A swarm of Hornets in the capital

[skelstar]

Very nice!
Would be keen to join the swarm next time it goes out.

By all means. We would be glad to have ya along. We will get Groins_NZ next time too...that would be 6 Hornets. If Zapf came down it would be 7.

[Jonty]

By all means. We would be glad to have ya along. We will get Groins_NZ next time too...that would be 6 Hornets. If Zapf came down it would be 7.

mmm I'll be the black sheep

[Kendog]

Would be good to have you with us next time Dr Hook. Jonty, you can be an amalgamated member, like LBTW, at least you have a Hoonda! I had a great ride with you guys yesterday, nice to meet up with other like minded people, and nice people to boot! Thanks for waiting for me too!!
Mrs KD.

[skelstar]

Dont worry about the waiting thing. You were riding well and as you could see we werent in a hurry to get away most of the time.

One thing I could suggest is that you come up to the trackday and get out on the track. No-one in the slow-learners group will be racing (far from it) and its a good opportunity to get your bike leaned over a bit without having to worry about Terrano Utes driving close behind you. Ive done one TDay and my confidence was heaps higher as a result. You can find/ask someone to follow for a session and emulate their lines. Maybe steal a session of Mr Kendog?

[Kendog]

Hey thanks. Yeah, might have a think about it! Nige is pretty keen to go and I think he's wanting to get out on the track too. Guess that's the nice thing about us having too bikes that are basically the same, I can have a go at things like that on his bike and leave mine in mint, unraced condition! Stealing one of his sessions would be a grand idea, I'm sure if I went and spent a while watching, it wouldn't take me long before I'd want to get out there and try it too!!

[skelstar]

I went up with my 250 last time and knew that Manfield is a 'fast' circuit (ie reasonable straights, fast corners) therefore I didnt want to go out (small bike = lots of reving/thrashing). I watched the clow session and was kicking myself for not going. It didnt look fast and threatening at all. Youll kick your self if you dont go out. Id say there will be about 4 sessions. 4 different groups too. I believe the slow/learners have a max of 140km/h anyway (behind the leader).

Taupo trackday in May.

[Colapop]

So you'd just rock up there on your bikeand register and ....? Give a short speil Skelly

[limbimtimwim]

No-one in the slow-learners group will be racing (far from it)

Hah..

[skelstar]

Ok.
1. Rock on up and pay your $40 for a day of fun.
2. You will have to pass scrutineering which is usually WOF stuff, taped up indicators/mirrors (remove them)/lights. Cant remember what else. Oh, they check your riding gear. Cordura is good. Helmet is also good apparently.
3. Walk around and bullshit a bit with others. Hopefully get a look at the track from the stands or something. Maybe get a look at others on the track.
4. Pace a bit. Look for reassurance.
5. Kit up. Head out. Come in after 15mins. Come down from adrenaline rush and wonder what all the stress was about.
6. Shake a little and storytell/lie until you get out there again.

[Colapop]

Lisence terms etc.?

[skelstar]

This is not the official word but I believe you may not even need a licence.
You thinking of coming/riding or is that question relating to MY licence?

[Colapop]

Lets not talk about who has what lisence...

I'm considering a bike up the line and if I get that one I may wander along to have a look. I make no claims about any speed that I can do. And I reserve the right to keep my training wheels on. (and the ones on the bike too)

[cowpoos]

mmm I'll be the black sheep

oh....my last black sheep was a fast runner

[Colapop]

Poos you need to see the cloud shapes thread then!

[cowpoos]

This is not the official word but I believe you may not even need a licence.
You thinking of coming/riding or is that question relating to MY licence?

need a licence....if not a road licence a race licence should surfice