Nelson Rideouts - Where next?

[NordieBoy]

If the gun club gate is shut, you can back up a little and go through the gate in the fence line on the corner, into the paddock, over the creek and come out at the concrete ford at the entrance to the carpark.

The condition of the tracks makes for quite physical riding at the moment.

[Woodman]

. Any one else start to feel 'over' riding? it may be caused by this excellent long dry summer.

Yup, bizarrely looking forward to winter to give me some enthusiasm.

Mind you, if it doesn't rain here or on the Coast I am tentatively thinking of a blast through the Mackley next Sunday. Haven't been over from the Westport end so maybe a nice roadride to Westport for a coffee and gas(for those with inadequacy issues in the tank department), then over the Mackley then home, maybe with a coffee in Murchison and possibly if time and enthusiasm permits do the Porika.

Very set in jelly at the moment so will keep posted etc.

[JATZ]

The condition of the tracks makes for quite physical riding at the moment.
I dunno, I had a pretty cruisy ride out to French pass on Sunday, very un-fizzicle, except for climbing round cliffs to go fishing :D


Yup, bizarrely looking forward to winter to give me some enthusiasm.

Mind you, if it doesn't rain here or on the Coast I am tentatively thinking of a blast through the Mackley next Sunday. Haven't been over from the Westport end so maybe a nice roadride to Westport for a coffee and gas(for those with inadequacy issues in the tank department), then over the Mackley then home, maybe with a coffee in Murchison and possibly if time and enthusiasm permits do the Porika.

Very set in jelly at the moment so will keep posted etc.
Hmmm. Could be keen. I'll have to check my diary though.

[thommo77]

Just a heads up if any of you are planning to ride the Molesworth soon - closes next week (13th) due to high fire risk.

[madmartin]

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Got piggy back on the road and decided to test the limits of my fuel range... made it back to Riwaka by coasting down all the hills from the Cobb... might be time to fit that big tank caus there was lots of exploring i couldn't do

[NordieBoy]

It looks like you could almost ride around the dam on the beach...

[madmartin]

almost as low as i've seen it, so probably worth a crack Nordie.

I'm more than a little pissed about this planned mine up there though:mad:

[NordieBoy]

As Hira, Moutere and Wairoa forests are closed due to fire danger, I'm going to have a go at getting from the Appleby Bridge to the Wai-iti and possibly Trass Valley tomorrow.

The water levels are the lowest they'll be for a while and the water is only wet, not freezing and wet...

[Woodman]

Hmmm. Could be keen. I'll have to check my diary though.

Well, ya coming?

Anyone else?

[JATZ]

Well, ya coming?

Anyone else?
Prolly not :( .....
Looks like your on your own big fellah, unless you can convince Nordie to actually leave the district :gob:

If the avo's free I may do Molesworth

[NordieBoy]

Prolly not :( .....
Looks like your on your own big fellah, unless you can convince Nordie to actually leave the district :gob:

If the avo's free I may do Molesworth

It may be possible...

[NordieBoy]

As Hira, Moutere and Wairoa forests are closed due to fire danger, I'm going to have a go at getting from the Appleby Bridge to the Wai-iti and possibly Trass Valley tomorrow.

The water levels are the lowest they'll be for a while and the water is only wet, not freezing and wet...

Holy crap that's an energy sapping ride!

:pinch:

[NordieBoy]

Mind you, if it doesn't rain here or on the Coast I am tentatively thinking of a blast through the Mackley next Sunday. Haven't been over from the Westport end so maybe a nice roadride to Westport for a coffee and gas(for those with inadequacy issues in the tank department), then over the Mackley then home, maybe with a coffee in Murchison and possibly if time and enthusiasm permits do the Porika.

Very set in jelly at the moment so will keep posted etc.

How's the jelly setting?





Was going to double the stepson but he's off up the lake tonight.
My body is also starting to seize up, so may have to take it easy tomorrow.

[Woodman]

How's the jelly setting?





Was going to double the stepson but he's off up the lake tonight.
My body is also starting to seize up, so may have to take it easy tomorrow.

Yeah a few things have conspired aganst me that may lead to this being a last minute decision (like most of my rides). Still may happen yet.

[NordieBoy]

Vic is keen but not this or next weekend...

2 1/2 hrs of riding on river rocks is taking it's toll...

But I can say, with no word of a lie, that trials tyres and steering dampers are fcukin fantastic for rocky river riding :2thumbsup:clap::headbang:

705's would have got as far, but may have some naps in the river on the way as there was some slippery shit in there and once I stopped fighting every rock deflection through the bars and let the damper do it's dampery shit, my arms didn't cop nearly as much abuse.


I had to stop at the Quail Rd Bridge as I was getting too knackered but it looks like it's possible to get at least the 1.2km further to the Wai-iti Valley Bridge before Spooners...

[Woodman]

Vic is keen but not this or next weekend...

2 1/2 hrs of riding on river rocks is taking it's toll...

But I can say, with no word of a lie, that trials tyres and steering dampers are fcukin fantastic for rocky river riding :2thumbsup:clap::headbang:

705' would have got as far, but may have some naps in the river on the way as there was some slippery shit in there and once I stopped fighting every rock deflection through the bars and let the damper do it's dampery shit, my arms didn't cop nearly as much abuse.


I had to stop at the Quail Rd Bridge as I was getting too knackered but it looks like it's possible to get at least the 1.2km further to the Wai-iti Valley Bridge before Spooners...

Try it on a klr.........

[NordieBoy]

Try it on a klr.........

I would rather eat my own eyeballs, it was bad enough on the 350...

But you've got that special shock that makes the KLR handle like a KTM200...

Would have been good to see the KLR doing it though...

You would have been sweating like a bastard...

[Woodman]

Decided to go to Bulwer this arvo, good ride but about halfway between French Pass and Bulwer i stopped for a rest and motion sickness liedown:facepalm::facepalm:. Was eating a muesli bar and looking at my new front disc that was installed last weekend when I noticed that the inner pad was down to the metal and was starting to munt the disc:weep:. Yes they were new pads too, so something is wrong if they only last 300kms.

Anyway aborted the mission and headed home using the back brake only, on possibly NZs windiest roads. Couple of sideways entries, but otherwise pucker free.

Good ride though and fantastic scenery. Will look into brake issue when I can be assed, must be a caliper issue.

[JATZ]

I went to Picton for a beer and wedges :D via the wiggly bit of road, then carried on round port Underwood, crikey that's a corrugated bit of road now
Starting to get used to the bike fishtailing on gravel again, and powersliding when cornering on the seal. Must get a new back tyre too :D .
Nothing happened to the bike.

[NordieBoy]

I went to Picton for a beer and wedges :D via the wiggly bit of road, then carried on round port Underwood, crikey that's a corrugated bit of road now
Starting to get used to the bike fishtailing on gravel again, and powersliding when cornering on the seal. Must get a new back tyre too :D .
Nothing happened to the bike.

PU is a bugger at the moment, isn't it...


I'm still tempted by that "loop track" at the Rarangi end with the sign saying 4wd's are ok...

[Underground]

Decided to go to Bulwer this arvo, good ride but about halfway between French Pass and Bulwer i stopped for a rest and motion sickness liedown:facepalm::facepalm:. Was eating a muesli bar and looking at my new front disc that was installed last weekend when I noticed that the inner pad was down to the metal and was starting to munt the disc:weep:. Yes they were new pads too, so something is wrong if they only last 300kms.

Anyway aborted the mission and headed home using the back brake only, on possibly NZs windiest roads. Couple of sideways entries, but otherwise pucker free.

Good ride though and fantastic scenery. Will look into brake issue when I can be assed, must be a caliper issue.

You should have called in and grabbed a fresh bike to ride home on..... these roads are no place to ride with no front brake .
Oh, I probly wouldnt have recognised you.... don't you have an aftermarket nose something ?

[NordieBoy]

You should have called in and grabbed a fresh bike to ride home on..... these roads are no place to ride with no front brake .
Oh, I probly wouldnt have recognised you.... don't you have an aftermarket nose something ?

Aftermarket?

He's a KLR rider. He did it on the cheap himself :lol:

[NordieBoy]

Felt like I should go out for a ride, thought about Hori Bay but the enthusiasm wasn't really there.
Took the pushie up the Centre of NZ and back down Bluegums and was about 3min slower than normal.

No energy at all.

Waiting for the rain to recharge the batteries :sweatdrop

[NordieBoy]

Now it's not so hot, it's probably time to start looking for weekend lunch time low tides and an Anatori Dunes Raid...

[NordieBoy]

Heading up into Hira this morning. Should be a bit damper than it has been lately.

[NordieBoy]

Found a completely new track, a couple of half new tracks, a dodgy track, some impossible tracks and lots of blackberry...


:woohoo:

[NordieBoy]

It wasn't dodgy!
Well, it was dodgy to ride, but it was the right track to link the old 4-cross track to Isolated Spur Rd. Next time I'm going further :scooter:

The TT was geared a bit high too. Seemed OK for most stuff, but cough stalled it a few times so dropped it back from a 15t to 14t. Much nicer...

[thommo77]

Now re-opened (due to recent rain), but will close for the season on April 7th.

[Woodman]

Went up the right branch of th Wairoa Gorge today. Very overgrown, but passable. Turned back about 3/4 of the way up because there was a 50/50 chance of the bike sliding into a ditch and I couldn't be assed lifting it out.

The creeks on the way in were deeper than I thought and with bigger slippier rocks than I remember, but got through okay, but on the way out, me and the bike took a rest in the middle of a creek. The motor sucked in a bit of water but started eventually blowing clouds of steam. Rode a few more metres and got stuck in some deep water with big round slippery boulders and took another dunk. The bike didn't suck in any water this time but I was soaked from head to toe. Then did the Ben Nevis loop to dry out.

Good wee ride, and I have my mojo back.

[NordieBoy]

Today was going to be a toss up between Right Branch of the Wairoa and Hira.
Hira won.

Recent rain + Right Branch = lots of water in lots of crossings...

I do like that Right Branch though :yes:

Think I've got footage of CrazyFrog's KTM going under there too...

2 1/2 hours yesterday + 3 hrs today = knackered...

[JATZ]

I went for a ride too :yes: ......
To the super market :facepalm: Its o.k. I did a bit of gravel (driveway) and a river crossing (bridge over the moutere inlet) ....
And took the life of my flatmate Alex. I'm not proud of it but he was doing poos in the warmer drawer
God I need to get out more :(

[NordieBoy]

I went for a ride too :yes: ......
To the super market :facepalm: Its o.k. I did a bit of gravel (driveway) and a river crossing (bridge over the moutere inlet) ....
And took the life of my flatmate Alex. I'm not proud of it but he was doing poos in the warmer drawer
God I need to get out more :(

You have a hard life.


I'm having lunch here...

[Padmei]

I rode all the way out to Mapua with lillest pony. We cruised past the Harley & Triumph riders at the bar & took up residence at the ice cream shop - Yeah we're badass:shake:

Summer is drawing to a close. We'll all be wondering during those cold days why we didn't ride more when we had the chance:facepalm:

[NordieBoy]

Hamish's for icecream :yes:

[Padmei]

Hamish's for icecream :yes:

Actually I was too busy checking out the serving girl to see if there were any guys around;)

[NordieBoy]

Actually I was too busy checking out the serving girl to see if there were any guys around;)

Hamish is a white heron in a kilt...

Don't you no nuffink?

[Padmei]

Hamish is a white heron in a kilt...

Don't you no nuffink?

The one made out of horse hooves sitting on the pole?

[NordieBoy]

The one made out of horse hooves sitting on the pole?

Poor horses :(

[Padmei]

Poor horses :(

That's what I thought. Bloody humans. Now they're celebrating about it.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/5729320/Hamish-gets-new-lease-of-life

[Woodman]

Summer is drawing to a close. We'll all be wondering during those cold days why we didn't ride more when we had the chance:facepalm:

Ain't that the truth.

I feel a NADS ride coming on.

[Frodo]

Checked the Lonestar and DoC websites and it appears both roads are open. Plan to ride through both this weekend. Does anyone know anything to the contrary? Any particular hazards to watch out for?
Thanks

[NordieBoy]

Just watch for Cooney's Corner in the Rainbow and the Jatz Kink in the Molesworth, otherwise its all sweet.

[NordieBoy]

Laidback next weekend in Tadmor...

[madmartin]

Checked the Lonestar and DoC websites and it appears both roads are open. Plan to ride through both this weekend. Does anyone know anything to the contrary? Any particular hazards to watch out for?
Thanks

Beware your huge grin because you're having such an awesome time!

Oh and the paddocks in the rainbow with stock in them... otherwise it's throttle on the stop time! :woohoo:

[NordieBoy]

Well, the TT is 705'd up and ready for wherever it's going this weekend :scooter:

[Woodman]

Well, the TT is 705'd up and ready for wherever it's going this weekend :scooter:

Where are you thinking of going? I wouldn't mind going up the right branch again to see if it is possible to get all the way in.

[NordieBoy]

In Hira there's a small track joining the Chings Highway/4-cross track area to Isolated Spur Rd.
It's marked as motorbikes only on the AFM map. So naturally I've been trying to find it...

3 times now...

I've found 2 different ways to get to the same point which looks to be the right track by the map, well away from Chings Highway and the wrong direction for the 4X track, but has metal grating under the grass crossing a small gully, which usually means MTB's :blink:

I think I need to try dropping down off Isolated Spur Rd and carry a copy of the map with me...

I ended up doing a cool MTB track that loops out and back to the 4X skid site.
Looks like it doesn't get used much. Took about half an hour of cutting gorse, blackberry, pine and another green thing I don't know the name of to get around.

Every time I think I'm going past the comfort level of Shinko 705's, they surprise me :scooter:

If it rained however :nya:

[NordieBoy]

Looks like the loop I did was the bottom loop extension of Change Highway.
They've got a waypoint on the Nelson MTB club site that matches up with my track nicely.
I may have to (shudder) MTB down Chings to get a gps track to confirm where it actually goes.

[Woodman]

Decided on a roady ride tomorrow, gonna install my new 16 tooth sprocket( original 15) and see how it goes.

[NordieBoy]

Doh! :facepalm:

Took a photo of the map on my phone, compared it with my gps track, worked out where the track should start, found it, it was very overgrown and blocked by some big old rotton logs which means it's been blocked for a long time.
Then I got home and realised I should have turned left half a K earlier to get onto the correct track and that one would have a slightly higher chance of success :pinch:

Found the limits of traction on Shinko 705's too. Quite a few times...
Wet, mossy rocks - Nope.
Rubbly, soft dirt climbs - Nope.
Wet pine needles, wet tree roots and slop (Mungatooks stylee) - Nope.

But they did get a hell of a lot further that I'd expected :woohoo::drinkup:

[Ally67]

I've been up to Birds Clearing today luckily no cloud to ruin the view :woohoo: that was the good part of my day.
The bad part was going through town later and seeing a motorcyclist face down on the road and not moving :blink: been hit by a camper van :oi-grr::angry: kinda makes ya feel mad but lucky at the same time .
Who ever you are I hope it's a speedy recovery :doctor:

[Padmei]

Damn!

So this laidback - is it big bike capable?

[NordieBoy]

So this laidback - is it big bike capable?

I'd be erring on the side of caution. It's forecast for too much rain this week to risk it.

Otherwise, the TT would be there with 705's on it's feet :whistle:


I'll see what NordieBro thinks...

[NordieBoy]

I've been up to Birds Clearing today luckily no cloud to ruin the view :woohoo: that was the good part of my day.
The bad part was going through town later and seeing a motorcyclist face down on the road and not moving :blink: been hit by a camper van :oi-grr::angry: kinda makes ya feel mad but lucky at the same time .
Who ever you are I hope it's a speedy recovery :doctor:

Not good at all :(

Haven't been to the Gold Fields or Birds Clearing yet...

[Ally67]

Haven't been to the Gold Fields or Birds Clearing yet...

jeeeezzz man you gotta get out more :facepalm:

Hey Shrek did you get where you were going after going the wrong way when you left my place :pinch:

[NordieBoy]

So this laidback - is it big bike capable?

Forecast is now for rain only tomorrow and the txt I just got from the NMCC says it has got a family loop.

I'd say big bikes are go!

I'll bring the camera(s) :shifty:

I'm going to have a go on 705's :corn:

[Padmei]

Forecast is now for rain only tomorrow and the txt I just got from the NMCC says it has got a family loop.

I'd say big bikes are go!

I'll bring the camera(s) :shifty:

I'm going to have a go on 705's :corn:

Will have to find a goodish front tyre- may have to book a appointment at the emporium to try out your special tyre changing facilities . i could trailer 2 bikes & pick either aye? you only pay for the rider right?

[NordieBoy]

Yep. Only pay for the rider.

[Padmei]

I'm going to be a dirt riding God


Again

[Box'a'bits]

Remind me when the last time was again? :eek5:

[Woodman]

Remind me when the last time was again? :eek5:


Well this one time at gorse camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[NordieBoy]

What happens at Gorse Camp stays at Gorse Camp.
Oh, and YouTube...

[madmartin]

"hey look at me on youtube..." :facepalm:

[NordieBoy]

Rain on Friday and Saturday now...

[Padmei]

Rain on Friday and Saturday now...

yep - give it a miss this time.

[Woodman]

Rain on Friday and Saturday now...


yep - give it a miss this time.



keen on something else on Sunday?

If fine... obviously

[Padmei]

Yeah as long as it involves actual riding not climbing thru fricking gorse - Nordie I'm looking at you when I say this:Pokey:

Went for a mtb tonite & the tracks are heaps nicer to ride now after a bit of rain.

[NordieBoy]

Yeah as long as it involves actual riding not climbing thru fricking gorse - Nordie I'm looking at you when I say this:Pokey:

Can't see me!

I'm hiding behind this porse bush.

Wairoa might be good, but the rivers may be up. Lots of broom to push through.

Sat is looking the best day at the moment...
Over through Sunday Creek, Tadmor, Kinzett Creek, Big Bush, Glenhope, Dry Weather Rd, Sherry River, Baton?

[Woodman]

Saturday is no good for me, and a bit of a longer ride would be good, but wouldn't mind a wee bit of knarly stuff to see how the new shinko 700's and the 16 tooth sprocket handles.

[Padmei]

yeah it has to be one or the other for me

[NordieBoy]

Sunday is good for me.

Can add Panic Mac in and then down into Tap and Tadmor?

Or that valley off the end of Sunday Creek we ended up coming out of when we missed the Panic Mac turn. Nice climb back up from there...

[Padmei]

So are we talking about big bike with bald back tyre or lil noisy bikes with soft knobblies? Woodman what are you running?

[Woodman]

So are we talking about big bike with bald back tyre or lil noisy bikes with soft knobblies? Woodman what are you running?

I only have one bike.(frowny smiley won't work), but its running new mid range tyres,shinko 700's and a high gear which I am still undecided about, but am keen for anything.

How about Porika? , haven't been over there for a while and its do-able on anything.

[NordieBoy]

Wherever we go, I'll be on the TT as the DR has carb float/float needle and fuel tap leaks :(
The TT will be wearing 705's.

[Padmei]

yeah but it hasn't rained today & if it holds off tomm the laidback may be quite cool. If I go to the laidback it would be with soft knobs tho hence the hesitation to do any road miles with the soft rear on - if you can understand any of that.:rolleyes:

[NordieBoy]

Forecast actually looks good for the laidback now.

Decisions, decisions, decisions...





Oh, I also downloaded a cool app for the phone today.

iPie.

Shows you the closest 5 pie shops :drool:

[Woodman]

Oh, I also downloaded a cool app for the phone today.

iPie.

Shows you the closest 5 pie shops :drool:



That's it, The world is fcuked.

[Padmei]

Ok my plan is to do the laidback on the DRZ. i will prob be trailering with Steve & his Wr.
I will be leaving here around 830ish. if you guys are coming I can bring gear with me in car if needbe.


Wheeled the DRZ out & started it for the first time in months. gas is pissing out of the carb somewhere. i had a looksie & looks to be leaking above the gasket but couldn't see what it is coming out of. i'll just keep the tap turned off when stopped & take extra fuel. i hate working on these fricking carbs after the BMW where they are stuck out in the wings.

Luckily when I took the tank off i noticed the throttle sensor was loose & fell off so i tightened that back. i tried testing the resistance as per the manual but couldn't see any change - I'll take it for a ride down the driveway & see if it's ok. better than doing the lawns:niceone:

frick me it's loud. if I decide to keep it after this winter I will def have to find a stock pipe (cheap, very very cheap

[NordieBoy]

Well, today I found that trials tyres have more grip than 705's. Who would have thought? :rolleyes:
Only thing is, I need a 13t front to get the gearing low enough, but that'll let the chain chew through the swingarm slider...

The link track I've been trying to find doesn't really exist anymore.
I tried walking a little of it but the windfall and regrowth is too extreme.
The red line is from last week, and the blue line is today.

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I did find some cool old tracks in the process though. Spent about half an hour cutting branches/gorse/trees out of the way to make them navigable.

Better go out and put the 15t on the TT for tomorrow...

[NordieBoy]

Leaving the trials tyres on. Just geared it up for the liaison section and will gear it back down for the special...

Will head off about 8:31...

[NordieBoy]

Bloody daylight savings...

[Ally67]

Were the sparrows still farting when you got up :lol:

[Padmei]

goyt 3 bikes on trailer - well hopefully i will it them all. gonna be a good day

[NordieBoy]

Were the sparrows still farting when you got up :lol:

Was wondering why, when it was 7:30, my 7:00 alarm hadn't gone off.

:facepalm:

[NordieBoy]

Just had a phone call...
"Ki-ora bro, is it at the same place in Lamb Valley?"
Nope, new track in Tadmor.
"Where's that?"
Through Tap and left over the brid...
"Oh fcuk, the bike's fallen over! Gotta go!"



Weird, wonder who that could have been?

[Woodman]

Just had a phone call...
"Ki-ora bro, is it at the same place in Lamb Valley?"
Nope, new track in Tadmor.
"Where's that?"
Through Tap and left over the brid...
"Oh fcuk, the bike's fallen over! Gotta go!"



Weird, wonder who that could have been?

wonder how many times the bike will fall over by the end of the day?

we will start a sweepstake. Winner gets nothing.

My guess is 9.


Gonna do a cruisy St Arnaud, Porika, Braeburn, matatakatikatikati valley and the bit at the end of that which the name eludes me now, but ends at the sign post with lots of signs on it, then back again.

It will do.

Edit, Maruia saddle, saw it on a sign post.

[ADVGD]

wonder how many times the bike will fall over by the end of the day?

we will start a sweepstake. Winner gets $10,000.00

My guess is 9.



My guess is 4

I hope I win, that 10k sure will come in handy

[NordieBoy]

Luckily for Padmei, it didn't fall off the trailer in his own driveway :corn:

[NordieBoy]

The man hisself...

Before...
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After...
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I burned quite a bit of energy in here...
A-grade section, the guys at the top are half way through. I only made it to where they are.
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The best sounding bike(ish) thing evar! :headbang:
CanAm with a 1000cc v-twin Rotax and aftermarket pipes...
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[Padmei]

Yep well that's the end of my days as a trail riding God.

My back can't handle the off road stuff anymore so Snotso is going on the market. If anyone wants a kitted out DRZ/KLX 400 send me a PM.


FYI i didn't drop the bike at all today while I was riding it. I have reached enlightenment

[NordieBoy]

FYI i didn't drop the bike at all today while I was riding it.

Care to elaborate?

:devil2:

[NordieBoy]

Yep well that's the end of my days as a trail riding God.

My back can't handle the off road stuff anymore so Snotso is going on the market.

I hope I'm riding as well as you when I get to be 60 :devil2:

Hmmm. A WR250R or DRZ/KLX400 would be my "upgrade" of choice for the TT.

The 400 is a lot cheaper though.
Does it come with new or pre-loved handguards?

Anyone want a TT350?

[Woodman]

Shame about you back Padders.

My ride today was very uneventful, Porika, Braeburn matakatikati, maruia pass, all lovely. Bumped into James on the Braeburn and stopped for a wee chinwag. Oh and there was some scenery. No pic, cameras fcuked.

The shinko 700s were bloody good on and off road, and the 16 tooth sprocket is a keeper. Very relaxed on the road and still got up the steep side of the Porika with no hassles at all, in fact it seemed easier.

great to have a day on the bike.

[NordieBoy]

My back can't handle the off road stuff anymore.

That's one reason I like riding slower. Easier on the body. No, it's not that I'm just slow. Some people don't lap me on my 1st lap of x-country races.

I could keep the speed up today for about 1-2mins at a time but then the arms/hands couldn't handle it.
On my last lap, about 3 corners in, I went for the clutch and brakes and my fingers had curled around the grips with cramp. I had to pry them off the bars one at a time :clap:
Took a couple of km to come almost right.

[NordieBoy]

My ride today was very uneventful, Porika, Braeburn matakatikati, maruia pass, all lovely. Bumped into James on the Braeburn and stopped for a wee chinwag. Oh and there was some scenery. No pic, cameras fcuked.

The shinko 700s were bloody good on and off road, and the 16 tooth sprocket is a keeper. Very relaxed on the road and still got up the steep side of the Porika with no hassles at all, in fact it seemed easier.

I went to Tadmor via Dove Hill and Sunday Creek and back home via Sunday Creek, Jacobs Ladder, Rosedale and the Marsden Valley to Panorama Drive pylon maintenance track.

[ADVGD]

Yep well that's the end of my days as a trail riding God.

My back can't handle the off road stuff anymore so Snotso is going on the market. If anyone wants a kitted out DRZ/KLX 400 send me a PM.

Please make room, look out of the way please, excuse me please... old man coming through!

WTF, you're a young bugger. You're only sore cause you don't ride enough and are not conditioned. Ride more, feel better. Hang on, that, is a slogan all in itself!

Ride more, feel better


If you are going to sell your bike for a deposit on a zimmer frame, what year is it and what do you want for it?

[dino3310]

i just take voltaren and codiene pre-ride cause i now its gonna hurt, an then with a beer straight afterwards i get even happier, next days the killer but then i just start the pill process over again till it comes right :2thumbsup

[NordieBoy]

A Warewolf at 30s and a NordieBoy at the end...
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And the guy taking that video at 30s in mine :niceone:
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[pete-blen]

My little XR has a new home in Nelson....:(
say hello to it if yer see it around....

[NordieBoy]

My little XR has a new home in Nelson....:(
say hello to it if yer see it around....

Not Willdat's latest bike is it?

What's the sidechair going on?

[pete-blen]

Not Willdat's latest bike is it?

What's the sidechair going on?

no..... But a guy off here did buy it... he got a dirt only DRZ400 at the moment..
I gave him the side car..minus rod ends/wheel & alloy bin...

less stuff to move to ChCh...

[Woodman]

Fcuk me.... That was one helluva downpour.

Glad I wasn't riding.

[NordieBoy]

Loud downpour too.

We're house sitting for a few weeks overlooking Tahuna, Airport, Rabbit Island etc, and the views and light show were quite spectacular...

There's a spare yellow DR650 in the shed here...
Dunno where the key is though.
Only 13,000km on the clock and its for sale...

[madmartin]

what about the TT Nordie? Are you really gonna sell it to for the KLX downgrade?

[Padmei]

Well what do you do when it's pissing down with rain with thunder & lightening? Go surfing at Tahuna that's what! Waves were just weak chop but had a bit of fun with the oldest girl. Didya know that those bloody wetsuits shrink after about 14yrs ? Bloody missus couldn't stop laughing. I was ok till I wanted to move.

Anyway i started cleaning Snotso for sale & realised that the bloody speedo doesn't work. I had been using my GPS as the speedo & even got a WOF with it. However I did some research & ...

Speedometer means an instrument in a motor vehicle that continuously indicates to the driver the forward speed of the vehicle in either kilometres per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). For clarification, this definition does not include the speed provided by a GPS system.

So I am going to swap the trailtech off Schmidt & put on the KLX. Then I will prob put one of these on Schmidt

http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/SMCUWN0B6/title/sigma-bc-1609-cycle-computer-with-wired-cadence

[Padmei]

what about the TT Nordie? Are you really gonna sell it to for the KLX downgrade?

Nordie wouldn't be able to afford my KLX unfortunately:nono:

[ADVGD]

Nordie wouldn't be able to afford my KLX unfortunately:nono:

What are you asking for it?

[Padmei]

Around $4800

[NordieBoy]

what about the TT Nordie? Are you really gonna sell it to for the KLX downgrade?

If someone was silly enough to buy the TT, I would probably end up with a DRZ/KLX400 or even the other way and get a DR250 or similar and stick a trials tyre on the back as an even more lightweight fun machine.

[Box'a'bits]

Anyway i started cleaning Snotso for sale & realised that the bloody speedo doesn't work. I had been using my GPS as the speedo & even got a WOF with it. However I did some research & ...

So I am going to swap the trailtech off Schmidt & put on the KLX. Then I will prob put one of these on Schmidt

http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/SMCUWN0B6/title/sigma-bc-1609-cycle-computer-with-wired-cadence
Might be an issue if there is no continuous backlight...Looked at similar units before going with the Trailtech Vapour. But I guess you could always strap on a torch

[Padmei]

Might be an issue if there is no continuous backlight...Looked at similar units before going with the Trailtech Vapour. But I guess you could always strap on a torch

It has a back light that apparently you can toggle on or off so it runs when the wheel starts moving. I'm pretty sure my WOF tester wouldn't worry. I want to get an Acewell later on for the BMW but there is about $250 difference so i can wait.

[NordieBoy]

Backlight is nice but if they test in the daytime, they can't really see.
For about 4 years a GPS was my speedo on the Nordie and it passed all its warrants. My reading of the regs was "speedo must go up when vehicle going forward". The regs may have been changed/fine tuned.

[NordieBoy]

Fcuk me.... That was one helluva downpour.

Glad I wasn't riding.

Woah. 4WD window sill deep water along Saxton's Rd last night...

[ADVGD]

Anyway i started cleaning Snotso for sale & realised that the bloody speedo doesn't work. I had been using my GPS as the speedo & even got a WOF with it. However I did some research & ...

The OEM speedo is one of those crazy expensive replacement items, they are around $900NZD. Sometimes there are a few second had ones on ebay but this is the only one (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dash-Digital-Speedo-Tripmeter-Guage-to-suit-Kawasaki-KLX400R-KLX-DRZ-400-2004-04-/330846746614?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d0800b7f6&vxp=mtr)I can see today at $750AUD ($914NZD).

I have a basically brand new one here off my bike, it has 60km on it. I was going to hold onto it and try and get some decent money for it, but for the sake of ease you can take it off my hands for $100+ freight

[Padmei]

Thanks bro but it is the speedo drive in the hub that is munted. I take it from the high number of aftermarket speedos on DRZs that it is a common fault.

[Padmei]

Woah. 4WD window sill deep water along Saxton's Rd last night...

I wondered what you were talking about until I checked the news.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/8578198/Storms-cause-widespread-flooding



Please don't make me go to work today...

[NordieBoy]

I wondered what you were talking about until I checked the news.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/8578198/Storms-cause-widespread-flooding



Please don't make me go to work today...

My first job is in Richmond, over by Pack N Save...

GoreTex boots, waterproof undies and string motorbike vest would probably be appropriate gear...





If I was a Honda rider...


:buggerd:

[Night Falcon]

hope you all you Nadseses managed to stay afloat and no drowned bikes ....thats some wild weather over your way :gob:

[Woodman]

Woah. 4WD window sill deep water along Saxton's Rd last night...



Yup, a new caskading waterfall appeared on my section, then a lake until I went and cleared some debris. Not sure where all the water went then, but the section below us looked pretty nautical.

Just before the rain came I had pulled the tank, seat etc off the KLR and laid them neatly on the shed floor. Shed flooded.

[pete-blen]

Yup, a new caskading waterfall appeared on my section, then a lake until I went and cleared some debris. Not sure where all the water went then, but the section below us looked pretty nautical.

Just before the rain came I had pulled the tank, seat etc off the KLR and laid them neatly on the shed floor. Shed flooded.

Your KLR with water up to the tank.... Think I have seen pics somewhere..:lol:

[NordieBoy]

Was at a job today and he tells me he rode his pushy home from the port, through the railway reserve right into Stoke.
At 6:45pm.
Was crapping himself. He had to go on the edge in some bits where the path was 1.5m under water.

Now that would have been an adventure...

[NordieBoy]

So Josh, how did the ride go?

I'm in Tahuna, house sitting 2 large dogs for 5 weeks and couldn't get away :(

[ADVGD]

So Josh, how did the ride go?

I'm in Tahuna, house sitting 2 large dogs for 5 weeks and couldn't get away :(

Great weather, great route, great ride!

I have no idea where you live however as I passed this sign I thought I must have been very close :p

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/public-images/adventure-riding/elderly.jpg

Among many great back roads, Pakawau Bush Rd, Dry Rd and Cowin Rd were the highlights. A bit of wrestle crossing the high flowing Anatori River. I put together the route/GPS article here: Pakawau Bush Road > Dry Road > Cowin Road (http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/314/dry-cowin-road.php)

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/314/images/dry-cowin-road-16.jpg

Catch you next time mate...

[NordieBoy]

I wanted to take the little bike next time I went out there but lapsed reg, short notice and an 11:30am high tide didn't bode well :no::rolleyes:

[umopom]

Just to see if anyone out there is interested in a re-run of most of the DB1K 2013 route. Planning to leave Richmond Thursday morning getting back Monday night or Tuesday the following week. Weather booked - let me know and I can PM you the details.
Cheers
JC

[Woodman]

Just to see if anyone out there is interested in a re-run of most of the DB1K 2013 route. Planning to leave Richmond Thursday morning getting back Monday night or Tuesday the following week. Weather booked - let me know and I can PM you the details.
Cheers
JC



Have fun, but heading the opposite direction the next morning. Take it easy riding the lamamoors.

[rigley]

Just to see if anyone out there is interested in a re-run of most of the DB1K 2013 route. Planning to leave Richmond Thursday morning getting back Monday night or Tuesday the following week. Weather booked - let me know and I can PM you the details.
Cheers
JC

Count me in, see you at 8am Thursday :chase:

[umopom]

Have fun, but heading the opposite direction the next morning. Take it easy riding the lamamoors.

Yes we'll have a nose around in there :clap: have a great trip up north - need to get out when you're back.
Cheers
JC

[NordieBoy]

I've found some extremely cool tracks in Hira.
For the bigger bikes however, I need to find some ones with less extreme in them.

MTB duathlon next weekend again. It's going to be wet and I've got a tweaked calf and hammy...

What could possibly go wrong?

[Padmei]

Did you know that willy & max bags are the perfect size to carry 2x Castrol GTX & SCA degreaser on sale.
They just sit there dirty & staunch

[NordieBoy]

The exhaust side covers of the DR & TT stick out too far for them to work properly.

Schmidty must have a slimmer bum...

[madmartin]

castrol GTX is awful stuff

[Padmei]

castrol GTX is awful stuff

we just boil the fat out of it & use it for dressings

[umopom]

An awesome trip and managed to dodge the weather - just a few pics. Gary might have more to add???!!! Thanks for your company guys.
JC

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[ADVGD]

Great pics mate :niceone:

[NordieBoy]

So it was warmer than 2012 then...

[rigley]

An awesome trip and managed to dodge the weather - just a few pics. Gary might have more to add???!!! Thanks for your company guys.
JC

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He certainly has, I thought DRZ 400 were reliable? Second stator stuffed in 4 months, soft bag pannier caught fire in Tekapo, don't chance using these on a DRZ, especially exhaust side, ran it for over two years, then one day, puff in flames!!! Got a brand new battery for sale I bought two days ago as a "get me home" from Suzuki dealer in Ashburton never used, $50 if anyone is interested?

[NordieBoy]

Something else is cooking your stator then...

Maybe it's your soft bags...

[rigley]

Something else is cooking your stator then...

Maybe it's you soft bags...

I knew you would crack the problem :sherlock:

[ADVGD]

I thought DRZ 400 were reliable? Second stator stuffed in 4 months

Were the two stators that failed OEM or aftermarket ones?

[rigley]

Were the two stators that failed OEM or aftermarket ones?

The first was original as far as I know, the second was a 20% uprated aftermarket stator, what's your thoughts on the problem then?

[ADVGD]

The first was original as far as I know, the second was a 20% uprated aftermarket stator, what's your thoughts on the problem then?

I can't comment on the 20% uprated with knowing the brand name of the stator

In general, the DRZ400 stator can be prone to failure based on the wiring and connectors being "sufficient" but not overly heavy duty. The rectifier/regulator connector is prone to shorting like this:

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss194/toddski190587/2000%20DRZ400S/100_1463.jpg

This is a good article for diagnosis and the "free power mod" which essentially rewires a section that is a weak link, the mod not only improves robustness/reliability but also increases output to the battery by .5 volts

http://www.thumpertalk.com/topic/541623-charging-system-diagnoses-plus-the-free-power-mod/

[rigley]

I can't comment on the 20% uprated with knowing the brand name of the stator

In general, the DRZ400 stator can be prone to failure based on the wiring and connectors being "sufficient" but not overly heavy duty. The rectifier/regulator connector is prone to shorting like this:

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss194/toddski190587/2000%20DRZ400S/100_1463.jpg

This is a good article for diagnosis and the "free power mod" which essentially rewires a section that is a weak link, the mod not only improves robustness/reliability but also increases output to the battery by .5 volts

http://www.thumpertalk.com/topic/541623-charging-system-diagnoses-plus-the-free-power-mod/

This was the stator I purchased on Flee Bay:


http://www.ebay.com/itm/HIGH-OUTPUT-STATOR-SUZUKI-DRZ400-2000-01-02-03-04-05-06-07-08-09-11-/290919701156?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item43bc2a5aa4

They contacted me this morning offering me a new one, can't recommend rmstatorinc enough, they have an excellent customer services. I have done the checks you mentioned, I can only think I got a doggy Friday afternoon unit :violin:

[ADVGD]

This was the stator I purchased on Flee Bay:


http://www.ebay.com/itm/HIGH-OUTPUT-STATOR-SUZUKI-DRZ400-2000-01-02-03-04-05-06-07-08-09-11-/290919701156?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item43bc2a5aa4

They contacted me this morning offering me a new one, can't recommend rmstatorinc enough, they have an excellent customer services. I have done the checks you mentioned, I can only think I got a doggy Friday afternoon unit :violin:

I haven't had any personal experience with the company RM Stator (http://www.rmstator.com/) so can't comment. The results online are varied, there are many cases online of failure however many cases of people saying they are reliable. ElectoSport also has a large number of both failure/success cases and they have a fairly good reputation. The reality is, a stator is an electronic device typically prone to failure at some point, aftermarket stators that increase output "can" jeopardise reliability further.

I always go for OEM, it costs more but you know they are of a high standard with a solid backup. But, if you are looking for more output aftermarket is the only option. I have an ElectroSport stator here (rated as a 40% increase) but have not fitted as the OEM is currently supplying all the power I need. A case of, don't fix it if it ain't broke

I am interested to hear how you get along with the RM Stator stator

[rigley]

Hear where you are coming from regarding OEM parts vs aftermarket, what I have read from various sources all seem to say the standard 200watt stator is under powered when you have a few electrical goodies on your bike? Anyway, I bet the OEM is now manufactured in China, it's just a matter of QC controls in place.

Just my 2 cents worth....

[NordieBoy]

Hear where you are coming from regarding OEM parts vs aftermarket, what I have read from various sources all seem to say the standard 200watt stator is under powered when you have a few electrical goodies on your bike? Anyway, I bet the OEM is now manufactured in China, it's just a matter of QC controls in place.

Just my 2 cents worth....

The 200w would be sweet for heated grips and a couple of GPS type devices though.

Its more than the DR has got...

[Padmei]

Can someone please go around & check out if Nordie is OK. I left him in the ceiling finishing off a heat transfer system. He was wearing his glow in the dark slippers. They may have come thru the lounge ceiling. There may be one coming down either side of a joist. He may be groaning. Take pics first before helping him back up.

Why would he need to mount a gopro in the guest bedroom duct outlet?

[NordieBoy]

Not a GoPro, a Contour 1080...

[madmartin]

these are the Nordie vids that don't end up on youtube...:nono:

[rigley]

The 200w would be sweet for heated grips and a couple of GPS type devices though.

Its more than the DR has got...

Not sure of the rest of the bikes electrical requirements, I would say 200w is border line though?

Good luck with crawling through the loft space with pink batts, I hate the the stuff!!!

[Woodman]

Can someone please go around & check out if Nordie is OK. I left him in the ceiling finishing off a heat transfer system. He was wearing his glow in the dark slippers. They may have come thru the lounge ceiling. There may be one coming down either side of a joist. He may be groaning. Take pics first before helping him back up.

Why would he need to mount a gopro in the guest bedroom duct outlet?

If I grab each foot and swing, will that get him down??

[Padmei]

WTF are they talking about with the free power mod? i can't follow that article very well. Do you just replace the red & black plug from the RR or do you run the wires back to the battery?
Batt went flat today so checking to make sure the connections are all ok. I found the stator plug half undone from when I was cleaning the bike.

[NordieBoy]

If I grab each foot and swing, will that get him down??

It's fine, I've got a head torch and a tablet computer.
I'm good for another couple of hours yet...

[NordieBoy]

If i ever get down from here, I'm going to head up Sharland's Creek tomorrow. Going to try some knobblies on the TT. There's some bits I want to try that are a bit to soft for the trials tyres. Also the knobblies are much lower profile, which is the equivalent of a tooth smaller on the front than the mt43.

Haven't ridden it since the Tadmor laid back on the 7th of April!

[rigley]

WTF are they talking about with the free power mod? i can't follow that article very well. Do you just replace the red & black plug from the RR or do you run the wires back to the battery?
Batt went flat today so checking to make sure the connections are all ok. I found the stator plug half undone from when I was cleaning the bike.

The way I read this is cut the wires about 4" from the Rectifier and do away with the connection plug all together and do a soldered joint with some upgraded cable straight to the battery?

Did you sell your bike Craig?

[Padmei]

Not yet.
I have had a few inquiries, usually on the last day the ad expires:rolleyes: I will put it back on when I get back from raro. It's winter so I can't see anything moving at the mo.

As for the power mod did you solder 3 wires together- new one straight to the battery, & existing ones from the RR & harness?

[rigley]

Not yet.
I have had a few inquiries, usually on the last day the ad expires:rolleyes: I will put it back on when I get back from raro. It's winter so I can't see anything moving at the mo.

As for the power mod did you solder 3 wires together- new one straight to the battery, & existing ones from the RR & harness?

I never did the mod to mine, it is only the two 12v dc wires coming from the RR (Rectifier) that need to to be beefed up. Have you checked your charging system?

[NordieBoy]

Finally got out of the ceiling and got the knobblies on the TT and went up Sharland's.

Wanted to see if the knobs were better/worse in various situations.

Short answer...
Not once did I find myself thinking "I'm glad I've got knobblies on".

They were inferior in almost all situations. Even in a loose uphill that I thought they would at least let me get further than before.

Hopefully going back tomorrow with the MT43's back on to compare...


Did find a new track though...

[Padmei]

I never did the mod to mine, it is only the two 12v dc wires coming from the RR (Rectifier) that need to to be beefed up. Have you checked your charging system?

yep charged the battery up, soldered & ran a couple of red & black wires in parallel with the original wires straight to the battery & buttoned up. Battery reading >13v drops to 12.8 with key on, started first push after 2 secs & voltage went to just over 14v over idle. All good.

From reading around, the DRZ' have a leak from the trip meter & the skinny lil battery doesn't like hanging around for more than a couple of weeks without a battery tender on it.
So all good in the hood.

i went for a ride yesterday. Over the Whangas to top of Rai saddle & back. Just enough to feel the cool breeze thru the scarf & remind me not to ride the Whangas again till Spring & the gravel has been swept up. The ride yesterday reminded me of the time a few of us went silly going over there in Winter. On that 1st right hand corner where you can see up the road far enough to pass my back wheel hit a bit of ice while passing a few slow cars. I felt bit of a slippy slip - apparently the guy also passing behind me did the legs out wobble dance for about 50 metres. You learn to button off a bit after that:whistle:

[Woodman]

Yea, went through Queen charlotte and the Whangas on Friday night in the dark. Lotsa unseen gravel, but not sure on ice. Worse thing was through Queen charlotte the utes towing kick ass boat trailers with no side marker lights. Scared me a couple of times.

[rigley]

yep charged the battery up, soldered & ran a couple of red & black wires in parallel with the original wires straight to the battery & buttoned up. Battery reading >13v drops to 12.8 with key on, started first push after 2 secs & voltage went to just over 14v over idle. All good.

From reading around, the DRZ' have a leak from the trip meter & the skinny lil battery doesn't like hanging around for more than a couple of weeks without a battery tender on it.
So all good in the hood.

i went for a ride yesterday. Over the Whangas to top of Rai saddle & back. Just enough to feel the cool breeze thru the scarf & remind me not to ride the Whangas again till Spring & the gravel has been swept up. The ride yesterday reminded me of the time a few of us went silly going over there in Winter. On that 1st right hand corner where you can see up the road far enough to pass my back wheel hit a bit of ice while passing a few slow cars. I felt bit of a slippy slip - apparently the guy also passing behind me did the legs out wobble dance for about 50 metres. You learn to button off a bit after that:whistle:

Maungatapu is my nemesis, my leg constantly reminds me in this cold weather, ice spares no prisoners, none of us bounce as well as we used too. :whistle:

[NordieBoy]

But you didn't even make it to the gravel road, let alone the Maungatapu!


He he he...

[rigley]

But you didn't even make it to the gravel road, let alone the Maungatapu!


He he he...

I could see it in the distance...... lying upside down.....:(

[Padmei]

But you didn't even make it to the gravel road, let alone the Maungatapu!


He he he...

ohhhh nasty...

nice tho:clap:

[JATZ]

Maungatapu is my nemesis, my leg constantly reminds me in this cold weather, ice spares no prisoners, none of us bounce as well as we used too. :whistle:
I think I ended up on my ass in a ditch that day too :yes: but got up before Nordie arrived with the camera :D

I suggest you don't go over the Lewis Padders if pea metal is not your thing. Came over on Sunday morning and it's frightening :eek: how much gravel is on the road

[gsig]

Not once did I find myself thinking "I'm glad I've got knobblies on".

The 3 guys I regularly ride with now all use trials rears. Glen and Andrew both seem to manage to get along at a fair old clip on them.

I rode Andrews ktm300 with trials tires at both ends up a very rocky river bed yesterday and it was like it was glued to the ground.

I can't see me ever buying another knobby tire

cheers


Mark S

[rigley]

The 3 guys I regularly ride with now all use trials rears. Glen and Andrew both seem to manage to get along at a fair old clip on them.

I rode Andrews ktm300 with trials tires at both ends up a very rocky river bed yesterday and it was like it was glued to the ground.

I can't see me ever buying another knobby tire

cheers


Mark S

Hi,

So what are they like on the road?

[andy mac]

Most trials tyres are a very soft compound, which gets hot at highway speed and then sheds knobs off (photo of a second hand IRC after 400km)
However the Pirelli MT43 is DOT certified and rolls smoothly on tarseal with some tyre howl. I used it on the Dusty Butt route and they wear from the rear edge (like a front knobbly) and probably last 2-2,500km. All trials tyres are tall, raising seat height and lowering the gearing (also needed to add 2 links to chain to push wheel back to stop rubbing on shock flap)
I normally changed non DOT knobbies at 8mm/1,000km and the best value knobby is a Kenda 760 DOT which got 1500 km.

[Padmei]

Today was a two pie ride day:msn-wink:

[NordieBoy]

The MT43 is really tall. about 5cm taller than a Dunlop comp trials tyre.

"Proper" trials tyres are, well, freaky on the road, whereas the MT43 is no problem even at 8psi.

I just did the same loop as yesterday and the only place I found the trials tyre lacking was steep loose downhills.

Everywhere else, it was head and shoulders above the knobs I used.

Far less dabbing and much more drive.

The rear has been on and off the bike since March 2012 and has done about 3,500km. Probably about half life.

Today was a 2-pac Moro day.

[rigley]

Most trials tyres are a very soft compound, which gets hot at highway speed and then sheds knobs off (photo of a second hand IRC after 400km)
However the Pirelli MT43 is DOT certified and rolls smoothly on tarseal with some tyre howl. I used it on the Dusty Butt route and they wear from the rear edge (like a front knobbly) and probably last 2-2,500km. All trials tyres are tall, raising seat height and lowering the gearing (also needed to add 2 links to chain to push wheel back to stop rubbing on shock flap)
I normally changed non DOT knobbies at 8mm/1,000km and the best value knobby is a Kenda 760 DOT which got 1500 km.

Something else to try once I wear out my rear Shinko 705, yes Fran, you finally brain washed me :bash:

[NordieBoy]

Our builder tried 705's and he absolutely hates them.

:rolleyes:

[rigley]

Our builder tried 705's and he absolutely hates them.

:rolleyes:

I had some fun trying to get up a muddy bank with them, otherwise "good as gold" Do you run rim locks with yours?

[Padmei]

Our builder tried 705's and he absolutely hates them.

:rolleyes:

The barstard that's doing MY cape york ride?

[NordieBoy]

I had some fun trying to get up a muddy bank with them, otherwise "good as gold" Do you run rim locks with yours?

2 opposing rimlocks on the rear so I don't have to add 80g of lead to balance them.
But off-road, I do air them down to 14f/12r on the 115kg TT and 20f/18r on the DR.
On road, 24f/26r max on both. Any higher, especially in the front, and it feels like there's no give at all.
Gravel, 18f/16r on the TT and 20f/18r on the DR.

[JATZ]

Hi,

So what are they like on the road?
I tried one on the 350 once... Hated it on the road. I did a ride to Wairoa gorge then took it off and gave it to Topo (I think :scratch:)


Today was a two pie ride day:msn-wink:

up yer bum too :D

Any one else up for a ride out the sounds in a couple of weeks ?

[Woodman]

I tried one on the 350 once... Hated it on the road. I did a ride to Wairoa gorge then took it off and gave it to Topo (I think :scratch:)



up yer bum too :D

Any one else up for a ride out the sounds in a couple of weeks ?


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

[rigley]

:clap:[QUOTE=JATZ;1130556999]I tried one on the 350 once... Hated it on the road. I did a ride to Wairoa gorge then took it off and gave it to Topo (I think :scratch:)



up yer bum too :D

Any one else up for a ride out the sounds in a couple of weeks ?

Yes provided my new stator arrives in time :scooter:

Anyone know a good place to get some new side panel plastics and a pair of steel braided brake hoses for a DRZ 400? Fire damage has rooted the rear brake hose and exhaust plastic side panel.

[madmartin]

Merrily laughing my tits off at that clown Charlie Borman. What a twat he is, "oooh it's such a challenge" you know any Muppet riding an AG100 would cruise past him on that ridiculous half ton of BMWobbleyou:clap:

[NordieBoy]

Merrily laughing my tits off at that clown Charlie Borman. What a twat he is, "oooh it's such a challenge" you know any Muppet riding an AG100 would cruise past him on that ridiculous half ton of BMWobbleyou:clap:

http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/dirt/2003-11-30-Glenhope/slides/mvc-227f.jpg

[madmartin]

boyeah!:2thumbsup

[umopom]

Any one else up for a ride out the sounds in a couple of weeks ?[/QUOTE]

Yes........where & when?

[umopom]

Anyone interested in doing this: http://www.advridermag.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/14-Day-Rally-full-details-2014.pdf

The APC Rally has been going for 3 years 2014 will be the 4th year - a good way to see some of the better bits of Oz (yes there are some that aren't just red dust) plan to make it the backbone of a 4-5 week trip next year. I plan to get my entry in later this month so if you want to join me let me know.
Cheers
JC

[CrazyFrog]

Any one else up for a ride out the sounds in a couple of weeks ?

Yes........where & when?[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I could be keen over weekend 22-24June, it's been a long time between rides. It's 6 months since I last got my leg over the KTM. Very sad but true, with house renovations, selling rental house, new baby, and work, blah blah blah.
The scooter has been getting a thrashing though ;)

[Underground]

[QUOTE

Any one else up for a ride out the sounds in a couple of weeks ?[/QUOTE]

I should be home then so I'll probably see you out there.

[ADVGD]

Any one else up for a ride out the sounds in a couple of weeks ?

I'm in Chch for the rest of this month, back to Karamea after that, if there are any June onwards rides up your way I'm a starter


Anyone interested in doing this: http://www.advridermag.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/14-Day-Rally-full-details-2014.pdf

I'm doing a ride trip in Australia in 2014. I have a fresh DRZ400 arriving at the end of this week which I am building up over the next few months exactly the same as my current one to ship over.

I'll be over there riding for at least 2 to 3 months, I've been toying with dates and really wanted to include the 2014 Australasian Safari Adventure Tour but the dates are quite a way off the May, June, July months I'm planning to ride. I'll be making my way up to the Northern Territory and aiming to miss the the humid/muggy period. The dates and concept of this ride interest me. I'll keep in touch, whether it be catching up for this ride or joining you on a leg along the way I'll be keen to catch up either way should our dates/routes cross.

Cheers

[Padmei]

What kind of ride you talking about Jatz? Will it be cold & raining?

[JATZ]

What kind of ride you talking about Jatz? Will it be cold & raining?

No.... it'll be a stunning Nelson winters day. The sun will shine and the birds will be singing :D

I was thinking just a cruisey ride out to Waitata or Bulwer, nothing too gnarly. Maybe drop some fresh bread and milk out to Underground in exchange for caffeine :2thumbsup Those who want something a little more "adventurous" could slide their way down the Tennyson track or go snuffling around for some other goat track.
Think of it as a practice for the cape to cape ride :D
I'll probably be busy this weekend , so could pencil it in for the following one ?

[Woodman]

Yes, the following one would be good, and even better seing as how you have promised Padmeei lovely weather.

[Padmei]

I just got back from raro yeasterday. I like good weather. Good weather is good.

[NordieBoy]

I just got back from raro yeasterday. I like good weather. Good weather is good.

The tan suits you sir.

[Padmei]

The tan suits you sir.

And the coconut bra!

[NordieBoy]

And the coconut bra!

And people can't see it when you're wearing the tan suit...

[NordieBoy]

Going up into Hira tomorrow afternoon. NordieBro wants to get distances and timing for the intermediate class for the final round of the South Island Enduro Champs on the 6th of July and I'm the nominated intermediate class noob...

Sunday the 7th should be fun. Endurocross over in Tapawera. Includes a nobbers class.

[NordieBoy]

2pm till 5pm. I'm slightly knackered.

Apparently the correct technique for steep hills is to pin the throttle and if (when) the front lifts, feather the clutch.

Fcuk that.
You're more likely to make it up, but you're also more likely to flip it and/or launch it into the bushes...

My self preservation gene is far too strong for that...

[Logmaker]

No.... it'll be a stunning Nelson winters day. The sun will shine and the birds will be singing :D

I was thinking just a cruisey ride out to Waitata or Bulwer, nothing too gnarly. Maybe drop some fresh bread and milk out to Underground in exchange for caffeine :2thumbsup Those who want something a little more "adventurous" could slide their way down the Tennyson track or go snuffling around for some other goat track.
Think of it as a practice for the cape to cape ride :D
I'll probably be busy this weekend , so could pencil it in for the following one ?

Hello Mr Jatz , I could be a starter for your guided tour , I guess you will post start line & time closer to departure.

[umopom]

The weather is looking Ok for the w/e - sunday would be best for me but.................?? Going to be chilly but no rain :cold: :clap:

[Padmei]

Fcku it's donna be cold brrrrrr. I may start then turn back when the ice starts caking my face.:cold::cold::cold:

I bet Nordie went & checked out the snow - heaps around everywhere I looked

[NordieBoy]

Last time out to Underground's was August 2008!

Going to take the TT up Inwood Lookout tomorrow. Snow hunting...

[JATZ]

Hello Mr Jatz , I could be a starter for your guided tour , I guess you will post start line & time closer to departure.

Hey there Nerdneh :sherlock::blip: Sunday morning 8:00 at Caltex sound alright ? According to my Norwegian informants the weather should be mint :D http://www.yr.no/place/New_Zealand/Other/Marlborough_Sounds/


The weather is looking Ok for the w/e - sunday would be best for me but.................?? Going to be chilly but no rain :cold: :clap:

As above..... You bringing the BIG beast or the little beast ? :2thumbsup


Fcku it's donna be cold brrrrrr. I may start then turn back when the ice starts caking my face.:cold::cold::cold:

I bet Nordie went & checked out the snow - heaps around everywhere I looked

Oh FFS..... harden up there fellah :facepalm: We won't be through Nelson/going past yours till about 8:42 it'll be almost tropical by then :D

I'll flick Underground a txt and see if he'll be home.

[umopom]

Hey there Nerdneh :sherlock::blip: Sunday morning 8:00 at Caltex sound alright ? According to my Norwegian informants the weather should be mint :D http://www.yr.no/place/New_Zealand/Other/Marlborough_Sounds/



As above..... You bringing the BIG beast or the little beast ? :2thumbsup



Oh FFS..... harden up there fellah :facepalm: We won't be through Nelson/going past yours till about 8:42 it'll be almost tropical by then :D

I'll flick Underground a txt and see if he'll be home.

Prob the museum piece - so BP at the Haven at 8:30 - c u then
JC

[NordieBoy]

All my precious snow is being washed away!

Nooooooo!

[NordieBoy]

Hey there Nerdneh :sherlock::blip:

Sounds like Nerdneh forgot his login details again..

:)

[Underground]

I'll be home, I'll put some petrol in something and meet at Elaine maybe.

[JATZ]

I'll be home, I'll put some petrol in something and meet at Elaine maybe.

:headbang: Zombie bike !!......?

[Underground]

:headbang: Zombie bike !!......?

No.....but thanks for reminding me of even more machinery on my 'machines that need repairing' list

[Padmei]

I'm out for tomm.


As if anyone really expected me to leave the house:pinch:

[NordieBoy]

I've got an engine half way out and can't work out how to get it the rest of the way :brick:

Also, it's snowing up the Dun and as a txt from NordieBro shows, up in Hira too...

If I can't get this engine out and the other one in, I'll be out for tomorrow too :weep:

[Padmei]

I've got an engine half way out and can't work out how to get it the rest of the way :brick:

Also, it's snowing up the Dun and as a txt from NordieBro shows, up in Hira too...

If I can't get this engine out and the other one in, I'll be out for tomorrow too :weep:

Want a hand. I've done well today - fricked up some parts on my bike so I could have a go with yours:drool:

[NordieBoy]

Want a hand. I've done well today - fricked up some parts on my bike so I could have a go with yours:drool:

I'll put the coffee on...

[rigley]

The weather is looking Ok for the w/e - sunday would be best for me but.................?? Going to be chilly but no rain :cold: :clap:

Sorry, count me out, bike is still in bits and by the looks of things won't be back on the road for a while.......Stators, dam Chinese stators :weep:

[Padmei]

I'll put the coffee on...

Sorry bro I got caught up again with Berlina, & the dog.

[NordieBoy]

Sorry bro I got caught up again with Berlina, & the dog.

No worries. I drunk the coffee and had an epiphany.

When the manual says "remove from the left" they actually mean "No! The other left you stupid round eye!".

It comes out through the right side with only the normal issues you have trying to pull a featherweight 60kg engine out...

[Padmei]

Lucky you didn't see the snow on top of Kaka or you would have felt ripped off being inside. it's better that you don't know.:yes:

[JATZ]

Ooooo...... I can see lots of snow from my house :D
Would it be inappropriate to drive the car on a rideout ? :scratch:

[umopom]

Ooooo...... I can see lots of snow from my house :D
Would it be inappropriate to drive the car on a rideout ? :scratch:

Snow? what snow? Its still dark???!!! BP Haven 8:30 ish

[Padmei]

Bet it was a beautiful ride today:(

[NordieBoy]

Was beautiful up the Maungatapu.
2.4* up there, 5* down at the Maitai, but felt a LOT colder by the river.

I REALLY like riding the DR off road :D

[pete-blen]

Was beautiful up the Maungatapu.
2.4* up there, 5* down at the Maitai, but felt a LOT colder by the river.

I REALLY like riding the DR off road :D

pics / vid

[JATZ]

Bet it was a beautiful ride today:(

Why yes...... Yes it was :yes: You missed a good day :brick:

It was a weeee bit brisk first thing with plenty of ice on the Wongamoas, I think all of us had a little slide or 2, but we kept the speed down and made it to foggy Rai valley alright. Had -.5 coming down the Wongas. After a coffee at the shop....

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It was a nice cruise out to Okiwi bay, Snow on the hills above Okiwi

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and then on to Undergrounds

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After Coffee we headed for Bulwer with Underground, picked up (literally) another person on route :whistle:

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Had a chinwag at Bulwer..... 3540cc's of Euro goodness and just out of shot is the riff raff :nya:

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Yip.... You missed a good day :yes:

[NordieBoy]

pics / vid

Processing as I type...

[Underground]

the riff raff :nya:
[/QUOTE]

Yes 'the riff raff' . the Dommie was parked out of shot to the right....ie in front :first:
Nice to catch up with you euro trash lot and what a lovely day for a ride after all the shit weather we've been having

[Ally67]

I can't see any Logmaker there, was it to :cold: for him ?

Looks like you guys had a good ride though :scooter:

[NordieBoy]

Woohoo!

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[cynna]

that was a good shot

[Crim]

how many takes did it take :wacko:, as it were?

[NordieBoy]

Just the one take.



30 practice shots though... My hands were freezing...

[Padmei]

that was awesome. Almost made me want to kick the DRZ into life & go up. Who else was up there?

[NordieBoy]

Heaps up Sharlands, the carpark was chokka. 3 guys were trying and failing to get up the first section of Hurricane Hill :lol:

Just the one 2-smoke Berg up the Maungatapu though.

Just after the video, there's an uphill 90* right (just before the last pylon track on the right before the summit) that took me 5 minutes to get around...

The DR went well, better on the open gravel than the technical bits (went up via Maitai Face), need to tweak the carb as it's holding the revs a bit long though.
The Shinko 244 rear is crap. Was sliding on everything. There's a good 2mm of tread left so I don't know what's up with it. I need to get some more 705's...

[NordieBoy]

Oh yeah, why didn't anyone tell me the Maitai Rd is now open again...

[NordieBoy]

The EnduroCross is on again on Sunday over Tapawera way. NordieBro assures me there's no logs, tyres, creeks, sandpits, concrete pipes or hills...

[NordieBoy]

Some from 2011...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/05/u8e3u8ug.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/05/ajegu4em.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/05/2u7aheme.jpg

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[NordieBoy]

Great weather for weeks and the day of the final round of the South Island Enduro Series...
Pissing rain, winds and fog so thick you could cut it with a knife. Should be brilliant up there.

Posted from my armchair, drinking a coffee with a cat curled up asleep on my lap.

[Fluffy Cat]

I am back, finally have enough cash to fix and rego a bike.
And........
Then the main drain on the house failed and backed up down our hallway......sheesh. Ground subsided on the sunless side of the house when we got flooded. Have vids and pics of it but insurance peeps not interested. Expensive.
But my 450 has now got a spring for my weight and I can point the headlight at the road when riding. Shims will need a check after my massive 89 hrs riding and the clutch slave seal failed as all ktm's do.
Whats up or down bla bla bla:yawn:

[Padmei]

Hang on haven't you got another 5 bikes to play with? saw you guys cruising on a nice looking BMW tourer a while back. bugger about the flooding, had a couple of customers out the Glen have the same trouble.

[NordieBoy]

I remember you. Didn't you used to ride a bike?

Was it the 990, 650 or 450 you kept getting stuck under?

[Fluffy Cat]

Ah nice to see both of you are alive, got a warm fuzzy feeling :sunny:

[NordieBoy]

Then the main drain on the house failed and backed up down our hallway......sheesh. Ground subsided on the sunless side of the house when we got flooded. Have vids and pics of it but insurance peeps not interested. Expensive.

Insurance covers the house, it's the EQC or some such outfit that covers outside the walls. Call Civil Defense, they'll be able to tell you.

[NordieBoy]

Ah nice to see both of you are alive, got a warm fuzzy feeling :sunny:

I take Losec for that, works wonders.

[Fluffy Cat]

Ok, EQC we have contacted them and are waiting.......waiting.......

I am going to test my new spring tomorrow, has anyone used the Mangatapu road recently?. Is it all open now?. Cheers.

[Underground]

Ok, EQC we have contacted them and are waiting.......waiting.......

I am going to test my new spring tomorrow, has anyone used the Mangatapu road recently?. Is it all open now?. Cheers.

If you overshoot call in for a coffee

[Fluffy Cat]

Heheheh!, 8 litre tank will be frugal as I can be.......

[NordieBoy]

I'm going racing...

Ready to rumble :Punk:

284942

Branford Park won't know what's hit it :facepalm:

[dino3310]

showing them youngn's a bit of class aye nordie

[NordieBoy]

showing them youngn's a bit of class aye nordie

If you have no chance of winning, class is all that's left.

:nya:

[NordieBoy]

If you have no chance of winning, class is all that's left.

:nya:

Prophetic statement as it turns out...

At least I finished higher than my race number...

If someone says "Cyclocross is fun, you don't need any fitness, just give it a go."

Kill the sadistic lying fcuker.

This has been a public service announcement.

We now return you to your scheduled programming.

[Fluffy Cat]

Brum....brum.....

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[JATZ]

Brum....brum.....
]

I thought about it :scratch: but it was blowing a gale at mine and cold as !! If I'd known U were going.......

Doable with a passenger ?

[NordieBoy]

As long as it isn't snowing, 2up would be sweet.
Only dodgy bit would be the climb to Horse Bridge.


If it is snowing, then they could help push.

[NordieBoy]

Anyone recognise Hurricane Hill in this old pic?

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