Canterbury Trail Rides?

[flashg]

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)
It was a loooong day following that bloody pit bike. Took all day to do one lap. After getting thrashed up all the hills, the daughter finally managed to cook the motor (she wouldn't listen) and it finally expired near that bog you speak of. I went for help, son stayed with it (near the road as it turned out) and some kind sole arrived with a rope and towed him back. Now to strip it down to decide if it's worth fixing. On the plus side parts are cheap, Chinese parts. The weather was perfect.
The ride was ok, the day was shit because of that pit bike.

[Kickaha]

the day was shit because of that pit bike.
Even with having a bit of experience i wouldn't even consider riding a pit bike on those rides

[flashg]

Actually the funniest part of my day was after the death of the pit bike, my son decided, we need to get it back to the car. So he tipped it up and lifted it up onto his shoulder upside down and started walking, "it looked bloody hilarious". The daughter was told by him to ride the Beta back to the car and be nice to it, Which she was.
After I told him how far it was back to the car, he put it down and started pushing it, he figured, might as well get closer while waiting.

[flashg]

Even with having a bit of experience i wouldn't even consider riding a pit bike on those rides
At 47kg she never had any suspension issues.
Shes not keen to do a trail ride again. But if I fix it, shes keen on more rides at weedons

[SVboy]

Actually the funniest part of my day was after the death of the pit bike, my son decided, we need to get it back to the car. So he tipped it up and lifted it up onto his shoulder upside down and started walking, "it looked bloody hilarious". The daughter was told by him to ride the Beta back to the car and be nice to it, Which she was.
After I told him how far it was back to the car, he put it down and started pushing it, he figured, might as well get closer while waiting.

I think I saw him. Duty above and beyond. That terrain would not be nice walking. I think he helped me when I fell off at that gnarly wee stream crossing close to the swamp.

[Kickaha]

At 47kg she never had any suspension issues.
Shes not keen to do a trail ride again. But if I fix it, shes keen on more rides at weedons
Shitty little wheels don't handle the bumps that well


he helped me when I fell off at that gnarly wee stream crossing close to the swamp.
I'm not sure how but we didn't do that on lap one

[flashg]

I think I saw him. Duty above and beyond. That terrain would not be nice walking. I think he helped me when I fell off at that gnarly wee stream crossing close to the swamp.
It would've been him, he said he helped someone.

[flashg]

Shitty little wheels don't handle the bumps that well


I'm not sure how but we didn't do that on lap one
When we went back to get him I saw the arrows went to the right, and missed it altogether. but I did it again because it was a challenge. Did it once on the WR and twice on the Beta

[Deanzo]

Dead easy ride..........

But, lap two hated me,
10 mins into lap two, no idea how, tucked the front end, over the handlebars I went....

25mins in on lap two, flat rear, split in the tyre.

I now have,
Bent handlebars,
A f#@ked rear tyre,
oh and six stitches and lots of other small cuts, good times lol

[flashg]

Dead easy ride..........

But, lap two hated me,
10 mins into lap two, no idea how, tucked the front end, over the handlebars I went....

25mins in on lap two, flat rear, split in the tyre.

I now have,
Bent handlebars,
A f#@ked rear tyre,
oh and six stitches and lots of other small cuts, good times lol
Hope Tony's ok [emoji16]
Were you wearing long sleeves ?
Hope you're good and healed for the next one [emoji41] "Glenmark trail ride" I believe.

[Kickaha]

10 mins into lap two, no idea how, tucked the front end

I did the same, tight downhill left, probably not even 10 minutes in, but I didn't fuck myself up

[pete-blen]

At least yous got there....
worked all sat.... got home at 5pm....
go to load my bike on the trailer notice the
rear tyre was looking a bit flat...
so after 10 mins pumping I desided it needed to come off
by this time it was like 7pm... what did I find...:angry:
O well Omhi ride in 2 weeks...

http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg563/petenz1/SAM_0153_1.jpg (http://s1244.photobucket.com/user/petenz1/media/SAM_0153_1.jpg.html)

[flashg]

"My rides" does say the next ride on 21st is Omihi. However the flyers in the shops are saying the next ride on 21st is the Glenmark ride. Linton was saying Grenville posts them to him, so there's a good chance they are correct.
You'll have to drive past Glenmark to reach Omihi, just follow the red arrows to where they lead you. It's a surprise.

[pete-blen]

wait an see what they post up on there FB page...:confused:



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[Kickaha]

They might have cocked it up as Glemark is 11th June on Myrides

Not sure I'll make wherever the next one is but should be good for the one after

[flashg]

They might have cocked it up as Glemark is 11th June on Myrides

Not sure I'll make wherever the next one is but should be good for the one after
Glenmark was good. Omihi is really good. It seems Omihi might be 11th june if the posters are correct. It's possible it'll work out for you.

[flashg]

Or maybe Omihi is not on at all.

[pete-blen]

it's Glenmark on the 21st

==== > https://www.facebook.com/AdventureTrailridesEvents/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED
==== > https://www.facebook.com/events/1400077760035354/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D




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[flashg]

it's Glenmark on the 21st

==== > https://www.facebook.com/AdventureTrailridesEvents/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED
==== > https://www.facebook.com/events/1400077760035354/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D




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As I said in post 513 [emoji41]

[pete-blen]

As I said in post 513 [emoji41]

Yes.. yes you did..




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[Kickaha]

Or maybe Omihi is not on at all.


it's Glenmark on the 21st

Glenmark and Omihi are basically the same area anyway, the ride this weekend you turn off at the Omihi school, straight across the road is where the Glenmark rugby club rooms burnt down which were in the Omihi hall

[Davejsmith]

Me and a friend (my only mate with a bike) were planing on going to the Glenmark trail ride this weekend but unfortunately his bike died last weekend. So now I'm unsure about going on my own as never done one before. Can anyone tell me what to expect? Is it a good day for a solo rider or should I just wait till his bike is fixed ? Is it worth the $60 ?

[Kickaha]

Me and a friend (my only mate with a bike) were planing on going to the Glenmark trail ride this weekend but unfortunately his bike died last weekend. So now I'm unsure about going on my own as never done one before. Can anyone tell me what to expect? Is it a good day for a solo rider or should I just wait till his bike is fixed ? Is it worth the $60 ?

Me personally, I won't ride by myself just on the off chance something turns to custard I want someone that's able to get the Westpac chopper in to cart me out

Generally well worth the $60, it cost me nearly double that to do road race events for probably a 1/4 the time on the bike

[SVboy]

Last ride out by myself I tore a Hamstring and damaged a shoulder. Was well looked after by other riders, but would have preferred a mate or two. Good thing the wife was waiting back at the car to help load the trailer and peel the boots off!

[flashg]

Heres my thoughts.
Last year was a drought as is often the case for us Cantabrians. The Glenmark ride was great until our last lap. We had just started it and the rain started, it got heavier and heavier, making the surface like a skating rink. The ground was still rock hard underneath, the tyres couldn't dig and give decent traction. The wet surface was sticky mud, blocking up the tyres and creating a few arse clenching moments on some downhill sections.
In my humble opinion I can say we have had a much wetter season so far. I believe the soil will be softer deeper down than last year, so hopefully not so treacherous.
The other thing is many of these rides are run in reverse every second year, so hopefully the tricky downhills will be interesting climbs.
Just my thoughts
I'll be there with daughter and 2nd son

[flashg]

Last ride out by myself I tore a Hamstring and damaged a shoulder. Was well looked after by other riders, but would have preferred a mate or two. Good thing the wife was waiting back at the car to help load the trailer and peel the boots off!
But if you were there with mates, You would have been under pressure to keep up. Imagine how much worse your injuries would have been [emoji23]

[Kickaha]

But if you were there with mates, You would have been under pressure to keep up. Imagine how much worse your injuries would have been [emoji23]

I had a knee op as a result of that


Adventure Trailrides Events

The Glenmark Trailride Sunday 21 May is cancelled due very wet ground conditions from the rain over the past two nights. Got stuck in this boggy crossing on Tuesday marking out.
Our next event will be the Winchester School fundraiser, Waitohi Trailride, Temuka on Sunday 28 May.

[flashg]

I had a knee op as a result of that


Adventure Trailrides Events

The Glenmark Trailride Sunday 21 May is cancelled due very wet ground conditions from the rain over the past two nights. Got stuck in this boggy crossing on Tuesday marking out.
Our next event will be the Winchester School fundraiser, Waitohi Trailride, Temuka on Sunday 28 May.
I'll need to do this ride.
Rotator cuff surgery 6th june, be off work and riding for four months. I'm only upset about not riding for so long. My new knee is only 18 months old. Didn't want another operation so soon.

[flashg]

Waitohi trail ride, Temuka is cancelled. Fuck thats a bummer, was looking forward to it.

[Trials Rider]

Waitohi trail ride, Temuka is cancelled. Fuck thats a bummer, was looking forward to it.

Well Flash make sure you keep the 25th June free for the North Loburn School fundraiser

https://www.facebook.com/motomox.co.nz/posts/1322293841139986

[flashg]

Wish I could mate, but I am booked for rotator cuff surgery on the 6th June. No riding and no work for four months 😭

[flashg]

Well Flash make sure you keep the 25th June free for the North Loburn School fundraiser

https://www.facebook.com/motomox.co.nz/posts/1322293841139986
Read post 528 [emoji23]

[Trials Rider]

Read post 528 [emoji23]

Are see that now, bugger

We as a group of concerned trail riders would be more than happy to look after your bike for the few months you are not riding

I am sure we could take weekly photos of us taking care of your bike

How you say Gordy, it is a good plan

[flashg]

Are see that now, bugger

We as a group of concerned trail riders would be more than happy to look after your bike for the few months you are not riding

I am sure we could take weekly photos of us taking care of your bike

How you say Gordy, it is a good plan
Funny you should mention that. My two son's have made the same offer, and there is two bikes. Now I'm stuck. Oh shit.

[pete-blen]

Waitohi ride has also been cancelled :(
so it's on to Dalethorpe on the 11th june...





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[Kickaha]

. No riding and no work for four months ��
What a fucking pussy:laugh:

[flashg]

What a fucking pussy[emoji23]
I'm no pussy, I ride four strokes and two strokes, unlike some.[emoji41]
I'm just doing what the surgeon says.
I really want to keep working, said no one ever, well I never said it. I'll miss the riding of course, and I just bought the daughter a nice new klx 140L, shes full grown but little. Pit bike retired to paddocks for the grand kids.
Number two son will take daughter out for practice and teaching while I'm off the bikes.

[flashg]

Waitohi ride has also been cancelled :(
so it's on to Dalethorpe on the 11th june...





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Read post 529 Pete [emoji23]

[pete-blen]

Read post 529 Pete [emoji23]

lol... maybe i should read the posts a bit more often....

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[Trials Rider]

lol... maybe i should read the posts a bit more often....

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Don't worry Pete I missed post 528 and old 6 stroke told me off for that two

[flashg]

Don't worry Pete I missed post 528 and old 6 stroke told me off for that two
6 stroke mmmmmmmmm, I do like the sound of that. I'll look at getting one once I've read the reviews [emoji41]

[pete-blen]

6 stroke mmmmmmmmm, I do like the sound of that. I'll look at getting one once I've read the reviews [emoji41]

post #13 :bleh:

[flashg]

post #13 :bleh:
Got me stumped Petehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/65a0b9d2f1c29f4bd998960fd41215df.jpg

[pete-blen]

And you even went looking for a 6 stroke review....:killingme




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[flashg]

And you even went looking for a 6 stroke review....:killingme




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Ok, funny [emoji42]

[Trials Rider]

Ok, funny [emoji42]

Sucked in badly Flash :killingme

[flashg]

Sucked in badly Flash :killingme
Oh well, got a few months to get over it. [emoji16]

[Kickaha]

I'm no pussy, I ride four strokes .
Filthy fucking diesels :motu:

[flashg]

Filthy fucking diesels :motu:
Hahaha I've been waiting for that, you took your time [emoji23]

[flashg]

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
What a fucking Pussy [emoji23]

[Davejsmith]

im looking for people to ride with in Christchurch/Canterbury. I only had the one mate with a bike and he's out of action for the long term at the moment. So now I'm getting sick of heading out on my own. Is the any other solo riders out there? Or groups I could tag along with ? Would be great. Thanks. #billynomates

[Kickaha]

im looking for people to ride with in Christchurch/Canterbury. I only had the one mate with a bike and he's out of action for the long term at the moment. So now I'm getting sick of heading out on my own. Is the any other solo riders out there? Or groups I could tag along with ? Would be great. Thanks. #billynomates

Yeah probably you could come out with us, the shit weather has mean a few events canceled but we'll be out the Waimak in a couple of weeks

Anyone doing Dalethorpe? I was looking at doing the TT at Rakaia but might do the trail ride

[pete-blen]

Anyone doing Dalethorpe?



:niceone: can't miss Dalethorpe.... hope it dosn't get canned....



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[Davejsmith]

Yeah probably you could come out with us, the shit weather has mean a few events canceled but we'll be out the Waimak in a couple of weeks

Anyone doing Dalethorpe? I was looking at doing the TT at Rakaia but might do the trail ride

Thanks mate That would be awesome. Ill probably be heading to the dalethorpe ride so hopefully be able to introduce myself if your there.

[pete-blen]

hope it's not shitty wheather 2morrow...:no:
want a good ride.......



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[Kickaha]

Thanks mate That would be awesome. Ill probably be heading to the dalethorpe ride so hopefully be able to introduce myself if your there.

As it turns out I won't be there, having a go at racing the bike instead at the Rakaia TT meeting

[Kickaha]

As it turns out I won't be there, having a go at racing the bike instead at the Rakaia TT meeting

Ok so I did the Rakakia TT on the RMX and it confirmed I truly am shit at riding a trail bike fast, luckily I invited a friend along so I didn't have to get last

Anyone doing Nape Nape this weekend?

[flashg]

Ok so I did the Rakakia TT on the RMX and it confirmed I truly am shit at riding a trail bike fast, luckily I invited a friend along so I didn't have to get last

Anyone doing Nape Nape this weekend?
Not me.
Trials Rider is going, I was talking to him on friday.
Nice country up that way, should be good riding. Have fun
PS: when you fall off, don't land on your shoulder [emoji16]

[pete-blen]

nope.... got the forks scattered all around the shed....:rolleyes:

[flashg]

nope.... got the forks scattered all around the shed....:rolleyes:
They work best when on a bike [emoji41]

[Kickaha]

Not me.
Trials Rider is going, I was talking to him on friday.
Nice country up that way, should be good riding. Have fun
PS: when you fall off, don't land on your shoulder [emoji16]

I'm from that way and spent a reasonable amount of time in the Blythe Valley and have been to Nape Nape before back when it had a proper camping ground and pool

When I fall off ? that's "If I fall off"

[Kickaha]

When I fall off ? that's "If I fall off"

Ok so I may have fallen off more than once and rolled 10 metres down a hill but it was fucking slippery

[flashg]

Ok so I may have fallen off more than once and rolled 10 metres down a hill but it was fucking slippery
Good stuff, as long as you're ok.
Should have been on a four stroke. (that would've fucked your day)
Apart from "slippery" how was the trail ? Interesting or boring? Just planing ahead for next year.

[Kickaha]

Good stuff, as long as you're ok.
Should have been on a four stroke. (that would've fucked your day)
Apart from "slippery" how was the trail ? Interesting or boring? Just planing ahead for next year.

Without being a bit wet and greasy it wouldn't be as much fun and only 18km a lap, if it was totally dry I think you'd have to go hard out to enjoy it, some fun hill climbs but nothing very hard, dunno about the enduro sections I only did one of them which wasn't any harder than the main trail


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tupH8XXOyM&t=781s

Me and Mike go past this guy at 12.38

[flashg]

Yep, I watched it now. Looks like hard work in places,(especially with worn tyres) even worse for younger inexperienced riders. Though if dry it'd be perfect for them. Lifes been easy with all the droughts these last few years and getting 50+ hours out of a rear tyre. By the time I'm back into it, it should be dryer. New tyre maybe next autumn. Running the"tubliss" system makes a huge difference. Running usually 4 psi in rear.

[Kickaha]

Yep, I watched it now. Looks like hard work in places,(especially with worn tyres) even worse for younger inexperienced riders. Though if dry it'd be perfect for them. Lifes been easy with all the droughts these last few years and getting 50+ hours out of a rear tyre. By the time I'm back into it, it should be dryer. New tyre maybe next autumn. Running the"tubliss" system makes a huge difference. Running usually 4 psi in rear.

The only place it was hard work was where he had the first lay down and going by the numbers there when I came through I'd say 3/4 plus were having a lay down there (I might have had a couple)

Not sure why they'd let them but there were kids on peewees on the course, I think it would be a shit day for them and the people looking after them

[Kickaha]

I'm not doing Conway but I'll do the Mendip Hills ride early August, used to know the people running the farm back when I was a school boy, some good piss ups in the shearers quarters up there

[flashg]

I'm not doing Conway but I'll do the Mendip Hills ride early August, used to know the people running the farm back when I was a school boy, some good piss ups in the shearers quarters up there
Been to a few piss ups there myself in the mid seventies, fuck that was a while ago.....

[Kickaha]

Been to a few piss ups there myself in the mid seventies, fuck that was a while ago.....

I would have been late seventies early eighties I think, the O'Donnells were running the farm then

[flashg]

For those interested.
This Sunday 16/07/2017 Conway hills trail ride postponed till 03/09/2017
Its been a wet year with a few rides cancelled 😣

[Kickaha]

For those interested.
This Sunday 16/07/2017 Conway hills trail ride postponed till 03/09/2017
Its been a wet year with a few rides cancelled 😣

If it's the same as the last one there I did it would have made some of the big up hill climbs interesting

[flashg]

If it's the same as the last one there I did it would have made some of the big up hill climbs interesting
I haven't done Conway hills ride, some people who've done it say it's fairly ordinary, not that great. But I reckon the Conway coast ride is awesome.

[Kickaha]

I haven't done Conway hills ride, some people who've done it say it's fairly ordinary, not that great. But I reckon the Conway coast ride is awesome.

It's 90% farm track and easy riding, I probably wouldn't drive that far for it

[flashg]

It's 90% farm track and easy riding, I probably wouldn't drive that for for it
That's about what I heard. I also agree about travelling that far, unless it's a good one.

[SVboy]

I really enjoyed it, but that reflects my riding ability! I agree about the up hills so I am pleased it has been postponed.

[schrodingers cat]

I see on the Myrides website there is an organised Trailride in the Mendip Hills planned for Aug 6th

Having newly rediscovered the joy of riding in the dirt, I'm thinking this might be a nice thing to do.
I'm not looking for anything terribly challenging just a fun day out.

Minimum requirements are listed as Helmet, Boots and spark arrestor.
Is there a Standard the helmet needs to meet or is it enough that you have one?
Mine is a 5 yr old Bell so I'd hope its OK.

There is also mention of scrutineering.
I assume that is a quick look over to ensure every thing is tight and safe.
Is there anything specific I need to ensure is done?

Prolly all sounds like dumb questions but it would be 35 yrs since I entered any sort of organised bike event and I don't want to drive a couple of hours and have hassles.

Also, what would people suggest carrying in terms of basic tools on the bike?
Or is that a bit overkill for a trail ride?

Appreciate any (good) advice.

Cheers

[Kickaha]

I see on the Myrides website there is an organised Trailride in the Mendip Hills planned for Aug 6th

Having newly rediscovered the joy of riding in the dirt, I'm thinking this might be a nice thing to do.
I'm not looking for anything terribly challenging just a fun day out.

Minimum requirements are listed as Helmet, Boots and spark arrestor.
Is there a Standard the helmet needs to meet or is it enough that you have one?
Mine is a 5 yr old Bell so I'd hope its OK.

There is also mention of scrutineering.
I assume that is a quick look over to ensure every thing is tight and safe.
Is there anything specific I need to ensure is done?

Prolly all sounds like dumb questions but it would be 35 yrs since I entered any sort of organised bike event and I don't want to drive a couple of hours and have hassles.

Also, what would people suggest carrying in terms of basic tools on the bike?
Or is that a bit overkill for a trail ride?

Appreciate any (good) advice.

Cheers

Your Helmet will be fine, mines even older

Only scrutineering check is spark arrestor

I carry a few spanners, screwdrivers pliers, spare plug (two stroke), guy I ride with brings a tow strap

I am planning on doing that ride, Yellow RMX250 Suzuki with #83 on it, come say hello

[schrodingers cat]

I am planning on doing that ride, Yellow RMX250 Suzuki with #83 on it, come say hello

Will do.
I've got an old modified XR200A - spot the XR250R plastic tank!

Thanks so much for the reply

[schrodingers cat]

Well that's my first organised trail ride under my belt.
Had a throughly enjoyable day!

Everything is pretty well organised and quite low key. The school kids up-sold me on the sticky buns and everyone in the paddock was friendly and helpful.
A nice warm day helps of course!
I particularly like the way the course had the option to cater for a range of abilities

If you're ummming and ahhhing about doing one of these I'd say go for it.

[Kickaha]

Good loop, I had a few sit downs in the mud, strangely enough riding my friends IT200 I crashed once, hop back on my own bike and went down twice plus got stuck

I also lifted a bike off a guy sitting in a puddle in one of the bogs as he was stuck under it :laugh:

[pete-blen]

Didn't go....
I going to make Flagpole my next....
Hopefully the wheathers better & less mud....
Don't like mud...:mad:



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[Kickaha]

Hawarden ride canceled due to rain

[flashg]

Hawarden ride canceled due to rainMust be bad when it's too muddy for trail bikes, bugger [emoji16]
Though we need to look after the farmers land, be shit if all we have is weedons.
Looking like I'll be doing my return at Murry Downs trail ride. Sure is tough not being allowed to do anything. [emoji45]
You got time to get the IT going.

[Kickaha]

You got time to get the IT going.

Piston is being ordered this week

Rode one I sold my friend for 90% of one lap of Mendip, it's more capable than I remember

[flashg]

Piston is being ordered this week

Rode one I sold my friend for 90% of one lap of Mendip, it's more capable than I rememberI read that post. I thought that might have inspired you to get it going again. You had mentioned way back how you thought it was one of the best bikes you had owned.

[SVboy]

Amberly trail ride, one word, mud! Fun though.

[flashg]

A nice day to return to riding, shoulder repair appears to be successful.
Yep, sure was muddy. The bigger of the two bogs had heaps of bikes stuck on our last lap. I lost some sweat, did three laps, 91 km's, need to get back some level of fitness.
Bring on Waipara in two weeks.

[Kickaha]

Yep, sure was muddy. The bigger of the two bogs had heaps of bikes stuck on our last lap

I didn't find that too hard to get through, went down the right side on lap one and the left on lap two, didn't stop or get stuck anywhere

[Kickaha]

This guy on the Amberley ride
makes me look fucking good

https://youtu.be/2BzueF0z6iQ

[husaberg]

This guy on the Amberley ride
makes me look fucking good
https://youtu.be/2BzueF0z6iQ
He needs to loosen the death grip on the bars and let them find their own path.
The force he uses to grip the bars should be used to grip the seat and sidecovers with his knees and thighs
fuck it gets even funnier after a few minutes thanks for that Kick.
epic fail pass that was never going to happen tbone combo
plus stay away from group rides with the pressure to keep up.:laugh:

you have to post that in the jokes section

[pete-blen]

LOL..... One of those clips you can,t watch too meany times...:laugh:



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[flashg]

This guy on the Amberley ride
makes me look fucking good

https://youtu.be/2BzueF0z6iQShit that was funny to watch, he just didn't appear to have a good day. Needs to concentrate more around other riders, gateways and fences though.

[Kickaha]

Right all sorted for Waipara on Sunday

[flashg]

Right all sorted for Waipara on SundaySee ya there, weather is going to be perfect.

[Kickaha]

See ya there, weather is going to be perfect.

Fuck off it was, I reckon the wind shifted me 500mm sideways coming off a small jump :laugh:

Brilliant section through the forestry though, seemed much better once a few bikes had been over it the second time around

[flashg]

Fuck off it was, I reckon the wind shifted me 500mm sideways coming off a small jump [emoji23]

Brilliant section through the forestry though, seemed much better once a few bikes had been over it the second time aroundYeah um well the weather forcast girl said it was gonna be real nice. Fuck that wind was strong in places. Heading up towards the pylon, gateway before it, was hit & miss. Forest was great with excellent traction. Green grass was a problem for my daughter, with using way too much front brake on the downhills, and over she went a few times. But over all it was another great ride.
Next ride for us will be Omihi on the 10th December.

[SVboy]

My f$&king bike developed a miss a couple of Kms in on my first loop. Had to push the f&@ker back. New plug, seemed fine, did the novice loop just fine. In the middle of the forest, lost all top end power. Not much fun trying to do the climb just above idle, slipping the clutch.....shame, would have been an excellent ride.

[Kickaha]

Green grass was a problem for my daughter, with using way too much front brake on the downhills, and over she went a few times. But over all it was another great ride.
Next ride for us will be Omihi on the 10th December.

I had to be real careful with the RMX on the hillsides with that grass, stepped out quite a few times, I'll be up for that ride as well


My f$&king bike developed a miss a couple of Kms in on my first loop. Had to push the f&@ker back. New plug, seemed fine, did the novice loop just fine. In the middle of the forest, lost all top end power. Not much fun trying to do the climb just above idle, slipping the clutch.....shame, would have been an excellent ride.

Serves you right for riding a filthy four stroke diesel

That would have been arse trying to make it through some of those climbs t get out though

[flashg]

Fairlie trail ride, who's going ?
A slight change for me. Number one son has convinced me to do the ride on the 26th ( Clayton station)
The Beta fork seals have been leaking on and off for some time, ( seal doctor kept them going) so have just had them replaced after 135 hours.

[Kickaha]

Lees Valley tomorrow anyone?

[SVboy]

Lees Valley tomorrow anyone?

What was the ride like?

[Kickaha]

What was the ride like?

Worst part of it was the drive in 20km and about 40 minutes

Pretty easy on the main loop, we had intended to do Enduro loops but the dozen people we could see spread over the hillside going nowhere on the first climb soon put paid to any thoughts about that, the first hill climb I cam off on, the hill wasn't very long but very bumpy, rutted rocks etc, couple of small bogs, few river crossings, Waipara, Amberley and Mendip hills would rate higher

I developed a gearbox problem and only had 1st and 2nd 22km in, another 10km all my gears reappeared so I finished the loop but stripping it down shows a broken bit in the powervalve let a ball bearing escapes through the gearbox and I need some replacement gears and with Northern NZSBK coming up it'll be April before I get out on another one

[SVboy]

Cheers for the report kick and bugger about the the bike.

[Trials Rider]

Yes was a good ride, the first enduro hill climb was interesting, it got progressively steeper a harder, Thank god I had the Goldentyre GT-523 Gummy tyre on, that was my get out of jail free card, I got to the top and I was the second bike through the gate. The second enduro was a downhill run which was steep in places and fun, the third enduro deviation was a short steep hill climb, totally rideable but provided lots of entertainment guys flipping bikes, the rest of the ride was easy rolling country, over all a fun ride

[Kickaha]

Cheers for the report kick and bugger about the the bike.
One of the RMX guys in Oz is sending me some gears from a transmission with a dicked 4/5th gear, the parts aren't very expensive, even new the gears are $65-70USD but free is better


Yes was a good ride, the first enduro hill climb was interesting, it got progressively steeper a harder

We watched it for a bit, there was a guy on a TF125 having a go at it and he'd got as far up as anyone else

[Kickaha]

Hawarden weekend after this ? Just have to give the RMX a test run this weekend

[flashg]

Hawarden weekend after this ? Just have to give the RMX a test run this weekendI'm gonna try and do this, I'm almost healed up.

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[Kickaha]

I'm gonna try and do this, I'm almost healed up.

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Whiterock later in the month if you aren't up to this one

[Kickaha]

Time for a dredge, who's doing Waipara tomorrow? the mighty IT200 is up and running and people queueing up for a turn on it, hopefully I wont have to tow any 2020 Beta 300 two strokes out of this one

[F5 Dave]

I'd come down and give it a try if you restricted it go 1/2 throttle so my shandy drinking arse doesn't get bruised. But we have a ride up here at the top of the Jville tip.

[Kickaha]

I'd come down and give it a try if you restricted it go 1/2 throttle so my shandy drinking arse doesn't get bruised. But we have a ride up here at the top of the Jville tip.

Batch has a spare bike with your name on it if you ever want to make an appearance

[Kickaha]

It is quite possible my bike ended up 10 metres down a steep bank while I ended up 15 metres down the same bank but as there are no photos of the incident I can claim it didn't happen, great day, great track, I'm fucked

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[F5 Dave]

My two photos do no justice. Jeez we , and I mean about a dozen maybe 20 went by accident reverse direction down a AA section. Took us an hour or more to get out once we decided there was little chance of getting up a step. The Bush bashing alternative made me wish I'd tried that step and hope to avoid the tree. I'd have made the step I think. About 4 foot straight up. But on an angle and aforementioned tree to miss.

[Kickaha]

My two photos do no justice. Jeez we , and I mean about a dozen maybe 20 went by accident reverse direction down a AA section. Took us an hour or more to get out once we decided there was little chance of getting up a step. The Bush bashing alternative made me wish I'd tried that step and hope to avoid the tree. I'd have made the step I think. About 4 foot straight up. But on an angle and aforementioned tree to miss.

What fucking photos ?

Enduro 3 today my mate said he was just launching his bike out from under him up the little hill, pick it up, repeat 3-4 times to get to the top

The other week at Amberley just about everyone went down an enduro loop on lap one, it wasn't too bad but for one little steep climb at the end but created a big traffic jam

Today was a 42km lap of which half was 1-3 gear forestry which seemed like it'd never end, did two laps, ignored the Enduro deviations as per normal

[F5 Dave]

Cant post pics from phone very easily. Don't look that impressive. Cant see inclination.

[SVboy]

I had an awesome day at Waipara on Sunday. 2 laps, 2 enduro sections on the mighty KDX200. That loam in the forestry sections was magic. Traction for Africa, unlike that sandy shite at Amberley. The first 2 enduro sections were very straight forward but like you said Kick, No 3 was the section of doom! My new fav ride.

[SVboy]

Aaaaaaaaaand it looke like I have sold my Triumph STR so I can get a Beta 300 so Kickaha can tow me!

[Kickaha]

That loam in the forestry sections was magic. Traction for Africa, unlike that sandy shite at Amberley.

Yeah funny that when they're only a few KM down the road from each other



Aaaaaaaaaand it looks like I have sold my Triumph STR so I can get a Beta 300 so Kickaha can tow me!

Only 5% of them do it so there's a 95% chance I wont have to, you'll need that Beta to keep up with the Mighty IT200 anyway

I rode the Beta 300 from the end of the Forestry back to the carpark, quite cool, awesome brakes and power, seat like granite

[Kickaha]

Waikari ride this weekend, "Challenging main track" they need to work on their wording, that doesn't sound attractive
http://www.myrides.co.nz/content.asp?syscmd=dl&ID=516C0005BDC34BB9A45AC7221BD92084

[Kickaha]

So the main track wasn't really that challenging, only one shitty downhill with a bog at the bottom but not that hard, some good riding and big uphills
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[F5 Dave]

We had z Fidel too. Enduro loop would have been awesome in February. Was eye opening in November.

[SVboy]

Yes, I enjoyed that ride. We did 3 loops of the main loop. One of our riders did all the enduros. I made it down the steep downhill the first time but stuffed up the wee bog at the bottom.... It was closed on loops 2 and 3. I think somebody got hurt. The rescue chopper seemed busy!

[Kickaha]

Yes, I enjoyed that ride. We did 3 loops of the main loop. One of our riders did all the enduros. I made it down the steep downhill the first time but stuffed up the wee bog at the bottom.... It was closed on loops 2 and 3. I think somebody got hurt. The rescue chopper seemed busy!

It was open when we went through it on loop 2 which was just after we were talking to you, did it easy compared to the first lap when I dropped the bike right at the bottom and flooded it, once it was running I went through it with no problem, all the boggy bits seem to be hard underneath so no real traction problems

[Calix Lee]

It seems like a lot of the members had fun at this event.

[dangerous]

well... thats east cape and back done, dont wana see the guzzi seat again for some time... sp when can I put my arse on the kawa seat next... gota be more comphy... and my boys asking to

[SVboy]

well... thats east cape and back done, dont wana see the guzzi seat again for some time... sp when can I put my arse on the kawa seat next... gota be more comphy... and my boys asking to

This weekend coming. Fairlie 2 day trail ride. I am looking at doing the second day[Sunday] Burkes pass ride. You would enjoy this.

[dangerous]

This weekend coming. Fairlie 2 day trail ride. I am looking at doing the second day[Sunday] Burkes pass ride. You would enjoy this.

would love to but im fucked with time, would like to check out the southern classic to never been there... and our very own alley cat is humping a velo 250... that alone is worth a look... but alas...

[Kickaha]

This weekend coming. Fairlie 2 day trail ride. I am looking at doing the second day[Sunday] Burkes pass ride. You would enjoy this.

I thought I was working Saturday so made other plans but that's just been changed, I would have done the Saturday and Southern Classic Sunday, ah well weekend after at Scargill then

[SVboy]

Did day 2 of the Fairlie Trail ride off Burkes pass. Totally spectacular. First third quite technical and challenging downhills, second third, up big hills to world class views of the Mckenzie basin and Southern Alps including Aoraki, then final third, desert wasteland into fantastic hill farmland that was nothing but FUN! Almost my fav ride for this year. Waikari part 2 next week....

[Kickaha]

Out Waikari way today, 30km loop, some not bad terrain big up and downs, lot drier than last time I did it

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People were queuing up to ride the mighty IT200, so I got a ride on a 2020 Beta 300 and a 2016 Beta 350 in trade, the Beta 350 rider was a bit unkind and suggested I just remove and throw away the front brake lever as it only appears to be there for show

[F5 Dave]

Well leave it on, its glistening in the sun in that picture.

If it's there for show, its rockin it.:banana:

[Kickaha]

It does work, but to someone used to modern disc brakes I can see why they would think that

[SVboy]

Have to say l was a bit underwhelmed by this Walkari ride. Just a bit samey with not enough challenge. They should have made more use of that forestry block. Good to see Flash using the mighty it200 properly. Mind you, l would not have enjoyed that shale covered downhill in the wet. I take it was not flash that drove his Beta into a tree in the forestry block?

[Kickaha]

I take it was not flash that drove his Beta into a tree in the forestry block?

Yeah it was, thinks he has a cracked rib now he has his kidney belt off

He had a go at the big hill climb on the IT, it didn't end well 34 minutes in

https://youtu.be/4cMGvmzB7CE

[Kickaha]

Omihi today, 2 x 40km loops, nothing particularly challenging although there seemed to be a few people having problems with a short, steep uphill with no real run up, of course the mighty IT200 fired up it like a Saturn rocket

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[F5 Dave]

Nice view. Did Trig ride out Levin last week. There's another Levin ride next month but I don't think I'll do it. Mainly cause I've been sleeping in a chair since then.:doh:

[Calix Lee]

It was indeed an astonishing view. :sunny:

[dangerous]

Bugger it, did not get up there was baby sitting my boy on his kx85, seven laps of the novice loop... Told him next time he's doing the full works...

[dangerous]

Hey... the next one is Grasmere, new site I think up Craigieburn rd been there a few times in the 4x4... but wat I'm asking has anyone don this ride before?

[Kickaha]

Hey... the next one is Grasmere, new site I think up Craigieburn rd been there a few times in the 4x4... but wat I'm asking has anyone don this ride before?

I haven't even heard of it before

[Kickaha]

It was indeed an astonishing view. :sunny:

What were you riding ?

[dangerous]

I haven't even heard of it before

7th Feb https://www.myrides.co.nz/trail-rides-xidc53532.html

http://www.myrides.co.nz/content.asp?syscmd=dl&ID=7C040CE63A594180B1727476BDCECE5F

[Kickaha]

Grassmere today, not a bad ride, some dumb cunt dropped their KDX200 in the river, he shall remain nameless but we'll call him Dangerous for the purpose of taking the piss out of him, had a ride on a YZF450 Yamapig thingy, got it bogged within 200 metres, while the owner crashed my IT200 at walking pace and then rode past us, good circuit, fucked after two laps, the 450 is just too heavy and too fast for me, it gets better the faster you go but I don't

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[F5 Dave]

Yeah 450s are too top heavy. Surprisingly peaky too. Need a 2 stroke for torque.

[dangerous]

Bugger it, did not get up there was baby sitting my boy on his kx85, seven laps of the novice loop... Told him next time he's doing the full works...

yeah... well he showed me today...

so, its like this in a tru dangerous fashion... ohh ok I fucked it all up again.

so departed over the road over the rail line look there goes the novis route, better take that as the boy (10yrs old) will crack the shits If we go full send... well apparently the novice loop ran parallel with the main track ie around Kickahas piss poor attempt at mud plugging.. but this dumb blind ranga seen a 4x4 track and thought thats our novis loop... yeah well couple a k up the RETURN TRACK yes the wrong way, I seen a red arrow... sweet thats us of we go... a bit of rock hopping cross country short cuts (hey we were 1st on it) we.. well I ended up to the tank in a fucking swamp... 10mins later after I got the fucking thing out a group of well set up professional riders rocked up with all the kit n shit, and all but one got stuck... FFS guys piss off to a enduro loop this is for us novices... well one knight in shining armour helped me out, yeah got stuck again and again on the kids bike, only cos I helped him out and he said that boys got some balls and ya not doing bad ya self on a 30yr old bike... these enduro loops aint easy... FUCK... FUCK again some bloody how I ended up going the wrong shitting way... any how went back down the access rd which apparently is the return rd and back to pit for a breather... well done son ya done ya 1st enduro loop.

noted wile trying to get the heart back to a half decent beat that we had pitted next to that cunt Kickaha... SHIT could this day get any worse...

round2 north this time mean track up up and up wicked view of the Mak jet boats boosting up it... then came a mean decent shaley loose shit and steep as buggery, all good lets do this boy, well 2/3 the way down he ground to a halt, I walked back up to help I held the bike Victorious on the other side, when out of the dust came a out a control klx with a fat shella astride trying to gain control, had to be that arse of hers pushing the wee klx past any reasonable speed it should not reach, fuck I couldn't do anything she took out my boy sent him 2m face planting the track, poor wee bastard (yeah my bastard) got up and said he was ok, still in shock he got on and rode down... fucking good on him I was proud, tho hes saw as hell now.

... river crossings.... yeah, ok so pulled up behind 3 guys decent flow rocky slimy... yeah I was warned to walk it across but with 10 guys standing around upside down bikes and the clown in front hydroplaning it across I figured 'I Got this shit"
hmmm... both me and the kdx were looking up through the water from the river bed fuck this is weird... my knight in shining armour brought me and the bike back to were it was easier to breath, and the next 30 mins was spent with the bike upside down and soooo much water coming out the plug hole, shit how long was I down there for... to fucked in the heat my night got the bike running again.
Mean while my boy went up stream and crossed meeting up with us... looks at me shaking his head... christ I coulda strangled the wee shit.
Rest went ok, awesome ride the kdx running better than ever wit freshly cleaned power valves... fuck this Im going back to road riding... till next time...

and who was that knight

[Kickaha]

Yeah 450s are too top heavy. Surprisingly peaky too. Need a 2 stroke for torque.

It is torquey enough but it does feel heavy, I'd have my mates 2020 Beta 300 any day over one of them, I had the 450 on the softcock map as well, it was ok to trickle along on but if you twisted the throttle a bit hard it wanted to fuck off into orbit



... river crossings.... yeah, ok so pulled up behind 3 guys decent flow rocky slimy... yeah I was warned to walk it across but with 10 guys standing around upside down bikes and the clown in front hydroplaning it across I figured 'I Got this shit"

Yet my 1984 IT200 forded that same river twice with no problems

[F5 Dave]

To be fair my mates Huski 510 has much better power than his WR450 did. But I'd still rather his GG300 if it wasn't so tall.

[dangerous]

Yeah it was, thinks he has a cracked rib now he has his kidney belt off

He had a go at the big hill climb on the IT, it didn't end well 34 minutes in

shit... I ned to harden up, hes what 63 10yrs my senior... that was an awesome hill clime, and recovery

[Kickaha]

To be fair my mates Huski 510 has much better power than his WR450 did. But I'd still rather his GG300 if it wasn't so tall.

The 2020 Beta 300 is fucking magic, Fluffy has a 2010 Husqvarna 300 and good as it is the two bikes are miles apart, of course neither really compare to the IT200 which is in a league of it's own

[Kickaha]

shit... I ned to harden up, hes what 63 10yrs my senior... that was an awesome hill clime, and recovery

Dottery old cunt, that's why he needs an electric start

[ellipsis]

...I know for a fact that, 63 year olds can be any age they wanna be...

[dangerous]

LOL... see even the pros struggle... at 18min you will see us balls deep in mud...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYFPPd1sfwE

[Kickaha]

LOL... see even the pros struggle...

It was his bike I was riding for part of the second loop while he took my IT, he did one of the Enduro loops on it but I don't think he was filming then

[Kickaha]

Here he is on the IT, first he falls off it, he rides past me and Gordon when we're bogged and does the Enduro loop on it

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[dangerous]

Here he is on the IT, first he falls off it, he rides past me and Gordon when we're bogged and does the Enduro loop on it

Haha... that bog at 25mins I know well, he made that look easy... farrrrrrrk me

[F5 Dave]

You need to get some toothpaste or something onto the tank.

[Kickaha]

Haha... that bog at 25mins I know well, he made that look easy... farrrrrrrk me

He makes most things look easy


You need to get some toothpaste or something onto the tank.

Nah, it's well past that, I've tried a few different things, the only thing that can fix that is buying a new tank

[F5 Dave]

This is all I could find in a 2min search. Kinda
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-It200-Tank-Cover-1983-To-1985-New-Reproduction-New/153247029414?hash=item23ae3c18a6:g:2M8AAOSw1dJbX-eK

[Kickaha]

This is all I could find in a 2min search.

The tanks can still be bought new from Clarke mfg https://www.justgastanks.com/yamaha-it200-clarke-fuel-tank/

When it finally splits on me I'll get one

[F5 Dave]

Jeez thats quite reasonable. Rotamoulded I guess.

[SVboy]

Yes Grasmere was an awesome ride. I was buggered after two laps but managed to do the third Enduro, with a little help. Enduro 1 and particularly Enduro 2, bugger that! I will leave them for pros like Dangerous! My KDX will probably have its last ride with me at a Conway coast next weekend, then out comes the Beta Xtrainer of electric start goodness. And Kick on Mr Streeters diesel! That
it200 will be traded on one of those new fangled Honda CRF230s before you know it!

[Kickaha]

And Kick on Mr Streeters diesel! That
it200 will be traded on one of those new fangled Honda CRF230s before you know it!

Incredibly unlikely, Beta 300 maybe but not the short arse version :killingme

[SVboy]

Incredibly unlikely, Beta 300 maybe but not the short arse version :killingme

Hey! I deeply resemble that remark!

[Kickaha]

Hey! I deeply resemble that remark!

I've read quite a few reviews over the last month on them as a friend I know is going to get one, looks like they only really lose out against the 300RR in faster more flowing stuff

[flashg]

I've read quite a few reviews over the last month on them as a friend I know is going to get one, looks like they only really lose out against the 300RR in faster more flowing stuffAlso apparently 10hp down in power

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[flashg]

yeah... well he showed me today...

so, its like this in a tru dangerous fashion... ohh ok I fucked it all up again.

so departed over the road over the rail line look there goes the novis route, better take that as the boy (10yrs old) will crack the shits If we go full send... well apparently the novice loop ran parallel with the main track ie around Kickahas piss poor attempt at mud plugging.. but this dumb blind ranga seen a 4x4 track and thought thats our novis loop... yeah well couple a k up the RETURN TRACK yes the wrong way, I seen a red arrow... sweet thats us of we go... a bit of rock hopping cross country short cuts (hey we were 1st on it) we.. well I ended up to the tank in a fucking swamp... 10mins later after I got the fucking thing out a group of well set up professional riders rocked up with all the kit n shit, and all but one got stuck... FFS guys piss off to a enduro loop this is for us novices... well one knight in shining armour helped me out, yeah got stuck again and again on the kids bike, only cos I helped him out and he said that boys got some balls and ya not doing bad ya self on a 30yr old bike... these enduro loops aint easy... FUCK... FUCK again some bloody how I ended up going the wrong shitting way... any how went back down the access rd which apparently is the return rd and back to pit for a breather... well done son ya done ya 1st enduro loop.

noted wile trying to get the heart back to a half decent beat that we had pitted next to that cunt Kickaha... SHIT could this day get any worse...

round2 north this time mean track up up and up wicked view of the Mak jet boats boosting up it... then came a mean decent shaley loose shit and steep as buggery, all good lets do this boy, well 2/3 the way down he ground to a halt, I walked back up to help I held the bike Victorious on the other side, when out of the dust came a out a control klx with a fat shella astride trying to gain control, had to be that arse of hers pushing the wee klx past any reasonable speed it should not reach, fuck I couldn't do anything she took out my boy sent him 2m face planting the track, poor wee bastard (yeah my bastard) got up and said he was ok, still in shock he got on and rode down... fucking good on him I was proud, tho hes saw as hell now.

... river crossings.... yeah, ok so pulled up behind 3 guys decent flow rocky slimy... yeah I was warned to walk it across but with 10 guys standing around upside down bikes and the clown in front hydroplaning it across I figured 'I Got this shit"
hmmm... both me and the kdx were looking up through the water from the river bed fuck this is weird... my knight in shining armour brought me and the bike back to were it was easier to breath, and the next 30 mins was spent with the bike upside down and soooo much water coming out the plug hole, shit how long was I down there for... to fucked in the heat my night got the bike running again.
Mean while my boy went up stream and crossed meeting up with us... looks at me shaking his head... christ I coulda strangled the wee shit.
Rest went ok, awesome ride the kdx running better than ever wit freshly cleaned power valves... fuck this Im going back to road riding... till next time...

and who was that knightExcellent story, reading this brings a smile [emoji2]

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[Kickaha]

Also apparently 10hp down in power

That's still 20hp more than what I have


Excellent story, reading this brings a smile

You must be one of the few people in the world that can understand his language

[flashg]

You must be one of the few people in the world that can understand his language

What can I say [emoji1745] I'm very talented.

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[SVboy]

[QUOTE=Kickaha;1131181563]That's still 20hp more than what I have

I think Mr Streeter has used all of your horsepowers on that enduro section. Also using those drum drakes on that decent! More man than most!
Yes the xtrainer is down on power compared with a 300rr but that is the whole point. A linier power delivery and heaps of torque off the bottom.

[Kickaha]

Also using those drum drakes on that decent! More man than most!.

He did mention not being able to one finger brake

[flashg]

3 laps and 96 km's at Conway coast trail ride today, each lap got faster, sat just under 100kph down the beach.
No crashes or injuries today. So that's a win. When Kickaha joins the conversation, he'll tell you how many Km's he achieved [emoji849] I'll just say it's a new record for him.

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[Kickaha]

3 laps and 96 km's at Conway coast trail ride today, each lap got faster, sat just under 100kph down the beach.
No crashes or injuries today. So that's a win. When Kickaha joins the conversation, he'll tell you how many Km's he achieved [emoji849] I'll just say it's a new record for him.

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I think I got at least 9-10km and 3-4km of that were pushing it

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[F5 Dave]

Yeah there was the last Horowhenua ride today. A series of two.

Of course I missed it. But I did manage to wash my bike from the last ride 4 weeks ago. Straighten gear lever and general maintenance. Then had to to have a rest:violin:

[SVboy]

I think I got at least 9-10km and 3-4km of that were pushing it

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No wonder you gave me the finger as l cruised by on the KDX of total reliability! On another note, what a great ride. Challenging main loop. I did Enduro 1'and 2. I would still be at the bottom of the gully of 2 if it was not for the help of good friends and helpful riders!

[F5 Dave]

Ooh he's rough on gear.;)

[SVboy]

I think I got at least 9-10km and 3-4km of that were pushing it

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What happened? Looks like foreign material bouncing around in there?

[Kickaha]

What happened? Looks like foreign material bouncing around in there?

Big end bearing shit itself, crank of unknown age and mileage although checked and trued before the engine was rebuilt

[dangerous]

right think Ill biff this on tardme.... what ya think its worth, cant believe theres a 87 on there for 4.5

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Big end bearing shit itself, crank of unknown age and mileage although checked and trued before the engine was rebuilt

ohhhh crap... but is that a spear in the last photo?

[Kickaha]

ohhhh crap... but is that a spear in the last photo?

I have a spare crank, a new rod kit and a piston

[SVboy]

Totara Valley last Sunday! Another awesome ride! Cant believe that in 4 rides over 5 weeks they have all been so varied. Early mist left wet long grass and the Beta lost her virginity the first time I touched the front brake on a steep downhill! The Xtrainer was awesome. What a bike. The modern KDX. They say it is 20% bike 80% rider but this thing is going to improve my riding for sure!

[flashg]

Totara Valley last Sunday! Another awesome ride! Cant believe that in 4 rides over 5 weeks they have all been so varied. Early mist left wet long grass and the Beta lost her virginity the first time I touched the front brake on a steep downhill! The Xtrainer was awesome. What a bike. The modern KDX. They say it is 20% bike 80% rider but this thing is going to improve my riding for sure!Good effort. I've done that ride a couple of times, it's a bloody awesome ride, unfortunately I couldn't make it this year. Are you running the Tubliss system ?

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[Bonez]

Totara Valley last Sunday! Another awesome ride! Cant believe that in 4 rides over 5 weeks they have all been so varied. Early mist left wet long grass and the Beta lost her virginity the first time I touched the front brake on a steep downhill! The Xtrainer was awesome. What a bike. The modern KDX. They say it is 20% bike 80% rider but this thing is going to improve my riding for sure!Even our most experienced KB off road riders do that regularly and benefit from ACC to patch them up.

Just saying...

[dangerous]

Even our most experienced KB off road riders do that regularly and benefit from ACC to patch them up.

Just saying...

do you actually have any possible point to your post.... *pokes toung in check and mutters like a retard* "just saying"

[Bonez]

do you actually have any possible point to your post.... *pokes toung in check and mutters like a retard* "just saying"Yes so you can quote it so those that have my on ignore can see it obviously.

You really are a sloowww learner.

Just saying....

[F5 Dave]

Don't bother responding. He's just unlikable.

Click on his profile and add to ignore list.

[Bonez]

Don't bother responding. He's just unlikable.

Click on his profile and add to ignore list.
Then his post count will drop significantly like yours and Laavas has.

This benefits the whole KB community. You see there are less than 10 KBers who can't handle what I post. Yes that is right darling, you Ladys in the KB Knitting Circle

Two KB members- numbnuts and bearies are having a wee lay down in a pink padded rooms listening to classical music.

Just saying....

[SVboy]

Good effort. I've done that ride a couple of times, it's a bloody awesome ride, unfortunately I couldn't make it this year. Are you running the Tubliss system ?

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No, but l could see me going this way. The factory fitted shinkos are not great tyres

[Bonez]

No, but l could see me going this way. The factory fitted shinkos are not great tyresShikos come rather high up in the type of riding you are doing. What model are you using? What pressures have they got?

I use a Shinko rear and it is far better than the Metz Tourance it replaced.

[SVboy]

A Shinko gummy 525 might be ok at this time of year as long as it is not wet but a std 525 with FIM reg height knobs is little use to man nor beast. That will be coming off and going on my adv 250 and A Bridgestone X30 at 10 psi will be replacing it. The 216 front looks aggressive but did not inspire the confidence I like in a front. That will get a Bridgestone X20 at 12 psi.

[F5 Dave]

I was running x20 front and x30 rear and liked that combo (with Tublis at rear which is absolutely brill). Recently changed a shinko 520 I think, and it's been great in many conditions, mates had all raved about it.

[Bonez]

A Shinko gummy 525 might be ok at this time of year as long as it is not wet but a std 525 with FIM reg height knobs is little use to man nor beast. That will be coming off and going on my adv 250 and A Bridgestone X30 at 10 psi will be replacing it. The 216 front looks aggressive but did not inspire the confidence I like in a front. That will get a Bridgestone X20 at 12 psi.Well there is your problem...

Try what F5Dave uses. Mine are a few psi lower and do fine as well. A few psi higher shouldn't be an issue either.Try a few different ones untill it suites your riding stryle. I''ll bump the front ut up 4-6 psi if doing more tarmac riding..There is no "set in concrete" pressure". But at 14 psi you will be all over the place.
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[SVboy]

Horses for courses. Pressure is varied according to the terrain you ride. We ride most commonly in the waimak trail bike park. 12psi is the minimum you run to avoid dented rims-15psi is better but I get away with lower as I weigh 75KG . However if we are on a loamy high country ride with less rocks and steep climbs and descents, we run lower and if wet, lower still.

[F5 Dave]

I run between 4 and 8psi with tublis as it gives a inside bottoming protection at 100psi mini inner tube. Never dented rim yet.

[Kickaha]

However if we are on a loamy high country ride with less rocks and steep climbs and descents, we run lower and if wet, lower still.

What's this "we" bit

I run whatever the fuck I set them at a while ago when I had a fuck to give, I find one pressure fits all

Not sure if I'll make Mt Torlesse which would be a pity as it is a good one

[dangerous]

what.... aint there just one tyre for dirt bikes... round, black and knobely... got about 30psi in em... hey figer a bit lower than the road bikes... not far off am I...

[ellipsis]

what.... aint there just one tyre for dirt bikes... round, black and knobely... got about 30psi in em... hey figer a bit lower than the road bikes... not far off am I...

I :love::love::love::love:D

...fukn ginga brilliance...

[dangerous]

Not sure if I'll make Mt Torlesse which would be a pity as it is a good one
cant honestly say "id miss ya"

hey have ha seen this pop up https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/2991905839?bof=KPQkvd2A

[Kickaha]

cant honestly say "id miss ya"

hey have ha seen this pop up https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/listing/2991905839?bof=KPQkvd2A

I hadn't but I think 2k would be top dollar as it is

[SVboy]

Mt Torlesse this weekend. Weather looking good, although some rain to kill the dust would be nice.....

[jim.cox]

Where are you guys finding out about these rides?

What ever advertising the organisers are doing is missing me completely...

[dangerous]

https://www.myrides.co.nz/

SV... You not wana get that new beta dusty?... Is my new kawa nice n clean 😎

[Kickaha]

Got my IT200 crank back with a new rod kit fitted, barrel was dropped off to be rebored today, might have a another bike I can ride for this one which is the finest enduro bike Yamaha ever built in the form of another IT200

[dangerous]

Got my IT200 crank back with a new rod kit fitted, barrel was dropped off to be rebored today, might have a another bike I can ride for this one which is the finest enduro bike Yamaha ever built in the form of another IT200

yeah go on, do it for Diesel Pig.... we will all do it for him, he needs to hear a good lough like how I get lost again and tear my gooch open on a angry hedge hog that my boy wheelied over causing SV to get a blow out and face planting the new beta in the mud that you get boged in so Flashg uses you as a bridge... to take the win...

[SVboy]

One of the many good things about owning a new Beta is that the factory Beta detailing crew will be waiting to clean, polish and service each lap my bike while I enjoy refreshments in the Beta Owners hospitality tent. True story. And yes D, the KDX is polished to within an inch of its life. Dont you be getting it dirty......

[dangerous]

One of the many good things about owning a new Beta is that the factory Beta detailing crew will be waiting to clean, polish and service each lap my bike while I enjoy refreshments in the Beta Owners hospitality tent. True story. And yes D, the KDX is polished to within an inch of its life. Dont you be getting it dirty......

looks like rain... so I wont :facepalm:

[SVboy]

Mount Torlesse, awesome ride, Xtrainer, awesome bike, rider, uncoordinated chimp with the skills of a brick......that is all.

[Kickaha]

Mount Torlesse, awesome ride, Xtrainer, awesome bike, rider, uncoordinated chimp with the skills of a brick......that is all.

Take consolation in the fact someone else was even more uncoordinated than you or maybe it is just a Beta thing and is currently on morphine waiting for an ultrasound and no that wasn't me

[dangerous]

Take consolation in the fact someone else was even more uncoordinated than you or maybe it is just a Beta thing and is currently on morphine waiting for an ultrasound and no that wasn't me

missed ya up there today... was a good run, over 60k for me and the boy...

hwy PM mw how DP is doing will ya...

[F5 Dave]

Diesel? Haven't seen him for some years now. Did he have a whoops?

[dangerous]

Diesel? Haven't seen him for some years now. Did he have a whoops?

Ya havent seen any of us F4/F5 guys for some years.... LOL, gtting old, kids and women fuck the best of us up LOL ... speaking of old bucket riders... Tony Blanchet cant remember his KB name was choppered out of the Akaroa highway last weekend... hes all good but, well dont need to tell you, it fucking hurts as ya get older...

[flashg]

Take consolation in the fact someone else was even more uncoordinated than you or maybe it is just a Beta thing and is currently on morphine waiting for an ultrasound and no that wasn't meWell 6½ hours waiting for ultrasound and xrays but it was all worth it, I'm now the proud owner of two badly broken ribs

Rewind a bit, doing the last enduro and it all turns to custard, I ride out, load the bike and got changed, went to the ambulance and they checked me over and gave me panadol & ibuprofen, and there was a young mate of mine @39yo getting his ankle checked, they called another ambulance and gave him a ride to hospital. I text him the next day and he tells me it's only sprained.
I had to drive home leaning over the steering wheel because I couldn't let my broken ribs touch the seat back, fuck that hurt.

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[Kickaha]

Well 6½ hours waiting for ultrasound and xrays but it was all worth it, I'm now the proud owner of two badly broken ribs

And some good drugs


Rewind a bit, doing the last enduro and it all turns to custard, I ride out, load the bike and got changed, went to the ambulance and they checked me over and gave me panadol & ibuprofen, and there was a young mate of mine @39yo getting his ankle checked, they called another ambulance and gave him a ride to hospital. I text him the next day and he tells me it's only sprained.
I had to drive home leaning over the steering wheel because I couldn't let my broken ribs touch the seat back, fuck that hurt.



Walk it off you big sook

[F5 Dave]

I didn't bother with xray, I knew mine were broken as I hit the ground. The number broken was merely academic. 6 weeks in I can just lie flat in bed. Find a nice reclining chair or deck lounger to sleep in.

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[dangerous]

I didn't bother with xray, I knew mine were broken as I hit the ground. The number broken was merely academic. 6 weeks in I can just lie flat in bed. Find a nice reclining chair or deck lounger to sleep in.

you old pricks... should really look at giving up bikes aye...

[F5 Dave]

And take up canasta.

[SVboy]

A couple of years ago a friend I ride with broke 5 ribs avoiding a quad on the Mac Donald Downs Trail ride. He loaded his bike, drove his landcruiser home and failed to sleep all night until a visit to A&E the next day confirmed it. Our mission then became to tell him funny jokes.......

[F5 Dave]

A couple of years ago a friend I ride with broke 5 ribs avoiding a quad on the Mac Donald Downs Trail ride. He loaded his bike, drove his landcruiser home and failed to sleep all night until a visit to A&E the next day confirmed it. Our mission then became to tell him funny jokes.......

It can depend where you break them. I broke 5 and clavicle racing and it was easier. But to load bike and drive is a harder man than I.
But so is a florist..

[Kickaha]

It can depend where you break them. I broke 5 and clavicle racing and it was easier. But to load bike and drive is a harder man than I.
But so is a florist..

I had 5 breaks just on two ribs and a clavicle so I took a helicopter

Whose going to Waiau, I bet Flashg isn't

[F5 Dave]

We have Carterton which is last ride showing up for a while it seems.

Might get a short ride on the roadbike as some sort of consolation :violin:

[dangerous]

I had 5 breaks just on two ribs and a clavicle so I took a helicopter

Whose going to Waiau, I bet Flashg isn't

A: a real bloke would ride out
B; thats rough man... but fucking funny...

[Kickaha]

A: a real bloke would ride out.

Get fucked, I had a torn aorta as well so It's a good job I didn't try because I thought about it, had to walk 150-200m down a steep cunty hill to even get to a track

Do enough of these rides and your turn will come

[F5 Dave]

I was offered a ride out on the quad. That sounded like hell. Plus someone might have seen me.

The steep cunty hill I rolled down on the bike a few metres at a time. Looked safer than walking.

[Kickaha]

I was offered a ride out on the quad. That sounded like hell. Plus someone might have seen me.

The steep cunty hill I rolled down on the bike a few metres at a time. Looked safer than walking.

I could barely fucking walk let alone ride, I got a ride out to the ambulance in a side by side, that's better than a quad right ?

[SVboy]

Lol, gold right there! Yes, Waiau is my sights. I just dont like the idea of pre registering in case the weather is really nasty.

[Kickaha]

Lol, gold right there! Yes, Waiau is my sights. I just dont like the idea of pre registering in case the weather is really nasty.

Yeah some of the tracks would on the main loop would be much more difficult if it was wet

[F5 Dave]

I didn't bother with xray, I knew mine were broken as I hit the ground. The number broken was merely academic. 6 weeks in I can just lie flat in bed. Find a nice reclining chair or deck lounger to sleep in.

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9 weeks on, thought I'd better get xray. 5 ribs still broke. Well now I know. Guess that explains a few things

[SVboy]

Waiau this weekend. I am just doing Saturday. Sunday's track sounds better but weather looks worse.

[Calix Lee]

Waiau this weekend. I am just doing Saturday. Sunday's track sounds better but weather looks worse.

Have fun, hopefully, the weather will be in your favor.

[SVboy]

The weather was mint, however l felt the course was pretty average. Not much challenge in the main loop.( and l am a bit wimpy to do Enduro loops unless they have been checked out first as muppet friendly!) Very dusty. Kick, l saw an it200, was that you?

[SVboy]

Kaiwara ride this Sunday, out from Greta Valley. Good ride last year.

[dangerous]

Kaiwara ride this Sunday, out from Greta Valley. Good ride last year.

That be the last localish ride for a while aye?

[SVboy]

Yes. The following weekend is Beautiful Valley ride between Geraldine and Fairlie. Should be a goodie. Not too far away.

[SVboy]

Great ride. Nor Wester kept the dust mostly away. Kick had the mighty RMX out. Nice. I did fail on the first Enduro. More hill climb practice needed......

[SVboy]

Beautiful valley was ummm beautiful! Brilliant weather and a technical track with some great forestry sections. Some of the steepest descents l have done. Unfortunately l borked my knee on a slow speed crash on a wet grass downhill and could only do one lap. Great ride.

[SVboy]

Lees Valley this weekend. Will be a good test for the damaged knee! Gowanlea the following weekend. This ride separated the men from the boys last year! I was firmly in the boys category!

[flashg]

Lees Valley this weekend. Will be a good test for the damaged knee! Gowanlea the following weekend. This ride separated the men from the boys last year! I was firmly in the boys category!Kickaha and I will be there, he's undecided what bike to take.
We're also doing Gowanalea

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[husaberg]

Yeah some of the tracks would on the main loop would be much more difficult if it was wet

Was it a 8inch drum you wanted or the 2ls brakeplate
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/brakes/listing-3092513125.htm

For some reason i cant pm you

[dangerous]

We're also doing Gowanalea

same... and ill be with victorious... LOL, wee shit wants to kick my arse...

[flashg]

Was it a 8inch drum you wanted or the 2ls brakeplate
https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/brakes/listing-3092513125.htm

For some reason i cant pm youKickaha can't reply, but he can read what you've written.

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[flashg]

same... and ill be with victorious... LOL, wee shit wants to kick my arse...He just might [emoji1787]
After two fast laps on Lee's Valley trail ride on Sunday I'm feeling a bit secondhand [emoji849]

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[SVboy]

Yes Lees valley was excellent. I thought it might be a bit lame but was just right. Those bogs were......boggy! Good test for my damaged knee. Bring on the Gowanlee mud!

[SVboy]

3 laps of Gowanlea and 1 enduro means I might have overdone it. I think I kicked a rock at some stage.....ouch! Good ride though. Interesting riding down the gully of death that caused so much grief last year.

[dangerous]

3 laps of Gowanlea and 1 enduro means I might have overdone it. I think I kicked a rock at some stage.....ouch! Good ride though. Interesting riding down the gully of death that caused so much grief last year.

mate... did you do todays ride north canty way?
I hade a mean ride on the KDX last weekend down and up the selwyn near me, bush bashing mega river crossings mud, sand rocks, was mint 1st time through after last months floods... went back down there today on the TT... and ummm its in flood again, ill give ya a holla when its clear next...

349386

[SVboy]

That Hawarden forest ride was postponed until 25/7 because of the flooding. It was a most excellent ride-about 90% in forest with some fun tracks. 2 tricky river crossings. People were raving about it and want more of the same. Weather was el minto which always helps. Yes, will have to come out and try your track before it washes away or am I too late already?

[dangerous]

That Hawarden forest ride was postponed until 25/7 because of the flooding. It was a most excellent ride-about 90% in forest with some fun tracks. 2 tricky river crossings. People were raving about it and want more of the same. Weather was el minto which always helps. Yes, will have to come out and try your track before it washes away or am I too late already?

yeah LOL... its in flood again LOL...

[Kickaha]

That Hawarden forest ride was postponed until 25/7 because of the flooding. It was a most excellent ride-about 90% in forest with some fun tracks. 2 tricky river crossings. People were raving about it and want more of the same. Weather was el minto which always helps. Yes, will have to come out and try your track before it washes away or am I too late already?

I thought it was a bit average, I was expecting more forestry work like Waipara, first lap helped pick a young lass up out of the first river crossing when she fell off in front of me, 2nd lap had to lend my tools to an Orange bike rider to undrown his at the same spot

Peaks wasn't bad but some very slippery places, I walked my bike down one bit for about 50 metres while 7 people fell off trying to ride down

[SVboy]

I saw you on one of Mr Streeter's Utube videos at the Peaks. Looked like quite a few were struggling on those muddy climbs. One of my mates who went is still getting over it!

[Kickaha]

I saw you on one of Mr Streeter's Utube videos at the Peaks. Looked like quite a few were struggling on those muddy climbs. One of my mates who went is still getting over it!

After not doing to badly getting around the entire course I fell off in that gateway doing about 5kmh

We decided after lap 1 not to bother with another main loop as we thought a few hundred bikes would have made it much worse for lap 2 so we did the short loop and buggered off

[dangerous]

One of my mates who went is still getting over it!

cant a been me then... I have no mates...

seriously guttered bout the flagpole being canceled... that is an awesome ride... so whats next?

[Kickaha]

cant a been me then... I have no mates...

seriously guttered bout the flagpole being cancelled that is an awesome ride... so what's next?

Amberley, Oct 10th, probably done more laps of that one than any other, first was about 20 years ago on the same IT200