2007 Battle Of the Buckets Tourist Trophy

[dangerous]

:scooter: ROLE UP ROLE UP get your entry form here:scooter:

Battle of the Buckets is happening, it includes F4/F5 races which will also include a endurance race for F4 for the title of NZ F4 Tourist Trophy.
We will be pushed for time as the BEAR's round5 (also including bucket racing) will be held in the afternoon so its an early start and remember us organisers will be racing too.
Now anyone keen to help as a marshel please let me or Spud Racer know

Battle of the Buckets
Sunday 30th Sept
7am
Ruapuna B track (Canty)

Please get you prepay entries in as soon as possible so as the club knows were it stands with numbers and coin.
Below is the attachments of the Poster and *Entry form.

Cheers heaps you guys see ya's there

DD
BRMC president

*entry form to be posted up soon

[Rashika]

yehaaaaaa cant wait :rockon:

[Skunk]

Trying very hard to get some money together...

Got my budget worked out and it all looks good. :yes:
As long as I don't eat between now and then

Got anywhere we can stay?

[dangerous]

Got anywhere we can stay?

Consider ya self booked in (new house closer to the track)

[Rashika]

Consider ya self booked in (new house closer to the track)

not to mention has a MUCH larger garage space... hence the reason it was bought :innocent:

[F5 Dave]

Cool, me & JLR are coming as well, wouldn't mind some floor space somewhere. Mind you we can always do the old Blenheim road Chinese place again.

[ajturbo]

how many can you get in ya wangon there skunk???

no i haven't fixed the tail light yet


have to phone peter re: my bucket....

[dangerous]

Cool, me & JLR are coming as well, wouldn't mind some floor space somewhere.

We can sort yas out, whos JLR?

[Skunk]

how many can you get in ya wangon there skunk???

no i haven't fixed the tail light yet


have to phone peter re: my bucket....
Two or three buckets... five people seated, no space for luggage. Why? (As if I don't know what you're thinking).

I'm looking at sailing down Friday am and back Monday pm. Wasn't enough time to look around last time. And there's this girl I would like to catch up with.

[dangerous]

Two or three buckets... five people seated, no space for luggage. Why? (As if I don't know what you're thinking).

I'm looking at sailing down Friday am and back Monday pm. Wasn't enough time to look around last time. And there's this girl I would like to catch up with.

looks like you will have to bring a trailer then... cos that LC of yours will be sweet in the BEARs meet in the PM.

[Rashika]

yeah Skunk, you gotta bring the LC! :yes: :innocent:

[F5 Dave]

JLR= John Lord Racing, we used to give him a bit of stick when he was racing his TZ with all the signwriting promotion etc. Will be on his trusty old MB100.

[ajturbo]

JLR= John Lord Racing, we used to give him a bit of stick when he was racing his TZ with all the signwriting promotion etc. Will be on his trusty old MB100.


yer... we had to do the same back in the old days in the south island...

"poor old JLR" we would say... he is even slower than AJ....(infact i think he was one of my victims of crash and running over...if not, i can make amends latter...)

[ajturbo]

Two or three buckets... five people seated, no space for luggage. Why? (As if I don't know what you're thinking).

I'm looking at sailing down Friday am and back Monday pm. Wasn't enough time to look around last time. And there's this girl I would like to catch up with.


ok will there a be room for one or 2 more?????? (me first then luke)

and we are ALL after that girl!!!!

[SHELRACING]

Hi Dangerous,

Do you want to send some phamplets up here to Auck's and I will see that everyone gets a look?
Granma.

[Rashika]

poster and entry form...

[saxet]

Gidday peoples, been hearing about the Bob coming up. I missed the last one an have heard about it and I'm very keen if I can get some time off. The problem is I can't open Rashika's pdf. is there another way to get the entry form.Cheers

[dangerous]

Gidday peoples, been hearing about the Bob coming up. I missed the last one an have heard about it and I'm very keen if I can get some time off. The problem is I can't open Rashika's pdf. is there another way to get the entry form.Cheers

yeah I can either mail it the old fashion way... or you can pay on the day.

[ajturbo]

Gidday peoples, been hearing about the Bob coming up. I missed the last one an have heard about it and I'm very keen if I can get some time off. The problem is I can't open Rashika's pdf. is there another way to get the entry form.Cheers
i know dangerous has trouble opening Rashika's pdf also........

[ajturbo]

hey dave... is JLR still going???

also looks like i MAY have a 50cc AND a 125.... oh the stress :scooter:

[dangerous]

The problem is I can't open Rashika's pdf.

Save the file then open it withen the free adobe rerader.

[Rashika]

i know dangerous has trouble opening Rashika's pdf also........

OI! Just what ARE you implying... :shutup:

hey AJ are you round this weekend? I've got a hydraulic clutch to fit to my baby ;)
D might need some technical phone assistance

[Buddha#81]

D might need some technical phone assistance

Thats the understatement of the year.

[F5 Dave]

AJ I think he is, moving his house this arvo so I'll ask him.

[Rashika]

AJ I think he is, moving his house this arvo so I'll ask him.

what?? AGAIN? gees that man gets around...:innocent:

[Rashika]

Thats the understatement of the year.

does that mean you are volunteering?? :dodge:

[saxet]

Save the file then open it withen the free adobe rerader.

The adobe reader just says theres an error and can't open it. I'm not the most puter literate person around.You could send it to24 Manor dr. Stokes Valley,Lower Hutt
Cheers

[saxet]

Is there any camping nearby?

[dangerous]

Is there any camping nearby?

If you come... we will sort something better than camping.

[Skunk]

Bump.

Still not certain whether I'm able to make it yet. Still trying...


(Yes I know I'm trying - Leigh says so)

[dangerous]

Bump.

Still not certain whether I'm able to make it yet. Still trying...


(Yes I know I'm trying - Leigh says so)

OHHHH, come on at this rate we will have no visitors to hassel over a meal out... I like the skunks, speed pros etc hey what about that other dude that came down with ya's last year?
At the moment F5D and Sketchy are it :weep:

[Sketchy_Racer]

ahhhh dangerous man..

Skunks my ride down.. or else its going to cost me $500 in air fares!! :p

[dangerous]

ahhhh dangerous man..

Skunks my ride down.. or else its going to cost me $500 in air fares!! :p

sweet, then you will really learn how the men are sorted from the boys :lol:

[Sketchy_Racer]

Na i'll just be fucken broke !!

(more so!)

[Skunk]

Steve? Haven't seen or heard from him since last year...

I'm just waiting for Speedpro to let me know it he's coming with me and for money to show up in my bank account... :blip:

[dangerous]

Steve? Haven't seen or heard from him since last year...

I'm just waiting for Speedpro to let me know it he's coming with me and for money to show up in my bank account... :blip:

yeah steve... drop of the radar did he? thought Id seen his bike in ya welly race meet pics from time to time?

bank accounts are ment to have money in them :rolleyes:

[gav]

Hey, just a thought. Are you able to race on the day with a day licence?

[Rashika]

Hey, just a thought. Are you able to race on the day with a day licence?

yes... Ray, the steward, did them last year, so no problem this year hopefully, we better remind him tho i guess.

[ajturbo]

Hey, just had a thought.

Quick ......dial 111...

[F5 Dave]

C'mon norf Island Guys. Just me & JLR isn't exactly a large crew. I've booked tickets & posted my entry form.

Skunk Control must have some money ferreted away that you can rob? Erm Borrow. I'm short of Dosh too with my 500 project sucking up the funds. Just have to bite the bullet & decide that you don't need to buy CDs, Software, Food , Handbags, Goat-Porn or whatever other meaningless crap you all spend your money on for a while.

[Sully60]

C'mon norf Island Guys. Just me & JLR isn't exactly a large crew. I've booked tickets & posted my entry form.

Skunk Control must have some money ferreted away that you can rob? Erm Borrow. I'm short of Dosh too with my 500 project sucking up the funds. Just have to bite the bullet & decide that you don't need to buy CDs, Software, Food , Handbags, Goat-Porn or whatever other meaningless crap you all spend your money on for a while.

Not the goat porn!
I can't give up my goat porn.

[F5 Dave]

Goes with the Goatee look I guess?

[Joni]

On my way to work this morning I went past a small little red cage with a Battle of the buckets poster on the back window.

Was pretty cool to see.

I hope its a huge turn out this year.

Good on everyone who has organised it again this year.

:2thumbsup

[Skunk]

Skunk Control must have some money ferreted away that you can rob? Erm Borrow. Just have to bite the bullet & decide that you don't need
Anyone wanna buy a 2002 KLX250? Road legal and pretty mint. (I'm sure Skunk Control won't mind.)

Yes, I'm serious. Goes on TradeMe this weekend.

[ajturbo]

, Goat-Porn or whatever other meaningless crap you all spend your money on for a while.


My goat-porn is NOT meaningless crap!:Pokey::Pokey:

[Skunk]

OK, the KLX has sold - we are on our way! Ferry is booked, van sorted, uh... where are we staying?

[Rashika]

OK, the KLX has sold - we are on our way! Ferry is booked, van sorted, uh... where are we staying?

with us ofcourse, if you can handle it again that is... new house this time tho.
So thats the 3 of you?

[ajturbo]

OK, the KLX has sold - we are on our way! Ferry is booked, van sorted, uh... where are we staying?


so .... someone wanted the 3 stroke.....

great news for ya matey!!!!

can i borrow some?:lol:

[Skunk]

with us ofcourse, if you can handle it again that is... new house this time tho.
So thats the 3 of you?Love too. Got a spare double bed for me and Leigh? Glen can sleep on the floor.


so .... someone wanted the 3 stroke.....
great news for ya matey!!!!
can i borrow some?:lol:Yep, and all this time I thought it was a four stoke...
Haven't got the money yet but will let you know. I've just spent in advance (again :pinch:)

[Sully60]

OK, the KLX has sold - we are on our way! Ferry is booked, van sorted, uh... where are we staying?

Wicked!
Hey do you need any more stuff like tools and shit? I was thinking a front stand might be the go if you're going to be tuning up the factory front end!
I'll have a fat syringe for the fork tool tommorrow too. (saves tasting fork oil all day!)
Let me know as I can't make it myself I'd like to be of as much assistance as posssible, I 'll be stuck here holding AJ's hand to keep him company.

[Skunk]

Wicked!
Hey do you need any more stuff like tools and shit? I was thinking a front stand might be the go if you're going to be tuning up the factory front end!
I'll have a fat syringe for the fork tool tommorrow too. (saves tasting fork oil all day!)
Let me know as I can't make it myself I'd like to be of as much assistance as posssible, I 'll be stuck here holding AJ's hand to keep him company.
Better get a good supply of tissues!

Yeah, a syringe would be good. Don't really need a front stand though. There's not much time between races at the BoB so it had better be right now (feels pretty good anyway).

[Buddha#81]

OK, the KLX has sold - we are on our way! Ferry is booked, van sorted, uh... where are we staying?

Yeah some Norf Islanders to play with.

[Sketchy_Racer]

Dodgy friggen sout... *mumbles*

I don't know what you mean by 'play' .... but you ain't 'playing' with me!!

[Buddha#81]

Dodgy friggen sout... *mumbles*

I don't know what you mean by 'play' .... but you ain't 'playing' with me!!

Ya got prudy lips boy..........:sick:

[dangerous]

Ya got prudy lips boy..........:sick:

hmm... looks like you are staying at Budd's SR, well good luck there... but to be honest Budds not going to be ya bigest concern, his sprogs will tear ya apart they are like a couple of staffies.

Buddha has made you the offer room here aswell, what evers easier (BTW we have a Staffie and a Dobie and they are trained to eat anything FXR related)

[Rashika]

Love too. Got a spare double bed for me and Leigh? Glen can sleep on the floor.


I think we can rangle one of those up, even a single (of a sort) for glen :2thumbsup

[gav]

Wicked!
Hey do you need any more stuff like tools and shit? I was thinking a front stand might be the go if you're going to be tuning up the factory front end!
I'll have a fat syringe for the fork tool tommorrow too. (saves tasting fork oil all day!)
Let me know as I can't make it myself I'd like to be of as much assistance as posssible, I 'll be stuck here holding AJ's hand to keep him company.
What the .... its a friggen bucket man, just ride the sucker :Police:
Suppose you'll be bringing tyre warmers as well? :oi-grr:

[Sketchy_Racer]

well now you mention it.. the 125 ones would fit a bucket quite well.. might bring em down just to piss people off

Might bring my wets too.. just in case :P

[Sully60]

What the .... its a friggen bucket man, just ride the sucker :Police:
Suppose you'll be bringing tyre warmers as well? :oi-grr:

Good point.
You can borrow my tyre warmers too if you want Skunk. I've got the portable petrol powered roller starter but you won't need that for the two smoke.
The transporter semi truck won't be finished until October when the final fitout to the workshop and the signwriting are done otherwise you could take that down, pity.
I think Dr Bob still has a set of those fork oil warmers, they'll be a must down there being that much closer to Antarctica and all those snowy mountains.
Give us a yell soon as I still have that lambda probe I borrowed of you ages ago.:laugh:

[gav]

Well, I guess you guys have never run your bikes in top gear, have ya? :devil2:

[Rashika]

well now you mention it.. the 125 ones would fit a bucket quite well.. might bring em down just to piss people off

Might bring my wets too.. just in case :P

nah been done before, K14 beat you to it...

now is K14 coming up for this meet???

[Buddha#81]

nah been done before, K14 beat you to it...

now is K14 coming up for this meet???

The thought of Ivan coming and giving him the "learn" will keep him away.

[gav]

Hell, I'd thought he'd jump at the chance to come and learn from the master! I'm sure Ivan can teach K14 plenty about tuning a RS125 to its maximum potential!

[Kickaha]

now is K14 coming up for this meet???

He's giving it a miss as he's off to Phillip Island in a few weeks

[ajturbo]

Suppose you'll be bringing tyre warmers as well? :oi-grr:

na.. he is better set up than that!.. his van is set up as an oven, warms the tryers, engine AND rider...

[F5 Dave]

& Pies? Could be popular.

[Buddha#81]

He's giving it a miss as he's off to Phillip Island in a few weeks

Thats just an excuse to not have his arse wipped.

[ajturbo]

& Pies? Could be popular.

Na.. Gav 8 all the pies

[Skunk]

I think we can rangle one of those up, even a single (of a sort) for glen :2thumbsup
Awesome! Can't wait. Now I must go and get the bucket running...

Have you got a local avgas supplier that I can get to on Saturday?

The bike hoist is now fitted to the van (truck) complete with the parts cleaning sink, spare parts rack, tyre rack, spare body panels and dyno (with assorted tuning analysers). I think that side of things is sorted.
Thanks for the suspension tuning stuff Sully, it'll come in handy.

[Buddha#81]

Have you got a local avgas supplier that I can get to on Saturday?

Being that you will need to get to the track by 7am not many Avgas suppliers will be open.

When are you getting into town, 'cause there is two options on the way in.

[Skunk]

Racing is Sunday :laugh:
I have all day Saturday to sort fuel. So, where on the way in?

[Buddha#81]

Racing is Sunday :laugh:
I have all day Saturday to sort fuel. So, where on the way in?

Garden City Helicopters, on the way in the main entrance to the Airport (Memorial Ave), They will have the better quality gas at what was the cheapest price in town ( but will probally be shut at mid-day). Or if you come into town through Kaipoi just before the "old Waimak bridge" is a Challenge servo that has a pump for avgas.

[dangerous]

Garden City Helicopters, on the way in the main entrance to the Airport (Memorial Ave), They will have the better quality gas at what was the cheapest price in town ( but will probally be shut at mid-day). Or if you come into town through Kaipoi just before the "old Waimak bridge" is a Challenge servo that has a pump for avgas.

ChCh city chopers man, garden are around by the canty aero club... and the Chalange you mention is the only place out side of the airport that gets Avgas direct (not past useby date)

[k14]

Thats just an excuse to not have his arse wipped.
Yeah right, even thought I said I wouldn't tell anyone its coming out now. Budda paid me to stay away, said he couldn't handle me lapping him every 2nd lap. Ay ya fat bastard :finger:

[Sketchy_Racer]

pfffft.. how long did it take you to pull that story outta your ass.

Your just shittin bricks cause im going to be there :lol:

[dangerous]

pfffft.. how long did it take you to pull that story outta your ass.

Your just shittin bricks cause im going to be there :lol:

no its true, I witnessed it all... and from what I here the girls on 50cc bikes will clean you up

[Sketchy_Racer]

buhaha. Them 'girls' would run rings around you too matey!

As for 50cc.. don't matter how much 'cc' they have if they're making more power than you!!!

[dangerous]

buhaha. Them 'girls' would run rings around you too matey!

As for 50cc.. don't matter how much 'cc' they have if they're making more power than you!!!

look here you hairy arsed pimple faced lout... I have the fastest classic F4 bike and are the number 1 at the mo, so bring it on sonny (failing that do you stil want a bed that w/e:2guns:

[Ivan]

Hell, I'd thought he'd jump at the chance to come and learn from the master! I'm sure Ivan can teach K14 plenty about tuning a RS125 to its maximum potential!

I dont tune my 125 I have dad he does it all for me and knows how I like bike by telling him how it feels and he adjusts it for next run....

Its good too

[gav]

Ya Dad? Fair enuff, but arent you trying to be an apprentice mechanic? Why not do it yourself and maybe learn something?

[Sketchy_Racer]

look here you hairy arsed pimple faced lout... I have the fastest classic F4 bike and are the number 1 at the mo, so bring it on sonny (failing that do you stil want a bed that w/e:2guns:


Cool, a challenge! :clap:

I've got two offers for beds. yours or buddhas.. who house is safest from dodgy old men that like to touch younger boys??

[Buddha#81]

Cool, a challenge! :clap:

I've got two offers for beds. yours or buddhas.. who house is safest from dodgy old men that like to touch younger boys??

If ya want to stay safe better stay at home.

[Buddha#81]

With just over a week to go, those who are racing need to get there arse's into gear. Don't forget to get race gas this week (Challenge Wiamak, or Chch Helicopters at the Airport) the pumps at Ruapuna won't be open until midday (if at all). Check ya bikes and when you think things are sorted go over it again, 55 minutes is a LONG way on a bucket.

For those who are comming to help run this event by giving you time, thanks. Bring enough gear to survive in the extreams that Canterbury can throw at us.

For the North Islanders that have committed in comming down travel safely, but remember your trip is wasted, 'cause we've rigged it so no Norf Islander can win our BOB. :msn-wink:

[dangerous]

ohhhhh, buddie... you having a fluffy moment, nice of you to cear and show concern :niceone:

[Buddha#81]

ohhhhh, buddie... you having a fluffy moment, nice of you to cear and show concern :niceone:

The sort of moment you should have.

[F5 Dave]

Yeah the 55 min will be interesting! On the dyno the swingarm bolt started to unwind so glad spotted that rather than on the track.

Some intense training on the dirtbike yesterday should be all I need . . .(to remind me how bike-unfit I am after the winter layoff).

[Joni]

Yup. Less than a week to go... :2thumbsup

I'm sure this year will be even bigger and better than last year!

:banana:

[Rashika]

right you horrible lot, dinner is booked at Speights Tower Junction for the saturday night beforehand. So you can talk and bullshit as much as you like before the event :Punk:
There is 5 norfies and 3 southerners so far (took the liberty of saying you norfies will be there, me and Dangerous and Buddha), so who else is coming along?

see here to reg
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=1390

there wasn't much room for dinner but anyone who wants to come along for a drink can do so, cya there!

[F5 Dave]

OK sounds good. John isn't a KB member but will be there with us & I Guess our host Tony M will come. 5:30 start in the morning doubt we will want to be too late (sigh, I always say that but never listen).

[Rashika]

OK sounds good. John isn't a KB member but will be there with us & I Guess our host Tony M will come. 5:30 start in the morning doubt we will want to be too late (sigh, I always say that but never listen).

yeah true, altho that 5.30 start is really about a 4.30 start with daylight saving starting that night, bugger it all :pinch: dont forget to set your alarms
Just as well i get up at 4.30am everyday to go to work :cool:

so thats about 10 of us so far...

[Skunk]

Skunk Control and I will be going too, though only I have registered :rolleyes:

[SpeedyGirl]

I will be there, but will be dragging someone with me, so make mine 2 please :)

[Sketchy_Racer]

I'll be there if i can get in.

[Rashika]

I'll be there if i can get in.

well then go and click on the bloomin list... see page 6

altho I have counted you in anyway, and speedies ...err...partner and skunks other (better?) half

[dangerous]

I have taken it upon me to prefill out some certificates :clap::scooter::whistle:;)

[cowpoos]

I have taken it upon me to prefill out some certificates :clap::scooter::whistle:;)
well you ld have wasted that certificate with you name on it if I were coming down there Dangermouse!!! especially after what kickaha's said about your riding BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! lol...**fart**... :)

[gav]

Forecast is for rain on Sunday!! So whats the story then, no slicks allowed on a wet track? :shit:

[Sketchy_Racer]

Fark that. That rule only applies to streetstock (thank goodness)

[dangerous]

Fark that. That rule only applies to streetstock (thank goodness)
No not quite SS only, have you read this thread http://nzsbf.co.nz/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1604



Forecast is for rain on Sunday!! So whats the story then, no slicks allowed on a wet track? :shit:

bull shit gav, its going to be cloudy... cheer up big fella and think postivly, tyres are open for F4/5

[gav]

Nah mate, farkin piss down, should suit my treaded proddy tyres! :2thumbsup

Weather on TV tonight had rain for all the South Island on Sunday, but Met Service has "Brief Rain Possible. Gusty northwesterlies with a high of 19."
http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=christchurch
That certainly sounds promising. :cool:

[Sketchy_Racer]

Im paying money to come down there to race you lot. the least you lazy buggers could do is make sure we have some half decent weather!!

[gav]

Im paying money to come down there to race you lot. the least you lazy buggers could do is make sure we have some half decent weather!!
Yeah, be typical Canterbury weather, you'll get the half decent OK, but probably mixed in with some half crap as well! :crazy:

[Rashika]

Sunday has now changed to partly cloudy. That was the west coast you were looking at Gav, looks like its gonna piss down over there (usually from a Norwester 70% chance of rain on sunday according to the other forum), thats usually good for this coast.

[dangerous]

Im paying money to come down there to race you lot. the least you lazy buggers could do is make sure we have some half decent weather!!

and dont you fuck the bike you have been given to race... its been pre sold, Rashika will thump ya, or get a cheaper fixer. :scooter:

[Buddha#81]

Has anyone organised the boarder security, I hear that some goobers from the Norf are gunna try to smuggle some bikes into the south across the ditch in a van.:girlfight:

[Rashika]

Has anyone organised the boarder security, I hear that some goobers from the Norf are gunna try to smuggle some bikes into the south across the ditch in a van.:girlfight:

thought you were taking care of that?? You have the right attributes... :chase:


persuasive without being forceful, not prone to anger... those sorta ones I mean ;)

[gav]

Sunday has now changed to partly cloudy. That was the west coast you were looking at Gav, looks like its gonna piss down over there (usually from a Norwester 70% chance of rain on sunday according to the other forum), thats usually good for this coast.
Nope, unless Christchurch has been moved to the west coast? :msn-wink:
Now they are forecasting "Brief morning showers. Gusty NorWesters easing"
High of 21!!

[dangerous]

they rrrrrrr hereeeeeeeeeeeeeee the 1st of the north Islanders have arrived, and well to be honest they dont look all that threatening... sundays going to be a breeze

[Joni]

Yay! BRING IT ON........

[Buddha#81]

they rrrrrrr hereeeeeeeeeeeeeee the 1st of the north Islanders have arrived, and well to be honest they dont look all that threatening... sundays going to be a breeze

You keep them busy and I'll be around to do some of the "special" tuning.

[Rashika]

You keep them busy and I'll be around to do some of the "special" tuning.

its alright, you can sneak in now, they are all asleep... I gave them some special drink last night :innocent:

[Ivan]

North Island goobers aye......:2thumbsup:2thumbsup...

[dangerous]

blardy awesome day guys n girls... what a mish, ill be back with some words and pics but heres one of Sketchy racer, unable to keep up with the old farts and southern racers, poor boys screwed.

[Ivan]

Hows he do? did he win?

[Sketchy_Racer]

Nope didn't win

Think I got about 7th or so.

It was good fun. Only took me about two laps before my legs gave up and turned to jelly. Was riding pretty crap too. But it was the best way to get back into racing after well over 8 weeks without riding.

You should have been there Ivan, you would have cleaned up

[ajturbo]

i see you didn't wear ya dress...

yer i reckon Ivan would have kicked butt....

"Christina" got her second victim:clap:

[F5 Dave]

Yeah my 125 blew up in practice so I came nowhere either, but I did race my 50 around & that was good fun, have no idea where I came but lost maybe a lap when it stopped changing gear & had to pit to fix it.

Good race.:wari:

[Rashika]

awesome day, at work at the moment so post later on about it all. :2thumbsup

[Buddha#81]

Yeah my 125 blew up in practice so I came nowhere either, but I did race my 50 around & that was good fun, have no idea where I came but lost maybe a lap when it stopped changing gear & had to pit to fix it.

Good race.:wari:

You got 2nd in F5!

[Ivan]

Nope didn't win

Think I got about 7th or so.

It was good fun. Only took me about two laps before my legs gave up and turned to jelly. Was riding pretty crap too. But it was the best way to get back into racing after well over 8 weeks without riding.

You should have been there Ivan, you would have cleaned up

Lol are you serious?:shifty:

[k14]

Lol are you serious?:shifty:
Yeah totally, the level of rider is much higher in the north island bucket scene. I think you'd have pretty much lapped everyone...

[Ivan]

Yeah whilst power standing

[F5 Dave]

Thanks, suppose final positions will be posted somewhere? Lost track of how many times I lapped the TZR & RG50, presumably I must have been out for longer than I thought or there was another F5 bike. Don't really care, was a fun day, just a pity the F4 bike went clack, if I get motivated I'll pull it apart.

An amusing thing happened in the last race. My tip of the gearlever stated to rattle out, spring went west in the warm up lap. So on the startline I pushed the pin back thinking that'll never stay there & I had some ducttape on the triple reminding me of gearing & I stuck that over it & it lasted.

I best start making a list.

[Rashika]

Thanks, suppose final positions will be posted somewhere? Lost track of how many times I lapped the TZR & RG50, presumably I must have been out for longer than I thought or there was another F5 bike. Don't really care, was a fun day, just a pity the F4 bike went clack, if I get motivated I'll pull it apart.


yep, we'll get to it shortly... it will involve a video, a few people, pens & paper and LOTS of alcohol to sit thru the race several times ;)
any volunteers?

[F5 Dave]

Ahh look don't bother on my account, the main thing is we all had a good time, I've gotten enough swag & certificates over the years it would be nice if one of the kids won something.

[dangerous]

Ahh look don't bother on my account, the main thing is we all had a good time, I've gotten enough swag & certificates over the years it would be nice if one of the kids won something.

yeah well and thats kinda the suituation I was in, they reckon they got 1/2/3 reckon you passed them 0nce... Now I know you passed me 3 times and they never did, I believe you were the 1st F5 home but to shut the young ones up we agreed to slip you in 2nd.

[F5 Dave]

Cool by me, competitors always think the results should be posted by the time they get their helmet off but don't realise what a hard time it is sorting it all out when there are so many people & silly things happen like people crash or come into the pits or whatever. Whatdayamean ya didn't see me? :crazy: I was brilliant etc etc. Sure you were:zzzz:.

Love that last corner of the sweeper & up & over the connection road. Had it fully pinned at the end. Earlier in the day was a bit concerned that I'd miss the exit on landing & fire off on the grass. I hear someone did that huh?

Be nice if there was a traffic cone or something put on the RHS just so you can judge where the edge of the track is, would make passing safer.

Still buzzing, great day.

[gav]

So how many F5 entries were there? That white TZR50 and black RG50 #10 were barely faster than me, and I'm farkin slow! Theres no way they finished ahead of F5Dave even if he lost a couple of laps.

[Skunk]

I think I lapped #10 once maybe... but I was passed by Dave at least twice. Reckon I was 7th to last overall.

[F5 Dave]

Actually I think I past you at least four times but I only waved occasionally:love:

[oyster]

There was a group sitting next to me who were following the F5 race carefully.
I think there was Avalon on the CB 100, F5 dave on the screamer, Eric and the TZ and James on the Rg 50. That was all.
At first it was F5 Dave cleaning up with Avalon second, but Avalon pitted for a long time and went right back to last and F5 Dave pitted also, not for so long but definitely lost the placing and finished between James and Eric.
Forget this patronising "give it to the youngsters", they earned it fair and square. Just as Nick (!3 years old) got second in F4, Alistair (14) fourth. Congrats you little guys, well done.

[F5 Dave]

Well there you have it, fine by me.

[Skunk]

OK, finally got my shit sorted, my arms moving and my legs bending again...

First: Dangerous - fuckin awesome day! Never enjoyed pain so much (well, in public anyway). Thank you and Rashika for your hospitality. Sorry we didn't leave anything but the odour. Will make it up to you if you're ever this way.

Next: I've put all the photos Leigh (Skunk Control) took on my server and will start removing the shit ones over the next week. Get in quick if you want to see everything; wait if you don't want to trawl through nearly 300 photos... Here's the link Skunk Controls snaps (http://www.skunkworks.net.nz/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=album39)

Last: When's the next one? And what are house prices like down there?

[Skunk]

Well there you have it, fine by me.
Didn't realise you had left the track or that Avalon had. Good luck to the video watcher/lap scorers...

[ajturbo]

OK, finally got my shit sorted, my arms moving and my legs bending again...

First: Dangerous - fuckin awesome day! Never enjoyed pain so much (well, in public anyway). Thank you and Rashika for your hospitality. Sorry we didn't leave anything but the odour. Will make it up to you if you're ever this way.

Next: I've put all the photos Leigh (Skunk Control) took on my server and will start removing the shit ones over the next week. Get in quick if you want to see everything; wait if you don't want to trawl through nearly 300 photos... Here's the link Skunk Controls snaps (http://www.skunkworks.net.nz/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=album39)

Last: When's the next one? And what are house prices like down there?

what... no photo's of ME!!...:stupid:

[Sketchy_Racer]

hahahaha

Im loving the ones at the end there.. Man I'm famous!

[F5 Dave]

Well I could be in any of those pics on the track but I didn't see myself. Tell her she needs to get somewhat closer to the subject or buy a telephoto lens. The look like they were taken from the pits.

[Sully60]

To quote the Sketchy Racer:

hahahaha

Im loving the ones at the end there.. Man I'm famous!

Famous for the most pussy you'll ever be photographed with, good on ya, yep you are famous.

Is that you on that silver thingy at about 298300 of the 300000 odd pics Sketchy? If so or whoever you are, youse looking style E cuz!

Mannn, did you guys get scared being all the way out there so far away from the pits? It looks like you're all going to disapear over the horizon or something.:eek5:

Hell, I would have been up for a serious pushing session back to the pits after finally killing the leadsled. Shit it would have taken two days to push it back, I'll have to get a pack rack if I'm coming next year!

Hopefully I can, it sounds like fun especially if I can get photographed with as much pussy as Sketchy!;)

[Sketchy_Racer]

haha, Yeah Im on the bike number 3 mate..

Now to save yourself from pushing, It looks like you need to get a FXR150! :bleh:

[Sketchy_Racer]

This is me....

[Sully60]

haha, Yeah Im on the bike number 3 mate..

Now to save yourself from pushing, It looks like you need to get a FXR150! :bleh:

Not now buddy! I've got those big pistons in and the dyno booked for Tuesday. The ledsled gunna be an FXR hunter/killer again:Punk:

When's purple death arising to do battle?

[dangerous]

Lots of photos up here now https://secure.sportzfotoz.co.nz/image_viewpage.php?eid=64&start=1

[Skunk]

what... no photo's of ME!!...:stupid:No there isn't; ya pussy.


Well I could be in any of those pics on the track but I didn't see myself. Tell her she needs to get somewhat closer to the subject or buy a telephoto lens. The look like they were taken from the pits.50mm lens... 300mm grew some unwelcome friends. She was standing on the trackside as close as she could safely get. They're only snaps - not for prints or sale which is why you can download high res from my gallery...


When's purple death arising to do battle?See the Bucket Update thread.

[ajturbo]

When's purple death arising to do battle?

same time Ivan shows...

[F5 Dave]

Those pics from Sportzfotos really do tell a picture of how close the racing was even though a 1 hr race on a large track it was never lonely.