adelaide ride day

[timo]

I tried to notify you guys ,but, something must have happened.Anyway there is going to be a sm ride day on 11/06/06 at Pt Gawler go-kart track.Riding starts at about 12pm you will need full length ride gear,boots and a catch can of some description(red bull can,etc.).Cost is $20 ring Chris at Coast Yam on 0883825581 during bus. hrs.

[Muzzard]

Good on ya Timo,
Get it slidin' mate...
Glad to hear you blokes are getting a crack at a bit of track time,
Hopefully more to come and you have a good turnout... ;)

[Wobbly]

Sorry Timo, I moved the topic to the 'interstate rides & events' forum but didn't leave a shadow topic in general. I've done that to this thread and removed the old one, so all good now :up:

[timo]

Follow up on the just completed ride day.....decent turn out especially for Adelaide,good variety...including 2 gnarly quad motard conversions,bergs,crfs ,a bunch of wrf's,a yz and some huskys :D .Couple of offs(1 quite bad).
Didnt set any lap records myself although i feel/believe i was getting quicker :D . All had fun and i reckon fun most will go back.That was the feeling of the day. :D

[Wobbly]

Excellent stuff :up:

[Flash]

Shit hot!! :cheers:

[tambi]

I just rang up Port Gawler off road park which owns the Kart track from the last ride day and apparently they can't get public liability insurance :evil: They haven't got any plans to open up the kart track to bikes either :cry: If they can't get insurance for the the MX tracks the lady said they might look at opening up the kart track again or even building another track for motards because bikes are more profitable for them compared to karts.

[Muzzard]

You can carry your own insurance and shop it through a broker.
That way each individual only has to provide evidence of a current personal liability policy and your on the track, or just do it on indemnity forms and ride...

[timo]

few guys been badly hurt(generally by other dickheads) and 1 at least killed so the fun police(read insur. co's.)were always going to get there way :( Chris from Coast Yam)has been doin some racin and riding down at MacPark -down Mt Gambier way'with some success(against 125GP bikes) :D

[liebeknecht]

port gawler is my local track and i organised insurance for a group up to 20 to ride there which does cover the riders but as the track owners dont have any insuance the chain of event can still follow back to the owner ie rider falls off into barrier which can be to close to the track rider sues the ride group which in turn will still look at suing th owner as they still have liability over the barrier

i even looked at leaseing the Kart track but Land owners need to have public Liability insurance to do any form of business and these guys just cant get it at the moment. Basically we are screwed unless the owners can provied some insurance for themselves.

but the ideas there im looking at any possibilitys at the moment muzzards idea of leasing a warehouse seems the best idea still looking to find the right place

[Muzzard]

This will keep you motivated towards that thought/plan ;)
http://video.google.com./videosearch?q=chutes_guidon_d%27or_2005

[tambi]

I'll keep an eye out for anything suitable ;)

[Shamus70]

I'll do the same, if i come across anything suitable, I'll let you guys know.

An old kart track would be ideal.

Anyone have access to, or own a property? Maybe we could get a dozer and build something? A bit far fetched maybe, but you never know ;)

[Sibbo]

Anyone have access to, or own a property? Maybe we could get a dozer and build something? A bit far fetched maybe, but you never know ;)
Its a bit far, but you can build a super cross track at my fokes place in Mansfield if you like :D

[Shamus70]

Cheeky bugger :D

[tambi]

Wonder if that geezer down at Port Elliot would let us ride around that Kart track?

[Shamus70]

There's an idea, might have legs.

Also, Are there any others around town that aren't being used anymore?

[tambi]

Don't know :? The only ones I know are the ones at Gepps Cross and Richmond (Kart Mania), Port Wakefield Road and Port Elliot.
http://www.pits.com.au/
http://www.southernskc.asn.au/mainwindow.htm
http://www.barossagokartclub.asn.au/

[Shamus70]

Just having a quick look over lunch:

How small is the pocket-bike track at Pooraka? http://www.adelaidepocketbikes.com.au/track.htm

Another kart track at Bolivar: http://www.southernskc.asn.au/

and there's a nice looking one at the barossa: http://www.barossagokartclub.asn.au/track.htm

I didn't realise you already had these links in your post tambi :roll:

[tambi]

Seems like there's a few avenues that we can pursue. I'm up to my neck in uni work at the moment but I finish at the start of december so can make some enquiries then and hopefully we can tee something up for the new year :up: If enough of us show interest you'd hope they'd give us a go. Be interesting to know how many Radelaide mob visit this forum.
Any tips Muzz on the best way to go about negotiating with Kart clubs?

[Wobbly]

The one on pt wakefield rd would probably be a good place to have a noisey around, as they just cater to the public and dont run a karting club...

[Shamus70]

See what muzz says, I wonder if joining the club and helping with up-keep of the track would be a good idea? It'd be great to have a dirt section with a couple of jumps also!! 8)

It seems that most of these clubs would have invested a fair bit of their own time to get the tracks like they are at present.

Good luck with your exams.

[tambi]

Cheers Shamus.
Neil, I always wondered about that Port Wakefield Rd track because it always looked abandoned, like you I think it would be the best option as its relatively close and like you said noise wouldn't be an issue.

[Wobbly]

Best to approach the less cashed up tracks as they will be much more likely to be interested in business from a relatively 'fringe' group :up: From memory they had 2 tracks - one was a horse shoe shaped one (fairly dull) and another on the other side that looked a bit more interesting...

[Shamus70]

Where is the Port Wakefield track?

I'll go out for a look. ASAP

Out of curiosity what bike do you ride Tambi?

Cheers

[tambi]

Shamus mate, there's that Kart Mania at Gepps Cross but the one Neil is talking about is further north closer to Adelaide International raceway from memory, its on the eastern side of the road.
I'm currently in the process of converting an old Yz250 I got for real cheap which is getting there slowly. Muzz hooked me up with some rims which I'm going to lace up to the stock hubs, I got a 320mm disc made up and now I have to get the offset bracket made up. I'm waiting on a new pipe to come from the states, then after a rebuild I'll be good to go :D
This is what it looked like when i got it, its in pieces at the moment....

http://vsmr.net/albums/WR250F/YZ250.sized.jpg

and this is hopefully what its going to look like

http://vsmr.net/albums/WR250F/wr2402.sized.jpg

[Shamus70]

Nice,

Ive been trying to get my hands on a YZ250 for a while now, if you hear of another going cheap...

2-stroke motard, now that will be fun.

Best of luck, with the bike and exams

I'll go for a ride and see if I can find the place.

Cheers

[tambi]

No worries, I'll keep my eyes peeled.

[liebeknecht]

Ithink the track on port wakefield road has beensold and is going to be turned into a petrol station if its the one on the left hand side heading towards the city

[tambi]

Bugger :( I hope not.

[liebeknecht]

if there are enough Adelaide people we should meet up at a pub and have a discussion on how the best way of approaching kart clubs with a professional proposal
making a motard club would allow us cheaper public liability which would make it a sweeter deal to any track owner
some things worth thinking about.

[Shamus70]

Not a bad idea,

Get a time and a place together and we'll see if at least a few of us can meet up.

cheers

[tambi]

Sounds good.
There's a thread about this in the Website section of the forum..... http://www.vsmr.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=88&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15

I think there is some sense in what Muzz is suggesting ie a branch of a greater motard club

[liebeknecht]

ive been missing that part of the site cheers for showing us
muzzard is pushing to help the motard community and unfortunately there doesnt seem to be enough people helping him
will talk to a few motarders will let you know when and where we'll meet

[postie_moto]

i'll be up for a meeting... specially over a couple of pales :)

[Muzzard]

I am researching a newly learned proposal that could also include an insurance cover so please be patient guys.
I will not forget you and as long as you stay in contact with each other to keep the social rides active and help build profile by meeting and riding public places like Rundle St areas on a Saturday night.
Just cruise, make noise, be noticed, nothing (too) illegal, park in a group and have a coffee or the likes, folks will ask you about the bikes etc when you return to them.
Go out to the popular sportbike areas and mug the suckers with an outside pass on the Sundays..
Others will soon join you.
When I have all I need to step further forward with the best approach
to the Club base I will appraise you all of it.

