Makairo Mayhem

[bart]

I'm going for a ride tomorrow (30/12/10). Makairo track, and head east towards Akitio. Lots of variation, from gravel to track to farm land. Big bike's should be OK (with good tyres).

Meet, 9.30am Pahiatua at that little cafe place.

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[Box'a'bits]

Some of us have to work the 3 non-stat days, :facepalm: Its beautiful & fine outside. Now you're posting & its just pissing me off.....You guys are all :mad::angry2:.

Have a great ride.... :crybaby::moon:

[bart]

I'm only off until the 17th. :yes: :woohoo:

Better get some riding in, as I'll have bugger all holidays left for during the year. :angry:

[marks]

see you at Pahiatua at 9.30

[junkmanjoe]

after todays efforts.....im very happy with the new bike...:yes::yes::yes:.

do my best to show..

JMJ

[bart]

All ready and can't wait. :scooter:

[yafeetup]

All ready and can't wait. :scooter:

hi Bart is it ok if I tag along with your group tomorrow, was heading into that area tomorrow to try and get lost. If not thats sweet.

[junkmanjoe]

no bart,,,,dont let him come along....:facepalm:

JMJ

[bart]

hi Bart is it ok if I tag along with your group tomorrow, was heading into that area tomorrow to try and get lost. If not thats sweet.

No probs. Might want to bring a snack, as I doubt we'll be near civilization for lunch. Reasonable fuel range may be required also (250km???), though I'm sure we can find some somewhere. :scooter:

[bart]

no bart,,,,dont let him come along....:facepalm:

JMJ

Why, will you guys look like twins?

[junkmanjoe]

he might bring his agg 175..:scooter:

[Taz]

Dammit! Too late for me to leave now! I'll just have to go to work and do some OT then :angry:

Gotta pay for the mx boots and gear I just bought my boy :woohoo:

[dino3310]

he might bring his agg 175..:scooter:

why, you worried its gonna show the KTM up :lol:

[yafeetup]

Cheers for the ride today guys even if I did break the orange beast and finish off the rear tyre, might have to get a KLR or a DR. Now I know it will fit in the van at a squeeze

[bart]

Cheers for the ride today guys even if I did break the orange beast and finish off the rear tyre, might have to get a KLR or a DR. Now I know it will fit in the van at a squeeze

Glad to hear you made it home. Shame your day was cut short. We were just heading our seperate ways at the end of Pori road when you went past. Must have been a long wait. :blink:

Awesome day. I'll sort through some photos later on.

[marks]

Glad to hear you made it home. Shame your day was cut short. We were just heading our seperate ways at the end of Pori road when you went past. Must have been a long wait. :blink:

Awesome day. I'll sort through some photos later on.

yep an awesome day thanks Bart :woohoo:

I'm not getting any better at keeping up with you though though....

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And thanks Joe for the ride on your 625 - really loved it - its got plenty of mumbo - pity it sent my hands into cramps after lunch..

great to meet you Bill
sorry you broke your SXC trying to keep up with the cheap nasty jappa's :blink:
maybe it has something to do with the amount of time you spend with your front wheel in the air or with the bike sideways???

[junkmanjoe]

did you go riding by your self mark......................:bye:

a couple from today.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_nRRVy1LvPzw/TRw5dcoOI-I/AAAAAAAAAJ4/8rTqFv8J_V0/s912/IMG_0437.JPG

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was great fun ripping up barts family farm..
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_nRRVy1LvPzw/TRw5gbIS8TI/AAAAAAAAAKA/ee3iA4eDRj4/s912/IMG_0440.JPG

i hit my arm and hand quite hard on the makiro track on a fallen tree. so was quite happy to wait with bill to be picked up..

thanks bart for a fast dusty ride...

JMJ

[marks]

nice photos Joe

was a good ride :yes:

will post some farm videos later (no not those sort of farm videos - you dirty people)

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[marks]

fooling about on a hillclimb on Bart's families farm

note the idiot on the klr choice of line leaves something to be desired.....

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[GPS MAN]

Looks like you guys had a GREAT TIME:yes:

Didn't get in from OZ until Midnight the night before...:facepalm: Tired, Tired!

Would have just held you back!

Hey Mark - Enjoyed the Vids....that helment cam rocks:yes:

Next Time:bye:

[bart]

Bart disappears again....


Awesome vids Mark.

You do realise I have an unfair advantage on those roads though....I started riding them as a 10 year old on a shitty old farm bike. I remember regularly riding to, and racing through, the Makairo with my older brothers. The good old days....gumboots, shorts, teeshirt, no helmet. :violin:

Plenty of photos to sort through. I'll post some up soon.

[bart]

This almost looks like a KLR going fast

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/Makairo%2030-12-10/IMG_9714.jpg

[dino3310]

great vids mark, you buggas are to spoilt down there:yes:

[bart]

We started the day with a run through the Makairo track, once Mark finally arrived.

Random pics:

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[bart]

Played in the gravel at the north end of the track, then down Towai Road to my olds farm. We tore up a few paddocks.


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[junkmanjoe]

once again you come up with stunning photos..

there is a track in there somewhere..
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=227496&d=1293759579


JMJ

[bart]

On the farm...

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[bart]

1. Joe, on the 'Little Manuhara'. Awesome, fast little track.
2. Yafeetup had a little hishap with a wheel bearing, which cut his day short.
3. Mark and I continued on and did a loop around Spur Road.
4. The Three Kings in the background
5. Mark harassing the wildlife on Puketio Road

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[bart]

once again you come up with stunning photos..



Cheers Joe. I took plenty, so had to fluke a few good ones. You guys are getting too quick, as I didn't get time to pull the camera out on more than one occasion. I really enjoyed the ride, so thanks for coming along. :scooter:

Right, must be beer o'clock. Have a happy new year everyone. :drinkup:

[junkmanjoe]

you should look at coming down for the ride over the west coast soon..

early next week i believe.

JMJ

[Waihou Thumper]

you should look at coming down for the ride over the west coast soon..

early next week i believe.

JMJ

Was thinking of heading down for a bit of a road trip....Two big days for me.

[Waihou Thumper]

Good videos boys and photos.....:)
It is great to see us all getting out there around the country...Nice one:yes:

[junkmanjoe]

welcome to stay here mark..
ive not ridden this track so keen to have a look.
JMJ

[GPS MAN]

Bart - you missed your calling:violin:

You should have been out taking photo's for a living!

Mine always turn out terrible ...don't know why I even take a camera:angry:

Catch you on the next ride!

Happy New Year to All:drinkup:

[bart]

Bart - you missed your calling:violin:

You should have been out taking photo's for a living!


I haven't figured out what I'm going to do when (if) I grow up. I always fancied myself as quality control for a brewery, but I guess photography would do. :shutup:

[yafeetup]

Bearings were replaced 1200km ago talking to local bearing suppiler their thoughts are internal cage failure, so much for periodic maintenace should of left the old ones in they had done 13500km with minimal wear . Apears no hub damage, just bearings and spaces will know for sure when new bearing is fitted, parts ordered so the toy will live to slide another day.
Anybody had a similar catastrophic bearing failure?, or different thoughts on "why"
cool pictures guys, gotta get a helmet cam, with you taking photos like that Bart have to give you a headstart to get more sweet shots or stop and play somemore, look forward to riding with you's again, until then ride safe, stay left and hang it out

[dino3310]

On the farm...

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shite Bart your making a KLR look good :shit:

[Eddieb]

shite Bart your making a KLR look good :shit:

He's getting pretty good with photoshop

[dino3310]

He's getting pretty good with photoshop

ive noticed they only do wheelies up hill to

[Woodman]

Anybody had a similar catastrophic bearing failure?, or different thoughts on "why"


Yes, ask Marks about my rear failing and chewing a big gouge in my swingarm a few years back. Had to trailer home, which is another story.

My rear bearings pack up pretty quick so I change them every time I do a tyre, and also carry spares in my toolkit. Yes I am paranoid about them. No I don't know why they pack up so fast.

Bart you are going to have to show me around there one day. I need to go and see Ma and Pa in Taradale before long so will keep in touch.

[bart]

Bart you are going to have to show me around there one day. I need to go and see Ma and Pa in Taradale before long so will keep in touch.

Haha...I'm in Taradale right now at my inlaws.

I'd be happy to show you some sights. See....I can even make KLR's look good. :shutup:

[Woodman]

Haha...I'm in Taradale right now at my inlaws.

I'd be happy to show you some sights. See....I can even make KLR's look good. :shutup:

You aren't married to one of my sisters are you?????


I spose I could stop every now and again to let you catch up:innocent:

[tri boy]

Yes I am paranoid about them. No I don't know why they pack up so fast.


See if you can get the correct spacer(the spacer between the bearings), measurement via a manual/workshop etc.
Excessive bearing side load caused by a worn/shortened/incorrect spacer might be transfering the axle nut loading into the bearing races.
Just a thought.:yes:

[Woodman]

See if you can get the correct spacer(the spacer between the bearings), measurement via a manual/workshop etc.
Excessive bearing side load caused by a worn/shortened/incorrect spacer might be transfering the axle nut loading into the bearing races.
Just a thought.:yes:

Checked that and am happy as the spacer is a nice snug fit e.g. does not flop around when the bearings are in.

Sorry off topic again

[Ocean1]

See if you can get the correct spacer(the spacer between the bearings), measurement via a manual/workshop etc.
Excessive bearing side load caused by a worn/shortened/incorrect spacer might be transfering the axle nut loading into the bearing races.
Just a thought.:yes:

Yup, overtightening an axle nut just once can compress the spacer and from then on you'll have too much axial loading on the bearings.

Best measure it, press one bearing in firmly then use a digi-caliper to measure from the face of that bearing to the shoulder the other one will sit against. If the spacer's not exactly that dimension, (within about 0.05mm) then it's a problem.

[bart]

I spose I could stop every now and again to let you catch up:innocent:

Cough, cough.........I'd like to argue that point, but I've seen you ride. You're a fucken maniac.... :crazy:

[marks]

He's getting pretty good with photoshop

fook you and the horse you came on :yes:

klr''s can do jusst about anything - as Holycaveman proves....

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b138/holycaveman/parts%20for%20sale/phone/2010-09-12175835.jpg

[bart]

This was all Mark. I was well impressed.

Pigs can fly (the bike I mean).

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/Makairo%2030-12-10/IMG_9711.jpg