Bulk transport for Nationals 2012

[Drew]

How many sidecars can we fit in 40'?

Bugger all really, maybe six with a mix of long and short. Problem with chairs is the extra space of spares compared to solos too.

I think there would need to be three containers minimum if one was to be filled with outfits.

These things would certainly pay for themselves though I think.

The modifications to the containers wouldn't be too hard in my opinion, they're steel so welding in a folding mezzanine floor to get an extra level would be a piece of piss.

Gear going missing and damage to bikes would be pretty easy to avoid, as there would be a set time for unloading, and simply having a ticket number on everything that was taken away could be checked. It'll be a case of four tie downs per bike, with an allocation of space around it, or even just a plywood box beside each bike for that bikes gear. Put wheels on it to get it in and out and lock into place with pins for travel.

The logistics of the container are not a problem, there would need to be a couple engineer type fuckers in on the design, but I can't see anything cropping up to make it not possible.

[Mental Trousers]

Now you just need some prick who can fly an aeroplane, Jimmy!....

Didn't you used to drop your cargo while in the air though??

[White trash]

How many sidecars can we fit in 40'?

You can fit 8 sidecars in a 40' with some planning and a little fabrication. However. I don't give a fuck about those homos, if they want to become a part of the National point series, they're more than welcome to make their own transport arangements, as they have chosen not to the past two years.

I'm more aiming this initiative at club racers who've been turned off the Nationals due to transport costs, not for personal agendas or general crybabyness.

[Pussy]

Didn't you used to drop your cargo while in the air though??

You make a good point!
Just imagine... flying the Mair Bros somewhere for a race. Either/both of them get lippy.... pull the dump handle.... sorted!!

[White trash]

flying the Mair Bros somewhere for a race. Either/both of them get lippy....

WTF? In what kind of parallel universe would that ever happen?

Mairs getting lippy, well I never......................

[Kickaha]

You can fit 8 sidecars in a 40' with some planning and a little fabrication. However. I don't give a fuck about those homos, if they want to become a part of the National point series, they're more than welcome to make their own transport arangements, as they have chosen not to the past two years.

How many club racers are turned off by the costs? how many don't bother because they simply can't be arsed, don't think they're fast enough (like that queer coont Jamie McNair fella)

You make a good point!
Just imagine... flying the Mair Bros somewhere for a race. Either/both of them get lippy.... pull the dump handle.... sorted!!

How big a plane do they let you fly, you could become our personal pilot, fuck those Mair homos though they can fucking walk for all I care

[White trash]

How big a plane do they let you fly, you could become our personal pilot, fuck those Mair homos though they can fucking walk for all I care

John's not supid, he knows Dave would be playing 'Surprise!! No hands!!!' digital penetration while he's trying to fly.

Actually, Farquar, the Mairs have access to their own pilot of an 8 seater charter jet. Got an interesting gathering booked in it. Was gonna invite you and Jo as witnesses but I'm reconsidering...................

[Kwaka42]

We used a truck for a few ARRC rounds I did a few years back. Had to build a crate but it worked out well and cheaper than driving myself 3000+ kms.

[prettybillie]

Now you just need some prick who can fly an aeroplane, Jimmy!....

Biggles can! Not shitting you!

[jellywrestler]

the Mairs have access to their own pilot of an 8 seater charter jet.

yep the way you folks ride that'll be the 'Life Flight Trust' air ambulance

[Drew]

How big a plane do they let you fly, you could become our personal pilot, fuck those Mair homos though they can fucking walk for all I care

At the moment we'll be running the race on foot too, so it'd be good training.

[Pussy]

Actually, Farquar, the Mairs have access to their own pilot of an 8 seater charter jet.

Dukie's one????

[White trash]

yep the way you folks ride that'll be the 'Life Flight Trust' air ambulance

Drew's the rider mate, blame him.

[scott411]

the year we used a container we made a frame to go in it, but mx bikes are a bit easier to pack in, and do not require the care of a road bike,

we went back to using big trailers or trucks, as the cost of getting the containers to mx tracks was pretty high (they are in the middle of no where most of the time) and we did not normally do multiple rounds in the south island either, just a one off race weekend,

normally you had a set of parents that could drive it down, and it made a good base at the track,

it is a fair bit different as well, as we can not test on the tracks before the meetings like the road racers do

[CHOPPA]

Bloody good idea trashy! A mass team type situation would be great to set up. Build enough $$$ into it so it pays someones wages for a month but a truck set up to take bikes and gear. A big Marque for a pit so the riders just turn up and race would be coool.

Imagine if you could hire this setup you would be away!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-356480755.htm