DB1K - Dusty Butt 1000 2013

[MXNUT]

With a week to go.I see theres still 9 riders that haven't fronted up with the coin..
just a thought...maybe a payment cut off date..Any riders that haven't payed by that date
there place is given to the riders that were two slow to reg in the first 150..
Seems a shame that these guys could be keeping serious riders out...

Yep looks like those 9 still havent paid. :nono: Shame for anyone who wanted to go but was too slow entering.
Guess its too late for them now though.

[Trials Rider]

Yep looks like those 9 still havent paid. :nono: Shame for anyone who wanted to go but was too slow entering.
Guess its too late for them now though.

Five of them are KTM riders, am I reading between the lines?, cost to much to run?, still saving up to ride?, maybe orange really is lemons, come on boys tip the gorse out of your pockets. :bleh:

[jondirt]

I have a brand new Tractionator in Fairlie - perfect for the Dusty Butt. $150 ono. PM me if you are interested.

[cooneyr]

Yep looks like those 9 still havent paid. :nono: Shame for anyone who wanted to go but was too slow entering.
Guess its too late for them now though.

Some good and some bad in this. There are a few 'foreigners' who have arranged to pay me on the night (seems banks don't like talking internationally) - all good. The bad is the small number who have not paid and are not responding to emails. Not impressed.

No reserves left but also like you say its too late now too.

Cheers R

[Aslan]

Ryan - have a great event - sorry not to be doing it this year - lost my mojo - got it back somewhat after the Tussock Adventure - go well - best wishes to you and all those familiar faces I'll miss seeing this year

[Trials Rider]

Some good and some bad in this. There are a few 'foreigners' who have arranged to pay me on the night (seems banks don't like talking internationally) - all good. The bad is the small number who have not paid and are not responding to emails. Not impressed.

No reserves left but also like you say its too late now too.

Cheers R

Just when you thought everyone was on the same page there is always someone to prove you wrong. I think putting a time limit on payment would be a good idea, no money within two weeks and you drop of the radar.

I guess that also means for sausages for us then

[Transalper]

Anyone know of a DB1k capable bike going cheap or for hire ?
SpeedoJosh is over on the ADV Rider forum (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=20487420#post20487420) about given up looking by the sound of it. Poor guy thought everyone would see his posts over there in the other place and never made it on here.
He's currently in Christchurch if I read correctly.

[Alpha Solo]

I visited the Hospital today, after some scans it looks like I might have a hernia, surgeon has advised me not to ride until results are clarified, I am totally bummed about this...

Special thanks goes to ADVGD for helping me prep the yellow beast.

Ride safe but hard everyone.

:brick::brick::brick::brick::brick::brick:

[pete-blen]

Anyone know of a DB1k capable bike going cheap or for hire ?
SpeedoJosh is over on the ADV Rider forum (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=20487420#post20487420) about given up looking by the sound of it. Poor guy thought everyone would see his posts over there in the other place and never made it on here.
He's currently in Christchurch if I read correctly.

yer read his post...
Pitty my XR250 is still in Blenheim..
Other wise he could have used it..
"how much damage can one yank do":rolleyes:

[ADVGD]

I visited the Hospital today, after some scans it looks like I might have a hernia, surgeon has advised me not to ride until results are clarified, I am totally bummed about this...

I told you mate, too much masturbation and you'll give yourself a hernia... you never listen


Special thanks goes to ADVGD for helping me prep the yellow beast.

Don't thank me till you get the bill, its gonna hurt

[BMWST?]

OK, firstly thanks for your advice and also cooneyr for your's as well. Both steered me towards what I think is a solution for loading the DB routes on my Garmin Montana 650T.

One has to start by defining a suitable 'Profile'. I created a new Profile for the DB that is based on the 'Classic' Profile in the device. You could probably use the Classic Profile and set that up, but I elected to make a new Profile specifically for the DB, or any other offroad type trips.

Then, for that particular Profile, you 'Setup' the device for what is called 'offroad' on other Garmins. The Montana achieves this 'offroad' status another way as follows: "Main Menu -> Setup -> Routing" leads you to 3 sub-menu settings: Activity, Lock-on-Road, Route Transitions. Set 1. Activity => 'Direct Routing". Set 2. Lock-on-Road => "No". Set 3. Route Transitions => 'Auto'.

That solved my previous problem and the Montana now loads an entire route (e.g. Main A). Now comes a new problem: I can load and do 'Where To' on all four of the 250 point routes but the Montana can only open two of the routes: 'Main A' and 'Main B+Clnge'. The other two routes won't open in the Montana for some reason. However, I think I found a way round this. Namely, in BaseCamp I can convert 'Main A+Chlnge' that is in the Garmin, from a Route to a Track. Then when I do 'Where To' and select Tracks, it displays the entire 'MainA+Chlnge' as a Track which I appear to be able to use the same way as if it was a Route. Any foreseeable issues in doing it this way?

I have documented all the Setup settings for my new DB1k 'Profile' referred to above, and will attempt to attach it to this message. It may be useful to anyone else with a Montana 650. Or, if anyone has better suggestions for settings, I'm always looking for ways to improve things. If the attachment fails to work, I am happy to email it to anyone interested.

Again, thanks for the useful pointers. Much appreciated.
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i may be too late but for all things montana go here (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=688775)

[cooneyr]

I told you mate, too much masturbation and you'll give yourself a hernia... you never listen

Don't thank me till you get the bill, its gonna hurt

What do you fellas get up to over there in Karamea? Mastibation, hernia's, bills that hurt. Sounds dodgy! :bleh:

[cold comfort]

Replying to my own post:
So 14.06 kpl or 7.11 l/100k or 21l for the Alexandra-omarama leg or (12l in the saddle bags !) - on the thirsty side, but I was having fun not nursing it.
See you Friday!
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Thanks for that. I don't have my own records but had worked out 14 k/l with averaging research. With a 4 l aux tank and a 12 l main will still have to refuel b4 Omarama but it will be comfortable at that point.

[Skiwi]

I have the 07 450EXC with the 9L tank and got 120k on the main tank and 160k to bone dry during my last adventure ride around St Bathans way (80% gravel, 20% track/trail) I carried another 2L and stretched it out to 200k, riding conservatively during the last 80k.

My son tells me I tend to ride a bit like an old man (mid rather the full revs) i guess he's right, because...well, I am ;)

Cheers
Skiwi

[cold comfort]

Sounds about right. How did you carry the extra 2 litres as a matter of interest? I will (again) be riding conservatively for the same reasons. My son now refers to me as "the old man", a riding companion as "an old guy". Denial does not appear to be successful. Loved a recent quote " depending on the day, either perceived as a middle aged wannabe or a 90 yr old has been":(

[Skiwi]

Sounds about right. How did you carry the extra 2 litres as a matter of interest?
A couple of empty 1L oil bottles, works well, can handle the petrol without breaking down, airtight and fit inside a backpack without any worries.
Now that I know how far I can go I just add them as soon as I have enough room in the tank so I don't have to carry them.
Cheers
Skiwi

[Transalper]

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=20494178&postcount=121Anybody driving down to Fairlie through or from Christchurch and have room for a well behaved yank and a rucksack?
SpeedoJosh on ADV Rider is looking for a lift to the DB1k.

[Alpha Solo]

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=20494178&postcount=121Anybody driving down to Fairlie through or from Christchurch and have room for a well behaved yank and a rucksack?
SpeedoJosh on ADV Rider is looking for a lift to the DB1k.

a well behaved yank ?

- sounds like the Karamea handshake to me! :tugger:

:niceone:

[XF650]

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=20494178&postcount=121Anybody driving down to Fairlie through or from Christchurch and have room for a well behaved yank and a rucksack?
SpeedoJosh on ADV Rider is looking for a lift to the DB1k.

Yes - will be in ChCh for Fri morning and can take all sorts of stuff in my ute through to Fairlie & Alexandra (incl Yanks).
Who do I contact?
XF

[Skiwi]

Anyone going to the DB from down South who may have room on a trailer for a XR250 from Alexandra ?
Trying to get it there for a "well behaved Yank"

Cheers
Skiwi

[_Shrek_]

Anyone going to the DB from down South, Cheers
Skiwi

:yes: Off-spring & I are, but we leaving tomorrow for CHCH then do'n the CHCH Fairlie run on Friday :msn-wink:

not much help toya!!! but thought I'd tell ya that :rolleyes: cya Friday night

[cooneyr]

:yes: Off-spring & I are, but we leaving tomorrow for CHCH then do'n the CHCH Fairlie run on Friday :msn-wink:

not much help toya!!! but thought I'd tell ya that :rolleyes: cya Friday night

Take the bike to Fairlie and drop it on the way through? You going up SH1 or SH8 (Lindis)?

[Skiwi]

:yes: Off-spring & I are, but we leaving tomorrow for CHCH then do'n the CHCH Fairlie run on Friday :msn-wink:

not much help toya!!! but thought I'd tell ya that :rolleyes: cya Friday night

Hmm, any chance of taking it or Chch, so SpeedoJosh could ride it down?

[_Shrek_]

Hmm, any chance of taking it or Chch, so SpeedoJosh could ride it down?

sorry Skiwi, we're riding up, other wise it would not have been a problem, but I do have a trailer you can borrow if ring 03 204 8780 before 8:am today & I'll get mrs Shrek (Kathy) to bring it in to Alex

[Waihou Thumper]

Guys, is this forecast for real that I just read? :no:

Heavy rain is again expected to hit the South Island.
Moving in late tomorrow and for much of the weekend, torrential rain is predicted for the West Coast of the South Island, the Southern Alps, Fiordland and Lakes and rivers in Otago and Canterbury.
Strong winds should also be expected to last throughout the weekend in Southland, Clutha and Dunedin.

I hope not for the Dusty Butt, surely not...

[Transalper]

Shouldn't be too bad in Alexandra for the overnight stop at least. A moment to dry out.
http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/alexandra

Everyone has tools and knows how to de drown their bikes right ??!

[Eddieb]

It might be a Muddy Butt.

After starting this thread originally I'm unable to make it this year due to a number of reasons, but I will be in Cromwell at the Bannockburn bike week from next weekend on. I had hoped originally to do both.

[Skiwi]

sorry Skiwi, we're riding up, other wise it would not have been a problem, but I do have a trailer you can borrow if ring 03 204 8780 before 8:am today & I'll get mrs Shrek (Kathy) to bring it in to Alex
Thanks for the offer, I've got a trailer, just trying to hitch it to someone's wagon.:)
I'll take it up myself if needed, now if I can just convince the Missus to take the trailer home I could squeeze in another ride on my other bike back in time for my Saturday ride......;)

[Trials Rider]

Guys, is this forecast for real that I just read? :no:

Heavy rain is again expected to hit the South Island.
Moving in late tomorrow and for much of the weekend, torrential rain is predicted for the West Coast of the South Island, the Southern Alps, Fiordland and Lakes and rivers in Otago and Canterbury.
Strong winds should also be expected to last throughout the weekend in Southland, Clutha and Dunedin.

I hope not for the Dusty Butt, surely not...

Yes thats fine, it is North West, dry on our side with maybe the old spill over shower but should be all good, maybe some rain Saturday night, Sunday looking OK

[mattsdakar]

Look on the bright side, at least there won't be any dust, now if only I could fit the unmbrella to the handle bars!

[XF650]

Currently thunder, lightning, hail & cold rain in Ashvagas. Already looking forward to pics & vids of the river crossings!

[mattsdakar]

Thanks for the offer, I've got a trailer, just trying to hitch it to someone's wagon.:)
I'll take it up myself if needed, now if I can just convince the Missus to take the trailer home I could squeeze in another ride on my other bike back in time for my Saturday ride......;)

Can someone post a contact number for the Yank, I have spare helmet and Jacket he can use but need to know whether he has sorted those items

[Trials Rider]

Look on the bright side, at least there won't be any dust, now if only I could fit the unmbrella to the handle bars!

Shit you will look like Mary Poppins or would that be Matty Poppins :laugh:

[Padmei]

There is a single cabin free in Fairlie if someone wants it -pm me.

[cynna]

may also be single room at the fairlie pub for fri and sun. and a unit shared with me at alex holiday park on sunday. let me know if u r keen

[pete-blen]

Can someone post a contact number for the Yank, I have spare helmet and Jacket he can use but need to know whether he has sorted those items


I have just droped off a helmet & pair of boots to him...but he only has a light jacket...

Matt I could PM you his addy in New Brighton if yer felt like a drive...

he's a nice guy... younger than I exspected...

[mattsdakar]

I have just droped off a helmet & pair of boots to him...but he only has a light jacket...

Matt I could PM you his addy in New Brighton if yer felt like a drive...

he's a nice guy... younger than I exspected...

Ah I'm in Sockburn so bit late for a trek across town, I'll chuck in an old pair of polyprops that he can have

[Skiwi]

I left a helmet with the bike tonight so he should be ok

[Jantar]

The Southern Rider Rally is on in Alexandra on the saturday night with around two dozen riders registered. If any of you feel like calling in for beer you would be most welcome. Its off Springvale Rd. Shrek can show you the way (as long as he doesn't fall off in any puddles first). :shifty:

[cooneyr]

Ah I'm in Sockburn so bit late for a trek across town, I'll chuck in an old pair of polyprops that he can have

Might well need them. Check out pictures from Mt Hutt tonight (stolen from ADV rider post (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=20505835&postcount=127))
http://tucktruck.smugmug.com/Travel/NZ-20122013/i-NLfgxDm/0/L/Methven%20012-L.jpg

More signficantly the Orari appears to be running about twice as high as normal. Check out Ecan's river flow data
http://ecan.govt.nz/services/online-services/monitoring/river-flows/Pages/river-flow-chart.aspx?SiteNo=69505

Cheers
Ryan

[Skiwi]

Is it about now I start worrying about SpeedoJosh drowning my bike? :confused:

[Skiwi]

Ah I'm in Sockburn so bit late for a trek across town, I'll chuck in an old pair of polyprops that he can have

:laugh: he should be easy to spot, with all the loaned gear he will look like he's been dressed from a 4 year olds play box.

Damn! If we were on to this sooner we could have made sure he looked like a lollie pop in a fruit salad bowl :msn-wink:

[Waihou Thumper]

Hey all. Everyone have a fantastic time, good luck and enjoy the scenery. IT IS NOT A RACE, so take care and have some fun out there. I think you are going to get all four seasons in a weekend, so that's a bonus! Wish I could have ridden this myself this year but there will be other rides and looking forward to 2014. Great job Ryan and company! :)
:niceone: Have fun, take lots of photos and videos and share those hard luck stories on the return.......
More exciting than the Dakar, so I will be watching this thread.....:wings:

[Mrs Shrek]

Enjoy the ride guys........i'll be at home :wait: for the photos

[NordieBoy]

Text from Struan...

09:22 Josh the yank crashed on Spur Rd. I have taken him to Timaru Hospital with suspected broken shoulder. All under control and got his bike and gear etc.

10:07 Luckily just dislocated. One more xray then on our way.

[NordieBoy]

Moore importantly, he has photos :D

[Aslan]

Pleased the American visitor has not suffered a break - thanks for providing info Nordie and Struan for being the Good Samaritan as always

Sounds as though the event is fast and furious for some at least

Hope all have a great time - with you all in spirit at least :jerry::jerry::jerry::jerry:

[NordieBoy]

Spur Rd is about 5km from Fairlie :doh:

[Eddieb]

Text from Struan...

09:22 Josh the yank crashed on Spur Rd. I have taken him to Timaru Hospital with suspected broken shoulder. All under control and got his bike and gear etc.

10:07 Luckily just dislocated. One more xray then on our way.

Bugger, that's not far at all.


Moore importantly, he has photos :D

+1

[brp]

Just got home after bearing failing just out of Fairlie - gutted but lucky didn't happen in the boonies or at speed.

Fortunate to meet a farmer who did a temporary fix to get me home.

Had a good time on the 680 K's did yesterday - cheers Matt for organizing the sheep station runs :2thumbsup And R for the Dusty - cracker meal last night :2thumbsup

Good to put some faces to usernames ...

[NordieBoy]

Just got home after bearing failing just out of Fairlie - gutted but lucky didn't happen in the boonies or at speed.

2 DB's in a row where BRP's have done wheel bearings?

[Padmei]

Bad luck with that brp. At least you coulf get home & you had a good day yesterday. What were the conditions like down there today?

[TangoCharlie]

:bleh: You need to get rid of that Honda and move UP to the mighty DR....
C U at the next local ride...


Just got home after bearing failing just out of Fairlie - gutted but lucky didn't happen in the boonies or at speed.

Fortunate to meet a farmer who did a temporary fix to get me home.

Had a good time on the 680 K's did yesterday - cheers Matt for organizing the sheep station runs :2thumbsup And R for the Dusty - cracker meal last night :2thumbsup

Good to put some faces to usernames ...

[alane]

Maybe he thought the Dusty was "Route 66"?? :laugh:

But then it again -- the crash could,ve happened to anyone.

I think that Southern hospitality was outstanding, --- getting him all set up.

You guys responsible are just "something else" :niceone:


Keep the info posted guys, ---- us armchair riders tongue,s are hangin out for any snippet.

Weather -- river levels --- snow on Awakino --- Woodman in puddles -- KTM breakdowns -- etc -- etc. :rolleyes:

Hell! -- I wish I wus there. :cry:
AL.

[cooneyr]

Hi Fellas.

So you know about Speedo Josh. Dislocated shoulder but XF650 looked after him and brought him down to Alex to have a beer with the crew. Good on ya XF650.

Other injury is the lady pillioning on a 990adv. She was off to Oamaru for xray for suspected broken foot. Unfortunately don't remember their names.

wx all good. lots of sun. bit of wind over Awakino saddle and couple of spots of rain near omakau.

best bit, lots of positive feedback so far.

wx looking bit damp tomorrow. fingers crossed no snow.

better go put my number plate back on!

[pouakai]

Just got home after bearing failing just out of Fairlie - gutted but lucky didn't happen in the boonies or at speed.

Fortunate to meet a farmer who did a temporary fix to get me home.

Had a good time on the 680 K's did yesterday - cheers Matt for organizing the sheep station runs :2thumbsup And R for the Dusty - cracker meal last night :2thumbsup

Good to put some faces to usernames ...

Gutted for you! I was looking forward tic catching up with you tonight. What an awesome day !
P

[pouakai]

better go put my number plate back on!

You know where yours is ?
Mine succumbed to the mighty Awakino - much to the vexation of the nasty popo who pinged me for 59 in Alex !
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[Skiwi]

You know where yours is ?
Mine succumbed to the mighty Awakino - much to the vexation of the nasty popo who pinged me for 59 in Alex !
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We came through the Awakino about 2 hours behind you guys, I never saw your number plate but funnily enough mine rattled off (still have about 3cm of it under the bolts) on the same stretch of track <_<


Passed a drowned KTM left beside the river and will going back today to recover a drowned Yamaha (another story that will be embellished over a few :drinkup:), I was pleasantly surprised we didn't pick up any punctures as some of those pointy rocks made a few of the hill climbs pretty knarly.

:Police:must have been in bed when we got into Alex:2thumbsup just on dark.

SpeedoJosh had dropped off the XR250 and its not too bad, a bit of a heave with a crow bar , new mirror, wash and a play with a multimeter to find out why the digital dash is blank and it'll be fine:sweatdrop
Sorry I didn't get to meet him to poke some borax at his riding skills, but I reckon I'll make do with a forum based roasting :laugh:

[brp]

Cheerz all for the "condolences"

DR650 Tango - be to much bike for me .....

The bearing were those cheap ass All Bearing Racing that some bike shops seem to supply - guy on KTM his bearing went after just hitting the Waimak on way down - and thought the shop had put in All Bearing Racing too - seem to not like even the "sniff" of water - will just goto bearing shop next time.


Coming out of the second sheep station on way down to Fairlie (bout 30k from mayfield) two guys were sitting in a fulton hogan truck as we rounded the corner - they had dug a square edged ditch (Like for their amusement) - costly for many - shoshini bent both rims on the DR - front one to the point he wont need to break the bead to get the tyre off. Pete-blen another bent rim and blown fork seal.

Drowned bikes on one river we crossed on the fourth sheep station, not the best sight bikes lying on their side as a river that normally runs at a 3 but is now 27 "runs" over the top of them ...

Adventure riding alright :D

[NordieBoy]

Sounds like I wouldn't have enjoyed it at all...

[Waipukbiker]

Re the Fulton Hogan drain diggers, If the drain or trench was anywhere on part of the road itself and there were no roadworks/ speed restriction signs up then they are liable for any damage caused by it. If it was fully signed up then its up to Drivers/Riders to obey them and use a bit of common sence.
Sorry to sound blunt but I work for a Company that does road maint. If there were no signs then youve got them by the short and curlies.

[brp]

Been breeze for ya nordie - was good stuff.

Pretty sure there were road cones ?

All and all happy with the wealthy experience gained, meet nice folk, was humbled by the generosity of complete strangers - from the stranger at the gas station on the ktm990 who offered to lend me some money when I thought I had lost my wallet - Big Ups dude ! PM me if the transfer did not go through ok.

To the two Fairlie locals, one who took my bike on the back of his ute to his mates place, his mate was a mechanic before a farmer and punched the bearing out, rang Timaru Honda, took me all the way into Timaru, got the bearing (unfortunately didn't carry one of the seals) Installed the bearing.

:2thumbsup

[NordieBoy]

Via CooneyR...

Kiwi ingenuity, even though I don't see any #8 wire anywhere at all...

11:45 today...
Poor Yamahaha getting seen too.
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I recognise most of those weirdos...

Underground, ???, Shrek, Whatastoner, The Boy, TrialsRider, TerryBro
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[Shoshoni]

Re the Fulton Hogan drain diggers, If the drain or trench was anywhere on part of the road itself and there were no roadworks/ speed restriction signs up then they are liable for any damage caused by it. If it was fully signed up then its up to Drivers/Riders to obey them and use a bit of common sence.
Sorry to sound blunt but I work for a Company that does road maint. If there were no signs then youve got them by the short and curlies.

Have the incident on video no signs or cones to show that there was damage across the road.
Look liked a ford except the shape didn't look natural looked to square like it had been dug up. The Fulton Hogan truck with the digger on the back was parked on road not far ahead not sure why they were there though.

I pulled out just before Waimate and headed home bike was to hard to handle and I didn't want to come off and hurt myself.
Next time I know not to take so much stuff.

Thanks to Ryan and Matt for organizing the rides had a blast and also thanks Shrek for the meal :)

[Waipukbiker]

if the work involved takes less than 10 minutes then no signage is required, BUT, We only ever do this when there is good visibility both ways, if not then some sort of warning at the apex of the nearest corners like a work vehicle with its beacon going or someone standing there. Good on ya for the video, My first thing would be to ring the local council for that area because they let the contracts for the road repairs and their roading engineer is responsible for regulation compliance for all their contractors.

If correct signage has been used, The contractor takes over legal ownership of the stretch of road between the signs and they are legaly responsible for the safety of all people who use that piece of road. If there were no signs then the local council is fully responsible for the condition of the road.

Good Luck

[Jantar]

Only a few pics this year as I was involved with running the Southern Rider Rally. These are all from the Thompson's creek crossing. If anyone wants a high definition copy, just drop me a pm with your email address. Help in identifying the riders would also be appreciated.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g7/jantarml/DB1K-2013/SR2013-53.jpg
Photo 1. Whatastoner


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g7/jantarml/DB1K-2013/SR2013-54.jpg
Photo 2. Bushy and ?


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g7/jantarml/DB1K-2013/SR2013-55.jpg
Photo 3. Bushy and ?


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g7/jantarml/DB1K-2013/SR2013-56.jpg
Photo 4.


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g7/jantarml/DB1K-2013/SR2013-57.jpg
Photo 5.

[Historian]

Hi everyone,

Thanks heaps for helping me fix the orange beast up on the Lammormoor Range.

If anyone's picked up a Scottoiler or a green bag with some food and a water bladder, would you mind letting me know? I'll happily pay for postage and a pint.

Ryan, great job organising the ride.

Hope everybody got home safe and sound.

Cheers

[XF650]

Early Sat morn I got the call that Speedo Josh had binned & of course my main concern was for the gear I had lent him.
Found him only 10km's into the ride - he was in agony but pic with skid comes first:
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Loaded bike & rider for high speed trip to Timaru hospital, which would have to be quickest trip that wee XR250 had ever done. Xray shows ball joint well out of socket:
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The Yank got yanked by a lovely nurse & bingo, it popped back in (although I got the impression she was hanging on for longer than was necessary):
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[XF650]

Once discharged we headed to Alex via some of the country that he wouldn't now get to ride (just to rub it in):
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Sunday I put him to work, here demonstrating that he only needs one good arm to pour gas:
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First riders to the Moa Creek Pub:
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Woodman can explain:
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Mr Dusty Butt Ryan & his wing man Carl:
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DB was from a different perspective for me this year but still very enjoyable.
Congratulations to all the riders. Great skills & well done.
Now lets see some actual DB ride reports.
XF

[Skiwi]

When i heard Josh had dropped my bike i just went :facepalm: as my mates reminded me "I told you so" about loaning my bike to a complete stranger sight unseen. But, I reckon as long as he "pays it forward" its all good.

PS: XS650 Thanks for dropping off the bike, I wasn't looking forward to the trip to collect it:wari:

[NordieBoy]

Oh my god!

Woodman!

Your face! What happened to it!





Oh, it's just your nose :whistle:

[timg]

Well that was an epic DB1K.
Many thanks to Ryan and his band of helpers for once again organising an fantastic weekend. You guys rock :Punk:
Struan was also everywhere helping us all out. Thanks mate. :2thumbsup
Matt, thanks for organising the pre DB shake down ride again. :woohoo:

It's rather ironic that I spent quite a few $'s building my version of the ideal Adv bike for last years DB only to discover on Matts Chch to DB ride that the bike was way too tall for me and I didn't feel confident or competent enough to tackle the challenge sections on it, which had been my intention. This year I bought an XR250L for about a third of what I spent on the KTM with the intent to do the challenge sections for the first time. So on my 'girls bike' - thanks Buddha#81 :bash: this old fart knocked off the complete DB including all the challenge sections :wings: My bag of old bones sure does ache today though - legacy of a couple of minor spills. The wee Honda didn't miss a beat for the trip, didn't use a drop of oil, just needed fuel and chain lube. It mightn't be fast or flashy but it got the job done with no fuss or bother and coped with everything, even when it seemed the deeper Awakino river crossings were almost over the seat it just plugged on through. Thanks Roger and Lee for your company and for putting up with a slow :scooter:old fella and being such great riding companions.

Great to catch up with the regular bunch and some new faces. Can't wait for next year.... Cheers.

[cromagnon]

Finally did the dusty butt! After a couple years of missing out due to timing/bike issues.

Thanks to CooneyR and team for putting on such a great event. It was an awesome ride. Went on quite a few roads and places that I had never been before.

Got back to chch at 10pm last night after a long day, 15 hours after setting off in the morning. Slept well.

Highlights: Views of light over the hills on the first morning, Carricktown, Omarama saddle, Black Forest.

A few photos...

[mattsdakar]

I finally got home this morning at 02:00!
We left Fairlie Saturday morning at a leisurely 10:00 and had our first beer at Cave, then at Waimate, then at Waiho forks..at this point I noticed my radiator leaking so with a bottle of water we carried on over the Awakino spoting a couple of abandoned bikes on the way, after a drama free crossing we arrived at the fantastic Omakau Hotel at 21:30..just in time for dinner, out gracious hosts Mike and Stacey cooked us the best steaks ever then we carried on socialising to the small hours.
In morning one of our group riding a KTM 950r decided he was pulling the pin for what appeared to be a blown head gasket, while I headed to Alex for Radiator stopleak after unsuccessfully trying to plug small leak by removing some finns from radiator and plastering offending area with needit but to no avail.
Stopleak didn't work so my ride was done, I limped back to Omakau where my buddy was propping up the bar and we got on it until his brother arrived from chch witha recovery trailer...what a hero.
In meantime had been speaking to Ryan and had arranged to bring the abandoned KTM from Awakino back to chch for a fella who to my amazement was back in TAuranga when I called him at 20:00.

Gutted about the radiator, the only time I put bike down was on shingle fan at Glenfalloch and that was no worse than a stationary steep off when I didn't have any terrafirra underfoot on an incline

Oh well there's always next year.
Funny thing that happened while we were killing time in Omakau was I went on to trademe via my phone and low and behold, XR650R radiators for sale..auction closes in 2hours,,$128 buy now...perfect was meant to be..have tried sourcing them in the past on were only available from Oz for about $350...sweet!

[gpcustom]

This was my first dusty and I was blown away. no injuries or offs :woohoo:. Everyone was helpful and friendly. When my riding buddy Mark (coldcomfort ) didn't want to do the awakino he jacked up for me to tag along with some other fellas. Thanks Mark. Sorry I cant remember there names KTM 450 black jacket yellow high vis strips / Honda xr 250 & Yamaha 250 I think thanks for letting me tag along. we also hooked up with Bushy and Paul both on dr 650 on Sunday.
Also hoked up with 2 ktms in kurow a 690 & a 990.

Both coldcomfort and myself had no issues with the KTM's no break downs / flat tyres they worked like clock work :yes:

apart from broken side stands :facepalm:

BRING ON 2014

[_Shrek_]

made it home about 1600 after leaving here with Off-spring on Thursday for shaky town.... we covered 2486k's

then the CHCH - Fairlie ride Friday.... was a bit of humour

then DB1k only did the main ride with no challenge's... 1st day no off's got abit untidy here & there

2nd day left home & arsed up going down hill around tight turn on cow shit :facepalm: then on the Lammermoor's twice more as there are pic's :cry:

great ride with great mates (& son) cheers guys :apint:

highs for the weekend
all the rides
catching up with old & meeting new
The Food Friday night :drool:
& all your efforts R & Team :drinknsin

lows
when you pull over to let people past & they shower you with stones, rocks etc....
:angry2: braking two head lights in our group in the process :spanking:

[cold comfort]

Once again, huge thanks to Ryan et al.for an epic event. Always good to meet a few new faces and hear new stories. Gratitude once more to Struan for his white knight support for all and with fuel for us at Moa Creek. Thanks too to Bushy for the Dunstan gate opening (due to the lack of KTM side stand). Minimal injuries too. Only one off and still able to sit down to write this.
Still some unfinished business re the Awakino but couldn’t manage it with only one eye (the other being full of dirt) and had to miss the Omarama saddle due to a flailing chain. My riding companion was in fear of losing his head, fortunately there was little danger of him being behind me long enough. (I really wanted to change those sprockets anyway, and replace the mirrors, and fix the sidestand....). At least ONE of our KTM's was ridden in spirited fashion.
So cheers GPCustom for the company and 5 star accommodation at Alex. 2014? Maybe. It is addictive.

[timg]

Hey TA - where are the video's??? :wait::wait::wait: :dodge:

[cooneyr]

...Kiwi ingenuity, even though I don't see any #8 wire anywhere at all...

Just figured out too an hour to fix that TTR suspension. Me thinks that Whatstoner should post a pic or two of the shock when he gets it out. Something is not quite right about it(!) but at least we got it ridable and he finished the the ride and then rode back to Chch.


.... Mr Dusty Butt Ryan & his wing man Carl: .....

So why is TA all grubby and me clean. Its not cause he was following me. Thanks for showing me where not to ride TA:laugh:

Cheers R

[Adux]

What an excellent but challenging weekend.

For a first timer on the DB1k the whole experience was great, only did the main route this year but myself and riding buddies (all first time DB1k'ers) were lamenting our decision not to ride the challenges and were discussing next years event even before this years dust has been washed from the bikes.

Thanks Ryan and all those who helped to make this weekend such a success.

[Transalper]

Ha ha, the video is here infront of me, I've been reading the reports but watching some of the video right now.... until stopping for this reply.
Got over 4 hours of DB but really only going for the Awakino including the end this time and Lammermoor in sunshine instead of snow. Oh and a bit of a 'watercrossing/stuffed that up' highlight thing, those are the 3 I'm think of making.
Lost my memory card from Matts ride Friday but think I only recorded the shingle scree bit then anyway.

So it was a beaut ride this year, some good stories and tails told and hope some more to come.
Thanks to those who gave me a hand when I needed it, not too often luckily and to Ryan for your company both days, the push up the Awakino and giving us all another round of the Shoei DB1K.
I've begun to enjoy the ruts along the tracks riding the WR250 but the loose rocks still not so much.

Yep, almost had a Woodman moment with a deeper than expected little brown puddle, is how I got the dirty look while those close behind didn't. Got a bit of a rinse off in a couple of big splash fords later too.

[abarnes]

Well that was an epic DB1K.
Many thanks to Ryan and his band of helpers for once again organising an fantastic weekend. You guys rock :Punk:
Struan was also everywhere helping us all out. Thanks mate. :2thumbsup
Matt, thanks for organising the pre DB shake down ride again. :woohoo:

It's rather ironic that I spent quite a few $'s building my version of the ideal Adv bike for last years DB only to discover on Matts Chch to DB ride that the bike was way too tall for me and I didn't feel confident or competent enough to tackle the challenge sections on it, which had been my intention. This year I bought an XR250L for about a third of what I spent on the KTM with the intent to do the challenge sections for the first time. So on my 'girls bike' - thanks Buddha#81 :bash: this old fart knocked off the complete DB including all the challenge sections :wings: My bag of old bones sure does ache today though - legacy of a couple of minor spills. The wee Honda didn't miss a beat for the trip, didn't use a drop of oil, just needed fuel and chain lube. It mightn't be fast or flashy but it got the job done with no fuss or bother and coped with everything, even when it seemed the deeper Awakino river crossings were almost over the seat it just plugged on through. Thanks Roger and Lee for your company and for putting up with a slow :scooter:old fella and being such great riding companions.

Great to catch up with the regular bunch and some new faces. Can't wait for next year.... Cheers.

Many thanks Struan and the guys who helped me out at start of friday ride when a wheel bearing let go, first one in 35 years I might add.
Mate and myself came up from Dunedin and then rode up the road from Geraldene to meet up with the boys from CH CH etc and about 2kms of meeting them that was it but after a quick phone call from one of you boys I was picked up and dropped of in Ashburton where I got bearings replaced and made it back to Mayfeild 5 min before first of group arrived so was able to gas up and get a beer in hand before the bikes arrived.
Missed out on entering DB (a bit slow) so after arriving at Fairlie we headed back to Geraldene and loaded up and headed for Nasby to catch up with mates for a sat and sun ride which zig zaged all around Mackenzie and Manitoto so sorry to the boys that I seen checking route sheets when they passed us going different directions etc around the country side.
Once again thanks for help and will get entry in earlier next year.
Ps have heard of a few other ktms that wheel bearings let go in weekend one at Palmerston and after a phone call to his partner she drove from ch ch to drop of a spare wheel then drove back, well done.

[Woodman]

Oh my god!

Woodman!

Your face! What happened to it!





Oh, it's just your nose :whistle:

Well, after me and Umopom were being riding Gods over the lamammoors (fav part this year) we were coming down into the paddocks when i missed/cocked up a corner where there was no run off but rather big rocky mounds of shit and tussock. Managed to ride over one, but the front dug into another one and spat me off and i landed on my head about three metres from where the bike landed. After ascertaing that my neck wasn't broken because it went crack, I flipped up my helmet only to notice that there was an awful lot of blood around. The internal sun visor which i had in the down position had come down and sliced a chunk off the end of my nose and then sliced another chunk off the side of my nostril. Got back on and found Umopom who started playing nurse when a 4x4 came along with a real Nurse in it who patched me up with steristrips, and we recruited her husband for next years DB. Lovely couple and a big thanks whoever you are:clap:

The lady said i should ride to Dunedin to get it looked at properly and get stitched but Umopom said that I had a lot of riding to get through first so off we went. It took me about an hour to become a riding god again.

The KLR didn't sustain any damage at all that couldn't be kicked back into shape.

Got home yesterday arvo and went to A&E, and after 5 hours they put in 3 stitches, told me the scars will be permanent and sent me home.

Great DB by the way, probarbly the best yet. :headbang::headbang:

[_Shrek_]

Got home yesterday arvo and went to A&E, and after 5 hours they put in 3 stitches, told me the scars will be permanent and sent me home.

Great DB by the way, probarbly the best yet. :headbang::headbang:

well the scars wont do any more for ya looks they may even improve them :dodge:

good to see you monday morn still in good spirits cya next time :2thumbsup

[Kokopelli]

well the scars wont do any more for ya looks they may even improve them :dodge:

good to see you monday morn still in good spirits cya next time :2thumbsup

Yes, but while he snored normally on Friday night, Sunday night it sounded like a broken bag pipe. Had me scrambling for the ear plugs within 10min.

[NordieBoy]

Yes, but while he snored normally on Friday night, Sunday night it sounded like a broken bag pipe. Had me scrambling for the ear plugs within 10min.

You didn't see the sign up at the pub warning the townsfolk about his snoring did you?

[whatastoner]

Yes, will be sure to post a photo of mentioned shock. Thanks to everyone for all their help on the moors Sunday. Got home safely before it got too dark.
Thanks again Ryan for another excellent event, and a fabulous meal on Friday.
Cheers. Mark

P.S Entries close 31st Jan for the TT2000 if anyone is into long distance rides. tt2000.org

[umopom]

A great weekend - thanks to Ryan & family for all your time & effort, and great meal on Friday. Woodman & Rigley for your company, I agree one of the best so far. Sorry Woodman I'm not much of a nurse, but you were much happier with the real thing!!!!!! :doctor:
Cheers
JC

[GPS MAN]

THANKS~RYAN, FOR A GREAT EFFORT, THAT HAS TURNED INTO A GREAT EVENT!

Mark and I had a great ride and really enjoyed the terrain!

Good Lord willing I will be back next year.............................................. ...................and the next:clap:

[_Shrek_]

got home after work last & found this, at least it wasn't my nose :rolleyes:

[NordieBoy]

God, I hope that's an elbow :shit:

[pete-blen]

Ryan that was a :cool: week end... Thanks

Apart from dumping the :scooter: in a river only to look up
and see TA sitting on the bank in the middle of nowhere
with his dam vidio camrea..:(

[gpcustom]

God, I hope that's an elbow :shit:

:crazy::crazy::killingme he he he

[Crim]

Thanks Ryan - another great weekend - things were agin' me but I did get some great riding in :clap:

[Transalper]

....Apart from dumping the :scooter: in a river only to look up
and see TA sitting on the bank in the middle of nowhere
with his dam vidio camrea..:(
:innocent: Wasn't really in the middle of no where, that was THE river I already dedicated two videos to from the last two years but yeah, thanks for that.
I think you may be the only person to do it properly in front of the camera for me the whole ride, saw another on Matts ride and the results of some others around about but not caught on camera.
I'm still looking through the files though and I filled a boot there too before walking back in. :niceone:

[rigley]

A great weekend - thanks to Ryan & family for all your time & effort, and great meal on Friday. Woodman & Rigley for your company, I agree one of the best so far. Sorry Woodman I'm not much of a nurse, but you were much happier with the real thing!!!!!! :doctor:
Cheers
JC

I will second that, thanks guys for all your support during the ride, turned out a bit eventful with my electrical charging system turning to custard on Sunday afternoon. THANK GOD for the tow rope which I just happened to win a spot prize off Ryan! :wings: Hey thanks so much for your generous RK chain voucher. :banana: The help of Dave Whittam, without him, I would have never made it back to Omarama, thanks Dave, please drop by if you are in the Tasman district.
A special thank you for all the help I got from Terry at the Mobil petrol station in Omarama, where my bike finally died a death, he kindly allowed me to store my bike in his garage, charge my battery over night and phoned around to find me accommodation for the night, taking me to the back packers and picking me up in the morning. He flatly refused any payment, agreeing on me buying him a pint next time I passed through Omarama, what a great guy!

Looking forward to next years DB, once I change my burnt out Stator on the bike :cry:

[Trials Rider]

Not to put a finer point on things BUT I am looking for a set of trainer wheels to fit a BMW :facepalm:, not sure of the model so please see the pictures attached to help identify the bike :scooter:.

Unfortunately the pictures I got weren’t from a good angle and I didn’t want to approach the native SHREK monster :no: riding the bike in case he threw some swamp nog at me.

Please call me on 0800 trainers

BTW dont tell SHREK I posted this

[Kickaha]

If I had to carry someone his size I'd get tired and need to lie down a lot too

[pouakai]

OMFG ! Wow what a spectacular weekend, as a virgin 'Duster' I am still fizzing at what an awesome weekend that was. Seldom have I ever experienced such a concentration of invigorating riding and gobsmacking scenery as I have this past weekend. Highlights include the scenery of the Glenfalloch station, combining the dual passions of mountains and motorbikes over Awakino saddle - mindblowing, the clay speedway tracks accross the Lammamores, and the staggering scenery of Bannockbuhrn lake and Black Forest, and of course putting a face to all the names known to me only through KB.
Huge ups and many thanks to Ryan and Matt and assorted helpers who pulled the weekend together and I look forward to seeing you all again next year and many in the mean time around the traps.
Looking forward also to see some vids as people finish their editing as I smashed my gopro mount on day 1 !

Cheers all
P

[_Shrek_]

Not to put a finer point on things BUT I am looking for a set of trainer wheels to fit a BMW :facepalm:, not sure of the model so please see the pictures attached to help identify the bike :scooter:.

Unfortunately the pictures I got weren’t from a good angle and I didn’t want to approach the native SHREK monster :no: riding the bike in case he threw some swamp nog at me.

Please call me on 0800 trainers

BTW dont tell SHREK I posted this

:shifty: I know where you live

please note the offending cow shit in 1st pic, & well the next two :facepalm:

[rigley]

Well, after me and Umopom were being riding Gods over the lamammoors (fav part this year) we were coming down into the paddocks when i missed/cocked up a corner where there was no run off but rather big rocky mounds of shit and tussock. Managed to ride over one, but the front dug into another one and spat me off and i landed on my head about three metres from where the bike landed. After ascertaing that my neck wasn't broken because it went crack, I flipped up my helmet only to notice that there was an awful lot of blood around. The internal sun visor which i had in the down position had come down and sliced a chunk off the end of my nose and then sliced another chunk off the side of my nostril. Got back on and found Umopom who started playing nurse when a 4x4 came along with a real Nurse in it who patched me up with steristrips, and we recruited her husband for next years DB. Lovely couple and a big thanks whoever you are:clap:

The lady said i should ride to Dunedin to get it looked at properly and get stitched but Umopom said that I had a lot of riding to get through first so off we went. It took me about an hour to become a riding god again.

The KLR didn't sustain any damage at all that couldn't be kicked back into shape.

Got home yesterday arvo and went to A&E, and after 5 hours they put in 3 stitches, told me the scars will be permanent and sent me home.

Great DB by the way, probarbly the best yet. :headbang::headbang:

Wear your Dusty Butt battle scars with pride Nige :dodge: Great weekend BTW.

[Aslan]

I've done several previous DB's and watched Shrek punt that whale around - I used to have one myself

Shrek - I salute you - I have similar bruises from the Off Limits Tussock Adventure - on that was riding my 'little' DR650 :first:

[Trials Rider]

:shifty: I know where you live

please note the offending cow shit in 1st pic, & well the next two :facepalm:

Shit I forgot about that :Oops: :sweatdrop

Photo one granted a strategically placed poo jumped out and grabbed your front wheel.

Photo 2 & 3, cost of a BMW $24K, cost of new tyres $500.00, look on Shreks face when he hoped up "Priceless" :killingme :lol:

[cooneyr]

Have the incident on video no signs or cones to show that there was damage across the road.
Look liked a ford except the shape didn't look natural looked to square like it had been dug up. The Fulton Hogan truck with the digger on the back was parked on road not far ahead not sure why they were there though......

Given Faulties were not actually on site you may find it a bit fun to get them to accept liability. If they deny then try Ashburton District Council to find out if they were on site doing a job for them. PM me off line if necessary because I can help with contact names.


if the work involved takes less than 10 minutes then no signage is required, BUT, We only ever do this when there is good visibility both ways, if not then some sort of warning at the apex of the nearest corners like a work vehicle with its beacon going or someone standing there. ......

I've a 'little bit' of an understanding about CoPPTM and I don't agree with this. I don't agree that CoPTTM actually says this and further CoPTTM is a guideline, not a standard so there are no hard and fasts, though your local council may have provided some additional guidance to CoPTTM. In the end CoPTTM is about doing the job safely while maintaining appropriate efficiency of the network. If this means signage is required for a 2 minute job then so be it. This is something that is getting more than a little bit of attention in Chch at the moment given we have around 1000 TMP's a month to process vs pre-quake figures of around 150 TMP's a month.

Cheers R

[cooneyr]

Well, after me and Umopom were being riding Gods over the lamammoors (fav part this year) we were coming down into the paddocks when i missed/cocked up a corner where there was no run off but rather big rocky mounds of shit and tussock. Managed to ride over one, but the front dug into another one and spat me off and i landed on my head about three metres from where the bike landed. After ascertaing that my neck wasn't broken because it went crack,. . . .

Yikes - don't want to be doing your neck in!!!

[cooneyr]

Thanks for the feedback fellas. Feel free to include thoughts on how to further improve along with the accolades - not that I will guarantee I can or will take all comments on board.

Cheers R

[_Shrek_]

Thanks for the feedback fellas. Feel free to include thoughts on how to further improve along with the accolades - not that I will guarantee I can or will take all comments on board.

Cheers R

sitting aroung the dinner table talk'n about reg... etc

all $$$ to be payed 1 month before start date or you loose ya spot

& I think you said every one pays for a meal,

great idea R,

coz it will stop the free loaders like we saw & thats not fair on you or the people putting it on

as normal a great weekend & great food

[clint640]

Yep, top work Ryan & co! That was a great ride! Lots more fun offroad stuff than I expected actually, that Awakino challenge section just kept on giving :2thumbsup

Just got started on my ride report, might be a few days before I get to the DB1K pics though:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=857611

Cheers
Clint

[Adux]

I've a 'little bit' of an understanding about CoPPTM and I don't agree with this. I don't agree that CoPTTM actually says this and further CoPTTM is a guideline, not a standard so there are no hard and fasts, though your local council may have provided some additional guidance to CoPTTM. In the end CoPTTM is about doing the job safely while maintaining appropriate efficiency of the network. If this means signage is required for a 2 minute job then so be it. This is something that is getting more than a little bit of attention in Chch at the moment given we have around 1000 TMP's a month to process vs pre-quake figures of around 150 TMP's a month.

Cheers R[/QUOTE]

CooneyR is quite right here, any worksite that alters the carriageway from its normal condition, whether attended or not must provide advance warning to approaching traffic. Considering over 80% of accident at worksites occur when unattended it seems inexcusable to have no advance warning of such a hazard.

[Woodman]

I've a 'little bit' of an understanding about CoPPTM and I don't agree with this. I don't agree that CoPTTM actually says this and further CoPTTM is a guideline, not a standard so there are no hard and fasts, though your local council may have provided some additional guidance to CoPTTM. In the end CoPTTM is about doing the job safely while maintaining appropriate efficiency of the network. If this means signage is required for a 2 minute job then so be it. This is something that is getting more than a little bit of attention in Chch at the moment given we have around 1000 TMP's a month to process vs pre-quake figures of around 150 TMP's a month.

Cheers R

CooneyR is quite right here, any worksite that alters the carriageway from its normal condition, whether attended or not must provide advance warning to approaching traffic. Considering over 80% of accident at worksites occur when unattended it seems inexcusable to have no advance warning of such a hazard.[/QUOTE]

Can't remember if there was cones or not, but pretty sure there were none. I ended up going off road at the corner about 20 metres because the ditch was in my braking area. The Fulton Hogan guys were just sitting in their truck eating lunch with bemused looks on their faces. It makes me wonder how many incidents they saw considering I was near the back end of fifty odd riders. Wouldn't have taken much effort for them to just run over with some cones really.

[Tigerpig]

Thanks for the feedback fellas. Feel free to include thoughts on how to further improve along with the accolades - not that I will guarantee I can or will take all comments on board.

Cheers R

Happy with it just the way it is. Well done and thanks again. Highlight of the year!
Made it all the way back to Auckland with my son without incidents. Very thankful for the Sargent seats on both DRs. Worth their weight in gold.
See you next year (hope its on again!). Will put a few pics up in due course once they are sorted.

[nic]

It was my first DB1k and I loved it, every minute!

It didn't all go smoothly....with a few navigational errors on both days.

The second day was a biggie, my riding buddy's DRZ getting a puncture, pinched tubes etc....still we were able to carry on and I got to see the sun setting from the Omarama Saddle :)

Huge thanks to Mattsdakar and Greg (who we ran into in Omakau)....without the fuel and tube we wouldn't have been able to carry on.

We also found a tool tube end cap an tool bag near the serpentine section - if it is yours let me know and I can get it returned to you.

Great to meet more adv riders too and put faces to names.

The ride home (through the Rainbow Rd) was going well until the XT packed up 30km out of St Arnaud, so after two hours on the side of the road it was back to Picton on a recovery truck.....oh well.

[Trials Rider]

Thanks for the feedback fellas. Feel free to include thoughts on how to further improve along with the accolades - not that I will guarantee I can or will take all comments on board.

Cheers R

Um well now you mention it, a couple of light alterations could be handy, I see Woodman has managed to go around the water holes this time :2thumbsup:2thumbsup but it looks like he still hasnt mastered the corners yet :Oops: :shit:

After seeing the pic of his nose (excuse the pun) and looking like he is on his way to a fancy dress party to play doctors and nurses :doctor: do you think I am asking to much to straighten only all the corners for the KLR :no::no:

I realise this might take a little effort but Woodman is running out of lives (he should meow) and he is not a bad stick really so I think we need to look after him :2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[cooneyr]

Um well now you mention it, a couple of light alterations could be handy, I see Woodman has managed to go around the water holes this time :2thumbsup:2thumbsup but it looks like he still hasnt mastered the corners yet :Oops: :shit:

After seeing the pic of his nose (excuse the pun) and looking like he is on his way to a fancy dress party to play doctors and nurses :doctor: do you think I am asking to much to straighten only all the corners for the KLR :no::no:

I realise this might take a little effort but Woodman is running out of lives (he should meow) and he is not a bad stick really so I think we need to look after him :2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Been waiting for this ribbing to start ;) I'll see if I can convince the Minister of Transport, Big G, to provide funding for a Woodman ADV ride route. No sharp corners and no water :bleh:

Cheers R

[pouakai]

Replying to my own post:
I have the figures now. I did a ride out round the Waimak tonight riding lots of gravel at 90-100k, as much off road trail terrain (single track, river bed, sand and shingle) as I could find ridden at about 7/10ths, bike is 2009 450EXC with 4500Ks. Main tank went dry at 105km, reserve at 123.7km and took 8.8l to refill (spec says 9l).
So 14.06 kpl or 7.11 l/100k or 21l for the Alexandra-omarama leg or (12l in the saddle bags !) - on the thirsty side, but I was having fun not nursing it.

See you Friday!
P

Total result for the weekend:
102l / 1543km = 6.61 l/100km - Just a little better than fanging around the Waimak. The Lawence-Omarama leg did 19l in the end so the 24l jumbo tank was never under threat except for breaking the plumbing to one of the fuel taps !
:woohoo:
P

[_Shrek_]

Been waiting for this ribbing to start ;) I'll see if I can convince the Minister of Transport, Big G, to provide funding for a Woodman ADV ride route. No sharp corners and no water :bleh:

Cheers R

can we add mud to the list :shutup:

[Transalper]

It was my first DB1k and I loved it, every minute!
....We also found a tool tube end cap an tool bag near the serpentine section - if it is yours let me know and I can get it returned to you......

You were looking good when we saw ya.
Those Tool Tubes are great but need to use large Heavy Duty Zip Ties or large metal hose clamps around the whole tube to frame to keep them from flexing to destruction by the looks of it and the locking cap to keep the cap on by the sound of it.
We saw the rest of the tube in a bin at the Old Moa Creek Pub.

No, it's not mine, my Mega Tool Tube is well mounted and locked in place, I didn't trust the flexiness of the plastic lugs alone so went a bit overboard on securing it.

[NordieBoy]

After seeing The Nose in person, I can safely say, ouch!

He was getting a new helmet. Without internal visor...

[Kokopelli]

After seeing The Nose in person, I can safely say, ouch!

He was getting a new helmet. Without internal visor...

Oh, it was the internal sun visor? For some reason I thought the beak on the helmet had folded in. That's interesting, I've not liked those visors for other reasons, but now there is a safety concern as well.

[Woodman]

Um well now you mention it, a couple of light alterations could be handy, I see Woodman has managed to go around the water holes this time :2thumbsup:2thumbsup but it looks like he still hasnt mastered the corners yet :Oops: :shit:

After seeing the pic of his nose (excuse the pun) and looking like he is on his way to a fancy dress party to play doctors and nurses :doctor: do you think I am asking to much to straighten only all the corners for the KLR :no::no:

I realise this might take a little effort but Woodman is running out of lives (he should meow) and he is not a bad stick really so I think we need to look after him :2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Thanks for your heartfelt concern, but I think if Ryan changed the entire course to suit KLRs then that would be cutting off his nose to spite his face don't you think?

The puddles up the Serpentine have some sort of weird tractor beam type influence on me and my bike. Twice they drew me in while I did everything to avoid them. Actually had to get off and pull the bike backwards out of them.

[Trials Rider]

Thanks for your heartfelt concern, but I think if Ryan changed the entire course to suit KLRs then that would be cutting off his nose to spite his face don't you think?

The puddles up the Serpentine have some sort of weird tractor beam type influence on me and my bike. Twice they drew me in while I did everything to avoid them. Actually had to get off and pull the bike backwards out of them.

Are I love the nose jokes.

"sort of weird tractor beam" are you calling your KLR a tractor?, I suppose it does look like a Fergy without a three point linkage.

Yes those ruts have a bad habit of drawing large chunks of metal into them, my DR650 has the same problem, although BMW's have a problem with cow poo!! so I dont feel so bad now

[Trials Rider]

can we add mud to the list :shutup:

Only mud? what about cow poo "refer photo one again"

[gpcustom]

Only mud? what about cow poo "refer photo one again"

That could be next years T SHIRT:bleh:

[bushy]

Thanks for the feedback fellas. Feel free to include thoughts on how to further improve along with the accolades - not that I will guarantee I can or will take all comments on board.

Cheers R

Its hard to improve on what I would call a perfect few days, thanks Ryan.

Last year I used a roll chart to navigate the course. The chart worked great but takes a fair bit of concentration compared to a GPS, which I used this year. The GPS made a huge difference to the dusty butt for me, basically by not having to worry about navigation I could concentrate on riding and enjoying the scenery. Am still a shit rider but saw more of the DB this year, without constantly being focused on the sheet and speedo!! and falling off!!

Look forward to another, wherever that may be.

PS, Hope the Lady fom the Oterahau service station comes good next year if by chance we find ourselves in that neck of the woods again.

[XF650]

We saw the rest of the tube in a bin at the Old Moa Creek Pub.

That tube now here. PM sent to nic.

[pomgolian]

Thanks for your heartfelt concern, but I think if Ryan changed the entire course to suit KLRs then that would be cutting off his nose to spite his face don't you think?

The puddles up the Serpentine have some sort of weird tractor beam type influence on me and my bike. Twice they drew me in while I did everything to avoid them. Actually had to get off and pull the bike backwards out of them.

Serpentine puddles got me as well i tried my upmost to avoid them thought i would skip up the bank to the right DR pannier frame fell on my right ankle when i went down and crack, a hair line crack in the bony bit that sticks out your ankle - BIG thanks to the Wellington boys that opened the gates for me and followed me out to the pub (sorry was in toooooo much pain forgot your name) - off to Clyde for X-rays just sprained they said so go away then two days later of pain i got a call to say the X-rays were re-examined and it was fractured.

[Transalper]

Well, turns out giving the bike a good wash and going over after these rides paid off this time, tally so far - 1 bolt missing from exhaust mount up by the rear mudguard/carrier rack.
Only just getting started with the wash though. Just seemed like a good excuse to have a break, come up stairs and post on the interweb.

[MXNUT]

Arrived Home last night, after 4600 kms for the trip was feeling slightly tired.:sick:

Another awesomme event, no Drama`s for me this year on the event with just a few bolts coming loose.:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:
Thanks again Ryan, Josh and Karl.

Thanks to Matt for the friday ride and Struan for his back up services for the DB ( pleased i didnt have a need for him this year ).

Had a brillant 10 days away with just 1 minor get off :thud: in the awakino, thanks to all my riding buddies :mega:

Maybe next year i might even get to ride my own bike.:doh:

Not many photo`s taken by Wade and i this year, we were too busy just getting there:ride::ride::ride:

[.chris]

Amazing ride, thanks heaps Ryan and Co for the hard work.

Got my photos sorted, was trying to do more riding-less-photos this time, but still managed to take 300 odd photos, the best of them can be found here (http://pics.pixelle.co.nz/Home/album/5838628920160774977?).

A couple of my fav's

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-KNVdjcfw3oE/UQb6fx7gkpI/AAAAAAAAMjU/B9FdhwmOdhY/s640/IMG_2893.JPG (https://picasaweb.google.com/data/media/api/user/110463954319256360507/albumid/5838628920160774977/photoid/5838629390818251410?authkey=Gv1sRgCNLvn_OHlLigkgE)
Some pretty serious roadside repairs (broken shock mount - fixed by using a foot-peg bolt



https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ujUQd7CwTRw/UQb6t5roctI/AAAAAAAAMkk/R-H8zUusvxM/s640/IMG_2947.JPG (https://picasaweb.google.com/data/media/api/user/110463954319256360507/albumid/5838628920160774977/photoid/5838629633417310930?authkey=Gv1sRgCNLvn_OHlLigkgE)
One slightly wet BMW R80

[Kokopelli]

Great photos Chris, it was hard to take bad ones, but these are much better than mine. Poor chap on the BMW, he had to drain the carbs later on, and I heard he also went for a little swim in one of the crossings.

[.chris]

Great photos Chris, it was hard to take bad ones, but these are much better than mine. Poor chap on the BMW, he had to drain the carbs later on, and I heard he also went for a little swim in one of the crossings.

I have your earlier swim on video, will get that uploaded in the near future. :eek:

[Kokopelli]

I have your earlier swim on video, will get that uploaded in the near future. :eek:

There is no need for that, you have done enough.....

[Box'a'bits]

There is no need for that, you have done enough.....
I find those videos to be very instructive... I try to make sure I don't appear in them..:facepalm:

Those are excellent photos Chris

[GSers]

I find those videos to be very instructive... I try to make sure I don't appear in them..:facepalm:

Those are excellent photos Chris

Maybe,but you did put up X-rays that told everyone that your next birthday is the BIG 50

only a young fella.

GSers

[Box'a'bits]

Maybe,but you did put up X-rays that told everyone that your next birthday is the BIG 50. Only a young fella. GSers
Not until next year...long way away :bleh:

[Underground]

Just got home after yet another awesome dusty, we spent 4 days riding the rail trail with our support crew and I can say that a motorcycle seat is far more comfortable than a pushbike seat.
Came back via the coast and Denniston / New creek in awesome weather.
Shot up Mt Rochfort for the view and found a road crew trying to make the track less bumpy... they've got a job on their hands !
I havent had a chance to look at my DB pics yet but was too busy having fun to take many.

[cooneyr]

Amazing ride, thanks heaps Ryan and Co for the hard work.

Got my photos sorted, was trying to do more riding-less-photos this time, but still managed to take 300 odd photos, the best of them can be found here (http://pics.pixelle.co.nz/Home/album/5838628920160774977?)......

They are awesome. Thanks for posting.

I want to go back again!

Cheers R

[Transalper]

Ye ha my first 2013 video done....


http://youtu.be/CtCfZ1BMg14

[timg]

Cool vid Ta :wait: for the next :bleh:

[Crim]

Ye ha my first 2013 video done....



Great stuff TA

[bushy]

Nice video TA, had a wee chuckle as I overshot the same corner at the bottom of the lammamoors, about 11 mins in on the video. Look forward to the next ones.

[Transalper]

Cheers guys.
Judging by the tracks in the grass a whole heap of us over shot that corner a lot further than me, lucky there was nothing to hit.
The first skid marks leading off the road near the beginning of the video are SpeedoJosh's ones I believe, where his 2 wheeled ride ended and he became a guest of XF650's in the Ute.
Next video will be based on just the Awakino Challenge, I'll start working on it :soon:

[Woodman]

Cheers TA. That little hill where you had the spill on the Awakino was a litlle tricky aye.

[cooneyr]

Nice video TA, had a wee chuckle as I overshot the same corner at the bottom of the lammamoors, about 11 mins in on the video. Look forward to the next ones.

Nothing need be said about my little incident about 11 mins in. Closest I've been to a decent off for some time. Stupid mistake as there was heaps of road. Bloody people with cameras to tell tales. Skid marks look pretty cool though. Nicely crossed up ;)

Cheers r

[Jantar]

Love the bit where Shrek is paddling along in a rut. No wonder someone was looking for training wheels for him. :shutup:

[Skiwi]

Ye ha my first 2013 video done....



:corn: :woohoo:

[_Shrek_]

Love the bit where Shrek is paddling along in a rut. No wonder someone was looking for training wheels for him. :shutup:

I didn't need trainer wheels for that bit as the foot pegs were digging out the side of the rut, it was later I needed them :facepalm:

[pouakai]

I'm running 13/51 obviously on the shorter side but I'm still getting 130+ which is more than enough for that bike...

1500ks later and I did find that ratio a bit short for the road work - it just felt a bit unkind on the bike. I've changed up to 14/51 and that's much better. 115k is now just off idle and the engine sounds at peace :-)
P

[Underground]

Nice vid TA, those crossings on the Awakino were deep aye, one was right up to my seat and I could hear the exhausts bubbling under the water.
I'm surprised that mountie and myself got through them without incident.
My chain came off at one point and made aweful noises till we got to Alex where the nice man at the bike shop fitted a new one late in the evening.
Mountie found this pointy rock that let all the air out of his rear tyre on the last crossing so we took a while up there.
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[Adux]

[QUOTE=Transalper;1130488578]Ye ha my first 2013 video done..

Excellent vid TA, looking forward to the next one

[cold comfort]

Great job on the camera work as always TA. I noticed lenses aimed at me a couple of times during the trip. No idea who they were but, assuming my riding wasn't so boring as to have been deleted, it would be great to get one of those.

[Transalper]

...I noticed lenses aimed at me a couple of times during the trip. No idea who they were but, assuming my riding wasn't so boring as to have been deleted, it would be great to get one of those. You'd better post a pic of yourself and bike from the ride to help us identify you.
Unfortunately while I can identify with the online name cold comfort I don't have a good solid real world image of you in my mind... as with so many others and KTM's mostly look the same to me. :shutup:

[cooneyr]

...... KTM's mostly look the same to me. :shutup:

Heathen - You only converted to a light weight modern trail bike because you rode my KTM!

[Woodman]

Heathen - You only converted to a light weight modern trail bike because you rode my KTM!

This is why I refuse to ride them

[Kokopelli]

This is why I refuse to ride them

If you ride a largish bike, you can skip the challenge sections and still have a challenge. Mind you, there were a handful of people with large bikes, who thought they were trail bikes and rode them accordingly. Lots to learn for me.

[NordieBoy]

If you ride a largish bike, you can skip the challenge sections and still have a challenge. Mind you, there were a handful of people with large bikes, who thought they were trail bikes and rode them accordingly. Lots to learn for me.

Look at Woodman's avatar and see if he's the sort to skip a challenge section :D

[Trials Rider]

Look at Woodman's avatar and see if he's the sort to skip a challenge section :D

Nothing to do with avatars, you cant buy pontoons for KTMs :facepalm: and he has shortened his nose already :shit: the blood shows up worst on orange than tractor red :laugh:

[brp]

Anyone got the contact details please for the guy on the xr650r with USD forks - had chick pillion ?

Sharpy or Richy E only xr650r riders don't know of in db1k riders list - could it be one of them ?

Cheers

[clint640]

Anyone got the contact details please for the guy on the xr650r with USD forks - had chick pillion ?

Sharpy or Richy E only xr650r riders don't know of in db1k riders list - could it be one of them ?

Cheers

That'd be Richie Ebbett, he runs Moto SR Suspension in Whakatane, 71 Commerce St ph 07 308 0310

I reckon it's a toss up for hardest core adventurer award for the DB1k 13 between Richie's missus for doing the whole thing on the back of an XR650R or Murray for piloting the R1200GSA over the Awakino. :shit:

Cheers
Clint

[brp]

Cheers Clint - thought the guy on the V-Storm worth a nod too

Best "back-end" I've ever seen on an xr650 - would have to give it to Richie's missus

Take it he not a member on here ?

[_Shrek_]

That'd be Richie Ebbett, he runs Moto SR Suspension in Whakatane, 71 Commerce St ph 07 308 0310

I reckon it's a toss up for hardest core adventurer award for the DB1k 13 between Richie's missus for doing the whole thing on the back of an XR650R or Murray for piloting the R1200GSA over the Awakino. :shit:

Cheers
Clint

he did well :drinknsin


Cheers Clint - thought the guy on the V-Storm worth a nod too

Best "back-end" I've ever seen on an xr650 - would have to give it to Richie's missus

Take it he not a member on here ?

we rode with the guy on the V-strom black forest good effort, he can't have liked his screen very much or the mag wheels as he re-aranged them :shutup: but he will be back

& Richie's lady gets my vote for hard man/lady she only had to get off once on the ride, :Punk: & to do it all on the 650 with that little seat :shit: but when following behind :shifty: nice back end :msn-wink:

[Transalper]

Hey, that looks like an old photo.... pretty sure the man in the background wasn't there this year... and no worries, only 4 hours of video to go back though, no idea what others got.:eek5:

[cold comfort]

277681yes it was from last year. no photos from this year.
Hey, that looks like an old photo.... pretty sure the man in the background wasn't there this year... and no worries, only 4 hours of video to go back though, no idea what others got.:eek5:

[gpcustom]

:sweatdrop I see I made it on to your video on the Awakino challenge 2x river crossings. Im glad I didn't have a swim for your camara:2thumbsup

[cooneyr]

That'd be Richie Ebbett, he runs Moto SR Suspension in Whakatane, 71 Commerce St ph 07 308 0310

I reckon it's a toss up for hardest core adventurer award for the DB1k 13 between Richie's missus for doing the whole thing on the back of an XR650R or Murray for piloting the R1200GSA over the Awakino. :shit:

Cheers
Clint

Definitely Richie's missus wins that one. She was sitting on a peice of vinyl covered foam about 100mm by 150mm. 1000kms of that is tough. Also she rode for a bit of the Big Omarama Saddle (challenge section). They did the long way around (Taupo) two up on the XR as well but with footpegs on the swing arm. One seriously tough lady. Offered them a RK voucher but they turned it down!


....we rode with the guy on the V-strom black forest good effort, he can't have liked his screen very much or the mag wheels as he re-aranged them :shutup: but he will be back......

Guy on the Vstrom is on here, chc4me is his handle. He is doing bloody well considering he only got off a GN250 (his learners bike) about a year ago.

Cheers R

[NordieBoy]

Hey, that looks like an old photo.... pretty sure the man in the background wasn't there this year... and no worries, only 4 hours of video to go back though, no idea what others got.:eek5:

An Aslan (riding the whole DB with a broken collarbone) and an Offspring...

[Transalper]

Sorry cc, definitely no KTM riders with Black Shoei flip top helmets anywhere in any of my source video.
You'll have to cross fingers for other camera peoples work.

[_Shrek_]

Guy on the Vstrom is on here, chc4me is his handle. He is doing bloody well considering he only got off a GN250 (his learners bike) about a year ago.

Cheers R

aye & he is hooked, me thinks his next bike will have spokes :Punk:

[clint640]

Cheers Clint - thought the guy on the V-Storm worth a nod too


'E took a V-Strom over the Awakino? :gob: That definitely trumps a 1200GS:first:

Clint

[NordieBoy]

Shrek rode a lowered DR650 over the Awakino last year.

That bike deserves an award :shutup:

[Trials Rider]

Shrek rode a lowered DR650 over the Awakino last year.

That bike deserves an award :shutup:

Yes the bike never quite recovered from being wrecked :shit: I mean Shreked :laugh:

I am sure it is lower now than before!!

[rigley]

Just another photo, Woodland before his nose job:shutup:


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[cooneyr]

'E took a V-Strom over the Awakino? :gob: That definitely trumps a 1200GS:first:

Clint

Nah pretty sure he didn't given pre DB1k emails. Shrek mentioned Black Forest.

Actually why is Black Forest called that. Apart from a few "Oaky lookingish things" (collar and tie engineer not a botanist) around the homestead and willow and poplars around lake, I can hardly see a "black forest". Anybody know the history?

Cheers R

[Jantar]

'E took a V-Strom over the Awakino? :gob: That definitely trumps a 1200GS:first:

Clint

I've been over most of the Dusty Butt course at various times on a V-Strom, but the awakino section? No Frecking way. :no:

That guy desrves a medal.

[_Shrek_]

'E took a V-Strom over the Awakino? :gob: That definitely trumps a 1200GS:first:

Clint

not this year Clint he wants to do it next year, the young'n did well for a 1st timer & only had his licence a short time too I hear

[_Shrek_]

Shrek rode a lowered DR650 over the Awakino last year.

That bike deserves an award :shutup:



Yes the bike never quite recovered from being wrecked :shit: I mean Shreked :laugh:

I am sure it is lower now than before!!

well mrs S said it's still to tall :bleh:

any way moving on nothing to do with this years DB1k :shutup:

[ADVGD]

Just arrived back…

Great kick-off with the prerun, cheers Matt :niceone:

Best DB1K so far, superb meal on the Friday night, weather was great, riding conditions were fantastic, made really good times through all the challenges and finished both days under 12 hours with plenty of coffee, grub and yarn breaks. Other than 1 puncture and a couple of minor things there were no major mechanical or rider issues in our crew, had a really smooth run all in all.

Over the two days I had a great time meeting lots of new NI and SI riders and catching up with those I haven’t seen in a while. :drinknsin

Other than 5 ½ hours of riding in the rain from Karamea to Chch to kick off, I have since had pretty much sunshine, warm and still days for basically 2 weeks of outstanding riding and fishing. Have got over 1,800 photos, various GoPro footage and GPX files to work through which will go up soon.

Cheers again Ryan, I can think of no other way of getting about 4 kilograms of dust in your face, up your nose and in your mouth and still be having a blast. See you all again on the DB1K 2014…

[Underground]

I had to make some repairs to mountie's subframe ready for his trip back up north......tidy bit of engineering we think.
DB plus Matt's ride etc is tough on a bike with luggage.
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[pete-blen]

I had to make some repairs to mountie's subframe ready for his trip back up north......tidy bit of engineering we think.
DB plus Matt's ride etc is tough on a bike with luggage.

see yer gone hi-tec replaceing the 8 gauge wire & bailing twine with cable ties....:laugh:

[Underground]

see yer gone hi-tec replaceing the 8 gauge wire & bailing twine with cable ties....:laugh:

nah, its just that it was only a KTM....not really worth using the good stuff on.

[Trials Rider]

I had to make some repairs to mountie's subframe ready for his trip back up north......tidy bit of engineering we think.
DB plus Matt's ride etc is tough on a bike with luggage.

Better make sure KTM don't see that, they might allocate a part number and put out a service bulletin :shit:

Have you given it a warranty?:facepalm:

[BMWST?]

apart from the challenge sections is the route all public...ie could i run the course at some time in the future outside the realm of the DB1K weekend?

[Transalper]

There is both challenge and main route on private permission required land, I know most of which is which but to be sure on this one you'll be needing more form the man, but most the public easy access stuff is on Adv Routes and Adventure Guide sites.
Serpintine Challenge is public access, Awakino is not, some of the stuff after Waimatie/before Kurow is also private but there are normal gravel roads than can be used to go around those bits to keep it semi interesting. Omarama Saddle when I first did it we needed to seek permission, now days seems like we don't. Black Forest is a toll road with locked gates and permission required.

[BMWST?]

There is both challenge and main route on private permission required land, I know most of which is which but to be sure on this one you'll be needing more form the man, but most the public easy access stuff is on Adv Routes and Adventure Guide sites.
Serpintine Challenge is public access, Awakino is not, some of the stuff after Waimatie/before Kurow is also private but there are normal gravel roads than can be used to go around those bits to keep it semi interesting. Omarama Saddle when I first did it we needed to seek permission, now days seems like we don't. Black Forest is a toll road with locked gates and permission required.

Cheers T/A might get in touch with Ryan

[Transalper]

Interestingly enough you can do half the Awakino Challenge by not doing the Awakino bit, at the Nasby end of Dansys Pass you can go in on the Mt Buster Track (http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/147/mount-buster-track.php) and where that ends is at the half way mark of the Awakino Challenge where it technically turns on to the Johnstone Creek track (http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/148/johnstones-creek-track.php).
I actually think the Johnstones Creek bit is cooler than the Awakino Skifield end anyway. It's wetter too.

[Mountie]

Better make sure KTM don't see that, they might allocate a part number and put out a service bulletin :shit:

Have you given it a warranty?:facepalm:

Just heard from KTM because the bike made it out of the sounds and back to the mount with the engineering and sub frame no worse off they now want to make all their sub frames out of timber. Uderground to be the chief design engineer. Wouldnt be surprised if you dont see this sort of engineering on the moto gp bikes this year.

[FJRider]

Omarama Saddle when I first did it we needed to seek permission, now days seems like we don't. Black Forest is a toll road with locked gates and permission required.

A majority of that area is now under DOC control (not private leasehold) ... with park/reserve status. With vehicle access to this area from near the Danseys pass summit (Nasby side) as well (Might be worth investigating that too).

As I understand from those that have anything to do with that area (DOC staff I mean) ... access is "under review". A watch this space type status.

[pouakai]

I haven't used 'Garmin adventures' before but I wanted to paste my photos against a map and it seemed to fit the bill. It's quite neat on the computer you can get a 'fly through' on you track stopping to look at the photos you took as you go. Once published online you don't get the cool fly through any longer which is a shame but it may come as Garmin develop the web interface more. Other problem for this ride is that 'Adventures' is conceived of as a way share a whole adventure package (WPs, tracks, photos, notes, etc) but in the case of this ride the track/route files need to be protected which may well render Adventures inappropriate for sharing the experience but not the route files. Anyone used it enough to know if downloads can be disabled ?

Cheers all,
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[ADVGD]

Most of the photos I took are from after the Dusty, I spent too much time enjoying the DB1K to take photos this year, but there is some good GoPro footage to come

Full ride report here (http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/283/222-trip-2013.php)

A few photos below from Matts ride and the DB1K:

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/283/images/2013-ride-fly-fish-trip-2.jpg

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/283/images/2013-ride-fly-fish-trip-3.jpg

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/283/images/2013-ride-fly-fish-trip-4.jpg

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/283/images/2013-ride-fly-fish-trip-5.jpg

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/283/images/2013-ride-fly-fish-trip-7.jpg

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/283/images/2013-ride-fly-fish-trip-8.jpg

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/283/images/2013-ride-fly-fish-trip-10.jpg

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/283/images/2013-ride-fly-fish-trip-11.jpg

Full ride report here (http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/283/222-trip-2013.php)

[OlisQ]

Hi Guys,

we have finally returned to good old cold and wet Germany; the bike is probably still lingering in its crate somewhere in CHCH waiting for the sail home.

Thanks for letting me take part in this awesome ride!

I put some pics from the ride on our travel blog http://betriebsfarbe.wordpress.com/db1k-pictures/

Still have to check the vids, let's see if there's some good stuff on. Gonna let you know.

Oli

[clint640]

Just heard from KTM because the bike made it out of the sounds and back to the mount with the engineering and sub frame no worse off they now want to make all their sub frames out of timber. Uderground to be the chief design engineer. Wouldnt be surprised if you dont see this sort of engineering on the moto gp bikes this year.

I tried making a few bike parts out of timber but they wooden work :wings:

Was it the subframe or just the rack that broke? If it was the subframe have a look at this: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=487154& It's easy to add a little extra steel & a lot more strength when you weld it up.

My long suffering luggage & racks were feeling the pace a bit too. I'm currently engineering the new MkII uber strong Cro-Mo rack.

Cheers
Clint

[ADVGD]

I put some pics from the ride on our travel blog http://betriebsfarbe.wordpress.com/db1k-pictures/


"Where have all my mirrors gone?"

Classic :p

[mattsdakar]

Hi Guys,

we have finally returned to good old cold and wet Germany; the bike is probably still lingering in its crate somewhere in CHCH waiting for the sail home.

Thanks for letting me take part in this awesome ride!

I put some pics from the ride on our travel blog http://betriebsfarbe.wordpress.com/db1k-pictures/

Still have to check the vids, let's see if there's some good stuff on. Gonna let you know.

Oli

Wow, overseas entrants, didn't realise the DB is now an internationally recognised event!
Poor mans Dakar!

[cooneyr]

Wow, overseas entrants, didn't realise the DB is now an internationally recognised event!
Poor mans Dakar!

Yep. Ausi and Yank this year. Last year had Ausi and fella from Dubai (Emirati).

Cheers R

[.chris]

Yep. Ausi and Yank this year. Last year had Ausi and fella from Dubai (Emirati).

Cheers R

You almost had 2 yanks till I broke one :facepalm: (who knew they were so fragile eh!)

[NordieBoy]

A Frenchie in 2008...

An Ozzie(ish) in 2007...

[Waihou Thumper]

A Frenchie in 2008...

An Ozzie(ish) in 2007...

And how many POMS? :) That is English passport holders? And other citizens from other countries but have residency?
Me for one....A truly International event then Ryan :)
Flavours of Dakar. Maybe for future years we could add decals for the National flag...?

[Kokopelli]

Oli Shipped his bike over for the event. How many do that? He also navigated like he'd been here before, well he had, but not on a run like the Dusty. The mirrors were actually safely packed away in the bag, after knocking them off :-). I wish I could cross rivers like him, then I could have a go at the challenge sections, if I am lucky enough to get a second go.

[GPS MAN]

And how many POMS? :) That is English passport holders? And other citizens from other countries but have residency?
Me for one....A truly International event then Ryan :)
Flavours of Dakar. Maybe for future years we could add decals for the National flag...?


I carry an US passport..but, have residency..fyi

[cooneyr]

A Frenchie in 2008...

An Ozzie(ish) in 2007...

Ah yes - wooden sump bung man. Ozzie - you mean a wolfie? (trying to think who was on the first run in 07?)
BusaJim and Magic Fairy
Plug
Transalper
Nordie
Cooneyr
Warewolf
Alfonz


[I]And how many POMS? :) That is English passport holders? ....

Too bloody many. Lots of imports in my industry and almost all POMS :bleh:


Oli Shipped his bike over for the event. How many do that? ...

Thats a first as best I know. Few borrowed bikes but never this. Well done Oli.

Cheers R

[Woodman]

I once put on a census that I was from Afghanistan.:shutup: Does that count?

[OlisQ]

Oli Shipped his bike over for the event. How many do that? He also navigated like he'd been here before, well he had, but not on a run like the Dusty. The mirrors were actually safely packed away in the bag, after knocking them off :-). I wish I could cross rivers like him, then I could have a go at the challenge sections, if I am lucky enough to get a second go.

Thanks for the compliments, that's carrier pigeon DNA :laugh:
and thanks for teaching me a bit more riding "Kiwi-Style"

Really enjoyed riding together

[Kokopelli]

thanks for teaching me a bit more riding "Kiwi-Style"


You mean going too fast and then falling off at water crossings? It comes naturally :facepalm:

[OlisQ]

You mean going too fast and then falling off at water crossings? It comes naturally :facepalm:

:laugh:

Meant more the bit about going faster on gravel, not through water

:laugh:

[Trials Rider]

I once put on a census that I was from Afghanistan.:shutup: Does that count?

No not a problem, just dont mention the KLR, then you will be in the shit

[.chris]

My db1k day2 video. Corrupt SD card stole my day1..<_<

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Y-aLyZuKKbI?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Jantar]

My db1k day2 video. Corrupt SD card stole my day1..<_<



This video is private

Can't watch it. :no:

[Beem02]

[QUOTE=.chris;1130493642]My db1k day2 video. Corrupt SD card stole my day1..<_<
]
Great video .chris, especially the section at the end and the entertainment in the river!
Also like the picture quality - What type of camera did you use?

Cheers, Bruce

[Box'a'bits]

Good of Kokopelli to provide a little entertainment near the end :yes:

[Kokopelli]

Good of Kokopelli to provide a little entertainment near the end :yes:

Trust me to find a bad line. Did you notice, no hesitation about running in to help. Looking at it now, the crossing looks easy and it probably was.

[Box'a'bits]

Only takes one rock or slip to put you offline...

[Woodman]

Trust me to find a bad line. Did you notice, no hesitation about running in to help. Looking at it now, the crossing looks easy and it probably was.

Was there a crossing there?

[Kokopelli]

Was there a crossing there?

you must have blinked :-)

[XF650]

A plug for Two Wheels Unlimited (Mobil garage) at Alex.
Graham worked till after 10.00 pm changing tyres & fixing DB bikes on the Sat night.
Top bloke and a keen Adv rider too.

[Eddieb]

A plug for Two Wheels Unlimited (Mobil garage) at Alex.
Graham worked till after 10.00 pm changing tyres & fixing DB bikes on the Sat night.
Top bloke and a keen Adv rider too.

+1

Graham is also a sponsor of Bike Week NZ at Bannockburn and sorted me out for 2 tyres at good prices when I was down there last week.

[dino3310]

A plug for Two Wheels Unlimited (Mobil garage) at Alex.
Graham worked till after 10.00 pm changing tyres & fixing DB bikes on the Sat night.
Top bloke and a keen Adv rider too.

you fellas are getting soft....
Change ya own tires.


Good on ya Graham,
when i finally get down there i'll keep him in mind

[_Shrek_]

A plug for Two Wheels Unlimited (Mobil garage) at Alex.
Graham worked till after 10.00 pm changing tyres & fixing DB bikes on the Sat night.
Top bloke and a keen Adv rider too.

+1 here nothing is a problem & will do what it takes to get ya going :woohoo: great to have in ya local area :Punk:

[Skiwi]

A plug for Two Wheels Unlimited (Mobil garage) at Alex.
Graham worked till after 10.00 pm changing tyres & fixing DB bikes on the Sat night.
Top bloke and a keen Adv rider too.

+1 often goes the extra mile :drinkup:

[Underground]

He fitted a new chain up for me on that sat night :2thumbsup , didnt seem to be too phased by anything, he was just going to keep fixing bikes till they stopped coming in.

[cynna]

not sure who the rider is but entered this pic from matts orari gorge ride down to the dusty and won this weeks pic of the week

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/158442-POTW-Winner-week-18-2013-cynna

[MXNUT]

not sure who the rider is ........

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/158442-POTW-Winner-week-18-2013-cynna

Guilty ........ Great pic by the way

[That looks like fun]

Guilty ........ Great pic by the way

Jeez mate :gob: Is that the wifes bike :Police:

[MXNUT]

Jeez mate :gob: Is that the wifes bike :Police:

Yes, i was just washing it for her. North Island had a drought so i had to go all that way south to find a river with some water in it :devil2: