I'm looking for Christchurch Adv rides [Archive] - Page 3

sleemanj

20th April 2012, 12:04

Heads up...
http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/anti-social-driving-not-wanted-parks/5/120828

(Waimakariri and Ashley/Rakahuri Regional Parks along the banks of the Waimakariri and Ashley Rivers)
...
In recent months, Environment Canterbury's Park Rangers have noted an increase in improper vehicle activity in the park. This includes people driving 4WDs in areas that they are not allowed in, and unregistered trail bikes using public access roads, which is contrary to Park policy and the Land Transport Act.
...
over the next few months Environment Canterbury will be working in conjunction with the New Zealand Police to reinforce the national road rules within park boundaries.

cynna

20th April 2012, 15:30

hope they dont set up speed cameras at the waimak then...

cooneyr

20th April 2012, 18:56

Think of it this way - at least they are trying to solve the problem (they have a mandate too) rather than just shutting us all out.

Play the game - don't go where your not suppose to (there are bugger all areas we can't go as trail bikes - MTB tracks is pretty much it), don't rip up new tracks on the stop banks and don't be a wanker towards other users. Still plenty of fun left after that. Through one of my road improvement projects I've had a bit to do with flood protection over the last couple of years and we will never win if the banks get stuff. The risk to Chch is simply too big that they will ignore it. This is why there are major upgrade projects underway and continuing for the next few years.

The last thing we want is to be completely locked out like is happing in other areas around the country.

Cheers R

Transalper

26th May 2012, 19:36

Heads up, Queens Birthday Monday, planning to go for a nice quiet ride with a noob, it's off to Lees Valley again.

No I'm not going to the Brass again this year.

Shoshoni

29th May 2012, 10:36

Heads up, Queens Birthday Monday, planning to go for a nice quiet ride with a noob, maybe lunch by the waterfront somewhere like Pigeon Bay or do Lees Valley.

No I'm not going to the Brass again this year.

I can come along weather permitting of course, just need a meeting place and time.

Transalper

29th May 2012, 10:56

I can come along weather permitting of course, just need a meeting place and time.

Right you are, thinking about it, Lees Valley, go in Loburn end, come out Oxford gives a chance to go home via the 'mak.
So... meet in Rangiora, at... ohhh they took down my favourate... ok, Caltex Rangiora (cnr King Street and Scenec Highway/High Street on google maps) probably around 10am.
Depart as soon as we are all there(ish) before 10:30am I'd hope.
It's this coming Monday the 4th June 2012. Queens Birthday holiday.

Might bring a cut lunch to eat in there somewhere. Now where's flip and his gas cooker and Bacon.

Sound ok? Probably don't want to be any later.

Shoshoni

29th May 2012, 17:44

Sounds good, I know the river is low went through a couple of weekends ago. Ground was frozen so no sliding around still cattle roaming around tho.

Transalper

3rd June 2012, 17:38

Everything looks good for tomorrow, see ya all there !

cynna

3rd June 2012, 18:37

dont think i will be up in time but might show up. otherwise i will go in from other end - promise not to break down this time

Transalper

4th June 2012, 08:47

If you're not toooo late come in Loburn and catch us up, maybe at the lunch stop taking in the view up at the airfield unless it's too windy up there.
You can get to have wet feet too then, or maybe not as main river is still super low on ECAN website..

It will be a fairly slow careful ride for us.

cynna

4th June 2012, 21:43

how did it go - i even set alarm but slept thru it and woke way too late

Transalper

4th June 2012, 22:19

Good day for it, sunny and calm. Wee bit of glare off the damp road at times but most of that was behind us by the time we'd had lunch at the Airfield.
Three of us went, Shoshoni, New guy (not a KBer) and I.
I was a bit later than planned as usual. I arrived almost right on 10:30am and by the time I had my crap sorted (tyres/camera/tools strapped down) at the garage we didn't get away until 10:55am.
Lunch up top about 12noon to 12:45pm.
Water crossings all good and Shoshoni got a flat tyre that didn't want to be fixed but was sorted in the end.
We popped out and cruised through Oxford, then went down to the Waimak Gorge and emerged again at Intake Rd at 4:55pm.

Trial Rider

5th June 2012, 17:25

riding the waipara pub run this sunday if anyone keen????
two of us confirmed so far

Transalper

5th June 2012, 17:42

I will if I can but after the last two weekend's 'pay to enter' Trail rides it's not looking good for me for this weekend at this stage.

Peeteey

6th June 2012, 02:03

With this weather, even tho it's supposed too be nice by the weekend, I would imagine the rivers will be quite swollen ...
If it goes ahead, would this be a 'dual sport' ride or a 'trailer in the dirt bikes' ride?

Transalper

6th June 2012, 08:11

OP is using a trail bike but I think 'light' adventure would do. You could probably trailer or ride the DR350.
I would use the CRF 1st choice but 'imagine' the DR650 as an option. Not the Transalp though, I 'imagine again' it sinking in to stuff.

Trial Rider

6th June 2012, 17:27

im trailering in my kdx but would be fine for a dual purpose bike,

Transalper

7th June 2012, 16:25

Re: Waipara Pub Run - which way you planning to go ?
I hear say that if you park, start/finish at Waipara then the bikes get a better washing on the way back up the river to get rid of all the salt and sand from the beach section.
Down side is you have to drive an extra 14km past Leithfield to park at Waipara.

Is there an estimated unloading time?

I still don't know what I'm doing this weekend. :( but I'm trying !

Scottish Mark

7th June 2012, 16:43

Where you meeting and when? I was planning on going for a ride on the Banks Peninsula (probably on my own) but might be keen to be a bit more social :) How long is the ride? does it pass any petrol stations?

PS Riding a road reg KLX250 - trailers are for bikes that have broken down :)

Trial Rider

7th June 2012, 22:05

there is a petrol station at the waipara end
i rode it on my rm125 with a 7 litre tank so just fill to the brim and your fine
normally across the road from left field pub, good secure parking then nip down the river up the dirt rode if people want to avoid the beach and up the waipara river. no more then a hour each way, and a jug or a coffee and the waipara pub and head home.

bring change of clothes and sum thermals, my cell is 0272854622 thinking of sunday meeting at left field pub at 10am
text me or message me if your keen

Transalper

8th June 2012, 09:33

Sorted... I'm in !

Trial Rider

9th June 2012, 12:14

mate who works for doc was out waipara yesterday and reckons with snow melt sum of the river crossings could be waist deep rather then knee deep plus to cold to get wet thru to your undies in winter,
thinking of riding the intake anyone else keen perhaps text me to lock down start point at time or a ride i got space for another bike or two on my trailer

0272854622

Transalper

9th June 2012, 14:30

Been watching the levels online, I see several rivers in the area have gained a fair bit, was hoping to see them recede but no it's not happening fast enough so probably a good call.

I'm still in for what ever.
Will txt you now.

mattsdakar

9th June 2012, 16:04

I maybe a starter to, plse post where and when
Cheers Matt

Transalper

9th June 2012, 16:10

I'm getting picked up just after 10am, heading to the Intake was last word I heard.

Peeteey

9th June 2012, 16:56

Excellent! Thanks to a very kind Trial Rider, I now have transport so I'll see you there tomorrow!

:woohoo:

cynna

9th June 2012, 18:21

went to the waimak today. some of the puddles are so frozen you can ride across them.

Peeteey

9th June 2012, 22:34

went to the waimak today. some of the puddles are so frozen you can ride across them.

Bloody hell, it'll be fun tomorrow. Was it crazy slippery?

Night Falcon

9th June 2012, 23:28

I'm from the south island but happy to be in the warm (ish) north at the moment. you cantabs are ledgends !!!:gob:

cynna

10th June 2012, 11:37

Bloody hell, it'll be fun tomorrow. Was it crazy slippery?

wasnt too bad but i wasnt keen on getting stuck there by myself with a broken leg so i was taking it pretty easy. hope u take all your video cameras with u tho. i would have come but have to go to work today

some more pics here
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4177447115839.176447.1274207902&type=1&l=6b6c176a00

cynna

10th June 2012, 11:42

I'm from the south island but happy to be in the warm (ish) north at the moment. you cantabs are ledgends !!!:gob:

think i would rather be up there at this time of year tho.....

Peeteey

11th June 2012, 00:19

Some pics from a fun day today playing in the snow.

With Transalper, Trial Rider and Alex

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TangoCharlie

14th June 2012, 21:49

Anyone keen for a ride this Sunday? Weather looks goos and Grenville has cancelled the Glenmark Ride so keen to take the DR out instead of the RM

Trial Rider

15th June 2012, 17:53

could be keen not working this weekend, and bike sitting there with full tank and looking at me,
where u thinking?

TangoCharlie

16th June 2012, 17:19

Nothing too far, maybe the South & North Waimak or similar. Depends on the weather as just back from a MTB ride at Bottle Lake and froze my feet / hands nearly off!

TangoCharlie

17th June 2012, 17:06

Not only did some looser crash his car into a power pole at 0300hrs this morning, taking out the power in Spencerville / Brooklyns for 9 hours on one of the coldest days of the year! BUT the power spike fired my ADSL Modem / Router! Only just back up and running again after a quick trip to Global PC for a new one. Minus 3 outside when I got up and only 8 inside with no heat pumps going.... Too bloody cold for a DR ride....

Transalper

17th June 2012, 17:44

I'd like to call you a woose but then all I did today was wash mine.

Skinny_Birdman

17th June 2012, 18:00

I'd like to call you a woose but then all I did today was wash mine.
Your bike, I assume?

Transalper

17th June 2012, 18:04

Your bike, I assume?

Yes... my bike.
Only did one today though, got the others to do during the week or next weekend.
Getting Valve guide seals sorted on the DR soon so needed to make sure it's clean around the top and since it's for sale I washed the whole thing.
CRF230 and KLX125 both up for sale shortly now too.

TangoCharlie

17th June 2012, 19:34

I know, too old to ride the DR at speed in this weather! MTB riding around Bottle Lake was bad enough today, still ice in the puddles at 1600hrs.

Skinny_Birdman

17th June 2012, 22:12

Getting Valve guide seals sorted on the DR soon so needed to make sure it's clean around the top and since it's for sale I washed the whole thing.
CRF230 and KLX125 both up for sale shortly now too.
Good lord, it's a TA clearing house. Hope you get more than a handful of magic beans for them - that's always been my problem when selling bikes - our transactions notwithstanding:bleh:.
You seen this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-485120824.htm)? Om nom nom. Tauranga seems to be the home of Transalps.

Trial Rider

20th June 2012, 17:59

meeting mid morning at left field pub heading down the river up the beach up the waipara river to the waipara pub for a jug or a cappucino
and back again, bring thermals, change of clothes, fill your tank to the brim!
is anyone keen? got 4 people locked in so far

Peeteey

22nd June 2012, 08:31

Peeteey

22nd June 2012, 08:32

Snow ride video is finally done!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYcOtLdC31A

Trial Rider

22nd June 2012, 18:03

could have sum room at this stage waiting to hear back from a few others

chainsawbike

23rd June 2012, 19:02

Transalper

23rd June 2012, 19:11

I wanted to go but have stuff to do so will have to give it a miss this time.
Hope you have a good one, look forward to a bit of a report from someone... who went, how deep the water was at least.:bye:

Peeteey

23rd June 2012, 19:46

im keen :)

peeteey, you could put your bike on my ute if there is no room on Trial Rider's trailer, just be warned that i have a tendancy of getting lost( or not careing were i am going - same effect either way)

also...
just got my bike back after waiting about 4 weeks for parts... yay!

Thanks man, appreciate the offer. Shame the ride has been called off, too much water apparently. But always keen to go out for a hoon so if you're ever heading out somewhere, lemme know if you'd like some company.

I wanted to go but have stuff to do so will have to give it a miss this time.
Hope you have a good one, look forward to a bit of a report from someone... who went, how deep the water was at least.:bye:

Water too deep it seems, pity. Oh well, I better keep lounging in front of the fire then :yes:

chainsawbike

23rd June 2012, 20:56

:(

well ill be riding up the waimac somewere, no plan beyond that yet :)

TangoCharlie

25th June 2012, 12:56

Details on www.myrides.co.nz

Tempted to take the DR, but most likely the RM

cooneyr

25th June 2012, 13:12

Details on www.myrides.co.nz

Tempted to take the DR, but most likely the RM

I'd be there if I wasn't in taupo. Take whatever you can control the power on. 2010 was muddy as, 2011 was frozen ice. Easy to pick up i.e. RM, is great but if you can't easily control the power to get it down then DR almost better. Probably going to be muddy this year given recent weather so RM probably better choice.

This ride is KDX200/200EXC territory.

Cheers R

TangoCharlie

26th June 2012, 18:45

I'd be there if I wasn't in taupo. Take whatever you can control the power on. 2010 was muddy as, 2011 was frozen ice. Easy to pick up i.e. RM, is great but if you can't easily control the power to get it down then DR almost better. Probably going to be muddy this year given recent weather so RM probably better choice.

This ride is KDX200/200EXC territory.

Cheers R

I know what you mean! Last year I was on the RM in the ice and frozen mud, had a couple of off's losing the front end, wrote off my pipe! 2 stroke MX bike with 50 plus hp on MX Tyres on Ice not a good combo.

cooneyr

26th June 2012, 22:34

I know what you mean! Last year I was on the RM in the ice and frozen mud, had a couple of off's losing the front end, wrote off my pipe! 2 stroke MX bike with 50 plus hp on MX Tyres on Ice not a good combo.

LOL. I really enjoyed last year, worn out tyres and all. Almost took my head of on a fence post near the end of the loop but really good for practising traction control.

Transalper

27th June 2012, 18:04

Details on www.myrides.co.nz

Tempted to take the DR, but most likely the RM

speaking of... http://youtu.be/1UhvTU1H3ug video from last year.

Unfortunately I will not be going this year.

TangoCharlie

27th June 2012, 19:32

speaking of... http://youtu.be/1UhvTU1H3ug video from last year.

Unfortunately I will not be going this year.

Brings back good and bad memories! Might have to take the wife's LTZ250 Quad instead!!!

How do you find the camera chest mount? I am going to try sticking one of the mounting pads onto the front of my rost protector....

Transalper

27th June 2012, 19:45

How do you find the camera chest mount? I am going to try sticking one of the mounting pads onto the front of my rost protector....

That would probably work quite well.
I love the chest mount when Trailriding. You will have to take a little time to work out the angle that works for you as if you sit it may be too high or if you stand over the bars in an attack position it may tip too low. The up side is you can feel more immersed in the terrain and it seems to be a steadier picture than helmet mounts on bumpy terrain.
If you mount it too low on the chest you do risk getting too much handlebar and not enough ground in the picture.

TangoCharlie

2nd July 2012, 10:55

That would probably work quite well.
I love the chest mount when Trailriding. You will have to take a little time to work out the angle that works for you as if you sit it may be too high or if you stand over the bars in an attack position it may tip too low. The up side is you can feel more immersed in the terrain and it seems to be a steadier picture than helmet mounts on bumpy terrain.
If you mount it too low on the chest you do risk getting too much handlebar and not enough ground in the picture.

Tried it and it didn't work as only smooth service was in center of the chest and camera stuck up too high and was hitting the bottom of my helmet chin which I only discovered when about to ride off! Have ordered the proper chest mount!

TangoCharlie

2nd July 2012, 11:00

Minus 3 degrees at the start, plus 800 meter elevation, more ice and frozen grass hills than I care to ever see again!
I should have taken my own advise and used the Quad. I don't know anyone who didn't fall off multiple times, some of the downhills where solid sheets of ice that were impossible to stand on, let alone ride down....

This would be a fantastic ride in Sumner as the track is wide and fast, plus the views stunning, just NOT in the Ice on a 2 stroke MX bike...:eek5:

Transalper

4th August 2012, 18:16

TangoCharlie

4th August 2012, 18:41

5th August- Going to do a lap of the Waimak, thinking meet at Caltex on the corner of Yaldhurst and Russley Rd. at 1pm, leave by 1:30pm. If no one posts here they are interested/coming I probably won't wait till 1:30.
We can go either direction from there but probably hit the gravel up Haul Rd.
Might hit the odd gated dead end by the sound of it with logging etc too bad :whocares:.

My WR will almost be finished the running in process by the time we are done. :woohoo:

I'm on call this weekend, so can't make it! Did this ride on the DR a couple of weeks ago, no major access issues, got round the forestry ok. Went in at Haul, stopped at Sheffield for a pie and back down the North side. Have a good one!

cynna

4th August 2012, 18:51

hmmm bikes out of action until next weekend... tempted to take the tenere but the the rear is a bit bald, and havent taken it thru water since last time it died crossing one of those streams (should be fixed now tho)

if im there im there but looks doubtful at this stage

Crim

5th August 2012, 09:52

Heya TA - hope to be there but haven't even started bike for a month or two, been flat out at work - if I am not there by 13:15 have a great ride
cheers Crim

pete-blen

5th August 2012, 15:58

Transalper

5th August 2012, 18:12

Thanks Crim for your company today.
Twas a fairly straight forward ride except the locked gate navigation around Miners Bank Road which actually went well in the end too.
Fords all seemed less slippery than usual or was that the feel of the new bike?
I do want to gear it down a bit but have stuff to pay off first.

Only 85km to go with the running in, I predict plenty of action (probably only about half of it will be posted on this thread) in the coming months.

:banana:

Transalper

5th August 2012, 18:22

Some of you more adventurest fella's must have been out there..
Between ChCh & little river...
Whats the area like... wind etc its open to the sea & flat.
travel time to ChCh..
I want to move to ChCh , but want to be out of the city..
There some cheaper land there.. Cheap compaired to
ChCh city area's...
Wondering if its worth a trip to have a look..

It's about 30minutes to town (that might get you to near Addington or Hornby).
I doubt the internet is broadband out there but don't actually know that for sure.
The beach is all stones, no sand. You can fish but not swim.
They don't really like it when you ride down the beach so we only do it occasionally... though you could probably do the little stony crossing to Bossu Rd pretty much as much as you want.
Most the houses out there look like run down batches.
I suspect it would be a lifestyle choice to live there.
Don't know what the sea wind is like.
That's as close as I've looked while passing usually on my way to Bossu which I will probably do more often now I'm on the WR.

Could possibly take a video camera out there next weekend and spin it around if there is a particular bit you want to see. Google maps does have some street view there already though.

pete-blen

5th August 2012, 18:39

Thanks...
I have been out there years ago when I lived in ChCh.. late 70s
but can't remeber more than the stoney beach...
That would exsplaine why the section is cheap & 1100sm
with power/water/phone on to it..

