Nelson Rideouts - Where next?

[madmartin]

ah yes, i know the one, isn't there camera's in Hira forest now tho? Just waiting till i get pinged by the aforementioned "man" up there. already been given my marching orders from dovedale to spooners rd:nono:

[pete-blen]

ah yes, i know the one, isn't there camera's in Hira forest now tho? Just waiting till i get pinged by the aforementioned "man" up there.

Camera's in the hira:eek: bloody worlds gone mad...:Police:
In the mid 80s.. it was known around Nelson.. If
yer wanted to go for a ride... every sat morning
meet at the hira car park at 10am... some days
there could be 15+ bikes turn up.. 8/10 the norm..

[NordieBoy]

ah yes, i know the one, isn't there camera's in Hira forest now tho? Just waiting till i get pinged by the aforementioned "man" up there. already been given my marching orders from dovedale to spooners rd:nono:

Central, Sharlands and Top Rd? are public easements and I strenuously object to paying to be on them.
I'm going to pay though. It's easier to fight from the inside.

[NordieBoy]

Clearing out Scout Rd
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[topo]

Katie and i have gone to the trouble (easy as) of getting the permit to ride in the hira,moutere and waimea forest areas. to be honest i think that they should be cracking down on the muppets who keep getting in trouble and causing issues, i think "we" adv type guys who think we can ride anywhere we want need to take a serious look occasionally at where we are going and how others see what we get up to.

We can't even keep the mungatapu track open propperly at the moment so why push the boundrys in the forestry areas given there is propper access being allowed without having to jump through too many hoops.

I do however agree with Nordie regarding all the publc easments and legal roads especially in the Hira.


Guys, please don't f**k up the access we still have!

[madmartin]

Katie and i have gone to the trouble (easy as) of getting the permit to ride in the hira,moutere and waimea forest areas. to be honest i think that they should be cracking down on the muppets who keep getting in trouble and causing issues, i think "we" adv type guys who think we can ride anywhere we want need to take a serious look occasionally at where we are going and how others see what we get up to.

We can't even keep the mungatapu track open propperly at the moment so why push the boundrys in the forestry areas given there is propper access being allowed without having to jump through too many hoops.

I do however agree with Nordie regarding all the publc easments and legal roads especially in the Hira.


Guys, please don't f**k up the access we still have!

yeah you do have a point

[madmartin]

weather kinda buggered getting the R1 out for a scrape today, so off to see if i can get into Hori Bay during the week :cool:

[NordieBoy]

So off to see if i can get into Hori Bay during the week :cool:

Give us some warning and I may be able to join you.

[madmartin]

will do, some company would be good as things are a bit reserved on your own, froze my tits off getting back thru the wangas tho, still jacket material i think

[NordieBoy]

Yep. I want to check out the roads off the Slippery Slope of Despair and you don't want to try coming back up that without knobblies or help.

[Padmei]

So an hour & a half of pushing your bike up didn't put you off from going down there again?:doh:
I admire your tenacity Sir Ernest!!

[NordieBoy]

So an hour & a half of pushing your bike up didn't put you off from going down there again?:doh:
I admire your tenacity Sir Ernest!!

New Pirelli MT43 trials rear...

Should have more bite on that stuff than the 705's.

[nic]

I will be in the "top-of-the-south" for a few days after Christmas and I would be grateful for suggestions of rides in the area.

I will be doing the Molesworth and Rainbow (28th & 29th) so looking for places to ride after that until my return ferry on the 2nd Jan.
I have seen very little of the gravel in that part of NZ. I have done the Maungatapu track once .....be curious to do it again, but I'm not sure I would do it on my own. I have been consulting my maps and have some ideas, but thought i would sound out the locals too.

So...suggestions of where to ride (and where not to try and take my XT), and where to park up at the end of the day for a beer etc:drinknsin....would be most welcome. Oh, and I would of course, like to meet some of you guys and gals if you are around so offers of local tour-guiding will be gratefully received.

cheers

nic

[NordieBoy]

Wonder when the beach races will be on.

Team NADS again?

Ever beach raced Nic?

[Padmei]

Hey Nic.
There will prob be a Nads ride when you're here. I'll be staying around for xmas & will be keen to do Molesworth & Rainbow as soon as it opens - prob in one day though.
Other cool places are Braeburn track, & can't remember the the other one that comes out at frog flat but is one of my favourites. Maruia Saddle?

Hori bay & over the hill to Takaka are awesome rides as is Port Underwood road from picton to Blenheim.
Hell even the tarseal is great around here...
Stay tuned & we'll see who's around then & where to go.

Ever tried beach racing Nic? Once bitten...

[NordieBoy]

Once bitten...

Always wary...

[pete-blen]

Hey Nic.
There will prob be a Nads ride when you're here. I'll be staying around for xmas & will be keen to do Molesworth & Rainbow as soon as it opens - prob in one day though.
Other cool places are Braeburn track, & can't remember the the other one that comes out at frog flat but is one of my favourites. Maruia Saddle?

Hori bay & over the hill to Takaka are awesome rides as is Port Underwood road from picton to Blenheim......

Port Underwood Rd to Blenheim with a detoure out to the Tory channel heads..
I,m looking at a 2 day ride Molesworth / Rainbow with Edwards & Mailing passes ..
Also MT Pat & Leatham Valley...
No shortage of places to ride around Nelson / Malb...

[nic]

Ever beach raced Nic?

Errmmmm......no. But I could, maybe :rofl:

Thanks for the suggestions - I shall consult maps further and start making a [rough] plan....I'll keep an eye on this thread too.

[NordieBoy]

I feel like a fang through the Maungatapu, maybe including the Tinline this evening...

[Night Falcon]

Errmmmm......no. But I could, maybe :rofl:

Thanks for the suggestions - I shall consult maps further and start making a [rough] plan....I'll keep an eye on this thread too.

Hey Nic, one thing you should be wary of over Nelson way is the amount banjo picken that goes on....nothing to worry about just don't start tapping your feet to it :no: :banana::wari::whistle:

[Padmei]

I feel like a fang through the Maungatapu, maybe including the Tinline this evening...

Went over the bay again today - awesome- warm, sunny, uncrowded.
Went for a MTB tonite so pretty wheeled out.
Good nite for it. many other tyre tracks thru there lately? I thought they were closing the road for roadworks?

[CrazyFrog]

I thought they were closing the road for roadworks?

Me thinks it's closed from Monday 21st onwards.
Looks like it will be option B for the next 6 months or so, Sharlands then Teal saddle to caretakers hill/gate.

[NordieBoy]

They've started putting fluro sprayed marker posts on the side of the road...
Knackered trials tyres have got some amazing grip but fcuk me, a new one is on another level entirely.

It's got a whole 3mm of clearance to the shock bolt and swingarm and that's with going to a smaller front sprocket...

14f/12r psi.

Maungatapu to the summit with all the side tracks and even riding the water ditch down from the corkscrew just for the hell of it and the tyre just gripped and drove. Climbing out of ditches - no problem...

Linton Hill - just for the hell of it - up and down... Bloody smooth grip... Wow...

But it's cheating. There's no effort or skill involved. Just point and shoot.

Aim it at something gnarly and it just says "Yeah, I can do that" and yawns when you get to the top. The Shinko 705's however say "Oh shit!, Not again!" and "Well fcuk me!" when you get to the top.

I prefer the 705's...

[Woodman]

Went over the bay again today - awesome- warm, sunny, uncrowded.
Went for a MTB tonite so pretty wheeled out.
Good nite for it. many other tyre tracks thru there lately? I thought they were closing the road for roadworks?

Saw you riding past, Schmiddy sounded quite nice.

[Padmei]

Saw you riding past, Schmiddy sounded quite nice.

Thought you had the week off? I would have called in.

[Woodman]

Thought you had the week off? I would have called in.

Kinda, was doing a couple of expo evenings in Blenheim and Nelson, but managed to get back to Mot for half a day between shows, and had to pick up my regassed rear shock, although they reckon it won't last, but it did have pressure in it before so we'll see.

Will have the bike back together tomorrow, and just traced my new rear hubs progress and it went through customs yesterday so hopefully it may arrive today, hopefully.

[alane]

:killingme


Will have the bike back together tomorrow, and just traced my new rear hubs progress and it went through customs yesterday so hopefully it may arrive today, hopefully.

One thing you can say about that WOODMAN -----he,s not hopeless. :killingme

[pete-blen]

Might have a look at the munga 2morrow...
Is the maiti road still open to traffic ?..

[madmartin]

Hey Nordie

Providing i get my shit together and give the BRP a service monday might go for another look up Hori bay/whanga's on tuesday if you're keen for a spin let me know

[NordieBoy]

Might have a look at the munga 2morrow...
Is the maiti road still open to traffic ?..

Yes.............

[NordieBoy]

Hey Nordie

Providing i get my shit together and give the BRP a service monday might go for another look up Hori bay/whanga's on tuesday if you're keen for a spin let me know

Tuesday is out for me. Wed is fine though.

[umopom]

Tuesday is out for me. Wed is fine though.

Never mind next week.....................what about tomorrow?????????????

[NordieBoy]

Never mind next week.....................what about tomorrow?????????????

Wairoa Gorge?
The rivers are calling...


No ice!

:oi-grr:

[pete-blen]

Yes.............:laugh:


And I came across this...:angry:

[CrazyFrog]

: And I came across this...:angry:

Don't believe everything you see, especially on the interweb.
Feel the force and go exploring grasshopper..........

How long has that wire rope been at the top Nordie? Gotta be at least 12 months now, but it hasn't stopped the NADS regular sojourns up there. Maitai Dam caretaker is dirtbike friendly.

Except for the Maitai valley Road from 21 Nov, cos they say that WILL be closed

[NordieBoy]

Yeah. It's only "Officially" closed :devil2:

[pete-blen]

LOL..
So yer ignore it then..
That kool ..as thats what I done...
bastard getting the bike under the wire rope...

[NordieBoy]

LOL..
So yer ignore it then..
That kool ..as thats what I done...
bastard getting the bike under the wire rope...

No problem with 2 wheels and no mirrors.

[umopom]

Wairoa Gorge?
The rivers are calling...


No ice!

:oi-grr:

Okey dokey - a later start would be good - Pomwater motel at 11? Saw Gary this morning and he still isn't right so he won't be joining us!

[NordieBoy]

Pomwater Motel?

[CrazyFrog]

Pomwater Motel?

Try BRITwater motel on corner?

[NordieBoy]

Try BRITwater motel on corner?

Ahhh...

English humour...

[Padmei]

Any tales to tell?
Has anyone noticed the huge number of bikes going thru nelson this week & weekend. The old Burt Munroe will be pumping. I was tempted to go but the weather lately has been pretty grotty- Long tent pegs will be needed.

[NordieBoy]

No tales at all. Just your normal boring 30km of tracks I'd never been on type ride. No video clips of anyone falling off at all either.

[Woodman]

No interesting tales here. Fitted new rear cush drive hub and bearings, and new tkc80. Bloody hell it was like fitting a pushbike tyre almost. 120/90/17 is quite tall and skinny looking, but it seemed ok on a scrub in ride down the river today.

Hanging out for a big ride, thinking somewhere in the Sounds, see how far I can get, seal or gravel not fussy.

[pete-blen]

Hanging out for a big ride, thinking somewhere in the Sounds, see how far I can get, seal or gravel not fussy.

Hey mate give me a yell if yer want company & heading for the sounds. If its later in the week... my XT should have turned up by then.... Be dieing to take it for a ride somewhere / anywhere...

[madmartin]

Tuesday is out for me. Wed is fine though.

balls, back to work wednesday... oh well, if i'm still out there lying under the XR be a dude and lift it off me would ya?

[NordieBoy]

balls, back to work wednesday... oh well, if i'm still out there lying under the XR be a dude and lift it off me would ya?

After photos of course.

Looks like tomorrow is going to be the best day for riding this week dammit.

[madmartin]

ah well

back to the shed, tappets to set, coolant to change, think i'll fit that 25litre safari monster too...:no:

[madmartin]

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nice roads up Mt Duppa to explore, beauty day, now back up the wangas on the R1 :niceone:

[warewolf]

Lots of bikes heading south down the Wet Coast. We drove in pouring rain sun-Mon, cleared as we got to Monstaman's, but at least we were 24hrs ahead of the floods.

Bit of a change in pace from cranking the 640 in as much as you dare to dawdling along in the car to avoid the wee lad getting carsick.

[Piglit]

Any rides happening this weekend?

[Underground]

Hanging out for a big ride, thinking somewhere in the Sounds, see how far I can get, seal or gravel not fussy.
I'll put the coffee on

[Woodman]

Hey mate give me a yell if yer want company & heading for the sounds. If its later in the week... my XT should have turned up by then.... Be dieing to take it for a ride somewhere / anywhere...

Bugger, won't be this week.


I'll put the coffee on

cheers, never thought of out your way, haven't been there for ages, unfortunately not this week but soonish.

[andy mac]

I'll put the coffee on

Hi Jeff is your coffeehouse open on Friday? If yes how do we (2) find it.

Is the Matai Valley Rd open yet or is there another way to access the Maungatpu track? If no, should we transit thru Sharlands Rd?

After French Pass what's the closest fuel heading to Picton?

Sorry about the list of questions.

Andy

[pete-blen]

After French Pass what's the closest fuel heading to Picton?

Andy

Rai valley... about 2k south of the french pass turn off...
then another 20k ? to Havelock....

[Underground]

Hi Jeff is your coffeehouse open on Friday? If yes how do we (2) find it.

Is the Matai Valley Rd open yet or is there another way to access the Maungatpu track? If no, should we transit thru Sharlands Rd?

After French Pass what's the closest fuel heading to Picton?

Sorry about the list of questions.

Andy

Yep, Fridays a good day, I'll ride through and meet you if you can give me a time.
Fuel also at Okiwi Bay and I've got maybe 10L

[andy mac]

Rai valley... about 2k south of the french pass turn off...
then another 20k ? to Havelock....

Thanks for the info Pete.


Yep, Fridays a good day, I'll ride through and meet you if you can give me a time.
Fuel also at Okiwi Bay and I've got maybe 10L

Ask anyone i'm no go at being on time so will find my own way out. Unfortunately GT went down on Dovedale saddle today and has a twisted ankle. so he probably won't come out. He wants to visit somone on Queen Charlotte drive opposite a Maori church any idea where that might be?

[NordieBoy]

Working on it...
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Having to trim 15mins out to get it under 15mins :doh:

See if you can guess the musical theme this time :D

[Underground]

Ask anyone i'm no go at being on time so will find my own way out. Unfortunately GT went down on Dovedale saddle today and has a twisted ankle. so he probably won't come out. He wants to visit somone on Queen Charlotte drive opposite a Maori church any idea where that might be?

Ok, I'll see you at some time then.
Maori church ... cant be too many of those on QC drive, cant say as I've noticed it tho, usually concentrating on the road.

[NordieBoy]

See if you can guess the musical theme this time :D

It'll be even harder to guess now...

YouTube decided to mute it :(

New soundtrack time...

[Transalper]

lol, surprised you haven't had that happen to you sooner.
That's one reason why I haven't put music in most of mine.
You'll have to start building a library of Royalty-Free Music to use.

[NordieBoy]

lol, surprised you haven't had that happen to you sooner.
That's one reason why I haven't put music in most of mine.
You'll have to start building a library of Royalty-Free Music to use.

It has and I am :D

It's annoying it doesn't identify which track is the infringing one (or four) though...

[NordieBoy]

Finally...
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[NordieBoy]

Where to today?

[Padmei]

I've got nippers this morning, then have to do a bit on Schmidtty & work in with Becs run so I may have to get out when I can. i will prob try to head towards French Pass & turn back depending on time.
I can see the weekends gettting busier from now til xmas but we're staying home this year:woohoo:

[umopom]

Where to today?

Great day for falling off - I can spare an hour or two?
JC

[Woodman]

May get out for a squirt late this arvo.

Now that that awful wind has stopped I feel like riding.

[Padmei]

Now that that awful wind has stopped I feel like riding.

Amen I looked out the window & felt very sorry for the poor buggers down at the Burt Munroe.

[Woodman]

Amen I looked out the window & felt very sorry for the poor buggers down at the Burt Munroe.

Wow, could you see them from your place??

[NordieBoy]

The DR needs a run so where to that's not too gnarly?
Hori Bay?
Wairoa Gorge?
Elsewhere?

[CrazyFrog]

Right, I just talked to JC, decision made to meet Britwater motel carpark again, 1pm, heading up Wairoa Gorge area gain for a looksee. At least if it gets hot, there's plenty of rivers to cool off in

[NordieBoy]

Cool(ish)...

[Padmei]

I took a trip out to French Pass today.

http://advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17389817&postcount=554

[NordieBoy]

I took a trip out to French Pass today.

http://advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17389817&postcount=554

Nice and Zenny.

I had a night ride back down the Takaka Hill from Cannan like that.
Topo was far enough ahead on the 625 that I couldn't see his lights.
Dark, no traffic, warm evening, clean seal.
It just flowed.

[madmartin]

agreed, the run down french pass is awesome, not roadbike material on the seal, just too bumpy in my opinion, perfect big single/trailie roads tho :yes:

[NordieBoy]

Schmidty and the peanut shell would have loved the Wairoa today :D

The water was low...
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The gorse was sparse...

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And the hills were mere bumps...
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[Woodman]

I took a trip out to French Pass today.

http://advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17389817&postcount=554

Good writeup.

Is awesometwistiness a word? If not, it should be.

Very Zen, will have to finish that book one day.

BTW, how far past the portage can you get? I have been just past, but am thinking of going out there again for a looksee.

[pete-blen]

BTW, how far past the portage can you get? I have been just past, but am thinking of going out there again for a looksee.


yer can get out to Raetihi , just after St Omar theres a road that goes over the top
to Crail bay... the prob is theres not a lot of signage.... If yer get as far as the portage
you have missed the turn off... Now from memmory.. the turn of is just as yer leave
the coast & go over the top to the other coast the Portage is on...i think/maybe..

but I know yer can get out feather than that... finding the right roads is the trick with
little signage...

give n me a yell..I will waist a tank of gas with yer... still waiting for that dam XT660
to turn up...:angry:

[Padmei]

I very much want to head out to Crail bay again soon. Shall we organise a Nads rideout there - anyone else keen?
Oh BTW it is past French pass road- turnoff past Linkwater.

[Padmei]

Waht was happening in that pic in the river Nordie? Kinda glad I took the soft option

[pete-blen]

I very much want to head out to Crail bay again soon. Shall we organise a Nads rideout there - anyone else keen?
Oh BTW it is past French pass road- turnoff past Linkwater.

french pass turn off is just before Ria Valley.. coming from Nelson..
Linkwater is the turn off out to the sounds/Portage,,,

[CrazyFrog]

Waht was happening in that pic in the river Nordie? Kinda glad I took the soft option

It might be a KTM submarine, I took my own advice and cooled off in one of the river crossings. Ahhhh, cool water, Ohhhh no, blown headlight.:facepalm:
First thing I did when I got home was unchoke that damn muffler too, hard starts are no fun, nor is exhaust smoke from fuel flooding, not good for the nerves.
Thanks boys, good exploring out there.

[NordieBoy]

Waht was happening in that pic in the river Nordie? Kinda glad I took the soft option

Crazy decided his headlight fluid needed topping up.
That's the crossing you parked the KLR up on the rock in.

[Woodman]

I very much want to head out to Crail bay again soon. Shall we organise a Nads rideout there - anyone else keen?
Oh BTW it is past French pass road- turnoff past Linkwater.

Yea that sounds good. Keen as.

BTW Warewolf, how did your grand challenge thing go?

[warewolf]

BTW Warewolf, how did your grand challenge thing go?Fcukin' A!
Bloody good ride. :Punk: Definitely worth the trip norf. Still don't know if the Chatto Creek 1000 would be as good, and it's nearly twice as far away from Nelson. The route was across the Taupo-Napier Rd, anticlockwise around East Cape, Eketahuna via some back roads, Vinegar Hill, Fields Track, Rangipo. Unsurprisingly the very rough East Cape unsettled quite a few bikes (riders), including some adventure bikes, but the 640 took it all in it's stride, never lost its composure once. There was at least one KLR on the run, too.

However I have found the limit of road-riding the 640A on the standard seat: it's somewhere before 3400km in 4 days :facepalm: But I'm not sure I can blame the bike as I have done bugger-all road riding in the last couple of years. I did as many kays in a week as I did in the previous 2.5 years...

From another thread:

Well it's taken until today (thurs) for me to be able to sit without a little discomfort. :gob: That last hour in to Wellington on Sunday arvo was the most painful I've ever done :crybaby: but I suppose after 3400 km in 4 days on the KTM 640 Vibramatic it's understandable. [Edit: And now I've been at the puter for an hour tonight, I've got a sore butt again... Jurassic Butt aka Megasaurus!]

We had it pretty easy this year. For the main event I never put on my over-gloves, nor my final thermal layer: inner gloves, inner socks, legs and top. Bugger all straight roads, bugger all traffic, bugger all nasty weather. Although the fog over every climb at night (and notably the Paihiatua Track) made things interesting. The frequent damp roads kept you on the ball, especially at night, but rain itself was infrequent. Lotsa misty stuff that raised the humidity enough to fog my closed visor, but popping it open cleared it.

I've done a handful of GCs on the 640 previously, but the addition of the 900km pushed things over the limit, as far as my arse is concerned. Plus the run to Wellywood is a bit too straight for comfort even via Vinegar Hill. Having said that, I've not done much road riding in the last couple of years, and very little this last 12 months. Most of my riding time has been off-road, and that's only been about 1 day per month. :cry: I've spent the last month steadily converting the 640 back to road trim.

An awesome ride, as usual. :woohoo:

Some numbers for you, these are for the 3550 km trip ex-Nelson, not including 650 km of practice runs:

Fuel: $367, avg 4.7 L/100km = max 542 km/tank
Tyres: $111, 30% of a set
Chains/sprockets: $85, 30% of a set
Oil/Filters: $67, 70% of a service

All this adds up to about $17.80 / 100km in expenses, and another service will be due before the Dusty Butt 1000 in January.

Bring it on...

[nic]

Wonder when the beach races will be on.

Team NADS again?

Ever beach raced Nic?

Is the beach racing on at the same time at the street racing? and which beach?

[NordieBoy]

Is the beach racing on at the same time at the street racing? and which beach?

Usually the day after the street races, at Rabbit Island.

[Padmei]

Damn I've started to get nervous again :eek5:. I may have to borrow that steering damper & get it working Nordie.
Only a month away now:confused:

Ulysses Toy run is on again this saturday leaving from the A&P showgrounds. For those who haven't been in a motorcycle run before it's a lot of fun & for a good cause - guns for afghanistan or sumting like that. Nordie & I will be tinsled up- wheres that damn santa smilie...

[Padmei]

Usually the day after the street races, at Rabbit Island.

Whatchagonna ride this year Nordie?
If anyone wants to have a go but worried about fricking their bike they're welcome to ride my green piece of shit

[NordieBoy]

My Kiwi still had a tinsel scarf at the beach races :D

[NordieBoy]

Whatchagonna ride this year Nordie?
If anyone wants to have a go but worried about fricking their bike they're welcome to ride my green piece of shit

Probably the TT. The Nordie is going to get a little more babied than usual 'till after the DB1K.

Complete set of wheel bearings, possibly steering bearings, oil, filter, front tyre...

[Woodman]

oooo beach racing, gonna do no prep work on the tractor this year, just get on, ride it their, race and then ride home.

[NordieBoy]

Got a couple of cameras to try.
Fuji AV100:
12mp
3x Optical Zoom
Buttons on back
AA batteries
$79
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Canon Powershot A3000IS:
10Mp
4x Optical Zoom
Buttons on back and dial on top
Lithium battery
$120
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Same size LCD on both.

Both photos were on full auto. The Fuji one was a bit darker as there was slightly more white in the centre of the frame.

I prefer using the Canon with the dial...

[Padmei]

Thanks Nordie but I've got the Fuji one - I went into Dick smith ready to spend $3-400 on a 'good' camera & somehow the shop assistant talked me into buying the cheap runout fuji model for $90 :facepalm:

I'll leave the camera thing till after xmas with all its additional expenses.

Just a word of warning- all those in front of me look out when cornering as I may be inclined to overshoot the cones by about, oh lets say 100m or so.

[almoto]

Got a couple of cameras to try.
Fuji AV100:
12mp
3x Optical Zoom
Buttons on back
AA batteries
$79
251809

Canon Powershot A3000IS:
10Mp
4x Optical Zoom
Buttons on back and dial on top
Lithium battery
$120
251808

Same size LCD on both.

Both photos were on full auto. The Fuji one was a bit darker as there was slightly more white in the centre of the frame.

I prefer using the Canon with the dial...

I like cameras with AA batteries...spare batteries no problem...I bought a Panasonic Lumix FT-10 and cheap 3.party batteries aren't usable because Panasonic uses software in their cameras that prevent any other batteries but Panasonic being used...and a spare Panasonic battery is $100:shit:

I had to make my own on the road charger up out of the original charger using 4 (rechargeable) AA batteries...10-15 min. from empty to 3 quarters full (not optimal...easy to overcharge battery)

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[NordieBoy]

Next Sunday (11th) is the Classic MX Christmas Fun Day.
Hunts farm, 88 Valley.
Flat paddock, 2 rounds of racing and 1 round of fun.
Modern bikes OK.


"Fun" may or may not include...
Egg race.
2up race.
Relay.
Father/son relay on sons bike.
Etc..


Sounds like it'd be a laugh for adventure bikes too...

[Padmei]

I like cameras with AA batteries...spare batteries no problem...I bought a Panasonic Lumix FT-10 and cheap 3.party batteries aren't usable because Panasonic uses software in their cameras that prevent any other batteries but Panasonic being used...and a spare Panasonic battery is $100:shit:

I had to make my own on the road charger up out of the original charger using 4 (rechargeable) AA batteries...10-15 min. from empty to 3 quarters full (not optimal...easy to overcharge battery)


Now that's a battery pack charger thingy!!

[warewolf]

Ulysses Toy run is on again this saturday leaving from the A&P showgrounds. For those who haven't been in a motorcycle run before it's a lot of fun & for a good cause - guns for afghanistan or sumting like that. Nordie & I will be tinsled up- wheres that damn santa smilie...I'll be there. Thought the paper said start was Papps car park cambridge st richmond??

Just washed 4000km of road crap off the bike :D Hope it's not too far, I last filled up in Fielding so I'm down to the last 200km or so...


Yep I'm in for the beach racing, would love to have the 200 back but that's probably not going to happen. Shame I wasn't paying attention to that tyre auction on TM, they went for $17 or something silly like that.

[NordieBoy]

I'll be there. Thought the paper said start was Papps car park cambridge st richmond??

It's Padders. What do you expect?
He got the town and time right though.


Meet 10.00am on at carpark in Cambridge St., Richmond. Ride leaves 11.00am SHARP

[Padmei]

OK listen up. I have recieved information that the start is on cambridge st Richmond.
That is all
carry on with you normal day

[madmartin]

Anyone keen on a spin out Hori bay tomorrow?

[NordieBoy]

Don't like getting my bike wet :(

[madmartin]

it's gonna clear up tomorrow avo

[NordieBoy]

There's a possibility I could get away at 1pm tomorrow...

[madmartin]

prob heading up a bit earlier then that but mate needs to run in a new set of rings so you'll prob find us if you head up around 2

[NordieBoy]

I'll be at home from about 11:30 so any time should be ok.

[madmartin]

yeah leaving my place in tahuna around 12 if it's stopped raining by then

[NordieBoy]

Beaut day for it. Nice and sunny, gentle breeze.

What happens when a TT350, DR200 and XR650R attempt Steep Rd?

Well, 2 of them made it...

[madmartin]

the sheer lack of talent had something to do with that there i think...

[NordieBoy]

I kept saying, "3rd gear and pinned" but would you listen? No.




:D

[NordieBoy]

Oh, and have I mentioned lately how much I like Shinko 705's?

:woohoo:


Except on uphill wet grass...

[madmartin]

I kept saying, "3rd gear and pinned" but would you listen? No.




:D

listen? i have it on good authority it's not one of my better attributes :oi-grr:

[Woodman]

He probly thought you said "beer or pimms?"

Then crashed.

[madmartin]

well the crash i had was a good un :crazy:

[NordieBoy]

3 hour of footage trimmed down to 26 mins.

Now to trim that down to 15min and still keep all my awesome riding intact :rolleyes:

[Padmei]

I went for a ride today up the end of Sunrise Valley road:msn-wink: if you know what I mean

teheheheheeeheeeheee

Anyone know what's there

giggle giggle giggle

[CrazyFrog]

I went for a ride today up the end of Sunrise Valley road:msn-wink: if you know what I mean

teheheheheeeheeeheee

Anyone know what's there

giggle giggle giggle

Oh Christ no :facepalm: Not the Nudist Camp......

Ya didn't get yer cock out did ya?

Or was this you in the bushes :tugger:

[NordieBoy]

Past the Buddhist camp is the nudie park. But turn right before it and then a left you're on the way to the Dove Hill...

[JATZ]

Oh Christ no :facepalm: Not the Nudist Camp......

Ya didn't get yer cock out did ya?

Or was this you in the bushes :tugger:

:puke:

Thanks for that C.F. :msn-wink:

[Padmei]

Tehehehehehehehehehehe

YES!! I found The Nudie Camp:clap::clap::clap::lol::lol::lol:

Wahooo bums & tits & fannys & willys tehehe giggle giggle giggle - they're all there........



...........heeeeey whadayou guys up to next weekend?????:msn-wink::msn-wink::msn-wink::lol::lol::lol:
teheheheh giggle giggle

[madmartin]

mwahaha, taking "adventure" riding to new levels aye?:clap:

[Woodman]

Was thinkin of going up there myself this arvo to see if I could get through to somewhere someone (Nordie?) once mentioned on here.
Didn't know about nudie camp tho.ooooooo
Did the dovedale, sunday creek, dry weather loop instead. was going to go through panic mac, but with all the logging on Sunday creek road the track to panic mac has gone, yes gone I say.

The TDC must have excess gravel at the monent. Bastards.

[NordieBoy]

Did the dovedale, sunday creek, dry weather loop instead. was going to go through panic mac, but with all the logging on Sunday creek road the track to panic mac has gone, yes gone I say.

Nothing a pruning saw and folding shovel can't handle, surely.


Would be interesting to do Panic Mac from 'tother end to see how far it now goes...

[Woodman]

Nothing a pruning saw and folding shovel can't handle, surely.


Would be interesting to do Panic Mac from 'tother end to see how far it now goes...

Waste of time having a pruning saw as their is nothing to prune.

Other end would be good , but for the life of me I can't remember where it comes out.

[NordieBoy]

Waste of time having a pruning saw as their is nothing to prune.

Other end would be good , but for the life of me I can't remember where it comes out.

Easiest is Upper Stanley Brook Rd and turn left...

[Fluffy Cat]

Yippee I am back:eek:.....

Are we going out for a ride to check out the damage this weekend?.
BRP should be registered Sat morning or will it be raining?.......in which case i will be digging (enlarging) a trench network around my house.

[NordieBoy]

XR + knobblie = trenching tool.

[NordieBoy]

Hori Bay should be nicely rutted and there shouldn't be any tree down issues.

The dead pilot whale may have been washed away too...

[Buddha#81]

Hey Guys, I have a bit of me time over xmas, was looking at heading up the Molesworth and back the Rainbow but it looks like the Molesworth wont be open untill I get back. So it looks like the Rainbow both ways up Boxing day and and back on the 27th.

The Question is........ anything worth riding between St Arnaud and Mapua, being that I'll be travelling alone dont go sending me down a goat track! This is my shake down for the dusty! Anyone at a loose end and a leave pass on Boxing Day i'd be happy to have the company and a guide?

[umopom]

Getting cabin fever so i would be up for a half day to get rid of the turkey/ham/alcohol/ice cream/pav/etc/etc
Cheers
JC

[Fluffy Cat]

I will get the BRP wof/rego at 0800hrs Sat morning. Sat or Sun is good for me.

[topo]

meet me in murch at 1pm tomorrow, you guy's choose the route home.

[NordieBoy]

So who wants a tootle through (or to the first impassable slip) the Maungatapu from the Pelorus end?

[Woodman]

So who wants a tootle through (or to the first impassable slip) the Maungatapu from the Pelorus end?

When?

Also I suppose you want your roll cart holder seeing as how you are doing the db this year.

[NordieBoy]

When?

Also I suppose you want your roll cart holder seeing as how you are doing the db this year.

Today some time?

Was looking at building another one. Similar size but with the electrics from the big beastie of Topo's :D

Or I'll just use the GPS...

[Woodman]

Today some time?

Was looking at building another one. Similar size but with the electrics from the big beastie of Topo's :D

Or I'll just use the GPS...

Today is crap for me, tomorrow arvo is way betterer.

I remember after a huge rain a while back when we went up the Maunga, it was incredibly dry and unmuddy. Odd

[NordieBoy]

Today is crap for me, tomorrow arvo is way betterer.

I remember after a huge rain a while back when we went up the Maunga, it was incredibly dry and unmuddy. Odd

Maungatapu recce tomorrow then?

[Padmei]

Yep I'm in

[Fluffy Cat]

Cool.
BRP passed its wof......its always fun seeing the guys trying to kick start it....brings back not to distant memories:laugh:.
So we are off into the face of death itself tomorrow:eek:.....or are we just off tomorrow.

[rogerh]

Cool.
BRP passed its wof......its always fun seeing the guys trying to kick start it....brings back not to distant memories:laugh:.


:laugh: Last Warrant I got on the 640 was a bit the same. Dropped bike off in the morning (with broken starter clutch - no elec leg :no: 640 has left foot kick:laugh:)
Picked up later in the day with a warrant on it. They commented I needed to get it fixed.

Whole garage watched as I kick started it. First kick :bleh: .They then admitted they couldn't get it started, but could not find a reason to fail it.

Lucky I get on with them OK

:laugh::laugh::laugh:
:killingme:killingme

[Woodman]

Maungatapu recce tomorrow then?

Arvo is better for me, oneish?

[NordieBoy]

Here at 1pm and then out to pick up Padmei so he doesn't get lost?

[pete-blen]

I would be a bit warey of the pelorus area...
went over to nelson last sat..run into some hobbits
at pelorus...
Peter Jackson was filming there...
Shit yer wouldn't beleave the crap he had there...
trucks of scaffolding pipe.. must have been 15 trucks & vans.
satalite dish.. wire cables everywhere...
Couldn't see anything..they were filming on the down stream side..
the whole bridge was sheilded off with black plastic sheet...


Any ways.... what time yer looking at being at pelorus?
could make up the numbers...

[CrazyFrog]

The Hobbits have packed up and gone away for a bit, so Pelorus should be good to go.
But not for me, working Sundee :no:

Maitai Valley is clear of slips, but road blocked at Smiths Ford (due pipeline works).
Access to Mangatapu via Sharlands is anyone's guess after the rain/slips.

[Padmei]

I'll meet you at the eporium as I have to put some pink milk in.

[NordieBoy]

Pelorus for coffee at about 1:45...

[pete-blen]

Pelorus for coffee at about 1:45...

Sounds doable

[Woodman]

Yup sounds good, don't wait for me too long at the Emporium cos I am on a tight schedule, and will catch up at pelorous.

[Padmei]

Yup sounds good, don't wait for me too long at the Emporium cos I am on a tight schedule, and will catch up at pelorous.
How about we give the coffee a miss & just ride this avo? I've got to carry on making Mrs Padmeis chrissy pressy when I come back.
I'll bring a rope.

[Woodman]

How about we give the coffee a miss & just ride this avo? I've got to carry on making Mrs Padmeis chrissy pressy when I come back.
I'll bring a rope.

yea suits me. No need to bring a rope though, we won't be that upset about missing coffee.:no:

I spose you don't wanna stop and talk about tyres either?

Should be there at 1.

[JATZ]

Pelorus for coffee at about 1:45...

Unless NordieBro is going...... then it'll be about 3:30/4:00 ish :shutup:

[pete-blen]

hope it's better wheather over there than here..
windy / overcast.. but quite warm still...

[Fluffy Cat]

Thanks guys:laugh:.....
Still alive yipee!!!!......

[JATZ]

2 words.....

:niceone: & :headbang:

[NordieBoy]

No one fell off!

Almost everyone got up the Maungatapu Summit bank!

Everyone? got up Linton Hill! And some Down!

There's been a dozer down Linton Hill and the rocks in the middle are easier than before and there's a little dirt coverage which helps.

One little rock fall going up to Horse Bridge, one bit of tree down near the head of the dam, some nasty looking cracks in the track that may make it 1/2 a lane when they let go, otherwise the Maungatapu is in pretty mint condition.

Heringa Stream was even doable. Sort of.
The base of the stream was a bit lacking in traction. The base of the climb wasn't.
Nearly looped it and then there wasn't enough traction to get going again. That was the only part of the ride where knobs would have made a difference.

[Woodman]

No one fell off!



Not quite.:shutup:

Was good fun, was expecting mud and ruts and all that kind of good stuff. Dust and smoothness was a surprise.

[NordieBoy]

Not quite.:shutup:
Where?


Was good fun, was expecting mud and ruts and all that kind of good stuff. Dust and smoothness was a surprise.
One water bump down the bottom pylon track nearly caused soiled daks. The back end came up a bit high and the additional height of Jatz'z oilskin meant I got quite a surprise...

I don't like it when the front end comes down a second or two before the back...

[Woodman]

On an incredibly knarly slippery hill, and by the way it wasn't me.

[pete-blen]

Thanks guys..
That was a good ride...

Now yer mention it..I did see a bike in a postion other than up right..

[NordieBoy]

On an incredibly knarly slippery hill, and by the way it wasn't me.

Ahh...

Up or down?

Up'd be Linton Hill.
Down'd be off Sharlands toward Hurricane.

[Padmei]

Prob Jatz. He always does stuff like that...

[NordieBoy]

Those cracks in the track may be serious...

Maungatapu
253030

Maitai Face Rd
253039

[Padmei]

A motley bunch of motorcycles gathered in front of the Emporium eager for another afternoon of debauchery & revedness. Fluufy cat, Umopom, Nordie, Jatz, Woodman & myself taking the green piece of shit out for the 1st time in ages.
We met Peteblen at Pelorus


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First stop for me to take pics. Nordie sizing up the Heringa Stream. From the bridge it looked a lil deep & the entry up the bank is sketchy most times let alone after the severe flooding Nelson's had.

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/252.jpg

Ooooooh I found the zoom

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/253.jpg

Kinda got there but not enough traction at the bottom

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/254.jpg

OK he wanted to ride thru a stream & up a slick track on road tyres now he needs help. "Lets forget about him & ride off" was going thru everyones minds but I said it out loud. I do that sometimes. Sometimes saying things like that out loud has got me in trouble. I type things like that now- I've learnt:yes:

They're a good bunch these guys. I was content to be the official photog.

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/256.jpg

I nearly had Woodman parked up my date when I quickly stopped to take this shot of the river

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/259.jpg


http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/260.jpg

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I always seem to run out of batteries during these rides.
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Tiptoeing down Hurricane Hill. Some puckering going on here

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/268.jpg


I had a really good ride. The first time i've been off road for ages. And prob the first time I haven't fallen off - Obviously not pushing myself:innocent:

[Fluffy Cat]

"Puckering" oh yeah damn right.
Was thinking........
Don't want to break my collarbone again.:shit::shit::shit:

[NordieBoy]

"Puckering" oh yeah damn right.
Was thinking........
Don't want to break my collarbone again.:shit::shit::shit:

Someone donking your rear tyre wouldn't have helped either :D

[Padmei]

Beach races. What's happening with them Nordie - any word so far? I've got my knobblie ready to fit to Schmidtty.

[Box'a'bits]

Or you could stick road tyres on it & come up to Manfield on the 8th & have a go on the track...CDMTCI track day..:confused:

[Padmei]

Or you could stick road tyres on it & come up to Manfield on the 8th & have a go on the track...CDMTCI track day..:confused:

Actually that's mighty tempting. We are at the mo making plans to come to Welly for a couple of days around the 4-6th. We could extend it maybe.
Even if that doesn't work i'd love to catch up for a coffee with the Welly airhead group & look at / ride (only around the block) a couple of similar bikes to compare a few things.
We'll talk later.

[NordieBoy]

Beach races. What's happening with them Nordie - any word so far? I've got my knobblie ready to fit to Schmidtty.

I'll drop in to Morleys tomorrow and find out.
There's nothing in the club calendar or on the facebook page though...

[Padmei]

Bugger with a double g. I just spoke with the secretary of the NMCC (well his wife actually- he was painting the house) & the beach races aren't on this year.:no: Something bout being in the Too hard basket.:cry:

I'm at a loss for words....

[JATZ]

Prob Jatz. He always does stuff like that...

O.K. I'll confess..... the orsome power of the 3fiddy got away on me a bit going up Linton hill :facepalm: and then some turkey wasn't watching where they were going when I stopped, aye Padders :shutup:


Bugger with a double g. I just spoke with the secretary of the NMCC (well his wife actually- he was painting the house) & the beach races aren't on this year.:no: Something bout being in the Too hard basket.:cry:

I'm at a loss for words....

I reakon Pohara would be good for some "impromptu" beach racing. Plenty of holiday makers for a slalom course :blink:

[Woodman]

Bugger with a double g. I just spoke with the secretary of the NMCC (well his wife actually- he was painting the house) & the beach races aren't on this year.:no: Something bout being in the Too hard basket.:cry:

I'm at a loss for words....

"Fuck" is a good word to use in circumstances like these.

[Kenb]

Hi Everyone,

there are four of us leaving Christchurch on Boxing Day with plans to be in Mouteka on 30 Dec and hopefully ride the Maungatapu to Poloris on 31 Jan (We are flexible about the time of day). We had this advice on the Mangatapu thread;

"I would suggest if anyone is wanting to ride the Maungatapu but are now unsure of how to get there from Nelson they post up here or in the Nelson rideouts thread & someone could volunteer to guide them thru the forest roads around the closed portion of the Maitai road."

We will be offline from tomorrow so woujld really appreciate any help and a phone contact. My cell is 021 043 7447

thanks

Ken

[Padmei]

Hi Everyone,

there are four of us leaving Christchurch on Boxing Day with plans to be in Mouteka on 30 Dec and hopefully ride the Maungatapu to Poloris on 31 Jan (We are flexible about the time of day). We had this advice on the Mangatapu thread;

"I would suggest if anyone is wanting to ride the Maungatapu but are now unsure of how to get there from Nelson they post up here or in the Nelson rideouts thread & someone could volunteer to guide them thru the forest roads around the closed portion of the Maitai road."

We will be offline from tomorrow so woujld really appreciate any help and a phone contact. My cell is 021 043 7447

thanks

Ken

Text sent with mine & Nordies cellphones

[Kenb]

Text sent with mine & Nordies cellphones

Received,

Thanks!

[Padmei]

I'm doing Molesworth/ Rainbow/ home on the 28th of Dec. I'll be taking Schmidtty so I won't be doing Altimarloch or anything tricky - just plain non stop riding as a shakedown ride for the Dusty buttocks.

There hopefully won't be any maintenance stops however I will take some extra bolts & loctite.

I plan on leaving early, going via taylors Dam only really stopping in Hanmer for a coffee, gas & sweet thing then straight back.

If you're interested in hanging out let me know.

[TangoCharlie]

Can anyone advise the current state of the Porika Track, as planing a trip through there next week from Christchurch via Mangles Valley and back through the Rainbow. Is it ok to do by yourself?

[Woodman]

Can anyone advise the current state of the Porika Track, as planing a trip through there next week from Christchurch via Mangles Valley and back through the Rainbow. Is it ok to do by yourself?

Its ok apparently, I do it quite often alone and its fine as long as you don't go too far off the beaten track and get stuck in a bog hole:facepalm:

Disclaimer. You should always ride in groups for safety reasons.:sick:

[topo]

Can anyone advise the current state of the Porika Track, as planing a trip through there next week from Christchurch via Mangles Valley and back through the Rainbow. Is it ok to do by yourself?

I did the porika last weekend, it's a little washed out but nothing out of the ordinary. i wouldn't do it 2up on a beemer at the moment but that may have changed if a few 4wd's have gone through moving the loose stuff out of the way.
The Braeburn road is in perfect condition but the ford are slipperier than usual. Maruia saddle is in perfect condition also:2thumbsup

[topo]

I'm doing Molesworth/ Rainbow/ home on the 28th of Dec. I'll be taking Schmidtty so I won't be doing Altimarloch or anything tricky - just plain non stop riding as a shakedown ride for the Dusty buttocks.

There hopefully won't be any maintenance stops however I will take some extra bolts & loctite.

I plan on leaving early, going via taylors Dam only really stopping in Hanmer for a coffee, gas & sweet thing then straight back.

If you're interested in hanging out let me know.



I'll be going through on the 28th also, i'll make sure to leave some tracks for you to follow:scooter:

what time you departing?

[NordieBoy]

I'm doing Molesworth/ Rainbow/ home on the 28th of Dec. I'll be taking Schmidtty so I won't be doing Altimarloch or anything tricky - just plain non stop riding as a shakedown ride for the Dusty buttocks.

There hopefully won't be any maintenance stops however I will take some extra bolts & loctite.

I plan on leaving early, going via taylors Dam only really stopping in Hanmer for a coffee, gas & sweet thing then straight back.

If you're interested in hanging out let me know.

Does Bec know about the sweet thing?


Should be up for this. The DR needs a good shakedown ride before the DB too.
May load it up with all the camping gear and backpack too to see how it handles it.

[pete-blen]

I'm doing Molesworth/ Rainbow/ home on the 28th of Dec. I'll be taking Schmidtty so I won't be doing Altimarloch or anything tricky - just plain non stop riding as a shakedown ride for the Dusty buttocks.

There hopefully won't be any maintenance stops however I will take some extra bolts & loctite.

I plan on leaving early, going via taylors Dam only really stopping in Hanmer for a coffee, gas & sweet thing then straight back.

If you're interested in hanging out let me know.

I'm going though on the 28th via the Taylor pass..
will be taking the XT... give me a yell if yer want
to meet up..

[Woodman]

have all you guys got nothing better to do than ride through the Molesworth on the 28th??

[pete-blen]

have all you guys got nothing better to do than ride through the Molesworth on the 28th??


Yer heaps... but none are as much fun

[Padmei]

I'm planning on leaving here at 730 am sharp so will get to hanmer at lunchytime.
If we want to catch up should we swap cell phone no's as it would be hard to estimate what time we'd meet up wouldn't it?

[pete-blen]

I'm planning on leaving here at 730 am sharp so will get to hanmer at lunchytime.
If we want to catch up should we swap cell phone no's as it would be hard to estimate what time we'd meet up wouldn't it?

PM sent...
I only live a mins from the Taylor pass...
If yer leave NN at 730... 930/945 at the
Taylor dam turn off..?
Or I'm in Weld St , across from Oliver Park
by the Redwoodtown shoping centre...
fuel station just round the corner...

[Phreaky Phil]

have all you guys got nothing better to do than ride through the Molesworth on the 28th??That means all of the "Riff Raff" will be off the road by the 29th and all of the loose stones cleared :killingme :2thumbsup

[Padmei]

PM sent...
I only live a mins from the Taylor pass...
If yer leave NN at 730... 930/945 at the
Taylor dam turn off..?
Or I'm in Weld St , across from Oliver Park
by the Redwoodtown shoping centre...
fuel station just round the corner...

Cool believe it or not I know where weld street is (had Neil youngs weld album so sticks in my head). The outlaws live at the end of Scott St.
Do you want me/us to pick you up on the way?

[Padmei]

That means all of the "Riff Raff" will be off the road by the 29th and all of the loose stones cleared :killingme :2thumbsup

Don't you worry we'll leave a few random gurries for ya:kick:

[pete-blen]

Cool believe it or not I know where weld street is (had Neil youngs weld album so sticks in my head). The outlaws live at the end of Scott St.
Do you want me/us to pick you up on the way?


Yer ok... Prob easyest...
I will put the bike out on the road..

[Woodman]

I'm planning on leaving here at 730 am sharp so will get to hanmer at lunchytime.
If we want to catch up should we swap cell phone no's as it would be hard to estimate what time we'd meet up wouldn't it?


Ok, just said fuckit to the boss and am havin a day off on Wednesday.

Meet at Casa de Crayfish? or some other secret rendezvous?

BTW you will need to be gentle with me cos I am a Molesworth virgin.


Yipppeeeeeee.

[Padmei]

Ok, just said fuckit to the boss and am havin a day off on Wednesday.

Meet at Casa de Crayfish? or some other secret rendezvous?

BTW you will need to be gentle with me cos I am a Molesworth virgin.


Yipppeeeeeee.

OK meet here at 720am for a getaway at 730.
What are ya like at long straightish dusty roads?

You'll be alright at them by the end.
Don't forget $15 (maybe $20 by now) cash for the gate on the Rainbow.

[pete-blen]

BTW you will need to be gentle with me cos I am a Molesworth virgin.


Yipppeeeeeee.

me 2... never been though on a bike..:shit:

[Padmei]

me 2... never been though on a bike..:shit:

Oh going thru on a bike!!! For a minute I thought ... :pinch:nah it's ok we'll leave it there....:sweatdrop

[NordieBoy]

Oh going thru on a bike!!! For a minute I thought ... :pinch:nah it's ok we'll leave it there....:sweatdrop

Aw man, and I wanted to use the cool drink holder in the Oddesssy too :(

[pete-blen]

Aw man, and I wanted to use the cool drink holder in the Oddesssy too :(

Bloody hell..almost thought I would be on a BIKE....
dam XT kept stoping..:no:
deside to go down & fill it...
get on it..start it up.. put it into gear..motor stops..
This happened like 4 / 5 times... fuck all I need..
:angry::angry::angry::angry::angry::angry::angry:: angry:
Its got this dumb ass system... If yer put into gear with the
side stand down .. It stops... :laugh:
lucky I figgered it out.. before I tore it to bits...

I can see a use for the system for HD riders:bleh:... not a dirt bike..

[NordieBoy]

Bloody hell..almost thought I would be on a BIKE....
dam XT kept stoping..:no:
deside to go down & fill it...
get on it..start it up.. put it into gear..motor stops..
This happened like 4 / 5 times... fuck all I need..
:angry::angry::angry::angry::angry::angry::angry:: angry:
Its got this dumb ass system... If yer put into gear with the
side stand down .. It stops... :laugh:
lucky I figgered it out.. before I tore it to bits...

I can see a use for the system for HD riders:bleh:... not a dirt bike..

And if your stand gets a bit too much dirt in it, when you go into a nice dip, the stand will drop slightly and with the friction from the dirt, will stay down...

Also the culprit if your bike keeps back firing over rocky ground...

[thommo77]

Still $15, lads.
I got all excited when I saw what you were planning, as I'd quite fancy joining you from Blenvegas.........
Alas, I forgot I'm helping out a mate at his work....:brick:
Guess I'll have to wait another time to btreak my Molesworth virginity:scooter:

Have fun!

[Padmei]

Went in tonite to drop off dvds & fill up with gas.
Was thinking whether or not I would prepare another clutch cable to take as a spare for the one i've modified for the tomaselli lever.
Just as I was thinking about it snap- no clutch & floppy lever.
Bugger - got home & up our driveway without clutch- phew!
Now I've gotta use my old one to make a new one.

[pete-blen]

And if your stand gets a bit too much dirt in it, when you go into a nice dip, the stand will drop slightly and with the friction from the dirt, will stay down...

Also the culprit if your bike keeps back firing over rocky ground...

They go bloody stupid.... just because they can in most cases...

[NordieBoy]

They go bloody stupid.... just because they can in most cases...

The clutch and stand switches have mysteriously disappeared from my DR :D

[NordieBoy]

Went in tonite to drop off dvds & fill up with gas.
Was thinking whether or not I would prepare another clutch cable to take as a spare for the one i've modified for the tomaselli lever.
Just as I was thinking about it snap- no clutch & floppy lever.
Bugger - got home & up our driveway without clutch- phew!
Now I've gotta use my old one to make a new one.

How many times do I have to tell you. Stop thinking!

[Woodman]

OK meet here at 720am for a getaway at 730.
What are ya like at long straightish dusty roads?

You'll be alright at them by the end.
Don't forget $15 (maybe $20 by now) cash for the gate on the Rainbow.

C U there .....

[JATZ]

Me and Mrs J are going into the Leatham tomorrow, probly leave here about 8:30 if anyones interested in tagging along. Be a fairly cruisey ride I should think :facepalm:

[umopom]

Could be a starter - which way are you going? Mot valley or via brigtwater? fuel in St Arnaud?
Cheers
JC


Me and Mrs J are going into the Leatham tomorrow, probly leave here about 8:30 if anyones interested in tagging along. Be a fairly cruisey ride I should think :facepalm:

[JATZ]

Could be a starter - which way are you going? Mot valley or via brigtwater? fuel in St Arnaud?
Cheers
JC

Mot valley and fuel in St Arnaud :yes:

[umopom]

Okey dokey will c u in Tapawera at 9 - will give me time for a quick blat up Sunday creek. Never been up the Leatham and a beautiful day - should be good.
Cheers
JC


Mot valley and fuel in St Arnaud :yes:

[JATZ]

- should be good.
Cheers
JC

Which it was........:facepalm:

[Padmei]

Ok I'm clutched, gassed, front mudguarded, crashbarred, GPSed, oiled, valved, spare clutched, packed, body amour repaired, visor cleaned, loctited, rope stowed & ready for action.
Actually I'm pretty rooted now so may get an early night.
See you guys (nordie, & woodman) here tomm morn. if your plans change let me know so I don't hang around.
Pete blen I'll see you over at your place.:scooter:

[pete-blen]

Ok I'm clutched, gassed, front mudguarded, crashbarred, GPSed, oiled, valved, spare clutched, packed, body amour repaired, visor cleaned, loctited, rope stowed & ready for action.
Actually I'm pretty rooted now so may get an early night.
See you guys (nordie, & woodman) here tomm morn. if your plans change let me know so I don't hang around.
Pete blen I'll see you over at your place.:scooter:


All ready at this end...
iIwill put the bike on the street at about 8:30...
PS.. don't run into it..:facepalm:

[Woodman]

Um gassed here. Got no speedo but it may miraculously start working again possibly. The shift light flashes at 112km/hr in top gear so that will have to do.

[Woodman]

Which it was........:facepalm:

Well....................

[NordieBoy]

Ok I'm clutched, gassed, front mudguarded, crashbarred, GPSed, oiled, valved, spare clutched, packed, body amour repaired, visor cleaned, loctited, rope stowed & ready for action.
Actually I'm pretty rooted now so may get an early night.
See you guys (nordie, & woodman) here tomm morn. if your plans change let me know so I don't hang around.
Pete blen I'll see you over at your place.:scooter:

Wheel bearing'd, handguarded, camera'd and ready...

7:30am at Chez Crayfish is it not?

[Woodman]

Wheel bearing'd, handguarded, camera'd and ready...

7:30am at Chez Crayfish is it not?

7.20, leaving at 7.30. Padmei is on a mission.

[JATZ]

7.20, leaving at 7.30. Padmei is on a mission.

Is NordieBro going ? :shutup:

You guys have a good ride, while I sit in an aircon tractor cab gazing out at tasman bay, keeping the bad stuff out of the apples :angry2:

[NordieBoy]

7.20, leaving at 7.30. Padmei is on a mission.

OK then.

[Fluffy Cat]

Lucky buggars:blink:.

Stay away from my place of work:bleh:.

[Shewolf]

Good meeting u guys today, seems there was a few virgins on the Molesworth.

How was Rainbow, what states the road in?

[JATZ]

Leatham valley.... yesterday, in all its 640 x 480 goodness :msn-wink:


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http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/DSCN0808.jpg

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Cheers for the tow UmoPom, the pig wouldn't start again in St Arnaud so I had a bit of a wait while the trailer was fetched. :blink:

Nek time we''ll do the Branch :Punk:

[NordieBoy]

Leatham valley.... yesterday

Would have been a bit warm.

24deg max today.

[NordieBoy]

Good meeting u guys today, seems there was a few virgins on the Molesworth.

How was Rainbow, what states the road in?

Good to meet you guys too.

The Rainbow has some nice deep soft gravel, big pot holes nearer the end and some washboards.

All of our bikes had "issues"...

Woody blew a brake side fork seal, and his air filter was a bit dirty and would hardly pull up some of the climbs. Blackberry Powerade seems to work instead of filter oil though.

Pete's rear brake caliper has munted his new pipe. More travel than expected.

I hit a rock with my right footpeg mount and sheared off the rear bolt and the paint has chipped off around that part of the frame, so that's tweaked.

Padmei's battery fell down onto the rear wheel. At speed...

Oh and after taking off from Padmei's place, how long do you think it took for the first 10min stop for repairs? Bonus points if you name the rider of the BMW.

[JATZ]

All of our bikes had "issues"...

Woody blew a brake side fork seal, and his air filter was a bit dirty and would hardly pull up some of the climbs. Blackberry Powerade seems to work instead of filter oil though.

Pete's rear brake caliper has munted his new pipe. More travel than expected.

I hit a rock with my right footpeg mount and sheared off the rear bolt and the paint has chipped off around that part of the frame, so that's tweaked.

Padmei's battery fell down onto the rear wheel. At speed...

Oh and after taking off from Padmei's place, how long do you think it took for the first 10min stop for repairs? Bonus points if you name the rider of the BMW.

Hmmmm..... how long does it take to ride down the BMW riders driveway :scratch: :facepalm:

Seems to be the season for bike issues :blink: I stripped the carb on my 350, cleaned, checked, blew out with compressed air and re-installed, still dead as a dead thing :confused: I'll start swapping bits of mrs J's bike on saturday to try track it down

[Padmei]

Good meeting u guys today, seems there was a few virgins on the Molesworth.

How was Rainbow, what states the road in?

Actually I personally found the Rainbow diabolical. The gravel in places was riding on a slushy - I thought both my tyres were flat. The pot holes at the end were deep & caught ya unexpectedly. would have to say it's the worst i've seen it.
All the slips & fords were in good condition & easy to cross
. I have to admit I was rding like a clown today tho till I put my ipod on & got into the groove with some music. Shame I lost my ipod somewhere around golden downs:facepalm:

[pete-blen]

Good to put faces to the names...

Those dam pot holes... Havn't checked the rims
for flat spots yet... i bet it was those that
re-ovaled the can...

Other than that it was a great ride...

[Woodman]

Yes a good day indeed, buggered now tho.

Good to meet Shewolf and cohorts, and the rainbow is ok, but like the Panza division says it aint that pleasant, but still good really.

Never had an air filter clog up that bad that it stops the bike from running, but I spose it means its catching the dust and is sealing proper. The bike started running bad again just after Tophouse road so it was a jerky ride home, but we got there.

Thanks guys it was fun. Pics to follow when recovered.

[NordieBoy]

Seems to be the season for bike issues :blink: I stripped the carb on my 350, cleaned, checked, blew out with compressed air and re-installed, still dead as a dead thing :confused: I'll start swapping bits of mrs J's bike on saturday to try track it down

Pete may be related to you...

He likes the Shinko 705 rear tyre, but thought it was a bit loose.

40psi will do that.

Especially combined with 13.5psi in the front :D

[NordieBoy]

Got a damn fog spot in the video camera footage :(

I keep forgetting the anti-fog inserts...

[Box'a'bits]

Padmei's battery fell down onto the rear wheel. At speed...

Oh and after taking off from Padmei's place, how long do you think it took for the first 10min stop for repairs? Bonus points if you name the rider of the BMW.
So entirely self inflicted then....:bleh:

[NordieBoy]

Shame I lost my ipod somewhere around golden downs:facepalm:

Yeah, when you went past me, I saw a white headphone cord swinging in the breeze.
Now, if you'd gone in front earlier, I could have seen it falling off and picked it up.
Like your water bottle...

[buggsubique]

I saw you guys as i was descending into Hanmer and you guys were climbing up to head out on the Rainbow. Brought Mrs Buggs down in the surf and yep, it was a hell of a bumpy ride and dusty as hell. Some of those potholes were huge! Got a bit loose in the old surf evading some of them. Still good fun though, been a couple of years since Jeff took me out of there 2up on the rd03 after my AT dropped a rear wheel brg.

[droid]

[NordieBoy]

The preview vid...
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[Padmei]

:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

I've started the ride report over here...

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609828&page=40

[pete-blen]

wonder how the north Island invasion got on
in the Rainbow today with the rain...
started about mid day over here...
dust or mud ?
potholes or puddles ?

[Shewolf]

we lucked it with the rain, a bit of drizzle leaving Hamner but a few k up the road it was just overcast until leaving Rainbow and drizzle again. Lots of nice pics :woohoo:

Those potholes were man-eaters eh!

Got some footage of you guys but will take a week or so until I'm back to reasonable interweb.

Pete you were looking a bit squidgy following the guys down the hill :blink:

[NordieBoy]

Pete you were looking a bit squidgy following the guys down the hill :blink:

He's from Christchurch.

They're all a bit like that.

It's the liquifaction...

[pete-blen]

Pete you were looking a bit squidgy following the guys down the hill :blink:

:facepalm: LOL...almost had second thoughts about it...
first time I have taken the XT off anything that is a road or easy track..
PS... didn't see you in my mirrors...:baby:
but yer did beat me to the bottom..:angry:

[Padmei]

Ok decision time- riding over Takaka hill or bike maintanance....

[NordieBoy]

Ok decision time- riding over Takaka hill or bike maintanance....

Get a strap under that battery unless there's no potholes over there...

[Kenb]

Text sent with mine & Nordies cellphones

We'll take a rain cheque on the guide to the Caretakers place if that's ok

Got chased back to Christchurch by the weather. Did however enjoy the Rainbow, the Pokira and Braeburn tracks in both directions, New Creek to Denniston (even found a challenge loop), Maruia Saddle, West Bank Road, and the Napoleon Hill track out of Reefton.

We hope to have another go at making it to Nelson after the DB1K.

Thanks for the offers of help

Ken

[NordieBoy]

We'll take a rain cheque on the guide to the Caretakers place if that's ok

Got chased back to Christchurch by the weather. Did however enjoy the Rainbow, the Pokira and Braeburn tracks in both directions, New Creek to Denniston (even found a challenge loop), Maruia Saddle, West Bank Road, and the Napoleon Hill track out of Reefton.

We hope to have another go at making it to Nelson after the DB1K.

Thanks for the offers of help

Ken

What's up with Napoleon Hill?

It's been destroyed by a dozer was the last thing I heard?

[Kenb]

What's up with Napoleon Hill?

It's been destroyed by a dozer was the last thing I heard?

No problems going in, but the section in the river was a bit of work as there must have been recent flooding. Plus we had a DR with us that decided it wanted to be a submarine!

[NordieBoy]

No problems going in, but the section in the river was a bit of work as there must have been recent flooding. Plus we had a DR with us that decided it wanted to be a submarine!

Which direction did you go?

From the Ahura end, there was a really steep downhill that was a bit impossible going the other way if wet.

[NordieBoy]

I feel the need for some wet riding tomorrow.
Probably Hori Bay and have a look up all the side roads on the way in...

[JATZ]

I feel the need for some wet riding tomorrow.
Probably Hori Bay and have a look up all the side roads on the way in...

I would, but.......

Seeing as how I missed out the other day, I was planing on giving "the loop" a nudge tomorrow with a detour up Altimarloch. All this rain should make it interesting :2thumbsup

[NordieBoy]

I'd better put up some thumbnailed pics of the Molesworth/Rainbow ride...

But my way :D

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[JATZ]

I'd better put up some thumbnailed pics of the Molesworth/Rainbow ride...

But my way :D

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God, I hate "thumbnail" pics :mad:

[NordieBoy]

God, I hate "thumbnail" pics :mad:

God I hate quoted, embedded, thumbnail pics...

You rhubarb.

[Padmei]

Fcuk I just gave up halfway down the 1st page - Is there another way? get your shit together you golden bay layabout:mad:

[NordieBoy]

Just finished downloading the "India Special - TopGear" :woohoo:

Fish & Chips - check.
Copied ready for big screen - check.

Let's do it!

:p