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Clubroom => General Discussion => Topic started by: reg on January 21, 2014, 07:47:47 pm
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There doesn't seem to be a lot of talk about this event, never been to it.
Is it worth while to travel from Sydney as a spectator for the weekend ?
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I'm heading down for the first time this year as well, the attraction for me over the CD events is the Speedway & Dirttrack part.
Can't wait.
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Hey Slidey. bully an Tm ready ;)
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There doesn't seem to be a lot of talk about this event, never been to it.
Is it worth while to travel from Sydney as a spectator for the weekend ?
Yes its worth travelling 7000+ km for :P
http://forum.ozvmx.com/index.php?topic=28479.msg278158#msg278158
http://www.geoffmorrisconcepts.com/11/capturing-the-moment/?filter=17
Over in competition....tyres are still cooling from Troy Bayliss Classic :P :)
http://forum.ozvmx.com/index.php?topic=32236.msg314741
Jimmy Baker giving Kens new Maico mid flight directional changes 8)
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Hilly giving the 400 a handfull
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Henry Leatham
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Mark and Andy
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JB on KB's RZ
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KB on KB's RZ
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Jody Mason YZ360B
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Jake CR125m
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KB CR250M
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KB TT500
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convinced yet :)
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Reg,well worth the trip,as a spectator theres just so much to look at in all diciplines,with viewing platforms for most tracks,good value weekend, :P
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It is fantastic. Not just the dirt bikes,......you have to see the road race part as well. The amount of rare and wonderful
machinery is amazing. When you see Kenny and Barry Horner's Vincents you will know what I mean. Not to mention
some amazing speedway/dirttrack hardware eg. 880 JAP, supergharged Vincents,Rotrax JAP, etc. etc.
One tip,....take a shoulder bag for carrying stuff like a camera,notepad,food and drink. The place is big. Also use the
transport provided and tip the driver(local C.F.A.) See ya there!
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Seano is going Mark. I don't know whether that's a good thing or bad ;D
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What dates will it run over , and is there camping on site or just head up to the pub ,
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Hey Scott, what are them shitbox Hondas doing in amongst that Euro stuff
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We wouldn't miss it. The dirt track is the big attraction to my mates and I. While we love the Classic Dirt concept and would never miss it, the HBBB gives us a chance to use our dirt track tackle.
We're taking some good gear this year, all the big 750's and short track framers we can muster plus some very rare speedway stuff. And lets not forget the launch of Roger Harvey's latest book on the Sunrasia Desert rally. There's some serious partying as well, probably not as intense at Classic Dirt but not too shabby just the same ;).
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Have not miss them Well worth going I have taking my 80year old Dad and He love it ..
And I have Neaver taking a Bike to this event ....never
thear is so much to see and so many Blokes to meet its Great ...
Go
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Yes you can camp there, lots do.
You will get to see Vinduro bikes (2010)
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You will meet a lot of motley looking people...
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(2011)
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And a motley assortment of bikes...
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Some talented guys doing tricks...
hey guys, check this out
No not yet, I messed it up, I'II do it again
You watching, you watching
I'll get it this time
Here we go
here we go
I got it this time
I can balance on one leg
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(2013)
This is how you start a friggen Maico boys
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And more guys doing tricks, The Superman, vintage style!
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More News on the event will be coming out in early Feb
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What dates will it run over , and is there camping on site or just head up to the pub ,
scroll down to forms and click :)
http://www.ma.org.au/index.php?id=1808
Motley Crew pfft....Pro's 8)
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Even some overseas entrants .
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I can feel a road trip coming on ! A good excuse for a boys weekend away, so are the 2 Steve's going to join me.
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G'day Curly, at this stage there's 4 of us going down in my car towing Steve's trailer. maybe we can get a convoy going from Syd.
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make that three Stevens, Burkenstein in
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That'll be confusing at 11pm on the Friday night.
Word is no unreg pit bikes, is that dinkum?
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not allowed last year either Slidey
tony
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Word is no unreg pit bikes, is that dinkum?
