Taupo-Auckland on Street Magic

[R6_kid]

Would you do it?

Given my new employment it has become economically viable (and logically sensible) for me to commute on/in something other than the R6 or the 2.5L 'Spirit of Scandanavia' Volvo so i'm looking at getting a street magic.

Only one i can find on trademe is in Taupo, knowing that its going to take about 7-8hrs+ of riding would you do a mission and ride a Street Magic back from Taupo to Auckland?

Yes i know it is easy enough to get someone to put it in a van and bring it up to Auckland for me but i feel like being adventurous (stupid) and giving it a try.

Would you?

[Fatjim]

Fuck yeah.


ROOOOAAAAAADDDDD TRRRRIIIIPPPP!!!!!!!!!!

[imdying]

I'd try anything once! Many back roads you can take? Don't want to be a nuisance or get squashed!

[The Pastor]

yeah bro, why the hell not, try and do 60k over the limit on a street magic.

Best thing is that it will only use like 5 bucks gas....

[R6_kid]

I figured i'd go SH1 (or alternate) until i got to Ngaruawahia then cut across SH22, from there i'd probably have to look at a map book, but i know it is possible. Just means i have to use Great South Road and end up in West Auckland instead of short cutting across the Harbour Bridge. Would be quite an adventure i think.

[kiwifruit]

yeah why not :lol:
plenty of back roads to take, stay off sh1 man

[marty]

sh1 north to atiamuri, take the whakamaru rd to whakamauru/mangakino, up the western rd to wharepapa and nice coffee, to kihikihi/teawamutu, then out the back to sh39 thru pirongia/back of ngaruawahia, turn left thru waingaro, up 22 to tuakau and puke, gsr into auckland.......

[R6_kid]

cheers marty... done this one before?

[Macktheknife]

sh1 north to atiamuri, take the whakamaru rd to whakamauru/mangakino, up the western rd to wharepapa and nice coffee, to kihikihi/teawamutu, then out the back to sh39 thru pirongia/back of ngaruawahia, turn left thru waingaro, up 22 to tuakau and puke, gsr into auckland.......

What he said! heaps of fun
Of course I reckon you would have to be mad to do it BUT
you are! lol

[2_SL0]

Nope,
The first 2 hours, "wooohhoooo" this kewl, next two hours fark why did I do this, next two hours "Mommmmmmmmmmmyyy". Last hour, "Mommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmy, Mommmmmmmmy" :yes:

[Meekey_Mouse]

sh1 north to atiamuri, take the whakamaru rd to whakamauru/mangakino, up the western rd to wharepapa and nice coffee, to kihikihi/teawamutu, then out the back to sh39 thru pirongia/back of ngaruawahia, turn left thru waingaro, up 22 to tuakau and puke, gsr into auckland.......

Haha, wow! Street Magic to Aucks... that is a mission!

If you're crazy enough to do this and wanted break down support to Kihikihi I'd be happy to go along :p

Also, I know a back road to Whakamaru, might be about 10 mins longer on a normal bike though

[The Pastor]

One thing to realise is that this bike will be going at max speed for 8hrs..... I don't think it would last dude.

[eviltwin]

my flatmate has a mint street magic that he never uses, he's in fiji for the next 10 days, but i can sell it to you on behalf, buy me a ticket and fly over there to give him the change. give me a call if your interested 021 444 158.

[DMNTD]

Do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it!

[BNZ]

I figured i'd go SH1 (or alternate) until i got to Ngaruawahia then cut across SH22, from there i'd probably have to look at a map book, but i know it is possible. Just means i have to use Great South Road and end up in West Auckland instead of short cutting across the Harbour Bridge. Would be quite an adventure i think.

Na harden up, mate of mine crossed the bridge on a street magic

[Pixie]

sh1 north to atiamuri, take the whakamaru rd to whakamauru/mangakino, up the western rd to wharepapa and nice coffee, to kihikihi/teawamutu, then out the back to sh39 thru pirongia/back of ngaruawahia, turn left thru waingaro, up 22 to tuakau and puke, gsr into auckland.......

Turn off SH1 at the top of the hill north of Taupo,onto the Kinloch rd and carry on past Mokai to whakamauru/mangakino, up the western rd to wharepapa and nice coffee, to kihikihi/teawamutu, then out the back to sh39 thru pirongia/back of ngaruawahia, turn left thru waingaro, up 22 to tuakau and puke, gsr into auckland.......

[Mr. Peanut]

10-1 the piston melts.

Drain the oil tank and put Motul710 in there if you want to give the engine a chance :)

[Grub]

What's a Street Magic? If it's got two wheels who cares but the route pixie gave you is *almost* right.

At the front end add .... Go south to Turangi, then around the bottom of the lake, out past Kuratau and up the western lake road to Whakamaru .....

Hell ... go south to Wellington and then .... Bluff?

[R6_kid]

What's a Street Magic? If it's got two wheels who cares but the route pixie gave you is *almost* right.

At the front end add .... Go south to Turangi, then around the bottom of the lake, out past Kuratau and up the western lake road to Whakamaru .....

Hell ... go south to Wellington and then .... Bluff?

Its a 50cc 'scooter' (but cooler), one step at a time eh mate?

[Grub]

Its a 50cc 'scooter' (but cooler), one step at a time eh mate?

Oh ... LOL well maybe not via Bluff then

[Mumbles]

sh1 north to atiamuri, take the whakamaru rd to whakamauru/mangakino, up the western rd to wharepapa and nice coffee, to kihikihi/teawamutu, then out the back to sh39 thru pirongia/back of ngaruawahia, turn left thru waingaro, up 22 to tuakau and puke, gsr into auckland.......

This is a awsome ride .... but on the street?? might get a little frustrating unless it got NO5?
Been to a Cold Kiwi about 5 years ago and passed a guy on a :scooter: nifty fifty at the start of the desert road, found out later that he rode it down from Tauranga and then back in something like 12hr each way!! when I passed him he was doing the old leg push up a hill! :Punk:

If you do it.... take a back up crew who can take lots of before :yes: and :mellow: after :shutup: pictures and pray for a tail wind :innocent:

[Colapop]

Fuck it man, buy one from Wellington and do a Nth Island tour!

[Swoop]

Goodbye Pork Magic??


The alternative is to ride it onto the train and then off again in Auckland... :whistle: Still very much like Pork Pie though!

Sounds like a laugh either way!:yes: :scooter: :scooter: :Punk:

[idleidolidyll]

mate, people ride BICYCLES between Taupo and Auckland

In comparison a Street Magic is a doddle

[ManDownUnder]

Wait for an open day in Taupo and ask someone to stuff in their trailer, or boot... or pop it on the packrack...

[ghost]

Just plan to hit Auckland after 3 pm. Nothing moves on the southern motorway northbound for at least 4 hours after that.:scooter:

[texmo]

Its a 50cc 'scooter' (but cooler), one step at a time eh mate?

Cant ride 50's on the motor way its against the law. Other than that you would probbly seize it man. dont risk it.

[R6_kid]

Wouldnt be on motorway at all, surely if i stopped at most towns for a 10min rest it would be alright for the engine. Those guys were riding around NZ on SJ50's to raise money for cancer and im pretty sure thats the same engine.

[shafty]

In years to come you'll either be saying:

"Remember that Taupo - Akld blast on The Magic - what a bloody laugh"

or " I was TALKIN about riding a Street Magic from Taupo - Akld once. mumble mumble"

Be interesting - DO IT

[more_fasterer]

ROOOOAAAAAADDDDD TRRRRIIIIPPPP!!!!!!!!!!

What he said!

Although what's wrong with commuting on the R6? it's not like you're trying to lane-split a goldwing...

[SlowHand]

Nope,
The first 2 hours, "wooohhoooo" this kewl, next two hours fark why did I do this, next two hours "Mommmmmmmmmmmyyy". Last hour, "Mommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmy, Mommmmmmmmy" :yes:

You forget the 5mins getting poked by a stick on 22 by the 2 ppl on red and black bikes.


Do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it!


So what ARE you trying to say? English madafaka, do you speak it! :innocent:

[Unforgiven]

Do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it do it!

What he said. I know I would. :scooter:

[Zapf]

What is the tank range on the Street Magic? :shit:

[Qkchk]

I am threatening to do the ATNR on mine one day....................

[Qkchk]

Just remember that if its a non-modded one you'll be climbing hills at approx 50kph or even slower......just don't get slammed by a truck coming around the corner and doesnt see you.

[trumpy]

Turn off SH1 at the top of the hill north of Taupo,onto the Kinloch rd and carry on past Mokai to whakamauru/mangakino, up the western rd to wharepapa and nice coffee, to kihikihi/teawamutu, then out the back to sh39 thru pirongia/back of ngaruawahia, turn left thru waingaro, up 22 to tuakau and puke, gsr into auckland.......

What Pixie said, this is a great ride. Make it on a thursday and I could pick you up in the van on the the way to Aucks if ya need rescuin......................not that you would of course......

[Smorg]

What is the tank range on the Street Magic? :shit:

Not alot i would imagine, bring a camel pack for fuel

[Finn]

It'll be like that scene in Dumb & Dumber. Cool.

Pack some extra petrol and make sure it's full of oil

[Dodger]

Do it!!
This is the kind of crazy thing I would like to do.
I was thinking about having a 50cc ride around the bays in WGTN, but doesn't look like much interest :( (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=45641)

Taupo - Auckland is just insane, and has to be done :) (my 50cc does around 200k's on 4L petrol)
Would be good if you could get some other crazy person to join you.
:scooter: :scooter:

[R6_kid]

Just remember that if its a non-modded one you'll be climbing hills at approx 50kph or even slower......just don't get slammed by a truck coming around the corner and doesnt see you.

that did cross my mind, im not one to take it from behind, especially not from a truck


Do it!!

Would be good if you could get some other crazy person to join you.
:scooter: :scooter:

so... anyone keen?

[Smorg]

so... anyone keen?

I'll go pillion

[MWVT]

In years to come you'll either be saying:

"Remember that Taupo - Akld blast on The Magic - what a bloody laugh"

or " I was TALKIN about riding a Street Magic from Taupo - Akld once. mumble mumble"

Be interesting - DO IT

Exactly - and this still applies, even if you seize it.