Adventure Assault #5 - EEE - 12/13 Jan 08

[clint640]

EXCELLENT EASTERN ESCAPE

Waikaremoana - Wairoa - Mohaka - Tutira - Waipunga

Summer is here so I thought I'd better plan a bit of riding. This is going to be a real cruisy one, We've done the route before in a day, so 2 days will give us plenty of time for sightseeing, swimming, fishing etc. The route is all just tar & gravel roads, with the exception of a couple of short slightly rougher dirt road sections through the Waipunga.

The meeting place will be the G.A.S petrol station in Murupara, just off hwy 38, 10:00am Saturday 12 Jan. We'll then cruise through the Waikaremoana road, pick up some beers & BBQ tucker in Wairoa & travel the 30 km to my Bro's bach at Mohaka. The more adventurous in the party may want to explore some of the backroads between Waikaremoana & Mohaka on the way. There are plenty of beds in the bach & the old cottage, bring a sleeping bag.

On the Sunday we'll head South down hwy 2 'til Tutira then turn inland over the Maungaharuru Ranges, coming out onto the Napier-Taupo Rd just before crossing the Mohaka again. We'll turn off at Waipunga & head along the Eastern boundary of the Kaingaroa forest back to Minginui & our starting point of Murupara.

Stage distances / fuel availability:

Murupara - Waikaremoana: 80 km, fuel available
Waikaremoana - Wairoa: 65 km, fuel available
Wairoa - Mohaka: 30 km, no fuel
Mohaka - Tutira: 46 km, fuel available (91 only)
Tutira - Te Haroto: 53 km, no fuel
Te Haroto - Murupara: 110km, fuel available (until 6pm)

Please register your attendance here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1503&day=2008-1-12)

Maps attached below - Print yourself out a copy if you're coming.

Cheers
Clint

[Rosie]

My first real adventure ride :sunny:
I'd better get some gravel training in before then. :scooter:

[deanohit]

Damn, it's about a week to early for me, oh well next time then. Have fun guys!

[tri boy]

Waves arms/hands/legs, all appendages furiously from the back of the class, until "dunces" cap falls off head and pointy bit stabs him in genitals.:crazy:

[young1]

My first real adventure ride :sunny:
I'd better get some gravel training in before then. :scooter:

Now I wonder who you will get to do that?

If you want "swimming with your bike" lessons Triboy has had recent experience!!!

mike

[Rosie]

Now I wonder who you will get to do that?

If you want "swimming with your bike" lessons Triboy has had recent experience!!!

mike

The sherpa is so light, it would probably float away :bye:

I'm going to be starting my gravel training all by myself. Unless Clint wants to tag along on his pushbike :laugh:


Waves arms/hands/legs, all appendages furiously from the back of the class, until "dunces" cap falls off head and pointy bit stabs him in genitals.:crazy:

You're silly :laugh: I think you should get Kanny a Sherpa for Christmas, so she could come along and be my n00b adventure buddy :yes:

[Crisis management]

Bugger, I can't come as I am busy saving Aucklands boating public from itself that weekend.....looks like a great trip guys, have a great time.

[tri boy]

You're silly :laugh: I think you should get Kanny a Sherpa for Christmas, so she could come along and be my n00b adventure buddy :yes:


funny you should say that. Kanny wrote a letter to Santa, and on the list was, "anything for Bumble".
So i got to thinking, (ow, f**k that hurts), why not throw a set of Trail Wings on the spoked rims, do a few little mods to make it more gravel friendly, and away she goes. it's got a nice low C of G. A comfy saddle seat, and the HP is nice and gentle.
She has already spent a bit of time on unsealed roads, and this could be a cool getaway.

I'll dose her up on wine, and then spring my cunning plan.<_<

[Rosie]

funny you should say that. Kanny wrote a letter to Santa, and on the list was, "anything for Bumble".
So i got to thinking, (ow, f**k that hurts), why not throw a set of Trail Wings on the spoked rims, do a few little mods to make it more gravel friendly, and away she goes. it's got a nice low C of G. A comfy saddle seat, and the HP is nice and gentle.
She has already spent a bit of time on unsealed roads, and this could be a cool getaway.

I'll dose her up on wine, and then spring my cunning plan.<_<

*strokes chin thoughtfully* it could work. How does the volty get on at the moment on gravel?

[young1]

funny you should say that. Kanny wrote a letter to Santa, and on the list was, "anything for Bumble".
So i got to thinking, (ow, f**k that hurts), why not throw a set of Trail Wings on the spoked rims, do a few little mods to make it more gravel friendly, and away she goes. it's got a nice low C of G. A comfy saddle seat, and the HP is nice and gentle.
She has already spent a bit of time on unsealed roads, and this could be a cool getaway.

I'll dose her up on wine, and then spring my cunning plan.<_<

But what will you do when the "dancing girls" turn up at the bach if she is there!!

[Rosie]

But what will you do when the "dancing girls" turn up at the bach if she is there!!

For a nominal fee, I can make sure Kanny is deeply involved in girly conversation in another room when the dancing girls turn up :innocent:

[tri boy]

*strokes chin thoughtfully* it could work. How does the volty get on at the moment on gravel?

Very well actually.:cool: The tyres are all wrong. (Chen Shin Directional up fr on a 18" rim, and a Kenda road tyre on a 120/80 size 17" rim), so with decent dual purpose rubber, some fork gaiters, and fresh fork oil, plus the original Scrambler shocks fitted, (slightly longer, and better damping over the Volty's) it could be a groovey gravel dancer.
What say you Clint?


Kanny has just got home. I put the idea to her, and she's keen as mustard. (no bribery needed, and i save on wine).

[Zukin]

:2thumbsup
Good one Clint

I maybe a starter, depends if the bike and/or body survives the dusty butt the weekend before :lol:

Sounds like a good trip.

Cheers Scott

[Rosie]

Very well actually.:cool:

Sweet. The trail wings (fondly known as deathwings on ADVrider) seem to be pretty good on my bike, despite their bad rep on larger bikes.

What are the bars like on the Volty? Having fairly high, wide bars certainly makes a difference on the gravel. I've got the old bars off the sherpa going spare if that would help your evil plan in any way.

Of course, just because she likes your idea doesn't mean you can skimp on the wine :nono:

It would be very cool to have Kanny along on the ride :banana: And 'Adventure Bumble' too :D

[tri boy]

Sorting through the tyre situation already. The 18" front rim requires a 3.00" aggressive tyre, and the range is limited.
The bars are pretty good. Quite high, and like a western pull back style, but we'll keep your kind offer in my memory.
Lots of gravel round this way to practise on. And the Waiheke Eastern loop ride and wine trail is now a certainty.:wari:

[Crisis management]

Sweet. The trail wings (fondly known as deathwings on ADVrider) seem to be pretty good on my bike, despite their bad rep on larger bikes.
:D

Don't be too put off the deathwings....Bass foolishly let me ride his bike for a while returning from Raglan last weekend and I thought them quite acceptable. The rear slid out readily and controllably and when I pushed the front hard enough it too slid in a controllable (generous description of my riding style) manner. I know they are marginal on wet seal but for gravel work I was pleasantly surprised. All testing on Klondyke road which is tight, small gravel and muddy surface and for reference I run TKC80's on my bike.

[clint640]

What say you Clint?


Bring it on I reckon. Just get a bit of practice first. The Waikaremoana road is 100km of windy gravel, but we'll have all day. If Kanny is all gravelled out on the Sunday she can just bypass the gravel bits, I'd recommend leaving out the Waipunga section, that's probably a little bit rough for a road bike.

Cheers
Clint

[ducatijim]

'Deathwings' eh.....yeah, I like that!! Theyre crap, anything with Michelin on it will deliver; I have used Sirac ( smaller sizes than Anakee) and found them a great 50/50 tyre. And, T63 knobs really do hang on both on gravel and seal( I even did a Suzuki 'trailblazer' trail ride on them and tractored past many bogged Katies etc on slipery uphill!!).......at the moment, the T63 will be my tyre of choice when the DR is not on road tyres as I am not finding any place now for the adventure tyres.
Can't wait to go over the Waikaremoana rd again, thats an adventure!!

[Bass]

Don't be too put off the deathwings....Bass foolishly let me ride his bike for a while returning from Raglan last weekend and I thought them quite acceptable.

Yeah........
Bastard pissed off into the middle distance right smart and on my bike too!

[Rosie]

Sorting through the tyre situation already. The 18" front rim requires a 3.00" aggressive tyre, and the range is limited.

If you are low on inspiration on the tyre front, have a scratch around in the Thumpers forum on ADV rider. There are a few threads on smaller (<250cc) adventure bikes, and you may find someone else with an equally interesting set up.

[tri boy]

He he,
Did a fair bit of research last night, and this morning, and the gravel munching Volty will be a reality:woohoo:.
I have secured one of the last 18" 100/90 Trail Wing TW35 in NZ. (1 left).
Will probably put a TW42 120/90 -17 on the rear.:yes:
I have the correct size fork gaiters in the garage, and a fresh bottle of 10wgt fork oil.
Have also ordered a Ventura Pack Rack bracket assy, and thats about it.
Will get all but the pack rack fitted up over the next week, then a good shake down run out the back of Kawhia, staying at the Bach for a base.:clap:

Adv Volty.:gob: Look out KTM's, your time is running out.:whistle:

[deanohit]

Haha, nice one Triboy, sounds like Kanny and bumble are gonna be having some REAL fun!

[Bass]

'Deathwings' eh.....yeah, I like that!! Theyre crap, anything with Michelin on it will deliver;



But you are an unabashed fan of anything with the Michelin brand on it.
I could point out that you are even starting to look like the Michelin man, but you would just tell me to go and look in the mirror.

[tri boy]

Pic's of tyre choices are in tyre thread.:cool:

[clint640]

He he,
I have secured one of the last 18" 100/90 Trail Wing TW35 in NZ. (1 left).
Will probably put a TW42 120/90 -17 on the rear.:yes:

Adv Volty.:gob: Look out KTM's, your time is running out.:whistle:

Good work! I reckon that setup will go well. Talkin' road tyres, but my 'ol RZ had a 100/90-18 on the front & that handled well in gravel, a lot better than my TDR that had a 120-18 & a higher CoG, although the TDR did absorb the bumps a bit better.

Might be a good idea to slide the forks as far down in the triples as possible to give some stability, esp if you're jackin up the back.

Cheers
Clint

[tri boy]

Might be a good idea to slide the forks as far down in the triples as possible to give some stability, esp if you're jackin up the back.

Cheers
Clint

Yep, onto that. Can lower them safely about 15-20mm, but the Scrambler OE shocks are about 45-50mm longer than the Volty ones. So I'll try both shocks and see which is the best suited. If its too jacked at the back with the scrambler ones, i'll stick with what it's got. How cool would a raised, and treaded Volty look?:headbang:
Only other small mod will be raising the chrome fr wheel guard slightly for better clearance.:done:

[deanohit]

Only other small mod will be raising the chrome fr wheel guard slightly for better clearance.:done:

Not quite, you still need some scrambler pipes on there! :niceone:

[tri boy]

Hmmmm, DR250 headers flowing into a Super Trapp, or maybe a Pro Circuit.:drool:
Chrome heat shields, and chrome the headers.:clap:
All mods need to be quickly converted back to standard Volty trim in short time, so Kanny can get her retro crusier look back for road use.;)

[deanohit]

have to be the Supertrapp to keep in style with the bike.

Hmmmmmm, I may have to start looking for a cheap GN, would be a fun project!

[ducatijim]

But you are an unabashed fan of anything with the Michelin brand on it.
I could point out that you are even starting to look like the Michelin man, but you would just tell me to go and look in the mirror.

If you have ever had the oppertunity to operate as many differant vehicles both with Michelin tyres and without, as I have, you too would be a fan.
The ride quality and wear differance is probably most noticable on Ag tractors...and I mean real ag tractors, not your townie 'lawn' tracs....160+ Hp...you just would not belive there could be such a variation between brands-Michelin ride like you have cab suspension.No flat spotting, no power-hop.
I have experianced back to back Michelin v Conti on a car and again; much quieter and smoother ride with the Michelin. And you know how they work on my bikes- having been behind me on many occasions, Bass!
Differant strokes for differant folks I realise.
They ring my bell. AND...look after my safety.

[Bass]

....160+ Hp...They ring my bell. And you know how they work on my bikes- having been behind me on many occasions, Bass!


So you are referring to the Beemer now.
We both know that I have Mitchies on the Trumpy, but I thought this was an off-seal thread. Oh and I am behind everybody, so that doesn't count.
Is it raining there yet?

[young1]

Getting back on subject....... Clint the bach at Mohaka (and I dont really know where Mohaka is!) is it on the beach, river etc?

[Bass]

Getting back on subject....... Clint the bach at Mohaka (and I dont really know where Mohaka is!) is it on the beach, river etc?

You.......stay on the subject!!!! Now there's a laugh.

REMEMBER THE AWAKINO

[young1]

You.......stay on the subject!!!! Now there's a laugh.

REMEMBER THE AWAKINO

I am at work now so am trying!! to be professional (ha ha)

[clint640]

Getting back on subject....... Clint the bach at Mohaka (and I dont really know where Mohaka is!) is it on the beach, river etc?

The bach is kind of on the beach near the Mohaka river mouth, off hwy 2, 30 km south of Wairoa. There's a cliff out front so you have to go down the road a little way to find the track to the beach. The fishing is allegedly pretty good so the keen fishos in the crew might want to bring their tackle.

Cheers
Clint

[tri boy]

Re fishing.:shifty:
Do you know if the mouth of the Mohaka is open salt fishing, (as in Kahawhai, Gurnard etc), or does the Fly Fishing zone extend down to the mouth?
I havn't got the skill or patience to fly fish, but will throw a soft bait on a line to entice a juicy Kahawhai onto a barbie plate.:niceone:
Will bring the two piece rod and reel set if its open salt.:msn-wink:

[young1]

Re fishing.:shifty:
Do you know if the mouth of the Mohaka is open salt fishing, (as in Kahawhai, Gurnard etc), or does the Fly Fishing zone extend down to the mouth?
I havn't got the skill or patience to fly fish, but will throw a soft bait on a line to entice a juicy Kahawhai onto a barbie plate.:niceone:
Will bring the two piece rod and reel set if its open salt.:msn-wink:

What a shame you dont fly fish Brent. You had plenty of time last Saturday to throw a line out out while you were trying to show the rest of us how NOT to cross a river on a bike! Although I suppose the sight of a Triumph Scrambler being swept down stream would scare the fish away?

[clint640]

Re fishing.:shifty:
Do you know if the mouth of the Mohaka is open salt fishing, (as in Kahawhai, Gurnard etc), or does the Fly Fishing zone extend down to the mouth?
I havn't got the skill or patience to fly fish, but will throw a soft bait on a line to entice a juicy Kahawhai onto a barbie plate.:niceone:
Will bring the two piece rod and reel set if its open salt.:msn-wink:

None of the Mohaka is fly only so definitely bring along the rod. Mmmm... Kahawai... I think the bro might have a smoker out there too...

Cheers
Clint

[tri boy]

Although I suppose the site of a Triumph Scrambler being swept down stream would scare the fish away?


Not as much as the reflection of that god awful Orange paint on your top heavy bus.:shutup:
Ya could use it for a Solar Panel.

[young1]

Not as much as the reflection of that god awful Orange paint on your top heavy bus.:shutup:
Ya could use it for a Solar Panel.

The only thing that makes my bike top heavy is the inept fool trying to ride it!

And what may look like heavy fuel tanks are in fact cunningly designed flotation devices ready for when I come to grief in the water

[ducatijim]

The only thing that makes it top heavy is the inept fool trying to ride it!



.......................................hummmm..... ...back on thread eh...............?

[young1]

.......................................hummmm..... ...back on thread eh...............?

good point!

[NordieBoy]

'Deathwings' eh.....yeah, I like that!! Theyre crap, anything with Michelin on it will deliver;

Which TrailWing?

TW 101, 152, 201, 202, 203, 204, 8, 9, 12, 15, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, 35, 36, 39, 41, 42, 44, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52...

And that's just the 17, 18, 19 and 21" sizes.

:innocent::shutup:

[ducatijim]

Which TrailWing?

TW 101, 152, 201, 202, 203, 204, 8, 9, 12, 15, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, 35, 36, 39, 41, 42, 44, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52...

And that's just the 17, 18, 19 and 21" sizes.

:innocent::shutup:

I doubt anyone gives a shit.

[Bass]

Clint,
I plan to be there if I can. I have never done the Waikaremoana road and am really keen to do so. However. It's just too soon to say whether I can make it at the moment, so I will make a call a bit closer to the event.

[clint640]

Clint,
I plan to be there if I can. I have never done the Waikaremoana road and am really keen to do so. However. It's just too soon to say whether I can make it at the moment, so I will make a call a bit closer to the event.

No Worries mate, this is a fairly loosely organised cruise anyway, so if anybody wants to join in just for a day on Sat or Sun they are welcome too.

I've updated the 1st post with stage distances BTW.

Cheers
Clint

[clint640]

The first post has been updated with maps, & a link to the calendar where you can register your attendance.

Hopefully I've got it set so it doesn't automatically register everybody that looks at it like it did last time :doh:

Cheers
Clint

[offrd]

Sounds like a great ride..!!

Are newbies to KB invited or is it previous friends only??

[Cary]

He he,
Did a fair bit of research last night, and this morning, and the gravel munching Volty will be a reality:woohoo:
Have also ordered a Ventura Pack Rack bracket assy, and thats about it.

Have a Ventura pack on TradeaMe if your interested triboy??

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=132249064

Special price for u $80 + freight??? (or could meet u somewhere sometime, always keen on a 22/Port Waikato blast)

Clint, gonna try and get some days off to attend, might be pushing me luck tho.

[clint640]

Sounds like a great ride..!!

Are newbies to KB invited or is it previous friends only??

Hi Mate, welcome to KB! All are welcome - you have to get de-n00bed sometime :D



Clint, gonna try and get some days off to attend, might be pushing me luck tho.

Best of luck with the leave pass, it'd be good to have you along!

Cheers
Clint

[offrd]

:2thumbsup Cool as! Just have to work out how to carry sleeping bag etc on my DR350X, perhaps modify a pack rack to fit it? any sugestions?

[clint640]

Hi Mate. A pack rack is one way to do it, the easily removable Ventura setups look good, & they probably have one on the shelf for your bike, but I've seen pack racks fail more than once when they're loaded up & doing lots of bumpy roads. Adapting on an old farmbike carrier from the wreckers can often be a cheap simple way to carry some luggage too.

I prefer soft panniers as they keep the weight lower, & if you're not carrying a passenger they can sit well forward also, keeping the bike better balanced. I also like being able to swing my leg over the back of the bike when getting on. I made up some rails that follow the lines of the rear side panels on my KTM to tie the bottom of the pannier to & keep them secure & off the exhaust. Have a look in this thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=31588) for some pics & advice.

I made up some similar ones for Rosie's new Sherpa a few weeks back, pic attached below, I've also seen real basic versions of the same idea - just get a bit of steel of your choice, drill it to attach to a handy bolthole on the front of the subframe, bends as required, then drill another hole to attach to whatever you can find at the back.

Cheers
Clint

[offrd]

Ok some framework building it is! Thanks for that! I can just see a pack rack parting company bouncing thru the scrub and overtaking me like you say!:gob: Especially as i aint soft in the rough stuff :eek5:.
Had not thought of making a frame! I was thinking panniers but..... Panniers and my mufffler and i had visions of trying to outrun the flames blasting off my own bike! That would be kind of funny... But would ruin the beer!

Must take the bike for a good run to be sure i can make the last section without towing a fuel trailer..!!

:scooter:

[Bass]

Tis done!
I am in.
Might just make it the first dry run for our Oz trip and pack all the camping gear too.
See you all at Murupara.

[ducatijim]

any folk doing this event, coming from south/east/west, who want to come over friday evening to get a good start saturday morning;?; well; i can put a few up here, only 1/2 hour ride to start at murupara.

i don't want to upsurp any offers/plans that clint may have in mind..............so..............see if there is a better offer ! ! !

[young1]

Not sure if I am going to do the ride yet, but thanks for offer of accomodation!

[Bass]

any folk doing this event, coming from south/east/west, who want to come over friday evening to get a good start saturday morning;?; well; i can put a few up here, only 1/2 hour ride to start at murupara.

i don't want to upsurp any offers/plans that clint may have in mind..............so..............see if there is a better offer ! ! !

I bags the double bed and NO, I am not sharing with Mike.
He would change the subject so often that we would never get anything done.

[young1]

I bags the double bed and NO, I am not sharing with Mike.
He would change the subject so often that we would never get anything done.

Ha ha ha!!

[bart]

I might be up for it.

I've almost convinced the missus, just have to see about work.

I might also take up your accomodation offer Ducatijim. I'm not too fussy, a couch (or even the floor) will do me.

Cheers

[ducatijim]

I might be up for it.

I've almost convinced the missus, just have to see about work.

I might also take up your accomodation offer Ducatijim. I'm not too fussy, a couch (or even the floor) will do me.

Cheers

Nooo worries mate, we got 3 spare bedrooms and a 4 berth motorhome parked just outside....I could put the whole damned ride up!!!!( if Bass will stop being a 'bitch' and just SHARE!!)

Just PM me with ur order when you are organised, Bart.

[offrd]

EXCELLENT EASTERN ESCAPE

We'll turn off at Waipunga & head along the Eastern boundary of the Kaingaroa forest back to Minginui & our starting point of Murupara.



When we head off SH5 are we going in at the top of the waipunga deviation or going up the old pohokura road from the bottom and up past the old village and along to the bridge?

Been a few years since i went up past the old village and it was in a 4x4 back then, road was said to be unpassable... Yeah right:2thumbsup Could go and check it out tomorrow or wednesday, Bike needs a ride!:ride:

[Zukin]

When we head off SH5 are we going in at the top of the waipunga deviation or going up the old pohokura road from the bottom and up past the old village and along to the bridge?

Been a few years since i went up past the old village and it was in a 4x4 back then, road was said to be unpassable... Yeah right:2thumbsup Could go and check it out tomorrow or wednesday, Bike needs a ride!:ride:

The road (Pohokura) was indeed a hard yakka 4x4 trip :clap:
But then they graded it all and took out all the ruts and the good stuff, they actually maintained it when those big slips came down in the Waipunga

But then last time I went over the Napier Taupo highway I see they have erected a locked gate at the Napier end :angry2::eek5:
I wonder if that was legally done
Might be worth checking this out

[offrd]

Well that was an AWESOME ride!:scooter:

Cant get far down the old road from the top of the waipunga deviation, the track turns to... Hmm no track but lots of broom and some deep washouts that if they swallowed my bike, i would be in trouble! esp as i was alone :doh:

Bottom end of the road is indeed blocked by a gate with some serious concrete, i did sneek around however (make a bad move here and my bike would still be there sitting down in a creek on its handlebars and seat!) and rode up the road but came across a no trespassing, will nail your arse in court type sign from the pohukura trust and lots of wheel tracks into the scrub.... Hmmmm Must be planting time. and since i knew i would not make it out the other end alone, i headed home.

Least i know i can do 160km before i hit reserve and in theory, after filling should still have about 5L of liquid gold in the tank :niceone:

The route from the Napier Taupo road in via Waipunga road looked clear and fresh trail bikes marks heading down into the back of the forest

[clint640]

any folk doing this event, coming from south/east/west, who want to come over friday evening to get a good start saturday morning;?; well; i can put a few up here, only 1/2 hour ride to start at murupara.

i don't want to upsurp any offers/plans that clint may have in mind..............so..............see if there is a better offer ! ! !

Good idea mate! We might be up for that.

Another idea I had was to stop in at Waikite Hot Pools after the ride for a relaxing dip & a feed, or if it's a hot day we could stop in for a swim at Rerewhakaitu.

Yep the plan is to go in from the Waipunga end of Pohokura Rd.

Cheers
Clint

[tri boy]

+2 on a fri night accom stop over would be great. Kanny and the Volty would be pushing hard to go Hamtown-Murupara, and then start the ride, all in a Sat morn, so we will watch and see what offers float up.
i can sleep under a hedge if need be, (and ocassionally have:drinknsin). But karen may need something more comfy. Can't wait for this ride:woohoo:

[Bass]

any folk doing this event, coming from south/east/west, who want to come over friday evening to get a good start saturday morning;?; well; i can put a few up here, only 1/2 hour ride to start at murupara.
! !


Nooo worries mate, we got 3 spare bedrooms and a 4 berth motorhome parked just outside....I could put the whole damned ride up!!!!( if Bass will stop being a 'bitch' and just SHARE!!)


I wasn't going to do this, but I can't resist it. He's left me an opening that I could sail an aircraft carrier through. So.............

Change of plans guys
The ride now starts at 5.00 pm Jamie's place on Friday 11th. His shout, cos not only does he have beds for Africa, but he also has a barbie that's wider than the Exxon Valdez.

Further, since he will now have a full contingent, I have no choice and so I will have to share. So I WILL share. I will share with Kanny.
See you all next Friday

[tri boy]

[QUOTE=Bass;1365660] So I WILL share. I will share with Kanny.

Kanny says, Yep, no worries:gob: Umm, what are you two sharing:scratch:

Thanks Jamie for the kind offer of accom.:yes:

[bart]

Cool guys.

Just wondering about this blue bit. As I'm coming from the south, I might do this section on the Friday. What's the name of the road, and is it easy going, gravel, etc?

Cheers.

[offrd]

Cool guys.

Just wondering about this blue bit. As I'm coming from the south, I might do this section on the Friday. What's the name of the road, and is it easy going, gravel, etc?

Cheers.

Been a while since i have been in there, i know if i went in i would find my way across but would have to play it by follow my nose, many forestry roads in there!. Gravel, Pot holes, was a ford to cross,
Road is Pohokura off SH5, Up the waipunga 3laner, past the falls on your right and its the next road to your right from the HBay, down the seal over the bridge, hang a left follow nose..... Probably not well sign posted....

Hmmm been 5 years since i was logging the area and about 4 since i worked on foresty equipment out there...

Someone may have a more detailed map or directions..

[bart]

Better start early in the day then......

[offrd]

:scooter:

Ok, from what i can find.....

R. Pohukura road from SH5.
L. Waipunga Rd.
R. Circuit Rd to T.
L. Forestry Rd.
L. Motukuri Rd
Sharp R. Boundry Rd.
Becomes Otueta Rd.
Becomes south Rd.
R. Main Rd.
L. Old Tewhaiti Rd.
L. Old SH38 to Murupara.

Cautions:
I am not sure if all of these roads have legal public access. :Police:
I am not sure if all roads will be sign posted. :blank:
I am not sure if foresty crews or off highway stems or doubles will be working.:dodge:
I know there aint no petrol stations out there!:eek5:
I know its a long walk should something go wrong! :doctor:
I know phone coverage will be zero.:mega:
and i know i dont want you getting into a position you need help without any.:cry:

How many bikes are you going in with?

Should i try for Friday off i am thinking........:woohoo:

[bart]

Sounds way too complex. I'd better scratch that idea then, and stick to the main roads.

[Bass]

Kanny says, Yep, no worries:gob: Umm, what are you two sharing:scratch:
.:yes:

Mate, at my age, it comes down to whatever I can manage at the time.

[offrd]

Ok, I now have my paniers on the bike!:woohoo:

Made some frames that go just under the plastics so things dont push in to the exhaust etc but after whipping up the highway home from work i found the bags still get quite hot:doh:

Those of you that run panier bags can probably tell me if i am freaking out for no reason!:doh:

How hot do your bags get?

[Rosie]

How hot do your bags get?

Kind of warm, but not hot. My exhaust has heat shielding around it, and Clint made an extra bit of shielding on the rack, so the bags end up being a reasonable distance from the exhaust, and with a couple of layers of metal between them.
From what I can tell from your photos, my exhaust side pannier sits down further, so it's next to the exhaust, rather than over top of it.
I'll get some photos and post them up tomorrow, if you'd like.

[offrd]

OK! I will add a heat sheild, I have also dropped the bag lower so heat can get out the top easier.
Then i will road test :yes:
Thanks!

[clint640]

Cool guys.

Just wondering about this blue bit. As I'm coming from the south, I might do this section on the Friday. What's the name of the road, and is it easy going, gravel, etc?

Cheers.


Pretty much what Offrd said. If you've got a topomap & a GPS plus plenty of time you'll find your way through alright, but be aware that the roads don't quite match the map in places & pretty much all the signposts have been shot off / run over.

The route to Minginui as above is public access, all other forestry roads in there you are supposed to get a permit for.

Cheers
Clint

[ducatijim]

OK DUDES(ESSES), WHO WANTS A BED/BBQ HERE FRIDAY NITE??

MY COOK/CLEANER/BOTTLEWASHER/BEDMAKER NEEDS TO KNOW AS SHE IS AWAY THIS WEEK UNTILL FRIDAY NITE.

I have definates from Marks & Bass so far, any others ?:yes:

[tri boy]

Please set aside a comfy space for Kanny. I to would like a space somewhere.:niceone:
We will both have sleeping bags, and should be in Reporoa about 5-6pm.
Will require an address via PM.
Cheers mate.:msn-wink:

[clint640]

Yep! Rosie & I will stay Friday if there are 2 beds or a double left. We've got sleeping bags. We'll see ya 6ish with some stuff for the BBQ & liquid refreshments.:niceone:

Cheers
Clint

[clint640]

Don't forget that anybody who wants to do some extra hooning & exploring on the Saturday should check out a good map of the area inland of Wairoa & Mohaka. There's lots of interesting looking roads in there that might make for a good 'long cut' between hwy 38 & hwy 2. You will have to consider fuel range & get someone else to grab dinner stuff for you if you miss out Wairoa though.

I'll be taking the main roads in cruisy mode with the girls. :scooter:

Cheers
Clint

[Bass]

Please set aside a comfy space for Kanny. I to would like a space somewhere.:niceone:
We will both have sleeping bags, and should be in Reporoa about 5-6pm.
Will require an address via PM.
Cheers mate.:msn-wink:

Brent
I'm planning to be there about then.
Do you want to link up and I'll play guide?

[Cary]

[SIZE="6"][COLOR="Red"]OK DUDES(ESSES), WHO WANTS A BED/BBQ HERE FRIDAY NITE??

I have definates from Marks & Bass so far, any others ?:yes:

Away for a week and it all changes:wacko:

Yes if there's room i'll stay, I can bring tent if required??


Brent
I'm planning to be there about then.
Do you want to link up and I'll play guide?


BASS, do you want to hook up for the ride down?

[Bass]

BASS, do you want to hook up for the ride down?

PM sent (10 Characters)

[tri boy]

Brent
I'm planning to be there about then.
Do you want to link up and I'll play guide?

I was planning on sneaking Kanny down Old Taupo rd, into Tokoroa.
Short squirt on hwy1 to Atiamuri. Turn onto hwy30, over a couple of gravel roads to Waikite Valley Rd, onto hwy5-settlers rd, and into Reporoa.
The Volty will struggle with fast rds, and the drivers want to mount the back of the Volty all the time.
PM me if you want to head this way. Will leave Hamtown bout 12.30ish.

[Bass]

I was planning on sneaking Kanny down Old Taupo rd, into Tokoroa.
Short squirt on hwy1 to Atiamuri. Turn onto hwy30, over a couple of gravel roads to Waikite Valley Rd, onto hwy5-settlers rd, and into Reporoa.
The Volty will struggle with fast rds, and the drivers want to mount the back of the Volty all the time.
PM me if you want to head this way. Will leave Hamtown bout 12.30ish.
Sorry mate, but that's not gonna work for me.
So will see you both at Jamie's place - it's not hard to find.

[tri boy]

No worries mate.
Hey Jamie, if need be, I'll strap a tent on the Scrambler if room is short.(apparently I fart a bit through the night anyhow):sick::o

[bart]

I'm not 100% certain I'll make it. I won't know until Thursday, so it'll be a last minute decision for me. Bloody work.

[offrd]

Im in Tokoroa so its only about an hour to ride start for me so i will just wobble over in the morning.:ride:
Thanks for the accommodation offer tho ducatijim.

[ducatijim]

Yep! Rosie & I will stay Friday if there are 2 beds or a double left. We've got sleeping bags. We'll see ya 6ish with some stuff for the BBQ & liquid refreshments.:niceone:

Cheers
Clint

Choice, ur IN !!!!!:yes:

[ducatijim]

I'm not 100% certain I'll make it. I won't know until Thursday, so it'll be a last minute decision for me. Bloody work.

We can cope with that bud, no wuckn furries!!!!:done:

[ducatijim]

Please set aside a comfy space for Kanny. I to would like a space somewhere.:niceone:
We will both have sleeping bags, and should be in Reporoa about 5-6pm.
Will require an address via PM.
Cheers mate.:msn-wink:

Consider a comfy space as yours!!!!:niceone:

[ducatijim]

Im in Tokoroa so its only about an hour to ride start for me so i will just wobble over in the morning.:ride:
Thanks for the accommodation offer tho ducatijim.

Sweet M8. I would however, allow 1.5 hours wobbling to Murapara if I was you!!!:beer:

[offrd]

Well heatshield is fitted, Bit rough so we will call it a trial version!

[offrd]

Sweet M8. I would however, allow 1.5 hours wobbling to Murapara if I was you!!!:beer:

Ok i will leave at 8am :2thumbsup

[marks]

Hi Jamie - seeing that you are viewing this page. - what do I do with the 4mark.gdb file you sent me? What program do I open it with??

cheers

Mark

[ducatijim]

Well what a response, 8 confirmed and 1 in limbo...great!!!

( that does mean however, there are not enough poodles to go around, so some of you will have to sleep alone)

If any of you are able to bring a small contribution to the BBQ, if you are in on it, that would be most welcome( you know...farmers on hard times etc...?)There is a dairy and pub in Reporoa, bout 5km away, with supplies .

I'll go now and kill a cow

Safe trips everyone, c u all friday; BBQ WILL START AROUND 1830,EATING 1915-1930:done:

[Cary]

[[COLOR="Red"]COLOR="Blue"]If any of you are able to bring a small contribution to the BBQ, if you are in on it, that would be most welcome( you know...farmers on hard times etc...?)There is a dairy and pub in Reporoa, bout 5km away, with supplies .

I'll go now and kill a cow

No problem, i'll bring the avocado & soy sauce.......:lol:

I'm kidding, I take it you don't want us to bring meat or the kill a cow a joke?

[ducatijim]

Ok, we are going to put on; some dead cow, in the form of steaks, spuds,a couple of salads and bread. If everyone eating could bring just a little something to share, it all goes in togeather and we FEAST!!

Sorry, its too late to save the cow.:2guns:

[young1]

Have a good, and safe, ride this weekend team, I would have liked to have been there but just couldn't manage it!

mike

[bart]

Sorry guys, but I can't make it. Other shit happening.

Have a good ride, and take heaps of photos. Looks like the weather will be awesome.

Bartman

[Zukin]

Hey all

I wont be joining you on the ride this Saturday as I have decided to go to Gisborne for the speedway (bikes) racing

But if we don't make the finals on Sat pm we will probably come home on Sat night and then I might ride up and join you on Sunday somewhere :yes:

If I don't see you have a great ride

Cheers Scott

[bvaut]

Hi guys,

Looks like you are going to be in for a great weedend ride and no doubt a few juicy steaks on the BBQ to start with. I was hoping that i might be tagging along but sadly the bike has not got it's act together and fixed the problem itself. the problem is still unidentified, and quite disapointing to say the least.

Have a great ride and keep the rubber side down.

Bryan

[ducatijim]

Hi guys,

Looks like you are going to be in for a great weedend ride and no doubt a few juicy steaks on the BBQ to start with. I was hoping that i might be tagging along but sadly the bike has not got it's act together and fixed the problem itself. the problem is still unidentified, and quite disapointing to say the least.

Have a great ride and keep the rubber side down.

Bryan


Sorry to hear that Bryan, we will try to enjoy ourselves, but not too much!!!

Better luck next time.

[tri boy]

1x Volty, 1x Scrambler home safe.:niceone:
Thanks guys for a wicked w/end. (sorry bout the lack of fish:doh:).
Kanny says "thank you, thank you, thank you":banana:

[offrd]

DR home safe too!

Thanks for an awesome weekend!:2thumbsup

648km round trip for me! :ride:

If any of those with cameras would not mind sending me some photos that would be great! Wife says when i got home, why did you not take my camera :doh:

Should be a nice quiet sleep tonight :dodge:

looking forward to the next trip:soon::scooter::2thumbsup

:sleep::sleep:

[Cary]

Fantastic weekend :woohoo:

Thanks again for a great ride Clint & to you and Jamie for putting us all up.

Good to meet you all & i now know what a 'Volty' is!!

Good to know that red wine travels well to :shifty:

Had a very fast ride to Ohope to blow all the dust off:laugh:

[Cary]

J & J place getting to know one another.

Round the lake.

Tiger country, seemed to like it all loaded up :)

The man of the house........

[Cary]

Neil talking bull...............

Neil round the lake.

Brent with blond after a few.....(TOO MANY!)

At pub having a cold 1 :eek:

[marks]

well that was a long day...

Awesome trip - thanks Clint and Rosy

And many thanks Jamie for the barbie drinks and accommodation (and car/trailer storage :) )

will post some piccies tomorrow

cheers

Mark

[young1]

It looks like you all had a good ride, I am feeling very jealous! Bring on the next one.

Mike

[tri boy]

I'll put a few up. (any rumours of a Scrambler "stuck" on Mohaka beach, are totally wrong. It was just resting).

Jamie's and Julies place was a great meeting point, and I have learn't that Poodle's are quite cool dog.

[tri boy]

Saturday was "Te Urewera Time".

A pensive Kanny headed up the valley.

Road kill grows large up there.

The local freight company has fallen on tough times.

A rest stop just prior to the lake.

[tri boy]

A few more.

Small corner segment of Waikaremoana.

A small Volty crosses the falls.....

and around the bluff.

Mohaka accom.

[ducatijim]

A big thumbs up to everyone on the ride, you all made it a great 'adventure'!!! Couldn't have asked for a better crew.

And most well done goes to Clint, just majic roads and planned well, wot more does a weekend need?

I really look forward to the next time we all ride together again, may it be soon!!

Jamie

[clint640]

Thanks everyone for coming, & Jamie & Julie for the hospitality Fri night, definitely a fine weekend of riding & socialising!

Here's a few pics, I'll put up a report on Advrider later on.

#1 Waikaremoana
#2 'resting' Scrambler
#3 Tiger playing in the sand
#4 Top of the Maungaharuru

Cheers
Clint

[tri boy]

Mohaka may be a small settlement, but is worth a look.

Mohaka river, upstream 1km from the mouth. (ain't no fish in deem deer waters).:no:

Its not "bogged" until the the swingarm is out of view.<_<

"Tally Ho"! Clints sheep strike count.

Sunset over the settlement.

[tri boy]

Sunday saw us had us heading inland towards the Maungaharuru Range, and out towards Tarwera, where me and Kanny parted company from the group and headed for Hamilton.
Great weekend.

Blue sky days. Refreshing swims. And Jamie on Life Guard Duty.

Adv riding is dull dull dull.:rolleyes:

[Rosie]

And most well done goes to Clint, just majic roads and planned well, wot more does a weekend need?

Lots of red wine :laugh:
It was an awesome weekend :D
I'm feeling a bit tired today though :zzzz:

[Bass]

Lots of red wine :laugh:
It was an awesome weekend :D
I'm feeling a bit tired today though :zzzz:

A woman who cooks, rides (and well too), owns a bikini and was first to finish her beer.
Truly the complete all rounder!

[clint640]

Got the first days ride report up on advrider over lunch:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6083709#post6083709

I'll get day 2 up tomorrow.

If anybody wants a higher resolution copy of any of the pics, fire me a PM with your email addy.

Cheers
Clint

[kanny]

Yep Yep Yep a big fat thankyou guys.Thanks to the 5star motel at Jamie and Julies.Rosie and Clint the accomodation the adventure.That was a wicked weekend:niceone:.Great to meet new faces.Stuffed but was so worth it.Cheers guys.By the way bumble did 110 and yes going down hill:::laugh:

[Rosie]

By the way bumble did 110 and yes going down hill:::laugh:

Go bumble! :scooter:
Both of you did really well over the weekend :2thumbsup
I don't think you would have liked the Waipunga section. I had a few scary moments involving ruts filled with deep gravel (going downhill too :eek5:)

[clint640]

Thanks Kanny, it was great to have you along & you did really well on the gravel for someone who has only had a licence for a few months, I certainly never did anything that adventurous until years after I started riding! :niceone:

Day 2 is up on Advrider now.

Cheers
Clint

[Bass]

I had a few scary moments involving ruts filled with deep gravel (going downhill too :eek5:)

I have been thinking quite seriously about this because this was also my experience. I had all sorts of discoveries.

Like the need to scan well ahead because any change in the appearance of the road surface probably means an obstacle of some sort.

Like coming over a blind brow at about 120 kliks in top gear, wondering if it was wise and discovering it wasn't, because the road turned to shit big time, just after the crest. However also discovering (out of sheer desperation) that there are ways to get the front end light, before you hit the holes and that even if you can't, the suspension is surprisingly capable and so, it pretty much doesn't matter, even on some quite significant holes.

Like coming over another blind brow at what I thought was a pretty reasonable speed to discover a steep(ish) descent, heavily rutted, covered with rocks the size of tennis balls and with a water crossing at the bottom. Realising that there is no way to stop, descending with the back wheel locked and hoping to scrub off enough speed so that I can pick an entry into the water. Finding that it worked pretty well and was largely a non-event.

This section certainly had the most and also the most severe pucker moments, but it was also the section where I learned the most about my own and the bikes capabilities.

For me it was the most valuable.

[Bass]

will post some piccies tomorrow

cheers

Mark


Well???????

[marks]

Well???????

pushy bastid

posted some here (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6083709#post6083709) on Clints report

[Bass]

pushy bastid

posted some here (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6083709#post6083709) on Clints report

Excellent!!