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sels1

22nd May 2005, 20:42

I am flying to Christchurch for the weekend 11/12 June. My wife has a conference on and I am using some airpoints and tagging along. I would like to hire a bike and check out some of the local roads. Anybody any advice on the best/cheapest place to hire a bike? (I have sent off emails to a few of the bigger companies that are on the net) And whats your favourite road - Akaroa? any suggestions welcome

dangerous

22nd May 2005, 20:51

Anybody any advice on the best/cheapest place to hire a bike?whats your favourite road - Akaroa? any suggestions welcome
Re: bike hire, never needed to here :D but p/m or no doubt he'll be along soon Biff, he had a mate recently hire a VFR800vtec from somewere in town.

Re: a road, well this time of year ya dont want to head inland :cold: so Akaora might be the best bet but even that will be a cold trip and there will be grit on the rd at a guess.

Kickaha

22nd May 2005, 20:52

If you want a bike,you can use mine of course after you see it you may rapidly think that it was a bad idea to even consider that option in the first place

otherwise try here http://www.motorcycle-hire.co.nz/ you can even get a F650

ph number is in my user notes give me a call when you get here :niceone:

Akaroa is a nice day ride although there's lots of traffic on the weekends or head North through the Weka pass to Waikari across to Scargill,Greta Valley and back to Chch,another one would be across Porters pass and over to the Bealy pub

Just one word of advice,don't listen to a word Dangerous says :msn-wink:

dangerous

22nd May 2005, 21:12

ph number is in my user notes give me a call when you get here :msn-wink:

LOL... theres only 1 reason that Kickaha would want you to give him a call..... and I dont think ya wife would be so happy bout it :niceone:

Skyryder

22nd May 2005, 21:54

I always like the inland rout Highway 42. Out to Amberly then cut in to the inland rout thrugh both gorges then swing back and come out at Rakia and home. It's got a bit of everything

Skyryder

TonyB

23rd May 2005, 08:27

.Give these guys a go (http://www.nzbike.com) They have a nice selection of bikes.
As for a ride, if your leaving from town and want to hit the twisties straight away then Akaroa is the go. If you've got a bit of time and don't mind cruising in a straight line for a bit then Weka Pass/ Scargil/ Greta Valley is a great ride. If you've got heaps of time you could head for the Arthurs Pass. Or do the Lewis/ Arthurs loop (throw in Westport as well if you're really keen- the coastal road from Westport to Greymouth is fantastic.

Hang on- June.... passes maybe not such a great idea, unless you don't mind ice grit...

sels1

23rd May 2005, 13:29

Thanks for the tips guys. I probably wont have time to go as far as Arthers Pass, save that one for a better time of year weather wise. Drove over there in a cage last winter, it was pretty marginal (but very scenic!) Looks like Akaroa will be the most likely at this stage

sels1

23rd May 2005, 15:41

If you want a bike,you can use mine :

Thank you for the kind offer. I think I would rather hire one to keep things on a professional basis (with insurance etc) in case of the unlikey event of an incident. But I will bear it in mind...... :niceone:

dangerous

23rd May 2005, 18:28

Thank you for the kind offer. I think I would rather hire one to keep things on a professional basis (with insurance etc) in case of the unlikey event of an incident. But I will bear it in mind...... :niceone:
LOL.... mate I would choose a c50 stepie that had to be pushed before riding the mighty XJ...... how it doesent get pink stickered I dont know, FWIW I dont think you could afford the oil consumpsion anyway a rental would be cheaper :drinknsin :msn-wink:

gav

23rd May 2005, 20:09

Well. if you did borrow the XJ and crashed it, its not likely that Roger would be able to tell anyway?

sels1

23rd May 2005, 20:47

LOL.... mate I would choose a c50 stepie that had to be pushed before riding the mighty XJ...... how it doesent get pink stickered I dont know, FWIW I dont think you could afford the oil consumpsion anyway a rental would be cheaper :drinknsin :msn-wink:

Actually.....I have a soft spot for ole XJs.....I am old enough to remember drooling over them when they were new and totally unaffordable to young fellas like me.
So I was tempted by the offer!

sels1

11th June 2005, 09:05

Huntaway

13th June 2005, 20:02

How did the weekend go? Pretty naf Saturday but Sunday I was tempted to roll out the R6. Would have been good to join you but chores at home have priority just now :(

TonyB

13th June 2005, 20:39

Shit, only just saw this thread again. Did anyone hook up with you?

dangerous

14th June 2005, 06:29

On my way to airport now, got rental bike waiting at other end, Yeehaw long weekend for me! Any rides happeng in CHCH this weekend?
hey there, saw ya post above looked in ya profile but no cell number or any way of contacting ya...... but as you will know the weather was shit as all w/e so the closest thing I got to riding was hanging off TonyB's FZR on the paddock stand in his garage... winter in chch = :puke:

So how'd ya get on anyway go far on the rental?

TonyB

14th June 2005, 08:08

so the closest thing I got to riding was hanging off TonyB's FZR on the paddock stand in his garage...
SSHHHHH!!! Oh well, let the public ridicule begin......
Very generous of you to call the structure in which I park my car a garage...

sels1

14th June 2005, 14:12

Rented from John at Te Waipounamu (sp) rentals in Byron St. Turns out he used to live up our way and knew a few people I know. Good guy, and looked after me.
He only had an F650 registered at this time of year but considering the weather and road conditions it was probably the best option. Picked it up Sat avo and me and the Mrs tootled round town and visited some friends. Sunday got all the gear on and headed out to Akaroa for coffee and croissants. Good ride out but was a bit misty and drizzly. Actually was quite good being on my own cause I stopped and took photos and did touristy things. Came back over Gebbes pass and around to Diamond Habour for a nosey about before heading up Dyers(sp) pass and along the summit rd (misty but road was dry) on the port hills and home via Sumner.
Flying down (on airpoints) and renting a bike was a good way to have a long weekend break and will definetly do it again....next time in better weather!
Perhaps catch up with you guys then

dangerous

14th June 2005, 17:47

Very generous of you to call the structure in which I park my car a garage...
yeah... but I'm still woundering what to call the structure in which you park your bike :whistle:

TonyB

14th June 2005, 20:48

yeah... but I'm still woundering what to call the structure in which you park your bike :whistle:
well, it's better than outside...just.

Remind me not to let you see the state of my 'shed'....

Huntaway

15th June 2005, 00:12

Glad you enjoyed yourself in spite of the weather!

sels1

17th June 2005, 10:58

Glad you enjoyed yourself in spite of the weather!

Thanks, I did, and I'll be back.
Welcome aboard the site, btw