Riff Raff is a swinger

**Riff Raff** · 9th December 2005, 17:28

OMFG what a rush! 3 laps of Puke swinging off Goober and Pete's sidecar.

After 30 seconds of instruction from Pete I headed out. First lap was to be a slow lap (didn't feel that slow) with me sitting comfortably and enjoying the experience, then if I wanted to try moving about I could. Well I couldn't wait to get the action going so I did it straight away. I guess Goober was happy enough with my performance, because he cranked it up for the second and third lap. The s-bend by Castrol is a bit hair-raising - it's a pretty quick change from leaning left to right and I was a long way from getting that right. The forces working against you together with moving round on a little platform at speed made it a scary, but exhilirating experience. I'm fortunate that I have a lot of upper body strength from my job, but I still had quite a few 'oh f**k' moments where I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to hold on. Absolutely loved the hairpin - just the right balance of terror and excitement.

Would I do it again - HELL YEAH!!!!! Some of the best fun I've had with all my clothes on.

Thanks to Speedmedic who attempted to get photos - there's some fabulous ones of the track - he says it was 'cos we were going too fast! I blame it on the fact that he's had no sleep for 2 days from helping Team KB between his night shifts!

Thanks Goober for taking me out, and Pete for giving up your spot for me. Muchly appreciated.

**dangerous** · 9th December 2005, 17:53

Weeeeee heeeeeeeeee, good shit aint it RR? did that skinny runt have a go?
Now...... FFS please tell me you dident out do my 4 laps swinging, tell ya what I'll render my excuse right now.... I swang at Ruapuna and that track is a shit load harder and has heaps more corners than Puke.... and thats that

**Riff Raff** · 9th December 2005, 17:58

Originally Posted by dangerous

Weeeeee heeeeeeeeee, good shit aint it RR? did that skinny runt have a go?
Now...... FFS please tell me you dident out do my 4 laps swinging, tell ya what I'll render my excuse right now.... I swang at Ruapuna and that track is a shit load harder and has heaps more corners than Puke.... and thats that

I doubt I outdid you mate. But I don't have sore arms (they were just a little bit trembly afterwards), and I didn't collapse afterwards. I just wandered round with a heeeeuuuuuuge grin on my face.

The skinny bugger was a no show - claimed he wasn't allowed to leave work early or something.

**dangerous** · 9th December 2005, 18:12

Originally Posted by Riff Raff

I didn't collapse afterwards.
The skinny bugger was a no show - claimed he wasn't allowed to leave work early or something.

Just as well you dident collapse... Kickaha took great advantage of me when I did.... and believe me you dont want that

I'm seriously worried about that skinny bastard..... FFS get him out of Dorkland

**Quasievil** · 9th December 2005, 18:20

OH , I read the heading and thought yeah , I could have guessed that ! I mean look at the other half, but now I know your not talking about that eh

**Joni** · 9th December 2005, 18:32

Hehehe... I knew you would love it! :spudbooge

I hope Speedmedic got at least one pic of you out there.

**bugjuice** · 9th December 2005, 18:44

awesome! i wanna go!!

**Riff Raff** · 9th December 2005, 19:18

Originally Posted by SpeedMedic

There was one of her leaving the pits. thats it, sorry..

Yeah this is it! He didn't even get the whole bike in!!!

Originally Posted by Joni

Hehehe... I knew you would love it! :spudbooge

Yep. You're next! We've just been planning it....

**Riff Raff** · 9th December 2005, 19:43

Originally Posted by SpeedMedic

Hey i fucken pressed the button like you old me and the damn thing took the picture well after my brain said "press". But lots of things happened well after brain thought them today.

Shouldn't you be in bed catching up on 3 days of sleep?

**Firefight** · 9th December 2005, 20:03

Originally Posted by SpeedMedic

Maybe I will come to your place and wake up those beggars from the homeland at around 0800hrs and see what the go is then?

bit of co2 at 05.30 should do the trick, leave a door unlocked this time Sue

F/F

**MadDuck** · 9th December 2005, 20:12

Good on ya RR I would love to have a go if any one would let me

**Riff Raff** · 9th December 2005, 21:07

Originally Posted by MadDuck

Good on ya RR I would love to have a go if any one would let me

Do it! You should head down to Taupo the next time they do a 'have a go' day. Will have to find out when they do the next one and get a few KBers out there. It's seriously good fun.

Originally Posted by Firefight

bit of co2 at 05.30 should do the trick, leave a door unlocked this time Sue

Yeah ok mate, better to leave unlocked than have you gain entry by one of your other officially sanctioned methods! Just make sure you do the spare bedroom where Kickaha is lurking, or the couch where Goober will inevitably end up to get away from Goobers snoring.

**White trash** · 11th December 2005, 06:56

Well, I got to try the outfit on for size today, in the pilots seat of course, and I've got to say, I could seriously see myself racing one of these trike things.

I spent the day hanging out in the pits and the general friendliness and good natured piss taking amongst the outfit boys is a welcome change from the bitching and moaning of the solo riders.

Be a oerfect form of motor sport if your missus wanted to be a part of it with ya.