View Full Version : Fishers/42nd/Old Whanga Rd - The Rerun
marks
12th October 2009, 08:00
calendar thingy here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2193&day=2009-10-31&)
Some of us were deeply bitter about a/ not being able to get to this ride and b/ the fact that everyone who did go seemed to have so much fun :crybaby:
sooo...
On the weekend of 31st Oct and 1st Nov some of us want to have another go.
At the moment it looks like Andy_Mac, Bart, Pampara and I are keen but everyone else is more than welcome to come and join us.
I'll travel up on the Friday and if the weather is good and work cooperates hope to take Monday off as well.
There are some side tracks off the 42nd that are supposedly worth exploring (I'm hearing conflicting info about if we are allowed to stray off the main track)
If the DT isn't spread all over cnut hill I'll prolly take that and am really keen to do it all both ways...
Loose Plan for Friday - Wellywood to Taumaranui
Leave BP Paraparaumu at 9am - Coffee in Shannon - Gas at Ashurst if needed
Pohangina Rd - Finis Rd - Ridge Rd - Apiti - Main South Rd - Te Para Para Rd
via Karewarewa - Upper Kawhatau and a shit load of gravel to Taihape for lunch
Hang a left north of Taihape to Mataroa and onto Ruanui Rd then up Turakina Valley Rd to Rangiwaea Junction and west on Owhakura Rd to Bells Junction
then via Oruakukuru Rd - Otranui Rd - Pakihi Rd to Clowns Cafe in Raetahi for coffee
.chris
12th October 2009, 09:05
Hi Mark
I am keen to join you, I had so much fun last time.
Probably find the gravely route down from auckland on the friday again.
Cary
12th October 2009, 09:12
Sweet, perfect weekend for me :yes:
Will have to work on browney points as i'm running a bit low at the mo....
Where were you thinking of staying?
The Taumarunui motor camp was ok
Eddieb
12th October 2009, 09:14
Hmmmmm
Where ya staying on Saturday night, National Park or Taumaranui?
Will see closer to the time but I might have to put a knobbly on the back of the PD, maybe try out one of STAIN's T63's or something.
You putting a calender thingy up?
Dakar
12th October 2009, 16:27
great idea, i missed out on the last one too, and was thinking maybe Labour weekend? any thoughts on that?
bart
12th October 2009, 17:00
Are we staying near a pub, or do I have to bring a hip flask?
Pampera
12th October 2009, 17:20
I vote for staying at Ohakune, or failing this, National Park - there is a choice of accomodation, plus good food and coffee.
Michael
marks
12th October 2009, 17:37
Hmmmmm
Where ya staying on Saturday night, National Park or Taumaranui?
Will see closer to the time but I might have to put a knobbly on the back of the PD, maybe try out one of STAIN's T63's or something.
You putting a calender thingy up?
Taumaranui probably makes most sense from giving people choice of accommodation although I'm easily swayed
would people prefer Owhango or National Park as per Michael's comment?
calendar thingy here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2193&day=2009-10-31&)
junkmanjoe
12th October 2009, 17:52
Hmmmm got to be good testing grounds...... well see closer todate...are you looking at old whanga or just doing 42 and fishers...
JMJ
Eddieb
12th October 2009, 18:54
Hmmmm got to be good testing grounds...... well see closer todate...are you looking at old whanga or just doing 42 and fishers...
JMJ
Hint: the title says Fishers/42nd/Old Whanga Rd
;)
junkmanjoe
12th October 2009, 19:06
yea...hard day hang on very heavy chainsaw... :sweatdrop
Pampera
12th October 2009, 19:07
would people prefer Owhango or National Park as per Michael's comment?
OHAKUNE or National Park.
From a personal perspective no interest in Owhango - Taumarunui is certainly a better option if the choice is between there or Owhango. National Park has the advantage of being very central to the routes, we come back to it after each loop.
Michael
marks
12th October 2009, 19:16
OHAKUNE or National Park.
From a personal perspective no interest in Owhango - Taumarunui is certainly a better option if the choice is between there or Owhango. National Park has the advantage of being very central to the routes, we come back to it after each loop.
Michael
sorry - didn't read your post properly
Last time I tried to stay at Ohakune they tried to financially violate me as it was ski season. Ended up in Raetihi at way under half the cost.
I would never stay in Ohakune again just on principle - the bastards
Pampera
12th October 2009, 19:19
sorry - didn't read your post properly
Last time I tried to stay at Ohakune they tried to financially violate me as it was ski season. Ended up in Raetihi at way under half the cost.
I would never stay in Ohakune again just on principle - the bastards
You can get nice coffee though..................
Taz
12th October 2009, 19:32
They violated me at Ohakune too.
Nescafe classic is nice coffee and is cheap also.
Paladin
12th October 2009, 20:46
Afraid I'm on daddy duties that weekend so you ladies will have to have fun without me! Again!
:crybaby:
Box'a'bits
12th October 2009, 20:56
So Mark, are you RIDING the DT up, or doing the trailer trash thing...
I'm keen on the weekend...
marks
13th October 2009, 07:06
Afraid I'm on daddy duties that weekend so you ladies will have to have fun without me! Again!
:crybaby:
Leave some bowls of water around the house and lock them in the house. They'll be fine
BTW - hows the hernia??
So Mark, are you RIDING the DT up, or doing the trailer trash thing...
I'm keen on the weekend...
If I take the KLR I'll ride (the trailer is only designed for 3 trail bikes so the KLR would break it).If I take the DT I'll probably trailer it - it aint much fun on the open road (yeah I know I should just HTFU).
Decisions Decisions Decisions....
Crisis management
13th October 2009, 07:45
Mark, you would do all of those trails in pissing rain without a problem on the KLR, on the DT it would be a very easy trail ride.
Depends on the experience you wish for.
This isn't meant to be judgemental, more informative.
Iain.
marks
13th October 2009, 08:10
Mark, you would do all of those trails in pissing rain without a problem on the KLR, on the DT it would be a very easy trail ride.
Depends on the experience you wish for.
This isn't meant to be judgemental, more informative.
Iain.
I don't know about 'without a problem' - the KLR has scars from laydowns on Fishers (EddieB's fault - he had a camera - the prick) and Old Whanga Rd (Freds fault - he should have thrown himself under the bike as I cross rutted....)
I was thinking of taking the DT to allow a bit more exploring freedom but we shall see...
you happy with the paint shaker?
Crisis management
13th October 2009, 12:16
\I was thinking of taking the DT to allow a bit more exploring freedom but we shall see...
you happy with the paint shaker?
There are a lot of off piste trails off the 42nd, I believe (someone told me??) that there is a trail map available of all of this lot from some organisation, DOC?, in the central plateau area, I will see if I can find out some more info.
DT / KLR.... I was pleasantly surprised how rideable both Fishers & 42nd where on the paint shaker (I like that, also bloody apt) so thought you had a reasonable choice of either, obviously your call.
Paint shaker....horrible on the seal for more than 30 minutes but lovely on tracks, sand, beaches, mud, grass & gravel. I'm back in my happy space or maybe its early onset dementia? Seriously, suits me well, I want the flexibility to go anywhere solo and with this bike I can but there is a serious road going ability trade off, not that its bad on road but there is a huge gap from the 990 to the 640 in comfort & road handling.
BMWST?
13th October 2009, 14:50
They violated me at Ohakune too.
Nescafe classic is nice coffee and is cheap also.
well one out two aint bad
Eddieb
13th October 2009, 15:03
well one out two aint bad
So you coming?
Taz
13th October 2009, 15:40
. .
BMWST?
13th October 2009, 15:41
So you coming?
not on the PD dont have suitable tyres
Paladin
13th October 2009, 19:29
Leave some bowls of water around the house and lock them in the house. They'll be fine
BTW - hows the hernia??
If only I could get away with that! ;)
Hernia is healin - ridin the DR to work in Welly every day now. Its prob 80% healed, doesn't get too sore ridin on road but wouldn't want to pick the DR up off the deck yet!
:crazy:
Pampera
13th October 2009, 20:59
doesn't get too sore ridin on road but wouldn't want to pick the DR up off the deck yet!
:crazy:
and how could that situation ever possibly eventuate for you on one of our rides?
Michael
branahanrahan
14th October 2009, 12:02
i really want in on this one, i've got a hankering to do it (up)right this time and even maybe get a look in on the 42nd. but alas i've totally used up my weekend passes for the rest of the year i think.. damn kids and their activity rich grandparents! :(
have a good one and give old fishers a kick in the nuts for me..
bran
.chris
14th October 2009, 16:08
i really want in on this one, i've got a hankering to do it (up)right this time and even maybe get a look in on the 42nd. but alas i've totally used up my weekend passes for the rest of the year i think.. damn kids and their activity rich grandparents! :(
have a good one and give old fishers a kick in the nuts for me..
bran
A kick in the ruts you mean :Pokey:
branahanrahan
16th October 2009, 10:45
A kick in the ruts you mean :Pokey:
arf.. yes, that'd be grand.. effin mud!
Paladin
17th October 2009, 07:29
and how could that situation ever possibly eventuate for you on one of our rides?
Michael
Haha! ;)
Actually........ haven't come off the black beastie the last two rides on Odlins or the last two on Sutherlands! Either my abilities are improving, or I'm riding like a nana......... the latter I think! Although I have convinced myself i'm just riding "sensibly"!!!! Haha!
:baby:
Woodman
17th October 2009, 08:17
Haha! ;)
Actually........ haven't come off the black beastie the last two rides on Odlins or the last two on Sutherlands! Either my abilities are improving, or I'm riding like a nana......... the latter I think! Although I have convinced myself i'm just riding "sensibly"!!!! Haha!
:baby:
Good onya paladin, I too have adopted a more sensible paced riding style ever since the NIIS ride and that crash on big river which held everyone up. I get home a lot more relaxed and less sweaty and with a lot less damage to repair.
As you were Back on topic.
.chris
17th October 2009, 08:29
Have we come to a consensus with were we are going to stay?
Taumaranui seems easy/predictable.
bart
17th October 2009, 08:40
Good onya paladin, I too have adopted a more sensible paced riding style ever since the NIIS ride and that crash on big river which held everyone up. I get home a lot more relaxed and less sweaty and with a lot less damage to repair.
As you were Back on topic.
Surely not. I couldn't imagine you going slow Woodman.
I too have decided to slow down a wee bit. The 650 doesn't quite handle like a dirt bike.........and it's a bit heavier to pick up when things go to shit.
Paladin
17th October 2009, 09:12
Good onya paladin, I too have adopted a more sensible paced riding style ever since the NIIS ride and that crash on big river which held everyone up. I get home a lot more relaxed and less sweaty and with a lot less damage to repair.
As you were Back on topic.
Cheers mate, I know what you mean!
Surely not. I couldn't imagine you going slow Woodman.
I too have decided to slow down a wee bit. The 650 doesn't quite handle like a dirt bike.........and it's a bit heavier to pick up when things go to shit.
You missin the DRZ Bartski?
dino3310
17th October 2009, 11:18
Haha! ;)
Actually........ haven't come off the black beastie the last two rides on Odlins or the last two on Sutherlands! Either my abilities are improving, or I'm riding like a nana......... the latter I think! Although I have convinced myself i'm just riding "sensibly"!!!! Haha!
:baby:
touch wood Dave even us nana's bin it:lol:, normally 1st gear in car parks :shutup:
junkmanjoe
17th October 2009, 11:58
:Oops:....................:doh:
bart
17th October 2009, 13:23
You missin the DRZ Bartski?
No............it's just that the 650 is no where near as forgiving when you cock things up, which happens regularly to me.
Paladin
17th October 2009, 16:20
touch wood Dave even us nana's bin it:lol:, normally 1st gear in car parks :shutup:
Yeah I've been known to lay mine down whilst at a standstill just cos i caught my pants leg on the footpeg :rolleyes: (and that bugger JMJ took a photo :lol:!)
Paladin
17th October 2009, 16:21
No............it's just that the 650 is no where near as forgiving when you cock things up, which happens regularly to me.
I might try using that excuse!
:2thumbsup
junkmanjoe
17th October 2009, 16:29
hello dave whats this DR or DL shit on you thingy
you buying a new bike or sumting
Paladin
17th October 2009, 17:00
hello dave whats this DR or DL shit on you thingy
you buying a new bike or sumting
I am if the Black Beastie DR gets sold! Then I might end up on a Wee Strom, maybe..... hence the "DR to DL???" tag!
Can't afford what I REALLY want, unfortunately!
:(
junkmanjoe
17th October 2009, 17:14
oh i see....so we see you in fisher on your new strom then mate...:rolleyes:
cameras a ready.........
marks
17th October 2009, 17:15
Have we come to a consensus with were we are going to stay?
Taumaranui seems easy/predictable.
I'd have to agree.
I like the idea of staying somewhere like National Park but I don't know enough about accommodation options and its only 45km from National Park to Taumaranui
Phreaky Phil
17th October 2009, 17:53
What day will you be doing the Whanga rd. Sunday ?
marks
17th October 2009, 17:58
What day will you be doing the Whanga rd. Sunday ?
yup..............
Phreaky Phil
17th October 2009, 18:12
Very talkative aren't ya !! Got my Dog Rtr warranted and registered today. May come out and meet ya's. Where you staying Sat night ie; what time you be at Whanga ?
marks
17th October 2009, 18:15
Very talkative aren't ya !! Got my Dog Rtr warranted and registered today. May come out and meet ya's. Where you staying Sat night ie; what time you be at Whanga ?
11 ish?
what time did everyone get there on the previous attempt?
Phreaky Phil
17th October 2009, 18:18
11 ish?
what time did everyone get there on the previous attempt?Not sure, didnt make the previous one
marks
19th October 2009, 19:30
Loose plan for ride up on Friday 30th (open to suggestions)
Leave BP Paraparaumu at 9am - Coffee in Shannon - Gas at Ashurst if needed
Pohangina Rd - Finis Rd - Ridge Rd - Apiti - Main South Rd - Te Para Para Rd
via Karewarewa - Upper Kawhatau and a shit load of gravel to Taihape for lunch
Hang a left north of Taihape to Mataroa and onto Ruanui Rd then up Turakina Valley Rd to Rangiwaea Junction and west on Owhakura Rd to Bells Junction
then via Oruakukuru Rd - Otranui Rd - Pakihi Rd to Clowns Cafe in Raetahi for coffee. From Raetahi to Taumarunui I'm open to suggestions
Also some thought is being given to staying Fi Sat and Sun nights in Taumarunui and spending Monday doing a leisurely cruise back to Wellywood
Cary
19th October 2009, 19:42
11 ish?
what time did everyone get there on the previous attempt?Think we started out about 10. (left T-nui at 9)
11ish a bit late innut? I'll have to ride/drive back to the beautiful city afterwards :cool:
Wangas not that far from T-nui.......
bart
19th October 2009, 19:52
Shit Mark, you actually sound organised. In that case I'd better take the Friday off and join you from Ashhurst.
Anyone got a spare (unoccupied) bed for the Friday and Saturday. I only snore when I'm drunk.
Pampera
19th October 2009, 19:55
Loose plan for ride up on Friday 30th (open to suggestions)
Also some thought is being given to staying Fi Sat and Sun nights in Taumarunui and spending Monday doing a leisurely cruise back to Wellywood
Today I booked leave for the Friday and Monday.
Michael
marks
19th October 2009, 19:59
Think we started out about 10. (left T-nui at 9)
11ish a bit late innut? I'll have to ride/drive back to the beautiful city afterwards :cool:
Wangas not that far from T-nui.......
OK - lets aim to be at Whanga at 9.30 and start the track at 10 - should be back at Whanga for lunch before 1? - keep you demanding Auckland primadonnas happy
Shit Mark, you actually sound organised. In that case I'd better take the Friday off and join you from Ashhurst.
Anyone got a spare (unoccupied) bed for the Friday and Saturday. I only snore when I'm drunk.
Don't think anyone's got that bit organized yet. I'm prolly going to be an antisocial tit and get a motel unit.
Box'a'bits
19th October 2009, 20:09
Shit Mark, you actually sound organised. In that case I'd better take the Friday off and join you from Ashhurst.
Anyone got a spare (unoccupied) bed for the Friday and Saturday. I only snore when I'm drunk.
Bart, I'll organise a standard cabin tomorrow for the Fri, Sat & Sun nights. Andy I'm assuming you'll want in as well? Michael?
Given I'm organising it, I get the big bed. And I don't share....
.chris
19th October 2009, 20:43
I need to book for fri/saturday night, anyone have a spare bed?
Or I shall book a cabin and have a spare bed if someone needs it.
XF650
19th October 2009, 20:47
While driving through Taumarunui recently I noticed the hospital has some rooms with bars on the windows - these should suit you guys quite nicely.
Pampera
19th October 2009, 21:02
Bart, I'll organise a standard cabin tomorrow for the Fri, Sat & Sun nights. Andy I'm assuming you'll want in as well? Michael?
Thanks for the offer but I'm with Mark, not as in literally "with Mark in his room" but in following his lead in opting for a motel in Taumarunui. Somewhere walking distance to the "attractions" and with a decent (= my own for the time I am there) shower.
There is also a very nice cafe at the north end of Taumarunui, just before the road Junction (not open Monday's though).
Michael
Cary
19th October 2009, 22:03
I'll have a spare bed Sat night but I'm waiting on a couple things to see if I stay in T-nui Fri night or not. Will take my chances to see if they or one of you has a spare bed when my plans are set.
Should do Fishers both ways Mark :yes:
andy mac
20th October 2009, 07:24
Bart, I'll organise a standard cabin tomorrow for the Fri, Sat & Sun nights. Andy I'm assuming you'll want in as well? Michael?
Given I'm organising it, I get the big bed. And I don't share....
Thanks, that will be good. :zzzz:
.chris
20th October 2009, 13:13
damn, due to google not being aware of events that I have not put into my calendar I have been double booked for this weekend, so I am going to have to bail.
gutted :weep:
marks
20th October 2009, 16:38
damn, due to google not being aware of events that I have not put into my calendar I have been double booked for this weekend, so I am going to have to bail.
gutted :weep:
Bummer Chris
we'll find something else gnarly for us all to do sometime in the not too distant future
cheers
Mark
bart
20th October 2009, 17:10
damn, due to google not being aware of events that I have not put into my calendar I have been double booked for this weekend, so I am going to have to bail.
gutted :weep:
Bummer. I was going to try grovel a ride on the 690.
Phreaky Phil
20th October 2009, 18:10
OK - lets aim to be at Whanga at 9.30 and start the track at 10 - should be back at Whanga for lunch before 1? - keep you demanding Auckland primadonnas happyJeeze, I'll have to get out of bed a bit earlier. Are you going down the road and back, Out to Makahu as Cary and the guys did on the Mapea ride or do you want to go threw Aotuhia ?
.chris
20th October 2009, 18:20
Bummer Chris
we'll find something else gnarly for us all to do sometime in the not too distant future
cheers
Mark
Yes, I was going to take this ride as an opportunity to have a chat to you about doing some rides down your way early in the new year on my way southward.
Sorry bart, maybe next time.
Box'a'bits
20th October 2009, 19:10
Bart, I'll organise a standard cabin tomorrow for the Fri, Sat & Sun nights. Andy I'm assuming you'll want in as well? Given I'm organising it, I get the big bed. And I don't share....
Okay Bart & Andy, I have booked Fri, Sat, & Sun in a 3 berth 'Family' Cabin.
$65 a night for Fri / Sat for the three of us. So works out at $21.67/ea.
Bart, I understand you're going home Sun? If so, Andy, the tarrif drops to $50 for that night, or $25 ea for Sun.
andy mac
20th October 2009, 19:24
Thanks Steve you are super efficient! Now how do we stop Bart getting drunk? :beer:
Anyone got a spare (unoccupied) bed for the Friday and Saturday. I only snore when I'm drunk.
Box'a'bits
20th October 2009, 19:33
Thanks Steve you are super efficient! Now how do we stop Bart getting drunk? :beer:
What about we all get drunk, then he won't be an issue. I'll be packing rum...:wacko:
andy mac
20th October 2009, 20:07
:drinknsin Sounds like a cunning plan
bart
20th October 2009, 20:10
Sounds good to me.:zzzz:
Cheers for sorting that out Steve. I'll be heading home Sunday afternoon. At least I haven't got as far as you guys to go.
marks
21st October 2009, 07:24
Yes, I was going to take this ride as an opportunity to have a chat to you about doing some rides down your way early in the new year on my way southward.
let us know when you are heading down and we'll ether suggest some good stuff or provide an escort :yes:
Phreaky Phil
22nd October 2009, 06:26
We intend to trailer out to Whanga so we have enough gas to play round for the day. Will anyone need fuel,as we could bring some out ?
Waihou Thumper
22nd October 2009, 18:31
If this is okay.....?
I will join you for the 42 Traverse ride. I will ride down early Saturday morning.
I won't do the Whanga Rd though, I have been there and it sure was fun...:2thumbsup
Traverse and Fishers, yes, count me in....
I will meet you all at Owhango I guess Saturday morning?
marks
23rd October 2009, 07:46
If this is okay.....?
I will join you for the 42 Traverse ride. I will ride down early Saturday morning.
I won't do the Whanga Rd though, I have been there and it sure was fun...:2thumbsup
Traverse and Fishers, yes, count me in....
I will meet you all at Owhango I guess Saturday morning?
Day trippers are more than welcome
See you Saturday morning at Owhango at 9am ish
soundbeltfarm
23rd October 2009, 08:31
I doing the whanga rd this sunday so will let you know what its like.
the gates to go through aotouiaha station are closed till november 1st so you wont be able to go through there or are you plannibg on goin from the pub out to bridge to somewhere and back or from pub out to bridge to somewhere and around the road back to pub.
marks
23rd October 2009, 10:33
I doing the whanga rd this sunday so will let you know what its like.
the gates to go through aotouiaha station are closed till november 1st so you wont be able to go through there or are you plannibg on goin from the pub out to bridge to somewhere and back or from pub out to bridge to somewhere and around the road back to pub.
doing the track both ways
Waihou Thumper
25th October 2009, 05:21
So, I hope it doesn't rain too much between now and next weekend...
The MT90's are good but the Whanga Rd was a bit of a struggle, the bike wanted to take me for a ride, rather than the other way around....:no:
I decided to put these tyres on the Husaberg too....they will last a long time, especially now summer is round the corner....
I guess I might be in for an entertaining time but at the end of the day, that's what we are here for....:eek:
BMWST?
25th October 2009, 09:05
So, I hope it doesn't rain too much between now and next weekend...
The MT90's are good but the Whanga Rd was a bit of a struggle, the bike wanted to take me for a ride, rather than the other way around....:no:
I decided to put these tyres on the Husaberg too....they will last a long time, especially now summer is round the corner....
I guess I might be in for an entertaining time but at the end of the day, that's what we are here for....:eek:
what sorta mileage do you guys on the bigger bikes get out of a set of knobbies...
Cary
25th October 2009, 11:04
what sorta mileage do you guys on the bigger bikes get out of a set of knobbies...I would average about 4000k for the rear TKC twice that for front on the Tiger and that was 50/50 gravel/road giving it stick most of the time. 8-10000k on an Anakee and the like.
Tyre thread has more opinions, worth a look.
Waihou Thumper
25th October 2009, 16:19
what sorta mileage do you guys on the bigger bikes get out of a set of knobbies...
600 and a three quarter cc...ssshhh! ACC is watchin...:no:
I did have knobblies for the winter, I didn't really measure the Kms on those.
The MT90's should go over 10-12000Km I reckon....BUT, when riding the metal etc, the life of the tyre does decline....
I know the 990A can get over 8000Km to a rear, and that isnt being soft either....KTM1 will testify to that..
Dakar
25th October 2009, 17:08
what sorta mileage do you guys on the bigger bikes get out of a set of knobbies...
i get around 3000 - 4000, (depends on how hard i push on road) also what tyres im using, for winter i put on a dual purpose tyre, cause im mainly on road, the good thing is that knobbly's are not as expensive as road or dual tyres
Eddieb
25th October 2009, 17:59
what sorta mileage do you guys on the bigger bikes get out of a set of knobbies...
I was getting about 7000km out of a rear E-09 on the PD, I rate them as a good knobbly tyre, they work well on the road also. Those T63's Bryce is selling on trade me are supposed to be good too but I haven't tried them yet.
junkmanjoe
25th October 2009, 18:04
Marks and the gang going on this rerun, sorry guys and gals, i wont :no: be able to make the event..please have a good time, and get very muddy..<_<
JMJ
Eddieb
25th October 2009, 18:08
As much as I'd like to go I don't think I will make it either.
Waihou Thumper
25th October 2009, 18:39
.........Um, don't know what to say...:no:
Gonna have to enjoy the ride without ya then!
Won't speak to soon though, weather might turn to crap and we all sort of make lame excuses for not turning up again....
I am only a daytripper, that is sort of like an Newbie isn't it?:laugh:
junkmanjoe
25th October 2009, 19:12
have only just been up there...a few more months and be keen to rerun...cant have to much of a good thing, to :soon:
marks
28th October 2009, 17:49
okay ladies - weather is looking good for the weekend :yes:
Can all the Welly bods who are meeting on Friday at 9am at the Paraparaumu BP confirm so we know who to wait for?
Also Bart - are you still planning to meet us at Ashhurst? - if so what time works for you?
bart
28th October 2009, 19:43
What time do you Latte drinkers expect to be passing through?
I've also had thoughts of sneaking up Takapari, and meeting you guys at Apiti, but I'd better not. Should get enough riding in without doing that track.
Pampera
28th October 2009, 19:46
Can all the Welly bods who are meeting on Friday at 9am at the Paraparaumu BP confirm so we know who to wait for?
All confirmed and plan to be there 0900 Friday. Packing is under way. Have PM'd you seperately about accomodation plans.
Michael
Phreaky Phil
28th October 2009, 19:50
Have just been talking with the owner of Aotuhia stn and have permission to go threw on the weekend. There may be a few of us coming out from NP. We intend to do the loop, Whanga Rd , Aotuhia and end up back at Whanga again.
soundbeltfarm
28th October 2009, 19:50
Whanga rd is wet and bloody good fun .
there is a hole (like a thommo) in the middle of the track but it is marked .
have fun people.
the whip is going away for a girls weekend so i am at home milking and looking after the kids otherwise i'd be out there for sure with you all.
soundbeltfarm
28th October 2009, 19:52
Have just been talking with the owner of Aotuhia stn and have permission to go threw on the weekend. There may be a few of us coming out from NP. We intend to do the loop, Whanga Rd , Aotuhia and end up back at Whanga again.
Have you done any of the little tracks that go off the main route through Aotuhia?
some of them are bloody good.
Phreaky Phil
28th October 2009, 20:27
Yea. not all of them. Will spend a bit more time out there over summer
marks
28th October 2009, 20:29
What time do you Latte drinkers expect to be passing through?
I've also had thoughts of sneaking up Takapari, and meeting you guys at Apiti, but I'd better not. Should get enough riding in without doing that track.
if we leave Pram by 9.15 we should get to Shannon by 10. leave Shannon about 10.15 ish so should get to Ashurst (Petrol Station?) about 10.30-10.45?
I'm keen to do Takapari before xmas if you want to come up with a plan
Have just been talking with the owner of Aotuhia stn and have permission to go threw on the weekend. There may be a few of us coming out from NP. We intend to do the loop, Whanga Rd , Aotuhia and end up back at Whanga again.
Are we able to tag along through Aotuhia with you if that works out?
Box'a'bits
28th October 2009, 20:29
Yup Mark, meet you at Paraparaumu at 9.00am.
Andy, do you want to meet to ride to Paraparaumu, or will I meet you there?
soundbeltfarm
28th October 2009, 20:32
last time i was out Aotuhia about 8 weeks ago there was a channel cut across the main track . cant remember if it was a digger , but it was pretty square edged , so keep a look out for incase it is stil there .
if you hit it with your front wheel , you'll know about it.
andy mac
28th October 2009, 20:39
Yup Mark, meet you at Paraparaumu at 9.00am.
Andy, do you want to meet to ride to Paraparaumu, or will I meet you there?
Steve I'll aim to be at your place by 8:30.
Box'a'bits
28th October 2009, 20:42
Steve I'll aim to be at your place by 8:30.
Might want to aim for 8.15am. 8.30 might be pushing it
bart
28th October 2009, 20:42
OK, 10.30 at Ashhhhurst. :woohoo:
marks
28th October 2009, 20:46
Might want to aim for 8.15am. 8.30 might be pushing it
if we leave Paraparaumu at 9.10 then anyone who is held up can catch up at the Horsemans Cafe at the north end of Shannon?
try not to forget your helmet this time Andy
bart
28th October 2009, 20:48
Mrs Bart just mentioned that she thinks the gas station at Ashhurst looked closed when we went past the other day. I'll find out........
bart
28th October 2009, 20:49
Whoops.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/2801540/Ashhurst-loses-petrol-pumps
Box'a'bits
28th October 2009, 20:54
Whoops.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/2801540/Ashhurst-loses-petrol-pumps
Thats okay, the KTM won't need fuel until nr Raetahi anyway.... :whistle:
bart
28th October 2009, 20:58
Apiti should have gas open on a Friday anyway. I'll give them a call tomorrow.
andy mac
28th October 2009, 21:18
Might want to aim for 8.15am. 8.30 might be pushing it
if we leave Paraparaumu at 9.10 then anyone who is held up can catch up at the Horsemans Cafe at the north end of Shannon?
try not to forget your helmet this time Andy
OK 8:15 with helmet. :gob:
Waihou Thumper
29th October 2009, 03:52
will not be there. Work commitments....:crybaby:
marks
29th October 2009, 07:07
will not be there. Work commitments....:crybaby:
damn
Are you still coming Cary?
Cary
29th October 2009, 11:15
Are you still coming Cary?
Dam right I am :2thumbsup
See you all at the camp ground tomorrow night.
marks
29th October 2009, 11:46
Dam right I am :2thumbsup
See you all at the camp ground tomorrow night.
great
see you then
Waihou Thumper
29th October 2009, 15:57
I will put in a great big day tomorrow and play it by ear....
It would be a shame to miss this as I have a new toy to show the boys....
And the clue is NZ Funniest Home...Vids....:)
Trouble is, all of my broadband is used up, so I can't show anyone anyway till next month.... but it will keep. :2thumbsup
marks
30th October 2009, 07:11
It would be a shame to miss this as I have a new toy to show the boys....
And the clue is NZ Funniest Home...Vids....:)
Trouble is, all of my broadband is used up, so I can't show anyone anyway till next month.... but it will keep. :2thumbsup
hmmm
I'm not sure we want a full video of what happens.....
hopefully we might see you tomorrow
if anyone wants to follow our progress I have spot (http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=01q06TnoAraF4ElU0i5JBcqI7064YGp d9) with me
cheers
Mark
bart
30th October 2009, 07:22
See you guys at Ashhurst at about 10.30. Wrap up warm. It's a bit cool up this way. Overcast but the road is drying out. Supposed to fine up during the day.
Eddieb
30th October 2009, 07:37
hmmm
I'm not sure we want a full video of what happens.....
hopefully we might see you tomorrow
if anyone wants to follow our progress I have spot (http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=01q06TnoAraF4ElU0i5JBcqI7064YGp d9) with me
cheers
Mark
Make sure you sit behind Mark, he's guaranteed to play up for the camera.
bart
1st November 2009, 18:21
Home safe. Awesome weekend. Weather was stunning.
Cary
2nd November 2009, 11:07
Cheers Mark for another smashing 42/Fishers/Wanga ride. :yes:
Great weather, THE best riding and good people.
Special thanks to to Phil for the Sunday loop thru the farms, thanks for the effort :niceone:
Shame about the bike failure Mark, did you get thru the 42nd Monday?
Will let the pics do the talking. Quite a few to put up (everyone likes to see themselves on the web :D) so will do so over the next few hours/days!
Had to resize for KB regs so anyone want a bigger file PM me.
1. Steve
Was hoping for some berm railing shots.........
2. Michael
3. Bart
4. Steve
5. Mark
6. Michael
Cary
2nd November 2009, 11:22
1. Ian
2. Rest stop at the end of 42
3. DOC brought over this box to show us our national bird. They remove as many chicks as possible till they get to about 1100 grams(6 mo) so the stoats don't eat them.
4. Look out on the 42. Bart taking a chance with his bike you think!
5. Meet a couple a locals out for a ride. not a bad spot huh, Mark missed this view......
6. babes!
Cary
2nd November 2009, 15:51
Last month when we did the 1st run the river was much higher & had to walk the bike across and MXNUT & I both fell in while aiding others across. This time was much shallower and we were all able to ride it with just the odd wobble :yes:
1. Andy heads in
2. Body language.....
3. Michael
4 & 5 1st Bart then Mark finding the deeper water (marks pic a bit blurry as bow wave tsunami heading my way :eek:
6. This part last month was all under water.......
Eddieb
2nd November 2009, 16:10
Did you do both directions or just 'in reverse'?
How did the KLR go up the rock slope?
Cary
2nd November 2009, 17:05
Did you do both directions or just 'in reverse'?
How did the KLR go up the rock slope?
Both. I know Mark likes to see pics of himself in action so 'Mark on the Wall'
Pic 1. Mark starting out
pic 2. Mark stalled
pic 3. Mark up up and away :woohoo:
bart
2nd November 2009, 17:27
Awesome pics Cary. You guys pointed me through the deep part on purpose didn't ya. Almost drowned the black behometh.
Waihou Thumper
2nd November 2009, 18:11
Knew it was gonna be a ripper weekend....
Glad you all had fun out there. Damn well knew I sould have made it..:Oops:
marks
2nd November 2009, 18:30
Shame about the bike failure Mark, did you get thru the 42nd Monday?
nope :no:
was a bit wet first thing and looked like it the weather could settle in so we threw on the petticoats and headed off for a latte
we had a good ride back (got home about an hour ago). Had a ride up Takapri Rd to the top of the Ruahines and the weather closed in and the rain pissed down and wind howled (my wet weather gear was in my top box hidden at the bottom of the track). Was fine when we got back down to the main rd again....
had a great weekend but I will have to go back and do the 42nd properly....
thanks Phil for the awesome Sunday loop - that was a highlight :yes:
Phreaky Phil
2nd November 2009, 18:43
had a great weekend but I will have to go back and do the 42nd properly....
thanks Phil for the awesome Sunday loop - that was a highlight :yes:[/QUOTE]
You are welcome. Glad everyone enjoyed it. Mite have to do the 42nd again myself, its a few years since I did it and that was 2up on the Beemer. Keen to do on the DR
andy mac
2nd November 2009, 19:15
Excellent trip boys. :first:
6:30pm arrived in Wellington, long traffic jam at the Basin Reserve :angry2: I was saddlesore at Otaki & the bruised tailbone from the hillclimb flipping incident, meant I just wanted to be home.
Where my wife Joan is cooking my favourite homecooked meal - wiener schnitzel :love: I wonder if she will clean my riding gear? :tugger:
Box'a'bits
2nd November 2009, 19:20
I wonder if she will clean my riding gear?
Have you presented her with your toxic washing yet? :bye:
Waihou Thumper
2nd November 2009, 19:26
Or was it just the rider?.......:woohoo:
hehe
Woodman
2nd November 2009, 19:37
What went wrong with the klr Marks??
bart
2nd November 2009, 19:39
Just sifting through the 453 photos I took. This may take a while.
Phreaky Phil
2nd November 2009, 19:48
Excellent trip boys. :first:
6:30pm arrived in Wellington, long traffic jam at the Basin Reserve :angry2: I was saddlesore at Otaki & the bruised tailbone from the hillclimb flipping incident, meant I just wanted to be home.
Where my wife Joan is cooking my favourite homecooked meal - wiener schnitzel :love: I wonder if she will clean my riding gear? :tugger:
Due to me forgetting my camera the hillclimb flip incident will have to remain just a memory for you and me, although my image of it is completely different to yours. !!!:shit::sweatdrop
Box'a'bits
2nd November 2009, 19:59
Or was it just the rider?.......:woohoo:
hehe
Ran some wheel bearings in the middle of nowhere (about 20kms away from Raetahi). Thanks guys for staying & helping me sort it. Huge ups to Brights Lawnmowers & Engineering who got the thing fixed, starting at 4.30pm (beer o'clock) Friday.
Bart has the same issue, but his didn't collapse, fixed at Taumaranui
Dropped the KTM when it got crossed up in ruts in Fishers. Happened so fast I never had a chance to correct. Just spat me off, & threw me drown the bank, shoulder surfing. Compression on the tank, the paint job is history. :bye:.
Other than that a top weekend. No, the bike is definitely better than the rider... :rockon:
marks
2nd November 2009, 20:01
What went wrong with the klr Marks??
I must have gone over one bump too many as my top box hit me in the back - while it was still attached to the rack, Sheared the rack mounting bolts in the subframe.
my fault really - its a fairly lumpy track in places and I had a bit of weight in the top box.
I also crunched part of the center stand and will need to get some welding done before it can be used again. I'm also very glad I replaced the plastic bash plate with an alloy one - I can't imagine the plastic one surviving some of the hits the alloy one took over the weekend. All in all the klr handled the ride really well (except the D606 rear is toast at 3000km)
Woodman
2nd November 2009, 20:05
so nothing serious then
Eddieb
2nd November 2009, 20:07
Wow, sounds like a tough weekend for the bikes, was it worse than usual or just co-incidence?
On that note however, I took the 800 in for a WOF on Friday and it failed, front wheel bearing and lower shock mount bearing. The last ride I did on it was 42nd, Fishers, Whanga road.
Waihou Thumper
2nd November 2009, 20:15
Lucky that you had a robust Bike mate! :shit:
wheel bearings? How many Km's you done?
Eddieb
2nd November 2009, 20:19
Just sifting through the 453 photos I took. This may take a while.
Not that I'm impatient or anything.....
But I'm sitting here pressing refresh constantly on your pics gallery and nothings happening......
Box'a'bits
2nd November 2009, 20:32
Lucky that you had a robust Bike mate! :shit:
wheel bearings? How many Km's you done?
34k (ish). The rears are standard SKF. But the sprocket outrigger is a special (wider). That's grumbling, so I'll need to order that in.
bart
2nd November 2009, 21:12
Not that I'm impatient or anything.
Haha. You might have to wait a bit. Big job.
After Steve had his wheel bearing problem, I thought I'd better check mine. The back ones were on the way out, so a HUGE thanks to Cycle Torque Taumaranui for sorting this early Saturday (top blokes, and they even tried to sell me one of the 2 new Tenere's in the shop), and a big thanks to you guys for sqeezing in another fancy coffee while you waited for me.
Glad I changed the bearings, as the 42nd was rough going at warp speed.
A couple of highlights.
1. Mark thinking he's having a SHIT day
2. Until he see's Steve's dilemma
Crisis management
2nd November 2009, 21:14
34k (ish). The rears are standard SKF. But the sprocket outrigger is a special (wider). That's grumbling, so I'll need to order that in.
How many times have they been through a river? I tend to treat wheel bearings as expendable given the wet and dirty environment, the seals aren't made to keep cold water out of a hot housing, that dunking in water creates an instant suction of water through the seal.
I would plan on a set of bearings each year (10,000kms) front & rear.
bart
2nd November 2009, 21:38
How many times have they been through a river? I tend to treat wheel bearings as expendable given the wet and dirty environment, the seals aren't made to keep cold water out of a hot housing, that dunking in water creates an instant suction of water through the seal.
I would plan on a set of bearings each year (10,000kms) front & rear.
My DR has only done 9000km since new, so I was surprised to see them shit out that quick. Perhaps the standard Suzuki bearings are fairly average.:bash:
Photo's will have to wait (but from what I've seen so far, it will be worth it). Nighty night.:sleep:
Phreaky Phil
2nd November 2009, 21:39
[QUOTE=Crisis management;1129492648]How many times have they been through a river? I tend to treat wheel bearings as expendable given the wet and dirty environment, the seals aren't made to keep cold water out of a hot housing, that dunking in water creates an instant suction of water through the seal.
I would plan on a set of bearings each year (10,000kms) front & rear.[/QUOTE
+1 on that. I had a cush drive bearing fail and collapse on my DR650 at 115kmh at Mahonui. BIG SKID !!! The bearing was only about 3months old but I think something had damaged the seal and the day it collapsed I had ridden in sand. Keep an eye on them all the time.
Box'a'bits
3rd November 2009, 10:39
So here are a batch of photos from the ride.
1. Marks, 1st stream crossing
2. AndyMac, 1st stream crossing
3. Cary
4. Ian
5. AndyMac
6. Michael
Box'a'bits
3rd November 2009, 10:43
7. Mark S
8. Regroup at the lookout
9. KTM arty shot (look at that paint work - the right side of the tank will never look like that again - Fishers saw to that...:crybaby:)
10. Regroup at Fishers. Bart, MarkS, & AndyMac
11. Fishers
12. Whangamomona
Box'a'bits
3rd November 2009, 10:46
More photos.
13. Regroup at Old Whanga Rd
14. Bridge to Somewhere
15. MarkS on the last Gravel Rd for the Sunday
16. Maurice. Brave guy, that man. Never saw a brake light all day...
17. Takapari Rd, just before the rain rolled in. Bloody cold up on the top of the Ruahines, overlooking Dannevirke
18. Arty shot, looking over Pohangina Valley (much lower down on the western side of Takapari Rd).
Sorry Bart, realised I got none of you. You were always either behind the lens of your camera, or shooting ahead of me. Looking forward to your photos....
K slider
3rd November 2009, 11:19
Lucky Buggars
Waihou Thumper
3rd November 2009, 12:22
How many times have they been through a river? I tend to treat wheel bearings as expendable given the wet and dirty environment, the seals aren't made to keep cold water out of a hot housing, that dunking in water creates an instant suction of water through the seal.
I would plan on a set of bearings each year (10,000kms) front & rear.
The wheels off I inspect but I have repacked my Cush rubbers twice, inspected and that's about it. They have never looked bad, dry or caked with gunk. I was pleasantly suprised. I put in a nice dollop of grease and re-install. As for the front, well, it still looks good and I have done more miealge that Steve's KTM, but not much more...
Bit of bad luck...damn!
One thing I really got to do is take out my rear brake light and shake a bit of sand or mud out of it....No idea how that got in, but to remove that I have to take off the whole rear housing end to get at it.
andy mac
3rd November 2009, 12:52
Bart sees the camera so gives her gas & he's always on the pegs.
1 Ridge Rd
2 Fishers Track
3 Old Whanga Rd
4 Farm loop
Cary
3rd November 2009, 18:57
The wall proved not a problem but we really had Mark going ah guys! :shifty:
1. Ian
2. Ian
3. Andy on the 'Wall'
4. Ian
5. This guy rode down faster than any of us......
Cary
3rd November 2009, 19:04
And on to Fishers Road.
1. Andy
2. Andy
3. Michael
4. Ian
5. Mark
6. Steve
Cary
3rd November 2009, 19:13
And on to the Wanga road
1. Michael
2. Mark
3.4. Ian
5. Bart
6. Andy
Cary
3rd November 2009, 19:40
1. Bart
2. Ian at pace
3. Mark, Attack mode!
4. Steve
5. Crossing the not so solid farm bridge (couldn't see sign till after we'd gone over it!
6. Andy
Pampera
3rd November 2009, 20:04
5. Meet a couple a locals out for a ride. not a bad spot huh, Mark missed this view......
6. babes!
I know who you mean - I stopped and chatted to a couple of them - BUT WHERE ARE THE PICTURES?
[now I realise you meant the bikes I am really disappointed!]
Michael
Cary
3rd November 2009, 20:08
1. Ian
2. Couple of Gassers joined us along with Phil
3. Mark
4. Steve
5. Mark showing his style.......:D
And my fav.......
<a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/?action=view¤t=100b0372.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/jeb441/100b0372.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
See you on the next Adventure :woohoo:
bart
3rd November 2009, 20:35
OK, I've finaly got a few sorted.
1. Mark
2. Micheal
3. Andy
4. Steve
5. Mark
6. Steve
andy mac
3rd November 2009, 20:37
Great photos there Cary.
Because you were always streaking ahead i only have a few of you. This is the best but it's zoomed in too much. Hope it didn't hurt having your head cropped? Back to Picture Manager school.
bart
3rd November 2009, 20:38
7. Micheal
8. Nice shot of Andy
9. and another
10. Ian stuck in the river
11. Andy
12. Cary
bart
3rd November 2009, 20:42
13. Mark
14. Steve in the river
15. Micheal in the river
16. DR
17. Panarama
18. Panarama
bart
3rd November 2009, 20:45
19. Andy's blue beast
20. Fishers
21. Off into the sunset
22. Cary doing a wheely
23. Andy splash
24. Mark almost running me over
bart
3rd November 2009, 20:48
25. Cary meaning business
26. Sticky out foot thingy
27. Mark
28. Bridge to somewhere
29. Through the farm
30. Ian
Heaps more monster pics in my signature thing. Cheers guys. What an awesome weekend. :wari:
Cary
3rd November 2009, 21:01
Back to Picture Manager school.
Yep! Coulda been a goodn :crybaby:
25. Cary meaning business
26. Sticky out foot thingy
Like em, not sure if foot out one is good riding or 'holy shit' about to slam on the rear brake moment!!
Good riding with ya Bart, that poor poor DR suspension :shit:
bart
4th November 2009, 12:30
that poor poor DR suspension :shit:
Yeah, nice one Cary. I think that XR of yours is the bike of choice for that fast rocky stuff. Shame about the kickstart though. My favorite part on the DR is that little button on the right handle bar.
NordieBoy
4th November 2009, 13:00
My favorite part on the DR is that little button on the right handle bar.
I love the kill-switch too.
Pampera
4th November 2009, 19:15
1. Mark and Andy decide how to best balance Steve's dismantled bike in the main street of Raetihi. Luckily I located a large baulk of timber before Mark cramped up.
2. Steve and Andy muck around with the rear hub in the Bright's back workshop. Watching and "helping" cost extra time and money. Ace workshop and engineer - recommended.
3. Steve, Bart and Andy reinstalling the newly rebuilt rear wheel. Seeing this now, hard to understand how I usually manage this task on my own!
4. Tongariro and Ngaurahoe from 42 Traverse.
5. Regaining strength at Owhanga after the double crossing (not shown - Steve removing and emptying out his boots shortly after). Ace cafe - recommended.
6. Instructions at the end of "Fisher Road" (street sign in town) and the start of Fisher's Track.
Michael
Pampera
4th November 2009, 19:27
1. Abandoned farm buildings off Fishers Track, presumably once accessed from it when it was a maintained road.
2. The team at the west end of Fishers Track. All except myself and Steve returned the way we had come.
3.Steve heads north up Upper Retaruke Road - after leaving the west end of Fisher's Track. Steve and I made our way back to Taumarunui via some beautiful gravel roads with the low sun behind us - magic.
4.Clown’s café in Raetihi IS closed but Mark (and I) will be very pleased to know that "Angel Louise" is up to scratch as a replacement destination (and the owner is keen to emphasise that she will open up the courtyard for bike parking if anybody want their bike secure while sipping espresso)
I had an absolutely brilliant ride down the old Wanganui (Whanganui?) River Road on Sunday - perfect weather. First time for me, although I did ride from Raetihi to Pipiriki and back in 1980 (on a Honda 400/4!). Had a late lunch right back where we started from - Horseman's in Shannon.
Great ride and company, sufficient to deliver full on PAD (Post Adventure Depression) Monday at work. Thanks for being the one who made the effort to initiate this Mark.
Michael
NordieBoy
4th November 2009, 19:45
1. Mark and Andy decide how to best balance Steve's dismantled bike in the main street of Raetihi. Luckily I located a large baulk of timber before Mark cramped up.
Who would have thought a road cone wasn't up to the task of holding up a 640A :lol::2thumbsup
Box'a'bits
4th November 2009, 19:53
:lol:
Who would have thought a road cone wasn't up to the task of holding up a 640A :lol::2thumbsup
Bloody KTM designers. :mad: I replaced the centrestand with the sidestand (for this weekend), thinking this would be better for the 42nd, Fishers & the Old Whanga Rd. You can't have both at once. The sidestand 'lean' was excessive, and the foot too small, and so it sank everywhere we parked that was the least bit soft. Plus it's shit when your wheel bearings collapse....
Luckily I had the retracting hazard cone (of silence) on hand. :weep:, to warn the unwary.
MarkS makes a brilliant replacement centrestand. Like that 60 seconds ad. '.. then just walk away'. Think we came back in a 1/2 hr or so....
andy mac
4th November 2009, 21:11
More photos of -
1 Mark climbing out of the south stream crossing on the 42nd
2 Steve on my WRR
3 Ian exiting Fishers Track
4 Tunnel on Old Whanga Rd
5 WRR bogged
6 Pigskin fence trophies?
andy mac
4th November 2009, 21:21
1 More decorative fences in the King Country
2 Breather at Bells Junction
3 Mark on Takapari Rd
4 Seeking shelter at the A frame hut on Takapari Rd
andy mac
4th November 2009, 21:28
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andy mac
4th November 2009, 21:30
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andy mac
4th November 2009, 21:31
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andy mac
4th November 2009, 21:33
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bart
5th November 2009, 22:05
Damn. I thought I got away with that river crossing balls up.
I've been playing around with some photos. You guys may be interested in having a look over here.
http://cid-41f768dbf8a6f0ce.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/42nd%20Oct%202009/42nd%20arty
Eddieb
5th November 2009, 22:28
Cool, they look pretty good cropped up like that. I like the last one of Stephen maybe it's the different angle.
Woodman
6th November 2009, 19:23
Damn. I thought I got away with that river crossing balls up.
I've been playing around with some photos. You guys may be interested in having a look over here.
http://cid-41f768dbf8a6f0ce.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/42nd%20Oct%202009/42nd%20arty
Great photos bart you quite talented at that.
River crossings I am not so sure :shake:
Box'a'bits
6th November 2009, 19:56
Great photos bart you quite talented at that.
River crossings I am not so sure :shake:
He managed to make my riding look good... that's huge talent right there..:yes::yes::niceone:
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