30th Annual Brass Monkey Motorcycle Rally, Central Otago, 5 June 2010

[Kevin G]

Hi all.
Organisation is well underway for this years Brass Monkey Rally. It is the 30th this year so should be good one, heres hoping for lots of cold....
Entry forms and information is available at the Brass Monkey Web site www.brassmonkeyrally.org.nz or hopefully attached here. The web site also has merchandise and online secure electronic pre payment facility available.
We have special deals in place for ferry crossings and can arrange gear transport from various main centres in NZ as well if required.
Big Fire, Big band, Big hospitality and Big cold, dress warm and hope to see you there.
Any question just ask on here or shoot me a pm.

[Bren]

Well I hope to be down for it, and I know of one other north islander who may be coming....so how much are the ferry prices?

[SilverGrin]

It drizzled the last couple times, and there was little to no cover, so lots buggered off to bed early. Are they planning to have some sort of marquee or tent to shelter if it should rain or drizzle again?

[Coldrider]

Ferry prices should be about $146 return, bike & rider.
Drizzle, better than a summer run, problem last year it didn't snow long enough.

[Kevin G]

Well I hope to be down for it, and I know of one other north islander who may be coming....so how much are the ferry prices?

Check the web site for discount code and ring the inter-islander for details.

[Kevin G]

It drizzled the last couple times, and there was little to no cover, so lots buggered off to bed early. Are they planning to have some sort of marquee or tent to shelter if it should rain or drizzle again?

Hi. Yes rain has been a bit of an issue for the last couple of rally's but we have had 27 dry ones! The issue with the tent thing is the risk with the bonfire setting the bloody thing on fire and having a major drama...so no sorry no tent but it will not rain so no problem....

[gsx83esd]

brass has been and still is a great event , rain hail or snow , come down from hibiscus coast every year since returning from oz , cant beat it , and the beer stays cold the whole can through yyeeeeessssss ! ( and im not an L plate rider)

[scumdog]

Hmmm, five years since I last went...MAYBE time to go again..

[Ghost_Bullet]

Lookin forward to this one again, it will be my 9th in a row... been some interesting years, and one would hope this will be another.

[Flip]

This is my 22nd brass.

Going to take down my old boxer, thats if its going all going OK then. It will be a long ride at 80kph. Might stay a night in Oamaru or Twizel friday night.

[FJRider]

Are they planning to have some sort of marquee or tent to shelter if it should rain or drizzle again?

Going by past Rallys .... NO !!!!!!

[Ghost_Bullet]

This is my 22nd brass.

Going to take down my old boxer, thats if its going all going OK then. It will be a long ride at 80kph. Might stay a night in Oamaru or Twizel friday night.
Oamaru is sure a great place to kip(done that a few years), but last year made it through to Ranfurly, (that will be the plan this year also) staying at the camp ground, with a good night had...

[festus]

Missed the last couple of years due to work. Will be off this year so looking forward to it..........

[doc]

Lookin forward to this one again, it will be my 9th in a row... been some interesting years, and one would hope this will be another.

Be my 10th


Missed the last couple of years due to work. Will be off this year so looking forward to it..........

Excuses excuses. Hawaiian shirts is it ?

[xknuts]

Be my 10th

Join me in the VIP tent for free drinks & nibbles.
I collected my 20th badge last year.

[festus]

Be my 10th



Excuses excuses. Hawaiian shirts is it ?

haha........hey doc how ya goin.

10 in a row for a north north islander (main land) is a bloody good effort mate!.........

[doc]

haha........hey doc how ya goin.

10 in a row for a north north islander (main land) is a bloody good effort mate!.........

Hardly :gob: . There is a guy in Rotorua here Steve Miller that has been to every one of them.

[doc]

10 in a row for a north north islander (main land) ...

Just dont mention that we are from the :blip: "Mainland" and we will be able to return

[Ghost_Bullet]

Just dont mention that we are from the :blip: "Mainland" and we will be able to return

hehe, seems I can say stuff with out saying anything, and in saying that, I have very little to add. Saying you are from that northern land accross the straight, is almost as bad as saying you are from Oxford, out in Canturbury

[Kevin G]

Going by past Rallys .... NO !!!!!!

Hi As I said the fire and tents do not work well together.

[Kevin G]

Hi all.
Small issue with the interIslander discount rates but it should be all sorted now, sorry if it caused a few dramas.
Bring on the snow!

[Kevin G]

I hope you enjoy them, membership has its privileges! Special badges and hospitality for members who have been x10 or x 20 and this year been the 30th a small special bunch who have done all thirty will get something rather special....
Entertainment will have a few new things this year as well.

[Flip]

Well I am really looking forward to getting there again.

Think I might just head off on Friday and see how far I can get.

Think I have lost a few badges over the years but this my 20up one.

[Kevin G]

Well I am really looking forward to getting there again.

Think I might just head off on Friday and see how far I can get.

Think I have lost a few badges over the years but this my 20up one.
Hi.
You can apply for 20 up prior to the rally and get it confirmed that this is your 20th, email sec@brassmonkeyrally.org.nz to get an application form. If confirmed prior to the rally you can get your 20 up badge at this years rally. If you wait until the rally you have to wait until it can be checked which would be after the rally and then your badge is sent out.

[Emlyn]

Did the internet pre-pay thing today. This will be my first... figured if I am ever going to give up my warm bed for a Brass Monkey Rally it might as well be for a special one like the 30th! Really looking forward to it. See you all there! :)
Cheers,
Em :D

[Kevin G]

Did the internet pre-pay thing today. This will be my first... figured if I am ever going to give up my warm bed for a Brass Monkey Rally it might as well be for a special one like the 30th! Really looking forward to it. See you all there! :)
Cheers,
Em :D
Good on ya, dress warm and have fun

[Jerry74]

See everyone there !!!!!

[kerryhare]

This will be my first brass and i am really looking forward to it. We will be staying somewhere along the way on Friday to. Not sure where yet. maybe Dunedin.

[cruza]

Did the internet pre-pay thing today. This will be my first... figured if I am ever going to give up my warm bed for a Brass Monkey Rally it might as well be for a special one like the 30th! Really looking forward to it. See you all there! :)
Cheers,
Em :D

Not that long to go ! . Been a couple of years since last one , really looking forward to it.

[MotoRad-ical]

Keen as for this one.
Gravel roads from Geraldine onwards. Thats if my navigation works out.

[Guzza]

This will be my first brass and i am really looking forward to it. We will be staying somewhere along the way on Friday to. Not sure where yet. maybe Dunedin.

Taking the long way Kerry? Going via DUD from CHC will add a few K's. After seeing a guy in '86(ish) with icicles hanging off his eye lashes, from a ride through Central to the rally site, I'm convinced that SH1 and the Pig Route is the way to go. Its 400km from my doorstep, yet to decide if i will attempt to go there direct or stop for a night along the way.

[Gixxer peter]

Going again this year, but as it is the 30th we thought we would do it differently,
Blenheim to the Brass on 50cc scooters, about five of us are going to tackle it including my wife.
I am riding a c50 stepthrough that i paid $25 for.
Will be riding with no back up vehicle and carrying all the gear required for the journey and traveling the roads less traveled, through the center of the McKenzie country gravel roads and then the Danseys Pass.
Was too easy on the Busa , mind you i would rather have an off on one of these beasts than the Busa.

[Kevin G]

Going again this year, but as it is the 30th we thought we would do it differently,
Blenheim to the Brass on 50cc scooters, about five of us are going to tackle it including my wife.
I am riding a c50 stepthrough that i paid $25 for.
Will be riding with no back up vehicle and carrying all the gear required for the journey and traveling the roads less traveled, through the center of the McKenzie country gravel roads and then the Danseys Pass.
Was too easy on the Busa , mind you i would rather have an off on one of these beasts than the Busa.

Well that is bound to be character building!

[kerryhare]

Going again this year, but as it is the 30th we thought we would do it differently,
Blenheim to the Brass on 50cc scooters, about five of us are going to tackle it including my wife.
I am riding a c50 stepthrough that i paid $25 for.
Will be riding with no back up vehicle and carrying all the gear required for the journey and traveling the roads less traveled, through the center of the McKenzie country gravel roads and then the Danseys Pass.
Was too easy on the Busa , mind you i would rather have an off on one of these beasts than the Busa.

That sounds like fun.

[Spuds1234]

If anyone is taking a cage down and has a spare seat and room for some gear can you please let me know.

Cheers.

[JMemonic]

If anyone is taking a cage down and has a spare seat and room for some gear can you please let me know.

Cheers.

The one we thought we had access to is not going so yes if there is spare room somewhere.

[Emlyn]

Going again this year, but as it is the 30th we thought we would do it differently,
Blenheim to the Brass on 50cc scooters, about five of us are going to tackle it including my wife.
I am riding a c50 stepthrough that i paid $25 for.
Will be riding with no back up vehicle and carrying all the gear required for the journey and traveling the roads less traveled, through the center of the McKenzie country gravel roads and then the Danseys Pass.
Was too easy on the Busa , mind you i would rather have an off on one of these beasts than the Busa.

Rather you than me! Reckon that would do my head in!! All the best for a safe and hassle free trip :)
Cheers!
Em :)

[Gixxer peter]

Thanks yes it will be all of the above "fun" " character building" and yep it will do my head in a bit as the scooter is 1- 26th the size motor of the bike i am normally on, i supose i can read a book if i get bored??

[Flip]

I'm planning to take my old shitter down from Christchurch. It only does 70-80 kph on the open road, and thats slow enough for me. Don't think I could do it on a moped. Brought a set of handle bar mits for this trip as I could not find a set of heated bars that will fit it. At least I will have heaps of luggage space, thats one advantage of a side car.

I'm also really looking forward to the trip as well. I must remember to take Friday off. Might stay in Kurow fri night.

[Gixxer peter]

Hoping cold wont be too much of a problem as wind chill will be minimlistic.
luggage could be hassle tho, will stake it on the scooter like they do in some of those asian countrys??

[cruza]

I'm also really looking forward to the trip as well. I must remember to take Friday off. Might stay in Kurow fri night.

All my best monkeys have had the ovanite at kurow, one year involved a 1am'ish sub zero ride to omararma to drop in on a party, nutters.

[_Shrek_]

Be my 10th due to to many norfy's coming down it's being done buy ballot this year & it looks like you got the short straw :shifty: but not to worry we will look after Goblin :Punk:


Did the internet pre-pay thing today. This will be my first... figured if I am ever going to give up my warm bed for a Brass Monkey Rally it might as well be for a special one like the 30th! Really looking forward to it. See you all there! :)
Cheers,
Em :D

I thought you had a new blow up mattress that also kept you warm... trying to remember what it's called... :scratch:... but it sounded like a Mr Tripple if there's such a mattress made :innocent:

[Emlyn]

I thought you had a new blow up mattress that also kept you warm... trying to remember what it's called... :scratch:... but it sounded like a Mr Tripple if there's such a mattress made :innocent:



lol yes indeed! I will certainly be bringing along (well following to be fair) my 'Mr Triple' mattress.... I have been padding him up to ensure MY warmth!! :) :P

[Flip]

I just fitted some heated handle bars to the old shitter. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh lovely wharm hands. Must say I got used to the thermostatic ones on the Harley which maintain a set temp, but well hot then turn off will be just fine on this bike.

[JellyBellyKelly]

i'll be driving if anyone wants me to take some stuff :)

i'm in hoon hay and will be leaving early-ish Friday for party night in Kurow so drop off to my place Thursday night at latest - pm me for address / ph no

[cruza]

i'll be driving if anyone wants me to take some stuff :)


Still think ya a bit slack.....driving and sleeping in a car , isn't a brass monkey experience. Ya got a great wee bike and good riding gear.

[Guzza]

Still think ya a bit slack.....driving and sleeping in a car , isn't a brass monkey experience. Ya got a great wee bike and good riding gear.


...So cruza wont be dropping any gear off... :p

[cruza]

...So cruza wont be dropping any gear off... :p

Nah... I'll be getting all the good stuff you dropped off , ..... nice tent mate:whistle: .

Rummie not into cold weather riding , been talking last 5-6 months of driving down , just hoping to get a bite;)

[Guzza]

Haha! its always been my policy to carry my own gear to rallies. You are welcome to share my little tent though, as long as I can go on top LMAO!

[cruza]

Haha! its always been my policy to carry my own gear to rallies. You are welcome to share my little tent though, as long as I can go on top LMAO!

Pass on that ......:love: always in the past carried all the gear on the bike till rummie came along to the rallies:o

Been tempted with talk of airbeds, hot stew and bacon and eggs for breakfast..........

[kiwi cowboy]

The trailer is all set mate

[Guzza]

:shifty:
Pass on that ......:love: always in the past carried all the gear on the bike till rummie came along to the rallies:o

Been tempted with talk of airbeds, hot stew and bacon and eggs for breakfast..........

Ya big softie cruza! just make sure you save me some bacon and eggs :shifty:

[cruza]

:shifty:

Ya big softie cruza! just make sure you save me some bacon and eggs :shifty:

Yeah must be , heated grips are on the shoppin list , along with a fresh tyres for the winter.:laugh:

[Flip]

Provided my old shitter makes it down there Me and Mrs Flip will be camped on the grassy knoll over looking the lake. Drop in and join us for a whiskey. Found some over wrap handle bar heaters the other day so I am in hog heaven now. The shitter being a boxer is kind of good in winter as it keeps my feet warm and dry. Booked my leave so we are all good to go now. Better go and book some accommodation somewhere for Friday night.

I am really looking forward to the Brass now. Just got to service the old girl before we leave.

[cruza]

Provided my old shitter makes it down there Me and Mrs Flip will be camped on the grassy knoll over looking the lake. Drop in and join us for a whiskey. Found some over wrap handle bar heaters the other day so I am in hog heaven now. The shitter being a boxer is kind of good in winter as it keeps my feet warm and dry. Booked my leave so we are all good to go now. Better go and book some accommodation somewhere for Friday night.

I am really looking forward to the Brass now. Just got to service the old girl before we leave.

Same here march hare seemed like ages ago ...... really hanging out for another trip away on the bike , brass has a bit of adventure to it as well. Lookin forward to seeing the 'old shitter'.....

[kerryhare]

I am really looking forward to the Brass now. Just got to service the old girl before we leave.

Does Mrs Flip know you are calling her an old girl.:spanking:

[kerryhare]

We must book somewhere for the Friday as well.

[Ghost_Bullet]

Are we there yet...??? Apparently I need a WOF so someone told me, I had no idea... what what is with people spyin on ya through carjam? hehe. Good to know though. Thought someone had stolen me saddle bags last night while huntin through the garage for me gear. Thank god it appears I had put them under a blanket... had me goin there for a sec though.

[cruza]

Thought someone had stolen me saddle bags last night while huntin through the garage for me gear. Thank god it appears I had put them under a blanket... had me goin there for a sec though.

Damn kids selling ya stuff on trade me again aye:shifty:

[doc]

Are we there yet...??? Apparently . Thought someone had stolen me saddle bags last night while huntin through the garage for me gear. Thank god it appears I had put them under a blanket...

Fumes in the garage again huh ? :rofl: Or alzhiemers

[_Shrek_]

Are we there yet...??? Apparently I need a WOF so someone told me, I had no idea... what what is with people spyin on ya through carjam? hehe. Good to know though. Thought someone had stolen me saddle bags last night while huntin through the garage for me gear. Thank god it appears I had put them under a blanket... had me goin there for a sec though.

:laugh: you & me both twin went out to see when my WOF was due & found it had run out in March :shit:


Fumes in the garage again huh ? :rofl: Or alzhiemers

tiz the guzzy fumes :blink: alzhiemers left him long ago :confused:

[Goblin]

Finally found last years efforts.

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A tad dark but you get the picture ;)


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[WuZards-Eugene]

Alrighty, ferry now booked for friday 8pm, hopefully should be at the site around lunch time on saturday. Shall be an interesting ride down, as I have never known what snow is like so i will definitely be having an experience.

[JellyBellyKelly]

i'll be popping my brass cherry too..... too chicken to ride there though! :cold:

[doc]

Alrighty, ferry now booked for friday 8pm, hopefully should be at the site around lunch time on saturday. Shall be an interesting ride down, as I have never known what snow is like so i will definitely be having an experience.

You might be pushing the envelope here a bit. Friday 8pm sailing is going to get you to Picton around 11ish, then 12 hours to do close to 700km, starting off in the dark :cold: No medals for freezing ya nuts off. Might be a badge for staying the night tho.

[_Shrek_]

:wari: :Punk: :blink: :clap: :2thumbsup :woohoo: :kick: :doobey: :drinknsin Lets do that again


:wait: only 17 :zzzz:

[kiwi cowboy]

You might be pushing the envelope here a bit. Friday 8pm sailing is going to get you to Picton around 11ish, then 12 hours to do close to 700km, starting off in the dark :cold: No medals for freezing ya nuts off. Might be a badge for staying the night tho.

Hey doc.
The trailer is hooked up ready lol

[far queue]

i'll be popping my brass cherry too..... too chicken to ride there though! :cold:Then it doesn't count! It's a BIKE rally for gods sake!

[cruza]

Then it doesn't count! It's a BIKE rally for gods sake!

Been thru this.......:shutup:...... tis really bout the ride there and back for the brass aye.
guess everyones idea of third base is different. :innocent:

Did I inspire ya last sunday to come down this year? , Should be trump heaven at kurow on friday night! :shifty::yes:

[_Shrek_]

Hey doc.
The trailer is hooked up ready lol

:rofl: & i have a spare chain & miSTa has alredy given him the back sprocket :blink:

[far queue]

Been thru this.......:shutup:...... tis really bout the ride there and back for the brass aye.
guess everyones idea of third base is different. :innocent:To me ALL bike rallies are about going on a bike and only taking what you can carry on your bike. I also believe that badges should only be handed out as you leave the site the following morning on your bike.


Did I inspire ya last sunday to come down this year? , Should be trump heaven at kurow on friday night! :shifty::yes:We'll see, but if I do it'll be on the bike.

[Flip]

i'll be popping my brass cherry too..... too chicken to ride there though! :cold:

Happy to pick you up from the car park and get you onto the site on my old side car shitter. Then you have ridden to the rally and are fully entitled to the rank and privileges that go with doing so.

[doc]

:rofl: & i have a spare chain & miSTa has alredy given him the back sprocket :blink:
:gob: Ferk off ! I was only given a chain, used at that. Still waiting for the sprockets. Not long to go so hurry up . I need them before I can leave. Even got a trailer sorted, just got to get there first. :finger:

[_Shrek_]

:gob: Ferk off ! I was only given a chain, used at that. Still waiting for the sprockets. Not long to go so hurry up . I need them before I can leave. Even got a trailer sorted, just got to get there first. :finger:

:Oops: I got the sprockets :laugh: just as well you got a trailer sorted, so I'll just wait till ya get here :stupid: just as well i can :apumpin:

[_Shrek_]

Then you have ridden to the rally and are fully entitled to the rank and privileges that go with doing so.


:clap: a BM virgin :shifty:

[Mr Triple]

Got my prepaid ticket... really looking forward to this, haven't been down for 3 years and looking forward to catching up with everyone. Looking forward to a good social night on Friday night too, look out Ranfurly! :)

[Flip]

3 weeks to go...... Just did the fork oils and took the air filter out, washed and reoiled it.

Next the dif and gear box oils. Then the motor oil. Then pack the bike and we are off.

[miSTa]

:rofl: & i have a spare chain & miSTa has alredy given him the back sprocket :blink:


:Oops: I got the sprockets :laugh: just as well you got a trailer sorted, so I'll just wait till ya get here :stupid: just as well i can :apumpin:
Sigh, old people...you have to laugh at them I suppose.


:gob: Ferk off ! I was only given a chain, used at that. Still waiting for the sprockets. Not long to go so hurry up . I need them before I can leave. Even got a trailer sorted, just got to get there first. :finger:
Happy 1000 posts, you'll be able to play with the big boys soon.


Got my prepaid ticket... really looking forward to this, haven't been down for 3 years and looking forward to catching up with everyone. Looking forward to a good social night on Friday night too, look out Ranfurly! :)
Should a be a good night, just watch out for GB though - he's bringing Mrs Palmer and her five daughter along....

[cruza]

Happy to pick you up from the car park and get you onto the site on my old side car shitter. Then you have ridden to the rally and are fully entitled to the rank and privileges that go with doing so.

:blink: . be 2 wheels and green not 3:bleh: flash new helmet too to look the part!

anyway is the cupcake girl coming along? :shifty:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Got my prepaid ticket... really looking forward to this, haven't been down for 3 years and looking forward to catching up with everyone. Looking forward to a good social night on Friday night too, look out Ranfurly! :)

Ha ha I got mine a few weeks ago, and lost it... was hunting for a while Tuesday night.... and found it.... damn I seems to be loosing lots at the mo.

[cruza]

Got my prepaid ticket... really looking forward to this, haven't been down for 3 years and looking forward to catching up with everyone. Looking forward to a good social night on Friday night too, look out Ranfurly! :)

I feel bad now 25th was my last ............:o

[cruza]

Ha ha I got mine a few weeks ago, and lost it... was hunting for a while Tuesday night.... and found it.... damn I seems to be loosing lots at the mo.

was it on trademe?:innocent:

[KiwiPhoenix]

anyway is the cupcake girl coming along? :shifty:

Which one? I may be coming along, still working out a few details!!

[cruza]

Which one? I may be coming along, still working out a few details!!


minor details i hope!! see ya on the road then:yes:

[XF650]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/123276-Brass-Monkey-2010-by-gravel

[KiwiPhoenix]

minor details i hope!! see ya on the road then:yes:

Of course, nothing to do with the bike and more to do with planning!

[JellyBellyKelly]

Then it doesn't count! It's a BIKE rally for gods sake!

so i guess i won't be bringing stew for Sat night dinner or bacon & eggs for brekkie for you either? :love:

[JellyBellyKelly]

Happy to pick you up from the car park and get you onto the site on my old side car shitter. Then you have ridden to the rally and are fully entitled to the rank and privileges that go with doing so.

thank you honey, that's very thoughtful of you :hug:

[geoffc]

Ha ha ...damn I seems to be loosing lots at the mo.
I have spare marbles if you are worried GB. How is the health?

[Coldrider]

Which is the quickest way to go, from the east coast heading south and turn up the pig route at palmerston, or turn inland at the south side of the waitaki river and go over danseys pass, sprotsbike but can handle gravel very well.

[Flip]

Which is the quickest way to go, from the east coast heading south and turn up the pig route at palmerston, or turn inland at the south side of the waitaki river and go over danseys pass, sprotsbike but can handle gravel very well.

The pig route is the quickest by far.

Danseys is a bit harder than a gravel road and you could ride the pig route twice before you got a road bike over danseys once.

[Coldrider]

The pig route is the quickest by far.

Danseys is a bit harder than a gravel road and you could ride the pig route twice before you got a road bike over danseys once.thanks, I may be pushed for time this year.

[FJRider]

Which is the quickest way to go, from the east coast heading south and turn up the pig route at palmerston, or turn inland at the south side of the waitaki river and go over danseys pass, sprotsbike but can handle gravel very well.

The Danseys route is with 50 km's of gravel ... about half of that (steep) up hill, or down hill. A pretty loose surface at the moment.

[XF650]

The Danseys route is with 50 km's of gravel ... about half of that (steep) up hill, or down hill. A pretty loose surface at the moment.

...perfect....

[FJRider]

...perfect....

:lol: For YOU, but not for an FJ though ... but seeing how I wont need to cross it to get to the Brass ... all is well :yes:

[KiwiPhoenix]

:lol: For YOU, but not for an FJ though ... but seeing how I wont need to cross it to get to the Brass ... all is well :yes:

Thats good to hear!!:rofl:

[SLTaylor69]

The pig route is the quickest by far.

Danseys is a bit harder than a gravel road and you could ride the pig route twice before you got a road bike over danseys once.

You got that right! i took my sportsbike over that a couple of years ago not realising it was gravel, looked like a shortcut on the map....terrible ride

[_Shrek_]

You got that right! i took my sportsbike over that a couple of years ago not realising it was gravel, looked like a shortcut on the map....terrible ride

:laugh: but you will never forget it aye sonny :blink:

[Jerry74]

Hey Shrek how are you mate??

Are you going to the Brass, I have your Hororata patch so I will bring it with me

[_Shrek_]

Hey Shrek how are you mate??

Are you going to the Brass, I have your Hororata patch so I will bring it with me

cheers mate :apint: cya there

[98tls]

cheers mate :apint: cya there

Seems i am making a huggeeeee pot of soup for the Canterbury rabble,as ive the weekend off may well feed em and join them.See ya there fella.

[_Shrek_]

Seems i am making a huggeeeee pot of soup for the Canterbury rabble,as ive the weekend off may well feed em and join them.See ya there fella.

still got that can of woody's in my fridge from the Hare, best I :drinkup: before you do :laugh:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Seems i am making a huggeeeee pot of soup for the Canterbury rabble,as ive the weekend off may well feed em and join them.See ya there fella.

Member the last time ya made a pot of somthin for us Canty folk... ya blimin pissed off before we arrived, all we could see was pot bubblin througha wind-a'
Look afta that donkey now ya hear!

[98tls]

Member the last time ya made a pot of somthin for us Canty folk... ya blimin pissed off before we arrived, all we could see was pot bubblin througha wind-a'
Look afta that donkey now ya hear!

I turned up did i not,though a tad late,been talking to A,plan is lunch here friday and go from there,will make you a seperate brew and instead of pig shanks will cut a leg off a Donkey.

[98tls]

still got that can of woody's in my fridge from the Hare, best I :drinkup: before you do :laugh:

Nope,tell Mrs S i want it bought to the Monkey to be consumed at my leisure.........................good boy,do as your told.

[JimO]

still got that can of woody's in my fridge from the Hare, best I :drinkup: before you do :laugh:

it will have gone off by now best to tip it out

[doc]

it will have gone off by now best to tip it out

All he had was the can I think

[cruza]

I turned up did i not,though a tad late,been talking to A,plan is lunch here friday and go from there,will make you a seperate brew and instead of pig shanks will cut a leg off a Donkey.

bloody awesome, rummie and me sitting here test driving 2 bottles of rum and bourbon we got for the brass, fark roll on the next few weeks lol.

[98tls]

bloody awesome, rummie and me sitting here test driving 2 bottles of rum and bourbon we got for the brass, fark roll on the next few weeks lol.

Indeed,still waiting for that prick in England to get back to me re "bits",typical,lazy fuckin Pom.

[cruza]

Indeed,still waiting for that prick in England to get back to me re "bits",typical,lazy fuckin Pom.

Yeah no stress , doing the monkey then bike be off the road for a while to do suspension , crash armour, new exhaust , and will have a look few other things, think I might own this bike for than 12mths:yes:

[JellyBellyKelly]

just need to get that adv bike as well....... :)

[_Shrek_]

Member the last time ya made a pot of somthin for us Canty folk... ya blimin pissed off before we arrived, all we could see was pot bubblin througha wind-a'
Look afta that donkey now ya hear!

yeah I remember that ended up eating at the corner place, will just have to :kick: him if'n he does it again or make him drink wine :laugh:

[_Shrek_]

Nope,tell Mrs S i want it bought to the Monkey to be consumed at my leisure.........................good boy,do as your told.

:yeah: right

[miSTa]

I turned up did i not,though a tad late,been talking to A,plan is lunch here friday and go from there,will make you a seperate brew and instead of pig shanks will cut a leg off a Donkey.

He is the bloody donkey! :shutup:

Good shit Mike, I'll buy a beer at the next rally then let you buy me a couple of bourbons :apint: See ya in a couple of weeks.

[mattsdakar]

See you all there
A group of eight fellow Chch adventurers are doing a five day offroad trip starting Albury on Friday

[SLTaylor69]

:laugh: but you will never forget it aye sonny :blink:

Haha na mate, wont forget that long slow unstable ride through the danseys. I think ill save that one for the truck

[_Shrek_]

Haha na mate, wont forget that long slow unstable ride through the danseys. I think ill save that one for the truck

you could always trade up :blip: & get a real :ride: then travel with the canty rabble over land & see country that people only dream about :Punk:

hope we cya at the BM :apint:

ps you can get there by tar :laugh:

[Emlyn]

Woohoo!! Getting close now! Have decided investing in some heated grips might be a good idea or I will be holding the Rabble up every time I have to stop and thaw out my fingers! Now to find the best deal, and the time for Mr Triple to install them! :)

[FJRider]

Woohoo!! Getting close now! Have decided investing in some heated grips might be a good idea or I will be holding the Rabble up every time I have to stop and thaw out my fingers! Now to find the best deal, and the time for Mr Triple to install them! :)

A few extra pairs of gloves too ... wet gloves going home is NOT fun ... with no stress trying to dry them out at the rally ...

[_Shrek_]

Woohoo!! Getting close now! Have decided investing in some heated grips might be a good idea or I will be holding the Rabble up every time I have to stop and thaw out my fingers! Now to find the best deal, and the time for Mr Triple to install them! :)

Ian (long wheelie)around at wofman's or dirt action will do a good job of supply & fit & not charge you an arm & leg

:clap: only 10 or 11 :zzzz: depending on what day you leave :woohoo:

[SDU]

Woohoo!! Getting close now! Have decided investing in some heated grips might be a good idea or I will be holding the Rabble up every time I have to stop and thaw out my fingers! Now to find the best deal, and the time for Mr Triple to install them! :)
Better hurry up & get them on it's winter already!
Shrek is right but if Ian @ Glouster moters does a good deal but if he can't get them in time, try budget or pitlane. Ian @just motorcycles might have heated gloves-not sure about grips but call him as well, OR you can buy a faster bike with some already installed what more off an excuse do you need:innocent:

[FJRider]

Going by current weather conditions down this way .... WET weather gear will (should) be more of a priority... :lol:

[SDU]

Haha na mate, wont forget that long slow unstable ride through the danseys. I think ill save that one for the truck

I won't forget the Danseys either I Loved it. It was my first big trip RIDING to a rally- yip the Brass. The Danseys pub worth it too!

But I think this time it is the pig route for me- did Matakitaki Valley recently & that was bloody hard going on the Thruxton.

[doc]

Going by current weather conditions down this way .... WET weather gear will (should) be more of a priority... :lol:

Wot wet n cold. Never said anything about that on the entry form.

[FJRider]

Wot wet n cold. Never said anything about that on the entry form.

The GOOD news is .... it's ON regardless of ANY weather conditions at the time (it DOES say that on the entry form)

[_Shrek_]

Wot wet n cold. Never said anything about that on the entry form.

thats coz the :sunny: is going to be out so you only need ya summer weight leathers & wont need hot grips :blink:


ps - :Oops: just read acknowledgement entry :shifty:

[doc]

thats coz the :sunny: is going to be out so you only need ya summer weight leathers & wont need hot grips :blink:


ps - :Oops: just read acknowledgement entry :shifty:
Phfffft hot grips are for sissies.


Faaark what did it say ?

[FJRider]

Phfffft hot grips are for sissies.


Faaark what did it say ?

so ... what are you riding to the rally on ???

[doc]

so ... what are you riding to the rally on ???
Don't know yet. Going to surround myself with friends .

[Ghost_Bullet]

At least one thing, no need to wash the bike... the amount of water outside is awesome.fun fun fun

[FJRider]

See ya there ...

[_Shrek_]

i cya the two tripple lurkers :drinkup:

[cruza]

Going by current weather conditions down this way .... WET weather gear will (should) be more of a priority... :lol:

Looking at pics on news tonite....maybe a snorkel for the bike as well:blink:

[FJRider]

Looking at pics on news tonite....maybe a snorkel for the bike as well:blink:

Nah .... knobblies to get on and OFF the site ... rain tends to make the site a tad muddy ...

[cruza]

i cya the two tripple lurkers :drinkup:

dry nite , got work in the morning<_<

[cruza]

Nah .... knobblies to get on and OFF the site ... rain tends to make the site a tad muddy ...

tis a bit of a up hill climb ....... nice having wide bars and a smooth engine.

[FJRider]

tis a bit of a up hill climb ....... nice having wide bars and a smooth engine.

a gentle hand on the throttle helps ...

[cruza]

a gentle hand on the throttle helps ...

I keep telling her that too....................:shifty:

[Flip]

Next week. Got the tent and the camping gear packed. Nothing to stop me going but the leaving now.

[Gixxer peter]

Got the mighty "turtle" running finally, two years of sitting under a tree did not help the old girl, the photo shows she is now in "tip top"condition i even replaced the old duck tape with red tape and wrapped a bandage around the pipe, i have been around the block half a dozen times so i know shes good to go.
What could possibly go wrong??

[Ghost_Bullet]

Got the mighty "turtle" running finally, two years of sitting under a tree did not help the old girl, the photo shows she is now in "tip top"condition i even replaced the old duck tape with red tape and wrapped a bandage around the pipe, i have been around the block half a dozen times so i know shes good to go.
What could possibly go wrong??

That is mighty special, nothing could go wrong with that beast!!! Can only hope everything goes right.... good luck and happy travels

[Gixxer peter]

Yep special one of a kind, note the pudding bowl used as a battery cover.

[Ghost_Bullet]

pudding bowl as a battery cover.

Perfect to, if you are buying a prepay feed, hell if I forget my eating gear, and ya find ya bowl missin... I might have taken it... hehe

[Gixxer peter]

might leak a bit , i had to drill a hole to mount it.

[98tls]

Poured down here for the last 6 days,they have just closed the road North again.Weatherman says its going to rain through till Thursday next week then Friday is supposed to be the first day without any,you guys may well time it just right,will be a huge pot of Vege Soup and toasties in Virgil st awaiting ya,Anthony or Q can you let me know a rough time that you guys will be getting here and how many,Ta.

[_Shrek_]

Poured down here for the last 6 days,they have just closed the road North again.Weatherman says its going to rain through till Thursday next week then Friday is supposed to be the first day without any,you guys may well time it just right,will be a huge pot of Vege Soup and toasties in Virgil st awaiting ya,Anthony or Q can you let me know a rough time that you guys will be getting here and how many,Ta.

at this rate & with the roads closing fast you will be on an Island & every one will have to go the Lindis :shutup:
that can of woody's is starting to look realy good :drool: & it may not make the BM :blink:

[98tls]

at this rate & with the roads closing fast you will be on an Island & every one will have to go the Lindis :shutup:
that can of woody's is starting to look realy good :drool: & it may not make the BM :blink:

Its farkin terrible eh,just got a mate and his Mrs turn up,they live 17 kms up the road to Kurow from Oamaru,been in town shopping and went to head home but got turned back at the turn-off,hes in a 4x4 but still wouldnt let him through,never mind just have to guy buy some Woddies and break out the cards.

[FJRider]

at this rate & with the roads closing fast you will be on an Island & every one will have to go the Lindis :shutup:
that can of woody's is starting to look realy good :drool: & it may not make the BM :blink:

There's around 50 roads closed already ... and if the shit keeps coming, the Lindis may not be an option either ...

"Rough and dirty" is ok ... but "wet and cold" loses it's shine pretty quickly at this time of year ...

[Flip]

Hells bells looks like it might be a wet one.

It doesn't look like it's going to be too cold. The new fabric cadura jacket is going to get a work out, it better be water proof as I don't want to pack an over coat.

How do you find out what roads are open? In the past I have called up the local garage and asked them, is there a better way when we are on the road.

[_Shrek_]

"Rough and dirty" is ok ... but "wet and cold" loses it's shine pretty quickly at this time of year ...

next time you :ride: past call in & I'll give you some of my HT.U pills :laugh:

[_Shrek_]

Hells bells looks like it might be a wet one.

It doesn't look like it's going to be too cold. The new fabric cadura jacket is going to get a work out, it better be water proof as I don't want to pack an over coat.

not to panic it's snow'n on the old man range here :Oops: has just started to rain again, never mind it'll just wash away the snow :whistle:

[98tls]

Hells bells looks like it might be a wet one.

It doesn't look like it's going to be too cold. The new fabric cadura jacket is going to get a work out, it better be water proof as I don't want to pack an over coat.

How do you find out what roads are open? In the past I have called up the local garage and asked them, is there a better way when we are on the road.

If its still raining Friday as predicted i will post up what roads are closed down here early Friday morning in this thread fwiw.

[_Shrek_]

Its farkin terrible eh,just got a mate and his Mrs turn up,they live 17 kms up the road to Kurow from Oamaru,been in town shopping and went to head home but got turned back at the turn-off,hes in a 4x4 but still wouldnt let him through,never mind just have to guy buy some Woddies and break out the cards.

well as it's persisting down now will stay in doors, may not have any left for the Brass :drinknsin just debating what to start on the cold beer or room temp red or even a chilled woody's but as you can see the red won cheers :drinkup:

Mrs S has taken the kids to town, but just as she left, she said no bike in the lounge :weep: even after I told her that I would use a tarp coz it's to cold in shed, :shifty: 2nd glass of red starting to feel brave maybe.......

[Kevin G]

Hi all.
Anyone wanting to take an adventure route over the old Dunstan trail may need to re plan...It has been closed and our info states that it is unlikely to reopen before the weekend.

Sorry incorrect, we were given the incorrect information and the trail will be open.....

[Spuds1234]

The new fabric cadura jacket is going to get a work out, it better be water proof as I don't want to pack an over coat.

How tight on space are you? Still taking down the "Old Shitter"?

[Flip]

Hell yes. The 3rd wheel and the nobblie tires just seem to be the thing for this trip. Just changed over the generator to a new one and given the old girl an oil change.

Mrs flip is coming as well.

[98tls]

well as it's persisting down now will stay in doors, may not have any left for the Brass :drinknsin just debating what to start on the cold beer or room temp red or even a chilled woody's but as you can see the red won cheers :drinkup:

Mrs S has taken the kids to town, but just as she left, she said no bike in the lounge :weep: even after I told her that I would use a tarp coz it's to cold in shed, :shifty: 2nd glass of red starting to feel brave maybe.......

Oi,step away from the can.......................:2guns:

[kerryhare]

I am hoping my bike will be back sometime this week, even if it is not repaired as long as it is rideable.

[miSTa]

Got the mighty "turtle" running finally, two years of sitting under a tree did not help the old girl, the photo shows she is now in "tip top"condition i even replaced the old duck tape with red tape and wrapped a bandage around the pipe, i have been around the block half a dozen times so i know shes good to go.
What could possibly go wrong??
That bike looks great, love to do the same one year. Will keep an eye out for your scoot on site.


Poured down here for the last 6 days,they have just closed the road North again.Weatherman says its going to rain through till Thursday next week then Friday is supposed to be the first day without any,you guys may well time it just right,will be a huge pot of Vege Soup and toasties in Virgil st awaiting ya,Anthony or Q can you let me know a rough time that you guys will be getting here and how many,Ta.
I would hope we would be arriving some time around 1:00pm I guess, there will 13 of us. See you then sport. You going to be able to ride with us for a while (as we did last year)?

[98tls]

That bike looks great, love to do the same one year. Will keep an eye out for your scoot on site.


I would hope we would be arriving some time around 1:00pm I guess, there will 13 of us. See you then sport. You going to be able to ride with us for a while (as we did last year)?

Sweet,thought as theres so many i might set up a table outside or if its rainging (still) in the garage,will do a big brew of Vegie soup with hocks etc and some toasties etc.Yea mate will ride awhile.Am planning to go over Saturday for the night.

[miSTa]

In the garage? Where will ya put the TL and the ute, shit man ya don't want them to get wet! If your quick next Sat you could meet us Ranfurly and ride to the site from there. Will talk to you Friday anyway.

[Ghost_Bullet]

will do a big brew of Vegie soup with muslim donkey hocks etc and some toasties etc.

Awesome... eeee aaaaw!!!!!

[98tls]

In the garage? Where will ya put the TL and the ute, shit man ya don't them to get wet! If your quick next Sat you could meet us Ranfurly and ride to the site from there. Will talk to you Friday anyway.

Outside the garage ya numbnuts,stop thinking and just turn up,that old TL was doing trips in the wet when you were in nappies (sorry mate forgot you still wear them),actually if i am coming over Saturday do you want me to bring the ute,the rattley red thing you ride is bound to break down (again).

[miSTa]

Outside the garage ya numbnuts,stop thinking and just turn up,that old TL was doing trips in the wet when you were in nappies (sorry mate forgot you still wear them),actually if i am coming over Saturday do you want me to bring the ute,the rattley red thing you ride is bound to break down (again).
Fuck off noddy, what do you mean again? Watch ya hand doesn't slip off the end...

[98tls]

Fuck off noddy, what do you mean again? Watch ya hand doesn't slip off the end...

Think theres still a message on my phone that goes something like ":crybaby::crybaby:Mike my Durattlys broken down come save me in your ute".:shifty:

[mulletman]

If its still raining Friday as predicted i will post up what roads are closed down here early Friday morning in this thread fwiw.

Mate that would be wicked,

Mulletman

[FJRider]

Here's a link to the Waitaki District Council website ... listing what roads are open/closed. It is regularly updated so you can check yourselves ...

http://www.waitaki.govt.nz/Events/Public+Notices.htm#road

[KiwiPhoenix]

Here's a link to the Waitaki District Council website ... listing what roads are open/closed. It is regularly updated so you can check yourselves ...

http://www.waitaki.govt.nz/Events/Public+Notices.htm#road

thanks for that FJ.

[cruza]

Here's a link to the Waitaki District Council website ... listing what roads are open/closed. It is regularly updated so you can check yourselves ...

http://www.waitaki.govt.nz/Events/Public+Notices.htm#road

Weather for weekend looking good now ...according to rural met forecast:yes:

[Ghost_Bullet]

Interesting info on that Waitaki site. Bloody good.

[Flip]

Well I am stuck at home at the moment, sick as a dog, lost my voice and I should be in the garage servicing and packing the bike for the brass. Hell I hope I can kick this in a couple of days.

[Gixxer peter]

#$%@#$#%#$ seized the c50 on a test run today @#$$#%#%#$ so pissed off , was so looking forward to riding it to the brass, two others have specifically bought scooters to join me on this trip.
@#$%#!@##$$

[Flip]

How in the hell do you seize a c50? I thought those things were bullet proof.

[Gixxer peter]

dont know but im outa time to sort it, i think it had carb problems and was running way too lean and got very hot???

[FJRider]

forgetting to fill the oil tank ... or a dead oil pump. 2 strokes dont like that ...

[Gixxer peter]

this is an old c50 stepthrough 4 stroke

[FJRider]

my mistake...

[Flip]

Going to be a slow trip following a group of mopeds on a busa!

[Gixxer peter]

Going to be a slow trip following a group of mopeds on a busa!

guessing we will put it off untill next year @#@#$%$#

[Mr Triple]

Shame about your scooter Gixxer Peter....better luck next time! :)

We are packed up and ready to go, both bikes seviced, hot grips fitted, and loaded up with everything warm we can manage to fit in!

[doc]

We are packed up and ready to go, both bikes seviced, hot grips fitted, and loaded up with everything warm we can manage to fit in!

Same here just the polishing now. Leaving wed 8am.
Anyone know where this Shrek lives ? he's 1st on the list.

[FJRider]

Safe trip fella ...

[miSTa]

Same here just the polishing now. Leaving wed 8am.
Anyone know where this Shrek lives ? he's 1st on the list.
So what are you polishing? :shit: No, can't be....

[Gixxer peter]

New flash .... another scooter has been found!!!!!
We leave on Tuesday morning

[_Shrek_]

Same here just the polishing now. Leaving wed 8am.
Anyone know where this Shrek lives ? he's 1st on the list.

:rofl: will pm the details so that you don't have to do any extra k's, coz by the time you got here you'll be lucky if you could even stand or hold anything stright after :ride: the tractor from Alex to here :Pokey:

[doc]

So what are you polishing? :shit: No, can't be....

Yep she's a goer

[_Shrek_]

Yep she's a goer

well it's definately better look'n than you :shake:

[NighthawkNZ]

Yep she's a goer


May need new tyres though... not sure from the photo... but it does look like less that 2mm of tread

[Flip]

Yep she's a goer

What a cool bike. I want one.

You will have to stop waving at other bikes if you get one of these.

[Jerry74]

I wish I had a springer like that

[Mr Triple]

Same here just the polishing now. Leaving wed 8am.

Sweet as will see you when you get down here :)

[Ghost_Bullet]

I polished my bike yesturday, just for the ride to get a wof, now it is covered in mud already... clean I may again before the weekend.

[cruza]

Well I am stuck at home at the moment, sick as a dog, lost my voice and I should be in the garage servicing and packing the bike for the brass. Hell I hope I can kick this in a couple of days.

Doing the rounds at the moment, rummie had it last week, I'm at home for next couple of days looking after the boy as he's crook as with the flu. Just hope I stay clear .
weather still looking good!

[Flip]

Yes the weather is looking good for the weekend. Feeling just a little bit better today, just taken Ted for a small walk around the block and i'm buggered. I have got the bike ready and mostly packed. It would have taken me a couple of hours if I was feeling fit and well but it took me about a day and a half to get ready.

Still in two minds how to get to the rally. Not going by the main road if I can help it:

Diamond harbor: Lincoln: Leeston: Rakaia: Thompson's Track: Geraldine: Dog Kennel corner. Then a choice Hakataramea Pass to Kurow or the main Rd (No8) through the MacKenzie country to Kurow.
Day 2 is just see how I feel about Danseys.

[_Shrek_]

like yesterday got up looked out the window :woohoo: not a cloud in the sky & the :sunny: shining ............ on bike & gone 10k's up the road :angry2: fog & misery all the way to Alex & Cronwell, head home & what doya know :sunny: at least a good start & finish to :ride: ummmm..... next week bring it on, only have to put gear on the bike which is packed

[cruza]

Yes the weather is looking good for the weekend. Feeling just a little bit better today, just taken Ted for a small walk around the block and i'm buggered. I have got the bike ready and mostly packed. It would have taken me a couple of hours if I was feeling fit and well but it took me about a day and a half to get ready.

Still in two minds how to get to the rally. Not going by the main road if I can help it:

Diamond harbor: Lincoln: Leeston: Rakaia: Thompson's Track: Geraldine: Dog Kennel corner. Then a choice Hakataramea Pass to Kurow or the main Rd (No8) through the MacKenzie country to Kurow.
Day 2 is just see how I feel about Danseys.

Ya thats the plan for me and couple of others, fingers crossed, but tarseal all the way to kurow.
Takes a few days to come right , sounds like virus really knocked ya for six.

[Flip]

Yes this has been a really shitty time to get sick. I had glandular fever many years ago and when I get run down I don't recover well. Going to the Doc tomorrow to get some antibiotics because I am simply not getting well. I did a brass a few decades ago sick and spent most of the rally in my sleeping bag.
If I am still really sick on Friday going Saturday I might just load the bike onto the ute and go some of the way down in the vehicle. I know its a piker way of doing the brass.

[cruza]

Yes this has been a really shitty time to get sick. I had glandular fever many years ago and when I get run down I don't recover well. Going to the Doc tomorrow to get some antibiotics because I am simply not getting well. I did a brass a few decades ago sick and spent most of the rally in my sleeping bag.
If I am still really sick on Friday going Saturday I might just load the bike onto the ute and go some of the way down in the vehicle. I know its a piker way of doing the brass.

Who cares.
See how the week goes , I'm just seeing how things go at home .At the doc's this morning for antibiotics for the boy. Think the older ya get ,ya got to get on top of the cold/virus quicker. Always grab my briford, nice and low to get ya old shitter up on.

[kerryhare]

Have the bike, and hot grips are on. Please let the weather be ok.

[JellyBellyKelly]

hope you all have a great safe ride down............ not sure whether i'll be there yet or not - depends on how son is

enjoy - hope weather is nice for you all :)

[Ghost_Bullet]

Have the bike, and hot grips are on.

:shit:Turn the grips off, ya battery will go FLAT!!!!:shifty:

[timg]

:shit:Turn the grips off, ya battery will go FLAT!!!!:shifty: :lol: See ya there :)

[FJRider]

Local forecast .... sunny on Friday / Saturday ... frosts predicted ...

Bugger eh ... :innocent:

[Guzza]

Hey all,

Heard on the radio today that over the weekend, the police will be ticketing anyone they clock doing +104kmh. No excuses accepted.

[Ghost_Bullet]

the police will be ticketing anyone they clock doing +104kmh. No excuses accepted.

In that case it makes sense to make it worth while and make a runner.
I'll be likely doing 104km at 100. meh

[Kevin G]

Hi all.
Dunstan Trail will be open as long as the weather stays the same. We received inaccurate information that it was closed earlier in the week.

[cruza]

Hey all,

Heard on the radio today that over the weekend, the police will be ticketing anyone they clock doing +104kmh. No excuses accepted.

Shite thats a bit rough.
See they're eased up on the 5km tolerance on trucks abit , it was getting stupid, specially on passing lanes trying to get past slow coach's.

[SDU]

Hey all,

Heard on the radio today that over the weekend, the police will be ticketing anyone they clock doing +104kmh. No excuses accepted.

Gonna be a slow ride-- might be a good time to take a scooter down

[Flip]

Sounds like I will finally be on the right bike this weekend.

I put off leaving today, I am still under the weather but are just starting to feel better. We have just shut down the factory at work because this cold has sent everybody home sick, only one person turned up at work today.

[Spuds1234]

Hey all,

Heard on the radio today that over the weekend, the police will be ticketing anyone they clock doing +104kmh. No excuses accepted.

I thought there was a 10% tolerance to allow for speedo inaccuracies so they can ticket you for 110 in a 100 area, or 55 in a 50 area etc.

[FJRider]

A quick flick through the Road Code states speed limits must be adhered to ... no tolerances in law are given. If people continue to speed (die) ... NO tolerances given ...

The clampdowns have only just began ...

[Flip]

Honestly is going from 110 to 105 much of a clampdown, really. I would say if every motor driver stopped speeding for a month and gave the rozza nothing to do they could fix the boy racer problem once and for all.

[kerryhare]

I put off leaving today, I am still under the weather but are just starting to feel better. We have just shut down the factory at work because this cold has sent everybody home sick, only one person turned up at work today.

We might see you on the road tomorrow, we are heading down to Gerldaine and then thru to Tekapo to Kurow. I will be going slowly i think.

[98tls]

Nothing to report on the closed road thing,its like summer down here and will be again Friday/Saturday,only thing i would watch for is from Timaru South to Oamaru theres some bloody big holes in some very inconvenient places in the road,its where they have laid patch work and during the flooding they have sunk,some heaps.Currently slaving away over a hot stove making the soup of all soups :shutup:Actually im lyin,im sitting here having a Bourbon with 3 that are staying overnight and heading away to the Brass in the morning,the Mrs is however slaving away making said soup:innocent:for those calling in with Anthony there will be Soup,Garlic bread etc and will do some bangers/onions etc on the BBQ so you lot wont starve.May be a tad seedy as the 3 that are here seem hell-bent on making a night of it:Punk:was going to ride with you lot down to Dunback etc but will reserve my decision until morning comes,catch you guys tommorow.

[Flip]

We might see you on the road tomorrow, we are heading down to Gerldaine and then thru to Tekapo to Kurow. I will be going slowly i think.

Not as slow as I will be going. I have a brew kit for you when I see you down there.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Well, I'm all packed, just a couple of things to do in the morning then heading down in the cage. See you all on Saturday!! Safe riding to everyone heading down!

[cruza]

We might see you on the road tomorrow, we are heading down to Gerldaine and then thru to Tekapo to Kurow. I will be going slowly i think.

jm's taking his cell ph aye? Rummie having weekend at home as little one still sick. I'm still hoping, drowning my sore throat with bourbon at mo. Weather looks mint for the brass.

[Flip]

Well, I'm all packed, just a couple of things to do in the morning then heading down in the cage. See you all on Saturday!! Safe riding to everyone heading down!

I have a Tee shirt for U jammed into the tool box. Catch me down there.

I'm feeling about 50% better today, which is still pretty crappy actually. Going to take it nice and easy and do the direct route tomorow, central is going to be interesting at 80kph.

[KiwiPhoenix]

I have a Tee shirt for U jammed into the tool box. Catch me down there.

I'm feeling about 50% better today, which is still pretty crappy actually. Going to take it nice and easy and do the direct route tomorow, central is going to be interesting at 80kph.

Will do! Thanks for that!!! Hope you feel better soon Flip. And also to anyone else that is feeling unwell just now!

[Stylo]

Nothing to report on the closed road thing,its like summer down here and will be again Friday/Saturday,only thing i would watch for is from Timaru South to Oamaru theres some bloody big holes in some very inconvenient places in the road,its where they have laid patch work and during the flooding they have sunk,some heaps.Currently slaving away over a hot stove making the soup of all soups :shutup:Actually im lyin,im sitting here having a Bourbon with 3 that are staying overnight and heading away to the Brass in the morning,the Mrs is however slaving away making said soup:innocent:for those calling in with Anthony there will be Soup,Garlic bread etc and will do some bangers/onions etc on the BBQ so you lot wont starve.May be a tad seedy as the 3 that are here seem hell-bent on making a night of it:Punk:was going to ride with you lot down to Dunback etc but will reserve my decision until morning comes,catch you guys tommorow.


Was hoping to make my first BM this year but, we've been booked into my mate's 40th in Methven on Sat night so maybe next year ( bugger ). Sunday late morning - mid-day we're coming through to Ashburton ( for a coffee ) then North, if any of you are on the road going that way give us a toot when you overtake us .....

Look out for a loaded Hayabusa in white ....maybe next year, have fun............:shit:

[Emlyn]

Safe travels to all, see you there. Looks like the weather is playing the game, I am looking forward to the Brass experience!! :)
Cheers,
Em

[mulletman]

Thanks for the heads up on the roads :)

Mulletman

[98tls]

Safe travels to all, see you there. Looks like the weather is playing the game, I am looking forward to the Brass experience!! :)
Cheers,
Em

Sadly mate i dont think your going to get it,may chill down some in the evening but from what we had down here today and whats coming tommorow it will differ little from summer.Still,a great ride to be had.Enjoy.

[98tls]

Thanks for the heads up on the roads :)

Mulletman

Take note to mate,came round a sharpish lefthander south of Waimate today to just miss a bloody deep hole on the left hand side of lane,deep enough to cause you trouble if you hit it at speed.Got a mate whos a foreman on one of the roading gangs and he reckons theres so many around here it will be weeks before they have fixed them all up.

[mulletman]

Take note to mate,came round a sharpish lefthander south of Waimate today to just miss a bloody deep hole on the left hand side of lane,deep enough to cause you trouble if you hit it at speed.Got a mate whos a foreman on one of the roading gangs and he reckons theres so many around here it will be weeks before they have fixed them all up.

Your a champ mate, leaving 9ish 2moro morn so to get a reasonable site with lotsa wood.

Mulletman

[kerryhare]

jm's taking his cell ph aye? Rummie having weekend at home as little one still sick. I'm still hoping, drowning my sore throat with bourbon at mo. Weather looks mint for the brass.

yes he will have his ph. Leaving our place a 9ish to head out. have a couple of stops to make on way, like buy me a new hot water bottle and some sheeting to go under the tent. Txt JM and let him know when you are on your way and we will catch you somewhere along the way.

[kerryhare]

jm's taking his cell ph aye? Rummie having weekend at home as little one still sick. I'm still hoping, drowning my sore throat with bourbon at mo. Weather looks mint for the brass.

yes he will have his ph. Leaving our place a 9ish to head out. have a couple of stops to make on way, like buy me a new hot water bottle and some sheeting to go under the tent. Txt JM and let him know when you are on your way and we will catch you somewhere along the way.

[WuZards-Eugene]

Is anyone on the 8pm sailing tonight? I'll be heading straight down throught the night, wouldn't mind some company. Other wise, i'll see everyone there.

[98tls]

Well the mob turned up as planned,good to see you all,special thanks to the young fella for wearing out my dog,he is well knackered.Wish you buggers had eaten more,looks like im having reheated bangers this week.Enjoyed the ride and didnt bother stopping at Dunback but carried on until i found some snow.Hope you all had a great weekend.Heres a few pics from the day.

[98tls]

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[KiwiPhoenix]

To all that are travelling down tormorrow, make sure you are well wrapped up, it's bloody cold down here!! There is snow on the main road heading into the campsite, not sure about the campsite itself. The Pigroot is clear of snow but watch out for grit on the corners.

Travel safe everyone and see ya tomorrow!!!

[cruza]

To all that are travelling down tormorrow, make sure you are well wrapped up, it's bloody cold down here!! There is snow on the main road heading into the campsite, not sure about the campsite itself. The Pigroot is clear of snow but watch out for grit on the corners.

Travel safe everyone and see ya tomorrow!!!

Yeah got a txt before , 'pitching tent in snow, bloody cold ,but looks good.

[KiwiPhoenix]

The mountains look bloody awesome covered in the snow! Granted I was in the car with the heater going full blast

[98tls]

Cant believe the bastards havent bothered putting any signs out before the heavily gritted bits,when i went over the bits to the side of each car wheel track were bloody thick and i feel sorry for the poor buggers heading over tonight in the dark.

[KiwiPhoenix]

I came over in the cage as the sun was setting and found there was heaps on some corners!

[cruza]

Cant believe the bastards havent bothered putting any signs out before the heavily gritted bits,when i went over the bits to the side of each car wheel track were bloody thick and i feel sorry for the poor buggers heading over tonight in the dark.

so slow and steady is the order of the day, fark looks like a wicked frost again for chch. Not looking forward to a early start

[98tls]

so slow and steady is the order of the day, fark looks like a wicked frost again for chch. Not looking forward to a early start

About it mate,its not all over the Pig Route just in the odd place which with no signs out tends to catch you out.Enjoy the scenery and arrive safe,have a good one fella.

[cruza]

Is anyone on the 8pm sailing tonight? I'll be heading straight down throught the night, wouldn't mind some company. Other wise, i'll see everyone there.

Man your keen , safe ride.

[98tls]

Man your keen , safe ride.

Fucking aye,poor bugger will freeze,wish id seen it earlier and he could have pulled up down here and stayed the night.

[FJRider]

The mountains look bloody awesome covered in the snow! Granted I was in the car with the heater going full blast

You should see them when winter gets here ... :innocent:

[_Shrek_]

Well the mob turned up as planned,good to see you all,.

so the "pussy wee" made it on the tractor then :rolleyes: cya tomorrow M :drinkup:

[98tls]

so the "pussy wee" made it on the tractor then :rolleyes: cya tomorrow M :drinkup:

Indeed mate.Soup was 1st class and all rode away with full stomachs.Rode down and over the Pig awhile then turned and headed for home,by the time i got home i really wish id grabbed the brand new set of winter gloves sitting in the shed,actually as i got home in the dark i also wished i put a fucking clear visor on instead of the dark one,had to ride with the fucking thing up.

[_Shrek_]

About it mate,its not all over the Pig Route just in the odd place which with no signs out tends to catch you out.Enjoy the scenery and arrive safe,have a good one fella.

jst got home from wrk so will load bike in morning, came round a corner 1830 ish & you can see the ice & here's a prado on it's roof & the guy just staring to crawl out the window 2 1/2 hrs later get home a good end to the story 4x4 is totaled guy walked away with a scratch here & there

it's -7 here here at hm so take easy through central guy's & gal's especially if you not use to ice

cya at the Brass :apint:

[98tls]

so the "pussy wee" made it on the tractor then :rolleyes: cya tomorrow M :drinkup:

Got a funny story to tell ya about my ride home over the Pig,came down the "Brothers" at some speed to encounter a certain someone passing a couple of scooters going up,:blink:a tad close and we could have done a high 5 as we passed.:Punk:

[Mrs Shrek]

Indeed mate.Soup was 1st class and all rode away with full stomachs.Rode down and over the Pig awhile then turned and headed for home,by the time i got home i really wish id grabbed the brand new set of winter gloves sitting in the shed,actually as i got home in the dark i also wished i put a fucking clear visor on instead of the dark one,had to ride with the fucking thing up.


:doh: nice guy...... bit on the slow side though :rolleyes:

[Mrs Shrek]

Have a good time everyone......:ride: safe.
almost thought about going too until i ventured outside yesterday even with the :sunny: shining :cold:
will have to wait till the penguin till i come out of hibernation :yes:

[FJRider]

Here in Alex ... high cloud, frost gone (not sure if there WAS one ...) looks like its clearing up.... Calm as at the moment.

[timg]

Well that's the Brass done and dusted for me :cry: Set off from Rollyberg this morning. First stop Kurow via the Hakataremea Valley/Pass for a pie and fuel. Pie was good but when fueling up I noticed the engine was covered with some strange looking mud :angry: A quick poke confirmed my suspicions that it was oil, but where from?209524 209522 It would appear that when the bike was in for its 36000km service somebody has forgotten to tighten the tappet cover on the front cylinder. Fortunately the Kurow garage had some 4T oil to top up and a litre bottle to get me home. Getting at the tappet's involves removing the fairings, tank and air-box & I was not too keen on doing that at the side of the road.

Perhaps I should have had an inkling all was not right when I checked the tyre pressures last night and saw this 209523 The bike had only been ridden home from being serviced at the bike shop. Somebody forgot to do up the lock-nuts as well.

Frigging annoying when you pay good money for shit service that f**ked up what should have been a great weekend. Some bike shop is not going to have a happy start to their week Tuesday morning. :angry2::mad:

[dipshit]

Well considering I live only an hour's ride away from the BM and the look of the forecast for Sunday morning... I decided to only go up for the day. It looked pretty amazing up there with all the snow.

[Guzza]

Frigging annoying when you pay good money for shit service that f**ked up what should have been a great weekend. Some bike shop is not going to have a happy start to their week Tuesday morning. :angry2::mad:

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