Pukekohe, wow!, racing

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Best riders in NZ out there on my bike can do 59-60s. This is impossible, even on the Fitzerald SV650 (Unless Rossi comes over to prove me wrong??).

Its not as fast my R6 even with all that money spent on it. I'm guessing heavier too?? Not sure..

Hmm, yeah, seems like a waste of time...but if the dude's got the money...

I wouldn't have thought your bike would be quite that quick, even in Craig Shiriffs' hands...he was getting just under a minute at the champs in December I think, with Sam Smith a bit faster. I'd have thought that Craig's 600 would be a step up in power and suspension from yours? No offence, but I thought that top 600's were packing over 120 at the wheel?

Please note that I wouldn't really know shit about what these guys' bikes are packing, and the above are just my assumptions

[Motoracer]

Hmm, yeah, seems like a waste of time...but if the dude's got the money...

I wouldn't have thought your bike would be quite that quick, even in Craig Shiriffs' hands...he was getting just under a minute at the champs in December I think, with Sam Smith a bit faster. I'd have thought that Craig's 600 would be a step up in power and suspension from yours? No offence, but I thought that top 600's were packing over 120 at the wheel?

Please note that I wouldn't really know shit about what these guys' bikes are packing, and the above are just my assumptions

Yea... Blaming the bike is something I try to steer clear of. That is just opening up oppertunites to not get your true potential by not giving it your best because, finding an excuse is always easier.. My bike may not be up to Sam Smith or Sherrifs level in terms of power but it won't be too far off it, I'd imagine.. Suspension is as good as I've ever had and it's good enough for my current ability. I've got Ohlins rear shock, Ohlins internals on the front and Ohlins steering Damper. All set to what I'd like to think, perfection...

My realistic goal for the next track day if there isn't much traffic is to get a 1:02 on paper. A lap timer would have been real handy but I don't know of anyone who's got one. I belive that Sam smith will still get atleast 1:00 on my bike.

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Yea... Blaming the bike is something I try to steer clear of. That is just opening up oppertunites to not get your true potential by not giving it your best because, finding an excuse is always easier.. My bike may not be up to Sam Smith or Sherrifs level in terms of power but it won't be too far off it, I'd imagine.. Suspension is as good as I've ever had and it's good enough for my current ability. I've got Ohlins rear shock, Ohlins internals on the front and Ohlins steering Damper. All set to what I'd like to think, perfection...

My realistic goal for the next track day if there isn't much traffic is to get a 1:02 on paper. A lap timer would have been real handy but I don't know of anyone who's got one. I belive that Sam smith will still get atleast 1:00 on my bike.

Fair enough, good philosophy. Wish I'd been there for the earlier sessions on Saturday to see you get'n down.

Can't wait to get my 600 in to action on the track

[Brett]

I am possibly looking for another 250cc (cbr or zxr) in order to have a shot at that street stock class. Hopefully it wont always be at manfield, cause that is quite a far way to go, wouldn't mind some events at puke.

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I am possibly looking for another 250cc (cbr or zxr) in order to have a shot at that street stock class. Hopefully it wont always be at manfield, cause that is quite a far way to go, wouldn't mind some events at puke.

How many 250's does a man need?

Although miles away, Manfield would be far more fun than Puke for a bike like that, from what I've seen of Manfield. Apparently Pacific Motorcycle Club runs most of their events at Taupo, so you might get a shot there.

[Shaun]

Top 600's from last year would put out out about 115 on AMPS Dyno

Hayden's 650 would not have cost anythink like 20K for the motor! about 2.5 k would give you = HP to that bike he rode

Motoracer, your bike would do maybe 1-00 now with a current top rider on it, with nothing loose, if you can do 1-02 you are flying but

The track is now worth about 1.5 over what it was 2 seasons ago ago due to the complex onto the back straight, and the left right over the mountain

If I ever see you mate trying that hard again in jeans, I will knock you off to show you how fuckin stupid that was

Hope that is ok to say that

[Shaun]

PS, you did look DAM good though

[Motoracer]

If I ever see you mate trying that hard again in jeans, I will knock you off to show you how fuckin stupid that was

Hope that is ok to say that

Of course it is mate. A) I'd agree with that myself without a doubt. B) You'r one of the racers I look up to, so I wouldn't take offence anyway. C) If I was real cheeky though, I would have said "Bro, I was just warmin up in ma jeans. Wait till I get into ma leathers!" ha ha ha.

PS, you did look DAM good though

Cheers man! Means a lot.