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cooneyr

12th June 2011, 21:01

I'm still lamenting north vs south. Got a couple of easy changes (I know they are goers) to the southern to spice it up a little. Also got a couple of ideas for the old northern route but no idea if they are ridable or will float with landowners.

I'm thinking that late Jan (21/22th or 28/29th) as later Jan seemed to work better for most in 2011.

Keep the comments coming. This is your guys ride so let me know what you want - and I'll decide if I like it :devil2:

Cheers R

mattsdakar

13th June 2011, 05:06

Keep the comments coming. This is your guys ride so let me know what you want - and I'll decide if I like it :devil2:

Cheers R[/QUOTE]

For a start you can change your Avatar :ar15:

k14

13th June 2011, 06:26

thepom

13th June 2011, 09:50

For a start you can change your Avatar

+1:lol:

Crim

13th June 2011, 10:18

For a start you can change your Avatar

+1:lol:

Yeah - isn't it in Russia now? Any updates on progress, RR or blog?

Having been on one Db1k (last one) I reckon you'd be hard pressed to improve the Southern Loop - it was O for Oarsum :woohoo:

Eddieb

13th June 2011, 10:38

Yeah - isn't it in Russia now? Any updates on progress, RR or blog?

Having been on one Db1k (last one) I reckon you'd be hard pressed to improve the Southern Loop - it was O for Oarsum :woohoo:

+1, Amazing country.

Transalper

13th June 2011, 12:42

Ok, since we're kind of voting I think I would tend to vote South again too.

It was so epic last time with so many people not getting back to Fairlie until after the Pubs and Fuel Stations had closed... or was that just because of the submerged KLRs and other more social time consuming things happening?

Crisis management

13th June 2011, 12:55

If you're doing the south, I'm coming down... I should almost have enough time to scrape the neccessary brownie points together.

ADVGD

13th June 2011, 16:02

Absolutely loved the 2011 route, the country is spectacular down there, had a blast through the Awakino section and Saint Bathans West Branch, keen for anywhere but the south has my vote of preference

cooneyr

13th June 2011, 16:36

For a start you can change your Avatar :ar15:

Yep probably about time. You had better take some decient pics of the new steed in a couple of weeks then ;) I'll have a look and see if I have any good scenery pics. I must have one or two on file by now.

Yeah - isn't it in Russia now? Any updates on progress, RR or blog?

I've not heard any more from the guy. Should send him an email.

Just ordered the big bertha tank (25 liters) for the exc so no worries for gas this year. Headlight however might slow things down a little.

thepom

14th June 2011, 08:54

Hi Ryan,so what mods have you so far ,I,m interested to know if you have fitted an oil cooler to increase the amount of oil it carries thus cutting down on the oil changes?..

cooneyr

14th June 2011, 10:33

Hi Ryan,so what mods have you so far ,I,m interested to know if you have fitted an oil cooler to increase the amount of oil it carries thus cutting down on the oil changes?..

Nada mods so far. We are trying to get some renovations done (young fellas room) so toy fund is very limited. Only cause of exchange rate (though I see its dipped a little) that tank has been a goer. Not planning on doing oil cooler for more volume. I've not even manged to put 20 hours on bike since christmas so have only done one oil change so far. We don't actually clock up many engine hours when riding, much less than the hours we are away from home.

Suspension is next on the list. Stock ain't right for my girth. Can live without tweaked suspenders for now but can't really live without a tank for some range. Hope to organise something like the CCC loop or a BP loop when the big tank arrives so I can get an adv ride on it under my belt. Only been trail riding so far.

thepom

14th June 2011, 12:13

If my shoulder is healed I ll be happy to tag along:2thumbsup

jezzaNZ

15th June 2011, 15:00

+1 for Southern Route....maybe early Jan?????:shit:

cruza

15th June 2011, 19:37

Skinny_Birdman

3rd July 2011, 17:42

+1 on southern route. Keen to try all the bits we missed this year on the big bike. Was trying to talk a KB'er from last weekend's Lees Valley ride (sorry, can't remember your name) into doing the SBC on his GL145 (or similar). So much more fun to watch than be a part of.....

Padmei

3rd July 2011, 18:06

Ryan I'm sorry but I'm gonna pull rank (with an W) &make it the 21/22nd January.If you give people options you'll get a million different reasons why that date doesn'tsuit.
Those who can't make it won't make it- those who are committed will get there.The sooner the date is set thenthe sooner plans &bookings can be made.

(unlessofcourse I'mbeingtoobolshy then asyouwere)

Also this year I am going to ask for a koha for Ryan for doingall the donkey workfor a ride that is prob the best in NZ. He's not in a position to accept onefor liability reasons however I will contact attendees once they have puttheirnames down & askiftheywishto contribute a voluntary koha-absolutelyno pressureorobligation. -frickingspacebar.

I'malsogonnabiffthisfricking laptop:angry:

thepom

3rd July 2011, 19:33

hey can anyone tell the pom what a koha is?..........:facepalm:

Crim

3rd July 2011, 19:47

Koha is te Reo which can be translated roughly as gift, present, offering, donation or contribution - a few beer tokens in t'other words like

JATZ

3rd July 2011, 19:51

Ryan I'm sorry but I'm gonna pull rank (with an W) &make it the 21/22nd January.If you give people options you'll get a million different reasons why that date doesn'tsuit.

I'malsogonnabiffthisfricking laptop:angry:

FFS Padders.... fix your fricking laptop :angry: it hurts my brain reading your posts :blink:

And... I reakon those dates will work for me, IF I decide to do it again

Woodman

3rd July 2011, 20:14

Yeahlaterinjanuaryworksbetterformesothe22nd/23willbefineanditsfarenoughawaysoicanreorganiseshi ttosuit.

Howsyourbrainnowjatz???

thepom

4th July 2011, 06:24

hahahahahahahha......hey Jatz,how come you might not want to do the next dusty butt?

JATZ

4th July 2011, 17:46

Yeahlaterinjanuaryworksbetterformesothe22nd/23willbefineanditsfarenoughawaysoicanreorganiseshi ttosuit.

Howsyourbrainnowjatz???

You bastard :yes:
I've seen you in the mornings, sitting in your warm car while I ride the bike to work in neg. temperatures, ya big sook. Man up and take the KLR :Pokey:

hahahahahahahha......hey Jatz,how come you might not want to do the next dusty butt?

Other things to do.... :msn-wink: :yes:
I would like to complete a Southern route, so I'll have to see closer to the time, I'd probly ride the Big cause it was an arse with limited fuell range last year too:blink:

GPS MAN

4th July 2011, 18:52

If I don't take a US trip in January...I will try to put this on my calender for things to do in 2012:yes: Oh Yea,, isn't the world suppose to END:corn:

timg

4th July 2011, 18:58

I'd probly ride the Big cause it was an arse with limited fuell range last year too:blink: I won't use yours all up again :facepalm: promise

MXNUT

4th July 2011, 19:15

I will definately be making the trip down for this next year whenever or wherever it is held. :yes:

So north islanders start planning, im thinking of at least a 7 day round trip.
Want to ride :scooter: as many of the good roads / tracks in the south on the way there and home as i can.

Woodman

4th July 2011, 20:34

You bastard :yes:
I've seen you in the mornings, sitting in your warm car while I ride the bike to work in neg. temperatures, ya big sook. Man up and take the KLR :Pokey:

Car is way cheaper to run, and its warm and dry and I can drink my morning coffee.

On topic, this year I,m gonna have a damn good look around and stop and check shit out instead of wizzing by. And avoid puddles.:facepalm:

Padmei

5th July 2011, 08:00

Car is way cheaper to run, and its warm and dry and I can drink my morning coffee.

On topic, this year I,m gonna have a damn good look around and stop and check shit out instead of wizzing by. And avoid puddles.:facepalm:

I'm either gonna go down a day or so earlier or leave a day later. I'm looking forward to going over dainseys pass again

NordieBoy

5th July 2011, 09:30

On topic, this year I,m gonna have a damn good look around and stop and check shit out instead of wizzing by. And avoid puddles.:facepalm:

Take a camera. Make others do stoopid shit.

Works for me.

Padmei

5th July 2011, 17:12

Take a camera. Make others do stoopid shit.

Works for me.

You're coming this time if we have to drag your sorry arse down on a KLR. That way you'll see lots of stoopid shit:yes:

Steelie

11th July 2011, 09:07

Eddieb

11th July 2011, 09:32

_Shrek_

12th July 2011, 18:13

I'm thinking that late Jan (21/22th) as Jan seemed to work better for most in 2011.

make it the 21/22nd January.If you give people options you'll get a million different reasons why that date doesn'tsuit.

these dates suit us, as it alows me to escourt mrs S to the woodstock :whistle:

& I wouldn't mind another one sth, before we go nth again :corn:

k14

12th July 2011, 19:24

Yeah I vote for 21/22nd Jan. Surely thats a majority? :woohoo:

cooneyr

12th July 2011, 21:09

these dates suit us, as it alows me to escourt mrs S to the woodstock :whistle:

Well that's it then. It suits K to have a southern run on the 21/22nd ;)

I'm still very distracted by work and life at the moment so haven't spent time working on this. Keep the comments coming though fellas. I am keeping an eye on this thread.

