Whos going to give racing a go this year??

[cowpoos]

After what seems like a Boom year for KBers starting racing...who's keen to give it a shot this year??

What are you plans?? Ie: bike/class wise??

and what are you hoping to achieve?

[Quasievil]

After what seems like a Boom year for KBers starting racing...who's keen to give it a shot this year??

What are you plans?? Ie: bike/class wise??

and what are you hoping to achieve?

For me , not interested anymore, high costs little return ie a few laps a couple of times on race day............ya fucking what? as well as what I see as poorly run events being to often the case.

Trackdays are where its at for this fella:woohoo:

Good luck to those that race though, Im there to watch

[merv]

Mate I retired from competition at the end of 1984 and never renewed my competition licence after it expired mid-1985. Road and adventure rides are where its at for my old bones these days when I have time. Don't mind watching young fellahs race though of course.

[Colapop]

A track day for a start. I'd like to give sidecars a go (swinging) too.

[Delphinus]

Would like to give it a go... Might put some crash bungs on my Triumph and take it up to one of the track days in Timaru/chch.
Gotta buy a new work vehicle in the next few months... tossing up between a station wagon and trailering the bike or just get a van...

[Trudes]

If someone wants to give me a bike, race leathers, a tow vehicle and trailer I will :mellow: Seriously.
But seeing as how that's not about to happen, I'll stick to being a spectator and fan of the big kids.

[boomer]

I was going to race but i think i'm just gonna buy all the gears and do track days; every track day i can.


That way i can keep the expense down and still learn everyone

[Sketchy_Racer]

Track days are great and I enjoy getting on the track, but I love the satifaction of getting in a race battle with someone on the track. Trackdays can't provide that satifaction for me.

plus you can't say to the chicks that you race if all you do is track days!

[Marknz]

Yep, I'm thinking about it. Most likely a 600 of some sort in the Vic Clubmans class. After a few years of racing buckets in Aussie, it will be good to get on something a little less cramped and take some time to learn how to race it properly. I'll do plenty of track days too, but small steps for this year if I can get it all organised, and then look at something a little more serious for '09.

[Nasty]

Don't really think I would cope ... but hey I think I make an ok grid dolly! Check your chinstraps girl!

[boomer]

plus you can't say to the chicks that you race if all you do is track days!


Listening to the guys in the pitts at a track day .....they're racing.. :Punk:

ahhaha

[Pumba]

Got me my Bike (RX125) and all the gears know and I will be racing buckets at Mt Wellington this year, cant wait.

[98tls]

Yep going to drag my old bones about on the recently aquired Honda.The street racing is what i am looking forward to the most but have to do the track part first before i can.Looking forward to giving it a go instead of watching.:wari:At my age combined with what i will be riding i am not expecting wonders but am sure i will go out there and have a ball.Kind of feels odd that after riding bikes since i was 9 years old i am basically going back to square one as far as the in/outs of racing go,got to admit after many bikes and thousands of kms over the years i sometimes find my interest waning but this has me well interested again and figure i will learn heaps so all is good,no doubt improve my road riding as well.

[nudemetalz]

I think I might give buckets a go this year.
Need to find a derelict CB125 twin as that's what I used to race many moons ago.

[Dodgy]

I keep on thinking of coming back to racing, I always had a lot of fun. But, then once I factored in how much time and $$$ I spent against how much actual racetime, and the per minute ratio was high! I mean, how many actual minutes of racing do you do at a race event (multiply lap time by number of race laps). Vic Club almost had more time devoted to practice than racing!

Nats was always fun, but the weather was invariably crap. One year it was all rain at Puke and then Teretonga and not a lot of sun in between. The travel was an adventure in itself and last time I went with the gimp in his bus and Craig Sheriffs. The number of eggs that were thrown that year :)

Now, I engage in flying old warbirds. Its about the same per hour and you can have a lot of fun low flying and aeros

Having said that, I still have a lot of RS125 parts (like the BPS ignition) that I have to decide upon whether to keep or sell off this year. Mmmmmmm

[Tony.OK]

Yeah I'm gonna give it a try,bikes nearly finished,sick of riding on the road worrying all the time.
Guess I'll start in clubmans
Would like to think I'd get in the top 3's at some point.
Can't not have a go then regret it later.