Yeap, thems the breaks,,, old ER185 is looking good now hey ;D
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nothing about camping on Fri night . can you camp then . Iain
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Word is no unreg pit bikes, is that dinkum?
not allowed last year either Slidey
They've never really been allowed but I've ridden around on AJ's Weslake Metisse one year and an unregistered DT1 another time with no problems other than a scowl from Jim Scaysbrook when I rode the Metisse through the road race pits. This year I'm bringing my Russian 49cc 2 stroke pushbike which will be legal as it's legal for the street. The only problem is that I don't think it'll have much of a hope of hauling my fat arse up the hill approaching the road race circuit ;D. I once commandeered Big Alberts SL125 Honda powered Yamaha YZ80 pitbike and got into trouble from the steward for doing laps of the dirt track dressed in shorts and a t shirt (I did have a helmet on though ;D).
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I've got a dunger Z50 I was gunna take to run to the bog & back.
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They talk about it but don't police it,I have seen kids riding up & down all day on dads modern,pissing everybody off with dust going all over there camp in the roadrace section & nothing was done about it >:(
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Trouble is,.... it is a public place with paying customers. One day somebody will have their big toe run over by
some knob on an unregistered shitbox and no licence=no insurance =SUE THE BASTARDS=NO EVENT.
Hope I'm wrong but this is the generation of litigation. And the prick suing probably helped to push start the bike!
cheers Mark
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They talk about it but don't police it,I have seen kids riding up & down all day on dads modern,pissing everybody off with dust going all over there camp in the roadrace section & nothing was done about it >:(
Lead by example and at the very least you can hold the high ground when ya tell em to fork off nice and politely ;)
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Hey firko! I'm hoping to get SL125 powered YZ80C going for this years HBBB. It last appeared there about 1997 or 1998 when you rode it (Oz per 80 nationals). Gee it's been 10 years since I started it! I better get cracking......
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Word is no unreg pit bikes, is that dinkum?
not allowed last year either Slidey
They've never really been allowed but I've ridden around on AJ's Weslake Metisse one year and an unregistered DT1 another time with no problems other than a scowl from Jim Scaysbrook when I rode the Metisse through the road race pits. This year I'm bringing my Russian 49cc 2 stroke pushbike which will be legal as it's legal for the street. The only problem is that I don't think it'll have much of a hope of hauling my fat arse up the hill approaching the road race circuit ;D. I once commandeered Big Alberts SL125 Honda powered Yamaha YZ80 pitbike and got into trouble from the steward for doing laps of the dirt track dressed in shorts and a t shirt (I did have a helmet on though ;D).
Yeah that's very responsible Firko....as an elder of our sport who preaches all the doo's and don'ts to our VMX population, are you proud of being so irresponsible in front of possibly hundreds of spectators at the dirt track? DICKHEAD....You are not above the rules of motorsport. No body is. Everything we do should be for the "betterment of the sport". And to think you have an international audience with your voice in VMX mag ::) Would you practice the same type of irresponsible behavior at at any CD event? I DOUBT IT, afterall, the magazine, who runs the Classic Dirt events, is part of your bread and butter and you wouldn't do anything to jeopordise that. Or would you? And then there's the fact that this forum holds an international audience.....
Maybe I should of taken up Drakies proposition of me being security to control the dickheads who risk ruining the event each and every year. There is no way known I would let you ride around the place on your little Russian piece of poo, unless it had full road registration. THEY ARE THE RULES....AND THEY ARE FOR EVERYBODY . The volunteers who help run the show have better things to do than chase after morons who think they are above the rules....like flag duties so the punters who follow the rules can keep riding without any worries, or the roving marshals who keep the volunteers fed and watered so they don't drop off their perches, or the people at the gate who keep entries flowing in an orderly manner, or the office people who make it all work so nobodies bikes get pinched....and on it goes. If catching the provided for free shuttle buses is too much of an inconvenience for someone of your stature and notoriety in the VMX community , maybe a pushbike or some walking will do you the world of good. If you get me kicked off the forum, so be it, but you really should lead by example :-[
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Wow that's a bit of a blast. For a start the mini bike situation was at Broadford but wasn't at the HBBB. It was after a dirt track about 15 years ago in front of about five people (see Big Als post). Paul Stacker was on the track at the same time with his 490 Maico mini doing burnouts in front of the MA stewards including the one who (smilingly) chipped me. Because I'd been photographing the meeting I'd been using the bike as transport so everyone knew I was out there. My misdemeanour was to get into the red mist and give it the beans for a couple of laps. I misled you by not telling the full story. My bad. Do you honestly think I'd go out on a mini bike in the middle of the HBBB? Do you think they'd let me within a cooee of the track, even if I wanted to? Not a flucking chance. As far as me riding the Metisse around the place a few years ago...it's funny that I stopped to talk with David White, Drakey and Jim Scaysbrook a number of times and they were more interested in the bike than the fact it had no rego. David White even offered me a ride one of the MA museum bikes which he was parading around the place all weekend while Drakey himself rode the unregistered electric dirt bike as transport.
Would you practice the same type of irresponsible behavior at at any CD event? I DOUBT IT, afterall, the magazine, who runs the Classic Dirt events, is part of your bread and butter and you wouldn't do anything to jeopordise that. Or would you? And then there's the fact that this forum holds an international audience.....
Boy are you wrong on this one. As far as VMX being my bread and butter, you might be interested to know that I don't receive one penny for my contributions to the magazine, nor do I have any financial stakes in the company. I contribute purely for the love of the magazine and the sport, and no other reason. Because of illness and other family matters I've backed off on features over the last few issues but I'm currently back into it getting a few feature pieces together...at my own time and expense. As far as acting like a dickhead at Classic Dirt, that's purely in the eye of the beholder of course. I may have ridden the odd unregistered pit bike or motocross bike around the grounds, I think most of us are guilty of that, no big deal. I've never acted inappropriately at either event except for forgetting to return my press vest two years in a row at HBBB and getting a little pissed on the Saturday night and firing up the moto blender to pass out free Margaritas to thirsty punters so if that makes me a dickhead, so be it.
There is no way known I would let you ride around the place on your little Russian piece of poo, unless it had full road registration. THEY ARE THE RULES....AND THEY ARE FOR EVERYBODY .
And why not? It's a flucking bicycle and is totally legal on public roads. If you feel it's inappropriate without ever seeing it, let me suggest you wait until you see the bike before passing judgement. I'm surprised and a bit taken aback by your attitude to my lightweight post. I think the ratio of appropriate behaviour to dickhead behaviour in my life in motorcycling is far on the side of appropriate and that includes never being chipped for any wrongdoings at every Classic Dirt and three HBBB's. I think you may have overreacted a wee bit.
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I have a slightly different view/perspective on bikes (registered or otherwise) being ridden around the various compounds, particularly the motocross area. Being camped beside a dirt track that had pit bikes constantly running up and down I had every belonging with me coated with a thick layer of dust that I'm still cleaning away today. Just when the dust settled and you could start to breath fresh air again along came another pit bike at warp speed and your back to square one.
Not allowing them to be ridden at all is fine with me and my lungs.
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Bahnsy I am starting to feel guilty.... Damn have to try to register my little 960cc three wheeled pit bike ;)...Tim754
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Fair enough Firko. IF it was made obvious that the mini bike dirt track saga wasn't at HBBB, there would of been no harsh words from me directed to you. Please accept my apology for calling you a dickhead over it.
If you were riding the Metisse around in a responsible manner and not blasting around the place, that is generally accepted as kosher, particularly if you were doing the press rounds or in any official capacity.
I will say that there are some ambiguities with what Drakie asks the Marshals to police and what he lets slide by himself. I just figure that he's so busy with running the event that he doesn't have the headspace left to deal with idiots riding at race pace all over the place and annoying the fluck out of everybody. (see BAHNZY's post). I have seen and heard him lose the plot with a few morons who think they are above the rules though.
With the popularity of HBBB and the size of the crowd, all the unregistered, non helmet wearing, warp speed idiots on pit bikes and full size bikes are an accident looking for somewhere to happen. And we all know what that will lead to with today's litigious world.
As for what happens when the riding hours are over, it's entirely up to the individual to entertain themselves and have fun as long as no motor bike is involved and they aren't harming anybody else. I know I've woken up a bit worse for wear on Sunday mornings after getting carried away with socialising.
Again, sorry for the harsh words.....it seems I did get a bit carried away ::)
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Again, sorry for the harsh words.....it seems I did get a bit carried away ::)
No worries whatsoever.....You're not the first person to call me a dickhead and you most definitely won't be the last. All good ;).
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Gidday to all, please keep this in mind - most of us that were brought up on the famous xr75's 1974 thru 1978 and rm80's yz80's, daxes or home made mini bikes, this is what its all about: fun, resto's, rekindling of our childhood memories etc. why spoil it for majority of us older blokes and our kids, after all this is a bike bonanza. ok around the pits some of them should be kept to a lower speed as they can be a little annoying and noisy at times, but I bet you most would be quicker around broadford main track than the majority of riders on bigger bore bikes. you should consider the amount of mini bikes that are likely to come to this event every year and the money spent on them, just like the bigger capacity bikes. sure there is the odd occasional woody that gives us grief, but who cares because without these maybe we would not have a BBB. after the absolute bullshit that went on in 2013 people and friends of mine being told to f**k off by a certain person and the way they were dealt was a disgrace. let them in and try and police it a bit more. Bear
I agree with you 100% on the mini's Bear. I love my little XR's and CR80's. They are what started my love affair with motocross. However, you have to consider that the Broadford complex is a public place and in reality, it's no different than expecting to ride around your local park. IT IS ILLEGAL and could very well ruin the event if something nasty was to happen. And please remember, Insurance for these type of events is hard to get on one hand, and very expensive on the other. And then, if a claim was made by someone on an unregistered bike in a public space, no doubt the insurance investigator will put a red line through the policy as it would be deemed "non compliance" with the insurance policy
I don't think anybody wants to stop the period correct mini's from coming to HBBB, BUT with the amount of people who think it's ok to be riding through the swap meet area, doing wheelies through the camp grounds and on the roads around the complex, I can understand the organisers stance on Mini bikes. An area to ride the mini's would be great, but until that happens, it is what it is. Maybe they could slot in a time for the mini's to get out on the main GP track and show the big boys how it's done.... Drakie, you got your eyes on this good buddy?
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Again, sorry for the harsh words.....it seems I did get a bit carried away ::)
No worries whatsoever.....You're not the first person to call me a dickhead and you most definitely won't be the last. All good ;).
Thanks Mark, I'd hate for there to be any bad feelings.....
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It's worth bearing in mind that while the BBB is taking place the roads therein are considered public and as such Victorian road rules apply. The local Police DO come for a look around from time to time. So you CAN be booked for unregistered, unlicenced, .05, etc. Don't expect any sympathy from the organisers if you do cop a hefty fine for doing the wrong thing.
On a happier note, Penrite Oils are now the official sponsor of the Broadford Bike Bonanza:
Penrite backs the Bonanza in 2014
January 23, 2014
Penrite - 2014 naming right sponsors
2014 heralds a new era for the Broadford Bike Bonanza as Motorcycling Australia (MA) confirms Penrite Oil has signed on as the official naming rights sponsor.
The event will become known as the Penrite Oil Bonanza and in 2014 will pay tribute to the historical Castrol Six Hour Desert Race and BP Sunraysia Desert Rally eras.
MA Chief Executive, David White said the partnership between Penrite and the Bonanza is a perfect marriage and that the future of the Bonanza is in great hands with Penrite on board.
“The Penrite Oil Bonanza is such a unique event on the historic motorcycling calendar. It’s a chance for bike enthusiasts to catch up with old friends and a showcase of some pretty interesting bikes that spend most of the year in people’s garages.” White said.
Penrite is an iconic, Australian owned and manufactured brand who has backed motorsport events and teams since it joined the market in 1926.
General Manager, Toby Dymond says, “Penrite prides itself on its involvement in motorsport and the affiliation with the Bonanza will allow us to highlight a specific range of products that suit the specialist bikes which turn up at the event.”
The Penrite Oil Bonanza is held over Easter weekend on 19 and 20 April 2014. Entry forms are available from the Penrite Oil Bonanza website at www.ma.org.au
About the Penrite Oil Bonanza
* The Penrite Oil Bonanza is held at the Victorian State Motorcycle Complex (in Broadford, Victoria).
* The event is a non-competitive event (ego’s not included) using all the circuits within the complex.
* Track time is allocated to riders and machines according to factors such as speeds, abilities, and the period the bike falls into.
* There are a range of activities during the weekend including the popular swap meet, specific marque displays and the annual gala dinner.
* The event is in its sixth year and growing in entries. In 2014, organisers are expecting around 4,000 entries.
* Camping is available at the venue or accommodation can be found in nearby Broadford.
Tex
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The beginning of the POB (POBBB?) era. Congrats to Penrite for taking on the role!
It's worth bearing in mind that while the BBB is taking place the roads therein are considered public and as such Victorian road rules apply. The local Police DO come for a look around from time to time. So you CAN be booked for unregistered, unlicenced, .05, etc. Don't expect any sympathy from the organisers if you do cop a hefty fine for doing the wrong thing.
That's not all bad then - that means that because you are riding a 'motor vehicle' on public roads, even unregistered, means you can claim on TAC if you get hurt!
But apart from that, why not just add your pit bike (pre 1990) on to the entry for an extra $10 and you are covered?
Everyone needs to self police to shut down the d wits and the situation would never get out of hand.
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Well,......moving right along, I am really looking forward to the Bone-anza. Will get to meet some old mates and
a couple of forum members that I know through this forum . I hope that everybody who comes enjoys it.
Like I said before, the quality and quantity of bikes on show is amazing, not to mention some of the riding.
The speedway and dirt-track section is great spectating.
regards Mark
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Booked the bloody boat today 2 people sit up seats ( not even a bed type) 1 ute $820 return . Iain
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Booked the bloody boat today 2 people sit up seats ( not even a bed type) 1 ute $820 return . Iain
bring some extra cash for the book launch of Sunraysia Desert Rally and hopefully catch up with some VIP around the dirt tracks :P 8) !! That's Very Important People not Visually Impaired People ;)
Quote :: Brian"Clarko"Clarkson is one of the real characters of Aussie motocross. Note the #1 plate indicating that he was the Aussie 500 champion at the time. He won the Sunraysia Desert Rally on a TM400 (I think) and was one of the original batch of vintage mortocrossers on his Metisses back in the 80s. Nobody has lived life harder than Clarko and unfortunately it's caught up with him. He's not sailing too well these days with a burned out liver and other problems. Vern Grayson rang me just before Christmas to tell me that Brian was sinking fast but he's still hanging in there. A few of us are going up to see him in a couple of weeks. Being one of the toughest blokes I've ever met, I reckon he's got a few laps in him yet.
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Clarko's still hanging in there. He's as tough as a 179 Holden.
Despite some family dramas (mother had a stroke) I made a start on the OW72 Yamaha project today and hope to have it up and running for HBBB. I bought new Mitas dirt track tyres from Col last week so I'll fit them during the week and hopefully get the chassis up to rolling stage over the next fortnight. I'm doing an ignition swapsie on the 360 Yamaha tracker too and will probably bring my Cheney 360 along to make up the room on the 3 bike trailer. I was hoping to build the Fasttrack framed TM250 short tracker as well but one new bike at a time is enough 8).
I just hope we can convince Phippsy to bring his OW72 and my old Champion framed SC500 to add to the Klub Kevlar flat tracker theme with my, Jonesys and hopefully Yamaico Petes flat track tackle. We're even investing in one of those nancy boy electric grinder powered starter rollers for the 750's. There might also be a 2 stroke Margarita blender with us ;D.
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Good idea ! But be warned Firko, if you're using a grinder-powered start roller, just lean on them for bursts of 5 seconds or so at a time, as protracted use will soon lead to the emission of the fragrant odour of melting wiring...
Oh, and instead of being at the Phillip Island Classic last weekend, I spotted your mate Mick Hockley at the world Blokart champs last weekend... 8)
Forgot to add Firko, stick the bike in a high gear, fourth is good. Low gear will trash the starter in no time.
Graham Taylor has a substantial roller setup powered by a 12v battery and driven by 2 x Ford rat-trap starter motors, and he has to strap the bikes down with tie-downs to stop the knobblies skidding on the roller wheels.
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Multi task. A two stroke grinder Margarita blender rolling starter thingo.... ;)
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Oh, and instead of being at the Phillip Island Classic last weekend, I spotted your mate Mick Hockley at the world Blokart champs last weekend... 8)
Micks heavily into sail boarding so Blokarts aren't a million miles away in the progression of things. They appeal to me as well but it's a bit like salt lake racing.....too far to travel.
Good idea ! But be warned Firko, if you're using a grinder-powered start roller, just lean on them for bursts of 5 seconds or so at a time, as protracted use will soon lead to the emission of the fragrant odour of melting wiring...
I've decided to get one as well so I may look into those big block Chev starter motor driven starters. Jonesy's going the grinder power route but I've had reservations about them after sniffing Hockley's at Nepean dirt track while starting my cranky Maico. It smelled like my Jag dash did when the heater shit itself ;D. I'll be looking into the choices over the next couple of weeks.
I like this for its simplicity..............http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Py9RKnhUJs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Py9RKnhUJs)
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is this the main Bonanza thread?
just over 3 weeks to go and I can't wait. there's so much to see and do. Anybody else from the Canberra region or Heaven going along?
My boy wants us to camp on Sat night. Do you pick your own spot or do they allocate you a campsite? Where's the best place to set up? I'll be riding the mx track.
cheers
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Booked the bloody boat today 2 people sit up seats ( not even a bed type) 1 ute $820 return . Iain
That's not good News Say hi from all on VMX Forum
Actually Brian was on a 360 Husky when he Won the
Sunraysia ..
The Stig
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Sorry Ian I pressed the wrong quote button.. :-[ :-[
Was Referring to VMX 247 Quote About Brian Clarkson..
The Stig..
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Hey guys,
Just letting you know that for the first time your oil needs will be met on site. Yes, Penrite Oil will be selling their product from the Penrite Honda Motocross truck parked just behind the front office. Also, they will be giving all riders a sample from their range once you check in.
Cheers,
Peter Drakeford
Event Organiser - Penrite Oil Bonanza
Motorcycling Australia
Tel: (03) 9684 0515
Mob: 0422 299 003
www.ma.org.au
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Penrite,s bike range has got bigger and its good stuff been using in my 81 cr125 from the day i got it.Also the company i work for has been using Penrite since 1974 with no oil related problems ever. Just got given a case of the race castor to try and some chain lube and filter oil also thanks Penrite :) :) :)
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How's the local conditions there Geoff?? Are we gonna have to turn the Broadford bonanza into a vintage kayak race?? ;D
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I won an Australian Kayak Championship years ago, I'll be up for it ;-)
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I won an Australian Kayak Championship years ago, I'll be up for it ;-)
Fluck, with that and a home ground advantage the rest of us have no chance!! :'( Oh well, better pack some extra cans ;D
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How's the local conditions there Geoff?? Are we gonna have to turn the Broadford bonanza into a vintage kayak race?? ;D
Well we have had a bit of rain of late but it has only been a constant drizzle for the last couple of days, filled me water tank which is a bonus, it was only 5 or 6 weeks back I had to buy water so I reckon it rained about $200 worth :o
It has soaked in good, my paddocks although wet don't look that bad, I probably shouldn't mention it but I think I saw it clearing tonight.
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A couple of fine days since the rain now and everything is drying out nicely, paddocks are looking really loamy at the moment.
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Well I just entered for the event, just riding the KX400 in the Pre 80 MX sessions. I presume entering is automatically for both the Sat & Sunday?
The weather is looking awesome for the weekend, I think this'll be the first Bonanza that the unsealed areas won't be a dust-bowl, there isn't any rain forecast, just a slight drizzle in the lead-up to make the dirt nice :-)
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Today-Good Friday.Happy Easter everyone.
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I can make the trek on sunday..woo hoo.. what time should I get there??
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I can make the trek on sunday..woo hoo.. what time should I get there??
Sunrise ;-)
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But that's when I will be hitting the swag from satdy nite??? ???
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Top day. 8)
Pretty sure half the forum is attending,great to see the sport is alive and well. 8)
Very much like Classic Dirt setup days these Fridays.
Everyone cruizing into there camp spots.Saying gidday to riding mates in relaxed general sort of style,as if they had seen each other last week.
Sign on flowed nicely.
Penrite guys were set and smiling.Veri people had their promoting plot and everyone was happy sharing bike rebuilds/tea cups/jetting issues/ nos plastics finds and lifes other joys.
Once again the swapmeet was spread up the grassed area and into the top pits.
Discovered a big stack of pre80 REVs and Motorcycle News papers,with classic mx article.
Spent $$$$ 8)
Ride day tomorrow
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See ya tomorrow 247 :) Cheers Tim754
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Worked the gate all day today, greeted many smiling familiar faces and met some new top class folks as well, gonna spend the rest of the weekend trying to press the flesh with all those that I don't yet know also. Gonna be a top event, only got the 1 bike so she'll get a workout tomorrow for sure, come say g'day if I haven't yet seen ya! TM250 #811
Cheers, Brendan
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See ya tomorrow 247 :) Cheers Tim754
Always good to see you Tim,who needs power stearing in those great Aussie utes.She turned well with Anthony giving
instructions.
The naked Wasp women looked as good as usual,never a weight change. :P :)
Arrived at tracks 3pm.MX pits full.Camping full.Public parking full.Speedway full.
The whole show was flowing with traffic controlled between each discipline area.Nice too see mini bikes/pit bike riders helmeted and common curticy in traffic being applied.
Barnzy sailed on by saying, "come on Speedway Spectaculor is on". Off we go with veiwing at a premium.
Three deep with more forum members ducking and weaving from the mud being sprayed off speedway solos and sidecars whoopin around the track.
The smell of castor oil and methanol was such a buzz to end the evening off.Not to mention the amazing array of pre90 bikes . 8)
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WOW!!! Spent the day with old /new mates and family. The dirt track/speedway was fabulous.
The sound and smell of methanol burning Vincent's, 880 V twin JAPS, 500cc Weslakes,Jawas,GM's, JAPS, Goddens etc.
Also witnessed the maiden voyage of Bondy's CR500 waterbottle in a slider. He has done a beautiful job
building this bike. It is a real weapon. Need some big kahuna's to pilot that thing.
The PENRITE BONANZA would have to be one of the premier motorbike events in the country. It is a huge
event. Well done to all involved. Also picked up some goodies (thanks Foss and Herb) and met Alvin and Mia.
Great day! cheers Mark
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I'm recovering today. It was awesome the last 2 days. Gee BBB is getting HUGE!!! Is it just me or has it doubled in size other the last 2 years!!
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I went up yesterday for a look was a great day.
Hopefully have my KTM ready for next years.
The speedway was great to watch as I haven't seen them for years. Especially the JAP sidecars.
Rob
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got there today in time to make the red plate ride and we bashed and crashed our way around the hills on great ride, thx to the boys in charge and those on board. we only lost 1 guy and he had redone part of the course somehow?
relived the early mr mx days with 2 laps of the mx course.. ( a wr husky is no bike for the main mx track.. it was either sideways in the ruts or completely bottomed out in the dips).
ripped around the pre 78 for a few laps then slipped over to the road race for a peep
what a great day!
cheers to all the organisers
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Top event! There was a great variety of special and rare machinery - and their owners weren't too precious to use them.
Thanks go to the organisers and the volunteer support. Great job.
A bit of a special mention for John Orchard who spent plenty of his own time last night and this morning grooming the MX track - not because he was asked to but because it needed to be done. Its this sort of attitude from all involved towards the event which has made it as successful as it is.
If you haven't made a Bonanza event yet, get there! As Al Cathcart has pointed out....."There's NOTHING like the event and its format anywhere else IN THE WORLD!"
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Slider #29/Mark went looking for you today and got a lead to Jody Mason.Nice polite guy dripping with classic DT style. 8) Catch you up another time.
Watched Glen Bell and some other not too shabby riders on the pre90 track,then cruised over to pre78 circuit.We were amazed at the amount of people packing up,with the cost of entry/effort and not riding another full day.(perhaps Easter does that in Vic).
Vinduro guys returned from there ride via GMC headquarters.
Ducked over he hill to see another world- Road Racing,with black leathers and even blacker slicked back hair.Throw in a Dave Russell stunt setup and its all a big roar.
Amazingly full day.
Once again met with more great forum people on Easter Sunday,while sharing vmx banter.
Wishing you all a Happy Easter.
Cheers West Aussie crew.
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not too bad for your 8000thousand's post ;D
a happy and safe easter to you lot too 8)
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I turned up to Broadford on Friday arvo with out a bike as I was not going to ride spent hours talking and drinking with mates and thought I got to be in this so 4.40 am sat morn I went home and got a bike only done a couple of laps around the main mx track and about 20 laps on the d/t track so glad i went home for that bike was a fantastic weekend thanks to all who helped make it so
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Great weekend, worked all weekend as a flaggy on the main mx track, not a lot of riders using it, I think they where having more fun on the pre 78 track, the speedway and dirt track was great to watch, the road racing was also good, beautiful machinery, people everywhere. bring on next year. thanks to all who came,and it was great to catch up with the friends from interstate. and many thanks to everyone that supported me to help fix my trailer. and to my close friends, it was a worrying time for me.
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Another great event, well done to the organisers and volunteers that make it happen.
I was spectating again, but reckon I'll be back with bike(s) in 2015.
Tex
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The BB is a great event, however the condition of the main MX track on Saturday was atrocious! I guess I can't say this without offending someone but whoever made the decision to grossly over water the track to the point of it being almost shin deep thick gunk, has no idea. While the rest of the event seemed to go off nicely, The MX track on Saturday was utter pox verging on dangerous. Very poor indeed. I wasn't there on Sunday but hopefully for the riders it was much better.
K
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The BB is a great event, however the condition of the main MX track on Saturday was atrocious! I guess I can't say this without offending someone but whoever made the decision to grossly over water the track to the point of it being almost shin deep thick gunk, has no idea. While the rest of the event seemed to go off nicely, The MX track on Saturday was utter pox verging on dangerous. Very poor indeed. I wasn't there on Sunday but hopefully for the riders it was much better.
K
Big K's right the track was very disappointing I managed only 2 laps then had to put it away, I came a bloody long way for those 2 laps too, there was no need for the amount of water on the track, and I agree it was potentially dangerous and far from fun and enjoyable.
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Yes it was another ripper this year, As Canam said Good on Johnny Orchard on Sunday morning for sorting out the Main MX track, the pace was 100% up on Sat arvo. Everyone who fell down got back up and continued on, special shout out to the young lass on the YZ125 who kept on keeping on, great intestinal fortitude ;)
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Just got home and unloaded my gear ,Another big easter ,good to catch up with everyone .Track was shithouse on Saturday and if the organizers think they can serve that up and get everyone back next year there wrong. The track was better after johnny O hoeing the whole track and sunday was good Emma was on the YZ125K and she rode both days she had a few get offs but she kept going back and cutting out some good laps . I pulled up a bit sore after KBs fart machine and OvertheBars Ian stunt show last night .I pissed myself laughing for hours .The millers hit the spot too Thanks Alison & Steve .Andrew Hill .
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how were numbers of people to last year??
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Just got home and unloaded my gear ,Another big easter ,good to catch up with everyone .Track was shithouse on Saturday and if the organizers think they can serve that up and get everyone back next year there wrong. The track was better after johnny O hoeing the whole track and sunday was good Emma was on the YZ125K and she rode both days she had a few get offs but she kept going back and cutting out some good laps . I pulled up a bit sore after KBs fart machine and OvertheBars Ian stunt show last night .I pissed myself laughing for hours .The millers hit the spot too Thanks Alison & Steve .Andrew Hill .
So what exactly did the dynamic duo get up 2 hilly?? or is it too incriminating to put into print :-X ;D
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Slider #29/Mark went looking for you today and got a lead to Jody Mason.Nice polite guy dripping with classic DT style. 8) Catch you up another time.
Sorry I missed you 247. I was there for the sat. only. Next year I'll try for both days. Yes J.M. is a top bloke.
He was on fire Sat. especially riding his Weslake on the dirttrack. I spent the day in the pits with Jody and
Rick Wason,..another top bloke with a great sense of humour. I had a ball.
regards Mark
ps. what happened to Alvin? I watched him do a few laps early on.
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After being at every bike Bonaza i must say i think numbers were down on both day in the mx area one thing that was a stand out was the way Penrite presented themselves they were at every spot speedway road race and the main display at the mx track much better than Honda,s dismal efforts in past years. As for the track Im with Hilly it was absolutely terrible almost unridable for the first session and for John to have to go out and get it in a reasonable state says allot for his dedication to the cause a big thanks John. Had a great weekend of meeting up with some friends and some good campfire banter even if the track was so bad.
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I do agree the main track is not vmx friendly, and there was to much water. and for side cars, please give it a miss.
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Had a great day Saturday at the Bonanza and met more new people from the forum including Slider29. It was great to put a face to the names. Rode my dads Bultaco hagon and my Godden speedway bike most of the day. I think I was more tired watching Jody line up time after time than I was from riding. Worst part was I forgot to train last year and ran out of puff again. Might have to get off my ass this year and really set some goals.
Thanks to the sponsors and also to the many people that put in their time to make this event what it is. Regards Rick " fat man in a catsuit "
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PUSSY!! ;D
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FWIW, there's a post floating around on FaceSook along the lines of "14 hours in the car, 3 hours flagging, for 20 minutes on the track".
No idea of which track (I assume the road race track, but really am just guessing).
I was keen to go this year, but it's a week before the Nationals and Brownie points are in limited supply...
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A bit less water on the track and a bit more in the camp ground wouldn't have gone a stray.
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Haha. man down man down . I told jake to get the video going as soon as you got on it . nice work kept it pinned even on its side .
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Its always the enviroment and never the rider :P
Its compulsory to start the video camera whenever Ian is going to put on a show, another $10k of prize money lost!!