Waikato ADV rides!

[5150]

Hi Eddie, your website says that there are no petrol stops on the ride until after Klondyke Road, But actually there is 91 petrol available at the port waikato general store.:scooter::scooter::scooter:

I don't even run my lawn mower on that shit :no:

[5150]

i know mate, my priorities are all out of wack at the moment :scratch:

Do we need to beet them back into wack for you? :laugh:

[Eddieb]

Hi Eddie, your website says that there are no petrol stops on the ride until after Klondyke Road, But actually there is 91 petrol available at the port waikato general store.:scooter::scooter::scooter:

Is is reliably available?

[MXNUT]

I don't even run my lawn mower on that shit :no:

Yep, the KTM does not particularly like it .
But its a hell of a lot better that pushing.



Is is reliably available?

Has never been a problem in the past.


With the weather forcast being for showers on sunday, I assume that the ride will still go ahead ???

[5150]

Yep, the KTM does not particularly like it .
But its a hell of a lot better that pushing.



You have a valid point there sir :facepalm:

[oneblackflag]

Might be able to make the ride. Must politely ask the cows to get a wriggle on in the morning odds are 50/50.

Happy (almost) membership birthday to me.

[MXNUT]

Meet you all at the GAS service station at Whatawhata at 10.15.

[Eddieb]

Meet you all at the GAS service station at Whatawhata at 10.15.

10 would be better

http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/events/149/waikato-west-coast-loop-ride/

[MXNUT]

10 would be better

http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/events/149/waikato-west-coast-loop-ride/

10.00am it is then at whatawhata

[Eddieb]

Here's a short ride report with a few pics

http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/forums/topic/waikato-west-coast-loop-ride-2/

[Shewolf]

a bit of vid, nice ride with the guys on Sunday


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVd8nUxJHwY&list=UUqBDnDji1AbYUNKubHT_MbQ

[Night Falcon]

Looked like a nice Sunday ride!

[MXNUT]

Anyone interested in a ride on Sunday.:blank:
It has been nearly 2 years since I have riden Taumatamarie and Pomarangi Roads.

So I was thinking of a 300 km Loop out to Awakino and back with lunch at Piopio on the way.

Start and finish in pirongia with a total of around 300 kms for the total loop taking in a mixture of fast and twisty gravel roads and finishing with a lap
around the side of Mt Pirongia.

Would plan to leave Pirongia at around 10.00 am.

[Oscar]

Went out yesterday for a short ride with the Fish.
Eneded up going to Te Mata, Waimaori Road, Ruapuke, Waanga Road, Raglan, Te Hutiwai Road, Waitetune Valley Road, LimeWorks Loop Road and home...bewdy!

[Eddieb]

Im going to head out Wednesday night for 130km loop to check out 2 new tracks for the www.adventureridingnz.co.nz website.
http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/forums/topic/anyone-up-for-a-ride-wednesday-evening-15th-october/

[Oscar]

Im going to head out Wednesday night for 130km loop to check out 2 new tracks for the www.adventureridingnz.co.nz website.
http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/forums/topic/anyone-up-for-a-ride-wednesday-evening-15th-october/

Damn. I'm going to Melbourne on Wednesday.
Gimme a shout the next time you go out.
Was that your rig in town at lunch time?

[Eddieb]

Damn. I'm going to Melbourne on Wednesday.
Gimme a shout the next time you go out.
Was that your rig in town at lunch time?

I'll swap ya and I'll go to Melbourne. One of my favorite cities.

The sidecar was parked in town all day, I rode it to work today.

[MXNUT]

Anyone interested in a ride on Sunday.:blank:
It has been nearly 2 years since I have riden Taumatamarie and Pomarangi Roads.

So I was thinking of a 300 km Loop out to Awakino and back with lunch at Piopio on the way.

Start and finish in pirongia with a total of around 300 kms for the total loop taking in a mixture of fast and twisty gravel roads and finishing with a lap
around the side of Mt Pirongia.

Would plan to leave Pirongia at around 10.00 am.

No takers for a ride tomorrow then ???

[oneblackflag]

No takers for a ride tomorrow then ???

Would be keen mate but working till 5... Might be a bit late getting back from a 300k ride... Not that it stopped us the other night with Eddie :eek::laugh:

[dino3310]

No takers for a ride tomorrow then ???

couldnt commit as the cook is at the Ngatea garage sale, she might be back tonight if so then i'll be in

[10bikekid]

No takers for a ride tomorrow then ???

You are under the Allusion that Hamiltonians actually Ride their bikes :msn-wink:

Just kidding guys, I know once the sun comes out you will all be there and look forward to meeting up, had a nice ride myself this morning and was home again by 9am

My excuses, Would have joined you MX but am getting ready for overseas trip, Sunday is my Family day, O and I live in Auckland :weep:
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[Waihou Thumper]

Actually there is a East side to the Waikato....
There are some great roads over this way. The thing is, a hour ride to get to a meeting place that is convenient to the few, I am happy to ride
on roads less paved between here and tracks south...:)
Ummm. Leslie, Cecil?
Galaxy?
Around the back of Reporoa for instance.....

[oneblackflag]

Actually there is a East side to the Waikato....
There are some great roads over this way. The thing is, a hour ride to get to a meeting place that is convenient to the few, I am happy to ride
on roads less paved between here and tracks south...:)
Ummm. Leslie, Cecil?
Galaxy?
Around the back of Reporoa for instance.....

Yea I'm keen to head that way again sometime. Katuna and I headed out there on one occasion last summer.

So you're still riding? Somehow thought you were giving it up?

[Waihou Thumper]

No brainer! really....

[Eddieb]

We were out Wednesday night, did Waiti and Ohiniwai roads.

http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/forums/topic/anyone-up-for-a-ride-wednesday-evening-15th-october/

[oneblackflag]

No brainer! really....

True......


I am giving up riding....altogether!
The DR800, R100GS PD and the aprilia Tuareg are on the market. Plus, I have all the adv tyres, spares, kit and ka-boodle to list...
Had enough...full stop, the end!
As soon as I have the dosh to list, I will put 'em all on Trade Me. So pass the word....


May be why I thought you were giving it up...

[dino3310]

couldnt commit as the cook is at the Ngatea garage sale, she might be back tonight if so then i'll be in

well she got back so i went out to the shed put a new clutch cable on, greased up the shock linkages the only thing i didnt do was set the alarm:yawn::doh::laugh::facepalm:

[Waihou Thumper]

well she got back so i went out to the shed put a new clutch cable on, greased up the shock linkages the only thing i didnt do was set the alarm:yawn::doh::laugh::facepalm:


Tui Billboard...:) Yeah, right!

[MXNUT]

You are under the Allusion that Hamiltonians actually Ride their bikes :msn-wink:

Yep, Im beginning to think you may be right there Mark.



Actually there is a East side to the Waikato....
There are some great roads over this way. The thing is, a hour ride to get to a meeting place that is convenient to the few, I am happy to ride
on roads less paved between here and tracks south...:)
Ummm. Leslie, Cecil?
Galaxy?
Around the back of Reporoa for instance.....

It Isnt really the same old same old for me Mark as I havent been out on some of those roads to awakino for 2 years now.

I know there are some good roads over the east side as well, But there is too much tarseal to link them all up.
Im afraid that west is best :laugh::laugh::laugh:

But Organize a ride over your way and I will be there if i can.


well she got back so i went out to the shed put a new clutch cable on, greased up the shock linkages the only thing i didnt do was set the alarm:yawn::doh::laugh::facepalm:

Missed your text by half an Hour Dino, decided on a shorter loop to Waitomo and round Mt Pirongia.

Out with the `Naki Boys ` next weekend for the Cape To Cape, so will clock up plenty of Km`s then

[dino3310]

Tui Billboard...:) Yeah, right!


fair dinkum the boys came in at 9:45..... dad can you make me breakfast:blank:

[10bikekid]

Yep, Im beginning to think you may be right there Mark.



It Isnt really the same old same old for me Mark as I havent been out on some of those roads to awakino for 2 years now.

I know there are some good roads over the east side as well, But there is too much tarseal to link them all up.
Im afraid that west is best :laugh::laugh::laugh:

But Organize a ride over your way and I will be there if i can.



Missed your text by half an Hour Dino, decided on a shorter loop to Waitomo and round Mt Pirongia.

Out with the `Naki Boys ` next weekend for the Cape To Cape, so will clock up plenty of Km`s then

Good bit of literature there and that was obviously a popular name back then. :cool:

Tell you what when I get back from PNG I'll pretend I'm from down there and come for a ride, Might let you go in front though as not sure if the KLR is up to hunting down your New 690R (in fact I'm sure its not) :crazy:

Still can see the Stone chips on the 950 from your last bike :yes:

[clint640]

Around the back of Reporoa for instance.....

Later in summer when the tracks are a bit more Adv bike friendly I'll line up a weekend out at our block at Reporoa. Pretty easy to work out a scenic route over from the West side, lap of the 4x4 track, stay at hut, shoot clays, drink beers. Could even loop out around Rerewhakaaitu-Rotoma on the Sunday, late lunch at my place or Okere falls...

Cheers
Clint

[Kaituna]

Later in summer when the tracks are a bit more Adv bike friendly I'll line up a weekend out at our block at Reporoa. Pretty easy to work out a scenic route over from the West side, lap of the 4x4 track, stay at hut, shoot clays, drink beers. Could even loop out around Rerewhakaaitu-Rotoma on the Sunday, late lunch at my place or Okere falls...

Cheers
Clint

I'll be a definite starter clint :)

[5150]

Later in summer when the tracks are a bit more Adv bike friendly I'll line up a weekend out at our block at Reporoa. Pretty easy to work out a scenic route over from the West side, lap of the 4x4 track, stay at hut, shoot clays, drink beers. Could even loop out around Rerewhakaaitu-Rotoma on the Sunday, late lunch at my place or Okere falls...

Cheers
Clint

Where do I sign up Clint? :)

[dino3310]

Later in summer when the tracks are a bit more Adv bike friendly I'll line up a weekend out at our block at Reporoa. Pretty easy to work out a scenic route over from the West side, lap of the 4x4 track, stay at hut, shoot clays, drink beers. Could even loop out around Rerewhakaaitu-Rotoma on the Sunday, late lunch at my place or Okere falls...

Cheers
Clint

could be a goer mate, any goats on your block i could cull for ya:ar15:

[clint640]

could be a goer mate, any goats on your block i could cull for ya:ar15:

No goats but we might be able to find a possum or 2 for those keen to do a good deed for the environment :msn-wink:

Cheers
Clint

[oneblackflag]

Anyone interested in a ride on Sunday.:blank:
It has been nearly 2 years since I have riden Taumatamarie and Pomarangi Roads.

So I was thinking of a 300 km Loop out to Awakino and back with lunch at Piopio on the way.

Start and finish in pirongia with a total of around 300 kms for the total loop taking in a mixture of fast and twisty gravel roads and finishing with a lap
around the side of Mt Pirongia.

Would plan to leave Pirongia at around 10.00 am.

Planning on doing this tomorrow if your free?
I'm unsure of gas stops so Kaituna and I may just be winging it.

Anyone else keen?

[dino3310]

im in, i;ll set the alarm:sleep:

[oneblackflag]

You are under the Allusion that Hamiltonians actually Ride their bikes :msn-wink:



Proof we can park up for a pie with the best of 'em
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3949/15686789371_c92fbf4522.jpg

[MXNUT]

Any of you locals keen for a ride this saturday ????

Maybe somewhere different :blank:

Got a few tracks that I am keen to check out down Tokoroa way, but am open to anything really if someone wants to get out.

Have a 2/3 worn rear knobbly that I need to wear out and change in the next few weeks before I go to Bike Week :niceone:.

[Tug Boat]

Any of you locals keen for a ride this saturday ????

Maybe somewhere different :blank:

Got a few tracks that I am keen to check out down Tokoroa way, but am open to anything really if someone wants to get out.

Have a 2/3 worn rear knobbly that I need to wear out and change in the next few weeks before I go to Bike Week :niceone:.

Hi Mark
Will be up Coromandel Fishing no riding for me

[Waihou Thumper]

Any of you locals keen for a ride this saturday ????

Maybe somewhere different :blank:

Got a few tracks that I am keen to check out down Tokoroa way, but am open to anything really if someone wants to get out.

Have a 2/3 worn rear knobbly that I need to wear out and change in the next few weeks before I go to Bike Week :niceone:.


Have a ferry ride, so will be heading North Sat. Bit of a red-eye though, so might slab it home, rest and then see what happens.

[MXNUT]

Hi Mark
Will be up Coromandel Fishing no riding for me

Yep, thats my plan for Sunday.

[dino3310]

i'll be in the kaimanawas with the kids

[Eddieb]

I'll be in Tauranga on the sidecar

[dino3310]

that old fella triboy should be keen for a ride

[10bikekid]

remember the good old days before FB

[MXNUT]

remember the good old days before FB

Yep not too many people left in the Kato with bikes who are keen for a ride nowdays.:sick:

[10bikekid]

Yep not too many people left in the Kato with bikes who are keen for a ride nowdays.:sick:

Was good fun, remember chasing you on my KTM 950, lots of nice chips on it for souvenirs lol, Not sure if this was the same ride but same route

[Horney1]

Yep not too many people left in the Kato with bikes who are keen for a ride nowdays.:sick:


I'm still here and still just as keen. I just broke the KTM a couple of years ago (wasn't a get off!) and haven't gotten around to stripping it right down for complete rebuild and forking out for a new clutch basket. Got a GSX1100 to get around on in early 2015 but looking to sell it now and sort the 990, might even get a smaller road /enduro bike but hard to think about parting with the KTM. At least with all the alloy in it it won't rust!! Also been very tied up helping partner look after her elderly father after stroke etc... now that's full time hard yakka!

I haven't seen Dino in much too long, think he's been busy teaching the young fella some bush skills.

See you guys out there sometime one day!

Cheers

C

[10bikekid]

I'm still here and still just as keen. I just broke the KTM a couple of years ago (wasn't a get off!) and haven't gotten around to stripping it right down for complete rebuild and forking out for a new clutch basket. Got a GSX1100 to get around on in early 2015 but looking to sell it now and sort the 990, might even get a smaller road /enduro bike but hard to think about parting with the KTM. At least with all the alloy in it it won't rust!! Also been very tied up helping partner look after her elderly father after stroke etc... now that's full time hard yakka!

I haven't seen Dino in much too long, think he's been busy teaching the young fella some bush skills.

See you guys out there sometime one day!

Cheers

C

Sadly I let mine go, it was a lot of fun for 4 or so years, Run a KLR most of the time now as just as comfy on the road and quite a bit lighter for Sand work etc, I modded it a bit and think its every bit as fast on the gravel through I have to give it death :shifty:

[Horney1]

Sadly I let mine go, it was a lot of fun for 4 or so years, Run a KLR most of the time now as just as comfy on the road and quite a bit lighter for Sand work etc, I modded it a bit and think its every bit as fast on the gravel through I have to give it death :shifty:

Yep light is good. Years back, I had a 600 and my mate a 650. They both got along well. Same problem though: get a bike to go further, go further and further, find should have brought an even lighter one. Then end up with a trials bike.
:doh:

:laugh:

[Eddieb]

Yep not too many people left in the Kato with bikes who are keen for a ride nowdays.:sick:

I've been out most weekends recently to a greater or lesser degree but don't hang out on here much anymore. Still got the DR.

Deano is about to move to the Naki.