Can I ride from Auckland to Tauranga on a 250cc? [Archive]

cooky1975

1st April 2011, 23:38

EJK

1st April 2011, 23:54

Jantar

2nd April 2011, 00:03

Yes, your bike will make it OK. Smaller bikes than yours have successfully riden in 1000 mile rides and even the Southern Cross Rally.

Just make sure your tank is full, the tyres correctly inflated, and enjoy the ride. :yes:

Gremlin

2nd April 2011, 01:16

It will take 2.5-3 hours to go direct to Tauranga and you'll find it quite tiring compared to the 2 hours commuting. Make sure you leave plenty of time, and take stops if you feel you need them.

The bike will be fine.

slofox

2nd April 2011, 05:09

Sure it will - hell, I rode a 250cc Benelli Supersport from Christchurch to Maungaturoto (Norfland) years ago and it was sweet.

schrodingers cat

2nd April 2011, 07:34

Back when I was a boy 250cc was a mid size bike and 50 - 100cc was a small bike.

Just remember - everywhere is walking distance if you have enough time.

Same applies to cc really

Woodman

2nd April 2011, 08:32

Sure it will - hell, I rode a 250cc Benelli Supersport from Christchurch to Maungaturoto (Norfland) years ago and it was sweet.

Wow you had a Benelli 250 supersport?? I used to hoon around the westcoast on one of those in the 80s. Did some reasonable big miles to (added to stay on topic).
Its still in my shed undergoing a very slow resto. Cool bike.

maggot

2nd April 2011, 10:50

I took my FXR150 with 40thou on the clock round the coro loop a week after I bought it. If I can do it, you can too! :yes:

slofox

2nd April 2011, 10:53

Wow you had a Benelli 250 supersport?? I used to hoon around the westcoast on one of those in the 80s. Did some reasonable big miles to (added to stay on topic).
Its still in my shed undergoing a very slow resto. Cool bike.

Mine was a '74. Bought it brand new. I used to race it on Ruapuna in the production classes. The RD250's used to eat it on the straight but it could run rings around them in the tight stuff.

Beautiful little bike - marred by the effing flywheel magneto that always fell off! I pushed it home many a time when that happened...

Smifffy

2nd April 2011, 11:27

I would ride my SRX 250 from Auckland to Whakatane and back on a regular basis. Even rode back during cyclone Bola (a wee while ago now) - that trip took a lot longer than most.

Go for it!!

NighthawkNZ

2nd April 2011, 12:05

Can I ride from Auckland to Tauranga on a 250cc?

If you want to... up to you... it will get you there if the bike is in good working order..

I have seen a fully loaded GN touring the South Island, I use to tour on my CB250n, Heck people tour on vespa's and push bikes...

Just don't try and push the bike or expect to much from the bike or your experience.. you and bike will be fine the trick... have fun.

cooky1975

2nd April 2011, 12:57

dont push to hard - sit on 100km is that ok ?
i bought her brand new too

MSTRS

2nd April 2011, 13:13

Don't know why you would even need to ask...
Way back in the early 70s, I rode a TS125 all over the North Is...it was fine.

george formby

2nd April 2011, 13:22

YES!

:scooter::sunny::scooter::sunny::scooter::sunny::s cooter:

EJK

2nd April 2011, 13:24

dont push to hard - sit on 100km is that ok ?
i bought her brand new too

Get this. If it rattles, misfires and slowly falls apart while cruising at 100kph, you can take that back to the dealer, get a kick ass lawyer, and SUE the Suzuki company with a multi-million dollar lawsuit. Then you will clearly WIN, and give me share/ a piece of your winning money.

Thank me later. You are welcome.

The Everlasting

2nd April 2011, 15:46

The bike will be fine,I would worry more about the rider.

It is way more tiring than driving a car.

Maha

2nd April 2011, 16:21

The bike will be fine,I would worry more about the rider.

It is way more tiring than driving a car.

A very good point overlooked...
First 'big' ride is a bit different than the daily commute.
Regular stops will be required.

Spearfish

2nd April 2011, 16:27

at least 10 characters.

superman

2nd April 2011, 16:30

i was thinking of taking a road tripfrom auckland to tauranga on my 250cc suziki marauder - will it take it. i been riding about three months i comute to work getting about 2 hours a day riding. i dont want to blow the bike up though. can it take it, is any one keen to come along - advice is appreciated

Easy, go for a ride up to Russell too! And down to Raglan via Highway 22. Tauranga wasn't that great a ride, but necessary to see the mrs :bleh:

ellipsis

2nd April 2011, 16:36

...someone drove a Hillman Husky from England to Aussie and ....had two women with him...:yes:

Smifffy

2nd April 2011, 16:42

...someone drove a Hillman Husky from England to Aussie and ....had two women with him...:yes:

If he wasn't fuckin insane when he left, he would have been by the time he arrived.

matdaymon

2nd April 2011, 16:52

Mate if my 250cc Hyosung can do Auckland To Whangamata on a regular basis your suzuki definitely can do Auckland To Tauranga. Just take it easy if its your first long ride and you'll be fine.
Handy tip: oncoming Big ass trucks on state highways tend to have a killer wind gust which can be a bit frightening the first time you hit one :shit:
Otherwise, take in what these guys have said and enjoy your ride :woohoo:

varminter

2nd April 2011, 18:24

And don't get too close to the rear of trucks, the buffeting can be bad and might suck you off....the jokes start here.

The Singing Chef

2nd April 2011, 18:51

Yea bro i occasionaly go down there on my 250, when are you looking at going down? the family is in need of a visit i feel.

Bikemad

2nd April 2011, 18:52

If he wasn't fuckin insane when he left, he would have been by the time he arrived.

yeah........but nothing to do with the car though eh?...........

Paul in NZ

2nd April 2011, 18:54

dont push to hard - sit on 100km is that ok ?
i bought her brand new too

Yup - change the oil before you go and maybe after you get back...

KiWiP

2nd April 2011, 19:04

The bike can. Your arse might not though. Take a break every hour for 5 minutes even if you don't think you need it. Fatigue and discomfort will creep up on you and you'll find yourself thinking about those things rather than the road.

Have fun :scooter:

Taz

2nd April 2011, 19:13

I did Auckland to Poutu (on the peninsula south of Dargaville) 5 times on my Honda C50. Once 2 up. So of course your bike is up to it.

TOTO

2nd April 2011, 19:44

Get out there and ride buddy. bike will be fine and so will you. Plenty of rest the night before and a good breakfast as well as well timed rest stops will see you through.

Oh this thread brings tears to my eyes seeing the young links starting to walk.

Edbear

2nd April 2011, 21:17

Most definitely it can :yes:

Oh and also welcome to KiwiBiker Forum - The home of experts and geniuses. Where you will find your answers to all your questions.

If you can make it on Kiwibiker, you can make it anywhere.

:sunny:

The bike will be fine,I would worry more about the rider.

It is way more tiring than driving a car.

A very good point overlooked...
First 'big' ride is a bit different than the daily commute.
Regular stops will be required.

Mate if my 250cc Hyosung can do Auckland To Whangamata on a regular basis your suzuki definitely can do Auckland To Tauranga. Just take it easy if its your first long ride and you'll be fine.
Handy tip: oncoming Big ass trucks on state highways tend to have a killer wind gust which can be a bit frightening the first time you hit one :shit:
Otherwise, take in what these guys have said and enjoy your ride :woohoo:

Get out there and ride buddy. bike will be fine and so will you. Plenty of rest the night before and a good breakfast as well as well timed rest stops will see you through.

Oh this thread brings tears to my eyes seeing the young links starting to walk.

+1..........

ajturbo

2nd April 2011, 22:58

i was thinking of taking a road tripfrom auckland to tauranga on my 250cc suziki marauder - will it take it. i been riding about three months i comute to work getting about 2 hours a day riding. i dont want to blow the bike up though. can it take it, is any one keen to come along - advice is appreciated

back in 82, i rode my 125 from nelson to auckland via both sides of the island (to and from)... made it easily...

MSTRS

3rd April 2011, 09:52

Handy tip: oncoming Big ass trucks on state highways tend to have a killer wind gust which can be a bit frightening the first time you hit one :shit:

Extra handy tip:
Move well to the left of your lane when any large vehicle, esp those with flat fronts, is approaching. That way, you miss most of the buffeting when it passes.
Also, if there is a wind blowing at all, this changes the dynamics of said buffeting...ie if the wind is coming from your right, the buffeting will be worse. But negligible if coming from your left.

marty

3rd April 2011, 09:58

If he wasn't fuckin insane when he left, he would have been by the time he arrived.

or completely drained.

Gremlin

4th April 2011, 04:15

Extra handy tip:
Move well to the left of your lane when any large vehicle, esp those with flat fronts, is approaching. That way, you miss most of the buffeting when it passes.
Also, if there is a wind blowing at all, this changes the dynamics of said buffeting...ie if the wind is coming from your right, the buffeting will be worse. But negligible if coming from your left.
Just to add to that, if I do detect trouble from the approaching truck, just before it passes me, I steer towards it rendering most buffeting null... even on the far left of the lane you can get buffeted, and then you have nothing to your left to steer on to...

cooky1975

4th April 2011, 08:38

im thinking in a couple weeks

The Singing Chef

4th April 2011, 17:37

im thinking in a couple weeks

Any paticular days in mind, if all goes to plan i will have a wed and thursday off, so could leave on tue arvo if you wanted to ride with me?

sinned

4th April 2011, 17:47

My first bike was a Francis Barnett 200. Rode that from Wellington to Havelock North and return on a few occasions. They were slow and tiring trips but when those are your only wheels you do what you have to do.

CookMySock

4th April 2011, 21:21

Shit yeah. The concern is more about your endurance than its'. Take regular breaks, drink plenty of water, keep stress free, don't tailgate or speed, etc etc.

ellipsis

4th April 2011, 23:06

...theres nothing better than going for a ride on your bike...it aint fast ...stick to the recommended speed...it actually gets you there as fast as a twat chopping up cagers...dont be freaked by shit...you are in control, and only you can let that control drift...if you want to piss, stop...take wet weather gear and use it before you get wet..dont let your surroundings intimidate you..be aware...theres far worse places to be than on the road...hum and sing into your visor...coffee is over rated...fish and chips or a pie work wonders...say hello to strangers and you dont have to wave to every biker on the road...

ajturbo

5th April 2011, 07:06

Shit yeah. The concern is more about your endurance than its'. Take regular breaks, drink plenty of water, keep stress free, don't tailgate or speed, etc etc.

sorry to come across as a dick-head... :facepalm:
but the whole trip to TGA from Auckland should only take 2hrs... one tank of gas.. and that is on my 14lt tank....

he should not have to stop......:corn:

MSTRS

5th April 2011, 08:30

sorry to come across as a dick-head... :facepalm:
but the whole trip to TGA from Auckland should only take 2hrs... one tank of gas.. and that is on my 14lt tank....

he should not have to stop......:corn:

Not for us 'old hands'.
We've perhaps forgotten just how much energy is consumed in the act of riding, because we have developed familiarity with what we encounter and automatic responses to to everything. Which means we no longer get tired as easily.
But for a newbie, 2 hrs would be a very draining ride. It's good advice to take frequent stops and eat/drink (not alcohol) something at those times.

CookMySock

5th April 2011, 08:32

sorry to come across as a dick-head... :facepalm:
but the whole trip to TGA from Auckland should only take 2hrs... one tank of gas.. and that is on my 14lt tank.... he should not have to stop......:corn:If he's a learner he should at least have the awareness to stop if he "should". Many people don't recognise the "I should take a break" signs either, and theres lots of them.

Sure, you or I can ride hard for 4 hours and not skip a beat. "Should we?" is a valid question though.

ajturbo

5th April 2011, 08:45

Not for us 'old hands'.

Thems fighting words... i have a sharp stick.... come any closer............

cooky1975

5th April 2011, 08:47

hey guys im looking at taking that run down on the 7th may which is the sat after easter weather depending of course

i'd love a group ride, it'll be cool to get some old hands out there and also some new bies like me

MSTRS

5th April 2011, 08:58

... i have a sharp stick....

That's not what your boyfriend says...

nodrog

5th April 2011, 09:23

im thinking a couple weeks

Its a Suzuki not a Hyosung, it wont take that long.

cbfb

5th April 2011, 10:33

Go for it! I once rode a 125cc 2-stroke dirt bike from the east of england, over to wales, all the way round ireland and back again in 2 weeks, loaded to the gunwales with camping gear. Great fun.

Little Miss Trouble

5th April 2011, 10:51

sorry to come across as a dick-head... :facepalm:
but the whole trip to TGA from Auckland should only take 2hrs... one tank of gas.. and that is on my 14lt tank....

he should not have to stop......:corn:

I was doing the Tauranga to Auckland ride every other weekend last year, exactly 200km door to door from Gate Pa to Howick was an average of 2.5 - 3 hours depending on traffic and slowing down for all those annoying middle of nowhere 'towns'
- Keeping in mind that I'm a poor student that can't afford a radar detector, or to pay fines etc and besides that, you DIE if you go over the speed limit, the gubbment tell me so.

CatTheBrat

5th April 2011, 12:54

I was doing the Tauranga to Auckland ride every other weekend last year, exactly 200km door to door from Gate Pa to Howick was an average of 2.5 - 3 hours depending on traffic and slowing down for all those annoying middle of nowhere 'towns'
- Keeping in mind that I'm a poor student that can't afford a radar detector, or to pay fines etc and besides that, you DIE if you go over the speed limit, the gubbment tell me so.

I certainly have the right person for the job tomorrow :D