CCC loop on 17th Nov

[cooneyr]

Anybody keen on a Christchurch, Cheviot Culverden loop on Sat the 17th November? Plug, Transalper and I did this back last November and it was a good 300km day with a mixture of seal, gravel, and grass sections with some good views.

Ride from Chch at 9 am from the Peg to Greta Valley via the seal, down to Motunau Beach, up the coast via gravel road and grass public access farm track to Gore Bay, across to Culverden, then west to Cheviot via grass/dirt Random Spur and gravel road then home via Pyramid Valley (gravel) if time or otherwise Weka Pass (seal).

Can be done on adv tyres although grass farm track and Random spur road could be slippery if wet.

Cheers R

[nigelp]

I am keen, just have to see how the broken arm is after the trail ride the weekend before. It sounds like an interesting ride!

[Skinny_Birdman]

I could quite possibly be a starter... sounds like fun.

[Alpha Solo]

I'll try and make it along too!

[Transalper]

Guess I'm in, very keen to do it again.
You know it's a long weekend for us Cantabs... the Friday is off on my Calander... which has been known to be wrong on the odd occasion.

[far queue]

Anybody keen on a Christchurch, Cheviot Culverden loop on Sat the 17th November?I'm keen.


...the Friday is off on my Calander... which has been known to be wrong on the odd occasion.Yep, that's right - Show Day.

[cooneyr]

Forgot about show day but was trying to avoid the Burt the next weekend. Doesnt seem to be a problem though as lots of possible starters. Looking forward to the getting back to the two wheels.

Cheers R

[far queue]

Looking forward to the getting back to the two wheels.How come you've been off them? Didn't break something again did you?

[Transalper]

Well that's what u get for neglecting the DR, u getting out of the loop.
C's out of the country with out his bike at the moment, not for too much longer though.

[cooneyr]

Yep I've been swanning around Europe trying to make sure the Italians and French dont know that I'm a kiwi so they cant hassle me about the rugby. At the moment it is 8.07 in the evening (compare with post time) in the north of Sweden above the Arctic circle.

I've attached a google earth kml file of where I am. Back in NZ on about the 28th of Oct.

Cheers R

[The Mistress]

Yeah, sounds like fun-tho all the talk of broken bones is not too encouraging seeing as I'm practically a trail virgin (and quite attached to being in tact). Still there's only one way to learn...how dya feel about babysitting?

[_Shrek_]

Yeah, sounds like fun-tho all the talk of broken bones is not too encouraging seeing as I'm practically a trail virgin (and quite attached to being in tact). Still there's only one way to learn...how dya feel about babysitting?

its nothing you wont be able to handle Mistress, it will be a good :ride: to learn on :yeah: i'll take my daughter on that run (if the guys dont mind) so wont be doing anything to dumb :sweatdrop

cheers Keith

[Lugzy23]

Be keen if Im in Christchurch that weekend.

[nigelp]

Yep I've been swanning around Europe trying to make sure the Italians and French dont know that I'm a kiwi so they cant hassle me about the rugby. At the moment it is 8.07 in the evening (compare with post time) in the north of Sweden above the Arctic circle.

I've attached a google earth kml file of where I am. Back in NZ on about the 28th of Oct.

Cheers R

Slightly off topic, but what is the random blue "lake/pond" north east of your location?

[timg]

.... if it's not been to wet. :ride: The big red gravel express & I don't like mud! :( Looks like there will be a few of us slow un's to to keep you company Mistress so join in the fun. The chook chasers can do their thing in the mud :laugh: I'll just be pottering along slowly in those bits. :scooter: Cheers, TG.

[nigelp]

.... if it's not been to wet. :ride: The big red gravel express & I don't like mud! :( Looks like there will be a few of us slow un's to to keep you company Mistress so join in the fun. The chook chasers can do their thing in the mud :laugh: I'll just be pottering along slowly in those bits. :scooter: Cheers, TG.

You not remember what happened last time you offered to keep the Mistress company???? :shutup:

[cooneyr]

Yeah, sounds like fun-tho all the talk of broken bones is not too encouraging seeing as I'm practically a trail virgin (and quite attached to being in tact). Still there's only one way to learn...how dya feel about babysitting?

All are most welcome to join in the fun - this is not a difficult ride. There should be no real mud on this track just grass or clay/stony farm tracks that if wet will be a bit slipery but will be manageable with some outriggers (legs) and low speed.


Slightly off topic, but what is the random blue "lake/pond" north east of your location?

The factory just slightly north east of the ponds is a cement factory i.e. settling ponds. The have been making cement (originally slaked lime) in the area since not long after the Romans developed it.

The photos are about 2 years old as the factory is almost completely demolished apparently. It stopped working back in the 80's. Haven't actually be across the river too look at it myself. It is in Finland by the way - the river is the boundary.

Cheers R

[timg]

You not remember what happened last time you offered to keep the Mistress company???? :shutup:

ah, but I'm not riding a KTM ;)

[Skinny_Birdman]

The chook chasers can do their thing in the mud :laugh: Chook chasers!!?? Personally I couldn't catch a battery hen, even if its batteries were flat!

[helenoftroy]

I'd love to come too if thats OK.

If its been damp I might need you experienced guys to guide me thru the grass Random Spurr part:o:o My old girls a bit of a heavy beast for me to handle in the slippery muddy stuff(but i love her:hug:)

Looking forward to it already:msn-wink:

[The Mistress]

ah, but I'm not riding a KTM ;)

oooo-kaaay, gettin a bit cryptic on me (was I there?)

But ta fullas--all very reassuring. Yay! Fun times ahead :banana:

[cooneyr]

I'd love to come too if thats OK.

If its been damp I might need you experienced guys to guide me thru the grass Random Spurr part:o:o My old girls a bit of a heavy beast for me to handle in the slippery muddy stuff(but i love her:hug:)

Looking forward to it already:msn-wink:

Your most welcome to come along. The fun to these rides is hanging out with the nutters :wacko: and enjoying the scenery while getting the opportunity to push you skills a little bit (with enough company to help if you need it).

Cheers R

[Skinny_Birdman]

Discussed this run with my teutonic half while we were de-boning our Conger steaks yesterday evening. She expressed interest in coming along, once assured that TimG would be there to look after her:innocent:. So chalk up another keen if somewhat less experienced adventurer, provided the weather is not totally crap.
Cheers
A

[RedKLR650]

Anybody keen on a Christchurch, Cheviot Culverden loop on Sat the 17th November? Plug, Transalper and I did this back last November and it was a good 300km day with a mixture of seal, gravel, and grass sections with some good views.

Ride from Chch at 9 am from the Peg to Greta Valley via the seal, down to Motunau Beach, up the coast via gravel road and grass public access farm track to Gore Bay, across to Culverden, then west to Cheviot via grass/dirt Random Spur and gravel road then home via Pyramid Valley (gravel) if time or otherwise Weka Pass (seal).

Can be done on adv tyres although grass farm track and Random spur road could be slippery if wet.

Cheers R

Yep, I'll def be a starter unless something really earth shattering comes up :argue: - nope, that was just an earthquake.....:whistle:

Stu

[mattsdakar]

I'll most likely be a starter now that I've sorted my bike out, engine has been sounding like a bucket of bolts of late but a new cam chain tensioner has sorted it out. See you at da peg

Matt

[Alpha Solo]

Just found out I gotta work then, and cant get out of it as I have bike bills to pay...:weep:

Does anyone fancy it this or next week? Cant do saturday but during the week is always quieter :whistle:

Or mail me a map and I will go myself!

[cooneyr]

Just found out I gotta work then, and cant get out of it as I have bike bills to pay...:weep:

Does anyone fancy it this or next week? Cant do saturday but during the week is always quieter :whistle:

Or mail me a map and I will go myself!

Sorry I wont beable to email you a map before this weekend (about to head to the train for the long haul back in 2 hrs and back on Sat) but do a search on KB and you may find the map of last time (around November 2006). The start of the farm track north of Motunau is a little hard to find as is navigating your way through it so you really need to talk to TA or get a copy of the Ken Sibley books and have a good read.

Cheers R

[Alpha Solo]

Cheers again Ryan,

TA has been in touch and we might be heading out there on friday if anyone else is interested then give us a shout.

I just rode to the west coast then Blenhiem then Hanmer last week and need to get into some local mud before it dries out!!!

:lol:

[Transalper]

Yeah, I'll sort him out on Friday... but I'll still be in on the 17th as well.

Our original run with photos is here from 28th October 2006 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=37846&highlight=gore+bay)

[helenoftroy]

Yeah, I'll sort him out on Friday... but I'll still be in on the 17th as well.

Our original run with photos is here from 28th October 2006 (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=37846&highlight=gore+bay)

The photos are great-beautiful area:2thumbsup
You had good weather last year.
Hope you guys have a great day on Friday-Im really looking forward to the ride:wari:

[RedKLR650]

Just found out I gotta work then, and cant get out of it as I have bike bills to pay...:weep:

Does anyone fancy it this or next week? Cant do saturday but during the week is always quieter :whistle:

Or mail me a map and I will go myself!

I could be a starter next week :niceone:

Weekday early in the week ( weather permitting ) could be good :headbang:

Give me a buzz at some stage :msn-wink:

Oops, just re-read other recent posts, seems you may be going friday, well I'm out for that, but if things change, please keep me in the loop.....

Cheers, Stu 0274 342 372

[Transalper]

Peachys got a registration/WOF type issue that's going to prevent him taking to the road so we are taking the chook chasers (to quote timg) to the Waimak on Friday instead of scouting the CCC ride, not that it's a ride that needs scouting, but if you read the whole thread you'll see he and i were going tomorrow as he couldn't make the 17th.

So anyway I'll still catch you at all the Peg for a 9am departure (or down the road when I catch up :rolleyes:) on the 17th.

[cooneyr]

Currently in Hong Kong less than 24 hours from my bike and looking forward to the 17. So far I think I have 13 total including possibles and probables looking forward to all catching up and getting away from the mayhem.

Cheers R

[Alpha Solo]

Had a great time out with the Transalper today, gutted I cant make the 17th...

Water levels have risen a bit since you left Ryan...

:confused:

[Ronnie]

:woohoo:Hmmm i might tag along too :scooter:if all the odds are right...:banana:

[Transalper]

It should be worth the effort if you do join us.

J and I had a peek at the first section on Sunday afternoon.
The road in to Motunau has a spectacular view and that's before we really even get started. Although it could just be that I live in the centre of the city so don't see that kind of view every day. It's almost distracting.
The shingle leading to Limestone rd is well swept right now so will be real easy riding.
The grass is super green up Limestone Rd itself and if the weather is even half decent it will be an awesome day.

[nigelp]

Any river crossings on this trip? My is a bit dirty but dont think it is worth cleaning it til then!

[cooneyr]

Any river crossings on this trip? My is a bit dirty but dont think it is worth cleaning it til then!

A couple of streams to splash though on a gravel road but no real river crossings. You will get dirty with gravel dust and maybe a little bit mud of though.

Cheers R

[Transalper]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=804093&postcount=22
That post has a photo of the only river.. sorry stream... sorry puddle I remember encountering last time. Actually I only remember it because there's the photo.

[XF650]

A teaser.....

Cooneyr & I have teed up at a "mystery deviation" for this ride.
Details are suppressed, he wants the route to be a surprise.
Lets just say the views should be spectacular........

[cooneyr]

A teaser.....

Cooneyr & I have teed up at a "mystery deviation" for this ride.
Details are suppressed, he wants the route to be a surprise.
Lets just say the views should be spectacular........

All I did was provide the encouragement, you did all the work. One thing I would like to add though is that we should all bring a fiver as we have promised a dozen to each of the landowners. This may add slightly to the difficulty of the ride but don't worry there will be plenty there to help if it is needed (Plug didn't use to call me the Crane for nothing).

This deviation may mean that we have to drop Pyrimad Valley and come home over Weka Pass depending on how time goes. I don't think this will be a problem though as I'd take access to land such as this over a public road which can be ridden on any day.

Cheers R

[nigelp]

I will have my topbox to store the liquid gold for the trip! Cant guarantee that we wont get thirsty tho, but hey a couple of dozen wont go that far!!!

If you need to I can also bring my hard side panniers to store a couple more dozen in!

[cooneyr]

I will have my topbox to store the liquid gold for the trip! Cant guarantee that we wont get thirsty tho, but hey a couple of dozen wont go that far!!!

If you need to I can also bring my hard side panniers to store a couple more dozen in!

Na its right thanks. XF650 has to go up there for work before hand so will deal with it then.

Cheers R

[mattsdakar]

I'll try and make it along too!

.
Looking forward to catching you up and hearing about your time riding in London. I did 2years as a motorcycle courier there, loved every minute!

[Skinny_Birdman]

A teaser.....

Cooneyr & I have teed up at a "mystery deviation" for this ride.
Details are suppressed, he wants the route to be a surprise.
Lets just say the views should be spectacular........


Ooooh a mystery deviation!! My Tranny loves deviations!!! :laugh:

Nice work you guys, looking forward to the day.

A

[XF650]

This does actually relate to the CCC ride:

Does anyone know where (in ChCh) to buy Rhineck beer (cans or bottles, not kegs). It hasn't been seen in Ashvagas for some time.

[reverend]

I am keen. Where is the "Peg"?

[cooneyr]

I am keen. Where is the "Peg"?

Welcome to KB by the way. This will be a good ride to get to know a few of the chch adv riders.

The peg is the pub on the left at the motorway start as you head north through Belfast. Pretty much the last building on the left as you head north.

Cheers R

[reverend]

I have been on a few rides with the KB crew. This should be a good catch up and a good excuse for a new rear tire. Cheers.

[helenoftroy]

This is all new for me!!
Would really appreciate if someone could tell me what I should pack.Wet weather gear/drink etc but what else?(spares/parts/levers...)
Do we bring food for the day or stop at civilisation for fuel?

[426crasher]

Howdy guys i'm a starter on this sounds a good way to spend the day see you all at the peg

[cooneyr]

This is all new for me!!
Would really appreciate if someone could tell me what I should pack.Wet weather gear/drink etc but what else?(spares/parts/levers...)
Do we bring food for the day or stop at civilisation for fuel?

Well this is a good trip to have ago at then. Wet weather gear is good and hopefully we wont need it but you never know (looking good so far). Warm gear is also a good idea. We will be stopping in both Cheviot and Culverden for fuel for those who need it. I think the whole loop is 300km so not everyone will need to stop though (hopefully the big tank turns up before then).

As for other spares I wouldn't stress to much if the bike is in good nick, if not then a spare for anything major that might fail. If you've not done much slow running before bring some spare spark plugs (and the tool to change them).

Where we stop for lunch depends on the time. Last time we stopped at Cheviot but there is also a nice place at the high point of the Random Spur Road. I would suggest you bring food but we will almost certainly be in or past Cheviot round lunchtime if you want to buy something there.

Cheers R

[mattsdakar]

I have been on a few rides with the KB crew. This should be a good catch up and a good excuse for a new rear tire. Cheers.

.
Hey there Paul,
Swing by my place if you want to head out together

Matt

[_Shrek_]

hey guys if it suits, you could come up here on the way home for a BBq have checked with Mrs SLR is cool if the weather is fine
the ride back in here is fun fast or slow ;)
other than that i will meet you @ the Greta Valley turn off

cheers keith

[_Shrek_]

A teaser.....

Cooneyr & I have teed up at a "mystery deviation" for this ride.
Details are suppressed, he wants the route to be a surprise.
Lets just say the views should be spectacular........

Is this deviation going to be suitable for a pillon?

[cooneyr]

Is this deviation going to be suitable for a pillon?

I'm not 100% certain as Ive never seen the track and I've never riden with a pillion. On a more positive note the track is a power pylon track so should be OK for 4x4 5 ton trucks.

There is actually two tracks, the first of which is the easiest one, will take about 20 mins. If you decided the second track looks a little difficult there is a sealed route option round to meet us. If the first looks to difficult then you can just stay put as the second goes back to within a couple of km of start of the first.

Cheers R

[nigelp]

hey guys if it suits, you could come up here on the way home for a BBq have checked with Mrs SLR is cool if the weather is fine
the ride back in here is fun fast or slow ;)
other than that i will meet you @ the Greta Valley turn off

cheers keith

I am always keen for a feed, so count me in for the bbq if others are keen! Now, how to keen the beer cool and non-shaken for the trip.....

[cooneyr]

From going through this thread the following have put their hands up to come along. Can you please let me know if you are NOT coming. I know that there some "associates" as well but if you are not coming then I take it that they aren't either.

1 Cooneyr
2 Transalper
3 Nigelp
4 Timg
5 Mistress
6 Far queue
7 Helen of Troy
8 Skinny_Birdman
9 shrek lone rider
10 Lugzy23
11 RedKLR650
12 MattDakar
13 Ronnie
14 XF650
15 Reverend
16 426Crasher
17 Plug
18 Pevs
19 Sandmart

See you all at the Peg by 9am. Remember to bring a fiver for the private property access.

Cheers R

Edit - no you are not special if you handle changes color, I'm just keeping track of the participants.

[Skinny_Birdman]

D has elected not to come because of thesis pressure, but I'm still in.

Cheers
A

[far queue]

I think the whole loop is 300km so not everyone will need to stop though (hopefully the big tank turns up before then).So, half a tank should do me then :dodge: Yep, I'm still in.

[cooneyr]

So, half a tank should do me then :dodge: Yep, I'm still in.

Dont worry I've finally got a bigger tank (ya didnt beat me to this one). My IMS 18l turned up last night and hope to have it on tonight. One fill for the loop.

Hey, you might be interested - I got over 20km/l on Sat instead of the usual 17. Rode non stop up the highway to Springs. Exactly 200kms and didn't hit reserve. Gearing was/is 15/43.

Cheers R

[far queue]

My IMS 18l turned up last night and hope to have it on tonight. One fill for the loop.Excellent, a decent sized tank is great
... I got over 20km/l on Sat instead of the usual 17. Rode non stop up the highway to Springs. Exactly 200kms and didn't hit reserve. Gearing was/is 15/43.:yawn: I went to Nelson last weekend - filled up at home, rode to Nelson (Maitai Valley) on the Friday, did the Maungatapu on Saturday, rode back to Richmond on Sunday, and topped up. 478.7km, 16.52 km/l, it looked like there was still about 5-6 litres left in the tank before the top up. Gearing was 15/44.

[Transalper]

D has elected not to come because of thesis pressure, but I'm still in.

Cheers
A

She'll be missing out on one of the best rides I've done in a while scenery vs ease of ride that is.

[The Mistress]

Mmmm Fooooood (insert imaginary Homer drooling icon)
hey guys if it suits, you could come up here on the way home for a BBq have checked with Mrs SLR is cool if the weather is fine
the ride back in here is fun fast or slow ;)
other than that i will meet you @ the Greta Valley turn off

cheers keith

[cooneyr]

She'll be missing out on one of the best rides I've done in a while scenery vs ease of ride that is.

I'll second that!

Cheers R

[helenoftroy]

She'll be missing out on one of the best rides I've done in a while scenery vs ease of ride that is.

I'm looking forward to the ride very much -roll on Saturday:2thumbsup

[Lugzy23]

Change of plans sorry, not going to be able to make it as we have to head back to Blenheim for weekend. Will have to catch up before the Dusty Butt though. Everyone enjoy their ride, wish I was going

[Skinny_Birdman]

She'll be missing out on one of the best rides I've done in a while scenery vs ease of ride that is.

Yeah, well it's very difficult to argue when her thesis is meant to be finished at the end of the month :shit:
At least it means that I will get to take the TT-R.:woohoo:

[reverend]

Will do Mat, about 8:30ish.

[_Shrek_]

Ronnie is still working in Fiji so he wont be here

what time (about) will i meet you at Greta Valley out front of Funk & junk

cheers Keith

[Transalper]

My guess is we'll be passing there between 9:45 and 10am if we depart Belfast at 9am

[mattsdakar]

Will do Mat, about 8:30ish.

See ya then

[cooneyr]

My guess is we'll be passing there between 9:45 and 10am if we depart Belfast at 9am

I'd go with this ^. We wont be earlier but may be slightly later. We will just cruse past and you tag on the back down to Motunau which will be the first stop.

Cheers R

[Alpha Solo]

Had a quick look around the area yesterday - stunning!

Tried really hard to get out of work on Saturday but no luck

:weep::argh::2guns::argue::angry2::2guns::argue:

have a good ride everyone...

:niceone:

[pevs]

Hiya SkinnyB..
If you're taking the TTR me and crasher (although we haven't confirmed) are thinking of departing slightly earlier (top end challenged tiddlers getting a head start!). Game for that? Although it does mean climbing out of bed earlier!!
P

[cooneyr]

Hiya SkinnyB..
If you're taking the TTR me and crasher (although we haven't confirmed) are thinking of departing slightly earlier (top end challenged tiddlers getting a head start!). Game for that? Although it does mean climbing out of bed earlier!!
P

The only part of the ride this will be an issue for is for the trip to Motunau which will be about 1 hour. Therefore if you do 90kph you will be about 10% slower so need to leave about 6 mins before us. If you leave the Peg about or before 8.50 it will be all good. I'll be a the peg from about 8.45 so might catch you before you go up.

Cheers R

[sandmart]

Hi, Sandmart here and am just wondering where the loop run actullay starts from as i have a map and it says 9am at peg but not sure where peg is. I take it its in belfast somewhwere. As i would like to go on the ride. Thanks Martin.

[far queue]

... not sure where peg is ...See below ...

The peg is the pub on the left at the motorway start as you head north through Belfast. Pretty much the last building on the left as you head north.

[sandmart]

Thanks looking forward to the ride. Martin.

[Transalper]

'The Peg'

Please note when you get there it isn't actually signposted anywhere as 'the Peg' but yes it is the last Pub in Belfast when going north.


X marks the Peg carpark
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[Adux]

A little late in the day I appreciate, but is it ok if I tag along for the ride. Haven't had the opportunity to make it to any of the previous rides and would love to drag the bike out of the garage for a run out.

[Transalper]

No need to ask really, pretty much any sensible rider is welcome.

I only said sensible because we want to leave other road users and the property owners with a good impression and happy to have us back. All that leave the place as you found it with little to no footprint or evidence we were ever there kind of thing.:)

[fleethaul]

See you at the PEG

[Adux]

Good oh! See you at the Peg.

Should I bring spare fuel? Only have a 10l tank, or are there pit stops along the way.

[cooneyr]

Good oh! See you at the Peg.

Should I bring spare fuel? Only have a 10l tank, or are there pit stops along the way.

From memory it is about 150km to Cheviot. Culverden back will probably be closer to 200kms but there is Amberly etc on the way.

Cheers R

[_Shrek_]

Good oh! See you at the Peg.

Should I bring spare fuel? Only have a 10l tank, or are there pit stops along the way.


There are gas stations along the way

[far queue]

I think the whole loop is 300km so not everyone will need to stop though
From memory it is about 150km to Cheviot. Culverden back will probably be closer to 200kms but there is Amberly etc on the way.Soooooo ... what's the full loop Belfast to Belfast - 300km or 350km or something else :scratch: I make it 105km Belfast to Cheviot and 86km Culverdon to Belfast, but that's just main roads :scratch:

[Transalper]

depends on wether you do the extra private land deviation and Pyrimad Valley on the way home. Yes our way to Cheviot (via Motunau, Limestone Rd, Gore Bay) is also a bit further than the SH1 only route too. Zig Zaging all over the place will do that to a route.

Ask us again on Saturday night.

[Transalper]

I make it about 144km Adventuring Belfast to Cheviot.

[RedKLR650]

[QUOTE=cooneyr;1291226]From going through this thread the following have put their hands up to come along. Can you please let me know if you are NOT coming. I know that there some "associates" as well but if you are not coming then I take it that they aren't either.
See you all at the Peg by 9am. Remember to bring a fiver for the private property access.
Cheers R

Hi all,

Much as I love you fullas, I'm afraid I've sold my soul to the devil again, so will be unable to make tomorrows ride yet again.

I've been offered a comercial shoot in Chch which I originally turned down explaining that I had this ride to go on, but this evening the stakes just got a whole lot higher, to the point where it's now just not viable to pass on the shoot ( lets just say the shoot now buys quite a few sets of tires, and a whole heap of fuel for rides another day

The forecast is fantastic, so ride safe, and hope you all have a great time

Take some photos boys, and post a bit of a story.....

Cheers. Stu

[Alpha Solo]

Hey Stu if the shoot is at the Convention Centre then say hello, I'll be the technician on the internet looking at this site!

Safe riding all...

[cooneyr]

Hi all,

Much as I love you fullas, I'm afraid I've sold my soul to the devil again, so will be unable to make tomorrows ride yet again.........

Dont know about the love thing :crazy::baby: but ya gota do what you gota do. Have a good day and we will see you on the next one.

Cheers R

[_Shrek_]

well done guys it was a great day out my daughter enjoyed her day as well next time i will ride solo more fun me thinks nice to meet new faces catching up with the OLD ones ;)
hope you felling better FQ after your little landing and our two lady riders that keep parking @ a funning angle in some strange places
roll on the next one

cheers Keith

[PLUG]

wicked day ... wicked company ... wicked riding :clap:

[cooneyr]

Thanks all. Was a really cool day out. Still haven't managed to sell idea of a purple R100gs to the wife! :crybaby: :lol:

Cheers R

[helenoftroy]

hope you felling better FQ after your little landing and our two lady riders that keep parking @ a funning angle in some strange places
roll on the next one

cheers Keith
Little lie downs thats all:Punk:What a great day -now I just have to keep cracking the whip & stay awake till 8am-strong coffee!!:doctor:

Thanks all. Was a really cool day out. Still haven't managed to sell idea of a purple R100gs to the wife! :crybaby: :lol:

Cheers R

Damm!! cant imagine why :no:really enjoyed riding the DR & Shreks Bemer.Thanks guys for picking up the tractor and getting me there:scooter:

[Adux]

Thanks all for a great days riding with some absolutely superb views, must remember to pack the camera next time.

[Skinny_Birdman]

Yeah, great day thanks guys. See you all at the DB08?

[marks]

where are the freaking photos....


we want them posted NOW

[Transalper]

Yea, so those of you who took photos whats happened to them???

Hey... does any one elses bike smell like a cow shat on it?
I think I going to have to finally give it a wash.

[nigelp]

My bike did smell like cow shit but now my driveway does! Lets hope if rains in the next couple of days!

I didnt take my camera but would be keen to see some pics also!!! :devil2:

One a side note, when cleaning my bike with the "foam" function of my water blaster I managed to spirt my oil cooler fins and now they are bent over. On closer inpection after doing this I notice that there are heaps of fins bent over. Any ideas on if this will impact/cause the biek to over heat? Given that DR650 have no oil coolers (from my casual glances at them it appears that way) then I wouldnt assume the impact minimal?

[Transalper]

..... my oil cooler fins and now they are bent over. On closer inpection after doing this I notice that there are heaps of fins bent over. Any ideas on if this will impact/cause the biek to over heat? Given that DR650 have no oil coolers (from my casual glances at them it appears that way) then I wouldnt assume the impact minimal?


Look closer, but I don't know the answer to the bent fin question.

[nigelp]

Look closer, but I don't know the answer to the bent fin question.

I think I need to look a bit harder next time! What is the guard you have on the front of your cooler? Mine is pretty vulnerable from rocks etc as there is noting to stop them flicking up!

[NordieBoy]

That's the stock filter guard on the front of it...

[Transalper]

better look at the stock stone screen/guard in front of the oil cooler.

Previous owner of my DR had put a screen on the back of my oil cooler too as he noticed a few dents on the rear fins as well. He thought that a few stones bouncing off his knees or boots or something were hitting the back of it.

On another thing, I pulled the helmet camera remote apart today and found a wire that had come away fron the circuit board.... can we fix it??? Yes we can!

[far queue]

That was a fun ride, I was having a ball. I was annoyed I had to peel off early, but the damage I did to myself in that fall was making things very uncomfortable. I should be right in a few days though, so no worries.

Now, did someone say they wanted some pics? Here's a few ...

[far queue]

... and a few more :done: ...

[NordieBoy]

Excellent shots.
Excellent turnout.
Excellent scenery.
Excellent!
< Insert Bill & Ted riff here >

[Transalper]

And after FQ left us... we were led to a Museum or at least a collection of old stuff half way through the extra suprise loop organised by XF650

[Transalper]

and the rest of my photos. The rest I have is all video.

We adventured on for another hour or so after that before stopping for a drink at the Hurinui.

[The Mistress]

Ever since I’d found myself sitting sat slack-jawed, enthralled by what I was watching at the KB adventure bike porn evening, and marvelling at the serendipity that I’d just happened to have bought a bike that could take me to those places, I’d contracted an itch. The itch is the one that I get when something fascinates me, strikes me with awe and provokes me with fear. Like a scratchy clothing tag or a fine splinter, the challenge needles me, working away, till at an opportune moment I’m compelled to scratch it; square up to it and take the plunge.

And so I met up with a bunch of KB adventure bikers at ‘the Peg’ for my eagerly awaited maiden adventure, the Christchurch-Cheviot-Culverden (CCC) ride. It was a grand turn out; a total of about 25 riders on a spankin’ sunny morning with a deep pacific blue sky. It happened to be another maiden’s inaugural run, as Helen-of-Troy fronted up on her meaty R100 Beamer.

After cruising north and winding off to Motunau beach, the fun began with stretches of gravel road, leading into aromatic pine forest and on to farm tracks through lush pasture. Having tasted gravel in Danzies Pass for ‘the Brass’ and Kanari Lake at the Bottled Lightening rally the previous weekend, I was pleased that my initial terror was being replaced by cautious amusement. ‘Hey, that skatey roll over the stones and the wee skids from changing down were kinda fun!’ Suddenly, I was careering through chunky rocks in the grass tracks and then, as if by magic, I landed on the top of a hill with grand views of spectacular, sprawling valleys and ranges and the sea. ‘Yes! This is what it’s all about!’ I inwardly exclaim. Poignantly, an exquisite, iridescent, exo-skeletal creature landed on my arm. Though beguiling, it was in fact a portentous omen for what was in store: it was a dung beetle…

We turned around and headed on to the next leg, backtracking down the hill. Hang on…as if I’d slipped into some twilight zone episode, or crazy David Lynch film, the way back had transformed into a gnarly obstacle course, bearing little resemblance the track I’d been on just 10 minutes before! Big, squelchy, muddy ruts had materialized and I was heading straight for them! By some miracle and a couple of well-timed outrigger spring hops, I got through, only to spot a long stick in my path that mesmerized me like some kind of hypnotic wooden snake. My fear of running over it, coupled with my fear of running straight up Helen’s backside, caused my spectacular face plant, complete with girly shriek, straight into an enormous pile of cowshit.

Not only did I have a scraped knee, broken indicator, stinky jacket and bruised pride to grapple with, but I knew the rest of the day I’d have to field the boys’ cheeky asides: “Hmm, nice perfume Mistress, there are more subtle ways to attract males you know,” ”I think I’ll ride up-wind if you don’t mind Mistress”….

There was nothing to do, but get back on, lift my chin up and be staunch. In fact, I was so keen to prove how a little muck didn’t harm me, that 20 minutes later I took the other side of my bike and trousers for a mudbath, by attempting a nifty steering manouevre amidst a great, dirty puddle in a rut. Nice. I now resembled GI Jane in camo gear.

Moving on from the less auspicious episodes in my day, the reason we all ride is for those joyous epiphanies that these fantastic machines provide us with, right? Those moments of clarity and exuberance; exhilaration and single-minded focus; a spiritual wow; the biker high. And there were plenty of them throughout the day.

I thrilled at my first slush through a deep, puddly stream (all legs akimbo, flicked back as if in gay abandon to avoid a soaking). I became a member of a small colony of motorized ants, swarming all over the vibrant, green hills. With grim determination and surging adrenaline, I rode straight up a steep track filled with rocks the size boxers’ fists. I learnt to use my body suspension, standing up on the pegs negotiating tricky terrain. The sheer variety of terrain demanded such a range of different skills that kept the challenge biting seductively. What would I be seeing, doing, feeling next? This was no second-hand screen action, it was real life. Just like the video, but I was doing it!

The satisfaction is hard to describe, but I know most of you reading this have a passion for bikes and just know what I mean. Maybe that ‘knowing’ is what creates the easy, uncomplicated camaraderie that we share. I want to thank all you guys who organized, helped pick up bikes, gave me a push, opened gates, checked up on, gave tips…you know who you are. Hopefully, myself, Helen and the other MBTB dirt-munchers (more balls than brains) added to your days’ entertainment.

After those warm fuzzies and continuing the ‘sharing and caring’ theme, here are my top tips for new adventure riders:

1. Reduce your tyre pressure: dropping mine from 26 front + 30 rear to 21 and 23 was putting on a pair of running shoes after wearing stilettos. (All you red-blooded, cross-dressing males will know exactly where I’m coming from.)
2. Low gears are your friends.
3. Steady throttle on.
4. Divert your course to avoid large obstacles like big muddy ruts if possible. (see consequences above)
5. Having said that, don’t let hypnotic wooden snakes mesmerize you (obstacle fixation?), look further ahead and have blind faith that you and your bike will cope with what ever in its path. (In fact, the latter can be successfully applied to many, but not all situations!).
6. Don’t lean into corners on gravel, let the bike tip but keep your weight central.
7. Give that standing on pegs malarchy a bash. Try to balance, feel the added suspension.
8. Ride across a wee creek, Wey hey!
9. Keep yourself fairly fit and strong. It can be hard yakka, especially with a heavier bike. Plus you’ll bounce and recover better if you decide to spend some time communing with the earth.
10. Invest in arnica cream.


To all those stuck on the seal that are getting bi-curious, take it from The Mistress: rough and dirty rocks ; )

[XF650]

Great report Mistress.
Yip - a fantastic turnout in classic Show Weekend weather, including a German tourist on a KTM who tagged along.
KB Adventure riding is alive & well in Canterbury.

[fleethaul]

Tobias, the German is staying with us for a couple of days. We spent today
riding gravel roads on Banks Penninsula. He really enjoyed yesterday's ride.
We finished with the Rapaki Track, just on dark.
He heads to town tomorrow
for some new rubber before heading south.
His bike has a range of 120k to reserve and 30k on reserve, could be in for
some interesting sections, the Catlins comes to mind.

The Mistress, here's the evidence you wanted in support
of your great day out

[The Mistress]

...yeah, and then there was the freaky, creepy, scratchy "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" playing on the phonograph in that old museum shed thing-like classic Steven King axe murderer material...:cold:

[bishxt]

Just post to add my thanks for a great ride - only my 2nd NZ trailride and very different to my experience from UK and Europe. Fantastic to be able to get so far off the beaten track and impressive how fast you can blitz those shingle roads (although I'm still getting the hang of them!)

Look forward to another KB in the near future - here's a bunch of pics from the ride that I snapped fairly randomly.
http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff137/bishxt/Kiwibiker/

Cheers Bish

[cooneyr]

......Hey... does any one elses bike smell like a cow shat on it?
I think I going to have to finally give it a wash.

I gave mine a wash yesterday and it still smells like cowshit. All part of the fun aye :D


Just post to add my thanks for a great ride - only my 2nd NZ trailride and very different to my experience from UK and Europe. Fantastic to be able to get so far off the beaten track and impressive how fast you can blitz those shingle roads (although I'm still getting the hang of them!)

Look forward to another KB in the near future - here's a bunch of pics from the ride that I snapped fairly randomly.
http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff137/bishxt/Kiwibiker/

Cheers Bish

Ahhhh - I've got who you are now. Awesome bunch of pictures. Watch this space for a short video (it will be a little while).

Cheers R

[XF650]

While on the subject of shit.....
Animal poo is corrosive - hence why most farm bikes look like crap.
So clean your expensive adventure bikes well & the longer you leave it, the harder it is to get the dung off.

[NordieBoy]

Ever since I’d found myself sitting sat slack-jawed, enthralled by what I was watching at the KB adventure bike porn evening, and marvelling at the serendipity that I’d just happened to have bought a bike that could take me to those places, I’d contracted an itch. The itch is the one that I get when something fascinates me, strikes me with awe and provokes me with fear. Like a scratchy clothing tag or a fine splinter, the challenge needles me, working away, till at an opportune moment I’m compelled to scratch it; square up to it and take the plunge.
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To all those stuck on the seal that are getting bi-curious, take it from The Mistress: rough and dirty rocks ; )

Ummm...
If I sent you my ride reports could you make them/me sound interesting? :cool:

[Transalper]

Ever since I’d found myself sitting sat slack-jawed, enthralled by what I was watching at the KB adventure bike porn evening, and marvelling at the serendipity that I’d just happened to have bought a bike that could take me to those places.............
......
To all those stuck on the seal that are getting bi-curious, take it from The Mistress: rough and dirty rocks ; )


Ummm...
If I sent you my ride reports could you make them/me sound interesting? :cool:
Yeah, that was a good read Mistress:first:, so glad I didn't try write a report first, mine would have been crap by comparsion.

[fleethaul]

A friend in Sydney introduced me to a product called CT18.
Spray it on wash it off. Repco (Northwood) sell it.
They mainly sell it to campervan hire co's.

The lazy mans way to bike cleaning.

Comes up shining and shedding water too. Amazing stuff.

Here's a thread about it from 04
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=6055

[mattsdakar]

Hey guys,
Sounds like everyone had a fun ride.
I was the one who got the puncture at Motunau, turned out to be a mission!
Once I changed the tube due to 4cm long split (lesson for everyone, carry a spare tube, which I was) we discovered a tear in the tyre beading with exposed wire, so after applying large quantites of tape to the bead I tried to limp home. 2km's later tube blew again, bugger tyre bead rooted beyond repair, at this point I called it quits and parked bike in local farmers driveway. After hitching to SH 1 I was forced to catch a shuttle bus back to Christchurch as no tin topped bastard would stop to pick me up. Once in Chch unfortunately all bike shops were closed due aniversary weekend. Luckily my next door neighbour who some know (Alf) has an identical Dakar so I borrowed his whole rear wheel and headed back up on the Sunday with wife and kids in tow to collect bike.
So bike finally back in garage awaiting a new Dunlop 606 for the Dusty Butt, bring it on!

Matt

[cooneyr]

Hey guys,
Sounds like everyone had a fun ride.
I was the one who got the puncture at Motunau, turned out to be a mission!
Once I changed the tube due to 4cm long split (lesson for everyone, carry a spare tube, which I was) we discovered a tear in the tyre beading with exposed wire, so after applying large quantites of tape to the bead I tried to limp home. 2km's later tube blew again, bugger tyre bead rooted beyond repair, at this point I called it quits and parked bike in local farmers driveway. After hitching to SH 1 I was forced to catch a shuttle bus back to Christchurch as no tin topped bastard would stop to pick me up. Once in Chch unfortunately all bike shops were closed due aniversary weekend. Luckily my next door neighbour who some know (Alf) has an identical Dakar so I borrowed his whole rear wheel and headed back up on the Sunday with wife and kids in tow to collect bike.
So bike finally back in garage awaiting a new Dunlop 606 for the Dusty Butt, bring it on!

Matt

Bloody BMW's and punctures!!!! BusaJim (R1150GS) and Alfonz (F650GSDakar) and HelenofTroy (R100GS) (I was riding it at the time) and now yours are the only punctures I know of in the whole time I've been riding (3 years)!

Glad you are getting it sorted. Bugger of a time for it to happen. Definatly bring a spare tube and puncture repair kit on the DB!!!

Cheers R

[mattsdakar]

Glad you are getting it sorted. Bugger of a time for it to happen. Definatly bring a spare tube and puncture repair kit on the DB!!!
.
Always do but not much you can do about a f%#ked tyre, think I damaged bead putting it on the night before, to much pressure applied with levers, tyre had only about 500km's on it too, bastard!

[SDU]

hope you felling better FQ after your little landing and our two lady riders that keep parking @ a funning angle in some strange places
roll on the next one
cheers Keith

Do tell more! where are the pics?


Little lie downs thats all:Punk:What a great day -now I just have to keep cracking the whip & stay awake till 8am-strong coffee!!:doctor:
...really enjoyed riding the DR & Shreks Bemer.Thanks guys for picking up the tractor and getting me there:scooter:

Hear you've been getting more innovative in parking the purple beast away from other bikes.:laugh: That lovely blue DR still awaits you.


That was a fun ride, I was having a ball. I was annoyed I had to peel off early, but the damage I did to myself in that fall was making things very uncomfortable. I should be right in a few days though, so no worries.

Now, did someone say they wanted some pics? Here's a few ...

Do tell! Was it caught on film- your oops are great dvd material. :shutup:
Hope you're ok & great piccies


Great report Mistress.

Agree with that- great :sunny:


Awesome you all had a great adventure but you can all :shutup: now you're making me jealous.:weep:

[cooneyr]

.......Hear you've been getting more innovative in parking the purple beast away from other bikes.:laugh: That lovely blue DR still awaits you.........

Helen and I swapped bikes for a little on Sat. She was murmering about your bike when it came time to swap back but then again I was impressed with the great purple people eater as well (damn wife still wont give in to the calling though) :D

Oh and our German friend on the red KTM pulled into DAS for his tyre about 30 mins ago. Hopefully he will have a much more interesting trip around NZ thanks to fleethaul and co.

Cheers R

[fleethaul]

Originally Posted by Shrek lone rider
hope you felling better FQ after your little landing and our two lady riders that keep parking @ a funning angle in some strange places
roll on the next one
cheers Keith
Do tell more! where are the pics?

The Paparazzi were on hand

[far queue]

The Paparazzi were on handHa ha, that's not me. No pics of my incident. I was careful to avoid this fella with the video camara. Look at him, like the grim reaper lurking in the background just waiting for prey

[Transalper]

Ha ha, that's not me. No pics of my incident. I was careful to avoid this fella with the video camara. Look at him, like the grim reaper lurking in the background just waiting for prey
:laugh: lot's of lucky people this trip, I recorded a couple of bikes being picked up but no actual falls, and I did wonder why FQ was facing the wrong way when we passed him but he was already back in the saddle by then.:doh:

[NordieBoy]

Bloody BMW's and punctures!!!! BusaJim (R1150GS) and Alfonz (F650GSDakar) and HelenofTroy (R100GS) (I was riding it at the time) and now yours are the only punctures I know of in the whole time I've been riding (3 years)!

Glad you are getting it sorted. Bugger of a time for it to happen. Definatly bring a spare tube and puncture repair kit on the DB!!!

Cheers R

Hmmm...
Wonder what tyres?
BusaJim and Alfonz were TKC80's...

[cooneyr]

Hmmm...
Wonder what tyres?
BusaJim and Alfonz were TKC80's...

Not TKC80's on the other two. Helen has a Mitas E07 but it was me hitting a rock to hard with the front that did that one :Oops: Dont know what Matt was wearing, something kinda roady.

Cheers R

[helenoftroy]

Helen and I swapped bikes for a little on Sat. She was murmering about your bike when it came time to swap back but then again I was impressed with the great purple people eater as well (damn wife still wont give in to the calling though) :D

Oh and our German friend on the red KTM pulled into DAS for his tyre about 30 mins ago. Hopefully he will have a much more interesting trip around NZ thanks to fleethaul and co.

Cheers R
Reckon if just parts of these adventure rides are beyond my abilities on the Boxer I mite just find a nice young man to swop bikes again(if no-one tells his wife:nono:) -but i would be very happy if my xmas stocking had a meaty big single in it:banana: )

The Paparazzi were on hand
Me and the purple tractor will take that as a compliment.Paparazzi usually only hide in bushes for the young and pretty!

Ha ha, that's not me. No pics of my incident. I was careful to avoid this fella with the video camara. Look at him, like the grim reaper lurking in the background just waiting for prey
So sad he did'nt get me either.Reckon Shrek & Transalp rode brilliantly two up:sunny:
Great writeup Mistress.Im not so eloquent with words but I had an awesome day.An adventure in amazing country with great company -perfect.Motorcycling makes me:woohoo: very happy

[426crasher]

Great ride enjoyed by all it seemed. Good to tee up the land access aswell. The German guy on the LC4,Toby i think, looked well able to handle a dirt bike and had a ball. Roll on the next ride. Some pics....

[426crasher]

Hmmmm..... don't know what happened to my pics.

[Transalper]

did you browse and select them but forget to finish with the upload button? I've done that once.

[_Shrek_]

(if no-one tells his wife :nono:) -but i would be very happy if my xmas stocking had a meaty big single in it :banana: )

:gob: I dont think any one would tell their wife :innocent: :o

[426crasher]

I did upload them TA but i later found out picture file sizes are too big, around 850 and the max is around 500 or so, but being a moron with computers i aint got a clue to reduce the sizes.Talk me through it if it's simple and i'll get them downloaded.
Cheers Tony.

[_Shrek_]

I did upload them TA but i later found out picture file sizes are too big, around 850 and the max is around 500 or so, but being a moron with computers i aint got a clue to reduce the sizes.Talk me through it if it's simple and i'll get them downloaded.
Cheers Tony.


i know the feeling still trying to make my pics fit :laugh:

[Transalper]

crikey what do you guys have for picture editing software?

[oldrider]

While on the subject of shit.....
Animal poo is corrosive - hence why most farm bikes look like crap.
So clean your expensive adventure bikes well & the longer you leave it, the harder it is to get the dung off.

ACF-50 (anti corrosion formula) Google it and read about it's benefit for motorcycles.

It's a space programme product and is available in NZ mainly for aircraft applications.

I have been trialing it in my Pro-oiler and general chain maintenance but am going to get a spray can to treat my bike.

ACF-50 is a penetrating lubricant with specific anti corrosive properties.

Sounds like you guys had a great trip! :wari: Cheers John.

[cooneyr]

This is my first attempt ever at capturing film footage, editing and posting. Kinda obvious but gotta start somewhere right. Batteries dies around Random spur road so no more after that.

<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PU4mL29TCOM&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PU4mL29TCOM&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>

Cheers R

P.S. Here is a link directly to Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU4mL29TCOM) if the embedded vid doesn't work.

[NordieBoy]

You're lucky TransAlper and J turned up or you'd have been riding alone!


Wicked turnout :D

[Transalper]

That's mighty good cooneyr, will add nicely in to the stuff I have... eventually.
Nice to see myself riding from a third person perspective for a change too.

[mattsdakar]

Hmmm...
Wonder what tyres?
BusaJim and Alfonz were TKC80's...

Mine wasn't the tyres fault, I had overstretched the beading exposing some wire putting the tyre on the night before...operator error

[RedKLR650]

[QUOTE=cooneyr;1305225]This is my first attempt ever at capturing film footage, editing and posting. Kinda obvious but gotta start somewhere right. Batteries dies around Random spur road so no more after that.

Cheers R

Great Video there Ryan, very apt music choice too :-) :niceone:

Cheers, Stu :scooter:

[RedKLR650]

Ever since I’d found myself sitting sat slack-jawed, enthralled by what I was watching at the KB adventure bike porn evening, and marvelling at the serendipity that I’d just happened to have bought a bike that could take me to those places, I’d contracted an itch. The itch is the one that I get when something fascinates me, strikes me with awe and provokes me with fear. Like a scratchy clothing tag or a fine splinter, the challenge needles me, working away, till at an opportune moment I’m compelled to scratch it; square up to it and take the plunge.

etc,etc,etc.......

To all those stuck on the seal that are getting bi-curious, take it from The Mistress: rough and dirty rocks ; )

Well there Mistress, have you ever thought of giving up teaching and getting into professional writing, as that's far and away the best report I've ever read.... :2thumbsup

It may not have had all the factual or technical details some riders rely on, but became more something where any one of us could easily picture themselves in your place :ride:

Keep up the prose, :hitcher:and good to see you're a convert.

Hope you had fun at Reefon the other week:sherlock:

Stu:scooter:

[The Mistress]

Cheers dudes,
...actually I think I'm a travel writer stuck in a teachers body:doh:
It's the biking that inspires, nay, compels me to write...
The main thing is that you can see yourself there---but please correct me if I got anything majorly wrong or have any technical improvements--especially the tips! I'd hate to see some poor other newbie follow crap advice and suffer from it:pinch:...hmm maybe I should add a disclaimer next time :sherlock:

[Transalper]

I hear or read a rumor in another thread that FQ ended up with fractured ribs.
Bugger FQ, sorry to hear that.

[far queue]

Yep, 3 fractured ribs, and a new helmet through insurance. Oh well, the helmet did its job protecting my head and the ribs did their job protecting the squishy bits inside. What's the saying - can't make an omelet without breaking some eggs? These things are to be expected from time to time. I'll be back :soon:

[cooneyr]

Yep, 3 fractured ribs, and a new helmet through insurance. Oh well, the helmet did its job protecting my head and the ribs did their job protecting the squishy bits inside. What's the saying - can't make an omelet without breaking some eggs? These things are to be expected from time to time. I'll be back :soon:

Dude that is a total shitter. Hope you manage till the bones heal. As I understand it there is nothing that can be done to stabilise them in the mean time. I guess this means lots of RnR round home?

Take it easy and heal well.

Cheers R

[NordieBoy]

Yep, 3 fractured ribs, and a new helmet through insurance. Oh well, the helmet did its job protecting my head and the ribs did their job protecting the squishy bits inside. What's the saying - can't make an omelet without breaking some eggs? These things are to be expected from time to time. I'll be back :soon:

You have ribs made of egg shells?

[far queue]

You have ribs made of egg shells?So it would appear

[XF650]

You have ribs made of egg shells?

I know how the man feels...

[oldrider]

I know how the man feels...

I even know how the egg shell's feel! :weep: John.

[RedKLR650]

Yep, 3 fractured ribs, and a new helmet through insurance. Oh well, the helmet did its job protecting my head and the ribs did their job protecting the squishy bits inside. What's the saying - can't make an omelet without breaking some eggs? These things are to be expected from time to time. I'll be back :soon:

Having experienced this a couple of times now, the best advice I can give re being comfortable is to get someone to strap your ribs with a wide bandage every day,<_< as you'll find it more comfortable the tighter you can stand it:headbang:

2nd thing is avoid humour at all costs:no:

Bust ribs hurt like hell if you laugh :doh:

All the best for a speedy recovery :doctor:

Cheers, Stu :scooter:

[oldrider]

Get well soon far queue. :doctor:

I missed your happy smiling face at the Mad Magpie!

We must catch up again :soon:. Cheers John. :niceone:

[_Shrek_]

Having experienced this a couple of times now, the best advice I can give re being comfortable is to get someone to strap your ribs with a wide bandage every day,<_< as you'll find it more comfortable the tighter you can stand it:headbang:

2nd thing is avoid humour at all costs:no:

Bust ribs hurt like hell if you laugh :doh:

All the best for a speedy recovery :doctor:

Cheers, Stu :scooter:

so lets make him :laugh: :whistle:

[sandmart]

Thanks eveyone for a great ride. First time on one and hope to be there more. thanks all.:2thumbsup