GPTC Motard Days

[Muzzard]

Thanks to Braxton,
We have the opportunity to ride the Supermotards on fortnightly basis on Saturdays at GPTC.
We have had a couple of track days for the mini motards so far and interest is gathering as blokes put together bikes for the cheaper motarding fun.

Fullsized Supermotards can be ridden fortnightly Saturdays commencing on 3 SEP 05.
Cost is TBA, and sessions will be on a shared rotation basis until numbers improve..

Track Days/time is a bone of contention here in Victoria and across the Victorian based forums.
It has been made affordable price wise and also by location to the bulk of you.
So take advantage of it and use the facility, WHILE YOU CAN! :D

[jakestein]

Letting you know now I cant make the 1st and maybe 2nd as I aint in the state.

[Muzzard]

Jake you are excused, even if you never make it to another mate...
You have already well and truly demonstrated your passion with the butt-numbing adventures you have been on to get to the social activities. :lol:

But we would miss the back straight wheelstands on the mini! :twisted:

[Wobbly]

Once again, many thanks to Braxton! So the next date will be the 3rd of Sepetmber? It's in my diary already 8) I'll also cross-pub on mcnews as well, as I'm sure a few guys there could be rustled up!

[Sibbo]

I shall send an email to cycle torque, least then the track day will be in the printed press. well maybe, depending on printing time.

[Muzzard]

Good Idea Sibbo,
Would like the position of Advertising Executive for VSMR?
Need someone to do this sort of stuff if you are able.
Liase with printed media companies and place ads to a budget in a variety of mags and for both social and track riding opportunities.
Assist in the formulating of plans for the Motard Muster.

On that note, Do we have preference for location yet?
I still think the Alpine Areas have a bit to offer more so than just riding.
Theres some nice fish in the streams too, you know? ;)

[jakestein]

Nice little town nestled on the banks of the mighty River Murray :roll:
Offers 1st class golf/bowls/mini-motard venues :lol:
Ummmm thats about ahhhh forget it.

[Flash]

I'll check with the boss for the 3rd. Don't know about the Husky though.

[Sibbo]

Hang on there Muzz, that sounds like responsibility! I might be able to manage some sort of stuff like that, but lets start slowly.

Ash, do you still own the husky? Has that go kart vibrated your B#^^s back up to where they came from? Cmon, be a man and flog that bloody 4 around a track, like it wants you to do.

Or even better, I will use your leathers and bike, so everyone will think your riding and not give you shit :D This offer applies to everyone ;)

[Wobbly]

Consider the nomination for sibbo as advertising manager seconded :lol:

[Flash]

Yep Sibbo's the man!

[Muzzard]

Ah, .. Ash,
Was that you piping up from the peanut gallery mate?
I will be looking for someone to do the accommodation search shortly after the location has been finalised... :lol:

[Flash]

Did I miss something...........I'm going over hear now :D

[Muzzard]

:lol: ;)
Whats wrong with your Husky?

[Flash]

Nothing yet..

[Chris 426]

Sorry for what may be a dumb question, but i've never ridden on a track.....Do I need full leathers for the ride day at the GPTC on the 3rd Sept'?

[Wobbly]

Good question for Braxton! But I don't think so, I'm pretty sure there's a few guys that get around there with 'lightweight' protection on ... so something sturdy with some armour would probably do the trick?

[Chris 426]

I'll see what I can come up with, cheers, Chris.

[Muzzard]

For those who need notice, you were given it last week. :lol:
Do we have a show of hands for the 3rd yet?

Any other Yamaha's out there without wheels, Contact me for details regarding the use of mine... ;)

[Wobbly]

Yep, I'll be there

[Flash]

You mentioned wheels again!!!

[Wobbly]

You'll have to fight sibbo off with a stick though ;)

[Muzzard]

Yes Ash, I mentioned wheels again...
Sibbo's had his shake, so you wanna try the YZ right?
Well if thats the case mate, you better bring both bikes cause when they both have wheels fitted you can only ride one at a time... ;)

[Wobbly]

Dicky, you coming out this saturday again mate? :-k

[Muzzard]

Ash sent me a PM saying he was out, someone should pick up the YZ and couple them to my wheels... :lol: Mmmm.

[dicky]

I'm intending to be there, work permitting.
There's a chance that I might be O/S, but I'm changing my tyres today in the hope that it won't be wet on Saturday.

dicky.

[Wobbly]

Are you listening Sibbo? ;)

[Wobbly]

18 degrees and sunny is the prediction for saturday 8)

[Sibbo]

Ash is a poof...sorry to insult all you shirt lifters!

So any other yams booked in for the rims? Muzz, I will be happy to supply the bike to make the rims run...again. But I dont want to be a hog.

Muzz I shall confirm with you before Saturday, as we cant have some rims without a bike!!

[Muzzard]

No one has contacted me Sibbo, So you may use the wheels again.
Get a pair of brake pads! I dont necessarily want the disc (That I haven't used yet) to be gouged by worn 'dirtbike pads.'
See you there about 10 or so...

[dicky]

OK, it's just gone 15:30, my cut-off time for short notice travel so I'll be in town for the weekend. :)
The Rennsports are back on the 'tard and they are fkkn slippery little buggers. Might take a while to warm them up.

See all youse blokes tomorrow.
Obviously all the girls and poofs will not be there.

dicky.

[Sibbo]

Fcuking unreal, motarding again!!!

I have a brand new set of pads, is that want you want muzz? Remember the joining link for the chain, so I can run your sprocket.

See you there at 10, the bike will be ready in the trailor for rims.

[Muzzard]

As the Cobden track day has been cancelled at the last minute,
We will have some extra attendance tomorrow without doubt, so be in early for a decent parking spot, and pit position. :D

Yeah Sibbo, new pads mate, and I got the chain and link organised... 8)

[Wobbly]

Sounds good! :up: There may also be a big fella on a gigantic red xr along for a bit of a hoop around the track as well ;) I just spent the last hour trying to re-bleed the 14mm KR1 m/c I was trying with no avail, so went back to a normal 13mm offroad type which at least has smooth lever travel :roll:

[Muzzard]

Sweet,
Antti might show them boys how to muscle an XR650... :lol:
I will be bringing Sam down for look, no bike this trip.
Hamp was heading over from Ballarat too, but also not riding this week.

Can you bring over a couple of stickers please Neil?
I have put in the shade tent in case of inclemate weather, so we can be either dry or shaded...

See you there...

[Flash]

Have fun Fella's!!







:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[Muzzard]

Next date for Supermotards is 17th September. as usual @ 10am...
I have spoken with the Crew at Fullnoise and they will publicise the dates and details.
Doing the same for both the website and trackdays dates with both the Trader mags this week too...
Might pull a few more from the woodwork?

[Flash]

That's the weekend of the motorcycle expo!!
I am working there fuckit!!!! :evil:

[Muzzard]

Yeah,
And Tania and I are coming down the Saturday, going to ride the track day, then go to the Expo on the Sunday most likely... :D

[Wobbly]

That sounds like a plan muzz :-k

[Muzzard]

Show of hands for this Saturday 17 Sep 05 :?:

[Wobbly]

Maybe, depending on how much work I get shafted with :!:

[Flash]

Depends on weather I do the motor bike expo from 10 til 10 or if they split it up.
I'll try to get there to watch at least!

[dicky]

I can't make it this time.
Work has me heading for India for a while, then Korea.
I might be back in between the two but it doesn't look good for the next couple of track days.

You'll have to have fun without my smoking high speed sideways action.

dicky.

[Muzzard]

The places you get to Dicky,
Thank Christ I'm not your colon mate. :shock:
Intimate relationship with Hungry Jacks when away? :lol:

[Sibbo]

How was the weekend? My excuse was that I was in Darwin....I sort of look like a "long grasser" with my tan!!

Just a quick quote of someone we all should know (well all vics).


Hi Brett,

Thanks for the email, I am looking at doing a Motard segment, however I am not able to film it until next year as this years shows are full.

Thanks again and keep in touch.

Regards,
Brendan Bell
Kickstart Media Pty Ltd
Unit 1, 233 Cardigan St.
Carlton, Victoria, 3053.

Just trying to do my bit, who else is doing their bit (well apart from the people who do everything)?

[jakestein]

After the post GP ride if that dont turn them to motard nothing will :twisted:

[Muzzard]

Shoot our own with Neils new helmet cam.. ;)

[Wobbly]

Yep, that'll be along for the trip :)

[Muzzard]

Tomorrow is Supermotards again at GPTC.
Anyone intending on going out there?

[Flash]

Taking the blue bike out to do some jumps but I'll swing by afterwards!

[dicky]

I'm in town, but pretty doubtful that I can make it to ride.
I might get time to drop by for a look.

dicky.

[Flash]

What time do you recon Dicky I may see you there!

[Wobbly]

tied up :?

no, not literally ash :lol2:

[d_kimo]

well ill be there for the next one ... should have my wheels all sorted by then :) ... :D

[Muzzard]

Fortnights time then David, 15 October, GP weekend though mate.
I might have my bike sorted by then 8) ..

[d_kimo]

ummmm ... im that case no chance ... will be at the island from thu night ... bright ride to catch up with all it is :)

[Muzzard]

You and Neil and couple of hundred thousand others for the Island on Thursday I reckon David .. :lol:
Take it easy and I'll see you at Bright mate ;) ..

[d_kimo]

so is there motards at GPTC this weekend?? (if so what time and day?)

ill be there if it is and prob a mate on his 525 katoom

cheers

[jakestein]

not sure?

I am working :cry:

[d_kimo]

anyone else have any idea if it is on this weekend??

[Wobbly]

Give them a quick ring - (03) 9436 9100

[Muzzard]

12th and 26th this month (November) for the big bikes all being good... :D

[Flash]

When is the next ride day??
I need to book in early!
We should look at using the dirt section and maybe bring your ramp Muzz. I'll be there to help set up and unset up even if I can't (not allowed to) ride.

[Wobbly]

Ramp? 8-[

[Muzzard]

Geez Neil,
Anybody would have thought he said 'mechanical castration'... :lol:

[Wobbly]

On the plus side of course my falsetto career has really taken off ;)

[Muzzard]

As far as I know by the calendar,
this weekend falls for motard practice and I intend to go down for another track session,
If there will be others to ride with...

Anyone up for it? ;)

[dicky]

I'll be there.

dicky.

[Azraz_Racing]

FYI,

Saturday will be practice, and Sunday is racing. So if theres enough numbers for Sunday, you will have racing setup for you. So as they say,

There is strength in numbers


Hope to see you there... :)

[Muzzard]

We were coming down with the big bike this weekend Azraz.
Is the mini's on instead?
Can we still share the Saturday practice?

[Azraz_Racing]

Appologies for the late reply, yes the track is open for the BIG motards.
As I have confirmed this with Braxton.



We were coming down with the big bike this weekend Azraz.
Is the mini's on instead?
Can we still share the Saturday practice?

[Two_Dogs]

sorry i missed all that, when is south morang open for motard practice??

[Flash]

Every second Saturday starting on the following Sat not the one comming

[Muzzard]

Saturday 21st of this month for the next track day...
See you there...

My apologies for the inattendance last week, having car problems the afternoon before... :roll:

[Muzzard]

Some people have been asking whether or not the dirt section can be used at GPTC and to this I say,
I haven't approached Braxton as yet to use the dirt section, or to resurface it with roadbase for use this year,
But would be happy to do so.
In the intial instance is it not enough to have the sessions we get now for the price we pay and be happy about the track time?
I am only too happy to get the resheeting done but until we get more than 5 bikes there to use it every fortnight... bit of a dead investment...

With that said, Who's riding this coming weekend? (21st) 8)

[Flash]

If someone want to trhow me a set of old knobbies and give me a hand to fit them I might hve a ride on the 125, otherwise I'm watching again :cry:

[Muzzard]

Wheres Sibbo's 'Wodonga tyres'?
They would be OK for the 125.
Phil might have a pair in Echuca, left over from Cobram...
Jakestein?...

I will have a look what I can find behind the shop in the way of street tyres, The 21" front is the harder one to find secondhand...

[Wobbly]

I'm tied up that weekend :? The dirt section would be a nice to have but, as muzz says, lets start with what we have and be very grateful to braxton for it :) On the other hand, if there is an interest in getting the dirt section re-done then I'm sure we could form a bit of a working party here to help out whatever construction needs to be done in order to minimise costs 8)

[Sibbo]

Ash, I have the 21 & shit 19 incher if u want to borrow em. I cant help u fit em, cos I crashed the YZ real hard and broke my left pinky nuckle off the bone and bashed my side pretty hard. It was the worst crash ever and hurt heaps....& I was going so well before that!!!

[Flash]

You'll go to extreme lenths to avoid this race with Muzz :lol:
Did this happen yesterday?
Nasty what actually happened?

[Muzzard]

Pick up the tyres Ash, I can fit em at GPTC on the day for you...
No excuses now mate,
See you there early... ;)

[Flash]

I still have 2 excusses -

1. I can't pick them up as I don't have transport except for my push bike and I'm not going to ride my push bike 30km's with a tyre on my back

2. I still have to check the piston (which I am doing tuesday)

[Flash]

So another BBQ at Dicky's then??? With people that show up :roll:

[dicky]

There's always a BBQ at my joint.
Just turn up.

dicky.

[Sibbo]

Ash's helpers. Small problem. The front tyre is at mansfield, but the rear is at home. I can get the front tyre back for the next trak day.

I bashed myself on Sat. The track has been reworked and a new part (called technical bullshit part) with a small mound before a step-up to a table top after that. Well it was all good, the edges of the small mound would lift the back of the bike heaps onto the step up, so everyone was running in the middle, where it was jumping great.

It was in the arvo, I was going well and came up to a slower rider, who I decided to pass on the outside of technical bullshit. I gave the bike heaps more berries over the mound before the step-up (to compensate the back wheel wanting to lift), but it proceeded to send the backwheel over past the front wheel!!

The next part I know is trying to pull my hand out of some part of the bike then trying to stand up, not realising that I was still moving really fast, this resulting in me going into a really fast tumble. I finally stopped beside the table top in a ditch, full of water.

I then check my body for busted shit and it all seemed good, except for the huge amounts of pain.....everywhere. It was the first time after a crash I have not cared about my bike, I was trying to not die.

I had a sit down, untill the end of the session and then rode the bike to the car. The club guys were there @ my crash by the time I knew which way was up and were really good.

My hand was sore and started to get puffy, the teltale sign of broken bones. A mate helped my load the bike into the car and I drove home and then got driven to hospital.

It turns out I had broken the knuckle off the bone on part between my wrist and knuckle. The break is at the end right near the knuckle on my little finger on my left hand. The doctor was worried about internal bleeding (torn spleen), so I had a untra sound and then a cat (or CT?) scan. I had some die injected into me, which makes you feel all warm, partucally my ring hole. I thought I was going to shit myself!!! I managed to keep in in!

After the scans, no internal injuries, just (what I like to call) a side boob of fluid. It jiggles like a boob, feels a bit like a boob, but hurts like a cu^t.

I go for my op to put a pin in the bone on Monday, which should be fun....if you like needles and pain.

[Flash]

That's no good mate I hope your up riding again soon!
By the way that warm dye is radioactive!!!! No shit!!!!
I shouldn't need the tyre for the next track day as I will have my bike back or another bike :evil:

[Sibbo]

Cool about the tyre, whats the deal with the husky?

I know about the radiation stuff, lucky me!

It should be six week before I can ride, I am counting the days!

[Flash]

Broke 5th gear. I'm trying to post some photo's but it wont let me :roll: (rolling eyes at Neil)

[Wobbly]

Holy shit brett, you're certainly doing a good job of pounding the living christ out of yourself lately :shock:

[Flash]

Who's going today???

[Flash]

So who went?

I tried calling Muzz his phone was off, and I couldn't find Dickies number Neil was have a party (sorry for gate crashing mate :up: ) So with the heat and the fact that no one showed up last time I went home to the aircon!!!

[Muzzard]

3 turned up to ride and Dicky came in after lunch for a looksee on the Aprilia.
Rob, Kimo and Myself had a good slash at the track as being so hot we were nearly the only attenders...
Contemplated the dirt section as there were no minis only a Dad with his son on karts who had no dramas...
Still had a good day and actually rode through my own tyre smoke on more than one occasion... :twisted:
Rob had a camera going at some stage so he may post up some pics...