MotoTT, Saturday 20th June, Track 5

[kiwifruit]

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Rider fee: Prepaid: $125 (Direct credit or cheque).
Due date Tuesday 16th June.
Pay-on-day: $150 (cash only)

http://www.motott.co.nz/
email booking enquires to Peter: ride@motott.co.nz


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The Taupo Track is offering half price garages to MotoTT trackday customers, $50 a door instead of $100! :)
Arrange one on the day by seeing Rob at the MotoTT rego desk or pre book by contacting Jacki at the track on 07 376 5033 / jacki.hanning@tauporacetrack.co.nz

[icekiwi]

Thats it then, i'm booked,have bike...bring it on..:niceone:

[prettybillie]

I'm already booked it. Look out for me - I'll be the one pootling along at 30 kph. I'm getting my lines right though :Punk:

[sinfull]

Same day as round 2, may have to unbook SIGH !

[Cr1MiNaL]

I'm in so see you all there !

[discotex]

All booked in :done:

[White trash]

Be a good one to attend if you don't like getting carved up by racers. I'm liking the look of the configuration too.

Dagnamit, I'll be changing tyres at Minefield that day so Eddy doesn't break a nail.......

[kiwifruit]

3/4 sold out :)

[puddy]

Thats it then, i'm booked,have bike...bring it on..:niceone:
I'm all booked and paid up!
Are you and the 10 all fixed then?

[DEATH_INC.]

3/4 sold out :)

What groups still have spaces?

[kiwifruit]

What groups still have spaces?

All, as far i'm aware. Groups 2 and 3 usually sell out first.

[DEATH_INC.]

Cool, might be a bread and water diet for the next couple of weeks then....

[Matt Bleck]

Cool, might be a bread and water diet for the next couple of weeks then....
oh goodie, someone to play with..... :D

[DELLORTO]

ive booked :eek: look out for a fxr150 lol:clap:

[kiwifruit]

One on one tutition available with Fred Merkel, contact Fred directly on flyinfred@xtra.co.nz for more information.

[emaN]

oh goodie, someone to play with..... :D

yup, he'll toy with you, have his way with you, then pull the pin good 'n proper! :blip:

[prettybillie]

So I am heading down there all by my lonesome with my nice new one bike trailer - thanks Klink - will you all make sure you come and play with me too cause otherwise I'll end up just freezing all sad and alone :cry:

[Matt Bleck]

yup, he'll toy with you, have his way with you, then pull the pin good 'n proper! :blip:
jealous much?

[prettybillie]

When I was young, I never needed anyone, And making love was just for fun,
Those days are gone

Livin' alone, I think of all the friends I've known, When I dial the telephone
Nobody's home

All by myself, Don't wanna be, All by myself, Anymore

Hard to be sure, Sometimes I feel so insecure, And loves so distant and obscure, Remains the cure

All by myself, Don't wanna be, All by myself, Anymore:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

[scottjpalmer]

When I was young, I never needed anyone, And making love was just for fun,
Those days are gone

Livin' alone, I think of all the friends I've known, When I dial the telephone
Nobody's home

All by myself, Don't wanna be, All by myself, Anymore

Hard to be sure, Sometimes I feel so insecure, And loves so distant and obscure, Remains the cure

All by myself, Don't wanna be, All by myself, Anymore:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

And for backing when you are singing the above try <a href="http://www.customvmail.com/ringtonepreviews2/90161.mp3">this</a>

[prettybillie]

And for backing when you are singing the above try <a href="http://www.customvmail.com/ringtonepreviews2/90161.mp3">this</a>

So does that mean you're gonna come along and be my friend? :eek:

[scottjpalmer]

So does that mean you're gonna come along and be my friend? :eek:

What time are you leaving the 'hood? I finish a night shift at 7am that morning . . .

[prettybillie]

What time are you leaving the 'hood? I finish a night shift at 7am that morning . . .

Be leaving the hood about 5am!! Gotta get down there to register, scrutineering and stuff all before 9.30 :doh:

[scottjpalmer]

Be leaving the hood about 5am!! Gotta get down there to register, scrutineering and stuff all before 9.30 :doh:

Ouch :yawn:

[Kornholio]

Hmmm still got my free track day voucher too.............................

[emaN]

jealous much?

...of being whipped by Death, or of track 5 configuration, ie, the "Red Track"?

[Matt Bleck]

...of being whipped by Death, or of track 5 configuration, ie, the "Red Track"?
lol, killed by death, great name for a song, no, of the fact that I'll been having FUN on said track with the taker of souls himself!!! :devil2: Whilst you do what ever menail, boring, ho-hum, blardy blah....... you will be doing. Have fun bro! :D

[Sue VFR]

When I was young, I never needed anyone, And making love was just for fun,
Those days are gone

Livin' alone, I think of all the friends I've known, When I dial the telephone
Nobody's home

All by myself, Don't wanna be, All by myself, Anymore

Hard to be sure, Sometimes I feel so insecure, And loves so distant and obscure, Remains the cure

All by myself, Don't wanna be, All by myself, Anymore:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:


I can recommend 'Oil of Evening Primrose'

[puddy]

I can recommend 'Oil of Evening Primrose'
BOURBON (with a touch of evening primrose oil)!:devil2:

[Chrislost]

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We cant stop there!...
Thats bat country

[Kiwi Graham]

Jeees, I hope you guys/gals got some warm gear to wear if the temps stay like this think how flippin cold its going to be up there!! There's going to be man and girlie bits frozen off all over the place! Good luck :cold:

[prettybillie]

I can recommend 'Oil of Evening Primrose'

Will that help me make friends??? :eek:

[prettybillie]

BOURBON (with a touch of evening primrose oil)!:devil2:

Oh this is more likely to work! :niceone:

[discotex]

Jeees, I hope you guys/gals got some warm gear to wear if the temps stay like this think how flippin cold its going to be up there!! There's going to be man and girlie bits frozen off all over the place! Good luck :cold:

I'm bringing snow tyres.

[discotex]

So I am heading down there all by my lonesome with my nice new one bike trailer - thanks Klink - will you all make sure you come and play with me too cause otherwise I'll end up just freezing all sad and alone :cry:

Awww I'll be your friend :hug:

I'll probably shack up in someone's garage or hire one myself so will let you know where we are.

[prettybillie]

I'm bringing snow tyres.

YAY - I'll come shack up with ya :hug:

[icekiwi]

I'm all booked and paid up!
Are you and the 10 all fixed then?

They gave me a new 10..:niceone:
And i'm going regardless of what hurts!!!!

[emaN]

....Whilst you do what ever menail, boring, ho-hum, blardy blah....... you will be doing....
Menial, huh?
Oops, I seem to have just now mislaid that 10m of 6mm which was going to supply power to your garage...Oh well, you still got an extension lead which does the job nicely, innit? :bleh:

Nah, knock yerself out bro - I'm sure it'll all be biz-as-usual on the day, and the lot of yas will be playin' at being Rossi/Tose/Melandri and havin' a ball doing so!:niceone:

[kiwifruit]

Weather is looking good for Saturday! :sunny: :sunny:
Still a couple of spots available

[prettybillie]

Ooooo and I've been told my trailer will be fixed by Friday! Weeeeeeeee :Punk:

[erik]

I hope it stays good.
I've installed new front brake pads, the old ones only lasted 5,700km and were almost down to the backing plate on one side.
And I've combined the 2 sets of rearset raiser plates I made so now my footpegs are about 90mm back and 23mm up (don't actually need the 23mm up at this point, but the exhaust gets in the way of having them lower) from the stock position and my knees actually fit under the tank cutouts when I'm hanging off. It felt good on a test ride, hopefully it'll be good on the track too.
:ride:

[discotex]

Can't wait. Gonna be a cold one but looks like the sun is going to play ball :)

[flame]

Ooooo and I've been told my trailer will be fixed by Friday! Weeeeeeeee :Punk:

hey chick, I'll be in Hamilton friday morning....still want to meet up? Im all go for the track day if there's still spaces left:woohoo:.....and I have bourbon yeeeeeeeeah:drinkup:

[puddy]

I'm not sure if I can ride without sinfull being there.:confused: It's just not right!:no:

[flame]

I'm not sure if I can ride without sinfull being there.:confused: It's just not right!:no:
Dont worry, I'll take his place while hes' swimming around the minefield:lol:

[sinfull]

I'm not sure if I can ride without sinfull being there.:confused: It's just not right!:no:Awwwww shucks


Dont worry, I'll take his place while hes' swimming around the minefield:lol:
Funny you should say that i've only just pm'd ya about it !

[prettybillie]

hey chick, I'll be in Hamilton friday morning....still want to meet up? Im all go for the track day if there's still spaces left:woohoo:.....and I have bourbon yeeeeeeeeah:drinkup:

Yup totally in!!!! I've already registered - you me and puddytat should get a pit. Puddy and I are both leaving Saturday morning. PM me if you need somewhere to stay in Auckland!!!!!

[prettybillie]

http://www.metservice.co.nz/public/localWeather/taupo.html

Fun in the sun!!!!! :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[flame]

Wicked PB! fly into aucks tonight, catch up with the awesome Anglo crew, pick up the sexy #99, then head to the mighty Tron tomorrow to catch up with my long lost fandamily ( I can hardley remember what they look like....mybad!). Tx me with details of when your coming through Cambridge L, and I'll meet up with yas:woohoo:

[prettybillie]

Wicked PB! fly into aucks tonight, catch up with the awesome Anglo crew, pick up the sexy #99, then head to the mighty Tron tomorrow to catch up with my long lost fandamily ( I can hardley remember what they look like....mybad!). Tx me with details of when your coming through Cambridge L, and I'll meet up with yas:woohoo:

Yay! Totally will! Puddy and I are going to hire a pit so you'll have to come doss with us at the track. I'm bringing a heater hahaha. Be awesome to see you again!!!!

[flame]

Yay! Totally will! Puddy and I are going to hire a pit so you'll have to come doss with us at the track. I'm bringing a heater hahaha. Be awesome to see you again!!!!
Sounds awesome! sleeping bag is packed!!!

[puddy]

Dont worry, I'll take his place while hes' swimming around the minefield:lol:

Sorry, I can't talk to you ...... Mummy said I shouldn't talk to FAST women!:innocent:

[flame]

Sorry, I can't talk to you ...... Mummy said I shouldn't talk to FAST women!:innocent:

She's probably right....Iv heard that we're all evil and scary LOL.

[Luckylegs]

After doing my part to keep the Ambo's occupied and the Taupo Motorcycle repair industry ticking along at last months wet and cold Motott I have ended up at home in Auckland with a Fractured foot while my Bike and Gear remains in Taupo.

Im wondering whether anyone going down from Auckland would have room and/or be willing to bring back my pack rack Bag (full) and my helmet, boots and leathers. West Auckland would be great but Id be happy to pick up from anywhere in Auckland and of course happy to flick you a few dollars towards your gas bill or something ?. (Obviously, I would arrange for it to be at the track)

FWIW. Im the numpty who interrupted the 3rd group three session after lunch, but please dont hold that against me. I was going to go down myself but wont be able to drive for another 5-6 weeks.

[discotex]

Im wondering whether anyone going down from Auckland would have room and/or be willing to bring back my pack rack Bag (full) and my helmet, boots and leathers.

Should be able to suss something out mate. I'm trailering down with obstacle so should have space in the cage.

[discotex]

Yay! Totally will! Puddy and I are going to hire a pit so you'll have to come doss with us at the track. I'm bringing a heater hahaha. Be awesome to see you again!!!!

Will you gals have room for two more during the day? I haven't sussed a pit shed out yet so would be keen to split the cost.

We don't have tire warmers or any of that malarky so won't take up much space :)

[Luckylegs]

Should be able to suss something out mate. I'm trailering down with obstacle so should have space in the cage.

Dude, that'd be awesome :first:. Everything is with Chris Mitchell at the moment so I'll talk to him about bringing em all along on Saturday. I'll PM you

[puddy]

All packed up and ready for an early start tomorrow!:Punk::done:


Question: What's better than having a GSXR, or two GSXRs in the garage?





Three GSXRs of course!:third:

[kiwifruit]

Awesome day! Really enjoyed the new track, its a real workout. Alick Saunders got some great photos which will be up by this evening.

:sunny:

[discotex]

Awesome day! Really enjoyed the new track, its a real workout. Alick Saunders got some great photos which will be up by this evening.

:sunny:

+1 :2thumbsup track 5 is brilliant. Made ya work harder for passes and I must apologise to the guy I kinda block passed into T3 after going around the outside on T2.

The new T9-10-11 combo was cool. Very technical entrance and you really need to get the bike flicked over quick if you want to be fast through there. Hope the dude that crashed is ok.

The chicane on the straight is rather interesting with the bump under brakes then bumps on entry and exit. My steering damper was working overtime on the exit :whistle:

I enjoyed the battles with the guy on the green ZX-9. I thought it was a 6 so was stoked I was able to keep up when I saw it was a 9.. Pretty sure he only got past me when I was held up by someone in front :)

My only negative comment about track 5 is the need to make the chicane on the back straight more obvious. I counted about 7 times that people straightlined into the cones under brakes and I think it's because it's easy to forget it's not the full straight. I almost did it myself. I have no idea how you'd do that without putting a dodgy tyre wall or something though.

[obstacle]

Awesome day! thanks to Discotex for getting me there. I'll be back as often as possible. Really liked the track layout except for the bump in the back straight chicane, was just a bit hard to get used to. The hornet performed flawlessly this time round (didn't start last time) and I have 2mm of chicken strips left on the back (down from about 10-15mm before track day).

Thanks to kiwifruit for the line tips - worked a treat.

I'm hooked!

[erik]

Here's my brief report:

Sessions one and two I had my footpegs set too high and too bar back (bolting the second set of rearset plates on didn't work so good on the track) and my knees were getting too sore. Also in the first session I had a waterproof jacket on to keep warm and a windproof neck warmer, but they proved to be too warm and I was overheating. Anyway, I was getting sore knees, wasn't comfortable on the bike and wasn't very happy with my riding, getting stuck behind people and being passed too much.

For session 3 I removed the second set of rearset plates, so the footpegs were at the standard height but back 50mm and also lost the windproof jacket and switched to a less warm neck warmer. The difference was like night and day, going from not enjoying it much and being unhappy with my riding, to feeling in tune with the bike and happy on the track.

After session 2 I still didn't 'get' the changes to the track, but session 3 on I was enjoying them. Accelerate around T8, brake at the end of the ripple strip and change down 2 gears, hard right then left, trying to stay tight on the exit and change up 1 while accelerating through the right hander, over the bump onto the main track. I felt like I was starting to take that chickane quite well and really enjoying it.

The kink in the back straight was interesting. The bump on the entry of the right hander feels like it'll get you airborne if you take it fast enough (I didn't). The bump on the exit while turning from right to left and accelerating made my front wheel skip and wiggle a few times. I'm not very confident going through there, but it's fun/interesting.

Track 5 gets thumbs up from me :niceone:, it is a nice change to have available along with tracks 1 and 2.

Here's some video, first is the entire 2nd session of group 2, sped up 4 times. I find it amusing and if you turn the sound off (which I recommend) it kind of seems quite flowing.

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Next is some footage starting half way through session 5 (groups 1 and 2 combined) where a cbr (I think?) passed me and I had fun trying to keep up.

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Thanks MotoTT!

[discotex]

Pics are up :2thumbsup

[lunatic]

As always motoTT crew has got their Man up there, sorting out the weather. No complaints there.

But the track?
Mixed feelings. As much as I liked the T9-T10-T11 addition for providing the oh-so-needed physical workout, it was breaking the flow due to a really slow left hander, and no appropriate gear to approach T9. The guy with the broken pelvis probably shares my opinion - get well, bro!. But with the careful right hand, and enough strength to flick your bike right-left in a very quick succession, it was sort of fun.

However, I am not so impressed about the chicane on the back straight.

As an idea not at all bad - although riding the 1098 I obviously prefer to pass the guys on the "proper" back straight that I otherwise could not have passed through the twisties ;).

But just as I was afraid, the bumps were really a bit of a problem. Under the braking one was still OK. But the one under acceleration, while coming back out onto the back straight, was a bigger issue. Throttle had to be applied with caution, otherwise the front would go airborne, and could send you towards the cones and the green behind it...

On the positive note, the chicane was safe, wide, with plenty of place to recover if you screw up. Unlike the exit to the back straight on the short track configuration, which is narrow and unsafe, if two riders get a bit overexcited...

Also positive is the grippy patch applied on the right hander, before the front straight. It worked well for me.

At the end of the day, it was quite cool to break out the boredom with the new layout - definitely prefer it to the short track. If it was not for the bumps on the chicane, I would not need to nurture my bruise from hitting the petrol tank 50 times on the same spot, while hanging off the bike - minor nuisance compared to heaps of fun I had!

Oh ,yes: talk to your Man up there, and organise a few degrees higher air temperature next time - the rear was shredding, struggling to reach anything like the temperature it should have, even using tire warmers...

Cheers motoTT! And thanks for the free track day! About bloody time!

[prettybillie]

Yet another awesome MotoTT Track Day. I totally love track 5 - hope we are doing it again :dodge:

Thanks so much to Kiwifruit for taking me two up - you scared the hell out of me but made me remember the bike will hold on the track.

Big big big thanks to Puddy for towing my bike at the last minute and storing overnight Saturday when I was too lazy to pick it up and convoying down with me at 5am - YOUR ROCK!!!! For that I won't tell anyone what you had for breakfast :2thumbsup

Already registered for the 24th!!!!

[Sue VFR]

As always motoTT crew has got their Man up there, sorting out the weather. No complaints there.

But the track?
Mixed feelings. As much as I liked the T9-T10-T11 addition for providing the oh-so-needed physical workout, it was breaking the flow due to a really slow left hander, and no appropriate gear to approach T9. The guy with the broken pelvis probably shares my opinion - get well, bro!. But with the careful right hand, and enough strength to flick your bike right-left in a very quick succession, it was sort of fun.

Cheers motoTT! And thanks for the free track day! About bloody time!


Thanks for your feed back Lunatic. Dave was xrayed and discharged with no broken bones, thankfully. He has sore muscles though.
Glad you won a free track day as I can't recall a day without you being there!

[Cheshire Cat]

Thanks for more peg scraping fun guys! :rockon:
:banana: