Up Molesworth down Rainbow

[_Shrek_]

Is there anyone interested in a day trip going up the Molesworth & back down the Rainbow on the 6th of Feb (Waitangi day)
round trip Hanmer to Hanmer 410 km approx = 8 hrs

I can get a house in Hanmer for the 5th (tuesday) @ $130 which sleeps 13 & there is also the lounge
that way we can get away early ish on the 6th (wednesday) & be home by 7:30 ish

cheers Shrek

[magicfairy]

You might find Molesworth closed again by then, it if dries out too much.

[Ronnie]

:scooter:Ah well we just have to find out dont we. If all the odds are ok then I will be in.:scooter:

[merv]

You fellahs checked this out yet http://doc.govt.nz/templates/news.aspx?id=45500 ?

[cooneyr]

The molesworth is open at the moment and is actually reasonably green (relatively). I went through on the 30th. I dont see it staying open till the 6th Feb though cause guessing it will only take 2 or three weeks of dry till it closes.

No harm in organising the ride but get in touch with Doc South Marlborough before turning up to get through.

At this stage I'm not in for the ride.

Cheers R

[timg]

Is there anyone interested in a day trip going up the Molesworth & back down the Rainbow on the 6th of Feb (Waitangi day)
round trip Hanmer to Hanmer 410 km approx = 8 hrs

I can get a house in Hanmer for the 5th (tuesday) @ $130 which sleeps 13 & there is also the lounge
that way we can get away early ish on the 6th (wednesday) & be home by 7:30 ish

cheers Shrek

Looks like it could be fun. Just make sure you bring a large supply of Mrs SLR's B&E pies!! :devil2:

[Hitcher]

I hope you remembered to Check, Clean and Dry?

[cooneyr]

I hope you remembered to Check, Clean and Dry?

Good point. When you go through the Rainbow at the Old Rainbow Homestead they give you a little info pack. The Dydimo is in the Clarence so not really and issue till you cross Island Saddle (you will know when you do). When going between Island Saddle and Hanmer there are bridge options at all the fords (generally upstream of the fords) - use them.

Cheers R

[Taz]

Myself and a mate are coming down to do the south island in feb. Including the molesworth. We'll bring the rain. arriving on the island on the 9th. :woohoo: Might be a bit late for your ride though.

[Kawazuki]

Hi, I don't have my roster for Feb just yet, but if I'm off, sure...

[awayatc]

Is there anyone interested in a day trip going up the Molesworth & back down the Rainbow on the 6th of Feb (Waitangi day)
round trip Hanmer to Hanmer 410 km approx = 8 hrs

I can get a house in Hanmer for the 5th (tuesday) @ $130 which sleeps 13 & there is also the lounge
that way we can get away early ish on the 6th (wednesday) & be home by 7:30 ish

cheers Shrek
Shame I'll be at work again unfortunately, but would be very interested if anybody would like to do this trip between january 8 and february 4........

[paulj]

Shame I'll be at work again unfortunately, but would be very interested if anybody would like to do this trip between january 8 and february 4........

Yeah - or is that yeeehaa - I will be doing the beasts sometime between those dates - was looking at Molesworth>Taylors>Rainbow - weather permitting.

Any particular dates in mind?

PaulJ

[awayatc]

Yeah - or is that yeeehaa - I will be doing the beasts sometime between those dates - was looking at Molesworth>Taylors>Rainbow - weather permitting.

Any particular dates in mind?

PaulJ

Haven't got anything planned that would be more important then a good ride....So am very flexible indeed..
Willd drop you a pm:niceone:

[greerADV]

Is there anyone interested in a day trip going up the Molesworth & back down the Rainbow on the 6th of Feb (Waitangi day)
round trip Hanmer to Hanmer 410 km approx = 8 hrs

I can get a house in Hanmer for the 5th (tuesday) @ $130 which sleeps 13 & there is also the lounge
that way we can get away early ish on the 6th (wednesday) & be home by 7:30 ish

cheers Shrek


I'm definitely interested. I was hoping to find at least one other person to do the Molesworth and Rainbow with, so this looks like the best chance. I'll be starting a tour around the south around the 21st of this month, so that'd give me enough time to get up to Hamner by the 5th. How many are in so far?

Cheers
Andrew

[_Shrek_]

have booked house those who are definate pm me plz, the more we have the cheaper it is :pint: :jerry:

I will keep in touch with manager/owner re the roads

cheers me

[magicfairy]

We went through Moleworth 2 days ago. Ranger said there had been 20mm of rain, and they were hoping to keep it open for "another few weeks" so could be dodgy for Feb unless they get more. So start doing rain dances.

[sandmart]

can count me on that ride. Thanks Martin:yes:

[_Shrek_]

can count me on that ride. Thanks Martin:yes:

on ya Martin will let you know if theres any change :mobile:

[fatbarstard]

hi i am in sounds fun.i will have yo bring the bmw as the ktm will run out of go juice on this run!

[Transalper]

So I have half an eye on this thread too, perhaps Shrek you could PM me the address of the accommodation. I expect to be at work until around 9:30pm on the Tuesday and will make my final decision earlier that day.

[_Shrek_]

So I have half an eye on this thread too, perhaps Shrek you could PM me the address of the accommodation. I expect to be at work until around 9:30pm on the Tuesday and will make my final decision earlier that day.

sweet as TA will :mobile: ya

[_Shrek_]

hi i am in sounds fun.i will have yo bring the bmw as the ktm will run out of go juice on this run!

cool FB & welcome to KB :niceone:

[NordieBoy]

I'd be in for this but am photographing the Old Thumpers Classic MX on the 6th :(

[JATZ]

Yip, me and the missus will be along

[awayatc]

hi i am in sounds fun.i will have yo bring the bmw as the ktm will run out of go juice on this run!

Hi, I just did the same run,,,,Hanmer service stationto service station Blenheim only just over 210kms....
On way back fuel in St Arnaud, piece of cake..hanmer approx 130 kms....
Great fun though....
:clap:

[paulj]

Cromwell > Geraldine > Woodend Beach > Hamner > Molesworth > Taylors > Blenheim > Rainbow > Hamner > Greymouth > Haast > Cromwell - 1,800kMs all up - very good - Rainbow's the best IMHO, even at $10 a shot.

The run down the coast was pretty damned good too - awesome place - pity about the seal though ...

Go forth and ride m'hearties.

[nigelp]

I am potentially keen to come along for the ride. I assume you will be stopping for gas half way round? Like Transalper I will decide closer to the time depending on how busy work is.

[awayatc]

Cromwell > Geraldine > Woodend Beach > Hamner > Molesworth > Taylors > Blenheim > Rainbow > Hamner > Greymouth > Haast > Cromwell - very good - Rainbow's the best IMHO, even at $10 a shot.

Go forth and ride m'hearties.

Nice pics Paul, taken with Italian flair...The German warhorse looks almost pretty....whio was the artist?:msn-wink:

[paulj]

Nice pics Paul, taken with Italian flair...The German warhorse looks almost pretty....whio was the artist?:msn-wink:

Pretty ??? downright plug-ugly I'd say ... and then there's the bike!

Here's the view I got ... it's amazing what some shiny plastic and a few baubles can do to a man's mind ... and then there's the extra fuel tank ... oh me oh my - CD in the post tomorrow Pete

ciao

[426crasher]

Sounds good... count me in for the ride also possibly a dead cert for the overnight stay in Hanmer. Will pm shrek with confirmation. Any ideas as to the route change if molesworth is closed.

[helenoftroy]

Cromwell > Geraldine > Woodend Beach > Hamner > Molesworth > Taylors > Blenheim > Rainbow > Hamner > Greymouth > Haast > Cromwell - 1,800kMs all up - very good - Rainbow's the best IMHO, even at $10 a shot.

The run down the coast was pretty damned good too - awesome place - pity about the seal though ...

Go forth and ride m'hearties.

Looks like you had great weather guys:banana:

German warhorses made for this kinda adventure .....I'm missing mine already:crybaby:

Did this round trip on the GS this time last year(molesworth in the pouring rain!!!)so will do my best to be there for this on the new bike:2thumbsup

Will be in touch Shrek:devil2:

[Transalper]

Sounds good... count me in for the ride also possibly a dead cert for the overnight stay in Hanmer. Will pm shrek with confirmation. Any ideas as to the route change if molesworth is closed.
lol... up Rainbow, down Rainbow one might think?
There are alternatives if you start going on the black top from St Arnaud and taking in Porika, Braeburn, Mauria Saddle, options start getting scarce after Springs Junction for a while..... but since the Rainbow is in season I'd go for that both ways.

[tri boy]

Just checked with DOC.
Molesworth open for at least another week.
Fingers crossed for a few more shower fronts to pass over it through late Jan-Feb.

[Transalper]

Your Rainbow toll is valid through to the following day too, so you can go through both ways on one payment if you do your return the same or the next day.

[426crasher]

Was thinking of the porika through to maruia route but just as keen to go up n down the rainbow.

[tamedm]

Wife and I just went through Molesworth last Saturday 19th Jan; it was dry as a chip, plenty of dust. Hit Jacks Pass at 0845 and hit the tarseal in the Awatere Valley about 6 hours later; long way from Molesworth gate to SH1. (stopped for a brew up and a ratpack on the way.) Blue sky, big country- saw 3 vehicles over the whole of the Molesworth! Have to pat wife on the back who doesn't like shingle!#* and who last year dealt with a second dose of breast cancer and double mastectomy... tough as.
Stayed in Picton overnite then I went round Waikawa Bay through the Port Underwood Rd. back to Blenheim where I met up again with better half, who suprisingly had had enough of shingle. Port Underwood Rd was only about 50km, but surface was like Kazakstan; diabolical, bad corrugations, coarse shingle, deep dust on bends, narrow and winding all the way.
Finished up with magic Kaikoura coast ride back to ChCh.
One of those rides to remember!

[Transalper]

Just checking... have you done Kazakstan?
So if I nip up an ride Port Underwood Rd I can say I've experienced a taste of it too? or are you Exagerating? It is after all still only a road?

Welcome to the site, we have plenty happening at the moment so will be nice to hook up sometime or if you want to make or suggest plans for us we'll welcome that too.
Cheers
TA.

[tamedm]

Let's say it felt like Kazakstan as I would imagine it could be on a good day... and the Molesworth surface was in better condition.

[warewolf]

Port Underwood Rd was only about 50km, but surface was like Kazakstan; diabolical, bad corrugations, coarse shingle, deep dust on bends, narrow and winding all the way.Reckon that's a pretty fair assessment, at least of the gravel section. But the sealed bit up the hill from Waikawa is a blinder :devil2:

[pevs]

Hiya Shrek..
Kinda thinking of tagging along on this one.. (if there's room!)
What kinda distance between petrol stations are we looking at?
Or.. how many bottles of coke do I have to drink between now and the off?

[Transalper]

....What kinda distance between petrol stations are we looking at?
Or.. how many bottles of coke do I have to drink between now and the off?


Hi, I just did the same run,,,,Hanmer service station to service station Blenheim only just over 210kms....
On way back fuel in St Arnaud, piece of cake..hanmer approx 130 kms....

Close enough I'd say.

[426crasher]

Howdy there Paul
Good to hear your up for it. I got myself a posh Whipps rack for the WR and mighty fine it looks too so i can carry a 5L petrol can. I'm ok for around 180km before resorting to the jerry can. Are you going up to Hanmer the night before and staying in the house Shrek has booked? I'm thinking about leaving CHCH around 3pm on the Tuesday.

[pevs]

Hey Tone
I get about 140kms before a fill is needed.. so i reckon i'll need another six litres.. what an awkward number that is! Yip I hope to head up the night before.. if there's room.. but i probably won't leave chch till later in the day (6) as i don't finish work till 4.30.. might be able to finish earlier.. just dunno as yet.

[Transalper]

I may not get away till 8 or 9pm unless i loose the OT for Turesday, but doing that don't help paying for these adventures.

[nigelp]

My plan would be to head away at around 6pm also if I can make it!

Must remember to look up a map of Hanmer before I go as finding the place in the dark would not be fun!

[awayatc]

Hiya Shrek..
Kinda thinking of tagging along on this one.. (if there's room!)
What kinda distance between petrol stations are we looking at?
Or.. how many bottles of coke do I have to drink between now and the off?

Hamner Molesworth Taylor's Blenheim is just a bit over 200 kms. That is service station to service station.
Blenheim St Arnaud only 100 km or so, St Arnaud Back to Hanmer on Rainbow only 120 km's or so....

[RedKLR650]

Just checked with DOC.
Molesworth open for at least another week.
Fingers crossed for a few more shower fronts to pass over it through late Jan-Feb.

Hi All,

Visited a friend of mine today and his partner has just today got back after spending a week at Molesworth homestead as a guest of the family there.

Unless they get a lot of rain, it's going to be closing this Thursday, 29th of Feb :weep:

But I'm still in for Hanmer the night before, as it'll be worth it just to get on the piss with Shrek :headbang:

Either way, if it does close, we can decide via consensus of those present that morning where we would head off to if MW is shut by then....

Have cancelled all work around that time, as sick of missing out on all the good rides you buggers end up on

Looking forward to catching up on the 5th

Cheers, Stu :scooter:

[NordieBoy]

No rain forcast...

[cooneyr]

...... Thursday, 29th of Feb :weep:.......

Tues the 29th Jan????? cause Fri the 29th Feb is a month away and after the 6th?????

Cheers R

[RedKLR650]

Tues the 29th Jan????? cause Fri the 29th Feb is a month away and after the 6th?????
Cheers R

Well spotted Ryan,

I must have been having a blonde moment :Pokey:

I meant to say Thursday the 31st of Jan

Stu :scooter:

[tri boy]

Buggar. oh well, there is always next year. Guess its down the Rainbow on the 8th.:yes:

[nigelp]

Just called DOC Marlbourgh (not feeling like working this afternoon and procrastinating) and they said that it will be definately open this weekend and early next week however they are reassessing the situation this Wednesday (30th) and will make the decision then. They said that it is highly unlikely (but still possible) that it will be shut next week. So still semi good news on that front.....

[Transalper]

They change their minds like or with the wind so I wouldn't get to stressed about wether it will be open or not, just make a plan B and ring them the day before you actually intend to go... this far out is pointless.

[marks]

Buggar. oh well, there is always next year. Guess its down the Rainbow on the 8th.:yes:

would be nice to both wouldn't it :)

[helenoftroy]

Cant make this one unfortunately:crybaby:

Have to work a night shift Tuesday night:(

[_Shrek_]

even if the Molesworth is shut its still on for those who are keen will do something else if we have to but all hope is not lost yet ;) :devil2:

[_Shrek_]

just got off the phone & have got permission to take 12 bikes through the Molesworth on the 6th :woohoo:
let the anticipation begin :Punk:


cheers keith :laugh:

[_Shrek_]

No rain forcast...

get a new chrystal ball coz it's wet here :bleh: :whistle:

[NordieBoy]

Crystal ball says "Ha Ha!"
But still none forcast for up here.

[RedKLR650]

just got off the phone & have got permission to take 12 bikes through the Molesworth on the 6th :woohoo:
let the anticipation begin :Punk:
cheers keith :laugh:

You're a wee legend Keith, OK, make that a LARGE legend, but a bloody good one at that

Please put me down on the confirmed list as one of the 12 and I'll be there Tuesday night at Hanmer too :-)

Cheers, Stu :scooter:

[sandmart]

Please put me down as one of the twelve and for the night before as well. good to hear its still on. Also how do you pm on here. thanks Martin:mellow:

[timg]

Also how do you pm on here. thanks Martin:mellow:

Go to User CP (next to home) and half way down the options on the left is Private Messages. Alternatively click on the recipients user name in a post and a number of options come up. Select Send a private message to...
Theres bound to be other ways which no doubt somebody will expand upon. I'm not overly familiar with all this interwebby stuff :)

Cheers. Oh & welcome to KB :2thumbsup

[426crasher]

Great news on the molesworth front :headbang: Hey pevs i might as well set off with you on tuesday around the 6ish mark. will send you a pm :soon:

[JATZ]

Add Ally and I as 2 of the twelve, be there about 4 on the 5th

[RedKLR650]

Crystal ball says "Ha Ha!"
But still none forcast for up here.

My rooftop weather station tells me we've just had 6mm in the last 4 hrs here in Timvegas, so due to the current 30 kph southerly, the front will be moving north quickly, so it may still be open for allcomers on the 6th :calm:

Stu :scooter:

[_Shrek_]

Cant make this one unfortunately:crybaby:

Have to work a night shift Tuesday night:(

:doh!: well you're not getting any younger :no: & there's more to life than work :Roll Eyes:
but we shall enjoy ourselves just for you :MsnWink:

[sandmart]

Thanks TIMG are you going on the ride cheers Martin

[Transalper]

Hey Shreky I do plan to be there at this stage, not sure what time I'll get away from town on Tuesday but am sure I'll catch you lot at the Hanmer house sometime that night.

[_Shrek_]

bed & beding is @ the house for 13 part of the package as well as cups, plats etc
may need 1 or 2 mattress's coz i'm counting 14 on 13 bikes unless others are bringing pillions then you need to bring bedding
you need to bring food & :drink: or you can buy it in town
gear can be left at the house till we get back

gone by 8:00am gas up night b4 if you can

those that have names down are:

sandmart
Pevs
426crasher
TA
Ronnie
RedKLR
nigelp
Fatbarstard
JATZ
Mrs JATZ
greerADV
Kawazuki
Shrek + 1

looks like we have a bakers 12

[RedKLR650]

Hey Shreky I do plan to be there at this stage, not sure what time I'll get away from town on Tuesday but am sure I'll catch you lot at the Hanmer house sometime that night.

Doesn't look like I'll be able to get away from Timvegas too early so depending on what time you're thinking of Carl, maybe I could ride up with you ?

Weather station now shows 14mm of rain here since 4pm so it will hopefully be moving up, damp down the dust a bit :-)

Cheers, Stu :banana:

[Transalper]

I imagine I'll leave ChCh about 9 or 10pm by the time i finish work and get cleaned up and on me bike.
I might pack a Can of Gas on back to use at Hanmer as a top up so I'll be sorted and not need the Hanmer Gas station in the morning... CHCH Gas probably cheaper anyway.
A frozen Subway will do me for brunch on the day.
I'll bring my own bedroll and sleeping bag to be sure to be sure.

[timg]

Thanks TIMG are you going on the ride cheers Martin

No unfortunately not,got family commitments & can't make the Le Bons, Okains and Little Akaloa Bays' Ride on Sunday either :crybaby: as we gotta find some place to live. But I am doing the Passes ride :woohoo: so the Transalp won't feel too neglected :scooter:

[helenoftroy]

No unfortunately not,got family commitments & can't make the Le Bons, Okains and Little Akaloa Bays' Ride on Sunday either :crybaby: as we gotta find some place to live. But I am doing the Passes ride :woohoo: so the Transalp won't feel too neglected :scooter:
:scooter:Great -will be joining the Passes ride on the Wednesday:rockon:

:doh!: well you're not getting any younger :no: & there's more to life than work :Roll Eyes:
but we shall enjoy ourselves just for you :MsnWink:

Cheeky sod -couple of months & you'll be as ancient as me:motu:

[timg]

:scooter:Great -will be joining the Passes ride on the Wednesday:rockon:

Awesome.:clap: See ya on Wednesday. :ride: I'll post the itinerary on the passes thread shortly so other folks can catch up with the ride as it passes thru. We'll be at the Mariner in Chch on Tuesday nite if any of the Chch crew want to catch up for a :drinkup:

[nigelp]

Any guesses as to what time the service station shuts up there? Dont like the idea of having to carry fuel on the back of the bike going up there.

[_Shrek_]

Any guesses as to what time the service station shuts up there? Dont like the idea of having to carry fuel on the back of the bike going up there.

5:00 or 6:00 not sure, but with some of the others getting there late we can fuel in the morning so no worrys if it dont get done the night b4

cheers Keith

[_Shrek_]

Cheeky sod -couple of months & you'll be as ancient as me:motu:

so make sure you can get here then "book the time now" june will get here soon enough for & me even faster for you :laugh:

[fatbarstard]

hi i am taking the bmw to hamner on a trailer tuesday night so can cart gear,fuel
etc.leaving 6pm.ph 0211138672 to sort things cheers rob:beer:

[Transalper]

There's a couple/few of us that aren't so interested in the Molesworth so are considereing going up the Rainbow and back via Porika maybe and definately Braeburn, Maruia Saddle, and Westbank Road maybe, Lewis back to Hanmer... or in reverse (I'd skip the Porika for sure in that direction), we might be able to catch the rest of the ride at St Arnaud.

Here's the Hanmer Garages number... 03-315 7107
I think the answer phone said they are usually open 7:30am to 6pm Mon-Fri and 8am to 6pm Sat/Sundays.
There was no mention of Public Holidays.

[mazz1972]

Have some friends who are hoping to do Molesworth later this month. Phonecalls to two diff people at the Marlborough DOC office this morning, both said they are reassessing this week. One person said likely to be closed and if so it would be closed for the season. Second person said will be looked at on a day to day basis.

Hope you all have a plan B if it's close, but if you get through, have an awesome time!!

[sandmart]

Hi everyone, I rang the garage and they are not going to open till about 9am, because of public holiday. the owner said she doesnt want to pay time and a half rates when quiet.

[RedKLR650]

Hi everyone, I rang the garage and they are not going to open till about 9am, because of public holiday. the owner said she doesnt want to pay time and a half rates when quiet.

That's it then, I'm taking a spare 23 litre can on the back to Hanmer now, so if I fill at Amberley that evening I can still top up me and probably a few other latecomers so we can get an early start in the morning.....

what time does the station close on tuesday night ?

Stu

[sandmart]

at 6pm tuesday

[RedKLR650]

at 6pm tuesday

No chance of me being there for then.....

I just phoned Shell in Amberley ( 0 3 314 7060 ), and discovered for those going through Tuesday evening, a splash and dash is possible there up until around 9.45pm :banana: ( Officially 10pm, but the girl said they usually shut at around 10 to..... ) :whistle: and they are open at 6am Wednesday morning for those going up that morning..... :wari:

I will be bringing that can..... :2thumbsup

Cheers, Stu

[cooneyr]

No chance of me being there for then.....

I just phoned Shell in Amberley ( 0 3 314 7060 ), and discovered for those going through Tuesday evening, a splash and dash is possible there up until around 9.45pm :banana: ( Officially 10pm, but the girl said they usually shut at around 10 to..... ) :whistle: and they are open at 6am Wednesday morning for those going up that morning..... :wari:

I will be bringing that can..... :2thumbsup

Cheers, Stu

There is 24 hour fuel (card at pump outside hours) at the caltex at the south end of Culverden if that helps. Slightly more expensive fuel but means you dont have to carry too far. Also it is only about 35kms from Culverden to Hanmer so for those that are close but only just this makes Culverden a reasonable last fuel stop.

Dont rely on St Arnaud being open but there is 24 hour fuel at Murch as well (card at truck stop kiosk which operates petrol pumps closest to it outside of hours)

Cheers R

[NordieBoy]

Have some friends who are hoping to do Molesworth later this month. Phonecalls to two diff people at the Marlborough DOC office this morning, both said they are reassessing this week. One person said likely to be closed and if so it would be closed for the season. Second person said will be looked at on a day to day basis.

Hope you all have a plan B if it's close, but if you get through, have an awesome time!!

And it's raining up here at the moment (heavily)...

[_Shrek_]

There is 24 hour fuel (card at pump outside hours) at the caltex at the south end of Culverden if that helps. Slightly more expensive fuel but means you dont have to carry too far. Also it is only about 35kms from Culverden to Hanmer so for those that are close but only just this makes Culverden a reasonable last fuel stop.

Dont rely on St Arnaud being open but there is 24 hour fuel at Murch as well (card at truck stop kiosk which operates petrol pumps closest to it outside of hours)

Cheers R

and the Mobile at the nth end of Culverden is 24hr Mobile card option only 1cent dearer than town, Caltex 2cents
& i will bring up a 23lt of 95 as well

cheers k

[sandmart]

Just rung St Arnaud petrol station, its open till 6pm if we need it and are after that we can go around back of shop and he will open for us for a small extra charge

[Transalper]

Nice to know it's open, but don't think we'll be needing it after 6pm.
I'd expect to be almost home by then.

[Alpha Solo]

Would love to join you guys for the alternative route but got to work... :crybaby:

[Transalper]

Another day then Peachvw.
See the rest of you tonight.
I still estimate me leaving town about 9/9:30pm.

[The Mistress]

Oooh sounds choice fullahs...
Will salivate over your reports.
Am just coming to terms with handling multitudinous, occasionally mutinous 14 year old boys (in the behaviour management sense of 'handling' of course:spanking:), after a month spent sailing Lake Hawea and Te Anau and motorcyling round the lake, Haast Pass, Jackson river, Waikaia River...:2thumbsup
Must...conserve...energy...for a wee bit, till I get back in the swing at least.
Till then, keep me posted and I'll live vicariously through your adventures:violin:

[JATZ]

Home safe guys. Damn that sproket was looking sick by the time we got here, chain was a little sloppy too.
Skid mark looks really impressive on the big screen
Great trip, great company, look forward to doing it all again:scooter:

[NordieBoy]

Skid mark looks really impressive on the big screen

Ummm....

Do we want to see that?

[Transalper]

I'm home too, after Fish & Chips at Culverden about 9pm.
We started the ride this morning at 8am and I'm sure we were told somewhere here it would be about 8 hours Hanmer to Hanmer... guess that means that our about 12 hour trip was a big day. Then we still had to get home.

Here's my pic of the long black mark. I highlighted it with some red dots but basiclly it starts with a rear wheel lockup at the guys down the road and finished where the bike is.

You want more detail... ha, well you just have to wait untill I wake up sometime tomorow or until someone else posts.
Needless to say it could have been messy.

[Ronnie]

Well done TA, good pic, and quick too. Big day, nice ride, plenty scenery, no major mishaps, just small ones, at least everybody back in Hanmer in 1 piece.:clap: And :clap: for jatz too, glad she made it back to Mot ok!

[RedKLR650]

Oooh sounds choice fullahs...
Will salivate over your reports. Must...conserve...energy...for a wee bit, till I get back in the swing at least. Till then, keep me posted and I'll live vicariously through your adventures:violin:

Just home safely back to Timmers at around midnight, and still downloading the approx 6Gb of photos from the day

Here's a couple to keep you going until tomorrow when I get some more up

Great day guys and girls

See you all next time

Stu

[merv]

Crikey that last photo makes it look cold at this time of the year.

Looking forward to your full reports.

[nigelp]

Cheers for the awesome trip yesterday guys and thanks to Shrek :first: for organising accomodation and access! Will have a sort through the pics I have taken also and throw a few of them up!

[Transalper]

Crikey that last photo makes it look cold at this time of the year..
Yes, not sure if it was dew or frost but I can tell you we froze our asses off for the first hour or so.

1-low clouds/mist in the valley
2-spot the dust trails from the bikes ahead.
3-just another view
4-see what's wrong with this picture/bike... the cause of the big black skid mark reported earlier.

[NordieBoy]

4-see what's wrong with this picture/bike... the cause of the big black skid mark reported earlier.

Some silly bugger put the chain on the wrong side!

[marks]

I will hopefully be toolting down the Molesworth tomorrow with Tri Boy. Anything we should watch out for? (apart from chains being on the wrong side)

cheers



Mark

[nigelp]

There are corrugations on most the climbs and descents, make sure you take your false teeth out first!

[Skinny_Birdman]

see what's wrong with this picture/bike... the cause of the big black skid mark reported earlier.

What is it with Funduros and chains, eh Transalper?

Glad you all had a good time, D & I spent Tuesday night freezing our butts off camping al fresco at Silvia Flat. Brrrr

[426crasher]

A great days riding and great company too. Good accomodation you set up there shrek, hey hows the bee sting shrek, mines still itching but it's gone down a wee bit now. Well done to Alison for keeping the beemer upright during THAT lock up, was err interesting to watch from behind. About 70 mtrs long some said. Crawled home about 10.30 with pevs and our 1 candle power headlights, WR lights say no more!! After 550 kms on the WR plank err sorry i mean seat i was sure glad to get off. Looking forward to the next time out. Lastly some pics of the day.
1- At the old swing bridge
2- The Acheron river
3- Shrek leads the charge
4- Check out the black line

[426crasher]

A few more pics
1- Cob cottage, molesworth
2- Awatere valley
3- Sandmart takes a breather
4- My trusty WR, ohh for a softer seat

[426crasher]

And a few more
1- Wairau river, rainbow
2- Pevs does his best to keep molesworth open
3- The old swing bridge
4- Wairau river gorge

[nigelp]

1) Gearing up
2) Looking south while on gate duty
3) The Freewind looking scenic
4) A random sign

[sandmart]

Thanks shrek for the idea.:niceone:
Thanks everyone for for a great day out. It eneded up a bit longer than planned but thats alright got a lot out of it. look forward to riding with everyone again, another time, another place.
Cheers Martin

[Ronnie]

Some more pics.:niceone:
1. Off to a good start.
2. Down to the photo shoot.
3. A bit to the left and a bit to the right and we all fit on.
4. The molesworth cottage.
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[_Shrek_]

I will hopefully be toolting down the Molesworth tomorrow with Tri Boy. Anything we should watch out for? (apart from chains being on the wrong side)


cheers



Mark


sounds like it will open till after the weeknd have fun just watch out for the corners that turn back on them selves or when the road just isn't there ask Rob :rolleyes:

[Ronnie]

1, 2 and 3 on the Rainbow Road. Great pics on a great day on a great road.
4. Back at the house in Hanmer all in one piece, around 8 pm. Some guys needed to tap into the spare fuel, because after Blenheim the next stop for fuel was Culverden.
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[JATZ]

Heres my offering
#1- somewhere in the Rainbow
#2- Fat B
#3-T.A's ride enjoying the view
#4-The crew
#5-Can we fix it
#6-Yes we can

Thanks for organizing Shrek, look forward to catching up in the future.
?- how did fat b always end up holding the gates open for us, even when he should have been behind us

[_Shrek_]

what a great day coundn't ask for better weather mined you i did hear someone say it was :cold: for the first hour or so wimps should have been like me & turned on your heated grips :bleh:

we could have almost done with our aunty Helenoftroy the :doctor: when our beast of burden decided it did not want to go around the last corner on the jollies pass road, looking at the bank :eek: thought better of it & let it lay down gracefully :Offtopic:

no others offs were recorded but there were a large number of O :shit: moments aye Alison, Rob & Stu :laugh:

but is was awesome day & as was the company a big thank you to Rob for standing at the corner slowing the traffic down in the hot sun :clap: & the team effort getting the beamer back on the road :niceone:

Mrs SLR says it was nice meeting you all & have you washed the parachute yet Tony :banana:

just down loading camera

cheers Keith

[offrd]

Home safe guys. Damn that sproket was looking sick by the time we got here, chain was a little sloppy too.
Skid mark looks really impressive on the big screen
Great trip, great company, look forward to doing it all again:scooter:

Does your F650 have the same problem as mine? Bearing moving inside the sprocket part of the hub causing it to throw the chain!:scooter:

[JATZ]

Does your F650 have the same problem as mine? Bearing moving inside the sprocket part of the hub causing it to throw the chain!:scooter:
There's a tiny bit of movement in the hub, but not enough to throw the chain, I think the chain just gave up

[Transalper]

Bikes in moton.........

All in the Molesworth...
You know who you are.

[Transalper]

That's about my lot done.

[fatbarstard]

Heres my offering
#1- somewhere in the Rainbow
#2- Fat B
#3-T.A's ride enjoying the view
#4-The crew
#5-Can we fix it
#6-Yes we can

Thanks for organizing Shrek, look forward to catching up in the future.
?- how did fat b always end up holding the gates open for us, even when he should have been behind us
maybe i slipped past in all the dust? ...or was it the odd un planned detour!

[_Shrek_]

finally worked out how to do it :sweat:
1 & 2 at the house am
3 & 4 swing bridge & top of a vally
5 & 6 the vally & helmets waiting

[_Shrek_]

1, 2 ,& 3 a lone gate way in the Molesworth
4 checking her out could we be getting a Transeamer :Oops:

[The Mistress]

Wow! Love those big open sky pics! :gob: It's officially on my to do list now. Hey, what's the deal with chains and beamers? Anything I should note?

[Transalper]

I think generally a chain shouldn't break if chain and sprockets (some front sprockets can easily be installed backwards) are properly installed and maintained, and not run in to the ground, as in replaced in a timely fashion instead of riding on chain or sprockets that are really past their use by date so to speak.
It's probably just a coincidence that 2 out of 3 chains I've seen break in the last 5 years have been on F650 Funduros. I think all were taking a hammering through either riding styles or terrain and all were worn out.

[JATZ]

with regards to A's chain, the rear sprocket was on it's last legs, and a bit of lube wouldn't have hurt. New set of sprockets and chain waiting to go on $235 so theyr'e not to dear

[marks]

so was it any of you guys we saw going north to south on Rainbow on Saturday ????? (we were going south to north on a DT230 and a scrambler)

[_Shrek_]

so was it any of you guys we saw going north to south on Rainbow on Saturday ????? (we were going south to north on a DT230 and a scrambler)


not us marks we were Wed
did you guys get thru on fri or was it closed?

[tri boy]

Got through the Moles and Rainbow. Bloody hot on the Molesworth, but the Rainbow was spectacular on thenorthern end. A few really nice tracks leading down to river banks, and up valleys near the end.
That bloody DT can get along alright.But the the rider is a bit of a weido.:msn-wink: Might even shoot back down molesworth tomorrow. Sorry mark:Pokey:

[marks]

But the the rider is a bit of a weido

let me get this straight...

the guy who claims a ghost sat on his chest is call me a weirdo? :laugh:

[RedKLR650]

About time I got a few of these uploaded, so here goes.....

I must be getting Alzheimers as I'm not sure who was on some of the bikes ( please let me know if it's you :-)

Let me know your thoughts

Cheers, Stu

9514 Overnight Security :Police:
9516 Our Leader :rockon:
9525 Ready for launch..... :2thumbsup
9533 Start of a long day, ay Shrek..... :sweatdrop
9543 Hoar Frost :cold:
9546 Follow the leader :chase:

[RedKLR650]

9553 Alison
9555 The wee DR all loaded up
9557 ?
9558 Warming Up
9561 Good Roads :scooter:
9581 Carl conquers the bridge..... :bash:

[RedKLR650]

9563 Historic Bridge 1
9565 " " 2
9569 " " 3
9571 " " 4
9594 Carl Swatting Flies
9628 The trusty old KLR

[RedKLR650]

9644 Traction Control :niceone:
9682 Shrek + Fiona
9657 ?
9665 Alison
9669 ?
9674 James

[RedKLR650]

9688 Carl tyre testing
9709 Spot the bikes......
9714 Riding the ruts
9720 Carl cutting corner
9726 More Tyre Testing
9729 Seems to grip OK?

[RedKLR650]

9735 Knobblies Rule.....
9740 James in action
9746 Alisons Chain doesn't look too slack.....
9749 Domination
9775 Spare Fuel Needed
9781 Photo Opportunity

OK, that's enough for tonight, will post more tomorrow.....

Cheers, Stu

[RedKLR650]

9786 Mrs Shrek :msn-wink:
9787 Hillside Parking :niceone:
9793 Morning Smoko Break :apint:
9803 Sure is dusty...... :(
9812 Scary American..... :devil2:
9816 Get out the sunscreen shrek :doctor:

[RedKLR650]

9819 Carl and the big DR
9825 Another version of the helmet holder
9826 Lunch Break
9828 " "
9830 " "
9831 " "

[RedKLR650]

9842 Running Repairs
9843 " "
9844 " "
9848 " "
9849 Big Sky Country
9851 " " "

[RedKLR650]

That's about enough photos from me

heres a couple of last images.....

9852 Big Sky Country
9860 " " "
9891 IRC GP 110's after about 3500kms ( stick like ....... on the road, and handle fairly good in the shingle too )
9895 Roadside Chat
9899 Carl on a mission
9910 Day nearly over

a BIG thanks to shrek and the team that organised this ride and the accomodation etc. I also now have a profound respect for the dusty butt riders as if they went through rainbow in the dark, let alone at race pace, it adds up to a few undie changes I'm sure :laugh:

Thanks again guys, can't wait for the next wee adventure.....

I may see if I can sneek in something down this way involving maybe Haka pass and some private station trails :-)

All the best

Let me know what you think of the pix

and for the enthusiastic person that asked me to email all the shots through at full res, I don't think your email would appreciate a 7 GIGABYTE email ;-)

Cheers, Stu :woohoo:

[Transalper]

Some good photos there Red. I like action shots. Ever notice how you can go most the day without getting sideways... until you see a camera.:msn-wink:

[RedKLR650]

Some good photos there Red. I like action shots. Ever notice how you can go most the day without getting sideways... until you see a camera.:msn-wink:

And interesting if you look at that shot of you, seems that based on the front fork travel, you're under front braking at the time too :-) Very talented indeed.... :2thumbsup

[warewolf]

Ever notice how you can go most the day without getting sideways... No, can't say that I have :lol:

Looks like a great day out.

[nigelp]

FYI - GreerADV has been involved in an accident - info http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1449553#post1449553