Nelson Rideouts - Where next?

[NordieBoy]

Hmmm...
Patriarch is a bit far...

Inwood Lookout (just over 1000m) isn't though...
Mt Arthur - Flora Carpark is only 940m...

[pete-blen]

Hmmm...
Patriarch is a bit far...

Inwood Lookout (just over 1000m) isn't though...
Mt Arthur - Flora Carpark is only 940m...

I'm only going to play around on the lower sections.
Might go as high as the lake Chalice car park if possable..
look at the forestry tracks behined Mt Pat...

dose the top of the munga look as if its under snow?

[NordieBoy]

dose the top of the munga look as if its under snow?

Would have been yesterday.

[pete-blen]

All ready for the snow...
just spent the last 2 hours fighting with
a 460 /18 - 605... What a bitch of a tyre
that was to get on...My only working
tyre tool in the hira..

[NordieBoy]

All ready for the snow...
just spent the last 2 hours fighting with
a 460 /18 - 605... What a bitch of a tyre
that was to get on...My only working
tyre tool in the hira..

I can't get this bluddy trials front to seat nicely and stay straight...

A cool tool would be useful...

I've spent about 6hrs looking for that little barstard so far :D

[pete-blen]

I can't get this bluddy trials front to seat nicely and stay straight...


A 100psi dose wonders..

[NordieBoy]

A 100psi dose wonders..

80 wasn't enough...

[Padmei]

I can't get this bluddy trials front to seat nicely and stay straight...

A cool tool would be useful...

I've spent about 6hrs looking for that little barstard so far :D

keep looking cos i'll need it to get my new front on. I surrendered the last one to the shop & watched them struggle too.

[NordieBoy]

keep looking cos i'll need it to get my new front on. I surrendered the last one to the shop & watched them struggle too.

Just spent an hour fiddling with it.
Popped a side off and rotated the tyre 90* and it went on a little better.
Also balanced it, just for the hell of it.

95g of lead :wait:

[pete-blen]

I just picked up another rear wheel for the XR...
old steel rim with drum brake... freeby so it will do..
now just got to shoe horn it in..
bearings are the big prob.. has a 15mm axle...
17mm bearing have a diffrent OD.. 20mm bearings
come in the right OD.. so prob end up pressing
internal sleeves in them to bring the down to 17mm ID..

nothing is ever straight foward..:(

[NordieBoy]

New toy to try tomorrow.
http://img.tapatalk.com/6f45edf8-ec46-9edf.jpg

Should make short work of the new growth that's too soft for the Pocket Boy or chainsaw.

There's a little track that needs clearing...

[madmartin]

next weekend Nordie's gonna have a big pile of explosives, i can see it now... :devil2:

[NordieBoy]

next weekend Nordie's gonna have a big pile of explosives, i can see it now... :devil2:

Remote controlled mini-digger...

[madmartin]

don't forget the hi-ab attachment for your TT when you drive said digger into one of your 10 foot deep ravines...

[Night Falcon]

New toy to try tomorrow.
http://img.tapatalk.com/6f45edf8-ec46-9edf.jpg

Should make short work of the new growth that's too soft for the Pocket Boy or chainsaw.

There's a little track that needs clearing...

People cutting scrub on weekends is usually associated with a community imposed recompence for some sort of irritant behaviour....so there should be lots of kiwibikers out there who can relate to this post....not me though :shifty:

[Underground]

New toy to try tomorrow.
http://img.tapatalk.com/6f45edf8-ec46-9edf.jpg

Should make short work of the new growth that's too soft for the Pocket Boy or chainsaw.

There's a little track that needs clearing...

Can't quite work that one out......do you throw it, or swallow it? :rolleyes:

[madmartin]

Can't quite work that one out......do you throw it, or swallow it? :rolleyes:

head up sharlands way, sure you'll come across him juggling three of them...

[CrazyFrog]

New toy to try tomorrow.
http://img.tapatalk.com/6f45edf8-ec46-9edf.jpg

Should make short work of the new growth that's too soft for the Pocket Boy or chainsaw.

There's a little track that needs clearing...

That baby machete only looks good enough to shave with.:devil2:

I bought one of these recently, a 2 in 1 machete, leave the pruning saw at home....

http://www.adventureshop.co.nz/gerber-gator-machete.html

When u really need some good slashing power, go the longer blade, the saw component is a bonus.

[NordieBoy]

That baby machete only looks good enough to shave with.:devil2:

I bought one of these recently, a 2 in 1 machete, leave the pruning saw at home....

http://www.adventureshop.co.nz/gerber-gator-machete.html

When u really need some good slashing power, go the longer blade, the saw component is a bonus.

The baby machete with a 5mm thick blade is a beast :D

That Gerber wont fit in a pocket though...

[Fluffy Cat]

Make sure you have adult supervision.
And
Double bag your fingers..........
Keeps them away from the ice, makes them easier to re-attach later.:eek:

[JATZ]

Just putting a general invite out for beers tonight @ the Tap in Mapus, catch up with MarkS... From about 6ish
All welcome...

[dino3310]

sorry mate i cant make it as im baby sitting tonight:(

[JATZ]

sorry mate i cant make it as im baby sitting tonight:(

You should come mate... the kids will be fine left in the car with a bag of chips and some fizzy. You might want to leave it running though, so the heater keeps the wee tykes warm :lol:

[Woodman]

Got on, rode around a bit, got dirty, fell off, rode around a bit more, went home.:cold:

[CrazyFrog]

Got on, rode around a bit, got dirty, fell off, rode around a bit more, went home.:cold:

Sounds like my ride only Sunday, I got, rode around a bit, then up Mangatapu, got flat front tyre, rode round a bit more on flat front, didn't fall off, went home and changed it. The EXC goes quite well on a flat front, just no hard cornering.;)

Went and had a good play in the snow with the family yesterday at St Arnaud (in the car) good fun but bloody cold. Glad I didn't take the bike. No ice = good skids!
Plenty of ice today though, it's gonna be lethal next couple of days. Feckin cold too.

[Padmei]

Nice pic inthe local rag Crazyfrog. I might head up there in the weekend with the family for some snow fun.

[NordieBoy]

Jeeze. It was 18* the other night. We had to go to 2 sheets on top.
Some of the locals complained of having to wear beanies to sleep to keep warm :woohoo:

[NordieBoy]

Just been for a cruise up the the Maungatapu summit.

Took 15min to get up Hurricane Hill, but I made it...
Maybe Shinko 705's aren't optimal for winter clay?

Did some track clearing in the Maungatapu. A few branches were blocking the track along the Akatarawa Extreme section. Cleared 5-6 manuka's that had come down on the corkscrew bypass.

The Omega neck brace gets pushed slightly forward by the Ogio vest meaning I can't tilt my head back as far as normal when standing going downhill but it'll be easy enough to get used to.
The brace limits tilting your head left and right but tilting forward and turning side to side are not restricted at all. I like it.

Just got me a Canon PowerShot D10 camera off TradeMe to replace the Olympus 1030sw with the dead LCD.
Both are 10m waterproof etc but the Canon is a lot more bulky but looks to have the edge in picture quality and also has optical IS which really helps in low light situations. Also 12mp vs 10mp and it takes SD cards instead of the brain dead XD's.

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Not bad for 1/13th of a sec...
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[Padmei]

God you suck

[NordieBoy]

God you suck

I know :facepalm:

I pulled the camera apart in Raro (they've got a JayCar!) and after re-assembly, only have 1 spare screw left over :Punk:

The new (2009 model) camera is not an easily pocketable camera though

[NordieBoy]

15mins to get up Hurricane Hill...
I think that's a record :facepalm:

<a href=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20120707%20Maungatapu/slides/20120707-113850.jpg><img src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20120707%20Maungatapu/thumbs/20120707-113850.jpg></a> <a href=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20120707%20Maungatapu/slides/20120707-114014.jpg><img src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20120707%20Maungatapu/thumbs/20120707-114014.jpg></a>

The exit of the Akatarawa Extreme Section...
<a href=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20120707%20Maungatapu/slides/20120707-122658.jpg><img src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20120707%20Maungatapu/thumbs/20120707-122658.jpg></a>

Yep, Nelson is still there...
<a href=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20120707%20Maungatapu/slides/20120707-130304.jpg><img src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20120707%20Maungatapu/thumbs/20120707-130304.jpg></a>

Overlooking the Tantragee Saddle...
<a href=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20120707%20Maungatapu/slides/20120707-133418.jpg><img src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20120707%20Maungatapu/thumbs/20120707-133418.jpg></a>

[Padmei]

Going to take a newbie for a play over Maunga & the forest on sat 1pm if anyone else is interested.

[NordieBoy]

Sounds good so far...

[Willdat?]

Meet at Sharlands?

[Padmei]

Meet at Sharlands?

yup. 1.15pm or casa del crayfish at 1pm

[Padmei]

How do you guys feel about today? Riding that is?

[NordieBoy]

How do you guys feel about today? Riding that is?

It'll be wet.




:headbang::2thumbsup:scooter::yes::woohoo::Punk::w ings::apumpin:

[Padmei]

Sorry Nordie. I talked to Steve & we pulled the pin. I went into town to pick up some spare levers & it was totally clagged in in the hills. We may take a rain check tomm

[NordieBoy]

If it's not actually raining about 2pm I may head up there for a short tootle but otherwise not.

[Padmei]

Yeah me too but seeing as tho it has turned very very wet i'll remain in the lab. Just did an oil change on the DRZ -booooooring:yawn:

Now i get to play with real cool toys:yes:
Where's the smilie with lots of smoke & blowing cap up?

[NordieBoy]

If it's not actually raining about 2pm I may head up there for a short tootle but otherwise not.

Not it is :baby:

[NordieBoy]

Yeah me too but seeing as tho it has turned very very wet i'll remain in the lab. Just did an oil change on the DRZ -booooooring:yawn:

Now i get to play with real cool toys:yes:
Where's the smilie with lots of smoke & blowing cap up?

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[JATZ]

Yeah me too but seeing as tho it has turned very very wet i'll remain in the lab. Just did an oil change on the DRZ -booooooring:yawn:

Now i get to play with real cool toys:yes:
Where's the smilie with lots of smoke & blowing cap up?

This one ? http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/smilies/kboom.gif

We need better smiley things, with a bit more http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/smilies/rilla.gif

On a more somber note, I waved bye bye :wavey: to the little 350 todayhttp://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/smilies/NewCry.gif I still feel sick

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/DSCN0853.jpg

Ahhhh good times

[NordieBoy]

On a more somber note, I waved bye bye :wavey: to the little 350 todayhttp://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/smilies/NewCry.gif I still feel sick

You left it on the top of Mt Altimarloch?

[Woodman]

Yeah me too but seeing as tho it has turned very very wet i'll remain in the lab. Just did an oil change on the DRZ -booooooring:yawn:

Now i get to play with real cool toys:yes:
Where's the smilie with lots of smoke & blowing cap up?

Tomorrow arvo is good for me now, if its not raining. BTW I have your clutch cable breathery thing in my car. Was over in Blenheim getting Pete to do some work on the Benelli piston and he gave it to me to drop off on the way home, but I forgot.

[dino3310]

On a more somber note, I waved bye bye :wavey: to the little 350 today
Ahhhh good times

stable must be getting low on steeds mate

[NordieBoy]

Tomorrow arvo is good for me now, if its not raining.

Forecast is now "Occasional rain, clearing morning" :headbang:

[Padmei]

Tomorrow arvo is good for me now, if its not raining. BTW I have your clutch cable breathery thing in my car. Was over in Blenheim getting Pete to do some work on the Benelli piston and he gave it to me to drop off on the way home, but I forgot.

Tomm is looking pretty bleak as well - I wouldn't mind but I damage myself enough in the bloody dry- shall we see what it's like tomm & decide? Thanks for picking up the breather but not for forgetting to drop it off. I'll save up some gas money, get my passport & bribes ready & come over & pick it up sometime.

Sad to see the 350 go Jatz. Are you riding ahem... properly yet?

Now this guy I like. Big FO race car & a winning smile - NZ needs more of people like this:yes:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/7279515/Lotto-millionaire-to-race-at-Rotoiti

[JATZ]

stable must be getting low on steeds mate

It is... Next to go is the Big...




Sad to see the 350 go Jatz. Are you riding ahem... properly yet?
]

define "properly" :D

While I'm here... does any one have a functioning lathe ? I'd like to take a bit off the spacers in the 650 forks, just 15mm or so, it doesn't feel right :eek:

[pete-blen]

It is... Next to go is the Big...



define "properly" :D

While I'm here... does any one have a functioning lathe ? I'd like to take a bit off the spacers in the 650 forks, just 15mm or so, it doesn't feel right :eek:

grinder.... hacksaw.. file.. etc
they don't do anything just sit there..

[Woodman]

It is... Next to go is the Big...



define "properly" :D

While I'm here... does any one have a functioning lathe ? I'd like to take a bit off the spacers in the 650 forks, just 15mm or so, it doesn't feel right :eek:

What Pete said, but I have a lathe at home. if you wanna drop the spacers off at work I can do it for ya if ya want . You will have to drop em off Monday so i can do them monday night cos I got a funeral in chch on wednesday/thursday and then outta town on friday again.

[dino3310]

It is... Next to go is the Big...

:eek:

:(but thats the stallion of the stable


how much;)

[NordieBoy]

does any one have a functioning lathe ? I'd like to take a bit off the spacers in the 650 forks, just 15mm or so, it doesn't feel right :eek:

It's easier to make spacers to the new size and then when you find the new ones are too short, you can put the old ones back in.

I've got plenty of high pressure hydro tubing to make some out of. What length are you after?

[NordieBoy]

With the amount of rain we've had, I think Sharlands would be a bit too dodgy today.

Dammit :(

[NordieBoy]

While I'm here... does any one have a functioning lathe ? I'd like to take a bit off the spacers in the 650 forks, just 15mm or so, it doesn't feel right :eek:

Most people add preload...

[Woodman]

With the amount of rain we've had, I think Sharlands would be a bit too dodgy today.

Dammit :(

But dodgy in a good way.

Shed day today.

[JATZ]

Most people add preload...

Ahhh yes, BUT.... what if you think you may have added to much ? and want to reduce it a whisker :scratch:
Thanks for the offer Woodman but I think I'll have a crack myself with a saw/grinder/file, whats the worst that could happen :eek5:

[Padmei]

whats the worst that could happen :eek5:

i dunno you could get caught up in the airhead barrel rebellion?

Def shed day today.

[GSers]

Def shed day today.

Hey Padmei, here is a photo of the tierod nut I was talking about.
Shank OD 13.9mm Hexhead size 19mm internal thread 10mm
You may need to shorten up the round shank to the depth of the block.
You may want to cut half the hexhead off down to 5mm as its not all required in this case
You will have to make sure the stripped thread diameter goes right through the block
You will be able to use the original Barrel / head stud
You will have to use a dremel / grinder to cut a grove in the last 5mm of the shank to accommadate the oil gallery
You will have to use a dremel / grinder to cut a 1/4 moon in the side of the hex head so that the barrel will still fit in and
You will have to Loctite Plastic Metal it into position so that the oil grove and the cut away for the barrel stay in the correct position and stop any leakage of oil pressure back into the sump around the unmachined surface on the inside of the block.
Just my thoughts on a KIWI # 8 wire solution so that you dont have to replace the block.
I will post the part # tomorrow and where you can buy one.

Cheers GSers.

[Padmei]

You're awesome Gsers. Thanks for that. I had a brainwave this morning & realised I could weld a stud to a flat backing plate & have that siting inside the block but your idea sounds lees bodgy than mine cheers.
I've gotta order some new rings & gaskets & I'll be away:woohoo:

[NordieBoy]

Ahhh yes, BUT.... what if you think you may have added to much ? and want to reduce it a whisker :scratch:
Thanks for the offer Woodman but I think I'll have a crack myself with a saw/grinder/file, whats the worst that could happen :eek5:

I made a pile of 5mm spacers to fine tune with.

With the 0.48kg springs and Intiminators, I ended up with 5mm preload as feeling the best.

On the TT, I pulled the spacer entirely when putting the Intiminators in.


The hydro tube I've got is slightly too large OD and needs skimming down.
The little lathe is sweet for making the face nice and true so it doesn't cock the spring sideways at all :headbang:

[JATZ]

The little lathe is sweet for making the face nice and true so it doesn't cock the spring sideways at all :headbang:

Thats why I was thinking lathe
....or it may be fine like it is and it's just my head isn't in the right place :crazy:

If'n you want the Big Dino make me an offer

[NordieBoy]

Just went for a tootle up to Sharlands to have a looksey and the gate was locked.

Spoilsports :motu:

[Padmei]

Yeah it wasn't like ther was much water in the Maitai:pinch:

[NordieBoy]

Yeah it wasn't like ther was much water in the Maitai:pinch:
Nah, dry as, bro.

This is about 4 feet above normal and at peak the levels were about 3 feet above this.
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[GSers]

Hey Padmei, here is a photo of the tierod nut I was talking about.
I will post the part # tomorrow.
Cheers GSers.

Part # M/P40776A on its way

[Padmei]

Part # M/P40776A on its way

You my friend are a champion.


Now I got my new old camera today & went around to Nordie's to nerd out with him. We got a bit carried away with show & tell & next thing you know Nordie has donned his commando adv biking outfit. Note the vest concealing many weapons, very scary machete looking thing & neck brace in case any branches land on his noggin. Luckily I had the camera ready for such an occasion.

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/147201236-1-1.jpg

[NordieBoy]

The scratches don't really show up in that shot.

Superb subject matter by the way.

[Padmei]

Looking at Sunday avo again for a ride over Maunga & the forest. I'll check the weather forecast & if it's gonna be crappy again maybe make it on Saturday.

[Woodman]

Looking at Sunday avo again for a ride over Maunga & the forest. I'll check the weather forecast & if it's gonna be crappy again maybe make it on Saturday.

yes, sounds like a good idea, pretty sure there is an adv bike somewhere in the shed patiently waiting to be ridden.

[pete-blen]

Looking at Sunday avo again for a ride over Maunga & the forest. I'll check the weather forecast & if it's gonna be crappy again maybe make it on Saturday.


looks OK...
http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/nelson

[Padmei]

I'm guessing you're shooting in the weekend Nordie?

[NordieBoy]

I'm guessing you're shooting in the weekend Nordie?

Nope.

Can't ride on Sat as we're doing a course in how to make things out of old pallets.

So riding Sunday :headbang:

Wouldn't mind photoing as I've got some good ones at the big MX events in the past but riding comes first...

<img width=640 src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/dirt/20061111%20SI%20MX%20Champs/slides/20061111-120637.jpg>

<img width=640 src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/Best%20of.../2007/slides/20071006-133000-000058.jpg>

<img width=640 src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20100321%20Hira/slides/20100321-160604-0003.jpg>

<img width=640 src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/Best%20of.../2007/slides/20071028-151114-000109.jpg>

[Padmei]

wow tht dude in the 3rd pic looks awesome!! is that Stephan, jarvis or Birchy?
He looks like he's gonna lose it on that big rock but I bet he just wheelies right over it:woohoo::banana::headbang::cool::2thumbsup:clap: :scooter:

[JATZ]

Looking at Sunday avo again for a ride over Maunga & the forest. I'll check the weather forecast & if it's gonna be crappy again maybe make it on Saturday.

You guys still going for a ride ?
And is it suitable for an old cripple riding a bland bike with road tires ?

[Padmei]

Hi Nadsters
ow about 1pm at Sharlands. I wanted to take a coule of newbies over Maunga. So road tyres will be totally ok. May be a bit claggy up there.

[NordieBoy]

You guys still going for a ride ?
And is it suitable for an old cripple riding a bland bike with road tires ?
Ok, you can bring Woodman along...

What time are we going?

1pm at Chez Crayfish/1:15 at Sharlands?

[Woodman]

Ok, you can bring Woodman along...

What time are we going?

1pm at Chez Crayfish/1:15 at Sharlands?

Very droll, very very droll. Actually you beat me to it.

Sharlands at 1pm. Hope bike starts.

[Padmei]

Very droll, very very droll. Actually you beat me to it.

Sharlands at 1pm. Hope bike starts.

Don't worry Nordie has a jumpstarter made from pallets, and a coffee plunger, and a karioke machine.....

[NordieBoy]

Don't worry Nordie has a jumpstarter made from pallets, and a coffee plunger, and a karioke machine.....

I found the pallets won't fit in the vest :(


Mmmm... Coffee...

[NordieBoy]

Well, that was almost uneventful.

:psst:

[Padmei]

Bugger my memory card ran out coming down the Maunga.
NO crash footage or evidence of a KLR owning a DRZ.:(

Got some good bog footage tho.
Man that WR was fun.
best ride I've had for a long time - prob cos I didn't fall off.;)

[JATZ]

Just got home... Pelorous side of the Maungatap s nice :D not took many water ruts, and the Wongamoas are a little sketchy in places :eek:

[Woodman]

Fun ride alright, my gear is covered in shitty stagnant mud, yuk.

Had a blast on the klx400. Thought it felt funny in the front, but still more planted than the klr even with a flat tyre.

Nordies how to ride down a small ledge lesson. Ride bike to top of ledge, get off bike and let it fall down on its own. walk down ledge, get on and continue riding.

[NordieBoy]

Nordies how to ride down a small ledge lesson. Ride bike to top of ledge, get off bike and let it fall down on its own. walk down ledge, get on and continue riding.
Either the bike was going to arse over, or the bike with me on it was going to arse over.
I pick the options that result in less damage to me.

[Woodman]

Who here knew that Umopom was riding his orange thing through the TAT at the moment.?

Bastard.

[Padmei]

Who here knew that Umopom was riding his orange thing through the TAT at the moment.?

Bastard.

Thought he was a bit quiet on Sunday. He must have a backup vehicle to carry his gear tho.

[CrazyFrog]

Who here knew that Umopom was riding his orange thing through the TAT at the moment.?

Bastard.

Me. I was looking at his progress on SPOT tracking the other day. No trip dramas apart from some searing desert heat.
He scored the route maps off my workmate, so JC has been sending him some updates.

Same workmate is off to Chile/Peru in Oct and will be riding a lot of the Dakar route. Bastardo as they say in Spanish.

[NordieBoy]

Didn't know he was already there...

This means the Top of the South Tag is up for grabs.

[alane]

Dirty lucky Bugger! ---- on his own,is he??????

[NordieBoy]

New A Grade tracks! :woohoo:

So who is going?

LAIDBACK - BORLASE FOREST
Old School Road – Kohatu

Family Loop & Expert Options
NEW A GRADES CUT!
Main trail of forest tracks suitable for all family members
All weather terrain

Sign in from 9am ­ Track Open 10 to Last Lap 3pm

$30 NMCC members/ $60 Families
$40 Non members/ $80 Families
Good Tyres – Helmet – Goggles – Boots – Long Sleeves!
NO DOGS ­ NO RUBBISH – NO TEAROFFS – NO MNZ LICENCE
BBQ ON SITE

[Padmei]

I would if it was 10minutes drive away.
Pierres taking javaheads KTM apparently for a thrash.
If anything I'll do a quick ride round the forest.
Went for a ride today but only got as far as Moutere - too chilly so went into the workshop instead.

[MyGSXF]

New A Grade tracks! :woohoo:

So who is going?

I would..... (but I fell over roller skating.. & now have a fractured sacrum.. & wrist.... :doh:)


Went for a ride today but only got as far as Moutere - too chilly so went into the workshop instead.


Wuss!!!!!!!!!!! :bleh:

[NordieBoy]

I would..... (but I fell over roller skating.. & now have a fractured sacrum.. & wrist.... :doh:)
Good thing you don't need to sit down at work :doh:

Ouch!

[NordieBoy]

I would if it was 10minutes drive away.
Pierres taking javaheads KTM apparently for a thrash.
If anything I'll do a quick ride round the forest.
Went for a ride today but only got as far as Moutere - too chilly so went into the workshop instead.

I want to have a look at climbing up from the Gun Club valley to the base of Mt Everest.

Chatting to a group trying Mt Everest t'other weekend and they'd come up from the gun club, so it's possible...


Was that you I saw on the motorway headed to Richmond?
The thermo on the DR didn't get much past 7* all day.

[Padmei]

Was that you I saw on the motorway headed to Richmond?
The thermo on the DR didn't get much past 7* all day.

Yes All the ingredients were there for a great ride but too many layers etc etc. I wasn't sure it was you til you passed - your bike looked blue for some reason.
Not sure about the forest ride yet. i'll see what the family are doing.

Watching the Olympics ceremony a the mo - absolutely excellent stuff I have to say.

[warewolf]

Was initially keen for the Laid Back at Borlase, but it is probably trailer queen stuff and I don't have a towbar. Last ride out there with DOT enduro knobblies was very hard in the wet greasy stuff on the A grade bits, especially - but not limited to - the steep uphills!

Not sure if I am fit enough to ride either as I have an injured ankle and finger... must do a test ride today to find out. Might not even be able to get boots on over swollen foot. I was considering going out as a helper and just having a quiet tootle around the easy stuff marshalling maybe, dunno.

[NordieBoy]

I'm going to have a play up Sharlands in the morning. It's forecast to start raining in the afternoon.

[pete-blen]

I'm going to have a play up Sharlands in the morning. It's forecast to start raining in the afternoon.

Should have come over for a ride...
Had to be more fun than spending the last 4 hours removeing old hard tyres
that were corroded to the rims.. Then the rusted spoke nipples..
had to cut over half the spokes...

[NordieBoy]

A good easy cruise today.
Had to let Padmei lead, everywhere I led was a dead end...

We spent half an hour trying to start a bike at the beginning of the ride. Fail...

The Jappa bikes worked well though...

[Padmei]

A good easy cruise today.
Had to let Padmei lead, everywhere I led was a dead end...

We spent half an hour trying to start a bike at the beginning of the ride. Fail...

The Jappa bikes worked well though...

Bloody Bmwoobleuus:mad: I'm reckoning it was a bit of water blown into the electrics on trailer. never mind I'll get a chance to ride it some other day. It just screams out FAST

[NordieBoy]

Bloody Bmwoobleuus:mad: I'm reckoning it was a bit of water blown into the electrics on trailer. never mind I'll get a chance to ride it some other day. It just screams out FAST

Maybe you shouldn't have sat on it?

[madmartin]

I would..... (but I fell over roller skating.. & now have a fractured sacrum.. & wrist.... :doh:)




Wuss!!!!!!!!!!! :bleh:

2 wheels are safer than 8!

[Padmei]

One of our own has gone all hi tech & elitist on us.:scratch:

[NordieBoy]

One of our own has gone all hi tech & elitist on us.:scratch:
Yeah.

Dunno how I feel about USD forks meself.
TKC80's too.



I remember the old days when all he needed to fall off Hurricane Hill was 1 cylinder, half a carb, no suspension and 30 year old tyres.






But the new beastie would be soooo good for Denniston, Molesworth, Rainbow, Anatori, Maungatapu and half of Sharlands, Hori Bay, Mt Duppa, Ben Nevis...

Bugger all really.

Swap it for the DR650 and you'll have a matching pair.
Go on, you know you want too...

[JATZ]

Yeah.

Dunno how I feel about USD forks meself.
TKC80's too.



I remember the old days when all he needed to fall off Hurricane Hill was 1 cylinder, half a carb, no suspension and 30 year old tyres.






But the new beastie would be soooo good for Denniston, Molesworth, Rainbow, Anatori, Maungatapu and half of Sharlands, Hori Bay, Mt Duppa, Ben Nevis...

Bugger all really.

Swap it for the DR650 and you'll have a matching pair.
Go on, you know you want too...

Thats weird :scratch: .... very very weird :wacko:
The quoted message is completely different to the posted message ? how odd :scratch:

Anyhoooo.... the elitest scum with the devils suspension wants to know if you have any 150/70X17 tyres in the emporium, he seems to have almost finished the TKC on the ride home :eek5:

[NordieBoy]

Thats weird :scratch: .... very very weird :wacko:
The quoted message is completely different to the posted message ? how odd :scratch:

Anyhoooo.... the elitest scum with the devils suspension wants to know if you have any 150/70X17 tyres in the emporium, he seems to have almost finished the TKC on the ride home :eek5:

Ha ha!

You'll have to fight Shrek for it. I gave him my last 150/70/17 TKC80 at the KB do up the Lee.

[NordieBoy]

Woah :eek5:

One of the whanau just got a bronze at the Olympics...

:clap:

[JATZ]

Who ? :scratch:
And for what ?

[Padmei]

Good old Jonelle aye - well done. Just wish it was a real sport:shutup:

[NordieBoy]

Just wish it was a real sport:shutup:

Like synchromesh swimming?

[nerdneh]

Thats weird :scratch: .... very very weird :wacko:
The quoted message is completely different to the posted message ? how odd :scratch:

Anyhoooo.... the elitest scum with the devils suspension wants to know if you have any 150/70X17 tyres in the emporium, he seems to have almost finished the TKC on the ride home :eek5:

I might have something of interest for you James. Make a call or ph call. Murray.

[NordieBoy]

I might have something of interest for you James. Make a call or ph call. Murray.

Sounds like some DRZ rears need a new home :D

[Padmei]

I might have something of interest for you James. Make a call or ph call. Murray.

Just don't sit on his knee Jatz - you know what these old guys are like.:shutup:

Still getting out there doing it Nerdnah? I thought you got a WR250?

[nerdneh]

Just don't sit on his knee Jatz - you know what these old guys are like.:shutup:

Still getting out there doing it Nerdnah? I thought you got a WR250?

Yep still giving it heaps on TTR250,fun little bike, DL650 for sale as Donkeys superann does not fund the running of too many rice burners.

[Woodman]

Yep still giving it heaps on TTR250,fun little bike, DL650 for sale as Donkeys superann does not fund the running of too many rice burners.

Ha ha , just realised who you are in real life.

[MyGSXF]

Whadda ya reckon bout these... could be useful for you lot hhmmmm ? :scratch:

http://www.1-day.co.nz/products/AAFDAN1H2

[NordieBoy]

Wouldn't mind a Hero 2...




I feel the urge to ride out Hori Bay way tomorrow.
No gorse at all...

[NordieBoy]

Decided to go up Hira today.

Hori Bay can wait for some finer weather as I want to have a go up the Slippery Slope Of Despair.

Heading off about 1pm...

[NordieBoy]

Only 4-5 vehicles in the car park but the trails were the busiest I've known them.

2 dead goats. Lead poisoning by the looks.

[madmartin]

saw the mighty TT styling it back down the Maitai on your way home... Jealous much

[NordieBoy]

I never realised that Streetbike Tommy actually raced Romaniacs in 2006.
It was his first race. He lasted a day. :headbang:





The 6-hr Cross Country is up the Maitai this year...

Just saying...

[madmartin]

I never realised that Streetbike Tommy actually raced Romaniacs in 2006.
It was his first race. He lasted a day. :headbang:





The 6-hr Cross Country is up the Maitai this year...

Just saying...

using the same track that starts up Bob's fern direction Nordie?

[NordieBoy]

using the same track that starts up Bob's fern direction Nordie?
It'll go everywhere.

I think NordieBro is taking the 4WD club through Hira on the 19th or so to prep the track for the enduro up there on the 28th.

[Padmei]

It'll go everywhere.

I think NordieBro is taking the 4WD club through Hira on the 19th or so to prep the track for the enduro up there on the 28th.

Enduro meaning only road regoed bikes allowed?
Stop talking I'm not going....

[NordieBoy]

Enduro meaning only road regoed bikes allowed?
Stop talking I'm not going....
It's a round of the SI series.
Not sure on the regoed bit..
"Like a trail ride but with lap scoring" - Yeah right.
Expert lap is 60km! Everyone else is 50km laps!
I'm going to try getting up there for photos.

The 6-hr is on the 17th of Sept....

[Padmei]

I can't hear you cos I still have my fingers in my ears....

[NordieBoy]

Riding to the event, racing, riding home :headbang:

[Padmei]

Aw frick ya we'd better get training then. I spose we'd better get used to it being fricking wet too.

[NordieBoy]

Speaking of wet blankets.

What was the issue with the Husquvarna?

[Padmei]

Speaking of wet blankets.

What was the issue with the Husquvarna?

Not sure I haven't caught up with him yet. i bet if he walked out & kicked it over it'd start now

[NordieBoy]

Not sure I haven't caught up with him yet. i bet if he walked out & kicked it over it'd start now

Must have been the altitude up there making it too rich.

[warewolf]

i bet if he walked out & kicked it over it'd start nowWot? It'll start if it's lying on its side?! :scratch:

[NordieBoy]

Wot? It'll start if it's lying on its side?! :scratch:

Well it doesn't start when upright...

[NordieBoy]

Scout Rd is now passable.
The tree is gone and the NordieBro Toyota Surf has been through twice...
Had to winch out of the river crossing though apparently.

Not that I've got any inside knowledge at all, but I don't know if I'll be doing the enduro or 6 hour.

Slippery, rocky, rooty, clayey, and steep.

Of the 2, I think the enduro in intermediate class would be the most... Fun?


Now cruising around the week after the race would be cool.

[Padmei]

Seriously tho do you reckon it'd be a real wet push/ bike lifting scenario for those with a perchant for getting absolutely totally fricking stuck in every puddle? Long slippery uphills you think?

Hmmm maybe a post race ride would be safer

[Padmei]

I'm up for a ride tomm avo. Possibly something stupid even. Anyone feel like pushing bikes back from the edge of a bluff down a dead end?

[Woodman]

I'm up for a ride tomm avo. Possibly something stupid even. Anyone feel like pushing bikes back from the edge of a bluff down a dead end?

Yee-ees, what could possibly go wrong?

Time and tyre talk venue and I will be there.

[Padmei]

Sharlands at 1pm?

[NordieBoy]

Seriously tho do you reckon it'd be a real wet push/ bike lifting scenario for those with a perchant for getting absolutely totally fricking stuck in every puddle? Long slippery uphills you think?

Hmmm maybe a post race ride would be safer

Long slippery uphills, long slippery down hills, long slippery flat bits.
With some difficult bits thrown in...

[NordieBoy]

Sharlands at 1pm?

If I can move again, I should be there.

I don't think I've been more knackered after a ride.

[pete-blen]

1pm !..
:(

Tooooooooooo Late....

[Woodman]

sharlands at 1pm sounds saweeeet ow..

[Woodman]

On todays cancellations is the Nads ride in the Hira Forest.

[Padmei]

On todays cancellations is the Nads ride in the Hira Forest.

Yeah. it's funny when it's not raining you don't think it would be as bad as it is when it is actually is raining. It may dry up later on & if it does I may squeak out for a short blat but I think todays club ride is off.

I will talk to the sponsors & keep the spot prizes for the next one. The championship points will remain as they were after the last round however the committee is still to rule on the protest against unauthorised modifications to the scroggin mix used by one particular rider.

[Woodman]

Yup, good call on the scroggin btw.

Shed day today, which is not a consulation prize at all. Anyone got any spare down draft dellorto parts kicking around?

[NordieBoy]

It is NOT modified!

It's got a certified organic label and everything!

[NordieBoy]

No riding for me today. Tooooo sore.

I wonder if 36 laps out at ProKarts in the morning could have had anything to do with it?

[NordieBoy]

The classes at the Enduro include "Trail Rider" which is "only a little more difficult than a normal "B" LaidBack."
Expert Class is "A" LaidBack.

Hmmm...

Looking tempting...

[madmartin]

:banana: Happy birthday Mr Fran! :banana:

[Padmei]

Happy birthday you long haired freak. I remember when I was 23...

[NordieBoy]

Thanks.

The recognition of my pears means a lot to me.

:drinknsin

[Woodman]

Thanks.

The recognition of my pears means a lot to me.

:drinknsin

Haven't noticed any pears, gorse maybe but definitely no pears.

Happy birthday Fran

Is gorse a vegetable?

[Padmei]

Haven't noticed any pears, gorse maybe but definitely no pears.

Happy birthday Fran

Is gorse a vegetable?

Def not fruity. whatyaget? Wannaswap?

[NordieBoy]

Is gorse a vegetable?

Only to goats.

To us, it's a mere trifle, to be ignored like a UK rugby writer.

[NordieBoy]

Def not fruity. whatyaget? Wannaswap?
Jenni thought she'd got me a card but couldn't find it...

[JATZ]

Jenni thought she'd got me a card but couldn't find it...

The cards prolly buried in the emporium :crazy: and I'm pretty certain gorse is a vegetable.

Oh yeah..... happy birthday old bean :D
So..... how old are you ? :sherlock:

[Underground]

mmmm, gorse.
I recently got some whanau to help pick a bucket full of gorse flowers and now we got some gorse flower wine a brewing :drinkup:

[NordieBoy]

The cards prolly buried in the emporium :crazy: and I'm pretty certain gorse is a vegetable.

Oh yeah..... happy birthday old bean :D
So..... how old are you ? :sherlock:

Gorse is good, if processed by a goat and the goat is roasted slowly :drool:


I'm younger than you now.
You've just aged 10 years by purchasing a BMW (it's page 72 in the manual, just before the pipe and slippers vouchers)...

[A.Cole]

Me and a mate are headed your way to check out some of this fantastic riding country of yours early March 2013.
Looking for some cheap accommodation for approx 10 days and anyone who's keen to show us around.
Any recommendations or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Was thinking maybe a cabin in a camp ground or something similar.

[Padmei]

For 10 days i'd be inclined to do a road trip around & including Golden Bay, Port Underwood, Lake Rotoiti, West coast etc etc. Nelson is good but there are many more fine places to see as well with all that time.
Tahuna camp ground is a pretty cool but busy place. The Maitai campground is more laidback. The Brook motorcamp has basic cabins & I think you can hire caravans.
If you have a GPS CooneyRs site may be beneficial. If there's a nads rideout you'd be most welcome to join us.

[A.Cole]

For 10 days i'd be inclined to do a road trip around & including Golden Bay, Port Underwood, Lake Rotoiti, West coast etc etc. Nelson is good but there are many more fine places to see as well with all that time.
Tahuna camp ground is a pretty cool but busy place. The Maitai campground is more laidback. The Brook motorcamp has basic cabins & I think you can hire caravans.
If you have a GPS CooneyRs site may be beneficial. If there's a nads rideout you'd be most welcome to join us.

We're both very capable offroad/gravel riders and will be on XT660Rs so we're keen on those roads up behind Nelson that you chaps so fondly talk about. Obviously the 660 is no dirtbike but it is certainly capable in the dry.
Not overly fond of Tarmac and it's likely we will have just done 900 or so klms of the black stuff.

[A.Cole]

Our plan is to find a place to base ourselves that has as many comforts as possible and ride out from there. 1 day rides, 2 day rides that sort of thing.
I lived in Chch for eleven years and have not seen it since it got hit by the quakes so will probably head down there for a night via Hanmer. The hills above and beyond Nelson look like fantastic riding and that's mostly what we're keen on exploring.
Up here there are no serious mountains and everything is rolling green or native bush so it's quite different.
Nice but different.

[Padmei]

yep i'm a Jafa so I've soent a bit of time up norf.
Nelson is a great place to kick back - many things to do.
Unfortunately the forests behind us are closed during work time due to logging so the forests are out of bounds until 5.30 evenings & weekends.
Hori bay is a cool places tho & is open all the time. A trip across to Anatori would be awesome - you get to see Golden bay & a taste of the West coast too.

[madmartin]

you wanna do Anatori when the tide is low, the lower the better really, there's some very cool things to be seen when the water's out

[A.Cole]

Sounds great, looking forward to it all. At the moment we're prepping bikes.
This is my kit from the last trip I did over to the West Coast up here in the Far North.
http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy30/AlanCole/Photo0036.jpg

[Night Falcon]

Sounds great, looking forward to it all. At the moment we're prepping bikes.
This is my kit from the last trip I did over to the West Coast up here in the Far North.

Nice looking bike!

[Padmei]

yay it's raining again - Shit i'm glad the drought has broken - I was getting worried about my azelias.

[Woodman]

yay it's raining again - Shit i'm glad the drought has broken - I was getting worried about my azelias.

Yeah that one day yesterday of fine weather was fantastic. Well it would have been but it was also the first Saturday I have worked for months:angry:

Spent this morning crawling through the ceiling in me shed looking for a leak. Not built for ceiling crawling, but fixed the leak, converted the dellorto from bottom feeder to top feeder, installed the carb and she started first kick and settled straight into an idle.:woohoo:

The KLR is looking at me with woeful puppy eyes.

[JATZ]

Yip, cracker day yesterday. Bloated m'self on scollops 'n' fish last night though :drool:
Shed day today, mrsJ's gettin a scotoiler installed on the 650 :D

[NordieBoy]

Still got 2 ScottOilers here, including a touring kit that holds 1/4 L or so...

[Fluffy Cat]

Rain what rain I bought a 38,000,000,000 liter water tank and it's still not full.
Need more rain.

[Padmei]

I'm kinda bored myself - no motivation, feeling really slothlike reading ride reports, staying away from inspiring bike build threads cos i can't be arsed standing up...

Well ok -I know i'll walk down to the dairy & get 3 kitkat bars - one for now & 2 for tonite.


Faaaark that must be so intereesting to read....

Andi is having a good time from the sounds of it.

[pete-blen]

I'm kinda bored myself - no motivation, feeling really slothlike reading ride reports, staying away from inspiring bike build threads cos i can't be arsed standing up...

Well ok -I know i'll walk down to the dairy & get 3 kitkat bars - one for now & 2 for tonite.


Faaaark that must be so intereesting to read....

Andi is having a good time from the sounds of it.

Pissing down here......
Spent all morring cutting gears....
Forgot to cut the bolt grooves in yer breathers
before I set the mill up with the indexer...:bleh:
Try and remember before I set up for the racks...

[Box'a'bits]

Just spent the day rebuilding the computer after a file corruption, 2 weeks after a Virus. Yah..Nearly bought a new one on saturday. I wasn't sure I could face it again...<_<. Must be all those dodgy sites I've been on...not.

[Padmei]

Just spent the day rebuilding the computer after a file corruption, 2 weeks after a Virus. Yah..Nearly bought a new one on saturday. I wasn't sure I could face it again...<_<. Must be all those dodgy sites I've been on...not.

Are there still viruses around? I know when I got a pc about 10 years ago it got a few but I've not had any (that I know of) since I can remember & I visit lots of dodgy DR rider sites.
I do have one of those free antivirus things that tells me everymorning while I'm eating my cereal that I'm all safe from the outside world.


Faaaark i'm over this winter. roll on warm riding weather.

[JATZ]

Are there still viruses around? I know when I got a pc about 10 years ago it got a few but I've not had any (that I know of) since I can remember & I visit lots of dodgy DR rider sites.
I do have one of those free antivirus things that tells me everymorning while I'm eating my cereal that I'm all safe from the outside world.


Faaaark i'm over this winter. roll on warm riding weather.

I had a virus once... but I got some antibiotics and it's all good now :D
Scotoiler successfully installed today, dripping when it should I think :scratch: got robbed for a tee at the local auto parts store though, might have to talk to the manager about the pricing structure.
Washed the GS at the same time too :yes:
I'm over the weather too Padmei,roll on summer

[Woodman]

I had a virus once... but I got some antibiotics and it's all good now :D
Scotoiler successfully installed today, dripping when it should I think :scratch: got robbed for a tee at the local auto parts store though, might have to talk to the manager about the pricing structure.
Washed the GS at the same time too :yes:
I'm over the weather too Padmei,roll on summer

Hey, it was Sunday, where else were you gonna get one in Mot on a Sunday? In saying that I know the tees you mean and they are wee bit ott for some reason. Come see me and I will sort it for ya.

Yes, the weather is getting to me too.

[NordieBoy]

got robbed for a tee at the local auto parts store though, might have to talk to the manager about the pricing structure.
I used a T from an irrigation hose...

[JATZ]

Hey, it was Sunday, where else were you gonna get one in Mot on a Sunday? In saying that I know the tees you mean and they are wee bit ott for some reason. Come see me and I will sort it for ya.

Yes, the weather is getting to me too.

Naaah it's o.k. the pommie guy sorted me out :D don't be to hard on him.... intact, I think he needs a raise.

[NordieBoy]

Enduro this Sunday!

Didn't get out this weekend, so not feeling up to racing 150km, with time checks and stuff.

I'll be the one on the TT350, getting in your way and photographing you falling off...

[NordieBoy]

The Intermediate and Trail Rider classes are 3*50km loops.
The Expert class is 4*60km loops...

Quite happy to be photog'ing.

Also forecast for rain...

[madmartin]

so is this the Central/Sharlands one Nordie?

[A.Cole]

I had a virus once... but I got some antibiotics and it's all good now :D
Scotoiler successfully installed today, dripping when it should I think :scratch: got robbed for a tee at the local auto parts store though, might have to talk to the manager about the pricing structure.
Washed the GS at the same time too :yes:
I'm over the weather too Padmei,roll on summer

I read your Nelson thread often as a friend & I are coming down next March to do some riding in your area. (Some Posts last Week) We often get ripped on parts up here as there aren’t to many bike shops.
There are however a lot of riders and a group of us are in the process of forming a Collective Purchasing Group in order to secure better deals. We’re all well known to each other so it should work and have all been getting pissed off just getting the obligatory 10% discount.
Strength in numbers we reckon, turn it around on the retailer, make him work for our hard earned cash. We’re not after stupid discounts and I am an ex retailer so are aware of overheads but I am also aware of some of the margins these retailers have to play with. (Something you guys might consider)
Cheers, see ya’ll next year.

[NordieBoy]

There are however a lot of riders and a group of us are in the process of forming a Collective Purchasing Group in order to secure better deals. We’re all well known to each other so it should work and have all been getting pissed off just getting the obligatory 10% discount.
Strength in numbers we reckon, turn it around on the retailer, make him work for our hard earned cash. We’re not after stupid discounts and I am an ex retailer so are aware of overheads but I am also aware of some of the margins these retailers have to play with. (Something you guys might consider)
Cheers, see ya’ll next year.

The dodgy manager in question falls off a KLR regularly and posts in this thread...

[A.Cole]

The dodgy manager in question falls off a KLR regularly and posts in this thread...

Name similar to Pad Thai by any chance?

[NordieBoy]

Name similar to Pad Thai by any chance?

Nope. A solid guy. A man of wood you might say.

[A.Cole]

Nope. A solid guy. A man of wood you might say.

Rodger that. The ole grown up Pinocchio.

[Padmei]

Well after mtbing up the Dun today & seeing the amount of water around I can pretty confidently say the enduro will be a catastrophic event with carnage upon carnage.

Are we allowed in to have a looksie at said carnage? Bugger it i may go in anyway.

[NordieBoy]

Well after mtbing up the Dun today & seeing the amount of water around I can pretty confidently say the enduro will be a catastrophic event with carnage upon carnage.

Are we allowed in to have a looksie at said carnage? Bugger it i may go in anyway.

I'll have several cameras in hand to record it all :D

It's not as if Sunday is forecast for rain or anything...

[NordieBoy]

Bugger it i may go in anyway.

They may need helpers...
Morleys Fri 5:30pm for helpers meeting...

[JATZ]

We often get ripped on parts up here as there aren’t to many bike shops.
There are however a lot of riders and a group of us are in the process of forming a Collective Purchasing Group in order to secure better deals. We’re all well known to each other so it should work and have all been getting pissed off just getting the obligatory 10% discount.
Strength in numbers we reckon, turn it around on the retailer, make him work for our hard earned cash. We’re not after stupid discounts and I am an ex retailer so are aware of overheads but I am also aware of some of the margins these retailers have to play with. (Something you guys might consider)
Cheers, see ya’ll next year.

It was said/typed somewhat tounge in cheek :msn-wink: I had no other options on a sunday avo anyway.

I've had some very very sharp deals from the shop in question in the past, so I don't mind paying full price or close to it on occasion. I also get good service and reasonable deals from the local m/bike shop, even got them on speed dial :lol:

[NordieBoy]

I also get good service and reasonable deals from the local m/bike shop, even got them on speed dial :lol:

Speaking of which, you still have that superfluous trials tyre?

[Padmei]

They may need helpers...
Morleys Fri 5:30pm for helpers meeting...

What me help someone else pick up their bike?????


Mwahahahahahahahahahahahahhaha

You kill me sometimes Nordie

[NordieBoy]

What me help someone else pick up their bike?????


Mwahahahahahahahahahahahahhaha

You kill me sometimes Nordie

No, you've got the wrong idea.
It's a race.

You get to go "Should'a gone up that bit there..."

[JATZ]

Speaking of which, you still have that superfluous trials tyre?
Sadly no....:no:
I gave it to guy I know who has a project montesa, he doesn't live in Blenheim either
I've got a Pilot sport front if that's any use to ya

[NordieBoy]

Sadly no....:no:
I gave it to guy I know who has a project montesa, he doesn't live in Blenheim either
Bugger. Bet I could beat him up with one hand tied behind his back.


I've got a Pilot sport front if that's any use to ya
What's it like on the back of a DR at 12psi?

[JATZ]

What's it like on the back of a DR at 12psi?

Only good if the rears a 21 inch job, otherwise you'd need several rim locks, speaking of which... I found some in a drawer the other day if any one wants them, free to a good home

[pete-blen]

Bugger. Bet I could beat him up with one hand tied behind his back.




:violin: :killingme ..... :apumpin:

I have a MT43 yer welcome to.... its prob 20 odd years old....

[NordieBoy]

:violin: :killingme ..... :apumpin:

I have a MT43 yer welcome to.... its prob 20 odd years old....

Aged like a fine wine. How much tread left?

[pete-blen]

Aged like a fine wine. How much tread left?

75%.... got a few cracks & is as hard as hell... came off the montesa

[NordieBoy]

got a few cracks & is as hard as hell... came off the montesa
Enough about you, what's the tyre like?








:wings:

[A.Cole]

It was said/typed somewhat tounge in cheek :msn-wink: I had no other options on a sunday avo anyway.

I've had some very very sharp deals from the shop in question in the past, so I don't mind paying full price or close to it on occasion. I also get good service and reasonable deals from the local m/bike shop, even got them on speed dial :lol:

Sorry, didn't mean to offend.
Wish I could say the same about good deals from my local bike shop up here in the Far North. Hence why we're forming the collective purchasing group.:brick:

[pete-blen]

Enough about you, what's the tyre like?








:wings:


O... The tire..its all soft & cuddly....:bleh:
PS.... not come off the Montesa... not going to ride it... might come off it...:eek5:

[NordieBoy]

O... The tire..its all soft & cuddly....:bleh:
PS.... not come off the Montesa... not going to ride it... might come off it...:eek5:
What's the snow situation up Patriarch at the moment?

[pete-blen]

What's the snow situation up Patriarch at the moment?


White/wet/Cold...
Not been up that way for 2 months..
I think there would be less than when
I went up... I couldn't even get to
the lake chalice car park last time..

been there :done: that.....
could have a go at Altimarnoch...:facepalm:

Snow ride..:yes:

[JATZ]

Sorry, didn't mean to offend.
Wish I could say the same about good deals from my local bike shop up here in the Far North. Hence why we're forming the collective purchasing group.:brick:
No offense taken.

[Padmei]

I had the opportunity to shoot out to Hori bay this avo.
It was awesomely warm & sunny.
I came to the hill of impossibility which looked rutteder & rockier & crappier than I've seen after the rains etc.
I was on a photo trip so thought I'd just ride up slowly to where I would inevitably fall over/ run into a pine tree/ bottom out/ loop the bike & get a couple of fun shots you could laugh at.
I rode up & amazingly the bike went the way I pointed it - it was bizarre. I got further than I had ever before & really started to wonder of I'd fall off the top of the world:crazy:

It smooths out past 1/2 way up.
Shit I'm at the top:shit:

That was um.... easy.
Wonder why it was so different from the last thousand times I've never gotten up?
Could have something to do with those square bits of rubber on the rear wheel I reckon.

Seriously considering taking out 1st place in the enduro this weekend now.
I think Snotso & I are starting to bond:yes:

I may put some shots up on advrider -

[NordieBoy]

Yep it smooths out just past your usual rest stop. You didn't know?


I took the MTB for a walk up the hill behind Founders this afternoon...

[Padmei]

Yep it smooths out just past your usual rest stop. You didn't know?


I took the MTB for a walk up the hill behind Founders this afternoon...

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

Yep i guess it's been a long time for ya. That hill doesn't get any flatter.

[warewolf]

They may need helpers...
Morleys Fri 5:30pm for helpers meeting...I've already volunteered. I'm gonna pack a raincoat and gumboots.

[NordieBoy]

Quite happy I'm not racing.
It's going to be about 6hrs of riding/racing for the mortals and 8hrs for the experts.

Methinks I should be able to get away with 1 or 2 laps. Going slowly and toting the cameras.

I think I'll get some pits/start shots and then up to the first technical test ready for the experts on their 2nd lap.

Going to be a loooong day...

[Padmei]

how many entries ?

[NordieBoy]

how many entries ?
NordieBro thinks about 20 or more "experts" and no idea how many intermediate, trail and youth class...

If the weather was fine, then it'd be great fun to ride.

Sounds like I rode 99% of the expert loop the other weekend...

We could do the expert loop at nice slow pace on a NADS ride if everyone had knobblies. Most of the places, we've already been.

The intermediate loop is Shinko 705 territory no probs.

[Padmei]

I'm going in to have alook now. can't be arsed doing anything at home

[Padmei]

The intermediate loop is Shinko 705 territory no probs.

No I don't think so Nordieboy. I would say good knobblies all the way.
I went for a blat & caught up with Nordiebro putting out some arrows.
He warned me not to go up or down too many arrowed tracks. I of course didn't listen.
I started to go down a track beside Thomas rd tht drops down onto sharlands however it was dark, slippery, rooty & I was alone so decided to back track.
I dropped down a track on the other side of Thomas road & had 2 falls headfirst into gorse:pinch: Some of those tracks will be murderous after a couple of bikes have been down. They are cambered slippery clay goat tracks with drop offs into gorse.

I had a go up hurricane hill. The A line is pretty slippery & the B line has a very deep rut past the tree trunk so turned back & went on the gravel.

A good fun ride but a really lite bike would be the go tommorrow.

[NordieBoy]

Yeah, mortals may need knobs but road tyres all the way for us riding gods :scooter:






And...




IT'S NOT RAINING! :sunny::woohoo::sweatdrop






(had to wait for a break in the rain to say it though :facepalm:)

[NordieBoy]

It was almost sunny!

In between the showers, torrential rain, dead calm, howling gales :cold:

The race was cut short after 2 laps of the 3.

Ever seen someone field strip a carb on the side of the track, in the rain, clean some crap out of the main jet and re-build the float pivots with metal putty?

I have now :corn:

[Padmei]

Any giant mashups? Did you go down that steep track behind thomas rd I was talking about?

[NordieBoy]

Any giant mashups? Did you go down that steep track behind thomas rd I was talking about?
No mashups, more like splats.

Depends where Thomas Rd is? :confused:

[NordieBoy]

I had a go up hurricane hill. The A line is pretty slippery & the B line has a very deep rut past the tree trunk so turned back & went on the gravel.

The good thing there was, we went down, not up :D

[NordieBoy]

The rescue helicopter was out tonight off Halifax St East, up the hill.
Some BIG searchlights, 4-5 torches on the ground and someone got winched up...

[Padmei]

Woman walker in her 40s broke her leg. When will these people realise the danger of exercising:no:

[NordieBoy]

Woman walker in her 40s broke her leg. When will these people realise the danger of exercising:no:

Must have been on a section of those slippery wooden stairways.

[NordieBoy]

Some pics from the Enduro...

<img width=640 src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/dirt/20120825%20Hira%20Enduro/slides/20120826-100500.jpg>

<img width=640 src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/dirt/20120825%20Hira%20Enduro/slides/20120826-100805.jpg>

<img width=640 src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/dirt/20120825%20Hira%20Enduro/slides/20120826-101103.jpg>

<img width=640 src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/dirt/20120825%20Hira%20Enduro/slides/20120826-102620.jpg>

<img width=640 src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/dirt/20120825%20Hira%20Enduro/slides/20120826-123437.jpg>

<img width=640 src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/dirt/20120825%20Hira%20Enduro/slides/20120826-130343.jpg>

<img width=640 src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/dirt/20120825%20Hira%20Enduro/slides/20120826-134823.jpg>

<img width=640 src=http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/dirt/20120825%20Hira%20Enduro/slides/20120826-135512.jpg>

[madmartin]

nice work, does look a tad damp

[NordieBoy]

nice work, does look a tad damp

In the first 4 photos, it was pissing down.

The winds were so strong up at the base of Everest that the tape and signs were blowing away.

Really foggy too.

:Punk:

[pete-blen]

Great pics of a real enduro....
I remember years ago Bob Cooke had the Suzuki shop in Mot
had a uncanny nake of picking the worst day of the year for the
2nd round of the Nelson Enduro champs..year after bloody year...
Always somewhere up the Mot valley...

[Ally67]

Great pics of a real enduro....
I remember years ago Bob Cooke had the Suzuki shop in Mot
had a uncanny nake of picking the worst day of the year for the
2nd round of the Nelson Enduro champs..year after bloody year...
Always somewhere up the Mot valley...

that's going back abit my step farther used to race in those and he's in his 70's now :blink:

You're showing your age.

[NordieBoy]

that's going back abit my step farther used to race in those and he's in his 70's now :blink:

You're showing your age.

Bob is in his mid 100's...

[pete-blen]

Bob is in his mid 100's...


LOL...........
He would have to be at least 90 if hes still kicking...

[Padmei]

Hello. I am communicating with you all on a new piece of technology.
It is called an iPad.
Notice how the I is small at the beginning of the name iPad. Pretty nifty idea.
I'm expecting most of you people don't know what an iPad is- well imagine a blank pad like a writing pad however you don't write on it with a pen but a keyboard is part of the screen.

Yes really! I'm stabbing my digit onto images of letters and the corresponding words are presented on the screen.

Apparently these have only been out for a few weeks and are regarded by the tech savvy such as myself to be the best technological breakthrough since the intertrap was invented late last year.

I believe one can also use them to design windscreens with a app (short for application- yes cool abb isn't it) called wind tunnel.

There is also a game where you can actually catapault willing little brightly colored birds into structures of timber, glass, rocks and all sorts . Very entertaining.

Ok toddles!

[pete-blen]

:laugh:

hope he don't fined a iPHONE... never hear the end of it...:yawn:

[NordieBoy]

I think he's making it all up.

[NordieBoy]

:laugh:

hope he don't fined a iPHONE... never hear the end of it...:yawn:

He'd just put it through the wash like his last phone...

[warewolf]

Thank doG it doesn't have a keyboard togetstttttiiiiiccccckykeysandnospaces....:shit:

[NordieBoy]

Thank doG it doesn't have a keyboard togetstttttiiiiiccccckykeysandnospaces....:shit:

Thank doG it's too big to fit in a pocket and be put through the wash :pinch:

[Padmei]

It also has an app that sends signals down the wire to home appliances. You annoying lil people may find you have run out of milk this morning:innocent:


It is actually very nice to have a normal small dumb phone again. Bugger technology I say!

[CrazyFrog]

I went for a good blat out to Hori Bay yesty, crackin day for it, warm and sunny. Rode plenty of the side tracks, scree slope of despair, etc etc. Great fun, and some of the puddles are deep and snotty.

Anyways, I left my helmet on the outdoor table last night. My daughter (3) sees it this morning, she nipped outside, grabbed it and her running bike and said "I'm goin to kindy now." Pure gold, safety first, my little darling. But just not in your PJ's okay! And put some bloody shoes on........
Hmmm, good to see her showing an interest, decisions, quad bike or 2 -wheeler?

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb424/waimiha-kid/014.jpg

[topo]

GOOOOOO B........:2thumbsup

[Padmei]

Great shot. Should put it in the dads & daughters threaad on advrider.

That first big puddle on the side route into Hori is a goodun isn't it. What awesome weather we're finally having. Gotta get out & ride ths weekend - mtb & moto

[Underground]

Feels like summer doesnt it ,I took the AT out for a quick 600km blat on wednesday
Dovedail, Sunday creek, Dry Weather, Braeburn, Maruia Saddle...
these roads are in fantastic riding condition at the moment, lots of fresh gravel, nice.

[Woodman]

Feels like summer doesnt it ,I took the AT out for a quick 600km blat on wednesday
Dovedail, Sunday creek, Dry Weather, Braeburn, Maruia Saddle...
these roads are in fantastic riding condition at the moment, lots of fresh gravel, nice.

Yes finally, been a pretty long crappy run of weather aye?

Thankfully ol faithful is patiently sitting in the shed waiting for me to lose interest in the littlle italian upstart that can't even be ridden yet.

[CrazyFrog]

Awesome, another weekend of crap weather. Hmmmm, wot to do? I love time in the man cave but am running out of "jobs" to do.
I've completely dismantled my KTM SXF project bike, parted it out, sold plenty, transferred a few bits to my EXC.
Regreased my EXC headstock bearings (still mint after 200hrs), same with swingarm bearings. I went for a hoon last week out to Hori Bay in one of the rare days of sunshine, fun at last, but it didn't quite scratch the itch.
This cabin fever is driving the Frog......crazy.

[Woodman]

Why KLRs are fantastic bikes.

Mine has a leaking fork seal from just sitting in the shed doing nothing.

Wow just Wow.

Fuck I need to get out riding.

[madmartin]

269632

I'd go riding, even in the rain, if only i could work out how to get my foot on the peg :violin:

[Padmei]

well I've spent the morning making up a support bracket under the subframe to hold a rack for the back of the DRZ. AND in doing so stripped a fricking captive nut thing that is inside the subframe.:angry:
I kinda ignored it & carried on but now feel a bit guilty so will get out the 8mm tap set.

The fricking rack better not break on the first drop.
I won't be putting up any pics cos Josh will feel so inferior with my incredible rack making skills:sick:

I've grown to love rain & shitty weather - I might move back to Auckland

[NordieBoy]

It's raining so I went for a pushie ride up the centre of nz and down behind founders. I've got a fake cyclocross bike so I feel less guilty about pushing and carrying it up the hills than I do on the mtb...

Txt'd NordieBro to see when he's going to do my cam chain but haven't heard back...

[JATZ]

MrsJ took off down the coast this morning, in the pissin down rain too :yes: gps loaded with some geocaches to do on the way. The start of her week long tour.
I came inside after :wavey: and started the fire

[madmartin]

Timing chain on the TT Nordie?