Metzeler Elephant Run to Taupo racetrack 2004

[Zapf]

It's a 140/70 17 but I've just ordered in a new one for tomorrow am. Thanks though. Are they pretty usuable old tyres?

Pitty u are in welly, I have a set of brand new bridgestones that would suit you in size and price nicely

[scroter]

just got an e-mail back from bikeforce in rotorua. meeting time 9.00am. sounds a bit early to me but dont know whats happening ill be there anyway.

[Velox]

Pitty u are in welly, I have a set of brand new bridgestones that would suit you in size and price nicely

Oh stink, cause my tyre didn't come in when it was meant to and I'm stranded for the weekend.

[White trash]

Oh stink, cause my tyre didn't come in when it was meant to and I'm stranded for the weekend.

S'funny. We carry tyres in stock for your bike.......

[Velox]

S'funny. We carry tyres in stock for your bike.......

Yeah well, I should have given you guys a call as well but it was Fri afternoon anyway so I guess there wasn't much chance of getting it done. Oh - I could have bought them though and got 'em put on at Sawyers. Damn. But if there's any time this week that you fellas could do fork seals?.....

[RiderInBlack]

Need to do some re-routing as Tram Rd is a Forestry All road. Will give details tommorrw as I am f*ck after riding back from Taupo today SpankM Txt/Ph me on 027 4534350 if you need update for map as I will not get to the PC until v.late Tomorrow.

[Yamahamaman]

just got an e-mail back from bikeforce in rotorua. meeting time 9.00am. sounds a bit early to me but dont know whats happening ill be there anyway.

What time are you leaving Whakatane and will you be meeting at Rotorua or heading to Taupo via Galatea and the forest roads to Broadlands?

I will be at Ohope from the 13th to the 20th.

Murray

[hodgeman]

If Bike Force haven't finished putting my bike together by Sunday, would any KB members mind If I arrived at the Taupo track in a car??
Not to drive around in obviously.
It'd be good to meet all you guys and watch a bit of action on the track.
Could I still register for the prize or can you only have 2 wheels to enter??

[RiderInBlack]

New Route(Not the best route but one that will get us to Taupo on Time) :
SH 1 from Holeshot pass Papakura Auto Barn. Riders wishing to join there, we'll pass 20-30mins after leaving Holeshot. If they leave @ 8am they will only just get to the track on time, so they will not have time to stop and wait for riders. So watch for the bikes to go past and join there. If they have not past by 8:30am, go (otherwise you will not get to the track on time).
13-15Km past Meremere turn right down Rd signed to Glen Murray at Rangiriri (this goes over a long Traffic Lighted One-Way Bridge over the Waikato. On the otherside of the bridge turn left and follow the Rd that follows the river. There is some fresh tarsealing at the Ngaruawhia end, so watch out of Pea-Metal.
At Ngaruawhia follow the signs to Otorohanga (don't rejoin SH1).
At Otorohanga take SH3 to Te Kuiti.
At Te Kuiti take SH30 (signed to Rotorua and Taupo, Through Benneydale (there is a bit of seal repairs so stay sharp),
past SH32 through Whakamaru (still 30) to 'T' with SH1.
Turn right down SH1 (watch for cops).
Turn left down Palmer Mill Rd (it's the next left after passing Tutukau Rd/Orakei-Korako).
At 'T' with SH5 turn right, then take the next left onto Aratiatia Rd (has big brown sign with Aratiatia Rapids on it),
past the "Rapids" take the 2nd left onto Veiw Rd,
At the T with Broadlands go right,
The Taupo Track should be by the 2nd Rd on your right.

PS: I strongly suggest that they leave Holeshot by at least 7:30am or the Papakura Auto Barn by at least 8am as it took me just under 4hrs to get from the Track to past the Takapuna off-ramp (3 1/2Hrs to pass Papakura) on the way back from Taupo Track yesterday (and I was fair halling it ). Remember the track will be only open from 12 to 1 and it is first in first serve (which will probably mean that the Welly riders will get to go on the track and the Dorklands will miss out as they cann't get their arses out of bed early enough

[SpankMe]

OK, heres the Auckland route thanks to RiderInBlack.

Leave Holeshot at 07:30. Make sure you are fully fuelled up before leaving.

• SH 1 from Holeshot to Papakura Autobahn 20-30mins later. We will only be stopping at the Autobahn long enough for the riders there to get on their bikes and go.
• 13-15Km past Meremere turn right down Rd signed to Glen Murray at Rangiriri (this goes over a long Traffic Lighted One-Way Bridge over the Waikato. On the other side of the bridge turn left and follow the Rd that follows the river. There is some fresh tarsealing at the Ngaruawhia end, so watch out of Pea-Metal.
• At Ngaruawhia follow the signs to Otorohanga (don't rejoin SH1).
• At Otorohanga take SH3 to Te Kuiti.
• At Te Kuiti take SH30 (signed to Rotorua and Taupo, Through Benneydale (there is a bit of seal repairs so stay sharp),
• Past SH32 through Whakamaru (still 30) to 'T' with SH1.
• Turn right down SH1 (watch for cops).
• Turn left down Palmer Mill Rd (it's the next left after passing Tutukau Rd/Orakei-Korako).
• At 'T' with SH5 turn right, then take the next left onto Aratiatia Rd (has big brown sign with Aratiatia Rapids on it),
• Past the "Rapids" take the 2nd left onto Veiw Rd,
• At the T with Broadlands go right,
• The Taupo Track should be by the 2nd Rd on your right.

Remember the track will be only open from 12 to 1 and it is first in first serve (which will probably mean that the Welly riders will get to go on the track and the Dorklands will miss out as they can’t get their arses out of bed early enough

I will attach a map later.

[hodgeman]

Looks like all the lads from the Bay of Plenty will get first dibs on the track.

[SpankMe]

OK, heres the Auckland route thanks to RiderInBlack.

We should also designate a mid-way refuelling point because not all bikes will make it down on one tank. I know I couldn't on my SV650s and that was going down SH1 all the way. It would also give slower riders a chance to catchup to the faster riders.

[scroter]

Looks like all the lads from the Bay of Plenty will get first dibs on the track.

what is the route being done from rotorua. i coud do rotorua taupo and back twice in 3 hrs.

[hodgeman]

what is the route being done from rotorua. i coud do rotorua taupo and back twice in 3 hrs.

That's moving it.
I'm not sure what the planned route is.
Talk to Dave from Parts at Bike Force as he is planning the ride.
(07) 348 9171

[White trash]

Looks like all the lads from the Bay of Plenty will get first dibs on the track.

Bullshit!

The Welly boys leave 2 hrs before the Roto-Vegas crew. We're a shoe in.

I'm hoping to wheel out the secret weapon for this special occasion. :sly: