Waiouru Army Adventure Ride [Archive]

buggsubique

28th October 2010, 12:55

Team, I was planning to do a 1000km haul on the weekend 14/15Nov but haven't got the stamina at present and will likely be moving house too...:violin:

So,

Short notice, but I may be able to gain access to parts of the Waiouru training area for a small group of riders on Sat 6th Nov. This is subject to final confirmation of access as I am needing to de-conflict a bit with some training activities that are occuring. I have had prelim discussions with range control and it looks good to get access to the eastern boundary of the training area (by gravel road) and also 4WD tracks up the eastern side of SH1 to the incline, then across the road and into Zone 1 (the big sandpit under the mountain).

I will ride from Wellington on Saturday morning (early!) and will head north up the main drag to ~ Marton / Hunterville, where I intend to shoot up Turakina Valley Road to Waiouru, gas up and then get into it around 11am.

I will seek approval for up to 9 other riders from the Adv / DP forum, so PM me if you're keen. Natually I will make a biased selection for guys I ride with / have ridden with, so PM me if you're keen. Group size and control is very strict, so will be managed by myself.

It will likely be a good solid, long day in the saddle, with most of the ride being big-bike-able (hey - I'm on an AT...) with Zone 1 being challenging desert-style riding...but can be avoided if desired.

Don't dwell on it, if you've ever wanted to get in and see the vastness of the Army Training area, now's your chance, so commit!

Buggs

3L4NS1R

28th October 2010, 13:14

Haven't ridden there since my motorbike cse! Will try clear it with the woman.

buggsubique

28th October 2010, 15:20

OK, progress so far is that we have approval and zones are booked, but riders are required to recieve a 20 minute briefing on "blinds" (ammunition & explosives that have failed to function).

Hopefully we are able to recieve a briefing on the day from a local staff member...this is the critical bit that may unhinge the plan...

This link is the eastern most destination (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=waiouru&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Waiouru,+Manawatu-wanganui&ll=-39.351423,175.963125&spn=0.012295,0.019248&t=h&z=16)...25KM east (in a straightline) from Waiouru township.

The other main area for the day is either side of SH1 tp to the mountain and the sandy area you see on google maps under the eastern side of Ruapehu.

Waihou Thumper

28th October 2010, 15:59

I sent you a PM, thanks...really keen...

tri boy

28th October 2010, 17:45

Can't make it:baby::crybaby:

cookiebare

28th October 2010, 18:16

Hey Buggs, I'm dead keen. But a newby poster and ya have not ridden with me before so I may not be one of ya Chosen ones. BUT, if you open to it,consider me. Give me a bit of warning tho as I have to take the day off work.I shouldn't have much problem with the riding.I owned an XL600 for six years when I lived in Queenstown and got out and about a bit down there.
Cookie

ducatijim

28th October 2010, 19:06

Yo Buggsie, Id be keen, but you don't know me from the shite on ya shoe, so don't worry if you got a quota of friends( wish I had that many!!), fine. If there is space, and you can put up with a bit of a nong along, then count me in!?
I done an Army ride up there a couple of years back and found it fantastic :yes:

junkmanjoe

28th October 2010, 19:07

yea buggs,:yeah: mate could be the only time to get in there...for sure..
id start a bit earlier than your self so id meet ya up there, out side museum..

as long as we dont run over any old live ammo...

JMJ

buggsubique

28th October 2010, 19:57

OK, we're getting there...

So far we have confirmed:

Me
JMJ
EddieB
NZKTM
DucatiJim
Pampa
Marks
twisty
aslan

with tentatives / TBC:
3L4NS1R
cookiebare

Still a couple of spots available, also if you miss the boat on this one, we'll keep you in reserve incase someone has to pull out at the last minute.

JMJ wanted to know if we were staying up there...I haven't planned to but can do - thoughts?

junkmanjoe

28th October 2010, 20:00

night falcon,,, you and ya mate sign up ...quick man...hurry up..

JMJ

buggsubique

29th October 2010, 15:20

Eddieb

29th October 2010, 15:34

Okey dokes,

Someone will be coming in on saturday morning to brief the group. Now we just need to get Toni Marsh or Jim Hickey on side too...

Should be all go now boys! Anyone wanting to stay up there sat night? I could be keen if we can scab some cheap beds. It will be a long day and a late ride back down south otherwise, but doable...:violin:

We will be looking to meet at 10 or 11am (TBC) at Waiouru Caltex. We can't afford to f*ck around time wise - we need get in to camp, get briefed, then get out yonder, so chop the latte's and blow on the pies...

I could be convinced to stay up there Saturday night so I can take the gentle Annie route home Sunday. I'd prefer not to ride all day out there with a load of gear on though.

.chris

29th October 2010, 16:44

I would love to join you guys if possible.

ducatijim

29th October 2010, 17:13

Okey dokes,

so chop the latte's and blow on the pies...

Oi, wot? no time for a Latte?:facepalm:

No,no,no.....don't think I will come now...........:scooter:

Waihou Thumper

29th October 2010, 17:22

I'd prefer not to ride all day out there with a load of gear on though.

Eddie, all you need mate is a change of undies for the trails....the pot holes etc.
Toothbrush, oil for the chain, a couple of bucks for shouting me beers and that's it!
I mean to say......Should fit that all in the glove box of the 950! :)
All the rest is a bonus....:yes:

Waihou Thumper

29th October 2010, 17:25

Okey dokes,

Someone will be coming in on saturday morning to brief the group. Now we just need to get Toni Marsh or Jim Hickey on side too...

Should be all go now boys! Anyone wanting to stay up there sat night? I could be keen if we can scab some cheap beds. It will be a long day and a late ride back down south otherwise, but doable...:violin:

We will be looking to meet at 10 or 11am (TBC) at Waiouru Caltex. We can't afford to f*ck around time wise - we need get in to camp, get briefed, then get out yonder, so chop the latte's and blow on the pies...

Great news! That is awesome......we gonna get blown away with the scenery boys...
Hey Jimbo, bring the camper down mate, we can have roast dinner again...:)
You were a great host, and that weekend was one of the best I had down there....I liked it so much, did it again...with me Dogs too!

junkmanjoe

29th October 2010, 17:40

be good to get on the tracks earlier..

so buggs are you setting us up as moving targets on the firing range....

sure ya could dig up a few bunks in the girls dorms.........mate...could ya.....

JMJ

marks

29th October 2010, 18:08

I could be convinced to stay up there Saturday night so I can take the gentle Annie route home Sunday. I'd prefer not to ride all day out there with a load of gear on though.

Would you be interested in a wander up Takapari Rd on the Sunday morning?

Oi, wot? no time for a Latte?:facepalm:

No,no,no.....don't think I will come now...........:scooter:

Damn straight
NO LATTE=BOYCOT:angry:

Bugs - if you are serious about the 10am Wairou start I'll prolly head up Friday afternoon and get a cheap motel in Taihape for Friday/Saturday nights

junkmanjoe

29th October 2010, 19:07

yup i more than likey set up camp in Taihape sat night as well....

see what buggs comes up with..

JMJ

Aslan

29th October 2010, 19:43

Hi Buggs et al - keen as to join you if not too late and you'll all tolerate an old fart - cheers S

Waihou Thumper

29th October 2010, 19:45

Hi Buggs et al - keen as to join you if not too late and you'll all tolerate an old fart - cheers S

:facepalm: Old Fart? Geez....Can hardly keep up with ya mate! Remember Stephen, no pissing around sipping Lattes okay....:)

Aslan

29th October 2010, 19:48

:facepalm: Old Fart? Geez....Can hardly keep up with ya mate! Remember Stephen, no pissing around sipping Lattes okay....:)

thanks Mark - you're too kind with your assessment - will good to catch up if we can (if I get to make it on to Bugg's select list) - just fitted a Desert D606 to the front of the DR - be a shame not to use it eh - :) S

Waihou Thumper

29th October 2010, 19:53

thanks Mark - you're too kind with your assessment - will good to catch up if we can (if I get to make it on to Bugg's select list) - just fitted a Desert D606 to the front of the DR - be a shame not to use it eh - :) S

Now you said it, he has to let you get it scuffed in.....BTW, I scrounged around at my local great Motorbike shop, found two tyres perfect for the bike....Nice Metzler 6 day Enduro, right size an' all.........I got to borrow a couple of tyre spoons and wil sit in the garage this weekend pretending that it is a mountain bike....:gob: Yep, NZKTM is a virgin in changing tyres......on a Motorbike.....If all works well, I can use these for the ride down, the ride and take it easy home, there is plenty of life left in these puppies..The things people throw out :shit: ....Done it meself too....shame!

buggsubique

29th October 2010, 23:11

yeah I'm tied to Wellington friday night so at best will get on the road around 7am from Trentham. Depending on progress I'll either belt up the main drag or divert up Turakina.

I'll find a place for us to drop gear for the day in camp, no worries there. Sat night...I've got no other plans so can do sunday also; so happy to stay overnight.

Lookin forward to it - been a few years since I've been out in the zones.

andy mac

30th October 2010, 09:47

Buggs I'll like to join you if the no. 10 spot is still available. Andy

buggsubique

30th October 2010, 09:57

Buggs I'll like to join you if the no. 10 spot is still available. Andy

And then there were 10.

ducatijim

30th October 2010, 10:00

I'll find a place for us to drop gear for the day in camp, no worries there..

Yo, Buggsie, would that include a reasonably 'safe' place to leave my car and trailer too?
You see, Im carryn a 'disability' thats bin exacerbated by the last 30days x 8600km and to ride to Wia, around the scrub, then home again would not happen at the moment.
No, I can't stay over - busy on the farm now - if it wasn't Id still be over 'home' !:shit:

buggsubique

30th October 2010, 10:05

Yo, Buggsie, would that include a reasonably 'safe' place to leave my car and trailer too?
You see, Im carryn a 'disability' thats bin exacerbated by the last 30days x 8600km and to ride to Wia, around the scrub, then home again would not happen at the moment.
No, I can't stay over - busy on the farm now - if it wasn't Id still be over 'home' !:shit:

Yep , piece of cake.

.chris

30th October 2010, 10:19

And then there were 10.

Did you miss my message? Or have I not qualified?

I spent hours convincing my partner to let me go riding, it has even cost me 1x rather exepensive ice-cream maker to sweeten the deal.

andy mac

30th October 2010, 10:22

And then there were 10.

:woohoo: Great way to start a 2 week holiday with the bike (& wife)
She's not sure which gets priority, yeah right. :innocent:

andy mac

30th October 2010, 10:30

Did you miss my message? Or have I not qualified?

I spent hours convincing my partner to let me go riding, it has even cost me 1x rather exepensive ice-cream maker to sweeten the deal.

Ooops - no problem to bump me back to no.11 (loser) - and I can revert back to the Moonshine Trail Ride. Now to the garage to put on a rear tyre - how's yours progressing NZKTM? :shutup:

Eddieb

30th October 2010, 10:32

... PM me if you're keen...

Did you miss my message? Or have I not qualified?

Did you PM him?

buggsubique

30th October 2010, 10:33

Did you miss my message? Or have I not qualified?

I spent hours convincing my partner to let me go riding, it has even cost me 1x rather exepensive ice-cream maker to sweeten the deal.

Yeah sorry mate, was on the diesel lastnight and missed your post. PM sent.

buggsubique

30th October 2010, 10:46

Lads, we have the numbers now. Sorry for those who are on reserve list or weren't able to commit in time.

Not an ego thing or me trying to be a prick - it's not an exclusive club or anything, it's just that I'm personally accountable for the group and individual actions on the day and as a rule of thumb groups sizes are normally limited to around 4 or personal recreation activities like this, and this is certainly not an organised "event" like Desert Storm where hundreds of bikes cut sick across the tussock.

Will add timings and other details early in the week.

Who's riding up from Wellington (with me or otherwise) on Sat morning and who's staying overnight?

Waihou Thumper

30th October 2010, 11:10

Now to the garage to put on a rear tyre - how's yours progressing NZKTM? :shutup:

I was up early, got them off okay...well, truth be told I had a F...ing hard time of it. :facepalm:....I actually got them cleaned up and then bowled over to the shop and in 10 minutes they were on the rims and inflated. I have just this moment got them back on the bike and she is looking Sweet.......I even gave her a clean.....:)

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bart

30th October 2010, 11:19

Have fun guys. I'm absolutely pissed I can't make this ride, but hey, sometimes other things are more important....supposedly. :violin: :facepalm:

Aslan

30th October 2010, 11:33

Buggs had suggested he's be doing this - me to - welcome others company - flexible as to route and departure time - will need to be early :scooter:

Waihou Thumper

30th October 2010, 11:44

who's staying overnight?

If we can do a ride on the Sunday morning I will stay overnight...Perhaps Chris might like to take a meander home somewhere the long way round withe me?....Whoever else that may be joining from Waikato or reaches further North are welcome to tag along....May as well make a weekend of it aye! :)
Hey Buggs, maybe we could get the little grounds next to the rugby fields behind the museum? This was used for myself and others when we did the Trail Wonders of Waiouru ride....In fact we camped there twice...Nice little sheltered spot, even had ablutions unlocked for us....:)

.chris

30th October 2010, 12:14

Ooops - no problem to bump me back to no.11 (loser) - and I can revert back to the Moonshine Trail Ride. Now to the garage to put on a rear tyre - how's yours progressing NZKTM? :shutup:

Nah Andy would not ask you to do that.

Yeah sorry mate, was on the diesel lastnight and missed your post. PM sent.

No worries.

buggsubique

30th October 2010, 13:08

If we can do a ride on the Sunday morning I will stay overnight...Perhaps Chris might like to take a meander home somewhere the long way round withe me?....Whoever else that may be joining from Waikato or reaches further North are welcome to tag along....May as well make a weekend of it aye! :)
Hey Buggs, maybe we could get the little grounds next to the rugby fields behind the museum? This was used for myself and others when we did the Trail Wonders of Waiouru ride....In fact we camped there twice...Nice little sheltered spot, even had ablutions unlocked for us....:)

Yeah, was thinking something a little more comfortable myself... but could be done. I'll see what I can sort, but hopefully will include hot showers and beds...I'll now plan on staying overnight Sat night and we'll throw some ideas around for a Sunday ride...

buggsubique

30th October 2010, 13:12

Buggs had suggested he's be doing this - me to - welcome others company - flexible as to route and departure time - will need to be early :scooter:

Yeah I'm thinking no later than 7am departure (say meet at Mana Shell station?), good pace to Bulls then decide how timings are going for taking Turakina Valley or the main drag. Perhaps to play it safe we bolt straight to Waiouru and can do Turakina on the way home on Sunday?

Waihou Thumper

30th October 2010, 13:14

Yeah, was thinking something a little more comfortable myself... but could be done. I'll see what I can sort, but hopefully will include hot showers and beds...I'll now plan on staying overnight Sat night and we'll throw some ideas around for a Sunday ride...

Whatever is arranged, either comfortable or Bivvie style is fine with me...If we do not need tent, just let us know, then I can have more room on the back for other essentials like the Latte maker and Toastie machine.....:) tools too......and survival kit..hehe

Aslan

30th October 2010, 13:38

Yeah I'm thinking no later than 7am departure (say meet at Mana Shell station?), good pace to Bulls then decide how timings are going for taking Turakina Valley or the main drag. Perhaps to play it safe we bolt straight to Waiouru and can do Turakina on the way home on Sunday?

thanks Buggs - see you (& others) Shell Mana for 7am departure Sat morn - and yes I'm keen on staying over at Waiouru on Sat night. Cheers Aslan aka Stephen O

andy mac

30th October 2010, 14:20

Nah Andy would not ask you to do that.

Chris I insist you go & give your 690 some desert therapy.

Crisis management

30th October 2010, 17:12

Have a good ride guys, it's neat terrain in there, I'm mildly pissed I can't make it (other obligations) but I'll be in there next year with the army ride.....3 days of it!

Now, back to reassembling the 640, I seem to have a couple of spare parts that I need to find a home for.......

.chris

30th October 2010, 17:46

Chris I insist you go & give your 690 some desert therapy.

Nope, you are on the list, I could not live with the guilt of booting you off this ride.

And from what Bugg's says, I may be able to make it anyway. And in that case we can argue it out then <_<

.chris

30th October 2010, 17:48

Have a good ride guys, it's neat terrain in there, I'm mildly pissed I can't make it (other obligations) but I'll be in there next year with the army ride.....3 days of it!

You must remind me when you sort out for this one, I missed the last due to in-attention.

pampa

30th October 2010, 19:30

Yeah I'm thinking no later than 7am departure (say meet at Mana Shell station?),...

That's sounds good for me ... I will try to make it back on Sat itself :scooter:

err where is the Mana shell?

BTW haven't yet changed tyres. Will at least need to change front although managed to remove chain and front sprocket to check them out ... the chain has a tight spot an 20000K. I'm waiting for a new set which hasn't yet arrived (:facepalm:) so will try to recover this one with some cleaning ... may have to put a bigger sprocket at the front :blink: as the one installed is bit bugged

... pah lots of things to do too little parts to do it

Aslan

31st October 2010, 06:48

That's sounds good for me ... I will try to make it back on Sat itself :scooter:

err where is the Mana shell?

BTW haven't yet changed tyres. Will at least need to change front although managed to remove chain and front sprocket to check them out ... the chain has a tight spot an 20000K. I'm waiting for a new set which hasn't yet arrived (:facepalm:) so will try to recover this one with some cleaning ... may have to put a bigger sprocket at the front :blink: as the one installed is bit bugged

... pah lots of things to do too little parts to do it

Pablo - Shell Mana - 143 Mana Esplanade - look fwd to seeing you & Buggs there - cheers S

Taz

31st October 2010, 12:40

Now, back to reassembling the 640, I seem to have a couple of spare parts that I need to find a home for.......

Send them to me if you don't find where they go :lol:

3L4NS1R

31st October 2010, 14:41

grrrr. Cannot make it! The Powers conspire against me. Have a blast!

Night Falcon

31st October 2010, 15:31

Mate...when I saw this thread I almost signed up immediately but I hesitated and checked with the bride only to find we had something planned for that weekend :gob: ...which only goes to show that if you hestitate...." your on ya bike" !!....errr ....I mean off ya bike...errr arrr...I mean on ya way to not being on ya bike....:corn:

marks

31st October 2010, 16:27

GPS MAN

31st October 2010, 16:31

Should be a GREAT ride...wish I could go:violin:

.chris

31st October 2010, 16:31

Waihou Thumper

31st October 2010, 16:34

Since JMJ has bailed I guess. I am coming now. :yes:

I plan to head south on Friday, probably renegade camp somewhere.

NZKtm what are your plans for heading down? And yeah keen to do some "long way rounding" on the way back north.

What is the plan for accommodation on Saturday night? Always nice to stay as a group. I saw mention of some barracks or something?

Take the long way down to Te Aroha....I plan on heading down early Saturday, will definitely be interested in taking the long way home as well mate.
Chris, you can stay here bud, if you want to...
I will be finished work, getting home, dinner and a beer and then into the garage for a yarn and get the bikes ready....

junkmanjoe

31st October 2010, 17:18

yup, boss not keen to let me go riding........thats ok we play around here on sunday..

JMJ

buggsubique

31st October 2010, 17:45

what sort of surface will we be riding on?

I discovered today that a very worn E07 and damp hard clay are completely incompatible:facepalm:

if there is lots of hard clay I will get a new tire put on this week

40km or so gravel / rock road.
The tracks beside SH1 are generally loamy dirt / clay and are a mixed bag in the wet. Rule of thumb, slippery if wet.
Under the mountain will be mixture of sand, CNUT style rocks, pea metal sort of stuff. Will be a bit of a challenge I'd say, We won't know till we's stuck in the middle of it, ha.

To play it safe, go with knobs. You'll manage with crappy offroad tires, you'll just need to be selective with what you commit to. You will have a bit of self-choice on the day I think and seriously, most of it will be tame. I'm probably going to have a gay front tyre but I've just chucked a 606 on the rear for the bit under the hill...had a wicked fun time with it this arvo on a bit of gravel... hehe.

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Tussock Tracks (http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/buggsubique/Image010.jpg?t=1288501651)

My PC is all packed up in storage but otherwise I'd have thrown some others up too... Bring yer cameras.

.chris

31st October 2010, 17:53

Take the long way down to Te Aroha....I plan on heading down early Saturday, will definitely be interested in taking the long way home as well mate.
Chris, you can stay here bud, if you want to...
I will be finished work, getting home, dinner and a beer and then into the garage for a yarn and get the bikes ready....

Actually yeah, I might take you up on that offer. What time do you finish work?

pampa

31st October 2010, 19:13

Pablo - Shell Mana - 143 Mana Esplanade - look fwd to seeing you & Buggs there - cheers S
Thanks mate, looking fwd 2 :scooter:

Waihou Thumper

31st October 2010, 19:17

Actually yeah, I might take you up on that offer. What time do you finish work?

Plenty of room in the garage for another Orange one...Can cook us something up, we leave nice and early for Waiouru, scenic route or straight blast....Thinking Western Access and Mangakino route maybe...:) I should be home roundabout 1730 or so...maybe 1800 latest...:yes:

marks

1st November 2010, 07:49

I'm probably going to have a gay front tyre but I've just chucked a 606 on the rear for the bit under the hill...had a wicked fun time with it this arvo on a bit of gravel... hehe.

Thanks Bugs

I've got a shiny new 606 on the front and a racing slick e07 on the back so we'll see who fares the best :yes:

.chris

1st November 2010, 08:39

Plenty of room in the garage for another Orange one...Can cook us something up, we leave nice and early for Waiouru, scenic route or straight blast....Thinking Western Access and Mangakino route maybe...:) I should be home roundabout 1730 or so...maybe 1800 latest...:yes:

Cool, I shall plan to be down Te Aroha way about then, might even duck up Thompsons Track for a look-see if I get down there early.

I've got a shiny new 606 on the front and a racing slick e07 on the back so we'll see who fares the best :yes:

I shall be sporting a shiny new e07. It will be nice to be back to a logical tire choice again, since lately I have either been running bald a crap tires or mx knobbiles.

pampa

1st November 2010, 09:20

Thanks Bugs

I've got a shiny new 606 on the front and a racing slick e07 on the back so we'll see who fares the best :yes:

I have a 11000K rear Michelin T63 I'm planning to replace and I can give you ... the knobs are still noticeable, also have a 16000K front Michelin T63 that replaced last night ... which is not in very good shape

buggsubique

1st November 2010, 11:46

Ok, these are a mixed bag of pictures but give you some idea of what to see and expect in terms of terrain and soil. As I said though, the leg out east will be by gravel road so not too exciting...except for the views.

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andy mac

1st November 2010, 14:36

I have a 11000K rear Michelin T63 I'm planning to replace and I can give you ... the knobs are still noticeable, also have a 16000K front Michelin T63 that replaced last night ... which is not in very good shape

:gob: Your X Challenge must float on air to get the tyres that distance. It took just 3.5K to wear a T63 rear down to 4mm on the 250.

Ok, these are a mixed bag of pictures but give you some idea of what to see and expect in terms of terrain and soil. As I said though, the leg out east will be by gravel road so not too exciting...except for the views.

Looks good, though I don't expect the Kaimanawa horses to hang around when the KLR's exhaust of mass destruction appears over the horizon :2guns:

3L4NS1R

1st November 2010, 15:08

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That last one brings back memories! Had my first wash for 3 weeks in that stream while on Basic... sigh. Happy days. But only in retrospect...

pampa

1st November 2010, 16:15

:gob: Your X Challenge must float on air to get the tyres that distance. It took just 3.5K to wear a T63 rear down to 4mm on the 250.

Yeah Its bizarre, however I get little out of chain and sprockets ... less than 20000k with Scott oiler ... that's why I'm waiting for new set :facepalm:

Its not only this tyre BTW, I had a Michelin Baja before lasting that long ... keep in mind that I do a lot of comuting which is slow wear and lots of Ks

In the other hand maybe your 250 has 70hp and u didn't realise ... :scooter:

NordieBoy

1st November 2010, 16:21

:gob: Your X Challenge must float on air to get the tyres that distance. It took just 3.5K to wear a T63 rear down to 4mm on the 250.

Front T63?

Waihou Thumper

1st November 2010, 16:58

Cool, I shall plan to be down Te Aroha way about then, might even duck up Thompsons Track for a look-see if I get down there early.

It is pretty wet up there, last time I went, grab $2.00 and wash the bike at the Caltex mate.....:) You aint riding south with me if the Katie is full of clay....:woohoo:
Give me a call anytime on my phone mate, I will be in Morrinsville all day training....pop in if you want to at Lunch time, 9 Canada Street, Safety N' Action....Or see you there, Te Aroha, Number is 0272672340....

Eddieb

1st November 2010, 17:02

I couldn't take the PD in there, if I fell off it I'd lose it in the grass.

marks

1st November 2010, 17:45

Looks good, though I don't expect the Kaimanawa horses to hang around when the KLR's exhaust of mass destruction appears over the horizon :2guns:

certainly should solve any constipation problems that the little horseys might have :woohoo:

Eddieb

1st November 2010, 19:45

Would you be interested in a wander up Takapari Rd on the Sunday morning?

While I haven't been up Takapari Road and it's on my 'Need to do' list I'm considering Taupo - Napier - Taihape on Sunday if we stay overnight for a couple of reasons.

thanks Buggs - see you (& others) Shell Mana for 7am departure Sat morn - and yes I'm keen on staying over at Waiouru on Sat night. Cheers Aslan aka Stephen O

I'll be at Shell Mana at 7 also.

pampa

1st November 2010, 20:25

Front T63?
yip,

Michelin, T63
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/2010.11.01-PhoneCamera-G650-TyreChange-tomagoo/IMG_20101031_205337.jpg-1024x768.jpg

This is the Michelin AC-10 I put instead also well used
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/2010.11.01-PhoneCamera-G650-TyreChange-tomagoo/IMG_20101031_213529.jpg-1024x768.jpg

twisty

1st November 2010, 21:12

I will be at Shell Mana at 7 also too

Eddieb

1st November 2010, 21:28

I will be at Shell Mana at 7 also too

What on? 

twisty

1st November 2010, 21:46

I'm gona bring the AT. Not brave enough to take new GS800 and the AT has 606's on it.

junkmanjoe

1st November 2010, 21:50

yip,

This is the Michelin AC-10 I put instead also well used
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/2010.11.01-PhoneCamera-G650-TyreChange-tomagoo/IMG_20101031_213529.jpg-1024x768.jpg

dont forget ya spare tubes mate............

buggsubique

2nd November 2010, 08:02

Lads, PM sent with barracks option for those overnighting. Need you to PM me back ASAP (or post on here) so I can confirm numbers tomorrow morning.

Cheers, Matt

Underground

2nd November 2010, 08:46

Awww, just this one time I wish I lived in the North Island :crybaby:
Have a cool ride guys.

pampa

2nd November 2010, 11:40

dont forget ya spare tubes mate............

don't worry I have all my spares and hopefully some mates around ... last time it worked out ... hopefully didn't piss my companions too much

did i? :shit:

buggsubique

2nd November 2010, 11:58

Here is an idea of the general routes we'll be taking. Google earth / Google maps can show you in more detail...

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Eddieb

2nd November 2010, 12:21

The weekend weather forecast has been slowly improving as the week has progressed but I just checked now and....

Saturday 6
Showers becoming less frequent, possibly a few late snow flurries at the top of the Desert Road. Winds turning cold southerly.

Sunday 7
Showers becoming few and far between. Cold southerly winds.

Pack ya woolies boys

twisty

2nd November 2010, 13:57

buggsubique

2nd November 2010, 15:20

Pack ya woolies boys

Do you want me to bring those mittens for you?

buggsubique

2nd November 2010, 15:35

I hope I don't live to regret it, but this sounds cool lol

Much of our riding out east will be between 1000m and 1400m...Waiouru township is at around 700m and the Desert Rd peaks just under 1100m if that's anything to go by.

Have something for windchill, and something to shed water. Don't forget some thermals for yer legs...

Don't sweat it though - it's all manageable!

Eddieb

2nd November 2010, 15:51

Much of our riding out east will be between 1000m and 1400m...Waiouru township is at around 700m and the Desert Rd peaks just under 1100m if that's anything to go by.

Have something for windchill, and something to shed water. Don't forget some thermals for yer legs...

Don't sweat it though - it's all manageable!

I'll need to repack slightly, while I'd packed for cool and possibly mildy damp conditions I hadn't packed for bloody cold!

buggsubique

2nd November 2010, 17:38

I'll need to repack slightly, while I'd packed for cool and possibly mildy damp conditions I hadn't packed for bloody cold!

Hard to predict mate, the weather can bring Crowded House, but it's often just being slightly damp and then getting cut with wind that makes for the worst. At least it's s'posed to be southerly...its the wind off Ruapehu to the west that's the real shitter.

It has snowed there in Xmas and even mid Jan before...blows the mind sometimes...

Waihou Thumper

3rd November 2010, 17:26

This is a good map of the Defence area guys...

http://www.offlimits.co.nz/sites/offlimits.co.nz/files/downloads/Wai_Zones_NoGrid.pdf

Give it some time to load, it is 5.8Mb...:) which means of course you can blow the sucker up and look at the contours we riding over....yeehaa...

Eddieb

3rd November 2010, 18:17

Do you want me to bring those mittens for you?

Yeah go on, if you have room.

I have a tube for you, but I'm not sure I'll fit it in on the day.

ducatijim

4th November 2010, 08:47

Ok, tell me, do we have an RV and time yet? Or, maybe I just missed it?:shit:

buggsubique

4th November 2010, 14:46

Wellington dudes riding up (less Marks) meet at Shell Mana before 7am, aim to be leaving Shell at or shortly after 7am.

Everyone meet at Waiouru Caltex 1030 am. If we're there early or ready to go we can shoot into camp, drop non essential equipment, pick up room keys, park car etc etc.

021650565 is my number if late or broken or whatever.

Briefing at Range Control 11am. This is the essential timing of the day. Someone is coming in from their weekend to give this manadatory brief to us.

~1130am we'll head out east for a couple of hours to the end of the Argo Road to see what we can see.

~2pm we'll come back through camp then head north alongside the highway and through the desert to Tukino Rd.

~4pm those travelling back to wellington Sat night need to decide if they're going to bail down SH1, or stay with the group going offroad most of the way back beside SH1 to camp.

Probably back in camp around 6-7pm to go and kill a burger and demolish some beer down the Oasis...:facepalm:

Sun morning - no plans, each to their own. Talk of the Wellies boys heading to Takapari Rd with Eddie? I'm keen, also keen to go south from Waiouru via Turakina valley rd.

buggsubique

4th November 2010, 14:49

Yeah go on, if you have room.

I have a tube for you, but I'm not sure I'll fit it in on the day.

no worries, will chuck the gloves in anyway...will find a spot...

Waihou Thumper

4th November 2010, 16:02

with you guys....
I was planning a camp spot, but it looks as though I will be North when you guys ride back South, therefore I will join you all as you are riding back off road to Waiouru....Did someone mention beer and burgers? :)
If there is room at the Inn, I am a starter....
If not, back to plan A or was it B.....:facepalm:

Crisis management

4th November 2010, 17:16

Have a good ride guys, wish I could join you!

If your following the tank tracks by SH1 watch out for sharp changes in direction....I didn't and managed to endo the 200 several times, ..........was spectacularly painfull!:facepalm:

Taz

4th November 2010, 19:13

buggsubique

4th November 2010, 19:34

Waihou Thumper

4th November 2010, 19:37

I've booked you a room with us.

Great, many thanks.....Seeing you guys want to go over the same terrain on the way back and make sure we capture the falls and spills just once more for those that misse the first run! :) How could I resist......Charging the batteries now....:)

pampa

4th November 2010, 20:19

Whether report its looking

Sat 6 Showers, with some snow about higher parts of the Desert Road, easing during the afternoon. Cold southerlies, strong in exposed places.

:facepalm:

bring snowboard

Eddieb

5th November 2010, 06:34

Sun morning - no plans, each to their own. Talk of the Wellies boys heading to Takapari Rd with Eddie? I'm keen, also keen to go south from Waiouru via Turakina valley rd.

I'm not going to Takapari Road, I'll save that for another time. I'm going to do a big loop Taupo - Napier - Taihape then home. It'll be a 700km day for me once I've got a bit of nosing around in.

ducatijim

5th November 2010, 09:10

It'll be a 700km day for me once I've got a bit of nosing around in.

Fark....that'll hurt on a bloody KTM seat m8!!!:shit:

Eddieb

5th November 2010, 09:31

Fark....that'll hurt on a bloody KTM seat m8!!!:shit:

:) I've done a few 550km days on it and one 800km day before, my bike has the gel seat though I don't reckon thats much better.

marks

5th November 2010, 10:33

well I'm about to finish off work and start getting ready.
I'll head up to Taihape via some convoluted route (never been on Beaconsfield Valley Rd so thats high on the probable list)

I'll see you guys in Waiouru on Sat morning

I'm keen to do Takapri Rd on Sunday but have to be home before 4pm

my cell us 0274499115

spot (http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0dIWGpAPcRhEUyNlkI4k2xhQKKnIB7s jG) you later

.chris

5th November 2010, 11:10

I am saddled up and ready to go, will see the birthday boy tonight, shall give him a big manly hug for all you guys.

See the rest of you on Saturday.

buggsubique

5th November 2010, 14:42

I am saddled up and ready to go, will see the birthday boy tonight, shall give him a big manly hug for all you guys.

See the rest of you on Saturday.

Yes, please be done with all manly hugs by the time you arrive.

3L4NS1R

5th November 2010, 15:45

Have an awesome time guys. Jealous. Much.

Night Falcon

5th November 2010, 16:00

take ya rain coats and lots of pictures..:corn:

ducatijim

5th November 2010, 19:38

:) I've done a few 550km days on it and one 800km day before, my bike has the gel seat though I don't reckon thats much better.

Ur quite right - the stocker is way better! And an Airhawk is better again!!:shit:

ducatijim

5th November 2010, 19:40

shall give him a big manly hug for all you guys.

.

Jeeezus.....FFS don't bother on my behalf.:facepalm:

Eddieb

6th November 2010, 04:26

I dunno what it's like elsewhere but I don't think I could actually hold the bike upright at my place.

Unless the wind drops considerably in the next hour I may not make it.

GPS MAN

6th November 2010, 06:29

Blowing a Gale at my place:argh:

I don't think I'll be riding my bike here in Hawkes Bay today:bye:

marks

7th November 2010, 15:05

what an awesome ride - a real standout

thanks Bugs

big big friendly - my arse :woohoo:

as usual the unreliable and fragile ktms had caused problems :yes:

twisty

7th November 2010, 15:43

Gotta love those Africa's

NordieBoy

7th November 2010, 16:27

Your arse is big bike friendly?

buggsubique

7th November 2010, 16:34

Gotta love those Africa's

Yeah mine got me home...just!

Lost the front brakes in waiouru...
lost the speedo south of Foxton...
Flat tyre just north of Waikanae...

Flat tyre turned out to be significant electrolysis from steel spoke nipples in the rim and a winter of the bike sitting at Wellington Airport each weekend... dug out the rot and filed back the flakes...not pretty, but yeah made it.

Helmet cam footage looks good, so will aim to have that up by end of the week.

pampa

7th November 2010, 18:53

Yeah mine got me home...just!

Lost the front brakes in waiouru...
lost the speedo south of Foxton...
Flat tyre just north of Waikanae...

Flat tyre turned out to be significant electrolysis from steel spoke nipples in the rim and a winter of the bike sitting at Wellington Airport each weekend... dug out the rot and filed back the flakes...not pretty, but yeah made it.

Helmet cam footage looks good, so will aim to have that up by end of the week.

WHAT an awesome ride. Thanks Buggs!!

I made it Sat night after 710K on the clock, having started at 6:15 am and finished 11:45 pm. I believe I may have failed to observe the speed limit in some areas (between Waiouru & Upper Hutt). Luckily the wobble on the road due to aggressive knobblies got better at night time! I'm very happy I'd spent a few bucks on the high powered bulb!

Bike seems fine, although lost at least one bolt, heaps of crap but already cleaned. now need to sort the water pump and 40000 service.

Thanks again mate.

Have some pics and some footage, will post later

Eddieb

7th November 2010, 19:38

EPIC!

Just got home after 695.5 km's from Waiouru to Wellington via Taupo, Napier and Taihape.

Haven't looked at any video or pics yet.

Aslan

7th November 2010, 19:43

Thanks for organising a top ride Buggs - great country there in the Central Plateau and excellent company.

Cheers Aslan :scooter:

pampa

7th November 2010, 19:49

Eddieb

7th November 2010, 21:35

How many people does it take to extract an Africa Twin from a 3 foot wide stream?

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bart

7th November 2010, 21:42

:corn::corn::corn::corn::corn::weird:

Eddieb

7th November 2010, 21:47

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Matt, I'm pretty happy with how that one has come out of you.

I'll post some proper RR type ones later.

Waihou Thumper

8th November 2010, 04:37

Thanks for the company, the laughs, the spills.....:)
Great organisation Matt.....Thanks Mate, I had a wonderful time....
The bike faired well......The clutch perch didn't....:(
I will post some photos this evening...I had a glimpse and they look great! :yes:

buggsubique

8th November 2010, 06:25

Haha, that's funny as hell...all the grace of a fat chick at the beach...

twisty

8th November 2010, 07:20

Haha, that's funny as hell...all the grace of a fat chick at the beach...

It was as funny as all hell to watch, you where riding along and just disappeared, lucky ya balls stopped you denting the tank of the Africa lol

marks

8th November 2010, 07:49

Matt, I'm pretty happy with how that one has come out of you.

that's an awesome photo of Matt

.chris

8th November 2010, 10:28

What a excellent weekend riding, the Waiouru riding was exellent, Thanks heaps to Matt for organising.

Trip back with Mark & Eddie was excellent, took some interesting roads from Taupo north(ish).

More photos here (http://picasaweb.google.com/c.p.whitehead/WaiouruRide#), unfortunately due to rain on the lens most of my saturday photos are a bit crap.

Crisis management

8th November 2010, 10:48

Looks like a great ride, now I am seriously jealous.

bart

8th November 2010, 10:57

Nice photos guys. Keep 'em coming. :woohoo:

while I sit here sulking, because I'm still grounded :angry:

pampa

8th November 2010, 11:32

Some photos from my phone

The crew

First stop

The Scenic route

First playground

AT - Twisty

KLR - Marks

Kawa + Yamaha = Little crew

Part of the Ktm crew
Close to the top

buggsubique

8th November 2010, 12:59

Wow, that evening light certainly looks awesome in those last photos.

I also have some great helmet footage of us all blitzing along the sand section in the desert...will edit and get it up.

pampa

8th November 2010, 13:33

Wow, that evening light certainly looks awesome in those last photos.

I also have some great helmet footage of us all blitzing along the sand section in the desert...will edit and get it up.

Yeah, the scenary really deserved a good camera, also very funny how everybody was keeping the Helmet on due to cold conditions towards the end.

Waihou Thumper

8th November 2010, 16:48

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Waihou Thumper

8th November 2010, 16:54

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Taz

8th November 2010, 16:57

You notice in the beached AT video that NZKTM didn't even get off his bike to help/laugh? :shit:

Waihou Thumper

8th November 2010, 16:58

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Waihou Thumper

8th November 2010, 17:01

You notice in the beached AT video that NZKTM didn't even get off his bike to help/laugh? :shit:

And your point is?.......
I had picked my bike up and ridden over when it happened.....I couldn't even get the bike to stay upright in the sand...
But thanks for your comment....Moving right along....

Taz

8th November 2010, 17:06

And your point is?.......
I had picked my bike up and ridden over when it happened.....I couldn't even get the bike to stay upright in the sand...
But thanks for your comment....Moving right along....

No sense of humor today?
Yours won't stand up in the soft stuff either? :lol:

Night Falcon

8th November 2010, 17:10

[QUOTE=c.h.r.i.s;1129902920] ..... QUOTE]

Caption: ....come on boy.... you can do it....your nearly there...If you get out of that hole I promise to park you next that nice lookin KTM690 :love:

Waihou Thumper

8th November 2010, 17:10

No sense of humor today?
Yours won't stand up in the soft stuff either? :lol:

Due to the fact that I have a fu...d Magura master cylinder, it broke out there because of a needless and dumb manoevre I made.....:angry:
I have found out that it will be approx $450 for part....Good ole KTM, have to buy the whole shebang....
I am scouting around.....
The bike leans over so much when on the side stand it falls....especially in that soft shite we were in....:facepalm:

marks

8th November 2010, 17:19

Caption: ....come on boy.... you can do it....your nearly there...If you get out of that hole I promise to park you on top of that nice lookin KTM690 :love:

why are there always 300 people around with cameras when I have a little problem :facepalm:

I have found out that it will be approx $450 for part....Good ole KTM, have to buy the whole shebang....
I am scouting around.....

ouch

my son gets quite a few ktm bits off ebay at very sharp prices

the US is full of fucked ktms

Waihou Thumper

8th November 2010, 17:41

the US is full of fucked ktms

:woohoo: Haha, that's funny...Like it. Now, I have my sense of Haha back.....Thanks Mark...:)

Taz

8th November 2010, 18:27

I've got two KTM Magura clutch master cylinders in my garage......

Waihou Thumper

8th November 2010, 18:37

I've got two KTM Magura clutch master cylinders in my garage......

:innocent: Umm, have you now...
wanna part with one of them Andy? Will it fit? I guess it would right? Standard fixture....Only thing is mine has a mirror clamp attached but that aint no big deal....
I would clean ya bike for a whole month mate...:)

Eddieb

8th November 2010, 18:39

:innocent: Umm, have you now...
wanna part with one of them Andy? Will it fit? I guess it would right? Standard fixture....Only thing is mine has a mirror clamp attached but that aint no big deal....
I would clean ya bike for a whole month mate...:)

I think you'll find they are attached to bikes.

Taz

8th November 2010, 18:39

They're both kind of in use on my KTM's :o

Waihou Thumper

8th November 2010, 18:41

They're both kind of in use on my KTM's :o

:sick: F...k.....:shit: forgot the Aussie humour...Ha Ha....:)

Taz

8th November 2010, 18:42

Sorry .

JATZ

8th November 2010, 19:20

Due to the fact that I have a fu...d Magura master cylinder, it broke out there because of a needless and dumb manoevre I made.....:angry:
I have found out that it will be approx $450 for part....Good ole KTM, have to buy the whole shebang....

HAH..... that'll learn ya

Ya shoulda kept the BIG :yes:

tri boy

8th November 2010, 19:32

Looks like you guys had a full on day:headbang:
Wonder how many tanks/troop carriers have been swallowed up by that grey goop.
:blink:

Waihou Thumper

8th November 2010, 19:46

HAH..... that'll learn ya

Ya shoulda kept the BIG :yes:

Listen...I am feeling a little fragile at the moment...Where is the Man Love? Oh....It only comes around once a year on your Birthday.... I forgot. :facepalm:
Oh, by the way...Nice photos Mark....:yes: Thanks Jatz....

marks

8th November 2010, 19:54

Aussie humour

that's an oxymoron

NordieBoy

9th November 2010, 07:08

Wonder how many tanks/troop carriers have been swallowed up by that grey goop.
:blink:

Probably both of them.
:facepalm:

NordieBoy

9th November 2010, 07:09

that's an oxymoron

An ozymoron with pimples?

Eddieb

9th November 2010, 07:23

More motorcycle hoonery

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marks

9th November 2010, 08:00

the video makes that hill look like a little bump

it didn't feel it when looking at it from the bottom

Crisis management

9th November 2010, 08:51

Due to the fact that I have a fu...d Magura master cylinder, it broke out there because of a needless and dumb manoevre I made.....:angry:

Mark, maybe have a look at a temporary repair using an epoxy like JB weld? The Magura clutch is hardly a highly stressed item, it's low pressure mineral oil stuff and as long as you get it oil tight it will be as good as new. As long as the joint site is clean I have repaired a huge range of broken bits with that stuff and it's $20 a tube........the trick is to clean well first, brake cleaner spray and the like to remove all oily residue.

Waihou Thumper

9th November 2010, 12:12

Mark, maybe have a look at a temporary repair using an epoxy like JB weld? The Magura clutch is hardly a highly stressed item, it's low pressure mineral oil stuff and as long as you get it oil tight it will be as good as new. As long as the joint site is clean I have repaired a huge range of broken bits with that stuff and it's $20 a tube........the trick is to clean well first, brake cleaner spray and the like to remove all oily residue.

Thanks for that Iain, I did consider it as I tossed it high and wide into the Rangipo Desert..:) However, it was a huge break, and serrated, it broke in three places due to the force....Not from shear speed I tell ya...:gob:More the angle of the impact...Funnily enough the lever is fine...

Crisis management

9th November 2010, 14:01

I did consider it as I tossed it high and wide into the Rangipo Desert..:)

Ooops.....
Try a wanted thread in the off road section, you may be surprised what turns up.....I need both of mine so keep clear of my bikes!

PS, not as bad as the 1150 Adventure Javahead flipped a couple of years back, he was into a couple of grand for the BMW clutch assembly. :shit:

NordieBoy

9th November 2010, 14:16

Thanks for that Iain, I did consider it as I tossed it high and wide into the Rangipo Desert..:) However, it was a huge break, and serrated, it broke in three places due to the force....Not from shear speed I tell ya...:gob:More the angle of the impact...Funnily enough the lever is fine...

I've got 98% of a CRF450 Magura clutch here.
It broke the clamp part around the back of the bars.
I was running it on the Nordwest and it won't fit the DR :(

It may fit the DR400F though...

Waihou Thumper

9th November 2010, 14:33

I've got 98% of a CRF450 Magura clutch here.
It broke the clamp part around the back of the bars.
I was running it on the Nordwest and it won't fit the DR :(

It may fit the DR400F though...

These are $530 from KTM, I searched high and low for a replacement. Even USA is approx $260 plus postage (USD)...Matching a similar model KTM would cost me $680 because I need a cable etc...SO........:yes: I rang Husqvarna and spoke to a guy at my local shop....Same 10.5 Magura, will be here in 48 hours, will fit in 20 minutes or so...
$490 off the shelf, but can have it for $400....
Done deal, this enables me to ride for the weekend but now I can't eat, drink or pay my rates....:) I have priorities....Fix me bike.....hehe

Waihou Thumper

9th November 2010, 14:35

Ooops.....
Try a wanted thread in the off road section, you may be surprised what turns up.....I need both of mine so keep clear of my bikes!

PS, not as bad as the 1150 Adventure Javahead flipped a couple of years back, he was into a couple of grand for the BMW clutch assembly. :shit:

KTM Magura may fit from different models but the slave and cable may be different....I have gone down that track. The compatible options were 640E, Duke, 640SM, and funnily enough a 125....and others, but I don't have that knowledge and if I bought it, I was stuck with the part and even then it might not be the right one....aint as easy as that...:(

.chris

9th November 2010, 16:12

Thanks for that Iain, I did consider it as I tossed it high and wide into the Rangipo Desert..:) However, it was a huge break, and serrated, it broke in three places due to the force....Not from shear speed I tell ya...:gob:More the angle of the impact...Funnily enough the lever is fine...

Mate you rode like a demon for most of the weekend with no clutch, why not just forget about having one?
All you need to do is ride with mates who are nice enough to push you started every time you stop. :crazy:

Waihou Thumper

13th November 2010, 15:09

Had a little play with the photo editing software...:)

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buggsubique

13th November 2010, 17:48

Had a little play with the photo editing software...:)

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Nice work, esp on that first one - the road in the distance looks great. I've got 8 gig of helmut cam to edit...where to start. It will need music as the sound on my headcam is shit.

twisty

13th November 2010, 23:25

pampa

14th November 2010, 18:23

few more

Nice :scooter:

Eddieb

6th December 2010, 19:24

One more.

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Eddieb

21st December 2010, 19:11

Hey Buggs, how your video coming along?

buggsubique

21st December 2010, 20:00

Hey Buggs, how your video coming along?

Mate, i just don't have the time at the moment. I've made a start but still trying to get the house sorted. Family have moved back in too and I've got a summer school paper to do...:facepalm:

So yeah, work in progress, nothing fancy but need more time. Will have a stab over the Xmas break.

buggsubique

21st December 2010, 20:30

OK, to keep the ball rolling I'm just going to compress my helmet cam raw footage and post those vids. I'll spend some time editing one up over Xmas. Will post as they come up on my channel. Youtube buggsubique...

buggsubique

22nd December 2010, 18:21

Ok, here's some of my stuff, completely raw helmet cam footage, just been compressed down using Movie Maker.

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buggsubique

15th January 2011, 20:10

Sad event today team...

This occurred in the south west of where we blasted up the sand.

RIP

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4545880/Motorcyclist-dies-on-trail-ride-near-Ohakune

Eddieb

15th January 2011, 20:42

Bugger. It can happen at any time though and is an accepted risk by all of us, whether it be accepted conciously or subconciously.

Waihou Thumper

15th January 2011, 21:23

Sad event today team...

This occurred in the south west of where we blasted up the sand.

RIP

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4545880/Motorcyclist-dies-on-trail-ride-near-Ohakune

Thanks Buggs...Yes, thoughts are with the family. Being Desert Storm, there would be someone there wondering why the rider was taking so long. Sad to be given the news....

MXNUT

16th January 2011, 19:31

Thats the second rider that has been killed at Desert Storm Rides.
There was another rider kiled there 3-4 years ago.

I hope it doesnt manage to kill off the ride.

This year is the first time i havent been there in the last 8 years and its always a great ride.

But as bike riders we all know the risks we take. Im sure thats part of the attraction of 2 wheels.

I was at a local bike park today and the ambulance was called to take a rider away with a broken leg. With the great weather we have been having up this way the ground is as hard as rock.