Urgent help needed please!

[Disco Dan]

EDIT Fri 6pm: DISCO DAN IS IN CHRISTCHURCH ! ! ! :woohoo: woot!

Any KB'ers down this way give me a yodel ! i will be in the pub tonight - so give me a text/call if you want to join me! 021 2950 352




....the guy that is riding my new bike up to auckland from christchurch has just called me to say he just got pulled by the plods and lost his license trying to make the ferry at picton.

I need a flight from auckland to either wellington or christchurch ASAP ! ! !

Never flown in a plane apart from coming to NZ and once to oz.

The other option is someone that is willing to do a road trip? :whistle:

[Cajun]

air new zealand has tickets akl to wellington for $69 for tomorrow

[Bikernereid]

Fly Pacific Blue they are rediculously cheap. Flew to Welly on Boxing Day and it was about $45

[scumdog]

Ya must know some right nongs, I wonder what sort of thrashing your 'new' bike was getting on the way north?

I'd have more respect for another guys bike, now the silly twat has not only inconvenienced his stupid self but is costing you time/money/stress needlessly.

Oh, hope you get a cheap quick solution to your dilemma.

[Mully]

Where is he?

We flew to CHCH and relocated a rental car to Picton for Budget last year. $20/day plus your gas and two days to drop it to Picton ferry terminal.

Might be cheaper than flying to WLG and getting to ferry.

[Disco Dan]

trying to find someone with a car....

cant find any flights for today !

[sunhuntin]

Ya must know some right nongs, I wonder what sort of thrashing your 'new' bike was getting on the way north?

I'd have more respect for another guys bike, now the silly twat has not only inconvenienced his stupid self but is costing you time/money/stress needlessly.

Oh, hope you get a cheap quick solution to your dilemma.

agreed... but that doesnt help mr disco... if i was up your way id be gunning for a road trip no worries. lol.

[scumdog]

agreed... but that doesnt help mr disco... if i was up your way id be gunning for a road trip no worries. lol.

True - hope he makes it home ok.

[nodrog]

trying to find someone with a car....

cant find any flights for today !

have you actually phoned the airport instead if just looking online? i bet you if you went down to the airport you could get a flight direct to christcurch, even though they are booked out, you would probably get a seat from somebody not turning up.

[DinnMuzz]

Where's the bike,, I am Kaikoura could secure it

[Coldrider]

have you actually phoned the airport instead if just looking online? i bet you if you went down to the airport you could get a flight direct to christcurch, even though they are booked out, you would probably get a seat from somebody not turning up.
Correct, and the ferry has a position for a motorcycle and passenger who won't turn up.

[Disco Dan]

the guy got stranded in picton, now hes heading home to christchurch..

i only have a small window around work so need to get down there like.. now'ish !

[Ixion]

Secure the bike to place of safety, and organise recovery at your lesiure. Or get it freighted, about $400 I'd guess from Picton.

[Finn]

Secure the bike to place of safety, and organise recovery at your lesiure. Or get it freighted, about $400 I'd guess from Picton.

Exactly. Relax Disco, there's always an easy solution. Find out where the bike and keys are and get someone to pick it up and store it until you can get down there.

[Tank]

i only have a small window around work so need to get down there like.. now'ish !

In that case use the right people for the job. Call a travel agent and ask them about flights.

You will have more chance of getting the info you need in the timeframes you have.

[Coldrider]

There is heaps of car & boat storage places in Picton, you get the motorcycle transporter company to get it up to you, instead of all the effort you need to go to to retrieve it yourself.

[Tank]

oh, oh, another idea - call trucking companies - they may have drivers heading down that way who could help. And Im sure they would enjoy having some company.

esp if you offer them a "A hitchhikers payment"

[Disco Dan]

ok going to go camp out at airport till a flight becomes available...

wish me luck

[Str8 Jacket]

Good luck!

[onearmedbandit]

More importantly, was it a KiwiBiker and if so who?

[Mrs Busa Pete]

i thought he was game pre paying for it of trade me and getting the guy to thrash it up here cartage was the best option on the day

[Morcs]

why doesnt the dude just ride it?

If I lost my license a long long way from home, Id have other priorities other than obeying the law. Screw the law.

[Taz]

Yes I agree, Busa Pete. I bought my BMW from Chch and considered flying down and riding back but would have needed time off work and in the end it was cheaper and less hassle to get motorcycle movers to collect and deliver it. Hope you get it sorted DD. New bike fever (NBF) makes us do strange things..........
Andy.

[Tank]

I wonder if Dan has worked out the the "One careful lady owner who only used the bike to pop to the shop on weekends" was all bullshit yet?

Seriously - if the guy was fangging it so much to lose his licence - then I'd tell him to keep the bike and I'd find a new one.

[bungbung]

why doesnt the dude just ride it?

If I lost my license a long long way from home, Id have other priorities other than obeying the law. Screw the law.

Nice for the new owner (Dan) "sorry mate, your new bike got confiscated"

[Taz]

It only takes 140 to lose your licence doesn't it?. I'd never do that speed :whistle:

[Coldrider]

It only takes 140 to lose your licence doesn't it?. I'd never do that speed :whistle:
The crime is getting snapped doing that speed.

[Disco Dan]

Ok folks

I have made it to CRISTCHURCH ! ! ! ! ! :wari::wari::wari:


Im currently in the town centre... and very lost.

I have a few hours to kill before my bike gets back to CHristchurch (like 3-4) so who on here wants to meet me down the pub??

My number is : 021 2950 352

[Usarka]

how did the bike get to chch?

[Disco Dan]

how did the bike get to chch?

It is on the back of a trailer and on route from flob know where... somewhere between CH and picton... :blink:

[DinnMuzz]

so where is your bike,,, is the guy who lost license riding it back or what.

[Ixion]

Im currently in the town centre... and very lost.




Unprecedented.

[Disco Dan]

you have no idea Ixion ! ! ! :blink:

I could not get out of the airport carpark without asking someone... only to figure out that the town centre was 12km away!!

So now im looking for people to come and ahave a beer with the legendary

DISCO DAN ! ! ! in CHristchurch!!! :rockon:

[Disco Dan]

flipping lot of hassle if you ask me... but this bike better be worth it!!!



I need beer people!!! Whos keen???? Its fricking dead here!!!

[Ixion]

Do you need directions. I'm good at directions.

[Meekey_Mouse]

Hey Dan, sorry to hear bout all the hassle you're having! Totally sucks n if I was you... I'd be kicking the guys ass in.. With my boots on!!!

Wish you all the best n if you need a place to stay on your way up you're more then welcome to crash here eh... I'll PM you my cell phone number

[Disco Dan]

Do you need directions. I'm good at directions.

would you believe that I actually have with me my GPS unit? ...but, the only way I have of charging the smegger is still very securley atached to a bike that only days ago was stolen :( ...on the hunt for a charger down here.

[Usarka]

It is on the back of a trailer and on route from flob know where... somewhere between CH and picton... :blink:

Ah!

And i suppose you paid for the ferry ticket and now need to buy another :doh:

hang around cashel street at 2am with your armoured gloves - plenty of opportunity for some biff.

[Disco Dan]

Hey Dan, sorry to hear bout all the hassle you're having! Totally sucks n if I was you... I'd be kicking the guys ass in.. With my boots on!!!

Wish you all the best n if you need a place to stay on your way up you're more then welcome to crash here eh... I'll PM you my cell phone number

Cheers MM

Im hoping to ride as much as I can tonight if possible, and maybe get an early morning ferry.

Unless there is anythiing decent to have a look at while here in CH ?

[Disco Dan]

does anyone actually LIVE in christchurch??

Apart from a tram and some guy shouting about god on a microphone thats about it... :blink:

[Disco Dan]

well I have 9 Minutes left at this internet cafe then im off exploring ...most likely ending up at a pub of some sort.


My cell phone number is - 021 2950 352

[DinnMuzz]

With all you have had with the stolen bike etc,, and today,, safe travel Dan,, wish you well on your trip back home,, thinking of you in Kaikoura.. Regards,,

[Usarka]

Unless there is anythiing decent to have a look at while here in CH ?

Yep - the big sign saying "Thank you for visting Christchurch"

[DinnMuzz]

PS gas station open till midnight.. in Kaikoura 182 kms from CHCH then about 150 to picton......BP on Highway

[Disco Dan]

crap on a stick! I have just had to BUY a phone charger $44 to charge my flipping phone... used up both full batteries today!!! all the texts and calls!!

...now I am back in the internet cafe waiting for this dude... *sigh* he is very apologetic and just as peeved off as me.

He reckons he will be here around 8pm now... :crybaby:

...oh and did I mention I only brought my tinted visor? Going to be flipping interesting trip tonight... :blink:

[Str8 Jacket]

You dont think this guy is lying at all do you?.....

[Disco Dan]

PS gas station open till midnight.. in Kaikoura 182 kms from CHCH then about 150 to picton......BP on Highway

hey I really have no idea where that is but thanks anyway!

I failed geography in high school... and that was in England!! I dont have a flipping chance with all the stupid maori names here!!

[Disco Dan]

You dont think this guy is lying at all do you?.....

I flipping hope not.

Otherwise i will be one stranded, lost Disco dan... miles from home and very very little money.

[Disco Dan]

I have no way of charging my satnav - that means im going to get lost very quickly.

Only a couple hundy bucks to get me accross ferry and gas... food... smokes... place to sleep etc etc and back to Auckland.

...oh and FYI I have to be at work 10am sunday.

...Fun...

Bit of a laugh though, you got to giggle....

[Ixion]

hey I really have no idea where that is but thanks anyway!

I failed geography in high school... and that was in England!! I dont have a flipping chance with all the stupid maori names here!!

Why does that not surprise me?

There's really only one road North out of Chch. It's a clear night, take a bearing on the Southern Cross and head northish. Around 170km start looking for a township (it's a small one) and a BP station.

When y' get to Blenheim (can't miss it) bear westish to Picton. When y' feet get wet, stop. You've reached Cook Strait.

Even you can't go wrong. Keep the sea on your right hand, and the big mountains on your left hand.

(EDIT You can grab some sleep on the ferry)

[Deviant Esq]

You still around Disco? I'll come shout ya a beer. :niceone:

Just sent you a text - did ya get it?

[DinnMuzz]

OK Dan,,
I am in Kaikoura,, you have to travel thru here tonight to get to Picton. I texted you but if you want to get to Picton Overnight via STHW1 you go thru here about 180kms north of CHCH. Then about 140-150 kms to Piton ferry. If you are going to be here after midnight you will not get Petrol for you new bike...... But I run a Security Business here and have a guy working over night.. He could carry a 20litre container if I asked him and you could meet him here, and get some gas to get you to Picton. But I need to know before about 930pm... is so reply here,, and I will provide contact details.. or something to make it work..Cash to cover roughly is fine..

[Disco Dan]

Why does that not surprise me?

There's really only one road North out of Chch. It's a clear night, take a bearing on the Southern Cross and head northish. Around 170km start looking for a township (it's a small one) and a BP station.

When y' get to Blenheim (can't miss it) bear westish to Picton. When y' feet get wet, stop. You've reached Cook Strait.

Even you can't go wrong. Keep the sea on your right hand, and the big mountains on your left hand.

(EDIT You can grab some sleep on the ferry)

I can never find the southern cross... seen it on a building once.. but it also had the words "hospital" on it.


You still around Disco? I'll come shout ya a beer. :niceone:

Just sent you a text - did ya get it?

im in the "E-Mail" shop in the town square... my phone is behind the counter charging...

[Disco Dan]

OK Dan,,
I am in Kaikoura,, you have to travel thru here tonight to get to Picton. I texted you but if you want to get to Picton Overnight via STHW1 you go thru here about 180kms north of CHCH. Then about 140-150 kms to Piton ferry. If you are going to be here after midnight you will not get Petrol for you new bike...... But I run a Security Business here and have a guy working over night.. He could carry a 20litre container if I asked him and you could meet him here, and get some gas to get you to Picton. But I need to know before about 930pm... is so reply here,, and I will provide contact details.. or something to make it work..Cash to cover roughly is fine..

oh shiet really??? dammit!!!!

Ok ok need the loo...

I will text you!

[Deviant Esq]

im in the "E-Mail" shop in the town square... my phone is behind the counter charging...
On my way. Look for a red Kwaka 600... :niceone:

[Ixion]

Dan, be aware that there's fuck all places to get petrol along that road (unless it's change din recent years). If you miss Kaikoura, you'll need a range of at least 350km to make Picton. There used to be petrol a t Ward, I think, but it was a one pump place back then.

EDIT: If the new bikes a tourer can y' strap a couple of 5 litre cans on behind?

[TimeOut]

Mobil at Ward don't know if it's 24hr though

[kevfromcoro]

Sounds like things are going a bit wrong......keep ya cell with you..and keep sticking posts in here.....someone will help for sure.....
Been down this road a couple couple of times myself.
bikers will help one another

[T.W.R]

Shit luck with the guy getting sprung.

Best option fuel wise is to leave ChCh fuel up at Amberley hoot through to Kaikoura (organise the arranged fuel) the Servo there shuts early if it's a quiet night, then head through to Blenheim (189kms ChCh -Kiakoura, 132kms Kiakoura -Blenheim, 29kms Blenheim to Picton) Get the early morning freight Ferry :yes: no need to book or anything just pay at the terminal and ride on, Best feeds too as they cater for the truckies!!

[DinnMuzz]

Ward not 24hrs,, as I said my guy can carry gas,, or could direct you to a wharf pump we just talked about that can use eftpos card to get 96 unleaded only,, not 91,, but that is a option..

[T.W.R]

Just watch for Cops around Amberley & Cheviot and then from Seddon to Blenheim.

The Sundown rally is happening so there's a safety buffer there, that's a Greta Valley 80 odd Kms north of ChCH.

Don't hit the Turps as the Booze Buses will be out and about north of ChCh.

ChCh, Amberley, Kiakoura, & Blenheim are your only fuel options this time of night

[doc]

I wonder if Dan has worked out the the "One careful lady owner who only used the bike to pop to the shop on weekends" was all bullshit yet?

Seriously - if the guy was fangging it so much to lose his licence - then I'd tell him to keep the bike and I'd find a new one.


You dont think this guy is lying at all do you?.....


Ward not 24hrs,, as I said my guy can carry gas,, or could direct you to a wharf pump we just talked about that can use eftpos card to get 96 unleaded only,, not 91,, but that is a option..

D'Dan doesn't have a bank account so he doesn't have a card for those 24hr thing'ys. :jerry:

[Ixion]

Couple of five litre cans on the back sounds the best bet.

[Deviant Esq]

Whelp, I've got him at mine now, printing out copious wads of maps (:lol:), but fuel will be the biggest obstacle. It's a ZZR1100 with a 21L tank, so I reckon if he fills at Cheviot he'll easily make it. He's got an eftpos card, so as long as there's eftpos at pump at either Cheviot or Kaikoura, he'll be alright. As long as he doesn't ride like he did on the way here!! :blink:

[martybabe]

Bloody hell,this is like a soap opera. Good luck crazy dan and well done all yous guys for helping the man out. :clap:

[Madness]

Just txt Dan for offer of bed/escort out of Wellingtown.

Edit/: That doesn't mean a whore from the capital city either, btw.

[Matt_TG]

This is a cool story! A tale of dedication, one man lost in a strange country and an impossible dream about to come true. The bike turned up on the trailer then?

[Usarka]

Weather is shit - ferry might sink

[Madness]

Weather is shit - ferry might sink

Wahine anniversary is coming up soon too....

[ynot slow]

Wahine anniversary is coming up soon too....

10-4-68,40 yr ago.Was on it a week or so before it sunk,had friends on it a mother and daughter,the girls name was Storm,her mum recond she was slapped heaps of times calling Storm,Storm in the panic of evacuating the boat,people didn't realise she was after her girl,not histerical over the sinking,both survived.

Shit one hell of a mission,at least it will have a couple of hundred km less than you thought.:killingme:killingme.Ride safe and enjoy the trip home.

[Deviant Esq]

The bike turned up on the trailer then?
Yep. I went into town to find him outside one of the internet cafes around the square, having run out of time (again). We barely had time to introduce one another before the car showed up with the bike on a trailer. We decided that I'd follow them back to the guy's place where we'd take care of the paperwork, so off we went. Parked up outside the guy's place, got the bike off the trailer and the car (+ trailer) left, so we parked the bikes in the drive and took care of the paperwork.

For one or two reasons we didn't really want to hang around, so once all was done we mounted up, Dan on his new steed, and decided to head around to mine since it's on the way north from the guy's house anyway. That part went uneventfully. Managed to partly charge his GPS (:lol:) using one of my USB cords - hopefully that'll serve as a backup - also printed off screeds of maps and instructions should it go pear shaped.

Anyway, after a beverage and more chatter about what to expect on the way north, we mounted up again and headed north, stopped at the Shell in Belfast (the one on the corner of Johns Road) where I gassed up, checked the ZZR but it was pretty much full, and carried on north to where the motorway starts... I pulled off at that stage and waved Dan on his way. So, I hope all goes well for him... if anyone's able to help him out in Wellington, maybe meet him at the ferry and guide him to the way north as well as fuel (and coffee :laugh:), I'm sure he'd appreciate it. I'm just glad I was able to play lead to get him safely on SH1 north... finding his way from the guy's house would have been a problem otherwise, you have to know Chch to know the way from there.

Nice to meet you Dan, even if it was only for a couple of hours! Good luck. :cool:

[Matt_TG]

Sweet, good on you for being there. Off to bed now, will tune in for tomorrow's update!

[scumdog]

why doesnt the dude just ride it?

If I lost my license a long long way from home, Id have other priorities other than obeying the law. Screw the law.

You fuckin' dick, do you know NOTHING?

Or are you stirring? (doubtful)

[Grub]

For one or two reasons we didn't really want to hang around,

Now that sounds like a story i want to hear more about :jerry:


... if anyone's able to help him out in Wellington, maybe meet him at the ferry and guide him to the way north as well as fuel (and coffee :laugh:),

Have offered bed, coffee, shower or "Follow Me" via SMS to him so I'm imagining that would be in about 12hrs time roughly. At least Nasty will be up at 0640ish. If not, I'll do the accidental elbow-jab routine and then pretend to be asleep :devil2:


You fuckin' dick, do you know NOTHING? Or are you stirring? (doubtful)

My guess is nothing ... probably hasn't heard of radios and national computer networks either :)

[Deviant Esq]

Now that sounds like a story i want to hear more about :jerry:
I'm not gonna go into it online... might be best not to for his sake. I'm quite sure he'll fill you in if you spot him in Welly, though :niceone:


Have offered bed, coffee, shower or "Follow Me" via SMS to him so I'm imagining that would be in about 12hrs time roughly. At least Nasty will be up at 0640ish. If not, I'll do the accidental elbow-jab routine and then pretend to be asleep :devil2:
Excellent. I'm sure he'll check his phone when he stops for a smoke/leak or something. Good on ya - I know from experience yours and Nasty's hospitality is second to none :first:

Anyway I'm off to bed... I'll check back in the morning to see how he's gone. :)

[scumdog]

HOW THE fuck (damn caps lock) do you buy a bike, get it taken as far Picton and THEN have to go all the way to CHCH to get saif motorbicycle?

[Usarka]

That part went uneventfully. Managed to partly charge his GPS (:lol:) using one of my USB cords - hopefully that'll serve as a backup - also printed off screeds of maps and instructions should it go pear shaped.

FFS! Keep the big blue water thing on the right hand side, and head north! :chase:

[Usarka]

HOW THE fuck (damn caps lock) do you buy a bike, get it taken as far Picton and THEN have to go all the way to CHCH to get saif motorbicycle?

Arthur C Clarke's mysterious word.


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[gijoe1313]

Ahh Disco, yer a legend! Good on ya mate for doing things on a spur of the moment! :o Wait.. I resemble that remark as well! :doh:

Looking forward to the next installment! :corn:

[Nasty]

I am up (his elbow hurt) .... and I haven't heard from Dan .... tried to ring he is hopefully on the bike or in a bed somewhere.

[Deviant Esq]

HOW THE fuck (damn caps lock) do you buy a bike, get it taken as far Picton and THEN have to go all the way to CHCH to get saif motorbicycle?
The guy didn't get quite as far as Picton. From what I understand he was about halfway between Kaikoura and Blenhiem when he got nicked doing 147km/h - instant 28 day loss of licence. So, his brother (not sure, but think he's from Christchurch) drove to collect him with a bike trailer on the back, loaded up the bike, and headed back to Christchurch. Meanwhile, Dan had arrived here and had to wait for them to get back, which was why he was lurking in an internet cafe in the square when I found him.

Hopefully he's made the 8am Bluebridge crossing (edit: nope, not on Saturday :blink:) and is sleeping right about now...

[Madness]

Hopefully he's made the 8am Bluebridge crossing and is sleeping right about now...

The Bluebridge timetable shows that they don't sail at 8am on a saturday. (http://www.bluebridge.co.nz/timetable/index.aspx)

[Deviant Esq]

The Bluebridge timetable shows that they don't sail at 8am on a saturday. (http://www.bluebridge.co.nz/timetable/index.aspx)
Oh yeah, forgot about that. We did check that last night on my computer while he was still here, and knew that it didn't sail at 8am on a Saturday morning. From memory the next sailing (on the Bluebridge) isn't until 2pm, while the Interislander has one around 10am, but which is around double the price :blink:

[Madness]

Just spoke to Disco.

He is in Picton, will be boarding the 1.15 Interislander sailing that arrives in Wellyvegas at 4.25.

I'm going to meet him at the terminal & assist as required, sounds like he didn't sleep much last night.

[Meekey_Mouse]

Just spoke to Disco.

He is in Picton, will be boarding the 1.15 Interislander sailing that arrives in Wellyvegas at 4.25.

I'm going to meet him at the terminal & assist as required, sounds like he didn't sleep much last night.

This is one heck of a story! Hmm... If he arrives in Welly at 4:25, with work tomorrow at 10am.... If he has the energy to ride to Taupo today/tonight he could comfortably make work tomorrow.

Already PM'ed Dan with an offer to stay here but if there is any one riding with him they are also welcome to stay :yes: Will leave it up to Dan to decide what he's gunna do though lol

[martybabe]

Just spoke to Disco.

He is in Picton, will be boarding the 1.15 Interislander sailing that arrives in Wellyvegas at 4.25.

I'm going to meet him at the terminal & assist as required, sounds like he didn't sleep much last night.

Around the world in eighty days, staring desperate dan and a huge cast of extras. Brilliant. Good luck disco,you go crazy lad. :lol:

[Meekey_Mouse]

I could meet DD at Turangi to Taupo then depending on what time it is, my brother can take him from Taupo to Tokoroa... If he's going to Auckland tonight.

If he leaves Wellington at 5 (time to fuel up etc) he could get to Taupo by 10pm. Then after a nights sleep he could leave Taupo at 6am and make it to Auckland by 9:30... Would be a safer trip after some sleep

[Deviant Esq]

Great news that he made it to Picton in one piece and managed to get on the ferry. I wonder where he stopped for gas and if he got lost? Still, at least if he's back in the North Island there's more KBer support for the ride north. Good on ya those northern KBers helping our famous 'lost biker' out! :lol:

[Nasty]

Right ... I am meeting him off the ferry ... hes on the 1.15 pm so should get in around 4,45 but will check to make sure ... we will feed and water and let him rest a little .. go over the route and kick him outta the city!!

[Ocean1]

Right ... I am meeting him off the ferry ... will feed and water and let him rest a little .. go over the route and kick him outta the city!!

Don't ferget the tar an' feathers.

[Maha]

Is dan really that inept that he cant follow SH1 back to Home Base?
Some time ago SN4PD rode from CH-CH to Whangarei on his new 675 without a hitch, as for the tinted visor? does he not have a clear one at all? knowing that there would some riding in the dark times, why did he not take it? So far some SI KBers have helped Dan out which is exceptional, just like the NI's did a few weks back with Delphinus (which i might add, he made it up here from Dunedin without an escort, Dan is a big boy right?

[Her_C4]

Is dan really that inept that he cant follow SH1 back to Home Base?
Some time ago SN4PD rode from CH-CH to Whangarei on his new 675 without a hitch, as for the tinted visor? does he not have a clear one at all? knowing that there would some riding in the dark times, why did he not take it? So far some SI KBers have helped Dan out which is exceptional, just like the NI's did a few weks back with Delphinus (which i might add, he made it up here from Dunedin without an escort, Dan is a big boy right?

Regardless of why he forgot to take one with him in the mad panic to get to ChCh - what kind of helmet does he have? I have a clear visor for a Shoei that he can use.

I am 1 minute off SH1.

[McJim]

Dan is a big boy right?

Well I don't confess to know him THAT well but doesn't young Daniel have a bit of a penchant for getting lost?

There's a lot of Island between Wellington and Auckland.

I believe his GPS got nicked with his ride too didn't it?

[Maha]

Well I don't confess to know him THAT well but doesn't young Daniel have a bit of a penchant for getting lost?

There's a lot of Island between Wellington and Auckland.

I believe his GPS got nicked with his ride too didn't it?

We have all takin' the wrong turn before today aye Jamie? or past the road we needed to be on, either way, its SH1 all the way, wheres the hardship in that? If it were me I would going over the Takas to Woodville, through the Manawatu Gorge, left at Ashurst to Vinegar Hill which brings you out on SH1 just south of Mangaweka...but thats just me, I know the way GPS not included/needed.

[Deviant Esq]

I believe his GPS got nicked with his ride too didn't it?
No, he still has his GPS. The battery went flat on his arrival in Christchurch, but happily it has a USB-B plug, so I found a cord that fit and put a bit of charge into it using my computer and that cord. He had the brightness and sound up full which drained the battery quite fast, so we turned the brightness right down and switched the sound off, so if he only refers to it when he needs to it might last long enough. He's still got pages of maps we printed out for him though, so it's not all bad :)

[Ixion]

Just spoke to Disco.

He is in Picton, will be boarding the 1.15 Interislander sailing that arrives in Wellyvegas at 4.25.

I'm going to meet him at the terminal & assist as required, sounds like he didn't sleep much last night.


WTF ? The 13:15 ? Why didn't he get the 05.45 am sailing. He'd be half way home by now. He left Chch before midnight, how long did he take to do a piddly 350km ?

Don't tell me, let me guess, he got lost !

[Nasty]

Regardless of why he forgot to take one with him in the mad panic to get to ChCh - what kind of helmet does he have? I have a clear visor for a Shoei that he can use.

I am 1 minute off SH1.

We will be home by 5 ish ... will come on line and sort him then ... if not contact can be made with me by PM with you numbers and I can ring ya.

[Deviant Esq]

WTF ? The 13:15 ? Why didn't he get the 05.45 am sailing. He'd be half way home by now. He left Chch before midnight, how long did he take to do a piddly 350km ?
He left here around 10.30pm... must've got to Picton and found a place to sleep, only to sleep in too long and miss the 05:45 sailing. I guess we'll find out in due course.

[Grub]

... well that is if a Disco Dan looks like a drowned rat :snigger:

[Mom]

... well that is if a Disco Dan looks like a drowned rat :snigger:

Yep, thats him! LOL

Apparently too much "V" is a good way to stay focused on riding long distances :pinch:

Ask him if he needs Mom to ring to work for him to pull a sickie tomorrow?

[Madness]

Just txt Dan for offer of bed/escort out of Wellingtown.


Have offered bed, coffee, shower or "Follow Me" via SMS to him.


Just spoke to Disco. I'm going to meet him at the terminal & assist as required.


Right ... I am meeting him off the ferry

It was good to meet you finally Dan. I apologise for the weather Wellington has put on for you today.

I wish people would actually read threads, I might have done something different with my day had I known.

[Meekey_Mouse]

... well that is if a Disco Dan looks like a drowned rat :snigger:


Good to hear the ferry didn't sink :D

[kevfromcoro]

F....n arse..i cant beleive this....
where is he now??
might go and make a spare bed up in case he ends up over here.....

[Maha]

Good to hear the ferry didn't sink :D

Shouldn't we all be thankful that he 'found' the Ferry....

[Jacko2]

Yep! That's our Dan.
He's a wanker, but a likable one.

[McJim]

He didn't go via Hamihole by any chance? Nasty fumes out that way tonight so I've heard.

[Nasty]

Ok ... we have feed watered and dried his clothes ... was gonna make sure he left the right way so Grub is going with him a little maybe .... but it is cold so he might want to stay home with me ... oh well have to wait and see!

[Maha]

As he rides alone in this Wildly Infested Country without GPS.

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[Nasty]

....

4.30pm leaves Wellington....... 8 hour trip he should hit the Bombays by midnight...!!

Bugger he is still here ... gotta kick him out!

[Rotor]

What a good bunch of people KB's
Good luck DD and watch those corners
See you latter

[Nasty]

And they are off ... I sent the Grub ... (all that complaining about having to go for a ride!!!) ... he will make sure that Dan goes in the right directions ... and then come home when he feels all is ok ...

[ynot slow]

Good to see he's been looked after,what more could be asked for,well done to all involved.

Was hoping the interisland ferry was the boat not some gay sailor.:argh:

Going to be one hell of a story to tell methinks.And getting a bike the hard way,but damn good fun,yeah right.

[Meekey_Mouse]

And they are off ... I sent the Grub ... (all that complaining about having to go for a ride!!!) ... he will make sure that Dan goes in the right directions ... and then come home when he feels all is ok ...

Cool... Good on Grub for goin with him :)

Which way is he goin do ya know?

[Dino]

I hope someone reminded him that daylight savings finishes tonight so he has an extra hour to get to work.

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[gijoe1313]

:corn: And the saga continues! All good! :2thumbsup I love these interminable random as rides and ending up in the middle of neverwhere! :whistle:

[Grub]

I have just arrived home having ridden with Dan to Bulls - because from what all you unkind people were saying about his sense of direction, I just knew he would go straight ahead at Bulls and end up in Wanganui (to be fair, it IS easy to do).

The Disco Dan was last seen disappearing into the darkness up SH1 from Bulls at 22:03hrs as he tooted maniacly and wiggled his bum into the darkness. Surprisingly I'm only mildly disturbed by that vision.

We had a very very wet ride to Otaki but when we stopped for gas at Levin we noticed upon lifting our visors that the road was dry and so it stayed all the way. Since we were parting at Bulls :clap: we celebrated with a burger and coffee. His ride looked dry, mine got wet again just south of Waikanae


I hope someone reminded him that daylight savings finishes tonight so he has an extra hour to get to work.

Yup ... and he was astounded and amazed at this news.

[Warr]

Could go and guide him through Hams if I knew what time he got away from Taupo :) ... just txted MM

[Meekey_Mouse]

Righto, just got back from showing DD the way out... His phone battery is flat to so no use trying to text him.

Have received Warr's texts and told him about when to expect him :niceone:

Was pretty cold out of Taupo with a bit of fog so I hope it warms up for ya Dan and was nice to meet you :) all the best with the new toy!

Lookin forward to reading the "safely in Auckland" post

[Warr]

... Still an hour away .... & Jas thinks he maybe able to get through Hams un-assisted.
Slightly tempting to head 4 bed .. then again its only sleep!!

[Meekey_Mouse]

... Still an hour away .... & Jas thinks he maybe able to get through Hams un-assisted.
Slightly tempting to head 4 bed .. then again its only sleep!!

Dan's been to Taupo a few times so hopefully he knows how to get through Hamilton, there are a lot of signs through there as well. But I'm sure if you were up to it he wouldn't mind the company... Like I said in the text... Up to you Warr :)

[Warr]

Well met the famous DD, we drove past the remains of the Ice Pac Coolstore, he got some gas and I escorted him thru hams and waved good by at 4:12 (3:12 really) at the sign that says 121k's to AK. So the rest is up to him. He still sounded coherent so guess he is ok :)

[Meekey_Mouse]

Well met the famous DD, we drove past the remains of the Ice Pac Coolstore, he got some gas and I escorted him thru hams and waved good by at 4:12 (3:12 really) at the sign that says 121k's to AK. So the rest is up to him. He still sounded coherent so guess he is ok :)

Awesome to hear :yes:

[Nasty]

you guys have done an aawesome job .. I am sure that Dan is tucked up in bed at the moment ... and will be dreading the alarm clock to go to work .. hope he changed the time before nodding off ... :)

[Dino]

Well done guys, I'm sure DD really appreciates the directional help and the company on his long adventure, this is one to tell his grandkids one day.

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[Deviant Esq]

:corn: :corn:

Great stuff all those who've helped him out - pity he's only got to ride most the length of the country with very little sleep due to having work! :Pokey:

[McJim]

He's probably waking up and scratching his arse as we speak. Hope he can catch up on some sleep soon.

what sort of bike did he buy? Hey Disco. What sort of bike did you buy?

If the saddle needs recovered would you consider riding to Invercargill to get the job done? You could travel overnight eh? :rofl:

[Disco Dan]

arrived safe at 5.30am ...splet till 9(ish) now at work till 6.... keep falling asleep at wrk...

will right/talk propally later tonight... and hve losts of people to thak!

[Her_C4]

arrived safe at 5.30am ...splet till 9(ish) now at work till 6.... keep falling asleep at wrk...

Can't go without that 'splet' now can ya!! :niceone: :pinch: But my warped sense of humor aside - I am really relieved that you made it home ok, let alone to work. :cool:

Wish I had a camera when we met yesterday so I could have shared the view with the rest of KB... :devil2: Very fetching outfit, but IMO you didn't do it much justice looking pretty wornout and tired even then! :bleh:

Oh and PS - Nice bike :2thumbsup :clap:

[Disco Dan]

Can't go without that 'splet' now can ya!! :niceone: :pinch: But my warped sense of humor aside - I am really relieved that you made it home ok, let alone to work. :cool:

Wish I had a camera when we met yesterday so I could have shared the view with the rest of KB... :devil2: Very fetching outfit, but IMO you didn't do it much justice looking pretty wornout and tired even then! :bleh:

Oh and PS - Nice bike

Very nice to meet you too :whistle:

Dont worry.. Grub took a photo of me in my 'get-up' ..will post full ride report complete with video and pictures!!! *woot!*


I hope you dont mind but your visor was very effective at collecting bugs :confused: ...would you like to me to keep them on there for your own collection or shall I give it a clean? Hey, now dont get me wrong.. I dont mind either way, just thought i'd ask.. hehe... :innocent: ...and thanks again :love:

[Her_C4]

Very nice to meet you too :whistle:

Dont worry.. Grub took a photo of me in my 'get-up' ..will post full ride report complete with video and pictures!!! *woot!*

Oh most excellent - I look forward to seeing (and reading) that!! :shutup:



I hope you dont mind but your visor was very effective at collecting bugs :confused: ...would you like to me to keep them on there for your own collection or shall I give it a clean? Hey, now dont get me wrong.. I dont mind either way, just thought i'd ask.. hehe... :innocent: ...and thanks again :love:

:shit: Ummm Whilst I appreciate the offer of the extra bugs I do believe that I am quite capable of collecting my own so a nice clean visor would be just the ticket thanks.. :sunny:

Happy to help :first:

[Grub]

Wish I had a camera when we met yesterday so I could have shared the view with the rest of KB... :devil2:

Ahem .... I'm not one to gossip BUT!!! we took a picture of 'that' outfit ... but it's on his camera :)

[gijoe1313]

:corn: W00ters, glad to hear the champion of misdirection and mirth is back in his usual haunts to get lost! :yes:

Well done everybody! :niceone:

[Disco Dan]

Ride report can be found HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=71062)

Thanks again everybody ! ! ! ! ! :woot: