Kiwi Biker Track Day 5 -- May 2007

**JayRacer37** · 4th May 2007, 17:35

Originally Posted by GIXser

Hmmm 10 people in a garage all working on bikes,, me thinks not.. 5 comfortably with tools, petrol cans , tire warmers, pit stands etc, then ofcourse there is the entering and exiting the garage, during track sessions,

still a rip---and it shows cos no one hires them!!!

Na mate, you really would be able to fit 8 bikes in there. everyone has to be careful with what they do with there equipment but...it could be done.

as for a rip, we pay significantly more for significantly less provsioned garages elsewhere and at the nationals, so suck up that bottom lip and count ya lucky stars....its not that much compared to enty/tyre bill/gas/transport/accomodation/etc/etc for the weekend is it....esph if you share it.

**JayRacer37** · 4th May 2007, 17:40

I will have at the track day on Sunday a range of HJC's Premier racing helmets. These will be avalible for anyone who wishes to to try on on track for a session. I have a range of sizes so i'll be hoping most everyone will be catered for. Come give me a yell sometime during the day if you want to take up this oppertunity

Cheers, Jay Lawrence

EDIT: PM me tonight if you'd like to make a plan or ask any qustions.

**GIXser** · 4th May 2007, 21:36

Originally Posted by JayRacer37

Na mate, you really would be able to fit 8 bikes in there. everyone has to be careful with what they do with there equipment but...it could be done.

as for a rip, we pay significantly more for significantly less provsioned garages elsewhere and at the nationals, so suck up that bottom lip and count ya lucky stars....its not that much compared to enty/tyre bill/gas/transport/accomodation/etc/etc for the weekend is it....esph if you share it.

hmmmm. so why does no one actually hire them??? cos every time i have been there they havent exactly been fully booked, as a matter of fact out of all the trackdays i have only seen one person hire a shed/garage there.....
so my point is , if they actually made em, say $ 100 they would probably hire 10 or so during a trackday, and actually make a profit out of them rather than sitting empty---
basic principles of business, Supply v Demand,

**Karma** · 4th May 2007, 21:46

Maybe they don't actually want people using them? Set the price just high enough that they're more than the 'common' man would want to pay, and therefore they don't get any commoners in their garages?

Well whatever the reason, I'll not be paying that much.

**JayRacer37** · 5th May 2007, 01:07

Originally Posted by GIXser

hmmmm. so why does no one actually hire them??? cos every time i have been there they havent exactly been fully booked, as a matter of fact out of all the trackdays i have only seen one person hire a shed/garage there.....
so my point is , if they actually made em, say $ 100 they would probably hire 10 or so during a trackday, and actually make a profit out of them rather than sitting empty---
basic principles of business, Supply v Demand,

But in reality, who needs a garage at a track day?? the majority are just riding their road bikes, so they dont need any more than their average day on the road, so theres no need for a garage. its unual to have racer-types at track days, so the garage useage is going to be less. But yea price wise I see your point. some for less makes more sence than none for more. but so be it.

**Drew** · 5th May 2007, 09:29

$200 split only five ways is only $40, so i dont understand what people are bitching about, but it is only a track day, so it aint that inportant.

**FROSTY:Me** · 5th May 2007, 12:39

Originally Posted by Karma

Maybe they don't actually want people using them? Set the price just high enough that they're more than the 'common' man would want to pay, and therefore they don't get any commoners in their garages?

Well whatever the reason, I'll not be paying that much.

HECK NO--the last thing they want is a bunch of unwashed Suzuki riders soiling their pristine new garages.

**scracha** · 5th May 2007, 17:35

Gaffer tape - Check
Helmet - Check
Leathers - Check
Boots - Check
Gloves - Check
Tools - Check
Driving license - Check
Cash - Check
Bike starts OK - Check.
Diesel in missus' car - Check
Sunblock - Check
Cheque for new bike - Check
Weather forecase - Check

All systems go here. Looks like a nice cool day tomorrow so no sweating like a mofo in leathers.

Even pre-scruted bike and loaded it into the horse box this evening. I feel like a bloody saint.

I'll be on the mooch for a footpump tomorrow. Just found out mine is fakked.

C ya's all tomorrow. Dunno why everyone is bitching about working on bikes in garages. It's a trackday FFS. Ride the bikes and stop bloody worrying about tinkering with them.

**MSTRS:Me** · 5th May 2007, 17:43

Originally Posted by scracha

Cheque for new bike - Check

Bike to swap for cheque - check. It's on the trailer mate - see you tomorrow....

**Gixxer 4 ever** · 5th May 2007, 20:34

Originally Posted by JayRacer37

I will have at the track day on Sunday a range of HJC's Premier racing helmets. These will be avalible for anyone who wishes to to try on on track for a session. I have a range of sizes so i'll be hoping most everyone will be catered for. Come give me a yell sometime during the day if you want to take up this oppertunity

Cheers, Jay Lawrence

EDIT: PM me tonight if you'd like to make a plan or ask any qustions.

Hi Jay. Nice, will come and have a look. I will let Patrick know you are going to be at the track. He might already know but ........
I am not riding but doing bike recovery. Hope to get time to come over and catch up. Cheers Steve ( Patricks Dad from Napier )