I'm looking for Christchurch Adv rides

[brp]

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.

Good etiquette to always confirm that you have seen the meeting place and time or I do not know if you have - I came in everyday looking for a reply - even several times on saturday morning.
If round lunch time Little River been a given on all kiwibiker runs I been on - you too could have had a cold pie :D

Yeah paintball good analogy - we both had MX gloves on and once got wet the chill factor was





something else - passer-bys probably wondered why two men were slumped over their bikes
cuddling their motors :laugh: ended up riding with no gloves and was much better

Look forward to seeing the vid tango ...

[Transalper]

Good etiquette to always confirm that you have seen the meeting place and time....
If round lunch time Little River been a given on all kiwibiker runs I been on.....

Yes, we suspected that may have been the problem... and I generally go for Little River for lunch, Akaroa is actually the traditional place but you really do have to leave earlier or take a more direct route to get to Akaroa anywhere near mid day.
Next time I think I'm going I'll be sure post again after the time/place is arranged.

[brp]

Yes, we suspected that may have been the problem... and I generally go for Little River for lunch, Akaroa is actually the traditional place but you really do have to leave earlier or take a more direct route to get to Akaroa anywhere near mid day.
Next time I think I'm going I'll be sure post again after the time/place is arranged.

Yeah especially when dealing with someone solid like yourself, thought strange you never replied and you had been in and replied to the WNR thread, was start of the week my first post to just see if anyone was keen before details ironed out and thought maybe something had come up - gearing issues or something in your life outside of motorbikes - Janet wanting you to whisk her away for a romantic weekend aboard the transalp .....

"Chalk it down to experience" prob good for us to all learn from - will be putting in future ride announcements can at least one person confirm the meeting time and place is suitable and you will be there - saves the potential for looking like a right tool parked up on a garage forecourt getting no gas or air or worse still they think you are casing the joint :Police: :D


(Think Akaroa Fish and Chip shop better folk to give your money to, than the little river cafe - might drop some balaclava's off for them next time passing - $4.40 for 600 ml bottle of coke :shit::facepalm::angry:)

[cruza]

Yeah especially when dealing with someone solid like yourself, thought strange you never replied and you had been in and replied to the WNR thread, was start of the week my first post to just see if anyone was keen before details ironed out and thought maybe something had come up - gearing issues or something in your life outside of motorbikes - Janet wanting you to whisk her away for a romantic weekend aboard the transalp .....

"Chalk it down to experience" prob good for us to all learn from - will be putting in future ride announcements can at least one person confirm the meeting time and place is suitable and you will be there - saves the potential for looking like a right tool parked up on a garage forecourt getting no gas or air or worse still they think you are casing the joint :Police: :D


(Think Akaroa Fish and Chip shop better folk to give your money to, than the little river cafe - might drop some balaclava's off for them next time passing - $4.40 for 600 ml bottle of coke :shit::facepalm::angry:)

Seen the prices on some of their Art they have on display.........:gob:

[brp]

I can well imagine :blink: prefer not to support greedy buggers and enable them to continue :no:

[Peeteey]

Had a great ride at this new park today. Main track is 15km of assorted terrain including grass paddocks, shingle farm tracks, single trail, and few testing hill climbs. There is also a MX track using natural / steep terrain. Well worth a look. I am trying to upload a lap vid...

Cool, look forward to seeing it. Been curious about that place for a while now, will be good to check it out.

[Shoshoni]

Since there's talk about going to Oxford for the next WNR is anyone interested in going via the Waimak?

[TangoCharlie]

Avoncity Suzuki have postponed this weeks Tekapo weekend due to the expected weather bomb!
Bugger as I had a room booked at Peppers! And now for a $ lesson.
Booked it on line and saved $20.00, when I canceled the booking they said I had to pay a $50 fee.
I then asked for my refund balance and was told that they would give me a credit for 12 months on future bookings!
Final straw was that they then charged me the $50 cancel fee on top of the $100 room fee I had already paid, so it ended up costing me $150.00 for a $100 room that I didn't use!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cynna]

went for a lap around the waimak today and the north track is blocked off so its best to go via harrs rd(?) rather then buynons (?) rd. should have taken a photo of the street signs ..... think thats what they were called

[NordieBoy]

Avoncity Suzuki have postponed this weeks Tekapo weekend due to the expected weather bomb!
Bugger as I had a room booked at Peppers! And now for a $ lesson.
Booked it on line and saved $20.00, when I canceled the booking they said I had to pay a $50 fee.
I then asked for my refund balance and was told that they would give me a credit for 12 months on future bookings!
Final straw was that they then charged me the $50 cancel fee on top of the $100 room fee I had already paid, so it ended up costing me $150.00 for a $100 room that I didn't use!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Get hold of them about that. You should be refunded the room fee minus the cancellation fee.

[TangoCharlie]

http://youtu.be/FtZHxiraSYM

Finally sorted out the video compression.
Try this version, has a bit more footage if you can be bothered watching it.
Well worth a visit...

[Transalper]

Since there's talk about going to Oxford for the next WNR is anyone interested in going via the Waimak?

Tempted but I'm just not sure what to do.
Could be a bit of a test for the Transalp with it's roady tyres on. Just put a new E08 on rear needs scrubbing in and don't know what to expect from the Avon Gripster up front on gravel. Tending to swing toward a yes now.

[Transalper]

went for a lap around the waimak today and the north track is blocked off so its best to go via harrs rd(?) rather then buynons (?) rd. should have taken a photo of the street signs ..... think thats what they were called

Harrs Rd is the direct way in to that ford we had to zig zag through the field to get past the wash out.
How's that ford now?

[Transalper]

Had major trouble converting and loading this, so sorry for the quality...
Yea, format/compression/something needs changing for picture quality. Can go to you and see what you're working with sometime, maybe make some suggestions.

Track looks ok, open Sundays only 9.30 to 3.30, $40 per Rider.

I'd like some decent tyres then keen to go, but trying to save my tyre change for the DB1k so that they are fresh for that. :argh:

[brp]

Avoncity Suzuki have postponed this weeks Tekapo weekend due to the expected weather bomb!
Bugger as I had a room booked at Peppers! And now for a $ lesson.
Booked it on line and saved $20.00, when I canceled the booking they said I had to pay a $50 fee.
I then asked for my refund balance and was told that they would give me a credit for 12 months on future bookings!
Final straw was that they then charged me the $50 cancel fee on top of the $100 room fee I had already paid, so it ended up costing me $150.00 for a $100 room that I didn't use!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers for the Vid - good to see what the terrain like ....... ears pricked up when heard the two stroke sound - been awhile ...

As for your booking - be sure to put a "Glowing report" on http://www.tripadvisor.com/ Mrs manages a motel from time to time and apparently trip advisor ranking are very important to most moteliers etc

[cynna]

Harrs Rd is the direct way in to that ford we had to zig zag through the field to get past the wash out.
How's that ford now?

the ford is all fixed and just part of the road again now. yep so harrs is the best way in now - not sure how long the rest of the track is closed. slowly losing access with that gate still locked after the mx track as well. they dont seem to be in any hurry opening up the bit on the south side that was clsed for forestry either

[Shoshoni]

Looks like they might be putting Cheese Cutter Wire on Diversion Rd now also. 271457 271456

[neels]

*sigh*

I remember the good old days, when I could ride my TC100 anywhere on the waimak I so desired, or gas up in rangiora and head out playing around the ashley forest roads.

Are people that much more antisocial these days that you have to keep them out, or are the osh laws so draconian that you can't risk letting them in?

I know back then I never caused anybody any problems hooning around on my little 2 smoker, I just wanted to go for a ride, much like now really.

[brp]

Asked a Ranger why Waimak roped off all over the place - "Cause some people were not staying on the tracks - going all over the show and killing nesting bird life - particularly along the river edge".

Suspect their other motive is to one day charge for the use of the MX track and even possibly river tracks .......

[boombz96]

hey guys im new to Christchurch just moved here from aussie and have just brought a drz400 and looking to do some trail and adventure rides. i work at the port of lyttelton which means i am working on most weekends but have days off during the week. so if anyone is keen to show me some places round Christchurch or do any type of riding would be much appreciated

just drop me an email gbboombar@gmail.com

or drop me a txt : 0223068991

[brp]

Hi boombz96

Just as easy to hook the rides up on here and others can tag along if they wish - I'm available during the week to ride too.

Yah up to much tomorrow morning - could show ya some single track up the Waimak river - meet ya in the Belfast Hotel Carpark ?

[boombz96]

yea i would come out except i have to drop my mum at airport and i get my bike droped off the end this week waiting for a part

[brp]

K dude ........

[cooneyr]

Not sure how this long weekend will play out jsut yet but I'm thinking about a day out on a trail ride somewhere (road reg to get there). Waimak was where I was thinking given every other river will have higher than normal flows.

Anybody interested?

Cheers R

[brp]

Interested :2thumbsup

[brp]

Just posted a topic in meeting and events to see if there might be some more folk keen to explore Canterbury, adventure style but do not know this topic exists.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/153893-Canterbury-Weekday-Weekend-Adventure-Rides

Be good "Get Out There" more often as well as good training for those doing the Dusty .....

[Transalper]

Keen as, there's lots of places to go... anyone want to give me access to an unlimited FREE fuel supply for the next several months, a year even?

I have subscribed to the new thread.

[brp]

Nice one ! Yeah might chuck 38 tooth sprocket or less on to help with fuel - marked difference between the 38 motard and 43 trail

When they were asking $27 entry fee into the whitebait festival in latimer square this weekend makes trip to Aka's seem extremely good value for money though :D

[brp]

Hickory Bay this Saturday guys if ya keen http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/153893-Canterbury-Weekday-Weekend-Adventure-Rides

[boombz96]

hey guys i just got my bike and have a few days off this week was wondering if any one would like to show me around some dirt tracks.

cheers drop me an email on gbboombar@gmail.com
or drop me a txt on 0223068991

[brp]

Ya free tomorrow ? Could meet ya in belfast hotel carpark at 11 AM and cruise up Waimak river tracks

FYI Started this topic yesterday http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/153893-Canterbury-Weekday-Weekend-Adventure-Rides

[boombz96]

yea that should be awsome ay im just waiting on a phone call from the boss to make sure i got tomorow off but i would say i do i will send u a txt if i carnt make it anyway

[brp]

Sweet - Can always go Thursday or Friday instead if ya have the joys of work ...

[boombz96]

yea should be good for tomorrow havent had a phone call yet where abouts in belfast do u want to meet

[brp]

Doing Waimak trails tomorrow if anyone wants to join us ......... more info at the link ..... Cheers

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/153893-Canterbury-Weekday-Weekend-Adventure-Rides?p=1130419844#post1130419844

[smithmZXR]

Hi,

I've just got my new bike and keen to do some rides. Aka or more inland please let me know if any going, pref suited for road bike. cheers!

[cynna]

Doing Waimak trails tomorrow if anyone wants to join us ......... more info at the link ..... Cheers

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/153893-Canterbury-Weekday-Weekend-Adventure-Rides?p=1130419844#post1130419844

was out there today (tues) lots of puddles - made me wish i had my waterproof socks on - and a tyre with some knobs left on it

[brp]

Cher for the heads up - Sounz like could be hard work on some of the single track ......

Still running ya bald rear :D

[Shoshoni]

There's talk about going to Hurunui for pizza next WNR anyone interested in splitting off and doing the gravel section.

[brp]

How much gravel section is there ? Is it possible to get up there mostly off road - Karaki beach to Woodend - Ashley Mouth to Amberely etc ? Tide factor .....

[Transalper]

ChCh to Hurunui... Normally I would expect to go via Rampaddock Rd, not the beach. Turn left at Amberley, goes thru some nice valleys, some seal, some gravel, couple of straights and pops out near the Hurunui.
Map attached.
I'd like to go but am unlikely to attend at this time... all down to the fuel supply being diverted to the following weekend's Amuri Area School Fundraiser Trailride.

[brp]

Cheers for the map - I'll make a copy of that.

(Was looking at a way to avoid so much tar on my knobbs ..... Worth watching them disappear for the Peninsula ;) )

Have a cracker trail ride next weekend ..,..

[Shoshoni]

ChCh to Hurunui... Normally I would expect to go via Rampaddock Rd, not the beach. Turn left at Amberley, goes thru some nice valleys, some seal, some gravel, couple of straights and pops out near the Hurunui.
Map attached.
I'd like to go but am unlikely to attend at this time... all down to the fuel supply being diverted to the following weekend's Amuri Area School Fundraiser Trailride.

Yep that's basically the Route. Can turn off after Waikuku and go through Sefton bypass Amberley altogether.

[Transalper]

Ok, the WNR Adventure option, I'm in, will be on the Transalp with pillion on board.

Assuming there's only a few of us I'm thinking we should try depart a couple of minutes early and blow past the first roady regroup point at Chaneys corner to get a bigger jump on them, though even doing this they'll still beat us to the Pizza.

[timg]

Ok, the WNR Adventure option, I'm in, will be on the Transalp with pillion on board.

Assuming there's only a few of us I'm thinking we should try depart a couple of minutes early and blow past the first roady regroup point at Chaneys corner to get a bigger jump on them, though even doing this they'll still beat us to the Pizza. Hmmm, might tag along. Don't think I've been some of those roads before :banana:

[cynna]

anyone keen to take there bike out on the new motard track at ruapuna?

seen this on face book

"Dirt-bikes on 21/18 inch wheels welcome as well (no knobblies though). Proper supermoto racing in Chch (Ruapuna) will finally be held on 10th Nov (followed by a motard/dirt-bike only track-day on 17th) - spread the word please. At least 10 entrants are needed... message Shoutout Events for more info."

[Crim]

Anyone keen on a quick Lees loop tomorrow afo? - plus look at the post above (didn't want to hide it for you cynna)

[mattsdakar]

anyone keen to take there bike out on the new motard track at ruapuna?

seen this on face book

"Dirt-bikes on 21/18 inch wheels welcome as well (no knobblies though). Proper supermoto racing in Chch (Ruapuna) will finally be held on 10th Nov (followed by a motard/dirt-bike only track-day on 17th) - spread the word please. At least 10 entrants are needed... message Shoutout Events for more info."

Had seen that post in the Motard section of KB
Might have to dust of my motard wheels thou think my road slicks will be a bit scary on the grass...might be better to use my dirt wheels with intermediates???? choices choices! :2thumbsup

[dino3310]

anyone keen to take there bike out on the new motard track at ruapuna?

seen this on face book

"Dirt-bikes on 21/18 inch wheels welcome as well (no knobblies though). Proper supermoto racing in Chch (Ruapuna) will finally be held on 10th Nov (followed by a motard/dirt-bike only track-day on 17th) - spread the word please. At least 10 entrants are needed... message Shoutout Events for more info."

wheres Ruapuna, if its close to hamilton im in.....

man that would be awesome:headbang:

[McWild]

How does everyone rate the Worsely's rd 4wd track in terms of difficulty compared to things like the roads of the Dusty Butt, and just adv riding in general?

I'm new to adv riding and gave it a go yesterday, dropped the bike about a million times and ended up stuck in a ditch near the top and coasting back down after the bike wouldn't start. Definitely the most challenged I've ever been on a motorcycle. Definitely counts as an adventure for me!

But if that's the sort of difficulty that I can expect on every proper adventure ride then I wonder if I've made a big mistake. Or maybe if I just need more practice.... (definitely).

[Transalper]

Nice one McWild, I often fall off once on trips up that one (not every trip), don't usually fall off going down it and I can get the Transalp down it but never tried taking the Transalp up, saved going up for the smaller bikes... DR650 or smaller.
I'd rate Worsleys as more difficult than most adventures for reasons of the depth and amount of the ruts. DB1k is not really a ride for novices due to the overall distance each day as much as the terrain.

You need to hook up on a Lees Valley, waimak loop, or a CCC loop to start then progress to do Rampaddock Rd to Hamner to Edwards and Mailings Passes and back in a day to get a taste of DB1K type riding.
Other stuff I want to do soonish would be a ride in to Big River (Reefton) and the Porika/Braeburn/Maruia Saddle. Add the Rainbow key to exclude more seal and make another loop.

[brp]

"Starting in the deep end Mc Wild" - I like your style :niceone:

Transalp - What tyres will you be running for the Big River ride - be lot of tar to get there ?

Still undecided what tyres will go for when T63's shot - (might get 2000 k's out of them) wondering
how long E09's would last doing rides with bit of tar on an XR ...

How does the average punter go shod with a e09 front and e07 rear on the challenge sections of the DB1k ?

(Maybe train with e07 rear and then whack knob on back for DB1k, like the experienced one said - be prepared for change in weather)

[Transalper]

I hear the Mitas C02 is liked by some XR650 owners. I put about 2 or 3 on the DR650, the knobs are tall so move around a bit especially when new but held on ok.
I only own two rear tyres for the WR so far and bearing in mind there will be quite a bit of seal getting north I might indeed be best to put the stock Bridgestone TW302 back on.
Will continue to use the Perelli MT21 front until it's all gone. Got Mitas C16 rear and C17 front coming for DB1K.
Front end traction is the one I'd worry about more for most stuff now days... DB included I suppose. Still like a good rear but more concerned about the front.

Someone (Buddha?) used the Tractionator HT (http://www.motoz.com.au/shop_proddetails.asp?prodID=100) available from Dirtzone in ChCh (http://www.dirtzone.co.nz/) on a XR650 (1dayer) last DB1k. Wonder what he thought of that?

[brp]

Yeah the dreaded washout has to be avoided !

Another set of rims be the go .....

Cheers for the tyre options :niceone:

"Have a cracker blast tomorrow"

[dino3310]

I hear the Mitas C02 is liked by some XR650 owners. I put about 2 or 3 on the DR650, the knobs are tall so move around a bit especially when new but held on ok.
I only own two rear tyres for the WR so far and bearing in mind there will be quite a bit of seal getting north I might indeed be best to put the stock Bridgestone TW302 back on.

thought of that?

have a look at the shinko 244, bits 4 bikes have them, i had mine delivered for a total of $108. me and mxnut are running them and im really impressed with the longativity and traction both on road and gravel havent been on the muddy stuff yet. there out lasting my usual TW302's and my mx tyres.
rear only though, AC10's rule the front of my pig.

value for money there my pick for semi aggressive knobs
http://www.bits4bikes.co.nz/accessories/shinko-motorcycle-tyres/1176.aspx

[McWild]

Cheers TA and BRP, it was a laugh either way, but resisting the temptation to try again isn't easy. Can't stand letting things beat me like that.

TA thanks for the adventuring advice. I am still considering the DB as Sam (Casualty on here) keeps nagging me, but would want to get in a heap more practice over the Summer. Although applications to enter close soon right? So might not be able to. We'll just have to wait and see I guess. I'll definitely keep those routes in mind.

[cynna]

I hear the Mitas C02 is liked by some XR650 owners. I put about 2 or 3 on the DR650, the knobs are tall so move around a bit especially when new but held on ok.
I only own two rear tyres for the WR so far and bearing in mind there will be quite a bit of seal getting north I might indeed be best to put the stock Bridgestone TW302 back on.
Will continue to use the Perelli MT21 front until it's all gone. Got Mitas C16 rear and C17 front coming for DB1K.
Front end traction is the one I'd worry about more for most stuff now days... DB included I suppose. Still like a good rear but more concerned about the front.

Someone (Buddha?) used the Tractionator HT (http://www.motoz.com.au/shop_proddetails.asp?prodID=100) available from Dirtzone in ChCh (http://www.dirtzone.co.nz/) on a XR650 (1dayer) last DB1k. Wonder what he thought of that?

both buddha and i used the tractionator on our xrs last year. not sure if they were the it or ht tho. i would recommend them. did around 1700km then sold the bike and it still had tread.

got less then 3 from c02, tkc80, just over 3 for t63 and about 5 from e09. so for the price i would get the tractionator

[cynna]

me and thepom are doing lees valley on saturday if anyone wants to come. probably head up the south side of waimak this time. will meet around 10.30 but will confirm with meeting place if anyone wants to come

[pete-blen]

me and thepom are doing lees valley on saturday if anyone wants to come. probably head up the south side of waimak this time. will meet around 10.30 but will confirm with meeting place if anyone wants to come


yer a week to early...:(
Put it back a week..I'm in...:rolleyes:
bringing the bike down this week end..

[Shoshoni]

me and thepom are doing lees valley on saturday if anyone wants to come. probably head up the south side of waimak this time. will meet around 10.30 but will confirm with meeting place if anyone wants to come

Was just thinking about posting to see if anyone wanted to go this weekend, so I'm keen was I thinking about it last Friday but it was too windy for my liking.

[NordieBoy]

have a look at the shinko 244, bits 4 bikes have them, i had mine delivered for a total of $108. me and mxnut are running them and im really impressed with the longativity and traction both on road and gravel havent been on the muddy stuff yet. there out lasting my usual TW302's and my mx tyres.
rear only though, AC10's rule the front of my pig.

value for money there my pick for semi aggressive knobs
http://www.bits4bikes.co.nz/accessories/shinko-motorcycle-tyres/1176.aspx

Can't stand the 244's now (got one on the back of the DR).

I put it in the MT21 rear camp. A good tyre if you like rear wheel steering and spinning it up. No good for low speed tractoring in hardpack with loose stuff on top.

The E07 rear at 18psi matched to an E09 front at 20psi would be a hard combo to beat on the DB for a 650 type bike.

[dino3310]

just had it offroad on sunday, nowhere as good as my usual mx tyres but did the job required comfortably had no probs with tractoring but then be slightly different soil types.
best way to steer an XR... from the back:msn-wink::laugh:

[cynna]

Was just thinking about posting to see if anyone wanted to go this weekend, so I'm keen was I thinking about it last Friday but it was too windy for my liking.


does 10.30 this sat at the peg suit u? just the 3 of us so far

[Shoshoni]

does 10.30 this sat at the peg suit u? just the 3 of us so far

Sounds good see you there.

[brp]

Hope to make it saturday too

Cheers for the further tyre tips - the tractionater looks good value ...

[Transalper]

does 10.30 this sat at the peg suit u? just the 3 of us so far
Not sure if it is worth posting this but.... if I wasn't busy I'd have been keen.

[cynna]

right so 10.30 at the peg on sat. i wont be back on the net b4 then but heres my number if any problems 02102892738

[cynna]

yer a week to early...:(
Put it back a week..I'm in...:rolleyes:
bringing the bike down this week end..

im free next sat so how bout banks pennisula?

[Shoshoni]

Had a blast today weather was on our side the fords and river crossings went with out any hiccups.

[brp]

Yeah M8 good ride good company

Here's the site I was wowing on about

http://www.flamesonmytank.co.za/

http://www.flamesonmytank.co.za/ride.htm

Heres that site Col where ya prob get cheap lens for ya go pro

http://www.aliexpress.com - single purchases

http://www.alibaba.com - bulk lots


Think were on trademe for $50 at one stage


See some of you boys next saturday .....


Cheers

[cynna]

thanks for the links - will have a look

had a great ride and didnt SEE anyone fall off....

banks penisula this saturday if anyone else is keen. followed by a quick beer at the wheatsheaf

[thepom]

I didnt see anyone fall off either......

[brp]

Nah diidn't see no off's .......

See can get those replacement lens cheap from the source - US$15

http://gopro.com/hd-hero2-accessories


Resonable on ebay too, prob better postage deals

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=gopro+lens&_sacat=0&_from=R40


Suprised at all different types can get - even night vision :cool:

[cynna]

on the gopro site thats the same lens replacement kit i got but its only for the housing not the camera - they are the ones people are selling on trademe

those night vision cost ones is the type of replacement i need (well a nornal version) but at those prices cheaper to get a new camera. watched a link on youtube on how to repace the lens and it seems pretty tricky

might just put up with my blurry bit untit it gets worse. heres what it looks like from the biketoberfest ride

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G0njc3waWc&list=UUTZhZNdIyzFzY8PSLquMe4g&index=1&feature=plcp

[pete-blen]

9th November 2012, 15:22cynna

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yer a week to early...
Put it back a week..I'm in...
bringing the bike down this week end..



im free next sat so how bout banks pennisula?

:yawn: Back up to Blen this weekend....
I will turn up for a ride when yer least expect it..:violin:

[Peeteey]

im free next sat so how bout banks pennisula?

I could be keen for that bro, so long as manage to get the broken chain back on the DR :)

[brp]

on the gopro site thats the same lens replacement kit i got but its only for the housing not the camera - they are the ones people are selling on trademe

those night vision cost ones is the type of replacement i need (well a nornal version) but at those prices cheaper to get a new camera. watched a link on youtube on how to repace the lens and it seems pretty tricky

might just put up with my blurry bit untit it gets worse. heres what it looks like from the biketoberfest ride

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G0njc3waWc&list=UUTZhZNdIyzFzY8PSLquMe4g&index=1&feature=plcp

Got bit skewed whiff there - bit like going to the mac bar lolllllol :facepalm:

Sure I've seen those little black lens somewhere - you could email gopro, if no joy you could have good hunt round alibaba on both site formats,
no doubt the wide angle lens for $89US on ebay be made in China - made in china another site :D (With them being so huge can take sometime to find what you want - and have to try different search terms - think like a chinamen trying to write in english :D)

The smudge looks similar to when they fog up - octoberfest run looked fun ......

[Shoshoni]

I wont be able to make it this weekend, my friends reminded me that I have a prior engagement I didn't know it was Christchurch Show Day

[cynna]

looks like its me and brp if he is still keen

does 10.30 suit again? and whats a good meeting place?

if anyone else is keen then we are probalby heading to hickory???? bay - not sure how to get there so hope brp does

[brp]

Keen as

http://home.nzcity.co.nz/weather/weatherdetail.aspx?wla=5

[brp]

10.30 sweet - could meet ya on linwood ave opposite linwood primary school - shoot thru the tunnel round the bays ?

[cynna]

10.30 sweet - could meet ya on linwood ave opposite linwood primary school - shoot thru the tunnel round the bays ?

is that the school by eastgate??? sounds good. can only make saturday as busy fri and sun

that weather link sent me to invercargil - chch looks a wee bit better. will keep an eye on it and see what it looks its doing tomorrow

[brp]

Changed the link

Yeah one opposite eastgate - looks good day - see ya saturday

[Peeteey]

looks like its me and brp if he is still keen

does 10.30 suit again? and whats a good meeting place?

if anyone else is keen then we are probalby heading to hickory???? bay - not sure how to get there so hope brp does

I'm keen, so long as I can get the new chain on the bike ok. I'll meet you as you go around the bays, will PM you ...

[Buyasta]

How challenging a ride will it be this weekend?.. I just picked up a DR650 on Monday, and I'm keen to have a go at some adventure riding, but I have zero experience, so I'd be wanting to start off with some fairly easy rides.

[Peeteey]

How challenging a ride will it be this weekend?.. I just picked up a DR650 on Monday, and I'm keen to have a go at some adventure riding, but I have zero experience, so I'd be wanting to start off with some fairly easy rides.

Woo Hoo! Well done that man! If the other guys are keen for a fast blat or some serious stuff then I'll show you some easy stuff and we can have a chilled cruise.
Around the peninsula is mainly dirt roads so not hard at all :D

[Crim]

Woo Hoo! Well done that man! If the other guys are keen for a fast blat or some serious stuff then I'll show you some easy stuff and we can have a chilled cruise.
Around the peninsula is mainly dirt roads so not hard at all :D

I am still tring to get my ducks in a row (don't wait for me) - but if it does happen I am easy both ways -hard and fast (or as hard and fast an overweight underskilled novice can go on an overweight underskilled behemoth) or easy cruise- :yes:

[Shoshoni]

10.30 sweet - could meet ya on linwood ave opposite linwood primary school - shoot thru the tunnel round the bays ?

I've gotten a reprieve so I am now able to join in on some fun also, could we have another meeting place say the BP Station on the corner of Linwood Ave & Raupo St?

[cynna]

I've gotten a reprieve so I am now able to join in on some fun also, could we have another meeting place say the BP Station on the corner of Linwood Ave & Raupo St?

ok that sounds good then since i will need to fill up

[cynna]

How challenging a ride will it be this weekend?.. I just picked up a DR650 on Monday, and I'm keen to have a go at some adventure riding, but I have zero experience, so I'd be wanting to start off with some fairly easy rides.


its nothing too challanging - just go at your own pace and dont push yourself. someone can wait at turnoffs etc so you know which way to go

[Buyasta]

its nothing too challanging - just go at your own pace and dont push yourself. someone can wait at turnoffs etc so you know which way to go

Sweet, sounds good.


Woo Hoo! Well done that man! If the other guys are keen for a fast blat or some serious stuff then I'll show you some easy stuff and we can have a chilled cruise.
Around the peninsula is mainly dirt roads so not hard at all :D

Awesome, cheers for that Peeteey. :D


I'll see you guys on Saturday at the BP then.

[brp]

I've gotten a reprieve so I am now able to join in on some fun also, could we have another meeting place say the BP Station on the corner of Linwood Ave & Raupo St?

Sweet - good idea - yeah know the one next to the cemetery on Linwood Ave

Yeah no worries Buyasta - just shingle and tar

[MTW]

Well it's about time I got my feet wet with a ride as well. Will be my second time on shingle on the Pegaso (first on a hill)...so keen for an easier ride too.

See you all at the BP at 10.30

[bushy]

All the stars are aligning for me today:woohoo: so will see you all at BP

[Buyasta]

Heh, I'm glad I was too tired and sore to do Jubilee and Bossu with you guys, the sky suddenly got real dark a coupla km before Tai Tapu and it started drizzling a little, so I had to pull over and switch back to my clear visor and chuck the rain cover back over my tail bag, but I still had time to stop for petrol and get home and halfway outta my gear before the thunder and heavy rain started. :D

Anyways, thanks for the ride guys, it was pretty tiring, but fun.

[MTW]

What a day!! Bit of everything thrown in there, rain, damp shingle, dry shingle, dry roads, wet roads, hail!! Glad to hear at least one of us didn't get wet.

The heavens opened at Birdlings flat and stayed open, until I got home...guess what...suns out now.:angry:

But it was worth it. Had a fantastic day out, thanks to all for their patience, has given me a lot of confidence on the seal and also a lot of confidence in the tyres I fitted.

Looking forward to the next ride already.

[Peeteey]

Great ride today, thanks folks!
Great to meet a new face or two and some new bikes too :yes:

Long before the group I was following on the way home reached Lyttelton, I was firmly ensconced in a piping hot shower. Bloody brilliant!

Here's a coupla pics from the day, only 28gb of video footage to sort through now :D
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[TangoCharlie]

Gutted I couldn't make today's ride, but keen for an outing on Sunday?

[pete-blen]

Gutted I couldn't make today's ride, but keen for an outing on Sunday?

Sunday!..as in tomorrow?
I is free :shutup:.."as in nothing planed"

[Shoshoni]

Here's a couple more pic's of today's ride.

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[TangoCharlie]

Was thinking of heading North, maybe Motunau, Hurunui Mouth, Gore Bay, Cheviot, Lemmington Road, Hurunui River and home?

Meet at at he Peg Hotel?

[Transalper]

Temporary link to download a zipped .gpx file of the tracklog for those that wanted.... here. (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/62877090/2012-Nov17-HickoryBayRide.zip)

[pete-blen]

Was thinking of heading North, maybe Motunau, Hurunui Mouth, Gore Bay, Cheviot, Lemmington Road, Hurunui River and home?

Meet at at he Peg Hotel?

Think I know where that is.... Time?

[Peeteey]

Temporary link to download a zipped .gpx file of the tracklog for those that wanted.... here. (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/62877090/2012-Nov17-HickoryBayRide.zip)

Sweet, thanks man.

[Transalper]

Was thinking of heading North, maybe Motunau, Hurunui Mouth, Gore Bay, Cheviot, Lemmington Road, Hurunui River and home?

Meet at at he Peg Hotel?

What do you mean by the second Huruni River bit? If you use Random Spur Rd and Kaiwara Rd to get to Culverden after Cheviot (or even without Random Spur) then you have effectively a version of the CCC loop.
Some talk of doing that in a few weeks but don't let that stop you.

[TangoCharlie]

I wasn't planning on doing the full CCC as not sure of full route, was just going to do Eggleston, Kaiwara and Etheton Roads back to SH1. Good luck finding tools, too early start for me given number of red wines consumed....

[TangoCharlie]

Think I know where that is.... Time?

What ever suits, how about 1000am?

[pete-blen]

What ever suits, how about 1000am?

Ok ...... see yer at 1000am :shit:

[brp]

Impressed with how well the two new guys went - would have been absolutely buggered doing all those k's on the peninsula for the first time - well done !

Pint at the wheatsheaf served us well - crap weather had passed once we were ready togo ...


Cheers all for the day

[whatastoner]

Yep. Great day out on some new trail. Full face helmet next time me thinks.

[TangoCharlie]

Ok ...... see yer at 1000am :shit:

1000am it is, just reliving my youth watching Led Zeppelin Celebration DVD, they haven't aged well, but I guess the same could be said for me. :laugh:

[bushy]

Impressed with how well the two new guys went - would have been absolutely buggered doing all those k's on the peninsula for the first time - well done !

Pint at the wheatsheaf served us well - crap weather had passed once we were ready togo ...


Cheers all for the day


Ha Ha I was thinking that you and Cynna made the right move as we were getting wet.....sure enough half an hour later the sun came out!!

Cool ride today, lots of roads I have never been on. 350kms all up for me. New Procycle seat is the biz!

See you all on the next one..Cheers

[Peeteey]

1000am it is, just reliving my youth watching Led Zeppelin Celebration DVD, they haven't aged well, but I guess the same could be said for me. :laugh:

The new Celebration Day concert from the o2 in London? Didn't know it was out on DVD already! I know it's going to be nothing like how they were but I really wanna see it!
I've got quite a few of the young whipperSnappers I teach playing Whole Lotta Love, Stairway, Ramble On etc :D

[TangoCharlie]

The 2007 concert DVD was released here on Friday!
It is great!

[TangoCharlie]

:no:
Too wet for me, I am getting soft in my old age, only ride for pleasure not a shower!

[pete-blen]

:no:
Too wet for me, I am getting soft in my old age, only ride for pleasure not a shower!


:cold: :violin:

all good... sunday... Humm think I will head to church & book in a :sunny: day for yer...:laugh:

Next time

[MTW]

Impressed with how well the two new guys went - would have been absolutely buggered doing all those k's on the peninsula for the first time - well done !

Pint at the wheatsheaf served us well - crap weather had passed once we were ready togo ...


Cheers all for the day

Thanks, felt very awkward at first but got more and more relaxed as the day progressed, really did appreciate the help, advice and support.

Walked in the door feeling really good when I got home, had dinner, a few wines, sat on the couch by the fire and then the aches started, arms, back, thighs...yep..."absolutely buggered" sums it up nicely.

[Crim]

thanks for a good day fellas, TA did you find your tools? Was just a fuse so I am back to having a headlight

[Transalper]

Headed out about 8am in the rain, just back from looking.
No sign of them. Boo.
Having another think about what I want to replace and what I wont bother with.

[cynna]

Ha Ha I was thinking that you and Cynna made the right move as we were getting wet.....sure enough half an hour later the sun came out!!

Cool ride today, lots of roads I have never been on. 350kms all up for me. New Procycle seat is the biz!

See you all on the next one..Cheers

was thinking of you guys when the sun came out......

the next weekend i am free is sat 22 dec - thinking of going to hamner and doing edwards and mallings pass - will post something closer to the time. there is another thread from .chris who is also in the molesworth/rainbow area the same day

[jubby]

anyone keen to take there bike out on the new motard track at ruapuna?

seen this on face book

"Dirt-bikes on 21/18 inch wheels welcome as well (no knobblies though). Proper supermoto racing in Chch (Ruapuna) will finally be held on 10th Nov (followed by a motard/dirt-bike only track-day on 17th) - spread the word please. At least 10 entrants are needed... message Shoutout Events for more info."

I took part in the have a go day on Saturday, second hand adv tyres on my gasgas, had an awesome day. Another one coming up on December 23, ideal oppurtunity for the chch adv community to get out and have a go, ride your adv bikes or if you have a dirt bike lurking in the shed throw an old set of your adv tyres on and away you go.

If any of you guys out there have any old tyres that you are looking to get rid of (not knobblies), offer them up to guys with dirt bikes keen to have a go, may be a good way of getting rid of them, I will be interested in some more to pass onto mates with dirt bikes keen to have a go.

[Peeteey]

I took part in the have a go day on Saturday ...

Sounds cool, do you have a link so we can check it out? Cheers.

[jubby]

Sounds cool, do you have a link so we can check it out? Cheers.

http://www.facebook.com/ShoutoutEvents

[pete-blen]

Think I might point the bike in the direction of the Y-mac & or lees valley
on sat or sun......Or anywhere theres gravel & NO bloody traffic lights..

[Crim]

heya pete - still looking for a wee go round the waimak tomorrow or sunday? - mother in law staying must get out of the house!

[pete-blen]

heya pete - still looking for a wee go round the waimak tomorrow or sunday? - mother in law staying must get out of the house!

I ended up at work 2day.... So sunday it will have to be..

[Crim]

A mate and I are going round Lees Valley tomorrow - but I have to be back in town by 14:00 so will be on the bike out of the drive about 3 minutes after the final whistle in the footy - reckon in Rangoon by about 08:30 - if that suits?

[pete-blen]

A mate and I are going round Lees Valley tomorrow - but I have to be back in town by 14:00 so will be on the bike out of the drive about 3 minutes after the final whistle in the footy - reckon in Rangoon by about 08:30 - if that suits?


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Sounds good....
Where & when do we meet up ?

[Crim]

what about Caltex RangiVegas at 08:45

[pete-blen]

what about Caltex RangiVegas at 08:45

Oki doki.....:yeah:

[Crim]

Thanks guys - good day (hope that person up the valley pulls through!)

a wee pic of Levi "whatastoner" Sherwood in action

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[Peeteey]

Thanks guys - good day (hope that person up the valley pulls through!)


What happened to "that person up the valley"?

[Crim]

a head on between a 4x4 and a wee car - didn't look good, 3 cop cars 2 fire engines and the rescue chopper

[bushy]

Thanks guys - good day (hope that person up the valley pulls through!)

a wee pic of Levi "whatastoner" Sherwood in action

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Great shot Crim, the perfect day for it! will make the next one!

Not good to hear of the accident in there.

[Shoshoni]

a head on between a 4x4 and a wee car - didn't look good, 3 cop cars 2 fire engines and the rescue chopper

It looked like a strange place for it to happen also.

Was a cracker day for riding hope to do it again soon, when are we doing the CCC loop anyone know?

[pete-blen]

Was a great ride guys....
Good to get on roads I havn't riden before..

[brp]

Great shot Crim, the perfect day for it! will make the next one!

Not good to hear of the accident in there.

Awesome shot :niceone: good skills on the camera crim and stoner on da bike

[Transalper]

....Was a cracker day for riding hope to do it again soon, when are we doing the CCC loop anyone know?

Assuming the river levels remain low enough some people doing the Leithfield to Waipara pub ride (mostly dirt bikes) from Leithfield Pub at 10am on Saturday (1st Dec).
Could start the CCC ride by attending that then and there, include the river ride one way on the way up?
Expect some soft gravels, bit of sand and wet feet through to Waipara, then head to Motanau or Culverden to pick up the CCC depending upon the direction you want to go round.

cooneyr is snowed under with other stuff he has to do so said go without him.

[brp]

"What's all this talk about the Christchurch City Council - they sponsoring the ride ?" :D

Ya got a map of the complete route please ?


Cheers

[Transalper]

"What's all this talk about the Christchurch City Council - they sponsoring the ride ?" :D

Ya got a map of the complete route please ?


Cheers
No and No.

[Peeteey]

"What's all this talk about the Christchurch City Council - they sponsoring the ride ?" :D

Ya got a map of the complete route please ?


Cheers

Here's a vid from the one we did last year , I think it has a map in there somewhere too ...


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

[Transalper]

It's Saturday now (the Pub Ride).

I'd still like to do the two together as one big ride Saturday.
Link to .gpx file (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/62877090/PubRide-CCC-plan.gpx) with approximate route to be navigated in DB1k off road mode or it will fail.
Might have to right click and save as to get the .gpx.

[cooneyr]

It's Saturday now (the Pub Ride).

I'd still like to do the two together as one big ride Saturday.
Link to .gpx file (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/62877090/PubRide-CCC-plan.gpx) with approximate route to be navigated in DB1k off road mode or it will fail.
Might have to right click and save as to get the .gpx.

Thats the latest version of the CCC that we did last attempt. The other (original) version was via Limestone Rd (paper Rd) then out to Gore Bay and around to Culverden.

Yer - sorry way to much going on at the moment.

Cheers R

[Transalper]

...The other (original) version was via Limestone Rd (paper Rd) then out to Gore Bay and around to Culverden....I remember Limestone Rd but am not prepaired to send people that way.
There is of course the option of bypassing Limestone Rd and still going through Gore Bay but I quite liked version 2 too.

[TangoCharlie]

I remember Limestone Rd but am not prepaired to send people that way.
There is of course the option of bypassing Limestone Rd and still going through Gore Bay but I quite liked version 2 too.

I am keen as have missed the other CCC rides for various reasons.

When & where are we meeting?

[Transalper]

When & where are we meeting?
Saturday 10am at the old Leithfield Pub carpark(ish) to include the Riverbed/beach bit or I guess let me know if you are coming but skipping the river and meet an hour and a half to two hours later at the Waipara Pub for just the CCC loop bit.
I actually have no idea how long it will take on the rivers and beach road between Pubs.

Was hoping to hear from Shoshoni whether he is able to go Saturday as it was him that wanted to go in the first instance.

[Shoshoni]

I'm keen just waiting to get a part fixed I pick it up Friday, I should be ready for Saturday fingers crossed.
Not sure what way round you peeps want to go, I have no time constraints except to stop and let my arse rest.
Are the beach roads like Bayleys Rd Between Birdlings Flats & Taumutu.
Also is the Leithfield Pub the one by Old Main North Rd & Mill Rd?

[Transalper]

My fingers are crossed for you too then.

Leithfield meeting point as I understood it is indeed around about the corner of Mill Rd and Old main North Rd. There is river access almost right there as a continuation of Old Main Nth Rd.
Don't know if that Pub is actually still operating, heard that it suffered damage but no recent news and this will be my first time past it in several years.
As to the Beach roads.... have not ridden the Pub to Pub route but have been told you can ride on the beach on the sand (bit like Ninety Mile beach I assume) or use some kind of road just in from the beach which I assume to be firmer and less sandy than the beach itself. You can see wheel tracks on Google Maps along the beach edge just north of the end of Newcombes Road but they disappear later so the beach may be easier to navigate on. Could pick up Golf Links Rd at Amberley beach. I really wish I had a track log to follow but going to have to make it up as we go.
I have been up and down the river that runs through Leithfield but not done much of the Waipara one other than a little geocaching very near the SHW1 bridge.
If the Transalp was my only bike I would be happy to have a go at this ride with E09's on but since the WR is there and will be more fun and less likely to need a hand with on the river beds I will be using that.
DR should be fine, again better with E09 style tyres for any soft bits. I remember some of the river by the Leithfield being like the Eyre River or Selwyn riverbed with a mix of gravels big and small and reasonably shallow water to zig zag through. Heaps of fun on a warm day. Waipara river will be wetter... so I'm told.

As for CCC direction/version, maybe we just repeat the last one, go via Ethelton, skip the seal bit through Gore bay? Not much in it either way.

[brp]

Here's a vid from the one we did last year , I think it has a map in there somewhere too ...


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

Thank you Peeteey - :niceone:

[Transalper]

Thank you Peeteey - :niceone:

Hey, you were talking about using android GPS apps for the dusty butt, give that .gpx in my earlier post (#892) (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/133817-Looking-for-Christchurch-Adv-Rides?p=1130438930#post1130438930) a whirl to see how well that set up might work. Have to send you up front to see what happens.
Better than the map you asked for.

[whatastoner]

Sorry guys, can't make it this weekend, doing the Chatto Creek 1000 on the AT.
Had a blast the other day. Came back through the Waimak North side. Got lost in the bush early on, but found those climbs off the road as in your vid TA. A great day and thanks for that photo Crim.
Spot on.
Have a drift or two on the beach Saturday.

[pete-blen]

I could be a starter...
BUT.. how soft/lose is the sand/gravel...
I have a 3/4 worn 705 on the rear of the XT..
Really don't want to replace it till the DB1K..

[Transalper]

I could be a starter...
BUT.. how soft/lose is the sand/gravel...
I have a 3/4 worn 705 on the rear of the XT..
Really don't want to replace it till the DB1K..

That is a somewhat subjective question and at this stage your guess is as good as mine as this is my first time through 90% of the Leithfield to Waipara bit. How heavy is the XT in your hands?? I don't think/imagine it is as sinky as the Birdlings Flat gravels or if it is hopefully it's only very short bits like that before the stones grow in size and firm up again.
From Waipara the rest is mostly well formed gravel you'll love with a couple of lumpy and grassy bits that should not be too much of a problem on anything. Got SkinneyBirdman on the 650 Transalp on video getting up them bits with E07's on throwing mud at me. Good view or two up top too.
Join us at Waipara Pub if you have doubts. I'm just not sure how much time we need to get there.
About to have a look at the (now old) 4x4 books I have to see if they have anything on the river/beach/river bit there.

edit.. they are in the 4x4 books (rivers and beach bits as well as the CCC loop roads) but not particularly helpful in describing the river and beach bits in a way that would be useful to this conversation.

[Transalper]

It is said to take an hour to get from Pub to Pub.... once we get started so meeting at 10, guessing we'll be having a drink at the Waipara pub at 11:30 before moving on to do the Cheviot/Culverden bit. Wonder where lunch should be, early at Waipara or near 2 at Cheviot? Guess we'll play it by ear.

[TangoCharlie]

Went in from the Amberley Golf course end earlier this year on LTZ250 Sports Quad, I recall a hell off a lot of river crossings and deep shingle. River was up and Quad started floating so turned back!

Not sure how the heavy DR650 will cope! Great on the RM250 but not so good on SH1

Might meet you at the Waipara Pub, or will risk the rivers if plenty of others able to push....

[neels]

Did the waipara from pub to beach and back on my XL250, no real issues a few loose gravel parts that take a bit of grinding through, and need to pick your river crossings in a few places depending on what the river is like. Usually there are 4wd tracks to follow, and don't forget to stop at plateau in the loop of the river with the fun hillclimb tracks.

Would like to join you, but can't see it happening at this stage....

[pete-blen]

Waipara pub at 11:30 sounds do-able...:clap:
Think I will bail on the sinky stuff...:baby:

[TangoCharlie]

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Is this the intended main route? Motunau, Blythe Valley, Gore Bay and into Cheviot and beyond?

Still thinking about the Leithfield / Kowai & Waipara river excursions legs....<_<

[Transalper]

....Is this the intended main route? Motunau, Blythe Valley, Gore Bay and into Cheviot and beyond?...
We could do something similar to that but was thinking of skipping Gore Bay and including Random Spur Rd is a must.
Take one .gpx from quoted post below and drop on to Google Earth..... tick all 3 boxes and the thing should load.

....
Link to .gpx file (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/62877090/PubRide-CCC-plan.gpx) with approximate route to be navigated in DB1k off road mode or it will fail.
Might have to right click and save as to get the .gpx.

[TangoCharlie]

We could do something similar to that but was thinking of skipping Gore Bay and including Random Spur Rd is a must.
Take one .gpx from quoted post below and drop on to Google Earth..... tick all 3 boxes and the thing should load.

That sounds great!
Just an idea! How about doing the river phase on the way back rather then first! That way if we get wet or drown a bike we are nearly home, rather that just starting a 250km ride?

[Transalper]

That sounds great!
Just an idea! How about doing the river phase on the way back rather then first! That way if we get wet or drown a bike we are nearly home, rather that just starting a 250km ride?

Could probably tie the rivers back in on the way back except I'm tacking the Cheviot, Culverden bit on to an existing plan by others I want to go with to do the rivers/beach.
They are only doing the Rivers/beach both ways.
Also been told by yet another party that finishing the rivers/beach at the Waipara end means you've washed the salt off the bikes by the time you get out. Exiting at the Leithfield not such a good rinse off which is why I thought of doing it going North then bailing from the return and doing the CCC to finish.
Guess I should have kept the trips separate but since the river ride took us so close to the start of the CCC and too late now I'm not backing out of either part.
I'm prepared for the wet feet but am not planning to drown a bike though I guess that's what the spark plug spanner is for. A drowned bike will make us late to Waipara so no body do that please.

[bushy]

Could probably tie the rivers back in on the way back except I'm tacking the Cheviot, Culverden bit on to an existing plan by others I want to go with to do the rivers/beach.
They are only doing the Rivers/beach both ways.
Also been told by yet another party that finishing the rivers/beach at the Waipara end means you've washed the salt off the bikes by the time you get out. Exiting at the Leithfield not such a good rinse off which is why I thought of doing it going North then bailing from the return and doing the CCC to finish.
Guess I should have kept the trips separate but since the river ride took us so close to the start of the CCC and too late now I'm not backing out of either part.
I'm prepared for the wet feet but am not planning to drown a bike though I guess that's what the spark plug spanner is for. A drowned bike will make us late to Waipara so no body do that please.

I so wish i had a free day to join this ride. Amberley beach to the Waipara pub is a great ride I have done a few times. Last time I dislocated shoulder when the XR decide to misbehave. Was an interesting ride out.

That was a few years ago but If I recall correctly the beach section between Amberley and the river could be rode either high on the soft shingle - or low, depending on the tide, on packed shingle, either way you weren't far away from the firm stuff off the beach and with a group shouldnt be a problem for most bikes.

Once into the river its a wet ride with lots of river crossings, but mostly short crossings. More to worry about going through Lees valley with the Okuku river (depending on the level of the Waipara of course)

This leg would be a great way to start the day. Wish I could make it, have a great ride.

[Transalper]

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This leg would be a great way to start the day. Wish I could make it, have a great ride.

That's good, was getting a bit nervous about it, especially with no guide since he now has to work. Pity no one else who has done it is joining us so far.
Couple of videos on youtube make it look like a typical riverbed with a mix of gravels and water. Think the 4x4's are further inland/upstream on the Waipara.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w6ejmDn0_o&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w6ejmDn0_o&feature=related)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPnvLplGAgg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPnvLplGAgg)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmojwMt9IaA&feature=plcp (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmojwMt9IaA&feature=plcp)

I'm going to have to bring a camera just for that bit.

[bushy]

That's good, was getting a bit nervous about it, especially with no guide since he now has to work. Pity no one else who has done it is joining us so far.
Couple of videos on youtube make it look like a typical riverbed with a mix of gravels and water.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w6ejmDn0_o&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w6ejmDn0_o&feature=related)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPnvLplGAgg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPnvLplGAgg)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmojwMt9IaA&feature=plcp (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmojwMt9IaA&feature=plcp)

I'm going to have to bring a camera just for that bit.

1st vid on beach is what it is, easy near the surf. 2nd vid on river bed is also typical of ride to Waipara up river.

Once into the river bed just follow the fairly well worn tracks. You cannot (shouldn't) get lost!! there are a couple of table top plataeu sort of areas to have a bit of fun on, the first one can dislocate your shoulder, the one mid way through has a nice wee hill climb challenge if you dare, other than that just follow the river and enjoy the refreshment at the pub.

envious....not!!

[Shoshoni]

That's good, was getting a bit nervous about it, especially with no guide since he now has to work. Pity no one else who has done it is joining us so far.
Couple of videos on youtube make it look like a typical riverbed with a mix of gravels and water. Think the 4x4's are further inland/upstream on the Waipara.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w6ejmDn0_o&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w6ejmDn0_o&feature=related)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPnvLplGAgg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPnvLplGAgg)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmojwMt9IaA&feature=plcp (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmojwMt9IaA&feature=plcp)

I'm going to have to bring a camera just for that bit.

Watching the first clip I'm thinking no way would the DR be able to handle that with me on it, the second clip with the 4wd's looks less painful.
Also I would rather get the harder stuff done at the start of the ride, last year's CCC loop was about 350k's so it was along day.
I guess we will see how it goes on the day.

[ADVGD]

Watching the first clip I'm thinking no way would the DR be able to handle that with me on it

A decent rear tyre and you'll be fine, there will plenty of pushers if you do get stuck, it may just cost you a few beers at the pub!

[brp]

1st vid on beach is what it is, easy near the surf. 2nd vid on river bed is also typical of ride to Waipara up river.

Once into the river bed just follow the fairly well worn tracks. You cannot (shouldn't) get lost!! there are a couple of table top plataeu sort of areas to have a bit of fun on, the first one can dislocate your shoulder, the one mid way through has a nice wee hill climb challenge if you dare, other than that just follow the river and enjoy the refreshment at the pub.

envious....not!!

I dared with the XR shod with E07's - was a tentative experience - we did the pub to pub run and was hooking into a jug of speights in what seemed
less than half an hour - not a very long run - mate bent his rim up on his XR on the granite :facepalm:

[NordieBoy]

That's good, was getting a bit nervous about it, especially with no guide since he now has to work. Pity no one else who has done it is joining us so far.
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I'm going to have to bring a camera just for that bit.

That's what makes it an adventure :woohoo:

[pete-blen]

That's good, was getting a bit nervous about it, especially with no guide since he now has to work. Pity no one else who has done it is joining us so far.
Couple of videos on youtube make it look like a typical riverbed with a mix of gravels and water. Think the 4x4's are further inland/upstream on the Waipara.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w6ejmDn0_o&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w6ejmDn0_o&feature=related)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPnvLplGAgg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPnvLplGAgg)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmojwMt9IaA&feature=plcp (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmojwMt9IaA&feature=plcp)

I'm going to have to bring a camera just for that bit.

don't look like a place to take a Shinko 705 slick ....:no:
Could be a LOT of pushing going on...:sweatdrop

[Transalper]

don't look like a place to take a Shinko 705 slick ....:no:
Could be a LOT of pushing going on...:sweatdrop

I agree so unless you're name is NordieBoy I wouldn't expect anyone to. I wouldn't, but would still have a crack at it on the Transalp if I had no other bike AND it had fresh E09's or similar on.
Will see you at the Waipara Pub for the rest of the ride. :niceone:

[Shoshoni]

With the rain we got last night & this morning will you still be doing the pub to pub run?
Anyone want to meet at the Peg and travel together from there?

[Peeteey]

Anyone know if this rain has affected the rivers much? I've done some
searching and can't find anything that lists current river levels or flow. Any
ideas?

[ADVGD]

I agree so unless you're name is NordieBoy I wouldn't expect anyone to.

NordieBoy's tyre selection should be illegal, he rides near road style tyres in places I would only strictly use aggressive off-road tyres, and then the bugger never falls off :scratch: We all know the story of how Robert Leroy Johnson sold his soul to the devil at the crossroads to be able to play the blues, well I think NordieBoy sold his common sense to the gravity god for unlimited verticalness :p



Anyone know if this rain has affected the rivers much? I've done some
searching and can't find anything that lists current river levels or flow. Any
ideas?

This is a good resource for water flow readings:
http://www.ecan.govt.nz/services/online-services/monitoring/river-flows/Pages/River-flow-north.aspx

[Transalper]

I've been watching the ECAN site for ever.
As far as i can tell we will be in the Waipara Teviotdale area and it's level has risen insignificantly in the last 24 hours... not that I know what a significant rise there may be but it's still looking quite low to me. January/February/March this year were lower and has not been that low since.
Waipara White Gorge is a ways up stream and I think we may be able to ride up there too (as the 4x4's did in one of those video links) but not this trip for me.

I will of course look again in the morning but at this stage I'm still going for a look at the rivers unless I find I'm by myself at Leithfield.

[TangoCharlie]

With the rain we got last night & this morning will you still be doing the pub to pub run?
Anyone want to meet at the Peg and travel together from there?

That suits me, what time at The Peg?

[Shoshoni]

That suits me, what time at The Peg?

Ok I'm all set and ready to ride, how doe's 9:30am sound?

[TangoCharlie]

Ok I'm all set and ready to ride, how doe's 9:30am sound?

C U at 930, we can push each other through the shingle lol

[TangoCharlie]

Sorry we got split up at the end!
I was blindly following Pete, and we missed you guys turning off, then I lost him as well out the back of Amberley!
350km and I am knackered now!
Planned on a MX Ride at Greta Valley on Sunday, will have to see how I feel in the morning!
Getting too old for two days riding back to back....

[Transalper]

Yep, good ride.
Apparently combining the Leithfield to Waipara Pub river ride with the CCC wasn't such a good idea but I had a blast and it was a good day for it.

[Shoshoni]

We left Carl on the first stage, bailed out the river is too soft for the DR would have been knacked for the rest of the day.
Waited for Carl at the Pub till 12 :drinkup: then everyone decided to get going, but that didn't stop him from beating us to Random Spur:chase:

We waited for you guys for a few minutes but you didn't turn back so we headed down Mound Rd and caught up with Pete in Amberley.
It was a good day out and the track is in better condition than last year.

[pete-blen]

I was blindly following Pete,


I'm the last bugger yer should follow:laugh:..... I have NO idea where I'm going:facepalm:...

That was a great day... those tracks/roads were real fun...

[NordieBoy]

NordieBoy's tyre selection should be illegal, he rides near road style tyres in places I would only strictly use aggressive off-road tyres, and then the bugger never falls off :scratch: We all know the story of how Robert Leroy Johnson sold his soul to the devil at the crossroads to be able to play the blues, well I think NordieBoy sold his common sense to the gravity god for unlimited verticalness :p

It's worked so far.

I've had this fiddle made of gold on trademe for a while though and no one is interested in it for some reason.

[Transalper]

The tool tubes I spoke of on Saturday (for those of us who don't want to or just don't make our own stuff very well)....
http://thetooltube.com/ToolTube.html
http://thetooltube.com/MegaTube.html

Those are the two sizes I have on the way.:wait:

[ADVGD]

The tool tubes I spoke of on Saturday (for those of us who don't want to or just don't make our own stuff very well)....
http://thetooltube.com/ToolTube.html
http://thetooltube.com/MegaTube.html

Those are the two sizes I have on the way.:wait:

They look good, I just spent $75 on bottle cages for the back of my boxes about 4 weeks back, I would have preferred these to tell you the truth. Please repost this info 4 weeks ago, thanks :p

[Shoshoni]

Anyone interested in riding to Lake Taylor this weekend.
Don't know if we can get access to Lake Sumner unless someone knows what the deal is with that.

[pete-blen]

Anyone interested in riding to Lake Taylor this weekend.
Don't know if we can get access to Lake Sumner unless someone knows what the deal is with that.


wheres Lake Taylor ?.... off to do the google earth thing...

edit......... Amberley & turn left.... "or something like that"
could be a starter........

[Shoshoni]

How does Sunday sound 10am meet at the Peg.
The Peg is the Pub on the corner of Main North Rd & Dickeys Rd.

[pete-blen]

How does Sunday sound 10am meet at the Peg.
The Peg is the Pub on the corner of Main North Rd & Dickeys Rd.

:niceone:....
quess what... I know where that is..:bleh:

EDIT.....................
Sorry won't beable to make it.... Xmas shoping with the boy....

[cynna]

anyone going to take there adv bike on the drag strip this sunday?

open to all bikes so who is going to be the quickest adv bike..............

[cooneyr]

anyone going to take there adv bike on the drag strip this sunday?

open to all bikes so who is going to be the quickest adv bike..............

Doh - sold my 950. That would have been fun. I suspect the 450 is just as fast to about 80kph though (if you can flick through the gears quick enough).

[cynna]

there is another thread about a few people doing a ride including edwards and mallings pass. thepom and i are heading up early on sat 22 dec just to do the 2 passes and back so if anyone wants to come let me know

[Peeteey]

Hey kids, here's a video from the Waipara river ride some of us did a while back. Bloody good fun!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIPMz4N-FO0

[Shoshoni]

there is another thread about a few people doing a ride including edwards and mallings pass. thepom and i are heading up early on sat 22 dec just to do the 2 passes and back so if anyone wants to come let me know

Thinking about joining you, what time are you guys thinking about starting off?

[ADVGD]

there is another thread about a few magnificently handsome people doing a ride including edwards and mallings pass. thepom and i are heading up early on sat 22 dec just to do the 2 passes and back so if anyone wants to come let me know

There will be 3 of us leaving early from Karamea, meeting up with the number 1 criminal at Waimangaroa, heading to St Arnuad to tee up with a dodgy norfie (.chris) at St Arnuad between 1 and 1:30, fueling up and should be hitting Mailings at around 2:45ish. This will make 5 riders in total heading down Rainbow (as far as I know).

[cynna]

Thinking about joining you, what time are you guys thinking about starting off?

its just me leaving chch on sat now - thepom is standing me up. not sure what time im leaving - 9am maybe. let me know if u r keen

[cynna]

There will be 3 of us leaving early from Karamea, meeting up with the number 1 criminal at Waimangaroa, heading to St Arnuad to tee up with a dodgy norfie (.chris) at St Arnuad between 1 and 1:30, fueling up and should be hitting Mailings at around 2:45ish. This will make 5 riders in total heading down Rainbow (as far as I know).

u doing edwards as well? will prob bump into you guys along the way somewhere

[Crim]

yeah but we are not starting till 1 or so from North end of rainbow - if you lot do Edwards first and then we may catch up on Mailing :yes:, if you do Mailing first reckon you'll be way ahead of us all the way :weep:

[whatastoner]

Cynna. Would like to join you on Saturday. Haven't done those passes before. Where and what time are you planning on leaving?

[Shoshoni]

its just me leaving chch on sat now - thepom is standing me up. not sure what time im leaving - 9am maybe. let me know if u r keen

9am sounds good, meet at the Peg. We can either do the gravel roads or black top to Hurunui then pit stop at Hamner before heading out.

[ADVGD]

if you lot do Edwards first and then we may catch up on Mailing :yes:, if you do Mailing first reckon you'll be way ahead of us all the way :weep:

+1

We'll aim to be at St Arnaud at 1pm, fuel up and push on so we can get to Mailing Pass at a fairly early time. Would be good to catch up

Cheers

[cynna]

9am sounds good, meet at the Peg. We can either do the gravel roads or black top to Hurunui then pit stop at Hamner before heading out.


9 it is then. whats the gravel roads to hurunui? sounds better then the road

[cynna]

Cynna. Would like to join you on Saturday. Haven't done those passes before. Where and what time are you planning on leaving?

so that makes 3. 9am at the peg

[cynna]

dont forget to reg with doc to get into the passes


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/


also just seen the dates for clarance reserve are up
Dates
Friday, 11 January to Sunday, 13 January 2013
Friday, 18 January to Sunday, 20 January 2013
Friday, 25 January to Sunday, 27 January 2013
Friday, 1 February to Sunday, 3 February 2013
Friday, 8 February to Sunday, 10 February 2013

i will be going in 2 or 3 feb

[Shoshoni]

9 it is then. whats the gravel roads to hurunui? sounds better then the road

Basically the gravel roads behind Amberley, would add to journey time but well worth it.
I would normally turn off at the bridge north of Woodend and go from there.

[cynna]

Basically the gravel roads behind Amberley, would add to journey time but well worth it.
I would normally turn off at the bridge north of Woodend and go from there.

sounds good. we will follow u then. c u and whatastoner at 9 tomorrow....

[brp]

460 km on my trip meter - good stuff !

Good blast - seeing country not seen before :niceone:


Cheers

[Shoshoni]

Excellent day out in the :sunny: only that one mishap, me loosing speed going up that hill then stopped and couldn't get traction again :facepalm:
Thanks guys for the push.

[cynna]

yep had a good day. looking at doing the ccc ride soon to wear out my tyre so i can put a new one before the db. if that doesnt work will have a ride around lake coleridge as well

[Transalper]

If you want company before the 1st I am free every day except possibly boxing day as may be doing the Waipara riverbed thing, not sure but know we are starting in Amberley so guessing it's the river.
I'd been thinking about Molsworth/rainbow lap in a day, all opens on the 28th and everything should be quite good with this bit of drizzle keeping the dust down.

[pete-blen]

I'd been thinking about Molsworth/rainbow lap in a day, all opens on the 28th and everything should be quite good with this bit of drizzle keeping the dust down.

I'm thinking of doing Moles/Rainbow on the 28th starting from Blen..

[Transalper]

Then I probably wouldn't see you unless we're going the opposite directions.
Popping in to Big River again is something I also want to do but that is a kind of out of the way trip, not so loopable.

[TangoCharlie]

Did Leithfield to Waipara river / beach ride yesterday on LTZ250 Quad - 60 km return, a hell of a lot more fun than trying it on the DR650! The rivers were very low...
Only used 6 litres of fuel as well....

Have a great Christmas

[cynna]

anyone keen on a ride on saturday - thinking of doing the ccc ride???

[brp]

Be keen on ya other option of Lake Coleridge ?

[pete-blen]

I like the Lake coleridge on saturday option...:cool::yes:
need to scub in my new tyres..

[brp]

Sheffield Pie :p Could tie in Pig Saddle

[cynna]

ok looks like im outvoted. how will it be with all the flooding tho?

i need to watch the news more - came home from nelson today and didnt know the road from murchisan was shut so had to detour back up and down the east coast. the waimak looked pretty high - i normally go up the south bank on the way to coleridge

pig saddle sounds good havent done that

[Crim]

If any of you guys out there have any old tyres that you are looking to get rid of (not knobblies), offer them up to guys with dirt bikes keen to have a go, may be a good way of getting rid of them, I will be interested in some more to pass onto mates with dirt bikes keen to have a go.

Some old Mitas E07s if people want them for free

130/80 x 17 with 1mm in centre
130/80 x 17 with 2 mm in centre
90/90 x 21 with 2mm
90/90 x 21 with 3 mm

pick up in Parklands / Queenspark, PM for details (but not at PC much whilst jamfaced sconegrabbers are wanting to be entertained)

.............. and no Nordie I will not freight them to Nelson so you can get another 10,000 out of them

[brp]

ok looks like im outvoted. how will it be with all the flooding tho?

i need to watch the news more - came home from nelson today and didnt know the road from murchisan was shut so had to detour back up and down the east coast. the waimak looked pretty high - i normally go up the south bank on the way to coleridge

pig saddle sounds good havent done that

North bank prob be sweet ? Could go up south bank and if hit flooding either boost it :D or double back to one of the many inward tracks from the old westcoast road and get upto sheffield/springfield via malvern's shingle roads

[cynna]

North bank prob be sweet ? Could go up south bank and if hit flooding either boost it :D or double back to one of the many inward tracks from the old westcoast road and get upto sheffield/springfield via malvern's shingle roads

sounds good. how bout meet at the peg tomorrow then at 10?

[brp]

C ya there at 10 and whoever else wants to join us

[NordieBoy]

.............. and no Nordie I will not freight them to Nelson so you can get another 10,000 out of them

Don't be silly, there's only about 2-3,000 left in them...

[pete-blen]

Don't be silly, there's only about 2-3,000 left in them...

I might know wheres theres a 705 with 3mm on it..:woohoo:
The Shinko 700 looks like it may just work.. we shall see..

[pete-blen]

sounds good. how bout meet at the peg tomorrow then at 10?


C ya there at 10 and whoever else wants to join us


the peg at 10 yer say...:woohoo:

[Shoshoni]

C ya there at 10 and whoever else wants to join us

I might tag along also

[Buddha#81]

stinky, the XR is back in DB1K trim, I would have been in for this but getting a new rear fitted tomorrow morning ........have fun!

[brp]

Bugger !



I might tag along also

Sounz goood

[Shoshoni]

Good ride today, a few detours because of all the flooding on the south side of the Waimak.

Traveled 360km
Elapsed Time 9:28hrs
Moving Time 5:51hrs
Stopped Time 3:37hrs

Did you make it back alright pete-blen?

[cynna]

thanks guys for showing me some more new roads. hit reserve at 274km and got to bp at 292 km ans still had 3/4 of a litre of gas so i should be sweet for the DB

[pete-blen]

that was a kool ride.. thanks guys...


Good ride today, a few detours because of all the flooding on the south side of the Waimak.

Traveled 360km
Elapsed Time 9:28hrs
Moving Time 5:51hrs
Stopped Time 3:37hrs

Did you make it back alright pete-blen?


yer no probs.... don't know what happened.. best guess I over heated standing around:sweatdrop..sat in the shade fo 15mins jacket off.. was good to go again.. don't want that to happen again totaly wiped me out in a couple of mins... So I followed the white line home..




thanks guys for showing me some more new roads. hit reserve at 274km and got to bp at 292 km ans still had 3/4 of a litre of gas so i should be sweet for the DB

my fuel light came on at 350kms.. fuel reserve trip meter is showing 18kms.. still have another 130/140kms of fuel in the tank...Yer a 150km reserve:yes:
The dusty is no probs...

[cynna]

some pics.......

[brp]

Cheers guys - brill day

Neat having those times thanks - decent amount of moving time

Good to meet ya Pete - maybe ya just needed bit more water than ya had

Like those in the boonie photos - when I seen the last one I thought
of those two guys in that suzuki jeep heading out into no man's land :D

[cynna]

Good to meet ya Pete - maybe ya just needed bit more water than ya had

Like those in the boonie photos - when I seen the last one I thought
of those two guys in that suzuki jeep heading out into no man's land :D

hope it wasnt that nice clean river water that did it.....


we might find those guys next time we head up there to see how far we can get

[brp]

Yeah and featuring on I Shouldn't Be Alive - guess not shy of a potential gooood walk

[cynna]

anyone goign to the wonder rally in waiau this weekend? think id better get the bike ready for the db but will still be at the rally

[cynna]

Yeah and featuring on I Shouldn't Be Alive - guess not shy of a potential gooood walk


looks doable on google earth. not sure in real life tho - have to give it a go tho

[TangoCharlie]

anyone goign to the wonder rally in waiau this weekend? think id better get the bike ready for the db but will still be at the rally

You could enter the "painted body parts" competition. Lol

[TangoCharlie]

Good ride today, a few detours because of all the flooding on the south side of the Waimak.

Traveled 360km
Elapsed Time 9:28hrs
Moving Time 5:51hrs
Stopped Time 3:37hrs

Did you make it back alright pete-blen?

So jealous! Where did you end up, those photos look interesting....

[TangoCharlie]

I am planning on taking the Sport Quad up to the Clarance River Valley this Saturday for a ride into Palmer & Seymour Huts. Fantastic ride over the Blind Saddle (1200m)
Great ride on Big AV bike or smaller Trail /Enduro. Went in twice last year and once the year before on the DR650. Will be towing the Quad up there....

[cynna]

You could enter the "painted body parts" competition. Lol

yeah they got some weird ideas out there. think the almost naked old guys from last year might be back so dont think i will be watching that comp

not quite sure where we ended up - shoshoni will probably know

let us know how the clarance is - ive got that penciled in for early feb

[pete-blen]

So jealous! Where did you end up, those photos look interesting....


west coast end of lake Coleridge on the Wiberforce river bed
43*1138.50 S / 171*2509.09 E / elev 504m

Now just need to figger out how to post google earth pics...

[NordieBoy]

I am planning on taking the Sport Quad up to the Clarance River Valley this Saturday for a ride into Palmer & Seymour Huts. Fantastic ride over the Blind Saddle (1200m)
Great ride on Big AV bike or smaller Trail /Enduro. Went in twice last year and once the year before on the DR650. Will be towing the Quad up there....

Needs to be road legal to get in there doesn't it?

[Shoshoni]

Anyone going to the WNR this week they're talking about Little River.
Thought the ADV peeps could do Bayview Rd, Western Valley Rd to Little River.

[TangoCharlie]

Needs to be road legal to get in there doesn't it?

Says so on the DOC web site but never been an issue in the past! Went in last year with son-in-law on his KDX200 and plenty of others on farm Quads etc

[NordieBoy]

Says so on the DOC web site but never been an issue in the past! Went in last year with son-in-law on his KDX200 and plenty of others on farm Quads etc

First time we went in, there were a few quads, all with number plates. Must have been farm registered.

[cynna]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHk1NZ1TJmI

someone filmed the waimak flooding the other day..... gets pretty higher pretty quick

[TangoCharlie]

Had a great day in the Clarence Valley today, 100km / 4 hours on the Quad Bike. Up over he 1200m Blind Saddle, into Qual Flat, then back to Seymour Hut. Then headed over to the Willows and back. When got back to the carpark and black Highlander it was 37 degrees outside the truck... That First beer sure tasted good.

[mattsdakar]

Had a great day in the Clarence Valley today, 100km / 4 hours on the Quad Bike. Up over he 1200m Blind Saddle, into Qual Flat, then back to Seymour Hut. Then headed over to the Willows and back. When got back to the carpark and black Highlander it was 37 degrees outside the truck... That First beer sure tasted good.

Sounds like a bloody good ride Steve, haven't been into Clarence yet, on the to do list!

[mattsdakar]

Hey guys,
Are swapping bits around on the bike for the Dusty Butt (racks, screen, sprockets tyres etc) on the weekend so thought I'd take it for a pre Dusty shake down ride Monday, as I have the day off. Anyone keen to go for a skid around the Waimak (northside/southside) loop Monday?

I'm thinking most of you fellow DBers will be working Monday so I'm going to suggest we meet at The Peg at 18:00 to do northside and back down southside (to avoid the closed gates).

Whose keen?

[Transalper]

Could be in, was going to do something like that today, maybe I'll do Lees Valley instead today.