International Six Day Enduro - Press Release

**rogson** · 17th November 2006, 08:30

Yeah, what they manage to get done in their 15minute maintenance time is impressive, but I think some of the things they do are a bit excessive.

For example I was there on day two and saw one of the front runners, who was riding a KTM300 (which is a 2 stroke), changing his gearbox oil. I have a KTM300 and my manual recommends changing the gearbox oil every 4000km or once a year. I find it difficult to believe a fresh oil change at the beginning of the event wouldn't be sufficient to get you to the end (note, I'm referring to 2 strokes here - 4 strokes are an entirely different proposition).

**scott411** · 17th November 2006, 09:24

thier is no way i would run 2 stroke gearbox oil for 1 year, i change mine every 10 hours, 4000km is pretty long when you have bits of clutch floating around in their

**Crasherfromwayback** · 17th November 2006, 09:38

Originally Posted by rogson

Yeah, what they manage to get done in their 15minute maintenance time is impressive, but I think some of the things they do are a bit excessive.

For example I was there on day two and saw one of the front runners, who was riding a KTM300 (which is a 2 stroke), changing his gearbox oil. I have a KTM300 and my manual recommends changing the gearbox oil every 4000km or once a year. I find it difficult to believe a fresh oil change at the beginning of the event wouldn't be sufficient to get you to the end (note, I'm referring to 2 strokes here - 4 strokes are an entirely different proposition).

Are you sure mate? I struggle to believe any brand would consider that safe....

**Joni** · 17th November 2006, 10:39

Unofficial ISDE Results, Day Three

Riding in difficult and at times wet conditions, Finland extend their lead by over two minutes from nearest rival France, at the half way stage of the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE). The final three days will be more difficult and will decide who is the toughest nation on turf. The weather forecast for Day Four is for rain.

Unofficial Trophy Team standings after Day Two of the ISDE:

Positions remain unchanged from Day Two. New Zealand holds a strong seventh position.
1. Finland; 2. France, 6m19s behind the leaders; 3. Spain, 11m28s; 4. Australia, 12m50s; 5. Sweden, 13m49s; 6. Italy, 13m52s; 7. New Zealand, 19m18s; 8. Great Britain, 35m7s; 9. Slovakia, 35m16s; 10. USA, 38m34s.

Unofficial Junior Trophy Team Positions (under 23 years)

From Day Two Australia has overtaken Germany for third position, while Finland has dropped a place, allowing Italy into fifth.
1. USA; 2. France, 3m32s behind the leaders; 3. Australia, 4m16s; 4.Germany, 6m26s; 5. Italy, 6m55s; 6. Finland, 7m11s; 7. Great Britain, 8m53s; 8. Netherlands, 11m13s; 9. Spain, 14m43s; 10. New Zealand, 17m43s.

**Sparky Bills** · 17th November 2006, 10:46

I know of a few people who have gone up to race.
Would have been great to head up. Oh well.. maybe next year.

GO THE KIWIS!!

**Goblin** · 17th November 2006, 16:22

I took my boys to see this yesterday. It's an incredibly huge event and our very own krash69 is there supporting Gio Sala,(I think...I still dont get her spelling, hehehe) Gold #1. He's using this as training for the Paris/Dakar

I was so impressed with the skills and stamina of these men and women...and to keep at it for six days! Would love to be there for the last day....but Coro8 beckons.

I was quite surprised by the lengh of the road ride back to Centenial park. A good stretch of SH1 where slower traffic was being passed on the left by all these dirty dirtbikes.

Was a great day out for me anyway.

to all the competitors and organisers and all who have made it possible. Fantastic event and I recommend going along for a look.

**Joni** · 18th November 2006, 09:56

Finland Dominates ISDE Day Four Results

Finland continues to dominate recent days of the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE). With France and Spain completing the leader board.

Italy has charged into fourth position from sixth place the previous day, narrowly edging out Australia, who are now fifth. Team New Zealand remain seventh, only 18 seconds ahead of an improving Slovakia, whom hosted the 2005 ISDE.

Day Five on Saturday is the final full day enduro, leading into the special motocross test on Sunday at Taupo’s Digger McEwen Park, where motocross specialists are expected to make up valuable time. And team positions.

Unofficial Trophy Team standings after Day Four of the ISDE:
1. Finland; 2. France, 9m8s behind the leaders; 3. Spain, 14m11s; 4. Italy, 18m14s; 5. Australia, 18m31s; 6. Sweden, 19m43s; 7. New Zealand, 30m20s; 8. Slovakia, 48m17s; 9. Great Britain, 48m18s; 10. USA, 53m46s.

Unofficial Junior Trophy Team Positions (under 23 years)
1. USA; 2. France, 4m31s behind the leaders; 3. Australia, 6m27s; 4.Italy, 8m43s; 5. Germany, 8m46s; 6. Finland, 9m44s; 7. Great Britain, 10m40s; 8. Netherlands, 15m12s; 9. Spain, 19m48s; 10. New Zealand, 26m01s.

**denill** · 19th November 2006, 06:52

I have been most fortunate to have been in Taupo since Monday, (And been off line) NOT for the crap weather but to see the likes of Salminen, Ahola (what an agressive rider!) Merriman, Shayne King (who has excelled!) etc.

Has it been reported here that vitually all of yesterday was canned? I was at Tar Hill when it all hit the fan and saw class riders having REAL difficulty! Heartbreaking for organisers and riders - but the rain was probably always a high possibility. There were a number of cases of hypothermia (including my son) and there could well have been very serious consequences for riders.

So was it an IFDE?

**Joni** · 19th November 2006, 08:19

ISDE Day Five Results

The organisers of the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) called off Day Five early following an unexpected and very heavy downpour within the Kinleith Forest late this morning. The poor weather conditions made competing on the slippery trails very difficult.

Sunday’s weather forecast is for clearing skies for tomorrows final day, the tough motocross test at Taupo's Digger McEwen Park where spectators can see five-time world motocross champion Joel Smets last international ride.

Positions remain unchanged for the Trophy Teams, although Finland have pulled ahead of France by more than 5 minutes from day four.

The New Zealand Junior Trophy Team will need all the local support they can get to maintain their tenth spot at tomorrows motocross test, as eleventh place holders Sweden trail by only 6 seconds.

Unofficial Trophy Team standings after Day Five of the ISDE:
1. Finland; 2. France, 11m51s behind the leaders; 3. Spain, 15m57s; 4. Italy, 20m16s; 5. Australia, 21m04s; 6. Sweden, 22m01s; 7. New Zealand, 36m19s; 8. Slovakia, 53m39s; 9. Great Britain, 54m46s; 10. USA, no time given at time of release.

Unofficial Junior Trophy Team Positions (under 23 years)
1. USA; 2. France, 5m24s behind the leaders; 3. Australia, 8m21s; 4.Italy, 10m27s; 5. Germany, 10m48s; 6. Great Britain, 12m20s; 7. Netherlands, 17m35s; 8. Finland, 18m25s; 9. Spain, 23m06s; 10. New Zealand, 31m29s.

From Joni ==>Lets hope fo some

so the event can finish on a high note.
GO THE KIWI'S