Nzsbk 2014

[quickbuck]

I have looked at what I can do to stay out there. Sidecars is where it's at!

Yep, what ever spins your wheels.......
Good on you for doing that I say.

Just to be clear, it wasn't a personal dig at all.
I am just amazed at the number of times I hear that people want to race, but can't afford to run the bike they have......

It's like, " I want to take the kids to school, but can't afford tyres for the 4 x 4"
My answer is, "A Corolla has enough room and seats to take kids to school" (Obviously this would assume up to 3 children).... as an example.

[Drew]

Yep, what ever spins your wheels.......
Good on you for doing that I say.

Just to be clear, it wasn't a personal dig at all.
I am just amazed at the number of times I hear that people want to race, but can't afford to run the bike they have......

It's like, " I want to take the kids to school, but can't afford tyres for the 4 x 4"
My answer is, "A Corolla has enough room and seats to take kids to school" (Obviously this would assume up to 3 children).... as an example.

Didn't think it was a dig.

The calls for extra classes falls under that same umbrella I reckon. Although, I'll be taking the RF out in 90's carbs from time to time if it keeps getting run. Just for shits and giggles.

[quickbuck]

Didn't think it was a dig.

The calls for extra classes falls under that same umbrella I reckon. Although, I'll be taking the RF out in 90's carbs from time to time if it keeps getting run. Just for shits and giggles.

That's the way.

We had a guy turn up on his Ninja 250r because he was riding it to work, and wanted to see how it went on the track under race conditions...
For the first day (after a 10 year break from the track) he did pretty well, and enjoyed himself.

Even if we get people turning up ocasionally on random stuff, it is better than not at all......
I say that provided they ask advise of experienced people before heading out, and listen VERY CAREFULLY at riders brief.... and for goodness sakes ask the stupidest questions, as the most stupid question is the one that is not asked.

Right back on topic.
I have made a Decision, and come up with a cunning plan...... as I know a base in Ashburton (75 k from Timaru AND Christchurch) I might even do the South Island rounds on the cheap.....

[Deano]

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I'm sure hoards of people will make comment that I'm a crasher, and one of those who shouldn't be out there on something fast. Before anyone does though, ask around and see if I've ever taken anyone else out. Or even run anyone off track.

Head on's over the Takas count ?

Nah it wasn't even close really, but its odd seeing a bike heading toward you on your side of the road and thinking, hey, that's me mate Drew LOL

[Deano]

Pro Twins is another one, although the number of broken SV motors would seem to mean it's not as cost effective as it would seem.

At the risk of jinxing myself after my SV engines freshen up, not all pro twins are 'created' equal and they don't like high compression.

I got 5000 race k's out of my stocker - 4 seasons of racing. And Drew had a go at it before me too.

I hope it lasts as long again !

[Deano]

I don't doubt it Nev. Given a couple handy riders the learn or two when riding an RGV myself.

Not sure if you're referring to me ? Nah couldn't be cause its almost a compliment LOL

But anyhoo - just in case it is, you can't count overtaking me while I'm looking over my shoulder to see where you are, and then crashing in front of me on the down hill !!

[Mental Trousers]

I got 5000 race k's out of my stocker - 4 seasons of racing. And Drew had a go at it before me too.

If Drew can't break it then you've got a good one!!!

[gixerracer]

At the risk of jinxing myself after my SV engines freshen up, not all pro twins are 'created' equal and they don't like high compression.

I got 5000 race k's out of my stocker - 4 seasons of racing. And Drew had a go at it before me too.

I hope it lasts as long again !

On my Ray CLee built (engine) GSXR 1000 I have just done 2 National Series plus Tri Series and pre season testing without even changing the spark plugs, no valve clearance checks nothing - Never had the rocker cover off it. Who said Superbikes are expensive?

[trustme]

Ummm, What was the build cost to get it ready for racing. Just asking .

[Robert Taylor]

On my Ray CLee built (engine) GSXR 1000 I have just done 2 National Series plus Tri Series and pre season testing without even changing the spark plugs, no valve clearance checks nothing - Never had the rocker cover off it. Who said Superbikes are expensive?

Suzuki NZ for one Craig, thats why they have pulled the pin on a lot of their loss making expenditure in that sporting code and effectively asked the riders to find ways to fund a lot more of the expenditure. As we all well know.

[wharfy]

Hmmmm, an older guy racing a cheap to buy, cheap to run, safe (as it can be really) to race, fun to race, low HP but works well bike, having a ball and neither breaking the bank or himself (well not often anyway).
Imagine that......

Sounds pretty sensible, of course there is nothing "sensible" about racing motorcycles....

[Drew]

If Drew can't break it then you've got a good one!!!

I'm not too hard on the motors arsehole!

Don't you have a land claim to go file or summat?

[Deano]

On my Ray CLee built (engine) GSXR 1000 I have just done 2 National Series plus Tri Series and pre season testing without even changing the spark plugs, no valve clearance checks nothing - Never had the rocker cover off it. Who said Superbikes are expensive?

Hey you should have on sold it to Paul Duncan

[Mental Trousers]

Don't you have a land claim to go file or summat?

Probably. What's your address??

[Drew]

Probably. What's your address??

It's a rental owned by an Asian fellow. If he's still got it, there's no claim to be had sorry.