DB1K - Dusty Butt 1000 2013

**gpcustom** · 13th January 2013, 08:36

Ok was just wondering what others were runinig. Will stick with the 14/50. I have had it up to 159kmh one time when i was coming back over the dunstan trail when i first got it road legal

**ADVGD** · 13th January 2013, 12:18

A short vid on one of the sections of the DB1K for day #2, not one of the challenge/technical sections but a fun fast flowing section of gravel

Full article here: Home Hills Runs Road

**GPS MAN** · 13th January 2013, 17:51

Very Good ~ really enjoyed the vid...."The excitement builds!"

**pouakai** · 14th January 2013, 22:43

Originally Posted by gpcustom

Ok was just wondering what others were runinig. Will stick with the 14/50. I have had it up to 159kmh one time when i was coming back over the dunstan trail when i first got it road legal

Just did a boot around the waimak tonight with the 13/51 installed cruising comfortably at around 115 on the seal with enough left for overtaking should the need arise.
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**pouakai** · 14th January 2013, 22:57

Originally Posted by pouakai

For all those you have done the dusty on a KTM450EXC or similar (9l standard tank) how much extra fuel are you planning for the Lawrenece-Omara(290km) leg?
I am thinking it could be as much as another 9l ? Does that sound about right ? Interested to see the range of solutions peps on these bikes have come up with for carrying that much extra....

Ive never run my tank dry so if anyone knows what it takes to do so on a KTM450EXC I'd be interested to hear.

Cheers all
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Replying to my own post:
I have the figures now. I did a ride out round the Waimak tonight riding lots of gravel at 90-100k, as much off road trail terrain (single track, river bed, sand and shingle) as I could find ridden at about 7/10ths, bike is 2009 450EXC with 4500Ks. Main tank went dry at 105km, reserve at 123.7km and took 8.8l to refill (spec says 9l).
So 14.06 kpl or 7.11 l/100k or 21l for the Alexandra-omarama leg or (12l in the saddle bags !) - on the thirsty side, but I was having fun not nursing it.

See you Friday!
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**MXNUT** · 15th January 2013, 14:06

Originally Posted by pete-blen

With a week to go.I see theres still 9 riders that haven't fronted up with the coin..
just a thought...maybe a payment cut off date..Any riders that haven't payed by that date
there place is given to the riders that were two slow to reg in the first 150..
Seems a shame that these guys could be keeping serious riders out...

Yep looks like those 9 still havent paid.

Shame for anyone who wanted to go but was too slow entering.
Guess its too late for them now though.

**Trials Rider** · 15th January 2013, 14:16

Originally Posted by MXNUT

Yep looks like those 9 still havent paid.

Shame for anyone who wanted to go but was too slow entering.
Guess its too late for them now though.

Five of them are KTM riders, am I reading between the lines?, cost to much to run?, still saving up to ride?, maybe orange really is lemons, come on boys tip the gorse out of your pockets.

**jondirt** · 15th January 2013, 15:35

I have a brand new Tractionator in Fairlie - perfect for the Dusty Butt. $150 ono. PM me if you are interested.

**cooneyr** · 15th January 2013, 20:02

Originally Posted by MXNUT

Yep looks like those 9 still havent paid.

Shame for anyone who wanted to go but was too slow entering.
Guess its too late for them now though.

Some good and some bad in this. There are a few 'foreigners' who have arranged to pay me on the night (seems banks don't like talking internationally) - all good. The bad is the small number who have not paid and are not responding to emails. Not impressed.

No reserves left but also like you say its too late now too.

Cheers R

**Aslan** · 15th January 2013, 21:09

Ryan - have a great event - sorry not to be doing it this year - lost my mojo - got it back somewhat after the Tussock Adventure - go well - best wishes to you and all those familiar faces I'll miss seeing this year

**Trials Rider** · 15th January 2013, 21:22

Originally Posted by cooneyr

Some good and some bad in this. There are a few 'foreigners' who have arranged to pay me on the night (seems banks don't like talking internationally) - all good. The bad is the small number who have not paid and are not responding to emails. Not impressed.

No reserves left but also like you say its too late now too.

Cheers R

Just when you thought everyone was on the same page there is always someone to prove you wrong. I think putting a time limit on payment would be a good idea, no money within two weeks and you drop of the radar.

I guess that also means for sausages for us then

**Transalper** · 15th January 2013, 21:24

Anyone know of a DB1k capable bike going cheap or for hire ?
SpeedoJosh is over on the ADV Rider forum about given up looking by the sound of it. Poor guy thought everyone would see his posts over there in the other place and never made it on here.
He's currently in Christchurch if I read correctly.

**Alpha Solo** · 15th January 2013, 21:34

I visited the Hospital today, after some scans it looks like I might have a hernia, surgeon has advised me not to ride until results are clarified, I am totally bummed about this...

Special thanks goes to ADVGD for helping me prep the yellow beast.

Ride safe but hard everyone.

**pete-blen** · 15th January 2013, 21:50

Originally Posted by Transalper

Anyone know of a DB1k capable bike going cheap or for hire ?
SpeedoJosh is over on the ADV Rider forum about given up looking by the sound of it. Poor guy thought everyone would see his posts over there in the other place and never made it on here.
He's currently in Christchurch if I read correctly.

yer read his post...
Pitty my XR250 is still in Blenheim..
Other wise he could have used it..
"how much damage can one yank do"

**ADVGD** · 15th January 2013, 22:02

Originally Posted by peachvw

I visited the Hospital today, after some scans it looks like I might have a hernia, surgeon has advised me not to ride until results are clarified, I am totally bummed about this...

I told you mate, too much masturbation and you'll give yourself a hernia... you never listen

Originally Posted by peachvw

Special thanks goes to ADVGD for helping me prep the yellow beast.

Don't thank me till you get the bill, its gonna hurt