Classic Nationals QMP 2013

[firko]

Maico's lived up to there name [Maico breako]..... Honda= Honda goes, Honda blows [a few CR125's have had replacement motors fitted LOL].....CCM stands for shitbox [not many finished more than a couple of laps]....those 4 stroke hybrids [mostly Honda engines in better frames]= shitbox's as well.   

John, I know you're trying to take the piss but general criticisms like that are nothing but offensive to people who own those bikes. You know quite well that Maicos are far from shitboxes, how many were at the pointy end, and to call CCMs shitboxes based on a fluke situation is pretty flucking cruel. Both of my Yamahas shit 'emselves with minor but terminal problems so are all Yamahas shitboxes too? We had a great weekend with great people so why spoil the vibe with unfounded  negative comments about the bikes owned by good people who helped to make the meting such a success? Very disappointing, you should know better than that John.

[Tossa]

It was just a brilliant weekend, no more no less and we travelled 9000kms round trip and were not disappointed.  Bikes break and that's classic MX!!

[Simo63]

Firko it was nice to finally meet you and I am as disappointed as you that the parts I lent you didn't fix your bikes so that Robyn and Sarah could ride them.  They were pretty much the first people we spoke to when we woke on Friday morning after getting and and setting up late Thursday night (thanks again Vandy.. you rock mate ).  We never did get to share those margaritas ... maybe next time

Maico's lived up to there name [Maico breako]..... Honda= Honda goes, Honda blows [a few CR125's have had replacement motors fitted LOL].....CCM stands for shitbox [not many finished more than a couple of laps]....those 4 stroke hybrids [mostly Honda engines in better frames]= shitbox's as well.   

John, I know you're trying to take the piss but general criticisms like that are nothing but offensive to people who own those bikes. You know quite well that Maicos are far from shitboxes, how many were at the pointy end, and to call CCMs shitboxes based on a fluke situation is pretty flucking cruel. Both of my Yamahas shit 'emselves with minor but terminal problems so are all Yamahas shitboxes too? We had a great weekend with great people so why spoil the vibe with unfounded  negative comments about the bikes owned by good people who helped to make the meting such a success? Very disappointing, you should know better than that John.

Don't worry about Davey ... he's just taking the piss .. he's a bit like that .... everyone is a Homo and any bike he hasn't prepared is a shitbox according to him.  He's a Kiwi so I'm not going to defend him at all (   ) but he is a great guy and he's much better when he's had his medication

[firko]

Don't worry about Davey ... he's just taking the piss .. he's a bit like that 

I know he is Craig but in all of the good vibes that came out of the Nats, calling peoples prides and joy shitboxes on this positive thread is pretty poor form. The sarcasm in Johns intent doesn't translate on the page and if I didn't know and like John I'd be looking to pop him one on the naza if it was my Maico or CCM that he's calling a shitbox. That kind of "your bike's a shitter but mine's faultless" shit is my pet hate. People love their own bike and to me calling them shitboxes is almost like saying......"you're a nice bloke but fluck you're daughter's ugly".

[KTM47]

For various reasons I didn't get to attend the meeting. Congratulation to all those involved QMP, MQ, MQ Executive (for being willing to do it) the riders and officials.

Also Mark I agreed with you we don't need negativity. After all if everyone in the EVO 500 class only rode the best bike they would be all Maico 490s.

I'm glad to see Vern's bike has finally been approved and that the B optional arm (if genuine) is approved.

[suzuki59]

Shit Uncle you sure have some crappy luck especially with  wounding yourself on motorcycles.
It sure sounded like a great weekend and congrats to all the participants and winners and a  big well done to Five time 2013 champ Elvis.

[VMX247]

the good gear      

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[Tossa]

she's only just started uploading long slow process!!

[Slakewell]

Some pre 78 250 action

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqEYkES17rY

[Davey Crocket]

Your gonna have to fix that gearbox soon Mic, before it ends up all over the track.

[FireKwaka]

Ahh, thanks for that, isn't it good to be able to relive the moment.

[2 shocks]

A word of congratulations to all of the organisers, it was a magnificent event and would love to go to QVMX again next year, even tho South Australia is a lot closer for us Victorians. A special thanks to the folks who helped us source another shock, my freshly rebuilt Ohlins blew a seal on the way up from Melbourne, cant remember the chaps names, but he was gold. Didnt help much tho, 4 laps of practice and blew a base gasket. My son said it was the best VMX track he had ridden on and was really pissed off he couldnt race.

Many Thanks

Ken Baker Maico 54

[firko]

my freshly rebuilt Ohlins blew a seal on the way up from Melbourne 

Jeez Ken, blowing the Ohlins out on the trailer is pretty ordinary, I'd be taking them back to whoever it was who rebuilt them pronto with a big scowl on my face and a loud and menacing "fix them for nothing" on my lips .

[Rossvickicampbell]

roll on PA 

[Slakewell]

Your gonna have to fix that gearbox soon Mic, before it ends up all over the track.

Yup it got worse as the weekend went on. Brad had rebuilt it just before the event and found a seized bearing on the end of the shift drum. I thought it was the dogs between 3rd and 4th. I have an all new motor and gearbox for the new year so all should be good. Kato's dont normally have gearbox problems.