RRRR 2010 March 6-7 [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

bart

5th February 2010, 20:06

Last thread got smashed into the 2009 one, so lets start again.

Round Ruahine Range Ride

Back by popular demand. Last years ride here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/117874-RRRR-(Round-Ruahine-Range-Ride)-6-7-March-2010)

Two day adventure ride. Big bike friendly. Some gravel road riding experience required please.

Date = March 6th and 7th

Start = Woodville (hit the road at 9am). Can pick up some riders from Ashhurst (9.30ish). There is gas at Ashhurst.

Saturday = Ride over the Saddle Road to Ashhurst. Ride north up Pohangina Valley, with a side trip up Takapari road. Back roads through to Taihape for lunch. Ride over the Taihape/Napier road (Gentle Annie) with a couple of little side trips into the Kaweka's if time.

Stay = Mangatutu hot springs (tent). Negotiable. How about we see who's keen. Softy's can stay in Napier.

Sunday = In to Taradale for gas and brunch. Ride south to Woodville taking the coastal route. Ride up Whariti for lookout finish, or have a quiet pootle along North Range Road.

Distance = 550km total (large tank required, 250km 'ish')

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

This will be a leisurely ride with many stops. 50% winding seal, 45% gravel, 5% track. There's a bit of everything, without going overboard.

Who's in? Calendar here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2416&day=2010-3-6&c=0)

junkmanjoe

5th February 2010, 20:58

yup im still coming mate... ill bring my bike as well...

JMJ

bart

5th February 2010, 21:23

yup im still coming mate... ill bring my bike as well...

JMJ

Cool, who's got a camp cooker thing. I doubt the hot spings will cook my tin of beans....

junkmanjoe

5th February 2010, 21:25

yup i got 2 backpack cookers and a travel gas lamp...
they use the small gas bottles..

so thats sorted..

JMJ

bart

5th February 2010, 21:30

yup i got 2 backpack cookers and a travel gas lamp...
they use the small gas bottles..

so thats sorted..

JMJ

Awesome.....I'll bring the hip flask.

junkmanjoe

5th February 2010, 21:37

bart

5th February 2010, 22:20

ill grab some new gas bottles, if you got a small billy, to boil some water..its one thing i forgot to buy..
i guess you could just sit the can on top of the cooker.. mite explode.....beans every where...
i most prob buy a cook set pot and plate and cup..

JMJ

Open bean can....cook them on cooker....eat them....clean can....fill can with water....brew your coffee in can....simple.... I thought you were a boy scout. Tin a beans get you anywhere. You don't need all that fancy crap. ;)

Oh....and a hip flask....that's essential.

junkmanjoe

5th February 2010, 22:37

yea been a while, when up in the bush, we just made a hole in top of tin and sat beside the camp fire, that worked well..
the tin got rather hot quite quick..

JMJ

marks

6th February 2010, 07:11

looking forward to this :)

junkmanjoe

6th February 2010, 07:59

yup camping in the woods with bugs and other boys....................Hmmmm nudy hot tubs...

JMJ

dino3310

6th February 2010, 09:50

Open bean can....cook them on cooker....eat them....clean can....fill can with water....brew your coffee in can....simple.... I thought you were a boy scout. Tin a beans get you anywhere. You don't need all that fancy crap. ;)

Oh....and a hip flask....that's essential.

then after coffee, break of small portion of candle off and turn can to horizontal position light candle and place inside of can, oldy flashlight

Eddieb

6th February 2010, 10:02

yup camping in the woods with bugs and other boys....................Hmmmm nudy hot tubs...

JMJ

Nope, definately not going now.

dino3310

6th February 2010, 10:11

yup camping in the woods with bugs and other boys....................Hmmmm nudy hot tubs...

JMJ

dont for get the Banjo:woohoo:

bart

6th February 2010, 13:19

yup camping in the woods with bugs and other boys....................Hmmmm nudy hot tubs...

JMJ

I'm having second thoughts now.....:sick:

just kidding

junkmanjoe

6th February 2010, 14:46

fuk you all a bunch of pansy towny pussy boys.....

ill bring me togs then...

JMJ

dino3310

6th February 2010, 16:21

yeah mate the leopard skin ones

junkmanjoe

6th February 2010, 16:41

Cruchless..........................

bart

6th February 2010, 19:33

Cruchless..........................

Joe....I'm really starting to worry about you. Every second thing you write has some gay sex theme. Even your location is dodgy. You sure it's not meant to say Craparoota? :whistle:

dino3310

6th February 2010, 20:05

He's NOT gay..... He's just a little kinky

junkmanjoe

6th February 2010, 20:07

well you do ride a Dog Rooter......

no gay crap here mate, straight as a pin..................

JMJ

junkmanjoe

6th February 2010, 20:08

He's NOT gay..... He's just a little kinky

cheers for the back up mate,,,,,
i got ya back door....

ummm did that come out right...................................

JMJ

fridayflash

7th February 2010, 21:28

yup camping in the woods with bugs and other boys....................Hmmmm nudy hot tubs...

JMJ

windy walks?

fridayflash

7th February 2010, 21:30

btw..in this new thread the route has changed...is this ride no longer 'reversed'? or am i getting er.. cross threaded lol

junkmanjoe

7th February 2010, 21:37

hay fridayflash... your not a cousion of flashgordon are ya...

the route has gone back to the original direction so we can camp out at the hot springs..

um err i thnk....

JMJ

clint640

8th February 2010, 08:59

Could be a starter for some of this - maybe we'll come down & join the group @ Taihape, camp out out with the crew at Mangatutu then peel off home from Taradale. I might have to lend Rosie my shotgun to defend herself against the bugs, boys & banjo plucking nudy bikers though :crazy:

Clint

nic

8th February 2010, 11:05

Hello

I'm still keen to join all or some of this ride.
I won't be camping though

junkmanjoe

8th February 2010, 17:29

are the hot tubs close to the camp ground....or do we have to walk a little.......

JMJ

Howie

8th February 2010, 18:22

are the hot tubs close to the camp ground....or do we have to walk a little.......

JMJ

About 200-300 meters from memory, not far, but did I mention that 100 of those meters are vertical

bart

8th February 2010, 20:09

btw..in this new thread the route has changed...is this ride no longer 'reversed'? or am i getting er.. cross threaded lol

Somehow the 2010 thread got combined with the 2009 one, so I started again. We are doing the same loop as last year (clockwise). If time, there are a few side roads we can explore. Howie seems to be able to sniff out a few good tracks.

I'm about 50/50 on the camping thing. Don't know if I can be bothered carting a tent, food, beer, etc...

Box'a'bits

8th February 2010, 20:58

I'm about 50/50 on the camping thing. Don't know if I can be bothered carting a tent, food, beer, etc...

So pack rum instead .....;)

marks

8th February 2010, 21:15

So pack rum instead .....;)

where the fook have you been hiding?

have you fixed that unreliable piece of junk yet?

are you going to do the RRRR?

junkmanjoe

8th February 2010, 21:16

yea whats matter with kiwis now days..................

marks

8th February 2010, 21:19

I won't be camping though

someone (else) with common sense amongst all the camp campers.....

bart

8th February 2010, 21:56

Calendar thing is up (in the first post).

Where're you guys staying. Same as last year? It was quite handy having that pub across the road. Westshore whateveritis.

Box'a'bits

9th February 2010, 20:30

where the fook have you been hiding? Have you fixed that unreliable piece of junk yet? Are you going to do the RRRR?
Having no working bikes limits riding. Teach me for stripping out working parts before the parts order has arrived. But still better than letting it get to big bang stage. I could still make brum brum in the garage noises though.

Parts are finally alll here, now waiting for time to fit them.

Yes, I intend to do the RRRRR. I thought camping sounded cool. Rum solves all of the objections you raised. But I can understand that Joe's comments re nuddy bathing may have raised other as yet unresolved issues for you.....:eek5: all things considered....

junkmanjoe

9th February 2010, 20:54

well im still keen to camp out....

but if 4 go cabin and 2 go camping...

ummmm..... not really worth it is it............

JMJ

Eddieb

9th February 2010, 21:21

Having no working bikes limits riding. Teach me for stripping out working parts before the parts order has arrived. But still better than letting it get to big bang stage. I could still make brum brum in the garage noises though.

Go on, take Mandy's scooter.

Rosie

10th February 2010, 07:25

well im still keen to camp out....

but if 4 go cabin and 2 go camping...

ummmm..... not really worth it is it............

JMJ

I'm keen to camp :) If you promise to keep your clothes on :crazy:

Box'a'bits

10th February 2010, 18:05

Go on, take Mandy's scooter.

Is that like a dare? It's actually real good in gravel, as Crazyfrog discovered. Blitzed that Gravel road into the Cold Kiwi a couple of yrs running. Quite comfy on the run up from Wgtn. But don't think Mandy would let me take it on the RRRR. Its her only transport.

junkmanjoe

10th February 2010, 18:24

I'm keen to camp :) If you promise to keep your clothes on :crazy:

but i got to have a wash........Oh ok since you asked nicely..........

now we just got to find out whos outside and whos inside...........

JMJ

Howie

12th February 2010, 22:37

Should be able to make this one, but won't add my name to the calander yet, might be a choice between this and the CCA. Decisions, decisions

bart

12th February 2010, 23:05

Should be able to make this one, but won't add my name to the calander yet, might be a choice between this and the CCA. Decisions, decisions

Well, that's poor planning on my part if this coincides with the CCA.

By the way, I got kinda lost today on the way to Napier. Well, not really lost. Perhaps confused, or....OK.....lost. I found a real cool little track.......no camera though....bugger

Howie

12th February 2010, 23:12

Well, that's poor planning on my part if this coincides with the CCA.

By the way, I got kinda lost today on the way to Napier. Well, not really lost. Perhaps confused, or....OK.....lost. I found a real cool little track.......no camera though....bugger

nope it doesn't coincide with it, but have to free up the time to one or both, plus the finance's as i'm also off to the western isle soon after the CCA which is the 20th of March I think.

so can you find the track again?

bart

12th February 2010, 23:53

so can you find the track again?

Yeah. I'll try find a few more also.

I'm starting to enjoy this exploring kind of thing.

GPS MAN

20th February 2010, 16:18

Hey, count me in.....Sounds like my kind of ride...and hey ..I'm a tent man....

junkmanjoe

20th February 2010, 21:44

Wha hoo.... tents unite..

so whats the go bart , got a few extra track to play on...

JMJ

bart

23rd February 2010, 20:43

Ok, time to get this thread going again.

I've been working all sorts of hours lately, so decided to take the afternoon off and do a quick scope ride for RRRR Sunday.

Didn't take many photos, but here's a few.

1. Getting out of the sun. Found a nice little rest area.
2. Few walking tracks that may be worth exploring one day
3. Waipawa River
4. Little track I found that runs along the river.
5. Met this guy camping on the track. I stopped so I wouldn't scare his horse. Now this guy is a real adventurer. Rides all over the country doing fencing and casual farm work. Who needs creature comforts.
6. The track goes for about 3 or 4 km and comes out at a reserve.

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bart

23rd February 2010, 20:54

7. Kept following the track....until it ran out....:angry:
8. Found some other nice tracks, but all dead ends.
9. Ripped out to Pourerere beach. Low tide....awesome.
10. Rode the beach all the way to Blackhead. Couldn't resist...:innocent:
11. Heading back inland towards home. Real nice roads through Te Ure, on the way back to Dannevirke.

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bart

23rd February 2010, 21:05

Had a real good blast. Some or all of these tracks/roads (except the dead ends) will be included on the Sunday ride. All easy on big bikes.

So, how many takers. Throw your name up on the calendar here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2416&day=2010-3-6&c=0)

I guess we should work out who's camping at the hot springs, and who's taking the soft option. I don't know if I can be fooked carting a tent around. :baby:

marks

23rd February 2010, 21:19

Tony - who you met on our last ride is planning on coming - he aint a member so cant do the calender thingy

junkmanjoe

23rd February 2010, 21:23

well the other option is to visit the hot springs and head back to the camp ground i guess..

where you looking at staying same place as last time.

JMJ

Box'a'bits

23rd February 2010, 21:33

I guess we should work out who's camping at the hot springs, and who's taking the soft option. I don't know if I can be fooked carting a tent around. :baby:
I was keen to camp, mainly to keep costs down, but also for the hell of it. Some of that is weather dependent. It's all weight to carry (tent, sleeping mat, cooking gear, food, something to make the evening convivial...). :yes:

Someone could possibly share with me - cozy 2 man tent. Preferably female, tall & shapely, but I'm willing to negotiate. :innocent:

If you intend to bail on the camping option Bart, you need to make a group executive decision SOON.

junkmanjoe

23rd February 2010, 21:46

Yea bart.......................camp or not man....come on.......whats the go bro......

JMJ

bart

23rd February 2010, 21:49

Well, if most people are keen to camp, camping it is.

It'll give us the chance to explore that other road by the hot springs.

junkmanjoe

23rd February 2010, 21:51

can you add a vote poll

JMJ

Howie

23rd February 2010, 22:19

bart

25th February 2010, 21:27

Some info for the mad fookers

http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/conservation-campsites-by-region/east-coast-hawkes-bay/hawkes-bay/mangatutu-hot-springs/#Plan

No camping fee :yes: (but there's a reason for that).

The time thing is crap. I did the hot springs to Napier in under an hour. They are allowing for idiot camper van drivers who drive at 20kmh on gravel.:shutup:

bart

25th February 2010, 21:34

Still interested in joining this ride, but can't confirm to I work out a couple of things. Bart I've also been trying to find out more about those roads up behind Taihape(ridge road Sth, and Kaweka road) It seems that Ridge road south is now locked up from where I got to last time, and I haven't had any luck in finding any info on who to contact about access.

Camping at the hot springs would be good provided we can cross the river where we did, and woud probably give enough time to explore up Lotkow, and Makahu saddle roads as well. That is if everyone has enough fuel.

Based on previous rides, we may be a bit pushed for time for exploring. I'd like to try that little track we did last time (where I fell off). If we make good time, we could have a nosey up Comet hut again, or try that other road you were looking for.

We can play it by ear, as if the weather is average, we may miss Takapari which will free up an hour or so.

andy mac

25th February 2010, 22:31

Apologies, I can't make this RRRR as am already booked for a friend's wedding. He's a yachtie & he's getting married on a race day :scratch: It wouldn't happen on my watch :no:

marks

26th February 2010, 07:24

. I did the hot springs to Napier in under an hour. They are allowing for idiot camper van drivers who drive at 20kmh on gravel.:shutup:
so us civilized types will be able to have a look at the peasant accommodation at the hot springs before heading off to hot showers, icy cold beers, tender steaks and a warm bed :yes:

Apologies, I can't make this RRRR as am already booked for a friend's wedding.
your lack of commitment is an ongoing source of disappointment

junkmanjoe

26th February 2010, 07:49

im out for now,,,,lack of petrol money....and i not pushing the 9fidy .............

JMJ

marks

26th February 2010, 11:43

im out for now,,,,lack of petrol money....and i not pushing the 9fidy .............

JMJ
Damn :(

bart

26th February 2010, 12:29

im out for now,,,,lack of petrol money....and i not pushing the 9fidy .............

JMJ

That's no good Joe.

Mark always has a tow rope. He can tow you Round the Ruahine Range with his KLR tractor.

marks

26th February 2010, 15:48

That's no good Joe.

Mark always has a tow rope. He can tow you Round the Ruahine Range with his KLR tractor.

can you imagine how deaf he would be by the end....

junkmanjoe

26th February 2010, 16:07

ive got to blow a 100 bucks tomorrow going up to taupo for a job interview...and with no income...im running out .....fast...

so sorry guys,,,it may be a quite year for rides for me..

JMJ

bart

26th February 2010, 17:16

Time to start working on my 'water' powered bike again eh....(don't tell the oil companies) :shutup:

Howie

26th February 2010, 19:43

Based on previous rides, we may be a bit pushed for time for exploring. I'd like to try that little track we did last time (where I fell off). If we make good time, we could have a nosey up Comet hut again, or try that other road you were looking for.

We can play it by ear, as if the weather is average, we may miss Takapari which will free up an hour or so.
yep I agree with you about the time thing Bart, another choice could be miss both comet hut, and lawrence rd(the one I was looking for) and do one of either lotkow rd, or hawkes bay's kaweka rd (Makahu saddle) the roads just back from the hot springs. would also depend on peoples fuel capacity though.

im out for now,,,,lack of petrol money....and i not pushing the 9fidy .............

JMJ

ive got to blow a 100 bucks tomorrow going up to taupo for a job interview...and with no income...im running out .....fast...

so sorry guys,,,it may be a quite year for rides for me..

JMJ

Hang in there Joe, something well turn up for you in the way of employment. Good luck with the interview in Taupo.

bart

1st March 2010, 19:22

OK guys. Who's meeting where at what time......

oh, and who's bringing the camp cooker so I can cook my beans. I'm travelling light....so I can fit more beer. Don't worry, I'll share.:drinkup:

marks

1st March 2010, 19:58

according to your first post - I'll be at the Ashurst service station at 9.30 - probably with Tony and maybe Shane (Stormtrooper) if hes actiually/still coming
I will NOT have a tent on board :)

I'll intend to stop at Shannon for a coffee if I get up early enough

you'd better get some good weather for us....

Box'a'bits

1st March 2010, 21:11

andy mac

1st March 2010, 22:00

:woohoo: That's great news Steve :ride:

Make sure you're drinking rum & not the camp stove kero. :drinknsin

Box'a'bits

1st March 2010, 23:14

:confused: There's a difference????

Enjoy the wedding this weekend...

marks

2nd March 2010, 06:57

It lives! The KTM lives! Finally going again.:2thumbsup...But does it count as a rebuild if not all of the parts arrived on time? :mad: Probably won't go pop this weekend.... And hopefully :sweatdrop the balding rear tyre will make it all the way around. :shit:

I WILL be camping. I will see if I can dig out the camp stove Bart. And some Rum. :innocent:

Marks, I'll try to hook up with you for the ride to Ashhurst. Where & when do you want (?) to meet?

Good one :wari:

I'm so tempted to make lots of snide remarks about ktm reliability but I'm worried that doing that will somehow jinx the klr soooo....:whistle:

I think it takes about 75 minutes from Pram to Ashhurst so to allow time for a quick coffee stop in Shannon I suggest we meet in Waikanae at the coffee kiosk at the north end of town and leave there by 8am (Tony and Shane are both from Waikanae)

Any late arrivals can catch up at Ashhurst

does that sound ok?

GPS MAN

2nd March 2010, 08:33

Box'a'bits

2nd March 2010, 17:20

I think it takes about 75 minutes from Pram to Ashhurst so to allow time for a quick coffee stop in Shannon I suggest we meet in Waikanae at the coffee kiosk at the north end of town and leave there by 8am (Tony and Shane are both from Waikanae)

Any late arrivals can catch up at Ashhurst. Does that sound ok?

Sounds good, see you there.

stormtrooper

2nd March 2010, 17:31

Good one :wari:

I'm so tempted to make lots of snide remarks about ktm reliability but I'm worried that doing that will somehow jinx the klr soooo....:whistle:

I think it takes about 75 minutes from Pram to Ashhurst so to allow time for a quick coffee stop in Shannon I suggest we meet in Waikanae at the coffee kiosk at the north end of town and leave there by 8am (Tony and Shane are both from Waikanae)

Any late arrivals can catch up at Ashhurst

does that sound ok?

I will be there at the coffee kiosk at 8am with tent and cooker on board.

marks

2nd March 2010, 17:57

I will be there at the coffee kiosk at 8am with tent and cooker on board.

Great - will see you then

Do you need that back tire before then? - its just sitting outside my shed gathering dust...

bart

2nd March 2010, 18:57

If work doesn't get in the way....UGH!!!

I'll be heading down from Hawkes Bay Sat. Morning.....if anyone wants to ride along?????

I'm running my Street Tires at present...So, I'll be slip-sliding away on the gravel bits..... Won't it be Fun!!!!

Hey GPS. Call in to my place on the way through Dannevirke. I'll PM my address. I'll be leaving here about 8.40. Doesn't sound like anyone's meeting at Woodville, so we'll be able to blast through to Ashhurst. :scooter:

If you get here earlier, I'll even make you a coffee. It's about 70min from Taradale to Dannevegus down Highway 50.

My tyres are shot also, so you'll have some competition for skids. :Punk:

GPS MAN

3rd March 2010, 14:59

Sounds Great! :chase:

gav24

3rd March 2010, 17:05

junkmanjoe

3rd March 2010, 18:45

Even the girlfriend thinks I need to go - and its her birthday on Saturday!!! (should I be getting suspicious....hey! JMJ's not going now either....hmm....Pretty sure she doesnt like KTM's....or does she?...)

tell the misses ill pick her up about 10am sat morn, Ummm just casual dress be ok.. ill bring a spare skid lid for her....yea should be a great day out at cape palliser, beach picnic, tiny bit of red wine,,, strawberry's and cream.... back rub.....Hay cant give to much away....Oh she will like the 9fidy by the end of the day........

you have a good time on the RRRR mate, and make sure you cut off mark on the KLR at least 3 times..................

JMJ

bart

3rd March 2010, 19:29

Looks like a ride I cant afford to miss....
Thanks to Stormtrooper for kicking my arse into getting along for this one!
Even the girlfriend thinks I need to go - and its her birthday on Saturday!!! (should I be getting suspicious....hey! JMJ's not going now either....hmm....Pretty sure she doesnt like KTM's....or does she?...)

Anyway, I'm gonna have to think carefully about how I load up the DR650, small tank range means extra 5L can bungy tied on as well as a tent and tin of beans! How are you managing the DR tank dilema Bart?

Good on ya Gav. She'll have another birthday next year. :shutup:

I've got the 18 litre IMS tank on mine. Get about 280km to reserve. Carrying a small fuel can isn't too bad. Just transfer it through to the bike tank as soon as you can.

gav24

3rd March 2010, 20:53

tell the misses ill pick her up about 10am sat morn, Ummm just casual dress be ok.. ill bring a spare skid lid for her....yea should be a great day out at cape palliser, beach picnic, tiny bit of red wine,,, strawberry's and cream.... back rub.....Hay cant give to much away....Oh she will like the 9fidy by the end of the day........

you have a good time on the RRRR mate, and make sure you cut off mark on the KLR at least 3 times..................

JMJ

All sounds good, thanks for giving her a nice birthday treat - what a pal!

Oh, presume that you will fit a child seat on the back for an 18month old, and a good supply of nappies (The KTM hard parts catalogue lists most things!). Seeing as its her B'day its your turn to change em!

I think that Leanne deserves a medal for letting me out to play for her birthday weekend, as well as baby sitting Tom and JMJ for her Birthday!

Ha Ha!

gav24

3rd March 2010, 21:06

I've got the 18 litre IMS tank on mine. Get about 280km to reserve. Carrying a small fuel can isn't too bad. Just transfer it through to the bike tank as soon as you can.

Just playing with some numbers...
Only getting 170-180kms on a tank with Current muffler / jetting etc, extra 5 litres plus extra weight means I better bring a length of tube for siphoning as well!

- or stop riding like a twat!

junkmanjoe

3rd March 2010, 21:14

i was getting 220km to a stock tank, 12 L.. on the 07 dr650. then around 550km on the 30 L safari tank........Hmmm i miss the safari....

JMJ

gav24

3rd March 2010, 21:19

At the risk of this thread getting homoerotic (again!)...

550kms on a tank!!!! I bet your butt doesnt miss it!

marks

3rd March 2010, 21:20

Just playing with some numbers...
Only getting 170-180kms on a tank with Current muffler / jetting etc, extra 5 litres plus extra weight means I better bring a length of tube for siphoning as well!

- or stop riding like a twat!

Tony will also be there on a stock tanked DR so you can have races to see who runs out first

bart

3rd March 2010, 21:24

Just playing with some numbers...
Only getting 170-180kms on a tank with Current muffler / jetting etc, extra 5 litres plus extra weight means I better bring a length of tube for siphoning as well!

- or stop riding like a twat!

You'll be alright. Most of the riding is fairly open, so shouldn't be too hard on the fuel economy thing......unless you sit on 140 all the way.

gav24

3rd March 2010, 21:24

Yeah ! Races to run out of fuel...

Note to self: Not all competitions are worth winning Gav!

GPS MAN

4th March 2010, 05:41

That 22 liter tank on my slow, but, show KLR is worth it's weight....

Well, most of the time anyway.....

Rosie

4th March 2010, 07:59

I think Clint and I will be meeting you guys in Taihape on Saturday :D
Have tent... will travel :scooter:

NordieBoy

4th March 2010, 08:30

I've got the 18 litre IMS tank on mine. Get about 280km to reserve. Carrying a small fuel can isn't too bad. Just transfer it through to the bike tank as soon as you can.

You don't have to ride at full throttle all the time you know.

junkmanjoe

4th March 2010, 08:54

clint640

4th March 2010, 09:07

Yep, looking forward to some camping & hot pooling. The BP in Taihape it is?, whats the earliest time the crew will be there?

Cheers
Clint

Howie

4th March 2010, 11:30

there is a chance i may be able to rejoin the carnage, just to piss mark off....
what time are you guys looking at being at Taihape.
where is the meeting point, first gas station south end of town.

JMJ

Good to hear Joe, meeting point is 9.30 at Ashurst, or I think 9.00 at Woodville. I'm sure Bart will let you know. I have no idea what time we'll be in Taihape??
Oh by the way the planets have aligned and I'm able to get away for this one. Marks and co I'll probably meet up with you guy's at Waikanae, but don't wait for me, as I may run fashionably late.:yes:

junkmanjoe

4th March 2010, 12:08

will be still on a tight budget, so will just be looking on trucking straight to gumboot city, vire vinager hill....

JMJ

marks

4th March 2010, 12:17

there is a chance i may be able to rejoin the carnage, just to piss mark off....

I'll be happily pissed off then :Punk:

I'll make sure I cut you off at least 3 times :yes:

oh - and bypass Vinegar Hill and go up via Kimbolton and Peep-o-day - awesome winding seal

Marks and co I'll probably meet up with you guy's at Waikanae, but don't wait for me, as I may run fashionably late.:yes:

If you miss us at Waikanae you'll probably find us at the Horseman Cafe in Shannon latte'ing ourselves to the max

Saturday is taking a long time to get here this week.............

Eddieb

4th March 2010, 12:51

I'll make sure I cut you off at least 3 times :yes:

Make sure you have your camera out Joe, he's guaranteed to fall off then.

junkmanjoe

4th March 2010, 16:14

with the weight and momentum, the fall would most likely take the ktm and the klr down....
if i come it be a early start, up before the sparrow farts, and would meet all in gumboot vagas...

JMJ

marks

4th March 2010, 16:52

Make sure you have your camera out Joe, he's guaranteed to fall off then.

you are a nasty person

so whats your excuse for not joining us this weekend (the ride is cruiser friendly)

Eddieb

4th March 2010, 18:42

you are a nasty person

so whats your excuse for not joining us this weekend (the ride is cruiser friendly)

I'll be slaving over a hot pc making GPS routes for the CCA.

bart

4th March 2010, 19:02

OK guys, here's a rough idea of times. It should work out something like this.

Woodville = 9.00am (don't think anyone will be there....but you never know)
Ashhurst = 9.30am (at the gas station. Hope it's open)
Taihape = 1.00pm?

Last time we got to Taihape at about 2pm, but we were in a larger group, and having lots of stops. A lot will depend on whether the weather is nice enough to try Takapari.

I've done Ashhurst to Taihape by a similar route in 2 hours (without Takapari), but that was getting along pretty quick. :scooter:

I'm getting excited about this. Even washed the bike. :gob:

bart

4th March 2010, 19:32

Be prepared, if the weather is crap, we may not make the little river crossing required to go the direct route to the hot springs. This will add about an hour of riding to the trip going the long way round. We may need a plan 'B'....(Westshore Holiday Park?).

Sunday Brunch - 10am 'Trio Cafe & Restaurant' in the guts of Taradale. It'll take just over an hour to get there from the hot springs, and about 15 minutes from Westshore (if you don't get lost).

We can discuss the route south over breakfast. I've got a few ideas, but it depends what you guys want to see, and how early you want to get home.

gav24

4th March 2010, 19:32

Washed the bike!?!?!
I dont think I've found time to wash mine since ...October!!! Ooops! That was before the ill fated washed out trip to Cnut hill, remember that Bart!
Just spent an hour in the garage; making a rack out of a chopping board (10mins) finding the tent (45mins!) checking air pressures and oiling the chain (5 mins) So apart from packing a back pack, I'm ready to go!
Joe, I'm gonna have to take the missus out now tomorrow night if your cancelling your romantic trip to castle point. I knew the lure of sweaty men and hot springs would pull you in....
Be good to catch up with you all again, been too long.

bart

4th March 2010, 19:48

Washed the bike!?!?!
I dont think I've found time to wash mine since ...October!!! Ooops! That was before the ill fated washed out trip to Cnut hill, remember that Bart!

I wasn't going to tell you until Saturday, but you're the guinea pig for the river crossing....:shutup:

junkmanjoe

4th March 2010, 19:48

was palliser Bay mate.
and not 100% commented to the ride yet,,,
if im at gumboot vages im there, if not ....have a good trip..

JMJ

bart

4th March 2010, 19:51

You don't have to ride at full throttle all the time you know.

That was being conservative. I often only get 260km to reserve.

NordieBoy

4th March 2010, 20:37

That was being conservative. I often only get 260km to reserve.

I get 320km to reserve normally and more on longer rides.
But then again my bike is completely stock. Not like yours.

bart

4th March 2010, 20:46

I get 320km to reserve normally and more on longer rides.
But then again my bike is completely stock. Not like yours.

Stock....yeah right.

I think the carb's been set up wrong. Must be running rich. I might need to learn a bit about it and have a play around.

clint640

5th March 2010, 07:45

Cheers for the times, we'll be at Taihape at 1, & will just have a laid back lunch break if you guys are late.

I'm getting excited about this. Even washed the bike. :gob:

Washed the bike? I washed mine, changed the oil & filters, checked the valves, cleaned the air filter, changed all the wheel bearings & fitted new sprockets. Just have to go get a chain in town today & fit it up as Cycletreads 'Urgent Delivery' is apparently 1 week AKL - ROT in my case. (at least they called up this morning & admitted to stuffing up the order)

Metvuw says sweet as for Sat, maybe a little rain in the east on Sun, Metservice says the weekend is fooked, stay home. Just have to suck it & see I guess - bailing for a cabin if the weather is arse Sat night is probably a good plan.

Cheers
Clint

GPS MAN

5th March 2010, 08:29

Same...checked weather on Metservice this morning.......wet, wet for later evening Sat...all day Sunday..UGH!!

I HATE RAIN...!

I will say the difference riding here than at home, US, is no storms......I hate those worse....

Ask me about the hail storm I got caught in TX one Spring.....WOW! Lucky to be alive!!!

We'll go for it and see what happens!:shit:

junkmanjoe

5th March 2010, 08:39

Ask me about the hail storm I got caught in TX one Spring.....WOW! Lucky to be alive!!!

!:shit:

SO mate,, tell us about this hail storm...
one time when we rode through the desert rode, we all nearly froze to the bikes.....it was Sooooooooooooooooo cold...

JMJ

marks

5th March 2010, 08:50

one time when we rode through the desert rode, we all nearly froze to the bikes.....it was Sooooooooooooooooo cold..

pussy

weather here today is just stunning

so hard to keep working - bike is sitting about 6m away all set to go.....

just one more sleep...

gav24

5th March 2010, 09:34

yeah I know, bike just outside the window here at work, with tent and fuel can on the back - cant wait now!:yes::scooter::soon:

As for the rain, bring it on! should keep the dust down on the gravel and this is meant to be adv riding so the rivers should be adventures soon! Just put my waterproof through the wash with some Nikwax reproofing stuff - be good to see if it does what it says on the tin...

Hmm maybe should have done the tent as well:shit:

junkmanjoe

5th March 2010, 10:11

ill be sitting this one out...

you ladies have fun, ride safe..
photos please..

JMJ

marks

5th March 2010, 10:25

ill be sitting this one out...

you ladies have fun, ride safe..
photos please..

JMJ
Damn
who am I going to give shit too?

If you are not careful we might turn up for tea and scones on Sunday arvo....

junkmanjoe

5th March 2010, 11:30

your more than welcome mark.
thought you would double back over the other coast.
its about same distance from woodville to welly eather way you go..

JMJ

bart

5th March 2010, 12:10

I've been watching the forcast also. Not a cloud in the sky today, so it's hard to take the weather warning seriously. Lets hope the Metvuw version is right.

That's a shame Joe. Are you scared the KTM's going to dissolve in the rain? :innocent:

Rosie

5th March 2010, 12:34

I've been watching the forcast also. Not a cloud in the sky today, so it's hard to take the weather warning seriously. Lets hope the Metvuw version is right.

Metvuw tends to be a bit more accurate, and the metservice do seem over-eager to forecast rain. And metservice is currently forecasting less rain for Saturday than they were first thing this morning.

junkmanjoe

5th March 2010, 12:39

na mate,, just a bit tight in the pocket,, till we start this new job..
ill just go for a blat close to home tomorrow..

have fun mate.. next tmie..

GPS MAN

5th March 2010, 17:40

The rain is looking ominous for Sunday. But, Saturday should be anyone's guess.... Seems like every other time I cross the Gentle Annie it rains..... That reminds me the last time it rained...so should be sweet!

Sorry to hear, Joe...maybe next time..? Good luck on the new job!

bart

5th March 2010, 19:00

According to Metvuw now, it won't amount to anything. I'm going to take their optimistic approach and hope for the best. :sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny:: sunny::sunny::sunny:

Well, almost packed. Tyres have been kicked and I'm just about ready to go. The missus keeps adding stuff to the pile, so it looks like I'll be the boy scout and prepared for anything.

Box'a'bits

5th March 2010, 20:49

According to Metvuw now, it won't amount to anything.
Well, almost packed. Tyres have been kicked and I'm just about ready to go. The missus keeps adding stuff to the pile, so it looks like I'll be the boy scout and prepared for anything.
I've run out of room to stick shit on :bye: , so that limits the amout of crap loaded on the bike. :yes:. Maybe I should have stuck with the hard luggage. :blink: Expect wind on the east coast. I've packed beans...:sick:

junkmanjoe

5th March 2010, 21:01

hope you all packet your wettys...its fair pooring down here...
should hit welly about an hour..
JMJ

bart

5th March 2010, 21:06

hope you all packet your wettys...its fair pooring down here...
should hit welly about an hour..
JMJ

stars out here

Box'a'bits

5th March 2010, 21:09

Yes the NN guys mentioned thunderstorms. Should make the Clarence Reserve ride interesting tomorrow, given the clay base there. :yes:
Funny, the Metvuw didn't mention this rain. :blink: Think its past Wgtn by. It was coming from the South.

junkmanjoe

5th March 2010, 21:29

http://metvuw.com/satellite/big/201003050600.jpg

must be just the smaller cloud mass, coming up the east coast..

junkmanjoe

5th March 2010, 21:30

http://metvuw.com/satellite/big/201003050900.jpg

dino3310

5th March 2010, 21:49

aaaah F#ck its only rain wheres your adventure spirit, nice fine weather rides are what ya want for the twighlight midweek when you cant afford hold ups. rain,clay :woohoo: you get all weekend to push ya bikes out.

im deprived and stuck at home all weekend with the kids again
so just ignore me:bye:

:lol:

Howie

6th March 2010, 06:16

bart

6th March 2010, 06:30

Sorry Bart and the rest of you I'm going to bail from this ride. No not due to the weather, but I've picked up a cold from somewhere, and feel like shit headache, sore throat and stuffed up sinuses etc. I'm sure you don't want me to share it around. Have a great ride everyone.

Sorry to hear that Howie. How am I going to find that cool little track now.

Sun is coming up here. Cloudy up Takapari, so there may not be veiws. Looks like a nice day for a ride. :scooter:

Box'a'bits

7th March 2010, 20:31

Well, we're back.

Seven of us did the ride. :yes: Clint & Rosie didn't make it due to issues with the 250. We chase drizzle most of saturday, but it really didn't set in until going over the Gentle Annie. Diidn't make it to the Hot Springs - the river crossing looked brown & swift (even though Gav tried to tempt us across by doing it 4 times). We went to Westshore Holiday park at Napier for the night instead.

Today rode a hell of a lot of magnificant backroads, culminating in an up hill version of the Makairo Track. GPSman suggested we were all slick bastards given the state of our tyres (Gav & Bart did you make it back without any hiccups?).

More once I've had some sleep.

Steve

marks

7th March 2010, 20:55

Thanks Bart for a great weekend

mid size adv bikes are awesome things - what other type of bike allows you to ride like a retarded untalented Valentino Rossi one minute then hoon around on some dirt roads then climb up a muddy slippery slidey track (Makiro backwards) - all in the same afternoon

what a great way to spend a couple of days :)

bart

7th March 2010, 21:23

I made it....just. Tyre was getting kind of weird and squishy for the last few km. Glad I didn't have to go much further (like Gav).

Mark, I won't argue about the retarded bit, but you must have a wee bit of talent to throw a fully loaded KLR around those twisties like you did. You were moving.

Thanks for an awesome weekend guys. We certainly covered some ground.

I've just started sifting through the 300 photos I took. Looks like there are 3 or 4 good ones.

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Rosie

8th March 2010, 07:19

marks

8th March 2010, 08:06

Meh :(
We stayed in Taupo on Friday night, and timed our escape so we wouldn't get tangled up in all the road closures for the iron man. We got most of the way to Turangi before Clint noticed oil all over my back wheel.
The countershaft seal had come out, so Clint glued it back in, we put in more oil, and took off again. And the oil fell out again <_<
Clint went back to Taupo (through ironman traffic mayhem) and got his mum's trailer to rescue the Sherp. Meanwhile I waited patiently on the side of the road next to Tongariro prison.
But, the sherp is now fixed, and other than the offending seal, nothing else was damaged.

Thats a bitch
would have been great to catch up with you guys and you missed a fun ride

BTW - I just found your Motu ride report (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=538820) - some stunning photos and a good read

how long does it take to do the Otipi Track? - looks like some cool riding in there

have the bruised bits all healed up?

cheers

Mark
PS - tell Clint to get off his lazy bum and finish his SI ride report

stormtrooper

8th March 2010, 08:09

Made it back, my hands felt like rocks and moving my fingers became bloody painfull, my ass is like a flat picece of cardboard and its not much fun sitting down at the mo, but you have to expect that when you have just travelled 900km in two days.

A big cheers to bart for leading the way and taking us on some amazing back country roads, it was a great fun adventure.

Stormtrooper

Rosie

8th March 2010, 08:32

BTW - I just found your Motu ride report (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=538820) - some stunning photos and a good read

how long does it take to do the Otipi Track? - looks like some cool riding in there

have the bruised bits all healed up?

cheers

Mark
PS - tell Clint to get off his lazy bum and finish his SI ride report

Bruises have all healed, one shoulder was a bit sore for quite a while, but is almost back to normal now.
I can't remember how long it took to do Otipi, we only went about half way in, and it would have taken less than an hour each way.

Rosie

8th March 2010, 08:32

GPS MAN

8th March 2010, 17:30

Well, Bart

Thanks for a Great Weekend Ride...even if we didn't know where we were going 50% of the time.....But, that is all the fun in DS!!!:scooter:

Made it home about 9:00 PM....after a couple of cups of coffee and a biscuit or two, or three!

Keen to do another ride when I get back from the states.............

I'll have different tires next time....guaranteed...won't make much difference......Ha!:shit:

gav24

8th March 2010, 19:03

Yeah great ride guys:yes:
Big K's, on great back roads and gravel - reckon my drifting technique is now pretty much dialled in:Punk: although on the last few bits my bald rear tyre did give a few scary moments:shit: But not as many as the almost bald front :shit::shit::gob:
Seemed much better after I drew some fresh knobblies on with a bit of stone:blink:
Still couldnt stick with the gravel king Bart though:scooter:

Was great to get out again after a long time with no riding. Thanks to all for great company and great riding

But next time - lets be prepared for the rivers and check the tide times!:doh::laugh:

Box'a'bits

8th March 2010, 20:13

But next time - lets be prepared for the rivers and check the tide times!:laugh: Nah, that wouldn't be right! :shit: Not Bart. He's one of THE most organised people I know....:blink:

1. Horseman's Cafe Shannon. Got to start somewhere, & Coffee is v.important...
2. Bart's new skid lid.
3. MarkS keeping the rain at bay. Everytime he put this on, it cleared...
4. Where are we again?
5. Now Gav, I know you've ridden across the river 4 times to demonstrate its safe, but I'm not sure...can you demonstrate it one more time...without getting wet?

bart

8th March 2010, 20:20

But next time - lets be prepared for the rivers and check the tide times!:doh::laugh:

Cheers Gav. Glad to see you made it home with that tyre.

Did you see the news. We were only a few k's south of Haumoana and it looks like that was the highest tide in a decade. Sea was a bit rough eh.

I'll get a few photos up soon.

marks

8th March 2010, 20:26

but next time - lets be prepared for the rivers and check the tide times!
but that river had wet water in it - I might have got wet feet :no:

high tide or not - I had a blast riding too and from the beach and I got to go somewhere I've never been before :yes:

Photo comments 1-3 fixed

1. Horseman's Cafe Shannon. Gav lets rip a mean one... (ever see blazing saddles?)
2. King Bart surveys his subjects
3. Mark'S monkey butt is exposed to the world...
4. Where are we again?

Box'a'bits

8th March 2010, 20:26

7. I just like this one. Don't know why. :innocent:
8. So where do we head from here?
9. "Shit Mark, in hindsight...I think the decision to hit the Makairo backwards on road tyres may have been a crappy one...& those bastards on the hill behind us seem to be killing themselves..."

bart

8th March 2010, 21:39

Haha. Nice shots Steve. I'm too tired now, so will post some up tomorrow.

Here's a camoflage KLR

NordieBoy

9th March 2010, 08:18

Here's a camoflage KLR

Where ?

stormtrooper

9th March 2010, 12:32

Here's a camoflage KLR[/QUOTE]

Has anyone seen the white and blue KLR? i lost it somewhere south of Napier

bart

9th March 2010, 17:39

Ok, here's a few. Plenty more to come.

1. The gang at Ashhurst. GSers turned up on his 'road' GS to say hi.
2. Mark, near Apiti
3. Tony, near Taihape. Some awesome windy black stuff.
4. Stormtrooper and GPSman
5. GPSman Wade
6. Steve

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bart

9th March 2010, 18:11

The whole gang. Looks like Autumn.

Mark managed to shower me with stones....nice guy. :yes:

gav24

9th March 2010, 19:46

Hey, great photos guys. Really captured the spirit of the ride; lots of riding on great roads with just enough challenge thrown in to keep you honest:yes:

Looking back through them, what is it about that KLR of stormtroopers?
So 80's, so cheap, some might say so ugly, but it just looks cool man!:Punk::Punk:

Great to bench race with you Wade, loved all the stories about the events I read and dreamed of as a kid in Dirtbike and other US mags. To me they were the stuff of legends and seemed so far away from my muddy little welsh village where I grew up... Cool:sunny:

Finally is Tony on Kiwibiker? cant find his id.? need to get in touch with him about a helmet, could someone PM me his number.

bart

9th March 2010, 21:40

13. Gorge, near Taihape
14. All you need for a camping trip, tin of spag, drink, tent, fuel, and a DR650 :yes:
15. Lunch at Taihape
16. I've dropped my bike 3 times since Christmas, and they've all been on this crappy little nothing track. :shit: Gear lever somehow turned on the spline, so I held the guys up for a few minutes.
17. Luckily the bog hole had dried up. Would be mighty slippy in winter.
18. Lovely gravel

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bart

9th March 2010, 21:49

19, 20, 21. Mmmmmm, gravel
22. Bet you can't spot the 2 bikes. Mangaohane, love that road. One of the best.:yes:
23. Gav, doing what Gav does best.
24. Crop circles

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bart

9th March 2010, 21:57

At the river after the Gentle Annie (shortcut to the Hot Springs). Gav was showing us how easy the river crossing was. We didn't believe him, so he crossed about 4 times. River was running brown and fast, so the rest of us bloused out. Looked to be raining quite heavily in the hills anyway, so was probably a wise move to abandon the Hot Springs idea. We all headed into Napier to the Westshore Holiday Park and nice warm showers, and even nicer cold beer.

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Howie

10th March 2010, 17:07

I've dropped my bike 3 times since Christmas, and they've all been on this crappy little nothing track. :shit:

So do you want to do that short little track again Bart, third time lucky?

Luckily the bog hole had dried up. Would be mighty slippy in winter.

Nah it'd probably be that wet it wouldn't be slippery. :whistle:

Great photo's as usual from all of you, sounds like a great trip.

bart

10th March 2010, 18:17

So do you want to do that short little track again Bart, third time lucky?

Yeah, first time with you Howie, it was a broken Clutch lever. This time I dropped it once on each side. Gear lever rotated on the spline, so I had to ride out in first gear until I got a chance to fix it. Trail Wings and grass do not mix. :angry:

I'll get Sundays photos up tonight.

gav24

10th March 2010, 18:35

Got my new tyres today!!! Michelin MT23's Best (well, most expensive) tyres I 've ever bought, and first time not made in a third world country! Hope these do better than the "Trail wolf's" (or Death wings!) that lasted about 1500kms of road and gravel before the canvas is showing...
So all ready for the next one guys, Just needs heaps of warning to plan my time around it.
Such a shame we didnt get to the hot springs, we really should try and get a backcountry camp trip together, DOC site or similar...
I'm gonna go off and look up some good locations in the lower north Island, and suggestions that combine some good offroad riding to get there, and back?
Have Tent, have bike, have "tin -o-spag", have tyres! will camp!

Box'a'bits

10th March 2010, 19:18

Pirelli MT21's or Michelin T63? Didn't know that they have been allowed to breed? :confused::laugh:
Yup another weekend like last would be great, & yes I was looking forward to tenting.
Top job so far with the photos Bart

gloves

10th March 2010, 19:23

Hi gav finally registered on this forum my number is 0277 827 119
cheers to all you guys to a excellent weekend away, specially Bart for being camp leader

Woodman

10th March 2010, 19:40

Bart for being camp leader

Theres a DR joke there somewhere.

junkmanjoe

10th March 2010, 19:48

we really should try and get a backcountry camp trip together, DOC site or similar...
I'm gonna go off and look up some good locations in the lower north Island, and suggestions that combine some good offroad riding to get there, and back?
Have Tent, have bike, have "tin -o-spag", have tyres! will camp!

there is a good DOC camp ground out at ocean beach.
one at the pinicles on the ngawi rd
just a couple..

Howie

10th March 2010, 19:59

Such a shame we didnt get to the hot springs, we really should try and get a backcountry camp trip together, DOC site or similar...
I'm gonna go off and look up some good locations in the lower north Island, and suggestions that combine some good offroad riding to get there, and back?
Have Tent, have bike, have "tin -o-spag", have tyres! will camp!

Sounds like a good idea to me.
Most of the Doc campsites are listed for the various regions on the links on This page ( http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/conservation-campsites-by-region/ ). Other than that do a search for regional parks, as lot of them have camping areas as well.

The problem I have with camping is I end up carrying heaps of gear, need to learn to take less:yes:

gav24

10th March 2010, 20:35

Pirelli MT21's or Michelin T63? Didn't know that they have been allowed to breed? :confused::laugh:

Definately Michelin, sure they end 23, could be 63, sure its a 3...Ha Ha Ha! Anyway, round and black and knobbly!

bart

10th March 2010, 20:50

On Sunday we decided to head south early, in case the forecasted bad weather did turn up. We found an awesome windy sealed road off highway 50, then onto a track that folllows the Waipawa river.

29. Start of the track, discussing the meaning of life, or maybe the optimum tyre pressure for a white KLR front tyre. 5 psi might be a bit low. :shutup:
30. Steve, coming out of the track.
31. On the Waipawa river. Luckily we don't have to cross.
32. Pourerere. The planned beach section was out. The forecasted storm was holding offshore, but was certainly stirring up a mean swell.
33. Somewhere near Porangahau.
34. Awesome hard packed gravel

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bart

10th March 2010, 21:00

35. Tony
36. The Trooper
37. GPSman
38. GPSman's foot (airbrakes?)
39. That place with the really long name
40. Scrubbed in nicely. I'll get a couple more rides out of this. :shifty:

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bart

10th March 2010, 21:06

41. Gav playing around
42. Mark having a go too
43. Who said DR front suspension was shit? :blink:
44.
45. Waihi Falls
46. Towai road

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bart

10th March 2010, 21:10

Towai Road and the Makairo track.

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marks

10th March 2010, 21:44

Great photos oh camp leader

looking at those last Makiro photos reminds me of just how mind numbingly rooted I was by the time I got to the top

a great ride - thanks

NordieBoy

10th March 2010, 21:46

Theres a DR joke there somewhere.

It's just the lisp...

bart

10th March 2010, 21:53

Great photos oh camp leader

looking at those last Makiro photos reminds me of just how mind numbingly rooted I was by the time I got to the top

a great ride - thanks

Camp leader....doesn't 'camp' have another meaning?

It was YOUR idea to do the Makairo. I certainly wasn't complaining though.

Big versions of these photos will be available under 'Barts Photos' in my signature in about 7 minutes 56 seconds. Just keep clicking the photo until it gets big, yadda yadda blah blah.

Cheers for an awesome ride guys. I might have to sort out a winter run somewhere. Perhaps a wee bit shorter.

Box'a'bits

10th March 2010, 21:56

Bart, you know that Marks has been waiting for your posts so he could finally write a ride report over on AdvRider.....

Marks, will I be retired before you finally post this?

bart

10th March 2010, 22:03

Bart, you know that Marks has been waiting for your posts so he could finally wirite a ride report over on AdvRider.....

As usual, I took far too many photos, and it takes forever to sort through them. I've got to be more ruthless and cull out more. Especially the ones of Mark. :shutup: