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Transalper

14th January 2013, 20:26

pouakai

14th January 2013, 22:40

Oh dear, too late, we left at 6:15pm and Matt kindly reminded me how dusty 2nd place is.
On the south side we saw only one burnt field but nothing affecting the Waimak tracks except results of flooding.
Exited at Weedons Ross Rd on our way back to town.

I was sorry to miss you guys tonight (3 of you ?) - I was suffering from some confusion about 'the peg', I went to the one I knew but as much as hour before it was dawning on me that it was a pretty bloody strange place to meet up and I could smell a screw up coming on !
Anyway I went past the real peg at 6:50 and followed you round going off road where I could then like you I bailed at Weedons Ross too ! Had a blast even if just a little lonely as there is much of that track I have not done before. Some small learnings but overall really happy with how the gear is working out except for the front tyre. It's a mich AC10 and is seriously ferkin squirrelly. I normally run S12 but put the AC10 on for VTNZ compliance, the AC10 has quite changed how the bike corners, squirms all over the place and wants to tuck at slightest hint of a corner - more gas seems to hold it up ok but I not terribly happy with it - may put the S12 back on for the weekend.
Bags and storage worked out well and fuel usage is established and body has had the wake up call so all in all well worth while. Just need to meet you all on Friday and share a beer !
P

mattsdakar

15th January 2013, 01:53

I was sorry to miss you guys tonight (3 of you ?) - I was suffering from some confusion about 'the peg', I went to the one I knew but as much as hour before it was dawning on me that it was a pretty bloody strange place to meet up and I could smell a screw up coming on !
Anyway I went past the real peg at 6:50 and followed you round going off road where I could then like you I bailed at Weedons Ross too ! Had a blast even if just a little lonely as there is much of that track I have not done before. Some small learnings but overall really happy with how the gear is working out except for the front tyre. It's a mich AC10 and is seriously ferkin squirrelly. I normally run S12 but put the AC10 on for VTNZ compliance, the AC10 has quite changed how the bike corners, squirms all over the place and wants to tuck at slightest hint of a corner - more gas seems to hold it up ok but I not terribly happy with it - may put the S12 back on for the weekend.
Bags and storage worked out well and fuel usage is established and body has had the wake up call so all in all well worth while. Just need to meet you all on Friday and share a beer !
P

Were wondering where u got to!
Thanks for the company TA, thought a few more would have been keen :rolleyes:

cynna

15th January 2013, 01:56

had my shake down the other day. thanks to thepom and his mate for welding up my exhaust brackets. just need to change my tyre and and but a few bolts and im all set

Crim

15th January 2013, 17:06

thought a few more would have been keen :rolleyes:

I was keen but missus got in the way again - DOH! - all ready to go (even packed) so I can go for a ride but may flag it in the rain tonight (cos it never rains on the DB1K I have heard

- any prizes for the most cable ties used???

Transalper

15th January 2013, 19:39

Have you cable-tied your luggage on ??!
:laugh:That'll make it hard to unpack :doh:

whatastoner

15th January 2013, 20:58

Ah shit. Hadn't thought of that. How do I get the snips out to cut them?

Crim

15th January 2013, 21:08

Ah shit. Hadn't thought of that. How do I get the snips out to cut them?

reckon we'll be needing some of the luggage too - long range weather has overnight low of 2degrees in Alex Saturday :cold:

cynna

28th January 2013, 14:39

off to do the clarance reserve on saturday if anyone is keen

whatastoner

28th January 2013, 16:11

Yeah, could be persuaded. Not a lot of tyre left, but the rear shock is holding up.

Transalper

28th January 2013, 16:20

Unlikely to go but you better post up a bit of your plan, time you plan to enter and whether it's a one dayer maybe? Will see what happens, have a new WR throttle tube on order and need to get a new grip to match the other one, stick it back together.
Old tube is bent/warped but may be a heat thing from the stick on heaters under the grips.

pete-blen

28th January 2013, 16:30

off to do the clarance reserve on saturday if anyone is keen

Very keen............. BUT the bikes in bits

cynna

28th January 2013, 16:40

Unlikely to go but you better post up a bit of your plan, time you plan to enter and whether it's a one dayer maybe? .

quiet or i will set padmei onto u

i will jsut be going for the day so there is more room in the huts if anyone is doing an overnighter. will check what time the gate opens later tonight and will be leaving about 2 and half hours before that probably from the peg. tbc

thepom is going up friday so will meet him at a petrol station up in kaikoura

Howie

28th January 2013, 17:10

off to do the clarance reserve on saturday if anyone is keen

Might pay to give DOC a call and see if the slip mentioned on this page has been cleared. http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/marlborough/south-marlborough/ka-whata-tu-o-rakihouia-clarence/

Transalper

28th January 2013, 18:45

www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/marlborough/south-marlborough/ka-whata-tu-o-rakihouia-clarence/plan-and-prepare/driving (http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/marlborough/south-marlborough/ka-whata-tu-o-rakihouia-clarence/plan-and-prepare/driving/)
Opening times there, it's Friday: 12.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 8.00 am to 5.00 pm.
You planning to be at the gate at 8am.... doubt I'd be on time for that but if I'm going to try I'll let you know.
Also looks like they are still planning to open this weekend, nothing there yet about the slips affecting this weekend as well, their decisions are made on the Thursday prior to the 4WD weekend so we should see the result on their (DOC's) web site then..

cynna

29th January 2013, 10:03

hmmmm i working til 2am sat morning so wont be getting there as the gates open now. plan to leave at 8am so should still have plenty of time to ride around in there. if its not going to open for any reason can do a ccc loop

if anyone confirms they are coming the meeting place is the peg at 8am this sat. if no one confirms i will just leave from my house

pete-blen

29th January 2013, 16:40

off to do the clarance reserve on saturday if anyone is keen

Very keen............. BUT the bikes in bits

maybe able to make it.... get the fork leg back 2morrow ... Still have to figger out
why the lights don't work... must have a bad earth somewhere..as the hi-beam indicator
light flashs with the blinkers... One two meany dunkins in rivers I thinks....:rolleyes:

PS.. No rivers in the Clarance is there?... Having a bad run with them at the moment...

Transalper

29th January 2013, 16:56

...
PS.. No rivers in the Clarance is there?....
Why yes, yes there is. :yes:
Am thinking I will not be up for the Clarence this round, too much other stuff I want to do that costs even though all I probably needed is fuel money and time for that one.

Having said that I've put my name down at Avon City Suzuki for there retry at their Tekapo based Adventure now due to be the 23/24 February.
It's just some easy stuff been done before but I'll enjoy it on the Transalp with road tyres for a change.

thepom

30th January 2013, 10:51

Just phoned doc and the slip was cleared last week....final clearance mainly due weather call tomorrow afternoon.....

Adux

30th January 2013, 20:55

Having said that I've put my name down at Avon City Suzuki for there retry at their Tekapo based Adventure now due to be the 23/24 February.
It's just some easy stuff been done before but I'll enjoy it on the Transalp with road tyres for a change.[/QUOTE]

Got my name down for this too, should be ok?

Transalper

30th January 2013, 21:01

Don't actually remember the whole route they had planned but think it was all open/easy stuff except the Black Forest if they are still doing that.
Black Forest was done after Omarama near the end of the DB1k, is still easy enough but just not so fast on the bigger bike and even slower if there's a passenger on the back seat.

cynna

1st February 2013, 12:19

Transalper

1st February 2013, 12:45

no real need to tell you I'm still unlikely to go either then.
Was going to be too hot for that anyway.

bushy

7th February 2013, 19:29

Anyone keen for a quick blat Sat or Sunday morning?? Am thinking Lees valley as easy for me and still home in time to carry out my fatherly duties....but open to suggestions. Maybe some nice tight trail stuff up the ashley river to back of fernside, cust, summerhill, Lees valley to Okuku then Rangiora for a coffee. If any one is keen we could meet at Shell Waikuku say 9am Saturday.

BRP, have you got ya wheel bearing sorted yet? Have got a tee shirt for you also.

Shoshoni, have you got round wheels yet?

Cheers

Transalper

7th February 2013, 19:41

Anyone keen for a quick blat Sat or Sunday morning?? Am thinking Lees valley as easy for me and still home in time to carry out my fatherly duties....but open to suggestions. Maybe some nice tight trail stuff up the ashley river to back of fernside, cust, summerhill, Lees valley to Okuku then Rangiora for a coffee. If any one is keen we could meet at Shell Waikuku say 9am Saturday....

Yes for Saturday !
Might be doing a roady ride with the Plains Club to Kaikoura for lunch on Sunday so Sunday's out for me.
Interested in including the Ashley river stuff as actually have not seen much out there.

bushy

8th February 2013, 16:47

Yes for Saturday !
Might be doing a roady ride with the Plains Club to Kaikoura for lunch on Sunday so Sunday's out for me.
Interested in including the Ashley river stuff as actually have not seen much out there.

Great see you in morning. There is a bit of the Ashley river we cant do as its been turned into a mountain bike track (a good one too) but we will get most of it.

Cheers

Transalper

9th February 2013, 14:04

pete-blen

9th February 2013, 15:43

and... we're home.

Good ride today, just the two of us. I've finally seen some of what the Ashley River has to offer in the way of tracks and then we did the Lees Valley ride where there was no wind, most of the gates were open and the river was very low. :yes:

I'm home aswell... never bloody left..bike still has no lights..:violin:
Would have been a good day for a ride...:sweatdrop

bushy

9th February 2013, 16:31

It was a great day for a ride Pete.....(not tryin to rub it in I promise)

She got fairly warm going though the valley, amazing how the heat sucks it out of ya.

Thanks for the company TA, I never though of carrying a branch saw in my tool arsenal but would have come in handy today. Catch you on the next one.

Cheers

brp

15th February 2013, 08:28

Single track :niceone: nice change from shingle roads :msn-wink:

pete-blen

20th February 2013, 19:00

Bikes a runner again...:clap:
So I feel a ride coming on this weekend...
Somewhere/Anywhere..:rolleyes:

:Oi:Any other interested partys..

pete-blen

24th February 2013, 22:00

Bikes a runner again...:clap:
So I feel a ride coming on this weekend...
Somewhere/Anywhere..:rolleyes:

:Oi:Any other interested partys..

was a good & bad ride to day...
went around all the bays from Lyttlelton ending up in Akaroa
mostly seal but found a few gravel sections..
the bad bit is.. I left my camrea on a picnic table at Okains bay..:mad:
no pics....
the good bit.... Found out why the bike seems down on power & dosn't like pulling
from low revs for the last few months... the nob on the fueling adjuster "Kev mod"
had turned on the shaft , it was on near min fueling... opened it up to around 1/2 way...
Now its a diffrent motor...Amazing what a bit of fuel dose...:rolleyes:

Peeteey

25th February 2013, 21:32

Decided to go the long way home after work tonight via a track I have yet to try out, Worsleys Rd.

Given all the other tracks, the Bridle Path, Rapaki etc, are made for easy walking I figured that I'd be in for more of the same but was curious as have yet to actually see the track.

What a surprise I had! :baby: The bike loved it and the pretty bald tyres made it really entertaining! I think I'll have to do that again tomorrow and take the cameras :weird:

It's my new favourite track!

Transalper

26th February 2013, 06:15

.... Worsleys Rd.
.....The bike loved it and the pretty bald tyres made it really entertaining! I think I'll have to do that again tomorrow and take the cameras :weird:

It's my new favourite track!
If you flick me a txt a bit before you go I might join you.
Not a total favourite of mine but one of the more challenging climbs around here.

Peeteey

27th February 2013, 23:09

If you flick me a txt a bit before you go I might join you.
Not a total favourite of mine but one of the more challenging climbs around here.

Definitely keen to go again. I went the other day on the way home, almost came a cropper a couple of times. Good fun!

mattsdakar

4th March 2013, 18:03

Anyone off work and free for a ride this week (04-08Mar)?
I'm on leave so pretty flexible as long as I'm home by 1500 to pick kids up from school
Was thinking Bossu rd and over to Wainui then home thru Port Levy
:scooter:

Skinny_Birdman

5th March 2013, 19:50

Not this week but looking to take a day or two next week if anyone's around.

Transalper

6th March 2013, 18:22

Last chance for Molsworth on Monday (11th March 2013), it's closing early for fire risk this year.
Looks like I'll be doing it Monday with a couple of 'newish to gravel' riders (just to say something about the possible pace if anyone else is interested).
Coming back mostly via SH1 is 'plan A'.
If we have time, nice weather and they have the energy I might try get us up Mt Altimarlock for the view.

Skinny_Birdman

6th March 2013, 20:30

Transalper

6th March 2013, 21:04

You know I really don't know why you are even asking.... of course you can go, wouldn't have posted if I/we were committed to going it alone.
Meeting or should I say departing Woodend BP @ 6:30am Monday.
Breakfast pie at Hanmer.

The others just said the more the merrier (instant messenger thing going on).

Transalper

7th March 2013, 20:14

I might take the WR (better fuel economy), could be tempted to backtrack Molesworth home or do the Rainbow instead of SHW1. Will decide up Blenheim end though I think the others might still do SHW1.

Shoshoni

8th March 2013, 12:00

I could be tempted to tag along also since I'm back up and running.

Transalper

8th March 2013, 12:22

Cool. The birdman has confirmed too. I'm pretty certain it'll be the WR for me, it's rumoured another one will be along making it 2 WRR's, a DR650 (2 if you come), a Tenere and a Transalp.
Stopping for a bite to eat (another pie for me) and gas at Hanmer.

Shoshoni

12th March 2013, 10:58

Had a great ride yesterday, started out foggy in places then when we got over Jollies Pass weather couldn't have been better Molesworth Rd was easy riding very and little traffic.
Except for the ride home by the coast I was getting blown around, then rain. Hope everyone else made it back alright, I got back just after 6pm.

Transalper

12th March 2013, 16:22

Really enjoyed the day, not only because it was much better than my usual working on a Monday.
Few Pics from my old dunga cell phone from up Mt Altimarlock.
The views up there really do blow the rest of the Molesworth stuff out of the water, bit colder up there though.
I got home 7:30pm after the birdman and I stopped for a hot chocky and add layers at Kaikoura.

ADVGD

12th March 2013, 17:59

Few Pics from my old dunga cell phone from up Mt Altimarlock.

Nice pics mate, certainly beats the hell out of working!

Skinny_Birdman

14th March 2013, 10:58

Yeah it did Josh!. You wouldn't know it from TA's pics but it was an absolutely glorious day in the Molesworth. Shoshoni crosses the bridge at the Acheron Accomodation House.

brp

14th March 2013, 13:08

Awesome shot ! :niceone:

Shoshoni

17th March 2013, 11:35

Anyone up for a ride next weekend was thinking about doing Okuku - Lee's Valley and back through one side of the Waimak.
Not sure what day and time would suite peeps so if your interested post so we can arrange something.

Transalper

17th March 2013, 11:39

Sunday is good for me and could see the Tenere and DR guys from last Mondays Molesworth trip going, they want to and have been talking about it but one of them is out of town Saturday.

pete-blen

17th March 2013, 12:08

:yes::clap: A :ride: on sunday would suit me just fine...

Shoshoni

17th March 2013, 14:41

OK Sunday it is how does 10am sound since I know some aren't early birds, meeting place the Peg.

Transalper

17th March 2013, 14:47

Done...........

pete-blen

17th March 2013, 17:02

Oki Doki,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

thepom

21st March 2013, 20:54

I ll be up for sunday if I have,nt broken my back on sat moving friends stuff....:eek5:

Peeteey

22nd March 2013, 02:07

OK Sunday it is how does 10am sound since I know some aren't early birds, meeting place the Peg.

10am is considered not early? Jesus, that's positively sparrow's fart for me :)
Anyhoo, I'm keen. Have some family stuff on but I should be free.
Been too long since I was out on the bike ..

brp

22nd March 2013, 08:57

10am is considered not early? Jesus, that's positively sparrow's fart for me :) ..

:D Yeah same (just got up now) be good if 11AM was the standard for local rides - ease into the day :2thumbsup

Peeteey

22nd March 2013, 15:25

:D Yeah same (just got up now) be good if 11AM was the standard for local rides - ease into the day :2thumbsup

Ha ha! I was going to try to nudge it to 12 but I could live with 11 :D 10 is still cool, no worries, I just like complaining :cool: 'Cause I live so far away, I gotta leave at 9 which means getting up at 8 and I'm usually still wide awake at 4am so it just means I'll be quite ... dreamy and thus might end up riding on my own imaginary roads :crazy:

Anyhoo, looking forward to it. Gonna go chuck a more suitable back tyre on now and put the big tank on.

NordieBoy

22nd March 2013, 15:42

I'm a riding god on imaginary roads :headbang:

Transalper

22nd March 2013, 17:51

Problem with starting too late is it becomes very difficult to make it to a suitable location for lunch any time close to lunch time... which everyone knows is mid day... 'cause that's just when it is.

brp

22nd March 2013, 19:34

:facepalm: Its belfast to oxford via the waimak not belfast to kiakoura

Not the school tux shop - bakeries etc do not run out of pies or shut their doors at 10 past 12

cruza

22nd March 2013, 19:44

Going to try and make this one. Been a while since I've been thru lees valley. Give me a excuse to arse the original

front tyre and put a mt21 on it

mattsdakar

22nd March 2013, 19:55

Jeeps, this is like years gone by when every facker shows up, choice I'm in and besides Thepom is coming, thats guaranteed comedy! :corn:

Transalper

22nd March 2013, 20:19

:facepalm: Its belfast to oxford via the waimak not belfast to kiakoura

Not the school tux shop - bakeries etc do not run out of pies or shut their doors at 10 past 12

Original post suggested back via Waimak not going, but more importantly 12 is when my belly rumbles and some shops have been known to run out of pies then :crazy: If you ate more pies from more places you might have experienced that too :lol:

NordieBoy

22nd March 2013, 21:34

brp

22nd March 2013, 22:04

Original post suggested back via Waimak not going, but more importantly 12 is when my belly rumbles and some shops have been known to run out of pies then :crazy: If you ate more pies from more places you might have experienced that too :lol:

:facepalm: didn't see going anti clockwise this time - yeah seems I've lived a pretty sheltered
pie life compared to you :D

neels

22nd March 2013, 23:42

I might actually make this one, all going well.

Or not, so don't wait for me on Sunday, but I'll see you if I see you.

cynna

23rd March 2013, 01:52

well i will be at work missing out on all the fun

cruza

23rd March 2013, 08:21

I might actually make this one, all going well.

Or not, so don't wait for me on Sunday, but I'll see you if I see you.

Awesome ......

mattsdakar

23rd March 2013, 12:46

Original post suggested back via Waimak not going, but more importantly 12 is when my belly rumbles and some shops have been known to run out of pies then :crazy: If you ate more pies from more places you might have experienced that too :lol:

Make more sense to return via Southside of Waimak if we going in at Loburn end.
Just at work at mo dealing with a motorcyclist with a broken leg in Lees Valley near Okuku River...doh lets have none of that plse! :no:

thepom

23rd March 2013, 15:32

Ok....so what time is it then?

Transalper

23rd March 2013, 15:41

the Peg at 10am.

thepom

23rd March 2013, 21:35

cheers....

Crim

24th March 2013, 09:57

Battery buggered - Ben's nose not broken but claret everywhere (how much blood can a 3 year old produce?) - crap morning hope you blokes have a good ride! - Matt not the same battery thanks anyway

Shoshoni

24th March 2013, 15:11

Nice ride today, sorry I left you guys in the South Side of the Waimak my tool bag fell off somewhere went back to look but couldn't find it.

Transalper

24th March 2013, 15:19

Nice ride today, sorry I left you guys in the South Side of the Waimak my tool bag fell off somewhere went back to look but couldn't find it.

I feel your pain (remembers Transalp toolkit incident last year). Peeteey and I doubled back past where he had last seen you and thought you must have taken the Darfield exit for some reason. Seems we were wrong.
Was a good day, wind was more helpful than problematic thankfully clearing the dust reasonably well.

I noted as I went all the way through to confirm, that Waimak south bank tracks are all open again, all the way from the Gorge out through the ATV area and Haul road on to the seal near the Pistol Club.

Shoshoni

24th March 2013, 15:41

Here is a pic of that sheep that ran out in front of us.
280325 280326

NordieBoy

24th March 2013, 17:21

Here is a pic of that sheep that ran out in front of us.

Baaaaacking it in...

Peeteey

24th March 2013, 18:50

Baaaaacking it in...

I did notice one of the riders wearing gumboots :D ...

Peeteey

24th March 2013, 18:51

Hey Ta, looks like your dignity can rest easy. Seems the camera wasn't running when you got tired and had a little lie down in the middle of the road :yawn:

Transalper

24th March 2013, 19:02

Don't know whether that makes me happy or a little sad as I was being so awesome in the moments leading up to it. ;)

cruza

24th March 2013, 20:03

Nice ride today, sorry I left you guys in the South Side of the Waimak my tool bag fell off somewhere went back to look but couldn't find it.

Thats a bugger , we wondered what had happened. Sometimes i think having stuff like that made of flouro orange would be a great help.

Had fun time today, man body is a bit achy this evening , will sleep well tonite:zzzz:

pete-blen

24th March 2013, 20:23

That was great fun... first time I have had the bike out
for a couple of weeks......

next one............WHERE / WHEN:yes:

mattsdakar

24th March 2013, 21:10

Good ride today chaps, sorry I shot off at the end, time was ticking and I had to be at work by 1600

Shoshoni

25th March 2013, 12:26

That was great fun... first time I have had the bike out
for a couple of weeks......

next one............WHERE / WHEN:yes:

I'm surprised there are no rides over Easter Weekend, I wouldn't mind doing CCC loop again before winter sets in.

mattsdakar

25th March 2013, 12:52

Nice ride today, sorry I left you guys in the South Side of the Waimak my tool bag fell off somewhere went back to look but couldn't find it.

Yo, I've got four days leave this week so might be tempted to take the bike for a strop up the Waimak, where did you last see your tool bag and what size colour etc is it, i'll keep a look out

mattsdakar

25th March 2013, 12:58

Shoshoni

25th March 2013, 15:55

Yo, I've got four days leave this week so might be tempted to take the bike for a strop up the Waimak, where did you last see your tool bag and what size colour etc is it, i'll keep a look out

I saw last in Oxford didn't think anymore about it until we were in the South Side Wiamak, I noticed it was gone when we got past the building by the road on the right hand side.
It was an Oxford Tank Bag Black in color.

Thanks if you go.

thepom

25th March 2013, 16:44

where is it advertised...I want to go...

Peeteey

25th March 2013, 19:07

For those of you who have trailride suitable bikes, the Flock Hill trailride is scheduled for weekend of 27-28th April.
I did it last year and thought it was awesome, fantastic trails and scenery, would have to be the best trailride I have done thus far
I will be definitely be going Sunday if anyone wants to meet up, I'm already carpooling out with mates

Sounds good, I'm definitely keen! I haven't done a trail ride this year and I'm hanging out for one. Bloody time and money, never enough of either.

where is it advertised...I want to go...

Keep an eye on this site, they list pretty much everything!

http://www.myrides.co.nz/trail-rides-xidc53532.html

cruza

26th March 2013, 18:01

Looking forward to the vid from last weeks trip Peeteey:yes: mini dirt biker is asking too:whistle:

Peeteey

27th March 2013, 00:02

Looking forward to the vid from last weeks trip Peeteey:yes: mini dirt biker is asking too:whistle:

Workin on it :-)

cynna

29th March 2013, 16:15

its not everyday u see a st1300 2 up in lees valley

thepom

30th March 2013, 07:54

Great ride too....lowest I ,ve seen the river.....

Shoshoni

3rd April 2013, 19:56

Ok time for another ride anyone interested in doing the CCC loop not this weekend but the following weather permitting, it's always a good ride but you'll need a whole day free as it's not a short ride.

Transalper

3rd April 2013, 19:58

I'm free Saturday the 13th April for a day out.

whatastoner

4th April 2013, 15:41

Yeah, count me in. Is it an AT or TTR kinda ride?
TA, give us another clue on that tag you posted.

Transalper

4th April 2013, 17:12

Have you not done the CCC loop before Mr S? Christchurch-Cheviot-Culverden-Chch incorporating Motunau/Gore Bay(ish) and Rampaddock Rds usually. Just over 300km
AT would be fine, well over half is open easy terrain but if the grounds wet knobbys help in a couple of bits (but not essential) as there are some grassy bits or hilly corners that can get slippery but mostly it's gravel... some of which is a bit rolly nearer the Motunau stuff.
I'll be on the Yamaha again, no choice really as TA rego goes on hold with the end of Daylight Savings this weekend, but then I might just have chosen the WR again anyway.

thepom

4th April 2013, 18:00

I ll be keen....but cant confirm till nearer the time....Last time i did it was on the AT...pretty easy really aprt from arseing off a couple of times and in mud too.....so nothing new there ha ha ...have overhauled the carb on the xt and new tires so feels alot quicker now....

pete-blen

4th April 2013, 18:04

yer why not......:clap:

Shoshoni

5th April 2013, 11:58

Alright everyone keen for Saturday 13th April so far, meeting place will be the PEG next question is what time do you peeps want to meet?

Transalper

5th April 2013, 17:17

Something like 9am meet- depart by 9:30am.
Lunch at one of the C's
???
Which way round to go and/or which way to zig zag?

neels

5th April 2013, 18:23

So any tips for not getting lost on random spur rd? Heading that way over to the sundown rally tomorrow, and have only ever been from the other direction on my mtb so not sure what landmarks to look for.

Transalper

5th April 2013, 18:26

Think it flows ok from Cheviot end to Culverden, not so well from Culverden to Cheviot.

neels

5th April 2013, 18:33

Cheers, that's pretty much what I thought.

I know going the other way if you didn't know where to look after coming out of kaiwara rd you'd think random spur rd was a farm track, from memory there are a few branches near the top of random spur but sounds like it's not too much of a drama.

Next question, I noticed limestone rd on the the map when I was checking out where the turnoffs are to motunau etc, is it worth a detour on the way as well? Always keen to check out a road I've never been over before...

Transalper

5th April 2013, 18:43

I haven't done Limestone very often, not recently anyway, lots of stock, very much grassy farmland riding in paddocks along fence lines avoiding holes and with half a k of really slippery shaded area. Couple of Private Land notices in the area too but very nice views.... mmm.... what time you leaving in the morning?
Limestone was part of the original CCC loop.

neels

5th April 2013, 19:07

cruza

5th April 2013, 19:44

Thinking around 9ish at the peg, cruza is coming along to the rally as well on the 650, our girlies are already there and last reported location at the pub having dinner.

Company who know where they're going welcome....

Edit - after some consultation, leaving from memorial ave at 10, so once I faff about getting gas probably departing the peg around 10.30.

Leave it to you to write a few road names down? looks like fun wee ride.

Better go and find gear bag , pack rake etc . boxes and boxes of stuff with no details on outside:( .

neels

5th April 2013, 20:04

So it's the blind leading the blind then :niceone:

Suppose I should go pack some gear too, placing my faith in bungy cords after a failed attempt to graft a pack rack onto the back of the bike tonight. :(:(

Looking forward to the first beer at the rally tomorrow :drool:

ADVGD

5th April 2013, 20:05

Better go and find gear bag , pack rake

Definitely pack a rake, you never know how many leaves you may come across :p

pete-blen

5th April 2013, 20:09

Definitely pack a rake, you never know how many leaves you may come across :p

:clap::killingme.... i missed that one

Transalper

5th April 2013, 20:10

I'll see what the morning brings but have somewhere else to be mid arvo so if I'm not at the PEG at in time don't wait for me.

neels

5th April 2013, 20:11

Definitely pack a rake, you never know how many leaves you may come across :p
No time for raking leaves, there be beer and unattended wimmin at the end of the ride.

neels

5th April 2013, 20:13

I'll see what the morning brings but have somewhere else to be mid arvo so if I'm not at the PEG at 9am don't wait for me.

You missed my cunning edit, cruza has stuff to do in the am so not leaving until 10-10:30ish, so probably won't work with stuff to do mid arvo.

Better start planning another catchup playing on the stock tracks on the peninsula some time soon if you can't make it....

Transalper

5th April 2013, 20:15

You're right, not enough time to make it work for me tomorow.
Might be almost time to hit the technical few out there then. Robsons Bay, Takamatua.

neels

5th April 2013, 20:57

You're right, not enough time to make it work for me tomorow.
Might be almost time to hit the technical few out there then. Robsons Bay, Takamatua.
Best I get a decent tyre on the front of my bike the :clap:

Shoshoni

6th April 2013, 15:47

Something like 9am meet- depart by 9:30am.
Lunch at one of the C's
???
Which way round to go and/or which way to zig zag?

9am sounds good, I wouldn't mind doing it Culverden to Cheviot

cynna

7th April 2013, 13:13

pete-blen

7th April 2013, 14:41

hopefully my sprockets arrive in time. any thoughts on linking in mcdonnel downs????? farm into the ride to make the christchurh to culverdon part less boring

havent got the contact details for permission but on but on one of the ccc rides matt took me thru there which linked into lees valley then home via the waimak

Sounds ever better..:clap:
Hope I can make it... Got to collect my new forks from Linton
this week..hope I have enough $ left after he gets his hand out of my pocket...:sweatdrop

cruza

7th April 2013, 17:23

Definitely pack a rake, you never know how many leaves you may come across :p

Duh.......lol

We both ended up using small day packs . Magic ride to rally , loved the random spur road bit . Had to use gps once to figure out which track to take. track doesn't seem to get much use looking at all the grass growing on it.

cruza

7th April 2013, 20:50

Looking at maps.... mount palm track....runs from back of cheviot nearly all the way to Rotherham, map shows 'road' being dead end , but track looks to carry on on google earth
..
passable? private property?

3umph

7th April 2013, 21:30

cruza

8th April 2013, 18:42

Di's son works on Mt Palm Station I'm sure Paul

Awesome , Have to have a chat to him. Few more options for winter weekends:cool:

Adux

8th April 2013, 21:32

Something like 9am meet- depart by 9:30am.
Lunch at one of the C's
???
Which way round to go and/or which way to zig zag?

Mind if I tag along for this ride, have a leave pass for the Saturday so would be keen to meet up for a ride if ok?

Cheers

Transalper

9th April 2013, 10:21

No need to ask buddy, you're always welcome and should come along more often.

Organised in a public forum so technically anyone can join in anyway but is nice to have some idea of numbers thinking about it.

pete-blen

9th April 2013, 20:11

I'm out this weekend...
Sold the XR :( , Got to be in Blenheim so he can pick it up...

Adux

10th April 2013, 21:13

Plans have changed and have a family commitment I need to attend so will unfortunately have to miss the 13th.

No plan survives contact with the enemy!!!!!

Have a good one and hopefully catch you on the next one!

Transalper

10th April 2013, 21:23

....Have a good one and hopefully catch you on the next one!

Probably heading to or toward Alexandra Queens Birthday weekend, not really interested in the actual Brass Monkey anymore though. No plan made yet so if anyone has ideas?

Mention of Banks Peninsula again soonish though I'm hoping to get a bit of single track Waimak etc in too.

Other than that stick ya hand up and let us know when ya free and maybe where to, no need to wait for us to organise stuff publically.

cynna

11th April 2013, 14:02

sprockets have not arrived yet so i wont be able to make it this time

ADVGD

12th April 2013, 20:10

Probably heading to or toward Alexandra Queens Birthday weekend, not really interested in the actual Brass Monkey anymore though. No plan made yet so if anyone has ideas?

I've still got this date locked in for this trip so will pass through Chch to meet up with you all and head off South. I have some tracks lined up to inspect based around a few remaining sections of a ride I am planning, but depending on the group it may not work. Some of it will be quite techy, lots of river crossings and not overly big bike friendly. Interested?

Transalper

12th April 2013, 20:22

I've still got this date locked in for this trip so will pass through Chch to meet up with you all and head off South. I have some tracks lined up to inspect based around a few remaining sections of a ride I am planning, but depending on the group it may not work. Some of it will be quite techy, lots of river crossings and not overly big bike friendly. Interested?
Yep, in fact you may just have landed the job of setting it all up 'cause passing it on to you is the easy way out and gives me someone to blame when :stupid:... was going to do simple/basic cheap accommodation as usual but please avoid tenting if possible.

ADVGD

12th April 2013, 21:01

Yep, in fact you may just have landed the job of setting it all up 'cause passing it on to you is the easy way out and gives me someone to blame when :stupid:... was going to do simple/basic cheap accommodation as usual but please avoid tenting if possible.

Crikey, that took an unexpected turn :scratch:

What I can do is come back to you with portions of my route and work in with you to piece together a rip snorter of a run. I have quite a bit of work left calling farmers/land owners and organise access (viability) for about 4 sections. Some of the river crossings I know will be fine, some however may be far too deep and the access points will have to be shifted up stream or above confluences etc, in all honesty this is essentially the remainder of the preliminary route run, not really appropriate for a public ride, especially if riders come along that don't have the skill level. Not trying to be rude with that blunt comment, just trying to keep it safe.

Much of the planned route will have been ridden by very few riders (I know for a fact some has never been ridden at all) so it will be a damn good route. I'll aim to finish up the calling Monday through Wednesday and come back to you with the results. We can suss things out from there.

Adux

12th April 2013, 22:17

Probably heading to or toward Alexandra Queens Birthday weekend, not really interested in the actual Brass Monkey anymore though. No plan made yet so if anyone has ideas?

Mention of Banks Peninsula again soonish though I'm hoping to get a bit of single track Waimak etc in too.

Other than that stick ya hand up and let us know when ya free and maybe where to, no need to wait for us to organise stuff publically.

I'll be working Queens Birthday weekend unfortunately but keen to get out at the first available opportunity, this weekend is out and probably next weekend also but if a window presents itself I will be out.

Have a good one

Cheers

neels

12th April 2013, 22:43

Crikey, that took an unexpected turn :scratch:

What I can do is come back to you with portions of my route and work in with you to piece together a rip snorter of a run. I have quite a bit of work left calling farmers/land owners and organise access (viability) for about 4 sections. Some of the river crossings I know will be fine, some however may be far too deep and the access points will have to be shifted up stream or above confluences etc, in all honesty this is essentially the remainder of the preliminary route run, not really appropriate for a public ride, especially if riders come along that don't have the skill level. Not trying to be rude with that blunt comment, just trying to keep it safe.

Much of the planned route will have been ridden by very few riders (I know for a fact some has never been ridden at all) so it will be a damn good route. I'll aim to finish up the calling Monday through Wednesday and come back to you with the results. We can suss things out from there.
Well

I was vaguely interested in this, but given that I'm horribly underequipped and horribly underskilled, I guess I'll just have to wait for the writeup and see how you guys go and visit the bits I can deal with later.

Might be keen to go for a ride somewhere over the long weekend if anyone is keen though.

Transalper

12th April 2013, 22:57

The most thought I had had for Queens Birthday was the likely hood of grabbing a cabin in Alexandra at the Tourist Park (31 Ngapara Street) probably for Friday/Saturday and Sunday nights and doing day rides from there where ever those who had joined me wanted to play.

cooneyr

13th April 2013, 00:35

Crikey, that took an unexpected turn :scratch:

What I can do is come back to you with portions of my route and work in with you to piece together a rip snorter of a run. I have quite a bit of work left calling farmers/land owners and organise access (viability) for about 4 sections. Some of the river crossings I know will be fine, some however may be far too deep and the access points will have to be shifted up stream or above confluences etc, in all honesty this is essentially the remainder of the preliminary route run, not really appropriate for a public ride, especially if riders come along that don't have the skill level. Not trying to be rude with that blunt comment, just trying to keep it safe.

Much of the planned route will have been ridden by very few riders (I know for a fact some has never been ridden at all) so it will be a damn good route. I'll aim to finish up the calling Monday through Wednesday and come back to you with the results. We can suss things out from there.

Just finished work for the night and no SWMBO around so though I'd check in. You've got me interested if I qualify :baby: Always been keen to try the carrying a bike via two sticks/four people thing :drool: No promises about joining you lot, you know what my life is currently like, but keep me in the loop.

Cheers R

Transalper

13th April 2013, 17:46

Another great day out today.
Bit cold before lunch but then the sun came out.
All roads in great condition, lot's of fun and great back country views.
Did the Gore Bay version this round.
Cheers Shoshoni

ADVGD

13th April 2013, 20:56

Just finished work for the night and no SWMBO around so though I'd check in. You've got me interested if I qualify :baby: Always been keen to try the carrying a bike via two sticks/four people thing :drool:

Good to hear from you Ryan, it'd be great to catch up for a ride again. Will keep you in the loop as the route takes shape :niceone:

ADVGD

13th April 2013, 20:57

What was the verdict with Shoshoni's rims. Repairable or replaced?

Transalper

13th April 2013, 21:47

End result was replace.

pete-blen

13th April 2013, 21:53

What was the verdict with Shoshoni's rims. Repairable or replaced?

End result was replace.

Shoshoni..... who did yer get to re-spoke yer rims ?

brp

14th April 2013, 08:15

End result was replace.

Looks like ya missed previous post pete

Use to be that old timer in Sydneham around corner of buchan - penbury - lawson st
Operated out of a small plain concrete block building - looked like public toliet, south corner of large carpark that backs onto colombo st shops.

There was talk he's working from home now , could still be there or new contact details on the door ... does a cracker job

Always youtube videos ....

Shoshoni

14th April 2013, 08:39

Had a good ride yesterday it started to rain on us up on Random Spur Rd. I assed off on the wet grass coming down, so we ended up waiting it out in Cheviot.
Blue sky's back to town taking the back roads most of the way, thanks Transalper for leading the way.

That old guy that fixes rims is still in Sydenham I took my rims there and he didn't want to fix them I ended up buying a complete set of wheels, Rad Hubs with Heavy Duty Spokes and Sun Rims.

pete-blen

14th April 2013, 09:37

Looks like ya missed previous post pete

Use to be that old timer in Sydneham around corner of buchan - penbury - lawson st
Operated out of a small plain concrete block building - looked like public toliet, south corner of large carpark that backs onto colombo st shops.

There was talk he's working from home now , could still be there or new contact details on the door ... does a cracker job

Always youtube videos ....

Will go and investagate...
but really..old men /buildings that look like public toilets...hope I don't get the wrong one:crazy:

Shoshoni

14th April 2013, 09:45

Will go and investagate...
but really..old men /buildings that look like public toilets...hope I don't get the wrong one:crazy:

Ask Linton at Dirt Action Services he should have his address, he's the one that told me about him.

pete-blen

14th April 2013, 09:51

Ask Linton at Dirt Action Services he should have his address, he's the one that told me about him.

Will do....got to go badger him this week... he's doing my new USD forks at the moment..."a six week long moment":rolleyes:

brp

14th April 2013, 10:07

Will go and investagate...
but really..old men /buildings that look like public toilets...hope I don't get the wrong one:crazy:

Yah might get to ride the hershey highway ... :D

pete-blen

14th April 2013, 10:15

Yah might get to ride the hershey highway ... :D

Mate if he's wareing a trench coat..i'm out of there..

brp

14th April 2013, 10:25

Mate if he's wareing a trench coat..i'm out of there..

:D Old bugger moves that slow you'll think your on a nifty fifty ...

TangoCharlie

14th April 2013, 18:00

Shoshoni

14th April 2013, 18:56

Where did ya get your new rims and how much?.

Complete wheels from Procycle only difference is the rear is 18" not the standard 17", I am going to use the old hubs and get new rims for a motard setup.

TangoCharlie

15th April 2013, 19:26

Complete wheels from Procycle only difference is the rear is 18" not the standard 17", I am going to use the old hubs and get new rims for a motard setup.

Thats exactly what I want to do, was hoping to buy them off you cheap! lol

Transalper

20th April 2013, 18:25

Bored Bored Bored.... anyone up for doing anything tomorrow ?
Ride or what have you?
I'm free all day.

Wet weather = no dust at all if thinking about a ride.
Maybe I'll just lap the 'Mak if no one else speaks up or maybe I'll stay indoors and sulk.

pete-blen

20th April 2013, 19:23

Bored Bored Bored.... anyone up for doing anything tomorrow ?
Ride or what have you?
I'm free all day.

I have a bigish oil spill that needs cleaning up if yer interested....
who would have thought a DRY sump motor would have oil in it....:no:

Transalper

20th April 2013, 19:31

I have a bigish oil spill that needs cleaning up if yer interested....
who would have thought a DRY sump motor would have oil in it....:no:

Don't ya just throw some dirt or special oil soaking stuff on it, wait then sweep it up? I could pop round and supervise.

boombz96

23rd April 2013, 23:53

hey guys just wondering if any one knows some good places to ride an unregested dirt bike in chch

Transalper

24th April 2013, 07:01

Being unregistered limits your choices, closest to ChCh would be both sides of the Waimak but even then there are some bits we are fenced out of now.

Sounth bank...Go out on the Old West Coast Road to Weedons Ross Rd then turn North toward the Waimak and park up when the road turn gravel. Ride toward the river some more and eventually there is track access both sides of the road.

Northbank has the MX and TT and Trials areas access is left when going north just over the Old Waimak Bridge.

More tracks a bit further along the North bank may require driving further along the tar to get round gates that are sometimes locked now that theres Trucks working between the MX/TT/Trails area and the other stuff.

Further out and for $30 a day there's the Blackridge Park, Greta Valley as advertised on the myrides.co.nz site under Trail rides.

Shoshoni

24th April 2013, 17:34

Looking at the weekend weather any body keen for a ride somewhere?

Transalper

24th April 2013, 18:35

Think I'm busy.
Just got back from doing the Western Valley road. Was only nipping over to Trevor Pierce's for some bits I had ordered, was only wearing a Tee under my armour and the unlined Axo jacket. The whole time I was on the Summit Rd I was thinking I should turn back, it's going to get cold, but I hadn't been on the bike for over a week and was trying out the Vibranitors to see if my fingers still get the tingle.... and well I kept going.

Verdict on the Vibranators.... they are good, not the be all and end all but certainly good.

Shoshoni

24th April 2013, 19:12

Transalper

24th April 2013, 19:47

Can't remember when we were chatting about it the other weekend did you try the sand trick first? and I wounder about the different quality of sand not stuff you find at the beach.
No, I imagined sand to be messy and heavier so no I didn't bother.
Vibrinators have made a nice difference to the view in my mirrors too.
Can still get things to buzz but over all I think they are buzzing less and over less of the rev range.

pete-blen

25th April 2013, 09:46

Looking at the weekend weather any body keen for a ride somewhere?

I would if I could... But send I can't get a clutch cover gasket in this country:mad:.. Get yer shit togeather yamaha..

ADVGD

25th April 2013, 10:41

I would if I could... But send I can't get a clutch cover gasket in this country:mad:.. Get yer shit togeather yamaha..

Just make your own from a sheet of gasket paper

pete-blen

25th April 2013, 10:56

Just make your own from a sheet of gasket paper

The thought had crossed my mined... have now ordered 4 off e-bay...
4 on my door step for $10 more than one though Yamaha...

NordieBoy

25th April 2013, 11:27

Vibrinators have made a nice difference to the view in my mirrors too.
Can still get things to buzz but over all I think they are buzzing less and over less of the rev range.

Yeah, there's still vibes but no sore hands.
Are the WR bars solid mounted?

Transalper

25th April 2013, 11:33

...Are the WR bars solid mounted?

Yes, they are.

Peeteey

25th April 2013, 20:27

I would if I could... But send I can't get a clutch cover gasket in this country:mad:.. Get yer shit togeather yamaha..

Just make your own from a sheet of gasket paper

I used to make mine out of old weetbix packets and lots of gasket cement. Rub some oil on the edges of the thing you need a gasket for then stamp it onto the cereal box of your choice and get cutting. Worked a treat on my old 90cc for years!

Looking at the weekend weather any body keen for a ride somewhere?

I could well be keen for Sat, what are you thinking?

Peeteey

25th April 2013, 20:32

Looking forward to the vid from last weeks trip Peeteey:yes: mini dirt biker is asking too:whistle:

Here's the Lees Valley vid finally:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGP-kmHUuvQ

Shoshoni

25th April 2013, 20:51

I used to make mine out of old weetbix packets and lots of gasket cement. Rub some oil on the edges of the thing you need a gasket for then stamp it onto the cereal box of your choice and get cutting. Worked a treat on my old 90cc for years!

I could well be keen for Sat, what are you thinking?

I was thinking going for a jolt around banks pen if your keen

pete-blen

25th April 2013, 21:02

I was thinking going for a jolt around banks pen if your keen

Maybe able to make it sat.... see if the clutch cover gasket holds oil 2morrow..
being a dry sump motor..might just get away with a 4 peice gasket & silicone..
banks pen will suit me fine... dieing to see how the rekluse clutch goes....

Peeteey

25th April 2013, 21:25

I was thinking going for a jolt around banks pen if your keen

I think I could be up for that! You thinking a big explore or a moderate pootle 'round some interesting spots? Not sure if I'm up for a long day, bit flat at the mo :sleep:

Shoshoni

25th April 2013, 22:35

I think I could be up for that! You thinking a big explore or a moderate pootle 'round some interesting spots? Not sure if I'm up for a long day, bit flat at the mo :sleep:

I was thinking a moderate ride, what time does everyone want to meet up.

pete-blen

26th April 2013, 00:01

I was thinking a moderate ride, what time does everyone want to meet up.

9:30 / 10:00 at the ?

cruza

26th April 2013, 04:16

I used to make mine out of old weetbix packets and lots of gasket cement. Rub some oil on the edges of the thing you need a gasket for then stamp it onto the cereal box of your choice and get cutting. Worked a treat on my old 90cc for years!

You never cease to amaze me Pete ........good vid by the way too . Will show ryan , he getting cast off today , so be dusting off ttr50 next week:niceone:

Shoshoni

26th April 2013, 12:25

Meet at the Mobil Sydenham corner of Huxley St & Colombo St.
Not sure if 10am would be to early for Pete, we could do Rapaki Track and meet him in Govenors Bay.

pete-blen

26th April 2013, 14:34

[QUOTE=Shoshoni;1130537076]Meet at the Mobil Sydenham corner of Huxley St & Colombo St.
Not sure if 10am would be to early for Pete, we could do Rapaki Track and meet him in Govenors bay]

10am is good for me .... O you ment the other Pete :baby:
The 660cc Postie bike is up and runing :laugh:...

Peeteey

26th April 2013, 20:54

Meet at the Mobil Sydenham corner of Huxley St & Colombo St.
Not sure if 10am would be to early for Pete, we could do Rapaki Track and meet him in Govenors Bay.

Ha ha, you talking about me? If you're meeting at 10 then doing Rapaki track then I'll meet you in governors bay at1045, just at the bottom of the hill.

Shoshoni

26th April 2013, 21:47

Ok see you in the morning :devil2:

Shoshoni

27th April 2013, 16:53

Had a blast today thanks guys for coming alone, where next:laugh:

pete-blen

27th April 2013, 17:15

yes a good day:niceone:..Got to ride some new roads...
thanks guys...

brp

27th April 2013, 17:18

Had a blast today thanks guys for coming alone, where next:laugh:

"I usually come alone" :D

Good day had some good laughs :niceone:

Bit of single track be good

cynna

27th April 2013, 18:01

"I usually come alone" :D

:rolleyes:

got the wrong sprocket to hopefully see you guys next time

Peeteey

27th April 2013, 18:48

yes a good day:niceone:..Got to ride some new roads...
thanks guys...

"I usually come alone" :D

Good day had some good laughs :niceone:

Bit of single track be good

Ha ha! :lol: Well spotted sir! Yep, was a great fun ride, got some great footage. I even caught Pete lying down on the job :laugh: Don't worry Pete, it's not like I'm gonna post it on Youtube or anything :whistle:

Maybe a trip out to the Waimak, Weedons Ross Rd or similar. Great single track and it can get as twisty as you like, there are usually easier alt routes (i.e. just follow me)

282018

pete-blen

27th April 2013, 18:58

Ha ha! :lol: Well spotted sir! Yep, was a great fun ride, got some great footage. I even caught Pete lying down on the job :laugh: Don't worry Pete, it's not like I'm gonna post it on Youtube or anything :whistle:

Maybe a trip out to the Waimak, Weedons Ross Rd or similar. Great single track and it can get as twisty as you like, there are usually easier alt routes (i.e. just follow me)

282018

lol... dam pensioners wandering all over the bloody roads..
well at least they were still up right...

brp

28th April 2013, 09:08

:rolleyes:

"Imagination a wonderful thing" :msn-wink:

Maybe a trip out to the Waimak, Weedons Ross Rd or similar. Great single track and it can get as twisty as you like, there are usually easier alt routes (i.e. just follow me)

Sounz gooood - Free next weekend if anyone keen ?

Peeteey

28th April 2013, 20:42

Sounz gooood - Free next weekend if anyone keen ?

Definitely! I'm lining up a few others too, might take the 2smoker :)

brp

29th April 2013, 07:12

Definitely! I'm lining up a few others too, might take the 2smoker :)

Sweet - This Saturday ?

Shoshoni

29th April 2013, 13:26

I would tag along but the weather forecast does not look good, the way I'd describe it would be how BRP was telling us about being tied up with Red :eek::killingme

brp

29th April 2013, 18:03

"Shit that wet then" :D Peeteey be use to that kind of "Weather" ...

Could see how it pans out towards end of week

Peeteey

29th April 2013, 20:23

I would tag along but the weather forecast does not look good, the way I'd describe it would be how BRP was telling us about being tied up with Red :eek::killingme

"Shit that wet then" :D Peeteey be use to that kind of "Weather" ...

Could see how it pans out towards end of week

Ha ha! You guys ever have your minds out of the gutter? ;)
BRP, the images that brings to mind are quite disturbing, thank you very much. :no:

Weather looks crap so reckon the play by ear plan is a go ...

brp

30th April 2013, 09:04

BRP, the images that brings to mind are quite disturbing, thank you very much. :no:

"Anytime" :D

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

Peeteey

30th April 2013, 15:26

"Anytime" :D

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

So that says it's supposed to be ok but Metservce reckons Sat will be bollocks.

http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/christchurch/christchurch

brp

30th April 2013, 17:31

So that says it's supposed to be ok but Metservce reckons Sat will be bollocks.

http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/christchurch/christchurch

Strange when NZ City forecast supplied by metservice :confused: use it for hourly break down - usually pretty accurate, was hour
out today as I discovered kayaking up the avon in hail :no:

Transalper

1st May 2013, 20:59

All forecasts looking ok for Saturday now, I'll probably be up for the 'mak ride.

Very keen to do the Grenville ride next Sunday (12th May)... the Port Levy Trailride (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/158367-Port-Levy-Trailride-12-May-2013-(near-Christchurch))... $50 entry though.

Transalper

1st May 2013, 21:22

Just got the txt from E. confirming dirtys ready to hit the singletracks @ 9:30am Saturday down Weedons Ross Rd.

Peeteey

2nd May 2013, 03:10

Very keen to do the Grenville ride next Sunday ... Port Levy Trailride... $50 entry though.

Sweet, I'm keen as mustard!

Just got the txt from E. confirming dirtys ready to hit the singletracks @ 9:30am Saturday down Weedons Ross Rd.

Also keen for this but why so early???? How about 11am, or even better, 12pm for us bad sleeping out of towners?

Transalper

2nd May 2013, 07:33

Sweet, I'm keen as mustard!

Also keen for this but why so early???? How about 11am, or even better, 12pm for us bad sleeping out of towners?

Assumed he was one of the guys you said you had lined up, assumed you had talked times with him. That's the time he gave me. I don't care too much either way but unless you can get E. to change his start then I'd say his day will be half done by 12.

brp

2nd May 2013, 11:30

Also keen for this but why so early???? How about 11am, or even better, 12pm for us bad sleeping out of towners?

I'm looking at leaving the peg around 10.30am and making my way up to weedons ross via single track (easy flat track) - anyone else keen ?

Peeteey

2nd May 2013, 15:57

I'm looking at leaving the peg around 10.30am and making my way up to weedons ross via single track (easy flat track) - anyone else keen ?

I'll hopefully be taking the 2 smoker out to weedons on the trailer but we should try to meet up out there.
How long would it take you to get out there?

Transalper

2nd May 2013, 16:03

There is single track options all the way from Haul Road, Mcleans Island up once you clear the ATV area. Between Belfast and Haul Rd is pretty much just gravel road along the Stop Bank now days, still good for an open blast on an XR.

mattsdakar

2nd May 2013, 16:48

I'm up in Hanmer this weekend with the whanau so I'm out.
Last weekends trailride at Flock Hill was awesome with some very challenging enduro options (scary hillclimbs).
Carl I will hopefully see you at Port Levy ride, should be a good one.

pete-blen

2nd May 2013, 19:51

Peeteey

2nd May 2013, 23:27

Ok, how about this, just to try to consolidate all plans into one.

For those that are keen to ride out by the river, meet at the end of Weedons Ross Rd, in the car park at 11am. Here http://goo.gl/maps/e9sXB

Then we'll go for a hoon up to about Intake Rd, here http://goo.gl/maps/QnV4S

There's lots of choice track wise, twisty or open, and it saves 2 different groups hoping to bump into each other somewhere out in the trees.

I'm heading out with Ewen so there'll be at least two 2 smokers out there :)

Sound good? Any other ideas, let us know.

Hope to see you out there!

brp

3rd May 2013, 14:26

I'll hopefully be taking the 2 smoker out to weedons on the trailer but we should try to meet up out there.
How long would it take you to get out there?

Okie dokie - see you there at 11 :niceone:

There is single track options all the way from Haul Road, Mcleans Island up once you clear the ATV area. Between Belfast and Haul Rd is pretty much just gravel road along the Stop Bank now days, still good for an open blast on an XR.

To true, yeah not bad single track from Haul road up - cheers

yer Ok..I may turn up...
Why not meet up about 11am at weedons ross rd somewhere...

Do ya want to meet at Peg at 10.30 Pete if you on right side of town for it - take the gravel road up - or anyone else ? (yah can do shingle road all way up to intake and beyond if you don't want to do single track)

pete-blen

3rd May 2013, 17:00

Okie dokie - see you there at 11 :niceone:

Do ya want to meet at Peg at 10.30 Pete if you on right side of town for it - take the gravel road up - or anyone else ? (yah can do shingle road all way up to intake and beyond if you don't want to do single track)

I'm on the other side of town... Addington / Sydenham area..
11 at Weedons ross rd if it's warmish & dryish...

brp

3rd May 2013, 18:22

Ok Pete :niceone:

brp

4th May 2013, 15:25

"Good ride" Lost a blinker :rolleyes:

Cherz guys !

Transalper

4th May 2013, 15:46

Yep, good ride, one of mine blinker bulbs quit too, but it's still there.
Also quite impressed on how well Pete went with the XT660 in there.

brp

4th May 2013, 16:12

Yep, good ride, one of mine blinker bulbs quit too, but it's still there.
Also quite impressed on how well Pete went with the XT660 in there.

"Yeah 400lb bike - herringbone tread pattern ......." :niceone:

Peeteey

4th May 2013, 18:47

Also quite impressed on how well Pete went with the XT660 in there.

"Yeah 400lb bike - herringbone tread pattern ......." :niceone:

Fantastic ride today folks, thanks very much for the company.

My hat's off to all of you guys on the bigger bikes, :not: even on my little fizzer I had trouble keeping up with you guys in the tight twisties in the trees! I think that says a lot, not only about your great riding but also about mine :o :D

Definitely the prize of the day goes to Pete on the heaviest bike of the day, you made it look bloody easy man! :first:

pete-blen

4th May 2013, 20:15

Shoshoni

4th May 2013, 21:17

LOL... got in the door , lay on the bed... next I know it's 3 hours later..:rolleyes:

was a great day...lot of fun.. that real tight section though the trees gave me a bit of grief.. don't
think mr yamaha designed the XT for that..:nono: But that type of rideing is where the
rekluse clutch realy shines..

thanks guys...

I'm with pete-blen going through the tight twisty trees I didn't know if the handle bars would fit between some of them.
I had a great time though, the last part of the ride out over all that loose rock is always an eye opener forgot to keep the weight on the rear wheel :facepalm:

Peeteey

5th May 2013, 00:12

LOL... got in the door , lay on the bed... next I know it's 3 hours later..:rolleyes:

was a great day...lot of fun.. that real tight section though the trees gave me a bit of grief.. don't
think mr yamaha designed the XT for that..:nono: But that type of rideing is where the
rekluse clutch realy shines..

thanks guys...

Ha ha, I did the same kinda thing. Got home, hopped in the bath, felt all the aches and pains dissolve away!

I was wondering how that clutch would fare today with all the On and Off the throttle, you certainly seemed to be loving it :-)

brp

5th May 2013, 08:37

Fantastic ride today folks, thanks very much for the company.

My hat's off to all of you guys on the bigger bikes, :not: even on my little fizzer I had trouble keeping up with you guys in the tight twisties in the trees! I think that says a lot, not only about your great riding but also about mine :o :D

"You hold your own - can't have the cameraman blowing us all away" :niceone:

Peeteey

5th May 2013, 21:38

"You hold your own - can't have the cameraman blowing us all away" :niceone:

Ha ha, I use the excuse that I want to be behind everybody so I can film them falling off :)

NordieBoy

6th May 2013, 08:41

Ha ha, I use the excuse that I want to be behind everybody so I can film them falling off :)

Works for me too :D

mattsdakar

9th May 2013, 22:37

Had a good day on bike yesterday:

Me and a mate rode up Southside of waimak to gorge bridge then cut thru Whitecliffs and up the Mount Hutt access rd to the top. (see photos in XR650 thread) - I didn't realise it is open to the public (for walking access), you other boys should go up for a spin, grouse road but be warned there was quite a bit of ice in shadows.
Came back down and picked up a third mate in town at 1500 and shot thru Purau to Port Levy then over gravel to Little river then up to Bossu rd around to Wainui. Then up stock route and down into Pigeon Bay and back thru Port Levy again to Christchurch in time for the product launch of the new KTM 1190 Adventure at Superior motorcycles at 1800...mmmmm free beer and subways :headbang:
Awesome bike, lots of new technology but I'm afraid its a bit to road orientated for my liking, lots of plastic to smash and all models fitted with road tyres

NordieBoy

10th May 2013, 08:39

Awesome bike, lots of new technology but I'm afraid its a bit to road orientated for my liking, lots of plastic to smash and all models fitted with road tyres

Unless its Chris Birch's one.
He's just kitted it with full knobblies...

Peeteey

20th May 2013, 11:09

Hey kids, here's the video from our wee blat round the peninsula a while back.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcBGX3wwnuM

SVboy

20th May 2013, 14:30

Hey kids, here's the video from our wee blat round the peninsula a while back.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcBGX3wwnuM

You couldnt do a google map of your route could you? Looks lots of fun

Peeteey

20th May 2013, 22:04

You couldnt do a google map of your route could you? Looks lots of fun

Hey man, I made one for the vid and forgot to include it!

This is what I *think* we did http://goo.gl/maps/JQqEG

Edit, the last bit of Diamond Harbour is slightly off as the track we went down isn't a road so I can't mark it., even tho it's called Bay View rd.
You can see it on the map here: http://goo.gl/maps/8X7xr

Shoshoni

20th May 2013, 22:24

From Duvauchelle Stock Rd up to the Summit Rd we went down Pettigrews Rd not Middle Rd, I think Pettigrews has better views.

Peeteey

21st May 2013, 19:42

From Duvauchelle Stock Rd up to the Summit Rd we went down Pettigrews Rd not Middle Rd, I think Pettigrews has better views.

Didn't even notice that rd there on the map! I know we went to the left of the main rd, close but no cigar. :)

brp

22nd May 2013, 10:14

"How dare that pedestrian knock Pete of his bike" :D

Cheerz for the vid - reminded me of the cracker day ......:niceone:

pete-blen

22nd May 2013, 13:24

"How dare that pedestrian knock Pete of his bike" :D

Cheerz for the vid - reminded me of the cracker day ......:niceone:

LOL... I thought I was going to take them out for a second... But the ditch got me first...

cynna

25th May 2013, 17:12

more access is lost on the north bank of the waimak. the bunyons (sp?) rd was shut but there was a gap so i went in as normal but the ranger was at the other end and said the whole area is now for horses due to damage. we now have to go further up the seal and enter in at harrs rd or further up

Transalper

26th May 2013, 09:50

Haven't seen any damage, there's nothing but road and stopbank tops to ride on that east of Harrs anyway since they locked off the road at the MX track.

cynna

28th May 2013, 04:28

just annoying how we could ride from the old bridge to the gorge bridge. first came that gate after the motox track and now this horse park. what next .... and this is only the north bank

brp

28th May 2013, 11:06

"Come on now share the sandpit, I got to have somewhere to ride my horse" :D

They put the gate at the MX track cause trail riders were not sticking to the tracks and killing
nesting birds - see Waimak Recreation Park the new title ...

Could be worse could be the south side with all the good single track ... next stage will probably be to
charge users in each area :rolleyes:

Shoshoni

18th June 2013, 11:16

Any body been riding, I got the DR back together and was thinking about going for a ride would like to know what the conditions of the roads, track are like out there?

Transalper

18th June 2013, 19:17

Hi mate, seen you getting out and about on the Busa in the ongoing WRN thread.
I'm still kinda in recovery mode after the QBW ride, just finished replacing the handlebars, borrowed the plastics for my handguards from the set on the Transalp to replace a broken one, got the tool roll all over the lounge floor (it's dry now but I'm using some of the tools).
Doing the Air Filter tonight, the washing bit, hope to oil it tomorrow night.

I haven't seen the local dirt roads recently but look forward to getting out again soon.
I imagine they (like the Bossu area) have a few greasy spots mixed in with the gravels especially with all the rain currently happening. The basic Waimak south bank roading to the gorge should have some big cool slippery bits now.
Pyramid Valley area usually gets gooey too.
Be good to get a sunny weekend to have a go... just be nice to clear some bills first.

neels

18th June 2013, 22:14

Me too, now that I've finished working on houses I should have a bit more free time for 2 wheeled recreational activities, might have to stick the knobblies on the drz and get out for a ride if the weather plays ball.

Shoshoni

19th June 2013, 12:51

With all the wet weather about there's flooding and slips around Banks Peninsula, some information is listed on the CCC site but not the flooding that I saw coming back on Akaroa Rd.
Even the Summit Road had rivers going across it I was just glad it wasn't sheet ice lol.

brp

21st June 2013, 09:56

Mate did lee's valley from the oxford end and the river was to high for them to dare to cross, a 4WD turned back too.

With all this snow the single track at the mak be perfect :2thumbsup

Transalper

21st June 2013, 10:11

Lees Valley River (Okuku Fox Creek on the ECAN Flow thing (http://www.ecan.govt.nz/services/online-services/monitoring/river-flows/pages/river-flow-chart.aspx?SiteNo=66213)) has been up and down like a yo yo since end of April, and the peaks have been getting higher and higher. Hasn't been crossable since about the 16th this month.
Still like to go in just to see it up over 100.

mattsdakar

21st June 2013, 10:43

Transalper

21st June 2013, 12:10

Ha ha, I think the kind of bottom, wether the rocks are round and/or have growth on them makes a big difference but yea I feel I got better at it over that weekend until burning out energy wise.

For Lees Valley I tend to agree with ADVGDs site....
Rough guidelines for safe crossing
1 to 3 cm3/sec : Easy and safe to cross
3 to 5 cm3/sec : Safe to cross, may get a little deep/swift in sections
5 to 8 cm3/sec : Can be challenging, you may need use braids to get across
8 cm3/sec + : Potentially unsafe to cross.

With the river that low the meter was said to be a little less accurate (don't see that notice now) so we may still make it but once she's reading over 10 I would be getting very doubtful even with an inaccurate meter, I'd still wonder at 8.

mattsdakar

1st July 2013, 19:00

Ok it's been a while....Who's keen for a dayride Sunday?
I'm throwing a couple of options out there and we'll go with the concensus

Option A: A squirt around Banks Peninsula...through Port Levy over to Little River around Bossu to Wainui etc...u know the route
Option B: Southside of Waimak to Oxford, thru Lees Valley then McDonald Downs ($10 koha) to Waikari then Up to Lake Sunmer and Back via Lees Valley and Rangiora

Both have opt out options for those short on time

Transalper

1st July 2013, 19:03

I should be good to go for either option.

pete-blen

1st July 2013, 19:12

I pick ===> B

Have you booked sun shine ?

bushy

1st July 2013, 20:23

Working on it....I am with Pete on Route choice but seeing as I cant commit just yet my opinion means FA!!

Might be able to build a snowman on top of Lees Valley Road!!

Shoshoni

2nd July 2013, 16:44

The Eyerton Ford is gone again on the North side of the Waimak have to travel up to Diversion Rd.
The rest of the North Side was in good condition.

cynna

2nd July 2013, 17:32

option b sounds good. not sure im allowed out to play tho

cynna

2nd July 2013, 17:33

The Eyerton Ford is gone again on the North side of the Waimak have to travel up to Diversion Rd.
The rest of the North Side was in good condition.

did you come in at the road just before the ford or did you sneak through the new horse park

Shoshoni

2nd July 2013, 18:16

I went in at Harrs Rd, the last time I tried getting in down by the 4WD track they had concrete blocks with cheese cutter wire blocking the road across the stop bank all the way down to the river.

pete-blen

2nd July 2013, 18:22

:cool:....Might be a good first outing for the new toy...:eek:

Shoshoni

3rd July 2013, 17:13

Me and Badblackbuell did the Le Bons Bay Route today, all the roads were clear and reopened. The Main Akarora Rd was down to one lane controlled by lights.

Shoshoni

6th July 2013, 11:08