View Full Version : Aaron Slight to SM Racing
Muzzard
15-09-2005, 10:35 AM
Most of you will have seen the news threads around about Aaron Slight coming over to the Ssangyong International in Sydney, and Ben has donated the Moto Evo CRF for the practice sessions, (correct me Ben if I am wrong mate).
I have a good mate in New Zealand close to the dealership that has supported Aaron over the years.
My understanding is Supermotard/Supermoto in New Zealand is still very much a burgeoning sport and Aaron is obviously one high profile rider there that is pushing the sport forward.
My mate is picking my knowledge at the moment in regards to wheelrims, brake conversions, and funnily enough, What I thought of the CRF450 as a motard bike
(I told him get a Yamaha of course, unless he wanted a Buell 8) )
so I think there is a general push towards motard sales there like here, with a lot of factory offerings now.
Dont be surprised if we get some Kiwi traffic shortly... ;)
Flash
15-09-2005, 12:32 PM
I agree with you Muzz it has to be a Yamaha or a Husky or a Buell!
You couldn't go past a buell in the open class
Wobbly
15-09-2005, 01:11 PM
Great news about Aaron :up: I followed him for many years in world superbike of course, so great to see him getting out from the tin top racing, at least for a while :)
Muzzard
15-09-2005, 01:20 PM
I used the like watching him backing in the big bikes, laying big long lines both in and outta the corners, was always entertaining riding for sure and took some gifted throttle and brake feel/control.
Gotta be a 'natural' for the world of motard racing. :supz:
shane
15-09-2005, 02:48 PM
that will be great to see aron racing again,he was one fast boys on a super bike back when i was racing 250's,he was always great to watch .but if he wants to do well he will have to ride a honda :finga:
Muzzard
15-09-2005, 02:54 PM
Are you coming over for this event Shane?
He's supposed to be aboard the Moto Evo CRF450 of Ben O'Brien, so I suppose he needs to start somewhere.
I told you once before WR stands for 'Wicked Racer' :lol:
(No slight on Ben, Aaron or the Moto Evo CRF intended)
shane
15-09-2005, 03:19 PM
i cant get over for the race on the 25th of this month but i have given all the info to mark he is helping out wth my licence so i can do the race on nov 18 in sydney and the aus rounds at newcastle the following week .i cant wait i was going to be in spain to watch the last round of the world champs ,but would rather race than watch so coming to aus instead .
i will be head down to victoria sometime the following week ,so be good to catch up
Flash
15-09-2005, 04:37 PM
It seems that if you are on a Husky you have every chance of winning!!!
Not a Honda :D
shane
15-09-2005, 05:08 PM
would help even more if my name was Eddy Seal
Muzzard
15-09-2005, 06:27 PM
Good to hear you will be involved in the Sydney event mate.
I will certainly be there too but not racing,
So if I can be of assistance to you on the day let me know.
discobob
16-09-2005, 01:36 PM
Aaron will be on the second Moto Evo Yoshimura Honda for practice next Thursday then the race on Sunday. It looks like again for the Tennis centre event. As the bikes are setup very well it will give him a level playing field, should be great.
Flash
16-09-2005, 02:46 PM
Top stuff :up:
Damn I wish I could come over for the events!!!
Anyone here have any politic buddies?
All right boys I am coming to OZ a few months early, like November 1, anyone have anywork for me? I can come over for 30 days at a time but I must work!!!
Flash
20-09-2005, 03:20 PM
What sort of work do you do?
I currently work for a motorcycle dealership as the assembler, but willing to do anything to make some $$$ while there
Flash
20-09-2005, 03:40 PM
I'll keep an eye out!
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