Would you race in post post classics

[Drew]

Is there a tacit agreement that no-one spends too much and goes too fast ?

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the frames will bend if you put too much power through them tho and this pretty much limits you...

No way man, the most formidable posties at vic, are a Z1000, and a GS1000. Both methonlol breathing, wanked beyond belief toys I've ever seen. I'd love to take them for a thrash round the track.

Too cool

You can't have watched to much Pre82 if you really think that

Yep, they know about buildin' wicked awesome bikes alright.

[malcy25]

And thats the appeal right?
Anyone here think that Posties would be`ruined' for the rest by several properly fast racers on prepped RC30's and the like blowing everyone else off the track? Is there a tacit agreement that no-one spends too much and goes too fast ?

Ruined, far from it.....try this. Jan this year the grid at Phillip Island for a pre 1980 style class had Wayne Gardner (CB1100R superbike), Malcolm Campbell (RG500 Suzuki GP bike), Robbie Phillis (GSX1100 Superbike), David Johnson (aussie in BSB, riding a McIntosh advertised recently on trademe). later in the weekend Campbell had reset the lap record to 1.41.9 Check this photo out. Not bad on a 29 year old bike witha 50+ y/old rider on treaded tyres.
http://www.highside.co.nz/2009-AMCN-...-60b-4154.html so you will have to click on the link

Reading AMCN, people are pretty well much gagging to do what they can to ride. I just read today that Posties is a support class again at the MotoGP at the island later this year.

tacit agreement - nah, not really - Like any class, there is always a few big spenders, but people will only spend what they can though which is not usually a huge amount.

[Drew]

http://www.highside.co.nz/2009-AMCN-...-60b-4154.html so you will have to click on the link

Click the next button a few times, the guy crashing dropped nuts! That should have been saved.

[malcy25]

Click the next button a few times, the guy crashing dropped nuts! That should have been saved.

His front brake lever got torn off by another bike during a close bit of passing action at the previous corner....arrived at next corner, not a hope of stopping

[Drew]

His front brake lever got torn off by another bike during a close bit of passing action at the previous corner....arrived at next corner, not a hope of stopping

Ahhhhhhh, I've played the game of realising there's no brakes, AT the next braking marker.

[scracha]

And thats the appeal right?
Anyone here think that Posties would be`ruined' for the rest by several properly fast racers on prepped RC30's and the like blowing everyone else off the track? Is there a tacit agreement that no-one spends too much and goes too fast ?

There's a few guys already who blow away the rest of the field on period bikes, never mind the new tackle. Do the rest of us give up and stop racing as a result?

To be honest, if someone turns up with an RC30 or a tricked up 916 then I'm not gonna complain....quite the opposite as it's the sort of thing everyone wants to see. A well sorted fireblade ridden by a decent rider will still spank an Rc30 ridden by a not so decent rider. Some of the pre72 and pre82 boys spend heaps and it's only a matter of time before pre89 goes the same way. Doesn't mean other competitors have to.

I can't really envisage running pre72/82/89 and post post classics (whatever cut off date that may be) in the one race unless there was a serious lack of entries (doubtful). As for fast pre82 riders getting bumped off by pre 89 senior bikes...well surely it'll be the fastest qualifiers in each class that get on the grid.

As for cross entering...do you think the F1/F2/F3 guys would be happier mixing it up with 20+ year old bikes or well sorted bikes from the 90's when bikes started to actually handle properly?

[roadracingoldfart]

And thats the appeal right?
Anyone here think that Posties would be`ruined' for the rest by several properly fast racers on prepped RC30's and the like blowing everyone else off the track? Is there a tacit agreement that no-one spends too much and goes too fast ?

I could telll you what it cost to build an RC30 F1 spec bike several sleeps ago if you want , then you can translate that figure to todays money lol . translation = hope ya buisness portfolio is in good health.

[Kickaha]

As for cross entering...do you think the F1/F2/F3 guys would be happier mixing it up with 20+ year old bikes or well sorted bikes from the 90's when bikes started to actually handle properly?

There are quite a few well sorted bikes from a lot earlier than the 90's that do handle properly and I'd suggest if they are mixing it with the F1/F2/F3 guys then perhaps those guys should learn to ride a bit quicker

[Chrislost]

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No way man, the most formidable posties at vic, are a Z1000, and a GS1000. Both methonlol breathing, wanked beyond belief toys I've ever seen. I'd love to take them for a thrash round the track.

Too cool

Yep, they know about buildin' wicked awesome bikes alright.

that would be Mr. deadmans z1000...
It only has 164 HP at the wheel.

[Drew]

that would be Mr. deadmans z1000...
It only has 164 HP at the wheel.

Only. Go google how many it had from the factory. Real power, that's double at least.

[mossy1200]

that would be Mr. deadmans z1000...
It only has 164 HP at the wheel.

Must find more fzr power.

[Peter Smith]

And thats the appeal right?
Anyone here think that Posties would be`ruined' for the rest by several properly fast racers on prepped RC30's and the like blowing everyone else off the track? Is there a tacit agreement that no-one spends too much and goes too fast ?

An RC30 won the NZPCRA pre '89 senior series this year (Nick Turner).
You can spend as much as you want, but the bikes must be with in the rules (see NZPCRA website).
I personal race for the enjoyment of going fast, some others like to modify motors and get their kicks with big HP numbers.
You need to think about what you want from racing and then find a class that suits.

[Peter Smith]

Hey Guys,
Check out the club section of this forum NZPCRA for details of the Post Classic GP at Taupo on the 31st Oct 09.

[ajturbo]

You need to think about what you want from racing and then find a class that suits.

now THIS is the best one so far....!!!!!!!!!

[Peter Smith]

now THIS is the best one so far....!!!!!!!!!

That right, if you don't like getting into modifying motors look at a production class eg. pro-twins. If you love going to extremes race senior posties and you can go crazy 1300cc limit cams etc.
I race senior pre '89 on a stock bike (mods, air filters and a 4-1) and I am having a great time. I am also competitive.