Hawke's Bay Ride Outs - is anyone there?

[GMcC]

more...............

[GMcC]

etc..................

[GMcC]

done....................

[bart]

I haven't got far with the photos. Busy week at work.

Here's a little teaser though.

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/IMG_9194.jpg

[Woodman]

I haven't got far with the photos. Busy week at work.

Here's a little teaser though.



What is that bike? Its pretty cool, and that shot is a goodie Bart.:banana:

[bart]

What is that bike? Its pretty cool, and that shot is a goodie Bart.:banana:


I like the pic, but it's a shame I have to reduce the resolution so far to fit within the rules here.

XRJohny's new toy.

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[GPS MAN]

Man, Johnny ~ that bike rocks:headbang:

I can tell all of you, it looks lots better in person:drool:

[GSers]

I haven't got far with the photos. Busy week at work.

Here's a little teaser though.

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/IMG_9194.jpg

Slideways Johnny, way to go :msn-wink:
Good to catch up with everyone at the museum, we had a good day out.
Catch up again soon
GSers

[Night Falcon]

I like the pic, but it's a shame I have to reduce the resolution so far to fit within the rules here.

XRJohny's new toy.

there are less and less people posting photos on kb due to their posting laws....so the mods will be happy but i think we all loose. You can post them on ADVrider and just put the link on here.

[XRJohnny]

Thanks again to Ross for organising one hell of a ride. Remember guys, it's like doing TWICE the distance on a small bike!
Great video flick Nite Falc. Thanks to Wade & Gerrard for your favourable comments about my little scooter.
Hey Woodman, it's a 2001 Honda FTR223 Tracker. Just a Jap Domestic Market commuter that uses the electric start 230 engine with CV carby & 5 speed box. Its styled on the famous USA FlatTrack 750cc racers. It is a lot of fun & gets heaps of attention.
I was not impressed though, trying to catch that little DR200 on the highway, back from Waipuk to Hastings! :weep:
Seems like that little black bike finds an extra few MPH in top speed when it knows it's heading for home!!:wacko:
Looks like i will have to dig out that Hot XR200R motor i have hidden away, cos it ain't no fun bein beaten by a Girl on a SMALLER capacity bike! :pinch:

[bart]

Here's a nice one...


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[Waipukbiker]

Yeah, I reckon she has a sneaky "Going home gear" fitted to it and a NOS bottle hidden under the seat.
Prob wanted to get home in a hurry to practise her banana dancing :wari:

[bart]

Another...

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/misc/IMG_9138.jpg

[DR Girl]

Yeah, I reckon she has a sneaky "Going home gear" fitted to it and a NOS bottle hidden under the seat.
Prob wanted to get home in a hurry to practise her banana dancing :wari:

:Oi: Dammm it Ross, I forgot all about the Banana Dance challenge with Marty didn't I ? . . . . & I HAD been practising LOL :msn-wink:
Less wind resistance, half the body weight & one tooth less on the counter shaft sprocket would have helped a lot.
Is this going to be Suzi / Honda challenge ?

[bart]

Dust? What dust...

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[bart]

Here's another good one...

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I'll post a heap as thumbnails when I get a chance

[bart]

Here's what I like to see. Always a crowd pleaser...

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[bart]

Man, so many photos

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[bart]

more.......

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[bart]

More........


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[bart]

you guessed it, even more

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[bart]

This one's worthy of a large(ish) photo

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[bart]

Trebuwhatyacallit

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[GPS MAN]

That Rocked:eek5:

[Night Falcon]

cool shots Bart...got any hi rez ones of the dirt tracker and my lame wheelie for my new screen saver

[bart]

cool shots Bart...got any hi rez ones of the dirt tracker and my lame wheelie for my new screen saver

Uploading as we speak. Will let you know when it's done. :yes:

Big job this photo stuff

[NordieBoy]

FTR223 FTW!



(Edit: If I type in capitals, it's because I actually want capitals, I don't want to have to put in a bunch of lower case crap to balance it out...)

[bart]

OK, heres the link to higher res photos of the ones already done, and heaps more.

https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=41F768DBF8A6F0CE!1811

You can get to it through my signature also, under 'Ranges Ride 24-11-12'

Right click on the photo you want and 'View original' is probably the easiest way.

Cheers,
Bart

[Waipukbiker]

I suggested to Lex that he stand up a big sheet of ply or something out in the paddock with a Harley painted on it and use the Trebuchet to throw old 2 stroke bikes at it.:D

[bart]

I suggested to Lex that he stand up a big sheet of ply or something out in the paddock with a Harley painted on it and use the Trebuchet to throw old 2 stroke bikes at it.:D

I'd rather paint a picture of an old 2 stroke bike on a sheet of ply and throw Harleys at it (with a lit rag pokeing out of the gas tank). :shutup:

[Night Falcon]

I'd rather paint a picture of an old 2 stroke bike on a sheet of ply and throw Harleys at it (with a lit rag pokeing out of the gas tank). :shutup:

paint red bulls eye on the harley tank and gets some cannon practice in. thats what I'm talkin bout :Punk:


Actually, that cannon looked lighter than a harley :laugh:

[bart]

Awesome....

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[Waipukbiker]

Thanks for all the photos Bart, Bloody amazing shots of Lex's Toys. he reckons he is looking at some more so a return visit may be on the cards one day.

[R650R]

Thanks for all the photos Bart, Bloody amazing shots of Lex's Toys. he reckons he is looking at some more so a return visit may be on the cards one day.

Plus one on that. Loved the shot looking almost straight down from top of bank. Hope your gears surviving all the dust exposure.

[bart]

Thanks for all the photos Bart, Bloody amazing shots of Lex's Toys. he reckons he is looking at some more so a return visit may be on the cards one day.

I'll definately go back again one day. Big boys toys.


Plus one on that. Loved the shot looking almost straight down from top of bank. Hope your gears surviving all the dust exposure.

You'll notice I'm always way out in front of way behind in dusty conditions. You can see the gaps in my K&N air filter. I might as well not have one. The camera has had a hammering over the last 4 years and is still hanging in. Getting towards 20 000 shots without a service, been wet a few times, shaken like shit, and just doesn't want to die. I've buggered a lens though.

Cheers

[R650R]

You'll notice I'm always way out in front of way behind in dusty conditions. You can see the gaps in my K&N air filter. I might as well not have one. The camera has had a hammering over the last 4 years and is still hanging in. Getting towards 20 000 shots without a service, been wet a few times, shaken like shit, and just doesn't want to die. I've buggered a lens though.

Cheers

Yeah my old 500D with 18-200 been a bit wet and dusty a few times too and survived. Just had a sensor clean and for sale along with a few other bits at photoworks on Hastings st in Napier.

You could always plug the holes with some mattress foam, I'm sure thats what Suzuki uses in the factory standard ones, they look awful! :)

[Waipukbiker]

For those of you that were on the ride, the top of the hill on Wakarara rd before we dropped down through the gate to the river. This morning it was under snow.:shit:

[GPS MAN]

Glad it was warm and dry when we were there:scooter:

[Night Falcon]

doubt there will be any snow there today!!:sunny:

[GPS MAN]

For sure:bash:

[DR Girl]

As always. . . . AWESOME FOTO'S BART!! :Punk:
We are so lucky to have you . . . . you make us & our bikes look . . . . SO GOOD !!! :yeah::ride::yes:
Many thanks as you are always rushing ahead, finding the perfect spot, then waiting for us all . . . . & this year . . . . we came with our dust !:dodge::lol:

[bart]

As always. . . . AWESOME FOTO'S BART!! :Punk:
We are so lucky to have you . . . . you make us & our bikes look . . . . SO GOOD !!! :yeah::ride::yes:
Many thanks as you are always rushing ahead, finding the perfect spot, then waiting for us all . . . . & this year . . . . we came with our dust !:dodge::lol:

Awww shucks. It's really just an excuse for me to ride really fast and get out in front of the dust. :shutup:

It's a bit like fishing (but without dealing with stinky fish). You really don't know what you're going to get. Sometimes I go home with no good photos, but days like the other day you get a heap of awesome shots.

[Waipukbiker]

Yeah, Thanks again mate for the awesome photos. Lex was impressed with the photos you took of his "Toys"

[Waipukbiker]

Ok you lot, this is for a social get together prior to Xmas, Sat the 22nd at the Classic Club Rooms, Club opens at 2.30 pm and its opposite the Mangaroa Cemetry. There will be heaps of bikes there so we need to get some Adv bikes there to add some "Reality" to the occasion.
Myself and xrJohny are members there anyway and the club is inviting friends of members along so keep that afternoon free and hope to see you all there.

Ross

[bart]

Ok you lot, this is for a social get together prior to Xmas, Sat the 22nd at the Classic Club Rooms, Club opens at 2.30 pm and its opposite the Mangaroa Cemetry. There will be heaps of bikes there so we need to get some Adv bikes there to add some "Reality" to the occasion.
Myself and xrJohny are members there anyway and the club is inviting friends of members along so keep that afternoon free and hope to see you all there.

Ross

Sorry, way too busy that day. X-mas work do from hell. Starting wayyyyyy earlier then that too.

[GPS MAN]

Pretty close to Christmas...have to see how things workout...

Will keep you posted as to my attendance

[Night Falcon]

I'm can't make it Ross, too many other engagements, but thanks for the invite mate. I'm fully booked every weekend to 2013....its good to be so popular :no:

[DR Girl]

I will see a bit closer to the day Ross. Thanks for the invite
You enjoy yourself Marty :wings: Don't over do it though :msn-wink:

[Waipukbiker]

Yeah, Im aware that its a pretty mad time of the year to fit everything in but just thought Ide throw it out there and see what happens.
The classic club have their monthly ride on the last Sat of each month and end up at the club rooms for a few afterwards, the rides last for about 1.5 to 2 hrs and maybe its something we could do with them, yeah its a roady ride but its a ride and if there are no Adv rides happening then its an excuse to get together and give the bikes a run. They are an awesome bunch of people in the club and we would be made most welcome.

[R650R]

Ok you lot, this is for a social get together prior to Xmas, Sat the 22nd at the Classic Club Rooms, Club opens at 2.30 pm and its opposite the Mangaroa Cemetry. There will be heaps of bikes there so we need to get some Adv bikes there to add some "Reality" to the occasion.
Myself and xrJohny are members there anyway and the club is inviting friends of members along so keep that afternoon free and hope to see you all there.

Ross

I'll prob drop by Ross, might even stop in before then and check out the classic scene. Might be able to shift some old iron thats holding up our firewood stack. :)

[Waipukbiker]

Mid day low tides this Friday (28th) so whos up for a ride down the beaches and some shingle to Porangahau and back for something to do.

[Night Falcon]

love too but I'm in oz at present. Went for a spin down that way few days ago though...brillant but lots of folks on the beaches to look out for.

[R650R]

Mid day low tides this Friday (28th) so whos up for a ride down the beaches and some shingle to Porangahau and back for something to do.

Would have been interested Ross but was still coming back the long way from wanganui street races. Was a few adventure bikes at the Whangamomona Republic Hotel but think most of them were rentals/german tourists.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8081/8316528039_54447579b0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/media-rp/8316528039/)
20121227_4070 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/media-rp/8316528039/) by Raymond Perrett Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/media-rp/), on Flickr


This one might be NZ local though?
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20121227_4084 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/media-rp/8317580760/) by Raymond Perrett Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/media-rp/), on Flickr

[Waipukbiker]

Jeez, few dollars worth of bikes parked at that pub.

[Night Falcon]

Went for a quick ride up the gwavas yesterday and it was awsome. They had buldozed a fire brake for about 2ks which I rode back and forwards heaps of times, sliding, wheelieing and grinning like a chesire cat. Could be a good bit to add to the RRRR if there's time!

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[Waipukbiker]

Hoon, Have you settled on a 250 yet?

[Night Falcon]

Hoon, Have you settled on a 250 yet?

DRZ is my first choice if i can get one at the right price. I like the look of the gas gas pampera but have never riden or even seen one in the flesh err i mean metal :no: At least with the DRZ theres heaps of them around so shouldn't be too long to wait till one comes up....I hope!

[R650R]

Went for a quick ride up the gwavas yesterday and it was awsome. They had buldozed a fire brake for about 2ks which I rode back and forwards heaps of times, sliding, wheelieing and grinning like a chesire cat. Could be a good bit to add to the RRRR if there's time!


cool looks like fun.

Sorry Ross I clean forgot about Saturday... About 2pm I was sitting out in the sun thinking what have i forgotten :facepalm:

[GPS MAN]

Hey Marty ~ enjoyed the pics...

Good luck on the 250 choice...it's a hard one for sure...

[bart]

DRZ is my first choice if i can get one at the right price. I like the look of the gas gas pampera but have never riden or even seen one in the flesh err i mean metal :no: At least with the DRZ theres heaps of them around so shouldn't be too long to wait till one comes up....I hope!

I think you'll be disapointed in a 250. You could always just strip all the crap off the 690. It's only 20kg heavier with an extra 34 horsepower. If you want a fat, gutless, Suzuki, I'll swap you mine. :laugh:

[GPS MAN]

I think you'll be disapointed in a 250. You could always just strip all the crap off the 690. It's only 20kg heavier with an extra 34 horsepower. If you want a fat, gutless, Suzuki, I'll swap you mine. :laugh:

Aw Bart ~ You know you love that black beast:laugh:

[Night Falcon]

I think you'll be disapointed in a 250. You could always just strip all the crap off the 690. It's only 20kg heavier with an extra 34 horsepower. If you want a fat, gutless, Suzuki, I'll swap you mine. :laugh:

I love my crap :shifty: I'm really after a slow low geared trials bike but with a seat and built some time this century. The 690 is way to highly geared for slow stuff...maybe a 125 might be better?

If that fat susie of yours is so gutless how come your always miles out in front of everyone with camera ready, deck chair spread out and latte in ya hand waiting for the rest of us to show up <_<

[Waipukbiker]

Might know of a road legal DRZ250 in Taupo, will check tonight.

[bart]

Aw Bart ~ You know you love that black beast:laugh:

Yeah, it actualy does the job surprisingly well....but perhaps not as well as an orange beast....




If that fat susie of yours is so gutless how come your always miles out in front of everyone with camera ready, deck chair spread out and latte in ya hand waiting for the rest of us to show up <_<

It's not that fast....I just don't slow down for corners. :laugh:

[Waipukbiker]

Marty, the DRZ250 in Taupo will be for sale in a couple of months if you can possibly bear to wait that long.

[R650R]

Just a heads up. went through Waipunga/darky spur, Waiokau rd today, lots of random soft patches where they have done some maintainance, rest of road is quite clean and fast. Electrical trucks up there also putting new HV transmission lines in at various locations. And the farmer wasn't joking when he told me there were two Texas Long Horn bulls :shit: at the bottom of hill when he asked how far the others had roamed. :)

[DR Girl]

Just a heads up. . . . And the farmer wasn't joking when he told me there were two Texas Long Horn bulls :shit: at the bottom of hill when he asked how far the others had roamed. :)

This sounds like it could be fun Raymond . . . hope they bike friendly LOL:laugh:

[Waipukbiker]

Apparently they love chasing little bikes Robin:laugh:

[R650R]

Was going to stop for a photo but then one of them gave me the look lol Glad I was wearing textiles and not deadcow skin lol

[DR Girl]

Apparently they love chasing little bikes Robin:laugh:

That's because they can catch them :facepalm::laugh:

[DR Girl]

Was going to stop for a photo but then one of them gave me the look lol Glad I was wearing textiles and not deadcow skin lol

Exactly . . . they would have made mince out of you if you had been :msn-wink::cry:

[Waipukbiker]

OK, Just to clear something up here, KIWIGIRL is real ( I checked and you can interpret that any way you like) and is not our mate up to his old tricks again. Her name is Donna and she is a member of the Classic Club.

[Night Falcon]

OK, Just to clear something up here, KIWIGIRL is real ( I checked and you can interpret that any way you like) and is not our mate up to his old tricks again. Her name is Donna and she is a member of the Classic Club.

Nice detective work Ross...wink wink nudge nuge, say no more :shifty: Oh and welcome to KB KG :niceone:

[Waihou Thumper]

Mum and Dad now live in Kimbolton....I am heading down there this weekend, taking the scenic route of course :)
I know it ain't Hawkes Bay but we do criss cross over the ranges fellas aye?
Plan is to do back roads and take over 12 hours to get there :) and of course maybe a long way home as well....
Sitting here looking at Mapsource and wondering on a good route.....
I have our RRRR here, so that might come in useful....

[DR Girl]

Yes, welcome kiwigirl. What Yamaha do you ride ?:ride:
Look foward to another local 'girl' to ride with :niceone:

[Waipukbiker]

Those of us that made it to my cuzzies farm in Wairoa and the ones that didnt quite make it have unanimously declared that we will do it again, Circle the 6th of April on ya calender, This time the ride will start in Wairoa to maximise the time on the property. This would suit smaller bikes if you can lay your sticky paws on something. Doable with bigger bikes but you will be working harder with the higher gearing as this property aint flat. Looks like Wade might be trailering his orange beastie up there and looks like another trailer will have an XR200 twin shocker on plus a KL250 twin shocker and a DR200. So dig out the old chook chasers for some serios farm riding.
I will sort out a start time nearer the day.

[fridayflash]

count me in on cr230 ross..........see you at the club tomorrow? ill be doing the ride

[Waipukbiker]

Yup, I will be doing the ride and back to the club after, may be room on a trailer for your bike, c you at the club anyway.

[GPS MAN]

I will make this ride....well, atleast I am going to try:niceone:

[XRJohnny]

I would like to do this ride. Will need to catch a ride on a trailer though.
I will be fitting my FlatTracker motor into the " Fastest XR200 in NZ "
We will see how it goes.
Thanks again to Ross for being ON The Spot & knowing what to do when Ang had her crash last Saturday.

[Waipukbiker]

No worries mate, was good to to see you and Ang at the club today, should be able to fit you on to a trailer somewhere. Think Edde was planning on trailering his CRF230 up there too, may be room for 2

[bart]

No worries mate, was good to to see you and Ang at the club today, should be able to fit you on to a trailer somewhere. Think Edde was planning on trailering his CRF230 up there too, may be room for 2

What is this? Sounds more like a trail ride. Getting there is half of the fun...

Bloody trailer trash

[Night Falcon]

What is this? Sounds more like a trail ride. Getting there is half of the fun...

Bloody trailer trash

I'm with you Bart, blimin pikers :nono: hopefully there will be some room on a trailer for my trials bike...if I can find one :-)

[DR Girl]

I would like to do this ride. Will need to catch a ride on a trailer though.
I will be fitting my FlatTracker motor into the " Fastest XR200 in NZ "
We will see how it goes.
Thanks again to Ross for being ON The Spot & knowing what to do when Ang had her crash last Saturday.

Shame, the 223 Honda flat tracker is so damaged. :crybaby::cry: So glad Bart got all those cool pics of it on Ranges Ride & that Ang is ok.

[DR Girl]

I'm with you Bart, blimin pikers :nono: hopefully there will be some room on a trailer for my trials bike...if I can find one :-)

I've ridden some trials bikes back in the late 70's, mind you just a 'play' on them . . . a TL250, Montessa. AWESOME !!!
Follow your dream buddy:wari:

Will be picking up our 1990 XR200 from the Honda Shop as it's been running poorly. Replaced manifold gasket, fixed a leak in header pipe & did the timing. Said it's running sweet now. NB It has DR250 forks & disc brake. All yours if you want to join the trailer trash Marty??

Most of the bikes going now on this trail ride are non road legal bike's other then mine & Wade's so if I can be driven back after a hard day's riding with a cold RTD or beer in my hand I will be happy :doobey::Punk::wings: LOL Who's going to drive the family falcon & trailer for me?

[GPS MAN]

Hey there ~ Trailer Trash checking in..

There will be one space on my trailer..

fyi....

Hey, Bart...I might trailer the KTM down to the RRRR ....Trailer Trash!!!!!:baby:

[Waipukbiker]

Was thinking about turning this ride into 2 parts, the farm ride is the trail ride and the adventure ride is dodging the cops on chook chasers getting there and back.

As discussed, I will claim a place on your trailer Robin and drive the 'Coon" if need be, is there room for a 3rd bike on there?, I will only be bringing the 2fiddy now as my son has higher priorities like a new girlfriend.

I reckon 9.00 in Wairoa, main st opposite Oslers bakery( Still the best in the country) There are picnic tables down on the river bank. The farm is about 20min from there.

[DR Girl]

Looking forward to Sat. Hoping I won't get pinged riding my 200 into town with no back light, indicators or number plate to get my back tyre changed to my new K760.

Have torn ligaments or badly bruised right ribs water skiing yesterday in choppy Lake Taupo. Just the way I hit the water. Carried on, but paying the price for it now :shit:

Hoping I will be back to full fitness by Sat :woohoo:

[Waipukbiker]

Ouch Robyn, Hope you can get it sorted quickly, The ride wouldnt be the same without the mighty 200 Some of the farm will be fairly technical but good strapping will help if its not fully healed.
While on the subject of next Sat, The days are still pretty warm so having plenty to drink will be important cos we suffered from Dehydration last time. The work effort will be a lot higher than our normal rides due to the terrain (It aint flat mate).
Protective gear will be up to the individual, It will be all slow (ish) going, helmets and boots at least but its about staying cool enough to concentrate as well.

[GPS MAN]

Looking forward to it, Ross!:yes:

Changed the gearing on the 530..should be set:sunny:

[Night Falcon]

Looking forward to Sat. Hoping I won't get pinged riding my 200 into town with no back light, indicators or number plate to get my back tyre changed to my new K760.

Have torn ligaments or badly bruised right ribs water skiing yesterday in choppy Lake Taupo. Just the way I hit the water. Carried on, but paying the price for it now :shit:

Hoping I will be back to full fitness by Sat :woohoo:

you and Nic both in the wars! :gob: Lots of deep heat and no arm waving will make you bettererer ;)

[GPS MAN]

Well, I have room on my trailer for another bike...should anyone need a space/ride?

Bart informs me he is not going to be able to make this one.....

Looking forward to it:niceone:

[Night Falcon]

Well, I have room on my trailer for another bike...should anyone need a space/ride?

Bart informs me he is not going to be able to make this one.....

Looking forward to it:niceone:

I'm borrowing Robins trailer to collect my new toy tommorow, then loading up hers and Ross's so we will have three on one trailer, wonder if it would be easier to load one on yours?

[DR Girl]

Looking forward to it, Ross!:yes:

Changed the gearing on the 530..should be set:sunny:

Ditto :niceone: New back tyre & 12 tooth sprocket on the front . . . . . & a brand spanking new pair of MX gloves :banana:
That's what happens when you are standing with a coffee waiting for your tyre to be done by the glove rack :clap:

Rode in with a naked rear end. On coming Cop car never looked in his rear vision :-)

[DR Girl]

you and Nic both in the wars! :gob: Lots of deep heat and no arm waving will make you bettererer ;)

Thanks for that, must post poor Nic. :weep:
Hitting the water with my right arm extended & right on my ribs means it still hurts like hell to cough. But pulled muscles at the top of the chest & back a lot betterer LOL today. Solution. . . . try NOT to cough :lol:

Might struggle to pick up the 2hundy though ;)

[Waipukbiker]

Dammit, raining in Wairoa at the mo, not a good look for clay tracks,Will ring cuzzy tomorrow morning, if it fines up tomorrow then it may be ok for Sat, if its wet up there tomorrow then It would be a waste of time cos it would be just plain dangerous. Best I can do is post a desicion on here tomorrow night as soon as I can. May be able to sort something else out for Sat locally if Wairoa is a no go.

[R650R]

Sounds like its turning into more of a motocross meet than adventure ride! :)

Some pics from recent ride out to Black Reef at Cape Kidnappers.

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[GPS MAN]

Hey Ross ~ didn't ck messages till late last night...sorry..

Yea, the weather really doesn't want to cooperate...We/I will wait to read your post later today on go/no go:wait:

[GPS MAN]

After listening to Ross's VM...we might be a GO:banana:

I have space on my trailer should anyone need a lift.......

[Night Falcon]

There was only really light rain on the napier taupo today so would imagine conditions will be fine. Picked up the Beta R3 shes fueled and ready to go :banana: even fitted a temp go pro mount on it to watch you fullas falling off :devil2:

[DR Girl]

There was only really light rain on the napier taupo today so would imagine conditions will be fine. Picked up the Beta R3 shes fueled and ready to go :banana: even fitted a temp go pro mount on it to watch you fullas falling off :devil2:

Good one Marty, can't wait to see her.
Most prob be me on the deck LOL, & with my sore rib be looking for someone with a vvvv light bike to heave up my 120 kg 200:lol:

[Night Falcon]

Good one Marty, can't wait to see her.
Most prob be me on the deck LOL, & with my sore rib be looking for someone with a vvvv light bike to heave up my 120 kg 200:lol:

R3 is a tad under 72kg's fuelled, almost floats :yes: let us know when you want me to come over with the trailer.

[GPS MAN]

Guess we are all on...see you North in the morning........


Looking forward to it!!!!

[Waipukbiker]

yup all go, Wairoa had about 20mm of rain up until this morning then it stopped, The clay tracks could still be a bit interesting so it could make for some great photos. Even if its cloudy and cool, dont forget the water intake. c ya in the morning.

[Waipukbiker]

Just checked the weather up in Wairoa, they have had nearly 20mm in the 24 hrs and the forcast for today is rain so its a no go. :(
The ones that I knew were going have been contacted.
The farm will always be there so it will definitely happen, just not today.

[fridayflash]

bump........whats goin on out there lately hb'ers?

[DR Girl]

bump........whats goin on out there lately hb'ers?

Hi Ed, my 200 all go for off road but alas. . . it will be ages before I can get back on road. Wiring issues, as rear end not stock standard any more. Have put the rego on hold for the first time ever :weep:

Have however managed to get a v good Ron Marks Slalom female water ski off Trade Me last week, so that may keep me busy till the water gets tooooo cold LOL.

[fridayflash]

shame to hear the mighty mighty dr is off the road!!
trouble with taillight/indicators setup?
good luck with the skiing...dont break a leg:msn-wink:

[bart]

I’m getting bored too. Better get a ride in before the weather totaly turns to crap.

[Night Falcon]

I’m getting bored too. Better get a ride in before the weather totaly turns to crap.

hummm sounds like a good idea, but where....lake waikeri's nice this time of year?

[Woodman]

Looks like I will be down your way at the end of this month. Will be keen to be shown around at some stage.

Will be staying in Taradale for 3 or 4 days, but will keep yas posted.

[Night Falcon]

Looks like I will be down your way at the end of this month. Will be keen to be shown around at some stage.

Will be staying in Taradale for 3 or 4 days, but will keep yas posted.

Excellent, we got some choice riding in the Bay and love showing it off :niceone:









psssst fresh meat fellas :devil2:

[Waipukbiker]

Sounds like a plan

[DR Girl]

shame to hear the mighty mighty dr is off the road!!
trouble with taillight/indicators setup?
good luck with the skiing...dont break a leg:msn-wink:

Yep. The aluminium bracket just gave way(stress fracture) on a straight bit of gravel on RRRR & got chewed up in the back wheel. :no::sick: Ripped the earth wire out, mangled my number plate even more & wrenched 5 pin plug which needs replacing & wrenched wires.

[Night Falcon]

Yep. The aluminium bracket just gave way(stress fracture) on a straight bit of gravel on RRRR & got chewed up in the back wheel. :no::sick: Ripped the earth wire out, mangled my number plate even more & wrenched 5 pin plug which needs replacing & wrenched wires.

Happy to have a look at it for ya Robin if you want to bing it over some time...shouldn't be too difficult to get it back into action :doctor:

[DR Girl]

Happy to have a look at it for ya Robin if you want to bing it over some time...shouldn't be too difficult to get it back into action :doctor:

Many many thanks Marty. Have also had a kind offer from Paul (pomgolian) who would be v keen to see your new TOY ( whoops . . .piece of exercise equipment which she is indeed :msn-wink: )
Just been reading about the drowning & all the associated problems you are having & waiting for parts for Beta. So sorry to hear.
I suppose it's a chance for you to get to know her well.

Just worried you are a bit busy & need to concentrate on your bike.
The bracket is being made at the mo. Hoping it will get done this week. Paul did suggest maybe we three could do at your place as you have seen our quaint (old) garage with no lights. But only if you have time.

[Waipukbiker]

We will have sort something out Robyn cos it looks like a ride at the end of the month, just waiting to hear back from a certain "Southern gentleman" as to when he is going to grace us with his presence in HB. (Still reckon he is a lead scout for the southern Adv Scooter battalion).
Cant have you not participating just cos you have a non functioning, um, back end.

[Night Falcon]

Many many thanks Marty. Have also had a kind offer from Paul (pomgolian) who would be v keen to see your new TOY ( whoops . . .piece of exercise equipment which she is indeed :msn-wink: )
Just been reading about the drowning & all the associated problems you are having & waiting for parts for Beta. So sorry to hear.
I suppose it's a chance for you to get to know her well.

Just worried you are a bit busy & need to concentrate on your bike.
The bracket is being made at the mo. Hoping it will get done this week. Paul did suggest maybe we three could do at your place as you have seen our quaint (old) garage with no lights. But only if you have time.

am reasonably flexible just let me know when your ready to go and I'm sure we can sort something.

[Night Falcon]

thinking of heading down to poranaghu tomorrow for lunch and back via coast roads if anyone wants to tag a long?

[pomgolian]

thinking of heading down to poranaghu tomorrow for lunch and back via coast roads if anyone wants to tag a long?

mmmmmmm whats the weather gonner be like

[Night Falcon]

mmmmmmm whats the weather gonner be like

Cloudy and dry apparently

[Night Falcon]

leaving havelock BP at 9:15am if anyone else decides riding is better than mowing lawns :shifty:

[pomgolian]

They do a good lunch I hear so I'm in

[DR Girl]

leaving havelock BP at 9:15am if anyone else decides riding is better than mowing lawns :shifty:

Damm it , I'm a rugby mom tomorrow! Just made a truck load of club sandwiches for the lunch after the game for the visiting Hamilton 1st 15.
Have fun you two tomorrow & thanks so much, along with Ross for your kind offers to help me get the 2hundy back on the road :)
Got my extra strong bracket dropped in at home today. Not sure why it has been made wider in the part that fits under my MX guard when I gave the broken one to copy? I will be surprised if it doesn't have to go back to be trimmed down. Will try it on my bike tomorrow.

[Night Falcon]

What a Day in the Bay! Had a fantastic ride, awsome scenery, brillant weather, great company, only got stuck once, 340klm's of gravel, sand, slab, interspersed with the odd fire break, farm track and a whale sized bacon & egg burger :wari:

Will post up a video once I've sorted it.

[pomgolian]

True Marty great day hit reserve 20 Kms from home so perfect, beach section with the sand dunes was a blast. :2thumbsup

[Night Falcon]

video from yesterdays adventure...still a noob producer but better than my previous efforts :laugh:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK1nDSbMcr8

[Waihou Thumper]

Think you may need to tilt it up slightly Marty....Trial an error I know, been there :)
Nice vid mate..

[pomgolian]

Just doesn't portray the steepness of that hill we pushed it up oh and some tread on that slick rear tyre would have helped :laugh: and you missed my big slide coming out of that grassy track.

Cool vid Marty

[Night Falcon]

Think you may need to tilt it up slightly Marty....Trial an error I know, been there :)
Nice vid mate..

thanks mate, I thought the camera was set about right but obviuosly not quite. Might have to get one of those clip on screens so you can see what your actualy shooting.

[Night Falcon]

Just doesn't portray the steepness of that hill we pushed it up oh and some tread on that slick rear tyre would have helped :laugh: and you missed my big slide coming out of that grassy track.

Cool vid Marty

Cameras never capture the real slope of hills...and that one was reasonably perpendicular to say the least! Almost convinces me to stick the T63 on....but there's easy another 500k in the K60 before the tube starts poking through :laugh: sorry bout missing the slide it was momentus alright :niceone: I'm still experimenting with the gopro set up but thought I'd post some footage in the interests of scientific research.

[DR Girl]

Great vid Marty. Cracked up, you couldn't have used a more appropriate song :lol: So funny.
When it all goes to crap you have to laugh. :laugh:
Well done both of you. :niceone:
What happened to your mirror ? Did you drop the bike? It looked like you didn't so I'm puzzled. Explanation please ;-)

[Night Falcon]

...What happened to your mirror ? Did you drop the bike? It looked like you didn't so I'm puzzled. Explanation please ;-)

all I can put it down to is metal fatigue and the inferior quality of the KTM mirror stalk (no doubt sorced from China).....that or maybe a flee hit it at 100kph :scratch:

[Night Falcon]

OK, we need to sort a cool ride for the 25th of this month for our visiting Nelsonite.

There are a few options depending on what your all up for? heres a couple of ideas

Option1 South - Havelock - Porangahau - Old Hill Road - Back gravel roads to Waipuk, Back roads to Gwavas, Salsbury Road, back to Hastings. Pretty much what me and Pomogolian did on Saturday. Takes about 6 - 7 hrs depending on stops - Good mix of gravel, twisty slab, beaches, cool veiws.

Option2 North - basically the Saturday ride of the MMMM from last year (if Clint can give me the GPS route...cant find mine). Ride up Napier Taupo road (1hr) head inland through forest roads, slab and gravel to Lake Waikeri - then gravel slab back to Napier- prolly 10+ hrs in the saddle-

any other ideas routes welcomed

[Woodman]

Sounds good to me.

Must book ferry

[GPS MAN]

I like option 1. But, that's just me...

Will go with whatever the group decides ~~~~~~~~

[clint640]

Option2 North - basically the Saturday ride of the MMMM from last year (if Clint can give me the GPS route...cant find mine). Ride up Napier Taupo road (1hr) head inland through forest roads, slab and gravel to Lake Waikeri - then gravel slab back to Napier- prolly 10+ hrs in the saddle-

any other ideas routes welcomed

If you want to go through Minginui, and it's not too wet, I could lead you through a bit of a challenge section :devil2: There are some old forestry tracks through the native bush there that I'm thinking of including in the MMMMM, as a slightly longer & harder alternative to the bit we did last time. It would be good to do a bit of a pre run with a small group & see how it flows.

We would probably split off at Waikaremoana & loop back home via the rest of the MMMMM route.

Cheers
Clint

[pomgolian]

Although through Minginui then around the lake is a fantastic ride its a long ride with fading light this time of year - so

Option 1 for me - maybe link those gravel roads so less tar with more gravel Marty or even Barts section through the river out Maraekakaho way.

Sounds like a pre pre run needed

Paul

[GPS MAN]

I agree with Pomy on that one..

Hey, I would be up for a pre pre run:niceone:

[Night Falcon]

good call....a pre pre run is essential for health & safety reasons :whistle: I'm out this weekend though - church working bee....after that should be free to adv ride for rest of the month :headbang:

looks like its the southern route then....still wouldn't mind hooking up with Clint to scout out the MMMM section if it works out....do the challange bits and then head home...shorten the day a bit.

[Waipukbiker]

To start with, just been on the phone to the manager of Te Apiti stn, No probs with us riding through from Waimarama to kairakau but only in the Summer as its clay tracks and very greasy most of the winter. he said to make contact later in the year and it wont be a problem. Definitly a plan.

Option one for me too this time of the year.

[R650R]

Option one sounds good, any experimental missions around Minginui always good too.

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[GPS MAN]

Weather and work permitting I will show-up on Saturday:msn-wink:

[Woodman]

Ferry booked, be in Taradale on the Friday night at some stage. Hope the weather is fine cos I hate riding in the rain.

How do I find route 52? have no GPS, just a big fuel tank.

Looking forward to catching up.

[Waipukbiker]

Route 52??, is this to get to Taradale on the Friday night? if it is then your thinkin of HW 50 but if your going to be riding in the darkyness, best to stay on HW 2 all the way, Follow the signs to Napier and turn off to Taradale from the motorway. Im in Waipukurau which HW 2 runs through in Central HB and your welcome to stop for a coffee on the way but one of the locals up in the Hastings/Napier area will prob give you a number to call in case you get ummm, geopraphicly embaressed on the way.

[Night Falcon]

Ferry booked, be in Taradale on the Friday night at some stage. Hope the weather is fine cos I hate riding in the rain.

How do I find route 52? have no GPS, just a big fuel tank.

Looking forward to catching up.

the best route for route52 is via Masterton and comes out in Porangahu then off to Waipukarau but you'd prolly need a map at least to navigate it. Excellent road for biking; you'd need to allow an addtional 2 hrs if ya going that way- at least. If you confirm thats the road you wanna take I will post up some directions to get ya to taradale or SHW50 as per Rossco's sagely advice above. Looking forward to catching up...we have ordered fine weahter for the 25th....so prepare for rain :laugh:

[GPS MAN]

The Weather looks Damp for the weekend:(

[NordieBoy]

one of the locals up in the Hastings/Napier area will prob give you a number to call in case you get ummm, geopraphicly embaressed on the way.

He should be good, Padmei's not with him.

Although I do remember a group of us at the bottom of a firebreak, waiting for him to come back down, for half an hour :sleep:

[bart]

Ferry booked, be in Taradale on the Friday night at some stage. Hope the weather is fine cos I hate riding in the rain.

How do I find route 52? have no GPS, just a big fuel tank.

Looking forward to catching up.

What time is the ferry. 52 is an awesome road...but there are a few extra bits off it that are worth a look if time.

[Woodman]

What time is the ferry. 52 is an awesome road...but there are a few extra bits off it that are worth a look if time.

Ferry gets in at about Midday. if the weather is dodgy I will just head up through the wairarapa, maybe turn off at Pahiatua (where all the great people were born) and do the summit? road maybe. all weather dependant at this stage. If its pissing down I am just gonna get their as quick as possible.

[Woodman]

The Weather looks Damp for the weekend:(

Not worried about this weekend, its the weekend after that. Hawkes bay is always fine isn't it?




He should be good, Padmei's not with him.

Although I do remember a group of us at the bottom of a firebreak, waiting for him to come back down, for half an hour :sleep:

yeah well, maybe I should have left a trail of KLR parts to find my way back.

[Waipukbiker]

Sorry mate, misread the post a bit, Forgotten where 52 was, Blame it on old-ish age and posting when your bloody tired. be a great ride through there on a good day.

[pomgolian]

Beut of a day in the bay and needed some fresh air so checked out some rivers and beaches :clap:



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[Night Falcon]

Beut of a day in the bay and needed some fresh air so checked out some rivers and beaches :clap:

Choooice work Pom.

My parts have all arrived for the R3 so will be spending this Satdee in the shed puting an engine and bike back together, any mechanics with nothing to do on that day are welcome to join in the fun.....especially if they own a torque wrench :banana::banana::banana:

[NordieBoy]

yeah well, maybe I should have left a trail of KLR parts to find my way back.

Just follow the smell of oil...

[DR Girl]

Yes, cool pics indeed Paul. Glad your parts have arrived Marty :clap:
Me still waiting for my bracket, being redone or changed. It's hard hurrying up someone who you know well who has their own v busy sheet metal business. Txt him on Sunday as he has my bike as well. He said a couple days. Hate having to hassle again & it still may not be right even when I get it. I see the ride on the 25th slipping away :weep::weep:
However I ordered the 5pin waterproof plug I wanted & have that, plus the wires & shrink wrap.
Just waiting, waiting. . . .:wait:

[Night Falcon]

Yes, cool pics indeed Paul. Glad your parts have arrived Marty :clap:
Me still waiting for my bracket, being redone or changed. It's hard hurrying up someone who you know well who has their own v busy sheet metal business. Txt him on Sunday as he has my bike as well. He said a couple days. Hate having to hassle again & it still may not be right even when I get it. I see the ride on the 25th slipping away :weep::weep:
However I ordered the 5pin waterproof plug I wanted & have that, plus the wires & shrink wrap.
Just waiting, waiting. . . .:wait:

you'll be sweet Robin...wont take but a mo to get the Wee R back ta gether :banana:

[R650R]

Choooice work Pom.

My parts have all arrived for the R3 so will be spending this Satdee in the shed puting an engine and bike back together, any mechanics with nothing to do on that day are welcome to join in the fun.....especially if they own a torque wrench :banana::banana::banana:

I'm no mechanic but do have torque wrench. Was a cheap repco one but has done the job on my gear over the years. 1/2" drive.

[pomgolian]

Hi Marty

I have couple if you need them a 1/2 inch and a 3/8 one (snap on one no less) which you will probably need more than the 1/2, might even pop round for a nosey.

Checked out some fishing spots today down McKenzie road off Kahuranaki which has a nice gravel road across the farm - Mr Farmer happy for use for fishing only though, snagged a good one but he got away.

On the way there bumped into the owner that i know of Kahuranaki station who is happy for us to ride the lime track to the summit next week, its a long windy track with big drop offs with an great view from the top if there is no cloud. All his wife said was stick to the tracks, leave the gates as found & NO wheelies !!!!!!!

[Night Falcon]

Hi Marty

I have couple if you need them a 1/2 inch and a 3/8 one (snap on one no less) which you will probably need more than the 1/2, might even pop round for a nosey.

Checked out some fishing spots today down McKenzie road off Kahuranaki which has a nice gravel road across the farm - Mr Farmer happy for use for fishing only though, snagged a good one but he got away.

On the way there bumped into the owner that i know of Kahuranaki station who is happy for us to ride the lime track to the summit next week, its a long windy track with big drop offs with an great view from the top if there is no cloud. All his wife said was stick to the tracks, leave the gates as found & NO wheelies !!!!!!!

Thanks 1/2 inch should be the goer...theres only 2 nuts that need to be properly torqued, Rossco has also offered one but more the merrier...think Saturday is looking like rain so perfect for a shed day.

I know the kahuranaki track pretty well as I did some work on the telecom station up there years ago....I remember working away one fine morning seeing a sky hawke fly below me through the valley even waved to the pilot...few seconds latter the jet engine noise kicked in and it got real noisey. Fantastic sight though!

[Night Falcon]

R3 almost back together, thanks Ross and Paul for your help and torque wrenchs....that 140nm nut wont be coming loose any time soon :niceone:

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[Waipukbiker]

No worries mate, was interesting to see inside the little beasties engine and trans.

[DR Girl]

I learn't a whole lot just watching you experts.
Such a coooool little bike Marty. You guys did well:first:
Many thanks Paul for taking in my bike to rewire the tail section :niceone::headbang:

[bart]

R3 almost back together, thanks Ross and Paul for your help and torque wrenchs....that

What was wrong. Had you broken it already?

[Woodman]

Looks like the weather is good for next weekend. :banana:

[Night Falcon]

What was wrong. Had you broken it already?

yup


Looks like the weather is good for next weekend. :banana:

yup

[Waipukbiker]

Hope so, but the only accurate forecast here is to look out the window. HB is a province of little Sub climates but at least its been warm here, Normally we would have had the fire going for about a month by now but still not needed yet so hope it holds till next weekend.

[DR Girl]

What was wrong. Had you broken it already?

Go on to Off Road Forum Bart & read Marty's Trials Bike for A Noob Thread from page 5 I think.
The ride before & the swimming lesson :msn-wink: & the noise that wouldn't got away. . . . then the strip down & re build all there.

[bart]

Go on to Off Road Forum Bart & read Marty's Trials Bike for A Noob Thread from page 5 I think.
The ride before & the swimming lesson :msn-wink: & the noise that wouldn't got away. . . . then the strip down & re build all there.

WHAT???…there are other forums??

I usualy just hang out with the cool kids over here.:cool:

[Box'a'bits]

I usualy just hang out with the cool kids over here.:cool:
There are cool kids here? :no:

[bart]

There are cool kids here? :no:

We’re all cool in the Hawkes Bay bro.

So when’re you coming up to ride with the cool kids again?

[Box'a'bits]

Still a couple of weeks away. Back to get some exhaust work fixed next weekend, the WoF & rego, hopefully all set to go again early June for moderate rides early June. Won't make Woodman's ride next weekend.

[Night Falcon]

Woodmans Wild Weekend Wonder Ride.

Ok the plan is to meet at the Havelock BP station at 8.30am Saturday 25th. Leave by 8.45am. Route is (loosely):

Ride to Kaharanaki Station-head up to the top of the hill for a gander over the bay- 4wd track steep in places but no too taxing
Then on to Karaka beach, Gavel to Pouriri,
Beach it to Blackhead
Gravel to Parongahu - depending on time and enthusiasim quick run up the Northern end of Porangahu beach
On to Parongahu Pub for lunch

there are a few options for after lunch riding so will be group decision.

Weather looks good so should be a great days sight seeing and adventuring.

[Waipukbiker]

WW etc.etc ride huh:laugh: Sounds like a plan, I,ll be there mate.

[pomgolian]

+ 1 :clap::clap:

[GPS MAN]

Sounds like fun!

Might even bring the Orange Beast:bleh:

I already know what Bart would say:no:

[Night Falcon]

Sounds like fun!

Might even bring the Orange Beast:bleh:

I already know what Bart would say:no:

I happen to know Bart loves oranges :shifty:

[GSers]

Night Falcon what time are you planning on getting to the Pub

"" Parongahu Pub for lunch ""

Saturday looks like it should be a reasonable day could come for a road ride.

GSers

[bart]

I already know what Bart would say:no:
Cheat...


I happen to know Bart loves oranges :shifty:

Only the fruity kind

[Night Falcon]

Night Falcon what time are you planning on getting to the Pub

"" Parongahu Pub for lunch ""

Saturday looks like it should be a reasonable day could come for a road ride.

GSers

Hummm depends on how long it takes to ride up an down kahuraniki and if we check out north end of paranaghu beach, but I would estimate right about let me see maybe something like 11:30 - 12 ish maybe give or take say 30 mins possibly? The bacon and egg burgers are worth the trip alone from palmavagus though :D::msn-wink:

[DR Girl]

I'm in :headbang: thanks so much to Pomgolian's awesome (& fast !) rewiring job on the tail end of my wee bike :niceone: :first::clap::banana:
Will be great to see you Gerard. Won't be too much longer & you can join us :apumpin:
Yup, those meals at the Porangahau Pub are HUGE . . . . no wonder those big Harley & Sport bike rider's go there :laugh::laugh:
So. . . you joining us Bart ???

[GSers]

Will be great to see you Gerard. Won't be too much longer & you can join us :apumpin:


It shouldn't be long now I think the good bike rego runs out in June. I need to get the Ruffy going fix the mirror, indicator and front beak and will be good to go.
Last ride around the block was 600kms a bit sore afterwards but I think I just need some more bike time.
GSers

[bart]

So. . . you joining us Bart ???

Well it looks like I can't use the weather as an excuse...:sunny:...so I guess I'll turn up for the morning at least.

My chain is absolutely rooted, but I'll try squeeze another few hundred k's out of it. 4500km out of a chain :scratch:. I think I'll have to ignore my Scottish heretage and buy a decent one next time.

[DR Girl]

Well it looks like I can't use the weather as an excuse...:sunny:...so I guess I'll turn up for the morning at least.

My chain is absolutely rooted, but I'll try squeeze another few hundred k's out of it. 4500km out of a chain :scratch:. I think I'll have to ignore my Scottish heretage and buy a decent one next time.

Glad you can join us for Marty's 'WWWW'. No doubt we will hear you coming then :msn-wink:

[Night Falcon]

looks like its gonna be a good turn out, even decided to fit the new E07 on the rear just for the occasion. Had it "seasoning" in the tire rack for 6 months so should get plenty of wear out of it. Just under 7K again on the K60 but it was pretty slick about 1500k's ago and now has bits of rope and wire poking out of it.....funny that, I don't remember running over any rope or wire :shifty:

[GrantWB]

Have just arrived back from working in Gisborne:wings: Which means I have finished work for the week:wings: Which means that Saturday is free:wings: I'm in:bleh:

[DR Girl]

. . . . Had it "seasoning" in the tire rack for 6 months so should get plenty of wear out of it. Just under 7K again on the K60 but it was pretty slick about 1500k's ago and now has bits of rope and wire poking out of it.....funny that, I don't remember running over any rope or wire :shifty:

:laugh::laugh: :spanking: :laugh::laugh:

[DR Girl]

Have just arrived back from working in Gisborne:wings: Which means I have finished work for the week:wings: Which means that Saturday is free:wings: I'm in:bleh:

That's AWESOME Grant. Will be great to have you along :wari:

[pomgolian]

I told the owner of Kahuranaki station half a dozen or so sensible bikers so i know that counts most out, sure he will be fine with more but how many so far Marty ?

[Night Falcon]

Have just arrived back from working in Gisborne:wings: Which means I have finished work for the week:wings: Which means that Saturday is free:wings: I'm in:bleh:

nice one GWB, it's gonna be 350-400k's I'm picken so you might need some extra gas with that small DR tank. But there is gas at parangahu if we get there before 12pm.



:laugh::laugh: :spanking: :laugh::laugh:

:whistle: :devil2: :whistle::

[Night Falcon]

I told the owner of Kahuranaki station half a dozen or so sensible bikers so i know that counts most out, sure he will be fine with more but how many so far Marty ?

I count
Me
You
DRG
GWB
GPSMan
Bart
Hangman (Maybe?)
WaipukB
Mark S (Maybe?)
plus the guest of honour

possibly couple others on the day maybe

[Waipukbiker]

Ive never seen Porangahau splelt so many differant ways :laugh: just say P/hau, everyone down here does. Even with my bigger tank I might carry a bit extra. Just to add, Tautane stn has been sold so we might be good to get back in there again.
Latest forecast for down here is fine in the morning and cloudy in the arvo.

[DR Girl]

BTW fellow riders. . . . . the rear end of my 2hundy is absolutely PEEEEERFECT :niceone: Picked her up today.
Thanks to Paul with his awesome wiring skills :first::Punk:

[Night Falcon]

BTW fellow riders. . . . . the rear end of my 2hundy is absolutely PEEEEERFECT :niceone: Picked her up today.
Thanks to Paul with his awesome wiring skills :first::Punk:

Awsome Robin, shapping up to be a great day in the saddle. must remember to pick up the rear wheel for the 690 tomorrow or I'll be riding the Beta which might get interesting with only a 3 litre tank :scooter:

[Woodman]

All packed up and ready to go. 5.30 am start:cold: tomorrow.

See you guys on Saturday morning.

Please be gentle with me.

[pomgolian]

Awsome Robin, shapping up to be a great day in the saddle. must remember to pick up the rear wheel for the 690 tomorrow or I'll be riding the Beta which might get interesting with only a 3 litre tank :scooter:

Is it going yet is it going yet ????

[Night Falcon]

All packed up and ready to go. 5.30 am start:cold: tomorrow.

See you guys on Saturday morning.

Please be gentle with me.

safe trip, see ya Saturday, were all old and slow up here so you'll be fine :shifty: get that camera ready Bart :devil2:


Is it going yet is it going yet ????

yep ....purring like a kitten on steriods

[Waipukbiker]

So the Beta is better, awesome.

[Night Falcon]

So the Beta is better, awesome.

Yup the rattle sound is no more! engine runs a lot smoother and bit more "zest" through the gears, not that it needed any more. I'm well pleased; started 3rd kick!!

[Waipukbiker]

Roll on summer, got about 3,000 acres to check out so far.

[DR Girl]

All packed up and ready to go. 5.30 am start:cold: tomorrow.

See you guys on Saturday morning.

Please be gentle with me.

We will lol :laugh: Ride safe. . . . we look forward to riding with you on Sat :niceone:

[bart]

safe trip, see ya Saturday, were all old and slow up here so you'll be fine :shifty: get that camera ready Bart :devil2:



Dont worry. I’ve seen him ride and he’ll have no problem keeping up.

[GPS MAN]

WOW ~ 350 - 400 K's before fuel....might be pushing the KTM the last 50 K's:crazy:

So, better carry some extra fuel for this one........unless someone doesn't mind a tow:no:

Looking like it's going to be a good turn-out!!!!!!!:niceone:

[Night Falcon]

for those with fugal fuel tanks the distances are loosely these

Havelock to Pa-wrong-ahow pub ...allow say 150ks should be heaps. we should get there before 12 so you can top up at the garage...don't know if they have eftpos though.

If we do similer track ride back to waipawa that me and paul did a few weeks back it will be another 70-80ks before any gas. From there (again depending on where we go)will be at least another 120 ks back to havelock.

the afternoon ride is likely to "evolve" a tad so could be long short or medium.

At worst you will need to have enough gas for say 230 k's....if you dont fill up at poorongawho

Hope that helps with your planning.

NF

[Waipukbiker]

Latest forecast for tomorrow in CHB, Fine in the morning and cloudy in the afternoon, max temp 16 deg.

[Woodman]

Will have to be back by dark as I have lost my lights. Had the bike in bits this evening but couldn't,t find anything. See you guys there.

[pomgolian]

Was a great sunset from Tomato peak tonight - clear skies so will be a cold morning, woodman can have a looky at your lights Sunday if your still around unless you sort them by then.

[R650R]

Great ride today, thanks Marty, good group and lots of fun.

Relaxing after those sand dunes, sharing tales...
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20130525_2966 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77819625@N08/8822120254/) by DR650NZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/77819625@N08/), on Flickr

DR a popular choice :)
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20130525_2952 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77819625@N08/8822121448/) by DR650NZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/77819625@N08/), on Flickr

The view was just awesome
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Yep that should survive the landing...
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20130525_2944 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77819625@N08/8822121408/) by DR650NZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/77819625@N08/), on Flickr

No your not having my KTM
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20130525_2935 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77819625@N08/8811533329/) by DR650NZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/77819625@N08/), on Flickr

What a view
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20130525_2932 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77819625@N08/8811533597/) by DR650NZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/77819625@N08/), on Flickr

You want to aim it at that berm there then gas it hard...
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20130525_2930 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77819625@N08/8822122950/) by DR650NZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/77819625@N08/), on Flickr

No I'm going to launch off that one there...
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20130525_2929 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77819625@N08/8811534255/) by DR650NZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/77819625@N08/), on Flickr

[Night Falcon]

cheers bro...had a great day, the veiws were amazing from up on Kaharanik and the drop offs :gob:


Highlight for me was the hooning on the beach, I counted 6 off's and got 5 on video :yes: I think the guest of honour features in at least 2 of em :D


Have a pile of video to sift through, footage is better than my last attempt but still need to lift the go pro up a tad :brick: Any way will post it up when I get round to eiditing.

[gsig]

well it might have been the shortest adv ride that I have done - 130km from Havelock to the pub (I left after lunch) but it had everything - great farm tracks, stunning views, sweet twisty seal, brilliant dirt roads, beach racing - just awesome fun

many thanks for organaminizing it Marty

cheers

Mark S

[DR Girl]

A great day & an ab fab ride :Punk:
Thanks so much Marty. Thanks Nigel & Mark for joining the Bay Team, & Gerard & Catherine for meeting us for lunch.:woohoo:
Those jumping sheep gave me a fright as they landed on the track in front me while we were ascending Mount Kahuraniki. So glad one didn't take me out!
Love the faces on that last photo Raymond. Great pics :-)

[GSers]

Wish I could have joined you on the beach guys but assing off is probably not a good idea just yet. Great lunch and catch up. Be out there again soon GSers

[Woodman]

Yup, great ride,great company. Blown away with what you guys have up here. Made it home before dark,just. Yes, two offs on the beach,brilliant being able to hon about on a beach or two.

[pomgolian]

+1 some great beach hooning nearly lost it a couple of times :crazy:

[GPS MAN]

Great Ride Marty:msn-wink:

Good to catch-up with Mark S and Nigel!

Really enjoyed the beach stuff along with the lighthouse:niceone:

Next Time!

[Waipukbiker]

Cheers Marty, Amazing view from Mt Erin, Not often you get to look down on TeMata peak. Good to catch up with some other Adv riders at Poohwrongahhow. Nice to meetcha Nigel. Plenty more roads in the bay to show ya next time you venture nth.

[pomgolian]

Twas Mt Karhuranaki Ross Mt Erin is the smaller one of the triple peaks trust me i did the mountain bike triple peaks event a few years ago and its a loooong pedal up Karhuranaki. Seemed so much quicker this time round.:cool:

[Waipukbiker]

Cheers for that Paul, yeah, from down here you can see 2 sep peaks with towers on them.

[Night Falcon]

A couple of pictures from yesterday, still working on the video - its a lot quicker posting photo's thats for sure!

Just about to team up with me o'll mate Jimmy who's also bought a trials bike and head over to the river for a quick spin (hopefully no drownings this time:facepalm:) so video editing on hold!

[GrantWB]

Thanks Marty for a great day.:niceone:
It was excellent riding, great company and good food - that bacon and egg burger lived up to its reputation.:first:
Went to bed last night absolutely stuffed and sore from trying to stay on the bike (had a couple of little spills), but with a big grin.:2thumbsup

[Night Falcon]

Have some technical problem with the Kahuranik editing but here is some video of the beach stuff


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[bart]

Great vid Marty.

I’ll put some photos up tonight.

[GPS MAN]

The Go-Pro was Going!!!!!!!

Enjoyed the video....looking forward to more:niceone:

[NordieBoy]

I see Nige was in fine form :killingme

[Night Falcon]

I see Nige was in fine form :killingme

That o'll KLR looks like its seen some serious action alright. the lights stopped working on the way down and the tank came loose after the second dropping; if that bike could talk I bet it would have some great stories to tell :mad:

[Woodman]

Great vid Marty, cheers. Lights all fixed now.

[bart]

Here's a few photos...

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[bart]

Coming back down the hill...

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Plenty more to come.

[bart]

More.......

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[bart]

and more....

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[bart]

More on the beach

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[Night Falcon]

Awsome photos as usual Bart

Part 2 Up the Hill

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[bart]

More.....

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[bart]

Last ones. I'll make larger versions available tomorrow night (along with heaps more).

Cheers for the ride guys. I hadn't been out on the bike for a while and really enjoyed it.

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[R650R]

Great vids and pics Marty and Bart. Go pro wideangle really accentuates that drop off on Kahuranaki!!!

[bart]

Great vids and pics Marty and Bart. Go pro wideangle really accentuates that drop off on Kahuranaki!!!

Yeah, I was thinking the same. The drops look pretty impressive.

[Woodman]

Great pics Bart, and yeah those drop offs didn't,t look that steep in real life. Did they?
Cheers again guys:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[Night Falcon]

Great pics Bart, and yeah those drop offs didn't,t look that steep in real life. Did they?
Cheers again guys:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

yeah, I'm sure that track was wider than that in real life.....otherwise I would have riden slower, like we mentioned at the ride breifing "go over the side up there and all we can do to help ya is lay a wreath to mark the spot" :gob:

[bart]

BIG versions of the photos and plenty more over here. Right click and 'view original' seems to be the best way.

https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=41f768dbf8a6f0ce&id=photos#cid=41F768DBF8A6F0CE&id=41F768DBF8A6F0CE%212023

Cheers,
Bart

[Night Falcon]

Some great shots Bart, especially this one of Woodman's lowered KLR :clap:

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[bart]

Some great shots Bart, especially this one of Woodman's lowered KLR :clap:

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He couldn’t understand why he keeps blowing fork seals. :rolleyes: :clap:

[gsig]

He couldn’t understand why he keeps blowing fork seals. :rolleyes: :clap:

Anyone whose blown a seal on a beach should visit this page (http://www.easterndirt.com/?p=6) and see how Lindy sorts the problem out

cheers


Mark S

[Waipukbiker]

Was she doing something with some forks???, damn must have missed it, better take another look

[GPS MAN]

She can change my fork seals anytime:drool:

[DR Girl]

So funny Mark, a good find :niceone:
She would be very helpful to Nigel :msn-wink:

Again some awesome photo's Bart & vids Marty. Yep, I looked over the edge a few times & it was a HUGE drop.
Did wonder if those stupid flying sheep made it down without breaking legs or their necks :bye:

[Night Falcon]

So funny Mark, a good find :niceone:
She would be very helpful to Nigel :msn-wink:

Again some awesome photo's Bart & vids Marty. Yep, I looked over the edge a few times & it was a HUGE drop.
Did wonder if those stupid flying sheep made it down without breaking legs or their necks :bye:

Herd about your near miss with the flying sheep Robin, would have been a "dag" to get on video....a baaaaauty shot, wool have to go back for another ride sometime, as long as ewe ok though. anyway enough bleating from me :laugh:

[pomgolian]

Thought you kiwi's would be used to all these dumb ass sheep :rolleyes: next time will have to go see the owners museum after checking out the view from the top :lol:

[dino3310]

Herd about your near miss with the flying sheep Robin, would have been a "dag" to get on video....a baaaaauty shot, wool have to go back for another ride sometime, as long as ewe ok though. anyway enough bleating from me :laugh:

you gonna have to stop courting sheep mate, your starting to sound like one :lol:

[Night Falcon]

you gonna have to stop courting sheep mate, your starting to sound like one :lol:

not me mate, I gave up dating years ago...always ended up getting the "chop" :rofl:

[Woodman]

Just got back home to Nelson. Thanks again guys for your hospitality. I will be back to check out some more of those fantastic roads, and more.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup