Help!! Anyone near Gisborne... [Archive]

yungatart

18th March 2008, 15:43

Delphinius has broken down about 50 ksnorth of Gisborne on the East Cape Rd. His bike was running on three, but is now not running at all. Is there anyone who can help him out? He will need bike transport and a bed for the night...
PM me for his Cell ph number.

Maha

18th March 2008, 15:47

Young Jack aint having alot of luck, took 20 mins to get him sorted last Thursday night, come on 'The Bay'....!

yungatart

18th March 2008, 16:03

Nah, gotta feel for the dude, eh?
I'm sure the KB spirit will come to the fore!

BiK3RChiK

18th March 2008, 17:23

Steve is with him. Sounds like they are getting it sorted, although I'm not sure just what assistance is available at Tologa Bay! I'm just glad Steve decided to go around the Cape with him to Gisborne! Steve is going to stay with Delphinus until he is sorted out.

Mavis

yungatart

18th March 2008, 17:56

Apparently there is a garage and a hotel there. Delphinus will still need bike transport. Can anyone help these two guys out...we are 3 and a half hours from them...there must be someone closer who can chuck a bike on a trailer??????

MSTRS

18th March 2008, 18:04

I really don't want to drive 7 hours, but perhaps I will have to....

BiK3RChiK

18th March 2008, 18:40

Weaver has arrived and they have a trailer for the bike, so hold up until I give the shout. They are all staying at Tologa Bay Pub for the night

Mavis

Edit: I'll go on IRC channel too...

Mrs Busa Pete

18th March 2008, 19:32

Sorry we are to far away this time. I think he should just give up and head home. Ohhhh and get a new bike.

BiK3RChiK

18th March 2008, 19:44

Sorry we are to far away this time. I think he should just give up and head home. Ohhhh and get a new bike.

That isn't very charitable. If you were stuck in the middle of nowhere on your bike, you'd be grateful for all the help you got! The guy is out on an adventure! Giving up isn't an option...

He can't exactly head home if his bike isn't going! They are in the middle of nowhere! Give him a break...

M

Mom

18th March 2008, 19:55

That isn't very charitable. If you were stuck in the middle of nowhere on your bike, you'd be grateful for all the help you got! The guy is out on an adventure! Giving up isn't an option...

He can't exactly head home if his bike isn't going! They are in the middle of nowhere! Give him a break...

M

Shhhhhh, you are talking to someone (Wendy & Peter) that give out big time to other bikers, including helping to rescue young Jack in Auckland :yes:

I believe I heard a serious tongue in cheek in the "go home" comment, as for get a new bike, hmmmmm they will keep!

Bummer Jack, seems this was a better than planned way to meet a few Kiwibikers!

Hope this one is not too expensive. Your bike did drop a bit of oil at ours the other day FWIW. Hope I should not have said that earlier :pinch:

Delphinus

18th March 2008, 20:09

Sorry we are to far away this time. I think he should just give up and head home. Ohhhh and get a new bike.

Hehe yes the time taken to help me out last time was MOST appreciated! (they drove a hour south of auckland, loaded me and bike onto ute (Well just the bike, I sat inside) and drove me all the way back into Auckland to drop me at a bike shop.
New bike? Naaah... I'll just buy 2 coils, and next time it happens, whip the tank off on the side of the road, replace it, be back up in running in 7 minutes!

After taking a look at the coils this time, it appears the same one has blown. (Got a 2nd hand one put in in Auckland, nothing new was available).

Oil - Yeah it tends to drop a tiny bit randomly - possibly when hot. But I usually keep an eye on it and it never gets anywhere near low.

Anyone would think I'm touring the island testing out the KB response times on purpose!

Mom

18th March 2008, 20:13

Anyone would think I'm touring the island testing out the KB response times on purpose!

So it is not a competition? Dang!! I thought we had it won really!

Just get yourself home safe and sound is all that counts in the long run love.

Far East Cape is asking for long delays though I reckon........LOL

BiK3RChiK

18th March 2008, 20:14

Oh, sorry! I wasn't aware...:pinch:

I've just picked up the story from today! and am feeling for him being in the middle of nowhere with a broken-down bike. I'm glad Steve is up there with him and thanks to weaver also.

As you were...

P.S. I just got a text from Steve and they are hiring a trailer tomorrow and hitching it on a friend of ours car (he lives in Gisborne and isn't a KB'er, nor a bike person) so hopefully, once Jack is in Gisborne he'll get it sorted...

Delphinus

18th March 2008, 20:20

As for update on progress, yes we are at Tolga bay for the night. Figured was easier to sort things out tomorrow morning in daylight...

Trailer/ute/etc scenario... Have a probably trailer available, but with no tie downs, and 2 maybe's... Will see what happens tomorrow...

Happy to pay fuel etc of course.

Many thanks to everyone,
Jack
027 408 8855

Delphinus

18th March 2008, 20:28

So it is not a competition? Dang!! I thought we had it won really!
Well so far Auckland have top marks for response times, accommodation and delivery speed.
Unfortunately while getting bonus points for a quick turnaround and getting me back on the road quickly, your bike shop up there looses a few points for having it break down again within 3 days!

Stay tuned for final scores at the end of the week!

Far East Cape is asking for long delays though I reckon........LOL
Well you know... gotta bike life interesting!

Mom

18th March 2008, 20:34

Well so far Auckland have top marks for response times, accommodation and delivery speed.
Unfortunately while getting bonus points for a quick turnaround and getting me back on the road quickly, your bike shop up there looses a few points for having it break down again within 3 days!

Stay tuned for final scores at the end of the week!

Well you know... gotta bike life interesting!

We dont live in Auckland! How many times do we have to say it!........LOL

Travel safe mate, so pleased that the KB family has seen you safe along the way!

Dont forget the hug for that old fella down your way :dodge: and give scummy a kick up the arse for me as well would you!

Motu

18th March 2008, 21:34

Same cyl eh? Using a second hand coil is not exactly a fool proof cure - so either the coil was faulty,or something is overloading it and making it fail.Was there signs of water in the plug tube again? Like the rust marks we saw on the first coil? Someone needs to put a scope on it when the next coil is fitted - you don't want it happening again.AECS are in Hastings and are one of the top diagnostic centres around....they do training courses.I used to work for the father of one of the guys there.You need someone who understands ignition systems.....and not many motorcycle mechanics do,they seem to be more performance centred,not diagnostic biased.

Mrs Busa Pete

18th March 2008, 21:47

Shhhhhh, you are talking to someone (Wendy & Peter) that give out big time to other bikers, including helping to rescue young Jack in Auckland :yes:

I believe I heard a serious tongue in cheek in the "go home" comment, as for get a new bike, hmmmmm they will keep!

Bummer Jack, seems this was a better than planned way to meet a few Kiwibikers!

Hope this one is not too expensive. Your bike did drop a bit of oil at ours the other day FWIW. Hope I should not have said that earlier :pinch:

it could of come from your oun trumpy you know

Mrs Busa Pete

18th March 2008, 21:52

Maha

18th March 2008, 21:54

it could of come from your oun trumpy you know

Na, I park it indoors, so thats where the oil from my bike is...:baby:

helenoftroy

18th March 2008, 23:46

That "demented wasp on meths" is being rather badly behaved!!:Playnice:

Hope the coil prob can be sorted properly:Oi:

Awesome KBers to the rescue....isnt it great.

To think when I left you in Kaikoura that maha man & Mom were the only KBers you were planning to meet in the North Island......

MyGSXF

19th March 2008, 11:12

we are at Tolga bay for the night

hey.. I was there last Monday!! :2thumbsup en route from Opotiki to Gisborne! :ride:

Total bugger bout ya bike babe... :crybaby: feel gutted for ya!! :hug:

The kb network hard at work is awesome to see!!! :Punk: on ya guys! :first:

Jen :rockon:

BiK3RChiK

19th March 2008, 11:43

I haven't heard from any of them today, so I'm hoping it's all under control:wari:

MSTRS

19th March 2008, 12:18

I have....bike etc on the way to Gisborne about 9.30. Don't know who with. Have asked to be kept posted but nothing yet.

BiK3RChiK

19th March 2008, 12:52

Well, they are in Gisborne! Jack's bike was put on a trailer and he's been dropped off at the local bike shop.

M

goodguy8

19th March 2008, 13:15

I should had joined the KBer earlier when i was walkin my bike alongside from half way between rangiri and pokeno to pokeno gas station..(or sumwea thea where theaz a mobil and macz and a bar).. Best place ever...

Delphinus

19th March 2008, 13:28

Well I got the bike to gisborne, and same coil blown same way as last time... (note late one was 2nd hand) From what we can find, it appears all earth contacts are fine, but its quite advanced in there... so not sure 100%.

Have ordered a new coil from oz... but due to easter means the courier company cant get it here till tuesday!!!

Grub

19th March 2008, 13:32

Have ordered a new coil from oz...

You've ordered only one?

BiK3RChiK

19th March 2008, 13:39

Delphinus, did you see Motu's post above? Napier guys may be able to help...

M

MSTRS

19th March 2008, 14:49

Delphinus, did you see Motu's post above? Napier guys may be able to help...

M

I just went into the Napier Triumph dealer on the off-chance. But no. And they've already been asked by the Gissy shop. Triumph coils are model-specific, they say. And no, none in NZ.
Bit of a disaster all round really.

SDU

19th March 2008, 15:15

BiK3RChiK

19th March 2008, 15:16

Crapola! Ah, well.... worth a shot!

All the best, Jack.

Mavis

Maha

19th March 2008, 15:44

I just went into the Napier Triumph dealer on the off-chance. But no. And they've already been asked by the Gissy shop. Triumph coils are model-specific, they say. And no, none in NZ.
Bit of a disaster all round really.

This crowd is in Wellington, maybe Jack can have look and if he knows the Part number that would help.

http://www.britishspares.com/6.php

Delphinus

19th March 2008, 15:56

I just went into the Napier Triumph dealer on the off-chance. But no. And they've already been asked by the Gissy shop. Triumph coils are model-specific, they say. And no, none in NZ.
Yeah... I think i've done all I can... Just gotta wait now.
Oh well I have a friend coming up to pick me up, so will be spending easter etc with friends/family in Palmerston North. Then when it arrives back here, will bus back up to Gisborne, and then ride home to Dunedin, trouble free! *Crosses fingers

Bit of a disaster all round really.
QFT

Mrs Busa Pete

19th March 2008, 16:20

I will have my fingers and toes crossed as well for you mate.

Mom

19th March 2008, 16:27

Triumph coils are model-specific, they say. And no, none in NZ.
Bit of a disaster all round really.

The price we pay for our bikes sometimes, we have had the odd, have to get that in for you time too, very frustrating indeed!

Yeah... I think i've done all I can... Just gotta wait now.
.......and then ride home to Dunedin, trouble free! *Crosses fingers

There are still a few KBers you have not met between there and home mate :dodge: Just imagine the opportunities...LOL

No, just teasing, I really hope you have a trouble free run home mate, good luck, and safe travels!

CookMySock

19th March 2008, 17:42

Bit of a disaster all round really.yer thats a bummer dood.

Gawd I'm rewted after following you around there.. wotta mission.

A pleasure to ride with you man.

DB

MSTRS

19th March 2008, 18:50

yer thats a bummer dood.

Gawd I'm rewted after following you around there.. wotta mission.

A pleasure to ride with you man.

DB

Not me. I was never there. And you can't prove I was.
:lol: