Makiro track adventure ride, 10 February [Archive]

pampa

4th February 2008, 22:21

If wheather allows it ...
(Wheather according to metservice should be fine

Sun 10 Dry. Light winds.
http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=farmwairarapa
:devil2:)

... 'KSlider' suggested to do the Makiro track on Sunday 10.02.2008, starting 9:30 AM at Caltex rimutaka. If there is someone not coming from Wgtn I guess could join us somewhere else ...

There is going to be some ride to be done, so be prepared :crazy:.

Anybody keen is welcome ... :slap: with a so called adventure motorbike of course, whatever that means

Cause I'm "the new one" to this stuff, relatively speaking anyway (some may say I just don't learn). I'll let the ones that knows to detail how the heck to get anywhere close that track.

Reference to rides in the past so you can see what is all about:
here: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149226&page=1
here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/archive/index.php/t-31844.html
here: http://oscar.smugmug.com/gallery/1623437
here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=31844

Cheers,
Pampa

marks

5th February 2008, 17:59

bastards........

bart

5th February 2008, 20:53

I might be in. Coming from the north though.

Balrog

5th February 2008, 22:46

I'm in ( body permitting )

Howie

8th February 2008, 17:33

Is this ride still happening? if so I could be interested in coming along.

merv

8th February 2008, 17:37

Sorry I've got to miss this one - work trip calls.

OV Lander

8th February 2008, 18:03

Zukin

8th February 2008, 19:35

How do you guys reckon it would suit an 'off tar seal virgin' with MT90 rubber? Also, looks like a good chance of showers for much of the day - does this make a difference?

http://www.metvuw.co.nz/forecast/2008020800/rain-nzni-2008020800-54.gif

Each to their own, you could be a good rider but I would suggest to ride some other "less challenging" tracks first.

This track is not too bad (but it can be), but last time we had an "off tar seal" virgin and they really struggled
But as always the other riders helped them out ok :):2thumbsup

Just my thoughts
Scott

K slider

8th February 2008, 20:16

[QUOTE=Howie;1417599]Is this ride still happening? if so I could be interested in coming along.[/

Yes its on unless very wet.
see you there.

K slider

8th February 2008, 20:38

OV Lander could be nasty if damp as the track has deep clay ruts described by Aslan as a tramping track could be hard going on a 190Kg bike

.We do Gravel rides regularly so you are welcome to come along and get some practice just PM Aslan, Pampa,Busa Jim or myself we can organize something .

Have a look at the Capitol coast adventure as this is a great ride and well worth the effort.
Cheers Pete

bart

8th February 2008, 20:56

I'll be in if it doesn't piss down.

Had a nosey around the north end the other day. Quite overgrowen, but OK. Could be a struggle for novices or big bikes.

See this post
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=66599&page=3

Where do we meet.

Howie

8th February 2008, 21:51

Each to their own, you could be a good rider but I would suggest to ride some other "less challenging" tracks first.

This track is not too bad (but it can be), but last time we had an "off tar seal" virgin and they really struggled
But as always the other riders helped them out ok :):2thumbsup

Just my thoughts
Scott

Hmm Thats got me wondering if I should come, I'm not a off tar seal virgin, but wouldn't describe myseelf as a good dirt rider. I have been over the Porika from the Rotoroa end, and also over the track from New creek to Denniston down south recently, How does it compare to them?

pampa

8th February 2008, 23:28

Hmm Thats got me wondering if I should come, I'm not a off tar seal virgin, but wouldn't describe myseelf as a good dirt rider. I have been over the Porika from the Rotoroa end, and also over the track from New creek to Denniston down south recently, How does it compare to them?

I'd say you can give it a crack, there is always time to turn around and go back if you feel uneasy, the track seems intimidating :blink: or whatever. I'm not a good of road rider at all, and have started just 4/6 months ago but with the help and patience of others managed do some nice stuff :D.

Haven't ride on the other Island yet so cannot provide any useful comparison tho

Zukin

9th February 2008, 07:20

Hmm Thats got me wondering if I should come, I'm not a off tar seal virgin, but wouldn't describe myseelf as a good dirt rider. I have been over the Porika from the Rotoroa end, and also over the track from New creek to Denniston down south recently, How does it compare to them?

Its not as steep as Porika, just tight and windy and very overgrown.
I am not the best off road rider either, but this is a track that will sharpen your skills:2thumbsup
There are some ruts in the centre of the track that sometimes you have to get into, and sometimes you have to avoid

See this thread for some images that will show you what it is like :2thumbsup
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=46457&page=7

Cheers Scott

OV Lander

9th February 2008, 08:18

We do Gravel rides regularly so you are welcome to come along and get some practice just PM Aslan, Pampa,Busa Jim or myself we can organize something.

I suspected from the photos elsewhere that this one might not be the ideal entry. A pity really, 'cos this Sunday is the first full free day I've had in ages.

I still have a lot of off-seal skills to learn and would really appreciate a day or two with you guys to get me started with these skills.

If there is anybody out there happy to invest time in a gravel novice this Sunday, then I'd really appreciate it!

Cheers - Giles

rob8888

9th February 2008, 09:41

Hmm Thats got me wondering if I should come, I'm not a off tar seal virgin, but wouldn't describe myseelf as a good dirt rider. I have been over the Porika from the Rotoroa end, and also over the track from New creek to Denniston down south recently, How does it compare to them?

Hi Mate
If you've done those two tracks then I don't think you should have any worries about coming along. If it's wet then I'd say we'd all be having fun (esp. Jim on the big beemer - actually he seems to have too much fun - not necessarily while it's happening though - but basks in the glory later :bleh:), and the more hands the better too. And there's always the choice to turn back. The more the merrier.
Rob

Balrog

9th February 2008, 09:49

... If it's wet then I'd say we'd all be having fun (esp. Jim on the big beemer - actually he seems to have too much fun - not necessarily while it's happening though - but basks in the glory later :bleh:), ...
Rob

lol, it also helps with someone like Rob going
Harden up ya big pussy, you'll get back up there easy as :laugh:

Balrog

9th February 2008, 10:00

I'm trying to explain to MagicFairy that my backs not well enough to do housework
but is ok to ride the Makiro.

Shes not buying it

:doctor:

rob8888

9th February 2008, 10:17

I'm trying to explain to MagicFairy that my backs not well enough to do housework
but is ok to ride the Makiro.

Shes not buying it

:doctor:

Just tell her that we'll take good care of you :banana:

magicfairy

9th February 2008, 10:45

Just tell her that we'll take good care of you :banana:

It's the "not doing housework" I'm not buying :mad:

I'd never stop him going for a ride, he loves that big bike, even when it's on it's side in the mud. Well maybe not always then, he has been known to put the boot in when she's down.

pampa

9th February 2008, 11:56

So we meet at caltex 9:30, but is anybody going to be at a different place (coming from the north maybe)? We should agree on time and place to avoid innecessary wait. My phone is o21-54o-247.

bart

9th February 2008, 15:33

pampa

9th February 2008, 16:34

Which caltex are you talking about. There are a few of them around.

I'm coming from the north, so what time shall we meet in Pahiatua. 11ish?

Right, I'd better go and start wrestling with my back tyre.

I was talking about the one on the first post, Caltex rimutaka (SH2). Regarding the time I'm not sure cause don't know how long it will take to us (first time for me doing it) but surely some of the other guys should be able to answer that.

K slider

10th February 2008, 21:19

Well we met at Caltex Rimutaka at 9.30,Busa Jim Pampa Rob888 Howie and myself headed over the hill about 9.50 to stop for gas at Pahiatua where we were to meet Bart at 11.30,the weather was claging in a bit so at 11.50 we opted to make a start.
We were soon at the start, time to lower tyre pressure as it was now damp.the bush was a bit overgrown making it hard to see the ruts ,as usual I dropped my bike first on a silly hump between 2 deep ruts but the boys soon arrived to help turn the bike right way up, I don't know why Dakars always end with handlebars lower than the wheels. The big GS had to be manhandled out of some head deep ruts but we were soon out and on our way to Wahi Falls.This is a great piece of road, excellent for power sliding ay Robb.
On the way to the Falls a display of unorthodox cornering caused a small accident, I didn't know what my injuries were until I was in the shower and my little finger went up me nose while I was washing my face, what was that i thought only to find my finger was bent down and had no feeling in it,so I suppose it will off to the quack if it doesn't improve in a couple of days any way we got to the falls which were a bit dry and something was dead so we didn't linger, from there we had a quick ride to Pongoroa and onto Masterton via Alfredton then home.
Feel free to add gory details and photos if you wish guys

bart

10th February 2008, 21:36

[QUOTE=bart;1417933]I'll be in if it doesn't piss down.QUOTE]

Sorry guys. It pissed down so I didn't make it. Maybe I should have let you know.

Anyway, sounds like you had fun.

Howie

10th February 2008, 21:48

Well I arrived late to Rimutex, but the others were still there, glad I made it otherwise it might have been mistaken for a BMW ride. K slider has already described most of the route, so I won't add a lot apart from that the KLR also had a lie down on the track, but no harm done apart from a slightly sore wrist, thanks for the help picking it up. It was good to meet you guys.

Balrog

10th February 2008, 22:40

Great ride guys, sorry we missed you Bart.
Heres a few pics and the usual waffle :)

<ul>
<li>Caltext Rimutaka.
Rob8888, Pampa, K slider ready to go</li>
<li>Setting tyre pressures etc at the beginning of the Makiro</li>
<li>The start of the Mikiro track</li>
<li>1st re-group</li>
<li>Howie dodges the tree, while Rob8888 prays to the god of powerslides.
( who wasn't listening :) )</li>
<li>Tight squeeze on the track</li>
</ul>

Balrog

10th February 2008, 22:44

<ul>
<li>Hmmmmm, get tangled in the flax or cut to bits on the toi toi</li>
<li>Pampa arrives at a re-group</li>
<li>A wide part of the track</li>
<li>Rob8888 in the long grass</li>
<li>Track shot</li>
<li>Howie approaching a re-group. Some of us are walking and others
now have some more mud on then :)</li>
</ul>

Balrog

10th February 2008, 22:49

<ul>
<li>A Makiro Gem. Pampa is standing in a nice knee deep rut.
Pays to keep an eye out for these little suckers</li>
<li>Track shot</li>
<li>Rob trying to put some fluids back in. It was hot and muggy at this stage</li>
<li>Its a bit more overgrown than I remember</li>
<li>Nice deep rut on the left. Nice steep drop on the right. ( those are the tops of tall plants ).
I fell off here, trying to get out of that rut. Front wheel did it, back wheel tried to kill me.</li>
<li>Helping Howie out after another Rut attack. By this stage K slider and I had
already had similar experiences. Rob and Pampa where saving up :)</li>
</ul>

Balrog

10th February 2008, 22:57

<ul>
<li>Great scenery here. This is what you can see if you look over the edge
of the track.</li>
<li>Walking back after helping someone out.</li>
<li>We're out, anyone game for a hill climb?</li>
<li>On the way to Waihi falls</li>
<li>So how did Rob8888 get 90 degrees to the road?</li>
<li>By doing this.
Bloody spectacular rob. And he was decent enough to do
it right in front of Pampa and I. :)</li>
</ul>

Balrog

10th February 2008, 23:03

<ul>
<li>Just after the bit of unorthodox cornering.
Pampa is now winning the "who can damage their bike the most competition"</li>
<li>Waihi Falls</li>
<li>We actually had to walk nearly 200 meters to get here. </li>
<li>The Rimutaka awaits.</li>
</ul>

Fantastic day guys.

:stoogie:

NordieBoy

11th February 2008, 09:23

Looks like a bit of fun was had by all.

You barstards.

K slider

11th February 2008, 09:36

Thanks for the pics Jim, what do mean damage his bike competition. Shame we didnt get a shot of mating Dakars.

rob8888

11th February 2008, 10:28

Don't know if anyone is ever going to want to join our trips. After this trip and http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=61376

BTW, I thought I was getting pretty good at those powerslides too! There's always a limit eh! But she only got me off on the 4th flick!

pampa

11th February 2008, 12:30

I'm sure that Howie won't :nono: join us again. Anyway thanks for the ride and help when needed it was fun and it was a very nice ride forgetting the carnage ... tho ... we'll c how much it costs.

Visa advertisement usually states something like:
-u can buy a BMW :done:
-u can buy your gear :done:
-going for an adventure in the Makairo track with your mates is priceless <_<

This case would be something like:
-u can buy a BMW
-u can buy your gear
-going for an adventure in the Makairo track with your mates will be blody expensive :stupid:

But hey it was an adventure after all, wasn't it?

I have a few pics worth looking I'll post 'em later today

Balrog

11th February 2008, 19:36

- Where we went
- Google earth 4.2 kmz file of the Makiro track

Few useless facts :whocares:
Trip Odom: 443ks
Moving Time: 06:57
Stopped: 05:14
Moving Average: 63.8kph
Overall Average: 36.3kph
Tired and Hungry: 96%

offrd

11th February 2008, 19:58

Oooooooh that looks like fun!:woohoo:

So many tracks to ride, So much of my time working!

Why can't we have 5 day weekends and 2 day weeks!

Good one guys!

Aslan

11th February 2008, 20:48

K Slider et al - you guys obviously had fun. The Makiro is a testing little track eh BusaJim?

Glad you all had fun - cheers Aslan :2thumbsup

marks

11th February 2008, 20:55

Glad you all enjoyed yourselves...

if you pillocks ever want to do this again let me know ....

pampa

11th February 2008, 21:10

So what do I have here a few pics of the guys riding, it was only matter of avoiding the rots, altho was difficult to choose which ones :eek:

1. K Slider working the track
2. and succeeding ( this time :no:)
3. Paul doing the job
4. Panoramic "the guys having a rest"

pampa

11th February 2008, 21:15

So we kept going the rain was increasing the track was getting wet, the grass was overgrown ...

1. K Slider after recovering the bike
2. A view from afar
3. BusaJim showing how to do a power slide in a 1.5m wide track ... :lol: no wait a second I'm not too sure that was the case
4. A nice view of the track, :mad: u r not having double vision :calm:

pampa

11th February 2008, 21:32

Some more stuff

1. A view of the valey further down the track
2. At the other end (similar to BusaJim already posted)
3. Me Helping Rob :woohoo:

Aslan

12th February 2008, 06:45

nice pics Pampa - thanks for posting.

It's obvious to me that with the track becoming overgrown - not enough of us a taking up the Makiro Challenge - often enough - I've done it in winter for each of the past 2 years. :headbang:

Balrog

12th February 2008, 07:25

bart

12th February 2008, 21:26

Nice one guys. Looks like you had fun.

It's always overgrowen at the end of summer. Winter and spring are the best, though a little more sloppy.

When I had a look the other day, it looked like no one had been through for a while.

Howie

17th February 2008, 00:23

well I finally got around to uploading my pictures from my camera, so thought I'd post them up.

Howie

17th February 2008, 00:35

and here's a few more from the middle of the track.

Balrog

17th February 2008, 11:09

Thanks for the pics Howie :niceone:

marks

17th February 2008, 12:28

is the track fairly obvious?

I'm thinking of heading up for a look at the end of the month for a look-see

cheers

Mark

pampa

17th February 2008, 13:26

and here's a few more from the middle of the track.

Nice pics, thanks

pampa

17th February 2008, 13:28

is the track fairly obvious?

I'm thinking of heading up for a look at the end of the month for a look-see

cheers

Mark
Obvious to find u mean? Yeap, if you can get up to the Makiro road is easy, plus the track doesn't have any deviation so no problems in there either (if u take a deviation u r in problems, drop is high).

Cheers

Balrog

17th February 2008, 14:10

is the track fairly obvious?

I'm thinking of heading up for a look at the end of the month for a look-see

cheers

Mark

Hey Mark

I could be wrong :scratch:, but I thought there was a route choice we got on the track.
At one point I thought we got to a Y intersection,
One track heading down to our left and the other off to our right.
We took the left hand track.

:yes:

bart

17th February 2008, 17:25

Hey Mark

I could be wrong :scratch:, but I thought there was a route choice we got on the track.
At one point I thought we got to a Y intersection,
One track heading down to our left and the other off to our right.
We took the left hand track.

:yes:

The right hand track is a dead end after a couple of hundred metres. Apparently there used to be a hut there years ago. My old man used to go hunting in there about a thousand years ago.

cooneyr

18th February 2008, 08:28

cooneyr

18th February 2008, 10:01

Just put the Makiro track on the advroutes site. Have I got the description about right? Is there any access issues i.e. do you need permission etc?

Cheers R

twotyred

18th February 2008, 11:00

Balrog

18th February 2008, 12:00

I've just "stolen" Jims KMZ file of the route. I'll have ago at putting it up on my new web site advroutes.org.nz (http://advroutes.org.nz) as my first North Island track :)

I'm guessing that a basic description of the route would be "muddy rutted dirt surfaced track. Knobbly tyres recommended". Also guessing it fits in the Difficult group?

Time for me to start trolling KB for old KMZ/KML files :D

Cheers R

Hey Ryan

If you're interested I have the kmz ( or gpx if you prefer ) file that covers the whole trip we did.
I just put in the Makiro track as the server only allows very tiny
kmz files to be uploaded ( for some reason it only allows a 4k kmz file )

You're probably not interested in the whole trip up from Welly but maybe the
extra bits from the Tui brewery to the start of the track might be useful.

Let me know, if you're keen and I'll email you the extra bits :)

Jim

cooneyr

18th February 2008, 12:43

Hey Ryan

If you're interested I have the kmz ( or gpx if you prefer ) file that covers the whole trip we did.
I just put in the Makiro track as the server only allows very tiny
kmz files to be uploaded ( for some reason it only allows a 4k kmz file )

You're probably not interested in the whole trip up from Welly but maybe the
extra bits from the Tui brewery to the start of the track might be useful.

Let me know, if you're keen and I'll email you the extra bits :)

Jim

See this thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=67403) .I need to make it clear on the advroutes site that I dont really want the whole track for a ride. This means I have to dissect the files for the bits of relevance. This is probably the most time consuming part of adding a new route. Also because I know very little about the north island tracks I'm not sure that I can will even be able to do it.

What I really want is just the route itself i.e. basically where you turn into the route to where you turn off it. I know this description is a little vague but if people can navigate to the "start" of the track (which ever end they are starting at) using the roads shown by Google Maps then I dont want those roads. I need to keep file sizes minimal so that the page loads reasonably quickly. At the moment the plan is to have all routes showing when the page is loaded but I may have to work around this later on some how.

Cheers R