Hampton Downs onboard video SV650S

**erik** · 30th October 2009, 19:49

Did the Hampton Downs Ride Days track day today. I was lucky enough to get the day off, and there were spots left, and the weather was perfect (sunny with a nice cool breeze).

Awesome track. Totally different to Taupo (which I also like). I think the two compliment each other nicely.

Without further ado ('cause I'm tired out) here's the video

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**mossy1200** · 30th October 2009, 19:51

Nice .Had just finished watching it before you posted.Im you first customer.

**crazyhorse** · 30th October 2009, 19:54

Cool - looks like a fun track. Done Taupo, will need to try this one out too

**Damien_Toman** · 30th October 2009, 20:11

Looks great. Will try it.

**DELLORTO** · 30th October 2009, 20:30

Originally Posted by Damien_Toman

Looks great. Will try it.

me and you can do it on our buckets

**Damien_Toman** · 30th October 2009, 20:35

Sure can. May also bring along another bike as well to try out.

**Pumba** · 30th October 2009, 21:12

Looks great, awsome video going to get a crak at it next Saturday so I hope like hell the weather is good. Might have to get my camera out for the event as well.

**discotex** · 31st October 2009, 19:31

hehe knew it'd be you that got the first one up erik.

Looks like you'll need to alternate between Taupo and HD to manage the tyre wear. HD takes out the right, Taupo the left.

Can't wait to get out there myself. Would have been there but was in Welly for work. Fingers crossed for late Nov!

**Motu** · 31st October 2009, 20:29

You're slow on the straights Erik - but compared to the other riders looks like you got the corners sussed.

**R6_kid:Me** · 31st October 2009, 21:52

Awesome to see you finally stick it to that Ducati after he'd been out gassing you on the straights! Also taking out a fair number of Gixxer posers too!

How many km's have you got on that SV650 now? Any idea what sort of HP it's producing?

**erik** · 31st October 2009, 22:19

Originally Posted by R6_kid

Awesome to see you finally stick it to that Ducati after he'd been out gassing you on the straights! Also taking out a fair number of Gixxer posers too!

How many km's have you got on that SV650 now? Any idea what sort of HP it's producing?

I got it at about 44,000km, it's now at about 57,000km. I used to ride it down to Taupo and the occasional weekend ride, but now it's mostly just a track bike.

I don't know what HP it's producing, but it's got a Two Brother's full exhaust system and K&N air filter, so presumably a bit more than the stock 70HP.

**Brett** · 31st October 2009, 23:09

Originally Posted by erik

I got it at about 44,000km, it's now at about 57,000km. I used to ride it down to Taupo and the occasional weekend ride, but now it's mostly just a track bike.

I don't know what HP it's producing, but it's got a Two Brother's full exhaust system and K&N air filter, so presumably a bit more than the stock 70HP.

Nice riding mate. Where does one find out about the Hampton Downs track days, I would be keen to head out for a day.

**erik** · 1st November 2009, 09:39

The day I went to was run by http://www.hamptondownsridedays.co.nz/ who have exclusive commercial rights to daytime track days there, but it seems http://www.kiwitrackdays.co.nz/ are going to be running twilight sessions. Also, http://www.hondaridersclub.co.nz/ are doing a track day there in December, open to non-members.

**Morcs** · 1st November 2009, 09:56

Nice.

That guy in front of you on lap one was an uber squid!

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 1st November 2009, 10:23

Originally Posted by erik

The day I went to was run by http://www.hamptondownsridedays.co.nz/ who have exclusive commercial rights to daytime track days there, but it seems http://www.kiwitrackdays.co.nz/ are going to be running twilight sessions. Also, http://www.hondaridersclub.co.nz/ are doing a track day there in December, open to non-members.

I belive this to be wrong.

According to the HD web site the circuit is open to anybody wishing to pay the fee!?