Hawke's Bay Ride Outs - is anyone there?

[clint640]

If any of you guys are out for a ride on Thursday (2 Oct) go have a look at the Ngaruroro as the Jetboat marathon (http://www.nzjbrra.co.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=11&Itemid=51) is running 3 legs on there for the 1st time in a while. 100mph+ turbine engines, supercharged big blocks, absurdly large turbos etc. Give me mate Karl in B111 a wave.

Cheers
Clint

[Night Falcon]

Cheers Clint, that was awesome....those boats crack a mean note!


http://youtu.be/dBm8pnuncCg

[pomgolian]

Nice Marty & Clint - They were loud i could hear them in Havelock

[R650R]

Cool vid Marty. Looked at a few viewing options on the map but didn't rememberise it was on till going over the bridge at Fernhill.
Was a few people there watching. Saw one boat headed up river but had to keep eye on the road.

Meanwhile it was a nice day at Akito beach via Pongoroa. Had fun on Little Manuhara rd 4wd track, not too challenging except for the slippery clay and wet grass but no drama.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvTzV5UXVUMmY0OTg/edit?usp=sharing

[bart]

Me and my brothers usd to race up and down the Little Manuhara on push bikes as kids. My father recently bought the land alongside the track. It used to be a lot more rutted but seems to be much better maintained these days.

Did you hit any of the hail and shit weather?

[R650R]

Me and my brothers usd to race up and down the Little Manuhara on push bikes as kids. My father recently bought the land alongside the track. It used to be a lot more rutted but seems to be much better maintained these days.

Did you hit any of the hail and shit weather?

There was some work going on in paddock on northern side on first few hundred metres in, didn't really notice who was there though.
Weather was sweet, bit colder from Norsewood but that's normal, windy enough but not too bad.
Lots of scenic tree lined shaded roads down that way, will have to explore more.
Waihi falls was impressive, had spin on beach at Herbetville too.

[R650R]

Looks like council have been in with digger and groomed the Tutaekuri river crossing approach on Waldon/Mangatutu. About 10m3 moved and nice flat approach.
First section looked quite doable, water only about 2ft deep off to left but flowing fast, didn't fancy any unnecessary swimming lessons without back up :)
Explored Te Kowhai down to gorge stream, lots of sharp rocks. Hillbilly neighbourhood watch came down on XR200, said hello but didn't want a race back to the top for some reason :)
Waihou/Price/Hawkston roads all in good shape.

[fridayflash]

i crossed that river at waldon road one night, was anout the same as you said, 2 foot deep and a little too swift for my liking, made it over ok but went the long way home after that :laugh:

[Night Falcon]

got this pic sent to me recently of a drowned XR apparently after attempting to cross a fast flowing ford, not sure where it was but having drowned a bike myself its not a nice feeling

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[GPS MAN]

Looks more like he went swimming with his motorcycle

[R650R]

got this pic sent to me recently of a drowned XR apparently after attempting to cross a fast flowing ford, not sure where it was but having drowned a bike myself its not a nice feeling



Was all over the classic club page, along with the recovery pics. At 'Dairy flat" where ever that is on the long way to rissington rally.
Although the bigger pics looked a lot like the Makehu ford to me. Apparently the current washed out the front wheel.

[DR Girl]

Was all over the classic club page, along with the recovery pics. At 'Dairy flat" where ever that is on the long way to rissington rally.
Although the bigger pics looked a lot like the Makehu ford to me. Apparently the current washed out the front wheel.

You are right Raymond, it is Makehu Ford. Maybe XRJohnny could fill us in on what happened to his little 250 that day :Oops::rolleyes::whistle:

[R650R]

You are right Raymond, it is Makehu Ford. Maybe XRJohnny could fill us in on what happened to his little 250 that day :Oops::rolleyes::whistle:

I thought as much and Johnny filled us in on the official version at the club yesterday. He seemed quite amused about all the variations the real story had evolved into. :)

[R650R]

Last minute decision to go for ride this morning, have ridden past Morere hot pools without stopping so many times that was main mission to check out. Cooled off nicely in the main cold pool.
Up the road took Tarewa road with the intent of cutting across back roads to tiniroto.
Early on there was a Road Closed Ahead sign, then this minor obstacle https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvYnAxcUJDZVZUOWs/view?usp=sharing

Or maybe they mean this potential launch pad, got over ok looks worse than it was (everything looks bad on roadbike) https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdva0tXZTFsaTYxNnM/view?usp=sharing

Then holy moley unsignposted film set from Dukes of Hazard!!! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvUTBfWjU0WWJhdkE/view?usp=sharing

Was only going slow as ground quite soft there anyway. With several strong people and a rope you might get an adv bike past on the side/ditch/water table...

After doubling back had look up Gordon rd as far as farm gates on another potential through route then home via tiniroto.

Next mission think will stay night at Morere then do Tarndale and Motu explorations...

[fridayflash]

looks like a good ride, ive been through there..tawera road etc, itd be interesting to explore the linkups to tiniroto side..which could lead to a jaunt up te reinga etc.

i wemt for a ride with ross and wickle. me on xr250a (shakedown ride on latest trademe purchase) ross on dr and wickle (mark) on gs1000e took in gravel at mangakuri / claireinch roads, then long range etc to blackhead, then porangahau for lunch. not many bikes home via gravel and slabtop, rosco has vid footage :niceone:

[Waipukbiker]

What an awesome day for a ride, Who sez roadies cant do gravel, no worries for the big ole Suzy, narrow tyres and a rider that's been around on bikes longer than most of us meant we were only waiting about 2 min max at the end of the road and he was there looking for the next bit. Looks like he will be a starter for the back road ride around Wairoa on the 9th. Good on ya Mark. :clap:

[R650R]

The DR on farmland up at Titiokoura, helping out with the Trials championships today. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvWjVfbVRVNlgya1k/view?usp=sharing

More on tomorrow at Waimarama.

Some great skills on display. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvNk9nblllRTRKVWc/view?usp=sharing

[DR Girl]

Great pics Raymond :yes: Amazing what those trials riders can do with their bikes. Blows you away !:Punk:

[DR Girl]

Just had an awesome day riding gravel & the smaller scenic roads from Eskdale through to Tutira then up to the back of Wairoa :wings:
Thank you so much for organising such an enjoyable day Ross & for putting on the most perfect weather. :sunny:
The lime green shades of the fresh country side was spectacular!
Lovely to visit Rob & Fran's farm again. A great lunch spot. Nice to met Alastair & Bruce & have John along also.

Leave it to you Ross,to give more details on those backs roads ;)

[Night Falcon]

That motorcycle adventure riding lark seems like a lot of fun.....have to give it a go one day.

The trials riding looked pretty interesting too.....might give that a shot one day too.

[R650R]

Thanks Robin.

Yeah Marty it looks like fun, and affordable fun too. Trying very hard not to buy one, as long as no one posts any trademe links I'll be fine...
I've never met such a friendly relaxed bunch of people at any sports event before either. Nearly everyone thanks you for helping out in person. I guess it's a sport where patience and being relaxed is a core skill needed.

[DR Girl]

That motorcycle adventure riding lark seems like a lot of fun.....have to give it a go one day.

The trials riding looked pretty interesting too.....might give that a shot one day too.


You haven't lost your sense of humour :niceone:

It sure isn't the same riding without you. Miss those wheel stands of yours that would pop up anywhere :apumpin: Also it ain't the same without the Marty chuckle . . . NOT to be confused with the Marty shuffle :wari:

[Waipukbiker]

Looks like we have got a few more keen Adv riding chaps in the HB gang, John on a Transalp, Alistair on a KLR650, (Used to belong to some American dude who gets really loose on a KTM530 :laugh:) Alistairs mate on a Yammy (Sorry, forgotten your name), Dave on a Beemer GS650, ( When he gets it fixed after falling off a trailer) Nigel who is seriously looking for a DR650, (He had a ride on mine and promptly got rid of his Dakar) Beagle the Jammy bugger who has just scored an 09 DR650 off TM with under 3,000 kms on the clock for under 3 grand, Just needs one fork leg replaced. Also has a big tank, pumper carb, after market exhaust system and some other good bits. (deals like this should be illegal).

[GPS MAN]

Sounds like you guys and gal had a Great Day of Riding!

I'll be there next time.,,:drool:

[benhall]

wheres all the roadies :(

[Night Falcon]

Thanks Robin.

Yeah Marty it looks like fun, and affordable fun too. Trying very hard not to buy one, as long as no one posts any trademe links I'll be fine...
I've never met such a friendly relaxed bunch of people at any sports event before either. Nearly everyone thanks you for helping out in person. I guess it's a sport where patience and being relaxed is a core skill needed.

My advice mate....don't try too hard not to get one, they are two wheeled fun personified :banana::banana::banana:

Thanks for the continued encouragement DRGirl; that banana moves a lot better than me at present- had my gall bladder removed last week so another op out of the way. Shoulder is getting looked at in December, MRI showed a tear in the cartilage so likely an op in the new year which will likely delay my return to the handlebars for a bit longer.....gives me longer to procrastinate on a new bike.

I see there is a NZ agent for Icon riding gear on TM. Pretty good gear by all accounts (not up to Klim standards I don't think?) so will have to check it out as still have to replace all mine. Would like to try it on for fit etc so might need a trip to the big smoke once I'm bit more mobile again - their adv helmets look pretty snazzy but don't know about the bubble visors for distortion; anyone tried em?

[R650R]

My advice mate....don't try too hard not to get one, they are two wheeled fun personified :banana::banana::banana:



Still trying to forget how much fun those go karts were... I can see myself getting one of those trials things, just my bank account says no right now...

[400sm]

Looks like we have got a few more keen Adv riding chaps in the HB gang, John on a Transalp, Alistair on a KLR650, (Used to belong to some American dude who gets really loose on a KTM530 :laugh:) Alistairs mate on a Yammy (Sorry, forgotten your name), Dave on a Beemer GS650, ( When he gets it fixed after falling off a trailer) Nigel who is seriously looking for a DR650, (He had a ride on mine and promptly got rid of his Dakar) Beagle the Jammy bugger who has just scored an 09 DR650 off TM with under 3,000 kms on the clock for under 3 grand, Just needs one fork leg replaced. Also has a big tank, pumper carb, after market exhaust system and some other good bits. (deals like this should be illegal).

I think you will find that John and Beagle are used to a much brisker pace than the normal KB (knitting bitches) tediously slow crawl.

[R650R]

Got to explore some 'off-limits' areas in Kawekas yesterday as passenger in Logging truck. We had to wait at a gate for loading crew and asked about keys/access etc. Apparently they try to keep access to a minimum and even those who do have keys face a $1000 bill if they lose one. Fresh forestry tracks were pretty soft not sure they'd be too much fun on a big ADV bike, driver had the KW aired down to about 60psi, can drop it to 30.

[Night Falcon]

Got to explore some 'off-limits' areas in Kawekas yesterday as passenger in Logging truck. We had to wait at a gate for loading crew and asked about keys/access etc. Apparently they try to keep access to a minimum and even those who do have keys face a $1000 bill if they lose one. Fresh forestry tracks were pretty soft not sure they'd be too much fun on a big ADV bike, driver had the KW aired down to about 60psi, can drop it to 30.

nice work, good to hear the HB spy network is doing its stuff :shifty:


......and speaking of adventure bikes......I'm pleased to announce the arrival of a "2010 EXC 530" (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1004334&page=7) as my new steed. :banana::wari::banana:




My daughter said home just wasn't the same without a KTM in the garage so what can I say, as a parent you do almost anything for ya kids :D

[R650R]

......and speaking of adventure bikes......I'm pleased to announce the arrival of a "2010 EXC 530" (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1004334&page=7) as my new steed. :banana::wari::banana:


Damn! that's nice :) If you need anyone to exercise it so the seals don't go dry etc.... :)

[DR Girl]

Fabulous news Marty. Well done. We now have twins :yes::woohoo::sunny::drinkup::first::niceone::bana na: in the group !!

[Waipukbiker]

Damn! that's nice :) If you need anyone to exercise it so the seals don't go dry etc.... :)

Well since we are such a considerate bunch here in the bay we could set up a roster system.:yes:

[pomgolian]

Good news Marty plenty more tracks to explore, went for a blast today bit of fishing thrown in while i tried to find a track that is on the map but not on the ground "mrs farmer says not heard of that sonny & you cant come through here"

Then up over Darky's bit further on six logging trucks try to run me off the road had to hide in the ditch on one bend (did you see me Raymond), then on the way home two truck and trailers wanted the whole road so had to dive for cover in the ditch again.

[DR Girl]

Glad you got out Paul. A great day for it :2thumbsup. So glad there was a ditch you could fit in! Phew.
Nice pic :banana:

[Night Falcon]

Good news Marty plenty more tracks to explore, went for a blast today bit of fishing thrown in while i tried to find a track that is on the map but not on the ground "mrs farmer says not heard of that sonny & you cant come through here"

Then up over Darky's bit further on six logging trucks try to run me off the road had to hide in the ditch on one bend (did you see me Raymond), then on the way home two truck and trailers wanted the whole road so had to dive for cover in the ditch again.

the universe is speaking to you Pomo.......:mega: ditch that DR and get an airhead (Logging truck)

[pomgolian]

the universe is speaking to you Pomo.......:mega: ditch that DR and get an airhead (Logging truck)

Had enough air heads in my time need to go lighter not heavier ! Though would luv a nice 100 GS PD. Next bike will be a WR250R just got to work how to get it.

You can mostly see the trucks coming by the dust cloud in the distance so u hide off the road then look on the truckers faces of WTF - the truck and trailer was more hairy as I didn't see it coming so we both had WTF moment :eek5:

[R650R]

Then up over Darky's bit further on six logging trucks try to run me off the road had to hide in the ditch on one bend (did you see me Raymond), then on the way home two truck and trailers wanted the whole road so had to dive for cover in the ditch again.

No was only a one off on Monday for me, for next article job. You know they were probably thinking the same about you :)
Small farmlots (small private plantations) are making up quite a bit of the log harvest lately, you can expect the big gear up those roads at anytime these days. Keep an eye on the wheel tracks, you can usually see if big gear has been up the road recently (and therefore likely coming back).

5.15am on Monday... https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvVjh5Q1l0a0tPbVE/view?usp=sharing

[R650R]

When in Wairoa do not leave your helmet unattended on the beach.... No it didn't get stolen.......

Saw an older chap stuck in the mud with his 4wd by the river mouth by himself so went down to help... soon we had a few more helpers and a Terrano with tow line.
Right at the pivotal moment of success when we got it moving one of the helpers dogs pissed on my helmet, visor open..... #suckstobeme.....
One of those things that happens, lucky most of it stayed on the outside.... now undergoing full decontamination lol.....
Felt good to help someone out in trouble anyway :)

[DR Girl]

When in Wairoa do not leave your helmet unattended on the beach.... No it didn't get stolen.......

Saw an older chap stuck in the mud with his 4wd by the river mouth by himself so went down to help... soon we had a few more helpers and a Terrano with tow line.
Right at the pivotal moment of success when we got it moving one of the helpers dogs pissed on my helmet, visor open..... #suckstobeme.....
One of those things that happens, lucky most of it stayed on the outside.... now undergoing full decontamination lol.....
Felt good to help someone out in trouble anyway :)

What are the chances of that happening? :gob: So unlucky ! Good on you for helping :yes:

[R650R]

What are the chances of that happening? :gob: So unlucky ! Good on you for helping :yes:

And on a hot summer day too..... maybe the extra five mins at servo washing helmet saved me from something else, so many centre line crossers out there in the summer holiday traffic, tired lazy drivers aplenty.

[R650R]

Todays mission was to explore Tarndale... ran into an old boss (one of the good ones) out of Gisborne so trip turned social and less exploring time though.
Funny as one of the local coppers turned up as I left and told him where I was going, "oh I wouldn't go there..." he says.... I'm still alive lol....

Didn't realise when taking these pics I could have ridden up this river bed to base of the slip but was getting late anyway.... Pretty good trip, Mount Arowhana looked impressive.
Motu mission for the next one I think... :)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvaDIwU2JEOGg4Z0U/view?usp=sharing

[Waipukbiker]

Went for a tour around Mahia yesterday, Havnt been there for about 20 years, bloody holiday metropolis now. was in the company of a couple of road bikes so limited any serios exploring. Napier/Wairoa rd was starting to bleed on the corners on the way home. Stopped at the Waikare pub for a break (As you do) and one of the others asked if they should be riding through the shiny patches on the corners, wasn't sure what to say without offending them, so gritted my teeth and politely explained the probable result of leaning the bike over in wet tar. Good day for doing just under 600 kms anyway.

[R650R]

Went for a tour around Mahia yesterday, Havnt been there for about 20 years, bloody holiday metropolis now. was in the company of a couple of road bikes so limited any serios exploring. Napier/Wairoa rd was starting to bleed on the corners on the way home. Stopped at the Waikare pub for a break (As you do) and one of the others asked if they should be riding through the shiny patches on the corners, wasn't sure what to say without offending them, so gritted my teeth and politely explained the probable result of leaning the bike over in wet tar. Good day for doing just under 600 kms anyway.

Yes Tar bleed is to be avoided but as long as your ready for the possibility of a slide and commit to it with keeping the gas on its no worse than riding in the rain. Thought it was lot better yesterday than it was couple weeks ago when the GSXR lit up in third coming off the 45k rise by mohaka twisties.... I didn't leave Gissy till about 630pm, great takeaway feed at Makaraka by the opotiki turnoff.
BTW livestock and wandering sheep were around in shocking numbers up Te Karaka way.... Someone seems to have finally culled the goats on wairoa road a little but still a few about.

[Night Falcon]

BTW livestock and wandering sheep were around in shocking numbers up Te Karaka way.... Someone seems to have finally culled the goats on wairoa road a little but still a few about.
Yes...take care out there folks :cool:

[R650R]

Johhny this is the book I was telling you about...

Emilio Scotto "The Longest Ride"

http://www.bookdepository.com/Longest-Ride-Emilio-Scotto/9780760346501

http://ic2.pbase.com/o6/30/470430/1/70926462.1s0MBYIf.TapadellibrodeEmilioScotto.jpg

[XRJohnny]

Thanks for that R650R , Got it from the Napier library today.
They had to retrieve it from 'underground storage'. Seems that they deem it to be not so interesting anymore!! . . Way too much prime shelfspace used up with Cooking, Knitting & Rugby books.

[R650R]

Thanks for that R650R , Got it from the Napier library today.
They had to retrieve it from 'underground storage'. Seems that they deem it to be not so interesting anymore!! . . Way too much prime shelfspace used up with Cooking, Knitting & Rugby books.

Cheers let us know when your done reading what you think, I found it hard to put it down.

[Denniso]

Anybody keen on a short gravel ride Sunday , have just ditched the walking stick and need to ride . Looking at heading out back of Tuitira around ten from Bay View , if you're keen let me know . ( I will be off the pace a bit due to a still rooted knee )

[R650R]

Anybody keen on a short gravel ride Sunday , have just ditched the walking stick and need to ride . Looking at heading out back of Tuitira around ten from Bay View , if you're keen let me know . ( I will be off the pace a bit due to a still rooted knee )

He's not joking about the stick either, heard you dropped by :) Prob missed out on seeing more local ferals clobbered with it again...

Had a sympathy crash for you on Dingo, off to empty out mtb park now with my knee that looks like an Ebola outbreak "Yeah just got back from Sierra Leone...."
Will we stop for Pies at Tutira, I'm in ;p

[DR Girl]

Good luck for your shoulder surgery :doctor: tomorrow Marty from all the team :2thumbsup :niceone: :yes:

[Night Falcon]

Good luck for your shoulder surgery :doctor: tomorrow Marty from all the team :2thumbsup :niceone: :yes:

Thanks DR Girl - Hopefully will pave the way to full recovery and back to some riding - the 530 is getting itchy feet being parked up <_< 1st bike I've owned and never ridden.....yet :shifty:

[Waipukbiker]

Thanks DR Girl - Hopefully will pave the way to full recovery and back to some riding - the 530 is getting itchy feet being parked up <_< 1st bike I've owned and never ridden.....yet :shifty:

Jeez Mate, Those doctors are a bit slack, They should have picked up that you are in the advanced stages of PMS. (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome)

[R650R]

Hope it went well Marty, will try catch up soon.

[Night Falcon]

thanks guys, happy to report surgery went well, shoulder feels a lot better already....now for the fun physio :pinch:

[Night Falcon]

Art Deco weekend was awesome again this year. Got to sit on an Indian :Punk: and perv at some hi flying old girls :2thumbsup

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[GPS MAN]

Well Marty..almost 500 K's on the 530 on Saturday! You need the Seat Concepts seat! Without it would not have been fun..although I did stand-up for lots of the ride.

Get well Soon!

[Night Falcon]

Well Marty..almost 500 K's on the 530 on Saturday! You need the Seat Concepts seat! Without it would not have been fun..although I did stand-up for lots of the ride.

Get well Soon!

nice work. Bloke on a GS dropped by on his way home from the ride, so heard all about it. Glad to hear the fuel range on that 530 didn't let ya down....300+ K's on the tank? about perfect for me :headbang:

[Night Falcon]

Found this lying around on U-tube....HB lads out on the Tarndale Slip


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXCyh3raZQo

[Night Falcon]

meanwhile...the 530 is almost finished. Seat concepts went on today, only a couple minor things left and its ready to test ride.

[DR Girl]

A well spotted U Tube clip :) Are there any more vids? And where are the pics Bart ? We know you took them Lol

' That seat looks real good ' . . . . said in my best Mississippi accent ;)

[Night Falcon]

A well spotted U Tube clip :) Are there any more vids? And where are the pics Bart ? We know you took them Lol



yeah Bart....don't hold out on us now :corn:

[GPS MAN]

Hey ~ my seat doesn't have that nice ORANGE thread running through it!

I got ripped off:facepalm:

[R650R]

Did you guys ride up the 'big river crossing' instead of the road. That bit is actually the debri from the slip and leads to it.
You wouldn't have parked in the middle of the road if youd seen the hillbillies I did when I was up there lol....

Must do the motu soon, suppose I should buy a straight set of handle bars first :)

[Night Falcon]

went for my first ride today in 15months :woohoo: couldn't help myself- only 2 laps of the cul-de-sac on the 530 but its a start, even had it in 2nd gear. Don't tell Sue, physio or surgeon :shutup: The big grin stuck on my face might give me away though.....have to look at the 6:30 news to wipe it off.

[bart]

yeah Bart....don't hold out on us now :corn:
Yeah, I know I’m slack. Working huge shifts at the moment, so struggling to breathe let alone sort out photos.

went for my first ride today in 15months :woohoo: couldn't help myself- only 2 laps of the cul-de-sac on the 530 but its a start, even had it in 2nd gear. Don't tell Sue, physio or surgeon :shutup: The big grin stuck on my face might give me away though.....have to look at the 6:30 news to wipe it off.

Good news dude

[Waipukbiker]

Well done mate, None of us could possibly imagen what that must have felt like for you.

[DR Girl]

Fabulous Marty :banana: :clap: :2thumbsup

[GPS MAN]

Good News! Sounds like the ride ended a lot better than the last time I was there:msn-wink:

[Night Falcon]

Good News! Sounds like the ride ended a lot better than the last time I was there:msn-wink:

ohh? I don't recall that one :facepalm: One of your goodies turned up this morning and it works a treat! :yes:

[GPS MAN]

Good Goodies!

How is the tool pack coming along?

[Night Falcon]

Good Goodies!

How is the tool pack coming along?

Tube made, just got to make the brackets and paint - have all the bits n pieces so will be tomorrows job.

[GPS MAN]

Anticipation :eek:

[Waipukbiker]

Hey Wade, I hear on the Drumpeel rd grapevine you've got some teeth marks in your bike boots. sounds like a good story here. Cmon, Fess up.

[GPS MAN]

Yea, you heard right! I rode the old DR 350 down the road to bring my dog home and the dog he was visiting had a go at me...

He bit me twice on my boots.. Good thing I had them on and not my runners......

So, my dog and I have had a good talk and he isn't going there anytime soon!!!

[Night Falcon]

Yea, you heard right! I rode the old DR 350 down the road to bring my dog home and the dog he was visiting had a go at me...

He bit me twice on my boots.. Good thing I had them on and not my runners......

So, my dog and I have had a good talk and he isn't going there anytime soon!!!

Alpinestars sell T10 boots, maybe they should develop some K9's :laugh:





........sheep bites are a lot worse <_<

[R650R]

Good to hear you turning a wheel Marty. Prob done more adv riding then me lately!
Poor DR went for short blat to Whirinaki after passing WOF but now locked up again.
Copped a rostered day off Wednesday so took the GSXR on a cobweb removal mission up to Raupunga...
Few of guys at work been going on about SF70 so might have to explore up there soon...

[R650R]

Crossed the Motu rd off the list today. Awesome burger for lunch in Matawai at the Café then into it. Looks like lot of maintainance done recently and a digger bucket still parked on one of corners.
Road in pretty good condition, you'd even get through fine in a car. Twisty as, bit like going up to the hot pools here but with way more native bush, so much that they've massacared a fair few punga ferns that must have been encroaching onto the road too much. Ten mins on the bach at opotiki then home through the Waioeka gorge which is like a motorway compared to the last time I went through it about 12 years ago.

[Night Falcon]

Crossed the Motu rd off the list today. Awesome burger for lunch in Matawai at the Café then into it. Looks like lot of maintainance done recently and a digger bucket still parked on one of corners.
Road in pretty good condition, you'd even get through fine in a car. Twisty as, bit like going up to the hot pools here but with way more native bush, so much that they've massacared a fair few punga ferns that must have been encroaching onto the road too much. Ten mins on the bach at opotiki then home through the Waioeka gorge which is like a motorway compared to the last time I went through it about 12 years ago.

sounds like the Motu last changed a bit since I was there, but that was in 09.... on a new 690:cry: wonder what it'd be like on 530:devil2:

Obligatory photos of the trip are obligatory :wait:

[R650R]

sounds like the Motu last changed a bit since I was there, but that was in 09.... on a new 690:cry: wonder what it'd be like on 530:devil2:

Obligatory photos of the trip are obligatory :wait:

Judging by the scale of the work done I'd say it prob gets some choice 4WD ruts going on in the winter.... There were a couple of hefty near vertical step climbs that would be interesting in wet without momentum.
I have to sort out my free pic hosting setup, this site is annoying for posting images to.

[Night Falcon]

this site is annoying for posting images to.

we don't mind where ya post em.... HB Photo Friendly Thread (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896372&page=2)

[DR Girl]

sounds like the Motu last changed a bit since I was there, but that was in 09.... on a new 690:cry: wonder what it'd be like on 530:devil2:


The Motu wasn't too bad when I did it back in Nov 2010. It was a big day though on my 200. Clocked up a few ks.
Well done Raymond, it's a big day. :Punk: Look forward to the pics also.

I'm keen when you are able Mr Falcon and fellow H B ers. Horn arrived last week as no one had an off market one in stock, one of my jobs today. A shinny black one :D

[R650R]

Just done a google estimate, 784 km by my calculations, yikes!!! That's a big day on bike for me :)

Nothing to spectacular on the pic front but i'll post up a couple

[R650R]

Some Motu pics

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvZ2ZONlZtLVhXQ1U/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvOWdzOGpwWWJBSFU/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvcHZvSHBMaF9OT0k/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvTVhZbWRnWnlROUE/view?usp=sharing

[GPS MAN]

Cool Pics!

[R650R]

Cheers.

Took the GSXR up the gravel road to Te Apiti windfarm today, very fun ride up and down. Stunning views from top.
Ruahines were looking great on the way down to in the morning light.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvVS1wM1pFdVJraDg/view?usp=sharing

[Night Falcon]

Back in the saddle today for the 1st time since that fateful day that shall not be mentioned. 1 1/2 hours of riding with Wade round the farm on the Beta. Most fun I've had in a loooooong time, it was awesome and no bikes, animals or peoples were harmed with the exception of a saw jaw from a large grin :2thumbsup.

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[DR Girl]

So rapt for you Marty, you deserve x3 dancing banana's :wari: :wari: :wari:

Awesome Wade.

Hey just as well I went to the gym today as I see KTM riding not too far away :cool:

[R650R]

Great stuff Marty, good to see you riding again.

[bart]

Way to go Bro

[GPS MAN]

Yes ~ it was a good day and no one got banged-up!

Looking forward to the day you can get that Orange Beast out of your man cave:yes:

[pomgolian]

Back in the saddle today for the 1st time since that fateful day that shall not be mentioned. 1 1/2 hours of riding with Wade round the farm on the Beta. Most fun I've had in a loooooong time, it was awesome and no bikes, animals or peoples were harmed with the exception of a saw jaw from a large grin :2thumbsup.

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:2thumbsup

[R650R]

Was just going to be a quick ride up the gentle Annie to blow out the cobwebs before the GSXR gets parked up for winter but was such nice day thought bugger I'll carry on up Comet rd for some scenic photos and the view.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvdzZWZDRpdGdmeEk/view?usp=sharing

[R650R]

And a better Pano view of the Kaikomata ranges to the West.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvSDJxdTFJOEtvRWc/view?usp=sharing

[Luvvt]

Can anyone tell me if there are any short gravel rd loops in HBay
Up to half day rides would be nice

[pomgolian]

Depends where your based ? lots north of Napier, a few out to the coast, a few here http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/gps-tracks-rides/north-island-tracks/ lots of longer rides into the hills if you have the time.

[Luvvt]

Yep im in Hastings got any street names I can google.
I know theres a loop from Waitara rd off the Napier Taupo rd but not sure yet how much of it is gravel.

Any body been around Waipunga rd (looks like a long ride)

[pomgolian]

Yep im in Hastings got any street names I can google.
I know theres a loop from Waitara rd off the Napier Taupo rd but not sure yet how much of it is gravel.

Any body been around Waipunga rd (looks like a long ride)

Waitara rd is a good one gravel after bout 10km or so take a rod some good spots to fish the Mohaka, then links up to pohukura rd to Tutira then darky spur rd back to napier normally a long day think it's nearly 300kms with a few fishing stops thrown in, tried to find the pylon service road off Ellis Wallace rd once but it seemed to disappear into scrub, next time I'm up that way will try from the darky spur road end but it will prob be next summer

[R650R]

Waipunga rd, Darky spur, kaiwaka rd is a good easy ride, just watch out for the locals and steep drop offs.

Waitara then past boundry stream to Tutira is good ride too.

Waihou rd up back puketapu/Dartmoor.

[Luvvt]

Shit you guys taking spare fuel. Me ktm will only do between 170 to 240kms probably less due to all the 1st 2nd gear stuff

[Night Falcon]

Shit you guys taking spare fuel. Me ktm will only do between 170 to 240kms probably less due to all the 1st 2nd gear stuff

about 300k range is ideal for decent poking round HB I reckon. When I had a 990 I always factored in a fuel stop on most of my rides, hardly ever for the 690 with safari tank, hoping the same for my safari tanked 530......if I ever get to ride it :(

[Luvvt]

Waihou rd looks easily in my tank range for now till I suss the bike out a little more.

Should get around there on road tires what you reckon. Will end up with some dual sports but probably closer to next seasons riding or atleast when ive wrecked these ones :}

[pomgolian]

Waihou rd looks easily in my tank range for now till I suss the bike out a little more.

Should get around there on road tires what you reckon. Will end up with some dual sports but probably closer to next seasons riding or atleast when ive wrecked these ones :}

Check out R650Rs trips the nutter does gravel on a GSXR :gob: just watch out for logging trucks.

[Night Falcon]

Check out R650Rs trips the nutter does gravel on a GSXR :gob: just watch out for logging trucks.

+1 Road tires will get you moving along nicely enough, its the stopping on looser surfaces that can let you down...especially in a hurry. Go slow, also watch out for livestock and the recent influx of old men riding BMW R??'s :dodge:

and speaking of things dodgy.......I hear a certain DR2hundy rider of our acquaintance is temporarily out of action with a busted ankle :shutup:. All the best for speedy recovery DRG.....if its any consolation you'll most likely be back on the weehundy before I'm on the 530....maybe we can swing a joint comeback adv ride :woohoo:

[DR Girl]

Thanks Marty :niceone:
You have a few weeks at physio to knock that shoulder into shape and out we go again. Can't wait to see your face after some gravel on the 530 :Punk:

[Hangman0]

Back in the saddle today for the 1st time since that fateful day that shall not be mentioned. 1 1/2 hours of riding with Wade round the farm on the Beta. Most fun I've had in a loooooong time, it was awesome and no bikes, animals or peoples were harmed with the exception of a saw jaw from a large grin :2thumbsup.

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Nice to see you on your pony again next the horse:2thumbsup

[R650R]

Exploring up behind the Rangataiki pub today after lunch. Was a few crossers up there and three Adventure riders as well, anyone from here???
Was good to have a nosey but nothing too special. Nearly drowned the DR in one deep bog hole at southern end on way out, had my suspicions when saw no fresh tyre tracks in or out of it.
Bit disconcerting when front wheel under water!!!

Prob why I took a before photo incase I had to post some lost DR650 flyers :) DSLR hadn't been used recently so took some half decent photos this time instead of phone snaps...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvVjhqc3lPOUNYMk0/view?usp=sharing

[Night Falcon]

Exploring up behind the Rangataiki pub today after lunch. Was a few crossers up there and three Adventure riders as well, anyone from here???
Was good to have a nosey but nothing too special. Nearly drowned the DR in one deep bog hole at southern end on way out, had my suspicions when saw no fresh tyre tracks in or out of it.
Bit disconcerting when front wheel under water!!!

Prob why I took a before photo incase I had to post some lost DR650 flyers :) DSLR hadn't been used recently so took some half decent photos this time instead of phone snaps...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvVjhqc3lPOUNYMk0/view?usp=sharing

Was planning a major offensive around Frost Flat when the 690 got lamb bushed so its on my radar to get in there with the 530 in the spring maybe. Herd various reports on the tracks so keen to check them out for myself. Think I've convinced Wade to join me but there's always room for others :corn:

[R650R]

Was planning a major offensive around Frost Flat when the 690 got lamb bushed so its on my radar to get in there with the 530 in the spring maybe. Herd various reports on the tracks so keen to check them out for myself. Think I've convinced Wade to join me but there's always room for others :corn:

Its pretty easy going all round, just got to pick your lines past some of the ruts. Be a good place to rebuild your confidence. Bit greasy getting in around the edge of field/treeline, mud over hardpack before you hit the good pumice stuff.

[DR Girl]

Cool pic Raymond :Punk: I'd be keen for a play up there also. Have done several of the Epic Rides up that way before and riding on pumice is great :niceone:

[DR Girl]

Went up to the hospital today to get a zippy 3 wheel knee scooter :scooter: I was SO :clap:
and came home with a basic two wheel walker :crybaby: ( they only had one scooter to lend out and it had just been given out )

[Night Falcon]

Went up to the hospital today to get a zippy 3 wheel knee scooter :scooter: I was SO :clap:
and came home with a basic two wheel walker :crybaby: ( they only had one scooter to lend out and it had just been given out )

That's too bad Robyn, personally I prefer two wheels over three :laugh: How's that leg going?

[DR Girl]

Lol. So do I normally, but not these two wheels allocated to me. Can't get around outside. Still have to do the hoppity hop, balance on one leg, wobble thing on my sticks to get in the washing in :crazy:
Lots of nice colours peeking out of my plaster :eek5:

[Waipukbiker]

Need to have a word with that daughter of yours about expecting her poor mother to hobble out and get the washing in. Hope your making some progress Robyn. Club has got a ride on Sun the 31st. Will try and catch up again after that.

[Waipukbiker]

Picked up a 1990 Honda XRV750 Africa Twin earlier this year in a rather sorry state and after a lot of cleaning, painting and overhaul of various componants its assembly time, making slow progress but its starting to look like something. Still a few more farkles to come from the UK but thought i would share some very nude pics of Honda's biggest XR.312050312051312052312053312057312058

[DR Girl]

She's looking great Ross. So diff from the pics I have of her earlier in the year.Well done.
Alas my girl does not get home till quite late with all her after school activities. When she is home she is great.

[Night Falcon]

Nice work Ross, the AT's looking good.

[Underground]

[QUOTE=Waipukbiker;1130865091]Picked up a 1990 Honda XRV750 Africa Twin earlier this year in a rather sorry state and after a lot of cleaning, painting and overhaul of various componants its assembly time, making slow progress but its starting to look like something. Still a few more farkles to come from the UK but thought i would share some very nude pics of Honda's biggest XR.[

Very nice! That is going to be one sweet ride, I'm afraid that I don't have the patience to do that with one of mine, but who knows, maybe one day....

[R650R]

Very nice... working away on that while foxing us with stories of KLR650's.... Looks great :)

[Waipukbiker]

The KLR really was right at the top of the wish list but then up popped this TLC seeking XRV750, ( A bike Ive always admired) and decided to go with it and ive also , always liked rebuild projects so the AT it was. The Wee Strom is a loverly bike to ride and at 24kms to the litre i aint complaining. lot more grunt than the DR and waaay more comfy, (Funny that) . Still hanging out to swing a leg over Hondas biggest XR though.

[R650R]

Went for ride up Waikaremoana. Turned off at Raupunga and went the back way in. Right up in the depths of Unwin country there were Grader signs... but damn the grader operator was a pro and the road perfectly done and in a very bike friendly way. Noticed several new sections of tarseal and conditions were very changeable from hard and fast to deep gloopy mud in places... Damn cold up there too after turning off the Wairoa rd.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvZkVKM0o3cjZnSmM/view?usp=sharing

[Night Falcon]

Did that route a while back, some great scenery out in them hills. Awesome riding weather last few days in spite of the coolish temps.

[DR Girl]

A great effort Raymond :headbang: Winter isn't my favourite time of the year, though we have had some amazingly warm days in the Bay recently.
Is Denniso doing much riding at the mo ?

[R650R]

A great effort Raymond :headbang: Winter isn't my favourite time of the year, though we have had some amazingly warm days in the Bay recently.
Is Denniso doing much riding at the mo ?

I haven't even put my winter liners back in my riding gear yet.
Yes he been riding, prefers shorter trips I think and like me in mountain bike park more often than road/gravel riding. We should drag all the adventure riders out to park on push bikes at some stage :)

[Denniso]

Yup still riding , not posting much coz I'm lazy . Yes Ray , just doing short rides but have been thinking about doing that mmmmm ride if it's still a happening thing , if you get it wrong is it then the wwwww ?

[R650R]

Yup still riding , not posting much coz I'm lazy . Yes Ray , just doing short rides but have been thinking about doing that mmmmm ride if it's still a happening thing , if you get it wrong is it then the wwwww ?

I think then its called the ooooo ride! Just looked in my pics folder, last year was 16 Aug. Clint will announce it soon enough when he's decided I suppose.

[DR Girl]

I haven't even put my winter liners back in my riding gear yet.
Yes he been riding, prefers shorter trips I think and like me in mountain bike park more often than road/gravel riding. We should drag all the adventure riders out to park on push bikes at some stage :)

Sounds like a plan lol. :niceone:
You and Dennis would have a few laughs watching us lot. I would laugh at me :laugh:
Glad you are still doing some gravel Dennis. How about the Motard Racing ?

[Night Falcon]

GPSMan giving the 530 some airplay this afternoon. :niceone:

[DR Girl]

AWESOME !!! :woohoo:
How's the shoulder ? Did you get that big injection last week ? :facepalm:

[Night Falcon]

No needle yet, paper work holding it up I think. How's that ankle recovering?

[DR Girl]

Plaster off but somehow I thought I would be able to do so much more straight away.
I hate taking ' baby steps ' :argh: LOL.

[R650R]

Good to hear your getting better Robin.

Couple days off... me vs mountain, think its still a draw... damn ice and damn trees raining gravel sized ice from last nights rain with every wind gust!!!
First ride with winter liner back inside riding gear, nice and toasty warm.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvRWtidEtuUXJRZE0/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdval9UbzNmNFpFdjA/view?usp=sharing

[Night Falcon]

That looks a tad too cool for this cat :cold:

[pomgolian]

Bit warmer at Docker River didn't stay long though the local dogs didn't like noisy motorcycles !

[Night Falcon]

Bit warmer at Docker River didn't stay long though the local dogs didn't like noisy motorcycles

where dat??

[pomgolian]

Great central Rd Australia started in Sydney rode across the middle watched Finke desert race now at my sisters in Perth 8185 Kms so a few things ticked off the bucket list, been away five weeks so keen to get home on Sunday.

[R650R]

Great central Rd Australia started in Sydney rode across the middle watched Finke desert race now at my sisters in Perth 8185 Kms so a few things ticked off the bucket list, been away five weeks so keen to get home on Sunday.

Cool. What was it like getting your bike over there, costs etc????

[Night Falcon]

Great central Rd Australia started in Sydney rode across the middle watched Finke desert race now at my sisters in Perth 8185 Kms so a few things ticked off the bucket list, been away five weeks so keen to get home on Sunday.

Not even the slightest bit jealous Stanley :oi-grr:..... I hope a cat takes a dump on your head while your sleeping tonight :whistle:

[pomgolian]

Cool. What was it like getting your bike over there, costs etc????

Not that bad think it was $940 via mainfreight to fly it but I had to drop it crated to Auckland, even let me de-crate in Sydney depot and disposed of the metal crate FOC so thumbs up to them, (if anyone ever says send it Non dangerous goods tell them to get f***** as two shippers told me to which would have saved $300 but it's impossible to do with anything that has seen petrol through it which gave me the run around for several weeks before shipping) as they are accredited to OZ bio they went to the depot and cleared which was another couple hundred instead of $500 looks like being similar Perth Auckland by boat as long as shipper is to his word which doesn't always happen from what I read, then there's the Carnet $565 think that was. Flights, spendy, soon adds up but it was a once in a lifetime trip.

DR never missed a beat, no punctures, only thing was rear muffler came loose from the 150 odd kms of corrugated road into Finke which is aftermarket anyway and the number plate cracked and the end part fell off.

[pomgolian]

Not even the slightest bit jealous Stanley :oi-grr:..... I hope a cat takes a dump on your head while your sleeping tonight :whistle:


Not likely I'm in Auckland airport waiting for 1st flight to the bay in the morning :woohoo: five weeks was a long time mostly camping.

[pomgolian]

Not even the slightest bit jealous Stanley :oi-grr:..... I hope a cat takes a dump on your head while your sleeping tonight :whistle:


Not likely I'm in Auckland airport waiting for 1st flight to the bay in the morning :woohoo: five weeks away was a long time mostly camping.

[R650R]

Not that bad think it was $940 via mainfreight to fly it but I had to drop it crated to Auckland, even let me de-crate in Sydney depot and disposed of the metal crate FOC so thumbs up to them, (if anyone ever says send it Non dangerous goods tell them to get f***** as two shippers told me to which would have saved $300 but it's impossible to do with anything that has seen petrol through it which gave me the run around for several weeks before shipping) as they are accredited to OZ bio they went to the depot and cleared which was another couple hundred instead of $500 looks like being similar Perth Auckland by boat as long as shipper is to his word which doesn't always happen from what I read, then there's the Carnet $565 think that was. Flights, spendy, soon adds up but it was a once in a lifetime trip.

DR never missed a beat, no punctures, only thing was rear muffler came loose from the 150 odd kms of corrugated road into Finke which is aftermarket anyway and the number plate cracked and the end part fell off.

That's not too bad for airfreight of such large item. Agree with what you say about DG's, people might get away with that on road transport with something that is apart of the motive power of the vehicle (eg a motorbike with lead acid battery installed can still travel with foodstuffs but take that battery out and send it by itself and its Class 8 corrosive pain in the arse. Any container that has held DG's is still hazardous until officially cleaned and certified. Plastic containers of any kind are the worst even if designed for it. They are all slightly pourous and always retain 3% of whatever was in there before hand, except of course if you've run out of fuel in middle of nowhere lol....
Those cheaper shippers would have given you a right hospital pass and possibly landed you with fines for non declaration of DG's etc.... you wouldn't want the bill for a plane being unloaded because someone smelt petrol halfway through loading up....
Hazardous rant over lol, its a pet peeve of mine, dealt with too many muppets out there who are lazy with the paperwork and want you to hide stuff in toolboxes on trailers. They suddenly go quiet when you ask if they want to pay their share of the potential fines...

[Night Falcon]

Took the 530 out to Wades yesterday for a test ride. Here's a video report...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g9dAS9aqkU

[GPS MAN]

Cheers Marty...Anytime I/We can take the 530's out it's a GREAT DAY!!!!!

Your riding looks very much like the Marty of old!!! You are coming BACK:headbang:

[Night Falcon]

Cheers Marty...Anytime I/We can take the 530's out it's a GREAT DAY!!!!!

Your riding looks very much like the Marty of old!!! You are coming BACK:headbang:

Cheers, a little rusty but will get there. The 530 has exceeded expectations (even in adventure clothes), it is way different to the 690. Handling is easier in tighter terrain (as you might expect) with tighter steering, torque is exceptional on both bikes but the 530 is more responsive than the 690 (on standard map setting). 530 didn't feel as planted on the gravel but expect that's down to the exc's shorter wheel base & lighter weight...... and cos I haven't riding for 19 odd months :innocent:

Heres some shots of the 530 twins :shifty:

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[DR Girl]

You look great Marty :wari::Punk::wari: and so does the bike. AWESOME !
Thanks for the video footage Wade :yes:

[DR Girl]

Good to hear your getting better Robin.

Couple days off... me vs mountain, think its still a draw... damn ice and damn trees raining gravel sized ice from last nights rain with every wind gust!!!
First ride with winter liner back inside riding gear, nice and toasty warm.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvRWtidEtuUXJRZE0/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdval9UbzNmNFpFdjA/view?usp=sharing

Thanks so much Raymond .

You sure are a tuffy :Punk: When I encounter the white stuff it generally with a pair of skis snapped to my feet !

[DR Girl]

Bit warmer at Docker River didn't stay long though the local dogs didn't like noisy motorcycles !

Had been wondering why you had been so quite Paul.
What an amazing, fun filled five weeks :woohoo: Please post some more pics when you get some time. And stories :wings:
Have Cody home from Uni at the mo and he wants to know about the fishing you did on your travels ?

[pomgolian]

Hi Robyn yes great time didn't take rod as had tooo much shit as it was, thought I had it packed light but decided along the way to ditch stuff and still kept stuff I could have easily have done without, on the road you really don't need much. Wildlife was the biggest surprise so many things want to jump in front of you, had an emu just appear along side me at about 50 Kmh then darted back in the bush shit the bejesus out of me. Dead Roos on the road have a very distinctive pungent smell from a few hundred meters away, saw probably 100 of them one morning early all just watching waiting to jump. 313238313239

Ayers Rock was impressive better than the Olgas I thought as you could pretty much ride right round it the Olgas you have to tramp through them which would have been good but add at least another day or two. Kings Canyon I did a hike around which was another must see, the other pic is the Pinnacles a diferent park in WA that you drive around a desert rock filled landscape for 8km or so (wouldn't do that in Europe)

[nooles]

Pomgolian, sounds like I probably past you travelling the other way lol, we went from Perth to Byron bay. Stopped at Alice for new tyres on the rear and went out and watched the Finke race then carried on, mate went thru the Simpson and I went around as I smashed colar bone and ribs on the Finke service track lol, I made it to Byron bay tho. That is a big beautiful country (BIG).:niceone:

[R650R]

The kept and discarded gear list would be very interesting.
Reminds me of the list you get given for winter camps of stuff that you NEED, must have etc... I recall after the fifth winter trip into Kawekas in Cadet forces I'd eliminated about 75% of stuff but still able to safely survive if needed.
Same now when I go away, try to be minimalist but sometimes not see pic lol....

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvcE5fdlBUYVBvbVE/view?usp=sharing

[Night Falcon]

Hitting a dead Roo better than wackin into a live sheep..... I imagine :shifty:

Those outback warning signs look useful.... 313244

[pomgolian]

Pomgolian, sounds like I probably past you travelling the other way lol, we went from Perth to Byron bay. Stopped at Alice for new tyres on the rear and went out and watched the Finke race then carried on, mate went thru the Simpson and I went around as I smashed colar bone and ribs on the Finke service track lol, I made it to Byron bay tho. That is a big beautiful country (BIG).:niceone:

Yep passed a few going the other way were you part of the 200 bike group ? Saw a few come through when I was camped at the Finke end, I had planned to do the service road but it didn't open till late so went back out to Kulgera. I did Sydney to Byron via Bathurst and in land route Then across to Dongara on the west coast, missed some of the middle due the rain that passed through and closed all the roads. Did you ride with a broken collar bone ? And yes one big mother of a country stretches of several hundred Kms of nothing and seeing nobody which I would not want to be out in summer time.

[pomgolian]

Hitting a dead Roo better than wackin into a live sheep..... I imagine :shifty:

Those outback warning signs look useful.... 313244

Nice photoshop - Larry lamb would b nothing compared to hitting a live or dead 6 foot 200 pound roo, I travelled in the middle of the road to give me a slightly better chance if something darted out from the left, nearly hit an emu, couple of Roos hopped across 50 yds ahead of me, then a herd of camels and a dingo played chicken on the Great central road.

You get told don't travel at night shit it was bad enough in the day !!

Talking to a grey nomad one night and he hit an emu in his 4x4 which caused $20,000 worth of damage and the head slammed into the bonnet which had to b changed, he thought we are all nuts riding bikes in OZ.

[Night Falcon]

Nice photoshop - Larry lamb would b nothing compared to hitting a live or dead 6 foot 200 pound roo, I travelled in the middle of the road to give me a slightly better chance if something darted out from the left, nearly hit an emu, couple of Roos hopped across 50 yds ahead of me, then a herd of camels and a dingo played chicken on the Great central road.

You get told don't travel at night shit it was bad enough in the day !!

Talking to a grey nomad one night and he hit an emu in his 4x4 which caused $20,000 worth of damage and the head slammed into the bonnet which had to b changed, he thought we are all nuts riding bikes in OZ.

dead 6' 200lb roo is only a slight speed bump to WP suspension bro. Glad you got back in one piece though mate, having a bad off in the outback would certainly rip ya nightie 4sure . If ya looking for coffee during the week ya nose where ta find me.

[nooles]

Yep passed a few going the other way were you part of the 200 bike group ? Saw a few come through when I was camped at the Finke end, I had planned to do the service road but it didn't open till late so went back out to Kulgera. I did Sydney to Byron via Bathurst and in land route Then across to Dongara on the west coast, missed some of the middle due the rain that passed through and closed all the roads. Did you ride with a broken collar bone ? And yes one big mother of a country stretches of several hundred Kms of nothing and seeing nobody which I would not want to be out in summer time.

yep I was part of that group (APC Rally 2015 Perth to Byron Bay) 187 bikes left Perth and 20 more joined in Alice.It was great as Aussie is so big and all the different riders just doing their own thing no one was ever in your dust etc. Yep I rode out from Mt Dare/Finke all the way too the coast with 3 broken ribs and busted colar bone(steel and screws now).Thargomindah to Cunnamulla was were everything tried to kill us, like you say emu's running out of nowhere running with you then darting back into the bush, scares the shit out of you:weird:

[pomgolian]

yep I was part of that group (APC Rally 2015 Perth to Byron Bay) 187 bikes left Perth and 20 more joined in Alice.It was great as Aussie is so big and all the different riders just doing their own thing no one was ever in your dust etc. Yep I rode out from Mt Dare/Finke all the way too the coast with 3 broken ribs and busted colar bone(steel and screws now).Thargomindah to Cunnamulla was were everything tried to kill us, like you say emu's running out of nowhere running with you then darting back into the bush, scares the shit out of you:weird:

You tuff bugger riding on with those injuries, always wondered what people were expected to do if they didnt keep in front of the sweep and were technically out, "oh ill just go home then" of course your going to keep going with or without the support. I camped south of the Finke river with a bunch of ozzies and watched you all come in some going down the track to the left rather than down the service road, Toby Price and top five in a league of their own amazing to watch.

[DR Girl]

yep I was part of that group (APC Rally 2015 Perth to Byron Bay) 187 bikes left Perth and 20 more joined in Alice.It was great as Aussie is so big and all the different riders just doing their own thing no one was ever in your dust etc. Yep I rode out from Mt Dare/Finke all the way too the coast with 3 broken ribs and busted colar bone(steel and screws now).Thargomindah to Cunnamulla was were everything tried to kill us, like you say emu's running out of nowhere running with you then darting back into the bush, scares the shit out of you:weird:

You are a tough soul. That would have been v painful :shit:
What happened ?
How are you recovering now ?

[nooles]

You are a tough soul. That would have been v painful :shit:
What happened ?
How are you recovering now ?

On the service road out to Finke , which runs next to the actual track, 100's of vehicles were trying to get to the other end and along the track to watch the race. I had a nice little spot in the cue behind a hilux just behind his dust but he waved us forward to go past him and as I came thru his dust the front wheel went into some bulldust(talcum powder) with a rock reef under it and snapped left in the rut violently and over I went then she came and hammered me into the ground and thats when I heard everything breaking. 35L of fuel in tank,15L in bladder on rear and 10L of water and 4 days of food, the bike was pretty loaded and felt great as it squished me lol, got out from under it and picked it up myself tho (god the pain was intense).
Recovering well, Ill be back over there to finish it off.

[Night Falcon]

On the service road out to Finke , which runs next to the actual track, 100's of vehicles were trying to get to the other end and along the track to watch the race. I had a nice little spot in the cue behind a hilux just behind his dust but he waved us forward to go past him and as I came thru his dust the front wheel went into some bulldust(talcum powder) with a rock reef under it and snapped left in the rut violently and over I went then she came and hammered me into the ground and thats when I heard everything breaking. 35L of fuel in tank,15L in bladder on rear and 10L of water and 4 days of food, the bike was pretty loaded and felt great as it squished me lol, got out from under it and picked it up myself tho (god the pain was intense).
Recovering well, Ill be back over there to finish it off.

Busted ribs are no laughing matter :shutup:

Top 2 Outback dangers on my Radar has to be pot holes/bulldust followed by kamikaze wildlife....not necessarily in that order:facepalm:

Glad your mending well nooles :headbang:

[DR Girl]

On the service road out to Finke , which runs next to the actual track, 100's of vehicles were trying to get to the other end and along the track to watch the race. I had a nice little spot in the cue behind a hilux just behind his dust but he waved us forward to go past him and as I came thru his dust the front wheel went into some bulldust(talcum powder) with a rock reef under it and snapped left in the rut violently and over I went then she came and hammered me into the ground and thats when I heard everything breaking. 35L of fuel in tank,15L in bladder on rear and 10L of water and 4 days of food, the bike was pretty loaded and felt great as it squished me lol, got out from under it and picked it up myself tho (god the pain was intense).
Recovering well, Ill be back over there to finish it off.

Double ouch !!!!:eek5: :( Your bike sure would have been heavy.
Isn't it funny how one small change in events can have such huge consequences.
It's good your shoulder got plated rather then just left :2thumbsup

[R650R]

Due to heavy snow Police advise against unnecessary travel. Except for extreme adventure touring as that's too much fun to pass up.

By bellbird bush reserve, nearly/could have made Boundry Stream but it was starting to ice up on bottom layer where farm utes etc had driven through and getting bit late in the day.
Back to work in the morning....

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvUUswY3hGUkdDM0k/view?usp=sharing

[DR Girl]

Due to heavy snow Police advise against unnecessary travel. Except for extreme adventure touring as that's too much fun to pass up.

By bellbird bush reserve, nearly/could have made Boundry Stream but it was starting to ice up on bottom layer where farm utes etc had driven through and getting bit late in the day.
Back to work in the morning....

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvUUswY3hGUkdDM0k/view?usp=sharing

Hey Raymond, I thought I had it tough working outside for 7 hours today, but going riding takes it to the next level. Good on you :headbang:

[Night Falcon]

Due to heavy snow Police advise against unnecessary travel. Except for extreme adventure touring as that's too much fun to pass up.

By bellbird bush reserve, nearly/could have made Boundry Stream but it was starting to ice up on bottom layer where farm utes etc had driven through and getting bit late in the day.
Back to work in the morning....

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvUUswY3hGUkdDM0k/view?usp=sharing

Never ridden in snow and not likely to any time soon but it sure makes photos look cool haw haw haw :cold:

[Night Falcon]

Went for a walk up the Peak to see the snow (road was closed near the top). It was a tad chilly up there with the breeze. Ice on the road made it quite hard to walk. Wouldn't like to be on a bike up there. Winter has arrived in the Bay :cold:

[Night Falcon]

Planning on heading off to Parongahau on Saturday if anyone wants to tag along. At this stage its me and GPSman. Low tide is around lunch so will head off bout 9 or 10am from Havelock. Back roads, gravel and beaches and maybe a small farm excursion if Wade can swing it :shifty:

[pomgolian]

Bit of a ride report on the other channel of my Ozzie adventures

http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/solo-east-west-across-oz.1080713/

[DR Girl]

Bit of a ride report on the other channel of my Ozzie adventures

http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/solo-east-west-across-oz.1080713/

So enjoying the read :Punk::Punk::Punk:
AWESOME !! :apumpin:

[DR Girl]

Planning on heading off to Parongahau on Saturday if anyone wants to tag along. At this stage its me and GPSman. Low tide is around lunch so will head off bout 9 or 10am from Havelock. Back roads, gravel and beaches and maybe a small farm excursion if Wade can swing it :shifty:

SOOOOO pleased Marty to hear that 530 is getting it's maiden on road/gravel/beach ride :Punk::wari::Punk:

Have a great time boys. Wish I could join you but with Anesthetist's appointment next week and op the following week I think I best play safe.
How's that shoulder now ? :doctor:

[Night Falcon]

Bit of a ride report on the other channel of my Ozzie adventures

http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/solo-east-west-across-oz.1080713/

Awesome trip and write up mate.


SOOOOO pleased Marty to hear that 530 is getting it's maiden on road/gravel/beach ride :Punk::wari::Punk:

Have a great time boys. Wish I could join you but with Anesthetist's appointment next week and op the following week I think I best play safe.
How's that shoulder now ? :doctor:

Thanks Robyn. Have had the carb out 4 times in the last week trying to sort a backfiring problem but think I've sorted it now with a new pilot jet. The ride on Saturday will do it the world of good after laying around for a year. I'm a bit like a kid waiting for Xmas day - keep going over the bike, charging the gopro, oiling the chain, cleaning the air filter, checking my gear, fitted my wolfman tank bag (not that I need it). Be glad to get this ride out of the way.

Shoulder is better after the jab last week but still a work in progress, good enough to ride with, just wont be waving to anyone with it :facepalm:

[DR Girl]

Awesome trip and write up mate.



Thanks Robyn. Have had the carb out 4 times in the last week trying to sort a backfiring problem but think I've sorted it now with a new pilot jet. The ride on Saturday will do it the world of good after laying around for a year. I'm a bit like a kid waiting for Xmas day - keep going over the bike, charging the gopro, oiling the chain, cleaning the air filter, checking my gear, fitted my wolfman tank bag (not that I need it). Be glad to get this ride out of the way.

Shoulder is better after the jab last week but still a work in progress, good enough to ride with, just wont be waving to anyone with it :facepalm:

No waving, maybe just a single thumbs up :2thumbsup as you fly past LOL.
. . . . and at least you got past the chain oiling without any broken bones ;)
This first outing for you both (man and bike ) will almost be a Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers moment :yes::cry:

[Night Falcon]

Will be leaving from the Havelock Mobil round 9:30am tamorra with Raymond (R650R) picking up Wade with his mate at Elsthorpe/Middle Rd intersection bout 9:45. Plan is to get to the Pongi Pub round lunch time after lots of tom foolery on various beaches. Can hardly wait for a sloppy burger n chups!

[Night Falcon]

No waving, maybe just a single thumbs up :2thumbsup as you fly past LOL.
. . . . and at least you got past the chain oiling without any broken bones ;)
This first outing for you both (man and bike ) will almost be a Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers moment :yes::cry:

I cant dance, I cant talk, only thing about me the way that I walk :wari: maybe Michal Knight an Kit his black Trans-am would be a better comparison :shifty:

Will be leaving from the Havelock Mobil round 9:30am tamorra with Raymond (R650R) picking up Wade with his mate at Elsthorpe/Middle Rd intersection bout 9:45. Plan is to get to the Pongi Pub round lunch time after lots of tom foolery on various beaches. Can hardly wait for a sloppy burger n chups!

[DR Girl]

[QUOTE=Night Falcon;1130887373]I cant dance, I cant talk, only thing about me the way that I walk :wari: maybe Michal Knight an Kit his black Trans-am would be a better comparison :shifty

A way better analogy Mr Falcon :msn-wink::laugh:

[R650R]

Beach ride on weekend was good

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvaDRlcVUxNklBZjg/view?usp=sharing

Great to see this fella back on two wheels and quite confidant riding all things considered.
Cheers for the leg over the 530 Marty and we all enjoyed those choccys Robin :)


https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdveC1QZmRqUTZlWkk/view?usp=sharing

A study in the DR650's suspension travel :)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvN1k1SDZQN01DTk0/view?usp=sharing

[Night Falcon]

Cool shots Raymond. Nem choccies sure wis nice.

Pulled the carb off and reset the float level. dropped the needle 1 place, took her for another spin and the mysterious cutting out problem I had on the way home seems to have disappeared. Odd but will keep an eye on it. Strange things seem to happen when you get a new to you bike :devil2: Aside from that minor issue it was a great day out. :banana:

[GPS MAN]

Great Day for a Ride! Good to finally have Marty back in the saddle..and riding so well!

A short vid from our day out ~~

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRQeV8DB5aw

[Night Falcon]

Cool vid mate. Bart landing the DR was excellent TV.

Some more pics and video here (scroll down page a bit) http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/my-exc530-adventure.1037803/page-10

[R650R]

Cool stuff guys, forgot to ask Marty, how does the 530 feel size and weight wise compared to 690?

[Night Falcon]

Cool stuff guys, forgot to ask Marty, how does the 530 feel size and weight wise compared to 690?

530= taller, skinnier, lot lighter (especially the front), quicker turning. Basically the 690 was a lot more planted on the road/gravel - you don't notice strong cross winds nearly as much on a 690 plus it has the power and gearing to handle them betterer. 530 is definitely a plated enduro but that's kinda it's charm. Great for riding round the Bay but I wont be goin much further on it less it's on a trailer :shutup:

[pomgolian]

Looked a good day guys Wellington was very wet & windy that day, tall bike you say shit yeah I was nowhere near touching the floor on it but you make it look small in the photos. There must be a market out there for short arse decent bikes.

[DR Girl]

Great pics, ride report. Well done Marty and team :Punk::Punk::Punk: So happy for you.
Shame you missed MarkS and other Welly lads. But what an awesome effort they made :drinknsin
Was so wanting to see more of those vids from a higher angle. Couldn't see that black DR and rider well enough to see that suspension bottom on those jumps :laugh:
You can still wheel stand Marty. . . awesome !!:woohoo:
And no probs re the chocs for beach fun energy lol.

[R650R]

GoPro'd ride to Hotpools today, screen grab of the creek, bit deeper than expected!!!
Was a nice ride in blue skies but fled an approaching front on way out, be plenty of fresh snow up there now.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvZEZESnV4MWJidkU/view?usp=sharing

[Waipukbiker]

Sorry this is very late notice and my bad for not thinking of putting this up in here sooner, Im taking a group of riders from the South Central HB MC down to Oringi tomorrow to look at a collection of Harley Trail Bikes. There are also 3 very immaculate , fully restored kenworth trucks in the same location. I will be leaving Mobil Waipuk at 9 am tomorrow. Will be using sealed back rds on the way down and stopping at the Black Dog pub at Makutiku on the way back. The owner, Helen Upson rides a hotted up V Max (serios) and the place is decked out for bike riders.

[DR Girl]

In case I forget as the week progresses. Have a safe, FUN Cold :cold: Kiwi Experience this coming weekend . . . and do report back Waipukbiker :headbang:

[Waipukbiker]

Cheers Robyn. All good to go, Will be riding over on the WeeStrom along with the awesome people from the South Central HB MC who are based in Takapau. My XR200 will be on our support trailer as a site hack so hope to be able to spend some time on it exploring the place. its the 40th anniversary of the Kiwi so should be a pretty big turnout. Update on the Africa Twin, gettin there, about 80% done, just finished fitting a full set of braided brake lines to it.

[DR Girl]

It sounds like an awesome weekend ahead :banana::banana::banana:
The African Twin is sure coming on. Good job Ross :2thumbsup

[Night Falcon]

Have hot time at the cold kiwi Ross, looking forward to seeing the AT one day.....soon

[GPS MAN]

Hey Ross ~ have a great time!

I am off to Auckland to visit one of my offspring this weekend on the Beemer!

[bart]

I might head over to the Kiwi. I’ll see what the weather looks like later in the week. Currently looking shit for Saturday.

[Night Falcon]

arrrh the 1st day of Spring, looking forward to a dry summer and lots of adventuring around the Bay :yes:

[DR Girl]

And I thought I was late to bed last night Marty :Oi: :lol:
Lots of ADV riding. . . keen as mustard also :apumpin:

[DR Girl]

I might head over to the Kiwi. I’ll see what the weather looks like later in the week. Currently looking shit for Saturday.

You go bart :cool:
40th Cold Kiwi will be the best ever :headbang:

[R650R]

arrrh the 1st day of Spring, looking forward to a dry summer and lots of adventuring around the Bay :yes:

Could be the go...

Was put of the last kiwi afterwards the organisers whining about people camping at the top of the hills (where kinda everyone except the late arrivals were). Was awesome to have a view and sleep slightly away from main noise of rally.
Starting to be too many rules which kinda makes it not a rally and more of something else...

[Night Falcon]

Could be the go...

Was put of the last kiwi afterwards the organisers whining about people camping at the top of the hills (where kinda everyone except the late arrivals were). Was awesome to have a view and sleep slightly away from main noise of rally.
Starting to be too many rules which kinda makes it not a rally and more of something else...

There's a places I intend to check out this summer on both the 530 and the Beta....bring on the good weather!

[pomgolian]

arrrh the 1st day of Spring, looking forward to a dry summer and lots of adventuring around the Bay :yes:

Bring it on :yes:

[Night Falcon]

Short video of my prep for summer riding from Saturday. Nothing spectacular, just getting the feel of the 530 still :corn:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIwdqUFl-Ak

[Waipukbiker]

There will be a trip back to the farm in Wairoa at some stage now that you are back in the saddle Marty. definitely Beta country up there.

[DR Girl]

Way to go Marty. . . YEEHA :wari::woohoo::wari:

[Night Falcon]

There will be a trip back to the farm in Wairoa at some stage now that you are back in the saddle Marty. definitely Beta country up there.

That trip back to the farms been a long time coming, its will be awesome when if it finally happens, spectacular country through there. Beta's love hills.....but then so do 530's :shifty:

[GPS MAN]

Great Vid Marty!

Hey Ross, looking forward to that Farm Ride!!!

[Waipukbiker]

Wade, are you still in a position to try and get access on to that other farm in Wairoa on the Sunday as we discussed?
Would still like to make a weekend of it.

[Night Falcon]

Wade, are you still in a position to try and get access on to that other farm in Wairoa on the Sunday as we discussed?
Would still like to make a weekend of it.

weekend of it sounds good!!!

[Waipukbiker]

Ready to go for the annual toy run tomorrow.317255

[DR Girl]

She's looking beautiful Ross. Well done :headbang::clap:
Good on you re The Toy Run :2thumbsup

[Night Falcon]

Nice work Ross, you got the bear essentials nailed mate.

[R650R]

Ready to go for the annual toy run tomorrow.317255

Looks good Ross.

[Night Falcon]

This thread has been toooo quiet. Is anyone out there still riding?

Wade and me went for a 7am low tide assault on Ocean beach this morning to see if we could get to Renieka, but the swell was too big....about dozen surfers there early gave it away. It was low enough to ride around to Waimarama beach though. Riding over the rocks was interesting as they were pretty slimy but no bones, bikes, or ego's were hurt. An excellent way to start a weekend in The Bay!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94wm_fdXHYs

[pomgolian]

Nice Marty & Wade

[Night Falcon]

Hey there all you HBers :Punk:

We need to get some action happening this summer. Plan to do the odd blat around some of the old haunts so will post up when I'm going on here for anyone who wants to tag along....be great if you guys did the same.

Hope not too many of yas were hit with the current :puke: problem.....looks like there were some advantages for Sue & I to temporarily move to Hastings.

Keep in touch

[R650R]

Hey there all you HBers :Punk:

We need to get some action happening this summer. Plan to do the odd blat around some of the old haunts so will post up when I'm going on here for anyone who wants to tag along....be great if you guys did the same.

Hope not too many of yas were hit with the current :puke: problem.....looks like there were some advantages for Sue & I to temporarily move to Hastings.

Keep in touch

Summer!!! Hehe just pretripped the bike for possible mission tomorrow... Been on nightshift all week so it will depend on waking up in the morning :)
Did a lap of seafield for a lotto ticket and a check on some minor repairs...

[pomgolian]

Hey there all you HBers :Punk:

We need to get some action happening this summer. Plan to do the odd blat around some of the old haunts so will post up when I'm going on here for anyone who wants to tag along....be great if you guys did the same.

Hope not too many of yas were hit with the current :puke: problem.....looks like there were some advantages for Sue & I to temporarily move to Hastings.

Keep in touch

Sounds good just need another bike - Summer top of the SI assault me got in mind as well - Best u boil ur water have u read the news it's not limited to Chelsea taxi drivers :calm:

[R650R]

The DR650 and 'some other bike' ;) up top of Takipari road today. Cant see in pic but we got to play snow plow a bit and the track in was in bad shape with some nasty ruts and holes.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvMnE0eGxqM01DUUE/view?usp=sharing

[GPS MAN]

Looks like you guys had a good ride and a good day to do it:woohoo:

Hey Marty ~ Yes I am working on getting the Beemer up and running. Then I will pawn it off on Tardme and see what the future holds for a newish Adventure Bike...


Watch This Space!

[Night Falcon]

Nice work lads, looking forward to seeing the new wheels. Took the Tiger out for a stroll this afternoon and ran into these blokes...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdl9S5s1UM8

[R650R]

Bit of a ride round the block with a few characters today. Just did the Pohukura-Minginui-Waikaremoana-Erepeti-Tiniroto leg then back to the bay again.
Some rain, LOTS of slushy mud and Deadfall trees but a magical ride through some beautiful countryside as always. Then even had hot pies at the lake!
Some nasty rain ruts just before Minginui but otherwise road in good shape. Logging operations at Pohokura end so expect the road to get roughed up a bit.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvV1hueEZWR3VOQnc/view?usp=sharing

[Box'a'bits]

Bit of a ride round the block with a few characters today. Just did the Pohukura-Minginui-Waikaremoana-Erepeti-Tiniroto leg then back to the bay again.
Some rain, LOTS of slushy mud and Deadfall trees but a magical ride through some beautiful countryside as always. Then even had hot pies at the lake!
Some nasty rain ruts just before Minginui but otherwise road in good shape. Logging operations at Pohokura end so expect the road to get roughed up a bit.
I wondered how you blokes got on.

I REALLY wanted to get across for this, but work wasn't keen on giving additional leave just now. :mad:

It's been pissing down here in Wellington & I was watching the rain radar to see how you got on with the weather.

[Night Falcon]

Nice work Raymond, I went for a burn south to blackhead with a burger lunch at Paronagahau....no mud or rain but there was a seal on the beach :wari:

[R650R]

I wondered how you blokes got on.

I REALLY wanted to get across for this, but work wasn't keen on giving additional leave just now. :mad:

It's been pissing down here in Wellington & I was watching the rain radar to see how you got on with the weather.

The rain was good, just enough to keep the dust and sunstriek away that normally plague the first section. Was a very warm 12 deg or so...

[R650R]

Nice work Raymond, I went for a burn south to blackhead with a burger lunch at Paronagahau....no mud or rain but there was a seal on the beach :wari:

The're all cute til you get too close, then you suddenly realise why our ancestors had no qualms about making raincoats and hubcap covers out of them.... quite common around the bay now (seeing seals not clubbing them), especially up Waipatiki rocks walk or Kairakau.

[badkiwi]

Hi All.
I'm in Napier and with it warming up and daylight savings time again I'm looking to get into a bit of biking when family and work allow. None of my mates have anything road legal so Just looking for some locals to go for a ride with and see some of the sights possible on big dirt bikes.


Cheers Craig

[Night Falcon]

Hey ya Craig, should be more action happening now the weathers better and daylight savings is here. Just keep an eye on the thread for upcoming rides. I have one in mind I'd like to do shortly.....

[GPS MAN]

Going to be FUN when the SUN finally comes out:cool:

Oh Yea ~~ I still need a bike to ride:mad:

[Woodman]

Going to be FUN when the SUN finally comes out:cool:

Oh Yea ~~ I still need a bike to ride:mad:

What happened to keeping the KLR forever?

And

What you gonna get next?

[Night Falcon]

What happened to keeping the KLR forever?

And

What you gonna get next?

does any former KLR owner really ever part with their KLR; they're forever scorched onto your motorcycling DNA.....but you can get counselling for it.

What next indeed............:corn:

[R650R]

Going to be FUN when the SUN finally comes out:cool:

Oh Yea ~~ I still need a bike to ride:mad:

It was fun today even in the rain testing my new XXXXXX setup.... Damn river beds were flooded so settled for a lap of waihou rd :)

[Woodman]

does any former KLR owner really ever part with their KLR; they're forever scorched onto your motorcycling DNA.....but you can get counselling for it.

What next indeed............:corn:

True indeed, still kicking myself for selling mine.

[Night Falcon]

True indeed, still kicking myself for selling mine.

The constant beamer repairs must get to ya after a while I spose...:devil2:

[GPS MAN]

What happened to keeping the KLR forever?

And

What you gonna get next?


Well, well, well ~ That is the question??? What to get next...

I want something with some zip to it, meaning it puts a smile on my face every time I ride it:msn-wink:

But, I now want something that is comfy on the road too.... The KLR met the latter of the remarks, not the first!

Watch this space:eek:

[Woodman]

The constant beamer repairs must get to ya after a while I spose...:devil2:

Lol no, actually spend very little time on fixing it. Most of the maintenance and fixing dramas have been caused by bad diagnosis/jumping in with both feet and adding farkles. And remember it is 25 years old.

[Woodman]

Well, well, well ~ That is the question??? What to get next...

I want something with some zip to it, meaning it puts a smile on my face every time I ride it:msn-wink:

But, I now want something that is comfy on the road too.... The KLR met the latter of the remarks, not the first!

Watch this space:eek:

Yeah I get the comfort thing. I get bored riding the same old roads round here so long range missions are what I prefer. Bring on summer.

[Night Falcon]

I'm hoping to do a few "distance" rides over summer. Possibly even some tent camping stuff. Its amazing how comfort really becomes important once ya crack 50+yrs. The tiger is by far the most comfy bike I've owned and the triple motor is a revelation. good times!

[mossy1200]

Im coming to collect my new bike from Hastings on the 8th if anyone is planning to ride south after lunch.

[Night Falcon]

Im coming to collect my new bike from Hastings on the 8th if anyone is planning to ride south after lunch.

cool....whatcha getting Mossy?

[mossy1200]

cool....whatcha getting Mossy?

M109r. Looking forward to having a cruiser in the garage now.

[Waipukbiker]

Gday Mossy. You will probably see a large amount of bikes around the Hastings area on that day as its the Annual "On ya bike" fund raising ride for Cranford Hospice.

[mossy1200]

Gday Mossy. You will probably see a large amount of bikes around the Hastings area on that day as its the Annual "On ya bike" fund raising ride for Cranford Hospice.

What area and time. Bus gets in at 12.40 then I need find my way to his place to collect so guess ill be on road 1.30 ish.

[Waipukbiker]

Ride starts at 11.00am, about 400 bikes on it last year, If the ride heads south, you might come across them on your way back.
You ok for directions to where you are collecting the bike.?

[mossy1200]

Ride starts at 11.00am, about 400 bikes on it last year, If the ride heads south, you might come across them on your way back.
You ok for directions to where you are collecting the bike.?

Doesn't look far from bus terminal ill likely taxi to the house. Its in Flaxmere.
The owner said he will be on charity ride but a friend will be there for collection.
I guess he will wave at me when im going South then.

[eldog]

Doesn't look far from bus terminal ill likely taxi to the house. Its in Flaxmere.
The owner said he will be on charity ride but a friend will be there for collection.
I guess he will wave at me when im going South then.

Flaxmere taxi with disco lights?:headbang:

the seller is away but a friend will be there.......

[mossy1200]

Flaxmere taxi with disco lights?:headbang:

the seller is away but a friend will be there.......

What is the worst that could happen?

I give my money away and do time for steeling a bike.

Sounds legit.

[R650R]

Glad I got ride in up to the makahu hotpools yesterday before all this thundery rain. Road in good shape, lots of maintainance done and even some slight relaignment/rebuild/widening completed just past balls clearing.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvTDY4S181RUdrM2M/view?usp=sharing

[Night Falcon]

Glad I got ride in up to the makahu hotpools yesterday before all this thundery rain. Road in good shape, lots of maintainance done and even some slight relaignment/rebuild/widening completed just past balls clearing.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvTDY4S181RUdrM2M/view?usp=sharing

cool....if your ever looking for a companion for the of mid week burn I'm sometimes available at short notice

[R650R]

cool....if your ever looking for a companion for the of mid week burn I'm sometimes available at short notice

Yeah I should text people more often. I actually had other plans but damn it was such great morning I said to myself im going out on the bike now.
New rear tyre going on sometime next week so might do another ride and keen on an overnight beach camp or waikaremoanma/ makahu etc..... Must use new tent lol.

[GPS MAN]

Would be keen on a Lake ride...keep me posted on your movements:corn:

[pomgolian]

I'm keen for some camping trips over the summer, there are some cool spots in the bay and saves the haul home in one day.

[Night Falcon]

I'm keen for some camping trips over the summer, there are some cool spots in the bay and saves the haul home in one day.

you gotta have a bike first.........but when/if it eventually arrives, brung ya fishin pole, your on dinner catchin duty :corn:

[pomgolian]

you gotta have a bike first.........but when/if it eventually arrives, brung ya fishin pole, your on dinner catchin duty :corn:

Christmas is coming :weird: having worked for the Germans for 25 years with excellent customer service and communication you take it for granted, and it always amazes me the lack luster efforts you get from some companies.

Some nice spots down the Mohaka with a DOC camp close by I rarely fail to catch a feed

[R650R]

Made a last minute decision to day trip up east Cape to the lighthouse yesterday. Was planning on camping at various stages but weather hasn't been looking tent friendly.
Needed a ride so about 804km of pure adventure in one day :)
Some parts of main highway north of Tokomaru are still truly shocking but nearly all are signposted with roadworks signs, paint or cones.
Was very windy, nearly end the ride windy and bit wet near Ruatoria on way up but other wise good trip.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvdjhqakZPc24wTDA/view?usp=sharing

[pomgolian]

Made a last minute decision to day trip up east Cape to the lighthouse yesterday. Was planning on camping at various stages but weather hasn't been looking tent friendly.
Needed a ride so about 804km of pure adventure in one day :)
Some parts of main highway north of Tokomaru are still truly shocking but nearly all are signposted with roadworks signs, paint or cones.
Was very windy, nearly end the ride windy and bit wet near Ruatoria on way up but other wise good trip.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0NXe246IFdvdjhqakZPc24wTDA/view?usp=sharing

That's a loong impressive day should have stayed there overnight,