Manfeild Trackday, 7 December

**Cajun** · 8th December 2009, 11:08

Yeah was a great day, well put on by Lloyd & Jo

With some good pointers by brian & glen.

I personally didn't have a great day myself, i total destoryed the right hand side of conti race attack(soft), with 'cold sharing' (pressure issues & suspension issues)

But after sending Glen Williams out on the 600 for a wee bit to give me feed back on what changes changes need to be made, and with Kerry Dukic help with a few tweaks, bike felt better than it was.

So Glen let me chase him for a couple of laps until he got bored and left me for dust again.

First time i have ever done the FULL manfield track, and it was a bit of an experecice. changes the way you attack the manfield cirurit alot, but good none the less.

Cheers Guys and Girls for a great day.

**Pussy** · 8th December 2009, 11:21

Originally Posted by White trash

Sounds like a thoroughly shit time was had by all, I'm pleased I don't have a bike

Yeah.... none of us enjoyed ourselves at all.
And it was a real bastard having a nice lunch put on for us, too

**merlin** · 8th December 2009, 11:23

Originally Posted by Pussy

Anyone get any pics?

Here you go...I didn't really spend as much time taking photos as I thought I would

**merlin** · 8th December 2009, 11:25

Here are a couple more...

(6 pics maximum is a bit shit isn't it?)

**discodan** · 8th December 2009, 13:40

Originally Posted by Movistar

Right, that's it!

I'm sick of hearing about these "Brilliant", "Awesome" days!

Pussy, it is your duty to let me know when the next one will be (there better be a 'next one') so I can arrange the necessary excuses to attend!
(bastards).

Originally Posted by Spratt

So, when is the next day?

Don't forget to check http://www.trackspot.co.nz and if it is missing one that you know about, add it in please

**rz2rf** · 8th December 2009, 22:21

Dont bother checking his profile, he'll probably supply his nether details, like the mashman

**rz2rf** · 8th December 2009, 22:29

hi all, thanks for coming along, and bringing the decent weather. Brian, Glenn Jo and I enjoyed our day, whay more could we ask ask for with good weather, road and bikers. Sorry we had a few more than planned, I will have to formalise my booking systems a bit more if we run another day. ( and I'm getting plenty of shit over it already thanks!!) Thanks for the good feedback, a day out with guys like that makes the hassles worthwhile. Is the long track the answer?, and do we need days more for the newbies, or is it better to have a mixture to help everyone out? Richard and Karen were awesome helping as marshals too. thanks everyone, see you next time L

**elmo** · 9th December 2009, 05:50

The long track rules! More corners has got to be a good thing and I quite like the no camber thing.

**Spratt** · 9th December 2009, 09:24

Hey Lloyd, thanks again for a wicked day.

Just a comment on the newbies group that I was in, there were some riders going very fast in that group who did not really seem to be 'new' to track riding or riding fast. Brian did ask these people to move up to the next group, but I don't think many did. It wasn't a big deal, especially on the full track, but was quite challenging for us slower riders (well me anyway) with riders flying past on both sides some times, and I felt I was going too slow.

Got some good tips from Brian, particularly on approaching corners and bike set-up (this weekend's job), a little more on bike handling at speed would be good, but I'm not sure a whole day for newbies, as I enjoy watching the other groups as well that my friends were in (and having a rest in between) and it is great to be able to talk to some of the faster/race riders as well

**codgyoleracer** · 9th December 2009, 11:28

Well done you guys for putting a well structured and organised day together with minimum fuss and still plenty of track time for all. The long track certainly allowed riders to space out a lot more (which worked out perfectly for the larger than expected attendance).
Having Dukic Suspension there for the day seemed a popular move as well, with a steady stream of visitors to his truck for plenty of free advice, many bikes looked better through the corners toward the end of the day than at the begining as riders improved their machine settings. Hopefully these settings will work in your day-to-day road riding.
Catch you all at the next one with luck !
Glen Williams

**Pussy** · 9th December 2009, 15:44

While we're on the subject....
Hope you're getting the next one under way soon, Lloyd and Jo!

**merlin** · 9th December 2009, 15:52

Originally Posted by codgyoleracer

Well done you guys for putting a well structured and organised day together with minimum fuss and still plenty of track time for all. The long track certainly allowed riders to space out a lot more (which worked out perfectly for the larger than expected attendance).
Having Dukic Suspension there for the day seemed a popular move as well, with a steady stream of visitors to his truck for plenty of free advice, many bikes looked better through the corners toward the end of the day than at the begining as riders improved their machine settings. Hopefully these settings will work in your day-to-day road riding.
Catch you all at the next one with luck !
Glen Williams

Word Glen!

The full track was certainly a pleasure to ride on!

Definitly keen for another day of the same setup soon

**Southmotian** · 9th December 2009, 17:14

Originally Posted by Pussy

Anyone get any pics?

I took a couple of vids that came out alright, here is one from the final session of the day.

Oh yeah, I agree with everyone, great day thanks Lloyd and Jo. Fortnightly from now on?

**Marknz** · 9th December 2009, 17:14

Originally Posted by rz2rf

hi all, thanks for coming along, and bringing the decent weather. Brian, Glenn Jo and I enjoyed our day, whay more could we ask ask for with good weather, road and bikers. Sorry we had a few more than planned, I will have to formalise my booking systems a bit more if we run another day. ( and I'm getting plenty of shit over it already thanks!!) Thanks for the good feedback, a day out with guys like that makes the hassles worthwhile. Is the long track the answer?, and do we need days more for the newbies, or is it better to have a mixture to help everyone out? Richard and Karen were awesome helping as marshals too. thanks everyone, see you next time L

I for one enjoyed the long track. It was good to actually got on it at last, even though I wasn't expecting that as part of 'the package'.

Next time I'll not book a garage, and will stay over in the pens with everyone else. I'll also be making a big push for one of the real racers to follow me around for a couple of laps too and tell me where I'm going wrong... Brian and Glen seemed busy all day, and good on them for stepping up