Nelson Rideouts - Where next? [Archive] - Page 20

Padmei

8th September 2011, 20:38

That BMW with the ape hangers?

246516

apparently the owner's quite a good barstard (& big) so I'll reserve judgement. It's got fuelling issues...

Seen the 2 scooters they have in the back (well amongst the hundreds i spose) One is actually broken in half from a big Russian fisherman - as in only the flexible plastic foot mat is holding it together.

The other one the owner rode it in sfter hitting a car - one fork was competely broken off the triple clamp - it could turn reslly well one way...

Woodman

8th September 2011, 21:18

Possibly Sat morning, but will get back to you.

NordieBoy

8th September 2011, 21:21

The other one the owner rode it in sfter hitting a car - one fork was competely broken off the triple clamp - it could turn reslly well one way...

Ouch.

Got a usb stick here with a pile of bike vids and one car one.

The car one is La Carerra Pan Americana with Pink Floyd...

Padmei

8th September 2011, 21:32

Ouch.

Got a usb stick here with a pile of bike vids and one car one.

The car one is La Carerra Pan Americana with Pink Floyd...

Cool I will pick it up off you sometime. I don't think I'll make it Sat morn - I will prob get out on Sun Avo.

BTW I rode Firball off Fireball rd tonite on the MTB. If you mtbers haven't ridden it it is well worth it - lots of switchies:yes:

Team City M/cs are getting training in for the 6 hr!!:blink:

NordieBoy

8th September 2011, 22:04

Team City M/cs are getting training in for the 6 hr!!:blink:

:scooter:

I rode the Maungatapu every evening for 2 weeks leading up to the last one.
Ended up where I could do the whole trip over to Heringa Stream and back without sitting down.

It worked.
I didn't get lapped until at least 1km into the 1st lap.

warewolf

9th September 2011, 18:26

I didn't get lapped until at least 1km into the 1st lap.And what a first lap it was!

NordieBoy

9th September 2011, 19:40

And what a first lap it was!

A bit boring really...

Wish I had a helmet cam for that one...

Padmei

9th September 2011, 20:55

NordieBoy

10th September 2011, 08:21

Damn. Got to go to a BBQ lunch at Rabbit Island.

Woodman

10th September 2011, 09:01

no riing for mr today either. Poss tomorrow.

Woodman

10th September 2011, 09:07

If it's back out at Lamb valley it'll be at least softer to land on than the forest or maunga. Lot of steep grassy/ dry clay downhills I expect.
I'm looking forward to it.
might need a few supporters to dress really provocatively & prance around... anyone here had any experience dressing up like a ladyboy??? Anyone???

Dont know what you are talking about. ladyboy????? No no idea.

Is the lamb valley track KLRable? Padmei you have got me thinking very bad thoughts.

umopom

10th September 2011, 09:29

I'm keen to do something tomorrow - longer ride if you like - Padmei now has a super tanker so anything is possible?
JC

madmartin

10th September 2011, 11:11

Okay, any of you guys have some ideas on how to seal up the fuel taps on my Safari tank? The gaskets they supplied for the taps lasted 3 days before they disintegrated. Have tried PTFE and then paper + loctite 518, both have not done the trick. Can't find anyone that can sell me viton sheet that i can cut to shape, running out of options here and the standard tank range is rubbish on my XR

NordieBoy

10th September 2011, 12:05

madmartin

10th September 2011, 12:09

NordieBoy

10th September 2011, 12:22

Only need 200km for the Molesworth.

Padmei

10th September 2011, 13:11

they have an o-ring that seals to an alloy plate, which then seals against the crude oblong hole in the tank with a gasket, the gasket seems to be the bit that's failing. The last attempt was left 2 hours to set (loctite say's half an hour is adequate). Seems a hell of a lot of trouble to go to just to get the range for the molesworth run. Kinda tempted to put the stocker back on it. At least that kept the petrol on the inside!

I feel your pain. Nothing more annoying than seeing petrol drip out

How old is it? warantee perhaps? Id contact them direct or take it to a plastics place to get it right incase it gets worserer.

warewolf

10th September 2011, 13:28

How old is it? warantee perhaps? Id contact them direct or take it to a plastics place to get it right incase it gets worserer.Yeah if new, warranty job surely. And/or do they sell spare parts?

warewolf

10th September 2011, 13:29

Anyone up for a ride on Saturday morning? First time I have some riding time in for ages. Thinking Hori Bay, as I've done very little exploring out that way off piste.Well I couldn't do today either due to family illness, so I'm keen for tomorrow.

warewolf

10th September 2011, 13:31

Is the lamb valley track KLRable? Padmei you have got me thinking very bad thoughts.Probably, if dry. Not a shit show in hell if it's wet... if they run it on the parts I've ridden before. However, should be an awesome venue, I've always enjoyed riding out there, even on a bad day.

madmartin

10th September 2011, 14:15

Only need 200km for the Molesworth.

had only 2.5 litres left in it after the rainbow rd... maybe the consistant 150kph had something to do with that...

on the plus side, round the bobs fern loop and leaks seem to have stopped... for now

Padmei

10th September 2011, 18:51

Probably, if dry. Not a shit show in hell if it's wet... if they run it on the parts I've ridden before. However, should be an awesome venue, I've always enjoyed riding out there, even on a bad day.

I wouldn't take my KLR around it myself - it's the long momentum gathering downhills that would scare the crap out of me, & the off camber bits. Uphills wouldn't be a problem - I reckon they climb as well as a small bike.

Yeah judging only by the bits i've ridden on the laid back I reckon you'd smoke a few lil sideway cap wearing, jeans down to their ankles mx wannabes:yes:

NordieBoy

10th September 2011, 20:47

We need to get up the Tinline and have a play some time...

Been a while.

JATZ

11th September 2011, 19:41

We need to get up the Tinline and have a play some time...

Been a while.

Sounds like a plan:yes: Where is it again ? :facepalm:
Also.... Daylight savings is coming up, maybe time to re-instate weekday rideouts ? occasionly

Due to the rain and my dvd collection looking a bit sad I re-watched Terra Circa :woohoo:then went down to the shed to chase 'lectrical gremlins around my 350 :blink:
dropped A's bike,tripped and skewered my hand on a piece of steel. :shit:
God I luv rainy days :love:

Padmei

11th September 2011, 19:46

Sounds like a plan:yes: Where is it again ? :facepalm:

Due to the rain and my dvd collection looking a bit sad I re-watched Terra Circa :woohoo:then went down to the shed to chase 'lectrical gremlins around my 350 :blink:
dropped A's bike,tripped and skewered my hand on a piece of steel. :shit:
God I luv rainy days :love:

I'll get those DVDs back to ya soon sorry jatz. Watched Love speed & loss last night. Was very good but really depressing ending.

JATZ

11th September 2011, 19:50

I'll get those DVDs back to ya soon sorry jatz. Watched Love speed & loss last night. Was very good but really depressing ending.

Don't stress... I might pick em up when I drop Mr Wolfy's book back to him :innocent:

JATZ

14th September 2011, 20:39

Hey Woodman !! ......

:wavey:

seeing as how I was to slow the other day :facepalm:

Woodman

14th September 2011, 20:47

Padmei

14th September 2011, 21:07

Only just noticed you myself. Been doing an economy run in the car the last fortnight and was concentrating on driving economically. Finished today and got 800kms for 57 litres of fuel, which is about the same as the KLR riding hard but not nearly as much fun.

Padmei loves this stuff.

What size sprocket were you running? How many blumenthols did you clock up?

Hey I think I'm turning into a DR rider cos I just downloaded Adeles album & strangely really like it...

Do you think a 90s pink colour scheme will suit me now?

I'm working on getting away on Sunday avo for a hardcore crossdressing ride all pissed up (or however WW says it) gotta do a bit more guilting before I can confirm if anyones keen. Gonna concentrate on
1. Wheelies
2. Going up hills
3 Coming down hills
4. Not coming off (yeah ok even I can't take myself seriously with that one)
5. Riding & not stopping every 3 1/2 mins to talk about fuel consumption & tyre pressures:facepalm:
6. Wheelies for real this time

So you think you're kinda semi hard core-ish to tag along & watch how my strict 6hr training schedule ( & listening to Adele) has turned me into a clay slinging Gid

Padmei

14th September 2011, 21:09

Oh yeah I'm gonna set fire to the rain too...

Woodman

14th September 2011, 21:17

Funny, was just saying to Mrs Woodman that I feel like a ride this weekend. Sunday arvo sounds marvellous, actually Sunday all day sounds good. Where you thinking?

BTW , not doing the 6 hour, it would be madness on a road bike. Happy to be pit crew and tow vehicle tho.

NordieBoy

14th September 2011, 22:25

Sunday sounds good.
May even break out the race wheels.

NordieBoy

15th September 2011, 09:57

Hey I think I'm turning into a DR rider cos I just downloaded Adeles album & strangely really like it...

Do you think a 90s pink colour scheme will suit me now?

Got a WulfSport jacket you could borrow.

NordieBoy

15th September 2011, 10:02

I'm working on getting away on Sunday avo for a hardcore crossdressing ride all pissed up (or however WW says it) gotta do a bit more guilting before I can confirm if anyones keen. Gonna concentrate on
1. Wheelies
2. Going up hills
3 Coming down hills
4. Not coming off (yeah ok even I can't take myself seriously with that one)
5. Riding & not stopping every 3 1/2 mins to talk about fuel consumption & tyre pressures:facepalm:
6. Wheelies for real this time

So you think you're kinda semi hard core-ish to tag along & watch how my strict 6hr training schedule ( & listening to Adele) has turned me into a clay slinging Gid

Hira or go all Erzberg and take the pruning saws up Mt Duppa?

Drop into the top of the Lost Highway and work our way around to the exit at the other end. No clay really but a good test of standing endurance and rough ground bike handling skillz.

Padmei

15th September 2011, 17:38

Sprockets have arrived.

NordieBoy

15th September 2011, 19:16

Sprockets have arrived.

Yours or mine?

:facepalm:

Padmei

15th September 2011, 20:38

Yours or mine?

:facepalm:

Hmmmm.... Lets see - we were talking to the same rep at the same time & he ordered both at the same time & they were sent from the same place & going to the same destination....

Double:facepalm::facepalm: right back at ya

Padmei

15th September 2011, 20:43

Hira or go all Erzberg and take the pruning saws up Mt Duppa?

Drop into the top of the Lost Highway and work our way around to the exit at the other end. No clay really but a good test of standing endurance and rough ground bike handling skillz.

I'd really like to maximise my time by riding & not exploring / lifting bikes for the next few weeks. I'm keen to just do a few laps around the familiar stuff in the Forest or Hori.
Although it may be a bit boring I always find places to challenge myself & the longer I ride without stops, the more comfortable I get, worry less & confidence grows.
It would be cool to have a ride around that MX track up The Glen & get used to off camber grass & stuff.

Anyway what do you reckon.

JATZ

15th September 2011, 20:49

Anyway what do you reckon.

I reakon I'll go fishing :yes:

You fullahs have fun :blink:

warewolf

15th September 2011, 21:36

Might have to be a last Maungatapu fling this weekend: see this post (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/121161-The-Maungatapu-Diaries?p=1130154558#post1130154558).

NordieBoy

15th September 2011, 21:47

Anyway what do you reckon.
Hori Bay.
All the side roads on the way in. The normalish route.
Get to the ends and turn around and back down. Keep trucking along. We know the terrain and it then becomes an endurance ride.
A nice hill climb to do a few times, good rain ruts and no other traffic to worry about.

I want to pay the money before really getting back into Hira and replicating NordieBro's cross country loop as a good training circuit.

Bonus with Hori Bay is it's got good grip even when wet.

NordieBoy

15th September 2011, 21:57

Hmmmm.... Lets see - we were talking to the same rep at the same time & he ordered both at the same time & they were sent from the same place & going to the same destination....

Double:facepalm::facepalm: right back at ya

But mine weren't in stock?

umopom

17th September 2011, 13:32

Anyone interested in a ride tomorrow?
JC

Padmei

17th September 2011, 13:52

NordieBoy

17th September 2011, 14:05

I'm planning on going out after lunch tomorrow only for a few hours tho- prob Hori bay or Hira forest - both close to home to get a bit of continuos off raod riding in as training for the 6hr . Nordie was keen too.
Would leave 1pm from here for Hori or at Sharlands for the forest.

Sun morning is quality time so won't go any earlier but feel free to organise something if that doesn't suit

Yep. Got my new rear sprocket (back ordered front) and tyre. But not putting the tyre on yet as I'll be forced to use it :facepalm:

My chain is also just within the wear limits...
It came with the bike and I've added 9,000km to it...

umopom

17th September 2011, 19:05

I'm planning on going out after lunch tomorrow only for a few hours tho- prob Hori bay or Hira forest - both close to home to get a bit of continuos off raod riding in as training for the 6hr . Nordie was keen too.
Would leave 1pm from here for Hori or at Sharlands for the forest.

Sun morning is quality time so won't go any earlier but feel free to organise something if that doesn't suit

Sounds good - just pick a time & place and we can go from there - weather pm is looking better too - just about to go and have a pint with a very miserable Gary, his ankle isn't healing as fast as he wants it to!!!

NordieBoy

17th September 2011, 19:16

1pm at Château Crayfish...

warewolf

17th September 2011, 19:26

Sweet, I'll be there. Sounds like a Hori Bay rolling rark-round is the go.

Popped over the Maungatap and back this arvo, boy it's smooth at the moment, they've been doing some work on it!!

PS there is a RAT ride tomorrow as well; 9:45am from the carpark cnr Trafalgar St and Atawhai Dr.

JATZ

17th September 2011, 19:41

Piglet should be there on my bike :facepalm: He doesn't know where chez crayfish is so he'll pop 'round to the emporium first :woohoo:

Woodman

17th September 2011, 20:28

Whats a rat ride??

Should be there at the lobster lounge, but don't wait if i'm not.

Padmei

17th September 2011, 21:18

Something is seriously wrong here. According to the bottom of the page there are 24 people veiwing this thread - 23 guests & 1 member- me. Maybe there's a busload of Italian fans looking for the Chateau Crayfish accomodation house???

Sounds good for tomm.

Went & saw Senna tonite - very sad...and blurry - got a headache now:blink:

Anyone seen Jen lately? Heard a whisper she may be injured? hope not.

MyGSXF

17th September 2011, 22:16

Anyone seen Jen lately? Heard a whisper she may be injured? hope not.

Yep.. unfortunately.. tis true. :(

Tis looking likely I will be heading to ChCh on Wed, to have surgery on a prolapsed disc in my neck.. has been a veeery lengthy process in getting this far.. let alone the recovery time to come after the op :wait:

Am thinking I might have to have a gathering at some point soon.. just to feel like I am still in the land of the living.. have been closeted away at home for weeks now.. & going crazy from boredom.... :yawn:

anyone know how to crochet..... :killingme

umopom

17th September 2011, 23:19

OK so where is the lobster shed???!!!!

warewolf

17th September 2011, 23:57

Whats a rat ride??Riders Association of Triumph.

Old habits die hard. Can't remember the last time I did an on-road only ride. :scratch: Need to build up some endurance for the Grand Challenge - will also be doing some night rides over the next month or so.

NordieBoy

18th September 2011, 07:40

OK so where is the lobster shed???!!!!

Follow the bus load of Italian fans...

NordieBoy

18th September 2011, 07:43

Follow the bus load of Italian fans...

To Padmei's place...

Or mine and then around there.

rigley

18th September 2011, 11:31

Yep.. unfortunately.. tis true. :(

Tis looking likely I will be heading to ChCh on Wed, to have surgery on a prolapsed disc in my neck.. has been a veeery lengthy process in getting this far.. let alone the recovery time to come after the op :wait:

Am thinking I might have to have a gathering at some point soon.. just to feel like I am still in the land of the living.. have been closeted away at home for weeks now.. & going crazy from boredom.... :yawn:

anyone know how to crochet..... :killingme

Blimey Jen, what happened?

You may have heard about my fall a few weeks ago? Broke my leg, have a been cooped up in the house, so I know what "going stir crazy"is all about!! :violin:

NordieBoy

18th September 2011, 11:49

You may have heard about my fall a few weeks ago? Broke my leg, have a been cooped up in the house, so I know what "going stir crazy"is all about!! :violin:

But you broke your leg on an "Epic Adventure to the Scree Slopes and Snow of Mt Patriarch"

The memories of the ride would almost make it worthwhile :innocent:

Piglit

18th September 2011, 11:57

1:00pm at Padders?

I'm Leaving Mot now... See you in a few.

pete-blen

18th September 2011, 12:20

But you broke your leg on an "Epic Adventure to the Scree Slopes and Snow of Mt Patriarch"

The memories of the ride would almost make it worthwhile :innocent:

scree slopes:woohoo: must have missed those..

I see theres a track "google earth" going down towards lake chalice
has any one rode it / is it rideable...
wheather premiting might have a look next sat/sun..
pissing down over here at the mo

rigley

18th September 2011, 12:52

But you broke your leg on an "Epic Adventure to the Scree Slopes and Snow of Mt Patriarch"

The memories of the ride would almost make it worthwhile :innocent:

Stop, I am about to swell up as the bailiffs are taking my gear to pay for unpaid bills while off work. :facepalm:

You are right though, it is always an epic adventure on 2 wheels!

Padmei

18th September 2011, 17:48

Here's hoping you have a speedy recovery Jen & if you get too bored we can come round & talk about fuel consumption & sprocket sizes:sunny:

Good ride today. Plenty of off road & shennanigans.
We lost Nordie early on when he went down the slippery slope of despair that Woodman & I had walked halfway down the other weekend & decided there was no way up if it didn't come out onto a road. We think he's ok but will send out a pizza if he's not back in a few days.

Woodman & Colin made the hill of impossibility look easy to climb:angry:
Piglet cruised effortlessly & smoothly down the steep downhill that Nordie walks down & I nearly frontended over today. Obviously inherits his mother's riding skills:innocent: well done that lil snouted freak.

I rode 30 odd ks back home on about 1/2 a litre of fuel - gotta remember to fill up that safari tank once in a while.:facepalm: I haven't been in time trial position since riding into Sumner on the aerobars at the end of the coast to coast - ooh me back:violin:

NordieBoy

18th September 2011, 18:07

Anchovies, I like anchovies.

