Christchurch to Dusty Butt, Fri 21 January

[mattsdakar]

Okay Dusty Butt goers,

As per last year I'm again organising a trip down to Fairlie via Orari Gorge station

I'll need to know numbers to advise the two farms

Departure will be from The Caltex servo station Yaldhurst/Russley rd's (near Airport) 9:00am sharp!
Will stop at Ashburton Subway to grab some lunch that we can eat part way thru the Gorge
All welcome, route is big bike friendly (isn't that right Kenny!)
Cheers Matt

[Transalper]

All going well I'll be in on that this time.
Cheers
TA. :woohoo:

[cynna]

count me in

[thepom]

yeah.....matts right....big bike friendly.....I ll be there hoping not to fall off again...

[Buddha#81]

Fark.....in the fear of coping grief, I was considering trailering the bike down to the start. After 1000km I dont know if im hard enough to ride home as well :facepalm: I might have to reconcider now?

Hey Matt I was following you guys down Johns road on Saturday (on my way to Ruapuna for one last blast on the Motard before DB11 conversion take place) the traffic was holding me up to be able to give ya a toot!

[mattsdakar]

Fark.....in the fear of coping grief, I was considering trailering the bike down to the start. After 1000km I dont know if im hard enough to ride home as well :facepalm: I might have to reconcider now?

Hey Matt I was following you guys down Johns road on Saturday (on my way to Ruapuna for one last blast on the Motard before DB11 conversion take place) the traffic was holding me up to be able to give ya a toot!

Saturday I left Christchurch at 08:00 heading down on Dusty Butt pre run, didn't go down Johns Rd???? Must have been someone else possibly Cynna?

[cynna]

me and thepom (on a blue xt) were on Johns around about 7.40am so it could have been us

[joshkies]

cool im in. with bells on

[thepom]

Yeah and I was coming back 20 minutes later with a bolloxed throttle cable....cost me 100 bucks at save r brakes for two inner cables......should have bought new off internet but hey it was ready next day.....

[Woodman]

yeah.....matts right....big bike friendly.....I ll be there hoping not to fall off again and again and again..

Fixed,

Pencil me in.......

[alane]

count me in

Thinkin seriously abought it.:wait:
Spose your goin via Timaru again,might join in there.:blink:

[ADVGD]

Okay Dusty Butt goers,

As per last year I'm again organising a trip down to Fairlie via Orari Gorge station

I'll need to know numbers to advise the two farms...

Count me in mate :niceone:

[helenoftroy]

Fark.....in the fear of coping grief, I was considering trailering the bike down to the start. After 1000km I dont know if im hard enough to ride home as well :facepalm: I might have to reconcider now?

Hey Matt I was following you guys down Johns road on Saturday (on my way to Ruapuna for one last blast on the Motard before DB11 conversion take place) the traffic was holding me up to be able to give ya a toot!

You and Sam could do it and I'll take the trailer down if you like:yes:

[joshkies]

o hardenup you two:scooter:

[alane]

Thinkin seriously abought it.:wait:
Spose your goin via Timaru again,might join in there.:blink:


Whoops!!! --- Was Ashburton,was it,where we had Subway last year.


:facepalm:Old fella getting forgetfull & all confused---- again.
AND---Matt----that first river we went up,with all those bloody great rocks,was that the Rangitata???
We aventually get onto (looking @ map) Orari river road,---right???
Thing is----bringing the Super Sherpa down on the van,& dont want to ride TOO far on the fast boring bits,ringing it,s nuts off,so will go close to the gorge befor unloading.:yeah:
Get wife to go round to Fairlie in van.

[helenoftroy]

o hardenup you two:scooter:

Button up young cheeky beast!!:bleh::shake:

[Transalper]

I just know I'm asking for it too but got to say it was a nice drive home in the van after the dream was over last year.
Riding down the straight highway on a mission to get home was a mind numbing drag that dulled the experience after the DB route checking run last weekend.
Wonder if I can convince Janet to bring the van down on the Sunday evening of the big weekend to come. :shutup:

[cynna]

Riding down the straight highway on a mission to get home was a mind numbing drag that dulled the experience after the DB route checking run last weekend.

not if you were on the ktm for some of it....

how did u get on with your pipe?

[Transalper]

Dirt Action is taking care of the bike as we speak... um type.

[ADVGD]

I just know I'm asking for it too but got to say it was a nice drive home in the van after the dream was over last year.
Riding down the straight highway on a mission to get home was a mind numbing drag that dulled the experience after the DB route checking run last

weekend.
Wonder if I can convince Janet to bring the van down on the Sunday evening of the big weekend to come. :shutup:

I haven't met Buddha#81 yet so I thought a bit premature to give him grief over the mentioning of a trailer, and helenoftroy is far too nice to hassle after she too supported the idea, but transalper, now that we have met a few times and gotten past the niceties stage I’m quite happy to give you sh*t :bleh: Transporting an ADV bike on a trailer when there are no impassable obstacles such as oceans, canyons, flooded rivers etc is not allowed, it says so in the rules :yes: Don’t be surprised if we pass each other on the street and I pretend I don't know you :laugh:

My plan after the DB is to crash the night in Fairlie, then rack up another 880km by heading to Karamea via Haast, haven't done the Haast Pass Highway yet, its apparently stunning so I'm really looking forward to it.

Pffft, trailer :oi-grr:

[thepom]

Good to see you not holding back....:shutup:

[Woodman]

Whoops!!! --- Was Ashburton,was it,where we had Subway last year.


:facepalm:Old fella getting forgetfull & all confused---- again.
AND---Matt----that first river we went up,with all those bloody great rocks,was that the Rangitata???
We aventually get onto (looking @ map) Orari river road,---right???
Thing is----bringing the Super Sherpa down on the van,& dont want to ride TOO far on the fast boring bits,ringing it,s nuts off,so will go close to the gorge befor unloading.:yeah:
Get wife to go round to Fairlie in van.

Whats happened to the mighty leopard skin xt?

[Transalper]

.... yea well anyway even with your cushion I would find the straight a downer, just maybe a more comfortable one :facepalm:....
......My plan after the DB is to crash the night in Ranfurly, then rack up another 880km by heading to Karamea via Haast, haven't done the Haast Pass Highway yet, its apparently stunning so I'm really looking forward to it.

Pffft, trailer :oi-grr:

Just checking now, you know Sunday afternoon/evening the DB finishes in Fairlie not Ranfurly,
you probably do know and have planned for that extra bit to Ranfurly as well.:thud:

I'll most likely have tea in Fairlie at least before either going home or looking for a bed.

[alane]

Whats happened to the mighty leopard skin xt?

AHHHH!!!!!--- WELL!---MR WOODMAN.
Still goin,Prolly betterer than ever now,I just put a CARBON FIBRE muffler on her,off a Triumph Tiger,I think it was,(tArdme bargain)but have,nt had time to try it yet.:blink:
Plan is---to bring the Super Sherpa down on the back(rack) of the old van.I thought the XT might be a bit big & heavy for it.:o

But James,my son who lives in Nelson,& who you may see rideing an old black/purple honda cbx750 around, is talking abought comming on the Dustybutt.If he doe,s he may swap the Honda for the XT ,or the F650 i have here.Then again,he may use the CBX, he,s done a lot of Sth.Is backroads on it,allready,including the Rainbow & Porika track.:blink:If he does,would,nt be suprized if the fairing fell off,looking @ that rocky stuff Ryan,s found.:shit:

Gunna be interesting --------only 35 sleeps to go.:2thumbsup
CHEERS--- AL.

[ADVGD]

Just checking now, you know Sunday afternoon/evening the DB finishes in Fairlie not Ranfurly,

Crap, that's just a typo transalper, I'll be staying in Fairlie where the DB1k ends for a fresh start in the morning. Could be an idea to see who else is planning on staying and arrange accommodation at the same place...

[mattsdakar]

Anyone else?

[Woodman]

Most probarbly at this stage, but havent really made any sort of plans on route their etc yet, and its only 3 weeks away.

[JATZ]

yea i believe i could be part of this.. friday 21st 9am sharp..
id have to check with my tour guide, Jatz , but sure this was on the plans..

JMJ

Tour guide !! :shit:

Yeah, go for your life big fellah. I'll see where I/we are stayin befor I commit to anything

[junkmanjoe]

:blink::o:pinch::crybaby: but but ill get lost..............

[timg]

I haven't met Buddha#81 yet so I thought a bit premature to give him grief Don't let that stop you :shutup:

[timg]

Tour guide !! :shit:

Yeah, go for your life big fellah. I'll see where I/we are stayin befor I commit to anything Ya bed is still available here if that's any help. T&D

[umopom]

Anyone else?

Hi Matt
Should be able to make it - please add me to the list.
Cheers
JC

[umopom]

Most probarbly at this stage, but havent really made any sort of plans on route their etc yet, and its only 3 weeks away.

Also still sorting the trip down - would be keen to take in a few loop on the way? also the trailer trash option?
Cheers
JC

[Padmei]

Prob be in with the trip too Matt.
cheers for organising this

[Ally67]

Ya bed is still available here if that's any help. T&D

We'll take you up on that, :yes: much appreciated.
Seeya on the Thursday.
Jatz will be in touch before we get there.

[Crim]

G'day Matt,
Still trying to "swing it" at work but looks like I may have to work that day so won't be leaving till after 2pm (love that glide time) - have a great trip down, don't make Kenny fall off too much and see you in Fairlie for a quiet one or two:apint:
Cheers Crim

[mattsdakar]

G'day Matt,
Still trying to "swing it" at work but looks like I may have to work that day so won't be leaving till after 2pm (love that glide time) - have a great trip down, don't make Kenny fall off too much and see you in Fairlie for a quiet one or two:apint:
Cheers Crim

That's a bummer Crim as it is a nice ride thru the gorge and yes I'll try and look after Kenny, at least he keeps us entertained!

[thepom]

No worries,you can all help pick me and my bike up at one time or another....:yes:

[Padmei]

Hey can anyone put up a google map 0f the route? please? Also how many ks approx & how long doyathink it'll take?

[Dont Know]

Okay Dusty Butt goers,

As per last year I'm again organising a trip down to Fairlie via Orari Gorge station

I'll need to know numbers to advise the two farms

Departure will be from The Caltex servo station Yaldhurst/Russley rd's (near Airport) 9:00am sharp!
Will stop at Ashburton Subway to grab some lunch that we can eat part way thru the Gorge
All welcome, route is big bike friendly (isn't that right Kenny!)
Cheers Matt

Good evening Matt, is it to late to add 2 more to the list? a couple of JAFA's :bleh:, GLG and I would lbe keen to oin you at the Caltex servo.

Cheers

[helenoftroy]

Hey Matt!
My boy Sam (Casualty)would like to join you guys too if thats OK?

[mattsdakar]

Hey can anyone put up a google map 0f the route? please? Also how many ks approx & how long doyathink it'll take?

Sorry Padmei, I don't do the GPS thing.
We will stop for Subway and fuel if necessary at Ashburton then head to the shingle at Orari Bridge, from there it's no more than 60km's of gravel and farm tracks coming out near Lake Opuha near Fairlie, total distance Ashburton to Fairlie would be around 100km's
Hope this helps

[mattsdakar]

Good evening Matt, is it to late to add 2 more to the list? a couple of JAFA's :bleh:, GLG and I would lbe keen to oin you at the Caltex servo.

Cheers


Hey Matt!
My boy Sam (Casualty)would like to join you guys too if thats OK?

Not a problem guys, see you at the caltex, if there is any issues on the day folks, text me on 021551969
Cheers Matt
*** note to all...we will be leaving as close as possible to 0900 as meeting others at Ashburton etc...text me if you are going to be late....we won't be waiting****

[mattsdakar]

Quick head count....

Myself
Transalper
Cynna
thepom
joshkies
woodman
ADVGD
alane
Umopom
Padmei
Jatz
Don't know x2
Casualty

Anyone else???

[junkmanjoe]

you forgot me......please....

JMJ

[JATZ]

:eek: who put my name on that list ?

I s'pose if the names there, I best turn up, probly see you in Ashburton :niceone:, the Boy will probly join in too

[Padmei]

:eek: who put my name on that list ?

I s'pose if the names there, I best turn up, probly see you in Ashburton :niceone:, the Boy will probly join in too

commitment phobic?

[Woodman]

commitment phobic?

Well he is a bloke??

[mattsdakar]

you forgot me......please....

JMJ

Sorry JMJ, you're in!!!!
Have you sortd your accom out for Christchurch?

[junkmanjoe]

yup we all sorted...

cheers..

JMJ & a little somting black...:msn-wink:

[umopom]

Not a problem guys, see you at the caltex, if there is any issues on the day folks, text me on 021551969
Cheers Matt
*** note to all...we will be leaving as close as possible to 0900 as meeting others at Ashburton etc...text me if you are going to be late....we won't be waiting****

Hi Matt
I am in Hororata on the Thurs night so will see you at Subway Ashburton at 10:00 Fri mornin.
Cheers
JC

[Buddha#81]

as per the DB thread, any of you guys want to travel down to Fairlie lite, pm me if you want anything taken down on Friday.

[Padmei]

as per the DB thread, any of you guys want to travel down to Fairlie lite, pm me if you want anything taken down on Friday.

Are you gonna be at te petrol station when we leave chch so we can throw things in your wagon?:niceone:

[Transalper]

Hey Matt, were/are we supposed to pay an access fee for this run?

[Buddha#81]

Are you gonna be at te petrol station when we leave chch so we can throw things in your wagon?:niceone:

can do if there is enuff interest. Space is limited so first in best dressed. I plan in being in Fairlie at 4.30-5ish.

[Woodman]

can do if there is enuff interest. Space is limited so first in best dressed. I plan in being in Fairlie at 4.30-5ish.

If you there I would be keen to hijack your trailer.

[Buddha#81]

If you there I would be keen to hijack your trailer.

three bike trailer, two bikes so if ya want thats fine.

[Woodman]

three bike trailer, two bikes so if ya want thats fine.

i meant for gear not bike. I hope. In saying that i,m going to travel very light so its no big deal either way.

[Buddha#81]

i meant for gear not bike. I hope. In saying that i,m going to travel very light so its no big deal either way.

Ok then I'll meet you all at the Caltex at 9.15 and take any gear you guys dont need for the friday, my tuck will be sitting at Fairlie for the two days so can be used for storeage (alarmed).

[whatastoner]

Would like to tag along too if that's OK.
See you all Friday morning.

[mattsdakar]

Ok then I'll meet you all at the Caltex at 9.15 and take any gear you guys dont need for the friday, my tuck will be sitting at Fairlie for the two days so can be used for storeage (alarmed).

I intend leaving the Caltex at 09:00...meeting others in Ashburton and at Orari river bridge

[Buddha#81]

I intend leaving the Caltex at 09:00...meeting others in Ashburton and at Orari river bridge

just leave ya gear in the forecourt and i'll get there later? Nah see you guys at 8.45!

[mattsdakar]

Hey Matt, were/are we supposed to pay an access fee for this run?

I have confirmed access with both stations, Orari Gorge station will be doing mustering on the road Friday and were not that keen but I managed to talk manager around with the promise that we will behave!!!! I'll go over this on Friday morning.
Blue mountain station is the majority of the ride and he was fine. Last year he did ask for a $20pp koha but this year didn't mention it. I'm thinking I might collect a small koha say $5pp to grease the wheels and keep us motorcycle riders in the good books for future access, sure you guys can handle that
Rgds Matt

[junkmanjoe]

yup sweet with this...a golden hand shake goes a long way with farmers....and it helps get locked gates open.....or we just ride around them....:eek:

[ADVGD]

I might collect a small koha say $5pp to grease the wheels and keep us motorcycle riders in the good books for future access, sure you guys can handle that
Rgds Matt

Happy as with that mate, nice job organizing this :niceone:

[Tigerpig]

Quick head count....

Myself
Transalper
Cynna
thepom
joshkies
woodman
ADVGD
alane
Umopom
Padmei
Jatz
Don't know x2
Casualty

Anyone else???

Tigerpig &,
Tigerpig's mate

[mattsdakar]

Everone seen my 4 day Dusty Butt option:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/133397-4-Day-Dusty-Butt

[Trials Rider]

Hi Matt

Sounds good to me, will meet you in Ashburton

Cheers

Paul Delis

[RedKLR650]

Quick head count....

Myself
Transalper
Cynna
thepom
joshkies
woodman
ADVGD
alane
Umopom
Padmei
Jatz
Don't know x2
Casualty

Anyone else???

Hi Matt, as per our phone conversation, I'll be waiting for you guys at the picnic area on the north side of the Orari bridge ( the one with the passing bay ) from about 10.15am. Looking forward to catching up with everyone again

Cheers, Stu

[RedKLR650]

I have confirmed access with both stations, Orari Gorge station will be doing mustering on the road Friday and were not that keen but I managed to talk manager around with the promise that we will behave!!!! I'll go over this on Friday morning.
Blue mountain station is the majority of the ride and he was fine. Last year he did ask for a $20pp koha but this year didn't mention it. I'm thinking I might collect a small koha say $5pp to grease the wheels and keep us motorcycle riders in the good books for future access, sure you guys can handle that
Rgds Matt

Maybe if we each made sure we had a couple of $5's with us just in case a gratuity helps at the Orari Station end too ?

Just a thought

[ADVGD]

see you guys at 8.45!

Unsure exactly what gear I will be taking at this stage but I may take you up on your kind offer to take down my tent and cooking gear etc for a nice light ride down on Friday if that's ok mate, I'll shout you a cold one where we meet up down there :drinknsin

[Buddha#81]

Unsure exactly what gear I will be taking at this stage but I may take you up on your kind offer to take down my tent and cooking gear etc for a nice light ride down on Friday if that's ok mate, I'll shout you a cold one where we meet up down there :drinknsin

sweet as, see you all there on friday morning.

[joshkies]

hey matt do you know what the river will be like at the blue Mt side???

not long now only 1 sleep to go

[mattsdakar]

hey matt do you know what the river will be like at the blue Mt side???

not long now only 1 sleep to go

It's a SURPRISE!!! :devil2:

[joshkies]

ok cool think i will bring my togs and surf board just in case

[Buddha#81]

ok cool think i will bring my togs and surf board just in case

that far from the sea they turn in undies.......togs, togs, togs........undies!

[Transalper]

Cheers for that little extra run Matt.
GPS recorded a time of 5 hours 34 minutes for me from departing the meeting point to getting in to the Gladstone after gassing up in Fairlie and a total of about 208km travelled.
Could be useful as a reference when people start asking those questions beforehand assuming it happens again.
Also big bikes with road bias tyres not recommended if it's wet and there's a bit of a gooey riverbed may be involved while getting to the start of the gorge which appeared hard work for those same big and loaded bikes... on road bias tyres :eek:
Made for good video though I suspect (haven't watched it yet to see)

but I'm feeling now I done it once I may revert back to taking the Van to the Dusty Butt starting point again as it was really nice last year having a gentle drive home down the long straight roads after Geraldiene.
:shutup:

[umopom]

Matt - thanks for a great day on Friday, a good warm up for the rest of the w/e. Hope you aren't too bruised after your flight?
Cheers
JC

[cynna]

thanks for another trip up the orari matt

[NordieBoy]

Padmei bonding with another airhead whilst Woodman, Jatz & Umopom watch :D

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=229941&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1295939286

[JATZ]

Padmei bonding with another airhead whilst Woodman, Jatz & Umopom watch :D

I was doing something far more important than watching........

I was taking pictures :niceone:

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/SAM_0187-1.jpg

Oarsome ride Matt, it really was the perfect start to the weekend.

[NordieBoy]

I was doing something far more important than watching........

I was taking pictures :niceone:

And we appreciate the effort :D

By the way, I think I need to look at one of "those" spare front guards you've got. I think the red would <s>set off my eyes</s> work quite well with the rest of the bike.

[Padmei]

I was doing something far more important than watching........

I was taking pictures :niceone:

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/SAM_0187-1.jpg

Oarsome ride Matt, it really was the perfect start to the weekend.

He only dropped it cos everyone was watching & I gave him a cheer when he came out of the river. Guess I jinxed him.

[Tigerpig]

The Orari Gorge ride was great - one of the best for me in years. The Tiger made it with no dramas and inspite of the rain, it was a fun ride. Made it back to Auckland yesterday intact and unscratched after an abbreviated 1-dayer DB (600k).
Hope to be back next year, possibly on my other steed (WR450). Thanks Matt. Cheers, John.