DB1k 2011 official thread [Archive] - Page 3

_Shrek_

27th January 2011, 07:56

They really were nasty at times, kinda steep too in places :eek: Mrs Jatz has some loverly bruises from this off. She almost made it through :yes:

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/SAM_0277.jpg

Geddes rd it was called Uground, according to the AA Otago road sign.

I thought that 2nd section was harder than the 1st as it was a lot longer & dam hard work :sweatdrop good to see you not hurt there Mrs Jatz apart from a bit of brusing you will have to get Jatz to give you a good rub with the deep heat :msn-wink:

jim.cox

27th January 2011, 14:02

I'm as freaking jealous as - and especially more so now the photos are coming thorugh

I NEED an ADV bike

Was hoping to have had one for this year

Oh well, may be next

:GREEN:

Tigerpig

27th January 2011, 17:22

Great ride thanks Ryan. Got back to Auckland yesterday intact and unscratched. We cut back to a 600km one-day DB, omitted the southern loop and Omarama, did Danseys instead of challenge one. Rode back via Lake Coleridge, Lees/Okuku, Rainbow (camped at Lake Tennyson), Wanganui River road and back to AKL.

This being my second partly finished DB means I will be back next year, but more likley on my other steed (WR450). Although, the Tiger and I have unfinished business with Awakino saddle - the Tiger might just have to do one more!

Thanks again, had an awesome time.

Underground

28th January 2011, 14:27

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Dusty alright ,AT was running a bit rat shit on the way home -having trouble breathing I think.
Also had to replace the front wheel bearings in Nelson to get a wof ,dont think they would have made it all the way home :eek5:

rogson

28th January 2011, 17:09

Thanks Ryan - fantastic ride!
I have to admit to one of the drownings - due to being led astray by jezzaNZ (well, that's my excuse anyway).
Highlight for me was the challenge/alternate route over Danseys - 99.999....% of the population don't get to see country like that.

timg

28th January 2011, 19:40

Been camping in Wanaka - just got home. Thanks Ryan & Co for an awesome job well done. Some bits of the std route were challenging enuf for the Transalp on Mitas E07's. Not a good tyre choice for any place wet. Spent a fair bit of time following others and have obviously missed the 'out & in again' for Lawrence on my GPS. Felt like a proper dick Fortunately the JATZ's saved us with a couple of litres of spare fuel and we completed a modified route via Ranfurly :) Next year I'll dice up Ryans route into fuel stop sections. Fuel up and load up the next section. That will avoid the 200 point limit in the Zumo, and will hopefully make the GPS route a bit easier to follow without 20% of the waypoints getting binned.

Despite the botch up I really enjoyed Sunday. Saturday was a bit out of my comfort level. I don't really enjoy it when it gets into the real gnarley bits - I don't like situations where there is a very real likelihood of drowning the bike or having an off. Got too much $ tied up in my bike to trash it. Maybe I should have got something less pretty...

After seeing what the Saturday water crossings were like I kinda figured that the Omarama crossings would be higher than expected and was going to opt out and head thru Danseys anyway. Glad I did.

Great to catch up and meet some new folks. Roll on next year. Might have to consider something more "suitable" for the job :msn-wink:

cooneyr

28th January 2011, 20:10

I'm as freaking jealous as - and especially more so now the photos are coming thorugh

I NEED an ADV bike....

I know where there is one for sale. One little old lady rider:msn-wink:. Only thing is you might need longer legs:bleh:

....Dusty alright ,AT was running a bit rat shit on the way home -having trouble breathing I think....

Maybe get in touch with Whatastoner. He has a tube of foam filter that he could slip over the K&N. We stop so he could change it just out of Cromwell and it was well dirty then i.e. doing it's job. Silly filter placement on those 650 @'s

....Highlight for me was the challenge/alternate route over Danseys - 99.999....% of the population don't get to see country like that.

I agree but that's the beauty of it. Spectacular scenery, "challenging" riding and so remote that bugger all ever go there.

....Next year I'll dice up Ryans route into fuel stop sections. .....

Might have to consider something more "suitable" for the job :msn-wink:

Nest year I won't be so rushed and will have a better sliced and diced GPS file - he says with optimism now.

I though any bike was "suitable" even GS's and Tigers :bleh:

Cheers R

cooneyr

28th January 2011, 20:12

Some of you were asking about extra stickers. I've 15 left that people are welcome to for $5 each. Send me a PM with your address and I'll get in in the mail and give you a PM with our account no.

Cheers R

Dont Know

28th January 2011, 21:00

Thank you Ryan, the DBK1 has to be one of the best rides I’ve ever done, the people I meet where a great bunch of people, I’ll be back next year.
Many thanks to those who helped me with the flat tyre and subsequent crash, got back to Jafaland yesterday and finally got the shoulder checked by the doctor today, small fracture in the collar bone and dislocated AC joint. The pain killers did wonders to get me home.
Seems like there are plenty of photos up already here’s a couple of mine, that’s Rogerh dewatering the KTM640 after it failed swimming lessons 101.
Cheers
Al

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timg

29th January 2011, 06:44

I though any bike was "suitable" even GS's and Tigers :bleh:

Cheers R Might have to find a more "suitable" rider then :baby:

bigreddog

29th January 2011, 17:04

Some DB photo's....Not as good as some of the other's Im afraid.
Thanks to Ryan for organising...great ride.

Padmei

30th January 2011, 16:06

Just been doing some research on DRZ tanks & came across these. For the price I reckon they may be the thing for many guys doing next years DB

http://www.nomadtanks.com.au/Tanks.php

Ally67

31st January 2011, 09:22

Just like to give a big thanks to the organising team :rockon::drinkup::wings:

Had a blast :clap: still can't believe i got through the challange section on Sat with only 2 offs :shit: even if i did do this :crybaby: after the second one ( so glad my tan covers up the bruises :innocent: )
No way i would've done that on the Tenere
It made the Parika soooooo much easier for me yesturday :yes:

Now is it right to put sticker with last years one on the Ten ?
:shutup::innocent:

Cheers Ally

dino3310

31st January 2011, 10:30

Just been doing some research on DRZ tanks & came across these. For the price I reckon they may be the thing for many guys doing next years DB

http://www.nomadtanks.com.au/Tanks.php

awesome mate, they look great.
first useful post ive seen you make in a long time:D

XF650

31st January 2011, 11:00

awesome mate, they look great.
first useful post ive seen you make in a long time:D

Don't give him a big head Dino, it's a re-post

Padmei

31st January 2011, 17:12

awesome mate, they look great.
first useful post ive seen you make in a long time:D

How about this one bonehead :motu:

NordieBoy

31st January 2011, 19:58

How about this one bonehead :motu:

Ohhh, burn :corn:

Eddieb

1st February 2011, 21:41

About time I posted a few pics, clicky clicky for bigger ones. I've lots more to come when I get to them.

Padmei heading up Carricktown track
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Lake Benmore from Black Forest Station
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The boys warm their hands in front of the fire at Dansey's Pass pub, never mind that it's 30 degrees outside the fire is roaring.
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Struan had an Ooops
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If you look real careful you can see on of the Jatz clan on the track, Black Forest Station was pretty BIG in scale
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Crim herding sheep.
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timg

2nd February 2011, 19:09

Awesome pix Eddie. I really enjoyed that weekend :ride: and all the pix just bring it back again - still buzzin' about it. Cheers.

Transalper

2nd February 2011, 23:09

First taste of video.. the first interesting river (not counting the Fairlie river most of us by passed at the start).

Some make light work of it and some simply get wet.

Enjoy.:corn:
planning to post up some of the challenge next. then I'd better get back to the CCA stuff
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XF650

2nd February 2011, 23:35

Struan had an Ooops
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I was just re-straightening the bars after this one (& must keep the scars even):

Eddieb

3rd February 2011, 06:23

helenoftroy

3rd February 2011, 09:35

Fantastic to watch!

All you guys helping out - getting everyone thru!

Big ups to cynna who walked back to timg & me, & to Budda for hooning my bike across for me!!

_Shrek_

3rd February 2011, 19:42

Is that WhataStoner throwing himself face first in the river at ~2:07? :shit::gob: Thats dedication!

:killingme not once but twice, I think he just liked playing in the water :innocent:

great vid clip TA :niceone:

junkmanjoe

3rd February 2011, 19:46

:killingme not once but twice, I think he just liked playing in the water :innocent:

great vid clip TA :niceone:

we all got over that crossing with no dramas aye shrek... our ride group..

_Shrek_

3rd February 2011, 19:56

we all got over that crossing with no dramas aye shrek... our ride group..

:laugh: aye Team KB got through

1 & 2 JMC & Trials Rider
3 & 4 Monstaman not sure which way to go :corn:

cooneyr

3rd February 2011, 20:24

Eddieb

3rd February 2011, 20:24

Heading out of Omarama Saddle
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Piglet
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Mrs Jatz 'It was this BIG!'
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Jezza picking his bike up after dropping it ;)
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stjimyth

3rd February 2011, 21:57

greetings all you mad buggers that went on the dusty butt im the guy in transalpers video winning his award for the most entertaining crossing on the f650 bmw.
i had a great time doing the mission considering ive only been on that bike for about 3000 road ks and that was my first off road adventure in about 1/2 a dozen years

learned or relearned a lot of lessons but over all had a blast
gotta thank alane (old man) for the bike and all the help and big chicken as well
and of course cooneyr for the awersome event

um i live in nelson and could do to learn some lessons about the local area

st jim the bouncing river rock rider

Transalper

3rd February 2011, 22:18

Hi All. Sorry to have to mention names on the forum but could Mr G Gunter and Mr M Pool PM me (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=3969) please. Got problems with the accommodation in Alex that needs sorting.

Alternatively if you know who these guys are can you please PM me so I can chase them.

Cheers R

Well that's not good to hear.
Maybe the Alex Park lady should of let us pay when we first checked in instead of making us come back later. I almost forgot to go back myself.

greetings all you mad buggers that went on the dusty butt im the guy in transalpers video winning his award for the most entertaining crossing on the f650 bmw.....

um i live in nelson and could do to learn some lessons about the local area

st jim the bouncing river rock rider
I couldn't believe you stayed on that bucking thing.
In Nelson you need to hook up with Nordie and the crew, they go out almost every weekend and some (the Nelson Rideouts thread).

Eddieb

3rd February 2011, 22:24

Eddieb

3rd February 2011, 22:26

Well that's not good to hear.
Maybe the Alex Park lady should of let us pay when we first checked in instead of making us come back later. I almost forgot to go back myself.

She couldn't have made it more difficult could she, flatly refusing to let us pay.

I was the same and was actually seated on my bike ready to ride out of the campsite and just remembered to pay at the last second.

topo

4th February 2011, 06:22

Another Alex isssue that needs raising is the people who signed up for the breakfast on the sunday morning, of the 10 odd who signed up only 3 actually went and got theirs. I'd say thats the last time the pie cart man will go out of his way to help the DB in the future.

While i'm having a bitch, those who either left their bikes idling for extended periods before leaving on sunday morning and then rarking it up leaving the camp should also think about how they do things:angry:

Common guys Ryan and crew have done amazing things to make the DB better every year then some people go and piss off the people who help make it work so well.

OH, thanks Ryan for putting on a fantastic route :woohoo:

cooneyr

4th February 2011, 06:31

Well that's not good to hear.
Maybe the Alex Park lady should of let us pay when we first checked in instead of making us come back later. I almost forgot to go back myself....

She couldn't have made it more difficult could she, flatly refusing to let us pay. I was the same and was actually seated on my bike ready to ride out of the campsite and just remembered to pay at the last second.

I don't have first hand experience but it all seems bloody strange. We had better sort it out but it will be pointed out to her that she didn't help herself.

A little bit of courtesy goes a long way aye Topo.

Cheers R

Padmei

4th February 2011, 06:56

While i'm having a bitch, those who either left their bikes idling for extended periods before leaving on sunday morning and then rarking it up leaving the camp should also think about how they do things:angry:

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I agree with the rarking it up part however I didn't notice anyone idling for extended periods. Onthe whole I thought the guys on Sunday morning were pretty considerate low voices & the like. At that time of the morning - which wasn't tooearly there isn't much ambient noise.
A cmpground is a campground & those that stay in there have to be resonably tolerant of other noises, - be it boats being loaded up & driving out before dawn, kids crying, the loud game of uka by middle aged parents etc.In saying that - I dislike staying in campgrounds for the noise issues.

Now I'll go before someone strats making accusations about snoring :chase:

Monstaman

4th February 2011, 07:01

3 & 4 Monstaman not sure which way to go :corn:

The only way I knew I didn't wonna go was down ... Josh took care of that so I didn't need too. :woohoo:

Was doing my JATZ tripod impression and it worked!! ... till the next one :D

Eddieb

4th February 2011, 10:50

Not sure who's footage this is but it's got me crossing a river at the beginning of it, so thanks to whoever took it.

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marks

4th February 2011, 11:36

Not sure who's footage this is

Andy Mac is the camera man

Rod

4th February 2011, 14:15

Another Great Dusty Thanks to Ryan and helpers.

A big thank you for the last minute help from Ryan and Tim G Loading my borrowed gps. This year it worked a treat and enabled Me and Josh to knock the One day off.

RE : Farlie Top 10 I have stayed there several times and to be fair they are useless allways managing to get it wrong.

Alex accomodation : last year I stayed in the bark chip at Local school playground and it was really quiet....bit cold though.

Thanks to Josh for being a bloody good partner....I will never forget how good the carrot cake was from the servo in Oamarama.

Cheers

Trials Rider

4th February 2011, 15:54

Well Shrek, Helen came around today and presented me with a cup, Hmm - last time I try and shag a sheep in front of you.

Eddieb

4th February 2011, 16:06

Some random on board video from me.

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Watch out for the next episode, DB1K river crossings.

Night Falcon

4th February 2011, 16:22

Some random on board video from me. thanks for postin Eddie.:corn:

junkmanjoe

4th February 2011, 18:34

oh so thats what you were doing..................:sick:https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_nRRVy1LvPzw/TT39HKkrVLI/AAAAAAAAAeI/JJGrec3YFJY/s912/IMG_0665.JPG

JMJ

_Shrek_

4th February 2011, 18:51

oh so thats what you were doing..................:sick:https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_nRRVy1LvPzw/TT39HKkrVLI/AAAAAAAAAeI/JJGrec3YFJY/s912/IMG_0665.JPG

JMJ

Well Shrek, Helen came around today and presented me with a cup, Hmm - last time I try and shag a sheep in front of you.

:laugh: just as well you posted it coz I was going to, that poor farmer :facepalm:

:niceone: JMJ pic says it all :sick:

junkmanjoe

4th February 2011, 19:13

:blink:......what the fuk are you doing to that sheep dude.......:shit:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_nRRVy1LvPzw/TT39I2zGdMI/AAAAAAAAAeM/C2OAxEki5pI/s912/IMG_0666.JPG

On ya mate.......

