The battle of the Banks', with old man Lincoln as collateral damage

[RideLife]

Well one week out from the big day, and Clive seems to be feeling quite confident in his ability to takeout the whole street stock field on the RideLife 150.
I'm thinking a little bit of 'all in' mind games might help to break that 'GP Racer' type concentration on the task at hand he possesses.

Now, I'm not suggesting Anything that going to completely ruin his race of course, but if we could get him to a point where... Every time someone pats him on the back, and says "Good luck Mate!", He's left with the though in his mind... 'What have they done Now!'

Just the simple things that can throw your game, like....

"Good luck Mate!" with one hand... while the other hand is turning off the fuel tap.
"Go hard falla" while 'adjusting’ the kill switch.
Or even 'Tag teaming' it. One draws his attention, while the other flips off one of his spark plug leads.
Now I wouldn't what to go as far as suggesting to the marshals about 'accidentally' putting the white flag out one lap too early just for him.... but you get the drift of the idea I'm sure.

"That tyres a bit flat Clive / Chains a bit loose / Is there suppose to be a bolt in there?"
All classic lines used to rattle a competitor just as the gate opens for warm up lap.

Feel free to be creative.... without damaging my bike of course. I'm sure Clive will see to that before the day out on his own!!

Cheers
Racey

[GirrlRacer]

Well one week out from the big day, and Clive seems to be feeling quite confident in his ability to takeout the whole street stock field on the RideLife 150.
I'm thinking a little bit of 'all in' mind games might help to break that 'GP Racer' type concentration on the task at hand he possesses.

Now, I'm not suggesting Anything that going to completely ruin his race of course, but if we could get him to a point where... Every time someone pats him on the back, and says "Good luck Mate!", He left with the though in his mind... 'What have they done Now!'

Just the simple things that can throw your game, like....

"Good luck Mate!" with one hand... while the other hand is turning off the fuel tap.
"Go hard falla" while 'adjusting’ the kill switch.
Or even 'Tag teaming' it. One draws his attention, while the other flips off one of his spark plug leads.
Now I wouldn't what to go as far as suggesting to the marshals about 'accidentally' putting the white flag out one lap too early just for him.... but you get the drift of the idea I'm sure.

"That tyres a bit flat Clive / Chains a bit loose / Is there suppose to be a bolt in there?"
All classic lines used to rattle a competitor just as the gate opens for warm up lap.

Feel free to be creative.... without damaging my bike of course. I'm sure Clive will see to that before the day out on his own!!

Cheers
Racey

feel free everyone !!!! im a bit nervous !!!!




btw dad is sulking already.

[Clivoris]

No, I haven't been sulking. I've been trapped in the shed for two days changing the bloody fork oil on GR's KR. Is it possible to design a more Micky Mouse fork cap system? Nothing that big hammers, sockets jammed into tight places and lots of waving around of arms couldn't fix.
Bring on the psychological warfare Alex. I have found that the fog of a hangover is a most excellent defence.

[Henk]

Bring on the psychological warfare Alex. I have found that the fog of a hangover is a most excellent defence.

Is this where I suggest Mihi slide some raw chicken into your beer the night before the race?

[steveyb]

Oh there won't be any beer the night before.
I will be watching my boy to make sure he is fit and rearing to go.

I will be having the beers thanks very much, but you can forget that raw chicken.....

[Henk]

Oh there won't be any beer the night before.
I will be watching my boy to make sure he is fit and rearing to go.

You'll be making him eat pasta instead of pies next and sending him to bed early.
I have this horrible feeling that next time I meet Clive he won't be the same guy. Or at least not as much of the same guy.

[GirrlRacer]

Is this where I suggest Mihi slide some raw chicken into your beer the night before the race?

What a good idea !!!

Oh there won't be any beer the night before.
I will be watching my boy to make sure he is fit and rearing to go.

I will be having the beers thanks very much, but you can forget that raw chicken.....

I Think the beer might be better in my hands...yes

[Henk]

I Think the beer might be better in my hands...yes

You just leave the beer drinking to us broken old men young lady. I don't think I could cope if you beat your old man and I both sometime, and we didn't have at least a hangover as an excuse.

[Dutchee]

So Mihi, is your $50 framed and hanging in the lounge to torment dad or were you nice and bought dinner for the family?
bwahahahaha Clive was bet by a girl - GO MIHI!!!!!

http://www.vicclub.co.nz/mylaps.php?...,runid,2124678

[richban]

So Mihi, is your $50 framed and hanging in the lounge to torment dad or were you nice and bought dinner for the family?
bwahahahaha Clive was bet by a girl - GO MIHI!!!!!

http://www.vicclub.co.nz/mylaps.php?...,runid,2124678

Oh Dear Clive. Just checked the lap times and Qualifying. Looks like a schooling Mate. Well done Mihi. Keep up the good work.

Well Clive I think Sophia at 5 might get her first bike for xmas. So I might be in your shoes soon enough. Fun times.

Hey you guys coming to the GP?

[GirrlRacer]

So Mihi, is your $50 framed and hanging in the lounge to torment dad or were you nice and bought dinner for the family?
bwahahahaha Clive was bet by a girl - GO MIHI!!!!!

http://www.vicclub.co.nz/mylaps.php?...,runid,2124678

if i framed the note he might steal it....so im going to photo copy it and stict it behind my rookie of the year trophy thing and hang it up on the wall where he can see it every day hehe

Oh Dear Clive. Just checked the lap times and Qualifying. Looks like a schooling Mate. Well done Mihi. Keep up the good work.

Well Clive I think Sophia at 5 might get her first bike for xmas. So I might be in your shoes soon enough. Fun times.

Hey you guys coming to the GP?

Thanks we wont be up for the GP next weekend.

[Clivoris]

Blast. I was hoping that no one would notice and instead pay attention to threads about the election and other more important issues. What about that World Cup eh?
Definitely got taken to school. GirrlRacer got her game face on and responded to the conditions with her trademark smooth riding with a good dose of aggression. Many thanks to Alex of Ridelife (DP Brakepads and Heidenau tyres) for the opportunity to showcase my heroic riding skills

[Dutchee]

Sorry, politics bore the crap out of me. I was way more interested to find out the result of the race of the century/banks. Did think the lack of response was probably due to the schooling someone got hahahaha

Unless you come to some of the North Island bucket meets, probably won't see you to Easter now and by that stage I'll have forgotten I'm meant to laugh at you, but Rich can on my behalf hahahaha

[GirrlRacer]

Sorry, politics bore the crap out of me. I was way more interested to find out the result of the race of the century/banks. Did think the lack of response was probably due to the schooling someone got hahahaha

Unless you come to some of the North Island bucket meets, probably won't see you to Easter now and by that stage I'll have forgotten I'm meant to laugh at you, but Rich can on my behalf hahahaha

I can also laugh on your behalf....if I havent Laughed enough already

[RDjase]

Bring on the weekend ! The KR's are ready and will be in the van tonight, Havn't put my leathers on but I am sure they will fit............

Havn't raced since 2010 TRRS, I did rode my LC road bike in the weekend tho, 1st time on that since 2010 as well