German biker looking forward to meeting Kiwi Bikers!

[Nobby]

Hey Kiwi-Bkers!


I'll visit New Zealand from Dez´12 to Feb´13 with my BMW F650 GS Dakar TT39.
Most of the time I will travel for my own, only for about 3-4 weeks my girlfriend will be with me (she can't get away for so long without quitting her job and that is not an option).

I (we) don't want to do as many kilometers as possible but see the best spots of NZ and meet people with the same interest in travelling by bike, because this is for me the best way to travel along!

So if you like to meet and have a chat about travelling or anything else - not only bike-related, anyway - or to show me the best (gravel)roads in your region, just send an email or PM how to contact you when I am nearby.

And if there is place to put up a tent on your ground I wouldn't mind ;)

Greetings
Nobby


P.S.
Anyone here who lives near Havelock, Marlborough Sounds?

I'm looking for a german couple, they live in Havelock as far as I know since about 10 Years, it's a pity we lost contact but it was nearly anavoidable 'cause of the things that happened in my life that time they left germany...
So if you are from Havelock or nearby, it would be a great deal if you email me, so I could give you their name (I won't post names in a forum without permission) and you could give them my email-address, so they can contact me if they want. (Can't find them in White Pages, are there other registers for telephone numbers/addresses in NZ?)

[Louie]

Hello Welcome to NZ !

I have just returned from Germany.
I travelled from Vladivostok Russia through Ukraine Romania etc.
If you are coming to Auckland ? let me know, there is a free bed here for you.
Germans were good to me .. so I repay the hospitality.

Louie

[Madness]

The Electoral Roll could help you find your friends but they're not online, only in printed form & available to view at public libraries. Enjoy your trip :niceone:

[James Deuce]

Don't mention the war.

[nosebleed]

Don't mention the war.

On the contrary, there is little chance of finding a more lively conversation.

2x World War Champions yo!

[oneofsix]

On the contrary, there is little chance of finding a more lively conversation.

2x World War Champions yo!

:gob: :lol: I thought he meant the NZ wars. :innocent:

Nobby, hope you enjoy your visit to NZ and good luck finding your friend.

[clint640]

Hi Mate, check in to the Adventure-Dual purpose section of this forum if you enjoy some gravel, there are usually a few rides & gatherings organised over summer where you would be welcome to join in.

Check out the NZ FAQ on ADV (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=712784) too.

Will send PM with details, if we are home when you come through Rotorua you are welcome to come & stay.

Cheers
Clint

[Chappie]

G'Day Nobby
Have you had any success with finding your friends in Havelock ?
Let me know as I may be able to help.
Chappie.

[Nobby]

G'Day Nobby
Have you had any success with finding your friends in Havelock ?
Let me know as I may be able to help.
Chappie.


Hey Chappie,

yep, just last week I've got their email-address.
Sorry for not keeping this up to date, I'm too busy with work now...

Ride on!
Nobby

[Nobby]

Hello Welcome to NZ !

I have just returned from Germany.
I travelled from Vladivostok Russia through Ukraine Romania etc.
If you are coming to Auckland ? let me know, there is a free bed here for you.
Germans were good to me .. so I repay the hospitality.

Louie

Hi Louie!

Actually I'm arriving in Auckland, planned date is 24th of November.
It would be a great deal if you have a bed for some days, because I probably will have to wait for the arrival f my bike.
(Estimated time of arrival of the ship is 23.11., but usually there is a 2-3 day difference back or forth. In addition the 23rd is a Friday, so even if it is on time, I will have to wait till monday...)
And, of course, if you can show me some good spots of the city, and/or having some drinks together I wouldn't mind ;)

Let me know if this will be OK as soon as you can, please, because otherwise I'll have to book a room...

Thanks a lot!
Nobby

[Chappie]

Hey Chappie,

yep, just last week I've got their email-address.
Sorry for not keeping this up to date, I'm too busy with work now...

Ride on!
Nobby

That's great, if you get down my way would be happy to help you on your way !

Chappie

[Akzle]

German biker looking forward to meeting Kiwi Bikers!

you say that now....

[Nobby]

you say that now....

I'm confident that I won't regret it...

[Nobby]

That's great, if you get down my way would be happy to help you on your way !

Chappie

:2thumbsup
I'll let you know when I'm nearby, perhaps you can show me the best (gravel) roads in your region ...
Nobby

[Matz]

Looking forward to see you again nobby. ;-)

[Nobby]

Looking forward to see you again nobby. ;-)

Me too!
I'm in Auckland from 26th to 29th of November.
Hopefully I get my bike on time at the 27th (for now the ship is in time).
I'll give you a call after arrival. If you have a mobile, pm me the number...

See ya
Nobby

[OlisQ]

Hi Nobby,

are you using a carnet or a deposit to import your bike? What did you do ybout insurance?

Only asking because I'm currently shipping my bike to Christchurch...

Danke vielmals!

Regards
Oli

[Nobby]

Hi Nobby,

are you using a carnet or a deposit to import your bike? What did you do ybout insurance?

Only asking because I'm currently shipping my bike to Christchurch...

Danke vielmals!

Regards
Oli


Hey Oli!

I have a Carnet, about insurance I'm not sure yet, probably I'll get a contract in NZ when I'm there. Insurance is not an obligation in NZ as far as I know, you "only" have to do WOF and registration.

How long will you stay in NZ? Perhaps we could meet on the road and do some travelling together...
I'll be there till end of January, the itinerary is not set yet, depending on weather and how long I stay at the different places...

Ride on!
Nobby

[OlisQ]

Hi Nobby,

we'll be arriving in Auckland Jan 3rd spending five days in the north. On Jan 8th we'll fly down to Christchurch where we'll pick up our bikes. (Tanja takes a rental bike, I'm freeing mine from customs). We'll also stay until the end of January. Only fixed date / place is the DB1K.

And no, it doesnt't really pay off bringing the bike for a three weeks journey :no: :laugh:

Would be nice to meet you somewhere!

Regards
Oli

[kiwi cowboy]

Hey Fella,

Do you plan on coming through central otago at all in your travels?.

If so pm me as we could possibly put you up (Beds or big lawn).
As for gravel i dont really do that stuff on the old cbx lol but danseys pass is a good shingle ride comes out at Nasby.

Cheers.

[Matz]

We can make a german-bike-meeting :D :clap:

... and I thought I'm the only idiot who's sending his bike to NZ :weird:

See you guys on the road :)

[OlisQ]

Hey Fella,

Do you plan on coming through central otago at all in your travels?.

If so pm me as we could possibly put you up (Beds or big lawn).
As for gravel i dont really do that stuff on the old cbx lol but danseys pass is a good shingle ride comes out at Nasby.

Cheers.

Hey!
Central Otago is definitely on the list, will contact you, when I know when! Thanks a lot for the generous offer!

Cheers
Oli

[OlisQ]

We can make a german-bike-meeting :D :clap:

... and I thought I'm the only idiot who's sending his bike to NZ :weird:

See you guys on the road :)

BTW I prefer calling this extravagance to calling it idiocy :yes:

[Nobby]

Hey Fella,

Do you plan on coming through central otago at all in your travels?.

If so pm me as we could possibly put you up (Beds or big lawn).
As for gravel i dont really do that stuff on the old cbx lol but danseys pass is a good shingle ride comes out at Nasby.

Cheers.


Hey Kiwi Cowboy!

That's great, Otago and Danseys pass is on my list already. I probably accept your noble offer! If no bed is available, the lawn would do it certainly...
With a cbx I wouldn't do gravel rides too... but I don't mind tarred roads, as long as they're not straight, so if you got time we could do some fine riding together.

CU
Nobby

[Nobby]

BTW I prefer calling this extravagance to calling it idiocy :yes:

agreed!

but if anyone would call it idiocy seriously: :whocares:

[Nobby]

Hi Nobby,

we'll be arriving in Auckland Jan 3rd spending five days in the north. On Jan 8th we'll fly down to Christchurch where we'll pick up our bikes. (Tanja takes a rental bike, I'm freeing mine from customs). We'll also stay until the end of January. Only fixed date / place is the DB1K.Oli

Huh, DB1K is a bit too hard for me...not speaking of the route itself but of 1000km within two days, 10-15 hours driving per day...
I don't consider me faint hearted, but that would have been fun 20 years ago, younger, stronger, lighter bike...
Nowadays I like to enjoy the scenery when driving more than the challenge of hardcore gravel roads or gravel riding in high speed - at least when it last the whole day...

But: Do you know if it is possible to do the route befor or after the DB1K? The gpx-files are avilable as download in december...



And no, it doesnt't really pay off bringing the bike for a three weeks journey :no: :laugh:


Well, no...but that's not the matter :)
Sometimes you just want to say::done:



Would be nice to meet you somewhere!

Regards
Oli

Should be possible to arrange, I'll send you a pm with the number of my mobile and email, so we can get in contact easier then.

So long, Ride on!
Nobby

[OlisQ]

But: Do you know if it is possible to do the route befor or after the DB1K? The gpx-files are avilable as download in december...

Nobby


Ryan has limited the access to the route because a large part goes over private land with no public access. But I think, there are routes of previous DB1ks available in the archive that have less restrictions. You might want to check this out.



Should be possible to arrange, I'll send you a pm with the number of my mobile and email, so we can get in contact easier then.

So long, Ride on!
Nobby

Please do so, might also be able to give you some tips for nice routes. We've been to NZ on bikes three (long) years ago.

Cheers
Oli

[_Shrek_]

Hey Oli!

I have a Carnet, about insurance I'm not sure yet, probably I'll get a contract in NZ when I'm there. Insurance is not an obligation in NZ as far as I know, you "only" have to do WOF and registration.

How long will you stay in NZ? Perhaps we could meet on the road and do some travelling together...
I'll be there till end of January, the itinerary is not set yet, depending on weather and how long I stay at the different places...

Ride on!
Nobby

welcome to NZ Nobby :apint:

you should have a least 3rd party insurance that way if it's you in the wrong it will cover the cost of other vehicel being fixed

enjoy your stay & you will find no probs finding a place to camp where ever you go :drinknsin

[tamarillo]

Greetings bobby, can offer bed and garage in Nelson anytime except week after Xmas as am heading down south on my bike then. Want to ride the Caitlin's. Nelson is a must see and golden bay almost compulsory...book into shambhala for accommodation there.

Email or text me if want. Tim 027548 3003. Home number 03 548 3003. Tim@tamarillo.org

[Kokopelli]

We met Nobby last Friday and he had Fish & Chips at our place. He rides a tricked out F650GS Dakar and is a really nice guy. Don't be shy meeting him :-).

[Bald Eagle]

Was a pleaure to meet you yesterday Nobby, hope you had a smoothe trip across the straight and were able to get your tyre sorted. Call in on your back North if you have time. The still and the couch will still be here.

[Ratti]

But I might not be- took a VStrom thousand for a day out....seriously nice bike.

AS BE says tho, feel free to let us know when you are passing thru, I'll put on an extra bottle of gold rum for you ;)

[_Shrek_]

hey guys does any one know about the scot oiller, Nobby's gets an air lock & when he blows into the tube it works again but after he turns the bike off back to square one, thoughts on this please

[Ratti]

try getting hold of _STAIN_. Ive sent him a msg via txt, but not sure which island he is in.

[_Shrek_]

try getting hold of _STAIN_. Ive sent him a msg via txt, but not sure which island he is in.

cheers Ratti we took it apart as far as we could but still something wrong inside, put it back together & back on the bike

so now it's back to the red wine :rolleyes:

[Ratti]

He likes spiced gold rum...just saying...

[_Shrek_]

He likes spiced gold rum...just saying...

:laugh: I've got some of Doc's home burbon :drool: may have to have that instead :whistle:

[Ratti]

Yup, that'll take his mind off his troubles. Good man!

Goodness knows what he thinks of Kiwibikers now...when he turned up at ours, I was finishing a run throu the still, he got offered sniffs of 10 bottles before he found one he liked, and now you are offering him MORE homebrewed plonk...

O well, you get that

[_Shrek_]

Nobby arrived Sunday & on Tuesday went over to Otago Peninsula, & stayed in Dunners for the night arrived back here late Wednesday wetter than a shag on a rainy day :laugh: hot shower & we lit the fire coz it was snowing :cold: he left this morning all dried out about 11 heading to the Catlins then staying at bluff tonight,

he was a real pleasure to have :drinknsin, so if ya get the chance drag him in for a night or two

[unstuck]

wetter than a shag on a rainy day :laugh:

We shag inside if its raining:yes:

[Ratti]

Hosted Nobby again on his way back to Akkas. SOme adventures that man has had. His poor bike tho!

[Szambo]

Hello Welcome to NZ !

I have just returned from Germany.
I travelled from Vladivostok Russia through Ukraine Romania etc.
If you are coming to Auckland ? let me know, there is a free bed here for you.
Germans were good to me .. so I repay the hospitality.

Louie

Good Posting ,Louie!
Greetz from Szambo,another German...