Adventure Assault No 3 - Ride options?

[tri boy]

Some ride options. Could this be turned into a poll?

#1 Ride the King Country. Stay at Awakino.

#2 Ride the Turakina/Rangiteki. Stay at Taihape.

#3Ride the Kaweka/Kaimanwas. Stay at Taihape.

#4 Ride the Ureweras. Stay Waikerimoana.

#5 Ride the upper Coromandle.
Any other destinations welcomed.:yes:

[Big Dave]

No 4.............

[young1]

1, 2 and 3 all sound good just because they are closer to home, but I am not sure what the riding is like in those areas.

[windboy]

maybe zukin can tell you how top make it a poll? where you vote and so on...
:mellow:

[clint640]

Righto, I can easily organise another Motu-Waikaremoana ride.

I'm now based at Rotoiti, there's plenty of room for any strays that want to stay there Fri night.

Then on Saturday off via the highway & a few backroads to Opotiki & on up the Motu, beers @ the Matawai pub then into the hills to the salubrious shearers quarters of Journey's End Station.

On Sunday head for Wairoa via some backroads then on through the Waikaremoana road. If we make really good time we could then loop south via the Waipunga to the Napier-Taupo. Any of the crew that don't want to ride home Sunday night could stay in the 'hut' at Reporoa.

Now all we need is a date, 4/5 August perhaps?

Cheers
Clint

[Big Dave]

Now all we need is a date, 4/5 August perhaps?

Cheers
Clint

Can you do a dual sport tyres route - or do we need knobs on.

[young1]

Sounds interesting, I am interested in what sort of accomodation is on offer.

Can you book in some sun for this ride!!

[tri boy]

I think these rides need to stay in the "not too difficult" sector. This allows for two up riding, and those who are quite new to off road/gravel.
The last ride was an excellent example of team work and consideration.
These rides need to be about fun and adventure. (blood and guts, all out tracks would scare many off).
Big Beemers, Dual Sports etc are the target group.:yes:
Accommodation needs to be comfortable and reasonable.
With regards to a time, I think Sept- November, allowing events like the Cold Kiwi etc to pass, and hopefully the weather may settle(Tui moment).

[clint640]

I think these rides need to stay in the "not too difficult" sector. This allows for two up riding, and those who are quite new to off road/gravel.
The last ride was an excellent example of team work and consideration.
These rides need to be about fun and adventure. (blood and guts, all out tracks would scare many off).
Big Beemers, Dual Sports etc are the target group.:yes:
Accommodation needs to be comfortable and reasonable.


Yep, absolutely, the Motu-Waikaremoana route I'm proposing is easily doable on any adv bike with any sort of dual purpose tyre. It's all gravel roads, the Motu is about as rugged as a 'road' gets before you call it a 4x4 track but it's been ridden on a Harley Road King & done by my sister on her 1st adv ride so it ain't too bad.

The accomodation at Journey's End is really good, you'll just need a sleeping bag & something for breakfast. Last time we rode through there my friends Ann & Rob the owners invited all 7 of us to dinner & we had a great feed, otherwise we can have a meal at the pub on the way in or a cook up at the shearers quarters.

I'm easy on other dates apart from 11/12 Aug.

Cheers
Clint

[Crisis management]

Motu, Waikaremoana sounds good to me, I just have to have sufficient brownie point earning time before being allowed out again (the flood in the basement this weekend while I was at Whangamomona didn't really help my cause).
I would probably make it a 3 day event to allow time to get back comfortably, possibly coming back to Jafa central via king country roads. Tri-boy, your only allowed to come if you stop picking fights with everyone. :innocent:

[tri boy]

[QUOTE=Crisis management;1118722 Tri-boy, your only allowed to come if you stop picking fights with everyone. :innocent:[/QUOTE]

Rodger that.:yes:
In my defence though: The Cattle were asking for it. The bionic wooley bugger ran away from me, (faster than the scrambler:shit:), and as for the farmer:crybaby::baby:

[Zukin]

I am in for another trip :yes:

I would recommend Clints trip,
Just have to decide on a date.

18th and 19th August maybe?

Cheers Scott

[Big Dave]

Nah - not carrying sleeping bags - Pub or not playing.

[young1]

Unless it was middle of summer we would rather stay somewhere warm, eg a pub. But open to suggestions.

Fun and adventure, exploring new areas, meeting and making new friends is what we are after. We are happy to take some time off work to explore places further afield.

[Zukin]

Nah - not carrying sleeping bags - Pub or not playing.

Is there anything nice you can say?
You maybe trying to be funny, I am not sure as I dont know you

If you dont like what you read about our trip planning then I would suggest that you don't come, therefore no need to make comments such as you have been doing all day.

[young1]

Is there anything nice you can say?
You maybe trying to be funny, I am not sure as I dont know you

If you dont like what you read about our trip planning then I would suggest that you don't come, therefore no need to make comments such as you have been doing all day.

Good call Zukin

[sels1]

Always wanted to do the Waikarimoana on the bike.....and like Big Dave I do prefer a pub bed to a sleeping bag these days

[Big Dave]

Is there anything nice you can say?
Y


Have a nice ride.

It's banter with my friends.

[marks]

pub or sleeping bag in a shed - I don't care as long as there is lots and lots of gravel and good company. And please make it sooner rather than later ... I need another fix....

[Zukin]

Have a nice ride.

It's banter with my friends.

Thought it may of been :yes:
So apologies for any offence taken, and we do hope to see you on a ride soon, so that we actually get to hear some of this banter in person, rather than behind a keyboard

Cheers Scott

[clint640]

Nah - not carrying sleeping bags - Pub or not playing.

Toughen up ya big Jessie. I'll bring a big bottle of Harden-Up Liquid for you, it's got 'Laphroaig' written on it. :yes:


Unless it was middle of summer we would rather stay somewhere warm, eg a pub. But open to suggestions.
.

When I say the shearers quarters is 'salubrious' & 'really good' I'm not shitting ya, It's a fairly modern building with a big log burner & an endless supply of native firewood. There's a proper kitchen, big dining/drinking area, a bunkroom with about 6 beds & a couple of twin bedrooms. We can even arrange to have a supply of beer waiting for us in the chiller.

Those that want to come on the ride but have a morbid fear of sleeping bags could stay at the Matawai pub, it's about 45min riding before the Station.

18/19 Aug is good with me. If we decide to do Motu-Waikaremoana, once we have a tentative date I'll call up Rob & Ann & check that the shearers quarters are available, they usually are around this time of year.

Cheers
Clint

[tri boy]

Have a nice ride.

It's banter with my friends.

If ya can do this ride Dave, it would be awesome. Especially if you could bring the scrambler, or the Buell.

[Big Dave]

Thought it may of been :yes:
So apologies for any offence taken, and we do hope to see you on a ride soon, so that we actually get to hear some of this banter in person, rather than behind a keyboard

Cheers Scott

EG.
>>Toughen up ya big Jessie.<<

All good.

[Big Dave]

If ya can do this ride Dave, it would be awesome. Especially if you could bring the scrambler, or the Buell.

i'm good - was just sayin something nice - no guarantee i meant it of course :innocent:

[Big Dave]

If ya can do this ride Dave, it would be awesome. Especially if you could bring the scrambler, or the Buell.

It's getting to the stage where I'm embarrassed to ask TNZ for the Scrambler again - I've borrowed one for 4 ADV rides and a Tour already.
Given it lots of press and interweb coverage - but there is a point where it's ...you know.

If I'm taking the Buell it will be subject to the weather and conditions. The heavily treaded road tyres are miserable on wet gravel. They are 90% Road Bias. OK on dry. They just roll over the top if it's slippery and it's a shitful time - and as yet there are no knobbies available in the correct size.

See what eventuates.

And apart from that - I haven't GOT a sleeping bag.
Find us a pub Clint. (With an ironing board for the petticoats)

[sels1]

Find us a pub Clint. (With an ironing board for the petticoats)



Those that want to come on the ride but have a morbid fear of sleeping bags could stay at the Matawai pub, it's about 45min riding before the Station.


The Matawai is an interesting and historic old country pub with a bit of a museum around the walls of the bar. Even has a stuffed 2 headed lamb.
Leastways it did the last time I was there, but that was a while ago.

[clint640]

The Matawai is an interesting and historic old country pub with a bit of a museum around the walls of the bar. Even has a stuffed 2 headed lamb.
Leastways it did the last time I was there, but that was a while ago.

Yep, it's still there, it's a good pub.

Here's the ride report from last time: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146148

Cheers
Clint

[tri boy]

Looks like an awsome ride mate.:yes: Sounds like you know the area and people/places.
Lets see how the poll goes, but I would like to do the Motu at some stage.:yes:

[Big Dave]

Looks like an awsome ride mate.:yes: Sounds like you know the area and people/places.
Lets see how the poll goes, but I would like to do the Motu at some stage.:yes:


Yeah - i'm not locked in either - that's just the bit I have not done.

[limbimtimwim]

(Buell) and as yet there are no knobbies available in the correct size.Could you put different wheels on it?

[Aslan]

Yep, it's still there, it's a good pub.

Here's the ride report from last time: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146148

Cheers
Clint

apologies in advance if this Q has already answered Clint, but is the ride you're contemplating and seem to have got quite a few enthused about suitable for half way competent rdiers like myself on large machines (1150 GS running TCK's) or is a ligther machine like a DR going to be the go for this trip?

Cheers to all - Aslan :scooter:

[tri boy]

[QUOTE=Big Dave;1119566]It's getting to the stage where I'm embarrassed to ask TNZ for the Scrambler again - I've borrowed one for 4 ADV rides and a Tour already.

I wonder if a comparison test with my modified one could swing the deal your way.:blip:

[clint640]

apologies in advance if this Q has already answered Clint,

Apologies accepted. See post #9 :D

You'll have no problems on a TKC shod GS.

Cheers
Clint

[young1]

apologies in advance if this Q has already answered Clint, but is the ride you're contemplating and seem to have got quite a few enthused about suitable for half way competent rdiers like myself on large machines (1150 GS running TCK's) or is a ligther machine like a DR going to be the go for this trip?

Cheers to all - Aslan :scooter:

I thought you would be more worried about the width of the road Steve! You have got to make sure there is plenty of clearance for those cylinder heads.....:yes:

[Big Dave]

Could you put different wheels on it?

Not on the front - would foul the chin spoiler and muffler (weird bike huh - front wheel fouling the Muffler) - and the belt drive buggers up the back wheel options.

Like I say - if the conditions are fair - it's cool - if its NZ rain - it's doable - but it's not much fun. Will it tuck will it tuck will it tuck.

There is a 160 wide rear by avon that some guys reckon is OK - I see a rubber band on an egg when I look at the skinny thing.

I have the gene that likes fat rear tyres.

[Big Dave]

[quote=Big Dave;1119566]It's getting to the stage where I'm embarrassed to ask TNZ for the Scrambler again - I've borrowed one for 4 ADV rides and a Tour already.

I wonder if a comparison test with my modified one could swing the deal your way.:blip:


I have some other options too - KR might have something - I need a date before I can explore them.

[javahead]

You have got to make sure there is plenty of clearance for those cylinder heads.....:yes:

This GS is up for a bit of road widening.
Motu-Waikaremoana for 18/19 Aug sounds good to me.

[rogson]

I'm thinking of doing it on this - subject to appropriate setting-up and a "scare-factor" test on gravel first.
Minimum requirements are DP tyres both ends and probably a fork brace (skinny forks).
19" front DP tyre no probs, 16" rear - ummm...........
Suspension may be the no-go hurdle. Front is air assist, so can pump up to prevent bottoming, and might have a quick look for stiffer springs. But I suspect it might be hard to get rid of the feeling on gravel that I'm pushing a soft noodle around. Rear is "full-floater" with preload but no other adjustments, so not much (cheap) can be done there.

[clint640]

Alrighty, since there seems to be some interset in Motu-Waikaremoana on the 18/19 August I'll enquire about shearer's quarters availability tonight.

And Big Dave, you can borrow my little sister's sleeping bag if you want:

<a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.psychobabyonline.com/site/pics/533/31533/169128/234149/snazzy_sleeper_package.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a>

:laugh:

Cheers
Clint

[marks]

Not on the front - would foul the chin spoiler and muffler (weird bike huh - front wheel fouling the Muffler) - and the belt drive buggers up the back wheel options.

Like I say - if the conditions are fair - it's cool - if its NZ rain - it's doable - but it's not much fun. Will it tuck will it tuck will it tuck.

There is a 160 wide rear by avon that some guys reckon is OK - I see a rubber band on an egg when I look at the skinny thing.

I have the gene that likes fat rear tyres.

is this of any interest:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4479077&postcount=12

[Aslan]

I thought you would be more worried about the width of the road Steve! You have got to make sure there is plenty of clearance for those cylinder heads.....:yes:

you'll keep Mike - hope your weeks going well - cheers S :rockon:

[marks]

I'm thinking of doing it on this - subject to appropriate setting-up and a "scare-factor" test on gravel first.
Minimum requirements are DP tyres both ends and probably a fork brace (skinny forks).
19" front DP tyre no probs, 16" rear - ummm...........
Suspension may be the no-go hurdle. Front is air assist, so can pump up to prevent bottoming, and might have a quick look for stiffer springs. But I suspect it might be hard to get rid of the feeling on gravel that I'm pushing a soft noodle around. Rear is "full-floater" with preload but no other adjustments, so not much (cheap) can be done there.

we expect to see you there doing this sort of stuff

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[Big Dave]

is this of any interest:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4479077&postcount=12



Yeah - thanks - I actually posted further down that thread. 'Big' Dave was already taken so it's danger dave on there.

Same prob - only 160's - Ulendo rates them - and he's a good man - but he's also a jockey on a 900 - and I'm the opposite end of the scale.

[Big Dave]

How much for the seester?

[young1]

Waikaremoana is all new ground for me. Can someone please post a map to show where the ride is likely to go (start and finish points) I can then work out the logistics of attending.

[Zukin]

Waikaremoana is all new ground for me. Can someone please post a map to show where the ride is likely to go (start and finish points) I can then work out the logistics of attending.

For you it would be called a Nike Ride

....Just do it......:laugh:

I will post a map soon (just a rough guide)

[Zukin]

Here is a very rough map
But it will give you an idea :yes:

[young1]

Thanks Buddy, start and end points aren't too far away for us. Might mean an overnight at one end though, but heh we can live with that!!

[marks]

Thanks Buddy, start and end points aren't too far away for us. Might mean an overnight at one end though, but heh we can live with that!!

I will most probably overnight somewhere on the Friday night - perhaps we could catch up for a drink/meal if you guys end up doing the same.

[Oscar]

Is there anything nice you can say?
You maybe trying to be funny, I am not sure as I dont know you

If you dont like what you read about our trip planning then I would suggest that you don't come, therefore no need to make comments such as you have been doing all day.

Jeez, who died and made you King?

His input as valid as yours, or does your five minutes of experience make you an expert?

Dave, for what it's worth - I've done that route and it should be no be no problems with standard Uly tyres. Otherwise yer quite welcome to borrow the LC4.

[Big Dave]

Jeez, who died and made you King?

Dave, for what it's worth - I've done that route and it should be no be no problems with standard Uly tyres. Otherwise yer quite welcome to borrow the LC4.


It's cool - I was being brutal with Col and Clint - if you didn't know we're tight it would look ugly.

And thanks. I' like to take the tractor, but I'm drinkin' veges tyre kool aide lately too.

[Oscar]

It's cool - I was being brutal with Col and Clint - if you didn't know we're tight it would look ugly.

And thanks. I' like to take the tractor, but I'm drinkin' veges tyre kool aide lately too.

'Bout time you got yerself a proper motorscicle, my Lad.
One wid long travel suspension and knobblies and only one cylinder...that sort of thing. I could see you on an KLR/DR/XR650...much more fun on the shingle.

[Big Dave]

'Bout time you got yerself a proper motorscicle, my Lad.
One wid long travel suspension and knobblies and only one cylinder...that sort of thing. I could see you on an KLR/DR/XR650...much more fun on the shingle.

Yeah - And the Tbird is sitting in the shed rusting. But the mrs bought it for me and she loves it.

I didn't like that LC640 on the CC at all. Don't know that I'm a thumper guy, you seem to have to be hard on it all the time with them - not me - I kinda liked the look of the super tenere Yamahas at Awakino. My size.


I reckon you could make a good scrambler from a stock 2nd hand bonne too.

[Oscar]

Yeah - And the Tbird is sitting in the shed rusting. But the mrs bought it for me and she loves it.

I didn't like that LC640 on the CC at all. Don't know that I'm a thumper guy, you seem to have to be hard on it all the time with them - not me - I kinda liked the look of the super tenere Yamahas at Awakino. My size.


I reckon you could make a good scrambler from a stock 2nd hand bonne too.

Those Super Tenere's are actually quite peaky, and not that easy to ride.
Have you tried a DR? Much more civillised (engine counter-balancer makes it smoother) than the LC4. Mind you, I kinda like my LC4 (it brings out the hooligan in me). I really liked the big Husky when I had it up north too - it's probably got the best single cylinder donk I've ever ridden.

[Big Dave]

Have you tried a DR?

Yeah - hippie has one, I could do with one of those seats for each buttock.

[limbimtimwim]

I kinda liked the look of the super tenere Yamahas at Awakino. My size.I give to you sir, the monster-truck of motorcycles (http://www.ktm.co.nz/bike.php?bike=51):
<img src="http://www.ktm.co.nz/files/bikeimage.php?i=676&w=800">
920mm seat high and a 950cc vtwin.

Now if we all had a spare $20K+ lieing around and were all over 6 feet tall...

[tri boy]

Oh gentlemen, did not the mighty Scrambler prove its worth to the masses assembled at the for mentioned outing? Were you not in awe of its ability to break down, and ressurecte itself in your humble presence?
Those of such shallow faith should kneel, nenh wallow in nerve and fortitude in the presence of such mechanical splender.........

OK, I'll be there, just slow down and make me look good:yes:

[Big Dave]

I give to you sir,
920mm seat high and a 950cc vtwin.

Now if we all had a spare $20K+ lieing around and were all over 6 feet tall...

Lovely machine.

But what irks is I have the road legal parts of that bike already in the Buell - apart from the ability to fit Knobby tyres, The Xb12X's mass centralisation offers similar handling to the SM950 I tested.

The KTM is has more top end, the Buell more bottom, then I can fit panniers and top box etc etc.

Too much crossover for the $.

[tri boy]

Damn! Those KTMs are one UGLY looking motorcycle. Who cares how fast they go/how many points they have been awarded........I mean, really,...............

[Zukin]

Jeez, who died and made you King?

Not even worth a bite :laugh::laugh:


or does your five minutes of experience make you an expert?

No one is an expert!!
Even you!! so I have heard :laugh:

[young1]

I will most probably overnight somewhere on the Friday night - perhaps we could catch up for a drink/meal if you guys end up doing the same.


Yep all sounds good, we still need to make a decision on the ride etc, but it would be nice to catch up like that.

Mike

[windboy]

Don't know you Big Dave at all but if you were considering a tenere, may be worth having a look at this puppy (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-107569635.htm), I didn't even know they made them that big...

specs are here (http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/suzuki_dr_800_s_big_1999.php)

That peaky mudguard off the fairing resembles the newer BMW quite a bit huh? BMW ripping styling of a jap bike from the 90s? :dodge:

later,

[Big Dave]

Don't know you Big Dave at all but if you were considering a tenere, may be worth having a look at this puppy (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-107569635.htm), I didn't even know they made them that big...

specs are here (http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/suzuki_dr_800_s_big_1999.php)

That peaky mudguard off the fairing resembles the newer BMW quite a bit huh? BMW ripping styling of a jap bike from the 90s? :dodge:

later,

taa - i don't think I've ever seen one of them before.

[Garry.W]

I kinda liked the look of the super tenere Yamahas at Awakino. My size.

No, you must have been tripping DC :sick:



I reckon you could make a good scrambler from a stock 2nd hand bonne too.

That's more like it :yes:

[Oscar]

I give to you sir, the monster-truck of motorcycles (http://www.ktm.co.nz/bike.php?bike=51):
<img src="http://www.ktm.co.nz/files/bikeimage.php?i=676&w=800">
920mm seat high and a 950cc vtwin.

Now if we all had a spare $20K+ lieing around and were all over 6 feet tall...

I rode one of those.
Wow. It's one of those beast that after you ride it the first time, your hands are shaking and yer gibbering things like "...holyshitIgottagitmeoneadose..."
No disrepect to Dave, but that's waaaay more bike than he needs on gravel.
Me, on the other hand...

[Oscar]

Oh gentlemen, did not the mighty Scrambler prove its worth to the masses assembled at the for mentioned outing? Were you not in awe of its ability to break down, and ressurecte itself in your humble presence?
Those of such shallow faith should kneel, nenh wallow in nerve and fortitude in the presence of such mechanical splender.........

OK, I'll be there, just slow down and make me look good:yes:

It certainly did, as did the mighty W650...

[Oscar]

Not even worth a bite :laugh::laugh:



No one is an expert!!
Even you!! so I have heard :laugh:

You shouldn't believe everything you hear.

[clint640]

Just talked to Ann at Journey's End Station, the shearer's quarters are available 18 August & she has offered to cook us one of her legendary dinners & stock the chiller with beer for us :)

Zukin's map is a rough guide apart from Journey's End which is actually on the inland side of hwy 2 up the Koranga Valley behind Matawai. Funnily enough Wairangi near Arowhana where the overnight stop is marked is another station I know well, a family friend managed it for years, an expedition up though there would be a good summer trip.

Would you bastards please stop putting up pics of the 950 SuperEnduro, I'm trying to save up for a workshop/house & you're not bloody making it easy :)


How much for the seester?

No use to you, you wouldn't be able to catch her, she's way faster on gravel than you are :bleh:

Cheers
Clint

[Big Dave]

No disrepect to Dave, but that's waaaay more bike than he needs on gravel.
Me, on the other hand...

Mr 3rd person would like to feign indignation and point out that his attitude and general disposition to dirt recklessness is tempered by the fact that he's on expensive loaners that he wants to be able to loaner again. Or his own 20k tractor.

Give me a bike that I'm not shitting myself about scratching up and I'll keep a lot closer to you cahants. :motu:

But yer right that ktm wouldn't be it. A 3.5k Twin like that DR would. That would run 60 horsepower? TKCs and a trip to Norm Cobb and Like a bad suit, sunshine.

[Zukin]

So we can confirm the 18th and 19th August for this ride?

Clint what is the maximum number that can be accommodated at the shearers quarters, as I am sure that this trip will fill up :yes:

Cheers

[cooneyr]

....Would you bastards please stop putting up pics of the 950 SuperEnduro, I'm trying to save up for a workshop/house & you're not bloody making it easy :)...

Here here. When they start making a 18l tank for one my wife is working the streets till I can afford one - well maybe not :innocent:. Serious cool toy but way more bike than I will ever be able to afford or need.


...A 3.5k Twin like that DR would. That would run 60 horsepower?

Ahhhh - very big single pot not a twin. 50hp according to the link. Pitty they didnt stick a twin in it but thems the breaks. An uprated DR Big chassis with a nice narrow angle twin i.e. in the middle between a weestrom and DR650 would be worth a test ride.

Cheers R

[Oscar]

No use to you, you wouldn't be able to catch her, she's way faster on gravel than you are :bleh:

Cheers
Clint

So she's waaaaaaaaay faster'n you then?

[Oscar]

Here here. When they start making a 18l tank for one my wife is working the streets till I can afford one - well maybe not :innocent:. Serious cool toy but way more bike than I will ever be able to afford or need.




Cheers R



I got over 150k out of a tank on the 950SE before the warning light came on.
If you babied it, you'd prolly get 180k.

[Big Dave]

weestrom and DR650 would be worth a test ride.

Cheers R

Thanks - I didn't look that closely - and I agree about the DL650 - but I Can't justify the expense (DL DR) - when it's the type of riding I do 5 or 6 days a year - and I already have a bike that's quite capable of doing it - just not as fast as my mates with dedicated 21" knobby machines (or they are freaks like Stretch.)

The buell would be as good on dirt roads as a wee - if you could get the *&^@#&) tyres. The only time I'd hesitate to take it off the seal is in big wet. And that's only because of the rubber.

[cooneyr]

I got over 150k out of a tank on the 950SE before the warning light came on.
If you babied it, you'd prolly get 180k.

I want closer to 300 than 200. Going to get a IMS for the DR when we get back from Sweden in October.


The buell would be as good on dirt roads as a wee - if you could get the *&^@#&) tyres. The only time I'd hesitate to take it off the seal is in big wet. And that's only because of the rubber.

Swap them for their bike i.e. give them the buell and then see who's the "slow" one - oh wait that may back fire :dodge:

One day I'll get to the other island for a ride with you guys. This trip looks like it will cover some interesting ground - down the middle of the Hui/Rauku ranges.

Cheers R

[young1]

What are the vibrations like on the Buell?

[Big Dave]

It shakes at idle, and you can feel some vibes through your feet when you first get on it.
After a while you don't notice.
After the 3rd twist the throttle power stand or throwing it through a set of flip flops or pulling a two finger rolling stoppie - you don't care.

Some folks can't get past it, doesn't bother me a jot. In fact it amuses me. Co-pilot seems to enjoy it.

[young1]

It shakes at idle, and you can feel some vibes through your feet when you first get on it.
After a while you don't notice.


I suppose that adds character to the bike which is always good!

[clint640]

The limit would be 12 people.

Since the Motu-Waikaremoana ride is currently leading the poll & no-one seems to have a problem with the 18/19th August for a date I shall go forth & organise this with another thread & a calendar entry.

Cheers
Clint

[Garry.W]

The limit would be 12 people.

Since the Motu-Waikaremoana ride is currently leading the poll & no-one seems to have a problem with the 18/19th August for a date I shall go forth & organise this with another thread & a calendar entry.

Cheers
Clint

I'm in 18/19th and more than hopeful that the HP will be back in better shape that ever in time for this - guess it's a case of third time lucky to actually make an Assault :dodge:

[tri boy]

Hey Clint, if that accom is limited to 12, how close is that pub, and is it an option with regards to the ride lay out that you are considering?

[windboy]

Sorry guys I'm definitely out... It's my wee boy's first birthday that weekend! You guys have fun though :bye:

[Zukin]

The limit would be 12 people.

Since the Motu-Waikaremoana ride is currently leading the poll & no-one seems to have a problem with the 18/19th August for a date I shall go forth & organise this with another thread & a calendar entry.

Cheers
Clint

I say go for it
But a suggestion as numbers are limited that you don't advertise the meeting place and time etc, as it may attract people that simply show up, which is normally ok, but due to the restrictions for accommodation it would need to be somewhat controlled :dodge:
We can tell those that are doing the ride via email/PM


I'm in anyway :yes:and I would guess Ducatijim (lives in Reporoa) and BusaJim would be in, as would most of the riders on the other adventure assault trips

[bart]

I'm about 50/50 on this. Will decide over the next few days.

[Zukin]

I'm about 50/50 on this. Will decide over the next few days.

Bart and Hugh
We missed your good company and humour on the last trip :yes:

Be good to catch up again

[Goblin]

Yep, absolutely, the Motu-Waikaremoana route I'm proposing is easily doable on any adv bike with any sort of dual purpose tyre. It's all gravel roads, the Motu is about as rugged as a 'road' gets before you call it a 4x4 track but it's been ridden on a Harley Road King & done by my sister on her 1st adv ride so it ain't too bad.
ClintIf it's been done on a Road King surely it can be done on a lil old honda.
I'm keen to do this but I wouldn't want to hold you guys up.

[young1]

We are not 100% sure yet, maybe 75% sure. I will talk to Judi (after all she does own the BACK half of the bike!!) But I would like to see that back blocks of that part or NZ!!

[marks]

I are a definite starter

[tri boy]

I are a definite starter

Ditto.....

[clint640]

If it's been done on a Road King surely it can be done on a lil old honda.
I'm keen to do this but I wouldn't want to hold you guys up.

I should mention that the aforementioned Road King has also been ridden across the Simpson Desert & apparently suffered some damage going through the Motu. If you've ridden heaps of gravel on the CBR you might be OK but as I said it's about as rough as a 'gravel road' can get before it starts getting called a '4wd track'

Cheers
Clint

[clint640]

Since the Coromandel is coming second in the polling, someone could step up to the plate & organise a ride up there sometime after MMMMM, go on, you know you want to! :yes:

A great feature of Coromandel is that those without adventure rigs can hire them from Coromoto in Whitianga.

Cheers
Clint

[Big Dave]

A great feature of Coromandel is that those without adventure rigs can hire them from Coromoto in Whitianga.

Cheers
Clint

Cookie is da man.

www.coromoto.co.nz

He's quoted a very wise bloke and used some gorechus fotos on that site.

[Crisis management]

He's quoted a very wise bloke and used some gorechus fotos on that site.

There's a very large ego on the loose round here somewhere......


Stalks off with extra large butterfly net....



Gimme a day or two to try and persuade the boss I'm allowed out to the Motu run first than I'll do a Coromandel ride plan. Can't be hard, turn left at the bombays and follow the trail of remuera tractors.........

[Goblin]

Since the Coromandel is coming second in the polling, someone could step up to the plate & organise a ride up there sometime after MMMMM, go on, you know you want to! :yes:

Cheers
Clint
Yes, I've been hankering to ride to Port Jackson for some years now(done it in the car many times) and Ive never organised a ride before. Gotta be a first time eh.

I've never been afraid of gravel/shingle and my old driveway was almost a 4wd track, I used to navigate a ZZR1100 up and down it, so I reckon Im up to it on my 600. I'm only worried about getting lost on roads Ive never ridden. Like I said, I wouldnt want to hold you guys up on the ride.

BTW Dave, How much to hire a DR650 or the DR250 for a day? I couldnt find the day hire prices on the site.

[Big Dave]

There's a very large ego on the loose round here somewhere......


Stalks off with extra large butterfly net....


.

Mr 3rd person suggest a butterfly net inadequate.
Large commercial fishing trawler currently stevedoring on Princess wharf best bet.

[Big Dave]

BTW Dave, How much to hire a DR650 or the DR250 for a day? I couldnt find the day hire prices on the site.

Don't know - ring him - he's a good'un.

[Crisis management]

Mr 3rd person suggest a butterfly net inadequate.
Large commercial fishing trawler currently stevedoring on Princess wharf best bet.

Bugger, not a commercial fisherman! Recreational fishers are limited to a single 60m net......


Wait.....here's a "one that got away" story!

[tri boy]

I also like going over to the east side,(pt Charles, and the ride to Stony Bay).
Its a shame that the east and west tips are only joined by a walking track.
Accom can be DOC sites, or possibly the farm backpackers.
The east side has some chalets at Stony Bay. The best time to be there is when the Pohutokawas are in bloom. Magic.:yes:
Hey Goblin, the CBR would do the west side easy. Sometimes, on the Stony bay side the last 5-10 km gets a bit rough.
I don't think that road gets much attention maintenance wise. The Coro boys would have the update.

[Zukin]

I loved the Coromandel

It was my first adventure style ride, unfortunately I didnt have anyone else to tag along, but I loved every minute of it!! :yes:

Heck motorcycling is addictive :yes:

That ride is not quite 12 months ago and since then at a guess I have done about 15000km of riding :shit:
I have only been riding for 12 months, but it seems such a looong time ago, but the grin factor never wears off :yes:

Here is the post (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=738362&postcount=9) and the photos of my trip around the Coromandel, remember this was at the end of August last year :gob:.....
Wicked weather

[tri boy]

I had a surprise guest at Fletcher Bay. Had to tell him there wasn't enough wriggle room in the tent.:shit:

[bvaut]

I'd be quite keen to tag along on this Moto- Waikaro ride if are looking for any extras. Live in Whakatane and have done both of these roads a few times- a great ride.

[tri boy]

I'd be quite keen to tag along on this Moto- Waikaro ride if are looking for any extras. Live in Whakatane and have done both of these roads a few times- a great ride.

Welcome bvaut.
Check out clints Adv #3 MMMMM 07 thread.
The details of the ride and riders are there.:yes: