Canterbury Trail Rides?

[Kickaha]

Did some pre Amberley bike testing on the weekend, dragged out the mighty DR143 big block as I might do a lap on that while Madness rides his TF125
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[Kickaha]

Mint day at Amberley, the mighty DR143 big block climbed every hill in its path, unlike the 2020 X Trainer I passed while it lay on it's side and the 300RR I passed in the muddy gully and the KTM400 stuck on a hill along with various other lesser bikes

[dangerous]

Mint day at Amberley, the mighty DR143 big block climbed every hill in its path, unlike the 2020 X Trainer I passed while it lay on it's side and the 300RR I passed in the muddy gully and the KTM400 stuck on a hill along with various other lesser bikes

hahaaaa... care to comment Chris?

[Kickaha]

Unfortunately the battery died before I got to that bit


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHVkxERH5Fs&feature=youtu.be

[SVboy]

hahaaaa... care to comment Chris?

What can l say....l was making good progress up a vertical cliff when l was deafened by the roar of a big block Dr behind me. I would have made the climb but was blown off the bike by the roost as kick came past....on the back wheel!

[Kickaha]

What can l say....l was making good progress up a vertical cliff when l was deafened by the roar of a big block Dr behind me. I would have made the climb but was blown off the bike by the roost as kick came past....on the back wheel!

Did you get two laps through there? we missed it the second lap because they changed the arrows


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWtS8sq0DyA

[SVboy]

No, l did the training day out there the day before and l was just stuffed. We finished 1 lap and that was that. Very pleased after seeing that mess! The good rider in our group did two and ran into the bottleneck.

[F5 Dave]

Well this is off topic but I will just leave this here. . . .


3rd attempt. Doesn't want to post upright. Guess that's a signal.

Rightys itself if you click on it. odd. Must get one of those buttons for the handlebars.

[Kickaha]

Well this is off topic but I will just leave this here. . . .


3rd attempt. Doesn't want to post upright. Guess that's a signal.

Rightys itself if you click on it. odd. Must get one of those buttons for the handlebars.

Looks like one of those X Trainers that I rode past on my DR143 big block

[F5 Dave]

I must come down to chch at some stage to impress upon you the superior 2 stroke principles.

Again.

Ordered pipe and needles. Geez factory jetting is complete rubbish. Much to be found there.


Suspension is dreadful standard too.


Electric start is wonderful.

[F5 Dave]

Concerned about hardening on flywheel. Picture I took looks bad. But I still bought it because Chris said he would send me his flywheel if I ever had problems.

[Kickaha]

I must come down to chch at some stage to impress upon you the superior 2 stroke principles.

No need, I also ride the finest two stroke enduro bike ever built, the mighty IT200 Yamaha


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RQr1T8bosQ&lc=UgzZ4zca0iOLDif_KMB4AaABAg

[F5 Dave]

No need, I also ride the finest two stroke enduro bike ever built, the mighty IT200 Yamaha


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RQr1T8bosQ&lc=UgzZ4zca0iOLDif_KMB4AaABAg

12 seconds in you need a new needle. Bwurururub Bwurururub.

[SVboy]

Well this is off topic but I will just leave this here. . . .


3rd attempt. Doesn't want to post upright. Guess that's a signal.

Rightys itself if you click on it. odd. Must get one of those buttons for the handlebars.

You are a man of impeccable taste. Prepare to enjoy.......

[Kickaha]

12 seconds in you need a new needle. Bwurururub Bwurururub.

It has a new needle, a new needle jet, a new needle and seat how many more needles can I fit ?

[dangerous]

Looks like one of those X Trainers that I rode past on my DR143 big block

well... it is in the name... for those that cant handle or dont know how... they must "train" on their "trainer" .... probably got "training" wheels too

[SVboy]

well... it is in the name... for those that cant handle or dont know how... they must "train" on their "trainer" .... probably got "training" wheels too
Obvious troll is obvious! Didn't see your smiling face out there on Sunday!

[F5 Dave]

Probably just one with a base diameter a size larger would go a long way.

[F5 Dave]

well... it is in the name... for those that cant handle or dont know how... they must "train" on their "trainer" .... probably got "training" wheels too

In gyms, there are people called personal trainers. Do you think the customers train them?🤔 or the other way around?

[dangerous]

In gyms, there are people called personal trainers. Do you think the customers train them?🤔 or the other way around?
well... so these bikes teach you how to ride... cool, LOL I already know :drinknsin


Probably just one with a base diameter a size larger would go a long way.

yeah, well... kids, n life n shit... was the bottle neck part of the main track or a "blue" track?

[F5 Dave]

What the fuck are you on about? I'm already at Friday night drunk level and that still makes no sense.

[Kickaha]

yeah, well... kids, n life n shit... was the bottle neck part of the main track or a "blue" track?

Main loop on lap one which I aced on the DR143 big block but by our lap 2 they'd changed it to blue


What the fuck are you on about? I'm already at Friday night drunk level and that still makes no sense.

Wouldn't matter how drunk you were you still wouldn't understand

[dangerous]

any thoughts on this for shits n giggles...
http://www.myrides.co.nz/content.asp?syscmd=dl&ID=0EE9B64D9A02439482B31B69075F8960

[Kickaha]

any thoughts on this for shits n giggles...
http://www.myrides.co.nz/content.asp?syscmd=dl&ID=0EE9B64D9A02439482B31B69075F8960

I might take the DR and IT to smack over a few more Betas

[dangerous]

I might take the DR and IT to smack over a few more Betas

how do they get the name betas when they come in last?

[SVboy]

how do they get the name betas when they come in last?

Got to be there to come last!

[dangerous]

Got to be there to come last!

yeah yeah... ya got me... im slack... but cos I did not ride I now have two barn bays inclosed bay 1... bar... bay 2... bikes

[Kickaha]

Midweek ride, because fuck work


https://youtu.be/D1ME1MzapoQ

[SVboy]

Midweek ride, because fuck work


https://youtu.be/D1ME1MzapoQ

Linton's secret track is a secret no more!

[Kickaha]

Linton's secret track is a secret no more!

I'm not sure it ever was, pretty sure he has more than one as well

When I first did it several weeks ago no one had been over it for ages but you could still see the paint marks on the trees and faint trail marks, this time someone had been out cleaning it up a bit and painting new arrows, it's a bit tight and twisty for my liking but it's good practice

the other trails are much more well known and used

[dangerous]

Midweek ride, because fuck work

the IT sounds soooo much beta than that other thing... but shit WD.... you used to do tracks like that 3 times faster... an a MTB

[SVboy]

I'm not sure it ever was, pretty sure he has more than one as well

When I first did it several weeks ago no one had been over it for ages but you could still see the paint marks on the trees and faint trail marks, this time someone had been out cleaning it up a bit and painting new arrows, it's a bit tight and twisty for my liking but it's good practice

the other trails are much more well known and used

We were on it about a month ago, with Linton no less! One of the guys I ride with has been redoing the arrows. It's a good change from the bike park. I notice no clips from you on the main climbs up the bank further upstream?

[SVboy]

the IT sounds soooo much beta than that other thing... but shit WD.... you used to do tracks like that 3 times faster... an a MTB

I think GOPRO does not show just how tight and twisty that trail is in real life. Go fast and you will say hi to a tree real quick. Ask me how I know.....!

[Kickaha]

We were on it about a month ago, with Linton no less! One of the guys I ride with has been redoing the arrows. It's a good change from the bike park. I notice no clips from you on the main climbs up the bank further upstream?

Mainly because I fucked up the loading to youtube and I'd deleted it from the computer and camera before I realised how shit the quality was


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwC3FdRvHKY&t=112s


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5NVBISgx28&t=114s

[Kickaha]

Good day out at Waikari school ride today, Riding the RMX did two laps following Pete on his IT200 and then one with Mike on his Beta, first one we cut out the hill by accident so we did it on the second lap, it was much easier last year going down it but didn't cause too many problems for us

[SVboy]

It was a good ride. Definitely easier going this way around. Bloody steep in places.

[Kickaha]

I wipe the lens about 2.30


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR6dLPuFJm4

[Kickaha]

Great day at the Craig Pickering ride today, did a couple of full laps, last way one trying way to hard to stay in front of Mike on the Beta, even tried a couple of the hill climbs


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaEsP_RF8Ic&feature=youtu.be

[SVboy]

It was a great ride. 2 laps and 2/3rds of one of the hill climbs for me!

[Kickaha]

It was a great ride. 2 laps and 2/3rds of one of the hill climbs for me!
I managed the first one I tried but ran out of talent on that one, great circuit though, last time I did it on the Big Block DR143, this time we had another Chris with us who did the main loop on his TF125

[SVboy]

I watched Mr Streeter doing the Enduro sections on Youtube. Fuck me! Difficult! The man has the heart of a lion! Big ups to Yamaha starter gear!

[Kickaha]

I watched Mr Streeter doing the Enduro sections on Youtube. Fuck me! Difficult! The man has the heart of a lion! Big ups to Yamaha starter gear!

He was looking well fucked on the 2nd one and it didn't get better latter one

Here a mish mash of the two laps from my POV


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV3Ai1QNPrs&feature=youtu.be

[Kickaha]

The mighty DR143 Big Block passing some lesser brand stuck in a hole


https://youtu.be/WjkaDnJGEb4

[F5 Dave]

Bah! today's announcement means summer trail rides are mostly done for.

[dangerous]

The mighty DR143 Big Block passing some lesser brand stuck in a hole

well... come on man, give it a break, it is only a trainer after all..

[SVboy]

I chose the "mans" line!

[Kickaha]

I chose the "mans" line!

Was that the same line you took to avoid that hill that I rode the Mighty DR143 big block up ?

[SVboy]

Was that the same line you took to avoid that hill that I rode the Mighty DR143 big block up ?

If by hill you mean mountainous 0 traction cliff that l bravely challenged and nearly conquered then yes, that line. Anyone can do easy!

[Kickaha]

If by hill you mean mountainous 0 traction cliff that l bravely challenged and nearly conquered then yes, that line. Anyone can do easy!

I really need better batteries for my camera and just to follow you for a lap

Conway Coast has been cancelled

I was heading up said hill when a guy on a DRZ400 comes flying up beside me, as his rear wheel gets to about my front he loses traction, it turns an abrupt 90 degrees and fires it straight across in front of me, does another 90 degree turn back the other way and ends up parked right in front of me, I was going to just use his bike for a ramp but thought better of it and stopped just in time

[george formby]

I really need better batteries for my camera and just to follow you for a lap

Conway Coast has been cancelled

I was heading up said hill when a guy on a DRZ400 comes flying up beside me, as his rear wheel gets to about my front he loses traction, it turns an abrupt 90 degrees and fires it straight across in front of me, does another 90 degree turn back the other way and ends up parked right in front of me, I was going to just use his bike for a ramp but thought better of it and stopped just in time

:laugh:When a fellow rider lies down in front of you to be a kicker it's rude not too take advantage of their sacrifice.

Well, that's how I look at it.

Sounds like a grouse day out!:headbang:

[Kickaha]

Todays ride didn't go quite as well as I had hoped


https://youtu.be/utlnkCrSfFc

[F5 Dave]

Well the deep breathing is quite erotic.

Last weekend we drove 2.5 hours to trail and track do sit and watch the rain.


And maybe drink too many beers.

Bikes stayed clean.

[husaberg]

At least a stick didn't go through your radiator:innocent:

[dangerous]

Todays ride didn't go quite as well as I had hoped

You silly old c@#t... bout time you looked for a new hobby... bingo or some shit perhaps...

[Kickaha]

You silly old c@#t... bout time you looked for a new hobby... bingo or some shit perhaps...

Grassmere ride coming up, are you going to drown the bike again on this one ?

[SVboy]

Totara valley next Sunday. Good ride last year. Kickaha, you will have to take us out to the Ashley trails sometime, we have never been there.

[dangerous]

Grassmere ride coming up, are you going to drown the bike again on this one ?
ohhh yeah... that was shell we say a weee learning curve... however with the water flowing at the mo id say... highly possible, expect that section might be closed... maybe...


Totara valley next Sunday. Good ride last year. Kickaha, you will have to take us out to the Ashley trails sometime, we have never been there.
TT2000 for me... return bout 2800 KM... ill no doubt regret it LOL

[Kickaha]

ohhh yeah... that was shell we say a weee learning curve... however with the water flowing at the mo id say... highly possible, expect that section might be closed... maybe...


The Mighty IT would make it through

[dangerous]

The Mighty IT would make it through That it might well do... HOWEVER the rider needs to still be on it...

[Kickaha]

That it might well do... HOWEVER the rider needs to still be on it...

He was on it both times he crossed it last year, unlike your self, how'd being under your bike in a river work out for you ?

[dangerous]

He was on it both times he crossed it last year, unlike your self, how'd being under your bike in a river work out for you ?

ummm... taught:brick: me a couple a valuable lessons

[SVboy]

The Totara Valley ride was all the awesome. Great weather and good muddy fun! Bring on the Grassmere ride this weekend.

[dangerous]

Grasmere yes...
In the last 48hrs iv been to... Picton, takaka nelson lakes, Sheffield, Mt cook, qtown, teanau, inverts, the catlins, Milton, moraki... Home today

[SVboy]

Grasmere yes...
In the last 48hrs iv been to... Picton, takaka nelson lakes, Sheffield, Mt cook, qtown, teanau, inverts, the catlins, Milton, moraki... Home today

Nice, rather you than me......

[dangerous]

Nice, rather you than me......

mate... you be to old to handle it.. pre dawn to post dusk 1100k in one day...

[Kickaha]

mate... you be to old to handle it.. pre dawn to post dusk 1100k in one day...

Rookie numbers, I've done the 1600km ride twice 19-1/2 hours riding, starts at 3pm in the arvo so mostly night riding

Should we wait at the river this weekend to see if he ends up under a bike again ?

[F5 Dave]

Must say you guys have many more rides than we get up here. Clubs just seem unwilling to organise at the moment.

[Kickaha]

Must say you guys have many more rides than we get up here. Clubs just seem unwilling to organise at the moment.

Minimum 1 per month within an hour of Chch, if you want to go two hours then there's even more

[SVboy]

mate... you be to smart to handle it.. pre dawn to post dusk 1100k in one day...

Edited to reflect reality!

[dangerous]

Edited to reflect reality!
Pffffft... Shit sake just bought another pair a boots for the kid this Sunday... Size 8... From now on he's getting my hand me downs

[Kickaha]

Another mint day at Grassmere, I really like the riverside part of the track, couple of successful water crossings by the mighty IT200 unlike the Beta 300 X Trainer which felt the need go for a swim to cool off

The mighty IT did develop a miss so may have ingested some water but still got up the hill climbs to get back to the car park passing a tired looking Dangerous person sitting track side

[dangerous]

Thought I was going to chuck me breakfast up... Being such a nice prick I decided to stop and help all those in destress up the hill... Won't do that again, fuck em lol
On another note tho... I did ride the river crossing on top of the water this year...

[F5 Dave]

It can't rain much in Italy. The Xtrainer is even worse than the GG for water crossing, and you would expect the Spanish to have a blindspot there.

Good NZ band though, spelling aside.

[Kickaha]

Fuck knows what everyone is stopped for


https://youtu.be/XN6KSKjejsk

[Kickaha]

TOC..........

https://youtu.be/XYkzUehavnE

[SVboy]

Another mint day at Grassmere, I really like the riverside part of the track, couple of successful water crossings by the mighty IT200 unlike the Beta 300 X Trainer which felt the need go for a swim to cool off

The mighty IT did develop a miss so may have ingested some water but still got up the hill climbs to get back to the car park passing a tired looking Dangerous person sitting track side

The swim was entirely intentional-that is how real men clean their bikes!

[flashg]

Fuck knows what everyone is stopped for


https://youtu.be/XN6KSKjejskFuck that loose gravel is hard work, if I go faster it's better, but I'm still all over the place looking for a place to crash.

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[Kickaha]

Fuck that loose gravel is hard work, if I go faster it's better, but I'm still all over the place looking for a place to crash.



I just wanted to show those waiting how shit their modern bikes were when an old cunt on a bike older than them could go straight through

[Kickaha]

Riverside, the best side


https://youtu.be/EprxrQ10xbI

[dangerous]

TOC..........
[video
hearse more like it... shoulda given the dick a push as ya went past...

[F5 Dave]

I'm going to have to move there. Yet another region ride cancelled.

I've ridden my new , like new, bike 3 times since early October and only once on an organised trail ride that was a bit rubbish.

[Kickaha]

I'm going to have to move there. Yet another region ride cancelled.

I've ridden my new , like new, bike 3 times since early October and only once on an organised trail ride that was a bit rubbish.

Well if you move down before this weekend you could come on the Mt Torlesse trail ride, that's right we're doing another one

[SVboy]

I'm going to have to move there. Yet another region ride cancelled.

I've ridden my new , like new, bike 3 times since early October and only once on an organized trail ride that was a bit rubbish.

Ridden it enough to give us a review? Mine in almost at 110 hours.

[F5 Dave]

Not really.

Fatty pipe gave it a real tune up. Better everywhere and by a large margin.

Suspension makes it twitchy at speed. Needs a big rethink. Have a plan.

.Airbox is a sieve, had it burbling in puddles, ok big ones but. ..
Std tyres are worse than rubbish.

Moved bars forward position and risers, yet to ride it like that but was struggling to stand up hills.

It is pretty in blue.

[Kickaha]

Moved bars forward position and risers, yet to ride it like that but was struggling to stand up hills.

It is pretty in blue.

Meet us at the Sheffield pie shop at 8.15 Sunday, plenty of hills to try it out on this ride

[F5 Dave]

Hmm, Google sez 9 hrs, travel time. Would have to drop the kids with the in laws a bit early in the morning, or 11 the night before. . . :sweatdrop

Marakura this weekend which is 2.5hr drive, and I can't go to as wife away as a trade for when I went to trail and track day before Markura was supposed to run last month. Both days were rained out serious ugly having had no rain at all for weeks.

Save me a steak and pepper just in case. Sigh.

[Kickaha]

I'm fucked, 3 x33km laps, the last one chasing a retiree who must have just heard it was roast night at the old peoples home and needed to hurry back so he didn't miss out

Stopped for one person who had their front brakes seize on and then for another guy who was looking very second hand lying on the side of the track but enough people arrived about 1 second before us so we carried on

Time for some Asahi

[F5 Dave]

Well I was going to come but then this happened


https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/127969999/passengers-stuck-in-limbo-as-interislander-cancels-sailings-because-of-covidhit-staff


And that is my excuse :msn-wink:

[Kickaha]

Well I was going to come but then this happened


https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/127969999/passengers-stuck-in-limbo-as-interislander-cancels-sailings-because-of-covidhit-staff


And that is my excuse :msn-wink:

FFS haven't you heard of Bluebridge

Never mind there's the Kaiwara ride on April 3rd, bit closer as well

[SVboy]

Mint ride! 3 enduro sections has left me feeling pretty secondhand. I did not know hills could be that steep! I watched Flashes Youtube clip.
Seems he was struggling to keep up with the RMX of Suzuki goodness.

[Kickaha]

Mint ride! 3 enduro sections has left me feeling pretty secondhand. I did not know hills could be that steep! I watched Flashes Youtube clip.
Seems he was struggling to keep up with the RMX of Suzuki goodness.

I think he was on the crack pipe between lap 2 and 3 the speed he went out at

This was lap 2, some random went past, then was fucking about, should have picked a better time to look over his shoulder


https://youtu.be/NJCkCh9YOw4

[F5 Dave]

One of the RM250 needle options is the NEDJ, works well in lots of bikes, perhaps find out what the RMX has in it and see what its running, if it has a smaller base diameter, could be worth a try. The only RMX I rode sounded a bit like that on small throttle openings.

[Kickaha]

One of the RM250 needle options is the NEDJ, works well in lots of bikes, perhaps find out what the RMX has in it and see what its running, if it has a smaller base diameter, could be worth a try. The only RMX I rode sounded a bit like that on small throttle openings.

It's got whatever was factory in the PJ carb that came off it (most likely DGN, R1472L 1L), I just swapped internals into the PWK, I'm not fussy enough to care even though I know it is not 100 %

I know I've gone down a couple of main jet sizes and leaned it out one clip on the needle

[husaberg]

It's got whatever was factory in the PJ carb that came off it (most likely DGN, R1472L 1L), I just swapped internals into the PWK, I'm not fussy enough to care even though I know it is not 100 %

I know I've gone down a couple of main jet sizes and leaned it out one clip on the needle

There was a special made for the mid 90's CR125 that works on a worn CR500 carb. i found one close i a carb i had here. It was night and day.
it has a real thick lower section.
Keihin needs a good kicking for not making the needle jet easily replaceable like a Mikuni

Yours doesn't sound as bad mine , it was like a 125 powerband to ride only 2.5 times the power. yours is still pretty smooth and linear sounding just fat sounding past the pilot

[flashg]

Mint ride! 3 enduro sections has left me feeling pretty secondhand. I did not know hills could be that steep! I watched Flashes Youtube clip.
Seems he was struggling to keep up with the RMX of Suzuki goodness.Lap one (video) is my sighting lap and picking the racing lines, lap two is me starting to loosen up, lap three and I'm good to go.

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[flashg]

I'm fucked, 3 x33km laps, the last one chasing a retiree who must have just heard it was roast night at the old peoples home and needed to hurry back so he didn't miss out

Time for some Asahi

What can I say, Vicky had promised a nice meal (and it was awesome)
I also swallowed some beers when I got home.
Awesome day.

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[flashg]

I think he was on the crack pipe between lap 2 and 3 the speed he went out at


I thought I was slowing you down, so I twisted the throttle a bit more on the 300

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[flashg]

https://youtu.be/HHPN_1go810
I'm not the fastest rider(getting old),but this is a full first lap of Sundays ride.

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[Kickaha]

Seems he was struggling to keep up with the RMX of Suzuki goodness.
Lap one was a bit of a cock up, I missed a turn and while turning around I thought both Mike and Flash had gone past me, so I'm trying to catch Mike and Flash, while not realising Flash was still behind me

[Kickaha]

I'm not the fastest rider

You were on lap 3 ya cunt, I thought I was going to die trying to keep up with you, he was riding like a madman

[SVboy]

Ride fast, Die young, stay pretty!

[Kickaha]

Ride fast, Die young, stay pretty!

Well Flash doesn't really qualify for any of those

Lap 1


https://youtu.be/zyuOR0cS0GE

[F5 Dave]

Was that in the carpark? I have a Toyota.

It's just a bit of a jump down.

[dangerous]

Well Flash doesn't really qualify for any of those Lap 1

the FILTHY ONE.... hahahaha...

[F5 Dave]

Well Flash doesn't really qualify for any of those

Lap 1


https://youtu.be/zyuOR0cS0GE

Can't believe how sad and envious I am that I watched some of that.

Bike still sounds terrible. Blegbluur. Blegggbleeer. Rup..

Have you considered changing your mid valve shim- stack?

[Kickaha]

Can't believe how sad and envious I am that I watched some of that.

Bike still sounds terrible. Blegbluur. Blegggbleeer. Rup..

Have you considered changing your mid valve shim- stack?

The next lap is better

Goes ok for how I ride it and near enough is good enough for me, I'll have a look at it sometime but that could be a fair while in the future when I can be arsed so possibly not in this lifetime

mid valve whatsit ?

[F5 Dave]

I was being silly about that. But we did jetting on a mates bike, he didn't care at the time, now he won't shut up about how much better it is.

[Kickaha]

I was being silly about that. But we did jetting on a mates bike, he didn't care at the time, now he won't shut up about how much better it is.

I should fly you down to tune my bike for me

How it works is because of being incredibly lazy, I will not take the carb off unless it is totally necessary, but if for some reason I do I would look at the jetting then, until that day it stays as it is

I did go as far as changing the pilot and mains when the engine was being rebuilt a while back

[husaberg]

I should fly you down to tune my bike for me

How it works is because of being incredibly lazy, I will not take the carb off unless it is totally necessary, but if for some reason I do I would look at the jetting then, until that day it stays as it is

I did go as far as changing the pilot and mains when the engine was being rebuilt a while back
remove the carb to change the needles????

[Kickaha]

remove the carb to change the needles????

Well maybe undo the clamps and turn it sideways, still too much work

Lap 2


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhPmbWcw4oE

[dangerous]

fuck me... at the rate of petrol going up... ths could be us soon...
https://www.facebook.com/groy.tura/videos/2765240266867367/

[F5 Dave]

I'm thinking this is more likely for you rough and tough southerners.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQkiU-jiFFQ

[dangerous]

I'm thinking this is more likely for you rough and tough southerners.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQkiU-jiFFQ

naaaa... kickaha would win every time...

speaking of kick, and SV... you guys remember the AG boys on the last two rides... well fuck me if they didnt pass me today up the selwyn river... pros LOL...

[F5 Dave]

This was last week. Same again tomorrow. Just with more people as I went all Joan Armatrading last week.


Shh zhot picture didn't post too big. Fantastic setting.

[Kickaha]

speaking of kick, and SV... you guys remember the AG boys on the last two rides... well fuck me if they didnt pass me today up the selwyn river... pros LOL...

I already have my order in for a TF125 (yes I know the AG100 is better) another KB member rides one on so I want to be on comparable machinery to smash him

[Kickaha]

3hrs riding down the river, only 15 minutes away and free to use area with all sorts of trails, had to rescue the four stoke, it got a bit wet

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[SVboy]

Was riding out at the bike park on Saturday with a fellow Beta owner, showing me some new trails. Some were very above my skill level so I spent a fair bit of time horizontal. No change there then. As D said, those MUDBUG owners were awesome. I am even slightly tempted myself....

[F5 Dave]

Until you realise just how uncomfortable having 4" of suspension just knocking down a bumpy trail.

[Kickaha]

Until you realise just how uncomfortable having 4" of suspension just knocking down a bumpy trail.

It becomes well worth putting up with it when you ride past guys on later bikes stuck on the sides of hills, bogs or drowned in rivers (disclaimer: only done 2 out of 3 of those so far), I just loves my Mighty DR143 big block but it has a whopping 7 inches of rear suspension travel

[F5 Dave]

I did all that on a borrowed DT175 but against soft targets of adventure bikes.

But geez the rough gravel uphills in low gears were tedious and made me wish for my mediocre 1st gen DT200 with its sophisticated mid 1980s trail suspension

[george formby]

I did all that on a borrowed DT175 but against soft targets of adventure bikes.

But geez the rough gravel uphills in low gears were tedious and made me wish for my mediocre 1st gen DT200 with its sophisticated mid 1980s trail suspension

If you stick the front end off a DT125R on and move the rear shock mounts back a bit for real shocks, they turn into superb trail bikes.

Used to have a DT 175 set up like that, loved it. Went anywhere!

[F5 Dave]

Or just buy a kdx200 which will redefine 'anywhere '

Then sell it and buy a gasgas200

Then sell it and etc..

[SVboy]

I loved my KDX[Dangerous has it now] but stalling on the side of a hill or in a bog and those of us with more modest vertical proportions were well f@#kd!

[george formby]

Or just buy a kdx200 which will redefine 'anywhere '

Then sell it and buy a gasgas200

Then sell it and etc..

I had a KDX 250SR, it was a bit rabid for the gnadgery. Used to spit me off at every opportunity.

Sold it to a bloke who thought it would be ideal for his teenage son who looped it at high speed on his first ride and smashed it to bits.

[F5 Dave]

The 200s were based on the KX125. The 250 was a generation or two behind.

[george formby]

The 200s were based on the KX125. The 250 was a generation or two behind.

Never had the pleasure of a 200, they do seem to be a very capable trail / enduro bike. And most importantly manageable.

Probably missed my chance now. Hens teeth and all that.

My Dad in the UK has a KDX200SR, road legal Japan only model, as was my 250SR. He's past trail riding but does enjoy a good squirt on his 2t!

https://japan.webike.net/moto_news/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/L_kdx250sr_1991.jpg

Mine was missing a few bits.....

[F5 Dave]

SR was cooking model with Concession for the street.

But one ride on a GasGas 200 and the money had to be found for one. KDX gone without a sniff of regret.

Then a mate bought the 300. Cycle repeats. Then he bought a newer 300, but they got too big for me and funds wouldn't allow at the time.

[george formby]

SR was cooking model with Concession for the street.

But one ride on a GasGas 200 and the money had to be found for one. KDX gone without a sniff of regret.

Then a mate bought the 300. Cycle repeats. Then he bought a newer 300, but they got too big for me and funds wouldn't allow at the time.

:yes:Yeah, I'm hoping to get something light, modern and agile to make me look a better rider. Need the peso's and some riding time furst.

[SVboy]

:yes:Yeah, I'm hoping to get something light, modern and agile to make me look a better rider. Need the peso's and some riding time furst.

Xtrainer for the MFW!

[george formby]

Xtrainer for the MFW!

It's on the short list..

Still hankering for something similar to the Ossa Explorer which popped up a wee while ago. Hens teeth, though.

I do like me trials bikes.

[Kickaha]

It's on the short list..

"Short" list :killingme

[husaberg]

KDX200 need not have such things as flimsy radiators.
https://scontent.fchc2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/274343400_5273198666025569_2264131324508467069_n.j pg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=843cd7&_nc_ohc=d3g4D6sCWPgAX-QzL6a&_nc_ht=scontent.fchc2-1.fna&oh=00_AT-bsx9jBOIwo5PHlHSr8oSDwjdAGT1wJnjVWWQ1WeG76A&oe=62423E93
3.5G on FB may swap for modern 125 (with cash his way)
Cool old bikes, I forgot there was AC200 I remember riding a Kdx175 when i was about 11, seemed like the gruntiest bike in the world at the time.

[F5 Dave]

Geez, $1800 bought my 91 about 20 yrs ago. That will be fucked in a way that 35yr old dirtbikes have nailed.

[Kickaha]

KDX200 need not hve such things as flimsy radiators.

Obviously local to me and I think I may know the owner

edit : no I dont know the owner but I know of another one the same

[husaberg]

Obviously local to me and I think I may know the owner

edit : no I dont know the owner but I know of another one the same

Dude looks a joker....:whistle:

[Kickaha]

I felt the performance of the Mighty big block DR143 wasn't where it should be

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30% increase in power should see me stomping over a few more Beta riders

[dangerous]

I felt the performance of the Mighty big block DR143 wasn't where it should be

30% increase in power should see me stomping over a few more Beta riders

mate... if its a Suzuki built by you... ill be fucking impressed if it lasted the dino run...

[Kickaha]

mate... if its a Suzuki built by you... ill be fucking impressed if it lasted the dino run...

Grumph built it mainly because I couldn't be fucked, already done 4 trail rides on it running as it was, it'll be even better now

[SVboy]

Great day at Kaiwara on Sunday. The drizzle at night made lap 1 real treacherous but once that dried up-awesome. Where were the It's and Dr's?

[Kickaha]

Great day at Kaiwara on Sunday. The drizzle at night made lap 1 real treacherous but once that dried up-awesome. Where were the It's and Dr's?

Saving themselves for Geraldine

[SVboy]

Saving themselves for Geraldine

The weather is looking mint at this stage for Sunday. That was an awesome ride last year...................right up until the time I tweaked my knee on a hidden polyethylene water pipe. A year later and it is coming right! One of the downhills was a real shit the bed moment!

[Kickaha]

One of the downhills was a real shit the bed moment!

I'm riding an IT200, the finest Enduro bike ever built, I should be able to hit that tapped out in top

[SVboy]

I look forward to the Youtube!

[dangerous]

weeeheee... so punched a new track through the selwyn over the weekend, last one was buggered by the recent flood, could do a lot beter but dont wana get stuck in a hole on me own... so if yas want to come over for a hoon SV and Kickaha, let us know...

[F5 Dave]

Local ride for me, was bloody awesome. GG300 was the weapon of choice. Really love that bike.

Exhausted. Trying not to over compensate with feel better juice.

[dangerous]

Local ride for me, was bloody awesome. GG300 was the weapon of choice. Really love that bike.

Exhausted. Trying not to over compensate with feel better juice.
LOL... doing the same emersons bird dog

[F5 Dave]

I like that. But there's a better one. Daredevil I think.

Been mixing it up. Finished on brainsmiles Behemoth. Moved onto Sav because Steak. Ohh steak. Big arse chunk of Eye. With homemade baked chips and beans fried with garlic and harissa.

[SVboy]

Beautiful Valley was ........not beautiful! Considering the good week of weather running up to this ride, it was very greasy and slippery, particularly the climbs. Heaps of people -a good challenging ride, although the number of bodies strewn all over the last hill climb may have had other opinions! Kickaha had a special day, but he can tell you about that himself!

[Kickaha]

Kickaha had a special day, but he can tell you about that himself!

It was only a little heart attack I could have walked it off

[F5 Dave]

The sooner we can replace all our puny human parts with properly engineered cybernetic enhancements the better I say. I'm not a science fiction reader but I bet there are a bunch of books covering the options.

Precursive tip; don't buy a Ducati humaform body kit and then take it on a rainy trail ride. That's just asking for trouble.

[husaberg]

The sooner we can replace all our puny human parts with properly engineered cybernetic enhancements the better I say. I'm not a science fiction reader but I bet there are a bunch of books covering the options.

Precursive tip; don't buy a Ducati humaform body kit and then take it on a rainy trail ride. That's just asking for trouble.

Are you meaning like this Dave?
https://64.media.tumblr.com/a3a1557a05af4c44a08040fc2f3b3ed1/c95b9d2efdd6df73-ca/s540x810/d6f6b4104ac4e91bbf392367fe16f414f3e49d85.gifv

or this
https://www.naikmotor.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_20200128_074027.jpg

[F5 Dave]

I'm more thinking Head in a Jar with Agnew's body Futurama style.

[Kickaha]

The sooner we can replace all our puny human parts with properly engineered cybernetic enhancements the better I say. I'm not a science fiction reader but I bet there are a bunch of books covering the options.



"Altered carbon" your jnfo is contained in a cortical stack and you can send the jnformation anywhere and download it into a new body to your specs , maybe I can borrow Pol Tarres

So they were doing the angiography when my heart rate spiked at 176 and I heard the nurse say "charging" lucky it came down before she hit the button, quite cool getting to watch it all on the big screen while they do it

[SVboy]

"Altered carbon" your jnfo is contained in a cortical stack and you can send the jnformation anywhere and download it into a new body to your specs , maybe I can borrow Pol Tarres

So they were doing the angiography when my heart rate spiked at 176 and I heard the nurse say "charging" lucky it came down before she hit the button, quite cool getting to watch it all on the big screen while they do it

Did you take the helicopter? To Timaru? If it was I hear their Defib shock units are modified electric fence units.

[Kickaha]

Did you take the helicopter? To Timaru? If it was I hear their Defib shock units are modified electric fence units.

Straight to Chch, get out tomorrow

[F5 Dave]

Take it easy man.

[Kickaha]

Take it easy man.

You can't tell me what to do, you're not my real mum

[dangerous]

It was only a little heart attack I could have walked it off

...you WHAT?

[husaberg]

You can't tell me what to do, you're not my real mum
Have you decided who gets the GN?
Too soon...................................?

[F5 Dave]

You can't tell me what to do, you're not my real mum
I think you mean Mistress. But we'll talk about that next time in the Strictest of terms.

[SVboy]

I think you mean Mistress. But we'll talk about that next time in the Strictest of terms.

Dont get him excited, he will pop another valve!

[Kickaha]

Dont get him excited, he will pop another valve!

Dave always excites me

The rest of them are OK, small blockage in the left anterior descending artery , partially resolved but needed attention

[F5 Dave]

Coca cola will clean that shit out surely?

[Kickaha]

Coca cola will clean that shit out surely?

Well the fact I reduced my coke intake several weeks ago I believe was a major contributing factor

[pete376403]

Dave always excites me

The rest of them are OK, small blockage in the left anterior descending artery , partially resolved but needed attention

I had one like that, angioplasty to remove the blockage, but no stent inserted (got the cheap job). Triple A's (Amlodipine, Atorvastatin and Aspirin) daily for the rest of my life but near twenty years later, here I am so seems to be working.

[flashg]

It was only a little heart attack I could have walked it off

Yeah but you didn’t, you chose the helicopter ride instead [emoji1787]


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[dangerous]

Yeah but you didn’t, you chose the helicopter ride instead [emoji1787]


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hey look... what did the fuckwit do this time... wimp out half way through the ride with a pitiful excuse... "ohhh I ate one to may pies"

[Kickaha]

hey look... what did the fuckwit do this time... wimp out half way through the ride with a pitiful excuse... "ohhh I ate one to may pies"

Depends whether a full blow heart attack is considered wimping out I guess

[SVboy]

Mt Benger trail ride was a pleasant open hill country trail ride-great weather. 2 of the enduros were very challenging hill climbs. I chose life and watched the young people looping out and boosting the sale of rear mudguards on monday!

[Kickaha]

Mt Benger trail ride was a pleasant open hill country trail ride-great weather. 2 of the enduros were very challenging hill climbs. I chose life and watched the young people looping out and boosting the sale of rear mudguards on monday!

Was that a new one, I don't recall ever doing that one before ? busy month with a ride each weekend and I'll miss them all

[F5 Dave]

Off topic but this is the only action in dirt area. Week ago rode the Xtrainer after suspension mods. They are a queer set up but huge transformation. It used to feel pretty dicey and twitchy on anything other than hardpack.

I did 4 loops on the dry side of Tora and with a couple of tweaks found myself able to throw the bike into rough stuff at speed with reckless abandon. I was going for gay abandon, but it really is that much better. Next step, the stiffer rear spring finally turned up.

This track didn't have pounding whoops so I'll reserve judgement on whether the forks are good enough long term. Putting a bit more oil in as I did bottom them going uphill bump at speed.

[Kickaha]

Week ago rode the Xtrainer after suspension mods. They are a queer set up but huge transformation. It used to feel pretty dicey and twitchy on anything other than hardpack.

What did you have done ? I rode one with only a couple of hours on it and it felt fine to me but I am used to old shit

Chris was that you in Streeter's Enduro video parked part way up a hill on the enduro loop or are all X Trainers owners required to colour coordinate with their bikes ?

[F5 Dave]

Missed that memo. I finally bought some new kit that actually matched my bike. Or didn't clash with it for once. Then I bought a bike with an entirely different palette. Oh well.


So like every piston in the forks and shock are the same part. Moved compression adjuster, radically different valving and bit more flow on one of them. Bryce up here did it and it is a considerable change. Not up to KYB SSS forks standard, but for what we started with, everything is a bit queer and small.

[dangerous]

Mt Benger trail ride was a pleasant open hill country trail ride-great weather. 2 of the enduros were very challenging hill climbs. I chose life and watched the young people looping out and boosting the sale of rear mudguards on monday!
and this weekend... something bout port levy...


Depends whether a full blow heart attack is considered wimping out I guess

fuck man... TIE for shit sakes, not that ya ever think ya due one when we are generally healthy old bastards, specially when ya look around at half the fat lazy bastards that are out there...
does this mean you have to park the trail riding up, getting a stint or 5... whats the go Mr Democks?



PS, who do I owe the tenner to that I said Kickaha has no heart...

[Kickaha]

does this mean you have to park the trail riding up, getting a stint or 5... whats the go Mr Democks?
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one stent, be riding again around the end of the month

[SVboy]

What did you have done ? I rode one with only a couple of hours on it and it felt fine to me but I am used to old shit

Chris was that you in Streeter's Enduro video parked part way up a hill on the enduro loop or are all X Trainers owners required to colour coordinate with their bikes ?

Mt Benger was on the Hurunui bluffs Road-first time for me but I think it was run last year. I was in hospital having the kidney stone experience at the time..... Sadly that was not me at the top of those hill climbs. Some young talented bastard. However I was at the bottom watching! They were brutal and not many made the second one. It was a pleasant ride but could be more challenging. Yes, Port Levy this weekend-I did that a few years ago and it was sweet. Stunning views.
Interesting about the suspension Dave. I rode a Beta 200RR recently and the suspension damping was so much more controlled but of course the payback was a higher seat. I am ok with mine-the sags are right as are the spring rates, and the bike as never designed as a go fast weapon in the flowing trails.

[F5 Dave]

Thing is, I felt so much more confident going slow that I could speed up.

. . . Once the wet grass had dried some. I was the slowest of my mates on first loop. Fastest on last.

[SVboy]

Port Levy was all the awesome. Slippery and steep with superb views. 2 very tricky climbs about 2/3rds through-wet clay and exposed rock. These caused huge bottlenecks and diversions had to be put into place eventually. A mate did the enduro section-very difficult apparently-on our second lap we saw some riders who had been stuck in there for 2 hours! Overall-great day, we are so lucky to have this ride on our back doorstep.

[Kickaha]

I watched Streeter's videos, bastards the lot of you, should see you at Lowry hills all going well

[SVboy]

Lowry Peaks was......good. The main track was 32kms of straight forward farm track-not too muddy or slippery. The weather was probably the best weather in NZ at that time! However the enduro sections required Jarvis like skills! I could not even get my bike pointed in the right direction for the first hillclimb! If it was not for the help of the talented rider I ride with, my corpse would still be there. #Bittenoffmore than hecouldchew!

[F5 Dave]

Lucky, there was some crazy weather and no rides up here for. . . Well only enduros posted bar Taupo Berm Busters.

I also had a sweet spot for no rain. Testing new to me GasGas Trialsy. Fell off in carpark then a few times later. Didn't go more than about 300m from the van. Had a blast.

Need to get the other one going so I can blood some of my mates into this.

[SVboy]

Lucky, there was some crazy weather and no rides up here for. . . Well only enduros posted bar Taupo Berm Busters.

I also had a sweet spot for no rain. Testing new to me GasGas Trialsy. Fell off in carpark then a few times later. Didn't go more than about 300m from the van. Had a blast.

Need to get the other one going so I can blood some of my mates into this.


I am tempted to get one of these but I don't think I could do it justice because of time constraints-life getting in the way again!

[F5 Dave]

I sold my 200 yrs ago for same reason. But you only need a tiny bit of land and an hour to practice doing something. It will teach skills for dirtbike. I got another (actually 2) as rides up here are a bit sparce, but also as I missed it.

[george formby]

I am tempted to get one of these but I don't think I could do it justice because of time constraints-life getting in the way again!

Do it! A bit of log on a slope will tie you in knots for months trying to perfect balance and angles. Then get a bigger log..

T'other thing I get from my trialsy is utter exhaustion after doing nothing whatsoever spectacular. They are cruel and unusual machines, love em.

[Kickaha]

Lowry Peaks was......good. The main track was 32kms of straight forward farm track-not too muddy or slippery. The weather was probably the best weather in NZ at that time! However the enduro sections required Jarvis like skills! I could not even get my bike pointed in the right direction for the first hillclimb! If it was not for the help of the talented rider I ride with, my corpse would still be there. #Bittenoffmore than hecouldchew!

Forecast looked shit and given how crap and muddy it was there last time I didn't bother, off for another ride down a river next weekend though, weather permitting


I am tempted to get one of these but I don't think I could do it justice because of time constraints-life getting in the way again!

I've had a go on a couple but I just don't have the attention span to put the time in to get good at it, I'll stick to just being mediocre on a trail bike rather than on both a Trail bike and a Trials bike

[dangerous]

off for another ride down a river next weekend though, weather permitting

WELL... my 30 MILE river circuit is now fucked... the selwyn is in flood, all that effort I put into cutting new tracks... ahhhh well... I knew it would happen, kinda hoped Id get another month or 2 out of it tho

[Kickaha]

WELL... my 30 MILE river circuit is now fucked...

Mile ? what kind of fucktarded interbred hillbilly uses miles as a measurement ?

[F5 Dave]

There's a whole country I can think of that are rearing to prove your point.

[dangerous]

Mile ? what kind of fucktarded interbred hillbilly uses miles as a measurement ?

Megero kawasaki... the trip meter is in miles mate :ar15:

[dangerous]

WELL... my 30 MILE river circuit is now fucked... the selwyn is in flood, all that effort I put into cutting new tracks... ahhhh well... I knew it would happen, kinda hoped Id get another month or 2 out of it tho

well... actually now that the level is back to the norm, after all the work that has been done to redirect the river away from farmlands... it was a rather awesome ride today, theres even areas you can treat like a Mcross circuit didnt ride as far as usual tho as some new tracks need to be forged... but hey always next weekend

[F5 Dave]

We celebrated Matariki up in the Maungatukus. Some of the Bush tracks are pretty good
Transport sections are a bit fast and dull and stoney.

Xtrainer is a world better than std, used to be skittering on that shit.

But then rode a mates 21 Beta Race. Like my GasGas, but BettaBetta. Fantastic machine. If I could touch the ground.

[SVboy]

We celebrated Matariki up in the Maungatukus. Some of the Bush tracks are pretty good
Transport sections are a bit fast and dull and stoney.

Xtrainer is a world better than std, used to be skittering on that shit.

But then rode a mates 21 Beta Race. Like my GasGas, but BettaBetta. Fantastic machine. If I could touch the ground.

I empathize. I rode a mates BETA 200rr. Great bike, just too tall!

[george formby]

Leftfield question..

Any of you fullas running mousses?

My interest has been piqued listening to Johnny Walkers commentary at Erzberg. He was talking about how the grip from soft tyres and mousses have pushed hard enduro to the level we see now.

I'm used to a soft trials tyre but they are pants in wet clay.

Anything to keep me upright..

[F5 Dave]

Tubliss is the go for trail riders. Bit like cheating. Local bikeshop will have them. Just the rear makes easy jump in traction. Haven't tried a front.

[george formby]

Tubliss is the go for trail riders. Bit like cheating.

Fair call, I'd forgot about that option.

Cheers.

[Kickaha]

But then rode a mates 21 Beta Race. Like my GasGas, but BettaBetta. Fantastic machine. If I could touch the ground.


I empathize. I rode a mates BETA 200rr. Great bike, just too tall!

Don't you shortarses know about lowering bikes ?


Leftfield question..

Any of you fullas running mousses?



nope, got Tubliss


Tubliss is the go for trail riders. Bit like cheating. Local bikeshop will have them. Just the rear makes easy jump in traction. Haven't tried a front.

Fitted one in my 1998 RMX250 along with a MotoZ Arena Hybrid recently, fuck me it's impressive, ran it at 8psi first time out on some pretty slippery stuff and it hooked up better than I thought possible, lot more feel while braking, made the front feel like shit though, might have to kit out the mighty DR143 big block to help contain the power

[F5 Dave]

There's a limit when lowering makes for a long squat bike.

[Kickaha]

There's a limit when lowering makes for a long squat bike.

I have to confess I am considering an X Trainer, I like the physically smaller size although given electric start it doesn't make as much difference, all the youtube videos telling me how shit the front end is are slightly off putting though

[F5 Dave]

Well Bryce here has a bit of a plan which improvement is substantial. Rear too.

[SVboy]

I have to confess I am considering an X Trainer, I like the physically smaller size although given electric start it doesn't make as much difference, all the youtube videos telling me how shit the front end is are slightly off putting though

Check out Geoff Ballard on YOUTUBE. He bought a 21 and was impressed enough to buy a 22 Xtrainer AND run it in a 4 day event WITHOUT modifying the suspension.

[george formby]

Check out Geoff Ballard on YOUTUBE. He bought a 21 and was impressed enough to buy a 22 Xtrainer AND run it in a 4 day event WITHOUT modifying the suspension.

Transmoto channel?

Just put it on me list of viewing.. Cheers.

Still fancy a decent trials bike with a seat, though.

Here are a couple of vids taken on trails at The Farm, where I normally ride. Done both of these and the camera does not do justice to the terrain.


https://youtu.be/Ne--rnraIto


https://youtu.be/aIyrMkkj4tY

[F5 Dave]

Check out Geoff Ballard on YOUTUBE. He bought a 21 and was impressed enough to buy a 22 Xtrainer AND run it in a 4 day event WITHOUT modifying the suspension.

And when any of us are 1/2 as talented as he is. . .

[SVboy]

Certainly those trails are so different to most of what we ride down here. Looks like perfect Xtrainer territory.

[Kickaha]

Check out Geoff Ballard on YOUTUBE. He bought a 21 and was impressed enough to buy a 22 Xtrainer AND run it in a 4 day event WITHOUT modifying the suspension.

Already watched them along with several from others saying how much better they were with front end mods and swaps

[george formby]

Certainly those trails are so different to most of what we ride down here. Looks like perfect Xtrainer territory.

I figured they would be a bit different. Torquey 300's can tractor up some horrible hills with a good rider but when it goes wrong it can go really wrong.

Weight and agility are key for me, after 4 or 5 hours on those tracks with my wee 125 4t trials bike I'm spent. 2 hours on the CRM and I'm wishing for a helicopter.

[F5 Dave]

Pre kids I'd be saying, right I need to come down and give youse guys a riding lesson, mock your easy trails , and give you all a comparison of my suspension tuning mastery to stock.

Fortunately I'm booked up for allowable weekends away so I don't have to expose myself to the obvious likely end result ego deflation.

In the absence, the takeaway message is, - I am awesome. :wari:

[Kickaha]

Pre kids I'd be saying, right I need to come down and give youse guys a riding lesson, mock your easy trails , and give you all a comparison of my suspension tuning mastery to stock.

Fortunately I'm booked up for allowable weekends away so I don't have to expose myself to the obvious likely end result ego deflation.


We're after results not excuses, 10.30 tomorrow at the pylons off Diversion road, see you there

[F5 Dave]

I'll be in maugatuks on Trials bike tomorrow. Finally got the 2nd one going so going to indoctrinate a mate into the sport.

Actually I'm cheating as he ended up with my aircooled Beta about 20 yrs ago and he still has it. But there are about 5 others lined up next.

There's an actual Trial down from where we will be do might pop in for a look see, but wanted to get some practice before deciding to compete as I'm super rusty.

[Kickaha]

Ok, next weekend at Hawarden it is then

[F5 Dave]

I'll be in maugatuks on Trials bike next week. Remember the bike about several mates lined up?

[Kickaha]

Couldn't have fucked this one up much worse


https://youtu.be/1iVAZu8T5ic

[dangerous]

Couldn't have fucked this one up much worse

OHHHH fuk me, i needed that lough, love ya old boy... that was awesome, when ya inviting me out then...

[F5 Dave]

Cool. I spent a bit of time on my side today. There's a great area to ride and Trials bikes are awesome fun to dick around on.

[SVboy]

OHHHH fuk me, i needed that lough, love ya old boy... that was awesome, when ya inviting me out then...

Lol, you would be busy that weekend! Hawarden forest should be good....as long as the river crossings are not quite as high as last year.

[Kickaha]

as long as the river crossings are not quite as high as last year.

Two crossings for you to fall off in, last year it was postponed due to rain making them impassable and there's meant to be shit weather coming

[dangerous]

Selwyns running good too, easy to cross up to where the Horata joins in, and a hell of a muddy playground at the mo...

[Kickaha]

I fuck this one up as well


https://youtu.be/PwXldW3Sa9U

[diesel pig]

The annoying thing is Kickaha is still a better dirt bike rider than me.

[F5 Dave]

That looks like a great track and has to be said the IT seems to start 1st pop.

[SVboy]

Two crossings for you to fall off in, last year it was postponed due to rain making them impassable and there's meant to be shit weather coming

Yes, I did that ride last year and the river crossings were challenging..... Kick, you need to come across to the other side of the Waimak and check out the bike park. We need you to take us thru Ashley sometime too.......

[SVboy]

Annnnnnnd Harwarden forest ride is cancelled apparently. Looking at the forecast I can see why.

[Kickaha]

Yes, I did that ride last year and the river crossings were challenging...

If you rode a full size bike the water wouldn't come up so far



. Kick, you need to come across to the other side of the Waimak and check out the bike park. We need you to take us thru Ashley sometime too.......

We used to ride Weddons ross road up to the intake and down to McLeans regularly, haven't been there for a few years now, can do the Ashley any fine weekend


Annnnnnnd Harwarden forest ride is cancelled apparently. Looking at the forecast I can see why.

Apparently due to logging more than the weather

[dangerous]

HA... going through some old mags today.... found NZs top suzuki mechanic and wellingtons top crash test dummy...

351445

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[F5 Dave]

Got back to the pits and still had snow on my leathers.

But that race rates as one of my most memorable. Was the day after the BOB and all in race with my 50 against faster 150s on a long track. I was making my way up the field with leaders in sight.

Had Foo Fighters song in my head.
Then I'm done, done, on to the next one
Done, done and I'm on to the next one.



Was 4th and went deep to run past 3rd to get over the hill. But it was a bit of debris on that line.

[Kickaha]

Was 4th and went deep to run past 3rd to get over the hill. But it was a bit of debris on that line.

Beaten once again at the BOB by the Mighty GN

[F5 Dave]

I didn't make it past warm up lap on that one. I had a little lie down and young Andy Mac ran me over. But I'm kinda glad I sat that one out after the monsoon came.

[Kickaha]

But I'm kinda glad I sat that one out after the monsoon came.

Still the worst race I ever competed in "The Big Wet" early signs of hypothermia amongst many of the finishers

[F5 Dave]

Did a Trial today. Was set up as an easy one but was surprised how awesome I was.

Mate fell off bike other bike a few times so, Result.

[dangerous]

myself and my boy went down to the river but didn't get far... in flood again, man and theres such a good track on the other side too, so had some fun in a muddy paddock... CT18 is some goooood shit...

[Kickaha]

... in flood again, man

Waimak was to the top of the jetboat ramp

Went and picked some parts up for my next Trail weapon the Legendary TF125, I have no doubt it will be passing Beta 300 in no time

[F5 Dave]

Well it is at least a 2 stroke. :banana:

[dangerous]

Waimak was to the top of the jetboat ramp

Went and picked some parts up for my next Trail weapon the Legendary TF125, I have no doubt it will be passing Beta 300 in no time

wasn't a Beta a small VHS cassette... never really took off :facepalm:

[pete376403]

wasn't a Beta a small VHS cassette... never really took off :facepalm:

VHS and Beta cassettes were a similar size but completely incompatible . Apparently Beta (Sony) was better quality but VHS (JVC and others) was better marketed.
Broadcasters used a professional version of Beta for a long time after the domestic version stopped production

[F5 Dave]

wasn't a Beta a small VHS cassette... never really took off :facepalm:
Actually Beta was initially the superior technology, but VHS was cheaper and that's what the porn industry standardised on as picture quality wasn't that high on the priorities list. So grubby little perverts like yourself sealed its fate. Sony did go on to other successful products though.

[SVboy]

I went out to the bike park on Monday. Cold but rideable. However and I shit you not, some crackhead rednecks were having a ballistic meltdown in the parking bay next to me, fists and all, so I decided a strategic retreat was the safest plan. Home I went.
I remember that BOB you guys are reminiscing about- I was marshalling on the carousel iirc and when that front hit, exposure city! I remember when Kick's Big Block chernoballed too-ouch. Not quite up there with Dangerous' FXR150 reverting to kitset state-a job worth doing is worth doing right! Too soon D?

[Kickaha]

I went out to the bike park on Monday.

What area do you call the bike park?

[dangerous]

I went out to the bike park on Monday.

... is the bike running Beta?


Not quite up there with Dangerous' FXR150 reverting to kitset state-a job worth doing is worth doing right! Too soon D?

naaaaaa... wasn't my 1st, wasn't my last... but yeah due to the lack of parts it is the small trophy

[F5 Dave]

Geez you guys are hard on gear.:laugh:

[dangerous]

Geez you guys are hard on gear.:laugh:

naaa, its all about figuring out when enough power is enough... once ya worked that out ya do a rebuild but peg it down a notch... whereas others spend weeks on the puter dividing cos signs with tans then timesing em by pie R squared minus 3 X the root of a dirty girl... hey we been racing LOL while they been wanking...

[timg]

The annoying thing is Kickaha is still a better dirt bike rider than me.
Good to see ya back :2thumbsup

[SVboy]

What area do you call the bike park?

Weedons Ross Road- down past West Melton Airfield-over the stop bank. The Cunterbury Regional council have been 'nice' enough to give us two blocks, one is down river from Weedons Ross and goes down to Mcleans Island-straight forward flowing one way single track.
Up river side there is a big tree block single trail which is great. Quite flowing but technical enough to be interesting. Also in that area is the river bank/flood plain which contains a maze of excellent technical single track. The only problem with the river bank is that it is so hard to learn what goes where! I have done it a fair bit, always following someone who knows and I just cant remember it. Alzeimers anyone?
If you stray further upstream out of the legal boundaries and avoid the Rangers, there is a good tree block above the old Willows site[RIP-been taken over by mountain bikers and Motorhomes ffs!] leading on to a block of fun flowing single trail ending at the irrigation intake where the CNUTs took down the bridge. However the intake channel is fordable usually-leading to some great tree block single trail and then onto the river roads all the way up to the Waimak Gorge, but that's more adventure bike territory.
If you feel up to it, we will be out there tomorrow at Ten. We realize you would have to slow down for us but thems the breaks....

[Kickaha]

Weedons Ross Road- down past West Melton Airfield-over the stop bank.

do you start by riding back to the stop bank and heading off into the trees on the right ? we used to ride that quite often always to the intake and back and then down to McLeans and back

We're doing the other side tomorrow starting about 12.30 as I have work until 12

How about doing the Ashley the following weekend ?

[F5 Dave]

Ahh why don't you cunns live closer and bring your accessible riding area with you?

Probably Trials riding this weekend as our manuatu ride postponed with the recent rain drenching the area north of here

[dangerous]

shit bugger fuck damn... spent the morning at Dons aka pitlane (hes a farking great guy, winges a lot be he's allowed to hes earnt that at his age) you know tyres chains brakes hand guards and bloody Buell puntchers etc... so missed ya ride thanks SVboy.
got the KDX sorted and off to the river NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO... no fun for dangerous... the river is still up and has washed away my 30K track, its all river now, gona take a lot f bush bashing to forge a new track...

[Kickaha]

Todays ride didn't end as well as it could have, after showing everyone the obvious superiority of the Mighty IT200 it appears the pulsar coil has died, I hear Dave has some experience rewinding things, does anyone have his address ?


https://youtu.be/KpKxZy7e2pU

[F5 Dave]

He no leeive here anymore. I'm Acmidd an exchange student from Cameroon .


Try bodge a GN250 one in there.

[dangerous]

Todays ride didn't end as well as it could have, after showing everyone the obvious superiority of the Mighty IT200 it appears the pulsar coil has died, I hear Dave has some experience rewinding things, does anyone have his address ?

hahaha... he "fucking dered"

ya need to watch ya following distance Kickaha LMFAO

[Kickaha]

Hadn't done this track before, ridden past it a few times without knowing it was there though


https://youtu.be/w76qi2JVzIc

[SVboy]

do you start by riding back to the stop bank and heading off into the trees on the right ? we used to ride that quite often always to the intake and back and then down to McLeans and back

We're doing the other side tomorrow starting about 12.30 as I have work until 12

How about doing the Ashley the following weekend ?

I imagine Ashley will be out now the mighty IT has an issue. Let me know if it is still on and I will see if the boys are keen. VERY impressed with the tow Beta, it hardly noticed the load on the back as it swept past that truck.
Does that new track you found branch off the main track in the forest? Approx where about?

[Kickaha]

I imagine Ashley will be out now the mighty IT has an issue. Let me know if it is still on and I will see if the boys are keen. VERY impressed with the tow Beta, it hardly noticed the load on the back as it swept past that truck.


Still have the RMX and Big Block DR, but feeling a bit shit, tested negative for the rona so far though so will see in a another couple of days

75kmh being towed, used way more gas he went onto reserves