probably...just not that shiney
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probably...just not that shiney
My daughter telling me like it is:"There is an old man in your face daddy!"
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Just heard an ad for the SOTon The Rock
My daughter telling me like it is:"There is an old man in your face daddy!"
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According to the website, among other race bikes on display from past SOT's, there will be Brittens on display and a Britten will do some demo laps during the lunch break on the Sunday. I can't remember the last time I saw a Britten actually running rather than just on display. I'd happily pay $10 just to see one in action again
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I reckon it will be a great day....Originally Posted by TonyB
You getting excited yet Tony?
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Yeah, thats whats been missing! If you went to the first few SOT's you actually saw the evolution of the Britten. Each year John would have something more and more radical as he kept pushing the boundaries.
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Getting there! I've actually been stressing more than anything...I had a bit of a disaster...I reckon it will be a great day....
You getting excited yet Tony?
Email I sent yesterdayIt looks like it can be patched up. There is another option on TM, but I'd rather not put that tank on this bike.So what’s happened? The tank has expired! The tank has always been a bit damp on the bottom left hand side, but has never leaked enough to form a drip. The tank has some huge dents in it hiding under the filler, so I didn't see the point in fixing it, instead keeping my eye on various auctions looking for a decent tank. As luck would have it, I got back from holiday last weekend to see that the tank was now leaking badly, so I booked it in to be patched up on Monday. As I was taking the tank off yesterday, I very gently bumped or scraped the rusted area and ended up with a good sized hole...and a fair amount of petrol on the floor and engine. A poke around with a screwdriver quickly created a whole heap more. It can hopefully be patched up, and Murray at the Bumper Shop will be looking at it tomorrow. But if it can’t and if I can’t find a replacement my SOT will effectively be over
I’m keeping philosophical about it- the rust was that bad that it could well have ruptured while I was racing, potentially turning me and the bike into a nice big fireball!
I can remember sitting at Pothole and feeling the ground vibrate at the Britten came through- they certainly used to draw the crowds. Part of it could be that the change in Superbike rules to 1000cc fours meant that few/no top riders were racing BEARS equipment in NZ or OZ
My daughter telling me like it is:"There is an old man in your face daddy!"
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One of the Committee told me today that they have just had confirmation that there will be four Brittens on display, and that a Britten will definitely be doing laps during the lunch break on Sunday.
They are very keen to have people bring their bikes along for the bike show. Dangerous, Rashika, Tuono, Mr Sensible, MV Nut.... whatcha doing on Sunday??
My daughter telling me like it is:"There is an old man in your face daddy!"
wasn't me!
I cant wait! roll on Friday
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I reckon!I cant wait! roll on Friday
Forgot to mention I was also told the number they have entered for F1 (just for F1), unfortunately I can't remember which it was....either 48 or 52....just for F1. Its gonna be bigger than a very big thing.
My daughter telling me like it is:"There is an old man in your face daddy!"
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Should be a Awesome day!
Will look out to meet /catch up with those there on sunday.
guys & gals racing--have a blast
"channellling the Pleideans"
I have shit to do on Saturday but am definitely going out on Sunday. If I see you I will come say Hi!
Tony, re the fuel tank:
I saw a bike last year (Ducati racebike too) and the guy had a full on racebike fuel cell on specially made brackets on his bike. Looked quite small but had the filler and proper filler and all. That was covered by a fibreglass tank cover which looked like something that had been made from the original tank. Might that be an option for your bike?
I can't recall when or where I saw it though.
I thought elections were decided by angry posts on social media. - F5 Dave
addicted to racing
Sweet!! I hope to be there on Sunday.
I've been dissappointed with the lack of advertising. It's only through KB that I actually knew it was on. Unfortunately theres that AutoX show on this weekend as well. That will probably draw the crowds
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Pfft Auto Schmauto... anyone who is anyone will know that Ruapuna is the place to be this weekend.
I agree the advertising has been a shocker, and thats sad!
Well my bells have been attached, and I am looking forward to waving and wahoo'ing at Flame, Drew and everyone else as they leave the pit lane!
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Thanks- yes thats the plan in the long run. I have been talking to the guy that does them all locally. The tank on the Monster is EXTREEMELY vulnerable in a crash, they also have a nasty habit of rusting. All I need is a decent tank to have a mold made from. In the meantime my tank has been soldered up and should do the trick for a while yet.
My daughter telling me like it is:"There is an old man in your face daddy!"
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OMGI reckon!
Forgot to mention I was also told the number they have entered for F1 (just for F1), unfortunately I can't remember which it was....either 48 or 52....just for F1
Truely though, it's going to be the most awesome weekend, I have dreamed of riding there for the last four years, and finally thanks to a very special bunch of guys n gals that sponsor us, Drew and I are on the Ferry heading down tomorrow night
....They are all coming down too,to support Drew and I and enjoy the atmosphere. What a weekend this will be. I just cant wait to see, hear, and totally enjoy being part of the biggest NZ BEARs event we are fortunate enough to have.
See yas there!
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