Training day at Ruapuna (Sat 18 April)

[dangerous]

On Saturday 18th April there will be a Golightly Insurance Training Day at Ruapuna raceway and is open to all makes, models and all levels of experience.

Training will be given by Mainland Riding School.



Briefing 8:30am

On track 9:00am

Costs:

For Golightly Insurance customers $20.00

Non Golightly Insurance customers $40.00



Bring your own lunch. There might be a charity fund raising sausage sizzle.



Remember this is a Training day NOT a race day. This is a great opportunity to learn some new skills or just brush up on some old ones.

[stevewederell]

Cheers Dangerous,

Sounds like this is just what I need (apart from shitloads more riding time). As long as I can get some seals for my bastard brakes, I'll be there...

Shit, just remembered I'm working...hmmm, might have to start crazy early so I can get there in time:eek5:

[Shadows]

So... not being a track day there are no special requirements like taped up lights / one piece gear / bar end caps and shit?

How long does it run for?

[Suzi Q]

it will riun till about 4pm. I would be prepared to tape up lights and mirrors as this is a safety feature - don't want glass or plastic on the track if -heaven forbid-you crash. Not sure about leathers. You do need to contact either street and sport or david golightly directly to let them know you wish to attend as they need to know numbers.

[TuonoTom]

I'm so there! Can't wait.

[Rashika]

yep me too!

Guess who is going to be babysitting the whole day... HAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA :wari:

[stevewederell]

yep me too!

Guess who is going to be babysitting the whole day... HAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA :wari:

Shrek????:eek5:

[Rashika]

Shrek????:eek5:

haha, now THERES an idea! :sunny:

[dangerous]

Shrek????:eek5:

gets my vote :yes:

[Subike]

I think Shrek will be too busy arranging another event on that date,

for those in the know

[Rashika]

yep and will be there too! ;)

[Butch]

I think I might make an apearance out there on saturday, gota fix my race fairings from my last outing...

[McWild]

If I can get off work I'll be there

[McWild]

Got work off, I'll be there! :woohoo:

[BBzz]

Man Thats got to be a good Deal
Im in :scooter:

[phoenixgtr]

I'm in. I'll be there on my bucket. Talked to the guys at Street & Sport and they were cool with that.

[KiwiPhoenix]

You think they would allow non-riding folk to go?? I would love to go to this!

[dangerous]

You think they would allow non-riding folk to go?? I would love to go to this!

nothing stopping you from going out to watch

[KiwiPhoenix]

Cool! Now I'm going to sound like a right chick but would I be able to meet up with someone and go along with them. That way I don't feel like an idiot!

[dangerous]

Cool! Now I'm going to sound like a right chick but would I be able to meet up with someone and go along with them. That way I don't feel like an idiot!

na ya wont, do you know were Ruapuna is? just drive on in, Rashika will be there she will show ya around, ill be there a bit later on, ya cant miss Rashikas bike its a Buell in harley race colours.

[Mikkel]

Looks like I might get away with canning the original plans for saturday... might see you out there.

[SVboy]

Barstards! I am trapped in Auckland! I hate you all!

[Suzi Q]

I just spoke with David Golightly and he has said that he will not alow racers on the track for this, it is a ROAD RIDING training day. There is no need for leathers, just wear what you would normally wear on the road, BUT no shorts and tshirts or jandals!!!!! Must be proper riding gear.

[phoenixgtr]

Well he needs to talk to David at Street & Sport then cause I've been told it would be absolutely fine for me to turn up on my bucket. I understand it's not a race day but a road riding training day, but: 1. my road bike isn't insured on the track, and 2. I'm trying to learn to ride my bucket.

[Mikkel]

Well he needs to talk to David at Street & Sport then cause I've been told it would be absolutely fine for me to turn up on my bucket. I understand it's not a race day but a road riding training day, but: 1. my road bike isn't insured on the track, and 2. I'm trying to learn to ride my bucket.

Your road bike would most likely be insured on the track (for training purposes) if you contact your insurance company in advance. If you are already with Vero it's a given.

[Kickaha]

Well he needs to talk to David at Street & Sport then cause I've been told it would be absolutely fine for me to turn up on my bucket. I understand it's not a race day but a road riding training day, but: 1. my road bike isn't insured on the track, and 2. I'm trying to learn to ride my bucket.

He probably doesn't need to talk to anyone anywhere, as it is his organised training day then what he says goes

Your road bike may be covered for the track as it is a "training day" you would have to check with your insurer

[Suzi Q]

I have spoken with Phill at Street and Sport and he has reiterated to me his understanding is that it is a road rider training day, this is not a day to get track time to prepare for racing and he will get dave to call dave.
My understanding is that there will be training given in different aspects of riding and oppertunities to pracitce but it is not a race training day, there are proper race training days usually 1 per year around november and you can go out to the track on Tuesdays and fridays for more track time.
I have taken my road bike to the track for many events - training days and track days and have a go days - and I have never been covered by insurance. If you ahve your bike insured by Vero through David Golightly then you will have insurance for saturday.

[phoenixgtr]

Ok ok. I just didn't like being told yes and then no. My road bike isn't insured at the track at all. I've tried before for a previous training day and they said no. Have been looking at changing insurance companys and have been calling David Golightly but seem to keep getting an answering machine.

For the record, I wasn't intending to use this day as race practice, but rather as training for my riding like everyone else. I just wanted to do it on my race bike as I don't care if I dump it. I'm predominantly a road rider

[KiwiPhoenix]

nothing stopping you from going out to watch

Spoke to the guys at Street and Sport and they were actually quite pleased that as a non-rider that I wanted to come along.

See you there!;)

[BBzz]

If you ahve your bike insured by Vero through David Golightly then you will have insurance for saturday.

This is sounding beter all the Time

Some Body STOP me :eek:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Afraid not, you'll just have to come along! :2thumbsup

[stevewederell]

Yay, brakes all sorted:2thumbsup

I'll be there, well unless I fall asleep in the petridishes that is. Really looking forward to it, and those that know my riding will also know I need it too.

[McWild]

Mint day, but my brakes and I were pretty tired by the end of it.
Including the rear brake lever, not quite top spec anymore...

Anyone have photos? I also saw a photgrapher out there, where would those pics be?

[KiwiPhoenix]

The camera belonged a guy called Chris, was driving one of the Harley's.

Not sure if he has put up the pics yet, they'll be on

www.bladewind.co.nz

You don't have to sign up, just click the Image links button and go from there!

[TuonoTom]

Great day out there, had a lot of fun :)

Have attached a few photos taken by myself and helen. sams looking good on the fxr!

[Suzi Q]

i had an awesome day, plenty of track time. It was great to see Harleys on the track!!!!!!:banana:
I hope the 2 guys who came off are OK, it sounds like the Hayabusa guy has some serious injuries. it just shows you what can happen at 70kms when braking.
I backed myself and went into the experienced group with rashika, we had a good group but boy they wanted to go fast!!!! I learnt lots about lines, more about braking, and I must practice using 2 fingers instead of all 4!!!! I also need to look further ahead and trust that the bike will end up in the right place!
Thanks Kiwiphoenix for the link to the photos, 19 pages of cool photos.:clap:

[robo555]

What injuries did the Hayabusa get?

I'm the other guy who came off, fractured wrist. Guess that's one of the less serious injuries one can get on a bike.

[SMOKEU]

Hey dude, hope you're OK. I was in your group with the gray CBR250R.

[BBzz]

What a BLAST that WAZ:eek::eek:
180 Ks on the track. Learnt lots.
Love the thing that there nothing coming the other way, you have the entire road to find a fastest line and there nothing on the track like rocks sheep horse cars or :Police: :Police:
The bike went Fab didn’t miss a beat, love the sound of the air box rowing as you get up RPMs, “she’s made for the track”. New EBC Rotors Sweet, Pirelli Diablo held on, well most of the time rear lost some traction a few times coming out of some of the corners not a problem through.
Found that there are places on the bike to rest and set your knee as you hang off, tank is a good shape you can embrace
Couple of moments Fixation is a hell of a thing.
Came into the right hand corner out of the hairpin after passing someone a bit HOT :eek5: started looking at the rumble strip instead of into the corner, made myself turn my head away from the off and to where I wanted to go and what do you know the bike just followed AWESOME what a rush.:eek:
All in all awesome day thanks for your words of encouragement Helen and Phoenix. Still Smilling Just
Only downer to the whole day was coming home up the old west coast road.
Three cars do about 80kph had a look around to see what’s up seemed fine one other cars on the road at the time, indicated to pass, pulled out the lead car starts speeding up a tad think not going to play with these turkeys’ speed up a bit more pass and continue to put some distance between me and them, then on come the lights,:Police: Crap Crap.114 kph 20 points $80 and all the cop has to say is bad luck. He would of let me off if I was pregnant or had cut my finger half off with a log splitter Crap Crap CRAP
Has this sort of thing happened to any of you guys?
Do you know if it is a common practice?
I’m gutted

[Mikkel]

Only downer to the whole day was coming home up the old west coast road.
Three cars do about 80kph had a look around to see what’s up seemed fine one other cars on the road at the time, indicated to pass, pulled out the lead car starts speeding up a tad think not going to play with these turkeys’ speed up a bit more pass and continue to put some distance between me and them, then on come the lights,:Police: Crap Crap.114 kph 20 points $80 and all the cop has to say is bad luck. He would of let me off if I was pregnant or had cut my finger half off with a log splitter Crap Crap CRAP
Has this sort of thing happened to any of you guys?
Do you know if it is a common practice?
I’m gutted

So the police car was doing 80 km/h and then sped up when you went to pass him - effectively forcing you to either exceed the speedlimit to complete the manouver or abandon the manouver and squeeze back into the group of vehicles?

Sounds like good grounds for a formal complaint.

Oh yeah - what a fucking cunt if that was indeed the case!

[Dave-]

$80?!?!

my 112 was like $140!

[BBzz]

So the police car was doing 80 km/h and then sped up when you went to pass him - effectively forcing you to either exceed the speedlimit to complete the manouver or abandon the manouver and squeeze back into the group of vehicles?

Sounds like good grounds for a formal complaint.

Oh yeah - what a fucking cunt if that was indeed the case!

Yea that’s about it. Didn't know it was the mufti car until he pulled me up.
wasn't any cars behind me no cars coming the other way just the 3 in the group wasn’t the last one (first one I passed) don’t think it would have been the middle one as I didn’t notice it pulling out after me so think it must have been the lead car. Happened at 18:03 lights on.
.
All ready written the letter post it off Monday

[dangerous]

Hey dude, hope you're OK. I was in your group with the gray CBR250R.
shit... there were a few KBers out there.



I'm the other guy who came off, fractured wrist. Guess that's one of the less serious injuries one can get on a bike.

bee A arrr ger... heard it and seen it, from what I hear you were going into turns too hot, I looked at the bike after and noted that the tyres are rather shit, I recomentd you get soem BT39's from pit lane.



pulled out the lead car starts speeding up a tad think not going to play with these turkeys’ speed up a bit more pass and continue to put some distance between me and them, then on come the lights,:Police: Crap Crap.114 kph 20 points $80 and all the cop has to say is bad luck.

Red Holden? as that was the same comment I got recently.

p/m SD and ask what you can do.

Now as a spectator for the day, you are doing really well. for the old beast you have ya on the case, keep it up.

Now... gota say, the day was run well, and it was good to see the HOGley familey out there wanting to learn how to ride beter, IMHO they need it the most and thats mainly due to have the least best handlers on the road ;)

[KiwiPhoenix]

What injuries did the Hayabusa get?

I'm the other guy who came off, fractured wrist. Guess that's one of the less serious injuries one can get on a bike.

From what I was told by Dave (the guy from Golightly) it was bruised ribs, a sore back and a busted shoulder. Maybe someone who knows him might be able to give us an update!

How are you feeling?? Hope the wrist heals quickly!:weep:

No problems about the linky!

[Mikkel]

Good man BBzz - I hope you'll get some satisfaction in your case.

But yes, there seems to be a new red Holden mufty stationed on the Old West Coast road. Saw him yesterday as I went up towards Arthur's Pass and again today on my way back. Bloody land shark.


Dave (the guy from Golightly)

:lol:

Dave - AKA David Golightly is the insurance agent who handles motorcycle insurance policies for Vero Insurance. Golightly is his surname. A good bastard too.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Ok, off to wash my mouth out..... :dodge:

[KiwiPhoenix]

with beer!

[BBzz]

Red Holden? as that was the same comment I got recently.


Yea that was the one did it happen to some one else as well?

A bit of an under handed way to get your quotor up if you ask me!!
Not to mention Dangerous


But what a Blast
and a BIG THANKS to Dave and all the instructors who gave up the day Thanks
:clap:::clap:


.

[dangerous]

Yea that was the one did it happen to some one else as well?
Yeah.. me, in Halswell on a section of road that averages a faster speed than I was going... his only words were "bad luck'



But yes, there seems to be a new red Holden mufty stationed on the Old West Coast road.


not quite... there is a few of them, with twin pipes and skirt kits.

[SMOKEU]

I'd also like to give a big thanks to all the instructors. Without them this training day wouldn't have been such a success.

[KiwiPhoenix]

I'd also like to give a big thanks to all the instructors. Without them this training day wouldn't have been such a success.

Well said! I do have to say as a non-rider it was awesome how welcoming everyone was and the information I got, not to mention all the new friends I made was fantastic! :2thumbsup

[McWild]

Cheers for the pics. Didn't know that one of me was being taken, hence rapist expression.

...

Also addicted to the track now, seriously looking into leathers right now. I was going to save my money but... what the hell! I need more!

MOAR TRACK TYME!!!!

+ obligatory "I am better than you" comment.

[KiwiPhoenix]

I want them to do another one in the spring, that way I can join in!:clap:

[SMOKEU]

Cheers for the pics. Didn't know that one of me was being taken, hence rapist expression.

...

Also addicted to the track now, seriously looking into leathers right now. I was going to save my money but... what the hell! I need more!

MOAR TRACK TYME!!!!

+ obligatory "I am better than you" comment.

Were you in the learner group as well?

[McWild]

Yes that was me on the RG.

[higgy]

Yea that was the one did it happen to some one else as well?

A bit of an under handed way to get your quotor up if you ask me!!
Not to mention Dangerous


But what a Blast
and a BIG THANKS to Dave and all the instructors who gave up the day Thanks
:clap:::clap:


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what a great day eh the instructors deserve a big thanks for there time sorry to hear about the ticket what a end to the day , mind you you seemed on a high just like me. first time on the track for me amazed what an experienced rider can do i have lots to learn - can't wait until the next one cheers higgy

[BBzz]

what a great day eh the instructors deserve a big thanks for there time sorry to hear about the ticket what a end to the day , mind you you seemed on a high just like me. first time on the track for me amazed what an experienced rider can do i have lots to learn - can't wait until the next one cheers higgy

Yea well Hummmm I need a holiday didn’t think it would be three months through. But Ha I don’t like the winter anyway its all good and in some ways means I would come back with a clean slate. Still piss about the whole way it happend writen the letter but don't think I will get of,
know of any jobs of shore???


But Ha talk about High I wazz wasted:eek5: best fun I’ve had for a long long time.
Picked up my new boots to day cut the side out of my old ones on The day and picked up some Knee sliders
I think I love the track, it’s so cool
You know the road is clear
No cars coming the other way
And you have the use of the whole corner
And you can change your lines
And NO POLICE :Police:
And !!!!!
Shut up BB :bash:



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[dangerous]

But Ha talk about High I wazz wasted:eek5: best fun I’ve had for a long long time.
Picked up my new boots to day cut the side out of my old ones on The day and picked up some Knee sliders
I think I love the track, it’s so cool
You know the road is clear
No cars coming the other way
And you have the use of the whole corner
And you can change your lines
And NO POLICE :Police:
And !!!!!
Shut up BB :bash:

get a BUCKET man... www.bmrc.co.nz

[McWild]

I've already ordered a set of leathers, if they're here by Friday then that's when I'm next heading out there. I have a friend pushing me into street stock and I'm probably heading to Levels soonish for a RG150 day.

Damn you David Golightly look what you've done to me!!!

[helenoftroy]

what a great day eh the instructors deserve a big thanks for there time sorry to hear about the ticket what a end to the day , mind you you seemed on a high just like me. first time on the track for me amazed what an experienced rider can do i have lots to learn - can't wait until the next one cheers higgy



But Ha talk about High I wazz wasted:eek5: best fun I’ve had for a long long time.
Picked up my new boots to day cut the side out of my old ones on The day and picked up some Knee sliders
I think I love the track, it’s so cool
You know the road is clear
No cars coming the other way
And you have the use of the whole corner
And you can change your lines
And NO POLICE :Police:
And !!!!!
Shut up BB :bash:
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:woohoo:lmao it was awesome seeing that huge smile you just couldnt get off your face !!
Its such a buzz eh!Im addicted:rockon:

get a BUCKET man... www.bmrc.co.nz
Yeah get a bucket!!come and have fun with us!!:scooter:

I've already ordered a set of leathers, if they're here by Friday then that's when I'm next heading out there. I have a friend pushing me into street stock and I'm probably heading to Levels soonish for a RG150 day.

Damn you David Golightly look what you've done to me!!!

Life is good young one:scooter:

[BBzz]

I've already ordered a set of leathers, if they're here by Friday then that's when I'm next heading out there.

Ha McWild If ya leathers come through I'd be keen on doing a few laps to try out me new boots and Sliders. Droped in this arvo no bikes only BMWs cars
drop us a PM if keen

[_Shrek_]

not quite... there is a few of them, with twin pipes and skirt kits.

one up & down nth canty as well

[Rashika]

I spoke to David Golightly the other day and said how much we all enjoyed the day. He was pretty happy to get positive feedback about it and promises he will do more, with a possibility of one in August. Only a possible at present so just keep an eye out for it.
He did say he was sorry it was such short notice but they only got the track (someone cancelled) 4 days before the saturday.
So hopefully we will be able to get the word out earlier next time for those who missed it this time.