Manawatu weekend rides

[robertydog]

In the meantime, I have new brakes, tyres and now insurance sorted and now looking forward to the trackday sat. So who is going?

Suppose you will be in the fast group?

[NZsarge]

Nope the track is bad, Pauly drove over it yesterday.

If it gets as bad as the gorge was yesterday I can see them canceling the rest of the track day that's if it even gets started.
Mind you the weather is meant to be average so it should be ok I guess.

[cowboyz]

Suppose you will be in the fast group?

Well I have a few plans for tomorrow. The first and foremost is to bring my bike home in one piece.
Had chats to the insurance company and even though I HAVE NEVER HAD A CLAIM EVER!! they are raising my excess from $500 to $2000 for tomorrow for $5000 cover (yep, thats 40% folks).
And I am not allowed to run slicks. We had a chat last night and they were going to see if they can change things a bit but as at 4.45pm the night before that is where I stand.
In saying that the only suitable tyre I feel confident about taking on the track at the moment is a hand cut slick for the front. The rear is a pilot sport which I got from trademe last week.
So I am pondering if I pick out one of my other front tyres and go with the hiked up insurance for the day or if I take my chances on the good tyres and go out in the medium for the first session and see how it goes. If all going well I might move to the fast session. I would like to crack 1.25 before the end of the day (in theroy because no one will actually be timing me of course) But yeah, Will see how I feel in the morning.
I am a little disappointed with the insurance.

If it gets as bad as the gorge was yesterday I can see them canceling the rest of the track day that's if it even gets started.
Mind you the weather is meant to be average so it should be ok I guess.

I think one of you is talking about the manfield track and the other is talking about the pihatua track......

[Elysium]

Sorry what's all this track day stuff I hear you guys going on about? You guys going for a fun day at the tracks? I could proberly turn up and watch.

[cowboyz]

this is the one we are talking about

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=82775

It is a good day out. bring your bike over for a blat.

[86GSXR]

I have been let down by my insurance company too. Even though I applied in writing they say they only provide cover run by kiwi track. I don't know who they are, but christ, a track days a track day isn't it.

Anyway, I'll probably still get the Tiger out and take it easy. May even take the Gixxer, not sure. Bugger.

[NZsarge]

Could someone give me the low down on what the weather is up to over there, much appreciated in advance, cheers.
I see unfortunately the forecast has gotten worse.... grrr...rrr!

[chanceyy]

Could someone give me the low down on what the weather is up to over there, much appreciated in advance, cheers.
I see unfortunately the forecast has gotten worse.... grrr...rrr!

going by this forcast its sooooooooooo much better than it was earlier in the week

Dunno wot its like in palmy/feilding but only overcast out there at present ..

[polly]

I live less than 1KM from Manfeild. Its very cloudy, and to me its looks like it will be raining soon. But it was like this all day yesterday in Feilding and it did not rain.

[Owl]

Yeah, cloud doesn't look that thick Martin.

[86GSXR]

According to the forecast, this cloud is supposed to lift during the morning, but rain from 2.00 pm, plenty of time to get in a few sessions. There may be a few light showers before that though, just take it easy if so.

[Owl]

According to the forecast, this cloud is supposed to lift during the morning, but rain from 2.00 pm, plenty of time to get in a few sessions.

I might come over in the car for a look in the morning.

Oh and we pick up the VL250 on Monday Al.

[86GSXR]

Mornin You sure you can't be convinced to take the bike and just pootle around, that's what I'll do. Yeah, another rider in town, well done that girl

[Owl]

Nah I'm quite happy to just look at the moment. I want to see how the V-Max goes!

[KiwiKat]

Nah I'm quite happy to just look at the moment. I want to see how the V-Max goes!

The Kat will be going for a pootle or two. Weather not unusual for a January morning, be prepared for a muggy day later on. Might see you guys there today.