Nelson Rideouts - Where next?

[JATZ]

can some one sneak a photo up of this crazy white yammy Ive been told of that lives down your fellas way............:blink:


JMJ

Nooooooooooooo
It's just foookin wrong I tell ya.
WRONG !

:Pokey: :dodge:

[Padmei]

"On so many levels" I believe were your exact words...

[JATZ]

"On so many levels" I believe were your exact words...

:D :2thumbsup:

[Padmei]

Anyone else wondering how the resident Richmond Ladyboy is going over in Thailand? I wonder if he's banned from the internet cafes?

Geez I hope he brings home some pics:crazy:

[NordieBoy]

can some one sneak a photo up of this crazy white yammy Ive been told of that lives down your fellas way............:blink:


JMJ

There's shots of it in the last vid.

[warewolf]

I see on the XC entry form there is a class for teams, across all classes. Do we have a team? We don't have any class!! :no:

I wonder if I can enter Pre-'98 as a follow-on model?

[Padmei]

We don't have any class!! :no:


Cmon give yourself a break. you're alright in my book

[NordieBoy]

I see on the XC entry form there is a class for teams, across all classes. Do we have a team? We don't have any class!! :no:

I wonder if I can enter Pre-'98 as a follow-on model?

I'm entering pre '98 as a 20 years before the cut-off, model :D

[junkmanjoe]

Nooooooooooooo
It's just foookin wrong I tell ya.
WRONG !

:Pokey: :dodge:
i found it...
should have painted the front mud guard white as well..... color code it....:Punk:

[Underground]

It is acceptable to turn up in a car, wishing you were on a motorcycle :yes:

I dont think I can do it , gonna bring the bike now :D
I'll be keen on clocking a few k's on sat if anyone else is keen on a ride .

[NordieBoy]

When the 4wd guys went through Hira...

Shane took them around quite a bit of the x-country track.

Most of it is now nice and bulldozed :D

[Padmei]

damn I wish i was going - as a marshall that is.

Have a good ride guys. Looking forward to finding a new bike underthe house on Sunday night:love:

[NordieBoy]

damn I wish i was going - as a marshall that is.

There's going to be so many spot prizes that everyone should get one.

I'm tempted to marshall and take photos myself. I've got to get home quickly after the race and make the certificates for prizegiving as they're going to have pics of the winners on them. I see a chance for me to really stuff things up there :D

It's basically the track from last year without Linton Hill or Sheep Road.

Even Scout Road is in. You detour around the hole just to the south.

[NordieBoy]

Looking forward to finding a new bike underthe house on Sunday night:love:

There's some good archeology jokes going begging here :D

[umopom]

I dont think I can do it , gonna bring the bike now :D
I'll be keen on clocking a few k's on sat if anyone else is keen on a ride .

Hi Underground
Yes I'm keen - thought Cooneyr was doing a bit of a DB pre-run - may still as he is in NN this weekend - weather should be OKish.
Cheers
JC

[cooneyr]

Hi Underground
Yes I'm keen - thought Cooneyr was doing a bit of a DB pre-run - may still as he is in NN this weekend - weather should be OKish.
Cheers
JC

Yep I'm in NN and keen to do a bit of a pre-run. Will make a plan at the BBQ tonight. I stupidly forgot my old fork springs for Colin so not really sure how timing is going to work out for Sat morning but will definitely do something. Might just have to be a lunchtime start though that might not be too bad given the amount of ice around the place when we drove up last night.

Cheers R

[umopom]

Yep I'm in NN and keen to do a bit of a pre-run. Will make a plan at the BBQ tonight. I stupidly forgot my old fork springs for Colin so not really sure how timing is going to work out for Sat morning but will definitely do something. Might just have to be a lunchtime start though that might not be too bad given the amount of ice around the place when we drove up last night.

Cheers R

OK - name a time and place and we'll see who turns up
Cheers
JC

[cooneyr]

OK plan coming together. Meeting time and place is 10 am at Mobile Ridchmond

Roughly Spooners Range to Golden Downs, over to Hope Saddle then back to Tadmore, back over Spooners Range and home. Lots and lots of forestry tracks. Very easy to get lost so may be a fair bit of GPS checking going on. Also may be locked gates etc.

Cheers R

[umopom]

Another good day and good company - hope the bike got you back OK Cooneyr? We must get this permit thing sorted - I will do some investigation.
Cheers
JC

[NordieBoy]

Another good day and good company - hope the bike got you back OK Cooneyr? We must get this permit thing sorted - I will do some investigation.
Cheers
JC

Ask in Morleys. The president and secretary of the Nelson Motorcycle Club and the region MNZ rep all work there. They should know who to ask.

Shane will know as well.

[NordieBoy]

Well after a little jog yesterday my calf has locked up :(
No way is it up to 3 hours of standing in a race so I'm taking the DR up and doing marshalling and photos and staying warm and stopping when I want and taking a thermos of coffee.

[cooneyr]

Another good day and good company - hope the bike got you back OK Cooneyr? We must get this permit thing sorted - I will do some investigation.
Cheers
JC

Yep got home no worries. At least we didn't get a bollocking from the Forestry Guy. Keen to hear how you get on re the permits.

Cheers R

[zeRax]

Well after a little jog yesterday my calf has locked up :(
No way is it up to 3 hours of standing in a race so I'm taking the DR up and doing marshalling and photos and staying warm and stopping when I want and taking a thermos of coffee.


you're as bad as me!, any excuse hey! -_- i know i cant do KDX action right now, it would be paintown

[NordieBoy]

I think it was harder marshalling than racing.

Almost.

I was riding from 9:30am 'till around 5pm.



The pick of the day for me would have been the noise of the Akrapovic'd KTM 950SE going past at full song with the rider "yee haa!"ing away :D
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[MyGSXF]

woohooo... whadda AWESOME day yesterday!!! :wari: was sooo good to be out on the gravel again! but geez my arms are sore today... :shutup: had an absolute blast.. & no off's!!! :Punk: 1 oh shit moment tho... :innocent: the scenery was stunning, & was great to catch up with some old faces & meet some new ones!! :yes: Thanks heaps Will!!!!!!! :2thumbsup

[Underground]

Nice social sort of a day out yesterday, got to chat to quite a few interesting people along the way and covered a fair bit of ground despite a bit of down time and backtracking .
didnt get to take many pics tho

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[Underground]

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I went up to the xc today pics are ,start line , 'our' team on Hurricane hill (topo javahead warewolf) and the mighty 950 first and second attempts.

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[MyGSXF]

crikey.. that last pic looks like a bit of a predicament..... :eek:

[NordieBoy]

I went up to the xc today pics are ,start line , 'our' team on Hurricane hill (topo javahead warewolf) and the mighty 950 first and second attempts.

My nephew on the back of the quad :D

[Padmei]

Anyone gonna do a writeup about the weekend for those not lucky enough to get out riding?

Jen on a dualsporter again? Good to hear.

[Willdat?]

Thanks heaps Will!!!!!!!

Not a problem, nice of you to call it a dual sport too Padmei ;)

Well on Saturday I fitted the new stator to the DR250, it ran beaut, sounded great.

Sunday I did a relaibility run to make sure I was going to get my $ worth out of REG and WOF, made it to the MDF plant where it wouldn't start so I pushed it home. Smelling very fuelly, drained the carb last night and had another go at starting it but no joy...The saga continues!

[zeRax]

damnit ! what the hell is going on with this bike @_@

[NordieBoy]

I left the x-country at about 5:15pm and the prize giving was to start at about 6pm.

At 6:30pm they got a call that the rider that got lost in the forest had been found and was being taken out via the Ludd.

Someone got lost. With all the arrows, bunting and marks on the ground from the bikes :blink:

[warewolf]

I left the x-country at about 5:15pm and the prize giving was to start at about 6pm.

At 6:30pm they got a call that the rider that got lost in the forest had been found and was being taken out via the Ludd.

Someone got lost. With all the arrows, bunting and marks on the ground from the bikes :blink:You mean I wasn't last back in? :second: When I arrived someone asked the question, "so is that everybody?" but I didn't hear the answer.

Any reason given by the lost rider? Was he trying to find a route back on the roads to avoid a challenging section?

[Monstaman]

Sounds like you fullas had fun.

We are back in Chch now, arrived safe and sound, Arthurs Pass etc was very icy so a few tender moments on the SMR.

Bike being serviced today with 1074 on the clock, back to Wonka tonight.

Great to meet the rest of you guys and catch up.

[NordieBoy]

Any reason given by the lost rider? Was he trying to find a route back on the roads to avoid a challenging section?

No idea. They'd just found him at 6:30pm.

Shane would have been mildly annoyed :D

[warewolf]

Shane would have been mildly annoyed :DGeez yes. Bet the poor lost soul was not impressed either, in the dark etc.

[NordieBoy]

Geez yes. Bet the poor lost soul was not impressed either, in the dark etc.

It was the guy just after the 2 concrete fords on the Suzi. He went walkies to see if he could get out and the sweep crew missed him.
He was the mate of the 950 guy.

They didn't get to the 6:00 prizegiving until 7:15

[warewolf]

It was the guy just after the 2 concrete fords on the Suzi. He went walkies to see if he could get out and the sweep crew missed him.
He was the mate of the 950 guy.Uh... I stopped to talk to him and catch my breath before tackling that next slippery section. He was all of 250m from the marshals. I nearly said to him that the marshals were left-left-left up the road back around the spur, but didn't know quite how far it was, nor want him to go AWOL - where he was he'd be found!!

[warewolf]

Does anyone have a KMZ file of Hurricane Hill, please? I'm trying to build a map of the XC course. Some of the off piste routes are difficult to place by memory, with no hard references on the google earth imagery, but I think I have most of it sussed. Although the eastern-most snotty slick watercourse & clay section I'm not sure at all - could be either side of the airstrip hill, or even further east again!! :shit:

What a hoot!

[Padmei]

Not a problem, nice of you to call it a dual sport too Padmei ;)

Well on Saturday I fitted the new stator to the DR250, it ran beaut, sounded great.

Sunday I did a relaibility run to make sure I was going to get my $ worth out of REG and WOF, made it to the MDF plant where it wouldn't start so I pushed it home. Smelling very fuelly, drained the carb last night and had another go at starting it but no joy...The saga continues!

Guess what... talked to a builder mate of mine whos has just bought an old DR250. Went perfectly on Saturday then won't go at all now... They (murray Thorn) think it may be the stator....

[JATZ]

Guess what... talked to a builder mate of mine whos has just bought an old DR250. Went perfectly on Saturday then won't go at all now... They (murray Thorn) think it may be the stator....

Who's your buider mate ? and tell 'im to keep the hell out of murray thorns untill the stator for the big is back and the bikes up and running. We can't have Travis getting sidetracked by some pesky little 250 :D

[NordieBoy]

Who's your buider mate ? and tell 'im to keep the hell out of murray thorns untill the stator for the big is back and the bikes up and running. We can't have Travis getting sidetracked by some pesky little 250 :D

Not big Travis?

[NordieBoy]

Does anyone have a KMZ file of Hurricane Hill, please? I'm trying to build a map of the XC course. Some of the off piste routes are difficult to place by memory, with no hard references on the google earth imagery, but I think I have most of it sussed. Although the eastern-most snotty slick watercourse & clay section I'm not sure at all - could be either side of the airstrip hill, or even further east again!! :shit:

What a hoot!

Got the whole junior and senior tracks but still on the GPS at the moment.

Hurricane Hill is the backslash treeline.
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Scout Road (slippery, snotty + muddy river crossing to avoid the big hole) should be the NNW one here...
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And the short sharp shortcut after the concrete ford with the suzi parked up at the bottom is the NNE one here...
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[JATZ]

Not big Travis?

Yip....fix it with a hammer Travis :D

[warewolf]

Got the whole junior and senior tracks but still on the GPS at the moment.Kewl. I have 8 'unsure' sections, including the eastern section which has me perplexed. I think I have the beginning & end but can't see how they'd join up! :no:

[NordieBoy]

Yip....fix it with a hammer Travis :D

Part of my whanau :yes:

[Padmei]

Part of my whanau :yes:

Hammer handle 10mm longer than normal?

[Willdat?]

Guess what... talked to a builder mate of mine whos has just bought an old DR250. Went perfectly on Saturday then won't go at all now... They (murray Thorn) think it may be the stator....

Yes it is official DR250's have average electrics, I have a spare stator that is supposed to be off a running bike, $79 off trademe. My stator 'should' be fine at the moment as it has come off a bike that a guy has been using every weekend for the last year or so. Unless the stator gremlin is still living in my bike and has fcuked this one too....

[zeRax]

.


Tricked ya^ !!!

was stalking you in car yesterday arvo on appleby highway to richmond lights

nice exhaust~ bit poppy and farty atm thou :D attacked carb yet?

[Buddha#81]

I have a plan....... Need to know numbers that would be keen but I grew up in Upper Takaka and Harwoods now owns a Station on the Westcoast and it boarders the northern boundary of Kahurangi National Park. So basically over the Takaka hill out through Collingwood to the westcoast and head south as far as the road goes. Most of you guys up there may have done this trip?

I can organise accommodation for up to 20, charge a minimal amount to cover food and a few Beers. Head over Saturday and be there for a BBQ tea, and a few beers. Its amazing country with access to the beach and sand dunes. There are three river crossings and would probably be weather dependent. I would organise a 4WD to take food luggage and be a safety vehicle (not that it would be needed)

As a poor weather alternative they own most of Upper Takaka and rustic accommodation would be available there with the Cobb and Barons Flat it could still be a night away?

Its a dream at this stage, but if enough interest, I'll sort a date with the landowners and start the ball rolling?

[Willdat?]

I'd be keen!

[Transalper]

Buddha if you started a new thread with this topic you'd probably get more than just people with an eye on this Nelson thread along.

[Buddha#81]

Buddha if you started a new thread with this topic you'd probably get more than just people with an eye on this Nelson thread along.

hehehe why share a good thing?

[NordieBoy]

Lets try Vimeo with this vid...
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[Fluffy Cat]

Good vid!!.
How did he manage to do that to hi chain and wheel!!!!???.

[umopom]

I have a plan....... Need to know numbers that would be keen but I grew up in Upper Takaka and Harwoods now owns a Station on the Westcoast and it boarders the northern boundary of Kahurangi National Park. So basically over the Takaka hill out through Collingwood to the westcoast and head south as far as the road goes. Most of you guys up there may have done this trip?

I can organise accommodation for up to 20, charge a minimal amount to cover food and a few Beers. Head over Saturday and be there for a BBQ tea, and a few beers. Its amazing country with access to the beach and sand dunes. There are three river crossings and would probably be weather dependent. I would organise a 4WD to take food luggage and be a safety vehicle (not that it would be needed)

Hi Buddah

As a poor weather alternative they own most of Upper Takaka and rustic accommodation would be available there with the Cobb and Barons Flat it could still be a night away?

Its a dream at this stage, but if enough interest, I'll sort a date with the landowners and start the ball rolling?

Count me in - sounds like you have access to some new areas?
Cheers
JC

[Padmei]

Lets try Vimeo with this vid...


Nice work Nordie
I postedmy 1st video I've made on Vimeo lastnite. Unfortunately not about bikes - but in the future who knows? Youtube sux - it disabled my soundtrack - vimeo is great.


