Junkmanjoe's heading for the south - Jan 22-25th 2010

[junkmanjoe]

Trip up date

the new route so far

friday 22nd jan 2010
the 9fiddy and JMJ, and Palidin and the new TA, are leaving wellington, at 3am arrive picton 6am aprox..bluebridge
from here we are riding to Blenheim for breaky and catch up with old work mates of mine..
after breky, we riding the molesworth station to Hanmer springs, which we wil stay the night at.Hanmer springs forest camp...:zzzz: have a looky around the village. possibly have a look up lewis pass, while in the area.

saturday 23rd jan.

ride the rainbow road, ,, and possably the maruia saddle track,subject to time, as we are heading for the west coast, booked cabin at Mokihinui camp ground north of west port, i wish to travel up the west coast to Kohaihai bluff as far as i can, return back to camp on saturday evening...:zzzz:

sunday 24 jan
ride south down the west coast to greymouth..from here...we looking at riding the lake brunner road to jacksons then on to arthurs pass. and lees pass...
cabin booked at leighfeild beach motor camp, east coast.

monday 25th.
ride the east coast and then ride the port underwood road and catch the 2pm ferry home..

thats the plan..:2thumbsup



your comments and idea are welcome.:hug:

JMJ

[JATZ]

Sunday :Arthurs and Porters passes :yes: then Lees valley as you're scooting around Chch
If you havn't done the East coast then do it, Hundalees, Kaikoura coast :drool: and some other bits

[junkmanjoe]

Hello mr Jatz,,,,sounds like your twisting my arm...Arthurs and Porters passes then Lees valley .east coast for sunday night then..sounds good to me...
:2thumbsup

JMJ

[veny]

If you're going to Westport, then you could turn right and head up the coast.
You have to come back that way...
We went to a wedding at Gentle Annie a few years ago.
http://www.gentleannie.co.nz/
Wow! Nice place and nice bar :)


Or much further east..., Banks Peninsula?
Purau Bay, Port Levy, Pigeon Bay and up to the Summit Rd.
Either turn left and follow the Summit to Akaroa for supplies and Flea Bay for lunch..., or turn right and end up at the Hilltop Tavern.
From there you can take a 4WD down to Little River, up Harmans track and back to Port Levy.
It's a great ride :)

[BMWST?]

Sunday :Arthurs and Porters passes :yes: then Lees valley as you're scooting around Chch
If you havn't done the East coast then do it, Hundalees, Kaikoura coast :drool: and some other bits

whats the inland kaikoura road like?

[Padmei]

Oh you're gonna have some fun fun fun!

[warewolf]

whats the inland kaikoura road like?Fabulous! One of those 'hidden gems' under-rated etc etc.

There's also a few stunning little roads around the southern half/end, eg Leader Road.

[JATZ]

whats the inland kaikoura road like?

'sposed to be nice, I've only driven it at night once and I could see the potential :scooter:

Actually JMJ, we could do that instead :2thumbsup

[BMWST?]

'sposed to be nice, I've only driven it at night once and I could see the potential :scooter:

Actually JMJ, we could do that instead :2thumbsup

it comes out at kaikoura so you can still do the "coast road"

[buggsubique]

your comments and idea are welcome.:hug:

JMJ

Comment 1: You are a wanker for getting in more riding in my own back yard than me.

Comment 2: Welcome to stop by for coffee / repairs etc if needed.

Comment 3: Me and Zerax are aiming to do Moles / Rainbow loop in a day, prob Sunday (unless Z jumps on board with the JMJ Adv Train).

Idea: If absolutely necessary, I could offer my shed to house the Silver Beast down here for you. You could come over anytime and ride it in the South Island...just trying to save you $ on the ferry Xing is all, ... honest :shifty:. I'd even start it up and take it "round the block" once a week for you...

[junkmanjoe]

Comment 1: You are a wanker for getting in more riding in my own back yard than me. YES THIS IS TRUE........

Comment 2: Welcome to stop by for coffee / repairs etc if needed. I CANT REMEMBER WHERE YOU LIVE,,,IM OLD AND GRAY NOW..

Comment 3: Me and Zerax are aiming to do Moles / Rainbow loop in a day, prob Sunday (unless Z jumps on board with the JMJ Adv Train).
MAY PAY TO BRING A Tow ROPE, IN CASE I RUN OUT OF GAS.

hi ya buggs... reason for stop over in hanmer springs friday, is ill be starting my tour from masterton at midnight thursday 21st
due at blue bridge ferry 2am, sail 3am.. i might get 3 hrs sleep,,,then its ride time..catch up with us in blenheim, buggs..


JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

yip planing to go north of westport.

ill have to leave around CHCH till next time, when i do the bottom half.

thanks
JMJ

[pete376403]

Our paths may cross, we (bunch of mates and myself) are doing the TOTSI ride (Top Of The South Island) starting Thursday 21st, arriving Picton 5:15, witha bunch of tracks to get us to hanmer for the night. basing in reefton friday through sunday nights and back to Picton monday for the 6.05pm boat.

good range of bikes from the sublime to the ridiculous (KTM 950 & 450, BMW, XR, DR, KLR)

Should be fun

[junkmanjoe]

you be about 8hrs in front of me.... keep ya eyes peeled,,,:sunny:

[Paladin]

Well I've got the time off work, but havin major hassles from the child minder I'd arranged... will work on it! :Pokey:

[junkmanjoe]

oh mate , hope you can make it..

JMJ

[XF650]

When in Westport I would recconmend the ride up the zig zag to the Denniston Incline - an awesome bit of seal with heaps of sweet corners. From there take the gravel road up Mt Rochfort, to see stunning views of that part of the Coast.
Have a great trip.

[junkmanjoe]

yip will wright it down, be subject to what time i arrive at westport..


JMJ

[Paladin]

oh mate , hope you can make it..

JMJ

Workin on it bro! Don't really want to miss out on an SI trip; been desperate to get back there since May!
:weep:

[JATZ]

When in Westport I would recconmend the ride up the zig zag to the Denniston Incline - an awesome bit of seal with heaps of sweet corners. From there take the gravel road up Mt Rochfort, to see stunning views of that part of the Coast.
Have a great trip.

Absolutely :clap: get there for sundown on a fine evening and it's stunning
and if we get there early..... why not do some of the western end of the Mackley :drool:

[junkmanjoe]

Absolutely
and if we get there early..... why not do some of the western end of the Mackley :drool:

Hmmmm sounds like your coming.....show us around,,,,not dark till 9pm...

im about to book cabins at Mokihinui motor camp.. its about 45km up coast from westport...


JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

Trip up date

the route so far

friday 22nd jan 2010
the 9fiddy and JMJ, and hopefully two others are leaving wellington, at 3am arrive picton 6am aprox..bluebridge
from here we are riding to Blenheim for breaky and catch up with old work mates of mine..
after breky, we riding the molesworth station to Hanmer springs, which we wil stay the night at.Hanmer springs forest camp...:zzzz: have a looky around the village. possibly have a look up lewis pass, while in the area.

saturday 23rd jan.

ride the rainbow road, porika track,braeburn, and possably the maruia saddle track,subject to time, as im heading for the west coast, booking cabin at Mokihinui camp ground north of west port, i wish to travel up the west coast to Kohaihai bluff as far as i can, return back to camp on saturday evening...:zzzz:

sunday 24 jan
ride south down the west coast to greymouth..from here... ride arthurs pass. and lees pass...
and stay back at hanmer springs again.

monday 25th.
return to, hiway 70, ride the east coast and then ride the port underwood road and catch the 2pm ferry home..

thats the plan..:2thumbsup



your comments and idea are welcome.:hug:

JMJ

a few up dates to the tour

[drbandit]

Trip up date

the route so far

friday 22nd jan 2010
the 9fiddy and JMJ, and hopefully two others are leaving wellington, at 3am arrive picton 6am aprox..bluebridge
from here we are riding to Blenheim for breaky and catch up with old work mates of mine..
after breky, we riding the molesworth station to Hanmer springs, which we wil stay the night at.Hanmer springs forest camp...:zzzz: have a looky around the village. possibly have a look up lewis pass, while in the area.

saturday 23rd jan.

ride the rainbow road, porika track,braeburn, and possably the maruia saddle track,subject to time, as im heading for the west coast, booking cabin at Mokihinui camp ground north of west port, i wish to travel up the west coast to Kohaihai bluff as far as i can, return back to camp on saturday evening...:zzzz:

sunday 24 jan
ride south down the west coast to greymouth..from here... ride arthurs pass. and lees pass...
and stay back at hanmer springs again.

monday 25th.
return to, hiway 70, ride the east coast and then ride the port underwood road and catch the 2pm ferry home..

thats the plan..:2thumbsup



your comments and idea are welcome.:hug:

JMJ
Looks like a great ride. We did pretty much the same this time last year. Could add in Denniston for a look. With some of the track to Lyall if you need an adrenalin rush? (need company though as is pretty out there.)

[junkmanjoe]

okies sunday night, will see us staying at Leithfeild beach motor camp.

then on monday, up the coast to picton....

JMJ

[hayd3n]

no catlins or crown range

[junkmanjoe]

i dont know where they are...you tell me please, and ill have a look,,

JMJ

[JATZ]

Catlins.... south eastern corner of the South Island, Crown range..... just out of Queenstown/Cromwell/ Wanaka, somewhere
Can't do every thing in one trip and it means you have to come back, provided we let you:bleh:

[junkmanjoe]

umm we wont be going that far this time.................... but if we are good, can we return please....;)

[Paladin]

Ferry tickets booked for me this morning!!!

Sure hope we get some sleep on that night crossing bro!

The route looks good fun and taking in plenty of new roads & terrain we didn't see on the SI Invasion ride in May; nice planning Joe!

Will look forward to catching up with Mr & Mrs Jatz and whoever else joins us along the way!

:2thumbsup

[junkmanjoe]

Yea :headbang: lets ride this mutha island...

dave said to go down to the katmando 50% off sale in lower hutt......fuk you dave...:angry2:.
i went in for a $8 camera mount..

spent 200 fukn,:eek5: dollars.....

great sale, saved heaps on the new stuff....:shutup:
just dont tell my misses....:angry:....

oh shit..:shutup:


JMJ

[Paladin]

You are SO busted!!!!

;)

[junkmanjoe]

Trip up date

the new route so far

friday 22nd jan 2010
the 9fiddy and JMJ, and Palidin and the new TA, are leaving wellington, at 3am arrive picton 6am aprox..bluebridge
from here we are riding to Blenheim for breaky and catch up with old work mates of mine..
after breky, we riding the molesworth station to Hanmer springs, which we wil stay the night at.Hanmer springs forest camp...:zzzz: have a looky around the village. possibly have a look up lewis pass, while in the area.

saturday 23rd jan.

ride the rainbow road, ,, and possably the maruia saddle track,subject to time, as we are heading for the west coast, booking cabin at Mokihinui camp ground north of west port, i wish to travel up the west coast to Kohaihai bluff as far as i can, return back to camp on saturday evening...:zzzz:

sunday 24 jan
ride south down the west coast to greymouth..from here...we looking at riding the lake brunner road to jacksons then on to arthurs pass. and lees pass...
cabin booked at leighfeild beach motor camp, east coast.

monday 25th.
ride the east coast and then ride the port underwood road and catch the 2pm ferry home..

thats the plan..:2thumbsup



your comments and idea are welcome.:hug:



New route plan..TA friendly...

JMJ

[CrazyFrog]

Joe, if you're doing the Brunner Road, it's all sealed thru to Jacksons, but there is a nice little excursion to the left, up to Lake Hochsetter which is worth it. Just don't stop for long or the swarms of sandflies will relieve you of about 6 pints of blood in seconds.
Would love to join in for the whole ride, but I'm bloody working the weekend again. Could be keen to do the Molesworth on Friday, will get back to you.

[Paladin]

New route plan..TA friendly...

JMJ

Awww shucks, you're too kind!! :hug:

Great lookin trip bro!

[junkmanjoe]

brought a second hand venture pack rack,,,now my tail pack wont fall off..... like my tool bag did last time up big river...

[Paladin]

brought a second hand venture pack rack,,,now my tail pack wont fall off..... like my tool bag did last time up big river...

We're doing seal & gravel this time bro, so you shouldn't be losing anything off your bike!

;)

[GSers]

Hi Guys, Happy New Year just got back from 10 days in the SI had the BMW Rally in Twizel. You will have a lot of fun I am sure. This is what we did. Blenheim to Reefton via Molesworth and dont forget Taylor Pass out of Blenheim. Reefton down Highway 7 to Ngahere and turned left stay on that road until you find to no exit sign and just before turn right gravel you would be heading for Inchbonnie then Jackson you will have travelled past Lady Lake & Lake Poerua then on over Arthurs Pass and turn right at Lake Lyndon and down through to Lake Coleridge head down from Lake Coleridge to the Rakia Gorge turning right onto Zig Zag road which brings you out at the Rakia Gorge Bridge then you are not that far from the East Coast. We stopped at Pudding Hill Lodge from there we went to Twizel did Black Forest Station / Benmore to Kurow and then back through Hakataramea back to Twizel for the rest of the trip it was sightseeing so we set of from Twizel past Lake Hawea to Hast and up the West Coast to Fox Glacier then through to St Arnaud from there back to the Picton what better way to have a break. Ride Safe and have fun regrads GSers

[Aslan]

Hi Guys, Happy New Year just got back from 10 days in the SI had the BMW Rally in Twizel. You will have a lot of fun I am sure. This is what we did. Blenheim to Reefton via Molesworth and dont forget Taylor Pass out of Blenheim. Reefton down Highway 7 to Ngahere and turned left stay on that road until you find to no exit sign and just before turn right gravel you would be heading for Inchbonnie then Jackson you will have travelled past Lady Lake & Lake Poerua then on over Arthurs Pass and turn right at Lake Lyndon and down through to Lake Coleridge head down from Lake Coleridge to the Rakia Gorge turning right onto Zig Zag road which brings you out at the Rakia Gorge Bridge then you are not that far from the East Coast. We stopped at Pudding Hill Lodge from there we went to Twizel did Black Forest Station / Benmore to Kurow and then back through Hakataramea back to Twizel for the rest of the trip it was sightseeing so we set of from Twizel past Lake Hawea to Hast and up the West Coast to Fox Glacier then through to St Arnaud from there back to the Picton what better way to have a break. Ride Safe and have fun regrads GSers

Onya Gerard - sounds as though you and Cathie had a great trip - all the best for 2010 - Cheers S

[junkmanjoe]

it seams to be the year for kiwibikers to travel the south...

14 days to go, and it be paladins and JMJ,s turn...

Fukin sweet...

[Aslan]

it seams to be the year for kiwibikers to travel the south...

14 days to go, and it be paladins and JMJ,s turn...

Fukin sweet...

'Tis such a great place for adventuring Joe - your trip planning sounds to be going along well - are you taking Mrs JMJ as pillion?

[junkmanjoe]

not this time aslan.. shes just getting the feel for it... flat ground straight roads..easy corners.... ya know that boring stuff...

you enjoy your trip to the DB10 my friend, i unable to make it.. hence the long weekend tour of our nabours land.

JMJ

[Paladin]

it seams to be the year for kiwibikers to travel the south...

14 days to go, and it be paladins and JMJ,s turn...

Fukin sweet...

Can we go now dad, can we, can we, pleeeeeease dad, I WANNA GO NOW!!!!!!

:shutup:

[Eddieb]

You guys suck!

[junkmanjoe]

oh so the warry traveler returns... how was big red mate..

JMJ

[Aslan]

You guys suck!

C'mon now Eddie - you got a Katoom to AND you've been jet setting Trans Tasman :)

[Eddieb]

Big red was good. It's cold here in Hamilton at 22 degrees.

Maybe jetsetting but no riding :( I think I'm gettgin withdrawls and won't be doing any for another 2 weeks either.

[Dakar]

is Red the new Black??

thats two of them out there now, the Big Red that is!!

[Dakar]

New route plan..TA friendly...

JMJ

Hi JMJ, hoping to catch up with you guys on the Friday night in Hamner, we'll do the Rainbow and possibly the sunday with ya's too, if thats alright with you chaps??
we'll be down there for the week, back on the 30th or 31st, if you plan to call in sick!!!!

[junkmanjoe]

Hi JMJ, hoping to catch up with you guys on the Friday night in Hamner, we'll do the Rainbow and possibly the sunday with ya's too, if thats alright with you chaps??
we'll be down there for the week, back on the 30th or 31st, if you plan to call in sick!!!!

did ya see where we staying ..
we also may do a return trip up lewis pass to springs junction the friday afternoon,,

more than welcome to join in our little south island invasion,,,,part 2..

JMJ

[nana_mac]

Hi Joe the Bluebridge have cabins available, they are comfortable beds , covers to go with them and showers, toilets also for a sleep. You two can do the sweet talkin to get one. If there aint too many trucks on board you should be okay,worth a try.

[junkmanjoe]

hi sweet checks.....
i was going to hang a long line over the back of the boat and try catch some breakfast along the way....
what ya reckon..

JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

Ok whos nutty enough to join in on JMJ,s crazy train, adventur bike ride,,,coming to a south island near you ,
2 crazy blokes will be riding the top half of the south island on 2 wheels...... AMAZING...

this crazy tour is due to start from picton before the birds wake up... but fuk that stay in bed..,, as we will be stopping in BLENHEIM for brecky,
so id say we be on our bikes around 8am.....heading for hanimer springs, vire molsworth station..

YA HOO.......

JMJ & 9FIDDY

[.chris]

Definately keen to come up and meet you guys when you do the Lee's Pass, which end are you going to attack it from, and do you still plan to do it on your way up to Leighfield?
I would probably come up a route something like this one (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Fairlie&daddr=Mees+Rd+to:Lloyd+Rd+to:Ealing+Montalto+Rd+to :Montalto+Rd+to:Arundel+Rakaia+Gorge+Rd+to:Lyndon+ Rd+to:Ashley+Gorge+Rd+to:-43.113014,172.225113+to:Loburn+Whiterock+Rd&hl=en&geocode=FUkfX_0dU6QuCikB8TudOoIsbTFgvRoSFDIFGg%3BF X5eYP0dmHIzCg%3BFTwGYf0dfhU1Cg%3BFV4LYv0dBEM2Cg%3B FaeyY_0dNYA1Cg%3BFXOLZ_0dUoE6Cg%3BFeqpav0dcYk6Cg%3 BFQoZbP0durZDCg%3B%3BFWB8bP0d-FBICg&mra=dme&mrcr=1&mrsp=8&sz=12&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,8&sll=-43.16337,172.295151&sspn=0.169536,0.439453&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.536603,172.0047&spn=1.340024,2.469177&z=9).
I could meet you guys at either end if you were able to give me a rough time of when you expect to be there (do not mind waiting).

Cheers
Chris

[junkmanjoe]

yup something like that,,, i guess it be best if we let you know when we leave graymouth... i have no idea how long it will take us to get there..

we are tourist you know...more than likely get lost..

JMJ
& 9fiddy

[.chris]

Sorry guys going to have back out of this one, bike troubles.

[CrazyFrog]

Joe, I'm keen to do Molesworth with ya on Friday, I've almost finished twisting the cooks arm to let me go for half a day, just about have her convinced it's a great idea.
Otherwise I'll be grumpy all weekend, good enough trade off eh?
Pm me your cellphone number, I'll be in touch Thurs evening to arrange meeting you in Blenhiem on Friday morn.
Weather here is kinda drizzly, shitty, and humid. Supposed to piss down tonight and Thursday, then clearing on Friday. The Molesworth will be hard and fast, no dust for you to choke on following me:laugh:
I will have to gap it back up the Rainbow to get home Friday avo, bugger a 500km day trip, hate that. :woohoo:

[junkmanjoe]

okies.. pm sent.. i guess if we get away between 8-8:30am..
how long it take to ride the roads...
whats the taylors pass road,, or is there none...

JMJ

[Waihou Thumper]

whats the taylors pass road,, or is there none...
JMJ

Course there is.....I rode it with Aslan mate....:) Geez...
From the Ashley Gorge head North, but for your Itinerary, do it from Hamner, head down toward Oxford and then you will be riding Okuku Station through the forestry, then it will take you to Taylors Pass Rd. It has great scenery and some of the straightest roads you will ever see.....
I would imagine you could hit 180 plus if your balls are big enough..:) Till it heads up into the hills and twists and turns!

[CrazyFrog]

okies.. pm sent.. i guess if we get away between 8-8:30am..
how long it take to ride the roads...
whats the taylors pass road,, or is there none...

JMJ

Joe, Taylors Pass Rd in Blenhiem starts as Maxwell Rd in the centre of town, then continue until it becomes Taylors Pass.
Last fuel stop is Blenhiem until you get to Hanmer, unless you backtrack to Seddon (down Awatere Valley) which is just an unneccessary detour.

[CrazyFrog]

Course there is.....I rode it with Aslan mate....:) Geez...
From the Ashley Gorge head North, but for your Itinerary, do it from Hamner, head down toward Oxford and then you will be riding Okuku Station through the forestry, then it will take you to Taylors Pass Rd. It has great scenery and some of the straightest roads you will ever see.....
I would imagine you could hit 180 plus if your balls are big enough..:) Till it heads up into the hills and twists and turns!

Mark, check your GPS bro, you're a bit off course. That'll be Okuku Pass or Lees Valley Rd with the epic long straights you're thinking of. Them's are 9Fiddy roads alright.:niceone: built for speed, not comfort.

[Waihou Thumper]

Yeah....:) Lees Valley Road....
We did the Taylors Pass Rd out of Blenheim....Duh!
:) My bad.....

I was too busy gawping at the scenery and got confuzzed......Thanks Ward for putting the Norfie Islander straight...:(
I didn't get lost though...:)
Just couldn't see my GPS through the glare.....

[junkmanjoe]

we can discuss this on the day mate, local knowledge, willl guide us...

[junkmanjoe]

Okies

paladin and junkmanjoe, will be at MD,s Blenheim for breky,friday morn, between 7 -30 and 8-30am

everyone is welcome to meet up with us and we wil be starting our adventure from here heading for the moleworths,rstation,..possably vire the taylor pass road..

Dakar and nothingflash, we catch you guys up at the motorcamp friday night.

JMJ & 9fidy

[Howie]

Okies

paladin and junkmanjoe, will be at MD,s Blenheim for breky,friday morn, between 7 -30 and 8-30am

everyone is welcome to meet up with us and we wil be starting our adventure from here heading for the moleworths,rstation,..possably vire the taylor pass road..

Dakar and nothingflash, we catch you guys up at the motorcamp friday night.

JMJ & 9fidy

Have a great trip Joe, and Dave. Hope the weather is kind to you.

Cheers

Paul

[Paladin]

Have a great trip Joe, and Dave. Hope the weather is kind to you.

Cheers

Paul

Cheers Paul! We might get a few showers on a couple of days, but we'll be in the SI riding Adv bikes for 4 days so I don't care!! Sure beats being at my shit job mate!

:)

[Taz]

Only one more sleep.

[Dakar]

Only one more sleep.

except for JMJ, with his 3am sailing he has to get up 1/2 hour before he goes to bed~

[Dakar]

Okies



Dakar and nothingflash, we catch you guys up at the motorcamp friday night.

JMJ & 9fidy

not if we catch you up on the Molly

[junkmanjoe]

if we not at the camp when you arrive, we looking at going up lewis pass for a looky round..

right time to pack my undies in my bag...

at least welly traffic will be good at 2am...SWEET...

JMJ

[BMWST?]

if we not at the camp when you arrive, we looking at going up lewis pass for a looky round..

right time to pack my undies in my bag...

at least welly traffic will be good at 2am...SWEET...

JMJ

have a good one you two,an keep the silver side up eh

[Paladin]

Yeah at 1-2am in Welly all the morons will be out & about LOL! Very shady LOL!

[nothingflash]

Dakar and nothingflash, we catch you guys up at the motorcamp friday night/

yeah man see you guys there - safe travels

[nothingflash]

except for JMJ, with his 3am sailing he has to get up 1/2 hour before he goes to bed~

Nice one...

[Dakar]

Right, Bed time everyone....early start tomorrow..
Dockway at 6.30am Nothingflash.. dont be late

[Aslan]

Safe Travels and have fun you guys - Cheers Aslan

[Eddieb]

Ride report at 6:15am.

No rain, flat sea, just about to dock.

[Eddieb]

Ride report at 3:07pm.

We at Hanmer, wet but happy with the days ride.

[junkmanjoe]

Hi all have heard from Joe and Dave - they have arrived safely in Hanmer Springs and went through Molesworth and was pissing down with rain (Joes words).

Cheers Mrs Junkmanjoe.

[Aslan]

Hi all have heard from Joe and Dave - they have arrived safely in Hanmer Springs and went through Molesworth and was pissing down with rain (Joes words).

Cheers Mrs Junkmanjoe.

Good to hear all's well Mrs JMJ :banana:

[CrazyFrog]

I met with boys with Jatz in Blenhiem yesterday morn, had a leisurely brekky there, and headed off over Taylors Pass then down the Awatere Valley into the Molesworth. The weather was warm, almost muggy, with some good sunny patches so heading off promised to be a good trip.
The boys were blown away with the scenic splendour of the place and were in awe of the wide open mountain valleys.
Photo stops were frequent, so hopefully they got some good pictures themselves to do it justice.
I found myself out the front a bit too frequently, from knowing the roads somewhat better and really enjoying opening up the DRZ on the tighter stuff. I got a bit too far ahead and had a lucky break getting through a NZ traffic jam easily (large mob of cattle being moved) and after the obigatory nod to the hottie on horseback follwing the cattle, I was off again. The roads had been packed down nicely with the previous days rain, so were primo to ride, and with no dust to worry about I enjoyed leaving some good black snakeys exiting corners down the road.
I waited for a while at the Molesworth homestead camp, and with rain clouds looming on the horizon I geared up for the rain which had started to fall. Signed in with the DOC book for Molesworth vistors and left a note for Joe and the boys if they decided to sign the book... hope you boys got my note:niceone:.
I made the decision to crack on with the pace from there, so to complete my 500km round trip to Nelson, which included the Rainbow road. Absolutely loved the fast pace through the Molesworth, and had many a flashback of the Dakar vids, which probably WASN'T a good thing, I was all gee'd up for hooning. Came round one tight right hander to find Carlos Sainz had rolled his 4wd down a bank and his ute was lying on it's roof. Someone else was giving assistance, he'd banged his head but was still walking around so can't have been too bad. I was surplus to requirements there so waved them a cheer goodbye and was off again.... besides I was the one getting a wet arse on the bike. It was really pissing down by this stage, and my kevlar pants were officially deemed non waterproof.
The Frogman was now fully baptised by this wet ride and had come to love this part of his love/hate relationship with wet riding. Sticky, clingy pants, soggy mx boots, soaked hand yes, but with warm torso and dry upper body I was happy enough, and the warm summer rain didn't make windchill an issue. I was well impressed with water beading off the mx googles and absolutely no fogging.
Got to Hanmer via Jollies Pass which had some serious water running down the road, fuelled up there, scoffed a quick Cookie Time bar (favourite snack for wannabe Dakar riders) and was off up the Rainbow via Jacks Pass. Had to show a few 4wd'ers how to ride the rain and road verges, because the blind buggers never seem to watch their mirrors on those roads. Made really good time through there to the SH63 intersection, well under 2 hours, actual time is a closely guarded secret for fear of retribution. The final road stretch from Tophouse road to Nelson was the only non-event, I chose to stay on the seal rather than detour through the forests as time was ticking on and the thunder and lightning was coming on strong. Since I was already a long time wet rat, I found myself laughing at a bunch of Harley riders heading out of town as I was on my last 10kms to home, maybe water had got into me and short circuited my wiring, I was delusional in the rain and lovin it.
Thanks Joe, Dave, and James for the company while it lasted, and hoped you enjoyed a hot shower and a few bevvies in Hanmer. Good luck today with the rest of your ride. Gotta love a road trip:niceone:

[Eddieb]

The boys have headed into Rainbow this morning, but suspect they may have to turn back if the rivers are up. A text from Joe at 9:30 said 'It's really pouring down'.

[CrazyFrog]

They should get through the Rainbow okay, the rivers weren't too bad yesterday although a lot of gravel has moved around in the fords, they'll just have to watch where they put the front wheel.

[Taz]

Hey Junkwomanjoe and junkmanjoe........ I hope his trip down south isn't like mine and Cary's from a couple of years ago where it was wet and cold (even some snow) for alot of the trip with everyone saying "you should have been here last week - It was 30 degrees!". And that was in february. They went back to drought conditions the week after we got back. Here's some summer shots I took while down there.........

[Eddieb]

Just got a text from Joe, they are in St Arnaud now having just got through the rainbow. I gather the weather is wet, wet and wet, with extra wet thrown in for good measure.

[Padmei]

Jeez boys I feel for you cos I know how much you were looking forward to it. Hopefully you can find a bit of good weather to make the most of it.

[Ally67]

Just got txt from Jatz he recons that was the best ride he's ever had through the Rainbow and the streams/rivers were not really up.

[Underground]

Sweet , should be good for our little circuit tomorrow .

[MyGSXF]

Awesome writeup CF!!! :2thumbsup

Happy riding boys!!! :ride: hopefully our weather comes right for you................. :confused:

[Eddieb]

The boys were in Greymouth at 11:55 heading for Arthurs Pass.

Sounds like yesterday was a big day, they didn't make camp till midnight.

[nana_mac]

The boys were in Greymouth at 11:55 heading for Arthurs Pass.

Sounds like yesterday was a big day, they didn't make camp till midnight.

Hi Eddieb great to get the report on JMJ glad all is going pretty well, as long as they are both enjoying their tour as JMJ was looking so forward to it.
Cheers Bev

[JATZ]

The boys were in Greymouth at 11:55 heading for Arthurs Pass.

Sounds like yesterday was a big day, they didn't make camp till midnight.

I got home a couple of hours ago after bailing on the lads in Westport, great ride back up through the gorge, I think I even scared a harley rider when I shot past him on my little chook chaser, and I can confirm that the T63 hangs on in the corners on seal, most of the time :eek:
Was a long day yesterday, somebody decided they wanted to go to the end of the road @ Kohaihai even though it was getting dark and the cloud was getting lower.Was a good ride up, but it was dark when we got there so we couldn't see a damn thing, the ride back was...... ummmm.....welll......ahhh...... yeah..... nah....
Unfamiliar twisty road, thick fog mixed with drizzle, in the dark, through some primitive west coast rain forest over a hill.I was trying to keep the 9fiddy in sight while looking out for the T.A. behind me. Non of us seemed to be enjoying it at the time.
I'm sure JMJ will have a ride report when he gets home so I'll wait for him.
In the mean time here's a teaser....
#1- I took the lads for a look up Mt Rochford above Westport :devil2::clap:
#2- God this ADVriding's hard work :drinkup:

[zeRax]

i do believe i saw u guys just after 12 today :P heading up towards picton id guess? i was going out to the ure straight just past ward in a white service truck, i waved at u mr standy up ktm n co ~, around the 30kmph work sites


:P wish i could have spent day on bike today :(

[marks]

the ride back was...... ummmm.....welll......ahhh...... yeah..... nah....
Unfamiliar twisty road, thick fog mixed with drizzle, in the dark, through some primitive west coast rain forest over a hill.I was trying to keep the 9fiddy in sight while looking out for the T.A. behind me. Non of us seemed to be enjoying it at the time.

I thought you enjoyed riding like a freaking ejit on dark wet winding hilly roads????

[junkmanjoe]

yea..after we passed i workout why you where waving at us.... sorry about that, we where cutting it a bit close for the ferry..

JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

Jatz

top tour guide,, when we could keep up with him..

the little side track up to the radio tower, was a doosey.. best weather we could have asked for, and what a view..:sunny:

thanks heaps Jatz..
Oh and whos idea was it to send me up the side of the mountian.... :laugh:

JMJ

[JATZ]

I thought you enjoyed riding like a freaking ejit on dark wet winding hilly roads????

I'm never gunna live that one down aye :msn-wink:


Jatz

top tour guide,, when we could keep up with him..

the little side track up to the radio tower, was a doosey.. best weather we could have asked for, and what a view..:sunny:

thanks heaps Jatz..
Oh and whos idea was it to send me up the side of the mountian.... :laugh:

JMJ

It was a pleasure travellin with you two, must do it again sometime :yes:
I don't remember any riding on mountains......:msn-wink:

[marks]

I'm never gunna live that one down aye :msn-wink:

:no: :no: :no: :no:

[junkmanjoe]

will get around to write up.

we had a great time, got a little damp on a couple times,, the darkness ride was a bit harry in places....

JMJ

[Taz]

will get around to write up.


JMJ

Still waiting...........

Actually you've got 3 days as we are off to the Coromandel today and will be away from a computer til friday arvo so I expect to see something impressive when I get back Mmmmkay. :)

[marks]

will get around to write up.

we had a great time, got a little damp on a couple times,, the darkness ride was a bit harry in places....

JMJ

were are the bloody photos and the ride report

you slack turds

[Box'a'bits]

were are the bloody photos and the ride report - you slack turds
Ehmm...Given that you always post on the other site I am surprised that you didn't see THIS (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=544924). You know you can medicate for that, don't you?

[Waihou Thumper]

were are the bloody photos and the ride report

you slack turds

Give them time...:) Us Norfies don't see that scenery everyday, we need to take photos..:)
I bet Joe and Dave are sorting the thousands of pictures and creating a ride report as I type...:)

[Eddieb]

were are the bloody photos and the ride report

you slack turds

Or this: http://www.austouring.com/forum/showpost.php?p=22120&postcount=132

[marks]

Joe
Hurry up and finish the RR
you slack turd


some very cool photos - makes me want to go down there real baaad (except for the wet stuff - I don't like wet stuff )

[junkmanjoe]

yea best all head over to adv to have a read.
ive got a few vids ill try post them on here.

JMJ

[bart]

yea best all head over to adv to have a read.
ive got a few vids ill try post them on here.

JMJ

Geeez Joe, aren't we good enough for ya any more. :bye:

Looks like you had a good ride. Good on ya.

[junkmanjoe]

oh well..
just wanted to share our great country with the riding world.

im makeing a special one for you guys...

theses things take time...

its coming..

JMJ :soon:

[Padmei]

It was great Joe. I for one like the rrs with pics you can see stright away. Thats why links were invented:yes:

[JATZ]

oh well..
just wanted to share our great country with the riding world.

im makeing a special one for you guys...

theses things take time...

its coming..

JMJ :soon:

:Oi:C'mon Joe !

I'm at work today with a fast B.B.
Upload the damn vids

[Taz]

Hows about a link to said ride report so peeps can get there with the minimum of effort ya slack arse :lol:

Like this
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=544924

[Eddieb]

Hows about a link to said ride report so peeps can get there with the minimum of effort ya slack arse :lol:

Try looking at post 101.

[Taz]

Try looking at post 101.

THAT (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=544924) was well hiddden

[Balrog]

Nice one guys :niceone:

If you get a chance, the ride down to Haast is fantastic and if you can get down to Te Anau the ride up to Milford sound is just jaw dropping.

MagicFairy and I got back from a lazy camping trip in the Nelson area.
My back injury has come back with bells on and wasn't able to do much riding. :(

Did managed to test out our new camping cooking gear and play how much can I fit on a GS thou :)

[GSers]

Nice one guys :niceone:

If you get a chance, the ride down to Haast is fantastic and if you can get down to Te Anau the ride up to Milford sound is just jaw dropping.

MagicFairy and I got back from a lazy camping trip in the Nelson area.
My back injury has come back with bells on and wasn't able to do much riding. :(

Did managed to test out our new camping cooking gear and play how much can I fit on a GS thou :)

Hi Jim hope your back comes right ASAP. You are right the South Island is a neat place to ride having just had 10 days down there over Xmas
But have any of you been down there in the snow? The scenery looks even more spectacular. I have been down there and hired a Camper in the middle of winter and enjoyed it.
Is anyone interested in a winter ride I was thinking of having a look around the Mount Hutt area. There is good accomodation at a place called Pudding Hill and I was thinking of a day ride up to Lake Heron. I think its height is around 2000 Mtrs depends on the weather alot but plenty of other places to go around there. If I read the sign correctly the last time I went through Rainbow you can get the key to go through there during the off season as well.
Any Interest I may even be able to talk Cathy into bringing the Suzuki 4 X 4 as a support vehicle.
regards GSers

[bart]

Any Interest I may even be able to talk Cathy into bringing the Suzuki 4 X 4 as a support vehicle.
regards GSers

Hmmmmmm......... :yes::yes::yes:

[junkmanjoe]

ok ive made my vid,, now just need to work out how to get it on here...

[junkmanjoe]

lets try this.........

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OK.
Dave and my self had a great time.:yes:
thanks heaps to jatz, and crazyfrog.:yes:
crazyfrog borrowed my camera and raced ahead to snap us on the roads...but i think he raced ahead a bit to far and we didnt see him for the rest of our trip..:bye:
its no mean feat to ride both them roads in one day..
the south island is BIG...:gob:, high mountains.. compared to what we have up here,, when i came back over the tuckers on monday night,,, i thought it was a little small and flat.......:shutup:

yea we had a bit of rain,, so out came my bright yellows...
James said to me have a go, going up the side of the mountain....
yea why not...
its steeper then it looks in the vid, but i had a ball...
we didnt do a bit of the side tracks, but this time round i wanted to see places we didnt last time.

the run to the end of the road north of west port, wasn't my best idea..:shutup:
going over the ranges i blew a head light fuse,,,very dark,,
on way back, was darker, raining and a few butt clenching rear wheel lock ups...:shit:
we all just wanted to get back to camp safely..

over all just over 2000kms for me from home to home, i reaily enjoyed what iv seen, the roads ive riden, and the company i traveled with.

paladin.. ( dave ).
top bloke to travel with,
his new bike runs sweet, thanks dave..

Jatz ( James )
any time any where il travel behind you....because we couldnt keep up to pass...
thanks mate..

Crazyfrog.
a pleaser to meet you, sorry we didnt get to have a better chat..
next time aye..


i wrote a full ride report on ADV for the world to read.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=544924

well till next time.
thanks south island, your one sexy big ass lady...


JMJ & 9FIDY

[dino3310]

very cool bro

[junkmanjoe]

im heading your way next mate....hope you got a spare bed.

[dino3310]

always mate, the young fella can bunk up in his sisters room

[junkmanjoe]

okies keep ya posted.. about 6 weeks time..

JMJ

[marks]

Is anyone interested in a winter ride I was thinking of having a look around the Mount Hutt area. There is good accomodation at a place called Pudding Hill and I was thinking of a day ride up to Lake Heron. I think its height is around 2000 Mtrs depends on the weather alot but plenty of other places to go around there. If I read the sign correctly the last time I went through Rainbow you can get the key to go through there during the off season as well.
Any Interest I may even be able to talk Cathy into bringing the Suzuki 4 X 4 as a support vehicle.
regards GSers

pencil me in :yes:

[dino3310]

okies keep ya posted.. about 6 weeks time..

JMJ

sweet mate, hopefully i might be riding by then