Waikato ADV rides!

[dino3310]

whakamaru.... you could have headed into pureora

[mikemike104]

Max and I went to Thompsons Track yesterday having never been there before.. It was dry, but the trail bike guys at the bottom were taking the piss when they said 15 mins to the top.

Max's 2013 Klr650 had just ticked over having done 800km's when we got there and he only dropped it once too!

Good fun, but we were knacked after about 40 minutes, so turned around and went back down.. I'd be keen to go up again with the idea to make the summit. Next time though I'll take some water to drink.



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[Eddieb]

That KLR almost looks good in black and red, and the Transalp is pretty nice.

[dino3310]

Nice one mikemike:niceone:

15-20 mins flat out.... 8klms to the top, you prolly where close to it... just the last 30m you might wana walk before you ride....
just dont ride to far over the other side, you would need a bully to get the KLR out:laugh:

[clint640]

Planning on a lap of 'sand camp' & a few local backroads Saturday afternoon if anyone is keen. Knobby tyres recommended. People on 200kg+ bikes will require god-like riding skills &/or a chase helicopter. Kick off my place 1pm, finish up at the Okere falls store for a beer sometime later.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Sand%20Camp/IMG_3037.jpg

Cheers
Clint

[Eddieb]

I'm keen on doing a lap of Sand Camp once I'm based in the Waikato, not this time though unfortunately.

[mikemike104]

What is sand camp?

[nic]

some 4wd track in the Rotoiti environs...... and they are quite sandy in places

quite fun though

[mikemike104]

some 4wd track in the Rotoiti environs...... and they are quite sandy in places

quite fun though

Cheers, could be keen.. tho my last try in the sand was an epic fail.. too heavy the Transalp is me thinks.

[clint640]

too heavy the Transalp is me thinks.

Yes. See above note re god like riding skills or helicopter assistance. :msn-wink:

Cheers
Clint

[mikemike104]

Yes. See above note re god like riding skills or helicopter assistance. :msn-wink:

Cheers
Clint

ah, sorry I didn't mean to join you guys on that trip.. just that at some stage I'd try sand again but with serious rubber.. in an easily accessible area.

[dino3310]

i could be a goer this time clint:wings:

[clint640]

i could be a goer this time clint:wings:

Cool mate, turn up a bit earlier with a bit o bread or something if you want to join us for lunch. Will PM address.

Cheers
Clint

[dino3310]

I might be pushing for an earlier time ........ this missus has got a hair appointment at 9:rolleyes:



calling MXNUT and TRIBOY
a.k.a campleader and chur bro:laugh:

[MXNUT]

calling MXNUT and TRIBOY
a.k.a campleader and chur bro:laugh:

Im out, just got back from 2 weeks down the south island.:zzzz:

Staying close to home this weekend.









Been to sand camp 3 times before.

[dino3310]

Its a little slice of paradise down around there, cant wait to go back.

[dino3310]

Big cheers to Clint, Rosie and Nic I had a great day out with great company, I was to busy riding to take photos but managed to get a couple.
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[dino3310]

The sand tracks were alot of fun, would love to get in there with a CR125:Punk:
My tour guide through the sand rode most awesomely:msn-wink:

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[nic]

My tour guide through the sand rode most awesomely:msn-wink:


3rd time through and first time I have stayed upright :D

Good to have your company and a few photos from a great afternoons riding :2thumbsup

[dino3310]

book me in for a weekend after chrissy, keen to get down there again:niceone:

[Rosie]

Skittery off-camber gravel corners can be deceptive :angry:

Fortunately it's a bit of a girly break, and I may be out of plaster in as little as 3 weeks :sunny:

[Eddieb]

Skittery off-camber gravel corners can be deceptive :angry:

Fortunately it's a bit of a girly break, and I may be out of plaster in as little as 3 weeks :sunny:

Oh Bugger. At least they were able to accessorise you correctly with your toe nails.

[Rosie]

Oh Bugger. At least they were able to accessorise you correctly with your toe nails.

Accessorising is important :yes:
But it does clash with today's red 'I do my own stunts' t-shirt :facepalm:

[Eddieb]

Accessorising is important :yes:
But it does clash with today's red 'I do my own stunts' t-shirt :facepalm:

Haha, that needs a pic with the cast

[NordieBoy]

Oh god! They cut the toes off your boot!

[Rosie]

Oh god! They cut the toes off your boot!

Yeah, I have to figure out a steel-capped retrofit, otherwise I won't be able to play with my welder :(

[Steelie]

Shite, hope you recover fast enough for the DB1K.

Others on the back up list maybe thinking otherwise,- I mean following your recovery with interest :innocent:

[Rosie]

Shite, hope you recover fast enough for the DB1K.

Others on the back up list maybe thinking otherwise,- I mean following your recovery with interest :innocent:

The DB1K will be discussed with the Orthopedic surgeon next Tuesday.

[dino3310]

wtf, shit.
geeze mate your tough as nails, i wouldn't have thought it was a break seeing how calm and collective you were, i would have been whimpering like a baby. Hope it heals fast for ya.
Hey just chuck the welding jacket over ya toes that will keep em safe:msn-wink:

[Rosie]

wtf, shit.
geeze mate your tough as nails, i wouldn't have thought it was a break seeing how calm and collective you were, i would have been whimpering like a baby. Hope it heals fast for ya.
Hey just chuck the welding jacket over ya toes that will keep em safe:msn-wink:

They didn't see the fracture on Saturday, so until mid-morning Monday I thought it was a sprain, and I was trying to move it around and put a bit of weight on it. My heel felt very tender compared to previous sprained ankles I've had... and now I know why <_<

It's pretty good now it's all tied up, I'm off painkillers (not that they gave me any :mellow: ) and I can use my foot to steady myself.

And just for Eddie: Me looking all corporate and colour co-ordinated for work yesterday

[andy mac]

Hi Rosie wishing you a quick recovery.

Your stunt t-shirt is great, are they available in size AIRHEAD?

[Rosie]

Hi Rosie wishing you a quick recovery.

Your stunt t-shirt is great, are they available in size AIRHEAD?

Thanks Andy.
The t-shirt is from Cafepress (http://www.cafepress.com/idomyownstunts/1846340). I have no idea if their sizing goes up to AIRHEAD; you'll have to ask them.

[dino3310]

Cool tee shirt Rosie:clap:



i might get a couple, i know of a Naki lad or two who should be wearing them:Pokey:

[Night Falcon]

Jeepers Rosie you girls will do anything for a new shoe but busting a leg is a bit over the top! Hope your healed up and back on the WR real soon.

[DR Girl]

Heal fast girl :doctor: You look great in that "T" . . . . . & an awesome plaster .
It's always the small & silly spills that get ya dammm it. . . The boyz tend to go out in great style!! :thud::killingme

[Waipukbiker]

All the best for your recovery Rosie, love the "T". Hoping to see you on a couple of rides over this way next year.

[Box'a'bits]

Hi Rosie,

I nearly missed this completely. Looked a cool ride. Great photos Dino. Rosie, hope you heal fast & you get clearance for the DB1k. Never a good time to break stuff.

[Rosie]

Hi Rosie,

I nearly missed this completely. Looked a cool ride. Great photos Dino. Rosie, hope you heal fast & you get clearance for the DB1k. Never a good time to break stuff.

I'm seeing the Orthopedic surgeon on Tuesday, so January's plans will be discussed then. It's improving a lot day by day, so I'm cautiously optimistic, but won't be going anywhere on the bike unless I'm out of plaster and feeling fairly comfortable. We'll see.

I don't think I'll be wearing the stunts t-shirt on Tuesday :facepalm:

[That looks like fun]

Cool tee shirt Rosie:clap:



i might get a couple, i know of a Naki lad or two who should be wearing them:Pokey:

Oi :Police:
Settle down laddie, settle down :Punk:


Bit concerned about this "skittery Bike" statement Rosie :msn-wink:

Get well soon mate :niceone:

[Phreaky Phil]

Oi :Police:
Settle down laddie, settle down :Punk:


Bit concerned about this "skittery Bike" statement Rosie :msn-wink:

Get well soon mate :niceone:Not quite sure what what he's talkn about there Col.;)

Hi Rosie, bit of a bugger this time of year. Did ya manage to get some time off work ?
Hope you heal quick

[dino3310]

been quiet on here:yawn:

anyways when for a ride saterday arvo, didnt anounce it as it was one of those time out rides.
Sooo rifle and tarp some snacks and of i went up the Kaimai ranges, spent the night up there was all good till the low cloud in the morning made it pretty wet with FA visibilty, had a primo ride up cause she was dry as an arabs sandle, the ride down was the tipycal slip and slide but all in all a friggen good night out...
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[dino3310]

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[dino3310]

This is why you gotta be careful when its wet up at thompsons...
it can be mint like this one minute
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and this the next
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was full of water last time i was up there... around 5-6ft deep

[NordieBoy]

This is why you gotta be careful when its wet up at thompsons...
it can be mint like this one minute

and this the next

was full of water last time i was up there... around 5-6ft deep

Fark! The XR really digs a trench!

[dino3310]

na i just pulled the stump out:laugh:

[Eddieb]

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I don't recall seeing that in your garage.

[dino3310]

What the tank?

theres a lot in the shed even i dont see:laugh:

[Rosie]

Not quite sure what what he's talkn about there Col.;)

Hi Rosie, bit of a bugger this time of year. Did ya manage to get some time off work ?
Hope you heal quick

Phil,
I only just saw this, sorry :facepalm:
I got a whole day off work. But don't worry, I am making up for it by staying at work when I was supposed to be going to the DB1K :(

[Steelie]

Oh bugger, sorry to hear that Rosie.

[MXNUT]

I am making up for it by staying at work when I was supposed to be going to the DB1K :(

That really sucks Rosie.

I went for a shakedown Ride on the weekend ( all of 40 kms ) and the knee seems to be fine.

Its been nearly 4 weeks since the operation, so with pain killers packed off i go tomorrow for Welly :ride::ride::ride:

[10bikekid]

You guys finally wake up :shifty:

[10bikekid]

been quiet on here:yawn:

anyways when for a ride saterday arvo, didnt anounce it as it was one of those time out rides.
Sooo rifle and tarp some snacks and of i went up the Kaimai ranges, spent the night up there was all good till the low cloud in the morning made it pretty wet with FA visibilty, had a primo ride up cause she was dry as an arabs sandle, the ride down was the tipycal slip and slide but all in all a friggen good night out...
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Done a few of those myself, Find I never argue about where I'm going and worry if the pace is to slow or to fast, and no one spits rocks at you <_<

Last bit was for MXNUT :eek:

[Horney1]

Done a few of those myself, Find I never argue about where I'm going and worry if the pace is to slow or to fast, and no one spits rocks at you <_<

Last bit was for MXNUT :eek:


Good stuff Dino. (Nah, I didn't see that tank either! :laugh: )

Was that the the DR800 for Dino TBK?

See ya all out there somewhere tomorr.... today? Looks like it could be a cracker :sunny:

[dino3310]

wont be out this weekend end, used up all my brownie points going hunting on the bike last weekend:laugh:
poor XR still covered in mud looking abused, cant be bothered putting the blingy bits back on only to take it all off to play in the dirt next time, need that DR800 sitting next to it so i get the best of both worlds:headbang:

[Waihou Thumper]

need that DR800 sitting next to it so I get the best of both worlds:headbang:


​Buy that older DR600S that is sitting on trade me, that looks great :) 21 litre tank and it will go forever!

[dino3310]

​Buy that older DR600S that is sitting on trade me, that looks great :) 21 litre tank and it will go forever!

she's a minta aye mate, but naa rather have a bigger compasity with a lecky leg....
it would be in my dream shed but thats still a lotto win away:laugh:

actually theres a tidy Taureg on here that would make a great tiki tourer/commuter for the same $$$

[10bikekid]

Going to meet the Guys from Northern Gravel this Sat 9am at Kumue BP for their first gravel ride of the year (to Puhoi etc) then depending how things go, tide is right to shoot across to Wilsons Rd for a trek up the beach etc before returning home (just in case any of you guys are interested) :Punk:

[Waihou Thumper]

Does anyone want to have a jaunt around the Waikato tomorrow?
I am heading out, local roads, country lanes and lapping up the scenery and smells...:)

[dino3310]

im out for the next 2 weekends

[Motu]

I was out and about yesterday - don't want to be on the roads on monday.

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af212/bmwr65/2013-01-27140358_zps4dd7042a.jpg

[dino3310]

i recognise that post:laugh: i quite like that sectoin through there up to the wind farm

[Motu]

It's getting better and better all the time, you can get a car through there now. Wasn't so good in 2006.

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af212/bmwr65/Roadclosed006-1_zps0a00b03e.jpg

[dino3310]

we still use the creek every now and then for a play, the second crossing still catches the odd rider out :lol:

[dino3310]

geee all this mint ride weather and no write ups:scratch:

oh i know your all out fishing instead:2thumbsup

[Oscar]

geee all this mint ride weather and no write ups:scratch:

oh i know your all out fishing instead:2thumbsup

Nah, we went fer a ride today.

We started out with the Dnepr and Rick's Ural, going to the Classic meeting at Hampton Downs.
We only got 5 or 6 kms and the Dnepr started running rough (the main jet had vibrated loose on the RH side!). So by the time we fixed that, it was getting on, so we went for a ride over Old Mountain Road, and up Te Huitewai Road into Raglan West. Had a beer at the Harbour View and then home on SH23.

Magic.

[dino3310]

nice mate, shit i was gonna head over those ways for a play would have been grand to see both your bikes in action

[MXNUT]

geee all this mint ride weather and no write ups:scratch:

oh i know your all out fishing instead:2thumbsup

No Fishing for me, and i was out on the bike yesterday.
But it was on the other Dirty Bike along with 500 other odd riders at the Wairamarama trail ride.

Saw a couple of other Waikato adventurers there also, hopefully it wasnt any of them that was carted away in the rescue helicopter :sick:

[Cary]

No Fishing for me, and i was out on the bike yesterday.
But it was on the other Dirty Bike along with 500 other odd riders at the Wairamarama trail ride.

Saw a couple of other Waikato adventurers there also, hopefully it wasnt any of them that was carted away in the rescue helicopter :sick:
Andy (Taz) said one of the kids he took out there with his 2 boys got a trip to A&E after a spill, coller bone.

[dino3310]

Check out the KB photo of the week of MXNUT having some fun

[Eddieb]

It's getting better and better all the time, you can get a car through there now. Wasn't so good in 2006.

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af212/bmwr65/Roadclosed006-1_zps0a00b03e.jpg

Where is that?

[888]

Did a great short ride that I haven't done in awhile- Otorohanga to Oparau (must stop for the fried chicken, sooo good) then blast up the Pirongia West road and back down Te Rauamoa Road. Awesome views from the top and really fast gravel:yes:

[That looks like fun]

Check out the KB photo of the week of MXNUT having some fun

Who took that pic? :whistle:

[tri boy]

Where is that?

Old Raglan Rd:yes:

[Eddieb]

Old Raglan Rd:yes:

Sounds like you boys will need to show it to me.

[dino3310]

Who took that pic? :whistle:
some newb getting a lesson in how to ride on sand :lol:

[dino3310]

Sounds like you boys will need to show it to me.

triboy might have to re activate the Kawhia Ride :drinkup::drinkup::Punk:

[Motu]

Where is that?

Kawhia Rd - the Raglan/Kawhia Rd that goes past Bridal Veil Falls.

[Eddieb]

Kawhia Rd - the Raglan/Kawhia Rd that goes past Bridal Veil Falls.

Ah ok, I've never gone past the falls down that road.

[dino3310]

Ah ok, I've never gone past the falls down that road.

keep going past bridalveil when ya get to the end its left to kawhia/oparau or right back to te mata.
when ya get settled we'll have to hook up for some day rides, i know a couple of old fellas who could be keen

[That looks like fun]

That roads bloody hard on ya shoulders mate :facepalm:

[MXNUT]

The ditches on the side of that road are bloody hard on ya shoulders mate :facepalm:

There, fixed that for you Colin :bash:

[That looks like fun]

There, fixed that for you Colin :bash:

Au contrairre Mr MXNut. Only the bike went in the ditch. :oi-grr:
I choose to land on the road :facepalm:

[dino3310]

you be alrite eddie, only seems to be the naki fellas that fall off our local roads:whistle:

[dino3310]

You up here yet Eddie

[clint640]

Thinking about a bit of a trail ride loop out at our place at Reporoa on Sunday 21 if anyone's keen. Will depend on the weather as it's a no go when the track's wet.

Cheers
Clint

[dino3310]

bugga i got the boys camp that weekend

[Eddieb]

You up here yet Eddie

Yeah I am Dino. The bikes got no wof and I need to change the pads though at the moment. I'd like to go on the 21st but have a few other things lined up for the 20th and 22nd (Sabbath!!!) that will need some organising and may just make the 21st a little too awkward.

[Horney1]

Yeah I am Dino. The bikes got no wof and I need to change the pads though at the moment. I'd like to go on the 21st but have a few other things lined up for the 20th and 22nd (Sabbath!!!) that will need some organising and may just make the 21st a little too awkward.

Gidday Eddie, You all settled in now? Im probably headin out for a quiet one tomorrow if you're interested & if you've sorted bike today. Probably be a pillion affair out west.

Dino I guess you blew your budget last weekend but you keen? The helmet worked well,thx.

Others welcome but I haven't locked in time place etc yet.

Cheers

[dino3310]

was keen for a little blat today, but i still got a 12yr old at home, trying to get her to go to a mates for a day:msn-wink: , hey eddie dont worry about sabbath, ridings more important, just drop your tickets of at my place and that will free the weekend up:cool:
Dont forget to put some fog lights on the DR you might need them :lol:

[dino3310]

Hey Mark hows it going with the Husky

[10bikekid]

Hey Guys anyone interested in a gravel road ride down your way next Saturday (22nd)

Couple of bored Aucklanders would be in.

[dino3310]

im out, tied up with other stuff (work and a kids B/Day) will try to catch up for one of your coffee stops if ya still ride down

[That looks like fun]

Hey Mark :Pokey: Answer Dino's question about the Husky mate :corn:
I can hear Owhango calling to my bored self :yawn:

[10bikekid]

im out, tied up with other stuff (work and a kids B/Day) will try to catch up for one of your coffee stops if ya still ride down

Am just weighing up whether to go north or come down to the caves

So will keep you posted, but might work better if you lets us know when your free in few weeks for next ride (kids B/days are non negotiable:crazy:)

[MXNUT]

Hey Mark :Pokey: Answer Dino's question about the Husky mate :corn:
I can hear Owhango calling to my bored self :yawn:

Just waiting for it to stop pissing down, dont look like thats going to happen up this way any time soon.:yawn::brick::brick:

Wont get through those creeks with this much rain.

Also got a nice little enduro section in the Pureora with some private access waiting for some decent weather, it also has a substantial river crossing

[dino3310]

Just waiting for it to stop pissing down, dont look like thats going to happen up this way any time soon.:yawn::brick::brick:

Wount get through those creeks with this much rain.

Also got a nice little enduro section in the Pureora with some private access waiting for some decent weather, it also has a substantial river crossing

sounds good bro:yes:

[dino3310]

Am just weighing up whether to go north or come down to the caves

So will keep you posted, but might work better if you lets us know when your free in few weeks for next ride (kids B/days are non negotiable:crazy:)

turns out the B/days the weekend after but i still got work to contend with, typical winter for me been on call:angry:

[Horney1]

Hey Guys anyone interested in a gravel road ride down your way next Saturday (22nd)

Couple of bored Aucklanders would be in.

Nah, I'll be out. Got some family stuff on. Have a good one. Long range forecast looks reasonable. Catch up another time.

[That looks like fun]

Just waiting for it to stop pissing down, dont look like thats going to happen up this way any time soon.:yawn::brick::brick:

Wont get through those creeks with this much rain.

Also got a nice little enduro section in the Pureora with some private access waiting for some decent weather, it also has a substantial river crossing

I am excited already :woohoo: Just got back from playing out the back on the big girl :scooter: Rain, shamne, bah humbug :oi-grr:








Shit it was wet :cold:

[dino3310]

Nah, I'll be out. Got some family stuff on. Have a good one. Long range forecast looks reasonable. Catch up another time.

im a definate out this weekend, off work with a kick in the arse bug:angry:

[Oscar]

I'm helping with the HMCC Winter Series at Hampton Downs on Sunday.
Coming and check it out...

[10bikekid]

Nah, I'll be out. Got some family stuff on. Have a good one. Long range forecast looks reasonable. Catch up another time.

Yer will do soon

[10bikekid]

I'm helping with the HMCC Winter Series at Hampton Downs on Sunday.
Coming and check it out...

You racing your KTM there ? :woohoo:

[Oscar]

You racing your KTM there ? :woohoo:

Nah, I'm Clerk of the Course, but I might do a coupla laps on my XT500...

[NordieBoy]

Nah, I'm Clerk of the Course, but I might do a coupla laps on my XT500...

But the Clerk of the Course is always an old guy in a flat cap who keeps reminiscing about his old XT500 and...


Sorry, as you were...

[Oscar]

But the Clerk of the Course is always an old guy in a flat cap who keeps reminiscing about his old XT500 and...


Sorry, as you were...

You preeck!
I have a flat cap around here somewhere's...it's a fashion item that's coming back, I tell's ya - especially in tartan...

[10bikekid]

Nah, I'm Clerk of the Course, but I might do a coupla laps on my XT500...

Pity, you'd have probably thrashed them flat cap and all (XT500 isn't that one of those old leg breakers)

[dino3310]

Pity, you'd have probably thrashed them flat cap and all (XT500 isn't that one of those old leg breakers)

dont know about that mate, but it would certainly be the coolest looking bike there:headbang:

[10bikekid]

dont know about that mate, but it would certainly be the coolest looking bike there:headbang:

That made me think of this back in 1980, bike was near brand new with about 5k on the speedo. (rider was a lot younger then to :yes:)

<a href="http://s603.photobucket.com/user/800rider/media/7c63110d-7a55-4949-9d00-a50dab087d02_zpsffd31b4e.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt119/800rider/7c63110d-7a55-4949-9d00-a50dab087d02_zpsffd31b4e.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 7c63110d-7a55-4949-9d00-a50dab087d02_zpsffd31b4e.jpg"/></a>

[dino3310]

once a hoon always a hoon aye:laugh:

[10bikekid]

once a hoon always a hoon aye:laugh:

At least I more safety minded now, vis the Red bands etc :wacko:

A strange thing happened to me today, as I was heading out to a job this whizzed by me, I immediately took chase and finally caught up with the somewhat surprised owner and took this snap shot. (I think he thought I was a debt collector to start with :sweatdrop)

She was a minter just like mine was when I picked it up back in 1979
<a href="http://s603.photobucket.com/user/800rider/media/a3c0e9e4-28a6-47d4-8a67-b6c2b3171f97_zps750a6f05.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt119/800rider/a3c0e9e4-28a6-47d4-8a67-b6c2b3171f97_zps750a6f05.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo a3c0e9e4-28a6-47d4-8a67-b6c2b3171f97_zps750a6f05.jpg"/></a>

[NordieBoy]

With or without the KLR top box?

[10bikekid]

With or without the KLR top box?

I guess you had to be there :wacko:

[dino3310]

Wow
now thats one Friggen cool bike, nothing like old skool cool

[10bikekid]

Wow
now thats one Friggen cool bike, nothing like old skool cool

I'll give him a year to wine and dine it then make him an offer :drool:

[Oscar]

I'm picking this up tomorrow:

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/270432310.jpg

I think that makes me 10BikeOscar...

[10bikekid]

I'm picking this up tomorrow:

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/270432310.jpg

I think that makes me 10BikeOscar...

Nice:cool: , optionally you could be 400rider (or both ;) )

[dino3310]

looks bloody tidy oscar
i wouldnt mind being a member of this 10bike club

[gwynfryn]

Nice and original apart from the tank, looks like a 97.

Its worth checking that the swing arm bolt is free as they have a tendency to seize in place. If it is a 96/ 97 they came jetted quite rich(160 main) with the expectation that owners will discard the snorkel and remove the spark arrestor(not poss after 97). Also worthwhile is removing the mesh from the air filter cage or get a uni filter cage. Oh yeah they have a resistor in the plug cap, replace it with a piece of brass the same size for a nice fat spark and easy starting.

15/40 is ok for the road but to tall off . Pity they never came with a 6speed like the dr350.

Happy trails

[10bikekid]

looks bloody tidy oscar
i wouldnt mind being a member of this 10bike club

What you talking about Willis, your 6hundy is cool:cool:

[tri boy]

Nice XR Oscar.
A few jugs at the cock n bull discussing history, wins, and future rides is a must.:apint:

[Eddieb]

Nice XR Oscar.
A few jugs at the cock n bull discussing history, wins, and future rides is a must.:apint:

If yer bored you can do that at my place today behind a spade.

[tri boy]

Whipping negro's is frowned on nowadays Eddie:nono::msn-wink:

[MXNUT]

Spent the day yesterday playing in the sand on the MX bike at "The Sandpit" in Woodhill forest, in a word AWESOME:woohoo:

It has been about 3 years since i have ridden there on a proper dirt bike and the wet sand yesterday was fabulous.:gob:

I think it was exactly the terrain that the 510 was made for as it is one of the few places that i can consistantly
use full throttle.

The body is feeling the effects of it today though.:yawn:

Will definately have to get back up there again before the end of winter.:sunny::sunny::sunny:

[Oscar]

Nice XR Oscar.
A few jugs at the cock n bull discussing history, wins, and future rides is a must.:apint:

Opps, I just saw this - I'm up for it, when do reckon?

[dino3310]

im in.... keen for a brew once this bot clears

[10bikekid]

Spent the day yesterday playing in the sand on the MX bike at "The Sandpit" in Woodhill forest, in a word AWESOME:woohoo:

It has been about 3 years since i have ridden there on a proper dirt bike and the wet sand yesterday was fabulous.:gob:

I think it was exactly the terrain that the 510 was made for as it is one of the few places that i can consistantly
use full throttle.

The body is feeling the effects of it today though.:yawn:

Will definately have to get back up there again before the end of winter.:sunny::sunny::sunny:

Let me know and I'll join you :cool:

[tri boy]

Sometime this week would fit.
Kannys in Melbourne, and my mate Fiver is flying in from Oz on Fri, so I need to lubricate my drink'n boots prior to his touch down.
Pick a day, and I'll be there, (plus any other wakatoo mother............. that need a bevie, Dino/Mark recent arrivals etc):drinkup:

[dino3310]

when the cats away the mice will play:lol:

[Oscar]

Sometime this week would fit.
Kannys in Melbourne, and my mate Fiver is flying in from Oz on Fri, so I need to lubricate my drink'n boots prior to his touch down.
Pick a day, and I'll be there, (plus any other wakatoo mother............. that need a bevie, Dino/Mark recent arrivals etc):drinkup:

Tomorrow after werk?

No time like the present, etc...

[Eddieb]

Where and when? I'll pop along if I can

[dino3310]

Tomorrow after werk?

No time like the present, etc...

still got the flu but if im feeling alright i'll be there to spread the bug "lol"

[tri boy]

Tomorrow after werk?

No time like the present, etc...

Tomorrow it be.
Cock n Bull.
All hands on deck/dick, whatever:eek:

[Eddieb]

How long will you be there?

[dino3310]

apologies gents, the missus is crook so im stuck with the kids, apparently where not aloud to leave them in the car while dad is drinking any more

[tri boy]

Mmmm, Guiness, roast beef with all the trimmings and Yorkshire pud.
Catching up with a mate, and talking bikes.
(not sure about being the next sacrifical lamb on the Lost weekend though):confused:

[dino3310]

roast beef, trimmings...must be eating out aye bro, cant see you been a kitchen bitch:lol: although i have seen you pickin cannalillies

[dino3310]

whos riding this weekend?

[Eddieb]

whos riding this weekend?

Not me, I'm in Whakatane this weekend. Next weekend I'm doing the MMMMM so will be around that way again.

[MXNUT]

whos riding this weekend?

Yep im keen for a scoot on :sunny:sunday, nearly forgotten how to ride an ADV bike its been soo long:facepalm::facepalm:

[dino3310]

what ya have in mind camp leader, i was planning on a saterday ride but sundays allgood unless it looks like rain. dont expect me to keep up though as i havent ridin since the KCR.... oh wait i couldnt keep up anyway :lol:
Hows the new 690 going?

[10bikekid]

what ya have in mind camp leader, i was planning on a saterday ride but sundays allgood unless it looks like rain. dont expect me to keep up though as i havent ridin since the KCR.... oh wait i couldnt keep up anyway :lol:
Hows the new 690 going?

You guys are annoying, I'm booked for Coramandel Ride :crazy:(next time) :yes:

[dino3310]

You guys are annoying, I'm booked for Coramandel Ride :crazy:(next time) :yes:

:facepalm: ......

[tri boy]

Out.
On the piss with a mate in Akld.

[MXNUT]

what ya have in mind camp leader, i was planning on a saterday ride but sundays allgood unless it looks like rain. dont expect me to keep up though as i havent ridin since the KCR.... oh wait i couldnt keep up anyway :lol:
Hows the new 690 going?

Hey Dino, i havent riden since the KCR ride either so no worries there.

Looks lik it will be just the 2 of us again, so I could do Saturday afternoon if that suited you better. Wasnt thinking of any grand distance maybe just the Kawhia to Raglan loop but am open to suggestions.

Will give you a call tonight.

[Danger Dave]

Me and a couple of mates are going to be heading from Raglan to Kawhia on saturday as well, not sure what time yet as i'm still waiting for the confirmation

[dino3310]

Me and a couple of mates are going to be heading from Raglan to Kawhia on saturday as well, not sure what time yet as i'm still waiting for the confirmation

if you see a red and white flash of light on the coast road, dont worry its just MXNUT:crazy:
where as the red and white speed hump..... thats me:laugh:

[That looks like fun]

if you see a red and white flash of light on the coast road, dont worry its just MXNUT:crazy:
where as the red and white speed hump..... thats me:laugh:

Signs an bridges mate, I say no more :whistle:

[dino3310]

Signs an bridges mate, I say no more :whistle:

i shall make a sign and rename it "Colins Bridge" its right next to the "Beema" board drain

[MXNUT]

Right - I am thinking Pirongia west Rd to Oparau then through to Ragtown all the way along the Whaanga coast Rd.

Maybee leave just after lunch to get the afternoon sun :sunny::sunny::sunny:

Will talk to you today Dino

[MXNUT]

Right - I am thinking Pirongia west Rd to Oparau then through to Ragtown all the way along the Whaanga coast Rd.

Maybe leave just after lunch to get the afternoon sun :sunny::sunny::sunny:



Weather is shite out here today :( ( contrary to the forecast :mad:) will postpone the ride until sunday afternooon if any others want to join in

[dino3310]

Weather is shite out here today :( ( contrary to the forecast :mad:) will postpone the ride until sunday afternooon if any others want to join in

so what does this "have gone over to the dark side" mean? have you brought orange

[10bikekid]

so what does this "have gone over to the dark side" mean? have you brought orange

No not that :facepalm:

PS, weather is good here :shutup:

[dino3310]

well camp leader the weathers looking alrite..... same bat time bat place?

[dino3310]

well that sucked... half way up Pirongia west and the throttle cable broke, lucky it was on the way up,
turned around and adjusted the idle as i went through the gears, i think i managed 70klms at one stage.

cheers bro for following me home

[10bikekid]

well that sucked... half way up Pirongia west and the throttle cable broke, lucky it was on the way up,
turned around and adjusted the idle as i went through the gears, i think i managed 70klms at one stage.

cheers bro for following me home

What the mighty Honda breaking down :gob:

Not that I'm boasting but after about a zillion metal road corner exits The KTM's new DID Gold chain didn't even stretch ;)

[dino3310]

What the mighty Honda breaking down :gob:

Not that I'm boasting but after about a zillion metal road corner exits The KTM's new DID Gold chain didn't even stretch ;)

dont talk blasphemy the mighty XR didnt break down......i still rode her home, none of these new ride by wire bikes could acheive that if there throttle went down, actually not many bikes can do that full stop :yes:

gold chain :yawn: my $40 EK's are good enough for me, mine still going 20+ K


any photos from the Coro ride, hows that tyre holding up now theres some gravel klms on it

[That looks like fun]

Gold Chain, bah humbug :oi-grr:

Grasshopper, you did well to get most honorable Honda to home ahhso :headbang:

When you ride with gummy arm and no clutch cable home from mighty Wakato, then oh young gold chain, you will be on road to special place :cool:

My work here is done :scooter:

See ya next weekend Deano?

[G4L4XY]

Hey guys,

Is this the right area for Waikato rides. Just moved down from the big smoke and am on the lookout for some friends err people to ride with

[MXNUT]

Hey guys,

Is this the right area for Waikato rides.

Right place for Dirty rides ( leaving myself open there ) but wrong place for Tar babies:innocent:

[Odakyu-sen]

Has anyone ever ridden around the bottom of North Head (Kaipara Harbour)? I guess you would get on to the beach at the end of Pouto Road, and ride around and up towards Glinks Gully. https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=pouto+map&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x6d0c4472aa8de9db:0x500ef6143a2fa70,Pouto&gl=nz&ei=-QLuUcSvHoGsiAfz84DoBA&ved=0CCsQ8gEwAA

Even if you didn't make it all the way from Pouto to Glinks on the first attempt, you could check out the Pouto end at low tide to see if it would be feasible.

Since it's about 200 km from Auckland to Pouto, this is something that you wouldn't want to do in a single day. (It would be a big day out.)

Any thoughts? (Probably better for the warmer months ahead...)

[Oscar]

Has anyone ever ridden around the bottom of North Head (Kaipara Harbour)? I guess you would get on to the beach at the end of Pouto Road, and ride around and up towards Glinks Gully. https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=pouto+map&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x6d0c4472aa8de9db:0x500ef6143a2fa70,Pouto&gl=nz&ei=-QLuUcSvHoGsiAfz84DoBA&ved=0CCsQ8gEwAA

Even if you didn't make it all the way from Pouto to Glinks on the first attempt, you could check out the Pouto end at low tide to see if it would be feasible.

Since it's about 200 km from Auckland to Pouto, this is something that you wouldn't want to do in a single day. (It would be a big day out.)

Any thoughts? (Probably better for the warmer months ahead...)

Yes I have.
At the time I had no idea it was in the Waikato.

[Odakyu-sen]

Yes I have.
At the time I had no idea it was in the Waikato.

I know this is the Waikato group, but they have ranged as far North as Muriwai. (I wonder how far out of the Waikato Basin they are willing to venture?) If nothing comes of this, I may poke around in the Auckland / Warkworth / Northland groups. However, the Waikato riders are a fun bunch who like a challenge, so I'll see if anyone is interested.

[Oscar]

Would you recommend it?

I would recommend that you read the thread title.

[MXNUT]

I know this is the Waikato group, but they have ranged as far North as Muriwai. (I wonder how far out of the Waikato Basin they are willing to venture?) If nothing comes of this, I may poke around in the Auckland / Warkworth / Northland groups. However, the Waikato riders are a fun bunch who like a challenge, so I'll see if anyone is interested.

Send a PM to Chris.
If i remember correctly he organized an overnighter up there about 3 years ago.

Would be quite keen to get up that way again once it gets a bit lighter and warmer.

[Waihou Thumper]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-618433780.htm

I know you didn't want to venture down this route, but it is all kitted out ready to go for someone. The hard work has been done I guess?:)
Something for an aspiring Waikato rider perhaps? Dino?, trade the Red machine Honda in mate for another red machine Husqvarna....:)

[Night Falcon]

that's a sweet looking husky!

[Odakyu-sen]

Send a PM to Chris.
If i remember correctly he organized an overnighter up there about 3 years ago.

Would be quite keen to get up that way again once it gets a bit lighter and warmer.

Thanks for that. It's a summer adventure ride for sure. I'll give it a couple of months and then e-mail Chris.

In the meantime, back to the Waikato channel...

[dino3310]

Gold Chain, bah humbug :oi-grr:

Grasshopper, you did well to get most honorable Honda to home ahhso :headbang:

When you ride with gummy arm and no clutch cable home from mighty Wakato, then oh young gold chain, you will be on road to special place :cool:

My work here is done :scooter:

See ya next weekend Deano?

yes masa tankyou masa.... i learnt a lesson that day, better to clean the board drains then try and ride in them:msn-wink:

wont be there next weekend bro.... no pingers,+ the old lady's 60th

[That looks like fun]

yes masa tankyou masa.... i learnt a lesson that day, better to clean the board drains then try and ride in them:msn-wink:

wont be there next weekend bro.... no pingers,+ the old lady's 60th

Miss ya already :hug:

I shall send ya a post card :2thumbsup

As soon as my chocolate fish turn up from the South Island :headbang:

[dino3310]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-618433780.htm

I know you didn't want to venture down this route, but it is all kitted out ready to go for someone. The hard work has been done I guess?:)
Something for an aspiring Waikato rider perhaps? Dino?, trade the Red machine Honda in mate for another red machine Husqvarna....:)

naa mate i couldnt afford a gear box rebuild and its around the klms where some of them shit themselves, ive got no reason to part with the XR it does everything i need and some, plus it wouldnt be an upgrade from my point of view it would just be another bill.
... bike looks familiar, sure ive seen it before

[dino3310]

This thread has been tried before with not much interest :sick:, but i thought it might be worth another try.

Weather looking good for this coming weekend, thinking of a ride up the coast to port waikato and back if anyone is interested :innocent:

Be good to get a few more bikes along other than the normal trio :scooter::scooter::scooter:

well 'camp leader' 5 years 29 pages later, i think it was worth another try:banana:

[10bikekid]

Has anyone ever ridden around the bottom of North Head (Kaipara Harbour)? I guess you would get on to the beach at the end of Pouto Road, and ride around and up towards Glinks Gully. https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=pouto+map&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x6d0c4472aa8de9db:0x500ef6143a2fa70,Pouto&gl=nz&ei=-QLuUcSvHoGsiAfz84DoBA&ved=0CCsQ8gEwAA

Even if you didn't make it all the way from Pouto to Glinks on the first attempt, you could check out the Pouto end at low tide to see if it would be feasible.

Since it's about 200 km from Auckland to Pouto, this is something that you wouldn't want to do in a single day. (It would be a big day out.)

Any thoughts? (Probably better for the warmer months ahead...)


I know this is the Waikato group, but they have ranged as far North as Muriwai. (I wonder how far out of the Waikato Basin they are willing to venture?) If nothing comes of this, I may poke around in the Auckland / Warkworth / Northland groups. However, the Waikato riders are a fun bunch who like a challenge, so I'll see if anyone is interested.

Was up there about a month ago pretty much on a road ride and tide was wrong, got about 5ks around the beach at mid tide but it would be a sinch at low tide, awesome ride if you appreciate the tar twisties and old world scenery but would be a bit much for these Wiakato dudes. :shutup:

You can talk Auckland stuff here as well if you wish http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/159227-ABSAR-(Auckland-Based-Saturday-Adventure-Rides)/page3

[10bikekid]

dont talk blasphemy the mighty XR didnt break down......i still rode her home, none of these new ride by wire bikes could acheive that if there throttle went down, actually not many bikes can do that full stop :yes:

gold chain :yawn: my $40 EK's are good enough for me, mine still going 20+ K


any photos from the Coro ride, hows that tyre holding up now theres some gravel klms on it

Remember I'm an XR man from way back, and yer have pictures of ride :shifty:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/152312-Waikato-ADV-rides!?p=1130570049#post1130570049
Another pic you never seen before
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Kenda big block (front) is starting to bed in now (didn't like it at first on the road) but I'm pretty sure it saved me a few times on the so called big bike friendly wet forest tracks :shit:

[10bikekid]

Some pics of ride
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[10bikekid]

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[dino3310]

nice mate, big group:eek:

[10bikekid]

Yer, I counted to about 50 and got bored:eek5:, it was like being in a cool biker gang when arriving into the townships :Punk:

Good ride and that should scratch my riding itch for about a month now :blink:

Scenery was cool to though I hardly noticed:rolleyes:
<a href="http://s603.photobucket.com/user/800rider/media/Pictures066_zps3febca2a.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt119/800rider/Pictures066_zps3febca2a.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo Pictures066_zps3febca2a.jpg"/></a>

[dino3310]

cool biker gang:eek: almost looks like a greypower ride:bleh:
cant stand the big group rides myself
lot of chook chasers in there, no doubt you showed em how its done:msn-wink:

[10bikekid]

cool biker gang:eek: almost looks like a greypower ride:bleh:
cant stand the big group rides myself
lot of chook chasers in there, no doubt you showed em how its done:msn-wink:

They are the ones with all the money to buy those bikes.:crazy:

Would have rather the group was about half that size as its almost impossible to pass them all before the next check point when its your turn to be corner man (or so one of the other guys said :confused:)

In regard to KT and the chook chasers, it was harder than usual due to the slightly slippery forest trails, had a close call at the beginning of ride when MT90 rear cried enough and took the Big block Kender front along for the ride, near tried to snap my leg off trying to keep it all upright so felt discretion was needed after that:sweatdrop , though we did come good once things got drier.:yes:

I can see now why you guys ride those little bikes in these tighter damp conditions (most likely will be letting the DR loose with its Kenda trackmaster next time to save my legs and a bit of pride):woohoo:

[dino3310]

go the DRBIG:Punk:

[dino3310]

finally got out for a blat around the mountains today:Punk:
shite i get rusty when off the gravel for to long, took a couple hours to get the bike sliding and some confidence back:wings:
not enough of a fix though.... need more bike time

[10bikekid]

finally got out for a blat around the mountains today:Punk:
shite i get rusty when off the gravel for to long, took a couple hours to get the bike sliding and some confidence back:wings:
not enough of a fix though.... need more bike time

Give me a week or two to rest up and will come practice with you :headbang:

[dino3310]

sounds like a plan

[Eddieb]

Dino, you wanted somewhere new to ride.

Maretoto track, lower coromandel area somewhere.


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

[dino3310]

Knarly stuff eddie, might be a trailer there in full off-road kit.

keen for a summer attack on thompsons prolly late January, ride over gas up/lunch then ride back :headbang:, can be done, done it before, been a long time though but definitely keen to blow it over this summer, hopefully another drought will get it dry enough

[MXNUT]

Long range weather forecast for Sunday the 11th is looking OK :sunny::sunny::sunny:

Was thinking of a trek up the coast to Port Waikato, a play :scooter:on the sand dunes and back home again.

Any other local riders keen or any Jaffa`s that want to come down and meet us half way ?????:innocent:

[dino3310]

i thought ya wern't allowed bikes on the dunes up there anymore:no: just the beach.

not sure if i can make it sunday

which long range forecast are you looking at:confused:

[Odakyu-sen]

Long range weather forecast for Sunday the 11th is looking OK :sunny::sunny::sunny:

Was thinking of a trek up the coast to Port Waikato, a play :scooter:on the sand dunes and back home again.
:

The long-range weather forecast is not too flash for Sunday, though (looks worse for Saturday...) Low tide at Port Waikato is around 6:26 p.m. on Sunday. I should have the KLR back from its service and may be up for a ride on Sunday...

[MXNUT]

which long range forecast are you looking at:confused:


The long-range weather forecast is not too flash for Sunday, though (looks worse for Saturday...

Looking at this forecast here http://www.weathermap.co.nz/general-weather/new-zealand/raglan :sunny::sunny::sunny::bash:

Looks fine to me :yes:

[dino3310]

not looking good for me at this stage, i gotta finish this project at home:facepalm:

[Steelie]

Unlikely starter. But will keep an eye on it if it's not to early. Function on Saturday Night. :drinkup:

[MXNUT]

Have to concede, the latest forcast is looking pretty crap :sick:

Will try again for next weekend :corn::corn:

[dino3310]

only the scattered light stuff mate

[MXNUT]

Long range weather forecast for Sunday the 11th is looking OK :sunny::sunny::sunny:

Was thinking of a trek up the coast to Port Waikato, a play :scooter:on the sand dunes and back home again.

Any other local riders keen or any Jaffa`s that want to come down and meet us half way ?????:innocent:


Anyone else keen to try for this Sunday, weather at this stage looking better than last weekend <_<

Otherwise i will go for a ride with all my other mates :no::no:

[Eddieb]

I'm going to be hungover on Sunday probably.

[dino3310]

was thinking about it bro but looks like we got some whanau coming over this weekend:oi-grr:

[tri boy]

I wobbled out through Pirongia/Okuparta/Operau/Old Raglan/Slippery creek,(whoosed out on get my toes wet)/Bridal Veil/Waitetuna Valley, and home to Te Pahu.:scooter:
Piggy done good, and only one senior moment.
Few wash outs here n there but no traffic and no dust.;)

[dino3310]

after the whanau left this afternoon i was gonna shoot out yours for a coffee, got half way up old mountain and pulled the pin.... after the third car came at me on a right hander on my side i thought F it someones telling me not to ride today:oi-grr: so i u turned and nana'd home:sweatdrop.
one thing i love about the piggy is when ya have to detour sideways into a drain the suspention soaks it up and spits ya out back onto the road like a pro:woohoo:

[10bikekid]

after the whanau left this afternoon i was gonna shoot out yours for a coffee, got half way up old mountain and pulled the pin.... after the third car came at me on a right hander on my side i thought F it someones telling me not to ride today:oi-grr: so i u turned and nana'd home:sweatdrop.
one thing i love about the piggy is when ya have to detour sideways into a drain the suspention soaks it up and spits ya out back onto the road like a pro:woohoo:

Funny that, I had 3 cars on my side of the road in the Hunuas on Sunday and then one mistake on my part on motorway, just as well I was already heading home on the last one so I didn't need to turn around :rolleyes:

Lessons learned stay left when going right and don't try to shoot the gap with winter gloves on in slowing traffic :(

[dachops]

Sorry if I'm in the wrong place I'm new to adventure ridding but just got my first BMW Dakar and I'm looking for people in the Waikato to join on rides with so if anyone can point me in the correct direction I will try and not get too lost thanks

[dino3310]

Sorry if I'm in the wrong place I'm new to adventure ridding but just got my first BMW Dakar and I'm looking for people in the Waikato to join on rides with so if anyone can point me in the correct direction I will try and not get too lost thanks

welome dachops
your in the right place mate. just a bit quiet being winter and most of us are nanas. :lol:

[Waihou Thumper]

welome dachops
your in the right place mate. just a bit quiet being winter and most of us are nanas. :lol:

and the ones that aren't? Who? are trying to survive in this harsh world! :niceone:

[10bikekid]

Sorry if I'm in the wrong place I'm new to adventure ridding but just got my first BMW Dakar and I'm looking for people in the Waikato to join on rides with so if anyone can point me in the correct direction I will try and not get too lost thanks

Hi from the North Jaffa Wiakatiates,:niceone: will be seeing you soon if the Southerners get their act together :rolleyes:

[Waihou Thumper]

Hi from the North Jaffa Wiakatiates,:niceone:

Lay offa that West Auckland herbs will ya. it is affecting your typing....:weird::)

[10bikekid]

Lay offa that West Auckland herbs will ya. it is affecting your typing....:weird::)

That reminds me, had a hard day so time for a sip of Northshore Chardonnay with some blue vein ;)

[dino3310]

That reminds me, had a hard day so time for a sip of Northshore Chardonnay with some blue vein ;)

down here mate its a bottle of Wakatoo and a pie:niceone:

[10bikekid]

down here mate its a bottle of Wakatoo and a pie:niceone:

What before you go to bed :crazy:

and I was kidding about the Blue Vein, its really just a slab of tasty :shifty:

[dino3310]

What before you go to bed :crazy:

and I was kidding about the Blue Vein, it really just a slab of tasty :shifty:

oh before bed! well for me its normally a sherry and diazepam:yawn:

[Eddieb]

Had a nice ride over Old Mountain Road, Bridal Veil Falls Road and round the coast back up to Ragtown today.

Found a couple of roads to investigate the legality of thanks to a local farmer I was talking to as well.

[dino3310]

Had a nice ride over Old Mountain Road, Bridal Veil Falls Road and round the coast back up to Ragtown today.

Found a couple of roads to investigate the legality of thanks to a local farmer I was talking to as well.

they wernt paper roads were they

[dino3310]

might head over to thompsons in an hour ....Keen?

you home today waihou thumper?

[dino3310]

im off, flick me a txt if we can catch up:scooter:

[dino3310]

well that was a shite load of fun. saw a couple of dads and kids. one group of young ffellas and there chook chasers covered in mud. everybody was yahooing and having a blast.
couple of chewed up by 4x4 spots . greasier than fonzies hair in places. and lots of mud. the shinko 244 on the back got through it all ok but i did miss the s12 . will post up some proof when the kids get of the big computer

[dino3310]

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[dino3310]

stopped for a durrie 1/2 way, nobs full off clay mud
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stop at the stream to get the mud off the lights etc
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[fridayflash]

good stuff dino..is that the T/A side or the katikati side? ive never ridden it but have been meaning too forever

[dino3310]

just the ta side bro, i havent tackled the eastern side for a few years, gonna do it this summer though, its been calling me the last year or so:wacko: :laugh:
used to ride over from the kati side and gas up have a feed at TA then ride back over then home to Papamoa back in the eighties and 90s so its long over due.
will scout it out in the spring with the rifle:shifty:

[Horney1]

welome dachops
your in the right place mate. just a bit quiet being winter and most of us are nanas. :lol:


Well what do you expect Dino, its been raining! :laugh: ( & its not quite the same two up now)

Gidday dachops. We'll no doubt catch up sometime & show you some roads. Some nice country roads out there but many are sealed these days. Its a cracker day so I might head out to Raglan..

[10bikekid]

Nice Dino :Punk:

Wonder how something with 100hp, 220kg and a Scorpian MT90 rear tire thats done 7000k would have handled that :facepalm:

[dino3310]

Nice Dino :Punk:

Wonder how something with 100hp, 220kg and a Scorpian MT90 rear tire thats done 7000k would have handled that :facepalm:

ask Horney1 he did it:headbang:

proof:yes:
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was a bit drier that day

[10bikekid]

Phew,:sweatdrop for minute there I thought he had ridden it wet with you the other day, my manhood would have been considerable threatened if he had :facepalm:) wet is like Ice for me with that MT90 on :crazy:
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With the DR that is a different matter, bring it:ride:
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[Horney1]

Phew,:sweatdrop for minute there I thought he had ridden it wet with you the other day, my manhood would have been considerable threatened if he had :facepalm:) wet is like Ice for me with that MT90 on :crazy:


With the DR that is a different matter, bring it:ride:



Haha, do it tbk! You'd probably do better than me! :laugh: I'd look at a fresh Dunlop Rally Raid or TKC80 in the wet though (and a pusher on standby!). It was a bit of a handful with the rocks and stop start EFI. Yours might be a bit smoother on and off the throttle??

[fridayflash]

just the ta side bro, i havent tackled the eastern side for a few years, gonna do it this summer though, its been calling me the last year or so:wacko: :laugh:
used to ride over from the kati side and gas up have a feed at TA then ride back over then home to Papamoa back in the eighties and 90s so its long over due.
will scout it out in the spring with the rifle:shifty:

if you were gunna do the eastern side, would you make it a round trip and go up and over to waikato side? id be keen to blast up for a go at it sometime this spring/summer with a bit of advanced warning if anybody was keen

[GPS MAN]

I'm keen! Keep me posted!!!

[Horney1]

if you were gunna do the eastern side, would you make it a round trip and go up and over to waikato side? id be keen to blast up for a go at it sometime this spring/summer with a bit of advanced warning if anybody was keen


Hi FF, I haven't been there but my understanding is that the eastern side is very boggy with deep holes (read lakes). So I guess it depends on what you ride there and the meat on your tyres. I'd probably look at it if I had an enduro bike but not with the 990 (at this stage). What d ya reckon Dino, sound like your picture of it?

[Eddieb]

Wonder if my trials bike could make the return trip on a tank of gas, or with a 2 litre of premix in a backpack

[Oscar]

Wonder if my trials bike could make the return trip on a tank of gas, or with a 2 litre of premix in a backpack

Gimme a shout if your going to do that, I'll take my Gas Gas.

[10bikekid]

Count DRBig in (with enough notice to fit new rear Kenda Trackmaster):headbang:

or YZ290 if I want to cheat :bleh:

[10bikekid]

Haha, do it tbk! You'd probably do better than me! :laugh: I'd look at a fresh Dunlop Rally Raid or TKC80 in the wet though (and a pusher on standby!). It was a bit of a handful with the rocks and stop start EFI. Yours might be a bit smoother on and off the throttle??

MR 990 injected I'm Not sure if carbs can make up for my less than 6 foot tall and under 90kg frame (am working out:apumpin: profusely at gym to resolve this but fear its not enough to tackle wet clay on my bemouth <_<with MT90 rear that is a must for my high mileage road use:violin:)

[dino3310]

Hi FF, I haven't been there but my understanding is that the eastern side is very boggy with deep holes (read lakes). So I guess it depends on what you ride there and the meat on your tyres. I'd probably look at it if I had an enduro bike but not with the 990 (at this stage). What d ya reckon Dino, sound like your picture of it?

yip, even when its dry its wet.
but thats the challenge, nothing like coming out the other side covered in shit and still smiling with ya mates next to ya:headbang:

[Horney1]

MR 990 injected I'm Not sure if carbs can make up for my less than 6 foot tall and under 90kg frame (am working out:apumpin: profusely at gym to resolve this but fear its not enough to tackle wet clay on my bemouth <_<with MT90 rear that is a must for my high mileage road use:violin:)

Yep. Know that feeling.


Hey Eddie, how many k's do you get out of a tank on the trials bike and how many litres is it? One of those is on my wish list to.

[dino3310]

. I'd probably look at it if I had an enduro bike but not with the 990 (at this stage). What d ya reckon Dino, ?

agree with that mate, you would need a digger to pull that bad boy out of the mud


Count DRBig in (with enough notice to fit new rear Kenda Trackmaster):headbang:

or YZ290 if I want to cheat :bleh:

YZ YZ YZ YZ

lighter the better, even the XR6 is a little piggy, wouldnt mind doing it on an AGG or postie bike.:yes:

[Eddieb]

Yep. Know that feeling.


Hey Eddie, how many k's do you get out of a tank on the trials bike and how many litres is it? One of those is on my wish list to.

I've no idea. This is sad but the bike came partially gassed and I haven't emptied that tank yet.

[Waihou Thumper]

Leslie - Cecil - Galaxy Roads, trip around the circuit, nowhere in particular but staying off main routes...
Anyone keen?

[Waihou Thumper]

I've no idea. This is sad but the bike came partially gassed and I haven't emptied that tank yet.

Must have a great range then..:) Oh wait, you mean you haven't ridden it much at all....:nya:
Bit like me...

[dino3310]

Leslie - Cecil - Galaxy Roads, trip around the circuit, nowhere in particular but staying off main routes...
Anyone keen?

wont have any pingers left bro, off to the footy:drinknsin

[10bikekid]

Leslie - Cecil - Galaxy Roads, trip around the circuit, nowhere in particular but staying off main routes...
Anyone keen?

Just done it on google earth and tired now :yawn: (did a couple hundred ks on DR today as well, might report at ABSAR)

What bike you taking

[Waihou Thumper]

Just done it on google earth and tired now :yawn: (did a couple hundred ks on DR today as well, might report at ABSAR)

What bike you taking

The DR800 mate....Keen? could meet somewhere?

[fridayflash]

Hi FF, I haven't been there but my understanding is that the eastern side is very boggy with deep holes (read lakes). So I guess it depends on what you ride there and the meat on your tyres. I'd probably look at it if I had an enduro bike but not with the 990 (at this stage). What d ya reckon Dino, sound like your picture of it?

i thought id use dr650...with mt21 on the rear and 14/44 gearing its 'ok' in the rough n muddy stuff..but sounds like i might have to rustle up a traillie..and as fate would have it i just sold my sons crf230 due to lack of use (and to re-claim a few dad dollars). hey wade (gpsman) im guessin you'd ride the katoom? jealous:devil2:

[10bikekid]

The DR800 mate....Keen? could meet somewhere?


Sorry mate, no points left,:oi-grr: we need to coordinate a Saturday when we can all meet up :woohoo:

[Oscar]

HMCC Swap meet on Sunday. Are any of you ghey bastids going?

[dino3310]

HMCC Swap meet on Sunday. Are any of you ghey bastids going?

wheres that get held mate, never been to one so might show up for a nosey

[Oscar]

Here ya go:

http://www.hamiltonmcc.org.nz/anytime/uploads/anytime520b4ae6e940di520

[dino3310]

cheers mate thanks for the info

MMmmmm wonder if anyone would be mad enough to swap my XR for there Tiger:laugh:

looks like a goodie

triboy to the bat phone

[Eddieb]

HMCC Swap meet on Sunday. Are any of you ghey bastids going?

Yeah I'm going, not at 7:30am though.

[MXNUT]

In :sunny:sunny Whangarei at the moment for work this week.

Thought it would be rude not to bring the bike as the northland ADV ride is on this weekend :niceone:

Looks like the weather is going to come to the party for us too.

Been looking forward to it all week, its been hard to concentrate on work really :facepalm:

[Waihou Thumper]

its been hard to concentrate on work really :facepalm:

So, normal day at the office Mark..:)

[10bikekid]

In :sunny:sunny Whangarei at the moment for work this week.

Thought it would be rude not to bring the bike as the northland ADV ride is on this weekend :niceone:

Looks like the weather is going to come to the party for us too.

Been looking forward to it all week, its been hard to concentrate on work really :facepalm:

Remember its not a race with those guys:nono: your just out to look at scenery ( yer right:facepalm: )

[MXNUT]

Any of you Waikato boys up for a ride this weekend.:innocent:

Not fussed when or where to, but keen to get out for a scoot :scooter:

If not then it will have to be a dirt bike weekend, as there is a trail ride on in Tauranga on Saturday