Christchurch to Dusty Butt, Fri 18 January 2013

[mattsdakar]

As per the title.......
For those of you doing the Dusty Butt ride who are staying in Christchurch Thursday night and want to meet up with other DB entrants for a leisurely day ride down to Fairlie register here.
The plan is to meet at the Caltex service station, corner Yaldhurst and Russley roads (near airport) at 0830 for briefing then head away soon after.
Planned route will involve riding up a section of the Waimakariri river recreation area before heading up the Rakaia river thru Glenfalloch Station to Lake Heron Station then on to Mayfield for gas and a feed before heading thru the Orari Gorge to Fairlie.
I have spoken to all four Highcountry stations that we cross and have secured us access. The tariffs for that access are $10 per rider per station so I will need to collect $40 from you each at the Caltex servo.
The route is reasonably tame and is generally suitable for two up riding or for loaded up solos.
Last year we had 50 odd riders in our group so it's a good chance to catch up with fella kbers.
If you're keen let me know by way of a reply so I can collate numbers to pre warn the farmers

Have a safe new years, i'll see you on the 18th
Cheers Matt

[mattsdakar]

Though I might as well put the thread up early so you Norf Islanders and Nelsonians can sort your shit, and plan to be in Christchurch Thursday night.
It was great to see a good number of North Islanders on this ride last year, always good to put a face to a avatar so look forward to reaquainting. The scenery is great (as is the beer at Mayfield) so look forward to catching up :woohoo:

[thepom]

I,ll come as long as ADVGD doesnt take any more pictures of me falling off......

[MXNUT]

Excellent Matt, was a great ride last year with stunning views.

Wiil be a definate starter again this year.

Staying at Mathven again so will meet up at the turn off.

[Trials Rider]

Good stuff Matt I will be there and my old bro Terry

I will make sure I bring plenty of money in case anybody forgets their wallet :facepalm:

[Shoshoni]

Sounds good count me in.

[ADVGD]

I,ll come as long as ADVGD doesnt take any more pictures of me falling off......

Its not that I intentionally singled you out mate, I took the opportunity of snapping photos anytime a rider was down, it just so happened that 9 out of 10 times, it was you!! :p

[pomgolian]

Count me in - another northy

[socialites]

As per the title.......
For those of you doing the Dusty Butt ride who are staying in Christchurch Thursday night and want to meet up with other DB entrants for a leisurely day ride down to Fairlie register here.
The plan is to meet at the Caltex service station, corner Yaldhurst and Russley roads (near airport) at 0830 for briefing then head away soon after.
Planned route will involve riding up a section of the Waimakariri river recreation area before heading up the Rakaia river thru Glenfalloch Station to Lake Heron Station then on to Mayfield for gas and a feed before heading thru the Orari Gorge to Fairlie.
I have spoken to all four Highcountry stations that we cross and have secured us access. The tariffs for that access are $10 per rider per station so I will need to collect $40 from you each at the Caltex servo.
The route is reasonably tame and is generally suitable for two up riding or for loaded up solos.
Last year we had 50 odd riders in our group so it's a good chance to catch up with fella kbers.
If you're keen let me know by way of a reply so I can collate numbers to pre warn the farmers

Have a safe new years, i'll see you on the 18th
Cheers Matt

Hi Matt

I dont know if there is an acual "registration page", and I cant say that I am all that clued up on how to find it anyway, but please count us 6 North Islanders in for the ride to fairlie.
Our names are:
Paul- Socialites
Jon - Jon the Pom
Paul - Pomgolian
Jim - ???
Ricky- Bluft
Matt- ????

Thanks Mate and see in in CHCH.

[Racing Dave]

You're certainly giving lots of notice - 15 months of it!

Anything happening for the 2013 DB?

[.chris]

I am keen, will probably come through the Orari Gorge from the Fairlie side and meet the group in the middle (with my brother on a trail-bike).

[mattsdakar]

You're certainly giving lots of notice - 15 months of it!

Anything happening for the 2013 DB?

Doh! Thanks for putting your hand up as the smartarse I need to link the threads, fell in to my trap!

[mattsdakar]

I am keen, will probably come through the Orari Gorge from the Fairlie side and meet the group in the middle (with my brother on a trail-bike).

That would be fine but you'll need to stop in at Blue Mountain station on the way past to pay there tarrif, from memory you were with us last year so presume you'll know where to go and won't get lost

[.chris]

That would be fine but you'll need to stop in at Blue Mountain station on the way past to pay there tarrif, from memory you were with us last year so presume you'll know where to go and won't get lost

I grew up around that area (spend or holidays riding shitty farm bikes around Blue Mountain station), but yes I will check-in with the station owners.

[Trials Rider]

Hi Matt

I dont know if there is an acual "registration page", and I cant say that I am all that clued up on how to find it anyway, but please count us 6 North Islanders in for the ride to fairlie.
Our names are:
Paul- Socialites
Jon - Jon the Pom
Paul - Pomgolian
Jim - ???
Ricky- Bluft
Matt- ????

Thanks Mate and see in in CHCH.

You guys will need to submit your passports for approval and apply for temporary citizenship for the SI :lol:

You also need to declare if you have any hidden bike accessories like pontoons on KLRs :eek5:

[Transalper]

I think I'd like to join in again. Missed this little extra last time, done it the time before. It actually feels like a fairly long day in itself, partly due to the numbers I think.

[Woodman]

You guys will need to submit your passports for approval and apply for temporary citizenship for the SI :lol:

You also need to declare if you have any hidden bike accessories like pontoons on KLRs :eek5:

I may well join this year too.

You have been warned.

[MXNUT]

You also need to declare if you have any hidden bike accessories like pontoons on KLRs :eek5:

No pontoons for us northerners, call us soft but we like to ride around any bog holes or puddles deeper than 1 metre. :clap::rolleyes:

[bushy]

Nice one Matt, I'm in again. Last year was a great ride although a wee spill saw me suffer for the DB12.

Note to self....the DR is not an RM, or should that be "I am not 20 again!"

Cheers

[cynna]

count me in again matt

[.chris]

No pontoons for us northerners, call us soft but we like to ride around any bog holes or puddles deeper than 1 metre. :clap::rolleyes:

*cough*
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gnnKZW925ww/S8Ao4TmMWdI/AAAAAAAAIZQ/UWSXBO589OQ/s640/IMG_4237.JPG

[topo]

Hi Mat, what time do you think you'll be crossing SH77? i'm thinking i might come down early on fri morning and meet you guy's at blackford rd/77 intersection depending on what time you think you'll get there.

Cheers,
Ben

[Tigerpig]

Cheers Matt. Rode with you in 2011 and had a ball, missed last year unfortunately but will be there for 2013 for sure. The Tiger is safely locked away and will be on a DR this time round. :rockon:

[Crisis management]

*cough*
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gnnKZW925ww/S8Ao4TmMWdI/AAAAAAAAIZQ/UWSXBO589OQ/s640/IMG_4237.JPG

Oooh, I had forgotten about that.....


I won't be there Matt but have a good ride, for any that haven't done it, it's the perfect start to the DB but be aware it's a bit steep in a couple of places so don't take the kitchen sink with you.

Safety reminder... if you fall off and think you've hurt yourself, go and see a doctor, what was the count ast year, a collar bone, a foot and a couple of other minor injuries?

[MXNUT]

*cough*

Have you forgotton which island you now live in:bash:














In my defence, there was no other way round

[mattsdakar]

Hi Mat, what time do you think you'll be crossing SH77? i'm thinking i might come down early on fri morning and meet you guy's at blackford rd/77 intersection depending on what time you think you'll get there.

Cheers,
Ben

Hi Ben,
Last year I allowed about 90mins from departure time to get to Blackford rd but due to a couple of breakdowns and others not following close enough behind and thus getting lost it was more like two hours to there. This year I think it would be better if I text a team leader of any group overnighting in Methven etc...otherwise about 10:30 but be there earlier as 30-35 of us won't be waiting for one or two
Rgds

[mattsdakar]

Likewise last year we had a number of riders turning up after stated departure time.
If for what ever reason you are going to be late for my briefing, we won't be waiting...best you head via tarmac straight to the Rakaia River bridge on SH 77 :brick:

[brp]

Count me in - cheers for organizing this :niceone:

[Steelie]

Sounds great, count me in. First time for me.

[Transalper]

Dr Phil (Parish) has asked me to get him included for the Friday ride too please.

[pete-blen]

Well I quess I will just have to tagg along aswell..
It sounds like an event in it's own right....

pete-chch... formerly known as pete-blen :bleh:

[Tigerpig]

Cheers Matt. Rode with you in 2011 and had a ball, missed last year unfortunately but will be there for 2013 for sure. The Tiger is safely locked away and will be on a DR this time round. :rockon:

Hi Matt, My son is riding with me, also on a DR650 so there will be another bike. Hope that is OK.

[whatastoner]

I'd also like to join the posse. Are there still spaces?

[Adux]

First time Dusty Butter (suspect that is not the right terminology) would like to tag along for the Chch to Fairlie ride on the Friday ok?

What fuel range is needed for this leg?

Cheers

[michael e]

hi matt,count me in to please:woohoo:

[mattsdakar]

I'd also like to join the posse. Are there still spaces?

Hey Mark,
Be good to see you, there is no offical limit on numbers however keeping the whole group together will once again be a challenge :facepalm:
Cheers

[mattsdakar]

First time Dusty Butter (suspect that is not the right terminology) would like to tag along for the Chch to Fairlie ride on the Friday ok?

What fuel range is needed for this leg?

Cheers

No more than approx 180km between drinks, if you run out we can always use whatastoners dreadlocks for a tow rope! :innocent:

[Underground]

I'll be there ! :D

[mattsdakar]

I'll be there ! :D

Assuming you make it across the strait!! Good luck with that, sounds like a cool mission
And will see you on the pre Butt.

By the way I use to own a Dommie, couriered it in London for about 10,000km and took it for a short trans Europe tour. Bloody good bike, unfortunately my starter motor blew and so I soon got sick of kick starting it as a courier so it had to go
Always liked that twin exhaust rear look, wasn't so fond of the ugly screen it had :oi-grr:

[_Shrek_]

if you fall off and think you've hurt yourself, go and see a doctor, what was the count ast year, a collar bone, a foot and a couple of other minor injuries?

or take lotsa codeine :facepalm: that way ya can get ya bike off the zigzag :shutup:

[Underground]

Assuming you make it across the strait!! Good luck with that, sounds like a cool mission
And will see you on the pre Butt.

By the way I use to own a Dommie, couriered it in London for about 10,000km and took it for a short trans Europe tour. Bloody good bike, unfortunately my starter motor blew and so I soon got sick of kick starting it as a courier so it had to go
Always liked that twin exhaust rear look, wasn't so fond of the ugly screen it had :oi-grr:

Awesome, Im tempted to ride this one on the DB bog stock, it looks like a minter.

[Mountie]

Count me in !!!

[nic]

I'm in :)

cheers

[Alpha Solo]

Hi Matt,

Please put me down too...

[timg]

Hi Matt,
Guess I'd better chirp up too.
I'll be tagging along too on the XR250 :ride: :woohoo:

[umopom]

Hi Matt
Please add me to the Friday list.
Cheers
JC

[Trials Rider]

How many you got now Matt?, sounds like the first guys will arrive in Fairlie as the last leave CHCH

[Transalper]

I counted 36 or 34 as two people (Racing Dave and ADVGD) posted info here but didn't actually say they wanted in.
I also counted the one who posted in the old thread that was used last time, one for Orari only and a "maybe" or two.

[mattsdakar]

I counted 36 or 34 as two people (Racing Dave and ADVGD) posted info here but didn't actually say they wanted in.
I also counted the one who posted in the old thread that was used last time, one for Orari only and a "maybe" or two.

What he said, I am keeping an eye on numbers, have told station owners that will be around the forty mark, if it climbs any higher I'll just go faster and lose a few :devil2:

Thinking I might have to put a rough route map together but not going to go the whole hog with mileages etc..most of the guys who have put their names down did the route last year so shouldn't (famous last words) get lost. Thou's that haven't we'll try to buddy them up.
Fully intend the pace to be slower than the "DB", would like the ride to be fairly social with a compulsory beer at Mayfield etc that way we can have a good night in Fairlie

[Trials Rider]

What he said, I am keeping an eye on numbers, have told station owners that will be around the forty mark, if it climbs any higher I'll just go faster and lose a few :devil2:

Thinking I might have to put a rough route map together but not going to go the whole hog with mileages etc..most of the guys who have put their names down did the route last year so shouldn't (famous last words) get lost. Thou's that haven't we'll try to buddy them up.
Fully intend the pace to be slower than the "DB", would like the ride to be fairly social with a compulsory beer at Mayfield etc that way we can have a good night in Fairlie

Pub lunch in Mayfield was good

[Racing Dave]

I counted 36 or 34 as two people (Racing Dave and ADVGD) posted info here but didn't actually say they wanted in.
I also counted the one who posted in the old thread that was used last time, one for Orari only and a "maybe" or two.

Not sure where this came from, but I'll be making my own way to Fairlie. See you there.

Cheers,
Dave B

[ADVGD]

Not sure where this came from, but I'll be making my own way to Fairlie. See you there.

Cheers,
Dave B

Too late, you're already registered plus you have been nominated to buy everyone a beer at the Mayfield pub :p

I'll be joining you all, I wasn't sure if I was coming up from the south or coming down from north; the plan is to head down from the north so will join up with you all in Chch. The tack on route (plus Macauly hut night) will be the following day after the DB1K, I'll post details in the other thread for those interested, one last land owner to track down at this stage

[Transalper]

Not sure where this came from, but I'll be making my own way to Fairlie. See you there.

Cheers,
Dave B

It came from this post of yours (post #10 in this thread) back on page one...

You're certainly giving lots of notice - 15 months of it!

Anything happening for the 2013 DB?
Like I said you posted but didn't actually say you wanted in. Thanks for clearing it up.

[NordieBoy]

If it climbs any higher I'll just go faster and lose a few :devil2:
Got new wheel bearings?

Don't make me post that pic again...

:msn-wink:

[mattsdakar]

Got new wheel bearings?

Don't make me post that pic again...

:msn-wink:

New ones fitted and even have spares, won't be happening again (I hope)

[bobjac]

where and when will the group be passing by methven

[_Shrek_]

New ones fitted and even have spares, won't be happening again (I hope)

I'll pack a few more bars & fruit just in case :shutup:

[Transalper]

where and when will the group be passing by methven
Closest it gets to Methven would be the intersection (Blackford Rd and SHW77) mentioned in the next quotes... Suggest you meet and talk with MXNUT when in Methven.

Hi Mat, what time do you think you'll be crossing SH77? i'm thinking i might come down early on fri morning and meet you guy's at blackford rd/77 intersection depending on what time you think you'll get there.
Cheers,
Ben

...Staying at Mathven again so will meet up at the turn off.

...and the answer was...

Hi Ben,
Last year I allowed about 90mins from departure time to get to Blackford rd but due to a couple of breakdowns and others not following close enough behind and thus getting lost it was more like two hours to there. This year I think it would be better if I text a team leader of any group overnighting in Methven etc...otherwise about 10:30 but be there earlier as 30-35 of us won't be waiting for one or two
Rgds

[pouakai]

...one more for Friday...:yes:

P

[mattsdakar]

Excellent Matt, was a great ride last year with stunning views.

Wiil be a definate starter again this year.

Staying at Mathven again so will meet up at the turn off.

To avoid any waiting around like u had last year, do you want to post or private message me your cellphone, that way I can bang you off a text when we are say at the Waimak Gorge Bridge (20mins from Blackford Rd) then theres not so a rush for you to get away early
Cheers

[mattsdakar]

Hey fullas,
Just trying to get organised and playing with some spreadsheets, I have recorded interest from the following names:

Myself, 1855, Alf, Umopom, the pom, MXNUT, Trailsrider x2, SHoshoni, Socialities x6 (incl Pomgolian, Jon the pom and others), Transalper, Woodman, Bushy, Cynna, Topo, tigerpig x2, Brp, Steelie, Dr Phil, Pete whose not sure if he's from Blenheim or chc, Whatastoner, Adux, Michael E,Underground, Mountie, nic, peachvw, timg, umopom, ADVGD, pouakai

I make that 39, if you're not on the list let me know.

Just a reminder I'll be collecting 4x $10 in koha's for each of the 4 stations per person at the briefing / Blackford Rd (2x $20 is fine) so plse have that handy

Make sure you are fuelled up and ready to go at Caltex Russley prior to my 8:30 briefing, we'll be on our way shortly after that and won't be waiting for stragglers (we'll see them at Fairlie), we will be riding using a pointsman system with myself leading and a nominated rotating tailend charlie (volunteers would be appreciated)

See you then,
Cheers Matt

[Dker]

Hi Mat. Can any chance I can can Join you on this ride? Danny from Gisborne.

[Adux]

Hey fullas,
Just trying to get organised and playing with some spreadsheets, I have recorded interest from the following names:

Myself, 1855, Alf, Umopom, the pom, MXNUT, Trailsrider x2, SHoshoni, Socialities x6 (incl Pomgolian, Jon the pom and others), Transalper, Woodman, Bushy, Cynna, Topo, tigerpig x2, Brp, Steelie, Dr Phil, Pete whose not sure if he's from Blenheim or chc, Whatastoner, Adux, Michael E,Underground, Mountie, nic, peachvw, timg, umopom, ADVGD, pouakai

I make that 39, if you're not on the list let me know.

Just a reminder I'll be collecting 4x $10 in koha's for each of the 4 stations per person at the briefing / Blackford Rd (2x $20 is fine) so plse have that handy

Make sure you are fuelled up and ready to go at Caltex Russley prior to my 8:30 briefing, we'll be on our way shortly after that and won't be waiting for stragglers (we'll see them at Fairlie), we will be riding using a pointsman system with myself leading and a nominated rotating tailend charlie (volunteers would be appreciated)

See you then,
Cheers Matt

Hi Matt

Apologies but I will have to pull out of this and for logistic reasons will be trailering down to Fairlie, hope to catch up with you all at the BBQ and make some new friends, have a good ride

Cheers
Adux

[Woodman]

I am only a maybe at this stage.

Oh and you put Umopom in twice.

[mattsdakar]

Hi Mat. Can any chance I can can Join you on this ride? Danny from Gisborne.


No worries Danny

[umopom]

I am only a maybe at this stage.

Oh and you put Umopom in twice.

Beer at lunchtime and you're only a maybe?????? We need to talk!!!!!!

[umopom]

Hey fullas,
Just trying to get organised and playing with some spreadsheets, I have recorded interest from the following names:

Myself, 1855, Alf, Umopom, the pom, MXNUT, Trailsrider x2, SHoshoni, Socialities x6 (incl Pomgolian, Jon the pom and others), Transalper, Woodman, Bushy, Cynna, Topo, tigerpig x2, Brp, Steelie, Dr Phil, Pete whose not sure if he's from Blenheim or chc, Whatastoner, Adux, Michael E,Underground, Mountie, nic, peachvw, timg, umopom, ADVGD, pouakai

I make that 39, if you're not on the list let me know.

See you then,
Cheers Matt

Hi Matt
Like Woodman said I'm on there twice, can you change one to rigley - so still 39 but another name.
Cheers
John

[slicker]

Hi Matt,

Add another two from up north. Roger and I did it last year, hope you are including that river bed section after the lunch break.

Leigh

[mattsdakar]

Hi Matt,

Add another two from up north. Roger and I did it last year, hope you are including that river bed section after the lunch break.

Leigh

Hey Leigh,

Route is the same as last year so unless the river level is to high we will again be doing the boulder hoping up the Orari River
See you then

[_Shrek_]

Route is the same as last year so unless the river level is to high we will again be doing the boulder hoping up the Orari River

Hiya Matt looks like Off-spring & I may be joining you as well, I got to be in CHCH on the 17th so might as well tag along

[Trials Rider]

Heya Matt

Where is the official lunch spot this year?, the pub was a good feed and nice cold drink last year, happy to do the same but thought I would ask for the guys who haven't done the ride yet.

If you have organised a place to go then we should support them as a group.

[mattsdakar]

Heya Matt

Where is the official lunch spot this year?, the pub was a good feed and nice cold drink last year, happy to do the same but thought I would ask for the guys who haven't done the ride yet.

If you have organised a place to go then we should support them as a group.

Same as last year, it's called the Panther Bar and Grill at Mayfield, compulsory beer!
Left hand side of road before the Bakery and Mobil on right

[Trials Rider]

Same as last year, it's called the Panther Bar and Grill at Mayfield, compulsory beer!
Left hand side of road before the Bakery and Mobil on right

Sounds good, I found the picture and web link https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q&layer=c&z=17&iwloc=A&sll=-43.819797,171.423058&cid=3017968525206211284&cbp=13,97.6,0,0,0&cbll=-43.819785,171.422938&ved=0CAsQ2wU&sa=X&ei=_ITqULHrEeThiAK1mICYCA&gl=NZ&hl=en

There was some confusion last year but if everyone can check the link out we should be all good

[pouakai]

Anyone got a track or GPX file from last year ?

[NordieBoy]

Anyone got a track or GPX file from last year ?

Got one somewhere. I'll have a shufti...

[chc4me]

Room for two more? Sounds like a fun ride to kickstart the weekend.
A DL650 and a KTM950
Cheers

[Woodman]

I am in now Matt, cheers.

[bobjac]

hi 2more from auck will meet you at methven 0274 982 842 klx 650 dr 650 cheers bob

[Woodman]

Matt, without starting a shitfight as in the db1k thread, are the scrub fires in Canty gonna affect any of this ride? Just wondering if the landowners may be a wee bit paranoid.

Looking forward to it.

[Transalper]

:grouphug: Love you top of the south guys to bits, but you do seem to worry far too much.

I hope you take this post in the light hearted way it was intended. :)

[mattsdakar]

Matt, without starting a shitfight as in the db1k thread, are the scrub fires in Canty gonna affect any of this ride? Just wondering if the landowners may be a wee bit paranoid.

Looking forward to it.

Going to give each land owner a reminder call Wednesday night and will mention we are consious of fire risk and that all riders will BE CARRYING A FIRE EXTINQUISHER
Enjoy the ride down, see u Friday

[mattsdakar]

******CHANGE OF MEETING POINT********

"I've been internalizing a really complicated situation in my head"

Hey guys,

Haven't made decision lightly but numbers have blown out a bit to around 50 riders now.
The Caltex at Russley has a reasonable sized forecourt but think it would be taking the piss having 50 odd bikes parked up blocking access etc.

So I have decided it would be best to meet at a more suitable venue with larger car park.

Meeting point will now be at the Yaldhurst Hotel carpark...15 West Coast Rd (SH 73, 2km west of the Caltex)...see u there before 0830..earlier the better so I can collect koha's etc before briefing

Sorry for late notice but have had an extra 12 people join over weekend

Regards Matt

[Trials Rider]

******CHANGE OF MEETING POINT********

"I've been internalizing a really complicated situation in my head"

Hey guys,

Haven't made decision lightly but numbers have blown out a bit to around 50 riders now.
The Caltex at Russley has a reasonable sized forecourt but think it would be taking the piss having 50 odd bikes parked up blocking access etc.

So I have decided it would be best to meet at a more suitable venue with larger car park.

Meeting point will now be at the Yaldhurst Hotel carpark...15 West Coast Rd (SH 73, 2km west of the Caltex)...see u there before 0830..earlier the better so I can collect koha's etc before briefing

Sorry for late notice but have had an extra 12 people join over weekend

Regards Matt

Good move Matt, plenty of room out there, can you tell me what the koha needs to be as in $10 notes etc to make it easy for you.

[Transalper]

Good move Matt, plenty of room out there, can you tell me what the koha needs to be as in $10 notes etc to make it easy for you.

Agreed, good move on the meeting place change.
I obviously pay far to much attention to what's what in these threads, TR here's your answer, looking forward to another catch up. :niceone:


Hey fullas,
Just trying to get organised and playing with some spreadsheets, I have recorded interest from the following names:
(lots of people)...
.......
.....
Just a reminder I'll be collecting 4x $10 in koha's for each of the 4 stations per person at the briefing / Blackford Rd (2x $20 is fine) so plse have that handy

Make sure you are fuelled up and ready to go at **NOW YALDHURST PUB CARPARK*** prior to my 8:30 briefing, we'll be on our way shortly after that and won't be waiting for stragglers (we'll see them at Fairlie), we will be riding using a pointsman system with myself leading and a nominated rotating tailend charlie (volunteers would be appreciated)

See you then,
Cheers Matt

[Trials Rider]

Agreed, good move on the meeting place change.
I obviously pay far to much attention to what's what in these threads, TR here's your answer, looking forward to another catch up. :niceone:

Thanks Carl I did see it but couldn't find it, yip looking forward to catching up too

[MXNUT]

Meeting point will now be at the Yaldhurst Hotel carpark...15 West Coast Rd (SH 73, 2km west of the Caltex)...see u there before 0830..earlier the better so I can collect koha's etc before briefing

Sorry for late notice but have had an extra 12 people join over weekend

Regards Matt

Hi Matt, what time should we be at Blackford Road for the meet ???.
Does 9.30 sound about right

[mattsdakar]

QUOTE=MXNUT;1130464775]Hi Matt, what time should we be at Blackford Road for the meet ???.
Does 9.30 sound about right[/QUOTE]

I'm guessing possibly a little later say 9.45-10.00 assuming there aren't any issues..think herding cats!
There are about 10 of you meeting us there so you won't be on your own, some have pm'd me their cell numbers which I intend texting for a progress update when we get to the Waimak Gorge Bridge (30min from Blackford), you're welcome to do the same, you're probably aware Methven is only 10mins from the Blackford

[MXNUT]

I'm guessing possibly a little later say 9.45-10.00 assuming there aren't any issues..think herding cats!
There are about 10 of you meeting us there so you won't be on your own, some have pm'd me their cell numbers which I intend texting for a progress update when we get to the Waimak Gorge Bridge (30min from Blackford), you're welcome to do the same, you're probably aware Methven is only 10mins from the Blackford

Thanks Matt, i met up with the group there last year so i know where it is.
I wont burden you with having to text, I just didnt want to have to get up too early just to sit on the side of the road.:blank:
I will be there from 9.30 ish onwards.

[Transalper]

Thanks Matt, i met up with the group there last year so i know where it is.
I wont burden you with having to text, I just didnt want to have to get up too early just to sit on the side of the road.:blank:
I will be there from 9.30 ish onwards.

Take the text !! or the hook up with those already receiving it.
Pulling apart a gps track log from last year it could be closer to 10:30 before everyone arrives (tail end at least) but then maybe it will go smoother this year... though the Waimak roading (as of yesterday evenings look) is a bit cut up from recent flooding, quite fun actually but could be messy in a dust cloud.
Few small sand traps, the odd hole and log lying about :niceone: and I hope to see those trials guys go over the concrete cube road blocks, rest of us can go between them :sweatdrop
Wonder what the scree slope crossings will be like this round further on :wings:

[jondirt]

Have an extra tractionator, brand new, sitting in Fairlie - Perfect for the Dusty Butt.
$150 ono to anyone that wants it (pm me).

Cheers

Jon

[.chris]

Have an extra tractionator, brand new, sitting in Fairlie - Perfect for the Dusty Butt.
$150 ono to anyone that wants it (pm me).

Cheers

Jon
It is actually a h/t. And he meant to post this in the db1k thread.

[whatastoner]

Matt. Quite happy to be tail end charlie/sweeper on Friday if the position is still available. Do we pass through Ashwick Flat at the end? Have a detour to take there. TT2000 route recce.

[mattsdakar]

Matt. Quite happy to be tail end charlie/sweeper on Friday if the position is still available. Do we pass through Ashwick Flat at the end? Have a detour to take there. TT2000 route recce.

Hey Mark,
Couple of things,
thanks for the offer of being a tailend Charlie, intend breaking the day down to four sections to spread around the tailend charlie task, if you can do one section, transalper is doing another and hoping for a volunteer on the other two sections, that would be fantastic.
Yes we do go thru Ashwick Flat....I haven't entered the TT2000 but are going to ride with a mate on one or two of the days...do you have a riding companion or would you like to tag along with us?...talk to you about it Friday
Cheers Matt

[pouakai]

Hey Mark,
Couple of things,
thanks for the offer of being a tailend Charlie, intend breaking the day down to four sections to spread around the tailend charlie task, if you can do one section, transalper is doing another and hoping for a volunteer on the other two sections, that would be fantastic.
Yes we do go thru Ashwick Flat....I haven't entered the TT2000 but are going to ride with a mate on one or two of the days...do you have a riding companion or would you like to tag along with us?...talk to you about it Friday
Cheers Matt

Ok i'll put my hand up for a section then....
P

[mattsdakar]

Ok i'll put my hand up for a section then....
P

Cheers fulla, but hoping someone who has already done the route and knows where we are going might put their hand up :rolleyes:

[Woodman]

Cheers fulla, but hoping someone who has already done the route and knows where we are going might put their hand up :rolleyes:

What about Alf? he never gets lost does he?:laugh:

[Woodman]

See you guys at the Yaldhurst on Friday morning. My accomodation and back up acommodation fell through so have just booked a cabin at the yaldhust for tomororow night.

Anyone keen for a bevvy or 2 I'll be lurking around the bar.

[_Shrek_]

I'll be lurking around the bar.

:eek: always thought you were a dodgie prick :bleh:

[umopom]

Cheers fulla, but hoping someone who has already done the route and knows where we are going might put their hand up :rolleyes:

Hi Matt
Happy to do a stint - will join you at the Rakaia so sometime from there.
Cheers
JC

[XF650]

One bike recovered already, near Rakaia Gorge.
Nothing serious - KTM530 rear wheel bearing. Should be fixed & on his way soon.

[NordieBoy]

One bike recovered already, near Rakaia Gorge.
Nothing serious - KTM530 rear wheel bearing. Should be fixed & on his way soon.

Mattsdakar rides a KTM now?

[mattsdakar]

Mattsdakar rides a KTM now?

Cheeky bugger, bearings were fine this year however the radiator not so good.....

Ride down turned a bit messy at end, didn't get to Mayfield to approx 13:30 because of a couple of hold ups, then there was only two staff doing meals due a funeral happening so food took a long time to come out.

In the end half decided that Orari Gorge might take to long if the water was to high so Paul Dellis led a group thru Hanging Rock area to Fairlie via backroads.
I took a hardy 15 odd thru Orari Gorge and had a great ride, final water crossing was only a little over axle deep, Coll must have thought he was looking a bit dusty so decided he should take himself and the bike for a swim there but didn't have any dramas getting it going.
In the end both groups arrived in Fairlie within 15mins so all was sweet and the Rugby club feed was enjoyed by all

[pete-blen]

Thanks Matt that was a great ride to Fairlie...

All pretty drama free apart from those dicks digging bike traps across roads....:angry:
Nothing a new seal & hammer won't sort...:yes:

Yer just got to love this little rock garden...:facepalm:
http://imageshack.us/a/img685/7756/ssa42020.jpg

Bike don't like dithes at 70/80kph.. I got off lightly
http://imageshack.us/a/img843/7241/ssa42032.jpg

[cynna]

Coll must have thought he was looking a bit dusty so decided he should take himself and the bike for a swim there but didn't have any dramas getting it going.

until everyone left and then it died .... luckily transalper was there to save the day

thanks for organising the ride again Matt - and taking my broken pack rack t fairlie

[NordieBoy]

Nothing a new seal & hammer won't sort...:yes:
Seal and club, surely...


Yer just got to love this little rock garden...:facepalm:
A good spot for lurking with the camera :D

Helps to be long legged there too...

[_Shrek_]

One bike recovered already, near Rakaia Gorge.
Nothing serious - KTM530 rear wheel bearing. Should be fixed & on his way soon.

& then he drowned it on the Omarama saddle, checky sod was not even registered for the ride

[dino3310]

& then he drowned it on the Omarama saddle, checky sod was not even registered for the ride

that will learn him:laugh:

[cynna]

heres a few pics from matts ride

[cynna]

and some more

[Shoshoni]

Thanks Matt that was a great ride to Fairlie...

All pretty drama free apart from those dicks digging bike traps across roads....:angry:
Nothing a new seal & hammer won't sort...:yes:

Bike don't like dithes at 70/80kph.. I got off lightly

I'll raise you a front with a rear also

[chc4me]

Hey Matt,

Thanks for the great ride down to fairlie. The mighty Vstrom loved every minute of it ... And a huge thanks to the guys that helped with a push over the rocky outcrop, the only 'blemish' on the ride.

[_Shrek_]

I'll raise you a front with a rear also

you can beat those out with a soft hammer & they will look as good as new

[_Shrek_]

cheers :apint: Matt for the :ride: to Fairlie & Paul for sorting the hanging rock bit of the ride, was a good day :niceone:

[cynna]

last lot of my pics from friday

any pics or videos of me falling in the last river of orari gorge????

[mattsdakar]

last lot of my pics from friday

any pics or videos of me falling in the last river of orari gorge????

Apparently Ian Ferris on the KTM 950R got the whole thing on video...haven't caught up with him yet ti view it

[mattsdakar]

I'll raise you a front with a rear also

My rear rim looks identical from same ditch...rubber mallet to the rescue!

[Trials Rider]

My rear rim looks identical from same ditch...rubber mallet to the rescue!

Make sure you warm it up first so you dont crack it

[pete-blen]

My rear rim looks identical from same ditch...rubber mallet to the rescue!


Make sure you warm it up first so you dont crack it

It won't crack:rolleyes:....... the rubbers to soft:laugh:

[Transalper]

I've heard professional opinions are said to have said they're beyond it.