2008 BEARS Sound of Thunder- 25th Anniversary [Archive]

TonyB

16th February 2008, 17:19

2008 BEARS Sound of Thunder
25th Anniversary

Where: Ruapuna
When: 23rd and 24th February 2008. THATS THIS WEEKEND!

This is the 25th Anniversary of this event, and I'm told it will be huge in terms of competitor numbers. I spoke to a member of the committe on Tuesday and was told that they had around 50 entries just in F1, with the usual rush of late entries expected on top of that.

There has been radio advertising, but I think that a lot of people still don't know this event is on. Spread the word!
The club news letter arrived a last week, and they are looking for prominent locations to put up some signage advertising this event. If you can help out, please send me a PM

SOT RACE FUNCTIONS
Friday night at the track after scrutineering there is a reunion BBQ for all present and past riders.
There will be footage & photos of past events etc, and of course the bar will be open.
So if you know of anybody who has raced SOT please do invite them along.

BIKE SHOW
There will be a bike show this year to be held on the left hand side area just after entering the gates. This will take place on the Sunday. There will be product prizes for the best of each BEARS class e.g Harley, Ducati & Triumph. And there will also be a peoples choice award. This show is open to the general public to enter. Just ride your bike in, register before 12pm on Sunday, and your free to go and watch the racing. Lets face it, if you've got a nice bike, people are going to look at it anyway, so why not put it in the show and see if you can win something? This area will also be cordoned off to motorcycle parking only as well as some trade displays.

BRITTENS AND OTHER PAST SOT BIKES ON DISPLAY
There will be four Brittens on display, and a Britten will be doing laps during the lunch break on Sunday. When was the last time you saw a Britten in action? For my money, thats worth $10 right there. There will also be bikes from previous SOT's on display.

Further info is available from here (http://www.bearsracingnz.com/)

Kickaha

16th February 2008, 18:47

Quite simply this is one of the best Motorcycle race events held in NZ and at one stage was the biggest in Australasia

The club news letter arrived yesterday, and they are looking for prominent locations to put up some signage advertising this event. If you can help out, please send me a PM

Its not prominent but I've had the poster up at work for weeks

I am supposed to be there on my Monster, racing with the number 159.

Someone else get your normal number?

TonyB

16th February 2008, 19:26

Quite simply this is one of the best Motorcycle race events held in NZ and at one stage was the biggest in AustralasiaIt certainly is an awesome event to race in

Someone else get your normal number? 159 is the number MNZ gave me. 144 is already taken by a local ER650 rider who's name escapes me....but its nothing to do with numbers...more the tanks sudden inability to contain fuel.:(

SDU

17th February 2008, 12:10

Thanks for the heads up-:niceone:
I haven't seen or heard any advertising & it's less than a week away-unreal they really need to advertise more.

MVnut

17th February 2008, 12:39

Stupid would be an understatement re lack of advertising:blank:

TonyB

17th February 2008, 15:55

Subike

17th February 2008, 15:58

Don't have the official word for the lack of advertising. My guess would be the usual- lack of resources.

If you look at the committee, nearly all of them race. If they're anything like me, they'll have enough trouble just organising the event and getting themselves ready.

Then what they should do is hire an events manager to run it
Surley that would not be prohibative a costing. His fee

TonyB

17th February 2008, 17:02

I'm not on the comittee, and therefore have no idea why theres no advertising. I really don't want to get drawn into a big pointless discussion about this.

The racings on. It should be a goodie. Get down there and watch it!

gav

17th February 2008, 17:40

This use to be a huge event, I think it reached its pinnacle when the Aussies use to come over by the container loads.
Unfortunately the last few years it seems nothing more than a glorified club day, but the bracket racing is a great concept!
Still might have to wander out and check it out! 25 years!? crikey, have to be worth getting a tee shirt for that! :2thumbsup

Joni

17th February 2008, 17:43

25 years!? crikey, have to be worth getting a tee shirt for that! :2thumbsupYeah I will be there too Gav! :niceone:

Dieselpig will be racing on a Ducati 400F3

And of course Drew and Flame will be racing too.

I hope lots of spectators come to support the event.

TonyB

17th February 2008, 17:53

Dieselpig will be racing on a Ducati 400F3 Really? Sweet! Where did he score that from? I hear Tony Mac might have a "Ducati 500" which I assume would be a Pantah in time for the meet as well. Hopefully I can mix it up with them and have some good racing. tony and i had some awesome dices last year.

And of course Drew and Flame will be racing too.
Cool, I haven't met either of them yet.

Joni

17th February 2008, 17:56

Really? Sweet! Where did he score that from?From Russel Bleach. :eek:

It may be a 400, but you and I both know DP well enough to know he will give a few larger bikes the learn!

Good luck Tony!

TonyB

17th February 2008, 18:17

From Russel Bleach. :eek:

It may be a 400, but you and I both know DP well enough to know he will give a few larger bikes the learn!

Good luck Tony!
Thanks luv! I'm gonna need it just to be able to turn up

As for DP...I'm just hoping I can keep up:laugh: Funnily enough though, hard on the gas in a straight line theres bugger all difference between a 400SS and a 750SS. Same for the 750 and the 900. I hear this Pantah(?) of Tonys has been worked a bit, so I may not see which way he went

Kickaha

17th February 2008, 18:22

Tony Mac might have a "Ducati 500" which I assume would be a Pantah in time for the meet as well.

Pantah engine in a Wytech frame

gav

17th February 2008, 19:18

Something like this then? :innocent:

TonyB

17th February 2008, 19:52

probably...just not that shiney

TonyB

18th February 2008, 08:43

Just heard an ad for the SOTon The Rock

TonyB

18th February 2008, 11:42

Joni

18th February 2008, 13:14

According to the website, among other race bikes on display from past SOT's, there will be Brittens on display and a Britten will do some demo laps during the lunch break on the Sunday. I can't remember the last time I saw a Britten actually running rather than just on display. I'd happily pay $10 just to see one in action againI reckon it will be a great day....

You getting excited yet Tony?

:wari:

gav

18th February 2008, 13:39

According to the website, among other race bikes on display from past SOT's, there will be Brittens on display and a Britten will do some demo laps during the lunch break on the Sunday. I can't remember the last time I saw a Britten actually running rather than just on display. I'd happily pay $10 just to see one in action again
Yeah, thats whats been missing! If you went to the first few SOT's you actually saw the evolution of the Britten. Each year John would have something more and more radical as he kept pushing the boundaries.

TonyB

18th February 2008, 16:35

I reckon it will be a great day....

You getting excited yet Tony?

:wari:Getting there! I've actually been stressing more than anything...I had a bit of a disaster...
Email I sent yesterday
So what’s happened? The tank has expired! The tank has always been a bit damp on the bottom left hand side, but has never leaked enough to form a drip. The tank has some huge dents in it hiding under the filler, so I didn't see the point in fixing it, instead keeping my eye on various auctions looking for a decent tank. As luck would have it, I got back from holiday last weekend to see that the tank was now leaking badly, so I booked it in to be patched up on Monday. As I was taking the tank off yesterday, I very gently bumped or scraped the rusted area and ended up with a good sized hole...and a fair amount of petrol on the floor and engine. A poke around with a screwdriver quickly created a whole heap more. It can hopefully be patched up, and Murray at the Bumper Shop will be looking at it tomorrow. But if it can’t and if I can’t find a replacement my SOT will effectively be over

I’m keeping philosophical about it- the rust was that bad that it could well have ruptured while I was racing, potentially turning me and the bike into a nice big fireball!
It looks like it can be patched up. There is another option on TM, but I'd rather not put that tank on this bike.

Yeah, thats whats been missing! If you went to the first few SOT's you actually saw the evolution of the Britten. Each year John would have something more and more radical as he kept pushing the boundaries.I can remember sitting at Pothole and feeling the ground vibrate at the Britten came through- they certainly used to draw the crowds. Part of it could be that the change in Superbike rules to 1000cc fours meant that few/no top riders were racing BEARS equipment in NZ or OZ

TonyB

19th February 2008, 19:34

One of the Committee told me today that they have just had confirmation that there will be four Brittens on display, and that a Britten will definitely be doing laps during the lunch break on Sunday.

They are very keen to have people bring their bikes along for the bike show. Dangerous, Rashika, Tuono, Mr Sensible, MV Nut.... whatcha doing on Sunday??

flame

19th February 2008, 21:11

I cant wait! roll on Friday:woohoo:

TonyB

20th February 2008, 05:49

I cant wait! roll on Friday:woohoo:

I reckon!

Forgot to mention I was also told the number they have entered for F1 (just for F1), unfortunately I can't remember which it was....either 48 or 52....just for F1 :gob:. Its gonna be bigger than a very big thing.

SDU

20th February 2008, 10:38

Should be a Awesome day!
Will look out to meet /catch up with those there on sunday.
guys & gals racing--have a blast

HenryDorsetCase

20th February 2008, 10:44

I have shit to do on Saturday but am definitely going out on Sunday. If I see you I will come say Hi!

Tony, re the fuel tank:

I saw a bike last year (Ducati racebike too) and the guy had a full on racebike fuel cell on specially made brackets on his bike. Looked quite small but had the filler and proper filler and all. That was covered by a fibreglass tank cover which looked like something that had been made from the original tank. Might that be an option for your bike?

I can't recall when or where I saw it though.

phoenixgtr

20th February 2008, 11:08

Sweet!! I hope to be there on Sunday.

I've been dissappointed with the lack of advertising. It's only through KB that I actually knew it was on. Unfortunately theres that AutoX show on this weekend as well. That will probably draw the crowds

Joni

20th February 2008, 11:28

Unfortunately theres that AutoX show on this weekend as well. That will probably draw the crowdsPfft Auto Schmauto... anyone who is anyone will know that Ruapuna is the place to be this weekend. :whistle:

I agree the advertising has been a shocker, and thats sad!

Well my bells have been attached, and I am looking forward to waving and wahoo'ing at Flame, Drew and everyone else as they leave the pit lane!

TonyB

20th February 2008, 12:21

Tony, re the fuel tank: Thanks- yes thats the plan in the long run. I have been talking to the guy that does them all locally. The tank on the Monster is EXTREEMELY vulnerable in a crash, they also have a nasty habit of rusting. All I need is a decent tank to have a mold made from. In the meantime my tank has been soldered up and should do the trick for a while yet.

flame

20th February 2008, 16:28

I reckon!

Forgot to mention I was also told the number they have entered for F1 (just for F1), unfortunately I can't remember which it was....either 48 or 52....just for F1 :gob:. Its gonna be bigger than a very big thing.

OMG:gob: Ive entered F1! thats huge!!!!:crybaby:

Truely though, it's going to be the most awesome weekend, I have dreamed of riding there for the last four years, and finally thanks to a very special bunch of guys n gals that sponsor us, Drew and I are on the Ferry heading down tomorrow night :)
....They are all coming down too,to support Drew and I and enjoy the atmosphere. What a weekend this will be. I just cant wait to see, hear, and totally enjoy being part of the biggest NZ BEARs event we are fortunate enough to have.

See yas there!

Drew

20th February 2008, 17:31

I reckon!

Forgot to mention I was also told the number they have entered for F1 (just for F1), unfortunately I can't remember which it was....either 48 or 52....just for F1 :gob:. Its gonna be bigger than a very big thing.

Either number means people will HAVE to qualify if they wanna start, or is capacity there higher than up here?

fireliv

20th February 2008, 21:27

Just to confirm dates...

You have said 23rd-25th.... do you mean 23- 24th (sat sun??)
Cheers

TonyB

21st February 2008, 06:12

Woops, yes I do mean 23/24. Have changed that now

Joni

21st February 2008, 09:37

Either number means people will HAVE to qualify if they wanna start, or is capacity there higher than up here?From what I understand there will be about a dozen competitive F1 bikes in the field... what they do is encourage cross entering of classes. That brings up the numbers, the vibe etc.... so there wont be 40 or 50 bikes at your level.

Kickaha has raced in races with over 40 bikes in the class at SOT.

So yeah a slightly different approach.

Drew

21st February 2008, 14:31

From what I understand there will be about a dozen competitive F1 bikes in the field... what they do is encourage cross entering of classes. That brings up the numbers, the vibe etc.... so there wont be 40 or 50 bikes at your level.

Kickaha has raced in races with over 40 bikes in the class at SOT.

So yeah a slightly different approach.

Choice. Just finished fitting the new tyres, putting a clutch together, attatching a muffler, and everything else required for the weekend, and I leave in about an hour. Last minute readyness ROCKS:doh::done:

TonyB

22nd February 2008, 06:02

Choice. Just finished fitting the new tyres, putting a clutch together, attatching a muffler, and everything else required for the weekend, and I leave in about an hour. Last minute readyness ROCKS:doh::done: You mean I'm not the only one???:woohoo:

idleidolidyll

22nd February 2008, 19:08

woo hooo!!!

i've raced in a few

Dave Moore (Morbidelli) and Grub first sorted me out with a Montessa when I arrived in Christchurch: I got a couple of thirds and a 4th after crashing on the 1st right hander.............but I loved it.

Later I helped run the meeting

The best race meeting in New Zealand at the time. The best race meetings ever according to very partial parties.

Congratulations BEARs, I'm proud to have served

MIXONE

22nd February 2008, 19:36

It's changed a bit though.I went last year and for the first time in my memory there was no Harleys racing.Plenty of Buells but.

idleidolidyll

22nd February 2008, 19:46

There used to be a guy on a full dress Harley who 'raced' with his stereo on full, in an open face, smoking a cigar!!!!

watching Payney and Lindsay beating up on each other was kinda fun too and when Dave Moore wound up his 125 Morbidelli GP bike to annihalate the 400 class..................whew! those were the days

and the Britten would turn up at practice unanounced....

Happy Birthday Broz
<hr style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" size="1">   I think Broz is 14 this month.

Despite his tender age, Broz has lived a life most 50 year olds would envy.........in fact he's lived a fuller life than many 70 year olds......

wild years in Europe when younger, that would make Mick Jagger blush. Broz has LIVED!!!

The racetracks!, the leading edge of motorcycle design, rubbing shoulders with the best of international motorcycling........

Mate, I haven't seen you for a long time but I really wish you a happy birthday this February 29th. I read there were 4 Brittens at the SOT this week. I hope one's yours and you're riding Broz?

Mike Brosnan; the 1st Britten mechanic.....

best to Jen and the little Broz'z

Mike and Sue

TonyB

23rd February 2008, 19:20

Had a great days racing today! Crowds were small but then I guess it IS just the Saturday. I'm managing to beat people who were leaving me behind last year so thats good:2thumbsup Still slow as fuck though:lol: Racing in fields of 40 to 50 isn't as bad as I thought it would be.

Met Drew and Flame, talked shit, raced, got sunburnt. A bloody brilliant day.
Tomorrow should be a goodie!

limbimtimwim

23rd February 2008, 22:57

#1 98/99 looking clean
#2 Flame knitting between races
#3 The KTL / Anglo-American crew worked hard to tweak the bikes for optimum performance
#4 In 10 minutes flat the crew redesigned the entire front suspension. Better than Ohlins and made out of cotton wool and toothpicks
#5 Not a cloud in the sky. ChCh airport is nearby and today the planes were flying right over on their way to land
#6 A cool redneck wagon Chevy El-Camino

limbimtimwim

23rd February 2008, 23:11

Just photos

limbimtimwim

23rd February 2008, 23:16

And a couple more.

Riff Raff

24th February 2008, 06:34

Cool photos LBTM. How did Drew and Vicky go yesterday?

Hope it's another cracker of a day down there today.

Rashika

24th February 2008, 07:18

its looking like a corker today, make yesterday seem like winter I'd say. Think it is going to be pushing the high 20's so I hope the aircon is working folks! ;)

Will be heading out in a little while with the guys... tried to stop Drew and Flame from drinking up too large last night... hehehehe... err well maybe we were encouraging instead, gotta give our boys a fair advantage :whistle:

Coffee is being drunk as we speak, so i guess they are getting ready :2thumbsup

Drew

24th February 2008, 07:31

Will be heading out in a little while with the guys... tried to stop Drew and Flame from drinking up too large last night... hehehehe... err well maybe we were encouraging instead, gotta give our boys a fair advantage :whistle:

Coffee is being drunk as we speak, so i guess they are getting ready :2thumbsup

I recall you were more interested in keeping your glass hydrated...coffee.

Drew

24th February 2008, 07:43

Cool photos LBTM. How did Drew and Vicky go yesterday?

Hope it's another cracker of a day down there today.

Didn't see this a minute ago. Vicki is goin great runnin in the top third of a FIFTY strong field in F1, ridin faster than I've ever seen her go, draggin her knee and havin a ball. I've still yet to reach my potential down here, but today is another day.

dangerous

24th February 2008, 16:50

What is it with you north island lot and having to sit ya arses on the ground while in mid flight :doh:
a very different day today with both the 749's arseing up and both doing bloody well Drew holding 4th out a 50 in A bracket racing which means he was up against Jrod Love etc... pitty his fuel line came apart after the bump it had earler and after flicking the birdie at Nicko as he passed soon drifted to the side of that track.

Ok so more to come including why the Duc team have lazy bikes and needing a nap mid race with pics of the day ... cooming soon.

BTW the guys did farking well... most impressed

Deano

24th February 2008, 16:56

Eh - did they both crash ? And it's not generally a north Island trait - it wasn't last time we ventured down there !!

4th - bloody hell - Drew has event texted me talking it up yet ;)

Rashika

24th February 2008, 17:15

yeah i think an old Duc was a bit jealous of Flames new duc and decided to bump her off the track. She has a couple of bruises, but they managed to get her bike back up and running again (in one race!) after replacing the clutch and gear levers ( i think those was the main issues) and bandaging it up a bit.
Luckily the bloke was still down cos i think Flame mighta given him a bit of biffo if he jumped up again. :shutup:
He def came of worse for wear, think he went off to hospital in the end.

And Drew decided to run up the arse of someone, and took a woopsie over the bars... same corner as Flame. But the awesum pit crew managed to get him going again for his next race.

I spent the day taking pics, so theres some goodies to come :yes:

Rashika

24th February 2008, 17:39

so heres a few random pics. Seeing as D is posting some of mine, I'm gonna post a few of the others.

pic 1: Flame posing.... ooooo errrrrr
pic 2: a fkn fast Norton, bracket B winner by a mile
pic 3: Nikko leads Drew
pic 4: Drew leads Nikko
Pic 5: the RR Buell from Aus, with a much nicer paintjob than last year
Pic 6: oooooowwwwww, didn't your mummy tell you not to touch hot things Mr D?

dangerous

24th February 2008, 17:40

ok so all pics thanks to Rashika

1) V2 500cc 2 stroke injected Vdue
2) 2 of the 5 Britens
3) Drew Trash (b4 trashing it)
4) the lovely Flame
5) Flame showing her gorgeous eyes
6) Drew and Flame on front row grid

Rashika

24th February 2008, 17:42

pic 1: Flame flat out
Pic 2: TonyB flat out
Pic 3: Nicko flat out
Pic 4: madkeenandy posing
Pic 5: OI! Now thats just not nice :laugh:

dangerous

24th February 2008, 17:46

1) Tony B
2) no intro needed
3) Buell 1200RR
4) Drew
5) Flame
6) Flame

dangerous

24th February 2008, 17:51

1) Flame
2) Nicko
3) little Miss MV Nuts
4) Drew
5) Nicko on front row drew behind
6) Flame front row

Rashika

24th February 2008, 18:25

dangerous

24th February 2008, 18:37

Pic 5: OI! Now thats just not nice :laugh:

yeah fancy fliping the birdie at the ladie... drew thats shocking

Pic 6: oooooowwwwww, didn't your mummy tell you not to touch hot things Mr D?
bloody ducati exhausts... its safer riding than piting

gav

24th February 2008, 18:47

Nice photos! Who was that out on the Britten? Steven Briggs?

gav

24th February 2008, 18:48

Any photos of Diesel Pig? How did he go?

dangerous

24th February 2008, 18:54

Any photos of Diesel Pig? How did he go?

he to landed on his arse :2thumbsup

Joni

24th February 2008, 18:55

Any photos of Diesel Pig?He did great....

Had a small bin yesterday... but today he was out there showing bigger bikes how Neil Batchelor takes care of business... he was missing Black Betty though! :yes:

dangerous

24th February 2008, 18:59

He did great....

no he didnt... he sucked, gez Jo ya so one eyed... DP duno ok considering the POS he was riding

Joni

24th February 2008, 19:04

gez Jo ya so one eyed..He did great considering the bike he was riding... however thank again for you very eloquent comment.

MVnut

24th February 2008, 19:08

So 'D', ya doin the other writeup or wot ???:sweatdrop

dangerous

24th February 2008, 19:11

thanks again for you very eloquent comment.

no worries, you should know me by now babe, relax, love ya style... not :Punk:

Rashika

24th February 2008, 19:23

nah sorry none of DP this time. I was going to stay out for the C bracket but 'cos I was worried where Flame had disappeared to in F1 (that was when she'd gone down in the dirt at the far end) I went back to find out, so missed the C bracket guys (Dp and MadkeenAndy)... sorry :(
Did get some beauties of Don from pitlane (chch) tho! But he aint a Kber so prob wont post em up

TonyB

25th February 2008, 05:57

Ha! That camera looks hard case stting on my noggin'
What an awesome weekend. I gradually got faster as the weekend went on, got some mint footage with the helmet cam, though I ran out of recording time after only three races- the last three were pretty awesome but didn't get any footage. Thanks to Stanko for the lend of the camera!

Race of the day would have to be the Flying Farewell. It was red flagged and restarted. Ended up behind Darryl Heman on his farken great Harely 1340. My gawd that man can ride! Its hard not to get mesmerised by THAT much metal going that hard! Got past him and a 750SS that was also having difficulty with him as well. Got to the hair pin thinking "That'll be the last I see of him", buggered up my braking, locked it up a bit etc and then this farken great Harley comes past again! WTF? So me and the SS start chasing him again. The SS got him, then as I was right behind him in the infield I noticed oil was splattering out of the engine or gearbox and onto the exhaust. I was trying to get the marshalls to take notice and when they didn't I backed off a bit. Then I realised that they weren't going to black flag him, and since I was still behind him I was in danger of being the first one to find his oil. So I took off again, went round him at the sweeper and went as hard as I could. He didn't manage to come by me on the straight so I just kept at it. And you know what? Being chased by an oil spluttering Harley which is being piloted by a very good loose unit of a rider is a bloody good way to improve your riding! All of a sudden it was "Mr knee slider, meet Mr Track" on every corner- this has been a problem for a while, I couldn't get them to talk to each other before. Suddenly I was way more comfortable and pushing much harder, winding the throttle hard open while fully cranked over and knee on the ground- awesome feeling....though probably not achievable on something thats actually got some power:cool:. I left Mr Heman behind and after the race came into the pits to find oil all over my bike, leathers and helmet....

Awesome racing. Can't wait for the BEARS Winter Series now!

Rashika

25th February 2008, 06:12

You were looking REALLY good out there TonyB, I was impressed watching you come round thru the dipper! Heaps of improvement during the day ;)
That is quite a good spot for pics, and the marshall were very good to let me sit in their box with them out of that searing heat.

Bren

25th February 2008, 06:28

#6 A cool redneck wagon Chevy El-Camino

Bling for the Redneck Wagon!

TonyB

25th February 2008, 06:42

You were looking REALLY good out there TonyB, I was impressed watching you come round thru the dipper! Heaps of improvement during the day ;)
Thanks R! I'm finally starting to feel like a half decent rider. The dipper has always been my worst corner, and funnily enough it finally clicked on the warmup lap for the last race. Once I got past Heman I had my knee well down in there, which I honestly thought would never happen! One thing I have noticed is that I tend do what the guy in front of me is doing and just follow them through the bend instead of pushing for a way around. Watching the footage I took, I also take about two or three laps to get into it, loosing ground initially then getting faster as it goes on. Now I seem to have the mid corner and exit sorted I just have to get the entry and braking nailed down and I'll be happy.

alley cat

25th February 2008, 06:44

Wicked day again! Scored the wee box at the back of the bar with the best view (apart from denny hulme) and shade, company and grog.
No grizzling from me.
Loved the indian with the dirt bike bars, pure class:niceone:

TonyB

25th February 2008, 07:13

Loved the indian with the dirt bike bars, pure class:niceone: Did you notice the hand gear change and foot clutch? That must be interesting:eek:

desmo dave

25th February 2008, 10:05

Thanks for the pic's Rashika.Allways a top day out at the SOT

Drew

25th February 2008, 11:11

Cheers for the pics guys, and every thing else you did for us over the weekend. Too much to say so it can wait for my race report, except how awesome you were, and how proud I am of my girl for coming so far with her riding in just three days, you were amazing all weekend gorgeous:love:.

And that after some set up and tyre problems I managed to finally gell with my bike, really stoked to have it doing what I'm telling it now, rather than just being along for the ride.

flame

25th February 2008, 16:30

oh yeah and did we mention it was 31 degrees today... AT LEAST that at ruapuna. So all the racers and even a few of the spectators did exceedingly well to survive the heat and the racing.
Well done guys! :msn-wink:

Thanks so much for the pics Rashika! (except the weirdo chick with black hair posing on MY bike! who the hell let that happen:shit::msn-wink:) and you and Dangerous contributed to our weekend in so many ways. Your hospitality and entertainment help make the whole weekend outstanding:first:. We want to do the same for you both sometime real soon. (dont bring the cat though eh!)

No race report from me, the sad news of a very special friend of ours misfortune on the road yesterday has made the hype and excitement seem distant for now.

but some highlights of the weekend that I will share,(there were many....but too many to list)

Adoring a track I had never seen before
Coming front half of F1 and lapping back markers:woohoo:
Qualifying front row of Grid B, and after crashing in F1 and feeling a bit second hand and the ass ripped out of my leathers (today discovering I had torn lots of the ligaments and ruptured a tendon in my hand :pinch:)managed to come in 12th both races.
Meeting some fantastic KB'rs (Joni, MVNut and lovely family, TonyB and many more) and loads of other great peeps
Being interviewed by some foreign magazine:rolleyes:
Watching Drew totally obliterate most of the A field in total style!

BUT MOSTLY....our more than FANTASTIC sponsors and pitcrew that worked SO hard after I binned to get 99 back up and running for my 1st grid race. There is not another crew in the world that make racing so fantastic. They are stars :clap:and I am so fortunate and honered to ride for them.

But then there was the weekend lows...

The disapointment of being taken out in my 3rd F1 race in the 1st lap by some tard on a bike less pretty than mine! :doh: knowing it was my best start of the meeting. But the poor guy come of a lot less fortunate than me. (truely hope he is ok)

Seeing Drew's bike burst a fuel line after he moved into 4th and gapped it in A grid on near the last lap:stupid:

But the biggest low...hearing the sad news of one of our most closest friends having a very nasty incident. And not being able to do squat to help him in any way. A much loved friend by many and I know many peoples thoughts are with him right now along with mine. Heal fast Sean!!! We are all with you.

And....well I guess that kinda turned into a 'race report' afterall huh!

Rashika

25th February 2008, 16:30

Drew, you were doing exceptionally well out there on that last race, taking down each rider in the same passing manouvre, same spot where you had previously done the woopsee. :pinch:

Was a bit gutted to see you banging the tank in frustration in that last lap or so, after making it to 4th place. Still, not bad for the first time at Ruapuna and the first time for the SOT... so we will catch you again next year huh? :niceone:

HenryDorsetCase

26th February 2008, 09:10

Did anyone get a good photo of all the Brittens lined up?

I mentioned it on www.thekneeslider.com and the guy who runs the site emailed me asking for a photo.

Dont worry I wont steal your thunder, and will credit you for the photo!

I didnt get a shot because there were people all over them everytime i went over there.

email tim[at] cordner.co.nz if you did, and tell me how you want to be credited.

cheers

also, had a good time spectating.

SDU

26th February 2008, 14:21

SDU

26th February 2008, 14:47

Oh & some piccies.
Didn't take many & they weren't so flash but here goes.

A few of the britten display
A couple of dodgy KBer's

SDU

26th February 2008, 15:27

& the xcessive11 on the dyno
the V11 on the dyno

phoenixgtr

26th February 2008, 15:50

Did anyone get a good photo of all the Brittens lined up?

I got a few mate. They're still on the camera so I'll sort them out tonight for you.

dangerous

26th February 2008, 17:48

the V11 on the dyno

anddddddddddddddddddddd................ what did he get should be about 83hp at the wheel?

flame

26th February 2008, 18:05

Had an Awesome day. Great to meet new kber's & put faces to names, & of course to catch the locals- missed a few sorry.
Awesome racing by all!
Flame you rocked next time you might get to kick bigger arses! The commenter was impressed with you being up front & trying to tell more gals to watch you & learn & get out there! Drew what a buggar! Mechancials are a real pisser but thats racing.

Daryl what can i say but G needs to :baby:you more the fact that you needed:doctor: :rolleyes: back to kindy with you:Pokey:

Cheers SDU, it was such an awesome weekend, I really had expected that I would be last in F1 after I saw the 50+ field. It was a huge surprize for me to find myself catching back markers by the 4th lap.

Hopefully next time I wont get punted off the track tho LOL. It would be GREAT to see some more chicks out there! Rashika!!!!!! the buells coming out next year with your butt on board!

And some fantastic racing out there guys! was entertainment plus both watching and competing. The most fun Ive had on the track ever!:2thumbsup

Does anybody know who the photographer was at the sweeper before the front straight???? And did anyone by anychance get a pic of me binning:doh::crybaby::weep:

Roll on next year I cant WAIT!

dangerous

26th February 2008, 18:30

The most fun Ive had on the track ever!:2thumbsup

Does anybody know who the photographer was

Roll on next year I cant WAIT!

reading the 1st line damn ner, put a tear in my eye ;)

photographer was Sportz photos pics will be up soon

next year, but you were saying its the nats next year hehehehe

laRIKin

26th February 2008, 18:33

anddddddddddddddddddddd................ what did he get should be about 83hp at the wheel?

Yeah that about what I got, 82-83 hp at 7000-7500 rpm and about 66 lb-ft torque at 5700 rpm on a real hot day (35 deg's).
Nice curve (on both) with no dips and the bike is standard apart from Pod filters and I have opened up the exhaust a bit.
Like to see what it would have been on a cooler day now.
I wanted it to cool off before I tried and as you know it didn't.

Now I have to get the Daytona up on it.

Cherryrob

26th February 2008, 20:07

Quote["pitty the guys pit team cant fit a basic fuel line corectly and after flicking the birdie at Nicko as he passed sonn drifted to the side of that track.")

Well Dangerous,I have only just got to know you at the SOT and Thanks for looking after our 2 star riders,..Our pit Crew worked very hard to get both bikes back on the track.THe 749s have a stupid pushon fuel line plug right under the tank.As the damage was only levers there was no reason to check fuel lines,Im very proud of our pit crew and riders at an awesome event......:rolleyes:

Drew

26th February 2008, 20:18

dangerous

26th February 2008, 20:22

Well Dangerous,I have only just got to know you at the SOT and Thanks for looking after our 2 star riders,..Our pit Crew worked very hard to get both bikes back on the track.THe 749s have a stupid pushon fuel line plug right under the tank.As the damage was only levers there was no reason to check fuel lines,Im very proud of our pit crew and riders at an awesome event......:rolleyes:

LOL... sprung, Ok so I am well of target with the fuel line thing... sorry bout that was thinking I never seen the tank off.
I have the same conections on My Iti bike, bastards to get apart bastards to get to re conect...
So... who the fuk were you in the pit then? sorry Im bad with names and ya wernt introd as a KBer :apint:

PS: yes the team was very impressive to watch in action, possibly the fastest team effort there.

Cherryrob

26th February 2008, 20:34

Im Rob, wife Cherry,Was the first Sponsor/pit Crew to arrive at 8.30. You helped me to change wheels...... Got to stick up for my team ya know!!!!!!:clap:

flame

26th February 2008, 20:42

reading the 1st line damn ner, put a tear in my eye ;)

photographer was Sportz photos pics will be up soon

next year, but you were saying its the nats next year hehehehe

aww yeah, SOT was magic! For so many reasons.

and Im definatley back next year to try even harder ( Im sure the superteam crew will agree that this meeting is 'the shizza'!, and Im sure they will want to go back )

Nats would be cool, but SOT is BEARs bike heaven, and thats the place for this gal :yes:

Cherryrob

26th February 2008, 21:07

LOL... sprung, Ok so I am well of target with the fuel line thing... sorry bout that was thinking I never seen the tank off.
I have the same conections on My Iti bike, bastards to get apart bastards to get to re conect...
So... who the fuk were you in the pit then? sorry Im bad with names and ya wernt introd as a KBer :apint:

PS: yes the team was very impressive to watch in action, possibly the fastest team effort there.

Cheers ,Thanks for that.We will be bringing the flying 749Rs back next time,for sure.One of the best events we have been too..Bloody great how everybody helps out other riders.Sorry about Drew giving the best photographer the finger.We will keep him on the 180 tyre for a bit longer ,just to piss him off.Will that be enough payment LOL :msn-wink:

Cherryrob

26th February 2008, 21:17

Ya just got to LOVE the lastest KB pin up girl...... And shes on our team:banana::2thumbsup

Rashika

27th February 2008, 04:02

Cheers ,Thanks for that.We will be bringing the flying 749Rs back next time,for sure.One of the best events we have been too..Bloody great how everybody helps out other riders.Sorry about Drew giving the best photographer the finger.We will keep him on the 180 tyre for a bit longer ,just to piss him off.Will that be enough payment LOL :msn-wink:
nah... I was expecting him to pose for me, it was classic!

Ya just got to LOVE the lastest KB pin up girl...... And shes on our team:banana::2thumbsup
yes Ms February, damn good shot there... almost as good as Ms January from last year :cool:

guzziguynz

27th February 2008, 06:51

Drew

28th February 2008, 14:48

I used to go to the SOT meeting every year when I lived in Chch. Now that I'm back in NZ I'll be there again. I had a great weekend. To Drew: keep up the good work mate. To Flame: You just keep gettin better girl. To the KTL team: Its been said before, you guys are O for orsum. To everyone else I met: thanks for a bloody marvellous weekend!

Cheers Dad, update your details would ya, I was a bit slow on the uptake and didn't know who the fuck it was that had been in the pit and hangin out that I didn't have a name for.