[Muzzard]

I am expecting to be in Adelaide sometime around Christmas and would certainly be up for a pizza and a coffee to discuss in person what I know and where my thoughts are about the directions we have on option as a club base, as recreational riders and also as businessmen looking to gain entry to tracks.
I have previously been offered the demonstration ride of any of the bikes on offer from a helpful KTM Dealer in Adelaide who had a Ride Day last weekend that I was unable to attend.
Thankyou to that dealer, and that may avail me some greater flexability
for one of the days I am there.

[Wobbly]

I'll be in adelaide from about dec 23 through jan 2nd or so :D

[Shamus70]

Yep i'm keen to meetup over a beer or three, or coffee whatever.

What's the best way to do this?
PM each other our mobile numbers? I don't mine sharing mine.

What about a quick catchup this Saturday, just so a few of us can meet?

Either Rundle Street (The cafe end) or down at Glenelg (The pub next to the roundabout)?

S

[Muzzard]

I'll be in adelaide from about dec 23 through jan 2nd or so :D
Even better Neil.
You are obviously an integral part of any push forward and to be there at the same time will be a boon.
I expect to be there sometime in that timeframe also.

[tambi]

Gold :D
Shamus, I might have to lay off the beers for the next couple of weeks cause of uni but if I have to.......

[Shamus70]

OK Tambi, I'll PM you my mobile #.

Neil, Muzz, be great to catchup with you guys also, when you are over.

Cheers

[Wobbly]

Cool, will make some arrangements closer to the date then :)

[Flash]

I fell left out now! maybe I'll ride over for a day :D

[Wobbly]

Better off loading the bike on the train, offloading, then riding around the hills, then train back and sleep before wheelie-ing off in the morning :D

[Flash]

What's the train worth?

[Wobbly]

Not sure offhand, but I think it was about the same as a cheap airfare, not sure what the bike carriage cost is though. I've been meaning to do it one year though as there are some great roads around adelaide :D

[Muzzard]

Jetstar had some cheap flights from Avalon to Adelaide @$138 return.
Train I think is much dearer now.

[shane]

is the mount gambier track still open ????? i raced there 3-4 times and loved it , the bumps down the main straight really sorted out the men from the boys

[Muzzard]

At last I heard yes Mt Gambier is still open Shane.
Ridden the speedway there but nothing else.

[liebeknecht]

mt gambier the last sat of every month i will be the jan should be fun they did a bit of resurfacing on the corners is good fun

pm me aswell i could sneak out for a quick catch up if your keen

muzzard,nmilne when you are in Adelaide you are more than welcome at mine for a meal its not so easy getting out with young kids

[Muzzard]

;)

[timo]

speaking of adelaideans getting together i would like to get as many as possible to do the toy run on the 10 dec.let me know soon, as i will talk to local shops to get as many as poss. to ride on mass and will need places to meet.

[postie_moto]

i'll be on the toy run Tim, going with a couple of other bikes

[liebeknecht]

count me in
tell me where and what time
hopefully some of the unregistered i know might scam there way along as well

[tambi]

Love to but I don't think my bike is going to be ready by then. If it is I'm in for sure

[timo]

Which direction you guys coming in from,ie,southern metro,etc.I'm at woodcroft myself so let me know where you guys are.

[liebeknecht]

seaview downs

[tambi]

Aldgate

[timo]

i'm supposed to get my bike back very soon(?) but we'll see.tambi pm postie as hes quite close to you.we could all meet at a servo down towards the bay any preferences?

[Shamus70]

Richmond,

But alas my bike is in at the shop at present...hope it doesn't take too long.

[tambi]

As I'll be pushing to get the bike ready (doubtful at this point in time), I'm happy to go along with whatever. Where does it end up? I've never been on one but see everybody going up the freeway each year. I'd like to meet you all so I might even be able to drive up in the ute which could also be a precautionary measure for sick bikes ;)

[Shamus70]

I was planning on coming along for the Adelaide Toy run, but have been offered a place on a Snapper Charter out of Whyalla on that day.

Riding or fishing?

It's a hard call.

We should all plan for a catchup sometime anyway, how about sometime this weekend?

[postie_moto]

ends up at hahndorf (nice and close to home for me... :) )
shamus - fishing. definitely fishing!

[postie_moto]

i'm supposed to get my bike back very soon(?) but we'll see.tambi pm postie as hes quite close to you.we could all meet at a servo down towards the bay any preferences?

i'm probably meeting a few guys at glenelg, so i'll find out where and let you guys know

tambi - if you're bike is ready, pm me cause i'm coming from mt barker

[timo]

I got a call saying my bike is ready pick it up tomorrow.so i am in have spoken to a few guys will give yobgow a call after this so since you guys arent calling it i will.i think bp at glenelg at 9.45am be there......or fishing,or in your ute not fussed.

[Shamus70]

My bike still won't be ready by then, (but hopefully it is :D )
and i'll be pulling in big snapper anyway.

Anyone up for a quick catchup somewhere in town or down glenelg soon?

CYA

S

[timo]

i'm now pulling out but will probly end up at handorf :( .i've been advised that if is hot like todayi wuld boil the bike and if you guys dont have fans you could too :shock: .so now i'll probly meet somewhere go for a ride to'dorf and wait for the ones that make it to roll in.get a decent park and go the pub :)

[Greeny]

Has anyone got any new info on Places ie Tracks to ride in Adelaide.

I spoke to the guys out at Pt Gawler last weekend but they are still unsure of when they are going to be able to get bikes outs there again.

Has anyone looked into using the Kart track at Bolivar?

I had a look on Google Earth and it looks promising!
http://vsmr.net/albums/tracks-roads/BolivarKartTrack.sized.jpg

[Wobbly]

Just uploaded the pic to our tracks & roads gallery and amended the pic link :)

Bolivar eh? Must smell nice out there :D

[Greeny]

Well you might be able to tell i am a little keen to get out and get some track time up.
Spent some time on Google and Google Earth today ana found a couple more club owned Kart tracks here in SA.

Has anyone tried contacting any of these clubs to see if we can get out and use there tracks?
If not i might give them a call.
Mt Gambier
http://vsmr.net/albums/tracks-roads/Mt_Gambier.sized.jpg

Barossa
http://vsmr.net/albums/tracks-roads/Barrosa_kart_track.sized.jpg
And one known as the Pines,Just north of Handorf, but this one has been closed for a while. Would be good to find out who owns it though.
Pines
http://vsmr.net/albums/tracks-roads/Pines_Kart_Track.jpg

[STRETCH]

I have spoken to the south austrailian karting assosiation about southerns, barossa, the new track at murray bridge and it is dam near impossible to get two wheels on thier tracks. still workin on it though.
i speak with jonny at port g a fair bit so when it happens i will let everyone know.
we will prob have one day a month out there to keep the karters happy, we give very little revenue campared to the karts he has at the moment.

[STRETCH]

we have a coast yam ride day at Mallalla later on in the year, track is a little big but we had 20 motards out there last time. the guys at mac park fairly motard orientated they are just having some re surfacing issues at the moment. we did the demo at the supercross this year and there are some things on the horizon we just need to sit tight.
next time we go to meet the VSMR boys at TT or coulder i can let you know also.

[Wobbly]

Looks like all signs are pointing to 'good fun' over in SA then :)

[Flash]

Boliver is a good track raced there quite a few times

[Greeny]

Cheers for the update on those tracks Chris.

Guess i just have to have fun in the Adelaide Hills for the time being.