I'm looking for Christchurch Adv rides

[Transalper]

At the gathering point before the last ride I mentioned to a few of you about heated jacket liners and 'stick on' light reactive anti fog inserts.

Well the anti fog insert was hard to place correctly on the visor, can not be pulled of to reposition when stuffed up. I have tape on the top of mine now. Anti fog properties seem as good as the old pinlock so far. Hopefully it's still sealed up enough to avoid the dust intrusion which the pinlock suffered from. There seems to be some extra reflection from lights at night. Have not been out in the sun with it yet.
Link... Invision Anti-Fog, Auto-Tinting visor insert NZ $39.00 from fastbikegear.co.nz (http://www.fastbikegear.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=786&products_id=1265) plus $6 freight.
Watch out, there are special ones for some helmets.

The heated jacket liner was taken for it's first test tonight, once I got past the wires and plugs hanging about the place I love it.
I know there are better ones out there, but this was value for money and I wish I had committed the cash years ago.
It really is like being wrapped up in an electric blanket while riding.
$291.74NZ at the door plus a $7.30 foreign exchange fee from the bank.
Included wiring for bike and dual controller which are usually needed to be bought as extras with other brands.
link... Tourmaster Synergy 2.0 from Revzilla (http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/tour-master-synergy-20-heated-jacket-liner)

I'll likely do a better post for the proper gear review thread once I've had some more time with the stuff.

[Trials Rider]

Well I like Carl have a new toy to play with so I took it out for its first ride last sunday through Lees valley, nice easy ride to make sure I have my ducks in a row.

It is a Beta RR 498, I have put a 14.4 litre tank on board as it only has an 8 litre as standard which is fine for trail rides but not adventure rides.

My motivation was weight or in the case of the Beta lack of weight (113 kg) which makes things easy to control when you are a short ass like me.

First impressions, very impressed, very light to operate, good ergos, low centre of gravity, no vibration, nice a quiet - love that, very friendly motor with bucket loads of low down torque, bucket loads of useable suspension. you can tell this bike has a trials parentage. But I hate the F#%king seat, it makes concrete look like a good option, to be fair it is an enduro bike and they are all the same and I do have a soft seat coming.

This is a huge change from the DR650 to ride, the Beta is a GSD bike "Get Shit Done", you can point it at something and as long as I am prepared to hold on it will perform and comfortably.

Any way it is all new and I will report back once I have had a good ride and finished setting it up, bark busters, heated grips etc

Thanks to the guys for a good ride on Sunday through the valley, weather was perfect.

[NordieBoy]

Me like shiny things...

[Trials Rider]

Me too really enjoying the shiny thing

[Shoshoni]

O.k peeps time for another ride, the 14 or 15 of this month weather permitting. This time out Le Bons Bay backwards doing mostly the gravel roads.
Start out from Z petrol station Colombo St bottom of Cashmere Hills.

[TangoCharlie]

Sounds good, might have to break the DR out of winter storage...


VMX Steve

[Peeteey]

O.k peeps time for another ride, the 14 or 15 of this month weather permitting. This time out Le Bons Bay backwards doing mostly the gravel roads.
Start out from Z petrol station Colombo St bottom of Cashmere Hills.

Sounds good, hope the weather holds.

[cynna]

just got my exhaust welded up so could be keen - will keep an eye on the thread

[pete-blen]

might see if the bike still goes....
and show up.... maybe...
not moved it since the DB1K...

[cynna]

might see if the bike still goes....
and show up.... maybe...
not moved it since the DB1K...

have you fixed the damage from when you went flying?

[pete-blen]

have you fixed the damage from when you went flying?

hell yes.... got a new bit of rope on it now...:lol:

if it's not to :cold: I may show up....

[flashg]

hell yes.... got a new bit of rope on it now...:lol:....

hope its quality rope pete. It needs to last......

[Peeteey]

Looks like the Sat will be fine. Well, not raining anyhoo :)

[FuzzG]

I should be around this Saturday to do the necessary lying down for the cameras :)

[Peeteey]

I should be around this Saturday to do the necessary lying down for the cameras :)

:D Deal! :D

[Shoshoni]

I wouldn't worry about laying down part I'd be more worried about slips, I remember one year coming around a corner and thinking ohhh shiiiittttt.

[Transalper]

Saturday is good for me too.

[Trials Rider]

Sounds good to me, see you then, actually what time are we meeting?

[Peeteey]

Bollocks and more bollocks. Family din dins on that night but starts during the day. I mean, yay I get to see my new niece, but still, boo as would love to go riding! Have fun :weep:

[Trials Rider]

What time are we meeting????

[Transalper]

Yeh that and what's the lunch plan??

[Trials Rider]

Yeh that and what's the lunch plan??

More to the point what are you bringing?

BTW I found out how many motorbikes you can own

[Shoshoni]

What time are we meeting????

Meet at 10am depart 10:30


Yeh that and what's the lunch plan??

I was thinking about stopping at Little River for lunch.

[RMOTO]

BTW I found out how many motorbikes you can own

I am a fan of your algorithms

[TangoCharlie]

Bugger, cant make Saturday, have a good ride!


VMX Steve

[TangoCharlie]

More to the point what are you bringing?

BTW I found out how many motorbikes you can own

Great quote / formula!

Sent it to my wife, who can't understand my need for current 8 bikes / quads....


VMX Steve

[flashg]

Gonna miss this one guys, replacing steering head bearing in XT ,must have been a bit careless with water blaster as bottom bearing went rusty and made riding bloody hard work last weekend as shoshoni witnessed $80 ouch ! Will take more care next time

[pete-blen]

Gonna miss this one guys, replacing steering head bearing in XT ,must have been a bit careless with water blaster as bottom bearing went rusty and made riding bloody hard work last weekend as shoshoni witnessed $80 ouch ! Will take more care next time

Ouch is right... $42 for my set for the XT.... have yer got a press to remove the bottom inner race...

[Kla-dong]

Hi, got recently a LC4 and would like to join you.
Didn't have time to get mud-able tires on, so wonder what tracks you plan to ride ?

[flashg]

Ouch is right... $42 for my set for the XT.... have yer got a press to remove the bottom inner race...


yep at work all sorted Pete. Ran a weld to get outer off, not even an edge to get a punch onto. Got koyo bearing from our suppliers. Not sure what my trade price is yet but it comes with a new seal its a tapered bearing. It might be slightly different than yours being a much heavier bike, not sure though. I hope I'm not being ripped off.

[Transalper]

Hi, got recently a LC4 and would like to join you.
Didn't have time to get mud-able tires on, so wonder what tracks you plan to ride ?

I don't know exactly what Shoshoni has in mind but I'd have a guess and assume most of it will be fairly ordinary gravel.
Usually out there on the Peninsula the actual challenges are fairly limited and there are no real muddy bogs such as we can find in the Culverden to Cheviot area.... That said Old Lebons Track is the biggest challenge we've had there recently and I'd love to do that again.

Take a chance and come along, there's always a way to go around bits if needed and if a regroup place can be arranged.

[Trials Rider]

Take a chance and come along, there's always a way to go around bits if needed and a regroup place can be arranged.[/QUOTE]

I will translate that, Carl will push you while we take photos :nya::nya:

[cynna]

all going well i will be there at 10 - if not dont wait for me

[Transalper]

...

I will translate that, Carl will push you while we take photos :nya::nya:

Hey I wanted to take the photos this time.



Actually no, not taking the video stuff this time and don't currently have a decent clicky camera.

[Trials Rider]

Hey I wanted to take the photos this time.



Actually no, not taking the video stuff this time and don't currently have a decent clicky camera.

Ok well the only decent thing to do now is to watch and laugh, that always works

[Shoshoni]

Hi, got recently a LC4 and would like to join you.
Didn't have time to get mud-able tires on, so wonder what tracks you plan to ride ?

You should be fine just planned on doing a causal ride this time out, all public gravel roads.
I'm staying away from all the tracks since we've had so much rain I don't know what there conditions are like.
There are also speed restriction in place on some bridges in the area we are heading.

[Kla-dong]

Ok, I see the (not hidden) agenda ... See you tomorrow

[Jarvis87]

Where you meeting at

[cynna]

O.k peeps time for another ride, the 14 or 15 of this month weather permitting. This time out Le Bons Bay backwards doing mostly the gravel roads.
Start out from Z petrol station Colombo St bottom of Cashmere Hills.

meeting here jarvis

[Transalper]

To be absolutely sure that's Z Cashmere, 25 Colombo Street (https://plus.google.com/108686680594456182694/about?gl=nz&hl=en).
Saturday 14th June from 10am for 10:30am departure from there if we can stop the talking.

[pete-blen]

yep at work all sorted Pete. Ran a weld to get outer off, not even an edge to get a punch onto. Got koyo bearing from our suppliers. Not sure what my trade price is yet but it comes with a new seal its a tapered bearing. It might be slightly different than yours being a much heavier bike, not sure though. I hope I'm not being ripped off.


Should be a 32005 & 32006
I only use Fag bearing were possable..
used a cr250 seal which unlike yamaha is not bonded to the lower bearing..

[Shoshoni]

To be absolutely sure that's Z Cashmere, 25 Colombo Street (https://plus.google.com/108686680594456182694/about?gl=nz&hl=en).
Saturday 14th June from 10am for 10:30am departure from there if we can stop the talking.

Yep, that's it in a nut shell :wacko:
I'm all good for the morning fork seals replaced all back on the bike just have to adjust the vapor speedo sensor and hope I don't find any loose bolts :crazy:

[flashg]

Should be a 32005 & 32006

I only use Fag bearing were possable..

used a cr250 seal which unlike yamaha is not bonded to the lower bearing..


your right Pete it's a 32006 with seal bonded, not from yamaha. They sure saw me coming, bugger never mind it'll last for years if i aim the water blaster somewhere else.

[Transalper]

What nice weather we're having.

[Shoshoni]

Well my ride ended abruptly today with the 3rd gear shitting it self, look like Suzuki still hasn't gotten the issue fixed.
And if your wondering about the year and K's of the DR650SE it's a K9 with 60,000+

Thanks to Transalper :2thumbsup I have gotten the bike back to town.

[Kla-dong]

Thanks for the great trip today and my best wishes to the gearbox :wacko:

[Trials Rider]

What nice weather we're having.

Big thanks to Carl for giving up his day to transport a dead DR650, I don't want to rub it in but we had a bloody good day, lots of damage from the floods around the hills

[Jarvis87]

Yes good day today thanks for the ride

[FuzzG]

Ya great ride yesterday, sorry to hear about the demise of the gear box

[Peeteey]

Video from the CCC ride has finally been cobbled together :)


m.youtube.com/watch?v=UH5T-msjl6c

[FuzzG]

Video from the CCC ride has finally been cobbled together :)


m.youtube.com/watch?v=UH5T-msjl6c
Great video peeteey, I was expecting a comment along the line of "if only we left on time we would have missed the rain" ☺ and do I really need subtitles? my accent isn't that bad ☺

[Peeteey]

Great video peeteey, I was expecting a comment along the line of "if only we left on time we would have missed the rain" ☺ and do I really need subtitles? my accent isn't that bad ☺

Cheers man! I reckon we would have met the rain anyhoo, whether we left late or not :nya: And no, I love your accent, it's great! It's our understanding of it that's the issue :killingme ... really it's because I didn't know how much would come through on the video over the music.

Plus you weren't talking about beer so I though I'd better translate for the kiwi blokes

[whatastoner]

Great video and running commentary peeteey.

[Peeteey]

Apparently someone on a dual sport bike came off in Barry's Bay today. anyone we know? Hope they're ok!

[mattsdakar]

Apparently someone on a dual sport bike came off in Barry's Bay today. anyone we know? Hope they're ok!

No accidents reported to police (or fire/ambos) on Banks Peninsula this weekend???

[Shoshoni]

So when are you guys going for your next ride, it's been a month and no one has posted anything.

[whatastoner]

We're not going out until you're back on the road.

[pete-blen]

When SUMMER comes....:baby:

[Transalper]

We bit busy at the moment, only managed a Gebbies Pass, Summit Rd, Dyers Pass lap today on the Transalp, WR stickers have expired.

Are you all fixed?

[Shoshoni]

Yep got another DR, have done the transplant form the old to new. Finished working on it Friday just have to do some tweaking and I should be good to ride.

Have to say a Big thanks to the guys at Dirt Action Services for all there help :2thumbsup and also Avon City Suzuki.

[cynna]

We're not going out until you're back on the road.


yes it wouldnt be fair if we were out riding while you are waiting to get the dr fixed

i broke an exhaust bracket on that last ride - thepom got it welded for me so now just have to find time to put it back on. away next weekend but may do quick waimak lap the following saturday

[Transalper]

New headlight bulb for the Transalp means a new WOF for it too.
E09 on front, E07 rear.
Ready to go but not overly interested in mud bogs or deep water until the WR is back on the road.
Actually quite keen on a decent road trip sometime soon too.

Almost went for tea at Little river again tonight with Western Valley in mind for the return home but settled on a steak form the freezer at home instead.

Sunday is possibly better for me this weekend if anything happens but I have a lot of TV to catch up on too.

[whatastoner]

The tt2000.org website for 2015 is live. There's a decent road trip for you TA. A quick time/distance recce from Geraldine back to chch via the inland highway and tt checkpoints.

[Transalper]

Could be up for that... the re-con, not the madness in it's entirety.

[cynna]

bit early but a couple of trips i will be doing in a few months if anyone else is keen

dec 6 long drop rally - down via mackenzies and hakamatera , back via black forest on the 7th

thurs 1 jan - go up the molewsorth for the nelson st races the next day then back via the rainbow and maybe mallings pass on the saturday - might even camp at lake tennyson and do edwards pass on sunday

30 jan head down to dunedin via black forest and danseys, invercargil the next day somehow then to cromwell on sunday for bannockburn bike week

[whatastoner]

Have any of you seen these huts on your travels? And where are they?

[cynna]

dont think i would like to sleep in those huts

[whatastoner]

Some other angles. Any insight appreciated

[thepom]

posted by cynna

thurs 1 jan - go up the molewsorth for the nelson st races the next day then back via the rainbow and maybe mallings pass on the saturday - might even camp at lake tennyson and do edwards pass on sunday

30 jan head down to dunedin via black forest and danseys, invercargil the next day somehow then to cromwell on sunday for bannockburn bike week


looks and sounds good to me....see if I,m fit and can get the time off....

[RMOTO]

looks and sounds good to me....see if I,m fit and can get the time off....

Fit? I thought with all the lifting of bikes you do (after all the dropping of bikes you do) you'd be in fantastic shape! :p

[thepom]

Last took its toll !....:facepalm:

[Shoshoni]

Anyone interested in doing a quiet lap of the Waimak this Saturday.

[cynna]

Anyone interested in doing a quiet lap of the Waimak this Saturday.

thats my plan but cant commit to a time so may see you in there

[Jarvis87]

Yes I'm in what distance are you talking as I have the small tank on again

[Transalper]

Basic lap is about 100km.

Saturday earlier is better than later for me. Don't want to keep 'her' waiting too long or I might have to get my own tea.

[pete-blen]

Nope.....:cold::cold:

[Peeteey]

Would love to but will be playing nurse to a crook wife :(

[Kla-dong]

Anyone interested in doing a quiet lap of the Waimak this Saturday.

Coming, when and where ?

[Shoshoni]

Basic lap is about 100km.

Saturday earlier is better than later for me. Don't want to keep 'her' waiting too long or I might have to get my own tea.

How about 10:30 meet up at the Peg like normal.

[Transalper]

Good enough, see you there.

[Super_Ted]

Hi,

I'm new to Kiwibiker and would be keen to get out on a ride with you guys. Chris (I think?) at Avon City said here was a good place to get in touch with like minded folk... so here goes! I have been in NZ for almost a year and just picked up a little Suzuki Djebel to get out exploring on. Not a massive amount of road riding experience but grew up in the UK riding motorcycle trials and farm bikes, so not unfamiliar with mud, falling off into bushes, getting lost, etc :)

Would it be alright to tag along tomorrow? Also, Peg = Belfast Tavern on Main North Rd?

Cheers,

Ed

[Transalper]

....
Would it be alright to tag along tomorrow? Also, Peg = Belfast Tavern on Main North Rd?

Cheers,

Ed

Yes and yes.
The 250 Djebel is a good wee bike and will be in it's element tomorrow.

Don't think there is a Chris at Avon city, most likely was Dean, or maybe Elliot or Ben.

[Super_Ted]

Excellent stuff, see you then!

[Super_Ted]

Don't think there is a Chris at Avon city, most likely was Dean, or maybe Elliot or Ben.

Wasn't sure of the name, was chatting to him for a while when I picked up a new air filter... think he used to ride a big KTM and was showing me a video of him on youtube with a bunch of kiwiriders sliding around on a very muddy trail!

Catch you tomorrow.

[Shoshoni]

What a great day out weather was great what more could you ask for.
If anyone wants to know the north side of Waimak had been blocked for logging just after Dog Trail Rd.

[Transalper]

Yep, good day out cheers guys.

[Super_Ted]

Great day out! Thanks again guys, look forward to the next one.

[Peeteey]

... If anyone wants to know the north side of Waimak had been blocked for logging just after Dog Trail Rd.

So where'd you guys go?

[Transalper]

So where'd you guys go?

The Peg to Harrs Rd entrance for Nth Bank Waimak to the Forestry blockage, back tracked to exit on Dog Trial Rd, up Thongcaster Rd past where we would normally exit the Nth Bank, to the Waimak Gorge Bridge, then straight on to Shefield Pie shop.
After Pies we took Malvern Hills Road, Auchenflower Rd, Bleakhouse Rd to what I call the Darfield Exit where we entered the Waimak South Bank roads and tracks to pop back out on Weedons Ross Road and home from there on the tarmac.
Essentially the Waimak loop as advertised but for the detour around the closed bit and a bit of the Malvern hills area instead of the wet end of the South bank so as not to double back to the gorge bridge after the pie stop.

[Shoshoni]

Anyone thinking about going for a ride this weekend, last ride out someone was asking about heading to Lake Sumner.

[whatastoner]

Should have gone yesterday.

[Transalper]

Lake Sumner area would have been nasty on the way in with the wind.

[whatastoner]

Was it windy yesterday? Not here in kennedys bush.

[Shoshoni]

Was it windy yesterday? Not here in kennedys bush.

You should tell her to get it trimmed if you can't feel the wind blowing :killingme

Anyway if there's no one interested I'll just go for a ride around Banks Pen.

[whatastoner]

Jackie says it keeps her warm over the winter.

[cynna]

lost my camera on the south bank of waimak ..... anyone heading out there tomorrow - if so keep you eyes open please

[whatastoner]

Where did you enter and exit? No gps track log? Tish tish.

[cynna]

had my gps in my pocket since im waiting for a new knob - that fell off last week. and no it wasnt turned on.....

roughy remember where i last stopped and took a photo so will head back monday and have a look. remember folks - transfer sd card to computer every now and then

[FuzzG]

lost my camera on the south bank of waimak ..... anyone heading out there tomorrow - if so keep you eyes open please
I'm heading out there tomorrow hangover dependent so will keep my bleery eyes open ish

[cynna]

I'm heading out there tomorrow hangover dependent so will keep my bleery eyes open ish

sweet - its in a black case so may be hard to spot. last used at a track that ended in a big puddle and the road was cut off by the river about 30 cm from the puddle......


also i will be doing lees vally this saturday if the sun is out. thinking of leaving at 1130 so if anyone is keen let me know

[Peeteey]

I'm heading out there tomorrow hangover dependent so will keep my bleery eyes open ishHa ha, good luck with all those bumps! ;)
also i will be doing lees vally this saturday if the sun is out. thinking of leaving at 1130 so if anyone is keen let me knowI could well be keen, I like the departure time too!

[FuzzG]

sweet - its in a black case so may be hard to spot. last used at a track that ended in a big puddle and the road was cut off by the river about 30 cm from the puddle......


also i will be doing lees vally this saturday if the sun is out. thinking of leaving at 1130 so if anyone is keen let me know
Sorry man, never got out on the bike today, hangover was too bad

[Transalper]

So Saturday... leaving at 11:30am from where and which way you going? I might be a starter too.

[cynna]

Sorry man, never got out on the bike today, hangover was too bad


thats ok had work today but will back track when i wake up and go have a look

[cynna]

So Saturday... leaving at 11:30am from where and which way you going? I might be a starter too.

details details details. was only going to say if anyone confirms otherwise i will just go on my own time

how about the peg and leave at 11.30. i normally go up the north bank of waimak since its fast (even tho we have to go in at diversion rd and out at dog trial road). quick bite to eat at oxford then head in lees valley that way

not too keen on going earlier as i dont get home from work till 4am


on the north bank the road blockage is now a few metres closer so we cant go up that side road we had a look at last time. also there is river works so cant enter at harrs rd (or maybe its pars road). the south bank had a road closed sign lying on the ground when heading back from the gorge bridge but there was no problem i could see - they have made some new roads in there tho

[mattsdakar]

Anyone heading to Dalethorpe trailride Sunday?

[Trials Rider]

Anyone heading to Dalethorpe trailride Sunday?

Hi Matt

Yip I will be there on the Gas Gas EC300

[pete-blen]

Anyone heading to Dalethorpe trailride Sunday?


Yer .. why not....
Has to be one of the best rides going...

[Jarvis87]

Yes I wouldn't mind going never been on a trail ride yet
Problem is I don't have transport on Sunday any you guys have room for another bike and rider I can pay for fuel and that

[mattsdakar]

Yes I wouldn't mind going never been on a trail ride yet
Problem is I don't have transport on Sunday any you guys have room for another bike and rider I can pay for fuel and that

Maybe, I'll get back to you

[Jarvis87]

Cheers matt

[BABiker]

details details details. was only going to say if anyone confirms otherwise i will just go on my own time

how about the peg and leave at 11.30. i normally go up the north bank of waimak since its fast (even tho we have to go in at diversion rd and out at dog trial road). quick bite to eat at oxford then head in lees valley that way

not too keen on going earlier as i dont get home from work till 4am


on the north bank the road blockage is now a few metres closer so we cant go up that side road we had a look at last time. also there is river works so cant enter at harrs rd (or maybe its pars road). the south bank had a road closed sign lying on the ground when heading back from the gorge bridge but there was no problem i could see - they have made some new roads in there tho


You guys happy for another couple of riders to join your ride?

[cynna]

You guys happy for another couple of riders to join your ride?


for sure. see you just before 11.30 then at the peg

[thepom]

Bring a camera as the snow views will be stunning in thevalley...

[Transalper]

Can't decide which bike to use.:confused:

[NordieBoy]

Can't decide which bike to use.:confused:

The one that's easier to pick up?

[cynna]

Bring a camera as the snow views will be stunning in thevalley...

thanks -just reminded me my camera is sitting at the river somewhere or some scumfuk is sipping there bourbon going thru my sd card

you still coming???? hopefully its like this again

299941

[cynna]

The one that's easier to pick up?


im trying to fit ice studs to my trike......

[Transalper]

The one that's easier to pick up?
Probably, but was saving that new tyre for Sunday's Dalethorpe Forest Trailride. Unlike you hill dwellers I'm not used to or any good on that shit on anything but fresh rubber... and I'm not talking Shinko road rubber either you mad man.


...hopefully its like this again (*pic of snow removed for safe KB quoting)
Just bought a new cheapish life proof camera several weeks ago, seeing that snow photo again, and although I have some doubts it will be anything like that fun, I will bring it along, might get some good shots to upload to Remote Moto and get some RMoto points to spend in the shop.

[thepom]

hopefully I ll be there if the weather is ok...was thinking of doing the dalethorpe ride on sunday but might be a bit out of my front tire is not the best.

[Transalper]

Dalethorpe is an excellent ride but it is all steep rooty hill. Good tyres are highly recommended, it even says so on the flyer like so....

KNOBBLY TYRES ESSENTIAL

[JATZ]

So... where is this dalethorp trail ride ? I can't find dalethorp on my map :scratch:
Is it anywhere near Cheviot ??
And would it Big bike friendly :D

[Transalper]

It's a single track trail ride, $50 entry up near Springfield. Honestly I'm not sure they would let you on the track with a big bike like they appear to do with your 'Top of the South Laid Backs'

[flashg]

Got a few thing's to do in the morning but if i start early i can get to the Peg in time to join you guys. I'll be on the XT

[JATZ]

It's a single track trail ride, $50 entry up near Springfield. Honestly I'm not sure they would let you on the track with a big bike like they appear to do with your 'Top of the South Laid Backs'
Thanks T.A.
I was only joking..... I wouldn't take the 800 on a trail ride. The brick on the other hand might be a bit of fun :D just for shits and giggles...

[cynna]

Got a few thing's to do in the morning but if i start early i can get to the Peg in time to join you guys. I'll be on the XT

or catch us up along the way

[flashg]

or catch us up along the way


i could remove the DB killers then you might hear me approaching

[NordieBoy]

It's a single track trail ride, $50 entry up near Springfield. Honestly I'm not sure they would let you on the track with a big bike like they appear to do with your 'Top of the South Laid Backs'

If it's kid friendly, then they're happy to take your money and laugh when you turn up on a big bike.

[Peeteey]

I'm out, have a good ride. Take photos! :)

[mattsdakar]

Dalethorpe is an excellent ride but it is all steep rooty hill. Good tyres are highly recommended, it even says so on the flyer like so....

Might see you out there then (assuming it's not cancelled) I'll be with Ian and his fancy pants trailer that has the waterblaster

[ShinySideUp]

I'm in two minds about this ride. Sounds like sooooo much fun. Love forestry trails, but inexperienced on steep stuff. Got tyres and sprockets. Just not sure if I have got the nerve!
Can someone please advise how much of the tricky stuff is steep sections. I don't want to shy away from a challenge, but neither do I want to be a nuisance to other riders!

[pete-blen]

I'll be with Ian and his fancy pants trailer that has the waterblaster

ok ..now know who I'm parking next to......

[Transalper]

I'm in two minds about this ride. Sounds like sooooo much fun. Love forestry trails, but inexperienced on steep stuff. Got tyres and sprockets. Just not sure if I have got the nerve!
Can someone please advise how much of the tricky stuff is steep sections. I don't want to shy away from a challenge, but neither do I want to be a nuisance to other riders!

Assuming you're talking about Dalethorpe, Linton at DAS describes it as Grenvilles 'manlyest ride' but the flyer does say it includes easy shortcuts. Sorry I don't know how they compare to the main route but I learned last year I have more fun on the main loop so I'm not going to attack any of the enduro options this year.

[pete-blen]

I'm in two minds about this ride. Sounds like sooooo much fun. Love forestry trails, but inexperienced on steep stuff. Got tyres and sprockets. Just not sure if I have got the nerve!
Can someone please advise how much of the tricky stuff is steep sections. I don't want to shy away from a challenge, but neither do I want to be a nuisance to other riders!

What I noticed last year was the ground give very good trackton
so even going slow or stoping on a hill is not so much of a issue..
take the easyer yellow arrow sections for familys & ATVs...
I maybe doing those..a guy from work is coming with me he's riding
a 30year old KL250 "In NOT very good condiction" think i maybe doing
a bit of bike dragging/pushing..

[ShinySideUp]

What I noticed last year was the ground give very good trackton
so even going slow or stoping on a hill is not so much of a issue..
take the easyer yellow arrow sections for familys & ATVs...
I maybe doing those..a guy from work is coming with me he's riding
a 30year old KL250 "In NOT very good condiction" think i maybe doing
a bit of bike dragging/pushing..

Cool. That's really helpful to know. Hope we get a day like today!

[Transalper]

Just home from Lees Valley. Good turn out today, lots of new faces and some novice riders. No significant snow, hardly any insignificant snow either.
I can confirm that eventually electric socks will shock you if worn wet long enough.
Trials Rider I blame you for not yet having the Gortex Boot Liner in my size, I believe they would have been tall enough to keep the electric sock dry.
Got some pictures I think but not looked or sorted them yet.

[flashg]

Thanks to cynna for organising a great ride today, and nice to meet some new guys. The river has changed quite a bit, now has some much bigger rocks than before and is deeper

[flashg]

Just home from Lees Valley. Good turn out today, lots of new faces and some novice riders. No significant snow, hardly any insignificant snow either.

I can confirm that eventually electric socks will shock you if worn wet long enough.

.


you'll be glad you didn't buy one to keep your dick warm

[pete-blen]

I can confirm that eventually electric socks will shock you if worn wet long enough.





:killingme electric socks

[Jarvis87]

Good ride today amazing scenery bit sore now after that spill at the end but home in one piece

[Transalper]

16 August Lees Valley ride
Some pics.

[Transalper]

16 August Lees Valley ride
Some more pics.

[Transalper]

16 August Lees Valley ride
Some more pics again.

[Transalper]

16 August Lees Valley ride
Last pics I have.

[flashg]

Great pic's TA

[Shoshoni]

Thanks for the help with those punctures I got TA your little stand came in handy.

Nice to see some new faces, I was expecting to see more snow on the ground in Lees Valley after been up on Bossu Rd last Sunday.

[ShinySideUp]

Assuming you're talking about Dalethorpe, Linton at DAS describes it as Grenvilles 'manlyest ride' but the flyer does say it includes easy shortcuts. Sorry I don't know how they compare to the main route but I learned last year I have more fun on the main loop so I'm not going to attack any of the enduro options this year.

Thanks Transalper, You will be pleased to know I have got MT21s on for this ride. Can't wait!

[ShinySideUp]

Assuming you're talking about Dalethorpe, Linton at DAS describes it as Grenvilles 'manlyest ride' but the flyer does say it includes easy shortcuts. Sorry I don't know how they compare to the main route but I learned last year I have more fun on the main loop so I'm not going to attack any of the enduro options this year.

Great pics of your ride yesterday. I had a bull chase me on that pass. A brilliant day for it.

[Transalper]

Dalethorpe trail ride... well that was a bit of fun, education and hard work. I enjoyed the just over half a lap I did (about 22 of 38km), got swept up by the sweep crew in the end while helping a 2stroke that also wouldn't start... still on my first lap.
I borrowed a battery from a kind WR250F guy to get my dedicated electric start WR250R going again for the 3rd time after flattening the thing with too many stops and starts with little distance in between. Previously bumped it into life twice but that's hard to do from the bottom of a bog. Only fell once mind you, but stalled or got stuck and had to drag the bike several times and stopped for other reasons, rests and people a lot.
Over all I loved it (main course) and if it weren't for the battery issue more or less finishing my day I reckon I'd have made a second lap by way of the family loop. Battery getting checked this week but I'm thinking it was the shear number of button presses vs charging in between.

No photos, but I have some GoPro until it went flat too because I was taking so long.

[whatastoner]

I almost decided to join you all today. Had a ktm lined up but the rear wheel bearings crapped out yesterday.

[FuzzG]

Dalethorpe trail ride... well that was a bit of fun, education and hard work.

I agree that it was educational and hard work but it will take some time before I can say it was fun, well done on only having 1 off, I had a lot more than 1:D

[pete-blen]

Only done one loop of the main course... very diffrent to last year
dam hard work in places.. only got stuck on one climb.. a root swallowed
my rear wheel just wouldn't climb over it... looked back..line of bikes waiting for me
to get my ass out of the way.. So I headed off into the trees then it was easy good
grip off the chewed up ground.. droped the bike a couple times "short legs" only came
off once , the old front wheel in a rut trick got me...
the AC10 front tyre didn't like the ground this year.. kept clogging & wouldn't clear itself..

got a couple pics... post later...

[Trials Rider]

Yes I went too, just finished the 1st enduro deviation and came across an accident 18km into the first lap, the young guy took a good whack after falling of a culvert side and hit a post, quick assessment of pain levels and where, log it on the GPS and back to the carpark and call the Helicopter.

Great thanks to the guys that helped, including me we ended up with five Fireman on scene which was a great help, and of course big thanks to Westpac for their quick response and medical assistance.

I always take my GPS on the bikes and today it paid big time being able to give the chopper coordinates to fly to, I gave them E & N but their prefered format is Deg Min Sec so I have change my GPS to suit, well worth knowing though as a number of ADV riders have GPS's

So I only finished one lap, awesome day and I am Nucking fackered

[pete-blen]

No chopper pics.... But

[ShinySideUp]

We did the Dalethorpe today, which was a real adventure. Glad we stopped at Sheffield for pies as we didn't get lunch til 5pm! Thought we had taken novice shortcuts but kept returning to the main loop. 32 kms in total, which took us 6.5 hours! A few hairy patches. Most frightening though was loosing our little tacker for about an hour. A big relief to find him.

Great to spot you at the top of the first climb Transalper. My bike had a little lie down not long after that. I needed hubby's help in about a dozen places but managed not too bad. Just as I was about to emerge from the forest trail, 100m to go, the last laugh was on me and down I went. As for hubby, he managed the full day without incident, only to injure himself tonight unloading the trailer!

The kids enjoyed the snow. The weather was great. A day to remember. Thanks folks for the encouragement to give it a go.

[ShinySideUp]

We did the Dalethorpe today, which was a real adventure. Glad we stopped at Sheffield for pies as we didn't get lunch til 5pm! Thought we had taken novice shortcuts but kept returning to the main loop. 32 kms in total, which took us 6.5 hours! A few hairy patches. Most frightening though was loosing our little tacker for about an hour. A big relief to find him.

Great to spot you at the top of the first climb Transalper. My bike had a little lie down not long after that. I needed hubby's help in about a dozen places but managed not too bad. Just as I was about to emerge from the forest trail, 100m to go, the last laugh was on me and down I went. As for hubby, he managed the full day without incident, only to injure himself tonight unloading the trailer!

The kids enjoyed the snow. The weather was great. A day to remember. Thanks folks for the encouragement to give it a go.

[cynna]

the next saturday i can get away is the 30 august so was thinking of going to lake coleridge if anyone is keen - depending on the weather of course

not too sure on the current access to the waimak on the south side so was thinking of going in at weedons ross road and coming out at the gorge bridge, sheffield for a pie and springfield for fuel then off to lake lyndon. go up one side of lake coleridge until we decide to turn back then have a look at the otherside. i have no idea where we went last time on the way back so could back track or someone that knows a decent route can show us the way

yaldhurst pub maybe the best meeting place - ready to leave at 11. anyone keen?

[cynna]

16 August Lees Valley ride
Some pics.


great pics - will steal some with me in them for fb if thats ok

Shoshoni - was it the front that went flat on waimak loop ride as well????

[cynna]

Good ride today amazing scenery bit sore now after that spill at the end but home in one piece


i didnt realise you came off until we were leaving and i noticed you missing plate. any damage to you or the bike?

[NordieBoy]

I can confirm that eventually electric socks will shock you if worn wet long enough.
Trials Rider I blame you for not yet having the Gortex Boot Liner in my size, I believe they would have been tall enough to keep the electric sock dry.

I got my GoreTex socks from the military surplus dudes that used to be based in ChCh. About $30 from memory.

[Trials Rider]

Picture of the Helicopter from yesterday, once again big thanks to Westpac for there support

[Trials Rider]

"Trials Rider I blame you for not yet having the Gortex Boot Liner in my size, I believe they would have been tall enough to keep the electric sock dry"

Ah yes that was a bugger I didn't have the right size, will have heaps soon, mind you it is funny that you had a wee short out in the water, just as well they are only twelve volts, you would want 230 volts or you glow in the dark

[Shoshoni]

Shoshoni - was it the front that went flat on waimak loop ride as well????

Yes I had two front flat tire's in the Waimak.

[Transalper]

the next saturday i can get away is the 30 august....
yaldhurst pub maybe the best meeting place - ready to leave at 11. anyone keen?Always keen, just a matter of timing on the day so we wait and see. Avon City's next ADV is due the following Saturday, rumoured to likely be Banks Peninsula stuff.


great pics - will steal some with me in them for fb if thats ok
Cheers, yep, got bigger originals here, I delete originals after a while unless they are of me, which understandably isn't often on my own camera.:no:

[KX500]

Anyone got a link to video footage of dalethorp ? chur

[Transalper]

This link should do it. (https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=dalethorpe+trailride&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&channel=nts&gfe_rd=cr&ei=zZjxU5XADsqN8QeprID4DQ#channel=nts&q=dalethorpe+trail+ride&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&tbm=vid) Not likely to be on again next year, surprised it was on again this year. Forrest about to be deforested for logging. Anyone who hasn't done that ride has probably missed their chance until the logging is done and it grows back.

My camera was pointing a little low this year so I have too much handlebar and not much horizon bugger it.

[flashg]

the next saturday i can get away is the 30 august so was thinking of going to lake coleridge if anyone is keen - depending on the weather of course



not too sure on the current access to the waimak on the south side so was thinking of going in at weedons ross road and coming out at the gorge bridge, sheffield for a pie and springfield for fuel then off to lake lyndon. go up one side of lake coleridge until we decide to turn back then have a look at the otherside. i have no idea where we went last time on the way back so could back track or someone that knows a decent route can show us the way



yaldhurst pub maybe the best meeting place - ready to leave at 11. anyone keen?


yes i think i can make it at this stage. My wet feet were bloody cold when i got home Saturday ( no electric socks ) bugger

[flashg]

It would be hard taking bigger bikes in at weedens ross rd. Its all shut off to keep bikes out, but doesn't stop us. Best bet would be intake rd

[Transalper]

Day off tomorrow, trying out one of those lithium iorn batteries in the WR, might do that out there if I don't go for a kayak paddle instead. DAS is charging up my old battery to load test it when done.

[cynna]

It would be hard taking bigger bikes in at weedens ross rd. Its all shut off to keep bikes out, but doesn't stop us. Best bet would be intake rd

there is a gap big enough to get a bwm thru - or if it has saddle bags as well just ride over the judder bars at the gate. was ok last monday unless its changed since

[cynna]

Day off tomorrow, trying out one of those lithium iorn batteries in the WR, might do that out there if I don't go for a kayak paddle instead. DAS is charging up my old battery to load test it when done.

did you have your electric socks, pants, vest and handwarmers plugged in at dalethorpe?

[Transalper]

Last year the bike survived the Hot Grips running and multiple falls on an Enduro section, this year all extras were at home and the grips off. It was a warm day, no more room in my bag as that's where my jacket ended up too.

[flashg]

there is a gap big enough to get a bwm thru - or if it has saddle bags as well just ride over the judder bars at the gate. was ok last monday unless its changed since


don't know of any judder bars at weedens ross rd, I've been there heaps on WR. Think I'll just follow you and learn a new way in.

[Transalper]

ha ha, 2 sets of judderbars, one may be gated now but the second was fully open a couple of weeks ago.... down at the river end of the road, at the actual river.

[flashg]

That's good to know, we always go in from car park area, never been interested in the river end so i never looked

[KX500]

This link should do it. (https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=dalethorpe+trailride&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&channel=nts&gfe_rd=cr&ei=zZjxU5XADsqN8QeprID4DQ#channel=nts&q=dalethorpe+trail+ride&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&tbm=vid) Not likely to be on again next year, surprised it was on again this year. Forrest about to be deforested for logging. Anyone who hasn't done that ride has probably missed their chance until the logging is done and it grows back.

My camera was pointing a little low this year so I have too much handlebar and not much horizon bugger it.

chur was afta yesterdays footage, taken back none on youtube. Would have thought plenty
with # of gopros round. How many bikes in total ?

[Transalper]

Takes ages to upload raw files off a HD Go Pro, or takes days to edit it down to a file that doesn't take days to upload so wait a bit and it will come.

[SE950]

chur was afta yesterdays footage, taken back none on youtube. Would have thought plenty
with # of gopros round. How many bikes in total ?

its in TAs quote look for 2014 beta 300, there were 650 riders

[Transalper]

its in TAs quote look for 2014 beta 300, there were 650 riders

Ahh, didn't notice that myself, cheers SE950.
Beta RR 300 MY 2014,Trail Ride,Dalethorpe Forest,Dalethorpe Road,Sheffield New Zealand 17-08-2014 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4HceNiXYsY)

Ha ha, saw myself, I was in traffic and pulled off to the right when I heard the camera bike coming fairly early on.
Pity the upload is not HD.
Edit: it's now in HD, might have still been processing when I watched it originally.

[ShinySideUp]

Cringe! Just checked out the video of the Dalethorpe on youtube. That little lie down my bike decided to take on the first downhill section. Well....

[Transalper]

That's probably brake control (too much braking but takes time to learn) and the MT21's being more of an adventure tyre, I'm thinking they're a better tyre than what you had when we first met, good for hacking about the waimak, great for ADV riding but not so much a muddy hill or deep bog tyre.
FuzzyG a few posts back was also wearing MT21's and fell over a bit so you were not alone in that choice, they just clog up a bit quick for that stuff.
Also bear in mind that Dalethorpe is said to be Grenvilles toughest ride.

Got my eye on 12 October.... Suzuki Trails-Murray Downs-Amberley.
And the 9 November... Amuri Area School PTA-Craig Pickering Memorail Trail Ride-Culverden. That one is fairly quiet and cruisy from memory.

[Trials Rider]

That's probably brake control (too much braking but takes time to learn) and the MT21's being more of an adventure tyre, I'm thinking they're a better tyre than what you had when we first met, good for hacking about the waimak, great for ADV riding but not so much a muddy hill or deep bog tyre.
FuzzyG a few posts back was also wearing MT21's and fell over a bit so you were not alone in that choice, they just clog up a bit quick for that stuff.
Also bear in mind that Dalethorpe is said to be Grenvilles toughest ride.

Got my eye on 12 October.... Suzuki Trails-Murray Downs-Amberley.
And the 9 November... Amuri Area School PTA-Craig Pickering Memorail Trail Ride-Culverden. That one is fairly quiet and cruisy from memory.

You are bang on Carl the MT21 is an adventure tyre and will be way out of its depth at Dalethorpe especially on wet off camber tree roots, I run the S12 XC soft compound tyres on the Gas Gas, rear 4psi, front 7 psi and I still had plenty of brown undie moments especially on the enduro deviations, when the mud is really sticky like sunday ALL tyres clog up, at least with an open XC tyre you can wick the throttle and chuck the mud.

[ShinySideUp]

Thanks for your thoughts on tyres. My bike had trailwings for the first year, and MT21s are a vast improvement for the type of riding we typically do. But factor in hills, thick mud, slippery tree roots, and a bit of snow for good measure, and I can see what you are saying, that more aggressive tyres would be a big advantage for trail riding events.
Hubby won't agree to a third set of tyres so I will just have to concentrate my efforts on wearing out the MT21s.:msn-wink:

Thanks for recommending some trail rides Carl. I enjoyed the challenge of doing the Dalethorpe, and tackled 90 percent of the route we took, but the other 10 percent was a bit hard on poor hubby!! Also having to assist the little fella. Our teen also managed to get himself stuck in a swamp. Hubby didn't complain because he knew we were having fun, but doing a less challenging trail for our next family ride might be a good plan!

[Trials Rider]

Thanks for your thoughts on tyres. My bike had trailwings for the first year, and MT21s are a vast improvement for the type of riding we typically do. But factor in hills, thick mud, slippery tree roots, and a bit of snow for good measure, and I can see what you are saying, that more aggressive tyres would be a big advantage for trail riding events.
Hubby won't agree to a third set of tyres so I will just have to concentrate my efforts on wearing out the MT21s.:msn-wink:

Thanks for recommending some trail rides Carl. I enjoyed the challenge of doing the Dalethorpe, and tackled 90 percent of the route we took, but the other 10 percent was a bit hard on poor hubby!! Also having to assist the little fella. Our teen also managed to get himself stuck in a swamp. Hubby didn't complain because he knew we were having fun, but doing a less challenging trail for our next family ride might be a good plan!

Nothing wrong with MT21's, just shows there is no perfect tyre, riding the soft compound tyres on hard rocky stuff just kills them, the MT21 would take a lot more punishment and be perfect for that ground.

[cynna]

got a call from TA today. someone had handed my camera into the police and they had given him a call after looking at my pics and getting his number plate. great to see there are some honest people out there

[Crim]

got a call from TA today. someone had handed my camera into the police and they had given him a call after looking at my pics and getting his number plate. great to see there are some honest people out there

:clap:great news!

[Transalper]

I take it you have arranged collection? Hate to think they are still waiting on me to return call with your number.:pinch:

[cynna]

I take it you have arranged collection? Hate to think they are still waiting on me to return call with your number.:pinch:

yep rang them back and have been and got it - got the lady that handed it in number so will drop her off some chocolates or somthing. she found it outside her property on old west coast road so it didnt even fall out at the river. didnt have my main memory card in after all...... the pic i had of your bike was at the waimk when we came across the logging works

[Transalper]

Tell ya what, I'm thinking I'll keep a picture of my phone number or something as the first photo on my camera memory cards from now on.

[Peeteey]

got a call from TA today. someone had handed my camera into the police and they had given him a call after looking at my pics and getting his number plate. great to see there are some honest people out there

Great news! Yay for honest people too, both the person who found it and the copper who went the extra mile to find out who owns it.
And TA of course for not claiming it was his ;) :lol:

[Peeteey]

Tell ya what, I'm thinking I'll keep a picture of my phone number or something as the first photo on my camera memory cards from now on.

That's a very good idea, think I'll do the same. I'm getting a little engraving tool too ...

[thepom]

nah...coppers...bunch of twats...he found TA number cos he was doing a background check to see if had wof and regio....like the time I stopped at a house fire on the way back from the supermarket...I was first on scene and had to stay till they put the fire out , two hours later.... only for the copper to do a check on me and my bike and tried to tell me I had no bike licence...fucking wanker......no wonder they get no respect from me....

[RMOTO]

nah...coppers...bunch of twats...he found TA number cos he was doing a background check to see if had wof and regio....like the time I stopped at a house fire on the way back from the supermarket...I was first on scene and had to stay till they put the fire out , two hours later.... only for the copper to do a check on me and my bike and tried to tell me I had no bike licence...fucking wanker......no wonder they get no respect from me....

Yeah, you should be able to ride around with no license and start house fires without being hassled by coppers :p

[Transalper]

Anyone in ChCh know a good bike electrician?
My WR250R's battery appears ok but put a volt meter on the bike when running and it says we are not charging.

[whatastoner]

You might have blown your reg/rectifier. Check your stator for continuity and head downstream from there.

[Transalper]

You might have blown your reg/rectifier. Check your stator for continuity and head downstream from there.

Ahhh gibberish !!

[whatastoner]

Do you a workshop manual? If not, go to cyclepedia.com for an online manual.

[Trials Rider]

Ahhh gibberish !!

Actually that translated to "you have shorted out your electric socks"

[Transalper]

Actually that translated to "you have shorted out your electric socks"ha ha but that only happened on the other bike and it's fine.

I have other things I'd rather be doing than trying to muddle through this myself, I'd prefer to hand the job on to a decent motorcycle sparky.

[neels]

If you want to you could bring it around to my place for a quick half an hour look over things to see if it's a simple fix. As soon as it gets too hard I'm quite happy to pass it on to more of an expert, but I dislike the thought of paying good money for someone to replace a blown fuse somewhere.

[Shadowjack]

ha ha but that only happened on the other bike and it's fine.
I have other things I'd rather be doing than trying to muddle through this myself, I'd prefer to hand the job on to a decent motorcycle sparky.
Hi TA,
Have PM'd ya...

[KX500]

Ahh, didn't notice that myself, cheers SE950.
Beta RR 300 MY 2014,Trail Ride,Dalethorpe Forest,Dalethorpe Road,Sheffield New Zealand 17-08-2014 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4HceNiXYsY)

Ha ha, saw myself, I was in traffic and pulled off to the right when I heard the camera bike coming fairly early on.
Pity the upload is not HD.

Nice action men, mean bit of riding, thanks alot !

[Jarvis87]

Anyone going out for a spin tomorow

[cynna]

seen this on facebook

"STOLEN MOTORCYCLE Oxford Canterbury BMW 650 GS - Yellow/ Silver
On Sunday 17 August....
STOLEN MOTORCYCLE Oxford Canterbury BMW 650 GS - Yellow/ Silver
On Sunday 17 August, just outside Oxford on the corner of Oxford Rd and Quigleys Rd at 4.20pm by two or more guys in hoodies, driving a green Mitsubishi Legnum Stationwagon or similar towing a small white single axle trailer.
My bike broke down and was parked there from 3.15pm until my husband and I came back to pick it up with our Nissan Safari Truck and trailer at 4.25pm. There were cars behind us when we had to pull over. (A silver Ford Territory was right behind us) Those thieves saw us arriving and drove off in high speed. They were seen five minutes later on Tram Rd heading towards Kaiapoi.
Please contact Christchurch Police if you have seen anything???!!!
0800 555 111 (FileNo 140817/8832). Thank you."

[Peeteey]

seen this on facebook



little Fuckers! Got the Facebook link?

[cynna]

little Fuckers! Got the Facebook link?


will try and find it as it had a pic as well. pretty rude aye - break down, leave your bike for an hour or so and come back and its gone

[cynna]

dont go riding around the south bank near weedons ross road on labour weekend. the tracks will be closed for the nz offroad champs (trucks and buggys). nornally they race around there race track just before the seal ends at weedons ross road. this year they are doing one lap then heading onto the tracks we do

will go down for a look so might have to suss out the best viewing spots

[Transalper]

That cool little Trail Stand of mine has now been named and reviewed on remotemoto.com (http://www.remotemoto.com/articles/enduro-star-ts2-trail-stand/)

[Super_Ted]

the next saturday i can get away is the 30 august so was thinking of going to lake coleridge if anyone is keen - depending on the weather of course

not too sure on the current access to the waimak on the south side so was thinking of going in at weedons ross road and coming out at the gorge bridge, sheffield for a pie and springfield for fuel then off to lake lyndon. go up one side of lake coleridge until we decide to turn back then have a look at the otherside. i have no idea where we went last time on the way back so could back track or someone that knows a decent route can show us the way

yaldhurst pub maybe the best meeting place - ready to leave at 11. anyone keen?

I'm keen if you are still thinking of heading out. Just reassembled the bike after re shimming the valves so all being well with that I'd be up for doing something.

[cynna]

I'm keen if you are still thinking of heading out. Just reassembled the bike after re shimming the valves so all being well with that I'd be up for doing something.

yep i will still be going so you just before 11 at the yaldhurst pub


NOTE- the yaldhurst this time not the peg

[Shoshoni]

Is the Avon City adventure ride on this coming weekend anyone know?

[badblackbuell]

Not too sure but we can meet there and take ride anyways?

[timg]

That cool little Trail Stand of mine has now been named and reviewed on remotemoto.com (http://www.remotemoto.com/articles/enduro-star-ts2-trail-stand/) Wonder who introduced you to it .....:msn-wink:

[Transalper]

Wonder who introduced you to it .....:msn-wink:

It was youuuuu. Had to go back through the PM's to find the link again as I couldn't remember its name. good thing I don't clean out my in box often, like in years.

Any other obscure goodies in your kit?

[whatastoner]

I recall him mentioning his heated Airhawk cushion in conversation once.

[Shoshoni]

Not too sure but we can meet there and take ride anyways?

Anyone else interest in going around Banks Pen this weekend weather permitting , meeting place will be Cashmere Z Colombo St and leave at 11am.

[pete-blen]

Anyone else interest in going around Banks Pen this weekend weather permitting , meeting place will be Cashmere Z Colombo St and leave at 11am.

Not this one.... weathers getting warmer..better get the bike togeather...
See if it still goes... not started it since I rode in the gate from the DB1K...

[Shoshoni]

Not this one.... weathers getting warmer..better get the bike togeather...

Can't believe you think it's not warm enough when your off doing those trail rides out in the boondocks.

I'm going to try and do the Route I had planned out when the ol'DR blew it's third gear.

[thepom]

Ok....I.ll ask....whats the route ?

[Peeteey]

Anyone else interest in going around Banks Pen this weekend weather permitting , meeting place will be Cashmere Z Colombo St and leave at 11am.

If I can get the bike back together and started then I'll be keen as mustard, which is the keenest of condiments :)

[Shoshoni]

Ok....I.ll ask....whats the route ?

Western Valley, Bossu Rd some stuff around Le Bons and do a few others on the way back.

[whatastoner]

What about sauerkraut?

[thepom]

My favourite?....piri piri extra hot....mmmmmnnn.....

[pete-blen]

Can't believe you think it's not warm enough when your off doing those trail rides out in the boondocks.


I tend to get colder just sitting on a ADV useing very little energy unlike riding a trail bike..
I didn't feel the cold once.....:rolleyes:

[Shoshoni]

If I can get the bike back together and started then I'll be keen as mustard, which is the keenest of condiments :)

What are you doing to your bike last time you were doing fork seals?

Anyway to confirm meeting place and time it will be Cashmere Z Colombo St Saturday 6th and leave at 11am.

[Peeteey]

What are you doing to your bike last time you were doing fork seals?

Anyway to confirm meeting place and time it will be Cashmere Z Colombo St Saturday 6th and leave at 11am.

Ha ha, I took 2 sets of brake callipers to the shop to get them freed up, XT and KDX, should be done tomorrow. now just got to start the bloody thing :)

[RMOTO]

Ha ha, I took 2 sets of brake callipers to the shop to get them freed up, XT and KDX, should be done tomorrow. now just got to start the bloody thing :)

If your hands are nimble enough to play the guitar solo from Blackened Metallica then you amply qualify to be fixing your own brakes ;)

[thepom]

Cant imagine getting those nimble digits dirty lol

[Shoshoni]

Ha ha, I took 2 sets of brake callipers to the shop to get them freed up, XT and KDX, should be done tomorrow. now just got to start the bloody thing :)

Make sure you prime your calipers before attaching the brake hoses or you'll be pumping air for hours to bleed the lines lol

[Buddha#81]

Get a 50 mil syringe from a vet and a short piece of hose and back bleed them from the bleed screw. Be done in 5 minutes with no mess. Flush the syringe after with water to stop the brake fluid from rooting it and you will be good for next time.

[whatastoner]

Peaches and cream sell a good vacuum pump, which could be adapted.

[Buddha#81]

Peaches and cream sell a good vacuum pump, which could be adapted.

You know this how? :-)

[whatastoner]

Because mine works great.

[Peeteey]

ha ha! These nimble digits can't play that solo OR fix callipers :(

How do I prime the calliper? Don't even know what that means ...

[Shoshoni]

How do I prime the calliper? Don't even know what that means ...


Get a 50 mil syringe from a vet and a short piece of hose and back bleed them from the bleed screw. Be done in 5 minutes with no mess. Flush the syringe after with water to stop the brake fluid from rooting it and you will be good for next time.

What Buddha suggested will work :yes:

[neels]

ha ha! These nimble digits can't play that solo OR fix callipers :(

How do I prime the calliper? Don't even know what that means ...
Backfill it with brake fluid before you put it back on the bike, to avoid having to refill that tiny container on the handlebars many many times until all the air is out of the caliper.

[Peeteey]

Backfill it with brake fluid before you put it back on the bike, to avoid having to refill that tiny container on the handlebars many many times until all the air is out of the caliper.

Good thinking. I'm not sure what backfill means but would I pour fluid into the hole where the hose would connect whilst keeping the bleeder thing open to let air pockets out?

The syringe idea sounds like the best but I don't think I've got any lying around, I'm just not rock'n'roll enough :)

[Buddha#81]

Good thinking. I'm not sure what backfill means but would I pour fluid into the hole where the hose would connect whilst keeping the bleeder thing open to let air pockets out?

The syringe idea sounds like the best but I don't think I've got any lying around, I'm just not rock'n'roll enough :)

Ya can get 20mil ones at a chemist, bigger are better and vets have 50mil for a couple of bucks

[Peeteey]

Crap! Guess who managed to pack his tools away in preparation for EQC coming to fix the garage today? :facepalm:

Have a nice ride!

[badblackbuell]

Cheers for organising a sweet ride today Shoshoni. Roll on the next one!

[Shoshoni]

Cheers for organising a sweet ride today Shoshoni. Roll on the next one!

Yes it was a great day out, was surprised to find the roads still greasy and seeing little town cars trying to go up them :laugh:

[flashg]

Cheers for organising a sweet ride today Shoshoni. Roll on the next one!


I second that, it was a fun day in great company

[Shoshoni]

You guys up to try the CCC Loop again.

2nd weekend of October weather permitting, last year was a lot of fun.

I want to try it backwards this time around.

[Trials Rider]

You guys up to try the CCC Loop again.

2nd weekend of October weather permitting, last year was a lot of fun.

I want to try it backwards this time around.

Did limestone yesterday two up on the DR650, the forest area was still wet but totally rideable

[ShinySideUp]

Did limestone yesterday two up on the DR650, the forest area was still wet but totally rideable

Where's limestone? Sounds fun. Do tell!

[Trials Rider]

Where's limestone? Sounds fun. Do tell!

Runs between Blythe rd and Stoneyhurst rd North of Motunau. it is a public road however it does run through two farms and you can easily go the wrong way onto private property so make sure you use a gps to stay on the legal road.

I spoke with one of the farmers and he didn't have a problem with people going through however he does have a problem with retards making a mess on the property which is fair call, I would be pissed off too, even worse he said one retard took a car up there, got in trouble and went back to him get the retard family out of the crap, he should have shot the retards and stopped the gene pool.

One other thing to consider is lambing is just starting up there and your presence could be annoying, not trying to stop you going but just give consideration to the properties as a working farms and everyone will be happy.

I know farmers can apply to restrict access at these times but if we all play nicely we should be sweet and enjoy a good ride with good views so take your camera too.

[cynna]

You guys up to try the CCC Loop again.

2nd weekend of October weather permitting, last year was a lot of fun.

I want to try it backwards this time around.

if its the saturday i am keen....................

[flashg]

You guys up to try the CCC Loop again.



2nd weekend of October weather permitting, last year was a lot of fun.



I want to try it backwards this time around.


I'm keen to do it backwards, I'll be there

[cynna]

I'm keen to do it backwards, I'll be there

i have enough trouble riding forwards

[whatastoner]

That's the same weekend as the North Island 1600km. Maybe next time.