KTM Capital Coast Adventure 2008 [Archive] - Page 2

Oscar

28th March 2008, 13:13

I'll send my entry in this weekend I reckon.

Re-cycled showed me a wedding pic of 4-skins today and Oscar I understand you were the best man - would we ever doubt that? :cool:

I was the best man.
There was little or no choice when you consider the calibre of the other men in the room.

merv

29th March 2008, 09:05

So I rolled my WR out the garage today about 8am coz I needed to go get a WOF to make sure its all legal for the CCA. The weather man said no worries, there might be showers later this afternoon, so I'm in my best dirt bike clothes i.e. jeans, sports shoes and off I go. Well stuff the weather man I'm a few kms from home and it pisses down this morning and still is - you know that fine very wet rain.

Passed WOF no sweat, but now I'm back home, jacket & bike dripping in the garage and I'm walking around with a wet crotch in my jeans - fanatastic.

I'm only telling you this to bump the thread eh. Make sure you sign up and we'll see you at the CCA :2thumbsup.

car

3rd April 2008, 09:51

Mate give up the steak and eat mince for a while

Child number three will be arriving before the year's out, so mince is all we got, man.

and you're a Welly boy, forget the tent, stay and keep the missus warm and just ride over to Plimmerton School in the morning ready for the ride

Well, 4skins made me an offer I couldn't refuse, and then he dragged me home "the back road" last night, so my arm's duly twisted. The missus has approved my day-pass, so I'm all set.

that's what I'll be doing.

What, keeping my missus warm?

Crisis management

7th April 2008, 18:38

Bump, mainly cause I felt like it.

Now, who's travelling down from the metropolis to the country village?

Routes, plans and possible meeting places?

Any takers?

Just to clarify that, I have a plan that involves a few places I want to ride and am planning on doing that solo and at my own pace but wouldn't mind meeting the odd body at various places, preferably ones associated with the imbibment of beer.

Part one of that plan is overnighting thursday at Howards Lodge in National Park
Part two is meeting others (Clint, Rosie?) at Ohakune lunchtime friday

Bams

7th April 2008, 19:32

Your not thinking of the 42 traverse are you I,m thinking of doing that on the way down
ken

merv

7th April 2008, 19:37

What, keeping my missus warm?

Only if the kids are at their grandmother's.

Hey good to hear you'll be on the ride. See you at Plimmerton school then and all you other dudes that are coming:sunny:

Waihou Thumper

7th April 2008, 19:39

I will be travelling down with a couple of others.
I plan on meeting some at Ohakune. I will be hopefully making a detour or three to muddy up the bike and arrive like an adventurer should...lol
If that can't be done, at least roll around in a puddle or two between Ohakune and Wellington.

Bams

7th April 2008, 19:52

Hi Tearola
I,m staying thursday night at just out of toupo and was thinking of having a look at the 42 traverse in the morning while I have a new knobby and going by! then meeting up at ohukune for the lunch lot if it do able
ken

Waihou Thumper

7th April 2008, 20:06

Sounds good. I will be putting new feet on the bike and if the traverse is okay might like to give it a go.
Give me a call sometime
Mark

Bams

7th April 2008, 20:23

Great Ill, give you a bell closer to the time
ken

sels1

8th April 2008, 08:03

Now, who's travelling down from the metropolis to the country village?

Thats CAPITAL country village to you (and anyone else who forgets where the country is run from) :laugh:

car

8th April 2008, 08:14

(and anyone else who forgets where the country is run from) :laugh:

Uh, Canberra?

Rosie

8th April 2008, 08:25

Routes, plans and possible meeting places?

Any takers?

Just to clarify that, I have a plan that involves a few places I want to ride and am planning on doing that solo and at my own pace but wouldn't mind meeting the odd body at various places, preferably ones associated with the imbibment of beer.

Part one of that plan is overnighting thursday at Howards Lodge in National Park
Part two is meeting others (Clint, Rosie?) at Ohakune lunchtime friday

We're still planning on lunch in Ohakune. No idea where we are going from there. Clint may have a plan, but I am not aware of it at this stage.

Crisis management

8th April 2008, 08:27

Thats CAPITAL country village to you (and anyone else who forgets where the country is run from) :laugh:

You guys still believe that Huh?

NordieBoy

8th April 2008, 08:54

You guys still believe that Huh?

And we let them keep thinking it.

We just have to keep turning the power switch off occasionally to remind you all :D

twotyred

11th April 2008, 19:04

Just a quick note for anyone who still has to get a fire extinguisher: I just got a 500gram one from Bunnings in NaeNae (presumably all Bunnings stores will have the same deal?) on special for $18:2thumbsup

Crisis management

12th April 2008, 12:38

Having searched most of Auckland trying to find a smallish extinguisher, the best place was the marine shops, they seem to love small 300 -400 gram extinguishers for some reason.
As a side note, none of the local extinguisher dealers / manufacturers actually make anything less than 500 grams.

scottr

12th April 2008, 14:05

PSL fire & Safety in Glendene do 0.3kg fire extinguishers
www.firemaster.co.nz

Crisis management

12th April 2008, 17:33

PSL fire & Safety in Glendene do 0.3kg fire extinguishers
www.firemaster.co.nz

Thank you for that, how come after you've bought something the right thing turns up closer to home / cheaper!
The curse of the bargain hunter!

I'll get one of those for the KTM then, saves swapping them over.

cooneyr

14th April 2008, 09:38

Some of use canty crew have decided that getting back into Chch at 2200 on the Sunday night is a bit rough (seems we are getting old or something) so we have decided to bring the homeward bound sailing back to 1035. This means that doing the Pram track or similar on the Sunday morning is out. Is there any of the local Welly bunch that are willing to act as guides for a ticky tour on the Friday arvo? We get to Welly around 1300 on the Friday and will need to deposit gear somewhere etc so we should be good to go around 1430ish. I'm sure we can find and have ago at the Pram track by ourselves but it would be cool to go for a ride with the local yokels before the :apint: starts

Cheers R

Transalper

14th April 2008, 10:11

Just confirming that my InterIslander sailings have been changed and are now like so...
Picton to Wellington sails at 9:50am Friday 25th April.
Return Welington to Picton sails at 10:35am Sunday 27th April 2008.

YAMASAKI

15th April 2008, 08:56

cooneyr

15th April 2008, 09:03

On the note on Spark arrestors. I have no idea whether my bike is fitted with one or not (Only had the bike a couple of weeks so I'm a bit of a newbie to MX). It is the stock KTM EXC muffler but I can't find any info stamped on it anywhere.
I don't really want to turn up and find I can't ride so is there any way I can check without pulling apart a perfectly good muffler? or is there some way of rigging up a temporary solution to satisfy the authorities?

El Scooto was scratching his head till yesterday evening as well about where to get some mesh from to make a temporary spark arrestor. Got to the $2 shop or the Warehouse and get yourself a large food sieve (see pic). Make sure it has steel mesh not alloy. Then go of to your local hardware store and get a jubilee clamp (screw up type hose clamp) that will fit over your exhaust can. Cut said mesh out of plastic frame, bend to shape (want it like a cone pointing backwards from the can) and clamp onto can and ya done :niceone:

Cheers R

Oscar

15th April 2008, 10:04

YAMASAKI

15th April 2008, 10:21

Stick a welding rod up the muffler.
How far will it go?
The exit has a about 90 degree bend downwards(it enters the end of the muffler at about 45 degrees) so I don't think the welding rod would go very far... pics attached(hopefully)

Transalper

15th April 2008, 10:22

Stick a welding rod up the muffler.
How far will it go?Well it started to go up inside, then there was this blinding flash and wouldn't go any further. Couldn't pull it out either and the welder which was attached to the only welding rod I could find was making loud buzzing/humming noises....:buggerd:

ok, I made that shit up:lol:

Oscar

15th April 2008, 11:05

The exit has a about 90 degree bend downwards(it enters the end of the muffler at about 45 degrees) so I don't think the welding rod would go very far... pics attached(hopefully)

That's fine.
The field test for a spark arrestor is to poke a stick or welding rod up the muffler. If it don't go all the way to the end, you pass.

XF650

15th April 2008, 12:15

It is my understanding that modern, factory stock standard, non modified m/bike mufflers will have spark arrestor built in.

YAMASAKI

15th April 2008, 14:31

It is my understanding that modern, factory stock standard, non modified m/bike mufflers will have spark arrestor built in.

thanks guys, thats just what I wanted to hear. now I just need to sort out tyres... :)

Waihou Thumper

15th April 2008, 15:22

Yes this is correct. I spoke to John and he said the same thing. Stock standard road adventure bikes will have the arrestors in them.

Tyres. I am riding with brand new TKC80s or MT21, haven't decided as yet. I have both sets ready to put on next week.

YAMASAKI

15th April 2008, 18:37

cooneyr

15th April 2008, 18:46

OK so I'll try and get some wheels and knobblies sorted, but the bike currentlly has Pirelli MT60s front and rear, so if i cant sort the wheels in time are these going to do the job? or am I just asking for trouble....?

And round we go again. Sorry dude this has been done to death. Organiser is recommending (strongly suggesting) Continental TKC80's, MT21's, D606 or similar.

Cheers R

offrd

15th April 2008, 18:56

OK so I'll try and get some wheels and knobblies sorted, but the bike currentlly has Pirelli MT60s front and rear, so if i cant sort the wheels in time are these going to do the job? or am I just asking for trouble....?

Indeed a subject well done before chap, Trust me on that one........... (Hides head in shame)

A good priced set of tyres can be obtained from http://www.lmsimports.co.nz/products.php?cat=2

The E-09's are about $260 inc freight for the pair so pretty affordable and they last about 4-5000km mixed road/gravel.

Tell Rob at LMS that Duncan from Tokoroa sent you and he will get them to you quick smart!

:scooter:
:rockon:

NordieBoy

15th April 2008, 19:02

but the bike currentlly has Pirelli MT60s front and rear, so if i cant sort the wheels in time are these going to do the job? or am I just asking for trouble....?

Not just asking...
You're jumping up and down shouting "Pick me! pick me!".

Dry conditions no problem but not in the wet unless you're really good.

YAMASAKI

15th April 2008, 19:25

OK sorry, point taken. I was just trying to establish whether I actually had a backup plan(ie using what I've got at present) or whether I should give the hurry along to the guy supplying my hubs for my other set of wheels.

pete376403

15th April 2008, 23:18

What size rear wheel? I picked up anew 4.60x17 for the KLR from http://www.biketreadz.co.nz/ for $50. Unknown "Deestone" brand from Thailand, but its only got to last one day. Round, black and got nice big knobs,

NordieBoy

16th April 2008, 07:54

I love MT60's and have run them on both my motards but there just wasn't enough traction in the dirt when it got wet.
My brother however seemed not to notice the loss of traction and punted it wherever he wanted and I was struggling to keep up on my knobblie shod XR250.

sels1

16th April 2008, 17:04

Is there any of the local Welly bunch that are willing to act as guides for a ticky tour on the Friday arvo? We get to Welly around 1300 on the Friday and will need to deposit gear somewhere etc so we should be good to go around 1430ish. I'm sure we can find and have ago at the Pram track by ourselves but it would be cool to go for a ride with the local yokels before the :apint: starts

Cheers R

Could be a starter. What do you mean by "Pram track'?

Crisis management

16th April 2008, 17:16

Could be a starter. What do you mean by "Pram track'?

It is one of the tracks between Maungakotukutuku and Karapoti road in the Akatarawas'. Apparently survivable by adventure bikes (if Busa Jim is to be believed)!

offrd

16th April 2008, 17:30

Well new heavy duty tubes and sharp new E-09's on the dakar, all serviced and checked over....

Spare tubes and tool kit....

Pack rack and bag ordered....

One thing i asked for at the bike shop here was a few spare chain links after the Kawhia chain link - tyre issue... But they could not match it up, It's not 520 or 525... They had no idea... Nothing would fit that they had..!!

Anyone able to point me in the right direction?..........

:niceone:

car

16th April 2008, 17:36

It is one of the tracks between Maungakotukutuku and Karapoti road in the Akatarawas'. Apparently survivable by adventure bikes (if Busa Jim is to be believed)!

I've done it a few times on the DR200. Wouldn't have wanted to heave a GSA through it, but it's certainly passable by a n00b on a little bike with trail tyres.

Excuse the crappy hand-plotted Google map:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=h&om=0&msa=0&msid=110092110115497824706.000443f2b4caa67fd9b4f&ll=-40.971508,175.054591&spn=0.338024,0.627594&z=11

cooneyr

16th April 2008, 17:52

Could be a starter. What do you mean by "Pram track'?

We haven't organised times and departure locations yet but I suspect that mid afternoon i.e. somewhere around 2/2.30pm we will be leaving Upper Hutt without our gear (hope to dump it in Plimmerton first).

Cheers R

NordieBoy

16th April 2008, 19:48

One thing i asked for at the bike shop here was a few spare chain links after the Kawhia chain link - tyre issue... But they could not match it up, It's not 520 or 525... They had no idea... Nothing would fit that they had..!!

GS650 chain is meant to be a 520.

The only weird one is the DR650 with it's 525.

Crisis management

16th April 2008, 19:48

We haven't organised times and departure locations yet but I suspect that mid afternoon i.e. somewhere around 2/2.30pm we will be leaving Upper Hutt without our gear (hope to dump it in Plimmerton first).

Cheers R

Man, am I generous, you mess up my motel room and there will be hell to pay (or at least a couple of beers).
I expect a full report on this track as I'm planning on doing it on the way north on sunday, so, if anyones needing to do it then, feel free to join in, I need people that can carry and push.....

On a completely different subject, I understand Plimmerton boatclub is the venue for friday night, is everyone going there or somewhere else? I'm quite excited to actually meet people I have invested a good part of a year insulting. :bleh:

Crisis management

16th April 2008, 19:54

GS650 chain is meant to be a 520.

The only weird one is the DR650 with it's 525.

If it helps, the 5 series chains are 5/8ths of an inch pitch (16mm) and the 20 or 25 refers to the width of the roller, the 20 being 2/8ths wide (6.3mm) and the 25 being 2.5/8ths wide (8mm).
Measure and all will be revealed.
I've got a clapped out 520 chain with link lying around here somewhere I can bring with me if that helps.

offrd

16th April 2008, 20:03

If it helps, the 5 series chains are 5/8ths of an inch pitch (16mm) and the 20 or 25 refers to the width of the roller, the 20 being 2/8ths wide (6.3mm) and the 25 being 2.5/8ths wide (8mm).
Measure and all will be revealed.
I've got a clapped out 520 chain with link lying around here somewhere I can bring with me if that helps.

Interesting!

All the info i could find says 520 chain like NordieBoy says... There was mention on different pin sizes which could be the problem...

I will have to measure on friday as tomorrow is a rush trip to New Plymouth and back....

offrd

16th April 2008, 20:23

Entry all filled out and ready to go in the post tomorrow, Man i have been slack getting that away!

How many entries in now i wonder!

Cant wait!!!

How do we find the pub for the meet in Ohakune, i guess the one with all the bikes outside... But guess more than one there....????

tri boy

16th April 2008, 21:15

If it helps, the 5 series chains are 5/8ths of an inch pitch (16mm) and the 20 or 25 refers to the width of the roller, the 20 being 2/8ths wide (6.3mm) and the 25 being 2.5/8ths wide (8mm).
Measure and all will be revealed.
I've got a clapped out 520 chain with link lying around here somewhere I can bring with me if that helps.

The old fulla speaks the truth.
Commonly referred to as the "law of eights".
Fatty the scrambler also runs a 525. Most of the wholesalers should be able to supply a split link.

Pub is over the road from the BP service station on the main street.

cooneyr

16th April 2008, 21:55

Man, am I generous, you mess up my motel room and there will be hell to pay (or at least a couple of beers).
I expect a full report on this track as I'm planning on doing it on the way north on sunday, so, if anyones needing to do it then, feel free to join in, I need people that can carry and push.....

On a completely different subject, I understand Plimmerton boatclub is the venue for friday night, is everyone going there or somewhere else? I'm quite excited to actually meet people I have invested a good part of a year insulting. :bleh:

I'll keep my beers then :D Already have an offer of a motel room but if it falls though I'll get in touch. How about you supply the beer and I'll supply the ride report :apint: See you all at the yatch club.

Interesting!

All the info i could find says 520 chain like NordieBoy says... There was mention on different pin sizes which could be the problem...

I will have to measure on friday as tomorrow is a rush trip to New Plymouth and back....

Different manufacturers and different models of chain have different pin sizes and side plate thickness's. For a long term repair you really should have the correct joining link for the chain (see the side plates of the chain they should have the manufacture, model and size stamped on them). Failing that just get a link that works but treat it as a very temporary repair.

Cheers R

clint640

17th April 2008, 09:15

How do we find the pub for the meet in Ohakune, i guess the one with all the bikes outside... But guess more than one there....????

You got it mate :thumb

The one on the south side of the main road through town.

My plan on reaching Plimmerton will be to set up camp & then mosey down to the boating club. There you can get registered and stick together the route sheet over a beer. Might get a feed there too. Don't forget your scissors & sellotape!

Cheers
Clint

pete376403

17th April 2008, 17:28

Crisis management

17th April 2008, 17:36

I can't find anything on the CCA website about what time the events (night time paper ribbon making classes and daytime riding) starts.
Am I supposed to get that when the entry is acknowleged? (Cos that hasn't happened either)

I did eventually get an email confirming my entry, that was some time ago, with a note saying more details would be sent out nearer the time. Given that people still seem to be sending entries in, I expect the "more details" will be next week.
Failing that we will make it up as we go.....

merv

17th April 2008, 17:54

Could be a starter. What do you mean by "Pram track'?

See this thread http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1525208#post1525208

Waihou Thumper

17th April 2008, 20:47

Hey all...
I am meeting a few guys on Saturday morning for a warm up ride around Coromandel. Sticking to the metal roads and hitting the pub for lunch etc.
Picked up my new 990s Adventure yesterday. I did just a couple of hundred Km on it and it is now in the garage under cover.
Decided to use the KTM 640 Adventure for the CCA as I am getting MT21 put on it next week and it will be more fun riding that in the mud, dirt etc it if is a little greasy.
I certainly will be keen for some activities on Sunday and have even thought about the 42 Traverse on the way home or similar.
Catch up with you all in Plimmerton. I will be setting up camp, tenting it, doing it the real adventure way excepting of course the drinkies and the grub!

pete376403

17th April 2008, 22:32

Just in from John - everything you need to know

Qkkid

17th April 2008, 23:03

Cant wait myself and QKCHK have sent our money off and have got our accomodation sorted see ya all there

tri boy

18th April 2008, 15:28

Just finnished fitting a brand new Mitas E-09 to the rear of fatty, and put my best TKC80 on the front.:woohoo:
A quick strop out the back left a 25mtr trench made by the Mitas in the soft grass.:devil2: Ooooweeee, Fatty got a new pair of feet.:headbang:

offrd

18th April 2008, 17:35

ducatijim

18th April 2008, 18:50

I'm envious- my DR departed in a crate on Wednesday, I briefly considered trying to slip thru scrutineering with my KDX.....it would fail the spark arrestor test( among many others!!) Enjoy guys!!:2thumbsup

Waihou Thumper

18th April 2008, 19:59

sels1

18th April 2008, 22:12

See this thread http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1525208#post1525208

Aha - Cheers Merv - I know it by a different name. I have been halfway up it from the coast side but not all the way thru. Might see if I can get along on Sunday with Busajim and co.

On a completely different subject, I understand Plimmerton boatclub is the venue for friday night, is everyone going there or somewhere else?

The boatclub sounds good

offrd

18th April 2008, 23:48

ducatijim

19th April 2008, 08:22

Spare F650 sitting in the shed should you require it Jaime.........

Big thanks Duncan, I had however not risk bending myself at this point eh? Am still recovering from Carpel tunnel release surgery 2 weeks ago, which is slower getting better than I hoped- too much to do to be able to recuperate properly!:calm:

Very generous offer, thanks.

ducatijim

19th April 2008, 08:27

I know where you are going......The Far North Beckons....Far North of the West Isle...lol
Mark here, shared your Roast Chicken...Great it was too.
Not long to go then, May you are heading out of here right?
Well my friend if I don't hear from you, have an awesome journey and I want to hear all about it somewhere, somehow!
Mark

Hey Mark, howzit? I had 'spotted' you here earlier!! My M8-Mark2- at Waiouru, you know...with the kids? well, he bent himself good on his last run of hamburger hill..........sounds like he cracked his sternum...Ouch!!
I still have ur email-will be in touch soon. Enjoy the CCA. Jamie.

Waihou Thumper

19th April 2008, 18:36

Hey Mark, howzit? I had 'spotted' you here earlier!! My M8-Mark2- at Waiouru, you know...with the kids? well, he bent himself good on his last run of hamburger hill..........sounds like he cracked his sternum...Ouch!!
I still have ur email-will be in touch soon. Enjoy the CCA. Jamie.

I knew he had hurt himself. He was quiet and holding his chest when putting down the tent. Never said anything though.
Got my new KTM 990 the other day, just debating as to whether it goes to Wellington for the ride or I take the KTM 640. Decisions, decisions....
Weather will be the deciding factor.

4skins

20th April 2008, 09:42

Got my new KTM 990 the other day, just debating as to whether it goes to Wellington for the ride or I take the KTM 640. Decisions, decisions....

I'm a 990 owner too Jamie and I hate to say it but I think you'd be better off to bring the 640 (oh the luxury of choice eh).

It's been raining quite a bit in the last week and parts of the course that were a breeze 3 weeks ago have suddenly become a lot harder. Several farm sections that were intended for ALL riders have been re-designated 'Challenge' sections. I got around everywhere yesterday in the rain on my half worn TKCs but I think some of the tracks are gonna cut up rough up with 100 odd bikes on them.

The 7 day forecast (http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=7) looks good from Tuesday onwards but I expect the ground will not dry much before Saturday.

Knobbly tyres will be a must.

John Forsyth
CCA Organiser

Waihou Thumper

20th April 2008, 17:41

I'm a 990 owner too Jamie and I hate to say it but I think you'd be better off to bring the 640 (oh the luxury of choice eh).

It's been raining quite a bit in the last week and parts of the course that were a breeze 3 weeks ago have suddenly become a lot harder. Several farm sections that were intended for ALL riders have been re-designated 'Challenge' sections. I got around everywhere yesterday in the rain on my half worn TKCs but I think some of the tracks are gonna cut up rough up with 100 odd bikes on them.

The 7 day forecast (http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=7) looks good from Tuesday onwards but I expect the ground will not dry much before Saturday.

Knobbly tyres will be a must.

John Forsyth
CCA Organiser

Hi John, thanks for the info.....
I will put the 640 through its paces, but give the rush of blood and the night before debating whether......
The 990 might win over. Trouble is, there is another coming with us on a 990 and it would be a shame to have him on his own....BUT, wouldn't it be funny if I was to get around no hassle and he got in the poo...lol
If the weather stays dry this coming week I might succumb! One drop of rain down Welly Way and it will be the very capable 640....

Wonder if I can get down there, do the ride and then fill the tank??...lol

Mark from Te Aroha....

ducatijim

20th April 2008, 17:44

I knew he had hurt himself. He was quiet and holding his chest when putting down the tent. Never said anything though.
Got my new KTM 990 the other day, just debating as to whether it goes to Wellington for the ride or I take the KTM 640. Decisions, decisions....
Weather will be the deciding factor.

Yummm....New bikes rock eh! Well Mark, I would love to ride the 990 to Wellington, and I would do the CCA on the 640- thats just me thou......:niceone:

Either wayz you will enjoy:niceone:

Waihou Thumper

20th April 2008, 20:10

Yep. That is right. I am gearing it up for a good time on the 640....
The ride down will be fun, the 640 is still capable of licence breaking speeds but what I am heading south for?
YES! The CCA! I want enjoy it, ride it and finish it. I don't want to show off a the 990, everyone knows they are a big bike and if I was riding though Russia...SURE, I will take it.
I have the next best thing.....

offrd

20th April 2008, 20:36

Are the 'Challenge' sections graded or is it just 'Challenge' section or easy route?

Doing the ride two up will limit me a bit, Had i been running one up i would not think twice about chucking the Dakar at any challenge section...

Wonder how many challenge sections the wife will be happy getting thrown into before she walks and i get to continue by doing all the challenge sections.... :rolleyes:

marks

21st April 2008, 08:52

Are the 'Challenge' sections graded or is it just 'Challenge' section or easy route?

Here is John trying to decide on what classifies as a 'Challenge' section....

<img src=http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/stmrider817/DSC00949.jpg>

Waihou Thumper

21st April 2008, 16:13

Here is John trying to decide on what classifies as a 'Challenge' section....

<img src=http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/stmrider817/DSC00949.jpg>

Awesome! I will definitely be taking the little bike then....lol

offrd

21st April 2008, 16:55

Here is John trying to decide on what classifies as a 'Challenge' section....

Oh yeah sweet!, The dakar will get over that no problems, I may have to take a rope to TOW the missus over with tho...

I guess that would grade as a medium then........:Pokey:

Crisis management

21st April 2008, 19:17

Here is John trying to decide on what classifies as a 'Challenge' section....

I hope that's a parachute in his back pack.....

NordieBoy

22nd April 2008, 08:53

I hope that's a parachute in his back pack.....

Spare undies.

marks

22nd April 2008, 18:44

how wide is the paper roll that has the route information on it?

Crisis management

22nd April 2008, 18:52

how wide is the paper roll that has the route information on it?

About 50mm, ish... the container it fits into is 65mm wide internally (click clack box)
You have to cut them out yourself to make the roll from A4 sheets so you can trim a bit if it is critical.

car

22nd April 2008, 19:50

About 50mm, ish... the container it fits into is 65mm wide internally (click clack box)

Approximately 65mm and 75mm respectively, unless my steel rule shrunk on the boat over here.

;)

(I was bending John's ear for rim-lock fitting advice today and was lucky enough to score my route sheet early.)

marks

22nd April 2008, 22:13

Approximately 65mm and 75mm respectively, unless my steel rule shrunk on the boat over here.

Thanks

so there should be room in the 1 litre container I found in the bottom of the kitchen cupboard for some sammy's as well

tri boy

23rd April 2008, 12:10

Thanks

so there should be room in the 1 litre container I found in the bottom of the kitchen cupboard for some sammy's as well

I'll trade ya a sammy for a slightly squishy banana...........

marks

23rd April 2008, 12:50

I'll trade ya a sammy for a slightly squishy banana...........

admitting that you have a squishy banana on this forum is a very brave thing to do....

pete376403

23rd April 2008, 17:46

About 50mm, ish... the container it fits into is 65mm wide internally (click clack box)
You have to cut them out yourself to make the roll from A4 sheets so you can trim a bit if it is critical.

The strips are one third of an A4 sheet, no? That would make them 70mm wide. How much margin between that and the actual size of the diagram?

Crisis management

23rd April 2008, 19:17

The strips are one third of an A4 sheet, no? That would make them 70mm wide. How much margin between that and the actual size of the diagram?

If your going to be pedantic, A4 is 207mm wide, so not quite 70mm!
I've only done one of these route sheet thingies before so am not the expert but they easily fitted into the click clack so maybe it's 4 strips per sheet? It was 2 years ago, and I don't recall accurately.....

No, it's not senile dementia either. :Pokey:

My only bit of advice is don't start drinking until after you've assembled the route....I seem to remember it being a touch more confusing the next day than it should have been!

Zukin

23rd April 2008, 20:54

I'll trade ya a sammy for a slightly squishy banana...........

Hey Tri Boy

While you are away, I might go on date with your better half :lol:

Just waiting to hear about the other plans :shit:

tri boy

23rd April 2008, 21:04

Sweet as mate. Kanny is just watching the weather, and seeing what you blokes reckon.
I'll be babysitting Crisis.:baby:

Qkkid

23rd April 2008, 21:08

Sweet as mate. Kanny is just watching the weather, and seeing what you blokes reckon.
I'll be babysitting Crisis.:baby:

Are you guys meeting lunchtime Friday in Ohakune pub cant wait leaving tomorrow at 3pm

tri boy

23rd April 2008, 21:32

Yep. Me and Crisis will be there.
Kanny is either going up to Coro with Deano's gang, or pootleling round Waikato.
See you Fri.:sunny:

offrd

23rd April 2008, 22:18

We will be in Ohakune!

All packed! :niceone:

Route holder... Bit of a prototype but should do the trick....:pinch:

Bike, Still not running :crybaby: but thats only because the battery in the F650 funduro died and i needed to use the old girl, New battery here today but been flat out with work..... :pinch: so did not get to pick it up.... TOMORROW!

Then it's kids to dump in various locations and out on ot the highway!

:ride:

Remus pipes, air intake opened up, Hear the scream! Oh no that will be the wife yelling at me over the roar!

:jerry:

marks

23rd April 2008, 22:29

Remus pipes, air intake opened up, Hear the scream! Oh no that will be the wife yelling at me over the roar!

:jerry:

Hopefully you will be taking it a bit more slowly with your wife on the back than you did on your suzuki going to waikaremoana :)

Catch up with you on Saturday

cheers

Mark

pete376403

24th April 2008, 00:12

If your going to be pedantic, A4 is 207mm wide, so not quite 70mm!
I've only done one of these route sheet thingies before so am not the expert but they easily fitted into the click clack so maybe it's 4 strips per sheet? It was 2 years ago, and I don't recall accurately.....

No, it's not senile dementia either. :Pokey:

My only bit of advice is don't start drinking until after you've assembled the route....I seem to remember it being a touch more confusing the next day than it should have been!
Sorry, not being a pedant, just accurate. ISO A4 is 210 w x 297 L
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A4_paper_size.
The route sheets I've done in the past have been 3 per sheet.
Warehouse Stationary sell some cheap paper trimmers (less than $20) which will cut a lot neater and (more importantly quicker) than scissors. Means you can get to the strips assembled and get to the bar earlier...

Waihou Thumper

24th April 2008, 04:55

Are you guys meeting lunchtime Friday in Ohakune pub cant wait leaving tomorrow at 3pm

Hi Gang. Myself, Brett and Murray will be there at Ohakune 1230-1300 ish...
We plan to head around Whakamaru, the back of the lake and down to Ohakune via National Park Road.
As to the route from Ohakune we are all open to suggestions but if it takes us off the beaten track all the better.
I will have a looksie at the map and see what route we can take.
Haven't got to be in Plimmerton until 5ish anyway so there is plenty of time.
Catch you all tomorrow somewhere round the roads and looking forward to meeting you all.
Mark

offrd

24th April 2008, 06:47

Hopefully you will be taking it a bit more slowly with your wife on the back than you did on your suzuki going to waikaremoana :)

Catch up with you on Saturday

cheers

Mark

No Dad, I wont be trying to be the fastest in the bunch :2thumbsup

Amongst other things BMW parts prices keep me slower :wacko:

See you there!

Rosie

24th April 2008, 08:20

Are you guys meeting lunchtime Friday in Ohakune pub cant wait leaving tomorrow at 3pm

What are your route plans from Rotorua to Ohakune?
We're taking SH1 (then maybe around the back of the mountains) from Rotorua :yawn:

merv

24th April 2008, 08:26

car

24th April 2008, 09:11

Got my route sheet off 4skins last night so I'll have a crack at putting it together tonight. He'd said to me earlier how he's made the middle strip wider so with the print margins the two side ones are equal width. I'll see how it goes but it didn't seem like a smart idea for us with the nice compact click clacks because trimming the margins off in the past has always given me a good sized strip.

I realised last night, examining a copy of the 2006 CCA route sheet I found (don't ask) that that's what I should have done when assembling my 2008 sheets. Like a tit, I cut the margins off both sides, then cut the middle strip a couple of mm narrower than marked because "bless John, he's made the middle strip a bit wider than the others."

D'uh, amn't I clever?

Fitted my front rim lock last night, ride to work says it's nicely balanced. I'll do the rear tonight. I may or may not fit the new clutch hub that WMC have for me. One way or t'other, I should be set.

Qkchk

24th April 2008, 13:26

What are your route plans from Rotorua to Ohakune?
We're taking SH1 (then maybe around the back of the mountains) from Rotorua :yawn:

Will probably sleep in a bit (Id say we will be on the road no later than 9.30-10am) then head off down SH1. Here is my ph no if you want to meet up somewhere in the morning: 0210334766. Dawn

Catch the rest of ya for lunch @ Ohakune tomorrow - Im off to finish packing then Im meeting up with Qkkid on the way south from his work.......

merv

24th April 2008, 19:31

All fitted nice and sweet in my Click Clack, so raring to go. See you there.

offrd

24th April 2008, 21:54

Bike all together, Few glitches to get it to run right after the battery change... damn EFI..... but :done:

All packed and bike load tested and unpacked, Will reload in Taupo after dropping kids and picking up wife. Might wind the preload up a few clicks too!

Passed the class 6F today too:woohoo:, so that sets the weekend off to a great start!

sels1

25th April 2008, 12:54

All fitted nice and sweet in my Click Clack, so raring to go. See you there.

Where we goin Merv? Give us a preview

merv

25th April 2008, 14:22

Where we goin Merv? Give us a preview

You definitely coming Sels1?

Pick up your pack and you'll get the route strips plus a map which is a bit dark and only in black and white so not so easy to look at but it looks like we are doing a few of the usual haunts like Belmont Park, Long Gully Makara area, Dry Creek Quarry, Rallywoods, Puketiro and Battle Hill.

I've done a well over due oil change on my bike and loaded some gear in my bag, put the route sheet holder and my GPS on, lubed the chain and its looking sweet.

See you all soon - I'll drop down to the boat club for the briefing - might even wear a KB shirt so you South islanders will recognise me - looking forward to meeting you SI boys.

Sadly for the first time in 16 years my Bro' isn't able to come and adventure ride with me now because he has taken crook and is having a stint in and out of hospital. Hope they sort him and he recovers soon and is back biking.

sels1

25th April 2008, 17:04

You definitely coming Sels1? .

Yep - see you tonite

and my GPS on, .

oh good I'll follow you! (if I can keep up on the lil 250)

twotyred

25th April 2008, 17:43

I wish I was going... next time:2thumbsup

safe journey to all,hope it's all thrills,no spills!

merv

25th April 2008, 17:51

oh good I'll follow you! (if I can keep up on the lil 250)

My plan is to ride with Aslan and Bulabil now that my Bro' isn't coming and you're welcome to start with us and see how the day goes. Your 250 should be fine for this ride. I'll be on my WR, Aslan has a DR350 and Bulabil a DR250.

merv

26th April 2008, 07:12

OK this thread has been quiet, hope you haven't slept in and are raring to go!

See you soon.

ducatijim

26th April 2008, 09:37

No, I havn't slept in! Already collected and spread 2 tonne of urea before breakfast this morning- all the time thinking of you all!!

Hey, take care and have fun!!

merv

27th April 2008, 10:12

Posted my pics for ya last night on a ride report thread here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=72456

Beemer

27th April 2008, 11:48

Andy had a ball, said it was a great day and the weather holding was the icing on the cake.

What's this I hear about an esteemed fellow rider and publishing icon having to hand over the keys to a bike he didn't own after being pinged by the boys in blue for doing a tad over the speed limit?

sels1

27th April 2008, 12:24

What's this I hear about an esteemed fellow rider and publishing icon having to hand over the keys to a bike he didn't own after being pinged by the boys in blue for doing a tad over the speed limit?

Yes its all true. Wonder if that bit gets mentioned in his writeup!

Beemer

27th April 2008, 15:13

Yes its all true. Wonder if that bit gets mentioned in his writeup!

Well, if it doesn't, we'll all want to know why! Wonder whether the owner got the bike back after it was impounded?

4skins

27th April 2008, 15:44

Let's start a new one for the ride reports so the viewers don't have to wade through the previous 24 pages of woffle.

Thanks to all you coasters for making a successful and realtively hassle-free event.

Next CCA March or April 2010.

Johnny

merv

27th April 2008, 16:20

Let's start a new one for the ride reports so the viewers don't have to wade through the previous 24 pages of woffle.

Johnny

Yeah did that for you already last night here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=72456 and I said that a few posts back - you must still be coming down like you said on the other thread you started. I've already thanked you on my thread too, but again thank you Mr 4skins.

merv

27th April 2008, 18:52

Andy had a ball, said it was a great day and the weather holding was the icing on the cake.

Yeah was good to see your man again - was wondering when we'll have another THAT ride - oh and no he didn't get any prizes for being a cheapskate this year.

Hitcher

27th April 2008, 19:59

There must have been about 7,000 of these things that roared past our place on Saturday morning. Wait for the letters of complaint from the non-biker set.

Qkkid

27th April 2008, 21:06

Well ....... what a bloody awesome day:woohoo: did all the challenge sections only binned twice one 360 spin in clay and a broken tail light sweet:headbang: Just got back :yawn:
Will not miss this event :done: next year
Nice seeing Sels1 Chrisis Cooney Rosie Merv Tri boy Clint
THERE WERE A FEW OTHERS:shutup:sorry will edit laters
We also did the 42nd Traverse bloody narly dat was:yes:
No longer a green horn adventure rider

merv

27th April 2008, 21:29

There must have been about 7,000 of these things that roared past our place on Saturday morning.

All with riders with ear to ear grins :yes: (They hadn't got to the challenge sections by then!)

How come you weren't calling us in for hot fruit scones and coffee because we didn't get any morning tea on the ride?

sels1

27th April 2008, 21:31

There must have been about 7,000 of these things that roared past our place on Saturday morning. Wait for the letters of complaint from the non-biker set.

The event was limited to 200 I believe. Many of the tracks were through Council and Regional Council parks which are normally off limits to motorbikes (well done to John F for getting the approvals). It was quite amusing riding past "NO MOTORBIKE" signs and seeing the look on the faces of the few poor sods who thought they were out for a quiet stroll through the park walkways.

offrd

27th April 2008, 21:34

It was quite amusing riding past "NO MOTORBIKE" signs and seeing the look on the faces of the few poor sods who thought they were out for a quiet stroll through the park walkways.

Ohhhhh so true! :lol:

Hitcher

27th April 2008, 22:33

How come you weren't calling us in for hot fruit scones and coffee because we didn't get any morning tea on the ride?

How furiously does somebody have to waggle their privates on a Saturday morning to attract the attention of passing ADV riders? Or were you perhaps referring to some other sort of steaming hot buns?