Sugilite Race Report-Actrix Series Round 5

[loosebruce]

Hey Ant, didn't really get to talk much on the day, new bike is looking good, i got a chance to see it for a while for once lol, nice riding bro, catch you at Taupo.

Take it easy mate

[cowpoos]

good shit ant...was good to see you so calm and relaxed at the track...you almost looked bored with nothing to fix!! lol

[emaN]

Great riding bro!
Tboy told me 'bout the shifter falling off; didn't realise you put it back on "on the move"...good effort!!
Look forward to seeing your lap times in Taupo...

[dss3]

Hey Ant, yeah wondered what had happened when you slowed right down in the middle straight there... not that I was complaining, i'll claim it as a pass haha. Good to hear it wasn't a biggie. Reckon that bike it too pretty though, needs some scratches! Catch ya at Taupo

Daryl

[sugilite:Me]

I heard sherrifs was flyin!! He must still be fired up from the racing in Australia..

He also said his bike was more developed now, all the same, sizzling times from the countries number one 600 rider. He will be VERY hard to beat this year me thinks.

Thanks for the emergency instructions with my brakes! They were much better after that!

No worries, glad to be of help....

he costs me a fortune in chocolate biscuits!

I got more replacements for you, but ended up eating those too, sorry bout that

Was great to see you out there on the new bike. Im guessing you had a fair bit of pressure to perform on the Wunderbike from your supporters. Exciting as always to watch you on your 750 too. Nice one.

I believe a pragmatic appoach is the best way to go for Superbike setup. I knew a lot of people expected me to kick butt, however there is no point crashing trying to meet other peoples expectations eh

good shit ant...was good to see you so calm and relaxed at the track...you almost looked bored with nothing to fix!! lol

Except the foot peg!!! That contented and calmness stemmed from my polishing off a packet of replacement chocolate biscuits meant for Richard!

Thanks for the words of support crew, catch you all at Taupo!

[Matt Bleck]

congrats on a top effort ant!!

[Cleve]

Ahh didn't realise the fast fella on the ZX10R was a KB'er. Looking fast and smooth out there. Maybe see you at the Taupo round on 14th October.

[Shaun]

I heard your arse cheeks slam shut with one of those near high sides, good save man

[Two Smoker]

Wicked stuff Ant!!! Top effort and cant wait too see how you go at the nationals

[Shaun]

Hey you

107 intake--- 109 exhaust good for 3 BHP on that model

[dickytoo]

Hey you

107 intake--- 109 exhaust good for 3 BHP on that model

what about the thin head gasket and factory cams? is it worthwhile going down that route without the high comp pistons?

[skelstar]

Sugi, I know this post will be amoungst more intersting stuff but Im curious about something I saw on Sat. When you were approaching the infield lefthand-hairpin I could have sworn I saw your front wheel lift where you should have been braking. You were under pressure through there (by LooseB I think) but I cant imagine you were accelerating into the corner. I tried to get Linda to see what I was seeing but the time you got the corner again you werent doing it?

note: ZX10R/F1 race..

Rant over.

[Zed]

I finished 4th but did have a fair idea where I needed to go with bike setup to get the rear tyre to hook up. Setting up superbikes is no 5 minute job!

The next race is Taupo in 3 weeks time, I'm looking forward to racing there for the 1st time

See attached photos for the bike in it's race colors.

You always make me feel like I was there with you when I read your reports Sugilite, thanks! I'm happy to hear the new 10 is working well for you, but of course it's only early days and you aim to improve, your times were fast, and well done for getting that 9th placing after your skillful onboard repairs, keep up the great racing. Your bike has more race character with the new looks!

[sugilite:Me]

I heard your arse cheeks slam shut with one of those near high sides, good save man

Ahhhh yes, that would be the qualifing "incident" out of the sweeper, I've ordered a shit load of those nose strips to keep my arse cheeks firmly closed for future races

Hey you

107 intake--- 109 exhaust good for 3 BHP on that model

Bling for that young man

Sugi, I know this post will be amoungst more intersting stuff but Im curious about something I saw on Sat. When you were approaching the infield lefthand-hairpin I could have sworn I saw your front wheel lift where you should have been braking. You were under pressure through there (by LooseB I think) but I cant imagine you were accelerating into the corner. I tried to get Linda to see what I was seeing but the time you got the corner again you werent doing it?
note: ZX10R/F1 race..

Rant over.

Hmmm, if it was the appoach of the hairpin out the right hand kink it was a wheelie (1st time I had a bike powerstand there), if it was right near the apex, it was when my front wheel was hopping under brakes from having to stiffer oil in the front forks. I was leaving cool evenly spaced black lines using that "technique" coming into the infield right hand hairpin on the extended circuit, it's kinda like hopping along on a pogo stick
I'll have the forks sorted for round 6 so it will be back to the desperado late braking I did on the 9

You always make me feel like I was there with you when I read your reports Sugilite, thanks! I'm happy to hear the new 10 is working well for you, but of course it's only early days and you aim to improve, your times were fast, and well done for getting that 9th placing after your skillful onboard repairs, keep up the great racing. Your bike has more race character with the new looks!

Your a brilliant pillion, I hardly noticed you were along for the ride!
I've decided to do all my pit work during my races now to save time. It means I can laze away in the sun on a recliner between races!
Come and say hello if you come spectating at Taupo

I've attached a photo of me riding the 10, rumours of being passed by a grannie on a mobility scooter running low on power soon after are not true, that puppy had a full factory kit with traction control!
Maybe the caption for that photo should read "Fuck the apex, McDonalds is this way!"

[roogazza]

I know it's early days but was the '9' easier to ride ? Some people may be interested in hearing the differences in the two, weight and HP etc. That '9' looked pretty well sorted ? G.