I'm looking for Christchurch Adv rides

[bigboy]

My mapping software and ADVGD's site add up to...
Hanmer to Lake Tennyson is 62km one way.
Edwards pass is 19.2km one way.
Mailings Pass is 12.3km one way.



So.... 187km round trip. Add 22km round trip to Island Gully hut if your camping... or 34km round trip if we end up at the Sledgemere one.

I will consede to these distances as, I only did a rough estimate from google maps measuring the maps distance scale againt my cell phone, then I doubled it.

Forcast is for fine, but as im in waikari, I can see north towards hanmer and its all cloudy grey but settled, light wind. maybe a little rain..im only guessing.
I think its good weather for a ride. I will be tagging along from culverden, so I will keep an eye out for you all.

Regards Greg.

[cynna]

weather held up for us and had a great ride - had a couple of problems which held us up so only managed to do Edwards today. I think those staying out there overnight are doing Mallings tomorrow

[cynna]

and some more

[flashg]

Nice pic's mate. Now to go riding WR yay

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[Shoshoni]

Thanks for organizing that cynna
It's a shame we ran out of time and didn't get to do Mailing Pass but there was more than enough entertainment on Edwards Pass :laugh:

I wonder how the others are getting along, I can see Peeteey eating his beans and singing to himself "beans beans the magical fruit the more you eat the more you TOOT"

[bigboy]

Yes, thanks to the organiser and the other riders that help out on the way.
Great ride, good weather and photos.
I'm looking forward to doing another one.

[Transalper]

Quick post to confirm I'm home too.
One casualty from a swim was my left blinkers are dead. I will investigate soon.
Just had an ice cream and put the bike away for now and it's shower time, then be back to read the posts.:niceone:
Great ride, good to meet new faces, small tents aren't so much fun when you have to use them and can't get ya socks off because you can't sit up.:brick:
At no time did we find boggy track.:no:

[flashg]

Further to my discussion with Cynna & Shoshoni pivot pegz are now on their way. See if this makes an improvement. Cheers guy's

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[Shoshoni]

At no time did we find boggy track.:no:

I was thinking the same not much had changed since last year.
Was trying to toot and wave at flashg yesterday when we split up on the motorway found I had drowned my horn took it off today tipped it upside down to let the water drain out.

[FuzzG]

Hey, thanks for a great ride and thanks to everyone that helped me pick up my bike the countless times I ended up lying down, will look at my pics and upload any good ones

[Peeteey]

Thanks everyone for a great fun ride! Nice to meet you new guys, thanks for coming along.

Nice to ride with you all again, great way to test out the new beastie :) which was excellent!

Definitely time for a new sleeping bag and some bug repellent! I seem to remember saying that last time I went camping :yes:

Anyhoo, off to bed. All this larking about is very tiring.

Great pics Cynna! Look forward to more.

[ADVGD]

A few pics, more to follow with RR on the AG site...

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/380/images/chasing-the-sun-november-2013-8.jpg

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/380/images/chasing-the-sun-november-2013-7.jpg

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/380/images/chasing-the-sun-november-2013-13.jpg

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/380/images/chasing-the-sun-november-2013-9.jpg

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/380/images/chasing-the-sun-november-2013-1.jpg

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/380/images/chasing-the-sun-november-2013-15.jpg

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/380/images/chasing-the-sun-november-2013-4.jpg

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/380/images/chasing-the-sun-november-2013-10.jpg

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/380/images/chasing-the-sun-november-2013-12.jpg

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/380/images/chasing-the-sun-november-2013-3.jpg

[cynna]

Have a great ride guys, may the weather gods be on your side!! Look forward to the ride report.

Next ride for me is Invercargill to pay homage to Burt, any one else heading down?

yep im going down - taking the car tho since I need to take some stuff down there and bring some back. Will keep an eye out for you....

[cynna]

Thanks for organizing that cynna
It's a shame we ran out of time and didn't get to do Mailing Pass but there was more than enough entertainment on Edwards Pass :laugh:


I didn't organise too much just picked a date I was free....... speaking of which my next free weekend is 21 Dec so im thinking of heading back in to do Mailings if anyone wants to come then

Also doing mackenzies and hakamatera pass on the way to the long drop rally 7 dec and will do some other tracks down there the next day if anyone else is going to that

Thanks for ADVGD for coming back to help me pick my bike up and fuzzg for pushing me up the steep bit, and everyone for there tyre changing advice - and to flashg for bringing the 14mm allen key....

[bigboy]

Also doing mackenzies and hakamatera pass on the way to the long drop rally 7 dec and will do some other tracks down there the next day if anyone else is going to that

I'm keen to do mailings. where can I find info on the long drop rally, mackenzies/hakamatera ?

[Crim]

where can I find info on the mackenzies/hakamatera ?

For route info Josh's website is good

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/

[Transalper]

Well I've decided I'm camping again this weekend, going to go Friday up thru the Molesworth, Taylors Pass to Blenheim, across and around to do the Braeburn, Maruia Saddle to Murchison and probably home via Lewis or Buller/Arthurs.
Back in ChCh for Saturday night and do nothing at all on Sunday.
Likely camp at one of the lake campgrounds or find a hidey hole somewhere after Blenheim/St Anaud.
Might add the Porika but going to use the Transalp so probably just take the easy tracks mentioned above.
Happy to have company, happy to go solo... what ever, just thought I'd mention it.

[thepom]

Sounds like a plan
..we can go together and I ll turn back at blenheim and come back and stay the night in hanmer...

[Transalper]

Kinda thinking I'd arrive in Hanmer around 11am... pie and go.

[thepom]

I ll txt you tomorrow for leaving time and place of departure..see if anyone else is coming...

[cynna]

. where can I find info on the long drop rally, mackenzies/hakamatera ?


longdrop rally is just a normal bike rally - quite small tho I think. im only going so ive got a place to pitch the tent when im down that way

[Transalper]

longdrop rally is just a normal bike rally - quite small tho I think. im only going so ive got a place to pitch the tent when im down that way

Haven't seen an entry form online have you?
All I found so far was this....

Long Drop Rally
Host: Whitestone Motorcycle Touring Club
When: Friday 6th - 8th Dec (gates open 2pm Friday)
Where: Duntroon Domain, Waitaki Valley, S.H.83, 35km inland from Oamaru
Cost: prepaid $25 (close 29th Nov 2013) / Late entry $30 / Gate entry $30
Contact: Gary Bond 03 434 7037 bondaberg@xtra.co.nz

[cynna]

Haven't seen an entry form online have you?
All I found so far was this....

no I haven't - they are doing a pretty good job of keeping it secret

[pete-blen]

Well I've decided I'm camping again this weekend, going to go Friday up thru the Molesworth, Taylors Pass to Blenheim, across and around to do the Braeburn, Maruia Saddle to Murchison and probably home via Lewis or Buller/Arthurs.
Back in ChCh for Saturday night and do nothing at all on Sunday.
Likely camp at one of the lake campgrounds or find a hidey hole somewhere after Blenheim/St Anaud.
Might add the Porika but going to use the Transalp so probably just take the easy tracks mentioned above.
Happy to have company, happy to go solo... what ever, just thought I'd mention it.


TA...
I'm at my place in Blen now for the week end.... more than welcome to drop in for a coffee or stay the night...

I'm not to far from the Taylor pass...

[Jarvis87]

What way does the long drop rally work. Is it timed stages over a few days? I'm new to NZ so don't really no the score. I've been looking on the Internet for info on it but yet to come across anything.

[Transalper]

Bunch of people go camping, live bands and a few silly games at the camp site to amuse... that's all a bike rally is, big social camp that is really small compared to overseas gatherings.
Can understand the confusion though as a proper racing rally is still spelt the same.

[Jarvis87]

O right. I was far out then lol. Do they have competition rally's in NZ. Back in ireland and the uk they have bike rally championships that are good. Timed stages over 2 days for each round.

[Transalper]

Bit of this kind of stuff for bikes...www.bikesportnz.com/2013/09/bust-a-nut-3/ (http://www.bikesportnz.com/2013/09/bust-a-nut-3/)

Cars.... (don't know if bikes join in on this too, I haven't really followed it)
www.nzrallychampionship.co.nz/ (http://www.nzrallychampionship.co.nz/)

Few hill climbs about the place too.

[cynna]

Bunch of people go camping, live bands and a few silly games at the camp site to amuse... that's all a bike rally is, big social camp that is really small compared to overseas gatherings..

haven't been to this one before but heard its one of the smaller ones - I just need somewhere to pitch a tent while im down that way

[thepom]

Awesome ride thru the molesworth with transalper....came back by coastal rode to kaikoura and mpunt lyford....fantastic ride...always good to have company ....

[thepom]

Also might want to give the Molesworth a miss tomorrow due load of hard core mugs running themselves to death ha ha
...what doesn't kill you makes you stronger..

www.runningcalendar.co.nz/molesworth-run/

[Transalper]

Good ride, we rushed the Molesworth a little (still took 4 hours though) as thepom had a room in Hanmer he needed to return too.
We parted ways at Blenheim and I ended up pitching the new tent a few k's before St Arnaud at the Kowhai Point Scenec reserve DOC spot for $6.
Nice little area, couple of loos and several areas to pitch a tent or park a camper.
Unfortunately the sandflys found me there too.
New tent is not all it is advertised as, the claimed 65cm vestibule actually does not exist... at all :angry:... but thankfully there is plenty of room inside for one biker and most his important gear, including boots to stop the stones getting in them thanks to early morning ADVGD's which is what happened when my boots had to be left outside while camping with him last weekend. Panniers and topboxes can stay on the bike.
Also tried one of those hiker shelter flys, I'll never go camping without one again. Would have been great in the rain.
Some experimenting on how to get the best out of the setup is still required though... and can i fit it on the WR?

I finished with the Braeburn, Maruia Saddle, late lunch at the Hurunui and the usual backroads behind Amberley.


Pic a bit crappy.. low light and old phone camera.:whocares:

[Gareth123]

Also tried one of those hiker shelter flys, I'll never go camping without one again. Would have been great in the rain.
Some experimenting on how to get the best out of the setup is still required though... and can i fit it on the WR?


How much did the fly cost you? I've been thinking about getting one for when I use the swag roll. Roughly how big are they?

[Transalper]

This is the one I bought..www.completeoutdoors.co.nz/mannagum-refuge-bay-camp-shelter-hiker-fly-xidp303031.html (http://www.completeoutdoors.co.nz/mannagum-refuge-bay-camp-shelter-hiker-fly-xidp303031.html)
3m x 3m $60.

They have others on their website... smaller/cheaper...
www.completeoutdoors.co.nz/oztrail-hiker-fly-xidp158286.html (http://www.completeoutdoors.co.nz/oztrail-hiker-fly-xidp158286.html)

3m x 3m seemed plenty big for one man with bike and tent.
No poles or pegs included though.

ADVGDs review... www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/23/dmh-hike-lite-shelter-fly.php (http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/23/dmh-hike-lite-shelter-fly.php)

[Gareth123]

Thanks man.

[Shoshoni]

Was thinking about doing the Le Bons Run anyone else interested.
Not sure about a route yet but I do want to have a look at Ol Le Bons Track I haven't been there for awhile.

[Transalper]

I'd go if I have a free day, not sure whats what with the coming weekend yet.

[Peeteey]

Was thinking about doing the Le Bons Run anyone else interested.

I'm keen! It was fun last time, lots of places I hadn't been in years :)

[ADVGD]

stop the stones getting in them thanks to early morning ADVGD's

The first one up is allowed to play childish pranks on those still asleep, thems the rules ;)

[Peeteey]

The first one up is allowed to play childish pranks on those still asleep, thems the rules ;)

Ha ha! But so can the last to go to sleep, that's my rule :D

[Shoshoni]

I'd go if I have a free day, not sure whats what with the coming weekend yet.

It won't be this weekend, I was thinking around 1st December.
Would you guys be interested in adding Taumutu into the mix?

[flashg]

Sounds like a plan. I'll change my tyres for that

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[Peeteey]

Would you guys be interested in adding Taumutu into the mix?

I had to look that one up. It's the long sandy spit by lake Ellesmere right? Don't think I've explored that before, sounds cool.

[Shoshoni]

It's the long sandy spit by lake Ellesmere right?.

That's the one, there is a single sand track in there but its not to long.
The last time I did it I headed to the beach and rode across that, I haven't done any sand riding on the DR yet so I think I'll struggle.
Thought if we try that then we should try Birdlings Flat to Bossu Rd get all the that stuff out of the way in the beginning.

[cynna]

im out for that ride but the db1k reg are now open - $115 - limited to 150 riders again I think

[Transalper]

Yep, just entered, $115 +$35 for an optional Tee shirt.

[flashg]

Yep me too, plus the t shirt. What bike you taking transalper ?

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[Transalper]

WR250R.
Done most them on the DR650 and once on the transalp a couple of years ago but it's more enjoyable for me on the little bike.

[flashg]

Me and cynna will do the easier tracks. You can do the hard stuff transalper and take photos

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[Kenb]

I've ended up with an extra still in it's package. $25 to be picked up in Christchurch

The same model is on clearance sale at Torpedo 7 for $29.99 http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/T7TO4NNER/title/torpedo7-enduro-route-sheet-holder

Ken

[cynna]

heres bigboy going for a swim.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G5CHgKi_lY&feature=youtu.be

[cynna]

getting stuck up the top of the hill at Edwards pass


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htZ3YHQE__Q

[ADVGD]

getting stuck up the top of the hill at Edwards pass

That was a hell of a lot more dug up and loose than it has ever been. I'm glad you didn't put my untidy effort on the vid, anyone would have thought I'd been drinking!

[cynna]

That was a hell of a lot more dug up and loose than it has ever been. I'm glad you didn't put my untidy effort on the vid, anyone would have thought I'd been drinking!

you did it fine - will put the downhill up next - people will think im on drugs. And got to put TAers little swim on here as well

[Transalper]

It was really really hot, I just needed to cool off and thought the bike would like to too

[Shoshoni]

Not sure if Google Maps saved the information or not but here's the first part of the journey for the following weekend ride any suggestions are welcome.
http://goo.gl/maps/GSfcP

Sunday 1st, Dec, Meet up at the Mobil on the corner of Colombo St and Huxley St - 9:30 am for 10am departure
Low tide in Akaroa is 8:52am and high tide is 3pm so we should be well gone before then.

[flashg]

Might do this on the WR if the bigger tank arrives in time fingers crossed

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[Transalper]

Might be a glitch for the plan... not sure where they open the lake to the sea at but I imagine it would be hard to cross at that point.
Probably still make the Birdlands Flat top Bossu crossing as no mention of that and it is easy to check on the way past but the lake Ellesmere opening....
http://www.ecan.govt.nz/services/online-services/monitoring/river-flows/pages/river-flow-north.aspx

[Shoshoni]

Might be a glitch for the plan... not sure where they open the lake to the sea at but I imagine it would be hard to cross at that point.

I have done it from the other direction and there was no opening for the lake to the sea, but there is one small ford you have to cross by the church.

[Transalper]

I believe it's not usually open to the sea unless the lake level is too high, then they bring in the diggers and make a big trench which may be interesting.
ECAN website says it's currently open.
Guess we'll find out.
I'm just putting the route that far as per your map into the GPS.

[Shoshoni]

Went and had a look tonight since I didn't do the WNR. I got there after 8pm, and it's not looking good low tide was around 5:50pm for Birdling Flats.
Sorry for the quality of pics crappy cell fone.
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[flashg]

Wow that looks deep. Now I'm worried 😁

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[flashg]

Might need a bike with balloon tyres to float across

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[brp]

Might need a bike with balloon tyres to float across

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Life jacket could be the go too

[flashg]

Or maybe i just use some chalk and draw myself on the other side haha 😄

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[TangoCharlie]

I will try and be there, just booked the DR in for a WOF this afternoon and if she passes will take the Rego off hold and see ya there with my spade and tow ropes....:laugh:

[Transalper]

... with my spade and.... ....:laugh:

Just added one of those to the tool 'selection' as in not to be taken every trip but maybe this one :yes: and the saw again just in case for further round on the hill. :laugh:
I'm kinda hoping we'll still attack the crossing at the bottom of Bossu from Birdlings Flat but assuming we'll be skipping the open sea trench at the far end of the beach in the previous pics by Shoshoni. What ever, I'm just being a follower again this time.:stupid:

[FuzzG]

Hey guys, I'm keen for an adventure, hopefully I'll keep it more upright this time, see ya at the mobil on Huxley

[Peeteey]

Hmm, there's some seriously black clouds creeping over the peninsula from the south, think Mount Doom kinda black, and I just had a few drops of rain.

Reckon all that rain that didn't arrive today has been saved up and added to the stuff meant for tomorrow, being yer wet weather gear!

PS, I'll meet you, so long as is not torrential, round the hills somewhere

[Transalper]

Hmm, there's some seriously black clouds creeping over the peninsula from the south, think Mount Doom kinda black, and I just had a few drops of rain.

Reckon all that rain that didn't arrive today has been saved up and added to the stuff meant for tomorrow, being yer wet weather gear!

PS, I'll meet you, so long as is not torrential, round the hills somewhere

Weather looking sweeeeeeeet now.
See ya all soon.

[whatastoner]

What's happenimg today?

[Transalper]

Banks penisulia with a one of the more tricky stock tracks and maybe a Birdlings Flat beach gravel crossing to Bossu Rd.
Meet at the mobile garage on the corner of Colombo and huxley St at 9:30 for a 10am departure. Ride starts with going up Huntsbury hill track then Summit Rd to Gebbies Pass.

[whatastoner]

Ok. If the bike starts. See you there.

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[Shoshoni]

Well I had a few moments today :sweatdrop, Ol Le Bons track was in better condition than what I remembered.
Still wouldn't mind having another try for the Lake Ellesmere at some stage. I think my next ride will be the classic Waimak, Lees Valley run.

[Transalper]

Good, productive and entertaining day.
Fixed a puncture with peeteey on his bike, floated across the deep gravel crossing from Birdlings Flat to Bossu, loved the Old Lebons Road/Track, must do that more often on the WR, only 180km and I needed a rest under a tree staring at the sea round Charteris Bay (very nice)... but how should I feel about being overtaken on the ChCh side of Dyers Pass by a cyclist who then couldn't get past the very car that was keeping me there in the first place. Quite entertaining, quite the tailgater.

[Transalper]

..... I think my next ride will be the classic Waimak, Lees Valley run.

I've got a free day this coming Saturday the 7th Dec. I'm hoping to do something then and that would be as good as any. What say you?

[Peeteey]

Fixed a puncture with peeteey on his bike.

You mean FOR Peeteey :) Thanks very much for that, by the way!

[mattsdakar]

Good, productive and entertaining day.
Fixed a puncture with peeteey on his bike, floated across the deep gravel crossing from Birdlings Flat to Bossu, loved the Old Lebons Road/Track, must do that more often on the WR, only 180km and I needed a rest under a tree staring at the sea round Charteris Bay (very nice)... but how should I feel about being overtaken on the ChCh side of Dyers Pass by a cyclist who then couldn't get past the very car that was keeping me there in the first place. Quite entertaining, quite the tailgater.

Where's the photo's Carl, Standards are slipping! :laugh:

[Peeteey]

Here's a few pics from the ride today:

My day started off well ...
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Birdlings Flat:
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My Paint!
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Which way?
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[Peeteey]

Some more:

Whatastoner showing us how it's done:
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FuzzG taking a well earned nap:
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Mexican Standoff:
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On the way home we noticed a TA admiring the view:
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[Shoshoni]

I've got a free day this coming Saturday the 7th Dec. I'm hoping to do something then and that would be as good as any. What say you?

Sounds good too me, how does 9:30 at the peg sound.

[Transalper]

Some good pics peeteey.

9:30 at the peg Saturday for a Lees/Waimak ride sounds good.

[FuzzG]

FuzzG taking a well earned nap:

If only that was the last time it wouldn't be so bad!!

[flashg]

See ya at the peg guys

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[Peeteey]

Woo hoo, only 2 hours to change the rear tyre! I'm getting better :yes:

[Peeteey]

Hey kids, here's the video from last weekend:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FLYWD9Yn4Q

p.s. sorry FuzzG, that thumbnail for the video was honestly chosen randomly by YouTube :)

[ADVGD]

Nicely edited video Pete

If I ever need some rims sandblasted I'll give you a shout =)

[Peeteey]

Nicely edited video Pete

If I ever need some rims sandblasted I'll give you a shout =)

Ha ha, sandblasting is so yesterday!

[flashg]

That was fun to watch Peeteey. Not sure about you as a sandblaster though, you left a bit much of the old paint on 😊

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[FuzzG]

Some how I don't believe you about the thumbnail but great video non the less, I dont know if I want to see your video of Edwards and Maling pass given my exploits,
thoes grit blasted rims look pretty shinny underneath

[Transalper]

Showing their true finish I suspect... the rims that is.

[pouakai]

Anyone got a GPX from that ride ? I couldn't make it this time. There is lots of the route I recognize, I think I have ridden most of the on road stuff but the off road nits I don't know. Any permissions required for those bits ?
Cheers
P

[whatastoner]

Would have been there today. Have to work. Enjoy.

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[Shoshoni]

It was a good day out weather was on our side.
They have cleaned up Okuku side which was nice to see no more ugly ruts.
South Side of the Waimak has been graded so there is some nice soft stony section and not much water in the fords.
I had one rookie mistake going into one of the corners grabbed too much front brake and lost the front end, I ended up stuck under the bike and had to wait for the TA & flashg to rescue me :facepalm:
Thank god no one had there Camera out :woohoo::yes:

[flashg]

Fuz wasn't there but flash was I'm just glad you weren't hurt. That makes it a good day. I had some moments' on the XT but lucky to stay upright

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[flashg]

Mattsdakar should have a sore and dusty butt doing the lees valley & south waimak on a WR 450

[Transalper]

Had a good ride, nice to take the Tranny for a change but got new sprocket ratio on the WR as of this evening so keen to do another ride on that now.
Actually just using this post as a taptalk test from my new cheap as budget smartish phone B-)

[flashg]

Good on ya TA, funny, but good to see you moving with the times. i checked my settings and turned off the signature like you said

[Shoshoni]

Anyone got a GPX from that ride ? I couldn't make it this time. There is lots of the route I recognize, I think I have ridden most of the on road stuff but the off road nits I don't know. Any permissions required for those bits ?
Cheers
P

The ride was done on Public Roads no permission required, the only gravel bits we did were Western Valley Rd, Birdling Flats, Bossu Rd, Jubilee Rd, Camerons Trk, Lavericks Ridge Rd, Panama Rd and Ol le Bons Trk.

[pouakai]

Ta, those tracks are unknown to me but look definitely worthwhile !
P

[cynna]

Clarence reserve open weekends are up - the only one I can make is 18/19 jan. who want to come with with that weekend?????

also got a free weekend 21/22 dec so thinking of going back to do malings pass and probably Edwards again if anyone wants to come

[cynna]

Had mackenzies and hakamatera pass to myself this weekend

FuzzG was that you I seen in Geraldine on Saturday?

[Transalper]

Hey just thought I'd mention I'm meeting some riders down at the Speights Ale House, Tower Junction at 7:30pm tonight to talk shit about the up & coming Dusty Butt... just in case anyone else is up for a social.

[thepom]

Might try and pop in after my meeting...who.s going to be there?

[Transalper]

Might try and pop in after my meeting...who.s going to be there?

Don't think I know them so would be good to have a few extras like you along to share more than my own bullshit. They are DB newbys found me through Linton looking for a bit of a heads up on what to expect.
The more the merrier.

[cynna]

more newbies - wonder how the 150 max is looking.....

[flashg]

Clarence reserve open weekends are up - the only one I can make is 18/19 jan. who want to come with with that weekend?????



also got a free weekend 21/22 dec so thinking of going back to do malings pass and probably Edwards again if anyone wants to come




might be able to do 18-19 jan let you know closer to the date

[flashg]

I'm away 21-22 jan buggar

[flashg]

I mean dec

[FuzzG]

FuzzG was that you I seen in Geraldine on Saturday?

Na, I spent Saturday consuming a large quantity of wine at the wine and food fest, I'm still feeling the effects

[Crim]

Had mackenzies and hakamatera pass to myself this weekend

FuzzG was that you I seen in Geraldine on Saturday?

How is the new bike v the old bike?

[ADVGD]

Clarence reserve open weekends are up - the only one I can make is 18/19 jan. who want to come with with that weekend?????

also got a free weekend 21/22 dec so thinking of going back to do malings pass and probably Edwards again if anyone wants to come

Am on the bike most of Jan, I'll aim to work in that Clarence weekend 18/19

[Peeteey]

Clarence reserve open weekends are up - the only one I can make is 18/19 jan. who want to come with with that weekend?????

also got a free weekend 21/22 dec so thinking of going back to do malings pass and probably Edwards again if anyone wants to come

I'm certainly keen for Clarence! Am keen for Edwards too but I fly to Nelson at sparrow's fart on the 22nd so reckon that's out.
But that gives me time to get a decent sleeping bag :)

[cynna]

How is the new bike v the old bike?

all good so far - bit slower and heavier and the suspension is not as good but suits me better then the ktm. the screen makes a lot of difference on long rides so that's a bonus

when are you back in action???

[Crim]

all good so far - bit slower and heavier and the suspension is not as good but suits me better then the ktm. the screen makes a lot of difference on long rides so that's a bonus

when are you back in action???

Registered and warranted the old girl week or so back been out for a few very small rides but yeah back in the saddle - may look to swap the KLR for something lighter early next year - but wife, kids, money may preclude that

[cynna]

wife, kids, money

should get a good bike for all of that

good to here you are back on the road

[Transalper]

Dirtys to the Waipara riverbed from Amberley to the Waipara Pub and back on Sunday.... lots of soft stuff and water... anyone else interested? Good for non regoed dirt bikes.
Imagining Amberley around 10ish but to be confirmed.

[whatastoner]

Yeah TA. That sounds like a plan.

sent on work time

[flashg]

Dirtys to the Waipara riverbed from Amberley to the Waipara Pub and back on Sunday.... lots of soft stuff and water... anyone else interested? Good for non regoed dirt bikes.

Imagining Amberley around 10ish but to be confirmed.




where you leaving from ? What day and time please. A job for the WR me thinks

[Transalper]

Yeah TA. That sounds like a plan.

sent on work time
Cool.


where you leaving from ? What day and time please. A job for the WR me thinks
It's Sunday 10am..ish as in my post, talking to the dirtys it is likely to be meeting them in Amberley somewhere, then heading to the parking area. Then up to Pub and back via the riverbed.
More detail tomorrow arvo.
I'll probably Van to Amberley to save on the bike tyre wear... riding road is ripping in to them.

[flashg]

Cheers i could trailer WR. long time since i drove the car. Hope i still remember

[Transalper]

Ok, so do we just want to meet at the Peg at 9am? Depart as soon as all expected people have arrived, convoy to Amberley, park up, unload and ride.... or what do we want to do? Original Dirtys have bailed so it's just myself, one none KB mate on an unreged bike and Whatastoner and flashg at this stage.

[flashg]

Meet @ 9am @ peg is good see you there. Your plan sounds good to me

[Transalper]

Cool, see ya at the Peg.

[Peeteey]

Have fun you lucky buggers!

[bigboy]

I am a definite for mailings pass on the 21st.

[Transalper]

Today was fun in the Waipara River, water level was the lowest I've seen when in there.
We started with four, two of us went all the way up the Waipara riverbed in to the gorge until the public sign saying you can not pass this point without permission. Then back to the pub for refreshments and eventually back to the parking area near Amberley.
Other two headed back early.
Few piccys from today...
1 - Four of us, one bruised thy among us. People sitting in the shade to the right.
2 - Sign in the gorge says 'Do not Pass'.. or something to that effect.
3- Somewhere in the gorge, on the way back to the pub.
4- Snapshot of FlashG
5- Chips at the Waipara Pub... sauce provided.:niceone:

[flashg]

Many thanks to Transalper for organising todays ride. Bloody hard at times but fun. A great day

[Transalper]

Just looking at the tracklog in Googleearth and another 500 to 600m round the next bend past that sign we stopped at is the actual gorge where the 4x4 pictures I'd seen were taken.
For anyone interested we stopped ~16km upstream from the Waipara Pub exit.
Pics of Track over Sat View and closer up of the end of the line.

[cynna]

how soft is the track - will the tenere be too heavy to take there?

[cynna]

I am a definite for mailings pass on the 21st.

I cant make it on that Saturday now - not sure if anyone else was keen either

[flashg]

how soft is the track - will the tenere be too heavy to take there?


way to soft for bigger bikes even WR was sinking in many places

[pouakai]

I recall a couple of stretches of soft stuff 100-200m at a time but nothing that would stop me taking a big bike fitted with knobblies - you'd want to be happy maintaining momentum though...
P

[whatastoner]

Are you sure you're not thinking of somewhere else? Maybe you didn't follow the river all the time.

sent on work time

[Transalper]

It felt like it was more soft than not to me.
It could be done on a bigger bike with appropriate tyres and the occasional helping hand or two pushing, but I'd only do it for the novelty of it and expect it to be real hard work keeping the front end from washing out and climbing up some banks if you loose momentum.

[pouakai]

Are you sure you're not thinking of somewhere else? Maybe you didn't follow the river all the time.

sent on work time

Been up to the pub and back a few times so I can't vouch for anything beyond that but the most trouble we had was my daughter drowning her 140 when she underestimated the depth(seat level) of a waterhole! That and an adult novice who struggled a little with momentum in the soft stuff on the same 140.
; )
P

[Jarvis87]

Just woundering if me and my mate could tag along on one of you adv rides. We both ride ktm 450 exc's. I don't have a large fuel tank yet but I'm in the process of getin one sorted. By reading threw these posts you guys seem to no your way round. I moved to christchurch from ireland about 7 months ago so I haven't been that far outside of it. I done the lees valley trail few weeks bak. But am keen to do more. Cheers

[pouakai]

Just woundering if me and my mate could tag along on one of you adv rides. We both ride ktm 450 exc's. I don't have a large fuel tank yet but I'm in the process of getin one sorted. By reading threw these posts you guys seem to no your way round. I moved to christchurch from ireland about 7 months ago so I haven't been that far outside of it. I done the lees valley trail few weeks bak. But am keen to do more. Cheers

I got mine from Mxparts.com.au - I'm well happy with it. Make sure your have a think about the 'dusty butt' too, it's lots of fun on the 450, just make sure you get the gearing right...
P

[Transalper]

Just woundering if me and my mate could tag along on one of you adv rides. ....

What, only one ride?

Sure thing, that's what organising stuff here is all about... bringing people together and riding.

Also don't be afraid to speak up if there's any particular place you've heard of that you want company exploring, if the timing works there's usually someone keen to go with.

DB1K (http://www.epicevents.co.nz/page/87-motorbike-events+dusty-butt-db1k) and Bannockburn Bike Week (http://www.bikeweeknz.com/)are both good for finding places in Otago, one being an endurance event, the other a week of smaller ADV rides covering lots of similar/same places based out of Bannockburn.

[Jarvis87]

Thanks for the replys. Checking the fuel tanks out now as we speak. Db1k sounds good. Just in from a little evening ride round the port hills and worsleys lane which is good. I've been round banks peninsula a few times but I'm weary on how far to go without running out of fuel lol. I've also been up the waimak on the single track. I'm def up for hooking up with you boys for a ride some day. Thanks again yous are very helpfull.

[ADVGD]

Clarence reserve open weekends are up - the only one I can make is 18/19 jan. who want to come with with that weekend?????

Presumably you will be departing from Chch? I'll likely be coming from north and meet you at the entry

Are you staying in there the night? Configuring the January route at the mo and working this into the schedule. I'll be spending the night either at a hut or camped up somewhere, setting off early in the morning on foot for a fish and then heading out on the bike in the arvo.

[cynna]

Presumably you will be departing from Chch? I'll likely be coming from north and meet you at the entry

Are you staying in there the night? Configuring the January route at the mo and working this into the schedule. I'll be spending the night either at a hut or camped up somewhere, setting off early in the morning on foot for a fish and then heading out on the bike in the arvo.


yep I will be heading from chch. I could be tempted to stay the night - will have to check with my dogsitter. Im away almost every weekend from Nye until end of march so could be pushing my luck

[ADVGD]

yep I will be heading from chch. I could be tempted to stay the night - will have to check with my dogsitter. Im away almost every weekend from Nye until end of march so could be pushing my luck

Just bring your dog with you

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01743/dog-motorbike_1743034i.jpg

[cynna]

dogs will get a pig and you can get the fish for breakfast

[flashg]

Transalper and Cynna please flick me a txt. did a phone reset and lost your numbers. Cheers

Sent from my RM-821_apac_australia_new_zealand_222 using Tapatalk

[Transalper]

Presumably you will be departing from Chch? I'll likely be coming from north and meet you at the entry

Are you staying in there the night? Configuring the January route at the mo and working this into the schedule. I'll be spending the night either at a hut or camped up somewhere, setting off early in the morning on foot for a fish and then heading out on the bike in the arvo.

Looks like I can make the 18th/19th too. Will bring my tent if the weather's ok. Only been to the Clarance once before.

[Tazz]

Thanks for the replys. Checking the fuel tanks out now as we speak. Db1k sounds good. Just in from a little evening ride round the port hills and worsleys lane which is good. I've been round banks peninsula a few times but I'm weary on how far to go without running out of fuel lol. I've also been up the waimak on the single track. I'm def up for hooking up with you boys for a ride some day. Thanks again yous are very helpfull.

Watch out for the silty mud at the Mak, that stuff is brutal on seals, bearings....and well, anything it gets in to... The Ashley is more forgiving.

[Peeteey]

Merry xmas you lot! Hope you all have a joyous year full of love and contentedness.

[flashg]

Merry Xmas to you peeteey and everyone else. Its going to be a great year full of adventure and fun,except when we get stuck. lol

Sent from my RM-821_apac_australia_new_zealand_222 using Tapatalk

[flashg]

I'm in Auckland and it's pissing down. I miss home ☹

[cynna]

I'm in Auckland and it's pissing down. I miss home ☹

hasnt been the best here so you are not missing much

got a free day this saturday 4/1 if anyone want a quick ride - lees valley maybe?

and dont forget im aiming to do clarance reserve 18/1

waiau rally the week before that then woodstock the week after that. then its bannockburn bike week - back in time for the hororata rally and the bike drags. a few days rest before i head off to 90 mile beach - trying to make it without seizing the triumph this time. then its db1k followed by the march hare. then i will be living off water and noodles for next few weeks

[thepom]

I ll be up for a ride on the 4th....sick of this weather, need some sunshine.....

[flashg]

I'm keen on the 4th as well

[pete-blen]

The 4th yer,s say....
Surpose I better start putting in an appearance again now the bikes mobile...

[cynna]

does leaving at 11 sharp for lees vally suit everyone

met at the peg on saturday. maybe head up the waimak to oxford then onto lees

[ADVGD]

dont forget im aiming to do clarance reserve 18/1

waiau rally the week before that then woodstock the week after that. then its bannockburn bike week - back in time for the hororata rally and the bike drags. a few days rest before i head off to 90 mile beach - trying to make it without seizing the triumph this time. then its db1k followed by the march hare. then i will be living off water and noodles for next few weeks

Seriously milking every event you can, nice job mate :niceone:

[cynna]

Seriously milking every event you can, nice job mate :niceone:


have to - this time last year i blew the engine in the trike, seized the triumph and kenny was welding some bits on the ktm so missed out on a few things. making up for it this year - sucks that i have to come back to work everynow and then tho

hows your big ride going?


o and im single again so nothing to stop me going lol

[ADVGD]

have to - this time last year i blew the engine in the trike, seized the triumph and kenny was welding some bits on the ktm so missed out on a few things. making up for it this year - sucks that i have to come back to work everynow and then tho

hows your big ride going?


o and im single again so nothing to stop me going lol

Single + a bike means lots of riding :)

Riding is going well thanks, back home for a couple of days to organise more of the new website but off again tomorrow for an undetermined period ;)

Catch you on the 18th for the Clarence mate

[mattsdakar]

Single + a bike means lots of riding :)

Riding is going well thanks, back home for a couple of days to organise more of the new website but off again tomorrow for an undetermined period ;)

Catch you on the 18th for the Clarence mate


Dang miss out on the Clarence again, still haven't done it yet.
Eight of us away on Friday 17th for 5 nights riding around Central Otago Goldfields incorporating a lot of the Dusty Butt route, yeehaa!

[cynna]

Dang miss out on the Clarence again, still haven't done it yet.
Eight of us away on Friday 17th for 5 nights riding around Central Otago Goldfields incorporating a lot of the Dusty Butt route, yeehaa!

its open before and after that weekend - that was just the date i posted up to see if anyone wanted to come...

[flashg]

Leaving @ 11am sharp is good with me cynna

[Transalper]

I'll be back in town soon, might be up for the ride on the 4th.

[flashg]

I'll be back in town soon, might be up for the ride on the 4th.


put your foot down TA the van will do 100 kph. 😊

[pete-blen]

does leaving at 11 sharp for lees vally suit everyone

met at the peg on saturday. maybe head up the waimak to oxford then onto lees

Just a thought.... with all this rain.. if the river is uncrossable wouldn't it be better to go
in from the other end.... At least we get to ride the fun end if the river to high/fast...

[Peeteey]

I'll see if I can join you on Sat but may be doing B'day things :D

Had a bipolar day on the 31st, finally got to ride with a friend who has been unable to ride for years due to ill health, he also let me ride his bike (Yammy Royal Star 1300) and also sold the DR :crybaby:

Royal Star http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa6IReFjNV8

Final DR ride http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NRXXKUqSjE

Have a great New Years folks, I hope they're safe, exciting and full of love ... or petrol fumes if love is too girly for you :)

[cynna]

Just a thought.... with all this rain.. if the river is uncrossable wouldn't it be better to go
in from the other end.... At least we get to ride the fun end if the river to high/fast...

ok - im easy. not sure how to get in that way so will have to follow you

hopefully i can still make it - got a sore back but my pain releif is starting to kick in now

[BrendanZX9R]

ok - im easy. not sure how to get in that way so will have to follow you

hopefully i can still make it - got a sore back but my pain releif is starting to kick in now

Do you fellas mind if I tag along? I know the way from either end if that helps

[flashg]

Do you fellas mind if I tag along? I know the way from either end if that helps




you are most welcome to join us

[Shoshoni]

Just a thought.... with all this rain.. if the river is uncrossable wouldn't it be better to go
in from the other end.... At least we get to ride the fun end if the river to high/fast...

http://www.ecan.govt.nz/services/online-services/monitoring/river-flows/pages/river-flow-chart.aspx?SiteNo=66213

River flow for Okuku is looking good so shouldn't be any problems there. The only thing I would be worried about is the amount of traffic you might get cause of the holiday season.

[Transalper]

And bang just like that 5 minutes after Shoshoni posts there's an update to the ecan data and the river level jumps to 11 and climbing.
Is there a plan B route if it keeps going up in that we don't even bother going there or does everyone want to go in for a look anyway?

[pouakai]

Any idea what level is passable ? Seems like 4ms is standard what's the normal depth/flow like ?
P

[Transalper]

I'd still expect to cross up to(ish) 8 and a maybe not by 10.
Depends a bit on the braids I suppose but I know one guy over on FB who was coming that won't go in at over 5. Something about a gas gas with an open top air box.
If we were going earlier I'd suggest Edwards Pass to check out the new bridge, but that's a fair way further to get to.

[thepom]

Just got back from hammer doing the rainbow...pissed down as soon as I got to hammer...rained constant all the way to within a minute of the toll gate....4wd spoke to me and advised me not to go due the amount of water flowing...got to Connors creek and decided not to go further due to force of water, being on my own, no waterproof socks and not many people about.....I know my limits so saved thirty bucks and rode back the way I came...out of hammer and sun was awesome....it was sunny in hammer but still raining...weird....great ride tho....

[thepom]

Sorry for spelling hamner wrong....not even sure if this is right either ha ha

[pouakai]

I'd still expect to cross up to(ish) 8 and a maybe not by 10.
Depends a bit on the braids I suppose but I know one guy over on FB who was coming that won't go in at over 5. Something about a gas gas with an open top air box.
If we were going earlier I'd suggest Edwards Pass to check out the new bridge, but that's a fair way further to get to.

I don't suppose it'll drop over night!
I up for leaving as early as need be in order to have a good day out. (and I missed out on Edwards he other day...)

P

[Shoshoni]

Me and a few others have been through Okuku Fox Creek when it's been up around the 10 mark but I wouldn't recommend it.

If you go in form the North Side you could always take a trip up to the Wharfedale Track and then do some of the back roads into Oxford it's not a bad run.

[cynna]

And bang just like that 5 minutes after Shoshoni posts there's an update to the ecan data and the river level jumps to 11 and climbing.
Is there a plan B route if it keeps going up in that we don't even bother going there or does everyone want to go in for a look anyway?\

just got back to chch - pouring rain in nelson this morning and then hot and sunny but windy once i got over the lewis pass

we can decide when we meet there what to do once we see what the river level is like in the morning. if it is looking dodgy maybe we can go up one side of the waimak thru lees to the river and if it is uncrossable then turn back and do the overside of the waimak

if we go in the other end and have to turn back then its a lot of seal there and on the way back - was heaps of traffic on the road today and cant be bothered with that. same with edwards - a lot of traffic and cops to deal with to hamner and back if the roads are anything like today

anyway off to work now so will check back when i get home and maybe still see some of yous at 11 tomorrow

[Transalper]

Yea, traffic level on my mind too, bit hard if not impossible to avoid some of it if trying to go any further out of town.
See ya at the Peg about 10:30am for an 11am departure.

[Racing Dave]

Sorry for spelling hamner wrong....not even sure if this is right either ha ha

Kenny - it's easy to remember. There's no HAM in Hanmer and no SUN in Sumner.

[thepom]

Gone fishing ha ha

[morganw]

Flow at 04.00 is 5.45 cumsecs. Should be well crossable.

[whatastoner]

Hi everyone. Happy new year. Can anyone tell me what the road is like between duganville and kokiri on the west coast? Is is Busa friendly? Kenny, you've been there haven't you? Any intelligence greatly appreciated.

sent on work time

[Transalper]

Hi everyone. Happy new year. Can anyone tell me what the road is like between duganville and kokiri on the west coast? Is is Busa friendly? Kenny, you've been there haven't you? Any intelligence greatly appreciated.

sent on work time
Is this where you are talking?
www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/125/maori-creek-maori-gully.php (http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/125/maori-creek-maori-gully.php)

[Transalper]

And nice ride today, I was very very late this time, later than usual.
Forgot the WR was a bit buried and mirrorless in the back of my garage since just before Christmas and when already running late it became a problem getting it unlocked and out then to realise the tank was as good as empty.
11am departing from the Peg, well I had just filled the tank at the Selwyn St/Morehouse garage at 11:05. :spanking:
I short cutted the first part of the Waimak section and poped on to gravel near the terrace tracks which looked pretty messed up with trees lying all over the place as I glanced across in passing.
I caught the second to last man in the group (me being last) just before the big puddle/ford nearing the end of the track.
After a full regroup (and it was a fairly big group this time with new faces galore :niceone:) we went for a look at the carpark area at the Viewhill end of the Wharfedale track. Plenty of cars there so I guess the track was busy. Yes we were and are aware you can not ride motorised stuff past the end of the carpark.
On to Oxford for a bite to eat and a long social chat kind of thing, then in to Lees Valley.
A good ride was had, more riding than stops through there and the Okuku Fox Creek, the main river crossing was good. Interesting to note my GPS log reads almost exactly 2 hours from Oxford to Whiterock, 18 minutes stopped for various reasons such as checking tyres when I thought I had a pinch flat but didn't, spectating at the big ford and cleaning my visor.
Deep enough to be entertaining but safe enough as to pose no real issues other than a stall... not a fall.
Final regroup back at Whiterock and home for tea and cake as Nelson Nordie would say. Ok, Milo and gingernuts, I don't like tea or cake. :p:done:

No I didn't take any photos either.:facepalm:

[Racing Dave]

Yes we were and are aware you can not ride motorised stuff past the end of the carpark.:

Funnily enough, this might not be true.

A couple of years ago I was snooping around on my trials bike and spoke to a DoC fellow in charge of a gang clearing fallen trees from the Warfedale Track. He enquired what I was up to, and after some discussion told me that the track was still a gazetted road, and (never mind that the 4RT was completely not road legal) said that if I wanted to ride on the track then I was most welcome.

This I did, and at a very slow pace, quietly passing the few mid-week walkers, until I encountered the tree-clearing gang, at which point progress was impossible. They were OK with my appearance, too.

It might be different on an enduro bike, but given the difficult/tight/steep-in-places nature of the track, if you're not Chris Birch then a 450 or similar probably shouldn't be there. A trials bike is very discreet and if ridden carefully, possibly leaves fewer marks than trampers on foot.

[Quickrik]

Only been on Kiwibiker for 6 odd years, but just completed my first KB group ride. It was a great ride today, perfect conditions (if not a little dusty). Managed to make some friends, even managed to make some of the corners (overshot a corner twice :Oops:) Loved the route and the scenery was fantastic.


Forgot the WR was a bit buried and mirrorless in the back of my garage since just before Christmas
:stupid: and nice to see I wasn't the only WR250 mixing it with the 990s. Must get out more, looking forward to the next ride.

[pouakai]

Yes I saw a couple of beaut 'whoopsie' marks heading straight through a couple of bends and figured you must have given yourself a fright !
:p

[morganw]

Great day today. Only my second decent ride on the Gas Gas and the most adventurous (much more tarmac on Banks Peninsula loop). Pleased to see that although I feel like I ride like a grandpa and haven't owned a trail bike for 25 years, that I didn't get blown into the weeds. Only glitch was stalling in the Okuku River (need more commitment as someone said). Also pleased to see that the little 7.4 litre tank takes me further than I thought (leaning out the carburetion has been a plus all round). Looking forward to doing it again (when I can get a pass out from the blonde!) and putting some names to faces.

[BrendanZX9R]

Thanks to everyone for a great ride today. It was great to meet you all, I had a great time and am looking forward to the next ride. Cheers

[Peeteey]

Thanks for the fun ride today folks! Nice to see you all and to meet some new faces too.
Video to come but no footage of anyone falling off tho, think we need to try harder next time :yes:

[cynna]

got home and had my first decent sleep since nye. woke up at 6.30am and had to see if bike was still there - was still in the driveway with key in it, helmet and jacket still there..... must put that away before i sit down next time

[pete-blen]

Was a good ride.. my first for 6months or so...
Whens the next ?

A few of my better pics...
http://imageshack.us/a/img11/153/c9x0.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img833/8459/0pjg.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img401/3845/ic7z.jpg

[pouakai]

Cracker pics !
Cheers
P

[flashg]

Was a great ride on WR seems to dance around a lot being so light with heaps of power always spinning up the rear in the loose gravel, not as relaxed as the XT tenere definitely harder work. Great to see new faces, sounds like everyone had a great time

[Transalper]

Was a great ride on WR seems to dance around a lot being so light with heaps of power always spinning up the rear in the loose gravel, not as relaxed as the XT tenere definitely harder work. Great to see new faces, sounds like everyone had a great time
ha ha, too much power in your 450.
The 250 is definitely more fun and less energy sapping to ride than the Transalp... as soon as we get off the seal that is.
The Transalp is nice enough, but the Wr250 is just as settled and turns easier, it just needs a more active left foot on the gear shifter and isn't as nice as the heavier more grunty Transalp on the highway.
On the 250 I wound all suspension settings to soft to make the ride plush and it worked for me, with the power delivery it really only spins if I want it to.

[flashg]

ha ha, too much power in your 450.
The 250 is definitely more fun and less energy sapping to ride than the Transalp... as soon as we get off the seal that is..


I thought that might be the case, the 450 rides nice with soft settings but to much power or just to touchy....... Snappy......

[Peeteey]

Hey kids,

Some of you lovely people were nutting out on some ideas as to why my XT600 stalls in water crossings.
Three ideas are:
1) There are 3 tubes that hang down from the carb. When I block all three, which includes the carb overflow tube, the bike stalls over about 10 seconds.
2) The wire connecting to the spark plug could be slightly dodgy causing a short when splashed, thus no spark, thus no go power. However, to test this, I've had the bike idling and drenched it with the hose for a good few minutes, directly onto the spark plug, no problem at all.
3) given that 1st is geared kinda tall, maybe at the slower in-water speed with lots of throttle, the carb floods?

On the Malings/Edwards ride a while ago when it did this, I had to use choke to get it running again but didn't need to this time. ADVGD thought it sounded like the carb breather hose getting blocked by water and causing issues with vacuums. He had the same problem on his DR, re routed his carb breather hose and voila, no more issue. The breather on the XT is already above the air box but I don't know what 2 of the 3 tubes hanging from the XT carb actually do :)

I wonder if this is tied to the other issue this bike currently has i.e. no grunt down low, no torque so something's not right in the carby possibly.

You can hear the engine suddenly die at about 33 seconds in.

Any ideas greatly appreciated.


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

p.s. full video to come soon. :)

[cynna]

kennys xt used to cut out in puddles at the waimak - not sure what he did there

my old 99 tenere used to splash water from the back tyre into the airbox causing the bike to cut out. But that my not be what yours is as i always had to drain my carb to get it going again. It would idle but not rev

[cynna]

"1) There are 3 tubes that hang down from the carb. When I block all three, which includes the carb overflow tube, the bike stalls over about 10 seconds"


which is what the water is doing - blocking the tubes

i think you need to look on the suzuki sv650 forum........

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=167151


edit- doh maybe not - should have read the rest of your post properly

[whatastoner]

Peetey, on the ttr the tubes are routed from the carb to high up under the seat. Why not do the same?

sent on work time

[morganw]

I thought it was just lack of commitment from me but the Gas Gas has breathers hanging low down also.

[flashg]

Peeteey i would think the lack of power is from your very restricted muffler. It would make sense to move those hoses as suggested by ADVGD but leave drain hose where it is (hard to drain water up hill ) then camp by a river and don't come home till it's sorted haha

[flashg]

And take a fishing rod ( it could take a while tell the wife )

[whatastoner]

What's the g for in flashg? Git perhaps?

sent on work time

[flashg]

What's the g for in flashg? Git perhaps?

sent on work time




that's a bit nasty. No need for insults, get a sense of humour

[whatastoner]

Sorry. I left that in the amberly river several weeks ago. Gordon

sent on work time

[cynna]

prepayment is required for the clarance reserve this time

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

to save my back and carrying extra gear i will be staying in a backpackers in kaikoura on sat the 18th so will be able to do the ride both days and just take it easy

will post what time im leaving closer to the date. plan will be to drop gear off at backpackers and then fuel up at kaikoura

[Peeteey]

Ha ha, thanks lads. Am picking up t connectors to fix tubes today so can leave then hanging down but will run another tube up high so they can still function as overflow but can get blocked.
I have a new muffler for it, hopefully getting that installed tomorrow :D gonna sound awesome
I like the idea of camping near a river Flash, have actually been thinking about that tho am not keen on fishing, would rather look at them than catch em.

[flashg]

Ha ha,

I like the idea of camping near a river Flash, have actually been thinking about that tho am not keen on fishing, would rather look at them than catch em.


glad you saw the humour Peeteey, fishing not my thing either. Once you sort your bike and put your personal touches to it, you will have a great bike.

[flashg]

Is anybody planning on camping up the Clarence reserve ? I'm keen, i have the gear. Also will save a few dollars

[Transalper]

Yes, I'm still inclined to take a tent and stay in there, but haven't read the thing where you have to pay in advance to see how bad weather may affect things after you pay. Guess I should read that now.
I'm also interested to know when and where ADVGD will be arriving or what time he expects to be at the gate. A small chance I'd try camp somewhere nearish Kaikoura or maybe Waiau/Inland rd Friday night too but no chance of getting in to the Clearance after work in time for entry before 5pm.

[flashg]

Hey kids,









You can hear the engine suddenly die at about 33 seconds in.



Any ideas greatly appreciated.





:)




i've been thinking about this and remember when i was farming in the high country we had the same problem ( it was the air cooled engine getting too cold ) we used to give them a little choke before going in. This helped. In winter we left choke on after crossing till engine warmed up otherwise they wouldn't idle. It may not be your problem. A leanish tuned engine was more affected.
Just another thing to ponder on.

[Peeteey]

i've been thinking about this and remember when i was farming in the high country we had the same problem ( it was the air cooled engine getting too cold ) we used to give them a little choke before going in. This helped. In winter we left choke on after crossing till engine warmed up otherwise they wouldn't idle. It may not be your problem. A leanish tuned engine was more affected.
Just another thing to ponder on.

Cheers Flash, does sound like it in some ways. When it died in Mailings I had to use choke to get it going again but of course the engine was nice and warm both rides.
In mailings, it would idle but not rev, choke on then no problem.
On this less valley ride, it died but started again no worries.
I'm gonna try trimming the spark plug cable like Kenny suggested in case there's a loose connection there, can't hurt I guess ...
There's no rivers out here so I guess I'll have to take the bike down the beach to test ;)

[flashg]

Peeteey If you get stuck in the sand you may never see your bike again. Your test with the hose was good. I think you hit the nail on the head and you'll be sweet. Are you doing the Clarence reserve

[WStain]

Try re routing the breather hoses, when guys turn their carb Yz's into woods/trail bikes they have had the same issues with water on occasion , nothing to lose :-)

[Tazz]

I have a wedding on the 18th, if anyone is interested in doing a run (Clarence) the weekend after due to weather or whatever, I'd be keen.


There's no rivers out here so I guess I'll have to take the bike down the beach to test ;)

Could be worth a trip to the Ashley just to be safe. I heard it's shallow as at the moment :sweatdrop


http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/oreforums/download/file.php?id=4719&mode=view

[Peeteey]

Righto, 3 hoses successfully re routed. I put a T connector (brass) in each hose and ran a new hose from that up to the steering column thing, hopefully all go now, might have to do a ride somewhere tomorrow to check but I think I'll avoid the Ashley thanks Tazz ;) That wasn't you, was it?

I'm definitely keen on the 18th and I like the idea of staying in a backpackers overnight! Which one have you booked into, Cynna?

[cynna]

will let you know which back packer tomorrow when i have booked - anyone else thinking of staying at a backpackers?


i take it you guys have seen the pics of this upside down in the ashley then - only the wheels sticking out.....

[pete-blen]

I could be interested in the clarence on the 18th also...
since all my camping crap is in Blenheim... Do you need a
sleeping bag etc at the back packers ?... Or might have to
go buy a cheapy...

[cynna]

I could be interested in the clarence on the 18th also...
since all my camping crap is in Blenheim... Do you need a
sleeping bag etc at the back packers ?... Or might have to
go buy a cheapy...


linen is provided but a towel is $3 to hire. Me and thepom are booked in at fishtanklodge.co.nz. just in the dorm room.

[pete-blen]

just got back from blen... Up though the moles yesterday , back down though the rainbow 2day..
Stoped at DOC in Renwick & got the clareance ticket...
So I quess I'm in for the 18th...:banana:

[Peeteey]

Cool, am booked in to the backpackers for the 18th. She said it's no problem for us to leave bags there during the day :)

[ADVGD]

Righto, 3 hoses successfully re routed. I put a T connector (brass) in each hose and ran a new hose from that up to the steering column thing,

Good job, that'll fix it, if not sell the XT and buy a Rokon


Cool, am booked in to the backpackers for the 18th. She said it's no problem for us to leave bags there during the day :)

I thought you'd be a keen starter for camping

[Transalper]

Looking likely flash and I will now get to the Clarance Friday arvo.

[Peeteey]

Good job, that'll fix it, if not sell the XT and buy a Rokon

I thought you'd be a keen starter for camping

Hope so, guess we'll find out next weekend :)

P.s. What's a Rokon? Have a feeling I'm missing something here ..

I love camping, especially when the tent is a house and the beds are already made up :D

[pete-blen]

ok..so whens everyone heading up....
fri night or VERY early sat morning...

[ADVGD]

P.s. What's a Rokon? Have a feeling I'm missing something here ..

I love camping, especially when the tent is a house and the beds are already made up :D

Rokons are old school awesomeness :headbang:

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I love camping, especially when the tent is a house and the beds are already made up :D

I can't find the princess emotocon, this will do... :baby:

[Peeteey]

ok..so whens everyone heading up....
fri night or VERY early sat morning...

I'm kinda keen to go up Fri eve so I can sleep in a little on Sat before the masses arrive. I don't sleep well at the best of times so a lie in is always welcome. Plus there's a jam sesh on at a local bar on the Fri, might go do some jamming :yes:


Rokons are old school awesomeness :headbang:

Those things are awesome! Anything with a lawnmower engine in it has to be good.


I can't find the princess emotocon, this will do... :baby:

Something like this? :D

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d116/goodgirl20/smiley-princess.gif

[pete-blen]

Think I will go up fri eve... Saturday's going to be long enough
with out adding extra on to it...
Have booked fri & sat nights at the Fishtank lodge.....

[Peeteey]

Think I will go up fri eve... Saturday's going to be long enough
with out adding extra on to it...
Have booked fri & sat nights at the Fishtank lodge.....

yup, I've done the same thing. Yay tho Fri is supposed to be hosing down at this point, showers on Sat too.

Oh well, will make the pass more interesting I'm sure. Hope there's no big rivers ... Wait, actually I do as I wanna test to see if my tube re-routing will work :)

[cynna]

I love camping, especially when the tent is a house and the beds are already made up :D


i spent last night in my tent with a flat airbed so yeah na


and a backpackers is almost like camping - its not as tho we are soft and have a motel with our own tv and spa


im working fri night so its a sat morning ride for me

[pete-blen]

yup, I've done the same thing. Yay tho Fri is supposed to be hosing down at this point, showers on Sat too.

Oh well, will make the pass more interesting I'm sure. Hope there's no big rivers ... Wait, actually I do as I wanna test to see if my tube re-routing will work :)


Hosing down & showers....:shit:
I don't do hosing down...:no:
only do showers if they are warm with doors on them..

:baby: :baby:

[ADVGD]

Something like this? :D

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d116/goodgirl20/smiley-princess.gif

Haha, perfect!


Yay tho Fri is supposed to be hosing down at this point, showers on Sat too.

Looking very tidy at this stage mate
http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzsi&noofdays=7

[Transalper]

As I'm planning to be in there for Friday night do those going in on Saturday have a plan or should we go hang out in the general area of the first hut if we are to hook up in the reserve on Saturday morning?
My old track log goes a bit further to the right than ADVGDs one on his site and there looks to be a lot of old huts to visit on my topo, not to say they all still exist or are usable.
I have not been up the left branch at all.

Flash and I are looking to leave CHCH about 1pm. Managed to get the day off work.

[cynna]

As I'm planning to be in there for Friday night do those going in on Saturday have a plan or should we go hang out in the general area of the first hut if we are to hook up in the reserve on Saturday morning?
My old track log goes a bit further to the right than ADVGDs one on his site and there looks to be a lot of old huts to visit on my topo, not to say they all still exist or are usable.
I have not been up the left branch at all.

Flash and I are looking to leave CHCH about 1pm. Managed to get the day off work.


im not too sure - maybe decide on which branch on the saturday to take and bump into each other during the day. watch out for thepom tho cos he will actually bump into you. you guys will probably start riding when you wake and we have to get to kaikoura, fuel up and drop our bags off

from memory the first time i did it we ran out of time to do the left branch - they arent very long but took us ages. was thinking of taking one slowly on saturday and rushing the other then vice versa on sunday

[Transalper]

Righto, must look a bit more in to fuel vs distance being I won't be gassing up between days, personally I'm expecting to muck about doing a lot of nothing much while in there, no hurry and play it by ear so well see ya when we see ya for however long works.
Wonder if I can fit my chair on the WR :killingme ok got a stool that might work. :niceone:

[cynna]

ok..so whens everyone heading up....
fri night or VERY early sat morning...

thepom is working til midnight and im working till 3.30 sat morning so not too early i hope. looks like its just me and thepom leaving sat morning now

[pete-blen]

I will be on the road about 5:30pm fri... Should make the back packers around 8pm

[Peeteey]

Flash and I are looking to leave CHCH about 1pm. Managed to get the day off work.

So are you guys going up on the Fri, riding part of it then camping in there somewhere? I'll ride up with you on Fri but will hang out in Kaikoura and wait for the Sat crowd to arrive. I still don't have a decent sleeping bag, hence the Backpackers. Oh, and I'm lazy :yes:

[Transalper]

So are you guys going up on the Fri, riding part of it then camping in there somewhere? I'll ride up with you on Fri but will hang out in Kaikoura and wait for the Sat crowd to arrive. I still don't have a decent sleeping bag, hence the Backpackers. Oh, and I'm lazy :yes:

That's the general idea.
I'm going to need to grab a gas tank top up in Kaikoura (being the closest fuel stations) last thing before heading in.

[flashg]

That's the general idea.
I'm going to need to grab a gas tank top up in Kaikoura (being the closest fuel stations) last thing before heading in.


oh i have a spare good warm sleeping bag peeteey if you want to camp with us.

[flashg]

So are you guys going up on the Fri, riding part of it then camping in there somewhere? I'll ride up with you on Fri but will hang out in Kaikoura and wait for the Sat crowd to arrive. I still don't have a decent sleeping bag, hence the Backpackers. Oh, and I'm lazy :yes:




as above peeteey. Still getting used to posting wih phone.

[Peeteey]

oh i have a spare good warm sleeping bag peeteey if you want to camp with us.

You're a darling, cheers, but I've got the backpackers booked and will be visiting old friends in Kaikoura on Fri eve, then jamming the night away at the Strawberry ... :)

I'll ride up with you tho

[flashg]

I'll ride up with you tho




we look forward to your company

[cynna]

So are you guys going up on the Fri, riding part of it then camping in there somewhere? I'll ride up with you on Fri but will hang out in Kaikoura and wait for the Sat crowd to arrive. I still don't have a decent sleeping bag, hence the Backpackers. Oh, and I'm lazy :yes:

me and the pom are leaving chch at 8 so be there 10-10.30 - just need to drop bags off, fuel up and head off. the gates open at 8 so you might not want to wait that long for us but if you do see you at the fish tank

thinking of starting out doing the left hand path since its the shorter one on saturday

[thepom]

If I remember its also slow going in places but well worth the views and the ride to the hut at the end..

[cynna]

If I remember its also slow going in places but well worth the views and the ride to the hut at the end..


took us a whole day just for that bit - i be even slower now on the ten

[Peeteey]

me and the pom are leaving chch at 8 so be there 10-10.30 - just need to drop bags off, fuel up and head off. the gates open at 8 so you might not want to wait that long for us but if you do see you at the fish tank


I'll be at the fish tank waiting, will probably need the sleep in :)

[Transalper]

Flash and I are DEPARTING at 1pm from the Peg on Friday.
Departing.... departing departing, I must be there before the departing time.

Catch u there Peeteey.

We'll see ya others somewhere up the left track when we see ya the next day.

[ADVGD]

will be visiting old friends in Kaikoura

Is this them?

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TP1IDJuWw94/TeWwVCE1PuI/AAAAAAAAAFg/8VlnPSomlKA/s1600/old%2Bcouple-743330.jpg


then jamming the night away at the Strawberry ... :)

Will aim to catch up with you in there, I'll be coming down a route from the north which should see me there in time