JMJ

Crim

4th February 2011, 20:00

Some random on board video from me.

Thanks for that Eddie - I saw what caused that first off of mine - getting too bloody cocky!:facepalm: Was going alright till I started to think I had the skills and started pulling away - nothing like an off to bring you back down to earth (in more ways than one) with a thump!

Eddieb

4th February 2011, 20:37

I have the 2nd video ready but I think I've run out of broadband, it was going to take 1100 minutes to upload.

NordieBoy

4th February 2011, 21:02

I have the 2nd video ready but I think I've run out of broadband, it was going to take 1100 minutes to upload.

We'll wait :corn:

alane

4th February 2011, 21:16

Hi St Jim

I think I have another video almost as entertaining of you on Sunday, I'll post it up soon.

It,s not the bit where he gave it a wash @ the bottom of the Omarama saddle,is it??
It was double embarrasing,as we ---St Jim---me---& Bigchicken (OK.--with me in the lead)roared past the big group there ,like we were gods gift to adventure riders,then Stjim fell in the river,& everyone past us again.:shit:So we had to pass them again.:facepalm:
Sorry ,all you guys ,for being so pushy-----we were on a mission @ that stage, to complete everything------I guess we got our just deserts in the end.:yes:
We never quite completed everything on day two.(To much time fixing punctures.:rolleyes::rolleyes:)
Bigchicken did most of the Tekapo bit,the last in the dark with almost no light on his ktm525.St jim & I did Black forest as darkness fell.(Saw Wallabies)
I was pleased with the performance of the little Super Sherpa.Would,ve won the "NANA BIKE" devision,I rekon.:bleh:

Eddieb

4th February 2011, 21:53

We'll wait :corn:

I've set it uploading now that the evening traffic has died down. It's only going to take 300 minutes now.

Transalper

5th February 2011, 06:24

Eddie's water crossings one is up, it's a good one.:niceone:

Eddieb

5th February 2011, 06:41

And here it is.

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Eddieb

5th February 2011, 06:43

Slighty off topic but for those who haven't seen it here's some I did on the way to, and after the Dusty Butt.

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Crim

5th February 2011, 06:58

Great stuff Eddie!:rockon:

Transalper

5th February 2011, 08:02

Awakino Challenge....

3hours 40 minutes to do 60km and that's taking the easy way out after the first 30km. Just the first 30km are in the video.

Uploaded Picture quality may not quite be up to good but the file sizes are getting big.

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Ally67

5th February 2011, 08:42

Awakino Challenge....

3hours 40 minutes to do 60km and that's taking the easy way out after the first 30km.

:shit: Why didn't you tell me there was an easy way out :oi-grr:

Althougth I'm am pleased I done the whole thing :D

Phreaky Phil

5th February 2011, 09:31

Eddieb

5th February 2011, 10:36

Neat video Eddieb, where was the piece at the 13 min mark, the track to the Serpentine church ?

No that was just part of the normal route after Lawrence, quite a bit before getting near the Serpentine I think.

_Shrek_

5th February 2011, 12:26

No that was just part of the normal route after Lawrence, quite a bit before getting near the Serpentine I think.

:laugh: thats about the same spot :facepalm: for got about my sticky out bits

Eddieb

5th February 2011, 13:43

Awakino Challenge....

3hours 40 minutes to do 60km and that's taking the easy way out after the first 30km. Just the first 30km are in the video.

After seeing a WR250 and Jezza on his sewing machine being pushed up there I'm doubly glad I didn't attempt that on the 950.

Buddha#81

5th February 2011, 21:35

found the perfect bike for next year, lower than the XR, better luggage carrying, double side stands (wont matter which way the hill slopes) http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-350412784.htm :woohoo:

dino3310

6th February 2011, 08:50

cooneyr

6th February 2011, 10:24

After seeing a WR250 and Jezza on his sewing machine being pushed up there I'm doubly glad I didn't attempt that on the 950.

Everybody in that vid too the short cut between a zig and a zag. If they had done the full zig (or is it a zag) then would have been fine - just like the rest of the hill climb. That was the worst bit of the zig zag route.

Cheers R

Transalper

6th February 2011, 10:48

Yes well, even though I knew there was a bit like that I didn't realise that was it and when I was approaching the fork in the track and glanced at the gps it kinda looked like we should turn up... purple line straight through the intersection going up :blink:
It was a bit hard to tell that the other option also took us up the hill in another 45meters further on, that and seeing the man in front already on his way up it :stupid:

Track log pic attached.

It all just added to the experience and helped create stories to tell.:drinknsin

Underground

6th February 2011, 10:52

Yeah, I was wondering why they chose that shortcut ....the zigs and zags were challenging enough for us.
Entertaining to watch the footage though:clap:

cynna

6th February 2011, 19:35

Everybody in that vid too the short cut between a zig and a zag. If they had done the full zig (or is it a zag) then would have been fine - just like the rest of the hill climb. That was the worst bit of the zig zag route.