Sent from my Android at the bottom of the slippery slope of despair.

umopom

18th September 2011, 18:13

Thanks guys - naddered yet again - but always fun - Michael got home OK. C u next time.
Cheers
JC

Padmei

18th September 2011, 18:19

Thanks guys - naddered yet again - but always fun - Michael got home OK. C u next time.
Cheers
JC

when Schmidtty gets on the road again I would be keen on some big bike outings so although today wasn't that appropriate for him there'll be others. It was good meeting him.

JATZ

18th September 2011, 18:53

scree slopes:woohoo: must have missed those..

I see theres a track "google earth" going down towards lake chalice
has any one rode it / is it rideable...

I have walked it.... and it is rideable, but it is a walking track with a structure to stop ratbags taking their XR's down it :blink:

Here's hoping you have a speedy recovery Jen & if you get too bored we can come round & talk about fuel consumption & sprocket sizes:sunny:

Obviously inherits his mother's riding skills:innocent: well done that lil snouted freak.

Bastid.... I was going to drop some fish and scollies off at yours on the way home ...... glad I didn't now :Pokey:

Get well soon Jen

JATZ

18th September 2011, 18:57

I reakon I'll go fishing :yes:

You fullahs have fun :blink:

Mmmmmmm

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http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/DSCF0127.gif

Nom Nom Nom....:woohoo:

pete-blen

18th September 2011, 19:25

I have walked it.... and it is rideable, but it is a walking track with a structure to stop ratbags taking their XR's down it :blink:

LOL..If I see any ratbags with XRs:angry:... I will tell em to piss off then..

MyGSXF

18th September 2011, 19:33

Hey thanks for all the thoughts guys!! :drinknsin

There is a really big garage downstairs where I'm living.. so am happy to host the next shed night here sometime soon'ish :yes: & JATZ is cooking!!! :drool:

NordieBoy

18th September 2011, 19:51

JATZ is cooking!!! :drool:
Jatz supplying the food - yes.

Zara cooking - yes.

Woodman

18th September 2011, 20:18

Good ride, stayed on yay. Had a good clear run over the whangamoas too which was good. Who says you can't ride twisty with knobblys?

Padmei learned today that while its all very well having a huge safari tank it is quite important to actually fill it up before going on a ride. :facepalm:

Nordie learned today that if you get stranded at the bottom of a hill, your riding mates will just abandon you and carry on with their own ride.:yes:

NordieBoy

18th September 2011, 20:39

I knew where the Slippery Slope of Despair ended up so thought I'd give it a go.

It went somewhere else entirely...
About a km to the east of where I thought...

But it seems to have potential...
Better for a dry day through.

I got to about 50m of the top and traction gave out.
The next time I got to within 80m...

Walked to the top. Not something I'd like to repeat anytime soon.

Walked back down to turn the camera off...

The next attempt was 100m from the top...

10psi and got to the top!

Go the mighty 705's!

Although to be fair, any blockish tyre would have been better.

The Hill of Impossibility was dealt with at less than walking pace and surprised the hell out of me as I was expecting to lose traction at any time...

Great day! :D

NordieBoy

19th September 2011, 07:07

Good ride, stayed on yay. Had a good clear run over the whangamoas too which was good. Who says you can't ride twisty with knobblys?

Was looking at the footage going up the Whangamoa's, chasing the 690 and 990 and with the camera mounted on the front guard, got a little carsick...

Need to get some more curved gopro mounts for the new helmet. Although the pov from the front guard was good, there's a bit much vibration and things like the ditches across Steep Rd look like 20cm deep grooves...

NordieBoy

20th September 2011, 13:58

Eddieb

24th September 2011, 22:17

Ouch

http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/5678398/Helicopter-rescue-after-trail-bike-accident

Padmei

24th September 2011, 22:23

Bugger...

I saw the chopper leaving the hospital & grimaced as I always do when I see it - it's never there for a happy occasion.
I had just passed a car vs car accident a few minutes before so thought maybe it was from that.

Here's hoping for a successful recovery.

Eddieb

24th September 2011, 22:27

More: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10754088

Underground

24th September 2011, 23:23

Phew! false alarm, no need to worry ......it was only a North Islander :whistle:

NordieBoy

25th September 2011, 07:15

Honorary NADS member?
Maybe call him No-NAD's?
Or NADless Dave or something.

NordieBoy

25th September 2011, 10:14

Well the tenere is knobbled up and ready to rumble.

Padmei

25th September 2011, 12:12

Well the tenere is knobbled up and ready to rumble.

What tenere?
I'm gonna head into the groin buster for a play soon.

NordieBoy

25th September 2011, 19:10

What tenere?
I'm gonna head into the groin buster for a play soon.

Well that was a successful mission and no-one fell off whilst on the trail...

:shutup:

Woodman

25th September 2011, 19:12

Well that was a successful mission and no-one fell off whilst on the trail...

:shutup:

more.........................

Padmei

25th September 2011, 19:13

Feeling a bit tired this avo. I thought I'd get away with a easy lone wolf gravel cruise today... until I meet Nordie coming the other way...
I do believe my report card at school had the words "easily led" on it.

Here are some descriptive words from today in no particular order :Gun club, steep, loose, broken indicator, knackered, Nordie you bastard...

Edit: " Yeah Nordie but you didn't answer the question - How do we get down there?"

JATZ

25th September 2011, 19:32

Mrs J and me went Geocaching.....Ended up here.....:yes:

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which goes to here......:woohoo:

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Then we went here.....:sunny:

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/SAM_1200.gif

and had a play on the gravely slope but didn't hang around to long 'cause the weather was closing in :cold:

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I got some interesting video of the Barons flat track but I can't convert from MOD. to something I can use in the windows movie maker :facepalm:

Got 7 caches too :woohoo:

NordieBoy

25th September 2011, 20:01

I got some interesting video of the Barons flat track but I can't convert from MOD. to something I can use in the windows movie maker :facepalm:

Rename them as .AVI

Eddieb

25th September 2011, 20:05

Rename them as .AVI

Copy the file first, then rename the copy .AVI and try working with it, leaving the original untouched just in case.

Padmei

26th September 2011, 17:08

you get any erzburg vid Nordie? Or did you only get the ride home? I wouldn't mind seeing it if you have it on a stick.

NordieBoy

26th September 2011, 18:03

you get any erzburg vid Nordie? Or did you only get the ride home? I wouldn't mind seeing it if you have it on a stick.

Got the whole ride :niceone:

Going to do a directors cut and then gut it for youtube.
24min so far and we're at the start of the fenceline on the way back.

Padmei

26th September 2011, 19:34

Got the whole ride :niceone:

Going to do a directors cut and then gut it for youtube.
24min so far and we're at the start of the fenceline on the way back.

I think the only good bit I would want to see would be the erzburg bit - Bobs fern is just high speedish stuff

JATZ

27th September 2011, 17:53

Rename them as .AVI

Copy the file first, then rename the copy .AVI and try working with it, leaving the original untouched just in case.

Trying, trying......struggling :blink:...... not working.........:shit:

Transalper

27th September 2011, 19:31

Trying, trying......struggling :blink:...... not working.........:shit:
Try change the extension to .MPG or .MPEG if changing it to .AVI doesn't work.
.MOD is often a version of the mpeg formats.
It is possible you will loose the aspect ratio though so in order to get it to work properly you may have to actually repackage it with a conversion program.

almoto

27th September 2011, 20:57

Trying, trying......struggling :blink:...... not working.........:shit:

I had good experience with this free one: 'Any-Video-Converter':

http://download.cnet.com/Any-Video-Converter/3000-2194_4-10661456.html

NordieBoy

27th September 2011, 21:33

With my Panasonic I just renamed the MOD's as AVI's and Win Movie Maker was happy.

What brand camera?

MyGSXF

28th September 2011, 17:11

Heya

I have a friend who has just purchased a DR650 & would like to meet some people to ride with.. he used to have a dirt bike several years ago, but isn't overly confident to do any full on stuff just yet till he gets used to being back on the gravel.. he can be available through the weekday (except Fri) if anyone is going out for a pootle & wouldn't mind taking him out.. (lives in Nsn ) would be most excellent indeed.. :yes: flick me a txt 027 2015064 ta muchly :rockon:

JATZ

28th September 2011, 18:21

With my Panasonic I just renamed the MOD's as AVI's and Win Movie Maker was happy.

What brand camera?

It's a pink one :facepalm:.....JVC

I have tried "renaming" but it still comes up with .MOD, how do I change the extension ?
Thanks for the link Almoto but downloading programs is something I avoid (dial up :facepalm: )

NordieBoy

28th September 2011, 18:47

It's a pink one :facepalm:.....JVC

I have tried "renaming" but it still comes up with .MOD, how do I change the extension ?
Thanks for the link Almoto but downloading programs is something I avoid (dial up :facepalm: )

Assuming WinXP...

Open my computer
Tools
Folder Options
View
Untick - Hide extensions for known file types.

Then rename away...

almoto

28th September 2011, 19:13

It's a pink one :facepalm:.....JVC

I have tried "renaming" but it still comes up with .MOD, how do I change the extension ?
Thanks for the link Almoto but downloading programs is something I avoid (dial up :facepalm: )

yeah...its 22mb to download...have to try the 'renaming' thing myself...sounds a lot easier than converting...

Woodman

28th September 2011, 19:27

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Well last night I decided that i would go for a wee ride today to see what had happened to my old stamping ground from 20 mumble mumble years ago.

