Track Days at Taupo: 10th Feb and 14th April

**Gazzar** · 11th February 2005, 20:10

It was the first track day for me and I had a few thoughts about it before riding down.

But never again.

It was awsome and I definately will try to be at the next one.
It was good to meet all the other riders and thanks to every one who helped
me with my riding.

**Gixxer 4 ever** · 12th February 2005, 06:04

Originally Posted by Cajun

ahhh fuck it i just spend last 30 mins writing down story of day and its gone and fucked it all up piece of shit. grrrr

Hi cajun the link to the pic's is not working. I suppose it has somethin to do with the url change for Kb. could you try and repost them? Would be good to have a look. thanks gixxer 4 ever

**Gixxer 4 ever** · 12th February 2005, 06:12

Darn I can not wait to get back on that track. I recon I only starting to get a line on that first turn. I have it pictured in my mind. I have ridden it a million times since Thursday. I only got on to a good line in the last ride but feel I did not get any speed out of it so need to do it again. I think I have the track bug

**Rodders** · 12th February 2005, 10:00

Got up up at unearthly hour of 5am and with one eye shut headed down to Papakura to meet my mate Marc on the BUSA and for the first time Paco, Gazzer and mlcrisis. Headed off to 27 and to the fog patches from Matamata to Taupo.

Great day was to be had by almost all . Only 1 bad crash but he was asking how his bike was so he must have been not to bad.
As the day hotted up the pace did as well with everyone learning the track and having a blast. It was good to see eveyone enjoying themselves ,meeting new faces,chatting , racing -oops was that allowered???, it is fun pushing the limits a bit though without the melting tar,gravel,cops and cars.

Best day I've had there with a few quiet laps on the 05 R1 and 05 ZX636! Maybe should have ridden the R1 second as it made the Kwaka feel a bit slow (although it is VERY quick) just not as mental as the R1....ooh I want one -lucky I don't have 21k!!! Easy enough to loose my licence on my 99 R1!
Another highlight was riding my RGV250 track hack following Paul on the 636 and vice versa to get some tips from him. Were my best laps of the day and I learnt some new things and could finally get the knee down consistently which was alot of fun.
To top it off a good ride home. You made it Marc, Welcome to NZ Biking ,Prety wicked track day for 12 quid!!! Awesome to meet Paco , Mlcrisis (slow group U2 -I had to laugh you picked Taupo up real quick you guys) and Gazzer (your a legend on that GPX 250 mate - did so well to hang with the big boys - 250's are underrated)
GREAT DAY. CHEERS BRM, Glenn and Bev, Paul , Mark and Heath
Kiwiwbikers- get to the next one if you can !!!

Few pics

**Lord Pac** · 12th February 2005, 15:37

It was an early start- especially for moi

met up with mlcrisis, gazzar then rodders and Marc. Had a good ride down to Taupo. Arriving at the track- met up with cajun, cajun father in law and madandy. My first track day- all I can say- it was simply amazing!

As rodders mentioned in the previous post there was only 1 mishap

- otherwise the general buzz was was electrifying! Everyone there was having a blast !

My highlight of the day- a test ride on the 05 r1!!!!

Such a sweet machine. It just floated on the track and after I got off- mlcrisis saw the look on my face- apparently it was priceless!

That was my high for the day.

It was excellent riding with Rodders and mate- those back roads- just perfect! A couple of pics. names and pics in order

1.gazzar
2.mlcrisis
3.cajun on left with sunnys
4.Marc, mlcrisis and gazzar- planning how to lap the slow bikes.
5.more kb's but under the kb witness protection program- thus their backs towards the cam. gixxer4ever in the KB shirt.
6.madandy sussing out the bikes, cajun in deep conversation

**Lord Pac** · 12th February 2005, 15:55

1.Marc- Busa, Paco R1, Rodders R1
2.My High of the day!!Rodders 05 636, Paco 05 R1- and no the r1 is faster just Rodders is a quicker rider!

3.Well deserved drink- from left clockwise- mlcrisis,Marc, Rodders, Cajun and Gazzar
4.MC's

Thanks Glenn for the blast on the 05. And Rodders- definitely good meeting you!

Hope to see more Kb's on the next one as there was quite a fair % at Taupo AND we're well known out there!

NUF respect!

¡hasta la vez próxima...

**StoneChucker** · 12th February 2005, 17:27

Wasn't this the female only track day? Was it changed? If I'd known, I'd probably have come

**Gixxer 4 ever** · 12th February 2005, 19:44

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

Wasn't this the female only track day? Was it changed? If I'd known, I'd probably have come

No that would be on the 14th.

See first post here. :spudwave: Come to the next one it is something else.

It is unsettling because I can not get the corners out of my mind.

just want to go back and have a another go at em.

Arrrrr darn it better focus on work and get over it.

**Cajun** · 21st February 2005, 07:50

to all who went on the above event pics are avaible @ http://www.brm.co.nz/rp1menu.asp

enjoy

**chris** · 21st February 2005, 08:55

Looks like a good day. Don't forget the Kiwi Rider track day at Ruapuna on the 31st March where all are welcome whatever your gender

Look out for our updates on the celebrities/stars etc that will be turning up.

**SPman** · 21st February 2005, 17:18

I dont see it as discrimination. - I think its a good idea!
Lets face it, women think and react differently to men over a whole range a subjects and activities. If they feel that men should be excluded, thats fine by me. I go to a mens group and women are excluded from the premises.
It works!. It is not about race, gender, apartheid style stereotyping. It means they can relax among a company of peers and actually talk and do things in a way that applies to them with no under or overlying gender stress anxiety.Women relate differently than men. Women ARE different - and long may it remain so! We are NOT all the same! Thats bullshit!

I believe in Japan, women have their own language and style of relating, they use among themselves, but with a man present, its a different language and style of interacting., paying deference to the male. Hence, the Japanese version of Wima has a strict woman only rule, not because they are dykes or men haters, but because the presence of men would subtely alter the way they had to do things in a way which would take away their enjoyment.

Similarly, men behave, in a group, differently, when there are no women around. A male only track day - bring it on! Testosterone unlimited!

**MSTRS:Me** · 21st February 2005, 19:45

Originally Posted by SPman

Similarly, men behave, in a group, differently, when there are no women around. A male only track day - bring it on! Testosterone unlimited!

Then who would I impress with my (lack of) fantastic riding abilities????

**justsomeguy** · 4th March 2005, 23:44

Are you'll still sticking to the Ladies Only format??

Can't you'll have some sympathy for newbies?

Will you'll be willing to let chaps on their learners in? As they should be really non-threatening..........

Come ON!!!!!!!!!!!