How did the ruapuna day go

**TwoSeven** · 16th April 2005, 18:16

I counted 40 bikes in B grade just before the spectacular demonstration of how NOT to exit the dipper was performed (about lunch time). Hopefully the chap that binned was ok, looked like he had a bit of a limp.

Looked like everyone was enjoying themselves judging by the grins on faces at the end of each session. Lots of old faces and many new.

**TonyB** · 16th April 2005, 18:38

Can't believe they didn't worry about zip together leathers this time! Thats the main reason I didn't ride!!! Well, that and a dead back tyre.
Very entertaining watching the Rocket III punting around.
Loved the K5 GSXR1000. Yummy! OK, the exhaust is a tad weird.

**TwoSeven** · 16th April 2005, 22:39

They shouldnt be worrying about zip together leathers if they are the racing type with the zip hidden under the jacket (aka technics or dianese 2 piece).

Its the old harly style dress leathers with the exposed zips that tended to pull apart if the zip got scuffed. Dont think you can get em anymore.

**k14** · 17th April 2005, 08:26

Yeah I had a blast. Managed to improve on my lap times from last october by just over 10 seconds to get a best of 1:50.9, so I am pretty happy with that. Just need to take off another 2 or so seconds and I will be in the top half of F3.

**Bren_chch** · 17th April 2005, 20:20

I had a great time, that rocket III was a crazy machine.

Trashed my back tyre, was great!

Hope none of you were on the hyabusa I couldnt get passed on the straights hehehe!!

Whos going to levels?

**Kickaha** · 17th April 2005, 20:27

Was your Fireblade the one in the pit garage?

I was looking for one with the number on like your pic but didn't spot it anywhere

**TonyB** · 17th April 2005, 20:34

Originally Posted by Kickaha

Was your Fireblade the one in the pit garage?

I was looking for one with the number on like your pic but didn't spot it anywhere

Ditto that. Went in there a couple of time while I was there but didn't see the owner. Interesting that the D208 on that bike was looking pretty roughed up- mine does the same, perhaps thats just what they do?
Was R1AaronKDX out there? Saw an R1 with good plastics and a very second hand tank, wondered if it was him but did'ne see him anywhere.

Originally Posted by Bren_chch

Hope none of you were on the hyabusa I couldnt get passed on the straights hehehe!!

Busa's are a bugger to get past in a staight line eh! Must be the 160+RWHP or summut...

**Bren_chch** · 17th April 2005, 20:46

yeah that was mine in the pit garage, that D208 was TERRIBLE, like ridding on marbles when hard out of corners, all the rubber clumping up on edges after a few hard laps, keep getting sideways out of corners!

All the road stuff is back on it, so that proll why u didnt recognise it, are you guys going to level, for that i'm going to put the slicks back on it. cant wait... what were you guys riding?

yeah that busa!!!

**Bren_chch** · 17th April 2005, 20:51

pitt pic attached

note some of the triple R superbike team as my pit bitches lol

**k14** · 17th April 2005, 21:07

Yeah I know who the guy on the busa is. Ask dangerous about him.

Yep, I will be taking my rs125 down to levels probably. Will see closer to the time.

**Bren_chch** · 17th April 2005, 21:14

yeah i seen u on your bike but because i am a new member here I didnt recognise your bike (avatar image) other wise I would have come up and said hello, so i'll say hello at levels!

**k14** · 17th April 2005, 21:30

Originally Posted by Bren_chch

yeah i seen u on your bike but because i am a new member here I didnt recognise your bike (avatar image) other wise I would have come up and said hello, so i'll say hello at levels!

Yep I'll definately do that now that I know what you ride.

Come out and say hi next sunday, there is a CAMS meeting that kickaha, I and probably a few other kbers will be at.

**Bren_chch** · 17th April 2005, 21:35

Whats CAMS... Will u be riding on again, how much is it?

**k14** · 17th April 2005, 22:07

CAMS is Classic Action Motorcycle Society (i think).

I will be riding my rs probably, kickaha will he riding his sidechair and there will be others out there aswell probably. I think entry is $60.