EASTER 250cc TWO Day Tour Up North

[TOTO]

SEE YOU ALL SHELL WESTGATE FRIDAY 8:00 AM

RESERVATIONS FOR ACCOMODATION CLOSED !!!
We have 16 people signed up: Badger8, ChocolateWheels, Drider87, Jacko2, jade, Just beGiNing 250, klyong82, Macstar, mapsanji, Nagash, pocketcracker, seamus81, sinister^, TOTO, glice, and an unknown friend of "Just beGiNing 250"





UPDATE 5: Accomodation Booked for 16 people.
Friday 21st - Main Street Lodge - 09-408 1275. 235 Commerce St. Kaitaia. ~$25 pp
Saturday 22nd - Bunkdown Lodge 09-438 8886 - 23 Otaika Rd Whangarei. Charge will be $25 per person.

UPDATE 4: LINKS FOR THE THREE DAYS OF RIDING:
DAY 1 - http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=2882804986013474937,-35.951930,173.892490%3B5297278540410515841,-35.558440,173.418330%3B9755454117483096268,-35.397250,173.810140&saddr=cellar+ct&daddr=SH+12+%40-35.951930,+173.892490+to:SH+12+%40-35.558440,+173.418330+to:Guy+Rd+%40-35.397250,+173.810140+to:-35.110922,173.254395&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=4&sz=8&via=1,2,3&sll=-35.472973,173.818817&sspn=3.261064,5.108643&ie=UTF8&z=8
DAY 2 - http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=14900671772286100973,-35.095029,173.772671%3B2747458027668613355,-35.296346,173.956127%3B17527970109363294852,-35.558846,173.831131%3B10012690047862028226,-35.710200,174.313220&saddr=cape+reinga&daddr=SH+10+%40-35.095029,+173.772671+to:SH+10+%40-35.296346,+173.956127+to:Mangakahia+Rd+%40-35.558846,+173.831131+to:Western+Hills+Dr+%40-35.710200,+174.313220&sll=-35.307281,173.73642&sspn=0.816988,1.277161&ie=UTF8&z=9
DAY 3 - http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=17652384416089703301,-36.398850,174.660410%3B9075381488682820222,-36.476842,174.519423%3B2540380306943260401,-36.820250,174.604840&saddr=whangarei&daddr=-35.92242,173.864136+to:Brown+Rd+%40-36.398850,+174.660410+to:Komokoriki+Hill+Rd+%40-36.476842,+174.519423+to:SH+16+%40-36.820250,+174.604840&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=9&via=1,2,3&sll=-36.394757,174.086609&sspn=1.611713,2.554321&ie=UTF8&z=9

UPDATE 3: Weather looks to be Good for the tour. TOUR WILL START ON FRIDAY MORNING .

UPDATE 2: Picture of TOTO aded, in case you dont know who to look for. Green/white/balck leathers.

UPDATE 1: The Tour has been Changed to THREE DAY Tour instead of Two Day tour.
DAY 1 - Auckland to Kaitaia.
Day 2 - Kaitaia to Whangarei.
Day 3 - from WHANGAREI to Auckland.


Hello Bikers.

WHAT: EJ and I(TOTO) are organising a TWO DAY TOUR up north.:banana:
As most of you know Easter this year is on 21st (easter friday) , 22nd, and 23rd (easter Sunday) March. So we have decided to do a two day tour during that time, as we hope more people would be able to join us. Depending on weather forcast which will be available in the last week prior to the tour the tour will leave either on 21st (friday), 22nd (saturday) or an unlikely but POSSIBLE option on 23rd (sunday), and coming back the day after. This will be a Two day RIDING tour which means that we will be mostly riding, only stopping for gas/toilet and lunch and dinner and sleep.

WHO:Everyone is welcome to join regardless of the bike size or bike type. Please note that you need to be comfourtable and confident on the open road and confident in your bike. It would suck if your bike just dies somewhere.

SPEED:
we will not be going into licence loosing speeds, but you must be able to keep 100 - 110k on the open road. If falks on bigger bikes do decide to join us (Most welcome), you can overtake leader if you feel bored but please bear in mind that if we loose you due to you being so incredibly fast and we can't catch up with you, you will be responsible for finding your own way around.

PLAN:
DAY 1 - Meeting at SHELL WESTGATE at 8:00 and leaving SHARP at 8:30. Taking SH16 via Kaukapkapa, Welsford, making our way to SH12 via Dargaville having LUNCH there. Staying on SH12 , we may stop to see the biggest tree in NZ - the Lord of The Forest ,and after making our way to Kaikohe. After that we take SH1 and all the way up to Kaitaia. Sleep in backpackers in Kaitaia.

DAY 2 - Depending on weather We may make our way to Cape Reinga Leaving at 7am and getting back to Kaitaia by about 11:30. If there are people who are not keen on 20km GRAVEL to the Cape and 20km GRAVEL on the way back they can wait in Kaitaia and when the cape reinga returns we leave together. You are also welcome to leave by yourselves before that group returns but you MUST let us know so we do not look and wait for you.
After that taking SH10 all the way down and then making our way BACK to Kaikohe. From there taking a road that i'm not sure about the name at this moment whick will take us trough great forest places and eventually Twin Bridges ( a Majic Place). and eventually making our way to SH14 and Whangarey. Then Depending on how we are with time, weather conditions, and general stamina we will deside do we just keep on SH1 to Auckland, or we turn on to SH16 in welsford or if there are some brave ones we may even do Woodcocks Rd from Warkworth just for fun. Its all gonna be decided on the day. And eventually We make our way back to our warm showers and Beds in Auckland.

THE RIDE:
Ride will be catered for which means that we will Have a Leader and TEC (Tail End Charlie). TEC is the last one in the group and. The leader will signal to the second person behind him whoever that be at the time to stay and signal the corner to the others untill the TEC shows up at which point the person painting the corner will make his way in front of the TEC.
We accept volunteers for TEC, it doesn't have to be the same person the whole ride. We can decide on one TEC for one part of the ride and another person for TEC another part. This will be decided in the morning but please volunteers here so we know what to expect. Mobile number will be exchanged in the morning. If you need to comunicate with someone in the group in case of a crash you should send a TEXT MESSAGE instead of calling as I beleave noone can answer when riding.

SITUATIONS:
If you happen to be behind the TEC you are in the wrong spot, you must be in front of the tec at all times. TEC must wait for everyone in the group to be in front of him/her.

In case of a bin/crash (god please look after us), stop where its safe to stop - away from kerbs and roads and be visible. First thing you need to do is go on the side of the road and slow down the traffic coming to the scene of the bin so they do not run biker over. After that make sure biker is ok and if needed call emergency services. TEXT the leader what has happened and he will be in contact.

Both EJ and I (TOTO) will be carying Tyre Puncture repair Kits, hope we wont need them but better safe than sorry. I will be carrying a first aid kit aswell. :doctor:

High Visibility vests are encouraged.

Tricks, Stunts, stupidity on the road and anything endangering anyone is NOT ENCOURAGED and if you are being a dick on the road you will be asked to leave. :spanking: :Playnice:

Ride your own pace, and leave your ego at home. Dont try to prove how you can keep up with faster riders by going outside your limits. That is likely to make you crash and hence ruin the trip for everyone.

If your insurance company has a towing service make sure you KNOW THE NUMBER of that service and the number of your insurance company.

make sure you carry some cash with you, coz sometimes the plastic card thingies do not work properly.:yes:

Will post pic with a map of the tour soon so you have a visual what we are doing.

IMPORTANT:
Please sign up for this event so we know how many people we are attending. Link for Signing up ---> http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=1588.


Keep an eye on this thread for updates. :niceone:

EDIT: Maps added For Meeting at Shell Westgate and meeting in Wellsford.

[Nagash]

Shall see you out there :devil2:

[deanohit]

Not in for this one as I'll be doin the CCC next month, but have you an EJ practised using your tyre repair kits? And are they for tube or tubeless tyres?

Good luck with the ride guys!

[TOTO]

Not in for this one as I'll be doin the CCC next month, but have you an EJ practised using your tyre repair kits? And are they for tube or tubeless tyres?

Good luck with the ride guys!


Mine is for tubeless tyres, I don't know about EJ.

Good on you for doing the CCC :niceone:

[Cr1MiNaL]

Me and 3-4 other guys n gals may be in for this one. We were planning on heading north / east cape anyway for a sleep out under the stars... see attached pic. Cant take too many but I'll ask a few on the ride if they want to join us for the overnighter... well regroup anyhow for the ride down. Will fix my radar gear by then too. Not that well need it as the 6 will be packed up like a tourer. C u all soon.

[TOTO]

Me and 3-4 other guys n gals may be in for this one. We were planning on heading north / east cape anyway for a sleep out under the stars... see attached pic. Cant take too many but I'll ask a few on the ride if they want to join us for the overnighter... well regroup anyhow for the ride down. Will fix my radar gear by then too. Not that well need it as the 6 will be packed up like a tourer. C u all soon.

Sound all good to me. keep us posted. :niceone:

[TOTO]

Also , if someone wants to join us just for a day trip - lets say to Dargaville,have fish and chips with us and then get back to Auckland by themselves, that is cool with us. Please let us know if this is what you are planning to do.

[deanohit]

Tricks, Stunts, stupidity on the road and anything endangering anyone is NOT ENCOURAGED and if you are being a dick on the road you will be asked to leave. :spanking: :Playnice:

So no stoppies by EJ then huh? :dodge:

[TOTO]

So no stoppies by EJ then huh? :dodge:

EJ's past is coming to haunt him :laugh:

[HungusMaximist]

This could work out for me, but will have to see about the gravel part as I am ant so keen on gravel on my fairings!

Good to see old Raj is up!

[EJK]

What was I gonna say.... oh thats right...

Accomodation: Maybe staying at a Kaitaia backpackers for those who wants to shelter under a roof than stars :)

Last time when I went there, they had free BBQ grill hire :D Rock!

Edit: I am "no-go" if my bike problem cannot be solved by then...

[HungusMaximist]

What was I gonna say.... oh thats right...

Accomodation: Maybe staying at a Kaitaia backpackers for those who wants to shelter under a roof than stars :)

Last time when I went there, they had free BBQ grill hire :D Rock!

Edit: I am "no-go" if my bike problem cannot be solved by then...

My 750 is still up for offers! :msn-wink:

[EJK]

Can I borrow it then? :laugh:

[sinister^]

I'm keen!, add me in! Could someone post a screenshot of where SHELL WESTGATE is.

[TOTO]

I'm keen!, add me in! Could someone post a screenshot of where SHELL WESTGATE is.



Hey Glad you are keen.

You must register yourself, here is the link (register on the bottom) ---> http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=1588


and here is a map of shell westgate ...

P.S. I may have gotten a bit carried away with the arrows :)

[sinister^]

Would it be possible If I met you guys somewhere on the way such as highway 16. It would be pointless me going all the way down there, then coming back up.

[TOTO]

Would it be possible If I met you guys somewhere on the way such as highway 16. It would be pointless me going all the way down there, then coming back up.

I beleave should be ok. Pm Me where exactly in Timbuktu you are and we'll see what we can do. :yes:

[sinister^]

Yeah well, I've got a FXR150. I'll still keep up with you 250's easy peazy. I'm in Whangaparaoa lol.

Where do you think would be best for me to meet you guys?
I've also got another friend that might be able to come on his 250, he still has to check with his work for leave.

[TOTO]

Yeah well, I've got a FXR150. I'll still keep up with you 250's easy peazy. I'm in Whangaparaoa lol.

Where do you think would be best for me to meet you guys?
I've also got another friend that might be able to come on his 250, he still has to check with his work for leave.


Hey sinister^ Just looking on the map, I beleave the easiest place to meet us would be Kawkapakapa or Wellsford on that petrol station where SH16 and SH1 meet. Not sure is it Caltex or Mobil. No long stop dou so you guys must be on time wherever you decide is better for you. Meeting time to be confirmed closer to the date.

[seamus81]

I think its a mobil, checked it on yellow pages.

[TOTO]

I think its a mobil, checked it on yellow pages.

Man you are fast :2thumbsup

[Gubb]

There's a Shell where the end of SH16, and SH1 meet, and a Mobil a little further up the road.

:nod:

[TOTO]

There's a Shell where the end of SH16, and SH1 meet, and a Mobil a little further up the road.

:nod:

Hubba Gubba does this mean you are interested in joining us ...


Everyone say NO to the confussion. thats why we have maps.

Here is the map for meeting in Petrol station in Wellsford if someone wants to do that. we gonna stop there for a bit of fuel anyway.

Time for arival to be confirmed ...

[The Pastor]

come back down on the beach, its loads of fun :)

[Gubb]

Hubba Gubba does this mean you are interested in joining us ...


Everyone say NO to the confussion. thats why we have maps.

Here is the map for meeting in Petrol station in Wellsford if someone wants to do that. we gonna stop there for a bit of fuel anyway.

Time for arival to be confirmed ...

Won't be able to join you overnight, but should be along for the F&C's.

[discotex]

Hmmm might be able to make it. Hopefully at least to Dargaville then up through Waipoua forest. Might have to head back to Dargaville then depending if I'm staying there for Easter.

That road through the forest looks like insane fun on a bike. There's like 2 straight bits of road in over 20km. Pity about the leaves and campervans everywhere!

[shingo]

This is so tempting, i might have to join you guys, pending time off work and uni workload.

Oh and that gas station you guys are talking about is a Caltex. Toto, i'm surprised you can't remember this considering the number of times we've stopped there :Pokey:

[TOTO]

This is so tempting, i might have to join you guys, pending time off work and uni workload.

Oh and that gas station you guys are talking about is a Caltex. Toto, i'm surprised you can't remember this considering the number of times we've stopped there :Pokey:

I know man , My brain ...ammm...well...it has many things in it those days so I'm forgiven. :bleh:

lol So it is caltex then.

Hope you can make it :niceone:

[bikerboy011]

I might be keen!

[TOTO]

I might be keen!

Yeeha, one more cowboy for the rodeo ...:clap:

[Nagash]

Yeeha, one more cowboy for the rodeo ...:clap:

No, wait! He's got another CBR.. been embarrased enough by one of those things today..

Unless they don't make CBR's like they used to any more?

[@mmie]

Hey you guys enjoy your selves, I did northland in two days over new years it was awesome and some top riding back down the east coast. I wont be making the trip north as i'm planning to do the east cape opotiki to gisborne via da coast then hopefully continue down coast to welly then back up the west coast, it should be a fun four days!! If anyone else is keen then PM me, it will be a camping trip so you will need a tent.
Hope you guys have fun!

[discotex]

Hey you guys enjoy your selves, I did northland in two days over new years it was awesome and some top riding back down the east coast. I wont be making the trip north as i'm planning to do the east cape opotiki to gisborne via da coast then hopefully continue down coast to welly then back up the west coast, it should be a fun four days!! If anyone else is keen then PM me, it will be a camping trip so you will need a tent.
Hope you guys have fun!

In 4 days. Holy shit that's a lot of km/day.

Can just imagine a tent on the back of my CBR :lol: She's not exactly suited to touring. Would probably need new knees after a trip like that.

[TOTO]

Hey you guys enjoy your selves, I did northland in two days over new years it was awesome and some top riding back down the east coast. I wont be making the trip north as i'm planning to do the east cape opotiki to gisborne via da coast then hopefully continue down coast to welly then back up the west coast, it should be a fun four days!! If anyone else is keen then PM me, it will be a camping trip so you will need a tent.
Hope you guys have fun!

Thanks. take heaps of pics to show us ok ?

[@mmie]

Ya that is the one plus with the cruiser, dats about it through.

I'll try remember to take some photos. Not sure is any one else is going or whether it is just Shane & I should be good thought.

[@mmie]

In 4 days. Holy shit that's a lot of km/day.

Can just imagine a tent on the back of my CBR :lol: She's not exactly suited to touring. Would probably need new knees after a trip like that.

Or at least new sliders!!!

[discotex]

Or at least new sliders!!!

Good call! :headbang:

Prolly eat a whole set of tyres too.

[@mmie]

Yes, new tyres hmm, I have just gotten a new back tyre about 400kms ago so it will be nice and worn in when I return :clap:

[EJK]

Get my bike fixed and I'm in lol

[sinister^]

Get my bike fixed and I'm in lol

You got the same bike me, whats wrong with it?

[Badger8]

Damn, how did i just see this now?!
Tis very tempting indeed, just hope the porr ol ginny can keep up!
i shall have to see a little closer to the time if i can make it. Apparently i'm working in Fiji next week, and down at Kawerau the week after! :shit:

[TOTO]

Damn, how did i just see this now?!
Tis very tempting indeed, just hope the porr ol ginny can keep up!
i shall have to see a little closer to the time if i can make it. Apparently i'm working in Fiji next week, and down at Kawerau the week after! :shit:

Will you be working on Easter too Badger ? Hope you can make it.

[Badger8]

Will you be working on Easter too Badger ? Hope you can make it.

will just depend on when i get back / when i have to take off. will see then i guess!

[Choco]

Sorry for my lateness folks!
Are there still places open? I'm not too sure on my plan for that weekend but I'm VERY VERY VERY keen! :yes:

[Nagash]

Send in the Gns!

What's booking like at the backpackers?

Any fees?

[EJK]

Send in the Gns!

What's booking like at the backpackers?

Any fees?

Last time when I went there, I paid $25. Other backpackers will be around that price so be prepared lol

[Nagash]

We are allowed to just sleep in the street though right? :blip:

[EJK]

We are allowed to just sleep in the street though right? :blip:

Share booz wit da local bumz :drinknsin

lol

[TOTO]

Share booz wit da local bumz :drinknsin

lol

hahahahahahaha

Yea that will be fun. Drunk dangerous sex in the bushes with strangers to top up a bike trip. What more could you want ...:sick:

I aint sleeping on no streets people ! :nono:

[TOTO]

Sorry for my lateness folks!
Are there still places open? I'm not too sure on my plan for that weekend but I'm VERY VERY VERY keen! :yes:

Your plans are SET ...you are coming with us :cool:

[Choco]

Your plans are SET ...you are coming with us :cool:

DONE! Make room, for the GN is coming through :D
Badger you have to come now or I'll be all lonely and slow at the back :lol:

[Choco]

Hey TOTO have you got that helmet cam you were looking at yet?
Be a great time to try it out

[Badger8]

DONE! Make room, for the GN is coming through :D
Badger you have to come now or I'll be all lonely and slow at the back :lol:

Damn, i'll have to come now! Fly the GN flag high and proud! :D
Sounds like i should be landing back in the country by thursday, so should be keen! :woohoo:
I'll volunteer for TEC if i do make it, i'll probly end up there anyways :laugh:

[EJK]

GNs rock man! I can tell you guys some Myths or Legendary Story about the GNs :yes:

[TOTO]

Hey TOTO have you got that helmet cam you were looking at yet?
Be a great time to try it out

Haven't bought it yet. My bike will need a service next week so I'll get the cama bit later on. You will have your chance to be a movie star dont worry :yeah:

[EJK]

Haven't bought it yet. My bike will need a service next week so I'll get the cama bit later on. You will have your chance to be a movie star dont worry :yeah:

Also a photo model :yes:

I'll bring my new camera :) (If I can come that is....) :crazy:

[Choco]

Damn, i'll have to come now! Fly the GN flag high and proud! :D
Sounds like i should be landing back in the country by thursday, so should be keen! :woohoo:
I'll volunteer for TEC if i do make it, i'll probly end up there anyways :laugh:

I can finally match my skills against someone with the same bike as me :rockon:

For TEC we can probably take shifts as we will be right next to each other through most of it.

And all good TOTO, it just means we will have to organize ANOTHER ride to test it out :niceone:

[Choco]

Also a photo model :yes:

I'll bring my new camera :) (If I can come that is....) :crazy:

Whats all this "if" stuff EJ? You HAVE to come. Who will take photos and eat food while their riding if you dont? :weep:

[bikerboy011]

so its on next weekend? around how much money is needed for fuel, food and a night at the pack packers be?

[TOTO]

Whats all this "if" stuff EJ? You HAVE to come. Who will take photos and eat food while their riding if you dont? :weep:

He is right you know EJ. You inspired us all to do the tour and you not coming would be like the we went on a mission to the moon we forgot to take any air with us:eek5:. You MUST come. The force will be with you ...:yes:

[EJK]

so its on next weekend? around how much money is needed for fuel, food and a night at the pack packers be?

Have P~L~E~N~T~Y

Last time I took about $100 cash and $100 in the bank.

Plenty is a good idea (around $300 this time)


He is right you know EJ. You inspired us all to do the tour and you not coming would be like the we went on a mission to the moon we forgot to take any air with us:eek5:. You MUST come. The force will be with you ...:yes:

But my spaceship aint working atm lol

[TOTO]

so its on next weekend? around how much money is needed for fuel, food and a night at the pack packers be?

not next weekend. On the EASTER weekend boy. READ the first post.

We calculated that it shouldnt cost more than 120 bux for fuel. Food - depending on what you eat and how much you eat. Accomodation should be about 25- 25 bux. EJ did you check the backpacker prices ?

EDIT: GNs may only spend like 50 bux for fuel who knows - lucky bastards :yes:

[EJK]

Yep, backpacker price is $25. But if there are like 10 people going, I must make a reserve. Let me know ;)

[Choco]

EDIT: GNs may only spend like 50 bux for fuel who knows - lucky bastards :yes:

How far is the trip (km that is)?
Also on a side note: I was talking to a mate today and we worked out that he earns more money per hour than I can burn riding my bike non-stop for an hour at 100km/hr. That people, rocks.:yes:

[TOTO]

KM ammmm maybe 1200 - 1300 ball part figure. Not sure exactly how to use the calculating thingy on google maps.

[EJK]

My trip was 1100km so this one will be longer... say 1500km?

[Nagash]

One thing about TEC, I reckon Rob (Gunnyrob) had the right idea of having a somewhat faster TEC if someone's keen to hang out at the back. Helps with passing and what not, but it sounds like we're gonna have a pretty big group for this one so it may not matter..

Should be a laugh I reckon, The GN's should go upfront and set the pace :D

[TOTO]

My trip was 1100km so this one will be longer... say 1500km?

well yea somewhere about 1500 then, but who is counting ... 1 2 3 ...:third:

[Choco]

KM ammmm maybe 1200 - 1300 ball part figure. Not sure exactly how to use the calculating thingy on google maps.

1300/ a low average of 27KM/L ..... about 48 litres of fuel... at $1.72 a litre...

so about $83 worth of flammable liquid!
thats about 6 stops for fuel overall as well :D

25 bucks for a bed, chuck in 30 bucks for food and other stuff, i think about $140 should do it!

[EJK]

I don't believe in perfection :D

My 2c

[TOTO]

1300/ a low average of 27KM/L ..... about 48 litres of fuel... at $1.72 a litre...

so about $83 worth of flammable liquid!
thats about 6 stops for fuel overall as well :D

25 bucks for a bed, chuck in 30 bucks for food and other stuff, i think about $140 should do it!

you got the right Idea. I beleave it is always a good idea to have some spare chash with you - just in case. I'd say 200 bux will sort you out. :niceone:

[EJK]

Well who knows? I once went around the Coro Loop with only $30 bux :D (incl. Lunch)

[TOTO]

I don't believe in perfection :D

My 2c

But you are the perfect biker :rolleyes:

[Choco]

Oh I wont JUST take 140 bucks, HECK NO.
I was just throwing a few numbers down to see how big the hole in my pocket is going to be. $200 sounds about right though.

Maybe if I drop my speed and took closer lines around corners.... $100 cape challenge anyone :p

[TOTO]

Oh I wont JUST take 140 bucks, HECK NO.
I was just throwing a few numbers down to see how big the hole in my pocket is going to be. $200 sounds about right though.

Maybe if I drop my speed and took closer lines around corners.... $100 cape challenge anyone :p

You are onto it :niceone:

[Choco]

You are onto it :niceone:

Actually....
If I watch my speed and bring my own food, maybe Angel Gear down some of the steeper hills... hm....
It might not actually be THAT impossible!

[Nagash]

Maybe you could walk it!

Then you'd only have to pay food and a place to stay, or three or four places to stay...

[Badger8]

Maybe if I drop my speed and took closer lines around corners.... $100 cape challenge anyone :p

Totally do-able :D
Sleep under the stars, only expense would be fuel for the beast and food for the... umm... beast :laugh:

[Choco]

I was just having a wee look-see in my Motorcycle Atlas (great wee book) and started thinking that the 2nd days trip is awfully long :mellow:.
I have relatives in Whangarei and might be able to crash there over night or find another cheap backpackers and then take my time on the way back to aucks. Anyone else thinking likewise or am I just being overly careful? just seems to me to be an very long distance to cram into a whole day.

[Badger8]

I was just having a wee look-see in my Motorcycle Atlas (great wee book) and started thinking that the 2nd days trip is awfully long :mellow:.
I have relatives in Whangarei and might be able to crash there over night or find another cheap backpackers and then take my time on the way back to aucks. Anyone else thinking likewise or am I just being overly careful? just seems to me to be an very long distance to cram into a whole day.

i was actually considering doing exactly that. Family is from just north of whanga's, and it's an awful long way to go on my poor little ginny! Might just see how i go on the way up.
Not such a bad distance on them dirty sprotties i guess, or maybe i'm just a softcock too :laugh:

[TOTO]

Interesting. Should we do it a two day or a three day tour ?

Badger8 and ChocolateWheels as you guys point out, it is a long days riding.

So Who prefers TWO DAY TOUR and who prefers THREE DAY TOUR ?

[Choco]

Interesting. Should we do it a two day or a three day tour ?

Badger8 and ChocolateWheels as you guys point out, it is a long days riding.

So Who prefers TWO DAY TOUR and who prefers THREE DAY TOUR ?

I'm keen for three, that way we can do stuff like visit the big tree and have tons of breaks overlooking scenic... things.

[discotex]

I agree it's a long trip. Especially for people not used to long distances. You could be looking at 8 hour days will lead to fatigue which can be dodgy.

Thought about making it 3 days and packing in more twisties TOTO? Say as an example...

Day 1 - Up to Opononi for a nice warm up - 287km (4h 44m) googlemap (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=10621404753905244426,-36.748618,174.544045%3B9684653813226557151,-36.716018,174.488192&saddr=Queen+St,+Auckland,+1010,+New+Zealand&daddr=Old+North+Rd+%40-36.748618,+174.544045+to:Old+North+Rd+%40-36.716018,+174.488192+to:-36.421835,174.448471+to:Opononi,+Northland,+New+Ze aland&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=11&via=1,2,3&sll=-36.394204,174.509583&sspn=0.244855,0.466919&ie=UTF8&ll=-35.995785,174.144287&spn=1.968835,3.735352&z=8). Waipoua is mega twisty so low km won't be a problem.

Day 2 - Opononi to the cape then back to Kawakawa - 446km (6h 1m) googlemap (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=11903980792929446578,-34.443210,172.696890&saddr=Opononi,+Northland,+New+Zealand&daddr=Cape+Reinga+Rd+%40-34.443210,+172.696890+to:-35.07946,173.721313+to:Kawakawa,+Northland,+New+Ze aland&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=9&via=1,2&sll=-35.241133,173.496094&sspn=0.993753,1.867676&ie=UTF8&ll=-34.982753,173.30658&spn=1.993752,3.735352&z=8)

Day 3 - Kawakawa to town via Woodcocks, Old North and Riverhead-Coatsville - 265km (4h 56m) googlemap (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=15563686731430765286,-36.449790,174.568970%3B11739381673618743815,-36.542815,174.460122%3B14765823966494134607,-36.708870,174.478540&saddr=kawakawa,+nz&daddr=Woodcocks+Rd+%40-36.449790,+174.568970+to:Kaipara+Coast+Hwy+%40-36.542815,+174.460122+to:Old+North+Rd+%40-36.708870,+174.478540+to:-36.717972,174.643478+to:Queen+St,+Auckland,+1010,+ New+Zealand&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=4&sz=11&via=1,2,3,4&sll=-36.710816,174.670258&sspn=0.243854,0.466919&ie=UTF8&ll=-36.372645,174.561768&spn=0.979696,1.867676&z=9)

[TOTO]

I agree it's a long trip. Especially for people not used to long distances. You could be looking at 8 hour days will lead to fatigue which can be dodgy.

Thought about making it 3 days and packing in more twisties TOTO? Say as an example...

Day 1 - Up to Opononi for a nice warm up - 287km (4h 44m) googlemap (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=10621404753905244426,-36.748618,174.544045%3B9684653813226557151,-36.716018,174.488192&saddr=Queen+St,+Auckland,+1010,+New+Zealand&daddr=Old+North+Rd+%40-36.748618,+174.544045+to:Old+North+Rd+%40-36.716018,+174.488192+to:-36.421835,174.448471+to:Opononi,+Northland,+New+Ze aland&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=11&via=1,2,3&sll=-36.394204,174.509583&sspn=0.244855,0.466919&ie=UTF8&ll=-35.995785,174.144287&spn=1.968835,3.735352&z=8). Waipoua is mega twisty so low km won't be a problem.

Day 2 - Opononi to the cape then back to Kawakawa - 446km (6h 1m) googlemap (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=11903980792929446578,-34.443210,172.696890&saddr=Opononi,+Northland,+New+Zealand&daddr=Cape+Reinga+Rd+%40-34.443210,+172.696890+to:-35.07946,173.721313+to:Kawakawa,+Northland,+New+Ze aland&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=9&via=1,2&sll=-35.241133,173.496094&sspn=0.993753,1.867676&ie=UTF8&ll=-34.982753,173.30658&spn=1.993752,3.735352&z=8)

Day 3 - Kawakawa to town via Woodcocks, Old North and Riverhead-Coatsville - 265km (4h 56m) googlemap (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=15563686731430765286,-36.449790,174.568970%3B11739381673618743815,-36.542815,174.460122%3B14765823966494134607,-36.708870,174.478540&saddr=kawakawa,+nz&daddr=Woodcocks+Rd+%40-36.449790,+174.568970+to:Kaipara+Coast+Hwy+%40-36.542815,+174.460122+to:Old+North+Rd+%40-36.708870,+174.478540+to:-36.717972,174.643478+to:Queen+St,+Auckland,+1010,+ New+Zealand&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=4&sz=11&via=1,2,3,4&sll=-36.710816,174.670258&sspn=0.243854,0.466919&ie=UTF8&ll=-36.372645,174.561768&spn=0.979696,1.867676&z=9)

Only 287k for the first day ? Too short for me. We can definately make it to kaitaia in one day - no sweat.
Following the oridinal route if we could have a rest at whangarei for a night, and then third day do woodcocks and back home. Thank for your input Disco.

Who is Keen for THREE DAY tour instead of TWO DAY TOUR?

[Nagash]

I'll do the three day tour, we could just have a few drinks or whatnot on the second night and just have a proper muck around in Whangarei.

Chocolate and Badger, you mentioned you had relatives there. They don't have a garage or something we can all crash in perhaps? i don't think us bikers need nothing fancy, but it'd cut down costs and effort of finding a second place to stay.

[EDIT]But err.. come to think of. I need to be back in Auckland by Sunday afternoon or evening. So if we left on the Friday i'd be keen. If not I may just pull out altogether.

I'm treating the girlfriend to a couple of nights stay at Kai Iwi Lakes starting Sunday evening and I reckon she'd murder me if I cut it a night short..

[Badger8]

The three day tour sounds like the biz-niss! Makes more time to enjoy the journey, see the sights along the way, and have a good time in the evenings. Also some of us aint on the most comfy bikes :D

Have just had a chat to the parents, apparently they're outta town for easter weekend, and weren't too keen on a bunch of bikers trashin the place :bleh: i'll see what i can pull, but there may not even be a bed for me there on the sat night :shit:

Also, wouldn't recommend Kawakawa as a night stopover, not much to the township. Somewhere like Kerikeri might be the better option :)
Not sure about Opononi, havent been out that way in years

[Macstar]

Hey all, just thought I'd annouce my signing up to this ride. I've ridden with a few of you before and am looking forward to meeting the rest of you. I'm pretty flexible on distances & accomm so whatever.

[discotex]

Only 287k for the first day ? Too short for me.

Google times are pretty good guides if you factor in gas stops etc. You ridden that route? You'll spend at 30-40mins covering about 30km through Waipoua alone. Maybe more if you get held up by campervans.

I know *you* can make it mate. Easy peasy as you've been doing lots of long rides. It's others who aren't used to long days I'm worried about binning when they get tired.

[Badger8]

The route looks great, but i would recommend Kaitaia for the first night stop, and Kerikeri for the second. Spreads the miles a bit better, and means we're staying in slightly bigger towns (big is relative in the far north :bleh:). Makes it much easier (and cheaper usually) to find a decent feed and reasonable accomodation for cheap (again, reasonable is relative). Could always throw on the tent if someone wants to get cozy :laugh:

[TOTO]

Hey all, just thought I'd annouce my signing up to this ride. I've ridden with a few of you before and am looking forward to meeting the rest of you. I'm pretty flexible on distances & accomm so whatever.

Good on you. Happy days. More ppl , more fun I always say:)

[EJK]

3 day tour? Sonds fun!!! :D:D:D

Have fun guys! :D

[Badger8]

3 day tour? Sonds fun!!! :D:D:D

Have fun guys! :D

What you mean have fun? You're coming, whether you know it yet or not :spanking: :lol:

[TOTO]

Google times are pretty good guides if you factor in gas stops etc. You ridden that route? You'll spend at 30-40mins covering about 30km through Waipoua alone. Maybe more if you get held up by campervans.

I know *you* can make it mate. Easy peasy as you've been doing lots of long rides. It's others who aren't used to long days I'm worried about binning when they get tired.

I beleave its merely around 500K - less than Coro Loop ride in a day (which came to 550k last sat), hence I beleave it is entirely doable for anyone comfourtable on the open road.

Can you measure the distance to kaitaia for me please on Gargle Maps please? How do you measure it by the way - i'm keen to learn.

[Nagash]

Yeah man, 500k's is all good.

I went for a night ride after I got back from the Coro loop ride.. it really ain't all that bad.

[bomma]

hey guys mite be tagging along on this trip just for the first day and then bugger off back to aucks....dont mind being TEC if a bigger bike is needed at the back....ill just let the two ginnies fight it out....could get it on video if i can borrow someone's cam :rofl:

[TOTO]

Yeah man, 500k's is all good.

I went for a night ride after I got back from the Coro loop ride.. it really ain't all that bad.

Funny you should say that ...I also did extra 80k after I got back LOL. Me and you should do a 12hour riding challenge.

[EJK]

What you mean have fun? You're coming, whether you know it yet or not :spanking: :lol:

Sorry guys I have to pull this one out :sweatdrop

Well, I made my calculation, time and it all came to a conclusion that I can not go :(

Have fun! :)

[TOTO]

hey guys mite be tagging along on this trip just for the first day and then bugger off back to aucks....dont mind being TEC if a bigger bike is needed at the back....ill just let the two ginnies fight it out....could get it on video if i can borrow someone's cam :rofl:

Woooho you got a new bikeyee already - you are my man. I knew you wouldnt resist. Will be happy to see you. The first time I met you wan't at the best of times but no more of that stuff gonna happen. Watch out for them rocks.

[Ragingrob]

So wait, can someone confirm the days? Friday and Saturday is it? I dunno if I'm in or not lol leaving everything a bit late including seeing if my bike will wanna work tomo after I put new ignition on!

[Nagash]

Funny you should say that ...I also did extra 80k after I got back LOL. Me and you should do a 12hour riding challenge.

I'm keen as for that man!

May have to look at getting me a sporty bike sometime so I may stand a chance at catching up to you.

And all that body shifting does look like good fun :Punk: My extent of leaning is to lean for the mirrors so I can see how cool the sparks look erupting from me foot pegs :D

[Choco]

I haven't spoken with the relatives up there for a wee while so i don't know about getting a floor for myself let alone 5 or so other bikers, but I'll see what i can do. Could always just bring tents and camp :P Real rugged tourer styles!

[TOTO]

Sorry guys I have to pull this one out :sweatdrop

Well, I made my calculation, time and it all came to a conclusion that I can not go :(

Have fun! :)

Thats it we are officially going to the moon and back without Oxigen...:bye:

How can you do that to us ...:gob:

As soon as we get back me and you gonna have a sitdown and start preparing for tour to Gisborne and back. :yes: And you are coming damn it. :angry2:

[Macstar]

I'm keen as for that man!

May have to look at getting me a sporty bike sometime so I may stand a chance at catching up to you.

And all that body shifting does look like good fun :Punk: My extent of leaning is to lean for the mirrors so I can see how cool the sparks look erupting from me foot pegs :D

I'll give you $20 towards your petrol bill if you carry my bag EJ (then you can come).

[EJK]

LOL thanks but hmmm I don't think I can fix the bike in time :(

[TOTO]

So wait, can someone confirm the days? Friday and Saturday is it? I dunno if I'm in or not lol leaving everything a bit late including seeing if my bike will wanna work tomo after I put new ignition on!

Looks like its gonna be a three day tour Rob. Leaving friday coming back sunday. Weather permitting afcourse. Will update original first post when we know whats happening.

[Nagash]

I haven't spoken with the relatives up there for a wee while so i don't know about getting a floor for myself let alone 5 or so other bikers, but I'll see what i can do. Could always just bring tents and camp :P Real rugged tourer styles!

Haha, 5 bikers. Yeah right.

[TOTO]

Haha, 5 bikers. Yeah right.

Or we can sleep in a cave somewhere. If its good enough for AssmammaBinLanden then who are we to complain.

[discotex]

I beleave its merely around 500K - less than Coro Loop ride in a day (which came to 550k last sat), hence I beleave it is entirely doable for anyone comfourtable on the open road.

Can you measure the distance to kaitaia for me please on Gargle Maps please? How do you measure it by the way - i'm keen to learn.

Yep here ya go (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=2919509450530903284,-36.507640,174.457130%3B2438965691007450764,-36.014450,173.932870%3B11635810631049498013,-35.660630,173.573630&saddr=Queen+St,+Auckland,+1010,+New+Zealand&daddr=-36.768592,174.520569+to:Kaipara+Coast+Hwy+%40-36.507640,+174.457130+to:SH+12+%40-36.014450,+173.932870+to:SH+12+%40-35.660630,+173.573630+to:kaitaia,nz&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=11&via=1,2,3,4&sll=-36.741085,174.59198&sspn=0.243758,0.466919&ie=UTF8&ll=-35.991341,174.287109&spn=1.968946,3.735352&z=8)

404km and 5h 49m.

Probably not tooooo bad if you have a good break just on the other side of the Waipoua forest and recharge the batteries. I'm hoping to at least make it that far with you guys. Could make it up to Kaitaia maybe as well.

To do it yourself:

- Go to maps.google.com.
- Then click "get directions"
- Put in a starting address say "queen st, auckland, nz" and a destination say "kaitaia, nz". That gets you started with the shortest/quickest route.
- Now the fun part. If you put the mouse over the route line you can click and drag it to set a waypoint. For example drag the line over to SH16 then let go. Now it re-plots the route. You can remove way points if you mess them up by right clicking.
- To send your route to someone or post it on KB click on "Link to this page" up the right corner and copy the URL. Handy to save in notepad for later reference too.

If you have a google account you can even save maps :)


Yeah man, 500k's is all good.

I went for a night ride after I got back from the Coro loop ride.. it really ain't all that bad.

It's not the km that matter it's the time in the saddle. One day to coro loop is very different to doing the coro loop 3 days in a row.

Also, if you do an average of 95km/h 500km will take less time than if you average 75km/h. Some 400km rides will take 8 hours. Others 4.

Google maps takes this into account and works out the time to cover that distance based on how windy the road is. It's a great guide for planning without relying on km.

But all that said if everyone takes care of eachother and have a couple of good rest stops during the day it's quite do-able. I'm probably being a bit of a nana after having someone bin on a ride I organised.

[Choco]

Or we can sleep in a cave somewhere. If its good enough for AssmammaBinLanden then who are we to complain.

He's been doing it a bit longer than 3 days too!


ill just let the two ginnies fight it out....could get it on video if i can borrow someone's cam :rofl:

:lol: CANT. BREATHE. TOO. MUCH. LAUGHING!!!!

[EJK]

Thats it we are officially going to the moon and back without Oxigen...:bye:


Well, theres a challenge for you :lol:

We'll do a tour in another time mate!

[klyong82]

hey guys mite be tagging along on this trip just for the first day and then bugger off back to aucks....dont mind being TEC if a bigger bike is needed at the back....ill just let the two ginnies fight it out....could get it on video if i can borrow someone's cam :rofl:

I might do the tagging along just like what you doing.......i'll put my name down for now.

[Badger8]

hey guys mite be tagging along on this trip just for the first day and then bugger off back to aucks....dont mind being TEC if a bigger bike is needed at the back....ill just let the two ginnies fight it out....could get it on video if i can borrow someone's cam :rofl:

So i should bring my dueling pistols? :eek:
Or perhaps just a long stick, GN jousting! :laugh:

[TOTO]

404km and 5h 49m.

Probably not tooooo bad if you have a good break just on the other side of the Waipoua forest and recharge the batteries. I'm hoping to at least make it that far with you guys. Could make it up to Kaitaia maybe as well.


Great stuff Disco. Your point about taking enough rest is well taken. :yes:

[EJK]

Why'z everyone start to join this tour when I said I'm not going? :lol:

MEH! You'll hate me!

[Choco]

So i should bring my dueling pistols? :eek:
Or perhaps just a long stick, GN jousting! :laugh:

Mine's got a top-box on top. Its customized so its gotta go faster!
I might have to fill it up with 98 just to be safe...

[Nagash]

Just whack on a NOS sticker. You'll be right.

[TOTO]

Mine's got a top-box on top. Its customized so its gotta go faster!
I might have to fill it up with 98 just to be safe...

And put a GN-R sticker on it , that adds 5hp right there ;)

[TOTO]

Just whack on a NOS sticker. You'll be right.

Great minds think alike they say ...

[EJK]

How about a full REPSOL sticker kit? That'll scare other 250 bikes! :devil2:

[Choco]

And put a GN-R sticker on it , that adds 5hp right there ;)

The GN250ERR has been born! :lol:

Lets just hope Badger's GN is'nt Go-Faster red coloured :shit:

[EJK]

Yeah! More R the betteRRRRRRRR

[Badger8]

The GN250ERR has been born! :lol:

Lets just hope Badger's GN is'nt Go-Faster red coloured :shit:

It is indeed.. Maybe i should put a racing stripe on it just to be double super safety sure? :laugh:

[Choco]

Yeah! More R the betteRRRRRRRR

What do the R's even mean away? If it's just a random letter, Z,K,Q,and Ω are much cooler letters to use.

[EJK]

All I know is CBR250RR's RR means Race Replica heh

[Choco]

It is indeed.. Maybe i should put a racing stripe on it just to be double super safety sure? :laugh:

Shit.
I'm so totally going to get owned.

[TOTO]

What do the R's even mean away? If it's just a random letter, Z,K,Q,and Ω are much cooler letters to use.

R should be for Racing - Ω not sure what it can mean - maybe "out of this world"

[Choco]

R should be for Racing - Ω not sure what it can mean - maybe "out of this world"

Or 'electrical resistance' lol

[Badger8]

Or 'electrical resistance' lol

*sniff sniff* i smell an engineer :D

[EJK]

Back to topic: Is this on calendar yet?

[Nagash]

*sniff sniff* i smell an engineer :D

*Ahem* Electrician. Its the symbol for an Ohm, or capacitiy of resistance..

[TOTO]

Back to topic: Is this on calendar yet?

Its been on calender from day one my friend - you have even signed up for it.

[EJK]

MEH! It looks like God of War game symbol :lol:

It's a good game :)

[Choco]

*sniff sniff* i smell an engineer :D

Gotta love physics.
With the power of Level Three NCEA Physics I can calculate how fast I can go round a frictionless corner in a vacuum on my motorbike! This is important stuff to know! :yes:

[bikerboy011]

not next weekend. On the EASTER weekend boy. READ the first post.

We calculated that it shouldnt cost more than 120 bux for fuel. Food - depending on what you eat and how much you eat. Accomodation should be about 25- 25 bux. EJ did you check the backpacker prices ?

EDIT: GNs may only spend like 50 bux for fuel who knows - lucky bastards :yes:


haha :sweatdrop i will go over it again, probably id need around 80 bucks for fuel and maybe 50 bucks for food...i really want to buy an ipod so its either the tour or the ipod :whistle: or maybe both :crazy:

[TOTO]

FIRST POST EDITTED. CHECK PAGE 1.

[EJK]

haha :sweatdrop i will go over it again, probably id need around 80 bucks for fuel and maybe 50 bucks for food...i really want to buy an ipod so its either the tour or the ipod :whistle: or maybe both :crazy:

Ipod or Tour?!?!?! :shit:

You are having difficulty making that decision? :crazy: lol

You know whats more important! ;)

[Choco]

FIRST POST EDITTED. CHECK PAGE 1.

Rock'n.
Now we can poodle around and have a look at strange and interesting things. e.g big ass tree's.
Anyway, I'm off to bed. Night all!

[TOTO]

haha :sweatdrop i will go over it again, probably id need around 80 bucks for fuel and maybe 50 bucks for food...i really want to buy an ipod so its either the tour or the ipod :whistle: or maybe both :crazy:

TOUR. Want music - buy 2g MP3 player from www.xpcomputers.co.nz for 50 bux and you will have both. I'm happy with my chinese NON-I-POD player.

[TOTO]

Rock'n.
Now we can poodle around and have a look at strange and interesting things. e.g big ass tree's.
Anyway, I'm off to bed. Night all!

Big Ass on the list:whistle:. Big Ass Tree is on the List too.;)

Night Choco, Sweet biker dreams bro.

[bikerboy011]

TOUR. Want music - buy 2g MP3 player from www.xpcomputers.co.nz (http://www.xpcomputers.co.nz) for 50 bux and you will have both. I'm happy with my chinese NON-I-POD player.

hmmm i got my eyes on a 4gb ipod nano 2nd generation for 195$ of trademe but sadly at the moment i cant afford lol

[Badger8]

*Ahem* Electrician. Its the symbol for an Ohm, or capacitiy of resistance..

*Ahem* Electrical Engineer :whistle:
You'd be worried how few electricians actually recognise that symbol :D



Gotta love physics.
With the power of Level Three NCEA Physics I can calculate how fast I can go round a frictionless corner in a vacuum on my motorbike! This is important stuff to know! :yes:

When you find this corner, let me know where it is! :2thumbsup



Big Ass on the list:whistle:. Big Ass Tree is on the List too.;)

Night Choco, Sweet biker dreams bro.

*Sings* Man Love Moment.. :laugh:

[bikerboy011]

Ipod or Tour?!?!?! :shit:

You are having difficulty making that decision? :crazy: lol

You know whats more important! ;)


ahahahah :laugh: will see:innocent:

[Nagash]

*Sings* Man Love Moment.. :laugh:

+1 :lol:

10 char

[TOTO]

+1 :lol:

10 char

:blink:

you two will have enough time alone on the tour ...:lol:

[TOTO]

Just had a taught - those of us with tinted visors, it would probably pay off to take clear visor if you have one coz time of arrival could be in dark. That is if you cant see ok with dark visor in the dark ofcourse.

[Highlander]

So if I understand the last 10 pages you'll be in Kaitaia backpackers Good Friday?
Those of us doing this: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=51034 will be in Kaitaia Saturday night (and I'm staying at Mainstreet backpackers). Heading home Sunday, maybe our paths will cross.

Enjoy the trip.

Ride safe.

[TOTO]

yep thats about what we gonna do.

You be safe and have fun too :)

[ital916]

Drider87 is in! I will be keen to get the hell out of auckland, and get some open road riding done. I'm in for now brothers, but as always plans can change but i'm so excited about this now. Mind you i'llhave to lug arund a can of oil for my two stroke. lol tank bag for must haves and a backpack for two smoker oil.

[Macstar]

Drider87 is in! I will be keen to get the hell out of auckland, and get some open road riding done. I'm in for now brothers, but as always plans can change but i'm so excited about this now. Mind you i'llhave to lug arund a can of oil for my two stroke. lol tank bag for must haves and a backpack for two smoker oil.

Uh oh, should I bring my tow rope?:2thumbsup

[Cr1MiNaL]

I AM COMMING TO PAWN... if I dont do the east cape that is... :)

[TOTO]

Drider87 is in! I will be keen to get the hell out of auckland, and get some open road riding done. I'm in for now brothers, but as always plans can change but i'm so excited about this now. Mind you i'llhave to lug arund a can of oil for my two stroke. lol tank bag for must haves and a backpack for two smoker oil.

It will be great to finally meet you :)
:niceone:

[EJK]

Uh oh, should I bring my tow rope?:2thumbsup

Nah! Bring a truck :lol:

jks!

[sinister^]

Damm, I got to start saving my pennies. $180 should do.

[Nagash]

Haha, I reckon aye. I'm borrowing a wee bit of cash for this one.

Totally worth it though I reckon. If I bin though..

[TOTO]

Nobody bins on this one , you hear me. :spanking:The force will be with us.:yes:

[Badger8]

If I bin though..

Anyone who bins will have my size 12 up their arse to deal with! :spanking:
So no binning, coz i dont want poopie on my boots! :laugh:

[Cr1MiNaL]

Why'z everyone start to join this tour when I said I'm not going? :lol:

MEH! You'll hate me!

want the ride of ur life EJ?:sick::shutup::Punk:

[FilthyLuka]

Edit: I am "no-go" if my bike problem cannot be solved by then...

Drop me a PM, i can swing by and have a look at some point next week.

Good luck guys! im gonna have to pass on this one, too much shit to do that weekend. Have fun

[TOTO]

Drop me a PM, i can swing by and have a look at some point next week.


EJ, drop him a PM NOW. You are still not lost. :banana:

[FilthyLuka]

And put a GN-R sticker on it , that adds 5hp right there ;)

Haha! Well, its not the sticker adding HP in this case...

[TOTO]

Haha! Well, its not the sticker adding HP in this case...

I can bet it sound cool. :clap:

maybe similar to this one...


http://youtube.com/watch?v=WKU5lSR3dwA

[Macstar]

One more week to go. I am really hanging out for this. Rain or shine we gots to dos it - who has corduras??!!

[TOTO]

One more week to go. I am really hanging out for this. Rain or shine we gots to dos it - who has corduras??!!

No RAIN :spanking:

Rain gods will be kind to us. We will have dry sunny days. :niceone:

[FilthyLuka]

I can bet it sound cool. :clap:

maybe similar to this one...



Nah, mind sounds deeper when revving :-) There as been other stuff done to the engine though...

Dum de doo... waitin for a pm from EJ... If worse comes to worse i know a dude with a spare rm250 engine that im sure we could "borrow" and bolt into his bike for the event :done:

[Badger8]

One more week to go. I am really hanging out for this. Rain or shine we gots to dos it - who has corduras??!!

Cordura everything... 'cept grundies :D

[Macstar]

I also got my final scholarship bonus this week and am tempted to go and spend it all on a radar & laser jammer combo... But I guess this rides gonna be more of a cruise right?

[TOTO]

I also got my final scholarship bonus this week and am tempted to go and spend it all on a radar & laser jammer combo... But I guess this rides gonna be more of a cruise right?

You are welcome to go as fast as you like. We noobs will pootle at around 100 - 110 mark :yes:

[Nagash]

You are welcome to go as fast as you like. We noobs will pootle at around 100 - 110 mark :yes:

Round 25 corners :shifty:

P/T

[TOTO]

Round 25 corners :shifty:

P/T

You are a Daredevil I know you :rolleyes:

[Badger8]

Round 25 corners :shifty:

P/T

i'll be giving it a damn good shot

no p/t

Course the ginny would never get to that speed in a tight section of twisties anyway, but i'll damnwell try! :bleh:

[shingo]

I might have to join you guys on the friday you head out.
I Wish i could come for the whole trip but i got to much stuff to do.

[TOTO]

I might have to join you guys on the friday you head out.
I Wish i could come for the whole trip but i got to much stuff to do.

Cool :niceone:

Coming to Dargaville ?

[Choco]

Oh Bugger!
I got my restricted (yay for that) but I just realized that I can never have proclaimed to have gone to the cape on my L-plate!
BUGGER!
Nice to see some more people signing up too; this ride should be awesome!

[Badger8]

Oh Bugger!
I got my restricted (yay for that) but I just realized that I can never have proclaimed to have gone to the cape on my L-plate!
BUGGER!
Nice to see some more people signing up too; this ride should be awesome!

Damn dude! ride on the L just for funsies! i thought it'd be two of us at the back on GN's with L's!
I'm only a few weeks away from losing my L too, cant wait for that day! no more paranoia on the open rd!

Still tryin to decide if i do it L plate on or off. You ever had any troubles with your 100k touring with the L plate on?

[EJK]

Haha congratulation! :D

Oh, My bike is at my place at the moment but it's not really a good place to have a look since I don't have a garage :(

I'll need a garage first!

[Nagash]

Right so all we need is:

A mechanic,
1 person who has a garage,
another who has a cage,
another who has a trailer,
and one more who has tie downs.

Then EJ can stand around and look impressive.

[Choco]

Damn dude! ride on the L just for funsies! i thought it'd be two of us at the back on GN's with L's!
I'm only a few weeks away from losing my L too, cant wait for that day! no more paranoia on the open rd!

I'm thinking about it :P



Still tryin to decide if i do it L plate on or off. You ever had any troubles with your 100k touring with the L plate on?

Nope, never.
I might even go as far as to say that people gave me more room with the ol' Lemon Plate on the back :shit: I'll put mine on if you put on yours.
Or maybe I should get a vivid and turn it into an R :Punk:

[EJK]

Right so all we need is:

A mechanic,
1 person who has a garage,
another who has a cage,
another who has a trailer,
and one more who has tie downs.

Then EJ can stand around and look impressive.

And one who has lots of money :devil2: lol

[Badger8]

I'm thinking about it :P



Nope, never.
I might even go as far as to say that people gave me more room with the ol' Lemon Plate on the back :shit: I'll put mine on if you put on yours.
Or maybe I should get a vivid and turn it into an R :Punk:

I'm most likely gonna ride with it on and pray for a little leniency from our fine correctional officers :Police:
I cant face the $400 and 25 demerits for not wearing a $2 piece of plastic. I wonder if they did try to sting me if it'd be an effective 30kph over the speed limit for sittin at 100? or just 'riding outside license conditions'. Hope i dont find out the hard way!

[shingo]

Cool :niceone:

Coming to Dargaville ?

Not really sure how far i'll go, it will be one of those i'll see how it goes situations.

Oh, and to badger about the L plate on the open road thing. I've done over 4,000ks of open road ridin with out any cop issues. I even did the coro loop with it on. I dont think you have anything to worry about.

[Choco]

I'm most likely gonna ride with it on and pray for a little leniency from our fine correctional officers :Police:
I cant face the $400 and 25 demerits for not wearing a $2 piece of plastic. I wonder if they did try to sting me if it'd be an effective 30kph over the speed limit for sittin at 100? or just 'riding outside license conditions'. Hope i dont find out the hard way!

I've waved to cops as they have overtaken me on the motorway doing 100; they waved back too! If they do ping you for it; ask for a bloody escort while you do 70km/hr because you don't feel safe being on the road:lol:
Do what you feel comfortable with.
Is wearing an L-plate on your 6R legal out of interest?

[TOTO]

Damn dude! ride on the L just for funsies! i thought it'd be two of us at the back on GN's with L's!
I'm only a few weeks away from losing my L too, cant wait for that day! no more paranoia on the open rd!

Still tryin to decide if i do it L plate on or off. You ever had any troubles with your 100k touring with the L plate on?

I never took my L off and I was sweet. Did 3000k touring on L plate - no drama, no ticket. You will be O.Kee Zee :niceone:

[Badger8]

Oh, and to badger about the L plate on the open road thing. I've done over 4,000ks of open road ridin with out any cop issues. I even did the coro loop with it on. I dont think you have anything to worry about.

Awesome, cheers for that mate. i've heard of people gettin done for no plate, but never for 100k on the plate (so long as they're not doing somethin worth gettin pulled over for) so i think i'll stick with the plate :)



I've waved to cops as they have overtaken me on the motorway doing 100; they waved back too! If they do ping you for it; ask for a bloody escort while you do 70km/hr because you don't feel safe being on the road:lol:
Do what you feel comfortable with.
Is wearing an L-plate on your 6R legal out of interest?

Cheers again for the confidence, i've always agreed it's worse to go 70k than 100.

Should be fine with the L on your R, but someone once mentioned that you may be bound by the license conditions of a learner if you do ride with it on. not sure if that's right or not, wont really be a problem in this case tho :)

[TOTO]

I've waved to cops as they have overtaken me on the motorway doing 100; they waved back too! If they do ping you for it; ask for a bloody escort while you do 70km/hr because you don't feel safe being on the road:lol:
Do what you feel comfortable with.
Is wearing an L-plate on your 6R legal out of interest?

Yes its legal. its like wearing a safety vest. It is recommended to new immigrants. I know from experience.:rolleyes:

[Choco]

Yes its legal. its like wearing a safety vest. It is recommended to new immigrants. I know from experience.:rolleyes:

Sweet, I guess this can be counted as my L-plates last ride then before it gets chucked to the bro for when he learns how to drive a cage.

[Wiki Drifter]

I'll put my name down fer now. If I can make it (50% chance) I wouldn't mind riding TEC.

[TOTO]

I'll put my name down fer now. If I can make it (50% chance) I wouldn't mind riding TEC.


Auckland Cowboys + 1 for the rodeo.

Hope to see you with us :)

[Weaver]

I might be keen for this. I'm heading up that way around easter. Don't know about three days though. Might just skip through on the second night.

[EJK]

Heres the Accomodation where I took in Kaitaia. It's very good. Tidy, good shower, free BBQ hire etc etc Highly recommended

MAINSTREET LODGE - 235 Commerce Street, Kaitaia, New Zealand.
Phone 09 408 1275, E-Mail (mainstreet@xtra.co.nz)

Look Feb 14th in the guest book and you might find "Name: EJ Travel type: M/B" on one page lol

Say to the owner lady that "EJ is our friend! Hes been here!", then she might specially welcome you guys lol

[Just beGiNing 250]

Well Even though I never posted it, Im pretty certain I'll be along for this one. Just have to get the time of work and as long as its not a storm I'll be there. Trying to get a friend to come along too, will let you know on monday/tues if hes keen.

Cant wait to get on the road with the GN250s!!

At the moment Im carrying my L-plate in my pocket cos I dont have a drill but I'll get that sorted beforehand. Its gonna be GREAT:eek::laugh::eek:

[TOTO]

Well Even though I never posted it, Im pretty certain I'll be along for this one. Just have to get the time of work and as long as its not a storm I'll be there. Trying to get a friend to come along too, will let you know on monday/tues if hes keen.

Cant wait to get on the road with the GN250s!!

At the moment Im carrying my L-plate in my pocket cos I dont have a drill but I'll get that sorted beforehand. Its gonna be GREAT:eek::laugh::eek:

Great to see you are keen. Just ride to your limits, and enjoy the cruse :)

See you on the big one.

P.S. Dont forget to sign up...;)

[TOTO]

Heres the Accomodation where I took in Kaitaia. It's very good. Tidy, good shower, free BBQ hire etc etc Highly recommended

MAINSTREET LODGE - 235 Commerce Street, Kaitaia, New Zealand.
Phone 09 408 1275, E-Mail (mainstreet@xtra.co.nz)

Look Feb 14th in the guest book and you might find "Name: EJ Travel type: M/B" on one page lol

Say to the owner lady that "EJ is our friend! Hes been here!", then she might specially welcome you guys lol

You are the Man my fbrother. I'll give them a call first thing monday. :niceone:

Cheers

TOTO

[EJK]

lol ok, I highly recommend that place :)

BTW, It's good to see 3 GNs going on a tour!! :D:D:D:D

GNs ROCK!!!! :D

[sinister^]

At the moment Im carrying my L-plate in my pocket cos I dont have a drill but I'll get that sorted beforehand. Its gonna be GREAT:eek::laugh::eek:

Yeah man thats what I'm doing atm, so If I get pulled over I just say to the police officer that it fell off early this morning or something and more than likely he will let you off.

Is anyone from Hibiscus Coast coming on this ride? Or anyone with a 150, my bike can only do 130 so I have to rely on good driving and aerodynamics buy hopefully we won't do over this. :calm:

I think I'm going to meet you guys outside the Petrol station at Wellsford, I'm still waiting for a time from TOTO on what time you guys will be there.

PS: EJ get your bike to go, we'll show the GN's what FXR's are really like mahaha.

[geoffm]

Rather than SH1 to kaikohe, take the Rawene ferry. Much nicer roads, although a longer trip.

[TOTO]

Rather than SH1 to kaikohe, take the Rawene ferry. Much nicer roads, although a longer trip.

How much is the ferry? Do you know ?

[TOTO]

...I think I'm going to meet you guys outside the Petrol station at Wellsford, I'm still waiting for a time from TOTO on what time you guys will be there...


Hey sinister. we leave westgate at 8:30 so in my view we should be there about 9:30 - 9:45 if everything goes to plan. I'd say if you wait for us there from 9:30 you should be Tip Top.

[TOTO]

First Post Updated. Check page 1...

If you don't know who the hell is TOTO and how you gonna recognise him...

[PirateJafa]

Hrmmm.

Keen.

[Wiki Drifter]

goddamit, have to pull out due to prior commitments. Now got to spend the holiday weekend in a cage. :cry:

[TOTO]

goddamit, have to pull out due to prior commitments. Now got to spend the holiday weekend in a cage. :cry:

so sad :bye:

[EJK]

PS: EJ get your bike to go, we'll show the GN's what FXR's are really like mahaha.

Muhahaha! nah~~ If I go, then it'll be a total PWNAGE lol

Next time when the youngsters learn some new tricks ;) lol

[musicman]

I was just thinking "this sounds like a great ride, would be quite interested to go" when I checked out the Calendar event and saw that I was already signed up, haha.
Still deciding though...

[EJK]

The Sisters of the Fate is telling you :whistle:

lol

[TOTO]

Oh boy oh boy, Ive just seen the forcast For EASTER.
It looks PERFERC :2thumbsup:

Tour will start FRIDAY morning AS PLANNED ! :scooter:

FIRST POST UPDATED

again

[shingo]

I was just thinking "this sounds like a great ride, would be quite interested to go" when I checked out the Calendar event and saw that I was already signed up, haha.
Still deciding though...

If you click on the calendar link in the first post then it signs you up straight away.

[TOTO]

If you click on the calendar link in the first post then it signs you up straight away.

Thats a new thing for me :)

thanks for info

[Badger8]

Thats a new thing for me :)

thanks for info

NOOB! :bleh:



Hang on... Look who's talking... :whistle:

[TOTO]

NOOB! :bleh:
Hang on... Look who's talking... :whistle:

KB didnt come with a manual ...what can I say :blink:

[Badger8]

KB didnt come with a manual ...what can I say :blink:

:shutup::shutup:

[ital916]

To two strokers here, how much 2t oil do you reckon I will be needing for the amount of fill ups and k's I will be doing? Rough estimate of how many k's the round trip will be toto?

EJ! HTFU :2guns::spanking::spanking::spanking::baby::baby:: girlfight::girlfight::girlfight::brick:
Just fix your bike, you have a week and get your ass on the ride. On a side note I will be fitting new conti go tires on modnay, front and back hehe should be scrubbed in by friday :clap:. We need money for petrol, backpackers, food and oil if i run out and need to buy some more. haha

[TOTO]

To two strokers here, how much 2t oil do you reckon I will be needing for the amount of fill ups and k's I will be doing? Rough estimate of how many k's the round trip will be toto?


Just played with google maps for half an hour so total distance comes up to 1085 KM from shell westgate to shell westgate lol

Here is the EXACT route we will be going on with exact links.

DAY 1 - http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=2882804986013474937,-35.951930,173.892490%3B5297278540410515841,-35.558440,173.418330%3B9755454117483096268,-35.397250,173.810140&saddr=cellar+ct&daddr=SH+12+%40-35.951930,+173.892490+to:SH+12+%40-35.558440,+173.418330+to:Guy+Rd+%40-35.397250,+173.810140+to:-35.110922,173.254395&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=4&sz=8&via=1,2,3&sll=-35.472973,173.818817&sspn=3.261064,5.108643&ie=UTF8&z=8

DAY 2 - http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=14900671772286100973,-35.095029,173.772671%3B2747458027668613355,-35.296346,173.956127%3B17527970109363294852,-35.558846,173.831131%3B10012690047862028226,-35.710200,174.313220&saddr=cape+reinga&daddr=SH+10+%40-35.095029,+173.772671+to:SH+10+%40-35.296346,+173.956127+to:Mangakahia+Rd+%40-35.558846,+173.831131+to:Western+Hills+Dr+%40-35.710200,+174.313220&sll=-35.307281,173.73642&sspn=0.816988,1.277161&ie=UTF8&z=9

DAY 3 - http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=17652384416089703301,-36.398850,174.660410%3B9075381488682820222,-36.476842,174.519423%3B2540380306943260401,-36.820250,174.604840&saddr=whangarei&daddr=-35.92242,173.864136+to:Brown+Rd+%40-36.398850,+174.660410+to:Komokoriki+Hill+Rd+%40-36.476842,+174.519423+to:SH+16+%40-36.820250,+174.604840&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=9&via=1,2,3&sll=-36.394757,174.086609&sspn=1.611713,2.554321&ie=UTF8&z=9

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[TOTO]

Everyone who is coming to the tour please make sure you register your attendance on the callender coz I will be calling the backpackers tomorrow and booking places. And those of you who pulled out please deregister your name for the event. keep eyes open on the first thread as it is updated with new details as they emerge.

cheers falks

TOTO

[discotex]

Everyone who is coming to the tour please make sure you register your attendance on the callender coz I will be calling the backpackers tomorrow and booking places. And those of you who pulled out please deregister your name for the event. keep eyes open on the first thread as it is updated with new details as they emerge.

cheers falks

TOTO

I can't do the whole trip as I'm going to Queens of the Stoneage and Smashing Pumpkins on Saturday night.

My g/f's parents live in Dargaville so will hopefully ride up through Waipoua with you on friday then turn back and stay there.

[Badger8]

Just played with google maps for half an hour so total distance comes up to 1085 KM from shell westgate to shell westgate lol

Here is the EXACT route we will be going on with exact links.

DAY 1 - http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=2882804986013474937,-35.951930,173.892490%3B5297278540410515841,-35.558440,173.418330%3B9755454117483096268,-35.397250,173.810140&saddr=cellar+ct&daddr=SH+12+%40-35.951930,+173.892490+to:SH+12+%40-35.558440,+173.418330+to:Guy+Rd+%40-35.397250,+173.810140+to:-35.110922,173.254395&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=4&sz=8&via=1,2,3&sll=-35.472973,173.818817&sspn=3.261064,5.108643&ie=UTF8&z=8

DAY 2 - http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=14900671772286100973,-35.095029,173.772671%3B2747458027668613355,-35.296346,173.956127%3B17527970109363294852,-35.558846,173.831131%3B10012690047862028226,-35.710200,174.313220&saddr=cape+reinga&daddr=SH+10+%40-35.095029,+173.772671+to:SH+10+%40-35.296346,+173.956127+to:Mangakahia+Rd+%40-35.558846,+173.831131+to:Western+Hills+Dr+%40-35.710200,+174.313220&sll=-35.307281,173.73642&sspn=0.816988,1.277161&ie=UTF8&z=9

DAY 3 - http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=17652384416089703301,-36.398850,174.660410%3B9075381488682820222,-36.476842,174.519423%3B2540380306943260401,-36.820250,174.604840&saddr=whangarei&daddr=-35.92242,173.864136+to:Brown+Rd+%40-36.398850,+174.660410+to:Komokoriki+Hill+Rd+%40-36.476842,+174.519423+to:SH+16+%40-36.820250,+174.604840&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=9&via=1,2,3&sll=-36.394757,174.086609&sspn=1.611713,2.554321&ie=UTF8&z=9

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Awesome! :niceone:
Routes look good mate, and google maps is my new best friend for planning journeys. never realised it had such good route planning abilities :woohoo:
And i have finally got myself sorted and will def be in for the whole ride, be sure to book me a bed and get the BBQ warm and the beer cold before us tail-enders arrive each night! :2thumbsup

[Sofa]

Yo Ragingrob here... I'm thinking of joining Shingo with you guys on Friday to head up maybe to Dargaville or something then head back down just on that 1st day :)

See you all on first day!

[Nagash]

Man, this sounds like a wicked turn out. Can't wait :2thumbsup

Shall have to see if I can finish my bikes new flag poles by this weekend.. I wonder how twisties go with flag poles?!

But it's looking like a wicked route, and with a picture of Tod's ugly mug I think we're all sorted. Hopefully i'll be able to afford the whole trip, I got about 150 to spare now, will try earn a wee bit more and atleast boost it to 200 before this friday.

[EJK]

EJ! HTFU
Just fix your bike, you have a week and get your ass on the ride. On a side note I will be fitting new conti go tires on modnay, front and back hehe should be scrubbed in by friday :clap:. We need money for petrol, backpackers, food and oil if i run out and need to buy some more. haha

I wish it was that simple... lol

Well, I'm also saving up my money for something else so I have to pull out lol


Note from EJ:
OK guys, I was going to say this to you guys during the briefing but since I'm not comming, I'll post it up.

Important things to know.


Since its a 3 day trip, get some clothing packed but not too much. Travel lightly (important)
Drink lots of water. V is good
If the weather is cold, drink warm or hot drink (they really help)
From Kaitaia to Cape Reinga, there are no signs saying e.g. "84kms to Cape Reinga", so you might feel that the road seems endless (since you don't know how far you've traveled).
Reset the trip meter to 0 in Kaitaia, and you would prob reach the gravel in about 98km. From the beginning of the gravel to the Cape Reinga, its exactly 18.5kms. Oh btw, there are about 5 hills to go over (gravel). It may feel endless...


Don't know what I'm talkin about? Then experience it and regret! :devil2:

[Badger8]

Since its a 3 day trip, get some clothing packed but not too much. Travel lightly (important)
Drink lots of water. V is good
If the weather is cold, drink warm or hot drink (they really help)
From Kaitaia to Cape Reinga, there are no signs saying e.g. "84kms to Cape Reinga", so you might feel that the road seems endless (since you don't know how far you've traveled).
Reset the trip meter to 0 in Kaitaia, and you would prob reach the gravel in about 98km. From the beginning of the gravel to the Cape Reinga, its exactly 18.5kms. Oh btw, there are about 5 hills to go over (gravel). It may feel endless...



Indeed, good stuff EJ :niceone:
Tryin to decide just how lightly i will travel, and what combination of luggage carrying i shall use. Tank bag is way too small, but could likely do it with tank bag + backpack. Problem then becomes fairly full backpack on for three days solid = not such a good idea.
Might just have to throw the saddlebags on. They do get in the way a bit, but will just have to live with it i guess :yes:

Distance to the cape is a good point for those with small tank ranges, be aware that the Kaitaia-Cape-Kaitaia run is roughly 225km, approx 3h riding (slower speeds + gravel etc). There is gas at Houhora (72km from the cape) and a very un-reliable station at Waitiki Landing (20km from the cape). Both these options will be more expensive than your average servo (read: criminally so, especially on easter weekend), last semi-reasonably priced gas is at Kaitaia.
Bear it in mind, and if someone can easily carry a jerrycan, it might be a good idea. (i have one, but not easy to carry. will look at ways to strap it on closer to the time if needed)

[EJK]

See my profile pic lol

I took Tankbag, Backpack and a Saddlebag (actually my side bag). It works.

Oh, carry a couple of plastic bags just incase you have smelly undie :rofl:

No, really I'm serious lol



Distance to the cape is a good point for those with small tank ranges, be aware that the Kaitaia-Cape-Kaitaia run is roughly 225km, approx 3h riding (slower speeds + gravel etc). There is gas at Houhora (72km from the cape) and a very un-reliable station at Waitiki Landing (20km from the cape). Both these options will be more expensive than your average servo (read: criminally so, especially on easter weekend), last semi-reasonably priced gas is at Kaitaia.
Bear it in mind, and if someone can easily carry a jerrycan, it might be a good idea. (i have one, but not easy to carry. will look at ways to strap it on closer to the time if needed)

Oh, almost forgot, There is a BP station just outside of the Kaitaia (north). It is PLENTY to go back and forth from that point with a full tank. But remember to fill up before leaving Kaitaia after visiting Cape Reinga lol

[Nagash]

Hmm.. the cape's getting more and more uninviting the more you people describe it. I may give it a miss, but i'll decide how I feel at the time.


About carrying stuff.. How much you planning on bringing Chocolate wheels?!

It's three days.. Leathers, T-shirt or two, spare change of trousers, maybe boots if you use those massive ski size riding boots.

That'll all fit in me back pack :yes:

But whatever, all to their own and what-not.


Man i'm real keen for this. Woo! Fucking wicked to be a biker.

[EJK]

Highly recommend an extra pair of socks. They go really nasty after a couple of days of long riding! :puke::puke:


Cape Reinga = tough? You can't beat me with that attitude! :devil2:

[Badger8]

Hmm.. the cape's getting more and more uninviting the more you people describe it. I may give it a miss, but i'll decide how I feel at the time.


About carrying stuff.. How much you planning on bringing Chocolate wheels?!

It's three days.. Leathers, T-shirt or two, spare change of trousers, maybe boots if you use those massive ski size riding boots.

That'll all fit in me back pack :yes:

Well bear in mind you'll have all your riding gear on unless stopped somewhere, in which case you can just throw it all in a pile if need be. Not such a good idea if we stop somewhere and wander away from the bikes tho i suppose.
Main thing is a few changes of whatever you wear under your riding gear, something warm for the evenings, small amount of food / drink (personally will be a box of meausli bars and bottle of water minimum, small snacks during the day go a long way for energy).
Plastic bags definitely a good idea for smelly / wet gear. My socks sttttteeeeeeennnnkkkkkk after a day in boots! :sick::laugh:

[ital916]

Im not going to the cape, i'll stay in kaitaia whilst all people who want to go can go and come back, then we can continue. I'm not keen on gravel, maybe when I am a little more experienced. This is gonna be a wicked trip and a good time to make some good mate and get to know people. Now i gotta make a list. Travelling light..yeah right, I hav eto carry like four litres of two smoker oil. :p

[Badger8]

Im not going to the cape, i'll stay in kaitaia whilst all people who want to go can go and come back, then we can continue. I'm not keen on gravel, maybe when I am a little more experienced. This is gonna be a wicked trip and a good time to make some good mate and get to know people. Now i gotta make a list. Travelling light..yeah right, I hav eto carry like four litres of two smoker oil. :p

Meh, only 4 litres, you'll be right mate! :yes:
i'm more concerned about gettin the 4 litres of beer to our basecamp each night :laugh:

[Nagash]

Meh, only 4 litres, you'll be right mate! :yes:
i'm more concerned about gettin the 4 litres of beer to our basecamp each night :laugh:

Haha! Brilliant. Wonder how much beer you can dump on one bike..

[tommorth]

[QUOTE=Drider87;1476469]To two strokers here, how much 2t oil do you reckon I will be needing for the amount of fill ups and k's I will be doing? Rough estimate of how many k's the round trip will be toto?

i rekon 3litres should do you i used one and a bit auckland to kerikeri and back plus a little putting arnd up there

wish i was on this ride but family trip up this easter requires a bigger vehicle

[Badger8]

Haha! Brilliant. Wonder how much beer you can dump on one bike..

i intend to find out :Punk:

[Jacko2]

If you click on the calendar link in the first post then it signs you up straight away.

Also can't 'remove name from list'

May come with ya'll for 1st day, stay night and head back Saturday, trying to swing it anyway.

[Nagash]

Also can't 'remove name from list'

May come with ya'll for 1st day, stay night and head back Saturday, trying to swing it anyway.

What you talkin' 'bout fool?!

Just click "[I will no longer be attending this event]"

[Jacko2]

What you talkin' 'bout fool?!

Just click "[I will no longer be attending this event]"

Was gonna say "you try it Bitch" but luckily did it one more time and voila.
Thanks,
The Fool

[Nagash]

Was gonna say "you try it Bitch" but luckily did it one more time and voila.
Thanks,
The Fool

Another problem solved thanks to...

THE A TEAM And Nagash..

[geoffm]

How much is the ferry? Do you know ?

$3.50 I think - maybe a bit more
see http://www.farnorth.govt.nz/Maritime/iHokiangaFerry.asp

Ping qckchk for the route we used at Anniversary weekend.

[TOTO]

$3.50 I think - maybe a bit more
see http://www.farnorth.govt.nz/Maritime/iHokiangaFerry.asp

Ping qckchk for the route we used at Anniversary weekend.

Thanks for that. Will research it. prefer road but i will ask. :)

who can afford $3:50 for a ferry ? and would like to do it ?

[TOTO]

Since everyone is saying how psyched they are , I have to say i'm also absolutely happy and absolutely cant wait. Not gonna cary any beer myself but i think badger will have it sorted. Just dont let the boys in blue catch you having a secret hose running to your backpack...
weather looks good - which has been my biggest worry for the past two weeks but it shuld be all smooth.

About carying luggage - i'm chucking my backpack on the pillion seat and gonna tie it up and that will be it.

So amm yea we should be sweet. Also depending on how I go in the luggage department I may decide against the first aid kit. Will have my tyre puncture kit dou so if any of ya need ya tires pinctured you let me know LOL. Na jokes. But seriously if someone has a first aid kit that they can carry without too much trouble please do it and let us know you have it.

Cherio :banana:

[sinister^]

So guys, I really need some help. This is going to be a very long trip from Wellsford to the top of New Zealand in one day. Should I bring a gas container and fill it up to bring around with me? Do I need it?

[Nagash]

I'm assuming there'll be gas stations along the way..?

Are you meeting us in Kaitaia or something?

I mean if EJ can do it on an FXR150 in piss poor weather, I don't see why you can't.

[Badger8]

Since everyone is saying how psyched they are , I have to say i'm also absolutely happy and absolutely cant wait. Not gonna cary any beer myself but i think badger will have it sorted. Just dont let the boys in blue catch you having a secret hose running to your backpack...
weather looks good - which has been my biggest worry for the past two weeks but it shuld be all smooth.

About carying luggage - i'm chucking my backpack on the pillion seat and gonna tie it up and that will be it.

So amm yea we should be sweet. Also depending on how I go in the luggage department I may decide against the first aid kit. Will have my tyre puncture kit dou so if any of ya need ya tires pinctured you let me know LOL. Na jokes. But seriously if someone has a first aid kit that they can carry without too much trouble please do it and let us know you have it.

Cherio :banana:

I wont be carryin the beer from home mate, she'd be rather warm and shaken by the time we get there! I'm planning to just get major feeds and drinks along the way. I'm assuming others had similar plans? Not planning on carrying three days food with me from home!
Actually, now i think about it, i should probably take lunches, since we may well stop in the middle of nowhere for lunch. Dinner in major towns shouldn't be a problem, though it is Easter weekend after all...
And i am tempted to try riggin up a hose to a large water bottle in the saddlebags (and yes, i DID say WATER :bleh:)

If you dont want to carry the first aid kit, i'd suggest bringing it to the meet and i can throw it in my saddlebags. Wouldn't be a bad idea anyways, as i'd say i'll be right near the back most of the way. I've got my first aid ticket too, just FYI incase needed (heaven forbid).
Also, if anyone else has one, do bring it if you can. Better to carry it and not need it than need it and not be carrying it! niceone:

[Cr1MiNaL]

I would come but seems like this is going to be a reeeal nanna ride unfortunately. Too nanna to be any fun for me. I mean 130? I do 145 in 1st, on one wheel lol :love:nono:. Have fun guys, Im goin to head to the east cape instead ! Peace YR64L.

[Badger8]

So guys, I really need some help. This is going to be a very long trip from Wellsford to the top of New Zealand in one day. Should I bring a gas container and fill it up to bring around with me? Do I need it?

405 km for the first day, should be a couple of tanks on the fixxer i'm guessing?
Stations will be somewhat sparse, but they do exist up there :p
Am considering a jerrycan myself, just in case anyone needs it :)

[Badger8]

I would come but seems like this is going to be a reeeal nanna ride unfortunately. Too nanna to be any fun for me. I mean 130? I do 145 in 1st, on one wheel lol :love:nono:. Have fun guys, Im goin to head to the east cape instead ! Peace YR64L.

130?

I wish... :weep: :lol:

[Choco]

About carrying stuff.. How much you planning on bringing Chocolate wheels?!

Me? two pairs of clothes (plus what i'l be wearing) and riding kit, puncture kit, first aid kit, clear visor (wearing the tinted), money, light snacky kinda things, water, camera, pair of smexy +7 damage blue running shoes (wearing riding boots) and maybe a beanie.

Everything non-soft gets chucked into the top box and the rest goes into a backpack.

Sorted.

(I usually carry most of that stuff ANYWAY, so the rest should fit into a pack)

[TOTO]

I would come but seems like this is going to be a reeeal nanna ride unfortunately. Too nanna to be any fun for me. I mean 130? I do 145 in 1st, on one wheel lol :love:nono:. Have fun guys, Im goin to head to the east cape instead ! Peace YR64L.

I have my eye on your lines Raj. Time, funds and health and may even be able to keep up with you after some time. :rolleyes:

Have fun Raj.

Peace :niceone:

[TOTO]

Me? two pairs of clothes (plus what i'l be wearing) and riding kit, puncture kit, first aid kit, clear visor (wearing the tinted), money, light snacky kinda things, water, camera, pair of smexy +7 damage blue running shoes (wearing riding boots) and maybe a beanie.

Everything non-soft gets chucked into the top box and the rest goes into a backpack.

Sorted.

(I usually carry most of that stuff ANYWAY, so the rest should fit into a pack)

Good point about the clear visor. will bring mine too. Why the running shoes ? wouldn't flip flops do it for you ?

[Nagash]

Good point about the clear visor. will bring mine too. Why the running shoes ? wouldn't flip flops do it for you ?

Bikers are expected to look cool at all times.

I sleep in my leathers even, keeps the boogey monster away.

[Badger8]

Bikers are expected to look cool at all times.

I sleep in my leathers even, keeps the boogey monster away.

Dont worry, the boogie man will be the least of your worries sleeping around this bunch :buggerd:

[TOTO]

Bikers are expected to look cool at all times.

I sleep in my leathers even, keeps the boogey monster away.

LOL i'm actually not bringing any other shoes except my boots to be honest.

I stay in my leathers only when the gf gets kinky and starts wearing her latex outfit :rolleyes:

Looking COOL is a requirement to be able to join that tour so no worries , we will be as cool as Batman in a kindergarten :cool:

[TOTO]

Just found 50 bux - thats a good luck sign for the tour :)

[Just beGiNing 250]

Cant buy beer on Good Friday at all. So I'll be taking a few tins with me on the first day.

[sinister^]

Hey TOTO, where are we staying in Keri Keri for the night? My olds have a house in Mangawhai with beds and maybe even some beer. If we need somewhere to stay your all more than welcome to come stay there instead of Keri Keri.