Kiwibiker Track day TAUPO April 10th sunday

[FROSTY:Me]

well um --shit ya just hafta ask the difficult questions doncha.
Making it up as he goes along. eeep
Ok if ya wanna have double the track time by riding 2 bikes then Itll count as 2 entrys
BUT -if you want to ride 2 bikes in the same class--maybee swapping bikes between sessions then I have no problems it being just one entry.
I need to do whats fair for the most people.
No intent to piss anyone off here just trying to be fair

[FROSTY:Me]

Nooby question - any bike prep needed
e.g. remove indicators,mirrors, number plates, tape headlights etc.
I'lll get my bike ready before putting it on my trailer.

Um have a look at
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...525#post193525
hopefully it answers ya questions.

[Funkyfly]

SO YOU LOT e mail me or text me -
Ill have a bank account for you to put the deposit money into

Ok have just sent you an e-mail, i put my name in the poll, im hoping that included me in you tally.

I hope WT and the other good riders out there will be able to spare a few laps to show me some lines etc.

Be good to catch up with everyone.

Where are most people staying? There is a nice little camp ground with hot pool less than 5min from the track, i cant remember its name though.

[FROSTY:Me]

Ok have just sent you an e-mail, i put my name in the poll, im hoping that included me in you tally.

I hope WT and the other good riders out there will be able to spare a few laps to show me some lines etc.

Be good to catch up with everyone.

Where are most people staying? There is a nice little camp ground with hot pool less than 5min from the track, i cant remember its name though.

mate sorry to sound harsh --not intended --but put ya money where ya mouth is -when ya do you go on the confirmed list.
re places to stay --plenty around -Im starting a new thread about it.

[bugjuice]

Nooby question - any bike prep needed
e.g. remove indicators,mirrors, number plates, tape headlights etc.
I'lll get my bike ready before putting it on my trailer.

If your bike is road-going, you don't need to strip it to put it on the track. Frosty's suggestions (as good as they are) are for transporting the bike around with the least possible risk of damage. If you can safely and easily put your bike on the trailer without having to remove mirrors etc, then it's fine. I think it's more for those who haven't done it before.

By all means, take Frosty's advice (always good ), but it's not a requirement to strip it to be on the track.

Might pay to buddy up too, could be a long trip. I'm taking a van (so are a few others, as well as Frosty), so can stick some bits in there. I now have 2 bikes in the back, but it has a towbar, so anyone else wanting to have their bikes driven, we can sort out trailer hire. The seats are taken tho, so someone with a car would have to follow, with anyone else going too (TBD).

Hope my drivel helps a little, welcome btw

[dveus]

Bugjuiice you planning on doing an early morning start and heading down, or staying the night before, If my other transport plans dont come through I may just have to take you up on the trailer offer, I'm sure i can borrow one to save on hireage costs too.

[bugjuice]

Bugjuiice you planning on doing an early morning start and heading down, or staying the night before, If my other transport plans dont come through I may just have to take you up on the trailer offer, I'm sure i can borrow one to save on hireage costs too.

That'd really help out. I was going to ask around a couple of bike shops on Barrys Point Road to see if I could borrow one of their bike trailers if someone asked, but if you can get hold of one, then sweet..

So far, we're thinking about heading down early Sunday morning. Justsomeguy is the other bike, I have room at my place for a few bodies to kip over the night, then we head down early morning. Like I said tho, the seats in the van have arses now, so you'll need to take a car. If there's anyone else doing the same, then you could buddy up. And, in light of this, you could drop your bike off with me, then you can head down whenever suits you. I'll bring your bike with me whenever I get there. I'm aiming to be at the track for around 9am, altho the gates don't open til 9.30. I'm allowing for stops and 'getting lost' time..

Can afford to be a bit sketchy at the moment, but nearer the time (a week..??) before, then I'll start to finalise things..

[StoneChucker]

I'd just like to put in a good word for State Insurance. They handle claims quickly, and their customer service is more than adequate. Also, they had no problems confirming that I AM covered on the track, obviously as long as I'm not "racing" (being timed, etc...). It seems with them, if you have comprehensive / full cover, you're automatically covered on the track.

So.... You guys are going to have one mighty powerfull machine on the track with you, ridden by the biggest track "nancy boy" you're likely to meet... I'll be the one approaching "Plad" speed on the straights, and holding up the NuBees (TM) in the corners.

I SO Fricken can't wait, you have no idea.
I guess I'l HAVE to get a pair of Draggin Jeans now (I could wear my normal jeans into the shop, try on the Draggin jeans and leave, giving them back my jeans??? )

I finally get to keep my bike at/above the magical 8000 rpm range (swannman, WT, BugSplat you'll know what I mean)

[trev]

Bugjuice - I've got a double axle braked trailer I use for my construction company. It'll take 2 bikes side by side & possibly another 2 behind. I'll measure it & see. I'll be towing it with my maxima so will have room for others.
My thoughts were to have some spare trailering space for the return journey in case some riding down can't ride back.
I will touch base with u closer to the time to make arrangements

[Drunken Monkey]

Alrighty then, any fellow Aucklander's keen for a blat down to Taupo on Saturday, taking the scenic route? Probably leave around lunchtime and try and get there (ie the cabins) by 4 or 5pm.
All skill levels welcome, I won't be in any rush.
The trip home, on the other hand, is a completely different story

[FROSTY:Me]

If your bike is road-going, you don't need to strip it to put it on the track. Frosty's suggestions (as good as they are) are for transporting the bike around with the least possible risk of damage. If you can safely and easily put your bike on the trailer without having to remove mirrors etc, then it's fine. I think it's more for those who haven't done it before.Hope my drivel helps a little, welcome btw

sorry BJ I dissagree -You dont NEED to strip em -definitely -Ill simply insist on duct tape on the glass bits for safety sake but if ya aint riding down pull the stuff off.
Beint totally blunt ---if ya dont crash it dont matter a darn -if ya do theres that much less mess to clean up -and expensive bits for you to buy
poor ol BJ ya'd think I was pickin on him
Ohh BJ -theres a KB sticker on the back of mella yella --you'll get to see it once or twice per track session i promise

[Two Smoker]

Ohh BJ -theres a KB sticker on the back of mella yella --you'll get to see it once or twice per track session i promise

Oh Frosty, theres a number 38 on my bike, i promise you will get to watch it pull away into the distance a few times hehehe *jokes*

I BAGS MR'S VAN AND SEATS!!! If they arent already taken :disapint: otherwise im farked

[FROSTY:Me]

Oh Frosty, theres a number 38 on my bike, i promise you will get to watch it pull away into the distance a few times hehehe *jokes*

I BAGS MR'S VAN AND SEATS!!! If they arent already taken :disapint: otherwise im farked

Ohh ya mean what ill be seeing as 8E as it dissapears into my mirrors youngun
dems fighting words

[FROSTY:Me]

Alrighty then, any fellow Aucklander's keen for a blat down to Taupo on Saturday, taking the scenic route? Probably leave around lunchtime and try and get there (ie the cabins) by 4 or 5pm.
All skill levels welcome, I won't be in any rush.
The trip home, on the other hand, is a completely different story

sounds like a greeat plan DM

[MadDuck]

Alrighty then, any fellow Aucklander's keen for a blat down to Taupo on Saturday, taking the scenic route? Probably leave around lunchtime and try and get there (ie the cabins) by 4 or 5pm.
All skill levels welcome, I won't be in any rush.
The trip home, on the other hand, is a completely different story

Well if all skill levels welcome I be keen to potter at the rear DM. At least you know when you seen me you got the rear of the tail so as to speak

As for trip home I may just take the day off and head back Monday so its not such a big day on Sunday. Getting old ya see and got heaps of holidays up my sleeve so why the heck not