Completely bloody bonkers

**boris** · 7th January 2004, 17:36

they used to have a joey dunlop lap ,on a 125,on one of those vurtial ride things, a big white box thing that you sat in,there was one in taupo next to cob and co. it showed how nuts you had to be.

LB · 7th January 2004, 17:55

Originally Posted by boris

they used to have a joey dunlop lap ,on a 125,on one of those vurtial ride things, a big white box thing that you sat in,there was one in taupo next to cob and co. it showed how nuts you had to be.

Yeah, I've done that one. It's very very realistic, you really feel like you've been on a (very very fast!) bike when you stagger down the steps afterwards!!

**Kickaha** · 7th January 2004, 21:01

Originally Posted by boris

they used to have a joey dunlop lap ,on a 125,on one of those vurtial ride things, a big white box thing that you sat in,there was one in taupo next to cob and co. it showed how nuts you had to be.

yeah did that one to,If I had the option I would have a bash at that track,of course it would have to be on a sidecar not one of those two wheeled death traps lol

**BlueR1** · 7th January 2004, 21:40

Pretty amazing track that commands respect from those who do well there, I have got the 2002 TT review DVD with a full on board lap of dave Jefferies I have seen it a dozen times and it still amazes me everytime I watch it. I got it through amazon and it was worth every dollar, as DJ says in the DVD its the kind of race you want to win at as slow a possible speed you can.

**Coldkiwi** · 8th January 2004, 09:14

...even though people like Ronnie Smith and Co. are AVERAGING 122mph round there (make that 117mph with a pit stop for new tyres/fuel etc.)

good lord!

LB · 8th January 2004, 09:32

Originally Posted by Coldkiwi

...even though people like Ronnie Smith and Co. are AVERAGING 122mph round there (make that 117mph with a pit stop for new tyres/fuel etc.)

good lord!

Isn't Ronnie Smith the guy from "Perforamnce Bikes" magazine who died recently?

**georgedubyabush** · 8th January 2004, 10:51

Originally Posted by BlueR1

Pretty amazing track that commands respect from those who do well there, I have got the 2002 TT review DVD with a full on board lap of dave Jefferies I have seen it a dozen times and it still amazes me everytime I watch it. I got it through amazon and it was worth every dollar, as DJ says in the DVD its the kind of race you want to win at as slow a possible speed you can.

I'll have to borrow that off of you if that's ok?
My bike is ready and just needs picking up.
Should be able to get a bit of time off this weekend if you are keen for a ride. will pm.

**BlueR1** · 8th January 2004, 12:03

Originally Posted by georgedubyabush

I'll have to borrow that off of you if that's ok?
My bike is ready and just needs picking up.
Should be able to get a bit of time off this weekend if you are keen for a ride. will pm.

Ok mate, no worries its a awesum DVD, good to hear the bike is ready, what was wrong with it, was it the cam chain tensioner as expected? This weekend sounds good, I heard a rumour that moto one in Kerikeri are getting a few guys together for a blast ... keep in touch.

**Coldkiwi** · 8th January 2004, 13:10

Originally Posted by Lynda Blair

Isn't Ronnie Smith the guy from "Perforamnce Bikes" magazine who died recently?

yup. Don't know exactly how he died but I think it was a pretty unspectacular accident near his home on his scooter last Jan. much admired and respected by all it seems. he's the guy whos responsible for wheeling that full laden goldwing that people may have seen photos of.

**BlueR1** · 8th January 2004, 13:24

Originally Posted by Coldkiwi

yup. Don't know exactly how he died but I think it was a pretty unspectacular accident near his home on his scooter last Jan. much admired and respected by all it seems. he's the guy whos responsible for wheeling that full laden goldwing that people may have seen photos of.

Correct he died riding his scooter not far from his home, seems kinda ironic that he shud die doing that after all his other life experinces including the Isle of man TT! Ronnie R.I.P

**Big Dog** · 8th January 2004, 13:42

Originally Posted by SPman

Anyone who races there has my utmost respect!

Nah just the ones who survive. Any one can have a go. any one can go fast but it takes true skill to do so with out killing yourself or someone else.

Unless all you admire is having balls bigger than his brain.

**georgedubyabush** · 8th January 2004, 20:13

Originally Posted by BlueR1

Ok mate, no worries its a awesum DVD, good to hear the bike is ready, what was wrong with it, was it the cam chain tensioner as expected? This weekend sounds good, I heard a rumour that moto one in Kerikeri are getting a few guys together for a blast ... keep in touch.

Good as new. Cam chain tensioner slackening itself right off. Mech said pretty much all the kawas do it, even the farm quads. $50 for parts and labour and he machined up a manual one. My cheapest bike shop experience ever.

Ive heard that wheelied goldwing had it's panniers full of bricks

**Nouseforaname** · 8th January 2004, 20:23

Originally Posted by Ogri

Nouse -

Make sure you book your ticket with the Steam Packet Co (ferry) well in advance. I've been there every year from 1979 until we came out here in 2002 and we had to book for the following year as we were leaving the Island in the current year (if you see what I mean!).

Anybody that fancies a trip down here - hey, we could even rustle up a few charcoal offerings - I've got heaps of tapes and pics from the IOM. My great mate Steve Hislop (Hizzy) was almost as good as Joey (yer maun) and he wasted himself in his chopper a few months ago - so it just goes to show, doesn't it!!!

hey thanks for the advice.... ill be sure to do that :-)

**FROSTY:Me** · 14th May 2004, 12:30

Everyone has something they wanna do --like their dream-- Mine has been for like 20 years to race the isle of man--hey not expecting to win anything--just enter and get round the "track"
A good mate of mine went over to watch and ended up "racing" on mad sunday -thats when road riders get to sorta strut their stuff on sections of the track -He r4eckons ya gotta be a certified nuter to want to race there

**Sensei** · 25th January 2005, 21:43

Yea the 02 Dave J's lap is top of the line can see how so many rider's bin themselves there ,most of them during practise week . Have 96 tape with
Shaun Harris on the Britten & Joy Dunlop on an RC45 great veiwing . 04 DVD just the same .Had a piece on DVD were Colin Edwards said he would never race there , not his thing at all.
SENSEI