Canterbury Have a Go Day, Ruapuna 14 Feb [Archive]

gammaguy

14th February 2009, 19:30

I wonder how many of you were at the track today,i saw a few KB ers(sorry if i didnt get to say hi to everyone!)

I had a super day,the weather was a bit patchy at first but turned out quite sunny and warm.

I had a ball on the RG,i went in the A class cos i like passing wherever i feel like it(and being passed too lol )

The standard of riding in my class was high,everyone rode fast but with respect for others.

I felt a dam sight safer on the track today than i do on the road thats for sure.The way things are these days its the only way i get to ride the RG the way nature intended-FAST.

i thorougly recommend everyone who thinks they can improve their skills(and thats all of us IMHO)to "have a go"at the next trackday.

We are the envy of people from overseas,it cost me $60 entry today.some guys i know in the UK and US pay a hell of a lot more than that.

Get out there!:niceone:

helenoftroy

14th February 2009, 19:47

I had an awesome day!!

I agree,think these days are excellent and sooo much fun:scooter:

......and pre entry its only $50!!:woohoo:

3umph

14th February 2009, 20:27

I to was there and it was a very good day... my first time for many a year

Glad my mate tempted me out there even tho I arrived late and missed the first round...

wil definatly be doing the next one:headbang:

sondela

15th February 2009, 09:31

I was gutted that I couldn't go this weekend, anyone know when the next one is?

helenoftroy

15th February 2009, 19:49

i thorougly recommend everyone who thinks they can improve their skills(and thats all of us IMHO)to "have a go"at the next trackday.

We are the envy of people from overseas,it cost me $60 entry today.some guys i know in the UK and US pay a hell of a lot more than that.

Get out there!:niceone:
So agree!!

Not sure when next one is at Ruapuna but will be encouraging lots more KBers to get out there!!

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

3umph

15th February 2009, 19:56

So agree!!

Not sure when next one is at Ruapuna but will be encouraging lots more KBers to get out there!!

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Yip I will be getting a few more into it as well...

was glad my mate who was testing his bike for the Sound of Thunder told me about it and got me out there even tho I turned up late and missed the first round but did the rest for the day...

Helen why were you riding the wrong way down the dummy grid in the last???

phoenixgtr

15th February 2009, 19:57

I was there on my bucket. First time I'd ridden it and I had a ball. I reckon I improved by miles over the day. Really looking forward to getting out there again!!

gammaguy

15th February 2009, 19:59

pretty sure there is a trackday coming up at Levels raceway,in may.

Now theres a TRACK,much twistier and technical than ruapuna.

cant wait:drool:

gammaguy

15th February 2009, 20:04

I was there on my bucket. First time I'd ridden it and I had a ball. I reckon I improved by miles over the day. Really looking forward to getting out there again!!

i know small bikes are fun-i have one myself-but what about that ninja?

helenoftroy

15th February 2009, 20:06

Helen why were you riding the wrong way down the dummy grid in the last???

:Oops:...and I thought no-one would notice!!lol
Cause Im a female & I do stupid things
Cause I was soo excited bout getting out and hooning round the track!!

Was in the wrong group:bash:

3umph

15th February 2009, 20:09

:Oops:...and I thought no-one would notice!!lol
Cause Im a female & I do stupid things
Cause I was soo excited bout getting out and hooning round the track!!

Was in the wrong group:bash:

haha... that was group 'b' what group were you in???

phoenixgtr

15th February 2009, 20:09

...but what about that ninja?

The ninja's not insured on the track.

Besides, I'm planning on actually bucket racing this year so yesterday was a test for me to see how I go

helenoftroy

15th February 2009, 20:11

i know small bikes are fun-i have one myself-but what about that ninja?

The ninja is being badly behaved ATM...eh phoenixgtr?:2guns:
He mite swap her for a DR650 this week :jerry:

helenoftroy

15th February 2009, 20:17

haha... that was group 'b' what group were you in???
Last day I was with the Bs but its a big group(half you guys should prolly be in A group!!:nya:)

Was quite happy in the smaller C class yesterday:woohoo:

phoenixgtr

15th February 2009, 20:17

Yeah, I'm actually kinda looking forward to it

munterk6

15th February 2009, 21:50

Heres a few pics, I have heaps more, but cant upload all of them lol!

munterk6

15th February 2009, 21:58

A few more....

Muzzab

16th February 2009, 19:34

I had a go in the "C" group, it was my first time on a track. The W650 went great, I had a real ball, only went mowing the grass once :0)
I'll certainly be looking out for the next one.

3umph

16th February 2009, 19:41

there were defiantly some very quick bikes and riders out there....

anyone know when the next one is?

helenoftroy

16th February 2009, 19:51

Saturday May 16th -Have a Go Day - Levels

Sunday 30th August-Have a Go Day - Ruapuna

(taken from Motorcycling Canterburys racing calander,so hope these dates are correct....)

3umph

16th February 2009, 20:15

Thanks Helen:niceone:

kiwi cowboy

17th February 2009, 18:41

Saturday May 16th -Have a Go Day - Levels

Sunday 30th August-Have a Go Day - Ruapuna

(taken from Motorcycling Canterburys racing calander,so hope these dates are correct....)

The otago motorcycle club is haveing a have a go day on 4th of april.
Anyone interested pm me and i will give a contact number.
I was excited about coming up untill i found out they didnt alow cordurer road gear:2guns::2guns:

helenoftroy

17th February 2009, 20:06

The otago motorcycle club is haveing a have a go day on 4th of april.
Anyone interested pm me and i will give a contact number.
I was excited about coming up untill i found out they didnt alow cordurer road gear:2guns::2guns:
Yeah the leathers thing can be a pain,but KB can come to the rescue!
Theres a lot of us are more than happy to loan gear for the day
Reckon we could cover most sizes lol:devil2:

The last HAGD the racing guys loaned my son & another young KBer leathers and the two 18yr olds had a blast on their cbr250r's:clap:

kiwi cowboy

17th February 2009, 20:57

Yeah the leathers thing can be a pain,but KB can come to the rescue!
Theres a lot of us are more than happy to loan gear for the day
Reckon we could cover most sizes lol:devil2:

The last HAGD the racing guys loaned my son & another young KBer leathers and the two 18yr olds had a blast on their cbr250r's:clap:

Do you not rember me from the christmas bash:eek:some people carry a sixpac i carry the keg over that:bleh:
the omcc and smcc allow cordura so not to worry although still want a set of leathers when i win lotto:msn-wink:

3umph

17th February 2009, 21:30

kiwi cowboy

17th February 2009, 21:33

at what track??

Oh sorry -at levels:whistle:

3umph

17th February 2009, 21:42

Oh sorry -at levels:whistle:

Cheers... might be able to organise a few for down there...

so leathers are not required??? and will allow cordura???

kiwi cowboy

17th February 2009, 21:47

Cheers... might be able to organise a few for down there...

so leathers are not required??? and will allow cordura???

Thats what the entry says in class 1 and 2 but i think they have to zip together across the back

3umph

17th February 2009, 21:54

where do we get the entry from??

helenoftroy

18th February 2009, 07:44

Do you not rember me from the christmas bash:eek:some people carry a sixpac i carry the keg over that:bleh:
the omcc and smcc allow cordura so not to worry although still want a set of leathers when i win lotto:msn-wink:

Course I remember you kiwi!!Didnt we have a great time:woohoo:

I very tactfully said we could cover most sizes lol!!

Have a great day at Levels:scooter:

kiwi cowboy

18th February 2009, 11:46

Course I remember you kiwi!!Didnt we have a great time:woohoo:

I very tactfully said we could cover most sizes lol!!

Have a great day at Levels:scooter:

Yes very tactfull:bash: :Oops: not enuf of us gorilla's ride sprot's bikes :innocent: anyway see you at garston [you are goin arent ya]

HenryDorsetCase

18th February 2009, 11:57

I had a great time too. Did anyone get any photos of A211 or A212? the RS125 or the blue/gray VFR400R

HenryDorsetCase

18th February 2009, 12:34

The photos are now up on www.sportzfotoz.co.nz by the way.

phoenixgtr

18th February 2009, 13:26

The photos are now up on www.sportzfotoz.co.nz by the way.

Only class A so far

HenryDorsetCase

18th February 2009, 13:42

Doh, you're right. I got to fizzing at the bung because I saw pix of me. And as we know, its all about meeeeee!

kiwi cowboy

18th February 2009, 18:22

where do we get the entry from??

OMCC havnt got a website up yet so pm me your e mail address and i will scan the entry forms and e mail them to ya

my_r32

27th February 2009, 15:02

Thats what the entry says in class 1 and 2 but i think they have to zip together across the back
Yeah, I was just thinking about entering this on the 4th, until you said the 'zip together across back' thing. mine dont :( might have to check this out a bit further me thinks