road bike settings the order of the day?

[James Deuce]

I had a good look at the road a couple of weeks ago and it was suffering from hideous tar bleed and the seal had peeled off in the wheel tracks on a couple of the faster corners, like the first (very fast) right hander.

It's not bumpy per se, but road settings will be fine. Don't worry, I'll be there shitting myself right alongside you.

[Trudes]

I had a good look at the road a couple of weeks ago and it was suffering from hideous tar bleed and the seal had peeled off in the wheel tracks on a couple of the faster corners, like the first (very fast) right hander.

It's not bumpy per se, but road settings will be fine. Don't worry, I'll be there shitting myself right alongside you.

Went for a ride over it yesterday, the seal was pretty shithouse, the tar looked slippery and sticky, with a bit of sun on it, will be pretty grotty.:pinch:
Any way anything would be likely to be done to it before the event?? (not necessarily asking you Jim)

[scracha]

Who has contacts with the kiwi mafia....sorry...Fulton Hogan?

[cowpoos]

Hey Skels, you could always use footage of me from last year for an instant slow motion "effect".......:doh:
I thought you were riding like that to get maximum exposure for your sponsers!! making sure that any logos were seen clearly on the fairings of your bike!!!

[Clivoris]

My sponsor (Mrs Clivoris) has confirmed postage of my entry form. You'se other 400's can only turn up if you allow me to Armour All your tyres.:baby:

[James Deuce]

I'm bringing some cuzzies. Your 400 will be on blocks bro.

[koba]

My sponsor (Mrs Clivoris) has confirmed postage of my entry form. You'se other 400's can only turn up if you allow me to Armour All your tyres.:baby:

Hope I get the rg done by then in that case....

Dont rate my chances on the 400 when corners are involved! Armour All or not!

[James Deuce]

Went for a ride over it yesterday, the seal was pretty shithouse, the tar looked slippery and sticky, with a bit of sun on it, will be pretty grotty.:pinch:
Any way anything would be likely to be done to it before the event?? (not necessarily asking you Jim)

My one bag of kitty litter isn't really going to help much.

[Clivoris]

My one bag of kitty litter isn't really going to help much.

I heard you got big bags Ow.

[Mooch]

Probably...lol. It scares me silly compared to the 400. I've done less than 20kms on it in the past 4 months [it's been sick] so i'll be nervous as hell. Yes, another one for my excuse book.

I'm gonna assume I can find someone else who's driving down & just enter.

Since it's a public road I presume it's rather bumpy so are softish road bike settings the order of the day?


Had reasonably firm road settings last year and the bike didn't move around to much on the bumps..... But then , I can't ride for sh*t away so I'm the wrong person to be handing out advice. BTW are you having issues with the 748R ?

[skelstar]

I'm pretty sure that the surface was going to be redone before the event, but maybe thats happened already?

Lets face it, you have TWO DAYS to sort out your lines/balls/excuses/brolly dollies ... and theres effectively NO-ONE WATCHING. I'm going to suck it up and have a damn good go at this for the above reasons.




...but still shitting myself a little

[Kendog]

NO-ONE WATCHING.

I will be watching ;)

[slowpoke]

I thought you were riding like that to get maximum exposure for your sponsers!! making sure that any logos were seen clearly on the fairings of your bike!!!

You're on to my cunning plan! This year I'm gonna ride side saddle to obscure even less signage, I'll reverse the sides on each run to maximise exposure for all concerned.

[Deano]

Re the road surface - the Mayor has spoken to his roading people and was assured that all will be good.

[James Deuce]

Excellent! It should be cooler by the middle of March too.

[skelstar]

Excellent! It should be cooler by the middle of March too.
You going to bling the katana a bit before then (frame painted)?

[James Deuce]

No! That will be done as part of the repair process after I crash.

[scracha]

BTW are you having issues with the 748R ?

Yes, I haven't the balls for it :clap:

[flame]

Yes, I haven't the balls for it :clap:


What ever! you got balls! I dont have balls! I could give ya some oestragen though if it would help lol

seriously......Stevie ya ride bloody well, get on the thing and show it who's boss! I know ya can, your more than caperble matie. You would have a blast at the hilclimb! and we have room for ya to crash at our place Friday night

[skelstar]

Yeah mate, its going to be fucking fun.

[Drew]

There's some shop rivalry in this now, bring the "A" game boys and girls cos I'm gonna be riding like a man posessed!

You'll be prying the trophy out of my cold dead hands, or aplauding politely at my acceptance speach:first:

[Sully60]

aplauding politely

Eh? Whaat?

If you win it's :Punk::Punk::Punk: and whistling all the the way!


Because by that time I will have drunken myself into a stupor and think I'm at a rock concert.

[flame]

Eh? Whaat?

If you win it's :Punk::Punk::Punk: and whistling all the the way!


Because by that time I will have drunken myself into a stupor and think I'm at a rock concert.


hell yeah! I might even get totally out of control and flash the champ!!

[Sully60]

hell yeah! I might even get totally out of control and flash the champ!!


That's it!
Wether or not I get my stinking pile of crap bike going or not, I'm coming now!
Just have to see that!

Sorry Drew, but bro I'm sure you'll understand...:dodge:

[Drew]

That's it!
Wether or not I get my stinking pile of crap bike going or not, I'm coming now!
Just have to see that!

Sorry Drew, but bro I'm sure you'll understand...:dodge:

Now I'm torn, the cost of winning may be higher than that of losing.

[Sully60]

Now I'm torn, the cost of winning may be higher than that of losing.

Didn't you watch Sesame St?

It costs nothing to share. :hug:

[Drew]

Didn't you watch Sesame St?

It costs nothing to share. :hug:

I know a guy in Palmy that you'll get on real well with, given your generous sharing nature. Me...They're my toys, GET YOUR FRIGGIN OWN!!!

[Number One]

They're my toys, GET YOUR FRIGGIN OWN!!!

:innocent:....you called?

[skelstar]

What are you going to be on Drew? (bike not drugs)

[Drew]

What are you going to be on Drew? (bike not drugs)

Still to be determined, but fuck if my sponsors name wont be at eh top of the baord!

[SKIDA//00]

im from the masterton,this is a wicked hill to ride,the more people the better.
im riding my sv650 pro-twin,im challenging any pro-twin boys that come for top step.....:spanking:

[koba]

im from the masterton,this is a wicked hill to ride,the more people the better.
im riding my sv650 pro-twin,im challenging any pro-twin boys that come for top step.....:spanking:

Damn. :crybaby:
Guess that puts you in F3.
After seeing the SV650s in with a modified NC35 at manfeild in the weekend I'm quite worried.
They absolutley ate the 400 on the straights. and in the corners...

[James Deuce]

Damn. :crybaby:
Guess that puts you in F3.
After seeing the SV650s in with a modified NC35 at manfeild in the weekend I'm quite worried.
They absolutley ate the 400 on the straights. and in the corners...
Don't worry about it Malc. If you're going there intent on winning on your first time out, then the crash should be pretty spectacular. Take your time, run your own run. Hillclimbs give you that scope.

[Drew]

Damn. :crybaby:
Guess that puts you in F3.
After seeing the SV650s in with a modified NC35 at manfeild in the weekend I'm quite worried.
They absolutley ate the 400 on the straights. and in the corners...

I've only ever seen one 400 keep up with an SV in a drag race, and it was Glen Williams SV too, but it can be done. I hate to think of what has to be done, it's very impressive to watch a FZR400 pull away down the back straight of Pukie though.

[Drew]

Don't worry about it Malc. If you're going there intent on winning on your first time out, then the crash should be pretty spectacular. Take your time, run your own run. Hillclimbs give you that scope.

. Ahem...

[koba]

Don't worry about it Malc. If you're going there intent on winning on your first time out, then the crash should be pretty spectacular. Take your time, run your own run. Hillclimbs give you that scope.

Present King of the Cliff Hanger is local legend, Drew Mair, although he will have some tough competition in 2008 from the likes of Jay Lawrence, Derek McAdam, Glen Williams and...........a champion Aussie Road Racer, all of whom have expressed interest in competing.

Never expected to come close!

Just have a better Idea of how fast stock and modified SV650's are.
Add corners and I'd be struggling to keep up with an ol' fulla on a katana. :dodge:
Go on.
You know you want to. :scooter:

[James Deuce]

. Ahem...
Yeah, but you're a legend. Malc is a legend in training.

[SKIDA//00]

Damn. :crybaby:
Guess that puts you in F3.
After seeing the SV650s in with a modified NC35 at manfeild in the weekend I'm quite worried.
They absolutley ate the 400 on the straights. and in the corners...

f3 it is for me,ru gona give it a go.

[koba]

Yeah, but you're a legend. Malc is a legend in training.

I should probably get some training wheels...
May make " not quite a legend but nice try and thanks for the beer " then.

[koba]

f3 it is for me,ru gona give it a go.

Yup, all that remains is to get off my arse and enter.
Hope to have non-pretty fairings by then too. always great for the confidence on ones daily transport. :2thumbsup

[codgyoleracer]

I've only ever seen one 400 keep up with an SV in a drag race, and it was Glen Williams SV too, but it can be done. I hate to think of what has to be done, it's very impressive to watch a FZR400 pull away down the back straight of Pukie though.

The 400's (450's) - I can confirm will kick arse in a straight line, & have the potential to still win (note Andy Bolwell is the current F3 champ on his green meanie). The SV has its strengths in the drive off corners & the fact that they are a lot newer in design & tend to be more reliable (less worn out) as a result.

Going up Deanno's hill I suspect the SV would be overall a stronger package with its broader range of power delivery. Of course Drew knows all about this now riding his 749R aye.
Glen

[Sully60]

Just have a better Idea of how fast stock and modified SV650's are.
Add corners and I'd be struggling to keep up with an ol' fulla on a katana. :dodge:
Go on.
You know you want to. :scooter:

Your speed at the sprints: 212 km/h
Mine 209 km/h

Corners on the Cliffhanger that need the extra "grunt" of a twin 1 or maybe 2.

Should be interesting young man, I just have to get mine to run properly!
Number Ones bike might be a bit slow that weekend!

[Drew]

Going up Deanno's hill I suspect the SV would be overall a stronger package with its broader range of power delivery. Of course Drew knows all about this now riding his 749R aye.
Glen

I cant tell if you're taking the piss out of me or not here bro, I'll assume the best though.

I reckon it's the extra traction on corner exit that gives the twin an edge.

[Sully60]

I reckon it's the extra traction on corner exit that gives the twin an edge.

I totally agree with this but I don't think exit traction will be a problem for an SV on that hill.
Unless you use plastic tyres

[codgyoleracer]

[QUOTE=Drew;1444702]I cant tell if you're taking the piss out of me or not here bro, I'll assume the best though.

No - Def no piss taking mate, just a pragmatic view as ever from re engine delivery. :2thumbsup

[Number One]

I just have to get mine to run properly!
Number Ones bike might be a bit slow that weekend!

cough splutter - coffee spilled everywhere...excuuuuuuse me what?!!!

[Drew]

cough splutter - coffee spilled everywhere...excuuuuuuse me what?!!!

Sorry girl, did you not realise you are on the slow bike of the two?

[Number One]

Sorry girl, did you not realise you are on the slow bike of the two?

Actually now that he has ridden it I can say (cos he said) that I am on the faster of the two bikes...it just goes slower with me on it!
...and NO when I bought it I never signed any agreement with hubby that it would turn into a supplier of race parts for HIS bike! :argue:

[Drew]

...and NO when I bought it I never signed any agreement with hubby that it would turn into a supplier of race parts for HIS bike! :argue:

It was an unspoken agreement, totally, and utterly unspoken...by him.:laugh:

[Number One]

It was an unspoken agreement, totally, and utterly unspoken...by him.:laugh:

Given my penchant for administrative accuracy I'd say unless he filed his paaaaypper correctly...it never happened and or doesn't count :innocent: :sunny:

[quallman1234]

Soooo is it pre - entry or pay on the day?

[Deano]

im from the masterton,this is a wicked hill to ride,the more people the better.
im riding my sv650 pro-twin,im challenging any pro-twin boys that come for top step.....:spanking:

Looks like its time to start the trash talk.

I'm bringing my SV pro-twin Skida (number 5, Mark ?) and had plans on that top podium spot in F3 - although Sully60 will be one to watch and if GW is entering his SV in that class then, well......we might as well go home.

I'm also thinking of bringing the Repsol again to defend my F1 support title.

[Deano]

Soooo is it pre - entry or pay on the day?

I'll check how many entries so far.

I believe that there will be a limit of 45 in total.

Entries on the day are accepted but only if there are places available.

[quallman1234]

I'll check how many entries so far.

I believe that there will be a limit of 45 in total.

Entries on the day are accepted but only if there are places available.

Sweet where's the entry form?

[Deano]

Sweet where's the entry form?

www.cliffhanger.org.nz

Hill Climb page - find the blue link to the form

[koba]

Your speed at the sprints: 212 km/h
Mine 209 km/h

Corners on the Cliffhanger that need the extra "grunt" of a twin 1 or maybe 2.

Should be interesting young man, I just have to get mine to run properly!
Number Ones bike might be a bit slow that weekend!


Top speed is one thing but make it up hill and power is suddenly more of a factor than a good fairing and crouch!
Mine (Stock and 400cc) Did 12.99 standing.
A stock SV is at least a second faster.

That, I think, is whats going to matter on the hill.

Young Drew (not Mr Champ) did 214 on his (2nd gen) at one of the sprints. A Full fairing would probably help alot more too.


I reckon the SV's will piss on any 400s that show.
F3 modded 450's may be a different story?!


P.S. That doesn't mean I'm not going to give it all I got!

[James Deuce]

Well I'm popping in for a chance to ride up that hill using both sides of the road with no oncoming traffic or herds of cows.

[Deano]

Ok I've probably asked this before, but this is a further call for people who can help out at the hillclimb. (15 and 16 March)

If you are able to marshal, sausage sizzle or help out generally, can you please let me know in here or by PM.

Str8 Jacket - got your name down for the bbq. (Both days ?)

Number One - got your name down for driving a van (both days ?)

If you're coming down for the Rapa Rumble, this is a good opportunity to get involved and help out - meet the racers etc.

Please let me know if you can help out, specifying Sat and/or Sunday, or half day only ? Also please include your name and contact phone number, and preference of 'tasks'.

Cheers

[Str8 Jacket]

Str8 Jacket - got your name down for the bbq. (Both days ?)


Yeah mate. I'll be there both day's to do whatever. BBQ is sweet as with me.... Anyone know the entry cost to the rally yet?

[Number One]

Number One - got your name down for driving a van (both days ?)

Sounds good - I'll be there both days. I look forward to it :cool: The driving will all be off road aye :lol:

[Trudes]

I'm happy to drive the van when #1 wants a break, or if there are two vans, then taxi drive one, but I have intentions of sitting under a tree somewhere getting rather pissed, so will need to be told if I'm needed for this job before I crack into the drinks.:innocent:

[Str8 Jacket]

I'm happy to drive the van when #1 wants a break, or if there are two vans, then taxi drive one, but I have intentions of sitting under a tree somewhere getting rather pissed, so will need to be told if I'm needed for this job before I crack into the drinks.:innocent:

Werll if you cooked sausages then we could both sit around getting pissed..... Go n ya know ya want to! :yes:

[Trudes]

Werll if you cooked sausages then we could both sit around getting pissed..... Go n ya know ya want to! :yes:

Not sure if I want to get stuck next to your shriveled sausage again Hels.:bleh: Then again, the sitting about getting pissed AND helping doesn't sound too bad.

[Str8 Jacket]

Not sure if I want to get stuck next to your shriveled sausage again Hels.:bleh: Then again, the sitting about getting pissed AND helping doesn't sound too bad.

ya ha...... gono ya know ya want to. Would be good to let Mel to chill and relax for this weekend as she'll need it!!

[Trudes]

I just don't want to get stuck on the BBQ all day everyday, I do enough bloody cooking!:crybaby:
Must be time some other people volunteered for jobs too!!!

[t3mp0r4ry nzr]

please save me a spot in F3 as I will be sending through my application in the next couple of days, gotta beat skidda on his home turf:bash:

[Clivoris]

Must be time some other people volunteered for jobs too!!!

Aaah. Tis a common song that one. Huge ups to the Cliffhanger posse for the bloody good gigs they put on. I love you all long time.:love:

[Deano]

Yeah mate. I'll be there both day's to do whatever.

Mmmmm:spanking::lol:


BBQ is sweet as with me.... Anyone know the entry cost to the rally yet?

$15

[Deano]

I just don't want to get stuck on the BBQ all day everyday, I do enough bloody cooking!:crybaby:
Must be time some other people volunteered for jobs too!!!

I'm sure you can change jobs at half time.

This is grass roots stuff so it gets made up along the way, I will put your name forward and see what is allocated on the day.

[slowpoke]

Werll if you cooked sausages then we could both sit around getting pissed..... Go n ya know ya want to! :yes:

Just strap a few snags to a coupla bike zorsts, turn em at the top of the hill and by the time we get down they should be done....sorted!

[Trudes]

I'm sure you can change jobs at half time.

This is grass roots stuff so it gets made up along the way, I will put your name forward and see what is allocated on the day.

No worries.

[Lissa]

ya ha...... gono ya know ya want to. Would be good to let Mel to chill and relax for this weekend as she'll need it!!

I can bring the Burbon!!! ;)

[Deano]

Important notice.

Cliff Hanger Promotions are charging an additonal insurance levy, to cover their own insurance policy premiums.

The cost is $10 for one day, or $15 for the 2 days.

Please include this extra fee in your entry.

[SKIDA//00]

please save me a spot in F3 as I will be sending through my application in the next couple of days, gotta beat skidda on his home turf:bash:

bring it on kyle,if you need a place to stay,give me a txt and ill sort it for you..

[Deano]

bring it on kyle,if you need a place to stay,give me a txt and ill sort it for you..

How's the road surface looking Mark ? Has it been resealed nicely ?

Been practicing ? ....dare I say you'll need it :Pokey:

[SKIDA//00]

How's the road surface looking Mark ? Has it been resealed nicely ?

Been practicing ? ....dare I say you'll need it :Pokey:

i may have been up the hill a few times!!!!!!!!!nah the road sux at the mo,they hav'nt touch the road yet.....:Punk:

[Deano]

9 entries in so far. 36 places left.

[scracha]

So...anyone from Hamilton, Tauranga, Auckland going?

[SKIDA//00]

9 entries,whaaaat.come ppl get those entries in its going to be a great event.
ive just given entry forms to 4 ppl 2dae.those 36 spots are going to fill up quick..:Oi:

[Deano]

Any body willing to assist the organisers with marshalling, sausage sizzling etc will get a free lunch on each day and free entry to the Rapa Rumble Rally.

We still need more people to help out. Any takers ?

[t3mp0r4ry nzr]

bring it on kyle,if you need a place to stay,give me a txt and ill sort it for you..

Cheers dude, will be in touch!