Few pics from the weekend Wellington KOK
Hardcore Biker
Few pics from the weekend Wellington KOK
It's not what you ride but how you ride it!!
No8 Wire Extraordinaire
ahh I can see my bike in the first picture, blissfully unaware that it was about to be ferociously attacked by the Ezyup of Doom.
Never got to talk to the newbie on Brocks old bike. Is he on here? That rear brake mount still needs to be sorted out. and the front on for that matter.
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
Ta
I'll try and get my heap of shit in some of these photo's next round.
Up on 1 to save on tyre costs
I had a good chat to him a few times. Made him feel welcome I hope. I think his name was Alistair (not 100% because I have to work hard to remember names). He used to race bikes in Europe but hasn't raced in a long time. He raced in a class where anything goes in a 4 stroke class of bikes up to 800cc. He had a blast yesterday and I watched him get faster and faster.
Hardcore Biker
Elwin Hamish your right you are shit with names he used to race super moto on a 660 rotax harris
It's not what you ride but how you ride it!!
Up on 1 to save on tyre costs
Haha cheers. Every time someone introduces themselves to me I say their name to myself a few times to try and remember. What was it again? Elvis? Hopefully Elbert shows up next time. Someone should let him know if his bike is slightly dodgy haha.
L-Plate Rider
Hi all!Originally Posted by hmurphy
Yup, raced a little bit a looong time ago in supermono class, 4 stroke single up to 800cc.
The bike needs a bit of sorting, brakes, brackets etc, but did not give me any trouble apart from a sticky accelerator pump.
Had a good time back on a bike again., friendly & helpful folk at the track
Will try and be there next time, definately for next round.
Cheers,
Elwin #18
Eyes that shine burning red
I chated to him a few times, he knows all about the 'slight' dodgyness.
But he had a great day from what I could tell.
No8 Wire Extraordinaire
Hey mate, if you need any ideas I'd be glad to help.
Basically the front bracket should be replicated but with thicker material & less cut away. Then give it to someone with a mill to thin down the area underneath the fork mounts to the current thickness. this should give a nice strong bracket. Or use Steel which can be thinner.
Ensure proper bolts are used.
The Rear. Well that needs a start from scratch approach.
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
L-Plate Rider
You're reading my mind.
Did give a vibration on the front while braking at times so there's an issue there.
Was just wondering what place would supply plate aluminium, maybe MICO ???
I only use 8.8 bolts or better,
Rear probably first for obvious reasons...
Would like to take photo camera out next time and take some shots from flagging booths.
Not sure if you really can flag and shoot at same time...
Cheers,
Elwin
Unknown Disorder
Rear brake is only there for scrutineering isn't it, sometimes I forget to pump mine up after a wheel change, usually takes me half a day to notice.
Eyes that shine burning red
Only if someone else is flagging with you at the time to wave the flags.
Hardcore Biker
I always go to Ulrich Aluminium. To get small amounts of plate you have to go to the Factory side and see the people upstairs.
Not high on the customer service scale but a good price.
No8 Wire Extraordinaire
you ought to see this arrangement. See that sticky'd Brakes thread above in the buckets section? Guess what prompted me to write it (Sorry Bozz, but clearly you've noted it as a problem).
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
L-Plate Rider
Hmm I think I might have a clue.....
I noticed on Sunday that I do tend to tap the back brake in corners, to rub of some speed while keeping throttle steady.
Hopefully that will stop when I get a bit more familiar with Kaitoke...
Some people might not use the back brake but you never know when you might have to
just got my hands on some 12mm aluminium scrap that would do the front.
Cheers,
Elwin
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