Canterbury Trail Rides?

[Stylo]

Look after the knee Flash.

102kg for the Beta not bad, 2t's aren't dead just been sleeping in a bit long




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHOHEzOxnYU

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Cool video Mark, that KX 500 smoked em. A mate that I ride with has one he brought back from the good ol U S of A in a crate and lovingly restored it. I used to be good at starting big single 2T's in my youth (air cooled) but I couldn't start his, and I really tried. My Beta has a button + kick, I like the button.

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Is that Kyle ? You'd be surprised that a KX5 has a compression of only 8.3:1 which lowers to 7.4:1 when the powervalve kicks in. Should be easier to kick over than an old school XR600 though. Problem with the KX500 is the kick back when it's a bit rich. You'd kick one over easily.



And always wear boots . I ended up in A&E a while back when I tried firing up mine with runners on. It kicked back and cost me 20 stitches in my calf, ouch.


Yep is Kyle's bike, we swapped bikes for a while, I stalled it and my stuffed knee didn't have the power to kick it over fast enough to start it, he started it and I was off (carefully)

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Today was fun, three offs, but no pain, knee braces doing a perfect job. I have lost a lot of fitness so have work to do in that area.

[pete-blen]

Today was fun, three offs, but no pain, knee braces doing a perfect job. I have lost a lot of fitness so have work to do in that area.


Good to hear.... now don't get two cocky....

Hopeing to get out to the Conway coast ride on the 21st...
got money again:yes: "well a wee bit".... Buying my 3rd house really killed the
play money for the last couple years...:violin:

but a new :scooter: is still aways off...:angry:

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Good to hear.... now don't get two cocky....

Hopeing to get out to the Conway coast ride on the 21st...
got money again:yes: "well a wee bit".... Buying my 3rd house really killed the
play money for the last couple years...:violin:

but a new :scooter: is still aways off...:angry:


Cheers pete, I went out weeden's on Sunday and rode the legal tracks. About five hours all up. My knee is great. Getting dragged out riding tomorrow, heading up country I'm told. I'm just the passenger, looking forward to it.

[Deanzo]

Cheers pete, I went out weeden's on Sunday and rode the legal tracks. About five hours all up. My knee is great. Getting dragged out riding tomorrow, heading up country I'm told. I'm just the passenger, looking forward to it.

Hey Flash,
Pleased to hear you are already back on the bike.

Mate, you missed nothing yesterday.......... (riding that is, the views were cool)

Well, unless you like rocks, 4WD tracks and dust, and then in that case you missed a great ride lol


I did two loops and then left at lunch time, first loop was "ok" being one of the first out, the 2nd loop, the dust just killed it for me.

I'm not uploading the full loop, but here is a short bit of what you didn't miss out on.

https://youtu.be/Nnf-jN5Fj5I

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[QUOTE=Deanzo;1130945754]Hey Flash,

Pleased to hear you are already back on the bike.



Mate, you missed nothing yesterday.......... (riding that is, the views were cool)



Well, unless you like rocks, 4WD tracks and dust, and then in that case you missed a great ride lol QUOTE]


Cheers for that Deanzo, You are correct, that's not what I enjoy.
I have found that most rides on high country properties usually involve lots of tracks and not much riding on the land. My favorites are the rolling hill country farms, using little or no tracks at all, with forestry thrown in.
Saturday was a huge day. I was told, don't worry Flash we won't be doing anything to put your knee at risk, well fuck me, parts of it were almost like extreme enduro, helping each other getting the bikes through knarly area's with some of the hardest riding I have ever done. Some downhill's were so steep I had to slide down beside my bike (Beta) and the climb's had me wondering how I got up them.
After all the abuse of the day my knee never gave me pain. But I was knackered.
Spent this afternoon riding out at weedon's again (legal tracks) all in the effort to improve fitness and strength. Knee is still great. Knee braces are perfect.
I will be at the Conway coast ride 21st Feb. I'm told it's a good ride, even a ride along the beach yee ha. Hope to see you all there.

[Kickaha]

I will be at the Conway coast ride 21st Feb. I'm told it's a good ride, even a ride along the beach yee ha. Hope to see you all there.
If it's the same one from a few years back that starts at the school it is a really good ride, nice mix of terrain

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258 was a nice long post that hasn't loaded.
Cheers Deanzo knee has copped some abuse this weekend and is still perfect.
Thanks for that video, I'm glad I didn't travel all that distance for that. See you all 21st Feb Conway coast trailride. I've been told it's good, even a squirt along the beach yee ha.

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If it's the same one from a few years back that starts at the school it is a really good ride, nice mix of terrain


I've been told by someone in the know it's the same ride. I've never done it so I'm keen as.

[Trials Rider]

I've been told by someone in the know it's the same ride. I've never done it so I'm keen as.

Yip the Conway is definitely better than the Arrowsmith, only one enduro deviation and I got the Beta 498 well stuck, cant wait for the Xtrainer

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Yip the Conway is definitely better than the Arrowsmith, only one enduro deviation and I got the Beta 498 well stuck, cant wait for the Xtrainer


I hope you clean that bike Mr trials rider before you take it up to the Conway coast trailride, it's a bloody disgrace LOL 😁 you might be the fastest along the beach with a 498 under you.
Xtrainer is cheating. What will you go down to (weight wise)and (height wise) when you reach my age ??

[Trials Rider]

I hope you clean that bike Mr trials rider before you take it up to the Conway coast trailride, it's a bloody disgrace LOL 😁 you might be the fastest along the beach with a 498 under you.
Xtrainer is cheating. What will you go down to (weight wise)and (height wise) when you reach my age ??

Yes the 498 is awesome for opening the tap and going buuuuuuut I started the day of at 165cm tall and finished about 167cm, well at least my arms did.

Yes the Xtrainer is cheating but when you are a short arse like me it is far go.

Ha I will probably go down to a postie bike, no weight, no power, no speed, no pain

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Here you go Paul, I was riding one just like this when I was 15, my legs were shorter then no problem. From memory it had a suzuki TC 100 motor and with the high low ratio box and aggressive tractor style tyres it would go anywhere. Bloody hilarious fun.
Just thinking of your future.

[Trials Rider]

Yip I remember them, my first bike was a Suzuki AC50, than the big step up to a Honda XL125 the power was amazing, that was 32 years ago

[pete-blen]

I started the day of at 165cm tall





short ass...:rolleyes: been dieing to say that to someone for years...
:cool:..i won't be the shortest for once.... with my lofty 166cms..

the boys CRF150 fits me better than my bike....





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[Trials Rider]

short ass...:rolleyes: been dieing to say that to someone for years...
:cool:..i won't be the shortest for once.... with my lofty 166cms..

the boys CRF150 fits me better than my bike....


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Shit I only lost out by 1cm too, bloody genetics

Mind you there are no scars on my forehead, I am not tall enough to hit anything

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short ass...:rolleyes: been dieing to say that to someone for years...
:cool:..i won't be the shortest for once.... with my lofty 166cms..

the boys CRF150 fits me better than my bike....





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Buy an old mountain goat Pete, perfect fit and nice and light

[pete-blen]

Buy an old mountain goat Pete, perfect fit and nice and light

nar mate i will get a new one.... prob a chinese knock off some where....





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[Kickaha]

Looks like I'll be back into this shortly, little bro is donating me a couple of RMX250 so I should be able to fuck myself up on one of those quite well

I still need to get them down from Blenheim though so might still be a couple of weeks or so before I have them

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Looks like I'll be back into this shortly, little bro is donating me a couple of RMX250 so I should be able to fuck myself up on one of those quite well



I still need to get them down from Blenheim though so might still be a couple of weeks or so before I have them


Donations, well your the lucky one, my brothers were never that generous or trusting. You'll get hooked once again.
Are they both runners? Or is one for parts ? Either way that's great news.

[Kickaha]

Donations, well your the lucky one, my brothers were never that generous or trusting. You'll get hooked once again.
Are they both runners? Or is one for parts ? Either way that's great news.

One is a 1990 which needs a throttle cable and front brake caliper/master cylinder to be a runner and is pretty manky, the other is a 96 in better condition which is all go

The brake caliper is the same 89-96 and common to a lot of Suzuki models along with the master cylinder so shouldn't be to hard to source

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One is a 1990 which needs a throttle cable and front brake caliper/master cylinder to be a runner and is pretty manky, the other is a 96 in better condition which is all go

The brake caliper is the same 89-96 and common to a lot of Suzuki models along with the master cylinder so shouldn't be to hard to source


You'll be keen to pick them up asap so you can get back into it. Hope you kept your gear.
I was looking for a YZ front master cylinder for a mate, plenty around but bloody costly considering the age of the bikes they come off. Best of luck with that, but with one runner, no hurry for you.

[Tazz]

Looks like I'll be back into this shortly, little bro is donating me a couple of RMX250 so I should be able to fuck myself up on one of those quite well

I still need to get them down from Blenheim though so might still be a couple of weeks or so before I have them

Score.

I'm taking something with a tow ball down in the next 2-3 weeks. My trailer is already down there but if your bro can lend you one I can probably throw it on the back of the bus. Not sure if I could take trailer back same trip though but could another time :niceone:

[Kickaha]

Score.

I'm taking something with a tow ball down in the next 2-3 weeks. My trailer is already down there but if your bro can lend you one I can probably throw it on the back of the bus. Not sure if I could take trailer back same trip though but could another time :niceone:

Thanks but he doesn't have a trailer, I'll probably go up weekend after this and get them

[Motoman]

Has any one out there been on a ride lately form the Amberley Beach entrance, state highway 1 bridge, or from the Stringers rd bridge entrance? Could you tell me what the river levels were like ect, as I was wanting to take the family for a ride.
Cheers

[Tazz]

Has any one out there been on a ride lately form the Amberley Beach entrance, state highway 1 bridge, or from the Stringers rd bridge entrance? Could you tell me what the river levels were like ect, as I was wanting to take the family for a ride.
Cheers

I had a nose around (not on bike) last Monday and it was very low. Soft shingle patches are more of a problem in the Waipara usually, but probably more so for things for 4 wheels than two ;)

Not sure on access problems these days (a google will probably answer that) but carrying on up to the gorge is a nice trip.

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Heading up the gorge is private land and private river. There are council signs up past where the old waipara pub was, stating this. The farmers have had fences across the river with stock camped in the river bed.
And when it's all over the news about the state of Amberley water supply, you gotta wonder if stock in the river bed is the problem. But they are allowed it seems. Different rules and all that.

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...My mate Ross doing what he does most days, broken foot and leg at time of this vid...Banks Peninsula for those that dont recognise the terrain...

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[Tazz]

Heading up the gorge is private land and private river. There are council signs up past where the old waipara pub was, stating this. The farmers have had fences across the river with stock camped in the river bed.
And when it's all over the news about the state of Amberley water supply, you gotta wonder if stock in the river bed is the problem. But they are allowed it seems. Different rules and all that.

Didn't realize it was that bad. Had my finger a little bit more on the pulse on O.R.E a few years back.

Stock in waterways is illegal as fuck.

There is some accommodation place up there that was trying to turn the gorge into their own private retreat at one point from memory. Rumour was they went as far as to move some of those round boulders about too. Might be different owners now.

Just looked it up access wise though:

http://www.waiparariver.org.nz/manage2.html

Any fence across the river should warrant some action going off that...

Anyway, that's further north than SH1, which is a good spin.

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We on bikes are allowed access basically from SH1 to the beach legally (that's what the signs indicate), but many bikes sneak up to the gorge. The farmers have had taranaki gates in those temporary fences that cross the river for 4x4 access last year. Although I don't know if the fences went up this year. Someone may have got a smack on the wrist tut tut.

[Trials Rider]

We on bikes are allowed access basically from SH1 to the beach legally (that's what the signs indicate), but many bikes sneak up to the gorge. The farmers have had taranaki gates in those temporary fences that cross the river for 4x4 access last year. Although I don't know if the fences went up this year. Someone may have got a smack on the wrist tut tut.

From Stringers Bridge up to the gorge IS public access by either the paper road up the river or navigable waterways act, I have had run ins with them in the past, they claim all sorts of shit but that's all it is.

Check this web site, http://wams.org.nz/wams_desktop/index.aspx on the left menu go to public access areas, Road (formed and Unformed), also check Hydro Areas furhter down the page.

Some good info on where you can and cant go.

There are many paper roads through farm land which if you really wanted to prove a point you could however out of respect for a working farm contacting the landowner is the only way I would approach that.

[Kickaha]

Thanks but he doesn't have a trailer, I'll probably go up weekend after this and get them

Mint, Dad was up there this weekend and has bought them back to Cheviot for me so the return trip to pick them up just got about 5-6 hours shorter

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Mint, Dad was up there this weekend and has bought them back to Cheviot for me so the return trip to pick them up just got about 5-6 hours shorter


Good stuff. Sneak up this week and get them. And then go on the Conway trail ride on Sunday. Or just pick up the good one on your way to the ride. Now there's a plan

[Kickaha]

Or just pick up the good one on your way to the ride. Now there's a plan

Unfortunately I need to save all my money for the race meeting at Hampton Downs in a few weeks or I would do exactly that

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Unfortunately I need to save all my money for the race meeting at Hampton Downs in a few weeks or I would do exactly that


I know what you mean. I have to save to do these rides.
Traveling to the north country must get bloody expensive

[Kickaha]

Well it's here, Dad was in Blenheim and dragged them back to Cheviot for me so I shot up toonight to get them
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The other one is an earlier model and pretty manky so will probably flick it off

[Askor]

The other one is an earlier model and pretty manky so will probably flick it off

How much do you want for it?

[pete-blen]

suzuki's...:yawn:

whats the IT in the back ground... that thing has KOOL writen all over it....:yes:
IT250 J or K ?

[Kickaha]

How much do you want for it?
Someone is already having a look at it, if they dont take it I will get back to you


suzuki's...:yawn:

whats the IT in the back ground... that thing has KOOL writen all over it....:yes:
IT250 J or K ?

The finest Enduro bike Yamaha ever built a 1984 IT200, got another out in the back shed

I bought that bike 14-15 years ago, thrashed it on many a trail ride before deciding to do a rebuild which has taken far too long and far too much money

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The finest Enduro bike Yamaha ever built a 1984 IT200, got another out in the back shed



I bought that bike 14-15 years ago, thrashed it on many a trail ride before deciding to do a rebuild which has taken far too long and far too much money


I think they might have another winner, YZ 250X 2t different state of tune than the MX model (for cross country) WR gearbox (wide ratio) plus a side stand. And KYB suspension tuned for cross country. That should tick the boxes for many.

[Kickaha]

Found half the spokes in the rear wheel loose, managed to get about half of those sorted but the rest are seized solid, dropped it off for the professionals to deal with and wont get it back until next week, pulled the rear wheel from bike 2 and slotted that in so I might get to ride it yet

[pete-blen]

The finest Enduro bike Yamaha ever built a 1984 IT200



:bash:

nar..... IT465J.... trials bike bottom end with a MX top end....

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nar..... IT465J.... trials bike bottom end with a MX top end....


Yeah and you can bore those 465 barrels to 490 and beyond about 12 bores I think, excellent value.

[Kickaha]

Just took it for the first ride, very plush suspension, might need to firm that up a bit, not running quite right so it feels a bit soft, time for a plug change and clean the carb

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Just took it for the first ride, very plush suspension, might need to firm that up a bit, not running quite right so it feels a bit soft, time for a plug change and clean the carb


Nice easy 2t hopefully not too much to get it running sweet. RMX supposed to have plush suspension for the trail, I would have thought. Unless you travel fast, then you'll sort it. At least she's a runner. Bloody good.

[pete-blen]

All loaded.... Ready for the Conway ride 2morrow....:yes:
first for a while ...
better be cooler than 2day....





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[Kickaha]

Nice easy 2t hopefully not too much to get it running sweet. RMX supposed to have plush suspension for the trail, I would have thought. Unless you travel fast, then you'll sort it. At least she's a runner. Bloody good.

A carb clean and change of plug got it going a bit better but it still doesn't have the punch I'd expect from a 250 though so still might not be quite right, off for a small ride with some friends tomorrow, need to get some better body armour and make up a tool kit for it, that'll have to wait a few weeks until Nationals are over

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A carb clean and change of plug got it going a bit better but it still doesn't have the punch I'd expect from a 250 though so still might not be quite right, off for a small ride with some friends tomorrow, need to get some better body armour and make up a tool kit for it, that'll have to wait a few weeks until Nationals are over


Good stuff. Remember it's the enduro model. I would expect it won't have the performance of the MX model, but it should have low down torque without the real hard hit up top. Perfect for trail rides with wide ratio gear box

[Kickaha]

Good stuff. Remember it's the enduro model. I would expect it won't have the performance of the MX model, but it should have low down torque without the real hard hit up top. Perfect for trail rides with wide ratio gear box

Definitely something not right, spent about 2.5 hours riding it today with a DRZ400 and CRF230 for company and playing swapsies, CRF230 was actually the most fun to ride

Anyway both other guys rode it and both reckoned it was way down on what it should be so I guess in a few weeks it'll be coming apart

So how was Conway?

[Motoman]

Thanks everyone who commented on the Waipara river ride.
I hope to head up that way soon.

[pete-blen]

So how was Conway?



Up & down ... yer know how it goes..

The loop never seem to end 50km around.
only a few gnarlyer bits on the main loop
quite easy plesant ride...
Boys CRF150 didn't like the beach... couldn't
get on top of the sand.... About 4km along the beach...


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Anyway both other guys rode it and both reckoned it was way down on what it should be so I guess in a few weeks it'll be coming apart



So how was Conway?


Shame it's not running like it should, but you'll sort it no doubt.
+1 what Pete said and it must have been a little of what you remembered, others told me there were some parts they remembered but not much. I did the two enduro deviations ( never crashed). At one point I could see the traffic on the hundalees !!!! Well I think it was. Anyway we had a great day with lots of variety and fantastic views.

[Hads]

Conway was my first organised trail ride and incidentally first time riding hills. It was quite a lot of fun, once I got the bike on top of the sand.

What I was really happy with is how everyone seemed to be quite friendly. I got help after binning it on the steep narrow downhill section and also got a hand when I put the front wheel into a ditch.

The final cool thing was getting some great advice on tying the bike to the trailer, it worked so much better than what I had done originally.

All round was a great morning, thanks guys.

[Kickaha]

+1 what Pete said and it must have been a little of what you remembered
All I remember was starting at the school, (I remember school trips from Cheviot to that) early on after leaving the school riding under a bridge, slippery clay uphill shit that took several goes and a long run along the beach

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All I remember was starting at the school, (I remember school trips from Cheviot to that) early on after leaving the school riding under a bridge, slippery clay uphill shit that took several goes and a long run along the beach


Haha we did all that exactly. Must be the same, it was dry so not slippery. If wet, it'd be a challenge for sure.
Washed the bike as soon as I got home, washed off the salty sand. Usually do it next day

[pete-blen]

Haha we did all that exactly. Must be the same, it was dry so not slippery. If wet, it'd be a challenge for sure.
Washed the bike as soon as I got home, washed off the salty sand. Usually do it next day


Was about to ask if you rode the same track as me....:confused:

Yer are right.... along the beach then on a narrow gravel road
then under the railway bridge up the clay hill...

Theres some magic riding in there..





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[pete-blen]

Will try and get to the Mt Torlesse ride at Springfeild
next week end ..6th :clap:

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Will try and get to the Mt Torlesse ride at Springfeild

next week end ..6th :clap:


Still not sure if I'm doing this ride. I've been back at work almost two weeks now, it's bloody tough after 3.5 month's off work (sure sleeping well) I'll make that decision Saturday

[Trials Rider]

Still not sure if I'm doing this ride. I've been back at work almost two weeks now, it's bloody tough after 3.5 month's off work (sure sleeping well) I'll make that decision Saturday

Come on Flash leave the pink frock at home :lol:, I will be there on my Beta me up 498:eek5:, looking forward to it:niceone:

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Come on Flash leave the pink frock at home :lol:, I will be there on my Beta me up 498:eek5:, looking forward to it:niceone:


Hard to say no when you put it like that. Linton would say the same if he knew I was having second thoughts. Somehow I think I'll be there without the pink frock. I'll take the play bike Beta RR300

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Another great day, the weather was perfect but dusty. The track was reverse from last year. I did three laps = 98.4 km's. Paul did you pinch my pink frock ? Because you were gone when I got back from my last lap. Just saying haha

[Trials Rider]

Another great day, the weather was perfect but dusty. The track was reverse from last year. I did three laps = 98.4 km's. Paul did you pinch my pink frock ? Because you were gone when I got back from my last lap. Just saying haha

Well I said to the guys because I am on the Beta 500 with road kit and road gearing I will see what the Extreme Enduro Deviation was like and may not do it...... but anyway..... I did it and it was F&%king hard, harder than the Nutbuster, my pink frock needed a serious boost to get me through so we did one lap and that was the end of my frock completely.

The shingle scree was very steep so bulldogged the bike down that, then I was frocked out, stalled the bike and tried hiding it is the bushes but didn't do a great job of that either

Awesome ride but bring my 300 Xtrainer.

I do have a large bag of excuses as you can see

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Yes I know how hard that was as I was talking to Jeremy (white YZ450) and he had done them all. After that talk. I knew it was outside my skill level so stuck to the main loop.
Your excuses for leaving early are acceptable all things considered. I just had to drink some of my ice cold beer by myself.

[Trials Rider]

Yes I know how hard that was as I was talking to Jeremy (white YZ450) and he had done them all. After that talk. I knew it was outside my skill level so stuck to the main loop.
Your excuses for leaving early are acceptable all things considered. I just had to drink some of my ice cold beer by myself.

Thanks Flash I will sleep tonight with your approval

[Ayrtonsenna]

Jesus wept…..Extreme Enduro…..forget the pink frock Paul…I was packing pink panties (Try saying that fast) and they got ripped to shreds.

Now….I new this “Extreme Enduro” section was coming…how hard could it be I was thinking… wanting to venture into some enduro in the future, the Husa + pilot was keen as mustard…bring it on.

I nearly died.

We managed 2 of the three Enduro sections + Extreme….another lap, again 2 of the Enduro sections but no Extreme…got back to the pits and I was done…

Felt alittle flat driving home….maybe I’m not ready..:(

Be interested in hearing any comments about the Extreme section, how hard was it? I haven’t had the balls yet to do a real Enduro, so its hard to know?


Funny, I was in Superior Motor cycles today, or should I say traction- if you haven’t already herd…guys asked me "How was your weekend” great I said, did the trail ride including the Extreme loop…yeah herd about that…apparent it wasn’t that hard? ….I was like WHAT……they laughed!


Ants

[Trials Rider]

Jesus wept…..Extreme Enduro…..forget the pink frock Paul…I was packing pink panties (Try saying that fast) and they got ripped to shreds.

Now….I new this “Extreme Enduro” section was coming…how hard could it be I was thinking… wanting to venture into some enduro in the future, the Husa + pilot was keen as mustard…bring it on.

I nearly died.

We managed 2 of the three Enduro sections + Extreme….another lap, again 2 of the Enduro sections but no Extreme…got back to the pits and I was done…

Felt alittle flat driving home….maybe I’m not ready..:(

Be interested in hearing any comments about the Extreme section, how hard was it? I haven’t had the balls yet to do a real Enduro, so its hard to know?


Funny, I was in Superior Motor cycles today, or should I say traction- if you haven’t already herd…guys asked me "How was your weekend” great I said, did the trail ride including the Extreme loop…yeah herd about that…apparent it wasn’t that hard? ….I was like WHAT……they laughed!


Ants

Well the Nut Buster which is only about 4 kms north of where we were and is the same sort of terrain, the extreme enduro loop on Sunday was what you would expect at the Nut Buster except the Nut Buster is like that for 26kms with very little respite, is it a test for your technical riding skills but more importantly you fitness level because when you get that tired even small shit gets hard.

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Well guy's & girl's, and pink frock wearers, last weekend I managed to get to pleasant point trail ride. Weather was perfect again, this time there were two red loop's, totaled 79 km's. Which we managed slowly as I was with son and grandson. I would have loved to do a lap on my own, especially the 33 km loop as it had a great hill climb on it. I was on the beta 300 2t easy as. My son rode my WR 450 as he's waiting for a new chain guide for his EXC 450. Anyway coming up the big hill in second gear on the back wheel most of the way on purpose is what I call being a skite. Anyway we had a great day, it was a long way to travel though, and for that reason alone, I might not do it again.
Pigeon bay trail ride next weekend, who's going ?

[Kickaha]

Well might be a bit before the RMX is out, in the quest for the missing power I pulled the top off it, powervale is rubbing on the piston, $450 for a new powervalve assembly, piston has some massive wear on the exhaust side from the power valve, another $165, it can sit in the shed for a bit until I stop sulking and come up with some cash

Still could be worse it could have caught the piston and destroyed the barrel as well

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Well might be a bit before the RMX is out, in the quest for the missing power I pulled the top off it, powervale is rubbing on the piston, $450 for a new powervalve assembly, piston has some massive wear on the exhaust side from the power valve, another $165, it can sit in the shed for a bit until I stop sulking and come up with some cash



Still could be worse it could have caught the piston and destroyed the barrel as well


Oh bugger that was close. You'll be stoked you lifted that head and discovered those issues before it self destructed. You just saved yourself a shitload.

[Deanzo]

Fun wee ride in Geraldine today, all be it easy.

My X is waiting on some parts, so took the R out for a laugh.
Man I'm lazy, missed the steering dampner, the X20's with tubliss and the e-start...

Did 4 loops, this was loop 3.
https://youtu.be/yCYrP5SbCvg


Also, if it was a member here that filmed me doing a slow sideways full bike roll over, be keen to see it lol

*Stalled the bike on a side of a hill on wet grass, slid down a little sideways, slid into some tussock (or something) the momentum did the rest..... Doh!

[SVboy]

Fun wee ride in Geraldine today, all be it easy.

My X is waiting on some parts, so took the R out for a laugh.
Man I'm lazy, missed the steering dampner, the X20's with tubliss and the e-start...

Did 4 loops, this was loop 3.
https://youtu.be/yCYrP5SbCvg


Also, if it was a member here that filmed me doing a slow sideways full bike roll over, be keen to see it lol

*Stalled the bike on a side of a hill on wet grass, slid down a little sideways, slid into some tussock (or something) the momentum did the rest..... Doh!

Bloody hell! If that was easy, I would hate to see your version of hard! That was my first organised trail ride and I found parts of it pretty tough.

[Transalper]

Good stuff, I've been told I have to get out and do another couple soon.

SV Boy what were you riding? Did you have good condition tyres (dirt not ADV) and pressures less than 12psi? That always makes a huge difference over a half worn tyre which is not good or even a good tyre with 15psi is also bad. A lot of guys who cant keep a straight line on hills just have a bad tyre setup, doesn't matter what you run here at the flat Waimak but get mud on a hill :pinch:

[pete-blen]

No Dalethorpe listed for this year on the My rides site..:shit:
hope it's a oversite....

missed last year....



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[SVboy]

Good stuff, I've been told I have to get out and do another couple soon.

SV Boy what were you riding? Did you have good condition tyres (dirt not ADV) and pressures less than 12psi? That always makes a huge difference over a half worn tyre which is not good or even a good tyre with 15psi is also bad. A lot of guys who cant keep a straight line on hills just have a bad tyre setup, doesn't matter what you run here at the flat Waimak but get mud on a hill :pinch:

Hey Karl, my bike is a DRZ250, with good knobblys at 12f and 14 r. The challenges existed entirely with the inexperience of the rider.....more trail rides needed.

[flashg]

No Dalethorpe listed for this year on the My rides site..:shit:

hope it's a oversite....



missed last year....







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It's on 21st of August Pete so you still have a chance of doing it again or not.

[pete-blen]

It's on 21st of August Pete so you still have a chance of doing it again or not.

great..... how did i miss that on the site...:confused:

[Transalper]

great..... how did i miss that on the site...:confused:

I think they added it after you first looked, I didn't see it either until flash said it was on.

Mc Donald Downs (Waipara Gorge) this Sunday, might be my first for the year.

[flashg]

Mc Donald Downs (Waipara Gorge) this Sunday, might be my first for the year.


I'll be there, I enjoyed it last year, although it cost me heaps. A good off buggered my helmet (not a cheap one) better luck this year.

[Trials Rider]

I think they added it after you first looked, I didn't see it either until flash said it was on.

Mc Donald Downs (Waipara Gorge) this Sunday, might be my first for the year.

See you there then, first time out on the Xtrainer

[Transalper]

Well that was dusty with a few sharp rocks. Got a front end puncture about half way round my first lap but thanks to that Tubliss system I got from the Motomox man I was able to just kept on going. Hardly noticed except on the steeper down hills where the steering felt quite heavy and a bit squirmy.
Back at the car plugged it with a dog turd, much easier fix than messing with a tube, put some air in and off we went for round two.
Should of had the repair kit in my tool kit on the track, I just hadn't got round to taking it out of the big box and putting it in the little bag.

Gave the new gopro mount a whirl too, the chin on (http://www.motomox.co.nz/shop/show_single_product.php?prod=383)e. I like it, picture position is pretty good. The old GoPro HD1 was a little heavy up front at first but I quickly got used to it and was much less annoying than having that weight hanging off the side and catching wind or catching branches up top. Since all the newer cameras are a fraction lighter it should be even better with them.

Anyway a good easy ride for my first in over half a year. Little less dust would have been nice though.

[SVboy]

well, I enjoyed that trail ride a great deal. Much more suited to my limited abilities. The dust was an issue. Quads an issue too, as my mate found out, to his cost.

[flashg]

I also enjoyed the ride and managed two laps plus the three enduro loops, all on the beta. No punctures, and my helmet was safe with no offs. However the knee is not good for some reason, lotsa grinding noises coming from it and pain. Anyway seeing surgeon Thursday, hopefully he has the answers. Roll on Omihi trail ride on the 15th which is one I really enjoyed last year.

[Trials Rider]

I also enjoyed the ride and managed two laps plus the three enduro loops, all on the beta. No punctures, and my helmet was safe with no offs. However the knee is not good for some reason, lotsa grinding noises coming from it and pain. Anyway seeing surgeon Thursday, hopefully he has the answers. Roll on Omihi trail ride on the 15th which is one I really enjoyed last year.

Yes we did two laps, I am still coughing, sneezing, farting, shitting and spitting dust but we had some fun and I really enjoyed the Beta 300 Xtrainer, it is so much fun to ride, torquay as hell, light as hell, narrow as hell and low seat for short bastards like me, if you are looking for a friendly trail bike to ride put the Xtrainer on your list.

[flashg]

I also enjoyed the ride and managed two laps plus the three enduro loops, all on the beta. No punctures, and my helmet was safe with no offs. However the knee is not good for some reason, lotsa grinding noises coming from it and pain. Anyway seeing surgeon Thursday, hopefully he has the answers. Roll on Omihi trail ride on the 15th which is one I really enjoyed last year.


Knee is all good, just inflammation of the ligaments on the lateral side (outer side) an injection of cortisone and take it easy for a bit should see it right. See ya'll @ Omihi trail ride next weekend.

[Kickaha]

Some new bits turned up for the RMX, just waiting on new powervalves and head gasket ex Japan and it can go back together
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[flashg]

Some new bits turned up for the RMX, just waiting on new powervalves and head gasket ex Japan and it can go back together
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Good stuff plenty of good rides coming up.

[flashg]

For those that couldn't get to Omihi trail ride today, it was bloody awesome. As the day wore on, the more challenging parts of the track got tougher. The last hill climb became very challenging, many people having a big struggle. I was disappointed to see Fathers taking very young kids on the red loop (for experienced riders) which they struggled with on the little bikes, especially the hill climbs which they blocked off the track for long periods.
On a different part of the track, one guy came off his bike and hurt his shoulder badly I was told. Another guy crashed in the same spot (went over handle bars) and broke both wrists,on his hand guards. He got the helicopter ride. People need to slow down and read the track properly, it's not a fucken race, it's a trail ride.
I managed three laps, total of 139.6 Km's. Biggest day I've had for a long time.
Bring on Glenmark trail ride 12th June. That's my next one.

[Tazz]

Decent amount of kms done there. I was fanging up the coast this arvo and was jealous of every dusty bike I saw heading the other way :laugh:

[flashg]

Decent amount of kms done there. I was fanging up the coast this arvo and was jealous of every dusty bike I saw heading the other way :laugh:


Yeah I just couldn't wipe the smile off my face. Especially now as I sit here typing on my phone and my knee is perfect. Bloody awesome day

[Ayrtonsenna]

yeah it wasn't bad....enjoyed the two enduro bits......came across...maybe 5-6 people going the wrong feckon way???!.........then my rear wheel bearing crapped out on the second lap... decided to stop for the day...

[Tazz]

yeah it wasn't bad....enjoyed the two enduro bits......came across...maybe 5-6 people going the wrong feckon way???!.........then my rear wheel bearing crapped out on the second lap... decided to stop for the day...

Must have been tourists aye :whistle:...:laugh:


Yeah I just couldn't wipe the smile off my face. Especially now as I sit here typing on my phone and my knee is perfect. Bloody awesome day

Noice! Got to be a good feeling. New braces worn in all good? Have you had the second knee done now too?

[flashg]

Noice! Got to be a good feeling. New braces worn in all good? Have you had the second knee done now too?


Wasn't wearing the braces this time(just pads). Am modifying the right brace as it was putting pressure on my lateral ligaments, causing swelling.
Surgeon is keen to wait and see how the left knee copes now it's not doing all the work. At this stage it feel's great. And I'd rather not go through all that again, if it can be avoided.

[Kickaha]

Picked up power valve and gaskets, time to put it back together321703

[flashg]

It looks like dinner is sorted, you'll have it all done tonight ? Plenty of time to be run in ( up and down the street after dark haha) before next organized trail ride. Excellent

[Kickaha]

It looks like dinner is sorted, you'll have it all done tonight ? Plenty of time to be run in ( up and down the street after dark haha) before next organized trail ride. Excellent

Ready to go except for a one hose clip and a radiator cap which I seem to have misplaced :rolleyes:

[flashg]

Ready to go except for a one hose clip and a radiator cap which I seem to have misplaced :rolleyes:


Bloody awesome, can the other bike donate those bits you need ?

[Kickaha]

Bloody awesome, can the other bike donate those bits you need ?

Being an aircooled IT200 I think that is unlikely

[flashg]

Looks like I'll be back into this shortly, little bro is donating me a couple of RMX250 so I should be able to fuck myself up on one of those quite well



I still need to get them down from Blenheim though so might still be a couple of weeks or so before I have them


This is what I was referring to, but I'm guessing you managed to flick the other RMX (the manky one)

[Kickaha]

This is what I was referring to, but I'm guessing you managed to flick the other RMX (the manky one)
Ah yeah, long gone and no longer looking that manky, friend if mine took it and is well underway with a rebuild

[Kickaha]

Right, up and running hopefully the rain will clear for a bit an I can give it a run tomorrow, then go and smash the Lads at the Waimak on Sunday

[flashg]

Bloody excellent. Forecast for tomorrow says it's supposed to improve, Sunday not great either. Riding in the rain is fun. If you still have those worn tyres on it'll be even more fun.

[Kickaha]

Bloody excellent. Forecast for tomorrow says it's supposed to improve, Sunday not great either. Riding in the rain is fun. If you still have those worn tyres on it'll be even more fun.

New Bridgestone X30 rear but I haven't done the front yet

[flashg]

Of all the front tyres I've had, the Pirelli MX extra X is easily the best, (my favorite) and they last well. Most shop's sell them, they're popular. Reasonable cost.

[pete-blen]

Of all the front tyres I've had, the Pirelli MX extra X is easily the best, (my favorite) and they last well. Most shop's sell them, they're popular. Reasonable cost.

just don't put a front AC10 on.... rears great... front is crap...

These work really well...
http://goldentyre.co.nz/cart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=51

[Kickaha]

I had already fitted a Bridgestone X30 rear so I got the same front, Avon city are doing them at $90

Just need to unload the sidecar so it'll fit in the van and go give it a run

[Kickaha]

So it goes ok, bottom end and mid range are ok but doesn't feel like it has the topend hit it should which was why it was originally pulled down

Feels like a jetting problem, the guys reckon a 38/39mm PWK off a KX250 sorts them out as the stock carbs are a bit crap

Problem I've found is this model doesn't seem to have come to NZ and specs seem to be a bit hard to find

[flashg]

Would your mate that has the not so manky one, lend you the carb off it just to try. It might help send you in the right direction. Also try swapping CDI. They can play tricks

[Kickaha]

Would your mate that has the not so manky one, lend you the carb off it just to try. It might help send you in the right direction. Also try swapping CDI. They can play tricks

Different years/carbs/engines

Got on ebay and I ordered a new 38mm PWK Airstriker for it, fuck knows if it'll fix it but it made me feel better anyway :laugh:

[flashg]

Here's hoping you've hit the nail on the head. Hope the chambers not all gunked up. I had a TM 125 in the 70's, it wasn't pulling hard in the higher rev's. Local bike shop in Balclutha at the time cleaned it out (don't know how) but shit it flew after that, so crisp.

[Kickaha]

Here's hoping you've hit the nail on the head. Hope the chambers not all gunked up. I had a TM 125 in the 70's, it wasn't pulling hard in the higher rev's. Local bike shop in Balclutha at the time cleaned it out (don't know how) but shit it flew after that, so crisp.

I've already had a go at that

Normally use a gas torch and heat them up and the carbon will start burning, we did one which we blew compressed air up it as well which got it going real well

One of the neighbours came down to make sure the garage wasn't on fire

[flashg]

You know what you're doing by the sound of things. Hope it doesn't keep costing to get it sorted. I've seen some RMX on the trail rides and they go really well.

[Askor]

I've seen some RMX on the trail rides and they go really well.

Wish I never sold mine :weep:

[Kickaha]

Had a bit of a play in the garage tonight to see if the powervalve was working and ended up winding back the spring tension on the powervalve, it now actuates earlier and the bike revs faster and feels crisper so maybe that is it, be next weekened before I get to try it anyway

[flashg]

That makes sense, On my beta I have the valve screwed in a fair way to make the powerband come in later, suits my riding style, but it still peaks out no problem

[Kickaha]

Right so RMX seems sorted so this is next on the list, used one of these on Trail Rides for ages, not much needs to be done on it:msn-wink: I've got a couple of these and the other is going to be somewhat tidier

The finest Enduro bike Yamaha ever built, the mighty IT200

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[flashg]

Well done that man, you're going to have plenty of shed time to sort those IT's. Onwards and upwards while you're on a roll. Enjoying the updates

[pete-blen]

The finest Enduro bike Yamaha ever built, the mighty IT465



Fixed it....

[Kickaha]

Fixed it....

:sick::sick::sick:

[Kickaha]

Goes mint, does wheelies

[flashg]

Good on ya. Trail ride next Sunday. Check out "my rides" (trail rides)I plan on being there with my oldest son if his wife let's him.😆

[Deanzo]

Popped down to the Waitohi ride today, so pleased I did.
It wasn't very hard, but there was something about it that just made it fun.

Up loaded a lap for anyone that missed going to it, I'd for sure do the two odd hour drive again next year.
And I'm so loving the lack of dust!

Video has been up loaded in HD, but will take some time to show up.
https://youtu.be/Cmn6hZDWf7k

[Kickaha]

Good on ya. Trail ride next Sunday. Check out "my rides" (trail rides)I plan on being there with my oldest son if his wife let's him.😆

Omihi ?

I thought I was racing Saturday but as I found out today I didn't even have the right month so it's a definite maybe

[flashg]

Glenmark I'm told, not far before Omihi. No info up yet. They're leaving it till the last minute it seems. I've not done this ride so can't rate it. I'm sure it'll be fun.

[Ayrtonsenna]

My riding buddy pulled out today- so if you see a loan Husaberg on Sunday....thats probably me... :weep:

[husaberg]

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[flashg]

My riding buddy pulled out today- so if you see a loan Husaberg on Sunday....thats probably me... :weep:
I feel your pain, na not really 😆
My son is allowed to play, (his wife said), so we'll be there. No dust will be great 😊

[Transalper]

So the first half was getting boarder line boring even by my standards being mostly roading, but then the weather kicked in, the track hit the trees and slopes and the slipperyness came, I actually had a lot of fun. A good day out. :2thumbsup

[Ayrtonsenna]

I loved it......would be in my top 5 - Enduro sections were ok....3rd lap when it started to rain, I was cracking up.....slippery as hell.......came across 4-5 abandoned bikes......and two seriously injured people being prepped for removal- seeing stuff like that always makes me reflect.......arrived back at the Van in one piece....with a big smile on my face...

[Deanzo]

Yea, when that rain set in, man did it change the track,

It made a super easy trail ride into one that you had to work hard to keep the rear wheel in line lol
On my 3rd lap, I stalled the bike going up the left hand climb not far in, that had the wee creek at the bottom and the big cut out rut, hopped off the bike to back it down, ass'd over and landed on my face....good times :facepalm:
But yea, turned in to a fun day out.

[Kickaha]

Down the river today

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[Transalper]

What's that fella preying for there, he'll get wet knees if he's not careful. Looks like a reasonably big group to keep together.

[Kickaha]

Looks like a reasonably big group to keep together.
We stop at the end of each section or two and regroup, still manage to lose the odd one but everyone knows the way back

[Buddha#81]

We stop at the end of each section or two and regroup, still manage to lose the odd one but everyone knows the way back

..... and if we be honest we don't really like each other so its a bit like the old Top Gear, keep up or get left behind.

[Kickaha]

..... and if we be honest we don't really like each other so its a bit like the old Top Gear, keep up or get left behind.

Is that why you tried to crash into me? maybe some cunt should have told me it is two way up there

[Husabergkiwi]

Where abouts is this place to ride chaps? on a trail ride?


Down the river today

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[Kickaha]

Where abouts is this place to ride chaps? on a trail ride?

Down off the end of Weddons Ross road, West Melton

[pete-blen]

Conway again next sunday...
Hope it's as good as last one:cool:
and a 50km loop.....:niceone:
Must try and make it.... Just don't
do enough riding lately....:(



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[Kickaha]

Conway again next sunday...
Hope it's as good as last one:cool:
and a 50km loop.....:niceone:
Must try and make it.... Just don't
do enough riding lately....:(

...

I might even try for that one

[flashg]

Conway again next sunday...
Hope it's as good as last one:cool:
and a 50km loop.....:niceone:
Must try and make it.... Just don't
do enough riding lately....:(



...
I was told it was just bulldozed tracks. Sounded a bit boring and I thought of giving it a miss.
Tell us a bit about it Pete, It wouldn't take much to change my mind.

[pete-blen]

I was told it was just bulldozed tracks. Sounded a bit boring and I thought of giving it a miss.
Tell us a bit about it Pete, It wouldn't take much to change my mind.


Now yer have me wondering if it's a diffrent Conway ride?

I thought you done the last one... had the beach section
at the start... one part you could look down on the main Rd through the hundlees...
there was alot of bulldozed tracks..but not newly bulldozed...




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[pete-blen]

Shame it's not running like it should, but you'll sort it no doubt.
+1 what Pete said and it must have been a little of what you remembered, others told me there were some parts they remembered but not much. I did the two enduro deviations ( never crashed). At one point I could see the traffic on the hundalees !!!! Well I think it was. Anyway we had a great day with lots of variety and fantastic views.


Yer yer did.......... yer old dottery bugger yer memorys going...:laugh:
only 6 months ago.... no hope for yer....

[flashg]

Yer yer did.......... yer old dottery bugger yer memorys going...[emoji23]
only 6 months ago.... no hope for yer....
Haha it's not me thats a dottery old bugger.
That was "conway coast" trail ride, which was bloody awesome. Shame Pete.
I've never done this ride "conway hills. Someone we all know and trust did it last year (winter) and wasn't impressed. His words were "A long way to travel to ride on bulldozed tracks" And probably wouldnt do it again. He also wasn't impressed with the Enduro deviations.

[pete-blen]

Haha it's not me thats a dottery old bugger.
That was "conway coast" trail ride, which was bloody awesome. Shame Pete.
I've never done this ride "conway hills. Someone we all know and trust did it last year (winter) and wasn't impressed. His words were "A long way to travel to ride on bulldozed tracks" And probably wouldnt do it again. He also wasn't impressed with the Enduro deviations.


Ok so yer only half dottrey....:killingme

so it is a diffrent one......... now I'm wondering if it's worth it...

might hang out for the peaks ride then.... unless yer going to tell me thats no good...


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[flashg]

It's ok, we did it last year with the grandson on his TTR 50, he was six and coped well enough. It was wet and muddy, a lot of people arrived poorly prepared and struggled with lack of traction even though it was a lot of tracks it was an enjoyable day

[Deanzo]

I've done conway hills the past two years, yea it's a bit boring, that and my mate on his 450 just leaves me like Im standing still on this ride.
Big long easy (boring) climbs around the hills, with GREAT views!


Last year, at least it was covered in snow at the top, and that 10 mins was kind of cool.

[pete-blen]

It's ok, we did it last year with the grandson on his TTR 50, he was six and coped well enough. It was wet and muddy, a lot of people arrived poorly prepared and struggled with lack of traction even though it was a lot of tracks it was an enjoyable day

Now yer have me real worryed.... might have to clean the bike afterwards... :shit: ..prob 2 bikes....



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[Ayrtonsenna]

I've done conway hills the past two years, yea it's a bit boring, that and my mate on his 450 just leaves me like Im standing still on this ride.
Big long easy (boring) climbs around the hills, with GREAT views!


Last year, at least it was covered in snow at the top, and that 10 mins was kind of cool.

Yup.....I'm not going either.....boring..

[pete-blen]

sounds like I shouldn't bother either....

[Kickaha]

Me + about 5 others I ride with are heading up to it

[flashg]

Me + about 5 others I ride with are heading up to it
Have fun, and we expect a full report with photos and storys to follow.

[Kickaha]

It wasn't the ride I've previously done, this one we turned left before the overbridge and went about 1km beside the railway tracks to the start, the last one I did years ago we started at the old Conway School out by the coast

40km loops and probably 90% farm tracks

I wasn't really feeling the love for it after loop one but when we sped it up a bit on loop 2 it became more fun, dropped it 25km in and broke the clutch which meant 15km riding back without it

It was an ok ride but I wouldn't drive that far to do it again

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Might find some barkbusters before the next one

[flashg]

Thanks for the photos and for what you thought of the track. Confirmed what I was told.
I might do the peaks trail ride on the 7th August and then dalethorpe on 21st. See how fit I'm feeling

[SVboy]

I enjoyed it, as a novice trail rider. A bit the same, I guess. The mate I was riding with did the enduro diversions and they made the ride for him. Great weather!

[Kickaha]

I enjoyed it, as a novice trail rider. A bit the same, I guess. The mate I was riding with did the enduro diversions and they made the ride for him. Great weather!

Reasonably easy novice ride I would have said, did you do the novice loop or the main loop?

[SVboy]

Reasonably easy novice ride I would have said, did you do the novice loop or the main loop?

I went round the main loop twice. Good thing all that clay was not mud! My mate dubbed another rider about 20kms back to the car park when his CRF 450 locked solid! Two up, doing that downhill, fuck that for a game of soldiers! The brakes of his yz250 were cooked when he got back!

[Kickaha]

I went round the main loop twice. Good thing all that clay was not mud! My mate dubbed another rider about 20kms back to the car park when his CRF 450 locked solid! Two up, doing that downhill, fuck that for a game of soldiers! The brakes of his yz250 were cooked when he got back!

I saw a CRF lying on the edge of the track but no rider in sight on our second lap

How did you find the big downhill where it turned off the track and went down the ridgeline?

I was liking some of the big uphill climbs pulling 3rd or 4th and in the powerband

[SVboy]

That was the bike. Poor barstard would have had to wait until the end of the day to go in and somehow get it back.... I thought the climbs were very straight forward.No power band in my drz250! The downhill was cool. Lucky it was not wet!

[Kickaha]

Heading out to the Waimak tomorrow off Weedons Ross, have to have an operation in a week, no riding after that for 4-6 weeks so I better get in what I can

[Kickaha]

The seal behind the waterpump impeller has been leaking water into the gearbox so I thought I'd sort that out, there's also been a couple of funny noises from the clutch that need looking at

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So since I got it or sometime after that the bolt and washer have been floating around inside the cover, got lucky and they didn't jam in anything and really wreck shit

Unfortunately it means today I have to ride a filthy four stroke diesel and someones lending me a WRF450 thingy

[flashg]

The seal behind the waterpump impeller has been leaking water into the gearbox so I thought I'd sort that out, there's also been a couple of funny noises from the clutch that need looking at

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So since I got it or sometime after that the bolt and washer have been floating around inside the cover, got lucky and they didn't jam in anything and really wreck shit

Unfortunately it means today I have to ride a filthy four stroke diesel and someones lending me a WRF450 thingy
Did you have the op already ?
Lucky bugger, dodged another bullet with the bike. I'm wondering how long your luck is gonna last.
Nothing wrong with a WRF 450, I've got one, heaps of fun, bit heavier than the 2t's though.

[Kickaha]

Nothing wrong with a WRF 450.
Except they're taller, heavier, don't change directions as easily, don't think I've ever been so fucked, Yamapig is what I called it

I did swap Glenn for his Husky 510 which is a far nicer bike but once I smashed his rear brake pedal off I gave it back :rolleyes:

Op is tomorrow

[flashg]

I know what you mean about where the weight is. Mine is 2012 injected and shares the YZ 250 chassis, it's smaller and more nimble. It's not much taller than the Beta, and has a shorter wheel base when you see them on the trailer together. So it's nice and quick in the steering.
Good luck tomorrow.

[pete-blen]

Who's doing the peaks ride next sunday...
Another one I have not done....



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[flashg]

Who's doing the peaks ride next sunday...
Another one I have not done....



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I'll be there with my oldest son, his wife said he could come and play in the mud.

[Trials Rider]

Maybe, I thought this was a boring one

Just looking at my pink skirt

[flashg]

Maybe, I thought this was a boring one

Just looking at my pink skirt
We did it last year with the grandson, he was only six and it was slow going on the TTR 50 even though he gave it heaps.
I think it'll be good enough, anyway it'll help season me for Dalethorpe later in the month.

[Kickaha]

Right, ops all done and back at home, ride tomorrow anyone ?
:lol:

[flashg]

Right, ops all done and back at home, ride tomorrow anyone ?
[emoji38]
Harden up man, should have gone out before dark tonight. Haha
I'm guessing all went well, hope so. Gives you time to get that RMX sorted while you heal. I've had that op, take it easy, they won't rush you back in if you undo the good work. You'll be on the long waiting list.
Catch ya in the near future when you're up an running.
I'm gonna change my front tyre on the Beta to a Pirelli MX extra X which I have confidence in. Currently running a Pirelli XC intermediate, I don't like it.

[pete-blen]

I want a ride before Dalethorpe .. Conway coast was the last
time I was on the bike...
Caleb is dieing for a ride ...


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[Kickaha]

Gives you time to get that RMX sorted while you heal..
Ordered the parts today, in stock in NZ, we'll see how I go putting it back together when they arrive

I think I'll be aiming for Amberley on Oct 16th for my next ride or Waipara a couple of weeks after that, I'll see what the surgeon says on the follow up

[flashg]

I want a ride before Dalethorpe .. Conway coast was the last
time I was on the bike...
Caleb is dieing for a ride ...


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First thing is to change the stale fuel, because that was a few month's ago. Just saying Pete [emoji2]

[flashg]

Ordered the parts today, in stock in NZ, we'll see how I go putting it back together when they arrive

I think I'll be aiming for Amberley on Oct 16th for my next ride or Waipara a couple of weeks after that, I'll see what the surgeon says on the follow up
Both those rides are bloody good fun, so do both if it fits in your racing calendar.
Excellent being able to get the parts so easy and in stock.

[pete-blen]

First thing is to change the stale fuel, because that was a few month's ago. Just saying Pete [emoji2]

the TTRs have a auto fuel changer.....
may be it's a leaking carb.... nar a auto changer....:mad:



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[Kickaha]

Both those rides are bloody good fun, so do both if it fits in your racing calendar.
Excellent being able to get the parts so easy and in stock.

Done Amberley before if it's the one just a km or two North of the township? Although a fair while back as I was on the Mighty IT200 and that's been in the shed now for longer than I care to think about

[flashg]

Done Amberley before if it's the one just a km or two North of the township? Although a fair while back as I was on the Mighty IT200 and that's been in the shed now for langer than I care to think about
Yes good memory, that's the same one I would say. Plenty of places for the bike to stretch it's legs.
Waipara might be my favourite I think. It's got a bit of everything.

[Kickaha]

Yes good memory, that's the same one I would say. Plenty of places for the bike to stretch it's legs.
Waipara might be my favourite I think. It's got a bit of everything.

I nearly ran someone over at it, I was looking to get passed them and then they crashed right in front of me, stopped with the front tyre touching his neck

Haven't done Waipara but the other one we did up that way was the other side of Greta Valley on Davaar station

[flashg]

Thats always going to be a bit of a risk when they won't move over.
I've done some rides up that way, but don't recall that one.
If the weather really shits itself, I might borrow "Trials rider" pink skirt, although I feel it may be worn out already. And skip the Sunday ride

[Kickaha]

If the weather really shits itself, I might borrow "Trials rider" pink skirt, although I feel it may be worn out already. And skip the Sunday ride
I see it's been postponed until Sunday 14th due to the weather

Bunch of softcocks, now back in my day :lol:

[flashg]

I see it's been postponed until Sunday 14th due to the weather

Bunch of softcocks, now back in my day [emoji38]
Saves me looking. Now I'll have to spend the day with the missus [emoji4]

[Kickaha]

Well the RMZ bits turned up today and despite givng them a frame number and telling them the RMX I Have is different than what they have listed for NZ they mamnaged to get the wrong sidecover gasket

Also the new bolt won't wind in so there may be some thread damge from when it wound out, I've got a tap the right thread so I'll give that a try to clean it up

[flashg]

Well the RMZ bits turned up today and despite givng them a frame number and telling them the RMX I Have is different than what they have listed for NZ they mamnaged to get the wrong sidecover gasket

Also the new bolt won't wind in so there may be some thread damge from when it wound out, I've got a tap the right thread so I'll give that a try to clean it up
A mate has a TF 185, needed new accelerator cable, gave them all the details and they still got it wrong twice.
Good you have a tap. Hope you have the torque settings.
Anyway no hurry, you've got plenty of time on your side.

[flashg]

I see it's been postponed until Sunday 14th due to the weather

Bunch of softcocks, now back in my day [emoji38]
Where did you see that ?
Just had a look on "my rides"and according to them it's still on. Maybe they haven't updated the site.

[Kickaha]

Where did you see that ?
Just had a look on "my rides"and according to them it's still on. Maybe they haven't updated the site.

Facebook Adventure Trailrides Events


The Peaks Trailride is now postponed to Sunday 14 August 2016 due adverse weather. Being a high country venue the weather is snowing and extremely cold. Couple of sunny days next week and the riding will be a lot more enjoyable when your hands are not freezing and you can see where youare going!


Hope you have the torque settings.
Very rarely ever use them, not even when I had the head and barrel off

[flashg]

Facebook Adventure Trailrides Events




Very rarely ever use them, not even when I had the head and barrel off
Cheers for that, I might do it yet, my son is still keen.
I'm a bit slack with torque settings, but there are areas where I don't risk it. My XTZ 660 that I sold had a knock coming from within. It was the nut on end of crank not torqued up correctly from factory. I torqued it up, and it was perfect after that.

[Kickaha]

A mate has a TF 185, needed new accelerator cable, gave them all the details and they still got it wrong twice.
Good you have a tap. Hope you have the torque settings.
Anyway no hurry, you've got plenty of time on your side.

Rang them this morning and gave them the part number for the gasket I need, It's in stock in NZ so it'll be here next week

Couple of minutes pissing about to get the Tap started but the thread cleaned up ok, once I have the gasket it'll be a runner in a few minutes

Just looking at some oversize pegs for it and will see next week if I can get the forks out to get the leaky seals sorted

[flashg]

I prefer the wider pegs, Beta had narrow pegs, got some nice cnc machined ally ones off Aliexpress .com cheap as chips, you just gotta be patient. Slow post but mostly free.
Well you do have time to replace the seals. It'll be a new bike next time you ride it.
Good they have that gasket in NZ

[Kickaha]

All done, took a couple of goes as even though the case felt like it was seated and done up tight there was a water leak, popped it back off and reseated it and it's all good, ftted some barkbusters as well and except for the fact the engineer who was doing a little job on my rear brake lever has managed to lose it in his workshop somewhere it's ready to go

Just need to wait until I go see the surgeon again on the 1st Sept to get the ok to go riding

[flashg]

That's bloody good, especially knowing the water won't end up in the gearbox again. Sound like there's still time to do the fork seals.
And yeah barkbusters are worth their weight in gold.
Looks as though we are doing "the peaks" trail ride Sunday

[pete-blen]

don't look good for the peaks ride 2morrow....:(



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[Ayrtonsenna]

Maybe you should stay at home and keep warm Pete?....will can tell you all about it tomorrow...:bleh:

[pete-blen]

Nar ...have to go.... It seems the boy dosn't mined getting muddy...:mad:




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[flashg]

My son hurt his back, so I'll be on my own this time.
All loaded and ready to go.
Might see you guys up there

[flashg]

Both my boy's and myself doing Dalethorpe on Sunday.
Who's doing it as well ?

[pete-blen]

The boy & me will be there....




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[Trials Rider]

Yip will be there

[Ayrtonsenna]

oh yes....:banana:

[flashg]

Great stuff gents, I know a few others that'll be there as well.
See you all there.

[pete-blen]

Caleb bent his gear lever on the peaks ride...
just noticed the gear shaft has a quite bad bend in it..
still works & no oil leak so think i will leave well enough alone
till after sunday... looks like I'm going to have to cut it to get it out...

seeyas 2morrow.....



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[ShinySideUp]

My husband and teenage son will be there on a KDX200 and TTR 250. The four of us did it last year and though I was a bit of a liability to the team, we all had a great day! It was a really memorable ride. Have fun everyone!

[pete-blen]

was a good ride.....

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[flashg]

Yes a good day indeed. 1st lap I rode the Beta 300 and had no off's and no problems anywhere, bloody awesome.
Back at the car number two son convinced me to ride the WR 450 on lap two. The Aussie map was probably not the best choice for today as it's rather abrupt and aggressive. I didn't have the power tuner with me to change it. So off we went on lap two, all was going great until some tree roots thought otherwise, and off I went. I hit ground hard on my shoulder, nothing broken, but I'm struggling to lift my arm just now. Just so you know it happened when I wasn't expecting it.
On the second lap the hill climbs got much harder as the ground broke up and exposed more and more tree roots. Lots of riders struggling to get up these climbs with bikes and riders stuck at various stages up the hills. Somehow age and wisdom helped me and I made all the climbs on my first attempt without incident.
So all n all a great day

[Deanzo]

Fun day :)


Uploaded lap two
https://youtu.be/OWonbkLhGo4

Least favorite of my laps today, but has the "parking lot" that hill turned into.

[pete-blen]

who's doing the flagpole ride sunday....

[flashg]

who's doing the flagpole ride sunday....
Yep, I'm meeting up with some mates, Should be fun

[Kickaha]

Wont be doing that one, changed to a different carb on the RMX and need to sort the jetting, that's todays job, all going well Amberley will be my next one

[flashg]

Well it seems I survived another day riding, yay.
After doing the first lap and one enduro deviation on the Beta RR300, We swapped bikes and I rode the WR 450 for lap two.
We thought it'd be a good idea to do all three normal enduro deviations this lap. ( leaving the extreme one for experts)
So the first was short and not too difficult. The second took us down a steep fence line down to the river ( dalethorpe forest on the other side) I think it was four times we crossed that river (quite deep) filled our boots a little, not bad at all. The final one was tough, it was at the limit of my ability and I was getting buggered. One part was more than I could manage and a really nice guy rode the WR up that bit, the rest I managed on my own.
All n all a tough but rewarding day.
Bring on "Murry Downs" next month.

[Kickaha]

Getting sorted for Amberley next weekend, fork seals are done, barkbusters fitted, added a bash plate and the new carb seems to work pretty well with a bit better throttle response, should be going even faster when I crash now

[pete-blen]

I will prob pass on Amberley.... too meany open paddocks......:(





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[flashg]

Getting sorted for Amberley next weekend, fork seals are done, barkbusters fitted, added a bash plate and the new carb seems to work pretty well with a bit better throttle response, should be going even faster when I crash now
I'll be there. Some physio on my shoulder from my off at the dalethorpe forest ride has me moving better, was ok while riding at flagpole but gave me hell that night. I don't want to crash until I'm 100%
Good to hear the RMX is going well. It should be reliable now you've rebuilt most of it.

[flashg]

Getting sorted for Amberley next weekend, fork seals are done, barkbusters fitted, added a bash plate and the new carb seems to work pretty well with a bit better throttle response, should be going even faster when I crash now
I'll be there. Some physio on my shoulder from my off at the dalethorpe forest ride has me moving better, was ok while riding at flagpole but gave me hell that night. I don't want to crash until I'm 100%
Good to hear the RMX is going well. It should be reliable now you've rebuilt most of it........

[flashg]

I will prob pass on Amberley.... too meany open paddocks......:(





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They are for practicing riding on the back wheel and saving the front tyre, that's if ya can still get it up old boy.
Anyway it's a change from riding on bulldozed farm tracks.

[Ayrtonsenna]

I'll be the there... one of the last five rides left this year.....make the most of it!!!

[Askor]

Getting sorted for Amberley next weekend, fork seals are done, barkbusters fitted, added a bash plate and the new carb seems to work pretty well with a bit better throttle response, should be going even faster when I crash now

What carb did you put on it? The stock PJ is a piece of shit

[Kickaha]

What carb did you put on it? The stock PJ is a piece of shit

I didn't find the stock PJ that bad, I fitted a 38mm Keihein PWK airstriker I got off ebay which I'd bought before I worked out it was a powervalve/piston problem

Since found out it's a copy but from the little riding I've done on it so far it seems to work good with the PJ needle and main jet fitted

[Ayrtonsenna]

Lets get this back on topic guys!

Who did the Amberly trail ride? if you didn’t- dam did you mist a bloody good ride!!!!

Weather was perfect - even Mr wippy turned up !!! would have been at least 300+ bikes easy..

Apart from the abomination of scrutineering …I mean, one guy at 9.30?…you got be joking….at this point the wild map was selected…..fan came on and I new the bike was getting hot…had nothing to do with the rather attractive girl sitting in front on me….long brown hair…..dirt bike……long brown hair ……dirt bike…..I found myself in some kind of a trance - before I new it, I felt a rod up the pipe and a tap on the shoulder and I was done…..I mean gone…..…third…Jesus watch the trees…forth……corner…turn……nothing but sunshine!

yes it was open….but the forestry sections were something else…..I think in some ways better than dalethorpe….we had a bloody ball…

We managed 3 full laps- including the two Enduro sections…first one was nothing to be worried about - the second was a little more challenging, but again nothing to extreme.

Over the past few years - Jesus I’ve got myself in a few predicaments….absolutely exhausted…...whistling down hills out of control….stuck in shitty bogs giving the bike arseholes….shoot me now -take the fecking bike- I didn’t want it - I’m done…..we all have our war stories…….and we all get tired…and with that self dealt creeps in.

But what I found is I’m now looking at the enduro sections and thinking……I can do this….I really think confidence plays a major part….and with that comes a big gain in your technique. But without giving it ago…you’ll never know….because you didn’t develop the skills in the first place! I mean anyone can go fast, its just a matter of twisting the throttle….so the next time you see some blue arrows…think to ya self - I can do this..!!!!!!

Ants

[Kickaha]

Who did the Amberly trail ride? if you didn’t- dam did you mist a bloody good ride!!!!
Yup, good day out, shoulders are still fucking sore

even Mr wippy turned up !!! would have been at least 300+ bikes easy..
Yeah I had one at the end of the day, shitloads of people


Apart from the abomination of scrutineering …I mean, one guy at 9.30?…you got be joking….at this point the wild map was selected…..fan came on and I new the bike was getting hot…had nothing to do with the rather attractive girl sitting in front on me….long brown hair…..dirt bike……long brown hair ……dirt bike…..I found myself in some kind of a trance - before I new it, I felt a rod up the pipe and a tap on the shoulder and I was done…..I mean gone…..…third…Jesus watch the trees…forth……corner…turn……nothing but sunshine!
Yours wasn't the one with steam pissing out of it ? Couldn't fucking believe they only had one person there on the gate


yes it was open….but the forestry sections were something else…..I think in some ways better than dalethorpe….we had a bloody ball…

We managed 3 full laps- including the two Enduro sections…first one was nothing to be worried about - the second was a little more challenging, but again nothing to extreme.
I only did two main loops plus one kids loop with a mates boy while he did did the main loop

One off, short steep rutty climb and got the front sideways and lay down, dragged the front wheel around back to the bottom and straight up

Another climb the guy in front of me was going slower than I'd like and stopped which meant I had to as well, what an arse gwtting going again, nothin to hard and a reasonable mix of terrain

[pete-blen]

I require yous to go back and edit yer post.... insert the word "boreing"
at least once so I don't feel like i have missed something...:facepalm: :angry:




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[Ayrtonsenna]

Sorry Pete..... she was a god one..:bleh:

[flashg]

I require yous to go back and edit yer post.... insert the word "boreing"
at least once so I don't feel like i have missed something...:facepalm: :angry:




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Well Pete you made up your mind and missed a perfect day. The moisture in the soil was spot on, which meant no dust, it was warm but not too hot. I managed three laps and no deviations, speedo says about 106 km's. It seemed like heaps of forest, (better than dalethorpe) more than I had remembered. Grenville assured me there was nothing extra.
There were heaps of people there, I had to wait a while to get a sausage, but no wait for the double plain ice cream, bloody yuuuuuuum. Was eating it too fast and suffered bloody brain freeze, fuck I hate that.
Anyway it was an excellent day.

DON'T miss the Waipara trail ride, one of my FAVORITES. (Well most of them are really).

[Kickaha]

It seemed like heaps of forest, (better than dalethorpe) more than I had remembered.

It was a bit different than the one I last did there, some parts of it were the same and some were backwards

[pete-blen]

DON'T miss the Waipara trail ride, one of my FAVORITES. (Well most of them are really).



hope to get there... not done this one...
bikes got a new tyre...never did like the AC10 front...



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[flashg]

It was a bit different than the one I last did there, some parts of it were the same and some were backwards
Someone said its one of the oldest rides on the calendar.
I've noticed most rides are one way one year then backwards the next (as much as they can be anyway)
Grenville said there is another forest block on that property that may be available in the near future.
How'd that RMX go with the new carb ? Good I hope.

[Kickaha]

Someone said its one of the oldest rides on the calendar.
It would be 10-12 years since I first did it


How'd that RMX go with the new carb ? Good I hope.
Good, needs some fine tuning which I'll probably never do to get the best out of it

[Madness]

Was eating it too fast and suffered bloody brain freeze, fuck I hate that.

Push your tongue up hard against the roof of your mouth, hard as you can. It took me 43 years to learn that trick. 43 years of fucking brain freeze!

[flashg]

Push your tongue up hard against the roof of your mouth, hard as you can. It took me 43 years to learn that trick. 43 years of fucking brain freeze!
Thanks for that, looking forward to my next ice cream now, just so I can try it. If it works it would've only taken 59 years to learn it, fuck I'm slow.
It only happened because it was melting so fast and I didn't want to lose any, bugger.

[flashg]

Omihi coast trail ride next Sunday.
It's one I've never done before, and I do like that country up that way. Hope to see you all on the day.
If I don't, Merry Xmas to you all and we'll catch up next year 🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅

[Kickaha]

Omihi coast trail ride next Sunday.
Should be on it if I can drag some others along

[flashg]

Should be on it if I can drag some others along
At this stage I have one son joining me, but that can change. Sometimes I just go by myself if others are busy.

[Ayrtonsenna]

I'll be there with Antlers on.....but my ridding buddies pulled out....so I'll be riding solo...catch me if you can! :bleh:

[Ayrtonsenna]

Jesus that was lucky.....New email received @7.38 "Event Postponed" I was maybe 5min from leaving....

[Kickaha]

Jesus that was lucky.....New email received @7.38 "Event Postponed" I was maybe 5min from leaving....

I woke up and it was pissing down so I didn't even get out of bed

[flashg]

Jesus that was lucky.....New email received @7.38 "Event Postponed" I was maybe 5min from leaving....
How'd you get an email ? I've tried with "my rides" but they said they don't do it any more. They said they just post on Facebook when they are informed of a cancellation.
We checked my rides before we left. No postponement.
So we nearly got there and noticed vehicle's with bikes coming towards us, I said to son, check Grenvilles adventure rides on Facebook, thats when we found it. What a waste of petrol. Gutted.
Roll on next Sunday, I'm still keen as this is a new ride.

[flashg]

120 km's today at Omihi trail ride today. Fresh green grass made things interesting, catching a few people out. Weather was kind and not hot, but a little windy on the tops. Number 2 son and I did all the enduro loops and main track three times. First lap saw me on Beta 300 and him on WR 450 where he struggled big time on the enduro loops on the heavier taller bike.
Lap two saw me on WR 450 and him on the Beta 300. No holding him back on that bike and I had no problems either (having longer legs)on a bike I've owned nearly 5 years (its like an old friend that wants to rip my arms off)
Lap 3 saw me still on WR and him not wanting to hand me back my Beta.
Anyway I'm knackered but unhurt as I had no offs.
Great day and good catching up and riding with some of the boys.

[Deanzo]

120 km's today at Omihi trail ride today. Fresh green grass made things interesting, catching a few people out. Weather was kind and not hot, but a little windy on the tops. Number 2 son and I did all the enduro loops and main track three times. First lap saw me on Beta 300 and him on WR 450 where he struggled big time on the enduro loops on the heavier taller bike.
Lap two saw me on WR 450 and him on the Beta 300. No holding him back on that bike and I had no problems either (having longer legs)on a bike I've owned nearly 5 years (its like an old friend that wants to rip my arms off)
Lap 3 saw me still on WR and him not wanting to hand me back my Beta.
Anyway I'm knackered but unhurt as I had no offs.
Great day and good catching up and riding with some of the boys.


I ended on 3 as well, only did the enduro's on loop 1 though,
Have a funny video of Paul lifting my bike off me after I fell into/onto a barb wire fence in enduro 2 LOL

[Trials Rider]

I ended on 3 as well, only did the enduro's on loop 1 though,
Have a funny video of Paul lifting my bike off me after I fell into/onto a barb wire fence in enduro 2 LOL

Are yes that was funny although I thought if you were sitting on the wire barb wire that would hurt so quick response was the ticket

[flashg]

I ended on 3 as well, only did the enduro's on loop 1 though,
Have a funny video of Paul lifting my bike off me after I fell into/onto a barb wire fence in enduro 2 LOL
That's a video that needs to be shared, for educational purposes. I might learn from it after careful study.

[Deanzo]

Both of these highly skilled manoeuvres were in enduro 2

https://youtu.be/a6VwYffK2Pw

[flashg]

Both of these highly skilled manoeuvres were in enduro 2

https://youtu.be/a6VwYffK2Pw
Excellent video, Shaun had the same off in the same spot on WR as your first off, first lap as well. Bloody slippery green grass

[Trials Rider]

Both of these highly skilled manoeuvres were in enduro 2

https://youtu.be/a6VwYffK2Pw

Doesnt even look step, bloody cameras, is was steep, good vid too

[Kickaha]

Both of these highly skilled manoeuvres were in enduro 2

https://youtu.be/a6VwYffK2Pw
Pretty obvious what the problem was, you ride a 4 stroke :bleh:

[pete-blen]

just read on there FB page they have raised the prise...:angry:
solo rider $60 / family $90.... :shit:



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[Trials Rider]

[QUOTE=pete-blen;1131044905]just read on there FB page they have raised the prise...:angry:
solo rider $60 / family $90.... :shit:


Yes its getting up there so some good news is the North Loburn School fundraiser and it is only $50.00

If you haven’t heard the North Loburn School fundraiser trail ride is on again on the 25th June, this is only run every second year so don’t miss out.

This year the main course is in some new areas so come and explore the awesome terrain. We have also put in more enduro deviations plus extreme enduro deviations for the guys that like technical riding

The ride information is on www.myrides.co.nz the brochure will be up shortly with the location details

http://www.myrides.co.nz/trail-rides-xidc53532.html

Here are some photos of the track clearing and setting out the extreme track
https://www.facebook.com/motomox.co.nz/posts/1308629112506459

www.motomox.co.nz will be doing a prize draw with Golden tyres and some other goodies

See you there

[Kickaha]

Any one doing the Waipara Gorge one this weekend?

Me and a couple of others should be heading up to it

[SVboy]

I am in, weather looking good.

[flashg]

Any one doing the Waipara Gorge one this weekend?

Me and a couple of others should be heading up to it
I'll be there with one son, and the daughter on that pit bike, it goes well.

[pete-blen]

hopeing to get there with the boy ..



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[Kickaha]

That was an ok ride, nothing really challenging, the second lap there were a few areas which had a got a lot more slippery and cut up, couple of stupid little offs when I tucked the front end but an ok day

Caught up to one of those quad bike abominations who was a little bit harder to get in front of than I thought, finally passed him in the boggy bit near the end (not that we were racing)

[SVboy]

I fell off on one of those muddy climbs and damaged my leg and could put hardly any weight on it. Big thanks to the two guys who helped me out when I could not pick up my bike. Sore now!