2009 qvmx sunshine coast mcc vintage nationals update

[firko]

 Apologies that most of my photos are taken from the announcers tower but that was my Nats home for 3 days.
               
               

[mx250]

Some more pics here.
http://www.dirtbikeworld.net/forum/showthread.php?t=60690

There's some great pixies over there, pit shots, general track layout shots and action shots. Here are two of my favourites......

[Nathan S]

Other memories from the event:

*During the 125 practice, I got a big shove from behind. WTF? This is practice, you lunatic! I looked back to see me travelling buddy Noel laying on the ground, looking sheepish... 

*Same practice session, I got to watch Snowy test-crash his new Husky 125. He tells me that it crashes just like his Husky 250 - and I believe him because he's probably the world's foremost expert on the topic.

*Burt on the Evo 125 was very nearly as impressive as he was on the Evo open bike, but technical dramas killed off his hopes in the first race. Doubly impressive when you consider that it was the (equally) oldest bike in the race.

*Meeting, and catching up with a bunch of top people - including those "turds in a swimming pool" WAers. This is really what makes racing VMX so special.

*My dices with the bloke on the Bultaco and the bloke on the Maico in the pre-70 250 races. Sure we weren't setting the world on fire, but it was a bundle of fun.

*Dicing with Noel on the 125. We're about the same speed at Heaven events, so it makes sense that we'd be about the same speed at Conondale - but it still feels weird to travel so far to race against the same bloke... 

Did I mention the words "top event" enough times yet?

[RIBBO]

Top Weekend.A big thanks to all the sponsors,Pete Andrews for all his assistance,Shoey for the use of the
Husky CR500 and to Firko for the Entertainment.

[Tossa]

- including those "turds in a swimming pool" WAers.

Can someone explain the turds reference!!  I know there might have been one but what the hells going on.  No I wasn't there but seem a bit dismayed as the black Ducks that went over there were some of the nicest guys I know, and a good laugh.  the only protest i have heard of that involved WA was the pre65's (and I know that one, Firko you know my thoughts on that)

Someone clarify please

[Nathan S]

Several pages back, SunPrairieJimmy made a comment where he said something like "The WAers are making themselves as popular as a turd in a swimming pool with their carrying-on" - which was the complete opposite of what most of us found them to be like.

I spoke to several of them several times over the weekend (particularly Alison who seems to materialise out of thin air at times), and I never saw anything but smiling faces and good attitudes.

There was an issue brought up by some of the WA contingent, but I know too little about it to comment.

[Tossa]

Several pages back, SunPrairieJimmy made a comment where he said something like "The WAers are making themselves as popular as a turd in a swimming pool with their carrying-on" - which was the complete opposite of what most of us found them to be like.

I spoke to several of them several times over the weekend (particularly Alison who seems to materialise out of thin air at times), and I never saw anything but smiling faces and good attitudes.

There was an issue brought up by some of the WA contingent, but I know too little about it to comment.

Thanks Nathan, thought that might be the case.  Yep Alison is a great character and a real VMX character, she can talk under water.  Never fails to make me laugh.  i wonder sometimes how Steve gets a word in

I know there was a protest put in about the pre 65 and that came from someone renowned for it and I distance myself from it as Firko knows

I've kept an I on the thread regarding the pre78, and I thought people were getting a bit too teste over it and well done for the way you held your head up mate

[Mike]

Hi Tossa,
I'm a member of VMXWA and know the West Australian you refer to very well, in fact since I was about 4 years old!!  I also know his Father, Mother and brothers, as well as his wife and kids.  I know he has assisted me and many others with pipes, frames, welding and advice whenever needed.  I know he also dedicated many years to help other folks make VMXWA a sound and viable club which thrives today.  You have made several comments on this public forum regarding his so called influence at the nationals and then state in your last post that you want to distance yourself from it?  You also say in your last post that he made a protest in pre 65, I think you will find that the protest was made by Dave Tanner as already stated in another thread, however like you I was not there and don't know the full details!!
My point is I get upset when somebody quite happily will name people and make reference to them on a public forum based on others oppinions and very limited knowledge about the efforts and good work that individual has done.  I also get upset when I recall how when you showed up for one of your first VMXWA events that you were welcomed and included without prejudice or judgement.  I would hope that you would show the same respect for other club members.
Just my oppinion.
Mike Gordon #45 VMXWA

[Tossa]

All comment taken on board Mike and if I have made a mistake then I apology here in the open if I am incorrect.  No one doubts the work he has put into the VMX scene in WA and the club has become stronger for it

[Mike]

Fair enough, see ya at Wandering.

[firko]

the Works shocks were replaced with YSS and later with rare Wilbur shocks

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I just got a call from Walter to add to the above statement regarding the shocks on Dean Burts Suzuki. The shocks were actually a hybrid Technoflex/Promax custom built for Dean by Walter. Sorry to confuse the issue.

[Ji Gantor]

So Glen Bells bike is totally legal.
So does that mean that I can fit Simon upside down forks and disc front brakes to my Yamaha YZ490 K 1983 for the Pre 85 263 class ?

Cool I will start looking for the parts for next year, after all there is now a presedent set.

Ji

[shoey]

precedent

Is a result of successful challenge.

A precedent or authority is a legal case establishing a principle or rule that a court or other judicial body utilizes when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues or facts.

[Ji Gantor]

Sorry I am not quite sure.
Was or is the bike Glen rode class legal?
Was his bike checked for class approval.
If it is than we can all use said parts right.

Ji

[motomaniac]

precedent

Is a result of successful challenge.

A precedent or authority is a legal case establishing a principle or rule that a court or other judicial body utilizes when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues or facts.

Well not that this forum is the jury but reading though the pre 78 protest its seems that the wave disc and protapers are good but rubber mounted handle bars and 3mm less offset in your triples are not'at least for pre 78
I'm getting a wave disc for my 84 as well.They are lighter,dissipate heat better and throw the crud off better .They also look great.My CR250 is gunna look the goods.

ps I'd get Simons too but my chances are so slim Im not even going to contemplate it