Waikato ADV rides! [Archive] - Page 3

oneblackflag

3rd October 2013, 23:35

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

Hi what's the trail ride btw? Could be keen for the sunday if you don't mind a noob tagging along:sweatdrop

MXNUT

4th October 2013, 16:49

Hi, might be keen on Sunday?

Hi what's the trail ride btw? Could be keen for the sunday if you don't mind a noob tagging along:sweatdrop

Hey Guys, sunday would suit me best too.

Have several options, depending on how much riding you want to do.

Round the Mountain Kawhia to Raglan or visa versa - about 4 hours.

Or Port Waikato & back taking in two different routes.About 6 hours.

Or other options herading south towards Te Kuiti & Pio Pio.

Trail ride was at TECT park in tauranga, but just this afternoon they have cancelled.

Let me know. We could meet at the WhataWhata service station.

Kaituna

4th October 2013, 16:54

Yeh gidday Dino :) still here. Been bikeless for a couple of years but back into it again.

Not fussed about what route to do on Sunday, and might have a brand spanker along with his shiny new KLR so open to whatever. I do like a bit of rough stuff though.....

dino3310

4th October 2013, 18:48

in for maybe half a day Sunday, depends what time ya heading off

Kaituna

4th October 2013, 21:48

in for maybe half a day Sunday, depends what time ya heading off
What are you riding now Deno?

MXNUT

5th October 2013, 07:08

How does 10.00 am Sunday leaving from the service station at the 2 Whata`s sound :scooter::woohoo:

dino3310

5th October 2013, 08:15

What are you riding now Deno?

i real pig of a thing:laugh:
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dino3310

5th October 2013, 08:18

How does 10.00 am Sunday leaving from the service station at the 2 Whata`s sound :scooter::woohoo:

i was hoping for a 730-800, oh well guess i'll just have to sleep in and meet ya all at 10:rolleyes:

Kaituna

5th October 2013, 13:32

i real pig of a thing:laugh:
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I Like :) I also have your pigs second cousin so our bikes might try and mate with each other. I have a friend that bought a nice new DR650 this morning and needs to find his nuts so he will be joining us as well. See you guys at Whatawhata at 10:00 ish hours.

oneblackflag

5th October 2013, 15:51

Doesn't look like I'll make it. Passed the basic handling test today but there wasn't time to do the theory + I replaced the massive stock tail light thingy yesterday for the DRC one, looks good but the bloody stock flashers don't fit so I'd be a magnet for the 5 Oh :Oops:

Kaituna

5th October 2013, 16:28

oneblackflag

5th October 2013, 16:33

Harden up bro :) Not many cops where we are going. (never seen one yet)

Ha true, yea its more getting out there thats a risk im east of hamilton...

dino3310

6th October 2013, 17:45

awesome day fellas, been a while so was good to blow the cobwebs out.
great catching up again Kaituna and good to see an old domie out there doing the biz.
Chris pleasure to meet you mate.
MXNUT.... always a pleasure seeing you fade into the distance:D

DRSwede

6th October 2013, 19:03

Great ride guys, had a blast. Good to meet you all. Need a knobbier front tyre and some bigger balls :)
//kris

5150

7th October 2013, 18:48

oneblackflag

7th October 2013, 18:54

What route did you take in the end? Got my licence and flashers sorted today so im ready to :headbang:

dino3310

7th October 2013, 19:46

It was good catching up with you boys in Whatawhata. Sounds like you had fun.

yeah awesome mate, hey that thruxton of yours is a stunner OH and that sound:drool: ....luv those parallel twins
So when ya getting another ADV ride... Scrambler maybe

Kaituna

7th October 2013, 21:42

What route did you take in the end? Got my licence and flashers sorted today so im ready to :headbang:

Didn't see a single federalee. Never mind :) We went to Port Waikato via every conceivable gravel back road possible. It was 300 km's total for the day. Some of the roads were in need of a bit of repair and reminded me of some of the roads I encountered in Vietnam. Look forward to seeing along next time mate.

5150

8th October 2013, 05:14

yeah awesome mate, hey that thruxton of yours is a stunner OH and that sound:drool: ....luv those parallel twins
So when ya getting another ADV ride... Scrambler maybe

It's actually a Bonnie, but it had shitloads thrown at it. Thruxton rear end just makes it look that much cooler me thinks. Well, when i saw you boys I was on my way to Oscars to pick up my new errr ..... "Adventure" bike.

The sidecar unit if it can be classed as ADV might be just fun for gravel and lighter off road stuff. If I learn how to ride it in a straight line first that is. :cool:

dino3310

8th October 2013, 16:17

It's actually a Bonnie, but it had shitloads thrown at it. Thruxton rear end just makes it look that much cooler me thinks. Well, when i saw you boys I was on my way to Oscars to pick up my new errr ..... "Adventure" bike.

The sidecar unit if it can be classed as ADV might be just fun for gravel and lighter off road stuff. If I learn how to ride it in a straight line first that is. :cool:

what that Defphner twin :eek:

5150

8th October 2013, 17:45

what that Defphner twin :eek:

Yup. The one and only

dino3310

12th October 2013, 17:47

any of you fellas got a size large MX helmet lying around gathering dust, you know the one ya missus keeps telling you to chuck out:laugh:

Waihou Thumper

13th October 2013, 14:52

any of you fellas got a size large MX helmet lying around gathering dust, you know the one ya missus keeps telling you to chuck out:laugh:

Yep, got two, black one and a white one. Going cheap to you mate if you want one. Couple of small holes in one where I mounted the Camera (taped over, wouldn't notice), the other had a brush with a wire fence on the 42nd awhile back :) Tried and tested, both...:) They are HJC, XL (small fit) and in shiny excellent condition apart from a couple of battle scars...

dino3310

13th October 2013, 16:43

Yep, got two, black one and a white one. Going cheap to you mate if you want one. Couple of small holes in one where I mounted the Camera (taped over, wouldn't notice), the other had a brush with a wire fence on the 42nd awhile back :) Tried and tested, both...:) They are HJC, XL (small fit) and in shiny excellent condition apart from a couple of battle scars...

yeah mate keen as

Kaituna

13th October 2013, 22:08

dino3310

14th October 2013, 17:21

nice mate:niceone:
photo 6 is a goodie

Danger Dave

16th October 2013, 15:42

Anyone keen for a ride this sunday the 20th? will be just a few hours in the morning starting about 9ish around pironga-kawhia-raglan ways, let me know :niceone:

dino3310

16th October 2013, 17:35

im out mate, got the teenager with me this weekend so im going bush:shifty:

kaituna to the bat phone

10bikekid

16th October 2013, 19:41

im out mate, got the teenager with me this weekend so im going bush:shifty:

kaituna to the bat phone

Good on you Dino,:niceone: was out at Woodhill Forrest last week on MX bike so will be doing family stuff this weekend also and have already had to passed up road ride to Taupo for this Sat :rolleyes:

10bikekid

16th October 2013, 19:44

Went for a quick ride around Mt Karioi today with DRSwede on his well set up DR650. Dodged all of the rain and had a great ride. We are so lucky in Hamilton to be surrounded by all this gravel and open country right on our back door step.
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Hey that's my old Domi. I know I know they all look the same :drool:
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oneblackflag

17th October 2013, 19:37

Bit of a ride today testing out the WRr, from lake Waikare over to Patetonga ways, some nice twisty sealed country roads then through some pretty tight gravel.

I seem to have the hang of the seal now but once I got into the tight gravel section I found my skills lacking quite a bit (neary bailed a few times :shit:), kept locking up the rear when downshifting or breaking coming into tight corners, still getting used to riding in my mx boots and getting my rev matching right. Hopefully once I get out on a ride with you guys I can get some pointers :ride:.

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oneblackflag

17th October 2013, 19:38

Anyone keen for a ride this sunday the 20th? will be just a few hours in the morning starting about 9ish around pironga-kawhia-raglan ways, let me know :niceone:

Could be keen. where would you like to meet up?

dino3310

17th October 2013, 19:55

Bit of a ride today testing out the WRr, from lake Waikare over to Patetonga ways, some nice twisty sealed country roads then through some pretty tight gravel.

I seem to have the hang of the seal now but once I got into the tight gravel section I found my skills lacking quite a bit (neary bailed a few times :shit:), kept locking up the rear when downshifting or breaking coming into tight corners,

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that rear tyre wont help you much going into gravel corners, especially with the light arse end of the WR, maybe just steer with the rear:headbang:

just keep riding mate you'll get used to it.

oneblackflag

17th October 2013, 20:30

that rear tyre wont help you much going into gravel corners, especially with the light arse end of the WR, maybe just steer with the rear:headbang:

just keep riding mate you'll get used to it.

Yea I didn't want to be a :baby: and say it was the tyre.... but since you said it I'll roll with it:whistle:

Kaituna

17th October 2013, 21:04

Anyone keen for a ride this sunday the 20th? will be just a few hours in the morning starting about 9ish around pironga-kawhia-raglan ways, let me know :niceone:

Could be keen for a lap. Maybe the Kawhia area? I did the Raglan stuff twice in the last few weeks. Looks like oneblackflag might be in as well? Let me know.

Danger Dave

18th October 2013, 09:13

Could be keen. where would you like to meet up?

Could be keen for a lap. Maybe the Kawhia area? I did the Raglan stuff twice in the last few weeks. Looks like oneblackflag might be in as well? Let me know.

Sweet, how about we meet at the Mobil in Pirongia at say 9 then i was thinking maybe going through Pirongia west road to Oparau then head down the kawhia to raglan road then turn off and do the whanga coast road, how does that sound? I am open to other options if theres some other roads that you guys want to do.

dino3310

18th October 2013, 14:37

Yea I didn't want to be a :baby: and say it was the tyre.... but since you said it I'll roll with it:whistle:

as long as you got a good aggressive front tyre you can slide the arse around

Kaituna

18th October 2013, 15:42

Sweet, how about we meet at the Mobil in Pirongia at say 9 then i was thinking maybe going through Pirongia west road to Oparau then head down the kawhia to raglan road then turn off and do the whanga coast road, how does that sound? I am open to other options if theres some other roads that you guys want to do.

That sounds like a great plan. I'm in. See you then.

Come on Dino...........you know you want toooooo.

dino3310

18th October 2013, 16:13

That sounds like a great plan. I'm in. See you then.

Come on Dino...........you know you want toooooo.

i do but the boys counting on me, plus ive gottin a bit ill so a ride would be a struggle at the mo:baby:

oneblackflag

18th October 2013, 16:13

Sweet, how about we meet at the Mobil in Pirongia at say 9 then i was thinking maybe going through Pirongia west road to Oparau then head down the kawhia to raglan road then turn off and do the whanga coast road, how does that sound? I am open to other options if theres some other roads that you guys want to do.

Sounds good. Is my 170k range going to be an issue? Gas stops on they way?

Kaituna

18th October 2013, 17:34

Sounds good. Is my 170k range going to be an issue? Gas stops on they way?
You will be fine. My bike also suffers from small tank syndrome.

dino3310

18th October 2013, 19:25

Sounds good. Is my 170k range going to be an issue? Gas stops on they way?

http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Mikemike
gas stop at pirongia, oparau and Rags or 2whatas.
around 195kms 2whata to 2whata

Kaituna

20th October 2013, 16:05

http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Mikemike
gas stop at pirongia, oparau and Rags or 2whatas.
around 195kms 2whata to 2whata

That proposed route was close Dino :) We had a whale of a time. 5 of us in the end. oneblackflag well and truly joined the ranks of adventure bike rider and added a whole bunch of nice new bits of character to his bike. Both sides of his bike. Well done mate :)

oneblackflag

20th October 2013, 18:45

That proposed route was close Dino :) We had a whale of a time. 5 of us in the end. oneblackflag well and truly joined the ranks of adventure bike rider and added a whole bunch of nice new bits of character to his bike. Both sides of his bike. Well done mate :)

Haha yea bloody good day. Been itching to get the plastics scuffed in:shit:. The Mrs is far from impressed though :oi-grr:.

Great meeting you fullas, look forward to the next ride..... hopefully with a new set of bars etc etc.

oneblackflag

20th October 2013, 19:45

as long as you got a good aggressive front tyre you can slide the arse around

Yea... I dont, paid for that on the ride today :weep:

dino3310

21st October 2013, 11:34

Bugga... been there
Nothing worse than the front going, the rears alrite you can control that and end up having fun with it but when the front goes its a nasty feeling as ya go splat.

Kaituna

24th October 2013, 21:35

Yea... I dont, paid for that on the ride today :weep:

Bring on the weekend!!

oneblackflag

25th October 2013, 20:10

Bring on the weekend!!

Hell yea! Got a conti twinduro on the front now, feels pretty good, had to better than the bald one.... have a michelin ac10 for the back which is gonna be a bit of an overkill (didn't realise how aggressive they were).

What was the proposed route Mr Dominator?

dino3310

25th October 2013, 21:24

have a michelin ac10 for the back which is gonna be a bit of an overkill (didn't realise how aggressive they were).

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that wont last long:laugh: only got 2.5k out of mine.
most excellent for the front though... cheap to:2thumbsup

oneblackflag

25th October 2013, 22:22

that wont last long:laugh: only got 2.5k out of mine.
most excellent for the front though... cheap to:2thumbsup

May just have to keep the AC10 for a dirty weekend type senario :msn-wink:

dino3310

26th October 2013, 07:36

actually come to think of it the first time i used AC10s was on the king country ride and they where perfect for the 42nd, i never had any issues with them and had more traction than most, just watch that rear on the wet seal it'll let go real quick.
one of these on the rear will serve you well for adv riding http://www.bits4bikes.co.nz/ab4btyres/shinko-dual-sport-tyres/2681.aspx
im running one on the rear and ac10 on the front, ya get good milage out of the 244 good bang for buck.
from the words of the Doctor, put something you trust on the front and a round black rubber thing on the back:lol:

i wont be riding this weekend, still a bit crook:baby:

Kaituna

26th October 2013, 18:17

May just have to keep the AC10 for a dirty weekend type senario :msn-wink:

Text message sent bro. I feel a Coromandel loop in my waters. Probably about 30-35% gravel with plenty of coffee and gas stops. Meet at your place? You live in North Hamilton so that would make sense?
Let me know okay?

dino3310

26th October 2013, 21:01

go for a play up thompsons.

Keithf

27th October 2013, 20:33

go for a play up thompsons.

is that rideable on adventure bike these days?

oneblackflag

27th October 2013, 20:49

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Sweet little ride up to Fletcher Bay :yes: + the 309 .... I'm buggered :yawn:

oneblackflag

27th October 2013, 20:53

is that rideable on adventure bike these days?

Im sure my little Wr would do it... Your bike would be cheating..

Eddieb

28th October 2013, 08:55

is that rideable on adventure bike these days?

I had a 1981 R80G/S up there a couple of years ago. It was pretty rutted but ridable.

Waihou Thumper

28th October 2013, 09:51

I had a 1981 R80G/S up there a couple of years ago. It was pretty rutted but ridable.

and a DR 750s, aprilia Tuareg 600 and a KTM 950 :) Was rideable - Just....wouldn't go there on a weekend or public holiday though. Too many hoons (not Dino of course) :gob: think it is a one way track, likelihood of accidents is increased ten fold....

Oscar

28th October 2013, 10:12

is that rideable on adventure bike these days?

With a big tyre and excessive horsepower, anything is rideable.

dino3310

28th October 2013, 11:18

is that rideable on adventure bike these days?

western side - YES
eastern side - wait for a long dry spell

traffic aint that bad, most people are courteous, like any where ya get the odd hoon but most of the time its pretty good, its not a high speed track so ya get a lot of dads and their boys, hot afternoons on an adv bike will get ya sweating like a fat man but early morning its quite lovely up there.
i dragged horney1 up there on his 990 with a worn scorpian only had to push him twice:laugh:
all in all its got a reputation worse than it is, normally brought on by nanas sitting at home dreaming of easy roads and lattes.... each to there own try it you will either be into it or not:msn-wink:

Kaituna

28th October 2013, 14:30

Didn't have time to take a look yesterday and it would have been too wet anyway. It was pissing down most of the day at Thompson track. Nice and fine up the coromandel though. Should have come Dino!

dino3310

28th October 2013, 14:55

. Nice and fine up the coromandel though. Should have come Dino!

too crook mate, been out of action since that last ride:baby:

Oscar

28th October 2013, 15:39

western side - YES
eastern side - wait for a long dry spell

traffic aint that bad, most people are courteous, like any where ya get the odd hoon but most of the time its pretty good, its not a high speed track so ya get a lot of dads and their boys, hot afternoons on an adv bike will get ya sweating like a fat man but early morning its quite lovely up there.
i dragged horney1 up there on his 990 with a worn scorpian only had to push him twice:laugh:
all in all its got a reputation worse than it is, normally brought on by nanas sitting at home dreaming of easy roads and lattes.... each to there own try it you will either be into it or not:msn-wink:

The late Ricky Havoc and friends took a bog standard Toyota Starlet over that track.

dino3310

28th October 2013, 15:50

been up there in an old mates lada, use to see a few cars up there in the 80s-90s

i think the reputation is bigger that what the track really is:blink:

Kaituna

28th October 2013, 15:51

been up there in an old mates lada, use to see a few cars up there in the 80s-90s

i think the reputation is bigger that what the track really is:blink:

That's because all of the best holes are full of old cars....;)

dino3310

28th October 2013, 15:56

That's because all of the best holes are full of old cars....;)

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could be right mate.

thats the main problem up there is them holes keep getting deeper, i notest last time i was up there, there were a couple of holes on our side getting deeper, you'd have to pick the right line in a cage or it would be out with the shovel and winch.

actually come to think of it, one ride up there last year there was a 4x4 on a side track that was half buried, i think they ended up getting a dozer up there to drag it out. Them side tracks are the ones that get ya

dino3310

29th October 2013, 17:12

anyone here work at Fonterra waitoa? or know somebody up the ladder:msn-wink:

MXNUT

30th October 2013, 08:28

anyone here work at Fonterra waitoa? or know somebody up the ladder:msn-wink:

Why ??????:blank:

dino3310

30th October 2013, 16:07

Why ??????:blank:

done the phone interview, need a good word in someones ear to help me get in to the next interview would be a Major help - then my charming good looks and charisma will do the rest:laugh:

Keithf

30th October 2013, 16:48

Im sure my little Wr would do it... Your bike would be cheating..

