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Padmei
20th November 2011, 08:35
Good fun Jatz. Bloody beemers :nono:
dino3310
20th November 2011, 09:00
fantastic Jatz, would have been super cool catching up to Loyd, i bet he had some tall tales of speedyway for ya. :clap:
JATZ
20th November 2011, 13:49
fantastic Jatz, would have been super cool catching up to Loyd, i bet he had some tall tales of speedyway for ya. :clap:
Yeah it was :yes: and yes he did :yes:
New bike's about 30 mins away so we're off to clock up some k's, we'll miss kalgoorlie and maybe some of the Eyre penninsular but still havin fun :bleh:
This post bought to you compliments of Maccas free wifi
Monstaman
20th November 2011, 14:23
Coolio JATZes, sorry for the German tractor trouble ...bit of a bugga that is .. sounds like a pretty big discount should coming your way?
Enjoy mate and keep the reports coming, pissin down in Wonka today as well.... don't rush back.
Phreaky Phil
20th November 2011, 19:15
I hope you've got a spare needle for the carb !! :laugh: I hope #3 goes better for you
Padmei
20th November 2011, 20:15
If they're losing 400ccs each time they would have to be on a DRZ or XR this time -the seats are getting narrower & narrower:confused:
clint640
21st November 2011, 07:28
Good to see some updates, pity about the bikes!
I hope you've got a spare needle for the carb !! :laugh: I hope #3 goes better for you
Cue the 3rd part of the holy trinity of BMW breakdowns... you'll be able to collect the full set: buggered final drive, blown shock & dead fuel pump :shutup:
Cheers
Clint
Crim
21st November 2011, 08:59
If they're losing 400ccs each time they would have to be on a DRZ or XR this time -the seats are getting narrower & narrower:confused:
I'm picking they will hit Melbourne on a postie bike, having gone through all the "big" adventure bikes available :laugh:
Oh, and by the way James, just for you......... subscribed :corn: I'm in :corn: travel safe :corn: don't ride faster than your angel can fly :corn: .......................and all that other tripe that appears on ride reports
Eddieb
21st November 2011, 09:51
Are those chin things on your helmet to stop wind noise? Do they work and where did you get them?
Piglit
22nd November 2011, 20:42
Are those chin things on your helmet to stop wind noise? Do they work and where did you get them?
Trademe, and yes, they work very well. I'm not sure where exactly on Trademe, but I'm sure they'd be happy to tell you when they can.
Windblockers or something...
Eddieb
22nd November 2011, 21:15
Trademe, and yes, they work very well. I'm not sure where exactly on Trademe, but I'm sure they'd be happy to tell you when they can.
Windblockers or something...
Cheer Piglet, I found them. Windjammer's.
Shewolf
24th November 2011, 15:11
I got one you can have - don't like it
Cheer Piglet, I found them. Windjammer's.
Padmei
24th November 2011, 16:31
You reckon they're lost somewhere?
NordieBoy
24th November 2011, 18:50
Depends who's navigamatating...
If it's Mrs Jatz, they're lost somewhere.
If it's Jatz, they're just lost.
_Shrek_
24th November 2011, 18:59
Depends who's navigamatating...
If it's Mrs Jatz, they're lost somewhere.
If it's Jatz, they're just lost.
I think it's called the senic route :whistle:
Eddieb
25th November 2011, 07:55
I got one you can have - don't like it
Bugger, thanks for the offer. I ordered one about half an hour before seeing your post.
JATZ
25th November 2011, 12:45
Juat a quick Hello :wavey: to everybody
We're still riding bike #3 I'm not going to say it's going well and jinx it ....:facepalm:
All the pics are in the p.c on the bike ATM so no pics for this post :pinch: We're in Clare valley library just now and will be in Adelaide tonight, so I may be able to stick some pics up later.
For anybody who's coming over..... Aus is HUGE !!! .....who knew :facepalm:
The windjammers are good Eddie, although they don't like the rain and take a bit of breaking in, we got them to cut down on wind noise for the intercom.
Did you get the postcard Piglet ?
Cyew...
JATZ
25th November 2011, 22:14
Right.... I has interweb.... a bottle of Bundie and some catching up to do :yes: Lets see how far I get before my nomad connection finishes...
Here I am in Albany sending my waiting for the new bike....
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/Aus%20trip/DSCN0195.jpg
So, we picked up the new ride, a later model GS1200, with the front wheel off our old one on it :facepalm: and set sale for Esperance, 477k's away and it was after lunch, time to press on...:ride:
We met this little fellah on the way, he wasn't happy about being shifted of the road
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Anyway, we got to esperance by early evening and had a brew up while deciding where to sleep, we ended up at a campground where a little haggling was needed to get the price down to something acceptable:msn-wink:
Next day we made our way to Belladonia, via Norseman
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Thay grow a lot of wheat around these parts
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I thought this sign was appropriate
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There is some salt lakes on the way, I was tempted to try the GS on it, dont tell MrsJ though:shutup:
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/Aus%20trip/DSCN0278.jpg
There had ben a big H.O.G. convention on in Margaret River so we have been leapfroging Harleys all the way east, theyre not a bad bunch once you getem talking, even getting a few waves and nods now :eek5:
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We met this couple(Bevan and Andrea) from the "Naki" in Norseman, they are traveling round Australia, clockwise, I'll post upa link to their blog when I get it. They said they know you PhreakyPhil:blink: small world aye...
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They took this pic of us
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BTW.... flies were shocking in Norseman:eek5:
Anyway, we pressed on to Belladonia roadhouse for the night and our campsite
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MyGSXF
25th November 2011, 22:21
Awesome stuff JATZ's!!!!! :Punk:
JATZ
25th November 2011, 22:26
Now it gets a little boring...
The next day was......
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and here's a little bit of it
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We saw Eagles and ........:facepalm: not much else, but it is interesting none the less.There was flocks of budgies who perched on the road, they hurt at 120+k's :crazy: DAMHIK
After lots of straight roads and very few corner, a $4.50 trumpet at Cocklebiddy and a $5.00 chocolate milk at Nullabore roadhouse.
We went to see some Bundda (?) cliffs, quite impressive
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and had a look at the old telegraph at Eucla
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And just incase you thought we were'nt getting of the seal....
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JATZ
25th November 2011, 22:33
The next day we planed to get down to the Eyre Peninsular
First to cross the border..
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/Aus%20trip/DSCN0377.jpg
Then have a look at some Harleys, it's not only Beemers that travel on trailers
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/Aus%20trip/DSCN0379.jpg
You know it's a cruiser when it's got a cupholder :shit:
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/Aus%20trip/DSCN0381.jpg
Anyway...There's not much of interest here, lots of straight roads and gumtrees with hectares and hectares of wheat.
We ended up at Smokey bay for the night
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If I find any interesting pics later I'll post them up.
Robmoto
26th November 2011, 01:06
Hi james, and Mrs, was good to finally talk to you tonight,I will hear from you tuesday, be safe,
cheers, Robmoto.
_Shrek_
26th November 2011, 06:28
:Punk: keep'm come'n James
Woodman
26th November 2011, 08:02
Keep it coming.
You are making me feel claustrophobic.
Did you weave around on the long straight road?
Padmei
26th November 2011, 08:17
Awesome pics & writeup Jatz.
You guys really suit a big beemer. But maybe the reliability issues could put you off.
Perks up my interest again of doing a bit of a tour over there.
I've got on my bucket list a desire to ride one of those long straight mind numbing roads for some sadistic reason:yes:
BTW I did a job over in Mot yesterday - don't worry, it hasn't changed
dino3310
26th November 2011, 11:10
Fantastic James, you guys make ozzy look good
dont forget to drink all Rob's beer :lol:
NordieBoy
26th November 2011, 11:58
BTW I did a job over in Mot yesterday - don't worry, it hasn't changed
Still a bombed out, post-apocalyptic wasteland?
JATZ
26th November 2011, 12:16
Hi james, and Mrs, was good to finally talk to you tonight,I will hear from you tuesday, be safe,
cheers, Robmoto.
And good to yak with you too Rob, :yes:
Keep it coming.
You are making me feel claustrophobic.
Did you weave around on the long straight road?
Yip.... weaved, rode on the other side, MrsJ stood on the back seat and did that thing Kate Winslet did in titanic :shit:
Awesome pics & writeup Jatz.
You guys really suit a big beemer. But maybe the reliability issues could put you off.
Perks up my interest again of doing a bit of a tour over there.
I've got on my bucket list a desire to ride one of those long straight mind numbing roads for some sadistic reason:yes:
Call it a road test of the Big Beemer, I'm still not convinced though, I prefered the 8 hundy.
The long straight roads aren't really boring because they're so different. Do get a sore butt though:violin:
Still a bombed out, post-apocalyptic wasteland?
So long as the kids are safe :bleh: and it keeps ratbags like y'self from settling there.
Just a quick post this time.... we got lost leaving Adelaide in the rain and stopped at a little town called Hahndorf. Quite an old quaint German town.
We had to have smoko while here and use the FREE:woohoo: wifi
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Cyew :wavey:
NordieBoy
26th November 2011, 13:50
We had to have smoko while here and use the FREE:woohoo: wifi
And what did Allie have?
ausibatla
29th November 2011, 13:58
Jatz,
you and the missus left my place and saw the south of the state at the right time. A fire swept through the Margaret River area and destroyed 39 homes and thousands of acres of bush. But it's all O.K. because even though the high temperatures and the high winds were predicted the D.E.C. (Department of Environment and Conservation) went ahead with their CONTROLLED BURN anyway.
Sorry to read that you had bike trouble and hit some wet weather but once you get home to NZ it will all be part of the adventure and I hope you look back fondly on your Aussie trip. At least you would have been happy in the knowledge that your crazy mates were looking after your place while you were over here.
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss156/ausibatla/Decals/James.jpg
Jatz sitting on my lowered 750. A roo dog on a cue ball. It's been dropped about 70mm at seat height as has the 800 you can just see the beak of.
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss156/ausibatla/Decals/James1.jpg
Jatz and the Boss getting ready to move on. You're a lucky man, mate.
Sorry about the attached thumbnails below. I had a bit of trouble inserting the photo's.
Cheers.
:clap: :clap: :clap:
Waihou Thumper
29th November 2011, 16:28
Jatz sitting on my lowered 750.
Is it lowered because there is a his and hers bike? Nice DR's there....Hey Dino, same colour as THE NZ big, aye...
Always liked 'em....:yes:
ausibatla
29th November 2011, 20:36
Is it lowered because there is a his and hers bike? Nice DR's there....Hey Dino, same colour as THE NZ big, aye...
Always liked 'em....:yes:
No, it's lowered because when I step off the curb my arse hits the footpath. Both bikes had specially made links, 15mm longer lowereing them 70mm so that when I sit on them my feet reach the ground comfortably.
Cheers.:clap: :clap: :clap:
JATZ
30th November 2011, 22:23
Back again.... I needed to see where I had got up to so I can carry on the story :yes:
You guys make yourselves comfortable while I re-size some pics and stuff and I'll be right back
JATZ
30th November 2011, 23:22
Back....
I;ll whistle through the next few days instead of a day by day thing just incase anyones getting bored.
We left Smokey bay and sort of started going down the Eyre Peninsular
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/Aus%20trip/DSCN0490-1.jpg
, we went past some rocks that needed a closer look
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We decided to give the rest of the peninsular a miss as it would just be another xtra long day and the forcast was for more wind, I'd been knocked around by a crosswind most of the previous day. We took a short cut and ended up here, at a little place called Kimba
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/Aus%20trip/DSCN0489-1.jpg
Carried on a bit and came to a town called " IronKnob" and with a name like that it would be rude to ride past :facepalm: A very harsh environment to live in.
One of the locals
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There is an Iron mine there and very little else, it was one of the most depressing towns I've ever been into :eek5:
But they had this beauty on display
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Anyway, onward to Port Augusta to get some supplies and we headed for Mt Remarkable national park
A very nice spot it is too :sunny:
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JATZ
30th November 2011, 23:48
We left Mt Remarkable N.P. under increasingly grey skies and made our way towards Adelaide via Gladstone and Clare valley.Quite nice doing absolutely no research about the area your going through, makes ita nice surprise.Who knew it was a wine growing region ? of course we had to stop for a tasting :drinkup: and to support the local industry.
There's no interesting pics of the palce, it was just very scenic, even in the rain and drizzle
Anyhoooo we got to Adelaide without anythig interesting happening, where I had some new pads put on the rear of the bike (from Pitmans yamaha, installed free of charge :woohoo: ) and MrsJ needed some new gloves as she'd lost one of hers while reading the map.
Adelaide was alright....lots of old houses
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The next day we bailed towards Mt Gambier. We went through Hahndorf and then found some really nice scenic twistie stuff between there and Strathalbyn, I couldn't stop grinning :D using 2nd and 3rd gear for a change, then headed for Wellington :shit: and the ferry
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After that we grabbed another short cut
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and rode through Keith and Struan and made camp at Bool Lagoon in a cons. area just south of Naracoorte
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The birdlife was prolific aswell as the rabbits. We also spotted a fox:yes:
JATZ
1st December 2011, 00:06
Next day was through Mt Gambier, they have a lake :yes:
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And this lookout thing
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everything was near the main rd so it is good if your in a hurry
Anyway, we then followed the coastline from Port MacDonnell eastwards towards Warrnambool to see MrsJ's aunty, passing another milestone on the way
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Had a bit of a poke around Warrnambool the next day,
Saw this little critter at Tower hill wildlife park there,
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they have some really nice beaches there too, this is whale watching platform, the whales can come into the whitewater, so it would be quite a sight, we were there at the wrong time:facepalm:
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It was nice not to be puting on riding gear and spending the day on the bike:yes:
The next day it was onto.......
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here's London bridge
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I wont show you the pics of the 12 appostles as there isn't 12 and you'd only feel as ripped off as I did.
Anyway, parts of the ride a very nice and scenic, it was good to cross that one off the bucket list too.
We ended the day at Ocean Grove south of Melbourne.
The next day was our last with the big Beemer :violin:
JATZ
1st December 2011, 00:20
After being woken by heavy rain and a rather impressive thunder storm it was time to pack up for the last time. :crybaby: (not)
Another ferry ride
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From Queenscliff across to Sorrento, then we made our way to Koo-Wee-Rup and some squiggly lines I'd seen on the map just to the east of Melbourne. Dandenongs they're called and aparently they're a popular place for bikes on weekends.:scooter:
Wasn't so nice for us though
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About here I lost interest, couldn't get past the truck, wet and cold, sore, and the dropoff point was only about 1/2 an hr away and a vehicle in front had dropped diesel on the road, so much I could smell it :crazy:
still some interestin things to see though :sunny:
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Finnished the day with a train ride
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The Yarra river is just under the bright light, middle of pic. 2 below and Flinders st station is just on the other side of the river
Cyew in a couple of days.....
And we've gone from this....
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to this......
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NordieBoy
1st December 2011, 06:31
Did you drop a line over on the ferries?
Padmei
1st December 2011, 06:57
Ummm Jatz, those 'whales' you were indicating to are actually koala bears - they live in trees not water:no:
NordieBoy
1st December 2011, 08:02
Ummm Jatz, those 'whales' you were indicating to are actually koala bears - they live in trees not water:no:
Don't be silly, you can clearly see whale footprints in the sand...
Monstaman
1st December 2011, 08:55
Did you drop a line over on the ferries?
...yeah and he is still untangling it from the prop :devil2:
Don't be silly, you can clearly see whale footprints in the sand...
He has a point there Padmei
Eddieb
1st December 2011, 09:27
Melbourne rocks. Make sure you take a walk up Elizabeth street, and take Mrs J along the south side of the riverbank at night.
JATZ
1st December 2011, 09:45
Ummm Jatz, those 'whales' you were indicating to are actually koala bears - they live in trees not water:no:
Yes..... point taken :facepalm: and the post has been fixed :shutup:
We rode out to cape Otway on Tuesday and the trees were dripping with the little fury beggars.
Melbourne rocks. Make sure you take a walk up Elizabeth street, and take Mrs J along the south side of the riverbank at night.
It seems alright so far, went out for tea last night in Federation square, they've put deck chairs out so you can sit down and watch pictues on the big screen :sunny: and we walked along the river after tea, the sun was setting between the buildings and all was good with the world.
We'll go for a good walk around today and get lost, see what we see:woohoo:
Eddieb
1st December 2011, 10:04
There's a free tourist bus that leaves every half hour I think from outside the museum n the south side of the river thats not bad, and a ride on the free circle tourist tram is worth a go too, and Ned Kellys armour is in another place, I think it was the state library or something.
The melbourne markets can be good too.
Woodman
1st December 2011, 21:21
Cool Jatzes,
Go up the big tower and go on the cantilever tower thing. You may be able to see the whales eating gum leaves in the sea.
JATZ
3rd December 2011, 19:11
Cool Jatzes,
Go up the big tower and go on the cantilever tower thing. You may be able to see the whales eating gum leaves in the sea.
:yes: Went up the big tower, twice :eek5: once to have a look at the city during the day and again to watch the sun set, quite spectacular from 88 floors up :shit:
Didn't do the cantilever thing though :mellow:
Had a good look around on foot Eddie, some of those little laneways are cool with little caffe's and trinket shops, we spent 2 days just poking around the central city.The market was an eye opener for MrsJ, if only we had something like that here, :facepalm: Oh yeah, Elizabeth st was good (bastid) I found peter stevens m/c :doh:
Home again now, I'll finish the RR at some stage, right now I've got some duty free to get into :drinkup: and bore the kids with a slide show :facepalm:
Mrs J just said " it's good to be home and we don't have to pack up and go anywhere tomorrow, but it's a shame we're not going somewhere new" :facepalm:
JATZ
12th December 2011, 20:20
Here's some more pics from the other week......last ones I promise, don't want to put anyone to sleep :sleep:
A bit of Karri forest after leaving Pemberton in heavy rain :eek:
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A bit of the road into Bettys beach, just east of Albany
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And here's the beach, a mask and snorkle would've been handy to get some abalone
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MrsJ mucking around in the kitchen, all food and cooking gear was in there, aswell as the lonely planet and bike lock, one pannier had clothes the other sleeping bags, shoes and some odds and ends, we were very frugal with our packing
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We didn't see any of the things on the sign despite looking pretty hard :mad:
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We went past this guy, wonder if he got the record :scratch: He looked happy :D
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And Harley riders DO wave, I have the proof
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No flies on me.....:msn-wink:
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The main road also doubles as an airstrip for the flying doctors :gob:
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This ones pretty obvious..... I met one of the 8 and the dog and had a run in with some of the budgies
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This is what the Nullabor looks like :yes:
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There was supposed to be a roadhouse here (Yalata) just as well we didn't need fuel
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JATZ
12th December 2011, 20:47
Couple more.... :msn-wink:
Interestin rock formation at Murphys haystacks, just out of Smokey bay
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Signing in at Bool Lagoon just south of Naracoorte. It cost $5.50 for the bike and $10.00 for the 2 of us to camp for a night in National parks/Cons area's, still about half the cost of an unpowered tent site at a campground. I struggled for a bit with the idea of paying just to enter a N.P. but the money is put to good use so it wasn't so bad.
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They grow a bit of wheat over there, who knew :scratch: I'm pretty sure this is Portland, the yellow piles are wheat, there was depots all over the place with huge piles of the stuff :rolleyes:
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We went to have a look at some caves and found Donovans landing, looked llike a nice wee spot
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Just taking a break in Port Fairy
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MrsJ spotted an Echidna, by the time we turned around and got of the bike it'd run into the scrub and tried to bury itself under a tree, I wasn't game to pull it out, the spines felt kinda sharp
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A couple of interesting things on the Great Ocean road....... well I thought they were worthy of a pic :facepalm:
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Had to stop at a roadside stall....Mmmmmm
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Federation square in Melbourne, there was a bit of a concert the last night we were there, quite a cool place to hang out in the evening
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I was surprised at the number of people who commuted on bikes, everything from big Harleys and sport bikes to these 2 fine examples. I liked the home made electric jobbie
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and this guy musta lived waaaay out of town :yes:
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Last 2.....
Melbourne from 88 floors up, during the day
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and at night
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JATZ
12th December 2011, 20:59
All in all it was a great way to spend 3 weeks, better than working :yes: The next trip is already being discused and ideas tossed around, with a bit more focus on off seal stuff :msn-wink:
Despite the technical issues I would definitely use these guys again if I needed to hire a bike .... http://www.motorcyclerental.com.au absolutely outstanding service :D and a nice guy too
dino3310
12th December 2011, 21:38
Fantastic mate, bloody ripper:niceone:
Monstaman
13th December 2011, 07:26
Awesome JATZes ... cool pics and great write-up, I enjoy your humour.
_Shrek_
13th December 2011, 08:08
I enjoy your humour.
thats coz you a sick puppy as well :blink:
Monstaman
13th December 2011, 08:59
thats coz you a sick puppy as well :blink:
I thought no-one noticed ... that is the nicest thing someone has said to me in a long time :love::devil2:
ausibatla
21st December 2011, 13:40
Here's some more pics from the other week......last ones I promise, don't want to put anyone to sleep :sleep:
There was supposed to be a roadhouse here (Yalata) just as well we didn't need fuel
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jatz,
there was a good roadhouse there at one time. When I was driving trucks I dropped in there one morning for breakfast. There was/is an aboriginal reserve there as well. It was so bad that nobody was allowed to enter with a camera.
Cheers
:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup
marks
21st December 2011, 17:31
cool RR
almost enought to make me want to visit Aussie
got to see all of NZ first....
Eddieb
21st December 2011, 17:53
cool RR
almost enought to make me want to visit Aussie
....
+lots, it's definately on the to-do list.
Underground
21st December 2011, 18:16
+lots, it's definately on the to-do list.
Lets do an NZ invasion
Eddieb
21st December 2011, 21:53
Lets do an NZ invasion
I would quite like to do Cape York, though that's the better part of 2 weeks on it's own, and a lot of the tracks you see in reports on ADV rider etc near the centre.
JATZ
21st December 2011, 22:02
G'day Lloyd :wavey: the Yalata roadhouse hadn't been shut long, I don't think. the ply on the windows was still very new :wacko:. The map said it was an Aboriginal area. MrsJ posted a parcel for you today :banana:
We'll be going back maybe late next year or early 2013, hopefully, and leaving from Sydney. Do some off seal stuff and go to Alice springs, then down to Adelaide and then to either Melbourne or back to Sydney. Still in the planning stages at this point, hmmm hire DR650's or send the 350's over :scratch:
Crim
22nd December 2011, 09:33
[QUOTE=Eddieb;1130219947]I would quite like to do Cape York, though that's the better part of 2 weeks on it's own, [QUOTE]
+1, hell yes ........... wonder if I could get away with "just popping down the shops, love" and arrive home two weeks later???
MyGSXF
22nd December 2011, 16:01
I was surprised at the number of people who commuted on bikes, everything from big Harleys and sport bikes to these 2 fine examples. I liked the home made electric jobbie
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/Aus%20trip/DSCN0705.jpg
That looks like something for the bomb sqad to check out.... :scratch:
ausibatla
27th December 2011, 12:37
G'day Lloyd :wavey: the Yalata roadhouse hadn't been shut long, I don't think. the ply on the windows was still very new :wacko:. The map said it was an Aboriginal area. MrsJ posted a parcel for you today :banana:
We'll be going back maybe late next year or early 2013, hopefully, and leaving from Sydney. Do some off seal stuff and go to Alice springs, then down to Adelaide and then to either Melbourne or back to Sydney. Still in the planning stages at this point, hmmm hire DR650's or send the 350's over :scratch:
It would be a good trip from Sydney to the Alice. You can follow reasonable dirt roads all the way then drop down to Port Perie in South Oz and track across the country back to Sydney from there. Or, from the Alice you could go north to Darwin then back down to Three Ways and run across to Mt Isa and Queensland then back to Sydney. I think you would enjoy the second option. It's more outback Australia. But you have a year or so to work it out.
Can't wait for the 'Parcel'. I'm like a kid waiting for a birthday.
Hope you and the boss had a good Chrissy. Sorry to see the Earthquakes have hit again. I hope they didn't do any damage where you are.
Cheers.
:2thumbsup :2thumbsup :2thumbsup
cooneyr
27th December 2011, 20:01
It would be a good trip from Sydney to the Alice. You can follow reasonable dirt roads all the way then drop down to Port Perie in South Oz and track across the country back to Sydney from there. Or, from the Alice you could go north to Darwin then back down to Three Ways and run across to Mt Isa and Queensland then back to Sydney. I think you would enjoy the second option. It's more outback Australia. But you have a year or so to work it out.
Can't wait for the 'Parcel'. I'm like a kid waiting for a birthday.
Hope you and the boss had a good Chrissy. Sorry to see the Earthquakes have hit again. I hope they didn't do any damage where you are.
Cheers.
:2thumbsup :2thumbsup :2thumbsup
Just like I have bugger all idea where Port Perie, Mt Isa, etc are you obviously don't know much about Un Zed. Motueka is about 250km (as the crow flies) from Christchurch LOL. Shakes that far away are barely noticeable. I hardly notices anything below a 5 now days!
Cheers R
JATZ
27th December 2011, 20:40
Just like I have bugger all idea where Port Perie, Mt Isa, etc are you obviously don't know much about Un Zed. Motueka is about 250km (as the crow flies) from Christchurch LOL. Shakes that far away are barely noticeable. I hardly notices anything below a 5 now days!
Cheers R
We did feel the 2 shakes you fullahs had just before Xmas....Quite strongly too :yes:
I'll have to get my map back out Ausi-B and have another look, we were looking last night and that French Line looks like it may be a goer, then through Mt Dare, up to Alice then back down the Oodnadata and back towards Sydney. Need to sort out time frames, and decide whether to freight bikes or hire/buy.
Ahhhh so many roads, so little time :innocent:
JATZ
3rd January 2012, 09:03
I went for a ride to celebrate new years day :banana: .....
and I had pulled a spare seat out from where it was hiding under the house, to go with the new tank on the little bike, I ordered the tank on the 18th Dec from justgastanks.com and it arrived on the 31st, pretty speedy postage IMHO :niceone:
Anyway..... here's some shots of the bike :D
On top of Altimarloch.
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It was a little cloudy
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The ride through Molesworth was good, the road was in great nic, what little traffic there was pulled over quickly to let me through and everything just clicked, so I didn't stop to take any pics really :scooter:
I had a cold sausage for smoko here
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and then the next stop was here
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The bike hit reserve here @ 217k's, much better than the 160-170 I was getting :eek:
After a quick detour to Hanmer for fuel, I pootled through the Rainbow, only stopping for the survey guy and to open a couple of gates
I went up the little track on Island pass
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and that was about it. One or two spots on the road were a bit loose but it was pretty good :) The gate guy recomended I follow the pylons instead of going along the road, to avoid the pot holed bit that was an issue for others. I tried, for about 50m, but hell it was rough and I couldn't see the rocks in the long grass :gob:
1 last pic, because I can :bleh:
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And it was home, via Tophouse and Gibbs rd's to a nice frosty beer :drool:
NordieBoy
3rd January 2012, 09:14
Big tank?
You bastard!
_Shrek_
13th January 2012, 08:34
I went for a ride to celebrate new years day :banana: .....
and I had pulled a spare seat out from where it was hiding under the house, to go with the new tank on the little bike, I ordered the tank on the 18th Dec from justgastanks.com and it arrived on the 31st, pretty speedy postage IMHO :niceone:
so you guys do'n the DB, now you got a big tank & enough gas for three :whistle:
ps nice pic's :niceone:
JATZ
13th January 2012, 16:44
so you guys do'n the DB, now you got a big tank & enough gas for three :whistle:
ps nice pic's :niceone:
Ahhhh no.....
With a bit of luck we'll be going to Aucktown for family business, which should involve a week long bike trip through the North Isl.:Punk:. Still waiting to hear from family at this stage though, :wait:
NordieBoy
13th January 2012, 17:40
Still waiting to hear from family at this stage though, :wait:
Disowned you since you sold the P76, cut off the mullet and moved to Mot?
Padmei
13th January 2012, 17:49
Ahhhh the P76 - now there was a car.
JATZ
21st January 2012, 20:20
Seeing as how everybody else is off enjoying the D.B.:crybaby: I thought a bit of retail therapy might make me feel more betterer :woohoo:
OH CRAP :facepalm: what have I done ?
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But on the plus side.....:sunny: I ran into a fellow rider at the bike shop who sugested I leave the bike at his house while I went to Nelson, save's me going home to get gear, and pick it up when I get home. He had some panniers sitting in his shed unused, SCORE !! :Punk:
I'll be in touch Nerdneh
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The blinging has begun :yes:
Looking forward to ringing the shop on Monday and booking it in for the 1000k service :blink:
Eddieb
21st January 2012, 20:29
Oh how the mighty have fallen, from a BIG to a 650?
pete-blen
21st January 2012, 20:35
1000k....
yer make day2 of the DB
JATZ
21st January 2012, 20:55
Oh how the mighty have fallen, from a BIG to a 650?
Don't worry..... the 650's parked in the shed next to the 750 and the 350's (collecting the set :D )
1000k....
yer make day2 of the DB
Tempting...tempting..... but it'll be a road ride tomorrow, Mot, Springs junct., Reefton and home. Or......Mot, Blenheim, Kaikoura, inland road, Lewis, and home. will see which way the wheel takes us (me and Piglet)
Phreaky Phil
22nd January 2012, 07:30
OH MY, WHAT HAVE WE DONE. After seeing the big tanked monster in the shed the other week you just knew you had to have one :2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup
Ally67
22nd January 2012, 07:41
Jatz and Piglet have gone for a blat around the block today so we'll see whats going to be farkled first :facepalm:
Monstaman
22nd January 2012, 13:11
I thought a bit of retail therapy might make me feel more betterer :woohoo:
She is beautiful :woohoo:
JATZ
22nd January 2012, 16:42
She is beautiful :woohoo:
Black beauty ?.......Nah, that's a bit gay :sick:
Welll, after a few k's today what do I make of it ?....... It's still bland and unexciting :blink: but it did everything it needed to do and didn't miss a beat :niceone: Just needs a bigger tank, and a screen and........:facepalm:
Eddieb
22nd January 2012, 16:46
Pop the seat off and pull the snorkel out of the top of the airbox, it just clips in. That alone makes quite a difference. Ideally the carb needle should be shimmed or moved down a clip as the bike will run a bit leaner but mine ran fine without doing that.
JATZ
22nd January 2012, 18:09
Pop the seat off and pull the snorkel out of the top of the airbox, it just clips in. That alone makes quite a difference. Ideally the carb needle should be shimmed or moved down a clip as hte bike will run a bit leaner but mine ran fine without doing that.
At no stage today did I feel I needed more power, it overtook cars with ease, spun the rear exiting corners on the gravel, and would go fast enough to get a good fine if caught :innocent: or maybe I just ride like a nana. It felt almost neutral when standing aswell, and I like the fact it's quiet too :yes: unlike the last 2 bikes I've been riding :msn-wink:
Week after this one we head North for a week, with all the gear for a tour, so I'll leave any modifications until after that. If I do too much MrsJ won't be able to keep up on the 350 :blink: (but that may be a good thing :innocent: )
OH MY, WHAT HAVE WE DONE. After seeing the big tanked monster in the shed the other week you just knew you had to have one :2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup
Your beast is a good example of what can be done to one of these.
NordieBoy
23rd January 2012, 20:25
Got a DynoJetted carb sitting here...
Spare airbox too that can have the top cut out without stuffing up your warranty...
Padmei
23rd January 2012, 20:29
Oh well i guess i'll have to say it - you're fricking Ghey now gheyboy:laugh:
Woodman
23rd January 2012, 21:03
Good lord man.
Oh well, at least its not orange.
JATZ
23rd January 2012, 21:21
Just got back from a weee ride to put some more k's on the bike before the first service
@ Collingwood
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Was fun playing musical bikes :D The GS500 sounds real nice with the yoshi pipe, a little small for me though :blink:
Mussel Inn was choka with people too
Eddieb
24th January 2012, 17:50
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-442728235.htm
$2500.
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dino3310
24th January 2012, 17:55
Doctor Biiiiiiiig hey! Doctor big
Doctor Biiiiiiiig hey! Doctor Big
Padmei
25th January 2012, 19:06
I couldn't believe the no of dr650s at the Dusty Butt. Very solid workhorses indeed.
i reckon there must be a long overseas trip on the horizon for you this year :msn-wink:
Since you've had moillions of panniers, did you find you need to hold soft ones off the bike with racks? I want to make some up but don't want any metal around as they all seem to break on the first drop.
whatyareckon?
JATZ
25th January 2012, 20:38
I couldn't believe the no of dr650s at the Dusty Butt. Very solid workhorses indeed.
i reckon there must be a long overseas trip on the horizon for you this year :msn-wink:
The next o/seas instalment just got put back by a bit :facepalm: Just means we have a bit more time to look at maps and get some more info on outback travel :yes: (still waiting on the dvd's for "research" :msn-wink:
On DR650's..... I was looking/thinking about Tiger XC's, 660Tenere's, even 990's, but for that sort of coin I could get 2 650's which will do the same job, maybe with not the same refinement or style, but that's o.k; I'm not very refined or stylish m'self :blink:
Since you've had moillions of panniers, did you find you need to hold soft ones off the bike with racks? I want to make some up but don't want any metal around as they all seem to break on the first drop.
whatyareckon?
For Smitty ? Yes.... IMHO you need something to attach the bag to :yes: stops it getting caught in the wheel and spreading your crap all over the place <_<
If'n you want to knock some up I have some left over tube and know where to get a small pipe bender. More than happy to provide help/welding beer drinking skills
Re the Big...... If someone else wants to buy it can I borrow the CDI :yes: Just wanna check if mines playing silly buggars
dino3310
27th January 2012, 08:03
Re the Big...... If someone else wants to buy it can I borrow the CDI :yes: Just wanna check if mines playing silly buggars
Ask Nooles mate, courier it down and back.
JATZ
29th January 2012, 08:40
:wavey: Toodle pip
Padders.......can you pop round and water the plants, they're looking a bit healthy :blip:
NordieBoy
29th January 2012, 12:30
Where are you toodling your pip to?
Padmei
30th January 2012, 08:20
Right plants pissed on, photos graffittied- mousetrap in the undies draw was a bit nasty tho- owww
clint640
1st February 2012, 10:12
Just had the pleasure of hosting the Jatz's last night. Both DR's are going well & they are heading up the Coromandel today. :niceone:
Cheers
Clint
NordieBoy
1st February 2012, 12:45
Just had the pleasure of hosting the Jatz's last night. Both DR's are going well & they are heading up the Coromandel today. :niceone:
Cheers
Clint
No broken needles, dropped main jets? Doesn't sound like them at all.
Maybe it was just a couple who looked like them?
JATZ
3rd February 2012, 07:12
No broken needles, dropped main jets? Doesn't sound like them at all.
Maybe it was just a couple who looked like them?
:facepalm:
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But it's O.K. we got to Aucktown :yes:
Just gotta get home now :blink:
NordieBoy
3rd February 2012, 07:29
:facepalm:
But it's O.K. we got to Aucktown :yes:
Just gotta get home now :blink:
I feel better now :D
Just don't change gears...
NordieBoy
6th February 2012, 21:47
Most people measure economy in km/L not km/needle :D
JATZ
8th February 2012, 19:36
This is mostly a seal tour with a wee bit of gravel chucked in. So if you (gentle reader) are expecting to see hard core ADV riding then you'll be disapointed :shifty:
Anyway...Seeing as how I had had a moment at the local bike shop and got a new bike, and we had to go to Auckland, a plan was hatched to journey North with a bit of sightseeing thrown in.
Sunday 29 Jan, Mrs J and I had our passport's stamped and jumped on the ferry North. One of these days I'll have an "interesting" crossing, but this was just like all the others, boring, :sleep:
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We passed this guy on the way to Picton though, I was hoping they'd be on the boat but it wasn't to be
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After going through customs we wobbled our way over the Rimutakas :ride:. It was a little cold up there but not too wet,
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and headed for our digs in Masterton. :niceone: JMJ and family.
