Kiwibiker Track day TAUPO April 10th sunday

[FROSTY]

The great KB track day.
SUNDAY 10TH APRIL 8.30-5.00PM
TAUPO RACEWAY TAUPO
For all KB members to come and have a ball

For those concerned-YES ambulance WILL be in attendance -
Great NEWS FOLKS-I got the basement area for scrutineering-so we have loos and power and running water.
Sorry Folks entrys have closed
see this thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=9668)
Ill add your name to the confirmed list once I see payment made
You need a bike licence-either L,r or full OR a MNZ race licence

anyone wanting to organise maybee a BBQ feel free to pm/call/email me
In the next post are links to threads on places to stay,bike setup,food and timetable for the day

SO COME ON GUYS N GALS LETS ALL BE THERE AND MAKE IT A FUN DAY
:2thumbsup :2thumbsup :2thumbsup :2thumbsup :2thumbsup

I can be contacted on 021544251 or 8322557 a/h
tfrost@xtra.co.nz

[FROSTY]

Taupo raceway is a fun circuit no matter how big or small your bike is.Or how experienced or inexperienced you are.
The track is pretty safe (unlike pukie) you arent going as fast and there are plenty of sandtraps to catch ya if you run off the track.

To keep everybody happy and safe the day will be divided into 3 groups
1-Racers and fast road riders..
Touring-mid paced ,experienced riders
Novice--this is for newbees to the track and less experienced riders.
You decide initialy which group you want to be in
I may move you if you are clearly too fast or slow because I really want us all to have a fun SAFE day.
Only one group will be on the track at a time
There will be firm overtaking rules for the classes and I will be emphasising --The onus to complete the overtaking manuver SAFELY is on the overtaking rider.
YOUR bike must be up to WOF standard on the day and can't be leaking any fluids. Its up to you to make sure its up to scratch. PLEASE CHECK YOUR BIKE OVER We WILL be checking your bike before letting you on the track.
-For race bikes they have to pass scrutineering.Again guys/gals please dont blame me if ya sit in the pits all day. its up to YOU to make sure ya gear/bike are up to scratch.

Also you need decent riding gear-
The minimum will be cudura/leathers.2 piece or a one piece race suit. bike boots. leather gloves. a good fitting helmet.
I would suggest a back protector as well but you dont have to.--Ill have 2 spares at the track with me
Heres a link to suggested track day setup
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=193525#post193525


I have a timetable and rules for the day
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=199318#post199318

There will be a 3/4 hour lunch break so there will be plenty of time to gas up and grab something to eat
Lunch has been organised and will be subway which will be delivered to the track -link attached to food thread http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=10065
Im still thinking a BBQ would be cool afterwards but hey thats up to you lot.

Im looking for people wanting to be flag marshalls/track controllers.
SP MAN has offered his very experienced services on this front --so as of NOW he is head marshall.
Now if you're worried about waving the wrong flag or summat like that --dont worry -all except SP will only have one flag--the red one
You will get 2 track sessions Free of charge if you marshal/control the day Yep thats right -Im gonna need 4 or more people to help out flag marshalling and keeping the crew under control IF you are maybee not keen on actually circulating Im VERY keen to hear from you. As a reward all helpers will get 2 20 minute track sessions all to themselves

Ive spoken to camellia court re accomodation. now they are in Tonga st which is basicly on its way too the track.
-as it stands now the following is available
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=193529#post193529
I'm planning to stick to a pretty strict timetable basicly ill be there 7.30 and starting sighn on at 8.00
PLEASE PLEASE GUYS -dont all turn up at 8.55 wanting to be scrutineered.
uphttp://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=200411#post200411 heres a link to scedule
Drunken monkey is riding down from dorkland on saturday
if ya wanna go with hiim
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=10115
Death ink and bugjuice are gonna do the early am run down. --anyone wanting to hook up
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=9921
Whew that was a heap of cut n paste

[Two Smoker]

Will see if i can make it, but there is racing on the 3rd of April and racing on the 23rd of April... i can only afford so many tyres....

[scroter]

same thing might need some more tyres for that.

[DrHook]

Will track day virgins be welcome?

[dss3]

can you PM me your account details so i can pay you the $$.

Cheers
Daryl

[FROSTY]

Will track day virgins be welcome?
Mate better than that -the way ive got it orjanised you will have your own group to ride with so no worries about the fast guys swamping ya.
If I can Im gonna recruit a couple of the KB racers/fast riders to be "consultants" for newbees -maybee even do a bit of follow the leader with ya

[FROSTY]

can you PM me your account details so i can pay you the $$.

Cheers
Daryl
No worries mate -will do -actually im gonna set up a special accout for this
PLEASE Guys n gals ---put both your real and KB name when sending the moolah
Also --The track is booked as Kiwibiker/Tony Frost -so it is Our track day

[JohnBoy]

can you PM me your account details so i can pay you the $$.

put me on that list too please, should have bike in race trim by then.
cheers.
John

[MadDuck]

Yeah count me in Frosty since I said I would give it a go. I usually try and keep my word.

Hmmmm....I guess the worst thing that can happen is I fall off. The best thing is my riding and confidence are recovered.

Best send me ya bank details. (Not the Swiss bank account either!)

[justsomeguy]

Hi ya......

My first race day:banana:

OoooHHH la la la

Laa laa laaaa laaa l-l-l-l-laaa:wari:

[Two Smoker]

Hi ya......

My first *race day:banana:

OoooHHH la la la

Laa laa laaaa laaa l-l-l-l-laaa:wari:

*Track day.... trrrrraaaacccckkk ddddaaaayyy... hehehe...

[FROSTY]

oh um er TS --didnt I tell ya --I vollied you as an instructor.

[bugjuice]

I'm well up for it come shine... I'll watch come rain, might poodle.. But I'll be there either way..

For the marshaling, is it all that day, or only a few races/sessions that day, and if only a few races/sessions that day, then are the 2 free goes that day too, or a later date? make sense??

For anyone wondering about the ride down, I've given thought to hiring a van (I have a friend with a van who I'm going to ask first), and can get a trailer too. Just thinking more about the coming home, that it can be a little knackerin, plus (really hope it doesn't) should the worst happen...
Anyhoo, anyone else interested, then may be split the gas and hire charge of the run down..

Also, the track layout (http://www.motorsport.org.nz/Circuits/taupo.htm) too, for those wondering..

[FROSTY]

yea BJ im going down in my van too. Maybee we'll have ourselves a convoy. :banana:

[bugjuice]

cool.. I have 2 CBs too :eek:

[Coyote]

When is the First Race day at Manfeild? I was supposed to be starting the winter season there sometime in april

If it doesn't clash with that, I'm in if I can make it

[FROSTY]

mate its the 23rd of april -ill be there with bells on--then off to dorkland for the club series there

[Two Smoker]

mate its the 23rd of april -ill be there with bells on--then off to dorkland for the club series there

Fark your going to be stuffed!!! Ok ill try my best to get my funds sorted.... BUT SOMEONE STILL NEEDS TO BUY MY CAR!!! and i also need transport down there if MR isnt coming...

[Katman]

Not that I'll be taking her on the track (I couldn't bear the thought of breaking her), but me and the bike will stop in to say hi as the tracks just down the road.

[Coyote]

mate its the 23rd of april -ill be there with bells on--then off to dorkland for the club series there
Awesuuum, Next month is going to be sweet

[FROSTY]

SO YOU LOT e mail me or text me -
Ill have a bank account for you to put the deposit money into

[dveus]

Just sorting out a way of getting there then will confirm with yah Tony.

[bugjuice]

Not that I'll be taking her on the track (I couldn't bear the thought of breaking her), but me and the bike will stop in to say hi as the tracks just down the road.
just cos you're on a track, doesn't mean you have to play hard. Just means you can enjoy more of a ride without the hassle of other traffic. Just go in a slower group, and cruise round, plus you can say you've done the track :niceone:
it's what I'm doing.. kinda..

[FROSTY]

Ill second bugjuice dude.
The idea is to ride at your own pace in a group of guys riding at the same sorta pace. iTs a place to experiment with ya brakes,Your handling of the bike. the whole range of stuff to learn

[DonaldH]

Interested but two questions

1. How long would it take to get to there from Auckland.
2. Does anyone know the situation regarding insurance on track days?

[FROSTY]

It takes me about 3 hours in my van going the matamata way -boring on a bike but its easy riding.
Re insurance -well I guess thats up to your insurance company.
Id suggest that you could quote the ltsa's description of a road.
I mean its a closed road but a road none the les.

[limmy]

hmm...sounds like fun. wouldn't mind coming along.

[Madguitarist!]

Hey Frosty, I'm keen as to come but I'd have just got back from Welly and the HRC track day the week b4. But if you need another flag marshall I might be able to make a day trip and help out! :yeah:

Just don't think I'll be up to a full track day so soon after my first one! :confused:

[bugjuice]

Interested but two questions

1. How long would it take to get to there from Auckland.
2. Does anyone know the situation regarding insurance on track days?

1. depends if you're riding or driving, but would probably see about 3-4 hours. I might take the tent and camp down there.. depends.. But it's a pretty easy drive.

2. call your insurer and ask. Some companies are starting to allow 'track days' as long as it's not a competition or high-speed event as such. Specify that it is just a track day, with no competition involved. Else if they don't insure you, just ride real easy :msn-wink:

[Skunk]

I'm gonna try (for the slow class). I'll be in Napier on the 9th for a piss up. Sorry, for the WIMA Wicked Wine Trail (WIMA link (http://www.wima.org.nz/index2.php))

[Racey Rider]

2. call your insurer and ask. Some companies are starting to allow 'track days' as long as it's not a competition or high-speed event as such. Specify that it is just a track day, with no competition involved. Else if they don't insure you, just ride real easy :msn-wink:

This brings a question to mind. (which I will soon link to another thread so as not to highjack this one). If your bike is insured for a Track day and My bike is not, What happens in the scenario that I crash into you?
Normally it would be a case of: I say sorry, You punch me in the nose and we both fix our own bikes.
But if your bike is insured, Then I suspect your insurance company will end up chassing me to cover the cost of your $20 000 R1! Scary stuff!
Sorry,, but it needs to be brought up.

Please reply to this in this thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=191567#post191567)


good point, and no idea. call your insurer first and ask,
This is the point. For those of us that only have cheap "Race Track only" bikes and No insurance on them. We are happy to pay for our own crashes. But now that we can be sharing the track with expensive Insured bikes, We can't ride hard anymore, cause the risk of having to pay for your bike damage as well, (through your insurance company) is too great a risk. So if we can't ride hard any more on A RACE TRACK,,, what the point of going to a race track?? We would almost need only insured bike riding the track together and then Non-insured bikes riding together. What a headache!!

[bugjuice]

This brings a question to mind. (which I will soon link to another thread so as not to highjack this one). If your bike is insured for a Track day and My bike is not, What happens in the scenario that I crash into you?
Normally it would be a case of: I say sorry, You punch me in the nose and we both fix our own bikes.
But if your bike is insured, Then I suspect your insurance company will end up chassing me to cover the cost of your $20 000 R1! Scary stuff!
Sorry,, but it needs to be brought up.
good point, and no idea. call your insurer first and ask, then start another thread in the bike section and let us know, then we can have a good ol' chin wag over it before it turns into a thread about 'my bike is faster than your bike, so you won't crash into me' type of thing

Edit - there's already a thread there..

[scroter]

This brings a question to mind. (which I will soon link to another thread so as not to highjack this one). If your bike is insured for a Track day and My bike is not, What happens in the scenario that I crash into you?
Normally it would be a case of: I say sorry, You punch me in the nose and we both fix our own bikes.
But if your bike is insured, Then I suspect your insurance company will end up chassing me to cover the cost of your $20 000 R1! Scary stuff!
Sorry,, but it needs to be brought up.

Please reply to this in this thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=191567#post191567)


This is the point. For those of us that only have cheap "Race Track only" bikes and No insurance on them. We are happy to pay for our own crashes. But now that we can be sharing the track with expensive Insured bikes, We can't ride hard anymore, cause the risk of having to pay for your bike damage as well, (through your insurance company) is too great a risk. So if we can't ride hard any more on A RACE TRACK,,, what the point of going to a race track?? We would almost need only insured bike riding the track together and then Non-insured bikes riding together. What a headake!!

a friend of mine is goin thru this process at the moment, hes with honda riders club and apparantly they reckon on the track they will only pay for whos claiming not who they hit or otherwise. Check your policy, i just went thru a large insurance claim based on a track crash and the policy clearly states not racing or preparing for a race and as it wasnt and i could prove it by a copy of the signed indemnity i was covered. having said all this frosty is doing a good job so far and seperating riders into different groups does make a huge diffirence. go out there have some fun and hey you might even learn something.

[Drunken Monkey]

I'm in. Anyone else want to head down on Saturday evening, stay somewhere the night before, then come back on Sunday arvo?

[FROSTY]

Well Ill be heading down saturday nite
I stay at camellia court in the motel units but they also have cabins with bunk beds

[FzerozeroT]

What time are you allowed to open the gates, I say get some sleep saturday and start at 7am.

and I'm still waiting for that a/c no. frosty

[bugjuice]

I was thinking about camping out, but the weather might not be as warm..
Any clue on the rates for the motel?

oh, and btw - RE: Insurance.. I'm covered :yeah: :yeah: :wari: :yeah: :yeah: can ya feel it..

[FROSTY]

Ill contact them and advise on pricing
I pay 175 for a 2 beddy motel unit that can hold 6-7
but i think the cabins are cheaper

[FROSTY]

What time are you allowed to open the gates, I say get some sleep saturday and start at 7am.

and I'm still waiting for that a/c no. frosty
We aint allowed to go on the track till 9.30 I think

[NC]

Oh sounds wicked!

Hummmm I wonder if I can get the NC back together before then...and looking pretty? Narh! I'm lazy lol

[DEATH_INC.]

Sounds like fun,but I'll have to see if we can afford it....... :spudwhat:

[Coyote]

just cos you're on a track, doesn't mean you have to play hard
And it doesn't mean you have to take it easy either :devil2:

Slow class at manfeild was too slow, I was on the pace bikes tail the whole time. Moving up this track day

[Two Smoker]

Keep a space open for me Frosty.... Just waiting for the car to sell.... Ill help out with instucting... and if you hit my bike, its your own fault and dont go crying to your insurance company... And if i lowside and you hit my bike, you were obviously following too close therefore your at fault again, once again dont go crying to your insurance company...

[MadDuck]

If your bike gets hit and you not insured for track days we pop it in one of the vans drive up 22 and then call insurance company. "I guess I took the corner too fast sir"

Or is that kinda behaviour frowned upon by KBers ...I am now waiting for stone throwing :shake:

[FROSTY]

Keep a space open for me Frosty.... Just waiting for the car to sell.... Ill help out with instucting... and if you hit my bike, its your own fault and dont go crying to your insurance company... And if i lowside and you hit my bike, you were obviously following too close therefore your at fault again, once again dont go crying to your insurance company...
TS bung the moolah in the account -I only need the deposit money

[Two Smoker]

TS bung the moolah in the account -I only need the deposit money

Thats the problem....i dont have $20

[White trash]

Righto you guys.

Beg, borrow or steal the $50. We've winged too long about a lack of track days this season, this man's just put his money where his mouth is and booked the track. With around 40-50 people there, it will be shit hot.

I'm going to be there.

Let's make it happen and go sick.

[GixerBoy]

This sounds like a good day, nice and cheap to ,i have a couple of friends that aren't KB'ers are they allowed to come? they are sensible riders won't be mad and take people out, also is there any unwritten rule about not passing on the inside? since it is a track day not a race day.

[White trash]

This sounds like a good day, nice and cheap to ,i have a couple of friends that aren't KB'ers are they allowed to come? they are sensible riders won't be mad and take people out, also is there any unwritten rule about not passing on the inside? since it is a track day not a race day.

If that's a rule, I'm not coming.

All classes but the fast should have this restriction.

[GixerBoy]

If that's a rule, I'm not coming.

All classes but the fast should have this restriction.

That sounds good, I was meant to say apart from the race/fast group.

[White trash]

That sounds good, I was meant to say apart from the race/fast group.

I know. That's why I corrected you. Us Gixxer riders gots ta stick tagethaah.

[GixerBoy]

I know. That's why I corrected you. Us Gixxer riders gots ta stick tagethaah.


Nice one bratha :niceone:

[StoneChucker]

Can you send me your details via PM asap???

[White trash]

Can you send me your details via PM asap???

It's on the confirmation page.

[dss3]

Can you send me your details via PM asap???

Check out this link here...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=192313#post192313

has bank account numbers etc...

_daryl

[FROSTY]

[QUOTE=White trash]I know. That's why I corrected you. Us Gixxer riders gots ta stick tagethaah.[/QUOTE

Mate Im gonna split the day into 2 seperate sessions -during the morning the fast group will be asked to show concideration of other track users -ie No demon dive under at the last moment or racing type overtaking.
I want everybody to get used to the track before its open slather
overtaking on left or right is ok but Ill be expecting guys like --well um ME actually to DOUBLE their normal overtaking space so fast guys with limited track time dont get intimidated
In the afternoon itll all change---trust me mate its gonna rock

[StoneChucker]

Ok suckers, better get in quick. I just took 2 more places (myself and VTWIN)...

You're never gonna catch me :banana:

[Racey Rider]

...also is there any unwritten rule about not passing on the inside? since it is a track day not a race day.


If that's a rule, I'm not coming.
All classes but the fast should have this restriction.

So were does that leave me?
The 150's not a fast bike. So I wouldn't normally go in with the "Fast/Race" group. But if I have to "nanna it" around every corner because GixerBoys GSXR1000 is holding me up in the corners, (No offence, you just happened to be the wrong post at the wrong time!), Then I have no point in riding the track.
I'm there to Test my bike, To learn the track, to learn the limits of my tires by pushing it hard through the corners. And if I come off during the day,, then I've learnt something about the limits, and how hard I can ride on race day!

So how do you fast guys feel about having a 150 on the track with you?
I guess I would hold you up in the same way I have just moaned about.
So a slow class it is then. :baby:

[GixerBoy]

I'm there to Test my bike, To learn the track, to learn the limits of my tires by pushing it hard through the corners. And if I come off during the day,, then I've learnt something about the limits, and how hard I can ride on race day!

So how do you fast guys feel about having a 150 on the track with you?
I guess I would hold you up in the same way I have just moaned about.
So a slow class it is then. :baby:

Go in the fast group, i saw 125 bikes going around taupo the same lap time as the thous, then you dont have to worry about taking us insured bikes out when you come off educating yourself.

[Motoracer]

OK fug it, I might be in as well! How many times do I get to race WT on a track where 1000s aren't all that much quicker than 600s? I'll have to put in more effort into this than what I did for the Nationals, me thinks. :yeah:

[bugjuice]

Frosty, how many spaces are left? I've got a mate who has a race ZX10 and ZX6 (he's trying to sell the 6 if anyone is interested) bike and was talkin about it. He's up for it, if it's open to that sort of thing, plus he has a van for me, so it'd be rude not to invite him..

[FROSTY]

BJ at the moment Im trying to make it a KB event. Im going to give the KB guys first dibbs at this so Im thinking ill give it 1 week then if it aint all filled up Ill open it up to general population.

[White trash]

OK fug it, I might be in as well! How many times do I get to race WT on a track where 1000s aren't all that much quicker than 600s? I'll have to put in more effort into this than what I did for the Nationals, me thinks. :yeah:

I've said it once, I'll say it again.


You're fucken dead!

[bugjuice]

BJ at the moment Im trying to make it a KB event. Im going to give the KB guys first dibbs at this so Im thinking ill give it 1 week then if it aint all filled up Ill open it up to general population.
that's ok.. he's back out (scared of me or summut.. dunno..), so it'll just be me..

however, I get his van for free (aside from gas and any new dings) and it has a towbar too. His van can fit 2 (so mine and 1 more), and then a trailer (so up to 3 more..??), which then becomes 'how are we going to get there..?' as his van only has 2 (may be 3) seats.. with up to 5 bikes.. but that's minor detail

[Motoracer]

I've said it once, I'll say it again.




You're fucken dead!
OK, I'll get my lawyer to setup my will then.

[FROSTY]

OK, I'll get my lawyer to setup my will then.

yOU GUYS ARE BOTH SO BLOODY SLOW ILL BE LAPPIN YA :banana:
gwan Just this once lol
Nahh kidding kidding

[FROSTY]

Just a reminder here folks -this track day is going to be for EVERY level of riding skill and experience. Everyone should come away having had a really good day. Although I want all levels of experience to have a ball Im thinking that track day virgins and inexperienced riders will have very sore heads at days end from everything they learned.
Anyone wanting one on one instruction during the day contact me or the KB member you want to teach you. Im more than happy to have training sessions during the day in the novice group.

[Coyote]

How many places are left? I'm still not sure if I'm able to go, but I'm doing everything in my power so I can

[Two Smoker]

OK PEOPLE!!!! TWO SMOKER IS GOING TO BE THERE!!!

I dont know which bike yet, but most likely my ZXR400.... Ill be there for teaching people lines and stuff... And kicking welly guys arses around the track hehehe....

I do want to go hard for some of the day, see if i can crack some 45's... maybe even some 44's if im feeling upto it...

Frosty dave me a place, while i work out the finances over the next day or two (literally 2 days) Cheers

[FROSTY]

piss off TS --ya want me to LET YOU on the same track as me --NOT A BLOODY CHANCE
Ohh --bugger -you paid ya deposit already -ohh well looks like im gonna be shamed by a slower bike and a quicker rider AGAIN

[750Y]

is it $50 per person or per bike?

[FROSTY]

Price is per person. If two guys/gals are sharing the same bike in different classes its still 2 entrys.
If this is going to be the case for anyone PLEASE let me know.
The reason for the per person thing is all to do with public indemnity etc.
Ohh and guys a strict rule --ONE ENTRY ONE CLASS --
You can change classes as the day goes on
THE ONLY people on the track for more than one session will be instructors
and possibly me in the first novice class session.

[750Y]

...Ohh and guys a strict rule --ONE ENTRY ONE CLASS -

bugger, i was considering bringing the secret weapon 8-(
does that mean $100 to join 2 classes?

[trev]

Nooby question - any bike prep needed
e.g. remove indicators,mirrors, number plates, tape headlights etc.
I'lll get my bike ready before putting it on my trailer.

[FROSTY]

well um --shit ya just hafta ask the difficult questions doncha. :shake:
Making it up as he goes along. eeep
Ok if ya wanna have double the track time by riding 2 bikes then Itll count as 2 entrys
BUT -if you want to ride 2 bikes in the same class--maybee swapping bikes between sessions then I have no problems it being just one entry.
I need to do whats fair for the most people.
No intent to piss anyone off here just trying to be fair

[FROSTY]

Nooby question - any bike prep needed
e.g. remove indicators,mirrors, number plates, tape headlights etc.
I'lll get my bike ready before putting it on my trailer.
Um have a look at
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=193525#post193525
hopefully it answers ya questions.

[Funkyfly]

SO YOU LOT e mail me or text me -
Ill have a bank account for you to put the deposit money into

Ok have just sent you an e-mail, i put my name in the poll, im hoping that included me in you tally.

I hope WT and the other good riders out there will be able to spare a few laps to show me some lines etc.

Be good to catch up with everyone.

Where are most people staying? There is a nice little camp ground with hot pool less than 5min from the track, i cant remember its name though.

[FROSTY]

Ok have just sent you an e-mail, i put my name in the poll, im hoping that included me in you tally.

I hope WT and the other good riders out there will be able to spare a few laps to show me some lines etc.

Be good to catch up with everyone.

Where are most people staying? There is a nice little camp ground with hot pool less than 5min from the track, i cant remember its name though.
mate sorry to sound harsh --not intended --but put ya money where ya mouth is -when ya do you go on the confirmed list.
re places to stay --plenty around -Im starting a new thread about it.

[bugjuice]

Nooby question - any bike prep needed
e.g. remove indicators,mirrors, number plates, tape headlights etc.
I'lll get my bike ready before putting it on my trailer.
If your bike is road-going, you don't need to strip it to put it on the track. Frosty's suggestions (as good as they are) are for transporting the bike around with the least possible risk of damage. If you can safely and easily put your bike on the trailer without having to remove mirrors etc, then it's fine. I think it's more for those who haven't done it before.

By all means, take Frosty's advice (always good :niceone: ), but it's not a requirement to strip it to be on the track.

Might pay to buddy up too, could be a long trip. I'm taking a van (so are a few others, as well as Frosty), so can stick some bits in there. I now have 2 bikes in the back, but it has a towbar, so anyone else wanting to have their bikes driven, we can sort out trailer hire. The seats are taken tho, so someone with a car would have to follow, with anyone else going too (TBD).

Hope my drivel helps a little, welcome btw ;)

[dveus]

Bugjuiice you planning on doing an early morning start and heading down, or staying the night before, If my other transport plans dont come through I may just have to take you up on the trailer offer, I'm sure i can borrow one to save on hireage costs too.

[bugjuice]

Bugjuiice you planning on doing an early morning start and heading down, or staying the night before, If my other transport plans dont come through I may just have to take you up on the trailer offer, I'm sure i can borrow one to save on hireage costs too.
That'd really help out. I was going to ask around a couple of bike shops on Barrys Point Road to see if I could borrow one of their bike trailers if someone asked, but if you can get hold of one, then sweet..

So far, we're thinking about heading down early Sunday morning. Justsomeguy is the other bike, I have room at my place for a few bodies to kip over the night, then we head down early morning. Like I said tho, the seats in the van have arses now, so you'll need to take a car. If there's anyone else doing the same, then you could buddy up. And, in light of this, you could drop your bike off with me, then you can head down whenever suits you. I'll bring your bike with me whenever I get there. I'm aiming to be at the track for around 9am, altho the gates don't open til 9.30. I'm allowing for stops and 'getting lost' time..

Can afford to be a bit sketchy at the moment, but nearer the time (a week..??) before, then I'll start to finalise things..

[StoneChucker]

I'd just like to put in a good word for State Insurance. They handle claims quickly, and their customer service is more than adequate. Also, they had no problems confirming that I AM covered on the track, obviously as long as I'm not "racing" (being timed, etc...). It seems with them, if you have comprehensive / full cover, you're automatically covered on the track.

So.... You guys are going to have one mighty powerfull machine on the track with you, ridden by the biggest track "nancy boy" you're likely to meet... I'll be the one approaching "Plad" speed on the straights, and holding up the NuBees (TM) in the corners. :banana:

I SO Fricken can't wait, you have no idea.
I guess I'l HAVE to get a pair of Draggin Jeans now :confused: (I could wear my normal jeans into the shop, try on the Draggin jeans and leave, giving them back my jeans??? :lol:)

I finally get to keep my bike at/above the magical 8000 rpm range (swannman, WT, BugSplat you'll know what I mean) :wari: :wari:

[trev]

Bugjuice - I've got a double axle braked trailer I use for my construction company. It'll take 2 bikes side by side & possibly another 2 behind. I'll measure it & see. I'll be towing it with my maxima so will have room for others.
My thoughts were to have some spare trailering space for the return journey in case some riding down can't ride back.
I will touch base with u closer to the time to make arrangements

[Drunken Monkey]

Alrighty then, any fellow Aucklander's keen for a blat down to Taupo on Saturday, taking the scenic route? Probably leave around lunchtime and try and get there (ie the cabins) by 4 or 5pm.
All skill levels welcome, I won't be in any rush.
The trip home, on the other hand, is a completely different story ;)

[FROSTY]

If your bike is road-going, you don't need to strip it to put it on the track. Frosty's suggestions (as good as they are) are for transporting the bike around with the least possible risk of damage. If you can safely and easily put your bike on the trailer without having to remove mirrors etc, then it's fine. I think it's more for those who haven't done it before.Hope my drivel helps a little, welcome btw ;)
sorry BJ I dissagree -You dont NEED to strip em -definitely -Ill simply insist on duct tape on the glass bits for safety sake but if ya aint riding down pull the stuff off.
Beint totally blunt ---if ya dont crash it dont matter a darn -if ya do theres that much less mess to clean up -and expensive bits for you to buy
poor ol BJ ya'd think I was pickin on him :ar15:
Ohh BJ -theres a KB sticker on the back of mella yella --you'll get to see it once or twice per track session i promise :shake:

[Two Smoker]

Ohh BJ -theres a KB sticker on the back of mella yella --you'll get to see it once or twice per track session i promise :shake:

Oh Frosty, theres a number 38 on my bike, i promise you will get to watch it pull away into the distance a few times :shake: :bleh: hehehe *jokes*

I BAGS MR'S VAN AND SEATS!!! If they arent already taken :disapint: otherwise im farked :crybaby:

[FROSTY]

Oh Frosty, theres a number 38 on my bike, i promise you will get to watch it pull away into the distance a few times :shake: :bleh: hehehe *jokes*

I BAGS MR'S VAN AND SEATS!!! If they arent already taken :disapint: otherwise im farked :crybaby:
Ohh ya mean what ill be seeing as 8E as it dissapears into my mirrors youngun
dems fighting words

[FROSTY]

Alrighty then, any fellow Aucklander's keen for a blat down to Taupo on Saturday, taking the scenic route? Probably leave around lunchtime and try and get there (ie the cabins) by 4 or 5pm.
All skill levels welcome, I won't be in any rush.
The trip home, on the other hand, is a completely different story ;)
sounds like a greeat plan DM

[MadDuck]

Alrighty then, any fellow Aucklander's keen for a blat down to Taupo on Saturday, taking the scenic route? Probably leave around lunchtime and try and get there (ie the cabins) by 4 or 5pm.
All skill levels welcome, I won't be in any rush.
The trip home, on the other hand, is a completely different story ;)

Well if all skill levels welcome I be keen to potter at the rear DM. At least you know when you seen me you got the rear of the tail so as to speak :banana:

As for trip home I may just take the day off and head back Monday so its not such a big day on Sunday. Getting old ya see and got heaps of holidays up my sleeve so why the heck not :yeah:

[bugjuice]

sorry BJ I dissagree -You dont NEED to strip em -definitely -Ill simply insist on duct tape on the glass bits for safety sake but if ya aint riding down pull the stuff off.
Beint totally blunt ---if ya dont crash it dont matter a darn -if ya do theres that much less mess to clean up -and expensive bits for you to buy
poor ol BJ ya'd think I was pickin on him :ar15:
Ohh BJ -theres a KB sticker on the back of mella yella --you'll get to see it once or twice per track session i promise :shake:
fairy fluff, strip away.. I can't be arsed for about 6 things to pull off the bike to put on again. I'll tape the lights, but the flashers will ping for miles, and the mirrors will fold. aaaaaaaaaaaand that's if the worst happens, which it won't. so :bleh:

As for what's on the back of your bike, I'll only see that on passing you. I'd say what's on the back of mine, but it'll shoot past so quick, you probably won't notice anyway :shake:

and as for pickin on me? Sticks n stones will break me bones, but you're a mean bugger, aren't ya?

[FROSTY]

ahh the voice of the young and foolish young buggsplat --Ive heard it before from you I believe --and what happened ???
I just hope ya ribs have recovered enuff by the 10th.

[MadDuck]

well maybe just maybe someone will answer my post. If you dont want me and slower riders there than just say now

[FROSTY]

well maybe just maybe someone will answer my post. If you dont want me and slower riders there than just say now
dont be silly --its slower riders and novice riders i want ther --sides--i need a spares bike at the track :yeah:

[justsomeguy]

dont be silly --its slower riders and novice riders i want ther --sides--i need a spares bike at the track :yeah:

Ahh........ that's the reason.......

........... and here I was hoping to get some great tuition........

But :whocares: I'll get out on a track in real life (as opposed to in a video game):2thumbsup

[justsomeguy]

What you need the spare bikes for anyway?? I thought that little fella of yours already had a ride:niceone: ...... and which class will he be riding in???

[FROSTY]

hell be out ther on his quad in the slow group

[MadDuck]

Thanks for the reassuring call Frosty. I was looking at the list of guys going and their skill level and was beginning to think OMG what have I done.

Like you say we will all have a ball and learn from each other. BIG THANKS for organising this for us.

MD

[FROSTY]

Hey Md --well worse case you could follow baby bikie in the slow group
hes got some cool knee out cornering going on now.

[StoneChucker]

Thanks for the reassuring call Frosty. I was looking at the list of guys going and their skill level and was beginning to think OMG what have I done.

Like you say we will all have a ball and learn from each other. BIG THANKS for organising this for us.

MD
Hahahahaha... MadDuck, when you pass me, please don't undertake, it scares me... :confused:

[FROSTY]

but STONECHUCKER--I had you down as leading the fast group out. :niceone:

[StoneChucker]

but STONECHUCKER--I had you down as leading the fast group out. :niceone:
No problem, as long as the track is oval, like daytona500 tracks

[Drunken Monkey]

Well if all skill levels welcome I be keen to potter at the rear DM. At least you know when you seen me you got the rear of the tail so as to speak :banana:


That's cool, as long as you can count so we know if we've lost anyone. :)

[Battman]

Hi,

Please add me to the list for the track day on the 10th. I have sent a $20.00 transfer which you should get tomorrow.

See you there

Geoff (Battman)

[FROSTY]

onya battman--and welcolm

[NinjaBoy]

Alrighty then, any fellow Aucklander's keen for a blat down to Taupo on Saturday, taking the scenic route? Probably leave around lunchtime and try and get there (ie the cabins) by 4 or 5pm.
All skill levels welcome, I won't be in any rush.
The trip home, on the other hand, is a completely different story ;)

I'm keen to tag along for the ride down. Where are you planning to stay ? Also plan to ride back on Sunday but not sure if I'll be able to keep up. Last trip (and only time) took approx 3.5 hrs in the rain.

[Drunken Monkey]

I think Frosty's planning some accomodation, if not I will probably book some motel somewhere...

[Edit]

I will start a new thread for the ride under meetings and events as appropriate when I can get my head around some more information. At this stage we'll probably look at an 11am departure, stop somewhere around 1pm for lunch, get to Taupo around 4pm. Route TBA. Times to be confirmed.

[FROSTY]

DM--I've booked into camellia court.-Its on Tonga st there is at this stage room for others wanting a cabin or motel unit.

[Drunken Monkey]

DM--I've booked into camellia court.-Its on Tonga st there is at this stage room for others wanting a cabin or motel unit.

Bags me a motel unit, I like decadence...

[FROSTY]

OK procrastinators and fence sitters -ya better pull ya fingers out--theres only 7 places left then its too late -youll hafta hope n pray someone can't make it

[BNZ]

OK procrastinators and fence sitters -ya better pull ya fingers out--theres only 7 places left then its too late -youll hafta hope n pray someone can't make it

IM PAID IM PAID IM PAID!!!

Well, deposit anyways

[FROSTY]

yea you're paid
only 6 places left you lot

[curious george]

Make that 4 left.
Curious George and Fluffy Cat will be there.
I'll bung ya some money Friday morning.
What time do you start work?

[FROSTY]

OK as of NOW. anybody that wants in on this fantastic day will be on STANDBY for it.
Anybody that has paid up till today Ill put on the list but after today your at the mercy of other KB members dropping off the list
Still pay your deposit which I will refund if you dont make the cut. -basicly same rule applies -first come first served with the deposits.

[StoneChucker]

I'm glad I got in early, this filled up quite quick!
PEOPLE, register for the rally too, that MUST be a great trip :)

[Fluffy Cat]

More than happy to help out whilst i am not riding. With anything i can do.Also qualified Anaesthetic Tech so more than happy to help Speed Medic.You done good Frosty.Now can you arrange for some sun on the day?.

[FROSTY]

fluffy--mate that i CAN'T organise --but im hoping

[FROSTY]

ive just aded links to all relevant threads -It seems there were heaps of em

[SpankMe]

Gallery album created (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=226) ready for the days images.

[Zapf]

anyone riding down to Taupo from Auckland on Sunday morning?

[Firefight]

anyone riding down to Taupo from Auckland on Sunday morning?


Yes

F/F

[GSVR]

anyone riding down to Taupo from Auckland on Sunday morning?

At least one person it seems

[FROSTY]

just bouncing this up so ya can find the links.