The alternative Waikato ADV riders thread

[Keithf]

In the alternative Waikato ADV rider thread you can discuss anything you like that is vaguely related to riding ADV bikes in the Waikato. There are no rules except the requirement to treat fellow contributers and their opinions with dignity and respect.

[Keithf]

Plenty of views but no takers?:Oi:

[bart]

Plenty of views but no takers?:Oi:

You lost everyone with the dignity and respect bit...

[Keithf]

I thought i had them there. Some nice picks there btw. I even recognise some of those tracks.

[oneblackflag]

Plenty of views but no takers?:Oi:

Hey mate good on ya trying to start another thread. (Still reckon it should of had the chit chat title:lol:)

Post some ride reports im into ride reports, haven't been up past Port Waikato on the coast, bit more urban, or still some good roads?

Next time you're heading down the coast i'll come for a ride woth ya:niceone:

[oneblackflag]

Oh and what dont you like about th TR?

[10bikekid]

Good on ya, but IMHO you guys should have stood the ground and carried on there, probably best to Ignore the constipated Richard head troll in question, I'm from Auckland and have been on more of the recent waikato rides originating from that thread than yours truly so really wouldn't take any notice of his comments. :no:

Will put this thread on my watch list anyway and participate if I have anything to offer :niceone:

[oneblackflag]

Good on ya, but IMHO you guys should have stood the ground and carried on there, probably best to Ignore the constipated Richard head troll in question, I'm from Auckland and have been on more of the recent waikato rides originating from that thread than yours truly so really wouldn't take any notice of his comments. :no:

Will put this thread on my watch list anyway and participate if I have anything to offer :niceone:

Yea, well just being relatively new, wasnt sure how many were gonna come out of the woodwork and suport him. Don't wanna piss of guys I'm planning on riding with. My initial impression was hes an old fuckwit and a right snooze:sleep:

[10bikekid]

Yea, well just being relatively new, wasnt sure how many were gonna come out of the woodwork and suport him. Don't wanna piss of guys I'm planning on riding with. My initial impression was hes an old fuckwit and a right snooze:sleep:

Lol, perhaps you should get a job as a personality profiler. I cant fault your impression :shutup:

[oneblackflag]

Lol, perhaps you should get a job as a personality profiler. I cant fault your impression :shutup:

To be fair I've seen his post's in other threads :psst:.... Not too many dots to join:rolleyes:

[10bikekid]

To be fair I've seen his post's in other threads :psst:.... Not too many dots to join:rolleyes:



So its not rocket Science then :laugh:

[oneblackflag]

Not wanting to one up you but I've observed similar even on other sites, Richard is good description :msn-wink:

:killingmeMust spread more rep....

[10bikekid]

I am away this weekend on a road ride down to Wanganui but must make an effort to catch up with you guys on my return, some excellent gravel out Waikato way:headbang: and some decent company wouldn't go astray either.

Signing off for now

[oneblackflag]

I am away this weekend on a road ride down to Wanganui but must make an effort to catch up with you guys on my return, some excellent gravel out Waikato way:headbang: and some decent company wouldn't go astray either.

Signing off for now

Yea could always meet at the turn off to Port Waikato or something if your coming from the big smoke.

[Keithf]

I have a plan to go down to Kawhia and back via Port Waikato Klondyke road and down the coast roads one day soon-but not the next two weekends


Yea could always meet at the turn off to Port Waikato or something if your coming from the big smoke.

[Keithf]

It is a great bike really but - but a bit of a compromise in some ways for me. I want somethiing that I could ride a trail ride and is comfy enough to ride long distances on the road.....hard ask really.


Oh and what dont you like about th TR?

[Keithf]

You are probably right there :yes:



Good on ya, but IMHO you guys should have stood the ground and carried on there, probably best to Ignore the constipated Richard head troll in question, I'm from Auckland and have been on more of the recent waikato rides originating from that thread than yours truly so really wouldn't take any notice of his comments. :no:

Will put this thread on my watch list anyway and participate if I have anything to offer :niceone:

[10bikekid]

Yea could always meet at the turn off to Port Waikato or something if your coming from the big smoke.


I have a plan to go down to Kawhia and back via Port Waikato Klondyke road and down the coast roads one day soon-but not the next two weekends

Sounds good to me, with some notice will sign up for that :scooter:

[10bikekid]

It is a great bike really but - but a bit of a compromise in some ways for me. I want somethiing that I could ride a trail ride and is comfy enough to ride long distances on the road.....hard ask really.

It is a hard ask, I'm leaning towards needing 3 bikes to achieve this in regard to ADV riding, but so far that KTM300EXC will have to remain a dream :weep:

PS, A number of bikes saves you having to do tire changes as well as you pick the bike with the right tires for the job at hand, And I'm not keen heavy more powerful bikes running Knobbies :no:

[Oscar]

Good on ya, but IMHO you guys should have stood the ground and carried on there, probably best to Ignore the constipated Richard head troll in question, I'm from Auckland and have been on more of the recent waikato rides originating from that thread than yours truly so really wouldn't take any notice of his comments. :no:

Will put this thread on my watch list anyway and participate if I have anything to offer :niceone:

Gee, there's a lot of dignity and respect there, isn't there?
Or is that off topic?

[Oscar]

Yea, well just being relatively new, wasnt sure how many were gonna come out of the woodwork and suport him. Don't wanna piss of guys I'm planning on riding with. My initial impression was hes an old fuckwit and a right snooze:sleep:

I see you're another internet warrior and in the same town as me.
Perhaps we should arrange for you to repeat your comments in person?

[oneblackflag]

Gee, there's a lot of dignity and respect there, isn't there?
Or is that off topic?

Well you hadn't offered an oppinion.... Or did you miss read the OP?

[oneblackflag]

I see you're another internet warrior and in the same town as me.
Perhaps we should arrange for you to repeat your comments in person?

I'm sure we'll meet. Is that some kind of vaild threat? Do you get out of your tin can often enough?

[Oscar]

I'm sure we'll meet. Is that some kind of vaild threat? Do you get out of your tin can often enough?

I'm just curious to see if you'd address me in those terms in person.

You won't of course - you are obviously a nice enough guy, you just have a tendancy to be internet blow hard.

[oneblackflag]

I'm just curious to see if you'd address me in those terms in person.

You won't of course - you are obviously a nice enough guy, you just have a tendancy to be internet blow hard.

Tell ya what Oscar I'll be as pleasant as punch. Untill you start your Alfa male shit.... Then yes I'd have no problem addressing you in the appropriate manner.

[10bikekid]

I feel like I'm back in the School yard :Pokey:, but in respect of Kieth will leave that (however much fun it might be:woohoo:) out in here now

Back to talking about every we like in a nice way :eek:

[Oscar]

Tell ya what Oscar I'll be as pleasant as punch. Untill you start your Alfa male shit.... Then yes I'd have no problem addressing you in the appropriate manner.

You really are a blow hard.
Care to point out any "Alfa (sic) male shit" that I've posted?

My original comment was
Um, why don't you guys start a I wanna new bike thread?

Real chest thumping stuff...:facepalm:

[10bikekid]

It is a great bike really but - but a bit of a compromise in some ways for me. I want somethiing that I could ride a trail ride and is comfy enough to ride long distances on the road.....hard ask really.


You really are a blow hard.
Care to point out any "Alfa (sic) male shit" that I've posted?

My original comment was
Um, why don't you guys start a I wanna new bike thread?

Real chest thumping stuff...:facepalm:

Would you care to perhaps share your opinion on what Kieth commented on, I would be interested in your point of view :corn:

[Oscar]

Would you care to perhaps share your opinion on what Kieth commented on, I would be interested in your point of view :corn:

Used one at the Waiouru ride last year.
Very good allrounder, nicest iteration of the F650 donk, but pricey.

[10bikekid]

Used one at the Waiouru ride last year.
Very good allrounder, nicest iteration of the F650 donk, but pricey.

Its a hard road to find the perfect bike but they seem close, :yes:

Someone mentioned the BMW450X, the yanks rave about them and I near bought one till I read something about the rear air shock or something.

Have Given up on the KTM off road apart from low tide beach and gravel as it keeps trying to spit me off :shit:

[dino3310]

It is a great bike really but - but a bit of a compromise in some ways for me. I want somethiing that I could ride a trail ride and is comfy enough to ride long distances on the road.....hard ask really.

I think every one bike owner has the same dilemma thats where my XR is a reasonable for a in the middle bike... just a change of tires get the bling of and its a trail weapon.... change the tires back chuck the bling on and its a gravel weapon.
weapon meaning in the hands of a good rider... not me :lol:

[10bikekid]

I think every one bike owner has the same dilemma thats where my XR is a reasonable for a in the middle bike... just a change of tires get the bling of and its a trail weapon.... change the tires back chuck the bling on and its a gravel weapon.
weapon meaning in the hands of a good rider... not me :lol:

Spare set of wheels, superplush seat and perhaps a clip on super fairing and you'd be in heaven.

Re; Riding, your just mature and responsible:Police:, some of the rest of us not so much :no::laugh:

[dino3310]

not mature, just a nana thats to scared to fall off:laugh:

[Oscar]

Its a hard road to find the perfect bike but they seem close, :yes:

Someone mentioned the BMW450X, the yanks rave about them and I near bought one till I read something about the rear air shock or something.

Have Given up on the KTM off road apart from low tide beach and gravel as it keeps trying to spit me off :shit:

All mid sized Adv bikes suffer in comparison to the DR650.
The comments on the TR were along the lines that for that money you could have a DR, a pipe, luggage, big tank and change, lots of change.

[10bikekid]

All mid sized Adv bikes suffer in comparison to the DR650.
The comments on the TR were along the lines that for that money you could have a DR, a pipe, luggage, big tank and change, lots of change.

Sadly the masses are often boringly right<_<, but looking at our bike list neither of us proscribe to that to much:scratch:

[10bikekid]

not mature, just a nana thats to scared to fall off:laugh:

Wisdom, Crass-hoper :confused:

[oneblackflag]

You really are a blow hard.
Care to point out any "Alfa (sic) male shit" that I've posted?

My original comment was
Um, why don't you guys start a I wanna new bike thread?

Real chest thumping stuff...:facepalm:

Yes that was your "original" comment, plenty more after that that show your ture colors, then the red rep; I wont be quoting them. I think it's fair to say we all blew a bit hard for a while, it is the internets after all.

Hopefully we can all just get along from now on aye. I am actually interested in your Adv ride Leason, would be good to get a few pointers :yes:

[MisterD]

All mid sized Adv bikes suffer in comparison to the DR650.

That's the sort of wisdom I want to hear...soon as I can get some time away from work, kids and overdue DIY to test ride a couple, there's going to be some big wheels parked next to my scoots.

Unless anyone wants to take the opportunity to talk me in a different direction?

[oneblackflag]

I think every one bike owner has the same dilemma thats where my XR is a reasonable for a in the middle bike... just a change of tires get the bling of and its a trail weapon.... change the tires back chuck the bling on and its a gravel weapon.
weapon meaning in the hands of a good rider... not me :lol:

Yea might just have to save me pennies and have 2 bikes, the WR does most I want just lacks the oomfh out on the road and is possibly a little heavy for a trail bike with under 30 ponies.

[Danger Dave]

Unless anyone wants to take the opportunity to talk me in a different direction?

You could always stand out from the crowd and buy my KLX650R :shifty:

[oneblackflag]

You could always stand out from the crowd and buy my KLX650R :shifty:

Now that looked like a weapon when I saw it :yes:

[MisterD]

You could always stand out from the crowd and buy my KLX650R :shifty:

Unfortunately, since I've been fucking about for decade on a learners licence, that's not really an option.

[Oscar]

That's the sort of wisdom I want to hear...soon as I can get some time away from work, kids and overdue DIY to test ride a couple, there's going to be some big wheels parked next to my scoots.

Unless anyone wants to take the opportunity to talk me in a different direction?

It's purely from the money point of view.
A TR or 690 is a far better bike, but for the cost of a new 690, you could nearly get two DR650s.

[MisterD]

It's purely from the money point of view.
A TR or 690 is a far better bike, but for the cost of a new 690, you could nearly get two DR650s.

This, I understand, but as you recommended elsewhere get the dropping it every five minutes out of the way on something cheap-er and light-er. Plus at $7k for a used on, there's money spare for some suspension upgrades a bigger tank and a second set of wheels.

I should pull finger in time for your inaugural newbie tour.

[Oscar]

I should pull finger in time for your inaugural newbie tour.

We're trying to make Adv Riding a regular thang at HMCC.

[oneblackflag]

We're trying to make Adv Riding a regular thang at HMCC.

Cool, would be nice to have regular organized group rides.:niceone:

[oneblackflag]

Im about to prep my bike for the weekend; some numpty tightend the shit out of the oil plug before I brought it:pinch:, last change I just had to flip the bike over.... Just went and got some 'bolt extractor sockets', the plan is to put one on a breaker bar and give it hell. :ar15:

Any tips before I do this? Yes I do have a new oil plug since the old one will be destroyed.

[Oscar]

Im about to prep my bike for the weekend; some numpty tightend the shit out of the oil plug before I brought it:pinch:, last change I just had to flip the bike over.... Just went and got some 'bolt extractor sockets', the plan is to put one on a breaker bar and give it hell. :ar15:

Any tips before I do this? Yes I do have a new oil plug since the old one will be destroyed.

Try:


A smart tap on the head, or
Heating it

[oneblackflag]

Try:


A smart tap on the head, or
Heating it


Ta. Will tap it, dont want to heat it to much though wont that damage some seals or something?

[CrazyFrog]

Im about to prep my bike for the weekend; some numpty tightend the shit out of the oil plug before I brought it:pinch:, last change I just had to flip the bike over.... Just went and got some 'bolt extractor sockets', the plan is to put one on a breaker bar and give it hell. :ar15:

Any tips before I do this? Yes I do have a new oil plug since the old one will be destroyed.

Yup, what Oscar said. Get the engine nice and warm, go for 15-30 min ride first, or heat sump plug area with heat gun for 5 mins.
If you really need to use a breaker bar because it's so tight, then you risk stripping the alloy case threads before the steel sump plug ever gets damaged. In which case you'll need a helicoil kit, not a new sump plug.

Heat should do the trick and please use a new crush washer when you re-install sump plug.

[oneblackflag]

Yup, what Oscar said. Get the engine nice and warm, go for 15-30 min ride first, or heat sump plug area with heat gun for 5 mins.
If you really need to use a breaker bar because it's so tight, then you risk stripping the alloy case threads before the steel sump plug ever gets damaged. In which case you'll need a helicoil kit, not a new sump plug.

Heat should do the trick and please use a new crush washer when you re-install sump plug.

Oki doki. Yes have new washer.
The local garage wasn't interested in the job at all..... Even Boyds were iffy about it.

[MisterD]

Ta. Will tap it, dont want to heat it to much though wont that damage some seals or something?

You shouldn't have to heat it too much, Ally expands something like 5 times as much as steel per degree.

[Night Falcon]

Oki doki. Yes have new washer.
The local garage wasn't interested in the job at all..... Even Boyds were iffy about it.

if its that tight the PO might have already cross threaded it for ya :facepalm: good luck

[oneblackflag]

if its that tight the PO might have already cross threaded it for ya :facepalm: good luck

Yeah if I don't post the results.... I've put my head in a vice...:bye:

[Waihou Thumper]

We have gone from all out war to hugs and kisses...Nice recovery. Perhaps we could use you guys in
The UN....Nice work! :)
It is amazing what a bit of dialogue can do....Pity, I was looking forward to a good adventure Rant....:facepalm:

[oneblackflag]

We have gone from all out war to hugs and kisses...Nice recovery. Perhaps we could use you guys in
The UN....Nice work! :)
It is amazing what a bit of dialogue can do....Pity, I was looking forward to a good adventure Rant....:facepalm:

Splitting seems to work... :rolleyes: maybe its the answer for the Ukraine...

[oneblackflag]

On the oil plug front...

Knocked the bugger off! Heated the oil skiding round in the gravel, wacked on one of those bolt breakers; a big steal tube gave me enouch torque :yes:. Highly recommend those bolt breaker sockets.

[Keithf]

Clearly someone got to Oscar and made sure he took his medication. Hopefully someone can do the same with Putin and his cronies



We have gone from all out war to hugs and kisses...Nice recovery. Perhaps we could use you guys in
The UN....Nice work! :)
It is amazing what a bit of dialogue can do....Pity, I was looking forward to a good adventure Rant....:facepalm:

[10bikekid]

Clearly someone got to Oscar and made sure he took his medication. Hopefully someone can do the same with Putin and his cronies

Must not :shutup: must not :shutup: :D

[Oscar]

Clearly someone got to Oscar and made sure he took his medication. Hopefully someone can do the same with Putin and his cronies

Don't push your luck, pal.

[10bikekid]

Don't push your luck, pal.

Come on Oscar you got to see the funny side:yes: and threats aren't cool around here :no:

[Oscar]

Come on Oscar you got to see the funny side:yes: and threats aren't cool around here :no:

Neither are trolls.
So lets try and stay on topic.

[10bikekid]

Neither are trolls.
So lets try and stay on topic.

Wrong thread and wouldn't you be the Troll here :spanking:

[Keithf]

It's Ok Oscar. I understand everything now after finding this definition of curmudgeon. We clearlyy need to make allowances for you.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curmudgeon


Don't push your luck, pal.

[10bikekid]

It's Ok Oscar. I understand everything now after finding this definition of curmudgeon. We clearlyy need to make allowances for you.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curmudgeon

That's the spirit, call off the UN peace keepers, yes there was a break out but we're all good now :sweatdrop

BTW Just to prove am slightly worthy of being here, passing through the Waikato tomorrow, will stop for gas and carry on South heading for the Forgotten Highway :woohoo:

[Keithf]

Me to. Need to nip down and check up on my parents in Raglan.

QUOTE=10bikekid;1130689981]That's the spirit, call off the UN peace keepers, yes there was a break out but we're all good now :sweatdrop

BTW Just to prove am slightly worthy of being here, passing through the Waikato tomorrow, will stop for gas and carry on South heading for the Forgotten Highway :woohoo:[/QUOTE]

[10bikekid]

Me to. Need to nip down and check up on my parents in Raglan.

QUOTE=10bikekid;1130689981]That's the spirit, call off the UN peace keepers, yes there was a break out but we're all good now :sweatdrop

BTW Just to prove am slightly worthy of being here, passing through the Waikato tomorrow, will stop for gas and carry on South heading for the Forgotten Highway :woohoo:[/QUOTE]

Cool, will be at the BP Autobarn Mcdonalds about 8am for breakfast if your around (Red Aprillia Tuono and A CB1000 BIG )

[Oscar]

Wrong thread and wouldn't you be the Troll here :spanking:

Nope.
It's just you and your buddy Keith trying to wind people up.

It's actually pretty boring.

[Oscar]

It's Ok Oscar. I understand everything now after finding this definition of curmudgeon. We clearlyy need to make allowances for you.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curmudgeon

Good for you.
Aren't you clever?

So why don't you wise up and stop trying to make trouble?

[Kaituna]

Good for you.
Aren't you clever?

So why don't you wise up and stop trying to make trouble?
Group hug. :)

[Oscar]

Group hug. :)

Homo......

[Waihou Thumper]

Homo......

That's disgusting! :spanking:
This is a non judgmental site for all New Zealanders.....
Come on now, play nice.....

only the klr riders are homos....geez...:shake:

[Kaituna]

Homo......

You and I both know that you like a bit of tight asian ass :)

[Oscar]

That's disgusting! :spanking:
This is a non judgmental site for all New Zealanders.....
Come on now, play nice.....

only the klr riders are homos....geez...:shake:

It's alright, I know him.
He's as queer as a $3 note.

[Keithf]

Sorry - missed that - moving furniture before I was allowed out. I'll have to put this trip on my list of things to do




Cool, will be at the BP Autobarn Mcdonalds about 8am for breakfast if your around (Red Aprillia Tuono and A CB1000 BIG )[/QUOTE]

[Keithf]

I'm so sorry Oscar old buddy, you delicate flower you; I have been completely out of line. For some reason, based on your obnoxious comments and your feeble attempts at keyboard bully boy tactics, here was me thinking that you were the one making trouble!:bleh:



Good for you.
Aren't you clever?

So why don't you wise up and stop trying to make trouble?

[Waihou Thumper]

I'm so sorry Oscar old buddy, you delicate flower you; I have been completely out of line. For some reason, based on your obnoxious comments and your feeble attempts at keyboard bully boy tactics, here was me thinking that you were the one making trouble!:bleh:


Plenty of toys in the cot mate, Let it be, move on, concentrate on your ride, riding.
Awfully monotonous...Might forgive, you ride a Husky, albeit not a real one...aye...:bleh:

[Kaituna]

I'm so sorry Oscar old buddy, you delicate flower you; I have been completely out of line. For some reason, based on your obnoxious comments and your feeble attempts at keyboard bully boy tactics, here was me thinking that you were the one making trouble!:bleh:

Oscars actually a bloody good bloke in real life. (caveat; keep hands and limbs away from his mouth when you feed him).

[Keithf]

Ok it is probably about time to post something of a report from a ride around the Waikato here. I have been playing with Google tracks and google maps to see if I can use an android phone as my GPS. Probably can but I haven't had time to have a good play and work out how to make it work.
So attached is the track of my ride today and some stats. Ok I ride like a bit of a nana. Also met a couple of guys at Te Uku doing a recce for the Raglan Adventure ride in a couple of weeks. Te Uku has come a long way - you can get coffee!

Basically went to Waitetuna via
Klondyke Road
Port Waikato/Waikaretu/Waingaro to Te Uku
Did the Waitetuna Valley/Limeworks/Old Mountain Road circut and then back to the big smoke via Ngaruawahia, and up the west side of the river (a slight detour around Hampton Downs) and then back onto the motorway at Pokeno as by this stage it was 4ish and I had promised to be home by 2pm. In between I managed a mercy dash to Raglan as my mother's car had broken down. She seemed more concerned about her bridge game than the car. Gravel is a dissapearing comodity in this part of the world.


https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-UUzzFzCSDURkhBeTdIakZkX3c/edit

Created by Google My Tracks on Android
Name: March8
Activity type: driving
Description: -
Total distance: 369.70 km (229.7 mi)
Total time: 5:51:43
Moving time: 5:49:00
Average speed: 63.07 km/h (39.2 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 63.56 km/h (39.5 mi/h)
Max speed: 114.77 km/h (71.3 mi/h)
Average pace: 0:57 min/km (1:32 min/mi)
Average moving pace: 0:57 min/km (1:31 min/mi)
Fastest pace: 0:31 min/km (0:50 min/mi)
Max elevation: 413 m (1356 ft)
Min elevation: 30 m (98 ft)
Elevation gain: 3690 m (12105 ft)
Max grade: 563 %
Min grade: -31 %
Recorded: 8/03/2014 9:29AM


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[Oscar]

I'm so sorry Oscar old buddy, you delicate flower you; I have been completely out of line. For some reason, based on your obnoxious comments and your feeble attempts at keyboard bully boy tactics, here was me thinking that you were the one making trouble!:bleh:

Nope, as usual you missed the point.
Peace had broken out but you went right on being a wanker.

[Waihou Thumper]

by this stage it was 4ish and I had promised to be home by 2pm.



Nice report....You know what, I can tell you had a good day out...:laugh:
How the hell can you look at your watch AND change gear at the same time, HUH?
People just don't understand....Geez!

[Keithf]

That conforms it, as far as i am concrned your're just an oxygen thief.


Nope, as usual you missed the point.
Peace had broken out but you went right on being a wanker.

[Keithf]

I did, thanks


Nice report....You know what, I can tell you had a good day out...:laugh:
How the hell can you look at your watch AND change gear at the same time, HUH?
People just don't understand....Geez!

[Waihou Thumper]

I did, thanks

The Terra had an okay write up?
I saw it and thought? Naa.....No spokes..
How do you find it?

And as far as the big...O is concerend, (Not Roy..:)...)
Ignore mate, move right along......
Beam him up.....(you know about that..contact Scottie....)

[Oscar]

That conforms it, as far as i am concrned your're just an oxygen thief.

I don't really care what you think - I'm not the one who is continuing the silliness.
I made my peace with the other two, and you need to get over yourself.

[oneblackflag]

Nice ride Keith, beaut day for it.

[Keithf]

It's a ok bike really, it handles the gravel and stuff ok and holds the road ok as well. It suits me in most respects at the momment as it is a long time since i rode a road bike regularly and I wasn't really sure what I wanted. Still not but I am veering towards the road oriented adv bike vs the more hard core dirt version.


The Terra had an okay write up?
I saw it and thought? Naa.....No spokes..
How do you find it?

And as far as the big...O is concerend, (Not Roy..:)...)
Ignore mate, move right along......
Beam him up.....(you know about that..contact Scottie....)

[10bikekid]

Sorry - missed that - moving furniture before I was allowed out. I'll have to put this trip on my list of things to do



Cool, will be at the BP Autobarn Mcdonalds about 8am for breakfast if your around (Red Aprillia Tuono and A CB1000 BIG )[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Keithf;1130690275]Ok it is probably about time to post something of a report from a ride around the Waikato here. I have been playing with Google tracks and google maps to see if I can use an android phone as my GPS. Probably can but I haven't had time to have a good play and work out how to make it work.
So attached is the track of my ride today and some stats. Ok I ride like a bit of a nana. Also met a couple of guys at Te Uku doing a recce for the Raglan Adventure ride in a couple of weeks. Te Uku has come a long way - you can get coffee!

Basically went to Waitetuna via
Klondyke Road
Port Waikato/Waikaretu/Waingaro to Te Uku
Did the Waitetuna Valley/Limeworks/Old Mountain Road circut and then back to the big smoke via Ngaruawahia, and up the west side of the river (a slight detour around Hampton Downs) and then back onto the motorway at Pokeno as by this stage it was 4ish and I had promised to be home by 2pm. In between I managed a mercy dash to Raglan as my mother's car had broken down. She seemed more concerned about her bridge game than the car. Gravel is a dissapearing comodity in this part of the world.


https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-UUzzFzCSDURkhBeTdIakZkX3c/edit

Created by Google My Tracks on Android
Name: March8
Activity type: driving
Description: -
Total distance: 369.70 km (229.7 mi)
Total time: 5:51:43
Moving time: 5:49:00
Average speed: 63.07 km/h (39.2 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 63.56 km/h (39.5 mi/h)
Max speed: 114.77 km/h (71.3 mi/h)
Average pace: 0:57 min/km (1:32 min/mi)
Average moving pace: 0:57 min/km (1:31 min/mi)
Fastest pace: 0:31 min/km (0:50 min/mi)
Max elevation: 413 m (1356 ft)
Min elevation: 30 m (98 ft)
Elevation gain: 3690 m (12105 ft)
Max grade: 563 %
Min grade: -31 %
Recorded: 8/03/2014 9:29AM


]/QUOTE]

Nice report, I'll have a go with the Whanganui Via Forgotten Highway then, What I will say is that having done the Forgotten Highway several times before and in both direction on the KTM, I did not realize how bad the road is from Taumanui to Whangamoma if your on a road bike, gravel and stone littered corners rock falls and a gravel section of smooth road with a fine gravel sprinkling were you couldn't use the brakes or the throttle with 1000cc and road brakes and tires.
As I said didn't notice on an ADV bike from memory was going up to 90kph faster (on the gravel sections at least)
Still had lots of fun anyway hanging on for grim death at a relative snails pace.

created by seat of the pants guestimation
Name march8-9
Activity riding
Description
Total distance 1,168km
Total time 46.5hrs
Moving time 12.9222hrs
Average speed 25km/h
moving speed 90km/h
Max speed (190kph on the Japanese speed limiter)
Max elevation 1623m bikes 2322m riders
recorded 10/03/14

[Night Falcon]

for those of us living their adventure riding vicariously, I appreciate the reports and photos lads :corn:.

[Keithf]

I'll keep that in mind:-)


for those of us living their adventure riding vicariously, I appreciate the reports and photos lads :corn:.

[Keithf]

How did you manage that!

Sounds like I will have to put that on my list of things to do.

Max elevation 1623m bikes 2322m riders
recorded 10/03/14[/QUOTE]

[oneblackflag]

Nice report, I'll have a go with the Whanganui Via Forgotten Highway then, What I will say is that having done the Forgotten Highway several times before and in both direction on the KTM, I did not realize how bad the road is from Taumanui to Whangamoma if your on a road bike, gravel and stone littered corners rock falls and a gravel section of smooth road with a fine gravel sprinkling were you couldn't use the brakes or the throttle with 1000cc and road brakes and tires.
As I said didn't notice on an ADV bike from memory was going up to 90kph faster (on the gravel sections at least)
Still had lots of fun anyway hanging on for grim death at a relative snails pace.

created by seat of the pants guestimation
Name march8-9
Activity riding
Description
Total distance 1,168km
Total time 46.5hrs
Moving time 12.9222hrs
Average speed 25km/h
moving speed 90km/h
Max speed (190kph on the Japanese speed limiter)
Max elevation 1623m bikes 2322m riders
recorded 10/03/14

Hey nice report. Nice bike too :niceone:
wanna get down that way soon myself.

[Kaituna]

Hey nice report. Nice bike too :niceone:
wanna get down that way soon myself.

Hey mate, i should be ride fit in a couple of weeks and will be keen to do the forgotten highway with you.

[oneblackflag]

Hey mate, i should be ride fit in a couple of weeks and will be keen to do the forgotten highway with you.

Too meke bro, choice :niceone: keen as..... Dino's been yabbering about the 42nd :innocent: so maybe we could do that the same time.

[Kaituna]

Too meke bro, choice :niceone: keen as..... Dino's been yabbering about the 42nd :innocent: so maybe we could do that the same time.
Ill have to see how my scapula holds out. Been five weeks since. I broke it so technically still broken until ten weeks. Still, whats a little broken bone eh?

[oneblackflag]

Ill have to see how my scapula holds out. Been five weeks since. I broke it so technically still broken until ten weeks. Still, whats a little broken bone eh?

She'll be right, but yea may be just sticking to the hard stuff for now huh :baby::whistle:

[10bikekid]

How did you manage that!

Sounds like I will have to put that on my list of things to do.

Max elevation 1623m bikes 2322m riders
recorded 10/03/14[/QUOTE]

You guys will love it, 164ks of corners and roads ADV bike were designed for
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Pic's 1623m about 14degC & 2322m 5degC at National Park MT Ruapehui on the way home from Whanganui and you can see the road below snaking its way to the base. one of the best 6ks of road around (when its not covered in snow) you see the bottom in pic 3 and how far in comes up in 4 twising all the way on billard smouth cambered corners :banana:

[10bikekid]

Hey nice report. Nice bike too :niceone:
wanna get down that way soon myself.

Ta mate, as I said you'l enjoy :drool:

[Keithf]

I'd be keen as well. Before it gets too cold:-)


Ta mate, as I said you'l enjoy :drool:

[oneblackflag]

I'd be keen as well. Before it gets too cold:-)

:cool: I'd like to see that husky in action (just read a good shootout on it, KTM 690 and the KLR 650).

[Keithf]

This weekend is more than likely out and next weekend I am going on an organised ride... but afterwards should be ok.



:cool: I'd like to see that husky in action (just read a good shootout on it, KTM 690 and the KLR 650).

[Kaituna]

This weekend is more than likely out and next weekend I am going on an organised ride... but afterwards should be ok.
Hopefully my shoulder should be a bit better in a couple of weeks too so I could be a starter. ............onanism lol oscar :)

[oneblackflag]

:psst: Nice day and I had little else to do, so I thought I'd do a bit of adv.

Forgot to turn on the tracking thingy so you'll just have to use a map and provided road names If you want to try these roads... They link up pretty easy and were quite bloodly good:woohoo: not far from Hamilton or even Auckland, haven't seen anyone else mentioning them:scratch:

Started the adv from Story road off Tahuna rd, some nice twisty seal in this area thats worth riding too. First 'good' road was Matahuru rd; nice twisty seal soon turns to gravel with just the right amount of sweepers and tight corners:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7317/13120484684_9f681b0d67_z.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2804/13120496205_5b106aa1b5_z.jpg
^^Would be nice if it was "No cars.." too
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https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2609/13120454535_e975c80779.jpg

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You come out on to SH27... I headed North to North rd... Not a bad little rd; was very considerate to a guy riding a Horse. From there up to Okaeria rd where I planed to do some riding in Maramarua Forest, no luck; all gates closed... always? Every forest I've been to lately is shut off.

Headed South to Matahuru rd/ vally. Cool road, leads to the start/ end of Hapuakohe walkway (never knew it existed, looks good)
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7429/13120620013_0573fbc482.jpg
^ Doesn't say no bikes....:devil2:
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2105/13121705573_785600a8b8_c.jpg

South futher to Tahuna rd again, then on to Waiti rd (favorite of thr day) this ones tight and windey gravel then opens up to an awesome view out over the Hauraki Plains.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3720/13120188955_5b92ff8900.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7425/13120296733_f600a2a9ab_c.jpg

From there along Old Hill Road... Twisty one lane seal... got a bit carried away here, started 'backing it in' to corners Motard style :facepalm: fun; watch out for the locals who love to cut corners...

Then to Tahuna and Quine rd, more twisties to get carried away with:eek:

Then home James... 200ks and an empty tank.

Was good to get out and explore more of the area near where I grew up, I was surprised I hadn't done all these in the car growing up.

Think this report is long? Wait till I do some real epic shit....:bleh:

[10bikekid]

Very nice pic's , must learn how to do those, but must I point today was a work day <_<

I had to do my ride after hours :pinch:

[oneblackflag]

Very nice pic's , must learn how to do those, but must I point today was a work day <_<

I had to do my ride after hours :pinch:

Yes work... How I miss it so. I had spinal surgery and had to be in bed for 3 months, hasn't been successful but is ok enough to ride.... I have a very labour intencive job so cant go back to work, in limbo land at the momemt while new scans are done and results come in etc; most likely more surgery then another 3 months in bed... Making the most of my riding time now. Can you believe how slow things move in the medical system? It's going to end up wasting a year of my career.

Photo thing isn't to hard, just need to upload them to somethimg like flicker or here on KB and use the URL instead of the attachments thingy.

[Kaituna]

Good ride report and pics dude. Much jelous!

[oneblackflag]

Good ride report and pics dude. Much jelous!

Only a couple more weeks mate. Hang in there;)

Thanks

[Keithf]

Awesome-more roads for me to have a play on relatively close to home...I often nip down the motorway or the back roads from here south and back up via Miranda and Maraetai- I can easily add some of these roads in.


[QUOTE=oneblackflag;1130692733]:psst: Nice day and I had little else to do, so I thought I'd do a bit of adv.

[Keithf]

Thats no good- Hopefully round two works out ok. Nice picks- BTW



Yes work... How I miss it so. I had spinal surgery and had to be in bed for 3 months, hasn't been successful but is ok enough to ride.... I have a very labour intencive job so cant go back to work, in limbo land at the momemt while new scans are done and results come in etc; most likely more surgery then another 3 months in bed... Making the most of my riding time now. Can you believe how slow things move in the medical system? It's going to end up wasting a year of my career.

Photo thing isn't to hard, just need to upload them to somethimg like flicker or here on KB and use the URL instead of the attachments thingy.

[oneblackflag]

Had to really test out my Tough Enduro skills today with this bad boy blocking the road:laugh:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3718/13217618314_759afaafa4_z.jpg

Had some ass-wipe in a mini truck swerve at me head on, on SH27 too; otherwise pretty uneventful Monday ride.

[10bikekid]

Nice, not sure which ADV tire grips best on tree trunks though

[Keithf]

I can see a gap:-)


Nice, not sure which ADV tire grips best on tree trunks though

[oneblackflag]

I can see a gap:-)

Had to to squeeze through from the other side then cramped in there bounce over it... Only small to get over, was cramped though.

[oneblackflag]

Thought I'd have another go on Pirongia West Rd. The last time left some 'character' on both sides of the bike and some bloodied and riped jeans:facepalm:

First had to go up Pekanui rd, which is an awasome twistie sealed road in bush. Resently been reseald and hasn't been swept properly ended up having a foot down moment because of grit build ups between tyre tracks.

Pirongia Wests road's surface was the familiar marbles I loathed last time, hasn't been crushed down much over ~6 months; makes for more butt clenching than fun:crazy: :

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2807/13286219613_822a05cf54.jpg

Some tyre tracks that clear the way a bit but woe be to you if you drift into thre deep stuff:

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2835/13286033625_3548f4c17a_c.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2861/13286441704_5f67083954_c.jpg

You do get the reward of great veiws of Kawhia Harbor which is worth it:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7104/13286164843_581eddb544_z.jpg

Was too tired and late in the day to do the other roads there that I planned on doing: Moerangi and Okupata. Another day.

Saw my fair shar of piglets, sheep and goats on Pirongia West rd... Oh to have a portable spit roaster...

[Keithf]

Nce report

[QUOTE=oneblackflag;1130696150]Thought I'd have another go on Pirongia West Rd. The last time left some 'character' on both sides of the bike and some bloodied and riped jeans:facepalm:

[10bikekid]

Great shots again, but still happy that your doing that while I work :(

[oneblackflag]

Had a bad day:mad: what better way to get over it than thrashing the bike:shifty:

Went down Mangiti Rd and Te Akau Warf Rd to look out over Raglan Harbor to Raglan, had a close call with a semi on Mangiti Rd just had enough room to squeeze down the side of it and stay upright:shit:. Mangiti Rd has just had fresh gravel layed on it so it got a bit sketchy with the pressure I had in the tyres, let them down a bit then had me some fun :woohoo:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3745/13397438713_c938fcc8ec_c.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2808/13397457833_d11052e0dd_c.jpg

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Then off up the coast on Te Akau South Rd, started to get steering whith the rear locked in.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2818/13397170115_afdeb78a98_z.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2816/13397467484_ed192a7c4e_c.jpg

Then Te Akau Rd, Highway 22 and home

Even got the stats this time:

Total distance 161 km
Total time 2:45:03
Moving time 2:19:03
Average speed 58.55
Average moving speed 69.86
Max speed 130
Max elevation 210m
Max grade 11%

[Waihou Thumper]

Max speed 130



Nice photos....
Okay, gonna ask...
How the fuck does a 250 do 130? Were you tapped out and going downhill and weigh 58Kg .....:)

[oneblackflag]

Nice photos....
Okay, gonna ask...
How the fuck does a 250 do 130? Were you tapped out and going downhill and weigh 58Kg .....:)


Haha nah not sure about that bit maybe a GPS blip only remember 120ish on the speedo, im 100kg but the old girl pulls me pretty good :msn-wink: lotsa mods (accurate speedo, as I have the plug in thingy that corrects it, confirmed by GPS)

[Waihou Thumper]

Haha nah not sure about that bit maybe a GPS blip only remember 120ish on the speedo, im 100kg but the old girl pulls me pretty good :msn-wink: lotsa mods

BY GPS standards...prob 110kph or thereabouts....
I recall seeing from Putaruru to Old Taupo road I was doing 185 kph and slowed down to 48 kph in the space of approx 50 metres...
I knew I had good brakes, but.....? Geez..
It is no wonder we can't find lost aircraft with 'blips' in space from GPS and satellites....

[oneblackflag]

Haha nah not sure about that bit maybe a GPS blip only remember 120ish on the speedo, im 100kg but the old girl pulls me pretty good :msn-wink: lotsa mods (accurate speedo, as I have the plug in thingy that corrects it, confirmed by GPS)

Actually talking of speed, before I fucked my back and put on 20kg it used to get me upwards of 140tapped out.

[10bikekid]

Nice pics again, but its still hard to have sympathy for your issues while your out doing that stuff while we all work <_<

I'd expect 140ks as quite doable for your WR and some Americans report more than 150k on their speedos,

You should have about 25hp at the wheels enough to get near there. http://www.thumpertalk.com/topic/520305-wr250r-dyno-report/

In the Eighties I once saw 155kph on a geared up XR250 (22.5 rwhp) yes all the hill and wind planets had aligned on that day but it gives you an idea of what's possible. (actually if my memories serves me correctly I was using a 500 to slip stream as well):scratch:

[oneblackflag]

Nice pics again, but its still hard to have sympathy for your issues while your out doing that stuff while we all work <_<

I'd expect 140ks as quite doable for your WR and some Americans report more than 150k on their speedos,

You should have about 25hp at the wheels enough to get near there.

In the Eighties I once saw 155kph on a gear up XR250 (23rwhp) yes all the hills and wind planets had aligned on that day but it gives you an idea of what's possible.

Yea I know it bugs you, main reason for posting:innocent:

Mods I've done should have it producing 28hp from numorus dynos others have done, some claim 30 but I think that particular type of dyno over reads. I was happy with the bump in power from mods: airbox, exhaust and fuel mapping, the stock ones are choked up pretty good for the greenies:sick:

Big bore should get at least 33hp (290cc) much more in the touque.... I keep wondering about it... You get more vibes (hardly any stock anyway) and lower revs a bit. $800nz on ebay I think. Long term reviews are favorable. I wouldn't do it but you can get it to 310cc with a stroker crank (heard bad things), can get hotter cams too.

Decisions decisions.... Think I'll keep it as my dirt type bike and buy a street bike when I get my full license.

[10bikekid]

Yea I know it bugs you, main reason for posting:innocent:

Mods I've done should have it producing 28hp from numorus dynos others have done, some claim 30 but I think that particular type of dyno over reads. I was happy with the bump in power from mods: airbox, exhaust and fuel mapping, the stock ones are choked up pretty good for the greenies:sick:

Big bore should get at least 33hp much more in the touque.... I keep wondering about it... You get more vibes (hardly any stock anyway) and lower revs a bit. $800nz on ebay I think. Long term reviews are favorable.

Decisions decisions.... Think I'll keep it as my dirt type bike and buy a street bike when I get my full license.

That all sounds about right, you know my riding philosophy is multi bike.

My YZF is a big bore (290), difference over stock is massive and I had to gear it up as it used up the gears to quick, supposed to be about 37hp but its really the torque increase that you notice the most, its almost like a different bike and doesn't give a lot away to the 450's now

[oneblackflag]

That all sounds about right, you know my riding philosophy is multi bike.

My YZF is a big bore (290), difference over stock is massive and I had to gear it up as it used up the gears to quick, supposed to be about 37hp but its really the torque increase that you notice the most, its almost like a different bike and doesn't give a lot away to the 450's now

The torque would be lovely, the WRR aint happy till ~7k revs.

Yeah multi bike is looking like the way for me.... Might buy (Borrow:devil2:) the old mans PE 250 and get it running sweet for the fun factor in the dirt.

[Keithf]

Nice picks and me jealous to. Mind you I'm doing a Road trip to Rotovegas and napier over the next two days for work....

[QUOTE=oneblackflag;1130698640]Had a bad day:mad: what better way to get over it than thrashing the bike:shifty:

[10bikekid]

The torque would be lovely, the WRR aint happy till ~7k revs.

Yeah multi bike is looking like the way for me.... Might buy (Borrow:devil2:) the old mans PE 250 and get it running sweet for the fun factor in the dirt.

Sounds like I will need to come over and assist with set up and testing in all of those case's

Would start with PE's and controlled sorties and see which is more likely to make the better ADV bike (could trailer them somewhere legalish first) and then take it from there, its going it will be a big job with lots of sliding and wheelies involved :yes:

O well them's the breaks :woohoo:

[10bikekid]

Nice picks and me jealous to. Mind you I'm doing a Road trip to Rotovegas and napier over the next two days for work....

[QUOTE=oneblackflag;1130698640]Had a bad day:mad: what better way to get over it than thrashing the bike:shifty:

Just did a road trip to Whanganui to pick up RMX so shouldn't complain (but will anyway :rolleyes:)

Are you going to head down to Hamilton for ADV NZ get together next Tues evening ?

[Keithf]

Probably not at this stage

Are you going to head down to Hamilton for ADV NZ get together next Tues evening ?[/QUOTE]

[10bikekid]

Probably not at this stage

Are you going to head down to Hamilton for ADV NZ get together next Tues evening ?[/QUOTE]

Radical thought, why dont we do an Auckland One :shit:

[Keithf]

don't see why not.......I'm out east.....





Radical thought, why dont we do an Auckland One :shit:[/QUOTE]

[Keithf]

I have been to get out of the house in the moring so might have a go at this Sat morning-have to be back in Auckland by middayish


[QUOTE=oneblackflag;1130698640]Had a bad day:mad: what better way to get over it than thrashing the bike:shifty:

Went down Mangiti Rd and Te Akau Warf Rd to look out over Raglan Harbor to Raglan, had a close call with a semi on Mangiti Rd just had enough room to squeeze down the side of it and stay upright:shit:. Mangiti Rd has just had fresh gravel layed on it so it got a bit sketchy with the pressure I had in the tyres, let them down a bit then had me some fun :woohoo:

[Keithf]

Based on One Black Flags posting about a ride aorund Tahuna I did a few of these today, came in at Coalmine Road-never realaised there was a coal mine there and exitied at old North Road onto SH27. Tried to do the same tracks from memory in this post and failed. Had to be home by one but shouldn't have botherered as she who must be obeyed went off and did something else:eek:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-UUzzFzCSDUU05QbU81bmJRTlU/edit

Total distance: 259.18 km (161.0 mi)
Total time: 3:44:50
Moving time: 3:40:30
Average speed: 69.16 km/h (43.0 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 70.52 km/h (43.8 mi/h)
Max speed: 118.33 km/h (73.5 mi/h)
Average pace: 0:52 min/km (1:24 min/mi)
Average moving pace: 0:51 min/km (1:22 min/mi)
Fastest pace: 0:30 min/km (0:49 min/mi)
Max elevation: 253 m (831 ft)
Min elevation: 42 m (139 ft)
Elevation gain: 2342 m (7684 ft)
Max grade: 14 %
Min grade: -40 %
Recorded: 29/03/2014 9:21AM

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[oneblackflag]

Based on One Black Flags posting about a ride aorund Tahuna I did a few of these today, came in at Coalmine Road-never realaised there was a coal mine there and exitied at old North Road onto SH27. Tried to do the same tracks from memory in this post and failed.

Only really missed Matahuru/Ohinewai rd (one of the better bits), nice day for it though. I thought you were heading down the west coast, could have met you somewhere today as I live nearby.

Bloody Woman aye...:laugh:

[Kaituna]

Bloody Woman aye...:laugh:

Dare you to say that to yours lol She has Knives!!

[oneblackflag]

Dare you to say that to yours lol She has Knives!!

:laugh: no way... Knives and firey to boot.

How's ya wing? Got the all clear yet?:doctor:

[Kaituna]

:laugh: no way... Knives and firey to boot.

How's ya wing? Got the all clear yet?:doctor:

Bones seems to be stuck back together! I should be able ot attend play group again but probably only on Saturdays. I'll see you Tuesday at the pub along with the misses. Bring yours along (sans Knives).

[Keithf]

I didn't think I had enough time to do the west coast trip this morning. I am quite keen to go all the way down to Kawhia -or at least around Kariori and Prionga if you are interested-be a long day but should be ok if I get away early enough. I'm coming from South Auckland where would you meet? Maybe next weekend?



Only really missed Matahuru/Ohinewai rd (one of the better bits), nice day for it though. I thought you were heading down the west coast, could have met you somewhere today as I live nearby.

Bloody Woman aye...:laugh:

[Keithf]

Not in the Waikato but this is what I did last weekend.........

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-UUzzFzCSDUeFJ3U2V4YThVYjg/edit?usp=drivesdk
Created by Google My Tracks on Android
Name: 19 Redoubt Rd
Activity type: driving
Description: -
Total distance: 313.76 km (195.0 mi)
Total time: 5:02:36
Moving time: 5:01:29
Average speed: 62.21 km/h (38.7 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 62.44 km/h (38.8 mi/h)
Max speed: 111.20 km/h (69.1 mi/h)
Average pace: 0:58 min/km (1:33 min/mi)
Average moving pace: 0:58 min/km (1:33 min/mi)
Fastest pace: 0:32 min/km (0:52 min/mi)
Max elevation: 310 m (1019 ft)
Min elevation: 38 m (126 ft)
Elevation gain: 3138 m (10295 ft)

[oneblackflag]

I didn't think I had enough time to do the west coast trip this morning. I am quite keen to go all the way down to Kawhia -or at least around Kariori and Prionga if you are interested-be a long day but should be ok if I get away early enough. I'm coming from South Auckland where would you meet? Maybe next weekend?

Yeah I'd be interested. Maybe meeting at Ohuatira near Waingaro if you can get all the way down the coast to Raglan on a tank, or Huntly If you need a gas stop?

Yeah next weekend would work.:niceone:

If we are lucky enough Kiatuna might be allowed out. 10bikekid on his 2smoker? Whoever is keen.

[Keithf]

Not sure about next weekend till later in the week as have to attack a garden at some stage......what about meeting at the Nikau cafe and going down the coast roads down to Raglan and then around Kariori and back via Te Mata ...one of the things I'd like to do is go down via Matira and the coast roads.


Yeah I'd be interested. Maybe meeting at Ohuatira near Waingaro if you can get all the way down the coast to Raglan on a tank, or Huntly If you need a gas stop?

Yeah next weekend would work.:niceone:

If we are lucky enough Kiatuna might be allowed out. 10bikekid on his 2smoker? Whoever is keen.

[10bikekid]

Yeah I'd be interested. Maybe meeting at Ohuatira near Waingaro if you can get all the way down the coast to Raglan on a tank, or Huntly If you need a gas stop?

Yeah next weekend would work.:niceone:

If we are lucky enough Kiatuna might be allowed out. 10bikekid on his 2smoker? Whoever is keen.


Not sure about next weekend till later in the week as have to attack a garden at some stage......what about meeting at the Nikau cafe and going down the coast roads down to Raglan and then around Kariori and back via Te Mata ...one of the things I'd like to do is go down via Matira and the coast roads.

Sounds cool but unsure yet, would have to be DRBIG at this stage as still sorting 2smoke for longer trips (extra fuel cans, new front tire and balance to stop front end shake at speed, tools and spare spark plug)

Getting there though and tried out some mods today as per this post http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/165615-2-Stroke-ADV-Heaven?p=1130702153#post1130702153

[oneblackflag]

Sounds cool but unsure yet, would have to be DRBIG at this stage as still sorting 2smoke for longer trips (extra fuel cans, new front tire and balance to stop front end shake at speed, tools and spare spark plug)

Getting there though and tried out some mods today as per this post http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/165615-2-Stroke-ADV-Heaven?p=1130702153#post1130702153

Looking good :cool:

[oneblackflag]

Not sure about next weekend till later in the week as have to attack a garden at some stage......what about meeting at the Nikau cafe and going down the coast roads down to Raglan and then around Kariori and back via Te Mata ...one of the things I'd like to do is go down via Matira and the coast roads.

Yep sounds like a plan if your not gardening...:facepalm::bleh:

[Keithf]

I probably am tied up now with a work thing as well -I'll get back to you tomorrow (Sat)


Yep sounds like a plan if your not gardening...:facepalm::bleh:

[10bikekid]

O well looks like I'll have to ride up to the end of Murawia beach as the tide is conveniently low at 8'45am tomorrow, then try out the 2smoke on the dunes, darn it :shifty:

May take a punt around the Woodhill forest bike park after that then tottle home for a late lunch :drool:

What you reckon MR WR (all invited of course) early morning run up to Auckland for the Dune ride of your life ? :Punk:

[oneblackflag]

O well looks like I'll have to ride up to the end of Murawia beach as the tide is conveniently low at 8'45am tomorrow, then try out the 2smoke on the dunes, darn it :shifty:

May take a punt around the Woodhill forest bike park after that then tottle home for a late lunch :drool:

What you reckon MR WR (all invited of course) early morning run up to Auckland for the Dune ride of your life ? :Punk:

Sounds like a cool day:headbang: just give me more notice next time and I'll stay the night at my Mrs's parents in Auckland , I'm not into early mornings. Kinda need better tyres for that sorta thing too, to roady at the moment. Would love to have a play in Woodhill.

Have fun.

Went up to Port Waikato today along the coast then up Klondyke rd, and then south along alot of gravel roads:cool: Damn seat on the WRR takes alot of the fun out of the long rides:baby:

[10bikekid]

Sounds like a cool day:headbang: just give me more notice next time and I'll stay the night at my Mrs's parents in Auckland , I'm not into early mornings. Kinda need better tyres for that sorta thing too, to roady at the moment. Would love to have a play in Woodhill.

Have fun.

Went up to Port Waikato today along the coast then up Klondyke rd, and then south along alot of gravel roads:cool: Damn seat on the WRR takes alot of the fun out of the long rides:baby:

Nice and will do.

Seat, I know what you mean, am running sheepskin off KTM plus wearing padded cycle pants, will post pic's and ride details on my return (and butt report) :eek:

PS. am still keen on ride down your way so all good, just have a friend with a shiny new KTM350 and he might appreciate my visit to the bike park with the accompanying oohs and aars required

[oneblackflag]

Nice and will do.

Seat, I know what you mean, am running sheepskin off KTM plus wearing padded cycle pants, will post pic's and ride details on my return (and butt report) :eek:

PS. am still keen on ride down your way so all good, just have a friend with a shiny new KTM350 and he might appreciate my visit to the bike park with the accompanying oohs and aars required

So how'd it go? A still scrubbing the shit out of your undies:shit:?

[oneblackflag]

Nice day for a ride to Kaiauwa:sunny:

Mataharu/Ohinewhi Road had just been graded to a pretty nasty camber which made for a more cautious ride over the Hapuakohe Range.

Came across a MX day on Coxhead Rd in a recently cut Maize paddock. Stopped for a quick look, thought about doing a lap but the Shinko 700 isn't really designed for that + im a stingy bugger and didnt want to let go of some coin (basicly just scared:baby:)

On to the East Coast Rd aka birdwatching coast?:facepalm: everyone needs a hobby I guess. After buzzing around the motorhomes and scaring of the birds:devil2: I stoped for a photo op:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3714/13658291473_29ee572f59_c.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5133/13658393623_1ca0fd82f4.jpg

Stoped at the pub in Kaiaua for a well earnt drink, alot of cool bikes there today. I dont usually have a beer if I'm riding but the day asked for it.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/13658314393_4c25d3df8a.jpg

Went up into the Hunua Ranges to one of the reservoirs, was a nice metal road that deserves steering with the rear, disappointed to find the gate locked past the reservoir; was looking forward for alot of fun in there. Always locked?:scratch:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7348/13658677524_6dd852b760.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7223/13658310875_4e46c3c6d4.jpg

Im proud of the little WRR it just takes the abuse and smiles.

[10bikekid]

So how'd it go? A still scrubbing the shit out of your undies:shit:?

After a while I forgot the pain but they definitely went in the wash as soon as I got home.

Some observations, a tall 120kg bike is not very stable in a straight line, but awesome everywhere else,

I went into the depths of the Bombing range in the worst conditions I've ever seen and the RMX did it effortlessly, I climbed a couple of dunes which I would have thought were impossible on dot rated tires and dropped off the mighty big dipper and lived.

One off the best and worst rides ever all in one which pretty much sums up the RMX, I have some ideas for mods to improve things and now have a bike that can go pretty much anywhere.

One last observation on tight road corners once you get used to the two stroke engine the lack of weight allows you to run right to the edge of the 606 dunlops and you feel as if you would fall over if you went much further, great fun indeed (I think I'm hooked on this thing):banana:

[10bikekid]

More Pic's

[oneblackflag]

After a while I forgot the pain but they definitely went in the wash as soon as I got home.

Some observations, a tall 120kg bike is not very stable in a straight line, but awesome everywhere else,

I went into the depths of the Bombing range in the worst conditions I've ever seen and the RMX did it effortlessly, I climbed a couple of dunes which I would have thought were impossible on dot rated tires and dropped off the mighty big dipper and lived.

One off the best and worst rides ever all in one which pretty much sums up the RMX, I have some ideas for mods to improve things and now have a bike that can go pretty much anywhere.

One last observation on tight road corners once you get used to the two stroke engine the lack of weight allows you to run right to the edge of the 606 dunlops and you feel as if you would fall over if you went much further, great fun indeed (I think I'm hooked on this thing):banana:

Choice.

What did the kids at the bike park think of the RMX?

[10bikekid]

Choice.

What did the kids at the bike park think of the RMX?

I'm guessing they weren't sure, gave some strange bewildered looks:scratch: but would have been mighty jealous if they had known where I'd just come from. and sadly some of them may never go there :weep:

[Keithf]

Hmmm,

this is my dilemma - do I stay with my bike and or get something a little bigger as I actually quite like te road ridoing thing. The Terra is ok on the beach, I went and had a ride around the lagoon at Kaipara South head a few weeks ago but I wouldn't take it anywhere near the dunes. I would like a more dirt oriented bike but it's not as good on the road- I really regret selling my WR now:-(

[QUOTE=10bikekid;1130703631]After a while I forgot the pain but they definitely went in the wash as soon as I got home.

Some observations, a tall 120kg bike is not very stable in a straight line, but awesome everywhere else,

I went into the depths of the Bombing range in the worst conditions I've ever seen and the RMX did it effortlessly, I climbed a couple of dunes which I would have thought were impossible on dot rated tires and dropped off the mighty big dipper and lived.

[Keithf]

What about Sunday? If I come down via PW to the Nikau cafe It will take me 1.45 hrs or so and can go off down the west coast roads to Raglan or maybe up through Te Mata somewhere. I am happy to leave here quite early. Or I could just go more or less direct but I would like to go out to Te Akau and down to the wharf etc- long time since I have been out there

cheers


Yeah I'd be interested. Maybe meeting at Ohuatira near Waingaro if you can get all the way down the coast to Raglan on a tank, or Huntly If you need a gas stop?

Yeah next weekend would work.:niceone:

If we are lucky enough Kiatuna might be allowed out. 10bikekid on his 2smoker? Whoever is keen.

[oneblackflag]

What about Sunday? If I come down via PW to the Nikau cafe It will take me 1.45 hrs or so and can go off down the west coast roads to Raglan or maybe up through Te Mata somewhere. I am happy to leave here quite early. Or I could just go more or less direct but I would like to go out to Te Akau and down to the wharf etc- long time since I have been out there

cheers

Hey mate,

Gonna be going to the MR Motorcycles Charity Trail Ride at Waikaretu Valley Road on Sunday http://www.silverbullet.co.nz/event.php?id=11080

Could the husky do it? Apparently its not to hard..... Im actually gonna trailor my bike there to take more gas etc and not wear the knobblies so much.

Edit: would ask if you'd be keen tomorrow, but put my dirt tyres on today and the rear AC10 is half shot, couldn't afford to wear it more, as I'm gonna need it all on Sunday

[oneblackflag]

Hmmm,

this is my dilemma - do I stay with my bike and or get something a little bigger as I actually quite like te road ridoing thing. The Terra is ok on the beach, I went and had a ride around the lagoon at Kaipara South head a few weeks ago but I wouldn't take it anywhere near the dunes. I would like a more dirt oriented bike but it's not as good on the road- I really regret selling my WR now:-(


Did you have the WRR before? I was seriously thinking of selling it not long ago because of the lack of power, but I've decided there just isn't anything in the market that ticks all the boxes, If only Yamaha had made it a 300 or 350 stock...
Current plan is to keep it as it is a small do anything bike, trails, road and adv.... And put the 290 kit on it at some stage soon. When I have my full I'll go muliti bike and have the wrr + bike x.... Maybe a speed tripple have to wait and see.

Have you seen that new CCM Adventure bike? 450 long service life, light etc.

[Keithf]

My last bike was a Husky WR300. Ironically the guy that I sold it to was going to get it registered so he could ride to trail rides . I should have kept it then I could have chased chooks as well:-)


Did you have the WRR before? I was seriously thinking of selling it not long ago because of the lack of power, but I've decided there just isn't anything in the market that ticks all the boxes, If only Yamaha had made it a 300 or 350 stock...
Current plan is to keep it as it is a small do anything bike, trails, road and adv.... And put the 290 kit on it at some stage soon. When I have my full I'll go muliti bike and have the wrr + bike x.... Maybe a speed tripple have to wait and see.

Have you seen that new CCM Adventure bike? 450 long service life, light etc.

[Keithf]

sounds too much like hard work....in another life I worked down there on the place beside Limestome Downs. What about over easter or the Tueaday or Wednesday afterwards as I am having a few days off.



Hey mate,

Gonna be going to the MR Motorcycles Charity Trail Ride at Waikaretu Valley Road on Sunday http://www.silverbullet.co.nz/event.php?id=11080

Could the husky do it? Apparently its not to hard..... Im actually gonna trailor my bike there to take more gas etc and not wear the knobblies so much.

Edit: would ask if you'd be keen tomorrow, but put my dirt tyres on today and the rear AC10 is half shot, couldn't afford to wear it more, as I'm gonna need it all on Sunday

[oneblackflag]

sounds too much like hard work....in another life I worked down there on the place beside Limestome Downs. What about over easter or the Tueaday or Wednesday afterwards as I am having a few days off.

Yep any of those should work for me.

[Keithf]

Given that there was the trail ride at Waikarutu today I went the other way -----just about didn't head into the Waikato as it was pretty foggy and had the closest call I have had since starting to ride on the road. Coming across the top of the Bombays there were three or 4 plastic kyaks bouncing accross the road- luckily there was a gap. Also found Matahuru Rd, and then went up towards Whitianga and went across the 309 road and back home via Miranda and Kaiua etc.

I think you might be interested in this track:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-UUzzFzCSDUWmhLY2VBMHBvWms/edit?usp=drivesdk
Created by Google My Tracks on Android
Name: 13/04/2014 8:00AM
Activity type: driving
Description: -
Total distance: 410.60 km (255.1 mi)
Total time: 5:56:21
Moving time: 5:51:37
Average speed: 69.13 km/h (43.0 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 70.06 km/h (43.5 mi/h)
Max speed: 125.46 km/h (78.0 mi/h)
Average pace: 0:52 min/km (1:24 min/mi)
Average moving pace: 0:51 min/km (1:23 min/mi)
Fastest pace: 0:29 min/km (0:46 min/mi)
Max elevation: 455 m (1494 ft)
Min elevation: 29 m (95 ft)
Elevation gain: 4155 m (13632 ft)
Max grade: 213 %
Min grade: -66 %
Recorded: 13/04/2014 8:00AM

[oneblackflag]

Given that there was the trail ride at Waikarutu today I went the other way -----just about didn't head into the Waikato as it was pretty foggy and had the closest call I have had since starting to ride on the road. Coming across the top of the Bombays there were three or 4 plastic kyaks bouncing accross the road- luckily there was a gap. Also found Matahuru Rd, and then went up towards Whitianga and went across the 309 road and back home via Miranda and Kaiua etc.



Would have been a nice ride, fair distance mate... And 125kph :spanking:

Should of come on the trail ride though... Could have seen me get some hang time and bust myself and my bike:rolleyes:

[Keithf]

Did you come a gutser?


Would have been a nice ride, fair distance mate... And 125kph :spanking:

Should of come on the trail ride though... Could have seen me get some hang time and bust myself and my bike:rolleyes:

[oneblackflag]

Did you come a gutser?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/165771-Mr-Motorcycles-Charity-Ride-Waikaretu-Apr-13?p=1130706691#post1130706691

That post sums it up... Hopefully I'll heal quick, lucky it wasn't worse I think.

[Keithf]

That's no good...I need a new rear tyre for my bike.....might get a continental semi knob or something similar - with that on the back i could possibky have tootled areound the track


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/165771-Mr-Motorcycles-Charity-Ride-Waikaretu-Apr-13?p=1130706691#post1130706691

That post sums it up... Hopefully I'll heal quick, lucky it wasn't worse I think.

[oneblackflag]

That's no good...I need a new rear tyre for my bike.....might get a continental semi knob or something similar - with that on the back i could possibky have tootled areound the track

What have you got now? I like my Shinko 700 for adv... I put a full knob on for the trail.

Have a look at the shinko 700 or 705 good value

[10bikekid]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/165771-Mr-Motorcycles-Charity-Ride-Waikaretu-Apr-13?p=1130706691#post1130706691

That post sums it up... Hopefully I'll heal quick, lucky it wasn't worse I think.

Least you know you were trying, looked like a good ride (there was sympathy in there somewhere but it was deep:mellow:)

[10bikekid]

Tire's For me,

Road with good grip at low pressures offroad, Dunlop 606, (bit pricy though)

Road ok'ish, offroad awesome, Kenda Trackmaster (nice and cheap and dot approved)

PS. its cool we can talk about anything we want here :shutup: its like being a grown up and all :laugh:

[oneblackflag]

Least you know you were trying, looked like a good ride (there was sympathy in there somewhere but it was deep:mellow:)

Bastard. I thrive on sympathy....:shifty:

From what I saw I'll be back, cool views etc... Didn't make the sand dunes:weep::weep:

[oneblackflag]

Tire's For me,

Road with good grip at low pressures offroad, Dunlop 606, (bit pricy though)

Yea would like to check em out, 2wice the price and the mega power of the wr would peel those knobs off In one run:laugh:


PS. its cool we can talk about anything we want here :shutup: its like being a grown up and all :laugh: lol sure is.

[pipe]

Bastard. I thrive on sympathy....:shifty:

From what I saw I'll be back, cool views etc... Didn't make the sand dunes:weep::weep:


They missed out the big dunes this time maybe back in next year.

Should I point out the guy on the road legal DR650 made it round in one piece:lol:

Throw some duct tape on your hand and try some more trail rides.

[oneblackflag]

They missed out the big dunes this time maybe back in next year.

Should I point out the guy on the road legal DR650 made it round in one piece:lol:

Throw some duct tape on your hand and try some more trail rides.


Haha yea in a few weeks mate, got half a cast on at the moment.

[Oscar]

PS. its cool we can talk about anything we want here :shutup: its like being a grown up and all :laugh:

As opposed to you being in the other thread acting like a dick?

[oneblackflag]

As opposed to you being in the other thread acting like a dick?

Give it a rest Oscar.

[Oscar]

Give it a rest Oscar.

It’s bloody annoying when someone hijacks your thread, isn’t it?

Maybe I should ask if you guys actually ever ride?

[oneblackflag]

It’s bloody annoying when someone hijacks your thread, isn’t it?

Maybe I should ask if you guys actually ever ride?

Be a bit pointless... Seen as we're always posting ride reports and talking about riding :rolleyes:

[Oscar]

Be a bit pointless... Seen as we're always posting ride reports and talking about riding :rolleyes:

So why does your pal, Mr. 10biketroll feel the need to but in with a question like that?

[oneblackflag]

So why does your pal, Mr. 10biketroll feel the need to but in with a question like that?

Hasn't got anything to do with me...

It has been funnily ironic reading your latest posts in there... (Nothing to do with organizing a ride :rolleyes:)

[Oscar]

Hasn't got anything to do with me...

It has been funnily ironic reading your latest posts in there... (Nothing to do with organizing a ride :rolleyes:)

I already said that I've given up on this place having any sensible content due to its signal to noise ratio. Notwithstanding that, the last posts were regarding the meeting at Eddies place. The rest of it was down to Mr Dickheads "do you ever ride" comment.

Party on, I say.

[Oscar]

Hasn't got anything to do with me...



Ps. If it hasn't got anything to do with you, why bother answering?

[oneblackflag]

I already said that I've given up on this place having any sensible content due to its signal to noise ratio.

Why bring up the comment in question if you feel that way?


Notwithstanding that, the last posts were regarding the meeting at Eddies place. The rest of it was down to Mr Dickheads "do you ever ride" comment.

Party on, I say.

Yep party on. For the record I have no problem with you and hope to see you at Ed's.

[oneblackflag]

Ps. If it hasn't got anything to do with you, why bother answering?

Oh maybe I do have a problem with you... Seems you're the troll

[Oscar]

Why bring up the comment in question if you fell that way?






I fall lots of ways.
Usually to do with wildly optomistic throttle application.

[oneblackflag]

So why does your pal, Mr. 10biketroll feel the need to but in with a question like that?


Hasn't got anything to do with me.


Ps. If it hasn't got anything to do with you, why bother answering?

Lol you're funny.

[Oscar]

Oh maybe I do have a problem with you... Seems you're the troll

Perhaps. Maybe I just respond to trolls.
Afterall, I was merely repeating what your pal said in the other thread.

[Oscar]

Lol you're funny.

Make up your mind.
You seem to be hijacking your own thread...

[ac3_snow]

Given that there was the trail ride at Waikarutu today I went the other way -----just about didn't head into the Waikato as it was pretty foggy and had the closest call I have had since starting to ride on the road. Coming across the top of the Bombays there were three or 4 plastic kyaks bouncing accross the road- luckily there was a gap. Also found Matahuru Rd, and then went up towards Whitianga and went across the 309 road and back home via Miranda and Kaiua etc.

Saw you pass me on the motorway, just before the kayaks. I stopped and went back to move them but another bloke in a ute had already stopped to do the same.



Should I point out the guy on the road legal DR650 made it round in one piece:lol:



Yea I lost my little rego label though, any one seen it? :laugh: wicked day, want more.

[pipe]

Yea I lost my little rego label though, any one seen it? :laugh: wicked day, want more.

Looks like you were having fun not often you see a DR on a trail ride.
would of be interesting see the DR attack the big dune that was taken out.

[Keithf]

I thought you must be off to the trail ride with those little cans of petrol strapped to your carrier:-) I didn't really feel like stopping but did wonder what happend to you. It was probably lucky there wasn't a decent pile up.

[QUOTE=ac3_snow;1130707487]Saw you pass me on the motorway, just before the kayaks. I stopped and went back to move them but another bloke in a ute had already stopped to do the same.

[Keithf]

Bugger-I still might head down that way next week after I have bought some thermals.....


Haha yea in a few weeks mate, got half a cast on at the moment.

[10bikekid]

Haha yea in a few weeks mate, got half a cast on at the moment.

Ok ok will send some sympathy your way, :weep:

Good bragging rights for the future though :headbang:

PS, is it me or did I hear a mozy buzzing around :mad::wacko:

[oneblackflag]

Ok ok will send some sympathy your way, :weep:

Good bragging rights for the future though :headbang:

PS, is it me or did I hear a mozy buzzing around :mad::wacko:

Cheers.

Yea ladies love it too, the danger etc:rolleyes:

Mozy? I had a swat at it... it'll be back:msn-wink:

[Keithf]

I wernt for a jaunt this moring but it was a bit foggy in the Waikato so I swung back up to Maretai. Might stick to going north through the winter:-)

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-UUzzFzCSDUczg2b20xV3FwOEE/edit?usp=drivesdk
Created by Google My Tracks on Android
Name: 4/05/2014 8:20AM
Activity type: driving
Description: -
Total distance: 150.38 km (93.4 mi)
Total time: 2:47:47
Moving time: 2:26:07
Average speed: 53.78 km/h (33.4 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 61.75 km/h (38.4 mi/h)
Max speed: 117.68 km/h (73.1 mi/h)
Average pace: 1:07 min/km (1:48 min/mi)
Average moving pace: 0:58 min/km (1:34 min/mi)
Fastest pace: 0:31 min/km (0:49 min/mi)
Max elevation: 250 m (821 ft)
Min elevation: 20 m (66 ft)
Elevation gain: 5101 m (16736 ft)
Max grade: 23 %
Min grade: -31 %
Recorded: 4/05/2014 8:20AM

[Eddieb]

I wernt for a jaunt this moring but it was a bit foggy in the Waikato so I swung back up to Maretai. Might stick to going north through the winter:-)

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-UUzzFzCSDUczg2b20xV3FwOEE/edit?usp=drivesdk
Created by Google My Tracks on Android
Name: 4/05/2014 8:20AM
Activity type: driving
Description: -
Total distance: 150.38 km (93.4 mi)
Total time: 2:47:47
Moving time: 2:26:07
Average speed: 53.78 km/h (33.4 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 61.75 km/h (38.4 mi/h)
Max speed: 117.68 km/h (73.1 mi/h)
Average pace: 1:07 min/km (1:48 min/mi)
Average moving pace: 0:58 min/km (1:34 min/mi)
Fastest pace: 0:31 min/km (0:49 min/mi)
Max elevation: 250 m (821 ft)
Min elevation: 20 m (66 ft)
Elevation gain: 5101 m (16736 ft)
Max grade: 23 %
Min grade: -31 %
Recorded: 4/05/2014 8:20AM

Did I see you in Hamilton yesterday with a lass on the back?

[Keithf]

Not me. I do get down there a bit as my olds live out towards Raglan.


Did I see you in Hamilton yesterday with a lass on the back?

[10bikekid]

Am thinking of Heading down Waikato way for a skid :woohoo:next Saturday if anyone is free or interested

[oneblackflag]

Am thinking of Heading down Waikato way for a skid :woohoo:next Saturday if anyone is free or interested

Bummer, still in a cast...:doctor:

[10bikekid]

Bummer, still in a cast...:doctor:

No worries mate it will keep and you need to rest up and take it easy a while. :sherlock:

Am considering doing the Northern Gravel Riders Tokoroa ride on Saturday, (still in the Wiakato) :banana:

It will be a big day 450ks return plus another 3 or 400ks down there, phew, Will need a few V's on the way home :sweatdrop

[Keithf]

Thinking about maybe doing this on Sunday as going south is chilly

https://www.google.co.nz/maps/dir/Botany+Junction+Shopping+Centre,+Cnr+Te+Irirangi+D r+%26+Ormiston+Rd,,+Manukau+2016/Helensville/Port+Albert/Bickerstaffe+Rd,+Maungaturoto/Batley+Rd,+Maungaturoto+0583/Pahi/Mangawhai/Tomarata/Leigh/Botany+Junction+Shopping+Centre,+Cnr+Te+Irirangi+D r+%26+Ormiston+Rd,,+Manukau+2016/@-36.5398745,174.0119576,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m62!4m61!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0d4cf9c1ade9 ed:0x68a4c2b438897069!2m2!1d174.902257!2d-36.964225!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0d106886a29e8b:0x500ef6143 a2cb40!2m2!1d174.4503793!2d-36.6775241!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0cefcfaa37267b:0x500ef614 3a2c500!2m2!1d174.434244!2d-36.2829309!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0cf49fb361a395:0x187b25b2 ace37bf6!2m2!1d174.3523352!2d-36.1546305!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0cf44769068ced:0x2a656ed1 e79ac88b!2m2!1d174.3270131!2d-36.1931615!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0c5fd245139e4d:0x500ef614 3a2c050!2m2!1d174.2284919!2d-36.1570139!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0c94e0d785ee99:0x500ef614 3a2dea0!2m2!1d174.5744737!2d-36.1261904!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0cc3e63a678ac3:0x500ef614 3a2c690!2m2!1d174.63245!2d-36.2314045!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0ccf9d3e2f7c0b:0x500ef614 3a2d980!2m2!1d174.802968!2d-36.2913656!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0d4cf9c1ade9ed:0x68a4c2b4 38897069!2m2!1d174.902257!2d-36.964225!3e0


or given that this is a Waikato Forum how about this?

https://www.google.co.nz/maps/dir/Botany+Junction+Shopping+Centre,+Cnr+Te+Irirangi+D r+%26+Ormiston+Rd,,+Manukau+2016/Klondyke+Rd/Port+Waikato-Waikaretu+Rd,+Port+Waikato+2695/Te+Akau+South+Rd,+Te+Akau+3793/Tahuna/Waikaka+Rd,+Patetonga+3373/Waiti+Rd,+Tahuna+3373/Miranda/E+Coast+Rd,+Kaiaua+2473/Botany+Junction+Shopping+Centre,+Cnr+Te+Irirangi+D r+%26+Ormiston+Rd,,+Manukau+2016/@-37.3289143,174.5701185,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m62!4m61!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0d4cf9c1ade9 ed:0x68a4c2b438897069!2m2!1d174.902257!2d-36.964225!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d12b1de5c7c2d85:0xe140e650b ea34624!2m2!1d174.833435!2d-37.3575663!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d12b9cfbfe654a7:0xbf897a64 4b7958f6!2m2!1d174.7600836!2d-37.4705907!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d12d21e4c449fc7:0x1ec0a54c d6ed6abb!2m2!1d174.8560654!2d-37.7157003!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d6d726624845aa1:0x500ef614 3a30750!2m2!1d175.4942456!2d-37.5014249!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d6d70368e3b68eb:0x78feffa9 402dd544!2m2!1d175.4549198!2d-37.4174938!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d6d72250b41b571:0x125e4a76 4bc97a1f!2m2!1d175.4571093!2d-37.4739593!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d6d602a65679439:0x500ef614 3a2d740!2m2!1d175.3074123!2d-37.1840562!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d7298ef24562705:0x69f3cb03 862630fe!2m2!1d175.3020186!2d-37.0905544!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0d4cf9c1ade9ed:0x68a4c2b4 38897069!2m2!1d174.902257!2d-36.964225!3e0


If anybody is interested in joining me on either route PM me and I will send you my mobile....planning on an early start but I am pretty relaxed about how the day might unfold and I will wing the route onthe day- assuming I have a say:-)

[oneblackflag]

Thinking about maybe doing this on Sunday as going south is chilly

https://www.google.co.nz/maps/dir/Botany+Junction+Shopping+Centre,+Cnr+Te+Irirangi+D r+%26+Ormiston+Rd,,+Manukau+2016/Helensville/Port+Albert/Bickerstaffe+Rd,+Maungaturoto/Batley+Rd,+Maungaturoto+0583/Pahi/Mangawhai/Tomarata/Leigh/Botany+Junction+Shopping+Centre,+Cnr+Te+Irirangi+D r+%26+Ormiston+Rd,,+Manukau+2016/@-36.5398745,174.0119576,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m62!4m61!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0d4cf9c1ade9 ed:0x68a4c2b438897069!2m2!1d174.902257!2d-36.964225!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0d106886a29e8b:0x500ef6143 a2cb40!2m2!1d174.4503793!2d-36.6775241!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0cefcfaa37267b:0x500ef614 3a2c500!2m2!1d174.434244!2d-36.2829309!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0cf49fb361a395:0x187b25b2 ace37bf6!2m2!1d174.3523352!2d-36.1546305!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0cf44769068ced:0x2a656ed1 e79ac88b!2m2!1d174.3270131!2d-36.1931615!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0c5fd245139e4d:0x500ef614 3a2c050!2m2!1d174.2284919!2d-36.1570139!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0c94e0d785ee99:0x500ef614 3a2dea0!2m2!1d174.5744737!2d-36.1261904!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0cc3e63a678ac3:0x500ef614 3a2c690!2m2!1d174.63245!2d-36.2314045!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0ccf9d3e2f7c0b:0x500ef614 3a2d980!2m2!1d174.802968!2d-36.2913656!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0d4cf9c1ade9ed:0x68a4c2b4 38897069!2m2!1d174.902257!2d-36.964225!3e0


or given that this is a Waikato Forum how about this?

https://www.google.co.nz/maps/dir/Botany+Junction+Shopping+Centre,+Cnr+Te+Irirangi+D r+%26+Ormiston+Rd,,+Manukau+2016/Klondyke+Rd/Port+Waikato-Waikaretu+Rd,+Port+Waikato+2695/Te+Akau+South+Rd,+Te+Akau+3793/Tahuna/Waikaka+Rd,+Patetonga+3373/Waiti+Rd,+Tahuna+3373/Miranda/E+Coast+Rd,+Kaiaua+2473/Botany+Junction+Shopping+Centre,+Cnr+Te+Irirangi+D r+%26+Ormiston+Rd,,+Manukau+2016/@-37.3289143,174.5701185,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m62!4m61!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0d4cf9c1ade9 ed:0x68a4c2b438897069!2m2!1d174.902257!2d-36.964225!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d12b1de5c7c2d85:0xe140e650b ea34624!2m2!1d174.833435!2d-37.3575663!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d12b9cfbfe654a7:0xbf897a64 4b7958f6!2m2!1d174.7600836!2d-37.4705907!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d12d21e4c449fc7:0x1ec0a54c d6ed6abb!2m2!1d174.8560654!2d-37.7157003!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d6d726624845aa1:0x500ef614 3a30750!2m2!1d175.4942456!2d-37.5014249!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d6d70368e3b68eb:0x78feffa9 402dd544!2m2!1d175.4549198!2d-37.4174938!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d6d72250b41b571:0x125e4a76 4bc97a1f!2m2!1d175.4571093!2d-37.4739593!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d6d602a65679439:0x500ef614 3a2d740!2m2!1d175.3074123!2d-37.1840562!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d7298ef24562705:0x69f3cb03 862630fe!2m2!1d175.3020186!2d-37.0905544!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0d4cf9c1ade9ed:0x68a4c2b4 38897069!2m2!1d174.902257!2d-36.964225!3e0


If anybody is interested in joining me on either route PM me and I will send you my mobile....planning on an early start but I am pretty relaxed about how the day might unfold and I will wing the route onthe day- assuming I have a say:-)

If I had my wheel back....

If I were you, and you go South jump off 27 and go over the Oheniwhai / Matahuru rd.

Have a good one :bye:

[Keithf]

might do that yet, did those roads late March, early April and they were choice ...but each time I go south it is foggy:-)

[oneblackflag]

might do that yet, did those roads late March, early April and they were choice ...but each time I go south it is foggy:-)

I hear ya, had one day recently when it didn't clear till 2:30 at my place.

[Keithf]

Are you out Waingaro way?


QUOTE=oneblackflag;1130726856]I hear ya, had one day recently when it didn't clear till 2:30 at my place.[/QUOTE]

[oneblackflag]

Are you out Waingaro way?


QUOTE=oneblackflag;1130726856]I hear ya, had one day recently when it didn't clear till 2:30 at my place.[/QUOTE]

Nah in the triangle that Hamilton, Morrinsville and Huntly make. In an old swamp me grandpappi drained and turned into farmland a long time ago.

[Keithf]

oh-out there?




Nah in the triangle that Hamilton, Morrinsville and Huntly make. In an old swamp me grandpappi drained and turned into farmland a long time ago.[/QUOTE]

[10bikekid]

Thinking about maybe doing this on Sunday as going south is chilly

https://www.google.co.nz/maps/dir/Botany+Junction+Shopping+Centre,+Cnr+Te+Irirangi+D r+%26+Ormiston+Rd,,+Manukau+2016/Helensville/Port+Albert/Bickerstaffe+Rd,+Maungaturoto/Batley+Rd,+Maungaturoto+0583/Pahi/Mangawhai/Tomarata/Leigh/Botany+Junction+Shopping+Centre,+Cnr+Te+Irirangi+D r+%26+Ormiston+Rd,,+Manukau+2016/@-36.5398745,174.0119576,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m62!4m61!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0d4cf9c1ade9 ed:0x68a4c2b438897069!2m2!1d174.902257!2d-36.964225!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0d106886a29e8b:0x500ef6143 a2cb40!2m2!1d174.4503793!2d-36.6775241!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0cefcfaa37267b:0x500ef614 3a2c500!2m2!1d174.434244!2d-36.2829309!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0cf49fb361a395:0x187b25b2 ace37bf6!2m2!1d174.3523352!2d-36.1546305!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0cf44769068ced:0x2a656ed1 e79ac88b!2m2!1d174.3270131!2d-36.1931615!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0c5fd245139e4d:0x500ef614 3a2c050!2m2!1d174.2284919!2d-36.1570139!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0c94e0d785ee99:0x500ef614 3a2dea0!2m2!1d174.5744737!2d-36.1261904!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0cc3e63a678ac3:0x500ef614 3a2c690!2m2!1d174.63245!2d-36.2314045!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0ccf9d3e2f7c0b:0x500ef614 3a2d980!2m2!1d174.802968!2d-36.2913656!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0d4cf9c1ade9ed:0x68a4c2b4 38897069!2m2!1d174.902257!2d-36.964225!3e0


or given that this is a Waikato Forum how about this?

https://www.google.co.nz/maps/dir/Botany+Junction+Shopping+Centre,+Cnr+Te+Irirangi+D r+%26+Ormiston+Rd,,+Manukau+2016/Klondyke+Rd/Port+Waikato-Waikaretu+Rd,+Port+Waikato+2695/Te+Akau+South+Rd,+Te+Akau+3793/Tahuna/Waikaka+Rd,+Patetonga+3373/Waiti+Rd,+Tahuna+3373/Miranda/E+Coast+Rd,+Kaiaua+2473/Botany+Junction+Shopping+Centre,+Cnr+Te+Irirangi+D r+%26+Ormiston+Rd,,+Manukau+2016/@-37.3289143,174.5701185,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m62!4m61!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0d4cf9c1ade9 ed:0x68a4c2b438897069!2m2!1d174.902257!2d-36.964225!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d12b1de5c7c2d85:0xe140e650b ea34624!2m2!1d174.833435!2d-37.3575663!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d12b9cfbfe654a7:0xbf897a64 4b7958f6!2m2!1d174.7600836!2d-37.4705907!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d12d21e4c449fc7:0x1ec0a54c d6ed6abb!2m2!1d174.8560654!2d-37.7157003!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d6d726624845aa1:0x500ef614 3a30750!2m2!1d175.4942456!2d-37.5014249!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d6d70368e3b68eb:0x78feffa9 402dd544!2m2!1d175.4549198!2d-37.4174938!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d6d72250b41b571:0x125e4a76 4bc97a1f!2m2!1d175.4571093!2d-37.4739593!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d6d602a65679439:0x500ef614 3a2d740!2m2!1d175.3074123!2d-37.1840562!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d7298ef24562705:0x69f3cb03 862630fe!2m2!1d175.3020186!2d-37.0905544!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d0d4cf9c1ade9ed:0x68a4c2b4 38897069!2m2!1d174.902257!2d-36.964225!3e0


If anybody is interested in joining me on either route PM me and I will send you my mobile....planning on an early start but I am pretty relaxed about how the day might unfold and I will wing the route onthe day- assuming I have a say:-)

Aah dratts already organized a ride with some road bike buddies through Riverhead to Woodcocks road and onto Goat island, Leigh for Sunday afternoon,

Still a good ride mind you and your welcome to join in

[Keithf]

If you see some guy on a Husky Terra -flag me down. What are you riding tomorrow?

[10bikekid]

If you see some guy on a Husky Terra -flag me down. What are you riding tomorrow?

My weapon of choice for the day will be
<a href="http://s603.photobucket.com/user/800rider/media/Pictures003_zps5a999594.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt119/800rider/Pictures003_zps5a999594.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo Pictures003_zps5a999594.jpg"/></a>

This should allow me to fend off the Red Aprillia Tuono (in truth we will be running the pace of a fast Harley also travelling with us)
Leave 25 Arrenway Dr Albany at 1pm tomorrow if your interested, will be a good semi relaxing ride with Woodcocks road tight bends to add some fun and fish and chips at one of NZ's bests at Leigh

[Keithf]

Hi,

didn't see you guys. Met a guy on a KTM 690 and in the back of Mangawai and rode back with him via Puhoi. Went through Leigh about 2pm.

Did just a tick under 500 kms

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-UUzzFzCSDUcTdxbXM1RzhPNms/edit

[10bikekid]

Aah Kieth, you missed us by about an hour. pity as we did quite a few of the same roads

Incase your wondering my hair do is in between these 2 examples ;)
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[Oscar]

If you see some guy on a Husky Terra -flag me down. What are you riding tomorrow?

Wazzat you in Whatawhata this morning?

[Keithf]

Not me -hard at work all day in Auckland

[Keithf]

Whereabouts is this?


Aah Kieth, you missed us by about an hour. pity as we did quite a few of the same roads

Incase your wondering my hair do is in between these 2 examples ;)
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[10bikekid]

Whereabouts is this?

Just down the raod from were you where, goat Island, has one of the best wheelie hills in the country :banana:

[Keithf]

Haven't been down there in years


Just down the raod from were you where, goat Island, has one of the best wheelie hills in the country :banana:

[Keithf]

Got the Husky a bit dirty today and almost lost the tail pack

298134

[10bikekid]

Got the Husky a bit dirty today and almost lost the tail pack

298134

Nice, I think everyone's gone into hibernation, personally I've been reduced to 4WDriving and working on my new Datsun Coupe

Will go dirt bike riding up the bombing range this weekend as penance ;)

[oneblackflag]

The WR has been confined to the farm for the past month. Might try and hit the road this weekend if its not raining:baby:

[10bikekid]

The WR has been confined to the farm for the past month. Might try and hit the road this weekend if its not raining:baby:

Its only a wee ride up to the Hellenville Sand dunes and we could tow you out if you get stuck :shifty:

[Keithf]

I just about lost the tail pack so won't be going anywhere for a week or two. Found some noce ghravel roads just north of Auckland

[Keithf]

and finally might have my bike back this weekend with a new tail



I just about lost the tail pack so won't be going anywhere for a week or two. Found some noce ghravel roads just north of Auckland

[Kaituna]

Does anyone from the Waikato actually even ride anymore?

[Keithf]

might be a bit chilly:-)


Does anyone from the Waikato actually even ride anymore?

[oneblackflag]

Does anyone from the Waikato actually even ride anymore?

Of course... Just waiting on you installing your heated hand grips :rolleyes: ;)

[Danger Dave]

Does anyone from the Waikato actually even ride anymore?

Yep, i'm doing the MMMM next weekend and planing on going for a hoon at some point this weekend if anyone else is keen.

[10bikekid]

Of course... Just waiting on you installing your heated hand grips :rolleyes: ;)

I thought you needed them for a warrant :yes:

[Keithf]

It was quite chilly in the Waikato this morning...almost cold enough for heated grips, New tail tidy for the Husky- it now has a tight we arse

Auckland to Paeroa via Tuakau, Glen Murray, Huntly. No metal riads today as the guy I was riding withhas an aversion to them
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-UUzzFzCSDUay01eWZMN1ZHZ0U/edit

Paeroa to home via Maratai
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-UUzzFzCSDUQ1MyM21mVEtmZmc/edit

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[oneblackflag]

It was quite chilly in the Waikato this morning...almost cold enough for heated grips, New tail tidy for the Husky- it now has a tight we arse

Auckland to Paeroa via Tuakau, Glen Murray, Huntly. No metal riads today as the guy I was riding withhas an aversion to them
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-UUzzFzCSDUay01eWZMN1ZHZ0U/edit

Paeroa to home via Maratai
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-UUzzFzCSDUQ1MyM21mVEtmZmc/edit


Thats a nice arse... Can't stand those big black dildos with flasing lights the manufacturers put on :eek5:.

Nice looking bike the Terra, you just need that single sided GPR exhaust system now...

[Kaituna]

Grrrrrrr massive skill deficit trying to attach a picture!
299901
Now with a bigger fuel tank I will no longer be the butt of jokes as you all stream past me at servos.

[Keithf]

Yeqh-not sure about that at the moment -is certainky on my maybe list


Thats a nice arse... Can't stand those big black dildos with flasing lights the manufacturers put on :eek5:.

Nice looking bike the Terra, you just need that single sided GPR exhaust system now...

[10bikekid]

299887

Now with a bigger fuel tank I will no longer be the butt of jokes as you all stream past me at servos.

We'd be interested but the attachment don't work, loved my dominator's
Was even dreaming about buying another one today, cant seem to figure out from bike test if the tank was 12 or 14 litres ?(think 14)

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[Keithf]

Nowhere near the Waikato- bit this is where I went today.....

[10bikekid]

Nowhere near the Waikato- bit this is where I went today.....

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-UUzzFzCSDUUXlMRHNLaFBueUk/edit

And so did I sort of, Saw you go by with about 25 other bikes, we were stopped at the entrance to Sand Island on the Kiaparia Harbour with our dirt bikes on board,
I even waved :bye:

[Kaituna]

Nowhere near the Waikato- bit this is where I went today.....

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-UUzzFzCSDUUXlMRHNLaFBueUk/edit

Noice. Miss riding my bike. Once I get a new Wof and pay the man for the extortionate rego, ill drag oneblackflag along north for a ride and catch up.

[oneblackflag]

Noice. Miss riding my bike. Once I get a new Wof and pay the man for the extortionate rego, ill drag oneblackflag along north for a ride and catch up.

Sounds good :niceone:. Was gonna text you today to see if your leg was better? Just ended up riding around Horsham Downs and a bit of a blast around town with the pipe screaming :devil2:

[Keithf]

Its a really nice part of the world- that I had never been before a couple of months ago. Very fast wide open roads to blat along. It was a long day about 8 hours riding for me home to home.



And so did I sort of, Saw you go by with about 25 other bikes, we were stopped at the entrance to Sand Island on the Kiaparia Harbour with our dirt bikes on board,
I even waved :bye:

[10bikekid]

Its a really nice part of the world- that I had never been before a couple of months ago. Very fast wide open roads to blat along. It was a long day about 8 hours riding for me home to home.

Yer its choice out there, was about the same amount of time for me, though half of it was spent in the dunes:Punk:, Those metal roads are cool and found the back stepping out a few times at reasonable speed in the 4WD with the trailer on :woohoo:


May post up some pics later for proof :shifty:

[oneblackflag]

Its a really nice part of the world- that I had never been before a couple of months ago. Very fast wide open roads to blat along. It was a long day about 8 hours riding for me home to home.

Looks good on the map, im keen to get up there. Would definitely be a couple days riding for me, my arse would break otherwise :buggerd:

[oneblackflag]

May post up some pics later for proof :shifty:

Yea do. Pics or it didn't happen...

[Kaituna]

Looks good on the map, im keen to get up there. Would definitely be a couple days riding for me, my arse would break otherwise :buggerd:

Let me know when and i will tag along.

[oneblackflag]

Let me know when and i will tag along.

Yep won't be for 3-4 weeks till I get a weekend off.

[Kaituna]

Yep won't be for 3-4 weeks till I get a weekend off.
Suits me perfectly.

[Keithf]

let me know-I am also having a week off he second week in Sept

[10bikekid]

Yea do. Pics or it didn't happen...
Maybe it Didn't :bleh:
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Ok maybe it did
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[Keithf]

Went for a nit of a jaunt today. Bit time constrained but have found a few new roads to try

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-UUzzFzCSDUUWQycUJ5R2YyTUU/edit?usp=drivesdk

[oneblackflag]

Drooling a bit over a 2010 6 days 530 exc at Boyd's today. Tempting as I've pretty much decided one of these big bore KTM's will replace the WRR. From my research on ADVrider they should suit what I'm looking for, maintenance used to concern me but I think I'm over that, they seem pretty reliable, and I only do day rides anyway. Money is the only thing holding me back ATM (damn engagement ring...) :shifty:

[10bikekid]

[QUOTE=oneblackflag;1130813557]Drooling a bit over a 2010 6 days 530 exc at Boyd's today. Tempting as I've pretty much decided one of these big bore KTM's will replace the WRR. From my research on ADVrider they should suit what I'm looking for, maintenance used to concern me but I think I'm over that, they seem pretty reliable, and I only do day rides anyway. Money is the only thing holding me back ATM (damn engagement ring...) :shifty:[/QUOT

your only planning on short distance more difficult rides ?

[oneblackflag]

[QUOTE=oneblackflag;1130813557]Drooling a bit over a 2010 6 days 530 exc at Boyd's today. Tempting as I've pretty much decided one of these big bore KTM's will replace the WRR. From my research on ADVrider they should suit what I'm looking for, maintenance used to concern me but I think I'm over that, they seem pretty reliable, and I only do day rides anyway. Money is the only thing holding me back ATM (damn engagement ring...) :shifty:[/QUOT

your only planning on short distance more difficult rides ?

Yes and no... from what I see on ADVrider they will do a multi day rides easy enough... just need to take some oil and clean air filter. Basicly the WR is great at most of what I'm doing... but lacks power when I need it on the road (overtaking uphill, headwind etc.), also I would appreciate better suspension and weight on trails. I'm willing to spend a bit more time on maintenance for these things.... I just think if I do big bore the WR I'll be over the power increase pretty quick and it'll still be lacking in other areas. A 690 would be nice but still to heavy for hard trails with my lack of skills. The newer 500 exc would be good as it holds more oil and I might wait till there is some in my price range.

What do you think Mark? Give it to me straight :mellow: