Overland to the Monkey 2008 [Archive]

mickeyboy

3rd March 2008, 19:03

Greeting Pilgrims of the Gravel !! It's on again this year !! We will be heading overland to the monkey, last year we had a great time , ive enclosed some photos FYI. North Islanders , we'd love to see you. We will heading off the friday before the monkey so u would need be in Chch Thurs nite. My mobile is 027-3669717 txt me if you need any more information or get in touch via the site......... I am sussing out a route , we will arrive in Ranfurly sometime saturday or late friday nite.......update details soon.Mick

We are currently negotiatng a deal with Darbi Accessories that will entitle riders to a discounted set of TKC Continentals , the perfect tyre for this trip.
"Keep your eyes peeled or I'll them for you"

mickeyboy

3rd March 2008, 19:16

Refer to post above.

cooneyr

3rd March 2008, 19:41

Count me in. Since I missed out on the last one I'm hanging out for this one.

Cheers R

P.S.re the other thread - edit your post and I think there is a delete option which will hopefully delete the thread.

mickeyboy

3rd March 2008, 19:46

Cool Cooney , look forward to having you on the squad, Put the word out.

dmc

3rd March 2008, 19:55

What time is super pole for the Monkey GP Mick.

mickeyboy

3rd March 2008, 20:18

We need be on the road by 7am, last time we still going after dark , we need be in ranfurly before 5pm this time.

PLUG

4th March 2008, 08:18

Count me in Mick ... are we gunna hook through that dudes farm between Omarama & St Bathans again ... sweet ride that

Transalper

4th March 2008, 11:16

...that dudes farm between Omarama & St Bathans again ... sweet ride that except that big f... off ford in the last half.:shit:

cooneyr

4th March 2008, 14:55

except that big f... off ford in the last half.:shit:

From what I saw that fords didn't seem to be a problem - unless your a KTM 950 rider :lol:

Cheers R

Transalper

4th March 2008, 15:55

careful.... you'll find yourself walking bikes across... mine included.

mickeyboy

4th March 2008, 22:07

plug ,yes mate def do the farm road. Put the word out mate !!!!!!!!!!!

mick

JATZ

5th March 2008, 16:58

Ahem, 'scuse my ignorance but when is the brass monkey, may bring Dr Big down for a look, depending on dates

cooneyr

5th March 2008, 17:05

careful.... you'll find yourself walking bikes across... mine included.

Hmmm - that would be something unusual, me helping your bike across a river/creek :D

Ahem, 'scuse my ignorance but when is the brass monkey, may bring Dr Big down for a look, depending on dates

Queens Bday weekend. See here (http://www.brassmonkeyrally.org.nz/).

Cheers R

marks

5th March 2008, 18:14

any room for people from the norf?

mickeyboy

5th March 2008, 21:55

Def Marks , We will be leaving Chch 7am ish Friday before the Monkey, just plan to be in Chch thurs nite ready to go Fri morn , we will confirm the cunning plan closer to the time.

Mick

marks

5th March 2008, 22:40

Def Marks , We will be leaving Chch 7am ish Friday before the Monkey, just plan to be in Chch thurs nite ready to go Fri morn , we will confirm the cunning plan closer to the time.

Mick

you only live once

count me in

mickeyboy

6th March 2008, 20:11

Cool mate , keep in touch.

jezzaNZ

7th March 2008, 09:31

you only live once

count me in

marks, you need a wingman from PPram? never been before but always wanted to go.

Transalper

7th March 2008, 11:32

Count me in. Since I missed out on the last one I'm hanging out for this one...

Count me in Mick ... are we gunna hook through that dudes farm between Omarama & St Bathans again ... sweet ride that

BTW where they go I usually follow so in case you hadn't worked it out yet I expect to be in again too.:stupid:

Might leave the camera at home this round as I haven't even gotten to edit last years one yet.

marks

7th March 2008, 19:27

marks, you need a wingman from PPram? never been before but always wanted to go.

You're more than welcome to join me.

I would most probably be catching the ferry and traveling to Chch on the Wednesday and spending a lazy day in Chch on Thursday (wifes family are in ChCH so I might have to do a bit of relly visiting). Was also considering coming back up the west coast (all dependent on weather) and taking a couple of days to get home.

I will not be traveling fast (100 ish) as I'm on the DT230.

where do you normally ride your 450???

cheers

Mark

Club Matrix

7th March 2008, 20:10

Yeah I'm in as well. Sounds cool. What are the best tyres for dealing with snow/ice?

jezzaNZ

7th March 2008, 20:22

Mark, have family down south also (Ashvagas and Timvagas) so timeframe suits me. Will ride the Super Ten so in no hurry. Did a ride down south at Xmas (Dansies Pass, Blackforest RD, Thompson's Track, MacKenzey's Pass and of course the Raindow Road) so looking forward to getting back down there.
Mainly ride on organised trail rides in the area but love the two day or long distance stuff (offroad of course) also get up the Maungie's ocassionally for a blast.
How about yourself? Maungie's mostly? I did see your photo's on the Advrider site, must have rained heavily before you rode it?

Cheers

Jezza

jezzaNZ

7th March 2008, 21:28

Mark, could be an idea to rendez-vous in CH-Ch with some southern folk to head south!

Transalper

7th March 2008, 21:55

Yeah I'm in as well. Sounds cool. What are the best tyres for dealing with snow/ice?
Snow - anything knobbish
Ice - no good tyres
It's the possible mud I plan for on the long way round Friday and Saturday/Sunday/Monday travels... and those are the same knobbish tyres as for snow. D606 springs to mind as a typical answer for me on this trip... but there will still be a few others about that will still wear the likes of Mitas E07 or similar.

Club Matrix

7th March 2008, 23:50

Snow - anything knobbish
Ice - no good tyres
It's the possible mud I plan for on the long way round Friday and Saturday/Sunday/Monday travels... and those are the same knobbish tyres as for snow. D606 springs to mind as a typical answer for me on this trip... but there will still be a few others about that will still wear the likes of Mitas E07 or similar.

I'll try the D606 on the rear. MT21 on the front still good, but same on the rear is starting to look pretty square- I'm sure I can finish it off before the BM.
Cheers.

Transalper

8th March 2008, 20:26

D606, MT21... much the same preformance from what I hear.

mickeyboy

8th March 2008, 21:05

Guys . Don't get to worried bout the ice and snow , last year we saw none at all. Just ride on your regular tyres. Most of our riding will be gravel and rocky farm track terrain , suitable for 2 up if you take it easy.
mick

Frodo

9th March 2008, 07:51

You're more than welcome to join me.

I would most probably be catching the ferry and traveling to Chch on the Wednesday and spending a lazy day in Chch on Thursday (wifes family are in ChCH so I might have to do a bit of relly visiting). Was also considering coming back up the west coast (all dependent on weather) and taking a couple of days to get home.

I will not be traveling fast (100 ish) as I'm on the DT230.

cheers

Mark

At this stage I'm keen too. Might struggle keeping to 100 though and I have a friend I'd like to visit in Lake Ohau so we might split up south of Picton. I'll connect with the overlanders at some point on their route.

Cheers

marks

9th March 2008, 08:11

At this stage I'm keen too. Might struggle keeping to 100 though and I have a friend I'd like to visit in Lake Ohau so we might split up south of Picton. I'll connect with the overlanders at some point on their route.

Cheers

Hi Frodo

The more the merrier

I was thinking of catching the 9am ferry on Wednesday

I'm not making a booking for returning - gives me some flexibility

zeRax

10th March 2008, 19:06

i catch u ferry loving lot as u come into picton or blenheim, and merry along down to chch with ya's ;> keen to go to brass monkey, havent ridden since dusty butt 08, well hardly, been so busy with the missus and work and moving and krazykittenofdeath and boat and car shit, fuck :\ its disgusting@!

mattsdakar

10th March 2008, 19:24

I enjoyed the ride down so much last year I think I'll come again and stay this time.
I have taken a few days off after the weekend and plan to do some off road exploring around Cromwell, Queenstown area if anyone is keen to stay on a few extra days

Rgds Matt

jezzaNZ

25th March 2008, 21:38

Thought I would keep the thread alive as the Monkey draws nearer, if you are ever in the Kapiti region I thoroughly recommend you try the devils staircase and rock garden in the Akatara Forest. There is a great 50 odd km loop from the Mangatukutuku Valley side of the forest that follows the Karapoti Mtb race course in reverse....not for the faint hearted or GS rider...:shutup:

El scooto

29th March 2008, 15:59

[QUOTE=Transalper;1462967]BTW where they go I usually follow so in case you hadn't worked it out yet I expect to be in again too.:stupid:

Right behind you:ride::ride:

Alpha Solo

30th March 2008, 14:51

[QUOTE=Transalper;1462967]BTW where they go I usually follow so in case you hadn't worked it out yet I expect to be in again too.:stupid:

Right behind you:ride::ride:

And I'll follow you so you guys can test the puddles before me eh?

:shifty:

Club Matrix

1st April 2008, 22:22

[QUOTE=El scooto;1495782]

And I'll follow you so you guys can test the puddles before me eh?

:shifty:

... and tho I'd intended to go, and would be keen to see how peachvw handles the ice (frozen puddles??) - my leg is still not 100% functional after tangling with the bike up at lake Sumner, and will anyway be in China.

Hope you have a great time. Stay upright!

mattsdakar

8th April 2008, 08:24

_Shrek_

13th April 2008, 20:09

....not for the faint hearted or GS rider...:shutup:

mmmmmmmm... might just have to do that loop next time I'm in the norf & see if sels1 would jion me on his Tiger :bleh:

Be keen to join you all for the :ride: trying to get friday off still not looking good :argue: mite just have to say stuff work & run :laugh:

RedKLR650

17th April 2008, 00:50

Hi guys,
Who is keen on staying Sunday / Monday nights in a cabin at the Queenstown camping grounds? Looking at doing Macetown and possibly Nevis Valley loop (or any other ride that takes our fancy) on Monday then back to Christchurch Tuesday via Thompsons gorge rd (rise n shine), black forrest etc
Let me know early so can get an idea of numbers
Rgds Matt

I would have been keen Matt, but as you may remember, after a wee traffic ticket I got last year, the baliff decided he better have my lisence for 3 months, and the KLR isn't included on the work lisence :spanking:

Ironically, I get my full lisence back on the 6th of June, a week too late :(

Hope you guys have a great trip yet again

Cheers, Stu

alfonz

17th April 2008, 01:26

hi matt ive just had my leave approved so count me in neighbour those tracks sound fine :clap:

mattsdakar

17th April 2008, 15:12

I would have been keen Matt, but as you may remember, after a wee traffic ticket I got last year, the baliff decided he better have my lisence for 3 months, and the KLR isn't included on the work lisence :spanking:

Ironically, I get my full lisence back on the 6th of June, a week too late :(

Hope you guys have a great trip yet again

Cheers, Stu

That's a bugger Stu, who's going to take our pictures??
There's always next year eh?

Rgds

Transalper

30th April 2008, 21:38

29 Days to go... and a few hours.

cooneyr

2nd May 2008, 12:35

Mickyboy - how you getting on regarding the route? Have you got any further with your route (I've been hearing rumors). Keen to help if I can. I've got some ideas for the ride between Rakaia and Albury and that avoid the State Highway's and involve a bit of gravel/dirt (still mostly seal though). Depends on how fast you want to get south and where you want to stop for the night?

Cheers R

mickeyboy

3rd May 2008, 16:09

Cooney !! txt me your land line mate 027-3669717
Mickeyboy

mickeyboy

3rd May 2008, 19:03

cooney , sorry mate i deleted your txt !!!! could you send again . thanks Mick

_Shrek_

3rd May 2008, 20:52

are you guys goin down friday? keen to tag along

cheers keith

Frodo

4th May 2008, 06:45

I'm now out. I have a critical meeting on the Friday.

Transalper

9th May 2008, 14:35

20 days to go.
I hear the plan has evolved a bit, I trust Mick will update every one else here who he's welcomed along in this thread.

marks

17th May 2008, 09:05

10 days to go (I'm leaving on Tuesday 27th - weather/work permitting...)

Man I'm looking forward to this - this month has really draaaaged

nigelp

17th May 2008, 10:09

Looks like I'm out from riding for a bit. Cracked a couple of ribs :doctor: on Thursday night mountain biking so no riding for me for a bit! Have a good trip guys!

timg

17th May 2008, 19:15

Looks like I'm out from riding for a bit. Cracked a couple of ribs :doctor: on Thursday night mountain biking so no riding for me for a bit! Have a good trip guys!

That's a bugger. You really must give up those high risk sports that interfere with your motorcycling :yes: Sorry to miss you on the Brass. Call in if your're passing our new addy. Cheers, T.

_Shrek_

17th May 2008, 19:50

Looks like I'm out from riding for a bit. Cracked a couple of ribs :doctor: on Thursday night mountain biking so no riding for me for a bit! Have a good trip guys!

so the moral is don't go mountain biking :rofl: get well soon Nigel

i wont be going to the brass got a fairly large bill for repairs :cry: have fun

paturoa

17th May 2008, 20:22

Myself and xgnr are coming overland and oversea as well - so there!

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=73247

C U there - normal place?

nigelp

17th May 2008, 20:25

That's a bugger. You really must give up those high risk sports that interfere with your motorcycling :yes: Sorry to miss you on the Brass. Call in if your're passing our new addy. Cheers, T.

Well that was ACC claim #38 by my calculations - about 20 related to all kinds of two wheeled fun! That is my only fracture I am allowed this year so got it out of the way early this time!

mickeyboy

19th May 2008, 16:59

Alpha Solo

19th May 2008, 19:58

RedKLR650

20th May 2008, 00:14

At the moment the meeting place is the rakia gas station 9.00am that templeton gas station is a pain in the arse to get in out of and they have crap coffee !! Roll on pilgrims to the Big Salmon !!! txt Mickey 027-3669717 if you are on the team !

Hey there Mickeyboy,

I'd love to be part of the team, but sadly I don't get my license back until 6th of June, just after the Brass trip...... :soon: :oi-grr:

Bloody demerit points...... :Police: :doh:

Anyway, I'm VERY KEEN to hear :mobile: of any trips or rides on after 6th of June, as not having been on the KLR for 3 months, I'm going to be off for some gentle :scooter: rides the next day :-)

Have a great ride everyone, Stu

P.S. I just realised that my signature shot below was taken on the same trip last year.......

marks

20th May 2008, 08:22

I've gotta bale out too...

Twisted my knee recently doing a solo on the Ashley River and now need ligament surgery... the sound if the tendon rip was louder than the bike as I went down, caught my foot as the bike went 180 on clay...

Limping and not sleeping properly... roll on ACC op...

Have fun guys, pretty gutted as I brought a tent for it recently etc..

Major bummer...

I'm re-evaluating knee pads/guards after doing something lesser but similar recently - do you think you could have worn anything that would have prevented this injury?

cheers

Mark

mickeyboy

20th May 2008, 10:44

Ok stu will keep you in the loop !! mick

Alpha Solo

21st May 2008, 07:43

Major bummer...

I'm re-evaluating knee pads/guards after doing something lesser but similar recently - do you think you could have worn anything that would have prevented this injury?

cheers

Mark

I had some Alpinestars knee pads on at the time, didn't do much to help... I have posted on the 'neck brace' post some more info.

Best of luck to everyone going, post some pics on your return!!!

mickeyboy

21st May 2008, 16:01

Pilgrims of the Gravel !!! After many hours of deliberation we have changed our meeting spot !!! FRIDAY 8.30AM BP ROLLESTON !!! Cu there for coffee, additionally the "committee" has decided that we will go where the wind blows us and end up in Ranfurly Friday night, the adventure will continue Saturday !!! Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee haaaaaaaaaaaaaa !!!!!
" If in doubt wind it out "

mbazza

29th May 2008, 21:28

Any idea where you plan to stay in ranfurly on Friday? I may be able to join you for the night and Saturdays fun.. That's if I'm invited. Cheers. :cold:

RedKLR650

30th May 2008, 00:46

NordieBoy

30th May 2008, 07:51

I wish I was there, but alas, Mr Plod says No :Police:

Only 8 days till I get the license back :bleh:

Have a great ride

Stu

You're a photographer right?

Monkey is a motorbiking event right?

They'll need photos right?

Work based exemption?

Flinders

30th May 2008, 08:06

Any idea where you plan to stay in ranfurly on Friday? I may be able to join you for the night and Saturdays fun.. That's if I'm invited. Cheers. :cold:

We staying in Ranfurly Pub and the motel unit in the pub carpark. Good to have a local about, to show us some good rides on Saturday. See ya there. Cheers

RedKLR650

30th May 2008, 09:39

You're a photographer right?
Monkey is a motorbiking event right?
They'll need photos right?
Work based exemption?

Cheers Nordie, Seeeeeeeeemmmmmmms like a cunning plan, but.... :(

Sadly Mr Plod :Police: only allows me to drive 1 specific car :mad:( my one ) on the work license :baby:
But by this time next week........:banana:

Have a good one guys, Stu

twotyred

30th May 2008, 18:28

You're a photographer right?

Monkey is a motorbiking event right?

They'll need photos right?

Work based exemption?

or go pillion!?...

mbazza

30th May 2008, 21:06

We staying in Ranfurly Pub and the motel unit in the pub carpark. Good to have a local about, to show us some good rides on Saturday. See ya there. Cheers

Unfortunately I got badly held up at work :doh::doh: and won't be on the road until Sat morning from Clutha. Have a good day, plenty of gravel about. See you at the rally. Cheers.