8min blast, what do u think??

LB · 24th November 2003, 04:49

I'm not a rocket scientist, but in my humble opinion I don't believe it's possible to average that speed. I certainly wouldn't want to be on the road when he's trying either. I will remember, should I ever be up that way, to avoid that stretch of road at all costs - I don't want to be carved up on a blind corner when I'm out on a public road just trying to enjoy myself.

Lynda

**SILVER SUZI** · 24th November 2003, 11:57

Already commented on this here somewhere (not this thread). I lived in Whanga for 6 years but Iv'e only been doing it on my bike for the last eight months. I'd have to agree with the rest of you, the corners at the Kopu side going up if you are going to Whanga are pretty tight not to mention corrugated. And like I said before it would have to have been some time ago, It's not that quiet anymore. Cosidering that trip takes the average cage thiry minutes you'd have to have a period of twenty two minutes without any cars going past. Or be suicidal enough to pass on the wrong side of the road on a blind corner, and if thats you then your'e the kind of WANKER that shouldn't be on a bike giving the rest of us a bad name!

**Coldkiwi** · 24th November 2003, 14:56

Andy1's mate on the 954 Blade (mad and freakin fast) did it in 15 minutes when a group of us went to whanga/waihi. That was hustling and I think I came in a few minutes after. He thought MAYBE 12 could be down on a clear road and super stickies with no thoughts of survival but even he agreed that 8 minutes was pure lies.

as I said before Rossi averaged 155kmhr in the last Mugello round of the MotoGP. 225kmhr? I don't think so.

**Motoracer** · 24th November 2003, 15:56

True... I didn't know he already timed himself. Its not possible then.

**130wide** · 24th November 2003, 19:04

Let me know when he's going to do it again, I'll take the turbo off my 750 and put it on my RD50 so I can keep up just to make sure he's telling the turth about his time. I choose the RD50 over the 750 turbo as to save weight so as I can hit 300ks plus on the straights.
PS What tryes and pressures should I use........
PSS I have no rego or WOF on the RD

**Kickaha** · 24th November 2003, 19:14

Originally posted by wkid_one

As for limiting the 'speed' to the track - I must disagree. I find the track thoroughly boring. Take Puke for example

Well if you use Pukekohe as an example you'd be right because I doubt there is a more boring track in the world.

Originally posted by wkid_one

would hasten a guess tho that fast road riders make fast track riders - but fast track riders don't make fast road riders.

I've seen a few so called fast road riders find out they aren't really that quick at the track,and I'd be willing to bet the guys I know would equal anyone on the road in terms of speed.

**wkid_one** · 24th November 2003, 19:19

Its a moot point for me to argue - I would highside on thr 3rd corner

**What?** · 25th November 2003, 08:29

Originally posted by 130wide
I choose the RD50 over the 750 turbo as to save weight so as I can hit 300ks plus on the straights.

You're on the right track.. About 20 years ago I was giving it my all on a CB750F coming down the hill towards Kopu and got cleaned up by a Ducati 450 single. (he was still well outside the 8 minute bracket, though!!)

**gpercivl** · 25th November 2003, 08:48

Originally posted by Kickaha
Well if you use Pukekohe as an example you'd be right because I doubt there is a more boring track in the world.

I've not found it boring...every time I've been out to it I learn something new and there's always someone going faster than me...

I've seen a few so called fast road riders find out they aren't really that quick at the track,and I'd be willing to bet the guys I know would equal anyone on the road in terms of speed.

I thought I was a reasonably fast street rider (Swanson to Upper Hutt in 6 hours 5 mins including 3 stops for petrol on a XJ-750 with 820 Yoshi kit) but after 20 years of street riding I went to the race track and learnt so much more about corner speed that it made me laugh... of course not all those skills you can use on the street because conditions change too often and you can't always see around corners. But now I go out for a relaxing ride behind my street buddies and almost fall asleep trying to keep up.

**SPman** · 25th November 2003, 09:12

It is a bit of a revelation sometimes to ride with a pack of current(ish) race riders on the road. My racing days are 30 years ago and I would call myself a moderately fast road rider, certainly no whiz kid, but its great following guys with a lot of track experience,particularly on AMCC rides, just to re-appreciate what it means to be smooth and focussed on the road in the twisties. It certainly means I have to notch up a level, to keep up! Im glad I can , most of the time , without going into 11/10ths.

PS ever tried going up a twisty road and NOT exceed the limit - like Waingaro to Glen Murray. Stick to 100k but not slow down or use the brakes on the corners - its FUN and much more relaxing than point squirt brake, relying on technique and corner speed in the hairpins......

**Motoracer** · 25th November 2003, 11:16

Originally posted by 130wide
Let me know when he's going to do it again, I'll take the turbo off my 750 and put it on my RD50 so I can keep up just to make sure he's telling the turth about his time. I choose the RD50 over the 750 turbo as to save weight so as I can hit 300ks plus on the straights.
PS What tryes and pressures should I use........
PSS I have no rego or WOF on the RD

The 8 minute guy doesn't live around here no more. He has actually gone off to the southern part of the country. If you want, I can ask my other mate who has similar speeds if he wants to meet up with you for a ride. PM me your details if interested. You two might enjoy the ride.