Nelson Rideouts - Where next? [Archive] - Page 4

JATZ

26th February 2009, 20:34

Just a little something from wednesday's ride (plus one extra clip from old coach last month:Punk:)

http://s304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/topo-t-south/?action=view&current=wedride.flv

Thanks all for a great ride.

Faaaaark you must have been mooving, lost ya completely coming back over Dove hill.

topo

26th February 2009, 20:38

Yeah was'nt mucking around:innocent:, i never saw any lights behind me so thought you'd stuck to the black-top.

MyGSXF

26th February 2009, 20:53

Just a little something from wednesday's ride

Woohoo!! awesome vid!!! :2thumbsup

NordieBoy

26th February 2009, 20:55

Padmei being unfaithful...
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MyGSXF

26th February 2009, 21:48

10!! :2thumbsup 10 hours to go... ahh ahh aaahhhhhh :devil2:

:shifty:

are we there yet...?!! :doobey:

NordieBoy

26th February 2009, 22:08

Last nights ride...

Padmei

27th February 2009, 06:55

wahoo good work :banana:

Woodman

27th February 2009, 19:58

Well myself, mygsxf and crazyfrog went for a nice relaxed cruise today, it was good to meet some kbers in person.

Jen had Warewolfs KTM and he will be lucky if he gets it back. We went over Dovedale hill and Sunday creek where there was a pine blocking the road, but we found a way round, we also found some fish n chips laid out on the road by the tree.
Crazyfrog GPS,d us around some forestry roads which was fun and even a grass track. (bloody slippery grass:angry::angry:) Nothing some new bits, a crow bar and some physio won't fix.:Oops:

Then went most the way up dryweather road where Jen went onto reserve so her and me turned back to tap for gas and coffee, and Crazyfrog went right through and roaded back to work.

Went back over Dovedale hill and home. Great fun.
BTW there are no crash pics as I was the only one to crash x 3 and the only one with a camera. Gotta learn to stay upright.
MMMMM Fish n chips
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww97/innathyzit/DSC00295.jpg
Tree over Sunday creek
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww97/innathyzit/DSC00296.jpg
Broken and bent radiator and fan
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww97/innathyzit/DSC00298.jpg
Jens new bike
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww97/innathyzit/DSC00300.jpg

Padmei

27th February 2009, 20:55

Went to the crustys tonite - awesome display of bike skills, talk about weighting pegs...

Caught up with Thommo77 & had a natter, he said he had to go for a leak & the next thing I see is a KLX doing massive whips & cross over superfreak backpedaling backflips.

Man and to think that only the other night he was riding with us...:headbang:

JATZ

27th February 2009, 21:09

thommo77

27th February 2009, 23:05

CrazyFrog

28th February 2009, 07:53

Hahaha! Padmei - if I had the gonads to try half of what those guys do, I'm damn sure I wouldnt have any left afterwards...!:no:
Yep-sure was an impressive show.
How come all KTM jockeys are show ponies???:2thumbsup

Because they've got the skills to pull it off! And it looks good for the sponsors.
Andrea (GF) watched them practice yesterday and said "Hey, those guys are quite talented, why can't you ride like that"......smart arse.
I replied " cos I like my bones intact":bleh:

Padmei

28th February 2009, 07:59

Because they've got the skills to pull it off! And it looks good for the sponsors.
Andrea (GF) watched them practice yesterday and said "Hey, those guys are quite talented, why can't you ride like that"......smart arse.
I replied " cos I like my bones intact":bleh:

they made it look so easy that's the problem. Still if you're doing it everyday.....

more chance of breaking bones:crazy:

Woodman

28th February 2009, 08:04

Do I see a backflip competition looming?????

Padmei

28th February 2009, 08:25

I'll have a go if you go first:2guns:

Now gotta fill up with some of those energy drinks- cos if you drink them you become very cool :Punk:

Woodman

28th February 2009, 08:30

I'll have a go if you go first:2guns:

Now gotta fill up with some of those energy drinks- cos if you drink them you become very cool :Punk:

Only if i can use your bike.

NordieBoy

28th February 2009, 18:18

1 more from Big River...

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Woodman

28th February 2009, 19:05

A good reason for electric start

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Ms Topo

1st March 2009, 08:47

MyGSXF

1st March 2009, 09:41

A good reason for electric start

:lol: & bugger me.. the starter button worked a few times along the day as well.. :doh: Hey Colin.. I think I musta fixed it for ya... :banana:

Padmei

1st March 2009, 14:00

Watching that guy do the double back flip was pretty awesome!!They are very talented if not nuts!:devil2:

Yeah I guess it must have been hard to do but I really like the whips (snigger snigger cue dominatrix jokes) Can they do full horizontal 360s yet - that would be cool.

warewolf

1st March 2009, 15:27

Can they do full horizontal 360s yet - that would be cool.Yep, see Travis-Pastrana.com FMX Tricks (http://www.r199.com/tricks/index.html).

warewolf

1st March 2009, 15:56

A good reason for electric startLights off helps. Plus the air filter is probably (over) due for a clean now given the :scooter: Jen's been doing. :Punk: Gets noticeably harder to start with a dirty filter. (It's got a tiny filter to make room for the electric leg - so with that broken it's the worst of both worlds :shutup:)

MyGSXF

1st March 2009, 16:43

Lights off helps

:doh: remembered most other times!! :laugh:

This is nice!! :Punk:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=203309555

warewolf

1st March 2009, 17:49

Blimey that thing looks surprisingly similar to a Honda NX650 Dominator of the same era! Front guard, front fairing, rad guards bolted to tin tank, the instruments, the square-ish sidecovers at the exhausts, the bash plate...

Belongs in Dual-purpose not Tourers though.

JATZ

1st March 2009, 18:13

thommo77

2nd March 2009, 12:54

Laid Back
WhenSun, March 15, 8am – 3pm
WhereA Martin’s, Kikiwa (just past Kikiwa substation) signposted from St Arnaud turnoff SH6 just past Belgrove Pub (map)
DescriptionOrganiser – Brent Horner Sign in 8am-9.30am Track opens 10am -3pm (weather dependant) main loop suitable for all abilities with A grade sections for more experienced riders. Cost $25 members $30 non members and $50 for family (2 adults and 3 kids) (costs to be confirmed) All riders under age of 16 to be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Helmets/ boots (no sneakers)/ long sleeve tops and pants must be worn. No dogs

NordieBoy

2nd March 2009, 16:13

Laid Back

Should be suitable for the 650's :clap:

JATZ

2nd March 2009, 20:31

Should be suitable for the 650's :clap:

:doh: thats me out then, I'll just watch you lot and mrs Jatz

Padmei

2nd March 2009, 20:34

Come on Jatz I want to see that behemoth get some air. Hopefully I'm in - trying to book it in now.:wari:

Woodman

2nd March 2009, 20:36

:doh: thats me out then, I'll just watch you lot and mrs Jatz

Who is actually going??

Anyone done a laid back b4 on a adv bike??
I dunno much about the laidbacks or the tracks etc, but didn't think they were suitable etc etc.
Bloody keen to have a go though.

topo

2nd March 2009, 20:41

We're in:yes:

Might even put the small tank on and "give it a bit" (if i'm allowed).

Padmei

2nd March 2009, 20:41

JATZ

2nd March 2009, 20:44

Who is actually going??

Anyone done a laid back b4 on a adv bike??
I dunno much about the laidbacks or the tracks etc, but didn't think they were suitable etc etc.
Bloody keen to have a go though.

I've heard a bit about them but never been anywhere near one, p'raps thats a good thing

Come on Jatz I want to see that behemoth get some air.: wari:

HMMMMMM, should I.............Nah............. but maybe just a little..............Nah................Ah hell why not:banana:

JATZ

2nd March 2009, 20:49

We're in:yes:

Might even put the small tank on and "give it a bit" (if i'm allowed).

Is that WE as in both of you or WE as in Topo and the katieM ?

Underground

2nd March 2009, 20:50

What could be that hard about something called a laid back ?
Having said that ,they had one on a farm out here a few years ago and it was wet steep and slippery ,so I guess it depends on the weather

Padmei

2nd March 2009, 20:54

Is that WE as in both of you or WE as in Topo and the katieM ?

oooh thats gotta hurt... Mrs Topo:girlfight: feel free to participate

topo

2nd March 2009, 20:57

Thats the "ROYAL WE" it includes all possible combination of WE outcomes:scratch:

MyGSXF

2nd March 2009, 20:58

Belongs in Dual-purpose not Tourers though.

:doh:

Laid Back WhenSun, March 15, 8am – 3pm

uumm.. What is a laid back...? :stupid:

With a bit of luck we might be able to get the whole nelson adv riders there. mygsxer get yourself a lil bike

hhmm.. :wait: I wonder if someone would notice if the mighty KTM didn't come home for another couple of weeks... :whistle:

:shifty:

Woodman

2nd March 2009, 21:02

Cool then I'm in.

Starting mantra now:

Must stayupright, must stay upright, must stay upright.................

Padmei

2nd March 2009, 21:08

Cool then I'm in.

Starting mantra now:

Must stayuptight, must stay uptight, must stay uptight.................

:shifty:

fuckentencharacters

JATZ

2nd March 2009, 21:10

With a bit of luck we might be able to get the whole nelson adv riders there.

mygsxer get yourself a lil bike

We may have to form a club. We could call ourselves something like Nelson adventure dual sporters

NADS

:laugh:
I've got a great idea for the stickers too

:doh:
hhmm.. :wait: I wonder if someone would notice if the mighty KTM didn't come home for another couple of weeks... :whistle:

:shifty:

Naaaah, he''ll never know

Cool then I'm in.

Starting mantra now:

Must stayupright, must stay upright, must stay upright.................

Yea right........Tui anyone ?

NordieBoy

2nd March 2009, 21:11

Who is actually going??

Anyone done a laid back b4 on a adv bike??
I dunno much about the laidbacks or the tracks etc, but didn't think they were suitable etc etc.
Bloody keen to have a go though.

Warewolf has done one on the 640.

I usually use the XR250 so should be quicker on the DR :D

The B-grade sections are usually suitable for kids on 80's but kids on 80's are often mad little buggers.

If it's not too wet then some good tyres and you're away.

Last time I rode Kikiwa it only had 1 or 2 b-grade bog sections but the views...

http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/dirt/2004-12-05-KikiwaCrossCountryAndLaidback/slides/20041205-093524.jpg

Ms Topo

2nd March 2009, 21:21

Is that WE as in both of you or WE as in Topo and the katieM ?

I am WE!!:nya::yeah:

JATZ

2nd March 2009, 21:27

I am WE!!:nya::yeah:

Cool

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Padmei

2nd March 2009, 21:29

we'll have to organise a time to meet & maybe pizzas after?

thommo77

2nd March 2009, 21:33

Cant be too hard......................
Cmon, you lot. If nothing else it'll be good for a laugh.
Might even have to stop at the Belgrove for a quiet one on the way home?:niceone:

thommo77

2nd March 2009, 21:36

we'll have to organise a time to meet & maybe pizzas after?

MsTopo said breakfast at their place 6.30am:drinknsin

NordieBoy

2nd March 2009, 21:37

uumm.. What is a laid back...? :stupid:

Laid Back Cross Country - All over farm tracks etc.
Go out when you want, stop when you want, fall off when you want.
BBQ usually there...

http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/dirt/20070715%20Lower%20Wangapeka%20Trail%20Ride/slides/20070715-120629.jpg

Probably less ice than this one...
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/dirt/20070715%20Lower%20Wangapeka%20Trail%20Ride/slides/20070715-122615.jpg

http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/dirt/20070715%20Lower%20Wangapeka%20Trail%20Ride/slides/20070715-105345.jpg

JATZ

2nd March 2009, 21:44

MsTopo said breakfast at their place 6.30am:drinknsin

Yup I'm in.....:2thumbsup

Crispy bacon and runny eggs plz.:Pokey:

MyGSXF

2nd March 2009, 21:53

Laid Back Cross Country - All over farm tracks etc.
Go out when you want, stop when you want, fall off when you want.
BBQ usually there...

Oooohhh... Sounds like heeeeeaps of fun!!! :banana:

topo

2nd March 2009, 21:57

What is this break-fast you speak of? you lot seem to break things going slow:bleh::chase:

I like the idea of a coldie/pizza on the way home tho:niceone:

thommo77

2nd March 2009, 22:00

Oooohhh... Sounds like heeeeeaps of fun!!! :banana:

Hows the bike searching going Jen?:scooter:

warewolf

2nd March 2009, 22:20

Yes I rode the 640A on the last Laid Back at a different venue. It was hot 'n' dry. Hard rocky base with lots of (optional) A-grade very steep loose downhills, with the occasional uphill bit on them. So nothing to really trouble a porky under-tyred under-suspended over-weight adventure bike. In the wet, you might struggle if it gets even remotely boggy or greasy - so get in while the weather is good!!

I did have to stop after nearly every lap and crank up the suspension clickers, and I did basically destroy an admittedly already-used front tyre in one day by breaking 80% of the side knobs off. Helluva fun day, really showed that the 640A is an off-roader at heart, but quite tiring on the big beastie (versus say 96kg of 2T with better & more suspension).

Will have to make an effort to go if you lot are going to put in a showing. :Punk:

NordieBoy

3rd March 2009, 06:15

I could even try getting the XR out there for peeps to have a go on to compare their adventure bikes to a real enduro bike :D

Padmei

3rd March 2009, 06:39

So nothing to really trouble a porky under-tyred under-suspended over-weight adventure bike. I
:

Wait youre talking about me aren't you:kick:

Ms Topo

3rd March 2009, 09:30

MsTopo said breakfast at their place 6.30am:drinknsin

Are you going to be cooking it then?? :nya:

warewolf

3rd March 2009, 09:35

Wait youre talking about me aren't you:kick:Only because you are included in "us" :hug: I was highlighting the difference between an adventure bike and a true off-roader; the latter being the target for the Laid Backs.

Underground

3rd March 2009, 10:02

We may have to form a club. We could call ourselves something like Nelson adventure dual sporters

NADS

:laugh:

I can see the fans on the sideline now , chanting ...go NADS ! go NADS !

MXNUT

3rd March 2009, 10:25

I can see the fans on the sideline now , chanting ...go NADS ! go NADS ! :lol::lol::lol::D:D

warewolf

3rd March 2009, 10:50

I can see the fans on the sideline now , chanting ...go NADS ! go NADS !As long as they don't mean this:

:kick: :kick:

:doh:

Ms Topo

3rd March 2009, 19:42

I can see the fans on the sideline now , chanting ...go NADS ! go NADS !

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Padmei

3rd March 2009, 19:49

I can see the fans on the sideline now , chanting ...go NADS ! go NADS !

Gotcha;)

fucken ten characters

JATZ

3rd March 2009, 20:32

I can see the fans on the sideline now , chanting ...go NADS ! go NADS !

Oh I get it now :doh: :rofl: :clap:

Gaaah......:thud: ( giving myself upercut now)

Padmei

3rd March 2009, 20:42

Anyway lets get back to Mrs topos breakfast. I like my eggs leathery & my lions like their bacon crispy. Prob a nice strong real coffee at that time of morning.

BTW where the hells nordie hiding?

JATZ

3rd March 2009, 21:16

Anyway lets get back to Mrs topos breakfast. I like my eggs leathery & my lions like their bacon crispy. Prob a nice strong real coffee at that time of morning.

BTW where the hells nordie hiding?

MMMMM breakfast, not to sure about this leathery egg thing though, they should be runny. 'spose you like your steak well done to ? :girlfight: heathen

Reakon Nordies plotting something

Underground

3rd March 2009, 21:35

This breakfast thing is sounding pretty dammed good ,can we just do the breakfast or do we have to do the mud plug thing as well ?

NordieBoy

4th March 2009, 06:43

BTW where the hells nordie hiding?

Reakon Nordies plotting something

Hiding? Plotting?

Maybe :cool:

Also finally got a video editor working on my machine...

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Big River video to come...

Padmei

4th March 2009, 06:54

Reckon I'll get a job on Top gear as bike tester. Next one will have to be an Africa Twin - any around Nelson??:drool:

marks

4th March 2009, 07:05

Reckon I'll get a job on Top gear as bike tester. Next one will have to be an Africa Twin - any around Nelson??:drool:

slut

stay true to the one true faith :headbang:

How about
Nelsons Excellent Underprivileged Terrific Extreme Riders

Ms Topo

4th March 2009, 19:56

This breakfast thing is sounding pretty dammed good ,can we just do the breakfast or do we have to do the mud plug thing as well ?

Yes you do have to do the laid back to get the breakfast :msn-wink: Underground, there are beds here if you want too. Ben wants to know if you are bring the 400?

You guys bring the food we will supply the bbq, anytime between 7am & 9am.

We will also be taking the truck to the laid back, if anyone needs any gear taken :)

Thanks to Thommo and Padmei for offering to cook!:clap:

MyGSXF

4th March 2009, 20:03

How about Nelsons Excellent Underprivileged Terrific Extreme Riders

Nelson's Unique Totally Terrific Extreme Riders Society.... :shifty:

ooooohhh.. whatta puuuurdy greeeen.. :drool:

JATZ

4th March 2009, 20:15

How about
Nelsons Excellent Underprivileged Terrific Extreme Riders

We may have to form a club. We could call ourselves something like Nelson adventure dual sporters

NADS

:laugh:

Nelson's Unique Totally Terrific Extreme Riders Society.... :shifty:

Must get thinking cap on

This could get interesting

MyGSXF

4th March 2009, 21:15

This colour is nice toooo... :shifty:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes//auction-205477740.htm

warewolf

4th March 2009, 21:30

This colour is nice toooo... :shifty:Yamaha, like KTM, went through a phase of pink & purple dirt bikes. Suzuki mainly did it with the GSX-Rs, but there's some purple DR650s out there too.

All bar KTM got over it. Wonder what next after orange??

Underground

4th March 2009, 22:05

Yes you do have to do the laid back to get the breakfast :msn-wink: Underground, there are beds here if you want too. Ben wants to know if you are bring the 400?

A bit far afield to sneak on the 400 without plates ,and I dont think my arse would handle it.

Crosscountry Unlimited - Nelsons Trail Seekers ??

NordieBoy

5th March 2009, 07:28

This colour is nice toooo... :shifty:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes//auction-205477740.htm

That looks to be quite good value.

thommo77

5th March 2009, 10:01

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2009-3-8&e=1931&c=1

CrazyFrog

5th March 2009, 10:12

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2009-3-8&e=1931&c=1

Isn't that ride for roadies? We need to get dirty to get our kicks......

thommo77

5th March 2009, 10:32

Isn't that ride for roadies? We need to get dirty to get our kicks......

True..................
Similar route tho

thommo77

5th March 2009, 10:34

[QUOTE=Thanks to Thommo and Padmei for offering to cook!:clap:[/QUOTE]

Hey - I only posted it for Padmei cos he told me his computer was down!
His idea. Honest................:whistle:

NordieBoy

5th March 2009, 13:24

Isn't that ride for roadies? We need to get dirty to get our kicks......

Ride on the verge then...

Ms Topo

5th March 2009, 15:05

Hey - I only posted it for Padmei cos he told me his computer was down!
His idea. Honest................:whistle:

To late now Thommo :buggerd:

thommo77

5th March 2009, 15:58

To late now Thommo :buggerd:

Not saying anymore without a lawyer present...........:slap:

Ms Topo

5th March 2009, 16:56

Not saying anymore without a lawyer present...........:slap:

Your laws don't apply here :devil2:

Woodman

5th March 2009, 20:18

How about
Top
Of
South
Adventure
Riders

Went to the Britten museum thing today, better than Te papa where you aren,t even allowed to touch it, they let you sit on it and make vroom vroom noises. Cooool.

Ally67

5th March 2009, 21:14

Went to the Britten museum thing today, better than Te papa where you aren,t even allowed to touch it, they let you sit on it and make vroom vroom noises. Cooool.

sounds like you may be getting over excited :wacko: making vroom vroom noises :scooter:putt putt bang :whistle:

Woodman

5th March 2009, 21:19

sounds like you may be getting over excited :wacko: making vroom vroom noises :scooter:putt putt bang :whistle:

:laugh: Well it hasn,t ran in 6 years.

NordieBoy

6th March 2009, 06:36

Big Rivering...

...REMOVED OUT OF DATE OLD CRAPPY VIDEO...

Padmei

6th March 2009, 06:54

topo

6th March 2009, 07:06

Niceone Nordie:niceone:

dunno about the music tho:sick:

NordieBoy

6th March 2009, 07:28

Niceone Nordie:niceone:

dunno about the music tho:sick:

Heathen!
James Wilkinson is the man!

I thought that "Lost in a Dream of Hills" was the perfect track for the vid.

The only instrument on that track is a 12 string fretless bass he can make sound like anything he wants to.
I asked him if I could use his tunes on the vids and he was all for it :D

Ally67

6th March 2009, 07:31

Well done Nordie.2 gold stars:yes:

NordieBoy

6th March 2009, 07:33

Absolutely fantastic Nordie. You really captured the essence of the Big River ride. The video & stills work really well together. The soundtrack was great -nice & mellow.

Well done - a chocolate fish will be coming your way soon.

BTW I was pulling my bike out from where I parked it & it sunk in whilst I was videoing.

Somehow 1 shot of Mrs Jatz in that rock base river crossing got into the middle of a video clip and next time I'll try 3-4 second stills but otherwise quite happy with how it turned out.

I like how your front almost tucks as you go into the mud :D
The look on your face is priceless :clap:

NordieBoy

6th March 2009, 07:35

How does the scale work?
Are gold stars better than chocolate fish?

Ally67

6th March 2009, 14:01

How does the scale work?
Are gold stars better than chocolate fish?

You only got those for being cheeky enough to sneak that very quick shot of me in there:bleh:
I'd go with chocolate or aeroplanes anytime mmmmmmmmmm aeroplanes:rolleyes::drool:

NordieBoy

6th March 2009, 14:21

You only got those for being cheeky enough to sneak that very quick shot of me in there:bleh:
I'd go with chocolate or aeroplanes anytime mmmmmmmmmm aeroplanes:rolleyes::drool:

Now everyone is going to be searching frame by frame to find the shot :D

Ally67

6th March 2009, 14:43

Now everyone is going to be searching frame by frame to find the shot :D

You said it first :Pokey:

JATZ

6th March 2009, 18:03

Well done Nordie:clap:

Noticed you sliped in the photo of Padmei and Mrs Jatz with thier pants down, you sneak :msn-wink:
Any chance I could get a copy of the pic of me coming through the river

Padmei

6th March 2009, 18:48

Heathen!
James Wilkinson is the man!

I thought that "Lost in a Dream of Hills" was the perfect track for the vid.

The only instrument on that track is a 12 string fretless bass he can make sound like anything he wants to.
I asked him if I could use his tunes on the vids and he was all for it :D

Gotta agree there Nordie. The fretless bass - the DR650 of instruments. Even better the 2nd time around.

MyGSXF

6th March 2009, 19:56

Big Rivering...

OOhhh.. dat's magic!!!!! :doobey:

NordieBoy

6th March 2009, 20:29

Am currently uploading the "Directors Cut" version without the stuff-ups I left in the original :o

Now waiting for them to finish processing it...
<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GvGaWQjd05U&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GvGaWQjd05U&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>

NordieBoy

7th March 2009, 09:50

Right.
Off to the Drags in Mot.
Via Old Coach Road of course :D

warewolf

7th March 2009, 13:10

Am currently uploading the "Directors Cut" version"You must spread some reputation around blah blah blah."

5 stars Nordie! :apint:

Feck there are some petty playground rules on this site.

NordieBoy

8th March 2009, 12:37

The official word about the Laid Back Ride on Sunday is...
"Stick a knobby on the front and if it's dry it'll be sweet."

"If it's wet then I want to see video of the carnage." :D

I'm going to slap an old MX tyre on the front and leave the rear tyre alone.

warewolf

8th March 2009, 13:38

NordieBoy

8th March 2009, 13:45

Hmmm, DOT enduro knobblies and ride the bike there & back?

OR... non-DOT MX knobblies and chuck the bike on a trailer like last time.

Both sets are pretty worn. Hmmm, will see what the weather forecast is later in the week :cool:

I'm going non-DOT (that's what's on the tyre pile) and ride there...

Shane says my MT-21 front would be fine.

warewolf

8th March 2009, 14:45

Shane says my MT-21 front would be fine.Yebbut Shane would be fine with MT60s on the Nordie...

NordieBoy

8th March 2009, 15:04

Yebbut Shane would be fine with MT60s on the Nordie...

He was :D

I couldn't keep up with dirt tyres on the XR250.

Padmei

8th March 2009, 16:45

I'm going non-DOT (that's what's on the tyre pile) and ride there...

Shane says my MT-21 front would be fine.

Is it as worn as mine:mellow: Aaah what the hell it's all I've got - get the video handy boyo there's goona be some laughs.

(Thommo we're brothers in arms aren't we - will you help me pick it up?)

Underground

8th March 2009, 18:04

Weather looks good so far ,spose it would be rude not to show up if its a nice day.

warewolf

8th March 2009, 18:11

Just returned from a strop over the Whangamoa's and back. Faaaaaark does the high guard catch the wind!! It's been instantly noticeable since the change, but on this occasion I was approaching max lean into a 35er when a gust pretty much ripped the bars outta my hands :shit: Fortunately it widened a tight line with plenty of room to move.

There was a forestry gate open at Mount Pleasant Wines, had a wee tiki tour. Nothing of any real interest close to the SH, but the gate doesn't look bike-proof. :innocent:

thommo77

8th March 2009, 18:11

Is it as worn as mine:mellow: Aaah what the hell it's all I've got - get the video handy boyo there's goona be some laughs.

(Thommo we're brothers in arms aren't we - will you help me pick it up?)

Yeah,mate. But only the once...............:sweatdrop!

Woodman

8th March 2009, 18:14

getting excited. Haven't done any weight training for years.:niceone:

NordieBoy

8th March 2009, 18:19

Is it as worn as mine:mellow: Aaah what the hell it's all I've got - get the video handy boyo there's goona be some laughs.

I've got a reasonable condition Shinko 540 front that's done a season on a TS400 and 2 seasons on an XR250 and it's only missing some very edge knobs we could slap on Gonzo...

JATZ

8th March 2009, 20:17

Draged the CT out of the wood shed this evening, !/2 l of gas, 3 kicks and she fired up.
Air in tyres,steering head bearings greased......
I'm good to go:woohoo:

Padmei

8th March 2009, 20:18

I've got a reasonable condition Shinko 540 front that's done a season on a TS400 and 2 seasons on an XR250 and it's only missing some very edge knobs we could slap on Gonzo...

Damn I hate making decisions.:( Maybe I'll call round & see if I should. Thanks for the offer Nordie.

Really looking forward to it - It's gonna get me thru the week:clap:

Ms Topo

9th March 2009, 17:35

Good to hear the CT is running :)

Draged the CT out of the wood shed this evening, !/2 l of gas, 3 kicks and she fired up.
Air in tyres,steering head bearings greased......
I'm good to go:woohoo:

Woodman

10th March 2009, 21:21

NordieBoy

10th March 2009, 21:35

hey Nordie i just watched your Big River vid. Fantastic.
um where is that big brown building with all the pumping?? gear in it??
If its past where the old school was I didn't go far up there as time was becoming an issue and may have to go back
Or am I lost again?

You can't miss it. It's this big brown building thing and ummm... the track ends at it...

According to my pics it's only 6 mins (at our pace) past the sign for the old school.

It's the wheel-house for the mineshaft.

Woodman

10th March 2009, 21:40

You can't miss it. It's this big brown building thing and ummm... the track ends at it...

According to my pics it's only 6 mins (at our pace) past the sign for the old school.

Well it was pissing down and i was wet etc and runnin out of time and hungry and worried about river levels and cold and running outta gas and BLIND.

thommo77

10th March 2009, 21:47

Underground

10th March 2009, 22:05

mmm farmland, I've got a mitas E07 on , looks a bit like a tractor tyre, should be just the ticket aye

NordieBoy

11th March 2009, 07:20

Speaking of tyres, I'm guessing it's pretty much all farmland on Sunday i.e nothing too rocky?
Any advice on tyre pressures for my little buddy?
Can't got too low - no rimlocks. I'm thinking 17/18psi?

As low as you can go.
I'll be looking at 18f/20r on the DR even with a front rimlock just cause it's a heavy bike and I don't want pinch flats.

NordieBoy

11th March 2009, 07:21

mmm farmland, I've got a mitas E07 on , looks a bit like a tractor tyre, should be just the ticket aye

Sweet for the grass.
Hang on... I'll just get the camera out :D

topo

12th March 2009, 18:24

Small tank fitted, propper knobblies on....... bring on sunday:niceone:

Are there any takers for breakfast on sunday morning? Coffee will be served at 7.00am:2thumbsup

NordieBoy

12th March 2009, 18:29

propper knobblies on.......

Wimp!

:oi-grr:

MyGSXF

12th March 2009, 18:54

:bye: :crybaby:

topo

12th March 2009, 18:57

Bike's gonna be off the road for a while after this wknd, so thought i'd make a propper day of it:Punk:

Anyway it's not about the tires...........ITS ABOUT THE COFFEE:girlfight:

NordieBoy

12th March 2009, 19:33

Anyway it's not about the tires...........ITS ABOUT THE COFFEE:girlfight:

What sort of coffee?

topo

12th March 2009, 19:46

only the best instant for you Nordie:Pokey:

NordieBoy

12th March 2009, 20:32

only the best instant for you Nordie:Pokey:

Greggs Espresso?

:woohoo:

Underground

12th March 2009, 20:45

Anyway it's not about the tires...........ITS ABOUT THE COFFEE:girlfight:

Ok ,I've started pouring coffee over the tyres ,but what does it do and does it really work ?

topo

12th March 2009, 20:54

That technique only works if you use a 50/50 mix of Gregs "fine blend" and a big-ol can of "harden the f**k up":yes:

Padmei

13th March 2009, 06:39

Ok ,I've started pouring coffee over the tyres ,but what does it do and does it really work ?

You FOOL - it goes in THE TANK -THE TANK:spanking:

NordieBoy

13th March 2009, 09:19

Woodman

13th March 2009, 20:24

Sooo...

Anyone up for a return to Reefton/Big River/Denniston/Napoleons Hill etc over Easter Fri/Sat or Anzac weekend?

Iron Bridge to Denniston on the way down and wiggle our way back via other possible tracks to overnight in Reefton and the others on Sat?

keen, but i think timing is bad for me (I think).

So what time etc is the ride on Sunday?? Are we gonna meet anywhere first and ride in or just turn up?

JATZ

13th March 2009, 21:02

Sooo...

Anyone up for a return to Reefton/Big River/Denniston/Napoleons Hill etc over Easter Fri/Sat or Anzac weekend?

Iron Bridge to Denniston on the way down and wiggle our way back via other possible tracks to overnight in Reefton and the others on Sat?

Very tempting, very very tempting.

Can't make up my mind about sunday, I feel the need to put several hundred K's on the Triumph.Inland Kaikoura's supposed to be nice

Padmei

13th March 2009, 21:06

Very tempting, very very tempting.

Can't make up my mind about sunday, I feel the need to put several hundred K's on the Triumph.Inland Kaikoura's supposed to be nice

You tallking about this sunday?

(saving breath for shouting out Pussy very loudly)

Padmei

13th March 2009, 21:13

waiting I know youre lurking

JATZ

13th March 2009, 21:20

You tallking about this sunday?

(saving breath for shouting out Pussy very loudly)

You tell me.......

Which one would you rather spend the day on ?

This one
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/DSCF4011.jpg

Or this one
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/79263469.jpg

Padmei

13th March 2009, 21:23

You fuckng pussy - I knew you'd chicken out - Right now your DRbig has dumped it's oil all over your garage in embarrassment

NordieBoy

13th March 2009, 21:32

You tell me.......

Which one would you rather spend the day on ?

This one
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/DSCF4011.jpg

Go the Honda!

:headbang:

Padmei

13th March 2009, 21:33

You're still lurking you soft cock - hang your head in shame...

NordieBoy

13th March 2009, 21:37

keen, but i think timing is bad for me (I think).

So what time etc is the ride on Sunday?? Are we gonna meet anywhere first and ride in or just turn up?

Sign in is 8-9:30am at Kikiwa.
Breakfast coffee at Topo's at 7am if needed.

But I'd rather leave Nelson at 7am and go straight to Kikiwa as I'm allergic to <7:00am times.

Meet at the servo by Dick Smiths in Richmond at 7:15ish for those who don't trust Topo's coffee?

NOTE: $30 for non-Nelson Motorcycle Club Members. Helmets/ boots (no sneakers)/ long sleeve tops and pants must be worn. No dogs

JATZ

13th March 2009, 21:39

AHHHH fuck it Trailride it is then, on the triumph:headbang::eek5:

JATZ

13th March 2009, 21:41

NOTE: $30 for non-Nelson Motorcycle Club Members. Helmets/ boots (no sneakers)/ long sleeve tops and pants must be worn. No dogs

So I can't wear my racing budgie smugglers then ?

Woodman

13th March 2009, 21:42

Sign in is 8-9:30am at Kikiwa.
Breakfast coffee at Topo's at 7am if needed.

But I'd rather leave Nelson at 7am and go straight to Kikiwa as I'm allergic to <7:00am times.

Meet at the servo by Dick Smiths in Richmond at 7:15ish for those who don't trust Topo's coffee?

NOTE: $30 for non-Nelson Motorcycle Club Members. Helmets/ boots (no sneakers)/ long sleeve tops and pants must be worn. No dogs

cheers Sounds good to me c u there.

How many k is the track? just wonderin about gas and don't wanna fill right up.

Underground

13th March 2009, 21:43

Im heading in to Nelson over the Maunga at some stage tomorrow ,so the Topo coffee is a possibility , see how I feel sun morning .

warewolf

13th March 2009, 22:16

So I can't wear my racing budgie smugglers then ?Not Sunday, not EVER !!! :no: :spanking:

Very tempting, very very tempting.

Can't make up my mind about sunday, I feel the need to put several hundred K's on the Triumph.Inland Kaikoura's supposed to be nice
...
Which one would you rather spend the day on ?Hate to say it: been there, done that. :bleh: Whilst a fang on the pommie beastie is a joyful thing indeed, it's more about timing. There's not many laid back rides, you can ride the Trumpy the other 364 days. :Punk: You can always be a nigel-no-mates though :chase:

warewolf

13th March 2009, 22:23

How many k is the track? just wonderin about gas and don't wanna fill right up.15-35km usually. It's about 20km to St Arnaud if you need to fill up.

I'm going to be running a light fuel load, but a mate is taking a jerry can + some other supplies for me in his truck. 22.5L, I won't use all that so anyone who needs a few litres is welcome to it.

Woodman

13th March 2009, 22:44

15-35km usually. It's about 20km to St Arnaud if you need to fill up.

I'm going to be running a light fuel load, but a mate is taking a jerry can + some other supplies for me in his truck. 22.5L, I won't use all that so anyone who needs a few litres is welcome to it.

Oh if its that far away i might fill up . KLR handles best with half tank and crap with low fuel.

topo

14th March 2009, 06:59

We'll be trailering our bikes up on sunday morning and i'll have a spare petrol on the ute if anyone gets short. also if anyone wants their gear taken up they can put it in the back in richmond.

NordieBoy

14th March 2009, 07:17

AHHHH fuck it Trailride it is then, on the triumph:headbang::eek5:

Got a Conti 150/70/17 rear knobblie here :D

NordieBoy

14th March 2009, 07:18

We'll be trailering our bikes up on sunday morning and i'll have a spare petrol on the ute if anyone gets short. also if anyone wants their gear taken up they can put it in the back in richmond.

trailering...
There's that word again.
I keep seeing it and wondering what it means?

Padmei

14th March 2009, 08:39

Good on ya Jatz. I think I might have been a bit harsh last nite but it worked :banana: I went for a mtbike 630 this morn & it was starting to sprinkle with rain so started thinking I might have to turn a bit soft too if it got worse:dodge:

See ya at dickysmiths

warewolf

14th March 2009, 08:40

Small tank fitted, propper knobblies on....... bring on sunday:niceone:You're well ahead of me: rear wheel out, rear tyre off, shock out, spring off, shock linkage disassembed and bearings out; but I have got the bigger rear sprocket fitted. :2thumbsup So all I have left to do is to fit the knobby rear tyre, install the bearings & seals in the shock linkages, install the shock, change the front tyre, adjust the fork pre-load and pull-through, re-fit the exhaust to fix a leak. :done:

Update: too busy working on the bike to click 'send' yesterday. :laugh: Shock back together, linkage bearings installed, rear tyre fitted, all ready to reassemble... progress of a sort, still got the front end to do.

Are there any takers for breakfast on sunday morning? Coffee will be served at 7.00am:2thumbsupYes thanks, I'll be too busy putting the bike back together to have breakky otherwise. :( Whaddya need me to bring?

Padmei

14th March 2009, 08:49

You're well ahead of me: rear wheel out, rear tyre off, shock out, spring off, shock linkage disassembed and bearings out; but I have got the bigger rear sprocket fitted. :2thumbsup So all I have left to do is to fit the knobby rear tyre, install the bearings & seals in the shock linkages, install the shock, change the front tyre, adjust the fork pre-load and pull-through, re-fit the exhaust to fix a leak. :done:

Update: too busy working on the bike to click 'send' yesterday. :laugh: Shock back together, linkage bearings installed, rear tyre fitted, all ready to reassemble... progress of a sort, still got the front end to do.

Yes thanks, I'll be too busy putting the bike back together to have breakky otherwise. :( Whaddya need me to bring?

Ok I think I'll take my big screen off:o

NordieBoy

14th March 2009, 08:58

install the bearings & seals in the shock linkages

Got a linkage bearing kit yesterday and went to install it to find the "slop" in the suspension is from a worn dogbone.

JATZ

14th March 2009, 12:37

Yes thanks, I'll be too busy putting the bike back together to have breakky otherwise. :( Whaddya need me to bring?

Got a txt from topo, his p.c. is playing up soooo

Coffee @ cafe topo is cancelled.
Looks like a quick stop at macas or something for you werewolf

On a brighter note, new seat fitted tank no longer held on by a piece of old innertube, sprocket cover installed, air still in tyres from the other night(might change it for some new stuff before though).
almost ready to go

JATZ

14th March 2009, 12:38

Padmei

14th March 2009, 17:03

Subtle as a sledge hammer, my friend :rockon:

:hug:

Will my super ten be keeping me company while you guys go feral?

Woodman

14th March 2009, 19:44

You're well ahead of me: rear wheel out, rear tyre off, shock out, spring off, shock linkage disassembed and bearings out; but I have got the bigger rear sprocket fitted. :2thumbsup So all I have left to do is to fit the knobby rear tyre, install the bearings & seals in the shock linkages, install the shock, change the front tyre, adjust the fork pre-load and pull-through, re-fit the exhaust to fix a leak. :done:

Yea , spent the day prepping the klr too. Fitted Dr footpegs and washed the bike in the Appleby river. (way more betterer than waterblasting):done:
Bring it on

JATZ

14th March 2009, 19:52

:hug:

Will my super ten be keeping me company while you guys go feral?

YES, I'll be wrecking/piloting the ten for the day, mrs jatz and child #1 (and friend ) will be on the ct.

No Nordie not @ the same time :oi-grr:

NordieBoy

14th March 2009, 20:00

NordieBoy

14th March 2009, 20:01

YES, I'll be wrecking/piloting the ten for the day, mrs jatz and child #1 (and friend ) will be on the ct.

No Nordie not @ the same time :oi-grr:

But but but.....

Woodman

14th March 2009, 20:05

I don't know whether to wear my moto x boots or my road boots.

JATZ

14th March 2009, 20:14

I put another mirror on, another light on and changed the front wheel to the spare with more knobbles on it.

Went up to the head of the dam and the trye goes fine but I much prefer the MT21 on the hardpack. A decent amount of rubber on the surface compared.

I don't know whether to wear my moto x boots or my road boots.

FFS just bring a bike with some round black things either end, chuck on a pair of boots and go riding, pretty simple really.
Ya reakon that new mirror will last the day un-broken

NordieBoy

14th March 2009, 20:30

FFS just bring a bike with some round black things either end, chuck on a pair of boots and go riding, pretty simple really.

Yeah just do what Jatz is doing.

Chuck a pair of boots on and ride someone elses bike :D

Woodman

14th March 2009, 20:37

Yeah just do what Jatz is doing.

Chuck a pair of boots on and ride someone elses bike :D

Coool. Who wants to let me ride their bike????

warewolf

14th March 2009, 21:35

Got a txt from topo, his p.c. is playing up soooo

Coffee @ cafe topo is cancelled.
Looks like a quick stop at macas or something for you werewolfArse. My phone is playing up too, so nothing inbound for me since Friday am. :bash:

Now I'm going to have to re-read the thread to find where you blokes are meeting.

Lucky I've got decent coffee at home. :drool:

Padmei

15th March 2009, 05:34

Laid back? whats bloody laid back about getting up at 630? have you seen out side? The air is filled with black stuff which makes it hard to see.:mad:

God wheres my coffee....

MyGSXF

15th March 2009, 11:00

Laid back? whats bloody laid back about getting up at 630? have you seen out side? The air is filled with black stuff which makes it hard to see.:mad: God wheres my coffee....

Harden up ya wuss!!!! :bleh:

:chase:

Padmei

15th March 2009, 15:31

Harden up ya wuss!!!! :bleh:

:chase:

funny I heard that a lot today:rolleyes:

nevermind the ride back was beautiful & about a miilion & a half bikes on the road.:niceone:

NordieBoy

15th March 2009, 17:14

funny I heard that a lot today:rolleyes:

nevermind the ride back was beautiful & about a miilion & a half bikes on the road.:niceone:

Anyone who does a lap of a laidback on damp slippery grass with a front MT21 like this is in no need of hardening up :niceone:

Although ya could have got another lap in before the hardness wore off :bleh:

JATZ

15th March 2009, 17:25

The right weapon for the job, no not the rider, the bike

All it needs is some decent forks, some proper footpegs and possibly some brakes:gob:

Thanks for being the guinea pig Nordie:weird:

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/DSCF4134.jpg

:wavey: mrs jatz in the background

NordieBoy

15th March 2009, 17:40

The right weapon for the job, no not the rider, the bike

All it needs is some decent forks, some proper footpegs and possibly some brakes:gob:

Thanks for being the guinea pig Nordie:weird:

It's got a brilliant seat and the bars are excellent...

Ummm...

Yeah...

Ummm...

JATZ

15th March 2009, 17:59

It's got a brilliant seat and the bars are excellent...

Ummm...

Yeah...

Ummm...

BTW whats with the shirt and tie :blip:
Only you would go to a trailride wearing that.

Underground

15th March 2009, 18:46

BTW whats with the shirt and tie :blip:
Only you would go to a trailride wearing that.

He's set a precedence now ,I'm definately wearing one next ride ,could be the new adv riders dress code.

NordieBoy

15th March 2009, 18:55

BTW whats with the shirt and tie :blip:
Only you would go to a trailride wearing that.

It's all about style :wari:

Got footage of you doing a jump.
About as high as the one on the Big :D

JATZ

15th March 2009, 19:40

It's all about style :wari:

Got footage of you doing a jump.
About as high as the one on the Big :D

Yup "style" :niceone:

Woodman

15th March 2009, 19:51

warewolf

15th March 2009, 19:54

Top day :niceone:, we did a couple more laps before they closed the track, followed by a few rounds of locally-brewed refreshments at the Belgrove Inn. :apint:

I shoulda done a lap on the mighty Honda. Reckon I coulda got it a long way up the second A-grade section on the steep hill... or at least had a heckuva lotta fun trying. :devil2:

Anyone who does a lap of a laidback on damp slippery grass with a front MT21 like this is in no need of hardening up :niceone:That's not an MT21. It has ceased to be, expired, gone on to meet its maker, its bleedin demised, it is no more, its kicked the bucket, its shuffled off its mortal coil, its metabolic processes are a matter of interest only to historians, it's fucking snuffed it, it's an ex-MT21!!

Apologies to Python, M.

NordieBoy

15th March 2009, 20:01

Only took 2 photos all day so here is the other one

Go-on post the "other" other one :D

With an explanation :devil2:

Woodman

15th March 2009, 20:06

Only took 2 photos all day so here is the other one

<a href="http://s709.photobucket.com/albums/ww97/innathyzit/?action=view&current=009.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww97/innathyzit/009.jpg" border="0" alt="laid back"></a>

The first pic disapeared so here it is.

bloody brilliant day, the first lap was a wee bit slippery, but after that it was fantastic (mostly). had one off where I took the arrow too literally and somehow went between these trees.
Note Topo almost doubling over with laughter as he picks up the wreckage of my bike from around ensuing area like a kid on an easter egg hunt.
Also note the bark missing from the tree.
Again brilliant day and i wanna do another one. Those Swedish bikes are looking more appealing by the day.
http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww97/innathyzit/011.jpg?t=1237104806

JATZ

15th March 2009, 20:10

Go-on post the "other" other one :D

With an explanation :devil2:

Ooooh yes,
:devil2:

Top day :niceone:, we did a couple more laps before they closed the track, followed by a few rounds of locally-brewed refreshments at the Belgrove Inn. :apint:

I shoulda done a lap on the mighty Honda. Reckon I coulda got it a long way up the second A-grade section on the steep hill... or at least had a heckuva lotta fun trying. :devil2:

Next time werewolf, first spins reserved for you.I'm thinking Aorere goldfields early next month.
Wondered where you had got to when we left

NordieBoy

15th March 2009, 20:14

bloody brilliant day, the first lap was a wee bit slippery, but after that it was fantastic (mostly). had one off where I took the arrow too literally and somehow went between these trees.
Note Topo almost doubling over with laughter as he picks up the wreckage of my bike from around ensuing area like a kid on an easter egg hunt.

Yeah it was a bit slippery on the first lap :lol:
The second lap was sooooo much more fun.
The third lap shook my arms/wrists to pieces on the CT125.
The fourth lap I followed Jatz around getting footage of hom washing/drying/jumping the CT.

I prefer the XR250 for this sort of ride but it's a good way of finding out what your bike can actually do.

NordieBoy

15th March 2009, 20:15

I'm thinking Aorere goldfields early next month.

Ooooh yes,
:devil2:

warewolf

15th March 2009, 20:33

Those Swedish bikes are looking more appealing by the day.You want a Husqvarna???

MyGSXF

15th March 2009, 20:33

Looks/sounds like you lot were having waaayyy too much fun out there today.. :Punk:

OMG.. jus watched Frans vid above... busturds... :crybaby:

NordieBoy

15th March 2009, 21:16

Alrighty then...
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Paladin

15th March 2009, 22:34

Fran-tastic!!!! :clap:

The little jump just before the end just rounded it off nicely - wicked!

Looks like you guys had a great day!

NordieBoy

16th March 2009, 08:55

Fran-tastic!!!! :clap:

The little jump just before the end just rounded it off nicely - wicked!

Looks like you guys had a great day!

I also love the guy at 0:45 doing the donuts :D

Underground

16th March 2009, 09:47

I prefer the XR250 for this sort of ride but it's a good way of finding out what your bike can actually do.

It was certainly pushing the envelope of adventure riding and it was great to practice riding some terrain I wouldnt normally ride on a big bike ,ie; wet slippery grass side slopes and steep downhills ,mud holes with steep muddy exits.
I achieved what I set out to do , got round a 16km lap without arsing off or damaging my body and decided to quit while I was ahead (not like some of us )
Jatz you are a bloody legend , that overtaking manoeuvre was a class piece of riding. The mighty CT was certainly standing proud on the trailer when Team Jatz hit the highway.
Nordy how did you ride down there with one hand ?

NordieBoy

16th March 2009, 10:22

Nordy how did you ride down there with one hand ?

With difficulty.
Notice I had to drop the camera twice :D

Note to viewers: It was a lot steeper than it looked :crazy:

Paladin

16th March 2009, 10:34

AHHHH fuck it Trailride it is then, on the triumph:headbang::eek5:

I don't believe I saw the Triumph on Nordie's video - you wuss! :msn-wink:

You DID look like you were having a blast on the little CT though! :niceone:

And the big air on the CT was awesome! :laugh:

Paladin

16th March 2009, 10:36

With difficulty.
Notice I had to drop the camera twice :D

Note to viewers: It was a lot steeper than it looked :crazy:

Oh it was just the camera that dropped then - was a bit concerned you were on Mrs Jatz's Tenere and were adding a few "character marks" to it while she couldn't see! :whistle:

Ally67

16th March 2009, 12:44

Oh it was just the camera that dropped then - was a bit concerned you were on Mrs Jatz's Tenere and were adding a few "character marks" to it while she couldn't see! :whistle:

Jatz has now broken both hand guards on XT.
I was at the pits with a big pair of binoculars and could see most of the track.

Paladin

16th March 2009, 12:49

Jatz has now broken both hand guards on XT.
I was at the pits with a big pair of binoculars and could see most of the track.

Oh he's SO gonna owe you big time for that! :msn-wink:

Ally67

16th March 2009, 13:03

Oh he's SO gonna owe you big time for that! :msn-wink:

I'm working on something.:bash:

JATZ

16th March 2009, 15:47

I don't believe I saw the Triumph on Nordie's video - you wuss! :msn-wink:

You DID look like you were having a blast on the little CT though! :niceone:

And the big air on the CT was awesome! :laugh:

I had enough trouble keeping the XT upright, without much success on more than one ocasion
It also would have made werewolfs eyes water if I had riden it.
I think the CT will get a few more outings now, bloody good fun.
Ride it like it's already broken

Paladin

16th March 2009, 15:56

I had enough trouble keeping the XT upright, without much success on more than one ocasion
It also would have made werewolfs eyes water if I had riden it.
I think the CT will get a few more outings now, bloody good fun.
Ride it like it's already broken

Yep little CT looked like it was putting more smiles on faces than anything else you guys had there! What a blast! We want bigger air next time though! :2thumbsup

(don't envy you on the compensation required by Mrs Jatz for breaking bits on her XT though!) :(

Padmei

16th March 2009, 19:40

Yep little CT looked like it was putting more smiles on faces than anything else you guys had there! What a blast! We want bigger air next time though! :2thumbsup

(don't envy you on the compensation required by Mrs Jatz for breaking bits on her XT though!) :(

What do you mean HER XT? She's merely borrowing it from me for a while...:angry:

Good catching up with the crew & meeting Woodman - Now he's a bloody legend - more than 1 lap on the KLR - what damage did it sustain???

Woodman

16th March 2009, 20:00

You want a Husqvarna???

yea well those 610 huskys look the ticket, but i did mean a KTM. European/

Paladin

16th March 2009, 20:08

What do you mean HER XT? She's merely borrowing it from me for a while...:angry:

Oh like that is it! My that bike is sure coveted by a few people! :shifty:

The pink colour suits her better tho! :rolleyes:

Woodman

16th March 2009, 20:08

Good catching up with the crew & meeting Woodman - Now he's a bloody legend - more than 1 lap on the KLR - what damage did it sustain???

Cheers same here great to finally meet up in human form.

The bike held up great and managed to keep up ok.

Damage report :

Smashed fairing.
bent fairing mounts
2x smashed handguards
broken headlight
cracked inner rear mudguard.
Compressed spine (note: do not try and keep up with moto x bikes).

Loved it and am definitely gonna do another.

next time I want a go on the ct

Paladin

16th March 2009, 20:12

Cheers same here great to finally meet up in human form.

The bike held up great and managed to keep up ok.

Damage report :

Smashed fairing.
bent fairing mounts
2x smashed handguards
broken headlight
cracked inner rear mudguard.
Compressed spine (note: do not try and keep up with moto x bikes).

Loved it and am definitely gonna do another.

Geez, good job you didn't come up for the Southern Coast ADV ride - by the time you had got thru Orongorongo Station there would have been nothin left of your KLR! :msn-wink:

NordieBoy

16th March 2009, 20:29

Geez, good job you didn't come up for the Southern Coast ADV ride - by the time you had got thru Orongorongo Station there would have been nothin left of your KLR! :msn-wink:

He's leaving bits of it in strategic places so if he needs any parts when out riding...

warewolf

16th March 2009, 21:30

but i did mean a KTM. European/Austrian

9 10... to avoid censorship

warewolf

16th March 2009, 21:33

Cross-post... put it in your calendar now.

Summit Rescue Helicopter Ride & Parrrtee!! (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=94745)

Padmei

17th March 2009, 07:09

Hey woody do those crash bars still look ugly to ya?:pinch:

NordieBoy

17th March 2009, 07:59

Hey woody do those crash bars still look ugly to ya?:pinch:

If he'd had crash bars he wouldn't have been able to fit between those trees :D

Paladin

17th March 2009, 10:44

He's leaving bits of it in strategic places so if he needs any parts when out riding...

Now there's an idea!! :rolleyes:

NordieBoy

17th March 2009, 16:38

Get rid of the ".xls" when you save it...

Each B-grade loop was about 11km.

Woodman

17th March 2009, 21:18

Hey woody do those crash bars still look ugly to ya?:pinch:

yeah..nah.

Padmei

18th March 2009, 06:40

So I spose I have to get a new tyre... Where can I get one of those fancy tkc80 thingys in Nelson?

NordieBoy

18th March 2009, 06:54

So I spose I have to get a new tyre... Where can I get one of those fancy tkc80 thingys in Nelson?

CycleTreads.
But for the price it's a toss-up between the TKC80, MT21 and E09.

warewolf

18th March 2009, 14:10

Get rid of the ".xls" when you save it...
And again with A-Grade loops pencilled in.

NordieBoy

18th March 2009, 20:00

Jannine Pope got a shot of Jatz and Underground getting passed by a bunch of little kiddies...

JATZ

18th March 2009, 20:33

Jannine Pope got a shot of Jatz and Underground getting passed by a bunch of little kiddies...

I shoulda run that "little kiddie"over, little tyke roosted rocks at me when he took off

Underground

18th March 2009, 20:59

We actually just let them past so we could overtake them again

thommo77

18th March 2009, 21:43

So I spose I have to get a new tyre... Where can I get one of those fancy tkc80 thingys in Nelson?

Found these for ya, mate.................

Padmei

19th March 2009, 06:30

Well winter is coming I spose. :crybaby:

NordieBoy

19th March 2009, 07:06

Winter means no forestry tracks closed due to fire risk :D

warewolf

19th March 2009, 09:18

Winter means no forestry tracks closed due to fire risk :Dand plenty of slick clay surfaces, bog holes, frost, numb fingers...

BRING IT ON!!! :2thumbsup

Paladin

19th March 2009, 13:36

and plenty of slick clay surfaces, bog holes, frost, numb fingers...

BRING IT ON!!! :2thumbsup

Aah my first winter of adv rides looms - brrrrrrr time to break out the goretex gloves soon methinks! :cold:

Am thinking heated grips could be nice too! :yes:

And a one piece rainsuit to stop water seeping up under my jacket! :yes:

MXNUT

19th March 2009, 14:10

am thinking heated grips could be nice too! :yes:

g-gggggggGirl

warewolf

19th March 2009, 15:04

Am thinking heated grips could be nice too! :yes:

g-gggggggGirlUnless he's off riding with tolerably warm hands while you're still waiting for the day to warm up...

Padmei

20th March 2009, 19:22

JATZ

20th March 2009, 19:36

Since I've had a bad week & cleaned my bike (now with shiny rims & me with rimmy shins) I am gonna take a couple of hours off this weekend to reacquaint myself with the potholes & loose rocks of the Maungatapu.

Also I am getting the last bit out of the mt21 before getting a new 606.

Anytime is good apart from Sat morning if anyone wants to tootle over & back.

Over & out

I think you got the last bit out of the MT about 1000k ago

Busy sat and heading for the boat races sun

Woodman

20th March 2009, 19:39

Since I've had a bad week & cleaned my bike (now with shiny rims & me with rimmy shins) I am gonna take a couple of hours off this weekend to reacquaint myself with the potholes & loose rocks of the Maungatapu.

Also I am getting the last bit out of the mt21 before getting a new 606.

Anytime is good apart from Sat morning if anyone wants to tootle over & back.

Over & out

if I get sledge hammering and superglueing and cabletieing tomorrow morning i just may be able to beat the klr back into shape to join you at some stage. maybe.

JATZ

20th March 2009, 20:03

Sooo...

Anyone up for a return to Reefton/Big River/Denniston/Napoleons Hill etc over Easter Fri/Sat or Anzac weekend?

Iron Bridge to Denniston on the way down and wiggle our way back via other possible tracks to overnight in Reefton and the others on Sat?

Faaark....
Rostered on @ work Easter saturday, found out today, and I don't like my chances of swapping with anyone :mad:
Still got my leave for Anzac w/end though, 6 days:banana:

topo

20th March 2009, 20:07

Padmei

20th March 2009, 20:17

Padmei, i'd be keen on sat avo 1-2ish.

Just got new comp at long last (prob should'nt have pour'd wine over the last one:stupid:) Thanks all for a great day last sun, top speed recorded was 82.2kph:Punk:.

Yeah but you were still following the mighty KLR!!

Shall we say Sat 1.30 at the start of Branford Park by the steep rock face?

Anyone else is most welcome - no cameras though please:doh:

topo

20th March 2009, 20:25

Sounds good, as long as the michie S12 i've got on the front doesnt kill me on the way:shutup:

Underground

20th March 2009, 21:24

Had another stab at the Elaine bay, Penzance pylon track this evening on the KTM .Finished the digger job early and while the bloke I was working for went away to get beer I thought I'd nip over to Penzance and back .
Well the strap on my backpack broke and put me off ballance and I arsed up and ended up having to push the 'hard to start when flooded Ktm' up a rise to get some down hill , got to the end ,turned around and didnt make it up the slippery hill Topo and I got stopped on last attempt ,so in the interest of self preservation I hit the highway out to Rai and home round the long way . Running very short on gas I called in to Elaine bay to scrounge some and ended up having to drink beer in return for having my tank filled then continued home in the dark with my 1 candle power headlight .All in all a good day out adventure riding . so Padmei and co dont stop at pelorous this track is do'able .

Woodman

20th March 2009, 21:24

I'm out, house stuff, bike in bits, possible softcockitis.

topo

20th March 2009, 21:34

how far up the track does that slippery sonofabitch little hill go before it eases off? that one deff needs completing!!!

Underground

20th March 2009, 21:44

That slippery sonofabitch isnt as slippery as it was cause the 4x4's have been using it and after that rise it becomes more stony but also more technical . Easier from the Elaine end though

Padmei

20th March 2009, 21:50

All I can manage is Maunga tomm but slippery sounds like a must do with a new tyre..

warewolf

20th March 2009, 22:35

Will see if I can get there. Bike is still dirty with DOT knobblies fitted, ideal for some Maungatapu side tracks :Punk:

JATZ

21st March 2009, 07:33

Went through the track about 1 month ago in the 4wd, seemed doable on the bike easy enough, the Penzance end was a bit slippery and steep, is that the bit that turned you around Underground?.
Also did a couple of pylon tracks coming out of Okiwi bay that would be "interesting" on a bike

Underground

21st March 2009, 09:31

Theres a climb thats rutted clay with random rocks on it ,I could have had another go with a bit more gusto but Im no spring chicken you know and I was feeling a bit rooted at that stage

NordieBoy

21st March 2009, 17:03

Faaark....
Rostered on @ work Easter saturday, found out today, and I don't like my chances of swapping with anyone :mad:
Still got my leave for Anzac w/end though, 6 days:banana:

Anzac is better for me too.
Probably down in Dunnyden over Easter.

Padmei

22nd March 2009, 07:37

Went for a ride yesterday with Topo ver the maunga. Topo got a flat front so he had to ride all the way back to crazyfrogs with the front wheel in the air. Pretty hard going downhill like that:sweatdrop

Anyway you know how some days you have an average ride then somedays you're on fire - well yesteray I had one of the best rides ever:yes: The weather was great - not too hot not too cold, no traction probs - in fact I think rooted MT21 front tyres could be a new performance phonomeonenen -phenonemenon -thingy.

Murphys law is always present on your ride & the only time I encountered two way traffic was on the slipperiest steep shaley parts of the track:crazy: No probs though due to the aforementioned front tyre & the E09 on the back which is really excellent on that type of surface.

So as you were just wanted to share...