Gymkhana

[ohgood]

Originally Posted by Ming Chen

I know, we should not use tennis courts for gymkhana but the place is not in good shape, so might as well.

But for sure no brake marks as the space is relatively small and that we do not get to go that fast.

For helmets I totally agree, we should wear them whenever we ride. But here, we are in our first days and with the helmets we cannot communicate properly. Hope that we will keep things under control and have great fun.

I'm sorry, I was only being sarcastic... I did not think it might be taken literally.

that's actually a great job of using what is available , and making recreation where there was none.

[Ming Chen]

No need to feel sorry, there's a lot of truth in what you said.

[Vulfy]

Originally Posted by Ming Chen

How many times we should do it from start to finish?

I've a lot of attempts for under 30 seconds.

Welcome!

It is 5 laps. Here is the clip on GP8 and how to count laps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6AfZF72btc

If you guys are under 30 seconds for 5 laps, that is very competitive time for that course. Kudos!

[Ming Chen]

Thanks Vulfy

[Motogymkhanaman]

I intended posting a link to the NZ gymkhana website but it seems to have shrugged off this mortal coil

Oops, forgot about you folks down in New Zealand. There was a brave attempt to get things up and running there, but it has all gone very quiet. My old friend Allan Kirk of the Megarider organisation down in New Zealand has always said that getting people to ride the bike rather than just riding the (magnificent) scenery was always a difficult task.

[Harvey Krumpet]

Originally Posted by Motogymkhanaman

Oops, forgot about you folks down in New Zealand. There was a brave attempt to get things up and running there, but it has all gone very quiet. My old friend Allan Kirk of the Megarider organisation down in New Zealand has always said that getting people to ride the bike rather than just riding the (magnificent) scenery was always a difficult task.

Yup, that's my take on it. I'm from Northumberland originally & lived in Scotland for 12 years, it may be hard to believe but the riding & roads down here knock those fantastic areas into a cocked hat. I'm still pinching myself after 17 years of it.

[Knightwork]

I was over in Birmingham @ BMW a couple weeks or so ago--Saw ya'll setting up the course and running it -would really be interested in participating and probably would bring a couple more guys from Mississippi with me next time ya'll do a GK

I did not have time to do anything after they got thru working on my bike --had to trailer back to Ms. and see my daughter --she had come home from college and I promised to go out with her and a bunch of friends---

Thought about how much good it would do me and how much I could learn from Ya'll --

Let me know when ya'll gonna do it again

Thanks Knightwork

[Ming Chen]

Sorry for the sound.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1xkPs9K1Ao

[Motogymkhanaman]

A great photo series from the Moto Gymkhana events in Poland.

[Redclayrider]

Originally Posted by Knightwork

I was over in Birmingham @ BMW a couple weeks or so ago--Saw ya'll setting up the course and running it -would really be interested in participating and probably would bring a couple more guys from Mississippi with me next time ya'll do a GK

I did not have time to do anything after they got thru working on my bike --had to trailer back to Ms. and see my daughter --she had come home from college and I promised to go out with her and a bunch of friends---

Thought about how much good it would do me and how much I could learn from Ya'll --

Let me know when ya'll gonna do it again

Thanks Knightwork

Knightwork, you and any one else are welcomed to attend our next event. It will be next spring. The date has not been set yet. I'm sure it will be posted here, on AMGRASS, and Bamarides.

[Vulfy]

Quick update: To my complete and utter surprise, my DRZ was recovered. Gas tank was banged up, so had to replace it. A few weeks at the local mechanic, finally got her back.
New tires, chain, rear sprocket, brakes.
Took her out for a spin. Hopping between different ergonomics of Triumph and DRZ is a bit of a challenge. New tires didn't provide grip that I could trust yet, as well. Gonna start posting more practice videos on her, weather permitting.

I really want to get to that 30 second mark this season.

[Motogymkhanaman]

Well done Vulfy on getting your bike back. There is no better feeling than when what was lost is found again.

Looking forward to seeing your videos, but isn't it getting a bit cold in NYC now? Cold tyres and slippery surfaces give you a real good workout on those throttle control skills and generally improve your confidence.

[Motogymkhanaman]

Check this out!

My bike won't do Moto Gymkhana is a cry we often hear, so it's always nice to see a rider proving beyond doubt that it doesn't matter what bike you ride, it's how you ride it that counts.

[TheWall]

Originally Posted by Vulfy

Quick update: To my complete and utter surprise, my DRZ was recovered. Gas tank was banged up, so had to replace it. A few weeks at the local mechanic, finally got her back.
New tires, chain, rear sprocket, brakes.
Took her out for a spin. Hopping between different ergonomics of Triumph and DRZ is a bit of a challenge. New tires didn't provide grip that I could trust yet, as well. Gonna start posting more practice videos on her, weather permitting.

I really want to get to that 30 second mark this season.

Woohoo! Glad to hear your ride has been recovered!

[Harvey Krumpet]

Great news Vulfy!

Great vid MGman!