Bikes an 06 Blade
Traxxion AK-20 fork cartridges
Ohlins 46PRXLS rear
PClll
Full Akra race sys on its way
BMC race filters
Etc

Probably spent too much but hey,gotta have a hobby and still cheaper than a boat:crazy:

Going down to Manfeild on Sat to give her a shake down run,only done a couple of laps there,so will be very average I think.

Hardest thing so far is trying to get hold of PMCC to bloody join,may have to go with VMCC.

[98tls]

Yeah I'm gonna give it a try,bikes nearly finished,sick of riding on the road worrying all the time.
Guess I'll start in clubmans
Would like to think I'd get in the top 3's at some point.
Can't not have a go then regret it later.

Bikes an 06 Blade
Traxxion AK-20 fork cartridges
Ohlins 46PRXLS rear
PClll
Full Akra race sys on its way
BMC race filters
Etc

Probably spent too much but hey,gotta have a hobby and still cheaper than a boat:crazy:

Going down to Manfeild on Sat to give her a shake down run,only done a couple of laps there,so will be very average I think.

Hardest thing so far is trying to get hold of PMCC to bloody join,may have to go with VMCC. Very very nice.

[Tony.OK]

Very very nice.

Cheers,not quite finished,got some graphics coming to smarten it up.

[sAsLEX]

Yeah I'm gonna give it a try,bikes nearly finished,sick of riding on the road worrying all the time.
Guess I'll start in clubmans
Would like to think I'd get in the top 3's at some point.
Can't not have a go then regret it later.

Bikes an 06 Blade
Traxxion AK-20 fork cartridges
Ohlins 46PRXLS rear
PClll
Full Akra race sys on its way
BMC race filters
Etc

Probably spent too much but hey,gotta have a hobby and still cheaper than a boat:crazy:

Going down to Manfeild on Sat to give her a shake down run,only done a couple of laps there,so will be very average I think.

Hardest thing so far is trying to get hold of PMCC to bloody join,may have to go with VMCC.


You just need some nice wheels now......

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[skidMark]

i would race, but would need sponsers....i have no idea how to go about it.

[Tony.OK]

You just need some nice wheels now......

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38987&d=1155299906
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Hahaa,kinda why I spent nearly 3 grand on mine (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=60246),but MNZ says
8-7 Wheels may be replaced by those from another street legal model from the same
manufacturer.
NZ's a bit behind the times:zzzz:

[Weaver]

i would race, but would need sponsers....i have no idea how to go about it.

Have you read "Twist the wrist"?
I haven't, but i've been told it has stuff about getting sponsership.


Team Hellfish Racing would like to get into buckets this year. Depends on how things go with work though.

[onearmedbandit]

No idea about how to get sponsers mark? I'll give you an idea. Get a job, save every dollar you can to put into your own race bike (that you will have to buy), spend ages and lots of dollars getting track experience and race experience, travel the country going to different meetings (all at your own expense), start getting decent results, then maybe with the right luck you might get the right connections (networking) where a tyre shop will give you some stickers and a discount on tyres/chains/sprockets etc.

Basically if you want sponsers, they will want to see results. That isn't going to come without you spending your own money in the first place.

[skidMark]

No idea about how to get sponsers mark? I'll give you an idea. Get a job, save every dollar you can to put into your own race bike (that you will have to buy), spend ages and lots of dollars getting track experience and race experience, travel the country going to different meetings (all at your own expense), start getting decent results, then maybe with the right luck you might get the right connections (networking) where a tyre shop will give you some stickers and a discount on tyres/chains/sprockets etc.

Basically if you want sponsers, they will want to see results. That isn't going to come without you spending your own money in the first place.


darnit.....

bursting my bubble....how dare you haha

[Ivan]

i would race, but would need sponsers....i have no idea how to go about it.

Basically you aint gonna get none without racing in the first place.
After 5 years of solid racing Im startign to get some support,

And in racing there is no I would

either you do or you dont

[roadracingoldfart]

Basically you aint gonna get none without racing in the first place.
After 5 years of solid racing Im startign to get some support,

And in racing there is no I would

either you do or you dont


I would if i could but i cant so i didnt ....... Did you ???? lol.:msn-wink:

[98tls]

I would if i could but i cant so i didnt ....... Did you ???? lol.:msn-wink: Your phone number was way up there on my "things to do list" on new years eve.:laugh:Give you a ring in the next few days.

[GSVR]

I'd like to race an electric bike with A123 battery technology but can't afford the batteries for this toy. And what class would I be allowed to race in?

Hope I live long enough to see all this shit take off.

[Mumbles]

Fingers crossed 400cc to get the idea of what to do and not do... Clubmans B is suppose....
season 2.... If good enough (don't brake any bones) then onto a 600 for Clubmans A's
season 3...then look at racing in 2 class with the 600 in the winter series at the Vic club (More race time for ya buck)
Now just keep trolling trademe for a free or cheep 400cc bike :niceone:

Might need to start another post of whats the best bang for ya buck bike to start on er??? no one wants to get a lemon

[stify]

f3 for me(as soon as the house is sold an stuff)

my goal is to look like less of a muppet and learn stuff

[Sanx]

I was going to race but i think i'm just gonna buy all the gears and do track days; every track day i can. That way i can keep the expense down and still learn everyone

:killingme:killingme:killingme

Anyhoo...

One way or another, I'm going to give it a go this year. Plans are to get a 600, do a Clubmans series or two, and then give F2 ago.

Now ... just got to find the cash from somewhere ...

[t3mp0r4ry nzr]

I'm startn to like the idea of getting a tho to scare myself shitless witg wheelies and skids and stretching its legs in f1.ill wake up any minute and realise I aint mastered the sv yet...1 day

[Skunk]

If someone wants to give me a bike, race leathers, a tow vehicle and trailer I will :mellow: Seriously.
But seeing as how that's not about to happen, I'll stick to being a spectator and fan of the big kids.
You can ride my bucket at the next meet. Serious.

[cowpoos]

You can ride my bucket at the next meet. Serious.
I hope truds takes you up on that off skunk!! I would be disapointed in her if she doesn't...unless of course she bribes me with what has to be the best caremel slice in the world!!

[skidMark]

I hope truds takes you up on that off skunk!! I would be disapointed in her if she doesn't...unless of course she bribes me with what has to be the best caremel slice in the world!!


poos wanna donate me that pile of gixxer bits?

[cowpoos]

poos wanna donate me that pile of gixxer bits?
you can buy it off me if you like??

[Trudes]

You can ride my bucket at the next meet. Serious.

Wicked!!! I will definitely take you up on that offer kind Sir. Let me know when the next meet is ok!:rockon:

[James Deuce]

Hope I live long enough to see all this shit take off.

I don't. In fact I might go and fill the bath and hop in with the toaster, just so I don't have to.

Mrs Kendog. Never whinge about not being able to race in front of Bucket Racers. They give you a go on a POS commuter "tricked" out to look like pukka racing kit, and you like it, and then you get you're own and then pretty soon you're hooked and Mr Kendog is selling the GSXR to fund your habit, and then you start pimping the Ho-net out and it's a sad tale repeated over and over.

Mr Kendog, I seriously suggest you break her legs. She must stay in the kitchen.

[Trudes]

Where's the down side to it??
LOL, all sounds pretty good apart from the broken legs and the kitchen!

[Vagabond]

Would love to get onto a track this year, seeing as Iv'e never had the opportunity to do so before! Well apart from when I raced go-karts for about a year but that started getting too expensive and well I think a trackday down in Taupo should suit me down to the ground.

