Southland: Burt Munro Challenge 2008 (28-30 November) [Archive]

woodybee

16th March 2008, 17:51

Hi Dudes and Dudess's,

I can get to this, 1st one, went up to Auckland to watch U2, last year was Winchester, so this one is a taker. The Magpie is the week before......crazy month eh.....doing a tour up to Bay of Plenty after Nelson rally this year, so back to work for a few days then off to Magpie.....choice:banana:

Coi 4 now

Woodybee

more_fasterer

20th May 2008, 13:21

Whoo yeah! Ain't gonna miss this after the ball I had last year!

xknuts

21st May 2008, 22:39

Anyone know if it's gonna clash with the Magpie this year?

Great to see dates are apart finally! And this year is the Jokers Bike show @ Ashburton, a biennial event. A great day ride from Winchester & back.:whistle:

Whoo yeah! Ain't gonna miss this after the ball I had last year!

So a ball is to be had 2 weeks in a row? Can my bod handle it? HELL YES.:2thumbsup

Daffyd

22nd May 2008, 13:26

_Shrek_

22nd May 2008, 23:27

Great to see dates are apart finally! And this year is the Jokers Bike show @ Ashburton, a biennial event. A great day ride from Winchester & back.:whistle:

So a ball is to be had 2 weeks in a row? Can my bod handle it? HELL YES.:2thumbsup

you got the magpie, Bert Munro & the KB the following week when i went to skool that makes 3 in a row!!! now can the body handle it :drinkup: :drinkup: :drinkup: :puke: me thinks :rofl:

xknuts

23rd May 2008, 19:51

you got the magpie, Bert Munro & the KB the following week when i went to skool that makes 3 in a row!!! now can the body handle it :drinkup: :drinkup: :drinkup: :puke: me thinks :rofl:

HELL NO ! Bugger

Neville

24th May 2008, 14:25

Hi Dudes and Dudess's,

crazy month eh.....doing a tour up to Bay of Plenty after Nelson rally this year, so back to work for a few days then off to Magpie
Woodybee

Is the Nelson Rally on this year? I heard a rumour it was off :crybaby:

Neville

24th May 2008, 14:34

Great to see dates are apart finally! And this year is the Jokers Bike show @ Ashburton, a biennial event. A great day ride from Winchester & back.:whistle:

A day ride? hell ya gonna have a whole week to do it in :laugh: Winchester is on the 21st- 23rd and the Jokers Bike Show is on the 29th and it's probably a bit far to come back from the Burt Munro if ya going to that.

Dazza

15th July 2008, 16:11

Good stuff, me & a possie from the Naki are going to come down for some hospitality,nice,canne wait :2guns:

NighthawkNZ

15th July 2008, 16:19

Anyone know if it's gonna clash with the Magpie this year?

No Magpie week before... you have to go to magpie as it be my 40th :)

SuperSonic

17th July 2008, 16:01

Might try to make this:2thumbsup, so does any one know of a place to stay apart from the tent village? Eg Hotels, motels etc or are these booked out years ago? Thanks :cool:

Daffyd

18th July 2008, 20:56

Might try to make this:2thumbsup, so does any one know of a place to stay apart from the tent village? Eg Hotels, motels etc or are these booked out years ago? Thanks :cool:

Prolly mostly booked out, but you could try the Beach Road Holiday Park.
Virtually next door to the rally site. They have tourist flats & cabins.
For motel/hotel, you would have to go back into Invers. (about 10km?)

Dodger

25th July 2008, 11:00

I'll be heading down with a few work mates.
going to make a week ling trip out of it with the rally being the mid point :)

Dodger

28th July 2008, 09:31

Info regarding discounted rates on the Interislander:

Interislander are offering discounted rates again for this event, however you will need to contact the organiser of the event or possibly consult any Newsletters etc that you may receive as there is a code that you must quote to make a booking (eg: FAxxxx)

Rates are as follows:
$38 per Adult one way
$35 per Motorcycle one way
$120 per Car/Van/Ute/4x4 up to 5.5m long one way

These off-peak rates are available up to 16 December 2008 when fares switch to On-Peak.

Dazza

28th July 2008, 10:22

Cheers for the heads up, will have to do alittle research.

Big Dave

28th July 2008, 10:49

http://web.mac.com/david_cohen_design/Site/Photos/Pages/Burt_Munro.html

Dodger

28th July 2008, 14:37

Cheers for the heads up, will have to do alittle research.

Let me know if you find anything :)

Dazza

28th July 2008, 14:40

Let me know if you find anything :) Will do, looks like we'll have to wait until they get their website updated though as it keeps refering to 2007 with the only update as to the dates for 2008 :(

Dodger

6th August 2008, 17:36

Will do, looks like we'll have to wait until they get their website updated though as it keeps refering to 2007 with the only update as to the dates for 2008 :(

Website updated witht he info :)
http://burtmunrochallenge.com/burtmunro/accommodationTravel

Dazza

7th August 2008, 10:51

Website updated witht he info :)
http://burtmunrochallenge.com/burtmunro/accommodationTravel
Cheers for that, my internet's been down for a week now,so very timely. Looks like the group from the Naki's getting bigger every week. Bring it on :chase:

Dodger

7th August 2008, 14:10

Looks like the group from the Naki's getting bigger every week. Bring it on :chase:

So far from my work we have 3 bikes and 1 car going down, with quite a few maybes joining us from our CHCH office and a few maybes here in Wellington as well.

My Plan is to head down on the Wednesday and spend a week (Wed-Wed) seeing some of the south island along with the Burt rally in the weekend :)

My map/plan:

Dazza

7th August 2008, 14:25

Timing wise it's similar to me,route is open,depending on what the weathers doing.We'll probably go down through Gereldine if the weathers crap on the West :2thumbsup

RobRod

8th August 2008, 19:19

Anybody have any idea what classes they are going to run at the beach race, ie quads or only bikes

JMemonic

14th August 2008, 18:38

I have pre booked so all going, hope to see some of you guys & girls.

paulmac

15th August 2008, 12:02

mate, I see you are missing the crown range ! Its a fantastic ride !! :drool:

Dazza

15th August 2008, 12:04

mate, I see you are missing the crown range ! Its a fantastic ride !! :drool:Me & the Taranaki Posse are doing the Crown Range :woohoo:

paulmac

15th August 2008, 12:16

some of the photos in one of my albums are from the BM rally last year.

Dodger

19th August 2008, 14:17

mate, I see you are missing the crown range ! Its a fantastic ride !! :drool:

Ooooh... just looked at that on the map, looks interesting.
Our plan is very fluid at the moment so I think I can add that in :)

Dazza

19th August 2008, 14:36

Have just paid for the rally & ferry crossings today. We are definately doing the Crown Range on the way down. Roll on the end of November !!!:chase:

paulmac

19th August 2008, 15:37

Wanaka to queenstown is the best direction to go. Great ride ! Not bad the other way also. Photo op at the cadarona hotel.

nadroj

19th August 2008, 17:17

Wanaka to queenstown is the best direction to go. Great ride ! Not bad the other way also. Photo op at the cadarona hotel.

And looking down on Queenstown.

ynot slow

19th August 2008, 19:54

Nice pic,have one similar,but with a plane approaching the airport,great view when landing in Queenstown on a fine day.

Allow a day or so around Arrowtown/Queenstown/Wanaka areas.

Dazza

21st August 2008, 08:37

Nice pic,have one similar,but with a plane approaching the airport,great view when landing in Queenstown on a fine day.

Allow a day or so around Arrowtown/Queenstown/Wanaka areas.
Nice places to sight see & all but full of pretentious wankers (not the actual people that live there though), each to their own.
It's all about the ride for me I'm afraid :angry2:And maybe the odd photo opp !!!

woodybee

8th September 2008, 20:35

my Plan is to head down on the Wednesday and spend a week (Wed-Wed) seeing some of the south island along with the Burt rally in the weekend :)

My map/plan:[/QUOTE]If you get to Queenstown, look me up, there are a group of us from Queenstown that go riding on the Thursday night, once the clocks change we will eb out again.

Hope to catch you aound Dude

Woodybee

McJim

8th September 2008, 20:41

I'm just gonna turn up on the day and hope there's room. Dunno what I'll do if there's no space though. Prolly have to turn round and ride all the way home:rofl:

NighthawkNZ

8th September 2008, 21:07

hmmm burt or the long drop... most likely the long drop

Daffyd

12th September 2008, 20:06

I'm just gonna turn up on the day and hope there's room. Dunno what I'll do if there's no space though. Prolly have to turn round and ride all the way home:rofl:

I'll try and keep you a site. PM me with an ETA.

McJim

12th September 2008, 20:18

I'll try and keep you a site. PM me with an ETA.

It's just not the same - 5 minutes in a Taxi, pitch the tent...drink piss...sleep in tent....wake up cold....call a cab and sleep it off.....come back in the morning and pack up tent.

It seems an awful lot of trouble just for a badge :rofl:

JMemonic

29th October 2008, 14:07

One month to go, so who is going down and what days? We intend to head down slowly over a couple of days if anyone is head through CHCH that we can tag along with.

Dazza

29th October 2008, 14:37

One month to go, so who is going down and what days? We intend to head down slowly over a couple of days if anyone is head through CHCH that we can tag along with.Only 25 more sleeps to go until we hit your fair shores. Hopefully loverly & sunny by then so we can do the west coast :niceone:

xknuts

6th November 2008, 20:37

I sort of know what events on & when BUT is there a central camping area for bikers, Where? and what costs are involved in seeing all events?
Anyone???? :confused:

NighthawkNZ

6th November 2008, 20:44

I sort of know what events on & when BUT is there a central camping area for bikers, Where? and what costs are involved in seeing all events?
Anyone???? :confused:

All info here

http://burtmunrochallenge.southlandnz.com/

madmal64

7th November 2008, 07:21

Right the ferry is booked and we are locked & loaded ready for the fun.
Me & 3 mates are heading down to Christchurch on Wednesday to meet up with this interesting bike. Looking forward to taking it for a tootle. Hand shifter will be interesting and not as much ground clearance as my Ape but it will be cool.

Brian d marge

7th November 2008, 12:58

JMemonic

7th November 2008, 14:09

Who made that bike ,,,looks good , cept for the spaky front guard

Stephen

What front guard? its a leaf spring for the suspension.

madmal64

7th November 2008, 16:09

Who made that bike ,,,looks good , cept for the spaky front guard

Stephen

Its made by these (http://www.kiwiindian.com/index.php) guys
They custom build to order. Kiwi guys in the states. Its a "Bobber" on their range. They make some pretty neat stuff.
Its getting flown in just to get here in time. I think the no front guard my be fun at VIN time!

JMemonic

7th November 2008, 18:17

Its made by these (http://www.kiwiindian.com/index.php) guys
They custom build to order. Kiwi guys in the states. Its a "Bobber" on their range. They make some pretty neat stuff.
Its getting flown in just to get here in time. I think the no front guard my be fun at VIN time!

Will certainly be interesting to see, as to how the vin thing will go well its a small build motorcycle so there is some room there and as its the suspension spring well it could pass but then again the spring out the front like that could be considered a dangerous fitting.

Is it heading down or are you meeting it just to look at it ? I would love to get up close and impersonal with a camera.

madmal64

7th November 2008, 19:40

Will certainly be interesting to see, as to how the vin thing will go well its a small build motorcycle so there is some room there and as its the suspension spring well it could pass but then again the spring out the front like that could be considered a dangerous fitting.

Is it heading down or are you meeting it just to look at it ? I would love to get up close and impersonal with a camera.

Its being ridden down from Christchurch. We are staying at the proud owners place on Wednesday evening and we will doing a short haul to Geraldine on Thursday then heading down in Ivers from there on Friday.
After the Challenge we are off to Hokitika and then back to Chch from there. Will be a great 1st ride for it.
Im sure you will find us at the rally site. It will be the only one there!

JMemonic

7th November 2008, 19:56

Its being ridden down from Christchurch. We are staying at the proud owners place on Wednesday evening and we will doing a short haul to Geraldine on Thursday then heading down in Ivers from there on Friday.
After the Challenge we are off to Hokitika and then back to Chch from there. Will be a great 1st ride for it.
Im sure you will find us at the rally site. It will be the only one there!

I will keep my eyes open, might see you on the road on the way down.

scumdog

7th November 2008, 20:10

Y'all will be passing Chez Scumdog en route - and we'll be safely snuggled in at CBs friends place in Invercargill already, accomodation is already at a premuim in Invers...

Dodger

10th November 2008, 09:54

2 and 1/2 weeks to go :eek:
I'll be heading down on the Wednesday with 2 other Bikes and a Car.

We will be on the 8:25am ferry so keep an eye out :)

Dazza

10th November 2008, 10:10

2 and 1/2 weeks to go :eek:
I'll be heading down on the Wednesday with 2 other Bikes and a Car.

We will be on the 8:25am ferry so keep an eye out :)Where on the same sailing but the day before, about 7 of us. To say I canne wait would be an understatement :Punk:

Dodger

10th November 2008, 10:13

Where on the same sailing but the day before, about 7 of us. To say I canne wait would be an understatement :Punk:

Drat looks like we miss ya then.
We are heading back on the 6:05pm sailing on Wed the 3rd.

madmal64

10th November 2008, 10:46

Ha we are on the same sailings both ways as Dodger!
Man am I looking forward to getting back down south for a week.

Dazza

10th November 2008, 10:57

Drat looks like we miss ya then.
We are heading back on the 6:05pm sailing on Wed the 3rd.& where sail back a day later @ 0950hrs on the 4th, may catch you on the road @ some stage, we are heading down the West Coast on the way down if weathers not too rough & then chilling out in Golden Bay for a couple of days before we head home. Bring it on !:devil2:

Dazza

14th November 2008, 15:06

Only 10 more sleeps for me & we are on our way :chase:

robertydog

14th November 2008, 15:59

Oil and filter done.
New tires arrived.
Monday fit new tyres.

Getting there...

Dodger

20th November 2008, 14:44

Bedroll brought, tent found
Radio fitted (bike to bike comms)

7 more sleeps till we leave :woohoo:

Dazza

20th November 2008, 14:48

New rear fitted just need to scrub her in this weekend, only 4 more sleeps for us. Checked the long range weather forecast, make sure you pack your wets.

McJim

21st November 2008, 19:05

Fuggit - I'll just walk! :rofl:

JMemonic

21st November 2008, 19:48

New rear gets fitted early next week, nearly everything else is sorted out just a few minor things to do Monday, then the better half and I head out early Wednesday taking the scenic route via the West Coast, I am doing well she has even granted permission to do the crown ranges :Punk:.

We intend breaking the trip there into three chunks, only because I have a habit of stopping and taking photos but nothing is planned except getting to the destination Friday afternoon.

Should you come across a slow travelling silver Duke, or for that matter on stopped on the side of the road with a long haired bloke looking intently through a camera view finder feel free to wave as you go past, perhaps we shall meet on the road.

Hell we are looking forward to this.

JMemonic

21st November 2008, 19:51

Fuggit - I'll just walk! :rofl:

Hey McJim is there any chance I could pay you a few dollars and get you to charge my camera and laptop a couple of time over the weekend? PM me if you think we can come to some arrangement, cheers.

BBzz

21st November 2008, 20:06

New sprockets and chain
Oil change and filters
Built the pack rack today, tryout tomorrow @ magpie
Tent on the way (I hope) :mellow:Trade me special
Invercargill here we come
:soon:

woodybee

23rd November 2008, 19:50

Am so looking forward to this, its my first burt............I met a guy at the Magpie who looked the spitting image of Anthony Hopkins no less, he was with a group of dudes from Christchurch, and they howled with laughter when I announced the likeness.

hogfire

23rd November 2008, 19:59

Yeah can't wait. Got my gear and bike all sorted.

Went last year and it was bloody excellent!

Dodger

24th November 2008, 11:52

Question, what the difference between these two? :wacko:
(from http://burtmunrochallenge.com/burtmunro/theEvent)

Burt Munro Challenge Rally $50 includes entry into race events.

Spectator Pass for race events $30 plus $2 booking

keithbuckby

24th November 2008, 11:57

the $50 is to the rally, camp out and everything, the $30 is just a spectator pass to the events only.

Big Dave

24th November 2008, 12:03

Wanna be famous? - large man - wit' KR hat, camera and swagger.
Do something spectacular in front of him.

pritch

24th November 2008, 12:34

Wanna be famous? - large man - wit' KR hat, camera and swagger.
Do something spectacular in front of him.

That's better than doing something that gets you so famous you get your name in the alphabetical section at the back of the paper...

Dodger

24th November 2008, 12:45

the $50 is to the rally, camp out and everything, the $30 is just a spectator pass to the events only.

Hmm, Guess we only need the $30 one then, as we are camping out at a mates house (if it's still standing when we get there)

sunhuntin

24th November 2008, 13:15

fuck, i wish i could afford to go. damnit.

i paid $50 last year. was great! only time i used the bike for any of the events was wyndham. top weekend and well worth the trip.

scumdog

24th November 2008, 15:56

Yup, we were too late to pre-pay, stillif the weather turns to crap we've got a wrm house and dry bed and a garagre to put our bikes into for the night.

Four more sleeps people...only four more.:Punk:

NighthawkNZ

24th November 2008, 16:05

-easy--rider-

24th November 2008, 18:46

have only just decided i might go..

can you just turn up and pay there and camp there?

anyone wanna join me..

BBzz

24th November 2008, 19:42

have only just decided i might go..

can you just turn up and pay there and camp there?

anyone wanna join me..

Yea Hi Easy. I’m going. If the weather’s not too bad on the W coast then I will take that rout.
If good this side then through the inland road.
That’s the plan @ the mo
Leave Thursday Morning??

-easy--rider-

24th November 2008, 19:47

Yea Hi Easy. I’m going. If the weather’s not too bad on the W coast then I will take that rout.
If good this side then through the inland road.
That’s the plan @ the mo
Leave Thursday Morning??

yea i would rather go down the west coast. i will have to ask the boss if i can have some holidays.. should be ok tho.

were you planning to stay somewhere thursday night?

-easy--rider-

24th November 2008, 20:23

i think i would be streching it to get thursday off. if im lucky il get fri sat sun. how about early start friday go down the east coast and get there in the evening then leave up the west coast sat avo camp out then home sunday. thats my plan anyway. how mutch longer is the west coast route and how fast do you ride?

BBzz

24th November 2008, 20:53

i think i would be streching it to get thursday off.
You could always tell him you where sick (Like Sick of work) and the Beach racing is on Friday :eek:
I try to travel at a speed that doesn’t include loosing demerit points. Through it doesn’t always work.:Oops:

keithbuckby

25th November 2008, 07:29

is friday night, starts at 6 I think, plenty of time to poodle down and grab a site.

sunhuntin

25th November 2008, 11:47

have only just decided i might go..

can you just turn up and pay there and camp there?

anyone wanna join me..

thats what i did last year. showed up at the camp site and paid right then and there. you get a cool lanyard which you must wear at all times, and they write your rego on the back. they check the rego against your lanyard when leaving the site. great idea to prevent against theft. only difference between prepaying or paying on site is prepayers get tshirts i think. but you can buy shirts onsite in the beer tent. [as well as heaps of other merchandise]

only major problem i can recall is last year the dunnys blew over during the night. they ended up tying them down, lol. [btw, that wind blew the loos over, but didnt damage any tents!]

-easy--rider-

25th November 2008, 18:28

You could always tell him you where sick (Like Sick of work) and the Beach racing is on Friday :eek:
I try to travel at a speed that doesn’t include loosing demerit points. Through it doesn’t always work.:Oops:

its a no go. ive just had 2 weeks off about a month ago coz i was sick of work. and a few days off last week coz i was actualy sick. i shouldve planned it.

oh well save me sum cash.

robertydog

25th November 2008, 18:36

Well im packed and ready to cruise. A lot from Hawkes Bay leaving in the morning. Its gonna be good.

kiwi cowboy

25th November 2008, 18:45

Wanna be famous? - large man - wit' KR hat, camera and swagger.
Do something spectacular in front of him.

Like wave as im chasing after my blue gsxr400 [in the have a go class]as its sliding down the track now would that get me famous?:whistle:

BBzz

25th November 2008, 19:02

its a no go. ive just had 2 weeks off about a month ago coz i was sick of work. and a few days off last week coz i was actualy sick. i shouldve planned it.

oh well save me sum cash.

So are you still going??
The weather l:sunny::sunny:K'S Sweet

Big Dave

25th November 2008, 19:04

Like wave as im chasing after my blue gsxr400 [in the have a go class]as its sliding down the track now would that get me famous?:whistle:

you's a contender.

Winston001

25th November 2008, 20:29

Looking forward to all youse jokers and jokeresses coming down here for a fine time. Right now the weather has turned cool but we had 30 degrees a couple of days ago. The forecast for the weekend is good. I like the fact the organisers have huge pavilions for everyone just in case a bit of scots mist blows in.... :D

I'll park my yellow Duc in front of the main tent if anyone wants a spot to meet at. Apart from that I expect to camp somewhere near the goal posts, over by the tree line. Good shelter and peaceful.

Don't know if McJim can make it, we'll see what happens. Santa Parade and two little boys tend to grab his attention.

If anybody needs any help or anything while at the Rally, text or ring me 0274314080.

robertydog

25th November 2008, 20:38

scumdog

25th November 2008, 21:24

Looking forward to all youse jokers and jokeresses coming down here for a fine time. The forecast for the weekend is good. I like the fact the organisers have huge pavilions for everyone just in case a bit of scots mist blows in.... :D

I'll park my yellow Duc in front of the main tent if anyone wants a spot to meet at. Apart from that I expect to camp somewhere near the goal posts, over by the tree line. Good shelter and peaceful.

If anybody needs any help or anything while at the Rally, text or ring me 0274314080.

CB and I will be 'Harley-ing' down on Friday arvo (tassles flailing) with a tentative plan of staying at the site Friday night and maybe at CBs friends on the Saturday night....but things can change eh!

Clairsky

25th November 2008, 21:39

Definitly going this year! Got the bug again last weekend, did the trip around the mountain Saturday avo in the sun. Beaut day.
Will you be there Friday afternoon Winston? That's when I'm planning on setting up camp site and coming back later - after kids sports.

JMemonic

26th November 2008, 00:05

Mrs JM and I leave early in the morning for leisurely trip across to the west coast and down through Haast with our planned arrival on site sometime late Friday morning, early afternoon.

Will keep my eyes open for Winston001, scummy etc around the site, I am sure I will not becoming famous due to so random act of insanity on my part in front of some bloke wearing a KR hat carrying a camera.

Looking forward to this.

madmal64

26th November 2008, 05:10

Bike is loaded and Im ready to head out the door to catch the ferry this morning.
Looking forward to meeting some of the Southern KB clan. Im riding a candy apple red Aprilia Falco and will be with cool new Kiwi Indian hard tail springer & a Duc 1098.
Staying in Christchurch tonight and then heading to Geraldine for a quick visit on Thursday. Havent really planned the trip down from there but will be there of Friday.
Im looking forward to doing a week in the South again, its been far too long since the last one.
Bring it on!!:cool:

hayd3n

26th November 2008, 06:26

rock on invercargill here we come
hehe
statying at a m8s in invercargill leaving 4:30 friday goin down the coast way

scorry

26th November 2008, 07:15

you guys might see me on the way down, ill be in a big ass campervan towing 4 motards, ill be sure to make some room if i see bikes comin through.
make sure ya give me a wave if ya do.
gettin a bit nervous about this street race ay lol

Winston001

26th November 2008, 09:15

Got two mates coming down from Chch and Cromwell so will set up with them on Friday afternoon. Beach racing on Friday evening this year.

How about KBers collect around my bike at midday on Saturday? It will be parked in the row outside the pavilion which is reserved for Ducatis, Aprilias......and the occasional HD..... :D Thats assuming I'm not at Teretonga or elsewhere distracted.

Faarg...now I'll have to clean the bike.....sigh....

Daffyd

26th November 2008, 09:15

I'll be heading down mid to late morning, setting up camp roughly where Winston said...seems to be the most sheltered place. Look for a red Yamaha Virago and/or an orange and grey tent.

keithbuckby

26th November 2008, 10:48

doing my best sun dance for you all, meant to clear from tomorrow:banana:

kiwi cowboy

26th November 2008, 11:12

hey all im not campin at the site as my parents are comin with us so we at a motel but if your in the pits on saturday and see a blue gsxr400 and a fat bugger riden it come say hello.
cheers

scorry

26th November 2008, 11:14

hey all im not campin at the site as my parents are comin with us so we at a motel but if your in the pits on saturday and see a blue gsxr400 and a fat bugger riden it come say hello.
cheers

ill try to go say hi this time mate, i neva had time at levels cos i was ridin 2 bikes.
you should be able to spot us pretty easy lol 4 motards and a big white camper van

kiwi cowboy

26th November 2008, 11:21

ill try to go say hi this time mate, i neva had time at levels cos i was ridin 2 bikes.
you should be able to spot us pretty easy lol 4 motards and a big white camper van

cool will keep an eye out for ya be good to meet.you only on the flat track or on the friday beach too?

scorry

26th November 2008, 11:24

cool will keep an eye out for ya be good to meet.you only on the flat track or on the friday beach too?

we are all racin at teretonga on saturday and then the street race on sunday
was thinkn about the beach race but cant be arsed takin spare wheels then havin to wash the bike before teretonga

-easy--rider-

26th November 2008, 16:28

So are you still going??
The weather l:sunny::sunny:K'S Sweet

ive got friday and sat off may just be able to swing sunday but im ment to be saving money atm..

will see. when are u leaving?

Dodger

26th November 2008, 18:20

Made it ti CHCH :)

98tls

26th November 2008, 18:27

Down here in Oamaru theres been bikes trickling through all day,tommorow should see an increase in numbers for sure,if anyone needs a cuppa or anything on the way through sing out.

BBzz

26th November 2008, 20:52

ive got friday and sat off may just be able to swing sunday but im ment to be saving money atm..

will see. when are u leaving?

Humm good Question? about 8:30 ish
Coffee @ Jacksons and then ride :scooter:
Looks like the weather going to be good all weekend

If you can it will be GOOD
But Ha take it easy "a time for everthing"

McJim

26th November 2008, 20:57

Down here in Oamaru theres been bikes trickling through all day,tommorow should see an increase in numbers for sure,if anyone needs a cuppa or anything on the way through sing out.

Hey I'd be up for a cuppa....my route doesn't go anywhere near Oamaru though....:rofl:

98tls

26th November 2008, 21:00

Hey I'd be up for a cuppa....my route doesn't go anywhere near Oamaru though....:rofl: Thank god.:bleh:

NighthawkNZ

26th November 2008, 21:02

scumdog

27th November 2008, 16:00

Bike-after-bike-after-bike..heading south past Chez Scumdog all day - and still going past, gonna be a big turnout I'd guess.

Subike

27th November 2008, 16:05

lots of packs going past work most of the day.
One big pack would have been at least 50 bikes,
awsome sound comming up the hill into Waipara.

keithbuckby

28th November 2008, 07:49

bikes going past work testerday and today, spend half my time looking out the window. awesome:Punk:

Winston001

28th November 2008, 09:53

Weathers looking hot - bring your shorts! http://www.stuff.co.nz/4775121a6568.html

Daffyd

30th November 2008, 18:58

Well, it's been and gone. Third time lucky weatherwise; except for an easterly drizzle on Saturday night for the speedway and a couple of light showers through the night.
As always the entertainment was great, the racing even better.
Managed to catch up with Scumdog and CB, Woodybee, Clairsky, BotB, Moxey, HondaV2, OAB... apologies to any one I missed.

hayd3n

30th November 2008, 20:03

i had a great time got back 5:30 this arvo no tickets (for me anyway) wahoo !!!!!!!!!
thanks to all the cages the moved outa my way when i was doin 109ish

cold comfort

30th November 2008, 22:22

sounds likle a great weekend for all. Was good to be at Wyndham for the racing at least. Spotted a couple of KB'ers on the OTHER side of the track! Enjoyed the excellent Catilns road (even the gravel detour) tho got hamered by the wind for most of it! Racking up some miles already! Passed a tourist who had parked a campervan in the swamp- they really don't get gravel roads!

NighthawkNZ

30th November 2008, 22:26

Passed a tourist who had parked a campervan in the swamp- they really don't get gravel roads!

Extreme tourists... :eek:

BBzz

30th November 2008, 22:33

Stuck in Haast becuse some D%^K #%*D wouldn't fix his gas pump
But I must give the upS^^ TO Deep South the roads the people (most of them) Rock the Rally what a BLAST and on Agro Sweet Azzz Rock On:Punk:

gammaguy

30th November 2008, 22:43

just got back from the Burt Munro weekend.

Great Racing

great food and beer

great weather(not always:weep:)

great mates good to catch up with y,all

im in love with the RG all over again

Just Awesome.cant wait till next year!:2thumbsup

alley cat

1st December 2008, 11:25

Wow. Home last night about 11. What a magic weekend. Top nz bike event ive been to yet by a country mile!!!!!!!!!
The inland ride down was perfect. Total heaven.
The racing was good, the speedway track and racing awesome.
Loads of piss drunk, loads of new places, my first first gear wheelie, and a lovely cop who let me away with some cheeky riding in invercargill.
Windy wet ride home but the ole newspaper worked its magic.
Perfect man. Burt Monroe rocks!:niceone:

Okey Dokey

1st December 2008, 15:59

Third time going for me and I think it was the best yet! Sunshine at the Oreti Beach races, Teretonga and Wyndham (yes, everywhere) was beautiful and warm. Excellent racing by the competitors.

Didn't need rain gear at all. Went down via the Catlins (McJim territory) and it was lovely.

Very well done, organisers. Give yourselves a BIG pat on the back. And see you again next year...

BBzz

1st December 2008, 17:51

Very well done, organisers. Give yourselves a BIG pat on the back. And see you again next year...

Have to Agree GOOD JOB :clap:

Got home about 4:30 today. A little bit of Scotch mist on the way up the West Cost but all in all a "Sweet" Ride.:ride:

JMemonic

2nd December 2008, 15:17

Took a slow route home and just got in.

Had a great week, we left ChCh Wednesday last and went over the coast stopped the first night in Franz, spent a little to much as you do, then had a short hop to Wannaka where by some random chance I looked to my left as we entered the Speights bar there and say one of my local KB'ers Spuds1234 helmets sitting there, meet up with a couple of bikers had a beer and a yarn. Off through the Crown ranges down to Invercargill (two l's I can afford the ink) with Alex leading the way, a stop at Winton for a coffee, the off to the Rally site.

I can honestly say I have sent plenty of txt messages to Scummy and McJim but never meet either, I meet a couple of KB'ers and had a ball of a time.

Just a wee warning to all just because a dozen beers has 12 std drinks and a cask of red wine has 31 it does not necessarily make sense to buy the cask of wine.

Winston001

2nd December 2008, 19:45

I can honestly say I have sent plenty of txt messages to Scummy and McJim but never meet either, I meet a couple of KB'ers and had a ball of a time.

Great to hear that you and everyone else had a great time, it was another pearler of a rally with incredible organisation. Even the gang boys had a good time and didn't bother anyone. One of them rode his Fatbob through the crowd in the dark past Scummy and I, then arsed off. What a cheer went up.

McJim wasn't able to be there, family responsibilities called. I missed lots of people including Daffyd but did catch up with Clairsky. Damned hard to bump into people at these big rallies.

JMemonic

2nd December 2008, 20:39

Great to hear that you and everyone else had a great time, it was another pearler of a rally with incredible organisation. Even the gang boys had a good time and didn't bother anyone. One of them rode his Fatbob through the crowd in the dark past Scummy and I, then arsed off. What a cheer went up.

We must have been standing next to you at that point, we were standing next to the caravan that sold burgers, not the whitebait one with Spider I think at the time, he dumped it on the way out and managed to spin it at least 180 degrees. That cheer was even bigger.

Dodger

4th December 2008, 13:49

2500+km there and back.
A great week, and the Hyosung didn't miss a beat.
I even managed to get to the top of Baldwin Street with a pillion :)

Dodger

4th December 2008, 16:00

Here's a quick panorama of 1/2 the rally site, stitched from 7 images.

Winston001

4th December 2008, 16:20

Here's a quick panorama of 1/2 the rally site, stitched from 7 images.

Very clever, good effort. :first:

Dazza

5th December 2008, 09:59

Well done Venture Southland, an awesome few days had by all, checked out the Catlins & Milford Sounds whilst down there to, very funny after afew beers listening to the the Southerners talking about their day @ worrrk. Man those Southern roads chew tyres. The Pose all split up for the journey back.Had a good day's ride from Inver's up the West Coast (only real rain the whole trip, apart for on the way down on Tuesday night 1.5hrs out of Gereldine)) & spent the night @ the commercial (? roughcast pub) in Murchison, awesome deal. Spent 1.5 days R & R in Takaka before heading out to Picton & sailing back yesterday.One of the crew rode from Inver's up to Picton then sailed that night & made it back to the Naki by 0520hrs in the pouring rain (North Island leg anyway). So everyone made it home safe n sound & the I did 4400k's, bike needs a wash new tyres & a service, oh and got spoken to by a nice policeman in Haast who said "slow down" & left it @ that, a nice chap he was ! & who ever said there's no cops in the SI are full of it, we saw 6 between Haast & Greymouth, but hey you get that in weekends like that !:shifty: