Kawasaki "Good Times" Drag Day

Published on 28th October 2012 23:24

83 Comments

KAWASAKI “GOOD TIMES” DAY
SUNDAY 4TH NOVEMBER 2012
FRAM AUTOLITE DRAGWAY, MEREMERE
10:30 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.

 Be there to see the new 2013 model Ninjas plus other new Kawasaki road bikes
 Take your own bike for a run down the strip
 Bring your Ninja 250 – we have a category for you including those Ladies riding a Ninja 250
 We have numerous prizes to be won if you have a go
 See Nick Cole’s ZX-10R and Alan Thoresen’s “Black Thunder” run the strip as well as stock ZX-14R and ZX-10R plus Laurie Webster’s pro stock ZX-10R and Ian Wilkins’ Afterburner II
 BBQ sausages and coffee available all day
 If you ride a street bike, join us! We welcome all
 If it’s a Kawasaki, you can run the strip for free
 Refer to www.kawasaki.co.nz for rules and conditions

Someone else claims the line “Just do it” but it’s just that simple to have a “Good Time”. You just have to be there!

 Join us!
 See the Kawasaki model range for 2012/13, including the new Ninja 300r and the new 636cc Ninja ZX-6R
 Have a try down the strip
 Watch others do the same, including some fast Kawasakis
 Action starts at midday
 Gates open at 10:30 a.m.

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83 Comments

JafaSaffer - 4th November 2012, 19:30
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Originally Posted by Damantis

Fastest I managed was 12.084 @ 186 though with a bettter reaction time and proper launch I'm sure it would be in low to mid elevens!

My best time was 11.714 @ 195.55 km/h

but my top speed as 206.50 over 12.013 - this was my favourite run my competitor was ahead all the way but I pipped him on the line.. his time was 12.044 @ 185.74

Geeen - 4th November 2012, 19:39
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Originally Posted by JafaSaffer

My best time was 11.714 @ 195.55 km/h

but my top speed as 206.50 over 12.013 - this was my favourite run my competitor was ahead all the way but I pipped him on the line.. his time was 12.044 @ 185.74

Was that the Acid Green street triple you were racing??

Madness - 4th November 2012, 19:55
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Originally Posted by Geeen

Was that the Acid Green street triple you were racing??

This one ?

JafaSaffer - 4th November 2012, 20:11
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Originally Posted by Geeen

Was that the Acid Green street triple you were racing??

That be the one.... Was that you?

JafaSaffer - 4th November 2012, 20:13
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Originally Posted by Madness

This one ?

Yes that one.. Raced twice he took me the first time.. Just nicked him the second time.. Great fun

Damantis - 4th November 2012, 20:14
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http://youtu.be/CklOjdfeN3M

Madness - 4th November 2012, 20:14
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Originally Posted by JafaSaffer

Raced twice he took me the first time.. Just nicked him the second time.. Great fun

I had the same thing with the looney on the V-Max, 0.04 gap.

JafaSaffer - 4th November 2012, 20:18
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Originally Posted by Madness

I had the same thing with the looney on the V-Max, 0.04 gap.

That guy on the V-Max was insane... so fast..

Geeen - 4th November 2012, 20:46
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Originally Posted by JafaSaffer

That be the one.... Was that you?

Nope, not me. My wife and kids want to come so the Speed Triple had to stay home
But I have ridden with him on a RAT ride last weekend

Originally Posted by JafaSaffer

That guy on the V-Max was insane... so fast..

It sure as hell looked a MASSIVE handful, so much torques!!

studio67 - 4th November 2012, 22:43
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My best was 16.787 and was wondering how that compared with other 250 riders today

scott411 - 5th November 2012, 07:24
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Originally Posted by studio67

My best was 16.787 and was wondering how that compared with other 250 riders today

When i get the hit list with everyones best time emailed though to me ill post it on here,

thanks for everyone that showed up, it was a good day, with a heap of runs for everyone,

LankyBastard - 5th November 2012, 07:53
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Originally Posted by studio67

My best was 16.787 and was wondering how that compared with other 250 riders today

The missus ran a 16.097 for her best pass. My best on the same bike only 16.364. It was set up for her....that's my excuse anyway 2008 ninja 250 no mods

English Kiwi - 5th November 2012, 09:31
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Originally Posted by LankyBastard

The missus ran a 16.097 for her best pass. My best on the same bike only 16.364. It was set up for her....that's my excuse anyway 2008 ninja 250 no mods

Damn straight I beat you hahaha! Was a good day!!

JafaSaffer - 5th November 2012, 10:14
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Originally Posted by English Kiwi

Damn straight I beat you hahaha! Was a good day!!

That's pretty funny.

scott411 - 5th November 2012, 14:47
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hit list for the day,

JafaSaffer - 5th November 2012, 14:56
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Originally Posted by scott411

hit list for the day,

Thanks for that mate. I take it these are very accurate?

studio67 - 5th November 2012, 18:00
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Thanks for the hit list, I got some work to do and some weight to lose

nzspokes - 5th November 2012, 18:34
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I didnt realize you could run non-kwakas, I would have head down.

scott411 - 5th November 2012, 19:06
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Originally Posted by JafaSaffer

Thanks for that mate. I take it these are very accurate?

it is the same timing they use all the time, i presume there is some room for human era on the entry of the numbers as they were running though pretty quick,

JafaSaffer - 5th November 2012, 19:11
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Originally Posted by scott411

it is the same timing they use all the time, i presume there is some room for human era on the entry of the numbers as they were running though pretty quick,

Cheers mate.. Was awesome fun..

I missed taking some slips. I have a confirmed run at 10.995 on a slip but super stoked at the 10.203 on the results. Must have been a slip I missed Will have to do this again Very soon!