Hawke's Bay Adventure 1-2 Nov 2008

[Tony W]

Greetings everyone...

Further to initial discussions, I have put together a route through Central and Southern HB, for the Sat. and Sun. 1+2 November.

"Headquarters" will be, Hastings Top 10 Holiday Park, 610 Windsor ave,
freephone 0508 427 846 .

Here is the range of accommodation available at the Hastings Top 10 Holiday Park.

Family cabins; sleep 5. $25 each ($125 unit)
Sleeping cabins; 3 people, $23 each ($70 unit)
Self contained unit; 4 people, $146 unit.
6 person motels; $212 unit.

Please phone 0508 427 846 to book yourselves a spot.(Fri 31 Oct, Sat 1 Nov)
Please mention " Hawkes Bay Adventure Ride " and they will know what to do.
The day would be approx 600kms long.
Start time 8am, finish late afternoon.
BBQ, drinks and lies at Top 10 upon dismount! ($10 for food?)

The Route:
Spectacular HB roads and scenery from sea to mountain range.

A mixture of secondary tarsealed transport stages, mega twisties and
undulations connecting a variety of gravel roads. Tail-out flowing corners, hillclimbs, and some bits that will make the Motu seem easy!..We are also planning a beach section...

Sunday: 10am. Travel home (or optional 3 hour loop)

Interested? Would be glad to hear your feedback.

THIS RIDE IS 'BIG BIKE' FRIENDLY

Tony
06 8769 888

Here is the proposed route for November 1st.
8am: Leave Hastings, head to Havelock Nth.
Kahuranaki Rd, Kairakau Rd, Mangakuri Rd, Pourere Rd, Gibraltar Rd, ARAMOANA, beach section, BLACKHEAD, Long Range Rd, Blackhead Rd, Hunter Rd, PORANGAHAU - (Gas) , Hiway, Mangaorapa Rd, Te Uri Rd, Maunga Rd,Tipapakuku Rd, DANNEVIRKE - (lunch+gas)

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Riders on the shorter loop will head back to Hastings.
As for the others.................
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Tipapakuku Rd, Weber Rd, Waitahora Rd, COONOOR, Towai Rd, Waihi Valley Rd, PONGAROA -(fuel)
WAIONE, Route 52, Tahuokaretu Rd,
Birch Rd East, Birch Rd, Route 52, PORANGAHAU, Old Hill Rd, Hiway, Wallingford Rd, Ugly Hill Rd,
Lake Rd, Hiranui Rd, Te Awa Rd, Farm Rd, WAIPUKURAU (gas)
SH2 to Waipawa, Racecourse Rd, Te Kura Rd, Te Aute Trust Rd, SH2, Burma Rd, Raukawa Rd, HASTINGS.



SUNDAY 10am: Pakowhai Rd, Links Rd, Waiohiki Rd, Puketapu Rd, Puketitiri Rd,
Seafield Rd, Hedgeley Rd, Waipunga Rd, Darkie Spur Rd, TUTIRA -(fuel)
Matahorua Rd, Pohokura Rd, Waitara Rd, SH5.

[Cary]

For me the dates are not to good but if I can get the leave off i'll be in. (shift work, damit)

[bart]

Sounds good. Can you post a map?

[Tony W]

Sounds good. Can you post a map?

Am using 2 AA maps (free to members) Manawatu and Tararua,Wellington and
Wairarapa.

Haven't got the knowhow to post maps yet.

Call me 8769888

[DR Girl]

Jst wondering u Boyz with BIG BIKES if u wld b happy to have a girl on a pimped up DR 200 join in........????????? Did 477ks,mostly in rain from Hastings,Taupo Rd, thru forest to Murupara,Taupo and bk to Hstings wth XRJohnny the wkend before last. Not as fast as u guyz but can handle gravel & ride as much as I can off road!

[Cary]

Jst wondering u Boyz with BIG BIKES if u wld b happy to have a girl on a pimped up DR 200 join in........?????????

I sure you would be welcome, some of these guys on big bikes arn't all they're cracked up to be, read Clints MMMMM ride report:D

[Tony W]

Jst wondering u Boyz with BIG BIKES if u wld b happy to have a girl on a pimped up DR 200 join in........????????? Did 477ks,mostly in rain from Hastings,Taupo Rd, thru forest to Murupara,Taupo and bk to Hstings wth XRJohnny the wkend before last. Not as fast as u guyz but can handle gravel & ride as much as I can off road!

If yu ferst lern hw 2 spall + rite propr i mt Lt u ck th bys' sausies on th barby
no tx lguge pls DRty Girl

[DR Girl]

:angry:You should be in bed Tony W!!! Lucky I know you & will come around & take those Steinlargers back for that comment!! Any other ladies out there please give this .......... a hard time for me!!!!

[clint640]

Sounds Great! A good solid days riding followed by BBQ & beers = perfect. That weekend is a good date for me too, I'll pencil it in.

Cheers
Clint

[ducatijim]

I would like to do that, shall pencil in and see how the calender fills( MT right now...no,I lie, got a roadies weekend up north for Labor w-e). HB always does it for me, I have had some super riding over that wayz.

[Tony W]

Sounds Great! A good solid days riding followed by BBQ & beers = perfect. That weekend is a good date for me too, I'll pencil it in.

Cheers
Clint

Excellent, Clint. We'll keep in touch.

[Tony W]

I sure you would be welcome, some of these guys on big bikes arn't all they're cracked up to be, read Clints MMMMM ride report:D

Good luck with your days off.
I am promising good weather and happy days for all

[Tony W]

I would like to do that, shall pencil in and see how the calender fills( MT right now...no,I lie, got a roadies weekend up north for Labor w-e). HB always does it for me, I have had some super riding over that wayz.

That's the attitude ! Look forward to seeing you.

[CrazyFrog]

Sounds good, count me in, a trip up from Nelson for a few days should be managable if I book my leave pass now...I'll watch this thread for updated info.

[Crisis management]

I might be in for this, dependant on how many days off I can give myself....who parked Auckland so far away from decent riding country!

[Tony W]

Sounds good, count me in, a trip up from Nelson for a few days should be managable if I book my leave pass now...I'll watch this thread for updated info.

What a Legend !!!

[Tony W]

I might be in for this, dependant on how many days off I can give myself....who parked Auckland so far away from decent riding country!

Ian, I'll drive up there with a trailer and get you !!!!!!

[MXNUT]

Jst wondering u Boyz with BIG BIKES if u wld b happy to have a girl on a pimped up DR 200 join in........????????? Did 477ks,mostly in rain from Hastings,Taupo Rd, thru forest to Murupara,Taupo and bk to Hstings wth XRJohnny the wkend before last. Not as fast as u guyz but can handle gravel & ride as much as I can off road!
Hey there DR Girl, my partner has got the same bike ( unpimped version ) and she is always keen to ride with another lady. Will pencil this ride in and if we can make it will se you there.:girlfight:

[bart]

Pencil me in..............but like a lot of the other rides, something (work) often gets in the way.

[Tony W]

Pencil me in..............but like a lot of the other rides, something (work) often gets in the way.

Pop round for a beer...:2thumbsup....sometime

[eastlight]

Hey, Hawkes Bay. Now I'm back in the country, and getting the trusty DR350 on the road, I will be keen to join in, and drag a few work mates in as well.

[tri boy]

....who parked Auckland so far away from decent riding country!

The "real people" police. Can't have Latte swilling wannabe's assimilating with good honest hardworking Kiwi's.:bleh:
I'm hoping to make this ride, but since I can barely organise myself one day ahead, I'll have to see how things pan out.
Cheers.

[NordieBoy]

The "real people" police. Can't have Latte swilling wannabe's assimilating with good honest hardworking Kiwi's.:bleh:
I'm hoping to make this ride, but since I can barely organise myself one day ahead, I'll have to see how things pan out.
Cheers.

That's why we keep them on a seperate island...

:Police:

[Crisis management]

The "real people" police. Can't have Latte swilling wannabe's assimilating with good honest hardworking Kiwi's.:bleh:


Right, who's had a vocabulary expansion then??

[young1]

I am keen to do this, but again depends on leave etc. I presume that there will be an option of a shorter route for those of us who want to get back to the beers quicker!

[offrd]

If i can keep the bike in one piece until then, count me in!:2thumbsup

[Tony W]

Hey, Hawkes Bay. Now I'm back in the country, and getting the trusty DR350 on the road, I will be keen to join in, and drag a few work mates in as well.

Great to hear from the first of the local lads!
Keep in touch if you need any help with your 350.
Also I'll be doing some scoping rides over the course in the next few months
so you are most welcome to join in...

I'll post them a few days beforehand so any desperados can come!

[Tony W]

I am keen to do this, but again depends on leave etc. I presume that there will be an option of a shorter route for those of us who want to get back to the beers quicker!

The First of the Low Fliers!!! :msn-wink:

Mate, I'll be looking in the mirrors to make sure you and the rest of the KTM
Squadron aren't going to LAP us .....! :clap:

Look..... I'll bring Beer.....:drool:

[Tony W]

If i can keep the bike in one piece until then, count me in!:2thumbsup

You'll be right....:niceone:

Good luck with the repairs.
TIP: I find lots of money helps...

[eastlight]

Great to hear from the first of the local lads!
Keep in touch if you need any help with your 350.
Also I'll be doing some scoping rides over the course in the next few months
so you are most welcome to join in...

I'll post them a few days beforehand so any desperados can come!

thanks mate, yeah, I've got a bit of work to do and $$ to spend, got to get some dual purpose tyres, chain, sprockets, etc, and put all the road kit back on her, but hopefully in a month or so I'll be ready.

[bart]

Pop round for a beer...:2thumbsup....sometime

Cheers mate. Unfortunately I'm at the other end of Hawkes Bay (Brothelvirke), but I'm up in Napier regularly. :apint:

I'll be keen on a bit of exploring before hand also.

[jezzaNZ]

Hey Tony, count me in and I might even be able to fit in a couple of recon rides with you as I will be in Hawkes Bay on "business" quite often. I might even give you a decent ride on the nine fiddy if you are lucky. Jez

[Tony W]

Cheers mate. Unfortunately I'm at the other end of Hawkes Bay (Brothelvirke), but I'm up in Napier regularly. :apint:

I'll be keen on a bit of exploring before hand also.



Sorry mate, somehow I thought you were here in Hastings.
I'll actually be starting the recon from Bro'vegas heading SE.
I'll give you a yell.

[Tony W]

Hey Tony, count me in and I might even be able to fit in a couple of recon rides with you as I will be in Hawkes Bay on "business" quite often. I might even give you a decent ride on the nine fiddy if you are lucky. Jez



Sounds damn fine to me....! I'll keep you posted.

[Taz]

I also would be keen on this ride. How big bike friendly will it be. Only got the 1100GS now having sold the XT600.
Andy.

[Tony W]

I also would be keen on this ride. How big bike friendly will it be. Only got the 1100GS now having sold the XT600.
Andy.

This....:niceone::niceone::beer::beer::beer::yes:. .Friendly!

[DR Girl]

:niceone::niceone::niceone:
I sure you would be welcome, some of these guys on big bikes are all they're cracked up to be, read Clints MMMMM ride report:D

Thank you for your vote of confidence! The bike might be small, but I certainly don't give up when the going gets tough! Tony W will vouch for that!!
Look forward to meeting you on the ride.

[DR Girl]

Hey there DR Girl, my partner has got the same bike ( unpimped version ) and she is always keen to ride with another lady. Will pencil this ride in and if we can make it will se you there.:girlfight:
That would be great!!!! The more girls the better! I hope you both can make it.
I ride a black 2007 200 sporting a straight pipe with a '70s Supertrap, a richened main jet & a modified air box. Naturally the DR has decent bark busters fitted for offroad trail riding (much needed!), knobbly's & a 13 tooth front sprocket I can put on at anytime but best still, the ugly farm rear guard & tail light is gone! Replaced by a black MX guard & small tail light & indicators fitted to an easily detachable num plate bracket. No need to remove the seat now to get them off! Finally the kids thought I must have "racing
numbers" so they chose Bert Munro's '35'! All work done by Tony W & XRJohnny. THANKS GUYS !!!!!!!:2thumbsup

[MXNUT]

That would be great!!!! The more girls the better! I hope you both can make it.
I ride a black 2007 200 sporting a straight pipe with a '70s Supertrap, a richened main jet & a modified air box. Naturally the DR has decent bark busters fitted for offroad trail riding (much needed!), knobbly's & a 13 tooth front sprocket I can put on at anytime but best still, the ugly farm rear guard & tail light is gone! Replaced by a black MX guard & small tail light & indicators fitted to an easily detachable num plate bracket. No need to remove the seat now to get them off! Finally the kids thought I must have "racing
numbers" so they chose Bert Munro's '35'! All work done by Tony W & XRJohnny. THANKS GUYS !!!!!!!:2thumbsup
Where did you get the exhaust from, have been trying to find an aftermarket exhaust to free up the bike a little but with no luck.

[DR Girl]

Where did you get the exhaust from, have been trying to find an aftermarket exhaust to free up the bike a little but with no luck.

Tony W got a piece of pipe for me, bent it & made a bracket to connect it to the frame. The straight pipe clamps into the header (hope that's the right terminology!) pipe! Mines a nice 'copper' one! XRJohnny had the mint condition Supertrap floating around in his garage. Together not only does the 200 look & sound HOT!!, its lighter for me to pick up without its heavy, restrictive, ugly muffler & is sooooo punchy now!!!!! Cost to me 30 Steinies for the boys! I'll let Tony W take over from me with the finer details..........
Wot year is your partner's DR 200 MOTOXNUT??

[Aslan]

sounds good - will commit nearer the time if domestic bliss calendar permits :-) cheers Aslan

[MXNUT]

Tony W got a piece of pipe for me, bent it & made a bracket to connect it to the frame. The straight pipe clamps into the header (hope that's the right terminology!) pipe! Mines a nice 'copper' one! XRJohnny had the mint condition Supertrap floating around in his garage. Together not only does the 200 look & sound HOT!!, its lighter for me to pick up without its heavy, restrictive, ugly muffler & is sooooo punchy now!!!!! Cost to me 30 Steinies for the boys! I'll let Tony W take over from me with the finer details..........
Wot year is your partner's DR 200 MOTOXNUT??
Its a yellow 2004 model but has only done 900 mls. Suzuki have made no changes to the model since then other than graphics and colours.
Might try and pick up an aftermarket can/muffler and get the pipe made up to suit like you did. You have got me keen now that i know it will make a difference to the power.

[CrazyFrog]

Sounds good, count me in, a trip up from Nelson for a few days should be managable if I book my leave pass now...I'll watch this thread for updated info.

Yup, looks like I've got my leave, so should be able to join ya. Any of the Helengrad posse (Welly crew) willing to hook up for the ride North?

[Tony W]

Greetings Adventurers.
Here is the proposed route for November 1st.

7am: Leave Hastings, head to Havelock Nth.
Kahuranaki Rd, Kairakau Rd, Mangakuri Rd, Pourere Rd, Blackhead Rd, Hunter Rd, PORANGAHAU -(Gas) , Hiway, Mangaorapa Rd,---- Te Uri Rd, Maunga Rd,Tipapakuku Rd, DANNEVIRKE -(lunch+gas)

Tipapakuku Rd, Weber Rd, Waitahora Rd, Makuri Ongaha Rd, Pori Rd, Route 52
Rimu Rd, Pahiatua Rd, Waihi Valley Rd, WAIONE, Route 52, Tahuokaretu Rd,
Birch Rd East, Birch Rd, Route 52, PORANGAHAU, Old Hill Rd, Hiway, Wallingford Rd, Ugly Hill Rd, Lake Rd, Hiranui Rd, Te Awa Rd, Farm Rd, WAIPUKURAU (gas)
SH2 to Waipawa, Racecourse Rd, Te Kura Rd, Te Aute Trust Rd, SH2, Burma Rd, Raukawa Rd, HASTINGS.

[Tony W]

Can someone give me advice on how and where I can download maps that I can mark with the route and then post.

[pete376403]

For someone not familiar with the country - are those roads mostly sealed or mostly gravel or ??? what tyres would be appropriate?

[CrazyFrog]

For someone not familiar with the country - are those roads mostly sealed or mostly gravel or ??? what tyres would be appropriate?

Slicks would be perfect....I'll bring my camera.

[Tony W]

For someone not familiar with the country - are those roads mostly sealed or mostly gravel or ??? what tyres would be appropriate?

Approx 50/50 tarmac and gravel.

[pete376403]

Got a lightly grooved slick - Michelin Sirac - on the back at present. Should be good then.
Need to start greasing up to management

[Tony W]

Yeah, you should be fine Pete. Knobblies won't really be advantageous.
I've dual purpose Kendas on the 400. They're sweet.

[Tony W]

Slicks would be perfect....I'll bring my camera.

Methinks you are a little shitstirrer, Crazy!!

.....we're going to get on fine.....!:cool:

[CrazyFrog]

Methinks you are a little shitstirrer, Crazy!!

.....we're going to get on fine.....!:cool:

That CrazyFrog character always was annoying little bastard on the radio....
See Nelson rideout thread for some pics today....

[Tony W]

sounds good - will commit nearer the time if domestic bliss calendar permits :-) cheers Aslan

Good luck with the arrangements. It's still a fair way off, so you should be ok!

[CrazyFrog]

Greetings Adventurers.
Here is the proposed route for November 1st.

7am: Leave Hastings, head to Havelock Nth.
Kahuranaki Rd, Kairakau Rd, Mangakuri Rd, Pourere Rd, Blackhead Rd, Hunter Rd, PORANGAHAU -(Gas) , Hiway, Mangaorapa Rd,---- Te Uri Rd, Maunga Rd,Tipapakuku Rd, DANNEVIRKE -(lunch+gas)

Tipapakuku Rd, Weber Rd, Waitahora Rd, Makuri Ongaha Rd, Pori Rd, Route 52
Rimu Rd, Pahiatua Rd, Waihi Valley Rd, WAIONE, Route 52, Tahuokaretu Rd,
Birch Rd East, Birch Rd, Route 52, PORANGAHAU, Old Hill Rd, Hiway, Wallingford Rd, Ugly Hill Rd, Lake Rd, Hiranui Rd, Te Awa Rd, Farm Rd, WAIPUKURAU (gas)
SH2 to Waipawa, Racecourse Rd, Te Kura Rd, Te Aute Trust Rd, SH2, Burma Rd, Raukawa Rd, HASTINGS.

Just checked the roads out, you got it all covered there bro. Are we gonna detour off Mangatoro Rd to do small adv return route in the Waewaepa Range from Coonoor?
Looking forward to it rain or shine:2thumbsup

[Rosie]

I'd be keen to have a big-girls-blouse option - a shorter pootle around some HB gravel roads. Would anyone else be interested?

If there are enough starters, I'd be happy to help organise something (with some local input on suitable road choices) :scooter:

[Tony W]

I'd be keen to have a big-girls-blouse option - a shorter pootle around some HB gravel roads. Would anyone else be interested?

If there are enough starters, I'd be happy to help organise something (with some local input on suitable road choices) :scooter:

DR Girl will arrange a shorter loop for the not so adventurous.
Maybe a cafe or winery enroute perhaps?
I'll help.

[Tony W]

Just checked the roads out, you got it all covered there bro. Are we gonna detour off Mangatoro Rd to do small adv return route in the Waewaepa Range from Coonoor?
Looking forward to it rain or shine:2thumbsup

That will also be an option for the "official "ride..eg. inappropriate weather or running overtime.
Thanks for the feedback.(see latest edit on page #1 beach section)

[Rosie]

DR Girl will arrange a shorter loop for the not so adventureous.
Maybe a cafe or winery enroute perhaps?
I'll help.

Excellent. Looking forward to it :woohoo:

[bart]

Just checked the roads out, you got it all covered there bro. Are we gonna detour off Mangatoro Rd to do small adv return route in the Waewaepa Range from Coonoor?
Looking forward to it rain or shine:2thumbsup

The more adventurous could do the Makairo track.:2thumbsup

Will depend on how much time we have and how overgrowen it is.

It's going to be a big day.:crazy:

[offrd]

I have done LOT'S of braodband jobs around those PORANGAHAU roads, Awesome area, great views and roads....

I hope to be in! but too far away to commit just yet.....

:scooter:

[Tony W]

The more adventurous could do the Makairo track.:2thumbsup

Will depend on how much time we have and how overgrowen it is.

It's going to be a big day.:crazy:

We'll check it out on the scoping ride next month if you like.:niceone:

I intend to start it from Mobil in Dannevirke at 11am on a Saturday.

[Tony W]

Guys, you can now indicate your attendance on the November calendar.
(I have figured out how it works now...) even if you are not 100 per cent
certain.
You can always delete in the future.

[CrazyFrog]

Can someone give me advice on how and where I can download maps that I can mark with the route and then post.

I've just GPS'd the route going by your roads details....I'll try and post a link/map or route directions up in the next couple of days. My GPS says a bit over 600kms....without any detours. I think I'll need to get my seat re-padded for this one! Or stand up loads like they do in the Dakar! Best I get to the gym in the next few weeks.:no:

[clint640]

I'm registered :niceone:

On the the Sunday I'd be keen on heading home via Tutira then over the hill on the gravel back to the Napier Taupo road, then maybe back to Rotoiti via the Waipunga Rd - Minginui - Murupara - Matahina.

Cheers
Clint

[ducatijim]

I'd be keen to have a big-girls-blouse option:


Hey Rosie....clear this up for me: Is this:

a) BIG girls who wear blouses....or......

b) Any girl who wears a BIG blouse?

Me thinks either option is less than suitable while ON the bike, however later.......:Playnice:

[SUZI GIRL]

Just registered with Motoxnut, like the sound of the girls blouse option with cafes and winery.

Motoxnut would probably be keen on following Clint back to Roto Vegas on the Sunday.

[Tony W]

I've just GPS'd the route going by your roads details....I'll try and post a link/map or route directions up in the next couple of days. My GPS says a bit over 600kms....without any detours. I think I'll need to get my seat re-padded for this one! Or stand up loads like they do in the Dakar! Best I get to the gym in the next few weeks.:no:

Yeah. I'm actually having a rethink on the second leg. I have distance to petrol concerns. The Porangahau gas closes midday, and there is really nothing 'til Ypuk. Will realistically turn left at COONOOR go along Towai Rd to WAIONE,
then SH52 to Tahuokaretu Rd...etc. Could you post this also?
Thanks for your help.

[Tony W]

I'm registered :niceone:

On the the Sunday I'd be keen on heading home via Tutira then over the hill on the gravel back to the Napier Taupo road, then maybe back to Rotoiti via the Waipunga Rd - Minginui - Murupara - Matahina.

Cheers
Clint

Hey! That was MY route for Sunday!
Good call.

[bart]

Yeah. I'm actually having a rethink on the second leg. I have distance to petrol concerns. The Porangahau gas closes midday, and there is really nothing 'til Ypuk. Will realistically turn left at COONOOR go along Towai Rd to WAIONE,
then SH52 to Tahuokaretu Rd...etc. Could you post this also?
Thanks for your help.

Pongaroa has gas if you ask nicely.............or if we really get stuck, I know a friendly farmer out that way...

[Cary]

The Route:
Spectacular HB roads and scenery from sea to mountain range.

A mixture of secondary tarsealed transport stages, mega twisties and
undulations connecting a variety of gravel roads. 200 kph by the Pacific anyone? Tail-out flowing corners, hillclimbs, and some bits that will make the Motu seem easy!..We are also planning a beach section...

Oh Nooooooo...........:baby:

I'm 0 for 2 for getting stuck on a beach, keen to try best outa five tho (So long as at least 3 riders are behind me!!)

[CrazyFrog]

Yeah. I'm actually having a rethink on the second leg. I have distance to petrol concerns. The Porangahau gas closes midday, and there is really nothing 'til Ypuk. Will realistically turn left at COONOOR go along Towai Rd to WAIONE,
then SH52 to Tahuokaretu Rd...etc. Could you post this also?
Thanks for your help.

Get a KTM Adventure brother, 28litre tank, 500km no worries:yes:

[Tony W]

Pongaroa has gas if you ask nicely.............or if we really get stuck, I know a friendly farmer out that way...

This is GOOD news!
We'll scope that too...

[marks]

did someone mention Towai Rd?????

Count me in

[Tony W]

Greetings guys 'n gals.

Here is the range of accommodation available at the Hastings Top 10 Holiday Park.

Family cabins; sleep 5. $25 each ($125 unit)
Sleeping cabins; 3 people, $23 each ($70 unit)
Self contained unit; 4 people, $146 unit.
6 person motels; $212 unit.

Please phone 0508 427 846 to book yourselves a spot.(Fri 31 Oct, Sat 1 Nov)
Please mention " Hawkes Bay Adventure Ride " and they will know what to do.

[Wayne.A]

Howzit Tony ? Well I got on ok , you're right its a great site, have to have a search around when I get more time, keep in touch, Ciao! W.

[reofix]

up for it... i love 4 day weekends

[drz hoffy]

hey Tony new member in hawkes bay friend of xrjohnnys, told me about this ride sounds great
cheers
drz hoffy

[Tony W]

hey Tony new member in hawkes bay friend of xrjohnnys, told me about this ride sounds great
cheers
drz hoffy

Welcome aboard. You'd be up for a scoping ride next month then ?

[drz hoffy]

yeh sounds like a good idea is xrjohnny going ??????

[Tony W]

yeh sounds like a good idea is xrjohnny going ??????

I doubt it, he's too soft!
I did a 230km scope before lunch yesterday.
He declined my 7.30am invitation...!!

[drz hoffy]

ha ha LOL is he getting soft in his old age, i don't see many posts from him on here dose he just like watching LOL we went up to a trail ride and left at about that time in the rain so not sure what that was about

[MXNUT]

Me and SUZI GIRL have just booked a cabin at the park this arvo.
Probably come down on the thursday and make a long weekend of it.
Cant Wait !: :2thumbsup :done:

[Tony W]

Thanks to Mike, Phil and the whole Taranaki crew for a fantastic
weekend's riding.:first:
Was excellent to put faces to about 11 forum names !
Must have been a record turnout too.
As you know, the HB ride is next on the calendar and
would be great to see many of you there, particularly
if you have never ridden Hawke's Bay.
Keep an eye out for further updates.

Cheers
Tony

[bart]

Tony just in case you didn't get the PM, I've sorted gas at Pongaroa. Will confirm closer to the date

[Tony W]

Tony just in case you didn't get the PM, I've sorted gas at Pongaroa. Will confirm closer to the date

Thanks Bart.
Yeah, got the pm, didn't reply as I thought you'd be in China.
How did it go anyway?

[bart]

Man, they pack them in like sardines over there. Wayyyy too many people for this country boy.

You know what they say about asian drivers. I can see where they get there driving skills now. There is only one road rule I could see - the biggest vehicle gets right of way. Mopeds and pedestrians don't stand a chance.

Thousands of scooters ripping around, three up, no helmets, with the lights off at night (to save petrol). Unreal.

[Rosie]

We've got our cabin booked :woohoo:

[Tony W]

We've got our cabin booked :woohoo:

Good stuff!:done:

Do you wanna add your name to the attendance list on the calendar....

Will crack the 20 mark if you do !

At this rate we might surpass the registered attendance at the 5T ride,
which was outstanding !

Cheers

[bart]

Cabin booked.

A mate of mine is tagging along also. He's not on KB, so that's +1 for the attendance list.

[reofix]

planning a route down through sth waikato and the gentle annie to hawkes bay on the friday... out of ham around 8.30 am fri ... anyone got something similar planned let me know..

[MXNUT]

planning a route down through sth waikato and the gentle annie to hawkes bay on the friday... out of ham around 8.30 am fri ... anyone got something similar planned let me know..

:doh:Planning to do the Gentle Annie on the way down also, but i am making it an extra long weekend and going down Thurs morning

[jezzaNZ]

Hey Tony, hopefully I am stating the obvious but is the ride starting from the camping ground at 8am on Sat morning?

[Tony W]

Hey Tony, hopefully I am stating the obvious but is the ride starting from the camping ground at 8am on Sat morning?

Yeah mate!

[jezzaNZ]

Sweet, looking forward to it. Have some new pipes on the 950 and they sound sweet...not to mention a huge increase in throttle response and a bit more power...as if i need it! Will bring some beers for the aftermatch this time though.

[cooneyr]

Sweet, looking forward to it. Have some new pipes on the 950 and they sound sweet...not to mention a huge increase in throttle response and a bit more power...as if i need it! Will bring some beers for the aftermatch this time though.

Ya get the neptunes? Feel like making a sound bite with the beast accelerating under a bit of load (or open throttle) please please please :D (oh just one more, OK - please :D)

Cheers R

[jezzaNZ]

Ryan, Nah got the Leo Vince SBK from the US. The Ex was over there a month ago and she picked them up for me. Just over a grand NZD....bloody good price and the sound is nothing less than spectacular even with the inserts in. A little more weight then the Akra's but half the price. I am very happy with them and they look better than the Akra's also.

Remember to bring your earmuffs to the dusty as you will need em!

How is your beast comming along?

[cooneyr]

Ryan, Nah got the Leo Vince SBK from the US. The Ex was over there a month ago and she picked them up for me. Just over a grand NZD....bloody good price and the sound is nothing less than spectacular even with the inserts in. A little more weight then the Akra's but half the price. I am very happy with them and they look better than the Akra's also.

Remember to bring your earmuffs to the dusty as you will need em!

How is your beast comming along?

Nice - that's a pretty good price on a pair of cans, cant wait to hear it. A 950/990 on song with nice cans is the perfect symphony.

Tenzing is all good. Suspension has made a huge improvement (the old stuff was rooted). Foam air filters seem to work great (have a look in Tenzings thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=78675)). Working on luggage at the moment. Really need to do some more riding and give things a bit more of a work out. Only done 1000kms so far. The Michy Deserts don't appear to like SI high country gravel roads though - El has given his a pretty good hiding in one ride about 220km long - lots of cuts and a couple of chunks missing.

Cheers R

[jezzaNZ]

Ryan thats odd about the Michies as they are more suited to the harder surfaces and not great in mud!!!!!! The 2 I have had on the back have been great, 10k out of the one on John's bike and I have done about 5k on the one on the 950 and should get one more decent ride out of it yet. Don't forget they are nearly a full knob and will be prone to chunking on the hard stuff compaired to a TKC or MT21.

By the way can you PM me WW's address in NN for the barby on the Friday, I'm still trying to sort accomodation as I will have a shit load of stuff with me as I will be on my way home from holiday with the kids and don't want some young bogans pinching it.

Cheers

Jez

[NordieBoy]

The Michy Deserts don't appear to like SI high country gravel roads though - El has given his a pretty good hiding in one ride about 220km long - lots of cuts and a couple of chunks missing.

Maybe they're more suited to, I don't know, just throwing ideas out here... Deserts? :D

[cooneyr]

Maybe they're more suited to, I don't know, just throwing ideas out here... Deserts? :D

:bleh: smart arse.

[jezzaNZ]

Maybe they're more suited to, I don't know, just throwing ideas out here... Deserts? :D

There's always one isn't there!!!!!!!!!:2guns:

[NordieBoy]

There's always one isn't there!!!!!!!!!:2guns:

I think of it as more of a calling than a job.

[Tony W]

Greetings everyone !

Well, it's less than two weeks away until the ride begins and places are filling fast ! There are 21 people registered so far with rumours of at least half a
dozen locals and mates joining in as well. If you have not made up your mind whether to join in yet, please do, especially if you have never visited H.B.

Many are staying at the Top Ten Holiday Park here in Hastings and this is where the ride will start from, then end, approx. 12 hours and 600 km later !

The Ladies' ride will be led by Muzza DL and his lady, and will leave after the
main bunch departs. It will follow the same route, but travel independently
at a gentler pace.

After the ride there will be a BBQ and beers ready as soon as we get back to the Holiday Park.
I will be phoning ahead to notify the chefs of our arrival time.
Now as far as drinks go, I could buy beer and then sell it for $1-$2 a can.
You would have to let me know what flavours you require, or do you just want BYO? Please post your preferences.

Food will be, steak, sausages, cooked by DR girl's husband, " DR bloke "
Salads etc prepared by my Mrs, " Jackie W ". Also some fancy potato dish prepared by the ever versatile DR girl !
There will be an extremely minimal charge of $10. If I could please collect this off you before we leave on Saturday morning, it would help greatly in determining food quantity.

Breakfasts and other meals will be up to the individual, as we are in the city
and there are plenty of options.

Can't think of anything else at the moment. Looking forward to catching up
with visitors on the Friday, and the the even keener ones on the Thursday !

If you require any further information or want to comment, please post on
this thread.

Cheers

Tony

[K slider]

Hi Tony I am riding an F650 is this a knobbly ride or will trail wings do.

See You Friday.

Cheers Pete.

[Tony W]

Hi Tony I am riding an F650 is this a knobbly ride or will trail wings do.

See You Friday.

Cheers Pete.

TW's should be fine.... :yes: weather permitting...:(

[MXNUT]

:yes: weather permitting...:(

What do you mean - weather permitting:Oops:

You promised us a fine and sunny Hawkes Bay day.:innocent:

[Tony W]

What do you mean - weather permitting:Oops:

You promised us fine and a fine and sunny Hawkes Bay day.:innocent:

Heck ! I did too...:Oops:

[Tony W]

Hey there Eastlight !
Did you get your 350 all up and running in the end ?
How are you and your buddies looking for next Sat ?

[Tony W]

:)..Hi folks.
Just an update to give you some more details.

Assembly point on Sat morning will outside the front gate of the Top 10 Holiday Park in Windsor Ave at around 7.30 am.

I will lead us away at 8 am and will be wearing the fluoro yellow Hi-Viz vest.

(XR) Johnny, DRZ 250, will be riding as sweep and will have a red/orange vest.

Murray will take care of the ladies.

There will be 45 mins of Tarmac before we hit the gravel. First stop, after approx 2 hours, will be at Porangahau for those wanting petrol.

We'll then head for Dannevirke arriving in approx another 2 hours.
This will be a lunch and gas stop for 30 mins.

After lunch we meet up at the BP at the southern end of the town's main street.

From there we head S/E and 2-3 hours later end up at Pongaroa where petrol will be available. There is also a shop, but if you must eat, don't order coffees or take-aways ! ...I did on our scoping ride, and held up the boys for 40 MINS !!!:weep:

From there we meander northwards and 2-3 hours later end up back in Hastings.:2thumbsup
(petrol at Waipukurau)

You can then take a well deserved rest and recreation break !:yawn:

Tony

[young1]

:)..
Murray will take care of the ladies.



Should the ladies be worried?

[Tony W]

Should the ladies be worried?

...Not if you were present for the ride...!:eek:

[Tony W]

Hey Bart! Nice day for a holiday eh !:niceone:

[bart]

Hey Bart! Nice day for a holiday eh !:niceone:

Yeah, fooken shopping in Palmy. Busy earning browny points for next weekend.

Can't wait. Might crank the yellow beast up tomorrow for a quick look around the Porangahau section.

[bart]

Bugger, just remembered I've still got to bolt on the road gear..............and go to work for a couple of hours.

[Tony W]

For those who are unfamiliar, we will be using the "cornerman" system for navigation on the ride. This is a very straightforward and effective way of following the route without having to refer to a map or notes along the way.

As we come up to an intersection, for example, the ride leader will ask the rider who is next behind him, to stop at that place and let the other riders following know which way they should head.
This Cornerman waits there until the sweep catches up.
He can then head off at his own pace to rejoin the group.


Hey Bart.

How has the rain been down your way lately ?
I was just thinking of your gnarly little offroad section we scoped.
On the day it might be a good idea if you and one other, rode down Manuhara Rd and across to Waihi Valley Rd where we would meet up with you. You could then let us know the condition of the track you had just ridden, and we could make a call on the suitability of that section for the day.

Waihi Falls may eventuate only if we have time, as I'm sure that detour would add 45 minutes or so.

[Cary]

Now as far as drinks go, I could buy beer and then sell it for $1-$2 a can.
You would have to let me know what flavours you require, or do you just want BYO? Please post your preferences.

Would be handy if the beer was waiting as after a long :sunny: (please,please,please) day last thing I wanna do is have to go to the wholesalers. I'm not fussy(prefer glass tho) but the $1 beers sound good :laugh:

Any plans for the Friday night?

[Tony W]

Would be handy if the beer was waiting as after a long :sunny: (please,please,please) day last thing I wanna do is have to go to the wholesalers. I'm not fussy(prefer glass tho) but the $1 beers sound good :laugh:

Any plans for the Friday night?

Friday night I'll pop down to top10 and catch up.:drinknsin:drinknsin
Anybody else who is staying in the area is encouraged to come along too.

Vidals winery/bar is walking distance should you need a restaurant meal, or a hangover for the long day ahead !
Mxnut and Suzi will have been in town since Thurs pm, so they should be well sorted !

I'll be buying some beers then... :done:

[Tony W]

Here is the list of those who have indicated their attendance so far...

bart
bikeflite
Cary
clint640
CrazyFrog
Dakaman
Denniso
DR Girl
drz hoffy
eastlight
javahead
jezzaNZ
K slider
Miles 1
MOTOXNUT
Muzza DL
reofix
Rosie
sidmac
SUZI GIRL
Tony W
XRJohnny


....it's gonna be a long week...!

[bart]

Add one more. Hugh will also tag along on his DR650. (Actually, I think he'll be closer to the front).

He chucks rocks on that thing. I've learnt the hard way not to follow too close. $400 for a bloody headlight. I thought I wouldn't risk it again so I made a headlight protector today. If it works, I might post up the details of how I made it from a $3 basket from the Warehouse. Almost looks like a bought one.

How'd the ride go today Tony.

[Tony W]

Add one more. Hugh will also tag along on his DR650. (Actually, I think he'll be closer to the front).

He chucks rocks on that thing. I've learnt the hard way not to follow too close. $400 for a bloody headlight. I thought I wouldn't risk it again so I made a headlight protector today. If it works, I might post up the details of how I made it from a $3 basket from the Warehouse. Almost looks like a bought one.

How'd the ride go today Tony.

Ride went good. Home by lunch 240 km later !
Also made 4 light protectors this week for the same reason !
Made mine out of 1.5 clear polycarb. velcroed on.

MADE TWO FOR DR GIRL DR GIRL DR GIRL DR GIRL:crybaby::crybaby:

( sorry Bart, private joke. DRG thinks she doesn't get enough mentions !)

Bernard, how many would you like...?

[bart]

What a good bugger eh. Check this out for old school.

[bart]

I haven't figured out if it's going to rust yet.:doh:

[Tony W]

I haven't figured out if it's going to rust yet.:doh:

Looks Factory...!:niceone:

[Tony W]

[QUOTE=bart;1785882]Add one more. Hugh will also tag along on his DR650. (Actually, I think he'll be closer to the front).



That's the beauty of the cornerman system...imminent missile threats go to the back !!!:clap:

[Aslan]

sorry won't be making this one - thinking of you all though - cheers Aslan

[Tony W]

sorry won't be making this one - thinking of you all though - cheers Aslan

Thanks mate.

How are you finding the 650 ?

[Aslan]

Hi Tony - enjoyed riding the DR650 back from Auckland - found the motor really tractable. Looking forward to getting getting her equipped with more like 50/50 tyres in place of the 80/20 Bridgestone OEM tyres. cheers S

[DR Girl]

Ride went good. Home by lunch 240 km later !
Also made 4 light protectors this week for the same reason !
Made mine out of 1.5 clear polycarb. velcroed on.

MADE TWO FOR DR GIRL DR GIRL DR GIRL DR GIRL:crybaby::crybaby:

( sorry Bart, private joke. DRG thinks she doesn't get enough mentions !)

Bernard, how many would you like...?

Not so much me but my 07 DR 200!! It was my bike he & XRJohnny have been tuning up for this wkends Adv ride. Theory being I now wont hold up the sweeper!!! HA HA!!! Most riding Tony W (BT) has ever done on the 200 so has been able to give some excellent advise on to a keen opossum hunter!
Lamp protectors AWESOME!!! Thanks BT.Stop the gravel rooster tails from those young 'would be' MX riders on larger bikes!!! Shit my METAL tank & I hate that!!!!!:angry2::angry2:

[clint640]

He chucks rocks on that thing. I've learnt the hard way not to follow too close. $400 for a bloody headlight. .

Jeez mate, bloody exotic bikes with their expensive parts :shit:
A headlight for the KTM is only $120 & that includes the 2 bulbs! :Punk:

Lookin forward to the weekend, short weeks are great! Mind you that means I'd better get my act together & give the bike a service before Friday, might finally fix that electric starter too & give my leg a rest.

Cheers
Clint

[Crisis management]

, might finally fix that electric starter too & give my leg a rest.


No, no, no, no don't do that Clint, I've made $15 off betting how many kicks it will take you to start the thing...Gives us something to do while we wait for you! :innocent:


Have a good ride you lot, I will be siting up here in cafe paradise thinking of you......enviously


Iain

[MXNUT]

What a good bugger eh. Check this out for old school.

Looks good but i am too lazy to make 1 of those and also wonder how the headlight would work in the dark with that on.

Went to Repco and bought some Headlight Skinz for $45.00, they are a stick on 4mm soft plastic protector and because they come in packs of 2 there will by enough to do Suzi Girls DR as well.

See you all for a beer :beer:( or 2 ) on friday night.

[clint640]

No, no, no, no don't do that Clint, I've made $15 off betting how many kicks it will take you to start the thing...Gives us something to do while we wait for you! :innocent:

Iain

I've found that the number of kicks required to light up all 625ccs of high compression Austrian goodness is directly proportional to the number of people watching... :laugh:

Clint

[MXNUT]

On the the Sunday I'd be keen .............then maybe back to Rotoiti via the Waipunga Rd - Minginui - Murupara - Matahina. Cheers Clint

Hey Clint, if you are still planning to head back this way i would be keen to tag along ( weather permitting ):doh:

[CrazyFrog]

Sorry guys, I'm out for this weekend, too many trips up North in Aug, Sept and Oct. That bloody ferry crossing is getting a bit tedious. Will have to go exploring the West Coast (South) instead. Have fun up there.:crybaby:

[SUZI GIRL]

Hi everyone. This is my first adventure ride and I am looking forward to meeting you all this weekend. I have registered for the ladies option and I am keen to check out some of the local Cafe's & Vineyard's with you. Motoxnut & I are staying at the Top 10 holiday park on Friday & Saturday nites & we are keen to join you for a drink :apint:

[DR Girl]

Hi everyone. This is my first adventure ride and I am looking forward to meeting you all this weekend. I have registered for the ladies option and I am keen to check out some of the local Cafe's & Vineyard's with you. Motoxnut & I are staying at the Top 10 holiday park on Friday & Saturday nites & we are keen to join you for a drink :apint:

Keen to meet you Suzi Girl. Might be a bit tied up Fri night. Dance class for my 10 yr old & then karate for the boys, not to mention Tony W is expecting a mean Potato Dish, plus I promised a Brown Rice Salad! Cant let the Commander down !!! How about Sat night ? I'm soooo keen to give the full ride a go! Lucky my good mate & fellow trailrider XRJohnny is sweeper! His skills & experience are far superior but his bike is only :psst: 50cc bigger!! (Shhhhh !!)

[Tony W]

Keen to meet you Suzi Girl. Might be a bit tied up Fri night. Dance class for my 10 yr old & then karate for the boys, not to mention Tony W is expecting a mean Potato Dish plus I promised a Brown Rice Salad! Cant let the Commander down !!! How about Sat night ? I'm soooo keen to give the full ride a go! Lucky my good mate & fellow trailrider XRJohnny is sweeper! His skills & experience are far superior but his bike is only :psst: 50cc bigger!! (Shhhhh !!)

It's going to be raining Saturday, so you can stay back and spend all day cooking....then join the ladies at the winery and tell them all how you could have done the whole route if it weren't for the rain.......!
It would be far safer for a little '50' going on '15', potato chip like you to not get wet !! Leave the ride to the Hard Guys...:bleh:

[bart]

Sounds like dust won't be a problem

[DR Girl]

:shit:
It's going to be raining Saturday, so you can stay back and spend all day cooking....then join the ladies at the winery and tell them all how you could have done the whole route if it weren't for the rain.......!
It would be far safer for a little '50' going on '15', potato chip like you to not get wet !! Leave the ride to the Hard Guys...:bleh:

OH YOU WISH BT!!! Barefoot, pregnant & chained to the kitchen sink!!! You forget this potato chip is a trailrider now & was back
in the 70's/80's. We're a tough breed! Anyway who hates the rain more eh?? It sure aint me!!!

[MXNUT]

Tony , what will be the longest distance between gas stations :confused:

[Tony W]

Tony , what will be the longest distance between gas stations :confused:

Ideally 150km, but if interim gas stations are by-passed or closed, 300km!
It would be ideal if everyone can have gas onboard for 300km.

[Tony W]

:shit:

OH YOU WISH BT!!! Barefoot, pregnant & chained to the kitchen sink!!! You forget this potato chip is a trailrider now & was back
in the 70's/80's. We're a tough breed! Anyway who hates the rain more eh?? It sure aint me!!!

JEEZ DR Girl !!! You're so HARD...soon you'll be growing a MOUSTACHE and changing your name to "Chopper Chick" !!!:bleh:

[DR Girl]

JEEZ DR Girl !!! You're so HARD...soon you'll be growing a MOUSTACHE and changing your name to "Chopper Chick" !!!:bleh:

NOT "HARD" ! JUST V KEEN to RIDE.......!!!!!!:ride:

[Rosie]

Hi everyone. This is my first adventure ride and I am looking forward to meeting you all this weekend. I have registered for the ladies option and I am keen to check out some of the local Cafe's & Vineyard's with you. Motoxnut & I are staying at the Top 10 holiday park on Friday & Saturday nites & we are keen to join you for a drink :apint:

Clint640 and I will be staying at the holiday park on Friday and Saturday nights as well :apint:
I'll have to figure out how I can pack my fuel bottles, and some red wine this time.


It would be ideal if everyone can have gas onboard for 300km.

Is that for the ladies ride as well? We haven't fitted my new tank yet, but I should get a bit over 300kms if I carry my fuel bottles.

[clint640]

Hey Clint, if you are still planning to head back this way i would be keen to tag along ( weather permitting ):doh:

Yep, be good to have you along, still planning on coming back through there if time & weather permit - although being a shortcut of sorts I don't think it will take too much longer than the main roads to my place.
I came through the Waipunga, Minginui, then on past Murupara to Rotorua the other day while coming back from Napier & it only took 20 min longer than going through Taupo.

Cheers
Clint

[Rosie]

I came through the Waipunga, Minginui, then on past Murupara to Rotorua the other day while coming back from Napier & it only took 20 min longer than going through Taupo.

Napier? You told me you were going to Sweden <_<

[Tony W]

Clint640 and I will be staying at the holiday park on Friday and Saturday nights as well :apint:
I'll have to figure out how I can pack my fuel bottles, and some red wine this time.



Is that for the ladies ride as well? We haven't fitted my new tank yet, but I should get a bit over 300kms if I carry my fuel bottles.

Nah you should be all right.
Gas at Porangahau @120km, then gas @ Dannevirke @+120km.
What is your fuel capacity and range by the way?

[Tony W]

Yep, be good to have you along, still planning on coming back through there if time & weather permit - although being a shortcut of sorts I don't think it will take too much longer than the main roads to my place.
I came through the Waipunga, Minginui, then on past Murupara to Rotorua the other day while coming back from Napier & it only took 20 min longer than going through Taupo.

Cheers
Clint

What type of vehicle were you on/in ?

MXNUT fuel is available @ Tutira on the Sunday, so you should be able to get through to Murupara on a tank from there...?
BTW what is your range etc ?

[Rosie]

Nah you should be all right.
Gas at Porangahau @120km, then gas @ Dannevirke @+120km.
What is your fuel capacity and range by the way?

The tank is 9 litres, my two fuel bottles take it to 12 litres. Fuel economy varies massively, depending on if I'm riding at highway speeds, or pootling on gravel, but 12 litres should get me 260-350 kms.

[MXNUT]

MXNUT fuel is available @ Tutira on the Sunday, so you should be able to get through to Murupara on a tank from there...?
BTW what is your range etc ?

Range is 175 Kms on tank when ridden hard and around another 70 ks with extra fuel I carry in container.

[MXNUT]

New front tyre on the DRZ and both bikes serviced.
Bikes and gear fully loaded ( including the kitchen sink ) :argue:and away shortly.
Staying in Napier tonight so will catch up with u all tomorrow night. :first:

[clint640]

What type of vehicle were you on/in ?


That was on the KTM, maintaining a, er, 'steady' pace :yes: & I do know that road pretty well now.

Metvuw forecast is looking OK, maybe a shower or 2 Sat evening but fine otherwise, Metservice OTOH say both Sat & Sun will be arse, here's hoping Metvuw are right!

Cheers
Clint

[bart]

Fuel sorted at Pongaroa for between 2 and 3 pm. Might want to bring cash please. Could eftpos at shop, but folding stuff may be a safer bet.

The shit weather is supposed to stay closer to the ranges, as it's coming more from the west, so I'm picking we'll be OK. Just wrap up warm.:cold:
Can get windy out there in a westerly.

[young1]

I hope you all have an awesome and safe ride.

Hope to catch up with some of you at the Coro ride.

Mike

[Tony W]

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[Tony W]

Looks like it's going to be a fantastic day all round !!!

[NordieBoy]

Looks like it's going to be a fantastic day all round !!!

Saying it will make it so :2thumbsup

[tri boy]

.........:corn:..........

[marks]

.........:corn:..........

didnt you go?

[tri boy]

...........:crybaby:............

[reofix]

another great weekend... good company... great roads... thanks tony and all ... feeling the 1500 ks though... is whisky a medicine? anyway i'm self medicating......

[K slider]

Thanks for organising this ride Tony and special thanks to the crew who put on the feed. Its great to put faces to names, you are an awsome crew to ride with and look forward to going on another skid some time.
Hope You had as much fun on Sunday.

Hi Reo 2 whiskeys is medicine 3 or more is anesthetic.

Cheers Pete.:clap::devil2:

[clint640]

Saying it will make it so :2thumbsup

And so it was! :banana:

Big thanks to Tony, Johnny & the rest of the HB crew for laying on a great days riding & a great BBQ. It was good to put faces to a few more KB names also.

We had a very nice run back home yesterday too.

Cheers
Clint

[marks]

and the thousands of photos are where????????????

[young1]

and the thousands of photos are where????????????

Exactly - where are they?

[clint640]

Crikey, you're a demanding lot :bleh: My report over on Advrider:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8271443#post8271443

Cheers
Clint

[MXNUT]

:first: What an awesome weekend, well done TONY W :clap:.:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

Thanks also to XR JOHNNY for keeping track of us all as tail end charlie - BART, for the southern roads with real local knowledge - MUZZA DL, for taking care of the ladies - DR GIRL, DR BLOKE & JACKIE W, for the excellent BBQ and CLINT640 for not getting us lost in the KAINGAROA forest on sunday.

I clocked up 470 kms on Saturday and 420 on Sunday, and got back to Ham at 6.15pm a very tired but happy camper.

Highlight for me was stopping the top of the mountain just before Dannevirke( what was it called Tony W ) where the wind was so strong we struggled to stand up and i could not get back on my bike, much to the amusement of CARY. :laugh:
The veiws were amazing.

Will post some pics later.

[Cary]

:first: What an awesome weekend, well done TONY W :clap:.:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

Thanks also to XR JOHNNY for keeping track of us all as tail end charlie - BART, for the southern roads with real local knowledge - MUZZA DL, for taking care of the ladies - DR GIRL, DR BLOKE & JACKIE W, for the excellent BBQ and CLINT640 for not getting us lost in the KAINGAROA forest on sunday.

Highlight for me was stopping the top of the mountain just before Dannevirke( what was it called Tony W ) where the wind was so strong we struggled to stand up and i could not get back on my bike, much to the amusement of CARY. :laugh:
The veiws were amazing.

Would have been funnier if the wind had won and knocked you and bike on yr arse................ :devil2:

As above, another great weekend and every road surface you could think of, and good to hear it wasn't just me having trouble stopping the rear spinning up on some of it :blip:

[bart]

Thanks for an awesome ride guys. Cheers for organising it all Tony, and that feed afterwards certainly needs a mention.

I'll post a few pics tonight.

[Tony W]

Crikey, you're a demanding lot :bleh: My report over on Advrider:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8271443#post8271443

Cheers
Clint

Clint.

What a F A N T A S T I C report ! ! !

Thank you very much.

I will post some pics and words soon.

Tony W

[jezzaNZ]

Thanks Tony for a fantastic weekend. Especially the BBQ and beers on Sat night. Juat as well I didn't have more than a couple as I got pulled up on the way home after the BBQ.....:banana:

[Tony W]

1. A lovely morning greeted 19 riders as we lined up ready for the 8am start.

2. In an hour or so we were on Aramoana beach. ( where Clint had an issue with his sidestand)

3. Bernard's (Bikeflite) DRZ was having starter problems.
Miles 1 later fixes the problem, while D. Vader looks on.

4. Ready to rumble!

[Tony W]

After crossing the ranges we ended up in Dannevirke for a lunch break.

!. XR Johnny, DR Girl, Tony W.

2. Hugh, Bart, Andrew (Sidmac.)

3. Reofix, K-slider. (Neil and Peter)

4. Denniso (note knobblies!), Muzza DL.

5. Bernard (Bikeflite) preaches to the converted !

[Tony W]

We then continued our blast through the countryside.

1. MOTOXNUT leads the way. (DRZ400)

2. Javahead on the impressive 1150 Adventure.

3. Clint 640 in hot pursuit. (KTM 640)

4. K-slider is too fast for the camera ! (Dakar)

[Tony W]

1. JezzaNZ on the sweet sounding 950 ADV S.

2. Bart having a blat in his backyard. (DRZ400)

3. Cary racing to the beer! (Triumph Tiger)

4. Dennis O really was this fast !!! (DR650 SM)
On 17" slicks FFS??!! ...ask Clint...

[Tony W]

Finally after a great day's riding we arrived back at the camp to a lovely BBQ prepared by Tony L (DR Bloke) Jackie W and Robyn (DR Girl)

1. Chef Tony and his lovely assistant, Jackie !

2. Dennis, Miles and Andrew reminisce on the day gone.

3. Johnny, Rosie, Tony W, Tony L, Jackie.

4. " Well I have got a big day ahead tomorrow ..."

[Tony W]

1. Clint, Jeremy, Neil, Bernard.

2. Hugh and Bart.

3. Winners are grinners!... Cary, Neil and the Reverend.

4. Muzza and Jeanie.

[Tony W]

1. Mark and the shy Fay ! (MOTOXNUT and SUZI GIRL)

2. Rosie, Robyn, Tony, Jackie, Johnny.

3. Clint and Peter.

4. Javahead and JezzaNZ. (Andrew and Jeremy)

[Tony W]

Whoops!... the stragglers.

1. Sidmac on the Transalp.

2. Hugh, DR 650.

3. XR Johnny, DR-Z250.

4. Reofix was just a blurr on 1200 GS.


NB. All photos courtesy of DR GIRL.

[Tony W]

Thanks to everyone for turning up for the ride.
I'm glad that you all arrived home safely.
Look forward to seeing you all again soon.:niceone:


Cheers

Tony W



ps.
I know I said I was going to take a breather 'til next year........
......but.....I put together next year's ride before morning tea today...

Tokomaru Bay on the 1st day...Taupo on the 2nd....whaddya reckon !?

[reofix]

up for it!!

[Cary]

Me to :clap:

[MXNUT]

If i really have to :niceone:

[clint640]

Oh Yeah, I could handle some more of that fer sure!

Sundays pics up on Advrider now:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=402383

Cheers
Clint

[MXNUT]

1 & 2 Saturday morning start
3.the first road side stop
4 & 5 Aramoana beach
6. Veiws from the top

[MXNUT]

1.Windy heights
2.At the longest place name
3.Cary
4.Clint640
5.DR Girl
6.JezzaNZ

[MXNUT]

1. K Slider
2. Miles 1
3. Reofix
4. Sidmac
5. Cary & Hugh at the lunchstop

[MXNUT]

1. Sunday morning start
2. Bikeflite
3. Rosie & Reofix
4. The last of the bunch before the start of the Kaingaroa forest

[bart]

OK guys, looks like you've got most photos covered. I'll just throw a few random snaps on.

First couple are at windy Coonoor, on the top of the Puketoi range (Towai Road). Amazing how quickly that wind came up. Place will be covered in windmills in a couple of years. Bastards.

[SUZI GIRL]

Hi everyone what a great weekend and good company. A big thank you to Murray (aka Muzza DL) for looking after me & making my first Adventure Ride a fantastic experience, also to Sherpa Rosie for looking out for me. Thanks Tony for arranging the weekend and all the helpers for the excellent spread. PS: Robyn glad your ride went well, heard your throttle was smokin. Look forward to meeting you all again.

[DR Girl]

:woohoo:
Hi everyone what a great weekend and good company. A big thank you to Murray (aka Muzza DL) for looking after me & making my first Adventure Ride a fantastic experience, also to Sherpa Rosie for looking out for me. Thanks Tony for arranging the weekend and all the helpers for the excellent spread. PS: Robyn glad your ride went well, heard your throttle was smokin. Look forward to meeting you all again.

Thanks Fay,yes there were times on the road when the 200 had no more to give. Tapped out max at 105kph!!! A few more cc's would be handy. Was great meeting you. You were awesome! A big undertaking for a learner, especially on the gravel. Keep it up & I look forward to more rides together on our trusy DR200's!

[DR Girl]

hhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Sorry Guys, typed up a few comments re our ride on Thursday night but had a system's failure & lost it! Re did, this time a MAMMOTH effort on my part because I'm no computer nut on Friday night, smiles & ALL!!! ON LAST LINE of a grander effort & another SF!! Yes 1.00am, no alcohol but well pissed. PISSED OFF !!!!
Now, typed onto Word to be copied to KB. Wish me luck!
NB hhhhhhhhhhhhhh just testing I could still submit something!!!

[SUZI GIRL]

hhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ????? - Late night drinkies perhaps :woohoo:

[Tony W]

hhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

:confused::confused:hhhhhhhhhhopelesssss at foruming......:confused::confused:

my advice: stay in the kitchen.......DRB....!!!

[DR Girl]

WOW What a day! Great to meet you all!

Thanks to BT (Big Tony) for his exceptional local road knowledge & his perfect execution on the day! :calm:

XRJOHNNY(our sweeper ) for not minding my slower pace when he can ride like a demon :headbang:himself! Also........ it was great knowing he was there to scrape me off the road if need be. (Luckily NOT !!!)

Denniso. Thank you so much for letting me, & trusting me on your DR 650. All I can say is “Amazing “! The power of a larger bike, makes you realise how hard you have to push the smaller ones!! I still had pins & needles in my left thumb on Sunday (Vibration and hanging on for HELL in the heavy gravel). Those racing slicks were something else! Held the road SO WELL but wouldn’t be game to take them off road like you, YOU MADE THEM SING!!!:2guns:

Andrew (Javahead). What can I say, other then when you passed me standing up on the footpegs of your 1150 Adv with its arse hanging out, you were awesome! As I said on the ride ’YOU LOOKED SO GOOD FROM BEHIND’.:moon:

Hugo (DRZ 650). Anyone who wears MX boots and pants is cool :blip:in my books. Another trail riding nut like me! You rode so well, thanks for your enthusiastic comments re my riding of the dirt section. The only part I actually over took anyone !!!

MOTOXNUT, thanks for taking photos of us tail enders- great shots!

The awesome local input for C.H.B from Bart, loved that dirt section!!!

Many thanks Cary for your supportive post re my little DR200 doing the ride.

I think Bernard (Bikeflite) was our oldest and more then likely our fittest rider!After a recent Epic Trail Ride with Johnny & myself he spent the next whole day snow skiing! Two days later he did a 35k mountain bike ride, and NB he goes ‘hard out’ in all three!:sweatdrop

If I ever did a ‘Long Way Around’ or ‘ Long Way Down’, this is the guy I would have to take with me. Miles our very own Macgyver!:clap: Amazing what you can do with a piece of wire!

Jeanie it was lovely to meet you, and so good to see a girl on a big bike (XF 650). Rosie, you had a huge ride just to get here and back on your trusty 250 Sherpa. :ride:A real dedicated rider! And SuziGirl again an awesome effort!

Clint 640 for your wonderful H Bay Adv report on Advrider. Great pics!

For all those I haven’t personally mentioned, you must have been SO fast because I never saw you except on breaks. I'll be checking you out on future rides!:msn-wink:

Thanks to my Tony, who only read a few days before (from BT’s POSTING) that he was on marination and BBQ duties, and Jackie W for purchasing all the fresh produce and beer while we were all out having fun. We couldn’t have done it with out you guys.:drinknsin

....…..A GREAT DAY AND A GREAT GROUP OF RIDERS.........!!!!!! :grouphug:

[bart]

Hell, I could have added about 2500 acres of dirt section, as we went right past the family farm........................hmmmmmmmmm............ maybe next time.............:rolleyes:

[DR Girl]

Hell, I could have added about 2500 acres of dirt section, as we went right past the family farm........................hmmmmmmmmm............ maybe next time.............:rolleyes:

Maybe a couple of us could ride / or trailer our bikes down to your family farm & make a day of it ???? (HINT, HINT) :woohoo:

Spent Sun am riding all over Mt Erin Station, up to the transmission tower & right down to the Tukituki River with a couple of mates. CRF 230 & GasGas 250. Views spectacular!!! A quick sprocket change at home & off with tail light, no plate, bk indicators there, & off...............

WHO'S UP FOR IT ???????

[Denniso]

A big thank you to all , sorry this is so late , the smoke got out of my computer and have only just got a new one . I just want to say what a great bunch of riders I met on tonys ride , cant wait for the next ride .