Rough it to the Burt Munro - what do I need to take?

[rocketman1]

Looking to do the Burt Munro this November, tent, sleeping bag, one change of clothes, wallet entry ticket.
whoops almost forgot toothbrush, .....bugger -camera , that reminds me ...cell phone
another....... puncture repair kit... that reminds me a small first aid kit might come in handy.

Oh yeah a cap to keep the sun off my balding head.

Maybe a Aspirin or 3 to cure the hangover they don't take up much room do they!


Any one who's been there, got a list of necessaries for a few days all the way down south?
I started to think about a list but I'm starting early so I don't forget.

[Stylo]

Looking to do the Burt Munro this November, tent, sleeping bag, one change of clothes, wallet entry ticket.
whoops almost forgot toothbrush, .....bugger -camera , that reminds me ...cell phone
another....... puncture repair kit... that reminds me a small first aid kit might come in handy.

Oh yeah a cap to keep the sun off my balding head.

Maybe a Aspirin or 3 to cure the hangover they don't take up much room do they!


Any one who's been there, got a list of necessaries for a few days all the way down south?
I started to think about a list but I'm starting early so I don't forget.

How about a map-book and a six pack of Steinlager , just in case you get thirsty when you're stopped in the middle of nowhere ....?

Only trying to help .........

[Big Dave]

Good wet weather gear.

[_Shrek_]

I started to think about a list but I'm starting early so I don't forget.

:scratch: as you coming from the norf passport & visa :Oops: not from Auckland visa only & steinies for bribes :blip:

[Brian d marge]

platinum Amex

Works for me

Stephen

[porky]

Good wet weather gear.

Especially if you dont purchase a ferry ticket.

[Coldrider]

:scratch: as you coming from the norf passport & visa :Oops: not from Auckland visa only & steinies for bribes :blip:pretty and shiny gizmos to trade with the locals.

[Big Dave]

Especially if you dont purchase a ferry ticket.

Just needs a long enough run up!

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[Banditbandit]

There's too much air in those tyres there

[scumdog]

Looking to do the Burt Munro this November, tent, sleeping bag, one change of clothes, wallet entry ticket.
whoops almost forgot toothbrush, .....bugger -camera , that reminds me ...cell phone
another....... puncture repair kit... that reminds me a small first aid kit might come in handy.

Oh yeah a cap to keep the sun off my balding head.

Maybe a Aspirin or 3 to cure the hangover they don't take up much room do they!


Any one who's been there, got a list of necessaries for a few days all the way down south?
I started to think about a list but I'm starting early so I don't forget.

A virgin to ensure good luck.

Leaving HER @ Chez Scumdog will guarantee this needed good luck.:shifty:

[Brian d marge]

Oh and don't forget to take plenty of speeding vouchers

If you forget they do a buy now scheme pay later scheme

Stephen

[rocketman1]

Just needs a long enough run up!

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Thats amazing but i cant see me getting my GS across cook strait that way..May be I could put a bigger bash plate under the motor to act as ski, and get a bigger knobbly to act as water wheel ,,,,way to go

[rocketman1]

Especially if you dont purchase a ferry ticket.

Thats a great reminder. A full set of wet weather gear I will have to purchase.

[rocketman1]

How about a map-book and a six pack of Steinlager , just in case you get thirsty when you're stopped in the middle of nowhere ....?

Only trying to help .........

Of course ....A map, cant trust the signposts way down there I guess.

[rastuscat]

The dude on the quad is a legend !!

Looks cool. Now I'm going to take my 1150GS up Dyers Pass and get a good run up so I can skim Lyttelton Harbour and get to Diamond Harbour without dropping a set.

Oh, don't worry about taking a hat to keep the sun off. The event is being held in Invercargill.

Take some stuff to fend off Tim, he's the mayor down there, and e's a nutter.

[fatzx10r]

take lots of booze and you'll be fine :drinknsin

[sunhuntin]

if you are camping out at the event, take a torch. i had a devil of a time finding my way through the tents without breaking my neck on the lines. lol.

i didnt bother taking a hat, and didnt get burned. you might need something at the beach if its hellishly windy. most people wore their full face lids.

[Corse1]

I'd go unprepared if I was allowed :innocent::shutup:

[Muppet]

The dude on the quad is a legend !!

Looks cool. Now I'm going to take my 1150GS up Dyers Pass and get a good run up so I can skim Lyttelton Harbour and get to Diamond Harbour without dropping a set.

Oh, don't worry about taking a hat to keep the sun off. The event is being held in Invercargill.

Take some stuff to fend off Tim, he's the mayor down there, and e's a nutter.

Oh dear, it appears some people have short memories........

[98tls]

Fwiw we live an easy days ride to the event,if you feel the need for any home comforts ie shower etc sing out and call in.Enjoy your trip.

[mulletman]

If you love your bike buy a cheap cover down there as its gonna get smothered in sand.:angry:

[Coldrider]

Thats amazing but i cant see me getting my GS across cook strait that way..May be I could put a bigger bash plate under the motor to act as ski, and get a bigger knobbly to act as water wheel ,,,,way to gonah, a jap import van has driven across the strait last year :rofl:

[LBD]

Steinies don't work...and when at the bar, do not ask for "Just a Speight thanks" ...its not JUST a Speights"

if the sun is shining it will burn really quickly.:sunny:

Lots of sand alright....CRC and chain lube to wash chain before the trip home.

Maps? just follow the crowd....not many roads down there.

Ear plugs ....unless you like the dueling banjos.....

Allow time for other than SH1 routes

[doc]

Looking to do the Burt Munro this November.

Tag along with this group. :yes:

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Variety Bike Bash - November 21-26


Start your engines for the inaugural Variety Bike Bash, a bike run with a difference!

It will combine fantastic scenery and great roads with fundraising for Kiwi kids and, in true Variety style, entertainment and fun.

The bike version of Variety’s iconic vehicle Bash, the inaugural event will travel from Auckland to Invercargill, arriving in time for the iconic Burt Munro Challenge.



pretty and shiny gizmos to trade with the locals. Have to avoid Chch if you take any

[davereid]

Tag along with this group. :yes: http://www.variety.org.nz/coming-up-xidc25824.html Variety Bike Bash - November 21-26 Start your engines for the inaugural Variety Bike Bash, a bike run with a difference! It will combine fantastic scenery and great roads with fundraising for Kiwi kids and, in true Variety style, entertainment and fun.
The bike version of Variety’s iconic vehicle Bash, the inaugural event will travel from Auckland to Invercargill, arriving in time for the iconic Burt Munro Challenge.pretty and shiny gizmos to trade with the locals. Have to avoid Chch if you take any

Phew $2500 entry ! a great cause, but too rich for me.

[scumdog]

Of course ....A map, cant trust the signposts way down there I guess.

Pfft, only about three roads down there anyway.

You could just follow all the other bikes heading there.....

[Bikemad]

decent tent pegs mate................not the shitty shiney wire type ones.......

[Brian d marge]

Steinies don't work...and when at the bar, do not ask for "Just a Speight thanks" ...its not JUST a Speights"


So . do have any other beers thas this local muck , might not be well received

Would they notice if I brought my own ?? ,,,,,,tipped out the crap they call beer , and refilled my glass with something a man could drink?

Stephen

[JMemonic]

Money, Invercargill has a licensing trust so booze seems a little more expensive, not by much. There is a 4 square on the road to the event that apparently is outside the trust boundaries thus is a little cheaper.

You tent will need good wind handling ability, and decent pegs as has been mentioned, your wet weather gear of course can be obtained from the warehouse, perfectly suitable stuff. A cap and sunnies are a good idea for the beach racing, and last year we got a bit burnt at Wyndham street races.

You can get a toy in Invercargill for the toy run on Sunday, its a good cause, I know you wont find it on the official programme but it leaves opposite the rally entrance and winds its way out to Wyndham.

Hmm what else, time would be the other thing, time to get from Picton to Invercargill, you need to decide which way you want to get there and the way back, you could travel down the west coast over a couple of days and back via the east or vice versa up to you really.

[2wheeldrifter]

Of course ....A map, cant trust the signposts way down there I guess.

True... you could end up in Gore!

[sunhuntin]

when at the grounds, i covered the bike with the tent fly. it stayed that way all weekend and seemed to be protected from the sand.

a square of wood to put under the kickstand is a must. they do have them, but on the off chance they run out. i kept mine and still use it when parking on uneven ground.

last time i went, the wind was really strong. was enough to blow the porta loos over. however, almost all the tents survived. only the BIG ones with flash verandahs suffered.