42nd Traverse. Could I do it on a trail bike?

[nzspokes]

42nd Traverse. Could I do it on a trail bike? Does the bike have to be road legal?

Just thinking I would like to give it a go on my KDX. Have done it a few times on a Mountain Bike. Obviously I would need somebody to drop me off and pick me up.

[Oscar]

42nd Traverse. Could I do it on a trail bike? Does the bike have to be road legal?

Just thinking I would like to give it a go on my KDX. Have done it a few times on a Mountain Bike. Obviously I would need somebody to drop me off and pick me up.

Yes you could, amd no it doesn't.

http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/central-north-island/turangi-taupo/42-traverse/

[oneblackflag]

42nd Traverse. Could I do it on a trail bike? Does the bike have to be road legal?

Just thinking I would like to give it a go on my KDX. Have done it a few times on a Mountain Bike. Obviously I would need somebody to drop me off and pick me up.

Yes. Have fun.

[fridayflash]

yep, absolutely...id do it from owhango to chateau and back, then stay over at owhango and congratulate yourself with many many pints of lager :first:

[Oscar]

yep, absolutely...id do it from owhango to chateau and back, then stay over at owhango and congratulate yourself with many many pints of lager :first:

Or you could stay in the ten man hut...































..and freeze yer arse off.

[oneblackflag]

Or you could stay in the ten man hut...






..and freeze yer arse off.

Not if he's with any decent mate:buggerd:

[Night Falcon]

yep, absolutely...id do it from owhango to chateau and back, then stay over at owhango and congratulate yourself with many many pints of lager :first:

I have the 42nd earmarked to do on my adventurised Rev3 when I'm up to riding it again. Just need to make some adjustments to make it a bit more water proof. The thing only has to look at water and it stops. Think there is a mod you do to the carb and air box to stop it gulping water. Will most likely be a two day ride as I'm liable to get a tad preoccupied exploring trails in there on a go anywhere trials bike - fun azzz though :banana:

[Oscar]

I have the 42nd earmarked to do on my adventurised Rev3 when I'm up to riding it again. Just need to make some adjustments to make it a bit more water proof. The thing only has to look at water and it stops. Think there is a mod you do to the carb and air box to stop it gulping water. Will most likely be a two day ride as I'm liable to get a tad preoccupied exploring trails in there on a go anywhere trials bike - fun azzz though :banana:

We're gonna take our Pampera's down shortly.

[andy mac]

We're gonna take our Pampera's down shortly.

We were there at Anzac weekend & the side tracks are very wet & greasy now.

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[DR Girl]

Glad 42 Trav wasn't like that when I did it :gob::gob: Well done you lot.

[nzspokes]

You have just convinced me that this will be a summer mission.

[Box'a'bits]

Andy posted video & pictures of side tracks, not the 42nd traverse itself. That is much more manageable. ;)

[GPS MAN]

Don't be Scared:rofl:

I've done it several times on my KLR by myself...no worries

[andy mac]

Andy posted video & pictures of side tracks, not the 42nd traverse itself. That is much more manageable. ;)

Steve's right, the video was taken on side tracks and was meant to show Oscar the current conditions.

I recommend starting from the Tongariro end if it's been wet or your first time on the 42nd. I've riden solo in summer but wouldn't now as it's isolated and can get freezing cold. The Owhango end was in excellent condition at Anzac weekend - we didn't go right thru.

[Kaituna]

We're gonna take our Pampera's down shortly.
Give me holler when you are going.
And to the OP, a trail bike? I recommend a triumph rocket.

[dino3310]

42nd Traverse. Could I do it on a trail bike? Does the bike have to be road legal?

Just thinking I would like to give it a go on my KDX. Have done it a few times on a Mountain Bike. Obviously I would need somebody to drop me off and pick me up.

yeah bro, years ago we use to trailer there from Taupo ....
spend the day there hooning around and get home absolutely knackered we had old xr200 250, xt250, pe, it,... good fun.
we use to go in the tongariro end and end up back there

[FJRider]

You have just convinced me that this will be a summer mission.

It has to be a summer mission.

From the link you gave ...

4WD vehicle access on the 42 Traverse is open each year in the summer, from 1 December to 30 April only.

Vehicles are not permitted in the winter, from 1 May to 30 November. 4WD vehicles are not permitted off the 42 Traverse route.

[Box'a'bits]

It has to be a summer mission. From the link you gave ...4WD vehicle access on the 42 Traverse is open each year in the summer, from 1 December to 30 April only. Vehicles are not permitted in the winter, from 1 May to 30 November. 4WD vehicles are not permitted off the 42 Traverse route.
Nope, thats just 4WDs. They'd rip the place up

[nzspokes]

Nope, thats just 4WDs. They'd rip the place up

As will I with my Epic HP from the KDX.......

Or I will just fall on my arse.

[dino3310]

As will I with my Epic HP from the KDX.......

Or I will just fall on my arse.

bit of both:D

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[banditrider]

I recommend starting from the Tongariro end if it's been wet or your first time on the 42nd. I've riden solo in summer but wouldn't now as it's isolated and can get freezing cold. The Owhango end was in excellent condition at Anzac weekend - we didn't go right thru.

Did it early April starting from Owhango. Made it through on the V-Strom...but not planning on taking her back through there anytime soon...