Cliffhanger Hillclimb 2009 [Archive]

Deano

9th February 2009, 08:03

The King of the Cliffhanger title is up for grabs again.

March 14 and 15 - Gladstone, Wairarapa.

The current King, Jay Lawrence unfortunately looks to be out of action this year.

Who will step up and stake their claim to the throne ?

The flier is attached, containing relevant details.

Don't delay in entering as last years was a full house, and places will be limited.

You can also visit www.cliffhanger.org.nz for more info, previous years results, and a video of a run up the hill.

Also, if anyone is keen to enter and unsure which class, please ask me.

Basically the two cliffhanger classes are for the serious competitors who want to go for the prizemoney and the glory.

Support classes are also on offer.

Matt Bleck

9th February 2009, 08:23

do you need a driver's licence to do this race Deano?

CHOPPA

9th February 2009, 08:44

Hows the road looking...? Ill def come down but only if the road is in better condition

Clivoris

9th February 2009, 09:13

I'm definitely in. This is a great event.

Deano

9th February 2009, 11:29

Hows the road looking...? Ill def come down but only if the road is in better condition

To be honest I haven't been up there for a while.......no honestly - I haven't been practicing ....:devil2:

Flame was going to check the road condition out so hopefully someone can update.

I would expect the gravel has all gone, leaving a few ruts on three corners...should be much better than the gravel there last year but will confirm.

wharfy

9th February 2009, 11:39

Cool. Can hardly wait :)

Deano

9th February 2009, 11:43

Cool. Can hardly wait :)

Hi Kevin,

if you are entering on your Hornet, then you are eligible for Formula 1 Support Class or Cliffhanger Class 600cc to Open.

I know your bike is a stock streetbike, but streetstock is for slightly smaller capacity... lol

Str8 Jacket

9th February 2009, 12:34

WooT!! Im gonna do this year on my RG. I am hoping to get up there faster on my RG than I did on a bike 5times it size last year.

I can highly recommend this "race" to anyone and everyone. The road is awesome and very scary all wrapped into one big adrenaline fest. DOO IT!!!:banana:

flame

9th February 2009, 16:20

To be honest I haven't been up there for a while.......no honestly - I haven't been practicing ....:devil2:

Flame was going to check the road condition out so hopefully someone can update.

I would expect the gravel has all gone, leaving a few ruts on three corners...should be much better than the gravel there last year but will confirm.

Yep Deano, rode up there on Saturday, the 2nd left hander and the right hander following it are still rutted as last year. But then they have resealed with very coarse chip from about a third of the way up the course.....it remains un-swept arrrrrggggh!!!
So hopefully they sweep it properly and the heatwave in the meantime doesn't mean it all gets ripped up.

Str8 Jacket

9th February 2009, 16:23

CHOPPA

9th February 2009, 16:25

Yep Deano, rode up there on Saturday, the 2nd left hander and the right hander following it are still rutted as last year. But then they have resealed with very coarse chip from about a third of the way up the course.....it remains un-swept arrrrrggggh!!!
So hopefully they sweep it properly and the heatwave in the meantime doesn't mean it all gets ripped up.

I think im getting a bit soft but i dont wanna go all the way down there to make up the numbers and i dont wanna be pushing a superbike up there in those sorta conditions...

Its a great event though and honestly the most fun ive had racing to date!

This would be the best challenge for Carver, real roads for him to own everyone on!!

Str8 Jacket

9th February 2009, 16:28

On a serious note though... how hard/expensive would it be for the organisers (and volunteers) to clean the road up themselves or get/pay someone to do it?

flame

9th February 2009, 16:37

Number One

9th February 2009, 16:58

I'll ride up there again in a couple of weeks and see how its looking:devil2:
Give me a yell when you do chicky - I haven't seen the road (apart from vids) and would like to have a wee tootle up and down before this event :yes:

Ivan

9th February 2009, 17:18

damn it im away that weekend at homegrown.

Have fun people

Pumba

9th February 2009, 17:29

If it gets swept and the new chip stays down, then I think it will be fantastic (well.....apart from those two pesky corners being rutted up). I'll ride up there again in a couple of weeks and see how its looking:devil2:

Best thing that can happen in the heat we have been having is to get a few cars (NOT TRUCKS) driving over it to bed the chip in a bit before it is swept.

Hmmm, wounder how the FXR would go?

McDuck

9th February 2009, 17:38

On a serious note though... how hard/expensive would it be for the organisers (and volunteers) to clean the road up themselves or get/pay someone to do it?

There is bound to be a higher place somwhere with a sweeper tractor, and i am happy to drive it ;)

Str8 Jacket

9th February 2009, 17:41

There is bound to be a higher place somwhere with a sweeper tractor, and i am happy to drive it ;)

Yeah my thinking as well. Though I am not asking God for a sweeper tractor. A hire place may have one though... ;)

flame

9th February 2009, 17:42

Give me a yell when you do chicky - I haven't seen the road (apart from vids) and would like to have a wee tootle up and down before this event :yes:

Sure will chicky, probably be the week after Paeroa (21st) I'll keep in touch and you come over with me :)

McDuck

9th February 2009, 17:47

Yeah my thinking as well. Though I am not asking God for a sweeper tractor. A hire place may have one though... ;)

There could be a hire place on a hill?

Looking at the dates i will not be able to do it ont he weekend, but maby a Saturday or two before? Or just find somebody else ot drive the tractor, they ar enot that hard ;)

driftn

9th February 2009, 18:12

[QUOTE=CHOPPA;1927417]I think im getting a bit soft but i dont wanna go all the way down there to make up the numbers and i dont wanna be pushing a superbike up there in those sorta conditions...

Im with you on this one choppa.

Yeah thats why im not going to do it:whistle:

flame

9th February 2009, 18:27

Im with you on this one choppa.

Yeah thats why im not going to do it:whistle:

But.... can't your leg be all fixed by then????? 2 x Mairs in the running would make it FAR more interesting :yes:

Deano

9th February 2009, 18:38

I have given feedback re road condition to the organising committee.

Hopefully they get it sorted this year. I nearly biffed the Repsol last year on the gravel and am not looking for a repeat performance.

Will update when I have more info.

Weaver

9th February 2009, 19:24

:Punk: I'll be there. Better get my entry in fast though.
Bring it on Hels :2guns:

Clivoris

9th February 2009, 21:15

Are the other 400cc pilots out there entering? I have aspirations of 400 cc domination this year, so they might as well not bother.

Deano

9th February 2009, 21:17

Sparky was going to ask Neil - does a 450cc still count ?

Clivoris

9th February 2009, 21:20

Sparky was going to ask Neil - does a 450cc still count ?

Real men manage without penis enhancement surgery. Will I have to share a shower with him?

koba

9th February 2009, 21:44

Are the other 400cc pilots out there entering? I have aspirations of 400 cc domination this year, so they might as well not bother.
I have choices this year, but with comments like that you are asking for a whipping young lad :spanking:

Sparky was going to ask Neil - does a 450cc still count ?

Yeah, Bring it.

Clivoris

9th February 2009, 22:25

I have choices this year, but with comments like that you are asking for a whipping young lad :spanking:

Yeah, Bring it.

:laugh: I wonder if we can get Roadracing oldfart out of retirement? He even has time to grow a Mullet if he wants to look like one of the fast guys.:bleh:

gammaguy

9th February 2009, 22:33

Are the other 400cc pilots out there entering? I have aspirations of 400 cc domination this year, so they might as well not bother.
think yerself lucky im not bringing the gamma up then.....

koba

10th February 2009, 06:25

think yerself lucky im not bringing the gamma up then.....

Oh go on, you know you want to.

koba

10th February 2009, 06:27

:laugh: I wonder if we can get Roadracing oldfart out of retirement? He even has time to grow a Mullet if he wants to look like one of the fast guys.:bleh:

hmm, I think he might be a bit old for it... :Pokey:

Deano

10th February 2009, 06:31

White trash

10th February 2009, 06:37

Deano

10th February 2009, 06:46

Bring it on Hels :2guns:

Are the other 400cc pilots out there entering? I have aspirations of 400 cc domination this year, so they might as well not bother.

Real men manage without penis enhancement surgery. Will I have to share a shower with him?

I have choices this year, but with comments like that you are asking for a whipping young lad :spanking:

Yeah, Bring it.

:laugh: I wonder if we can get Roadracing oldfart out of retirement? He even has time to grow a Mullet if he wants to look like one of the fast guys.:bleh:

think yerself lucky im not bringing the gamma up then.....

hmm, I think he might be a bit old for it... :Pokey:

If you're not up to it, lend me your wheels man. I'll show em how it's done.

This is what this thread needed - some good ole trash talk.

Str8 Jacket

10th February 2009, 06:59

:Punk: I'll be there. Better get my entry in fast though.
Bring it on Hels :2guns:

This is what this thread needed - some good ole trash talk.

Im not coming iof everyone's going to pick on me! :(

Deano

10th February 2009, 07:02

Im not coming iof everyone's going to pick on me! :(

I've got ya back mate.

sinfull

10th February 2009, 07:06

Im not coming iof everyone's going to pick on me! :(

Awww is everyone needeling you Hels ? Don't let it worry ya none, just be sure to keep up yr carbs on the day, so you have the energy to make it to the top of the hill aye !!!

Str8 Jacket

10th February 2009, 07:09

I've got ya back mate.

Awww is everyone needeling you Hels ? Don't let it worry ya none, just be sure to keep up yr carbs on the day, so you have the energy to make it to the top of the hill aye !!!

hehe, My plan is to act "weak" and then surprise Weaver with a time he could not possibly beat...

*TUI* anyone?

Im looking forward to it - Bring it on!! :wari:

driftn

10th February 2009, 07:30

But.... can't your leg be all fixed by then????? 2 x Mairs in the running would make it FAR more interesting :yes:

prob not. Its a mess, and I dont even know what sort of condition my bike is in yet. If my leg is not in cast and I have my bike ready for race dutys the F1 title will be mine.

Clivoris

10th February 2009, 07:46

think yerself lucky im not bringing the gamma up then.....
:lol:True that, I feel like I've dodged a bullet, six ninja throwing stars and a groin kick. Those 400 two-smokers aren't exactly what I had in mind. Plenty of room in the shower with the 450 pilot I think.

This is what this thread needed - some good ole trash talk.
You can't be suprised Dorothy, it's the Cliffhanger:2thumbsup

Deano

10th February 2009, 12:05

Those 400 two-smokers aren't exactly what I had in mind.

If it's any consolation a 400cc 2 stroke, while still a 400, is not eligible for F3.

racerhead

10th February 2009, 13:23

Whats the story with entering a road bike into this?
Anything I need to remove or will it just be treated as normal trackday preparation?
Oh and will there be a BEARS class this year?

wharfy

10th February 2009, 14:26

Hi Kevin,

if you are entering on your Hornet, then you are eligible for Formula 1 Support Class or Cliffhanger Class 600cc to Open.

I know your bike is a stock streetbike, but streetstock is for slightly smaller capacity... lol

Yeah I NOW know what streetstock means - I actually have a KR150 in the shed I might bring that for fun ? I will have a go on the Hornet tho to see if the racing I have been doing has improved my times (that is why I did the track days that got me racing again) :)

wharfy

10th February 2009, 14:36

Re- road conditions.

Failing that - I have suggested that corrugations are preferable to loose gravel.

Yeah I'm with you on that, the sound of gravel hitting the guards is VERY disconcerting !!!

Crazy Steve

10th February 2009, 14:38

Who do I pay and when ? ?

Crazy Steve..

wharfy

10th February 2009, 15:31

Who do I pay and when ? ?

Crazy Steve..

See the first post in this thread

gammaguy

10th February 2009, 16:02

Oh go on, you know you want to.

your dam right i do

long ago they had a hillclimb at a place called palmer head,on the south coast of welly.I wish i had the nuts to have a go at that,i never did.I seem to remember a certain mr R.Holden doing quite well.......

i will definately do a hillclimb sometime soon,and the gamma steers so well it would be awesome IMO

sinfull

10th February 2009, 16:33

prob not. Its a mess, and I dont even know what sort of condition my bike is in yet.. Oh harden up !!!!

(that is why I did the track days that got me racing again) :)
Well aint that a bitch ! Bwahahahaha

Clivoris

10th February 2009, 17:10

your dam right i do

long ago they had a hillclimb at a place called palmer head,on the south coast of welly.I wish i had the nuts to have a go at that,i never did.I seem to remember a certain mr R.Holden doing quite well.......

i will definately do a hillclimb sometime soon,and the gamma steers so well it would be awesome IMO

If you can get up here it is well worth the effort mate. A well run and very friendly event, and a total hoot to boot. Might be best for me if you keep putting it off though so I have more time to practice.

racerhead

10th February 2009, 17:13

Woo hoo:Punk:
Just got the entry form so its away in the post tomorrow:done:

Deano

10th February 2009, 17:37

Whats the story with entering a road bike into this?
Anything I need to remove or will it just be treated as normal trackday preparation?
Oh and will there be a BEARS class this year?

Woo hoo:Punk:
Just got the entry form so its away in the post tomorrow:done:

No need to remove anything from the bike unless you want to lose some ballast and improve streamlining a little. And make it a little less expensive if the unthinkable happens.

Definintely a BEARS Class as you will have seen on the entry form. You doing both days ?

You realise you're up against NZ's fastest woman ? No pressure....:whistle:

racerhead

10th February 2009, 19:08

No need to remove anything from the bike unless you want to lose some ballast and improve streamlining a little. And make it a little less expensive if the unthinkable happens.

Definintely a BEARS Class as you will have seen on the entry form. You doing both days ?

You realise you're up against NZ's fastest woman ? No pressure....:whistle:

Yep looked at the entry and spotted the bears class so was happy with that.

Doing both days alight as I need all the practice I can get:crazy:

And yes I know who Im up against but I aint goin for glory more out for a quick run along a nice piece of road:woohoo:

Deano

10th February 2009, 19:40

And yes I know who Im up against but I aint goin for glory more out for a quick run along a nice piece of road:woohoo:

So that isn't you in your profile pic ? That's some pretty mean air.

racerhead

10th February 2009, 20:37

So that isn't you in your profile pic ? That's some pretty mean air.

Nah man thats the late great Martin Finnegan. Was Irelands most succesful TT and road rider.

flame

10th February 2009, 21:19

Nah man thats the late great Martin Finnegan. Was Irelands most succesful TT and road rider.

Phewww:sweatdrop:msn-wink:

wilber

10th February 2009, 22:23

Entry form sent off today and going to do both days this time.

Deano

11th February 2009, 07:19

Crikey - I'm not sure if I'm allowed to enter yet and by the way the entries are rolling in I'd better sort my shit out.

Time to do some grovelling.

Str8 Jacket

11th February 2009, 07:21

Crikey - I'm not sure if I'm allowed to enter yet and by the way the entries are rolling in I'd better sort my shit out.

Time to do some grovelling.

Yeah but dont you have to do that important thing that weekend, you know.... Good luck bro!

Clivoris

11th February 2009, 10:35

:2thumbsup:woohoo: I'm entered. I'm entered :woohoo:

svr

11th February 2009, 11:19

You realise you're up against NZ's fastest woman ? No pressure....:whistle:

Really, is Karel Pavich, ex. NZ F2 champion and lap record holder and current international post-classic racer gonna be there?
Sorry.... I didn't start the trash talk:msn-wink:

White trash

11th February 2009, 13:59

Really, is Karel Pavich, ex. NZ F2 champion and lap record holder and current international post-classic racer gonna be there?
Sorry.... I didn't start the trash talk:msn-wink:
Really? Does Karel hold the record?

I was under the impression the New Zealand Womens Motorcycle Land speed record was held by Vikki Striefler (sorry if I spelt it wrong) who will be in attendance.

svr

11th February 2009, 16:08

Really? Does Karel hold the record?

I was under the impression the New Zealand Womens Motorcycle Land speed record was held by Vikki Striefler (sorry if I spelt it wrong) who will be in attendance.

Fair enough! I'll cop that one:spanking:

Chrislost

11th February 2009, 19:41

Are the other 400cc pilots out there entering? I have aspirations of 400 cc domination this year, so they might as well not bother.

well i could bring the vfr for a little scratch...
Was hoping to have a bike with suspension by then though!

Clivoris

11th February 2009, 20:26

well i could bring the vfr for a little scratch...
Was hoping to have a bike with suspension by then though!

Piss off you. At least I was within spitting distance of Koba and Limbimtimwim:baby:. Mind you...how bad are those injuries? And first timers really should take their time up there getting used to the climb.:lol:

Mooch

11th February 2009, 21:33

Re- road conditions.

I am assured that the road will be in better nick than last year.

I have asked if the ruts (corrugations from truck use) could be repaired with concrete or asphalt - probably unlikely given the cost but no harm in asking.

Failing that - I have suggested that corrugations are preferable to loose gravel.

Had a slow ride up the hill on Sunday to have a close look .

Overall I think the road is in better condition than last year. There's still a bit of loose chip from recent re-sealling but a month of cars going over it could be all it needs to clear that up.

Most of the loose chip seemed to be in the oncoming lane but again , was better than last year. Riders may need to watch the left , left right combo after the fastest section. Otherwise the sections that had loose chip last year are good now.

scracha

11th February 2009, 22:51

Hmm...I'll try and talk Chopper into going down. I don't care who beats me, I ride like a nana on the road.

I presume there's camping again?
I baggsy not sleeping on the grass next to a tent with 2 lezzers in it again*
Will there be breathalisers on the 2nd day?

*I want in the tent this time

Marknz

12th February 2009, 05:39

damn, I'm a little busy that weekend.

Number One

12th February 2009, 06:13

I presume there's camping again?
I baggsy not sleeping on the grass next to a tent with 2 lezzers in it again*

*I want in the tent this time
:lol: dream on Stevie, dream on ;)

And if you don't want to sleep on the grass then you will have to be on your best behaviour ;)

scracha

12th February 2009, 08:09

And if you don't want to sleep on the grass then you will have to be on your best behaviour ;)

So you're basically telling me not to come :devil2:

Sully60

12th February 2009, 08:20

Str8 Jacket

12th February 2009, 08:37

Are there any Supplementaries around noise Deano?

Any possibility of a bucket class? The one good SV in our household is bagsed so I thought I'd hotrod the sled and see If I can get to the top without:

a: Backing off (should be no problem, see below)

b: Falling asleep (should be no problem, see below*)

c: getting overtaken by the following rider (that could be a problem!)

*I'm also going for the only bike that can be heard entering the Cliffhanger corner form the pits.

Look you dumbarse. How many bikes do me and koba have between us.... eh, eh! I'll be taking my RG up and maybe the FXR for someone else if its needed. Im not sure which bike Moo is intending on riding yet but we will most likely have at least 1 maybe 2 bikes going spare. Talk to Malcolm nicely... ;)

scracha

12th February 2009, 10:41

*I'm also going for the only bike that can be heard entering the Cliffhanger corner from the pits.

Don't be silly, I've made the ducati even louder :-)

Sully60

12th February 2009, 11:09

Don't be silly, I've made the ducati even louder :-)

You haven't heard loud untill you've heard this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lh9MhofYg0)

svr

12th February 2009, 11:51

Re- road conditions.

I am assured that the road will be in better nick than last year.

I have asked if the ruts (corrugations from truck use) could be repaired with concrete or asphalt - probably unlikely given the cost but no harm in asking.

Failing that - I have suggested that corrugations are preferable to loose gravel.

It's the cheapo repairs that cause the loose chip Deano - they just chip-seal in to fill the (longitudinal) wheel ruts. `Bit' sealing never works. Get the council just sweep the existing repairs. Its cheap and the roading maintenance contractor should be doing it anyway.
Pity its now a main truck route aye? Used to be mint.

Deano

12th February 2009, 17:57

Overall I think the road is in better condition than last year. There's still a bit of loose chip from recent re-sealling but a month of cars going over it could be all it needs to clear that up.

Thanks for that Mooch.

I presume there's camping again?

Just for you mate.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=92415

Are there any Supplementaries around noise Deano?

Any possibility of a bucket class? The one good SV in our household is bagsed so I thought I'd hotrod the sled and see If I can get to the top without:

No noise supplementaries as such, but I think they reserve the right to ban you if the bike is extremely obnoxious.

No bucket class this year sorry. Depending on how many turn up it could be a go next year though.

It's the cheapo repairs that cause the loose chip Deano - they just chip-seal in to fill the (longitudinal) wheel ruts. `Bit' sealing never works. Get the council just sweep the existing repairs. Its cheap and the roading maintenance contractor should be doing it anyway.
Pity its now a main truck route aye? Used to be mint.

Cheers - I've asked that there be no loose chip makeshift repairs. It should be all good by March.

fatboyzed

12th February 2009, 19:15

Good to see the post classic is still there, anybody else entering in this class? would be nice to have others not just another to race against.

koba

12th February 2009, 19:34

well i could bring the vfr for a little scratch...
Was hoping to have a bike with suspension by then though!

Feck get your arse up there so I can :spanking: it

koba

12th February 2009, 19:36

*I want in the tent this time

I will play nice this time, My expectaion of sleep is much lower.

scracha

13th February 2009, 07:28

Feck get your arse up there so I can :spanking: it

Chris can't make it around the Coro so perhaps the Cliffhanger is a bridge too far
:gob:

pecks

16th February 2009, 16:29

well ive been up an down the hill lots as i work out that way an yea the first couple bends are rough an they have sweept the new seal so all in all i think
you need to hardin the f**k up an just have fun on the day lol :):)

Sully60

16th February 2009, 17:14

No bucket class this year sorry. Depending on how many turn up it could be a go next year though.

Oh well F3 it is then. Or put some small pistons back in and go for 125GP, or find some RWU forks and go pre 82?

Str8 Jacket

16th February 2009, 17:21

WoOt! Posted mine and Malcolms entries off today :wari:

Deano

16th February 2009, 17:52

Oh well F3 it is then. Or put some small pistons back in and go for 125GP, or find some RWU forks and go pre 82?

Oh to have choices eh ?

I'm likely to sit this one out. Bye bye titles :bye:

Ivan

17th February 2009, 11:19

now all you bucket guys only enter F3 so I can enter on my SV and beat you's all:Playnice:

Number One

17th February 2009, 19:50

now all you bucket guys only enter F3 so I can enter on my SV and beat you's all:Playnice:
Are you THAT slow that you have to compete on your 650 against buckets to win? :rofl:

BTW - I am slow but I'm out and I'm proud :bleh:

Ivan

18th February 2009, 15:59

Are you THAT slow that you have to compete on your 650 against buckets to win? :rofl:

BTW - I am slow but I'm out and I'm proud :bleh:

Nah I really did want to comepte against Deano on his SV after his wins ther last year.

Goign to get my entry in tommorw

Hopefully there are a few F3 bikes there to make it F3

Clive are you riding?

Str8 Jacket

18th February 2009, 16:06

Hopefully there are a few F3 bikes there to make it F3

Clive are you riding?

Im pretty sure that Malcolm is taking his 400 up there again. He has a title to defend, eh Clive? ;)

Clivoris

18th February 2009, 18:28

Clive are you riding?

Im pretty sure that Malcolm is taking his 400 up there again. He has a title to defend, eh Clive? ;)

Signed up already peeps. Be good to recommence the 400 battle and see how much we can squeeze the times down. I will be really trying this year as I am more confident that Malcolm losing wont break your relationship up Hels. You guys seem fairly stable now.:bleh:

koba

19th February 2009, 06:19

Im pretty sure that Malcolm is taking his 400 up there again. He has a title to defend, eh Clive? ;)

Hey, its not a "title" as such,

Signed up already peeps. Be good to recommence the 400 battle and see how much we can squeeze the times down. I will be really trying this year as I am more confident that Malcolm losing wont break your relationship up Hels. You guys seem fairly stable now.:bleh:

But im still going to beat this cocky fellow :bash:

Str8 Jacket

19th February 2009, 06:23

Signed up already peeps. Be good to recommence the 400 battle and see how much we can squeeze the times down. I will be really trying this year as I am more confident that Malcolm losing wont break your relationship up Hels. You guys seem fairly stable now.:bleh:

Hey, its not a "title" as such,

But im still going to beat this cocky fellow :bash:

Oh how I love modesty... :laugh:

Frenchy

19th February 2009, 21:53

Stink just went to do the entry and seen the dates the 14th :no: I cant make it that wekend :crybaby:

Ivan

20th February 2009, 11:18

Stink just went to do the entry and seen the dates the 14th :no: I cant make it that wekend :crybaby:

I cant make 14th either but am going on the 15th the 14th I am at HOMEGROWN seeing Blindspott:bleh:

Flyno

20th February 2009, 16:13

If i were down home i would dust of my 125 and come along for some madness! have a good weekend tho and stay safe.

Frenchy

20th February 2009, 16:30

I cant make 14th either but am going on the 15th the 14th I am at HOMEGROWN seeing Blindspott:bleh:

I went to there farewell tour concert since then they have done a number of gigs i don't think it'll be the last time you get to see them!!

Clivoris

20th February 2009, 16:32

Geez. Are we going to need a seperate thread for the excuses?:bleh:

Str8 Jacket

20th February 2009, 16:49

Geez. Are we going to need a seperate thread for the excuses?:bleh:

We'll call it, "Out of Towners"... :wait:

325rocket

20th February 2009, 19:56

If i were down home i would dust of my 125 and come along for some madness! have a good weekend tho and stay safe.

ill be here, can i dust off your 125 and enjoy some madness ?;)

roadracingoldfart

21st February 2009, 07:05

:laugh: I wonder if we can get Roadracing oldfart out of retirement? He even has time to grow a Mullet if he wants to look like one of the fast guys.:bleh:

I heard that ya bastard :dodge:

hmm, I think he might be a bit old for it... :Pokey:

Less of that yung unn

When do these entries have to be in by ???

Clivoris

21st February 2009, 07:34

I heard that ya bastard :dodge:

When do these entries have to be in by ???

Entry on the day if therre are any spots left. They're nice people. I think they might even do a pensioner discount:D

Shaun

21st February 2009, 11:30

Cannot make it, to busy getting older

wilber

21st February 2009, 20:04

Went up the hill and checked out the road today,it has been swept recently bugger all loose stones on bottom half,resealed with stone chip either side of dam entrance looks ok buts some loose stones about and last bit to the top is much the same as it was last year,overall looks better than last year
Start and finish lines are already painted on the road too .

Kendog

21st February 2009, 20:08

Is there going to be a van driving spectators?

Trudes

21st February 2009, 20:14

Is there going to be a van driving spectators?

I told you you could take Pamela with us and ride her up and down the road to picture taking possys!!:scooter:

wilber

21st February 2009, 22:38

Deano was asking about a van or driver somewhere in the rally thread

koba

24th February 2009, 06:12

When do these entries have to be in by ???

Sooner is better, Especially as I want as many 400's up there as possible. :Punk:

Deano

7th March 2009, 17:03

Bump.

16 entries so far.

Clivoris

7th March 2009, 18:43

Bump.

16 entries so far.

I'm honestly suprised by this Deano. Bit hard to explain the limited interest so far. I've promised myself I will be doing this event till I can't ride anymore. Still, might mean more runs for the lucky ones that enter.:wari:

flame

7th March 2009, 18:45

I'm honestly suprised by this Deano. Bit hard to explain the limited interest so far. I've promised myself I will be doing this event till I can't ride anymore. Still, might mean more runs for the lucky ones that enter.:wari:
I want to I want to I want to....STUPID WORK:spanking:

But Nick O will be there:eek::woohoo: ....and I be there later to pit bitch for em.

Clivoris

7th March 2009, 18:52

I want to I want to I want to....STUPID WORK:spanking:

But Nick O will be there:eek::woohoo: ....and I be there later to pit bitch for em.

Shame we can't get pretty boy there on the R6.

Deano

7th March 2009, 19:46

Most peeps enter on the day.....checking out the weather I guess -there's always wets though.

I am entering F1 and F3 again this year. Why the fuck not eh.

That may or may not be a somewhat drunken challenge, but I don't care.

CHOPPA

7th March 2009, 20:22

Anyone wanna take my bike and shit down? So over driving the last few months....

wharfy

7th March 2009, 21:11

Hope to be there, money is a bit tight ... (new van, new bike, trip to Ruapuna, new hearing aids).

The hearing aids are cool - I've changed my will three times since I got them :)

Clivoris

7th March 2009, 21:16

Hope to be there, money is a bit tight ... (new van, new bike, trip to Ruapuna, new hearing aids).

The hearing aids are cool - I've changed my will three times since I got them :)

Shit. They must be good if you can hear all the nice things I say about you from your house?

flame

7th March 2009, 21:22

Shame we can't get pretty boy there on the R6.

Im working on that one :msn-wink: especially since theres a 749R not being entered yet!

Sully60

8th March 2009, 06:54

Im working on that one :msn-wink: especially since theres a 749R not being entered yet!

What????????????????
:shifty:
I'm kinda pretty:blip:

sels1

8th March 2009, 08:05

What????????????????
:shifty:
I'm kinda pretty:blip:

Kinda what???

Clivoris

8th March 2009, 08:09

What????????????????
:shifty:
I'm kinda pretty:blip:

I feel a pageant coming on. Gladstone's Prettiest SV Rider?

Number One

8th March 2009, 08:16

I feel a pageant coming on. Gladstone's Prettiest SV Rider?
He's riding an RG150 :rofl: I will be riding MY SV ;) and I WON'T be wearing a bikini or doing a talent item....not even for money!!! :laugh:

Clivoris

8th March 2009, 08:24

He's riding an RG150 :rofl: I will be riding MY SV ;) and I WON'T be wearing a bikini or doing a talent item....not even for money!!! :laugh:

No Chicks anyway. This would be ... special interest only. Will have to make it open to Suzuki riders then.

Matt Bleck

8th March 2009, 08:32

Sorry Deano, maybe next year... :(

quallman1234

9th March 2009, 22:08

I'll actually Turn up on my RG this year :).

Just going up for a pis around nothing too fast. Might consider taking the DRZ400 up there for a Jam as well.

Whats the max entries?

scracha

10th March 2009, 05:54

Anyone wanna take my bike and shit down? So over driving the last few months....

PM sent....

Str8 Jacket

10th March 2009, 06:24

I'll actually Turn up on my RG this year :).

Buggar. You sure you dont want to just take the DR up instead? :whistle:

Deano

10th March 2009, 11:48

Whats the max entries?

45 I think, which is a long way away so far - get there early on the day and you should be ok.

ajw_888

10th March 2009, 12:00

Many chook chasers going?

Deano

10th March 2009, 12:50

Many chook chasers going?

I can think of three that will most likely enter, including Quallman above.

Current title holder is Mat Willets on his Husky 510.

Str8 Jacket

10th March 2009, 14:04

I know the guy (666) from Wanganui whose name I cannot remember right now intends on entering on his motard....

Drew

10th March 2009, 17:00

Can anyone get a bike from Aukland to here for me?

bounce

10th March 2009, 17:16

never seen this event before. was hoping to ride up and take a look. is it spectator friendly at all? ie can you wander up the road and pick a corner to sit at for a bit?

Clivoris

10th March 2009, 19:00

Can anyone get a bike from Aukland to here for me?

Cool. Does this mean what I think it means?

Deano

10th March 2009, 19:17

never seen this event before. was hoping to ride up and take a look. is it spectator friendly at all? ie can you wander up the road and pick a corner to sit at for a bit?

You should get a chance to get up there but only in between sets of runs.

Her_C4

10th March 2009, 19:20

What time does practice start on Saturday?

Drew

10th March 2009, 19:31

Cool. Does this mean what I think it means?

Sure does mate. I've got a decent bike to run this year too, so lets see if I cant smoke that 2.09 minute run of Jays' aye.:wari:

Clivoris

10th March 2009, 19:40

Sure does mate. I've got a decent bike to run this year too, so lets see if I cant smoke that 2.09 minute run of Jays' aye.:wari:

:woohoo:Your ears must have been burning yesterday. Crazefox and I were speculating on whether you'ld make it. The weather is looking promising too. Glad I got my entry in.

racerhead

10th March 2009, 20:04

Cant wait for this event:woohoo:
Got myself all setup with race fairings and transport and everything:wari:
See ye all saturday morning

crazefox

10th March 2009, 20:53

Sure does mate. I've got a decent bike to run this year too, so lets see if I cant smoke that 2.09 minute run of Jays' aye.:wari:

Fucking sweet bro i will try ta get there to see ya smoke some ass

koba

10th March 2009, 21:10

I know the guy (666) from Wanganui whose name I cannot remember right now intends on entering on his motard....

Tony Sklenars

never seen this event before. was hoping to ride up and take a look. is it spectator friendly at all? ie can you wander up the road and pick a corner to sit at for a bit?

Its worth a look.
Its a bit of a hike so hopefully they have a ferry fan sussed.
It seems the bridge is the place to be, there were a bunch of guys on the piss there last time cheering like crazy, it was great.
There is also the rally on the staurday night, that is well worth it.

koba

10th March 2009, 21:12

Cant wait for this event:woohoo:
Got myself all setup with race fairings and transport and everything:wari:
See ye all saturday morning

Mint, see you there - you will love it!

Fucking sweet bro i will try ta get there to see ya smoke some ass

Much better than smoking pole.;)

Clivoris

10th March 2009, 21:37

Much better than smoking pole.;)

Take your word for it bro.

quallman1234

10th March 2009, 22:12

I can think of three that will most likely enter, including Quallman above.

Current title holder is Mat Willets on his Husky 510.

Mine's only a DRZ400 with some Adventure tires on it tho. Sticky enough tho ;).

I'll be taking two bikes plus my brother. Anyone got some spare crappy leathers for my bro?

koba

11th March 2009, 06:21

Mine's only a DRZ400 with some Adventure tires on it tho. Sticky enough tho ;).

I'll be taking two bikes plus my brother. Anyone got some spare crappy leathers for my bro?

Maybe.
They are pretty crappy!

Trudes

11th March 2009, 07:18

Maybe.
They are pretty crappy!

Hope you're not talking about your little green number..... those are hot!!!:shifty:

Deano

11th March 2009, 09:26

What time does practice start on Saturday?

10.00am is when the timed runs commence

scracha

11th March 2009, 15:57

10.00am is when the timed runs commence

I'm picking up a bike from Hamilhole if anyone wants a lift. Go go juice money not required but must be able to do some (cough..lots) of the driving.

Deano...you got my entry as I've heard nothing back since I posted it weeks ago.

sinfull

11th March 2009, 16:03

Deano...you got my entry as I've heard nothing back since I posted it weeks ago.
They got confused with the accent bro, when ya said Scratcha entry they thought ya said Scratch ma entry !

wharfy

11th March 2009, 16:44

How many entries now Deano ?

koba

11th March 2009, 20:55

Hope you're not talking about your little green number..... those are hot!!!:shifty:

Nope, No one else would fit them as tightly as I do either :o

Number One

12th March 2009, 06:30

Nope, No one else would fit them as tightly as I do either :o
You do WORK those leathers good Mr :blip:

Str8 Jacket

12th March 2009, 08:36

Righto, that's enough bitches. I will be wearing the green number and *he* can wear the baggy black ones that I normally wear. Problem solved, where there to ride not perv afterall..... ;) (TUI!)

Deano

12th March 2009, 09:25

Deano...you got my entry as I've heard nothing back since I posted it weeks ago.

Dina has received it ok.

How many entries now Deano ?

20 with at least 4 more expected.

Not bad for pre-entries.

Str8 Jacket

12th March 2009, 11:13

The weather is looking like its gonna be aweomse!! :wari:

Hope that its not as hot as last year was though! :yes:

quallman1234

12th March 2009, 11:16

Sweet. Must arrive early!. Hoping its coldish air, so my RG run's good ;).

Str8 Jacket

12th March 2009, 11:17

Sweet. Must arrive early!. Hoping its coldish air, so my RG run's good ;).

In that case I hope that the weathers HOT HOT HOT!!! That or a bit of sabotage should take your RG out nicely... :whistle:

et al

12th March 2009, 11:34

20 with at least 4 more expected.
Not bad for pre-entries.
Deano: Given the number of entries you have already what do you reckon the chances would be of them taking late entries for people who turn up on the day?

Deano

12th March 2009, 14:03

Deano: Given the number of entries you have already what do you reckon the chances would be of them taking late entries for people who turn up on the day?

They will take entries on the day, but I believe they are limiting it to 45 bikes.

You could always e-mail Dina galbrett@xtra.co.nz to see if you can 'book' a spot and pay on the day.

quallman1234

12th March 2009, 16:29

They will take entries on the day, but I believe they are limiting it to 45 bikes.

You could always e-mail Dina galbrett@xtra.co.nz to see if you can 'book' a spot and pay on the day.

Cheers

Done.

Number One

12th March 2009, 18:19

Righto, that's enough bitches. I will be wearing the green number and *he* can wear the baggy black ones that I normally wear. Problem solved, where there to ride not perv afterall..... ;) (TUI!)
OOO giggidy giggidy now I really will be distracted :msn-wink:

scracha

12th March 2009, 18:48

Someone (cough) had to road test a certain bike. No point in taking it to the Cliffhanger if it aint running right.
122401122403
Life's Good...even for squids

racerhead

13th March 2009, 12:26

:done: Im all packed up and just ready to hit the road:eek:

See ye all in the nice bright sunny morning:woohoo:

slowpoke

13th March 2009, 13:46

Someone (cough) had to road test a certain bike. No point in taking it to the Cliffhanger if it aint running right.
122401122403
Life's Good...even for squids

Haha, good onya Scracha, safety first eh? (Tui)

White trash

13th March 2009, 16:16

Good luck to all you mental units this weekend, I'm gutted I wont be there.

I'm predicting the rcord to fall for the second year running and a Dalton standing (rightfully) on the top step come beer o'clock Sunday.

Keep us updated as to how things are proceeding will ya?

Clivoris

13th March 2009, 20:25

So what is the best way to get there in a van?

roadracingoldfart

13th March 2009, 20:33

So what is the best way to get there in a van?

Just use the road you silly man !!!!!!!:bash::yes:

All roads lead to motorcycle events in the Wairarapa .......:shit:

Clivoris

13th March 2009, 20:35

Just use the road you silly man !!!!!!!:bash::yes:

All roads lead to motorcycle events in the Wairarapa .......:shit:

You know the transit has wings. I'm thinking Carterton rather than Martinborough.

roadracingoldfart

13th March 2009, 20:38

You know the transit has wings. I'm thinking Carterton rather than Martinborough.

Your not able to creep up on them Clive ..... the death rattle of the mighty Transam will give your impending arrival away lol . Go the big whitish Ford.

Drew

14th March 2009, 18:47

What a day, the LG GSXR is THE BIZZO!!! Thanks SOOO much Eddy.

Practice was slow for all, and race day is looking to be awesome.

Rob Taylor

15th March 2009, 16:01

Sure does mate. I've got a decent bike to run this year too, so lets see if I cant smoke that 2.09 minute run of Jays' aye.:wari:

Well done Drew.A deserved win.<_<So what happened to the "Decent" bike smokin last years times???Those Ducati's sure are good for not being "Decent":done:

JayRacer37

15th March 2009, 18:01

Well done Drew.A deserved win.<_<So what happened to the "Decent" bike smokin last years times???Those Ducati's sure are good for not being "Decent":done:

Let alone a 600! The're a real weapon!! ;)

Clivoris

15th March 2009, 18:29

racerhead

15th March 2009, 18:56

Just back home with all un-loaded now and it dosent look too bad:rolleyes:

Anyway thanks to the organisers and marshals for such a great event:clap:
The food and the rally on saturday night were great and nice to meet a few new faces:niceone: And thanks to Shaun Harris for the loan of the race fairings and transport.
Hopefully see ye at the winter series at some stage:niceone:

sinfull

15th March 2009, 19:00

Yet another fantastic Cliffhanger event. Sincere thanks to the organisors and the many volunteers who make the event happen. The band was great last night, the food was mega good and the company was most convivial. I am so looking forward to next year. It's a shame I wont be battling on the 400. Koba and I had a very close duel that had my stomach lining eating itself.

Was a good weekend to be sure, the cliffhanger rally is looking to become a good little shin dig !
The hill was certainly fun lol took a while to get the swing of it !

Was in better shape to be beind the camera rather than the controlls of a bike today ! but that was all good as i did manage to get chatted up by a couple of young ladies hiding under the bridge !

and a few pics here (http://picasaweb.google.com/sinfullbastard/Cliffhanger1415March09#slideshow) !

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Clivoris

15th March 2009, 19:34

Just back home with all un-loaded now and it dosent look too bad:rolleyes:

So, the damage isn't bad enough to stop you racing it eh?:2thumbsup

koba

15th March 2009, 20:19

Thanks everybody, that was a great weekend!

quallman1234

15th March 2009, 21:35

Awesome weekend! :). Apart from the little RG's flying lesson :Oops:.

Cheers to all espically Koba and Str8_Jacket for lending my brother some gear and dragging my bike up the cliff! Legends!
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Her_C4

15th March 2009, 23:52

Fantastic couple of days I must say :niceone::msn-wink:

Some photo's.....

are here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=1782)

koba

16th March 2009, 06:18

koba

16th March 2009, 06:41

Fantastic couple of days I must say :niceone::msn-wink:

Some photo's.....

are here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=1782)

Great pics!

Str8 Jacket

16th March 2009, 09:21

Awesome weekend! :). Apart from the little RG's flying lesson :Oops:.

Cheers to all espically Koba and Str8_Jacket for lending my brother some gear and dragging my bike up the cliff! Legends!

Fuck dude! You had me so worried for a few seconds there!! Really gald that you are OK. Congrats on the 2nd placing! :niceone:

Awesome weekend, thank's too all involved, although maybe we should rename the event the Cliffhanger RG150 grave yard?!?! :doh:

YAMASAKI

16th March 2009, 10:05

Gotta say that was the most fun I 've had on this bike so far. What a great day, thanks heaps to the organisers... and the ambulance guy who took care of my brother after his off in the last run.
heres the one run I captured on video.(sorry about the crappy sound quality, a few technical issues).

Not exactly the quickest run, it certainly takes a bit of getting used to this 'using both sides of the road on blind corners' thing:eek:.

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Hawkeye

16th March 2009, 10:34

quallman1234

16th March 2009, 12:19

Yea im alright. Rather not think about it too much however.
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1500 Posts :p.

wharfy

16th March 2009, 13:38

Was a good weekend to be sure, the cliffhanger rally is looking to become a good little shin dig !
The hill was certainly fun lol took a while to get the swing of it !

Was in better shape to be beind the camera rather than the controlls of a bike today ! but that was all good as i did manage to get chatted up by a couple of young ladies hiding under the bridge !

and a few pics here (http://picasaweb.google.com/sinfullbastard/Cliffhanger1415March09#slideshow) !

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It was indeed a good weekend, nice pics mate - I think the video of my start must have been in slow motion :)

captain_andrey

16th March 2009, 13:57

Some more photos.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/71396325@N00/sets/72157615234227473/detail/
What a good weekend

Number One

16th March 2009, 14:15

It was indeed a good weekend, nice pics mate - I think the video of my start must have been in slow motion :)
Oh I concur - slow motion for sure...that was the first thing that occured to me when I saw myself also :lol: Felt sooo much faster than it looked!

Weaver

16th March 2009, 18:55

Well done Drew.A deserved win.<_<So what happened to the "Decent" bike smokin last years times???Those Ducati's sure are good for not being "Decent":done:

Don't be such a sore loser.

racerhead

16th March 2009, 21:09

So, the damage isn't bad enough to stop you racing it eh?:2thumbsup

Nope no where near as bad as it looked:eek:
It will be back but not sure if its going to be a road or race bike again, damn decisions:no:

racerhead

16th March 2009, 21:12

Rob Taylor

16th March 2009, 21:45

Don't be such a sore loser.

Not at all.He was quicker last year on a 999:bleh:

The Tazman

16th March 2009, 21:54

Glad to here you all had a good time, it did turn out to be a fanTAZtic event. I can now appreciate how much effort that goes into these events now that I've become more involved.

A huge thank you to Dina, Garry and Marc for all the ground work to make this happen. Deano for getting all the sponsors on board to help pay for the event, Dave for all the timming gear, Pete for all the running around getting alot of the extras as well as getting everyone off the line on time and to all the marshals who along with all the other organisers that give up there weekend to make this event happen.

I would also like to give a big thanks to Steve of Kitty O'Shea's for putting together the computer program that made my life (and a few others) a lot easier to get the results out. They used to be done by pen and paper!!

Now to finish off I want to try and do something further for those of you that entered the event. I would like to offer emailing you out all your run times. I will be getting the computer back next week, So if you would like these results please send me a PM with your email address and I'll work on getting them out to you as soon as possible.

Taz

sels1

17th March 2009, 10:10

Glad to here you all had a good time, it did turn out to be a fanTAZtic event.
Well I enjoyed the short time I was there....maybe next year I'll have more time and camp over like last year.

Clivoris

17th March 2009, 11:26

Well I enjoyed the short time I was there....maybe next year I'll have more time and camp over like last year.

Maaate. I'm sure I heard the Tiger saying it wants to stalk some of those curves next year. Go on. Give your pussy a treeat.:yes:

et al

17th March 2009, 21:59

Big thanks from me to everyone involved in this unique and amazing event. Thanks also to those people who put in the time and effort to take and post their videos and photos - I am sure you have managed to capture the very essence of the event for those who could not attend. Top effort from Her_B4 who got awesome shots of individual riders up the hill. Next year apparently is the 10th Anniversary Meeting so should be extra special. For those of you who havn't done this event yet please don't be afraid to give it a go - young or old, fast or slow you can just do your own thing and enjoy being able to ride your bike faster than you normally should/would in relative safety up an amazing piece of road. See you there next year!

Southmotian

19th March 2009, 19:14

Gotta say that was the most fun I 've had on this bike so far. What a great day, thanks heaps to the organisers... and the ambulance guy who took care of my brother after his off in the last run.
heres the one run I captured on video.(sorry about the crappy sound quality, a few technical issues).

Not exactly the quickest run, it certainly takes a bit of getting used to this 'using both sides of the road on blind corners' thing:eek:.

I'm so jealous, I was gutted not to be able to enter this year!

My tard needs a bottom end rebuild and one of the gears is on backorder :doh:

How many motards entered this year and what was the quickest time?

Str8 Jacket

19th March 2009, 20:12

How many motards entered this year and what was the quickest time?

I know Tony Sklenars did a 2.36 at one point on Sunday and he was well stoked!

About 4 or 5 motards this year...

Petrolhead

19th March 2009, 21:32

Yep, Tony was properly quick! There were 4 of us up there - I was 3rd (No. 33) with a 2:54, so he was really moving.
It was me that came off on the second left hander - not entirely sure what happened as I was knocked out, but seem to remember drifting a bit wide... Don't remember anything after that. Apparently I was walking around and talking gibberish, so thanks to whoever it was who came up after me and got me under control! (I'm afraid I don't remember that either - only coming to in the ambulence!). On that note, like my bro said, thanks to the ambulance guy who sorted me out....:blink:

YAMASAKI

20th March 2009, 07:22

I know Tony Sklenars did a 2.36 at one point on Sunday and he was well stoked!

About 4 or 5 motards this year...

yeah 2:36 is seriously quick for a motard (there were 4). There was a bit of a difference between first and 2nd, I got 2:52, which I'm pretty happy with for my first time and no practice on Sunday. (You forgot to mention that you were beaten by your little brother bro :bleh:) so I've got a bit of work to do next year :) and there's still plenty left in this bike, at the end of every run i was kicking myself for backing off for 'flat out' corners, grrr.