RC8 1190 Test ride

[Anonymous]

#10253

Thanks Dave. Will be in touch.PS. My typing fingers must be running away from me - will try to proof read next time.Luigi

[Anonymous]

#10254

Hi Dave AMCC put on track days at Puke and they're well organised and friendly supportive etc.The break the riders into three groups. First up you get to walk the track at various corners and you get to notice things like the steel manhole cover in turn 1 which apparently people racing their for years don't know about.Overall I found it really well organised and safe. The rules are explained clearly and everyone plays along.These track days, called advanced rider days are what I consider a safe place to start. You also have the rolling marshalls that you can hop on the tail of.You can usually find the rides dates in the newsletter. I find the site a little hard to find things on sohere's the web addy and dates.http://www.amcc.co.nz/report04.html#newsAugust 31      Testing Day - Pukekohe - TBC ( I have no idea what this is)November 16      Advanced Rider Training - Pukekohe - TBCDecember 13      Advanced Rider Training - Pukekohe - TBC

[Dave Ross]

#10255

Once my new shocks turn up I might give it a go. Although I am not as weather dependent as some other people we know (made from sugar I guess), the idea of riding to Taupo and back in one day, with the track time in between, doesn't appeal to me.

[Anonymous]

#10256

Once my new shocks turn up I might give it a go. Although I am not as weather dependent as some other people we know (made from sugar I guess), the idea of riding to Taupo and back in one day, with the track time in between, doesn't appeal to me.

That sounds a good call to me, Alex.Years ago when I did an AMC Advanced Rider Day (and I should do another with the eleven hundy, but $$$$), even though it was close to home the ride home was a long one. Because of the level of concentration used during the day, my brain was a wreck.And I know of a couple of riders that have been silly enough to leave Pukekohe and to think they were still on the track, who didn't get home until after a stint in hospital.For those not used to track days, I would recommend an overnight at Taupo and ride home the next day as a good way to keep the shiny side up.

[Anonymous]

#10257

Sorry Des, I forgot that you had such a good experience with the AMCC.  I was referring to the open days that Puke put on themselves.  Even then, I didn't have any bad experiences, I just wouldn't recommend going to one of their days for a first-timer.Still, my new bikes don't have the legs for that track, so it's Taupo for me!!  Roll on Hampton Downs!!DTY

[Anonymous]

#10258

yeah Dave, we discussed the other guys running events at Puke when I was looking to commit to the AMCC day. The thing that really suprised me was when I rang John baker Ins they agreed to cover me for the track day. I don't know if that always happens or whether it was the structure of the "Advanced rider Training" day.That was a huge plus. Just out of curiosity whart is the deal with that. Do the insurers normally come to the party on track days. Des

[Dave Morris]

#10259

 The R75 has a new battery, but is the most finicky to start.  And the KTM has a ridiculously small battery, with only the kick starter working when its cold.  

try just over 1/2 choke, 3 or 4 twists of throttle and hit starter button. do not touch throttle until goes

[Anonymous]

#10260

Thanks Steve!I'm not used to the Bings yet, but I found that full choke wasn't working.  I had an 1976 R90S in California, and half a pump on the Dellortos was all it took.  At least the battery is pretty strong.DTY

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