Nelson Rideouts - Where next?

[JATZ]

I'm in Christchurch :(
I'm in Auckland, :(


I'll be there in 3 days time.:(

Better surf at Brighton than here tho:clap:
I'll be there in 6 days :(
And riding home :D

[Padmei]

new bike?
ftcr

[NordieBoy]

Ashvegas now, having a lamb roganjosh.

[JATZ]

new bike?
ftcr
Nah.... Picking up the 800 after surgery :D

Ashvegas now, having a lamb roganjosh.
Roganjosh?? for smoko?? Your even weirder than I thought :bleh:

[NordieBoy]

Roganjosh?? for smoko?? Your even weirder than I thought :bleh:

Leftovers from last night.

[Padmei]

Just had my xmas work do. Over the Takaka hill & back & Couplands for lunch. My boss is a tight bastard but I do like the way he rolls:headbang:

That passing lane on the top of the hill gives me the shits tho.

[RogIrwin]

That passing lane on the top of the hill gives me the shits tho.

Yeah, Particularly when overtaking heading towards Mot. The reverse camber right corner at the end is a bitch!

[Woodman]

Just had my xmas work do. Over the Takaka hill & back & Couplands for lunch. My boss is a tight bastard but I do like the way he rolls:headbang:

That passing lane on the top of the hill gives me the shits tho.

Were customers not invited?

[Muzz67]

Anyone interested in a gentle explore monday? No idea when or where......
Muzz

[NordieBoy]

Done ChCh, Pukenui, Invercargill, Oamaru, ChCh.
Hopefully home tomorrow...

Won't need to eat for a few weeks...

[Padmei]

I'll be doing Molesworth/ rainbow when I get back sometime later this week if anyone is interested.

[Woodman]

I'll be doing Molesworth/ rainbow when I get back sometime later this week if anyone is interested.

What day you back?

Was going to go yesterday, but dived headfirst into the benelli, and found some err issues inside the cases:shit:

[cynna]

has the slip in the rainbow been cleared? was closed the other day

i will be in there someone on the 1st and 3rd

[NordieBoy]

I like being home...

[Willdat?]

http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/353522661.jpg

12 months without a bike, this is being delivered to me tomorrow....

[Muzz67]

Still go? Pretty rare...

[Willdat?]

Still go? Pretty rare...

MT125 - will diagnose what's missing/non functioning when it turns up. I'm wanting to build a vintage rego capable low speed adventure bike. It was going to be a parts donor to a CT90 but we'll see...

[snodpete]

I'll be doing Molesworth/ rainbow when I get back sometime later this week if anyone is interested.

I'm riding through with a couple of rellies/mates in 4WDs from Hanmer end on Fri 2nd - meeting about 10am...

[pete-blen]

MT125 - will diagnose what's missing/non functioning when it turns up. I'm wanting to build a vintage rego capable low speed adventure bike. It was going to be a parts donor to a CT90 but we'll see...

yep MT125... got a blue top on the tank.... MT250 had red.... CR125/250 had green...

[Willdat?]

yep MT125... got a blue top on the tank.... MT250 had red.... CR125/250 had green...

Good info - it's missing heaps. Was purchased for wheels, forks, shocks and swing arm. Deciding whether to repower this or the original CT90 plan...

[umopom]

Anyone up for a bit of stupidity before the holiday is over? Also Molesworth & Rainbow next week - 9th & 10th?
Cheers
JC

[Padmei]

Same back to you my friend. As just posted on the other site I'm planning on doing the Molesworth/ rainbow run tomm. Leaving town about 830-9ish.

[RogIrwin]

Same back to you my friend. As just posted on the other site I'm planning on doing the Molesworth/ rainbow run tomm. Leaving town about 830-9ish.

Yeah, I'm up for a ride tomorrow and / or over the weekend.

[CrazyFrog]

Hey boys, just letting you know Rainbow will be closed for a couple of days from today due to flooding/road damage on 31 Dec.
A workmate headed down there this morning and was turned away, so came home. Dunno about Molesworth, might pay to phone DOC in Blenhiem first.

[umopom]

Yeah, I'm up for a ride tomorrow and / or over the weekend.

Tomorrow or Sunday are ok with me - do you want to suggest something? Padders you are very welcome to join us next week if the Rainbow is shut this weekend.
Cheers
JC

[RogIrwin]

Tomorrow or Sunday are ok with me - do you want to suggest something? Padders you are very welcome to join us next week if the Rainbow is shut this weekend.
Cheers
JC


How about we head towards Mt Altimarloch?

Detours could include:
- Maungatapu Track
- Takorika Rd, Havelock
- Hori Bay
- Mount Patriarch
- Taylors Pass
- Others?

Meeting at BP Haven Road, 9:30am

[Logmaker]

yep MT125... got a blue top on the tank.... MT250 had red.... CR125/250 had green...

Hi Pete , tank on TTR , fitted real good & the bracket you made was ideal for front mounting bolts , 300kms + road range . Awesome Ta.

[cynna]

Hey boys, just letting you know Rainbow will be closed for a couple of days from today due to flooding/road damage on 31 Dec.
A workmate headed down there this morning and was turned away, so came home. Dunno about Molesworth, might pay to phone DOC in Blenhiem first.

was he on bike or car? The rainbow was closed other day when buddha went thru then when he went back the guy at gate said it would have been ok on bike. Might be worse now tho

The moles worth was perfect yesterday

[CrazyFrog]

was he on bike or car? The rainbow was closed other day when buddha went thru then when he went back the guy at gate said it would have been ok on bike. Might be worse now tho

The moles worth was perfect yesterday

Good point. He was in a HiLux, so maybe okay for bikes. Prob best to phone and check.

[Padmei]

Phoned the station manager & to the best of his knowledge the slip has been cleaned up.
For those keen we are leaving Casa del crayfish at 830am then heading across to Molesworth to Hanmer for fuel & back thru the rainbow.
Bring winter woolies as it doesn't look that hot & sunny tomm.

[Woodman]

Phoned the station manager & to the best of his knowledge the slip has been cleaned up.
For those keen we are leaving Casa del crayfish at 830am then heading across to Molesworth to Hanmer for fuel & back thru the rainbow.
Bring winter woolies as it doesn't look that hot & sunny tomm.


Good, see ya there.

[RogIrwin]

Umopom and I thought that it was time to play Tag-O-Rama

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[NordieBoy]

Umopom and I thought that it was time to play Tag-O-Rama
About time too.
Should be in the right thread though :doh:

Never been in the hills that side. Only up the pylon track to the east...

In fact, the tag was at the top of the pylon track once.

[cynna]

Will keep an eye out for you guys. Im leaving to go down the rainbow before lunch. Wil double check with doc in morning

[RogIrwin]

Never been in the hills that side. Only up the pylon track to the east...

Live dangerously!

You would be suitably impressed at the amount of gorse we had to bash through to get there.

Reposted in the correct thread :wings:

[cynna]

And its open according to doc

[Padmei]

RR over on the Devils own website

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609828&page=123

[umopom]

RR over on the Devils own website

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609828&page=123

Nice..................for anyone that wants to do it again or wants a more leisurly 2 day version we are doing it Fri/Sat (9th/10th) this week - prob rainbow on the friday, overnight in Hanmer and then back on the Saturday through Molesworth with the odd detour if we have time. Will post start time and location when it is fixed.
Cheers
JC

[umopom]

Right decision made - meet 10:00 am Friday 9th at Mobil Richmond - Rainbow Friday and back thro Molesworth Sat.
Cheers
JC

[Woodman]

Right decision made - meet 10:00 am Friday 9th at Mobil Richmond - Rainbow Friday and back thro Molesworth Sat.
Cheers
JC

Love to, but alas no.

[CrazyFrog]

Right decision made - meet 10:00 am Friday 9th at Mobil Richmond - Rainbow Friday and back thro Molesworth Sat.
Cheers
JC

Hey JC, I should be a starter for this, but day trip only - Rainbow and return to Nelson. I have to work @ 05:00 Sat morning, buggery damn.

[Padmei]

cheap trailer

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/trailers/single-axle/auction-832134753.htm

[Padmei]

Wow I had to search for this thread. I remember the days it always hovered towards the top.
Anyway I'm quite keen to do the Denniston Mackley trip this Saturday. Would anyone be keen on joining me? I'm a bit apprehensive about the solo river crossings at the start. if not then I'll head across towards Anatori.

[madmartin]

working saturday, wanna do that trip one day though

[NordieBoy]

Coppermine Saturday :(

Any of youse want to take Bacon and show him some sights?

[Muzz67]

Wow I had to search for this thread. I remember the days it always hovered towards the top.
Anyway I'm quite keen to do the Denniston Mackley trip this Saturday. Would anyone be keen on joining me? I'm a bit apprehensive about the solo river crossings at the start. if not then I'll head across towards Anatori.
did it last week solo,, piece of wee's.

[Woodman]

Wow I had to search for this thread. I remember the days it always hovered towards the top.
Anyway I'm quite keen to do the Denniston Mackley trip this Saturday. Would anyone be keen on joining me? I'm a bit apprehensive about the solo river crossings at the start. if not then I'll head across towards Anatori.

Saturday bad. Sunday good.

Like Muzza said, if the river is as low as when I went through, then you won't have an issue, and its the second crossing that is more challenging, but not really.

[RogIrwin]

Saturday bad. Sunday good.

Sunday is good for me too. I haven't been out in a couple of weeks and like to get out for a ride.. Sunday! :niceone:

[Muzz67]

Anyone recommend a plastic welder in Nelson (or Brightwater!)? Busted up the Dommie plastics a bit.......

[Tazz]

Anyone recommend a plastic welder in Nelson (or Brightwater!)? Busted up the Dommie plastics a bit.......

Uh oh. You all good mate? Pics or it never happened :bleh:

[JATZ]

Uh oh. You all good mate? Pics or it never happened :bleh:

What he said....:innocent:


Can you fibreglass them ??

[Muzz67]

3second rule applies to food and bikes, and there's no pics.
It never happened ok.
( I still, however need plastics repaired........)

[Box'a'bits]

There nearly was. I knew I should have added to the holiday snaps...

[Muzz67]

There nearly was. I knew I should have added to the holiday snaps...
Isn't destroying Shrek's reputation enough for you....

[Padmei]

Ok as per the other thread I am heading down tomm morn leaving Casa del crayfish @ 730. If anyone else is interested sing out.

[NordieBoy]

I'll think of you as I laugh and glide my way effortlessly over Coppermine :lol:

[RogIrwin]

Anyone up for a ride on Sunday? Would quite like to go up Mt Altimarloch with detours but open to suggestions.

[Woodman]

Anyone up for a ride on Sunday? Would quite like to go up Mt Altimarloch with detours but open to suggestions.

Sunday no good for me now:bye:

[Muzz67]

Not ideal today! Looks like a waterfall out there....

[Tazz]

Not ideal today! Looks like a waterfall out there....

You heading out anyway? That Owen River rally must be a bit moist.

Was going to have a nose up the Goulter yesterday but the sideways rain sapped the motivation.

[NordieBoy]

Was out at the Enduro up Speargrass Station today. Got a bit rainy...
Hit a solid band of rain on the way back through 88 Valley. Had to lift the visor and slow to 20kph as the road was just a vague grey blur. Lasted for about a km. Not nice.

[RogIrwin]

Wairoa Valley closed for logging but you can still get up to the Ben Nevis car Park.

Inwards Lookout is also closed. They have bulldozed the road that the bottom and build a skid site is it's place.

[RogIrwin]

Takaka Hill might be a bit slippery too....

http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/67467104/Milk-tanker-crash-closes-Takaka-Hill-road

[Tazz]

Takaka Hill might be a bit slippery too....

http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/67467104/Milk-tanker-crash-closes-Takaka-Hill-road

The Milky Bars are on me!

Must have picked up a tourist hitchhiker and let them drive.

[Night Falcon]

The Milky Bars are on me!

Must have picked up a tourist hitchhiker and let them drive.

Gareth Morgan should head down there with his .22 - imagine the stray cats he could pop off :ar15:

[NordieBoy]

Inwards Lookout is also closed. They have bulldozed the road that the bottom and build a skid site is it's place.

Interesting. That's a public easement all the way to the lookout.
As is the Boundary Rd loop up Ben Nevis, but they don't damage the road there.

[pete.]

G'day fellas, I'm thinking of doing the molesworth/rainbow this weekend. Anyone interested in joining me?

[RogIrwin]

Weather looks OK for Saturday morning and should last to get a ride in. I don't think it'll be a good weekend for doing the Molesworth / Rainbow unless you like riding in rain.

Thinking of heading out Saturday morning and heading over the Maungatapu. Also have a couple other places I'd like to explore if anyone else would care to join me?

[NordieBoy]

Of course the forecast is now for light rain all day today and heavier tomorrow...

[RogIrwin]

Of course the forecast is now for light rain all day today and heavier tomorrow...

Got a little wet but nothing too bad. I find that we are often forecast to get more rain than we actually do get.

[puddytat]

Went for a blat to get gas at St.Arnaud this arvo via the Braeburn, Porlka, Howard then turned round & headed back to the Tutaki. Was funny as fuck on the way back because about 1/3 of the way down the Porika, I come across these two young Kraut blokes in a little van:blink:
They'd managed to get their 2 wheels drive van 2/3rds of the way up the Porika before bottoming it out in a knarly bit, then managed to reverse about 200 m before being able to do a 50 point turn...
I pulled up & asked if the needed any help & they said "na" ,then I complemented them on how well they'd done & they laughed so I asked why the bonnet was up & they replied "Oh the van is a little hot":laugh:

Was wet enough to make me realise that my jacket sucks.

[Takataka]

Went for a blat to get gas at St.Arnaud this arvo via the Braeburn, Porlka, Howard then turned round & headed back to the Tutaki. Was funny as fuck on the way back because about 1/3 of the way down the Porika, I come across these two young Kraut blokes in a little van:blink:
They'd managed to get their 2 wheels drive van 2/3rds of the way up the Porika before bottoming it out in a knarly bit, then managed to reverse about 200 m before being able to do a 50 point turn...
I pulled up & asked if the needed any help & they said "na" ,then I complemented them on how well they'd done & they laughed so I asked why the bonnet was up & they replied "Oh the van is a little hot":laugh:

Was wet enough to make me realise that my jacket sucks.

Classic :) I had a sniff up there in our Subaru Outback a couple of years back. Gave up at about the 3rd hairpin. Glad I did cos after riding it a couple of months back I now know that it would have ended badly in a car.

Here's a pic from the ride in January
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0B3kfG4dUwMSpajNmQ0xaSWlxeW8

[Waihou Thumper]

Classic :) I had a sniff up there in our Subaru Outback a couple of years back. Gave up at about the 3rd hairpin. Glad I did cos after riding it a couple of months back I now know that it would have ended badly in a car.

Here's a pic from the ride in January


Only 41kph through there on a Katie....? What were you doing man? Taking cell phone snaps like a tourist? :)

[Takataka]

:laugh: must remember to photoshop speedo next time.

[Waihou Thumper]

:laugh: must remember to photoshop speedo next time.

On ya....:msn-wink:

[Takataka]

There you go. Fixed

[JATZ]

The tides are looking good on the weekend of the 18/19 April. Roughly 3:00 p.m for low tide on Saturday.

Anybody else in favour of heading over to Anatori/Turamawiwi ??
I'll be leaving Mot about 9 a.m. on the Saturday and making my way over to Golden Bay and beyond.
Camping somewhere on the West Coast and returning on Sunday.

[RogIrwin]

Anybody else in favour of heading over to Anatori/Turamawiwi ??.

Yeah, That sounds like fun.
I have memories of drowning an XR200 in Big River when I was much younger. Must remember to bring gumboots :scratch:

[Tazz]

Yeah, That sounds like fun.
I have memories of drowning an XR200 in Big River when I was much younger. Must remember to bring gumboots :scratch:

And some speedos by the sounds. Remember not to wear them till you can see the ocean though :bleh:

[JATZ]

The tides are looking good on the weekend of the 18/19 April. Roughly 3:00 p.m for low tide on Saturday.

Anybody else in favour of heading over to Anatori/Turamawiwi ??
I'll be leaving Mot about 9 a.m. on the Saturday and making my way over to Golden Bay and beyond.
Camping somewhere on the West Coast and returning on Sunday.

I'm not going to make it... :weep:

Damn employers and work and stuff...

[RogIrwin]

Thinking about heading out for a bike ride tomorrow. Haven't decided where yet and are open to suggestions.

Anyone else care to join me?

[RogIrwin]

Went exploring the west bank of the Motueka River valley.... Really good ride and ended up doing about 250km mostly on gravel / dirt track. :2thumbsup

Also saw Nordie on his pedal bike....

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[Muzz67]

Anyone wanna go for an explore tomorrow? Not an expedition,,,,,,,

[NordieBoy]

Working :(

[NordieBoy]

Sat 23rd.
Sherco demo day up Pig Valley.
300 2st, 300 4st.
125 & 300 trials bikes.

12-4pm.
All welcome.

Call Shane (NordieBro) for details 027 486-0183

[Padmei]

Are you saying anyone can rock up & take someone elses bike for a thrash around the mx track - the same one some KLRs & DRs got serious airtime? Do we have to look like we may be intersted in purchasing one to have a ride?

tempting...

[NordieBoy]

Probably not the same track, but same farm(s). Rock on up.
I wanna have a burl on a trials bike.

[NordieBoy]

8:30 and it's still -0.4°C
Going to be dodgy on the bike this morning.

[Padmei]

8:30 and it's still -0.4°C
Going to be dodgy on the bike this morning.

I physically couldn't work this morning - my hands were so cold they wouldn't work properly. Going ot head out for a run soon - with gloves & tights on....

[NordieBoy]

THAT was a chilly open face helmet ride...

[NordieBoy]

I physically couldn't work this morning - my hands were so cold they wouldn't work properly. Going ot head out for a run soon - with gloves & tights on....
I'll make sure I avert my eyes.

[madmartin]

THAT was a chilly open face helmet ride...

get a full face then:crazy:

[NordieBoy]

get a full face then:crazy:
A what?

Oh yeah, I've heard of them.

[madmartin]

A what?

Oh yeah, I've heard of them.

Also has the added bonus of keeping the bugs outta your teeth

Oh and it'll increase your chances of keeping those dashing good looks if you happen to slide up the road on your face

[Muzz67]

Anyone heading anywhere Sunday.
might be a 'full-face' kinda day......

[NordieBoy]

I'm going to be tearing up the grass at Nelson Boys College with 30-40 other like minded idiots :(

Not enough snow around yet for a raid on the Inwood Loookout.

[Willdat?]

http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/392578660.jpg

Back in the world of running bike ownership...

[NordieBoy]

Isn't this a running bike?

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/12/73ac82d515405651ce81c0dd615bb4d9.jpg

That's a classic bike. Get some trials tyres, a flat cap, oilskins and you're set.

[Willdat?]

Isn't this a running bike?


That's a classic bike. Get some trials tyres, a flat cap, oilskins and you're set.

I've got one of those too...trials tyres, now you're talking - I think the dry weight is 69kg...

[Padmei]

crap- adv riders down for a while... guess i'll have to talk to you guys for a while...

So how ya been?

[Box'a'bits]

crap- adv riders down for a while... guess i'll have to talk to you guys for a while...

So how ya been?
Padmei you need to adjust your 'bikes' header.

[JATZ]

:wavey: You guys still riding ?

[Padmei]

Padmei you need to adjust your 'bikes' header.
Good call.


:wavey: You guys still riding ?
Brrrrrrrrrr not me. Been eyeing Schmidt up tho. I'll get around to finish the rewire when I can afford one of those $70 headlites from Mot.
Went out to Mapua (in the wagon) on Saturday. I was impressed with the number of bikes out there riding. Must be some tough nuts around. got rid of the black bus yet jaytz?

[Box'a'bits]

Schmidtty (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/10766486580779924/) is famous...:facepalm:

[JATZ]

Brrrrrrrrrr not me. Been eyeing Schmidt up tho. I'll get around to finish the rewire when I can afford one of those $70 headlites from Mot.
Went out to Mapua (in the wagon) on Saturday. I was impressed with the number of bikes out there riding. Must be some tough nuts around. got rid of the black bus yet jaytz?

Why ? You want to buy it ?

I put it all back together and went for a spin the other w/end. Who knew you could ride alongside the Mapua bypass on a cycle trail ? I turned round when it turned into a grassy paddock :rolleyes: Goes well. I have to wash the mud/clay off it now :brick:

[Padmei]

How could he not be with attitude like that. Kinda like the Mickey Rourke (or Robert Downey junior) of bikes.

How did you come across that? Do you follow that guys pics? I only get to see half a pininterest page before it blanks off & wants me to join - quite annoying really when you only want to check out a pic or two...

[Padmei]

Why ? You want to buy it ?
:

Nah went out & had a looksie at that old red Landrover defender on trademe while we were there. Rust really is a bugger. :(

[Woodman]

Boycott over temporarily.:Police:

I went to Totaranui yesterday. Lovely, but was the slowest trip ever over Takaka hill. Quite icey:cold: Had to let a car go past as he was travelling too close behind me and I didn't really feel like being run over if the bike went down.

May go somewhere tomorrow too.Maybe just a road ride.

[puddytat]

Don't bother with SH 6.....icy as. Big truck crash between Kawatiri & the Gowan, 2 trucks involved...

[NordieBoy]

Going to be fun riding tomorrow. No rain forecast at all.
No, wait, lots of rain forecast...

[Box'a'bits]

How could he not be with attitude like that. Kinda like the Mickey Rourke (or Robert Downey junior) of bikes.
So, you're saying he's got addiction issues?

How did you come across that? Do you follow that guys pics? I only get to see half a pininterest page before it blanks off & wants me to join - quite annoying really when you only want to check out a pic or two...
Was doing a Google image search (for Airhead Dirt Bikes) which took me across to Pinterest. Found Schmiddy at the top of this guys pinned images.

I've joined via Farcebook, just to poke around.

[Woodman]

Don't bother with SH 6.....icy as. Big truck crash between Kawatiri & the Gowan, 2 trucks involved...

Cheers, Was going to keep out of shady areas so wouldn't have gone into the gorge anyway.



Going to be fun riding tomorrow. No rain forecast at all.
No, wait, lots of rain forecast...

Oh really... Maybe I will spend time in the shed attempting to get the Benelli road legal, so it can be ridden further than just the odd hoon around the streets of Richmond. Its good to have an old bike in the shed to work on when your main bike is so gosh darn reliable.

[Takataka]

Anyone had a look at the Glenroy Road? It goes off Matakitaki Rd and heads south down the Glenroy river. Looks pretty interesting..

[RogIrwin]

Anyone had a look at the Glenroy Road? It goes off Matakitaki Rd and heads south down the Glenroy river. Looks pretty interesting..

You're right. It does.

http://www.mtbtrailstrust.org.nz/Glenroy-Valley
http://www.doc.govt.nz/Documents/parks-and-recreation/activity-finder/mtn-biking/nlnp-mtnbike-trails-teetotal-mt-robert-etc.pdf

[puddytat]

Ive only been up so far....didn't get up as far as Thurlows. Who can be a bit tricky to deal with....
I don't know what they'd be like towards bikers. I could ring them....to see if its O.K & wether a key is required.
When were you thinking?
I'd be keen to come for a looksey :yes:

There is also the Downies Hut option which can be accessed from the Tutaki Valley South rd. Ive been there on Horse but that might be a more summery trip as the track is nonexistant in places & the river crossings could be tricky.
The manager of Mt Ella is happy for folk to head thru the property & its a choice wee hut (Downies)
A good loop would be to join the dots between Glenroy & Downies....would be worthwhile to talk with the relevant landowners at the Nardoo, Matakitaki Stn & Mt Ella,....

[Takataka]

The http://wams.org.nz/ website shows public access along the river all the way so access shouldn't be a problem. The 4wd track is marked on the map to Branch Creek.
Not sure of when to do a mission. When it warms up a bit maybe?

[puddytat]

Yeah ideally when its a bit warmer....the rivers are pretty low at the mo though....August is usually pretty settled round here, but come September it might not stop 'till Dec.
I will give the Thurlows a bell as the locals can be pretty protective of their patch, mainly because of hunters.That's usually why they lock a gate. Its one thing to chuck your MTB over one , another thing to chuck the KTM over.:blip:

[puddytat]

I'll talk to a mate who'll have an idea of how far up we maybe able to get...

[RogIrwin]

Yeah ideally when its a bit warmer....the rivers are pretty low at the mo though....August is usually pretty settled round here, but come September it might not stop 'till Dec.:

I'd be up for a look as well. A fine weekend in late August sounds good. :niceone:

[Takataka]

I'll talk to a mate who'll have an idea of how far up we maybe able to get...

Sweet. Late August could be a go :niceone:

[puddytat]

Cool....I'll get on to it then.:rockon:

[NordieBoy]

What do you think?
It has an appealing rawness.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/924020958

[madmartin]

new trials course at your place?

[Padmei]

Yes they have been selling sculprtures like that for a while now. Must be good advertising.

[madmartin]

Yes they have been selling sculprtures like that for a while now. Must be good advertising.

seriously? people buy that shit?

[Night Falcon]

Looks a bit like Mt Cook only without the snow.

[Tazz]

seriously? people buy that shit?
My mate melted 40 bucks worth of crayons into the shape of a rainbow onto a 30 buck canvas then sold it for 6-700. Unreal.

[RogIrwin]

My mate melted 40 bucks worth of crayons into the shape of a rainbow onto a 30 buck canvas then sold it for 6-700. Unreal.

I'm sure that someone even brought this. :tugger:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVC4EXfPvZo

[Tazz]

I'm sure that someone even brought this. :tugger:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVC4EXfPvZo

They probably use it while looking at themselves in the mirror laying on their concrete turd sculpture. Think it was someone he built a house for that bought it.

He also used to/still does also carve left over Oamaru Stone blocks (builder) and flick them on, but somewhat ironically never gets a huge amount for them by comparison. Some of them are kind of shit though, might be why :laugh:


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[NordieBoy]

At Brigands in Takakaka having pork ribs.

What else to do over here?

Or is that it?

[Padmei]

Go for a paddle.
Go for a walk (yes that's right no wheels involved) up to Rawhiti Cave - very cool.
Do a shed raid on Des' shed

I might be over on Monday for some work.

[NordieBoy]

Just been part Des'z shed. Too wet to stop and nick anything.

[NordieBoy]

We're staying in a place designed by the architect who is designing our new digs to get a feel for his style.

[puddytat]

Is he the beemer riding one who's in URIP at the mo....with the beemer riding pirate.?

[JATZ]

Is he the beemer riding one who's in URIP at the mo....with the beemer riding pirate.?
Naah.... He's an old fellah(about 140yrs old) who rode a panther (the bike) from Beijing to Arnhem. He made a movie about it.
I have it here if'n you want to watch it, or google Des Molloy, the last hurrah.

My takakakaka hill has a bit of grit on it :gob:

[Padmei]

Just got back from working over Golden bay (golden bay kayaks) & frick me it wasn't very golden with horizontal rain.

Followed a guy last nite riding thru the backblocks & couldn't decide whether he was on a bike or moto as his body position was bike like but was fanging too fast round the corners. After about 5 mins I finally caught up to him & he had one of those 50cc (or maybe more) motrs on his bike. I passed him & he was tapped out at about 75 on the flat:gob:! he was well ahead of me on the twisty downhills & didn't slow down for corners or intersections.
Looked like good fun.

[Muzz67]

or anywhere else that sounds remotely interesting......

[RogIrwin]

or anywhere else that sounds remotely interesting......

Maybe.. I got out on the bike today. Getting another leave pass tomorrow might cause a bit of friction... :bash:

[Woodman]

or anywhere else that sounds remotely interesting......

What hill? what time? I am keen for anything really.

Post up a time and place and I will see ya there.

chur

[Muzz67]

but Mrs doesn't know about it so I figure the slates clean!

[Muzz67]

What hill? what time? I am keen for anything really.

Post up a time and place and I will see ya there.

chur

Sorry, missed your post!
Went to Pohara-- Yes, there are pics. No, they're not worth posting.
Keen on an explore somewhere tomoro.

[Woodman]

Sorry, missed your post!
Went to Pohara-- Yes, there are pics. No, they're not worth posting.
Keen on an explore somewhere tomoro.


No worries, the Nelson rideouts ride organising is a bit hit and miss:wacko:

Working tomorrow:yawn:

[Muzz67]

Anyone up for some midweek helmet-time?
Work is officially a swearword for tomorrow (at least, meybe longer), or at least till the weekend.

[JATZ]

Following on from another thread...
I'm going to head to the West coast to have a bit of a look around some of the tracks and roads behind Greymouthish, maybe Napoleons hill if I can get access At this stage it'll be the last weekend of Nov, that's the 28th & 29th.I'll leave Mot after brecky on Sat morning, camping at Nelson creek on the saturday night, returning home on the Sunday.
Any and all welcome to come along.

[puddytat]

Im in.......

[JATZ]

Oops ...might have to move this forward by a week, that's the 21st/22nd. The weekend it rains. Sounds like I need to be in Aucktown on the original date. Hope that doesn't upset your plans pussycat

Sent from my ZTE R83

[puddytat]

I can adapt....it should be o.k.

if its raining I'll be bailing though...

[Woodman]

Hmmm, this new date may, just may now work............

[Underground]

New date works for me too, doing a hangi on the other weekend so now I'm confused as to which weekend I want the rain.

[Muzz67]

https://i.gyazo.com/1d896a67edc84079c3306eec5112cade.png


Been workin on it for a while.
needs a bit of sorting out water and waste on-site,,
thens its back to ridding the world of fossil fuel one tankful at a time!!

[Padmei]

We'll be into the bach in a box thing when the kids leave. I find it amusing how many huge houses I work in with a couple rattling around in them.

[Woodman]

We'll be into the bach in a box thing when the kids leave. I find it amusing how many huge houses I work in with a couple rattling around in them.

Yeah but its friggen hard finding or building a small house around here.

[NordieBoy]

Yeah but its friggen hard finding or building a small house around here.
The covenant on our section has a max height of 5.7m, but no minimum house size.
The Emporium is going to be a standard 6*6 + 3*6 workshop and the house is going to be 2 bedroom.

There'll possibly be a Tiny House somewhere for guests...

[Padmei]

Yeah but its friggen hard finding or building a small house around here.

Over this side of town (the North Shore) it's the price of the sections that make it unfinancially reasonable to plonk a tiny house on. Out the wild west it may be a different story. They need to opne up a few more areas of land with the idea of having smaller house communities with communal playing areas & gardens etc.

In the last month I have wired up a large gypsy caravan thing & a semi tiny house up the Brook. Just don't talk to me about bloody 'eco' houses.

Talking to an older couple that just spent 2 years travelling in a camper bus in Aussie. They have a lovely old 2 story place here but when they came back they would use the kitchen then go back to their biggish bedroom & sitting area as they got used to the smaller area of the bus & having all the extra rooms seemed so superfluous.

[Padmei]

The covenant on our section has a max height of 5.7m, but no minimum house size.
The Emporium is going to be a standard 6*6 + 3*6 workshop and the house is going to be 2 bedroom.

There'll possibly be a Tiny House somewhere for guests...

Where's the section?

[NordieBoy]

Off the top of Totara View up 88 Valley.
Can look down the valley and see the old farm house next door to us here.

[Padmei]

Nice. Country bumpkin now aye?

[NordieBoy]

Posh houses all around. Poms, Canuks, Kiwis, more Poms...
The neighbors are putting in a swimming pool.

Our house is going to give the developers kittens :)
Not to mention the composting loo and permaculture forest :D

[Woodman]

Just what Nelson needs, another hippie..

[NordieBoy]

Anyone go down to the NutBuster?

I spied a TT250/350 in one of the photos.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/14/8abc720a24428e2ddf8e6069832be787.jpg

Looks like NordieBro got 12th in Gold class on a 1990's RM125.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/14/150418b33c2b15f8f0e4a9707f9838f8.jpg

Over 5hrs of racing!

[RMOTO]

Following on from another thread...
I'm going to head to the West coast to have a bit of a look around some of the tracks and roads behind Greymouthish, maybe Napoleons hill if I can get access At this stage it'll be...


...might have to move this forward by a week, that's the 21st/22nd.

You still on for this ride James? I am heading from Karamea through the Mackley tomorrow morning (river levels permitting re current rain), no set plans for Sat/Sun, just making my way to Chch by Sunday night. I'm presuming Napoleons Hill will be out as they don't normally let people through when river levels are high, but plenty of other riding options in the area. Keen to catch up along the way and likely camp up at Nelson Creek too if that is still your plan.

[puddytat]

Seemingly to be happening....they're meeting in Wakefield @ 8:30, so I figure around 10 ish in Murch....11 ish Inagahua....
Reefton for lunch?
Dunno about the river levels, but we havnt had much rain here & seeing as its been dry as around here , I think stuff'll be running off pretty quickly....

[RMOTO]

Seemingly to be happening....they're meeting in Wakefield @ 8:30, so I figure around 10 ish in Murch....11 ish Inagahua....
Reefton for lunch?
Dunno about the river levels, but we havnt had much rain here & seeing as its been dry as around here , I think stuff'll be running off pretty quickly....

Cheers for that mate. As for the rain, a front pushing up the Coast supposedly dropping up to 100mm has already turned the low clear rivers on this side of Kahurangi into high, brown, angry rivers... it's now heading over your way =)

Should pass and settle for a good day of riding tomorrow and Sunday though

[JATZ]

There'll possibly be a Tinny House somewhere for guests...

You have to remember to hang some shoes from the power lines too :doobey:


You still on for this ride James? I am heading from Karamea through the Mackley tomorrow morning (river levels permitting re current rain), no set plans for Sat/Sun, just making my way to Chch by Sunday night. I'm presuming Napoleons Hill will be out as they don't normally let people through when river levels are high, but plenty of other riding options in the area. Keen to catch up along the way and likely camp up at Nelson Creek too if that is still your plan.


Seemingly to be happening....they're meeting in Wakefield @ 8:30, so I figure around 10 ish in Murch....11 ish Inagahua....
Reefton for lunch?
Dunno about the river levels, but we havnt had much rain here & seeing as its been dry as around here , I think stuff'll be running off pretty quickly....

Sorry for being a bit slack, but I haven't really been near a p.c. for a bit, and I don't really like posting from my phone.
Yeah Josh, still all go despite the dodgy forecast. Everything has been planned with the military precision of Dads Army :D Be good to catch up (and have someone who knows where they're going :shutup: Like the Cat guy said, we should be in Inangahua around 11ish and Reefton a bit after.
See ya in Murch Puddytat around 10 :2thumbsup

[puddytat]

Rodger....

[RMOTO]

Like the Cat guy said, we should be in Inangahua around 11ish and Reefton a bit after.

Nice one, see you around 11ish at Inangahua :niceone:

[JATZ]

FAAAARK..... That was a good day :D

[NordieBoy]

FAAAARK..... That was a good day :D

I was stuck inside doing house designey stuff :(

[JATZ]

I was stuck inside doing house designey stuff :(
You would've loved it Nordie, there was gorse and locked gates and the prunning saw came out a couple of times. :D
It was just like a NADS ride of old

[RMOTO]

You would've loved it Nordie, there was gorse and locked gates and the prunning saw came out a couple of times. :D
It was just like a NADS ride of old

It even incorporated some bike yoga :)

http://www.remotemoto.com/photos/1407/karamea-to-christchurch-through-tunnels-96880.jpg (http://www.remotemoto.com/articles/karamea-to-christchurch-through-tunnels/)

[Muzz67]

headin out through Dovedale, Sunday Creek, Tadmor, etc around lunchtime if anyone interested. Muzz.

[Muzz67]

left BGW in convoy with Rog, did Dovedale, Sunday Creek, Tadmor, Courthouse Flat, Sherry/Slippery, McIntire rd.
Learned a lesson on headin home,,

When you hit reserve, and then go past a servo thinkin 'Nah, nearly home', whats left in the tank may be less than expected.
Least it was only a couple of k.......

anyway, what about another ride on Monday??
Meybe Clint will give a guided tour of Murch area?

[puddytat]

Well the timing would be great as Ive got two weeks off at the mo....:niceone:
But.....that's because I've got a herniated disk in my back & are on compo.:(
Went out for a wee ride yesterday evening, to see if I could....& man did I pay for that at 3am today.:baby:
And it wasn't a work related injury....its a compression injury from 3 months back, whilst doing a "getting over logs" exercise that went wrong, getting smacked up the arse with the bikes seat & fired over the bars...:facepalm:

[Muzz67]

Take the time to get that right pal,, dont overdo it.

[Night Falcon]

Well the timing would be great as Ive got two weeks off at the mo....:niceone:
But.....that's because I've got a herniated disk in my back & are on compo.:(
Went out for a wee ride yesterday evening, to see if I could....& man did I pay for that at 3am today.:baby:
And it wasn't a work related injury....its a compression injury from 3 months back, whilst doing a "getting over logs" exercise that went wrong, getting smacked up the arse with the bikes seat & fired over the bars...:facepalm:

I learnt to only hop over small logs on the 530 (sub 530mm dia <_< ) I leave anything bigger to the trials bike.

Hope that back comes right real soon PT

[Tazz]

I'm sure you could sort something out for the meantime mate :D


http://cl.jroo.me/z3/6/y/g/d/a.aaa.jpg

[puddytat]

Cheers Fellas....yeah I got all enthused watching the Aussie geezer B1 doin' his thing on ADR....& a bit to cocky.
Tried to get over a pile of logs about 6hundred. Didn't!
I do have a TLR250 which I got not long before the XR buI had an off on that & it doesn't want to play anymore seemingly...then with the new toy its been neglected.
Hmmmmm motorise the Lazyboy:shifty:

[kiwibul]

Cheers Fellas....yeah I got all enthused watching the Aussie geezer B1 doin' his thing on ADR....& a bit to cocky.
Tried to get over a pile of logs about 6hundred. Didn't!
I do have a TLR250 which I got not long before the XR buI had an off on that & it doesn't want to play anymore seemingly...then with the new toy its been neglected.
Hmmmmm motorise the Lazyboy:shifty:

I would give that Lazyboy a bit more ground clearance, knowing some of the places you will try to take it.....:facepalm:

[puddytat]

Rip all the plastics off the TRX450 & tie it on with baler twine:eek::shit:

[Muzz67]

thinkin Rocky creek sorta direction?

[RogIrwin]

thinkin Rocky creek sorta direction?
Yeah... I could be into that.

[NordieBoy]

I'll be over Tui way. In a tent :(

[Muzz67]

Yeah... I could be into that.
Been told there's family stuff in morn, should be off the hook by 11.

I'll be over Tui way. In a tent

We'll be at 1688 Tad/Glen rd on Sun/Mon if you need a shower or cuppa.
Muzz.

[Muzz67]

Looking to explore Reefton area early next week,, Monday to Wednesday. Prob stay at accessible huts,, meybe Montgomerie Hut up the Waitahu, then poss Jims Flat hut.
Happy to wing it solo, company would be better!
Muzz 0211320763, 03-5419321

[Muzz67]

Anyone interested in poking around the Clarence Friday/Saturday? Prob leave Thurs,, hopefully stay in the huts.
looks a bit rainy Sunday. Muzz.

[NordieBoy]

Hello, is that roadside rescue?

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160328/80949cb0a74cd33430120b249f835562.jpg

I think it is...
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160328/366dbbf66feecb9ba989c8208b996201.jpg

Yep...
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160328/a68aac6539d123c0906923026baee851.jpg

[JATZ]

:facepalm:
Glad it wasn't in the molesworth.
Thanks for the lift Woodman the moral support Nordie and the offer Padders :clap:
I parked it in the lockup in disgust, might have a look tomorrow when I get home

[Muzz67]

having an icecream at Tap?

[JATZ]

having an icecream at Tap?
I stopped there briefly for a durrie on Sunday ....

[Padmei]

I'm finding the easiest way to minimise breakdowns is to keep the bike safely in the shed.
Hope everything is OK with it. Didn't you get a new alternator or piece of charging apparatus when you got it?

[NordieBoy]

I hear nasty rumors you bought a new shed out Cable Bay way...

[Padmei]

I hear nasty rumors you bought a new shed out Cable Bay way...

And grass, lots & lots of grass.

[NordieBoy]

We bought dirt, grass, gorse, swamp and a blackberry.

Mmm, gorse...

[JATZ]

And grass, lots & lots of grass.
Have you joined up here yet ??
http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/tractor

:bleh:

[Muzz67]

Friday or Saturday anyone?

[JATZ]

Friday or Saturday anyone?
Not Friday, maybe Sat, not Penzance though, I've done that on a little bike and wouldn't do it on the 800.

perhaps I need another little bike :scratch:

[RogIrwin]

Not Friday, maybe Sat, not Penzance though, I've done that on a little bike and wouldn't do it on the 800.

perhaps I need another little bike :scratch:

Weather isn't looking the best on Saturday. What about Monday (Anzac day)?

[Muzz67]

Ok,, here's the current plan (subject to change) ie not fixed, probably better described as 'fluid'.
Saturday may be poo weather, so,
it's gonna happen tomorrow, Friday.
Meet at BP Haven Road 9am, to fill tanks,bellies, empty bladders etc.
From there the plan is to wing it.
Thats it.
Put your hand up if interested or got a better idea!
Muzz.

[JATZ]

Ok,, here's the current plan (subject to change) ie not fixed, probably better described as 'fluid'.
Saturday may be poo weather, so,
it's gonna happen tomorrow, Friday.
Meet at BP Haven Road 9am, to fill tanks,bellies, empty bladders etc.
From there the plan is to wing it.
Thats it.
Put your hand up if interested or got a better idea!
Muzz.
I like the way you roll :D
Sadly Im stuck at the office tomorrow :( and Monday, and it looks like my dance card us full for Sat too.

[Muzz67]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/80039320/nelsons-new-zealand-classic-motorcycle-museum-to-move-to-invercargill

[Muzz67]

Might head up Wairoa gorge to kill an hour or two.......

[NordieBoy]

Rivers may be running quite high.

[umopom]

Bout time this thread was back on front page - anyone out there?????! Planning a trip up Beeby's Knob sometime soon - any takers?

[JATZ]

Bout time this thread was back on front page - anyone out there?????! Planning a trip up Beeby's Knob sometime soon - any takers?

Sure. If it fits with my schedule

[Woodman]

Bout time this thread was back on front page - anyone out there?????! Planning a trip up Beeby's Knob sometime soon - any takers?

Wheres beebys knob? Who cares I'm in.

[umopom]

You are still out there!! - good to hear from you both. I have managed to book the key for Sunday 26th February and will make it part of a bigger day - might even pop down to Hanmer for lunch? Will prob try to get away from Richmond about 8. Beeby's Knob is the hill behind Tophouse.
See you then
JC

[JATZ]

:gob: That's plenty of notice. I'll clear my calendar for that day then. Never been up Beebys knob before so keen as a bean for this

[Woodman]

Yup, should be fine.

[RogIrwin]

You are still out there!! - good to hear from you both. I have managed to book the key for Sunday 26th February and will make it part of a bigger day - might even pop down to Hanmer for lunch? Will prob try to get away from Richmond about 8. Beeby's Knob is the hill behind Tophouse.
See you then
JC

Yeah, I would also into that. I have looked at Beeby's Knob on the map and wondered if you could get up there. The road looked to go quite a way from memory.

[puddytat]

Yeah, I'd be up for it...

[Muzz67]

Anyone know if there is a link through from Teetotal/Station Creek Rd/to the Rainey River Rd?

[JATZ]

Looks like there is Muzz, according to google maps anyway. So it must be true.
Suggest you take a saw though, after these winds there may be a branch or two down

[Muzz67]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/oldthumpers/
On this weekend,, classic Trial on Saturday, MX on Sunday.
Prob head over the hill for a nosy on Sunday.

[kiwibul]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/oldthumpers/
On this weekend,, classic Trial on Saturday, MX on Sunday.
Prob head over the hill for a nosy on Sunday.

I'm heading over on Saturday, taking the bully and the suzuki hope we catch up on Sunday, you can take my suzuki for a few laps if you like, i know its not a honda but sometimes we just have to put up with what ever we can ride at the time......

[pete-blen]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/oldthumpers/
On this weekend,, classic Trial on Saturday, MX on Sunday.
Prob head over the hill for a nosy on Sunday.


Thats something I have been toying with the idea of going to
for a few years now....
The 77 Montesa Cota 348 for the trial &
79 Montesa 125 H6 Enduro for the MX..
but it's a long haul from CHCH... ain't really got the
$ to toss away at the moment...

[NordieBoy]

I won't be there, but my old bike might.

[umopom]

Ok - Sunday 26th meet at NPD Richmond (was Mobil) at 8am - then St Arnaud, get the key for Beeby Knob - up and down - take key back - then Rainbow (and possibly Mallings pass) to Hanmer. Some will camp there the night before doing the Molesworth on the Monday. Others will head back up the Rainbow and home on Sunday - take your pick.

[JATZ]

See you at NPD then...

[Woodman]

See yas there......

Not camping. Should but not.

[Muzz67]

pretty sure i got enough for a day out Sunday.

[Tazz]

Anyone know if there is a link through from Teetotal/Station Creek Rd/to the Rainey River Rd?

Did you find one?

[Muzz67]

Did you find one?
Google Earth almost shows a link,, whether it's actually there, or legal, is another question.
May need to go exploring one day......

[Tazz]

Google Earth almost shows a link,, whether it's actually there, or legal, is another question.
May need to go exploring one day......

I was just there the night before last, but only made it as far as the camping/parking spot =(

[Muzz67]

Ok - Sunday 26th meet at NPD Richmond (was Mobil) at 8am - then St Arnaud, get the key for Beeby Knob - up and down - take key back - then Rainbow (and possibly Mallings pass) to Hanmer. Some will camp there the night before doing the Molesworth on the Monday. Others will head back up the Rainbow and home on Sunday - take your pick.
Will see ya'll there! Muzz.

[NordieBoy]

Looks like NordieBro got 103rd out of 110 at the NutBuster Enduro!
How would the poor sod who got 110th feel to be beaten by someone riding an old twin shocker, drum braked XR250...
21st in Gold Class too...
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171124/597f7cc5cad51ff4dd8ec60ffecb5052.jpg

[eldog]

Looks like NordieBro got 103rd out of 110 at the NutBuster Enduro!
How would the poor sod who got 110th feel to be beaten by someone riding an old twin shocker, drum braked XR250...
21st in Gold Class too...


participation:first:
extending your ability:second:

beating your personal best:third:

[NordieBoy]

participation:first:
extending your ability:second:

beating your personal best:third:NordieBro took out the South Island Enduro series on a 90's RM125 this year, so he decided to challenge himself a bit and do it on my old '79 XR250 next time around :)

The poor sod who got 110th is our very own TrialsRider :)
I'm going to enjoy reminding him of this every chance I get...

[eldog]

NordieBro took out the South Island Enduro series on a 90's RM125 this year, so he decided to challenge himself a bit and do it on my old '79 XR250 next time around :)

The poor sod who got 110th is our very own TrialsRider :)
I'm going to enjoy reminding him of this every chance I get...

:woohoo::Punk:

Well not every time, coming last the only way is up or not at all.

i should know.:whocares:
i look and wonder about what it’s like to do these events, but no time.
just enough to ponder.

[Night Falcon]

Thread dredge.

Nobody's been in here for a while but if ya passin through I hope you, your friends, families, neighbours, community are safe and well. Have been sent some pics of the devastation....what a nightmare. It dosen't count for much but our prayers and thoughts are with you.

[NordieBoy]

It's dodgy, but everyone is coping.
Well, NordieBro wasn't allowed to go up Pigeon Valley and get his 4WD from his bro-in-law's place. Almost everyone is coping...

[Willdat?]

Where'd everyone go?! Just bought a 2018 WR250R, still have no riding ability, but would love to tag along if there are any post covid ride outs planned....

[NordieBoy]

Where'd everyone go?! Just bought a 2018 WR250R, still have no riding ability, but would love to tag along if there are any post covid ride outs planned....Does it still go?

[Willdat?]

Does it still go?

Great question, it's in Renwick so I haven't got it in my actual possession yet, but it only has 381km on the clock so the chances are pretty good!

[RogIrwin]

Where'd everyone go?! Just bought a 2018 WR250R, still have no riding ability, but would love to tag along if there are any post covid ride outs planned....

Enthusiasm is more important than ability :-)

Still a few of us around and itching to get out for a ride once lockdown ends.

https://advrider.com/f/threads/nelson-rideouts.371330/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TopOfTheSouthAdvRiders/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NewZealandAdventureRiders/

[Willdat?]

Enthusiasm is more important than ability :-)

Still a few of us around and itching to get out for a ride once lockdown ends.

https://advrider.com/f/threads/nelson-rideouts.371330/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TopOfTheSouthAdvRiders/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NewZealandAdventureRiders/

https://youtu.be/x3t5JAtN35o?t=100 This was me 11 years ago - Thanks Fran for capturing this!

[NordieBoy]

https://youtu.be/x3t5JAtN35o?t=100 This was me 11 years ago - Thanks Fran for capturing this!

That was about as good as that bike ever went :)

[Willdat?]

That was about as good as that bike ever went :)
That's true, was all downhill from there (more or less). I guess you captured its final dance...