Hawke's Bay Ride Outs - is anyone there?

[Night Falcon]

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

Was great catching up, heaps more roads to explore next time your up. Maybe we could organise an Enticing Eastcost Exploration Expidition (EEEE) and make a weekend of it sometime.....bring some of those other NAD's lads over the ditch :corn:

[Night Falcon]

Hey,
Just replaced both rocker arms, as I had developed a bad clacking from the top of the motor. AT first I thought I might have done something wrong when I installed the MCCT from rally raid...but it wasn't that.

SInce I didn't know which one was failing, I got both...pretty cheap so why stress over which one, and if one was going perhaps the other might (or might not). Easy replacement to do at home...so did it yesterday. Also has bought the hotcams shim kit so that I got all the sizes at my fingertip.

SOoo much better, and power has returned as well. The last couple of weeks, I've hated riding the bike...noisy, bad starting, lost low end power...etc.

I don't see this failure/wear as a bad thing, its the price to pay for superb performance...33000k's

V

Hey Veg, agree, small price to pay for the performance you get fom the LC4. Haven't had any problems with mine, the engine is still pretty tight and aint noticed any power drop. Its comming up to 28k on the clock but will get the rockers checked at next service.

Dropped into KTM Hamilton dealer on my way to Auckland on saturday to check out the new 1190 adv...sweet looking bike but not my cup o tea...but they did have a 2013 690 on the floor which much more appealing :drool:

[Padmei]

Was great catching up, heaps more roads to explore next time your up. Maybe we could organise an Enticing Eastcost Exploration Expidition (EEEE) and make a weekend of it sometime.....bring some of those other NAD's lads over the ditch :corn:

Do you reckon anyone is stupid enough to suggest a KKK ride round Ruatoria?

[vegeman]

Hey Veg, agree, small price to pay for the performance you get fom the LC4. Haven't had any problems with mine, the engine is still pretty tight and aint noticed any power drop. Its comming up to 28k on the clock but will get the rockers checked at next service.

Dropped into KTM Hamilton dealer on my way to Auckland on saturday to check out the new 1190 adv...sweet looking bike but not my cup o tea...but they did have a 2013 690 on the floor which much more appealing :drool:

yo...just deleted post and move it to your 690 thread...as that was where I had intended to post it...but hey, they don't call me veg for nothing

[Waihou Thumper]

Do you reckon anyone is stupid enough to suggest a KKK ride round Ruatoria?

:nono: bit like that in Tahoroa but worse! Protecting those Ironsands and beaches....aye boys, remember?
picture a quad bike meeting you on the beach and on the back, a machete and a couple of not so happy locals....:(

anyway, that is a lovely bit of riding, out there....both destinations, especially Te Araroa and the ride out East Cape Rd.

[bart]

Last weekends ride write up here...


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Try this

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21562163&postcount=371

[Night Falcon]

Last weekends ride write up here...


sorryimexperiancingsometechnicaldifficulties.havei tsortedinaminute

Try this

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=21562163&postcount=371

As I was reading your write-up, heavy rain pounding on our corrogated iron roofed house, I can't help but think what the conditions must be like up on Kahuraniki tonight; not a place I would like to be right now but on the day we visited....absolutely stunning!

Great report Bart!

[GPS MAN]

Really enjoyed that Bart!

Now where did I leave that NUKE??????:lol:

[Woodman]

Cheers Bart, now have a new desktop pic:banana: Pics of a high standard again.

Definitely be drifting north to check things out again.

[Night Falcon]

Just had another look at Barts RR. That photo of Mark's new KLR reminded me how he was lamenting his top box wasn't compact and orange like mine...the new bike seems a lot faster than the old one though....he beat us all to the pub by least half an hour :shifty:

[gsig]

Just had another look at Barts RR. That photo of Mark's new KLR reminded me how he was lamenting his top box wasn't compact and orange like mine...the new bike seems a lot faster than the old one though....he beat us all to the pub by least half an hour :shifty:

I'd rather have my fat black box than your anorexic orange one.
Real men have big boxes

It was quite pleasant at the pub untill all you philistines arrived and lowered the tone of the place
Mark S

[GPS MAN]

Hey Mark....us KLR guys have to stick together:yes:

[Box'a'bits]

Hey Mark....us KLR guys have to stick together:yes:
So you are suggesting that you swing both ways? :wacko:

[Night Falcon]

Hey Mark....us KLR guys have to stick together:yes:

Can I join ya club too....My bikes got a K in its name :wari:

[R650R]

Just read on HB police FB page that bike shop broken into again, keep an ear out for dodgy people selling cheap gear. They said Stortford lodge so assuming Suzuki shop, sounds like they took a bit of everything...

[GSers]

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.

YEP meet Donna today on a BMW Owners Register ride to Waihi Falls great ride and company. She was out on her Suzuki even managed the last piece of gravel road, time to join the adventure riders:woohoo: welcome aboard.
GSers.

[Waipukbiker]

Donna on gravel????????, That was very brave of her, she has come a long way since i first met her on a classic club ride when she was a very slow and nervous rider, Well done if you read this Donna,
prob see you on sat at the club, and dont try and worm out of the Taihape ride on the 6th of July.
Will be a great experiance for you on that road.

[Night Falcon]

Weather is sposed to be good tomorrow so might go for a short ride....maybe up the Gwava's 2-3 hrs if anyone interested?

[DR Girl]

Weather is sposed to be good tomorrow so might go for a short ride....maybe up the Gwava's 2-3 hrs if anyone interested?

Me out :weep: Daughter has an 8.00 & 11.00 am game of netball, plus have an early three course meal at the Opera House with 'the Rugby ' on the theatre screen followed by a two set gig by Peter Urlich. Need to be in prime condition ;)
NB I'm not into rugby at all. . . .but with a wine or two under my belt can endure. Though might be hard me NOT talking through it LOL :-)

[pomgolian]

Weather is sposed to be good tomorrow so might go for a short ride....maybe up the Gwava's 2-3 hrs if anyone interested?

Would of but the rear wheel bearings feels rather sad on the DR, 9,000 Kms since january on a set of "all balls" crap really so will get some better quality ones from Seiko's next week. Found out on Wednesday on the taihape road thought I would do Barts day 2 of the RRRR did Comet road with some great views from the top :cold:, didn't feel right back on the road & found the slop in the rear wheel, Takapari road will have to wait (still havnt been up there) Checked out a few side tracks on the way home & a spot of fishing. Bearings feel real shabby when I got home.:sweatdrop

[Night Falcon]

Went for burn up the hills - awesome views! The fire breaks where pretty hair raising with all the rain we've had but heaps of fun sliding all over the place :2thumbsup. Mooooooomentis amounts of cows and sheep on the roads and none of them wearing hi viz :mad:

Experimented with the gopro set up and finally got it right! Unfortuneatly broke one of the bendy locking tabs off the mount - don't know how that happened :scratch: tried to order a replacement from Racetech in smellington but their online shopping isn't working - pitty cos I wanted to get a wifi remote and mounting kit as well. Anywhoooo will have to do a phone order on Monday.


I love adventure riding in the Bay at this time of year, despite it being a little nippy :cold:

[pomgolian]

Went for burn up the hills - awesome views! The fire breaks where pretty hair raising with all the rain we've had but heaps of fun sliding all over the place :2thumbsup. Mooooooomentis amounts of cows and sheep on the roads and none of them wearing hi viz :mad:

Experimented with the gopro set up and finally got it right! Unfortuneatly broke one of the bendy locking tabs off the mount - don't know how that happened :scratch: tried to order a replacement from Racetech in smellington but their online shopping isn't working - pitty cos I wanted to get a wifi remote and mounting kit as well. Anywhoooo will have to do a phone order on Monday.


I love adventure riding in the Bay at this time of year, despite it being a little nippy :cold:


Where did you get to ? Any pics or just vid ?

[Night Falcon]

Where did you get to ? Any pics or just vid ?

into the Gwava's.....no pics, was only a test gopro run didn't bother charging the camera for it so only 10mins of mainly twisty road before the battery went flat. None of the fun stuff :weep:

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[R650R]

Looks a bit more sunny your way, shot up Kaweka rd for an explore before winter comes...

Pomgolian, those wheel bearings sound fine to me... hehe its all good till they start ejecting glowing red hot cigarette but sized pieces out side of axle!!!
Bit off topic but thought many of you with a technical bent would be interested in seeing this truck trailer one that failed on an artillery hub. Was on a unit that I normally didn't tow, no noises noticeable over the usual squeaks and rattles...

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2835/9052356569_ab5924fda3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77819625@N08/9052356569/)
wb2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77819625@N08/9052356569/) by DR650NZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/77819625@N08/), on Flickr

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wb (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77819625@N08/9052356743/) by DR650NZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/77819625@N08/), on Flickr

[GPS MAN]

WOW that looks UGLY!!!

:eek5:

[swtfa]

Donna on gravel????????, That was very brave of her, she has come a long way since i first met her on a classic club ride when she was a very slow and nervous rider, Well done if you read this Donna,
prob see you on sat at the club, and dont try and worm out of the Taihape ride on the 6th of July.
Will be a great experiance for you on that road.

WAHOO! GO DONNA!! :2thumbsup

[kiwigirl]

yep ready to buy me a new bike may be a dual purpose :yes:
now I can do GRAVEL iam sure I can do the hills and rivers:eek5:
don't forget SWTFA see you on the taihape ride :woohoo:

[Waipukbiker]

The :cold:Kiwi is on again this year, Fri 30th Aug to Sun 1st Sep. Usual place between Waiberia and Kune. Im very keen to go this year and was wondering if anyone else is interested and if so, what about sorting out a more "Scenic Route" from the Bay to Waiouru.
Not sure if the tickets are available just yet. Just google cold kiwi anyway.

[Night Falcon]

The :cold:Kiwi is on again this year, Fri 30th Aug to Sun 1st Sep. Usual place between Waiberia and Kune. Im very keen to go this year and was wondering if anyone else is interested and if so, what about sorting out a more "Scenic Route" from the Bay to Waiouru.
Not sure if the tickets are available just yet. Just google cold kiwi anyway.

Warm Kiwi and I'd be in :baby:

[Waipukbiker]

Harden up. I can remember when it used to be at 6 cross camp on the summit of the Dessert Road.
I can assure you its a lot warmer where it is now, even if its snowing. I wonder what a room is worth in Waiouru

[R650R]

Harden up. I can remember when it used to be at 6 cross camp on the summit of the Dessert Road.
I can assure you its a lot warmer where it is now, even if its snowing. I wonder what a room is worth in Waiouru

Yeah did that site on my first one and big snow also. Don't worry about a room in Waiouru, support vehicles are allowed now, there was a field the size of paknsave the other year full of emmmm. I bunged my gear in friends car for homeward bound leg lol People have their own couches and bbqs now, getting bit fancy, then there's the trailer motox 24hr endures lol...

My mate says I pack too much... I'd rather be warm than "Cool" lol
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ck1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77819625@N08/9066164236/) by DR650NZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/77819625@N08/), on Flickr

Cold Kiwi 2011
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ck2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77819625@N08/9066164228/) by DR650NZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/77819625@N08/), on Flickr

[Night Falcon]

Harden up. I can remember when it used to be at 6 cross camp on the summit of the Dessert Road.
I can assure you its a lot warmer where it is now, even if its snowing. I wonder what a room is worth in Waiouru

It was a bit cold when we did the WAR ride up there coupla years ago...we had to tough it out in central heated army barracks with hot showers, hot meals and extra thick blankets. Hard-core stuff :apumpin:

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[Night Falcon]

Starting up a HB ADV Riders thread here

http://www.advrider.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=65

See ya there folks

[Waipukbiker]

I remember working in the main workshops in the camp which had a steam heated concrete floor, kept falling asleep under the trucks.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

So how many are going from the Hawkes Bay? We will go but on Saturday.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

The :cold:Kiwi is on again this year, Fri 30th Aug to Sun 1st Sep. Usual place between Waiberia and Kune. Im very keen to go this year and was wondering if anyone else is interested and if so, what about sorting out a more "Scenic Route" from the Bay to Waiouru.
Not sure if the tickets are available just yet. Just google cold kiwi anyway.

Tickets here. http://www.coldkiwi.co.nz/kiwishop/

[bart]

So how many are going from the Hawkes Bay? We will go but on Saturday.

Tempted. I’d take the long way there, and the even longer way home.

[GPS MAN]

Won't make this one...right in the middle of our sales season....:(

[R650R]

Looks a bit white up on the plateau! Up a pylon trail near Ngamatea station.
DR650 worked well as snow plow especially through hidden trenches! Bugger all snow on Napier side, nothing significant till Ngamatea area.
View from Comet hut track is amazing will have to include on a HB rideout sometime...

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20130716_7138 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77819625@N08/9298647472/) by DR650NZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/77819625@N08/), on Flickr

[DR Girl]

Awesome pic Raymond :niceone::banana::niceone:
Bet it was a bit chilly.
The only good thing about winter is a hot wood fire & getting into that snow. Love snapping on the skis & having a day on the mountain.
Had some fun in my teen years riding the XL175 in the snow:2thumbsup:

[fridayflash]

Looks a bit white up on the plateau! Up a pylon trail near Ngamatea station.
DR650 worked well as snow plow especially through hidden trenches! Bugger all snow on Napier side, nothing significant till Ngamatea area.
View from Comet hut track is amazing will have to include on a HB rideout sometime...

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5497/9298647472_37d0c71213.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77819625@N08/9298647472/)
20130716_7138 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77819625@N08/9298647472/) by DR650NZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/77819625@N08/), on Flickr

wheres the access point for that pylon trail mate?

[R650R]

Thanks Robin.
I was Merino wrapped plus the bike gear so wasn't too bad, finally got round to fitting the antifog pinlock insert to visor so can ride with it closed at lowspeed and that helped too.
Snow plowing sure is good for polishing dirt of wheels and boots! Never done the ski thing, everyone I know who goes near those gets more broken bones than a biker! Maybe one day...
Here's the view across the road from Ngamatea station.

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[R650R]

Just a few hundred metres east of Ngamatea gates I guess... oh hang on may as well google map it...

http://goo.gl/maps/QkDSm Couldn't see any no entry signs with the snow and all, mind you I didn't see the road closed signs either :whistle:

The track up to comet hut is easy going, lots of big flat areas for group ride to pull off onto for lunch etc too...

[Night Falcon]

Spring is only 28 days away :woohoo: A great time for adventure riding in the bay. Spent some time in the garage today sorting out some issues on the 690 and giving it its annual physical.

Managed to straighten out a rather disfigured looking break pedal, sanded a few scratches out of the safari tank, fixed a broken indicator. Tried to find out why my speedo digital display keeps disappearing...suspect the speedo is on the way out again, first one was replaced under warranty but not likely to get another one on the good folks at KTM this time. Looked on line at those Trail Tech Vapour jobbies which look like a good alternative and are way cheaper than the OEM one. Has anyone fitted one of these? Are they any good?

[Box'a'bits]

I've got a Vapor on Gus. Works well.

[Woodman]

I got a vapour, done about 20k km. all good

[Waipukbiker]

Its one of those times when you wish you had a video cam with you, had an amazing ride on the Air forces 'DR" last friday, old design, Simple , strong and can do pretty much anything, Im talking about the mighty Bell UH 1H Huey or "Iraquoi" as its known here. About 40 mins at low level west of Ohakea, High speed along the beach just above the sand, over Sandhoft forest and then over to the Manawatu river and down and twisting and banking following the course of the river. The big side doors were locked open so when the chopper was banked hard over I was looking straight down, the massive "Chop" of the big rotor was pure music, The bloody thing shakes and vibrates like you wouldn't believe during hard turns. freaking amazing ride.
Also had some serious Glamour sitting in the crewman's seat, non other than Miss Louise Nelson who was crowned Miss Manawatu recently, she is a crewman in 3 squadron RNZAF.

Also had a play in the huge flight sim for the new 109 training helicopter, makes any computer game look stupid, the sadistic bugger in the control room was happily bringing on lightning storms, fire warnings, dropping one engine out etc, lucky I had a "Real" pilot in the other seat and he just calmly took over each time and dealt with each of the "situations" The whole time threatening his mate about the amount of shouts he was accumulating. Flew the 109 over Palmy, over the wind farm and around Woodville and back to Ohakea via Pahongina valley. Awesome multi million dollar Toy.

Waiting for photos to get sorted out and will post when available

[R650R]

Its one of those times when you wish you had a video cam with you, had an amazing ride on the Air forces 'DR" last friday, old design, Simple , strong and can do pretty much anything, Im talking about the mighty Bell UH 1H Huey or "Iraquoi" as its known here. About 40 mins at low level west of Ohakea, High speed along the beach just above the sand, over Sandhoft forest and then over to the Manawatu river and down and twisting and banking following the course of the river. The big side doors were locked open so when the chopper was banked hard over I was looking straight down, the massive "Chop" of the big rotor was pure music, The bloody thing shakes and vibrates like you wouldn't believe during hard turns. freaking amazing ride.
Also had some serious Glamour sitting in the crewman's seat, non other than Miss Louise Nelson who was crowned Miss Manawatu recently, she is a crewman in 3 squadron RNZAF.

Also had a play in the huge flight sim for the new 109 training helicopter, makes any computer game look stupid, the sadistic bugger in the control room was happily bringing on lightning storms, fire warnings, dropping one engine out etc, lucky I had a "Real" pilot in the other seat and he just calmly took over each time and dealt with each of the "situations" The whole time threatening his mate about the amount of shouts he was accumulating. Flew the 109 over Palmy, over the wind farm and around Woodville and back to Ohakea via Pahongina valley. Awesome multi million dollar Toy.

Waiting for photos to get sorted out and will post when available

You lucky bugger Ross, how did you manage to score that gig? Spent six years in Air Cadets and only managed a ride in an Andover, Cessnas and Gliders. We used to go "Adventure Touring" in Unimogs at our winter camps at Kurikapango though... :)

[Night Falcon]

Waiting for photos to get sorted out and will post when available

pics or it never happened :shifty:

[Waipukbiker]

Im an Officer in the Ruahine Cadet Unit and we, along with the Lower Hutt Cadet Unit "invaded" Ohakea last thursday evening for a "Barrack Weekend". The Cadet Forces staff there manage to pull some strings ( more like bloody big ropes) and get 3 Sqn to do an actual flight tasking to give the Cadets a ride they will never forget. We had 38 kids there so it took 5 flights, A Huuuuuge thumbs up to the Air Force The look on their faces in the hanger when 3 Sqns resident beauty queen finally told them at the end of the briefing that they were getting a ride was bloody priceless, (We had kept it a secret) An awesome Adventure ride was had by all.

[DR Girl]

Sounds like an amazing weekend Ross :headbang: Also look forward to seeing any pics you may have.
Only been a v small helicopter high in the Harris Mountains near Wanaka. When it tilted forward you thought you would full through the glass bubble. Scarry :eek: Had to jump out with our skies at the v top of a peak & as it hovered with tail rotor not too far away :sick:

[Night Falcon]

I've only been in a helicopter once. I remember it was red and had something to do with a bank or something :facepalm:

[DR Girl]

Thanks Marty, you reminded me, X2 . . . . . . & the Lowe Walker Rescue Chopper. :Oops:

[Night Falcon]

finally a dry weekend for some adventure trials....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6uAsc4XoAc

[R650R]

Looks like fun, keep on meaning to go for a nosey on the DR through there.
Found some soft stuff out Dartmoor way on a solo ride, got interesting fast lol...

[DR Girl]

AWESOME YOU GUYZ . You get 3 bananas :banana::banana::banana:

[GSers]

Looks like you guy's really need a couple of AG100 with all the crash bars for that stuff

Good to see you having fun

GSers

[Night Falcon]

AWESOME YOU GUYZ . You get 3 bananas :banana::banana::banana:

Thanks DR Girl - looking forward to spring and summer so we can get on to some farm rides!


Looks like you guy's really need a couple of AG100 with all the crash bars for that stuff

Good to see you having fun

GSers

Hey Bro, great catching up with you and Cathy the other week. You'll have to get that Sherpa out of the shed and join us for some trials/trails

[GSers]

Hey Bro, great catching up with you and Cathy the other week. You'll have to get that Sherpa out of the shed and join us for some trials/trails

Get the Sherpa out I don't want to scratch it, you know me I like falling over !!!!!!!!!
Maybe the project bike its going to need a test drive soon.
Just got the Ruffy Rego & Warranted so I need to get out on that and clock up some kms.
Will catch up with you again out there soon

GSers

[Waipukbiker]

As soon as it gets dry enough and when time permits, there will a chooky, trials, trail ride on a 2,000 acre farm in Wairoa with the emphasis on trials riding. Great chance to brush up on those low speed skills, Huge variety of terrain available so it can be as technical as you want to make it. Not very big bike friendly as some of us have already found out.

Also, We have permission to get on Smedley stn (Google it) so a tour of this iconic stn will be organised during the summer some time, Will get the chance to see the site of the proposed Dam, (Supposedly) the same height as Benmore.

AND, Ive got access through Te Apiti stn so next coast ride will be from Waimarama down through the stn to Kairakau beach then on down the coast as usual but going a bit further south past the longest place name and through some shingle roads back around through Weber and back up to Waipuk.

So watch this space.

if you lot are doing nothing this Sat, The Classic club have got their monthly ride starting at 1.30 from Clive BP, usual stop at a pub somewhere then back to the club rooms for refreshments and a Barby. Some of us are already members, Awesome bunch of people and an amazing selection of bikes, can be over 100 bikes on a good day, Normally a few trailies in the mix, You dont have to ride in a group if you dont want to.

Cheers

[Night Falcon]

Get the Sherpa out I don't want to scratch it, you know me I like falling over !!!!!!!!!
Maybe the project bike its going to need a test drive soon.
Just got the Ruffy Rego & Warranted so I need to get out on that and clock up some kms.
Will catch up with you again out there soon

GSers

Sherpas are coated with a special scratch resistant paint don't ya know :shifty:



....So watch this space.


Cheers

yeah definitely....fun times a head

Am busy on Saturday so wont be able to catch up with the classic boys but say hi for me to the rider formally known as XR Johnny if ya see him :niceone:

[GPS MAN]

Also looking forward to some warm weather riding!

Would like another spin on Marty's trial's bike...what a blast:sunny:

[Night Falcon]

Also looking forward to some warm weather riding!

Would like another spin on Marty's trial's bike...what a blast:sunny:

you looked like a natural born trials pilot on the Beta - but the way you chucked that 350 around those goat tracks was impressive, you made it look so easy and didn't even get a sweat up :sweatdrop.........much:laugh:

[Night Falcon]

anyone fancy a going for a ride tomorrow? Porangahau for burger and chips maybe?

[DR Girl]

anyone fancy a going for a ride tomorrow? Porangahau for burger and chips maybe?

Sorry, I'm helping at dance dress rehearsal tomorrow but free to ride after production next weekend. Yay !!!!!

[bart]

anyone fancy a going for a ride tomorrow? Porangahau for burger and chips maybe?

Car hunting tomorrow. I’m free any other day though. Even during the week. There are advantages to being unemployed. :mad:

[DR Girl]

So sorry to hear that Bart.

[Night Falcon]

Car hunting tomorrow. I’m free any other day though. Even during the week. There are advantages to being unemployed. :mad:

Sorry to hear your out of work Bart. I have Monday off and can't think of a better way to spend it than going for a ride ...if your up for it?

[pomgolian]

Sorry to hear your out of work Bart. I have Monday off and can't think of a better way to spend it than going for a ride ...if your up for it?

Working Sat/Sun but should be off Monday at this stage whats the plan :clap:

[GSers]

There are advantages to being unemployed. :lol: Sorry Bart

Keep me in the loop, I maybe free could do with going for a ride. Bikes been ready for a couple of weeks A !!!!!! MarkS

GSers

[Night Falcon]

Working Sat/Sun but should be off Monday at this stage whats the plan :clap:

Cool bro - I'm thinking parongahau, back roads around Dannevagus ...something like that...Bart knows a few good roads around there I'm told?

Got new chain, sprocket and rally raid clutch shield all fitted so the 690 is sweeeeeet! (might take some spare links in case though)

We can confirm with Bart over next couple of days and confirm a route - ye haa looking forward to it already!

[pomgolian]

Sounds like a plan Bagze i follow Bart chain slinger ;) no forget that you have the GoPro - normal tool kit & spares this time that way we are guaranteed not to need anything. :whistle:

[bart]

I really need a new chain, but I guess I’ll just put my least worse one on and nurse another ride out of it. What time and where?

Traded the fuel sucking Territory on a manual Mazda 6 wagon today. Should be cheaper to run.

[Night Falcon]

Sounds like a plan Bagze i follow Bart chain slinger ;) no forget that you have the GoPro - normal tool kit & spares this time that way we are guaranteed not to need anything. :whistle:

went for test ride this arvo...all good, no broken bits :woohoo: Strange though, that's 2 chains the 690 has seen fit to throw at your DR :corn:


I really need a new chain, but I guess I’ll just put my least worse one on and nurse another ride out of it. What time and where?

Traded the fuel sucking Territory on a manual Mazda 6 wagon today. Should be cheaper to run.

We can meet you in Dannevagus and head inland or you can meet us Havelock and we head off down the coast? I'm happy either route. Low tide is 2.30pm ish so beach section is doable if we left Havelock after at about 9.30am?

Happy to go with whatever use fullas think.

[pomgolian]

Weather is looking good either or for me -

[GPS MAN]

You guys have a good time!:niceone:

I'll be thinking of you while I slave away at work...UGH

[Night Falcon]

Weather is looking good either or for me -


Ok, but we need to make a call....if there's no objections lets say we meet at the Havelock BP at 9.30am. Unless GSer's wants to join us then BP in Dannevagus would be more betterer?



You guys have a good time!:niceone:

I'll be thinking of you while I slave away at work...UGH

Glad to see someone is keeping the economy going mate. If you let us know where you'll be working maybe we could all ride past and give ya a wave :headbang:

[pomgolian]

Hows about Vegas for a tour around Barts stomping grounds ?

[Night Falcon]

Hows about Vegas for a tour around Barts stomping grounds ?

sounds like a plan there chain gobbler :banana: Meet ya at the Havelock BP at 8:30, we can meet up with Bart and Gerard at the vagus BP at 9.30am to begin the days adventuring.

[GSers]

sounds like a plan there chain gobbler :banana: Meet ya at the Havelock BP at 8:30, we can meet up with Bart and Gerard at the vagus BP at 9.30am to begin the days adventuring.

Sound like a plan if things change between now and then I will send you a SMS Night Falcon

GSers

[Night Falcon]

Sound like a plan if things change between now and then I will send you a SMS Night Falcon

GSers

no worries bro - hope ya can make it

[bart]

Cool. I’d better go see if the bike will start.

[pomgolian]

sounds like a plan there chain gobbler :banana: Meet ya at the Havelock BP at 8:30, we can meet up with Bart and Gerard at the vagus BP at 9.30am to begin the days adventuring.

Okydoky slinger perfect - hot air balloon at Havelock primary for their 150th anniversary so will see that with little one then head to BP for 8.30am

[bart]

Pissed down all night here. Supposed to clear. I’ll let you guys know how it looks in an hour or so. Weather should be better towards the coast.

[GPS MAN]

Looking Good Here!!!

You guys have a good ride...

Did I mention I really wish I could go:mad:

[GSers]

Have a good day GPS Man.

My plan is to be there but I may be 5 -10 minutes late to the start If all things are equal I will get the bike out make sure it goes watch the boat race if that is on time and then head over. If things change I will call someone and let you know.
GSers

[pomgolian]

Looking Good Here!!!

You guys have a good ride...

Did I mention I really wish I could go:mad:

Yep 13 degrees and sunny with no rain here this morning

Have great day GPS man

[bart]

Weathers starting to clear now. See you at 9-30ish.

[Night Falcon]

All back safe and sound. Thanks Bart for showing us round your neck of the woods. An awesome ride again! :banana:

Heres a link to some pictures..video on its way

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=22392389#post22392389

[GSers]

Bikes back in the shed. Thanks guys great day and company.
430kms round trip

GSers

[R650R]

Looks like fun, great weather ahead of the stormy stuff to come anyway...
Ross and I had great time at the Classic rally on weekend, big turn out of bikes and three adventure classics as well, Ross will know the details better than me.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7406/9891723975_e759862437.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77819625@N08/9891723975/)
20130921_9660 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77819625@N08/9891723975/) by DR650NZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/77819625@N08/), on Flickr

[fridayflash]

kool day out..if i hadnt of wagged work last friday i might have tagged along, btw marty are a couple of those pics at akitio? a couple of kays towards pongaroa?

[Night Falcon]

kool day out..if i hadnt of wagged work last friday i might have tagged along, btw marty are a couple of those pics at akitio? a couple of kays towards pongaroa?

Yup sure is. Don't have a clue how we got there just followed Bart. There is a maze of back roads up in nem thar Hills ;an adventure riders paradise.

[Waipukbiker]

Sounds like you guys had a great ride, re the Classic Rally, What an incredible collection of old 2 wheeled machinery.
Riding with bikes like a Vincent Black Shadow, 1940s Harleys and Injuns plus all the old British brands, all in mint condition and to see 3 of Honda's finest trailies being ridden together was awesome, An Elsinor, Xl250 and an XL350, all early 70s and fully restored to mint condition. One guy had ridden his old 1941 Army Indian from Wairoa, the fact that he was 15 years older than his bike was legend. Two nights of partying and some of the stories (and Jokes) those old riders had to tell was entertainment plus.

[pomgolian]

Great day pretty jaded after a long weekend then 417kms today - the day had sunshine, rain, many gravel roads i have never ridden (thanks Bart & Marty) beaches, good company and a dodgy steak pie.

Looks like you had a good trip Ross.

[bart]

Cheers for a great day guys. Just what I needed. I'm glad I could show you a few new roads. Got home on fumes (320km)

I didn't take many photos. Too busy enjoying the ride. I'll put up what I've got tomorrow.

[Night Falcon]

four guys goof off on a Monday


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UdkItBSzuU&feature=youtu.be

[GPS MAN]

Appears you guys, had a good time....:niceone:

Will try to make the next one for sure

[DR Girl]

What a great day for the 'Fun Four' !! :Punk: Great vid Marty. Sooooooooo envious :msn-wink: So pleasesd to see you up & riding again Gerard. :wings: Tis been a while.
At least my 200 started after sitting parked up since MMMMM when I cranked her over yest. :laugh:

[bart]

Appears you guys, had a good time....:niceone:

Will try to make the next one for sure

What, next Monday? I’m free.

[GSers]

What a great day for the 'Fun Four' !! :Punk: So pleasesd to see you up & riding again Gerard. :wings: Tis been a while.

Thanks DR Girl. I had a great day out, even if we had four seasons in one day.
I tried not to have one of these moments :shit:
Not like some on the trip who will remain nameless
See you out there soon

GSers

[DR Girl]

So pleased to hear that Gerard.
Could the "nameless one' step up please for a :spanking:. Just kidding. Great rear end slide Paul on the vid :niceone:

[Night Falcon]

So pleased to hear that Gerard.
Could the "nameless one' step up please for a :spanking:. Just kidding. Great rear end slide Paul on the vid :niceone:

yeah Pomo that was an awesome slide.....there was one that was better though ;)

[pomgolian]

Slide what slide not half as butt clenching as the slide going into the gravel corner that went on and and on and on before the grip wahoo turning left just in time, :eek5: must get another T63 in place of the shit roady tyre.

[bart]

Slide what slide not half as butt clenching as the slide going into the gravel corner that went on and and on and on before the grip wahoo turning left just in time, :eek5: must get another T63 in place of the shit roady tyre.

What's wrong with shit roady tyres? Grip = boring...

Photos up on the other website.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=22431223&postcount=380

I'll have bigger versions available soon on the photo thing in my signature.

cheers

[bart]

You can also vote for this as POTW on the main page

288026

[Waipukbiker]

Bloody orange posers, Looks like you guys had a good ride, was down that way on thursday in a transporter, shifting some machinary around the Pongaroa/Weber area.

[Night Falcon]

On holiday this week so if anyone fancy's another workday romp around the bay I would be keen. Supposed to rain tomorrow but Tuesday onwards looking good.

[DR Girl]

You can also vote for this as POTW on the main page

288026

Another great Bart pic. I have voted :D:D

[Waipukbiker]

Looking at mid November for the farm ride up in Wairoa, rang Cuzzie last night and the weather is still too unsettled up there so need to wait a while yet. As mentioned it needs to be bone dry for this one. Time to start dusting off the old chookie in the shed or beg,borrow,steal one from somewhere as this place aint big bike friendly, 2,000 acres to practise your technical riding skills on. Will sort out a date within a couple of weeks.

[Night Falcon]

Looking at mid November for the farm ride up in Wairoa, rang Cuzzie last night and the weather is still too unsettled up there so need to wait a while yet. As mentioned it needs to be bone dry for this one. Time to start dusting off the old chookie in the shed or beg,borrow,steal one from somewhere as this place aint big bike friendly, 2,000 acres to practise your technical riding skills on. Will sort out a date within a couple of weeks.

Looking forward to it. Hopefully will be a bit cooler than the last time we were there and this time I've got the right tool/bike for the job!

[pomgolian]

Looking forward to it Ross as long as i aint working or the wife in labour, should be a blast on the 92 CR125 :clap::clap:

[bart]

I’d better get my dirt bike ready then.

Knobs and 14 tooth front sprocket on the DR.:laugh:

[Night Falcon]

I’d better get my dirt bike ready then.

Knobs and 14 tooth front sprocket on the DR.:laugh:


There was a spare XR2hundy looking for a rider last time we planned this ride, might be still available DR Girl? You need to get to this ride Bart it will be awesome :yes: but even with a 14 fang sprocket it will be hard work getting the mighty black panther around some of the tracks....just ask Grant, Waipukbiker & Fridayflash :facepalm:








The 690 made it round without tipping over though :wari: at least not in front of anybody :facepalm:

[Waipukbiker]

Priorities Pommo, priorities, jeez mate, Sounds like you've got the beast for the job though, the XR2hundy as mentioned has already been claimed for this ride.

[bart]

You can also vote for this as POTW on the main page

288026

Wow, that didn’t take long to hit picture of the week. Cheers guys. :2thumbsup

[pomgolian]

The power of HB voters eh - cool pic Bart

[DR Girl]

Yep, we are the best :Punk: Great pic again Bart :drinknsin

[Night Falcon]

Congrats Bart. Your much better at taking photos than I am at doing wheelies :cool:

[R650R]

Well done, nice image.

[Waipukbiker]

That was a great shot mate, getting some awesome riding pics from within the group.

[marks]

Hi

I plan to have lunch at the Porangahau pub at 12 on Sunday.

if any of you Hoik's Bayers want to join me for lunch you'd be more than welcome.

Might head over the Gentle Annie after lunch. I'll be riding with a guy on a TDM900 (Tony) so we'll be staying on the tar.

Cheers


Mark

[bart]

Hi

I plan to have lunch at the Porangahau pub at 12 on Sunday.

if any of you Hoik's Bayers want to join me for lunch you'd be more than welcome.

Might head over the Gentle Annie after lunch. I'll be riding with a guy on a TDM900 (Tony) so we'll be staying on the tar.

Cheers


Mark
Hmmm...cut some of next years firewood or go for a ride???

The trees all fell over in the wind the other day. I guess they won’t go far.

Wade sounds keen on a roady ride too.

[GPS MAN]

Guess I better come along to make sure none of you, mongrels, steal anything:yes:

Mark's line....stolen...

See you tomorrow!

[GPS MAN]

Ok, OK, I'll be in Dannivagas at 9:30 AM.....

:rolleyes:

[marks]

Thank you ladies for your company

twas a great ride

cheers


Mark

[bart]

Thank you ladies for your company

twas a great ride

cheers


Mark

Certainly was.

Still a wee bit of rubber on the back tyre, but it was getting a bit loose on the way home. I might get 1 more ride out of it...:msn-wink:

Not many photos today. I’ll see if I can find time to go through them over the next few days.

Cheers guys.

[fridayflash]

ive just moved to the napier hill end of taradale road (near to the roundabout) and saw a whole bunch of adv riders on the usual dr650/drz400 type steeds go past this afternoon, one couple were two on a xtz660 tenere...wonder if they were kb'ers? anyhow, funny thing was a bunch of gang patched harley riders had just gone through the roundabout moments before the adv'ers, and one keen sort had clipped the back of a car and unceremoniously dumped himself on the road....how embarrassing!!! :o

[GPS MAN]

Enjoyed the ride and company...

Wondered if you, Bart, made it home on that "Slick Willie" tyre???

I think you need to ditch that one!

But, we know you:lol:

[Woodman]

Lucky that you guys have some good riding up there, cos you can't play Rugby.:innocent:

[Night Falcon]

Lucky that you guys have some good riding up there, cos you can't play Rugby.:innocent:


Don't know which is worse: loosing by a missed kick or being beaten by a team from two provinces forged together in Frankenstein laboratory. Bring back the Red Devils :devil2:



Great game though rugby was the real winner!

[fridayflash]

it looked like the long weekend was gunna end without me getting in any sort of motorcycle ride..so late this arvo i took off for a little backyard loop.
napier to eskdale, up waipunga road (saw a guy coming out on what looked like triumph tiger 800 ) on to kaiwaka road which is mostly sealed nowadays
then popped out on the wairoa highway then over into the aropaoanui road. i was initially thinking of heading down to explore the beach then through the bush trail to waipatiki, but ended up exploring a few forestry tracks where the gates were open...for a downhill mountain bike track complete with jumps which made for an ok trail detour. eventualy got onto the bush trail (unlocked gates about 8km down aropauanui rd on the right hand side. the track itself is a bit over grown but easily passable, last time i went through it a pine tree had fallen over the trail but thats been cleared now. the trail ends (or starts depending on you direction) with a shallow creek crossing and onto a green reserve at the bottom of the waipatiki hill. next time ill explore the aropaoanui end of that trail as it heads up a bit of a hill and goes a fair way toawrd the coastline afaik. anyways i was home in time for tea and at least i can go to work tmw safe in the knowledge i managed to get in a ride however brief :woohoo:

[R650R]

exploring a few forestry tracks where the gates were open...for a downhill mountain bike track complete with jumps which made for an ok trail detour. eventualy got onto the bush trail (unlocked gates about 8km down aropauanui rd on the right hand side. the track itself is a bit over grown but easily passable, last time i went through it a pine tree had fallen over the trail but thats been cleared now. the trail ends (or starts depending on you direction) with a shallow creek crossing and onto a green reserve at the bottom of the waipatiki hill. next time ill explore the aropaoanui end of that trail as it heads up a bit of a hill and goes a fair way toawrd the coastline afaik. anyways i was home in time for tea and at least i can go to work tmw safe in the knowledge i managed to get in a ride however brief :woohoo:

:nono: That'll be the HBMTB downhill trails... From what I hear you wouldn't want to be going to far down them on a DR, supposed to be pretty steep.
Think I saw you, Black DR? Took the cage and a friend up Boundry stream for BushWalk.
If you follow that Arapanui trail pats the farm gates it comes up to a fence before the coast and DOC sign saying closed due to slips.

[fridayflash]

it wasnt the hbmtb club tracks on waipunga rd, just a bit of an amateur stuff in tangoio forest, although it could be part of there setup i guess. my dr is a blue one, wearing blue jacket/helmet also

[bart]

it wasnt the hbmtb club tracks on waipunga rd, just a bit of an amateur stuff in tangoio forest, although it could be part of there setup i guess. my dr is a blue one, wearing blue jacket/helmet also

Colour coded...nice.

Next time I’m up that way I’ll have to have a nosey around.

The only ride I got in was to the family farm to firewood some trees that came down in the wind the other day. Going out again today to play on some big toys (bulldozer etc) to sort a massive gum that fell on a pole shed. Didn’t do too much damage. We’ll probably do more damage removing it.

[Waipukbiker]

Ok, Sat 23rd Nov for the Wairoa farm Ride, I know its a busy month for a lot of people but its the only date I can manage at this stage. Remember this is mainly for trials/ small bike riding, For those that are keen, if it really dousnt suit then it may be a case of leaving it till Jan, let me know anyway. Once again, the weather will decide if it happens or not anyway.

[R650R]

Ok, Sat 23rd Nov for the Wairoa farm Ride, I know its a busy month for a lot of people but its the only date I can manage at this stage. Remember this is mainly for trials/ small bike riding, For those that are keen, if it really dousnt suit then it may be a case of leaving it till Jan, let me know anyway. Once again, the weather will decide if it happens or not anyway.

Sounds good for me Ross, friend just piked out on going to the Tattoo Expo in New Plymouth the same weekend...

[Night Falcon]

Awesome Ross. Pencil in me and maybe Jimmy - the Beta Brigade :scooter: :scooter: :cool:

[pomgolian]

+1 no work booked that day so far and the bairn will be here by then :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[DR Girl]

Me too :banana::banana:

Paul, how exciting for you. Do let us know when baby arrives :baby:

[Waipukbiker]

Sounds like a plan then, I can take 3 on my trailer, mine plus Robyns 2 bikes. will either be towed by me or Robyns Hubby if he decides to go fishing at lake Waikaremoana. Raymond, all go with Robyns XR200 for you, will catch up nearer the time.
Meet in Wairoa at 9 am or 7.30 at BeeePeee Bayview and convoy up. Will sort out nearer the day.

[GPS MAN]

Sounds like a plan, Ross:niceone:

Put me down for that one..need to blow the cobwebs out of the 530:devil2:

I have offered my DR 350 to Bart for this ride...my trailer will be full....

[DR Girl]

Sounds like a plan, Ross:niceone:

Put me down for that one..need to blow the cobwebs out of the 530:devil2:

I have offered my DR 350 to Bart for this ride...my trailer will be full....

So pleased to hear you are bringing our fun friend Bart. Said to Ross last night that maybe you would do as you have, as we know you can make that 530 go up & down any farm hill with ease, & you can even pick up that bike & carry it on your shoulders if need be. Ride should be a goody. . . . just hope we get no over night rain like last time. At least me being with Ross I won't get lost :facepalm:

[Night Falcon]

Sounds like a plan, Ross:niceone:

Put me down for that one..need to blow the cobwebs out of the 530:devil2:

I have offered my DR 350 to Bart for this ride...my trailer will be full....

the farm will be perfect terrain for that 530 Wade....just make sure you bring lots of drinking water, as your likely to get up a sweat :sweatdrop Bart might need a waterproof cover for the camera if it gets too hot :laugh:

[bart]

There’s that dyslexia again Wade. Can’t you remember? You get the 350, I get the 530...:laugh:

Oh that’s right, I can’t touch the ground on the orange one. I guess the yellow one will be fine.

[Waipukbiker]

Keeping hydrated is going to be a biggy, especially if its a warm day, The riding will be as technical as you want to make it,
Armour will not be required,(optional) just a good helmet and boots. A lot of it will be in 1st or 2nd gear, some river flats but most is rolling to steep. Rough tracks, many are partly overgrown with Manuka so branch dodging is part of the deal.
if the the water in the creeks is clear, its drinkable plus there are a couple of big springs with lovely cool water.

[Night Falcon]

I've been looking forward to this ride ever since flogging myself to near death exhaustion wrestling the 690 over those tracks....this time I'm bringing the right tool for the Job! ...and a 3 litre camelback :yes:

[bart]

Ride report over here for the other day...

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=22674899&postcount=385

[Night Falcon]

Ride report over here for the other day...

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=22674899&postcount=385

nice shooting Bart - apart from the two KLR's did ya see any other sea elephants slumbering on the beach?

[Night Falcon]

anyone fancy a burn somewhere tomorrow - long or short - weathers spossed to be good?

[DR Girl]

Sorry not me Marty, my dad's 89th birthday so off to Palmy. Have a great day.

[GPS MAN]

Working.....

Would much rather take a spin on the aka: tank (KLR) though:violin:

[marks]

anyone fancy a burn somewhere tomorrow - long or short - weathers spossed to be good?

I'd love to but I've only got a black sea elephant so I'll go ride the Beta instead

[pomgolian]

Worked


Did you thrash the Katoom or beta

[Night Falcon]

Worked


Did you thrash the Katoom or beta

ended up helping the bride do some gardening then took her out for coffee ....future ride banking :shifty:

[R650R]

Went for a wander up Willowflat and related areas... now in need of new rear tyre before anymore riding...
Anyone got contact for Te Hoe station, could make for interesting ride, spot on map marked as Te Kooti's lookout...

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3820/10631059474_a67cfe1dc2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77819625@N08/10631059474/)
20131102_1873 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77819625@N08/10631059474/) by DR650NZ (http://www.flickr.com/people/77819625@N08/), on Flickr

[pomgolian]

Nice pic and the bike is looking good is that a new tank ? i've been talking to a farmer further over near SH5 on the Mohaka so will go do some fishing and check out and see if he has any good tracks. Been travelling the Taupo road a bit lately and there looks like some interesting side routes to explore for the summer.

[R650R]

Yep got the Acerbis 20L, good fit, just had to move indicators slightly. So much better not having to muck around with extra fuel.
Yeah lots of interesting routes around there if we can get access...

[Night Falcon]

theres an awesome spot up the Napier Taupo called frost flat that a mate at work told me about. He goes camping and 4wd in there, its basically a giant loop with spectacular riding and is open to public...definitely want to check it out this summer. Day trip or maybe even camp out Daniel Boon style :2thumbsup

[fridayflash]

not in the back of the rangitaiki tavern behind the hill etc marty? im curious now:yes:

[bart]

theres an awesome spot up the Napier Taupo called frost flat that a mate at work told me about. He goes camping and 4wd in there, its basically a giant loop with spectacular riding and is open to public...definitely want to check it out this summer. Day trip or maybe even camp out Daniel Boon style :2thumbsup

I could be in for some Danial Boon style camping out stuff

[Night Falcon]

not in the back of the rangitaiki tavern behind the hill etc marty? im curious now:yes:

Where we went in is way past the tavern. Went for a nosy in there a few years ago, rode for about an hour before turning round as we were on our way to puroa forrest so didn't have a lot of time - its huge country in there and well worth a visit. My 4wd mate says you could easily make a weekend of it but you need to be well supplied as its not called frost flat for nothing :cold:. He can give us maps and gps of his camp site and tracks but he said its pretty easy to navigate. was planning on a small reconnaissance ride in there to see if its worth taking the crew in for an offical adventure.


I could be in for some Danial Boon style camping out stuff Cool we need a good scout who knows how to hunt hares :shifty:

[pomgolian]

Day trip or weekender sounds good more info on the area from yer 4Wd mate would be good.

Who the **** is Danial boon ?? no smart comments Bart :facepalm:

[Night Falcon]

Day trip or weekender sounds good more info on the area from yer 4Wd mate would be good.

Who the **** is Danial boon ?? no smart comments Bart :facepalm:

hes been going in there for years so knows the place pretty well and has heaps of info and more than happy to share.

DB was Bear Griles great granddaddy...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrLx-Jqm980

[GPS MAN]

I would be up for a ride....or exploration!

I'll stay tuned~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[Night Falcon]

I would be up for a ride....or exploration!

I'll stay tuned~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

you do that, the 530 would be right at home in there, in fact it would be plain wrong to leave it behind.

Looks like I'm gonna have to sort a visit sooner rather than latter....will make the necessary inquires and report back.

[bart]

Cool we need a good scout who knows how to hunt hares :shifty:

I’ll bring my Bowie knife and sort out those darn vermin...

[R650R]

I would hazard a guess at about here http://goo.gl/maps/C5Rqk
Have been eyeing up something on my map collections and doc pages in that area.
There is a waterfall marked and several doc campsites.
And there though to the pub was always the meanest frosts, used to regularly see minus 7 on the gauge through there on a nice white morning :)

[clint640]

theres an awesome spot up the Napier Taupo called frost flat that a mate at work told me about. He goes camping and 4wd in there, its basically a giant loop with spectacular riding and is open to public...definitely want to check it out this summer. Day trip or maybe even camp out Daniel Boon style :2thumbsup

SF70. I have heard that is a spectaculary important, rare & endangered environment & DOC don't want anybody going in there. However I don't think they have ever bothered to put up a sign advising the 99.99% of the population that aren't in the Taupo 4wd club of that. :scratch: Keep to the main tracks but.

I haven't been in for a few years but there was a nice loop, big downhill then climb at the top end to cross the stream which, then, meant the track was best done clockwise. Going up the southern side & back out the same way might not be too bad but to get right around would not be for big bikes. That was a while back though.

BTW we will be out at the Rec camp at Minginui Fri & Sat nights if anyone is keen on cruising over to say gday or camp over.

Cheers
Clint

[fridayflash]

Where we went in is way past the tavern. Went for a nosy in there a few years ago, rode for about an hour before turning round as we were on our way to puroa forrest so didn't have a lot of time - its huge country in there and well worth a visit. My 4wd mate says you could easily make a weekend of it but you need to be well supplied as its not called frost flat for nothing :cold:. He can give us maps and gps of his camp site and tracks but he said its pretty easy to navigate. was planning on a small reconnaissance ride in there to see if its worth taking the crew in for an offical adventure.

Cool we need a good scout who knows how to hunt hares :shifty:


i could be keen on a recce mission if the opportunity crops up this weekend...

[fridayflash]

http://www.gutenberg.org/files/39927/39927-h/images/i002.jpg

it says something like 'D Boon kilt a bar 1803'

[Night Falcon]

I would hazard a guess at about here http://goo.gl/maps/C5Rqk
Have been eyeing up something on my map collections and doc pages in that area.
There is a waterfall marked and several doc campsites.
And there though to the pub was always the meanest frosts, used to regularly see minus 7 on the gauge through there on a nice white morning :)

yup that looks like the right spot.


SF70. I have heard that is a spectaculary important, rare & endangered environment & DOC don't want anybody going in there. However I don't think they have ever bothered to put up a sign advising the 99.99% of the population that aren't in the Taupo 4wd club of that. :scratch: Keep to the main tracks but.

I haven't been in for a few years but there was a nice loop, big downhill then climb at the top end to cross the stream which, then, meant the track was best done clockwise. Going up the southern side & back out the same way might not be too bad but to get right around would not be for big bikes. That was a while back though.

BTW we will be out at the Rec camp at Minginui Fri & Sat nights if anyone is keen on cruising over to say gday or camp over.

Cheers
Clint Thanks Clint, a recce is need to verify the terrain I feel


i could be keen on a recce mission if the opportunity crops up this weekend...

Wont be this weekend ....I'm off to a working bee at our church camp in Whangaehu Valley....along with a beta 250 :shifty:

[Waipukbiker]

This Sunday is the annual Birthright NZ Toy run, 10.30 at the cnr of Plunket st and Maraekakahoe rd, Bring a soft toy so a child can have a better xmas than they would normally get, Ride finishes at Anderson park. Huge turnout of bikes last year with people lining the streets on the ride.

[R650R]

Well I've just finished watching that cycles south series on youtube and feel we should follow in their footsteps and just plunge headlong into this.
Googling that stuff Clint mentioned brings up a few links via other forums and the consensus seems to make use of access while its still available but keep it tidy.
Whats this rec camp at minginui? Been looking at that DOC campground over that way a little further east...
A tank of fuel and enough food and alcohol to survive 48hrs along with something to ward off any creatures, ferals and vagrants!

[fridayflash]

I would hazard a guess at about here http://goo.gl/maps/C5Rqk
Have been eyeing up something on my map collections and doc pages in that area.
There is a waterfall marked and several doc campsites.
And there though to the pub was always the meanest frosts, used to regularly see minus 7 on the gauge through there on a nice white morning :)


that area goes into native bush along clements mill road, we went in there on a central NI ride a-ways back, to view the 'kaimanawa wall'... just looks like a regular rock formation to me, but there are those who say it was cut and stacked by an ancient stonecutting peoples :sherlock:

anyway, is the 'sf70' area south of clements mill/tauhara intersection? ive been wanting to explore down in there

[fridayflash]

...ok, after googling of 'sf70' seems thats what people refer to the area behind the rangitaiki pub, i thought clints description of a steep descent then stream crossing sounded familiar. so marty i wonder where your mates spot is? perhaps south of clements mill rd, but not sf70 as clint says?

[dino3310]

been in and out of that clements mill rd area a lot over the last 20 years, lots of easy forestry access, only ive only done with rifle in hand, always wanted to get in there on the XR but when scarce time comes available i opt for the hunt :rolleyes: maybe after your reccy rides there could be a weekenda in the pipe line:msn-wink:

[fridayflash]

yep, seems a good thought dino, it'd be a good central NI location for a adv gathering :Punk:

[andy mac]

rogerh and I stay at Rangitaiki pub and ride our trail bikes a few times each year. The ground is pumice base so gets scoured out by water runoff and the track condition varies each time.
The frost plain can be explored on adventure bikes but because it is so flat it is quite hard to orientate yourself. I recommend NOT attempting the loop downhills, otherwise you might be stuck in there until your bike grows wings :brick:
In the video the 2011, 12 captions are the hills and stream at the eastern end of the loop.

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[GPS MAN]

Looks like Fun on my 530;)

Not the KLR:cry:

When do we go?:scooter:

[pomgolian]

Looks pretty gnarly and not for big bikes unless its well dry with good tyres :eek5:

[fridayflash]

lol, yup thats rangitai...ive been on steep bush lined uphills in there where the root infested rut is as deep as your handlebars...youve got your feet up under your handlebars, throttle pinned and thinking 'how the feck am i gunna make this'

last time i was in there was about 8months ago with my son..deep in the pines there was a fantastic expert enduro loop we had a bit of fun on.
im keen for a recce tmw if anyone wants a looky..id be on my dr650 so would have to avoid the steep rutted tracks on the pine hill but theres plenny else to explore

[R650R]

lol, yup thats rangitai...ive been on steep bush lined uphills in there where the root infested rut is as deep as your handlebars...youve got your feet up under your handlebars, throttle pinned and thinking 'how the feck am i gunna make this'

last time i was in there was about 8months ago with my son..deep in the pines there was a fantastic expert enduro loop we had a bit of fun on.
im keen for a recce tmw if anyone wants a looky..id be on my dr650 so would have to avoid the steep rutted tracks on the pine hill but theres plenny else to explore

maybe in couple weeks when have new tyre. Think pomgolin is right, have seen a hell of a lot of trailered bikes going in there but never seen any ADV bikes coming or going :)

[fridayflash]

he is right with that, ive mostly rode enduro/trail bikes in there although i took my xr650r in there for a day last year..was fine but had to avoid most of the trails on the pine hill as i was still on road gearing. a superlight trail bike like a new ktm freeride 250r will do nicely please santa :cool:

[pomgolian]

Ross is doing his farm ride on the 23rd which may not happen for me but the following weekend is looking good for a mosey around back country exploration ? Should have a new rear T63 on by then as we'll.

A light weight trials bike would be nice please but tough on the roady sections.

[Night Falcon]

looking forward to next weekend...hope the weather stays good! Went for a tootle on the beta last weekend on similar terrain....man was it a work out!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2C7xW60n80

[DR Girl]

looking forward to next weekend...hope the weather stays good! Went for a tootle on the beta last weekend on similar terrain....man was it a work out!



Would love to watch your video Marty, but took me 10mins waiting for Reply to Thread to come up after 18yr old son has got us on 'dial up' after watching toooooo many episodes of "Duck Dynasty". Arrrrrrrgh !!!!!!!! 'Dial up' makes me scream with frustration !!!!!! Can't even do the appropriate smilie . . . DOUBLE ARRRRRRGH !!! No broad band till Mon :-(
Just as well I've been working out at the gym as I have no bike fitness like you. Looking forward to blowing out the cobwebs :-)

[Night Falcon]

Would love to watch your video Marty, but took me 10mins waiting for Reply to Thread to come up after 18yr old son has got us on 'dial up' after watching toooooo many episodes of "Duck Dynasty". Arrrrrrrgh !!!!!!!! 'Dial up' makes me scream with frustration !!!!!! Can't even do the appropriate smilie . . . DOUBLE ARRRRRRGH !!! No broad band till Mon :-(
Just as well I've been working out at the gym as I have no bike fitness like you. Looking forward to blowing out the cobwebs :-)

after last weekends exploits on the Rev3 I think I can pretty much assure you I'm in no way bike fit <_< hard luck on the dial-up. we had the same problem so changed our plan - few extra $$ was worth it for family harmony :yes:

[Waipukbiker]

know wot ya mean about bloody dial up, My plan got upgraded about 6 months ago, so far son has managed not to run it out.
Took my old KL250 out tonight for some practice amoungst the trees and managed some full lock turns with feet up, will keep practising though during the week if i can. Used to do a lot of trials riding many years ago but heavier and sooooo not as fit now. I reckon on Sat afternoon there are going to be some very tired riders heading back home.

[DR Girl]

after last weekends exploits on the Rev3 I think I can pretty much assure you I'm in no way bike fit <_< hard luck on the dial-up. we had the same problem so changed our plan - few extra $$ was worth it for family harmony :yes:

We had 40gigs last year but Telecom contacted us as we were only using 28g at the most. So down graded to 30g which has been enough till 18yr old has started (with his new lap top) watching with vengeance!
Good on you having some practice on your 250 Ross. Thanks for coming up to help me tomorrow to get the XR200 ready as a loan bike for next weekend. Was starting to get a bit stressed as have been so busy with work etc. Need to get the DR into dirt mode also.

[Waipukbiker]

Well due to leaking fork seals and oil soaked pads and disk, (Not original front end) The loan XR2hundy is a no show for next weekend, Room for the mighty Beta on the trailer now Marty, Will save you having to drive up there, let me know if Jimmy is still going, I reckon there is room for his too.

[Waipukbiker]

On his way home from a ride today, Marty hit a sheep on Middle road and is currently in Hastings Hosp ICU, Robyn is keeping in contact with Sue and will let me know when he is out of ICU and in a ward, Will post more details as they come to hand, We wish him all the best and hope for a full and speedy recovery.

[bart]

On his way home from a ride today, Marty hit a sheep on Middle road and is currently in Hastings Hosp ICU, Robyn is keeping in contact with Sue and will let me know when he is out of ICU and in a ward, Will post more details as they come to hand, We wish him all the best and hope for a full and speedy recovery.

Oh bugger...hope it’s not too bad.

[NordieBoy]

Ouch !

[Box'a'bits]

On his way home from a ride today, Marty hit a sheep on Middle road and is currently in Hastings Hosp ICU, Robyn is keeping in contact with Sue and will let me know when he is out of ICU and in a ward, Will post more details as they come to hand, We wish him all the best and hope for a full and speedy recovery.
Marty had a good ride today up Takapari Rd with us Welly riders. To hear that he has had an accident on the way home is not a great postscript to the day. Pass on our regards to Sue. I hope he is out to the ward soon. Steve

[Woodman]

Get well soon mate

[GSers]

Get well mate

GSers

[R650R]

Get well soon Marty.
Hey you Welly riders, was that your group coming over the Taihape road on Friday?

[k1w33d]

It was good meeting you yesterday Marty. Get better soon mate. Arohanui to you, your whanau and your friends.

[manakau.KTM]

Likewise Marty it was good to meet you. How ironic that in the Bridge Cafe we talked about running into livestock. Hope you recover quickly. We'll all be watching your progress.

Cheers

Wayne

[manakau.KTM]

That wasn't us on Taihape Rd. We met Marty at Ashurst, went up Takapari Rd to the hut in dense fog and returned to the Bridge Cafe at the gorge. After a coffee stop Marty left us for home and the rest of us went back through the wind farm.

[Waipukbiker]

Just had an update from Robyn (DR Girl) who is keeping in contact with Sue (Martys Wife) He hit a lamb outside of Camp David, (was their pet I think). 8 Broken ribs, Broken Shoulder and Collar Bone and I would imagine some massive bruising. Initial concerns with possible lung damage but both working normally.
Sue will determine when he is able to take visitors which will be some time away yet. This is going to be a slow one for Marty.

[NordieBoy]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/9409694/Motorbiker-critical-after-hitting-sheep

Motorbiker critical after hitting sheep
Last updated 10:07 17/11/2013

A Hawke's Bay man is in critical condition with neck and back injuries after he hit an escaped sheep with his motorbike.
The Lowe Corporation rescue helicopter were called to a a Poukawa Valley farm on Middle Rd about 5.30pm yesterday, and airlifted the 35-year-old man to Hawke's Bay Hospital.
A hospital spokeswoman said the man was in critical condition in intensive care.

[DR Girl]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/9409694/Motorbiker-critical-after-hitting-sheep

Motorbiker critical after hitting sheep
Last updated 10:07 17/11/2013

A Hawke's Bay man is in critical condition with neck and back injuries after he hit an escaped sheep with his motorbike.
The Lowe Corporation rescue helicopter were called to a a Poukawa Valley farm on Middle Rd about 5.30pm yesterday, and airlifted the 35-year-old man to Hawke's Bay Hospital.
A hospital spokeswoman said the man was in critical condition in intensive care.

Sue said he's in a lot of pain but when he can grin (& it will only be that, not a laugh) . . . he will at the '35yr old man' as I'm pretty sure Marty is in his early 50's. What a compliment.
Thank god for good bike gear, Marty still has mod grazing to his hip & elbow & Sue said his helmet well grazed/ damaged.

We are all thinking of you Marty & we will miss your wonderful humour in your posts & that infectious laugh till you are on the mend.


I will pass on all your wishes for a speedy recovery to Sue. Thanks guys.

[Woodman]

The radio said neck and spinal which made me worry a lot, but the new prognosis is much better. Cheers for the updates guys.

[fridayflash]

best of luck for a speedy recovery marty

eddie.

[Box'a'bits]

Sue's prognosis sounds much more acceptable than what was published in stuff (which was very worrying).

[GPS MAN]

Get well soon Marty!

I'll stop by for a visit when you get out of ICU!!

If your family needs anything just ring...

My phone # is on Marty's phone...

Wade

[pomgolian]

Get well soon Marty rest up dood
Paul

[pomgolian]

Well due to leaking fork seals and oil soaked pads and disk, (Not original front end) The loan XR2hundy is a no show for next weekend, Room for the mighty Beta on the trailer now Marty, Will save you having to drive up there, let me know if Jimmy is still going, I reckon there is room for his too.

Hi Ross

Im out of the farm ride this weekend - gotta be up sparrow fart Sunday & in Rotorua for work so no big Saturday for me.

[Underground]

Bad news, I always worry about wandering stock . Get well soon Marty

[bart]

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=11158875

They had a picture in the paper of a 950SE

[GPS MAN]

Report last night: Marty was sitting up and eating a little.

But, he is still a little vague about some things...

Will keep posted on his recovery

[DR Girl]

Thanks Wade.
Marty still in ICU & still with tube in left lung (draining I think).

[DR Girl]

Seeing Paul ( Pomgolian ) hasn't said ;). . . . he & Mrs Kemp have a lovely wee baby :baby: girl 6lb 10oz called Lottie Hope on the 11/11/13

Congratulations to you both. :clap:

[pomgolian]

Thanks Drgirl been a long week it was actually the 12/11/13 i gave you the wrong date - bonnie we lass

[Box'a'bits]

Seeing Paul ( Pomgolian ) hasn't said ;). . . . he & Mrs Kemp have a lovely wee baby :baby: 6lb 10 oz called Lottie Hope on the 12/11/13. Congratulations to you both. :clap:
That's good news. Congrats to you & your family Paul :niceone:

[GPS MAN]

Congrats on the new Addition ~ Paul:)

[R650R]

Well done Paul.

I know it's probably the last thing on Marty's mind but I expect his bike will be in the serious crash lockup at HBT. They're a good crowd in there and his bike will be safe.
Got to have a look few months back for an article and they pride themselves on vehicles leaving the same as when they arrived, ie no petrol or batteries missing/swapped etc...

[bart]

Thanks Drgirl been a long week it was actually the 12/11/13 i gave you the wrong date - bonnie we lass

Congrats Paul. Good stuff.

[clint640]

Holy Crap :eek5: Get well soon Marty! Having been rather painfully ambushed by a couple of sheep myself a few years back I can totally sympathise.

Cheers
Clint

PS congrats Pomgolian!

[DR Girl]

Sue has been in contact with a wee update.
'Marty has chest drain out & is feeling more normal now. Still in a lot of pain & still in ICU, they are managing that. I can't get any indication when he will go to the ward, so still not really up for visitors. I have told him of every ones messages. Thanks to every one for their support.'

A little progress is good news Marty. We can't wait till you are sitting with the lap top in front of you :banana: & giving us all shit ;)

[DR Girl]

Hi Clint, ouch !!!! Not the brightest of beasts. Hi to Rosie :D

[R650R]

Thanks for the updates Ross and Robin.
Was I the only one browsing online for chest amour after watching Kings Cross ER on tv last night, chap had almost same injury as Marty but with less broken ribs, didn't look like much fun.

[Box'a'bits]

Thanks for the updates Ross and Robin.
Was I the only one browsing online for chest amour after watching Kings Cross ER on tv last night, chap had almost same injury as Marty but with less broken ribs, didn't look like much fun.
I looked at what Scott had on at the cafe & thought I should upgrade. I've had enough of rib injuries..

[bart]

Sooooooo....

is the Wairoa thing still on?

[GPS MAN]

Far as I know...

Talked to Ross earlier in the week and it was/is all go..

Will text Robin to confirm...

I have the bikes loaded and ready..

[GPS MAN]

Just got a text from Robin we are all go..

Meeting at BP in Bayview at 7:30 AM...

See you in the morning about 6:30 AM my place:oi-grr:

[Night Falcon]

Hope the ride went well guys :gob: out of ICU this arvo but still pretty sore and still no memory of most of last week. Hopefully things will improve over the next week or four. Hastings hospital staff for president :yes:they treated an old dodgy codger run down in his prime by a homocidal ram lamb with compassion, professionalism and good humor plus the puddings were nice as we'll. thanks team:woohoo:

[fridayflash]

glad to see your up and about marty, damn shame about the whole sheep affair! i borrowed an old ty250 and went to wairoa too, gladly it wasnt as hot as when we were there on the big bikes, lotta fun..not so sure about aging two stroke trials bikes tho (this one was a '74 model)i need a comfy seat traillie!

[manakau.KTM]

Good to hear you are on the mend Marty. Keep us posted on your progress. Steve set a high standard after his roofing incident with xrays and the like, so that we could all see the gory details.

Cheers

Wayne

[Box'a'bits]

Hi Marty, Good to see you out of ICU. It really wasn't necessary to be competitive about injuries you know. I bow to your greater capacity for that. I'm just off the phone to my parents who made me total up all the injuries I have receive as a result of the bike...

I know how long it took to get back after the back injury. If you or Sue need help in the next few months, let us all know & we will make sure that stuff gets done. :niceone: I'm really good at delegating

[Night Falcon]

Good to hear you are on the mend Marty. Keep us posted on your progress. Steve set a high standard after his roofing incident with xrays and the like, so that we could all see the gory details.

Cheers

Wayne some of the X-rays would soften concrete but the real beauties are various colours of the brushing as it unfolded before your eyes....if it didn't hurt so much I would have taken more photos of that....maybe pic of the week material :cry:

[Night Falcon]

glad to see your up and about marty, damn shame about the whole sheep affair! i borrowed an old ty250 and went to wairoa too, gladly it wasnt as hot as when we were there on the big bikes, lotta fun..not so sure about aging two stroke trials bikes tho (this one was a '74 model)i need a comfy seat traillie!

I'm increasingly seeing visions on an orange trials/ enduro/ adventure bike of about 350cc capacity in my future motorcycling arrangements....more so after a large twat around the nut by a road in recent times....maybe something in it maybe not.........maybe though:weird:

[DR Girl]

Marty, welcome back buddy :banana: You still haven't lost your wonderful sense of humour.

A great day!!! Ross, Eddie, Bart, Wade & moi. Thank you Ross so very much for organizing this ride. 2000 acres of hill country farm & me not ridden since MMMMM :brick: A few stupid offs . . . like 'where has the ground gone?' when you stop on a slope :argh:, the mud hole that almost swallowed the DR :Oops:, me rolling backwards down a hill when Mrs DR stalled at the top of a lip :lol: To name a couple.
Oh. . . did I say I got stuck in a couple muddy sections(didn't come off though):2thumbsup. Thanks guys for your help. You are FAB.

Missed you Marty, you were in our mind & often talked about at stops. "Marty would have loved this" or "Marty would have been right up there"

FALL OF THE RIDE. . . .was Ross's off on a tight narrow ledge into the manuka scrub. A bit of blood, pain & a upside down 2fifty :whistle:

[Night Falcon]

Marty, welcome back buddy :banana: You still haven't lost your wonderful sense of humour.

A great day!!! Ross, Eddie, Bart, Wade & moi. Thank you Ross so very much for organizing this ride. 2000 acres of hill country farm & me not ridden since MMMMM :brick: A few stupid offs . . . like 'where has the ground gone?' when you stop on a slope :argh:, the mud hole that almost swallowed the DR :Oops:, me rolling backwards down a hill when Mrs DR stalled at the top of a lip :lol: To name a couple.
Oh. . . did I say I got stuck in a couple muddy sections(didn't come off though):2thumbsup. Thanks guys for your help. You are FAB.

Missed you Marty, you were in our mind & often talked about at stops. "Marty would have loved this" or "Marty would have been right up there"

FALL OF THE RIDE. . . .was Ross's off on a tight narrow ledge into the manuka scrub. A bit of blood, pain & a upside down 2fifty :whistle: lucky that wee 2fiddy is right home upside down in the bush...hope rosco wasn't too worse for wear.....photos per chance :laugh:
AN authopedic surgeon told me this morning rib cart ledge injuries are extremely painful - for once we were able to reach almost instant uneqivical agreement

[Waipukbiker]

All good mate, gave the right forearm a bit of a strain, welcome back to the forum. Hydration packs were essential equipment on this ride, made a huuuuge differance. (So did the smaller bikes). looking forward to all the photos.

[bart]

Welcome back Marty. I hope you heal up quick.

Good ride yesterday. Thanks for sorting it out Ross. Some big country in there.

I woke up during the night with massive leg cramps. I blame Wades DR350 for it. ’It kickstarts real easy’ he said...:rolleyes:

Nah, it’s all good. Thanks for the lone of the bike. It was perfect for that terrain. :niceone:

Cheers guys. I’ll post up some photos when I get a chance.

[Aslan]

We've yet to meet - been following your journey since your ill fated collision with the kamikaze sheep - glad you're recovering well Marty and the folk at the DHB are taking good care of you

As I ride into the Molesworth today - I've a heightened awareness of the possibility of a large steer lurching into my path!

Go well Marty and your Hawkes Bay ADV pals - Aslan :)

[Night Falcon]

. I blame Wades DR350 for it. ’It kickstarts real easy’ he said...:rolleyes:

Nah, it’s all good. Thanks for the lone of the bike. It was perfect for that terrain. :niceone:

Cheers guys. I’ll post up some photos when I get a chance.

I've seen our merkin buddy kickin the guts out of that DR after some interesting parking manouvers so not surprised your tiny leg is feelin it .. Looking forward to some pickies

[Night Falcon]

We've yet to meet - been following your journey since your ill fated collision with the kamikaze sheep - glad you're recovering well Marty and the folk at the DHB are taking good care of you

As I ride into the Molesworth today - I've a heightened awareness of the possibility of a large steer lurching into my path!

Go well Marty and your Hawkes Bay ADV pals - Aslan :)

Cheers Aslan, we will definitely have to catch up for ride/chat at some stage. The Molesworth is beautiful country and holds a special place in my families history. Bill and Rachel Chisholm were both great friends of my parents. You definitely wouldn't want to meet up with Larry the lunatic Lambro in there though mate. Safe travels ...love to see some pics if ya get a chance to post any

[Waipukbiker]

I was involved in a big Army exercise in the bottom end of Molsworth back in 82, Came through Jacks Pass and ended up seing a big chunk of the bottom end of the Stn, The old St Helens/Tarndale area. ( You can go lotsa places when you are on tracks instead of tyres) Met up with the big man himself while I was there, amazing bloke, I dont think we will see his like again.
Thanks for your comments Aslan, hope you have a great ride down there and one day I hope we can show you around our place.

[GPS MAN]

Hey Marty ~ Good to see you are out of ICU and on the road to recovery!

Let me know when you can take visitors and I'll pop by for minute:niceone:

You would have loved the ride yesterday on the BETA..Man it would have rocked!

Thanks Ross for making the ride possible!
I think we all had a Great time could not have ask for a better day:niceone:

Again Marty - Take Care and Get Well Soon:doctor:

[Waipukbiker]

We are definitly going back there and next time it will be reverse direction but not until our "Missing man" is ready to join us, (Well he "Beta" be ready). let us know mate when you can handle visitors and we cab catch up. A couple of the Welly boys want to come up and see you too.

[GPS MAN]

Went by the hospital and had a good catch-up with Marty.

He is looking sore and in lots of pain..(thanks for painkillers)

Still a little blurry about the accident. But, still talking motorcycles and riding, Good Conversation!

He was upset that he missed out on the "Ross Ride". ~Next Time~

He is hoping to be discharged in the next couple of days....will text him tomorrow and get the update.

[DR Girl]

Thanks for that update Wade. That's great news. Will pop up tomorrow Marty :-)

QUESTION GUYS. . . . gave the 2hundy a good clean. Took AGES trying to get all that grey wacke clay off that she was absolutely coated in. Now rear suspension is squeeky the moment you sit on the bike. Tried CRC. Still the same. Do you think some of that grey clay has got into the linkages/ suspension/ bearings? 13,000ks on 2hundy. Have only had rear wheel bearings done to date. Maybe time to get bike shop to check ?
Would value any comments.

[DR Girl]

Marty, what ribs did you break? Front or back or a wee meddle of both ??? I can only guess how painful it would be:gob:
You poor 35yr old boy.

[pomgolian]

Nice to see your getting better old chap - ribs sound painful :shit: as only over broken both ankles.

[GSers]

Nice to see your getting better old chap - ribs sound painful :shit: as only over broken both ankles.

Ribs mostly painful when some ba--ard comes along and makes you laugh ah Marty. TXT me if they kick you out of hospital before say Wednesday thats the plan at this stage may have to work ???? Looking forward to a ride / drive sick of sanding windows. :lol:
GSers

[Night Falcon]

Marty, what ribs did you break? Front or back or a wee meddle of both ??? I can only guess how painful it would be:gob:
You poor 35yr old boy. lots and lots front/back/middles/ends. What I think has happened is my left side has borne the brunt of hitting the end of the handle bar protectors at say 80- 110 kph. The X-ray shows (from foggy memory) the first eight ribs all having about an 80mm strip running from the broken collar bone and down about 350 - 400mm (about the width of the hand guard) of shattered bone maybe 3-5 breaks per rib. Surgeon says it will heal ok but it looks a mess. Hoping to get copy of the X-ray for exhibition and comment. Painful doesn't beguine to describe the pain either!!


Ribs mostly painful when some ba--ard comes along and makes you laugh ah Marty. TXT me if they kick you out of hospital before say Wednesday thats the plan at this stage may have to work ???? Looking forward to a ride / drive sick of sanding windows. :lol:
GSers no worries bro I'm picking/ hoping the hospital is getting as sick of me as I am of being in it. They do have some spectacularly good drugs though :eek5:I'm not sure sitting in the lotus position for an hour a day is gonna do much for pain relief so hopefully I'll get a decent truckload to leave with. Or Sue is gonna get over me balling my eyes out every 10 mins pretty quickly. I might have to start looking at replacement options for the 690 as part of my pain recovery? 530 exc.....free ride......bmwf650