I should change the photo- just sold the WR and bought and adventure bike and looking for places to ride. I last went over that track years ago

10bikekid

30th October 2013, 18:27

done the phone interview, need a good word in someones ear to help me get in to the next interview would be a Major help - then my charming good looks and charisma will do the rest:laugh:

Beats me why they couldn't tell all that on the phone and just give you the job :rolleyes:

dino3310

31st October 2013, 15:55

i wish mate i wish

dino3310

1st November 2013, 19:23

MMMmmm watercress is in season 289268

oneblackflag

1st November 2013, 22:51

MMMmmm watercress is in season 289268

Hey Dino, Is that watercress scallop and dog bone by any chance?

Kaituna

1st November 2013, 23:26

Hey Dino, Is that watercress scolop and dog bone ny any chance?

Looks like beef bones, dough boys and watercress to me :) Yum

oneblackflag

1st November 2013, 23:31

Looks like beef bones, dough boys and watercress to me :) Yum

Sorry GF Korean... they love the dog... apparently its like Viagra.. :msn-wink:

dino3310

1st November 2013, 23:47

Yeah bro watercress doughboys and bacon bones... my favourite....my third plate full too :drool:

That looks like fun

2nd November 2013, 05:10

Ah yes, Watercress :love: Every year we spray the big drains south of fonganui, every year someone abuses use for spraying a food source. here are some of our standard replys <_<
Its blocking the drains, you need to eat faster :bleh:
Supermarket giants are paying for this to be done to increase thier turnover :banana:
Its because they took the flouride out of the water, we now have to add it to the food chain here :nya:
And my personal favorite, they (yes the mysterious they are involved) are trying to create a strain of superbeings, we are spraying experimental growth and mind control hormones. :Punk:

dino3310

2nd November 2013, 09:33

if only hornwart and egeria tasted so good, i would be harvesting not spraying and making a killing at the markets

tri boy

2nd November 2013, 10:31

Kanny chucked my lambs tails out:cry:
But then she hooked into a nice snapper head.
Eels are still in the creek Dino.:drool:

dino3310

2nd November 2013, 15:33

any watercress up there cuz, might have to make a weekend of it soon... eels beer and boil up:Punk:

so is the XR back up and running

10bikekid

2nd November 2013, 20:04

Only in the Waikato would they turn a perfectly good bike thread into greenies watercress fest :facepalm:

You boys need to come up and sniff some of this good Auckland air :yes:

MXNUT

3rd November 2013, 08:37

Only in the Waikato would they turn a perfectly good bike thread into greenies watercress fest :facepalm:

Disgusting isn't it.:sick:

Ban them all from the site I say:brick:

kevfromcoro

3rd November 2013, 08:45

yum... watercress and a pork bone......
you blokes getting any whitebait??

dino3310

3rd November 2013, 09:17

Only in the Waikato would they turn a perfectly good bike thread into greenies watercress fest :facepalm:

You boys need to come up and sniff some of this good Auckland air :yes:

Disgusting isn't it.:sick:

Ban them all from the site I say:brick:

well if no buggas gonna go for a ride and take photos:motu:

dino3310

3rd November 2013, 09:20

yum... watercress and a pork bone......
you blokes getting any whitebait??

not me, although i do have a couple ice cream containers if someone could kindly fill for me:shifty:

MXNUT

3rd November 2013, 09:37

well if no buggas gonna go for a ride and take photos:motu:

Would if I could......:facepalm:

So its up to you guys to keep me entertained with photos and ride reports for the next few months :innocent:

Just to clarify.... that is Motorcycle ride reports - I see enough reality cooking shows on the bug box without having to read about it on KB as well :Punk:.

Now get out there and get riding....:Police::Police::Police:

dino3310

3rd November 2013, 11:14

ive been off since our last ride, not sure when i'll be on the bike again, cant shake this virus thingymejig
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i'll go jump on twitter so i can twitter

Kaituna

3rd November 2013, 11:49

ive been off since our last ride, not sure when i'll be on the bike again, cant shake this virus thingymejig
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i'll go jump on twitter so i can twitter

Yeh I have a really bad head cold now as well but I am going for a head clearing ride this arvo around the back of Cambridge and Monovale. Just the ticket for a dose of hayfever I reckon. Overload my hypersensitive histamine responses with pollens. That'll fuckem. :sweatdrop

dino3310

3rd November 2013, 15:20

Yeh I have a really bad head cold now as well but I am going for a head clearing ride this arvo around the back of Cambridge and Monovale. Just the ticket for a dose of hayfever I reckon. Overload my hypersensitive histamine responses with pollens. That'll fuckem. :sweatdrop

no:laugh:thing like a good sneeze in the helmet.
i could ride in shorts and teeshirt but clothes and bike gear will get me crook, simular problem,,,, friggen histamines, sucking back a course of steroids but not helping much

Kaituna

3rd November 2013, 15:28

no:laugh:thing like a good sneeze in the helmet.
i could ride in shorts and teeshirt but clothes and bike gear will get me crook, simular problem,,,, friggen histamines, sucking back a course of steroids but not helping much

well I got home a little while ago and yes, snot all over the inside of my already really dark visor along with a bit of dust from the gravelly bits makes for interesting viewing. My bloody bike has developed a mid power misfire that is not apparent at idle of under acceleration. It has a new plug and is okay under load so that would rule out the HT system??? Any thoughts?

10bikekid

3rd November 2013, 15:35

Phew, time for some better work stories maybe :crazy:

10bikekid

3rd November 2013, 15:36

well I got home a little while ago and yes, snot all over the inside of my already really dark visor along with a bit of dust from the gravelly bits makes for interesting viewing. My bloody bike has developed a mid power misfire that is not apparent at idle of under acceleration. It has a new plug and is okay under load so that would rule out the HT system??? Any thoughts?

Presume your not talking about an sj50 :(

dino3310

3rd November 2013, 15:46

Kaituna

3rd November 2013, 16:58

mine had simular splutter/misfire at around 50-60kms in 4th well around those kinda revs in any gear but once opening the throttle it would disapear, mine had it from the day i picked it up so couldnt pin point it to any changes i had made.... anyways mine turned out to be a jet issue so after the carb kit shes sweet.

does it still do it with the old plug?
Yep, the old plug was the same. I think I have found the cause. The airfliter was a solid mass of dirt. Teach me for being the sweep rider all the time and the intake manifold is cracked sucking air. I'll take the manifold to the shoe repair place to have the rubber vulcanized and sealed. New airfilter and hopefully Bob will again be my uncle??

dino3310

3rd November 2013, 18:34

Yep, the old plug was the same. I think I have found the cause. The airfliter was a solid mass of dirt. Teach me for being the sweep rider all the time and the intake manifold is cracked sucking air. I'll take the manifold to the shoe repair place to have the rubber vulcanized and sealed. New airfilter and hopefully Bob will again be my uncle??

ahhhh the old blame the sweeper routine... common mate do ya maintenence:crazy:

Eddieb

4th November 2013, 09:51

I had a quiet pootle out to Raglan yesterday, there were quite a few bikes out.

http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/raglan.jpg

Kaituna

4th November 2013, 12:05

I had a quiet pootle out to Raglan yesterday, there were quite a few bikes out.

http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/raglan.jpg

Oi?? thats NOT food related info. :msn-wink:

Eddieb

4th November 2013, 13:40

Oi?? thats NOT food related info. :msn-wink:

Apologies for my off topic post, back on topic then.

I did have a great Chicken and Roast veg salad at the Black stump or whatever it's called, didn't take any pics of it though :laugh:

dino3310

4th November 2013, 15:50

I had a quiet pootle out to Raglan yesterday, there were quite a few bikes out.

http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/raglan.jpg

is that the gixxer can?
hows Jen enjoying her new stead

Eddieb

5th November 2013, 09:13

is that the gixxer can?
hows Jen enjoying her new stead

It is the new Gixxer can, the fuelling is a bit flat given the better flow with the larger 40mm outlet over the 32mm of the TL1000 can that came off, so I might have to raise the needle 1 slot or something. It's shorter and lighter and sounds deeper.

Jen is loving the new smaller steed. We need to shift the old one now which has everything fitted to it, bashplate, IMS tank, bar risers, aftermarket seat, 12v outlet on the dash, screen, rear rack, tail tidied, Cycleworks exhaust, handguards.

Kaituna

5th November 2013, 11:45

is that the gixxer can?
hows Jen enjoying her new stead

Brings back warm fuzzy memories of my old DR. Same tank and colour. Miss that bike.

Waihou Thumper

5th November 2013, 16:49

Jen is loving the new smaller steed. We need to shift the old one now which has everything fitted to it, bashplate, IMS tank, bar risers, aftermarket seat, 12v outlet on the dash, screen, rear rack, tail tidied, Cycleworks exhaust, handguards.

This is the 650? Price wise for the old girl? - The DR of course...:)

Eddieb

10th November 2013, 20:14

Jen is loving the new smaller steed. We need to shift the old one now which has everything fitted to it, bashplate, IMS tank, bar risers, Seat Concepts seat, 12v outlet on the dash, screen, rear rack, tail tidied, Cycleworks exhaust, handguards, almost new E-09 rear.

This is the 650? Price wise for the old girl? - The DR of course...:)

The DR650 has a spark issue at the moment which I believe is caused by the ignition coil and the WOF has expired and rego lapsed as other things in life keep getting in the way. I was going to advertise it at $4500 all going, but as it needs ~$400 spent on to fix, WOF and get the rego going again if it someone wanted take it off my hands and sort it themselves I'd let it go for $4k.

There's been some discussion about it here, it has new plugs and plug caps too: http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/forums/topic/dr650-starting-issues-poor-to-non-spark-help-me-fault-find/

Kaituna

15th November 2013, 20:13

Quick ride from Raglan to Ruapuke to take advantage of the great evening. Great weather and perfect conditions.

dino3310

15th November 2013, 21:39

new clutch going in the pig this weekend, gonna be a long job as the missus is away so the kids are helping:(

Kaituna

15th November 2013, 21:47

new clutch going in the pig this weekend, gonna be a long job as the missus is away so the kids are helping:(

When are you going to show me traverse 42 and Whongamomona??? I have been waiting patiently. I am away for a month in two weeks though. You must be feeling better by now bro?

10bikekid

15th November 2013, 22:15

new clutch going in the pig this weekend, gonna be a long job as the missus is away so the kids are helping:(

Might be quicker if the kids help :msn-wink:

dino3310

16th November 2013, 11:56

When are you going to show me traverse 42 and Whongamomona??? I have been waiting patiently. I am away for a month in two weeks though. You must be feeling better by now bro?

still a bit crook but getting better, alright to ride though, just getting the time this close to Xmas:crazy::crazy:
i normally dont get to the 42nd till mxnuts KCR ride, maybe do a weekend when ya come back from your month away, eddieB and a couple others could be keen to.

dino3310

16th November 2013, 12:00

Might be quicker if the kids help :msn-wink:

tried that last night with my 8 year old:wacko::facepalm:
got back into it just before lunch, got one on the computer and one watching a movie;):whistle:, just putting the side cover and bits on now:woohoo: dosent take long if theres no distractions:yes:

Kaituna

16th November 2013, 12:37

still a bit crook but getting better, alright to ride though, just getting the time this close to Xmas:crazy::crazy:
i normally dont get to the 42nd till mxnuts KCR ride, maybe do a weekend when ya come back from your month away, eddieB and a couple others could be keen to.
Okay, I'll hold you to that :) Maybe a proper mission in late January? I fitted a laser produro exhaust to my bike so now you will hear me a mile away. My original twin system was all rusted and had a major blow out where the headers join the rear system. Sounds bloody cool now, although a bit obnoxious. I like obnoxious though. Suits my personality.

dino3310

16th November 2013, 14:45

nothing like a big red obnoxious Honda :headbang:

clutch all finished, took longer mounting the bling back on, went up and down the road a few times clutch feels sweet, a few unfreindly waves from a couple of the neighbourhood but hey its a XR get used to it:motu:

Waihou Thumper

16th November 2013, 19:52

a few unfreindly waves from a couple of the neighbourhood

Dodgy? Guess they don't appreciate a thumper but would rather have a Toyota Corolla with out a manifold...:)
And an attitude to boot mate, go for it.....royal salute left and right! :whocares:

dino3310

17th November 2013, 07:42

its a stunning day fellas i hope your heading out to kick up some dust

Kaituna

17th November 2013, 08:22

its a stunning day fellas i hope your heading out to kick up some dust

I am off for a ride on my own again. Probably end up in Tauranga.

dino3310

17th November 2013, 14:20

might pass you over the kaimais, im up there this arvo for a twilight shoot.
this weather keeps up i can see a sicky coming on for a thompsons ride

Horney1

23rd November 2013, 12:27

I had a quiet pootle out to Raglan yesterday, there were quite a few bikes out.

Gidday Eddie. Yep, that was a nice day for a ride alright. My drive in the new 4x4 van was also great though (aahhhh, air-con! .:laugh:) Was good to have a quick catch up when we passed by.

Hey Dino, how's the bike today? Did you get your clutch sorted? You riding this weekend? I got my bike WoF'd and been around town a few times since. Gotta get a new front soon though. I was thinking of going for a bit of a ride this weekend but forked my shoulder somehow last night. Might still go for a quiet one, somewhere though. Either that or buy some beer and enjoy this awesome day in other ways :drinknsin . What you others up to this weekend? Might be good to get out for an early one tomorrow before it gets too hot??

dino3310

23rd November 2013, 12:46

Bike sweet- clutch all fixed. Back using it for work. Health back to rideable. Few errons to run this arvo. 50/50 for tomorrow::

Danger Dave

23rd November 2013, 13:30

I could be keen for a quickie tomorrow morning, the earlier the better would suit.

dino3310

23rd November 2013, 17:47

if i head out it will be quite late:yawn:

oneblackflag

23rd November 2013, 20:41

Wet for a bit of a putt around Raglan and Kawhia ways today :sunny:. Only saw one other adventure bike out... Yellow... . Managed peel the last of the rubber of my old tyre (giving it shit out of the corners), and once again the rear sprocket was bearly hanging on by the time I got home (had tightened it up before I left), chucked a new sprocket on today and noticed the bolt holes in the old one had become ovals, so maybe that was why they kept coming loose?

Picture to prove I got out.

Could be Keen tomorrow depending on how early.. like Dino said ":yawn:"

Kaituna

23rd November 2013, 21:15

oneblackflag

23rd November 2013, 21:29

Hi chaps. Would be keen for a blat. Give me a tinkle or leave a message here. Always wanted to do the backroads just south of Tokoroa over the Kaimais to Tauranga? Anyone done these roads?

Didn't even know they existed... they look pretty sweet :yeah: just winding along the Kaimai range yea?

Kaituna

23rd November 2013, 21:52

Didn't even know they existed... they look pretty sweet :yeah: just winding along the Kaimai range yea?
I was looking at google maps and followed the road from McLarens falls near Tauranga and it ends up south of Tokoroa through the Kaimais. Take a look. It looks interesting actually.

oneblackflag

23rd November 2013, 22:07

I was looking at google maps and followed the road from McLarens falls near Tauranga and it ends up south of Tokoroa through the Kaimais. Take a look. It looks interesting actually.

Looks very interesting... lots of twisty off shoots everywhere plenty to look at :2thumbsup

Where and when would you wanna meet to do that lot. Cambridge?

Horney1

23rd November 2013, 22:10

I was looking at google maps and followed the road from McLarens falls near Tauranga and it ends up south of Tokoroa through the Kaimais. Take a look. It looks interesting actually.

Yeah, good roads, used to get in there years ago doing possums and a bit of hunting. I think you'll find them well gated threse days. I may be wrong..

My shoulder is still pretty sore so it'll be a pretty boring ride for me tomorrow as I'm going to try to avoid tight metal roads. I will try to be in Pirongia main rd at 0630 then head south and just do some country roads. I'm going to try and get home early before it heats up too much. I'll probably be two up.

Have a good trip over Tga way if you go guys.

Kaituna

23rd November 2013, 22:50

Looks very interesting... lots of twisty off shoots everywhere plenty to look at :2thumbsup

Where and when would you wanna meet to do that lot. Cambridge?

10:30 at the BP in Cambridge?

oneblackflag

23rd November 2013, 22:52

10:30 at the BP in Cambridge?

Yep. Text if any changes.

Kaituna

23rd November 2013, 22:53

Yeah, good roads, used to get in there years ago doing possums and a bit of hunting. I think you'll find them well gated threse days. I may be wrong..

My shoulder is still pretty sore so it'll be a pretty boring ride for me tomorrow as I'm going to try to avoid tight metal roads. I will try to be in Pirongia main rd at 0630 then head south and just do some country roads. I'm going to try and get home early before it heats up too much. I'll probably be two up.

Have a good trip over Tga way if you go guys.

Gated? Thats a pain! Might just have a look around anyway and probably end up near Thompsons track. Whatever transpires, it will good to be riding :) 06:30? isn't it still dark?? thats like the middle of the night? lol

dino3310

24th November 2013, 08:05

Yeah, good roads, used to get in there years ago doing possums and a bit of hunting. I think you'll find them well gated threse days. I may be wrong..

s.

open during the week when there logging, not hard to ride around when there closed, it adds to the adventure:msn-wink:
lots of hunters/poachers and hoons, beware

and if ya go off the paper roads beware the ranger:lol:

dino3310

24th November 2013, 08:08

06:30? isn't it still dark?? thats like the middle of the night? lol

5:45 has enough light for the scope :shifty:

dino3310

24th November 2013, 08:59

might have missed ya but if i havent, heres some info on the leslie rd part of that ride and if you could gps it chuck it up on here http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/gps-tracks-rides/north-island-tracks/leslie-cecil-road/

Horney1

24th November 2013, 14:13

Gated? Thats a pain! Might just have a look around anyway and probably end up near Thompsons track. Whatever transpires, it will good to be riding :) 06:30? isn't it still dark?? thats like the middle of the night? lol

Yep, pretty close to middle of the night but enough light. Well worth the effort though! :yes: No cars, no camper vans, clear air etc etc. Hope the Kaimais were good.

Fckn awesome riding day! :sunny: Oh, Dino - Nah, it was terrible..... meeting up with a bloke at Otoro gas station and hearing that he's on his way to the Burt Munro in Invercargill via Lewis pass etc . I'd much rather be doin that than workin this week!

dino3310

24th November 2013, 16:15

yea a mate from work headed off on friday, making his way down:weep: looks like a fab week weather wise too, i dont know weather to cool them lucky for been able to get down there or me been dumb for having to go to work:D

Kaituna

24th November 2013, 18:14

ended up doing about 350 km's. Cambridge-back roads to the Kaimais- MacLarens Falls- Galaxy road (around a locked forestry gate complete with all the warning signs about being prosecuted) onto SH5-Rotorua- SH30- fire breaks all along the side of the road (thats under rated fun!)- Mangakino- Waipapa- TeAwamutu-Hamilton. Pffft locking roads that are published on maps. How can that possibly be legal??

The fire breaks and forestry roads were the best bits although to have a master key would be the bomb! Im off to the Philippines this week until mid January so won't be on the road until then. Thanks oneblackflag for the ride!

dino3310

24th November 2013, 19:12

nice one bro, have a good trip

dino3310

26th November 2013, 19:46

if this rain dosent hit us tomorrow im heading up thompsons on saterday, if it does hit us then im off hunting, either way im going bush:wings:

oneblackflag

26th November 2013, 22:58

if this rain dosent hit us tomorrow im heading up thompsons on saterday, if it does hit us then im off hunting, either way im going bush:wings:

Sounds like a win either way Dino. If you'd like a tag along on Thompsons I might be free (moving house over the weekend but i'm sure the Mrs has it under control :shifty:, see how that goes down...

Pic of the Dominator and the WRr up in the forests Waipapa ways... entered into pic of week (feel free to vote :msn-wink:) you win a box of beer right?

dino3310

27th November 2013, 20:00

yeah mate sweet as, am watching the rain over the ranges... too unfit at the moment to be pushing and picking up the XR all day:baby:

dino3310

28th November 2013, 16:46

shes wetter that a prostitutes fanny at the moment so im of hunting:laugh:

will definately let you know next time i head up there... i got some time off in January so could be a few ride days:Punk:

dino3310

26th December 2013, 17:59

highway pegs are off, big tank is off, 244 shinko is off, one mirror is off.....
small tank on, S12 on, small sprock in the tool kit.......
can feel a thompsons track ride coming on soon:cool:

Motu

26th December 2013, 18:47

Dual seat and front and rear guards are off, tracker seat and high front guard on, K180 tyres on, 2 into 1 and Supertrapp on - out of commuting mode and into gravel disguise.

dino3310

26th December 2013, 19:06

now ya talking:headbang:
watch out for them camper vans :eek:

dino3310

27th December 2013, 19:30

anyone keen to do thompsons tomorrow morning before them showers get here late afternoon

dino3310

27th December 2013, 20:10

AAAaaaaa cancel that, just rang the ole lady and they just had some heavy showers on the eastern side so i'll leave it and go for a stalk instead.

Horney1

29th December 2013, 17:29

AAAaaaaa cancel that, just rang the ole lady and they just had some heavy showers on the eastern side so i'll leave it and go for a stalk instead.

How'd the walk go Dino?

I've been out in the van :zzzz::zzzz::zzzz:all week. Found myself wishing I was on the bike many times! Although I did manages to do the 42T in it! :D - but of course, I found helmet cam wasn't actually on over the main crossing & down the rock face etc! Got the attached though.

I've got to take some time off in Jan to - time to get the bike out again!!Lite you say? Hmmm, not sure if one can do that to a 990 can they :laugh:? Must swap it for WR or something!

dino3310

30th December 2013, 11:00

chuck a tkc on the back mate and she'll go any where:msn-wink: oscar does it on his.
next time take a rifle up:clap:

and no i didnt shoot FA, spooked a stag though after 2.5 hours of ninja:facepalm:

Horney1

30th December 2013, 18:40

chuck a tkc on the back mate and she'll go any where:msn-wink: oscar does it on his.
next time take a rifle up:clap:

and no i didnt shoot FA, spooked a stag though after 2.5 hours of ninja:facepalm:

I got a good lead for you if you want to go somewhere else.... ;)

Nah, done my cash dash for a bit. I'll be scorpin it for a little longer but still keen to get out if you feel like pushing! :laugh: The front is more the worry for me now.

dino3310

30th December 2013, 21:49

I got a good lead for you if you want to go somewhere else.... ;)

.

what where when
best ya call in for a coffee and tell all

MXNUT

17th January 2014, 07:44

Steelie

17th January 2014, 21:01

Rode to work and back for the last 2 days on Suzi Girls DR650.

1st time on a bike for me for over 3 months, so that should count as an adventure.:bleh:

Bout 30 to 45 mins at a time is all i could cope with before i started losing feeling in my right arm :blank:

Still was far more fun than traveeling in the Cage.

Glad to hear your getting back into it Mark.
My bike hasnt been more than about 10km since the MMMM. :facepalm: Will get my shit together tomorrow in the north Waikato. (Klondyke Rd, Nikau Caves Cafe etc. if anyone wants to tag along.)

oneblackflag

18th January 2014, 17:15

Glad to hear your getting back into it Mark.
My bike hasnt been more than about 10km since the MMMM. :facepalm: Will get my shit together tomorrow in the north Waikato. (Klondyke Rd, Nikau Caves Cafe etc. if anyone wants to tag along.)

Good ride? Awasome day for it. I should have met up with you, I went for a bit of a ride out that way today.

Back seems to be recovering from surgery, was my 1st day on the bike for a month or so, can probably do a few easy rides now, just no rough stuff yet Dino:baby:.

Steelie

19th January 2014, 11:53

Good ride? Awasome day for it. I should have met up with you, I went for a bit of a ride out that way today.

Back seems to be recovering from surgery, was my 1st day on the bike for a month or so, can probably do a few easy rides now, just no rough stuff yet Dino:baby:.

Yeah great ride. About 4hrs of riding. Roads were great and hadnt seen a grader recently. Had an iced coffee at Nikau Caves and talked to a guy and his misses who were riding 2 up on a tidy DR650. Does a bit of riding with the NGARNZ.

dino3310

21st January 2014, 17:43

Heading down piropiro flats tomorrow for an adventure of another kind:ar15: still unable to decide on the car with mountain bike or the XR:scratch:

Kaituna

21st January 2014, 19:27

oneblackflag

21st January 2014, 22:08

Back in New Zealand again :) Look forward to getting back amongst it. Brought the wife back with me so will need to do some stealthy negotiations and bribery to get out on short notice but I am sure I am allowed to play sometimes.

I'll put my pillion pegs back on so she can come along aye...? Did you do any adv riding over there in the end?

Rosie

22nd January 2014, 07:16

Heading down piropiro flats tomorrow for an adventure of another kind:ar15: still unable to decide on the car with mountain bike or the XR:scratch:

Car + mountain bike :niceone:
We did the whole of the timber trail in December, and it's a really nice ride.

dino3310

22nd January 2014, 07:22

managed to get the bike jammed in the back of the festiva, base camp will be at the piropiro camp, see you in 4 days:bye:

dino3310

23rd January 2014, 09:39

Car + mountain bike :niceone:
We did the whole of the timber trail in December, and it's a really nice ride.

not wrong there matey its a beaut track, quite family freindy, might get the kids down there late summer for a couple of days.
i got a little crook so i headed back home this morning:(

oneblackflag

25th January 2014, 17:22

Went for a bit of a blat out back of the Base in the construction area with ZondaX15 today. Quite fun, decent size area of dirt and an unopened sealed road/ drag strip :shifty:. There for quite sometime without any interruption :Police:.

292944

Anyone else been out lately?

dino3310

25th January 2014, 20:19

no riding for me apart from around town, ive got another hunting trip planned this week so keeping the whanau happy before i Foff for a few days

dino3310

26th January 2014, 23:28

Back in New Zealand again :) Look forward to getting back amongst it. Brought the wife back with me so will need to do some stealthy negotiations and bribery to get out on short notice but I am sure I am allowed to play sometimes.

parts bike for ya mate http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-690041706.htm
maybe even separate some parts like the zorst and rack

Kaituna

27th January 2014, 11:06

parts bike for ya mate http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-690041706.htm
maybe even separate some parts like the zorst and rack

Cheers Dino :) Ill keep an eye on the thing.

Eddieb

6th February 2014, 07:27

Jennifer and I are heading over to Raglan this morning for a late brunch/early lunch. Leaving Fairview Downs at ~10:30 heading straight across town and out Whatawhata road. We'll be eating at the Shack on the main street.

No gravel today but if you want to meet up keep an eye out for us as we head down Whatawhata road at 10:45 ish or meet us at the cafe.

dino3310

6th February 2014, 11:39

bugga, i never got out of bed till 11:facepalm:

Eddieb

7th February 2014, 06:53

Was a good day for it too. Nice weather, not too much traffic. Looped round through Waingaro on the way home for some twisties and snuck in some gravel behind Glen Massey.

oneblackflag

15th February 2014, 20:54

Went out the Northern side of Raglan harbor today, 1st time over there; nice :sunny:, damn my limited range though...

Anyone heading to Paeroa tomorrow?

293697

Eddieb

15th February 2014, 22:29

Went out the Northern side of Raglan harbor today, 1st time over there; nice :sunny:, damn my limited range though...

Anyone heading to Paeroa tomorrow?

293697

Me, though in a car as I'm not really up to riding that far yet.

oneblackflag

16th February 2014, 01:15

Me, though in a car as I'm not really up to riding that far yet.

Must say thanks for the work you've put into the website Ed, download the gpx files onto my phones map tonight :yes::drinknsin:not:

Eddieb

17th February 2014, 19:06

Must say thanks for the work you've put into the website Ed, download the gpx files onto my phones map tonight :yes::drinknsin:not:

Thanks, lots more to come yet.

oneblackflag

17th February 2014, 22:53

Thought I'd go for a ride up Thompson's Track today... Solo :eek5: not sure if it was the smartest idea for my first time, but I made it :2thumbsup.

Some logging guys even let me go up the other road there, had to turn back due to machinery blocking the way further up.

Not another soul on the track. Was a great day for it.

Only a couple wet patches that were easy enough to get through:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3774/12585357304_d9d2d5c796.jpg

Love it up here:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7319/12585752164_bc4f428109_c.jpg

Lost momentum ~2m from summit :weep:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3816/12585451293_b6c69e435b.jpg

Nice views:
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2840/12585471633_014ced4dd1.jpg

And a dirty bike. Good times :yes:
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2824/12583951545_1b41a32c2b.jpg

dino3310

18th February 2014, 17:14

not surprised it was quiet up there... the word was the road was closed untill logging operations are finished
nice ride though aye mate, the view up the top is mint looking to the east:headbang:

dino3310

18th February 2014, 17:15

just remember before you get carried away and go right over (dont want to fook your back up) that was the easy side:eek:

dino3310

18th February 2014, 18:08

the eastern side might end up being my regular haunt ...... just got off the phone talking to a man about a job at the wharf.... fingers crossed

10bikekid

18th February 2014, 20:44

the eastern side might end up being my regular haunt ...... just got off the phone talking to a man about a job at the wharf.... fingers crossed

So you might be a wharfy soon :shifty:

10bikekid

18th February 2014, 20:47

oneblackflag

18th February 2014, 21:28

just remember before you get carried away and go right over (dont want to fook your back up) that was the easy side:eek:

Haha yea thought I better wait for an accomplice to try the other side mate. Back seems to be holding up, so when you're ready..;)

oneblackflag

18th February 2014, 21:32

Nice pics (not allowed copy as might get hit with a ban hammer :wacko:)

On that WR thingy you would be pretty safe as you could always chuck it on you back and walk out if need be :cool:

Haha not that tough, Dino probably could; would be like walking out a pig for him.

dino3310

18th February 2014, 22:45

Haha not that tough, Dino probably could; would be like walking out a pig for him.

i bone the venison out in the bush now, less to carry... im lazy and my L4's a bit worn for the heavy loads, i can help push though:laugh:
i do recall pushing a 990 a few times up there last year:whistle:

oneblackflag

18th February 2014, 23:10

i bone the venison out in the bush now, less to carry... im lazy and my L4's a bit worn for the heavy loads, i can help push though:laugh:
i do recall pushing a 990 a few times up there last year:whistle:

:rolleyes: Damn KTMs.... :p

Eddieb

19th February 2014, 06:57

the eastern side might end up being my regular haunt ...... just got off the phone talking to a man about a job at the wharf.... fingers crossed

Fingers crossed for you Dino. Tauranga wouldn't be a bad place to live.

dino3310

19th February 2014, 12:43

Fingers crossed for you Dino. Tauranga wouldn't be a bad place to live.

born and raised there to mate :headbang:
would be like going home after a working holiday:laugh:

Eddieb

19th February 2014, 18:26

born and raised there to mate :headbang:
would be like going home after a working holiday:laugh:

Thats what coming back to the Tron after 12 years away was like.

oneblackflag

21st February 2014, 23:25

Swaped out the ~7.5l tank with an ~11.5l one on the trusty WRr today. I see some more remote rides coming my way.... Well even just a proper explore in the back blocks towards Port Waikato, without the constant fear of not getting to the next stop. :cool:

10bikekid

22nd February 2014, 18:55

oneblackflag

22nd February 2014, 19:06

Good ride over to Port Waikato today testing the new tank range.

Klondyke Rd was great, my first time over it. Had one of you lot been over today?:shifty: Could see the calling cards of someone who :love:s to 'steer with the rear' :laugh::Punk::clap:.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3814/12690183373_fe165e3208_c.jpg

Nice burnt out car FTW:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3820/12690547794_e395a96469.jpg

Some young fullas got their Forester stuck in the sand, was a laugh :facepalm:
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5471/12690156103_b5f47535c0.jpg

Good times.

oneblackflag

22nd February 2014, 19:16

Nice, my quess is you will have a 240k + range now

Only got about 170k's to the tank today... Fair fanging it though + I'm injecting alot more fuel than stock :devil2:

Oh I was fast & safe but maybe not as smooth as an orange street tripple....

Need a few more runs to find out a fair range.

10bikekid

22nd February 2014, 22:04

Only got about 170k's to the tank today... Fair fanging it though + I'm injecting alot more fuel than stock :devil2:

Oh I was fast & safe but maybe not as smooth as an orange street tripple....

Need a few more runs to find out a fair range.

How much does reserve hold, Ktm will do 80ks on that (you tend to back of a bit once light goes on) so you might have more range than you think ?

Nice pics BTW

oneblackflag

22nd February 2014, 22:38

How much does reserve hold, Ktm will do 80ks on that (you tend to back of a bit once light goes on) so you might have more range than you think ?

Nice pics BTW

Cheers.

Get ~50 on reserve. Neutral tank now so I can see whats in there now, but did't run down to fuel light, only place for gas was at Port Waikato. Possibly could have done 200ish.

You coming down for a ride some time?

dino3310

23rd February 2014, 08:44

chuck a 5L can on the back and ride till you run dry. what i do is empty tank at home put 2L in with the 5 on the back and ride till its dry... i always forget to keep tabs on the longer trips

oneblackflag

23rd February 2014, 09:23

chuck a 5L can on the back and ride till you run dry. what i do is empty tank at home put 2L in with the 5 on the back and ride till its dry... i always forget to keep tabs on the longer trips

:niceone:

Yea will start doing that. Have a tail bag on now, may put 2 1L bottles in it on top of the tools (but under the coke)

oneblackflag

23rd February 2014, 09:30

Might head out Old Mountain Rd way today. Probably around lunch if anyone's keen. No real plan (Other than not coming off and needing a plate in the shoulder... Not refering to anyone..:whistle:)

dino3310

23rd February 2014, 13:02

Might head out Old Mountain Rd way today. Probably around lunch if anyone's keen. No real plan (Other than not coming off and needing a plate in the shoulder... Not refering to anyone..:whistle:)

watch out late in the day if your head back through there as some of the lifestyle tossers drive there 4x4's like a rally car coming up the hill.

10bikekid

23rd February 2014, 20:58

Cheers.

Get ~50 on reserve. Neutral tank now so I can see whats in there now, but did't run down to fuel light, only place for gas was at Port Waikato. Possibly could have done 200ish.

You coming down for a ride some time?

:niceone:

Yea will start doing that. Have a tail bag on now, may put 2 1L bottles in it on top of the tools (but under the coke)

Yer, overdue for a run yous guys way :yes:

Funny that 2 1L bottle thing, My DR (that Dino also owned once) came with 2 1L reserve fuel cans mounted at the back, as the fuel range is around 500ks on the standard 29litre tank I"m unsure where in NZ you would have call for that :shit:

dino3310

23rd February 2014, 22:59

Yer, overdue for a run yous guys way :yes:

Funny that 2 1L bottle thing, My DR (that Dino also owned once) came with 2 1L reserve fuel cans mounted at the back, as the fuel range is around 500ks on the standard 29litre tank I"m unsure where in NZ you would have call for that :shit:

PO said one was for bourbon the other for the coke

oneblackflag

23rd February 2014, 23:34

PO said one was for bourbon the other for the coke

:killingme You do need an eye opener now and then I guess ;)

10bikekid

24th February 2014, 20:25

PO said one was for bourbon the other for the coke

He lied, just had a sniff its fuel alright, The Danger Fuel written on the sides is a bit of give away to :shutup:

Think someone was paranoid about running of gas :facepalm:

After 500ks without a fuel stop I'd be worried about something else :moon:

oneblackflag

25th February 2014, 22:57

http://www.silver-bullet.co.nz/event.php?id=11098

^^Think I might have a go at this.... Give the WRR a workout. Never done one of these events before. Any of you guys do them on your Dual sports?

Went for a bit of an adventure a couple days ago... Through the Taupri Range... Probably trespassing? :devil2: wasn't stoped though :cool:

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2884/12737325675_3243d1edf9.jpg

Lots of gates and livestock to navigate..
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3706/12737365775_094d7e7a9e.jpg
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7349/12737912744_37f93c864b.jpg

Also went out Old Mountain road area.

Waikoha road was pobably my fave, even though its a dead end; locked gate so you cant go up the track there.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5509/12737230315_84eb0f1c1e_c.jpg
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2805/12737562044_f7c2edda81_c.jpg
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5487/12737497624_33bf96419e.jpg

Begining to learn 90% of the tracks I visit after searching topo maps are not accessible. Thats why I'll start doing organized rides; want to get some tight & tricky stuff in.:headbang:

oneblackflag

26th February 2014, 00:15

dino3310

26th February 2014, 14:30

Oh maybe I shouldn't be posting my own solo reports in here? Annoying?

I might just keep blog to keep a record of what I was up to when... Save this thread more for group rides; and your minds from my drivel:sweatdrop

keep psoting mate, keeps us slack arses on our toes
heres a nice local route http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Mikemike

dino3310

26th February 2014, 14:32

or a 52km quicky http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/quicky

oneblackflag

26th February 2014, 14:45

or a 52km quicky http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/quicky

Yeah both good routes. Basicly did the second one a couple days ago.

Went and had a looksie at the Aprilia RXV at NTB today reeeal nice bike felt so light and nice just sitting on the thing. They want to much for it though:weep:, salesman even admitted that, bosses bike or something.

10bikekid

26th February 2014, 16:36

Yeah both good routes. Basicly did the second one a couple days ago.

Went and had a looksie at the Aprilia RXV at NTB today reeeal nice bike felt so light and nice just sitting on the thing. They want to much for it though:weep:, salesman even admitted that, bosses bike or something.

Turn around and run, they haven't got your number have they:nono:, Admit it I'd be tempted though :rolleyes:and it would need a lot of mods to be rideable, 20oz flywheel, 25litre tank, remaping of injection for resonable fuel economy, bar end weights to stop vibes, new seat, and so on and so on <_<

Then she'd be trick and perhaps even practical :headbang:

BTW nice ride report :niceone:

Dave h

26th February 2014, 17:03

How tall was it compared to the WRR Oneblackflag?

I reckon you should buy it and turn it into a rally bike :Punk:

I found this on ADV http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=419251

oneblackflag

26th February 2014, 17:28

Turn around and run, they haven't got your number have they:nono:, Admit it I'd be tempted though :rolleyes:and it would need a lot of mods to be rideable, 20oz flywheel, 25litre tank, remaping of injection for resonable fuel economy, bar end weights to stop vibes, new seat, and so on and so on <_<

Then she'd be trick and perhaps even practical :headbang:

BTW nice ride report :niceone:

:killingme Nah didn't give out my number, just had a perve. Didn't realize they were so vibey...

I'll be holding on to my money. Supposed to be pretty reliable from 09 though.

oneblackflag

26th February 2014, 17:36

How tall was it compared to the WRR Oneblackflag?

I reckon you should buy it and turn it into a rally bike :Punk:

I found this on ADV http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=419251

Similar hight, prehaps even a litle lower than the WR... Seat would be similarly uncomfortable after 200 clicks. Lots of sex appeal.

Good thread, just skimed through it, looked like he spent a fortune.... Then just disappeared?... Blew up? :shutup:

It's gonna be hard to find something to replace the WRR when the time comes I reckon... Maybe Yamaha should make a V-twin 500 WRR :innocent:

10bikekid

26th February 2014, 19:44

Similar hight, prehaps even a litle lower than the WR... Seat would be similarly uncomfortable after 200 clicks. Lots of sex appeal.

Good thread, just skimed through it, looked like he spent a fortune.... Then just disappeared?... Blew up? :shutup:

It's gonna be hard to find something to replace the WRR when the time comes I reckon... Maybe Yamaha should make a V-twin 500 WRR :innocent:

Yep read that thread, confirms what I thought a bad Idea, and my number 1 reason would be gearing, the things scream their heads off and higher gearing wont fit.

Exciting option might be a late model WR450, best option any KTM EXC over 250cc including 2 smoke 300, they can all fit 170kph gearing which you want so your are able to cruise nice on the roads and optional parts are easy to get :yes:

oneblackflag

26th February 2014, 21:13

Yep read that thread, confirms what I thought a bad Idea, and my number 1 reason would be gearing, the things scream their heads off and higher gearing wont fit.

Exciting option might be a late model WR450, best option any KTM EXC over 250cc including 2 smoke 300, they can all fit 170kph gearing which you want so your are able to cruise nice on the roads and optional parts are easy to get :yes:

525 you reckon? I see people on the adv site seem to think they are decent as a adv bike, just need and oil cooler for more capacity = more k's between changes?

I must say I like the 'look' of the Huskys more.

oneblackflag

26th February 2014, 21:21

I did hear when you join the Dark Side there is cookies....:laugh:

Oscar

27th February 2014, 07:11

So this has what to do with Waikato ADV Rides?

oneblackflag

27th February 2014, 08:32

So this has what to do with Waikato ADV Rides?

The best choice of bike for Waikato's unique riding conditions.... And whether said bike is suitable to adventure riding...

Ok back on topic then.

10bikekid

27th February 2014, 12:40

525 you reckon? I see people on the adv site seem to think they are decent as a adv bike, just need and oil cooler for more capacity = more k's between changes?

I must say I like the 'look' of the Huskys more.

Agreed :drool:, but thy weigh more, The Heart says Husky, the Head says KTM :confused:

dino3310

27th February 2014, 20:53

So this has what to do with Waikato ADV Rides?

something to goss about till someone else makes a contribution :laugh: , must be time for another meet and greet at a watering hole so we can sort the chitchat out. :msn-wink:

oneblackflag

28th February 2014, 02:46

something to goss about till someone else makes a contribution :laugh: , must be time for another meet and greet at a watering hole so we can sort the chitchat out. :msn-wink:

I'm always parched, so would be keen:niceone:

oneblackflag

28th February 2014, 02:50

Agreed :drool:, but thy weigh more, The Heart says Husky, the Head says KTM :confused:

Found a mint TE449..... Still keen on a tricked out WRR?? :sweatdrop:sweatdrop:corn:

oneblackflag

28th February 2014, 03:05

Trying to figure out how to get it... Need sale money from my bike... Unless parents did a bridging loan for me:laugh:... Spose another will come up... Its only been comuting in Auckland; 2012 model, never been off road apparently... Looks like new.

Eddieb

28th February 2014, 07:12

something to goss about till someone else makes a contribution :laugh: , must be time for another meet and greet at a watering hole so we can sort the chitchat out. :msn-wink:

I've bene thinking about that as well. A couple of new people on my site & FB page are keen to meet and greet.

dino3310

28th February 2014, 12:50

Found a mint TE449..... Still keen on a tricked out WRR?? :sweatdrop:sweatdrop:corn:

hope there gearbox is stronger than the 630 one

Keithf

2nd March 2014, 14:25

hope there gearbox is stronger than the 630 one

Mid last year I sold my dirt bike and decided to get an Adventure bike....it is possible that I have a good look at the Husky metioned here but at the time it was overpriced as you could buy a new one for not much more. I ended up buying a Husky Terra which is ok but in many ways a but of a compromise.

what put me off one of those or a 525 or something similar is their ride ability over fair distances on tarasel to get to metal. I live in South Auckland and there is very little metal close that hooks up to make a contingent ride so I have been going down, exploring and getting reaquinted with roads like the Klondike and Port Waikato to Raglan - haven't gone round the back all the way to Kawhia but it is on my list.

I'm interested in the pros and cons between the big bore enduro bikes vs the mid size adventure bike. Also interested in the comment about putting road gear on a KTMEXC 300 - my last dirt bike was a husky WR300 and I wouldnt have considered roadifiying that as it would have vibrated like hell and been pretty hard on the backside- but loads of fun on metal roads and I could still have gone to the odd trail ride

oneblackflag

2nd March 2014, 15:51

:
Mid last year I sold my dirt bike and decided to get an Adventure bike....it is possible that I have a good look at the Husky metioned here but at the time it was overpriced as you could buy a new one for not much more. I ended up buying a Husky Terra which is ok but in many ways a but of a compromise.

what put me off one of those or a 525 or something similar is their ride ability over fair distances on tarasel to get to metal. I live in South Auckland and there is very little metal close that hooks up to make a contingent ride so I have been going down, exploring and getting reaquinted with roads like the Klondike and Port Waikato to Raglan - haven't gone round the back all the way to Kawhia but it is on my list.

I'm interested in the pros and cons between the big bore enduro bikes vs the mid size adventure bike. Also interested in the comment about putting road gear on a KTMEXC 300 - my last dirt bike was a husky WR300 and I wouldnt have considered roadifiying that as it would have vibrated like hell and been pretty hard on the backside- but loads of fun on metal roads and I could still have gone to the odd trail ride

:corn: All stuff I'm interested in.... I just want something light with ~50ish Hp that I can have two wheel sets, one 17" for street and one for Adv/Trail riding (tyre swap from adv to dirt when a trail ride is on). Would love 3 bikes, one for each job, but thats just not gonna happen, and I quite like the motardness rather than a full street bike.

So far I'm thinking ~450-500cc enduro :scratch:

The WRR could come close with the BB kit, Stroker + cams ~ but:stupid::rolleyes: and only ~40hp

Keithf

2nd March 2014, 16:13

I also forgot to mention with a two stroke-the hassle of carrying oil for the mid ride re-fuels

Mid last year I sold my dirt bike and decided to get an Adventure bike....it is possible that I have a good look at the Husky metioned here but at the time it was overpriced as you could buy a new one for not much more. I ended up buying a Husky Terra which is ok but in many ways a but of a compromise.

what put me off one of those or a 525 or something similar is their ride ability over fair distances on tarasel to get to metal. I live in South Auckland and there is very little metal close that hooks up to make a contingent ride so I have been going down, exploring and getting reaquinted with roads like the Klondike and Port Waikato to Raglan - haven't gone round the back all the way to Kawhia but it is on my list.

I'm interested in the pros and cons between the big bore enduro bikes vs the mid size adventure bike. Also interested in the comment about putting road gear on a KTMEXC 300 - my last dirt bike was a husky WR300 and I wouldnt have considered roadifiying that as it would have vibrated like hell and been pretty hard on the backside- but loads of fun on metal roads and I could still have gone to the odd trail ride

Keithf

2nd March 2014, 16:20

Which all starts to sound like a KTM 690.:eek5:

I quite like the road riding but I do miss the trail rides. I figure with a big bore trail bike with a bigger tank, fiddle with the gearing, decent seat might be the go. Can do the easy loops anyway. And I don't mean a DR 650 either

:

:corn: All stuff I'm interested in.... I just want something light with ~50ish Hp that I can have two wheel sets, one 17" for street and one for Adv/Trail riding (tyre swap from adv to dirt when a trail ride is on). Would love 3 bikes, one for each job, but thats just not gonna happen, and I quite like the motardness rather than a full street bike.

So far I'm thinking ~450-500cc enduro :scratch:

The WRR could come close with the BB kit, Stroker + cams ~ but:stupid::rolleyes: and only ~40hp

oneblackflag

2nd March 2014, 16:33

Which all starts to sound like a KTM 690.:eek5:

Yeah... Just seems to big... 140kg vs 110 on the 500exc.... Nice service intervals though.

Oscar

2nd March 2014, 20:10

Um, why don't you guys start a I wanna new bike thread?

oneblackflag

2nd March 2014, 21:09

Um, why don't you guys start a I wanna new bike thread?

Um, well thats just, like your opinion man...

Waihou Thumper

3rd March 2014, 05:13

Um, why don't you guys start a I wanna new bike thread?

Totally agree.....It is about riding not what I want, don't want...
Sort ya shit out guys, stick to the scope of the thread! :Oi:

Keithf

3rd March 2014, 05:41

Oscar

3rd March 2014, 07:08

I thought this particular discusssion within the the thread was about what sort of bike was ideal for the unique conditions imposed by the challenges of getting to and riding on gravel in the Waikato. Guess I was wrong in my assumption.

One of the reasons I haven't bothered much with boards like this is in recent times is that life is too short to be hassled by people who don't have any thing better to do than crticise people who don't conform to their rules.

I might start a thread called Waikato ADV rides where you can discuss anything remotely connected to rding ADV Bikes in the Waikato- you will be welcome to join.

Jeez, I can't imagine why people on forums like this would hassle you:facepalm:
One of the biggest problem with this board is noise to signal ratio, and this is a thread that you can look in quickly to see who is riding locally, and where (it is after all called "Waikato ADV rides!", not "ADV Bikes for the Waikato"). So I simply made the suggestion that if you'd like to discuss you choice of bike you start another thread.

dino3310

3rd March 2014, 16:51

So if 'camp leader' is out with a bung wing what are we gonna replace the KCR with this year ???????????:confused:

oneblackflag

3rd March 2014, 22:34

Jeez, I can't imagine why people on forums like this would hassle you:facepalm:
One of the biggest problem with this board is noise to signal ratio, and this is a thread that you can look in quickly to see who is riding locally, and where (it is after all called "Waikato ADV rides!", not "ADV Bikes for the Waikato"). So I simply made the suggestion that if you'd like to discuss you choice of bike you start another thread.

Ok fair enough. As you can see we are noobs. Now we know the threads scope and will stick to it... Maybe you should have mentioned the scope to start with if there was a problem.

Maybe there does need to be a 'Waikato Adventure rides chit chat thread'.

Didn't mean to cause a fuss.

This is part of the reason I asked about posting ride reports on here, seemed like it was ok from the responses and non, that I got.... And they don't fit the scope you're talking about.
:grouphug:

oneblackflag

3rd March 2014, 22:37

So if 'camp leader' is out with a bung wing what are we gonna replace the KCR with this year ???????????:confused:

May I inquire as to what KCR stands for?...

oneblackflag

3rd March 2014, 22:43

I might start a thread called Waikato ADV rides where you can discuss anything remotely connected to rding ADV Bikes in the Waikato- you will be welcome to join.

Do it.... This is all sounding rather draconian. Fun police etc.

No offense intended for the threds regulators, any I have talked to have been salt of the earth types.

Steelie

4th March 2014, 05:00

May I inquire as to what KCR stands for?...

He means KCAR. King Country Adv Ride

What!?:facepalm: . No KCAR this year. But we must.....

Oscar

4th March 2014, 08:33

Do it.... This is all sounding rather draconian. Fun police etc.

No offense intended for the threds regulators, any I have talked to have been salt of the earth types.

Jeebus, it's not about fun police or regulators.
It's about a thread called "Waikato Adv rides!", where guys from Auckalnd, Wellington and Hamilton are crapping on about what sort of bike they want:facepalm:

Anyway - someone mentioned a local get together.
Who's up and where?

Oscar

4th March 2014, 08:35

Also - I've been asked to run "An Introduction to AdvRiding" at the HMCC.

A guided ride on a club night plus maybe a discussion and/or bike display afterwards.
Any ideas?
Volunteers?

oneblackflag

4th March 2014, 09:09

Jeebus, it's not about fun police or regulators.
It's about a thread called "Waikato Adv rides!", where guys from Auckalnd, Wellington and Hamilton are crapping on about what sort of bike they want:facepalm:

To do Adv riding in the Waikato :facepalm:

oneblackflag

4th March 2014, 09:11

Oscar

4th March 2014, 09:26

What are the rules? ;)... Just so there's no confusion.

Basic common sense.

However, based on your inability to understand a simple thread title, you may have to get someone to explain that to you.

oneblackflag

4th March 2014, 09:32

Basic common sense.

However, based on your inability to understand a simple thread title, you may have to get someone to explain that to you.

:shit:

:cry:

:cry:

Tug Boat

4th March 2014, 14:08

What!? . No KCAR this year. But we must.....

KCAR a few BOP boys will be keen to do this ride again who has the Route from 2013 logged

Crisis management

4th March 2014, 15:11

Also - I've been asked to run "An Introduction to AdvRiding" at the HMCC.

A guided ride on a club night plus maybe a discussion and/or bike display afterwards.
Any ideas?
Volunteers?

How's your PL insurance?

I don't know anything about the group you are dealing with but my involvement with N00bs on gravel has usually resulted in disapointment for someone, probably not the result you want (but makes for good photos).

If you're after something interactive and fun find a farm paddock and let them loose in there (possibly on a small trail bike) through a simple gymkhana course, provide a selection of short videos and beer.

Then arrange some short rides for those interested, you've got heaps of readily accessible stuff, gravel, beach, 42nd crossing etc

Oscar

4th March 2014, 15:42

How's your PL insurance?

I don't know anything about the group you are dealing with but my involvement with N00bs on gravel has usually resulted in disapointment for someone, probably not the result you want (but makes for good photos).

If you're after something interactive and fun find a farm paddock and let them loose in there (possibly on a small trail bike) through a simple gymkhana course, provide a selection of short videos and beer.

Then arrange some short rides for those interested, you've got heaps of readily accessible stuff, gravel, beach, 42nd crossing etc

Fortunately, as far as insurance is concerned I'm in the biz.
Our initial thoughts are a guided ride from the Hamilton Motorcycle Club Rooms at 5.30 - 6 on a club night.
Say, out to Old Mountain Road and back through Lime Works Loop Road past Priongia.
Prolly 30% Gravel.

Keithf

4th March 2014, 17:19

I get the bit about that this thread is for ADV Rides in the Waikato-that's why I am looking at bit after all, my point is really that the discussion was connected with ADV riding in the Waikato. Besides there's only a handfull of people that are active in this thread and who knows given that we probably travel the same roads we could well come across each other-as long as the discussion is vaguely on tiopic is it such ahuge issue?

Jeez, I can't imagine why people on forums like this would hassle you:facepalm:
One of the biggest problem with this board is noise to signal ratio, and this is a thread that you can look in quickly to see who is riding locally, and where (it is after all called "Waikato ADV rides!", not "ADV Bikes for the Waikato"). So I simply made the suggestion that if you'd like to discuss you choice of bike you start another thread.

Keithf

4th March 2014, 17:27

which is exactly the kind of comment that turns people off being involved in threads like this and participating and contributing for the benefit of all.

Basic common sense.

However, based on your inability to understand a simple thread title, you may have to get someone to explain that to you.

Eddieb

4th March 2014, 17:28

Fortunately, as far as insurance is concerned I'm in the biz.
Our initial thoughts are a guided ride from the Hamilton Motorcycle Club Rooms at 5.30 - 6 on a club night.
Say, out to Old Mountain Road and back through Lime Works Loop Road past Priongia.
Prolly 30% Gravel.

Let me know when it's on and I can put an advert up for it on my various places. Could be interested in attending too if it's open to non members.

tri boy

4th March 2014, 17:30

and back through Lime Works Loop Road past Priongia.

Don't forget the koha required to use limeworks loop.
It can be paid in motorcycle oil packs, or left lil finger. :shit:Your choice.<_<

Keithf

4th March 2014, 17:42

Done:-) The alternative Waikato ADV riders thread

Maybe there does need to be a 'Waikato Adventure rides chit chat thread'.

Didn't mean to cause a fuss.

This is part of the reason I asked about posting ride reports on here, seemed like it was ok from the responses and non, that I got.... And they don't fit the scope you're talking about.
:grouphug:[/QUOTE]