Lee's Valley ride on 23 December

[El scooto]

Hey all, cooneyr and myself are going to go for a ride through the Lee's Valley on sunday the 23rd. Wondering if anyone else would like to go for a wee jaunt before xmass. I would like to add that I am still a novice so will be a bit slower. On that note, any other novice's would be welcome.:banana:

[Transalper]

sounds good.
Where and what time to meet is the next question?

[cooneyr]

Knew you would be keen Transalper. Feel free to bash (and I don't mean literately cause it hurts when he hits back now :whistle:) little bro into shape with KB etiquette.

I would suggest Peg at 9am.

Cheers R

[nigelp]

I would be keen to tag along. How long you reckon the trip would take (ie what time would we make it back to Chch)?

[Alpha Solo]

I'm keen too - in fact I just rode it today!

Nice and dry but too many gates to open and shut, but it is the calf season.

Can I suggest we start from the Loburn end and finish at the Oxford end?

:whistle:

[Transalper]

....How long you reckon the trip would take (ie what time would we make it back to Chch)?
How long do you want it to take? or what time do you want to be home?
It's Christchurch to Lees Valley, there are many options in that, so it could take 3 or 4 hours or it could take all day depending upon how you decide to approach it.
I should be home packing but could be up for a little bit of back road (like Intake or north bank) near the Waimack either on the way out or more likely on the way back.

[nigelp]

How long do you want it to take? or what time do you want to be home?

I have to be back in town at 3pm at the latest. Will there be a Waimak diversion on the way home?

[Transalper]

i edit... i always edit...

....I should be home packing but could be up for a little bit of back road (like Intake or north bank) near the Waimack either on the way out or more likely on the way back.

[nigelp]

i edit... i always edit...

I guess I can always bail out of the Waimak stuff on the way out anyway! I have to get to Oamaru for tea.

Will also be able to christen the new E-07 on the freewind!

[cooneyr]

I recon we should go Chch, Rangiora, Lees to Oxford then see what people want to do ex oxford. We have 3 basic options being seal back to Chch, one of the sides of Waimak or Eyre river. Lets not decide till Oxford aye? I recon we will be in Oxford somewhere around 1300.

Cheers R

[Skinny_Birdman]

Ordinarily I'd love to join you, but I'll be coming back from Dunners on the road bike that day.:weep: Have fun, oh and TA, watch out for that corner.... you know the one. :rofl:
Cheers
A

[XF650]

I guess I can always bail out of the Waimak stuff on the way out anyway! I have to get to Oamaru for tea.

Will also be able to christen the new E-07 on the freewind!

Careful Nigel
I seem to remember you getting into deep shit last time you were late home from a KB Adventure ride........

[PLUG]

I would suggest Peg at 9am.

Cheers R

... i'm keen ... is this the time & place ???

[cooneyr]

... i'm keen ... is this the time & place ???

Yep. El Scooto has been told of his error - learn from the great wise ones (yer right!) O grasshopper.

Cheers R

[Peril]

I wont make any promises,but I'll see how it's looking closer to the day as to wether I can make it.
Had the guys at DAS today trying to encouraging me to go along!

[nigelp]

Careful Nigel
I seem to remember you getting into deep shit last time you were late home from a KB Adventure ride........

Its my family so I will make the effort to only be an hour or so late! God bless inlaws! :Pokey:

[Transalper]

I wont make any promises,but I'll see how it's looking closer to the day as to wether I can make it.
Had the guys at DAS today trying to encouraging me to go along!
Now the Dust Devils are not taking any new recruits we seem to be the premiere Adventure crew for Christchurch and surrounding areas. Actually I think this Forum was getting to be the place to be for organised rides big and small before them DDs stopped taking new recruits.:cool:

[cooneyr]

I wont make any promises,but I'll see how it's looking closer to the day as to wether I can make it.
Had the guys at DAS today trying to encouraging me to go along!

Most welcome to come along for a ride. This one will be fairly leisurely.

You just remained me - Phil asked that I contact him if we are plan anything like this ride.

Cheers R

[Peril]

How painful do you think Kenda Trak Masters will be on this? Mainly the seal and putting up with the noise and wallowing through corners...
My only other option is my suzuki 17in road rims with Battlax front and Metzler Sahara 3 on the rear,which probably wont be ideal if the going is rough due to the lightweight nature of the rims...Hmm :confused:

[Transalper]

hmm, runs off and Googles Kenda Trak Masters.... picture looks like a bit of an ugly tyre for sealed road sections, thinking... thinking... thinking... I'm sure you'll survive, It's not like we will be spending hours riding on the sealed bits.

Other side of the coin i guess is that Lees Valley could be done on any old tyre if you took a little more care in places.

[cooneyr]

How painful do you think Kenda Trak Masters will be on this? Mainly the seal and putting up with the noise and wallowing through corners...
My only other option is my suzuki 17in road rims with Battlax front and Metzler Sahara 3 on the rear,which probably wont be ideal if the going is rough due to the lightweight nature of the rims...Hmm :confused:

Thats the tyre that Plug was running on the back of the dakar along with a D606 front. Didnt seem to worry him to much. As TA says - not that much time on seal and no rush. Will be as much "fun" as you make it :D

Cheers R

[El scooto]

Yep. El Scooto has been told of his error - learn from the great wise ones (yer right!) O grasshopper.

Cheers R

:Oi:Enough of the El Scooto bashing!! I know where you live:bash:
And who exactly are you refering to as 'great wise ones', obviously people I haven't met yet!!!:motu:

[NordieBoy]

Thats the tyre that Plug was running on the back of the dakar along with a D606 front. Didnt seem to worry him to much.

But isn't Plug the type of person who doesn't seem worried when he falls off and holes the case either :D

[cooneyr]

.....And who exactly are you refering to as 'great wise ones', obviously people I haven't met yet!!!:motu:

Whateva :stupid:

Cheers R

[pevs]

I'm in.. so long as it ain't persisting down.

[RedKLR650]

I'm in.. so long as it ain't persisting down.

What he said..... for a change I am around this weekend and NO WORK !!!

Will be good to catch up with the crew after all this time :-)

Cheers, Stu :scooter:

[Transalper]

it's been bloddy ages Red.

[RedKLR650]

it's been bloddy ages Red.

I know, hope I haven't forgotten how to ride !!! :wacko:

Stu

[cooneyr]

Weather looking OK so far but there is nasty rain storms in the pipeline. Just hope that they don't get here sooner.

Cheers R

[Alpha Solo]

I'll still be up for it, rain / hail / sun / blizzard :crazy:

[reverend]

I am in. An alternative going back is the ashley 4wd track from the Okuku bridge to robinsons road (involves a crosssing of the okuku), stop for a swim in the Ashley. The Eyre is always good for a laugh as well, a bit more technical than the waimak.

Plug, where did you get your sheepskin seat cover, I am doing a lot of kays in the next few weeks and need some padding (getting old),

cheers
paul

[cooneyr]

I am in. An alternative going back is the ashley 4wd track from the Okuku bridge to robinsons road (involves a crosssing of the okuku), stop for a swim in the Ashley......

Can you put up a map? I'm a little confused as to where you mean.

Cheers R

[PLUG]

Plug, where did you get your sheepskin seat cover, I am doing a lot of kays in the next few weeks and need some padding (getting old),

cheers
paul

it was just a standard sheep skin that I carved up to fit ... it helps if ya make a template first ... see ya Sunday big guy

[nigelp]

Sorry guys, I posted too soon when I said I would come! I cant make it anymore as Xmas chores have backed up on me!

Hope you have an awesome time and no one is sporting anymore injuries for the Xmas break!

[merv]

Have fun guys wish I was there in the South Island with you.

[Peril]

Thanks for the ride today,was bloody awesome.
Here's hoping Pete feels better soon and his bike is back on the road just as quick.Man,when I saw how far you went....I was surprised to see you walking.That was a scary fall.
I now know I need to invest in some earplugs,the haul from Oxford to my brothers place in Swannanoa was painful.
Also,must say thankyou to the man with the KTM for helping me with the rear brake,made the rest of the ride a lot more enjoyable.

[pevs]

Hope you ain't aching too much after taking the scenic route Plug.

[merv]

Ah Plug, did you really want to have a look down there?

Hope you're OK and the bike aint too bad.

[PLUG]

Hope you ain't aching too much after taking the scenic route Plug.

:Oops: ... cheers for everyones help to get daisy up & running again, she got me home no worries, at a reduced pace i might add ... daisy's a bit worse for ware, poor old girl, i'll see what the vets got to say ... don't think she's ready for the meat works yet ... me left shoulders a bit dodgy & worst of all me dusty butts fucked ... that should read ... me attempt at the DB won't be happening because of a stupid pilot error :argh:

[NordieBoy]

Hope you ain't aching too much after taking the scenic route Plug.

What's with the 2nd photo?
"Well we've found the bike but where's Pete?"

[NordieBoy]

worst of all me dusty butts fucked ... that should read ... me attempt at the DB won't be happening because of a stupid pilot error :argh:

Sounds painfull either way.

:buggerd:

[timg]

Awesome day guys. Fantastic road, scenery, weather and company. Speedy recovery Plug. Where's helenoftroy when we need her eh? :doctor: It was certainly an 'oh shite' moment when TA waved us to slow down (as if I ever go fast - must be the slowest Transalp in the land!) and the next thing we saw was the skid mark going over the side. :buggerd: All the best for Xmas folks and see ya'all next year. Cheers, Tim & Deb

[timg]

A couple more of Deb's pix from the day.
Bush mechanics at work.
Great scenery.
Well old girl, shall we try again?

[merv]

The red lassoo was no bloody good at catching Plug then?

[cooneyr]

Thanks for the ride today guys. Was heaps of fun. Am gutted for P cause I know how much he was looking forward to the DB1k. Glad that he is OK and I'm pretty sure the bike will live to moo another day.

Cheers R

[helenoftroy]

Now thats an impressive tumble!!

Hope the beemer and Plug recover quickly and the "dodgy" shoulder feels a bit better in 48hrs or so-otherwise...:doctor:maybe

Looks like you had a great day,and lots of helping hands with the :Oops:Every rides an adventure(well it sure is if im on it:lol:)

I had to work:no::doh::crybaby:

[Taz]

:Oops: ... cheers for everyones help to get daisy up & running again, she got me home no worries, at a reduced pace i might add ... daisy's a bit worse for ware, poor old girl, i'll see what the vets got to say ... don't think she's ready for the meat works yet ... me left shoulders a bit dodgy & worst of all me dusty butts fucked ... that should read ... me attempt at the DB won't be happening because of a stupid pilot error :argh:

Wow that didn't look like fun. :Oops:

Bet you felt a bit of a prick landing in that thistle? :gob:

[SDU]

:shit:Pete Glad you're still standing after that little scenic tour.
Hope you get yourself & your bike together soon

[Balrog]

Jesus Pete, glad you're ok.
Bet that got the blood pumping :Punk:

[magicfairy]

Gutted for you Pete, missing the DB1k. And sorry we won't see you in Nelson. Big hug, Merry Christmas and heal up fast. :hug:

[mattsdakar]

Bugger Pete, I know how much you were looking forward to the Dusty Butt.

Whats the damage to the bike? Maybe Alf could lend you some bits so you could still "Do the Butt"!!!?

Bet the skids marks in the photo are a pretty good match for your undies, pretty scarey looking dropoff you took!!

Wishing you and the bike a speedy recovery
Rgds Matt

[laRIKin]

Bugger I hope you recover soon Pete.

[nigelp]

That looks like a decent drop you had there Pete! Hope you mend up well, and the BMWooo can get sorted!

[warewolf]

Damn shame, Plug! Maybe you should beg borrow or steal the bits you need to get up and running again!

[_Shrek_]

Damn shame, Plug! Maybe you should beg borrow or steal the bits you need to get up and running again!

or he could buy the Gs thats at DAS :blip: Its only had 1 reel carefull kiwi adventure rider owner :banana: