Kimmy's Bike Park price rises

[Pierce]

Just got a letter saying that the new 08/09 season is about to start at kimmy's bike park on Labour weekend 25/10/08

Prices have been changed now

125cc two stroke or HIGHER is $35
85cc - 200cc four stroke is $20
under 85cc is $15

MX track has now been extended
Enduro track has got new changes made to it too.

I will stop in there on the way up to Auckland and have a squizz at the mx track out of interest and post up.

Just thought i'd let ya'll know

[cheese]

man its getting expensive everywhere

[WRT]

It's still $20 at Thunder.

[Ktmboy]

Well I can kind of see why. We used $1,900 worth of diesel/petrol last month for the quad bike and for grooming the tracks.:argh:

An MX track takes way more maintenance than trails.

[WRT]

There's a lot more trails at the sand pit than there are at Kimmies! But having said that, there's a lot more people "thru the door" too.

[B0000M]

man its getting expensive everywhere

it is an elite sport. - could always take up soccer or rugby the government pays for their "tracks"

[CRF119]

Be alright if he did some more maintance on the track this is the first change in how long?

[barty5]

so over 200cc 4 stroke no change then lookin at that sweet or even free.

[Reckless]

It's still $20 at Thunder.

And you get the 6th ride free!! Yeh and we should support them at Thunder. They also give the profits to Westpac helicopter and a few other organisations. I've seen the plaques on the wall. All the more reason why we need little tracks like Ardmore to stay open!

Count me out for Kimi's thats to much!!

[barty5]

And you get the 6th ride free!! Yeh and we should support them at Thunder. They also give the profits to Westpac helicopter and a few other organisations. I've seen the plaques on the wall. All the more reason why we need little tracks like Ardmore to stay open!

Count me out for Kimi's thats to much!!

know how yah feel gas $100 bike gas $30 $35 entry lunch come to bout $200 for a day out adds up quickly hence dont go on my own that much. Be a lot better once i get my ute finished although i get the feeling its going to eat gas as well (worked 1978 2L celica motor im dropping into it with large sidedrafts)

[Reckless]

Yeh and add two more bikes on it for me when both my boys are riding!

[Pierce]

so over 200cc 4 stroke no change then lookin at that sweet or even free.

125cc two stroke or HIGHER is $35

I'd say this includes 250cc 4T's and higher so there is a $5 increase from last year I think. I had a season pass so didn't pay per ride. Season passes have also increased too. Doubt I'll buy another one this year haha


If you get a spare minute today guys stop in at ARDMORE. I won't be riding but will stop in and give a donation. We need to keep thsi track open!!!!!

[chop]

That quad might go better if you dont put diesel in it Ktmboy... I notice alot of talk about price of rides on here but have you ever taken the time to look at how much it costs to go to the movies for under 2 hours? All of the places and rides that have had price increases lately have had work done to improve them and this costs money to do.. We have spent alot of time and labour at The Sandpit upgrading and providing better riding for everyone as im sure the others have also.. It takes alot of people a fair wack of time to organise these rides and riding areas for all of us to enjoy..

[dammad1]

And you get the 6th ride free!! Yeh and we should support them at Thunder. They also give the profits to Westpac helicopter and a few other organisations. I've seen the plaques on the wall. All the more reason why we need little tracks like Ardmore to stay open!

Count me out for Kimi's thats to much!!

I'm with you on that one, I thought $30 bucks was bad enough, cant say the place really does alot for me anyway I would much prefer to go to thunder x.

[Danger]

Ouch! Tend to only go there once a year because of the costs of doing so and after a full day of riding it starts to get boring going around the same track. That won't be changing anytime soon.

[barty5]

That quad might go better if you dont put diesel in it Ktmboy... I notice alot of talk about price of rides on here but have you ever taken the time to look at how much it costs to go to the movies for under 2 hours? All of the places and rides that have had price increases lately have had work done to improve them and this costs money to do.. We have spent alot of time and labour at The Sandpit upgrading and providing better riding for everyone as im sure the others have also.. It takes alot of people a fair wack of time to organise these rides and riding areas for all of us to enjoy..

No i havnt been to the movies for over a year wouldnt have a clue but downloads are real cheap.

[chop]

Kinda missed the point.... maybe

[barty5]

Kinda missed the point.... maybe

Quite possible i know what you are getting at but kimmies seams to be groomed and the being of summer and never touched after that track ends up as ruff as hell and get you wondering what your fees are going towards.
We are all well aware of the effort put in to the sand pit and the results show and speak for them selfs. Just a shame some of the other places dont do the same sorta maintence.

[scott411]

No i havnt been to the movies for over a year wouldnt have a clue but downloads are real cheap.


so are stolen motorcycles,

j/k

seriously on the issue,

its supply and demand, if Kimmy has out priced himself the consumer will soon tell him, he does provide wash down facilties and some other stuff that other parks do not, and with the problems Ardmore are having and what James @ thundercross went though to get consent it will not get any easier to open new bike parks,

[mattwood]

he does provide wash down facilties and some other stuff that other parks do not

thats true, i normally dont wash my bike for a week or so before going there, save up all the cow poo for his water blaster :niceone: just looks odd when i roll up with a bike thats already dirty as haha

[barty5]

so are stolen motorcycles,

j/k

seriously on the issue,

its supply and demand, if Kimmy has out priced himself the consumer will soon tell him, he does provide wash down facilties and some other stuff that other parks do not, and with the problems Ardmore are having and what James @ thundercross went though to get consent it will not get any easier to open new bike parks,

Thats a bit low jail terms are all good for those types once caught (mr Paul david guy will know this all to soon) And insurance helps with that.
Back on subject as the price was what ever it was last year with the water blasters in place. Guess the point is most other places seam to do a bit more to maintain the tracks while they are open for the season or all year round if open all the time. If this happened you could justify charging xtra.

[mattwood]

Back on subject as the price was what ever it was last year with the water blasters in place. Guess the point is most other places seam to do a bit more to maintain the tracks while they are open for the season or all year round if open all the time. If this happened you could justify charging xtra.

maybe hes tucking a bit of money away to help fight the knobs that are bound to try close him down soon!?

[Danger]

I've always found the tracks at Kimmies to be in very good condition. Mind you I usually go early in the season and then don't go again for a year. The last time was on that Kiwi Biker ride and the tracks were primo as I recall. This is dirt biking anyway, not road riding.

[barty5]

maybe hes tucking a bit of money away to help fight the knobs that are bound to try close him down soon!?

dont think they would have the same problems last time i was down there the locals didnt look like they would be able to even afford to think about doing anythink ( if they even care ) appart from the fact the closest house must be a good mile or so away.

[scott411]

and teh watering system for the mx track is upgraded this year,

as the guys from the sandpit said earlier in the tread, the cost of maintaining tracks is going up with deisel, and that includes running pumps for watering systems, it will be the only MX track in the region (auckland/waikato) that will be watered and open daily,

as for no neighbours close, it won't always mean that they will not try to get the place closed down, it only takes one comitted person,

[Rupe]

I notice alot of talk about price of rides on here but have you ever taken the time to look at how much it costs to go to the movies for under 2 hours?

No, I have no idea how much it costs. But one thing I do know is that compared to 1yr ago, we have less spare money a week, fuel prices have risen, bike/car running costs have gone up, and ride fees have too. This makes it harder for me to be able to ride. That is why I don't like expensive places to ride. Oh and I know the sandpit went up by $5 but I can see where the extra money is going there.

[telliman]

wait till these places have closed down or not allowed to run any more, or the forestry puts an end to the trails,nothing in life is coming down in price so why would this!
race bmx, its much cheaper.

[B0000M]

wait till these places have closed down or not allowed to run any more, or the forestry puts an end to the trails,nothing in life is coming down in price so why would this!
race bmx, its much cheaper.

and slower....

[4stroke]

if ya dont like the prices dont ride there simple aye......

[scott411]

. That is why I don't like expensive places to ride.

it comes down to perception, we have had very cheap riding here for a long time, i still do not think the $35 is that expensive when you take into consideration the time/effort and money it takes to set up and maintain bike parks,

[Firefight]

it comes down to perception, we have had very cheap riding here for a long time, i still do not think the $35 is that expensive when you take into consideration the time/effort and money it takes to set up and maintain bike parks,


I totally agree Scott, most of these guys have no idea of the hidden costs that bike park opertors face, insurance, OSH complinace,(I think you know just how much it cost james for his resorce consent) and in some case hideous rents for monthly fees to wealthy forest owners for the use of the land, add to this cost of machine hire fuel etc, I still think most prices are fair..

however if riders feel that one park is to costly, well thats easy, stay away

if enuff do then the owner/operator will either have to lower their price or perhaps go out of buisness, and there will be one less bike park to ride at.

a few years ago when I worked at "woodhill bike park "" as it was then known, I was amazed at the amount of riders who moaned about the price that Greg Power charged for a ride.. Of course unknown to most Greg had to pay a huge monthly rental to Carter Holt, run a bulldozer, a tractor and the rescue quad, as well as have insurance cover, admin costs/printing etc staff wages, (how many times did I hear "fuck you guys are sitting on a gold mine ")
and comply with the forest owners requirment to keep the fences around the park intact, of course they were cut down on an almost daily basis by, a mixture of non paying trail riders, 4x4 dudes , poachers etc etc.

At one stage he was paying NZ$2,000 each time we hired a contractor to run the bully over the track, so finally he bought his own (at a huge cost) and would pay me and others to spend time durning the week grading the track,, as well as working there in the week ends..




anyway, I will still ride at Kimmies , and thunder regardless of the prices because I belive in supporting the parks... and I find it hard to complain about spending a few dollars to ride a NZ$10 grand + toy..



F/F

[Danger]

race bmx, its much cheaper.

Actually did this when I stopped racing MX seriously. Well not BMX but MTB, did that for 7 years and it was way cheaper and better for the fitness lol!
Now I'm back riding bikes for the last 5 years as it became more affordable (and its cheaper to trailride, racing is out of the question due to the costs involved) but as time goes on find that I'm having to ride less or travel less to events to afford it as the expences go up again. If the Sandpit was not so close I think that my sport of leisure would have to change again.
I have not attended a Greg Power ride since he put his prices up. Quite a few here have made the same decision. Everyone has their point where its worth it or not to ride certain places. We don't all have bottomless pockets. And a lot of us can't afford new $10,000 bikes either. Many of us are on 2nd hand bikes.
Prices have to go up, its a fact of life in all areas. Had to put some of my own prices up for certain things. Some can afford it, some can't. We all have different tipping points.

[barty5]

As you have brought it up re cost of bikes yeh well all have our different levels of what we can afford to have in the way of $$$ value on bikes but what a lot of people dont look at is this is also a cost factor of riding. I tend to look at it as around $20-$30 an hour for havin the bike. Take what you buy the bike for less what youll get for when you sell in to how many hours use / enjoyment you had from it thats what it really cost not just the ride fee.

[Reckless]

I agree with Danger! Some of us have 3-4,000 dollar bikes and want to go out and take the kids with us. Its OK for the young single guy that has $100 disposable income spare each week to get his bike to the track and get in. But for us family guys that triples so we do become selective about where we go and go to where we can afford. I suppose it depends where you want to market the sport! Hopefully the sandpit will be able to hold its prices over the summer when we start choosing clay over sand and they will remain the same for next year as well! I'm with Danger I'd go out to kimis for a KB meet once a year and haven't been on a Greg power ride and probably won't. Once the kids are working full time it will be different but at the moment Ardmore, Harrisville practice, Thunder and the Mr Motorcycles rides are our only choices.

And there's genuine points both ways. I didn't think the fuel bill at the sandpit would be 19 grand? That's just under $4,400 per week. Seems a lot per week but if that what it is then we don't have any idea how much costs have risen.



I notice alot of talk about price of rides on here but have you ever taken the time to look at how much it costs to go to the movies for under 2 hours? ..

Oh and by the way a DVD is 8 bucks we do that over the pictures!!

[scott411]

as the guys say above, its a two way street, we can keep our ride prices down because we can write the expenses off though another business, and since it is charity rides nobody is getting paid, the sandpit/kimmy's/Thundercross and Greg Power do not have the same luxury, and there is no way running trail rides or bike parks is a gold mine,

[Danger]

I just watch TV. Can't remember the last time I spent money at the movies or a DVD. Probably about 10 years or more since going to the movies.

Barty, do you have a spread sheet for that?

[theblacksmith]

My first ever visit to Kimmys was last year - enjoyed the ride but after I washed my bike I freewheeled it down to the car and trailer(10metres away)without my helmet on which was wrong I must admit - what happened after absolutely shocked me and my mate - the proprietor came running down and called me every name under the sun so loudly that everyone else in the parking area heard it. I was a couple of ideas away from from decking the guy and thought at first that he was crazy. This was totally uncalled for and he will never see me at his park again even if he invited me to ride free(unless it changes hands). He's a foul mouthed nasty dude and could do with an attitude check.He also swore at a friend of mine in front of his children when he went to escort his kids around the kids track for the first time( no one there keeping an eye out for them at the time!)
I now go to Thunder Valley which is run by very nice and courteous people who like someone mentioned earlier donate to good causes and give you the sixth ride free.Kimmy's need to step back and figure out who's doing who the favour by riding there.What goes around comes around.Period.

[Ktmboy]

Quote :And there's genuine points both ways. I didn't think the fuel bill at the sandpit would be 19 grand? That's just under $4,400 per week. Seems a lot per week but if that what it is then we don't have any idea how much costs have risen.

Fark!! 19k...No Reckless $1,900 or $475 per week. 2.5 days/week tractor time.
We have no plans to increase $ in the forseeable (wheres spell check) future. Water blaster will be going in soon but will be token operated. Still cheaper and easier than going to wash world.

[warewolf]

No, I have no idea how much it costs. But one thing I do know is that compared to 1yr ago, we have less spare money a week, fuel prices have risen, bike/car running costs have gone up, and ride fees have too. This makes it harder for me to be able to ride. That is why I don't like expensive places to ride. Oh and I know the sandpit went up by $5 but I can see where the extra money is going there.So what you are saying is that all your costs have gone up, but the poor bastard who's providing riding facilities for you must be somehow magically exempt from all those very same cost increases?? :rolleyes:

Get a grip!!

[barty5]

I just watch TV. Can't remember the last time I spent money at the movies or a DVD. Probably about 10 years or more since going to the movies.

Barty, do you have a spread sheet for that?

sorry no spread sheet just something ive kept in back of mind when buying and selling my bike have i really or will i get my $$ value out of it not just i want must have thinking.
did the same with jet ski figure that after havin it 10 years payed $1200 for it spent $2000 on up grades and repairs sold it for $1800 taking in to effect the cost of fuel (oil supplied free by Elf) that in the end it was well worth it givin all the hours of use well in excess of 4-500 hrs.
I would do a spread sheet could be interesting end result but im hopless with that shit on computors.

[Ktmboy]

sorry no spread sheet just something ive kept in back of mind when buying and selling my bike have i really or will i get my $$ value out of it not just i want must have thinking.
did the same with jet ski figure that after havin it 10 years payed $1200 for it spent $2000 on up grades and repairs sold it for $1800 taking in to effect the cost of fuel (oil supplied free by Elf) that in the end it was well worth it givin all the hours of use well in excess of 4-500 hrs.
I would do a spread sheet could be interesting end result but im hopless with that shit on computors.

Well heres a spread sheet to start with.:rolleyes:

[barty5]

Well heres a spread sheet to start with.:rolleyes:

ill give that one to the wife more her thing

[Hemex]

I would do a spread sheet could be interesting end result but im hopless with that shit on computors.

Let me know about this too... Maybe I could help :2thumbsup...
Wont be able to make the ride on Sunday but give me a call whenever your free about the site...

[Arven]

I have been to thunderpark many times (around 10 - 15 times) and am getting a bit over it to be honest. I think 35 bucks is way too much for such an ungroomed short trail loop. They might be able to get away with $30 like Kimmys charges, but I would still way rather go to kimmys if the price was the same. So the only way you would get me going to Thunder is if the price is cheaper ($20 is fine) or if kimmys is closed and I have no where else to go.

But I am a tightwad. And I understand prices are going up for everything so Its understandable how they had to put the price up. But I don’t think I will be going back if it costs 35 bucks for the same track as it was last week.

But I hear a bit about this so called "Motocross Track" at Thunder park!? I'm pretty familiar with the whole place but the only thing I can think might be called an Mx track would be the little piles of dirt next to the carpark? Or are these just piles of dirt? I couldn’t see any tracks joining them up very well either!

Someone please let me know where this MX track is. :)

[Reckless]

Quote :And there's genuine points both ways. I didn't think the fuel bill at the sandpit would be 19 grand? That's just under $4,400 per week. Seems a lot per week but if that what it is then we don't have any idea how much costs have risen.

Fark!! 19k...No Reckless $1,900 or $475 per week. 2.5 days/week tractor time.
We have no plans to increase $ in the forseeable (wheres spell check) future. Water blaster will be going in soon but will be token operated. Still cheaper and easier than going to wash world.

DUH!! Shit sorry mate! many apologies I certainly got that completly wrong. Hehe I don't want to wish extra costs on you!!

Arven! There isn't an MX track at Thunder! Its just the farm trail loops! I think the confusion came from here, someone asked about where the MX track was and it got all confused in the Normal KB way!! And Thunder was still $20 last fortnight when we went! Anyone would get sick of going to the same place everytime!

[B0000M]

I have been to thunderpark many times (around 10 - 15 times) and am getting a bit over it to be honest. I think 35 bucks is way too much for such an ungroomed short trail loop. They might be able to get away with $30 like Kimmys charges, but I would still way rather go to kimmys if the price was the same. So the only way you would get me going to Thunder is if the price is cheaper ($20 is fine) or if kimmys is closed and I have no where else to go.

But I am a tightwad. And I understand prices are going up for everything so Its understandable how they had to put the price up. But I don’t think I will be going back if it costs 35 bucks for the same track as it was last week.

But I hear a bit about this so called "Motocross Track" at Thunder park!? I'm pretty familiar with the whole place but the only thing I can think might be called an Mx track would be the little piles of dirt next to the carpark? Or are these just piles of dirt? I couldn’t see any tracks joining them up very well either!

Someone please let me know where this MX track is. :)

you may want to go back and read the thread more carefull before looking like an ass :niceone: its kimmys who have put the prices up, thunder remains $20

[B0000M]

if you guys are sick of having to pay money for things, gisborne is good. we have a council owned mx track down by the beach - not great but 2 minute drive from town, then theres the dunes at the beach, theres the club motocross track - $50 per year for a key, theres the forest - everywhere around, just have to know the right people and your in free, trail rides cost $25 to enter, but you get an awesome lunch to go with it - worth the $25 on its own...

auckland = money money money

on the other hand, theres plenty of money in auckland.

and before you all go hammering me, ive lived there, i know you need a LOT more money there than you do here

[Atomic]

I have been to thunderpark many times (around 10 - 15 times) and am getting a bit over it to be honest. I think 35 bucks is way too much for such an ungroomed short trail loop. They might be able to get away with $30 like Kimmys charges, but I would still way rather go to kimmys if the price was the same. So the only way you would get me going to Thunder is if the price is cheaper ($20 is fine) or if kimmys is closed and I have no where else to go.

But I am a tightwad. And I understand prices are going up for everything so Its understandable how they had to put the price up. But I don’t think I will be going back if it costs 35 bucks for the same track as it was last week.

But I hear a bit about this so called "Motocross Track" at Thunder park!? I'm pretty familiar with the whole place but the only thing I can think might be called an Mx track would be the little piles of dirt next to the carpark? Or are these just piles of dirt? I couldn’t see any tracks joining them up very well either!

Someone please let me know where this MX track is. :)

Yeah Mike! You ass!

Im not too fussed about Kimmys being $35, MX track, enduro loop, water blasting facility, good toilets, vending machine.

And yeah I agree the owner has attitude but if you obey the rules that are put in place to keep OSH from fining or closing them down, its all good and they wont nut off at you.


Looking forward to seeing what they have done to the MX track over winter!

[Pierce]

Seems i started quite a debate. Only point I was trying to make is let people know of the price changes. I realise that there are quite a lotof people on here that aren't made of money (myself one of them) and those that take their kids riding too it can certainly make a difference.

Personally I doubt I will spend as much time at kimmy's this season as I did last year due to living in Auck rather then hamilton and I'm not that keen on the MX track. Much rather go to Ardmore or Harrisville and trails when they're on.

[barty5]

there yah go its all PIERCEs fault i blam him:lol:

[Arven]

lol i am an ass. sorry, i got mixed up between kimmys and thunder park. :P my bad... I'm still happy to pay 35 for kimmy's now and then but its starting to get steep!

[Rupe]

So what you are saying is that all your costs have gone up, but the poor bastard who's providing riding facilities for you must be somehow magically exempt from all those very same cost increases?? :rolleyes:

Get a grip!!


Get a grip!!!?? Pull you head in mate.

I was saying everthing is getting more expensive which makes it harder to afford to ride for me, and quite a few others I know.

[rocketman1]

Thanks for the kimmys people for the update.
Yes everything has to go up in price, I guess thats the cost of running a motox track.
The big cost is when the kids come as well and as they are still at high school, muggins has to pay for them too. Thats $105.00 for 3 bikes + our petrol probably $40 to fill 3 bikes, + food etc $20.00. + $20.00 for the car You can say what you like dont bring the kids, all ride on one bike how boring!! but the cost is that for Dad & the kids it means stuff all change out of $200 for the day.
Thats the true reality, Im not moaning.I know the costs of running a business
I just think that Kimmys should look at doing a deal for familys where there are several bikes to one family
At these prices it is a once or twice trip to kimmy's a year at most.

[Atomic]

They may have already done the math but... reducing profit margins (if there is any profit in running a track???) by lowering entry prices could potentially increase turn over.

[warewolf]

I was saying everthing is getting more expensive which makes it harder to afford to ride for me, and quite a few others I know.Fair enough, I was quoting you for context as much as anything, sorry.

So many of the moaners simply don't acknowledge that the other bloke's cost have gone up, just the same as theirs have, and give the impression that the other bloke is gouging profits from the hard-done-by poor souls. Just sayin' it ain't like that at all: the other bloke is just as hard-done-by as they are. No-one I know in the motorcycle industry makes significant money out of it; typically, being in the business offsets their own costs so they can participate more - including providing opportunities for other buggers to ride. And some of them hardly ever have the time to ride anymore because they are too damn busy trying to keep their head above water!

Similarly, people moan about the price (outright, not talking increases here) to enter an event, without having a clue as to the true costs of running it. If you can't afford it, it's simple, don't go; but don't insinuate you could do the same thing cheaper or that you are being ripped off. No rupecopp, that's not directed at you, just an observation I've noted over the years, across many facets of motorcycling (and indeed, other recreations).

[flyingcr250]

And you get the 6th ride free!! Yeh and we should support them at Thunder. They also give the profits to Westpac helicopter and a few other organisations. I've seen the plaques on the wall. All the more reason why we need little tracks like Ardmore to stay open!

Count me out for Kimi's thats to much!!

$35 for a days riding at kimmys is still good value for money in my books. especialy now since i heard the mx track has been extended and the enduro loop has been fixed up a bit. also the bike wash station, toilets and parts shop are also very handy to have. i think its one of the best places to ride in the north island. i hope kimmy isnt reading this but id pay $40 to ride there. cant wait

[flyingcr250]

My first ever visit to Kimmys was last year - enjoyed the ride but after I washed my bike I freewheeled it down to the car and trailer(10metres away)without my helmet on which was wrong I must admit - what happened after absolutely shocked me and my mate - the proprietor came running down and called me every name under the sun so loudly that everyone else in the parking area heard it. I was a couple of ideas away from from decking the guy and thought at first that he was crazy. This was totally uncalled for and he will never see me at his park again even if he invited me to ride free(unless it changes hands). He's a foul mouthed nasty dude and could do with an attitude check.He also swore at a friend of mine in front of his children when he went to escort his kids around the kids track for the first time( no one there keeping an eye out for them at the time!)
I now go to Thunder Valley which is run by very nice and courteous people who like someone mentioned earlier donate to good causes and give you the sixth ride free.Kimmy's need to step back and figure out who's doing who the favour by riding there.What goes around comes around.Period.

obey the rules, simple as that. if there was an OSH inspector there he would have been fined or closed down, and i bet he wouldnt be the only one calling you names. its too easy for a park to be closed down these days. i ve also heard talk about the pollution factor for these bike parks, i fear the pea-brained greenies are going th make life hard for bikepark owners and bike owners. scary man.

[theblacksmith]

obey the rules, simple as that. if there was an OSH inspector there he would have been fined or closed down, and i bet he wouldnt be the only one calling you names. its too easy for a park to be closed down these days. i ve also heard talk about the pollution factor for these bike parks, i fear the pea-brained greenies are going th make life hard for bikepark owners and bike owners. scary man.

If there was a cop there I cld have had him for abusive behaviour mate.Zero people skills.End of story.There are plenty of nice bike park owners and ride organisers who want our support.Needless to say he has lost 5 customers cos of that incident.:shit:

[Arven]

I agree with theblacksmith. That guy needs to take some anger management classes or a chill pill or something! Sure its fine to tell people off who are breaking the rules, but he just flies off the handle!

[cheese]

Funny that you had a bad experience. Booom and I were there and he got a flat tyre. the guy went so far out of his way to help us out, went and got a tank of air for us a bottle of soapy water and even lent us some tyre levers.

I'd like to keep riding there, but I'd probably only make a few trips there now. Plus my next ride at thunder is free!!! :) :) :)

[Atomic]

Well until someone opens an alternative track in or close to Auckland with a MX track and enduro loop that can be ridden all day long, any day of the week, ill stick by kimmys.

[theblacksmith]

Funny that you had a bad experience. Booom and I were there and he got a flat tyre. the guy went so far out of his way to help us out, went and got a tank of air for us a bottle of soapy water and even lent us some tyre levers.

I'd like to keep riding there, but I'd probably only make a few trips there now. Plus my next ride at thunder is free!!! :) :) :)

My next ride there is free as well - yeeha!

[cr125nz]

thunder is a great place and james is a great guy kimmys is ok but prefer thunder my next ride is a freebie as well :Punk:

[nonferrous]

I've been to Kimmys twice and both times have seen the owner vent aggressive & threatening language and behaviour at customers for unintentional rule infringement - road rage at a dirt bike park - who wants to pay 35 bucks to get that

I recommend everyone read carefully and follow the rules at Kimmys or any other venue

[noobi]

im surprised to hear this, i rode backwards along the track for quite a distance when my dad fell off and hurt himself, i did it cuz i was worried he wasnt behind me
and i was seen he came and talked to me quite calmly and asked me what id done and was quite civil about it, didnt even say we were banned
probably cuz no one was there and dad got hurt

[tnarg]

Yeah I have seen him get a bit agro but ya gotta follow the rules eh. When I broke my collar bone there the service and attention I got from him was fucken awesome so got nothing bad to say.

[honda_power]

hes a prick. went off at me and my mate for riding a couple meters to the blaster with no helmet, and doing 'wheelies' in the parking... when we hadnt even started our bikes up yet.

[telliman]

everytime iv been there hes been on the piss up on his deck!!lol

[Danger]

I'd be a real grumpy bugga as well after having to deal with idiot dirt bike riders everyday! :angry2:
And yeah alcohol probably helps him cope.:beer:

[mattwood]

everytime iv been there hes been on the piss up on his deck!!lol


haha yeah! Last time i went i was the last person riding, he turned the sprinklers on me just for a laugh :Playnice: It was good tho, was a hot day lol

[laserracer]

Sounds like a nice guy really makes me want to go there.... NOT:shit:

[theblacksmith]

hes a prick. went off at me and my mate for riding a couple meters to the blaster with no helmet, and doing 'wheelies' in the parking... when we hadnt even started our bikes up yet.

Maybe he has visions through the bottom of his bottle of piss from his deck lol???Is he pissed driving that old ambulance around as well?Golly gosh osh!
I saw 2 cockies riding on the side of the road with no helmet today -whats going on?

[telliman]

all i know is he provides a cool park for our use, and these days there aint that many to choose from, and its open all week!!!
maybe you auckwackers that cant afford the gas expenses should start car pooling, haha

[B0000M]

maybe you auckwackers that cant afford the gas expenses should start car pooling, haha

thats how we afford to go on missions like taupo from gisborne frequently (500km each way)

car pooling is a must, and i reckon its more fun with more people anyway.

1 hiace, 1 trailer, 6 people, 6 bikes, plenty of booze (not on ride day) and a weekend away is awesome!

[telliman]

exactly!!!

[flyingcr250]

maybe hes tucking a bit of money away to help fight the knobs that are bound to try close him down soon!?

id have to have a good cry and a nanna fit if kimmys got closed down. it would probably make me sell my bike. maybe..........probably not.