Hope to see some of ya's down there sometime soon.

[NC]

Yep, got me a great paying job this year and I've already started my 65 sit ups a day :)

[DMNTD]

I'm keen as to start racing this year and have even had evil/nasty thoughts of flicking my SD-R and getting an ER6 or SV650 or maybe even just going for a cheap 600cc and down grading my road bike.
Minimum I'll be doing is a power load of Taupo TD's

[Mr Merde]

Too old, too fat, too unfit and too lazy to go back to the road racing scene.

The 1/4 mile is what becons to me.

A sport that matches my sex life.

All over in 15 seconds or less

Bring it on

[speed63]

I'm keen as to start racing this year and have even had evil/nasty thoughts of flicking my SD-R and getting an ER6 or SV650 or maybe even just going for a cheap 600cc and down grading my road bike.
Minimum I'll be doing is a power load of Taupo TD's

Go For it Chris, The way you were lapping at Taupo you will do well. :first:

[DMNTD]

Go For it Chris, The way you were lapping at Taupo you will do well. :first:

Cheers mate but this honky has a lot to learn on the track...which tbh is a part of the appeal.
The other option I'm looking at is to simply race/TD an older SD.

[Str8 Jacket]

Im gonna start bucket racing my A100 as soon as I can. I really want to start racing in Street Stock this year but actually need to be able to afford a bike first! I figure bucket racing will be a great way to start learning about racing while having a blast! The guy's in Wellys are awesome and I already have the bike :niceone:
Im really excited about this year but dont think I can realistically afford to race and have a road bike, although my partner races his RG and its road registered so who knows. Bring on 2008!!!! :Punk:

[Shaun Harris]

Thought about it a couple of times, but the MRS keeps bashing me

[Shaun Harris]

Really? Christ I gotta pay extra for that :rolleyes:

The account is in OD all ready mate:sweatdrop

[Toast]

Yeah I'm gonna give it a try,bikes nearly finished,sick of riding on the road worrying all the time.
Guess I'll start in clubmans
Would like to think I'd get in the top 3's at some point.
Can't not have a go then regret it later.


Hardest thing so far is trying to get hold of PMCC to bloody join,may have to go with VMCC.

I think I read that you do 1:40 at Taupo, which will be too fast for Clubmans. Just go to Superbike.

PMCC are a nice old bunch but you'll have less headaches if you join up to Vic Club.

[Toast]

Might need to start another post of whats the best bang for ya buck bike to start on er??? no one wants to get a lemon

The most reliable one, Nick...which is probably going to be hard to pick.

A respectable model (ZXR, CBR, VFR) in relatively standard tune would be my pick.

[speights_bud]

This yea i've managed to find someone who will sponsor me a little into starting some racing. (Five Star Suzuki)
After many hard hours in preparation i finally got my RG150 run in after its seizure and ready for the Taupo Spectacular, the day went well and i finish second overall for the day (missed out on first by half a wheel!! :rockon: hehe) so finished with two second places and one first place. I'm pretty happy with that for my first race on the bike :) It's running pretty sweet and im looking forward to getting the VMCC winter series underway and anything else i can get myself enough coin to get entered into :)

I cant upload photo's twice so here's a link to some of the pics of the bike from the spectacular:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1362500&postcount=3222

(Photo number 3 is my favorite :P)

[Tony.OK]

I think I read that you do 1:40 at Taupo, which will be too fast for Clubmans. Just go to Superbike.

PMCC are a nice old bunch but you'll have less headaches if you join up to Vic Club.

So its not compulsory to start in clubmans?
It's the aggressive racing part that'll be the hardest thing to adjust to,done alot of track days but have always been happy to wait instead of carving ppl up or being carved up.
Can't wait!!......................but secretly shitting myself:bleh:

[Tony.OK]

This yea i've managed to find someone who will sponsor me a little into starting some racing. (Five Star Suzuki)
After many hard hours in preparation i finally got my RG150 run in after its seizure and ready for the Taupo Spectacular, the day went well and i finish second overall for the day (missed out on first by half a wheel!! :rockon: hehe) so finished with two second places and one first place. I'm pretty happy with that for my first race on the bike :) It's running pretty sweet and im looking forward to getting the VMCC winter series underway and anything else i can get myself enough coin to get entered into :)

I cant upload photo's twice so here's a link to some of the pics of the bike from the spectacular:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1362500&postcount=3222

(Photo number 3 is my favorite :P)

Hell that bike outside ya's got some good lean aye?:shit:
Nice pics!

I wonder if Fivestar would sponsor a Honda:eek:

[speights_bud]

Thanks :) There was some mutterings that i was too close to the other bike coming over the crest and forced him out, but like he said i gave him room and he just lost the front trying to cut back in on me :pinch:

im stoked that i finally have some nice pics after the few track days i've done on my old 250.
Hopefully now that i have some good results for Fivestar they might be even more generous toward me :msn-wink: But sorry i dont think they'd sponsor a honda, i mean who would? ;) :jerry:

[limbimtimwim]

So its not compulsory to start in clubmans?No, at least at vicclub it isn't.

But my opinion is don't do your first race in F1.

[roadracingoldfart]

Thought about it a couple of times, but the MRS keeps bashing me


You can get a few nasty injuries :spanking: like that Shaun..... take up bikes it dont hurt as much when you get it wrong :doctor: so im told by a guru.

[Toast]

So its not compulsory to start in clubmans?
It's the aggressive racing part that'll be the hardest thing to adjust to,done alot of track days but have always been happy to wait instead of carving ppl up or being carved up.
Can't wait!!......................but secretly shitting myself:bleh:

You almost certainly will take some time to adjust to the racing thing, as it is quite different to just going around a track at a good pace.

My pick would be that with your pace on that bike you'll probably be too far out front in Clubmans to learn much.

I suppose that you can always enter in to Clubmans if you think that the nerves will get to you, and then if you win first time out just jump on to the back of the F1 grid for the rest of the day. The clubs should be sweet about this.

Now your only challenge is sleeping the night before your first meet :D

[Tony.OK]

Thanks :) But sorry i dont think they'd sponsor a honda, i mean who would? ;) :jerry:

Ahem!!








:chase:

[Skunk]

Never whinge about not being able to race in front of Bucket Racers. They give you a go on a POS commuter "tricked" out to look like pukka racing kit, and you like it, and then you get you're own and then pretty soon you're hooked
You want a go too Jim?

[James Deuce]

Lalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalala I can't hear you!

[Mr Merde]

Lalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalala I can't hear you!


SHALL I SHOUT THEN !!!!!!

[FruitLooPs]

Well it looks like i'll be taking part in Streetstock at Levels in timaru for nationals this year, well if Oyster gets his way.. :Pokey:

Already been out at Levels for a club race and Ruapuna for a trackday much fun!

I'll just try not to bin or take anyone out :baby: :banana:

[Leong]

Yeah I'm gonna give it a try,bikes nearly finished,sick of riding on the road worrying all the time.
Guess I'll start in clubmans
Would like to think I'd get in the top 3's at some point.
Can't not have a go then regret it later.



:killingme:killingme:killingme

Anyhoo...

One way or another, I'm going to give it a go this year. Plans are to get a 600, do a Clubmans series or two, and then give F2 ago.

Now ... just got to find the cash from somewhere ...

Sounds like VMCC Clubmans is going to be as competitive as ever!! I've also decided to race this year, in Clubmans especially cos I don't know the track at Manfeild that well. Finally painting the fairings I got in early November which is going well. Not going so well is my motor which by all accounts will be cheaper to replace than rebuild after the blowup at Puke.

[puddytat]

Was thinking to race me Bros this year in Clubmans, but ended up wih a R6 instead,so its trackdays for me till I can afford to do both...next season I reckon. Tis only a matter of abit over a month till the next 'un @ Ruapuna:yes: