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blackdog
7th February 2011, 18:03
Bloody trademe auction squeezed a few dollars more out of me than i intended to spend, but the result is I have happily just purchased a zx4 to use as a daily runner. :woohoo:

The interesting thing now is the logistics of taking possession of it. Since I'm in Wellington and the bikes in Howick, it's either a road trip or a transporter. Ok so that's an easy decision, the bigger problem is getting there on a budget when what I was meant to have kept aside for a flight having already been spent on the bike. :facepalm:

To my point then. Can anyone help? I'm thinking a ride to Auckland on Thurs/Fri if anyone is going that way would be the nuts, or maybe you know a friendly truckie who wouldn't mind the company (gas money/lunch or dinner my shout of course). Alternatively is there any way of getting a cheap flight/bus/train I'd love to know about?

I'm also keen to catch up with some northern KB cuzzies for a bit of a spin, lunch or a coffee if we can work it in. :yes:

Ahh the joys of impulse buying.

Anyway, ideas appreciated.
Bald Eagle
7th February 2011, 18:08
Overlander Wgtn - Auck courtesy of those lovely transmetro folks who sometimes take us to and from work.
blackdog
7th February 2011, 18:16
Overlander Wgtn - Auck courtesy of those lovely transmetro folks who sometimes take us to and from work.

leaves wgtn 0730 friday, arrives auck 1925! 12 hours yawwwwwwwwn

$89 not too bad though, it might be the way to go.
Berg
7th February 2011, 18:18
Try PBT (Lief Blair Transport) or Lockleys. I'm not sure about the post trucks but you could try Dave Gorrie or Chris Johnson. Lockleys and PBT go right through to Auck while the others do a swap at Turangi so would need to ask two drivers.
Just don't mention my name or you might end up getting dropped somewhere:innocent:
blackdog
7th February 2011, 18:20
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Just don't mention my name or you might end up getting dropped somewhere:innocent:

cheers :rofl:
Madness
7th February 2011, 18:27
Take the train over the bus, that one I'll give you for free.

I'm off work for the week and not far from Chowick - if I can be of any assistance let me know via pm.
blackdog
7th February 2011, 18:32
Take the train over the bus, that one I'll give you for free.

I'm off work for the week and not far from Chowick - if I can be of any assistance let me know via pm.

thanks madness will do
BEAMER89
7th February 2011, 18:35
Try Grabaseat.co.nz They do realy cheap flights sometimes:gob: l got a flight when l bought a bike from Welly and l was in chch, l was lucky enough to have the seller to meet me at the airport with the bike:scooter:
Cheers Graham
blackdog
7th February 2011, 18:56
Try Grabaseat.co.nz They do realy cheap flights sometimes:gob: l got a flight when l bought a bike from Welly and l was in chch, l was lucky enough to have the seller to meet me at the airport with the bike:scooter:
Cheers Graham

nothin' on grabba unfortunately
sugilite
7th February 2011, 19:03
nakedbus.com, $38 if you on a budget
Mully
7th February 2011, 19:11
Go stand on SH1 and show a bit of leg.....
blackdog
7th February 2011, 19:11
nakedbus.com, $38 if you on a budget

beauty mate thank you.

now time to hit the rellies up for accommodation then we're sweet!
BuzzardNZ
7th February 2011, 19:11
stick out ur thumb and try ur luck hitching:bye:
blackdog
7th February 2011, 19:11
Go stand on SH1 and show a bit of leg.....

i was waiting for it

you didn't dissappoint :lol:
Berg
7th February 2011, 19:37
nakedbus.com, $38 if you on a budget

Hmmm Naked bus:scratch: Might be some interesting sights there:gob::killingme
steelphoenix
8th February 2011, 10:18
Seconding both Naked Bus and the train; bus is quicker (I think it's about 8-9hrs), though the train is more comfortable by far...
blackdog
8th February 2011, 21:07
well many thanks to madness for going to have a little looksee for me

sounds like its a fairly tidy little number, with only a few minor issues requiring attention in the near future

so auckland here we come.

should be there friday evening if anyone is interested in a bit of a spin
blackdog
8th February 2011, 21:09
(I think it's about 8-9hrs),

11 hrs 55 mins arrrgggghhhhh
_STAIN_
8th February 2011, 22:13
message me
blackdog
13th February 2011, 04:01
Mission accomplished!

A Huge thanks to everyone who helped out making the trip a success, with special mentions for Mattathm, Madness, and Grubber. You guys were frikkin' awesome, and it never would have come together without you.

I'll write up a decent report tomorrow when I've got a few minutes, after some of the aches and pains subside. Fair to say it aint a touring bike!