Nelson Rideouts - Where next?

[NordieBoy]

Very cool ride, I think I could nail that ford next year. Might be getting a reputation for water affiliation...........hehe, time of our lives.

Reputation?

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[Fluffy Cat]

Ahem........just to let you know that the 990 ran much better after that...and cleaner to. Did you notice that I did both sides?.
It seemed deeper when I was standing in it.

[Padmei]

A good ride boys. Primo conditions, no traffic.:yes:

The corner on therainbowseems a lotbetter now- someone has put a bit of camber on it bythelook of it.
A couple of fun moments. Good to see the expenxive bikes like a laydown as much asthe cheap ones. Time for some ofthose nobbly things I think

Onthe wayhome on the road the DR & KLR had it all over the 990:shutup:on the twisites when nordie hit some gravel mid corner- a few :shit::shit::shit: wecalmed down after that:shifty:

Next up is the laidback Tapawera April 11th. Gotmyself newT7 knbblie

fckinglaptop

[NordieBoy]

So it was gravel.
I was hoping it was something on the road as opposed to something on my tyre as my countershaft seal has been weeping slightly since Shane's thrashing.
I remember seeing a slightly lighter colour mid corner and then it just stepped out.

Made you drop back a bit though :D

I took it veeery easy on the right handers after that just in case.

[Padmei]

yeah when your front tyre went there was a dust cloud- kinda like dry clay or cement. Either that or apuff of talcum put of your trouser leg.

[cooneyr]

.....The corner on therainbowseems a lotbetter now- someone has put a bit of camber on it bythelook of it.....

Do tell - you are talking about "the" corner right? Have they given it positive camber the whole way around now? Did anybody take any pics?

[NordieBoy]

yeah when your front tyre went there was a dust cloud- kinda like dry clay or cement. Either that or apuff of talcum put of your trouser leg.

It was the back end that stepped out.

First the bikes then mine :shit:

[NordieBoy]

Do tell - you are talking about "the" corner right? Have they given it positive camber the whole way around now? Did anybody take any pics?

7/3/2010
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20100305%20Molesworth-Kaikoura-Tennyson-Rainbow/slides/20100307-112429.jpg

[Fluffy Cat]

Which trail ride is the one you guys were on about?. Is it this one. Mcgaveston's Tapawera laidback trail ride, no fords guaranteed. 11th April?.

[Fluffy Cat]

Some photos here or there....202003202004202005202006 There was a perfectly good road we could have used but....they wanted to herd cows???.

[Transalper]

Do tell - you are talking about "the" corner right? Have they given it positive camber the whole way around now? Did anybody take any pics?

Looked the same as I remember it when i slowed to look back at it on my way through a couple of weeks ago. I was going the wrong way to get the crash perspective of it though, hence the bit 'look back at it'.

[Padmei]

Looked the same as I remember it when i slowed to look back at it on my way through a couple of weeks ago. I was going the wrong way to get the crash perspective of it though, hence the bit 'look back at it'.

Well I may have been mistaken - I have been once or twice before- but it definitely looked better than the last few times I've been thru. You got me doubting myself now - maybe it hasn't changed...

[Padmei]

Which trail ride is the one you guys were on about?. Is it this one. Mcgaveston's Tapawera laidback trail ride, no fords guaranteed. 11th April?.

That there be the one. Gosh Fluffy what a dilema - what colour bike to take. What colour do you ride on Sundays?

[Fluffy Cat]

Your right and colour is just like, so like important in these, like modern times like.
I will if not working like......
Like use the easiest to crash and pick up bike......like.

[NordieBoy]

202004

Could I get a big version of this one please?

(He asks nicely before the youtube clip of the river incidents finishes uploading for all to see)

[NordieBoy]

Here we go :D
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[Padmei]

We loved it. Especially the bit where Fluffycat dropped his bike twice! :banana:
:spanking:

The Padmei whanau

[Transalper]

Well I may have been mistaken - I have been once or twice before- but it definitely looked better than the last few times I've been thru. You got me doubting myself now - maybe it hasn't changed...

I don't know, I'd be more sure if I was going in the Northern direction, but if it has changed it just didn't look like a significant one to me.

[NordieBoy]

It seems to have a bit of camber but hasn't changed since the DB '09.

Jan 3 2009
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20090103%20Dusty%20Butt%202009/slides/20090103-191220-000296.jpg

March 7 2010
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20100305%20Molesworth-Kaikoura-Tennyson-Rainbow/slides/20100307-112429.jpg

Mar 27 2010
A 4WD had dropped it's right wheels into it.
People are still overcooking it.

[Woodman]

good vid Fran.

I will get in before anyone else does. Fluffycat stand up.

[Fluffy Cat]

I am now standing up......er what's next?..........Can I sit down now?.

Yes Nordie I will e-mail it if you like....PM me

[Padmei]

Woodman you have obviously not sat on Fluffy's seat. It is very comfy - why stand up when you're comfortable?

You know how Nordie was so so hesitant about riding a KLR the other week? He had the same face on when Fluffy offered him a ride on the 950 so it wasn't the brand- he definately feels guilty about cheating on the wallowing wallower.:love:

[Woodman]

Woodman you have obviously not sat on Fluffy's seat. It is very comfy - why stand up when you're comfortable?

You know how Nordie was so so hesitant about riding a KLR the other week? He had the same face on when Fluffy offered him a ride on the 950 so it wasn't the brand- he definately feels guilty about cheating on the wallowing wallower.:love:

Oh I have sat on fluffys seat and i agree it is comfy, standing up is slightly less comfy and laying in a creek is less comfy still.

what did you think of the 990?

[NordieBoy]

I liked it :(

The seat was far too low though and that stock screen :sick:
Nice riding position and the tank didn't get in your way when standing.
When riding it you quite easily forget it's a 990.
Until you wind it open...

A 950s would be the go for me.

[NordieBoy]

Yes Nordie I will e-mail it if you like....PM me

Cool. Next time you crash I'll blur your face so no-one will know it's you in the photo.

[Padmei]

Oh I have sat on fluffys seat and i agree it is comfy, standing up is slightly less comfy and laying in a creek is less comfy still.

what did you think of the 990?

Only rode it for a few minutes but couldn't get comfortable or confident with the throttle jerking snatchy thing . Too much ponies for this boy. I'm used to the soft 20-something horsepower takeoff from Gonzo:mellow:

i have to confess that after my abysmal river crossings the other weekend I rode all the bridges instead of the fords. I only went down to that particular ford cos I thought I was going to meet a 4wd on the bridge.
I thought I was a gonna as it looked a bit deep so closed my eyes & powered thru it. Got thru some how but was worried Fluffys tyres might be worse than mine on the slipperyness.

He approached valiantly & I'm not sure whether he saw the spectators lining up along the road as he plunged in nor heard their ohhs & ahhs when he dropped it.

I was :shit: when he rode back for another go at it. I put it down to oxygen deprivation from when he was under. The spectators by that stage had roused their uncles & aunties off the camp stretchers to watch this crazy motorcycle man. He didn't disappoint them:Punk:

The mighty KTM was spitting water at me as I followed it for the next few k's after that.

I like riding with you fluffybum

[cooneyr]

I liked it :(

The seat was far too low though and that stock screen :sick:
Nice riding position and the tank didn't get in your way when standing.
When riding it you quite easily forget it's a 990.
Until you wind it open...

A 950s would be the go for me.

Great minds think alike aye. Also no FI snatchness either. Stock screen is a little bit noisy but not to bad for my height. Biggest issue is lack of air flow for cooling when the going gets hot. Bloody brilliant in crap weather.

[Woodman]

I thought I was a gonna as it looked a bit deep so closed my eyes & powered thru it. Got thru some how

Damn, now you know the secret technique.

[NordieBoy]

I just looked through my "trips" photos and since the Dusty Butt 2007 I've been through the Maungatapu about 49 times.
That's only the times I've taken photos...
I'd been going through for a year before that and also maybe 10 or so times since without photos...

[Fluffy Cat]

This guy is my role model..202257202258

[NordieBoy]

This guy is my role model..

He's just a beginner.

You don't see him stuck under it do you?

[NordieBoy]

Yes Nordie I will e-mail it if you like....PM me

Got them thanks.
I look much more stylish on the big screen :D

[NordieBoy]

It was a new knobblie at the start of the ride...
202277

[Padmei]

Do you know you look quite stylish on the big screen Nordie?

[Howie]

Ok, at this stage the council has been quite reasonable, and does not appear to be wanting to lock us out. I have been dealing with one person who is managing this issue.

I'm not sure if it is a good idea for all and sundry to email the council chap. Might just piss him off having to deal with the emails and he's already agreed to meet. Do send them to me, via PM if necessary, and I'll present them in bulk at our meeting. Organisations usually like to deal with other organisations, not a big rabble. After I meet with the fellah, I will know more; those expressing interest will be invited assuming the Council is happy to do so. As I said before, I am happy to spearhead this, if we have to form some kind of collective... that's a bridge to cross (or river to ford :D) for later.

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Cheers for this, I'll forward you something via pm in the next day or so if it's not to late. I've just got back from a few days in the western isle.

Paul

[Padmei]

WW doyou want to start a newthread about theMaunga to catch theattention of thosewhomaynot read the Nelosn thread?

[Padmei]

Note to self - it might pay if WW reads the Nelson thread.

[NordieBoy]

Classic MX at Hinetai on Monday and trailride at Hinetai next weekend...

The trailride is quad and trailbike friendly.

[umopom]

Ah that corner - Doug (son of umopom) buried his DR125 up to the handlebars in the swamp on the outside of the corner - came out like a block of mud and had to be thrown into the river to clean up - been very wary since,
Cheers
JC


It seems to have a bit of camber but hasn't changed since the DB '09.

Jan 3 2009
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20090103%20Dusty%20Butt%202009/slides/20090103-191220-000296.jpg

March 7 2010
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20100305%20Molesworth-Kaikoura-Tennyson-Rainbow/slides/20100307-112429.jpg

Mar 27 2010
A 4WD had dropped it's right wheels into it.
People are still overcooking it.

[cooneyr]

Ah that corner - Doug (son of umopom) buried his DR125 up to the handlebars in the swamp on the outside of the corner - came out like a block of mud and had to be thrown into the river to clean up - been very wary since,
Cheers
JC

This just makes me bloody angry. The land owners have know about this corner for years. It has caught many people out, killed one that I know of, and almost killed me. Still they wont do anything, get Transpower to do anything (they own the road apparently) or allow me to do anything (I've offered). Maybe I should try talking to Transpower - now that's an idea.

Have a read of this thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/89685-THE-corner-in-the-Rainbow?highlight=corner+rainbow) Umopom. Took a lot of tonge biting on my behalf at the time but funny when I look back at it now.

[umopom]

Hi Cooneyr
Ouch - didn't realise that it was that infamous, luckily Doug wasn't injured just very muddy and he learned a lesson - we have all been there!!! I agree that something is better than nothing, the sign doesn't have to be flash just something to made you think.
Cheers
JC


This just makes me bloody angry. The land owners have know about this corner for years. It has caught many people out, killed one that I know of, and almost killed me. Still they wont do anything, get Transpower to do anything (they own the road apparently) or allow me to do anything (I've offered). Maybe I should try talking to Transpower - now that's an idea.

Have a read of this thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/89685-THE-corner-in-the-Rainbow?highlight=corner+rainbow) Umopom. Took a lot of tonge biting on my behalf at the time but funny when I look back at it now.

[Padmei]

Hi Cooneyr
Ouch - didn't realise that it was that infamous, luckily Doug wasn't injured just very muddy and he learned a lesson - we have all been there!!! I agree that something is better than nothing, the sign doesn't have to be flash just something to made you think.
Cheers
JC

Good luck with that umo. I suggested the same thing in the big thread & wow it was like the world was gonna explode if a sign went up.
If I was driving thru the rainbow I'd take a small sign to put before the corner . Piece of ply painted white with just an arrow going around a sharp corner.
Bit of a pain in the arse to carry on the bike tho.

[Padmei]

Classic MX at Hinetai on Monday and trailride at Hinetai next weekend...

The trailride is quad and trailbike friendly.

Got 2 new very cheap knobblies for the laidback. Nice shiny looking things. Hope I don't wear them out on the road getting there.

I will be doing a lil blast thru the forest again tomm avo after the Mapua Easter fair if anyone wants a bit of fun... Will stay away from river crossings.

[Woodman]

Got 2 new very cheap knobblies for the laidback. Nice shiny looking things. Hope I don't wear them out on the road getting there.

I will be doing a lil blast thru the forest again tomm avo after the Mapua Easter fair if anyone wants a bit of fun... Will stay away from river crossings.

What time? and remember daylight savings starts tomorrow.

[Padmei]

What time? and remember daylight savings starts tomorrow.

Prob about 130ish again? Can't put a definate time up cos I might be sick from the candyfloss & whirling dervishs.
Will post when I get home but shall we say 130 for now?

[Fluffy Cat]

13:30 where??.
If I get called out tonight might not be up for it.

[Woodman]

Prob about 130ish again? Can't put a definate time up cos I might be sick from the candyfloss & whirling dervishs.
Will post when I get home but shall we say 130 for now?

Will keep an eye out , text if you want. Where you thinkin of going?

[Padmei]

Meet at sharlands 1st carpark 130pm. Just gonna cruise usual route thru forest. Unless you guys want to check out round Mt duffa?

[Woodman]

Meet at sharlands 1st carpark 130pm. Just gonna cruise usual route thru forest. Unless you guys want to check out round Mt duffa?

I will see you there.
MT Duffa?

[Fluffy Cat]

Will be there 13:30hrs...

[Padmei]

gonna be 10 mins late. gotta oil my filter.
c u there.

[NordieBoy]

Well I can go down hills that I can't get back up...

[Fluffy Cat]

Just follow us .......we KNOW WHERE WE ARE GOING............................................. ..Yeah Right!!!!!.


But really it was a blast, thanks.

[NordieBoy]

Just follow us .......we KNOW WHERE WE ARE GOING............................................. ..Yeah Right!!!!!.
We never said we knew where we were going :D



But really it was a blast, thanks.
Says the guy riding the appropriate bike :D

[Padmei]

I'm rooted again.

Fluffy bum, Nordie & Woodman were waiting patiently as my newly cleaned & oiled air fiter with bike attached roared into Sharlands carpark at Hira Forest. They talked tyres beside the dazzling orange Sunday bike of Fluffy's while I talked KDX220's with another couple of guys.

"Shall we start off up Hurricane Hill" says Nordie. I look sideways at him wondering if he's serious.
He is & the reason he was so keen is he was riding a liteweight TT350 whilst the wallowing wallower was getting it's valves bounced all the way down the Molesworth under the careful throttle hand of "Twist it till parts falls off" Bro Shane.

Hmmm... Fluffy with a bike with actual power, suspension & tyres with lumps of rubber on them, a madman on a red KLR, a usually controlled & civilised Nordie with a borrowed bike & myself on a sad looking Gonzo .... Could be the recipe for mayhem.

With full throttle & careful lines keeping the front wheel away from the loose clay marbles we summited Hurricane Hill & without a backwards look roared along the twisty dry gravel roads, as a tornado of dust & roost rose in our wake

Conditions were spot on, temperatures cool to warm, traction was plentiful when required & adrenalin flowed as bike upon bike crested raw clay banks & plummeted steep descents thru little used tracks & rutted dozer tracks.

Before long we had arrived at the base of a long steep loose climb I've yet to conquer. The others looked & took off up it seemingly effortlessly. I followed determined it was MY time. Things were looking good -3/4 up almost at the crux then damn... the front wheel became too lite & wandered across to no mans land. But wait - the track forks... if I could hang on I could at least stay on a track.
Ah yes. Now I'm on a dead end track trying to turn around to meet up with the others, paddling over drainage ditches & dodging dead branches on the ground. Next time my tyres will match my determination.

Eventually I met back up with them & Nordie leads us on a few tricky little tracks to a skidder site. At the edge of the skidder site is a neat little rock wall that after a few hesitant looksies we attack. Although not quite Erzburg there was a distinct feeling of satisfaction hopping up it & coming back down.

Back on the track we ride a few side roads until we come to the top of a ridge with 2 options of going down. Where we stopped there were telltale signs of bikes turning around. Nordie noses ahead. I get off & walk to the edge of the steepness cast my wary vastly experienced eyes over the large loose rocks, turn around walk back to my bike, thumb the starter & roll slowly down the alternative descent as I hear Nordie carry on rolling down his path.
Nothing good will come of this. I've been adv riding for a year & a half now - I know a lot.

As I arrive at the expected location below the others I hear a shout & laugh. There 20 metres above me at the edge of a rock bluff surrounded by pines I spy Nordie thru the foliage.
"They're coming down too".
Ah yes. Deadended down a ridiculously steep hill were my 3 riding companions.
After much discussion, the thumpers fired into life & back up they went....
Well actually Fluffy got up.
Nordie got partially up & Woodman managed to get halfway up, piroette & end up off the track facing back down the hill.
As I raced back up to help out Fluffy advised me to just stay out of the way as rocks were flying everywhere as were bikes.
Woodman came blasting up like the proverbial Bat out of Hell & with a whoop got off his bike & collapsed in a pile of sweat & dribble.
Nordie started up, but sadly the TT350 ran out of puff a few times. Kick starts are a curse in these situations. With loud shouts of encouragement he coaxed it far enough up we were able to push the rest.
The boys were beat.(Cue pics of hardcore adv riders lying on the ground resting.)

Down a few more narrow tracks & Nordie leads us thru the undergrowth where a track apparently existed for a race he participated in in 1976. With a lot of help from the crew I managed to manhandle 200kgs of Kawasaki machinery out of the head-high weeds onto the road.
Phew well that was enough for this boy by this time the bood sugar levels were in need of an easter egg fix.

We coudn't finish this ride without descending the way we came up-down Hurricane Hill.
Smoothly... line up the front wheel... not too much back brake... ahhh life is good...

Many thanks to my fellow riders. All up it was ony about 40kms of riding but a very enjoyable afternoon.
Apologies for taking up so much bandwidth

[Fluffy Cat]

You are quite right. But you gave the impression that you knew where you were going..........

[Fluffy Cat]

KDX 220 way to go.......:yes:

[NordieBoy]

I'm rooted again.

I'll reply to the rest of this when all my fingers can fing again...

[Woodman]

Fantastic write up there padmei. Giggling as I type.

really enjoy those wee rides up there, bugger all miles but a brilliant way to kill an afternoon.

Two things I learned today. (which is a record btw)

1..... Fingerless gloves may be cool on a Harley Ferguson, but are not real good on gorsey trails.

2.....Nordies, "Its ok come down here " signal, is indistinguishable from his "Don't go any further because your life is at serious riisk" signal.

Somewhat rooted too

[NordieBoy]

We coudn't finish this ride without descending the way we came up-down Hurricane Hill.
Smoothly... line up the front wheel... not too much back brake... ahhh life is good...

Tui !

[Padmei]

Two things I learned today. (which is a record btw)

1..... Fingerless gloves may be cool on a Harley Ferguson, but are not real good on gorsey trails.

2.....Nordies, "Its ok come down here " signal, is indistinguishable from his "Don't go any further because your life is at serious riisk" signal.

Somewhat rooted too

hehehe.
Here's me thinking you were going to the Billy Idol hip replacement benefit concert with those gloves.

We are going to have to sort out some proper signs or take a set of walkie talkies.

It's funny, taking to the other dudes in the carpark yesterday about other bikes the point they brought up was how fast this bike is or that bike is. After riding yesterday trying to keep up I KNOW that if I had a bike that was faster offroad I'd end up in a pile of broken bones.
Lighter yes, faster mmmm pass...

[JATZ]

Lighter yes, faster mmmm pass...

CT125 ! :headbang:

[Fluffy Cat]

DT 50 m (1979), sweet little bike.

[NordieBoy]

We coudn't finish this ride without descending the way we came up-down Hurricane Hill.
Smoothly... line up the front wheel... not too much back brake... ahhh life is good...

You work in advertising don't you?

[Woodman]

hehehe.
Here's me thinking you were going to the Billy Idol hip replacement benefit concert with those gloves.

We are going to have to sort out some proper signs or take a set of walkie talkies.

It's funny, taking to the other dudes in the carpark yesterday about other bikes the point they brought up was how fast this bike is or that bike is. After riding yesterday trying to keep up I KNOW that if I had a bike that was faster offroad I'd end up in a pile of broken bones.
Lighter yes, faster mmmm pass...

I think that a bi product of riding something kdx220ish would be that you would go quicker. You probly would not get as rooted so would be more likely to wheelie over shit instead of braking and riding over slow. Cornering would be quicker too cos there isn't as much weight trying to steer you straight into the gorse etc etc. The big bumps will feel a lot smaller.

[zeRax]

after waiau school trail ride, kdx's are farking magic ;P and yes woodman, there is such a sense of giving it gas and she'll be right, ive never had the front wheel off the ground so much on rough terrain, up hill over ruts into ruts out the side of ruts up crests and finally nearly had my friends face imprinted on my front wheel too hehe, luckily it was only close!, with that i also jumped into a big erosion ditch too, suprisingly no damage :>


i think all u nelsonians should get little dirt bikes, and padmei find some more beans to cough up on a decent bike and u will be sooooooo happy with it :)

got my virtually brand new kdx200 for a farking good price :P keep looking!

[Woodman]

Yes we seem to regularly pushing the boundaries of "Adventure" riding.

Mind you after yesterdays hopping up banks and bush wacking and crazy hill climbing and crashing etc I was riding home along the motorway and thought that I could just as easily gas up and ride the south island right then and there. Thats what its all about.

[Padmei]

Sorry for kinda merging the 2 threads...

but I've never really been one for going fast or the inclination to beat the guy in front (missing the X factor you coud say). I would be more incined to do enduro type stuff (well the enduro type stuff I remember from the days when Collie dog had long flowing hair) than flat out mx type riding.
Over the years from the look of it, enduro has changed like many other sports & the impossible then is common place now. However I digress...again...

I guess cruising along the Rainbow & over Porika & stuff is great on the big bike- when I feel like doing that, however I like the idea of having a bike that I can bush bash without doing my back in picking it up all the time. I wouldn't call what we were doing in the weekend adv riding more trail riding with big bikes, which is fun- while the bikes are upright.
Dunno what my point here is really but here's some things to discuss...

What has happened to enduro type riding in the Sth Island? Have the crustys & Josh coppins etc made MX that attractive enduro has lost out to it's flashy cousin?
Huge followings of Red Bull Romaiacs erzburg etc overseas - why not here?
If I did get a pure trail bike are there many places left to ride? Gates seem to be going up everywhere. Hira is great but after 20 times it could get boring (hasn't yet tho...)
Would I end up riding the big bike if I had a small fun bike that gave me the adrenalin rush everytime I took it out rather than riding for hours along mundane roads till I got somewhere interesting?

Will I ever get my end of year accounts tidied up instead of posting long meaningless rambings on the internet in a sad attempt to stay out of the office?

[Woodman]

I think enduros now have a mx style stage which has made them even more specialised and spectator friendly. Same with Rugger, they have changed the rules that much to make it more of a spectacle for spectators that the game is all fcuked. (no rucking ffs)

What happened to the good old hare scrambles, and enduro class mx.??

Apologies for off topic

[NordieBoy]

"Shall we start off up Hurricane Hill" says Nordie. I look sideways at him wondering if he's serious.
He is & the reason he was so keen is he was riding a liteweight TT350 whilst the wallowing wallower was getting it's valves bounced all the way down the Molesworth under the careful throttle hand of "Twist it till parts falls off" Bro Shane.

Nothing fell off...

A blinker bulb broke due to vibration.
"It sits nicely on 120 on the gravel and will get to 140"...
1L of oil had to be added...
I've had to remove the bashplate so I can panelbeat it back into shape as it's a bit bent and touches the exhaust header...
The right footpeg mount has copped a big rock. Enough to bend the mounting washer 90 degrees...

They went through the Rainbow and got rained on down Jacks and into Hanmer.
The got rained on until about halfway through the Molesworth.
Couldn't do Altimarloch as it was covered in cloud.
They headed up Northbank Road and crossed the Wairau opposite the Branch buildingy thingy. The water wasn't more than wheel deep.
Then back to St Arnaud.

[JATZ]

They headed up Northbank Road and crossed the Wairau opposite the Branch buildingy thingy. The water wasn't more than wheel deep.
Then back to St Arnaud.

Soooo it can be got across then, if you know what your doin and have someone elses bike :yes:

[Padmei]

Do you realise there have been over 48000 views of this thread? And they're not all by me?
We're more famous than the Beatles

[Fluffy Cat]

The Beatles made money...could we run an advertising slot???

[JATZ]

Not quite a "Nelson rideout" but I went here.....http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=3418
I'd rather spend a couple of days on the bike than a couple of hours, hell it takes me a couple of hours to get ready, and I guess I don't have the same comitments as the rest of the NADS so I/we can get away and see something new

[dino3310]

Do you realise there have been over 48000 views of this thread? And they're not all by me?
We're more famous than the Beatles

nordie boys newby post is close behind with 47000.

dont know about the beatles but at least your world famous in NZ

[veny]

I've been reading.., you lucky lucky bastards :)
Oh, the days of being able to ride, anytime, so often.

I keep reading about "adventure" riding and there's a niggle. Isn't there a demarcation point between trail riding and adventure riding? Adventure riding I would've thought would be totally self sufficient..., tent on the back and disappearing for several days. Anything else on dirt must surely be moto-x or trail riding. In which case, KLR ain't it ;)

Where did "adventure" riding come from?
Are we being Americanized?

[JATZ]

I've been reading.., you lucky lucky bastards :)
Oh, the days of being able to ride, anytime, so often.

I keep reading about "adventure" riding and there's a niggle. Isn't there a demarcation point between trail riding and adventure riding? Adventure riding I would've thought would be totally self sufficient..., tent on the back and disappearing for several days. Anything else on dirt must surely be moto-x or trail riding. In which case, KLR ain't it ;)

Where did "adventure" riding come from?
Are we being Americanized?

I guess that was the point of my last post Veny. The link I gave is to what "I" consider ADV riding. Tent on the back, tucker in the saddle bags and going somewhere I've never been before, even if 90% was on the seal, it was still an adventure. It must've been an adventure, I had a peak on my helmet :D.
Also.... the thought of constantly picking up the Big makes my hair stand on end.
I think this could really open a can of worms :lol:

[NordieBoy]

I think an adventure bike is a bike that can do it all.
Maybe not well, but it can do it.

We've had CT110's up Patriarch in the snow alongside Africa Twins.
1150gs's alongside SMX50 motards on the 7 Summits ride.
CT125's alongside KLR's and DR's on laidback trail rides.
690e's playing with KDX200's on an MX track.
CRF230's dicing with WeeStroms on the Invasion.

It's all an adventure.

Just different sorts of adventure.


I think an adventure is what you have when you're not on the perfect bike for the terrain.

Road bike in the gravel, VeeStrom up Big River, Africa Twin on a laidback, MX bike on the seal, KLR almost anywhere.

As long as you've got a peak on your helmet and carry a camera.
Wonder what's up here or over there?

Remember...
If there's no photos, it never happened...

Worms? What worms?


Next season we're going drag racing.
It's not optional.

[JATZ]

Next season we're going drag racing.
It's not optional.

:headbang:
can I pleeeeease bring the CT :yes:
must be a prize for the slowest, smokeyest, noisiest, innapropriate bike :D

[Padmei]

I'm speeechless really

no really...

[NordieBoy]

:headbang:
can I pleeeeease bring the CT :yes:
must be a prize for the slowest, smokeyest, noisiest, innapropriate bike :D

Slowest?
Have you ever been to the drags?
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/drag/Motueka%2020060211/slides/20060211-112120.jpg

Smokeyest?
Have you ever been to the drags?
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/drag/Motueka%2020080322/slides/20080322-124809_0063.jpg

Noisiest?
Have you ever been to the drags?
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/drag/Motueka%2020060114/slides/20060114-160407.jpg

Innapropriate?
Have you ever been to the drags?
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/drag/Motueka%2020040103/slides/img_3321.jpg

:headbang:

[Woodman]

I've been reading.., you lucky lucky bastards :)
Oh, the days of being able to ride, anytime, so often.

I keep reading about "adventure" riding and there's a niggle. Isn't there a demarcation point between trail riding and adventure riding? Adventure riding I would've thought would be totally self sufficient..., tent on the back and disappearing for several days. Anything else on dirt must surely be moto-x or trail riding. In which case, KLR ain't it ;)

Where did "adventure" riding come from?
Are we being Americanized?

Its what you make of it really. "Adventure" is a weird name, I prefer "dual purpose" . If you wanna give it a name how about Brian, thats a nice name.

I don't think you will find anyone on here that would exclude anyone on anything coming along for a ride cos its all good for a laugh, and don't let the fact you ride a klr get in the way of any mx/enduro fantasies.

[Padmei]

Is there anyone else going to the laid back on Sunday?

The shiny new non DOT knobblies I put on are very scary - DOn't know if they'd wear down on the ride out there before they wobble me off.

[marks]

Its what you make of it really. "Adventure" is a weird name, I prefer "dual purpose" .

Some people might find that name confusing....

http://sps.k12.mo.us/disney/msimmon/images/a_2-dolphins-766809.jpg

[NordieBoy]

I should be there.

Just cruise over via Dove Hill/Sunday Creek.

[Fluffy Cat]

Think I might be up for it...how laid back are we talking. Ground level would be good for me less distance to fall.....

[Transalper]

Pity it isn't on a Saturday.

[Willdat?]

Introduce an adventure bikes class at the drags, including non DOT knobblies so Padmei doesn't have to change back before next year!

[Padmei]

Introduce an adventure bikes class at the drags, including non DOT knobblies so Padmei doesn't have to change back before next year!

They may all be asleep by the time I get across the line...:thud:

[NordieBoy]

http://www.birchy.co.nz/index.php/news-mainmenu-32/1-latest/75-chris-and-mons-excellent-adventure

If someone called Chris can do a trail ride 2-up on a DR650 then we should be able to do it solo.
I mean, how hard could it be?

[Padmei]

http://www.birchy.co.nz/index.php/news-mainmenu-32/1-latest/75-chris-and-mons-excellent-adventure

If someone called Chris can do a trail ride 2-up on a DR650 then we should be able to do it solo.
I mean, how hard could it be?

Pah I've ridden with him - he's not that good...

[Woodman]

Is there anyone else going to the laid back on Sunday?

The shiny new non DOT knobblies I put on are very scary - DOn't know if they'd wear down on the ride out there before they wobble me off.

Probly not at this stage, but I heard today about an 8k gravel time trial thingy coming up soon. Sounds interesting.

[Padmei]

I'm heading over to Tapawera tomm morning about 830. Anyone else coming over or meeting there?

[Fluffy Cat]

I will be using the trailer, will meet you there.

[NordieBoy]

I'm heading over to Tapawera tomm morning about 830. Anyone else coming over or meeting there?

Come past my place and I'll join you.

[Padmei]

roger that

[warewolf]

I keep reading about "adventure" riding and there's a niggle. Isn't there a demarcation point between trail riding and adventure riding? Adventure riding I would've thought would be totally self sufficient..., tent on the back and disappearing for several days. Anything else on dirt must surely be moto-x or trail riding. In which case, KLR ain't it ;)

Where did "adventure" riding come from?
Are we being Americanized?Adventure is where you find it. I'm more inclined to put the boundary at the licence plate. No rego, it's a trail (off-road only) bike/ride. Tents etc are not required for adventure, not one bit. Lots of adventure to be had buggering off with a road-legal enduro weapon, credit card & toothbrush. Ditto taking road bikes on gravel roads and worse - so the bike itself doesn't count... neither does the luggage.

Perhaps also the trailer can be a boundary - an adventure bike is one you can ride to the event.

"Adventure" I think is an American term, as Woodman said this part of the world uses dual-purpose bikes (not "dual sport" which is another Americanism). In this age of globalisation I don't think it is possible to avoid being Americanised (-ized) to some degree, especially since they are a major world power/consumer.

[Fluffy Cat]

Ferwubba...wubba. I think I might be dead and writing this from the after-life.....
What a blast and.....I am now the proud owner of some cool wind proof gloves.
Gorgie small cat critter is actually the owner of said gloves cuz he has jumped up into the car and marked them as his already. Who left em there?.
Gorgie says thanks.

[Padmei]

Ah

srry can't be fooked atm

[NordieBoy]

glubs mine.

[Fluffy Cat]

Glubs are Gorgies. His man servant will arrange long term borrowing of Georgies gloves at a date when servant resumes normal life functions.
For now good night.....sometimes it is possible to have to much of a good thing........

[NordieBoy]

A 17km loop over in Tapawera...

A good turnout.
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20100411%20Hinetai%20Laidback/slides/20100411-105908-0009.jpg

The 2 beasts and the trailer trash.
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20100411%20Hinetai%20Laidback/slides/20100411-110909-0010.jpg

Praying to the gods of not falling off.
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20100411%20Hinetai%20Laidback/slides/20100411-111551-0011.jpg

Doh!
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20100411%20Hinetai%20Laidback/slides/20100411-115720-0015.jpg

http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20100411%20Hinetai%20Laidback/slides/20100411-124015-0019.jpg

Only a couple of covered sections.
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20100411%20Hinetai%20Laidback/slides/20100411-130633-0022.jpg

The rest was open.
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20100411%20Hinetai%20Laidback/slides/20100411-144221-0026.jpg

And dusty...
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20100411%20Hinetai%20Laidback/slides/20100411-152114-0034.jpg

http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20100411%20Hinetai%20Laidback/slides/20100411-152232-0035.jpg

Still in one piece!
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20100411%20Hinetai%20Laidback/slides/20100411-154135-0040.jpg

Jatz turned up but wimped out when he saw how gnarly the track was.

Rest of the pics are at ...
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20100411%20Hinetai%20Laidback/index.html

I just can't keep my eyes opeennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[ZK-Awesome]

Righto you lot. Next tuesday, I'm going overseas to Canada for a few months. Working in a summer camp on Vancouver island. The GB is for sale at Nelson Motorcycle centre for $2000. New rear sprocket & tyre. Someone buy it!

[Padmei]

Have a good time Brook & here's hoping the air force have a spot for a keen jet fighter pilot when you get back.
Mummy's gonna miss her lil diddums

[topo]

Anyone else coming out to the XC up in St Arnurd on saturday? Nordie, you know the xr needs a run.

It'll be my first competition ride on the DRZ, would be great to have a few frendly faces around.

[NordieBoy]

Should be there, circulating on the XR getting photos and video.

Lake Station is a fast track. Long open paddock sections. Not suited to the XR or me :D

I'll try and race the last 3 rounds though.

[Padmei]

I think I scared enough riders last week with Gonzo. I'll let them recover...

BTW last weekends trail ridewas awesome. Although from the excellent pics the trail seemed tame, there were enough challenges to keep a big bike rider entertained for a few hours.

Gonzo was shod with some very cheap tyres (Torpedo7 innova supercross front $40 & Cycletreads "Viper" $60). They handled the terrain fantastically well. The off camber slices where either tyre would usually slide out didn't present any problems. The bike would stand vertically very easily.
The only issues were as the day wore on & some tight corners became chewed up the front wheel ploughed through a couple of times.

After a few laps I realised I could just tractor up & not give it snot like I'm used to with the more roady tyres. I did give a few lil 2strokes a good run for their money up some of the long hill climbs, although the rear shock (or my skills) did their best to buck my arse off.

I also learnt a little lesson re moving aside to let the faster guys thru. The appreciative response from the passing rider is to roost the friendly chap riding across the rocks cleared to the side of the trail. After a few times I started playing a little game - It was called "No I'm not going to get out of the way so try & get past my big fat arse & I don't care about my bike as much as you care about yours" They still roosted me after passing - I just got to delay them a bit.

A good fun ride with fluffybum & Nordie as well as catching up some other workmates. I will be taking the tyres straight off till the next trail ride & putting the bald ones back on.

[zeRax]

Anyone else coming out to the XC up in St Arnurd on saturday? Nordie, you know the xr needs a run.

It'll be my first competition ride on the DRZ, would be great to have a few frendly faces around.

Sweet dude! gimmie more details, ill bring missus out on teh 650


i should bring the kdx200 and show everyone how to do it, but ive never raced before, be good to check it out and plan my pro career from there, hah ! :D

[topo]

Common zerax, other than doning the 6hr last year on the 640e this will be my first propper event on a bike thats almost suitable. Im sure the good guys can handle another mobile chicane other than me and nordie, if your gonna start a racing career it may as well be at a national round XC:stupid:

more info on the nmcc website.

Padmei, the reason the guys were roosting you was probably due to the size of the rocks that you were throwing at them with the rear knoblie you've got on! Its amazing how the 640 could dig fist size rocks out of the ground and throw them around, i'm sure even a limp wristed KLR with a sharp tire could throw some goodies:yes:

[zeRax]

fark, i really want to >_< too soon thou, not ready huk!

will catch ya tomorrow and you can tell me the intricate details i need to know and ill enter the next one!

u doing 3 or 6 hr ? champ or non champ? no idea :>

[zeRax]

couldnt find a time aprox of when this all kicks off :P anyone help me out ^^ top0 whats ya numberrr

[NordieBoy]

9:30 start for the Junior 1.5hr race.
12:00 start for the senior 3hr race.

Classes:
1. Over 221cc 2 stroke
2. Over 301cc 4 Stroke
3. Under 220cc 2 stroke
4. Under 300cc 4 stroke (inc. XR400, DRZ400 & KLX400)
5. Vets 40+
6. Pre '98 bikes (Flow-on models accepted.)
7. Ladies
8. Junior (Up to 21” wheel)
9. Junior (Up to 19” wheel)
10.Teams (juniors and seniors) All Classes, 3 riders per team

[topo]

fark, i really want to >_< too soon thou, not ready huk!

will catch ya tomorrow and you can tell me the intricate details i need to know and ill enter the next one!

u doing 3 or 6 hr ? champ or non champ? no idea :>

3hr, i'm just entering as part of the NMCC XC series, Probably should have waited till the non-national rounds as only the 3 best results of the 4 rounds count but told javahead i'd be there.

Plus this is my first real step in the long process in getting ready for the 2011 Aust safari, I really have to learn to ride before i spend money i don't have racing in aus.

[NordieBoy]

Didn't get up to the race. I built 3 raised veggie beds instead :Punk:

Did get up Sharlands though.
Went to the northern and southernmost corners.

So far I really like these Shinko E705's :yes:

Gravel, hardpack, shale, rocks, loose dirt, they seem to be able to do it all.
Got up and down all the usual places and even got down (slowly) the shaley hill Padmei hasn't got up yet.


Cross posted to the tyre thread...

[Padmei]

ouch


ftcr

[NordieBoy]

ouch

By slowly, I mean you could have gone home for afternoon tea and come back and I'd be just getting to the bottom.

So pretty much my race pace really.

[zeRax]

hey topo ! besure to let us know how you guys got on, im there for the next 3 forsure!

seems like the Sight lap led to an immediate start? into it!

[NordieBoy]

hey topo ! besure to let us know how you guys got on, im there for the next 3 forsure!

seems like the Sight lap led to an immediate start? into it!

Wasn't meant to be a sight lap for the seniors.

[warewolf]

Normally the Nelson 3- and 6-hours don't have a sighting lap. Blenheim's 2-hour races have a sighting lap.

Also, the track arrows are only there to guide you for the first lap: after that, you are supposed to remember it all and they take no responsibility for arrows going missing for various reasons!!

C'mon topo, tell us how you got on! :D

[warewolf]

btw, Marchfest was awesome. Banjos were in full swing by a couple of the bands.Top arvo/night out :niceone:

[Willdat?]

I reckon he's probably still too buggered! :D Looked like a pretty awesome day, managed to get the Demio out there to see the last couple of laps...

[topo]

hey topo ! besure to let us know how you guys got on, im there for the next 3 forsure!

seems like the Sight lap led to an immediate start? into it!


Well...... Turns out i'm not the xc ledgend i once thought i was:gob: I ended up completely fecked by the 2.5hr mark, stoped to fuel up and straighten my back up (bars too close on the drz) and never got back up. ended up 42nd out of 45 nelson riders. I'm really happy with the way i rode but was really let down but my fitness and was really quite un-nerved having the fast guys come past clipping my bars on the way through a number of times, i saw 105-110km/h on the speedo before refocusing on where i was going and was being passed like i was on a clapped out ct110 on original tires.

Can't wait till the next round, this time i'll go right through to the 3hr mark if it kills me! Really have to remember to drink, only drank about .5l from my cammelback in the 2.5hrs of riding.

Nordie, can you ask shane if he'll do some lessons? happy to pay fuel/beer/tires (or even money if it comes down to it:shutup:)

Zerax, start training cos it'll hurt!:shifty:

[Padmei]

I think you learnt a lot from yesterday Topo.

Underestimating who you're riding against, hydration, slow release carbs, core muscle strength, bike set up...

Endurance events, no matter what sport are designed to make you hurt.

Good on ya for signing on. I hope to one day participate in some of these events.

[Woodman]

yep ...fitness.

Just imagine if you could ride for the whole 3 hours like you did in the first 15 minutes.
I remember back in the day that racing was way easier and bettere and less crashy when my fitness was good for the footy season. Still wasn't much good but definitely better than unfit.
You have a benchmark now.

[NordieBoy]

The only people I've beaten in a cross country are those who pulled out.

But I did beat them :D

I've finished every one I've entered so far.

[NordieBoy]

I hope to one day participate in some of these events.

Need to get the XR up into Sharlands for you to have a play on :D

[Padmei]

yep ...fitness.

Just imagine if you could ride for the whole 3 hours like you did in the first 15 minutes.
I remember back in the day that racing was way easier and bettere and less crashy when my fitness was good for the footy season. Still wasn't much good but definitely better than unfit.
You have a benchmark now.

That old footy fitness pays out when it comes to manhandling bikes. You don't seem to mind lifting up a KLR over your head during a session.

[Padmei]

Need to get the XR up into Sharlands for you to have a play on :D

Was that the one with or without the engine?

[NordieBoy]

Was that the one with or without the engine?

Either. The one without the engine is slower uphill but faster down. No brakes either.

[topo]

Well, I can't blame my complete lack of fitness and riding ability on the bike but i've hopefully worked out some of the handling issues i was having. Measured the rider sag this avo which was 145mm!!!!!! no wonder it felt like it was dragging it's arse like a dog with worms. i've now got it set at 90mm which should help things somewhat, hopefully it helps the front which had a rider sag of just 57mm.
Maybe by haising the rear it'll weight the front a bit more?

Fortunately i'm one of the lucky ones who is in the drz's target weight range and shoudn't need to change springs.

Already looking forward to the next xc!

[MyGSXF]

I reckon it's bout time we had another KB crew gathering!! :2thumbsup

I know... :shifty: how bout my place.. in 3 weeks time.. then I can rope you all in to help me clean the GSXF up.. :devil2:ready for the grand sale!! :bye: whadda ya reckon bout Sat 15th???? :wait: hey.. &.. I got NO kidletts that weekend..!! :wari:

Maybe an avo ride, then bbq tea?? btw.. can I beg/borrow/steal an adv bike... oh puuuurdy pleeeeease... :innocent::innocent: I' promise to clean it!! :D

[MyGSXF]

PS: see you all this Saturday 10.30 at Richmond School car park area, on Church Street.. for 3rd annual Summit Rescue Helicopter Ride & Auction/bbq at The Verdict, in Bridge St.

$10.00 per person donation. all proceeds from the ride donations, the bbq & auction goodies go directly to the Nelson Helicopter Service! :Punk:

We had 300+ bikes last year, many with pillions,, lets see if we can beat that!! :scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter::scooter::scoo ter:

[Willdat?]

I reckon it's bout time we had another KB crew gathering!! :2thumbsup

I know... :shifty: how bout my place.. in 3 weeks time.. then I can rope you all in to help me clean the GSXF up.. :devil2:ready for the grand sale!! :bye: whadda ya reckon bout Sat 15th???? :wait: hey.. &.. I got NO kidletts that weekend..!! :wari:

Maybe an avo ride, then bbq tea?? btw.. can I beg/borrow/steal an adv bike... oh puuuurdy pleeeeease... :innocent::innocent: I' promise to clean it!! :D

Sounds great Jen, I can vouch that she does a great job of cleaning bikes! My DRZ had never looked so clean :D

[Transalper]

... btw.. can I beg/borrow/steal an adv bike... oh puuuurdy pleeeeease... :innocent::innocent: I' promise to clean it!! :D
Now what I don't get is why after all the borrowing and loving of Adv bikes why you went out and got a brand new (and very nice I might add) roady??... just to be followed up by asking for another loaner Adv one.

[NordieBoy]

Now what I don't get is why after all the borrowing and loving of Avd bikes why you went out and got a brand new (and very nice I might add) roady??... just to be followed up by asking for another loaner Adv one.

She's female.

[umopom]

Anybody fancy a ride out on Sunday (tomorrow) - not sure where to go but StArnaud - Porika - Braeburn and home is one sauggestion? Any others out there?
Cheers
JC

[NordieBoy]

I'd be up for it.

If I wasn't in Blenheim this weekend :(

[Padmei]

My bikes in pieces at the mo. Will be out of action for a few weeks.

[Willdat?]

My bikes in pieces at the mo. Will be out of action for a few weeks.

Whatcha doin' to it?

Only Colin (and Jen of course!) that I spotted with Luca riding past today on the Helirun, will get a video up sometime...

[Padmei]

repaired a few bits of plastic & then gave it a quick spray.

Saw a few bikes around town this morning too.

[Woodman]

Anybody fancy a ride out on Sunday (tomorrow) - not sure where to go but StArnaud - Porika - Braeburn and home is one sauggestion? Any others out there?
Cheers
JC

Otherwise engaged sorry, If i do get out it will be short and at short notice. Shit i just realised i haven't even started it in 3 weeks.

[warewolf]

The whanau spent the night at the caving hut on Takaka Hill last night. So I managed to at least get a tarseal ride in there & back, came home via Upper Takaka :devil2: Must say I prefer the Takaka side, the corners are more consistent and there's a bit more room to move.

Heli Run (onya Jen!) was good fun, didn't have time to stay for the auction. Must say the adventure contingent was under-represented.

[NordieBoy]

I may not have been at the Heli-run but the ride over to Blenheim was fun.

Whangamoas, Rai, Queen Charlotte, Port Underwood...
And back today via...
Port Underwood, Queen Charlotte, Maungatapu.

I really like these Shinko's.
Wet clay is the only problem for them so far...

[JATZ]

Must say the adventure contingent was under-represented.

We did try :yes:
but when the Big stoped dead for the second time about 1k out of town I thought it was wise to sneak back to work and load it on a trailer :crybaby:
MrsJatz Ten has gone into storage today, to be rebuilt and restored at a later date and the Trumpy won't go either, dunno what the problem is (prolly something simple, but it hasn't worked for a couple of months so I just covered it up and pushed it into a corner) and I'm over fuckin around with old bikes just to keep them goin.
Not a good w/end alround

end of rant :angry2:
But I got some more firewood :woohoo:

[dino3310]

you might have to borrow the Boy's bike for a blat

[JATZ]

you might have to borrow the Boy's bike for a blat

I would if the little toerag would stay off it long enough for me to get on it.
havn't seen him since friday morning :gob:

[NordieBoy]

Anyone had a look at the "Loop Track" at the Rarangi end of the Port Underwood road?

[Padmei]

What's up with the Ten Jatz? I thought the dadoutlaw rebuilt it after they who won't be named ballsed it up.

you guys aren't having nuch luck with bikes at the mo. Mind you you have done a fair bit of riding before that.

[Padmei]

Anyone had a look at the "Loop Track" at the Rarangi end of the Port Underwood road?

Mtb bike track? Doc walking track?

[JATZ]

What's up with the Ten Jatz? I thought the dadoutlaw rebuilt it after they who won't be named ballsed it up.

you guys aren't having nuch luck with bikes at the mo. Mind you you have done a fair bit of riding before that.

Did just under 6000k on this top end, nipped the piston over in Golden Bay the other w/end.Motor is going back to Phil to be pulled completely to pieces to get to the bottom of oil ejection issue, we don't expect to have it up and running again for at least another 18 mnths min. Did think about getting another later model XT and using the motor, but it doesn't make economic sense.
Soooo MrsJatz will end up with a late model DR probly and I'm leanin toward one too, but they're so bland

[NordieBoy]

Mtb bike track? Doc walking track?

The sign shows a tramper, biker and a 4wd without a big line through it.

[Padmei]

Did just under 6000k on this top end, nipped the piston over in Golden Bay the other w/end.Motor is going back to Phil to be pulled completely to pieces to get to the bottom of oil ejection issue, we don't expect to have it up and running again for at least another 18 mnths min. Did think about getting another later model XT and using the motor, but it doesn't make economic sense.
Soooo MrsJatz will end up with a late model DR probly and I'm leanin toward one too, but they're so bland

That's what farkling's for!

There are other bikes though - what about a later XT or something. I reckon you'll miss the wind protection of the Big

[Woodman]

All joking aside why not try a klr (duck, missed). There are a few the same as mine for pretty cheap on tardme. Already got a fairing and big tank etc. And they are sorta retro but not.
Right fine, get a bloody dr then.

[JATZ]

All joking aside why not try a klr (duck, missed). There are a few the same as mine for pretty cheap on tardme. Already got a fairing and big tank etc. And they are sorta retro but not.
Right fine, get a bloody dr then.

MrsJatz'll prolly get a 650, she liked topo's drz, but found it to skittery, and couldn't see herself owning one,DR350 is another possibility. We saw the KLR's on t/me and they are o.k. but.....well...... i dunno........it's all the baggage that goes with em :shutup:
As for me, I really dunno, the Big is perfect. Did you ever get on a bike that needed absolutely nothing done to the ergo's, and just felt "right". Mind you EddieB's 950 was another that felt "right". but I not sure a 950's on my shopping list

[Box'a'bits]

Mind you EddieB's 950 was another that felt "right". but I not sure a 950's on my shopping list
EddieB would probably just about sell it to you right now. The bike has apparently been set up hard for the road, and he's having issues getting it converted back & comfortable for his style of riding....

[Padmei]

just get the big fixered. I don't think I could see you on another bike ...ever.
I think mrs Jats might struggle with the top heavyness of a klr compared to the Ten.
Funnily enough the Ten is the only bike I've sat on & found it "just right" so i know what you mean.

[Padmei]

EddieB would probably just about sell it to you right now. The bike has apparently been set up hard for the road, and he's having issues getting it converted back & comfortable for his style of riding....

I thought they had all the bits to adjust them & stuff? Or the adjusters are broken?

[Box'a'bits]

I thought they had all the bits to adjust them & stuff? Or the adjusters are broken?
Yes, fully adjustable, BUT he can't get the compliance of JMJ's bike, even after the shock has been rebuilt. That means its twitchy in the gravel, & I don't think he's got the confidence in the bike to take it into the dirt. So he's still using the BMW...

[JATZ]

Yes, fully adjustable, BUT he can't get the compliance of JMJ's bike, even after the shock has been rebuilt. That means its twitchy in the gravel, & I don't think he's got the confidence in the bike to take it into the dirt. So he's still using the BMW...

Yeah but who cares about the springs, the sound from that thing still brings a grin to my face, even the neighbours liked it early on a sunday morning, but they're bike people too :yes:
Also.... the p.o. was about my height and maybe a wee bit heavier, and rode the bike like it was designed to be riden


just get the big fixered. I don't think I could see you on another bike ...ever.
I think mrs Jats might struggle with the top heavyness of a klr compared to the Ten.
Funnily enough the Ten is the only bike I've sat on & found it "just right" so i know what you mean.

Yeah Padmei but whats gunna breakdown next, it's gettin old y'know. I'd like to try an @ and an xtz and a 1150gs. I/we need bikes touring bikes that can do mild 4wd tracks and gravel which is where our riding takes us
Maybe this needs another thread all of it's own instead of filling up N.A.D.S. thread

[cooneyr]

Hey Jatz. Since you seem to like all things retro (old) what about this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-287009324.htm)?

Cheers R

[Willdat?]

What about the DR800 BIIIIIG for sale in Nelson....I've been offered it for $5200...on trademe of course.

[Eddieb]

Mind you EddieB's 950 was another that felt "right". but I not sure a 950's on my shopping list

It does have very good ergonomics.


EddieB would probably just about sell it to you right now. The bike has apparently been set up hard for the road, and he's having issues getting it converted back & comfortable for his style of riding....
Yup, it seems the rear shock has been revalved to make it much harder. It handles fantastic on the road but on loose surfaces has a tendency to skittle across the surface, not mould to and follow the contours.
I would be open to offers right now. I have too much other stuff on to be trying to figure out what to do and spend the money.


I thought they had all the bits to adjust them & stuff? Or the adjusters are broken?
They have adjustable everything, and separate high and low speed adjustment for some settings. When I got it the damping adjuster on the bottom of the rear shock was seized at a setting that was way to hard. A common enough problem on these and I spent $1100 notes getting the entire lower shock mount replaced as there's no easy fix. I can now feel the shock working.


Yes, fully adjustable, BUT he can't get the compliance of JMJ's bike, even after the shock has been rebuilt. That means its twitchy in the gravel, & I don't think he's got the confidence in the bike to take it into the dirt. So he's still using the BMW...
Right again. I get about 1/4 of the sag of JMJ's bike, if that. Even backing the preload right off to nothing only affects how harsh the ride is, I don't get any more sag. It's ok at low speed but I don't have the confidence to ride it fast in the gravel, plus it's so high I can barely touch the ground, whereas I find JMJ's bike quite comfortable. In rougher terrain I would be stuffed as I'd never be able to put my foot down firmly.


Yeah but who cares about the springs, the sound from that thing still brings a grin to my face, even the neighbours liked it early on a sunday morning, but they're bike people too :yes:
Also.... the p.o. was about my height and maybe a wee bit heavier, and rode the bike like it was designed to be riden
I'm a woos ;)

[MyGSXF]

Heya

Roadsafe have 2 excellent rider training days happening this weekend.. & a few places are still available.

Sat: under 600cc bikes. learner/restricted/new to full licence holders..

Sun: over 600 cc bikes. full licence holders, more experienced riders

9 - 4.30

A & P Showgrounds in Richmond

These courses are supported by ACC & TDC.. cost is only $50.00 for 7.5 hours of top class training/education, with 3 highly trained NZTA qualified riding instructors. Max 20 people each day. Come & experience rider training at it's best!!! :first:

Any questions or to book.. please contact me:

Jen: 027 2015064

[Padmei]

In at cycletreads & saw a nice new MT21 & rear E07.
Mmmmmmm...
Clive happily helped me put them in the van as the original purchaser couldn't come up with the money soon enough.

I could be tempted to sell them to anyone local for a not so exorbitant markup:innocent:

[NordieBoy]

In at cycletreads & saw a nice new MT21 & rear E07.
Mmmmmmm...
Clive happily helped me put them in the van as the original purchaser couldn't come up with the money soon enough.

I could be tempted to sell them to anyone local for a not so exorbitant markup:innocent:

MT21 front and E07 rear?
Sounds like an Underground standing order :D

[Padmei]

Do ya reckon I could hold them to ransom? Will take payment in mussels...

[Underground]

Keep your hands off , Im saving them for when (if) it rains .

[umopom]

Weather looks OK for tomorrow - anyone facy a trip out?
Cheers
JC

[Padmei]

Bikes still out of action a bit.

[cooneyr]

Any of you fella's gonna do the Lamb Valley Laid Back on 30 May? Do I bother trying to talk wifey into letting me bring the XR250R up to NN when we visit that weekend? If so whats the normal cost, what's the "rules" i.e. spark arrestor, boots and helmet? NMCC rules page looks like it is all about MNZ level race events. Also what is the terrain up Lamb Valley like - wet soft dirt and grass or dry hard clay and gravels?

Did a trail ride at Spotswood on Sunday and what a blast. I'm sore as but hooked! Old XR got a bloody good hiding :innocent: and stood up to the modern big boys pretty well.

Cheers R

[warewolf]

I'd like to be there. Rules are usually safe bike, helmet, boots (not gumboots). Sparkie not normally stated. Cost $30 ish, usually $10 cheaper for club members.

I've done a couple of shocking wet slippery muddy rides out there. Can be fcuking steep - on one long hill the DR-Z250 would run out of traction/power even in the dry if not tackled expertly - add rain and greasy mud... hmmm. That's also on the main A-grade loop ie not a short optional loop. So greasy mud, grassy paddocks, loose dirt where they've bulldozed fresh trails. Definitely run soft-ish terrain tyres.

Other rides out there have been ace! Luck of the draw... in the lap of the weather gods.

[topo]

I'll definately be there.

Got the 2nd XC round on the 23rd too:yes:

[NordieBoy]

If I'm not too sore and in one piece after this weekends classic mx and next weekends 3-hour cross country I should be there either with the XR or DR.

Basically long sleeves, boots and helmet.
Cost is usually about $30 odd for the day.

[Padmei]

I'll most likely be there with Gonzo.

I issue a challenge to other big bikeriders to front up & fall over with me.

Esp KTMS.

Fluffybum could bring his trailer with an assortment of bikes for us to use:scooter:

[zeRax]

sounds like something to be at !

p.s you nelson scum are soon to gain the presence of one short sexy mofo as a local resident ~

[NordieBoy]

p.s you nelson scum are soon to gain the presence of one short sexy mofo as a local resident ~

You're sending the CT110 over for us?

[zeRax]

with a free zerax~,

[cooneyr]

Sweet. Thanks guys. Gonna build a carrier that bolts to the back of the Vitara chassis so no KTM Padmei. Might flip the rear tyre or put the newish spare on. Hope to see you there! Fingers cross SWMBO is amenable.

Cheers R

[Fluffy Cat]

Whhhay.......can bring brp, you could leave gonzo in the park for a rest. Has a leaking clutch arm seal so will fix that. You can bump it in second down hill no probs any way else and you will get hot and have stronger legs. I like electric starts. They are my friend. Looking forward to crashing with you guys again.
Will bring BRP and ONP on the trailer.
Any fords on this one?.
Saw the guy from the last one in the OR, ( the one getting stretchered into the van) bad compression break. Will try hard not to do that!!!!.

[JATZ]

If i'm not mowing the lawn or having a sleep in or washing my hair I may or may not come along for this one
Provided I can find Lamb valley that is

[NordieBoy]

Provided I can find Lamb valley that is

Just follow Padmei...

[cooneyr]

Glenhope-ish I thinks. (off to the east just south of memorial)

[Woodman]

May just do this one if i can remember how to ride a motorbike.

[topo]

Does anyone know if the specials on the cycletreads website also applies to the nelson shop? gotta get some new rubber before the xc on sunday, i'm not going to risk it with the amount of rain we've had lately.

whose gonna come out for a look?
Nordie you riding the XR? whats the word from shane about the state of the track?

[warewolf]

I would love to come out for a look-see (or even better, race!) but saving my brownie points for the Lamb Valley laid back on the 30th. Speaking to Gra-gra today, he grabbed a new Kiwi MX rear from McLeans. He had fun & games at Waiau while seeing if reversing the rear tyre was as bad as I'd reported... yep, diabolical. Great traction if the bike could be pointed straight ahead, but no side grip, no braking and no downhill control.

And yet again the Marlborough chaps have managed to organise a ride on the same day as the Nelson club.

[Padmei]

I think the Ctreads website is the Auckland branch.
I enquired at Cytreads Nelson at the start of the month for 606s that were advertised in stock on the site. Clive called the importers & told me they had none but would be in later this month (ie now), however if I wanted to get some from the Auckland branch I could do it thru the website.
I enquired on the website & they confirmed they had some in stock already. So in conclusion they aren't related.

They did have a front knob over in Macleans they offered to me for pretty cheap to get rid of it $70 ish.
Ended up going with T7 knob.

Is this the Motox that's in Dovedale? Talked to a guyn today promoting a have a go MX this sunday IIRC.

[topo]

Is this the Motox that's in Dovedale? Talked to a guyn today promoting a have a go MX this sunday IIRC.

not sure about any mx but the XC is up the Tadmore on sunday.

[NordieBoy]

Does anyone know if the specials on the cycletreads website also applies to the nelson shop? gotta get some new rubber before the xc on sunday, i'm not going to risk it with the amount of rain we've had lately.

whose gonna come out for a look?
Nordie you riding the XR? whats the word from shane about the state of the track?

Kinzett Creek only got normal rain. The track should be good.

Shane was around tonight to do up the entry form for sunday and he reckons youse guys need to get out there and enter on the big bikes and treat it as a faster laidback.

My rear S12 is over 4 years old.
5 or 6 classic mx's, 3 3-hours, 1 6-hour, several 3-hours taking photos, 1 beach race, 1 flat track.

The XR is easy on the tyres :D

[Willdat?]

not sure about any mx but the XC is up the Tadmore on sunday.

Classes:
1. Over 221cc 2 stroke
2. Over 301cc 4 Stroke
3. Under 220cc 2 stroke
4. Under 300cc 4 stroke (inc. XR400, DRZ400 & KLX400)
5. Vets 40+
6. Pre '98 bikes (Flow-on models accepted. Inquire for details)
7. Ladies
8. Junior (Up to 21” wheel)
9. Junior (Up to 19” wheel)
10.Teams (juniors and seniors) All Classes, 3 riders per team


Here you go Topo - as Fran said before, you can race in the up to 300cc 4 stroke class. I'll make a trip out to watch, hopefully arrive a bit earlier this time!

[NordieBoy]

I'm racing Pre '98.

Vets is too competitive.

Be there by 11am as racing starts at 12:00.

Ohh!

Team Kiwibiker as well!
No extra entry fee for the team if individuals are separately entered.

[cooneyr]

Well i've got permission for the Lamb Valley laid back, carrier made but still to flip rear tyre. Hows the weather up there. Not too wet? ;) Bucketing down here in Chch. Found some pics from the 07 Lamb Valley ride (http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/janninepope/07LambVallyLaidBackTrailRide#). Looks like fun! See you all there.

Cheers R

[topo]

Well i've got permission for the Lamb Valley laid back, carrier made but still to flip rear tyre. Hows the weather up there. Not too wet? ;) Bucketing down here in Chch. Found some pics from the 07 Lamb Valley ride (http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/janninepope/07LambVallyLaidBackTrailRide#). Looks like fun! See you all there.

Cheers R


Can't wait, after last weekends XC i've really got the itch to ride as much as possible.

when are you coming up R? do you want a ride down to the ride with Mr C-Frog and myself on a trailer? how's your rear tire, i might be able to source another if you need it.

Bloody results from the XC still arn't up yet!!!!!

[NordieBoy]

Pics are up though...

Including one of me with both wheels in the air!

[topo]

yeah but compare the style to the "other" half of the familyhttp://lh6.ggpht.com/_JrI1vgE9aok/S_uTx5Hfu6I/AAAAAAAAYcM/qWyKd5VDV1s/s720/DSC01725.JPG

[cooneyr]

Can't wait, after last weekends XC i've really got the itch to ride as much as possible.

when are you coming up R? do you want a ride down to the ride with Mr C-Frog and myself on a trailer? how's your rear tire, i might be able to source another if you need it.

Bloody results from the XC still arn't up yet!!!!!

Up on friday WX permitting. Might be transporting WW down but if not would be worth paying some of your fuel bill. I'll be fine for a rear tyre. Couple of rides old and trashed edges so would be worth flipping while there is still sharp edges in the other direction.

Just strapped a ATC3k camera to my helmet so if I can keep up with you guys I might get a bit of footage.

Cheers R

[NordieBoy]

yeah but compare the style to the "other" half of the family[

He's so tight he tries to get as much out of the tyres as possible...

[NordieBoy]

No matter what he's riding...

[warewolf]

Sij & Wazza are heading down; have room for one more bike on their trailer. So I was thinking they can take my bike and I'll go with Ryan wif his bike on the carrier - saves taking my trailer. However if Ryan can get bike & bod with Topo, then I might be able to go with Sij. Will sort it out tomorrow!

[Woodman]

Where is lamb Valley?

[NordieBoy]

Where is lamb Valley?

Glenhope then turn left.

[Padmei]

at this stage I don't think I'll bother taking Gonzo there. With the weather lately it'll be a bit of a bog hole I suspect. May just do a gravel bash.

[zeRax]

ooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooOOOOOOOOOooooooooerrrrrrrrrr

just realised its this weekend, guess thats sat night and sunday planned :) !!!! we can just turn up right?

[NordieBoy]

we can just turn up right?

After passport control and customs, yes.

[cooneyr]

Sij & Wazza are heading down; have room for one more bike on their trailer. So I was thinking they can take my bike and I'll go with Ryan wif his bike on the carrier - saves taking my trailer. However if Ryan can get bike & bod with Topo, then I might be able to go with Sij. Will sort it out tomorrow!

Whatever works is fine by me. Would be nice if I can leave our car behind for wifey if she needs it but not a big deal.

[Woodman]

Bugger won't be there.

[JATZ]

at this stage I don't think I'll bother taking Gonzo there. With the weather lately it'll be a bit of a bog hole I suspect. May just do a gravel bash.

Gravel bash huh ...............where ?

[NordieBoy]

Gravel bash huh ...............where ?

Same here.
I don't think my body would be up to the laidback.
I really overdid it on Sunday :D

[topo]

What a big bunch of soft c@#k,pasnsies!! HTFU and put some knobs on and come play in the snow on sunday, the lot of ya.




rant over....

[Woodman]

What a big bunch of soft c@#k,pasnsies!! HTFU and put some knobs on and come play in the snow on sunday, the lot of ya.




rant over....

Yeah ... what Topo said, bloody namby pamby, bloody bloody poofy woofy girls singlets.

Of course my excuse stands up.

[NordieBoy]

What a big bunch of soft c@#k,pasnsies!! HTFU and put some knobs on and come play in the snow on sunday, the lot of ya.

I'm so hard I can't move. That's the problem.

I have never been so sore after a race.

[Fluffy Cat]

Panadol and voltaren will sort you out, take it now.......You were talking about muscle pain, right?????.:shit:

[zeRax]

boooooooooooooooooooooo, ;D how do i get there topo ;D?

[topo]

just do a google search for lamb valley, if you come through via nelson we could go in convoy.

can you fit two bikes in the van?

[Padmei]

I'm so hard I can't move. That's the problem.

I have never been so sore after a race.

I tried clicking on your "never" link but nothing showed up.

SInce I've kind of forgotten how to ride does someone else want to throw a suggestion for a destination. My rear is pretty slippery so absolutely no clay or wet grass (unless there is a nana route -or dry- yeah right!).

SHit there's a lot of snow down....mmmm time to put the heaty things on.

[NordieBoy]

I'll be on road tyres too.

[Underground]

MISSING PERSON

Most of you will be aware that teenager Leo Lipp - Neighbours , and his orange stationwagon have been missing since janurary without trace.
We had a visit from his parents yesterday (still searching) on account of there being a possible sighting of an orange car in these parts arround that time .
As adv riders we travel most of the gravel roads he was known to frequent , and by standing on the pegs and riding slowly we have a visibility advantage for spotting something out of the ordinary.
So ... next time you're out and about with no particular agender and time to kill , slow up for a while (if thats possible ) and check out a likley section of road.
I know I would be kicking myself for having the ability to search but not doing so . and I will be checking the roadsides in detail between here and Bulwer when this shit weather leaves us and next time Im heading away on the bike I will take an extra hour and look at the area between here and Elaine Bay

[warewolf]

how do i get there topo ;D?Take SH63 to Kawatiri Junction, turn right onto SH6, very roughly 5km north turn right onto Lamb Valley Road. It'll be signposted from SH6. Often the pits is in the first paddock on your left, visible from SH6.

[CrazyFrog]

News Flash fellas.....

LAMB VALLEY LAID BACK TRAIL RIDE ON SUNDAY HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE WET/ SNOW CONDITIONS.

New date to be confirmed.


So, its Sharlands again on Sunday then?

[CrazyFrog]

My rear is pretty slippery ..................

Mwahahahahhaha. What do you sparkies get up to when it rains?

[Willdat?]

I'm after a set of super knobbly/cheap tyres for my new bike, DOT is optional but not a bad idea, anyone spotted any? 21" front and small 18" rear the MT40s on it currently are not exactly inspiring...

[Padmei]

I'm after a set of super knobbly/cheap tyres for my new bike, DOT is optional but not a bad idea, anyone spotted any? 21" front and small 18" rear the MT40s on it currently are not exactly inspiring...

try this
http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/division/motocross/menu/72/title/Bike%20Parts

[Padmei]

Mwahahahahhaha. What do you sparkies get up to when it rains?

Well yesterday I was working in the Abel tasman on the DOC huts. Got pretty wet there - does that answer your question? Hey I answered a question with a question - cool.

[Willdat?]

try this
http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/division/motocross/menu/72/title/Bike%20Parts

Cheers, no 18" rears there any more :(

[Padmei]

Cheers, no 18" rears there any more :(

I will have a look tommorrow at the potato farm (long story) & see if there are any lying around.

[Willdat?]

I'm sure I've got some old trailwings I could swap ya. I do actually have a few 17" rears that are knobbly, just not 18s, cheers!

[NordieBoy]

I'm after a set of super knobbly/cheap tyres for my new bike, DOT is optional but not a bad idea, anyone spotted any? 21" front and small 18" rear the MT40s on it currently are not exactly inspiring...

Come around and have a look at the collection.
The Innova 21" from your DR is DOT.

[cooneyr]

News Flash fellas.....

LAMB VALLEY LAID BACK TRAIL RIDE ON SUNDAY HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE WET/ SNOW CONDITIONS.

New date to be confirmed.


So, its Sharlands again on Sunday then?

Stink. Carted the bike the whole way up from Chch so "gotta" use it. I'll try and ride wherever you guys wanna go but Sunday is my only option.

Cheers R

P.S. there was no snow on top of Hope Saddle (just north) and the streams were pretty normal. Guess the ground is pretty soggy though.

[topo]

Well i'm out for any riding this weekend. was giving the DRZ a few more oil changes after going swimming with it in the wairoa river on monday afternoon but after warming it up noticed white smoke/steam - popped the radiator cap to find it bubbling flat out.

I used to charge into rivers, now that i've felt their rath i'd rather get wet feet!!!!!

Anyone recomend a good engine builder?anyone except you jatz'z, i don't want whatever it is you guy's have got:blink:

[warewolf]

I'm after a set of super knobbly/cheap tyres for my new bike, DOT is optional but not a bad idea, anyone spotted any? 21" front and small 18" rear the MT40s on it currently are not exactly inspiring...


Come around and have a look at the collection.
The Innova 21" from your DR is DOT.Ditto. I've got quite a few small 18s that are not up to race use any longer, mostly non-DOT.

[warewolf]

Anyone recomend a good engine builder?Head gasket replacement isn't difficult. Helps if you have the service manual listing the procedure and torque values.

[JATZ]

Anyone recomend a good engine builder?anyone except you jatz'z, i don't want whatever it is you guy's have got:blink:

I used precision regrinds for doing the re-bore and cam/rocker re-build, did the asembly m'self and that bit's still going well.
Shouldn't you have been working on Monday avo anyway :yes:? serves ya right ya bum :Pokey: :shutup:

[dino3310]

Well i'm out for any riding this weekend. was giving the DRZ a few more oil changes after going swimming with it in the wairoa river on monday afternoon but after warming it up noticed white smoke/steam - popped the radiator cap to find it bubbling flat out.

I used to charge into rivers, now that i've felt their rath i'd rather get wet feet!!!!!

Anyone recomend a good engine builder?anyone except you jatz'z, i don't want whatever it is you guy's have got:blink:
sore this chaps add a while ago, http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/122870-DRZ400-engine-repair-rebuild-upgrade-service?p=1129740101#post1129740101

i know the bestest mechanic but he's waayyy up here

[Padmei]

I can't see the rebuild being too bad either. Give it a go - you did a good enough job fabricating stuff on the KTM. I reckon a keen bloke like yourself would do alright.

[Padmei]

Sorry guys I was researching about freight & came across this. i had to laugh & share it

A truck driver was driving along on the motorway.
A sign comes up that reads, " Low Bridge Ahead."
Before he knows it, the bridge is right ahead of him and he gets stuck under the bridge.
Cars are backed up for miles.
Finally, a police car comes up.
The officer gets out of his car and walks to the truck driver, puts his hands on his hips and says, "Got stuck, huh?"
The truck driver says, "No, I was delivering this bridge and ran out of gas."

[Woodman]

[QUOTE=topo;1129766795]Well i'm out for any riding this weekend. was giving the DRZ a few more oil changes after going swimming with it in the wairoa river on monday afternoon but after warming it up noticed white smoke/steam - popped the radiator cap to find it bubbling flat out.

I used to charge into rivers, now that i've felt their rath i'd rather get wet feet!!!!!

Anyone recomend a good engine builder?anyone except you jatz'z, i don't want whatever it is you guy's have got:blink:[/QUOTE

Give it a go yourself, motors are pretty simple really.

[Padmei]

Can anyone help out this character?
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=584005

[Woodman]

News Flash fellas.....

LAMB VALLEY LAID BACK TRAIL RIDE ON SUNDAY HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE WET/ SNOW CONDITIONS.

New date to be confirmed.


So, its Sharlands again on Sunday then?

Actually i am a goer for Sharlands or somewhere on Sunday. Gotta get out on the bike before I forget how to ride and floundering around on slippery , muddy, greasy muddiness with a bald rear tyre sounds like a farkin good way to re-edumicate myself.

i am pretty open for times so if anyone has a preference, post it up etc etc.

[cooneyr]

When in Rome..... but you fellas couldn't organise a piss up in a brewery. Guess you norfeners are a bit more laid back than me.

Straw man -> 10am at Sharlands car park?

Should have got the second nappy change done by then ;)

Cheers R

[JATZ]

Awwwww but it's Sunday........what about sleep-ins, and leisurely brekky's on the deck.
I should be there though, dragged the CT out from behind the shed and fired it up this afternoon, even got a BIG can of engine start and a couple of spare plugs :D

[Woodman]

When in Rome..... but you fellas couldn't organise a piss up in a brewery. Guess you norfeners are a bit more laid back than me.

Straw man -> 10am at Sharlands car park?

Should have got the second nappy change done by then ;)

Cheers R

10 Am at Sharlands it is then.

Straw man??

[umopom]

Might be there - how bald do your tyres have to be?????
Cheers
JC

[cooneyr]

I might have used it a bit wrong - Wiki article (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_man).

I've heard it used as a starting point/argument in a debated that is likely not to stand i.e. I didn't really expect you to go with 10am unless you wanted too.

[CrazyFrog]

I'll be a starter for 10am, and yes , it's gonna be slipperier than a bucket of eels. For those who just want to cruise the gravel (and maybe grab Padmei's tag) worn tyres will be fine, but for those wanting to take some of the fine off road excusions, you'll be needing some good tread.
I was out MTB'ing this avo, and the infamous Sharlands/Teal clay is well waterlogged and the even more infamous rock gardens are nice and greasy.

[warewolf]

10am sounds good to me.

I went for a brief shake-down run this arvo. It's fcukin' slippery up there!! Greasier than a greasy thing.

[NordieBoy]

I'll be there.
Road tyres mounted.

[Woodman]

Hopefully if the mud is real thick the still intact side knobs will work. Hopefully.

[Padmei]

Looking beaut out there this morning. Gonna go with big gloves today tho.

[Padmei]

Great ride this morning guys.

One question tho - who was the idiot who parked their 4wd under a fallen tree?

[Woodman]

Great ride this morning guys.

One question tho - who was the idiot who parked their 4wd under a fallen tree?

Yes twas good fun alright. Traction was a lot better than I thought it would be. Every time I go up there new tracks sort of appear.

Was it one of us who parked their 4wd under the tree??

[cooneyr]

Bloody good fun. Nice to ride some hills rather than flat land.