A flick up six

[Big Dave]

'A flick up six.' Blardy Kiwis laugh at me when I say that.

Some nice pics on SH6 and lake Wakatipu

http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.com/2010/07/roads-to-ride-state-highway-6.html

[rastuscat]

Have ridden the Six a few times, each way. Normally on an R1200RT-P, but once on an R1150GS.

FYI, the southbound lane is a shit of a ride. It looks like they dug a ditch down the whole length from Maori Jacks Point to Kingston to install fibre optics, coz they did a shitty job of patching up after themselves. The patch runs the length, and frequently is on the best line into or out of a corner.

Actually, it probably isn't as bad as I recall, but it sharpens the mind, seeing a crap surface on the exit to a swift sweeper.

On balance, not a road to be missed. Just watch the surface. Last time I did it was southbound in thick fog, two-up. Still a cool ride, but fatiguing through having to focus so much on the road surface.

[Hitcher]

You have a shut of a job really, don't you Dave...

[roadracingoldfart]

'A flick up six.' Blardy Kiwis laugh at me when I say that.

Some nice pics on SH6 and lake Wakatipu

http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.com/2010/07/roads-to-ride-state-highway-6.html


Thanks for that lol Now ive gone and shown the wife your pics and we are apparently now going down South again to do that road, shes from Alexandra so she feels its her duty to lead me around .
Was down there last year and i love the place , awesome roads , awesome scenery and friendly locals.

[Coldrider]

Yes I soon learnt what the signpost 'slumps' means.

[scumdog]

'A flick up six.' Blardy Kiwis laugh at me when I say that.

Some nice pics on SH6 and lake Wakatipu

http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.com/2010/07/roads-to-ride-state-highway-6.html

Yawn, been there so many times....

But yeah, still a nice (but rough in places) ride.

[scumdog]

'A flick up six.' Blardy Kiwis laugh at me when I say that.

Some nice pics on SH6 and lake Wakatipu

http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.com/2010/07/roads-to-ride-state-highway-6.html

Yawn, been there so many times....

But yeah, still a nice (but rough in places) ride.

[Big Dave]

Yawn, been there so many times....

But yeah, still a nice (but rough in places) ride.

Can I interest you in a bike with suitable rear suspension travel?

[Big Dave]

You have a shut of a job really, don't you Dave...

Butchin' as.

[scumdog]

Can I interest you in a bike with suitable rear suspension travel?

Nah, my T-Sport is mostly OK - don't need a traillie thanks.

[Big Dave]

Thanks for that lol Now ive gone and shown the wife your pics and we are apparently now going down South again to do that road, shes from Alexandra so she feels its her duty to lead me around .
Was down there last year and i love the place , awesome roads , awesome scenery and friendly locals.

Best touring I've seen.

We stayed the Night before at the Manapouri Lakeview Motor Inn. Real good casual set up owned by a TDM900 rider.
BD biker friendly recommended.
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