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[Dutchee]

Henk
I had a go in the A grade's last points race
I started at the back of the grid ( trying to stay out of the way )
Got lapped near the end by Tim & Gavin
I was 10th out of 11
But good experance for next meeting
I should be a bit faster by the time Arron finishes his FXR and is bumped up to A grade.

He did see you out there, I was flagging at the infield and made a comment about you riding in the A grade. He commented he'd thou ght he'd seen you out there.
I think it;s good with everyone being bumped up to the A grade, as I won't have so many people lapping me next month. I got put off by the crap weather, and then the testosterone when it was dry.
I need to figure you out from the front, as it's not until you've gone past me (riding or flagging) I realise it's you (I'm not just a shocker with names, but I seem to learn a person a time).

[Henk]

You been given the kick up then? about time

[gatch]

Is that how A and B grade is decided ? A lap time cutoff ?

[Henk]

It is in Auckland. B grade is an invitation grade run by JC. If you go under 34s in a race you get the kick up. I think there is a 2 second margin one way or the other depending on track direction. Not sure if anyne has ever been kicked out of the A grade for being too slow.
Seems to work, theory behind it is to keep the speed differences down.

Not sure how it is worked out at other tracks.

[gatch]

It is in Auckland. B grade is an invitation grade run by JC. If you go under 34s in a race you get the kick up. I think there is a 2 second margin one way or the other depending on track direction. Not sure if anyne has ever been kicked out of the A grade for being too slow.
Seems to work, theory behind it is to keep the speed differences down.

Not sure how it is worked out at other tracks.

Sounds logical enough. Like clubmans racing..

[Buckets4Me]

It is in Auckland. B grade is an invitation grade run by JC. If you go under 34s in a race you get the kick up. I think there is a 2 second margin one way or the other depending on track direction. Not sure if anyne has ever been kicked out of the A grade for being too slow.
Seems to work, theory behind it is to keep the speed differences down.

Not sure how it is worked out at other tracks.

also if you win the champ for b grade you get the boot

frount running B graders are mid pack A grade or better

[Henk]

About eight of us got the boot up about three months ago, we now pretty much are the midpack, the only noticeable dfifference from my point of view is that now instead of ocasionally lapping people I get lapped myself now and then. I'm still dicing with the same guys. Although I think the push into the A grade has made us all ride a bit faster.

[grantman]

I will be in A grade next month
Be gentle .....
Should be fun at the back
I just have to stay away from clashing with Colin & Henk !

[Henk]

Excellent. Advice for the A grade

run 30 pounds in your tyres.
Wets suck.
Run with 250ml of gas for a lighter fuel load and better acceleration and handling.
Leave the bike in second the whole way round track to save time on pointless gear changes.
Take a wide line through every corner to maximise corner speed.

I'm sure I'll have some more helpful hints by the time you line up on the grid next to me so just ask.

[Arronduke]

Great advice Henk... I am sure Grant will take it all on board.

Also so Grant... the FXR motor is designed to run with 100mls of oil... any more and it casue the crank to lose momentium.

[grantman]

Sad part is Graham has tried most of them already!

- Pumped up his tyres to 60 PSI
- Used petrol mixed for his two stroke motor mower
- Was running his bike low on oil ...as he hadn’t checked it since he brought the bike.
- Bike was to high geared so would bog down ...used only 2nd gear hitting the rev limiter!
Last meeting at Mt Wellington
- Forgot to tighten up the rear axle nut (wondered why the handling was funny for a few laps before he fell off)

Photo is of Graham being told his chain is hanging lose and the wheel is out of alignment



Below is the back wheel

[Arronduke]

Thats sooo bad... it GREAT.

If I was Graham I would paint me bike, wash my leathers and put the visor down before showing up again....

[Henk]

If I was Grant I'd enrol Graham as my mechanic.

[Buckets4Me]

Photo is of Graham being told his chain is hanging lose and the wheel is out of alignment



Below is the back wheel

thats me trying to get his attention (as he was trying to rejoin the race with the chain hanging on the ground)

I think the red fog had settled down over his visor

[Arronduke]

The best of bucket break downs..

- rear wheel feel out
- spark plug loose
- choke is on

These are the last three reasons graham did not finish 2 x points races... hence I beat him with a 5th in B grade for the sesion.... Grant got 4th prick.