June 3rd Pukekohe Open Day - Spidi Hot Chicks Day Out

[ZeroIndex]

....Is there anyone so vain as a motorcyclist after a track day looking through photos of the event?

..ME!!! I'm in 4 of the pictures.. 2 around the pits, and 2 on one of the corners standing, watching.. haha, i was in the bright yellow/black cordura..

[Toast]

Hi Toast (or is that Toastie). Sorry for the delay. Was not trying to appear mysterious. I tend to check out KB at work (free broadband n all). That was me on the Alstare 600 with the yellow and black leathers at Taupo and at Puke this weekend. What were you riding at Taupo? Great to see some photos of Puke too by the way. Is there anyone so vain as a motorcyclist after a track day looking through photos of the event? I don't think so! Tim. Also, apologies for the extremely boring KB name.

Hey Tim.

I was riding the 929 'Blade at Taupo, misleading you with my shit lines through every corner on the track...haha. I've gotten more used to the bike now though, so can deal with getting used to the Taupo track next time.

I was hoping to go to this Puke day, but finances wouldn't allow, so went to Coromandel instead. Might catch you out there some other time

[Tim_F]

Hey Tim.

I was riding the 929 'Blade at Taupo, misleading you with my shit lines through every corner on the track...haha. I've gotten more used to the bike now though, so can deal with getting used to the Taupo track next time.

I was hoping to go to this Puke day, but finances wouldn't allow, so went to Coromandel instead. Might catch you out there some other time

It does take a while to adjust to a new bike. I've had the GSXR-600 since it was new at the end of '03 so I have an unfair advantage. There was a 929 at Puke on Saturday going well. I had to cheat in the end and go past him when he slowed for traffic 'coz it wasn't going to be a happening thing otherwise. That Puke back straight is just so damned long! But I wouldn't swap it for all the tea in China. And chasing him was definitely the most fun I had that day. Looking forward to catching up with you again soon. Tim.

[Toast]

It does take a while to adjust to a new bike. I've had the GSXR-600 since it was new at the end of '03 so I have an unfair advantage. There was a 929 at Puke on Saturday going well. I had to cheat in the end and go past him when he slowed for traffic 'coz it wasn't going to be a happening thing otherwise. That Puke back straight is just so damned long! But I wouldn't swap it for all the tea in China. And chasing him was definitely the most fun I had that day. Looking forward to catching up with you again soon. Tim.

Yeah, I remember being on my 600 there and getting stuck behind all of these buggers on bigger bikes, quite frustraiting when they just cream you on the straight.

Back straight is fun when you get a good exit. That's what it's all about.

Yep, catch ya when I do

[blueblade]

Hi Tim F. The guy on the 929 Blade is my mate. His bike has had serious work done to it. He couldnt believe that you were keeping up with him on a 600. Was very impressed with your late braking on the back straight. He was very nearly taken out by the fast guy on the K5 GSXR 1000 trying to stuff it up the inside going into the lefthander headed towards the mountain. Did some 150k plus offroading but somehow managed to stay upright and get back to the pits very shaken up!! That was enough for him for the day.
I was on the Tuono. Still getting to grips with the bike (only done 2500k's) but had a great day. Need to look into a slightly taller screen for that back straight. At 255k's it felt like my head was being ripped off my shoulders. Bit better when I tipped my head right forward, but trouble was, then I couldnt see !!!!
Last session was a bit weird with bikes going off left and right and some even via pit lane. Ended up with almost empty track and enjoyed working on lines unimpeded. Finally found a fast way round Castrol but still struggling with Jennian. Look forward to working on that next time. All in all top day. See you next time.

[Tim_F]

Hi Blueblade! Yes, it was definitely a brilliant day. Trying to get the better of your mate on his 929 was a great challenge. I'm sure I wouldn't have gone as fast if he wasn't there. I also was surprised a couple of times by fast guys coming by on the inside, but fortunately no off-track excursions resulted. That Tuono of yours has definitely got some legs. Certainly faster than the odd SV-thou I've ridden with. A bit more of a screen will be just what the doctor ordered.
I seem to remember hearing that the fast guys don't even brake for Jennian - they just change down and persevere. I'm beginning to see how it might be possible on a 600 but I'm not sure I'd want to try that on anything much faster. Catch you later. Tim.

[boomer]

I seem to remember hearing that the fast guys don't even brake for Jennian - they just change down and persevere

It's very scary and requires lots of concentration.. not doing what i did.
here Plus there pics on that link you may not have seen

[Two Smoker]

I seem to remember hearing that the fast guys don't even brake for Jennian - they just change down and persevere. I'm beginning to see how it might be possible on a 600 but I'm not sure I'd want to try that on anything much faster. Catch you later. Tim.

No brakes for turn one... And sometimes just leave it in 5th gear with a slight button off, but back on the power to keep the bike stable through the corner... Full throttle from turn 5 (hairpin) to turn 1 with a light button off (to about 3/4 throttle, not even that much) at turn turn 8 (the hill)

[Shaun]

No brakes for turn one... And sometimes just leave it in 5th gear with a slight button off, but back on the power to keep the bike stable through the corner... Full throttle from turn 5 (hairpin) to turn 1 with a light button off (to about 3/4 throttle, not even that much) at turn turn 8 (the hill)

Dude, if you can go through turn one without using your front breaks, you will get the number one plate. Seriously though, it is impossible to not use your breaks for turn one if you carry the correct corner speed into and over the mountain

[Two Smoker]

Dude, if you can go through turn one without using your front breaks, you will get the number one plate. Seriously though, it is impossible to not use your breaks for turn one if you carry the correct corner speed into and over the mountain

I need to correct myself.... Thats what i would LIKE to do... Not what i can do...

[Keystone19]

I was on the Tuono. Still getting to grips with the bike (only done 2500k's) but had a great day. Need to look into a slightly taller screen for that back straight. At 255k's it felt like my head was being ripped off my shoulders. Bit better when I tipped my head right forward, but trouble was, then I couldnt see !!!!
scooter:

Ahh, so that was you I was dicing with Blueblade! That first session was a heap of fun trying to get a line past you in the corners but to no avail because you'd leave me behind as soon as we hit a straight bit! Didn't really see you after the first session except for the one time you went past me so I guess you upped the pace a bit!

Hmm, that Tuono is sexy, definitely on my list of bikes to try...

[Shaun]

I need to correct myself.... Thats what i would LIKE to do... Not what i can do...

Now you are talking

[dss3]

No brakes for turn one... And sometimes just leave it in 5th gear with a slight button off, but back on the power to keep the bike stable through the corner... Full throttle from turn 5 (hairpin) to turn 1 with a light button off (to about 3/4 throttle, not even that much) at turn turn 8 (the hill)

Guessing that would be dependent on what bike you are on there too eh.

Fucked if I can go anywhere near full throttle through all those corners... much to learn.

[motobob]

Dude, if you can go through turn one without using your front breaks, you will get the number one plate. Seriously though, it is impossible to not use your breaks for turn one if you carry the correct corner speed into and over the mountain

Jeezus Shaun what fricking speed are you carrying over the mountain. Stroudy and the Smith kid sure fly round Jennian for guys that have braked into that turn. I noticed at the nats (while being lapped on that turn) that the next tier of riders down were no where as fast as the 1st five.

[motobob]

[QUOTE=blueblade] He was very nearly taken out by the fast guy on the K5 GSXR 1000 trying to stuff it up the inside going into the lefthander headed towards the mountain. Did some 150k plus offroading but somehow managed to stay upright and get back to the pits very shaken up!! That was enough for him for the day.
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Saw that your mate did a good job getting it back together. Didn't see how he got back on the track as I was about to give the K5 the learn on how to overtake properly. Still trying to go under or around people on that corner is bloody tricky. Once lined up a guy to go under and once I was committed he then peeled into the turn too early. Sure put the shits up me but he got the bigger fright. Rule is if you aren't the fastest out there then leave a little bit of room and stick to your line. Cos some guys have no manners at all and they like to add your paint to their fairings.

Glad you enjoyed the day. Frickin nice bike that Tuono.