Cheers R

Padmei

12th July 2011, 21:12

Well that's it then. It suits K to have a southern run on the 21/22nd ;)

I'm still very distracted by work and life at the moment so haven't spent time working on this. Keep the comments coming though fellas. I am keeping an eye on this thread.

Cheers R

You shouldn't let work get in the way of our weekend away - get your priorities right
will ya:angry:

Feck i'm off It took me 3 goes to spell proiroriteis

JATZ

12th July 2011, 21:26

You shouldn't let work get in the way of our weekend away - get your priorities right
will ya:angry:

Feck i'm off It took me 3 goes to spell proiroriteis

At least you got some spaces in the right places

21/22nd huh......Hmmmm, would be a shame to miss one

NordieBoy

12th July 2011, 21:44

At least you got some spaces in the right places

Probably used his phone...

Box'a'bits

12th July 2011, 21:44

21/22 Jan - fits nicely with my normal 2 wks annual leave :yes:

ADVGD

12th July 2011, 22:19

...Keep the comments coming though fellas. I am keeping an eye on this thread..

Those dates suit me fine but it doesn’t really matter because I am going regardless of the dates it falls on, too much of a great trip to miss. As to where the route is, well I really enjoyed 2011 down south, stunning stunning country, but always keen to explore new places anywhere in NZ. My only suggestion is to have more (optional) challenge sections thrown in, maybe even the possibility of different levels of challenges with some highly technical sections for the more ambitious riders.

Aside from the number of really good riders that will be attending you just know _shrek_ won't turn down a challenge, lets give him something really gritty to tackle on his GS :headbang:

cooneyr

12th July 2011, 22:42

You shouldn't let work get in the way of our weekend away - get your priorities right
will ya:angry:

Feck i'm off It took me 3 goes to spell proiroriteis

Sorry sir. Your not the only one complaining about my current time allocation.

.....My only suggestion is to have more (optional) challenge sections thrown in, maybe even the possibility of different levels of challenges with some highly technical sections for the more ambitious riders.

Aside from the number of really good riders that will be attending you just know _shrek_ won't turn down a challenge, lets give him something really gritty to tackle on his GS :headbang:

I've certainly got the message re challenge loops. And yep Shrek is speshual :shutup:

Cheers R

_Shrek_

12th July 2011, 22:50

Well that's it then. It suits K to have a southern run on the 21/22nd ;)

I'm still very distracted by work and life at the moment so haven't spent time working on this. Keep the comments coming though fellas. I am keeping an eye on this thread.

Cheers R

well if you need some help to check out place's or a bed etc...just :mega:

.chris

12th July 2011, 23:16

I plan/hope to be down for this ride again.
I would prefer the southern route. But would probably end up at either.

Monstaman

13th July 2011, 16:10

well if you need some help to check out place's or a bed etc...just :mega:

Same goes here Ryan, got six beds to choose from, coupla doubles if you pick up a hot young euro lusty along the way :shutup:

If you are wanting any help in the Central district lemme know or if you are looking to wonda more over to Wanaka side I would be glad to help.

cooneyr

13th July 2011, 22:38

.... if you pick up a hot young euro lusty along the way :shutup:....

Ain't I already got one ;)

Thanks for the offer's K and A. I may well take you up. Some stuff up the hills near your place K that I want to check out. Keen to ideas over your way too A. Maybe send me a PM.

Cheers R

k14

14th July 2011, 07:00

Yeah if you need any scouting of routes done I'm happy to help. Can gps map them if need be etc.

_Shrek_

14th July 2011, 08:26

Yeah if you need any scouting of routes done I'm happy to help. Can gps map them if need be etc.

we could go :ride: up the back from here when the snow has melted

k14

14th July 2011, 11:19

we could go :ride: up the back from here when the snow has melted
Doesn't look like there's too much, suns shining today, how about this arvo :drinkup:

Monstaman

14th July 2011, 14:03

we could go :ride: up the back from here when the snow has melted

.... here in Wonka that would mean about a 4 minute trip ... skiers will be lovin it.

Avalanche bombing at Treble Cone today so things are booming and banging with the house rattling. :shit:

cooneyr

14th July 2011, 22:38

Yeah if you need any scouting of routes done I'm happy to help. Can gps map them if need be etc.

Thanks by no thanks. The pre rides checking out the route are the best bit of organising the DB.

Cheers R

.chris

24th July 2011, 21:23

Damn, I now have a friends wedding happening on the 21st, can we change this to the weekend after? Puhllllleleeeeeese :eek5:

JATZ

24th July 2011, 21:55

Damn, I now have a friends wedding happening on the 21st, can we change this to the weekend after? Puhllllleleeeeeese :eek5:

If he/she was a true friend ...... they'd shift the wedding to fit in with the D.B. :shutup:

.chris

24th July 2011, 22:04

If he/she was a true friend ...... they'd shift the wedding to fit in with the D.B. :shutup:

I told them to change the date, he said sure I just have to pay for it. :facepalm:
It is a real shame, I used to quite like them, then they go ruin EVERYTHING.

wee pirate

24th July 2011, 22:38

Hi guys my friend and I are new to the game, we've done a couple of rides. Lees Valley, Thomsons Gorge for example and wondering if this would suit us and our bikes. He has DL650 and I have KLR650. The other Db1k held sound great and saw article in Kiwi Biker mag which looked like mint ride- So guys do think we could make the cut?

Cheers

Transalper

25th July 2011, 09:08

The other DB1k? We are on to our 4th route and about the 6th year now, 1st 3 being all the Northern based route. The Southern route keeps evolving.
The KLR is a great bike for doing it, comfort, distance ability, just don't ride through deep puddles when you don't need to (looked around KB enough you've probably seen the pictures).
The DL650 is a bit soft for me (in my opnion) but in saying that I've seen them in places like Big River and I believe there was one on the DB1k last year or the year before?
So long as you're prepaired to drop your bikes then no worries. Not saying it will happen but you must be prepaired and a lot of us do fall over at some point on the trip. Also make sure you have bash plates on them.
The DL650 may want to avoid some of the challenge sections, but it's still a great ride either way. Tyre choice will make a difference here too, especially if it has rained recently.

Now as another stepping stone get your selves along to the CCC ride on the 6th August as posted in the 'Looking for Christchurch Adv Rides' thread starting post #223 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/133817-Looking-for-Christchurch-Adv-Rides?p=1130106545#post1130106545).

NordieBoy

25th July 2011, 13:37

The other Db1k held sound great and saw article in Kiwi Biker mag which looked like mint ride- So guys do think we could make the cut?

Cheers

There is only one DB1K.

Been written up in KiwiBiker in 2008 and 2011.

buggsubique

31st July 2011, 19:25

yeah...think I'll be there. So long as no Army fastballs come up. 1 Day-er for me again I reckon. Bigger bike this time, should be more comfortable than the DRZ 400!

jezzaNZ

10th August 2011, 14:01

[QUOTE=cooneyr;1130106855]Well that's it then. It suits K to have a southern run on the 21/22nd ;)

Scheiße Haus, means I will have to make 2 trips back to NZ over the summer......:angry:

Crim

17th August 2011, 12:28

RR which I found really good - bit longer than the Dusty and a shed load more cash but..................
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=615329

Padmei

17th August 2011, 17:34

RR which I found really good - bit longer than the Dusty and a shed load more cash but..................
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=615329

Damn yu Crim - there goes tonite in the office doing paperwork:mellow:

Eddieb

7th September 2011, 13:56

Well that's it then. It suits K to have a southern run on the 21/22nd ;)

So was this the offical announcement or a piss take, I'm not sure.

I'm keen to start the fight with my workmates for the leave but need to know for sure which weekend it is.

Transalper

7th September 2011, 14:00

So was this the offical announcement or a piss take, I'm not sure.

I'm keen to start the fight with my workmates for the leave but need to know for sure which weekend it is.

It is official : 21st-22nd January 2012 starting/finishing in Fairlie again.

I understand there's a new website under construction where online registration will be a requirement if I understood correctly.
That should free up Ryan and co to mingle more on the Friday evening... among other things.
May the preparations begin.

cooneyr

7th September 2011, 19:40

It is official : 21st-22nd January 2012 starting/finishing in Fairlie again.

I understand there's a new website under construction where online registration will be a requirement if I understood correctly.
That should free up Ryan and co to mingle more on the Friday evening... among other things.
May the preparations begin.

What he ^ said. Watch this space.

Cheers R

thepom

8th September 2011, 00:32

Oh yeah....bring it on.....:facepalm:

cynna

8th September 2011, 02:36

ive got the monday off this time - not so rushed getting home and will give me another day to play around down there

thepom

8th September 2011, 06:31

I ll book the monday off too,just in case I,m fit enough to ride......:facepalm:

Skinny_Birdman

9th September 2011, 08:16

I ll book the monday off too,just in case I,m fit enough to ride......:facepalm:

...Maybe you should book the Tuesday to recover from your new injuries....:bleh:

thepom

9th September 2011, 17:53

ouch that hurt............damn another injury........:(

MXNUT

17th September 2011, 11:12

Any details yet ?? :corn::corn::corn:

cooneyr

17th September 2011, 12:57

Any details yet ?? :corn::corn::corn:

Getting close.

Just been scaring myself by getting advise on liability from Lawyers. Got to write a risk management plan is roughly the outcome. Shouldn't be too hard but needs time.

Website oh so close to launch. Just a couple of minor things to sort out. Big thanks to ADVGD for his very significant input.

Oh and the route. It will be similar to last year but with a few tweaks so there is some new stuff. Not enough time this year to give it a really big make over. Currently working two jobs due to the EQ. Not enough hours in the day!

Cheers R

Padmei

17th September 2011, 14:00

Good on ya Ryan
We appreciate the effort. I'm really looking forward to it. I may even put many people out of their lack of sleep misery & book a single room for myself:facepalm:

_Shrek_

17th September 2011, 20:36

Good on ya Ryan
We appreciate the effort. I'm really looking forward to it. I may even put many people out of their lack of sleep misery & book a single room for myself:facepalm:

so you talk in your sleep as well then :whistle:

zeRax

18th September 2011, 10:08

you are a bloody legend ryan, and big ups advgd you rock

Skinny_Birdman

18th September 2011, 10:21

you are a bloody legend ryan, and big ups advgd you rock

+1 :yes: :yes:

Taz

18th September 2011, 19:35

Hmmm should I see if I can get leave for this ride?.....

Transalper

18th September 2011, 20:15

From the feedback I've seen or heard I think most people that have done the ride might think that's a silly question... answer being yes!

Rod

19th September 2011, 12:12

Hi Sorry about the Threadjack but some of you may know someone looking for an honest do all adventure bike. My XT660 X / R is advertised on this site. This bike is DB1K Proven and ready for more.

Thanks for all your work Ryan....I will be there on something else this year as changing circumstances force sale. Cheers Rod.

Transalper

29th September 2011, 21:33

Picked up my new front tyre yesterday so as to avoid the last minute rush and disappointment.
Already have the rear in the shed.

thepom

29th September 2011, 23:54

What tires you using ?

Transalper

30th September 2011, 07:23

For the transalp as something with good road manners I'm using Mitas E09 Dakar front at $145 from DAS. Difference in the DAKAR version is it has a stronger carcass (one textile ply more) and the bead area has a new type of apex... what ever that means.
For rear I have a partly used E09 that will go on.
Price for the 17inch rear at the moment is $200 so I might try the more aggressive Mitas C02 rear (closer to $170) on the Transalp sometime which is cheaper. Liked it on the DR but squirms a bit on road.
If I was using the lighter (than the TA) DR650 I might have tried the Mitas C17 front for better performance in the wet ruts up the Lammermoor Ranges etc but the extra weight of the TA would likely destroy it too fast.
For something basically the same pattern as the E09's but don't know about compound and wear rates I am interested in the Michelin T63's which are a bit cheaper (rear especially) now the Mitas has crept up so far in price.
I do like getting my tyres from DAS though so gone Mitas again this round.

Taking the Alp with Janet on back this year if all goes to plan.

thepom

30th September 2011, 07:44

Yeah, DAS has really bumped the prices up for the Mitas........

Eddieb

30th September 2011, 07:44

For the transalp as something with good road manners also I'm using Mitas E09 Dakar front (slightly heavier carcass or sidewall or something than normal E09) at $145 from DAS.
For rear I have a partly used E09 that will go on.
Price for the 17inch rear at the moment is $200 so I might try the more aggressive Mitas C02 rear (closer to $170) on the Transalp sometime which is cheaper. Liked it on the DR but squirms a bit on road.
If I was using the lighter (than the TA) DR650 I might have tried the Mitas C17 front for better performance in the wet ruts up the Lammermoor Ranges etc but the extra weight of the TA would likely destroy it too fast.
For something basically the same pattern as the E09's but don't know about compound and wear rates I am interested in the Michelin T63's which are a bit cheaper (rear especially) now the Mitas has crept up in price that far.
I do like getting my tyres from DAS though so gone Mitas again this round.

Taking the Alp with Janet on back this year if all goes to plan.

The T63 has a very shallow tread and aren't much good in anything loose or muddy, I'm running one on the front of the DR at the moment and wouldn't again for winter riding, they are ok in the dry though.

Transalper

30th September 2011, 07:55

DAS doesn't control the price rises, that comes from the importer.

The E09 has a similar depth to the T63 which is why I might have used a C17 front if the bike was lighter.
The E09 is still better than E07 for wetter stuff, E07 being my general use favourite summer tyre, though recently I find myself trending back to knobby styles more often.
I have used the E09 both ends before and thought the were better than they looked, and this round I wanted to retain the roady side of the equation because they're going on the Transalp and I'm not willing to spend the extra to try a TKC which still clog up anyway from what I've heard/read.

On the DR I have been recently running Trelleborg T-434 front an C02 rear.
T-434 is a bit nasty on the DR until it is well worn, worked better on the TA but not as nice on highway as E09 etc still, and hard to work on as it bites hands between bead and rim.

cynna

30th September 2011, 12:32

[QUOTE=Transalper;1130165431] I'm not willing to spend the extra to try a TKC which still clog up anyway from what I've heard/read.
QUOTE]

you can get tkc80s cheaper then the e09 now

just did the mackenzies, haka and danseys pass and back again for a bit of db practice. the c02 wore quite well considering the ammount of seal i did

Transalper

30th September 2011, 13:16

....
you can get tkc80s cheaper then the e09 now
Not according to the cycletreads online price list (http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/573-continental_trail/4868-continental_tkc_80_trail_tyres.aspx). There's still $40+ difference there.
Where would you go for them?

cynna

30th September 2011, 13:32

Not according to the cycletreads online price list (http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/573-continental_trail/4868-continental_tkc_80_trail_tyres.aspx). There's still $40+ difference there.
Where would you go for them?

same place - my size is cheaper at $179. didnt realise the the 17inch were darer. so as you were then - before we get told off for talking tyres in this thread

Transalper

30th September 2011, 13:49

ha ha, yea, and that's on special normally $250 with RRP of $290.
Mitas were not on special.

Tyres had to be bought up, two reasons,
1- to bump the Thread back up to remind people the DB1K is coming, all be it still almost 4 months away.
2- The right tyres can be a real pain to get if you leave it to the last minute.

NordieBoy

30th September 2011, 15:10

Get a set of Shinko 705's.

:love:

Transalper

30th September 2011, 15:18

Get a set of Shinko 705's.

:love:

You can't talk, you haven't done a sourthern DB route yet.... AND YOU'RE CRAZY
Those will be too slick for a lot of people on big bikes, but of course very road bias tyres are the type of tyres people on big bikes try to use. :weird:
Two seconds in the Lammermoors and that thing will be sooo slick.

NordieBoy

30th September 2011, 19:07

JATZ

30th September 2011, 19:22

You can't talk, you haven't done a sourthern DB route yet.... AND YOU'RE CRAZY
Those will be too slick for a lot of people on big bikes, but of course very road bias tyres are the type of tyres people on big bikes try to use. :weird:
Two seconds in the Lammermoors and that thing will be sooo slick.

It's o.k. T.A .....

He'll run about 3 psi, have 4 rimlocks and cruise through with a stupid grin on his face :D..... then take pics of everyone else falling off :facepalm: he's good like that

Padmei

30th September 2011, 19:32

It's o.k. T.A .....

He'll run about 3 psi, have 4 rimlocks and cruise through with a stupid grin on his face :D..... then take pics of everyone else falling off :facepalm: he's good like that

And it's even worse now cos he rides with a open face helmet.

cooneyr

12th October 2011, 20:35

Hi Guys.

Its finally here. The DB1k website is now live! A massive thank you to ADVGD for all his hard work. :not:

http://www.db1k.com

Head over to the site to register yourself as a rider. This year you can pay for your entry on line so there is no cash worries on the night - meaning more time for talking bikes, riding and having a good time. Also this year ride T-shirt are available. This are a great way for your to have a bit of memorabilia for the ride and a great way to contribute towards the costs of organising the ride. I will not be organising any accommodation this year. But have a look at the accommodation page to find options and get on an organise accommodation soon.

The site has been built to automate the registration progress and should be intuitive but feel free to use the contact page to get in touch should you need too.

Cheers R

pete376403

12th October 2011, 21:06

You can't talk, you haven't done a sourthern DB route yet.... AND YOU'RE CRAZY
Those will be too slick for a lot of people on big bikes, but of course very road bias tyres are the type of tyres people on big bikes try to use. :weird:
Two seconds in the Lammermoors and that thing will be sooo slick.
I've no idea what the Lammermoors are like, but WRT to Shink705s, I've got one on the back of the KLR and it proved surprisingly capable in pretty snotty Karipoti wet clay - letting the bike plonk through on torque rather than revving its tits off was the go.
Don't have rimlocks, either so the tyre was at normal road pressure.

NordieBoy

12th October 2011, 21:34

Don't have rimlocks, either so the tyre was at normal road pressure.

I've been running a rimlockless 18psi on the rear of the DR without issues...

Woodman

12th October 2011, 21:59

WOW, cool website guys. Very easy to follow and very proffusional. Little bit up in the air whether I can make it at this stage. Hope so.

buggsubique

12th October 2011, 22:32

Awesome! All regoed up for the 2 dayer. Tshirt and stickers too... just hope im gunna be here to do it! But thats the army eh.

Padmei

13th October 2011, 07:11

tu meke bro:yes:

Transalper

13th October 2011, 07:30

I've no idea what the Lammermoors are like, but WRT to Shink705s, I've got one on the back of the KLR ....
Ok, but you're not using it on the front though ?
KLRs and DRs are also only mid sized, while I feel the argument still applies to them, it applies a lot more to the bigger bikes I was aiming at.
Like I said somewhere before, I've pushed bikes needlessly that had no forward drive on soft riverbed and up slippery slopes and seen others get stuck or fall repeatedly on relatively easy slipperyness who eventually turned back because of their tyre choice.
I'll still help push a stuck bike but if they haven't bothered to at least put decent tyres on to help themselves I will not be impressed.
No doubt I'll need a hand myself in a river or two but it won't be because of my tyres.

I see the DB1k website is now up and I didn't notice any specific mention of tyres so with every rider ultimately being responsible for their own choices and having said my warning I'll not (short of maybe posting a short video of good examples because that could be entertaining) argue the point any further.

I just registered.
Now counting the days. :niceone:

Skinny_Birdman

13th October 2011, 07:36

Beaut website guys - Registered.

NordieBoy

13th October 2011, 08:23

When you register, the confirmation at the bottom mentions "stikers" :facepalm:
"Steekers" would be more a more acceptable error...

Buddha#81

13th October 2011, 08:58

i'm in......woohoo:Punk:

ADVGD

13th October 2011, 11:58

DB1K Website Registrations

Please note that your name won't appear on the riders page straight away, by default it is "not yet approved", Ryan checks and "approves" the new registrations before they appear on the riders page.

When you register, the confirmation at the bottom mentions "stikers" :facepalm:
"Steekers" would be more a more acceptable error...

Oi, quiet up in the cheap seats :p ...typo fixed

Good to see your entry this year mate :yes:

pete376403

13th October 2011, 12:31

Ok, but you're not using it on the front though ?
KLRs and DRs are also only mid sized, while I feel the argument still applies to them, :

Don't want to turn this into a tyre thread BUT - I went and checked and there is a Shinko on the front as well.
Also I've never heard anyone describe a KLR as "mid sized" before, usually they are called fat pigs at best, and often far worse.
However, enjoy your DB, on what ever rubber you have. Wish I was going but finances, etc...:-(

NordieBoy

13th October 2011, 13:56

Wish I was going but finances, etc...:-(

It's less than $30 if you don't count petrol, food or accommodation...

Transalper

13th October 2011, 14:14

It's less than $30 if you don't count petrol, food or accommodation...
... and don't buy a Tee souvenir.
BUT that man coming from the other Island has to buy Ferry Tickets too which makes it a bit more costly.. that's why I haven't done many NI adventures other than a couple of Capital Coasts.

NordieBoy

13th October 2011, 14:55

... and don't buy a Tee souvenir.
BUT that man coming from the other Island has to buy Ferry Tickets too which makes it a bit more costly.. that's why I haven't done many NI adventures other than a couple of Capital Coasts.

:shifty:

Yeah, I was kinda glossing over the hundreds of $$ for the other items :innocent:

MXNUT

13th October 2011, 17:38

As the Tua man would say O for orsome Guys. :apumpin:
Web site detail is amazing

Registered ( 6 times but thats another story ) booked the accomodation and ferry tickets.

Im so organized i dont recongnize myself. :weird:

Right U other Norf islanders, whats your plans, convoy maybe ??

cooneyr

13th October 2011, 20:29

tu meke bro:yes:

I had to look that up:facepalm: Chur bro

I see the DB1k website is now up and I didn't notice any specific mention of tyres...

Yes no mention of tyres because there is no one right answer. There is mention of "terrain encountered will include steep inclines and declines, rough terrain, rutted sections, slippery/muddy terrain and stream and river crossings." as you say I've left it for riders to decide.

Beaut website guys - Registered.

Yer twice. Sent you an email ;)

DB1K Website Registrations

Big thanks to this man - he da man!!!

Cheers R

bushy

13th October 2011, 22:08

Fantastic effort to the organisers, hats off to you.

Im definately in.....as long as accrued brownie points havent been redeemed between now and then.

buggsubique

14th October 2011, 01:37

Right U other Norf islanders, whats your plans, convoy maybe ??
Im heading down tues nightt the long way down...westcoast, arthurs, somewheresomewhere, bluff then back up for the friday bbq gathering. Gottawarm up before the ride eh....
.

Padmei

14th October 2011, 06:46

Gottawarm up before the ride eh....
.

Which brings up a good point. All those north Islanders that haven't been done that way on a bike before be warned that it can get bloody cold at any time down there! It will prob be 30degrees & sunny:sunny: however I would have frozen my mammaries off on the way down last year if I didn't pop into Para & got an offcut of thin sleeping mat stuff for under the jacket.
just a headsup for your riding comfort

Crim

14th October 2011, 06:47

scheeze - I am glad I am on "the most powerful dual sport motorcycle in the world" and not on a DR - they seem to be like arseholes on the Dusty

"not very pretty but everyone has one" :facepalm:

NordieBoy

14th October 2011, 07:11

scheeze - I am glad I am on "the most powerful dual sport motorcycle in the world" and not on a DR - they seem to be like arseholes on the Dusty

Yeah but you can't get past halfthrottle on a KLR.

:D

Skinny_Birdman

14th October 2011, 07:46

scheeze - I am glad I am on "the most powerful dual sport motorcycle in the world"

Seriously Crim, who called it that? Woman's Weekly?

NordieBoy

14th October 2011, 08:33

Seriously Crim, who called it that? Woman's Weekly?

Halfthrottle is the guys name...
<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Gf1dbdNJMSc?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

He's got some brilliant stuff :D
<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Zibj7KnjClk?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

_Shrek_

14th October 2011, 09:10

WOW, cool website guys. Very easy to follow and very proffusional. Little bit up in the air whether I can make it at this stage. Hope so.

why are you waiting to see if, KLR have brought out snorkel kits :facepalm:

I'll still help push a stuck bike

:sweatdrop: had me worried there for a minute TA :laugh:

Transalper

14th October 2011, 09:56

....:sweatdrop: had me worried there for a minute TA :laugh:You have nothing to worry about you were using E10's last time and I read indications you will be using them again next time. They may not be big knobs but they are still knobs... in the same class as the TKC80 if I understand correctly. Give you half a chance more than a slick and supposed to suite the big bike quite well. All here/say of course.

_Shrek_

14th October 2011, 10:19

Give you half a chance more than a slick and supposed to suite the big bike quite well. All here/say of course.

aye I think mitas are making tubbless Eo9's as well & will go back to them after the E10's are worn out as I'm fitting the new Eo7's when they get here for road & summer use

the Vids you put up :2thumbsup: will be a big help to those that have not done a
Db1k before & those that have will know that having shitty tyre's just don't cut it :spanking: with anyone :corn:

mattsdakar

14th October 2011, 13:57

Just signed up, again!
Thinking of having a crack at the 24hour ride as it's been a couple of years since the last, will make a firm decision closer to the time.
For those interested I will be organising access thru Orari Gorge Station on the Friday for those keen on getting a little bit dirty on the way from Christchurch to Fairlie, I believe the koha from last year was $10pp.
I'll create a link closer to the time so I can collect some numbers for search and rescue purposes!
Don't procrastinate about this ride guys, it's time to start building up the brownie points with the wife and work, the DB1K is the ride of the year, not to be missed.
You North Islanders, if you haven't done the South Island dirt roads yet, now is the time! :chase:
See you there, cheers Matt

GPS MAN

14th October 2011, 14:51

This looks like something I need/want to do:shutup:

MXNUT

14th October 2011, 17:08

Im heading down tues nightt the long way down...westcoast, arthurs, somewheresomewhere, bluff then back up for the friday bbq gathering. Gottawarm up before the ride eh....
.

Sounds a bit ambitous for me and the DRZ seat :violin:. Have booked ferry crossing for the Wednesday afternoon and plan to spend 2 days getting to fairlie.

I did buy a ferry ticket that could be easily changed though :rolleyes:

GPS MAN

14th October 2011, 17:58

_Shrek_

14th October 2011, 18:57

[/QUOTEWell...I talked myself into it...see how many more will be going down from the North..maybe we could do a group ride down?:psst:[/QUOTE]

ring InterIslander/Blue Bridge & see if you gay's :Oops: I mean guys/girls can get a cheaper xing for group :drinknsin

Aslan

14th October 2011, 18:57

[QUOTE=MXNUT;1130175304]Sounds a bit ambitous for me and the DRZ seat :violin:. Have booked ferry crossing for the Wednesday afternoon and plan to spend 2 days getting to fairlie.

I did buy a ferry ticket that could be easily changed though :rolleyes:[/QUOTE

Well...I talked myself into it...see how many more will be going down from the North..maybe we could do a group ride down?:psst:

Hi I'm interested in riding South with others - usually go down through the Rainbow or Molesworth and around the Lake Lyndon summer road to Methven ish

Also - given my performance last year on the day one Challenge Section - Awakino Ski Field- had to be helped to pick my DR up 5 times by Rogson - I think I'd better skip the Challenge Sections this year - I will be 64 after all :)

_Shrek_

14th October 2011, 19:00

[QUOTE=GPS MAN;1130175349]

Also - given my performance last year on the day one Challenge Section - Awakino Ski Field- had to be helped to pick my DR up 5 times by Rogson - I think I'd better skip the Challenge Sections this year - I will be 64 after all :)

:shit: only 5 not bad :laugh: & 64 just a young'n, be good to catch up

Aslan

14th October 2011, 20:08

[QUOTE=Aslan;1130175410]

:shit: only 5 not bad :laugh: & 64 just a young'n, be good to catch up

HI Shrek - look forward to seeing you and having a catch up - trust all's good for you - cheers Aslan aka Stephen O

cold comfort

14th October 2011, 21:03

Once again getting fired up for this year. Decided to make life difficult by setting up a different bike instead of the trusty DR. (Just in case the challenge section beckons...). Look forward to catching up again guys. Just wouldn't be the same without the DBK kicking off the New Year!

Woodman

16th October 2011, 08:46

Registered. Flooding in Bangkok means I can do the dusty.

timg

16th October 2011, 10:51

Just signed up, again!

For those interested I will be organising access thru Orari Gorge Station on the Friday for those keen on getting a little bit dirty on the way from Christchurch to Fairlie, I believe the koha from last year was $10pp.
I'll create a link closer to the time so I can collect some numbers for search and rescue purposes!

Cool, hope to tag along this year if you dont mind a slow old fart slowing y'all down.

Aslan

16th October 2011, 13:54

Just signed up, again!

For those interested I will be organising access thru Orari Gorge Station on the Friday for those keen on getting a little bit dirty on the way from Christchurch to Fairlie, I believe the koha from last year was $10pp.
I'll create a link closer to the time so I can collect some numbers for search and rescue purposes!

See you there, cheers Matt

Like Tim who has posted below - I hope to join you and the others on this Pre DB1K ride Matt - if you don't mind someone even slower than Tim :facepalm:

JATZ

16th October 2011, 17:52

I'm still on the fence on weather to do next years :mellow: would be a shame to miss one......
Is there a limit on the number of riders ? or can I leave registering till after.....:innocent:

zeRax

16th October 2011, 18:45

So as it turns out, I may be stuffed for this next ride now, demerit points are not your friend. Yet to make some phone calls to find out where the hell these points came from, but its not good when someone is looking for you to give you a letter :\

NordieBoy

16th October 2011, 19:10

I had some demerits once. About 10 years ago, on the VT250.

ADVGD

16th October 2011, 19:10

NordieBoy

16th October 2011, 19:11

Yet to make some phone calls to find out where the hell these points came from, but its not good when someone is looking for you to give you a letter :\

Not from a camera then. Loaned anyone a bike recently?

Padmei

16th October 2011, 19:14

Not from a camera then. Loaned anyone a bike recently?

I fyou're getting a letter it's prob a letter warining you you're getting close.

cooneyr

16th October 2011, 19:59

I'm still on the fence on weather to do next years :mellow: would be a shame to miss one......
Is there a limit on the number of riders ? or can I leave registering till after.....:innocent:

No limit planed. I've not set a deadline for registrations but if you want a Tshirt and a bbq meal then 6th Jan is the latest date.

So as it turns out, I may be stuffed for this next ride now, demerit points are not your friend. Yet to make some phone calls to find out where the hell these points came from, but its not good when someone is looking for you to give you a letter :\

Bugger!!!! Hope like Padmei says and it's just a warning and you need to be a good boy for the next while.

Cheers R

mattsdakar

17th October 2011, 14:06

Like Tim who has posted below - I hope to join you and the others on this Pre DB1K ride Matt - if you don't mind someone even slower than Tim :facepalm:

Friday is not a race, (unlike Saturday :innocent:) so as long as the farmer doesn't mind, more the merrier, might tweak the route this year with a wee look at the Ashburton Lakes or Double hill/Lake Heron loop, will suss things out closer to the time.

zeRax

17th October 2011, 17:24

Bugger!!!! Hope like Padmei says and it's just a warning and you need to be a good boy for the next while.

Cheers R

I wish that was the case. Limited licence for me asap :\ dont think Ill make the 3 month mark by db1k time :\

Padmei

17th October 2011, 18:41

I wish that was the case. Limited licence for me asap :\ dont think Ill make the 3 month mark by db1k time :\

Bugger. :mellow:I've been following the thread re traffic infringements etc in another forum & might just ring up to find out how many demerits I have. Although I'm not a speed demon (the opposite infact) I have been pinged a few times in the last few years.

Good thing I have a slower bike now:innocent:

thepom

18th October 2011, 09:47

Its about revenue gathering not safety.........revenue doubled from last year and billions in profit from acc shows we are getting stung good style.......

_Shrek_

18th October 2011, 12:13

:Offtopic: :spanking:

alane

18th October 2011, 13:17

Friday is not a race, (unlike Saturday :innocent:) so as long as the farmer doesn't mind, more the merrier, might tweak the route this year with a wee look at the Ashburton Lakes or Double hill/Lake Heron loop, will suss things out closer to the time.

Quite a few of us have done Orari gorge,some of us twice.:2guns:
If you could find something near as good,it,d be great to have a change.:blink:

Taz

18th October 2011, 13:57

Seriously thinking about coming down for this...... Just gotta check whether I can get the days off work.

Edit : Done - I'm in.:wings:

jezzaNZ

25th October 2011, 14:10

Great feature shot on the registraton page Ryan, he looks like an awesome rider....

Eddieb

25th October 2011, 15:24

Haha, I see Straun has chose a different steed this year.

I have some choice words on a video somewhere of him lamenting his choice last year.

jezzaNZ

25th October 2011, 18:02

Not many "large" bikes registered this year..... apart from the GS....good on ya Shrek......I think the lessons learned from last year have sunken in.....

_Shrek_

25th October 2011, 20:46

Not many "large" bikes registered this year..... apart from the GS....good on ya Shrek......I think the lessons learned from last year have sunken in.....

:facepalm: aye jezza, just some of us are slow learners, but I do have my eye on a XT600, but then if it don't happen I'll just have to use the inappropriate :ride: & I've made a change that helps with the handling :corn:

ADVGD

26th October 2011, 05:54

I've made a change that helps with the handling :corn:

Does that mean you are riding pillion this year? :shutup:

cooneyr

26th October 2011, 06:34

Great feature shot on the registraton page Ryan, he looks like an awesome rider....

I think that fella needs some fashion lessons. Doesn't he know that orange doesn't go with yellow and blue :facepalm:

_Shrek_

26th October 2011, 07:43

Does that mean you are riding pillion this year? :shutup:

:shit: how did you find out when I've not told anyone :blink: & whats worse I have to share bling around :laugh:

jezzaNZ

26th October 2011, 15:42

:woohoo: I've made a change that helps with the handling :corn:[/QUOTE]

You have managed to shave 100kgs off the weight of the bike?

jezzaNZ

26th October 2011, 15:43

I think that fella needs some fashion lessons. Doesn't he know that orange doesn't go with yellow and blue :facepalm:

Bet you cant wait to see what I will be wearing this year......

Transalper

26th October 2011, 17:37

Just idly looking at the rider stats again, while at a glance the DR650 is king with 9 of them I notice 15 KTM's of various size making me think the colour of the ride is orange.

JATZ

26th October 2011, 18:12

Who's riding the DR350 I wonder ? :scratch: I hope they've got plans to carry extra fuel....

NordieBoy

26th October 2011, 18:17

Just idly looking at the rider stats again, while at a glance the DR650 is king with 9 of them I notice 15 KTM's of various size making me think the colour of the ride is orange.

And 17 Suzuki's...

Transalper

26th October 2011, 18:57

I thought I should have counted the other brands more carefully too after posting....

But I bet the 17 Suzukis aren't all the same colour, though no guarantee the KTM's will all be orange but more likely than not.

Padmei

26th October 2011, 19:13

Is there any way I can edit the first post or can a MOD please paste the DB website link onto it so we can find it on this thread.
it's lost in the middle of here somewhere for those who haven't yet entered & are interested

Taz

26th October 2011, 21:09

cooneyr

26th October 2011, 21:16

Just idly looking at the rider stats again, while at a glance the DR650 is king with 9 of them I notice 15 KTM's of various size making me think the colour of the ride is orange.

I think if you look at models the EXC stands out with 10. Excluding piston, crank and barrel all EXC regardless of CC's are basically the same bike.

Is there any way I can edit the first post or can a MOD please paste the DB website link onto it so we can find it on this thread.
it's lost in the middle of here somewhere for those who haven't yet entered & are interested

Mods have told a couple of us that apparently the first posts are always editable. Keen to hear if you have this option still.

Cheers R

Transalper

26th October 2011, 21:26

....Mods have told a couple of us that apparently the first posts are always editable. Keen to hear if you have this option still.

Cheers R

Looks like I can still edit my first posts in threads I started back in '07 so should be right.

XF650

26th October 2011, 22:55

Haha, I see Straun has chose a different steed this year.

I have some choice words on a video somewhere of him lamenting his choice last year.

I will still ride slow and fall off (often), but at least the DT is lighter to pick up....
Major downside of the 230 is limited fuel range so going to have to carry a heap of extra fuel & or set up some secret fuel dumps prior.

Padmei

27th October 2011, 06:17

Mods have told a couple of us that apparently the first posts are always editable. Keen to hear if you have this option still.

Cheers R

There's no edit post option avilble to me that I can see, it looks the same as a post from someone else. i will PM a mod & ask to link it.

_Shrek_

27th October 2011, 07:40

I will still ride slow yet fall off (often), but at least the DT is lighter to pick up....
Major downside of the 230 is limited fuel range so going to have to carry a heap of extra fuel & or set up some secret fuel dumps prior.

there is fuel here if you need it S..... you can top up as you go past if thats any help

XF650

27th October 2011, 13:42

there is fuel here if you need it S..... you can top up as you go past if thats any help

Thanks Keith, I already know where your key is too.....

Waihou Thumper

27th October 2011, 14:56

I have a couple of fuel bladders if you want them, they are approx 5litre and 10litre. Once empty then can be rolled up. They are glued and welded etc, good stuff from Aussie. Could come in handy for you...

XF650

27th October 2011, 16:18

Padmei

27th October 2011, 19:53

The link for the website is now on the first post thanks to caveweta.

Ryan I may be ahead of myself as the details will be released on 1st Dec however I was thinking about the fuel supplies. I ended up this year limping back into Alex due to my mistake of not filling up where I should (Kurow?) then getting to the next fuel station otematata (?) & finding it dry.

Any thoughts for next year?

Phreaky Phil

27th October 2011, 20:14

Transalper

27th October 2011, 20:23

....Ryan I may be ahead of myself as the details will be released on 1st Dec however I was thinking about the fuel supplies. I ended up this year limping back into Alex due to my mistake of not filling up where I should (Kurow?) then getting to the next fuel station otematata (?) & finding it dry.

Any thoughts for next year?

Yes you are getting ahead of yourself and next time pay more attention to the little fuel stop sheet. It was there for you to plan your stops. If you miss your own stops well, maybe you're beyond help.
If you are playing follow the leader you better have a leader that is stopping where you need to and won't miss their stops either.

I am laughing here, dig dig.

Padmei

27th October 2011, 20:37

Wow Ryan, you've lost 80kgs, your good looks, & had the humour sucked out of you...

Oooh you're not Ryan...:shutup:

Transalper

27th October 2011, 20:41

I got humour, lot's a humour... you may not have caught my quiet edit saying I'm laughing..
I answered because i know Ryan is busy with the calculator as we speak/post working it out. At least that's what he was doing last night.

Anyway, I thought people hated being nannied.. nanny state this nanny state that... nannied like to the point of having their hand's held down to the petrol station.... see more humour. :innocent:

Padmei

27th October 2011, 21:11

Ahhh just saw the edit.:yes:
Not so much worried about the distances between stops but the availbility of fuel at the nominated stops I was thinkng about - I guess this year I will fuel up at every stop.

As far as being nannied - I'm still attached to my wet nurse & no way I'm giving them up...

cooneyr

27th October 2011, 21:43

Distance between fuel stops is a real headach for me. I want to create a route that takes in all the good bits and minimal seal bits. Also want to go past reliable fuel stops. All seems like a good idea right?

I've just come up with my ideal route but the longest leg between fuel stops would be 290km. Those of us with monsta tanks no worries, but bit much me thinks for the average bike. Back to the drawing board to adjust the route to try and include another fuel stop. :facepalm: Got a couple of options - just need to check out how reliable their fuel is and if they are open on a Sunday.

Cheers R

MXNUT

27th October 2011, 21:57

Distance between fuel stops is a real headach for me. I want to create a route that takes in all the good bits and minimal seal bits. Also want to go past reliable fuel stops. All seems like a good idea right?

I've just come up with my ideal route but the longest leg between fuel stops would be 290km. Those of us with monsta tanks no worries, but bit much me things for the average bike. Back to the drawing board to adjust the route to try and include another fuel stop. :facepalm: Got a couple of options - just need to check out how reliable their fuel is and if they are open on a Sunday.

Cheers R

Those of us with smaller fuel tanks really appreciate the effort you are putting in, cheers Ryan

buggsubique

27th October 2011, 22:02

Little red cans on bikes. I carried a 10L on the drz in the 2009 ride. Make your problem everyone elses if the route is good. Hell, even the guzzling AT will be parched at 280km of variable riding. Sounds like a hell of an adventure.

[droid]

_Shrek_

28th October 2011, 07:08

Distance between fuel stops is a real headach for me. Cheers R

what about having gas droped off at that farm we go over before Lawrance, that would save time & gas, only thing is how much!! just a thought...

Skinny_Birdman

28th October 2011, 07:34

I've just come up with my ideal route but the longest leg between fuel stops would be 290km. Those of us with monsta tanks no worries, but bit much me thinks for the average bike.

Cheers R

Baah, there's got to be some compensation for lugging a whale like a Tranny, an @ or a 1200GS around a 1000km route, eh Shrek?

On an unrelated note, does anyone want to go halves in a twin room at the Gladstone? Mrs B is a definite non-starter this year.

Taz

28th October 2011, 08:21

Fuel?? I'll probably have to fill up once.......:)

XF650

28th October 2011, 08:27

On an unrelated note, does anyone want to go halves in a twin room at the Gladstone? Mrs B is a definite non-starter this year.

You could run an auction for that spare bed Skinny - the Gladstone is now fully booked.

For others wanting Pub digs, the Fairlie Hotel is close to the Gladstone & isn't on the accomodation list.
Details here: http://www.mtcooknz.com/mackenzie/product/?product=fairlie-hotel

CrazyFrog

28th October 2011, 08:34

I've booked at Pinewood Motels, the place comes highly recommended, plenty of parking, nice and comfortable motel. With 3 of us to a 2bedroom motel, its only $43pp. Still had vacancies as of Mon 24th Oct

XF650

28th October 2011, 08:55

I've booked at Pinewood Motels, the place comes highly recommended, plenty of parking, nice and comfortable motel. With 3 of us to a 2bedroom motel, its only $35pp. Still had vacancies as of Mon 24th Oct

Bronny & Charlie are great hosts too.

Eddieb

28th October 2011, 11:16

Taz

28th October 2011, 13:19

Ok might fill up twice then just to be safe :lol:

Transalper

28th October 2011, 14:24

lol, because I have a big tank because I have an adventurised bike I'd like to see those lucky bistards enjoying them selves on cool little enduro weapons that haven't upgraded their tanks suffer and have to pack fuel too. :violin:

Actually I'm thinking I'll be carrying a little bottle myself as I'm not sure how thirsty the TA will be two up under DB1K conditions... or even if it's a good idea to try it two up, but then at least I have the room for a small bottle. :shifty::bleh:

Accomidation, I have secured myself and J a room at the Gladstone Friday and at the 'other' Campground in Alex... the Alex Tourist Park (http://www.alexandratouristpark.co.nz/index.html)this time for Saturday night.

Still thinking about Sunday night though I seem to remember thinking staying in Fairlie again was a good idea.

helenoftroy

28th October 2011, 14:58

Baah, there's got to be some compensation for lugging a whale like a Tranny, an @ or a 1200GS around a 1000km route, eh Shrek?

On an unrelated note, does anyone want to go halves in a twin room at the Gladstone? Mrs B is a definite non-starter this year.

Casualty mite be keen if the offer is still there....hes not organized anything yet !:facepalm:

buggsubique

28th October 2011, 16:44

Actually I'm thinking I'll be carrying a little bottle myself as I'm not sure how thirsty the TA will be two up under DB1K conditions... or even if it's a good idea to try it two up, but then at least I have the room for a small bottle. :shifty::bleh:

Same - thinkin about a spare 5L. I have a mate with a stock XLR 250 so I'll likely be carrying 10L for him too.

ADVGD

28th October 2011, 17:11

I've just come up with my ideal route but the longest leg between fuel stops would be 290km.

+1, it's a 1000km adventure ride, not a day loop trail ride.

A couple of options for extending range …

Large tank - $300-$650 (Just Gas Tanks (www.justgastanks.com) or Safari Tanks (www.safaritanks.com.au))

Fuel bladder - US$129-US$144 (Just Gas Tanks (http://justgastanks.com/Fuel-Bladders/c335/index.html))

Rotopax Fuel Packs – US$49 upwards (Rotopax (www.rotopax.com/Gasoline/))

The mates that are joining me on KTMs and haven't ridden a DB1K before are all setting their bikes up with long range tanks, it will be an investment worthwhile and will serve them well for future rides

I have a mate with a stock XLR 250 so I'll likely be carrying 10L for him too.

Crikey, luggin 10 litres of fuel extra, that's gotta be worth a few beers at the pub for sure

Waihou Thumper

28th October 2011, 17:35

Gonna do it....Gonna do it on the Husqvarna, plank seat and all the trimmings....:)
Registered as well. If this is the only ride I do this January, it will be this....Most Definitely....
I have two bladders available, fuel that is.....from liquid containments. I can bring these down as well. One holds approx 4-5 litres, the other is 10-12 litres depending on how much you fill them...allowing for vapour expansion etc in the heat. Let me know if anyone wants one to use....will help with the range factor if you are a bit short. I ain't tankerin' any.....:)
Welcome to share because I have a huge tank! :)

buggsubique

28th October 2011, 17:35

Crikey, luggin 10 litres of fuel extra, that's gotta be worth a few beers at the pub for sure

Gonna tent it, will have a couple spare pairs of undies so bike will have a bit of gear...lets call it a dress rehearsal for something bigger...

I'm taking a week to Head down the west coast, Fjiordland, Catlins, meet up for the DB1k for a squeal around the backcountry then head north through Hanmer and dirty old Molesworth.

Should be about 3.5k by the end of it. :scooter:

mattsdakar

28th October 2011, 17:49

[QUOTE=XF650;1130184123]You could run an auction for that spare bed Skinny - the Gladstone is now fully booked.

Crikey, wasn't expecting the Gladstone to fill so quick!
I just booked a room at the Fairlie Hotel, just down the road, they have 9 other rooms available, you snooze you lose!

buggsubique

28th October 2011, 17:58

As a side issue, I'll be hiring a beacon for my trip These guys (http://www.rescuebeaconhire.co.nz/)seem pretty reasonable at $8 per day. Anyone else gonna carry one for the DB1K?

Skinny_Birdman

28th October 2011, 19:46

Casualty mite be keen if the offer is still there....hes not organized anything yet !:facepalm:

Ta, have texted him. Struan, I didn't have a room lined up at the Gladstone, I just didn't expect it to chock up so quick:shit:! I guess I'll go with the Pinewood, Mrs B and I stayed there on the way back last year, it was great.

_Shrek_

28th October 2011, 20:09

Casualty mite be keen if the offer is still there....hes not organized anything yet !:facepalm:

where did we stay Helen? as I've not organized anything either, :innocent:

helenoftroy

28th October 2011, 20:56

where did we stay Helen? as I've not organized anything either, :innocent:

Hiya Keith - was the Fairlie Top 10, 0800 324754:yes:

_Shrek_

28th October 2011, 20:57

Hiya Keith - was the Fairlie Top 10, 0800 324754:yes:

:love: :hug: top lady thankyou

cooneyr

28th October 2011, 21:14

what about having gas droped off at that farm we go over before Lawrance, that would save time & gas, only thing is how much!! just a thought...

Steady fella. All going to plan we're not going through the farm this year. ;)

+1, it's a 1000km adventure ride, not a day loop trail ride.

Yep it is, so to make life easier for yourself gear up for a 300km range. Don't panic yet those of you with little tanks. Got a couple of rural fuel stops I'm going to talk to about opening for us. Alternatively there is always taking a detour back to Alex for fuel.

.... Anyone else gonna carry one for the DB1K?

Yep. PLB. Always carry one on ADV rides - right hand pocket of my jacket. SWMBO decided we needed one a few years back when we started doing two up together through places like the rainbow.

Cheers R

Woodman

29th October 2011, 07:45

Yep it is, so to make life easier for yourself gear up for a 300km range.

Cheers R

Oh good, don't need to fill up.

Accomodation, now that the gladstone is full , what was that place we stayed at last year when we arrived late on sunday night/monday morning.

Padmei

29th October 2011, 11:51

Oh good, don't need to fill up.

Accomodation, now that the gladstone is full , what was that place we stayed at last year when we arrived late on sunday night/monday morning.

Woodman- I still need a place to sleep however apparently i snore really really loudly & it's getting louder. If you find a 2 bedrm place & want no sleep I'll go halves with ya or if you find a couple of singles I'll take one, or I could get off my arse & do it myself...

or take a tent & keep a whole campground awake...:facepalm:

EDIT: I actually got off my arse (well didn't really just reached across for the phone) & got a cabin at each campground for the approriate nites.

NordieBoy

29th October 2011, 18:55

Which camp grounds?
My arse needs getting off too.

Woodman

29th October 2011, 19:12

Woodman- I still need a place to sleep however apparently i snore really really loudly & it's getting louder. If you find a 2 bedrm place & want no sleep I'll go halves with ya or if you find a couple of singles I'll take one, or I could get off my arse & do it myself...

or take a tent & keep a whole campground awake...:facepalm:

EDIT: I actually got off my arse (well didn't really just reached across for the phone) & got a cabin at each campground for the approriate nites.

Snore, fcuk i could show you snoring if you really want snoring. seriously need to do something about it, but anyway, how many beds in your cabin, cos if theres a spare and you don't mind sharing i am keen.

If not then I will have to get off my ass too.

BTW wots a tent?

Padmei

29th October 2011, 19:51

Fairle & alex campgrounds. I have single bed cbins cos my rep preceded me & they said there was no damn way they were gonna let my lungs loose on the population.

_Shrek_

30th October 2011, 07:52

Fairle & alex campgrounds. I have single bed cbins cos my rep preceded me & they said there was no damn way they were gonna let my lungs loose on the population.

well I'd share a room with ya coz I don't hear me or any one else :laugh:

cold comfort

30th October 2011, 12:29

Waihou Thumper

30th October 2011, 17:29

There are 8 spare beds in a shearers quarters approx 30km from Fairlie, self contained, pot belly, all you need is bed linen....
This is Mt Dalgety Station. Keeping it rustic and rural, should be a blast out there, underneath the stars......
I know it a bit out of town, but could be, no will be fun! Get up early in the morning, trundle down the road, by the time you get to Fairlie, you are well and truly warmed up for the next 500 odd Kms riding...:)

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buggsubique

30th October 2011, 18:08

Woodman

30th October 2011, 19:10

I'm thinkin I'm just gonna rock on up and see what's left. Me, my tent, my bike cover...we'll be sweet...:facepalm:

that sounds like more of an adventure than pubbing it. I like it, now where do i get one of those tent things?

Transalper

31st October 2011, 16:01

81 days to go until the (from) 5pm meet n greet at the Gladstone in Fairlie.

That's 11 weeks + 4 days.....

Actually now its like this...
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Pft! it's Christchurch time but Fairlie meet.

Skinny_Birdman

31st October 2011, 18:26

Pft! it's Christchurch time but Fairlie meet.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/71/Frink.png
"Hoy-Glavin"

Crim

1st November 2011, 19:13

that sounds like more of an adventure than pubbing it. I like it, now where do i get one of those tent things?

http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/BYRTBN0CT/title/beyond-cycle-2-tent

Can't go wrong less than a hundy..............and I think, from reading the "guff" that this one comes with a girl to put it up for you- tent is 0.0022 of a tonne but unless she is blow up (and you'd need to ask round the NADS for weight involved in those) she might add a bit??

NordieBoy

1st November 2011, 20:57

http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/BYRTBN0CT/title/beyond-cycle-2-tent

Can't go wrong less than a hundy..............and I think, from reading the "guff" that this one comes with a girl to put it up for you- tent is 0.0022 of a tonne but unless she is blow up (and you'd need to ask round the NADS for weight involved in those) she might add a bit??

Reasonable tent. The pole does need to be shortened 12cm else it will not work. The manufacturer/importer deny any problem and say you're not putting it up properly.

You've got to stake out the floor first and the single pole is self supporting.
Not too bad $$/weight wise.

At the moment, I'll be using mine as I havn't adventure tented since Big River in Feb 2009.

Transalper

9th November 2011, 17:40

Decided I'm definitely staying in Fairlie again on the Sunday night so have booked the room at the Glad for that night too, so hopefully will be able to catch up with a few people somewhere there around sunset.

_Shrek_

9th November 2011, 18:53

I have booked a room at the Top 10 4beds may change it to a unit if a few of ya want to share, that encludes you Padders :facepalm:

Crim

9th November 2011, 19:07

staying in Fairlie again on the Sunday night so have booked the room at the Glad for that night too,

I am a Friday Sunday Gladstone boy and a cabin at the campground in Alex :niceone: pays to book early!

cooneyr

9th November 2011, 20:31

Checked out a couple of tweaks to the route over the weekend. Also found a not too far off route fuel option to break up the 290km ish leg. I'm about to work on the route and upload it to the website map and will get the GPS file and roll chart up in the next week or so.

Substituting a bunch of river crossings for one slightly more serious one.

Couple of pics from the weekend. Snow made things a little chilly but fun to ride in.
250350

250351

250352

Woodman

9th November 2011, 20:54

I have booked a room at the Top 10 4beds may change it to a unit if a few of ya want to share, that encludes you Padders :facepalm:

is that at fairlie? for friday and Sunday? Mr. Shreksta, Cos I am keen as if there are spare beds left.

Don't snore much:no:

ADVGD

9th November 2011, 21:06

Decided I'm definitely staying in Fairlie again on the Sunday night...

I have booked a room at the Top 10...

I am a Friday Sunday Gladstone...

Good stuff, I'm staying at Gladstone on Sunday also, will catch you all up for a beer :drinkup: Continuing on down South from Monday on for an extra month of riding and linking in with Monstaman's Dust To Dobson ride, its a tough life I tell ya :p

Checked out a couple of tweaks to the route over the weekend... Good job mate

cynna

10th November 2011, 01:39

i had already booked in for the sunday as well. the ride home wasnt that much fun last year

Buddha#81

11th November 2011, 09:57

i had already booked in for the sunday as well. the ride home wasnt that much fun last year

it was fine......good company, comfort I remember getting a ribbing on Friday night for trailing the bikes:msn-wink:

Cary

11th November 2011, 10:09

250438

Should do the job :)

Taz

11th November 2011, 19:57

250438

Should do the job :)

Almost as good as a KTM 640A Eh?Eh? :)

Cary and I are also booked into the Gladstone on Sunday night.

buggsubique

11th November 2011, 20:22

250438

Should do the job :)

Nice looking bike mate.

Transalper

11th November 2011, 20:28

I like the way those big tanks make the XR's look too.

buggsubique

11th November 2011, 20:32

I like the way those big tanks make the XR's look too.

Strong contender for my next Adv bike me reckons...:headbang:

Cary

12th November 2011, 06:19

Almost as good as a KTM 640A Eh?Eh? :)
You KTM guys always go on about how big yours are and how long you can go for.......:laugh:

cooneyr

13th November 2011, 12:43

Strong contender for my next Adv bike me reckons...:headbang:

Nice one for sale here (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-423215539.htm). Ya'd better learn the knack to kicking over a bike though :msn-wink:

And I don't mean like this vid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zibj7KnjClk), though it is the best use for a KLR :bleh:

Cheers R

Eddieb

13th November 2011, 18:40

I like the way those big tanks make the XR's look too.

Agreed, they do look the business.

Padmei

13th November 2011, 19:27

cooneyr

13th November 2011, 19:55

What do you southern guys recommend for a 650 to get thru all the challenge bits successfully? I've not seen the gnarly bits - would knobblier tyres make a great deal of difference more than E07s? Is it traction on muddy surfaces, loose clayey stones, or largeish ruts/ rocks that are the problem?

What ya mean. I've taken a 950 Adv through all of it (twice or more) with a half worn E-07 rear and well worn D606 front. :bleh:

The challenge south of Kurow is mostly loose rock. There is some silt/clay mixed with rock on part of the hill climb and just pure silt/clay across some of the flats. Should all be ridable with E07 even in the wet though obviously slower in the wet. North of Lawrence is a bunch of silt/clay with ruts ranging from shallow to footpeg depth that was generally wet last year. Few had some fun in this and knobblies would be a help but the km's of this isn't huge.

There is a bit of every surface in this ride but it is mostly gravel/rock. Your choice re tyres but if you want the all round traction but not best anywhere a E09 or similar but if you prefer to use a E07 or simiar then that will do the trick as well. I'm using a Mitas C-17 front and C-02 rear this year but I'm riding a bike that doesn't weight much (anything) and is kinda fun with a bit of traction.

Cheers R

Padmei

14th November 2011, 06:55

Thanks for clearing that up Ryan.
getting closer now!!

monchopper

15th November 2011, 03:06

Nice one for sale here (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-423215539.htm). Ya'd better learn the knack to kicking over a bike though :msn-wink:

And I don't mean like this vid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zibj7KnjClk), though it is the best use for a KLR :bleh:

Cheers R

Holy shit road reg'd bike are expensive in NZ. (I already knew this).

Co-incidentally I've been keeping an eye out for a mate in the UK

Check this out in the UK for $3500 (1/3 of the miles as well!)
XR650/250931322180?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item3a6cac1d44#ht_500wt_1361 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/honda-xr-650-r-/250931322180?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item3a6cac1d44#ht_500wt_1361)

Lets import a container of them!

cooneyr

16th November 2011, 10:26

Guys check this out. Pre made roll chart holder for sale at Torpedo 7. Need to measure old roll chart to check if it would fit. I can provide an A5 wide (about 3x the width) version of the roll chart that will fit for width.

Seems it mounts to handle bar brace bar (top bar).

http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/T7TO4NNER

Cheers R

Underground

16th November 2011, 13:24

Looks like a good thing,
If you made a wider chart would the print be bigger ?
The only problem I have with the small one is being able to focus my worn out old eyes on the print.

javahead

16th November 2011, 14:30

Looks like a good thing,
If you made a wider chart would the print be bigger ?
The only problem I have with the small one is being able to focus my worn out old eyes on the print.

Last year Ryan sent us the .rbf file so we could make wider scrolls with bigger text and room for extra notes. It was good to be able to read it more easily, and not load Ryan with yet another task. If we can do this again for 2012 then its easy to share with anyone that uses a wider roadbook.

cooneyr

16th November 2011, 15:23

Last year Ryan sent us the .rbf file so we could make wider scrolls with bigger text and room for extra notes. It was good to be able to read it more easily, and not load Ryan with yet another task. If we can do this again for 2012 then its easy to share with anyone that uses a wider roadbook.

Was hoping you or Topo might chime in. I think the text was bigger but can't confirm till tonight. No problem for me to create another version of it at A5 and put up a link.

Also what was the dimention of the roll chart when on one spool. The holder is only 68mm deep i.e. roll chart at start of ride needs to propbably have a diameter of less than 60mm. 1000km of instructions is a lot of paper to roll up and drives me to be as efficient as possible with text sizes/drawings.

I've just emailed T7 about a bulk order. If they are happy to talk I'll post details here.

Cheers R

topo

16th November 2011, 18:47

The full roll will fit no problem, i guess last years one was only 40mm(ish) in diameter.

At that price i think you should scrap the gps side of things eh:niceone:

cooneyr

16th November 2011, 19:52

The full roll will fit no problem, i guess last years one was only 40mm(ish) in diameter.

At that price i think you should scrap the gps side of things eh:niceone:

Thanks for confirming the diameter of a roll. You reckon people would cope with only a roll chart. There would be abandoned bikes for lack of fuel all over central I reckon. Hmmm on second thoughts . . . .

Couple of sample pages. First one set up to print at A5 (portrait) and the second the traditional sizing. Definitely easier to read the A5 size chart. Comparing the two layouts for the 2010 roll chart you'd need 12 pages (A5 two per A4 page) vs 8 pages (double sided) for the traditional. I'll provide both options on the website with the A5 version already set up to print two per page.

250800250803

Cheers R

topo

16th November 2011, 20:46

Thanks for confirming the diameter of a roll. You reckon people would cope with only a roll chart. There would be abandoned bikes for lack of fuel all over central I reckon. Hmmm on second thoughts . . . .

250800250803

Cheers R

It's Supposed to be an ADVENTURE ride isn't it:msn-wink:

NordieBoy

16th November 2011, 20:54

It's Supposed to be an ADVENTURE ride isn't it:msn-wink:

SBC this time?

Scooter Boyz Challenge?

cooneyr

16th November 2011, 21:11

SBC this time?

Scooter Boyz Challenge?

Feel free. The only two who have completed a Small Bore (125cc) Challenge took 22hrs 45 mins. If you think you can complete the ride on a scooter (regardless of CC) in less than 24 hours good luck. I'd be interested to see it completed it even 36 out of 48 hours.

Have I laid down the gauntlet enough for you Nordie :msn-wink:

Cheers R

NordieBoy

16th November 2011, 21:13

Feel free. The only two who have completed a Small Bore (125cc) Challenge took 24hrs 45 mins. If you think you can complete the ride on a scooter (regardless of CC) in less than 24 hours good luck. I'd be interested to see it completed it even 36 out of 48 hours.

Have I laid down the gauntlet enough for you Nordie :msn-wink:

Cheers R

How about completing it on a DR without blowing 3rd gear?

XF650

16th November 2011, 21:42

The full roll will fit no problem, i guess last years one was only 40mm(ish) in diameter.

At that price i think you should scrap the gps side of things eh:niceone:

...or put ya GPS inside the route sheet holder....

Skinny_Birdman

17th November 2011, 07:49

Feel free. The only two who have completed a Small Bore (125cc) Challenge took 24hrs 45 mins. If you think you can complete the ride on a scooter (regardless of CC) in less than 24 hours good luck. I'd be interested to see it completed it even 36 out of 48 hours.

Have I laid down the gauntlet enough for you Nordie :msn-wink:

Cheers R

What the hell man? We finished it in 22 hours 45 min. Or there about. Moving time was something like 18 hours. If you are going to try an SBC, I recommend starting in the morning. Worst. Night. Ever.

cooneyr

17th November 2011, 14:15

What the hell man? We finished it in 22 hours 45 min. Or there about. Moving time was something like 18 hours. If you are going to try an SBC, I recommend starting in the morning. Worst. Night. Ever.

Look again :msn-wink: I meant to say 23 - 45.

You reckon you would feel better arriving back at 0345 in the morning?

Cheers R