King Country ADV Ride 2011 [Archive]

MXNUT

29th January 2011, 14:23

Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th April 2011

Calender link.......... HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=2737&c=1)

2 Day adventure ride through some of the best roads and tracks that the Waikato - King Country and the Central Plateau has to offer.

Ride will be approx 55 % gravel Rds - 35 % sealed Rds - 10 % off road tracks

Leaving Saturday will start from the Caltex service station CNR Te Kanawa & Maniapoto Streets ( main street ) in Otorohanga.

Meet at 9.45am & leaving 10.00am sharp where we will travel by some great gravel roads through to Piopio for a refuel and lunch stop.
From there we head south towards Ohura for a quick afternoon beverage at the Matiere cosmopoliton club.
We will finish off in Taumarunui as per normal staying the night at the Taumarunui Holiday Park 3 kms south of the town centre.

Taumarunui Holiday Park State highway 4 Taumaranui
Ph 0800-473-281 www.taumarunuiholidaypark.co.nz .

Sunday we head south via a few more tight and twisty great Gravel roads to Fishers Track.
Lunch & refuel at National park then through the 42nd traverse, then we can all head our seperate ways home.

Maximum Distances betwwen fuel stops is about 180 kms.

dino3310

29th January 2011, 14:48

Hi Di Ho Camp mother
:banana: im in:2thumbsup

BMWST?

29th January 2011, 14:56

you have the calndar automatically adding any people who look at it.Is this easter?

Waihou Thumper

29th January 2011, 16:27

you have the calndar automatically adding any people who look at it.Is this easter?

Good Friday is the 22nd this year, so no it isn't Easter...:)

cynna

29th January 2011, 16:30

is this a follow the leader ride or a roll chart/ gps ride

thepom

29th January 2011, 16:36

dino3310

29th January 2011, 16:51

is this a follow the leader ride or a roll chart/ gps ride

follow the leader, if theres a quite few we normally have the cornerman system going:2thumbsup

ADVGD

29th January 2011, 17:04

Sadly not enough adventure for me as appears too much gravel ......once you ,ve done a southern dustybutt you start looking for something more challenging...or do I have my head up my arse?....please don,t answer that!!!:lol:

You took the name "Dusty Butt" in the wrong context as you appeared to spend most of your time, in the dust, on your butt :killingme

Are you sure you want to make such bold statements there mate :p

MXNUT

29th January 2011, 17:05

Sadly not enough adventure for me as appears too much gravel ......once you ,ve done a southern dustybutt you start looking for something more challenging....

Unfortunately this part of the country does not have those great high country trails to choose from that the dusty butt went through......

We have to make do with what we have........:(:(:(

Waihou Thumper

29th January 2011, 17:15

Sadly not enough adventure for me

Isn't it enough that we get out there and enjoy the scenery and have fun? Regardless of the terrain. Yes the South Island is blessed with spectacular scenery and each part of the Island has it's own uniqueness.

We have to make do with what we have........:(:(:(

Thanks Mark for organsing this once again, us Waikato chaps will support you even if we seem to be 'inferior' to the 'other' rides across the Strait....:clap:
Perhaps Sir Peter and Weta can CGI some steep peaks and trails near Pirongia for the Sth Island boys to make them feel at home......:(

dino3310

29th January 2011, 18:04

Unfortunately this part of the country does not have those great high country trails to choose from that the dusty butt went through......

We have to make do with what we have........:(:(:(

and what we have is fucking good:2thumbsup

especialy the Beer:shake::beer::drinknsin

dino3310

29th January 2011, 18:07

Isn't it enough that we get out there and enjoy the scenery and have fun? Regardless of the terrain. Yes the South Island is blessed with spectacular scenery and each part of the Island has it's own uniqueness.

Thanks Mark for organsing this once again, us Waikato chaps will support you even if we seem to be 'inferior' to the 'other' rides across the Strait....:clap:
Perhaps Sir Peter and Weta can CGI some steep peaks and trails near Pirongia for the Sth Island boys to make them feel at home......:(

naa mate we can just send them over thompsons and the wires tracks:whistle:

cynna

29th January 2011, 19:39

just been told im allowed to go .... just need to get leave from work

where does the 42nd traverse end (i take it thats the end of the ride where everyone heads home)

dino3310

29th January 2011, 22:18

owhango at one end and highway 47 not far from taurewa the other end.
normally come in from hw47 after riding fishers track, can be done either direction. Not sure on what MXnuts got planned though 230289

not every one ends there trip there some of the travellers tour a round for another day of two

tri boy

30th January 2011, 18:23

In. 10 chars:wings:

Cary

31st January 2011, 17:07

Supposed to be working but then thats what sickys are for, right :cool:

Phreaky Phil

31st January 2011, 17:41

Gunna have to be into this so count us in :yes:

thepom

31st January 2011, 17:59

Your right about the dustybutt but I think I gave a good account of myself....never drowned my bike ha ha ........if I had enough holiday I might be up for it but have to ask the missus....again....:facepalm:

clint640

1st February 2011, 10:11

Cool! Should be in for this one :yes:

Sadly not enough adventure for me as appears too much gravel ......once you ,ve done a southern dustybutt you start looking for something more challenging...or do I have my head up my arse?....please don,t answer that!!!:lol:

Adventure? Yeah, we can do adventure:

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/6083/p9260044.jpg

Challenging? Yeah, we got some that too:

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/3756/p9260013i.jpg

Lasy year Saturday was a very neat route through lots of scenic twisty gravel, then beers & bullshit at camp, then Fishers & the 42 which are definitely a touch more adventurous than the average gravel road.

Cheers
Clint

ADVGD

1st February 2011, 13:26

Sadly not enough adventure for me as appears too much gravel ......once you ,ve done a southern dustybutt you start looking for something more challenging...or do I have my head up my arse?....please don,t answer that!!!:lol:

Can't take you anywhere mate, look at you stirring up the North Islanders :p I might have to have a chat with your missus and look at getting your computer time limited, an inflated ego with too much time on your hands, a dangerous mixture :bleh:

Won't be able to attend this one myself MXNUT as I am planning a trip through the Nelson area around those dates, hope you and all the boys have a mint ride :niceone:

Taz

4th February 2011, 13:14

I'll be there (again).

.chris

25th February 2011, 08:30

This is the same weekend as the "No Way In Hell Enduro (http://www.silverbullet.co.nz/news.php?id=4611)".

Since we are in the region (assuming a bit here) we could pop in for a look-see.

Waihou Thumper

25th February 2011, 16:24

This is the same weekend as the "No Way In Hell Enduro (http://www.silverbullet.co.nz/news.php?id=4611)".

Since we are in the region (assuming a bit here) we could pop in for a look-see.

I would rather ride Chris, ride all day and enjoy what the country has to offer...:) I am sure they don't want adv rider wannabees littering the car park...:woohoo: present company excepted mate as you are a gooder'er rider than me...:)

dino3310

25th February 2011, 18:01

MXNUT

28th February 2011, 20:44

call in after the main start and have a crack at the 1.5 klm of river bed on the ADV bikes :shit:

Went to a trail ride there about 1 month ago and rode that river bed ( along with Cary & Andy ) and it would be the only part of the course that an adventure bike would even look at.

As for the rest of it, it was hard enough on a proper dirt bike and that was only a trail ride !!! .

Good luck to them i say, i like riding not pushing. On last years event there were only 6 finishers.

Taz

28th February 2011, 20:48

That was an awesome trail ride. A little footage here . (Cary in the mud taking the hard option, got my boots muddy helping him drag it out :) not to mention the drop off we had to get our bikes down :eek: )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC4mOpSsiAo

:)

junkmanjoe

28th February 2011, 21:02

looks like you fell off in the mud :eek:

Taz

28th February 2011, 21:04

looks like you fell off in the mud :eek:

Umm well yeah it was kind sticky getting thru that bog. :o

.chris

1st March 2011, 08:45

call in after the main start and have a crack at the 1.5 klm of river bed on the ADV bikes :shit:

Hell I will hang around to watch you have a crack at it Dino.

nic

1st March 2011, 15:56

Last year Saturday was a very neat route through lots of scenic twisty gravel, then beers & bullshit at camp, then Fishers & the 42 which are definitely a touch more adventurous than the average gravel road.

Sounds like Saturdays ride might be doable for me and the XT?? If so, I'd be keen (If it's not a boys only affair).

:)

Cary

1st March 2011, 16:49

Sounds like Saturdays ride might be doable for me and the XT?? If so, I'd be keen (If it's not a boys only affair)

Hi Nic. Na, your hard core, after all you've broken a bone ADV riding after all :)

After seeing the GS650(name long forgotten, sorry) rider do a slippery Fishers on roadish tyres would reccommend some sort of knobby tyre tho (T63, E09's like) Just read the first post, yeah, nothing difficult on Sat.

nic

1st March 2011, 20:19

After seeing the GS650(name long forgotten, sorry) rider do a slippery Fishers on roadish tyres would reccommend some sort of knobby tyre tho (T63, E09's like) Just read the first post, yeah, nothing difficult on Sat.

Well, I do have T63's on now so maybe I could try the Sunday stuff??
I dont want to hold people up too much though - or break any bones!

dino3310

1st March 2011, 22:40

Hell I will hang around to watch you have a crack at it Dino.

only if its on your bike:devil2:

Taz

2nd March 2011, 05:02

Well, I do have T63's on now so maybe I could try the Sunday stuff??
I dont want to hold people up too much though - or break any bones!

You'll be fine.

clint640

2nd March 2011, 07:37

Well, I do have T63's on now so maybe I could try the Sunday stuff??
I dont want to hold people up too much though - or break any bones!

Definitely do the Saturday, Mark lays out a great series of backroads. If you're unsure about the Sunday just see what the weather does, if it's dryish give it a go for sure, if it's been wet it might be a bit of a mission.

Mum has gone & planned a family lunch on the Saturday so I might miss that days riding, will probably head down that afternoon in time for the beer & BS then join in on the Sunday.

Cheers
Clint

.chris

2nd March 2011, 07:49

only if its on your bike:devil2:

I said I wanted to see you do it, not fund you doing it :bleh:

Cary

4th March 2011, 20:28

If anyone wants a place to stay on the Friday night I have beds/mattresses at my bach in Kawhia.

It's about 50k out of Otrohonga.

Taz

4th March 2011, 20:30

If anyone wants a place to stay on the Friday night I have beds/mattresses at my bach in Kawhia.

It's about 50k out of Otrohonga.

I'll take one. Oh and you can't spell otarahaunga.

dino3310

4th March 2011, 21:06

you mean Otorohonda :msn-wink:

Cary

5th March 2011, 07:46

I'll take one. Oh and you can't spell otarahaunga.

Neither can you!!

OTOROHANGA

Taz

5th March 2011, 20:45

Neither can you!!

OTOROHANGA

Well done :bleh:

Kokopelli

6th March 2011, 15:16

Is there going to be a test who can spell it before you're allowed to come along? with a bit of luck I should be able to do this ride. I really need a clean run through the traverse..and I know.... hang right on Fisher's track...but not too much.

I haven't been out much for far too long.

Box'a'bits

13th March 2011, 18:55

Witha bit of luck I should be able to do this ride. I really need a clean run through the traverse..and I know.... hang right on Fisher's track...but not too much.

I haven't been out much for far too long.
Be good to see you again Alex.

Mark (MXNut) - the calender has auto added me as an entrant. Still a (fairly) definite maybe at this stage.

dino3310

13th March 2011, 20:43

Mark (MXNut) - the calender has auto added me as an entrant. .

Marks plan is coming together nicely:devil2:

cant back out now Steve your on the Calender:clap::D

Box'a'bits

13th March 2011, 21:05

Marks plan is coming together nicely:devil2:
Cant back out now Steve. You're on the Calender:clap::D
You know, I tried to tell Mandy the exact same thing..... :rolleyes:

Crisis management

14th March 2011, 10:22

If anyone wants a place to stay on the Friday night I have beds/mattresses at my bach in Kawhia.

It's about 50k out of Otrohonga.

I'm in for this...sent you a PM too.

Taz

14th March 2011, 10:38

i'm in for this...sent you a pm too.

f@#k it's gonna rain!!!!

nic

14th March 2011, 12:26

Booked for Saturday night in Taumurunui
:)

.chris

14th March 2011, 16:30

Booked for Saturday night in Taumurunui
:)

Good idea.

Anyone booked and got a spare bed?
Or anyone want to join me in a booking?

dino3310

15th March 2011, 20:06

f@#k it's gonna rain!!!!

maybe if crisis is TEC the rain cloud might hang back too :laugh:

Dont Know

18th March 2011, 22:33

Hi Chris, I booked a cabin a few weeks back, it has a double bed and bunks, your welcome to have a bed.

Cheers
Al

Good idea.

Anyone booked and got a spare bed?
Or anyone want to join me in a booking?

.chris

18th March 2011, 22:44

Hi Chris, I booked a cabin a few weeks back, it has a double bed and bunks, your welcome to have a bed.

Cheers
Al

Keen, you can count me in for a bed. Cheers.

Taz

19th March 2011, 07:50

Not sharing the double are ya :sick:

dino3310

19th March 2011, 12:35

Not sharing the double are ya :sick:

sounds like a KTM thing, are you in there cabin to Taz:grouphug:

Taz

19th March 2011, 14:45

sounds like a KTM thing, are you in there cabin to Taz:grouphug:

No I'm with a Honda rider :eek:

K slider

19th March 2011, 15:14

Hi Mark I was surprised to find myself added in,recovery from knee surg coming along so I am keen but will miss fishers on my 1200. I cant pick the bugger up.
Cheers Pete

Taz

19th March 2011, 18:11

Hi Mark I was surprised to find myself added in,recovery from knee surg coming along so I am keen but will miss fishers on my 1200. I cant pick the bugger up.
Cheers Pete

We'll help you pick it up! Once we've taken photos that is :devil2:

K slider

20th March 2011, 16:06

Have you seen the video Taz?

Crisis management

20th March 2011, 20:01

Apparently I need accomodation saturday night, anyone got a spare bunk?

Gman71

22nd March 2011, 21:49

Box'a'bits

23rd March 2011, 06:37

But I'll be doing the 42nd the weekend of the 16th April.

NordieBoy

23rd March 2011, 07:46

and now I have a knobbly rear!!

There's ointment for that.

Eddieb

23rd March 2011, 08:14

Apparently I need accomodation saturday night, anyone got a spare bunk?

+2, Me and 5150 are also looking for bunks.

Enough for a new cabin if there's no other takers?

5150 will be a starter on Saturday for the full ride and I'll make my way up from Wellington on Saturday to meet the crew in Taumaranui that night.

.chris

23rd March 2011, 08:23

ooohh I'm really tempted....quick opinion....Fishers & 42nd all good on my 800 GS? Those at the CCCC saw me ride, (be nice!) and now I have a knobbly rear!!

someone mentioned rain?..is it a nightmare in the rain? I did 42nd a long time ago on my MTB.

Don't worry Nic, I'll keep you company at the rear while keeping a beady eye out for bush dolphins......

If you have decent tires you should have no problems.
The 42nd is ok in the rain/after a bit of rain, just if the river crossings get to high it can be a show stopper (just means you turn around and head back). We just need to ensure there is someone sensible making the "its too deep" decision....
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_Gr4w3OEMfJs/Sr8nwGpFWtI/AAAAAAAAFUc/OWgEIvZDcI0/s640/P1030298.JPG
(image provided of example of not too deep at all)

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_Gr4w3OEMfJs/S9TGqHvQvQI/AAAAAAAAIlk/Ktm13O07LYk/s640/IMG_4742.JPG
(image provided of example of also not too deep)

Fishers in the wet is nothing but great fun.

K slider

23rd March 2011, 11:36

Where are people staying in Otrahanga on friday

Eddieb

23rd March 2011, 13:05

If you have decent tires you should have no problems.
The 42nd is ok in the rain/after a bit of rain, just if the river crossings get to high it can be a show stopper (just means you turn around and head back). We just need to ensure there is someone sensible making the "its too deep" decision....
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_Gr4w3OEMfJs/Sr8nwGpFWtI/AAAAAAAAFUc/OWgEIvZDcI0/s640/P1030298.JPG
(image provided of example of not too deep at all)

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_Gr4w3OEMfJs/S9TGqHvQvQI/AAAAAAAAIlk/Ktm13O07LYk/s640/IMG_4742.JPG
(image provided of example of also not too deep)

Fishers in the wet is nothing but great fun.

For a reference of the different depths, the rock just poking out of the water on the bottom edge of picture A, is the same rock dead center of picture B.

5150

23rd March 2011, 15:13

For a reference of the different depths, the rock just poking out of the water on the bottom edge of picture A, is the same rock dead center of picture B.

Might have to bring my flippers, snorkel and a flotation device (aka blow up doll) lol

Crisis management

23rd March 2011, 15:25

Might have to bring my flippers, snorkel and a flotation device (aka blow up doll) lol

It looks worse than it is and we always insist that Fishers virgins go first........

What can possibly go wrong? :innocent:

Night Falcon

23rd March 2011, 16:41

wasn't tooo deep when we were there...Fishers was bog hole though!

http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy337/SpeedDaddy/IMG_0557.jpg
http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy337/SpeedDaddy/IMG_0572.jpg

.chris

23rd March 2011, 16:44

wasn't tooo deep when we were there...Fishers was bog hole though!

Fishers was pretty dry when we went through, come back in winter and see what you think of the bog hole then (hint, it starts at the end of the gravel, and ends at the gate).

Taz

23rd March 2011, 16:47

Is the guy still demanding a toll halfway thru Fishers? If so how much?

Night Falcon

23rd March 2011, 16:54

Fishers was pretty dry when we went through, come back in winter and see what you think of the bog hole then (hint, it starts at the end of the gravel, and ends at the gate).

Mate!! you'd need to wear flippers instead of boots!! still might slow you down a bit:facepalm: When is this ride..9/10th or 16/17th? might see if Its possible....I'm back in for surgery on 15th so doubt i'd get permission to take the 690 out the next day....but they are so well ballanced you only need one leg to ride em:scooter:

Crisis management

23rd March 2011, 17:27

Is the guy still demanding a toll halfway thru Fishers? If so how much?

Last I heard (and it was a while ago) the council was trying to resolve it but he was asking $10 a head. Be worth a call to DOC in Natioinal park for an update....your turn Andy!

Actually, I'm at the Tussock Buster this weekend so if I can persuade Roger to stop in National park I will inquire. (seen the forecast...sunny skies again!) :facepalm:

MXNUT

23rd March 2011, 18:06

Apparently I need accomodation saturday night, anyone got a spare bunk?

I have 1 spare bed in my cabin if required, send me a PM:love:

nic

23rd March 2011, 19:26

I have 1 spare bed in my cabin if required, send me a PM:love:

:gob:

Does that mean no SuzyGirl then??

5150

29th March 2011, 15:31

EddieB and my self booked a cabin and still have 2 more spare beds avaliable if anyone is stuck without an accomodation. :drinknsin

Cary

29th March 2011, 16:19

Where are people staying in Otrahanga on friday
A few of us are staying in Kawhia on Friday, you are welcome to join us but it will be a mattress on the floor.

5150

30th March 2011, 20:21

one bed left if anyone still needs accomodation

.chris

31st March 2011, 13:35

A few of us are staying in Kawhia on Friday, you are welcome to join us but it will be a mattress on the floor.

Hi Cary, can I please take you up on that offer for a bed/mattress for friday night.

Cheers

Waihou Thumper

2nd April 2011, 12:54

EddieB and my self booked a cabin and still have 2 more spare beds avaliable if anyone is stuck without an accomodation. :drinknsin

Spoke to Eddie, I will be there on the KTM...Looking forward to it once again. :yes:

Eddieb

2nd April 2011, 16:13

one bed left if anyone still needs accomodation

Spoke to Eddie, I will be there on the KTM...Looking forward to it once again. :yes:

So thats our cabin all full.

Waihou Thumper

2nd April 2011, 20:09

So thats our cabin all full.

Danger, Danger Will Robinson!....:)

Night Falcon

2nd April 2011, 20:22

is anyone heading down their on Friday night? not sure I wanner 4 hr ride on saturday just to get to starting line. spose it might be easier if I caught up somewhere along the way or meet at camp ground?.....but as this will be my last ride for at least 12wks :crybaby: I don't wanna miss anything!:violin:

Taz

2nd April 2011, 20:55

Night Falcon - Come to Kawhia friday, Cary's bach, we'll be there.

Night Falcon

2nd April 2011, 21:15

Night Falcon - Come to Kawhia friday, Cary's bach, we'll be there.

Hummm thanks but probably just a bit far for me on a friday night I'm heading over from hastings.....is anyone stayin at Otorohanga on Friday night?

Waihou Thumper

2nd April 2011, 21:41

Hummm thanks but probably just a bit far for me on a friday night I'm heading over from hastings.....is anyone stayin at Otorohanga on Friday night?

Bound to be, usually is...Last time I got there and had brekkie, there was a few hairy buggers scoffing their faces...
You might be in good company...:)

Taz

2nd April 2011, 22:00

Hummm thanks but probably just a bit far for me on a friday night I'm heading over from hastings.....is anyone stayin at Otorohanga on Friday night?

Only 58km further on.... Nice road there too. :)

Eddieb

3rd April 2011, 20:54

So thats our cabin all full.

Do'uh! had a cancellation so a bed is available again in our cabin.

Night Falcon

4th April 2011, 20:29

Do'uh! had a cancellation so a bed is available again in our cabin.

is that on satdee night???

Checked the 7 day rain radar on met service site...lookin dry friday right through weekend :woohoo:

Eddieb

4th April 2011, 20:35

is that on satdee night???

Checked the 7 day rain radar on met service site...lookin dry friday right through weekend :woohoo:

Aye, satdee night.

tri boy

4th April 2011, 20:59

Just letting you know Mark, I'm not going.
Every time I look on the calender thingie, it adds my name, so just letting ya know mkay.
(ya probably knew anyway)

Gman71

4th April 2011, 21:23

Just letting you know Mark, I'm not going.
Every time I look on the calender thingie, it adds my name, so just letting ya know mkay.
(ya probably knew anyway)

shit !! you too?? I just assumed I had signed up after I'd had a few. so i'm going :facepalm:

5150

5th April 2011, 10:23

Anyone leaving from Hamilton for Otorohanga on Saturday morning??:scooter:

K slider

6th April 2011, 12:06

Sorry Mark things not working out for the weekend back in hospital

.chris

6th April 2011, 13:31

I need to decide if I should put the E-07 on or not. The Pirelli has a little tread left.
I am not worried about getting stuck on the 42nd/Fishers (I do like a challenge), more it not making it back up the motorway on sunday...

Got another 1000km ini it? Thoughts?
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_Gr4w3OEMfJs/TZvBqIxZIPI/AAAAAAAAJ3c/9ZxAVP0ytYs/s800/IMG_2908.JPG

Eddieb

6th April 2011, 14:19

Aye, satdee night.

Still got a bed available in our cabin for saturday night.

NordieBoy

6th April 2011, 15:06

I need to decide if I should put the E-07 on or not. The Pirelli has a little tread left.

Speaking as a photographer, go for the Pirelli :woohoo:

5150

6th April 2011, 15:30

[QUOTE=c.h.r.i.s;1130029631]I need to decide if I should put the E-07 on or not. The Pirelli has a little tread left.
I am not worried about getting stuck on the 42nd/Fishers (I do like a challenge), more it not making it back up the motorway on sunday...

Strickly from the entertainment value point of view, I'd go for the one on the left......:corn::clap:

clint640

6th April 2011, 16:17

Righty, cabin booked for me & Rosie, got spare beds so if Eddie's spare bed gets filled & anyone else needs a bunk get in touch. We will be coming over Sat afternoon to join in the evenings socialising & Sunday's ride. :yes:

Better swap me knobs back on tonight... Weather is looking pretty good though :woohoo:

Cheers
Clint

Night Falcon

6th April 2011, 18:12

.chris

6th April 2011, 18:23

:angry: still waiting for new rear E07 from AFC...despite my repeated efforts to chase up a delivery date and ZERO service in terms of communication from my now "former" motocyle dealer:angry: l am now left with 3 days to get a new tire :shutup: Dose anyone have any recommendations where i can get a good suitable rear tire before friday?

Cycle treads up here have a few tires in stock that would fit ya.
From memory they have TKC80 & T63 on the rack, but of course they are up here. I could drag one down to Kawhia for you to fit on friday night. Or you could try for something local?

dino3310

6th April 2011, 18:40

what size night falcon - theres a set of AC10s here at Hamilton honda 18' and 21'

Phreaky Phil

6th April 2011, 18:42

Dawn and I are going to Otorohanga Friday night and are staying at the camp site. Anyone else ending up there Friday night ?

Night Falcon

6th April 2011, 18:44

dino3310

6th April 2011, 18:52

size is 140/80/18 but dont want full on nobs (690 eats them) I ring round local tommorow but doubt theres much...no one stocking anything at the moment. might have to go for nother TKC but they dont last long for the money!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Tyres/auction-366639604.htm

clint640

7th April 2011, 08:39

:angry: still waiting for new rear E07 from AFC...despite my repeated efforts to chase up a delivery date and ZERO service in terms of communication from my now "former" motocyle dealer:angry: l am now left with 3 days to get a new tire :shutup: Dose anyone have any recommendations where i can get a good suitable rear tire before friday?

I've always ordered my Mitas tyres direct from LMS, no probs.

If you just need something to fill the gap for the weekend see if you can get something taken off by the enduro boys, I've seen plenty of tyres in the junk stack at the local shop & in mate's garages that would do fine for a weekend.

Cheers
Clint

NordieBoy

7th April 2011, 09:21

If you just need something to fill the gap for the weekend see if you can get something taken off by the enduro boys, I've seen plenty of tyres in the junk stack at the local shop & in mate's garages that would do fine for a weekend.

Usual rule-of-thumb here is you only find out about them after getting new tyres for a ride.

.chris

7th April 2011, 14:31

I have switched over to the E07, after reading that guys thread where his insurance company did not cover him because one of his tires was not WOF standards made me think twice about using the other one.

Devil

7th April 2011, 14:49

I've always ordered my Mitas tyres direct from LMS, no probs.

Ditto, had great service from them each time.
http://lmsimports.co.nz/

5150

7th April 2011, 15:15

I've always ordered my Mitas tyres direct from LMS, no probs.

If you just need something to fill the gap for the weekend see if you can get something taken off by the enduro boys, I've seen plenty of tyres in the junk stack at the local shop & in mate's garages that would do fine for a weekend.

Cheers
Clint

Any idea how much set of E07's for my DR would sting me through LMS?

clint640

7th April 2011, 15:55

Any idea how much set of E07's for my DR would sting me through LMS?

Never bought a front, (I always run something a little more knobby on the front) rear about $180 probably, give them a call.

Cheers
Clint

5150

7th April 2011, 16:12

Never bought a front, (I always run something a little more knobby on the front) rear about $180 probably, give them a call.

Cheers
Clint

I will ring them shortly, but sounds very reasonable

At the mo I am running MT21's but always looking for alternatives

Eddieb

7th April 2011, 16:23

I will ring them shortly, but sounds very reasonable

At the mo I am running MT21's but always looking for alternatives

Or swaps, 5150 has a pile of half - 3/4 used front and rear TKC-80s in R1100GS sizes sitting in his garage, half a dozen tyres or so.

5150

7th April 2011, 16:51

Or swaps, 5150 has a pile of half - 3/4 used front and rear TKC-80s in R1100GS sizes sitting in his garage, half a dozen tyres or so.

4 actually. (2 sets of front and rear)

Forgot I even had those... Duuh :facepalm:

Unfortunately now that the GS is gone, they are sitting there unused. If anyone wants them, lets talk.

michael e

7th April 2011, 19:08

what sizes are they m8y:innocent:?

5150

7th April 2011, 19:17

what sizes are they m8y:innocent:?

2x 110-80-19
2x 130-80-17

1 set about half worn and one 3/4 worn.

Open to any offers:wait:

Taz

7th April 2011, 19:37

130/80x17 is too small for the 1100/1150GS. They take 150/70x17. Oh and the tyre thread is the sticky at the top of the forum :Pokey:

5150

7th April 2011, 20:43

130/80x17 is too small for the 1100/1150GS. They take 150/70x17. Oh and the tyre thread is the sticky at the top of the forum :Pokey:

just been to the garage and rechecked the rear ones.

Yes, one is a 150 and one is 130

The 150 is the one with more tread on it. The 130 I got given and never fitted to the bike, but been told it came of a 1100GS

Night Falcon

7th April 2011, 21:20

OK so no E07's available...so got a T63 comin down from Cycletreads over night...pick it up in the morning chuck it on and I rockin rollin riden! Not the tire i wanted but it was cheap....anyway so long as there is no problem with the courier I'm almost set. just need to hif some gear in the panniers, pack a sleeping bag an some basic tools an I'm off on another exciting adventure :facepalm:

Aint booked any accomdation so will share with who ever wants me :love:. Will head to Otorohaga tomorrow arvo and find whatever I can to crash out for the night. Is there a favoiurate haunt that anyones meeting at slash recommends??

Phreaky Phil

7th April 2011, 21:32

Night Falcon

7th April 2011, 21:39

Were staying at the camp, will get there about 7-7.30. Then find some food

I take it thats the Holiday park in limestone Drive?

Dawn Patrol

7th April 2011, 22:22

I take it thats the Holiday park in limestone Drive?Huiputea drive

5150

8th April 2011, 06:30

Only 24 hours to go!!!!!! :woohoo:

Steelie

8th April 2011, 09:37

Check out the weather ! :sunny: :woohoo::woohoo:

Taz

8th April 2011, 09:59

About to leave :woohoo:

Those of you staying in Kawhia - I'll see you this arvo/evening.

You others I'll see tomorrow.

Ride safe.

5150

8th April 2011, 14:45

Don't you just hate when you made lists "things to take" , are pretty much all packed and still thinking that you forgetting something important?:brick:

Crisis management

8th April 2011, 14:56

Don't you just hate when you made lists "things to take" , are pretty much all packed and still thinking that you forgetting something important?:brick:

You need:
I set of clothes.
Tool kit for bike.
Sleeping bag.
Wallet.

It is that simple.

5150

8th April 2011, 15:18

You need:
I set of clothes.
Tool kit for bike.
Sleeping bag.
Wallet.

It is that simple.

You forgot the bike :Pokey::killingme

Crisis management

8th April 2011, 17:32

You forgot the bike :Pokey::killingme

Note to self; Ask Cary to take photo's of a certain DR on sunday.

dino3310

8th April 2011, 19:02

Have fun guys an gals

Night Falcon

9th April 2011, 08:12

At otorohunga camp in one piece looking forward to riding,.... phreaky Phil still counting sheep at 8:10am sun is shining

Eddieb

10th April 2011, 11:44

The mighty Fishers Track is no more. RIP.

bart

10th April 2011, 12:28

The mighty Fishers Track is no more. RIP.

OK, I'll bite....WTF!!!!

Eddieb

10th April 2011, 15:42

OK, I'll bite....WTF!!!!

From National Park its now a gravel road all the way to the fork where the tree was across the track and after that its been graded flat almost right to the end.

Its now just another gravel road.

Phreaky Phil

10th April 2011, 17:42

Home safe and sound. Taumaranui to New Plymouth is way faster via Ohura. Never timed it before. 2 hours exactly. Pics later

Night Falcon

10th April 2011, 19:06

From National Park its now a gravel road all the way to the fork where the tree was across the track and after that its been graded flat almost right to the end.

Its now just another gravel road.

so long fishers...it was nice...short but nice!:bye:
http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy337/SpeedDaddy/2011-04-10112356.jpg

That looks like fun

10th April 2011, 19:28

Cycle way :gob: Now that folks is a word to be very afraid of :shutup:
Ask the locals who have been using the road in and out of the Bridge to Nowhere about what is happening to that ( paper road) now that it has become a "Cycleway" :shit::shit::shit:

Dawn Patrol

10th April 2011, 19:36

Here's a few pics from Day 1 for the boys and girls

Dawn Patrol

10th April 2011, 19:40

And some more

Dawn Patrol

10th April 2011, 19:43

But wait there's still more!

Taz

10th April 2011, 19:45

Nice pics.

Got home at 7pm after a 980km weekend (that's 2 tanks of gas). Good times Great company. Thanks all.

Andy.

Dawn Patrol

10th April 2011, 19:47

And thats all from Day 1 folks

Steelie

10th April 2011, 19:51

Home safe. Left G-man & Papa Smurf (No bearing failure last I saw) at Bombay to let them brave the southern Motorway in the dark. Switched to reserve 600mtrs from home. Perfect weekend. Thanks guys & girls.

Dawn Patrol

10th April 2011, 19:53

And now for Day 2:
Pappa Smurf needing a rear-end check
:facepalm:
Other pics from Fishers Track and on the way to 42nd Traverse.
We were all set for a grovel through Fishers and had a real WTF moment when we came across gravel.

tri boy

10th April 2011, 19:56

Glad I wasn't the only one with tyre troubles this weekend.:innocent:

Looks like you lot had a great time also.:sunny:
Shame about Fishers. The bloody cyclists have always had access through there. All they seem to have done, is limit everyone else access, well, maybe.............

Taz

10th April 2011, 20:00

Hi Di Ho Camp mother
:banana: im in:2thumbsup

So what happened?

Dawn Patrol

10th April 2011, 20:02

Figured a way of putting these in order instead of coming up random.

These are all from the 42nd. Sorry Marty but we had to do it. Those are the rules:yes:

Dawn Patrol

10th April 2011, 20:08

The last few from the 42nd. So glad we did and not just head for home. It was a blast!! Thanks Mark for a great weekend and great company once again. If anyone wants any pics of themselves send us a PM and we'll send you a high res copy.

Dawn Patrol

10th April 2011, 20:13

Nice pics.

Got home at 7pm after a 980km weekend (that's 2 tanks of gas). Good times Great company. Thanks all.

Andy. This one's just for you, Andy. I'm so pleased you didn't run me over:eek:

Gman71

10th April 2011, 20:13

wow! what a weekend! thanks for organising it Mark, and thanks for your great photos Dawn!
:woohoo:

dino3310

10th April 2011, 20:14

So what happened?

Leg still a bit not right so went and visited a mate with a buggard wing

Night Falcon

10th April 2011, 20:22

2hrs 45min from Carpark at end of 42nd to my front door via gentle annie. Only casualty was 1 miror snapped off by some stray branch on the 42nd also had a small nap on clay a slope....but lucky noone was there with a camera :facepalm:

What an awsome weekend and great to meet more K bikers and bikeresess. Some of the best gravel ive riden and some cool fanging in the 42nd. Despite the shock horror of the fishers "cycle track" it was a great way to spend a weekend! Thanks MXNUT for showin us ya back yard!

I have some video a photos to share once I get organised

Taz

10th April 2011, 20:27

Leg still a bit not right so went and visited a mate with a buggard wing

Bottomer .

Night Falcon

10th April 2011, 20:28

These are all from the 42nd. Sorry Marty but we had to do it. Those are the rules:yes:

theres nothing wrong with the occasional rest stop....and why shouldnt the bikes get to lie down as well...they deserve it after the caining they get :innocent:

NordieBoy

10th April 2011, 20:48

so long fishers...it was nice...short but nice!:bye:

Interesting.
If they're putting a cycleway on a technically public road, they'd have to get the road stopped which requires public consultation etc...

Or am I wrong?

Again...

Phreaky Phil

10th April 2011, 20:59

Interesting.
If they're putting a cycleway on a technically public road, they'd have to get the road stopped which requires public consultation etc...

Or am I wrong?

Again...We were discussing that at lunch time. IMO even though Fishers will never be as it was again, its worth fighting to retain access to it as the gravel roads that lead into it are awesome and it will still be a neat ride through there.
RIP Fishers. Gutted I didnt get to ride it pre 2011 "makeover"

dino3310

10th April 2011, 21:07

The DR looking Grouse Phill how she do through the 42nd 2 up?

.chris

10th April 2011, 21:13

Made it home safe but sore.
Had a quick sort through the photos. Did not have much luck this weekend, but got a few (more in the album link).

<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Le04DDd6Z4h_4wjxbBI3ew?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_Gr4w3OEMfJs/TaFz44fBVkI/AAAAAAAAJ5E/pHjlNi9FvEQ/s800/IMG_2984.JPG" height="534" width="800" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/c.p.whitehead/KingCountryAdventureRide?feat=embedwebsite">King Country Adventure Ride</a></td></tr></table>

Taz

10th April 2011, 21:15

This one's just for you, Andy. I'm so pleased you didn't run me over:eek:

I'm pleased about that too. I'm also pleased that I didn't fire myself over the railing while doing that rolling burnout :lol:

Phreaky Phil

10th April 2011, 21:35

The DR looking Grouse Phill how she do through the 42nd 2 up?
Like a hot knife through butter, although we hit a series of big holes early on going a couple of hat sizes too fast :woohoo:and bottomed the rear fairly hard so I eased off a little :Oops:

MXNUT

11th April 2011, 18:39

Thanks for the Good company again Guys N Gals and thanks to Greg for taking care of the tail end Charlie duty for the weekend.:sunny::sunny::sunny:

Good to hear we all got home safe and Papa Smurf only "nearly lost his bearings".

.chris

11th April 2011, 19:31

Updated my album with a few more photos & captions.
https://picasaweb.google.com/c.p.whitehead/KingCountryAdventureRide?feat=directlink

Taz

11th April 2011, 21:02

Updated my album with a few more photos & captions.

Nice pics c.h.r.i.s :)

No stream crossings?

Night Falcon

11th April 2011, 21:55

amature night at the movies....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2oioxm3Drg

Gman71

11th April 2011, 22:10

great work!! feels like it was just yesterday!....hold on.... it was! :woohoo:

Rosie

12th April 2011, 10:26

An excellent ride, as always :yes:
Hopefully next year we will make it to the Saturday ride as well.

Here are a few of our photos:

Arriving for our family lunch on Saturday
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2461.jpg

Waituhi lookout on the way to Taumarunui
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2462.jpg

Continuing towards Taumarunui
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2467.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2468.jpg

Captain Purplepants consulting the map on the way to the Fishers Expressway
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMGP4547.jpg

Me putting on my race face before the first observed section of the 42
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMGP4549.jpg

.chris

12th April 2011, 10:35

Nice pics c.h.r.i.s :)

No stream crossings?

Just a couple of pretty poorly shot videos. Was too worried about my feet freezing off.
Also notice the bit where I abuse you for splashing half the river into my boots on the other side (thanks AL for moving them up the bank a bit further).

<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="853" height="510" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UvO2LB3x170" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

5150

12th April 2011, 10:52

Captain Purplepants consulting the map on the way to the Fishers Expressway
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMGP4547.jpg

Captain Purplepants????:facepalm:

Eddieb

12th April 2011, 11:13

Just a couple of pretty poorly shot videos. Was too worried about my feet freezing off.
Also notice the bit where I abuse you for splashing half the river into my boots on the other side (thanks AL for moving them up the bank a bit further).

Thats some quite cool video, thanks Chris.

Taz

12th April 2011, 14:45

clint640

12th April 2011, 16:14

Top days ride on Sunday! Cheers Mark for setting up another good weekend! First decent ride this year that I haven't been thoroughly rained on at some point too :sunny:

Made it home safe but sore.
Had a quick sort through the photos. Did not have much luck this weekend, but got a few (more in the album link).

Great shot, that species is very rarely photographed in the wild :shit:

We were discussing that at lunch time. IMO even though Fishers will never be as it was again, its worth fighting to retain access to it as the gravel roads that lead into it are awesome and it will still be a neat ride through there.
RIP Fishers. Gutted I didnt get to ride it pre 2011 "makeover"

Yep, we will be have to be vigilant about these paper roads being turned into cycleways that they don't then try to shut out other vehicles somehow. I'm happy to share but some of those cyclists had a 'WTF are you doing on OUR road' kinda expression.

also had a small nap on clay a slope....but lucky noone was there with a camera :facepalm:[/SIZE]

:laugh: The cameras are everywhere mate, you can't escape :laugh:

Cheers
Clint

Phreaky Phil

12th April 2011, 17:31

Captain Purplepants consulting the map on the way to the Fishers Expressway
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMGP4547.jpg

Captain Purplepants????:facepalm:
:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme That's guna stick !!

Night Falcon

12th April 2011, 18:19

:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme That's guna stick !!

.....those pants are simply purpleishish :wari::banana:

5150

12th April 2011, 18:54

:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme That's guna stick !!

might have to change my name on here to Captain Purplepants. :confused:

nic

12th April 2011, 19:56

[QUOTE=Night Falcon;1130034313]amature night at the movies....

:Oi:Thanks for that! It shows just how much I enjoyed that rocky downhill:sweatdrop......

Well - I did spend the most time on it!!! :rolleyes:

Gman71

12th April 2011, 20:05

Well - I did spend the most time on it!!! :rolleyes:

....probably only because there was a camera pointed at you! show-pony!:killingme

Phreaky Phil

12th April 2011, 20:07

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMGP4549.jpg
I was most impressed with your "race face", you rode that rocky downhill like a "pro" :clap::clap:

.chris

12th April 2011, 20:28

You sworeded at me :cry:

Silly place to leave them really :lol:

You are right. Infact getting my feet wet at all was rather silly, cause damn that water was cold. My feet were so numb by the time I got back on the bike.

might have to change my name on here to Captain Purplepants. :confused:

I don't think you need to bother changing your nickname, I think that nickname is going to stick just nicely, just like purple jelly.
Nice meet you on the weekend, might be down your way on the bike this friday/weekend, will buzz you a pm see if you are keen for a day trip somewhere...

dino3310

12th April 2011, 20:35

might have to change my name on here to Captain Purplepants. :confused:

i forgot ya real name :facepalm: but i'l remember purple pants :laugh:

That looks like fun

12th April 2011, 20:56

Dont stand the purple pants next to Poppa Smurf, Blue and Purple soooo clash :innocent: How unfashionable :innocent:

Night Falcon

12th April 2011, 21:31

amature night at the movies....

:Oi:Thanks for that! It shows just how much I enjoyed that rocky downhill:sweatdrop......

Well - I did spend the most time on it!!! :rolleyes:

hey nic...as I discoverd...there's always a camera around when ya least want one :facepalm: ....ya support crew were hard case though....i'd swear I herd you yelling "I'm not going down that $#**%^ hill" right before they pushed ya off?

5150

12th April 2011, 21:31

Dont stand the purple pants next to Poppa Smurf, Blue and Purple soooo clash :innocent: How unfashionable :innocent:

hmmmm :cool:

just don't call me the gay one of the smurfs. (the one with the mirror) :oi-grr:

Eddieb

12th April 2011, 21:50

Here's a little bit of video and pics I took. Both my camera's failed so I didn't get the hours worth of onboard footage I had intended.

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Crim

12th April 2011, 21:59

Here's a little bit of video and pics I took. Both my camera's failed so I didn't get the hours worth of onboard footage I had intended.

Great stuff Eddie - but, I wasn't there and I can still recognise Captain Purplepants at 56 secs - you called him 5661 , 6151 , 666 or some such thing??

Cary

13th April 2011, 18:43

Another top KB weekend :)

Some pics, no order. Had camera on wrong setting so not many.

Cary

13th April 2011, 18:47

1. Mark getting in some enduro practice
2. Al looking for some bearings.............:facepalm:

Dont Know

13th April 2011, 20:44

1. Mark getting in some enduro practice
2. Al looking for some bearings.............:facepalm:

Lots of thanks to everybody for the help and advice with the loose bearings. Credit to Russell from Bike Torque did leave a mesage on my cell about 15 minutes after we had left Taumranuni offering help. Maybe he had seen the maintenace being done on the Dr using the park bench, lots of laughs at my expense, good fun.

Hey Cary use can use my spark plug pick up line if you want!!!

Cheers
Al