Waiouru Adventure Ride (WAR) 2011

[buggsubique]

Likely to be 10 & 11 Dec. Currently working with Range Control for access to zones, numbers of riders etc etc.

As last time it will likely be a late Sat morning meet in Waiouru, range briefing, then hit the tracks. Unsure how many riders, who, nor even the terrain yet...all will become clearer.

May be an empty promise yet, but I should know later this week and be able to confirm access by mid Nov.

Buggs

[bart]

Count me as a definate maybe. :corn:

[Waihou Thumper]

Nice one Matt, hope it all goes ahead.....I am definitely keen once more. :)

[.chris]

VERY keen. A definite starter.

[Night Falcon]

I'm a starter for sure as long as I'm allowed out :baby:

[Eddieb]

In, I've nagged you enough about it I can't not be can I ;)

[buggsubique]

In, I've nagged you enough about it I can't not be can I ;)

"Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?Can we go to Waiouru again?"

"OKAAAAAAAY!Justshutthefuckup!"

:wings:<--- Eddie Matt--->:facepalm:

[Eddieb]

Oh yeah!!!

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[Aslan]

Certainly interested please Matt - gives a me goal to have my DR registered and sorted for early December - cheers S

[Pampera]

Certainly interested please Matt - gives a me goal to have my DR registered and sorted for early December - cheers S

Hey, I have watched the videos above (especially the sucking quicksand - it wore me out just watching) and don't quite get how this enthusiasm to try this out for yourself quite squares with your comments a week or so back that you were 60 and needed to take it easier now in the DB1K............?!!

Michael

[Aslan]

Hey, I have watched the videos above (especially the sucking quicksand - it wore me out just watching) and don't quite get how this enthusiasm to try this out for yourself quite squares with your comments a week or so back that you were 60 and needed to take it easier now in the DB1K............?!!

Michael

Hi Michael - I was there last time - and I'm an old fool who want's to see if I can attack it a bit more this time - would be great to see you along also Michael - cheers s

[marks]

I'm a definite :yes:

[clint640]

I'm pretty sure I have that weekend free so there's a good chance I'll be a starter too. :yes:

Cheers
Clint

[buggsubique]

Righto lads, we've been given access similar to last time - basically right up either side of the highway to Tukino rd, access to the lake, the desert, and right out the back to the end of Argo rd.

Numbers are TBC but around 10-15. Will only be taking guys from this forum at this stage.

We will have a briefing mid saturday morning in Camp which everyone will need to be there for (incl those who have already had it from last time).

No pussies, idiots, roadbikes or poorly equipped riders will qualify for the ride. This is a place where sh*t can go wrong real quick. More to follow on this aspect. Suffice to say, you will need a reliable bike, cold / wet weather gear / spares / tools etc. No one will be left to fend for them selves as I am responsible for the group. The guts is we need team players (which most of us Adv dudes are).

Key things are tyre choice and make sure you've got enough meat on the brake pads - the soil is corrosive...

Unsure just yet on the route, but I think we will look to spend Saturday in the sand / astride SH1 doing fun stuff, bit of XC pioneering, then sunday morning we might head out the back on the road as a wind down.

Also accommodation is TBC. Anyone want to camp out vs nice room in town / Kune vs barrack accommodation? I can check and book people in to camp if that's the preference. I may also be able to book dinner and breakkie and bagged lunch but need TBC...if this is possible the cost is very reasonable at around $7-8 per meal.

[Tug Boat]

Will be keen to ride this area.

[.chris]

Righto lads, we've been given access similar to last time - basically right up either side of the highway to Tukino rd, access to the lake, the desert, and right out the back to the end of Argo rd.

Numbers are TBC but around 10-15. Will only be taking guys from this forum at this stage.

We will have a briefing mid saturday morning in Camp which everyone will need to be there for (incl those who have already had it from last time).

No pussies, idiots, roadbikes or poorly equipped riders will qualify for the ride. This is a place where sh*t can go wrong real quick. More to follow on this aspect. Suffice to say, you will need a reliable bike, cold / wet weather gear / spares / tools etc. No one will be left to fend for them selves as I am responsible for the group. The guts is we need team players (which most of us Adv dudes are).

Key things are tyre choice and make sure you've got enough meat on the brake pads - the soil is corrosive...

Unsure just yet on the route, but I think we will look to spend Saturday in the sand / astride SH1 doing fun stuff, bit of XC pioneering, then sunday morning we might head out the back on the road as a wind down.

Also accommodation is TBC. Anyone want to camp out vs nice room in town / Kune vs barrack accommodation? I can check and book people in to camp if that's the preference. I may also be able to book dinner and breakkie and bagged lunch but need TBC...if this is possible the cost is very reasonable at around $7-8 per meal.

Barrack accommodation was great last time, that would get my vote. Food boooked/bagged would also be great.

[Eddieb]

Barrack accommodation was great last time, that would get my vote. Food boooked/bagged would also be great.

+1 I was more than happy with the Barrack accomodation last time.

[clint640]

A barrack bunk & cheap feed sounds pretty good to me captain. :2thumbsup

Cheers
Clint

[ducatijim]

Keen as but,....................

Paid up 2 do MB's Mohaka that weekend.

Sniff..........:bye:

[Waihou Thumper]

Nice one Matt, well done. The barracks were great, nice hot showers, good nights sleep and réveillé was nice n'early for the next days ride...
Looking forward to another ride into the never never......:) Spares, tools and a clutch lever or two

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[Underground]

Put me down for this Matt, I'll do whatever it takes to get to it this time.
Be a nice shakedown ride before the DB.

[buggsubique]

Put me down for this Matt, I'll do whatever it takes to get to it this time.
Be a nice shakedown ride before the DB.

No worries, bed available in Wellies for you too if you need it.

[Eddieb]

Put me down for this Matt, I'll do whatever it takes to get to it this time.
Be a nice shakedown ride before the DB.

Ah crap, 2 @'s to dig out of bogs ;)

[MXNUT]

Another starter, :yes: have riden this area a few times on the dirt bike.
Pretty keen to have a blast there on the ADV bike, and i have got just the tyre sitting in the shed for this to.:woohoo:

[Night Falcon]

Just had confirmation me o'll mate and his trusty Nine Fiddy will almost certainly definately be tagging along......maybe :corn:

[Box'a'bits]

Buggs put me down as a definite starter as well. Had a chat with Eddie about this tonight.

[Hugo Nougo]

I would be keen to tag along if there's room, I used to ride this area in the late 80's on an ex-MOT cb650, it's a great piece of country. Don't worry i'll bring the ktm instead.

[Aslan]

Hi Matt et al - Matt as always thanks for organising - would love to have come - enjoyed last year - just had wife confirm family celebration that weekend - bro in laws 50th so I'm out - have a great time all - Ciao S

[Eddieb]

Getting quite a bit of interest Buggs, I'd say you'll have to define your starting lineup pretty soon given there's a limited number of spots.

[Underground]

Ah crap, 2 @'s to dig out of bogs ;)

Nah, the 'road bike' will be staying home this time .....although it is sitting there on standby if the dommie doesnt get sorted in time.
Oh and thanks for the offer Matt but I'll probably stay with my son in the destination suberb of Newtown :Punk:

[GPS MAN]

Put me down as a definite:yes:

That is if I survive the "Grand Challenge" this weekend with the Rusty Nuts.........:facepalm:

[buggsubique]

Getting quite a bit of interest Buggs, I'd say you'll have to define your starting lineup pretty soon given there's a limited number of spots.

Wow, a lot happens overnight!

My list of those wanting to attend is:

Me+1
Eddie
WThumper
marks
NightFalcon+1
Bart
.chris
clint640
Tugboat
Underground
MXNut
BMWRSNUT
Hugo
GPSMAN
Pampa

So as you can we we're slightly over capacity at the moment, but there's a couple who seem to be tentative. I'll see how we go for barrack space and access & if we strike any issues with this number.

Obviously if we have to reduce numbers then I'll have to be the bad guy and say sorry to a couple of hopefuls - it will probably be those less well known to the forum...my gut tells me we should be ok with a couple over the cap tho...

[Shewolf]

just set a quicksand obstacle at the start, that'll sort the men from boys :shutup:

[buggsubique]

yeah thats a sore point right there, lol

[sent from my droid]

[stormtrooper]

Hey Buggs I am a starter if theres room:woohoo:

STORMTROOPER

[buggsubique]

OK, I have accommodation booked in camp. I haven't got a confirmed price yet but last time it was less than $10 per head (from memory) with all linen supplied and individual rooms (possibility of dorms this time, unsure) and high pressure steenkin hot showers. each will need to reimburse me up in Waiouru as I will be invoiced and pay upfront on our behalf.

Will everyone require accommodation? Let me know if you don't otherwise I'll assume you do.

Food is also sorted. Basically we buy meal tickets at $9.80 dinner and $8.65 Breakkie / Lunch. This is for a buffet / hot press that you go through and normally has a full compliment of vege's a several meat choices (to select one from...thy're funny like that...).

So in my mind, this is all pretty easy and awesome value for money rather than buying crappy pizzas & pies up the road.

[Waihou Thumper]

Wicked! and as expected a thoroughly organised military exercise.....:) Well done that man...
Count me in and I can confirm, they stinking 'hot' showers :).....even remembered my hospital corners when making my pit up :)
Thanks Matt :yes:

[Night Falcon]

So can we confirm the ride is the 10th - 11th December ? I am a definate but will double check Jimmy the fiddy tonight...we going to loanstar for his misses Brithday yumyum:whocares:

[buggsubique]

But that's really our cap...so if you have to pull out then please let me know so someone else can come along.

10 & 11 Dec.

Added Three points to look up on Google Earth. We will go to all three of these points. The one under the mountain is the one I'm most looking forward to. Pretty much offroad all the way from Waiouru... :yes:

[MXNUT]

Wow, a lot happens overnight!

My list of those wanting to attend is:

Me+1
Eddie
WThumper
marks
NightFalcon+1
Bart
.chris
clint640
Tugboat
Underground
MXNut
BMWRSNUT
Hugo
GPSMAN
Pampa

So as you can we we're slightly over capacity at the moment, but there's a couple who seem to be tentative. I'll see how we go for barrack space and access & if we strike any issues with this number.

Obviously if we have to reduce numbers then I'll have to be the bad guy and say sorry to a couple of hopefuls - it will probably be those less well known to the forum...my gut tells me we should be ok with a couple over the cap tho...


But that's really our cap...so if you have to pull out then please let me know so someone else can come along.



Yehaa :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::scooter::scooter::scooter ::ar15:


Well done that man !!

[Night Falcon]

So can we confirm the ride is the 10th - 11th December ? I am a definate but will double check Jimmy the fiddy tonight...we going to loanstar for his misses Brithday yumyum:whocares:

yup thats a big 10:4 on the 9fiddy ....were good to go!!

[offrd]

Oh man! No room left.....:facepalm:

[buggsubique]

Oh man! No room left.....:facepalm:

Those keen but not on the list, post up and it will form the reserve list. I'll PM to check availability if anyone drops out.

[offrd]

Hand up for reserve list!
:scooter:

[Eddieb]

I'm out dammit!

Send your bribes to Buggs and if your REALLY lucky he'll Let someone take over my spot.

[.chris]

Looks like I might have to bail on this ride. Damn social engagements.

I have my partners work Xmas party on the friday night, which means I would have to stick around Auckland friday night, and after that I would need a hella early start to get to Waiouru intime for the morning briefing, and after 400km on the road I will be too knackered to enjoy the ride to its full potential. And I have a good mates 40th on the Saturday night.

So I shall bow-out and let some other lucky bugger take my spot.

Thanks heaps for organising this again Buggs, last time it was bloody excellent.

[Night Falcon]

Looks like I might have to bail on this ride. Damn social engagements.

I have my partners work Xmas party on the friday night, which means I would have to stick around Auckland friday night, and after that I would need a hella early start to get to Waiouru intime for the morning briefing, and after 400km on the road I will be too knackered to enjoy the ride to its full potential. And I have a good mates 40th on the Saturday night.

So I shall bow-out and let some other lucky bugger take my spot.

Thanks heaps for organising this again Buggs, last time it was bloody excellent.

Thats too bad Chris...looks like I'll be the lone 690 entry :shifty: least the odds are pretty even 1 against 16 :chase::nya:

[vegeman]

Thats too bad Chris...looks like I'll be the lone 690 entry :shifty: least the odds are pretty even 1 against 16 :chase::nya:

Ya never know, I think timing for us all at that time of the year is going to be tight...so I'm going to lurk and see if my timing, others pull out, the reserve list changes.

We Can't have just one 690 there, even though NF is correct on the chase ratio...might as well cement a classic KTM podium finish :laugh:

[Box'a'bits]

might as well cement a classic KTM podium finish :laugh:
DNF? That's harsh :laugh:

[vegeman]

DNF? That's harsh :laugh:

you might be right! looks like the DNF turns into a DNS...ie did not start...the shame, :facepalm:

I'm a veg... as I think that weekend is when my boy turns 10, so I guess I better be a good Dad and be there...

[Night Falcon]

you might be right! looks like the DNF turns into a DNS...ie did not start...the shame, :facepalm:

I'm a veg... as I think that weekend is when my boy turns 10, so I guess I better be a good Dad and be there...

10 years old is a milestone; you need to be there for your sons first brand new KTM 125....or are you taking him to McD's instead?:no:

[buggsubique]

Okey dokeys, a couple of guys have dropped off so far, so Offrd you've got your spot if you're keen, PM sent. Still take a couple of others if anyone is interested.

Awaiting room costs, but I made a cock up telling you it was under $10 - it was a bit over $30 per room last time, sorry about that, so let me know if this is a problem for anyone.

Cheers, Buggs

[Night Falcon]

Okey dokeys, a couple of guys have dropped off so far, so Offrd you've got your spot if you're keen, PM sent. Still take a couple of others if anyone is interested.

Awaiting room costs, but I made a cock up telling you it was under $10 - it was a bit over $30 per room last time, sorry about that, so let me know if this is a problem for anyone.

Cheers, Buggs

mate $30.00 is a bargin. Barring any last minute disasters the 950 and 690 boys a eager and good to go :cool: one thing though; I'm running an E07 on the front which is pretty good but do you think a more aggressive knobby front is called for?

[buggsubique]

An aggressive front will likely serve you well, esp if wet but im only going to run a D605 front and e07 rear...bit slippery but manageable. It can be as hard or easy as we want it to be really. I dont think we'll be full on trail riding tho...unless its dry.

[droid]

[gav24]

Bit late getting clearance on this one.
But keen if theres any spaces left...
Not that it matters too much, or not at all if all the spaces have gone, but accomodation is for Saturday only? - or Friday night accom available as well?
Hoping to cruise up on Friday afternoon...hoping:wait:

[Eddieb]

Okey dokeys, a couple of guys have dropped off so far, Buggs

I think I've figured out your plan from last weekend,you really didn't want any more videos of the @ being pulled out of bogs posted up did you ;]

[buggsubique]

I think I've figured out your plan from last weekend,you really didn't want any more videos of the @ being pulled out of bogs posted up did you ;]

hehehe...

Gav, got a spot for you mate, Friday night accommotation will have to confirm. Anyone else want fri night accomm?

[droid]

[Night Falcon]

hehehe...

Gav, got a spot for you mate, Friday night accommotation will have to confirm. Anyone else want fri night accomm?

[droid]

+2 for fridee night thanks buggs. just need to no exactly where it is were staying? (and I don't want to sleep next to the 950...it snores like a walrus farting :no:)

[buggsubique]

PM sent to those attending the ride. Let me know if you did not receive. More detail to follow on the accommodation cost and coord timings etc for Fri early birds and the main group RV on Saturday.

Matt

[Underground]

I'll be interested in the fri accomodation
Was going to stay in welly with my son but he will be away and I'll just get lonely there all by myself.
Will probably get an earlier crossing and head straight up.

[buggsubique]

I'll be interested in the fri accomodation
Was going to stay in welly with my son but he will be away and I'll just get lonely there all by myself.
Will probably get an earlier crossing and head straight up.

No worries. Might even fit in a chilled out Friday evening ride up Tukino Rd...

[Night Falcon]

No worries. Might even fit in a chilled out Friday evening ride up Tukino Rd...

....don't know where that is, but plans can be made to get their a little earlier for a pre ride ride :headbang:

[Eddieb]

I hope there are helmet cams and handhelds being taken so I can see all the fun I missed out on afterwards.

[Box'a'bits]

I hope there are helmet cams and handhelds being taken so I can see all the fun I missed out on afterwards.
Nope...closed shop here. What goes on tour etc....

[Night Falcon]

I hope there are helmet cams and handhelds being taken so I can see all the fun I missed out on afterwards.

its pretty high security, we could smuggle some footage out I spose...but where to hide the video card :moon:

[HANGMAN]

its pretty high security, we could smuggle some footage out I spose...but where to hide the video card :moon:

JUST PUT IT IN YOUR WOODEN LEG:laugh:

[Night Falcon]

just put it in your wooden leg:laugh:

THERES NO NEED TO SHOUT! :mega: AND ITS TITAINIUM NOT WOODEN!

[Waihou Thumper]

I hope there are helmet cams and handhelds being taken so I can see all the fun I missed out on afterwards.


Can be arranged....:) Of course. :) It is obligatory!

[Hugo Nougo]

I realise that this will be considered cheating, but i'm going to stick the bike in the back of the van for the trip up from Wellington, I have no set time for leaving so if anyone wants to chuck any extra gear in please let me know.
Consider it a tour support vehicle.
xrjuice@gmail

[buggsubique]

OK, good news & bad news.

Bad news is that I can't get us bagged lunches for Fri & Sat so looks like it will be Subway... Breakkie and dinner still in the mess if we want it.

Good news is the accommodation is free. Disclaimer: I haven't seen the barracks we're staying in - unsure if single rooms or dorm style but us beggars can't be choosers aye!

Friday nighters:

Buggs
Underground
Gav
NightFalcon
Fiddy

Anyone else for Fri night accommodation & dinner?

[Night Falcon]

yum I love subway, the meatballs foot long is to die for :Punk:

What time are the friday nighters arrivin? is the early bird friday night ride still a goer?

[buggsubique]

yum I love subway, the meatballs foot long is to die for :Punk:

What time are the friday nighters arrivin? is the early bird friday night ride still a goer?

I'll be there for much of the afternoon working so maybe the idea is to meet up say 4.30pm at the main gate, get accommodation sorted, quick feed at 5.30 then bugger off up the road to Tukino Skifield Rd for a sundowner ride say around 6pm?

[Night Falcon]

I'll be there for much of the afternoon working so maybe the idea is to meet up say 4.30pm at the main gate, get accommodation sorted, quick feed at 5.30 then bugger off up the road to Tukino Skifield Rd for a sundowner ride say around 6pm?

sounds great

[gav24]

Sounds cool.
I have some cool pics somewhere of my old, very old, hi-ace van, fully loaded with a boat on the roof almost at the top of the first serious hill, a good way after the 4x4 only sign on the ski field road a few years ago. She nearly made it up, poor old thing, was only the ground clearance that stopped us:pinch:

If I can find em I'll post em up...

Hope the weathers good for the views - sorry, just jinxed it!:crazy:

[Night Falcon]

not many sleeps now lads :woohoo:

[buggsubique]

ride's cancelled...

[buggsubique]

Just f*ckin with ya :D

[bart]

ride's cancelled...

eh? :eek5:

[bart]

Just f*ckin with ya :D

arsehole :motu:

[gav24]

Gonna be heading up next Friday afternoon from Paraparaumu, at about 1-ish, and taking a cruisy main-highway ride up on my own at the moment, but can change to suit any other better ideas...
Just throwing that out there....
Convoy anyone?

[buggsubique]

should be a good un! Will make it up to ya with the sand :cool:

[buggsubique]

Gonna be heading up next Friday afternoon from Paraparaumu, at about 1-ish, and taking a cruisy main-highway ride up on my own at the moment, but can change to suit any other better ideas...
Just throwing that out there....
Convoy anyone?

sorry mate, heading up in the morning for work...

[gav24]

Hmmm sand.....?
anyone keen to ride up the beach from Otaki to...Tangimoana on the way!
Is that even possible?

[marks]

arsehole :motu:

wot he said :yes:

[bart]

wot he said :yes:

Hey, you're not supposed to agree with me. You ride a KLR. :bash:

[marks]

Hey, you're not supposed to agree with me. You ride a KLR. :bash:

so are you taking all of the Friday off?

[bart]

so are you taking all of the Friday off?

I might just have to work this Sunday, so I'm pretty sure I can squeeze in 40 hours of work by late Thursday. :shifty:

[marks]

I might just have to work this Sunday, so I'm pretty sure I can squeeze in 40 hours of work by late Thursday. :shifty:

make sure you replace that fooked chain - sellotape has its limits

Takapari Rd on the way up (if Mr arsnut is agreeable)????

[Box'a'bits]

make sure you replace that fooked chain - sellotape has its limits

Takapari Rd on the way up (if Mr arsnut is agreeable)????
Sounds good to me. :yes:

[Underground]

What time are you guys thinking of leaving?
The big blue boat will deposit me on your island at about 1130am.
Takapari rd ? sounds like an alternate to the highway, got to be good.

[marks]

What time are you guys thinking of leaving?
The big blue boat will deposit me on your island at about 1130am.
Takapari rd ? sounds like an alternate to the highway, got to be good.

come over Thurs night - we'll find a bed for you.

Takapari is a dead end but you would like it (similar to mungatapu but betterer)

We will be leaving about 8.30 (subject to Steves OK) on Fri morning from Waikanae.

if you get in at 11.30 you will pretty much have to head straight up to Waioru - which is pretty damn boring....

[Underground]

come over Thurs night - we'll find a bed for you.

Takapari is a dead end but you would like it (similar to mungatapu but betterer)

We will be leaving about 8.30 (subject to Steves OK) on Fri morning from Waikanae.

if you get in at 11.30 you will pretty much have to head straight up to Waioru - which is pretty damn boring....

Arrg.. you're twisting my arm.
Got a meeting in Nelson at 3pm which means I wont show up in Wellington till 10.30 pm
Bed sounds good, is it easy to find?

[Box'a'bits]

Arrg.. you're twisting my arm.
Got a meeting in Nelson at 3pm which means I wont show up in Wellington till 10.30 pm
Bed sounds good, is it easy to find?
8.30am from Waikanae coffee cart sounds good.

Underground, come stay with me. I'll post up some instructions on how to get here. I'm just up in Johnsonville at the top of the Ngauranga Gorge. Pretty straight forward to get here coming North.

[Underground]

8.30am from Waikanae coffee cart sounds good.

Underground, come stay with me. I'll post up some instructions on how to get here. I'm just up in Johnsonville at the top of the Ngauranga Gorge. Pretty straight forward to get here coming North.
sweet! now to organise a crossing, assemble all the parts on my basement floor into a bike, setup suspension, get wof, change tyres.......
Oh, you do have beer... right?

[buggsubique]

Holy shit I'm looking forward to this ride... It's gonna be awesome!

I have found a few tracks to the south end of Zone 1 that get us up high...if we can find the right tracks and crossing points. Should be an adventure and a half...

[Night Falcon]

Started thinking about thinkng about getting ready for next Friday's epic adventure; just need to remember where i put my thermal undergarments, first aid kit, spare key, wet weather gear, tool kit, sleeping bag, hat, wallet, drivers licence, brain & bike and I'm good to go :cool:

[marks]

Holy shit I'm looking forward to this ride... It's gonna be awesome!

I have found a few tracks to the south end of Zone 1 that get us up high...if we can find the right tracks and crossing points. Should be an adventure and a half...

Yup - my anicipatorometer is hitting the stops as well :yes:

speaking of which.....
time has gotten away from me a bit - got my bike back together - just waiting on a new water pump impeller - but I haven't got around to putting the new tires on.
How critical will sharp tires be? I'm surprised at were a bald e07 rear will get you with lots of revs and momentum ( the charge of the heavy brigade comes to mind...). My 606 front is pretty manky as well

if you think its needed I'll get the bike shop to put the new tires on once I get it mobile.

[Box'a'bits]

Yup - my anicipatorometer is hitting the stops as well :yes:

speaking of which.....
time has gotten away from me a bit - got my bike back together - just waiting on a new water pump impeller - but I haven't got around to putting the new tires on.
How critical will sharp tires be? I'm surprised at were a bald e07 rear will get you with lots of revs and momentum ( the charge of the heavy brigade comes to mind...). My 606 front is pretty manky as well

if you think its needed I'll get the bike shop to put the new tires on once I get it mobile.
Funny how the anticipatorometer gets away on you. I've hit the blow off valve. Been taking tabs for that..:confused:

Take the wheels off & take them into the bike shop. Make sure you've ordered the tyre first.

I've also been doing work on the bike.
1. New EO9 on the back. The front will have to wait, but is looking betterer now I've turned it around;
2. New CRF hi bend handlebars. The old bars were too high following the fork conversion & were stretching cables. The barkbusters technically need a different fitting to go on these, but it's amazing what a little bending will do for you. Broke one side of the clutch perch (internal clamp fixture) getting it onto the bars. Hopefully the bodge will hold, because its going to take 10 days to get a new one ex the UK. Also wrecked my heated grips getting them off the old bars - but have bodged those too;
3. Cleaned the air filter. Amazing amount of dirt for the limited no of times I've ridden with that filter. Also concerning when you think that I have breathed in a similar amount of that shit....

[buggsubique]

I was up there this weekend and had a quick squizzle at the tracks. Most of it is very dry and dusty at the moment but the long term forecast seems to be a bit showery this week.

My philosophy is that I'll be running my road tyres...probably at road pressures, and therefore if it gets hairy its a sign for me to back off and take it a bit easier, or choose less gnarly routes. I doubt it will be as wet as last time so I reckon average tyres should cut the mustard OK. My D605 front is 2/3 worn and E07 rear about 1/4 - 1/3 worn.

I guess the thing with Waiouru is that it is such a wicked playground. We will be like pigs in sh*t on these tracks and it really is hard to keep a lid on things and ride sensibly enough to last two days. Good tyres are either gonna help you ride, or encourage you to ride harder. OTY, but I intend for it to be a ride where we collectively need to keep it together and all stay in one piece.

As a loose plan, we will spend all Saturday out under the mountain. There will be some technical riding here and it will likely be a long day. Sunday will likely head offroad up to the lake, then hook back in and head east to the end of the Argo Rd, allowing people to cut away from Waiouru on Sunday in the early afternoon.

I'll see how I go for time this week and I might throw together some waypoints for those with GPS's. It will be a bit of "pick a path" which should be fun.

I need to do some last minute sorting of the accommodation on Mon / Tues as I'm not confident we've been booked into the right barracks. I will confirm by Weds latest.

Not long now....:msn-wink:

[bart]

Yeah, I'm getting pretty excited. I might go drag the beast out of the wood shed, scrape off the cobwebs and bird poo, contemplate doing some maintenance, and settle for throwing a dribble of oil at the rooted chain. All good.

Throw me in the mix for a bit of Friday accomodation too please Bugs.

Cheers,
Bart

[Waihou Thumper]

I got Seracs on the XT600, they are quite new, just wondering whether to swap over for a Kenda Trackmaster (rear) and a MT21 Rallycross? Toss of a coin and a bit of sweat in the garage, or leave as is? Hmm...:rolleyes:

[Waihou Thumper]

I need to do some last minute sorting of the accommodation on Mon / Tues as I'm not confident we've been booked into the right barracks. I will confirm by Weds latest.

Not long now....:msn-wink:


:msn-wink: Umm, if it is in the female barracks I am sure the blokes won't mind :)

[buggsubique]

Guys, need a real quick reply from this:

The barracks we have been booked in to for Free is essentially an empty space - we will need sleeping bags and bed roll / thermal mat / camping mattress whatever you want to call it. Otherwise we'll be sleeping in your riding gear on the floor...:no:

The alternative which I need uber-fast replies from you is to pay for individual rooms at $32 per pesron for Sat night stayers, or $55 per person for both nights.

This is the list I have:

Fri & Sat:
-me
-Gav
-NightFalcon
-9Fiddy
-Bart
-BMWRSNUT
-StormTrooper
-Underground


Sat Only:
-Hugo
-Waihou
-GPSMan
-Clint
-MXNut

Please reply to this post ASAP to say whether you can bring your own bedding ("Free"), or otherwise if you want me to book you in at the respective costs above.

I need a reply before 4pm today otherwise it will be the scummy freebie accommodation as default. Sorry for this last minute F*around. It's called the Fog of WAR.

[clint640]

As I mentioned, $32 for a barrack bed sounds good but I am happy with a patch of floor too so will bring a sleeping bag + mat in case.

1 more thing I need to know, where exactly in the metropolis of Waiouru do we meet Saturday? I will need somewhere to park the 4wd & trailer.

Cheers
Clint

[buggsubique]

As I mentioned, $32 for a barrack bed sounds good but I am happy with a patch of floor too so will bring a sleeping bag + mat in case.

1 more thing I need to know, where exactly in the metropolis of Waiouru do we meet Saturday? I will need somewhere to park the 4wd & trailer.

Cheers
Clint

mate just head up to the front gate, txt or call when there and i will meet you and brin you in. Carparking no dramas.

[droid]

[marks]

Hi Bugs

can you get me a single room for Friday and Saturday nights?

[buggsubique]

will try. At this stage falcon, fiddy, bart, clint happy to pay for rooms, happy also with freebie if rooms not aval. Camp apparently very busy...

[droid]

[Box'a'bits]

Hi Buggs,

A room for the friday / saturday night would be good, but I've no issues with the default option if this isn't possible. Just let me know & I'll come prepared

Cheers, Steve

[buggsubique]

OK, I have had to make the call so I have requested new accommodation for us all at the prices I stated earlier. This was based on the feedback I got from 8 of us with a preference for having a bed and being happy at the cost. We will still have to be prepared for roughing it till I get confirmation back - hopefully I will find out today or tomorrow.

Those who haven't PM'd me your mobile number it would be real helpful if you could do so.

Cheers, Buggs

[Waihou Thumper]

OK, I have had to make the call so I have requested new accommodation for us all at the prices I stated earlier. This was based on the feedback I got from 8 of us with a preference for having a bed and being happy at the cost. We will still have to be prepared for roughing it till I get confirmation back - hopefully I will find out today or tomorrow.

Those who haven't PM'd me your mobile number it would be real helpful if you could do so.

Cheers, Buggs

I rang you as soon as you left a message Matt. I am happy with roughing it. Will this be a problem or does one have to pay and ALL pay? Ta.

[buggsubique]

Here's a birds eye of the main part of Saturday's ride (http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/map?format=google&local_input=convert%2F1322989381-00424-118.90.87.197.gpx&convert_format=gpx).

A few waypoint's we'll pick our way between...a couple of others not shown... I'll do up a garmin file so ya's can upload the waypoints or something. The intent is that we'll do a bit of XC navigation between waypoints on whatever tracks we can find, rather than following a defined route / track file. I'll have a crack tonight at doing WPts for the whole ride...start using these GPS's for what they're made for - complimenting navigational ability!

[buggsubique]

I rang you as soon as you left a message Matt. I am happy with roughing it. Will this be a problem or does one have to pay and ALL pay? Ta.

We'll see how it pans out overnight. The thing was I just had to apply by the end of the day. My preference would be for us all to be in a single location if we are staying in camp.

[GPS MAN]

Hey Buggs..sent you a PM...I am happy with whatever accommodation you can secure.. Just let all of us know so we know how to pack....

Going to be a HOOT:msn-wink:

[Underground]

Just got in, been to town for a few days.
Bikes going good,even got a wof and rego, just got to do a tyre change,do a complete rear brake rebuild and try to set up the suspension.
Be nice to have the good accom so I dont have to cart a sleeping bag etc.

[buggsubique]

OK, this might be problematic for those on a tight budget, so my apologies there but the group consensus was to get the beds if we were able to.

So, We are now booked into the same barracks we were in last year for those of us...(anyone...?) who were there. I think we'll all appreciate a bed after Saturday's efforts. I will pm my account details or you can pay cash up to me up there, whichever works. Hopefully you'll all come to the party - its a ~$600 bill for the group.

$55 for the Fri and Sat nighters, or $32 for the Sat night only dudes.

Again, real sorry for the late notice of this cost - I should have suspected free digs were too good to be true...

Jeff - booked you in for Fri & Sat.

All: Those who asked for Fri and Sat have got it, those who wanted just one night have got it.

Cheers, Buggs

[Box'a'bits]

Nice. Appreciate your efforts Buggs. :clap:

[Night Falcon]

locked, loaded and lookin forward to the weekend festivities! Was quite amazed to find the army still requires klr owners to polish everyones boots before breakfast though.... but hay "when in rome" :corn:

[Waihou Thumper]

I will pm my account details or you can pay cash up to me up there, whichever works. Hopefully you'll all come to the party - its a ~$600 bill for the group.
$32 for the Sat night only dudes.
Again, real sorry for the late notice of this cost - I should have suspected free digs were too good to be true...
Cheers, Buggs


Thanks Buggs, all good, really looking forward to my room again this year. The showers are frikking awesome guys! :clap:
​Happy to deposit the funds or are you wanting Subway dosh...? :)
OSM's, fruit and plenty of fluids will get me through the day......not to mention the Waiouru Scran (food) :)
You made the effort and all is appreciated because the riding terrain - it doesn't come around too often mate aye....

[Waihou Thumper]

locked, loaded and lookin forward to the weekend festivities! Was quite amazed to find the army still requires klr owners to polish everyones boots before breakfast though.... but hay "when in rome" :corn:


Lucky it ain't a RNZN ride mate, might be looking for the golden rivet! :laugh: and that might affect your riding style the next morning....lemme tell ya! Most Def :)

[bart]

Good stuff Buggs. PM me your bank details.

Cheers,
Bart

[gav24]

Hi Lower NI dudes,
Whats the plan for Fridays trip North?
So far I'm heading for Waikanae coffee cart at 8.30 on friday am....:psst:
Guessing a pretty full and exciting days riding from there, plus the evening ride with Buggs up the ski field road, I'll be knackered for the next 2 days after that!
Is it open to anyone for Friday or do I need to be in "the circle of trust" for that one? (sorry, crap reference from a crap film!:doh:)

[buggsubique]

Hi Lower NI dudes,

Is it open to anyone for Friday or do I need to be in "the circle of trust" for that one? (sorry, crap reference from a crap film!:doh:)

If this is a question for me, then to be honest I'm kinda unsure exactly which route we will take yet. I am kinda almost thinking about going through the training area for part of it. If we want to keep it simple and stay public access then we can, and bring whoever if that's what you had in mind.

[buggsubique]

Here's an update of day 1's waypoints (http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/display/1323077983-29641-118.90.87.197.html) and the second day's waypoints for viewing (http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/display/1323077292-29083-118.90.87.197.html).

I'll have my netbook for those who want to upload to GPS up there.

Day 1 is loosely clockwise but revisits a couple of wpts in a big figure 8 to make the most of the desert.

Day 2 is Clockwise and starts with a challenge section on the way up to the lake, then comes back and heads east to the end of the road.

Adventure porn right there.

[gav24]

If this is a question for me, then to be honest I'm kinda unsure exactly which route we will take yet. I am kinda almost thinking about going through the training area for part of it. If we want to keep it simple and stay public access then we can, and bring whoever if that's what you had in mind.

Not anyone in particular, just wondered if there was anyone heading up on friday with an interesting route.
Without scanning back through previous posts, I think I remember Marks mentioning the Waikanae 8.30 meet up. No other posts since then so just trying to organise myself, and not miss out on a cool ride so I dont arrive on friday arvo after a billy no mates ride up on main SH's all the way...:( when another group has had some proper fun!

[sudman]

Don't forget to gas up this time Gav<_<

[Waihou Thumper]

Day 2 is Clockwise and starts with a challenge section on the way up to the lake,
Adventure porn right there.

:eek: ​Really? A challenge section, how much of a challenge? :)

[buggsubique]

:eek: ​Really? A challenge section, how much of a challenge? :)

dunno, i have yet to see it myself... it will all be bypassable by main or gravel roads. Sounds like most are putting mean tyres on, but group consensus will decide. As i said, im running pansy tyres at road pressure to keep me in line...

[droid]

[Night Falcon]

dunno, i have yet to see it myself... it will all be bypassable by main or gravel roads. Sounds like most are putting mean tyres on, but group consensus will decide. As i said, im running pansy tyres at road pressure to keep me in line...

[droid]

I will be runnin dual purpose tyres to prove the dual purpisability of the ktm 690E/adv/dual sport/multipurpose motorcycle....and if that dont work my pansy riding skills should be enough to keep me in line :apumpin:

[gav24]

Don't forget to gas up this time Gav<_<

.... never gonna live that down aye!:rolleyes:
I only ran out twice, on the same tank full....Doh!:laugh::laugh:

Running the standard tank with the 5 litre can on the back as well - just in case!...again!:bleh:

[buggsubique]

Minor update...

Have requested access to a couple more zones. One for Friday night which would be a gravel ride to the lake, as well as the skifield rd, and a couple of other loops / linkups for Sunday... Trying to pack in as much as we can!

In short, we should now be covering most of the training area except the swamps in the north east corner...and that's hard work even on a 250 so not this time :baby:

[Eddieb]

Having a broken leg really sucks

[marks]

Day 2 is Clockwise and starts with a challenge section....

saw the words 'challenge section' and with a loud 'woohoo' whipped off the back wheel and sped down to the bike shop with a shiny new E09 under my arm...

Just as well I did as it looks like one of the wheel bearings is rumbly....

fortunately I have spare ones and the new water pump impeller turned up today

so its :banana::banana::banana:

roll on Friday :yes:

[marks]

Hi Lower NI dudes,
Whats the plan for Fridays trip North?
So far I'm heading for Waikanae coffee cart at 8.30 on friday am....:psst:
Guessing a pretty full and exciting days riding from there, plus the evening ride with Buggs up the ski field road, I'll be knackered for the next 2 days after that!
Is it open to anyone for Friday or do I need to be in "the circle of trust" for that one? (sorry, crap reference from a crap film!:doh:)

Hi Gav

no circle of trust (I wouldn't trust any of the fookers I ride with)

all pretty informal
planning on leaving the coffee cart at 8.30 (I'll be there about 8.15 for a snort)

Presumably we'll meet Bartholomew in Ashurst about 9.45 or so?

Wonder what Wades doing?

Then up to Takapri Rd and up to Taihape for a late lunch/early afternoon tea

I gather we need to be at Waiouru by 4.30?

[buggsubique]

http://www.metservice.com/rural/taihape

http://www.metservice.com/skifields/tukino

Weather looks to be a bit on & off. It is real changeable up there, so I guess what I'd say is expect a bit of slippery stuff on Sunday morning. If it gets too unmanageable we'll just keep to the easy tracks between Camp & Access Road 17 as most of the other stuff is sand or gravel.

[buggsubique]

I gather we need to be at Waiouru by 4.30?

No real rush, but I guess the earlier people arrive, the quicker we can bugger off riding - depending on if you want to wait and have a cheap feed in camp from 5.30 or scoff down on the main road. There's about 9 or 10 of us staying Fri night now, which only leave 4-5 others to arrive on Sat morning (= sleep in :niceone:).

Just trying to get that other zone now for Fri night, so we're looking to do maybe ~90km on Fri evening. If we want to take it easier we will just stick to Tukino Rd and do the other bit on Saturday.

[Underground]

My ride starts on thurs with a 110km adv ride to Nelson followed by a busy day in town then a quick dash thru to catch the 7pm boat then a bit of late night orienteering to find Steves place....
Must have been quietly excited today as I put 6 holes in a new tube while doing my tyre changes :doh:

[bart]

Presumably we'll meet Bartholomew in Ashurst about 9.45 or so?

Wonder what Wades doing?


Yep, I'll be there. I think Wade's tagging along also.

[GPS MAN]

Hey Mark & Gav...

The plan is to meet Bart at his house and then on to Ashhurst...

See you there:scooter:

[gav24]

ten four, ten four.
Looks like we got ourselves a convoy!:rockon:

Just 2 more sleeps now!

[buggsubique]

and we now have access to the additional zones from friday night. Should be awesome! A lot of ground for us to cover now!

[droid]

[clint640]

Righto - knobbed up, geared down, gassed up & ready. :woohoo: See y'all Saturday, is it 'roll in the gate at 10am' or 'be there unloaded, suited up, warmed up & ready to rock at 10am'?

I've put the cash in your a/c for the barracks Buggs.

Cheers
Clint

[buggsubique]

Righto - knobbed up, geared down, gassed up & ready. :woohoo: See y'all Saturday, is it 'roll in the gate at 10am' or 'be there unloaded, suited up, warmed up & ready to rock at 10am'?

I've put the cash in your a/c for the barracks Buggs.

Cheers
Clint

Meet you at the gate at 10am - if people get in earlier just text or call me. There's only 5 rolling on on Saturday so once you's are in then we can head out yonder.

As an aside, I will now be travelling up on Friday - may tag along with the main group to Takapari, TBC. Late change in work circumstances...:facepalm:

[Waihou Thumper]

Meet you at the gate at 10am - if people get in earlier just text or call me. There's only 5 rolling on on Saturday so once you's are in then we can head out yonder.


All good, see you all Sat morning at 1000 hours...I will be on the Husqvarna, had to do it, get it ready, seems only right and fit for purpose...BUT, am I? :eek5:

[buggsubique]

Wow, Iceland is eerily similar to the Central Plateau! This is exactly the same volcanic terrain as we'll find under the mountain on Saturday.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=IFFy6WknKZM

[Waihou Thumper]

Wow, Iceland is eerily similar to the Central Plateau! This is exactly the same volcanic terrain as we'll find under the mountain on Saturday.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=IFFy6WknKZM

Most definitely, yes...
I went up Tukino a little while ago, here is the snippet.....
Looking forward to a exploration weekend! :) A taste of Friday for ya!


http://vimeo.com/18486520

[GPS MAN]

Enjoyed the video! Looking forward to a very fun/interesting weekend:wacko:

[Box'a'bits]

Do we need sleeping bags?

[Underground]

Im outa here :scooter::Punk:
Forecast is looking promising too

[buggsubique]

Do we need sleeping bags?

No

[droid]

[buggsubique]

Hey, I know you's fullas are heading out Takapari Rd way, Now that I'm heading up tomorrow myself I'm thinkin I might tag along from Waikanae.

How long you thinking it will take? There's a couple of roads I wouldn't mind checking out west of SH1 (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=upper+hutt&daddr=Takapari+Road,+Pohangina,+Manawatu-Wanganui+to:-39.9329537,175.9219003+to:Te+Kapua+Road,+Mangaweka ,+Manawatu-Wanganui+to:-39.76188,175.71662+to:Kaweka+Road,+Taihape,+Manawa tu-Wanganui+to:Waiouru+Military+Camp,+Manawatu-Wanganui&hl=en&ll=-40.287907,177.736816&spn=3.360623,7.064209&sll=-39.9462,175.890942&sspn=0.052773,0.110378&geocode=Fa99jP0dP15vCintCcnWmrFAbTEhmaNDYe8ABQ%3BF WrAnP0dyLR8CimnpH8W6edBbTE9phcQAKy07g%3BFeernv0d7F p8CikLeK9s3t9BbTFwGMwGYe8AEw%3BFffYoP0dbul5CimrVNG VcXpqbTH4_CRadDp8CA%3BFShIof0dDDl5CimxcP8eI3tqbTHQ xAQHYe8AEw%3BFY7Aof0d01N5Cin3uMEo1WRqbTGzie6zjbJ73 Q%3BFXu4pf0djLB4CikROpp_zltqbTFw-aJDYe8ABQ&vpsrc=6&mra=dpe&mrsp=2&sz=13&via=2,4&t=m&z=7) / Taihape. I sort of need to be in Waiouru mid afternoonish so if worst comes to worst I will just cut away and head north to get my range briefing and pick up my roads on the way back instead.

Is everyone doing Takapari Rd or are others riding up the main drag?

[marks]

Hey, I know you's fullas are heading out Takapari Rd way, Now that I'm heading up tomorrow myself I'm thinkin I might tag along from Waikanae.

How long you thinking it will take? There's a couple of roads I wouldn't mind checking out west of SH1 (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=upper+hutt&daddr=Takapari+Road,+Pohangina,+Manawatu-Wanganui+to:-39.9329537,175.9219003+to:Te+Kapua+Road,+Mangaweka ,+Manawatu-Wanganui+to:-39.76188,175.71662+to:Kaweka+Road,+Taihape,+Manawa tu-Wanganui+to:Waiouru+Military+Camp,+Manawatu-Wanganui&hl=en&ll=-40.287907,177.736816&spn=3.360623,7.064209&sll=-39.9462,175.890942&sspn=0.052773,0.110378&geocode=Fa99jP0dP15vCintCcnWmrFAbTEhmaNDYe8ABQ%3BF WrAnP0dyLR8CimnpH8W6edBbTE9phcQAKy07g%3BFeernv0d7F p8CikLeK9s3t9BbTFwGMwGYe8AEw%3BFffYoP0dbul5CimrVNG VcXpqbTH4_CRadDp8CA%3BFShIof0dDDl5CimxcP8eI3tqbTHQ xAQHYe8AEw%3BFY7Aof0d01N5Cin3uMEo1WRqbTGzie6zjbJ73 Q%3BFXu4pf0djLB4CikROpp_zltqbTFw-aJDYe8ABQ&vpsrc=6&mra=dpe&mrsp=2&sz=13&via=2,4&t=m&z=7) / Taihape. I sort of need to be in Waiouru mid afternoonish so if worst comes to worst I will just cut away and head north to get my range briefing and pick up my roads on the way back instead.

Is everyone doing Takapari Rd or are others riding up the main drag?

Hi Bugs

be great if you can join us

I don't know if everyone is going to do Takapri - its all pretty loose....

I was hopeing to be at the start of Takapri Rd about 10.30 ish and I would assume 2 hrs would easily cover the return trip up Takapari (I'd like to get to the mud bog a couple of km past the hut - awesome track) . Assume we could get to Mangaweka around 1pm-1.15? allowing for a quick snort/feed at Mangaweka - say leave Managweka by 1.30-1.45 - is that getting too tight for your timing?


To stop the day 'slipping' - 8.30 is the time we leave Waikanae - not the time we get there :)
I'm aiming to get to Waikanae by 8.15 to allow time for a hot chocolate

Any latecomers can catch up on the way to Ashurst (via Shannon) where we will stop on the grassy bit just before (east of) the service station to meet Bart and Wade at approx 9.45.

cheers



Mark

[buggsubique]

cool. If i dont see see you at waikanae, see u in ashurst... or anywhere in btween or beyond. I ll cut away if were running latte (like that? See what i did there?). Id like to be in wuru about 3pm but dont let that affect you lot.

[droid]

[buggsubique]

Well, We're all completely knackered ... most of us knocked out around 450km today from Wellington / Wairarapa up into the cloud at the top of Takapari Rd then back roads to Taihape where we put away coffees and burgers before doing the last 100km this evening up around Waiouru. Tried to attach some teaser photos but too high res so sorry - even photobucket is shitting out, bit of a lame post...

One thing is for sure; we are all gonna be totally exhausted come Sunday night...:violin:

Will post again tomorrow night and try to get some photos up. 10 of us here in the Desert Oasis, aka Waiouru... the remaining four join us tomorrow morning.

[Night Falcon]

more teasing for now (downloading photos is taking a while!). Great weekend riding, plenty of thrills, spills, big AT spills, broken KLR's, stunning sights, secret army training camps :shifty: sun burnt faces, dust, mud, clay, steep bits, rutty bits, gravelly bits, all in all, an action packed weekend of adv riding....thanks Matt for all your hard work organising another first class event...your a ledgend:clap:

Photos will follow....

[buggsubique]

Dunno about you fellas, but I'm absolutely rooted after the last three days...

Made it to Wellington on reserve. 23L tank, took 22.7L to fill, haha. Also had to bump start it at BP. Something not right with my lights maybe - or the battery is stuffed, but with lights off the battery builds up enough to turn it over.

Don't think I'll be doing the DB1k. Basically a week to get the bike sorted before I take it south...ain't gonna happen, esp with the news of my trip next year. the WAR is always so hard on the AT...:weird:

Glad y'all had fun. Photos to follow...by the bucket load.

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more to come...

[Waihou Thumper]

Thanks a bunch guys and to you especially Matt. Top notch organisational skills, the weather was perfect, the tracks, roads and Ruts abundant! processing photos, videos as we speak and will be available shortly. I have to do chores first...:no:

[stormtrooper]

Cheers Matt for putting on a really enjoyable ride, had a real blast from the start to the very end, clocked in at about 2pm.
Also to everyone else that came on the ride thanks for making it what it was bloody good fun.

STORMTROOPER

[buggsubique]

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[Waihou Thumper]

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.287085624660863.59982.100000782841488&type=1

(https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.287085624660863.59982.100000782841488&type=1)Photos to browse guys....
The video will follow..

[GPS MAN]

Hey Matt - A+++++ Ride..can't say enough good things about the rides...let the photo's speak for themselves:psst:

Hope you and the family have a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year..:clap:

Also..maybe BLUE is Your Color:nya:

[buggsubique]

Hey Matt - A+++++ Ride..can't say enough good things about the rides...let the photo's speak for themselves:psst:

Hope you and the family have a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year..:clap:

Also..maybe BLUE is Your Color:nya:

Wade, real good to meet you - thanks for coming along! You might have to bring that 530 along next time...damn I need something like that! ha. Take care aye.

[bart]

Cheers Matt. What an awesome weekend.

Starting to sort through 457 photos. It might take a few days. Here's a few to get started. (note. photobucket has reduced clarity of these heaps. The originals are much sharper).

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4411-1.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4194-1.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4132-1.jpg

[marks]

thanks Matt for an awesome weekend :yes:

sorry - someone had to post this....

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[bart]

I like the shirt Mark. It suits you.

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4009-1.jpg

[buggsubique]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg2uKpfWsm0

[clint640]

:niceone:

That was a great fun weekend thanks Buggs, a neat mix of riding & the food, drink, accomodation & even the weather was all perfectly organised! I'll get some pics up tomorrow.

Cheers
Clint

[Night Falcon]

video 4U:


http://youtu.be/W25pEXFm1fU

[Box'a'bits]

From my perspective. Day one (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17495965&postcount=638), day two (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17496897&postcount=639), & day three (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17497090&postcount=640)

Top ride Buggs. Thanks for the efforts. :clap::clap::clap:

[buggsubique]

From my perspective. Day one (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17495965&postcount=638), day two (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17496897&postcount=639), & day three (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17497090&postcount=640)

Top ride Buggs. Thanks for the efforts. :clap::clap::clap:

Mate, that's a good ride report! Now...just to find out who that talentless rider was who borrowed my AT for the weekend...

[marks]

Now...just to find out who that talentless rider was who borrowed my AT for the weekend...

'talentless' is a bit harsh

it takes talent to crash that spectacularly and walk (limp?) away.....

I suspect your guardian angel will be applying for stress leave sometime soon

thanks again for an awesome weekend :headbang:

[stormtrooper]

From my perspective. Day one (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17495965&postcount=638), day two (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17496897&postcount=639), & day three (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17497090&postcount=640)

Top ride Buggs. Thanks for the efforts. :clap::clap::clap:

Great effort Steve :niceone:

[buggsubique]

'talentless' is a bit harsh

it takes talent to crash that spectacularly and walk (limp?) away.....

I suspect your guardian angel will be applying for stress leave sometime soon

thanks again for an awesome weekend :headbang:

ha, yep certainly had someone on my side on Saturday. Now off to Mitre 10 Mega to find me some ABS tools to melt down...

Thanks to you too mate for helping out. Always a pleasure to have people experience a place like that, frustration, fatigue, excitement, ups and downs, all smashed into a single weekend!

[Night Falcon]

ha, yep certainly had someone on my side on Saturday. Now off to Mitre 10 Mega to find me some ABS tools to melt down...

Melted down horses & KLR's make the best glue apparantly :innocent:

[HANGMAN]

more teasing for now (downloading photos is taking a while!). Great weekend riding, plenty of thrills, spills, big AT spills, broken KLR's, stunning sights, secret army training camps :shifty: sun burnt faces, dust, mud, clay, steep bits, rutty bits, gravelly bits, all in all, an action packed weekend of adv riding....thanks Matt for all your hard work organising another first class event...your a ledgend:clap:

Photos will follow....

awesome weekend thanks Matt and thank you to wife and kids for letting dad come and play:clap:

[marks]

Melted down horses & KLR's make the best glue apparantly :innocent:

my son says it would be higher quality if you left out the klr's

I live amongst orange philistines...



Having fun in the clouds on Friday...

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[Crim]

horses & KLR's

I am glad you have spotted the majestic way these two go together; although horses used in the same context as KLRs usually involve
"the KLR has limitless horses" or "the abundance of horses on the KLR" or the other way (ie the similarities between the two) usually horses are referred to thoroughbreds - so apart from the semantics ......................carry on

sounds like a great weekend BTW

[gav24]

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4132.jpg

Great ride, thanks for organising the routes, accomodation, and us, Matt.:clap:
Had some awesome fun up there at the top, prentending to be a Dakar ace!
Thanks as well to marks for leading us up a cool ride on friday, and Shane for the company, and getting a bit lost on the way home!:niceone:

Can you tell I was enjoying it in the photo!

The next one that Bart took clearly shows a design fault in the DR650 - the suspension travel is at least 50mm longer than the ground clearance... Harsh landing!:weird:

[Underground]

Just got home, only ended up clocking 1300km for the weekend but it is right up there on the fun per km scale thats for sure.
Rained for the last 50 odd km home which actually made a quite pleasant finale, bike's covered in mud now.
Thanks for sorting those photos for me Steve, saved me a lot of trouble

[bart]

Here's from another angle :clap:

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4147.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4149.jpg

[buggsubique]

Here's from another angle :clap:

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4147.jpg



That really is a bloody impressive jump! :niceone:

[Night Falcon]

I am glad you have spotted the majestic way these two go together; although horses used in the same context as KLRs usually involve
"the KLR has limitless horses" or "the abundance of horses on the KLR" or the other way (ie the similarities between the two) usually horses are referred to thoroughbreds - so apart from the semantics ......................carry on

sounds like a great weekend BTW

Actually I thought the klr brigade aquitted themselves admirably over the weekend (with the exception of one ageing example that needed a bit of TLC). But alas only the old naggs go to the glue factory and there ends the simalarity :laugh:

[Shewolf]

whoar....DR's get that far off the ground? Noice :banana:


That really is a bloody impressive jump! :niceone:

[Woodman]

Jealous,

:weep:

Bart that DR jump pic is the best yet.

Edit, should have mentioned the riders skill too/:headbang:

[Box'a'bits]

Jealous, :weep:
Bart that DR jump pic is the best yet. Should have mentioned the riders skill too/:headbang:
Without taking anything away from the jump, or the photo, I think he was lucky to be wearing a full face helmet. The landing was hard, & he hit the cross brace (which one of the pictures shows). Otherwise he might have come up spitting teeth. :laugh:

[stormtrooper]

Here's from another angle :clap:

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4147.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4149.jpg

Hey Gav have to hand it to you that was cool man, lucky it was not a KTM you were on, they seem to snap in half with that kind of stress:clap:

[bart]

A few more highlights from Friday (sorry to the guys with sucky internet)

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_3897-1.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_3907-1.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_3943-1.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_3992-1.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_3994-1.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4008-1.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4057-1.jpg

Plenty more to come.

[marks]

Plenty more to come.

thats whats worries me

[bart]

Some more:

By the way, I've fixed the resolution problem through photobucket, so the photos should be beterer.

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4120.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4139.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4144.jpg

Check out the discarded 'green smoke' canister under the bush.

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4154.jpg

[bart]

thats whats worries me

Everyone was asking, "why so many photos of Mark"?. Pure awesomeness, that's why.

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4182.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4184.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4187.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4188.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4189.jpg

it doesn't get much more styley then that.

[bart]

MXNUT on his missus's DR. Treating it real nice.

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4191.jpg

And he had the cheek to complain about the suspension. Looks fine to me.... :laugh:

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4192.jpg

[marks]

it doesn't get much more styley then that.

Do you feel better now that youve got that out of your system?

I only fell off 3 times - so I'm getting better :yes:

[gav24]

Without taking anything away from the jump, or the photo, I think he was lucky to be wearing a full face helmet. The landing was hard, & he hit the cross brace (which one of the pictures shows). Otherwise he might have come up spitting teeth. :laugh:

All part of the plan;
Gun it in second, take off, wave with left hand, brace for landing, kiss the front brake hose to tell the old DR she's still got it!:laugh:
Oh yeah!:laugh:

[Rosie]

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4139.jpg

:love:


Loving all the photos. It looks like you guys had an awesome ride :niceone:

[GSers]

Do you feel better now that youve got that out of your system?

I only fell off 3 times - so I'm getting better :yes:

It doesn't matter how many time you fall off its the number of times that you get back up that counts.

Great photos !!!!!!!!!!!!!

All those spots remind me of 4WD trips years ago but we where up there in the snow.

Might have to try and get there next time if there is a next time.

GSers

[Hugo Nougo]

Thanks Matt and all my new friends, I had a blast. Here's my contribution to the vid/photo evidence of us playing in the sand.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eHaP8I0duY

[clint640]

Hey Bart, can you photoshop me a bit higher in that jump pic so it doesn't look like the DR's were going larger :laugh:

A few of my pics:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/clhandcock/P1000124.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/clhandcock/P1000100.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/clhandcock/P1000109.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/clhandcock/P1000112.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/clhandcock/P1000115.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/clhandcock/P1000116.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/clhandcock/P1000122.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/clhandcock/P1000130.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/clhandcock/P1000134.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/clhandcock/P1000135.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/clhandcock/P1000138.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/clhandcock/P1000139.jpg

Cheers
Clint

[vegeman]

Wow guys, been catching up with the thread, and seeing the photos (great pics, both from a quality and content)

I wish I could have gone...whens the next one...whens the next one...go on :niceone:

[stormtrooper]

Thanks Matt and all my new friends, I had a blast. Here's my contribution to the vid/photo evidence of us playing in the sand.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eHaP8I0duY

Hey Hugo, great to see you up there, cool vid man, catch you down here soon .

STORMTROOPER

[Underground]

Thanks Matt and all my new friends, I had a blast. Here's my contribution to the vid/photo evidence of us playing in the sand
Cool vid Hugo Nougo, and good to meet you, I envy those who post such good vid and pics, bmwrsnut tried to train me on monday morning how to post pics here but i'm afraid it just went straight out the other ear .
I'd post something complimentary about Bart but he can probably do without the expence of buying a new helmet in the next size up.

[bart]

Do you feel better now that youve got that out of your system?


Sorry Mark, but yeah, I feel much better now. :bleh:


I'd post something complimentary about Bart but he can probably do without the expence of buying a new helmet in the next size up.

It's pretty hard to get bad pics in awesome terrain like that. I'm amazed how many came out so good. I'm only about half way through by the way, but it'll be a few days before I get them all sorted. Crazy week. :apint:

[Underground]

[QUOTE



It's pretty hard to get bad pics in awesome terrain like that. I'm amazed how many came out so good. [/QUOTE]

Damn right, I've just been sorting thru mine to edit some out but even (especially) the blurry ones looked awesome so I left them all in.

[buggsubique]

Fellas,

Thanks for the comments and thanks for the camaraderie on the ride and the barrage of awesome photos that have been posted. It certainly was awesome terrain (too awesome for the awesome AT in some places!!). Glad I could offer something back to a few in the community with access to this otherwise closed area. It's hard to keep everyone happy, but hopefully most people got something out of the diverse experience we had!

I'll drop Kiwirider a line and see if they want to do an article on it...

Cheers again, Matt / Buggs

[bart]

A few more from Saturday

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4198.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4214.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4222.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4231.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4233.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4253.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4257.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4261.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4271.jpg

[gav24]

Always cool shots from Bartholomew!
Keep em coming... Love reliving the ride, especially when it was as cool as last weekends:laugh:

[Waihou Thumper]

I have posted a few videos of the ride, these are RAW basically unedited. Because of the HD format, the computer has trouble rendering, but these look good and captures the 'moment'so to speak. :)


http://youtu.be/YE5wf9WeuNc


http://youtu.be/_N3AptTvpV0


http://youtu.be/MkNHzFGHD6g


http://youtu.be/aub5V2jLh6s


More to come once the smoke stops coming out of the back of my HP :)

[Night Falcon]

Always cool shots from Bartholomew!
Keep em coming... Love reliving the ride, especially when it was as cool as last weekends:laugh:

lucky it was last weekend and not this one weather wise....its fairly damp in HB at present! on the bright side a little less dust would have been welcome, the clay sections would have been interesting to negotiate in the rain :no:

[Waihou Thumper]

A few more snippets guys....


http://youtu.be/b64zq3WVP3Q



http://youtu.be/q9CMCWPbcPo



http://youtu.be/uPjg8Z91d6s

[Night Falcon]

cool vids Mark, keep em coming, that one of the XT stuck in the mud hole must be in there somewhere :devil2:

[Waihou Thumper]

It sure is.....and I wasn't stuck, just fell into the hole. :)

http://youtu.be/KmDhfiGZzq0


http://youtu.be/Xo-ydnIz_70


http://youtu.be/puHBAit-ys0

[suzieq]

It sure is.....and I wasn't stuck, just fell into the hole. :)

http://youtu.be/KmDhfiGZzq0


http://youtu.be/Xo-ydnIz_70


http://youtu.be/puHBAit-ys0




Raw footage excellent viewing:cool:

[bart]

A few more from Saturday

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4277.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4295.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4297.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4298.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4331.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4338.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4346.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4352.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4358.jpg

[GPS MAN]

Well, Bart....good pics again...should have been a photographer :yes:

[Waihou Thumper]

Well done bart, nice lot of photos mate. It really does show with the quality and the skill of the camera man....Even your bike riding skills are not too shabby either....:)

[Box'a'bits]

And put up new link to your Photobucket site so we can all go in & rape & pillage them....:innocent:

[bart]

And put up new link to your Photobucket site so we can all go in & rape & pillage them....:innocent:

I'm just uploading higher res shots to the photo site in my signature 'Barts Photos'. You'll find them under 'WAR 2011'. There are heaps of extra ones.

If anyone wants even higher res, let me know.

I haven't sorted out the Sunday photos yet. It's been one of those weeks.

[bart]

Well, Bart....good pics again...should have been a photographer :yes:


Well done bart, nice lot of photos mate. It really does show with the quality and the skill of the camera man....Even your bike riding skills are not too shabby either....:)

Cheers guys, but as soon as it becomes a job, the fun goes out of it. I'm amazed how many good shots I got. Sometimes it's a bit hit and miss, but that was just awesome terrain for photography. :yes:

[Box'a'bits]

I'm just uploading higher res shots to the photo site in my signature 'Barts Photos'. You'll find them under 'WAR 2011'. There are heaps of extra ones.

If anyone wants even higher res, let me know.

I haven't sorted out the Sunday photos yet. It's been one of those weeks.
Tease - Did you make it public? :no:

[bart]

Tease - Did you make it public? :no:

Sorry about that. Try now.... :facepalm:

[Box'a'bits]

Sorry about that. Try now.... :facepalm:
Excellent. Thanks Bart :Punk:

[Night Falcon]

Sorry about that. Try now.... :facepalm:

Thanks for sharing Bart...you da photo man.

I thought this shot was interesting especially as I don't recall those space ship antena's being there when I took the photo....spooky man :gob:


http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy337/SpeedDaddy/004.jpg

[bart]

From Sunday

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4372.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4390.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4394.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4396.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4413.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4420.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4423.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4426.jpg

[bart]

Last ones

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4429.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4432.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4447.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4453.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4461.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4468.jpg

http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af29/bart-nz/WAR%2010-12-11/IMG_4474.jpg

Cheers guys. What a ride. :niceone:

[Underground]

Nice....real nice Bart, its good to re-live the ride through those photos.
Hey, I never saw that tank! saw plenty of other shot up stuff but not a tank.

[clint640]

Nice....real nice Bart, its good to re-live the ride through those photos.
Hey, I never saw that tank! saw plenty of other shot up stuff but not a tank.

Yep, great pics Bart! That tank was at the back of the anti-armour range we went past on the Sunday just before the dam. That shot would have been zoomed way in.

Cheers
Clint

[Eddieb]

Just drove past the first spot on the desert road where Buggs sunk the AT last year. You can still see the skids in the sand where everyone was fanging around from the desert road.

[bart]

I've had a couple of requests for full res pictures from the ride. With shit weather predicted for the next couple of days, I'll troll through ALL the pics properly (there are quite a few that I've only glanced at). There are heaps of good ones that haven't been posted anywhere yet.

Flick me $10 to cover p&p and I'll send out discs with full res pics of the whole ride. There should be around 300ish. PM me if interested.

P.S I've priced out postage at about $5, then there's the price of the discs, so the other couple of bucks is a donation. :apint: :laugh:

[Padmei]

How many times have I told you your photos are brilliant? Not enough - keep them coming & hopefully one day I'll be lucky enough to be in front of your lens.

[Shewolf]

yep I'm sure Barts shutter speed will capture your really special moments with blow by blow precision :msn-wink:


How many times have I told you your photos are brilliant? Not enough - keep them coming & hopefully one day I'll be lucky enough to be in front of your lens.