It's about 30minutes to town (that might get you to near Addington or Hornby).
I doubt the internet is broadband out there but don't actually know that for sure.
The beach is all stones, no sand. You can fish but not swim.
They don't really like it when you ride down the beach so we only do it occasionally... though you could probably do the little stony crossing to Bossu Rd pretty much as much as you want.
Most the houses out there look like run down batches.
I suspect it would be a lifestyle choice to live there.
Don't know what the sea wind is like.
That's as close as I've looked while passing usually on my way to Bossu which I will probably do more often now I'm on the WR.

Could possibly take a video camera out there next weekend and spin it around if there is a particular bit you want to see. Google maps does have some street view there already though.

Crim

5th August 2012, 19:35

Thanks Crim for your company today.

No thank you, TA was a good ride after being off the beast for a couple months - that new WR is O for Oarsum, mate :drool:

Crim

5th August 2012, 19:41

That would exsplaine why the section is cheap & 1100sm
with power/water/phone on to it..

The section may be cheap but there are costs .............. you have to get a sixth finger sowed on so you can fit in, banjo lessons, a complete wardrobe change (I think bib overalls are their good going to town clobber)...................:lol: and then there is the hassle of having to marry a family member ...................

I jest - but back up what TA says there are some run down "batchy" looking places out there - also a couple of "flash" places but you are right you'd have to like the wind she gets it from every which way down there!

mattsdakar

5th August 2012, 20:31

Only 85km to go with the running in, I predict plenty of action (probably only about half of it will be posted on this thread) in the coming months.

:banana:[/QUOTE]

Hey Carl,
Ryan and myself most likely doing Dalethorpe trail ride on 19th Aug if u are keen to try out the new WR.
Of all the trailrides I've done it's my favourite with forest, rivers, hill climbs and even some bog...all the good stuff
Hope to see you there

Transalper

5th August 2012, 20:51

.... most likely doing Dalethorpe trail ride on 19th Aug...it's my favourite with forest, rivers, hill climbs and even some bog...all the good stuff
Hope to see you thereWhat tyres do you run for this one?
I only have the stock tyres (Trailwing TW301/302) on the thing at this time, my spares are second hand 17" rears that will not fit the WR and a Mitas E09 Dakar Front that should fit but I don't think of that as being a trail ride tyre, though it may be better than the current one on front.

I owe both Phil and Linton $$$ each at the moment so unlikely to be getting new tyres for a couple of months.
Also desperately needs lower gearing for single track and climbs and I'd prefer to add 4 teeth to the rear than go drop to a 12T front but may have to add links to the chain. All more expense.
Wee bit of a bummer, I'd like to say sure thing, but doubtful I'll make it so soon.

Transalper

6th August 2012, 10:27

Suns out, well it's not raining any how, tempted to finish off the current tank of gas with a bit of a ride out over Dyers Pass, through Diamond Harbour, Pigeon Bay and back via Western Valley after work today.
I'd hit the road about 4pm. Anyone else interested?

cromagnon

6th August 2012, 16:26

Probably a bit late to reply, as you would have already left, but western valley road was closed on Sunday, not sure why, people had been driving around the road closed signs. Went around to pigeon bay instead, and back to chch from little river via the tarmac.

Transalper

6th August 2012, 16:35

Actually still here. Bit stuffed from a busy afternoon so while still half tempted I accidentally sat down with a milo in front of the PC and haven't moved since.
Might do some video editing shortly instead.

If anyone is keen to get out in the late afternoons/evenings during the week I could be tempted again... even more when daylight savings kicks in about 30 September on. Used to do some of the WNR road rides but could be interested in adventuring out instead.

TangoCharlie

6th August 2012, 19:27

TangoCharlie

6th August 2012, 19:30

Only 85km to go with the running in, I predict plenty of action (probably only about half of it will be posted on this thread) in the coming months.

:banana:

Hey Carl,
Ryan and myself most likely doing Dalethorpe trail ride on 19th Aug if u are keen to try out the new WR.
Of all the trailrides I've done it's my favourite with forest, rivers, hill climbs and even some bog...all the good stuff
Hope to see you there[/QUOTE]

Hi Matt, I haven't done this ride before, would it be suitable for my LTZ250 Sport Quad, otherwise I will take the RM250!

mattsdakar

7th August 2012, 15:07

Hey Carl,
Ryan and myself most likely doing Dalethorpe trail ride on 19th Aug if u are keen to try out the new WR.
Of all the trailrides I've done it's my favourite with forest, rivers, hill climbs and even some bog...all the good stuff
Hope to see you there

Hi Matt, I haven't done this ride before, would it be suitable for my LTZ250 Sport Quad, otherwise I will take the RM250![/QUOTE]

Hey Steve,
It is suitable for quads bar the challenge sections, mostly tight forest roads/tracks and open river flats with a few shallow crossings.
Don't remember any tight bits or steep hillclimbs, Last time there were lots of quads there
Hope to see u there, look out for me on the XR650
Rgds

mattsdakar

7th August 2012, 15:16

[QUOTE=Transalper;1130371005]What tyres do you run for this one?
I only have the stock tyres (Trailwing TW301/302) on the thing at this time, my spares are second hand 17" rears that will not fit the WR and a Mitas E09 Dakar Front that should fit but I don't think of that as being a trail ride tyre, though it may be better than the current one on front.

I just run the cheapest tyres I can find, Budget have some cheap $90-$100 rears from time to time, I find it more important to have a decent front on to avoid the dreaded washout! I'm sure if you took it easy you would manage on the Trailwings, after all you are only riding a light weight 250!

cooneyr

7th August 2012, 15:30

You fellas need to need to learn some geek. Don't remove the QUOTE=XXXX . . . . /QUOTE tags (with the square brackets []) else gets a bit hard to read the thread. :wacko:

Speaking of tyres - does anybody in Chch have a knobbie knife I could try out? Got about 5 tyres with 70% deep tread but rounded knobs in the shed I'd like to revive. I don't do enough KM's in adventure mode to finish them all off which was the original plan. I would like to try before I buy as heard plenty of bad stories about knobby knifes.

Other option is to give them a tickle with the angle grinder. Hopefully no holes but will probably make the neighbourhood a little smelly for a while.

Cheers R

CrazyFrog

7th August 2012, 18:54

Speaking of tyres - does anybody in Chch have a knobbie knife I could try out? Got about 5 tyres with 70% deep tread but rounded knobs in the shed I'd like to revive. I don't do enough KM's in adventure mode to finish them all off which was the original plan. I would like to try before I buy as heard plenty of bad stories about knobby knifes.

Other option is to give them a tickle with the angle grinder. Hopefully no holes but will probably make the neighbourhood a little smelly for a while.

Cheers R

Hey R, don't have one in CHC for ya, but I do know the genuine Knobbyknife works a treat, the vital component is a good 100 watt heating element. Apparently the Tread Doctor brand ones are ok too. The cheaper after market copies are only around 75watts and cut/melt rubber a lot slower.
I have sharpened knobs up with a serrated bread knife before, hand held, not electric. The serrated blade seems to stop it gripping on rubber. Budget yes, but it works.
Don't bother with angle grinder, you won't be popular with neighbours, one knob is enough to smoke them out, let alone 50!
I often cut worn tyres in half through the wire bead to chuck them out in my wheelie bin, and just getting through the bead smokes up a storm. ;)

TangoCharlie

7th August 2012, 19:04

Hey R, don't have one in CHC for ya, but I do know the genuine Knobbyknife works a treat, the vital component is a good 100 watt heating element. The cheaper after market copies are only around 75watts and cut/melt rubber a lot slower.
I have sharpened knobs up with a serrated bread knife before, hand held, not electric. The serrated blade seems to stop it gripping on rubber. Budget yes, but it works.
Don't bother with angle grinder, you won't be popular with neighbours, one knob is enough to smoke them out, let alone 50!
I often cut worn tyres in half through the wire bead to chuck them out in my wheelie bin, and just getting through the bead smokes up a storm. ;)

The good guys at Dirt Xtreme in Marshlands Road have one!

cooneyr

7th August 2012, 22:09

.......Don't bother with angle grinder, you won't be popular with neighbours, one knob is enough to smoke them out, let alone 50!
I often cut worn tyres in half through the wire bead to chuck them out in my wheelie bin, and just getting through the bead smokes up a storm. ;)

Who said I like my neighbours?

Thanks for the info re how well they work.

Cheers R

NordieBoy

8th August 2012, 08:41

Wonder how well one of those vibratory cutty things on tv would work?

Transalper

8th August 2012, 10:03

Would have thought no so good on rubber unless it's quite hard.

NordieBoy

8th August 2012, 11:38

Would have thought no so good on rubber unless it's quite hard.

Yeah, from the ads where you can hold the blade, that was my thinking also.

Still tempted to try though. Except the TT is wearing trials shoes. Not known for the hardness of the treads...

pete-blen

8th August 2012, 12:11

2 old carving type knives on the range... use one while the others
heating... All I use to do for the midget tyres..
They don't need to be red hot either..

Shoshoni

11th August 2012, 12:23

If anyone is thinking about the North Side of the Waimak the Eyre Ford is washed out again.

cynna

11th August 2012, 16:41

did you try and cross it? i couldnt be bothered checking how deep it was so just went around it via diversion road

Shoshoni

12th August 2012, 08:44

did you try and cross it? i couldnt be bothered checking how deep it was so just went around it via diversion road

It didn't look like you could ride through, so I ended doing the same going to the Diversion Road.

Transalper

14th August 2012, 10:15

This coming Sunday I'm busy but there's a guy looking for a trailer space to get him and his WR450 out to the Delethorp ride if anyone can help... click here for the off road section post (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/152079-Lift-out-to-Dalethorpe-trail-ride).

mattsdakar

14th August 2012, 10:26

TangoCharlie

18th August 2012, 15:29

Any other options?

Shoshoni

18th August 2012, 16:07

I was over Le Bons Bay today there's plenty of slips around here's a pic of the worse one I saw for the day.

Transalper

20th August 2012, 10:21

Well the weekend is over and I never made it out to play but J is on a course this coming Saturday so I'm good to go then....

Anyone up for a ride?
How's a 10am meeting sound?
Where to? Don't make me have to make all the decisions.:blank:

EDIT:I hear Lees Valley is fine at the moment.

Shoshoni

20th August 2012, 12:59

You know I'm keen to ride, wouldn't mind doing some more of Banks Peninsula.

cynna

20th August 2012, 14:23

i would been keen for lees valley

brp

20th August 2012, 15:20

i would been keen for lees valley

Whats the lees valley route ? Okuku pass and come out back of Loburn looks nice and twisty

cromagnon

20th August 2012, 15:34

Whats the lees valley route ? Okuku pass and come out back of Loburn looks nice and twisty

Yup that's the one, a nice loop indeed, can add in a trip up/down the side of the waimak too. anyone know the water levels at this time of year?

Transalper

20th August 2012, 15:43

Water levels have been going up and down like a yo yo with the rain but R was through there on Sunday and tells me it's fine so long as you have a look and choose a good line (though it's currently listing between 6 and 7 cubic meters per second on ECAN website).
Always good to have a mate there to help if needed when it's like that though.

cynna

20th August 2012, 16:11

this is what it was like this time last year (20.8.11)

i normally go up one side of the waimak and enter lees valley behind oxford. i think TA normally goes in the other end

cooneyr

20th August 2012, 23:40

Unfortunately no snow on Sunday but river was quite easily crossed. About axle deep - see how flow Sunday afternoon compares to flow just before you go through on Ecan river flow site (http://ecan.govt.nz/services/online-services/monitoring/river-flows/pages/river-flow-chart.aspx?SiteNo=66213). It was around 7 cumecs on Sunday arvo by my reading of the chart.

Road in pretty good nic. Limited loose gravel and nice and hard. Quite a few washouts and rain ruts between river and Lowburn. OK at speed if you can get the front light when you need too else take it easy/keep your eyes open. Lots of water in fords/puddles but nothing hard to cross - just wet feet if the river doesn't get you.

South bank of Waimak in reasonable condition - again lots of water in puddles/fords but nothing hard to cross. Again if at speed keep your eyes open.

Cheers R

Transalper

21st August 2012, 20:29

Ok, so Saturday meet at the Peg Pub (Belfast) at 10am, up the Waimak roads, couple of laps of the terrace track and on to Oxford for lunch then Lees Valley and back via what ever.

Get in Lees before the main river level jumps again as it often seems to in Spring.
Back to the Peninsula next time.

cynna

22nd August 2012, 02:44

sounds good. id better hurry up and get my wof then

brp

22nd August 2012, 08:01

"That's a plan stan" :niceone:

Shoshoni

22nd August 2012, 14:57

bushy

22nd August 2012, 19:29

I`m in .... will meet you lot in Oxford for lunch as gotta work in AM. The DR is looking forward to it already!!

Transalper

22nd August 2012, 21:59

I`m in .... will meet you lot in Oxford for lunch...
Cool, hope to be in Oxford by 12:30 at the latest but as per last time anything could happen and we wont know how fast we will be until we see who shows up.

Transalper

23rd August 2012, 16:56

Hello, thought I'd post here about this as it's not worth freighting anywhere IMO.
Got given a used TKC80 in size 150/70R18 with about 2 or 3mm tread left if anyone in CHCH or nearby wants it?
I'll bin it otherwise, don't fit my bikes and not sure I'd bother personally.
Pic attached.

cynna

23rd August 2012, 17:05

looks like its got more tread then what i will be using on saturday - think mine is 140 tho

bushy

23rd August 2012, 19:48

Cool, hope to be in Oxford by 12:30 at the latest but as per last time anything could happen and we wont know how fast we will be until we see who shows up.

Sounds good TA thanks, if Im early I`ll try not to eat all the pies. If I`m late I will catch up somewhere on route Cheers

Peeteey

23rd August 2012, 21:46

Have a great ride you lot! Wish I could join you but am suffering a little, the ol war wound don't you know.
The DR is all legal and rearing to go but I'm just not up to it.

Hope to see some nice video tho :yes:

thepom

24th August 2012, 07:14

I need to get my fat lazy arse into gear and try fixing my tenere or put the carb and battery back in the xt........

Transalper

24th August 2012, 12:29

yes and Daylight Savings starts in 5 weeks, we're only going to get more active from now on.
Hoping to get to do some of the more challenging stuff about the place in prep for DB1K too.

cooneyr

24th August 2012, 13:41

yes and Daylight Savings starts in 5 weeks, we're only going to get more active from now on.
Hoping to get to do some of the more challenging stuff about the place in prep for DB1K too.

What are you trying to say TA - that Crasher Pom needs some practice :shutup::innocent:

cynna

24th August 2012, 14:21

I need to get my fat lazy arse into gear and try fixing my tenere or put the carb and battery back in the xt........

yeah - stop fixing my bike and fix yours

TangoCharlie

24th August 2012, 16:51

Managed to get someone to cover for me at work, so I will be there! See ya at the Peg....

Shoshoni

25th August 2012, 17:07

Was a great day out really enjoyed myself hope to do it again sometime soon.

cynna

25th August 2012, 17:35

heres some pics. thanks for organisng the ride transalper

TangoCharlie

25th August 2012, 18:44

Bring on Summer, I could get to like todays weather!

neels

25th August 2012, 20:12

Nice pics above, great day for a ride, will have to keep an eye on this thread now that the weather is improving

Cheers to transalper for the heads up.

brp

26th August 2012, 06:17

Cheers TA - cracker of a day ! :2thumbsup

Transalper

26th August 2012, 08:48

Yep, good weather, good company, enjoyable day out.
Nice pics too cynna.
Look forward to the next adventure and a warmer season full of them.

cooneyr

26th August 2012, 11:24

Looks like a great day out. Cracker weather at the moment aye!

Good thing I did't join you, just had a look at my rear sprocket and realised I was probably lucky to make it home from my last ride. Alloy sprocket and the teeth are almost non existent!
Cheers R

brp

26th August 2012, 11:39

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Transalper

26th August 2012, 20:18

Ok, next weekend, Sunday in fact, I'm free again.
I can't go Saturday this time and I can't afford to get the tyres or the entry etc to do the Dalethorpe Forest Trailride but I can afford a few $$ to top up my tank and buy a pie or something for lunch on Sunday.

So who wants to head out on the Peninsular ?
Anyone have any particular route in mind?

Lets go !

cooneyr

26th August 2012, 21:54

Ok, next weekend, Sunday in fact, I'm free again. . . . .

Sorry fella you know where I'm going assumning nothing gets in the way. Besides my adv wheel sprocket is absolutly toast.

Cheers R

mattsdakar

27th August 2012, 11:43

Sorry fella you know where I'm going assumning nothing gets in the way. Besides my adv wheel sprocket is absolutly toast.

Cheers R

We still on for Dalethorpe?

cooneyr

27th August 2012, 13:01

We still on for Dalethorpe?

Yep. Just bring your tow rope. Don't expect the sprocket on my trail wheel will last long either - bit toasted as well.

Cheers R

cynna

27th August 2012, 16:25

tow ropes come in handy .... thanks to brp for the use of his strap and all the others that helped pull my bike when i got a bit stuck near the top on saturday

Shoshoni

27th August 2012, 17:39

Transalper

27th August 2012, 17:53

I'm keen to ride, would like to go over to Peninsular and have a look at Bossu Rd.

Could include Bossu Rd end to end, have to get up on the plain like a jet boat on water but it's us on gravel to get over the Birdlings Flat crossing, of course on the WR I'm now up for anything. Think I did it on it on the 650, but would have had knobs on to help keep it moving. Definitely done it on the CRF and the DR250 Djebel, also on Peeteeys DR350 more recently.

Now there's a thought for sometime - Highway out to Birdlings Flat, cross over the gravel, up Bossu to the end, down the sealed bit of Bossu in toward Wainui but turn up Jubilee Rd back along some of Bossu to Reynolds Valley Road and down to Little River... unless you want lunch somewhere else?

timg

27th August 2012, 19:59

Could include Bossu Rd end to end, have to get up on the plain like a jet boat on water but it's us on gravel to get over the Birdlings Flat crossing, of course on the WR I'm now up for anything. Think I did it on it on the 650, but would have had knobs on to help keep it moving. Definitely done it on the CRF and the DR250 Djebel, also on Peeteeys DR350 more recently.

Now there's a thought for sometime - Highway out to Birdlings Flat, cross over the gravel, up Bossu to the end, down the sealed bit of Bossu in toward Wainui but turn up Jubilee Rd back along some of Bossu to Reynolds Valley Road and down to Little River... unless you want lunch somewhere else?

:wavey: yoohoo Remember me? Can I come and play too? :ride: Been a while....

TangoCharlie

27th August 2012, 20:08

The thick & loose shingle at Birdlings Flat is a pain on a heavy bike! Last time I tried it I dropped the chain off the rear sprocket!

Not a bad ride from Purau, Port Levey, Little River via Western Valley Rd, Okuti Valley up onto Bossu and down into Wainui.
Can then either go back up onto Bossu via Jubilee Road and down Kinlock back to Little River for Lunch. Or head from Wainui up over to Pigeon Bay and home via the Port Levy again.

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Transalper

27th August 2012, 20:37

:wavey: yoohoo Remember me? Can I come and play too? :ride: Been a while....
Sure, just make sure to introduce yourself again when you show up so we don't confuse you with any potential strangers.

The thick & loose shingle at Birdlings Flat is a pain on a heavy bike! Last time I tried it I dropped the chain off the rear sprocket!

Not a bad ride from Purau, Port Levey, Little River via Western Valley Rd, Okuti Valley up onto Bossu and down into Wainui.
Can then either go back up onto Bossu via Jubilee Road and down Kinlock back to Little River for Lunch. Or head from Wainui up over to Pigeon Bay and home via the Port Levy again.

ha ha, I also have someone on a heavy bike re installing a chain there on video from several years ago... and several others getting a push. All quite funny now, as it more or less was then.
I'd tend to imagine a 10am meet, 10:20(ish) depart again, in Halswell at the garage or Taitapu garage?
Going via Purau, Port Levy (typically around 1hour 20minutes depending upon the company) from that time usually has us just beat the lunch rush at Little River, then riding Bossu after.

cynna

28th August 2012, 02:41

im out for this one. working this sunday and next

cooneyr

28th August 2012, 06:06

The thick & loose shingle at Birdlings Flat is a pain on a heavy bike! Last time I tried it I dropped the chain off the rear sprocket!. . . .

Its all bout technique. Keep moving fast enough and stay on top and it's actually a bit of fun. Get it wrong and there is a lot of pushing and sweating. Check outthis vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3N_9ENSnlQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Cheers R

brp

28th August 2012, 08:05

tow ropes come in handy .... thanks to brp for the use of his strap and all the others that helped pull my bike when i got a bit stuck near the top on saturday

Yah rear tyre looked like a racing slick once the mud had collected between ya worn down knobs.

Picked up on carrying a tow rope from a mate - he never leaves home without the famous three - Tow rope - chain link joiner - small pair of vice grips

Yeah as R said keep some pace on - on the loose shingle at Birdlings Flat - yah get a decent run up to do so - if ya try going through in 1st gear you will no doubt be toast - recall 3rd gear run up then down to 2nd towards the end

TA are ya planning on going in at Gebbies to Purua ?

Transalper

28th August 2012, 10:38

....TA are ya planning on going in at Gebbies to Purua ?

Might as well unless someone else wants to step up and finalise things?
I'd be happy enough with TangoCharlie's map.

Meet at the Taitapu garage at 10am, depart 10:30... Sunday.
Could potentially do Ahurini Rd on the way to Gebbies, then over Gebbies round to Bay View Rd etc etc to Purau, Western Valley as per the map.

TangoCharlie

28th August 2012, 12:02

Might as well unless someone else wants to step up and finalise things?
I'd be happy enough with TangoCharlie's map.

Meet at the Taitapu garage at 10am, depart 10:30.
Could potentially do Ahurini Rd on the way to Gebbies, then over Gebbies round to Bay View Rd etc etc to Purau, Western Valley as per the map.

Happy for you to sort the route as you are the GPS "Go to guy"

I don't mind giving Birdling Flat a try with a few mates along to help push / dig (which i didn't have last time....)

Transalper

28th August 2012, 12:11

Happy for you to sort the route as you are the GPS "Go to guy"

I don't mind giving Birdling Flat a try with a few mates along to help push / dig (which i didn't have last time....)

I am 'a' go to guy, I also have a goto guy.

See what happens over lunch re: Birdlings Flat.

TangoCharlie

28th August 2012, 20:36

Updated Route from Tai Tapu back to Teddington, it is about 150km return, for those that want to head back via the Port...

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Transalper

30th August 2012, 22:28

cynna

31st August 2012, 02:46

great video - wasnt expecting that so soon

TangoCharlie

31st August 2012, 11:17

Video from last weekend (put together in record time for me).... http://youtu.be/v8xJ_5pAh1U

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Nice work, as usual, kept meaning to ask, where did you get your quick release / adjust mirrors?

Transalper

31st August 2012, 11:31

Nice work, as usual, kept meaning to ask, where did you get your quick release / adjust mirrors?Ahh, the Double Take Mirrors (Linky to seller (http://www.doubletakemirror.com/))....
Quote from a thread by Rosie (Linky) (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/141474-Doubletake-mirror-review)

Got a set of these Double take Mirrors a week or so ago. I give them the thumbs up.

I got 2 x mirrors, 2 x 3"arms and 3 x ball mounts.
So cost NZ$153.50 + Foreign Currency Fee $3.84 according to my bank statement... and that's with the extra ball mount.
Took one week to arrive.
So far they are maybe less vibby on the Transalp than the originals but more vibby on J's DR650 (which has some Kawasaki mirrors on normally, hey they were free).
Yet to be tested on my DR650 (which I normally use Transalp mirrors on) and the CRF230 (which has a mount on the clutch side but no mirror normally).

I am thinking maybe some led wheel weights stuck to the mirror backs might quieten them down on the DR650 but in reality I can probably live with them just as they are as I've had much worse on other bikes.

Anyone around me wants to try them out when we ride together just ask.

They were fine on my DR650 and are good on the WR250 with stock gearing but if I do open road with trail gearing then they buzz, but so would the stock mirrors under same conditions.
On rougher tracks they can sometimes move (I sometimes turn the arms around to minimise that, or you could just fold them down anyway) and don't hang your helmet on them when parked unless you know they're done up tight.

thepom

31st August 2012, 11:38

Damn...looks like I missed a good ride...again.....

Transalper

31st August 2012, 23:09

Woo hoo two projects finished and it's only Friday night.... just 3 months since this one was recorded ! :shutup:
The Port Levy trailride from May 2012, here's my version... http://youtu.be/FeEV6xSADF4

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/FeEV6xSADF4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

I'm not taking the camera this Sunday, way to much of a video backlog on the PC already.

pete-blen

31st August 2012, 23:30

Ahh, the Double Take Mirrors (Linky to seller (http://www.doubletakemirror.com/))....

you are a cracker....:eek:
I have spent a week trying to find those dam things
couldn't remember what they were called:confused:...

cynna

1st September 2012, 02:42

whens the next trail ride like that? (apart from dalethorpe) i will be keen to go

Transalper

1st September 2012, 07:51

whens the next trail ride like that? (apart from dalethorpe) i will be keen to go
They are all listed at www.myrides.co.nz (http://www.myrides.co.nz/trail-rides-xidc53532.html)
Personally I'm not likely to get to many if any before DB1k day arrives. Had thought they could be good practice but not so much as they are dirt, DB1k challenges seem to be more chunky gravel/small rocks up hills and more water crossings than typical in these trail rides. Actually flag that, anything semi technical should help right? even if it only helps fitness and balance.
Found a rough video presumably from last years Flagpole ride at Glentunnel... http://youtu.be/Bncc00xBiLc

timg

1st September 2012, 10:43

I'm not taking the camera this Sunday, way to much of a video backlog on the PC already. Wot! No vid of me making a wally of myself :woohoo:

Transalper

1st September 2012, 14:58

Wot! No vid of me making a wally of myself :woohoo:

Careful, last man to say something like that got my full and undivided attention on the next slippery ride we went on. :nya:

cooneyr

1st September 2012, 21:41

whens the next trail ride like that? (apart from dalethorpe) i will be keen to go

I won't be going to dalethorpe cause life got in the way. Currently in nelson. Keep in touch about trail rides - I'll be looking for another ride if I can get to one!

brp

2nd September 2012, 07:25

Might as well unless someone else wants to step up and finalise things?
I'd be happy enough with TangoCharlie's map.

Meet at the Taitapu garage at 10am, depart 10:30... Sunday.
Could potentially do Ahurini Rd on the way to Gebbies, then over Gebbies round to Bay View Rd etc etc to Purau, Western Valley as per the map.

See ya then - Ahurini Rd sounds good TA - dont think been down it

Transalper

2nd September 2012, 16:35

Ye ha, all good fun today.
Darn bike is dirty enough from the ride home (via going back up Bay View) that it look so much like it's been near a trail ride that I'm going to have to actually wash it this time.
Rumour has it a couple of people let their bikes fall over on the Bayview decent this morning. Only a rumour though as no cameras were present at the time.

:rockon:

Edit: just discovered I've trampled mud inside the flat, now I'm going to have to get the vacuum cleaner out too !! :Oops:
Good thing it's now officially Spring.

brp

2nd September 2012, 16:54

Another cracker day - cheerz all

Beer going down like gods nectar :)

Great to see spots never seen before - cheers TA :rockon:

That diamond harbour shortcut - "pretty trick" and Ahurini Rd :niceone:

Shoshoni

2nd September 2012, 17:05

Yep another great ride, a couple of new spots that I didn't know where there.
I feel more tired from this ride than I did last weekend probably why I needed the lay down this morning :shifty:

TangoCharlie

2nd September 2012, 18:44

Yep another great ride, a couple of new spots that I didn't know where there.
I feel more tired from this ride than I did last weekend probably why I needed the lay down this morning :shifty:

I enjoyed the day and company of like minded blokes! Spent the last hour on the Procycle Web Site, lusting after the High Compression Piston & Cam, but at $US630 I might have to dream on!
They have the Cam Specs on the site, so I might ask around locally to see if I could get my one ground to these.?

Look forward to the next ride.

TangoCharlie

2nd September 2012, 18:46

Transalper

2nd September 2012, 18:56

....Can you advise the link for the tyre tool you talked about at Little River?

KB thread is here... Cool Tools (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/149244-Cool-Tools)
First post has a video then jump to post 71 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/149244-Cool-Tools?p=1130378011#post1130378011) for more details from our man, then check out the last pages to see what's left.

Transalper

3rd September 2012, 10:18

Speaking of cool tools I just added a post there about Tims tool for proping up the bike for chain lube/wheel removal on track.
There are here... http://www.endurostar.com/index.htm

Transalper

3rd September 2012, 17:50

The Avon City Suzuki run one... Linky to new thread here. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/152664-Avon-City-s-Tekapo-based-Adventure-13th-and-14th-of-October-2012)

TangoCharlie

3rd September 2012, 18:13

KB thread is here... Cool Tools (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/149244-Cool-Tools)
First post has a video then jump to post 71 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/149244-Cool-Tools?p=1130378011#post1130378011) for more details from our man, then check out the last pages to see what's left.

As soon as I saw the You Tube Clip, I had to have one! Got the last one he has made up. Can't wait to try it on my new 17" E09

TangoCharlie

5th September 2012, 20:21

Anyone fancy another ride this Saturday? Weather looks ok at this stage! Perhaps another Banks Pen adventure?...

brp

6th September 2012, 09:58

"Roger"

Be keen break it up a bit and head up the south-bank of Waimak to the gorge - stop in at Sheffield for one of their famous pies :D
then do pig saddle - starting whitecliffs end - when come out can decide if want to shoot up porters and go in back way to lake coleridge - come out hororata way - take shingle back towards Waimak and home ?

Meet at belfast peg hotel carpark - at 10am saturday if ya keen on doing this run ?

Transalper

6th September 2012, 10:07

"Roger"

Be keen break it up a bit and head up the south-bank of Waimak to the gorge - stop in at Sheffield for one of their famous pies :D...

I'd be keen, not sure of the names of all this (pig saddle?) so may or may not know what your talking about for after lunch.

I actually think Darfield has better pies and I want to call in on Don at Pit Lane so may bail out at the Darfield exit then catch back up if I have a quick lunch stop (quick, yea right :innocent:)

Mrs JATZ is heading Akaroa direction next weekend.
:rockon:

brp

6th September 2012, 10:51

Yeah sweet - gives us more time to chow down on pies ........

Pig Saddle - one end of it is where the tar seal ends past whitecliffs (just up road from glentunnel) - comes out back-end of Sheffield if I recall - decades ago since I use to rally old ladies 1800 in the wee hours with few mates onboard :D Either way as most probably know it nice rolling country in those parts - have a bit of an explore ......

cynna

6th September 2012, 11:17

damn im off to have a look at the canterbury motox champs - will see if i can talk my way out of it

Shoshoni

6th September 2012, 12:30

brp

6th September 2012, 12:59

damn im off to have a look at the canterbury motox champs - will see if i can talk my way out of it

Yeah more fun riding your own bike than watching someone else ride there's ;)

I'm keen to ride again :)

Sweet 10am - leave 10.20

The Lone Rider

6th September 2012, 13:59

JATZ

6th September 2012, 14:56

Mrs JATZ is heading Akaroa direction next weekend.
:rockon:

I'll be coming down on Friday morning to meet her, unless it's raining in which case I may just stay home.
Anyone know about "starvation gully" out Akaroa way ? It had been recommend as a nice ride :D

posted from the cab of my tractor :bleh:

Transalper

6th September 2012, 15:47

There's a engineer guy I know with a BMW who's put up a notice asking if any other stuff are interested in adventure riding.

Is there someone who's willing to give up their name and number and I can pass it along (or I can ask him the same)Can't he just read the thread?
I'll pm you my number but I prefer to do stuff via the forum mostly or email sometimes.

I'll be coming down on Friday morning to meet her, unless it's raining in which case I may just stay home.
Anyone know about "starvation gully" out Akaroa way ? It had been recommend as a nice ride :D

posted from the cab of my tractor :bleh:

Yes we know about Starvation Gully, it's a steep gravel/dirt road with a few sharp bends and at the end you have to turn around and leave the way you came. It climbs out of Pigeon Bay.
The whole Peninsular is a nice ride.

Box of riddles

6th September 2012, 15:53

Do you reckon a Drz400sm with avon distanzas or similar would be able to play with you lot?

Transalper

6th September 2012, 16:47

Do you reckon a Drz400sm with avon distanzas or similar would be able to play with you lot?

Only you could answer that question, you'll probably have to bring it out and have a go to discover the answer, so see you there... Belfast, The Peg Hotel carpark - at 10am Saturday 10:20 depart they say.

The Lone Rider

6th September 2012, 19:18

Can't he just read the thread?

He can. But I believe he generally holds the opinion that there are better things to be doing than being on a computer. So he won't.

brp

6th September 2012, 19:45

He can. But I believe he generally holds the opinion that there are better things to be doing than being on a computer. So he won't.

"Better things to be doing than having a hunk of plastic to your ear listening to some stranger wow on" tell him to get with the plan :D rides organised online and that is the forum (excuse the pun) most seem to prefer to use - crikey carn't have the man ringing in the middle of coro :D Tell him to get on a computer - think he will find it worth it when his beamer pinned round the pig saddle ;)

TangoCharlie

7th September 2012, 09:03

Image below shows the route from Sheffield to Whitecliffs via Pig Saddle. We could then carry on up to Lake Coleridge and Porter Pass maybe???
See ya at The Peg on Saturday.

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TangoCharlie

7th September 2012, 13:19

Have a quick look at these options?
The Red Route is about 45km around the Pig Saddle Block, the Pink Block takes in Lake Coleridge & Lyndon and is about 100km, the other two tracks are the N & South Waimak at about 50km each..
Happy to do any of them.

269601

brp

7th September 2012, 19:09

"Be on like donky kong"

Cheerz for the maps - go in at Waddington - Can always get pie a sheffield and double back to waddington, come out sheffield end and then take it from there ....... ?

mattsdakar

8th September 2012, 04:12

Have a good one fellas, were keen to join u but haven't managed to palm off the kids as wife working, next time!

brp

8th September 2012, 07:36

Cheers - meant be run akaroa way next weekend

brp

8th September 2012, 14:58

Cheers Boys ! :D

Shoshoni

8th September 2012, 16:02

Was an interesting ride & the weather didn't behave, still a lot of fun.
Now who took pics?

Crim

8th September 2012, 16:28

Yeah chur bro! Not me for pics - need a new tyre for the front and get off my arse and fit the E09 sitting in the garage on the back!
Tyre is still up :yes:- speedo still down :facepalm:

brp

8th September 2012, 16:40

That pig saddle way shorter than remembered as a teenager - missed Colgate part as thought crim wanted some air in springfield - as tango said be even better bit of road if it was blocked off to other traffic .....

"Boys in action"

Transalper

8th September 2012, 16:50

Well I'm feeling fairly tired again, only a 200km day again too. Makes me wonder how on earth do I survive the DB1k weekend??? oh I know, more of this practice stuff and grow the distance as we go.... other endurance/fitness exercise helps of course too, I'll start again tomorrow. Only about 4.5 months to prep. ok I'm not actually that tired.

Quite enjoyed the greasyness of today with the wet ground in the rain and the MT21 front, didn't like eating pies in the rain, so glad it stopped.
Those water crossings were getting deep, but thankfully appeared easy for everyone.

There could be a nasty rumour of the WR on it's side where they might say I had slowed to turn at a gate, front wheel washed in the deep stones, we stopped and I lay it down.
Again, there were no cameras present so it's all just bollix I say.

Fun day thanks guys, looking forward to the next one...again.

TangoCharlie

8th September 2012, 16:58

Thanks for the company guys, another great ride. Need to sort out those carb hoses so I can keep going through those water holes! Just fitted a new M21 on the Front and E09 on the Back, so ready for some more action!

brp

8th September 2012, 17:26

Yeah good to see country haven't seen in ages ......

The crew in my signature do long distance stuff TA if ya never looked ... cracker site explaning the science of riding a bike on different terrain :scooter:

Transalper

8th September 2012, 17:43

....The crew in my signature do long distance stuff TA if ya never looked ...
Yea, had looked a while ago, tis no problem, I'm a DB1k Veteran you know, I know what I'm doing.:blink:
Was just remembering a story I heard recently of where someone thought it was a good idea to have a go at the DB1k not realising how much more ride fit you need to be over their usual road riding.
Didn't end well.
All hear/say with out any hard evidence of the facts on hand but needless to say it pays to build up some adventuring stamina leading up to the event to be able to enjoy it fully and that's part of what I'm starting to do for myself already as I don't feel quite up to my normal fitness level for this time of year.

cynna

8th September 2012, 17:55

it pays to build up some adventuring stamina leading up to the event to be able to enjoy it fully and that's part of what I'm starting to do for myself already as I don't feel quite up to my normal fitness level for this time of year.

youre not going to make me mtb those passes on the rainbow road again are you? must have been bad because i forgot the name of them

are those pics at the waimak brp?

hope to get the bike out this sunday if i dont get made to work

NordieBoy

8th September 2012, 18:23

Was just remembering a story I heard recently of where someone thought it was a good idea to have a go at the DB1k not realising how much more ride fit you need to be over their usual road riding.
Didn't end well.
Sounds basically like everyone who tried the first DB :facepalm:

cooneyr

8th September 2012, 18:31

Sounds basically like everyone who tried the first DB :facepalm:

Umm we knew exactly what we were doing - first run was jusr a social ride dressed up as a endurance ride.:laugh: Yep it was abit of a miserable fail!

You sound like your getting soft or is it old TA? Rember folks its both mental and physical prep that you need. 10-15 hours riding per day even just for the 2 day run needs good mental stamina.

Cheers R

NordieBoy

8th September 2012, 20:10

Umm we knew exactly what we were doing - first run was jusr a social ride dressed up as a endurance ride.:laugh: Yep it was abit of a miserable fail!

Blame it on the TKC80's :no:

brp

8th September 2012, 23:01

youre not going to make me mtb those passes on the rainbow road again are you? must have been bad because i forgot the name of them

are those pics at the waimak brp?

hope to get the bike out this sunday if i dont get made to work

Yeah just south of the gorge

Yea, had looked a while ago, tis no problem, I'm a DB1k Veteran you know

Yeah know you old pro from way back - just thought might be some tips on there that you hadn't come across to conserve energy ........

brp

8th September 2012, 23:04

Umm we knew exactly what we were doing - first run was jusr a social ride dressed up as a endurance ride.:laugh: Yep it was abit of a miserable fail!

You sound like your getting soft or is it old TA? Rember folks its both mental and physical prep that you need. 10-15 hours riding per day even just for the 2 day run needs good mental stamina.

Cheers R

What mental prep can be done ?

NordieBoy

9th September 2012, 09:16

What mental prep can be done ?

I watched videos of Dakar and Erzberg.

Crim

9th September 2012, 16:47

Tyre is still up :yes:- speedo still down :facepalm:

Tyre still up :yes: - speedo now fixed :woohoo: - took the wheel off turns out the plate thingy with the lug thingys on it, that attaches to the screw thingy, that go into the slot thingys on the wheel had bent so I used a bit of precision engineering (read smacked it with a mallet on top of a piece of firewood) to straighten said piece - put it all back together and success!

Only two things annoyed me; I didn't take the opportunity to put new tyre on and I couldn't use a cable tie or duct tape in the operation (which I like to do whenever I operate on the old girl) :facepalm:

TangoCharlie

9th September 2012, 17:27

Woodman

9th September 2012, 17:28

(read smacked it with a mallet on top of a piece of firewood) to straighten said piece - put it all back together and success! :

Great to see you still have the original KLR toolkit.

Transalper

9th September 2012, 19:13

Just back from a 300km trip exploring the various roads / tracks on the Northern Eastern Banks Peninsula. I have found a beauty! The old Le Bons Bay Track from Takamatua up onto the Summit Road.

3 km of extreme 4WD track: steep, rutted, slippery and covered in large volcanic rocks. Wouldn't try it on anything bigger / heavier than a 650. Was glad to get to the top as didn't fancy a downhill version....

Tis a great track, been a while since I've done it, bit of it is in the last minute of one of my youtube vids (http://youtu.be/KRAoGJkL6pU?t=9m6s). I did prefer going down but if it's muddy at the moment I don't know.
Very keen to get back there on the WR but was hoping to have my gearing and tyres better sorted first.

The Robsons Bay one is fun too, done that on the Transalp. That one is grassy with a couple of steep bits. No rocks that I remember on the Robsons Bay one.

TangoCharlie

9th September 2012, 20:21

Tis a great track, been a while since I've done it, bit of it is in the last minute of one of my youtube vids (http://youtu.be/KRAoGJkL6pU?t=9m6s). I did prefer going down but if it's muddy at the moment I don't know.
Very keen to get back there on the WR but was hoping to have my gearing and tyres better sorted first.

The Robsons Bay one is fun too, done that on the Transalp. That one is grassy with a couple of steep bits. No rocks that I remember on the Robsons Bay one.

Was going to go down that, but it looked like a disused farm track, and wasn't sure if it went all the way to the bottom! The old Le Bons track would be perfect for the WR, need right Tyres and gearing! I was sweating like the proverbial by the time I got to the top! Rocks the size of rugby balls!

brp

10th September 2012, 18:35

I watched videos of Dakar and Erzberg.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u3IaRRwq_E

Around 2.45 good example what rider skill and torque can do .........

TangoCharlie

10th September 2012, 19:44

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u3IaRRwq_E

Around 2.45 good example what rider skill and torque can do .........

Reminded me of you blasting up the South Waimak and into that nasty ford!

cooneyr

10th September 2012, 23:38

What mental prep can be done ?

Go riding non stop till you almost out of gas (planned to occur at gge), take no more than 15 mins stop then ride home again.

Slightly more seriously - when you do go out for a ride like Pig Saddle etc, just get rid of all the social stops, or if you do stop, 2 min max. Learn to keep the brain in gear for 3-4 hours at a time. Doesn't have to be top gear. Tortise and hare type thing. Just need to keep moving.

Basically on a normal outing we stop often cause the social side of it is what makes it enjoyable. You don't have that much time to stop on a DB1k.

Cheers R

cooneyr

10th September 2012, 23:45

Just back from a 300km trip exploring the various roads / tracks on the Northern Eastern Banks Peninsula. I have found a beauty! The old Le Bons Bay Track from Takamatua up onto the Summit Road.

3 km of extreme 4WD track: steep, rutted, slippery and covered in large volcanic rocks. Wouldn't try it on anything bigger / heavier than a 650. Was glad to get to the top as didn't fancy a downhill version....

I'd be up for a Robinsons Takamatua loop. Last time I did Takamatua was around this time of year and it took two hours to do 2km on my old DR650. Lots of sweating and pushing. Bit easier on the EXC than the DR me thinks.

TA - your WRR needs more dirt and mud me thinks ;)

R

TangoCharlie

11th September 2012, 13:18

Anyone know if you can ride through Mt Cass, from Mt Cass Rd @ Waipara to Reeces Rd @ Ohimi

Transalper

11th September 2012, 13:52

Nothing joining the two on my Topos and Google Earth looks like a lot of paddock bashing, which would of course require several land owner permissions....
Never heard of anyone doing it not that that means anything.

neels

11th September 2012, 17:26

Anyone know if you can ride through Mt Cass, from Mt Cass Rd @ Waipara to Reeces Rd @ Ohimi
I've wondered about that one myself, shows as forestry roads on the topomap.

A quick google seems to point to it being Omihi forest in between, and like ashley forest and mt grey I don't think access will be getting better any time soon :no:

http://www.nzfoa.org.nz/news/forestry-news/893-041011forestrynews

It looks like there may be access into part of it, should you want to go look at trees ;)

http://www.projectcrimson.org.nz/images/file/crimson%20trail/Canterbury-Trail.pdf

Transalper

11th September 2012, 18:11

Oh I see where you looked, off Crofts Rd, I looked further out toward the coast, but yea, pretty sure it's all locked off.
We did look at a couple of other similar places between here and Motanau 5 or 6 years ago, but no go for them too.

Should ride to the end of those roads for a look as a random ride sometime.

Transalper

12th September 2012, 10:54

I'd be up for a Robinsons Takamatua loop. Last time I did Takamatua was around this time of year and it took two hours to do 2km on my old DR650. Lots of sweating and pushing. Bit easier on the EXC than the DR me thinks.

TA - your WRR needs more dirt and mud me thinks ;)

R

Right, well, with that in mind I've decided to move tyres up the list, I'm going to upgrade the rear tyre sooner rather than later, now in fact, I'll just have to pay the Van Rego later instead.
:shifty:

mattsdakar

12th September 2012, 12:34

Right, well, with that in mind I've decided to move tyres up the list, I'm going to upgrade the rear tyre sooner rather than later, now in fact, I'll just have to pay the Van Rego later instead.
:shifty:

So we'll be seeing you at the Glentunnel trail ride this Sunday??? :corn:

Transalper

12th September 2012, 12:38

So we'll be seeing you at the Glentunnel trail ride this Sunday??? :corn:

only if I could get there AND get in for FREE ! :bye:

TangoCharlie

12th September 2012, 18:25

This has a new date, the 23rd Not this weekend

brp

12th September 2012, 19:42

Go riding non stop till you almost out of gas (planned to occur at gge), take no more than 15 mins stop then ride home again.

Slightly more seriously - when you do go out for a ride like Pig Saddle etc, just get rid of all the social stops, or if you do stop, 2 min max. Learn to keep the brain in gear for 3-4 hours at a time. Doesn't have to be top gear. Tortise and hare type thing. Just need to keep moving.

Basically on a normal outing we stop often cause the social side of it is what makes it enjoyable. You don't have that much time to stop on a DB1k.

Cheers R

Cherz R - Good idea ! :niceone:

Reminded me of you blasting up the South Waimak and into
that nasty ford!

Apparently The Wizz kid behind me was glad I was ahead of him :D

mattsdakar

12th September 2012, 19:43

This has a new date, the 23rd Not this weekend

Cheers Steve lucky you mentioned it, I hadn't checked!
Didn't recognise you at work today in the hallway, penny only dropped later, didn't mean to snob ya :facepalm:

TangoCharlie

13th September 2012, 08:17

Cheers Steve lucky you mentioned it, I hadn't checked!
Didn't recognise you at work today in the hallway, penny only dropped later, didn't mean to snob ya :facepalm:
No problem mate, same response from me, I must have been on a mission! lol.

cynna

14th September 2012, 16:31

"Christchurch Offroad Motorcycle Club

Warning to all riders some a$&:;() has been putting wire across moto tracks and trails on Canterbury waimak etc a person has already been sent to hospital spread the word
Mike"

dont want to be paranoid but that was just posted on the chch offroad mc club facebook page

brp

14th September 2012, 16:35

"Cheers for the heads up"

cooneyr

15th September 2012, 21:44

cynna

16th September 2012, 17:10

"Cheers for the heads up"

that wasnt u doing a wheelie over the drop on the avondale bridge today was it? about 1pm

brp

16th September 2012, 22:51

that wasnt u doing a wheelie over the drop on the avondale bridge today was it? about 1pm

"Wasn't me officer" :Police: could of been mate stu on his pig, he was heading up the hill today - wheelies all round the place - gayhurst bridge be good one for bit of KTM back wheel action :ride:

pete-blen

21st September 2012, 11:01

I'm heading your way....:rolleyes:
Was in ChCh thurs & got a job...
Pretty easy the 2nd place I went to..
I start on the 1st oct...
now I'm packing everything up...

When's the next ride ?...

PS... anyone got :scooter: parking space..:eek:
no room where I will be staying in the short term..

Crim

21st September 2012, 11:17

pete-blen

21st September 2012, 11:33

Good stuff, Pete
where are you working and or staying (may be easier to get closer garage space) my garage is pretty full but may be able to squeeze one more in - I'll leave it up to you to tell the wife that her car now needs to be parked outside :devil2:
Cheers Crim

Working near the Sockburn roundabout , Racecourse Rd..
Staying in central ChCh for a while... short while I hope..

Transalper

21st September 2012, 12:28

I'm heading your way....

When's the next ride ?...
..
Ready when you are.

cooneyr

21st September 2012, 22:59

Working near the Sockburn roundabout , Racecourse Rd..
Staying in central ChCh for a while... short while I hope..

Welcome to shakey town. Sorry gge full of house renovations crap. Your work is not far from a couple of us. Even better there is Avon City Suzuki on Racecourse road (not that you have a suzi in your shed).

Cheers R

Transalper

22nd September 2012, 07:52

...Even better there is Avon City Suzuki on Racecourse road (not that you have a suzi in your shed)...

Technically it's Cnr Epsom & Main South Road which is basically the Sockburn roundabout and practically backs on to Racecourse Rd but not actually on Racecourse Rd.

Another nice weekend weather wise, looking like we're going to be lucky and get a good summer this time if it keeps up.:niceone:
Bikes still in single track trim, now what to do or where to go today...:wait: maybe just pop up and down Worsleys Rd for a change this afternoon.

Transalper

22nd September 2012, 19:44

...maybe just pop up and down Worsleys Rd for a change this afternoon.
Ended up walking up Dyers Pass to the Summit then along to and down Worsleys Rd a bit before side tracking on to a MTB track which runs parallel then back out on to Worsleys near the bottom of the 4x4 bit and home again today (22km and 5 hours round trip).
I can report that Worsleys from what I saw is quite dry now and so should be quite ridable (ground clearance and ruts permitting).

Intending to take the WR there Sunday about 1pm, anyone else want to play?

brp

23rd September 2012, 17:44

Went for blast out karaki beach with a mate, he was doing 100 k plus wheelstands most of the way to ashley river mouth on his pig, thumbs up from the 450 boys along the way ...... park up at the mouth on the beach and 10 minutes later the ranger pulling up .... was news to us but can only go as far as a red marker Karaki side of Woodend, ranger was good bugger and just wrote out a warning. He said speed limit was 30 km/hr :D

Transalper

25th September 2012, 19:05

Finally got my shit together and did a ride up Worsleys this afternoon.
Only fell over once in a oh shit which way should I go.. oh no I've stopped... weeee bang ! moment.
Showed me I need more practice climbing 'uneven ground'.
Gorse is encroaching on the track a little much in a few places too, I hate gorse.:mad:

chainsawbike

25th September 2012, 19:40

I can report that Worsleys from what I saw is quite dry now and so should be quite ridable (ground clearance and ruts permitting).

its not ridable in the rain?!
270618 270616 270615

snow on the other hand...
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that makes it challenging :)

Transalper

25th September 2012, 19:50

its not ridable in the rain?!

Nice one, I find it hard enough getting up there in the dry, not so keen to go when it looks like your photos.

brp

25th September 2012, 21:12

its not ridable in the rain?!
270618 270616 270615

snow on the other hand...
270621

that makes it challenging :)

How did ya get to the top if its not rideable in the rain ? :D

We did it in the middle of winter when it was raining, raised the rear end after that run as some of the large rocks scraped the pigs belly coming back down ...

junkmanjoe

30th September 2012, 12:45

Hello southern chaps.
After returning from aussy playing with big toys.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=270811&d=1348965732
My self and mate have also pick up work repairing your fine land.
We are hoping to be based Rangioura / Southbrook where office and depot is.
Wondering if anyone know of anyone with a house / flat in the area we could rent for a while.
due to start 2 -3 weeks time.

thanks all
JMJ
email junkmanjoe@msn.com
call 0272931335

Gareth123

30th September 2012, 13:11

Wondering if anyone know of anyone with a house / flat in the area we could rent for a while.

I have a spare room at my place in Rangiora. Not much room though. I'm only a 2 bedroom flat, just off the main street.

brp

30th September 2012, 18:32

Population really shot up out in rangoon since the quakes - demand for rental high - probably trademe with the rest looking best chance.

If comes to the worse you could always hire a caravan or pitch a tent and stay at the st johns baptaist camp site (some bible crowd owns the land) off top end of marshlands road (motorway end)

Few years ago had friends staying there and had container and a caravan parked up plus 2 kids 2 dogs - $70 a week including power onsite kitchen

Well run - clean - onsite caretaker - no bible bashers

TangoCharlie

1st October 2012, 16:33

If the weathers ok, I'm heading up to the new Greta Heights Dirt Bike Park on Sunday to check out the demo day and ride the $40 tracks.
Linton has some Gas Gas bikes on show, and I am kean to see the combined Clarke, Clutch / Rear Rear Lever in action....

brp

2nd October 2012, 09:31

Have fun big boy - any chance of yah getting some go-pro footage or photos of the mx track and trails ?

Cheers

brp

2nd October 2012, 11:46

Be keen to check out Hickory Bay or the "Robinson's Bay Hill" or both .......

TangoCharlie

2nd October 2012, 15:18

Have fun big boy - any chance of yah getting some go-pro footage or photos of the mx track and trails ?

Cheers

Sure can, (unless I crash) and will have to destroy it.....

TangoCharlie

2nd October 2012, 15:26

Be keen to check out Hickory Bay or the "Robinson's Bay Hill" or both .......

I cant make it on Saturday as working at Katmandu Aventure Race (Surf Life Guard Manager) at Brooklyns, but am keen to know if you can get down from the end of Goat Rock Road into Lavericks Bay.
I have been to the end track above the bay, but wasn't keen on heading down into the farm area by myself. It would make a great round trip if you can get through....

Transalper

2nd October 2012, 15:52

I'm good to go on Saturday.
Hoping to have new gearing on the WR to test out by then.

brp

3rd October 2012, 10:03

Cheerz Tango - good on ya serving ya community

Hope no farmer comes out with a shotgun if we check out the end of Goat Rock Road into Lavericks Bay :gob: :D

Hows meet 10.30AM on Saturday 6/10 at the Shell Garage on Colombo St and depart 10.45AM ? (Shell Garage - 500m from bottom of the hill on Colombo st)

pete-blen

6th October 2012, 12:42

The first week & half out of the way in ChCh..
Dam its boreing with out anything to do.."No bikes"
I hope to have them down in a few weeks..trying to find a
storage unit to put them in..But dam they want silly prises
for them aswell...Or maybe I'm just cheap:no:..

I'm sorting out all my crap at the moment... Its amazing
how much "I may just find a use for that one day crap..I have collected":facepalm:

Transalper

6th October 2012, 14:07

Good ride today, always a pleasure to ride with Shoshoni.
Now what on earth happened to brp?? We waited until 11am then went on our way over Dyers Pass.
Going down in to Governers Bay two XR650's passed us and we followed them all the way to almost Port Levy thinking brp was one of them, but lost sight before the start of Western Valley Rd and since no one was waiting to say turn here (guess it wasn't brp after all) we ended continuing round to Pigeon Bay and beyond.
Lots of gravel, hills and bays later (including a gravel stock road I don't remember ever riding before) it start raining then hailing so from Okains Bay we headed back up to the summit where the hail had settled making it look like snow (or was it snow?) and turned toward home.
:done:

brp

7th October 2012, 11:34

Communication breakdown

Didn't think anyone keen, we waited for ya in little river togo to robinsons bay, yeah that hail was full on there for a bit

Transalper

7th October 2012, 13:12

So it was you then?
5 posts above I said I was good to go.
We went near Robisons Bay but not actually that far... Pigeon Bay - down Dauvochell Stock Rd - up Pipers Valley Rd - Little Akaloa - Okains Bay - Summit 3rd time - Harmins Trk - home.
You have to stop at the major turns, we had no idea how you planned to get to Robinsons Bay.

Shoshoni

7th October 2012, 17:28

Communication breakdown

Didn't think anyone keen, we waited for ya in little river togo to robinsons bay, yeah that hail was full on there for a bit

Was a shame we all didn't stay together but still had a good ride even after the weather turned on us. Riding in the hail reminded me of playing paintball.