Tricked ya^ !!!
was stalking you in car yesterday arvo on appleby highway to richmond lights
nice exhaust~ bit poppy and farty atm thou :D attacked carb yet?

Got to a mates place & he noticed the exhaust header nut had come off- you could see the exhaust leak marks. Replaced it & is heaps better. Coming down Takaka hill was a long series of explosions. I had a cop follow me thru Mot so it was a steady hand on the throttle & lots of clutch


Count me in - sounds like you have access to some new areas?
Cheers
JC

Me too but may have to wait till spring? It was Fking cold going over the hill in the sun & with heated grips on. Or I could just harden up.

[NordieBoy]

Nice work Nordie
I postedmy 1st video I've made on Vimeo lastnite. Unfortunately not about bikes - but in the future who knows? Youtube sux - it disabled my soundtrack - vimeo is great.

The soundtrack is why I had to go to Vimeo too.

[NordieBoy]

Good vid!!.
How did he manage to do that to hi chain and wheel!!!!???.

Loose sprocket bolts.

[NordieBoy]

Kewl. I have 8 'unsure' sections, including the eastern section which has me perplexed. I think I have the beginning & end but can't see how they'd join up! :no:

This KMZ should work...

Junior track in green, senior in red.

[warewolf]

Awesome, ta.

Looks like a couple of spots the GPS got a bit lost - possibly under heavy tree cover. And/or you took a detour.

[NordieBoy]

Awesome, ta.

Looks like a couple of spots the GPS got a bit lost - possibly under heavy tree cover. And/or you took a detour.

If I forget to put it into the secret logging mode (store 1 point every second) it tries to "correct" the saved track to conform to where it thinks it should be.

The Nuvi 500 has the high sensitivity chip so the Quest would have just shown blank sections anywhere near trees.

I'm impressed at the coverage it does get.

[NordieBoy]

Hey Ryan.
Overlay this KMZ with the one of yours from the weekend.
Goes over Palmer Rd rather than Glenrae.

[cooneyr]

Hey Ryan.
Overlay this KMZ with the one of yours from the weekend.
Goes over Palmer Rd rather than Glenrae.

Sweet. Added to the collection of ideas.

[Woodman]

Anyone else wondering how the resident Richmond Ladyboy is going over in Thailand? I wonder if he's banned from the internet cafes?

Geez I hope he brings home some pics:crazy:

I am baa-aack and fcukin knackered.

After me and bro in law got driven through Bangkok dressed in drag, hoping like hell the van didn't break down, and getting some strange looks from the locals we realised when we turned up at the 21st that there seemed to be a bit of a language barrier issue with the term "fancy dress".
Fortunately Thai people have a good sense of humour, and after a few wines we got over the fact that we were the only two there in any sort of costume. :doh:

Had a great time in Thailand. It is so incredibly cheap to stay over there. We did a road trip up to the hills in the north, and the roads there are like Takaka/Whangamoas, but go on for hundreds of kms. Next time it will be on a bike.
Got some relevant bike pics somewhere in th 5 gigs of pics that I will post soon.

[Padmei]

Welcome home Woodster.
At least you would have looked, well um kind of pretty - in a sort of way.

[Woodman]

Welcome home Woodster.
At least you would have looked, well um kind of pretty - in a sort of way.

i will put a pic up of me in drag and if you find me pretty, that may go some way in explaining the Klenere.:shifty:

[Underground]

classic !! :lol: :lol:
Glad to see you escaped that one intact , somehow it makes your riding style seem quite safe :innocent:

[Fluffy Cat]

i will put a pic up of me in drag and if you find me pretty, that may go some way in explaining the Klenere.:shifty:

NNNnnnnnnooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo o!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.:blink::blink::blink::sick:

Just show us the scenery:done:

[Woodman]

NNNnnnnnnooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo o!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.:blink::blink::blink::sick:

Just show us the scenery:done:

Actually I have just reviewed all my pics and there are none of me in drag (my camera) unless you count the one of me wearing fishnet stockings that I accidentally took with the smile detector on.

If anyone wants a pic please request one here and if there is enough interest I will email my bro in law and he will send one that he took.

PM's ok if you want to keep it secret.:shifty:

[NordieBoy]

WARNING - WARNING - AUGUST 21 & 22 RALLY OF NELSON IN NELSON FORESTS SO STAY OUT PLEASE!
HIGH SPEED RALLY RACING - TOO DANGEROUS - The following forests will be CLOSED to all members of the public on Sat 21 & Sun 22
- All of Golden Downs forest
- Aniseed Valley
- Richmond hills - including Barnicoat, Raines and Heslops Rd
- Moutere forest - including Shirtcliffs, Haytons, Arterial, Western Boundary, Rout, Golf, Ricketts, Trass Valley, New, Tunnicliffes and Southern Boundary Rds, Moutere North and South Blocks

[topo]

does that mean we're allowed access to these areas under normal circumstances?:blink: or was that under the old permit system?

[warewolf]

It's a general warning: mtb'ers, hunters and others have wider access than motorbicycles.

[Padmei]

how do you get in to watch them then?

[NordieBoy]

There'll be a list of public viewing areas on the program.

[Padmei]

There'll be a list of public viewing areas on the program.

Won't it be over before it gets on Telly?

[NordieBoy]

Won't it be over before it gets on Telly?

They're too big to fit on the Telly.
You're thinking of those little toy r/c ones and they'd still have problems fitting on an LCD tv.

[warewolf]

Spooners Lookout is a publicised spot for Saturday.

The service area all weekend will be Richmond showgrounds, plus sunday will have 2x 1.5km sprints there. I'm planning to take the boy out there on Sunday sometime.

[topo]

Thinking i might pop out for a lap of the hira XC track tomorrow avo, anyone else interested? want to do some mucking around on some tricky stuff (by my standards) which may be a laugh to watch from the comfort of the big bikes.

Will be playing trailer trash as i'm not gonna put the roota on the road propper till october.

[Willdat?]

Thinking i might pop out for a lap of the hira XC track tomorrow avo, anyone else interested? want to do some mucking around on some tricky stuff (by my standards) which may be a laugh to watch from the comfort of the big bikes.

Will be playing trailer trash as i'm not gonna put the roota on the road propper till october.

I'll be keen, supposed to be marshalling at the Rally but haven't heard anything at this stage. May as well see if I can injure myself before I go away on camp for a week...

[MyGSXF]

Birthday tomorrow.. so drinkies at my place tonight - 7pm onwards. BYO!! :drinknsin

txt me for addy: 027 2015064

[topo]

I'll be keen, supposed to be marshalling at the Rally but haven't heard anything at this stage. May as well see if I can injure myself before I go away on camp for a week...


Cool, thats one glutton for punnishment signed up. thinking about being at sharlands carpark around 12ish with a late lunch once we get back.

[Willdat?]

Cool, thats one glutton for punnishment signed up. thinking about being at sharlands carpark around 12ish with a late lunch once we get back.

Aye Aye cap'n

[Padmei]

Aye Aye cap'n

might join you if back from family time walk by then.

[warewolf]

Cool, thats one glutton for punnishment signed up. thinking about being at sharlands carpark around 12ish with a late lunch once we get back.Be a shame not to. Pretty rooted rear tyre at the moment, don't think I'll change it before then. :shifty:

Might find an area to dial in the suspension, too.

[NordieBoy]

Hmmm...

Is everyone going to be knobbed up?

If so then we can have a tootle down the Gun Club Valley.
Getting out of it is about the only bit that really needs knobs.

If someone else is going with slicks, I'll leave my road tyres on too.

[Padmei]

Hmmm...

Is everyone going to be knobbed up?

If so then we can have a tootle down the Gun Club Valley.
Getting out of it is about the only bit that really needs knobs.

If someone else is going with slicks, I'll leave my road tyres on too.

I'm slickered but am easy & will cruise & do the dirt roads if I get too jealous of yous having too much fun.

[Padmei]

Nordie can you bring a another magnet for my new sump plug?

Woodman get your new back tyre out there today. You can have a go on Gonzo & see if there's a difference between the bikes now.

[Woodman]

Nordie can you bring a another magnet for my new sump plug?

Woodman get your new back tyre out there today. You can have a go on Gonzo & see if there's a difference between the bikes now.

Most probly won't be there I'm afraid. Just did a 70 hour week, with another to follow and I am a bit knackered.

New tyre will not go on until the other one stops gripping.
Sounds like Gonzo is running to its potential now. Really you shoulda done those mods ages ago.

[JATZ]

:wavey:

Wait for us......:yes:

We left it too late to go to Anatori today so we'll come and wobble our way round the forest wiv you lot instead :ride: if thats o.k. ?

[CrazyFrog]

Thinking i might pop out for a lap of the hira XC track tomorrow avo, anyone else interested?
Will be playing trailer trash as i'm not gonna put the roota on the road propper till october.

Well someone over Motueka way hasn't rego'd his bike...... and he didn't want to pay a fine either! Hmmmm, yellow trail bike (not car as headline suggests.....)
And he got up to 150kmph :yes:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/4047405/Police-defend-car-chase-in-Motueka

[Padmei]

Man I want a DRZ now!!!

[dino3310]

Man I want a DRZ now!!!

WHAT!!!! Padmei wants a DR :rofl: :shutup:

[JATZ]

WHAT!!!! Padmei wants a DR :rofl: :shutup:

He's just a bike slut really :blink:

[topo]

Pull out your knobblies lads (and ladetts), there's a laidback ride on sunday:yes: according to the NMCC wibsite it's an all weather track so no excuses!

http://www.sportsground.co.nz/files/Site/130/64/Pdf/100820160437ZBVAOSIQ.pdf

[Padmei]

Yeah all weather track hmmm after the 2 tonnes or rain we've had overthe last week I dont' think even an all weather track would handle it. Forestry rds tho.... I may have to give it some serious thought.

I bet someone wants to take a certain DRZ350 out tho...hehehe...I wonder if they'd be allowed?

[NordieBoy]

I think Borlase forest was my first ever laidback.

My XR ended up towing a Husky out that had shat it's gearbox.

[warewolf]

zeRax & myself went to the last one, it had been a bit wet leading up to and on the day.

Apart from one gently-upsloping but whooped out & greasy bit that could take a bit of effort, all youse bastards could get your adventure bikes around the main track easy. The A grade stuff was v.greasy even with mud tyres fitted, and the AAA grade we left well alone.

There was a neat slightly downhill long section of road beside a creek that had lots of flooded rivulets to cross/ford - neat.

Beats riding in Hira _again_. :scooter:

So... who's got room on their trailer ;-)

[zeRax]

ill be doing a trail ride round tory channel this sunday if ppl happen to be over here instead :P didnt know about borlase this w'end !

taking wr250r for maiden voyage!!!


just ordered 2 bluetooth headsets, those ones everyone getting, $176 NZD delivered, the 2010 model with extended aerial :D

KDX has been sold, oh noes!, now to sell the dr huk huk

[Padmei]

ill be doing a trail ride round tory channel this sunday if ppl happen to be over here instead :P didnt know about borlase this w'end !

taking wr250r for maiden voyage!!!


just ordered 2 bluetooth headsets, those ones everyone getting, $176 NZD delivered, the 2010 model with extended aerial :D

KDX has been sold, oh noes!, now to sell the dr huk huk

What headsets? What for - music or phone or both?

Is the trail ride the one organised by the local highschool?

[zeRax]

What headsets? What for - music or phone or both?

Is the trail ride the one organised by the local highschool?


music and phone, and intercom etc, same as ones that someone was selling on here, same as what jens got, sposed to be real good, these ones have an extended external threaded antenna for more range


yea local MBC one, good old mr vandervalden SP?

[topo]

Not sure if anyones heading out to the laid back, but our plans have changed and will be heading elsewhere today.

[umopom]

Not sure if anyones heading out to the laid back, but our plans have changed and will be heading elsewhere today.

Where to and when - would be keen to join you
Cheers
JC

[NordieBoy]

I'm going for a pootle around the Maungatapu/Whangamoa loop.

Maungatapu/Pelorus/Rai/Whangamoa/Sharlands...

Leaving home about 11:30ish.

[umopom]

Sorry - took the dog for a walk - now its too late.
JC

[Padmei]

I went for a lil jaunt around some of the roads by Mt Duppa yesterday. Quite cool around there. I might get out to Hori Bay for another looksie soon too - great roads around there.

I went for a MTB up Fringe this morning - Faark what a scene of destruction it is up there now after logging. It's funny how I love the bare logged forestry roads on the moto but they seem very dry & stark when sweating your ring out on a MTB.

Shit we live in paradise alright.

BTW anyone keen for a cruise out to Anatori in the next few weekends. I'd love to check it out & company is always good.

[Woodman]

Just went for an unplanned hoon over the maungatap. Like visiting an old friend, and that first uphill with those new rampy things is great for getting a bit of airtime woohoo.

had a couple of scary moments though, and have decided that my front brake is not working to its usual crap standard and has now reached fcuken crap standard. I proved it coming down Hurricane hill, it would barely hold the beast back. Pads are getting thin, but will have a look at the caliper etc this time as well. Also seem to have blown the base gasket. :shit:

All in all a great 2 hours.

Will be keen on Anatori Padmei, but the next 3 weekends are working.

[Padmei]

Don't buy any front pads- I tyhink I've got some in the shed for yur model.

You must have gone the long way over the maunga if you went down Huricane hill again

Since Anthrax is coming over on the weekend of the 18th what about taking him for a play somewhere. Anatori? We'd have to get him a bike- hopefully Schmidt will have a front brake by then...

[Woodman]

Don't buy any front pads- I tyhink I've got some in the shed for yur model.

You must have gone the long way over the maunga if you went down Huricane hill again

Since Anthrax is coming over on the weekend of the 18th what about taking him for a play somewhere. Anatori? We'd have to get him a bike- hopefully Schmidt will have a front brake by then...

Cheers for the pads, brakes are my next big spend, there are heaps of upgrades available. Slowly replacing everything.
I went up hurricane cos I still had some time cos I couldn't get under the rope at the top of the maungatap. Could have slid under but just couldn't be assed picking the bike up again.
Keep me posted on Anatori, and maybe I can roster my labour units to suit my riding needs.

[Padmei]

So there is a rope at the top of the maunga? past the mud bog- at the saddle?

[Woodman]

So there is a rope at the top of the maunga? past the mud bog- at the saddle?

yep, just b4 the top where the rocks are. No way round either.

[Padmei]

I thought it was all open apart from the rope at either end - bummer.

[NordieBoy]

There's the gate at the caretakers and the wire rope at the summit.

No problem getting under the summit one today.

[JATZ]

Since Anthrax is coming over on the weekend of the 18th what about taking him for a play somewhere.

I might be able to rustle up a Honda something or other for 'im to pootle around on while he's here, at a pinch
:shutup::innocent:

[Padmei]

I might be able to rustle up a Honda something or other for 'im to pootle around on, at a pinch
:shutup::innocent:

NO Fecking WAY:angry:

I'd rather pay the monies to hire a bike for him than have to listen to that bloody racket all day - if it could last all day!!

[JATZ]

NO Fecking WAY:angry:

I'd rather pay the monies to hire a bike for him than have to listen to that bloody racket all day - if it could last all day!!

Awww c'mon where's ya sense of adventure ? I'll even re-pack the muffler with some fresh chook netting, might even have the swingarm extended by then too so we could point him at some reeeeeal steep stuff :yes: :blink:
Don't tell him about the brakes though :shutup:

[NordieBoy]

It's got brakes?

I've got some leftover muffler packing here. Just repacked the SuperdooperTrapp.

[Taz]

Don't tell him about the brakes though :shutup:

Don't need brakes - They only slow you down!

The CT's not that bad is it?

[junkmanjoe]

JATZ mate take andy up the gold field...
down that steep rocky track, the one where your big saved that hippy van......:shutup:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/Shu1PGtwDpI/AAAAAAAABvA/c5ov1MWTOCs/s912/SANY0162.JPG

JMJ

[NordieBoy]

Since Anthrax is coming over on the weekend of the 18th what about taking him for a play somewhere. Anatori? We'd have to get him a bike- hopefully Schmidt will have a front brake by then...

Lunchtime low tide on the 18th.

About as good as it gets...

[Padmei]

Yep. Lets do it.
Saturday 18th Nelson riders meet @ Richmond Mobil @ 9.30am
Cruise over the hill & have a coffee @ Colingwood/ Farewellspit? then hit it.

Hopefully I should have some brakes going on Schmiddty by then so Anthrax has something to ride. Might have to look at getting the ike over to him or getting him over here.
Spose I'll have to spring for a bloody coffee for him too- but bugger him if he wants a custard square:nono:

Nordie bring a spare 3rd gear:shutup:

[NordieBoy]

Hey. I only blow 3rd gear every second time through there.

[JATZ]

9:30 huh ? Leaving it a bit lat aintcha, if you wanna go through the Goldfields too :yes:

[Padmei]

9:30 huh ? Leaving it a bit lat aintcha, if you wanna go through the Goldfields too :yes:

What time then? I didn't think you Mot people were let out of the cages till late.

830 ish?

[JATZ]

When I last went down there it was the tail of the NIIOTS. We left Mot about 8 and came back over the hill in the dark. We only went as far as the Anatori river too but we did do the Goldfields on the way home, which is an optional extra :yes:

And I have a special super secret escape hatch in my cage, but don't tell anybody aye ;)

[Padmei]

When I last went down there it was the tail of the NIIOTS. We left Mot about 8 and came back over the hill in the dark. We only went as far as the Anatori river too but we did do the Goldfields on the way home, which is an optional extra :yes:

I reckon play it by ear. I would prefer to go to Anatori (or as far as we can get) & then make the decision on the way back.

[NordieBoy]

Not racing this year.

Doing photos if it's fine though.

Sunday 19th.
The day after the Anatori raid...

[marks]

When I last went down there it was the tail of the NIIOTS. We left Mot about 8 and came back over the hill in the dark. We only went as far as the Anatori river too but we did do the Goldfields on the way home, which is an optional extra :yes:

was a good day too :yes:

[Woodman]

When I last went down there it was the tail of the NIIOTS. We left Mot about 8 and came back over the hill in the dark. We only went as far as the Anatori river too but we did do the Goldfields on the way home, which is an optional extra

Yea but how many times did you stop and talk about tyres??

Can't do saturday feck

[JATZ]

I reckon play it by ear. I would prefer to go to Anatori (or as far as we can get) & then make the decision on the way back.

Your the boss on this one so it's your call. :mellow:

I'll see you at the Riwaka pub :yes:

[CrazyFrog]

You might struggle to get across the Anatori at this time of year, especially with the forecast rain this week. Some nice deep holes open up in the riverbed after good rain.
4WD's would be okay, but unless you like wet fet, be warned.......

[NordieBoy]

Did some more fiddling on the bike and took it for a little loop up the Duckpond and back through Sharlands this afternoon.
I love my wet weather gear.







Pity I wasn't wearing any of it...

[Roadsafe Nelson]

Hey guys

I am organising a motorcycle related First Aid course for Nelson.. will be the 8 hour course & will cover unit standards 6401 & 6402. Should be within the next 2 months. Need around 20 people all up to run a course. have 8 on the list so far. Open to all motorcyclists!!

Pass it on!!

If you're interested.. PM or ph/txt me: 027 2015 064

Jen :scooter:

[warewolf]

You babysit, Meri & me will both be there :shifty:

[Padmei]

I'm wanting to get Schmidtty over to mot so Taz (that lil devil) can ride it on Sat & we don't waste time in the morning.
Can anyone help me get back if I ride it over there - or is someone coming over by car between now & then that can ride it back & store it for him?

You guys still keen on Sat? I'm going rain or shine - gotta get some riding time in as I've been missing it.:eek5:

[NordieBoy]

Going to be a bit wet for Sat methinks...

Dodgy river crossings and the goldfield is a clay base isn't it?

[warewolf]

I'm keen... must go riding! However the weather doesn't look the best (not atrocious either) and the tides will be against us.

Still doable, methinks - not expecting to cross Big River anyway, need to check tide tables for the others. We can ride all the way to the Anatori regardless, and get on to the beach at a few points even if tides preclude linking it all up.

[Edit: Whanganui Inlet low tide on Sat is 12:36pm, -0.80m... about 1.2m higher than a king low tide... eep!]

[JATZ]

I'm not coming over Padmei, so I can't help there.
Still keen to go for a blat on saturday though. MrsJatz's 350 will be available for Taz if it's raining, if it's fine she will join us. The 250 willl be somewhere else that day, so thats out

[Woodman]

I'm wanting to get Schmidtty over to mot so Taz (that lil devil) can ride it on Sat & we don't waste time in the morning.
Can anyone help me get back if I ride it over there - or is someone coming over by car between now & then that can ride it back & store it for him?

You guys still keen on Sat? I'm going rain or shine - gotta get some riding time in as I've been missing it.:eek5:

I can give you a ride home either Thursday or friday, and you can leave Schmidt at work if you want.

May just make this ride yet, what time you leaving etc??

[Taz]

I'm leaving in an hour. With luck on my sde I'll make this ride. Should be an interesting ferry trip tonight :eek5: And I'll have rain all the way too. Yay!

[Padmei]

Weather is looking disgusting as I type this & the forecast for tomm is heavy rain & general shittiness over Golden Bay.
What say we give the big ride tomm a raincheck & do something else this side of the hill. I'm thinking do a bit of the usual Rosedale ish gravel roads & stop for a coffee somewhere?

Unless of course it turns beautifully sunny in the meantime:pinch:

[Woodman]

Possibly not a bad idea. I was taking the bike over to work tomorrow to open up then was planning on leaving at 9.30 - 10 depending on yous fullas start time etc. Still keen for a ride though so someone make a decision and I will tag along. After today I need to clear me head.

Did Taj make it on the SR?

Is Schmidt roadworthy?

[Padmei]

Taz is here & in Mot. Schmidt has a WOF:yes:

I was gonna see what the morning held & make a decision. I have to take scmidt over to Mot to pick up TAz & then come back here to get Gonzo going. I wasn't planning on an early start due to the possibility of the weather being as bad as today - Had visions of the failed ride to Kaikoura in my head.

What about we see what happens in the morning aye?

[JATZ]

Better not make it to early, I need to get to the engineers to pick up a piece of the Big before I go anywhere :eek5:
I could always chuck Taz on the back of the big and bring him over, depending on time

[warewolf]

What about we see what happens in the morning aye?What sort of time leaving nelson then?

How much I do to the bike tonight depends on the answer :)

[Padmei]

What sort of time leaving nelson then?

How much I do to the bike tonight depends on the answer :)

Not sure WW. Def not before 10am I guess...

[Woodman]

Ok . in light of previous posts I will take the cage to work and hopefully be back in Richmond before 10am. I will give you a call to see what is going on etc.

Bloody storm:angry:

[Padmei]

Morning Gents
I hope everyone is feeling chipper.
If anyone or everyone still wants to ride I suggest we head off from town at 10.30am & either meander over the Rosedale circuit or somewhere else. A stop somewhere warm for coffee is def a must.
Jatz was going up to Canaan to see some snow brrr if we weren't doing anything.
I'm waiting to hear from Taz so we can get a bike arranged, but if organise for us to meet at the Mobil Richmond at say 10.45 & discuss options? How does that sound? Anyone else still in?

[warewolf]

yep. 10:45 @ mobil richmond

[Padmei]

Taz is comin over & we'll be there at Richomnd.

[NordieBoy]

Mobil Richmond it is then.

[NordieBoy]

In the words of Croc Dundee...
Now that was a ride!

[JATZ]

Well that was fun..... Padmei/Taz you missed possibly the best bit of the day by pullin the pin where you did :crazy:
Interesting trying a couple of KatieM's for size. I think a 690 enduro with me at the controls would be an accident waiting to happen though :yes:

[Taz]

Thanks all. That was an awesome ride! And I didn't embarass myself too much. :) Got some pics to post up some time.

[warewolf]

Fcukin excellent ride, d00ds :woohoo:

Great route, great company. We should do it again sometime. :yes:

DR750 Big... makes power the way a DR650 doesn't :crazy: :Punk: :scooter:

[Padmei]

I still feel like I'm fishtailing:eek5: :sweatdrop



Note to self: Don't eat cheese before going to sleep tonite... let it go... tomorrow everything will be alright...

[Taz]

Thanks again for the use of the mighty KLR Craig. Loved it.

[JATZ]

I still feel like I'm fishtailing:eek5: :sweatdrop



Note to self: Don't eat cheese before going to sleep tonite... let it go... tomorrow everything will be alright...

Was a good effort gettin up Panic Mac on those tyres padmei:eek5:

[NordieBoy]

Taz on the mighty KLR.
218949

Padmei on Schmiddy.
218948

Taz on the mighty DR650.
218951

Dirty Schmiddy.
218952

Warewolf attacking the first river crossing.
218953

Umopom in attack mode.
218954

[NordieBoy]

Google Earth KMZ of the ride...

[Padmei]

Google Earth KMZ of the ride...

Thanks Nordie.
Is there any way of emailing me the GPS file thingie so I can load it easily straight into my GPS thing. Can you please mark the slipperybits with poo coloured dots.

Also could you emailthru the pics of Schmidtty for the build thread.

I always love the way as soon as one bails from a ride at a particular place, that part of the route from then on becomes the best part of the day.;)

When I was surfing it was the old "You should have been here yesterday..."

Good times gentlemen. Good to meet Andy & see the KLR being ridden in more capable hands than myself. Funnily enough apart from the hideous pine needle covered wet clay, the rain wasn't really a problem.

Anatori still has to be done tho...

[Woodman]

yup good alright. Great fun exploring out there. We need to do more of that sorta riding. Bit of tar, bit of gravel, bit of slippery stuff etc.:yes::woohoo:

swapsies was interesting, and after riding a DRBIG a 690 and Schmidt, I felt more at home on the BMW than the other two. Love the 690, but its friggin insane. Not sure about the Big, may have to spend more time on it.

[Padmei]

swapsies was interesting, and after riding a DRBIG a 690 and Schmidt, I felt more at home on the BMW than the other two. Love the 690, but its friggin insane. Not sure about the Big, may have to spend more time on it.

Funny isn't it bike swapsies?
I don't like the 690 as after riding 'normal' heavyish bikes it doesn't feel substantial enough for me ie. being so far forward on the slim seat & it being so lite & flickable I feel like I'm on a kids MX bike. The KLR has ruined lite bikes for me.

I liked the BIG more than I thought I would. It does look so intimidating with the large amount of surface plastic from the side, however when riding it I found the ergos close to perfect for me (including the bent bars),power delivery smooth & predictable & those new tyres:hug: Oh sorry about your mirror Jatz, I'll see if I can get one from the Suzu shop- I blame WW tho- he roarspast me & next thing you know there's no mirror:eek5:

The BM is a funny bike tho - I find it kind of quirky. Getting back on Gonzo was like getting on a MX bike loose, powerful & TALL:laugh:

Did Taz wheelie my bike as the chain's a bit looser?

[Woodman]

Funny isn't it bike swapsies?
I don't like the 690 as after riding 'normal' heavyish bikes it doesn't feel substantial enough for me ie. being so far forward on the slim seat & it being so lite & flickable I feel like I'm on a kids MX bike. The KLR has ruined lite bikes for me.

I liked the BIG more than I thought I would. It does look so intimidating with the large amount of surface plastic from the side, however when riding it I found the ergos close to perfect for me (including the bent bars),power delivery smooth & predictable & those new tyres:hug: Oh sorry about your mirror Jatz, I'll see if I can get one from the Suzu shop- I blame WW tho- he roarspast me & next thing you know there's no mirror:eek5:

The BM is a funny bike tho - I find it kind of quirky. Getting back on Gonzo was like getting on a MX bike loose, powerful & TALL:laugh:

Did Taz wheelie my bike as the chain's a bit looser?

He was trying to wheelie it. He also pulled a wheeie on the 690 that made JC have a heart flutter, mind you I thought it was going to go over too.

Oh yeah, Jatz what was that you were saying about klrs??? hhmmmm??

Pads fit Padmei. How much??

[JATZ]

He was trying to wheelie it. He also pulled a wheeie on the 690 that made JC have a heart flutter, mind you I thought it was going to go over too.

Oh yeah, Jatz what was that you were saying about klrs??? hhmmmm??

Pads fit Padmei. How much??

KLR's are a good bike....... there I said it :eek:

Despite all the design faults and the fact they're butt fuckin ugly, I s'pose they are a true dual purpose bike. notice I didn't say ...sport...
I still wouldn't own one though, I have some dignity :D
Let the debate continue :argue:

[umopom]

Another good day, thanks Padmei - the bike swap thing is a useful way of of reminding us why we have got what we have got if that makes sense - would be good to do it again some time soon?
Cheers
JC

[NordieBoy]

The tracks separated out.
Shows each ones length etc.

[warewolf]

The 690 makes power everywhere, ergonomically/handling-wise was the best out there partly because it's got nuffin' up front getting in the way. Although the 640A has weight and bulk up front (had a full tank, too) the steering/front end is precise but you can feel the inertia in the big tank/headlights. The 690 has the precision with no heavy crap up front to slow the bike's reaction... luvverly, but the suspension was a bit choppy for my lesser weight.

The R80GS was a sweet bike, definitely in its element bopping along gravel roads. Is such a low-rider it needs tassles, conchs & arseless chaps. Probably my pick for the gravel/tour bike, of that bunch. Didn't shake/vibrate as badly as I remember the R100's doing.

The DR Big was a surprise - after the KTMs the best of the bunch, IMHO. Surprising given the age/era of the bike, but perhaps shouldn't be given the rallye-raid heritage. Makes power like the KTMs - grunty but more power chimes in the more you rev it. Had the tidiest, narrowest seating position, most trail-like but the wide tank forward of the seated position made standing difficult for me. Fairly smooth, hard to say if it vibrated more or less than the 640, probably less. Ergos good, everything just fell to hand (one bar more easily than the other though). Hides its weight well.

KLR... umm agricultural. Seemed rough and vague. Would've thought it would be "tighter" than the Big, maybe more time to get used to it I'd feel different about it. Ergos set up all wrong for this little black duck: seat vs bars vs front wheel arrangement all out of whack. Given I'm closer to woodman's build than Jatz's, I would have thought the Big would be all awkward and the KLR reasonably close... nup. Different strokes for different folks.

[Woodman]

Yup, the Big did feel surprisingly modern in its ergos, or maybe I am used to the klrs "agricultural"feel.

I am sure WW that if you had a day on my klr you would appreciate its "just waft along and see what happens" qualitys.:msn-wink:

[Padmei]

Agricultural? Agricultural??? How dare you Ww. I'm getting a fish out of the freezer & am unsure if I thaw it out before slapping you with it

Went for a ride this avo in the forest & the KLR turned into a plough on a couple of steep hills- I'm knackered

[Padmei]

Yup, the Big did feel surprisingly modern in its ergos, or maybe I am used to the klrs "agricultural"feel.

I am sure WW that if you had a day on my klr you would appreciate its "just waft along and see what happens" qualitys.:msn-wink:

Lets not get too carried away with the compliments on the big otherwise someones head will begin to you know what:msn-wink:

[dino3310]

Lets not get too carried away with the compliments on the big otherwise someones head will begin to you know what:msn-wink:

:bleh::bleh: like the signature below sez:niceone:

[Woodman]

Agricultural? Agricultural??? How dare you Ww. I'm getting a fish out of the freezer & am unsure if I thaw it out before slapping you with it

Went for a ride this avo in the forest & the KLR turned into a plough on a couple of steep hills- I'm knackered

Farm bike will now be added to the looong list of uses for a klr.

Actually farm implement will also be added .

[Padmei]

:bleh::bleh: like the signature below sez:niceone:

What does it say? i don't have sigs loaded. On 2nd thought I don't want to know...

[Padmei]

Did Topo do the 6 hour?

[CrazyFrog]

Did Topo do the 6 hour?

No, he was in mighty Timaru for the weekend, poor bugger!

[Taz]

Did Taz wheelie my bike as the chain's a bit looser?

I would never do such a thing. Anyway the R80 hasn't got a chain :bleh:

[NordieBoy]

Not on camera= never happened...

Klr wheelie, klr falling over whilst stationary, dr having nap.
Never happened.

[Taz]

Some pics - But nothing that didn't happen.

[Taz]

More. See! No Chain!! :lol:

[topo]

Did Topo do the 6 hour?

Had to do the "family thing" which entailed a 1500km return drive to Timaru for a birthday, I'm hoping to make the 6hr in Napier next month but will have to see how things go on the budget front.

Looks like you lot had a relaxing jaunt, might have to put the DRZ on the road for the next one and show ya how it's really done:bleh:

[CrazyFrog]

Well, that was the most fun I've had with me pants on :niceone:

Set off to clear skies this morn, headed south to Kawatiri and the Porika. Plenty of snow clouds around the tops, and the temperatures soon dropped off around Glenhope saddle.
As I headed down Howard Valley road as it started to snow lightly but not enough to get wet or cold, made for fun riding, looked something like the Starship Enterprise going through a meteor shower. Cool.
The snow was light on the ground at the start of the Porika, and the creek crossing was well up, was almost at top of the wheels, but got thru no sweat.
The snow was pretty thick on the ground by the time I got to the propectors cabin, hell it was fun though, was fair giving it the welly and charging up the track in the wheel tracks/water channels which were clear of snow.
By the time I was half way up, the snow was getting thicker, and the bike was spinning up a lot, so a little bouncing on the rear helped keep the traction and momentum up. Near the top it was a lot harder going, had to push a couple of times and plough on through, but was well worth it as I crested the summit. A couple of small saplings down over the track, laden with snow, but not really an issue, as they were easy enough to push past.
Once I was over the summit, it looked like someone had turned on the heater, the snow was pretty much melted right down the other side.

Stopped for a minute at Lake Rotoroa to advise a couple in a 4wd that the north side was prolly not a good option to drive with the depth of snow, and pushed on over the Braeburn..... 4 km into it, damn it, pine trees down over the road, big buggers and no way of getting past without a Stihl, so headed back to SH6 via the seal.
Detoured down to the Owen River valley and talked to a cocky about accress up Mt Murchison, the gate is always locked but won't be a problem to get a key after lambing season is done. Should be a good little ride for the future when the weather improves.

1. View from Hope saddle
2. Start of the Porika
3. Porika snow
4. Prospectors flat
5. Same, still snowing

[CrazyFrog]

More of the Porika....

1. Higher up
2. Wheel tracks
3. Porika Summit Alt 1008m (unless my GPS ain't calibrated)
4. Start of descent
5. Rotoroa Viewpoint
6. Fyfe walkway, Owen River Rd....anyone need a front wheel? Figured it was a front, no sprocket or rotor!

[NordieBoy]

Pffffttttt...
Our ride was soooo good we had to stop for a latte to bring the adrenaline levels back down!








I like snow riding :(

[Padmei]

Nice CF.nothing like wirgin powder

[CrazyFrog]

Nice CF. Nothing like wirgin powder

Yeah, virgins, nice. Apparently, heaven has dirtbikes and virgins. And beer and cheap fuel.:niceone:

[topo]

Allrighty then...... who can tell me whats the deal with the wai-west mx track? who do you call to get access, donation at the gate? where is it exactly?

I need to ride and times at a real premium at the moment, would also be good for the mrs to take the ttr out for a spin:niceone:

[NordieBoy]

Drive/gate on the left before the church.
Opposite thingy road...

They've removed the big dirt pile since I was last there.

[Fluffy Cat]

You Rego'ed the KTM:bleh::bleh::bleh:WOW!.
The police presence in the Brook got to you.......:eek:

[Padmei]

You Rego'ed the KTM:bleh::bleh::bleh:WOW!.
The police presence in the Brook got to you.......:eek:

Dodgy up there mate.I always lock the doors when I have to drive up there to repair the drug growers grow lites:devil2:

[NordieBoy]

You Rego'ed the KTM:bleh::bleh::bleh:WOW!.
The police presence in the Brook got to you.......:eek:

It may be a "special" registration.

[NordieBoy]

Dodgy up there mate.I always lock the doors when I have to drive up there to repair the drug growers grow lites:devil2:

He prefers "anesthesiologist".

[Padmei]

He prefers "anesthesiologist".

:laugh::laugh: Only thought about that now- good one:niceone:

[Eddieb]

Padmei, what the hell have you done to mouldy?

[Padmei]

Padmei, what the hell have you done to mouldy?

got it dirty???

[Eddieb]

got it dirty???

Whats all that gray spray paint? I've seen 2 year olds do nicer work than that.

[JATZ]

Whats all that gray spray paint? I've seen 2 year olds do nicer work than that.

It looks even better up close and in real life :msn-wink:

[Eddieb]

It looks even better up close and in real life :msn-wink:

They probably paint out to the lines better thats for sure.

Geez, I didn't put you onto a deal to do THAT to it.

[Padmei]

Mate I have finally raised the ire of a BM purist (who's now playing for the opposition):eek:

If you think thats bad you should see how it looks now - took the fairing off today - wast improwement. Flinging staunch i tell ya.:msn-wink:

Wait till I put the KLR parts on it too - oooh I can hear the hush puppies groaning in disgust from here

[warewolf]

Drive/gate on the left before the church.
Opposite thingy road...

They've removed the big dirt pile since I was last there.Challies Rd.

When we went past on Sat there was a big dirt pile out that way; it may be in the next paddock though.

Money box at the inner gate, $5 per ride.

[NordieBoy]

Challies Rd.

When we went past on Sat there was a big dirt pile out that way; it may be in the next paddock though.

Money box at the inner gate, $5 per ride.

Dirt pile is in the next paddock now.

[Woodman]

Mate I have finally raised the ire of a BM purist (who's now playing for the opposition):eek:

If you think thats bad you should see how it looks now - took the fairing off today - wast improwement. Flinging staunch i tell ya.:msn-wink:

Wait till I put the KLR parts on it too - oooh I can hear the hush puppies groaning in disgust from here

I got a KLR gas tank here if you wanna try that. Yea make a BMW cool.:niceone:

[warewolf]

Dirt pile is in the next paddock now.Bummer! That was one of the best bits.

[Padmei]

Bummer! That was one of the best bits.

You could open the gate... wait did they move the dirt pile or the paddock??

[warewolf]

You could open the gate... wait did they move the dirt pile or the paddock??In Christchurch it could have been either, or both!

[Padmei]

Are there any Benelli projectors out there?

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=623068

[Woodman]

Are there any Benelli projectors out there?

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=623068

The engine is straight up and down. Thats just not right

[NordieBoy]

The engine is straight up and down. Thats just not right

I like the lines of the frame though.

[NordieBoy]

I'm heading up the Maungatapu at 10:00 with the video camera and a gorillapod to have a go at getting some more betterer footage.

[Padmei]

I gotta get out on the MTB up Marsden today as well as kids birthday partying.

Whats this yellow stuff up in the air where the clouds usually are?

[NordieBoy]

I gotta get out on the MTB up Marsden today as well as kids birthday partying.

Whats this yellow stuff up in the air where the clouds usually are?

What time are you MTB'ing?
I need to get pedaling sometime too.

[Padmei]

What time are you MTB'ing?
I need to get pedaling sometime too.

Going in a bout 10 mins if your keen. Driving to Marsden valley & riding / vomiting to top of bandicoot & coming down the new track.

[NordieBoy]

I dunno. Isn't riding dangerous?

[Padmei]

I dunno. Isn't riding dangerous?

If you mean dangerous like blowing a fufu valve groveling to the top of an hour+ climb then yeah you're right. I'm so stuffed now I can't even look at my motos.

Whats Maunga like today? Maybe we should do an evening ride to the top now daylite savings has arrived? I haven't been up since I don't know when.

[NordieBoy]

If you mean dangerous like blowing a fufu valve groveling to the top of an hour+ climb then yeah you're right. I'm so stuffed now I can't even look at my motos.

Whats Maunga like today? Maybe we should do an evening ride to the top now daylite savings has arrived? I haven't been up since I don't know when.

You'll be able to see what it was like in an hour or so...
As an aside, YouTube now allows 15min vids.



This isn't that long however...

It took me an hour and a half from the dam gate to the summit and back.

The track is in pretty good condition really.

[NordieBoy]

Here it is...
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[Woodman]

I'm heading up the Maungatapu at 10:00 with the video camera and a gorillapod to have a go at getting some more betterer footage.

Pretty sure a group of gorillas is a troupe. A pod is a group of whales, and I'm sure you aren't going up the maungatap with some whales?. Gorillas I understand , I see them up there all the time, but whales naaaaa.

[NordieBoy]

There was a stranded whale up there after the 7 Summits ride...

[Fluffy Cat]

Cool vid dude

[NordieBoy]

It's the time of year for some Wed evening pizza rides again...

[topo]

mmmmmmmmmmmm Pizza:niceone:

[JATZ]

mmmmmmmmmmmm Pizza:niceone:

You took the words right out of my mouth Topo :yes:

Must fix clutch on the DR first though :facepalm: unless I can grab the DR from the shed :blink:, in which case we'll be there on the DR's :D

[NordieBoy]

Tomorrow probably isn't a good choice of evening to start though...

[Woodman]

It's the time of year for some Wed evening pizza rides again...

Yeah I love flat round food.

[Padmei]

Hmmmm Wed nites mtb ride nite... Can we do another nite?

[Padmei]

Anyon know of any welding courses in Nelson. NMIT do one but started in June for 10 weeks. is this the one you did Jatz? Will does Waimea do one for niteschool?

[JATZ]

Anyon know of any welding courses in Nelson. NMIT do one but started in June for 10 weeks. is this the one you did Jatz? Will does Waimea do one for niteschool?

yes.....:yes:

[Padmei]

Any good?

ftcr

[JATZ]

Any good?

ftcr

Yes.....:yes:





:D

[NordieBoy]

So anyone else looking to accidentally be up St Arnaud way tomorrow about 1pm?

[Woodman]

So anyone else looking to accidentally be up St Arnaud way tomorrow about 1pm?

If I decide I only would only like half of my house then yes.

So no.

[JATZ]

Yeah Nah......:facepalm:

BTW that facepalm smiley seems to be popular these days :yes:

See the 750/800 thread......

[Padmei]

KLR's here if you want it Jatz. Or Topo for that matter if your bikes off the road feel free to take it for a spin.

[Padmei]

Jeez looks like everyone's doing the cool rides at the mo. My potter around the moutere today is very pipe & slippers in comparison.

Williams road is quite a cool lil road tho.

[NordieBoy]

Is Schmidty coming?

[Padmei]

Nah got whanau here & not inspired to do any real riding at the mo:violin:. When I get my mojo back I'll be in for a good ride.

[JATZ]

Williams road is quite a cool lil road tho.

And it's got a cooool name too :yes:


Nah got whanau here & not inspired to do any real riding at the mo:violin:. When I get my mojo back I'll be in for a good ride.

How long's your mojo away for ? We be heading for lake Sumner soon, as soon as the clutch is sorted. Goin camping seein as how it's warming up a bit.
Thanks for the offer of Gonzo but.......

[CrazyFrog]

Yippee, I've got a roadie coming up too :wings:
Hmmmm, Mavora Lakes to Walter Peak, Queenstown, backtrack to Nevis Rd, Cromwell, Wanaka, Haast, Jackson River, Hokitika, Lake Moana backroads, Lake Hochstetter, Reefton, Waitahu River, Maruia Saddle, and finish with a quick squirt over Braeburn and Porika. Yee f..kn-Ha!:woohoo:

Might need an ass transplant after all that though.:shit:

[Woodman]

hanging out for a long one myself soon.

probarbly do the Big river and back in a day via all the fgood gravelly bits some time in the next few weeks.

Will be a week day though. Early start. last time took 11ish hours.


P.S. The fruit and vege thread got pointless drivelled today.

[Taz]

Typical. That's because the mods of this forum have no clues. Not one of them knows anything about Adv riding......

[umopom]

[QUOTE=Woodman;1129874490]hanging out for a long one myself soon.

probarbly do the Big river and back in a day via all the fgood gravelly bits some time in the next few weeks.

Will be a week day though. Early start. last time took 11ish hours.

Might be up for that if you want some company - some midweek days are OK with me.
Cheers
JC

[Woodman]

[QUOTE=Woodman;1129874490]hanging out for a long one myself soon.

probarbly do the Big river and back in a day via all the fgood gravelly bits some time in the next few weeks.

Will be a week day though. Early start. last time took 11ish hours.

Might be up for that if you want some company - some midweek days are OK with me.
Cheers
JC

No worries, I will keep in touch. My next day off is at least the 14th so it will be after that.

[Padmei]

I'm gonna tootle overto Anatori on Sunday if anyone wants to join me. At this stage I'm happy to cruise along the gravel roads & get a feel for the place. As I've still got baldish tyres I prob won't get onto the beach. Of course my ride will be centred around a coffee stop somewhere.

[Taz]

Booking the plane tickets now.........

[Padmei]

You only get one visit a year sorry - maybe next year.:sunny:

[XF650]

[QUOTE=Padmei; Of course my ride will be centred around a coffee stop somewhere.[/QUOTE]

Sounds like you & MarkS are peas from the same pod

[NordieBoy]

Only one coffee stop?

[JATZ]

God and courier willing I'll be there on the Big :yes: other wise I've been offered the little DR, which should go reeeeal well down the beach and through the sea and up the dunes :innocent:
Ya better get hold of your cobber over at the golden nugget Nordie, warn them we comming :shit:

[Woodman]

:bye::bye::bye::bye::bye::bye::bye::bye::bye::bye:

have fun.

ftcr