Moto 3 in NZ

[Billy]

Who told you ?, - I only bought it because it was expensive..........

Is that the one you ordered the 848 stickers for ????

[jellywrestler]

I was talking to a guy at MX today I used to race with. His 13 yo is now No3 in NZ and I was trying to talk him into RR. He asked me what class he would start in, to be honest I wasnt really sure what to say....

so why didn't 250 prolite come to mind Choppa?

[CHOPPA]

so why didn't 250 prolite come to mind Choppa?

I wont start that old debate again

[SWERVE]

so why didn't 250 prolite come to mind Choppa?

Exactly Spyda.
But remember they are only learner bikes and slow as shit......................... and not proper race bikes. The only proper race classes are 125gp / 600s / superbikes. And why would the current NZ 3 in MotoX want to race on anything but a brand new "proper" race bike. Cos if you turned up at National MX on a less than new bike you would be classed as the poor kid from the boondocks.
Sorry Choppa...... huge dose of sarcasm but maybe just maybe he should give prolite a go. If he blows the likes of Aaron Hasssan / Tyler Lincoln into the weeds straight away he will soon be snapped up for a proper ride.

[Ivan]

you answered it yourself motox guys run the new bikes and are proper race bikes why would they wanna run a commuter bike with race fairings on it its like turning up to mx nats witha fmf pipe and some graphics on a xr200

prolites are a awsome class but 125gp is the only genuine race bike class in nz we need to find a way of actually getting the dirt kids to come over and hey most of them are probably riding 250fs allready so could convert what they using to be honest i think we need a serious supermoto class with 250fs and then 450fs and this could be the way to get the dirt kids over if they enjoy the seal they will hopefully buy a road race bike

[jellywrestler]

I wont start that old debate again

from memory that was last year, we've just had a season where there were 19 bikes on the grid at some meetings and two races where the win was by 2 thousandths of a second keen to see where it sits in peoples views now

[budda]

you answered it yourself motox guys run the new bikes and are proper race bikes why would they wanna run a commuter bike with race fairings on it its like turning up to mx nats witha fmf pipe and some graphics on a xr200

prolites are a awsome class but 125gp is the only genuine race bike class in nz we need to find a way of actually getting the dirt kids to come over and hey most of them are probably riding 250fs allready so could convert what they using to be honest i think we need a serious supermoto class with 250fs and then 450fs and this could be the way to get the dirt kids over if they enjoy the seal they will hopefully buy a road race bike

The wrong bike riders are NEVER going to enjoy a taste of real racing if they have to buy or build a bike first - that takes a degree of commitment they are simply not ready for until they have had their OWN personal epiphany

If some on here stopped typing and started building, we would have proof of the concept, and a stock of machines to convert these poor unknowing riders with, bring them to the light etc

Imagine having our own version of "Mugs Day", like we used to have at Speedway - easiest way to get someone keen is to give them that taste ....... same system that works so well at Buckets, and is now working in ProLites ........."here, have a go on mine"

[CHOPPA]

from memory that was last year, we've just had a season where there were 19 bikes on the grid at some meetings and two races where the win was by 2 thousandths of a second keen to see where it sits in peoples views now

Its a great class and we are seeing some good young riders come through from it.

I came from MX and I believe my attitude would be typical of any top MX racer and that is that those particular bikes and that class wouldnt be appealing to me.

[budda]

Its a great class and we are seeing some good young riders come through from it.

I came from MX and I believe my attitude would be typical of any top MX racer and that is that those particular bikes and that class wouldnt be appealing to me.

But you CAN fit ball-tickling seat covers and gayboy sticker kits on these too Choppa

[Kevin G]

I was talking to a guy at MX today I used to race with. His 13 yo is now No3 in NZ and I was trying to talk him into RR. He asked me what class he would start in, to be honest I wasnt really sure what to say....

I said 125 but its not like he can go out and buy a new 125 for his son to race

Yes he can, new ones are available, I know of 4 that I can have here in 3 weeks.
Better off with a well sorted proven bike which we also have available....

[CHOPPA]

Yes he can, new ones are available, I know of 4 that I can have here in 3 weeks.
Better off with a well sorted proven bike which we also have available....

Whats your 125 worth Kevin?

[Kevin G]

Whats your 125 worth Kevin?

Priceless.....we have two available, Tim McArthurs old bike that Seth rode (tried to wreck) at this years nats which is the most successful 125 currently available as it has won 3 championships since 2009 with Tim, Jake and Seth. $8500 for that one. It is on the work bench at the moment undergoing a full strip, check and repair.....
The other one is my own trusty steed, this is the one Tim rode at the GP and TT this year (dont talk about the TT) Great wee bike and fast.
It hauled my fat arse around Levels the other weekend and I still managed to hold the tow on Mat Hoogie (believe me this is a big deal as I cannot tuck to save myself) $7500 for this one.
All bikes have det counters, quick shifters, VHM heads, curve benders, low gear boxes, spare wheels, warmers, jets, sprockets and spares.

021 379030 or 03 4544016 if you want to discuss.

[Brian d marge]

2007 Cr125 on tard me for 4500 m here on kb a cr450 m for about 5k

so 8 k for a 2009 rs ( admittedly with spares ) looks in comparison?


Stephen

[Cleve]

Just add a class to the buckets allowing race or prototye parts to be used and let New Zealander do what they are goood at ( and famous for ) ,,making something out of nothing ,,some nice work already going on in them buckets at the mo

Needs a bit of a publicity make over though !

Stephen

In Sapporo from 13th May

[budda]

2007 Cr125 on tard me for 4500 m here on kb a cr450 m for about 5k

so 8 k for a 2009 rs ( admittedly with spares ) looks in comparison?

..... pretty bloody good buying, and excellent value considering the knowledge that comes with it FOC