Cheers R

i thought i would be clever since i got up it last time - front wheel hit a rock and i went down - then had my 40 min cardio for the day. not sure which way the ones ahead of me went but sam followed me up

told a few other people the otherway was easier when i rolled back down but they all wanted to do the hard way

junkmanjoe

6th February 2011, 20:27

my little 400 flew up the zig zag..i stopped to help me mate shrek...and a few others

would have been neat to ride it all the way with out stopping....

JMJ

petegl58

8th February 2011, 11:37

1,STAND UP,let the bike move under you.2, SLIP THE CLUTCH feed power in and out by clutch control.3 PLENTY OF THROTTLE.control the power and motion by the clutch. QED

Transalper

8th February 2011, 12:34

So you're one of the people who made it through all rivers without having to get wet feet?
Does sound about right though.
Of course theory is all well and good but sometimes just ends up with a bigger splash as you go down.
Tried, tested, proven to still make a splash :Oops:

ADVGD

8th February 2011, 14:07

1,STAND UP,let the bike move under you.2, SLIP THE CLUTCH feed power in and out by clutch control.3 PLENTY OF THROTTLE.control the power and motion by the clutch. QED

Agree with that 100% and use this technique on nearly all river crossings. I blasted over this crossing and all the others 5 weeks prior with no probs at all, but in this case I was one of the ones that went down when the front wheel was immediately taken out by two large slippery rocks one after the other. For deep crossings that are predominately large slippery rocks I find being seated using your legs as support gives more control and is far more successful. Although not as much fun as standing up on the pegs and blasting across, it saves potentially falling off and getting an airbox full of water with the bollocks associated of resuscitating your bike.

Even the best of riders will get caught out by a hidden rock, rut or what have you, the best thing that can be done is to learn from it to improve your riding techniques for the next ride. I learnt a very valuable lesson in this situation, go down in a river in front of 25 other riders and a video camera and you'll be pummelled with smart arse comments for weeks :facepalm:

Monstaman

8th February 2011, 14:15

I learnt a very valuable lesson in this situation, go down in a river in front of 25 other riders and a video camera and you'll be pummelled with smart arse comments for weeks :facepalm:

... best time to bash a man is when he is down cos he can't hit you back :shutup: :chase:

Have you ever noticed that major acts of unprofessionalism only happen when you have a big audience.... no one ever sees that perfect stunt you just performed :violin: :laugh:

Eddieb

8th February 2011, 16:08

1,STAND UP,let the bike move under you.2, SLIP THE CLUTCH feed power in and out by clutch control.3 PLENTY OF THROTTLE.control the power and motion by the clutch. QED

I found sitting down much better for control in the water, when a 950 loaded with 2 weeks of camping gear starts to get unbalanced you need to be able to correct it in a hurry otherwise it's gone.

Otherwise I agree wholeheartedly with the rest of the technique, I only learnt that on the DB1K and it worked wonders going through all those streams towards the Omarama saddle.

Padmei

8th February 2011, 17:06

I found sitting down much better for control in the water, when a 950 loaded with 2 weeks of camping gear starts to get unbalanced you need to be able to correct it in a hurry otherwise it's gone.

Otherwise I agree wholeheartedly with the rest of the technique, I only learnt that on the DB1K and it worked wonders going through all those streams towards the Omarama saddle.

My theory - use any way you can get across without dropping the bike & drowning it. Standing up & doing lovely clutch slipping & trials techniques aint gonna help you at all when there's a big fukka of a rock in your way or the rocks beneath your rear tyre are slippery as crap.

JATZ

8th February 2011, 17:58

My theory - use any way you can get across without dropping the bike & drowning it. Standing up & doing lovely clutch slipping & trials techniques aint gonna help you at all when there's a big fukka of a rock in your way or the rocks beneath your rear tyre are slippery as crap.

Definitly with you on this one :yes:
Technique be fukced..... just get across anyway you can, without gettin wet

junkmanjoe

8th February 2011, 18:35

Even the best of riders will get caught out by a hidden rock, rut or what have you, the best thing that can be done is to learn from it to improve your riding techniques for the next ride. I learnt a very valuable lesson in this situation, go down in a river in front of 25 other riders and a video camera and you'll be pummelled with smart arse comments for weeks :facepalm:
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at least your fall didnt end up going world wide....like my ice creek crash..:facepalm:
one way to be world famous...

JMJ

Transalper

8th February 2011, 18:54

at least your fall didnt end up going world wide....
Actually it kinda did, just he's on the other side of the river so fairly small in the view. :corn:

_Shrek_

8th February 2011, 18:54

go down in a river in front of 25 other riders and a video camera and you'll be pummelled with smart arse comments for weeks :facepalm:

:killingme & I had to play it back a few times coz you did it so well :corn: & as Mm said nothing like putting the :kick: in when ya down

:niceone: to see it didn't hold ya back any

Crim

8th February 2011, 19:09

I learnt a very valuable lesson in this situation, go down in a river in front of 25 other riders and a video camera and you'll be pummelled with smart arse comments for weeks :facepalm:

But also on the same vid was the speed that you got into help Mark when he had his off :woohoo: and saved him a bit of work - well done that man:yes:!

ADVGD

8th February 2011, 20:01

But also on the same vid was the speed that you got into help Mark when he had his off :woohoo: and saved him a bit of work - well done that man:yes:!

Ride with me, and I've got your back :drinkup: unless I crossed the river first, came off, and have being swept a kilometre downstream :p

:killingme & I had to play it back a few times coz you did it so well :corn: & as Mm said nothing like putting the :kick: in when ya down

:niceone: to see it didn't hold ya back any

I am glad my off brought you so much pleasure Shrek :motu: Crickey, here's me saying all these nice things about you in my posts, I may have to go back and do some editing :bleh:

I'm happy to own up to a heroic off, unfortunately this was a bit on the dismal side, I barley entered the bloody water :oi-grr:

On the plus side I now have the time for... tank off, seat off, drain airbox, drain carb, plug out, pump out water, prime carb, test start, reassemble and start up again right down to 12 minutes.

NordieBoy

8th February 2011, 20:19

Tried, tested, proven to still make a splash :Oops:

And self filmed too.

NordieBoy

8th February 2011, 20:23

My theory - use any way you can get across without dropping the bike & drowning it. Standing up & doing lovely clutch slipping & trials techniques aint gonna help you at all when there's a big fukka of a rock in your way or the rocks beneath your rear tyre are slippery as crap.

Or a rock big enough to park the bike on...

My technique involves one or more of...
Standing, sitting, kneeling, walking...
Whatever is needed.

Has worked perfectly so far.

Touching sooo much wood now, you'd think I've got shares in a forestry plantation.

Phreaky Phil

8th February 2011, 20:36

You forgot one, lying down !! :killingme
Or a rock big enough to park the bike on...

My technique involves one or more of...
Standing, sitting, kneeling, walking...
Whatever is needed.

Has worked perfectly so far.

Touching sooo much wood now, you'd think I've got shares in a forestry plantation.

Woodman

8th February 2011, 21:50

Touching sooo much wood now, you'd think I've got shares in a forestry plantation.

Way too much information Nordie.

Anyway on river crossing technique, I am firmly in the padmei camp.
By all means go in standing but if you know its real bigbouldery then sitting is definitely the best. If you get stuck on a boulder or can't get over it then drop the clutch and try and sorta jerk yourself over it. May have to try a few times and may shift some rocks but it seems to work for me. Balance is everything on a big bike cos once they start going down they are very hard to stop.

thepom

8th February 2011, 23:40

"
at least your fall didnt end up going world wide....like my ice creek crash..
one way to be world famous..."

Whats this?.....still got the video then/...can I see it?....:blink:

Monstaman

9th February 2011, 11:53

"
at least your fall didnt end up going world wide....like my ice creek crash..
one way to be world famous..."

Whats this?.....still got the video then/...can I see it?....:blink:

Sounds public enough ... shoulda kept that one quiet....... :corn:

cooneyr

13th February 2011, 19:10

You fellas reckon this year was nasty. Look what I'll be using to set the route in 2012 ;) Big blue went last Thursday. Needs a bit of tweaking and farkling but heap of fun :woohoo:

232080

mattsdakar

13th February 2011, 19:14

You fellas reckon this year was nasty. Look what I'll be using to set the route in 2012 ;) Big blue went last Thursday. Needs a bit of tweaking and farkling but heap of fun :woohoo:

232080

Cool, good for you, what's first on the shopping list and where is "Big blue" heading?

Transalper

13th February 2011, 19:20

:violin:This is not going to help my confidence... that is when I sit behind you thinking if he can get that big 950 up there on those tires then I should be ok on this DR650 with knobs.
Now it's me on the big heavy bike. We'll just have to swap :Pokey:

junkmanjoe

13th February 2011, 19:24

thats good news.. one less 950 on tm just got to sell mine now..

this dosnt look like its going to very fair on the rest of us..
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=232080&d=1297580956

you be able to climb right over them mountains now..

great news..
this may be of interest to you..
http://www.advrider.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=248991&stc=1&d=1297500697
you find it here
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212063&page=13

JMJ

ADVGD

13th February 2011, 19:49

You fellas reckon this year was nasty. Look what I'll be using to set the route in 2012 ;) Big blue went last Thursday. Needs a bit of tweaking and farkling but heap of fun :woohoo:

232080

Nice new toy mate, as for the DB1k, +1 for super nasty :yes:

cooneyr

13th February 2011, 20:05

Cool, good for you, what's first on the shopping list and where is "Big blue" heading?

Ummm - Renthal RC high bars, clutch slave guard, springs then tank. Looking on TM for a cheep XC tank or might go big birtha and get an Acerbis 6.6gal. Also looking for cheep seat on TM to modify (taller and maybe a little wider towards the back).

Big blue heading to Russia via Auckland. Very jealous. Wish I could go with it. I'll let you know if the guy starts up a blog or similar.

:violin:This is not going to help my confidence... that is when I sit behind you thinking if he can get that big 950 up there on those tires then I should be ok on this DR650 with knobs.
Now it's me on the big heavy bike. We'll just have to swap :Pokey:

Being on a heavy bike has never stopped me helping out who ever needs it before. Now I'll just have more energy to help ;)

.....this dosnt look like its going to very fair on the rest of us....you be able to climb right over them mountains now.....this may be of interest to you....

I'll play nice with the DB route. Might have to do some exploring as part of the route investigations though. The safari tank would be very nice but $450 ausi plus shipping = ouch

Nice new toy mate, as for the DB1k, +1 for super nasty :yes:

Might have to be a few more challenge loops next year :yes:

Cheers R

Willdat?

13th February 2011, 20:11

It can't be a coincidence that Crazyfrog's 450 disappeared off TM recently! Good stuff Ryan having seen you on the XR you'll be outta sight on the new machine!:woohoo:

Underground

13th February 2011, 21:33

You fellas reckon this year was nasty. Look what I'll be using to set the route in 2012 ;)

232080

Oh, shit .......:shit:

NordieBoy

13th February 2011, 21:57

What's the transition like from engine braking to power on?

Didn't like that on Fluffycats one.

A bit... abrupt.

cooneyr

14th February 2011, 08:11

Oh, shit .......:shit:

Mwaaa haaa haaa :devil2:

What's the transition like from engine braking to power on?

Didn't like that on Fluffycats one.

A bit... abrupt.

Seems OK to me. Need to sort out my right hand a little though. Seem to want to gas on as I use the front brake. Nearly dumped it once cause of this. Suspect I need to tweak cable slack and grips a little.

Transalper

14th February 2011, 08:26

..Need to sort out my right hand a little though. Seem to want to gas on as I use the front brake. Nearly dumped it once cause of this. Suspect I need to tweak cable slack and grips a little.
Now I seen that before and think it's maybe a leaver position thing. In/out/up/down I can't remember but you probably grabbing front brake leaver with a different area of your fingers.

rogerh

14th February 2011, 11:24

Need to sort out my right hand a little though.

On a weapon like that, get used to holding on with both hands all the time. One or two fingers with the clutch and brake. No more.

You can make those things go scary fast so long as you can hang on..... I seriously need bigger kahunas for that.

Its called cheating:yes:

Have fun :yes::yes::yes:

cooneyr

14th February 2011, 21:34

Had another look today and rotating levers down will help. Already tried one finger braking and that made a difference/worked.

WW was taking pics of me crossing a little stream and ripping up a hill. On one run (I was standing) it very nearly left me behind. Really got to get over the bars! The suspenders (even in their under sprung state) are bloody nice. Chucked it at a few rocks on the "Rockytapu" and it just floated over them. Going to have to recalibrate the "must avoid" mechanism too.

All (bloody) good fun.

Cheers R

cooneyr

11th April 2011, 20:39

Kiwi Rider article about the DB1k in the May edition. Nice pic of the interesting route choice of one of the KB crew took - maybe not the wisest choice.

Cheers R

Woodman

11th April 2011, 21:13

Kiwi Rider article about the DB1k in the May edition. Nice pic of the interesting route choice of one of the KB crew took - maybe not the wisest choice.

Cheers R

It was a very narrow part of the track and there was no other choice.:innocent:

helenoftroy

12th April 2011, 00:41

It was a very narrow part of the track and there was no other choice.:innocent:

:killingme absolutely!!

Lots of exciting changes happening in my life,looking forward to the weather in your neck of the woods Underground - fingers & toes crossed!!......:yes:

....the trusty old DR has just sold,something lighter & more nimble coming up

Monstaman

12th April 2011, 08:53

It was a very narrow part of the track and there was no other choice.:innocent:

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(runs for cover)

NordieBoy

12th April 2011, 09:59

Goldwings :chase:

Goldwings with flotation devices.

Transalper

12th April 2011, 10:01

:killingme absolutely!!

Lots of exciting changes happening in my life,looking forward to the weather in your neck of the woods Underground - fingers & toes crossed!!......:yes:

....the trusty old DR has just sold,something lighter & more nimble coming up

Ok, just a little bit of envy from here... about the lighter and more nimble bike at least

NordieBoy

12th April 2011, 10:13

Ok, just a little bit of envy from here... about the lighter and more nimble bike at least

Sounds WR250R'ish?

helenoftroy

12th April 2011, 15:22

Sounds WR250R'ish?

they are veeery nice!! but totally crazy prices.......:shit:

ADVGD

12th April 2011, 15:32

Lots of exciting changes happening in my life,looking forward to the weather in your neck of the woods Underground - fingers & toes crossed!!......:yes:

So whats the deal Helen, are you leaving us and moving to Nelson? :bye:

_Shrek_

12th April 2011, 18:24

thought I'd put this in here as it could have been some one on the DB, as the bivvy bag was made in nth canty

"Found gear on side of road"

Has anyone on KB or know anyone who has lost any gear off the back of their bike

I've had a bivvy bag, sleeping bag & other gear handed to me

the gear was found in Cental Otago on a main HW

NordieBoy

12th April 2011, 20:17

helenoftroy

14th April 2011, 10:23

So whats the deal Helen, are you leaving us and moving to Nelson? :bye:

Marlborough,hopefully!......:yes:

Ally67

14th April 2011, 15:52

Marlborough,hopefully!......:yes:

NOooooooooooooooo :blink: you can't go there :no:

Wrong side of the hill :yes:

helenoftroy

15th April 2011, 16:32

NOooooooooooooooo :blink: you can't go there :no:

Wrong side of the hill :yes:

haahaa!:killingme

But Im getting way closer chick!

....& am really looking forward to something a bit lighter & more nimble:yes:

ADVGD

15th April 2011, 17:01

NOooooooooooooooo :blink: you can't go there :no:

Wrong side of the hill :yes:

I preferred your first (unedited) post Mrs jatz :p

Marlborough,hopefully!......:yes:

Watch out for those boys up that way, especially that Padmei, I wouldn't trust him as far as I could push his broken down BMW :shutup: :lol:

zeRax

15th April 2011, 22:32

Marlborough,hopefully!......:yes:

Woohooo ! see you here ;>!

Ally67

16th April 2011, 08:43

I preferred your first (unedited) post Mrs jatz :p

What this ......

:psst: they're a bit :weird: over there :shutup::innocent:

reason for edit.... cos dems :bash: words

I'm a :hug::love: not a :girlfight:

NordieBoy

16th April 2011, 09:09

I'm a :hug::love: not a :girlfight:

Unless there's a Skink involved...

:yes:

Ally67

16th April 2011, 09:26

Unless there's a Skink involved...

:yes:

What ever do you mean :innocent: not this :killingme or this :lol: or maybe :wari:

Padmei

16th April 2011, 13:20

What ever do you mean :innocent: not this :killingme or this :lol: or maybe :wari:

Yay HOT's coming up. We'll sure see lots of her as soon as she realises there's nothing else in Marl but miles & miles of grapevines & dull people.

Don'tbring any skinks over the whangamoas- they start crossbreeding.

Padmei

16th April 2011, 13:23

I preferred your first (unedited) post Mrs jatz :p

Watch out for those boys up that way, especially that Padmei, I wouldn't trust him as far as I could push his broken down BMW :shutup: :lol:

You'll keep my friend- That brokendown BMW may have to tow your sorry lil pit bike out of a tarpit one day- If I get it going....:facepalm:

helenoftroy

18th May 2011, 22:56

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo::wari::wari::wari:

House in Waikawa Bay & a job at Wairau Hospital !

....and new trail bikes in the spring hopefully:scooter::scooter:

_Shrek_

18th May 2011, 23:05

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo::wari::wari::wari:

House in Waikawa Bay & a job at Wairau Hospital !

....and new trail bikes in the spring hopefully:scooter::scooter:

:clap: well done Lady H :love:

will you tavel down & back daily?

ADVGD

19th May 2011, 08:31

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo::wari::wari::wari:

House in Waikawa Bay & a job at Wairau Hospital !

....and new trail bikes in the spring hopefully:scooter::scooter:

Waikawa Bay, very nice :yes: Glad to hear things are going well for you Helen :)

Ally67

19th May 2011, 09:20

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo::wari::wari::wari:

House in Waikawa Bay & a job at Wairau Hospital !

:woohoo::niceone:YAY to excited to say more than that for now :love:

Monstaman

19th May 2011, 09:50

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo::wari::wari::wari:

House in Waikawa Bay & a job at Wairau Hospital !

....and new trail bikes in the spring hopefully:scooter::scooter:

Great news, great spot and now a FREE place to stay in Picton, next DB1 through Port Underwood Ryan and staying at Helens :lol:

Padmei

19th May 2011, 17:52

Well done Helen. Waikawa is noice. We'll have to organise a ride thru the port underwood area when it gets a bit warmer ( & when the sun hits the other side of the hill).

Make sure you catch up when you pass thru Nelson.

cold comfort

19th May 2011, 20:34

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo::wari::wari::wari:

House in Waikawa Bay & a job at Wairau Hospital !

....and new trail bikes in the spring hopefully:scooter::scooter:

Excellent, well done. I'm still freezing my butt off and pining for a return to my 'ol home town (Nelson). Now if they could just organize a few earthquakes down here...

timg

19th May 2011, 22:20

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo::wari::wari::wari:

House in Waikawa Bay & a job at Wairau Hospital !

....and new trail bikes in the spring hopefully:scooter::scooter: So when's the house wrecking :wari::drinknsin:jerry::banana::drinkup::grouphug: :beer::yeah:..um warming? Hope yer new toys are gonna be the right colour :yes:

helenoftroy

19th May 2011, 22:38

So when's the house wrecking :wari::drinknsin:jerry::banana::drinkup::grouphug: :beer::yeah:..um warming? Hope yer new toys are gonna be the right colour :yes:

Haahaa! gotta love those hot orange bikes ! and to think we were both loyal Honda riders to not so long ago! :rockon:

Will have a convert to the dirty side to ride with too...:love:

Thanks Guys for all the good wishes! & hope to see lots of you,the ground floor is the guestwing & there will be fantastic bike garaging:yes:

My house in St Albans is over EQCs $100k but who knows how long Insurance company will take,I think there will be a wrecking (they got to $100k in the 2nd room!!) but who knows when:bye: