Waikato ADV rides!

[MXNUT]

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

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

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

[Steelie]

Yeah, I might be a starter. Bike hasn't been out since the mmmmm.

[Horney1]

I could be a starter to. Got a couple of other things on the to do list & spent more money than I thought I would but I'll keep an eye on the thread and see how I go.. It'd be a good short ride.

[Waihou Thumper]

What day Mark? I could take the aprilia for a spin, it needs a workout...

[Tug Boat]

Hi Mark
Other things on this weekend but let me know about other rides and see if we can get a few BOP riders over

[nic]

Yep....interested .....what day?

[Rosie]

Not this weekend, but we should make an effort to get over Waikato way more often.

Or we could string together some Rotorua-ish roads some time, if you wanted to come and visit us :sunny:

[MXNUT]

I could be a starter to. Got a couple of other things on the to do list & spent more money than I thought I would but I'll keep an eye on the thread and see how I go.. It'd be a good short ride.


What day Mark? I could take the aprilia for a spin, it needs a workout...


Either Day would work for me and weather is looking good for both, i can work in with what suits the majority.
If we cant sort a ride for this weekend, there is a trail ride on sunday i will attend.


Yep....interested .....what day?


Yeah, I might be a starter. Bike hasn't been out since the mmmmm.

Yep, my bike hasnt had a run since MMMMM either.Been damaging myself on the MX bike instead.

[Shewolf]

I'm keen to ride out and meet you bods somewhere.

[10bikekid]

Any room for a Jaffa, we usually hang out in Café's on the waterfront but could be keen for Saturday Morning, where do you leave from and can a 950 do the ride on Dual sport tires

[socialites]

I'm keen to ride out and meet you bods somewhere.

I can do this weekend also, let us know what day, I guess Sat would suit me best, but am flexible.

[MXNUT]

I'm keen to ride out and meet you bods somewhere.

:niceone:


Any room for a Jaffa, we usually hang out in Café's on the waterfront but could be keen for Saturday Morning, where do you leave from and can a 950 do the ride on Dual sport tires

Always room for a JAFFA, we can probably even find a cafe for you in Port Waikato or Nikau Caves so you dont go through any withdrawal symptoms.:rolleyes:
No problem with the 950 on dual sport tyres, all gravel roads apart from an optional play on the sand dunes at port waikato.


I can do this weekend also, let us know what day, I guess Sat would suit me best, but am flexible.

Yep Saturday is sounding like the best option, So saturday it is :yes:

Will have to come up with a plan to meet the northerners somewhere on the way.:blank:

We need a few more YKATO riders or we will be out numbered by JAFFA`s :(:(:(

[Steelie]

Saturday is good for me. Just need a plan for meet up. Could do a northern ride/group and meet up with the south group for lunch. Or a more direct route and meet earlier.

[10bikekid]

Will sip my mochachino and await further instructions :corn:

PS, us northerers may have to meet earlyish sat morning to meet up with the south bombay crew ? :cool:

[tri boy]

Out.(yeahyeah, softcock etc etc)
:baby::baby:

[dino3310]

Out.(yeahyeah, softcock etc etc)
:baby::baby:

:Oi::spanking::nya:



what about Mrs Triboy she'd be keen for a ride:yes:

[young1]

We are overnighting in Raglan on Saturday. If the weather isn't too bad we will ride up. Plan to go up the coast from Awakino.

So if you are anywhere near Ragan etc we might see you :-)

[Odakyu-sen]

Will sip my mochachino and await further instructions :corn:

PS, us northerers may have to meet earlyish sat morning to meet up with the south bombay crew ? :cool:

I'm in Auckland. What time and where are the Auckland riders meeting before joining up with the southern crowd?

[socialites]

May I suggest the Auckland crew meet at BP Autobahn (the one at Papakura on the motorway) at lets say 08h15 Saturday morning. (thats quater past eight for those non military types....hahahaha)
If any of the Auckland crew has a better meeting place and a more favorable time, please let us know, as I am open to change.

MARK- Can you let us know where and what time we can meet up with you Southern lads?




I'm in Auckland. What time and where are the Auckland riders meeting before joining up with the southern crowd?

[Shewolf]

Papakura Service Centre (BP) sounds good to me


May I suggest the Auckland crew meet at BP Autobahn (the one at Papakura on the motorway) at lets say 08h15 Saturday morning. (thats quater past eight for those non military types....hahahaha)
If any of the Auckland crew has a better meeting place and a more favorable time, please let us know, as I am open to change.

MARK- Can you let us know where and what time we can meet up with you Southern lads?

[dino3310]

MARK- Can you let us know where and what time we can meet up with you Southern lads?

8:15 at 2whatas:laugh:

[Shewolf]

yeehaa a chase!


8:15 at 2whatas:laugh:

[10bikekid]

May I suggest the Auckland crew meet at BP Autobahn (the one at Papakura on the motorway) at lets say 08h15 Saturday morning. (thats quater past eight for those non military types....hahahaha)
If any of the Auckland crew has a better meeting place and a more favorable time, please let us know, as I am open to change.

MARK- Can you let us know where and what time we can meet up with you Southern lads?

I'm in, Jaffas at 8,15am Sat BP Autobahn, will be on Big Orange KTM :Punk:

[socialites]

Ok then, so its 8.15 at BP autobahn, catch ya all there.

Now all that Mark needs to do is to tell us where we will be meeting his crew.


I'm in, Jaffas at 8,15am Sat BP Autobahn, will be on Big Orange KTM :Punk:

[MXNUT]

Ok then, so its 8.15 at BP autobahn, catch ya all there.

Now all that Mark needs to do is to tell us where we will be meeting his crew.

Where and when we meet will depend on who is coming from the waikato and south.

So far the only confirmed riders ( other than ta JAFFA`S ) are Dino and myself.:innocent:

Horney1 / Waihou thumper & NIC what are your plans. :blank:

[Odakyu-sen]

May I suggest the Auckland crew meet at BP Autobahn (the one at Papakura on the motorway) at lets say 08h15 Saturday morning. (thats quater past eight for those non military types....hahahaha)
If any of the Auckland crew has a better meeting place and a more favorable time, please let us know, as I am open to change.


08:15 at BP Autobahn on the motorway this Saturday works for me. I have a red KLR650 (that I have owned for a month). I have taken it out on metal roads, but need to learn some adventure riding skills.

[dino3310]

I have taken it out on metal roads, but need to learn some adventure riding skills.

ive been riding since i was 4 and i still havent learnt any adv skills:laugh: i just go slow on the corners and faster on the straights

[dino3310]

come on you Waikato lads/lasses get off your arses and come for a ride:yes:

[Oscar]

ive been riding since i was 4

Jeez, you must be tired...

[Shewolf]

no worries, I'm usually the slowest and I've found that following the good riders (and keeping up) has great for learning


08:15 at BP Autobahn on the motorway this Saturday works for me. I have a red KLR650 (that I have owned for a month). I have taken it out on metal roads, but need to learn some adventure riding skills.

[Odakyu-sen]

no worries, I'm usually the slowest and I've found that following the good riders (and keeping up) has great for learning

I'm looking forward to being well out of my comfort zone.

[Horney1]

Where and when we meet will depend on who is coming from the waikato and south.

So far the only confirmed riders ( other than ta JAFFA`S ) are Dino and myself.:innocent:

Horney1 / Waihou thumper & NIC what are your plans. :blank:


0815hrs 2 whatas it is. Brrrr. That'll be an early start for me! :yawn: :D

[nic]

Where and when we meet will depend on who is coming from the waikato and south.

So far the only confirmed riders ( other than ta JAFFA`S ) are Dino and myself.:innocent:

Horney1 / Waihou thumper & NIC what are your plans. :blank:


I have no plans......do but I intend to head over join the ride - if the start time (out of 2whata's?) is not too early.

[Waihou Thumper]

Have a good ride, will not be there.

[Steelie]

How about both North & South meet at Nikau Caves mid morning. Still have individual meet up points at 8;15 or what ever. Nic might need more time to get from Rotorua so could meet us at Nikau Caves.

I'll be at BP AutoBahn or Tuakau Bridge.

[socialites]

Yeah thats a plan, Auckland crew meet at BP Autobahn at 8.15 to ride at 8.30, meet the "cow bell" lads at Nikau caves mid morning and take it from there.
Hope someone knows how to get to Nikau caves...hahahaha



How about both North & South meet at Nikau Caves mid morning. Still have individual meet up points at 8;15 or what ever. Nic might need more time to get from Rotorua so could meet us at Nikau Caves.

I'll be at BP AutoBahn or Tuakau Bridge.

[MXNUT]

0815hrs 2 whatas it is. Brrrr. That'll be an early start for me! :yawn: :D

Yep, 8.15 to early for me also. Say 8.30 at whatawahta gas station ready to leave


I have no plans......do but I intend to head over join the ride - if the start time (out of 2whata's?) is not too early.

Nic, it would take about an hour and 40 minutes max from Rotorua to Whatawhata so you can decide if that is too early and you want to meet us at Nikau Caves Cafe.


How about both North & South meet at Nikau Caves mid morning. Still have individual meet up points at 8;15 or what ever. Nic might need more time to get from Rotorua so could meet us at Nikau Caves.

I'll be at BP AutoBahn or Tuakau Bridge.

Meet up with the Auckland crew at the Caves Cafe between 10 & 10.30

You guys can sort your route to meet that time.

Sorted !!

[socialites]

Sweet..Sorted


Yep, 8.15 to early for me also. Say 8.30 at whatawahta gas station ready to leave



Nic, it would take about an hour and 40 minutes max from Rotorua to Whatawhata so you can decide if that is too early and you want to meet us at Nikau Caves Cafe.



Meet up with the Auckland crew at the Caves Cafe between 10 & 10.30

You guys can sort your route to meet that time.

Sorted !!

[Odakyu-sen]

If the southern crowd (of 2?) have a Nikau Palm Cafe ETA of 10:30 hrs, and the Jaffa contingent are to depart BP at 8:30 hrs, what will Jaffa do to amuse its collective self for the 2 hours before Nikau? (Sightseeing?) Low-tide follies at Port Waikato (low tide at 9:37 hrs)? Show-and-tell? Group counselling? (What else do we do in Auckland when we have an hour to kill....?) :shifty:

[Shewolf]

mmmm Klondyke Rd

[10bikekid]

:According to my extreamly accurate:innocent: Google map calculation if Jaffas leave Papakura at 830 and travel:scooter: the 1h 30ish minute to Nikau caves and Waikato farmers leave Whatawhata at 845 and travel:scooter: the 1h and 15ish minutes to Nikau caves that would be about 10 ish give or take a 1/4hr or so, sounds about right through since the routes we are taking is top secret gestimation only :facepalm:

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Presume we will head on to Port Wiakato after that ????

[socialites]

Yeah, Klondyke rd sounds like a plan to me..


mmmm Klondyke Rd

[MXNUT]

:According to my extreamly accurate:innocent: Google map calculation if Jaffas leave Papakura at 830 and travel:scooter: the 1h 30ish minute to Nikau caves and Waikato farmers leave Whatawhata at 845 and travel:scooter: the 1h and 15ish minutes to Nikau caves that would be about 10 ish give or take a 1/4hr or so, sounds about right through since the routes we are taking is top secret gestimation only :facepalm:

Presume we will head on to Port Waikato after that ????

Good Calculations, only problem is that those are all the boring ( tarsealed roads ) which we dont use.:sick:

But if you aucklanders go via Klondyke road that would get you there about the right time, then you could turn around and ride it in the reverse direction with us 4 southerners. :shit:

[10bikekid]

Good Calculations, only problem is that those are all the boring ( tarsealed roads ) which we dont use.:sick:

But if you aucklanders go via Klondyke road that would get you there about the right time, then you could turn around and ride it in the reverse direction with us 4 southerners. :shit:

ooh no are you riding gravel :gob:















Just kidding :shifty:

I posted before that Klondyke thingy road was mentioned and google avoids gravel mostly :Oops:

Sounds good, but will bring JPS just incase :confused:

[dino3310]

:Waikato farmers leave Whatawhata at 845 and travel:scooter: the 1h and 15ish minutes to Nikau caves that would be about 10 ish give or take a 1/4hr or so, sounds about right through since the routes we are taking is top secret gestimation only :facepalm:



Presume we will head on to Port Wiakato after that ????

mxnut might do it in 1h 15m but i'll need another hour or so:laugh:

round the mountains easier as we dont have to leave till 10:00, will have to stay off the sherry tonight to get 8:30:angry:

[nic]

mxnut might do it in 1h 15m but i'll need another hour or so:laugh:

round the mountains easier as we dont have to leave till 10:00, will have to stay off the sherry tonight to get 8:30:angry:

:angry:It was you who suggested "8.15 at 2whatas" :bash:

I'll leave at 6.30 ish - ride through the forecast light frost and patchy fog - and see you at the petrol station in whatawhata -hopefully

[Team Buffoon]

I am in and my girlfriend has bravely suggested she would like to come as well, so we will be two up squeezed onto a standard DR650 seat. Hmm I can feel my bum cringing already!
See you at the Papakura BP on the motorway at 0815.
Umm is that at the BP or outside the MickyD/Cafe for a quick feed???

[mikemike104]

Picking up 07 Transalp on Sunday.. sad to miss this ride, expect me on many more !

[dino3310]

:angry:It was you who suggested "8.15 at 2whatas" :bash:

I'll leave at 6.30 ish - ride through the forecast light frost and patchy fog - and see you at the petrol station in whatawhata -hopefully

dosent mean i was gonna be the at 8:15 :lol:

[dino3310]

Picking up 07 Transalp on Sunday.. sad to miss this ride, expect me on many more !

nice one mikemike :woohoo::wings:

[10bikekid]

I am in and my girlfriend has bravely suggested she would like to come as well, so we will be two up squeezed onto a standard DR650 seat. Hmm I can feel my bum cringing already!
See you at the Papakura BP on the motorway at 0815.
Umm is that at the BP or outside the MickyD/Cafe for a quick feed???

Orange KTM may be a McDs at 8 if I wake early enough (or ride faster:angry:)

Will look for guy with Big wedgy (am presuming your GS is sold or mothballed)

[10bikekid]

mxnut might do it in 1h 15m but i'll need another hour or so:laugh:

round the mountains easier as we dont have to leave till 10:00, will have to stay off the sherry tonight to get 8:30:angry:

What you talking about dino, you ride a Honda XR those things win Baja :yes:

[JATZ]

What you talking about dino, you ride a Honda XR those things win Baja :yes:
Not with him at the controls they wouldn't :shutup:
I don't think I'll be joining in the ride....maybe next time :wavey:

[10bikekid]

Not with him at the controls they wouldn't :shutup:
I don't think I'll be joining in the ride....maybe next time :wavey:

Would like to do Baja myself one day (the pre run off course) :scooter:

Thought you were in the south island ?? :confused: (must be far enough away so dino cant hit you anyway:dodge:)

[dino3310]

What you talking about dino, you ride a Honda XR those things win Baja :yes:
why yes you are right there Mark it is a champion of numerous Desert SCORE races and Rally's and a true legend of a motorcycle.
unfortunately the riders a nana:laugh:



Not with him at the controls they wouldn't :shutup:
I don't think I'll be joining in the ride....maybe next time :wavey:
:confused: Pfffft beemer rider


Would like to do it myself one day (the pre run off course)

Thought you were in the south island ?? :confused: (must be far enough away so dino cant hit you anyway:shit:)

the baja beach bash would be the go http://jcrhonda.com/story/all/222
i would never hit a mate, might pinch his bike but never hit him

[Steelie]

If the south crew of 3 are planning on Port Waikato after the meet up, the obvious way south after that would be Klondyke Rd, Ponganui Rd(best road round those parts), so we (north lot) should find alternative route on our way to the meet up and that is easily accomplished!

ok ill get off the sherry now so I can make the meet up on time (or not)

[dino3310]

ok ill get off the sherry now so I can make the meet up on time (or not)

just about to have one myself.... cheers:drinkup:

[10bikekid]

If the south crew of 3 are planning on Port Waikato after the meet up, the obvious way south after that would be Klondyke Rd, Ponganui Rd(best road round those parts), so we (north lot) should find alternative route on our way to the meet up and that is easily accomplished!

ok ill get off the sherry now so I can make the meet up on time (or not)


just about to have one myself.... cheers:drinkup:

Last cupa for me to.

Hope someone knows where we are going.

O well best not worry and just finish watching Coro street.

FMF's have got to wake the Nieghboors early tomorrow,

[Horney1]

Mmmmm, had my NICE coffee & checking for last minute changes... Dooh! 0830hrs? Bugger. I might as well go back to bed! :laugh:

Nah, looks like a very nice day out there... Pac, bike gear on, warm up, fuel up & go...

C U da.

[MXNUT]

Ride Cancelled.

Its too cold and Foggy:cold::cold::cold:




















Nah,Just shittin ya. See you all soon:facepalm:

[Odakyu-sen]

I have finished washing my KLR650 after today's ride to Port Waikato via the Nikau Palm Cafe and Klondyke Road. I saw wild goats, wild pigs, wild turkeys, wild DR650s, you name it. I had my first experience on metal roads watching riders who seem to know what they are doing. I didn't fall off, but the grader had made some of the stretches pretty wibbly. (Where's a good rut to follow when you need one...)

I need more practise, but I really enjoyed my introduction to adventure riding. My rear K750 Dunlop is squaring off, and it only has 2,100 km on it. I wonder what I should get next? I need something that can last 5,000 km or more.

Many of the other riders took photos (and some video) so there should be some visual records of our sorty into the wild posted here soon. I hope Nic will show us the video she took.

We need more KLRs on these rides.

[socialites]

Yeah..the DR's washed and looking new again...hahaha...good ride guys and gals, good to meet the guys not previously met, had a blast.....



I have finished washing my KLR650 after today's ride to Port Waikato via the Nikau Palm Cafe and Klondyke Road. I saw wild goats, wild pigs, wild turkeys, wild DR650s, you name it. I had my first experience on metal roads watching riders who seem to know what they are doing. I didn't fall off, but the grader had made some of the stretches pretty wibbly. (Where's a good rut to follow when you need one...)

I need more practise, but I really enjoyed my introduction to adventure riding. My rear K750 Dunlop is squaring off, and it only has 2,100 km on it. I wonder what I should get next? I need something that can last 5,000 km or more.

Many of the other riders took photos (and some video) so there should be some visual records of our sorty into the wild posted here soon. I hope Nic will show us the video she took.

We need more KLRs on these rides.

[Steelie]

Nice day out guys and girls. Good attendance for a short notice ride.
My DRs' dirty in garage. Theres test match rugby to watch!:drinkup:

[Shewolf]

what is this thing...washing?

Great ride everyone - thanks! Will check the footage for anything exciting...I think I got MXNUT doing a wee jump

[dino3310]

I need more practise, but I really enjoyed my introduction to adventure riding. My rear K750 Dunlop is squaring off, and it only has 2,100 km on it. I wonder what I should get next? I need something that can last 5,000 km or more.

We need more KLRs on these rides.

mitas E-07 will do ya 5000km
was good meeting ya,


great ride today MXNUT great weather good people = fantastic ride.

[nic]

:yawn: :cold: :scooter: :sunny: :ride: :sunny: :ride: :cold: :scooter: :beer: :yawn:

great riding, great company.

:niceone: MXNUT

[dino3310]

Big day for you Nic, how many Kms all up?


oh and WELL DONE :2thumbsup your a lot keener than some of us on here:clap:

[dino3310]

photo from today


Tree
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[Steelie]

photo from today


Tree
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Nice action shot of tree Dino

[Odakyu-sen]

photo from today


Tree
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Let me guess... you're an AUT graduate (graphic design) or you have a teenage daughter who is applying in September this year to take graphic design at AUT in 2013?

[socialites]

Its only "test match rugby" if the Springboks are playing...the Ozzies pose no test....



Nice day out guys and girls. Good attendance for a short notice ride.
My DRs' dirty in garage. Theres test match rugby to watch!:drinkup:

[dino3310]

Let me guess... you're an AUT graduate (graphic design) 2013?

nope.... im a graduate from WIBP... Waikato Institude of Bad Photography.

[dino3310]

for some reason most of my photos came out crappy:no:
heres a couple that wern't to bad

The start
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MXnut
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meet 'n eat
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[dino3310]

XR making the KTM look cool :laugh:

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i couldnt think of a more appropriate place for a KLR :bleh:
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smiles all round sums up the days riding
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[Team Buffoon]

Thanks everyone a great day out. Hope we did not keep anyone waiting for too long, two up on the DR on gravel for the first time.

Need to do a Phreaky Phil to that seat and even then I am not sure. Two up on the DR for the whole of the TAT, respect. The search for the perfect Adventure/Tourer Continues.

[socialites]

Then there was "10bikekid", most of the time "out of control" on that big pig KTM, but maaate..RESPECT for throwing that thing around like you do on the gravel...


XR making the KTM look cool :laugh:

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i couldnt think of a more appropriate place for a KLR :bleh:
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smiles all round sums up the days riding
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[nic]

Big day for you Nic, how many Kms all up?

hmmmm not sure :o......approx 250km there and back to whatawhata....plus our ride :scratch:

[dino3310]

hmmmm not sure :o......approx 250km there and back to whatawhata....plus our ride :scratch:

that was 285-290kms
Good catching up with you again, looking forward to the next ride

[Shewolf]

watch out Nic, there's some dodgy character behind you :innocent:

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[Shewolf]

a bit of vid....

1.16" :facepalm:
1.34" there's another bridge that looks exactly like Tuakau Bridge! :blink:


http://youtu.be/GeYIogTyjxU

[dino3310]

Nice one Rhonda:niceone:

[10bikekid]

Hi Everyone thanks for the great ride and I will have a go at posting some pic's now (work in process)

Start of Jaffas fun
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt119/800rider/Pictures4532-1.jpg
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[Shewolf]

I don't remember taking any hallucinogenics on this ride, why you no share? :shifty:

Great pics

[10bikekid]

I don't remember taking any hallucinogenics on this ride, why you no share? :shifty:

Great pics

Wasn't sure if you DR riders could handle it ;) :shit:

(Ta, thought pics were a bit boring without some spice).:Punk:

More to come :confused:

[10bikekid]

Cows, food stops, and riders lining up for their snap shots
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt119/800rider/Pictures4631-1.jpg
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt119/800rider/Pictures4641-1.jpg
Hats off to our marathon rider

[dino3310]

me and mcloedclan might get the pigs playing in mud up thompsons next sunday morning, just the western side which is only 8kms up, im gonna leave the adv gearing and gear on so should be interesting:wacko::laugh:

[That looks like fun]

Somewhere in the Naki,
A little bouy waits :yawn:
:corn:

[dino3310]

weathers looking a little shite for sunday, might have to chuck the MX gearing and tyres on:laugh:

[MXNUT]

weathers looking a little shite for sunday, might have to chuck the MX gearing and tyres on:laugh:

Weather is looking very crap all week.Too much rain fallen already to make thompsons a good choice for this weekend. :weep:
I am Keen on exploring some of the side tracks off the main track on the way to the top from the Te Aroha side but would not get very far at this time of year.:innocent:

I will pass this weekend, and maybe have a crack at thompsons again later in the year :sunny:

[10bikekid]

Another option for soft one's, any type of tires will get you there (perhaps some Jaffas watching this thread may be interested)

Am considering South Head (Murawia beach Auckland) ride starting from the end of the Murawai Gulf course road

Tide is full low at 8,26 am Sat morn so would want to be on beach at about 8am, its about 55ks up to the end so about 3/4 hr run up there by the time you stop to clean goggles and visors a few times

PS, can do one in the future when tide is a bit later for you South Bombayers

[Shewolf]

I'm going Muriwai next weekend - low tide is midday-ish leaving time for latte's and pancakes first. What....that's proper adventure riding food :innocent:


PS, can do one in the future when tide is a bit later for you South Bombayers

[dino3310]

Weather is looking very crap all week.Too much rain fallen already to make thompsons a good choice for this weekend. :weep:
I am Keen on exploring some of the side tracks off the main track on the way to the top from the Te Aroha side but would not get very far at this time of year.:innocent:

I will pass this weekend, and maybe have a crack at thompsons again later in the year :sunny:

no what ya mean bro ive looked at the side tracks by myself in the dry and turned around,never mind in the wet - the main track will be a mud fest in the current climate.:Punk:
actually its looking very crappy for sunday http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nzni&tim=90 all fun in the mud its the ride home soaked and raining that will suck:crybaby:
MMMmmmmmm me having second thoughts now:blink:

[dino3310]

Hey MXNUT ive got an idea...... we could trailor there and that way be nice and warm for the drive home..... we could turn it into an annual mud fest:laugh:

[10bikekid]

I'm going Muriwai next weekend - low tide is midday-ish leaving time for latte's and pancakes first. What....that's proper adventure riding food :innocent:

I'm a bit of a Murawai addict and could do two weeks in a row easy, May take 4WD this sat if no takers as can have heater on and windscreen wipers for sea spray ETC, (and can also nearly do beach at full tide on way home though it takes longer and lots of fuel)

[10bikekid]

Hey MXNUT ive got an idea...... we could trailor there and that way be nice and warm for the drive home..... we could turn it into an annual mud fest:laugh:

Ooh you big girl ;) (don't look at my previous post :shutup: )

[dino3310]

Geeesh :facepalm: boys and there toy's

if ya take the wagon you might as well chuck a line out too

[10bikekid]

Geeesh :facepalm: boys and there toy's

if ya take the wagon you might as well chuck a line out too

shhhh, Im not proud :weep:of having an ADV vehicle with a roof but on those real crap days when you just got get out there she;s a sanity saver :wacko:


No fishing talk please:oi-grr: (my no1 motto, no motor no go)

[10bikekid]

Can you recognise anyone from last ride

[Odakyu-sen]

[QUOTE=10bikekid;1130391644]I'm a bit of a Murawai addict /QUOTE]

Let's say I ride up the beach from Muriwai at low tide, and get (50 km or so?), are there any tracks from the beach back up to the road? I'm thinking of having a poke around there one day of the week when I don't have any work on.

Alternatively, if I ride up to South Head, is there a road to the beach so I can ride down to Muriwai on the sand?

[dino3310]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/146306-Next-Auckland-based-ride?highlight=auckland

[10bikekid]

[QUOTE=10bikekid;1130391644]I'm a bit of a Murawai addict /QUOTE]

Let's say I ride up the beach from Muriwai at low tide, and get (50 km or so?), are there any tracks from the beach back up to the road? I'm thinking of having a poke around there one day of the week when I don't have any work on.

Alternatively, if I ride up to South Head, is there a road to the beach so I can ride down to Muriwai on the sand?

There are 3 main exit/entrances to Muriwai, at the beginning from the Golf course entrance (Coast rd) , about 25ks further up, Rimmers road (has a a 60kph speed limit each side of the track) and about 15k after that Wilsons Rd (not marked but usually clear as debri and vehicle tracks leading up a reasonable incline at the entrance)


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I wouldnt advise that you try Wilsons Rd on your own particurally with your tires and even Rimmers would be touch and go to get out off (both of these tracks are easier to get on to the beach from than off as are steaper on the way out)

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My mobile is on my profile so you can always give me a ring and check if I am free as would not advise you go it alone unless just going up beach from Golf course and returning the same way (unless you had more agressive tires)

[Shewolf]

Can you recognise anyone from last ride

1. socialites
2. Shewolf
3. Dual
4. Horney1
5. Odakyu-sen
6. nic

[10bikekid]

1. socialites
2. Shewolf
3. Dual
4. Horney1
5. Odakyu-sen
6. nic

Ok smarty;) what tires were they all running (including pressures):crazy:

More pic;s (will think of another quiz)

Quiz, There is a story behind this picture series, submit your best guesses

[mikemike104]

I'm keen now on some Waikato adventure type riding.. New (to me) Transalp is going well, has a half good Anakee 2 on the front and a worn (low in the middle) Michelin Sirac on the back, I grew up riding gravel & dirt, so its not new to me at all... just been awhile.

Maybe not the beach but count me in on the next gravel tour of the Waikato.

[dino3310]

:woohoo: the 3 muskateers:facepalm: is growing in numbers:laugh::wings:

[Shewolf]

Quiz, There is a story behind this picture series, submit your best guesses

KTM rider run down by Honda? :yes:

[dino3310]

KTM rider run down by Honda? :yes:

sounds like a Baja race:Punk::Punk::Punk::wings::killingme

[Horney1]

1. socialites
2. Shewolf
3. Dual
4. Horney1
5. Odakyu-sen
6. nic

I concur :yes: (well on 4 at least).

I'm out for the weekend. Spent too much recently. I'll have to stay inside sipping nice coffees with Johnnie and editing some cold kiwi movies...

[Odakyu-sen]

[QUOTE=Odakyu-sen;1130391831]

There are 3 main exit/entrances to Muriwai...

Thanks for that. I'll check the roads out (cautiously) at some point.

[10bikekid]

I concur :yes: (well on 4 at least).

I'm out for the weekend. Spent too much recently. I'll have to stay inside sipping nice coffees with Johnnie and editing some cold kiwi movies...

I noticed the KTM guy looked the happiest :woohoo:

PS, wrong answers from others in regard to Quiz:bash:[, perhaps try again:wacko:

[10bikekid]

[QUOTE=Odakyu-sen;1130392664][QUOTE=10bikekid;1130391855]

Thanks for that. I'll check the roads out (cautiously) at some point.[/QUOTE

Will recheck exact distances and take pics of entrances (if it rains:cold: perhaps in 4WD tomorow)

Or on pancake run the following weekend:facepalm:

[dino3310]

giveing thompsons a miss, more rain forecasted(thunder storm) looks like the fun factors turning to hard work and no fun

[mikemike104]

Took the wife (new to motorcycling) up the Whatawhata side of Old Mountain road yesterday (Friday Morning), she didn't like the idea of the gravel after I told her that one day we would fall off together, probably on gravel or dirt... convinced her to try some anyway, she enjoyed it. Its a good view of Hamilton from the top on a nice day. Had to show her the purpose of riding the bumpy gravel & dirt tracks is to see stuff & places you wouldn't normally get the chance to. :scooter:

[dino3310]

nice one Mike, better watch out mate if she gets into it you wont be able to go anywhere with out her:laugh:
she should enjoy the te akau coast rd up to the nikau cafe for lunch, lots of lovely veiws with easy gravel.

[dino3310]

our very own world famous in NZ OSCAR page 111 this months kiwirider:Punk:

[dino3310]

weather might be alrite this weekend anyone feel like some gravel

[mikemike104]

weather might be alrite this weekend anyone feel like some gravel

Could do.. what are you planning?

[Steelie]

I'm fully booked this weekend, but would've been keen.

No much work on today so might sneek out after lunch today.

[Odakyu-sen]

weather might be alrite this weekend anyone feel like some gravel

Too easterly and light for hang gliding this Saturday, so I am thinking about approaching Muriwai vai Rimmers Road and riding down the beach. Low tide at Muriwai is 9:19 a.m., which means an early morning departure from Auckland (8:00-ish?), but the chance of a cafe break at Muriwai and home for lunch. (Lunch at home will pay for the gas).

I've never been in the sand before, so this could be a hoot.

We could meet at the T-intersection of Rimmers Road and Selwyn Road at 8:30 on Saturday, unless anyone knows a better place to meet.

Feel free to jump in with suggestions....

[10bikekid]

Too easterly and light for hang gliding this Saturday, so I am thinking about approaching Muriwai vai Rimmers Road and riding down the beach. Low tide at Muriwai is 9:19 a.m., which means a early morning departure from Auckland (8:00-ish?), but the chance of a cafe break at Muriwai and home for lunch. (Lunch at home will pay for the gas).

I've never been in the sand before, so this could be a hoot.

We could meet at the T-intersection of Rimmers Road and Selwyn Road at 8:30 on Saturday, unless anyone knows a better place to meet.

Feel free to jump in with suggestions....

Kumeu Bp (on the left just before you get into Kumeu is good common meeting point for all coming from the South, I usually ride past there most Sat Mornings at about that time (815ish) on my way to beach anyway (some company would be cool)

Not sure if KTM is tired well enough to get on at Rimmers:baby: (DR still in workshop:rolleyes:) but surpose you could all push :chase:

Personally I get great satisfaction from doing the whole length of the beach and generally get on at Muriwai golf course entrance but will go with the crowd

[10bikekid]

weather might be alrite this weekend anyone feel like some gravel

Think sand Dino, as far as the eye can see (you know you want it:devil2:)
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[Odakyu-sen]

Personally I get great satisfaction from doing the whole length of the beach and generally get on at Muriwai golf course entrance but will go with the crowd

One thing at a time. Rimmers Road Saturday, the whole damn beach next time. There will be plenty of more opportunities. I want to think of this as "Sand 101" at the Muriwai Campus.

I know the Kumeu BP on the left just before Kumeu. That's a good place to meet at say, 8:15 a.m. this Saturday (23rd)?

[Shewolf]

I might be keen - the 'might' due to a road tyre on the rear and can I be fecked changing (with my new bead breaker and cool tool) to something grippy on the rear after beers Friday night?

I've tried to gain access with stupid tyres before and it ended in tears. Well, more of a sulk when I had to turn the bike around and go elsewhere. Ah well.....pushing is always good no? :baby:

[MXNUT]

weather might be alrite this weekend anyone feel like some gravel

Going to the coromandel this weekend otherwise i would have been keen as.

Weather is looking PRIMO :sunny::sunny::sunny:

[dino3310]

Think sand Dino, as far as the eye can see (you know you want it:devil2:)
>

was almost gonna take you up on that, but then realised im running MX tyres so untill i get a dot rated rear im not keen on a motoway excersion:oi-grr:

[dino3310]

Could do.. what are you planning?

not really sure, was just thinking of a half day run out west, maybe old mountain then to temata rd then over hill to Raglan golf club then round the mountian then old raglan rd to oparau for a pie n coke then pirongia west rd then home, weathers looking good for some photos on the coast






Kumeu Bp (on the left just before you get into Kumeu is good common meeting point for all coming from the South, I usually ride past there most Sat Mornings at about that time (815ish) on my way to beach anyway (some company would be cool)

Not sure if KTM is tired well enough to get on at Rimmers:baby: (DR still in workshop:rolleyes:) but surpose you could all push :chase:

Personally I get great satisfaction from doing the whole length of the beach and generally get on at Muriwai golf course entrance but will go with the crowd

since when is Muriwai in the Waikato:Pokey:

[dino3310]

Going to the coromandel this weekend otherwise i would have been keen as.

Weather is looking PRIMO :sunny::sunny::sunny:

fishing sounds good:whistle:

might have to do a run up to muriwai with 10bikekid one weekend aye mate what ya reckon

[tri boy]

Going to the coromandel this weekend

Don't forget kanny's fish heads:eek:

[dino3310]

Don't forget kanny's fish heads:eek:

and i'll have the fillets:eek:

[dino3310]

was almost gonna take you up on that, but then realised im running MX tyres so untill i get a dot rated rear im not keen on a motoway excersion:oi-grr:


Hey 10bikekid, ive just ordered a new tyre, if its here saterday morning i could be keen for muriwai on sunday maybe, or should i wait for another weekend when the Bigs back :devil2:

[Eddieb]

I'll be in the Tron again next week for the week, not sure I'll have a rideable bike while up there though.

[dino3310]

I'll be in the Tron again next week for the week, not sure I'll have a rideable bike while up there though.

cool :apint: .

just bring ya ride gear if you want:msn-wink:

[10bikekid]

One thing at a time. Rimmers Road Saturday, the whole damn beach next time. There will be plenty of more opportunities. I want to think of this as "Sand 101" at the Muriwai Campus.

I know the Kumeu BP on the left just before Kumeu. That's a good place to meet at say, 8:15 a.m. this Saturday (23rd)?

See you 815 at Kumue BP:niceone: looks like your keen to push KTM at Rimmers aye:apumpin:

[10bikekid]

I might be keen - the 'might' due to a road tyre on the rear and can I be fecked changing (with my new bead breaker and cool tool) to something grippy on the rear after beers Friday night?

I've tried to gain access with stupid tyres before and it ended in tears. Well, more of a sulk when I had to turn the bike around and go elsewhere. Ah well.....pushing is always good no? :baby:

We will get you through even on road tires as Odakya is keen to push the bikes :clap:

Youl be fine either way

[Shewolf]

you can keep mine ticking over for me I'm not using it for 3 weeks :bleh:


I'll be in the Tron again next week for the week, not sure I'll have a rideable bike while up there though.

[10bikekid]

not really sure, was just thinking of a half day run out west, maybe old mountain then to temata rd then over hill to Raglan golf club then round the mountian then old raglan rd to oparau for a pie n coke then pirongia west rd then home, weathers looking good for some photos on the coast







since when is Muriwai in the Waikato:Pokey:

Its very close if you trailer your bike up friday night and we throw you in the camper with a sleeping bag and some bread and water :msn-wink:


was almost gonna take you up on that, but then realised im running MX tyres so untill i get a dot rated rear im not keen on a motoway excersion:oi-grr:


Hey 10bikekid, ive just ordered a new tyre, if its here saterday morning i could be keen for muriwai on sunday maybe, or should i wait for another weekend when the Bigs back :devil2:

Otherwise wait till I get back from Ausie in a few weeks as DR should be up and running and we can really give the dunes a bash:headbang:

Ps, am generally a church mouse on Sundays :eek:

[Odakyu-sen]

See you 815 at Kumue BP, looks:niceone: like your keen to push KTM at Rimmers aye:apumpin:

KTM? I've got a KLR650. How bad can this sand be? :msn-wink:

See you at 8:15 a.m. at the Kumeu BP. I'll need to get back to Auckland before 12:00 so I am just looking to cruise over to Rimmers Road, zip down the beach and get a long black at the Muriwai Cafe. What could possibly go wrong with a plan like that....:apint:

[10bikekid]

KTM? I've got a KLR650. How bad can this sand be? :msn-wink:

See you at 8:15 a.m. at the Kumeu BP. I'll need to get back to Auckland before 12:00 so I am just looking to cruise over to Rimmers Road, zip down the beach and get a long black at the Muriwai Cafe. What could possibly go wrong with a plan like that....:apint:

You shall see (non agressive tires and 200kg bikes up soft sand inclines :lol:)

No probs for time as have to be in Silverdale early arvo and can usually leave home at 730 and be home again by 12 running the full lenght of beach plus stops :cool:

[10bikekid]

KTM? I've got a KLR650. How bad can this sand be? :msn-wink:

See you at 8:15 a.m. at the Kumeu BP. I'll need to get back to Auckland before 12:00 so I am just looking to cruise over to Rimmers Road, zip down the beach and get a long black at the Muriwai Cafe. What could possibly go wrong with a plan like that....:apint:

Oops just realized another ride group are meeting at Kumeu BP at 8:30 and they usually get there early, (cant do that ride myself as they wouldn't be back till 5 ish) so suggest we re-locate to Muriwai Gas station at 8:15 (on the right on cnr of Muriwai rd and highway 16) also low tide is at 8:20 so that would put us closer to beach by a bit

PS, run down beach from Rimmers will take about 20min as is only about 14km (measured other day) we would have time to head up beach to South Head and back down if you wish (80kms) and still be at Murawai cafe by about 10:30 even if we muck around a bit (could grab coffee at gas station to keep you going till then)





What ya all think ?

[Odakyu-sen]

suggest we re-locate to Muriwai Gas station at 8:15 (on the right on cnr of Muriwai rd and highway 16) also low tide is at 8:20 so that would put us closer to beach by a bit


What ya all think ?

Okay. Muriwai Gas station at 8:15. (I see that I quoted Sunday's low tide time instead of Saturday's.)

Cheers

[Shewolf]

See you at Muriwai 8.15

I'll bring a towrope, a camera and a sense of humour :eek:

[10bikekid]

Okay. Muriwai Gas station at 8:15. (I see that I quoted Sunday's low tide time instead of Saturday's.)

Cheers


See you at Muriwai 8.15

I'll bring a towrope, a camera and a sense of humour :eek:

Sounds like the plan, I'll bring a seat to sit and watch MR KLR push. (all the bikes of course):cool:

[NordieBoy]

I'll bring a towrope, a camera and a sense of humour :eek:
Oi!

That's my line! :nono:





But I also add a pruning saw, folding shovel, machete, can of petrol, matches :devil2:

[.chris]

Wish I could join you guys, but my bike is currently suspensionless. :weep:

[MXNUT]

Don't forget kanny's fish heads:eek:


and i'll have the fillets:eek:

No fishing this weekend, boat doesnt come out of the shed until november normaly.
Water is still too :cold::cold:

Just chores and some R & R.

[mikemike104]

I'd need better rubber for a beach run, I'll stay home and save the gas money for the next gravel ride.

Mike

[dino3310]

Its very close if you trailer your bike up friday night and we throw you in the camper with a sleeping bag and some bread and water :msn-wink:





Otherwise wait till I get back from Ausie in a few weeks as DR should be up and running and we can really give the dunes a bash:headbang:

Ps, am generally a church mouse on Sundays :eek:

after aussie it is, might try and get a few more up for a ride

[dino3310]

I'd need better rubber for a beach run, I'll stay home and save the gas money for the next gravel ride.

Mike

im gonna pootle on out west around the mountian on Sunday mike, i'll be heading out from 2whatas around 9-9:30

[Odakyu-sen]

See you at Muriwai 8.15

I'll bring a towrope, a camera and a sense of humour :eek:

I am sure that my attitude towards sand will not be the same after tomorrow...

[mikemike104]

im gonna pootle on out west around the mountian on Sunday mike, i'll be heading out from 2whatas around 9-9:30

Oh yeah, mountain = Pirongia? How long you planning to be out for?

[dino3310]

not really sure, was just thinking of a half day run out west, maybe old mountain then to temata rd then over hill to Raglan golf club then round the mountian then old raglan rd to oparau for a pie n coke then pirongia west rd then home, weathers looking good for some photos on the coast



Oh yeah, mountain = Pirongia? How long you planning to be out for?

should be back around 1 or 2

mountain being Kariori and pirongia.... opps MountainS

[mikemike104]

should be back around 1 or 2

mountain being Kariori and pirongia.... opps MountainS

OK, I'll confirm tomorrow, wouldn't be more than 300 km round trip aye?

[10bikekid]

Wish I could join you guys, but my bike is currently suspensionless. :weep:

No worries, give is a yell when your sorted, and off we go :scooter:

[dino3310]

OK, I'll confirm tomorrow, wouldn't be more than 300 km round trip aye?

200km have a looksey here http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Mikemike

[10bikekid]

after aussie it is, might try and get a few more up for a ride

Done. might still want to trailer up to mine to save your tire's though ?:baby:

[10bikekid]

200km have a looksey here http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Mikemike

Hey what you guys doing on the Auckland thread :msn-wink:

Dino I would have come down for a ride if I'd had more time and I didnt have to take pics of bikes falling over in the sand:lol:

[mikemike104]

200km have a looksey here http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/Mikemike

Cheers, I've been wanting to do most of this route for ages!

[10bikekid]

Enjoy your rides everybody, time to leave:banana:

[Horney1]

im gonna pootle on out west around the mountian on Sunday mike, i'll be heading out from 2whatas around 9-9:30

Might catch up tomorra Dino.

.Chris, whats up with suspension? I've got a spare top bolt for 990 shock if of use.

[.chris]

Might catch up tomorra Dino.

.Chris, whats up with suspension? I've got a spare top bolt for 990 shock if of use.

Suspension getting serviced, waiting on the forks getting re-anodised.
Nothing time won't fix. :)

[Shewolf]

Great fun today! Lovely day and we motored through Rimmers Road no trouble. A friend brought his 4x4 and they became the film and support crew :banana:

We had a nice fast run up the beach but were denied access right to the top by the Army! They were doing an exercise or perhaps they'd seen us hooning towards them? They obliged with a photo anyway and then it was back to the Wilsons Road area to see if we'd get up some of the dunes. Lets just say...there was mixed results :msn-wink:

A bit of vid to come later. Thanks guys - had a blast!

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[dino3310]

cool photos shewolf, that surf looked inviting

[Shewolf]

a few more pics

1. Awesome colour coding on the retrieval tools
2. The DR made it...
3. ...after a lot of this
4. Right theres no way a KLR is going to miss out
5. Good start...
6. ...and there it is, the lying down shot

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[Shewolf]

last lot (there's heaps more, I'll upload them and send you guys a link)

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Here is an EveryTrail link of the track and photos (http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1778480&code=a7b6a98429884e1a1167234b7bf56b96)

[dino3310]

way cool, looked like a whole lot a fun

[mikemike104]

Great photos! Dino, I'm good for tomorrow. Where in Whatawhata did you want to meet?

[dino3310]

Great photos! Dino, I'm good for tomorrow. Where in Whatawhata did you want to meet?

petrol station carparks good for me:niceone:

[mikemike104]

petrol station carparks good for me:niceone:

Good as I'll be there at 9. See you then.

[tri boy]

Mind if I tag along?

[dino3310]

Mind if I tag along?

:clap::headbang:

let me guess.... the ride ons broken :lol:

[dino3310]

Okey dokey thats 4 confirmed for the morning
me, triboy, mikemike, mcleod clan
so meet at 2whatas 9-9:30

are you coming with Horney1?

[Shewolf]

a bit of vid from today...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGRETaF2lEA&feature=share&list=UUqBDnDji1AbYUNKubHT_MbQ

[Horney1]

Okey dokey thats 4 confirmed for the morning
me, triboy, mikemike, mcleod clan
so meet at 2whatas 9-9:30

are you coming with Horney1?

Just woke up on sofa, 1am, tv pumpin some crap. I'll try to be there.(don't wait this time :rolleyes:)

[Odakyu-sen]

Great photos!

I had a great time (first time in sand on the KLR). There's 5 kg of sand in front of my garage where I washed my dirty bike! I'd like to thank Dino for encouraging (cajoling?) me into attempting to get up the entrance to Wilson's road. It was a big step to try something that you are convinced will end in failure. Although I didn't make much progress, I think I will try something like this again the future, and I might do better. I had never ridden on well-packed sand before. It wasn't so bad at 100 km/h. Sure, the front end wiggles when you cross over the tracks of other vehicles, but you soon get used to it.
Shewolf took some great video footage. (I am going to have to get a helmet camera at some stage. I've added afew lo-rez pics that I took.) After the surf and the sand, the coffee at the Muriwai cafe tasted all the better!

[10bikekid]

[QUOTE=Shewolf;1130402451]a bit of vid from today...

[QUOTE]

Just awsome, Even my wife watched it (High praise indeed):niceone:

mission acomplished in regard to trip as saw KLR on its side stuck in the sand :headbang:

could post some pics but dont think could compete with the professionals.

Awesome ride and Murawai cafe stop at end was a highlight even if King of the hill award went to an un-named Suzuki rider (who may or may not have had a little help behind the scenes to claim that prize :msn-wink:)

[10bikekid]

I had a great time (first time in sand on the KLR). There's 5 kg of sand in front of my garage where I washed my dirty bike! I'd like to thank Dino for encouraging (cajoling?) me into attempting to get up the entrance to Wilson's road. It was a big step to try something that you are convinced will end in failure. Although I didn't make much progress, I think I will try something like this again the future, and I might do better. I had never ridden on well-packed sand before. It wasn't so bad at 100 km/h. Sure, the front end wiggles when you cross over the tracks of other vehicles, but you soon get used to it.
Shewolf took some great video footage. (I am going to have to get a helmet camera at some stage. I've added afew lo-rez pics that I took.) After the surf and the sand, the coffee at the Muriwai cafe tasted all the better!

Twas a good day indeed (was Dino the name of the 4WD, driver ?) I heard some comment after you left that you were threaten with being beaten by a girl at Wilson's rd. great you had a go but on the day us men just didnt have the goods (life be like that at times:lol:)

Next time we go all the way to the end:2thumbsup

[Odakyu-sen]

Twas a good day indeed (was Dino the name of the 4WD, driver ?) I heard some comment after you left that you were threaten with being beaten by a girl at Wilson's rd. great you had a go but on the day us men just didnt have the goods (life be like that at times:lol:)

Next time we go all the way to the end:2thumbsup

Maybe I am confusing Dino with 10bikekid?

I have a confession: I and 5 other long-time sports bike riders have all be bitten by the Adventure Touring bug and have gotten adventure touring bikes. We'll spend a couple of weeks camping in the South Island next March. I want to build up my unsealed/sand/off road riding skills to the point where I won't make a complete ass of myself on the tour. So far so good. I now feel a lot more confident in sand. Although I am a novice, I am enjoying adventure touring a lot more than I thought I would.

I think I will give Wilson's Road another try, provided there is a tow rope and a good sense of humour all round. It really wasn't that bad, although my technique sucks and the KLR is a porker. BTW, where are all the other KLRs?

[10bikekid]

Good stuff, and Dino would have said the same thing if he was there

My Photo contribution of the day
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Mark

[dino3310]

Maybe I am confusing Dino with 10bikekid?
Im the good looking one


. BTW, where are all the other KLRs?

where they should be
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[Shewolf]

Maybe I am confusing Dino with 10bikekid?

If you've seen Dino hurtling towards you it's not something you forget in a hurry :cool:



I think I will give Wilson's Road another try, provided there is a tow rope and a good sense of humour all round. It really wasn't that bad, although my technique sucks and the KLR is a porker. BTW, where are all the other KLRs?

There'll be another visit soon as tides right in November - I've got a few new-to-sand buddies who're also keen to give it a go. You must've legged it back down the beach man, we didn't see you for dust! :banana:

[mikemike104]

Cheers for showing me around today guys, I enjoyed myself. Apologies for jetting off early but I had other stuff to do. Muscles in back and shoulders hurt but it was worth it :2thumbsup

[dino3310]

nice to meet you today Mike.... yep them shoulders get pretty sore fighting with gravel, i still get the pinch in the lower neck, middle shoulder area but thats more my lack of fitness.
nice looking steed the transalp, keep an eye out for mxnut's KCR ride next year its a good one

[10bikekid]

nice to meet you today Mike.... yep them shoulders get pretty sore fighting with gravel, i still get the pinch in the lower neck, middle shoulder area but thats more my lack of fitness.
nice looking steed the transalp, keep an eye out for mxnut's KCR ride next year its a good one

Hey where all the ride pics and Vids like us North Waikato's provide :(

[dino3310]

Hey where all the ride pics and Vids like us North Waikato's provide :(

where from the real Waikato we dont show off or give away secret spots via photos :lol::bleh:




havent down loaded yet is all

[10bikekid]

where from the real Waikato we dont show off or give away secret spots via photos :lol::bleh:




havent down loaded yet is all

Phew, as I had heard a rumour people south the bombays dont have cameras :rolleyes:

[Shewolf]

where from the real Waikato we dont show off

....and thus the Tui ads were born :cool:

[dino3310]

sum pics not many and not arty

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[10bikekid]

[QUOTE=dino3310;1130404099]sum pics not many and not arty

Cool,:clap: Am told they are less Arty in the South something to do with the farmer thing,:confused:

nice variation of bikes:cool: , looks like all us Waikotoites were out in force last weekend

Ps, hope you kept an eye on the KTM as those guys can be trouble :eek:

[dino3310]

[QUOTE=dino3310;1130404099]sum pics not many and not arty


Ps, hope you kept an eye on the KTM as those guys can be trouble :eek:

thats why i couldnt take many photos, i was to busy trying to keep up with the bloody thing:chase::laugh:

[MXNUT]

Weather dependant, anyone keen for a ride on saturday ????
I had in mind a southern loop to taumatamarie - awakino - waikawau - pomerangi etc.....
All the usual roads but in the opposite direction. About 280 kms return to H Town :scooter:

[dino3310]

pencil me in camp leader

[Horney1]

Hey where all the ride pics and Vids like us North Waikato's provide :(


Sorry guys, I had a bug in my camera :D

Here're a couple of stills from the movies.

[Horney1]

Ah, just found the 6 photo limit.

Here are a couple more...

(Ah, Dino, wasn't it me trying to keep up :laugh: )

[MXNUT]

pencil me in camp leader

Weather for saturday looking semi-OK :sunny:

Might be just the 2 of us.

Need to completely kill :bash: my rear Shinko before i put a new knobbly on for labour weekend:Police:

[dino3310]

Weather for saturday looking semi-OK :sunny:

Might be just the 2 of us.

Need to completely kill :bash: my rear Shinko before i put a new knobbly on for labour weekend:Police:

semi ok:facepalm:, when i wake up and if its pissing down im going back to sleep:yawn::laugh:

[MXNUT]

Dino and I are out for a few hours after lunch today as the weather is clearing, if anyone else wants to tag along :scooter::scooter:

[dino3310]

but if its still pouring down im still going back to bed :lol:

[MXNUT]

but if its still pouring down im still going back to bed :lol:

:crybaby::crybaby::crybaby::bash::bash::bash::fing er:

[10bikekid]

Ah, just found the 6 photo limit.

Here are a couple more...

(Ah, Dino, wasn't it me trying to keep up :laugh: )

Seems things have gone to pack while I was away (lying on the beach in 30deg heat:sunny:).
Whats this a Honda heading a KTM:facepalm:

Bit of slidey action there from Dino, nice, Cool pics :yes:

Got myself a new lightwieght rear lugage bag in Aus so higher power to weight ratio should even things up a bit for next ride :Punk:

[NordieBoy]

Seems things have gone to pack while I was away (lying on the beach in 30deg heat).
Whats this a Honda leading a KTM

The KTM is coming around to lap the Honda...

[10bikekid]

[QUOTE=10bikekid;1130410466]QUOTE]
Awaiting Baja backhand comments from Dino:shit:

Another option, just like reality TV, fully scripted:laugh:

[Horney1]

The KTM is coming around to lap the Honda...


:killingme


(I should be careful though, that CRF 450 looks tempting.)

[10bikekid]

Enough:shutup::shifty::, this is interferring with the quality of the Bathurst race experience:yes::violin:

[Horney1]

Enough:shutup::, this is interferring with the quality of the Bathurst race experience:yes:


I tried watching it, got bored watching a line of cars not passing or anything and got sidetracked with bike stuff. Got in background now. That tire thing is a bit crap though, eh? They're that fragile they can't even dive over the curbing! Next thing they'll cut out the corners and just use the straight! :laugh:

[10bikekid]

I tried watching it, got bored watching a line of cars not passing or anything and got sidetracked with bike stuff. Got in background now. That tire thing is a bit crap though, eh? They're that fragile they can't even dive over the curbing! Next thing they'll cut out the corners and just use the straight! :laugh:

I'm watching so can pick up tips for when I get old and past it and have to go to tin tops (yer I know, to late, best go buy one now:shit:)

[Horney1]

I'm watching so can pick up tips for when I get old and past it and have to go to tin tops (yer I know, to late, best go buy one now:shit:)

Yeah, true. I got to drive around in a hot skirted XR8 last summer. Must admit, it wasn't an unpleasant experience but I can only imagine how much better one of these track ones is (with a manual gearbox!). I wouldn't want one as low in the long term though, I like my ground clearance!

[10bikekid]

Yeah, true. I got to drive around in a hot skirted XR8 last summer. Must admit, it wasn't an unpleasant experience but I can only imagine how much better one of these track ones is (with a manual gearbox!). I wouldn't want one as low in the long term though, I like my ground clearance!

Adds

Had to take my 4wd on gravel road run with bikes up north after injured myself earlier this year. it was choice fun, comfortable seat, one arm out window, and big grins for effort factor, an excellent retirement plan:Punk:

Done a few track days in cars and if you compare with a bike you notice the low fear factor and the big slides you can do without much stress.:wings:

[NordieBoy]

...and the big slides you can do without much stress.:wings:

Stresses the passengers though...

[dino3310]

Got myself a new lightwieght rear lugage bag in Aus so higher power to weight ratio should even things up a bit for next ride :Punk:
if i'd known you were shopping i would have put in an order:angry:


The KTM is coming around to lap the Honda...
on our third lap pass of a DR up ahead


[QUOTE=10bikekid;1130410466]QUOTE]
Awaiting Baja backhand comments from Dino:shit:
:
i dont have to comment on that as we all know Honda dick the KTMs there.:bleh:



I'm watching so can pick up tips for when I get old and past it and have to go to tin tops (yer I know, to late, best go buy one now:shit:)
well time does fly so you might as well put down a deposite now young fella

[10bikekid]

if i'd known you were shopping i would have put in an order:angry:
I wasn't intending to bike shop but after 5days of no bikes just had to go sniffing around some Cairnes Bike shops and just happened to find a little tasty morsel to return home with :drool:


on our third lap pass of a DR up ahead

Quote Dino
i dont have to comment on that as we all know Honda dick the KTMs there.:bleh:
That there be fighting words :msn-wink:




well time does fly so you might as well put down a deposite now young fella
Got a bit of time yet :baby:

[MXNUT]

Any one interested in a short ride for a few hours this sunday afternoon ( assuming its not pissing down ).:ride:
Didnt manage to kill my tyre last weekend, gave it a real good try but the wet gravel was giving just to much traction :(

Putting new tyres on this week and want to make sure i have got as much out of them as i can ( + its really fun when they are nearly bald on gravel ).

[dino3310]

picking up the kids from taupo, will see how im doing for time, will flick you a txt :mobile: if i can make it:pinch:

[dino3310]

So who's riding tomorrow... ment to be only 10-15knts.
Im not planning a ride as im quite busy but if i get a chance i'll hook up if anyones riding:blink:

[10bikekid]

So who's riding tomorrow... ment to be only 10-15knts.
Im not planning a ride as im quite busy but if i get a chance i'll hook up if anyones riding:blink:

May do later, but if was coming your way would have to leave DR at home as not fully confident Mechanics have sorted fuel overflow yet

[dino3310]

May do later, but if was coming your way would have to leave DR at home as not fully confident Mechanics have sorted fuel overflow yet

just leave her at my house mate, i'll sort the leak and drop it back christmas:msn-wink:

[10bikekid]

just leave her at my house mate, i'll sort the leak and drop it back christmas:msn-wink:

Couldn't do that to you, will have to do the donkey work myself:sweatdrop

[dino3310]

wasnt a bad day after all, only rode to morrinsville and got stuck at Demitri's chatting for a couple hours, caught up with a mate and Faark its half three time to get home:( so good day just not alot of Kms my mates got a gravel drive way so i got some gravel action:laugh:

[10bikekid]

Sneaked off on Monday with some road bikes and a Multistrader to see if we could get some stone chips on the bikes, road bikes headed home on tar from Dargaville while KT and the Ducati dual sport sniffed out a nice 40km metal conecting road back from Dargaville via Kirikopuni on highway 14 to Paparoa highway 12, and back to the North shore Auckland, was choice and perhaps worth another look for us Northeners

Total kms for day 485, your basic 8 till 5 ride :headbang:

[dino3310]

nice mate :clap: .

[dino3310]

havnt beed riding cause of this
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so how doing what this weekend

[10bikekid]

Nice thats better than I could do

I think I am going to be boring this weekend (motorcycle wise) as have this to do http://www.driverush.co.nz/ :rolleyes:

But next Sat there is a good ride on :banana:

[dino3310]

Nice thats better than I could do

I think I am going to be boring this weekend (motorcycle wise) as have this to do http://www.driverush.co.nz/ :rolleyes:

But next Sat there is a good ride on :banana:

ya cant see the odd muck up in te photos and theres a few:lol:

driverush looks like fun.

what rides on next weekend?

[10bikekid]

ya cant see the odd muck up in te photos and theres a few:lol:

driverush looks like fun.

what rides on next weekend?

Nah dont believe you :2thumbsup

driverush could be more fun if it rains to :rolleyes:

This ride http://www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com/nov-10th---waikaretu-beach-and-limestone-downs.html

It a preregister ride but you can pay on day, not sure if you would want to come all way up to bombays in morning, but we will be at Nikau caves at about 11,30, afternoon section looks like a corker though (am hooking up with another KTMADV for trip down and hope a new Pirelli scorpion MT90 will be up to the task on the offroad bits (DR unlikely to be ready in time and would want to do some shorter run first to be sure)

[dino3310]

we use to get access out those ways for free but the odd tosser stuffed it up for us - im meeting more and more farmers out along the coast through work, hopefully i'll get some more private access spots jacked up again.... theres some awesome fishing spots along that stretch of coastline .
if the rain aint to bad tommorrow i might do Thompsons track sunday

[10bikekid]

we use to get access out those ways for free but the odd tosser stuffed it up for us - im meeting more and more farmers out along the coast through work, hopefully i'll get some more private access spots jacked up again.... theres some awesome fishing spots along that stretch of coastline .
if the rain aint to bad tommorrow i might do Thompsons track sunday

Sounds good, will join you for all that next time with DR and a fresh Trackmaster :headbang:

[dino3310]

im heading up Thompsons tommorrow, nothing to adventurish as im waiting for some new sprocket bolts- so im stuck with the high gearing so it will be just the main track up to the summit

[Shewolf]

He hasn't reported back, did Thompsons swallow him? :shit:

[dino3310]

He hasn't reported back, did Thompsons swallow him? :shit:

no but it did try to eat 'Horney1's KTM.

awesome ride me and chris did a wide detour by road then got to thompsons after lunch, respect to chris doing thompsons on a baldish rear tire on a 990, i only had to push twice:laugh:

will post up some pic's soon

[dino3310]

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[dino3310]

cant forget a photo of me
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[dino3310]

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[Horney1]

no but it did try to eat 'Horney1's KTM.

awesome ride me and chris did a wide detour by road then got to thompsons after lunch, respect to chris doing thompsons on a baldish rear tire on a 990, i only had to push twice:laugh:

will post up some pic's soon


And lift once!
I wouldnt have given it a go if it was more wet unless I was on a smaller bike with decent rubber :)
Great day out Dino.

Yeah. Time for some new rubber again

[10bikekid]

Good stuff Guys :headbang:

[dino3310]

will have a crack at the whole track this summer:Punk:

[clint640]

Planning on a strop around the block Sunday if anyone wants to join in. Kick off 10am my place then taking in our usual gravel & twisty backroad route around the back of Rotoma, Rotoehu & Rotoiti with some gnarlyish 4x4 tracks in the middle then a late lunch at the Okere Falls Store. The track shouldn't be too slippery at present so hell knobs aren't required but something a bit more grippy than a road tyre would be recommended. If you want to come on a 200kg+ bike please bring Chris Birch style riding skillz or a heavy lift helicopter. :eek:

PM me if you need more details.
Clint

[dino3310]

bugga i just cmmitted to taking the kids fishing last night, sounds awesome too clint:weep:

[Horney1]

Sounds good Clint. I've got my 220k bike but tyre is too sad. Have fun.

[dino3310]

i got a couple of mx tyres here, chuck one on the rack and change over when you get there:devil2:

[Horney1]

i got a couple of mx tyres here, chuck one on the rack and change over when you get there:devil2:

Nah man, they'd be 120s, I need a 140 or 150! :laugh: Did you see that old Dunlop rally raid I've got in the garage. I thought about throwing that on in the morning but for a not quite so full on ride in the weekend.

[clint640]

Going for a fang around the bush block at Reporoa on Sunday. 16km 4x4 track loop. Kick off at the hut about 10am. As with our last ride, don't come on a 200kg+ bike unless you have god-like riding skills or a chase helicopter. It should be relatively dry though so any moderately knobby rubber will be ok. PM me for details.

Cheers
Clint

[dino3310]

BUGGA BUGGA BUGGA once again mate the timing sux for me... next weekend would have been good but this weekend is my eldest boy's birthday so im of up the kaimais with the 303 and the boy

[NordieBoy]

this weekend is my eldest boy's birthday so im of up the kaimais with the 303 and the boy

Well, that's one way to stop the birthdays...

:crazy:

[dino3310]

no bike but it was a cool adventure
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[tri boy]

Ya just need a coonskin cap, and you'd look like Daniel Boon.:cool:
Like the 3 oh bro.:msn-wink:

[dino3310]

still shoots well for a 50yr old blunder buster

[Horney1]

Hey Guys, anything happening this weekend? I probably go for a ride today maybe SW to SE

[dino3310]

broke :facepalm:

[tri boy]

Laying macra sleepers:sweatdrop

[dino3310]

Laying macra sleepers:sweatdrop

you need another holiday bro, all work no play is not the way at your age:bleh:

[Horney1]

broke :facepalm:

No worries mate. It got cold and windy. You wouldn't have liked it anyway. :whistle:

I did a loop down by Whakamaru, piopio etc. I put the half worn Dunlop on. It felt better than that mostly worn heidenau!