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Danger_dave
Posted on Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 11:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Not much Buell content - but I think it's a good yarn.



I've followed the construction of the Z man's Z-1 Post Classic Racer since it was bone stock.
Felt the lightweight crankshaft that cost thousands, seen most of the additions - the Ohlins suspension etc etc - till it's a 140 horsepower demon.

So I had a vested interest in volunteering to cover the NZ Post Classic Grand Prix for Kiwi Rider.

Dude's running ethanol on the day.
2 x 6 lap races and a main 12 lapper for the title.

The Pukekohe track is an Hour out of Auckland. I rode the Buell out in cool and showery conditions and got there just as he was reaching for his helmet for the first 6 lapper.



The bike looks a treat, but unfortunately it only got a few feet from the pits and it started spewing oil. Missed the first race entirely.



MIA


Vince carried the day in Race 1



From an interesting field





So I cranked up the 80s music on my iPod walked the pits while the boys got the leak fixed for race 2.







Then took in a BEARS race


This is my mechanic - we take good pix of heeem.


Then there was parade laps




And I did more laps of the pits. Bumped into Tracy and the Z was ready for race 2.


I crashed the control tower


And made down to turn one for the start of the six lapper.
Z man lead into turn 1 - nice!





By the end of the second lap he had gapped them and pulling away.


Then a heavy shower blew in and they red flagged the race.
Yeah - you got it - it was after getting up time.


The Z went for the intermediates for the sprint finish.
Tight through turn 1 on the restart


But by the time they got to turn 3 he was pulling away again.


I looked to see the following field, and then when I look back - Z MAN!!!!


Now that's going to leave a mark!


The Kwaka! Auuuuughhhh!!!!!


Whew - he's bounced straight back up.


But they pushed him off the track and Vince held sway.


Z mans on the truck


Ooooh. Bugger.


'What are your chances of getting to the grid for the feature race Z Man?'
'100%'.
Sounded optimistic to me at the time - but the boys were pumped.



So I watched some more BEARS and twiddled my lenses.


THEY DID IT.
It was cobbled together, but sure enough - guess who lead into turn 1 in the feature race.


Pulling away by three


When - Oh dear again! - Whew not Z Man at least.










Meanwhile on a drying track the Z's gapped 'em again with half a bike.








And went on to win the feature race comfortably. Outstanding.
His young bloke is taking a photo of the trophy presentation for me.


I headed for home - and caught up with the showers.
It was kinda OK but.





Aren't motorcycles fun. :deal
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Pregrid
Posted on Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 12:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

GREAT pics of some great bikes. Great job!
Dave (too)
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Tdiddy
Posted on Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 09:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Very nice!!!
You always have the best pictures DD.
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Rick_a
Posted on Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 11:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I love those older bikes. They sound far better than modern bikes, and race prepped look better, too. I'm sure they're quite the challenge to ride at their limits.
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