I'm looking for Christchurch Adv rides

[Gareth123]

I am, unfortunately, out for tomorrow. The tax man is screwing me for $80 a week until April next year, for unpaid tax.

It was a screw up at my old job when they paid out my holiday pay.

Needless to say I am very strapped for cash and just can't afford a trip out on the bike tomorrow.

Hopefully when I sell my car and a bike I'll be able to join in the fun once more.

[Peeteey]

I am, unfortunately, out for tomorrow. The tax man is screwing me for $80 a week until April next year, for unpaid tax.

It was a screw up at my old job when they paid out my holiday pay.

Needless to say I am very strapped for cash and just can't afford a trip out on the bike tomorrow.

Hopefully when I sell my car and a bike I'll be able to join in the fun once more.

Sounds like a campaign of fire bombing is in order! Bastards ... :woohoo:

[Crim]

Thanks for today Ryan, another great ride - was that all on public/paper roads?

[Shoshoni]

Another great ride done thanks, for all of those who had cameras post your pic's..

[Peeteey]

Yeap, great fun, thanks to everyone! Nice to meet some new people and put some faces to the names.
Special thanks to Rene and TA for keeping an eye on me down the back and making sure I didn't fall off too much! :facepalm:

Wasn't too sure if all the faffing about with cameras would be worth it and having skipped through the footage, I'm still not convinced but there should be some usable bits in there ... Will be keen to see everyone else's videos/pics.

I skipped out of the last bit and headed home along the motorway after you'd all turned off to do the last little dirt road bit. Going by how bloomin sore I am, I think it was a wise move!
My arms are killing me and, for some reason, so is the ball of my right foot. Maybe it's from putting it down whilst in the middle of my almost-barney on one of those hills. Bike really didn't want to turn on the gravel and almost went into the edge, put my foot down out of reflex. I think TA should have some good footage of that ... :violin:

Good fun, cheers folks! :yes:

[Skinny_Birdman]

Yeah, good ride thanks guys, and nice to meet a few newcomers. TA lead us a merry dance at the end.... or did everyone else end up at Ashley?

[Transalper]

I did the dance that was planned.
R missed the turn and didn't bother going back.
In a txt he wondered why we didn't catch up.... well it was because he cheated effectively taking a short cut..
I had wondered why no one was marking the corners any more.

My video needs tweaaking and so does my mount for next time.
I can see the tip of my nose through the visor in the side of the picture and it's all tilted which I expected as I couldn't align the camera as level as I wanted.

Overall a very good day no counting the wheel bearing thing for ADV man.

[cynna]

here are a few pics

[Peeteey]

Overall a very good day no counting the wheel bearing thing for ADV man.

That was a shame, I was really hoping to get a chance to pick your brains about a few things, ADVGD. How's the bike? What happened after you left?


here are a few pics

Excellent! I like the first one, a good example of attitudes. ADVGD has just found out his wheel is poked and he's grinning yet, in the back ground, I've only got battery issues for my cameras but I'm looking like I'm forcing them to work through sheer will power and threats of imminent distruction ...

[Transalper]

That's a good pic, that last one. :niceone:

[JATZ]

Hell thats a fine lookin ride you've got peeteey :yes:
Looks like a good ride. I was very tempted to come down for it, maybe next time...

[Skinny_Birdman]

I can see the tip of my nose through the visor in the side of the picture and it's all tilted....

Nah, your nose is pretty straight.

[cromagnon]

Good ride, good to put some more kb names to faces. A few pics from my camera...

http://cromagnonphotos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Kiwibiker-CCC-ride/i-kvH5BH4/0/M/20110806-DSC1033-1-M.jpg (http://cromagnonphotos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Kiwibiker-CCC-ride/18404257_7PFMDk#1418717467_kvH5BH4-A-LB)

http://cromagnonphotos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Kiwibiker-CCC-ride/i-9K7RGKk/0/M/20110806-DSC1039-1-M.jpg (http://cromagnonphotos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Kiwibiker-CCC-ride/18404257_7PFMDk#1418724984_9K7RGKk-A-LB)

http://cromagnonphotos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Kiwibiker-CCC-ride/i-kFpWznw/0/M/20110806-DSC1045-1-M.jpg (http://cromagnonphotos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Kiwibiker-CCC-ride/18404257_7PFMDk#1418745869_kFpWznw-A-LB)

http://cromagnonphotos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Kiwibiker-CCC-ride/i-8KHtTZj/0/M/20110806-DSC1047-1-M.jpg (http://cromagnonphotos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Kiwibiker-CCC-ride/18404257_7PFMDk#1418744976_8KHtTZj-A-LB)

http://cromagnonphotos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Kiwibiker-CCC-ride/i-Lp5DHxJ/0/M/20110806-DSC1049-1-M.jpg (http://cromagnonphotos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Kiwibiker-CCC-ride/18404257_7PFMDk#1418709978_Lp5DHxJ-A-LB)

http://cromagnonphotos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Kiwibiker-CCC-ride/i-GTdJMr8/0/M/20110806-DSC1051-1-M.jpg (http://cromagnonphotos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Kiwibiker-CCC-ride/18404257_7PFMDk#1418712686_GTdJMr8-A-LB)

http://cromagnonphotos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Kiwibiker-CCC-ride/i-skmpQ6w/0/M/20110806-DSC1052-1-M.jpg (http://cromagnonphotos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Kiwibiker-CCC-ride/18404257_7PFMDk#1418718382_skmpQ6w-A-LB)

If you click on any of the photos it should take you to all my photos from the ride, you should be able to download the original size photo from smugmug if wanted.

[Crim]

I did the dance that was planned.
R missed the turn and didn't bother going back.


Yeah I turned off the planned route on my GPS after the third or so missed "planned" turn :facepalm:
Was keeping the frontrunners and followers in sight until we hit Rangivegas then trying to keep the two lots in sight resulted in me losing both - I then got on the motorway behind the following lot so didn't feel too bad :yes:
Just south of Rangoon when I was freezing my bits off (note to self; when you think it may be time to put the liners back in - do it! do it! do it!), must admit this did flash through my mind "You never, never leave your wingman. Maverick... It's not your flying, it's your attitude. The enemy's dangerous, but right now you're worse. ..."
:chase:

[Peeteey]

Hi all, been slogging away to get the video finished by Sunday night. Almost made it, 1.10 am ...

Anyhoo, video is here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVjqz6Hykfs

Now sleep! :yawn::sleep::zzzz:

[Transalper]

ohh goody.

By the way, just upoladed one from the Oxford Trail ride... www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UhvTU1H3ug (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UhvTU1H3ug)

[KiwiPhoenix]

Great photos and vids! Look like you all had a great time!

[NordieBoy]

ohh goody.

By the way, just upoladed one from the Oxford Trail ride... www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UhvTU1H3ug (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UhvTU1H3ug)

I don't like ice.

I like vids with ice in them though :niceone:

[NordieBoy]

Hi all, been slogging away to get the video finished by Sunday night. Almost made it, 1.10 am ...

Anyhoo, video is here:

Now sleep! :yawn::sleep::zzzz:

That makes me feel good about only taking 3 cameras on a ride...

[cynna]

great video Peetey

[Transalper]

Yea, pretty cool, the changing camera angles certainly add to it.
You should have got my files to use, or maybe you just wanted a 1st person perspective video?

BTW if you had realised the second GoPro battery was dead before we set off after lunch I could have lent you my #3.

[cooneyr]

Cool video Peeteey. The shots of the wheels are cool but suggestion - the one that was pointing at the front wheel can you mount that to the frame somewhere (down tube?) and look out horizontal so can see person in front etc. Its cool to see the bikes doing their thing but looking down at gravel is kinda boring. You might have got some of the front wheel slides as well.

Random Spur Rd is a Unformed Legal Road (ULR) i.e. paper rd. All of the ride was on public land.


I don't like ice.

I like vids with ice in them though :niceone:

Like I said in my cameo - that was fun! Only tried to wrap my head around a fence post once.

Cheers R

[Ronnie]

Well done peetey, this way we can enjoy this great day out all over again:)

[Peeteey]

ohh goody.

By the way, just upoladed one from the Oxford Trail ride... www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UhvTU1H3ug (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UhvTU1H3ug)

Great vid man! I'm really enjoying both of us editing the same rides and coming up with something completely different. I'll get stuck somewhere in the editing process and think "What now?" Then I see your vid and get some great ideas :D

[Peeteey]

I don't like ice.

I like vids with ice in them though :niceone:

You big girl's blouse you!
Must admit, I wasn't a fan either. The mud, on the other hand, was awesome!


That makes me feel good about only taking 3 cameras on a ride...

Hee hee, if I try this setup again, which won't happen 'till I have saddlebags, I'll add another camera, just 'cause I can! :facepalm:

[Peeteey]

great video Peetey

Thanks man, nice to meet you finally!


Yea, pretty cool, the changing camera angles certainly add to it.
You should have got my files to use, or maybe you just wanted a 1st person perspective video?

BTW if you had realised the second GoPro battery was dead before we set off after lunch I could have lent you my #3.

I think the multi cam proof-of-concept experiment was definitely a success, just need more time next time to plan angles etc ...
Thanks but I didn't grab your footage as I had enough angles to work with and had some ideas on how to work it, plus this way I get to look forward to seeing your video.

You have 3 batteries? Blimey!

[Transalper]

Very good then.
I still have a private Oxford trail vid 'all about me' I want to do for myself sometime.
Also need to try to find the best Disk format to burn to, SD DVD is most compatable but only Standard Def, maybe the next step up which is kind of Blue Ray on DVD media but that's a bit iffy on compatibility with playback devices. Don't own a Blue Ray burner but that would be the best quality at a $$ price for hardware and blank discs.

Currently while I sleep and work at the moment I have the PC rendering my 4.5 hours video with a correctional rotation of 5° then going to put it through stabilisation (probably take 12 hours to do that part alone including export) which should give smoother motion and just as importantly as a side effect it will zoom most the black corner triangles out of the frame which were introduced by the initial rotation correction.... but then I suppose no one needs to know that.

Then I will start messing around with the cutting.... guest starring Skinny Birdman !
He knows what I mean. :jerry:

[cromagnon]

Hi all, been slogging away to get the video finished by Sunday night. Almost made it, 1.10 am ...

Anyhoo, video is here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVjqz6Hykfs

Now sleep! :yawn::sleep::zzzz:

Nice video peetey, the multi angle view reminds me of videos produced by the aussie "edog200" on youtube. What is the bullet camera system that you are using?

[Peeteey]

Nice video peetey, the multi angle view reminds me of videos produced by the aussie "edog200" on youtube. What is the bullet camera system that you are using?

Thanks man, I wish I could make vids like his, they're great and he has a really professional feel to them. Don't think I'll ever get that but I do have fun!

The bullet cams are all standard (and standard def) bullet cams (one lent kindly by TA), plugged into a HDD recorder I have which I swapped out the 20gb HDD and put in a 16gb CF card instead, much better.

I had it running through an AV switcher that I plugged all the cameras into it's 4 inputs that it then cycles at a selectable time 1,2,3,4 but in this case, thanks to a double plug, it was going 1,2,3,2 as I had cam 2 plugged into inputs 2 and 4.

The entire thing was made up of old parts I had lying around, apart from the AV switcher which I made, from my old camera setup. Hodge-podge anyone? :D

[Peeteey]

the one that was pointing at the front wheel can you mount that to the frame somewhere (down tube?) and look out horizontal so can see person in front etc.


I tried to find somewhere else to mount that one but couldn't find anywhere, in my hurry, to mount it to that wouldn't involve some sort of melting of camera or cable so went with that.
I've seen that 'fork cam' used to great effect before which is why it came to mind, but the one I saw was full on motox so it really shows the fork seriously bouncing around, not likely to happen whilst I'm riding!
I think I'll see if I can mount one under, or on, the bash plate looking forward, that looks cool. Problem is, I've only got one camera that has a protective housing ...
It was really a test to see if the system as a whole will work.
Plenty more fun to be had :)

[Skinny_Birdman]

Then I will start messing around with the cutting.... guest starring Skinny Birdman !
He knows what I mean. :jerry:

Ah yes, the moral of this story is "Careful what you wish for", or at least careful what you whine about.... So I will live in suspense for the moment. :wait:

Nice vid Peetey, BTW.

[Peeteey]

Ah yes, the moral of this story is "Careful what you wish for", or at least careful what you whine about....

I'm getting curious now ... :sherlock:

[Peeteey]

Well done peetey, this way we can enjoy this great day out all over again:)

Thanks man, was that you on the beautiful yellow beast?

[Ronnie]

Thanks man, was that you on the beautiful yellow beast?

Nah that was ...eh his name just slipped my mind, must be getting old. The guy with the american accent.

[NordieBoy]

Nah that was ...eh his name just slipped my mind, must be getting old. The guy with the american accent.

Dave ?

[cromagnon]

Nah that was ...eh his name just slipped my mind, must be getting old. The guy with the american accent.

That would be the american that I brought along.... Adam. He isnt on the kb

[Transalper]

This is for the Skinney Birdman from the CCC ride.... available in HD.
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[Skinny_Birdman]

Nice vid boyo! And as for the subject matter....:love:.
Gotta love those E07's in the clay, eh?

[Scottish Mark]

Good stuff, I just found this thread... wonder if it was the thread starter I passed on sunday up the Western valley rd from Littleriver??
:)

[Transalper]

Hello and welcome to KB.

[Transalper]

Just a little note - I have both Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th free this month to ride one or other day.
Probably can't afford or shouldn't spend money on gas both days.

So anyone want to do anything, and what?

Cheers
TA.

[chainsawbike]

im keen for a ride on the Sunday
... but due to my unprecedented ability to get lost don't ask me were :P

[cynna]

im free on the saturday. came off in the snow and ice in lees valley a few weeks ago so keen to do that again since it should be thawed out now. or anywhere else as im easy

[Gareth123]

Sunday would be good.

[pete-blen]

im free on the saturday. came off in the snow and ice in lees valley a few weeks ago

yer need to look at a few mods..Prob solved....:shit:...

[Transalper]

im free on the saturday. came off in the snow and ice in lees valley a few weeks ago so keen to do that again since it should be thawed out now. or anywhere else as im easy

If you knew you we gong in and there would be snow you should have let us know, I'd have bought the camera ! ;)

[cynna]

i didnt know i was going in - went for a quick ride when i woke up since it was sunnny one day. just kept on going to i couldnt get any further

[Transalper]

Snow makes everything so much prettier.
Guess that's because we don't see it like that every day so it's actually just different.

[ADVGD]

i didnt know i was going...

Nice pics mate

[cooneyr]

Llooks like a awesome ride Cynna. Wish I was there.

Cheers R

[thepom]

You can keep the snow riding thanks,I still have,nt forgotten transalper and I going through a closed off road in Hanmer I think and me falling off my bmw and hurting my ankle!.....all carls fault I tell ya ....:shit:

[cynna]

Llooks like a awesome ride Cynna. Wish I was there.

Cheers R

i should have organised it here but was just a spur of the moment ride - trying to wear out my e09. which is what i was doing the other time in lees valley. the last 1mm is lasting longer then the first 10 or so mm

that was on the 20th august - wonder if there is still snow around. was nothing like ADVGDs mamouth effort from the coast tho

[Skinny_Birdman]

Mrs B. & I went through the Ashley Gorge on Sunday to walk up the Townsend. Almost no snow, but quite a bit of ice on the road, which made it interesting. Most of the ice was melted by the afternoon.

[Scottish Mark]

Anyone going out to watch the little river hill climb on sunday?

I am planning a wee trip round the past diamond H and round some of the bays then back over to LRiver

[thepom]

Tell me more?motorcycle hill climb or 4wd?

[Transalper]

I'd hazzard a guess at this (seen it mentioned somewhere a few days ago)
http://www.canterburycarclub.co.nz/common/event_detail.php?slno=567
Tar-seal.
http://youtu.be/LFuvA1ZJ2sQ
How does one spectate such an event?? With binoculars from across the valley? I'm not making fun, it's a serious question.

[cynna]

canterbury motox champs are on this weekend as well. they dont advertise this stuff very well....

[Transalper]

mmm, well on Saturday the forecast is looking good so J and I are going two up on the Transalp to Darfield to check out the new Pit Lane Motorcycles shop and get some oil etc.
We are either going to do lunch in Darfield or maybe earlier in Oxford.
Going there via the Waimak North bank hence the potential Oxford diversion.
Can't say when or which way exactly so won't be posting a time/place. Not so much spur of the moment but certainly more non committal, go when we feel like it stuff.

Sunday there is a Plains Club ride (all seal) heading 'East' from Halswell after lunch so might join them for that, but only if the weather is really nice, which it isn't supposed to be so far.
Still don't know what 'East' is. Could be Gebbies or could be more Little River. It's a surprise I guess. They probably take a vote on where when it's time to depart.

And that's my intended weekend (this weekend 10-11th)

[Peeteey]

Just a little note - I have both Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th free this month to ride one or other day.
Probably can't afford or shouldn't spend money on gas both days.

So anyone want to do anything, and what?

Cheers
TA.

Sun sounds good, keen on anything really. Still haven't figured out why my steering is out of alignment but meh, it goes ...

[Gareth123]

Sun sounds good, keen on anything really. Still haven't figured out why my steering is out of alignment but meh, it goes ...

Is it your wheel and forks, or are your bars just twisted in their brackets a bit?

[Peeteey]

Is it your wheel and forks, or are your bars just twisted in their brackets a bit?

I think I may have fixed it tonight, haven't tested it yet.

It looked like the bars were twisted but I noticed the wheel was out of whack with the guard too so not sure.
I took either Ryan or TA's advice and loosened all the bolts holding onto the forks on the tree thing and gave it a wiggle. Nothing, still the same.
So I then took the front wheel between my knees and twisted the bars and heard a satisfying pop as (I think) it all popped back into place.

Looks better anyhoo, will test tomorrow.

The wheel is now in line with the guard as I think it used to be and the bars seem better too. While I was there I adjusted the front indicators that were set quite far back and were digging into the tank on full lock. Swapped thier mount around so they sit much further forward and now I have a huge extra bit of steering lock!
Woop!
Love days like that :D

[Padmei]

The annual Morleys 6hr XC race in Nelson is on again soon. Scroll down page here.

http://www.sportsground.co.nz/ClubSite.asp?SiteID=13064&NoCache=110314205122KDVCDZLB
Actually about 45mins south of Nelson

Entry form
http://www.sportsground.co.nz/files/Site/130/64/Pdf/110805160646ROSDVWST.pdf

Nordie & I are doing a team as we're both old & decrepid. if you feel old & decrepid enough to join us it is quite a good day out. Be good to see some southern faces again.

[NordieBoy]

Nordie & I are doing a team as we're both old & decrepid. if you feel old & decrepid enough to join us it is quite a good day out. Be good to see some southern faces again.

If we do 2 riders, 2 bikes we may be able to get into class 5 - 0-200 2st, 0-350 4st.

Usually the DRZ400 is classed as a 350 for these sorts of races.

Well in Shanes races it is...

[Skinny_Birdman]

I'd potentially be up for Sunday the 25th...

[Peeteey]

im free on the saturday. came off in the snow and ice in lees valley a few weeks ago so keen to do that again since it should be thawed out now. or anywhere else as im easy


yer need to look at a few mods..Prob solved....:shit:...

That looks like the kind of mod I'd do! Brilliant!
Reminded me of this pic I found, the best panniers yet :yes:
246733

[Transalper]

Sunday the 25th seems to have most interest, we could keep it simple and head off from the Halswell Garage at 10:30am, do Bossu and have lunch in Akaroa then take in some bays on the way home.
If the weather is expected to be better on the Saturday well... we may have to take advantage of that too and maybe do Waimak Nth bank to Lees Valley and out to Loburn then. Probably start Saturday at the Peg at 10:30am for Oxford Lunch.

[Peeteey]

Sunday the 25th seems to have most interest, we could keep it simple and head off from the Halswell Garage at 10:30am, do Bossu and have lunch in Akaroa then take in some bays on the way home.
If the weather is expected to be better on the Saturday well... we may have to take advantage of that too and maybe do Waimak Nth bank to Lees Valley and out to Loburn then. Probably start Saturday at the Peg at 10:30am for Oxford Lunch.

Yay, sounds good. My vote goes to Bossu rd, just out the back door and all that :)

[cynna]

went for a quick loop around the waimak today and came to a locked gate on the southbank. the trail bike park is closed for logging. the sign was on the other side so you can get all the way to the one locked gate which seems a bit pointless as i was now locked in the closed for logging part. had to backtrack to weedons ross road then take the seal back home

i assume the northbank gate after the motox park is still locked? i just take the seal round to avoid it and havent actually checked for a while

[Transalper]

My last trip up the North Bank I went in Harrs Rd which takes us straight to that ford that is usually dry. I assume the gate was still locked so just went that way without checking.

There was a notice issued by ecan on the 12th said this on the Southbank logging...

Southbank of the Waimakariri River

Due to logging operations at Haul road and Miners bank road.
The car park at the corner of Haul Road and McLeans Island road is CLOSED
The track from ATV car park area to miners bank road is now a DEAD END.
To access upstream of Minersbank road you will need to ENTER at Weedons-Ross Road and head downstream. This loop has now been shortened.
Please take notice of the signs, these areas have been closed for your safety. We don’t want trees falling on a trail bikers.

[cynna]

thats nice that they dont want trees falling on us.

on the northbank i go in at baynons road which is before harrs rd - that takes u in just after the 4wd park so u get to go thru all the puddles and get wet right at the start. funny how that ford by harrs road was flooded and deep last year but dry this year

[cooneyr]

Sunday the 25th seems to have most interest, we could keep it simple and head off from the Halswell Garage at 10:30am, do Bossu and have lunch in Akaroa then take in some bays on the way home.
If the weather is expected to be better on the Saturday well... we may have to take advantage of that too and maybe do Waimak Nth bank to Lees Valley and out to Loburn then. Probably start Saturday at the Peg at 10:30am for Oxford Lunch.

Seems I might have a leave pass. Didn't even ask! Not sure which day yet. Probably prefer to ride northbank and Lees so Saturday is what I'll aim for.

Better get the LC4 wheel on the back.

Cheers R

[cynna]

looks like im out for the saturday ride now.... maybe will be able to make the sunday ride tho

got next week off if anyone wants to ride during the week. let me know

[Transalper]

I'll confirm that weather permitting I will be a starter for both days.
Forecast looks good so far but I never trust it this far out.

So...
* Saturday the 24th at the Peg (Belfast Tavern, 899 Main North Rd) for 10:30am(ish) departure for Waimak Rds to Oxford for Lunch then Lees Valley out to Loburn.

* Sunday the 25th head off from the Halswell Challenge Garage (345 Halswell Rd) at 10:30am, turn off before Little River, do Bossu and have lunch in Akaroa then take in some bays such as Okains etc on the way home. Maybe we get Western Valley Rd in there somewhere too, either coming or going.
-Actually to avoid the lake flys we could go from Halswell over Gebbies, round the bays to Western Valley, to Little River for Lunch (be almost midday) and then up to Bossu, round to Duvauchelle, up the hill down to the bays round to Port Levy where we either go home via Diamond Harbour or Little River again.

[Transalper]

Seems I might have a leave pass. Didn't even ask! ...
You know what that means, secretly she wants a pass but has you thinking you're getting one.:innocent:

[Transalper]

Got myself a pillion for Sunday, if all goes to plan KiwiPhoenix will be again joining us but this time filling J's seat behind me since J is busy doing family things.

[mattsdakar]

Have fun guys, I'm off to Tekapo Friday for 3 days riding with 5-6 others, staying in shearing 1/4's as someone knows someone, looking forward to finally getting up the Macaulay. Understand we will be seeing lots of high country so better pack my winter woolies! :woohoo:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Got myself a pillion for Sunday, if all goes to plan KiwiPhoenix will be again joining us but this time filling J's seat behind me since J is busy doing family things.

:laugh: looking forward to it!

[Transalper]

In case there's any doubt for Saturday the Peg is the Belfast Tavern, 899 Main North Rd.
Sunday I was talking of the Challenge Garage at 345 Halswell Rd.

[cruza]

Well, sunday off , so if ryan gives me a leave pass. I might have to crank up the dr and come along. :yes:

[cooneyr]

Well, sunday off , so if ryan gives me a leave pass. I might have to crank up the dr and come along. :yes:

If I give you a leave pass? I'm missing something here. I've not managed to put two and two together me thinks.

I'm in for the Saturday. See you fellas at the Peg.

Cheers R

[cynna]

im out for both days now so dont wait for me. will still be going out during the week if anyone wants to come

[cromagnon]

im in for the saturday :woohoo:, busy on sunday

[Shoshoni]

I'm in for the Saturday Ride also :yes:

[Peeteey]

Aww man, I was hoping you're all coming on Sunday. This is assuming I go myself, have to see, been rather sick and all that :sick: but am very keen

[Transalper]

Plenty of others going to be riding on Sunday too.

[bushy]

Hi all, was hoping for a ride tommorrow and stumbled across this thread. Would be real keen to tag along but knock off work at midday in Rangiora so could catch up with you in Oxford. If times on my side I`ll keep an eye out for you lot. Love this ride.

PS: thats if ya dont mind an unfit, overweight, humourless, middle aged, ex sports bike rider (not a very good one at that) tryin to keep up.

[Transalper]

Should be fine, I'll eat slow.
What are you riding.
My old blue Transalp will probably be the easiest one to spot, we will be lunching at the Bakery across the road from Cafe51 (think that's it's name).

[cooneyr]

I've now got to take some trees down in the morning so won't see you a the Peg. If I get them done early enought I might try and play catch up but will see how it goes.

TA I'll call or text if I'm going to try and chase you lot down.

Cheers R

[bushy]

Thanks Transalper, I will be on a yellow DR650 with shiny new T63s which will need a good scrub. If timed right I could make Oxford by 12.30 but pls dont wait around, I know the bakery so if not there I will scoot straight into the valley and hopefully run into you all along the way. Cheers, Matt

[cooneyr]

Thanks Transalper, I will be on a yellow DR650 with shiny new T63s which will need a good scrub. If timed right I could make Oxford by 12.30 but pls dont wait around, I know the bakery so if not there I will scoot straight into the valley and hopefully run into you all along the way. Cheers, Matt

Hey Bushy. I'm on a KTM 450 EXC with a oversized transparent tank. If I try to play catch up. Thats the time I'll be looking to be in the area if I go. I'll keep an eye out.

Cheers R

[bushy]

Hey Bushy. I'm on a KTM 450 EXC with a oversized transparent tank. If I try to play catch up. Thats the time I'll be looking to be in the area if I go. I'll keep an eye out.

Cheers R

Sounds good Cooneyr, I will do my best to make it, will keep an eye out for you. Cheers

[Skinny_Birdman]

Have fun today chaps, and spare a thought for me squeezed into the rear fuselage of a de Havilland Mosquito for much of the day, which will no doubt be a like an oven if the weather delivers on its early promise.

Don't forget about daylight savings, those who are coming tomorrow..... See you there.

[Transalper]

What a fantastic morning, see you soon.

Sunday... forecast not the best but while Metservice says rain, Metvuw shows the lightest amount of 1mm in 6 hours so that's not so bad.
I'm still in for Sunday too.

[Gareth123]

I'm all set for tomorrow as well. Looking forward to it!

[Shoshoni]

What a great day out thanks for that TA

[cromagnon]

What a great day out thanks for that TA

+1 thanks TA, a few photos...

[cynna]

did TA loose his topbox again

[Peeteey]

* Sunday the 25th head off from the Halswell Challenge Garage (345 Halswell Rd) at 10:30am, turn off before Little River, do Bossu and have lunch in Akaroa then take in some bays such as Okains etc on the way home. Maybe we get Western Valley Rd in there somewhere too, either coming or going.
-Actually to avoid the lake flys we could go from Halswell over Gebbies, round the bays to Western Valley, to Little River for Lunch (be almost midday) and then up to Bossu, round to Duvauchelle, up the hill down to the bays round to Port Levy where we either go home via Diamond Harbour or Little River again.

I'll TRY to be there tomorrow but am still feeling the after effects of the dreaded lurghi so may have to stay in bed.
If I make it I'll meet you by the Blue Duck or whatever that restaurant is/was called at the intersection of the main road to Little River and Gebbies Pass. That way I'll meet you which ever way you go.
I'll get there at about 10.30 so as to be sure to meet you ...

In case I don't meet you, have fun! :niceone:


... spare a thought for me squeezed into the rear fuselage of a de Havilland Mosquito for much of the day ...

That sounds like heaven! I'd love to be in a Mosquito, preferably the pilot seat :yes:



Don't forget about daylight savings, those who are coming tomorrow..... See you there.

Oh yea, I would have completely forgotten! Thanks! :rolleyes:

[Transalper]

did TA loose his topbox again

Well, um, arrr.... good thing I had my bungees to strap it down again. Thought it could escape when I wasn't looking but I heard it go splash on the approach to Oxford.
Out with the Bungees to secure it again and now I've just finished drilling a couple of holes and screwing it to the plate as a temporary fix while I think about my next move.
Thoughts of another Givi one (it was an RJays) or i could just mount the DR's smaller one.

Anyway yep was a pretty good run.
The water in the main river was fairly normal but every other ford or puddle seemed to produce a bigger splash than usual. I swear that was one of the wettest trips through there though.
My feet were about the only bits of me that stayed dry thanks boots.

[Peeteey]

Ok, defo won't be there tomorrow (today), Bummer! Have fun. For those that know where I am, feel free to drop by after for a coffee ...

On another note, I want to add a 12v socket to my DR350 so I can run electrical gadgetry goodness from it whilst riding.
It's the off road model so no battery. Anyone know where to take wires from, and how?
I haven't dealt with a batteryless bike since I was 15 and that was a while ago now ... :shit:

Cheers!

[Gareth123]

I've been called into work. I'm gonna do my best to still make it. Can someone please txt me if it's called off? I don't have the internet at work. Cheers guys.

Edit - Just got back home. Turns out the guy I got called in for, walked in the door about 5 minutes after they called me. He'd turned his alarm off and gone back to sleep. No one rung me to tell me that though so I had to go all the way to work to find out.

Lucky I only live down the road.

[Transalper]

I'm still in, see you there.

Halswell to Gebbies to Diamond Harbour to Western Valley Rd to Little River for lunch then decide what to do from there.

Kiwiphoenix is still in too.

[KiwiPhoenix]

Had a fantastic time today! Will def sleep tonight :laugh: Will put up the photos later

[timg]

Had a fantastic time today! Will def sleep tonight :laugh: Will put up the photos later Its later ..... so where's the pix? :wait:

[Transalper]

Fantastic day out, calm with sun and blue skys for most of it.
Clouded a bit near the end.
Snow up the Western valley was great, really should have got a photo in the morning because when we returned that way in the afternoon it was all gone as per the pic.

We headed off from Halswell up Old Taitapu Rd, Gebbies Pass, up Bay View Rd above Diamond Harbour, round to Western Valley rd to Little River for lunch.
After lunch we headed up Renolds Valley to Bossu where there was more snow and all the way out to the Lands End intersection.
Then down through Wainui to Barrys Bay, Onawe Flat Rd to Duvauchelle, up the Duvauchelle Stock Route to the Summit Rd, round to the hilltop then down Harmins Track to Little River where one pealed off and the rest of us went back over Western valley where the snow had all melted and the sky turned grey and home round the bays and over Dyers Pass.

[cruza]

didn't happen to see a number plate up western valley road.........:innocent:
Have to see HOT about selling me a dud bike that eats number plates:rolleyes:
did some of summit road on way back , harmins and back ova to port levy.

Pity i missed kick off time, didn't see route plan here till this afternoon, so was only going on kp's see you in aka for lunch, never mind .
Back home and yep..........speed triple still sitting in the garage sulking:whistle:

[Skinny_Birdman]

Good day thanks guys. Had a bit of a rough start, but the afternoon was awesome.

Cheers
A

[Shoshoni]

Anyone else doing the Avon City Ride tomorrow this in on there web site.

Avon City Suzuki "BBQ" Ride
Avon City Suzuki “BBQ” Ride Out
Saturday the 8th October
Join the Team at Avon City Suzuki for a Spring Ride to Okains Bay, Banks Peninsula.
We will be meeting at the shop at 9.30am and departing at 10.00am, heading to Little River for a re-group and then over the hill to Okains Bay for a beachside BBQ.
Bring along a pillion and your camera and enjoy a day on the Peninsula!

[Transalper]

J and I are/were intending to go but not if it's wet.
I understand it will still be on if it's only a bit drizzly but not if it's raining proper.
Unlikely we'll go in drizzle though.

[Shoshoni]

Was thinking the same, might give Dean a call in the morning to see whats going to happen.

[Skinny_Birdman]

That sounds like heaven! I'd love to be in a Mosquito, preferably the pilot seat :yes:


We're always looking for volunteers.....

[Transalper]

Video from 24th September 2011, the Waimak-Oxford for lunch -then Lees Valley to Loburn trip... 720P HD available.
http://youtu.be/Mq1_7-CyIr0

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[cynna]

has anyone got the dates for the clarence reserve open weekends? cant find any info on the net

[Gareth123]

Anyone interested in this?

http://www.amuri.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/trailride-notice-2011.pdf

[Skinny_Birdman]

Only in so far as it's my alma mater.

[Crim]

has anyone got the dates for the clarence reserve open weekends? cant find any info on the net

doesn't look like they have updated it yet????

http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/marlborough/south-marlborough/ka-whata-tu-o-rakihouia-clarence/plan-and-prepare/driving/

[Transalper]

Only in so far as it's my alma mater.

By that are we to take it you refer to reminiscing back to stomping around that area while cutting your teeth on old trail bikes in your younger years ?

That's a half guess based on googling the term and a partial and quite vague knowledge of some of your history.

[Skinny_Birdman]

By that are we to take it you refer to reminiscing back to stomping around that area while cutting your teeth on old trail bikes in your younger years ?

That's a half guess based on googling the term and a partial and quite vague knowledge of some of your history.

No, I attended Amuri School for fifth and Sixth form. My dad was a teacher there.

[Transalper]

Just been looking back through some of my old videos online and decided to try reloading one of the classics. It came out really good compared to the original low res upload, you can actually see the ground, bikes and trees now...
It's a Waimak ride in 2006.... we used to do a lot of this stuff, we should do more.
http://youtu.be/heCaXuKtwBI

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[NordieBoy]

That has cleaned up nicely...

[Transalper]

That has cleaned up nicely...
Indeed, so I just done another, the 2006 Canterbury Rides Shop 2nd Adventure. It was the last ride they organized.
Just realised I have black bars at the sides so those on old 4:3 aspect monitors
won't get a true full screen picture :facepalm:. Looks right on the 16:9 monitor though.
http://youtu.be/g6wZNuJHrfw

<iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/g6wZNuJHrfw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[cynna]

looks good - so when u organising the next one...........

where abouts was the challenge section at?

[Gareth123]

Does anyone know where I can get a radiator fan for a KLR? Mine is on its way out. I can't do stop start traffic on my bike anymore. Brand new OEM ones are horribly expensive.

[Transalper]

looks good - so when u organising the next one...........

where abouts was the challenge section at?

The challenge section was at...
S43 22.955 E171 58.742 (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=S43+22.955+E171+58.742&hl=en&ll=-43.382587,171.978924&spn=0.002838,0.006545&sll=-43.381737,171.980056&sspn=0.002838,0.006545&vpsrc=6&gl=nz&t=h&z=18)

lol, I seem to remember arranging the last two trips... not route sheeted though, where as the Canterbury Rides stuff was.

[Skinny_Birdman]

Does anyone know where I can get a radiator fan for a KLR? Mine is on its way out. I can't do stop start traffic on my bike anymore. Brand new OEM ones are horribly expensive.

Is it definitely the fan that is crapping out? Smarter blokes than me have replaced the fan only to discover that the thermoswitch in the rad is the problem (see Twisting Throttle America). On my CBR250 and TA's Tranny I bypassed the thermoswitch with a normal rocker switch on the dashboard. Don't know about Kawa's but on Hondas the thermoswitch is generally on the negative side of the circuit, so if you pull the lead off and touch it to the frame the fan should come on.

[Skinny_Birdman]

Blimey, those vids scrub up well TA.

[Gareth123]

Is it definitely the fan that is crapping out? Smarter blokes than me have replaced the fan only to discover that the thermoswitch in the rad is the problem (see Twisting Throttle America). On my CBR250 and TA's Tranny I bypassed the thermoswitch with a normal rocker switch on the dashboard. Don't know about Kawa's but on Hondas the thermoswitch is generally on the negative side of the circuit, so if you pull the lead off and touch it to the frame the fan should come on.

Yeah I tested that. When I do that I can hear the little click that indicates the fan should be running and the fan will run if I give it a spin with my finger but won't stay spinning.

Someone suggested that I get some sewing machine oil onto it and see if that will help the thing. I haven't tried that yet but it's on my list of things to do.

[Transalper]

Woo hoo, Lees Valley.... the river in the middle climbed from about 4 cubic meters / second flow rate to 200 today.
I don't suppose anyone went and got a photo?
No I wasn't there, I'm sitting in a rather leaky factory dreaming.

[Skinny_Birdman]

Don't say that. I'm still hoping to climb Tapuae-O-Uenuku in the Kaikouras this weekend, which is supposed to involve around 80 crossings of the Hodder River. Fingers crossed it hasn't leapt up like the Okuku.

[ellipsis]

....saw a bloke on a GS550, I think it was, it was just about submerged riding up the middle of SH75 this arvo...the road had been closed a while, due to being under about 600mm of water...there were rapids on our intersection with it, no shit...wheelie bins and firewood and rims and tyres scooting the other way at a fair clip....i was very impressed with his wish to get home..

[thepom]

I was up there sunday and it was not possible to cross,bumped into the farmer who drove me off the road last time I was there,.turns out not a bad bugger.....

[Transalper]

I was up there sunday and it was not possible to cross,bumped into the farmer who drove me off the road last time I was there,.turns out not a bad bugger.....

Assuming your talking Lees valley, I'm not surprised, it was still over 8 cubic meters / second then, just dripped to 6 today and that still be a bit risky for my liking.

[cynna]

there are a couple of rides being organised this fri and sat to malings and edwards pass over on this thread in case anyone has missed it

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/130246-Maling-Pass-Track-Access-RR?p=1130190073#post1130190073

[Benjah]

Anyone feel like a early/mid week ride?

I'm especially talking to the uni students on holiday. Stuffs a little slow right now and I've got an untested, uber modified F650 dakar thats hanging out to be flogged.

[Crim]

Anyone feel like a early/mid week ride?

I'm especially talking to the uni students on holiday. Stuffs a little slow right now and I've got an untested, uber modified F650 dakar thats hanging out to be flogged.

I just signed on to ask the same question, just put a new bash plate on my KLR and want to test my new boots - count me in can't do Tuesday afo but any other time should be able to swing it :wings: three weeks without a decent blat is long enough!

[Benjah]

Excellent. Time to make new stuff dirty.

How does Wednesday sound then?

[Crim]

wednesday sounds great Okukukukuku should be back down by then so that is an option but been up their a bit lately so your call, keen for anything

[Benjah]

Sounds as good a ride as any. I'm still new to Christchurch so any ride is new and shiney to me.

[Benjah]

Ok so there is a ride happening on Wednesday morning at 10am through Lees Valley ( i think..) Meeting place to be advised.

All are welcome.

[Crim]

:facepalm::facepalm:
Ok so there is a ride happening on Wednesday morning at 10am through Lees Valley ( i think..) Meeting place to be advised.

All are welcome.

Sorry Mate, but my plans have changed to Wednesday now :facepalm: totally my incompetence!
How about tomorrow morning same time? (will PM you as well)

[Crim]

Ok so there is a ride happening on Tuesday morning at 10am through Lees Valley ( i think..) Meeting place (why mess with tradition) is the Belfast Tavern (commonly known as "the Peg") start of the motorway

All are welcome.

[Crim]

I don't like the look of the way that the ECAN river flow website is "broken" but also posting flood warnings for the Waimak, Rakaia and Waiau rivers - don't think we will be crossing the Okuku tomorrow but hopefully will be an impressive sight

[Benjah]

Must remember to bring camera.

[Crim]

Well - we got through, discretion being the better part of valour we walked the bikes through the first bit of the Okuku, wasn't that deep (knee) but she was running pretty fast, one of us had a sit down in the river - I won't name names suffice to say I love my new boots cos I stayed dry :wings: bash plate was all good, great day apart from I got back home and they had blown out the sewerage pipes AGAIN still trying to clear liquifaction (so I am told) so had a bit of a clean up in the downstairs loo :facepalm:................... a few shots
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Thanks guys - a good day!

[Shoshoni]

Good weather & good company today on the ride thanks guy's. Cannot believe how wet I got again going through there again, but if anyone was wondering the river was up to my waist deep, didn't help me falling into it :facepalm:

[Benjah]

Yeah great ride guys. Great photos too, especially.. cough...erm the first one..

Oh and I believe that that river dunking doesn't effect your "stats" as you weren't on a bike at the time. The correct term for the event was a "thorough river depth analysis". It was thanks to this analysis that we were able to cross the river and avoid the quiet shame of turning back. :drinkup:

[cooneyr]

Who's up for a spin to Mailings and Edwards on the 10th Dec? I'm thinking of an earlyish start (8am leave Peg) and back again the same day at whatever time.

Seems not all of us have been for a looksee yet!

Cheers R

[Transalper]

....10th Dec?...(8am leave Peg)....
I have put it on my calendar.
I was going to say something rude about the time but it's a necessary evil for a one day run I think.

Will you include Rampaddock Rd behind Amberley on the way out ? Just trying to guess what time we'll be passing the Hanmer garage.

[cooneyr]

I have put it on my calendar.
I was going to say something rude about the time but it's a necessary evil for a one day run I think.

Will you include Rampaddock Rd behind Amberley on the way out ? Just trying to guess what time we'll be passing the Hanmer garage.

Time, rude. I acutally though that was not that early given i get woken up at 6 most mornings by the youngin :violin:

Yep can't be running up SH1 and SH7 the whole way so usual Ram Paddock route is what I was thinking. Problably going to have to be quickish pace (or more correctly minimal stops till Hanmer). Should take about 2 hours I'm thinking. When does garrage open?

Cheers R

[Transalper]

....usual Ram Paddock route is what I was thinking. Problably going to have to be quickish pace (or more correctly minimal stops till Hanmer). Should take about 2 hours I'm thinking. When does garrage open?

Cheers R

thepoms travel times are here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/130246-Maling-Pass-Track-Access-RR?p=1130193527#post1130193527).
I reckon Hamner in 2 hours is about right. The garage zenbu listing (http://www.zenbu.co.nz/entry/1036022-hanmer-springs-service-station) shows Mon-Sun 7:30am - 6:00pm but was last updated in 2009. Surely it's open by 10am on Saturday.

[thepom]

It was open before nine I think but the pump was broken................good pace will get you home by 6 is you leave about 8,we were a b it cautious due the fast fords but were not going too fast......I ll see if I,m free ......

[whatastoner]

Guys, I would love to go, a chance to test the new ride. But I'm having eye surgery on the Friday.
Not worth the risk really. TA, I came by your place last Saturday early evening. You weren't in.

[Transalper]

ha ha that is correct, I had put the MTB in back of Van and driven to Halswell where a mate and I went cycling.
We were on our way back to his place and waiting outside the corner fish n chip shop for our order sometime after 7pm I guess when i thought I saw you pass coming off Sparks Rd turning toward Taitapu/Akaroa.

[cynna]

when i went thru with thepom the garage was open at 9.30 but they had a problem with the pumps and i couldnt get petrol. went on to reserve on edwards pass but made it out ok

busy that day so im out...

[Transalper]

Anyone doing anything tomorrow (Sunday 27th).
Just got new chain/sprockets and a few other things done now want to go for a spin. Don't have to be anything flash, just want to get out.
I'll check back here during breakfast and between now and then.

[Transalper]

Ok, solo it is.
Think I'll do a lap of the Waimak with a pitstop at Pit Lane in Darfield and once back maybe a Western Valley Rd lap if I still want more. :ride:
Just waiting to hang the washing out first.

[cynna]

anyone going to the bannockburn bike week?

http://www.bikeweeknz.com/

there are adventure rides on for 4 of the days

[cooneyr]

Who's up for a spin to Mailings and Edwards on the 10th Dec? I'm thinking of an earlyish start (8am leave Peg) and back again the same day at whatever time.

Seems not all of us have been for a looksee yet!

Cheers R

Reminder about next Saturday. If you plan on coming you need to go to this page (http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/canterbury/north-canterbury-and-arthurs-pass/st-james-conservation-area/activities/motor-vehicle-access/st-james-motor-vehicle-access-form/) and register with DOC to get the code.

Cheers
R

[cynna]

hopefully i will be heading in there the weekend after if anyone wants to come who cant make it this saturday

[Transalper]

...a spin to Mailings and Edwards on the 10th Dec? I'm thinking of an earlyish start (8am leave Peg) and back again the same day at whatever time....


...If you plan on coming you need to go to this page (http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/canterbury/north-canterbury-and-arthurs-pass/st-james-conservation-area/activities/motor-vehicle-access/st-james-motor-vehicle-access-form/) and register with DOC to get the code...
Well, been a bit of a long day but the bikes finally back in my garage after several tweaks including chain links, handguards vs long brake leaver modding and a tyre swap ready for the morning. Now I'm finally cooking tea and loading the GPS.
Just set the alarm clock for the morning and unless I pinched the tube and the tyre's gone flat I'll see ya at the Peg just as soon as I've gassed up (the bike, not me).

[Transalper]

Good run today guys, must of been about 8 riders.
A little confusion while fixing a flat tyre ended with us splitting in to two groups, riding the Passes in the opposite order to each other and only working this out when we met again going opposite directions in Mailings. Never mind I think it worked out fine for most of us.
I found the Transalp could use a bit more ground clearance especially now it has the centre stand attached which hangs slightly below the bottom of the bash plate. Going to need to wind a bit more spring preload on for the two up on the rough stuff at the very least.
Was a bit worried when forward motion stopped temporarily while climbing back up that slippery slope to get back out from the end of Edwards and thanks to cooneyr for getting me through the nasty river back near the hut also in Edwards Pass.
Mailings kind of seemed easy by comparison or was that just luck that I didn't get stuck in that Pass.:sweatdrop

[cooneyr]

Photo essay of our trip.

Maling Pass first
Pass directly above Transalpers head
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Looking down into Waiau from pass
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Looking back towards pass from Waiau
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Looking down Waiau
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[cooneyr]

Edwards Pass

Looking back towards Rainbow Rd on way in.
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First terrace to descend (thats the Edwards River)
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First river crossing (not the hardest). Edwards River again.
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Looking down Waiau from Charlies Saddle.
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Pretty serious washout
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Another use for a park bench. I got a slow leak in the rear tyre back where Edwards meets Rainbow. Managed to get back to Hamner and bead poped off on second corner on the seal (was aiming for garage). Handled surprisingly good with only a couple psi in it. Was tyre's last trip so wasn't worried if it got a bit of a hammering running so flat.
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Cheers R

[cynna]

if anyone is keen to do this ride this sat then let me know. not sure what time im leaving but def going on saturday

[Shoshoni]

Has anyone got any pic's from the 10th of the river by Scotties Hut in Edwards Pass. Had a look of my footage and I have only got Transalp & Cooneyr Coming up the hill near the end of the 4wd Section. Must remember to press the button until I see the red light :doh: or without gloves on... Can you see the red light lol.

[Transalper]

Is that the first hill on the way back that I got stuck on for a moment or two you have? I missed recording that one.
And the river you don't have is that the tricky boot filling one I once again got parked in on the way back ?
I have some video of that, better video on the return again I think.

[Shoshoni]

Is that the first hill on the way back that I got stuck on for a moment or two you have? I missed recording that one.
And the river you don't have is that the tricky boot filling one I once again got parked in on the way back ?
I have some video of that, better video on the return again I think.

Yep that's the one that first hill, watching Cooneyr coming up making it look eazy, and the tricky river crossing that you stopped in to see how water proof your boots were is the one I'm after.

[Transalper]

Swap you me coming up a hill for you crossing a river.... via usb drive or memory card reader.
When & where?

Let's take the conversation PM.

[cooneyr]

Yep that's the one that first hill, watching Cooneyr coming up making it look eazy, and the tricky river crossing that you stopped in to see how water proof your boots were is the one I'm after.

I'm kinda cheating by riding the 450. Much easier on that stuff than the heavier bikes. Besides I've had a couple of years of getting a KTM 950 around that sort of stuff so a 450 is like riding a mountain bike in comparison. Other thing is that the wheel track closest to the high side was covered in loose cobbles and the wheel track closest to the drop off was reasonably clear of loose stones. Taking the outside line was much easier.

Are these of any use? Obviously got a few more from all the stopping I did. Just putting them on Photobucket. Link here (http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u295/cooneyr/Malings%20and%20Edwards%2010-12-11/). All out of order as per normal for PB. Hopefully you can figure out what is where.

Cheers R

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[cynna]

its been mentioned in a couple of other threads but here a link for the clarence reseserve open weekends
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1112/S00200/summer-4wd-weekends-in-clarence-reserve.htm

the only one i can make is the first open weekend if anyone else wants to go then

[Eddieb]

Hope you guys are OK down there, especially Crim. I see that liquifaction is in your area.

[Crim]

all good at my gaff, thanks mate - dig a neighbour out tomorrow again (be good for my motor) even got power on now, the kids have got the turtle sorted out now even the two year old yells "shakey shakey" and gets into a turtle on the floor :2thumbsup

[Skinny_Birdman]

Transalp fell off centrestand onto sawbench. :( Damage will inevitably be less than excess, so it'll just have to stay that way. Fortunately hardly any liquefaction at our place this time. Spare a thought for those in the east....

[Transalper]

Your poor Transalp.... again.
Mine was up on the trolley jack and I was undoing the front axle at the time.
Got a good look at how they rock in my garage, would have made good video.
I actually leaned against the wall and held on to the handlebars as she was rocking a bit on the jack but in the end I think it was stable enough to stay put without me (it's a wide jack).
In the slightly bigger shake which came later on I was upstairs and had to brace the PC tower. Don't stack a couple of external harddrives on top of your tower, it makes it top heavy which is bad.
Bikes stayed up unassisted in that too. Feel very lucky to be living in this Flat.

[Skinny_Birdman]

Your poor Transalp.... again.
Mine was up on the trolley jack and I was undoing the front axle at the time.
Got a good look at how they rock in my garage, would have made good video.
I actually leaned against the wall and held on to the handlebars as she was rocking a bit on the jack but in the end I think it was stable enough to stay put without me (it's a wide jack).
In the slightly bigger shake which came later on I was upstairs and had to brace the PC tower. Don't stack a couple of external harddrives on top of your tower, it makes it top heavy which is bad.
Bikes stayed up unassisted in that too. Feel very lucky to be living in this Flat.

Glad you and your shed are OK (and you Crim). I was at our work's break-up function, which needless to say got broken up. Severely uncool - didn't even get a pudding on the company:weep:.

[cynna]

tenere fell over but the others stayed upright. street flooded again and liquifaction everywhere

[Crim]

Glad you and your shed are OK (and you Crim). I was at our work's break-up function, which needless to say got broken up. Severely uncool - didn't even get a pudding on the company:weep:.

Same, same, - I just got my rack of lamb delivered and everyone took off outside, I stayed and finished my meal (had to wait for the missus to come in and get me) was bloody good too:drool:! as was the bloke's next to me who had lamb pizza:drool:.............don't think he was coming back, but I did miss out on the free beers all afternoon :weep:

[cooneyr]

Nothing of any note happened at home. Was just having a couple of beers at work in our new building. False ceiling makes strange squeaking noises but all good.

Phones started going with fellas having to get teams out looking at bridges and roads. Fell a bit sorry for the contractors who were hoping for a bit of time off and yet also feel sorry for those who need power, water, sewers working again too. Bloody terrible timing for all parties.

Anyways - hope all have a very Merry Christmas whatever their circumstances. Have a good one guys.

Cheers R

[thepom]

Course the blackbird fell over straight thu the kitchen wall as the wall was removed along with garage so the screen is broke andI need the metal internal parts for the mirror but I wil try to have it welded but it is made of dog shit........bedrom window broke and back garden again with liquifaction but at least the xt stayed upright.....sadly have a bigger problem......left leg is not working prperly after a back problem and pain in the left buttocks so think it is sciatic nerve maybe.........need to see the doc again soon as cos I have trouble walking and the leg has lost strength and keeps on giving way.........could be worse .......

[thepom]

Just seen the doc and he suspects a prolapsed disc which is putting the dusty and everything else in danger of being cancelled...........

[cynna]

dam the dusty butt is cancelled because of the pom

[NordieBoy]

dam the dusty butt is cancelled because of the pom

Fcukin winging poms.


(Thanks to Kevin B Wilson for that one :D)

[Transalper]

No no, but it sounds like the pom may be cancelled if he does the Dusty Butt.

Not a good thing to have I expect mr thepom.

[mattsdakar]

No no, but it sounds like the pom may be cancelled if he does the Dusty Butt.

Not a good thing to have I expect mr thepom.

Hardly worth going if the Pom's not going to be there, what will we do for laughs??? :laugh:

[cooneyr]

Just seen the doc and he suspects a prolapsed disc which is putting the dusty and everything else in danger of being cancelled...........

Thanks mate. After all the work getting ready you do something stupid and it all has to be packed in ;)


Hardly worth going if the Pom's not going to be there, what will we do for laughs??? :laugh:

Probably better than having to arrange a chopper for him. Given Fran is coming with his camera I'm sure there will be some entertainment.

[thepom]

Thanks for all the kind thoughts and comments but the fat lady is not singing yet......god bless the drug companies......

[TangoCharlie]

Anyone keen on a 600km round trip Christchurch to Hanmer via the Lewis, Shenandoah, Maruia Saddle, Mangles Valley, Braeburn, Porika Tracks and then the Rainbow back to Hanmer and home?
I am looking at doing it next week when the weather improves, probably Wednesday or Thursday the 5th or 6th of Jan 12.

[Gareth123]

Anyone keen on a 600km round trip Christchurch to Hanmer via the Lewis, Shenandoah, Maruia Saddle, Mangles Valley, Braeburn, Porika Tracks and then the Rainbow back to Hanmer and home?
I am looking at doing it next week when the weather improves, probably Wednesday or Thursday the 5th or 6th of Jan 12.

I'd be keen. Haven't got a bash plate on at the moment though, would I need it?

I'll have to see what's happening at work first though.

[mattsdakar]

Anyone keen on a 600km round trip Christchurch to Hanmer via the Lewis, Shenandoah, Maruia Saddle, Mangles Valley, Braeburn, Porika Tracks and then the Rainbow back to Hanmer and home?
I am looking at doing it next week when the weather improves, probably Wednesday or Thursday the 5th or 6th of Jan 12.

I'd be keen but could only do Thursday the 5th, does that work for you?

[Gareth123]

Anyone keen on a 600km round trip Christchurch to Hanmer via the Lewis, Shenandoah, Maruia Saddle, Mangles Valley, Braeburn, Porika Tracks and then the Rainbow back to Hanmer and home?
I am looking at doing it next week when the weather improves, probably Wednesday or Thursday the 5th or 6th of Jan 12.

I should have Wednesday and Thursday off.

Do you have a map I can have a look at? I tried to piece it together on Google maps but failed miserably


I'd be keen but could only do Thursday the 5th, does that work for you?

Would work for me.

[mattsdakar]

[QUOTE=Gareth123;1130224954]I'd be keen. Haven't got a bash plate on at the moment though, would I need it?

Hey Gareth,
I wouldn't recommend you do this ride without a bashplate, the Porika can be knarly and there will be plently of gravel flying off your front tyre thru the Rainbow.
KLR's don't have the best ground clearance but hey it's your risk :weird:

[TangoCharlie]

The weather is looking good for the 5th, I will check with DOC early next week to confirm the state of the roads / tracks, as a bit worried about all the rain up Nelson way causing slips and washouts etc...

[alane]

Just whip off a big hunk from a large tyre with an angle grinder,& zip-tie/wire it on.:done:
Would look like original kit for a KLR. :killingme

[TangoCharlie]

[QUOTE=Gareth123;1130225256]I should have Wednesday and Thursday off.
Do you have a map I can have a look at? I tried to piece it together on Goggle maps but failed miserably


The two attached images show the route, the first the complete block, the second the Northern part in more detail.
I wouldn't risk it without a bash plate as it's pretty rocky in places with heaps of river crossings....

[TangoCharlie]

Just whip off a big hunk from a large tyre with an angle grinder,& zip-tie/wire it on.:done:
Would look like original kit for a KLR. :killingme

I am sure I have seen one of those in a KTM catalogue.....

[Gareth123]

Just whip off a big hunk from a large tyre with an angle grinder,& zip-tie/wire it on.:done:
Would look like original kit for a KLR. :killingme

:tugger::lol:

I do still have the bash plate, I'll just make sure I put it on before I go. I took it off so a mate could measure it up and fabricate me a new one.

[Transalper]

Anyone keen on a 600km round trip Christchurch to Hanmer via the Lewis, Shenandoah, Maruia Saddle, Mangles Valley, Braeburn, Porika Tracks and then the Rainbow back to Hanmer and home?
I am looking at doing it next week when the weather improves, probably Wednesday or Thursday the 5th or 6th of Jan 12.

I'm free, could be in assuming I have the gas money in the budget but am on the Transalp at the moment so little bit worried waiting for me may make your day too long, if that's a concern?
I did a two up run on the 28th up the Rainbow, back via Maruia Saddle, was ok but even slower with passenger.

[TangoCharlie]

I'm free, could be in assuming I have the gas money in the budget but am on the Transalp at the moment so little bit worried waiting for me may make your day too long, if that's a concern?
I did a two up run on the 28th up the Rainbow, back via Maruia Saddle, was ok but even slower with passenger.

Its not a problem for me, as I wont we going over 100km/h on the road as I have geared down the DR and it has a new Dunlop D606 on the back that I want to make last longer that the Kenda K760 which was fried after 1300km, mainly due to high speed road use....

[Transalper]

Ok, probably be in.
Transalp is only slower on the tighter gravel turns and technical or bumpy bits. Smooth gravel and seal are what it works best on.
It currently costs $15 to bring a motorbike through the Rainbow.

[cooneyr]

Its not a problem for me, as I wont we going over 100km/h on the road as I have geared down the DR and it has a new Dunlop D606 on the back that I want to make last longer that the Kenda K760 which was fried after 1300km, mainly due to high speed road use....

Make sure you run the D606 at about 30psi for a loop like the Rainbow/Lewis. I use to run them on my DR650 (few years back) and could kill one in about 1500km if at 23psi. For gravel and seal 30psi makes bugger all difference to traction.

I'd join you fellas but family commitments to attend too.

Cheers R

[Gareth123]

I could be out for this ride guys. I seem to have run into a snag while fixing the front sprocket seal. By putting a new seal and O ring in I have made the slow leak a fast leak. Not sure what I've done but I'm gonna try and get it to Norjos and let them have a go at it. Anyone got a car and trailer I can borrow?:(

Okay, I'm pretty sure I know what I did wrong. You do NOT push the oil seal all the way in. Time to buy another oil seal and O ring. I have Wednesday off so hopefully I can have it all installed by Thursday.

[TangoCharlie]

:( The weather is looking a bit marginal at this stage with Southerly change forecast! I will check again on Wednesday afternoon and confirm one way or the other if I am still going....
Back at work on Saturday after nearly a month off so this will be my last change for a while....

[mattsdakar]

:( The weather is looking a bit marginal at this stage with Southerly change forecast! I will check again on Wednesday afternoon and confirm one way or the other if I am still going....
Back at work on Saturday after nearly a month off so this will be my last change for a while....

Harden up! If weather is dodgy lets do another shorter ride closer to home?

[cooneyr]

Harden up! If weather is dodgy lets do another shorter ride closer to home?

I could be in for a shorter ride closer to home.

[cynna]

anyone keen for the clarance on saturday?

[mattsdakar]

I could be in for a shorter ride closer to home.

My preference is to do Tangocharlies northern route but if that doesnt happen I also would like to do a recon ride up thru Glenfalloch/Lake Heron as I haven't actually done it myself if you are keen as a backup option?

[cooneyr]

My preference is to do Tangocharlies northern route but if that doesnt happen I also would like to do a recon ride up thru Glenfalloch/Lake Heron as I haven't actually done it myself if you are keen as a backup option?

Glenfalloch/Lake Heron sounds good if the Rainbow run falls through. Was 07 when I last did that lap.

[TangoCharlie]

The 600km round trip is on for Thursday the 5th of Jan. Just spoke with DOC at St Arnaud and they confirm the Rainbow is open with no reported slips or "issues"
They also advise that the Porika is "very rough" but open. The weather forecast looks good.

I suggest we meet at the Belfast Hotel at the end of the Motorway. How does 8.00am suit?

See you there. Remember to bring $15-00 cash for the Rainbow Toll!

Steve

[mattsdakar]

The 600km round trip is on for Thursday the 5th of Jan. Just spoke with DOC at St Arnaud and they confirm the Rainbow is open with no reported slips or "issues"
They also advise that the Porika is "very rough" but open. The weather forecast looks good.

I suggest we meet at the Belfast Hotel at the end of the Motorway. How does 8.00am suit?

See you there. Remember to bring $15-00 cash for the Rainbow Toll!

Steve

Sweet see u at 0800

[cynna]

The 600km round trip is on for Thursday the 5th of Jan. Just spoke with DOC at St Arnaud and they confirm the Rainbow is open with no reported slips or "issues"


went thru the rainbow yesterday. the st arnaud end was quite muddy and the main crossing was about knee deep and quite swift. so no real problems

[Gareth123]

I'm out guys. I can't get a new oil seal anywhere today.

[Transalper]

I'm out too.
I'm sure you'll have a nice time anyway.

[TangoCharlie]

went thru the rainbow yesterday. the st arnaud end was quite muddy and the main crossing was about knee deep and quite swift. so no real problems

Thanks for the update, many riders?

[TangoCharlie]

I'm out too.
I'm sure you'll have a nice time anyway.

Sorry to hear that as I was looking forward to one of your epic post ride video productions!

[Transalper]

Ha ha, nice thanks.
We never did see you on the CCC loop either did we?
I'm riding tomorrow but doing a shorter ride to save a bit of gas and to be able to do another shorter run between now and DB1K.
I know you said this is your last chance to ride but I was thinking I may do the CCC again in about a week... I'm off work until the 16th.

[cynna]

Thanks for the update, many riders?

i was in my 4wd but seen 2 groups of bikes and 1 lone bmw 2 up. didnt get a chance to look at the bikes but i think there was another big gs and maybe a v strom

quite a few 4wds near lake tennyson which was lucky for me as a blew a front tyre and needed an extra jack to get the spare on

[Shoshoni]

Anyone keen on a 600km round trip Christchurch to Hanmer via the Lewis, Shenandoah, Maruia Saddle, Mangles Valley, Braeburn, Porika Tracks and then the Rainbow back to Hanmer and home?
I am looking at doing it next week when the weather improves, probably Wednesday or Thursday the 5th or 6th of Jan 12.

Had a really good day yesterday, only the three brave souls went. The road that went through the native forest with all those tight corners was awesome I have never seen anything like it before. The Porika Track was daughting, Matt said once you start don't stop as you might not be able to get going again had one scary moment when I got fixated on the ditch and that's where I went, stopped and started sliding backwards but managed to get going again.
Can't say much about the Rainbow can understand why there's a 50kph limit few crazy 4WD's, did enjoy the first part nice riding through the forest area.

[bushy]

Anyone keen on going through Lees Vallley (if its not raining) tomorrow morning? Was planning on leaving Rangiora 10ish then through Okuku but pretty flexible on time and direction. I just want to get out and check a few mods done recently.

Cheers Bushy

[TangoCharlie]

Had a really good day yesterday, only the three brave souls went. The road that went through the native forest with all those tight corners was awesome I have never seen anything like it before. The Porika Track was daughting, Matt said once you start don't stop as you might not be able to get going again had one scary moment when I got fixated on the ditch and that's where I went, stopped and started sliding backwards but managed to get going again.
Can't say much about the Rainbow can understand why there's a 50kph limit few crazy 4WD's, did enjoy the first part nice riding through the forest area.

It was great to meet you and find another DR rider with even more modifications / add on's than me.

I have to have one of the TM40 carbs now!

Catch up soon for a more scenic ride.

Steve

[TangoCharlie]

Ha ha, nice thanks.
We never did see you on the CCC loop either did we?
I'm riding tomorrow but doing a shorter ride to save a bit of gas and to be able to do another shorter run between now and DB1K.
I know you said this is your last chance to ride but I was thinking I may do the CCC again in about a week... I'm off work until the 16th.

I am back at work on Monday but have that weekend off, was going to head into the Clarance one of those days with daughter and her partner on DR, Quad Bike and 4WD, but it is a pretty loose plan at this stage, when were you looking at doing the CCC?

[Transalper]

In the too hard basket again now, will probably be a spur of the moment thing if it happens before the DB1K run. May end up doing another midweek overnighter instead which may even turn in to a van trip yet. :shutup:

Everything here is/has tempted me but having to try very hard to moderate the fuel spending to make it last the whole holiday instead of doing everything now, then sitting about twiddling my thumbs for the next two weeks until the next big spend on the DB1K fuel and accommodation bills.

[Transalper]

Anyone keen on going through Lees Vallley (if its not raining) tomorrow morning? Was planning on leaving Rangiora 10ish then through Okuku but pretty flexible on time and direction. I just want to get out and check a few mods done recently.

Cheers Bushy

Yea, this is just another ride I'd like to have attended, rivers in there are real low right now if the Ecan website is anything to go by.
Hope you got out there and had a good one.:bye:

[Transalper]

Lees Valley crash.... anyone here ?
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/6232975/Motorcyclist-badly-hurt-in-Lees-Valley

[cynna]

wonder where that was. i was in there yesterday. there are a few trucks and diggers in there putting pipes across the road for some of those streams on the other side of the river

[bushy]

Yea, this is just another ride I'd like to have attended, rivers in there are real low right now if the Ecan website is anything to go by.
Hope you got out there and had a good one.:bye:

Cheers TA, had a great ride. The river was low, some of the fords on the Okuku side were deeper. Lots of cows to dodge. The new tank stayed on...the fat bars and risers much more comfy....and the Torpedo roll chart didnt fall off!!! so good to go for next weekend.

[Crim]

G'day a couple of us are looking to do a quick flick around Lees Valley tomorrow meeting at my mates place in Rangivegas around 10am if anyone is keen

[TangoCharlie]

G'day a couple of us are looking to do a quick flick around Lees Valley tomorrow meeting at my mates place in Rangivegas around 10am if anyone is keen

Went through there today it was great. Quite a bit of stock near the road. The Loburn side of the main river river crossing is alot deeper than the rest, but still no problem....

[bushy]

G'day a couple of us are looking to do a quick flick around Lees Valley tomorrow meeting at my mates place in Rangivegas around 10am if anyone is keen

Hi, am working on it!! Where are you leaving from? If I`m not there by 10am have a good ride.

Cheers Bushy

[Crim]

I'll fill up last thing at the Caltex leave there just after 10, cheers

[Gareth123]

Organising a BBQ for the first Sunday in February. Here's a link...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/145923-BBQ-Sunday-5-2-2012-Open-to-all?p=1130236325#post1130236325

Everyone is on FaceBook these days so I created a public event there. Feel free to invite yourself and others.

http://www.facebook.com/events/309251709116614/

[Shoshoni]

Anyone interested in going for a ride through Lees Valley next weekend weather permitting. Got the DR put back together and have a few tweaks left to do before then.

[TangoCharlie]

Anyone interested in going for a ride through Lees Valley next weekend weather permitting. Got the DR put back together and have a few tweaks left to do before then.

Hi mate, can't make ride as out of town camping, but I'd love to know what you have added to your mighty DR now! You are my ProCycle test pilot...:nya:

[Shoshoni]

Hi mate, can't make ride as out of town camping, but I'd love to know what you have added to your mighty DR now! You are my ProCycle test pilot...:nya:

ProCycle Complete Front Wheel With stainless steel heavy gauge spokes, Black Sun Rim & RAD Black Billet Hub
EBC Supermoto 320mm Brake Rotor Kit
Supermoto Front Fender, the OEM one wasn't good with windy days
Lower Chain Guide, the OEM one was falling apart
Case Saver Chain Guard, I've seen what happens to bikes when you don't have one
Headlight Adjusters, found a problem with them they make contact with the cowl and push the headlight up cowl needs a little trimming.

[Crim]

Seeing as how I missed out on the DB1k and the NITS (or whatever they called themselves) last weekend, I was thinking of getting up at sparrows tomorrow. Christchurch - Rainbow - Porika - Braeburn - Mackley - Westport, tarseal back to ChCh - anyone keen or is anyone planning a more sensible ride around Christchurch tomorrow? - quick calculation reckon it is about 500Ks Tar Seal and 220Ks Shingle

[mattsdakar]

I'm keen for a ride Monday but have baby sitting duties from 1500 so wouldn't be up for your marathon.
Might look at doing a half day loop starting early, need to run it past the high commander!

[Gareth123]

Seeing as how I missed out on the DB1k and the NITS (or whatever they called themselves) last weekend, I was thinking of getting up at sparrows tomorrow. Christchurch - Rainbow - Porika - Braeburn - Mackley - Westport, tarseal back to ChCh - anyone keen or is anyone planning a more sensible ride around Christchurch tomorrow? - quick calculation reckon it is about 500Ks Tar Seal and 220Ks Shingle

What time do you consider sparrows to be? Where would we be meeting?

[Crim]

you are a baker so your idea of sparrows and mine might differ somewhat, but I would want to be starting the Rainbow as close to sunrise as possible so leave ChCh before 6am, heading North so we could meet out that way somewhere - don't think the Hanmer petrol station opens till later but I am sure we can top up in Culverdon (anyone know if we can swipe for gas up there)

[Gareth123]

you are a baker so your idea of sparrows and mine might differ somewhat, but I would want to be starting the Rainbow as close to sunrise as possible so leave ChCh before 6am, heading North so we could meet out that way somewhere - don't think the Hanmer petrol station opens till later but I am sure we can top up in Culverdon (anyone know if we can swipe for gas up there)

If we filled up in Amberley, we'd easily get 400+ km from there. Where would that leave us?

[Crim]

be way less than 3 hundy to St Arnaud I reckon

[Gareth123]

So that would leave us pretty sweet then.

What time are you leaving? I'll try and rearrange my day and put off a few things but no guarantees I can make it.

[Crim]

Sounds good, mate - I don't think it is a very good idea to do it on my todd after what has happened to a few KBers lately, thinking of leaving say 5.30 to get a good run at it, if you can make it we'll go for it if you can't I may just do a smaller one locally

[Gareth123]

Sounds good, mate - I don't think it is a very good idea to do it on my todd after what has happened to a few KBers lately, thinking of leaving say 5.30 to get a good run at it, if you can make it we'll go for it if you can't I may just do a smaller one locally

I live out Rangiora so I'd be more happy to meet at Amberley.

I'm gonna have to put the bash plate back on. About time I did that anyway.

[Crim]

Cool - you see if you can get swing it with work and stuff, I'll get my shit together and we'll see if we can make it happen, no pressure if you can't get work sorted as I have a leave pass so will be do a ride anyway (but may just be a local one)

[Crim]

right - the ducks have not aligned - don't think I should do the "marathon" solo so may have a blast round here somewhere - full day leave pass so if anyone is keen morning or afternoon shout (Matt did you get a pass for am)

[mattsdakar]

I'm just going to go for a cruise around Waimak loop about 10am might even squeeze in Lees Valley but having a few beers tonight so don't feel the need to get up too early.
Welcome to join me if you fancy it
Rgds

[Crim]

G'day Matt - yeah keen to tag along, where and when my man

[mattsdakar]

G'day Matt - yeah keen to tag along, where and when my man

10:00 Caltex Russley, c u there

[Crim]

bugga bugga bugga - just took the mutt for a run (don't be silly I walked - Kids now call me Mr Chubby!) so may be 10:10 / 10:15

[Crim]

Thanks Matt for taking me out of my comfort zone again, very enjoyable ride particularly the two near drownings and the couple of ks on the big boulder field :facepalm: - no seriously, loved it - just what I needed :woohoo: - still amazes me what that old girl will put with and she just keeps on tractoring along !

[Trial Rider]

im in chch got a non registered kdx200 and looking for others to ride with on weekends
things like waimak, waipara pub run, westmelton riverbank rides,
anyone keen ?