Next day was a ride up towards Napier taking in some back roads
Barty's lane
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Bloody North isl. roads, traffic jams everywhere :bleh:
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We mucked around a bit and ignored the GPS's eventually finding our way out to Blackhead beach and Kairakau beach
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before making our way to Napier. While talking to a couple of friendly police men :Police: they suggested Lake Tutira would be a good campsite. They were right :niceone: nice spot
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After a restless night's sleep, damn trucks with their air brakes :thud: We headed for Wairoa and the Waikerimoana road :Punk:
Had a brief stop here
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I think I've been here before :blip:
We carried on without stopping to see my mate, although we did ride around looking for his house.
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And a bit of scenery
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Reminds me a bit of the bush down Cascade way, just a little drier :whistle:
There's a waterfall there too
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Mrs J mentioned the marriage word here, so I got on my bike and rode away quickly :crazy:
Anyway... we carried on towards Rotoiti and a visit with Clint640 and Rosie
Found this wee road on the way there, somewhere around Matahina/TeMahoe
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and a dam thing
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Stay tuned for the next instalment :corn:
ADVGD
8th February 2012, 19:45
Stay tuned for the next instalment :corn:
As always, nice pics and write up mate :niceone:
_Shrek_
8th February 2012, 19:52
As always, nice pics and write up mate :niceone:
aye +1
well done mrs Jatz :msn-wink:
JATZ
8th February 2012, 20:07
After a pleasant night with Clint/Rosie we made our way North a bit more, ignoring the GPS again we made our way to Tauranga where some running repairs were needed on the little bike.
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We had the work done at this place
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Top service and a reeally good price too :msn-wink::niceone: If your in the distict and need something givem a call
More navigating using the wind and a bit of intuition and we were in Waihi beach, that wasn't part of the plan :eek:
we made our way to Whitianga via some nice twisty seal roads, I was surprised there weren't more bikes on it as it's a gem of a road, maybe they don't know about it :confused:
ANyhooo, grabbed some food in Whitianga and headed for Coromandel town via the "309" then over the Kennedy bay rd to our campsite at Waikawau bay
Some pics from this leg of the Journey...
Tuateawa bay ?
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There was a repeater station up this track, crap view though
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A bit of road
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And... home away from home :love:
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The next day we made our way to Colville and detoured up to Fletcher bay and a lookout thing:confused:
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Really nice ride, with veiws 'round every corner
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After coffee we made our way to Auckland, it'd been put off long enough <_<
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It was a bit after 4 when we got there and traffic was just building up, we ran into it about Mt Wellington :facepalm:, Had a go at laneplitting, but you have to be a little mental to do that :doobey: although mrs J was getting a little hooney at times.
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Anyway.... found our accomodation in Belmont and chilled out for a bit.
More to come :niceone: The return journey
Padmei
8th February 2012, 20:18
Nice
I passed that outfit & trailer from Wanaka to Fairlie. it was a cool looking rig. it was the trailer that caught my eye- long & odd!
JATZ
8th February 2012, 20:44
Welllll.... After doing family stuff, picking up a piece of stuff for the Emporium and getting a little wobbly :drinkup: at .chris's place (just aswell we walked over), we had the long trek back south...
We bypassed Hamilton so nothing much interesting happened until my "intuition" :facepalm: took us down the wrong road. We were supposed to turn down road 40 at Mangatupoto but I turned into Kamaroa rd, :eek: and ended up here
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After making our way through the Ohura rd :niceone:
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We got to Ohura. I noticed this sign in a shop window so had to stop
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Yip... the tourists are flocking alright :no:
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Weird little place, the GPS said there was lots of roads, but there were very few, the same with a couple of other towns we passed through, lots of roads shown but nothing but paddocks and redundant street signs.
Right...We popped out on the Forgotten World h/way, which was part of the plan, but I couldn't get to Stratford on what gas I had, so we turned left and headed for Taumranui and fuel.
After fuel and a ride through National Park we headed for Raetihi, and a ride to Pipiriki and the Wanganui River rd.Thanks to .chris for the recomendation :niceone:
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Some locals...:dodge:
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and a veiw
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It was a nice way to get to Wanganui. We grabbed a cabin and a feed and were enjoying a nice Cab Merlot when some rough biker and his old lady :o rocked up and started yakking. Turns out it was BigCol from here on K.B. We organised to have breakky with them and hook up for the ride down to Wellington
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The Camera battery went dead after this pic so that's all the pics for this trip.
Any way... we had a nice breakky and made our way to BigCol's in Waikanae for a brew, after a chat we had just enough time to make it to the ferry so long as we didn't get stuck in traffic or at lights.
Another boring boat ride except for the company, Mr and Mrs Umopom.
We rode home via Spring Creek as Mrs J's gear lever was starting to get a bit wobbley again,shouldn't have worried about that, as her carb needle gave up just before Okaramio, I think it was a new record for pulling the carb apart and sorting it before we rode to Nordie's and a bit of food/coffee.
Hope you'se enjoyed the read as much as we enjoyed the trip :niceone:
Woodman
8th February 2012, 20:48
cool, cheers.
Aslan
8th February 2012, 21:32
nice DR's, photo's and prose Team Jatz - thanks for sharing :)
_Shrek_
8th February 2012, 22:07
great read & pic's there JATZ, :niceone:
Big Col
9th February 2012, 07:08
Great photos mate, glad the camera battery gave out for the last photo, glad to have met you both and get home without any tickets. I can't believe you travel all round the country on that awful DR razor I mean seat. [hard bastard]
Ally67
18th March 2012, 20:42
Here's a couple of teasers for ya's
Box'a'bits
18th March 2012, 20:51
Here's a couple of teasers for ya's
Crap...that's not good. How's the old fella doing? And where is he now?
Ally67
18th March 2012, 21:10
Crap...that's not good. How's the old fella doing? And where is he now?
Hell of a way to get out of the molesworth :facepalm: He's in Nelson hospital at the mo will find out how long they will keep him there tomorrow.
The ranger thinks his front tyre blew out :pinch:
Aslan
18th March 2012, 21:18
Hell of a way to get out of the molesworth :facepalm: He's in Nelson hospital at the mo will find out how long they will keep him there tomorrow.
The ranger thinks his front tyre blew out :pinch:
Hi Mrs jatz - hope the Jatz's injuries are not too serious and that he's up and about again soon - best wishes S
Padmei
18th March 2012, 21:20
Can you fill us in a bit more please Ali? Seeing a chopper isn't a reassuring image on this site. Any help needed from us?
Eddieb
18th March 2012, 21:29
Oh dear, I hope he's not too battered
Ally67
18th March 2012, 21:29
Hi Mrs jatz - hope the Jatz's injuries are not too serious and that he's up and about again soon - best wishes S
Thanks Aslan will pass that on.
Can you fill us in a bit more please Ali? Seeing a chopper isn't a reassuring image on this site. Any help needed from us?
Topo may help out with getting bike back if I ask him nicely.:shifty:
He's going to be lots of shades of blue in a couple of days :gob: also has a broken bone in his hip.
If any NADS want to visit he's in room 1 ward 9 but I didn't tell ya :shutup: he's got his phone so txt him first please.
NordieBoy
18th March 2012, 21:30
In the Molesworth?
Ally67
18th March 2012, 21:33
In the Molesworth?
Why yes :shifty:
NordieBoy
18th March 2012, 21:38
Why yes :shifty:
Probably about here...
259996
pete-blen
18th March 2012, 21:50
O bugger... :shit:
Ally67
19th March 2012, 06:34
Probably about here...
259996
Sometimes you are to clever :love:
Woodman
19th March 2012, 06:40
Oh no, bloody bad news, but glad to see he has made it back sorta in one piece.
Gee that helicopter is a great thing aye.
_Shrek_
19th March 2012, 07:51
Hell of a way to get out of the molesworth :facepalm: He's in Nelson hospital at the mo will find out how long they will keep him there tomorrow.
The ranger thinks his front tyre blew out :pinch:
:shit: an't jatz got easyer ways of getting your attention Ali :whistle: , please send our regards & get well
Probably about here...
259996
psychic I see :laugh:
Night Falcon
19th March 2012, 11:36
yeowch! I imagine the sound of rotor blades in the distance is quite comforting when your lying injured on the road and certainly more inviting than a long ride over gravel in the back of an ambulance. Hope Mr Jatz heals up quickly. :yes:
cold comfort
19th March 2012, 12:25
He's going to be lots of shades of blue in a couple of days :gob: also has a broken bone in his hip.
:no::Best wishes also for a speedy recovery. Fellow rider Mark (DR 650) and relative Kim (road racing pushbike) both # pelvis were fully back in the saddle within 12 mths so good prognosis. Very efficient chopper recovery we are fortunate to have these days too.
NordieBoy
19th March 2012, 13:21
He's going to be lots of shades of blue in a couple of days :gob: also has a broken bone in his hip.
He needs more padding there. Hospital food'll help.
MyGSXF
19th March 2012, 16:00
:shit: Oh nooooo... not good news! :no:
Lemme know if there's anything I can do to help ok!! & Ali.. there's a bed here if you need it any time! :yes:
How long with J be staying in hospital for?? :doctor:
Brian B
19th March 2012, 17:32
I have just caught upwith your postings. I have been following your reports and photos with great interest, they are great.
I hope he gets better well and is a perfect patient.
Brian
Crim
19th March 2012, 18:34
Blinkin' hell James, that doesn't sound good - if I can do anything (don't know what BUT) just yell!
and just for you......
Subscribed
:corn:
Ally67
19th March 2012, 18:51
Thanks heaps guys and gals.....:love:
Just got home from hospital... alone
He's hoping to sneak out the door tomorrow :shifty:
They want him to stay at least till Wednesday and they also recon he should take 2 months to heal.
He's just barely coping with the food :sick: and as for the coffee,
I've given him some pocket money to buy some good stuff from the cafe :yes:
Padmei
19th March 2012, 19:09
I went in & dropped off some brownie & old motorcycle mags to the poor old fella today.
He was looking not too bad sitting up in bed although moving caused him quite a bit of discomfort. Obviously Ali & I made the most of this by tickling him until he cried - then we slapped him around for being a crybaby.
For those interested in what happened - he was riding along the Molesworth after Isolated Flat & went around a left hand corner with a bank on the RHS.
Next thing he woke up with birdes whistling around his head not knowing what happened. His front tyre was flat so unsure if that was the cause or effect. A guy stopped to help & called the ranger. After Jatz passed out getting into the rangers ute a chopper was called as they wanted a specialist paramedic there.
Chopper ride & cut off trousers (oooowwww commando are we sir?) xrays & cat scans, he sits in bed with a broken piece of hip, deep bruising around the shoulders, ribs, back etc. they aren't gonna put him in a cast or anything.
He's a hard man who seems to think he will be riding with Eddie (Mwahahahaha:shutup:) soon. He actually wanted to ride out if some of the helpers would change his front tyre for him:facepalm:
I passed on your guyses regards. As the Jatz's are people of few words i thought i'd pass on the main details & he can fill youse in with the other stuff.
Bike is still in Molesworth at the Homestead ready for the first people to submit a tender for it's release & pay the hefty fines he incurred along the way.
NordieBoy
19th March 2012, 19:18
they aren't gonna put him in a cast or anything.
We could arrange something, I'm sure :innocent:
Ally67
19th March 2012, 19:29
Urm...thanks for that Padders :hug:
Padmei
19th March 2012, 19:33
Urm...thanks for the Padders :hug:
Just make sure that naughty lil piglet keeps his snout out of the brownie
cooneyr
19th March 2012, 20:19
Could you Nads or A please pass on my best wishes too.
R
Woodman
19th March 2012, 21:09
Ok., I am free Thursday to pick up the bike, will check tomorrow if I have a trailer available, but shouldn't be a problem either way.
Where is the bike, e.g. is it easier to get in Blenheim end or hamner end?
Does anyone want to keep me company/help lift the bike on the trailer etc? happy to go alone so not compulsory.
And, someone has to ask,.... how is the bike?
Ally67
19th March 2012, 21:09
Could you Nads or A please pass on my best wishes too.
R
Will do Ryan
Just been talken to LoK he's a lineman and worken where jatz came off.
He's comin to nelson at the weekend and has offered to grab the bike and deliver it home :Punk:
Ally67
19th March 2012, 21:11
Ok., I am free Thursday to pick up the bike, will check tomorrow if I have a trailer available, but shouldn't be a problem either way.
Where is the bike, e.g. is it easier to get in Blenheim end or hamner end?
Does anyone want to keep me company/help lift the bike on the trailer etc? happy to go alone so not compulsory.
And, someone has to ask,.... how is the bike?
Will pop in and see you tomorrow
Woodman
19th March 2012, 21:14
Will pop in and see you tomorrow
Not workin there tomorrow, workin in Richmond till Wednesday then 2 weeks leave. will pm cell number.
timg
19th March 2012, 21:30
Just read this. Bummer. Speedy recovery buddy. Thinking of ya. T & D.
Ally67
20th March 2012, 07:33
Jatz is allowed home today :woohoo:
_Shrek_
20th March 2012, 07:55
Jatz is allowed home today :woohoo:
:innocent: so does that me you get to try out your :doctor: on him :blip:
Ally67
20th March 2012, 08:52
Only if i'm lucky ;) mind you he won't be hard to catch :innocent:
JATZ
20th March 2012, 15:36
Thanks for the write up Padmei, and the brownie :love: it hit the spot about 3:00 this morning, while I was lying awake trying to get comfortable and block out the snoring. Also to the TOPO's your visit and chockies were welcome :yes:
Happy to be home again although a little sore around the torso and a fractured socket on my right hip :wacko: I still don't know for sure what happened (but the bike has a flat front tyre) I was riding well, not fast, and i like to think smoothly :innocent: .....Nek Minute :gob: I woke up with some guy telling me i'd just fallen off my bike and no recollection of much past Isolated saddle.
I spent a pleasant couple of hours in the company of a family from Chch who made me as comfortable as possible, before the ranger showed up and called the Helicopter.
The chopper medic cut my almost new rally X pants to ribbons :cry: awell as other articles of clothing, I wouldn't let him near my jacket, prefering to wriggle out of that instead. They put me on a stretcher type thing with a brace on my neck, suspected spinal injuries, and flew me to hospital.
I spent the next couple of days being looked after very well by the nurses at Nelson Hospital, who do an outstanding job :sunny:
Thanks for the best wishes guys, and the offer to pick the bike up Woodman/Topo, but I think that is taken care of.
I may post some pics of the day later, I have 6 weeks off work so I have plenty of time. :brick:
NordieBoy
20th March 2012, 16:44
I may post some pics of the day later, I have 6 weeks off work so I have plenty of time. :brick:
Yay for broadband!
:confused:
NordieBoy
20th March 2012, 17:31
I will come and teach you how to knit, that should keep the boredom at bay.
xxx hope you don't feel too awful
NordieMissus
Phreaky Phil
20th March 2012, 17:41
Speedy recovery Jatz. I remember a corner in that part of the Molesworth that caught me by surprise:eek5::eek5: last time through. A left hander with a bank on the right side.
Padmei
20th March 2012, 18:09
Hmmm I think maybe research into building a sidechair may be a good use of your time Jatz - Mrs Jatz will be driving of course:pinch:
Woodman
20th March 2012, 19:00
Great that you are back home well-ish.
There has been a few broken bodies of inmates lately aye.
Be careful out there guys and gals.
Padmei
20th March 2012, 19:15
Great that you are back home well-ish.
There has been a few broken bodies of inmates lately aye.
Be careful out there guys and gals.
:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:
ADVGD
21st March 2012, 07:46
Heal up well mate, with some of that extra time maybe you could start putting ideas together for another winter trip similar to the last one we did, let us know how you get along
Josh
JATZ
21st March 2012, 09:18
Heal up well mate, with some of that extra time maybe you could start putting ideas together for another winter trip similar to the last one we did, let us know how you get along
Josh
Hmmmm, maybe..... I'll put my thinking cap on :whistle: but I won't be riding again for at least 6 weeks, probably more :facepalm:
Hmmm I think maybe research into building a sidechair may be a good use of your time Jatz - Mrs Jatz will be driving of course:pinch:
Oh No, god help us if Mrs J ever had a sidecar. I make a really crap passenger too :wacko:
Speedy recovery Jatz. I remember a corner in that part of the Molesworth that caught me by surprise:eek5::eek5: last time through. A left hander with a bank on the right side.
I think it was a nothing corner, and I am getting to know the road fairly well now. Just one of those things I guess :blink:
I will come and teach you how to knit, that should keep the boredom at bay.
xxx hope you don't feel too awful
NordieMissus
Awww I'm feeling the love from here :love: I could knit myself some new pants :shit:
I even made the Nelson Mail last night :woohoo: signed photos will be available once my publicist gets onto it
Underground
21st March 2012, 09:54
Just caught up on this, bad news Jatz.
I'm coming over your way on monday so I'll stop in for a visit.
Transalper
21st March 2012, 14:50
best wishes for a good and speedy recovery from J and I too.
:hug:
_Shrek_
21st March 2012, 20:26
I even made the Nelson Mail last night :woohoo: signed photos will be available once my publicist gets onto it
she wont be able to coz she to busy look'n after you, :corn: recover well Jatz
Phreaky Phil
21st March 2012, 20:39
You had better scan and post the newspaper article up here so that us Other Islanders can "read all about it"
clint640
22nd March 2012, 08:12
Bugger! Get well soon!
Cheers
Clint
JATZ
22nd March 2012, 17:07
You had better scan and post the newspaper article up here so that us Other Islanders can "read all about it"
It was only a handfull of lines, and about the only detail they got right was the fact I was from Motueka :facepalm:
I'm not 40, I had no internal injuries, and I didn't hit a bank, I parked the bike there before leaping over the handle bars :blink:
NordieBoy
22nd March 2012, 17:12
It was only a handfull of lines, and about the only detail they got right was the fact I was from Motueka :facepalm:
I'm not 40, I had no internal injuries, and I didn't hit a bank, I parked the bike there before leaping over the handle bars :blink:
So pretty accurate for the Nelson Mail then :yes:
Howie
22nd March 2012, 18:36
You could always sign up for your free seven day trail of the digital version of the nelson mail. link Here (http://fairfaxmedia.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx)
Padmei
22nd March 2012, 18:40
It was only a handfull of lines, and about the only detail they got right was the fact I was from Motueka :facepalm:
I'm not 40, I had no internal injuries, and I didn't hit a bank, I parked the bike there before leaping over the handle bars :blink:
Ahhh your memory's returned then. Now can you please pay me for that tyre.
Big Col
22nd March 2012, 18:58
Thats pretty unlucky Mr Jatz, Im going to have to come down to check out the area now, so I guess I will make it in a couple of weeks with Eddieb. Hope you get well soon.
young1
26th March 2012, 20:47
Hope you get well soon buddy!
JATZ
29th March 2012, 10:22
Ahhh your memory's returned then. Now can you please pay me for that tyre.
I'm a bit strapped for cash right now, but I can give you a handfull of already run in knobblies as payment :innocent:
Thats pretty unlucky Mr Jatz, Im going to have to come down to check out the area now, so I guess I will make it in a couple of weeks with Eddieb. Hope you get well soon.
Might/probly see you in Murch on saturday fullah, you bringing the DR or the shit-box ?
Hope you get well soon buddy!
Cheers :niceone:
Padmei
29th March 2012, 12:09
Was piglet riding your bike today?
JATZ
29th March 2012, 12:28
Well.... I have a little spare time on my hands these days so thought I may update this thread with a brief RR from the other weekend :banana:
Anyway... It had been a while since I'd been on a good ride, so hatched a plan to go for a pootle through Molesworth and then Lewis pass and down to Greymouth, then home via Westport. A pretty good ride round the block I thought :yes:
After an early start from home and fuel in Nelson it was still dark heading through the Whangamoa/Rai area
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/Molesworth%20incident/DSCN1194.jpg
Still, it means less traffic on the fun bits :Punk:
After a stunning sunrise over the vines just as I got to the Waiau river.
I sent MrsJ a txt to let her know where I was....more fuel in Blenheim:facepalm: (damn little DR tanks) and a cruisey ride over Taylors pass
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/Molesworth%20incident/DSCN1200.jpg
I think I may have mentioned how much I like this time of day before <_< Anyway...Over Taylors and the bike is going well, good tunes on the i-pod, it was a good day to be alive and I was feelin pretty good, even waved to the camera :wavey:
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/Molesworth%20incident/DSCN1205.jpg
A breif stop for a quick "been there, done that" pic
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and I was back on the bike and away, past the Molesworth homestead and rangers hut and it was just getting better.
Isolated flat
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Across the flat, over the saddle, around a few more corners and then.....:Oops:
I wake up to some guy telling me I've fallen off me bike, a bit of pain and some rocks digging into my back, not tooo bad considering :scratch:
Another family from Christchurch arrive on the scene and offer assistance, make a cuppa and and make me comfortable.Thats not their campervan, that was somebody else who stopped and offered assistance.
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/Molesworth%20incident/james7rory.jpg
Absolutely awesome people who went out of their way to help. I'm a little hazy on the exact order of things here, but will make an educated guess, besides, I was there and you guys weren't :shutup:
I think guy #1 went and got the ranger from Acheron accom house while Sue, Brook, Rory and I chilled out, enjoying the scenery (hope you don't mind I used your names guys) ignore the chopper in this pic and focus on the scenery, the pic is a little out of order, chronologically
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/Molesworth%20incident/landed.jpg
The ranger showed up and I tried to get into his wagon for a ride to Hamner, that wasn't gunna happen :weep: so a ride out was called from Nelson.
Here they come now...
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Was a good sound to hear :yes:
And see :doctor:
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/Molesworth%20incident/DSCN1219.jpg
After being half undressed :blink: ( I managed to wriggle out of the jacket to save it from the same fate as the pants) I was given some stuff to "keep me comfy" and put on a plank of wood with a toilet bowl round my neck, then bundled into my ride.
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/Molesworth%20incident/inhelicopter.jpg
Would've been a stunning ride out but I wasn't in a position to sight see. Anyway, I ended up spending a couple of days in Nelson hospital with a fractured hip and something wrong with my left shoulder and side, still hurts to cough and sneezing usually end up with a wee yelp :shit:
What caused the off I hear you ask... Well I think it was this
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/Molesworth%20incident/DSCN1226.jpg
My riding had been smooth and controled, no OH SHIT moments, keeping the speed down in double digits, drinking water regularly, and generally being cruisey :ride:
More to follow..
JATZ
29th March 2012, 12:30
Was piglet riding your bike today?
Yes :yes: and I heard all about you....Snob :sunny:
JATZ
29th March 2012, 12:53
While I've a bit of time for navel gazing and contemplation I've had some thoughts (scarey I know :blink:)
Although I was in contact with Mrs J to let her know where I was through out the day, txt from Blenheim at 7:45, she was expecting another from Hanmer before lunch,By the time she would've raised the alarm I would have been crashed for a few hours.
I should probly have signed in at the rangers hut on the way in, usually I don't, in to much of a hurry, and signed out at the other end. If I had gone over a bank and off the road things could have been a lot different. I shall change this.
Also, If it had happened on a more remote track, like St James/Maling pass or even the Porika it could have been a long time to get things sorted.I will probly end up getting a small epirb to carry in future, also good for the boat :woohoo:
I find the people you meet when out riding are generally pretty good, I met a nice family from Chch (supplied some of the pics) and hope to keep in contact with them, so that is a positive :yes:
The nurses at Nelson Hospital were absolutely out standing, nothing was to much trouble and they keep a good eye on the patients, also the D.O.C. rangers were tops, they made sure Mrs J was informed of progress and kept up to date.
K.B. is a good tool for networking and getting things done. An inmate here, LoC,from Blenheim, was looking at this thread when the penny droped,. and he realised it was me in the Molesworth, he was able to pick up my bike from Acheron and deliver it to my door in Motueka, he was working not far from Acheron at the time, cheers fullah, I owe you one. :niceone: This wouldn't have happened had this thread been on another international forum, even though they have more relaxed rules regarding embedded images :innocent:
Also... while crutches may be fun when you grab ya mates for a quick lap round the yard they aren't much fun to live with full time, I have a new respect for those who must have them for life, and "Honey... can you grab my crutch :love: " is only funny once or twice :yawn:
Despite the horror stories I've heard ACC have been very helpfull and proffesional, I even got some of my levy back already :woohoo: and the insurance company have been tops too, covering the helmet and clothing with no hesitation. :niceone:
that is all for now, almost nap time ...:wavey:
snodpete
29th March 2012, 14:01
Have been following this for a while with a 'there but for the grace of [insert name of invisible deity of choice] go I' sense of dread/awe. Thanks for the report and wise reflection afterwards James; we can all learn from good days gone bad <_<
Heal well - next time you plan a trip that includes Westport, PM and coffee is a certainty.
Monstaman
29th March 2012, 14:23
JATZ ... get well soon mate, always a worry with our sport.
Hope everything comes together well for you.
dmoo1790
29th March 2012, 14:41
What caused the off I hear you ask... Well I think it was this
Wow that's scary. Pinch flat? The cuts look too close together for that. Any damage to the tyre?
JATZ
29th March 2012, 15:17
Yes I'm back online...... got beggar all else to do..
Have been following this for a while with a 'there but for the grace of [insert name of invisible deity of choice] go I' sense of dread/awe. Thanks for the report and wise reflection afterwards James; we can all learn from good days gone bad <_<
Heal well - next time you plan a trip that includes Westport, PM and coffee is a certainty.
Will do Pete, and yes, maybe I needed a bit of prod in the right direction with regards to safety. Lesson learnt I say :yes:
JATZ ... get well soon mate, always a worry with our sport.
Hope everything comes together well for you.
You too wee fullah, I've just been re-reading Glenn Heggstad's book, 2 wheels through terror, man are you guys in for a treat:blink:
Wow that's scary. Pinch flat? The cuts look too close together for that. Any damage to the tyre?
Possibly a pinch flat, although the holes are half way up the tube. I had 26psi in it though so it's unlikely (yes Nordie, I did check :innocent: ) Tyre is fine and the bike is now getting ridden to Nelson and back daily by the boy. A few scratches to hand gaurd/indicators and pannier rack is all
Woodman
29th March 2012, 16:29
A bit sobering to be honest Jatz, considering I,m going through there tomorrow all on my lonesome.
Yea its always a worry when out alone, gotta admit that i often tell Mrs Woodman where i am going and know full well she isn't paying a hell of a lot of attention, which doesn't matter anyway cos I very rarely go where I said anyway.
Epirb you say? probly not a bad idea.
Padmei
29th March 2012, 18:24
I was thinking about your accident today while I was ridng over to a job in Golden Bay.
Were you wearing any body armour under your jacket or on your hips?
I wear a pressure suit all the time & feel naked without it (tho this is only because I feel comfortable with it on & gives me psychologically a bit more confidence- I'm not becoming the ATGATT police as I believe in let those who ride decide) however I just have my work pants with a bit of soft padding on the knees.
I was wondering if you think padding on your hips could have helped a bit.
JATZ
29th March 2012, 18:44
I was thinking about your accident today while I was ridng over to a job in Golden Bay.
Were you wearing any body armour under your jacket or on your hips?
I wear a pressure suit all the time & feel naked without it (tho this is only because I feel comfortable with it on & gives me psychologically a bit more confidence- I'm not becoming the ATGATT police as I believe in let those who ride decide) however I just have my work pants with a bit of soft padding on the knees.
I was wondering if you think padding on your hips could have helped a bit.
You shoulda called in, I have cookies and coffee :D
Body armour ... no, just whats already in the jacket/pants. The Rally X pants have no knee protection and only about 10mm of padding in the hips, I did have knee/shin guards on which I always ride with and I think my knees would have taken more of a pounding without them, one knee was swollen and bruised a bit, best $45 I ever spent on safety gear, they have taken a few knocks now.
I've looked at body armour often, but how much is too much for normal ADV riding, neck brace, body armour, what do you wear on hips/thighs ?
Crim
29th March 2012, 18:47
Epirb you say? probly not a bad idea.
be a great "communal" buy for the NADS I reckon, seems to an outsider that you either ride together or one (and one only goes for a ride) less than a hundy in each and you're sorted!
cooneyr
29th March 2012, 20:13
While I've a bit of time for navel gazing and contemplation I've had some thoughts (scarey I know :blink:)
This sort of reflection is rather familiar to me. Thoughs of Epirb/PLB, great people out there who are willing to help a complete stranger, nurses being helpful, ACC not being an issue and KB a network of great people.
I got a PLB not long after my off. One of the most expensive things you hope you never have to use but we carry it everywhere now if we are going off the beaten track, walking, 4WD, bike etc. If you really need help and no cell reception then got to be the way to go (or have a spot whatever takes your fancy).
Bloody glad you didn't have to take a ride on the old chopper (white). I'm 6'1" and they had to take the dash out to fit me in. Even then I had my toes curled up as much as my boots would allow. With your bit of extra height they may have had to remove some of you to fit you in!
Cheers R
Woodman
29th March 2012, 20:42
My take on body armour.
I only have the stuff thats in the jacket and I reckon it is most benefishoil in the silly slow speed crashes/topple overs that we have. Hard impacts i don't reckon its much use at all.
NordieBoy
29th March 2012, 21:04
Was piglet riding your bike today?
I see him occasionally heading home after Tec on the bypass.
_Shrek_
29th March 2012, 21:36
What caused the off I hear you ask... Well I think it was this
thats why I don't have tubes :whistle: great to hear about the gear & that you're healing well catch up soon... & don't eat to much :corn: or I'll be selling you my old pants... (the big ones) :laugh:
Underground
29th March 2012, 22:26
I had a look at that tube at jatz's place on Tues and to me it looked like those splits were not caused by an accident, they caused an accident.
I guess just dont assume your new bike has been assembled correctly, I dont think even the most OCD amongst us would think of taking the tyres off to check that the tubes wernt pinched before riding it :blink:
Monstaman
30th March 2012, 20:27
You too wee fullah, I've just been re-reading Glenn Heggstad's book, 2 wheels through terror, man are you guys in for a treat:blink:
Cheers mate, yeah Glenn went to hell and back for sure, he is an inspiration, I think a Spot 2 would be perfect in that situ if you got the presence of mind/be able to push the button, hopefully we won't have too.
Will try and avoid those fullas too eh.
I went to Dunners today to see the surgeon, all going well next Thursday they will re-operate and remove the screw, anyway best for getting better mate and stay off trademe!!!
JATZ
31st March 2012, 09:04
My take on body armour.
I only have the stuff thats in the jacket and I reckon it is most benefishoil in the silly slow speed crashes/topple overs that we have. Hard impacts i don't reckon its much use at all.
Exactly... The pads in the jacket/pants have been adequate for all the silly little low speed offs over the years :yes: However when crashing at "higher" speeds they were lacking, mind you I was knocked out so don't have details on how far I travelled down the road on my arse/back/side/legs/head :blink:
Cheers mate, yeah Glenn went to hell and back for sure, he is an inspiration, I think a Spot 2 would be perfect in that situ if you got the presence of mind/be able to push the button, hopefully we won't have too.
Will try and avoid those fullas too eh.
I went to Dunners today to see the surgeon, all going well next Thursday they will re-operate and remove the screw, anyway best for getting better mate and stay off trademe!!!
Better luck this time with the op mate, hope it all goes well for you :hug:
Trademe is not an issue, it's those devils over at procycle who have been tempting me :devil2:
:wavey: Ellen
Waihou Thumper
31st March 2012, 09:56
Hiya Jatz. Sorry to hear matey.....:facepalm:
Hope you recover soon and take care.....
All the best .....
Mark
NordieBoy
1st April 2012, 15:33
261045
Anyone want to buy a cheap 350?
261044
It mostly works...
Bit like the owner really :D
.chris
1st April 2012, 18:23
Somehow I managed to miss this drama, hope you heal up fast.
JATZ
1st April 2012, 19:57
Geeees.....I'm glad I got dressed up for the trip to town :blink:
Padmei
11th April 2012, 08:10
Sad time in the jatz household. I love this bike - the only one i've ever sat on & felt it was made for me & that tank is one of the best ever made:no:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-465207786.htm
NordieBoy
11th April 2012, 08:32
Oh noes!
Although there's a few 350 bits possibly needed...
JATZ
11th April 2012, 08:44
Sad time in the jatz household. I love this bike - the only one i've ever sat on & felt it was made for me & that tank is one of the best ever made:no:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-465207786.htm
Yes... there was some weepy eyes :cry:
But Europe on 2 wheels sounds like a pretty good idea and we need to thin out the herd to achieve that.
114 watchers now :shit: although most are just being nosey I guess
Oh noes!
Although there's a few 350 bits possibly needed...
Just one part :D A new stator :facepalm: It was almost exactly a year ago we did the other 350 stator
dino3310
11th April 2012, 18:30
Sad time in the jatz household. I love this bike - the only one i've ever sat on & felt it was made for me & that tank is one of the best ever made:no:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-465207786.htm
thats the one Jame's get rid of the riff raff and keep the shed full of DRs
Ally67
11th April 2012, 18:48
thats the one Jame's get rid of the riff raff and keep the shed full of DRs
:Oi: wash you mouth out......just you stick to ya goats :shutup: :Pokey: :innocent:
dino3310
11th April 2012, 18:56
:facepalm:Had that coming :laugh: .
Monstaman
11th April 2012, 19:32
Yes... there was some weepy eyes :cry:
But sounds like a pretty good idea and we need to thin out the herd to achieve that.
It is only metal and plastic ... although when I sold the SMR I had the slumping heart feeling.
So to better and brighter things ... tell us about Europe on 2 wheels?, when, how long bla bla bla :sunny:
JATZ
11th April 2012, 20:17
So to better and brighter things ... tell us about Europe on 2 wheels?, when, how long bla bla bla :sunny:
It's early days yet li'll fullah, we're tossing up between going back to Aus and getting off the beaten track or going somewhere where language/attitude/outlook/lifestyle is a bit different, kinda like south america really, or Hamilton :blink:
Aus would probly be next year, Europe..... maybe a bit longer
dino3310
11th April 2012, 20:39
, kinda like south america really, or Hamilton :blink:
Bring ya Banjo next time and we can have some humdinger singalong line dancing at chez TriBoy's:woohoo::drinknsin
Have ya got Robmoto and lyod jacked up for some out back touring:yes:...... some of those photos Robs posted up on ADV look like some primo spots to visit
Monstaman
12th April 2012, 15:05
It's early days yet li'll fullah, we're tossing up between going back to Aus and getting off the beaten track or going somewhere where language/attitude/outlook/lifestyle is a bit different, kinda like south america really, or Hamilton :blink:
Aus would probly be next year, Europe..... maybe a bit longer
Groovy dude that sounds like a good plan coming together.... see you in South America :yes: .. we will still be hovering around there in a year and half - coupla years.
How is your bod now after practising motorcycle sumo? .. hopefully all good.
I had my op last Thursday and got unscrewed by the Surgeon Mr Michael Chin, total dude and very very good, ... check it out a 17 mm long screw through a 12 mm wide finger .. um lets see 1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1++1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1 +1+1+1++1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1 / 6 x 21.3 -17.8 - 22/7 (pie ..imm pie) + idiot first surgeon = 5mm too long!
Can't figure how that was ever gonna work and be successful.
Pics 1, Enthusiastic and ready for the vet, 2 Cut and stoned showing my prize, 3 The hurty little bastid sticken outa my chasis!!
JATZ
12th April 2012, 17:14
Pics 1, Enthusiastic and ready for the vet, 2 Cut and stoned showing my prize, 3 The hurty little bastid sticken outa my chasis!!
In reply to pic # 2...:motu:
Docs can be a bit :weird: Mine only noticed the broken ribs after I insisted they x-ray the shoulder, he didn't see the ribs until Mrs J pointed out that one looked kinda like a lightning bolt :gob: he took another look and saw the ones either side were not how they should be either :facepalm:
At least your getting sorted monstaman, and don't give the nurses a hard time :msn-wink:
Monstaman
12th April 2012, 21:04
At least your getting sorted monstaman, and don't give the nurses a hard time :msn-wink:
Yeah I am now which is well cool, at least I won't be prodded from within and it will now settle down from not be harpooned every time I move.
Back to Plan A for TMK .. which is cool cos we don't have a Plan B.
Anyway James, get well mate, it is only time and unfortunately like Mrs Shrek they will take the time.
JATZ
20th April 2012, 22:01
Woohoo :wings: Been taking a few baby steps without the sticks, not tooo much though, don't wanna undo the healing :innocent: and went for a wee ride on the pushy. Things are looking good :yes: Even hopped on the bike the other day.
Also... got some ali bushes spun up for the front fork pre-load, just need to put some 20w oil in, and my stuff from ProCycle has left San Francisco :Punk:
Happy days.
Just thought I'd share <_<
_Shrek_
20th April 2012, 22:25
Woohoo :wings: Been taking a few baby steps without the sticks, not tooo much though, don't wanna undo the healing :innocent: and went for a wee ride on the pushy. Things are looking good :yes: Even hopped on the bike the other day.
Also... got some ali bushes spun up for the front fork pre-load, just need to put some 20w oil in, and my stuff from ProCycle has left San Francisco :Punk:
Happy days.
Just thought I'd share <_<
:gob: you must be lots older than mrs S coz she is cooking, cleaning & :shifty: .... & bike is in the shop getting sorted :Punk:
so whats taking you so long :whistle:
JATZ
20th April 2012, 22:38
:gob: you must be lots older than mrs S coz she is cooking, cleaning & :shifty: .... & bike is in the shop getting sorted :Punk:
so whats taking you so long :whistle:
I've been cooking & cleaning myself, maybe that's the problem :D
_Shrek_
21st April 2012, 10:08
I've been cooking & cleaning myself, maybe that's the problem :D
:scratch: or maybe the nursey girl is taking to good a care of you & you don't want to get better :corn:
JATZ
21st April 2012, 13:13
:scratch: or maybe the nursey girl is taking to good a care of you & you don't want to get better :corn:
HAH !!! she's too busy working....I have a lifestyle to maintain y'know :innocent:
_Shrek_
21st April 2012, 15:31
HAH !!! she's too busy working....I have a lifestyle to maintain y'know :innocent:
& we can't have you missing out on that lifestyle now can we :msn-wink:
well if it makes you feel any better mrs S & I are heading over to Mm's to paaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrttttteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :drinkup: :corn: :wari: :drinknsin & then :thud:
cya :laugh:
JATZ
24th April 2012, 21:05
Well seeing as how there's a couple of pages of posts with no pics (and that's not the point of the thread) I thought it was time I tried out the hip to see how it would handle a gentle ride,and it was another stunning day in paradise....So obviously I went riding :ride:
Sorry for the pic quality, there was a finger print on the lense I didn't see till I got home :facepalm:
After doing 60% of the housework and feeling like a brew I decided to go out for one. Why not, the sun was shining the birds were singing and I woke feeling remarkably spritely :D
I knew just the place...
It was such a nice day and the mp3 was playing some good tunes even the other traffic didn't upset me going over Takaka hill
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Just tuck in behind and wait for a sensible passing spot :rolleyes:
Down the other side and hang a left at the hall, then make my way towards the Cobb power station. It's quite a narrow little road where you wouldn't want to get things wrong
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I carried on past the power station to see how a little bit of gravel would feel under the wheels :niceone: A couple of k's up the road I was waved down by a guy who told me he'd put his truck over the bank a bit, and could I give him a lift back to the power station. "No worries cobber, but I broke a footpeg when I dicked off a couple of weeks ago" says I, unfazed he hopped on and we rode back to the station...slowly :blink:
After dropping him off to use the phone there I carried on back up the gravel, came round a corner and saw his truck
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Full of gravel too :yes:
Carrying on I came to where they'd been laying fresh gravel on the road, have I told you how much I hate trailwings in gravel :mad: Made for a fairly slow trip to the top of the ridge
By this stage I's ready for that coffee :headbang:
Cafe Back Pack...
Note MrsJ's yummy fruit loaf and the feijoa, keeping healthy :lol:
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It's not a bad veiw from the top either, so good I ordered another brew ::whistle:
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Sufficiently refreshed I went for a quick spin down the airstrip
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And back
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Then headed for home and 40% more housework. On the way out I stopped to yak to the truck driver who was busy with a shovel unloading his truck :facepalm: He warned me there was a loader on it's way in to pull him out. I said goodbye and carried on, being careful and riding defensively (slowly) :D .Met the loader as I was going round a left hand bend almost riding in the ditch, I was confronted by a bucket the size of our dining room table on my side of the road :gob: the driver smiled down at me, I grinned at him (and thought about changing dacks) and we carried on.
Just the ride back out to the main rd and back over the hill left, nothing exciting happened so here's a couple of scenic shots
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http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/Cobb%204%20coffee/DSCN1289.gif
Got home, and the boy had tidied up the domestic stuff too :niceone:
And there was a wee parcel from ProCycle waiting for me
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/Cobb%204%20coffee/DSCN1292.gif
Check out those stickers :clap: and some other stuff..
Not a bad first ride, although I was braking for corners on the hill where I normaly wouldn't and feeling a little nervous at times when going in towards the Cobb, I think I left my mojo in the Molesworth :confused: might have to work on getting it back. :D
Stay tuned for the next exciting installment as I go MOJO hunting :niceone::headbang:
Woodman
24th April 2012, 21:15
Good to see you back on the horse.
:banana::banana::banana::banana:
Eddieb
24th April 2012, 21:19
Not a bad first ride, although I was braking for corners on the hill where I normaly wouldn't and feeling a little nervous at times when going in towards the Cobb, I think I left my mojo in the Molesworth :confused: might have to work on getting it back. :D
Stay tuned for the next exciting installment as I go MOJO hunting :niceone::headbang:
Good to see you back on board, that was quick.
I'm still finding my mojo, loose uphill corners still concern me.
JATZ
24th April 2012, 22:34
Good to see you back on board, that was quick.
I'm still finding my mojo, loose uphill corners still concern me.
Strictly speaking I shouldn't really be riding. But I have been feeling pretty good and I think things are healing up well. Walking without sticks and riding the pushy a few k's a day, also taking supplements from O2B has probably made a difference :sunny:
I think the 120 k's today was far enough though :(
NordieBoy
24th April 2012, 22:37
Wish they'd sell those footpeg mounts without footpegs...
_Shrek_
24th April 2012, 23:48
mmmmmmmmmmm coffee smelt good from here :msn-wink: good to cya out & about :cool:
Eddieb
25th April 2012, 07:58
Wish they'd sell those footpeg mounts without footpegs...
I made enquiries about a year ago and they seemed willing to, however the pegs aren't DR pegs. They take Yamaha pegs as apparently Procycle didn't think aftermarket manufacturers were going to continue making DR pegs long term. dunno how they figured that.
NordieBoy
25th April 2012, 08:38
I made enquiries about a year ago and they seemed willing to, however the pegs aren't DR pegs. They take Yamaha pegs as apparently Procycle didn't think aftermarket manufacturers were going to continue making DR pegs long term. dunno how they figured that.
I'm running DR pegs on my Yamaha...
Woodman
25th April 2012, 08:57
I'm running DR pegs on my Yamaha...
Hello, my name is Woodman and i too are running DR pegs on my KLR.
Feel better now, when is the next meeting?
NordieBoy
25th April 2012, 09:09
Feel better now, when is the next meeting?
Top of the Porika at 12:00
JATZ
27th April 2012, 09:25
Seeing as how I had a bit of spare time and some goodies had turned up for the 650, I figured it'd be rude not to put them in/on the bike yesterday. :D
Starting with lowered footpegs...
Gather the tools for the job
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Quite a difference in height
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and length
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I didn't shorten the brake rod, but there's no more adjustment so it'll have to do :rolleyes: and the lever is level with the footpeg. I wonder how they'll feel without the rubber dampers :scratch:
Next was the heavier weight spring...
After a quick phone call to Nordie :niceone: to find out the easiest way of getting the shock out I set about removing the shock.
Here it is
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Ooooo look, a hole :eek:
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Take a measurement to give me something to aim for when putting it all back together
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It looked to me like the large flat washer and collar were one piece :facepalm: so I whipped the end off the shaft :doh: won't make that mistake again
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could've saved my self a bit of work there.
After a quick trip to town to replenish locktite supplies and a stop at the bike shop for a chinwag, and to pick up some fork oil, picked up a cheeep tyre too :yes: I came home and put it all back together
Here tiz... shiny aye
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The airbox was easy to get back in compared to the Big, single carbs make life easier
And here it is ready to go :clap: after I take the bike lift away
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Next up is some spacers for the front forks
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/DR650%20pics/DSCN1319.gif
and some 20w fork oil
Anybody got a syringe for measuring the oil level or a sure fire way of getting it right without being too technical, I'm a fairly low tech kinda guy (see the hammer in the pic above :D )
Eddieb
27th April 2012, 09:58
geez thats a serious spacer, good luck getting the fork caps back in with that.
I taped a longish bit of rubber hose to a long screwdriver, marked 165mm on the hose then lowered it down the fork to the mark. Once in place I sucked on the other end to see if any fluid came out.
Obviously I had enough hose to ensure any oil that did come out didn't end up being swallowed.
pete-blen
27th April 2012, 10:06
[QUOTE=JATZ;1130311557
and some 20w fork oil
Anybody got a syringe for measuring the oil level or a sure fire way of getting it right without being too technical, I'm a fairly low tech kinda guy (see the hammer in the pic above :D )[/QUOTE]
I just use a baby's bottle..
tri boy
27th April 2012, 10:38
Anybody got a syringe for measuring the oil level or a sure fire way of getting it right without being too technical, I'm a fairly low tech kinda guy (see the hammer in the pic above :D )
go to the local vet, (your due for your shots anyhow), and get a large syringe.
Kite frame, (carbon tube), or a straw for the height setter.
A bit of rubber tube to join them together, and hey presto, a KLR riders fork oil height setter upper.
Pig riders have a more technical type, and DR riders just scrounge what they need.:laugh:
JATZ
27th April 2012, 10:55
go to the local vet, (your due for your shots anyhow), and get a large syringe.
Kite frame, (carbon tube), or a straw for the height setter.
A bit of rubber tube to join them together, and hey presto, a KLR riders fork oil height setter upper.
Pig riders have a more technical type, and DR riders just scrounge what they need.:laugh:
Yebut... vet's have the same reputation as dentists ($$$$$), I'll give them a try though, a big F.off syringe is handy to have in the tool box, Other wise I remembered I have a few brass hosetails and some clear hose, I'll rig something up with a squeezy bottle :D Or reverse install an old scott oiler thats lurking in the shed :weird:
I just use a baby's bottle..
Where in hell would I get a baby's bottle from ? :scratch: Child #1 turned 21 yesterday so it's been a while since we needed one of them :msn-wink: Good tip though fullah
geez thats a serious spacer, good luck getting the fork caps back in with that.
I taped a longish bit of rubber hose to a long screwdriver, marked 165mm on the hose then lowered it down the fork to the mark. Once in place I sucked on the other end to see if any fluid came out.
Obviously I had enough hose to ensure any oil that did come out didn't end up being swallowed.
I'll keep the hose/screwdriver trick as plan B :niceone:
The spacer is the same size as the one the mechanic at the local shop used when he sorted a 650 to go to the Burt the other year. He also recommended the 20w oil, and he's about the same size as me so I'll go with his recommendation.
He did say the caps would be a bit hard to get on, but with the forks out I should be able to get a decent/straight downward pressure to get the thread started
NordieBoy
27th April 2012, 15:40
The spacer is the same size as the one the mechanic at the local shop used when he sorted a 650 to go to the Burt the other year. He also recommended the 20w oil, and he's about the same size as me so I'll go with his recommendation.
So not Travis then :laugh:
Woodman
27th April 2012, 20:16
To measure my fork oil height I just use a torch and something long (piece of kindling last time) with a mark 160mm from one end. Put your thumb on the mark and lower the kindling inside the fork and use the folowing 3 options:
If your thumb contacts the top of the fork before the kindling touches the oil then add oil.
If the kindling touches the oil before your thumb contacts the top of the fork then remove oil.
If your thumb contacts the top of the fork at the same time as the kindling touches the oil then job done.
Eddieb
27th April 2012, 20:44
I'm running DR pegs on my Yamaha...
Yeah but I already had DR Pivot Pegz I wanted to use
JATZ
27th April 2012, 21:26
It's o.k. I splashed out $5 and got a big syringe from the vet. I know it was a bit extravagant, but no expense was spared damit :D may have a go at the job 2morrow.
Underground
28th April 2012, 13:39
I bought one of those push-down soap dispenser type pumpy things with a longish tube that screw on a plastic bottle from mega.
I just put a mark on the side of the tube and pumped it out , worked good
Might have been less than the big budget syringe, round the $4 mark I think.
NordieBoy
28th April 2012, 16:31
When I put my new springs in, I did it at the bike shop, just in case.
I over filled them. I would say that I sucked the excess out with a length of fuel hose. But that would leave me open to ridicule and jokes.
JATZ
28th April 2012, 17:24
. But that would leave me open to ridicule and jokes.
Any man who wears a tie to a laid back trai ride is always open to ridicule and jokes.
Sent from mrs J's phone while we wait at Springs Junction :D
NordieBoy
28th April 2012, 19:22
Any man who wears a tie to a laid back trai ride is always open to ridicule and jokes.
Sent from mrs J's phone while we wait at Springs Junction :D
A tie is ridiculous, yes.
A silk shirt and tie, however, is pure style.
JATZ
30th July 2012, 19:09
Well...it's been a wee while since the tread had an update :yes: and seeing as how I needed a pair of new gloves (the gardening gloves weren't really cutting it). A trip to see a shop in Tauranga was needed. I made a couple of calls and e-mails to make sure they had the right size, then booked flight and ferry tickets :clap:
You'll have to excuse the picture quality as I only had my phone, and the subject matter may get a little tedious :yawn:
Here's the new gloves...
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Flaaaash aye :yes:, you'll notice the BMW symbol on them ?
While I was at the shop I also picked up this... Just doing my bit for the economy :lol:
The pic was taken in Taupo as I headed south
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After lunch and a quick scan of the map I headed towards Rangataiki pub with a short detour up Taharua rd. and Clements Mill rd, just to see what was there
This was there
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And this...
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I didn't go right to the end as I was sort of saving fuel, you never know what might happen :blink:
I wobbled my way back out and headed for the Rangataiki pub and the chance to meet up with some other like minded people doing the MMMMM, .chris was already there and paturoa arrived soon after so we settled in :drinkup: to wait for some others to arrive.
After a few beers, a huge feed and some idle chit chat, where I was talked into joining the crew for the ride through the forest to Minginui, I retired to my mattress on the floor of the dining room, leaving the rugby heads to watch some sport.
Early next morning, after another jumbo meal :2thumbsup
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I wandered out to the bike
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It was a little frosty :crazy:
After some more people arrived and a wee speech from Clint640 we set off to ride through the forest, it wasn't to bad, with not much ice/frost around. Met some more people at the turn off, it was turning into quite a large group :eek5:.
This pic courtesy of Bart (T.S.P.F.D.)
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I only took 1 pic going through the forest, I was too busy getting to grips with the big bike (nervous as fcuk :D ) I'm still upset and coming to terms with the fact I got smoked/overtaken by a chick on a DR200 :weep:
Anyway....here's the 1 pic
Rosie (nice hi viz ;) ) and Box a bits (?)
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Part way through the group split up, with some taking on the challenge section, I did one of those once and wasn't keen on repeating it on the new bike :baby:
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the rest headed through the forest to Minginui and the Waikerimoana rd. I split off here to fuel up in Murapara as the fuel light had been on for a wee while.
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-2 deg on the temp gauge here so I was glad of the heated grips.
dino3310
30th July 2012, 19:34
:banana: well done brother she's a minta:clap:
dino3310
30th July 2012, 19:36
That clement rd bro is where i use to do most of my hunting, a shite load of Sika up there:headbang:
Woodman
30th July 2012, 19:41
Goodonya Jatzzy.
JATZ
30th July 2012, 19:43
Moving right along...:yes:
After fuel and catching up on txt's I made my way back towards Rotorua and Taupo, along the same roads I ridden the day before :zzzz:
I bypassed Taupo and had lunch in Turangi
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Still getting over the big brekky from the morning :wacko:
I've never ridden down the Dessert rd before so carried on h/way 1, now I know why :yawn: was still a little cool
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I poked the front wheel up a couple of side tracks to relieve the boredom
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I didn't go tooo far as it was slippery as a slippery thing and I didn't want to get out of my depth. I also discovered that despite the bike weighing more than 200 kg it's very easy to pick up :facepalm:
I carried on down h/way 1 and picked up a wee something for Mrs J for being a good sport :D The rest of the days just me riding and being alone with my thoughts, so I won't bore you with that, besides.... you wouldn't understand :crazy:
Another day ends.....
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Except for another food shot, 3 course meal, :2thumbsup
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The next day was just a ferry ride :zzzz: and a reunion :love:
The bikes introduce themselves...
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Queen Charlotte drive was crap with grit, damp roads and old slips :eek5: but still scenic
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A brief stop at Slip inn in Havelock for some chowder
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And then over the Wangamoas, more :zzzz: although Mrs J did waggle her finger at me when I got a little sideways on a wet bend, and then home before the rain :2thumbsup
That is all really.....
Padmei
30th July 2012, 20:01
Nice Jatz.
You didn't really fill in how you find the bike. Ergos? power, offroadability - the seat ( I actully know the answer to that one-ouch) compared to the DR & Big etc how does it compare?
Most importantly- when can I ride it?:innocent:
paturoa
30th July 2012, 20:19
So did you put any scratches on it?
NordieBoy
30th July 2012, 20:47
So has Piglet "borrowed" it to get to tec yet?
JATZ
30th July 2012, 20:48
So did you put any scratches on it?
No.... it was a very soft landing :D at almost stopped speeds
Nice Jatz.
You didn't really fill in how you find the bike. Ergos? power, offroadability - the seat ( I actully know the answer to that one-ouch) compared to the DR & Big etc how does it compare?
Most importantly- when can I ride it?:innocent:
Ergos ? Good, maybe some small bar risers, but that's all.
Power ? I think this...:headbang: sums it up :D F.I. will take some getting used to but there is a fix available for the snatchiness, read about it on ADV rider. Or I could learn to ride proper.
Offroad ability ? I think the rider will be the limiting factor there, however there is always room for improvement on the suspension :D
Seat ?... I was kinda sore (hip and arse) after our ride the other weekend and that was only 200k, I could've carried on to Bluff on the 800 today :2thumbsup
Compared to the 650 and the 750 ? The 750 ergos fit me well and I like the power delivery, it's just old :weep: The 650 is a good bike, it did everything and was reliable, it just didn't "fit" and there's no denying they're about as exciting as a plate of boiled cabbage.
You ride it ? You can have a ride when you come and put that new power socket in the shed.
"So has Piglet "borrowed" it to get to tec yet?"
No... not yet, it was pissin down today. He did hop on it last night and the phrase "cheshire cat" springs to mind :D
Woodman
30th July 2012, 21:06
The 650 is a good bike, it did everything and was reliable, it just didn't "fit" and there's no denying they're about as exciting as a plate of boiled cabbage.
What was that? sorry didn't hear you proper, can you repeat that please?
BTW , cabbage is a vegetable:nono:
NordieBoy
30th July 2012, 22:38
BTW , cabbage is a vegetable:nono:
Not if it's in a spring roll. Then it's an honorararyry meat.
Crim
31st July 2012, 09:37
Great stuff JATZ - or do I know have to call you Mr. Jatz with that flash bike?
That is one of my "if I win lottery or sell the kids" bikes - even the right colour!!
Mountie
31st July 2012, 20:56
Wondered who had scored that bike, the800 is the first bike I go for in the garage. I am surprised the snappynish hasnt been sorted.
The shop run an updated mapping program an it seemed to smooth out the power delivery. Maybe I just got used it. 1st gear is rather low on the technical stuff. Congragulations those bikes are so much fun you will enjoy the bejesus out of it.
Ally67
30th August 2012, 20:32
Just letting everyone know that I will be hitting the road for a week unsupervised:D: from the 8th of Sept.
The plan so far is to go down the Westcoast and find some whitebait and bendy bits of road.
Then on to Milford coz I haven't been there yet.
Shrek I'm coming to see you after that so be ready it's okay I'll ring first so you can make yourself decent before I get there :D:
I also want to go out to Akaroa coz I haven't been there either.
I'll be on Jatz's castoff DR650.
Some hello's along the way would be nice.
Padmei
30th August 2012, 20:36
What's Piget gonna ride to school while you're away?
You'll have a good trip as I reckon the weathers taken a turn for the best.
Watch out for Shrek - he's not like us humans:shutup:
NordieBoy
30th August 2012, 21:24
What's Piget gonna ride to school while you're away?
There's a bimmer in the shed...
:scooter:
Rosie
31st August 2012, 08:17
Just letting everyone know that I will be hitting the road for a week unsupervised:D: from the 8th of Sept.
The plan so far is to go down the Westcoast and find some whitebait and bendy bits of road.
Then on to Milford coz I haven't been there yet.
Shrek I'm coming to see you after that so be ready it's okay I'll ring first so you can make yourself decent before I get there :D:
I also want to go out to Akaroa coz I haven't been there either.
I'll be on Jatz's castoff DR650.
Some hello's along the way would be nice.
Have fun! :sunny:
_Shrek_
31st August 2012, 19:56
Just letting everyone know that I will be hitting the road for a week unsupervised:D: from the 8th of Sept.
The plan so far is to go down the Westcoast and find some whitebait and bendy bits of road.
Then on to Milford coz I haven't been there yet.
Shrek I'm coming to see you after that so be ready it's okay I'll ring first so you can make yourself decent before I get there :D:
I also want to go out to Akaroa coz I haven't been there either.
I'll be on Jatz's castoff DR650.
Some hello's along the way would be nice.
:confused: how did you get unlocked from the kitchen etc.... :scratch: & to get away on your own as well :mega: jatz are you all right
doors alaways open there Mrs jatz we look forward to seeing you :yes: & our house warming is on the 15th if ya want to take
a bit longer to get home :msn-wink: or maybe jatz can meet you here :whistle:
mattsdakar
31st August 2012, 20:32
Just letting everyone know that I will be hitting the road for a week unsupervised:D: from the 8th of Sept.
The plan so far is to go down the Westcoast and find some whitebait and bendy bits of road.
Then on to Milford coz I haven't been there yet.
Shrek I'm coming to see you after that so be ready it's okay I'll ring first so you can make yourself decent before I get there :D:
I also want to go out to Akaroa coz I haven't been there either.
I'll be on Jatz's castoff DR650.
Some hello's along the way would be nice.
Update us Cantabs as you approach with what day you'll be heading to Akaroa and if possible we'll show you how to get there via the backroads
Enjoy the ride, Milford is a must
Piglit
31st August 2012, 21:12
There's a bimmer in the shed...
:scooter:oooooh.... I'm drooling a wee bit
Padmei
1st September 2012, 08:05
oooooh.... I'm drooling a wee bit
He said bimmer not bummer ya lil freak.
NordieBoy
1st September 2012, 09:30
He said bimmer not bummer ya lil freak.
You've been on the MotoBins website again haven't you?
timg
1st September 2012, 22:28
Just letting everyone know that I will be hitting the road for a week unsupervised:D: from the 8th of Sept.
The plan so far is to go down the Westcoast and find some whitebait and bendy bits of road.
Then on to Milford coz I haven't been there yet.
Shrek I'm coming to see you after that so be ready it's okay I'll ring first so you can make yourself decent before I get there :D:
I also want to go out to Akaroa coz I haven't been there either.
I'll be on Jatz's castoff DR650.
Some hello's along the way would be nice. Yell if you'd like a stopover at Rollyberg. Cheers T & D
snodpete
3rd September 2012, 14:28
Just letting everyone know that I will be hitting the road for a week unsupervised:D: from the 8th of Sept.
The plan so far is to go down the Westcoast and find some whitebait and bendy bits of road.
Then on to Milford coz I haven't been there yet.
Shrek I'm coming to see you after that so be ready it's okay I'll ring first so you can make yourself decent before I get there :D:
I also want to go out to Akaroa coz I haven't been there either.
I'll be on Jatz's castoff DR650.
Some hello's along the way would be nice.
Be good to see you in Westyport Ali - coffee and a place to stay if you need one - only a few hours gentle ride from Mot :yes:
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