Team V4

**PirateJafa** · 1st March 2009, 23:53

Recently, two nameless folk have built themselves some track bikes.

Of course, the only problem with having track bikes, is that occasionally you have to take them to the track.

So on a bright Saturday afternoon (well, rather cloudy and slightly drizzley, but I digress), we set off for our first track day.

Of course, being us two, we can't help but run into trouble along the way - how far away is Taupo again? The fuel light has been on for over half an hour...

Luckily we've got this trailering business pretty sussed by now - those bikes are locked down tight!

After crashing the night at Katman's residence (you're a legend mate, thanks!), we headed off early in the morning to the track, where we scored ourselves a pit.

Hell, who is going to believe we're uni students like this?

It almost looks like we know what we're doing!

**Slyer** · 2nd March 2009, 00:00

90kph - Fuel conservation speed!

**Zim_Invader** · 2nd March 2009, 00:01

sweet... so who gone and stoled them there red vfr? hehe... i can't say i remember seeing a red vfr around (but then i've been away for 2 months, so whatd i know right?

also, to all who see this, i got a friend looking to buy his first bike. i'll keep u posted on where and when we plan to view some possibles. i'll get the details on his budget (but i think it was about 5000 or so - will confirm). i don't think he has his learners yet, but i'm sue he's getting it soon. again, i'll keep u all posted here. but plz do keep your peepers peeled for some good(possibly) deals.

**PirateJafa** · 2nd March 2009, 00:04

The first session was taking it slow and careful for the both of us - first time on the track, our first time at Taupo, and with a soaking wet track we were just learning the corners, as well as where the dodgy repairs/deteriorating track surface was.

Second session saw us picking up the pace a bit. The track was drying out in patches now, but Squiggles was having trouble with his bike's performance in the top end, so was having to use his gears a lot. Third session saw a dry track and the pace picking right up.

Lunch break consisted of a VFR lying in pieces as we checked plugs and spilt petrol on electrics checking that his engine wasn't going to do anything terminal if he kept riding - everything looks fine so that's a go-er.

The last three sessions saw an off into the kitty-litter, a lap of a certain red bike, and just before the final medium/slow group session, a deluge of rain that put a halt to the day's activities.

Fookin' neow!

Of course, we immediately started looking for a unlocked wireless network - it's been nearly eighteen hours sinse we last checked KB! Withdrawal symptoms were clearly setting in - we were nearly enjoying ourselves for crying out loud - this was quickly remedied with a trawl through the site.

They look hungry for more!

Fookin' brilliant day. We're both thoroughly hooked, and will be back for more! Really doesn't make sense to spend about the same amount of money on the Coro, for less enjoyment and more risk.

Ticking down the days until the next Kiwi Track Day - just need to get both the bikes up to a little bit better standard.

**rachprice** · 2nd March 2009, 05:47

yay...more addicts! Good to hear you had fun

Come to Aaron slights track day....you even have hondas!

**OutForADuck** · 2nd March 2009, 08:33

Hey dude, saw you on the Sunday as we were leaving Taupo (Track day on the Friday and stayed over).

YOu missed out honking though and looked to be having trouble seeing past your own smiles

good one.

**macros87** · 2nd March 2009, 09:05

did you see andrews old vfr anywhere?! what do you mean get them up to standard? i thought your bike survived that crash it had fine?

**Ragingrob** · 2nd March 2009, 13:16

Vroom vroom v4rooooooom

I'll be there soon team! Just gotta find me some damn plastics!

**NOMIS** · 2nd March 2009, 13:34

Originally Posted by Ragingrob

Vroom vroom v4rooooooom

I'll be there soon team! Just gotta find me some damn plastics!

me to.... lol :-) its racing or modifying,.... hmmm... what to do.. racing seems more addictive... and costly .. hmmmm....

**Slyer** · 2nd March 2009, 13:38

Only if you crash.

**motorbyclist** · 2nd March 2009, 14:32

Originally Posted by PirateJafa

Really doesn't make sense to spend about the same amount of money on the Coro, for less enjoyment and more risk.

to be fair, coro costs less than half a trackday...

provided you behave and stick to the posted speed limits

Originally Posted by Ragingrob

Vroom vroom v4rooooooom

I'll be there soon team! Just gotta find me some damn plastics!

*ahem*

**Squiggles** · 2nd March 2009, 14:54

Originally Posted by motorbyclist

to be fair, coro costs less than half a trackday...

provided you behave and stick to the posted speed limits

Yer, but you cant just let rip on the road and ride into the gravel trap if you fuckup

**Slyer** · 2nd March 2009, 15:37

Track days require a lot more effort though, paying fees, loading trailers and a lot more driving than riding!

**PirateJafa** · 2nd March 2009, 15:41

Originally Posted by Squiggles

Yer, but you cant just let rip on the road and ride into the gravel trap if you fuckup

It's a trap!

Originally Posted by motorbyclist

to be fair, coro costs less than half a trackday...

provided you behave and stick to the posted speed limits

Yes. It costs about half a trackday - provided you don't get caught. (Because let's face it, apart from Guzzis (because they're broken) and two fifties (because they can't) everyone I've seen on a Coro loop has exceeded the limits set by our fine and fair government tui at some point on it.

Get caught once and suddenly the trackdays come out cheaper. Particularly so if they're riding around with as many demerits as a certain westie...