King Country ADV Ride 2010 [Archive]

MXNUT

17th February 2010, 19:44

If there is enough interest i will organize another King country ADV ride.

It will start again in Otorohanga on the Saturday morning and we would stay in Taumarunui again on the Saturday Night
I have sorted out some different roads to use from last year ( will get there before its dark this time ) to get to Taumarunui but would stick with the Sunday favourites of Fishers track and the 42nd traverse, possibly in the opposite directions.

Poll above and any suggestions welcome

marks

17th February 2010, 19:48

I'm keen to do the 42nd and Fishers again :)

tri boy

17th February 2010, 19:51

"please not May, please not May,please not May, please............................................ ..............."

dino3310

17th February 2010, 19:59

i'm in:woohoo:, the master will be finished with my pig by then and i got unfinished business with that 42nd/fishers after last years ride...:oi-grr:

hope this dont clash with your SI trip triboy:bash:

Crisis management

17th February 2010, 20:04

Just to upset the Horis in the Tron I wouldn't mind May as I want to do another ride in April........but I can be convinced if there's enough votes going for April.

junkmanjoe

17th February 2010, 20:17

some one would need to scout the section in fishers to see if its got any worse, where the wash out was, umm ill try find a photo, i know there is one somewhere.
some riders may find the up hill run on fishers difficult.. its a bit more changeling than going down....

JMJ

dino3310

17th February 2010, 20:23

junkmanjoe

17th February 2010, 20:37

you know me mate, im keen to give it a go..........as long as your close to help pick up the beast.............OH my back.....

JMJ

.chris

17th February 2010, 21:06

Yes, just yes.
Any of the dates suit my unpredictable scheudcule (probably later the better tho)

dino3310

17th February 2010, 21:17

you know me mate, im keen to give it a go..........as long as your close to help pick up the beast.............OH my back.....

JMJ

yeah mate, 2 stuffed backs make a good one

MXNUT

18th February 2010, 19:52

some one would need to scout the section in fishers to see if its got any worse.
some riders may find the up hill run on fishers difficult.. its a bit more changeling than going down....

JMJ
Wash out is still fine, up hill is no problem. If its too wet on the day we can always do it down hill - girle style.

Taz

18th February 2010, 20:16

we can always do it down hill - girle style.

:lol: .

Britten Raglan ADV ride is on the 24-25th april.......

MXNUT

19th February 2010, 17:42

:lol: .

Britten Raglan ADV ride is on the 24-25th april.......

I know but that ride is $275 plus camping - fuel etc.... as opposed to 1 nights accom at a camping ground and takeaways in town

Might not be in everyones budget. And the V8s are on here the week before hand so thats where i will be spending my pennies.

dino3310

19th February 2010, 21:15

yep 2nd that,

apart from the V8 thing

MXNUT

3rd March 2010, 19:12

Lookn like it might be a very small group this year.

Not much interest so far :mellow::blink:

dino3310

3rd March 2010, 19:31

tough times mate, are you trailering down again

junkmanjoe

3rd March 2010, 19:34

times are tight with moneys mate, im keen to come up, may be if you could add some roads out to beaches, add a bit of flare to the trip..
maybe make the over night stay out the beach some place..

just a thought mate..

im still planing to go around the east cape at easter weekend...

JMJ

dino3310

3rd March 2010, 19:44

times are tight with moneys mate, im keen to come up, may be if you could add some roads out to beaches, add a bit of flare to the trip..
maybe make the over night stay out the beach some place..
may have to look at moving the dates a bit...

just a thought mate..

im still planing to go around the east cape at easter weekend...

JMJ

no beaches in the king country ya big softy

DR MAT

3rd March 2010, 20:03

Id be keen, dont know any of yas but id like to tag along

junkmanjoe

3rd March 2010, 20:15

Id be keen, dont know any of yas but id like to tag along

watch out for dino,,,he falls off at gas stations,,,..

we went to one beach, that one with the tunnel dino mate......twas just a thought mate... shezzzz wayne...

Kokopelli

3rd March 2010, 20:30

Could be interested on the 24th-25th, but I am also pretty keen on the Raglan ride. Will decide after the CCA.

junkmanjoe

3rd March 2010, 20:37

remember this spot Kokopelli.....

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/Sr8ksu1fciI/AAAAAAAAEe0/f3qQAJl3HGQ/s800/IMG_0498.JPG

42 Traverse..

Kokopelli

3rd March 2010, 20:41

My right hand certainly does, it's still not 100%. Thank you for reminding me at every opportunity that it doesn't take all that much for me to run out of talent. Now I am too embarrassed to go on another ride.

junkmanjoe

3rd March 2010, 20:44

you like me to go in front next time so i cant see you run off the road or get stuck in the mud....

but just remember mate, next time we all go through ill have a MUCH bigger bike to keep up right....so revenge may be yours... clicky clicky...

JMJ

Eddieb

3rd March 2010, 20:46

Kokopelli

3rd March 2010, 20:53

Yep, thanks that would be a good start. I'll make a point to stay away from the stalker with the camera :-). Bad things happen when a camera is around.

Kokopelli

3rd March 2010, 20:57

Now I need to get my hands on some tyres for the CCA, been leaving it to the last moment as usual. We are selling the house, so I've been preoccupied, instead of focusing on the importing things in life.

dino3310

4th March 2010, 00:10

watch out for dino,,,he falls off at gas stations,,,..

we went to one beach, that one with the tunnel dino mate......twas just a thought mate... shezzzz wayne...

yeah true mate i forgot about that one.... and it was the pub not the gas station:shutup:

dino3310

4th March 2010, 00:16

Id be keen, dont know any of yas but id like to tag along

yeah come along mate,
theres a lot off us on here that havent met yet so dont worry about that.
bike mechanics are always welcome, especially when them Katooms are around :lol:

Crisis management

4th March 2010, 05:59

bike mechanics are always welcome, especially when them Katooms are around :lol:

Thats treading a mighty fine line isn't lt, coming from the owner of the worlds most reliable Honda????

Is it going yet?

Eddieb

4th March 2010, 06:38

I'm interested as last years was a good ride but will have to make a decision based on funding closer to whatever dates you pick.

dino3310

4th March 2010, 10:38

Thats treading a mighty fine line isn't lt, coming from the owner of the worlds most reliable Honda????

Is it going yet?
:laugh:
you trying to make me eat humble pie Iain, in my defence it was already fooked when i got it.
and no not going yet:doh: still awaiting parts, its getting a lot of new goodies in her, we fixing her right so she'l be back to bullet proof:woohoo:

agricon

4th March 2010, 13:06

This sounds like a good idea. If your looking at April/May then I'll be there as well.

clint640

4th March 2010, 14:03

I'm interested as long as nothing else comes up, Just ordered some knobbier knobs for the CCA & winter so should be good to go. Will check my social calendar but I don't think I've got much on over those dates...

Cheers
Clint

Box'a'bits

4th March 2010, 16:39

That might not be a bad thing. Last years was fairly large.

I'm keen, whatever. But later is better than earlier

Cheers, Steve

DR MAT

4th March 2010, 17:25

So r u guys running full knoblies on these rides? How do u find them on the road ive never been on the road with full knoblies

junkmanjoe

4th March 2010, 17:44

yup full blowen knobs,,,,,,,,,,,,and i ride like im on a road bike.............

JMJ

dino3310

4th March 2010, 18:47

So r u guys running full knoblies on these rides? How do u find them on the road ive never been on the road with full knoblies

yeah pretty much so, all good on the road till it rains . heres a good long read http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/31920-Tyre-choice-for-adventure-riding-(Mixing-road-and-off-road)

sometimes it just depends on how much road time we gonna be doing but for me im doing prolly 80% gravel (when the pigs running) so i stick with the nobbys

junkmanjoe

4th March 2010, 18:57

it just depends on how much road time we gonna be doing but for me im doing prolly 80% gravel (when the pigs running) so i stick with the nobbys

Mate, if your riding a pig, i must be on a elephant.......................................... ....

JMJ

dino3310

4th March 2010, 19:05

Mate, if your riding a pig, i must be on a elephant.......................................... ....

JMJ

you said it :lol:

Eddieb

4th March 2010, 19:23

So r u guys running full knoblies on these rides? How do u find them on the road ive never been on the road with full knoblies

There's a bit of vibration from them and you need to be a little more cautious on white lines and in the wet but otherwise I can still scrape my boots on the E-09's.

Crisis management

5th March 2010, 06:42

So r u guys running full knoblies on these rides? How do u find them on the road ive never been on the road with full knoblies

Depends what you call full knobblies...the type of tyres we run are Pirelli MT21 / Continental TKC 80 / Mitas E09/ type which is a knobbly road tyre rather than a true off road knobbly. For example, I went on an adventure trial ride last year (mostly barely road legal trail & enduro bikes) and the guys there thought my knobblies where too smooth and not aggressive enough, pretty much the tyres we use are fine on the road but, as Eddie points out, be a bit more careful in the wet.

Dont Know

5th March 2010, 22:36

Hi Mark, good to see your organising this ride again. I voted but as the other contributors suggest am keen to ride just about any on the dates suggested.
I rode Fiishers track over the Auckland Anniversary weekend in Jan 10, the wash out is getting deeper, although not very long can bea challenge on a big bike, momentum is your friend. Cheers Al

dino3310

6th March 2010, 22:34

tough times mate, are you trailering down again
:Oops: i mean are you vanning down again

dino3310

6th March 2010, 22:49

Have we got a definate date yet?

MXNUT

7th March 2010, 09:57

:Oops: i mean are you vanning down again

Nope, only did that last year to meet up with the Welly guys early on the friday morning at Raetehi to ride the Matahiwi track.

I will let the poll run for another week, but its looking line Anzac weekend again at this stage. :soon:

Will you have your beast mobile :scooter: by then ??

dino3310

7th March 2010, 10:22

should be mate, parts starting to arrive.

MXNUT

11th March 2010, 21:19

Will close the poll off and make a date on Sunday, so ......... if they are any last minute votes get em in quick :yes: :soon:

DR MAT

12th March 2010, 20:23

can i change my vote from anzac weekend to either of the may dates?

Crisis management

15th March 2010, 08:41

So...whats the date then...c'mon, c'mon....

junkmanjoe

15th March 2010, 10:25

i may be wrong but looks like we dont get anzac day off this year,,its on a sunday this year...

JMJ

dino3310

15th March 2010, 14:29

yep thats right

dino3310

15th March 2010, 17:12

So...whats the date then...c'mon, c'mon....
:wait::wait::wait::wait::wait:

have ya had ya flu jab :shutup:

junkmanjoe

15th March 2010, 17:31

may be a bit far for me to go just for a over night.... ummmm....Hmmmm..

JMJ

MXNUT

15th March 2010, 17:59

Anzac Weekend 24th - 25 April

Details to follow.

.chris

15th March 2010, 18:33

Anzac Weekend 24th - 25 April

Details to follow.

Definitely a starter.

dino3310

15th March 2010, 18:39

farkin there mate :woohoo:

marks

16th March 2010, 10:05

I don't know if this can dovetail into this ride neatly but I'm keen to do the the Whanga Rd Track - maybe on the Saturday - and join up with you guys for the 42nd and Fischers on the Sunday? (If possible I would like to do these two both ways)

Mark - if you would prefer to not have people popping in and out of your ride I will arrange to do this at another time.

junkmanjoe

16th March 2010, 13:50

i would look at coming up for the 42nd and fishers on sunday,
if any other welly riders wanted to do a run.
or as mark says, we sort it out another weekend.

Eddieb

16th March 2010, 14:20

I could be interested in gate crashing Saturday night for Sunday's ride also. Doing the whole ride from Welly means taking Friday off to get to the start and I'm not sure if that would work this year.

For those thinking of doing this it's a good ride. Mark puts together a great string of gravel backroads on Saturday and Fishers and the 42nd on Sunday are not to be missed tracks.

Proper knobby tyres are essential for Sunday though, TKC-80, E-09, T63 etc. Don't bother even asking if your GS will get through Fishers / 42nd on half worn Conti Escapes or similiar.

.chris

16th March 2010, 14:52

I could be interested in gate crashing Saturday night for Sunday's ride also. Doing the whole ride from Welly means taking Friday off to get to the start and I'm not sure if that would work this year.

That does sound like a pretty good idea, maybe it can be organised to join the saturday ride somewhere around noonish at a particular location? MXNut would this be possible?

Eddieb

16th March 2010, 15:28

Having done last year I know there's little chance of getting far enough from Wellingotn to meet them at noon. I'd have to meet at Taumaranui, presuming the overnight is there again.

junkmanjoe

16th March 2010, 17:25

yup id been keen to run half way eddie.. i should be at new job buy then and friday off and sat morn be out of the question..
but happy to ride sat afternoon..

JMJ

dino3310

16th March 2010, 18:52

yup id been keen to run half way eddie.. i should be at new job buy then and friday off and sat morn be out of the question..
but happy to ride sat afternoon..

JMJ

you could pick up the beers on the way

bart

16th March 2010, 19:15

Proper knobby tyres are essential for Sunday though, TKC-80, E-09, T63 etc. Don't bother even asking if your GS will get through Fishers / 42nd on half worn Conti Escapes or similiar.

I'd ride someone elses GS through with worn Conti Escapes. :Punk:

dino3310

16th March 2010, 19:24

I'd ride someone elses GS through with worn Conti Escapes. :Punk:

be more pushing than riding, but great fun for the camera man

bart

16th March 2010, 20:30

be more pushing than riding, but great fun for the camera man

42nd would be fine on shit tyres. As for Fishers....you'd have to be a little bit crazy, but wouldn't be too bad if it hadn't rained for a few....ummm.....weeks.

Shall I come and demonstrate on ANZAC weekend. Who's got a GS to lend me. :shutup:

Eddieb

16th March 2010, 20:56

I've done 42nd on fairly road based tyres in the dry and it wasn't a huge issue. but it would only take a touch of moisture to make some parts super slippery without knobs. Someone who hasn't done those tracks and/or much adventure riding is always going to ask and if they don't know what they are in for I'm not going to recommend anything less.

Who was that young fella on the 650 Dakar last time we went through? he wasn't having much fun picking his bike up all the time on 80/20 tyres.

junkmanjoe

16th March 2010, 21:32

was this chap, he did a dam good job.. even i went down a couple times that weekend.
it was a right shit feest... oh look its eddie..
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/Sr8j4LortiI/AAAAAAAAEdg/itcd7-ISYyg/s800/IMG_0479.JPG
you came very close to a arse off here...
here is the chap, not sure of his name, but he did a good job with the tires, i lost count of his downs...
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/Sr8kEOkPiiI/AAAAAAAAEd0/lk49f2Q3ltQ/s800/IMG_0483.JPG

be a blast draging the 9fidy through here....

JMJ

MXNUT

16th March 2010, 21:36

Will put up all the details and a calender link next week when i get back from the CCA.
Busy trying to get my shit together for that ride at the moment and running out of time.

Shouldnt leave things till the last minute i guess.

Yes ride will overnight at the Taumarunui camp again and any one who wants to join in at any stage along the way or meet up on Saturday night for a few lies and quiet ones is most welcome.

XF650

16th March 2010, 21:50

What's the minimum fuel range for this ride?

Eddieb

16th March 2010, 22:33

If the route is same as last year it must be well over 200km on saturday. It was most of the day before we saw a gas station and so many bikes filled up we must have almost drunk the place dry.

marks

17th March 2010, 07:11

What's the minimum fuel range for this ride?

we dont want your sort on this ride

clint640

17th March 2010, 11:03

Yeh we do, mainlanders are always welcome. Their natural pig wrestling talents are always useful when there's KLR's around ;-)

Clint

Box'a'bits

17th March 2010, 18:04

Yeh we do, mainlanders are always welcome. Their natural pig wrestling talents are always useful when there's KLR's around ;-)

Clint
As I remember it, the issue last year wasn't with pigs, but more with Steers, eh Andy.....:shifty:

dino3310

17th March 2010, 18:30

42nd would be fine on shit tyres. As for Fishers....you'd have to be a little bit crazy, but wouldn't be too bad if it hadn't rained for a few....ummm.....weeks.

Shall I come and demonstrate on ANZAC weekend. Who's got a GS to lend me. :shutup:

will you be joining us then

bart

17th March 2010, 18:54

will you be joining us then

Finking about it.

If no one's going to lend me a GS with worn Conti Escapes, I'll just have to bring my DR with worn Trail Wings. :yes:

stormtrooper

17th March 2010, 19:11

junkmanjoe

17th March 2010, 19:16

sounds like a trip up the old wanganui river road on the cards....:yes:
think i better book my regular cabin,

JMJ

tig99

17th March 2010, 19:23

junkmanjoe

17th March 2010, 19:34

Welcome mate.

YES open to all.
good entry, easy to medium riding. not really best for road based tires, but a good duel purpose tire will see you right.
saturday night is normaly at Taumarunui motor camp, about 2-3 kms south taumaruni.most times we split share a cabin to keep the costs down.
not sure on marks start point for saturday, but keep watching this thread and a calendar thread will pop up soon. thats where you put your name down if you wish to ride along,
more details will be on this thread.
other than that, bring a happy face, and dont be scared of the mud and getting your feet wet.
there great weekends and worth the time to do it, also meet up with new riders like your self..

so come along..

JMJ

dino3310

17th March 2010, 19:39

Hi new to the site, have been reading threads etc for a while. Finally got around to registering. Point is, is this ride open to anybody? My theory is that many hands make light work ( i'm a sparky) also helps when stuck in mud holes. Have been talking about trying these tracks for a while. So like minded people would give me the encouragement to do it.
So meet up points, anything needed for camping? other details? Thanks.

welcome dude, we normally hook up at the servo at 2 whatas.. last time i took sleeping bag, bourbon and $$$ for dinna and the bike kit. oh and $$ for the cabin i think it cost me $20 in a shared cabin last time.

tig99

17th March 2010, 19:57

Sweet, have a brother who is keen and a couple of other mates I will pass info onto. Now the wife and kids...:yes:

stormtrooper

17th March 2010, 20:03

sounds like a trip up the old wanganui river road on the cards....:yes:
think i better book my regular cabin,

JMJ

You could be on the right track there mate, i havent been up that way before and have been wanting to do the river run.

STORMTROOPER

offrd

17th March 2010, 20:05

I might be keen, see how the CCA goes and the job stuff......

junkmanjoe

17th March 2010, 20:10

I might be keen, see how the CCA goes and the job stuff......

come on mate....keep the 9fiddy numbers up...

JMJ

junkmanjoe

17th March 2010, 20:13

You could be on the right track there mate, i havent been up that way before and have been wanting to do the river run.

STORMTROOPER

subject to our leaving times... i might be able to squeeze one sat morn off..... cant afford to lose another job...
we meant to start next monday......sucky early starts...i like sleeping in..being a bum is cool....not..
its one my fav roads to ride..the river road.
one off eddie and my trip in the fishers, twaz a bit sloshy...sweet.........
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JMJ

marks

17th March 2010, 21:49

I was intending to leave fairly early on Sat morning and ride (briskly) up to Whangamomona (about 5hrs from home - I think). Have lunch at the pub and do an in-out job on the old Whanga Rd track and then head up to Taumaranui for the night.

Happy to try and meet you cruiser guys somewhere on the way up for a coffee?

Anyone is welcome to join - but it will be a fairly long day

junkmanjoe

17th March 2010, 22:36

mark , do you thnk it would be wise to ride the old wanga alone.

JMJ

marks

18th March 2010, 07:32

mark , do you thnk it would be wise to ride the old wanga alone. JMJ

if no one wants to join me I'll see how brave I feel on the day. If its been dry for a while it should be ok

junkmanjoe

18th March 2010, 07:55

we all know the track can catch us out even in the dry..
being solo,,,, Hmmmmm you could press, spot help,,we all come a riding save you mate...
but we take photos first..

JMJ

.chris

18th March 2010, 09:09

we all know the track can catch us out even in the dry..
being solo,,,, Hmmmmm you could press, spot help,,we all come a riding save you mate...
but we take photos first..

JMJ

That would be a funny test to push the emergency button, just to see how many of us turn up.
For me that would be pretty good excuse to rush down and ride the Whanga Road.
Which I was thinking of doing it on the sunday after the 42nd.

Box'a'bits

18th March 2010, 16:43

if no one wants to join me I'll see how brave I feel on the day. If its been dry for a while it should be ok

You may be able to bribe me to come along as an emergency support crew :innocent:. Perhaps I'll even bring rum in case we get trapped on the Old Whanga Rd for the night. :yes:

nooles

18th March 2010, 17:13

You may be able to bribe me to come along as an emergency support crew :innocent:. Perhaps I'll even bring rum in case we get trapped on the Old Whanga Rd for the night. :yes:

Just did the Whanga RD today, it is that dry and dusty you'll need the rum to wash the dusty papa out of your mouth.Make sure your the guy in the front cause the poor buggers behind you wont be able to see a thing.Hasnt rained out here for a long time, they are trucking water out to the pub( she's DRY) of water that is not beer thats all good.

bart

18th March 2010, 18:40

You may be able to bribe me to come along as an emergency support crew :innocent:. Perhaps I'll even bring rum in case we get trapped on the Old Whanga Rd for the night. :yes:

I never got to sample your rum the other week, so perhaps I'd better tag along. :shifty:

dino3310

18th March 2010, 19:24

come on mate....keep the 9fiddy numbers up...

JMJ

are ya feeling lonely mate:violin:

junkmanjoe

18th March 2010, 19:55

are ya feeling lonely mate:violin:

might need a tow wagon pull me out of the bogs on fishers mate ,,,, your pussy light bike be shit load of use,,,:laugh:

JMJ

dino3310

18th March 2010, 20:01

might need a tow wagon pull me out of the bogs on fishers mate ,,,, your pussy light bike be shit load of use,,,:laugh:

JMJ

touch wood mate touch wood

marks

18th March 2010, 20:02

You may be able to bribe me to come along as an emergency support crew :innocent:. Perhaps I'll even bring rum in case we get trapped on the Old Whanga Rd for the night. :yes:

Kewl - a supply of rum - what time could you think you could get up to Pram on the Saturday morning?

I never got to sample your rum the other week, so perhaps I'd better tag along. :shifty:

He offered to share it with me - not you.

But you can come along in case we need a push - if you bring some beer....

junkmanjoe

18th March 2010, 20:13

ive booked my cabin...

JMJ

junkmanjoe

18th March 2010, 20:14

touch wood mate touch wood

got a beer for ya mate....

JMJ

dino3310

18th March 2010, 20:18

look forward to it...
will be needing one when i drag my unfit fat arse into camp :lol:

junkmanjoe

18th March 2010, 20:28

i had to lose a bit of arse so i could handle the silver beast....

JMJ

Box'a'bits

18th March 2010, 20:49

i had to lose a bit of arse so i could handle the silver beast....JMJ
Perhaps you might like to re-read that :sick:..... and consider your words carefully.

Box'a'bits

18th March 2010, 20:56

Kewl - a supply of rum - what time could you think you could get up to Pram on the Saturday morning?
Pick a semi reasonable time & I'll be there. 8.00ish? Will we be doing a straight streak up, or will we have time for a few side roads? The main road is fairly much snooze material.

Bart, where would we potentially hook up with you? Do you want me to book you a bed in a Cabin.

Marks, are you going to Motel it, or room in with the lower lifeforms this year?

junkmanjoe

18th March 2010, 21:04

Perhaps you might like to re-read that :sick:..... and consider your words carefully.

fukn fingers...:shit:....................thats funny...:eek:

JMJ

stormtrooper

18th March 2010, 21:34

marks

18th March 2010, 21:48

Pick a semi reasonable time & I'll be there. 8.00ish? Will we be doing a straight streak up, or will we have time for a few side roads? The main road is fairly much snooze material.

Bart, where would we potentially hook up with you? Do you want me to book you a bed in a Cabin.

Marks, are you going to Motel it, or room in with the lower lifeforms this year?

8 would be good if you ca do it

the main road is pretty damn mind destroying - what if we go up to Bulls via sh1 then curve a bit north via Marton etc and go to Wanganui and then make it up from there

Maybe young Bartholemew could meet us at Sanson or Bulls about 9-9.15ish?? - I'll be ready for a coffee by then

I'll try and get a room at the same cheap hotel I stayed at last time. Actually - they had a house that they rented out that would sleep quite a few bodies - I'll find out costs etc

Keen to hook up on the saturday morning for an early start.

Stormtrooper

Great - you'll need something better than that shit tyre I gave you though - Fischers is slipperyer than the Makiro :)

stormtrooper

18th March 2010, 22:00

Great - you'll need something better than that shit tyre I gave you though - Fischers is slipperyer than the Makiro :)[/QUOTE]

I think i will be karoo-ing it up there and back

STORMTROOPER

marks

18th March 2010, 22:05

Now we just need a token South Islander to come along on a "sales trip" to fetch our drinks etc...

XF650

18th March 2010, 22:16

Now we just need a token South Islander to come along on a "sales trip" to fetch our drinks etc...

Got a few issues to resolve first, including Mark Signal.
Other issues of wife, work and which bike are minor in comparison.

junkmanjoe

18th March 2010, 22:22

oh sad news...

nicki and hubby is leaving the motor camp. read away..
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Hi Joe

Thanks for your email. Cabin 3 is available and I’ve booked it for you for the night. How many will be in there?

Just to let and the other guys know we are leaving the park on 1 April. We were subleasing it from my brother-in-law and had thought we had an agreement with him to be here for five years but he has decided to sell the park so we have to move. We are returning to Auckland where we came from and because they are going to be looking after the park (and don’t know your group) I should get a credit card number/expiry from you for the booking.

Tell the others to still send their bookings through before the end of March and I’ll make sure they get their cabins.

It was great catching up with you guys. You were an excellent bunch to have here and we’ll miss the great groups like yourselves who came through the camp.

Happy biking!

Cheers

Nicki
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JMJ

bart

19th March 2010, 08:43

Bart, where would we potentially hook up with you? Do you want me to book you a bed in a Cabin.

Count me in at this stage.

Better buy a new tyre. Still riding on that worn trail wing. Holes are getting bigger. The tube will be showing through soon. Very interesting in the wet. :gob:

marks

19th March 2010, 09:42

Count me in at this stage.

Better buy a new tyre. Still riding on that worn trail wing. Holes are getting bigger. The tube will be showing through soon. Very interesting in the wet. :gob:

Talk nicely to stormtrooper - hes got a top quality hi grip tire on the back of his klr he might sell you :yes:

Devil

19th March 2010, 11:09

If all goes to plan i'm going to have a more suitable toy for these kind of rides. Hopefully this weekend i'm picking it up!

dino3310

19th March 2010, 14:03

.chris

19th March 2010, 18:43

I'll try and get a room at the same cheap hotel I stayed at last time. Actually - they had a house that they rented out that would sleep quite a few bodies - I'll find out costs etc

Count me as keen for this (if there is room for a ktm rider)

MXNUT

22nd March 2010, 21:11

Full details posted up on the Calendar now.

link should be HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2010-4-24&c=0)

Cary

23rd March 2010, 06:47

Was only 50/50 on doing this ride(got Britton Mohaka ride 2 weeks before) but now i see your starting in Otorohanga it's perfect for me :Punk:

It's a bit out of the way(60k from O-hanga) but if anyone wants to stay with me Fri night I can put you up in Kawhia.

.chris

24th March 2010, 09:17

Cary

24th March 2010, 16:45

I would be keen for that if there is a spare bed.

Cheers
c.Plenty of room, just let me know.

I will most likley take the bike down on ute to Kawhia as i will be staying on after ride and need to take materials down.

tri boy

24th March 2010, 18:31

If some slack bugga gets Dino's pig finished, with time for a pre run to bed things in, then two more will hopefully be starters.

clint640

25th March 2010, 08:05

Bugger, Mum's gone & planned some family thing for the 25th. I'll still make it for the Saturday hopefully.

Cheers
Clint

That looks like fun

25th March 2010, 18:45

Tentativley (gosh thats a big word) hoping to be able to join you for the Saturday ride only :shifty: Ok I heard that collective sigh of relief from the guys who picked the bike up for me a few times in the 42nd :angry: I will confirm closer to the date :yes:

dino3310

25th March 2010, 18:58

awe come on mate, your camp ground dismount was the highlight of the trip last year i would pay to see that again

That looks like fun

26th March 2010, 21:05

I don't need a camp ground :shifty: I can perform that particular dismount anywhere :yes:

Box'a'bits

8th April 2010, 19:52

Time to bump this ride up again. :rockon:

Only two weeks away. I've managed to get Friday - Monday off, so could be convinced to ride up Friday to do the whole ride with MXNUT - anyone else in Wgtn keen?

Otherwise I will ride with MarkS saturday & do the Old Whanga Rd (my original plan) & catch the rest of you guys at Taumaranui Saturday night.

I've booked a cabin at Taumaranui for Sat in any event. Bart, you still keen to sleep with me (hugs & kisses big guy, but you're definitely sleeping in your own single bed :laugh:).

Definitely up for the Sunday ride through 42nd & Fishers. :niceone:

alane

8th April 2010, 22:15

I,ll see what the weather & the farm workloads like,nearer the time.:blink:

I wonder if MXNUT has factered in opotiki road ,between Otanui & Okahukura----it,s gotta take the prize for the narrowest,twistiest road in N.Z.:niceone:
First heard abought it fom a guy who was eeling comercially,he had an old ute with a canadien canoe he carried on top,rekoned the corners were so tight it hit the opposing banks front & back as he went round---after seeing the road,it was allmost believeable.:yes::gob:

:drinknsin AL.

bart

9th April 2010, 07:50

clint640

9th April 2010, 09:14

Anybody got a spare bed going in their cabin? (I've never heard myself snore I promise) Otherwise I'd better call up & book something.

Cheers
Clint

navek

9th April 2010, 12:35

Would luv to come on this ride but no time until middle June.

bart

9th April 2010, 13:08

I'll go shake my piggy bank and get back to you.

Couple of coins rattling around in there. Count me in.

.chris

9th April 2010, 14:03

Couple of coins rattling around in there. Count me in.

Good job, I owe you a beer or two for your guided tour earlier in the year.

dino3310

9th April 2010, 17:04

Good job, I owe you a beer or two for your guided tour earlier in the year.

awe mate just get a couple of boxes we'll help ya get through it

bart

9th April 2010, 17:17

Good job, I owe you a beer or two for your guided tour earlier in the year.

Cheers, but just a quick blat on ya 690 would do. It's probably more fun than beer (and that means a lot coming from me :drinkup:. I like beer).

Box'a'bits

9th April 2010, 18:54

Anybody got a spare bed going in their cabin? (I've never heard myself snore I promise) Otherwise I'd better call up & book something. Cheers Clint
Sent a PM. Cheers, Steve

MXNUT

9th April 2010, 19:16

I wonder if MXNUT has factered in opotiki road ,between Otanui & Okahukura----it,s gotta take the prize for the narrowest,twistiest road in N.Z.:niceone:

Yep sure have, it was on the Route to ride last year but we ran out of daylight.

Wont be makin that mistake again, id say it would rate right up there as one of the best ( read nastiest ) public roads around the north island anyway !

.chris

9th April 2010, 21:32

awe mate just get a couple of boxes we'll help ya get through it
Thanks dino, always nice to know I have mates around willing to lend a hand :Punk:

Cheers, but just a quick blat on ya 690 would do. It's probably more fun than beer (and that means a lot coming from me :drinkup:. I like beer).
That too can be arranged.

dino3310

9th April 2010, 23:37

Thanks dino, always nice to know I have mates around willing to lend a hand :Punk:

.

yeah bro i got ya back :laugh:

junkmanjoe

11th April 2010, 20:31

yeah bro i got ya back :laugh:
broke back mountain style

mark whats the plan, 42nd first or fishers.. on sunday.

JMJ

alane

12th April 2010, 08:44

Did the 42nd traverse yesterday on my own.-----Thought ,hell,if I do it on these tyres in the wet,Im in trouble.(Nearly bald TKC80 ,& a Dunlop knobbly,badly cupped ,now,on the front.That I,d bought second hand for $5/the pair,on Trademe:yes:) Don,t want to replace em ,till the spring.:blink:
A perfect day:sunny:,weather wise,took a bit longer than I thought,both getting there (180km up the "Lost World" hiway) & the track itself,nearly 3 hours,with "yakking" to hunters,& a little bit of reconicense on foot.(Bloody steep downhill,thought,if it ain,t the track,& I,ve gotta get back up,I mighten,t make it.)mind you,I overshot the Koopors road---little signage-- ,& finnished up in an area thats being logged,a bit further up.But a guy getting firewood set me right ,down some cool forestry roads.
Won,t spoil it ,by describing the track itself,but it is an adventure,would do it again tomorrow,if I had time.
One thing that made me laugh,near the start,a ute came round the corner ,through the overhanging scrub,pulling------a caravan------a folddown one,admittadly,-----but looked ,so out of place.:yes:
Comming home was slow----blown high beam (again) & cold ,hit the shed @ 8 pm.
You guys are going to have --fun---fun -----fun----- Anzac weekend.:yes:
:2thumbsup ALANE

& then-----Fishers track-------untouched----:yes:

dino3310

12th April 2010, 14:33

:innocent:
broke back mountain style

mark whats the plan, 42nd first or fishers.. on sunday.

JMJ

;):buggerd::shake::kick::drinkup::thud:

MXNUT

12th April 2010, 19:12

mark whats the plan, 42nd first or fishers.. on sunday.

JMJ

If the weather holds, we might do fishers in reverse ( uphill ) then the 42nd.
We can decide on the day.

Box'a'bits

12th April 2010, 20:57

Lady at the Taumaranui Holiday Park wanted to know if we wanted assistance with any after match events (spit roast or similar). I told her given the nos expected & the length of the day, didn't really expect too much 'after the event' energy levels. Feel free to tell me I'm wrong....:shifty:

We also discussed potential to leave gear at the Holiday Park while we did Fishers & 42nd. No issues with that.

dino3310

12th April 2010, 21:22

fish n chip a 6pack and sleep:yes:

junkmanjoe

12th April 2010, 21:51

which chaps are riding from welly, what day,s and times your thinking of leaving, direction..or plans..

ive a cabin and a spare bed at this stage.

JMJ

.chris

12th April 2010, 23:04

which chaps are riding from welly, what day,s and times your thinking of leaving, direction..or plans..

ive a cabin and a spare bed at this stage.

JMJ
Might take you up on that spare bed if I can, MarkS was apparently organising somewhere else, but sounds like the main group is staying at the camp grounds, so I might as well.

MXNUT

13th April 2010, 20:12

1 spare bed in our cabin too, if anyone else needs it

junkmanjoe

13th April 2010, 21:10

my cabin is booked...see you sluts sat night some time...

JMJ

stormtrooper

13th April 2010, 22:39

junkmanjoe

14th April 2010, 08:32

Thinking of riding up on sat with marks, but could be keen on the friday for a more relaxed ride. who is heading up from welly? any beds left at the camping ground?
When are you heading up Joe? BMWRSNUT are you still thinking of heading up friday?

STORMTROOPER
saturday morn. earlyish

to options im keen on

1 old wanganui river road.

2 desert road and keen to find the tree trunk gorge, been told its a bit of a must see.... then ride out hiway 41 through the native forest or 47 or 46 past the lakes to taumarunui
im favoring tree trunk gorge on way up,

i was thinking to keep it basic as to try and arrive at the motor camp in the light...

sunday arvo subject to finish time.. possibly do the wanganui river road,,

JMJ

bart

14th April 2010, 20:34

Eddieb

14th April 2010, 20:39

junkmanjoe

14th April 2010, 20:47

you just done your house up mate..

Ohhh house warming party coming up soon.....:yes:

party...:Punk:..party...:Punk:

bart

14th April 2010, 21:16

Why do I keep reading she'll instead of we'll in that?

Haha....you're not wrong. There goes my plans of getting a new bike.

you just done your house up mate..

Yeah I know. Time to start all over again, just with a BIGGER house (as if 3 bedrooms and 2 living areas ain't enough).

:Offtopic:

junkmanjoe

14th April 2010, 21:25

you forgot the BIG garage...silly...:scooter:

.chris

14th April 2010, 21:59

I may have to bail. :bye:

There's a small chance we'll be buying a new house in the next couple of weeks, so I'll have to get this one ready for sale real quick. I'll know by early next week.

I hate moving. :angry:

No excuses mate, I bought a house at auction and less than 72 hours later I was riding some wicked south island roads, and that was over 2000km away (I did use an aeroplane so I kinda cheated getting there!), but then again I did have to rush back up the country to help the partner pack, but I did manage a few weeks of epic riding before i got home.

Remember KCAR=ride on the 690... Just to keep you motivated (not to mention the beer).
Which makes me think, I may bring a bottle of bourbon with me on this trip, I remember being quite cold last time, nothing like a good stiff drink to keep you warm, and to prepare you for a night in a cabin with Joe and Eddie.

Eddieb

14th April 2010, 22:07

blah blah blah..... I may bring a bottle of bourbon with me on this trip, I remember being quite cold last time, nothing like a good stiff drink to keep you warm, and to prepare you for a night in a cabin with Joe and Eddie.

You can stay in our cabin anytime.

junkmanjoe

14th April 2010, 22:37

Oh SHIT.........any one wana swap beds....two burbon drinkers....

Box'a'bits

14th April 2010, 22:42

Oh SHIT.........any one wana swap beds....two burbon drinkers....
Potentially have a spare bunk.....Guess I'll know early next week.<_<:shifty::mellow:

agricon

15th April 2010, 14:25

Would it be a problem to do just Saturday only I have a works party to attend on Saturday night.

tri boy

15th April 2010, 17:46

Just got the laptop back:Punk: so I'm sticking my hand up for a bunk in one of the rooms. (MXnut, is that spare one still available?)
I'll wobble down to Otro with Dino on Sat morn.
Chur

Eddieb

15th April 2010, 18:26

Don't forget to register, so far it looks like only 9 are coming.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2010-4-25&e=2480&c=1

junkmanjoe

15th April 2010, 18:53

Don't forget to register, so far it looks like only 9 are coming.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2010-4-25&e=2480&c=1

where you learn to count.....

i count 10

dino3310

15th April 2010, 19:24

Which makes me think, I may bring a bottle of bourbon with me on this trip, I remember being quite cold last time, nothing like a good stiff drink to keep you warm, and to prepare you for a night in a cabin with Joe and Eddie.

:lol: thats what did it for me last year

MXNUT

15th April 2010, 19:26

Just got the laptop back:Punk: so I'm sticking my hand up for a bunk in one of the rooms. (MXnut, is that spare one still available?)
I'll wobble down to Otro with Dino on Sat morn.
Chur

Yep its already got your name on it. Dino sorted that one out.

MXNUT

15th April 2010, 19:30

I remember being quite cold last time, nothing like a good stiffy to keep you warm, and to prepare you for a night in a cabin with Joe and Eddie.

Id be a bit worried about that comment Joe & Eddie, I might ask the lady at the camp to give you a cabin away from all the others.

dino3310

15th April 2010, 19:31

where you learn to count.....

i count 10

well 23 voted on the poll, there was 6 voted for anzac and 10 for any of the above so by my counts there should be atleast 16 signed up so sign up ya bugga's

junkmanjoe

15th April 2010, 20:09

Id be a bit worried about that comment Joe & Eddie, I might ask the lady at the camp to give you a cabin away from all the others.

your just jealous cauz you missed out, on the spare bed in our cabin....

you know where the party will be at...if the shack is a rocking,:Punk:,,your all welcome to come a knocking........................................:P unk:

dino3310

15th April 2010, 21:01

...if the shack is a rocking,:Punk:,,your all welcome to come a knocking........................................:P unk:

all sounds a bit gay bro204424

:lol:

junkmanjoe

15th April 2010, 21:17

well, i was going to let you have a ride on my bike.......................

Taz

16th April 2010, 09:04

I used up all my April adv riding allowance on the mohaka......... :cry:

Devil

16th April 2010, 17:35

FFS. I now have Thursday to Sunday available, but my darn big gas tank for the TTR is on backorder and probably isn't going to arrive for anothe century or so.

dino3310

16th April 2010, 18:23

FFS. I now have Thursday to Sunday available, but my darn big gas tank for the TTR is on backorder and probably isn't going to arrive for anothe century or so.

and what..... thats not a good enough excuse to pull out.

Devil

17th April 2010, 11:20

Getting 110km to reserve is one hell of an irritation!
Neverminding that, now that I have to the time off I thought I better catch up with family in wellington and take the BMW for its last long trip before sale :(

dino3310

17th April 2010, 15:08

Getting 110km to reserve is one hell of an irritation!
:(

ooh, that 1 tiny tank...
just been looking at some spec's, 10ltr tank with average of 19klms per litre(stock bike).
is it uncorked and jetted cause it seems a little to thirsty for stock.
The acerbis 22ltr fixed that prob for the xr:Punk:

dino3310

18th April 2010, 17:17

This time next week i should have just pulled in, opened my first beer and sat my tired arse on the couch :woohoo:

cool only 6 sleeps to go

Eddieb

19th April 2010, 07:59

Looks like there might be the odd light shower Saturday and Sunday. If we are lucky it will be just enough to make Fishers all snotty and greasy.

I'm charging the camera batteries now.

.chris

19th April 2010, 10:34

I am looking a bit doubtful for making it for all of Saturdays ride, any chance of getting a rough route map, so I can pick somewhere to try and meet up with the group along the way?
I know you will only be able to give me a pretty rough place/time estimate, and I am not too worried if I end up riding down to Taumaranui solo, but would be nice to meet the sat ground along the way if I can.

Cheers
Chris

MXNUT

19th April 2010, 21:21

I am looking a bit doubtful for making it for all of Saturdays ride, any chance of getting a rough route map, so I can pick somewhere to try and meet up with the group along the way?
Cheers
Chris

Only likely place to meeet would be in PioPio at lunch time @ 12.00.

Rest of time will be in the middle of nowhere until we hit Taumarunui

.chris

19th April 2010, 21:39

Only likely place to meeet would be in PioPio at lunch time @ 12.00.

Rest of time will be in the middle of nowhere until we hit Taumarunui

Cheers Mark, I figured PioPio would be a through point, sounds like meeting you guys there around lunchtime could be the plan for me.
I will probably come down via Waitomo Valley Rd/Waipuna Rd so I don't die of SH boredom before I get there.

How many km's are you looking at after PioPio?

dino3310

20th April 2010, 18:53

I'l have to meet you Piopio too Mark as my young fellas first rugby game of the seasons at 9:00, so i'l B line it straight to Piopio and wait for use there.

Brents puta is on the frizz again, so who evers meeting at 2whatas can you flick him a txt or pm me and i'l pass the info on.

cheers
Dino

bart

20th April 2010, 19:44

I'm out. Can't get a new clutch cable until next week. They're having to get one in from Japan. The DR650 must be one of the most popular bikes around, and no clutch cables in the whole country ?:shit::weird:

Looks like the house sale is going to happen sooner than we expected also, so should spend some time around here sorting this place out. :angry:

dino3310

20th April 2010, 19:48

bart

20th April 2010, 19:51

mate any half decent mechanic can make one up

Yeah, but I'd always be thinking 'what if it lets go', when I'm miles from anywhere.

Eddieb

20th April 2010, 20:41

Have you rung around? I'm very sceptical of stock control systems. especially ones that supposedly check other stores. Ring Wellington motorcycles or the Suzuki Dealer (Boyds?) in Hamilton and ask them directly.

NordieBoy

20th April 2010, 21:23

I'm out. Can't get a new clutch cable until next week. They're having to get one in from Japan. The DR650 must be one of the most popular bikes around, and no clutch cables in the whole country ?:shit::weird:

There's 2nd hand ones just lying around on spare bikes down here.

In other news, cush drive rubbers are $84NZ a set :shit:
Or $48US for a set from ProCycle :Punk:

rogerh

20th April 2010, 21:31

Bart

Suzuki Dealer (Boyds?) in Hamilton

I'm going there in the morning. Do you want me to ask?

marks

20th April 2010, 21:57

In other news, cush drive rubbers are $84NZ a set :shit:
Or $48US for a set from ProCycle :Punk:

$70nz for the klr - makes a big difference

Box'a'bits

20th April 2010, 22:23

Okay, Marks, Stormtrooper & I intend to ride up to Taumaranui this Friday morning, leaving the Waikanae coffee cart SH1 at 8.00am. We are looking to stage an attack on the 42nd Friday afternoon (before any other riff-raff spoil it). Ride up via Fielding, peep-o-day, Taihape. Any one want to hook up on the way please let me know. Steve

dino3310

20th April 2010, 22:27

Yeah, but I'd always be thinking 'what if it lets go', when I'm miles from anywhere.
make 2
use till the new one arrives and keep them as spares.

bart

20th April 2010, 22:40

Bart

I'm going there in the morning. Do you want me to ask?

Thanks, but I doubt it would get here plus fitted, before Friday.

It'd be interesting to see if they have one on the shelf though.

There'll be other rides. :bye: I've got more fun things to do anyway, like wallpapering, and painting. Much more fun then riding stinky motorbikes through some of the most awesomest scenery around. Who wants to waste a perfectly good weekend riding bikes anyway. Dumb idea. :crybaby:

dino3310

20th April 2010, 22:49

overnight courier

Eddieb

20th April 2010, 22:58

Yep, if you can get one overnight then plenty of time to fit it.

rogerh

21st April 2010, 06:32

It'd be interesting to see if they have one on the shelf though.

I will ask. Does the year matter? Or are they mostly all the same? Will post again late morning

bart

21st April 2010, 17:40

overnight courier

This is Dannevirke. The overnight courier has been known to take three days. :blink:

rogerh

21st April 2010, 17:41

Bart, better late than never. A few serious distractions today.

Boyds don't have a clutch cable, and funnily enough said none were due into the country until next week.

But they said a better bet would be a repair, as the genuine one was a bit much at about $75, and suggested I go to Apex (here in Hamilton), and get them to make me a new one. Or inner. Or outer. Or whatever I needed. Sorry....

Also just as another data point, was looking at cush drive rubbers for KTM 640. $56 inclusive for a set. Yep those KTM parts are expensive all right.

dino3310

21st April 2010, 17:57

This is Dannevirke. The overnight courier has been known to take three days. :blink:

sounds like my piston via courier from auckland its only an 1.5 hour drive but it took 4 days and one angry phone call to the courier for it to get here

MXNUT

21st April 2010, 19:05

How many km's are you looking at after PioPio?

Morning to PioPio is 125 kms

Afternoon from PioPio to taumarunui 190 kms

Eddieb

21st April 2010, 19:12

Better pack your wellies, showers both days.

That will just make Fishers more fun.

.chris

21st April 2010, 20:34

Better pack your wellies, showers both days.

That will just make Fishers more fun.

Damn cause my rainproof gear is balls.
Thermal layers it is then, at least if I am wet I can be warmish.

I am now looking likely to make it for the whole satruday, now I just need to find a fun way to get to Kawhia in the dark :blink:

dino3310

22nd April 2010, 14:41

Better pack your wellies, showers both days.

That will just make Fishers more fun.

bollocks http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=7

Eddieb

22nd April 2010, 17:15

bollocks http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=7

Thats all squiggly lines and an acid trip to me.

When I posted metservice said showers, thats now beeing changed and it looks like mostly fine for the weekend.
http://metservice.com/towns-cities/taumarunui

Cary

22nd April 2010, 17:48

So, possibly some rain, possibly fine, rivers may be high but possibly not, possibly cold........

Sounds about the usual mix of forecasts!! :wari:

Box'a'bits

22nd April 2010, 18:05

So, possibly some rain, possibly fine, rivers may be high but possibly not, possibly cold........Sounds about the usual mix of forecasts!! :wari:
If you've watched the metvuw forecasts for the last week they have been all over the place. This am looked like saturday was going to very wet. Now... not so much. Best just to do it.!

.chris

22nd April 2010, 18:25

If you've watched the metvuw forecasts for the last week they have been all over the place. This am looked like saturday was going to very wet. Now... not so much. Best just to do it.!

Yep just do it.
I am not afraid of a little rain, I am also not afraid to complain about how cold and wet I am because of said rain.

I am looking forward to a fun weekend away. I feel like I have earnt it (been working far too much lately).

dino3310

22nd April 2010, 19:12

rains good, it keeps the tourist and fairweather tossers off the coastal gravel:Punk:

oh and the dust i hate fookin dust so rain is good

alane

22nd April 2010, 20:24

to the back of the bike

alane

22nd April 2010, 20:35

WELL!!!!!!------A bouy actually----------for when your bike gets carried away downstream in the flooded river,then you can find it & fish it out of a deep hole.:yes: :clap:

Glad I did it in brilliant :sunny: last week.

I can feel an ------ADVENTURE----- comming up.

Dunno how that other crap got posted????? :shifty: :shit:

dino3310

23rd April 2010, 07:51

:woohoo: 1 sleep to go

Crisis management

23rd April 2010, 18:01

I have to pull out due to falling apart vehicles up here, bloody Isuzu!

Have a good ride and someone please get a pic of Cary having a lie down!

Eddieb

23rd April 2010, 18:14

I have to pull out due to falling apart vehicles up here, bloody Isuzu!

Have a good ride and someone please get a pic of Cary having a lie down!

So your truck broke, but the bikes ok?.....

I'm struggling to see the issue here.

rogson

23rd April 2010, 18:35

Hi all - my chaperon has fallen over, but I'll be there tomorrow morning.

dino3310

23rd April 2010, 19:02

Good man:niceone:

Taz

23rd April 2010, 19:30

Have fun........

junkmanjoe

23rd April 2010, 21:22

we will...

JMJ

Aslan

23rd April 2010, 21:38

ride safe you all and have a heap of fun

Crisis management

23rd April 2010, 21:50

So your truck broke, but the bikes ok?......

Spent all day sorting truck out when I was supposed to be sorting out clients work due on monday am.....now I get to work weekend!

MXNUT

24th April 2010, 07:31

Slight shower to keep the dust down but sun is out now.

See all you biatches in an hour or so

Lunch time at Piopio Dino

junkmanjoe

24th April 2010, 07:32

eddies on the road as i type, and im out the door in a matter of seconds.........................wah hoooo.....play time..

JMJ

MXNUT

25th April 2010, 18:12

Thanks for a great ride guys. Hope you are all home safe and dry.

dino3310

25th April 2010, 18:16

home safe, awesome job Camp leader another great weekend.
Great catching up with the wellywoods and aucks.
time for a soak i'm fooked. :woohoo:

stormtrooper

25th April 2010, 18:29

Back safe and sound and bikes still in one piece. Great to catch up with the other kiwi bikers and a cool fun ride with some thrills and spills.

STORMTROOPER

Aslan

25th April 2010, 19:12

home safe, awesome job Camp leader another great weekend.
Great catching up with the wellywoods and aucks.
time for a soak i'm fooked. :woohoo:

great to hear you had a good / tiring time Dino - I guess your XR went well! Cheers Aslan

Aslan

25th April 2010, 19:13

Back safe and sound and bikes still in one piece. Great to catch up with the other kiwi bikers and a cool fun ride with some thrills and spills.

STORMTROOPER

............. come on guys tell us about the spills - glad you had fun and hope you're all home safe

dino3310

25th April 2010, 19:32

great to hear you had a good / tiring time Dino - I guess your XR went well! Cheers Aslan

cheers mate, amazing how unfit you get when ya stop rideing for a few months, XR is AWESOME and faster than me.
as for spills... Eddie and Joe might have something to say :whistle:

agricon

25th April 2010, 19:34

Here are a couple of video's I took on Saturday. Great day and some great back roads ! Thx :-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJQ0GYO-Bo4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPmdPLE8KzM

reofix

25th April 2010, 19:53

ok ... fessing up to my spill ... the bastard took us down a closed road.. the sun was in my eyes ... and it was raining ... a chook ran out ... and i chased it down the road .. horizontally ...

all good now... bike dirty but intact ... owner a bit sore but intact

thanks mark ... great ride

Aslan

25th April 2010, 20:39

Eddieb

25th April 2010, 21:50

Oh there's plenty of stories to tell.

junkmanjoe

25th April 2010, 22:29

in the first pic, is me telling eddie to stay to the left, as someones bike is in the way.........................................

Aslan

26th April 2010, 07:56

in the first pic, is me telling eddie to stay to the left, as someones bike is in the way.........................................

yeah right! - looks like Fisher's was as usual 'slippy' to use your term Joe :)

clint640

26th April 2010, 09:33

Thanks Mark for a great wee fang down the King Country's finest backroads! :yes: Good to catch up over a few ales on Sat night too.

ok ... fessing up to my spill ... the bastard took us down a closed road.. the sun was in my eyes ... and it was raining ... a chook ran out ... and i chased it down the road .. horizontally ...

I was following Neil & I can totally corroborate his story :yes: :innocent: That chook should have got a ticket for such irresponsible behaviour.

...Just bring a bottle of scotch to the MMMMM & the truth is safe with me mate...

:laugh:
Clint

.chris

26th April 2010, 11:04

Made it home (monday AM) I gave up on the idea of doing the southern motorway with the tinted visor at night. A bed & beer at Horoitu was too good to turn down.

Got a few photos over the weekend, click for more (http://picasaweb.google.com/c.p.whitehead/ADVKCAR#).

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rogson

26th April 2010, 11:46

Thanks Mark for a great ride.
Most it was new to me which made it especially enjoyable.

dino3310

26th April 2010, 11:59

cool photos chris, had a looksey at the link.... AWESOME mate

agricon

26th April 2010, 16:12

Here's another.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFK9aHgj1JA

bart

26th April 2010, 16:39

Awesome guys. Looks like you guys had great fun. Weather must have held out also.

Nice shots Chris

.chris

26th April 2010, 16:41

Here's another.

Nice one, good to see I don't look quite as slow as I feel

agricon

26th April 2010, 17:42

Hey Chris I thought the speed of the group was good and we all kept together well. By the way you took some good photo's, nice work.

marks

26th April 2010, 18:41

Awesome guys. Looks like you guys had great fun. Weather must have held out also.

Nice shots Chris

you shouldnt be allowed to post on this thread you piking trollop...

weather was patchy on Friday and great on Sat and Sun

you would have had a blast if you'd come - 42nd x 3 and Whanga x 2 plus we had an awesome ride between Mangaweka and Fielding via Kimbolton on the way home.

Box'a'bits

26th April 2010, 19:19

Awesome guys. Looks like you guys had great fun. Weather must have held out also.
Yeah Bart, you really missed out. HUGE weekend. Hope you got that house!

Not too many photos from the w/e...too busy riding. Marks & I did our own thing Friday & Saturday (Friday - 42nd twice - 2nd attempt rained from 1/2 way, then got dark, Saturday - Old Whanga Rd there & back). Met with the guys for a few bevvies saturday night, & rode wth them Sunday. Missed out on Fishers due to Marks puncture (see Chris's photo) - damn. Regrouped with the guys for a 3rd ride down 42nd. On the ride back Sunday night - awesome ride along the ridge tops from Rangiwahia - Feilding - magic sunset. Home about 8.00pm.

1. 1st section of the 42nd
2. Tunnel Old Whanga Rd
3. Doesn't look too bad. When in doubt...gas it
4. Mark bellied out on a pipe rut. News flash - KLR runs out of ground clearance...
5. Maybe that wasn't the best line

Dont Know

26th April 2010, 19:56

Awesome ride guys, lots of laughs. I had not been through 42nd bofore so that was a first for me, thanks Mark.
Heres a few photos I took, not as good as those posted up by Chris.
1. Neil
2. Brent
3. Cary (didnt want to take his gogles off because his eyes hurt, cider!!)
4. Roger
5. Mark
6. Joe & Eddie

Dont Know

26th April 2010, 20:02

I blame the camera

bart

26th April 2010, 20:17

you shouldnt be allowed to post on this thread you piking trollop...

I'm trying to humiliate my piece of shit bike for letting me down, by leaving it on the trailer over night. That should teach it a lesson. :yes:

Clutch cable has arrived, so into the shop tomorrow.

Yeah Bart, you really missed out. HUGE weekend. Hope you got that house!

I've got my house that tidy, I'm reluctant to sell.

Eddieb

26th April 2010, 22:33

a bit of JMJ having fun on Fishers Track.

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and WRF2500

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.chris

26th April 2010, 23:26

Nice work with the videos Eddie.
I got got stuck in that same bit as JMJ in the video, but I had dino behind me to provide encouragement (not help) so I made it through.
Glad you were not behind me when I had my little "off"

I managed a moderate speed bin on the 42nd, not sure what happened, but while trying to avoid a deep rut I think I locked up the rear going a bit quick and ended up on the deck.
I was trying to keep it quiet (the partner has hissy fits about these things sometimes), but after moving some gear out of the car today she worked out something was not quite right, so I gave her a vauge description of my crash. She then asked why the left side of my face was considerably larger than the right, after a check in the mirror and she was right. My head must have hit the deck a bit harder than I thought. I am pretty sore, my forearm is pretty swolen from wrist to elbow and I have a decent bruise above my elbow (just between the shoulder and elbow pads on my jacket). My entire sholder is pretty sore and very stiff, even after a bath and some tiger balm.
I will be taking it easy for a while, might even strip the 690 and give her a really good once-over and a well deserved clean.

Hey Chris I thought the speed of the group was good and we all kept together well. By the way you took some good photo's, nice work.
The speed was great, quick enough to make it in before dark, and slow enough to enjoy the scenery.

Taz

27th April 2010, 11:43

...might even strip and give her a really good once-over and a well deserved clean.

We are definately talking about the bike and not the missus aren't we?

Cary

27th April 2010, 14:06

Great weekend guys, very nice route Mark, cheers.

Maybe i'll take it easy on the 8.2% cider next time :sick:

Always a good loop that so lets do it again soon :yes:

Special mention to WRF2500 Following you on the 950SE was some of THE best on bike laughs i've ever had!

Thanks for the test ride and now i see why you ride that like you do!! :laugh: untameable! (think i want one:))