Ardmore pix, 3 Dec 08

[clmintie]

Here are some pix from tonight. I am on call, so just sneaked out with camera...

[clmintie]

A few more......

[clmintie]

and more........................

[krad_nz]

Mint pics. Damn, I'm going to have to head down there soon. Guys at work are keen to show off their skills I think.

I've never been on the MX track before :)

[Hemex]

Mint pics. Damn, I'm going to have to head down there soon. Guys at work are keen to show off their skills I think.

I've never been on the MX track before :)

Let me know when you do... I'll try and make it as well so I have some newbieish company.. Never been on an MX track either... but then again ive only been on enough trails to count on one hand.. :doh:

[clmintie]

Let me know when you do... I'll try and make it as well so I have some newbieish company.. Never been on an MX track either... but then again ive only been on enough trails to count on one hand.. :doh:


OOOhhh... fresh meat for the camera..... :whistle:

Seriously, anyone at any level can have a heap of fun at Ardmore......

[oldskool]

Great shots! KB15 is so well lit. If you don't mind me asking, what shutter speeds were they mostly shot at?

[Niko14]

Great shots! KB15 is so well lit.
I 2nd that!

[clmintie]

Great shots! KB15 is so well lit. If you don't mind me asking, what shutter speeds were they mostly shot at?


EOS 400D
1/125 sec
F10
ISO 100
18mm lens (Gotta get pretty close...!)
RAW image (converted to jpeg for posting)
Full manual flash
White balance - Daylight
Picture style - Standard
no filter

[REDRIDER]

what.. you mean there are places to ride that aren't sandbased??? lol
How bout a newbie day/evening at ardmore, then me and my bro wont stand out like dogs balls. Awesome pics dude....

[oldskool]

EOS 400D
1/125 sec
F10
ISO 100
18mm lens (Gotta get pretty close...!)
RAW image (converted to jpeg for posting)
Full manual flash
White balance - Daylight
Picture style - Standard
no filter

Thanx for the nfo. Are you using the popup or do you have a flash head? Really cool how you leave the shutter speed low and track the bike with the camera for controlled blurs. That must take a lot of practice and patience!

[clmintie]

what.. you mean there are places to ride that aren't sandbased??? lol
How bout a newbie day/evening at ardmore, then me and my bro wont stand out like dogs balls. Awesome pics dude....


"On any Wednesday" (with apologies to Bruce Brown....) you will see ALL abilities, no one cares what level you are at, so long as you're smiling under your helmet.. :2thumbsup

Ring "Raceline" 09 2680886 about 2.30pm before going, to make sure he's open.....

[clmintie]

Thanx for the nfo. Are you using the popup or do you have a flash head? Really cool how you leave the shutter speed low and track the camera for the controlled blurs. That must take a lot of practice and patience!

Cheers,

I don't use the pop up flash, I've got an old flash that recharges quickly and lasts ages because of big batteries. Also heaps more grunt than the pop up.. I'm aiming for a shiny white Canon lens and a 'flash' flash, but bikes still come first...:niceone:

[Hemex]

what.. you mean there are places to ride that aren't sandbased??? lol
How bout a newbie day/evening at ardmore, then me and my bro wont stand out like dogs balls. Awesome pics dude....

haha... yeah bro... should be good!! embarassing for me... but wtf I'll still hav fun!! :lol:... as long as clmintie captures no blunders!

Must plan this..

[krad_nz]

Well guys, we could all try and meet down there one Wednesday.
I would'nt worry about being new at Ardmore. As Climintie already said, there are all sorts riding. Well, thats what I've heard anyway.

Only one way to see for sure though. :) Even if you end up being the slowest rider out there, at least you're out there.

How about Wednesday week ie: Wed 17th Dec? I'm keen to check it out before xmas for some reason. Only a couple more weeks to go too.

[clmintie]

How about Wednesday week ie: Wed 17th Dec? I'm keen to check it out before xmas for some reason. Only a couple more weeks to go too.

Sounds good to me.

[Hemex]

Well guys, we could all try and meet down there one Wednesday.
I would'nt worry about being new at Ardmore. As Climintie already said, there are all sorts riding. Well, thats what I've heard anyway.

Only one way to see for sure though. :) Even if you end up being the slowest rider out there, at least you're out there.

How about Wednesday week ie: Wed 17th Dec? I'm keen to check it out before xmas for some reason. Only a couple more weeks to go too.

Sounds like a plan... need to see if I can get out of work... I go on leave on the 19th for 2 weeks, so it might be hard... I feel im going to fall 'sick' on wednesday :shifty:.. need to sort out a car with a towbar or hitch a ride now.. hmmm..

[krad_nz]

Not sure when you finish work, but if you work a typical day then just pop down after work?

How much does it cost there? $10.00?

[Hemex]

I finish at around 4:30... That be too late?

Clmintie any suggestions? Preferably when its not crowded :)...
And how much is it?

[Pierce]

I finish at around 4:30... That be too late?

Clmintie any suggestions? Preferably when its not crowded :)...
And how much is it?

Think its $15 now which is still cheap for a mean afternoon on a mint track. He always grooms it nicely.

Also defo a heap of different riders out there. Heres one for ya, saw a dude out there on a 97 XR250 on Wednesday.

[REDRIDER]

wednesday the 17th you say.... Im workin on the missus, ill get her to finish early so I can come out but shouldnt be a problem, clmintie, better warm up the shutter finger I feel some carnage on the horizon. LOL

[SpikedPunch]

Sounds like a plan... need to see if I can get out of work... I go on leave on the 19th for 2 weeks, so it might be hard... I feel im going to fall 'sick' on wednesday :shifty:.. need to sort out a car with a towbar or hitch a ride now.. hmmm..
I'll have a chat with Krad, but you guys could probably sort something with the trailer at my place since you're on the shore. I'd be keen to go along to just take some pics or something. (And maybe a sneaky go on the kdx...:shifty:)
Course, that would involve dropping your bike at my place sometime, and I'm rapidly running out of space what with the kdx in the living room and the dr-z in the kitchen :p

[Hemex]

I'll have a chat with Krad, but you guys could probably sort something with the trailer at my place since you're on the shore. I'd be keen to go along to just take some pics or something. (And maybe a sneaky go on the kdx...:shifty:)
Course, that would involve dropping your bike at my place sometime, and I'm rapidly running out of space what with the kdx in the living room and the dr-z in the kitchen :p

That'll be awesome Spike... Thank you!! Ill drop my bike off soon.. will get in touch with you to sort that out... I see that you still have the dining room free..:lol:

[Hemex]

wednesday the 17th you say.... Im workin on the missus, ill get her to finish early so I can come out but shouldnt be a problem, clmintie, better warm up the shutter finger I feel some carnage on the horizon. LOL

Make sure you come bro! You've been riding for a while though so you'll be fine... 5 rides dude...thats me.. Shyte!:bye::blink:

[oldskool]

hmm wonder if me lil XR would handle the bumps of a fast mx track? I work till 4, what time does it open until?

[dammad1]

I'm keen on the 17th, I have been meaning to try the place out for a long time.

[Hemex]

hmm wonder if me lil XR would handle the bumps of a fast mx track? I work till 4, what time does it open until?

I finish at around 4 too... and I think (I may be wrong) till late evening..Bring it along mate... dont see why it wont handle it... If it seems like its crying then you can use my bike for a while...

[oldskool]

I finish at around 4 too... and I think (I may be wrong) till late evening..Bring it along mate... dont see why it wont handle it... If it seems like its crying then you can use my bike for a while...
Hey I may just take you up on that! Love to give a newer bike a go.
It would be metal fatigue on the frame and linkages I'd be mindful of, oh yeah and physical fatigue on my part!
Can't confirm will go yet (X'mas parties and anniversaries to check) but if for some reason you can't take up on spikedpunch's offer I could be a poss as a backup plan.

[Hemex]

Hey I may just take you up on that! Love to give a newer bike a go.
It would be metal fatigue on the frame and linkages I'd be mindful of, oh yeah and physical fatigue on my part!
Can't confirm will go yet (X'mas parties and anniversaries to check) but if for some reason you can't take up on spikedpunch's offer I could be a poss as a backup plan.

Sounds good! Will keep you posted on whether Ive managed to get my bike to SpikedPUnch's dining room..if not then hopefully a ride down with you...
Yeah I'm not a 100% sure yet as its still a couple of weeks away... but most likely, yes...

[cheese]

I've got the day off on the 17th, but I have to Baby sit Jack. So I might come with the camera. Unless someone wants to mind him while I do a few laps! LOL

[Hemex]

I've got the day off on the 17th, but I have to Baby sit Jack. So I might come with the camera. Unless someone wants to mind him while I do a few laps! LOL

No worries mate... Ive been babysitting my neice for 5 days now... she's almost 2.. Hardest thing ive done in my life..got some experience though...:) bring the bike along... Ill mind him during my break's...which will be often enough with my fitness!! :lol:

[cheese]

na he might crack teh shits at the noise. Dam 4 strokes..... LOL I'll just bring the camera and the push chair.

[REDRIDER]

are there restrictions on noise out there, mine is fairly noisy.. STILL

[xen]

Should be keen for the 17th, it's open 4-8. Hope it doesn't rain like last time lol.

[krad_nz]

That'll be awesome Spike... Thank you!! Ill drop my bike off soon.. will get in touch with you to sort that out... I see that you still have the dining room free..:lol:

I think Spike may have jumped the gun there. I'm going to be getting a lift from one of the guys from work so I won't be taking our trailer. Also, the trailer and tow vehicle are on the northshore so it would be a bit of pain for me to drive all the way from East Tamaki to the shore and then back out to Ardmore in rush hour traffic :P

I feel sorry for you northshore guys.

[Hemex]

I think Spike may have jumped the gun there. I'm going to be getting a lift from one of the guys from work so I won't be taking our trailer. Also, the trailer and tow vehicle are on the northshore so it would be a bit of pain for me to drive all the way from East Tamaki to the shore and then back out to Ardmore in rush hour traffic :P

I feel sorry for you northshore guys.

:lol: No worries krad... Will sort something out...
Spike, thanks for the offer :D

[cheese]

Get a tow bar mate!!!!!!! mine cost $120 second hand and then give Aaron a box of woodstocks to put it on!

[Hemex]

Get a tow bar mate!!!!!!! mine cost $120 second hand and then give Aaron a box of woodstocks to put it on!

hahahahahaha.... I will cheese... dont know whether I should put it on this car though... bloody transmission problems!! Was speaking to Aaron about it...

[krad_nz]

:lol: No worries krad... Will sort something out...
Spike, thanks for the offer :D

Sorry bud! :headbang:

[Hemex]

Sorry bud! :headbang:

No worries man... Ill just have to wait for those Iron Maiden tickets you promised me to turn up in the mail :2thumbsup .....:shifty:

[squirtkenyon]

Bloody good pictures again mate. We need you get your KDX out there again! I was going to ask you for the pics but i see ya put them there (No22). See Wildman this Sunday, pitty have staff do sat night. Might have to have a early night

[REDRIDER]

Armore's last night - 17th is our last Wednesday practice ride and we will be open from 4.00 pm until 8.00 pm. We are closed for 5 weeks over xmas.

[dammad1]

Armore's last night - 17th is our last Wednesday practice ride and we will be open from 4.00 pm until 8.00 pm. We are closed for 5 weeks over xmas.

If the weathers fine i'll be there, will need someone to show me around thou as I haven't been there before. Do you have to remove your barkbusters?

[xen]

If the weathers fine i'll be there, will need someone to show me around thou as I haven't been there before. Do you have to remove your barkbusters?

Sweetas with that, its pretty straight forward when u get there. Didn't take off my barkbusters when I went

[clmintie]

Don't know about bark busters, but you need to remove the side stand, if you have one...

[krad_nz]

Hmmm, really have to remove the side stand for a practice day?

I've been convinced to go this Wednesday. Wasn't planning on removing the side stand though.

Guess its no big deal though :)

[clmintie]

I'm aiming to go this wed too, I have an battery drill set up to remove and install my side stand. Takes seconds.... Look for the red Previa.....

[Pierce]

I've riden there with a side stand on practice days. Stand is gone for good now after loosing the damn spring on the artiamuri trail a few weeks back. Who needs a stand anyway ;)

Gonna shoot out tomorrow if weather permits. Got my flash new CTI knee braces from ACC last friday so i'm yet to try em out

[dammad1]

I've riden there with a side stand on practice days. Stand is gone for good now after loosing the damn spring on the artiamuri trail a few weeks back. Who needs a stand anyway ;)

Gonna shoot out tomorrow if weather permits. Got my flash new CTI knee braces from ACC last friday so i'm yet to try em out

How did you wing that one?

[krad_nz]

Side stand is off.
Ready for tomorrow.. well as ready as I'll ever be.

[Hemex]

Side stand is off.
Ready for tomorrow.. well as ready as I'll ever be.

You going down today Krad?!

[Pierce]

How did you wing that one?

What riding with a stand or the CTI's?

[Hemex]

Pierce... I think its next wednesday thats the last night before the 5 week shut down... Redriders post earlier in this thread says that...
So come again next week.. :shifty:

[dammad1]

What riding with a stand or the CTI's?

The CTI's through ACC.

[clmintie]

Pierce... I think its next wednesday thats the last night before the 5 week shut down... Redriders post earlier in this thread says that...
So come again next week.. :shifty:


spoke to John tonight and confirmed the last wed ride this year is 17th Dec. First wed ride '09 11th Jan..............

[krad_nz]

You going down today Krad?!

Yeah sure did, guys at work convinced me to as they can't give me a lift on the 17th. Doh.

Anyway. I had a good time. Managed to stay upright. Once they had finished wetting the track a work mate and I went out. I think we were the first two out there actually. Needless to say, it was a boggy slippery mess which wasn't good for the confidence. After a couple of laps I returned to the trailer and had at least familiarised myself with the track. My rear tyre looked like an orange donut though. Drift on! :P

About 5-10mins later I went back and found it a bit easier. Basically it got better as the day went on. After about 1/2hr it was pretty sweet so I started to concentrate on actually trying to carry a bit more speed over the table tops etc. Started getting the hang of it, smooth and steady throttle control is the key on lift off :) I had a couple of kicker moments as my concentration started waning later on. Should have brought a snack with me, but Clmintie came to the rescue with a banana. Cheers mate!

I saw Clmintie taking pics on a jump which could only mean one thing. I had to try and look like I knew what I was doing! :stupid: I wanted to get some impressive pics! Unfortunately this meant I wasn't really concentrating on riding as much which meant I kept screwing things up at that part of the track where earlier it had been sweet. (thats my story anyway)

Definetely keen to go out again sometime though. I was pretty slow, if not the slowest rider there at the start. However, I noticed some other slower guys came on later on.

On my last outing a guy smacked his front wheel into the side of my swingarm on a jump landing. I carried on fine but he ended up in a dusty heap on the ground. I pulled off to see if he was alright and he said he was sorry etc which was a relief as I thought it may have been me.

I just tried to hold my line and took most corners fairly widely to let the others past.

Damn, there was some 8-10yo out there wearing blue etc. Don't recall what he was riding. He was pretty impressive to watch. Getting massive air and scrubbing speed etc. He looked like he knew what he was doing. Wish I had started riding when I was 5 or something :P No fear.

Nice to catch up Clmintie.

[Hemex]

Oh nice!! Yeah hopefully get to go out next week... think it'll be really crowded though!!
Yeah wish I'd started earlier too mate... not have to learn at 24..haha... anyway... like they say...its never too late..

Clminite going to post the pics soon?

[oldskool]

Well written krad, are you a copywriter per chance? Now when are yah going to take out the kdx200 instead? ...:buggerd: just kiddin, saw the pix
Are you going out again next week?

[Hemex]

Well written krad, are you a copywriter per chance? Now when are yah going to take out the kdx200 instead? ...:buggerd: just kiddin, saw the pix
Are you going out again next week?

Hey mate... let me know if you can go next week... Ill try and clear my calendar at work...

[oldskool]

Will do. I'm planning to add an extra track on the trailer this weekend according to the wheelbase measurements you gave me. You handy with an arc welder? Oh yeah and replace both front and back brakeshoes of the XR. I lost them both at Glen Murray and I tell yah it's freaky going down steep slopes with absolutely no stopping power..especially when you're heading towards a bottleneck!

[Hemex]

Will do. I'm planning to add an extra track on the trailer this weekend according to the wheelbase measurements you gave me. You handy with an arc welder? Oh yeah and replace both front and back brakeshoes of the XR. I lost them both at Glen Murray and I tell yah it's freaky going down steep slopes with absolutely no stopping power..especially when you're heading towards a bottleneck!

Oh shiiit!... that must have been scary... hahaha... Nah never used an arc welder mate... will be more than happy to come and learn though!

[oldskool]

Oh shiiit!... that must have been scary... hahaha... Nah never used an arc welder mate... will be more than happy to come and learn though!
Learn how to weld from me!! :shit: that'll be funny. I could show yah how to trace bird shit on steel! Maybe you could measure up the box section and work the cutoff saw while I oversee and mind the beer. :beer: Anyways, I'm planning to work on it Sat arvo if you're keen.

[krad_nz]

Well written krad, are you a copywriter per chance? Now when are yah going to take out the kdx200 instead? ...:buggerd: just kiddin, saw the pix
Are you going out again next week?

Cheers. Just an engineer :)