Hanmer snow ride

[426crasher]

Took the Aprilia up to Hanmer yesterday and had a gentle ride over Jacks to check out the snow situation. Quite a bit there but not quite as much as last years ride but i'm sure more will come. So wadda you guys recon to another ride up there around the back end of July.

[Transalper]

Yep, I should be good to go any weekend not counting this next one.

[_Shrek_]

I'd be keen, putting Eo9"s on the donkey :wari:

[426crasher]

This weekend is out for me and the next is looked dodgy as my son is moving house then and i'm sure i'll get a call up. 19th or 26th weekends are all good. I am going to take the WR on the trailer so i could get one more bike on, share fuel costs and take some extra gear type of thing.

[426crasher]

I'd be keen, putting Eo9"s on the donkey :wari:

Brave man!! 1200GS, ice, snow!! Hopefully there will be enough people to push. Just thinking back to last year.

[Transalper]

I'll either take the CRF or KLX.
Will wait and see who else does what before deciding on vanning up or taking up a spot on your trailer.
Cheers
TA.

[ajturbo]

used to take the xj900 in the snowy roads of the lewis pass.....

[Transalper]

used to take the xj900 in the snowy roads of the lewis pass.....Yes, have had most my bikes (CBR1000 included) through various sealed road passes in snowy conditions, Lewis, Arthurs, roads to the Brass monkey all included but trust me that's a bit different to what we have in mind. Last time the Hanmer run was more compacted ice than snow over a rather rutted up Jollies Pass to start with.
If in doubt you can find a couple of our older snow adventures on my youtube channel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCASa-xgbhc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbYjMP85pZE
There is some snow in the Adventure turned trail video as well but it wasn't all about snow on that one.
Cheers
TA.

[AlBundy]

Would a motard be able to hack it? With enduro tyres?

Have been considering the viability of a motard, hence the question.

[Peril]

Crikey,that looks like it'd inflict some pain.Think I might pass,as the white whale would probably kill me on this one :eek:

[cooneyr]

Remember fullers - the ultimate point of this ride is to try and get to the top of island saddle. Probably not possibly unless you all have TF125's :D

Good luck I wont be joining you this year.

Cheers R

[AlBundy]

Remember fullers - the ultimate point of this ride is to try and get to the top of island saddle. Probably not possibly unless you all have TF125's :D

Good luck I wont be joining you this year.

Cheers R

What about a Honda MT5? Looks like the smaller bike is the way to go, lol...

Yip, don't think a motard will do too well...

[cooneyr]

What about a Honda MT5? Looks like the smaller bike is the way to go, lol...

Yip, don't think a motard will do too well...

LOL - possibly? The TF125 worked cause it has really really short first gear, a low seat height are really mallow power.

No a motard would probably not be that good. Height seat height and long first gear make for lots of hard work.

Cheers R

[AlBundy]

Thanks Cooneyr.

I think I'll find some snow and have a go. Shouldn't be too difficult considering the amount we've had all around the country...

[NordieBoy]

No a motard would probably not be that good. Height seat height and long first gear make for lots of hard work.

The fat tyres won't help either :D

[cooneyr]

The fat tyres won't help either :D

You just reminded me of a point I meant to raise. You fullers might like to try high tyre pressures when riding in the snow. When we were down south at Queens Birthday weekend I was running 30 psi with well worn D606 tyres and I recon I had better traction than the others I was with when they were running 20psi with much better condition tyres with similar tread patterns.

Point of the higher pressure is that the tyre digs through the snow and grips on the ground underneath rather than sitting on top and spinning.

If any of you can be bothered to try this out I'm keen to get some feedback.

Cheers R

[_Shrek_]

You just reminded me of a point I meant to raise. You fullers might like to try high tyre pressures when riding in the snow. When we were down south at Queens Birthday weekend I was running 30 psi with well worn D606 tyres and I recon I had better traction than the others I was with when they were running 20psi with much better condition tyres with similar tread patterns.

Point of the higher pressure is that the tyre digs through the snow and grips on the ground underneath rather than sitting on top and spinning.

If any of you can be bothered to try this out I'm keen to get some feedback.

Cheers R

hey R just put the Eo9's on last night had a few :eek5: moments on the seal but when i got onto our road :woohoo: metal, clay, snow etc wot a ride 140 ish kms & didn't loose it once scared myself sh.... few times (making note get brighter lights) & sucked up the seat when it happened but made it home safe & in one piece with a :laugh: from ear to ear
I'm running 25 front 30 rear

cheers Keith

[NiggleC]

Work required my presence in Auckland last Wednesday. Flying over North Canterbury there was abit of snow on the tops but behind Hanmer from Jacks Pass north it was solid snow on the ground. Probably a lot thicker today.

[426crasher]

Crikey,that looks like it'd inflict some pain.Think I might pass,as the white whale would probably kill me on this one :eek:

Should not be too bad on the big xt as i would think we will more than likely go over jacks pass to save time as we didn't get very far last time due to lots of pushing over jollies. Once over the pass it was fairly easy going.

[426crasher]

Remember fullers - the ultimate point of this ride is to try and get to the top of island saddle.

Sure thing, lake Tennyson at least would be good

[Skinny_Birdman]

Hey Crash,

I'll be back this week, and I'd love to come along, we'll have to see how the finances recover... :doh:
Mmm space on trailer...?

Cheers
A

[426crasher]

Hey Crash,

I'll be back this week, and I'd love to come along, we'll have to see how the finances recover... :doh:
Mmm space on trailer...?

Cheers
A

Howdy there skinny b.
Had a good time in pommie land then? Would be good to have you in the group. There is still a space on the trailer at the mo.
Cheers Tony.

[Lugzy23]

Ill be a starter if Im not working, (which is saturday and sunday at this weekend at this stage) I can pull a trailer up if need be.

[_Shrek_]

You just reminded me of a point I meant to raise. You fullers might like to try high tyre pressures when riding in the snow. When we were down south at Queens Birthday weekend I was running 30 psi with well worn D606 tyres and I recon I had better traction than the others I was with when they were running 20psi with much better condition tyres with similar tread patterns.

Point of the higher pressure is that the tyre digs through the snow and grips on the ground underneath rather than sitting on top and spinning.

If any of you can be bothered to try this out I'm keen to get some feedback.

Cheers R

well I tried it today on the way to work & home
I had ice this morning & found if i stayed at or under 40Ks the bike broke through & griped above 40 it was had work staying up right & to night I had both snow & ice when the snow was 2inch or more the psi needs to be less but because of the ice I left it at 30psi
in short it was a very interesting ride home to night but olot of fun

cheers Keith

[cooneyr]

well I tried it today on the way to work & home
I had ice this morning & found if i stayed at or under 40Ks the bike broke through & griped above 40 it was had work staying up right & to night I had both snow & ice when the snow was 2inch or more the psi needs to be less but because of the ice I left it at 30psi
in short it was a very interesting ride home to night but olot of fun

cheers Keith

Hmm, I'd have though the high pressures would work best with softer snow or thin ice that can be broken up/squished out of the way. When it is really thick/can't be punched through then I'm not sure what pressures work better.

To put it in context we were riding in about 2-3 inches of snow that was firm but my tires with 30 psi would cut through it where as the other two would float on top and spin. For the snow ride last year I think 30 psi would not have worked cause the snow was compacted (vehicles) and almost as hard as ice.

Cheers R

[NordieBoy]

To put it in context we were riding in about 2-3 inches of snow that was firm but my tires with 30 psi would cut through it where as the other two would float on top and spin.

How heavy were the other 2 riders?

:chase:

[cooneyr]

How heavy were the other 2 riders?

:chase:

:finger: LOL - one of them is El Scooto (on a ttr 250 raid) who is basically the same size as me and the other was TA (on his DR) so I probably had 10-15kgs on either of them.

Cheers R

[NordieBoy]

Yeah, we've both probably got 10-15(ish) kg on TA :D

[Transalper]

Yeah, we've both probably got 10-15(ish) kg on TA :D

:Offtopic::laugh::laugh::laugh::p

[426crasher]

What about doin it this weekend guys, sat or sunday. At the mo it looks like myself, TA, shrek are definates with lugzy and skinnyb being possibles. If this weekends not good next is ok for me too.

[Transalper]

I'm keen if the weather looks good. I'd prefer Saturdays but can do either.

[zeRax]

meet you guys in hamner ?

[426crasher]

meet you guys in hamner ?

Sure thing, keep a watch here for times etc.
Cheers Tony.

[Lugzy23]

Is anyone still trailering up there? And if so is there still any room on somebodies trailer. Ta

[426crasher]

Is anyone still trailering up there? And if so is there still any room on somebodies trailer. Ta

Yep i'm going up with the trailer. looks at the moment that me, lugzy,TA and possible skinnyb are going up by trialer and one coming down from blenhiem. have not heard from skinnyb yet. Shrek was also keen to go. Any others wanting to come along?

[Lugzy23]

Room for me on that trailer????????? Cheers

[Transalper]

What bike you taking?
I still kinda expect to be in the van.

[Skinny_Birdman]

Room for me on that trailer????????? Cheers

Unfortunately I'm out, so I guess there will be room. Have fun guys, I really wish I could go. :bye:

[Transalper]

Thats no good SB.

Anyway, so how about that weather forecast??
http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=hanmer_springs
http://www.hanmersprings-newzealand.co.nz/hanmer-springs-weather.html

[Lugzy23]

At this stage the KLX, bit more power you see. Going to be room for it????

[426crasher]

Anyway, so how about that weather forecast??
Hmmm looks like the weather is not to going too good:angry: Wadda ya recon, go or postpone?
If we go, meet up in Hanmer at 10am around the pools area.
Your thoughts on the weather guys.

[Transalper]

At this stage the KLX, bit more power you see. Going to be room for it????Well you know it'd have to have its front tied down before it fits through my door. Maybe the KLX would fit on crashers trailer better? Whatever.


Your thoughts on the weather guys.
I'm prepared to wait for a better guarantee of sunshine... Saturday next weekend? or this/next Sunday if I have to do a Sunday to get Sun.

[Lugzy23]

Yeah i saw weather tonight and it looks somewhat anus, I am thinking of alternative day too.

[_Shrek_]

i have to bale guys kids got into the reps 1 in netball the other rugby :clap:, so my weekends are gone until Sept enjoy the ride

[426crasher]

Yeah i saw weather tonight and it looks somewhat anus, I am thinking of alternative day too.
Yeah me too. Lets postpone it and see what next weekend brings. Like riding in the snow but not snow and rain.

[Transalper]

Yeah me too. Lets postpone it and see what next weekend brings......:done::rockon::done:

[cooneyr]

Ya bunch of soft cocks. I'd be there with bells on if I had a bike - :apint: tui moment.

LOL its easy to look staunch when you have the best excuse for not going :bleh:

Cheers R

[Balrog]

Ya bunch of soft cocks. I'd be there with bells on if I had a bike - :apint: tui moment.

LOL its easy to look staunch when you have the best excuse for not going :bleh:

Cheers R

No knobblies on the scooter then :)

[cooneyr]

No knobblies on the scooter then :)

not yet :D

Found I can get to 60kph today - If I lie down to minimise wind resistance. Get a few strange looks as I "fly" past people in this position on the two lane bits. Scooters aren't suppose to got that fast - right? :devil2::innocent:

Cheers R

[Balrog]

not yet :D

Found I can get to 60kph today - If I lie down to minimise wind resistance. Get a few strange looks as I "fly" past people in this position on the two lane bits. Scooters aren't suppose to got that fast - right? :devil2::innocent:

Cheers R

lol, it just proves the old saying that
Its more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow

[NordieBoy]

not yet :D

Found I can get to 60kph today - If I lie down to minimise wind resistance. Get a few strange looks as I "fly" past people in this position on the two lane bits. Scooters aren't suppose to got that fast - right? :devil2::innocent:

Cheers R

You need a Nifty 50 you do...

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[Lugzy23]

I didnt actually realise they made a knobly that small???!!!

[Peril]

The Honda Chaley I learnt to ride offroad on(yes,it did go offroad!) had similar tyres,but about 2 1/2 times wider.

[cooneyr]

The Honda Chaley I learnt to ride offroad on(yes,it did go offroad!) had similar tyres,but about 2 1/2 times wider.

Got a chaley in bits in the shed. Its been off road plenty too but on slick road tyres. One say I'll get some bits/a new engine and put it back together. A CT 90/110 engine would be the way to go I recon :D

Cheers R

[Transalper]

Weather is supposed to be better in Hanmer on Saturday (tomorrow), cold, cloudy, but no rain for the most part.
I can do this ride (although the van has sprung a leak but I think it'll make it there and back ok with bottled water in the back just incase) or I can do the Sunday Coleridge ride (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=78359), but I cant afford time or cash to do both and I haven't done any video work etc for 4 or 5 weeks so should stay home do some of that anyway.

What say you all??

[twotyred]

and I haven't done any video work etc for 4 or 5 weeks so should stay home do some of that anyway.

What say you all??

stay home and do the video work!:doobey:

[426crasher]

Weather is supposed to be better in Hanmer on Saturday (tomorrow), What say you all??

Been feeling a bit similar to the weather this week which is why i didn't post for this weekend. Weather is supposed to turn shitty for the Coleridge ride on sunday. I'm ok for the next few weekends for a Hanmer and what say a lap of Lees valley a couple a weeks after that.

[Lugzy23]

Im out ive got to work. Blah!