Nelson Rideouts - Where next? [Archive] - Page 16

Padmei

3rd February 2011, 19:41

The Slip Inn at Havelock used to do a cheap pizza & beer combo one night of the week. Not too much further from Pelorus after a Maungatapu ride.

I think Havelock is a bit too far for a school nite. Are the Motueakeans & Richmondites keen oncoming over? If so then I think maybe Wairoa Gorge or somewhere close to that - a few more options food wise that way.

Going for a crooze over the Maungatapu after The Crowd Goes Wild.

Just to test the seat of course...

I just went for a crooze over the Whangamoas. It was really nice just riding - you know what I mean -just the bike & the road, warm breeze, mellow exhaust note as the soundtrack. Just great.

JATZ

3rd February 2011, 20:10

I think Havelock is a bit too far for a school nite. Are the Motueakeans & Richmondites keen oncoming over? If so then I think maybe Wairoa Gorge or somewhere close to that - a few more options food wise that way.

Heaven forbid you should stay out late on a school night :facepalm:

I'm up for a cruze over to the Slip inn, it's been a while since I had some of thier mussle chowder :drool:

Woodman

3rd February 2011, 20:20

I just went for a crooze over the Whangamoas. It was really nice just riding - you know what I mean -just the bike & the road, warm breeze, mellow exhaust note as the soundtrack. Just great.

I am hearing ya there man. Think I may be a convert to relaxed cruisy riding, thinking of even getting ghey tyes on the beast.

Heaven forbid you should stay out late on a school night :facepalm:

I'm up for a cruze over to the Slip inn, it's been a while since I had some of thier mussle chowder :drool:

Could be up for his too, maungatap over an Whangas back, but not Wednesday next week. Mind you Wairoa gorge sounds ok too.

Padmei

3rd February 2011, 20:38

Heaven forbid you should stay out late on a school night :facepalm:

Yeah well after getting pulled over by the cops on Monday, with a Brethy bus full of the family & getting told off for driving too slow on the open road, I'm not feeling as bad ass as usual.

Slipin it is. What nite is late nite there?

NordieBoy

3rd February 2011, 21:14

Just got back.

35W headlights rule!
If you keep the revs up.
And don't really need to see much.

That's the closest I've come to coming several croppers on a ride.
The front and back were deflecting off the edges of rocks as I wasn't seeing them as clearly as usual. The DR is much more stable in this regard with the extra weight.

cooneyr

4th February 2011, 06:33

.....35W headlights rule!
If you keep the revs up.
And don't really need to see much.....

You've just to to ride faster to make better use of the stiffer suspension - oh wait :facepalm:

NordieBoy

4th February 2011, 08:26

You've just to to ride faster to make better use of the stiffer suspension - oh wait :facepalm:

Faster?
Not with 13psi and a 100 section rear tyre.
My mountain bike has a wider tyre.

Can't wait to get a 120 on the back and a proper 90 width on the front.

JATZ

4th February 2011, 19:21

Orrrr......
I'm going for a proper ride on saturday, I'll be leaving home about 8 on saturday, passing through Nelson about 8:30 ish
All welcome :yes: Might even find some where for a late on the way home

Just been in the shed swapping wheels, so I got some properish knobblies, might need them :blink:
Change of plan.... leaving Mariri at 10:00.
heading through NSN a bit after that.

NordieBoy

4th February 2011, 21:04

Just been in the shed swapping wheels, so I got some properish knobblies, might need them :blink:
Change of plan.... leaving Mariri at 10:00.
heading through NSN a bit after that.

Drop in when you get here. Not before though. That'd be silly.

umopom

4th February 2011, 21:24

Just been in the shed swapping wheels, so I got some properish knobblies, might need them :blink:
Change of plan.... leaving Mariri at 10:00.
heading through NSN a bit after that.

Wot you got in mind? 10:30 ish in Nelson sounds civilised!
Cheers
JC

JATZ

5th February 2011, 03:23

Drop in when you get here. Not before though. That'd be silly.

Will do...

Wot you got in mind? 10:30 ish in Nelson sounds civilised!
Cheers
JC

Do you want us to wait anywhere ? or will we just see you along the road ? We'll be going around Tahuna way.

umopom

5th February 2011, 07:24

Will do...

Do you want us to wait anywhere ? or will we just see you along the road ? We'll be going around Tahuna way.

If your poppin to Fran's then there is prob best - around 10:30 - if I'm not there don't wait.
Cheers
JC

JATZ

5th February 2011, 08:22

...........:niceone:

umopom

5th February 2011, 18:18

...........:niceone:

Very very :niceone: :niceone: great day - wife not impressed that I was squelching in my boots and we hadn't been through any fords!!
Must do it again soon.
Thanks JATZ
JC

JATZ

5th February 2011, 18:34

Very very :niceone: :niceone: great day - wife not impressed that I was squelching in my boots and we hadn't been through any fords!!
Must do it again soon.
Thanks JATZ
JC

Yeah... bit of a warm one today.
I've wanted to do that one for a while,despite the small technical issues it was a good day. I did'nt take any pics 'cause the SD card was not put back in the camera :facepalm: Hopefully Nordie will be along shortly with some pictographs
Next time we go from the Penzance end :yes: :gob:

cooneyr

5th February 2011, 20:07

.....Next time we go from the Penzance end :yes: :gob:

Oooh keen to hear more about this one if you were where I think you were.

Woodman

5th February 2011, 20:11

Oooh keen to hear more about this one if you were where I think you were.

yes me too. been meaning to go up there myself one day, if you were where I think you were too

NordieBoy

5th February 2011, 20:55

That was fun.
Smelly but fun.

As I got home I realised I havn't done a proper adventure ride with the new bars on the DR.
This would have been a really good test :scooter:

Not many photos as the riding was a bit time consuming...

Ready to go...
Topo, Jatz, Umopom & NordieBoy...
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20110205%20Worlds%20End/slides/20110205-104429.jpg

Half way up the Maungatapu Jatz decides to strip the DR down and rebuild it...
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20110205%20Worlds%20End/slides/20110205-113752.jpg

Planed the head, gave the cylinder a quick hone and we were on our way.

Warewolf dropped in for a visit too.

http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20110205%20Worlds%20End/slides/20110205-114529.jpg

Just over the summit and Jatz also decided he didn't like the new right rear blinker either...

Umopom and I both got wasp stings. Him on his manly chest and for me it was just a pain in the neck.

Topo also killed a blinker but just from DRZ vibration. Get those wheels balanced!

From Elaine Bay over to Penzance from the summit...
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20110205%20Worlds%20End/slides/20110205-144019.jpg
Wouldn't want to do that in the morning or within a few days of rain. The green moss covered clay would be lethal.

http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20110205%20Worlds%20End/slides/20110205-151518.jpg

http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20110205%20Worlds%20End/slides/20110205-152330.jpg

Cool tree. Jatz decided he just had to hug it...
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20110205%20Worlds%20End/slides/20110205-152630.jpg

Nothing on the bike is sharp and/or hot near this area. Only thing I can think of is gorse inside my sock :facepalm:
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20110205%20Worlds%20End/slides/20110205-181510.jpg
I didn't even know it'd happened until I had a shower and it started stinging like crazy.

Umo's rear tyre hasn't even got any Padmei km's left in it. It's as bald as, well, Padmei.

I want to do this track the other way. In a dry spell. On the DR.

JATZ

6th February 2011, 06:49

Oooh keen to hear more about this one if you were where I think you were.

yes me too. been meaning to go up there myself one day, if you were where I think you were too

Yip.... Elaine Bay to Penzance track :2thumbsup:

I would say it was rough :yes: and would be treacherous heading down into Penzance if it was even slightly damp. Come to think of it.... all the rocky bits would be interesting when wet
O.K. on a big bike for an experienced rider, I will head back through at some stage 'cause MrsJatz wants to have a look, and I'll get some pics of the gnarlier bits :shit:
This is just my opinion, Topo will be along soon to tell us it was nothing and he'd happily ride a unicycle through there, with bald a tyre :blink: ( and he probly could too)
Even the ride out from Penzance on the seal is a stunner.

NordieBoy

6th February 2011, 07:46

Even the ride out from Penzance on the seal is a stunner.
Some of the corners have loose stuff on them though :facepalm:

Don't like front wheel drifts.

topo

6th February 2011, 08:23

Topo will be along soon to tell us it was nothing and he'd happily ride a unicycle through there, with bald a tyre :blink: ( and he probly could too)
Even the ride out from Penzance on the seal is a stunner.

ya know i've tried to ride one of those unicycle thingys - f_ckn impossibe they are!!!

I'd personally be happy to ride the GSPD through the Penzance at the moment, but even the slightest hint of moisture and i'd probably pull the pin due to the greasy clay/slime on the penzance end.

Had a great ride guys, first ride that i've just cruzed along in ages rather than being in a rush - really must do it more often.

JATZ

6th February 2011, 10:53

Hey Nordie !!

Y'know how you nearly caught me going up the Whangas yesterday.....

well I discovered today the throttle cam wasn't put back together proper :facepalm:
so I couldn't get full throttle :Pokey:
I thought it didn't feel right for the last 1/4 turn :shit:

Woodman

6th February 2011, 11:47

Cool, I wanna go up there too:crybaby:

Why is it that t he only picture that i can see is of Nordies foot ?

NordieBoy

6th February 2011, 14:36

Why is it that t he only picture that i can see is of Nordies foot ?

It's the only important one.

Padmei

6th February 2011, 17:03

Hmphhh... That ride looked like it sucked - in fact all you guys suck too

bye bye you pack of suckfacers

NordieBoy

6th February 2011, 18:57

Hmphhh... That ride looked like it sucked - in fact all you guys suck too

bye bye you pack of suckfacers

You could pretend you were on it. We won't tell.

How much of your weekend was spent lying in the river though?

Padmei

6th February 2011, 19:06

You could pretend you were on it. We won't tell.

How much of your weekend was spent lying in the river though?

Most.

You guys happen to lie in any rivers?

JATZ

6th February 2011, 19:08

Hmphhh... That ride looked like it sucked - in fact all you guys suck too

bye bye you pack of suckfacers

It's o.k. padders..... you can tag along on the next one. :yes:
Mrs J wants to have a look and piglet will probly want to stick his snout in too :shutup:

Fluffy Cat

6th February 2011, 19:31

Envy......looks like you had a great time......more envy:angry:.

Willdat?

6th February 2011, 19:42

I'm mucho jealous! Birthday today was fun today though :woohoo:

I reckon I might have the DR running in time for winter....and then I have a fighting chance of killing it before next summer :violin:

Does anyone know if you can purchase coloured wiring ie Green/black in smallish lengths (or longer ones I guess)? Planning to tidy up wiring, do some minor cosmetic tidy ups (for $0 invested), and then take to Vin Orr for final tune (the cosmetics/wiring is planned so it doesn't look like he'd be wasting his time :love:

Woodman

6th February 2011, 19:44

It's the only important one.

Both feet are impotant

Padmei

6th February 2011, 20:03

Both feet are impotant

Well yes I spose you could say that. Luckily they don't have to stand up all the time then isn't it...

Anyway enough of this shit. I'm going riding next Saturday & I wanted to go back to ANatori way on the kLR. I have to be back at 5pm. Any of you suck faces wanna go you're welcome. Over& out

FFS Nordie can you fixthisspacebar?

I'mtired &grumpynow.

warewolf

6th February 2011, 20:10

Yep the Maungatapu is alotta fun right now.:woohoo: You can tell it doesn't see much twin-track vehicle use any more. Wish I coulda carried on with youse fellahs.

Does anyone know if you can purchase coloured wiring ie Green/black in smallish lengths (or longer ones I guess)?Single-colour wire is widely available off the reel at places like Jaycar and probably auto-electrical suppliers like Youngs. Repco? I don't have a source for the twin coloured stuff used for a lot of OEM wiring, but I'd like one.

I have some that you are welcome to pilfer if you only need small amounts. Some is on small reels and other stuff has been scavenged eg I have the wiring loom from a PC because it's a whole heap of different colours in ~400mm lengths.

It is an excellent idea to follow/replicate the original colours as it will make life easier for the next person that looks at it... which could be you.

NordieBoy

6th February 2011, 20:13

Both feet are impotant

I use mine for walking.

What do you use yours for?

NordieBoy

6th February 2011, 20:15

Anatori sounds good.

Dakar dreams time again is it?

alane

6th February 2011, 22:05

Does anyone know if you can purchase coloured wiring ie Green/black in smallish lengths (or longer ones I guess)? Planning to tidy up wiring, do some minor cosmetic tidy ups (for $0 invested), and then take to Vin Orr for final tune (the cosmetics/wiring is planned so it doesn't look like he'd be wasting his time :love:[/QUOTE]

Nip down to the excellent rubish/recycling shop you have in Nelson.Might even get a near whole bike for a couple of bucks.:yes:

Got a good sheepskin seatcover for a $ when I was there.:woohoo:

XF650

7th February 2011, 09:34

231220
The GS attracted attention wherever I stopped, incl some kids who asked if it had been in the war. It even got to see the sun set on Mt Cook on Thurs night, which would have been way more romantic with the previous German I had given a lift...

231222
This bird hitched a ride from Inungahua to Reefton. I knew I'd (regretfully) hit it but assumed it had gone under my wheels. Carefully extracted it & was last seen running towards the Reefton Lotto shop.

Was working at the start of the Glenroy Run Sat morning & owner has agreed to an adv ride up the Valley. He owes me a favour & would follow as support vehicle if required. Trail bikes go up there a lot so would suit light adv bikes, but best before end of March while crossings are low. 5 hour round trip ex Murchison in 4WD (probably quicker on bikes) with option of over-nighting in hut. Anyone interested?

NordieBoy

7th February 2011, 09:52

The GS attracted attention wherever I stopped, incl some kids who asked if it had been in the war.
The wars, yes. The war, no.

Was working at the start of the Glenroy Run Sat morning & owner has agreed to an adv ride up the Valley. He owes me a favour & would follow as support vehicle if required. Trail bikes go up there a lot so would suit light adv bikes, but best before end of March while crossings are low. 5 hour round trip ex Murchison in 4WD (probably quicker on bikes) with option of overnighting in hut. Anyone interested?

Maybe :corn::scooter:

cooneyr

7th February 2011, 09:53

....Was working at the start of the Glenroy Run Sat morning & owner has agreed to an adv ride up the Valley. He owes me a favour & would follow as support vehicle if required. Trail bikes go up there a lot so would suit light adv bikes, but best before end of March while crossings are low. 5 hour round trip ex Murchison in 4WD (probably quicker on bikes) with option of overnighting in hut. Anyone interested?

Somewhere new. Count me in if "you get the dates right". Was wondering about that as an alternative to Maruia Saddle for the northern DB. I might even have an "appropriate" bike soon :msn-wink:

Padmei

7th February 2011, 11:06

So what about fat bikes? Can't they playor is it too steep etc?

BTW Schmidts back to its' usual state

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/Schmidt/258.jpg

Once again thanks for bringing it up.

For those interested I found the gearbox had lost 200mlsof it's 800ml oil. That's not so bad but the vibration that was starting up was worrying.

Anyway the ride maybe quite cool. Where is Glenroy?

XF650

7th February 2011, 15:47

So what about fat bikes? Can't they playor is it too steep etc?

Anyway the ride maybe quite cool. Where is Glenroy?

I think the issue is more "deepness" than steepness. How high is ya snorkel? Real mountain sand flies too.
You pass the Glenroy turn off between Maruia Saddle & Six Mile.

JATZ

7th February 2011, 16:27

I think the issue is more "deepness" than steepness. How high is ya snorkel? Real mountain sand flies too.
You pass the Glenroy turn off between Maruia Saddle & Six Mile.

Count us in definitely, depending on dates. We've been in a couple of times in the 4wd and would like to do it on bikes.
Some of the river crossings are a bit bouldery, and some bits of track too. Probly be in for a bit of a camp out too.:yes:

alane

7th February 2011, 18:46

Was working at the start of the Glenroy Run Sat morning & owner has agreed to an adv ride up the Valley. He owes me a favour & would follow as support vehicle if required. Trail bikes go up there a lot so would suit light adv bikes, but best before end of March while crossings are low. 5 hour round trip ex Murchison in 4WD (probably quicker on bikes) with option of over-nighting in hut. Anyone interested?[/QUOTE]

Went so far up that valley a few years ago till I got stuck in a bog:shit: & also went down the Maitakaitaki to Tutaki sth/Mole rd wich comes out near Breaburne track.
Heading up the valley past Six mile,there is a short road that goes to the left.(Can,t find the name)
Thats where the track starts,but you have to cross private property & cross the Maitakaitaki to get out.

JATZ

7th February 2011, 19:01

Went so far up that valley a few years ago till I got stuck in a bog:shit: & also went down the Maitakaitaki to Tutaki sth/Mole rd wich comes out near Breaburne track.
Heading up the valley past Six mile,there is a short road that goes to the left.(Can,t find the name)
Thats where the track starts,but you have to cross private property & cross the Maitakaitaki to get out.

Is that the road just past horse terrace bridge gorge thingy ?
AFAIK permission from the land holder can be hard to get, but I could be proved wrong. Also the Matakitaki is not the easiest river to get accross, but I'd give it a go :shit:

Woodman

7th February 2011, 20:39

If dates suit I,m in. Oh wait the klr is now a road bike. Fcuk it I'm in.

cooneyr

7th February 2011, 20:42

Plug (for those of you who remember him) and I had a look at crossing the Maitakaitaki just after new years back in 07. Way to deep and bouldery. Found another track along the side but don't think we went to it's end. Apparently there is a bridge near Matakitaki Station and the topo maps show the possibility of tracks along the true right i.e. if we could link it all up then can use the bridge to cross. Again would be another good addition to the northern DB1k if we can make it work. Farmer was out bailing hay and was more than happy for us to have a look around.

Cheers R

alane

7th February 2011, 23:07

Is that the road just past horse terrace bridge gorge thingy ?
AFAIK permission from the land holder can be hard to get, but I could be proved wrong. Also the Matakitaki is not the easiest river to get accross, but I'd give it a go :shit:

MMMMMM!!!!!! -----Forgotten JUST where the road is now. :rolleyes:
But the river crossing was an adrenalin pumper alright. Two of us (f650 & a R80 basic.) We helped each other in the swift current(went across on a big angle) And ,as Ryan said ,big boulders. Adding to that ,darkness was falling.:shit:

Padmei

9th February 2011, 19:39

Went for a nice ride today - To the gate at Rainbow, called into DOC & found out the Porika is still closed after trees down & the slip. I will call Transpower in the next few days & find out if they are gonna rpair it. I went to Rotoroa & started going up from that side but quite big bouldery rocks at the bottom so turned around.

Did the Braeburn - freshly gravelled so a bit marbly.

Wasn't exactly hot up at the Lakes but nice & warm coming home. I saw a bunch of guys heading to the Rainbow from St Arnuad - all different bikes but not like hire bikes.

NordieBoy

11th February 2011, 15:28

So when's this Anatori/dunes raid happening?

Eddieb

11th February 2011, 16:02

Ally67

11th February 2011, 16:25

You suck for having such cool riding areas right on your doorstep.

:nya: :bleh:

Box'a'bits

11th February 2011, 17:26

You suck for having such cool riding areas right on your doorstep.
Whick all sequies quite nicely into a mini NIIOTS run we plan for the next 2 weeks. :wings: Would love to hook up with you guys if possible. I’ll be riding with MarkS & possibly GPSMan. :drinkup:

In brief, we are coming down to ride Clarence River Reserve, but taking in some of the other sights.

Loose schedule is to take the 8 am Bluebridge ferry Friday the 25th Feb, have a quick lunch and gas up in Blenheim before heading over Taylor Pass to the start of the Molesworth. Stay Friday night & Saturday night in Hamner Springs or Kaikoura, so we don't have to carry all our gear into the Clarence Reserve on Saturday.

Early departure on Sat morning for Clarence River Reserve.

Sunday north via the Rainbow Rd & a late lunch at St Arnaud (nice coffee). Then over the Porika (if its been re-opened) and the Braeburn Track to staying at Reefton for Sunday night and Monday night.

Monday would be a loop from Reefton, taking in to New Creek to Denniston out to Westport, the Big River & Waitohu River.

Tuesday would be back over the Braeburn and Porika then up via various back roads through Nelson over the Maungatapu track then via Havelock /Queen Charlotte Dr to Picton to catch the 7pm sailing back to Wellywood.

Who's keen....

NordieBoy

11th February 2011, 17:39

I dunno...

Any rivers along the way to fall off in?

JATZ

11th February 2011, 18:47

So when's this Anatori/dunes raid happening?

I'm out this weekend..... gotta work sat a.m. then put the 350 back together and supervise piglet, putting his back together, then get some fish for the freezer on sunday:woohoo:
Have a good ride chaps
Not sure about the Porika RSNUT... we had to physicaly drag the little bikes up the slip to get through the other weekend. It may have changed by now though as it's a popular track.

Padmei

11th February 2011, 19:14

So when's this Anatori/dunes raid happening?

Dunno about hitting the dunes now - my hearts not really in it:violin:. It may well turn into a work trip as i'm gonna call in & see some friends in Takakaka so will just do the lone wolf thing tomm.

BTW I'm still sulking about missing out on the ride last weekend - suckfaces

NordieBoy

11th February 2011, 19:48

May just have a play around Hori Bay and Mt Duppa way on the TT then.
Do some mapping of the trails a bit closer to home and get some more confidence in the bike.

warewolf

11th February 2011, 19:52

txt me if you are riding ex-Nelson for a couple of hours. Gotta get out on the bike again!

Fluffy Cat

11th February 2011, 21:10

Same here let us know if you are out and about. Only have 8l tank range at the moment.:facepalm:

umopom

11th February 2011, 21:28

something for the NADS to try next time out??

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madmartin

12th February 2011, 02:24

Hey guys, recently got myself an XR650 and i'm keen to get out on some adventure rides anywhere round nelson with some others, working shifts so heading out and about during the week as well as some weekends, anyone keen to do some rides in the semi gnarley stuff text me on 0274390450, cheers

NordieBoy

12th February 2011, 05:38

How about 10am departure from my place (8 North Rd) to have a look up Mt Duppa?
No idea what's up there really but you should be able to almost get back to Hira.

Steep Rd at the beginning of the Hori Bay road is cool at the moment too as a starter...

Padmei

12th February 2011, 07:42

I'll join you guys, Looks cloudy over the hill at the mo& can't be arsed going too far.
See youat chez Nordie.

Padmei

12th February 2011, 07:45

Now it's fricking raining:facepalm:

NordieBoy

12th February 2011, 07:49

Just about stopped now though...

Jenni has just headed off to Dunners for a week to "return" a student and the forcast is for rain on and off for the next few days :(

Padmei

12th February 2011, 08:10

Just about stopped now though...

Jenni has just headed off to Dunners for a week to "return" a student and the forcast is for rain on and off for the next few days :(

How long has she had it for? I'm not sure of the time allowed for full refund. She should just stand there in the shop till either they refund the money or at least get an exchange.

NordieBoy

12th February 2011, 08:52

I'm hoping for a refund.

Padmei

12th February 2011, 14:04

ouch step ouch step ouch

NordieBoy

12th February 2011, 14:07

Padmei! What's wrong? What happened? :devil2:

That shall be known henceforth as the "Gorse and Gorser" ride...

Left just after 10:00 got home 15:00.

Steep Rd (not all the way), Middle Rd out Hori Bay way then Mt Duppa for Last Rd, The road off Last Rd, The Old Wangamoa Highway.

The idea was sound.
Take every left branch and you should end up back at the entrance in a day or two :D

That was very fun :niceone:

Went onto reserve at the Wangamoa Summit on the way back.

Thanks guys :woohoo:

Padmei

12th February 2011, 14:35

I had my first off on tarseal as you well know.
We got onto the old Whangamoa rd - which is an abandoned piece of tarseal road adjacent to the highway they used to use before installing a nice straight bit.

They used touse it for car hillclimbs & also motorcycle ones ( if you did it 3 times you could get your licence for the port races). It's agreat piece of empty road to practise cornering
I roared off while Fluffy & Nordie were chatting & was having a great time making full use of the road untilI went into a corner & before my mind could register what was happening I was sliding across the road.
People have described that sickening sound of metal on tarseal & now I know what it sounds like.

I quickly got up afraid the boys might ride into my bike however Nordie used his superhuman reactions & went around me.

Luckily there was no damage to the bike - crashbars & handlebar end took it all & all I ended up with was a slightly twisted ankle & bit of graze on the knee-hardly worth a mention really.

All I can say is "Lets hear it for body armour:woohoo:"

A great ride tho. The KLR went excellently well & we found some more dead end tracks into gorse we hadn't ridden before:yes:

Woodman

12th February 2011, 16:23

How long has she had it for? I'm not sure of the time allowed for full refund. She should just stand there in the shop till either they refund the money or at least get an exchange.

An exchange student ??:killingme. Was that intentional?

Glad you escaped your road trash ok. Not a nice feeling.

BTW is that front headlight mounty bit that we talked about amongst all your spare klr parts?? If you haven't got it I have another plan for the headlight.
I got the bike in a zillion bits at the moment and am intending on fixing all those little unimportant but nevertheless slightly annoying bent/broken/trail repaired things that still function perfectly but are not quite perfect anymore.

NordieBoy

12th February 2011, 18:24

Mt Duppa and surroundings...
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Fluffy Cat

12th February 2011, 18:36

Hehe...cool vid.
The mighty 450 has not got to reserve yet.....so it does quite well on that 8 liter tank....or are there some magical properties to Gorse?. Riding in gorse improves mileage!!!.
We are quite literally sitting on/in a gold mine...the Arabs of the southern hemisphere!!!!.\$$$$$$$:shit::yes:.

NordieBoy

12th February 2011, 18:54

Well we did only do about 100km.

We are quite literally sitting on/in a gold mine...the Arabs of the southern hemisphere!!!!.\$$$$$$$:shit::yes:.

How much would the Scots pay now?

:D

Fluffy Cat

12th February 2011, 19:10

Get in with the program dude.......
Put a sprigg of gorse in your tank and improve mileage!!!!. Alternatively place a sprigg of gorse anywhere on your bike and improve mileage!!!!!.
Just pay me money.......makes you slimmer to.....yippeeee!!!!.

Fluffy Cat

12th February 2011, 19:24

Padmei if you need a Talk Wench let me know.
I like English. English is grate.

Padmei

12th February 2011, 21:59

Padmei if you need a Talk Wench let me know.
I like English. English is grate.

Most English I know are pricks...

Fluffy Cat

12th February 2011, 22:02

Ow!...you prick me?.

Padmei

12th February 2011, 22:04

No coookie boy, gorse prick you -prick me all over too

NordieBoy

13th February 2011, 10:37

Wow.
That bit on Slaters Rd near the Wangamoa Summit at the skid site where we turned back to look at the water reservoir is only 200m from where we got to on the Mt Duppa roads.

In the vid where I say "left or right" if we could have got through the left then it would come out at SH6 and also loops back and possibly connects with the Lost Highway.

I'm going to fill up the TT and go back for a look at some of the bits we missed this arvo.

NordieBoy

13th February 2011, 16:28

Well that was even gorserer.

I finished off the rest of the tracks and also went along some a bit further than yesterday.

Did the run up past the start of the Mt Duppa walk and also found a bit off the Lost Highway that may link to the "left or right" bit.
I went up top to that bit and went left for a bit but would need help to get further.

A good machete and a hand saw would clean some of the tracks up quite well.

Off to get me some fush 'n chups now.

junkmanjoe

13th February 2011, 16:48

dats a bit of a story, lots of bits in there mate.. 2 fush 4 me bro..

NordieBoy

13th February 2011, 16:53

Chur bro.

CrazyFrog

13th February 2011, 16:55

Went up the Mangatapu this morn, good ride, but came home 4 hours later covered in blood.
Her indoors says "Oh no, WTF happened to you????"
I turned around and she saw the hindquarters of a deer strapped to my back.:woohoo:

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb424/waimiha-kid/IMG_5127.jpg

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb424/waimiha-kid/IMG_5128.jpg

They really are too heavy to pack out on a bike, let alone drag a kilometer out of the scrubby gully wearing mx gear.
Bit of a bugger, forgot to talk my camera for the headshot, a nice 8 pt stag.

Now THAT'S what I call adventure riding.

Mmmmm, venison backstraps and leg steaks for the freezer.

NordieBoy

13th February 2011, 18:08

How fast were you going?

:shit:

Normally they run away before you get close.

:D

I only get to pick up motorbike parts...

Padmei

13th February 2011, 18:57

Umm was that roadkill feral frog?

CrazyFrog

13th February 2011, 19:53

Umm was that roadkill feral frog?

Nope, it was a freshie from the bush. Met a hunter on the track who needed a hand to carry it out. His dogs had bailed it and he killed it with a knife. He was a bit disappointed he didn't catch any pigs. Real kiwi joker that one, not a rough bastard, nice bloke.
Of course the stag was at the bottom of the gully near the creek. Fresh meat is bloody heavy when it's not sitting in a nice poly tray wrapped in cling film and you've gotta haul it up through the scrub, bashing through gorse, manuka, and the like.

Fluffy Cat

13th February 2011, 19:58

"fresh meat is heavy".......Now you know what my jobs like shifting you joker's around when your having a snooz:blink:.

NordieBoy

13th February 2011, 21:42

So it was you!

I went to sleep on the couch and woke up in the arm chair.

Bastard :angry:

warewolf

13th February 2011, 22:55

CNADS Dads do the Rockytapu

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o20/warewolf885/event/2011/2011-02-13%20Maungatapu/2011-02-13Maunga31a.jpg (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=659725)

Canterbury & Nelson Area Dual-Sporters (Dads Division) do the very rocky Maungatapu.

Padmei

14th February 2011, 06:48

Thanks for the invite guys - you ktm riders are snobby wankers

cooneyr

14th February 2011, 08:22

Thanks for the invite guys - you ktm riders are snobby wankers

:violin: your not snobby enough for us snobby wankers :bleh:

warewolf

14th February 2011, 12:04

Thanks for the invite guys - you ktm riders are snobby wankersWe still haven't gotten over 1938 :ar15:

Night Falcon

14th February 2011, 12:12

Hi people,

I am planning a trip to south island from 4 to 12th March. going to do molesworth and rainbow...you chaps got any cool areas for a 950 and 690 to ride through? is there a track up to farewell spit? any ideas would be appriciated.

cheers in advance
Night Falcon

CrazyFrog

14th February 2011, 18:53

junkmanjoe

14th February 2011, 18:59

Crazy Frog what if the cops pulled you over.......................

arlo arlo wat we hav hea then...............:Police:

well sir there was this reaily big deer...................................:blink:

Eddieb

14th February 2011, 18:59

If I was to turn up at Nelson airport Friday night or Saturday morning would anyone be able to pick me up from the airport, and/or have a spot on a couch available Saturday night?

Night Falcon

14th February 2011, 19:46

PM sent to the snobby KTM brotherhood........:yes:

thanks a billion you da man!
I'm all excited....just got my brother interested in joining us for a breif stint on hes 450 husky, hes got a mate on dr who might be keen....startin to shape up into an interestin week :woohoo:

.....an we're not that snobby once your invited to get to know us :grouphug:

Padmei

14th February 2011, 19:56

If I was to turn up at Nelson airport Friday night or Saturday morning would anyone be able to pick me up from the airport, and/or have a spot on a couch available Saturday night?

You're welcome to stay here Eddie. I can pickyou up & Mrs padmei can find something to drop off to her friend in Wellywood.

Spose you'll want to go for a ride somewhere too?

edit -bring a few shocks & things you have lying aroundas payment.

NordieBoy

14th February 2011, 20:25

I either will, or won't be here sat and sun.

Hey Padmei. There's a DR650 here with a boring colour scheme. Got any poster paints left? :innocent:

Padmei

14th February 2011, 20:27

I either will, or won't be here sat and sun.

Hey Padmei. There's a DR650 here with a boring colour scheme. Got any poster paints left? :innocent:

Well actually I'mlooking at a pack of giraffe glitter stickers right in front of me.

I take it the DR is inthe fortress of soltitude?

warewolf

14th February 2011, 23:03

If I was to turn up at Nelson airport Friday night or Saturday morning would anyone be able to pick me up from the airport, and/or have a spot on a couch available Saturday night?Yeah probably, if you don't get a better offer.

warewolf

14th February 2011, 23:06

Hey Padmei. There's a DR650 here with a boring colour scheme. Got any poster paints left? :innocent:Hopefully he's run out of undercoat grey. :shutup:

(Seems to have run out of spaces.)

warewolf

16th February 2011, 22:32

Normally the 640 runs at about 5.0 - 6.0 L/100km for a-bit-of-everything use. Filled up the other day and recorded 10.2 L/100km... :gob: a new record low! Then I remembered... that tank-full was the beach racing :lol:

Take away the Maungatapu trip and it looks more like 17 L/100km :gob: :gob: :gob: Certainly can pump some fuel through it at WFO. :yes:

NordieBoy

16th February 2011, 22:51

I hit reserve a little earlier than expected after the beaching too.

Not as early as Woody though.

Padmei

17th February 2011, 19:56

Man I wish I still had my GB

The legend of the cafe racer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgpGy8e2Ghc&feature=email)

JATZ

17th February 2011, 20:24

Going for a gentle cruise on Sat arvo if anyones intested.......

Aorere goldfields :yes:

NordieBoy

17th February 2011, 20:43

Could be, could be...

Eddieb

17th February 2011, 21:22

Going for a gentle cruise on Sat arvo if anyones intested.......

Aorere goldfields :yes:

What time Saturday arvo?

If late enough that one could leave Nelson at say 1:45 I could be in.

Woodman

17th February 2011, 21:42

Man I wish I still had my GB

The legend of the cafe racer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgpGy8e2Ghc&feature=email)

Thats weird.

Do you wanna buy my Benelli? its sort of a cafe racer, but its now relegated to under the bench which means it will probly never see the light of day . :bye:

JATZ

18th February 2011, 05:43

What time Saturday arvo?

If late enough that one could leave Nelson at say 1:45 I could be in.

I'l find out if I have to work tomorow morn, if not I could go a bit earlier...... say 9

Eddieb

18th February 2011, 06:37

I'l find out if I have to work tomorow morn, if not I could go a bit earlier...... say 9

Oh well, I can always go somewhere else. My plane doesn't land till 1.

Padmei

18th February 2011, 06:52

Oh well, I can always go somewhere else. My plane doesn't land till 1.

Ithinkhemeans going into work at 9. I thinkI mayevenbe available toride in the avo. Eddie is it ok if Ipick you up on the bike or do you have a bit of gear?

Eddieb

18th February 2011, 06:58

Ithinkhemeans going into work at 9. I thinkI mayevenbe available toride in the avo. Eddie is it ok if Ipick you up on the bike or do you have a bit of gear?

I'm hoping to just have a bag or my panniers that I can strap onto the bike, a minimal amount of extra gear beyond whats required to ride.

Willdat?

18th February 2011, 09:13

Man I wish I still had my GB

The legend of the cafe racer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgpGy8e2Ghc&feature=email)

That video is weird, I wasn't patient enough to watch it through.

Over the summer I had a few rides on my Father in Laws 12,000km GB400 which he has decided to hold on to :tears:

Was really nice, first bike with clip ons and (relatively!) rear set pegs that I've ridden, surprisingly comfortable!

clint640

18th February 2011, 11:31

As per my post in the boxers thread, a burgundy R80 was stolen from Footprints Hostel on the beach front road south of Nelson last night, see here for pics:

http://bmwdog.com/1-24-11KiwiDog.htm

Call the cops if ya see it.

Cheers
Clint

Box'a'bits

18th February 2011, 11:46

Padmei, you're going to have to give it back. The gearbox would be a straight bolt up, but the shock will be way too short...:bleh::bleh:

Padmei

18th February 2011, 16:04

Hmmm I find it most perculiar that someone stole that. A lot of dirt bikes have gone missing over the past year which is understandable due to the type of riders who ride dirt bikes however BMWs????

It'll turn up tho

JATZ

18th February 2011, 17:54

NordieBoy

18th February 2011, 18:31

I'll keep an eye out Clint.... would be nice to catch the thieving scum

Woah.

I read that as "I'll keep an eye out for Clint.... would be nice to catch the thieving scum"

:facepalm:

Padmei

18th February 2011, 18:49

Right......If you Nelson lads wanna go then lemme know what time your heading through Mot and I'll hook up with you :yes:
Late afternoon could work, with a stop in Pohara/Takaka for tea followed by an evening fang over the hill

DidIget yourpostwrong Jatz? If you were planning on going riding in the morning we can organise something over this side- a Maungatapu crossing to christen the DR or sumting.I was thinking it may be quite late to leave for Aorere at 2pm

Eddie, Nordiewhat do you guys want to do?

Padmei

18th February 2011, 18:54

NMCC are havinga bike swapmeet on Sat 26th Feb at Tasman Glass carpark opp Morleys. Nocharge.IwilltakemyKLR bits & pieces in case someone hasa needforthem.

If anyone wants me to keepaneye out foranything let me know.

NordieBoy

18th February 2011, 19:16

Duck Pond, Hori Bay, Maungatapu?

Maungatapu, Hori Bay, Duck Pond?

Padmei

18th February 2011, 19:39

Duck Pond, Hori Bay, Maungatapu?

Maungatapu, Hori Bay, Duck Pond?

If you're happy with that :yes: Eddie what do you want to do?

JATZ

18th February 2011, 19:42

DidIget yourpostwrong Jatz? If you were planning on going riding in the morning we can organise something over this side- a Maungatapu crossing to christen the DR or sumting.I was thinking it may be quite late to leave for Aorere at 2pm

Eddie, Nordiewhat do you guys want to do?

:facepalm:

Y'see, the thing is.... The Aorere doesn't take long to get through, it's the ride there and back that takes the time. How does this sound......?
We will be leaving Mot/Riwaka pub at 3 heading for the Aorerere. Those who want to come too are more than welcome.
No further corespondence will be entered into on the subject....:yes:
unless I change my mind

Have you had a look on trademe for a new spacebar Padders ? Your posts are kinda taxing after several woodys :D

Eddieb

18th February 2011, 19:43

If you're happy with that :yes: Eddie what do you want to do?

I've never done any of those, they sound interesting.

Padmei

18th February 2011, 19:45

I've never done any of those, they sound interesting.

Neverdone the maungatapu?

NordieBoy

18th February 2011, 20:03

136km from home to Devil's Boots Rd.
11.5km of goldfields.
136km back...

I'd rather head off one morning for that one.

Padmei

18th February 2011, 20:12

136km from home to Devil's Boots Rd.
11.5km of goldfields.
136km back...

I'd rather head off one morning for that one.

Good call.I think it would be a better small bike ride too.

Ok what say we get Eddie Dr-ed up & do some more exploring Northwise. Give Steep road a nudge again:yes:

Any other Nads keen? Will- I'll take a tow rope...

warewolf

18th February 2011, 20:15

I'd be up for an afternoon ride - prefer easterly direction since there's a lot less tarseal.

Eddieb

18th February 2011, 20:21

Good call.I think it would be a better small bike ride too.

Ok what say we get Eddie Dr-ed up & do some more exploring Northwise. Give Steep road a nudge again:yes:

Any other Nads keen? Will- I'll take a tow rope...

As long as you don't kill me, remember I'll be on an unfamiliar bike.

Padmei

18th February 2011, 20:30

I'd be up for an afternoon ride - prefer easterly direction since there's a lot less tarseal.

1330at the Barracks(NthRd one)

As long as you don't kill me, remember I'll be on an unfamiliar bike.

Mwahahahaha

I'm still picking gorse out of my fingers after last weekend

NordieBoy

18th February 2011, 22:22

Mwahahahaha

I'm still picking gorse out of my fingers after last weekend

I want a Gerber machete with sawtooth back.

Or a weedeater with blades...

Willdat?

19th February 2011, 02:46

Will- I'll take a tow rope...

Thanks for the offer, I might just go for an adventure push if anyone wants to join me?
Swing by my place around 9 am I think we'll make to Nordie's by 1ish, Mungatapu Saddle maybe 10 am Sunday :woohoo:

Fluffy Cat

19th February 2011, 06:54

So 1330 at Nordies.....small bike ride.

Padmei

19th February 2011, 07:06

So 1330 at Nordies.....small bike ride.

No bigbike ride. The biggest you've got.

Fluffy Cat

19th February 2011, 07:19

Biggest I have at the moment is.....rummaging around..........450 with 8l tank and a bit of gorse in it to improve the mileage sorry meant kage???. Nothing else is available at the mo. So will bug out if ride involves long 100kph sections....to much head shake makes me dizzy:woohoo:.

Padmei

19th February 2011, 07:35

Fluffy Cat

19th February 2011, 08:49

Cool you going to slide down the road again?.:shit:

stjimyth

19th February 2011, 08:51

my name is st jim
i should have said hello a while ago
i live here in nelson and am looking to join in with some people to go on some rides
if youve seen or been on the dusty butt this year im the semi famous::facepalm:one on the f650 with the most entertaining river crossing on video (damit)
i guess im good at hangin onto the bike no matter what
son of alane if youve met him as well

i rode down the mangatapu the other day as far as the downhill washout with the blue cable exposed and was wonderin how much further you can go:scooter:

a new journey or road would be great thanks

NordieBoy

19th February 2011, 09:45

i rode down the mangatapu the other day as far as the downhill washout with the blue cable exposed and was wonderin how much further you can go:scooter:

a new journey or road would be great thanks

1:30pm at 8 North Rd and we'll find out how much further :D:scooter:

stjimyth

19th February 2011, 10:44

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JATZ

19th February 2011, 21:39

We found gorse too :yes:

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/SAM_0486.jpg

Eddieb

20th February 2011, 08:14

Had a good ride onthe newsteed over the maungatapu yesterday, thanks guys.

I'm sure Nordie willhave somepics, and a new bloodykeyboard for padmei.

NordieBoy

20th February 2011, 09:07

Good Maungatapu ride. We may even get on TV :woohoo:

Good dinner too :corn:

stjimyth

20th February 2011, 09:10

thanks guys for a great ride and some edumoocation:yes:

clint640

21st February 2011, 16:48

They found that beemer, so don't shoot the rider if you see it now! thanks for keeping an eye out everybody.

Cheers
Clint

Eddieb

21st February 2011, 17:49

They found that beemer, so don't shoot the rider if you see it now! thanks for keeping an eye out everybody.

Cheers
Clint

Good news

I looked under Padmei's tarpaulin but it wasn't there.

NordieBoy

21st February 2011, 18:04

I looked under Padmei's tarpaulin but it wasn't there.

Oh god no!
Tell me you didn't look under the tarp!

:shit:

NordieBoy

21st February 2011, 18:04

Sorry :shutup:

I always get tarp and kilt mixed up.

warewolf

21st February 2011, 18:32

Don't go posting any padmei-up-tarp photos either :sick:

Box'a'bits

21st February 2011, 19:01

Don't go posting any padmei-up-tarp photos either :sick:
We've already seen Woodman's vision of his bum cheeks over on ADVrider. :sick::sick::sick:

Eddieb

21st February 2011, 21:57

A couple of pics from the Maungatapu.

Waihou Thumper

22nd February 2011, 05:11

A couple of pics from the Maungatapu.

Nordies house looks quite nice.......
No air conditioning? Well, it aint needed really is it? :)

Padmei

22nd February 2011, 06:36

Nordies house looks quite nice.......
No air conditioning? Well, it aint needed really is it? :)

You should have seen it before he started working on it

NordieBoy

22nd February 2011, 08:11

Plenty of firewood once I get it off the chimney.

Padmei

22nd February 2011, 18:49

Hey I've got a new phone and I'm surfing on it. The space. Bar even works. My eyes feel. Very squinty tho.

Waihou Thumper

22nd February 2011, 19:19

Hey I've got a new phone and I'm surfing on it. The space. Bar even works. My eyes feel. Very squinty tho.

No worries mate, we will set up a 'getpaddyakeyboardfund' :) shouldn't take long....we are generous buggers..:yes:

NordieBoy

22nd February 2011, 19:35

No worries mate, we will set up a 'getpaddyakeyboardfund' :) shouldn't take long....we are generous buggers..:yes:

A Toshiba laptop keyboard...

Waihou Thumper

22nd February 2011, 19:38

A Toshiba laptop keyboard...

Thought maybe it was his two thumbs, but I saw Eddie on it, he can type a little, so must be the thingy that does it...:yes:

warewolf

22nd February 2011, 19:45

A Toshiba laptop keyboard...Might even have one of those. I've got a lappy here with a dud screen & dud battery, it stays plugged in and I RDP to it. Wouldn't hurt it to have a dud spacebar, too. :whocares:

NordieBoy

22nd February 2011, 19:52

Padmei, what's the laptop model?

Padmei

22nd February 2011, 20:46

Ummmmsatellite pro Is what it says. Is it really that bad toread? I'm gettingusedtoit

It'sactually a pretty rooted unit anyways. I should just getanother one- they're cheap enough.Might have tocome out of the Ohlins fund tho..

NordieBoy

22nd February 2011, 20:48

Padmei

22nd February 2011, 20:51

Model number should be on a stickerunderit.

I can't type & readitat thesame time.

warewolf

22nd February 2011, 21:17

I can't type & readitat thesame time.Can'treaditandinsertspaces,that'sforsure. :D

JATZ

26th February 2011, 20:35

We're doing Mt Patriarch tomorrow.......

or for Padders.....we'redoingmtpatriarchtomorrowhahaha

NordieBoy

27th February 2011, 09:10

Shed day for me today.
Going to see if I can get a big tank onto the TT :yes:

Padmei

27th February 2011, 12:18

There is a laid back trail ride next weekend.Unfortunately I will be at theWeetbixTri.

There aresome good picsof you guys at the beachraces on Jennines photo page. You have to scroll thru a bit to get tothem tho.

I'm gonna put my clutch back in on Schmitty & do some more polishing.

BTW after my clutch went again (like at the beach races) on Eddies ride last week, I found out that the bottom adjustment nipple lock nut had vibrated away & the cable had no tension on it.

It was a simple fix & a relief that nothing was seriously (& expensively) wrong.A bit of locktite will solve it.

Fluffy Cat

27th February 2011, 16:45

Shed day for me today.
Going to see if I can get a big tank onto the TT :yes:

I would recommend the MBT Leopard 2 mk 4/5 or Challenger 2....The Leopard is about 50tons and the Challenger can be up to 65tons with the extra armour pack.
Would those be big enough for you sir!. Of course placing one of them on the TT might cause the frame to get scratched so to be safe just put a little masking tape where you think there might be probs.
Remember....I am here to help. :bleh:

Woodman

27th February 2011, 16:52

Shed day for me today.
Going to see if I can get a big tank onto the TT :yes:

Got a spare albeit slightly damaged klr tank (21 litres)here if you wanna see if that fits..

NordieBoy

27th February 2011, 17:04

Got a spare albeit slightly damaged klr tank (21 litres)here if you wanna see if that fits..

But that weighs more than the bike!

NordieBoy

27th February 2011, 17:05

Of course placing one of them on the TT might cause the frame to get scratched so to be safe just put a little masking tape where you think there might be probs.
Remember....I am here to help. :bleh:

Masking tape?

Non-coffee-drinking heathen!

Duck Tape or nothing.

NordieBoy

27th February 2011, 17:16

Geared the bike down a bit and went through the Maunga this afternoon.
Wanted to stand the whole way and trials as much as I could.
Dabbed at the slip in wet clay digger tracks, small creek crossing when the front went on a slimy stone and going down on the Pelorus side to the river in all the loose stuff.

The summit cable has been replaced again :niceone:
At the exposed cable the drop-off has crumbled a little more...

Some Wee Strom riders at the Cafe said that the BMW club went through the Maungatapu recently.
Took them 4 hours. It was rougher than expected :weird:

On the way back I dabbed going up the slippery bit out of the river. 3 goes and 5 min of pushing later I was at the top. I haven't had the stitch for years :apumpin: Almost forgotten what it's like.

Dabbed again in the digger treads at the slip and that was all for the rest of the ride.

Good, fun workout.

Hira is closed to everyone inc MTB's due to fire risk.

Fluffy Cat

27th February 2011, 18:10

How do you make a fire with a mountain bike???.
Sounds a bit anal to me, an MTBer might well spot a fire.

NordieBoy

27th February 2011, 20:18

How do you make a fire with a mountain bike???.
Sounds a bit anal to me, an MTBer might well spot a fire.

Shane says that when they close an area due to fire risk then it's closed to everyone.

Looks like only 30 odd people have paid up as well.

Fluffy Cat

27th February 2011, 20:59

Only 30 peeps have signed up.....that's made my day:bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh::eek:

NordieBoy

27th February 2011, 21:26

I'm signing up as soon as I can. Having the TT makes it more enjoyable up there.

Howie

2nd March 2011, 22:22

Spotted at an intersection recently.233396

NordieBoy

5th March 2011, 13:37

Off over to Pelorus again :niceone:

Leaving home at 3pm and going to try trialsing it again.

Got a little something yesterday that should help with fallen branches and small trees...

And no, it isn't a can of petrol and a zippo :msn-wink:

NordieBoy

5th March 2011, 22:20

It's going to be difficult to get over the river below the bridge on t'other side of the Maungatapu at the moment. The rain has pushed the channel through against the south bank and it's eating into it. A little deeper that I'm willing to risk.

http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20110305%20Maungatapu/slides/20110305-162615.jpg

http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20110305%20Maungatapu/slides/20110305-163009.jpg

http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20110305%20Maungatapu/slides/20110305-163340.jpg

http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20110305%20Maungatapu/slides/20110305-163107.jpg

I dealt to the tree that stymied me Thursday night.
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20110305%20Maungatapu/slides/20110305-155123.jpg

Hah! Take that, inanimate object!
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20110305%20Maungatapu/slides/20110305-155659.jpg

On the way back I went over the little creek crossing by the bridge and waterfall (Yes Padmei, there is really a waterfall there. No, it's been there for years) and crossed in the middle. Upon exiting the water my front wheel almost stopped as there is a nice little vertical bank there. Then the back wheel almost stopped. I didn't stop. I'm quite happy the tank is nylon and not steel as it would have a dent in it now.

A 4wd has tried to go over the slip and just cut some nice deep smooth tracks in it.
Deep enough that the bash plate hit on both sides.
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20110305%20Maungatapu/slides/20110305-164350.jpg

Nailing it in 1st from 5m back wasn't enough to get up onto the slip proper.
Lots of pushing was.
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20110305%20Maungatapu/slides/20110305-164452.jpg

I rode through the ditch at the fibre cable as the ledge is getting skinnier and I've done it a few times now on both bikes and am over it. Completely over it. I still get the willies remembering the last time and the small, wheel deflecting rock sitting in the middle just before it that I didn't see until my wheel was deflected...

Taz

6th March 2011, 07:59

Spotted at an intersection recently.233396

That beemer rider is looking for his pipe Eh what?

Padmei

6th March 2011, 12:11

Yep that's why the PD came with a glovebox.

I hopefully will be able to go out late this avo for a ride up past the caretakers hut.

BTW saw Mrs Woodman yesterday & she is real not fictional as we began to suspect.

NordieBoy

6th March 2011, 15:44

BTW saw Mrs Woodman yesterday & she is real not fictional as we began to suspect.

And doesn't look like Woodman in drag?

JATZ

6th March 2011, 17:14

Got a little something yesterday that should help with fallen branches and small trees...

Awww how cute :love: Nordies got a baby chainsaw :grouphug:

NordieBoy

6th March 2011, 17:26

Awww how cute :love: Nordies got a baby chainsaw :grouphug:

I'm sooo tempted to give it to the nephews and see what they do with it :devil2:

Fluffy Cat

6th March 2011, 18:21

Give it to them when I am not at work!. :yes:

Padmei

6th March 2011, 19:54

And doesn't look like Woodman in drag?

Come to think of it I didn't see them in the same room at one time:shit:Nah just kidding- she's a lovely lady- far too nice for Woodman actually- he's doing a Warney & punching above his weight.:innocent:

Awww how cute :love: Nordies got a baby chainsaw :grouphug:

You did a good job on that tree Nordie. I went for a ride as usual to the caretakers place which of course means a trip to the top.
The KLR was nice to ride but it's definitely getting chilly up there.
I think a grubber is needed at the wire.

NordieBoy

6th March 2011, 20:49

You did a good job on that tree Nordie. I went for a ride as usual to the caretakers place which of course means a trip to the top.
The KLR was nice to ride but it's definitely getting chilly up there.
I think a grubber is needed at the wire.

Yeah, I could have done it with 2 cuts but, hey, it's a new chainsaw :D

Yep. A nice little wheel channel on the left would be sweet.
Or a small jump :D

Woodman

6th March 2011, 20:54

And doesn't look like Woodman in drag?

If you wanna see pictures of me in drag I can post them up.

Was thinking of going for a wee squirt yestaerday myself until I noticed how much smoke the bike was making on a recce trip round the block. Do the morriss dancers need smoke effects???

Amused myself instead fitting the replacement light from Padmeis wrecked klr. Shes now a naked street fighter kinda thing. Ugly as sin, but has potential.

marks

6th March 2011, 22:10

Shes now a naked street fighter kinda thing. Ugly as sin, but has potential.

fotos? 

topo

7th March 2011, 16:48

On a completely different topic, how about a bit of a nelson crew bike build? I've just swapped my old riding boots for an 89 KDX200e, she makes Jatz's old CT look like a minter but with a bit of work would make a great trail hack for laidbacks and XC's.

I was thinking if people wanted to donate parts/beer/scarcasim then i'd be happy to drag it along to the rides as i'll be trailering the DRZ to all of the XC/laidbacks this year, so that it could be abused by all and sundry all over again.

I'll be getting it sorted over time regardless but if anyone's got any old 2t bitz-n-bobs lying around it may help speed things up and lead to a few good shed nights before winter sets in.

What say you all? if there's any interest i'll post what she needs/wants and go from there.

Cheers TOPO:facepalm:

NordieBoy

7th March 2011, 17:21

topo

7th March 2011, 17:27

Disk front/rear, first of the water cooled models.

NordieBoy

7th March 2011, 17:38

Disk front/rear, first of the water cooled models.

Well, I've got a KDX200 drum rear if you want to upgrade it :D

Willdat?

7th March 2011, 17:41

Hell yeah, would prefer a little more excuse to go slow though, 50 cc's is about all the 2 stroke I can handle! Will have to be beers that I provide as I'm useful for f'all else :innocent:

The SP370 on TM has me a little more inspired to get my DR going...

topo

7th March 2011, 19:12

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/topo-t-south/Image0033.jpg

Here's the mighty little beast:facepalm:

Complete with ttr side panels (i recon they look better than std ones) and recovered dr250 seat.

warewolf

7th March 2011, 19:18

What say you all? if there's any interest i'll post what she needs/wants and go from there.Sweet! :yes: It's worthy of a new thread in its own right though. My '84-ish DR250 is in the same boat.

NordieBoy

7th March 2011, 19:41

Complete with ttr side panels (i recon they look better than std ones) and recovered dr250 seat.

TT350 side panels?

Padmei

7th March 2011, 19:49

I've got some antifreeze:mellow:

JATZ

7th March 2011, 19:50

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/topo-t-south/Image0033.jpg.

That actually looks quite good :blink:
Sounds like a good idea Topo. If I can be of any help lemme know :yes:

NordieBoy

7th March 2011, 19:58

Have also got most (everything minus the stem) of a 41mm KX125 USD front end if Woodman doesn't hurry up and have a gander at it for the KLR.

Woodman

7th March 2011, 20:10

Fantastic idea Topo.
used to have a 1990 model, swapped my gixxer for it. Only rode it twice so don't know a lot about them, hell I don't even know how they crash.

Don't have any bits, but I do have some kawasaki bits.:facepalm:

Sorry Fran I forgot about the usd forks, but still keen as on having a look.

topo

7th March 2011, 21:21

Alrighty then, I'll give it a good clean tomorrow and put up a lit is thing's that will be needed to get the bike sorted. I probably should say that it will never be a "like new" bike again but should prove to be a bit of fun.

At this stage i can say that it is a decent runner and but needs a new clutch basket/plates which i think will be the only real expense which i've got a few leads on at the moment.

a new front brake caliper is very high on the priority list if anyone's got a spare one (can swap it for a 6 piston one of a hyabusathingy).

NordieBoy

7th March 2011, 22:18

Use the 6 piston one on the kdx.
What could possibly go wrong?

topo

8th March 2011, 06:09

Use the 6 piston one on the kdx.
What could possibly go wrong?

That was the first thing i tried:facepalm: unfortunatly it hits the spokes by about 15mm.

NordieBoy

8th March 2011, 06:11

That was the first thing i tried:facepalm: unfortunatly it hits the spokes by about 15mm.

So if we offset the wheel by 20mm, everything will be sweet?

:devil2:

Willdat?

8th March 2011, 12:37

I've got a spare DR250 front calliper...I think. Will check tonight

Willdat?

9th March 2011, 08:51

I've got a spare DR250 front calliper...I think. Will check tonight

I do indeed, hopefully the JATZ's policy on re-gifting is flexible! Has a brake hose too...

NordieBoy

9th March 2011, 15:20

I do indeed, hopefully the JATZ's policy on re-gifting is flexible! Has a brake hose too...

What goes around, comes around.

JATZ

9th March 2011, 19:45

I do indeed, hopefully the JATZ's policy on re-gifting is flexible! Has a brake hose too...

I'm as flexible as a.........flexible thing :blink:

warewolf

9th March 2011, 20:43

I'm as flexible as a.........flexible thing :blink:You bend both ways??

Nelson Area Dual-Sporters ... we go both ways!

:facepalm:

warewolf

9th March 2011, 21:05

When was the Hanmer / Rainbow w/e planned for? I was intending to go but we've had our on-call roster swapped around to give the CHC blokes a break. Will be stuck close to home 14-20 March. :bye:

NordieBoy

10th March 2011, 06:45

I'll check for the definitive dates...

NordieBoy

10th March 2011, 17:02

Hanmer Weekend of the 25th-26th.

Down via Rainbow on Sat and play around a little.
Back via Molesworth on Sun.

Or...

Down on Fri, play around Sat, back Sun?

Assuming accommodation can be sorted.
Probably be plenty of tent area at the campground but dunno about cabins.
I may be forced to call first :shit:

Padmei

10th March 2011, 18:33

Hanmer Weekend of the 25th-26th.

March?
ftcr

Woodman

10th March 2011, 19:38

March?
ftcr

No we will probarbly ride our motorbikes.

I will be out anyway as engine will be in bits etc.

warewolf

10th March 2011, 19:42

Hanmer Weekend of the 25th-26th.Arses. I've got the outlaws from Aussie with us that weekend, plus a wedding and orienteering booked in. And then there's Marchfest on the Sat, too.

JATZ

10th March 2011, 20:02

Arses. I've got the outlaws from Aussie with us that weekend, plus a wedding and orienteering booked in. And then there's Marchfest on the Sat, too.

If I were you I'd cancel all that stuff and come riding :scooter:

there's gunna be morris dancing:woohoo: with real bells and everything

NordieBoy

10th March 2011, 20:58

Just need to find out about the wossaname tracks off Tennyson and lock codes 'n things.

Transalper

11th March 2011, 08:00

Talk to ADVGD, he's just arranged something for this weekend through there too so he will know who to phone first....
South-Island-Impromptu-Adventure-Ride-12-13-14-March (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/135604-South-Island-Impromptu-Adventure-Ride-12-13-14-March?p=1130007970#post1130007970)

NordieBoy

11th March 2011, 08:36

Howie

11th March 2011, 11:34

Just need to find out about the wossaname tracks off Tennyson and lock codes 'n things.

This DOC page has all the relevant info for gainning access: http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/canterbury/north-canterbury-and-arthurs-pass/st-james-conservation-area/activities/motor-vehicle-access/

snodpete

11th March 2011, 16:32

I'd love to get through Molesworth before it closes for the season - would be keen for some company though dunno about some of your knarlier route plans :(. - have pencilled Fri 25th March in calendar :rolleyes:

Fluffy Cat

11th March 2011, 18:00

Following to.....I could get to crash the 990 submersible in that ford again.:cool:

topo

13th March 2011, 17:32

Padmei/Nordie i've given you 28hrs to come clean:Oi:, now lets all hear the story from saturday eh:corn:

I sawz ya!

Oh and KDX update coming shortly.

CrazyFrog

13th March 2011, 17:42

Padmei/Nordie i've given you 28hrs to come clean:Oi:, now lets all hear the story from saturday eh:corn:
I sawz ya!

I heard the boys had been up Brokeback Mtn for a sleepover and were snuggling up on the way home......:clap:

NordieBoy

13th March 2011, 17:52

I heard the boys had been up Brokeback Mtn for a sleepover and were snuggling up on the way home......:clap:

No no no no no....
He had the sheepie.

Padmei

13th March 2011, 18:04

Mmmm sheepie goood:drool:

Padmei

13th March 2011, 18:58

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/2011-03-12_14-36-45_791.jpg

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/2011-03-12_14-36-59_822.jpg

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/2011-03-12_15-05-37_636.jpg

Eddieb

13th March 2011, 19:04

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/2011-03-12_15-05-37_636.jpg

It's a green DR-z, looks very nice Padders.

Woodman

13th March 2011, 19:12

ooooohhh a KLR400 veerryy cool:banana:. if you had got a DRZ400 then maybe I could believe the Brokeback mountain thing.

Hows it go???

Edit. Where is that????

Padmei

13th March 2011, 19:25

ooooohhh a KLR400 veerryy cool:banana:. if you had got a DRZ400 then maybe I could believe the Brokeback mountain thing.

Yeah kinda don't know where it leaves me. Basically a foot in both camps (sic) I guess I'm kinda transgender I spose:(I kindathink of it as Gonzos little cousin

Hows it go??? I'll poston the KLX/DRZ thread as there are a few questions I havetoaskI

Edit. Where is that???? The pylon track you see in Havelock

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/2011-03-12_14-36-16_903.jpg

Willdat?

13th March 2011, 19:25

Double poster :oops:

Willdat?

13th March 2011, 19:26

Padmei

13th March 2011, 19:29

I was going to send Padmei a link to a DRZ400 in Aucks, mainly so it stopped tempting me...:baby:

Wife asked why I was looking at flight to Auckland :innocent:

Maybe I could get it for my little bro instead...

I wouldn't touch that one - as I've found there are better around & those that want to sell are very flexible.

Willdat?

13th March 2011, 19:35

Price is right though, I'm guessing there's a reason why it's just dropped $500 in price, ah well, $ in pocket is a winner

Padmei

13th March 2011, 19:41

More importantly.After today I learnt:

Fran is a very good friend. Not many people would push start a mates bike time & again with full riding gear on.

If Fran gets off & WALKS his bike down a hill & you stupidly follow him you have bitten off more than you can chew.

Fran is not a very good friend sometimes, in fact he sometimes is a complete utter bastard.
If he leads you off suddenly to a track "oh yeah they used this in the cross country mumblemumble1984" then you will be ripped up with fricking blackberry, be typing that nite with fricking gorse embedded in your fingertips & have a totally rooted back from where the track turns from the shredding machine from Caligula to the twin gaping fricking chasms of doom which we have to somehow get past.

OH YEAH I FORGOT- HE IS ALWAYS SMILING AT THE BOTTOM WITH HIS FRICKING VIDEO CAMERA GOING:angry2:

Apart from that he is a good bloke & his help today was much appreciated

JATZ

13th March 2011, 19:41

Niiiice bike Padders :clap: Ya sneaky buggar.
Go o.k. ? and did you go up the pylon track ? or take the soft option. And piglet wants a ride, 'cause he's thinkin of gettin one too.
BTW, while I'm here, is the ride still on next w/end ?

edit.... so whens it gettin the tenere paintjob ?

Padmei

13th March 2011, 19:46

Cross country I hear from the Nordie. OH yeah- MWahahahahaa

Ican't do the morris dancing ride as there is a nippers carnival on that Sunday & I think I may not completely in the best of books at the mo for having 3 bikes (2 in parts scattered around the house)

Woodman you are welcome to take the KLX if you need a bike (& have leave pass)You would be awesome on it I think.(piglet isn't allowed near it the dirty lil feral)