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    Quote Originally Posted by codgyoleracer View Post
    No worries Pete, i can see that there is plenty of knowledge to tap into at the NZPCRA - so if its there then yes why not use it - I fully agree.

    On another note , I am so far behind in my prep this year due to work that it makes me wonder why i started.......But then again plenty of work means that there is $ in my pocket and the toys in the shed benefit long term!
    its that guy helping you holding you up l would say

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    Quote Originally Posted by crazy man View Post
    its that guy helping you holding you up l would say
    Haha , you could be right there, - but I aint gonna fire him just yet ... :-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by codgyoleracer View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by crazy man View Post
    its that guy helping you holding you up l would say
    Haha , you could be right there, - but I aint gonna fire him just yet ... :-)
    You'd probably find that everyone else would be disappointed if you did fire him heh
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mental Trousers View Post
    You'd probably find that everyone else would be disappointed if you did fire him heh
    That'd be true, He is so busy making three more trellis frames like my SV one he made for me, Handy fella to have on your side and knows how to ride too.

    Hows the pommie triple coming along there , made some more progress ? GW

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mental Trousers View Post
    You'd probably find that everyone else would be disappointed if you did fire him heh
    how is that bike of yours going not seen you out there

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    Quote Originally Posted by codgyoleracer View Post
    That'd be true, He is so busy making three more trellis frames like my SV one he made for me, Handy fella to have on your side and knows how to ride too.

    Hows the pommie triple coming along there , made some more progress ? GW
    l would say hes good with a grinder a big bugger lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by codgyoleracer View Post
    Hows the pommie triple coming along there , made some more progress ? GW
    Getting there. Found 15% more horsepower when I put it on the dyno a couple of weeks back. Nothing startling powerwise but at least it's not far off the average SV now and Gary was surprised at well it took to being tweaked on the dyno. Looks very promising for more tweaking. Gonna look at ways to remove weight from it soon cos she's a bit portly, although I think the most gains will be made from making the rider lighter unfortunately. Wish a slipper clutch and close ratio gearbox existed for these things though!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by crazy man View Post
    how is that bike of yours going not seen you out there
    Didn't do any of the VMCC but will be at Taupo for the last round. Looking forward to it cos I had a single race (as in one for the day) last weekend at the AMCC round and that's been it for 8 months so far!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mental Trousers View Post
    Getting there. Found 15% more horsepower when I put it on the dyno a couple of weeks back. Nothing startling powerwise but at least it's not far off the average SV now and Gary was surprised at well it took to being tweaked on the dyno. Looks very promising for more tweaking. Gonna look at ways to remove weight from it soon cos she's a bit portly, although I think the most gains will be made from making the rider lighter unfortunately. Wish a slipper clutch and close ratio gearbox existed for these things though!!
    Great to hear, my old bimota banger is getting there to and hopefully will make a race meeting soon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mental Trousers View Post
    Didn't do any of the VMCC but will be at Taupo for the last round. Looking forward to it cos I had a single race (as in one for the day) last weekend at the AMCC round and that's been it for 8 months so far!!
    cool l will watch but my bro will be there in your class

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    Quote Originally Posted by crazy man View Post
    l would say hes good with a grinder a big bugger lol
    He specialises in grinders, chisels, hammers, & cable ties..... :-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by codgyoleracer View Post
    He specialises in grinders, chisels, hammers, & cable ties..... :-)
    just like his great granddad a black smith lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by Billy View Post
    Interestingly we had to clarify a ruling for a competitor just last night regarding post classic,It was a similar situation to one I ve been on the otherside of in the past that was at the time handled badly by the NZPCRA.Have no fear that now MNZ are presiding over the rulings for the class,Personalities will not enter into the process as has done in the past.
    Thats good to hear Billy, however i have no doubt that there are plenty of good people associated with one particular club ( NZPCRA ) that could be "tapped on the shoulder" for comment/assistance (if required). + there are other individuals around also that may have "of period knowledge" first hand (I:E old buggers like you), - that could be just as helpfull.

    Cant wait to get back into the shed & get the Bimota finished so i can come out to play. :-)

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    Anybody could buy a YB8 from Bimota (If you could afford) in 1989 after the show on, and some did.The same bike was sold as a YB6 Exup in some markets in 89, different stickers only. In the UK, they were not sold in 89, as the Dealer still had YB6`s (Non exup engine) that they wanted to clear first.

    The earlier Yb6 uses the same frame the YB8 anyway, and the 89 Fzr exup engine shows 88 manufacture marks,and has had little controversy for pre89.
    So it could be argued the YB8 was available in 1988 as a kitset :-)
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    Quote Originally Posted by codgyoleracer View Post
    Cant wait to get back into the shed & get the Bimota finished so i can come out to play. :-)
    ...hope you can bring it down to Levels in 2014 when we are holding the two day CAMS Classic and Post Classic Festival...a bit in the future but time scoots by real quick these days for us older buggers, it seems....

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