2010 KTM Capital Coast Adventure

[4skins]

Get out the 2010 calendar and mark out the weekend of Saturday 20th March for the CCA. It'll be the same flavour as previous events - about 200km, 50% off-road, all within a 40km radius of central Wellington. This time we'll have a half-day option for those that prefer a less taxing day.

The KTM & KRN crews will be there with a fleet of KTM test bikes so you can sample these glorious machines in the conditions for which they were built. Knobbly tyres are highly recommended for the CCA.

The event will be based at Plimmerton School again where you can pitch a tent on the field and we'll have the usual mammoth spit-roast feed afterwards. We'll stop by TSS Motorcycles Lower Hutt KTM showroom for refreshments. There'll be a pre-event gathering on the Friday night at the Plimmerton Boating Club where route sheets will be issued. Bring your lunchbox, scissors and selotape and get a meal too.

Participants must pre-enter, entries close 1 week prior, a late entry fee of $25 WILL BE strictly enforced and there will be absolutely no EOD. Entry forms and more info will be available soon.

See http://www.CapitalCoastAdventure.co.nz for more details.

[Crisis management]

Finally........I'm in.










Well done John, I appreciate the huge amount of work this entails. :woohoo:

[Rosie]

:woohoo::Punk::wari::scooter::apint:

Only 121 sleeps to go :D

[Eddieb]

Hmmm, tempting. Might have to start saving.

P.s, the link is broke, you missed the last letter.

[ducatijim]

Ohhh, I hope I can make this 1!

Will 'pend on when the new seasons seeder driving starts in oz.

Fingers XXXXXXXXed.

[tri boy]

Nice one John.:woohoo:

[cooneyr]

Whoohoo :woohoo: Bloody good timing too! First baby is due on about 10th April so if you'd made it the ANZAC weekend I wasn't going to be able to go. Fingers crossed the baby doesn't turn up early!!!

Does anybody know who owned the KTM 950 ADV S back in 06 that is in the pictures page (http://ccadv08.blogspot.com/2007/09/blog-post.html) outside the BMW shop? I now own that bike (lost the rego plate a while back though) and it would be interesting to know who the original owner was (I'm no. 3 and obviously I know no. 2).

Cheers R

[Padmei]

Yahoo I'm there!!

Tshirts????

[merv]

Nice one 4skins, I'll be there. You've timed it nicely again this time with no weddings getting in the way, else if you'd held it over to April like last time I'd be outta the country :rockon:.

[El scooto]

Excellent!!

Had a great time on the last, so will definately been keen for another go.

Chur

[junkmanjoe]

Hmmm sound interesting, i should know how to ride new bike by then....

will have a go..

JMJ

[Monstaman]

I will be a starter for that, looks great.

Was along that way in May this year 4 wheeling and loved it so back on the DR would be the ducks nuts! :Punk:

Any chance any over stayers want to carry on for a bit and do Sutherlands track plus any other local trips that some local lads would like to take us travelers from New Zealand on?

I would love to extend my stay if poss.

[junkmanjoe]

will see closer to time, but you welcome to camp here, and happy to take you round a couple,

[pete376403]

"Once more into the breach, dear friends..."

Can't wait!!

[Woody2]

Yahoo I'm there!!

Tshirts????

Cool, I'll be in - stay here, we're 5 mins down the road.

[NordieBoy]

Yahoo I'm there!!
No you're not, you're at home.
Check your GPS.


Tshirts????

Wet?

[Oscar]

The KTM & KRN crews will be there with a fleet of KTM test bikes so you can sample these glorious machines in the conditions for which they were built.

Can I book my ride before Vege this time?

[clint640]

Woo Hoo! I will definitely be there! I may be a starter for some apres CCA action on the Sunday (not too early eh?) & Monday also.

Cheers
Clint

[Crisis management]

And, before anyone else gets in..........

Will I be ok on Scorpions? I have a pair that have 1.5mm of tread left and I don't want to replace them until 2012.

What sort of oil should I use, is Supercheap diesel ok?

Will the weather be ok, I don't want to have to wash the bike both days?









:chase:

[Woodman]

And, before anyone else gets in..........

Will I be ok on Scorpions? I have a pair that have 1.5mm of tread left and I don't want to replace them until 2012.

What sort of oil should I use, is Supercheap diesel ok?

Will the weather be ok, I don't want to have to wash the bike both days?








:chase:

cynic..........ftcr

[ducatijim]

What sort of oil should I use, is Supercheap diesel ok?

:

I had a Buell once; handbook said;

'if no HD engine oil is available, you should use a good quality diesel engine oil'

Dinkum!:Offtopic:

[clint640]

For those poor deprived wretches that are yet to experience the motorcycling ecstasy that is the Capital Coast Adventure Ride, have a look at my trip reports & pics from the last couple:

2006: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128897

2008: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=335764

Cheers
Clint

PS, 4Skins, feel free to swipe some of my 2008 pics if you want to update the pics page on the CCA website.

[Oscar]

And, before anyone else gets in..........

Will I be ok on Scorpions? I have a pair that have 1.5mm of tread left and I don't want to replace them until 2012.

What sort of oil should I use, is Supercheap diesel ok?

Will the weather be ok, I don't want to have to wash the bike both days?









:chase:


ATF was the hot tip (gear box and forks), back in the day...

What is this "wash the bike" concept of which you speak??

[Eddieb]

And, before anyone else gets in..........

Will I be ok on Scorpions? I have a pair that have 1.5mm of tread left and I don't want to replace them until 2012.

What sort of oil should I use, is Supercheap diesel ok?

Will the weather be ok, I don't want to have to wash the bike both days?

Here's one you missed, will a GPS route be available?

4Skins, If not in your plans but you're willing to consider the idea I'd be willing to put one together from your data.

[merv]

Further to Clint's comments:

My 2008 report here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=72456

2006 report here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=27185

[sels1]

uh oh, Thats my wedding anniversary.......sorry dear but....

woohoo Im in!

[Rosie]

uh oh, Thats my wedding anniversary.......sorry dear but....

woohoo Im in!

After the ride you could take her out for a romantic meal. At the Plimmerton School :shutup:

[ducatijim]

After the ride you could take her out for a romantic meal. At the Plimmerton School :shutup:

Thats cheap Rosie, real cheap!

( betta hope Clint don't get any flash ideas from a comment like that!)

[merv]

What you going to ride this time Sels1?

[sels1]

What you going to ride this time Sels1?

Bloody good question Merv - I could put some knobblies on the Tiger and skip some of the challange loops, or pinch my sons DR250, (he might have something to say about that...) or do what I did last time - buy a cheapie trail bike off TradeMe for the event (and a bit of fun either side) and flick it after.

[El scooto]

Bloody good question Merv - I could put some knobblies on the Tiger and skip some of the challange loops, or pinch my sons DR250, (he might have something to say about that...) or do what I did last time - buy a cheapie trail bike off TradeMe for the event (and a bit of fun either side) and flick it after.

Do it on the tiger! There were plenty of guys having a crack at the challenge sections on big bikes last time. I'll be there on the S10 and i'm sure my bro cooneyr will be doing them on his 950.

Big bike just add to the challenge, greater sense of achievement when you complete them. Also massive dissapointment(anger/swearing/yelling abuse) when you lay them down and smash your plastics. Good motivation to keep them upright:2thumbsup

Chur

[Qkkid]

Cant wait:banana:
Last year we did it on 2 Dr650s Qkchk and Qkkid that is.
This coming year we are going to be doing it on 2 Yamaha Tricker 250cc machines.:cool:
:banana:Such a well organised and awesome event would not miss it:2thumbsup

[Kokopelli]

Excellent, I've been waiting for this announcement. A GPS route would be neat, but so would scans of the route sheets. It would give me more time to do a better job on the seems.

I'd still be happy to turn up on the Friday. Maybe I can hitch a ride on Vege's trailer, cause my T63 are getting pretty bald now.

Bottom line, I am just glad it's on :-).

[sels1]

i'm sure my bro cooneyr will be doing them on his 950.
I work with the bloke who bought his old bike, it may be there too


Big bike just add to the challenge, greater sense of achievement when you complete them.
hmmm I'm thinking on that one


Also massive dissapointment(anger/swearing/yelling abuse) when you lay them down and smash your plastics.
Thats the bit I'm not so keen on, cause I know what it feels like!!

[cooneyr]

..... I'll be there on the S10 and i'm sure my bro cooneyr will be doing them on his 950.....

Umm - the hard word has been put on. Latest scan showing baby due the 5 April and my wife, as a first time mum, is digging her toes in. You will probably be on your own bro! Woe is me, its begun, my motorcycling life is over :weep:

Must be some way I can shirk my fatherly responsibilities and escape for a weekend!!

Cheers R

[marks]

Woe is me, its begun, my motorcycling life is over :weep:

Cheers R

Don't worry - in 20 odd years you'll have your freedom back.

And its more fun second time around :yes:

the only downside is you'll be old and fucked

[Crisis management]

Must be some way I can shirk my fatherly responsibilities and escape for a weekend!!

Cheers R

No problem R, my wifes a midwife, I'll steal some of her stationery and give you an official note. How long do you need out and do you and exemption from nappies and night feeding for the first year as well?

[Transalper]

Mine came 1 week early, I imagine two weeks early isn't that uncommon either.
Not supprised you've had the brakes applied.

I'm trying not to laugh too loud here.

Could just as easily be late.

[cooneyr]

No problem R, my wifes a midwife, I'll steal some of her stationery and give you an official note. How long do you need out and do you and exemption from nappies and night feeding for the first year as well?

LOL. Sleep deprivation has already started. Time to get my own bed. My mother is a retired midwife who teaches antinatel classes at Chch Womans. Our midwife gets a bit cagey when I turn up.


Mine came 1 week early, I imagine two weeks early isn't that uncommon either.
Not supprised you've had the brakes applied.

I'm trying not to laugh too loud here.

Could just as easily be late.

Could be early could be late - who knows. Dont laught too loud ya basted - we all knew this was comming at some point.

Just hoping the baby (boy or girl) is as good on two wheels as it's two year old first cousin. I'll have it on a PW50 on its second birthday if it is :2thumbsup

Cheers R

[JATZ]

Woe is me, its begun, my motorcycling life is over :weep:
Cheers R

Bwaaahahahaha :D

[Eddieb]

Woe is me, its begun, my motorcycling life is over :weep:
Cheers R

So you'll be selling me Griffon then :Pokey:

[mazz1972]

Excellent, I will spread the word!

[cooneyr]

So you'll be selling me Griffon then :Pokey:

Nope! Been told I'm allowed to keep it :wari:

R

[Transalper]

phew, that's lucky.


Actually I knew that was the arrangement all along.

[Crisis management]

Entry forms are out now...$130.


Roll on March 2010! :banana::banana:

[4skins]

Click HERE (http://www.kiwirider.co.nz/CCA10.pdf) for an entry form for the 2010 KTM Capital Coast Adventure.

See the CCA Website (http://www.capitalcoastadventure.co.nz/) for further info.

http://www.ktm.co.nz/files/bikeimage.php?i=1064&w=800

John

[cynna]

ive been told im allowed to go - just need to get a day or 2 off work now

complete newbie question here - how do i know if i have a spark arrester?

[junkmanjoe]

[QUOTE=cynna;1129563378]
how do i know if i have a spark arrester?[/QUOTE

Put a set of hand cuffs on your pipe..and arrest the sparks as they come out..:no:

JMJ

[Padmei]

ive been told im allowed to go - just need to get a day or 2 off work now

complete newbie question here - how do i know if i have a spark arrester?

What kind of bike do you have & does the pipe look original - ie is it big & heavy & industrial looking with scratches on it or does it have a big sticker label attached to it

[clint640]

ive been told im allowed to go - just need to get a day or 2 off work now

complete newbie question here - how do i know if i have a spark arrester?

There will be a 'USFS approved' or similar label, or there is a Euro (E4 or E5?) standard too. Or you could just get some metal mesh from your local screen door supplier, wrap it around the end of yer can & hold it on with a big jubilee clip.

Cheers
Clint

[warewolf]

Spark arrester... I've been told than any typical OEM multi-chamber muffler is effectively a spark arrester. A straight-through sports pipe isn't.

Better bet than screen door mesh is a cheap kitchen sieve - it'll have stainless mesh already in a cup-shape.

[cynna]

its an 02 xr650r with stock exhaust which has been unrestricted

will take a sieve just in case - thanks for the info

[Waihou Thumper]

Route available for the CCA...:)
Nice one. I guess it will be posted ahead of time, we can download the .gpx file to our units and come fore warned and armed for the journey?

I have put in for some more leave and will be heading down for this. Lucky, the accomodation is free and I recommend the fish and chip shop too...
Just make sure she washes her hands after sweeping the floor with the broom and then picking up a piece of fish to batter it...:)
Actually, the heat would kill anything anyway....Sure was a big piece of fish!

[tri boy]

Route available for the CCA...:)
Nice one. I guess it will be posted ahead of time, we can download the .gpx file to our units and come fore warned and armed for the journey?

Well, thats it then. The CCA is fooked! Wheres the fun in actually knowing where the hell your going prior to stumbling out of your tent/motel with a hangover the size of "SammyFellOffTheSofa".
The fun starts when you drunkenly cellotape route sheet12 to Route sheet18, and end up in Porirua with big black bugga's steering you down.
The nerds are ruining everything:rolleyes:

[Waihou Thumper]

The nerds are ruining everything:rolleyes:

I resemble that remark....ANYWAY, won't be solely used, will be a just in case we all end up someones driveway sort of 'back up' :clap:
Remember the last one? :msn-wink:


Well, thats it then. The CCA is fooked!

Ask John about that one....I just read things is all...:)

[Kokopelli]

I might not take the tupperware. Last two times the sheet ripped at some stage. I'll follow some guy who thinks he knows where he's going and just double check with the GPS.

It's not a race after all, even though some people seem to think so. Last time I went through too quickly, instead of enjoying the views a bit more. Probably because I was pretty much dead last the time before that, on my 1150.

[Oscar]

Well, thats it then. The CCA is fooked! Wheres the fun in actually knowing where the hell your going prior to stumbling out of your tent/motel with a hangover the size of "SammyFellOffTheSofa".
The fun starts when you drunkenly cellotape route sheet12 to Route sheet18, and end up in Porirua with big black bugga's steering you down.
The nerds are ruining everything:rolleyes:

Er...you still havtae be able to ride the route...

[BMWST?]

Umm - the hard word has been put on. Latest scan showing baby due the 5 April and my wife, as a first time mum, is digging her toes in. You will probably be on your own bro! Woe is me, its begun, my motorcycling life is over :weep:

Must be some way I can shirk my fatherly responsibilities and escape for a weekend!!

Cheers R
any time estimate is +- 2 weeks

[cooneyr]

any time estimate is +- 2 weeks

My mother is a retired midwife who has delivered hundreds of babies (use to work at Price Albert Hospital in Sydney in the 70's where they churned them out big time). Trust me there ain't not way in hell I'm escaping for a weekend within a month of the baby being due!

Cheers R

[MXNUT]

Well, thats it then. The CCA is fooked!
The nerds are ruining everything:rolleyes:

Wot he said ........:weep: :weep: :weep:

[Kokopelli]

Wot he said ........:weep: :weep: :weep:

Get yourself an R1150GS for some excitement on the trail, the optional GPS won't weigh so heavily on your mind then. ;)

[Waihou Thumper]

What the issue is here? Does using a GPS make you less of an adventure rider or a 'nerd' ? 'Ruining everything?' Come on, lets get a little more sensible here...
:Playnice:
I don't recall Dakar being ruined because of the use of Sentinels, GPS and Sat Phones that are rented now as a norm by riders....
I have found personally that having one of these aids certainly has made my riding a lot more enjoyable and I have also found some good back roads and tracks as a result...:girlfight:
AND, I will be using a road book too.....:hug:

[Padmei]

Hear hear. Tho I myself prefer to have someone ride frantically all the way to catch me up & tell me I've gone the wrong way:Oops:

[NordieBoy]

Hear hear. Tho I myself prefer to have someone ride frantically all the way to catch me up & tell me I've gone the wrong way:Oops:

I didn't have too ride all that fast. You were on a KLR after all.

Where's the smiley riding with an ipod on when you need one?

:scooter:

[Padmei]

I didn't have too ride all that fast. You were on a KLR after all.

Where's the smiley riding with an ipod on when you need one?

:scooter:

Yes but it did take 10ks or so & you didn't actually overtake me - I just noticed there was noone behind you...

[cynna]

just made my ferry bookings. the cheap fares on the interislander had gone since i last looked so went with bluebridge at $100 each way

[NordieBoy]

Looks like I'll be doing this rather than the DB1K.

[Ally67]

Looks like I'll be doing this rather than the DB1K.

:no: Who will take photos and keep an eye on my tyre pressures.:eek:

[NordieBoy]

:no: Who will take photos and keep an eye on my tyre pressures.:eek:

Train the boy up...

[Woodman]

Looks like I'll be doing this rather than the DB1K.

And who will tell me to ride in stupid places??

[Eddieb]

And who will tell me to ride in stupid places??

MarkS is good at that if he's coming down, he does it to me.

[NordieBoy]

And who will tell me to ride in stupid places??

There'll probably be plenty of volunteers for this job :D

[Transalper]

Well, it's been on the back burner for over a year. In face it was 1st May 2008 when I last posted anything related to the CCA video I recorded.
I've recently got a picture smoothing plug in for my editing software so have started playing with the tapes again.
It's still a long way off finishing but here's the first semi cut 10 minutes as of today.
Should wet the appetite for those planning to go ride this year.

Enjoy...youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x92GUpqFyfE (you can watch full screen with the link)
or embed...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x92GUpqFyfE

John F. you're welcome to use my videos on your site if you wish... or what ever.

[sels1]

but here's the first semi cut 10 minutes as of today.
.
Yay I saw me in it...I think...:cool:
Thanks for posting the video.
Im not going to be able to make it this year:weep: I have a wedding anniversary and a 50th in CHCH to attend

[merv]

Sorry you won't be there Sels1 but you gotta pamper the missus eh!

[Transalper]

Yay I saw me in it...I think...:cool:
Thanks for posting the video.
Allways nice to know people are watching.
Spotting yourself, yep, unless it's a nice close shot you have to remember what you were wearing etc on the day. Colourful bags on backs or bikes and the odd fluro jacket stand out from the rest making them easier to identify in the crowd.


Im not going to be able to make it this year:weep: I have a wedding anniversary and a 50th in CHCH to attendBugger.

This year my intention is to hang with Balrog for a lot of it so might get some more big bike action?
Still have to raise the money for it yet, and do some minor repairs to gear.

[junkmanjoe]

is this ride big bike friendly,, would there be much nasty bits...
keen to give it a go.

JMJ

[Aslan]

is this ride big bike friendly,, would there be much nasty bits...
keen to give it a go.

JMJ

Joe - 4Skins aka John Forsyth aims to make this ride suitable for competent riders of larger machines - shod with the appropriate tyres being a strong recommendation. I've done previous events on my 1150GS - but enjoyed it more on a DR350 - you'll be fine - cheers Aslan

[pete376403]

Get some decent tyres (TKC80 or equivalent) and you'll be fine. Full knobbies if you're not too worried about DOT compliance even better.
There were several 950/990s on the last runplus some big BMWs as well.

[Crisis management]

There were several 950/990s on the last runplus some big BMWs as well.

IIRC there was one 990 ridden through the rougher bits by a rider with a broken collar bone...the bastard passed me too!

You'll be fine Joe, good knobblies and common sense and it's all rideable!

I'm currently struggling with deciding whether to do the Tussock Buster at Waiorou or the CCA, I can't afford to do both...donations anyone?

[Oscar]

IIRC there was one 990 ridden through the rougher bits by a rider with a broken collar bone...the bastard passed me too!

You'll be fine Joe, good knobblies and common sense and it's all rideable!

I'm currently struggling with deciding whether to do the Tussock Buster at Waiorou or the CCA, I can't afford to do both...donations anyone?

That was my Brother-In-Law, Mark Hartstone.
His shoulder is only now fully recovered.

At least four 950/990's did the entire route (including the "challenge" bits).

[junkmanjoe]

IIRC there was one 990 ridden through the rougher bits by a rider with a broken collar bone...the bastard passed me too!

You'll be fine Joe, good knobblies and common sense and it's all rideable!

I'm currently struggling with deciding whether to do the Tussock Buster at Waiorou or the CCA, I can't afford to do both...donations anyone?

More of your mates would be at the CCA... sounds like a good weekend..
and you could admire my riding skills when i arse of in front of you, on the tricky parts.... so that be worth coming down to see...

JMJ

[warewolf]

I'm currently struggling with deciding whether to do the Tussock Buster at Waiorou or the CCA, I can't afford to do both...donations anyone?No money forthcoming, but an observation: the Tussock will be more technical/hard-out riding (particularly with the 640A), but I dare say the CCA more sociable, with adv acquaintances coming from all over the country.

[offrd]

And, before anyone else gets in..........

Will I be ok on Scorpions? I have a pair that have 1.5mm of tread left and I don't want to replace them until 2012.

What sort of oil should I use, is Supercheap diesel ok?

Will the weather be ok, I don't want to have to wash the bike both days?









:chase:

Hmmmm i say nothing bout tyres this year.....

[Crisis management]

Colin & Joe, thanks for the comments, I'm swayed towards the CCA so had better start saving...


Colin, I'm not sure I would ride the Tussock buster on the 640, it is certainly do-able but would be a pain in the arse on the tight bits, I was thinking of the 200 for that task!

Iain

[Padmei]

Feck it I'm gonna ask!!:sweatdrop Lets stop tiptoeing around the elephant in the lounge.

I've got a bit worn rear E07 on my KLR. It's pretty good on everything but slippery wet. Do you actually need knobbllies? - if so I will buy one no probs. If there are nana lines around tricky stuff no probs.
Let the flaming begin:eek5:

[offrd]

Feck it I'm gonna ask!!:sweatdrop Lets stop tiptoeing around the elephant in the lounge.

I've got a bit worn rear E07 on my KLR. It's pretty good on everything but slippery wet. Do you actually need knobbllies? - if so I will buy one no probs. If there are nana lines around tricky stuff no probs.
Let the flaming begin:eek5:


I would have done the last one on E 07's.. I did all but one technical section, two up.

It was pretty dry most places...

Now in saying that.. if its wet.....

I personally will be on something with bite.. I would prefer to wear out a good aggressive rubber than have a crap day trying to pull, drag and kick my bike out of the crap.....

[Padmei]

I would have done the last one on E 07's.. I did all but one technical section, two up.

It was pretty dry most places...

Now in saying that.. if its wet.....



I personally will be on something with bite.. I would prefer to wear out a good aggressive rubber than have a crap day trying to pull, drag and kick my bike out of the crap.....

Phew thanks for that. Now to find a cheap knobblie (will head over to the tyre thread to end Hijack)

[warewolf]

I've got a bit worn rear E07 on my KLR. It's pretty good on everything but slippery wet. Do you actually need knobbllies? - if so I will buy one no probs. If there are nana lines around tricky stuff no probs.Yes. put something chunkier on there, you will like it. TKC80 or better is the recommendation, best to follow it. Besides, you don't have far to travel, and if marks takes you bush you'll need all the traction you can get, plus a snorkel.

On the CCA the tricky stuff, such as it is, is in longer optional sections. It's not like on a trail ride where there is say a short bog hole with a dry bypass. Most of the challenge sections are linear/through routes that you need to complete, or don't start. There's no point in paying the entry fee, paying for a ferry ride or two, then riding the day on crappy tyres so all you do is pootle about on good gravel roads - unless that is new to you, in which case you'll have a blast. But for experienced adventurers you will want a decent tyre to do the challenge sections which are more interesting to ride and view.

The dry challenge bits are about as tough as the tricky hills on the Maungatapu; the wet bits easier than the stuff we've done in Hira forest, but could devolve to that with lots of rain. TKC80, E09, T63, MT21, D606 anything of that caliber will be fine.

[Eddieb]

I rode some of it last weekend and yes I would strongly recommend a proper chunky tyre. The section I covered included multiple decent length declines on loose surfaces, the sort of thing were you are braking heavily on loose dirt steeply downhill into a 90 degree bend, and there quite a few uphills in the reverse order.

I took a good Conti Escape off and put a brand new E-09 on for the ride and was glad I did, i think I might have been in serious trouble a few times had I left the Conti on.

[pete376403]

Phew thanks for that. Now to find a cheap knobblie (will head over to the tyre thread to end Hijack)

I used a cheap-as $60 Deestone (made in Thailand) on the back for the last CCA and it was great. Hardly worn at all, so using it again this year. Not DOT legal. Just don't get too aggressive with the cornering on the road sections.

http://www.biketreadz.co.nz/index.php?T=Dirt&F=Rear&R=17

[MXNUT]

This thread needs to be renamed to `THE CAPITAL COAST ADVENTURE RIDE TYRE THREAD`.

Thanks for starting that Crisis......................


aaaahhhhhh !!!!

[NordieBoy]

So what oil should I use on the CCA?

[merv]

So what oil should I use on the CCA?

In March hopefully we will get a sunny day and you'll need at least an SPF30 tanning oil on the back of your neck.

For the bike, just use the oil that's already in the engine as long as it not full of Nelson mud.

If you are coming Nordie I'll look forward to meeting you.

[Padmei]

If you are coming Nordie I'll look forward to meeting you.

Just remember to keep all limbs away from his mouth until he's circled & sniffed you.

[merv]

What and cocked his leg on Big Dave or someone?

p.s. you doing the ride this time BD or is Veg and the crew bunking out this time for fear of licence loss again?

[warewolf]

Vege & crew coming; dunno about BD. Depends if he can blag a test bike.

[NordieBoy]

What and cocked his leg on Big Dave or someone?

That was just a nasty rumour.

[Pedrostt500]

Getting the dirty Ol XL ready for this, let me find out how much off road skill I've lost in ther last 25yrs.

[merv]

My WR was due for its WOF so done that this morning so she's all sweet for the ride, but crikey its my last annual one. How time flies its 6 years since I bought it just before the 2004 Pukemanu. Makes me reflect a bit too, because it was the CCA 2 years ago that my Bro' was all booked in to do with me like we had been doing since the 1992 Pukemanu and poor bugger found out he had cancer and didn't make it to the "08. 9 months later Jan '09 he was gone, but I am sure he'll be looking down on us now he's on his eternal ride.

Now that reminds me too, must get my entry off to 4skins.

[Eddieb]

Rode more of the ride today with damp grassy steep up hill sections. Even the brand new E-09 was fish tailing all over the place.

[Oscar]

Rode more of the ride today with damp grassy steep up hill sections. Even the brand new E-09 was fish tailing all over the place.

Windy, was it?

[Eddieb]

Windy, was it?

Umm yeah, just a little bit. I did provide John with some amusement, till it got him too.

[Eddieb]

Windy, was it?

You can see the track we were following just above the DR tank curving around to the left of the hill above the handguard, and obviously where i ended up.
We couldn't walk unassisted and it took 2 people to hold each bike upright and we walk them to the next sheltered spot.

[NordieBoy]

You can see the track we were following just above the DR tank curving around to the left of the hill above the handguard, and obviously where i ended up.
We couldn't walk unassisted and it took 2 people to hold each bike upright and we walk them to the next sheltered spot.

Nice Quest. The roll chart has lost it's lid...

[Eddieb]

Nice Quest. The roll chart has lost it's lid...

The roll chart had no lid, it was being written as we rode.

[NordieBoy]

The roll chart had no lid, it was being written as we rode.

I only take photos when I ride...

[Eddieb]

Turns out John took a short video just after we got blown off. I was lucky and got a lull in the wind to cross this gap, minutes before it had taken both of us to walk John's bike across the same bit.

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[merv]

Haha and I tell everyone we don't get summer in Wellington until February and this year looks like we've had our two days of summer for the year with crap like this turning up. Maybe it will be a late summer and come in March just in time for the CCA.

[4skins]

Even if you’re a Wellingtonian, the KTM Capital Coast Adventure will once again take you places you haven’t been before, or at least not for a while. Terewhiti Station, west of the city, once a dirt bike playground for many locals has been off-limits for the past three years during the construction of Meridian’s West Wind project. The 62 turbine 142MW wind farm was commissioned in late 2009 but has remained tightly locked to visitors. However after negotiation with Terawhiti management and Meridian Energy, we have managed to gain access to the property for this year’s CCA.

This privileged access has been granted on a ‘one-off’ basis and security and safety will be high on the list of strict conditions. Terawhiti Station management stresses that this event in no way signals any opening up of the property to further public access, those ‘wild west’ days are over. With 33km of road being developed on the project, the landscape has changed somewhat. A lot of the old tracks we used on the 2006 CCA will now be roads but it’ll be great to see those majestic rotors up close. And the old side-tracks are on the route too (unchanged).

Other highlights for the KTM CCA will be the Belmont Regional Park and the Akatarawa forest pylon tracks and the usual south coast trails. KTM New Zealand will be there with demo adventure bikes for you to try out in the conditions they were designed for.

http://oscar.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/CCA-Recce/IMG5291/787199980_8bfKM-L.jpg

See www.capitalcoastadventure.co.nz for entry forms and further info.

[4skins]

EddieB in the wind, (attempting human flight)
http://oscar.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/CCA-Recce/IMG5280/787198995_cmFB7-L.jpg

[4skins]

Looks like the thinking on tyres is on track this year, thanks Colin, I couldn't have said it better myself.

Don't forget the front tho, no good having traction on the rear if you can't steer the front, eh Eddie!

http://oscar.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/CCA-Recce/IMG5284/787199640_9WYjo-L.jpg

[merv]

Yeah mate, I've not seen scenes like that since the Wairarapa "Next" ride of 1998 when we rode up to the Haunui wind farm - few of us got there, many were strewn over the track. March will be better. Remember 2003 that was a lovely calm warm day.

[Kokopelli]

Got my leave approved today, so it's time to send the application off. Looking forward to some fun. Trouble is the tyres on my bike are too good to ditch but not good enough to keep :-). Maybe it's time for a burn out.

[Waihou Thumper]

As much as I would love to ride this event again....:( Unfortunately, I have sat down with my accountant and I cannot swing it. I will endeavour to read all the reports when everyone makes it home...
Still, it is a long way off and I do have the time off. I wonder what I can sell? Time to scout around the house and get on Trade Me....:)

[tri boy]

Are any of you lot seeing an attendance list of names in the Calender thread?
If not, can this be modified so people can link up for a ride to the CCA,accom bookings etc?
Cheers,

[MXNUT]

Are any of you lot seeing an attendance list of names in the Calender thread?
If not, can this be modified so people can link up for a ride to the CCA,accom bookings etc?
Cheers,

Good idea, why dont you start a seperate thread for GETTING TO THE CCA & BACK.

[tri boy]

K, I'll give it a whirl.

[merv]

I'm already here so that's sweet and I'll be on the ride, so see you all then.

[tri boy]

Calender thread is up
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2010-3-20&c=0

[tri boy]

Travel to CCA thread up http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/118870-Travel-to-CCA-accom-thread

[Eddieb]

Please also ensure you have read the bottom of this page: http://ccadv08.blogspot.com/2007/09/entry-form.html about the requirement for ALL riders to carry a fire extinguisher, as a condition of entry required by landowners.


FIRE EXTINGUISHERS will be mandatory on the CCA as demanded by some land owners.

....

You will be asked to show your extinguisher as you enter the forestry sections. Failure to carry one will bar you from entering those sections. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

I'd hate to see someone get turned back.

[NordieBoy]

"In a NZ first the CCA will provide a downloadable route for Garmin GPS users to navigate the 2010 CCA. This will be a first for any NZ adventure ride so please treat it as a trial."

:D

[Transalper]

Bit of a laugh, does that mean that the last two or three years of DB1K don't count as Adventure rides?
May be they don't qualify for some reason, may be because they are free to enter (except the toll roads) or does the South Island stuff not count?? CraZY

[Transalper]

A lot of the course will not be GPS navigable as the tracks we use will not be on the base maps, you will be following a 'bread crumb' trail. You will need to use a route sheet as well (or at least ride with someone who is using one). We welcome your feedback on how to improve it.It shouldn't matter that the tracks are not on the base map just like a lot of the walking tracks are also not on the maps but you can access track logs and route files for a lot of that stuff.
The way it's been done on the South Island Dusty Butt 1000km Adventures is probably about as good as you're going to be able to do. just cut down the files until you have a series of routes to navigate in order with 50 to 250 points each depending upon the GPS units they are intended for. Then navigate in the 'Off Road' format so as to stop any auto routing interfering and taking different people different ways depending again upon the maps they have loaded.

Whether there is a sealed road there, a farm track or just a riverbed, making the entire course file designed to be used in the 'Off Road' navigation mode is the key in my opinion.

If I receive one big tracklog file from you guys then the first thing I will be doing is cutting it down to sections and converting it to numbered route files. The 300km of CCA should be easy after the 1000km each Nelson based and Otago based routes of DB files .

Hmm, perhaps I should email these comments to the cca email address directly?

[NordieBoy]

Bit of a laugh, does that mean that the last two or three years of DB1K don't count as Adventure rides?
May be they don't qualify for some reason, may be because they are free to enter (except the toll roads) or does the South Island stuff not count?? CraZY

:D

They don't count as it's not an "Adventure Ride", more a collection of like minded individuals going in the same direction.

[NordieBoy]

Whether there is a sealed road there, a farm track or just a riverbed, making the entire course file designed to be used in the 'Off Road' navigation mode is the key in my opinion.

Yep.

Off road navigation, no re-calculation.

I made the 1st DB1K route in 25 waypoint chunks with a waypoint on each major intersection/decision point and another WP 100m or so in the new direction. Makes sure you're heading on the right track
My old b/w Legend had no issues and even told you you were coming up on a turn when you approached them.

Effectively an electronic rollchart.

[Eddieb]

Here's Big Dave's impressions of the Capital Coast from a few years ago.

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[cooneyr]

"In a NZ first the CCA will provide a downloadable route for Garmin GPS users to navigate the 2010 CCA. This will be a first for any NZ adventure ride so please treat it as a trial."

:D


Bit of a laugh, does that mean that the last two or three years of DB1K don't count as Adventure rides?
May be they don't qualify for some reason, may be because they are free to enter (except the toll roads) or does the South Island stuff not count?? CraZY

I've been biting my tongue. Like you said TA. DB1k is free so it probably doesn't count - despite the 40+ hours I put into preparing the GPS file and at least the same again for the roll chart.

Oh well. Good to see people trying to use the technology at least. I agree 100% with the offroad routing. Create a route file/s with 250 points in each. If 250 points is not enough points for the whole day do a morning and afternoon rout file. The route files do not need any map whatsoever to work i.e. can use them on the basic old eTrex with no mapping but they probably don't prompt you when you are approaching a turn.

Cheers R

[Padmei]

Those from the Sth isalnd ferrying over - what sailing are yous coming back on? I think I'll go over fri avo but if we're riding Sunday as well what time are you leaving?

[Transalper]

My sailings post is over here in the travelling to/from CCA thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/118870-Travel-to-CCA-accom-thread?p=1129657904#post1129657904). Think I'm the only South Islander who has posted details so far.
I'm not doing any extra riding this trip, just straight up and straight back. Can't afford extra time off work.
Cyna was going bluebridge, heading up on the fri 2pm and back on sunday at 1pm. last I heard. Don't know any others.


Made the entry payment online today (will post entry form shortly) so definitely going.

[Transalper]

The last installment of my CCA-2008 YouTube uploads is done.
It's the 10minute highlight/overview/short of the whole ride. If you want more you'll have to buy a DVD from me. Probably $15 worth and that won't even scratch the surface of what I put in to it.

Anyway, hope you like....

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[NordieBoy]

Cool. Looks like an extended laid back trail ride.

[XF650]

Excellent clip there Transalper - it brought back some great memories of the 2008 CCA. I was glad I took John's advice re knobblies too!!
Unlikely I can make it this year so very envious of all you guys who are going.
Have a great ride.......

[andy mac]

Yip, good video TA. I laughed as those bikes went the wrong way, down the big grassy hill with a fence inbetween.
So I asked my wife if we had a clikclak container for a routesheet holder 'No" . Clever me found one & started drilling holes. But it was the mother in laws - probably no home baking for Andy for a while :spanking:

[XF650]

You can laugh Andy but those of us who did go down that hill sure weren't!

[Big Dave]

I hate the narration on that slideshow.
It was the first one I tried like that. And last.
I'll fix it this year. :-)

Subject to confirmation but it appears I'll have a Katoom 690 demo, that will be available to try on the CCA - and I'll ride your bike. So pump up your pre-load.

[warewolf]

Subject to confirmation but it appears I'll have a Katoom 690 demo, that will be available to try on the CCA - and I'll ride your bike. So pump up your pre-load.I'm busy trying to sort a lighter spring for the rear of my beast, as the standard one is too heavy for the stated 75kg target (which I'm at, wet with ATTGATT after a big feed). May not get here in time but regardless, be prepared for an under-sprung bike 'cos I'm blagging a ride on the 690 hotness. :Punk:

PS how's your kicking (left) leg?? :laugh:

[Kokopelli]

I hate the narration on that slideshow.
It was the first one I tried like that. And last.
I'll fix it this year. :-)

Subject to confirmation but it appears I'll have a Katoom 690 demo, that will be available to try on the CCA - and I'll ride your bike. So pump up your pre-load.

Would you like to try an R80?

[navek]

Travel to CCA thread up http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/118870-Travel-to-CCA-accom-thread

Hi Tri Boy
Just remembered your TB ID. We stopped and chatted at Whiritoa about the your Scrambler a few weeks back. Made the decision and now have BMW F 800 GS, and loving it. Will be at the CCA but on a KTM 400 so I can do all the knarly bits for the views etc. Hope to meet again for a ride.

[navek]

Here's Big Dave's impressions of the Capital Coast from a few years ago.

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Hi Eddie
New to CCA, just looked at the video, appears to be all big adv bike friendly, was going to take KTM 400 but if most of it is as in video then better on the GS 800?? What do you think will be this year?

[Eddieb]

Hi Eddie
New to CCA, just looked at the video, appears to be all big adv bike friendly, was going to take KTM 400 but if most of it is as in video then better on the GS 800?? What do you think will be this year?

I've ridden all of this years afternoon sections including the challenge bits on my R100GS PD, and about half of the morning section and I'll be riding the rest Friday. There are some sections where you will need to be comfortable and confident on your machine but it's all doable on a big bike.
Probably the worst I have encountered so far is a very steep downhill covered with deep chunky gravel and diagonal water channels across the track, you want to have good brakes you can trust on your bike and good balance, the PD with it's great engine braking just chugged down it in first gear, and there's a few potentially slippery grass/muddy down hills

Sections of the ride are challenging but the 800GS would be more than capable, it's down to you as a rider and your confidence on the machine. It does get down to single track in places, but big bike single trail, not 250 enduro weapon stuff. If you were only going to do the cruiser sections and skip the challenges I'd say bring the 800. I don't know what you are like on the 800 so it's your call on the trickier stuff. but any intermediate rider should be able to do it fine. I would consider myself intermediate at best, definately not expert.

And there's plenty of people to help you pick the bike up, after suitably embarrassing pictures are taken of course.

John has designed the event around bigger bikes.

[navek]

I've ridden all of this years afternoon sections including the challenge bits on my R100GS PD, and about half of the morning section and I'll be riding the rest Friday. There are some sections where you will need to be comfortable and confident on your machine but it's all doable on a big bike.
Probably the worst I have encountered so far is a very steep downhill covered with deep chunky gravel and diagonal water channels across the track, you want to have good brakes you can trust on your bike and good balance, the PD with it's great engine braking just chugged down it in first gear, and there's a few potentially slippery grass/muddy down hills

Sections of the ride are challenging but the 800GS would be more than capable, it's down to you as a rider and your confidence on the machine. It does get down to single track in places, but big bike single trail, not 250 enduro weapon stuff. If you were only going to do the cruiser sections and skip the challenges I'd say bring the 800. I don't know what you are like on the 800 so it's your call on the trickier stuff. but any intermediate rider should be able to do it fine. I would consider myself intermediate at best, definately not expert.

And there's plenty of people to help you pick the bike up, after suitably embarrassing pictures are taken of course.

John has designed the event around bigger bikes.

Many thanks Eddie

[Big Dave]

Hi Eddie
New to CCA, just looked at the video, appears to be all big adv bike friendly,

I've done it on a Tiger and a Scrambler 900 and swapped over to several purpose built ADV bikes for various sections.
I enjoyed it best on the Scrambler.

There are a few spots when you have to Bulldog a 'beast', but that just needs a bit of HTFU. Some of it is tight twisty bitumen that well compensates.

[Oscar]

I've done it on a Tiger and a Scrambler 900 and swapped over to several purpose built ADV bikes for various sections.
I enjoyed it best on the Scrambler.

There are a few spots when you have to Bulldog a 'beast', but that just needs a bit of HTFU. Some of it is tight twisty bitumen that well compensates.

I did it on my 950 including all the challenge stuff (and bits on the Scrambler) and it's nae problem.

[tri boy]

Hi Tri Boy
Just remembered your TB ID. We stopped and chatted at Whiritoa about the your Scrambler a few weeks back. Made the decision and now have BMW F 800 GS, and loving it. Will be at the CCA but on a KTM 400 so I can do all the knarly bits for the views etc. Hope to meet again for a ride.

Welcome Navek. Fine choice you made with the F800. Will try to catch up sometime.

[junkmanjoe]

well ive been given a leave pass for the 20th,, so there just may be kodac moment to be had...as i navigate the big silver beast around the course..
entry post in the morn..

JMJ

[Kokopelli]

I'll be right behind you :-)

[junkmanjoe]

I'll be right behind you :-)

you my friend are in luck,,, as i broke my camera,,, i do have a set of training wheels for you to fit on the beemer...

JMJ

[Kokopelli]

Great, that'll help me keep the camera steady, when I stand there laughing :-).

[junkmanjoe]

wonder if theses two crazy dudes will turn up..
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/Sm5yYWV0BpI/AAAAAAAADq8/3kE533mmJQA/s800/IMG_0192.JPG

[junkmanjoe]

Great, that'll help me keep the camera steady, when I stand there laughing :-).

sounds like a plan.... remember keep to your right aye mate....
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/Sr8kkNj1SNI/AAAAAAAAEek/hHP-zutYHVA/s640/IMG_0494.JPG

[offrd]

well ive been given a leave pass for the 20th,, so there just may be kodac moment to be had...as i navigate the big silver beast around the course..
entry post in the morn..


JMJ
Great stuff Joe!

Kodak of the big silver twin beasts wiould be good!

[junkmanjoe]

oh you have a sliver one as well.
got any pics..
look forward to meeting you..

JMJ

[MXNUT]

wonder if theses two crazy dudes will turn up..
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/Sm5yYWV0BpI/AAAAAAAADq8/3kE533mmJQA/s800/IMG_0192.JPG

Nope .... not this time.

[junkmanjoe]

oh really mark..they not coming..that sucks big donuts......

JMJ

[MXNUT]

oh really mark..they not coming..that sucks big donuts......

JMJ

They are just soft JAFFA`s .....a Andy

[offrd]

oh you have a sliver one as well.
got any pics..
look forward to meeting you..

JMJ

Yeah silver one. You bought the standard screen from it, from a guy out havelock north. Or so he said....

[Kokopelli]

Are the GPS tracks available yet?

[Eddieb]

Nope, will let you know when they are.

[Balrog]

I'm in, see you all in the weekend :)

[Box'a'bits]

I'll be there too. See you then :yes:

[cynna]

got a lost wheel spacer problem at the moment .........


fingers crossed i can still make it

[reofix]

As one of the suckers who took a big bike down that slope ( absolutely on the downhill limit for me and the gs even with good knobs ... then the impossible uphill out of there ... thru the stream steep lil turn then wet clay uphill ... ) let me say .... follow the route not the herd !!!!

[Eddieb]

John pointed out that slope the other day, I'm impressed you got a big GS through there.

[junkmanjoe]

well seen has im a handy chap, and we need some spark arresters to be fitted for the CCA, went out tonight and made a set up to fit in the staintunes.....
i think they will pass....
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S5yU2L9v70I/AAAAAAAAG_Q/786gxBJ-UnM/s800/SANY0315.JPG
what ya think.

JMJ

[Kokopelli]

Just take out the spark plugs, they're the root of the problem.

[cynna]

got a lost wheel spacer problem at the moment .........


fingers crossed i can still make it

thanks to Buddha#81 for lending me one of his im all set again - until the next disaster strikes

[4skins]

Those fixtures look a bit temporary Joe, they'll prolly bow out the first time you crack the throttle. Better if they are hose clamped around the outside of the tubes

[junkmanjoe]

back to the shed then............................:doh:

JMJ

[rogerh]

I did this.

200432

200433

Has lasted about 4000k's so far. But you need to use decent stainless mesh. I blew out several lighter mesh's before I found the right thing.

I have been riding around several dry areas, and at times to see rural fire officers, and they seem to be OK with it. This does not mean everyone thinks it is acceptable however. So far no one has not been happy with it.

[junkmanjoe]

okies :second: attempt, hows this one boss man...
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S51gYtSDs1I/AAAAAAAAG_0/zMOzRDhZpd8/s640/SANY0317.JPG
i think ill make a spare set in case they dont last..:yes:

JMJ

[offrd]

And what classes as a good stainless mesh?
Guess i am going to have to do this to my wings pipes........

How many entry's for the CCA now John????

[clint640]

The mesh on the sieve that ya get from the Warehouse cos it's cheap!

At a week out out it's only marginally better than reading tea leaves, but the weather forecast for the weekend looks GREAT!

Clint

[rogerh]

The mesh on the sieve that ya get from the Warehouse cos it's cheap!

Clint

Yep. mine cost about $3. Plus a dollar something for the hose clip. See you in Wellington.

[junkmanjoe]

mines made from rubbish i found under the bench....cost nada..............
i borrowed the clamps of the swimming pool...

JMJ

[Eddieb]

Just had a new knobbly fitted to the front wheel as I was finding my half worn TKC80 a bit iffy. Also have a new pair of brake pads ready to go in as when I pulled the wheel off I discovered there wasn't much life left in the pads either.

[Transalper]

Anyone else want CCA 2008 DVDs?
If you PM me I'll stick your name on one and just pay $10 if I can hand them to you at the Friday evening gathering or Saturdays prize giving.
$15 if pack and post is required.


Eddieb, I'd just get some of the above mentioned CRC Brake Clean (woops, I've cross threaded so to speak (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/120376-Residue-on-front-disc-how-to-remove)). Make sure you give the new pads enough km to bed in before hitting the tricky slopes so as you get some feel back in the lever... you probably thought of that already aye.

[Big Dave]

Checked the weather forecast? - currently perfick. Yew bewdy.

[Crisis management]

Have a great ride guys, look after yourselves and I expect decent photos of any lie downs with full descriptive accounts by the survivors!

Iain

[navek]

well seen has im a handy chap, and we need some spark arresters to be fitted for the CCA, went out tonight and made a set up to fit in the staintunes.....
i think they will pass....
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S5yU2L9v70I/AAAAAAAAG_Q/786gxBJ-UnM/s800/SANY0315.JPG
what ya think.

JMJ

For your info, spoke to KTM guys who state that KTM mufflers fulfil spark arrestor requirements as standard, no mods needed.

Cheers

[Eddieb]

For your info, spoke to KTM guys who state that KTM mufflers fulfil spark arrestor requirements as standard, no mods needed.

Cheers

Standard ones should, but Joe's pipes are Staintune aftermarket ones.

[offrd]

KTM ones yes, perhaps not with wings or other aftermarket pipes......
Stick a rod up them to see if the exhaust has to take a 90deg turn before exit i am told.....

[clint640]

Alrighty! Fitted me brand new knobs last night, E0-9 rear, T-63 front, lunchbox fitted, a full tank o gas & I'm ready to hit the road :Punk:

See ya's at the boating club tomorrow night for the beers & sellotape session. :yes:

Cheers
Clint

[junkmanjoe]

For your info, spoke to KTM guys who state that KTM mufflers fulfil spark arrestor requirements as standard, no mods needed.

Cheers
ill go for a ride today and see if the mesh burns out,, have to keep my staintunes on,,,,they sound so sweet, and grumbly.....Mmmmmmm V twin.......

JMJ

[Eddieb]

The GPS Routes and tracklogs were sent out last night to all entrants who had asked for them on their entry form sent in to John.

I've had feedback already that they have also been successfully loaded onto an IPhone running the GPS app MotionX.

[cooneyr]

Have a good one guys. I expect to see plenty of pics and ride reports.

Cheers R

[offrd]

Well there is tears here i tell ya!
I just changed the tyres to the knobs to head down tomorrow, noticed the front disc had some funny rub marks when i stripped the front wheel off....:shit:

Thought will have a look when a reassemble it. Wont be much!:scooter:

Well.. I am missing the RH wheel spacer! it was not there when i stripped it and it aint ever going to be there cause even KTM dont have one in new zealand! Its ex austria!

I have spent much to get to this point, i am about to walk into the shed ans push the fucking thing over with no bloody wheels on it!:angry::angry::angry::angry::angry::angry::angr y::angry:

[clint640]

Surely a bit of pipe, a few washers & an hour or 2 on the file would produce something that works? Neither diameter is too critical on a wheel spacer as long as the faces are paralell & the right spacing so it nips up evenly & it doesn't interfere with the seal or outer race on the bearing. Even leaving the outer seal off to make something fit would not be a big problem.

Cheers
Clint

[merv]

The GPS Routes and tracklogs were sent out last night to all entrants who had asked for them on their entry form sent in to John.

I've had feedback already that they have also been successfully loaded onto an IPhone running the GPS app MotionX.

Hey what am I doing wrong, I have Garmin Mapsource about 4 years old, I tried to load the file and it only wants to accept gdb files and not gpx?

[offrd]

Surely a bit of pipe, a few washers & an hour or 2 on the file would produce something that works? Neither diameter is too critical on a wheel spacer as long as the faces are paralell & the right spacing so it nips up evenly & it doesn't interfere with the seal or outer race on the bearing. Even leaving the outer seal off to make something fit would not be a big problem.

Cheers
Clint

Hey CLint!

I found the missing spacer was already stuck in the seal!:shit:
But the disc was still acting like a lathe with the calliper!:gob:

The front of these are a tad different to what i am used to, and the way to set them up is too!
Obviously the last guy had no idea either on the setup of the front cause he had it wrong - not as bad as i had it - also!

I have mucked around with it for a bit and now have good calliper to dics clearance and its all sitting and working well.....

Thank GOD!!!!

Thanks Eddieb for the 111 parts offer too! Top bloke!

But yes i was prepared to cut up the wheel barrow, woman's GHD hair straighteners or anything else i had to!!!!!

Just the last thing you need the day before heading away!
Teach me for leaving the tyre change to the last day!!!!!1

[Transalper]

Hey what am I doing wrong, I have Garmin Mapsource about 4 years old, I tried to load the file and it only wants to accept gdb files and not gpx?

That's very strange Merv, it should be working even with earlier Mapsource I would have thought as .gpx file is a much more universally friendly format which has been in use a lot longer than that.

Maybe if you think it's the Mapsource version then down load version 6.13.7 That's my favorite version and it is working fine with the file.

[Balrog]

I've loaded the data onto a Garmin 60CSx
Waypoints and routes ok, tracks were truncated.

So to many points on track for my model of gps.
If you don't look at the GPS when loading you would miss the error.

I'm fine with that, going to use the waypoints anyway.
Good Job Eddie, that must have been a lot of work.

Jim
P.S Merv I can send you my converted .gdb file if you'd like.

[Transalper]

Mapsource and others can filter those tracks to 500 points max each and then they will be good to go in most units.
You planning on using the challenge routes Balrog?:yes:

[merv]

OK I'll try downloading new Mapsource. When I tried to open the file my Mapsource didn't give me gpx as an option nor would it in "import" mode. It only wants gdb on open for some reason. I tried renaming the file to gdb but it didn't like that either.

If that doesn't work tonight I might get the file from you Jim.

[Transalper]

I just right click the file itself and 'open with' or on my home machine simply double clicking the file opens it with mapsource.

[merv]

I just right click the file itself and 'open with' or on my home machine simply double clicking the file opens it with mapsource.

Didn't have time last night to test everything but my version just didn't want to associate with gpx, but I'll see how I go tonight.

[junkmanjoe]

ill just use this....
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S6GUNARs0UI/AAAAAAAAHC0/XIxPbxTe6o8/s640/SANY0327.JPG

cost me $3.95 to make..
if you guys get lost ill show you the way, if i get lost were all lost...

JMJ

[Transalper]

Very nice, now go stick some tape on it to keep the lid from getting free like so many other lids in the past.

[Transalper]

Didn't have time last night to test everything but my version just didn't want to associate with gpx, but I'll see how I go tonight.

Got it, pic attached, did you click the 'files of type' box to get the drop down list of other file types??

[offrd]

I just filtered my tracks down to 500points each, still looks well workable! GPS took them ok too... Stupid garmin, thought they was meant to be the shizzzz!!!!

Yeeeehaaaa! almost ready!!!!

Finally..

[Eddieb]

Hi guys

Thanks for pointing the tracklog length issue out. I think by the time I sent this out last night I couldn't see the wood for the trees and obviously missed filtering the tracks down.

I have done a new version of the file with the tracklogs filtered down to 500 points each and can send it out to anyone that wants it.

Eddie

[Balrog]

Mapsource and others can filter those tracks to 500 points max each and then they will be good to go in most units.
You planning on using the challenge routes Balrog?:yes:

good point didn't think of that :)
Yep planning on doing the challenge routes, only fell off 4 times last time.
How bad could it be :blink:


..
If that doesn't work tonight I might get the file from you Jim.

No worries :)

[Eddieb]

Good Job Eddie, that must have been a lot of work.

About 40 hours on the computer give or take, plus the 4 days riding the course to get the data. A lot of learning went on.


Mapsource and others can filter those tracks to 500 points max each and then they will be good to go in most units.
Yep see my previous post re that, sorry folks. Was a bit tired.


You planning on using the challenge routes Balrog?:yes:
Nothing this year is any steeper than that goat track you took the 1150 down last year.

[offrd]

A

Nothing this year is any steeper than that goat track you took the 1150 down last year.
Was that the section that some took by error? or another section????

[XF650]

It wasn't error - it was sheep following sheep down the sheep track

[offrd]

It wasn't error - it was sheep following sheep down the sheep track

Hmmm well this sheep thought it was pretty steep......

Kind of funny tho!

[Eddieb]

Was that the section that some took by error? or another section????

Yeah thats the one. baaaaaaaaa!

[merv]

Thanks Eddie, he sent me a new file and that fixed everything, my other copy somehow was corrupt and there were no routes on it, just the tracks and waypoints. I gave up with Mapsource and used GPS Trackmaker instead, to look at it, because updating my Mapsource wouldn't work either, suppose I needed to do a clean unload and load of new version - not enough time for that. So hopefully all will be fine.

[Eddieb]

Thanks Eddie, he sent me a new file and that fixed everything, my other copy somehow was corrupt and there were no routes on it, just the tracks and waypoints. I gave up with Mapsource and used GPS Trackmaker instead, to look at it, because updating my Mapsource wouldn't work either, suppose I needed to do a clean unload and load of new version - not enough time for that. So hopefully all will be fine.

Glad to hear that Merv, which one worked the .gdb or the .gpx?

[merv]

gpx using Trackmaker - my Mapsource was too old for your new gdb.

[Big Dave]

You boys have a great ride. Won't be joining you sorry - the gig fell through.

Merv - don't get lost. Bet it's not often you hear that :-P

[Eddieb]

It's stunning day here, beautiful blue sky. Roll on tomorrow.

[WuZards-Eugene]

who's going to be at the briefing tonight?

[Eddieb]

Besides me and John, JunkmanJoe already has his tent set up out there and there's half a dozen to a dozen other people set up out there from out of town.

[Box'a'bits]

Well I can say without a shadow of a doubt that my fire extinguisher works!. Just setting up a pack with tools & the extinguisher, when it chose to fire a test burst. :blink:. Powder crap all through my bag....

If you have an extinguisher with a pull tab, make sure that this is well secured before....

[merv]

You boys have a great ride. Won't be joining you sorry - the gig fell through.

Merv - don't get lost. Bet it's not often you hear that :-P

Mate that's a shame, the CCA always had your name written on it.

[Big Dave]

Mate that's a shame, the CCA always had your name written on it.

Yeah mate - I was looking forward to saying g'day again.
Conspiracy of circumstances, you get that on the big jobs.
Next time.

[merv]

Well we are all briefed and raring to go.

[reofix]

CCA 2008 the DVD ..... i thought everyone was on to this but carl tells me has has only sold a few to mates and me .... this is BRILLIANT ... even if I didnt have a role in the movie .... When you are trying to tell mates etc what the CCA feels like .... show them this DVD... just PM Transalper and buy one 10 bucks and postage ... an hour and some ... perfect .... Peter Jackson ..... eat your heart out !!!

[junkmanjoe]

thanks to 4skins for arranging a fab event.
totally enjoyed my self, i even had a laugh when failed to cross a section, ended up laying the 9fidy down and me rolling over the bank...
great riding, and i managed to complete the whole course and all the challenge sections...

thanks again to the CCA crew.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S6W5hwLyScI/AAAAAAAAHHs/30gvZ-WJ88M/s800/SANY0359.JPG

3 happy amigos..

JMJ

[offrd]

Great event! Well done John and crew!

Home at last!

Me woman did well, 4and half hours ever on the back of my bikes before getting thrown on the back for auckland-wellington, and first time ever on ANY form of adventure ride!
She hung on the the whole way! We only missed the A loop last challenge section! did all the rest with NO OFF"S!

Oh first time i ever ridden that bike in the dirt too!

He he he he he he he!

Just awesome!

[pampa]

Thanks 4skins for organising it was superbly done.



thanks to 4skins for arranging a fab event.
totally enjoyed my self, i even had a laugh when failed to cross a section, ended up laying the 9fidy down and me rolling over the bank...
great riding, and i managed to complete the whole course and all the challenge sections...

thanks again to the CCA crew.


3 happy amigos..

JMJ
Awesome ride a bit tired but well overall, the bike was together at the end not like last CCA.

Great thanks Edi and Joe for company and help with the flat tire on Karapoti (and finding the way through). It send us back to tail end but still had great ride (and clearly tells i need to organise my tools better, had everything but all difficult access LOL).

We manage to do every single bit at least once including all special sections, and the last section one hour and half after estimated time.

[K slider]

Thanks John had a blst as usual.
Cheers Pete.

[merv]

If you haven't noticed it yet I put up a ride story and photos thread here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/120641-2010-Capital-Coast-Adventure-Ride-story-and-photos?

Definitely a great job done by 4skins once again in organising the ride.