Hawke's Bay weekend rides

[speights_bud]

There be some good roads there, i see you have an interesting ride... KTM goodness

[yungatart]

jeez, III'll be down that way next week

where do i go to point at yokels and larf?

i hope those nice roads aint wasted on you lot

Trust me, our nice roads aren't wasted on us!

Please let us know which day you are arriving so we can alert "border control" We don't just let any old foreigner in, you know!

[Stickchick]

We don't just let any old foreigner in, you know!

Just me isn't that right Tart

[Stickchick]

Oi Paddy!!!!! You were up here without even a hello, where's my drink, nothing.....I'm telling your father on you!!!

[speights_bud]

Oi Paddy!!!!! You were up here without even a hello, where's my drink, nothing.....I'm telling your father on you!!!

Well hello hello , I'll come back up on sunday then just for you Aye? I'm back up for this week and half of next week, including the weekend so we might have to have a catch up, whereabouts do ya live?

[Stickchick]

Well hello hello , I'll come back up on sunday then just for you Aye? I'm back up for this week and half of next week, including the weekend so we might have to have a catch up, whereabouts do ya live?

North Shore, but I'm sure we can meet somewhere in the middle if you want. Be good to catch up with ya

[BigG]

Well that was a good ride today to Manfeild, had to work this morning so couldnt get away till 12, far out it was bleeding cold on the way down through the swamp after Paki Paki, seems not as cold as Warick found it at 6 thismorning. I arived to see Paddy riding to his pit area Bugger I missed his last race never mind had a short visit but always good to catch up. Had a fantastic ride back with Warick first time I met his new bike Flipping nice bike sounds even better gose good to, started to get cold again after 4 good ride back though.

[BigG]

North Shore, but I'm sure we can meet somewhere in the middle if you want. Be good to catch up with ya

Ya could probably meet on the Harbour Bridge

[robertydog]

Good stuff knowing that you out on the road G.
Me and da missus had a good blast around town today. What a laugh. I need to take the centre stand off.










Dont care if petrol goes up anymore........

[NZsarge]

Good stuff knowing that you out on the road G.
Me and da missus had a good blast around town today. What a laugh. I need to take the centre stand off.

Dont care if petrol goes up anymore........

Spill! have you bought a bike?

[Wasp27]

Well that was a good ride today to Manfeild, had to work this morning so couldnt get away till 12, far out it was bleeding cold on the way down through the swamp after Paki Paki, seems not as cold as Warick found it at 6 thismorning. I arived to see Paddy riding to his pit area Bugger I missed his last race never mind had a short visit but always good to catch up. Had a fantastic ride back with Warick first time I met his new bike Flipping nice bike sounds even better gose good to, started to get cold again after 4 good ride back though.

Glad to hear you enjoyed yourself G.....I had a ball....even if the ice was 3mm thick on top of my Fuel Tank on the way down. Funny thing was after we parted company at PakiPaki on the way home the air temp went up approx 5 degrees and as I got into Hastings it didn't feel so bad. Might be a good idea for us to hide under a blanket in the back of the Doohans Van for the next meeting Catch ya next time G......cheers W

[yungatart]

Glad to hear you enjoyed yourself G.....I had a ball....even if the ice was 3mm thick on top of my Fuel Tank on the way down. Funny thing was after we parted company at PakiPaki on the way home the air temp went up approx 5 degrees and as I got into Hastings it didn't feel so bad. Might be a good idea for us to hide under a blanket in the back of the Doohans Van for the next meeting Catch ya next time G......cheers W

Ummm! this is a family show!!!

[BigG]

I think the next race day is the 19th of July, then the 23rd August, dont trust you under the blanket so I go on me Bike but not so early eh! should have a thingamebob next time so we can get up to speed.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

I think the next race day is the 19th of July, then the 23rd August, dont trust you under the blanket so I go on me Bike but not so early eh! should have a thingamebob next time so we can get up to speed.

You will have G. Wasp can have mine. The van only goes 110.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

What a day we had at Manfield. The alarm went off at 4.30 and I had to kick myself outa bed and get in to the groove. Get the bacon and eggs on and wake da boys. Looked outside and it was cold. In the van and gone by 5.30am Tooted at Wasp27 who was putting the last of his bike gear on and away we went. Fog and cold were the things we had to contend with. Wasp27 had to stop on the trip down to de Ice himself and the bike. He will post a report on that I am sure.

Arrived at the track and setup for the day. Fueled the bike and sent Speights_Bud out for a few scrub in laps. I was nervous about the bike as it was running lean. Nice power and running well but lean. Speights_Bud came in and was happy. Out again for the qualifying laps. Two slower laps followed by a flier. He looked to be on song, so to speak. Nice lines and a nice riding position. The clock confirmed what I had seen. Pole by 2 seconds.

Time to measure and mix fuel. Check the bike and confer with the Team, Wasp27 and Gary, and see what changes we needed to make. The call went up for the first race so it was a pat on the back for Speights_Bud and away he went. The bike sounded great as he went down pit lane. Around to the grid. The 125s took off and the start was set for the 150s. Lights out and S/B was off. A great start and he maintained the lead. Well done that man. He had problems with the starts in Taupo. The practice he has put in has made all the difference. S/B raced well and had really nice lap times. His riding was even and smooth. What does that relate to Rob? He won the first race by 7 seconds. Very tidy and smooth racing.

We had the bike back in our clutches and had time to look at things. The skill of Wasp27 allowed us to assess the bike and we both agreed it was running really well. Probably too well so we changed a few things and got more fuel in to it. This robbed some power but we heard the second race had been extended to 10 laps. We only had minutes of notice of this change. We had set the bike for 5 laps. More fuel and lift tyre pressures. That was the plan. We got more fuel in that’s all the time we had. S/B was off to the grid. A good start but not as good as the first race. S/B held the lead for half a lap and was over taken by bike number 205. ( Zane Brooks ) S/B chased hard and out braked Zane but just couldn’t take the lead back. He worked on passing for 4 laps and finally Zane put his hand up and pulled off the track. His race was over. S/B continued to race hard for the next 5 laps. He won the race by 14 seconds. He worked hard to get that result. Well done S/B. Well done Zane. That was a great ride you put in. You had us on the edge of pit wall.

So two wins on the day. That gives him first place over all at the moment. It is a long season so we need to continue to work on the bike and support S/B for the rest of the season. The extra 5 laps overheated the rear tyre but well done to Patrick for riding to the conditions. If we had not changed the set-up with the fuel I believe the bike would have cooked it’s self in the 10 laps. Well spotted Wasp27 and for the changes you helped to make. Thanks Warrick and Gary. You guys rock man. Nice to see you at the track BigG. Many thanks to Tart for your support and looking after us in Mooo’s absence. Big up’s to MSTRS and Sweed for working as Marshals. Whoooo whoooo what a great day!
Cheers fellow H/B riders. See you all next weekend at 5 Star for the ride.