Adventure Assault (wild Waikato wanderings) 30/11---2/12

[tri boy]

Time to finalise a date for the Wild Waikato Wanderers.
After discussion with the crew on Clints ride, a choice was made for the end of Nov. After checking what events that I knew of (Burt Munroe etc), this above date has been chosen. I hope you can make it, and will post details as required.
Cheers,
Brent.
UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE.
We have booked the Awakino. Please call them to confirm your bed. 06 7529815.
Raglan Sunset Motel is Saturday nights accom. 07 8250050. www.ourbeachhouse.co.nz
Please list your attendance in the Calender Thread so numbers can be confirmed by 10/11/07.
Numbers will be limited to a max of 15 at this stage, possibly 1-2more.

[tri boy]

Bare with me while I fumble my way through the required details.

Awakino Hotel is happy to accommodate us. $45 per person, safe off road bike parking, and meals etc are up to you.
Contact# 06 7529815, mention that you are with the Adventure crew, and organise payment etc. Rooms are probably comfortable, basic units.

Raglan Harbour Hotel.
Charge by the room, with various options,(single,twin,family etc ranging from $60/room through to $120+).
Contact# 078258010.

Please register on the calender thread, and post your attendance here.
I will atempt to answer most questions, but I type like a retard, so don't expect much.
Below is a basic map. Book accom early, as both pubs are very popular.

[Garry.W]

I could be a starter Tri Boy :scooter:

Garry

[windboy]

Sweet, sounds awesome brent! with the .doc I can figure out some of the sections of the ride, the map that you posted isn't much help though. Could you try saving it to higher res? :niceone:

I'll have to contact the rest of the jafa team from the last wwwww invisible nick (now gingabiker), crisisman, any others? :chase:

later,

[tri boy]

I've tried to segment the map for a better view. This is the basic layout, but as we know, routes can be changed over a beer on the nights.
Probably 70% of the ride will be gravel, with only some of it being a bit challenging. This might encourage somepeople to give adventure riding a go. It wont be a "Blood and Guts " type of ride, social, enjoyable weekend, at comfortable night stops, similar to the Whangamomana weekend(hopefully without the rain).<_<

[tri boy]

And one for the southern crew. Raurimu--Tauramanui.

[Krusti]

The road down the coast from Marakopa only has about 20km of metal now (not the 47 as per map). Take a diversion out to Waikawau beach. The tunnel to the beach is quite cool.

[Oscar]

My back yard.
I'll show a few good roads...

[Big Dave]

My back yard needs mowing.

.......fixed.

[clint640]

Bugger, that's the weekend of our big annual pissup-mtb downhill race-$50 car race session, ah well, ya'll have fun.

Cheers
Clint

[Crisis management]

I think I'm in here Brent, I've been looking forward to this for a while....now, where's this calendar thread thingy? :spudwhat:

[windboy]

I think I'm in here Brent, I've been looking forward to this for a while....now, where's this calendar thread thingy? :spudwhat:

How about the SI passes ride? You keen enough for that? I reckon you would have enough brownie points to knock out for a week. You could fly the missus to CHCH for $39 on virgin in Feb (just in case you struggling)....:niceone:

Gingerbiker is keen and so am I.... Brent?

later,

[Crisis management]

Tempting, I must admit but it looked like a couple of weeks away to do that and I can't find the time in Feb for that. (got a month off in march so have to work before that.....)
I'm hoping it is something I can do in a couple of years as it looks like the sort of ride that should be held annually.
Have you got this dakar yet?

[tri boy]

SI might just be a possibility for me. Would be good to see some of its passes.
Definitely probably.:yes:

[Zukin]

Hey there

Good work on the next Adventure Assault :clap:

I may have to miss this one though as we are probably heading down to the Burt Munro rally the weekend before and were going to take our time back

I will let you know once I have finalised our plans :yes:

[young1]

Tri boy, I do not know yet whether I will be on this ride or not, I have some major domestic problems with a wife who has just left me. I really want to be on it, all depends on whether I still have a bike at that stage!!

[tri boy]

Sorry about your family issues Y1. Don't sweat on the ride. there will be others.
All the best mate. PM me if I can be of any assistance.:mellow:

[young1]

Sorry about your family issues Y1. Don't sweat on the ride. there will be others.
All the best mate. PM me if I can be of any assistance.:mellow:

My brain is starting to work again, assets wont be flicked off that quick so I should still have a bike then! I need to look at the routes etc but do hope to be there

:-)

Mike

[rogson]

Britten's Far North Ride that weekend - otherwise I'd be a starter

[Garry.W]

Tri boy, I do not know yet whether I will be on this ride or not, I have some major domestic problems with a wife who has just left me. I really want to be on it, all depends on whether I still have a bike at that stage!!

Y1, sorry to hear this and a few of us know what you'll likely be going through.

If it helps, I'll buy your bike for $1 :shifty: but you can then borrow it for as long as you want :woohoo:

Catch up with you sooner or later

Garry

[young1]

Y1, sorry to hear this and a few of us know what you'll likely be going through.

If it helps, I'll buy your bike for $1 :shifty: but you can then borrow it for as long as you want :woohoo:

Catch up with you sooner or later

Garry


yeah right!!! Can you trust a BMW owner?

[ducatijim]

How about the SI passes ride? You keen enough for that? I reckon you would have enough brownie points to knock out for a week. You could fly the missus to CHCH for $39 on virgin in Feb (just in case you struggling)....:niceone:

Gingerbiker is keen and so am I.... Brent?

later,

I'm planning to do this trip 'round then too; as a 'shake down' for something big I am embarking on later in '08. I want to get thru there before the Molesworth road closes for the fire season. Keep me in the loop please for this.
The Waikato weekend- I hope to do this one, sounds good!
My sympathys Y1, not a good time.

[young1]

I'm planning to do this trip 'round then too; as a 'shake down' for something big I am embarking on later in '08. I want to get thru there before the Molesworth road closes for the fire season. Keep me in the loop please for this.
The Waikato weekend- I hope to do this one, sounds good!
My sympathys Y1, not a good time.


What are u embarking on late in 08. Suddenly I have so many opporitunities!

[Bass]

What are u embarking on late in 08. Suddenly I have so many opporitunities!

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1193103&postcount=21

This

[windboy]

I'm planning to do this trip 'round then too; as a 'shake down' for something big I am embarking on later in '08.....

Will keep you in the loop, We were planning on timing the SI passes ride with a wee gravel tour of the south island involving camping and so on....

Triboy, I guess you ain't gonna bother doing the calendar thingy... are you?

:Pokey:

later,

[tri boy]

Triboy, I guess you ain't gonna bother doing the calendar thingy... are you?

:Pokey:

later,[/QUOTE]

Nov 30-Dec 2. Ride is adaptable to numbers, so its no sweat if theres 15 or two on it. I think it falls on the same weekend as a northern coast ride, so I'm not expecting big numbers.:msn-wink:

[windboy]

Just back from a ride with crisis and he sounded keen and so am I. Nick's not 100% sure as may conflict with his trip to chch.

later,

BTW: Tried crisis's DR and was pleasantly impressed, dirt hooning machine I reckon...! :devil2:

[bvaut]

Sounds good, you can count me in on this one. :niceone:

[young1]

To clarify Friday 30 November people will meet and stay at Awakino Pub. Saturday ride north ending up with a night at Raglan?
Sunday people take the various options for routes home?
Where are people planning on staying in Raglan?

[tri boy]

To clarify Friday 30 November people will meet and stay at Awakino Pub. Saturday ride north ending up with a night at Raglan?
Sunday people take the various options for routes home?
Where are people planning on staying in Raglan?

Awakino, and the Raglan Sunset Motel are the accom points.
Please check the calender thread, and contact the Hotels to book your rooms.(mention the adv bike riders)
Leaving it too late may mean a quick hunt for accom in Raglan, but its very limited in Awakino.
On another note, I'm finding more interesting roads, so hopefully riders won't have to travel well known routes.
Will finalise the specific Sat ride once numbers/original locations are factored in.

UPDATE ON ACCOM.
We have booked the Awakino Hotel for Fri night. 06 7529815.
The Raglan Sunset Motel is now our Sat night Accom. 078250050.(the Raglan pub is booked out)
Please list your attendance in the calender thread. Numbers are limited to approx 15.
Accom costs to be finalised, but work off approx $70 per head per night, not including meals.

[Bass]

I hope to have the new bike run in by then and make this my first serious outing

[windboy]

Other accomodation options:

As for the rest 3 dogs that have signed up for this ride in the calendar: Triboy has found out the Raglan harbour hotel is all booked out, I've stayed long time ago at the wagons at Manu bay, they're now called Solscape (http://www.solscape.co.nz/), wicked place to stay but 5 min away from the township, we could either ride there and not drink much, or get a shared cab both ways...

There's also the alternative of the Raglan backpackers (http://www.raglanbackpackers.co.nz/) they have obviously dorms but also shared room and twin rooms, they're in the heart of the township.... any ideas anyone else?

later,

(shite, had not noticed your latest update on accomodation when I wrote this triboy)

[tri boy]

(shite, had not noticed your latest update on accomodation when I wrote this triboy)

:bleh::bleh:
No worries. The lady at the Sunset sounds like a good stick. I will cruise out to Raglan over the next week or so, and check out the Digs.:niceone:
Licensed and relaxed as far as I've been told.:apint::2thumbsup

[young1]

Heh Buddy sorry to read of your front wheel problems.

What is the latest on this ride, what accomodation do I need to book (our work Xmas function was very nearly that weekend but I managed to change it to mid November - not that any one knows why!!)

The KTM is need of a good run.

Mike

[tri boy]

Accomodation wise, just call the Awakino pub and pencil yourself in. (mention your on the motorcycle Adv ride.
Sat night at the Sunset,in Raglan. We have different room options that I will finalise about 3 weeks out from the ride.
If we can get numbers up to about 12+, it will make for another enjoyable weekend.
Hopefully some Welly boys/girls will travel up, as I have a "special" route plan for them. (I will travel down to National Park, and escort them through some excellent back gravel roads).:niceone:

[tri boy]

A few more teaser photos.

[young1]

I cant cope if there are no white lines down the middle of the road :rockon:

[NordieBoy]

They can be painted on your visor instead if that helps :D

[Zukin]

I wont be able to attend this ride now :no:

I am pi**ed off about it to, because it looks like a good ride, I have to go to Whangarei instead :mad:

[windboy]

Bummer man, sorry to hear... How about the South island passes one? Were you keen at all for that one?

later,

[tri boy]

Okay gentlemen, I have checked out the Sat night accom at Raglan, and after throwing a few options around with Janette, (the Sunset Motel Manager), This is what I have secured. www.ourbeachhouse.co.nz
Really roughing it I know, but somehow we will survive:msn-wink:
Its about 5km out of down town Raglan, we have a courtesy bus available, (as does the pub), so drink driving is eliminated.:apint:
I have been informed that the Raglan Club does huge feeds in the evening at reasonable prices, and Aqua Velvet Cafe is the go for Brekky.
Numbers are limited to a max of 16,(the house has self contained apartments below).
Sat accom costs will be $65 approx (possibly less if 8+ riders front up).
People will need to register on the calender by Sat 10 Nov, so final details can be sorted. I really hope some Welly crew can make it, and if the weather is half decent it should be a great weekend.
Upper Wainui Rd is the house location on their web site. Not the Bach.
The bikes have safe parking, and the views at sunset should be pretty good. Geez I spoil you buggars.

[Bass]

That sounds magic.
Do my damndest to be there

[young1]

Call me thick, call me stupid (no I haven't bought a BMW ha ha ha) but where is the calendar thread?

I will be on this ride.

I have booked in at the Awakino on the Friday night, do I need to book in at the "beach house" or Triboy is this enough?

[tri boy]

Call me thick, call me stupid (no I haven't bought a BMW ha ha ha) but where is the calendar thread?

I will be on this ride.

I have booked in at the Awakino on the Friday night, do I need to book in at the "beach house" or Triboy is this enough?

Click on the Calender button at the top of the page, then select 30 nov on the month calender. You will be able to register for the ride under the ride info.;)

No need to call the Sunset Motel any more guys.:clap: Just make sure your on the calender reg, so final numbers can be known.:msn-wink:

[Ian.S]

OK that's me signed up, booked with Awakino:done:, lodged in the Calendar, now all I have to do is get back from OZ :soon:(no I wasn't at the GP), get the bike back from it's minder and see if I can still ride. Wife and I have just completed a 15 month MotorHome trip round the big island.

Look forward to meeting you at Awakino.

Cheers

Ian

[young1]

Calendar bit all done, I am looking forward to catching up with the riders from the wwwww and the mmmmm and meeting the riders who were not on those two rides.

[Zukin]

Bummer man, sorry to hear... How about the South island passes one? Were you keen at all for that one?

later,

Hi there

I am keen on the Passes ride :niceone:
I just need to wait for the guys that are organising it to come back with some definite dates and route etc, then I will commit, but at this stage it is looking very good :niceone:

Cheers Scott

[Zukin]

I will manage some of this route next week :niceone:
But not on a bike

I am Safety car for Targa :niceone:

keep an eye out for me
I will be in this

I will be in NP on Tuesday and Wednesday Young1 if you want to catch up, you might like to look at a REAL car :bleh:

[young1]

I will manage some of this route next week :niceone:
But not on a bike

I am Safety car for Targa :niceone:

keep an eye out for me
I will be in this

I will be in NP on Tuesday and Wednesday Young1 if you want to catch up, you might like to look at a REAL car :bleh:

I am free on Tuesday night, it would be good to catch up, I need to warn you though that in the Naki - Diamonds (Mitsis) are for girls, real men follow the stars (Subarus) - and I dont have a pic of my sub at work to put up :-(

[tri boy]

Today I went and did a bit more of the ride closer to Raglan. Everything up that way is sweet, and I checked out the Accom while I was there.
I have tried a few other roads which may or may not tie in to this ride. The old Kawhia road has quite a slip on it,(been there about two years) and I don't think they plan to fix it as there is an alternate route, and the ground base looks very soft, and unstable.
I was going to try and get the Scrambler through by myself, but I erred on the side of caution, as there is little room for error, and the stream 12mtrs down isn't very inviting. However, a few helpers just to get it up through the soft bit, and it should be no worries.
Few pix from to day.

Pic 1 Eel Hotel. On the way into Bridal Veil Falls.

Pic 2 55Mtr Bridal Veil Falls.

Pic 3 Stroll in the ferns.

Pic 4 DOC workers who have good taste.(Buggers have fenced off Ruapuke Bch access however).

[tri boy]

So from the falls, I shot through Waimaori rd. Hope to include this road, as it flows nicely. Then through to Ruapuke Bch, where I found DOCs new wire cable fence. Can't complain, as the dunes are in good nick now, and migrating birds have started nesting in there.
A quick thrash around the seaward side of Mt Karioi, into Raglan for a snack, and fuel and then back around Karioi on the East side.:2thumbsup

Pic 1 Looks minor, but the entry, and exit points are narrow and soft. Too scared to do it by myself.

Pic 2 Not the most inviting area to end up in.

Pic 3 Ruapuke just waiting to be carved up.

Pic 4 Curses. It goes a long way to.

[tri boy]

And the last few from the west side of Mt Karioi.

Pic 1 At least Doc has built a nice viewing platform near Te Roto.

Pic 2 View towards Port Waikato, from the platform.

pic 3 Manu Bay was quiet. Few surfers hungry for a wave.

Pic 4 View over Raglan from the western rd, Te Hutewai Rd.

[Motu]

You can get around the slip on the Bridal Veil Falls side of the Kawhia Rd by crossing the farm and stream.....the locals do it.

This is how I did it last year....

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171001

[tri boy]

You can get around the slip on the Bridal Veil Falls side of the Kawhia Rd by crossing the farm and stream.....the locals do it.

This is how I did it last year....

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171001

Hey Motu, long time, no hear. Good to see your still about.:niceone:
Yep, I saw the stream, but after the recent rain I was pretty sure the Trumpy would have gone "submarine" on me, and its a heavy slug to deal with. (was thinking lately of something like your Dt, or even a cheap Chinese beast to drag abound the region).
Hope you get a chance to do some rides this summer, I'd like to finally meet you.:cool:

[merv]

You can get around the slip on the Bridal Veil Falls side of the Kawhia Rd by crossing the farm and stream.....the locals do it.

This is how I did it last year....

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171001

Hi Motu, I was out riding with marks today and he came on his son's DT230 as per this thread http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=59259

When are you going to have time to rebuild yours so you can get back into the fun again like you did in that story from last year?

tri boy you certainly had good weather for your ride looks just a wee bit better than we experienced today but we had fun all the same.

[Motu]

I'll see if the parts have been ordered for the DT230 tomorrow...if Junior isn't sleeping off a night attending the derailing.You should of heard it man....I was just dropping off to sleep when it happened,I knew something big had gone down but didn't know what.

I'll be out running in the XT621 some time on the weekend.....might go down to Oparau....

[merv]

Motu is Junior your son and is he a railway fellah?

[Motu]

No! He's the parts guy in the bike shop....and also a volunteer.....the siren went a couple of minutes after the derailment.They would of been on duty most of the night.

[young1]

All looks good Triboy, I have been to Raglan before but never round Kawhia etc so am really looking forward to the ride.

[tri boy]

Bump.
3 weeks to go before I confirm numbers with the Awakino Hotel, and Sunset Bach in Raglan. Check the calender for 30/11.:cool:

[windboy]

Bump.
3 weeks to go before I confirm numbers with the Awakino Hotel, and Sunset Bach in Raglan. Check the calender for 30/11.:cool:

Hi triboy,

Please don't book accomodation for me. I'm planning on camping.

Cheers,

[tri boy]

:niceone:, watch out for the wild Dairy farmers who roam the plains.

[Crisis management]

What is this Windboy, hardening up before you meet those southern men?

Book me Accomodation Sir, preferably comfortable!

Iain

[windboy]

What is this Windboy, hardening up before you meet those southern men?

More like, trying to save a few pennies! and making sure my camping gear still works...

There's a nice campsite in mokau, just round the corner... I'll meet you for drinks at night, don't you worry...

later,

[young1]

Yep camp ground is close enough that if you have too many beers you would almost be able to walk it!

[Bass]

Bump.
3 weeks to go before I confirm numbers with the Awakino Hotel, and Sunset Bach in Raglan. Check the calender for 30/11.:cool:

I have every intention of being there if I can. The bike will be run in and all the mods except the tank and suspension should be done. However I have a business trip to Oz coming up which may interfere. I doubt it - I should be able to plan around the weekend away, but I will hold off booking until I know for sure.

[windboy]

Anyone else keen on camping? (BYO tent please)

Triboy, I hope you don't feel like I'm trying to hijack your accomodation... :eek5:

[tri boy]

Triboy, I hope you don't feel like I'm trying to hijack your accomodation... :eek5:[/QUOTE]

No worries.:niceone: Keep an eye on the forecast though, and if it looks like camping will be a bitch, (high winds etc), let us know and things can be tweaked.

[Bass]

However I have a business trip to Oz coming up which may interfere.

Sorted!!
I'm in.
I need to put in an order for fine weather though. The DR is on the original Trail Wings and I'm discovering that they seem to be about 60% teflon on smooth wet seal.

[young1]

I am confirmed at the Awakino, you will look after me (so to speak!) at Raglan?

[Crisis management]

The DR is on the original Trail Wings and I'm discovering that they seem to be about 60% teflon on smooth wet seal.

Thats OK Bass, we just won't go on any sealed bits then....... as a side line, I assume you will be traveling south at the same time as any other Jafa's so how about arranging a meeting point and we all make our way in a nice orderly procession?

Brent, am I supposed to have booked accomodation at Awakino or have you done that for me?

As you can see I am really on top of this getting organised thing!

[Bass]

Thats OK Bass, we just won't go on any sealed bits then!

Excellent!!!
Ummmmm....... how do we get to the start then?


as a side line, I assume you will be traveling south at the same time as any other Jafa's so how about arranging a meeting point and we all make our way in a nice orderly procession?

Good call....pm on the way

[tri boy]

[QUOTE=Crisis management;1285883]

Brent, am I supposed to have booked accomodation at Awakino or have you done that for me?

If you call the Awakino Hotel, and pencil yourself in, (mention the ride), all will be sweet.
I'll do a final "role call" at the end of next week, so numbers are confirmed for the apartments in Raglan. There should be room to squeeze in any extra people, but will need to know by Tues 20/11. I'm arranging a few cartons to be at the Raglan digs for wetting the whistle prior to going into town/dinner.
Any prefered brands? I'm a Tui man myself, so that will be in the fridge.
I'm hoping to locate a big fat wahine to keep windboy warm at night if he plans to camp in Raglan. If not, theres always that stray sheep around the back road.:buggerd:

[young1]

[QUOTE=Crisis management;1285883]

I'm arranging a few cartons to be at the Raglan digs for wetting the whistle prior to going into town/dinner.
Any prefered brands? I'm a Tui man myself, so that will be in the fridge.:

Anything but Lion Red!!

[tri boy]

Rodger that.:msn-wink:
With regards to teaming up. Could I leave the nthern crew to sort their preferred route to Awakino?
At this stage we have one from Whakatane, and one from Welly, so I might meet any Sthern based guys at Owhango,(nth of National Park), and cruise to Awakino via Ohura-Waitanga-Kotare, and up the coast into Awakino.
Browse the maps I posted, and put forward any ideas.
If there are any road seal conditions, (sealed/unsealed), I'll do my best to alleviate doubt.:msn-wink:

[Crisis management]

Right, booked into Awakino, I selected the penthouse with views of the Mokau camping ground so I can scoff at Windboy in comfort. :bleh:

Travelling down Friday from Auckland, My initial thoughts were to leave early Friday and follow the coast down so thats a 7.00am start and get to Awakino by 6.00pm (yes, I know, nana pace...) However I am open to suggestions. Bass sounds like he wants a late afternoon scoot down the sealed roads.
Any others coming, going or meeting in between?
Any other times/ routes?

[tri boy]

Hi Ian.
Still trying to get a decent online map happening. Hope to have it sorted soon.
The scale/size ratio is awkward, and I'm shit at this stuff.:baby:
Will post something this week, with some road names etc.
Tried Quick Maps, and I'm not keen to scribble all over my nice Land Survey Maps. Might copy, mark out, and scan them.:cool:

[tri boy]

Bump.
Things are shaping up nicely guys.
A bit of an update. Fri, I plan to head to Owhango, meet up with Ian S, and sneak into Tauramanui via the old Hikamutu Rd. bvaut should be meeting us at the BP in Tauramanui between 1.00pm-2.30pm.
From there we are taking some more back roads to Ohura, and through to Ahiti via Waitaanga, Kotare, and then a quick run up hwy 3 to Awakino.:drinknsin
Young1 will be on his way up the same hwy, and the Auck crew will meander there way down through Waikato/Waitomo.

Next Monday I am doing the final Raglan accom sort out with Jeanette. (looks like we will have room for Ten, so its all good).
Now I all I will need to do is get a few cartons to the Raglan digs, and change the Scrambler rear tyre. (Gunna try the Mitas E-07).:2thumbsup

[young1]

Bring it on! Really appreciate the effort you are putting into this ride!!

Mike

[Zukin]

Hi Ian.
Still trying to get a decent online map happening. Hope to have it sorted soon.
The scale/size ratio is awkward, and I'm shit at this stuff.:baby:
Will post something this week, with some road names etc.
Tried Quick Maps, and I'm not keen to scribble all over my nice Land Survey Maps. Might copy, mark out, and scan them.:cool:

Did you get the maps?
I can do them for you if you like

Cheers Scott

[tri boy]

Hi Scott,
For online reference maps, I'll stick with those in post #5. They show 90% of the intended routes.
For the actual riders on the weekend, I'm going to scan the master copies I have, and hand them out at Awakino. Theres a few intersections up the back of Waitomo that can be a bit confusing if people havn't been through there before, and I would like everyone to have their own copies.
Thanks for the offer. And if you, or anyone else can make it to this ride, they are more than welcome. Looks like there is room to add 1-2 more. Maybe Quasie, or some one else in the Waikato who can't do fri night, might like to meet up Sat night, and do some Sunday riding with us.:niceone:

[tri boy]

Popped out to raglan this morning on the Daytona, (wicked weather/ride by the way:bleh:).
Sorted out the payment for the house. We have secured the top main part that sleeps six, and one of the two bottom apartments that sleeps four. I hope to rustle up 2-4 out of Hamilton to stay as well, which means have the whole property to ourselves. So will PM a few people this week, as Jeanette will only hold it until this Sat for us.
As you see by the pics, we will be roughing it.:rolleyes:
The beds separate into singles for those who may have concerns.:sleep:

[Crisis management]

Very timely Triboy, I was just wondering how the whole thing was going.

The DR has had a full overhaul in preparation (kicked both tyres and poked the chain) and even got a wof, what more could you want!

I understand you're giving lessons on the correct pronunciation of "Waikato" so we don't offend the locals....I still don't understand why you just don't call it beer like we do up here tho. :bleh:

[tri boy]

All you need to know is Tainui rules everything, and there is now an armed sentry point at Nga a wa he a, so best you slip through at Limestone downs.
Oooh by the way, I have a cunning plan afoot for a shindig out at Kawhia this summer also.:shifty:

[young1]

I have got the Katoom warming up in the shed already!!

[young1]

Brent just to confirm, I dont need to bring a sleeping bag then?

[tri boy]

Brent just to confirm, I dont need to bring a sleeping bag then?

Don't think so. Raglan is good for linen, but maybe contact Awakino. I wasn't planning to. I'll phone Awakino today just to confirm numbers booked, and check re linen.:sunny:

Just phoned Awakino. Linen is all supplied. Fuel station up the road is still operating, and we have enough rooms reserved. All systems go.

[young1]

4 more big sleeps!!

[Crisis management]

4 more big sleeps!!

Excitable boy?


I'm not sleeping near him. :Pokey:

[tri boy]

Couple of long range weather maps to see.
Fri looks like showers around the Naki, Waikato. But Sat/Sun look pretty good.

[young1]

It wouldnt be a Kiwi Biker ride without some rain...... :weep:

[tri boy]

From the looks of the rain chart, its moving quickly, so expect only medium/light showers on and off through Fri.
Can't see any signs of a stalled front, so alls good. (Will also prevent dust on the roads. Following bikes with hanging dust clouds is a pain).

[Crisis management]

Final plans for Auckland ride down.....

Bass and I are leaving Papakura at 8.00am ish Friday and wobbling our way via the west coast to Raglan, Kawhia and Awakino over the day. Detailed route plans have been made which we will change at whim enroute.
If we're not there by 6pm we are definately lost!

Anyone wanting to join in PM me with a contact number.

Iain

[young1]

I hope to be at Awakino by 6.30 - 7.00 on Friday

[tri boy]

All good at this end. bvaut and Ian S and myself are good for Owhango Fri.
Tui, Speights and nibbles have been procured for the Raglan digs:apint:
3 copies of maps have been scanned, and now I just need a basic 1st aid kit, and the usual comprehensive Triumph tool kit:doh:
Weather is looking good, so camera's and sunblock also.:woohoo:
Late starters are more than welcome. PM me by Thrs night.
eta at Awakino Fri, approx 5.30ish.:cool:
I noticed through the week that the fuel station up the road isn't an early opener, so I suggest fueling up soon as you reach Awakino. If they are closed early we can have a long breakfast at the pub. I will ring the servo today to get opening hrs.:msn-wink:

So the Awakino petrol station has NEW owners that weekend. Gordon, the old owner normally closes at 10pm, and opens at 6.30am, but isn't sure of the new owners plans. I'm picking the hours will be similar.

[young1]

Any idea what time the gas station shuts? How far on Saturday to the next gas after Awakino?

Funny I live closest to Awakino and will prob be the last to arrive!!!

[tri boy]

Any idea what time the gas station shuts? How far on Saturday to the next gas after Awakino?

Funny I live closest to Awakino and will prob be the last to arrive!!!

Next scheduled fuel stop will be Pio Pio, approx 180km, but if anyone is concerned with fuel range, I can strap on a plastic fuel container, but I plan to bring a syphon hose any way.

[Ian.S]

Given the fuel tank I have built into my bike we shouldn't run short, as long as you all don't need a fill up.

Tri boy, I'll see you in Owhaga as agreed, see the rest of you at Awakino.

Cheers

Ian

[Garry.W]

Given the fuel tank I have built into my bike we shouldn't run short, as long as you all don't need a fill up.

Tri boy, I'll see you in Owhaga as agreed, see the rest of you at Awakino.

Cheers

Ian

Ian, have fun. I'm not going to make it this weekend - I'll catch up with you soon. Garry

[bvaut]

Loooks like all lights are green and i hope to meet up with Tri boy and ian.S at Owhango at high noon. They will need to give me a large head start or an extra sproket to get some more speeed out of the trusty XT. Till tomorrow then. I f for whatever reason i 'm running behind just hook off and i can short cuttish to Tauarmanui for the meeting there at BP - bvaut.:scooter:

[Zukin]

Hey Guys

Have a great ride this weekend
I am certainly jealous :bleh:

Weather looks good as so does the trip, I wish I could be there :(
Have fun and ride safe and take lots of photos :niceone:

Cheers

[Crisis management]

Which weather map did you look at Scott? It's pissing down here!

Typical, 3 weeks of sun and the one weekend i get to go biking and it tips down.

[tri boy]

Cloudy but fine here.
Showery tomorrow, but sweet Sat/Sun.
Humans are waterproof.:bleh:

[young1]

Not a cloud in the sky here in the Naki!

[tri boy]

Fri arvo rain map. Steady steady is the name of the game.<_<
At least its not sticking around, and its not cold.:clap:

[young1]

I shouldn't be too late getting to Awakino tomorrow, I will take the bike to work and leave from there.

Safe riding everyone!!

Catch you tomorrow

Mike

[marks]

have a good ride you turds

wish I was able to be there with you...:(

[young1]

I am home in one piece, awesome; scenery, route choice and accomodtion, thanks Brent

M

[tri boy]

This is just a quick pictorial update on the WWW over the last couple of days.:cool: And since, an 8yr old could write/type a better ride report than myself, I'll let some pics do the talking.
Oh, there was something about a Triumph going "Submarine", but may memory is poor these days, so I can't confirm, nor deny that it actually happened.:innocent:
Thanks to the crew for making it into a very enjoyable ride.:niceone:

Pic 1 Bvaut, and Ian S enjoying a feed at "Out of the Fog" cafe in Owhango.
(highly recommend. very biker friendly):niceone:

Pic 2 Bvaut on the Opotiki Saddle Road near Tauramanui.

Pic 3 Ian S, same rd.

Pic 4 Top of Kiwi Rd. Naki.

[tri boy]

Sat was a busy day. So Breakfast at the Awakino helped to get us rolling then up through Kiwi Rd, over Waitanga/Ohura/Kurarau, and into Tauramanui for lunch.

Pic 1 Brekky.

Pic 2 Muster time.

Pic 3 DR on the Waitanga.

Pic 4 Ohura regroup.

[tri boy]

We seemed to find good cafes/food most of the time.
From Tauramanui, we headed to Pio Pio for fuel, and carried on.....

Pics 1,2,3, Dining out Adventure style.:2thumbsup

Pic 4 Top of Waipuna Reserve.

[tri boy]

The afternoon saw us working, (yeah, right) through enjoyable, and some challenging roads. A fresh layering of gravel on some roads made it quite energy sapping, but the views were worth it.

Pic 1 Kawhia shining like a jewel.

Pic 2,3,4 Jamie, and Ian doing the business end at the Slip.

[tri boy]

Ahem,.....and then there was a certain stream crossing........:innocent:

Pic 1 "Orange Roughies" thrive in fresh water.

Pic 2 DR showing how it should be done.

Pic 3 "Yeah mate, we need a marine salvage crew out the back of Bridal Veil".:shit:

Pic 4 Best way to unwind.

[tri boy]

Thanks to the wonderful "Kanny", we ate and drank like Kings in the setting sun over Raglan, and settled into a night of beers, and bullshit.

Pic 1 "My Willy is this long":bleh:

Pic 2 Let the bullshit begin.

Pic 3 Breakfast crew.

Pic 4 What are they doing to my Triumph.:confused:


Great to be an Adventure rider. Cheers guys. (and a special thank you to Kanny :love:).

[Crisis management]

Thanks Brent for the weekend, great company, roads & cuisine!

Seeing as he has glossed over it, I feel a fuller report is required of a certain stream crossing.....

Both Young1 and myself approached this with caution, as we were preparing to dismount and walk it, the scream of twin pipes and a defiant "Don't piss around, I'll show you how" was heard. There followed a series of wheelspinning and "Oh shit" noises and a large splash where Hinckleys pride and joy, complaining of the dusty conditions, decided to bathe instead of crossing.

Being of a helpful nature, Young1 dived for his camera while I tried not to fall off the bike laughing.

A high falsetto voice pierced the air.....something like "You bastards, this thing weights 200 kgs, come and bloody help". We looked about for the choir boy being assaulted by a fat bishop but eventually realised it was our very own exponent of british engineering making this noise.

After a moments pause to clear our eyes (tears from excessive hilarity) we "rushed" to help.

I tried to hold Tri-boy down long enough to get a photo but KTM riders are a bit slow with cameras (something about doing his hair first) and he managed to resurect the bike despite my best efforts.

I'd like to point out that those things don't push up banks very well, I almost got muddy!

Despite the best efforts of Lucas wiring the damn thing eventually started and a more cautious approach was made to the next crossing.

The Exxon Valdez was another story, and someone else can tell that.

[tri boy]

Now watch those bloody rims rust.:lol:
Thanks CM, without your help I would of blown a poofer valve trying to dead lift it. And the hissing and gurgling sounds would of signaled the start of a frustrating "dewatering" exercise.:niceone:
Fortunately a quick sacrificial spray of CRC appeased the ghost of Lucas, "prince of darkness", and it coughed back into life.
Valuable stream crossing lesson learnt.:yes:

[Ian.S]

Kanny,

thank you very much for the meal you prepared and also for having the beers so nice and cold.:2thumbsup Very much apperciated.

Ian.S (watch this space):apint:

[Bass]

Many thanks Brent, for your organisational work.
I really had a ball. Even my bike having bit of a lie down just added to flavour of the weekend.
I must have got the bug bad, because as soon as the bike had cooled down enough, it had been cleaned, the oiler was relocated, a bolt and spacer that had mysteriously disappeared from the pack rack was replaced and the rear preload was bumped up. The last one really needs specialist tools or removal of the shock. However a bit of butchery worked as well and so, I don't need sloping ground to get it to stay on the stand any more.
She's ready for the next one.

Apart from brief usage of the major roads, pretty much everywhere we went, I had never been before. That actually includes much of the run down to Awakino and some of the run home as well.

I really had no appreciation at all of how stunning that part of the country is.

Please pass on our thanks to Kanny as well, for feeding and watering us all so admirably.

[Ian.S]

As alluded to in the reply from CM, there was a tanker seen on the trip, due to the hilarity that the appearance of this caused there has been a name change or rather an alias, however, so that I don't get caught up in any residual and ongoing litigation in regard to the original, the new name will be xon valdez.:cool: Luckily for a certain Orange rider he didn't require refuelling cos he would probably still be waiting.:devil2:

Cheers

Ian

[Ian.S]

Thanks for your efforts on our behalf Brent, great road choices with lots of alternates and plently of adaptability to cope with the changes of plan.

Ian

[young1]

Now if I can work the pictures out!

Here is said Triumph being pushed out of the "puddle"!

[young1]

Ah yes the Exxon Valdez!! Ian made a great "tanker" captain and he certainly made the day in a couple of little country petrol tankers when he filled up the beast. I have it on good authority that he does get a bulk discount. As for the tanker crossing the creek, yes we did have the emergency services on stand by, there was a boom ready to put across the stream to stop any oil slick in case of an accident! But all credit to Ian he made the second crossing look very easy (now why were there screams at the first crossing demanding that someone take his glasses off?)

If you are ever lucky enough to ride with the three DR boys, be warned that there conversation seem to revolve around bottoms!! Must be an Auckland thing???

[young1]

Some more pics of an excellent weekend. There were two creek crossings (same creek) first (the Triumph eater) was rocky and shallow while the second was a bit deeper with a smooth base.

[marks]

Glad to hear that you all got back home safely.

Thanks for posting the pictures - even if it does make me green with envy:(

[bvaut]

Thanks Brent, for organising the ride and planning some interesting roads to follow. I really enjoyed the first bit, but sadly once again looks like i missed the best bit again ie just like the MMM ride. Good to meet you all and hope the next ride i will complete the whole thing.

Looks like you guys had a ball since i left you at the eight mile. Well, i had an interesitng ride back to TA, the bike getting slower and any hill even slower again, drained the carby changed the plug checked the wires etc but not much improvement, if at all, but i guesss i got home and didn't have to push so that was a major bonus. so i guess it will be into the shop for some major checkup. or a relacement bike emmm??
:bash:
So hopefully we will see you all again, Bryan

[tri boy]

So hopefully we will see you all again, Bryan

Bit of bad luck with the bike Bryan.
I guess the morning warm up at Awakino was a warning sign. Fingers crossed that a simple top end freshen up is all that is required.
Your already penciled in for the next ride, and if a new bike is on the cards, then all the better.
See you soon.:sunny:

[tri boy]

A couple of more photos.:cool:

Pic 1 Mt Pleasant Farm gate on the Opotiki Saddle.

Pic 2 Shady stop on the Kurarau Rd, heading for Ohura. (Fri was hot!)

Pic 3 Mangahutawai Stream outlet at Tongaparutu.

Pic 4 Top of Motutara Scenic Reserve, overlooking Tauramanui.


Whew.:sweatdrop Does anyone else struggle with Maori place names?:whistle:

[ducatijim]

Well done Brent,some great roads, good company, choice digs and a big thanks also to Kanny for the fine catering! Top effort folks!!
I gave the DR's extras a good shake down on this one, although I didn't manage an erection, everything else worked as it should have!!
I took the round Mt Karioi road, took an hour to cover the 30km; had to keep a good eye out for 'oncomings' !! So at that point I gave away doing the river crossings again; I could see myself doing a Triumph impersonation without you guys to have a good laugh and that wouldn't have been fair, eh?? So, it was out to Oparau for smoko then on via Okupata and Pekanui rds to Ngutunui....some great ridn thru here....and on to Wharepapa Sth for lunch. Just a couple of tarmax riders there, Bryce couldn't understand just where all the bikes where on a nice sunday??
I was having an 'easy rider' kind of day and was tempted to stop somewhere nice and try that erection I had missed, and maybe just chill-out for another night....but instead I went home and cooked dinner for the Mrs when she got home from her trip!
Top weekend, thanks all for the fine company, see you on the next one. Jamie.

[windboy]

Well done brent, well done guys!

The photos show how much fun you guys had and the great weather you got too. I had 2 reasons to pike out in the very end...

1) used up brownie points only 2 weekends ago when I shot off to raglan to camp with a mate on the bikes, we obviously rode all the nice waikato northern stuff.

2) Missus had first baby scan booked on the friday which I tried changing to thursday but didn't quite manage it!!!

The good news is that we're expecting baby #2 and all's going well, baby's due in May. Sorry Crisis couldn't quite be straight coming with the truth (as I wasn't allowed to say anything)

when is the next one Brent...?

Later,

[tri boy]

2) Missus had first baby scan booked on the friday which I tried changing to thursday but didn't quite manage it!!!

The good news is that we're expecting baby #2 and all's going well, baby's due in May.

Oh hell mate, Congratulations :clap::clap:, Thanks for letting us know.;)
Wondered what you were up to. But there is no better reason than that. Best wishes to both of you, and rest assured, there will be more rides like the last.
(Kawhia Bach Base is already in the early stages already).:whistle:

[Crisis management]

Congrats Armando, there's nothing better than making babies! :niceone:

Look forward to the next one, we've almost perfected drowning Triumphs so it's time to move on to a different marque......

[tri boy]

Cheeky f**ker.:girlfight:
I'll get Kanny to make you a "special" quiche.:puke::p

[Crisis management]

Ooooooh, road kill cuisine is it......I'll catch me own sheep thanks!









I did forget to thank Kanny before, so a belated thanks for looking after us all!:first:

[young1]

The good news is that we're expecting baby #2 and all's going well, baby's due in May. Sorry Crisis couldn't quite be straight coming with the truth (as I wasn't allowed to say anything)

Later,

Excellent news buddy!!

Mike

[Aslan]

Ah yes the Exxon Valdez!! Ian made a great "tanker" captain and he certainly made the day in a couple of little country petrol tankers when he filled up the beast. I have it on good authority that he does get a bulk discount. As for the tanker crossing the creek, yes we did have the emergency services on stand by, there was a boom ready to put across the stream to stop any oil slick in case of an accident! But all credit to Ian he made the second crossing look very easy (now why were there screams at the first crossing demanding that someone take his glasses off?)

If you are ever lucky enough to ride with the three DR boys, be warned that there conversation seem to revolve around bottoms!! Must be an Auckland thing???


Lookin good Ian - obviously a happier water experience than our Ohakune excursion last year - though this one probabl won't make front page of ADV :devil2:

Looks like you all had fun! Sorry to miss it

[clint640]

Good One! looks like it was a great ride. We had fun downhilling, paddock racing & beerdrinking over the weekend.

Assuming I get my bike back, who's up for a ride in mid Jan? I was thinking about a cruisy trip through to Waikaremoana, Wairoa, stay at my bro's bach at Mohaka then back inland to SH5 over the Maungaharuru from Tutira, then Waipunga-Whirinaki home.

Cheers
Clint

[ducatijim]

I could do that Clint ! Stayn at a bach I wouldn't have to worry about that erection would I?

[Rosie]

Assuming I get my bike back, who's up for a ride in mid Jan? I was thinking about a cruisy trip through to Waikaremoana, Wairoa, stay at my bro's bach at Mohaka then back inland to SH5 over the Maungaharuru from Tutira, then Waipunga-Whirinaki home.

Me! :sunny:

[clint640]

I could do that Clint ! Stayn at a bach I wouldn't have to worry about that erection would I?

Nope, no requirement for erection, although there are plenty of places to pitch a tent if you so desire. There's an old cottage as well as the house there so there's lots of room. I'll give him a call tonight & enquire about availability. Probably look at either 12/13 or 19/20 Jan.

Cheers
Clint

[tri boy]

I would be up for it. (so long as i get time to retro fit a snorkel to the submarine).:blink:

[Ian.S]

I would be up for it. (so long as i get time to retro fit a snorkel to the submarine).:blink::

:lol:

I've been thinking about photoshopping something along those lines......:whistle:

[young1]

Clint I am interested in that ride, weekend of 12 January would be good for me (19 Jan is a big stock car meeting in Rotorua that I dont want to miss). Suggest you start a new thread for this?