CDMTCI Manfeild Track Day, 2 March 2008

[cowboyz]

Bit of a blah mood all day. Was looking forward to the trackday but the weather last night was so shite I had already resigned to not riding on the track today. Crawled out of bed at 930am to find the weather gods had decided to be nice to Manawatu today. Bitter sweet as I had already organised other stuff to be done today. Got to Manfield about 11ish. ummed and arred about going on the track. 86 showed up and together we decided that we might.
Watched gsvr on the track for a bit. He looked fantastic. His form was bang on with the SV going round at close on subsonic speeds. The masses sat on the grandstand in awe as the silver streak went past.
(ok gsvr, that is my "spin a pile of shit" limit up for this month.
Did look good out there though.

After more discussion 86 and I decided not to go on the track.


End of the "not a trackday report"

[Sparky Bills]

Great day!
Im glad I made the swim up to Bulls on the Saturday night. Nice and sunny the whole day!
So if you didnt come because of the weather... Its time to harden up. You missed out on a good day at the track.

Was the first (and probably last) time at the track for the 954. It was a bit whobbly when leaned over, but sounded awsome down the straights.
The standard suspension was a bit interesting, but you get that.
Did some good wheelies, stayed upright so all up... a fun day!

[GSVR]

Watched gsvr on the track for a bit. He looked fantastic. His form was bang on with the SV going round at close on subsonic speeds. The masses sat on the grandstand in awe as the silver streak went past.

What can I say Cowboyz I'm there for the fans. Been secretly working on the SV for a long time now and although the standard front end and old model rear shock are bordering on dangerous my great talent as a rider make the bike appear to brake and handle faultlessly.

Actually its all to do with vectors and moments of inertia. I'm just along for the ride.

[cowboyz]

hmmm. I should have gone out there. knew I was going to regret not going out.

[flame]

Mint wheelies out there MD! and Frenchybum, you was very entertaining as always, but I think you should make your bike chasing stunt a regular part of the show eh.....it got the BEST applause ever!!!!

[robertydog]

hmmm. I should have gone out there. knew I was going to regret not going out.

yup.........

[driftn]

What a day i tell you im well fuked now that sun was stinking hot.
Had an awesome time out ther droping dam near 3 seconds of my lap times.
All was going great about to stick it up the inside of a gsxr1000 then my front
break lever fell off FFFAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRKKKKKKKKK.
That aside wicked day feel sorry to the folks who didnt turn up you missed out big time.

[robertydog]

What a day i tell you im well fuked now that sun was stinking hot.
Had an awesome time out ther droping dam near 3 seconds of my lap times.
All was going great about to stick it up the inside of a gsxr1000 then my front
break lever fell off FFFAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRKKKKKKKKK.
That aside wicked day feel sorry to the folks who didnt turn up you missed out big time.

Yea seen that on the track. I thought bloody hell as it was on my line. So next time i came around i thought yea got it sussed. But some bugger had run it over and moved it somewhere else. What a scream. Was a great day.

[driftn]

Im just glad that it didnt happen going into coke or higgins coz that would have hurt ALOT.

[slydesigns]

Awesome organisation by Bruce and crew again. Thanks! Shame I had to go play with the kids for the rest of the day but atleast the "wife to be" let me out for one session! Was worth the $40 to have the little CBR400RR play with a monster Black R1 SP during that time. And NO green paint got scrapped! Woohoo. Although I did leave some of the leather from my boot toe on the corner at the end of the front straight.

[driftn]

I know its a bit soon but does anybody have any pics.

[Drew]

I know its a bit soon but does anybody have any pics.

If you're after knee down evidence, you're shit out of luck young fella!

Bring a photographer with you next time, perhaps one that can photoshop your leg out a bit to look like it's on the deck.

Just kidding little bro, you were lookin pretty fast and smooth out there, damn shame the brakes fell apart, I wanted to see if you would take the line advice through splash, wasn't expecting to see you ridin towards the dirt one hand in the air.

[et al]

I know its a bit soon but does anybody have any pics.

Here's one I took of our bikes in the "pits". Those bikes all belong to KiwiBikers: Foz, Gunner, Me, Driftn, Flame. I have one of you (Driftn) sitting behind your bike "contemplating" - can post it/send it to you if you like. Also
Gunner has some video "bikecam" footage which I think you show up in, will let you know when posted on YouTube.

[Her_C4]

I know its a bit soon but does anybody have any pics.

This one you then?

[slydesigns]

Anyone happen to take a shot of the green TYGA NC29? Same as the one in my avatar. Only got it out on the first round sessions then had to take the kids riding in the dirt the rest of the day.