Anyway left home in the dark abouty 6.30am and headed for Murchison via the Porika etc. found out I had a passenger when stopped on the Porika. (photo) On the braeburn the tractor started handling oddly, It felt like a flat tyre but wasn't but when I stopped in Murch for some fruit snacks my inspection revealed oil round the rear shocky. Ah well it wasn't handling too bad so headed up the matikatikatikati and over the maruia saddle.(photo) Lovely ride, rainng but lovely. Got to reefton half frozen and a little wet, gassed up (18 litres) and had a pie and coffee at that cool bike friendly cafe.(photo)

Woodman

28th September 2011, 19:41

part 2.

headed out of Reefton and turned off at ikamatua and headed up what used to be a tight twisty back road,( but now is like a main highway ) to Blackball and got the obligatry shot outside the Hilton. Blackball has not changed at all, so after a circuit headed for Stillwater and turned towards Moana, looking for Mmaori Creek(or Gully) road. Found it so turned off and yay it was gravel and twisty. i was looking to get to Dunganville, which seemes to have disapeared but there were a few things familiar and a lot of the old backroads are sealed. Came out at the end or Rutherglen road and headed up the Noname road. Its still good and rough and the sign says no exit. Its a bit like BIg River and eventually comes out at an intersection. Went through the intersection onto a really cool track which I reckon is Cockeye creek, which was the scene of my one and only Enduro 25 odd years ago.
Photos to follow, heading to the shop for an ice block

Woodman

28th September 2011, 20:21

Cockeye creek, if it was indeed Cockeye creek was friggen awesome. Just as I was crossing a creek and thinking that WestCoast creeks are good for crossing because the rockes aren't slippery, my front wheel slipped on slippery rocks:innocent: and down we went. Fortunately the creek wasn't that deep, but when I went to move off again I had no drive and just a weird whirring noise. Oh bother I said, but it was just that the chain had come off somehow. Eventually the alleged Cockeye creek track turned into a actual creek, albeit rideableish, but at that stage i got mindful that I was on my own and a long way from home so turned back to the Noname intersection and followed some gravel roads and came out at Camerons. could have gone on to Kumara but was getting tired and hungry, so headed into Greymouth to catch up with a mate and have a feed and gas up for home.

JATZ

28th September 2011, 20:35

Assuming WinXP...

Open my computer
Tools
Folder Options
View
Untick - Hide extensions for known file types.

Then rename away...

Never assume..... it's the mother of all fuckups :yes:
Using Vista :facepalm: but i found what I was after and un-checked it, still won't work :angry: I'll just have to continue watching Walter and friends riding around Siberia instead.

Bloody hell Woodman :shit: you did all that in a day ? Might have to give them a nudge if we go down for the street races again

edit....Still won't work.... I'm eyeing up a go pro so may go back and re-do it with that,, bugger, that means another ride over the hill :D

Woodman

28th September 2011, 20:37

Part higher than 2.

My mate was out of town so headed to maccas for a feed, gassed up, went for a tike tour around Greymouth and headed home.

Bugger I thought, no more cool tracks. Seal all the way home:angry: Its just not fair having to ride that mindnumbingly boring Coast road and then have to endure the Buller Gorge road on top of that:innocent:

No photos cos i was having such a blast.:woohoo::woohoo: Thats gotta be the best road ride in Unzud? Almost makes me wanna get a roadbike again. Best thing was that there was almost no traffic, just about had a clear run right through to Murchison. Got home about 5 only to find that i was locked outta the house cos Mrs Woodman had my car(and house keys).

Great ride, sore Ass, (720 kays),bike ran like a dream, and there is a lot of exploring to be done that way yet. Couple of days should do it.:yes:

CrazyFrog

28th September 2011, 22:07

almoto

28th September 2011, 23:49

Padmei

29th September 2011, 06:51

Cool pics & RR Woodman.
Gotta agree with the west coast road & Buller gorge, totally awesome cruising thru there with the music on. Sometimes a good bit of tarseal is as much fun as gravel

Woodman

29th September 2011, 10:37

Cool pics & RR Woodman.
Gotta agree with the west coast road & Buller gorge, totally awesome cruising thru there with the music on. Sometimes a good bit of tarseal is as much fun as gravel

Yea really enjoying road riding at the moment, for a while there riding on the road was something that was slightly outta my comfort zone for some reason but I'm cured now.:yes:
Days like yesterday is what dual purpose is all about, and its good to be able to just jump on the bike at a moments notice and go. Whens Schmiddy gonna be at that stage? For that matter Jatz, what about the Big? Not saying the wee bikes can't but it is nicer and a bit more relaxing on something a bit bigger.

NordieBoy

29th September 2011, 12:10

Not saying the wee bikes can't but it is nicer and a bit more relaxing on something a bit bigger.

Says the guy without a wee bike :D

Woodman

29th September 2011, 12:42

Says the guy without a wee bike :D

Too true, mind you some would say a KLR is a wee bike.

Padmei

29th September 2011, 18:27

All the essential bits to get Schmidtty roadworthy are here now so hopefully next week I can get the gearbox seal in & the wiring finished.
Riding a heavier bike is a different feel - especially the big shaft drive, so smooth:yes:
On of the first ones will have to be over to Pohara for a coffee & chilli bread stick.

It's birthday season at our house the next week or so meaning not many opportunities to get out & ride.
I'll be getting a new chain, sprockets & knobbly on the rear of the KLX & keeping it fresh for Team NADS 6hr XC total annihilation:woohoo:

JATZ

29th September 2011, 18:50

For that matter Jatz, what about the Big? Not saying the wee bikes can't but it is nicer and a bit more relaxing on something a bit bigger.

The Big....... :facepalm: It's a work in progress. I put the new muffler on and went out to Topo's, they weren't home, so I came home and put it back on the stand, pulled it apart and thats about it :shit:
It would've taken me 2 days on the 350 to do your 1 day ride. Gotta love big D.P. bikes :woohoo:

JATZ

29th September 2011, 20:35

but i found what I was after and un-checked it, still won't work :angry: I'll just have to continue watching Walter and friends riding around Siberia instead.

Nup... still won't work, when I drag and drop it into the timeline, I get sound but no picture. Any clues Nordie ?

Sibersky extreme is not to bad, coulda been better, coulda been worse

NordieBoy

30th September 2011, 07:12

Nup... still won't work, when I drag and drop it into the timeline, I get sound but no picture. Any clues Nordie ?

Record 10 sec and email me the file from maccas.

NordieBoy

1st October 2011, 15:04

Just been out fishing with the Jatz'z.

Thanks guys :D

Even got to use my patented mussel chum...

I never realised finishing was just...
Bait hook.
Throw line over.
Let it hit the bottom.
Wind fish in.
Rinse and repeat...

Being where there are actually fish probably helps...

NordieBoy

1st October 2011, 16:35

Ally67

1st October 2011, 16:56

Pictures or it never happened :love:

NordieBoy

1st October 2011, 17:41

Dinner was scallop, cod and bacon sarnies.

Mmmmmm...

NordieBoy

1st October 2011, 18:07

The second drag got a bit better results...
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The first fishy I've caught in 25 years...
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It was delicious :love:

Look! Over there!
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Don't mind me, I'll just lie down on these nice, warm, non-moving stones...
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JATZ

1st October 2011, 18:15

Shower and food and I've only just now stopped shaking with... excitement... yeah, excitement.

Any time you guys need ballast, give me a bit of warning to OD on SeaLegs and I'll be up for it :woohoo:

Yeah... you looked pretty excited, sitting at the back of the boat :shutup

Next time we'll pick a day when the sea's like glass and head into the passage..... Stephens passage :woohoo:
Glad you enjoyed the day :sunny:

NordieBoy

1st October 2011, 18:39

Yeah... you looked pretty excited, sitting at the back of the boat :shutup
White is my excited colour.

When I get seasick, I don't fuck about.

Next time we'll pick a day when the sea's like glass and head into the passage..... Stephens passage :woohoo:
Does Stephen know about this?

Padmei

1st October 2011, 19:43

Ahhh boats...

I don't do boats:sick::shutup:

Woodman

1st October 2011, 20:42

Yea boats:sick: I get sick driving on wet roads. pity cos I love fishing.

Went to the Australia vs Russia WC game today. Hilarious fun, great atmosphere, well worth it.

no riding this weekend:bye: need to rebuild my rear shocky anyway. Actually surprised it lasted this long.

NordieBoy

2nd October 2011, 19:33

Ummm, Padmei...

A slight precedent has been set...

Nerdneh got around the 6 hr course on his WeeStrom today...

Padmei

2nd October 2011, 19:58

Ummm, Padmei...

A slight precedent has been set...

Nerdneh got around the 6 hr course on his WeeStrom today...

Umm ahhh ummm cough... cough... anyone else got this damn ahhh case of ahhh eptomophosis? Damn thing can't seem to throw it - could last for umm about a week - yeah yeah a week, oh well I had all intentions of doing it...

We're fricked...:facepalm:

NordieBoy

2nd October 2011, 20:03

Umm ahhh ummm cough... cough... anyone else got this damn ahhh case of ahhh eptomophosis? Damn thing can't seem to throw it - could last for umm about a week - yeah yeah a week, oh well I had all intentions of doing it...

We're fricked...:facepalm:

He rode home through the Dry Weather road too...

He's 71, with dodgy hips and knees...

He's also clockwork. Just wind him up and point him in the right direction and he'll keep going 'till he's out of juice.

We're fricked...:facepalm:

Willdat?

2nd October 2011, 20:27

He rode home through the Dry Weather road too...

He's 71, with dodgy hips and knees...

He's also clockwork. Just wind him up and point him in the right direction and he'll keep going 'till he's out of juice.

We're fricked...:facepalm:

His DR-Z400SM was too frickin' fast for him though, oh wait, no it wasn't, the seat was no good for his back...yeah you're fricked :facepalm:

Padmei

2nd October 2011, 20:35

He is a rugged old fricker tho:yes: good on him.

NordieBoy

2nd October 2011, 21:37

His DR-Z400SM was too frickin' fast for him though, oh wait, no it wasn't, the seat was no good for his back...yeah you're fricked :facepalm:

He got the DRZ 'cause the DR650 was no good for his back too...

He's done a solo 6hr on his old Sherpa.

NordieBoy

3rd October 2011, 08:34

NordieBoy

3rd October 2011, 11:11

I want to go fishing again, can I borrow the boat?

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Padmei

4th October 2011, 19:39

Any one else keen on doing the 6hr? I think Nordie has a mate interested in doing it asw a team.

JATZ

4th October 2011, 20:04

Ahhh boats...
I don't do boats:sick::shutup:

Yea boats:sick: I get sick driving on wet roads. pity cos I love fishing.

While you guys were busy with bikes, I spent my youth mucking around in boats, owned my first one at 13 :yes: man did I pull some snapper from the Hauraki gulf in that thing

Any one else keen on doing the 6hr? I think Nordie has a mate interested in doing it asw a team.

I thought about it briefly.... may pop up for a look but that's as close as I'll get to riding in it.

Woodman

4th October 2011, 20:11

Me and Topo had organised to do it as a team behind the scenes , but I had to pull out,:bye::crybaby: so he may be doing it by himself now if hes not too buggered from the safari.

On another note have any of you guys heard that Dan Carter has broken his groin and is out of the world cup.:shit:

Padmei

4th October 2011, 20:16

On another note have any of you guys heard that Dan Carter has broken his groin and is out of the world cup.:shit:

was he sposed to be riding it ???

Woodman

4th October 2011, 20:20

was he sposed to be riding it ???

He had to pull out like all the other underwear model/broken down rugby players.

NordieBoy

4th October 2011, 21:33

He had to pull out like all the other underwear model/broken down rugby players.

You were an underwear model too?

NordieBoy

5th October 2011, 17:15

Good forecast for this weekend now.

Checked with the organiser and no fire extinguisher needed.

Padmei

5th October 2011, 18:30

No spark arresters prob either:sunny:

NordieBoy

5th October 2011, 19:50

No spark arresters prob either:sunny:

I mentioned mine and that NordieBro had had his way with it and he blocked his ears...

So no problems here either :D

Padmei

6th October 2011, 20:19

Anyone know what the motorbike event was over Marlboro last weekend? Did the boys college have their annual trail ride over Tory channel?

Woodman

6th October 2011, 20:22

Dunno, but there is a offroad scooter ride from Marlborough to the West Coast coming up.

CrazyFrog

7th October 2011, 08:06

Dunno, but there is a offroad scooter ride from Marlborough to the West Coast coming up.

I actually inquired about this, looks like a good laugh, but as it is a "fundraiser" event, cheapest entry fee was $265 do yer own food, or $750 catered, prolly a bit steep for most scooter riders.
They are doing Picton -Havelock -Mangatapu - Nelson - Motueka -Tapawera - Sherry Dry Weather Rd - Kawatiri - Porika -Braeburn- Murchison- and dare I say it- New Creek to Denniston- Westport - Greymouth. They will have some fun on the new Creek- Denniston hill, it was bad enough getting up that on the EXC!
Pretty extreme for scoots but that's half the fun. I'd say there will be some suspension breakages given the terrain, and the average scoot road tires could be errr, interesting.
Check it out.... http://www.maddogchallenge.co.nz/

NordieBoy

7th October 2011, 12:14

An old Yamaha QT50 would be my choice.
Proper seat and footpegs.

Woodman

8th October 2011, 21:45

Enjoy the 6 hour tomorrow guys.

It won't be slippery :shutup:

NordieBoy

9th October 2011, 05:54

Here we go, here we go, here we go...

Woodman

9th October 2011, 07:56

Its like Bathurst, just less cylinders, no FORD or holden:sick: and motorbikes not cars. Otherwise the same.:woohoo:

umopom

9th October 2011, 16:14

Well done team NADS - found them playing in the mud at lunch time :2thumbsup

NordieBoy

9th October 2011, 19:17

I'm knackered...

Woodman

9th October 2011, 19:18

I'm knackered...

Did your feet slip off the footpegs?

Shewolf

9th October 2011, 19:25

mmmm video wheresit wheresit:corn:

Padmei

11th October 2011, 20:32

Over 30mins of waterblasting tonite & there's still fricking mud stuck to the bike.

pete-blen

11th October 2011, 20:53

Over 30mins of waterblasting tonite & there's still fricking mud stuck to the bike.

Spray the bike with CRC or WD40 before yer go out...
Or the cheaper one is a real strong brew of dish wash..

Woodman

12th October 2011, 21:31

The 6 hour ?????

Willdat?

14th October 2011, 18:36

The 6 hour ?????

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1O41RIKKDo

Maybe...

In related news I went for my first journey over to Hori Bay today...but not on two wheels!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=414798855

I think that having had almost a year off riding (apart from up and down my driveway!) I'm going to retire until 2013 when we'll be back on two incomes so I can afford something worthwhile. :Punk:

NordieBoy

14th October 2011, 18:55

In related news I went for my first journey over to Hori Bay today...but not on two wheels!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=414798855

Cool. Monster Tajima drove one of them at Pikes Peak and the Race To The Sky.

But his one was red.

JATZ

14th October 2011, 19:10

In related news I went for my first journey over to Hori Bay today...but not on two wheels!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=414798855

I think that having had almost a year off riding (apart from up and down my driveway!) I'm going to retire until 2013 when we'll be back on two incomes so I can afford something worthwhile. :Punk:

Nice Willdat :niceone:
It's surprising where they will go, so long as your not worried about paintwork and dents :shutup:

Anyone else heading for Greymouth next weekend ?

NordieBoy

14th October 2011, 21:01

Anyone else heading for Greymouth next weekend ?

Maybe ...

Woodman

14th October 2011, 21:42

Anyone else heading for Greymouth next weekend ?

Maybe , but in the car.

NordieBoy

16th October 2011, 10:17

Going to head up Hira this afternoon and have a go at getting out the steep end of the gun club valley.

NordieBoy

16th October 2011, 15:57

Well I found some more gorse.
Oh and a small mx/enduro track in the woods, rocks, rivers. Was beginning to wonder if I was going to find a way out...
A nice little 3hr pootle. Next time I'm taking the chainsaw. The pruning saw and shovel got a good workout but some things call for more brutality...

Woodman

16th October 2011, 17:32

warewolf

16th October 2011, 17:49

I'm doing some long-ish night-ish tarseal rides to get some seat time prior to the 1000 miler and Long Weekend Rally. If anyone is keen for some evening pootles in the next few weeks, let me know. eg popped over to Takaka last night, roads and skies were clear from SE of Mot, was quite a nice ride, yet Meri says there was hail in town!! Other likely destinations are a loop Havelock-Picton-Blenheim-home, maybe around the block (Wairau valley) and Murch/Westport return.

Jen is keen to host a shed night since she is getting cabin fever! Wed this week is good for me, and yep I'm keen for someone to bring a welder and skillz. I managed to snap the weld on one of my tyre levers while removing an aged tyre - it took three of us to get the thing off :shit: Now wondering if I should buy a ring/open 27mm and cross-breed it with a tyre lever, to replace the dodgy 27mm from the OEM toolkit - or if I should/could strengthen the OEM one. :scratch:

btw Topo, did you have a KDX200 rat bike? I think I've found it.

JATZ

16th October 2011, 18:02

I'm doing some long-ish night-ish tarseal rides to get some seat time prior to the 1000 miler and Long Weekend Rally. If anyone is keen for some evening pootles in the next few weeks, let me know. eg popped over to Takaka last night, roads and skies were clear from SE of Mot, was quite a nice ride, yet Meri says there was hail in town!! Other likely destinations are a loop Havelock-Picton-Blenheim-home, maybe around the block (Wairau valley) and Murch/Westport return.

:facepalm: Maybe I should get the Big going again.... I'd like to join in for a long evening ride but the little bike would be a bit slow I think :scratch:

Jen is keen to host a shed night since she is getting cabin fever! Wed this week is good for me, and yep I'm keen for someone to bring a welder and skillz

If by shed nite you mean beer, pizza and bullshit, then I'd be keen :D

. I managed to snap the weld on one of my tyre levers while removing an aged tyre - it took three of us to get the thing off :shit: Now wondering if I should buy a ring/open 27mm and cross-breed it with a tyre lever, to replace the dodgy 27mm from the OEM toolkit - or if I should/could strengthen the OEM one. :scratch:

btw Topo, did you have a KDX200 rat bike? I think I've found it.

Have you thought about getting one already made up ?... I have seen them at Filco, or are they the wrong size spanner ?

warewolf

16th October 2011, 18:42

:facepalm: Maybe I should get the Big going again.... I'd like to join in for a long evening ride but the little bike would be a bit slow I think :scratch:Hmmm, it's not about speed but time/endurance. Legal cruise is all that's needed, but having said that, I don't muck about either.

If by shed nite you mean beer, pizza and bullshit, then I'd be keen :DAren't they always?? :D

Have you thought about getting one already made up ?... I have seen them at Filco, or are they the wrong size spanner ?No, but good idea since this time I'm actually going to have to buy a spanner to cut. Nearly $30 for a 27mm, and they are a bit heavier than I need. Purpose-built may be better.

Ta

topo

16th October 2011, 19:03

WW, i've got the arc and mig welders which will do the job but probably best to pop out to do it as i won't be able to make the shed night.

Padmei

16th October 2011, 19:27

I've got Woodmans welder ready to go & minimal skills. It's not tht hard if you want to experiment. I don't know if i'd make the shed nite cos I don't know where jen is living now- has she been kicked out of the nunnery yet? I can drop it round to your place or you can pick it up if you want to have a play.

I went for a nice pootle today over the Moutere hills, Old coach, Pomona harley rds etc. What a fantastic day to ride. I quite like this road riding thing - very relaxing.

Drive shafts- I like driveshafts:love:

Buddha#81

17th October 2011, 07:11

Anyone else heading for Greymouth next weekend ?

I'll be there, last outing on the XR as a motard before it goes back into adventure trim for the summer and DB1K! Although Nelson S/R and the Beach race may get a look.......I cant let all you Nelson boys have all the fun. I did the last beach race on the Back Beach before the fun police killed that off!

Woodman

17th October 2011, 19:15

When exactly is the Beach racing?

Not going to the street racing, Sundays a rugby day.:Punk:

Padmei

17th October 2011, 19:31

When exactly is the Beach racing?

Not going to the street racing, Sundays a rugby day.:Punk:

Ummmm the world cup would have finished by then...

Good grief I get so sick of having to do all the legwork - get a fricking googlebar ya inbred

http://www.sportsground.co.nz/ClubSite.asp?SiteID=13064&PageTypeID=3&PageID=45266

I'm thinking of organising (ha yes even I laugh at that) an adv ride over the maunga/ pelorus terrible coffee/ Hori Bay before or after the beach race for out of towners, if any are interested - or coming

warewolf

17th October 2011, 20:17

No, but good idea since this time I'm actually going to have to buy a spanner to cut. Nearly $30 for a 27mm, and they are a bit heavier than I need. Purpose-built may be better.'k, scored one of these today from Morleys (cheaper than Cycletreads' discount rate, too):

<a href="http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/605-tyre_leverstyre_irons/2259-drc_tyre_lever_with_wrench.aspx"><img src="http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/images/products/21.739.jpg"/></a>

Nice and sturdy without being quite as heavy as a normal ring/open spanner. "Pro" tyre lever tip looks a lot flasher than my old skool cast levers.

warewolf

17th October 2011, 20:22

Good grief I get so sick of having to do all the legwork - get a fricking googlebar ya inbred

http://www.sportsground.co.nz/ClubSite.asp?SiteID=13064&PageTypeID=3&PageID=45266Your google-foo is weak tonight, grasshopper.

Still no date for the beach races published.

Woodman

17th October 2011, 20:32

Street races in Greymouth are on Sunday aren't they? same day as RWC final.?
Am I missing something somewhere?

NordieBoy

17th October 2011, 21:31

You need a bulldozer. Fortunately I have one in the shed. Its red.

How good it it through trees?
I need something that'll go through these ones...
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warewolf

18th October 2011, 14:02

Shed night at Jen's is now Thursday night, ask me offline if you need her new address.

MyGSXF

18th October 2011, 22:13

If by shed nite you mean beer, pizza and bullshit, then I'd be keen :D

MMmmmmm... pizza.... :drool:

I'm doing some long-ish night-ish tarseal rides.. eg popped over to Takaka last night...

:shit::crybaby: :crybaby::brick:

Jen is keen to host a shed night since she is getting cabin fever!

unbelieveably so..... :eek5: finally able to drive again.. after 3 weeks :wings:
& I don't reeeealy think that having my learner licenced teenager drive me around was that good for my nerves.... :eek: :shutup:

Padmei

19th October 2011, 07:21

Great news. :sunny:
Tom sturgess will be opening his bike collection as a museum where you can have a ride on some bikes. :wings:
Over the last few weeks I have seen an old T100 with a dealer plate on ride from town to our place then back to town , then a BSA, but when a Vincent went past with the same plate it finally clicked whose they were.

Hopefully the museum isn't all modern glass & stainless but period looking with oil stained wooden floors & old oil company signs hanging around.

Padmei

19th October 2011, 07:22

Street races in Greymouth are on Sunday aren't they? same day as RWC final.?
Am I missing something somewhere?

My mistake- I thought you were talking about the Port races as it is in the same week as the beach races.

Woodman

19th October 2011, 13:36

My mistake- I thought you were talking about the Port races as it is in the same week as the beach races.

Its ok this time, but don't let it happen again ok.

Woodman

19th October 2011, 21:08

Also, can't do shed night tomorrow. Have fun.

umopom

21st October 2011, 18:35

Long weekend - anyone want to go somewhere - collect that tag and beyond?
JC

JATZ

21st October 2011, 19:44

Long weekend - anyone want to go somewhere - collect that tag and beyond?
JC

Gentle pootle down to Greymouthish for us tomorrow, back on Sunday :scooter:
Nothing to advento..advente... gnarly:shit: mrs J's new tyre didn't turn up:facepalm:

NordieBoy

21st October 2011, 20:01

Gentle pootle down to Greymouthish for us tomorrow, back on Sunday :scooter:
Nothing to advento..advente... gnarly:shit: mrs J's new tyre didn't turn up:facepalm:

Got an 18" non-dot knobbly with heaps of tread here she can have...

NordieBoy

21st October 2011, 20:04

Long weekend - anyone want to go somewhere - collect that tag and beyond?
JC

Where to guv?

NordieBoy

21st October 2011, 21:44

6hr results...
http://www.sportsground.co.nz/files/Site/130/64/Pdf/111021143524JXKFKVTX.pdf

25th in class :Punk:
61st out of 73 overall :shifty:

Not last! :wings:

umopom

22nd October 2011, 10:06

Where to guv?

Today it is raining - as we all know KTMs melt if they get wet - so tomorrow or Monday - 10:30 at Mobil in Richmond. Collect tag, Kings Ridge etc, fuel coffee then either left or right - Porika Braeburn etc or Omalutu (poss Patriarch) and Mugatapu? Or any other suggestions.
Cheers JC

But got to go somewhere!!!!!!!:banana::sunny:

pete-blen

22nd October 2011, 11:26

Today it is raining - as we all know KTMs melt if they get wet - so tomorrow or Monday - 10:30 at Mobil in Richmond. Collect tag, Kings Ridge etc, fuel coffee then either left or right - Porika Braeburn etc or Omalutu (poss Patriarch) and Mugatapu? Or any other suggestions.
Cheers JC

But got to go somewhere!!!!!!!:banana::sunny:

I was planing .. Onamalutu loop & MT Pat...
Got to lean how to crash this side car somewhere..:facepalm:
crap wheather here 2day...

NordieBoy

22nd October 2011, 11:35

Today it is raining - as we all know KTMs melt if they get wet - so tomorrow or Monday - 10:30 at Mobil in Richmond. Collect tag, Kings Ridge etc, fuel coffee then either left or right - Porika Braeburn etc or Omalutu (poss Patriarch) and Mugatapu? Or any other suggestions.
Cheers JC

But got to go somewhere!!!!!!!:banana::sunny:

Sounds good.

The DR needs to get out and stretch it's legs.

Porika, Braeburn, Murch.
Back via Glenhope/Big Bush Rd to Tadmor? If possible/passable?

249111

umopom

22nd October 2011, 12:20

Sounds good.

The DR needs to get out and stretch it's legs.

Porika, Braeburn, Murch.
Back via Glenhope/Big Bush Rd to Tadmor? If possible/passable?

249111

OK sounds good - just need to pick a day! Tomorrow (Sunday) probably best - so 10:30 at Mobil Richmond tomorrow.
Cheers
JC

NordieBoy

22nd October 2011, 13:36

Sounds good. Still tossing up DR vs TT though.
Haven't done those tracks on the TT yet so may just put the road wheels back on and give it a go.

NordieBoy

22nd October 2011, 17:20

Went for a short blat on the TT up Hurricane Hill where the rear knobbly did the same in the damp as it did in the dry and decided traction was for wimps and not exciting at all, round Maitai Face where there's a decent line now, down to Linton Hill and then decided "what the hell" and went up the firebreak, all the way to the top, on the same tyres that are useless on anything hard pack with a loose covering.
I think I'll leave them on for tomorrow as I don't care if I knacker the rear and once it is shot, I can put the MT43 on.

I think that on average, I'd have had more traction from the 705 rear. But the knobbly front was a must for the downhills.

Maybe an "emo" tyre setup, long front, short back as opposed to the "mullet" with a roady front and knobbly rear.

pete-blen

23rd October 2011, 16:55

Has anyone riden this track...
the site sates 4WD only.. so it not
only walking up to the first hut...
The track seems to run down the next valley over
from rainbow towards Blenheim..

hope the link works..
http://tramper.co.nz/?3617

NordieBoy

23rd October 2011, 17:29

NordieBoy

23rd October 2011, 17:32

320km for me today.

A couple of bits I hadn't been on before and managed to find the tracks linking Glenhope to Kinzett Creek.

Oh and Mr Forestry man, on Sunday Creek Road, the sign says closed Mon - Fri. That would seem to indicate that it's open on weekends. Open does not count dumping a pile of gravel on the road, making it impassable and forcing traffic through a skid site that's got a locked gate...

CrazyFrog

23rd October 2011, 18:18

320km for me today.

A couple of bits I hadn't been on before and managed to find the tracks linking Glenhope to Kinzett Creek.

Sheesh, you've only just found those, you gotta get out more, lol :facepalm:

I did 230km on Friday on the scoot with the ScooterSurvivor crew :scooter:, and came home over the Glenhope, Elvys Rd and Cains Rd, which links up over by Kinzett creek. All done on road tyres, 25km per litre, fuel range around 200km, and ave speed was around 70kmph on seal, 40kmph on gravel. Could've done with better front shocks, my back took a hammerin over some of the potholes, but good for a laugh anyways.:weird:

NordieBoy

23rd October 2011, 19:44

Yeah yeah yeah...

My maps don't show Cains & Kinzett linking up so had to do a bit of guesswork.
Guessed right :woohoo:

Big Bush, Elvys, Cains, Swafford, Kinzett...
28km...

JATZ

23rd October 2011, 19:57

I did 230km on Friday on the scoot with the ScooterSurvivor crew :scooter:, and came home over the Glenhope, Elvys Rd and Cains Rd, which links up over by Kinzett creek. All done on road tyres, 25km per litre, fuel range around 200km, and ave speed was around 70kmph on seal, 40kmph on gravel. Could've done with better front shocks, my back took a hammerin over some of the potholes, but good for a laugh anyways.:weird:

Was talking to a couple of the scooteristas today, Sounds like an epic journey, 4 people carrying each scoot accross the Mackley, and a bit of pushing up some of the hills. All but 1 made Greymouth I think :woohoo: They even got to do a couple of laps, and who knew a scooter could wheelie :shit:

topo

24th October 2011, 19:44

JATZ

24th October 2011, 20:28

Anyone keen for a thursday avo/night ride?

Thinking i might do the regular old coach,rosedale,jacobs ladder,dovedale loop finishing with drinks at the chateau, will leave from the start of old coach at 5.30pm sharpish (plenty of time to argue the merits of titanium v's CF wheel weights later on).

Yip.... we'd be starters :scooter:

By the start of old coach.... you mean the end closest to Nelson ?

topo

24th October 2011, 20:36

yip meet up at intersection on new bypass:yes:

NordieBoy

25th October 2011, 08:37

The Murch ride as a playlist...
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pete-blen

25th October 2011, 19:42

Dam....
was that a one day ride...
kool vids...
how about a route map

NordieBoy

25th October 2011, 20:47

Dam....
was that a one day ride...
kool vids...
how about a route map

Yep. 11am - 5pm.

249360

warewolf

25th October 2011, 22:00

Well I managed to get some bike time in at the weekend, too. Full service including valve clearances - I've done it often enough it seems simple and effortless. Swapped on the MT90 A/T roadie front tyre, swapped on the correct front disc, picked up the newly-straightened rear rim with fresh MT90 A/T rubber. Have been busy re-installing all the road gear: pillion pegs (cheers Jatz), footpeg rubbers (may get biffed if it rains), rear rack, Givi plate on the rack, tank bag. Cheers Topo for welding up a few bits'n'pieces for me, yes Padmei I will probably grab your woodman-welder and start doing some meself. Fixed one wiring fault in my headlight modification.

Had a wee ride 'around the block' on Sunday night: Nelson - Picton - Renwick - St Arnaud - Kawatiri Junction - Tapawera - Motueka - Nelson. 415km, got home at 1:30am :D. No rain, just enough to blur the visor occasionally.

Fixed a second and the main wiring fault with the headlight mods Monday night... NOW the bloody low beam stays on with high beam, without flickering. :woohoo: Still doesn't matter how much forward lighting you have, need to have an mtb-style helmet-mounted light to illuminate where you want to go, rather than where you are currently headed as most headlights do. Unfortunately the HID I was intending to run is too bulky - or at least, the igniter and transformer are - to affix to the helmet. May possibly be able to fit them in the top of a backpack, but I think waiting until I'm richer and getting an LED light will be a better bet.

Picked up the repaired alloy bash plate today, they did a good job for not much money. Decided not to reinforce it lest it expose the bolt heads or interfere with the damping rubbers.

So I'm primed and ready for the Long Weekend Rally and Grand Challenge... 3500km in 5 days :2thumbsup or should that be :stupid: or :weird:??

warewolf

25th October 2011, 22:06

Anyone keen for a thursday avo/night ride?

Thinking i might do the regular old coach,rosedale,jacobs ladder,dovedale loop finishing with drinks at the chateau, will leave from the start of old coach at 5.30pm sharpish (plenty of time to argue the merits of titanium v's CF wheel weights later on).Yep, totally! But not this week, will be catching some zeds in Turangi.

PS
Ti and CF are so 20th century. Pffft! You need iWait's, they're all the go now, even have internet connectivity... Jatz' got some at his place. I'm sure he'd love to give you some of his iWait's.

Woodman

26th October 2011, 06:11

All of a sudden the NADS are turning into road riders. Or have we just discovered that our bikes are dual purpose.?

Its all good.

Padmei

26th October 2011, 06:43

All of a sudden the NADS are turning into road riders. Or have we just discovered that our bikes are dual purpose.?

Its all good.

I'm going to cruiserville - Wait till you see the wideglide forks i'm fitting to the KLX

JATZ

28th October 2011, 19:34

Any body else up for a gentle sunday afternoon pootle. Just a couple of hours or so.....

Was thinking of a forest block not to far from Tapawera :shutup:

Going boating tomorrow and there's 1 spot left in the boat, you keen Nordie ? :Pokey:

Padmei

28th October 2011, 19:44

I'll prob go road riding again. I went for a pleasant cruise over to takaka yesterday for coffee- woud be nicer if it was 10 deg warmer on top of the hill.
I'm really getting into riding & looking at the scenery - something you can't really do when surrounded by gorse

NordieBoy

28th October 2011, 21:24

Any body else up for a gentle sunday afternoon pootle. Just a couple of hours or so.....

Was thinking of a forest block not to far from Tapawera :shutup:

Sounds good.

Going boating tomorrow and there's 1 spot left in the boat, you keen Nordie ? :Pokey:

Not enough time to get sealeg'd up :sick:

NordieBoy

28th October 2011, 21:27

JATZ

29th October 2011, 18:42

Sounds good.

Prices cnr @ 1.......?
Do Rosedale, Jacobs ladder, and Sunday crk......Then I guess we'll "Eatwell" in the forest....
Last time I was in there was in the 4wd and it looked very bikeable.

Sound like a plan ? :blink:

Probly finish at that Roobarb place in Wakefield, or at the new Kohatu :yes:

NordieBoy

29th October 2011, 19:19

Prices cnr @ 1.......?
Do Rosedale, Jacobs ladder, and Sunday crk......Then I guess we'll "Eatwell" in the forest....
Last time I was in there was in the 4wd and it looked very bikeable.

Sound like a plan ? :blink:

Probly finish at that Roobarb place in Wakefield, or at the new Kohatu :yes:

Prices corner... That the turnoff on the Moutere Hwy with the huge tree?

JATZ

29th October 2011, 19:48

Prices corner... That the turnoff on the Moutere Hwy with the huge tree?

Why yes it is :yes:

pete-blen

29th October 2011, 20:09

or at the new Kohatu :yes:

NEW.......:shit:
What happened to the old one....?
LOL....staggered pissed out of there once or twice..
and driven or :scooter: over spooners back to Wakefeild...

Padmei

30th October 2011, 18:28

You guys go up Tasty rd?

NordieBoy

30th October 2011, 18:51

You guys go up Tasty rd?

Mmmm...

Delicious.

See the guys with the flintlock rifles?

JATZ

30th October 2011, 18:52

NEW.......:shit:
What happened to the old one....?
LOL....staggered pissed out of there once or twice..
and driven or :scooter: over spooners back to Wakefeild...

Old one went tits up a while back, old owners stripped what they could out of it, then it sat empty and derelict for a couple of years before a couple took it over and turned it into a cafe.Very nice it is too, seems to be a popular spot when doing the loop, Nelson, Mot vly, U/Mout...

You guys go up Tasty rd?

:yes: Didn't spend much time in there though. We poped out on Sunday creek rd and tried to get into Panic Mac, but it's well, a little difficult. I have video, will upload later so it should be ready for viewing about January.
Had a beer at Kohatu then went up Rabbit gully, across Dovedale saddle, along some more road/tracks and came out at U/Moutere :blink: Dunno how it happened, but it was a good ride. Followed by another ale at Umopoms :drinkup:
Was a good rideout :ride:

Padmei

30th October 2011, 19:16

I got to the other end of the road but didn't want to lift Schmidt over the rock so rode back & out past the shooters. Nice day for a ride.

Woodman

30th October 2011, 19:35

Went for a wee roady ride this arvo, well except for a wee hoon by the Mot river.

Coming home from Mot I was in a line of traffic when the driver of a campervan decided all of a sudden that she wanted an apple from that Broken Hill fruit stall on that s bend that I,ve always thought dangerous. Anyway i was unaware of all this until i saw brakelights and tyre smoke and cars on weird angles in front of me. Anyway I managed to brake, and lock the back up:facepalm: so as I slid sideways towards the back of one of the sideways cars we both ended up on the wrong side of the road. Fortunately I managed to miss hitting the sideways car by fuck all, but when I looked up there were 2 cars coming round the corner and were on a collision course for me and the sideways car. Somehow managed to get off the back brake and change direction enough to avoid them, needless to say if i was riding an airhead their would have been rocker cover contact on both sides:shit:. Anyway i stopped on the side of the road and watched the following cars passengers and drivers horrified expressions at what could have been. the driver of the camper got out and had an utter look of horror on her face that it was of no use me telling her what she had done wrong so i waved and rode home oddly in a very calm state.

Really didn't need that.

Padmei

30th October 2011, 19:50

We're glad you're still with us - really!!!

I rode home past the Richmond lites wedge of death today & saw a cop car flashing lites.
There was a car to the side of the wedge that had run into a long brushwood fence:shit: I couldn't for the life of me remember seeing a fence like that on the side of the motorway. we're talking right on the shoulder of it.
Now I still truly can't believe what I saw - the front of the car was stoved in like it had hit a lamppost & there was a fence post IMPALED into the bonnet:gob: half of the post was now in the engine bay while the rest of it was actually sticking out of the bonnet horizontally. the post was attached to the rest of the fence

I had to look about 5 times to reassure myself I'd seen things correctly.
weird.

NordieBoy

30th October 2011, 20:27

I rode home past the Richmond lites wedge of death today & saw a cop car flashing lites.
There was a car to the side of the wedge that had run into a long brushwood fence:shit: I couldn't for the life of me remember seeing a fence like that on the side of the motorway. we're talking right on the shoulder of it.
Now I still truly can't believe what I saw - the front of the car was stoved in like it had hit a lamppost & there was a fence post IMPALED into the bonnet:gob: half of the post was now in the engine bay while the rest of it was actually sticking out of the bonnet horizontally. the post was attached to the rest of the fence

I had to look about 5 times to reassure myself I'd seen things correctly.
weird.

What time did you go past?
It was still there about 4:30.

249745

Padmei

31st October 2011, 07:03

What time did you go past?
It was still there about 4:30.

249745

thanks for posting that
I went thru about 3.50pm. Did you see the post sticking out of the bonnet?

NordieBoy

31st October 2011, 09:36

thanks for posting that
I went thru about 3.50pm. Did you see the post sticking out of the bonnet?

That was all I got. Didn't turn my head enough to see the front.

NordieBoy

31st October 2011, 15:28

NordieBro heard 4 bikes go past when he was hunting between Spooners and Dove Hill.

1 was really noisy.

Slow/noisy would be me.
Fast/noisy would be the Pom.

He also thinks that Nuggety Creek does go over private land at one point.

Padmei

31st October 2011, 17:08

saw that car in the accident today on the car transporter - had a nice square hole in the bonnet.
In the paper tonite there was a fair bit of carnage in the forests over the weekend - 18yrold girl over a 7 metre bank choppered out & a collision in Orinocco forest. Not a good look for other forest users.

JATZ

31st October 2011, 20:24

NordieBoy

31st October 2011, 21:10

Eating Well...
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Underground

31st October 2011, 23:06

Eating Well...

You're starting to get quite good at this now arent you Nordie...
Cool tunes, nice editing :clap:

Padmei

1st November 2011, 06:45

Best so far my lil friend. Well done. You need some front on shots tho - with th ebikes going fast over jumps & thru rivers etc

NordieBoy

1st November 2011, 07:46

You need some front on shots tho - with th ebikes going fast over jumps & thru rivers etc

But you'd stopped to get your head seen to. No one else does that sort of thing.

NordieBoy

1st November 2011, 12:31

Results from the "State of Origin" Classic MX the other week...

Pre 75 Callum McKay DT250
Pre 78 Rob Anglesey RM370
Pre 86 Midbore Shane McGowan TT350
Pre 86 Smallbore Shane McGowan XR250
Pre 86 Open Shane McGowan TT350
Evo Shane McGowan PE175
Vet Tim Davison PE250
Open Shane McGowan TT350
Junior Keegan Anglesey PE175

NordieBro was up against CR500's in the open classes on the TT350 :D

Woodman

1st November 2011, 20:52

NordieBoy

5th November 2011, 11:55

Went over to Pelorus for a late breakfast this morning.

The Maungatapu has a nice flow to it at the moment.
Not too rough, you can keep your speed up and really enjoy it.

Heringa stream is passable and the wild pork, kumera and apple pie was quite nice.
The flat white didn't even taste burnt this time!

Linton Hill is also doable on a TT350 with road tyres :scooter:
Going down Hurricane Hill is freakier though. The rain ruts are a right bugger.

I think the next farkle for the TT will be a braided brake line. You can easily feel the line expand when you pull the lever in. It's a bit too soft for my liking...

Padmei

5th November 2011, 12:07

I think you struck the best weather. Schmiddty is laid up with a leaking battery so I will take the opportunity to do a few more bits that require it to be off the road.

If I really feel the need I may take the klx out for a quick one tomm avo.

NordieBoy

5th November 2011, 12:39

I'm tempted to do Isolation Trig, then down the gun club valley with the 705's on :D

Padmei

5th November 2011, 18:53

I'm tempted to do Isolation Trig, then down the gun club valley with the 705's on :D

I'll be washing my hair that day

Woodman

5th November 2011, 19:02

Went over to Pelorus for a late breakfast this morning.

I think the next farkle for the TT will be a braided brake line. You can easily feel the line expand when you pull the lever in. It's a bit too soft for my liking...

Just fitted a braided line and new pads to mine from procycle. haven't been far but the brake seems better, albeit a bit wooden and requires quite a bit of hand pressure , but the lever doesn't reach the grip now so thats gotta be good. Will give it a decent test soon, and maybe let one of the nads see what its like once the pads are properly bedded in.

NordieBoy

5th November 2011, 19:36

Yeah, the braided line puts all the effort from your hand straight down to the pads.
No squishyness but slightly wooden.

I woodn't go back though.

Had a hell of a time bleeding the DR master cylinder on the TT. There's still a shitload of air in there...

CrazyFrog

5th November 2011, 20:12

Have any of you guys heard of these: Goodridge speed bleeders?

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/4/22/434/6597/ITEM/Goodridge-Speed-Bleeders.aspx

I recently got some from the USA, around $25NZ a pair for my KTM.
They replace the stock bleed nipple and have a non return valve in them, so they bleed fluid out but don't let air back into the brake lines. It took me about 2 mins to bleed my brakes once installed, just crack the nipple, pump the brake lever and fill reservior with fresh fluid.
Too easy!

NordieBoy

5th November 2011, 20:27

NordieBoy

6th November 2011, 10:19

Sounds like they're going to start patrolling the forest again. Specially since that girl went off the bank.

In other news, I feel like a blat up Mt Duppa today :scooter:

warewolf

6th November 2011, 14:25

Have any of you guys heard of these: Goodridge speed bleeders?Yep.

I've been using these for 6 years or so now.I'm old school...just do it by hand with a looped hose line, but granted it's quite a stretch on the 640. All that fancy stuff might be faster and cooler, but there's always another priority for my money. Tools for jobs I can't yet do, or do often, get priority over something like this that is only done occasionally and can be done with the tools I've already got.

Would love to have a fully blinged-out pro workshop though! :headbang:

I've heard of morons deliberately doing a bad bleed job on braided lines in order to give some squish at the lever to emulate the crappy rubber hoses they're used to!

A couple of tricks to get that list bit of air out: 1) cable tie the brake on overnight 2) hang the master cylinder up so it is the highest point in the line. The latter works especially well with dirt bikes when the brake line at rest loops up above the master.

NordieBoy

6th November 2011, 16:03

Woodman

6th November 2011, 19:43

Weird thing about brake bleeding.

Ever since I have had the klr the front has been almost impossible to bleed, took friggen ages, just drove me nuts every time .

Put the braided line on the other day and it bled up straight away.

weird,

NordieBoy

6th November 2011, 21:15

Ummm...

If you go into Mt Duppa via the top of the Forgotten Highway, you can't get out again without quite a bit of effort :apumpin::weird:

Let's just say, I'm glad I had the pruning saw with me :niceone:

Quite a bit = 40 minutes...
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Box'a'bits

7th November 2011, 21:03

Quite a bit = 40 minutes...
Any particular obvious reason that 'the man' had decided to block access? Public or private roads?

NordieBoy

8th November 2011, 07:27

Any particular obvious reason that 'the man' had decided to block access? Public or private roads?

Logging .

NordieBoy

13th November 2011, 15:08

I would like to announce that Scout Rd is now easily doable east to west on road tyres and doable west to east :niceone:

There are no more trees across the track :cool:

Also, drop down the track to the north of Mt Everest and a couple of corners later there's a cool ridgeline track that goes up to the right. Couldn't get any purchase with the 705's on the loose deep grit surface. Bulldogging back down and I was sliding beside the bike. Was going to have another go but got a phone call half way down, as you do. Jenni had locked herself out and I had the key :rolleyes: