RAPID BIKES August Issue Out Now!

Time flies when you’re having fun! It’s hard to believe the August issue of Rapid Bikes is now on sale, and it looks like being the best one yet!
The time has rolled around for the annual 1000cc comparo, and with new bikes coming from Honda and Kawasaki, along with the established chargers from Suzuki, Yamaha, Ducati and Aprilia, it’s sure to be a tough contest.
Also in this months issue, Rennie goes nuts on BMW’s sensational HP2 Mega Moto and the Ninja 250 is subject to the Quick Test examination.
It doesn’t get much better for modified bike lovers either. Our feature bike is Leonard Azzopardi’s awesome Nitro-burning Top-Bike contender, all 1200-horsepower of it! Next on the list is Byron Manthey’s turbo sleeper 929, followed by the funky 1960s Funny-Car inspired “Spooky” GSX-R1100 drag bike and Ben Rumsy’s WSBK-style R1.
The first-half of our IOM TT report will keep your eyes glued to the pages, as will the final instalment of the legendary Ron Toombs’s career, as told by his good mate Tony Hatton. Workshop explains GPS data logging, Used Ride for August is the 2003 R6, and our Tuned Ride is the classic GS1000 Suzuki.

OK, I wont complain about the goat track ......... yeah I will, who's bloody idea was that, and whos idea was it to send me out in front .... PABS!!! I felt like I was the crash test dummy. It's all good, I'm tough, and I quite enjoyed it as a riding experience ... one that I will avoid in the future You learn a lot about your bike on roads like that, and you learn a lot about yourself too, like the pain thresh-hold, a kidney belt would have been worthwhile.

It was certainly a great day, nice weather, mostly good company (who invited that midget and the old dude ) a good feed, and an awesome run ... or three through O'Sullivans with Squishy as a chase bunny. I was quite proud of myself for being able to tag with Squishy (aka: Squash, aka: Josh) after all, he is much more experienced on a sports bike than me, and had a much better bike, but I kept my composure, didn't push toooo hard, and stayed close all the way. That was really the first 'balls and all run' I have done on the Ninja, and coming from the Hyo cruiser, its a big difference.

Nice to meet some new riders, hope you all enjoyed the day, hope to see you all on another ride soon

Get your gear on, start your engine, c'mon it's not that cold

See more stories & photos inside.

C you all next ride day.

Winner of the Avatar & Signature competition

It was a tough competition, with a lot of entries to be judged.

Brett, rides a fabulous blue color Zx636r Kawasaki and is one of our very first CCSBR members.

We are proud to have you in the club and many thanks for your forum & CCSBR contributions.

Congrats & Cheers from all of us @ CCSBR. 

Here is a little insight into Brett:

Name: Brett/ aka DenMonkey

Hometown: Newcastle

Occupation:Call Centre Manager

What was your first ride: Kawasaki GPX 250

What other interest do you have:

Photography, astronomy, The supernatural, Soccer and a good game of pool.

Who inspires you:

Rossi because he epitomizes true sportsmanship. Such natural talent and such a nice guy too. A real entertainer.

What is the best birthday present you have received:

An Adidas Watch from my first girlfriend. I still have it and wear it to this day.

Favourite music: Counting Crows

Some Of Brett's work

Den Monkeys ride

His bike features here as well some of his photography.

http://www.myspace.com/centralcoastsportsbikes

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9052582637

Thanks Brett.

What a great day it was, weather was fantastic, bikes everywhere we stopped, caught up with new and old club members, Putty was calling.

Full ride day report by Racho

Filling of the cold bellies at Jerry's



Wollombi Rd


At the Halfway House

Nothing is missing in the latest and best yet issue of Rapid Bikes!
Full tests include the Ducati S4RS, 848, Fireblade, ZX-10R and KTM RC8!
There’s also a turbo Hayabusa and turbo GSX-R1000K8, hot handling Gixer K5, Horrid Heavy Metal CBR and our long term ZX-10R, Busa, CB600 and Project SXV!
You’ll also find a feature on two classic bike collections – GS Suzuki’s and CBX Honda’s. Used ride is a VTR1000SP1, and the July tech article is on paint and data logging.
The career story on Ron Toombs continues and if you subscribe you could be a lucky Spectro Oils winner!

MAYHEM! California Superbike Ride Day at EC 1st June '08.

By Brazen 

Triumph Day.

By Mikey 

Cruise & a Coffee Saturday 14/06/08, in Newcastle.

Avatar & Sig Competition .

Who's ya daddy

By Den Monkey 

 We welcome new members

K8 1000, Racho, Brazen, Steve, ThunderChicken, Johnny_cash, DucFreak, Spiky, DaveS, Booth