Motorcycle Sprints - 30 Sept and 25 Nov 2007

**janno** · 20th July 2007, 19:16

Originally Posted by Steam

Haiiiya!

Do you go the whole hog then?

**Str8 Jacket** · 22nd July 2007, 13:26

Originally Posted by rwh

He already did - see post #3

Richard

Doh, I really am a bit slow sometimes. Fuck yeah, Id be more than keen to ride it on the day Paul. Man Im missing having a bike!

**nudemetalz** · 24th July 2007, 10:29

Hmmm,...I'm considering taking the Guzzi on the Sprints but don't have a back protector.
What's the best way of procuring one?
Also, are full leathers necessary ?

**Deano** · 24th July 2007, 10:48

Originally Posted by nudemetalz

Hmmm,...I'm considering taking the Guzzi on the Sprints but don't have a back protector.
What's the best way of procuring one?
Also, are full leathers necessary ?

We have about 6 back protectors for hire on the day, but you will need to confimr your entry beforehand if you wish to reserve one. (or you could borrow one from a friendly KBer ?)

Jackets must be leather or kevlar.

Trousers must be leather, nylon motorcross, or heavy worsted.

**Sparky Bills** · 24th July 2007, 10:57

Originally Posted by Deano

Trousers must be leather, nylon motorcross, or heavy worsted.

I would never say to use Motorcross pants on the road!!!
All they will do is melt to the leg!
Seen it myself.

If you dont have the proper road riding gear.... DONT ENTER!
Its not just a cruize on a country road. This is serious stuff that can really hurt you. Why would you the the chance?
My two cents anyway.

**nudemetalz** · 24th July 2007, 11:11

Fair comment.

I have leather bike trousers but my Jacket is a normal touring one with plastic padding.
I think I can find a leather jacket though.

**Sparky Bills** · 24th July 2007, 11:15

Originally Posted by nudemetalz

Fair comment.

I have leather bike trousers but my Jacket is a normal touring one with plastic padding.
I think I can find a leather jacket though.

If its a motorbike riding jacket, you should be ok. Are you confident that it will protect you in a crash?

**slowpoke** · 24th July 2007, 12:04

Originally Posted by Deano

Jackets must be leather or kevlar.

C'mon Deano help a brother out, he's on a Guzzi, what's wrong with tweed?

**Deano** · 24th July 2007, 12:42

Originally Posted by Sparky Bills

I would never say to use Motorcross pants on the road!!!
All they will do is melt to the leg!
Seen it myself.

If you dont have the proper road riding gear.... DONT ENTER!
Its not just a cruize on a country road. This is serious stuff that can really hurt you. Why would you the the chance?
My two cents anyway.

We run these events according to MNZ rules Martin. If we fail to do so we are not insured under MNZ imdemnity (is that the right word ?)

I have copied the relevant safety gear requirements practically ver batim from MNZ website

Originally Posted by Sparky Bills

If its a motorbike riding jacket, you should be ok. Are you confident that it will protect you in a crash?

Now that is contradictory Martin - it's not up to the rider to determine the safety quality of his gear. Some supposed 'motorcycle' jackets may be made of inferior materials to kevlar and leather.

But don't take my word for it - check the rule yourself - http://www.motorcyclingnz.co.nz/down...afety_Gear.pdf

Originally Posted by slowpoke

C'mon Deano help a brother out, he's on a Guzzi, what's wrong with tweed?

I detect sarcasm. Do Guzzi riders wear tweed ? Next you'll be saying Honda riders are gay.

**skelstar** · 24th July 2007, 12:48

Nudz, I have a BP that you can borrow on the day...I'll bring it along on the day, someone should be able to point me out if you ask.

**nudemetalz** · 24th July 2007, 13:01

Originally Posted by Sparky Bills

If its a motorbike riding jacket, you should be ok. Are you confident that it will protect you in a crash?

I hear what you're saying, so leather it is !!

Originally Posted by slowpoke

C'mon Deano help a brother out, he's on a Guzzi, what's wrong with tweed?

Ha ha cheeky bugger !!

Originally Posted by skelstar

Nudz, I have a BP that you can borrow on the day...I'll bring it along on the day, someone should be able to point me out if you ask.

Great stuff, Skel.
Just have to ask permission to screw the living daylights out of OUR Guzzi for a day to the Missus.......

**slowpoke** · 24th July 2007, 14:30

Originally Posted by Deano

I detect sarcasm. Do Guzzi riders wear tweed ? Next you'll be saying Honda riders are gay.

Nothing wrong with Honda riders.....well, not when they are organising a shits and giggles day for us and I want to have any chance of entering.........

**Deano** · 24th July 2007, 15:12

Originally Posted by slowpoke

Nothing wrong with Honda riders......

We're not all gay, but I wouldn't go that far......

**Deano** · 2nd August 2007, 08:13

Attention: Any riders who will be competing - a reporter has asked for contact details of entrants who might be keen to provide some info about themselves and their machine for a rider profile. Most likely will appear in the Wairarapa Times Age.

Anyone interested please let me know - PM me with your name and e-mail address.