RRRR (Round Ruahine Range Ride), 6-7 March 2010

[bart]

I've finally posted this ride on the Calender. The link is http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1864.

Date = March 7th and 8th

Start = Woodville (hit the road at 9am). Can pick up some riders from Ashhurst.

Saturday = Ride over the Saddle Road to Ashhurst. Ride north up Pohangina Valley, with a side trip up Takapari road (this will require good knobbly tyres if wet). Fuel at Apiti. Back roads through to Taihape for lunch. Ride over the Taihape/Napier road to Napier (about 140km without fuel).

Stay = Westshore Holiday Park or Westshore Inn (Napier).:drinknsin Restaurant available.
http://www.westshoreholidaypark.co.nz/index.html
http://www.westshoreinn.co.nz/

Sunday = Ride south to Woodville keeping close to the hills. Ride up Whariti for lookout finish.

Distance = 530km total

If we get good weather, there will be spectacular views. Bring a camera.

This will be a leisurely ride with many stops. 60% winding seal, 35% gravel, 5% difficult track.

Plenty of options for the not so adventurous.:second:

Who's in?

Some pics here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=90173

Cheers,
Bart

[MXNUT]

I am a definate MAYBE at this stage, will confirm closer to the time :rolleyes:

[CrazyFrog]

If you added Great to the title you'd get.... GRRRR.:clap:
Sounds like fun, but I don't think I can squeeze in another north trip so soon after the Wellington-Wairarapa trip in Feb.

[junkmanjoe]

guess i better get some new tires.

[bart]

If you added Great to the title you'd get.... GRRRR.:clap:
Sounds like fun, but I don't think I can squeeze in another north trip so soon after the Wellington-Wairarapa trip in Feb.

Now why didn't I think of that:2thumbsup

I actually thought I was pushing it a bit with the 'Round' part.

[bart]

guess i better get some new tires.

You'll be right. Where's your sense of adventure. Slicks will be fine. :lol:

I'll bring a camera

[junkmanjoe]

you just want to catch me arsing off my shiny new bike.
have you prices for hastings overnight.

[Eddieb]

I'm a definate maybe also.

A 9am start from Woodville will require either a far too early start for the Welly crew or a trip up the night before.

I think you've broken the calender booking thingy as well, following the link to the calender automatically signs you up.

[marks]

I'm a disappointed non-starter :(

I took my young un' up for a look at Takapari Rd today

posted a few photos here (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8864964#post8864964)


cheers


Mark

[bart]

you just want to catch me arsing off my shiny new bike.
have you prices for hastings overnight.

Missus rung up the Kennedy park place today to ask about accomodation. Due to a conference on that weekend, they only have a couple of 6 bed cabins left. Reluctant to book just yet. Looking at other options also.

And yeah, that bike is far too shiny.

[bart]

I'm a definate maybe also.

A 9am start from Woodville will require either a far too early start for the Welly crew or a trip up the night before.

I think you've broken the calender booking thingy as well, following the link to the calender automatically signs you up.

Be good to catch up with you and that old beemer. I was quite taken by the old beast.:headbang:

We can reluctantly start a little later if there is enough interest from the Welly crew. Or perhaps meet at Ashhurst at 10am if easier. It'll take an hour to get over the Saddle by the time we get a photo of a few windmills.

As for the calender, how do you fix that? Took me a couple of goes to get the bloody thing working anyway.

[GSers]

I'm a disappointed unlikely :(

I took my young un' up for a look at Takapari Rd today

posted a few photos here (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8864964#post8864964)


cheers


Mark

Hello Mark & Bart how are you going? I went up there Sunday afternoon on the whale. Weather was also in doubt (given it had been raining all morning) all the way up but when I got to the top I could see the East Coast was having a lovely day the Central Plateau was covered in black clouds and the rain was heading up from Wellington I managed to miss it all until I got back down to the bottom where it started to rain. Not sure what the falling off was all about I was quite concerned that the whole way up to the gate 1 km short of the hut is now a bloody main road that you could probably drive your car up in the dry. Didnt go past the gate as the whale + being by yourself is not a good combination to be getting stuck. Great views good ride
Catch up on the Southern Coaster
Regards GSers

[sidmac]

Put my name down bart.Just a thought we could sleep 3 to 4 here and just next door is this place www.brompton.co.nz .

[Eddieb]

Be good to catch up with you and that old beemer. I was quite taken by the old beast.:headbang:

She has 'character' the old girl.


We can reluctantly start a little later if there is enough interest from the Welly crew. Or perhaps meet at Ashurst at 10am if easier. It'll take an hour to get over the Saddle by the time we get a photo of a few windmills.

I don't think getting there at that time is out of the question, we would just have to be on the road before some of us normally even wake up. And I wouldn't expect to get anything intelligent out of Jim if he's along.


As for the calender, how do you fix that? Took me a couple of goes to get the bloody thing working anyway.

Buggered if I know, I just noticed it signed me up when I visited the page.

[bart]

Found accommodation that may suit better.

Westshore Holiday Park (Napier)

http://www.westshoreholidaypark.co.nz/index.html

Other (slightly more expensive) accommodation available across the road at the Westshore Inn, with food and other necessities available :drinknsin

http://www.westshoreinn.co.nz/

They have a good restaurant and also do breakfast.

I'll add this to the calendar.

[bart]

Put my name down bart.Just a thought we could sleep 3 to 4 here and just next door is this place www.brompton.co.nz .

Thanks mate, but that place would make for an expensive weekend (not yours, but the place next door) :shutup:

[Tony W]

I'm a definate maybe also.

A 9am start from Woodville will require either a far too early start for the Welly crew or a trip up the night before.

I think you've broken the calender booking thingy as well, following the link to the calender automatically signs you up.

Shit, that BMW must be slow......

Get a real bike !.... ( bloody BMW owners...)

Get a DR-Z400 and HTFU !!!

[bart]

Hello Mark & Bart how are you going? I went up there Sunday afternoon on the whale. Weather was also in doubt (given it had been raining all morning) all the way up but when I got to the top I could see the East Coast was having a lovely day the Central Plateau was covered in black clouds and the rain was heading up from Wellington I managed to miss it all until I got back down to the bottom where it started to rain. Not sure what the falling off was all about I was quite concerned that the whole way up to the gate 1 km short of the hut is now a bloody main road that you could probably drive your car up in the dry. Didnt go past the gate as the whale + being by yourself is not a good combination to be getting stuck. Great views good ride
Catch up on the Southern Coaster
Regards GSers

I had a bit of a look around today. I see what you mean about that gate. I got a little way past the hut, but the track became a bit 'single rider' unfriendly. Awesome spot.

Photos:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=91043

[Cary]

Hi Bart & Co.

I'm dropping the missis in Waikanae on Friday so will be keen to do this ride, BUT.........

If it's dry could it be done on a 200+ kg Tiger with intermediate tyres on? It's just that me & missus are then going to tour the East Coast and sticking to tar so don't wanna waste a set of $550 TKC's on what will be mostly a tar trip.

Unless, I con her into and adventure week............:devil2:

Now why didn't I think of that before........

Still, question stands, for now.......

[bart]

[QUOTE=Cary;1906921]
If it's dry could it be done on a 200+ kg Tiger with intermediate tyres on? It's just that me & missus are then going to tour the East Coast and sticking to tar so don't wanna waste a set of $550 TKC's on what will be mostly a tar trip.[QUOTE]

You'll be fine on intermediate tyres. The majority of the roads are fairly fast gravel or windy seal. :niceone:

The only exception is Takapari Road. This is quite rocky in places, but I doubt you will have a problem if dry. It's certainly worth it once you get to the top. If wet, this road may require good tyres. There are a couple of steep sections in the middle, but the road opens up quite nicely towards the top.

Beyond the A-Frame hut the track gets a bit rough, but I doubt we'll venture that far. Not supposed to anyway, as the road is closed. :msn-wink:

Be nice to catch up.

[Cary]

Sweet, will see what happens closer to day and go from there, cheers.

[junkmanjoe]

Hay Bart if you kill your bike on this ride we wont know where to go. :shit: which way now.........:mellow:

[bart]

OK, time to resurrect this thread. Now that South Coast thing is over, and it sounds like my broken bike isn't terminal, I'd better do some organising.

I've been thinking.............the Sunday ride is only really going to be about 3 hours worth, so for the more adventurous we could tack on a little loop out around the Makairo. Would add about 80km, and would probably be quickest going east to west (the slightly harder way). There are a few other nice roads out that way for the less adventurous.

North Range Road could also be tacked on the end. I'm open to suggestions.

Apparently the calendar is signing people up automatically. Can someone please confirm if this is true. If so, does anyone know how to fix it?

Cheers :scooter:

[Cary]

I just looked and didn't sign me up.

[bart]

I just looked and didn't sign me up.

Cheers man.

[NordieBoy]

It signed me up...

Use...
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1864
Instead...
It gets rid of the "&ea=attend" in the original.

[junkmanjoe]

bart we will have to look in to the southern end of the range road, see if it doable.
yip im keen on the tricky track again. may be all meet at tui central, give the tui girls a kiss and go around the tricky track then head for range road,
or would it be better to do range road first then the tricky track could go in and back out again, if time allows, finish up the trip at the cafe.

hows that sound

[marks]

either shift the date or come up with a plausible reason for me to not be able to go with my wife to CHCH that weekend :no:

[Eddieb]

either shift the date or come up with a plausible reason for me to not be able to go with my wife to CHCH that weekend :no:

You go to CHCH and I'll store :whistle: the DT in my garage for you while you're away .

[junkmanjoe]

now thats a good idea eddie. :scooter:

bart. was thinking about this ride while i was sitting in my yellow digger in the middle of a boggy dam, up to may ass in :shit:, yip i was working hard............not.......

how about, we start the ride at pahiatua, this makes it closer to welly, and kapiti coast riders, and my self..:yes:

then start off with range road, back to the sadle road, in to ashhurst and north from there, im not sure of your time frame and distances for day one.
maybe save makiro track for a last special stage, on day two.

hows that sound.

[Paladin]

now thats a good idea eddie. :scooter:

bart. was thinking about this ride while i was sitting in my yellow digger in the middle of a boggy dam, up to may ass in :shit:, yip i was working hard............not.......

how about, we start the ride at pahiatua, this makes it closer to welly, and kapiti coast riders, and my self..:yes:

then start off with range road, back to the sadle road, in to ashhurst and north from there, im not sure of your time frame and distances for day one.
maybe save makiro track for a last special stage, on day two.

hows that sound.

Heaven help me - Makairo at the end of day 2 AGAIN! You're determined to get me into shape aren't you Joe! :eek:

Like your Pahiatua start suggestion Joe. :niceone:

[junkmanjoe]

Paladin you will be comming even if i have to tow you around.

ive pre booked a cabin thats sleeps three, if you like to bunk in, its got a tv.:woohoo:
will i hope we all staying at the same place.

oh you are comming on the kingcountry ride as well.
thats a order...............................:crazy: going to be a blast,

[junkmanjoe]

Heaven help me - Makairo at the end of day 2 AGAIN! You're determined to get me into shape aren't you Joe! :eek:

Like your Pahiatua start suggestion Joe. :niceone:

umm get in to shape, i think thats asking to much, i got good shape, ....round.........:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Paladin]

Paladin you will be comming even if i have to tow you around.

ive pre booked a cabin thats sleeps three, if you like to bunk in, its got a tv.:woohoo:
will i hope we all staying at the same place.

oh you are comming on the kingcountry ride as well.
thats a order...............................:crazy: going to be a blast,

That's a plan then, count me in for the cabin for the RRRR and yes happy to oblige SIR for the King Country ride too - cheers mate! Any more orders mate? :Oi:


umm get in to shape, i think thats asking to much, i got good shape, ....round.........:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

Yeah I have been gaining weight since Xmas dammit - getting rounder too! :rolleyes:

[bart]

It signed me up...

Use...
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1864
Instead...
It gets rid of the "&ea=attend" in the original.

Thanks for that Nordie. I'm a bit of a novice at this interweb thing.

Cheers

[bart]

now thats a good idea eddie. :scooter:

bart. was thinking about this ride while i was sitting in my yellow digger in the middle of a boggy dam, up to may ass in :shit:, yip i was working hard............not.......

how about, we start the ride at pahiatua, this makes it closer to welly, and kapiti coast riders, and my self..:yes:

then start off with range road, back to the sadle road, in to ashhurst and north from there, im not sure of your time frame and distances for day one.
maybe save makiro track for a last special stage, on day two.

hows that sound.

Cheers Joe, but I think we'll have far enough to go on the Saturday. I was thinking of tacking it on the end of Sunday, as Sunday may be a bit empty.

Sunday = Napier to Dannevirke (scenic route) to Makairo then Mangatainoka. Either Pahiatua, North Range Road, Woodville, Whariti finish.
Or, Woodville, Whariti finish, and quick rip through North Range Road for those heading south. We can make it up as we go along on the day. If we do N Range Road first on the Saturday, we may end up a bit rushed. :chase:

[junkmanjoe]

thats cool mate was just a thought, wonder if i could make the whole trip on one tank.....hmmmmm..... might give it a go. what ya reckon...

[bart]

either shift the date or come up with a plausible reason for me to not be able to go with my wife to CHCH that weekend :no:

Plausible reason? Isn't this ride a plausible reason! :banana:

[Paladin]

thats cool mate was just a thought, wonder if i could make the whole trip on one tank.....hmmmmm..... might give it a go. what ya reckon...

That would be the new Safari tank then! :shifty:

[bart]

I'll bring the siphon hose

[Aslan]

OK I've committed - looking forward to another weekend of fun and adventure - will decide closer to the time whether to give 'rubber ducky' (yellow 1150) an outing or not - will depend on the amount of rain in the days leading up to the event (for Takapari Rd) - I've no plans to repeat Makairo in a hurry though - I'm over that track for now - constantly being hit in the head by the shrubbery not my idea of fun - specially stinging nettles :banana:

[junkmanjoe]

i can see through my new tank so i know if any is missing.
but i do take credit cards. $2.50ltr

ha ha.

[Paladin]

I'll bring the siphon hose

Joe will have both of us using his new tank as a gas station for our tank challenged machines! :innocent:


OK I've committed - looking forward to another weekend of fun and adventure - will decide closer to the time whether to give 'rubber ducky' (yellow 1150) an outing or not - will depend on the amount of rain in the days leading up to the event (for Takapari Rd) - I've no plans to repeat Makairo in a hurry though - I'm over that track for now - constantly being hit in the head by the shrubbery not my idea of fun - specially stinging nettles :banana:

Great news Stephen, glad you're coming along! Have to admit I do feel kinda the same about Makairo! :blink:

[Paladin]

i can see through my new tank so i know if any is missing.
but i do take credit cards. $2.50ltr

ha ha.

Oh I see where this Safari tank thingy is going now......... little side business eh Joe!!! :eek5:

[junkmanjoe]

you can do it,
well looks like our cabin is full and rearing for a roof lifting time...............................:woohoo::beer: bring it on....

[junkmanjoe]

Oh I see where this Safari tank thingy is going now......... little side business eh Joe!!! :eek5:

gas has just gone up, possable cost me $50 to fill it, so it better go all the way.....................:2thumbsup

[Paladin]

gas has just gone up, possable cost me $50 to fill it, so it better go all the way.....................:2thumbsup

Seems more expensive when you have to buy so much in one go doesn't it! :( When I fill the KLX it seems cheap cos I can only put 7L or so in it, but when I get home and see the number of gas receipts I go "DOH!".

[junkmanjoe]

to true, and at the gas station you will hear me after a full.
frk in hell...that much....

hope you dont fart in your sleep mate, or sleep walk.
hahhahaha to much.....:bleh:

[Paladin]

to true, and at the gas station you will hear me after a full.
frk in hell...that much....

hope you dont fart in your sleep mate, or sleep walk.
hahhahaha to much.....:bleh:

No but the snoring is legendary after last weekend! :laugh:

[Aslan]

No but the snoring is legendary after last weekend! :laugh:

um note to self - don't forget the ear plugs - glad I'm deaf in one ear :laugh:

[Paladin]

um note to self - don't forget the ear plugs - glad I'm deaf in one ear :laugh:

I still claim I was unjustly accused and the snoring was all Plug's fault! :crybaby:







(ok I admit it I snore! :whistle: )

[junkmanjoe]

Hi all, riders on this ride.
i have booked our cabin for 3 riders and all our beds are full.
the camp ground has told me there are 3 more kitchen cabin units, avalable the cost for 3 people over night, is $68.00 works out between 3 at $22.60c each.
bring your own bedding.

so give them a ring on 06-8359456
motor camp sent this today.

From: Affordable Westshore Holiday Park
Date: 19/02/2009 7:07:58 p.m.
To: 'joe'
Subject: RE: Kitchen cabin info please. J carter masterton.


Greetings Joe

This is to confirm we have you booked in for the night of Saturday, 7th March at a cost of $68.00 for three guests. You are required to bring bedding and use the bathroom facilities near by. Our showers are .50c x 5 minutes. You can park your bikes outside, in front of the cabin. They will be safe. We have security cameras.



Affordable Westshore Holiday Park is situated in a sheltered location on 1.5 hectares of well maintained, park-like grounds. Close to Napier's popular swimming/surf beach, bird sanctuary/reserve. Just 5 minutes (4.5km) drive from Napier City Centre and Marine Parade attractions. 1km south of Napier airport.



We strive to provide quality affordable and clean holiday accommodation. A friendly and comfortable environment in secure, fully fenced grounds. Affordable Westshore Holiday Park is privately owned and operated.



Adjacent to the park is a hotel / restaurant. Also adjacent is a takeaway outlet for fish & chips, hamburgers and Chinese meals.





Kind regards

Anna Stevenson

Manager

[dontshoot]

I expect I will be there, it is an early start tho.
I'll confirm closer to the date.
When you say dificult track, do you mean dirt with ruts and stones and things?
I'll be riding a '77 BMW R60/6.

Cheers
Neale

[bart]

I expect I will be there, it is an early start tho.
I'll confirm closer to the date.
When you say dificult track, do you mean dirt with ruts and stones and things?
I'll be riding a '77 BMW R60/6.

Cheers
Neale

Most of the ride will be reasonably fast gravel. If your old beasty can comfortably handle gravel roads, you'll be fine.

Takapari Road is the exception. This is a bit more steep and rocky (no ruts as such), but it's the kind of road that gets gradually worse as you go, so gives plenty of opportunity to turn back. This road is a dead end, so we will be in and back.

Hope you can make it Neale.

[dontshoot]

Most of the ride will be reasonably fast gravel. If your old beasty can comfortably handle gravel roads, you'll be fine.

Takapari Road is the exception. This is a bit more steep and rocky (no ruts as such), but it's the kind of road that gets gradually worse as you go, so gives plenty of opportunity to turn back. This road is a dead end, so we will be in and back.

Hope you can make it Neale.
Cool, I'll give it a shot

[bart]

OK, after a bit of feedback, perhaps the start time is a bit early for those coming from further away.

Any suggestions?

The original idea was to get away as early as possible, so the day wouldn't be rushed. What works for you guys?

:scooter:

[Paladin]

OK, after a bit of feedback, perhaps the start time is a bit early for those coming from further away.

Any suggestions?

The original idea was to get away as early as possible, so the day wouldn't be rushed. What works for you guys?

:scooter:

Well you 'Rapa guys had an early start to make it down to us for the SCAR for 9/9.30am meetup so guess we should really return the favour and get OUR butts out of bed early this time! Saturday looks like a fairly long day from the route plan. If its a couple hours-ish up to Woodville start from Welly I'm happy to hit the road 7/7.30am for 9/9.30 meet but whatever we need to do really Bart - I'll go with the flow mate! And we'll drag Joe outta bed in Masterton on the way up!! :yes:

[junkmanjoe]

Ha :sleep: ill be up and waiting on the main drag for paladin and aslan to arrive.

[Paladin]

Ha :sleep: ill be up and waiting on the main drag for paladin and aslan to arrive.

You'd better call me at 7am and make sure I got my arse outta bed then! :wacko:

[Aslan]

Ha :sleep: ill be up and waiting on the main drag for paladin and aslan to arrive.

I prefer these 'up with the lark' early bird starts meesalf oh arh me does :niceone: (attempt at showing my Somerset roots)

[Paladin]

I prefer these 'up with the lark' early bird starts meesalf oh arh me does :niceone: (attempt at showing my Somerset roots)

Well I'll come on thru your way from Eastbourne and we can head up to Joe together!

Somerset! WOW, hadn't twigged that for your roots! :clap:

[Aslan]

Kewl Dave - will look foward to getting on the road early with you and Joe

[Cary]

Plans have been confirmed and is all go. (yet to book a room but i'll get that done in the next day or two)

I'll be in Waikanae on Friday so would be keen to meet up with you southern folk if ok?

I don't know the area at all so if you are keen to meet, name your spot:niceone: Partner suggested you might be going Upper Hut way so would have to come across but distance on the Tiger is not a problem :cool:

[junkmanjoe]

Hi Cary
your more than wellcome to join our merry crew for the trip up to woodville.

[Aslan]

Hi Cary
your more than wellcome to join our merry crew for the trip up to woodville.

Wot Joe said Cary - I'm planning on using my GS for this ride - be good to see you again - cheers Aslan aka Stephen O :soon:

[young1]

I hope to get to this ride to, is accomodation going to be a problem if I decide in a week or so?

Mike

[Aslan]

I hope to get to this ride to, is accomodation going to be a problem if I decide in a week or so?

Mike

will be good to link up again Mike - in a week or so it's getting close to ride time - I'd get on my bike and book something if I was you or could bring a tent in those large alum panniers on yr Katoom :clap:

[Tony W]

OK, after a bit of feedback, perhaps the start time is a bit early for those coming from further away.

Any suggestions?

The original idea was to get away as early as possible, so the day wouldn't be rushed. What works for you guys?

:scooter:

The trick, gentlemen, is to get up earlier...!!:2thumbsup

[junkmanjoe]

Oh but my bed is so nice..........:zzzz:

[Cary]

Wot Joe said Cary - I'm planning on using my GS for this ride - be good to see you again - cheers Aslan aka Stephen O :soon:Great, maybe someone in the know can sort a place to meet.


I hope to get to this ride to, is accomodation going to be a problem if I decide in a week or so?

MikeI have booked a cabin with 2 beds so unless someone else gets in first it's yours if you join the ride.

[young1]

I have booked a cabin with 2 beds so unless someone else gets in first it's yours if you join the ride.

Thanks Cary, I will sort it out soon and let you know, if someone else grabs it first though that is my bad luck

My new Partner moved in last week, at the moment her wall of boxes is between my bike and the garage door so have got to get that sorted before I go anywhere!

Joe thanks for the PM

Mike

[junkmanjoe]

no worrys we all here to help each other out.

hope to meet you in a couple weeks.

[young1]

Trying to sort out times, what is riding time from Palmy to Woodville?

[Aslan]

Mike - send a PM to GSers aka Gerard Van B - he will know

[bart]

Trying to sort out times, what is riding time from Palmy to Woodville?

Do it easy in 30 min through the Manawatu gorge.

[GSers]

Trying to sort out times, what is riding time from Palmy to Woodville?

Hi Jim which side of town are you travelling from? From where I live a few kms from the Fitzherbert bridge about 20mins to Woodville through the Gorge.
Regards boGSer

[young1]

Hi Jim which side of town are you travelling from? From where I live a few kms from the Fitzherbert bridge about 20mins to Woodville through the Gorge.
Regards boGSer

I will be coming down from New Plymouth. What is quickest way to get to gorge, should I be going through Palmy or turn off before then?

I am trying to work out if I can get there on the Saturday morning (without getting up too early) without having to go part way on Friday after work.

Cary I have sent you a PM, I will have the bed in your cabin please.

Mike

[sidmac]

Take the first road to the left after Turakina .This takes you to the Main road SH 1.Take a right then a left towards Halcomb & Fielding then Bunnythorpe then Ashurst.You save a bit of time this way and there is not as much traffic.

[Box'a'bits]

Hi guys, keen to make this trip with you. Got to get into this adventure riding given I've now got a more d/s capable bike. I've registered via the calender. Given a couple of you are coming from Wgtn / Lwr Hutt area, how's about we ride together. Where to meet?. I assume riding up through the Wairarapa (collect 1 at Masterton). :chase: So meet at Upper Hutt Caltex? Time?

I've booked accomodation now (2 bunk cabin with Andy Mac -$40 or $20 ea).

Cheers, Steve

[Aslan]

Given Bart has set the start at 9am sharp from Woodville - those of us intending to meet at Caltex Rimutuka need to be fuelled and ready to leave by 7am sharp.


Hope to link with Cary, Paladin & BMWRSNUT at this departure point - others welcome

suggest you send me a PM if you plan on linking with us so as we know to expect you. Any out of towners needing a bed PM me.



Cheers Aslan :scooter:

[junkmanjoe]

ill be at the bus stop ready to be picked
up at 7.45am :shit:,
my naked yellow road bike ready to go.:chase:

[Aslan]

sounds good Joe - that's the Kurapuni bus stop eh - I think for you we'll make it the Caltex as we enter Masterton from the South near the Solway .... have a great week ...... may see you Saturday - I'm planning on ending up at Putara by nightfall and may do some cruisy gravel roads on the Beemer - greater difficulty and I'll be sure to bring the DR cos you know I'm a whimp :banana:

[bart]

I shouldn't tell you this, but I always allow a half hour fudge factor. I'm usually the one running late. If we get away by 9.30, we should be fine.

[junkmanjoe]

I shouldn't tell you this, but I always allow a half hour fudge factor. I'm usually the one running late. If we get away by 9.30, we should be fine.

Hmmmm fudge..... :doh: that mean you be stuck in a lolly shop.

[junkmanjoe]

sounds good Joe - that's the Kurapuni bus stop eh - I think for you we'll make it the Caltex as we enter Masterton from the South near the Solway .... have a great week ...... may see you Saturday - I'm planning on ending up at Putara by nightfall and may do some cruisy gravel roads on the Beemer - greater difficulty and I'll be sure to bring the DR cos you know I'm a whimp :banana:

HI Aslan, yip i am hopeing ill have my tank on by this sat.
so im going for a light ride down the coast road.
to get a feel for extra weight.

[Aslan]

HI Aslan, yip i am hopeing ill have my tank on by this sat.
so im going for a light ride down the coast road.
to get a feel for extra weight.

cheers Joe - I'll take this conversation over to the Sutherland's Hut Sat 28/2 thread and /or PM you. talk soon cheers S :banana:

[junkmanjoe]

not long now fellas, sweet soooo looking forward to this ride..........:Punk:

[bart]

Bummer guys. Just found out the Whariti road will be closed next weekend. There is a hill climb on. I guess we won't be finishing up Whariti at the finish. We might have to do North Range Road instead, (unless you guys want to join in the hill climb???)

[junkmanjoe]

well bart man. if it rains on your ride then i know for sure im going to get wet nuts again.....:weep:...but thats ok....

[marks]

WWWWWOOOOOOHHHOOOOOOO

I'm a f*ktard :2thumbsup
I'm a f*ktard :2thumbsup
I'm a f*ktard :2thumbsup
I'm a f*ktard :2thumbsup

I got my dates all wrong
I'm going to Christchurch with my wife the weekend to the 14th and 15th

I can do thr RRRR :banana::banana::banana::banana:

YEEHAH

[marks]

well bart man. if it rains on your ride then i know for sure im going to get wet nuts again.....:weep:...but thats ok....

watch out - you dont want to get trench cock
its nasty



Bart - Are you still planning to do Makiro at the end ???? - that would be awesome

Would it be OK if I met you guys at Ashurst at say 9.30/9.45 Sat morn (means I can stop for coffee in Shannon - which is essential)

Cary - if you are staying in Waikanae - we could ride up together if you want (going via Shannon to Ashurst will save about 90 minutes on going via Wairarapa to Woodville)

[Aslan]

WWWWWOOOOOOHHHOOOOOOO

I'm a f*ktard :2thumbsup
I'm a f*ktard :2thumbsup
I'm a f*ktard :2thumbsup
I'm a f*ktard :2thumbsup



YEEHAH

is this something like a Motard Mark? have you some secret plan to wow us all by turning up at the next event on a mint '09 KLR Motarded? perfect for doing the Makairo in the reverse direction uphill from Coonor? (just kiddin) - you sure are dependent on that coffee fix at Shannon eh? cheers Aslan :soon:

[Aslan]

BTW Marks - i don't plan on doing the Makairo at the end of this ride cos I'm a whimp - I'm over the Makairo for now even on the little DR - cheers Aslan

BTW - one does tend to make some silly posts (referring to myself) when having had a relaxing beverage or two :doh:

[junkmanjoe]

wonder if hes bringing the black beast....have you tamed it.

[Cary]

Cary - if you are staying in Waikanae - we could ride up together if you want (going via Shannon to Ashurst will save about 90 minutes on going via Wairarapa to Woodville)

Sounds like a lot of time saved so that sounds like a plan. I don't know that part of the country at all so you will need to pick a meeting spot if you know any. I do have a map for dummies(Zumo) now so sure i can find the spot u/we decide on.

[marks]

is this something like a Motard Mark? have you some secret plan to wow us all by turning up at the next event on a mint '09 KLR Motarded? perfect for doing the Makairo in the reverse direction uphill from Coonor? (just kiddin) - you sure are dependent on that coffee fix at Shannon eh? cheers Aslan :soon:

f*ktard = abbreviation for f*cking retard (somethings should be obvious - even to the semi inebriated :yes:

KLR is a slotard not a motard


wonder if hes bringing the black beast....have you tamed it.

The black beast is all tamed and ready to rumble
If it lets me down again I will shoot it straight between the headlights


Sounds like a lot of time saved so that sounds like a plan. I don't know that part of the country at all so you will need to pick a meeting spot if you know any. I do have a map for dummies(Zumo) now so sure i can find the spot u/we decide on.

If you are staying in Waikanae PM me the address and I can call past.
Do you mind a coffee stop in Shannon?
Will confirm time once Bart confirms when we can meet them in Ashurst

Mike (Young1) may wish to meet in Ashurst as well - means he can stay in bed another hour.

[Cary]

If you are staying in Waikanae PM me the address and I can call past. Do you mind a coffee stop in Shannon?
Will confirm time once Bart confirms when we can meet them in Ashurst
Will pm you when i find out what address is(mate of a mates bach)

coffee, big breakfast, muffin.......no prob :2thumbsup

[bart]

Good to see you can make it Mark.

9.45 - 10.00 should be fine at Ashhurst. I'll be gassing up there as you should never miss an oportunity when you've only got about 180km to play with.

Gas available at Apiti until 12.30. A lot depends on the amount of time we spend up Takapari. If it's a nice day we might be up there a while. I can ring ahead and get them to stay open a bit later. :mobile:

As for Sunday..............that's a work in progress. I think we'll decide on a route by beer number 5 on Saturday night.:drinknsin

Here's hoping we get good weather.

[junkmanjoe]

heres hopeing my supertanker is set up in time.

looking forward to mate, hows ya bike going all good..

[bart]

heres hopeing my supertanker is set up in time.

looking forward to mate, hows ya bike going all good..

The bikes going good............in the shed. I was going to go for a recon today, but bloused out with the rain (I mustn't be as hard as you buggers). Maybe tomorrow.

Cheers.

[junkmanjoe]

no riding for me tomorrow,,, bloody fire wood ... :mad:.........:angry2:......:angry2:.......:brick:

[young1]

Mike (Young1) may wish to meet in Ashurst as well - means he can stay in bed another hour.

Yep I might do that, I was thinking about staying in Wanganui on Friday night so I could get to the start without having to ride in the dark.

But meeting at Ashurst at that time means I can leave at 6.30ish from home.

[bart]

Went for a quick look around yesterday, (OK, I cheated and took the car. Told the missus we were going on a Sunday drive:clap:). Found a couple of nice roads, and a couple that don't exist (bloody google maps).

Onga Onga has gas all day Sunday, so we're well sorted for the guys with little ones.

So, meet Saturday at Woodville Caltex 9am ish. Ashhurst (is it a Mobil, you know, the one on the main road???) 9.45 ish. Should be sitting up the top of Takapari 11am ish. AWESOME :niceone:

[junkmanjoe]

all good mate
did you sort out an extra for sunday, for the closed road.
or maybe a pub for a long drinky....

[bart]

all good mate
did you sort out an extra for sunday, for the closed road.
or maybe a pub for a long drinky....

We've got plenty of options for the Sunday. My favorite option is.........make it up as we go along :msn-wink:. We'll see how early we get away on Sunday morning, and how many coffee stops you guys need.

[junkmanjoe]

ill have my early hairy lemon so ill be good to explore....

[marks]

We'll see how early we get away on Sunday morning, and how many coffee stops you guys need.

a latte per hour is a reasonable stop rate

[bart]

a latte per hour is a reasonable stop rate

I hope you've got a big thermos then :niceone:

[Box'a'bits]

I hope you've got a big thermos then :niceone:

Hope he brings enough to share. <_< Might mean he needs to strap on the whole Cafe coffee machine. I'm sure that as a regular customer either the Shannon coffee shop or Toppy's could lend him one for the weekend. (regular customer and all...) :sunny:

[marks]

Hope he brings enough to share. <_< Might mean he needs to strap on the whole Cafe coffee machine. I'm sure that as a regular customer either the Shannon coffee shop or Toppy's could lend him one for the weekend. (regular customer and all...) :sunny:

thats not the only thing I'd like to borrow from Toppy's for the weekend

I sure as hell wouldnt share her with you lot either :oi-grr:

[junkmanjoe]

chaps, on the topic of toppys,

i bumped in the famous waitress at my local fish and chip shop, in masterton.....:drool:
so what the hell, i talked to her,
she has a daughter, and a boyfreind, and she works there to make ends meet..
sadly she was not half naked,,,,,,,,,,,bugger.
thats that, cauz my misses smacked me around the head for talking to her,,,, but the fish was so yummy....boobys..

[Paladin]

chaps, on the topic of toppys,

i bumped in the famous waitress at my local fish and chip shop, in masterton.....:drool:
so what the hell, i talked to her,
she has a daughter, and a boyfreind, and she works there to make ends meet..
sadly she was not half naked,,,,,,,,,,,bugger.
thats that, cauz my misses smacked me around the head for talking to her,,,, but the fish was so yummy....boobys..

You could've at least got her phone number for me! :cool: That's it we're no longer friends! :Pokey:

And how the hell does she manage to have a figure like that after having a sprog??????????

[junkmanjoe]

Paladin i thought you were missing in action.
where you been man.
got your hand on the mend, mate. :doctor:

[Cary]

Where exactly in Woodville are we meeting just in case i don't meet up with Mark or something goes amiss?

Looked thru thread and have not seen a meeting place, little town perhaps........

[junkmanjoe]

hi theres a big red caltex gas station in the midle of town, on the main road. its a little hard to miss it. the way your comming from the palmy direction, will be on your left hand side. somewhere around 9am we all ment to be there.
just look for my naked yellow road bike with the super tanker straped to it.....it will stick out im sure....:laugh:

[GSers]

hi theres a big red caltex gas station in the midle of town, on the main road. its a little hard to miss it. the way your comming from the palmy direction, will be on your left hand side. somewhere around 9am we all ment to be there.
just look for my naked yellow road bike with the super tanker straped to it.....it will stick out im sure....:laugh:

Or the Mobile in Ashhurst at about 9:30am ( I'll be there )can't miss that either Bart said they are going to top up with gas there before heading up the Valley. I am making this a day trip probably turn around about Taihape have done the Gentle Annie several times. Looking forward to Takapari Rd again.
Regards GSers

[the vet]

Hoping a newbie can come along. I switched my Saturday shift with someone, so I'm free for the weekend and would like to come along. I'll watch the thread for meeting places and times. I live in Ngaio, Wellington, so I'll be hoping to join a crew leaving here. Anybody need a roommate at the destination?....I only snore after 2-3 beers; I'll come with extra ear plugs and/or my one man tent :niceone:

Thanks again for the heads up Marks!

[Paladin]

Hoping a newbie can come along. I switched my Saturday shift with someone, so I'm free for the weekend and would like to come along. I'll watch the thread for meeting places and times. I live in Ngaio, Wellington, so I'll be hoping to join a crew leaving here. Anybody need a roommate at the destination?....I only snore after 2-3 beers; I'll come with extra ear plugs and/or my one man tent :niceone:

Thanks again for the heads up Marks!

If you need a bed for Saturday nite, you can have my spot in the cabin with Junkmanjoe & Aslan as i am now not going to be attending the ride due to my sprained thumb! Just PM them and sure there'll be happy to have you along!

[Aslan]

Hi - I plan on leaving Caltex Rimutuka - North Side of Upper Hutt heading toward Masterton at 7am.

Will be taking the bypass on entering Masterton from the South - I expect I'll link with JunkManJoe en route

cheers Aslan - anyone thinking of joining me (no Coffee stops sorry) PM me else - CU there Ciao Aslan :clap:

[junkmanjoe]

HI all riders.
we have a spare bed for sat night, as sadly paladins hand is not yet ready to feel the wind again.

so if your good at being a house maid, and cleaning up after us, please pm my self or aslan for details.

cheers.

[marks]

If you need a bed for Saturday nite, you can have my spot in the cabin with Junkmanjoe & Aslan as i am now not going to be attending the ride due to my sprained thumb! Just PM them and sure there'll be happy to have you along!

that is a real bitch :(

Perhaps you could spend the weekend at Toppies :drool:

[andy mac]

Hoping a newbie can come along. I switched my Saturday shift with someone, so I'm free for the weekend and would like to come along. I'll watch the thread for meeting places and times. I live in Ngaio, Wellington, so I'll be hoping to join a crew leaving here. Anybody need a roommate at the destination?....I only snore after 2-3 beers; I'll come with extra ear plugs and/or my one man tent :niceone:

Thanks again for the heads up Marks!

Hi Vet, I will be departing from Miramar going pass Ngauranga Gorge 6:30ish. Actually probably best to just meet us at Upper Hutt as my punctuality needs retraining and I can make up any lost time on the motorway. :Police: :eek:

[Paladin]

Perhaps you could spend the weekend at Toppies :drool:

That's a damn fine idea! She could administer some therapy to me in her break times!!! :msn-wink:

[marks]

Hoping a newbie can come along. I switched my Saturday shift with someone, so I'm free for the weekend and would like to come along. I'll watch the thread for meeting places and times. I live in Ngaio, Wellington, so I'll be hoping to join a crew leaving here. Anybody need a roommate at the destination?....I only snore after 2-3 beers; I'll come with extra ear plugs and/or my one man tent :niceone:

Thanks again for the heads up Marks!

Hey thats great that you can come. :wari:

If you don't want to be up and out by 6.30 you could meet Cary and I at Waikanae at the service station on the left before the first traffic lights at about 10 to 8. We will be stopping for coffee/breakfast at Shannon and then heading up to meet everyone at Ashurst.

[young1]

Can someone please remind me, what time do I have to be at Ashurst?

[bart]

Can someone please remind me, what time do I have to be at Ashurst?

Leaving Woodville at 9am (allow 15 min for stragglers, so more like 9.15). Over the Saddle with quick windmill photo will take half an hour. Meet Ashhurst at around 9.45.

Here's hopeing we get good weather.:Punk:

[young1]

Bart do you want to PM me your cell number in case of anything.

Marks, I will bring the rum again? Taste of petrol has nearly gone out of the bottle I have used!

Looking forward to the ride, been so long since I have been on the bike that I have had to charge the battery up!!!

[junkmanjoe]

long range looks good, cloudy sunshine, sat and sunny on sunday,,, sweet.

which riders am i expecting to meet in masterton. and which way through town are you traveling, main road or bypass,
and aprox time.
cheers. ;)

[Box'a'bits]

long range looks good, cloudy sunshine, sat and sunny on sunday,,, sweet.

which riders am i expecting to meet in masterton. and which way through town are you traveling, main road or bypass,
and aprox time.
cheers. ;)

As far as I was aware it was me, Aslan, Andy Mac?

Right now I have to go out & fix a flat. Got a nail in the rear MT70 on the KTM. Right through a knob. Just got in from picking it up on the trailer.......grumble grumble. bloody bus grumble. :mad:

Seem to be having a run of these. Two so far over the last week, hope to avoid the third but will be packing the repair kit cause I KNOW that these things come in threes.. :brick:

Cheers. Steve

[GSers]

Leaving Woodville at 9am (allow 15 min for stragglers, so more like 9.15). Over the Saddle with quick windmill photo will take half an hour. Meet Ashhurst at around 9.45.

Here's hopeing we get good weather.:Punk:

Bart is this at the Mobile in Ashhurst as you said in an earlier post seems to be a bit of back tracking to me, please advise
Regards GSers

[junkmanjoe]

As far as I was aware it was me, Aslan, Andy Mac?

Right now I have to go out & fix a flat. Got a nail in the rear MT70 on the KTM. Right through a knob. Just got in from picking it up on the trailer.......grumble grumble. bloody bus grumble. :mad:

Seem to be having a run of these. Two so far over the last week, hope to avoid the third but will be packing the repair kit cause I KNOW that these things come in threes.. :brick:

Cheers. Steve


bugger mate.

i carry a couple spare tubes if ya need one.
i put mitas heavy duty rubber tubes in my tires.

ill catch up with other guys.
cheers.

[junkmanjoe]

our spare bed has been filled.

sweet chaps only 2 more sleeps.......:eek:
super tanker is being set up, at my machanics,, top man he is.
i did have to lift up my front indacators, move the horn a little, and change the inlet fuel pipe to carb.
so hopefully pick up tomorrow, filler up and go for a ride.
will thats the plan anyhow....

[Box'a'bits]

our spare bed has been filled.

sweet chaps only 2 more sleeps.......:eek:
super tanker is being set up, at my machanics,, top man he is.
i did have to lift up my front indacators, move the horn a little, and change the inlet fuel pipe to carb.
so hopefully pick up tomorrow, filler up and go for a ride.
will thats the plan anyhow....

Make sure you put an inline filter in the fuel lines - you know that there will be a little bit of swarf in there that clogs a jet just after you've topped off the tank.

Reminds me... I need to do the same.

The tube was H/D. The spare one is also H/D. But it was a really big nail, straight in. The spare tube has a nick in it (but not a hole) from travelling with me too often, so I'll pass on that too, and buy some new ones tomorrow.

Steve.

[Aslan]

folks - looks like BMWNut, AndyMac and Moi (perhaps TheVet to if MarkS hasn't lured him away via the Shannon side and the promise of Coffee en route)plan on leaving Caltex Rimutuka at 7am to link with you JunkManJoe at turn off to the bypass coming into to Masterton from the South - just before Solway - aiming to see you Joe close to 8am as possible - cheers Aslan :chase:

[junkmanjoe]

HI Aslan.
i will meet you all at the mobil station on the buypass, at the renall street store roundabout, its the only roundabout on the buypass road
there is a store and gas station both togeather.
will be waiting for you chaps.
do you know the place.

[Aslan]

HI Aslan.
i will meet you all at the mobil station on the buypass, at the renall street store roundabout, its the only roundabout on the buypass road
there is a store and gas station both togeather.
will be waiting for you chaps.
do you know the place.

fine Joe - see you there - cheers S :apint:

[junkmanjoe]

Make sure you put an inline filter in the fuel lines - you know that there will be a little bit of swarf in there that clogs a jet just after you've topped off the tank.

Reminds me... I need to do the same.

The tube was H/D. The spare one is also H/D. But it was a really big nail, straight in. The spare tube has a nick in it (but not a hole) from travelling with me too often, so I'll pass on that too, and buy some new ones tomorrow.

Steve.


yip got a filter on the line in, thought i beter do a few kms the day before iron out the bugs.....:2guns:

sort of feels like im back on my big road bike, with the big tank up front,

[junkmanjoe]

Aslan are you bring your DR up or beemer

[bart]

Bart is this at the Mobile in Ashhurst as you said in an earlier post seems to be a bit of back tracking to me, please advise
Regards GSers

Sounds like I've got everyone nicely confused. :wacko:

Yeah. The Mobil is easy to find, and I'll be topping up with gas because I've only got a little one. :pinch:

If we miss gas at Apiti, I might just have enough range to get to Taihape. Gotta get a bigger tank. My thing's a thirsty little focker.

[junkmanjoe]

if your nice to me ill lend u sum......:2thumbsup

[bart]

if your nice to me ill lend u sum......:2thumbsup

I kind of like the jet fighter idea. You can hang a hose out the back, and I'll fill up on the move. :niceone:

Have you thought about putting on stronger front shocks to handle all that extra weight up front. :cool:

[marks]

My thing's a thirsty little focker.

look in the mirror

you'll see the cause of the problem

[junkmanjoe]

I kind of like the jet fighter idea. You can hang a hose out the back, and I'll fill up on the move. :niceone:

Have you thought about putting on stronger front shocks to handle all that extra weight up front. :cool:

i dont think ill run it full all day long, could be sumting to look in to.
will talk to barry see what he thinks.

have been told to run about half full, so we try that this time round.
its got a tap on each side.

wicked.....:headbang:

[bart]

look in the mirror

you'll see the cause of the problem

What, the right wrist, or the beer belly? ;)

[Aslan]

Aslan are you bring your DR up or beemer

Hi Joe - I plan on giving the bimmer an outing - fitted a new TKC80 rear specially for Takapari Rd

For anyone else like me whimping out on Makairo - I'm happy to do some alternate gravel roads and or go straight to Waihi falls - cheers Aslan :done:

[Cary]

I'll be whimping out every time! This will be the first gravel road ride for a long time where i haven't had a pair of TKC's on. Gonna have to remember that when it comes to a fast down hill off camber corners..........:baby:

[young1]

I have standard rubber on the back so will be careful where I go on those roads (I do not know them at all).

Although if I have the panniers on maybe I can clear the underbrush each side for you!!

[marks]

I have standard rubber on the back so will be careful where I go on those roads (I do not know them at all).

Although if I have the panniers on maybe I can clear the underbrush each side for you!!

Make sure you wrap the rum well :baby:

if you got off your bum a bit earlier you could meet Cary and I at the Horsemans Cafe in Shannon for breakfast/coffee at 8.30/8.40


the Makiro track will scratch the crap out of your spotless (excluding sheep bouncing marks) paintwork so I suspect it would be a no go for the 990

[young1]

Make sure you wrap the rum well :baby:

if you got off your bum a bit earlier you could meet Cary and I at the Horsemans Cafe in Shannon for breakfast/coffee at 8.30/8.40


the Makiro track will scratch the crap out of your spotless (excluding sheep bouncing marks) paintwork so I suspect it would be a no go for the 990

Unfortunately Shannon is a bit out of my way! How about Palmy?

[junkmanjoe]

my bikes all sorted, going for a ride soon, just incase it decides to crap out on me. and to get a feel for the extra weight.

[dontshoot]

folks - looks like BMWNut, AndyMac and Moi (perhaps TheVet to if MarkS hasn't lured him away via the Shannon side and the promise of Coffee en route)plan on leaving Caltex Rimutuka at 7am to link with you JunkManJoe at turn off to the bypass coming into to Masterton from the South - just before Solway - aiming to see you Joe close to 8am as possible - cheers Aslan :chase:

Hi, be meeting at The Caltex Rimutaka too.
Cheers
Neale

[Aslan]

Hi, be meeting at The Caltex Rimutaka too.
Cheers
Neale

Great Neale - look forward to meeting you Saturday :soon:

[marks]

Unfortunately Shannon is a bit out of my way! How about Palmy?

you are soooo demanding sometimes :nono:

We'll meet you at the Fusion Cafe at 123 Cambridge Ave in Ashhurst at 9 am

anyone else is welcome to join us.

Bart - you will go past this place when heading through Ashhurst towards Pohangina Rd - if we are sitting outside at 9.40 (ish) will you stop for us?

I'll give them a call tomorrow and make sure that they are open on Sat at 9

[bart]

you are soooo demanding sometimes :nono:

We'll meet you at the Fusion Cafe at 123 Cambridge Ave in Ashhurst at 9 am

anyone else is welcome to join us.

Bart - you will go past this place when heading through Ashhurst towards Pohangina Rd - if we are sitting outside at 9.40 (ish) will you stop for us?

I'll give them a call tomorrow and make sure that they are open on Sat at 9

No probs.

In Napier, the Thirsty Whale and the Gintrap are both open at 9am on Sunday for breaky and a fancy coffee.

It will only be around 4 hours riding back to Dannevirke/Woodville on the Sunday. I suggest, if we get back reasonably early, we could add a loop out around Pongaroa. If enough are interested, we could go through the Makairo. If not, we could go out from Dannevirke, over Coonoor, Waione, Akitio, Marainanga, Spur, Waihoki, to Tiruamea.......then go our seperate ways. :headbang:

Or............we could just make it up as we go along.

[Phreaky Phil]

No probs.

In Napier, the Thirsty Whale and the Gintrap are both open at 9am on Sunday for breaky and a fancy coffee.

It will only be around 4 hours riding back to Dannevirke/Woodville on the Sunday. I suggest, if we get back reasonably early, we could add a loop out around Pongaroa. If enough are interested, we could go through the Makairo. If not, we could go out from Dannevirke, over Coonoor, Waione, Akitio, Marainanga, Spur, Waihoki, to Tiruamea.......then go our seperate ways. :headbang:

Or............we could just make it up as we go along.The Thirsty Whale not a bad spot for saturday night " drinkies"

[junkmanjoe]

ummm that sounds a little dangous :banana:

[junkmanjoe]

dose any one know if Eddie is coming on this ride.

[young1]

you are soooo demanding sometimes :nono:

We'll meet you at the Fusion Cafe at 123 Cambridge Ave in Ashhurst at 9 am

anyone else is welcome to join us.

Bart - you will go past this place when heading through Ashhurst towards Pohangina Rd - if we are sitting outside at 9.40 (ish) will you stop for us?

I'll give them a call tomorrow and make sure that they are open on Sat at 9

Cool will see you there, may not be spot on 9am though!

[junkmanjoe]

went in to the garage this morn, expected to find 25L of gas all over the floor, na didnt lose a drop. sweet, and my bike didnt fall in half over night,:woohoo:

[NordieBoy]

went in to the garage this morn, expected to find 25L of gas all over the floor, na didnt lose a drop. sweet, and my bike didnt fall in half over night,:woohoo:

Damn. This DR/safari voodoo doll doesn't work. I want my money back :(

[junkmanjoe]

but the taps where both weeping gas, after a closer look, so on to the safari website, and found how to service the taps, both rubber rings had begun to fail, so brought a couple new ones,
cost me 90c blody rip off aye.....
fixed, all good.

think nordie my be out to get me .....:dodge:

[NordieBoy]

OK, half my money back.

Got any unexplained rear tyre punctures yet?

[marks]

you are soooo demanding sometimes :nono:

We'll meet you at the Fusion Cafe at 123 Cambridge Ave in Ashhurst at 9 am

anyone else is welcome to join us.

I'll give them a call tomorrow and make sure that they are open on Sat at 9

Despite advertizing that they open at 8.30 when you actually ring and ask they say its 10 am so the Fusion is out.

W'ell revert to coffee at Shannon - see you guys at the service station at Ashurst at 9.30-9.40

Sorry Mike - I tried - will you still share you rum????


I am meeting Cary at 7.45 at the cnr of Te Moana Rd and Main Rd Waikanae (first set of lights coming from south) if anyone else wants to join us

[bart]

Mark, might have to pick your brain about a couple of roads tomorrow. You've obviously riden most of these roads many times. I haven't done the Matawhero up Taihape way. What's that like?

I promise I won't get us lost...................honest. :( :msn-wink:

[MXNUT]

Have a fun and safe ride Guys, hope the weather gods are kind to you.
Wished i could made this one, so post lots of picks :cool:

[young1]

Despite advertizing that they open at 8.30 when you actually ring and ask they say its 10 am so the Fusion is out.

W'ell revert to coffee at Shannon - see you guys at the service station at Ashurst at 9.30-9.40

Sorry Mike - I tried - will you still share you rum????


I am meeting Cary at 7.45 at the cnr of Te Moana Rd and Main Rd Waikanae (first set of lights coming from south) if anyone else wants to join us

Thanks for the effort Mark, Phil and I will probably stop somewhere on the way now to get a coffee etc. And yes I will still share the rum AS LONG as you bring the coke!!

[bart]

Have a fun and safe ride Guys, hope the weather gods are kind to you.
Wished i could made this one, so post lots of picks :cool:

Cheers man. Hope to see you on the King Country job (if I can make it).

Weather doesn't seem to bad at the moment. Very little rain today. High cloud. Should be OK tomorrow.

I took a poets day today (piss off early, tomorrow's Saturday), so I'm tinkering in the shed.

Now, if I cut off a piece of plastic here...........and add a bit there.

[junkmanjoe]

OK i think im ready to roll.

repaired loaded and road tested, theres a bit extra weight to take in count for, and not just my large ass.....


bart, google up
ridge road south joins up to manui rd.
or kaweke rd joins up to te kapua rd,
turn off at mangaweka or manui just before taihape.
these roads are very close togeather and are in the 4x4 hand book.

[marks]

Mark, might have to pick your brain about a couple of roads tomorrow. You've obviously riden most of these roads many times. I haven't done the Matawhero up Taihape way. What's that like?

I promise I won't get us lost...................honest. :( :msn-wink:

I've done Matawhero Rd a couple of times - its awesome - particularly going west -> east. Goes through the middle of a farm/station with lots of suicidal sheep (they even leap up hidden vertical banks to land on the road in front of you :eek:)

[bart]

Do you need keys????

And as for google, I wouldn't trust half those little lines drawen on that thing.

Nice sheepskin though Joe. Looking like a real long distance hauler now.

As for me, I'm busy motarding my thing up.

[Paladin]

OK i think im ready to roll.

repaired loaded and road tested, theres a bit extra weight to take in count for, and not just my large ass.....



You're ready for a trip like Bass's across oz now mate!

I want one!!!!!!!!! :drool:

[marks]

Do you need keys????

nope

not even any gates - just lots of cattle stops

you bringing any spare oil? ;)

[bart]

nope

not even any gates - just lots of cattle stops

you bringing any spare oil? ;)

Just checked the front sprocket. Nice and tight.

you bringing a carving knife to get rid of some of those pesky nobs. :whistle:

[junkmanjoe]

right you two girls.... one at the front and one at the back.

that will stop the scraping.........:girlfight:......
sheep skin is my computer chair cover, as been retired, to tour.

[junkmanjoe]

we might be on the wrong side of the river for them two roads.

was just a thought.

[junkmanjoe]

OK, half my money back.

Got any unexplained rear tyre punctures yet?

nope think you may me messing with the darkside, poking needles in a toy motorbike,, thats nasty,,,, just rember you are comming up here to play later on in the year,
:devil2: hahahahahahhahaha, ill be waiting for you....:eek5:

[Eddieb]

Have fun guys, shame I couldn't be on this one as well.

[Phreaky Phil]

Have fun guys, shame I couldn't be on this one as well.Thats a shame. Saw your bike on ADV Rider and was keen to check it out. Another time. Be good to have some more Airheads along.

[Paladin]

Have a great weekend guys - sure it will be an awesome ride! Be back with ya soon I hope - physio startin on Tuesday!

[junkmanjoe]

i bet you enjoy some bloke rubbing your hand........:bash:

[Paladin]

i bet you enjoy some bloke rubbing your hand........:bash:

I'm seeing a female physio!!! :banana:

[junkmanjoe]

BASTARD.......:2thumbsup
tell her it hurts down here as well......:bleh:
might just give it a rub

[Eddieb]

Thats a shame. Saw your bike on ADV Rider and was keen to check it out. Another time. Be good to have some more Airheads along.

Yes, I'm normally the only airhead on the Welly rides. I was going to be going but things have got really busy and something had to give, this weekend is it.

[Paladin]

BASTARD.......:2thumbsup
tell her it hurts down here as well......:bleh:
might just give it a rub

Shouldn't you be in bed resting up for the weekend and hauling that now heavier bike about! :Pokey:

[junkmanjoe]

mate im used to hauling bigger road bikes around the country, my CBR600, was a big old skool fatty,
the DR ya just sit a bit higher and catch a lot more wind.
and bugs,
:wari:

[marks]

I'm seeing a female physio!!! :banana:

Toppies Physio and Coffee Emporium





night baitches
I need my beauty sleep

[Paladin]

mate im used to hauling bigger road bikes around the country, my CBR600, was a big old skool fatty,
the DR ya just sit a bit higher and catch a lot more wind.
and bugs,
:wari:

Yeah like bees in the face! :doh:

[bart]

yaaaaah,haaaa,haaaaa.haaaa.


better go to bed now, haaaaaaaa,haaaaaaaaa.haaaaaa

[Aslan]

early breakfast at the keyboard and heading out in about 30 mins - mildly apprhensive abt how slippery Takapari Rd will be after the overnight rain - cest la vie :niceone:

[Paladin]

Toppies Physio and Coffee Emporium



Now wouldn't that be perfect! :msn-wink:

[GSers]

early breakfast at the keyboard and heading out in about 30 mins - mildly apprhensive abt how slippery Takapari Rd will be after the overnight rain - cest la vie :niceone:

Well Aslans apprhension wasn't warranted and everyone who went up Takapari Rd came down again feeling there way through the clouds and off across Makoura Rd to Apiti. A good bit of road to blow out the cobwebs. After a regroup we then headed North. The small bikes where now a bit worried about petrol and when we hit the gravel north of Apiti the clouds came back and we where down to 20 - 30 Khr with visibility of about 50 - 75 metres. For some reason the Adventurers!!! ( MarkS) decided to bail and head for Highway 1 to Taihape. A lunch break in Taihape sore every one fed and watered and as this was a day trip for me I was now heading south and the rest heading east to Napier. How is the sunny Hawks Bay guys. As we had missed alot of gravel on the way up I decide to head back via Apiti and by now there wasn't a cloud on the road and I was in Apiti before I new it. Instaed of going back down Pohangina West road I turned down Ridge Rd and had a great ride of 40Kms of gravel before before emerging just north of Ashhurst and from there home again all in a round trip of 340Kms.
I look forward to hearing about how day 2 went. Thanks Bart for getting this ride off the ground.
Cheers GSers

[young1]

I am home in one piece, thanks Bart for organising the ride, and thank you to everyone else for making it so enjoyable.

I have photos to put up later but for now a BIG THANK YOU to Tony W who waited two hours for us to emerge half way thru the Napier Taihape road with a treat for all of us. See attached picture (the sign says Tui RRR Stop)

[young1]

The team coming out of Takapari Rd

[young1]

Takapari Rd #2

[young1]

Takapari Rd #3

[junkmanjoe]

Home safe 791kms on the trip counter, post pics up soon.

A special thanks to BART, top man.
even stayed at backdoor to make sure every one was out.
well done my freind, look forward to your next trip.

[Eddieb]

Looks good, I'm jealous.

I just went out for a little evening ride and saw the Transalp, KTM & 1 other heading through Petone.

[bart]

Cheers guy. Awesome ride. You don't know how glad I am that we actually got a veiw up Takapari.

Things seemed to go as planned...................considering there weren't any plans.

Big thanks to Tony. Awesome. That beer went down a treat.

I'll sift through all the photos later on tonight.

[junkmanjoe]

HI all.
my weekend started in masterton, meet up with the gang coming from welly.
we all headed to woodville, to catch up with the others.
up over the sadle, have a look at the wind turbines, big and cool. a bus load of granys turned up, so we sadled up and moved off.
meet up with the rest of the riders at ashurst gas station.
buy now we had quite a collection of riders.
headed up the the takapari rd, was interesting riding down in the misty cloud.

[junkmanjoe]

all down the mountain, headed for taihape for late lunch.
tummys full, we headed for the gentle annie, first time for my self, very exciting, a little damp up top, just loved it.
wish i took more pics.
got down other side and theres a tui stop waiting for us.
sweet tui time.
all rested up, off to motorcamp.
had a very nice feed and few beers at pub, bed time.
had great roomys aslan and the vet, top chaps.

[junkmanjoe]

in to napier for breky, yummy.
said our good bys to a few northern riders.
hope all got home allright.
and off we went, im not sure where we went, and im not sure our leaders knew eather, as the map showed its face a few times. a lot of very cool uppy downy windy country roads, made our way down to dannevirke, for lunch.
aslan departed for home.
others headed in land towards HWY 52
another bunch of great country roads,
marks, and bart departed us, then rest of us up and over pori rd, fab road, very windy, back on 52 and home.

thanks for a great 2 days, i seen a lot of new country,

i lost a bolt on my tank mount, and turns out my tank brace has a crack in it so will be sorting that out for next ride.

cheers bart.

[marks]

going back to work after weekends like this is not much fun....... :(

thanks Bart et al for a great weekend :cool:

that Waitahora Rd (between Dannvirke and Cooner) is freaking awesome - got to do that again soon :banana:

and I promise that I'll fix my muffler before the next ride

[Aslan]

hi all - thanks for a great weekend - as JunkmanJoe has said already a top bunch of guys and gals (Dawn).


Amazingly beautiful country we are lucky enough to live in!

Big thanks to Bart for organising - all for your company and TonyW for the RRRR Tui refreshment stop - that man's a legend (and deserves a DB!) :devil2:



Did attmept a post last night but was so tired apparently omitted to press post. :banana:

Aslan :2thumbsup

[Phreaky Phil]

Thanks Bart for your organisation and everyone else for your great company. A great ride and good to see some new faces. Our camera came up with memory card error so we have no photos to add to the collection.

[Cary]

Thanks all for a great ride and company. Top bloke award to Tony for the Tui's and all those who lead the way at various times........:2thumbsup

Did manage to drop the Tiger on the weekend and even though it was on the 42nd Traverse...........Well at the start of it just for photo op!

Paula had to do a sock change as her boots were not (as it turns out) waterproof. she was on the bike and it rolled forward off the side stand and she did a hollywood fall to avoid more serious injury than a bang on her (helmeted) head.

The pannier took most of the damage along with the engine crash bars & little on the upper faring, Oh well.

2000k's all up for the weekend :banana:

Pic 1 Pre crash sock change
Pic 2,3 On the Wanganui River road

[bart]

OK, here's a few photos.

1. Up Takapari
2. Marks showing us how it's done
3. More
4. Yep, the shit weather was only just up there
5. Aslan
6. Junkmanjoe making us jealous, showing off all his petrol

[Padmei]

Lovely bike Aslan. (I take it it's you on the GS)

Sounds like a great weekend was had by all.:sunny:

[junkmanjoe]

i did say i would share it with you.

[bart]

7. These bloody orange things pop up all over the place
8. Oh......they come in silver too.
9. Who needs knobblies, eh Hugh
10. What bad weather
11. Tui time
12. Oh......that's why you need knobs. Cheers Tony. You were going bloody quick up until this point.

[bart]

13. Gwavas forest
14. Nice fast road
15. more
16. more
17. more
18. No hands :gob:

[bart]

More random pics from Sunday. This was out Blackburn. Awesome spot with good views out over Central Hawkes Bay. Rain in the Ruahines in the background

[bart]

Last couple are out the Waitahora Valley and Coonoor area. Magic spot, soon to be covered in windmills. We could understand why though, as it was a bit breezy.

[Aslan]

Lovely bike Aslan. (I take it it's you on the GS)

Sounds like a great weekend was had by all.:sunny:


yip that's moi Padmei - enjoyed the GS on this ride - modest level of difficulty on this ride caused me to favour the GS over the DR - she's still a nice ride - kind regards to you and family - hope the littles ponies are doin ok :2thumbsup

[bart]

Neale (dontshoot) deserves a special mention. First adventure ride, and you were getting along quite well towards the end on the old beemer. I think you were shitting yourself all day Saturday, but full respect for not giving up.

Mint bike. Good on ya. :Punk:

[Aslan]

nice pics Bart - thanks for taking the trouble ;)

[marks]

Neale (dontshoot) deserves a special mention. First adventure ride, and you were getting along quite well towards the end on the old beemer. I think you were shitting yourself all day Saturday, but full respect for not giving up.

Mint bike. Good on ya. :Punk:

wot he said - :Punk: - the 60/6 looked kewl and Neal did great

I've posted some lies here (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317350&page=21)

stuffed up the link again so just scroll half way down :confused:

thanks again Bart for a great weekend

[Aslan]

Neale (dontshoot) deserves a special mention. First adventure ride, and you were getting along quite well towards the end on the old beemer. I think you were shitting yourself all day Saturday, but full respect for not giving up.

Mint bike. Good on ya. :Punk:


#1 - what Bart said - don'tashoot - 'top job' - i could certainly empathise having been where you were on Saturday - but then you showed us all a 'clean pair of heals' as you gave bimmer some 'jandal' heading into Napier once we hit the seal! :banana:

[dino3310]

Neale (dontshoot) deserves a special mention. First adventure ride, and you were getting along quite well towards the end on the old beemer. I think you were shitting yourself all day Saturday, but full respect for not giving up.

Mint bike. Good on ya. :Punk:

:clap::yes::woohoo::clap:

[bart]

No worries guys, I had a blast.

Now I'll have to sort out a ride where I actually know where I'm going. Nah, that'd be no fun. :bleh:

[Aslan]

bart assisted by marks, andymac and bmwrsnut consulting the map
122039

[Aslan]

junkmanjoe - one cool considerate dude & Fred101 (aka 'Hammy' to his fans on the 2 day DB1000K '09) - DRZ tyro

[Aslan]

fine sunday morning in the Ruahines - near OngaOnga - I'm with Bart - I only had the vaguest sense of where we were :woohoo:

[junkmanjoe]

junkmanjoe - one cool considerate dude


Cheers for comment, happy to ride shotgun any day aslan.
thats me mate, my speedo stuck on 100kmph all day long, just go with the flow.

i must say my bike looks quite good in the pics.
dosnt all my gas look lovely, sloshing around in there.:crazy:

you chaps are fab picture takers, orsome photos.

it wasnt much fun sitting in my digger all day to day...:crybaby:

[Paladin]

Looks like you guys had an awesome 2 day adventure - damn sad I couldn't make it! Hats off to Bart for getting it all organised and to everyone for posting pics - nice for those of us that couldn't make it to see where you went adventuring!

Lookin forward to getting back out there - physio on the hand tomorrow and working on a little bike purchase to get me tooled up with a DR650 hopefully very soon - fingers crossed!

Well done guys - cya out there again soon!

[Eddieb]

...... and working on a little bike purchase to get me tooled up with a DR650 hopefully very soon - fingers crossed!

ooooohhh, get something like that and there will be no stopping you.

[Paladin]

ooooohhh, get something like that and there will be no stopping you.

Might make the ride up for the King Country ADV ride a tad more comfortable! :yes:

[andy mac]

This was my first multi day adventure ride, and I absolutely loved it. :wari:
It was all new roads & sights for me, the highlights being -
Going up Takapari Rd into the clouds up top & even thicker cloud coming down.
Thru the farm on the Taihape - Napier Rd.
The Pori Rd heading to Alfredtown.
And the twisty tarseal from Alfredtown to Masterton.
Thanks for the great experience & am enjoying all the photos. Marks's ride report on Advrider is excellent.

Roll on the King Country ride :drool:

[marks]

Roll on the King Country ride :drool:

these rides become like crack - can't wait for the next fix :Punk:

there is certainly a sort of high that you get from thrashing the snot out of a bike down isolated dirt roads......

The KLR is great (the D606's stick like shit to a blanket) - like low strength beer - you can over indulge without puking. For me my dream 950 SE would be like changing over to rum and cokes - I'd be on the ground before I knew what hit me :eek:

self control - wotsat? :banana:

ROLL ON THE KING COUNTRY RIDE :yes:

[MXNUT]

Thanks all for a great ride and company. Top bloke award to Tony for the Tui's ......

He is certainly raising the bar a little higher ( pun intended ) , going to make it harder for the rest of us to meet those standards :oi-grr:

[Phreaky Phil]

He is certainly raising the bar a little higher ( pun intended ) , going to make it harder for the rest of us to meet those standards :oi-grr:YEAH, Every time we change province we'll be looking for the TUI welcoming party !!!!!!!!!!!!:beer:

[Garry.W]

Good stuff you lot.

See some of you Anzac weekend up the King Country :soon:

[young1]

For me my dream 950 SE would be like changing over to rum and cokes - I'd be on the ground before I knew what hit me :eek:

self control - wotsat? :banana:

ROLL ON THE KING COUNTRY RIDE :yes:

Ah ha!! The first mention of a KTM from Marks ha ha

[junkmanjoe]

at least it wont blow our ear drums out when he passes us.
you could hear that klr passing cars 1km in front.....nasty..

[Frodo]

Looks great! Can someone post a map showing the route as I'd like to repeat this sometime.

[Howie]

Looks like you guys had a great ride, Hope to get along to one of these weekend rides soon.

[marks]

Ah ha!! The first mention of a KTM from Marks ha ha
yes but not some faggy Adventure version :scooter:
gotta be an 690E or prefferably 950SE

Wont happen though - I have enough trouble controlling a rip snorting 30-35 horsepower.


at least it wont blow our ear drums out when he passes us.
you could hear that klr passing cars 1km in front.....nasty..

thats just a tad harsh :innocent:
it just needs a muffler repack.....

[Box'a'bits]

This was my first multi day adventure ride, and I absolutely loved it. :wari:

Roll on the King Country ride :drool:

Wat he said. :rockon: Had a really good weekend thanks guys. Good to ride with you all. Had ridden some of these roads, but a good chunk were new. Highlights for me were Takapari Rd, the station road linking to the Gentle Annie (the rain kept the dust down & interest in traction high), Pori Rd on the way back, & a final blast down Highway 52 to Masterton.

95% of my pictures were repeats of what have already been posted..(& truthfully, I've yet to master reducing file sizes to meet image criteria).

I'll see many of you at the King Country ride.

Steve

[Tony W]

Next year.............strippers.....:mobile:....is that going to raise a bar....!!!

[marks]

Next year.............strippers.....:mobile:....is that going to raise a bar....!!!

I dunno about raising the bar but it will certainly raise something....

[NordieBoy]

It's just a tad harsh :innocent:
it just needs a muffler repack.....

Fixated...

[dontshoot]

Thanks guys I had a fantastic ride. I can't wait to get some knobblies for the Beemer, maybe I'll try that Takapari then.

Check out my pics.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=1771

[bart]

Wotcha reackon. I was gonna put 'Revenge' in there somewhere, but thought that would be a bit much.

How about starting at Woodville, taking the scenic route to Napier, over to Taihape (Gentle Annie, with a couple of side trips into the Kawekas, and perhaps the hot springs). Stay in Taihape. Head south on Sunday via Apiti, Takapari, and all those good roads around there.

Anyone interested?????????????????????????????????

[junkmanjoe]

If im aloud to come along.... what sort of kms on day one you looking at..

JMJ

[bart]

If im aloud to come along.... what sort of kms on day one you looking at..

JMJ

It's about 530km right around. I'd say 300ish on the Saturday and 200ish Sunday. This is without side trips. There's plenty of oportunity to add more if time allows. I try not to cram in too much, otherwise it just turns into a big rush, without time to see the scenery.

I'll start working on some dates. Late Feb or early March would probably work.

[junkmanjoe]

yea im a starter .. tent it at the hot springs maybe or not far enough on day one...

JMJ

[bart]

yea im a starter .. tent it at the hot springs maybe or not far enough on day one...

JMJ

Hmmmmmm.......a real adventure......with tents and stuff......I like it.

[junkmanjoe]

yea i know of a few guys keen to tent a trip..be great.. have a soak in the hot tubs....yea baby...

[marks]

Hmmmmmm.......a real adventure......with tents and stuff......I like it.

fook off - tents??? :no: :no: :no:
I'm keen anyway - there is a cheap motel in Taihape I'll stay in

[Howie]

How about starting at Woodville, taking the scenic route to Napier, over to Taihape (Gentle Annie, with a couple of side trips into the Kawekas, and perhaps the hot springs). Stay in Taihape. Head south on Sunday via Apiti, Takapari, and all those good roads around there.

Anyone interested?????????????????????????????????

Yep could be interested, depending on dates.

It's about 530km right around. I'd say 300ish on the Saturday and 200ish Sunday. This is without side trips. There's plenty of oportunity to add more if time allows. I try not to cram in too much, otherwise it just turns into a big rush, without time to see the scenery.


I'll start working on some dates. Late Feb or early March would probably work.

Like the sound of that. would still like to go up the other two roads back from the hot springs. How did you go for fuel when we went across Bart, did you have much left by the time you got to Napier?


Not to close to the Capital coast adv ride please.


yea im a starter .. tent it at the hot springs maybe or not far enough on day one...

JMJ

That sounds like a good idea.


fook off - tents??? :no: :no: :no:
I'm keen anyway - there is a cheap motel in Taihape I'll stay in

Hey Mark the hot springs are on the Napier side, I think there is a fishing lodge somewhere close, but probably quite expensive, and it's about 80km back to Napier.

[bart]

I've got a conference thing on the weekend of the CCA, so that's out anyway.

If tenting at the hot springs, we would probably be best to go the normal direction (via Taihape and over the Annie on Sat).

Good fuel range would be required.