Which class would it be best for a rank amateur to try racing in?

[budda]

dont let the weight issue put you off StreetStocks - the bigger mainland guys who came up for Minefield this year were from 82 to 93kg's, and didnt disgrace themselves

You're on exactly the right track, look for something thats affordable but remember, the most important factor is FUN - aparently humans can go for days without food

[xr-rider]

I think 80kgs is too much for street stock, id be getting an Aprillia Rs250 and racing it in F3 or just race the 400 that you have already?

80kg for a ss is fine. i was 90kg last season and done alright on it

[Pace Cadet]

just race the 400 that you have already?

My VFR is... aged. 70,000+ kms. I have wondered about this though. Spending the bike purchase money on a set of quality suspenders and some set up advice, learning to go round corners properly and then worrying later on about power for the bits in between. I just don't want to get in the way too much.

Sounds like buckets or street-stock would be a better starting point for me. Is there a street-stock series in Auckland?

[Str8 Jacket]

80kg for a ss is fine. i was 90kg last season and done alright on it

The guy's who won SS150's the past 2 years weighed substantionaly more than 80kg's!!

SS is a great class as you are racing against a rider not $$. I race SS150's at the Vic CLub winter series and we have one of the fullest grids of all the classes. Great fun and lot's to learn. I also race buckets which is pretty much the same thing except alot more technical on tighter tracks (go kart tracks). You can learn alot by racing a smaller bike!

[Benk]

My VFR is... aged. 70,000+ kms. I have wondered about this though. Spending the bike purchase money on a set of quality suspenders and some set up advice, learning to go round corners properly and then worrying later on about power for the bits in between. I just don't want to get in the way too much.

Sounds like buckets or street-stock would be a better starting point for me. Is there a street-stock series in Auckland?

Ask Chrislost on here, 70000 is just run in for a viffer! They go better with stock suspension, and engine rattles haha. Racing pre89 and f3 is great fun. Probably not the best way to streamline yourself into the ultimate racer, but if your just out there to have some fun, then it might be a good option for you (as it was for me).

[scracha]

My VFR is... aged. 70,000+ kms. I have wondered about this though. Spending the bike purchase money on a set of quality suspenders and some set up advice, learning to go round corners properly and then worrying later on about power for the bits in between. I just don't want to get in the way too much.
Sounds like buckets or street-stock would be a better starting point for me. Is there a street-stock series in Auckland?

Pick up a Honda 400 for <2K. Spend 1K on tyres, pads, oil, filters, fork oil etc and off you go. They are cheap and bomproof. My CBR's are probably all well above 70,000 Kms. The likes of Billy on a well ridden CBR250 will dick most trackdayers around Taupo. You learn so much when you're not relying on power.

[Henk]

Not a lot of streetstock in Auckland but a very active bucket scene.
If you are keen check out the amcc website and give John Connor a call. Usualy possible to have a go on somebodys bike for a look at the track if you turn up with gear.

[Bert]

I'd say give streetstock (minilites inline4s) a go.
then if you don't like it or want to go racing bigger bikes then flick it on, they don't loose their value (they are cheap as chip anyway).

but if you really want to learn racing skills, find a bucket; they madness (even on larger tracks) and you will soon get hooked.

[quickbuck]

I think 80kgs is too much for street stock, id be getting an Aprillia Rs250 and racing it in F3 or just race the 400 that you have already?

Hell Choppa, I hope 80 isn't too much... I want to give it a go at 95!!! Okay, I will be taking the Avanti to the road, and not drinking beer (or wine) all winter... But keen to get out there on a 250.
I see you have been told several times already though....

i must say, there are some little guys, and girls in the class... so I will have my work cut out for me.

[CHOPPA]

Hell Choppa, I hope 80 isn't too much... I want to give it a go at 95!!! Okay, I will be taking the Avanti to the road, and not drinking beer (or wine) all winter... But keen to get out there on a 250.
I see you have been told several times already though....

i must say, there are some little guys, and girls in the class... so I will have my work cut out for me.

I was told i was to fat for a super when i was 95, im 85 now and still to fat haha 80 will be good..... I wouldnt want to be more then 70 on a streetstock

[quickbuck]

I was told i was to fat for a super when i was 95, im 85 now and still to fat haha 80 will be good..... I wouldnt want to be more then 70 on a streetstock

70? Hell, I would look physically ill... in fact I do at 86!

For me it is just a bit of fun ...... The MotoGP Dream passed me by many years ago

[CHOPPA]

70? Hell, I would look physically ill... in fact I do at 86!

For me it is just a bit of fun ...... The MotoGP Dream passed me by many years ago

Yeah i dont really think it matters to much in streetstock its all about the fun!

[jellywrestler]

The only problem right now is that the 250's are still new and therefore expensive. But if you want to race at Victoria Club meetings at Manfeild it was recently shown that a VTR250 is pretty fast around the track in the Vic Clubs Mini-lite class

that very same 250 he mentions is for sale on trade me at the moment
seller name petersales
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-290932207.htm

[Pace Cadet]

Gah! Too many options. I'm increasingly thinking it'll be buckets. That said, I need to start getting along to local race meets and seeing what the level is in the other classes and how healthy they are. Thanks for your input folks.

that very same 250 he mentions is for sale on trade me at the moment
seller name petersales
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-290932207.htm

Hah! I learnt to ride on a Spada. It got dynoed at a heady 25hp and did 130kmh flat on the tank. Unburstable though. I treated it appallingly and it just kept on kicking. Sold it with 80,000+km on the clock (it later showed up again on trademe with new paint and 60,000km...).

That thing seems like a bargain at that price, and being a twin, would it also be eligible for street stock?

[Henk]

Pretty sure the 250 minilites need to be a homologated bike so you'd be better off getting a response from MNZ on legality.