Dusty Butt 1,000km adventure ride

**NordieBoy** · 15th February 2007, 08:13

Looking good.

When I told my brother about this ride his first reaction was "hypothetically, what would I need to do to the Nordie for this ride?".

**cooneyr** · 15th February 2007, 08:14

12 and 13 of the detailed maps.

Also a couple of options for stickers to put on bikes if people are interested. I told you all they would sux - somebody else must be able to do better! (or should I just flag the idea?)

Cheers R

See Post Number 63 for changes since this was posted.

**cooneyr** · 15th February 2007, 15:57

Post number 63

OK - I contact the fuel station in Tapawera and they close before we get there. I've also pretty much finished the Roll Charts which means I've measured more accurately. I have found that with the more accurate measurements we were closer to 1100 kms and the last leg between fuel stops - Murcheson to Nelson - would have been closer to 270kms. This is getting awkward for the DR650's with about a 200km range i.e. have to carry about 4-5 extra litres.

Sooooo - the route between Tapawera and Nelson has been changed. This has kept the last leg from Murch to Nelson down to around 235kms which is much more manageable i.e. coke bottle of fuel. We are still looking at around 1050kms total.

As a result I've pulled all the incorrect maps and the incorrect details off my previous posts (all marked with red text "see post number 63") and have attached new maps. Therefore all maps and details from post number 58 till this one are the current maps. I'll check over the roll chart and post shortly.

Cheers R

**PLUG** · 15th February 2007, 16:19

TOP effort there CR ... bring it ON

**NordieBoy** · 15th February 2007, 17:33

My sister lives in Wakefield on the main drag just as you get on to the straight back to Nelson.
Could be used as a emergancy fuel dump?

**pevs** · 15th February 2007, 20:42

Are these any use to ya?
1000k's on gravel huh? Brave souls indeed. The Waimak is about as far as I trust my old DR.

**cooneyr** · 15th February 2007, 21:25

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

My sister lives in Wakefield on the main drag just as you get on to the straight back to Nelson.
Could be used as a emergancy fuel dump?

Given that the last leg is now down to 236kms and the Blenhiem to Hamner leg is the same I'll just carry an extra 2.25 litres which will easily get the extra 40 ish kms over standard range. Thanks for the offer though.

Originally Posted by pevs

Are these any use to ya?
1000k's on gravel huh? Brave souls indeed. The Waimak is about as far as I trust my old DR.

Some would say 1000kms is easy and that we should be doing 1000 miles. I thing 1000 kms is enough punishment for now LOL. Your not keen?

Dude those are awsome, thanks for the effort. I like the first one. Look way more professional than my "efforts".

Cheers R

**pevs** · 15th February 2007, 21:48

Anytime Cooneyr
Let us know if you'd like them changed or if you want them layed out on a bigger sheet to get them printed somewhere.
I'm no whizz kid at design.. but i'll give it a whirl.
100k's from Belfast to the gorge and back usually has me walking funny for days.. haven't done it for yonks tho.. no fun in the dry weather tho.

**cooneyr** · 17th February 2007, 18:02

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Looking good.

When I told my brother about this ride his first reaction was "hypothetically, what would I need to do to the Nordie for this ride?".

I'm a bit slow on the uptake of this one. You've got a DR with a big tank havent you? Nicely shaped seat now and all.

You going to let him (play nice)?

Cheers R

**cooneyr** · 18th February 2007, 17:15

Hi all. Attached is the Rainbow access disclaimer form. We all need to have filled out and signed a copy of this form and faxed it to the Station before we go through. Please fill it out and either rescan it and email it to me (PM for address) or fax to me at work on 03 366 9870. I'll forward to the station.

I'll like all the forms back by the Wednesday before we go through i.e. the 7th March.

Oh yeah - I obviously have a key now too. Anybody wanting to go through the Rainbow on the way up on Friday the 9th I'll pass the key onto either Plug or Transalper. Please make contact with them regarding timing etc for the 9th.

The access costs $10 and is effectively for a 24 hour pass, so if you go through on the 9th you dont have to pay again on the 10th.

Cheers R

**Transalper** · 18th February 2007, 17:54

Have PM'd PLUG to check his intention and assuming he's going via the Rainbow, to synchronize with his time schedule.
Personally I can start heading up anytime from about 1:30pm on Friday.
I will have J in tow on the Friday so speed will be relaxed.

**Transalper** · 18th February 2007, 21:39

Plug and I have confirmed an intended departure from Christchurch of 1:30pm at the latest on Friday 9th intending to travel to Nelson via the Rainbow ready for the Dusty Butt.