New lap records at Manfeild.

[Drew]

Heavier rider, but lighter springs - I ride the bike a bit differently. And, that shock wouldn't have been like that when Sam got the bike.

Bike rode you the way I remember it broseph.

[JayRacer37]

Bike rode you the way I remember it broseph.

lol - caaaaaant!

[CHOPPA]

Heavier rider, but lighter springs - I ride the bike a bit differently. And, that shock wouldn't have been like that when Sam got the bike.

Yup Sam did have it changed, Sam also changed that spring himself im pretty sure....

[Rcktfsh]

I believe Andrew got a prize for having the shortest mechanic.....

you forgot slow, rough and obnoxious as well.

[Drew]

I get the feeling that unless Kerry fronts up on here we will only get one side of the story.

Kerry is on this place. Cant remember his name, not that it matters since it would seem he'd rather remain anonymous.

[Shaun]

you forgot slow, rough and obnoxious as well.

Sounds like we both need a fight

[codgyoleracer]

An interesting read & pertinent thread to many in the road racing game, great to hear the lap times are on the hot side too!

My experience of the Svelte Swedish product (Ohlins) is a no-brainer - top notch gear & hard to beat. It is also very well distributed and serviced in New Zealand & Worlwide.
As Robert says - riders can be fickle & we all do things / make changes for on occasions " the wrong reasons" , - but most of us will try " almost anything" to go that little bit faster.
My service experience with Dukic Suspension has overall been very good, - Kerry has a " different approach" to many and can cetainly regail a humourous story or two along the way........, thats not to say Robert cant either (some of his stories of a certain retired female prime-minister - are not printable here......) :-)

There are also other suspension brands & service options available in New Zealand & some of these are underdeveloped & often overlooked. It pays to keep an open-mind to any options that might provide an advantages.

Bottom line & my favorite quote to any rider young or old "The stopwatch doesnt lie" - believe in it FULL STOP.
Use what ever product /service agent / or mentor that gives you an ever improving laptime.
Glen

[Zuki lover]

Well done Sam Love and Stroudy.

1:06.202 - #2 Andrew Stroud (F1)
1.09.914 - #82 Sam Love (F2)

Now can someone tell me what the Production Supersport and Superbike lap records are for Manfeild?

Good on ya boys

[suzuki21]

We developed a new bypass bleed path spec and needles for Gareths R6 ( delivered at the first round )and Gareth was very pleased with it. Well at least he was ( nice guy ) but no appreciation from other quarters. PERHAPS WE HAVE PROVIDED SO MUCH BACKUP FOR SO LONG ( ALL TOO OFTEN AT NO COST ) THAT IT IS TAKEN FOR GRANTED??? This spec has been adopted by a number of domestic R6 teams worldwide.
I think when there is money involved ( greeks bearing gifts ) people will find justification to jump and also there is a perception that CKT is often spread thin ( true enough ) Its always easy to align yourself with top riders to look good when in fact it can often be very rewarding helping the grass roots riders, which we often do. And Im not neccessarily talking financial gain!

I dont use large words like Robert -
You have turned into a real arsehole Robert - I used to like you. Emailing a race teams major sponsor slagging them off and risking the future of that team just because they want to use another suspension person and another brand product to make it cheaper shows what a greedy and disgusting person you have become. Trying to fuck over a large well known team in NZ wont do you any favours with a lot of people. You need to get over yourself and accept that people are allowed to choose who and what product they use.

So you dont think this is from some person that has no idea about fuck all

"REGARDS"
STEPHEN RAYMOND SANGSTER
KAPONGA CITY

[White trash]

I dont use large words like Robert -
You have turned into a real arsehole Robert - I used to like you. Emailing a race teams major sponsor slagging them off and risking the future of that team just because they want to use another suspension person and another brand product to make it cheaper shows what a greedy and disgusting person you have become. Trying to fuck over a large well known team in NZ wont do you any favours with a lot of people. You need to get over yourself and accept that people are allowed to choose who and what product they use.

So you dont think this is from some person that has no idea about fuck all

"REGARDS"
STEPHEN RAYMOND SANGSTER
KAPONGA CITY

Fucken 'ell, don't hold back Steve. Tell us what you really think. LOL.

No really, I'm actually laughing out loud. Best post on KB in quite a while

[Robert Taylor]

I dont use large words like Robert -
You have turned into a real arsehole Robert - I used to like you. Emailing a race teams major sponsor slagging them off and risking the future of that team just because they want to use another suspension person and another brand product to make it cheaper shows what a greedy and disgusting person you have become. Trying to fuck over a large well known team in NZ wont do you any favours with a lot of people. You need to get over yourself and accept that people are allowed to choose who and what product they use.

So you dont think this is from some person that has no idea about fuck all

"REGARDS"
STEPHEN RAYMOND SANGSTER
KAPONGA CITY

I think you need to re read that again even though you were not the intended recipient, you only took what you wanted out of it with an imbalanced and overly emotive viewpoint. Were it not confidential people would make their own judgement call based on the WHOLE CONTEXT, which was fair, totally factual and balanced ( and you know it ) And an expression to maintain dialogue.
Yes people are free to choose and use. I only feel aggrieved because of the use of my equipment for some considerable time at no lease charge( from which the person recieved not inconsiderable income ) and that just didnt matter one brass razoo when it came down to tin tacks.
I neither apologise for;
1) Having paid attention at school and having a habit of using large words ( so what, am I to be burnt at the stake for having the temerity to do so? )
2) Having some old world etiquette of fairness
3) Complaining when there is visibly shonky work happening.

I will not be used again, nothing more to be said.

[suzuki21]

I think you need to re read that again even though you were not the intended recipient, you only took what you wanted out of it with an imbalanced and overly emotive viewpoint. Were it not confidential people would make their own judgement call based on the WHOLE CONTEXT, which was fair, totally factual and balanced ( and you know it ) And an expression to maintain dialogue.
Yes people are free to choose and use. I only feel aggrieved because of the use of my equipment for some considerable time at no lease charge( from which the person recieved not inconsiderable income ) and that just didnt matter one brass razoo when it came down to tin tacks.
I neither apologise for;
1) Having paid attention at school and having a habit of using large words ( so what, am I to be burnt at the stake for having the temerity to do so? )
2) Having some old world etiquette of fairness
3) Complaining when there is visibly shonky work happening.

I will not be used again, nothing more to be said.

I apllogize robert, Brain made lots of mony out of dieynoing his own bikes with your dieyno. Is temerity like telemitry?

[Robert Taylor]

I apllogize robert, Brain made lots of mony out of dieynoing his own bikes with your dieyno. Is temerity like telemitry?

And others, I dont begrudge an income having been accrued, I just begrudge being taken for granted. That is reasonable to be angry about.

Several weeks ago I reaffirmed with his principal sponsor that I would loan one set of suspension for Gareth Jones use this season to help ensure that there was a Yamaha on the track. This followed up from making the offer even earlier ( You can check but it didnt go beyond his principal sponsor, but as you have chosen to publish imbalanced snippets into the public arena I may as well disclose that ) This rises totally above all reservations I have with certain personalities. There were no contentious strings attached but heck in light of what you have just said do I consider now withdrawing such an offer that will help get bikes on the grid?

Are these the actions of a money grubbing a..ehole?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Are these the actions of a money grubbing a..ehole?

Grabbing...the word you're looking for is grabbing.

My pleasure.

[Robert Taylor]

An interesting read & pertinent thread to many in the road racing game, great to hear the lap times are on the hot side too!

My experience of the Svelte Swedish product (Ohlins) is a no-brainer - top notch gear & hard to beat. It is also very well distributed and serviced in New Zealand & Worlwide.
As Robert says - riders can be fickle & we all do things / make changes for on occasions " the wrong reasons" , - but most of us will try " almost anything" to go that little bit faster.
My service experience with Dukic Suspension has overall been very good, - Kerry has a " different approach" to many and can cetainly regail a humourous story or two along the way........, thats not to say Robert cant either (some of his stories of a certain retired female prime-minister - are not printable here......) :-)

There are also other suspension brands & service options available in New Zealand & some of these are underdeveloped & often overlooked. It pays to keep an open-mind to any options that might provide an advantages.

Bottom line & my favorite quote to any rider young or old "The stopwatch doesnt lie" - believe in it FULL STOP.
Use what ever product /service agent / or mentor that gives you an ever improving laptime.
Glen

All good Glenn and its so relevant about keeping an open mind about alternative products. We will have a Race Tech shock to test in the near future. The unfortunate fact with these is that they are currently more expensive than the Swedish product.