I need a friend - Wellington

**nudemetalz** · 3rd November 2009, 11:58

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

Just a point; I don't think the karters are keen on the Motard thing these days, I could be wrong but that was an objection in the past that Motards had been using the track without their consent.

Yes they are NOT keen on Motards after the track got a carving up by the last lot.
Please don't motard there unless Skunk or I (well 'til the end of the year) are approached first.

**Trudes** · 3rd November 2009, 12:04

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

Just a point; I don't think the karters are keen on the Motard thing these days, I could be wrong but that was an objection in the past that Motards had been using the track without their consent.

Trudes some tuition is a great idea. We've talked about this before but there hadn't been any movement. While it can be done a bit from the pit it is best following someone, then them following you & so on.

If I was a member & not so busy I'd offer. But there are probably times that I could help out on the 22nd trailing the B grade for race or so while, maybe take turns with Fishe or Glen to lead just ahead of you so you can focus on some reasonable lines. When you ride your own race you can tend to get stuck in the same groove. If someone is just a bit ahead of you you can learn from what they are doing.

Thanks Dave. Yeah, I think Motards are a no no somehow. I have a key for the track but due to the club rules (and common sense too) you aren't allowed to ride on the track unless there is someone else there in case anything goes wrong, so even riding around on my own practicing stuff is not a bad thing for me, just need to get someone to come along. Also it's my responsibility as the key holder to ensure anyone I allow on the track is a. fully nyloned and b. a Kart Club member, however I am allowed to take one person with me to "try out the track" as long as they sign an anonymity form first. I don't want to ruin it for everyone else, so I'm being very careful and playing by their rules.
I'm trying to sort out a lap timer at the moment so when I'm out on the track on my own or with just a couple of others it'll give me something to focus on and an aim to better lap times.
If you find yourself with some spare time and would like to come out, I'd be really keen for some tuition, it really would be extremely helpful (and you could test out your bike etc at the same time). Craig took us for a walk around the track and showed us the best lines and explained why etc a while ago which was extremely useful, but following someone and having them follow me while riding and giving me some advice would be great! I found it invaluable when Flame did that for a group of us at Manfeild one track day. Like you say, it's just finding the time when we're not all busy trying to knock each other off the track or testing something.

**Trudes** · 3rd November 2009, 12:07

Originally Posted by nudemetalz

Yes they are NOT keen on Motards after the track got a carving up by the last lot.
Please don't motard there unless Skunk or I (well 'til the end of the year) are approached first.

I don't have a Motard, and I'm not a retard, you lot know I play by the rules... to the excess sometimes.

**denefoster** · 3rd November 2009, 12:24

Well, I've got axle (front, rear), peg and hard guard sliders coming now, and will have a solution for the pipe soon. But won't attempt anything at all on the track until someone okays it.

Sorry Trudes !

**Trudes** · 3rd November 2009, 13:03

Originally Posted by denefoster

Well, I've got axle (front, rear), peg and hard guard sliders coming now, and will have a solution for the pipe soon. But won't attempt anything at all on the track until someone okays it.

Sorry Trudes !

Hey don't have to apologise to me, I just need someone to come and pick me up off the track if I crash and can't

But keep getting your bike sorted and you can ride it at Slipway....

**allycatz** · 3rd November 2009, 13:07

Trudes, Im probably as useful as tits on a bull (good with first aid tho) but Im mainly working weekends at the moment so have some free mornings. Actuals a bit of female motivation might help me get back on track to learning to ride again...happy to help out

**Trudes** · 3rd November 2009, 13:24

Originally Posted by allycatz

Trudes, Im probably as useful as tits on a bull (good with first aid tho) but Im mainly working weekends at the moment so have some free mornings. Actuals a bit of female motivation might help me get back on track to learning to ride again...happy to help out

That would be wicked, thanks!
I don't actually fall off that often, so you shouldn't have to do anything but sit there and look pretty, it's just the rules that someone has to be there in case I arse off and can't call my own ambulance

**Clivoris** · 3rd November 2009, 14:27

Sorry Chick.
As much as I would love to add you to my list of friends wives I have been spending time with recently, I can't be any help at all. Good luck and it's a very smart move. Have you read any go fast books so you have some technical stuff to focus on in your sessions? I have books you can borrow if you like.

**F5 Dave** · 3rd November 2009, 14:47

Well if I could 'try out the track' & it is sunny tuesday arvo I could skive some time off work. Have to remind me monday & check forecast.

**Trudes** · 3rd November 2009, 14:59

Originally Posted by Clivoris

Sorry Chick.
As much as I would love to add you to my list of friends wives I have been spending time with recently, I can't be any help at all. Good luck and it's a very smart move. Have you read any go fast books so you have some technical stuff to focus on in your sessions? I have books you can borrow if you like.

No worries Clive, but we will get your bum back on a bucket sometime soon!
I've got a copy of Twist the Wrist 2 that I've read and like a good little school girl, have made notes of things to practice and try and remember. Are there any others you think might be useful?

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

Well if I could 'try out the track' & it is sunny tuesday arvo I could skive some time off work. Have to remind me monday & check forecast.

sounds good. I have Tuesdays off work at the moment so the afternoon would be fine, just have to shut the noisey bikes off by 5pm, so we'll keep an eye on the weather and organise a Tuesday that suits

**Clivoris** · 3rd November 2009, 15:08

Originally Posted by Trudes

No worries Clive, but we will get your bum back on a bucket sometime soon!
I've got a copy of Twist the Wrist 2 that I've read and like a good little school girl, have made notes of things to practice and try and remember. Are there any others you think might be useful?

TOTW2 is more digestable than the first one for sure and I rate it as very useful if you can be disciplined about the drills. Go well chick. Time on the track should pay dividends.

**Trudes** · 3rd November 2009, 15:19

Originally Posted by Clivoris

TOTW2 is more digestable than the first one for sure and I rate it as very useful if you can be disciplined about the drills. Go well chick. Time on the track should pay dividends.

Thanks

yep I think track time is what I need, I'm still stuck on road riding mode and just pootle about taking "tidy" lines rather than race lines and don't like getting caught up in the pushing and shoving. The lap timer will help me focus on something also and give me a goal. I found the survival reaction things in ATOTW really interesting and have been consciously trying to not roll off the gas and brake when I get a little nervous even though I know I don't have to. It's such a huge mind fuck for me, but I'll get there

**Foxzee** · 3rd November 2009, 15:45

Hey Trudes..........

I live in Upper's and don't work Mon, Tues, Weds...so happy to help ya out on those days..........Mr Skunk has my numbers, grab them off him chicky.....

**nudemetalz** · 3rd November 2009, 16:10

Originally Posted by Trudes

I don't have a Motard, and I'm not a retard, you lot know I play by the rules... to the excess sometimes.

Not insinuating that and I know you play by the rules, just thought I'd post it for others.

**Trudes** · 3rd November 2009, 16:11

Originally Posted by Foxzee

Hey Trudes..........

I live in Upper's and don't work Mon, Tues, Weds...so happy to help ya out on those days..........Mr Skunk has my numbers, grab them off him chicky.....

Thanks luv

At this rate I could almost hit the track every day!!

Thanks everyone!!!