Nelson Rideouts - Where next?

[NordieBoy]

Anyone interested??? Anyone .
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-214984556.htm

$2500!

That's a bit steep for an old clunker like that :whistle:

Wonder how long 'till Padmei sees it and starts drooling :yes:

[Willdat?]

Damn no trademe at work! What is it?! Someone cut and paste for me pretty please?!

[NordieBoy]

Damn no trademe at work! What is it?! Someone cut and paste for me pretty please?!

Ha Ha!

[Willdat?]

Phwoar a Tenere, that looks to be a mighty big tank, i've heard stories of a 27L unbaffled being a bit of a handful in emergency braking....is that tank size even vaguely true?!

[warewolf]

i've heard stories of a 27L unbaffled being a bit of a handful in emergency braking....is that tank size even vaguely true?!Can't see why not. Adventure tanks go up to 50L and beyond. Standard on my 640A is 25.5, was 28L on earlier bikes. The nice thing about it is there's no noticeable slosh due to the design; radiator vent holes help to baffle it, plus the cross-section is thin as it wraps around the frame/carb/engine and the weight sits low. Even without hard braking, TA's big tank on the DR650 would unsettle the front tipping in to almost every corner :crazy:

[Woodman]

$2500!

That's a bit steep for an old clunker like that :whistle:

Wonder how long 'till Padmei sees it and starts drooling :yes:

Thought it was pretty good really, have always had a soft spot for them myself.


Can't see why not. Adventure tanks go up to 50L and beyond. Standard on my 640A is 25.5, was 28L on earlier bikes. The nice thing about it is there's no noticeable slosh due to the design; radiator vent holes help to baffle it, plus the cross-section is thin as it wraps around the frame/carb/engine and the weight sits low. Even without hard braking, TA's big tank on the DR650 would unsettle the front tipping in to almost every corner :crazy:

You can always get that foam stuff to stop the sloshing. Can't remember wot its called but am pretty sure I sell it.

[junkmanjoe]

whats that foam jobby your talking about for the fuel tanks.

[NordieBoy]

You can always get that foam stuff to stop the sloshing. Can't remember wot its called but am pretty sure I sell it.

Anti-slosh foam?

[junkmanjoe]

what is it like a foam block or other.

[Ally67]

Ha Ha!

I'm surprised theres no comment from padmei yet.
Either he's drowned in drool or it's to pink.:whistle:
Look better with different decals on the tank.
I have a spare side cover that will fit if you buy it padmei.;)
Do yous think JATZ would notice it in the garage if I parked it real close to mine:laugh::clap:

[Woodman]

whats that foam jobby your talking about for the fuel tanks.

Am working tomorrow and will look into it for you and get back to ya.

[Paladin]

You lot better get out there ridin - 20 days til we take over down there!!!!

;)


(Just kiddin! Lookin forward to meetin as many of yous as poss!)

:woohoo:

Joe and I are comin in on the 2.25am sailing from Welly on the Thursday 21st if anyone is about during the day and fancies a meet up on Thursday! We're goin for an extra day of exploring while the pansies don't arrive til Thursday nite - some lame excuse like they have jobs or something!
:whocares:

[Willdat?]

I wish I had to worry about anti slosh foam...

[NordieBoy]

Do yous think JATZ would notice it in the garage if I parked it real close to mine:laugh::clap:

You going for a breeding pair?

[JATZ]

You going for a breeding pair?

She better f**in not be :angry2:

[Woodman]

:bash:aagghh shit just remembered I forgot to look into the anti slosh foam for Joe:argh:

[junkmanjoe]

OHH :argh: Ya dumb ass....., i looked it up on the computer thingy, its looks like blocks of foam, ya just chuck it in the tank....:crazy:

thats sound right.

[Woodman]

OHH :argh: Ya dumb ass....., i looked it up on the computer thingy, its looks like blocks of foam, ya just chuck it in the tank....:crazy:

thats sound right.

yea thats it.

[junkmanjoe]

so how that ment to work

[Woodman]

so how that ment to work

I only sell the stuff (I think) don't know how it works.

[NordieBoy]

It's more of a nylon/plastic mesh than a foam.
Doesn't degrade in petrol.
Planes use it to reduce slosh.

It can make your bike feel a whole lot lighter as there's no slosh type momentum in corners/cornering.

[Underground]

Anyone out and about tomorrow ? I've got an appointment in NN at 10am so am going in via Maungatapu and home the same route early arvo :yes:

[Paladin]

It's more of a nylon/plastic mesh than a foam.
Doesn't degrade in petrol.
Planes use it to reduce slosh.

It can make your bike feel a whole lot lighter as there's no slosh type momentum in corners/cornering.

If its nylon/mesh and not foam, am I right in thinking that there is minimal loss of fuel capacity then?

[junkmanjoe]

what you worried about that for you only got a 12L tank....
Dave mate....

[Woodman]

If its nylon/mesh and not foam, am I right in thinking that there is minimal loss of fuel capacity then?

I think about 1%ish loss of fuel.
I have only ever once been a victim of slosh, but it would be interesting to see what actual difference it makes
may have to do a bit of product testing.

[junkmanjoe]

maybe we could chuck some in the safari and see what happens.....

[Paladin]

what you worried about that for you only got a 12L tank....
Dave mate....

Not worried about me, I don't farkin need it in my piddly tank - was thinking of you mate!

:hug:

[NordieBoy]

What you do is cut it into 3cm blocks and drop them into the tank.

[topo]

can anyone tell me if Korere-tophouse road from Kikiwa to SH6 is sealed or not? trying to plan a loop minimising any sealed roads.

[warewolf]

Yes, it's sealed... it's the main connection from Nelson to St Arnaud & the Rainbow skifield.

Tophouse Rd, connecting those two roads, is unsealed.

[topo]

I think you're thinking of Kerr Hill Rd which is the main rd back to nelson from Kikiwa, Tophouse-korere rd tees off just down from the substation at Kikiwa. (according to google maps).

[JATZ]

I think you're thinking of Kerr Hill Rd which is the main rd back to nelson from Kikiwa, Tophouse-korere rd tees off just down from the substation at Kikiwa. (according to google maps).


Fraid not Topo the Korere/Tophouse road is all seal, didn't used to be about 15 yrs ago but it is now, some good straights at the Korere end if thats your thing

[warewolf]

Sorry, getting my SHs mixed up.

Korere-Tophouse Rd is sealed from SH63 to Kikiwa at the junction of Kerrs Hill Rd, which connects it to Golden Downs (at Valley & Stock Rds).

Not absolutely sure, but I think the stretch you're after is sealed. Definitely is, if that is the one that while heading south is a surprise really sharp TR at the bottom of some hilly twisties - like a 135 degree turn. If it is the one I'm thinking of, it is a great road on a fast :scooter: with no :Police:.

(I found this (http://www.zoomin.co.nz/map/nz/tasman/kikiwa/korere-tophouse+road/2323/)via google.)

[Willdat?]

Took my DRZ400 SM for its first warrant today, 2200km, and failed...on a low beam that dips to the right instead of the left. Apparently Suzuki will fix for free, but it kinda explains why they were cheap last year, cancelled european order?

[Woodman]

Took my DRZ400 SM for its first warrant today, 2200km, and failed...on a low beam that dips to the right instead of the left. Apparently Suzuki will fix for free, but it kinda explains why they were cheap last year, cancelled european order?

Gotta wonder how it got its first warrant??

[topo]

Hi all, looks like Javahead and jezza will be down next weekend to give the safari bike a good run:woohoo:. At this stage we will be having pizza/drinks at the "Tap" in mapua on the friday night if anyone wants to catch up and talk bikes etc.

The guys get into picton around 5.30pm so should be in mapua around 7.30ish, possibly the best chance you'll have to check out a "real rally(e)" bike in the flesh:drool:.

Topo

[CrazyFrog]

Hi all, looks like Javahead and jezza will be down next weekend to give the safari bike a good run:woohoo:. At this stage we will be having pizza/drinks at the "Tap" in mapua on the friday night if anyone wants to catch up and talk bikes etc.

The guys get into picton around 5.30pm so should be in mapua around 7.30ish, possibly the best chance you'll have to check out a "real rally(e)" bike in the flesh:drool:.

Topo

Mmmmmm, rally bike, pizza and beer, mmmmmmm:drool:. Count me in.
Where are the boys trialling the 530 Rally? Somewhere sandy per chance?

[Willdat?]

Yus! Fran spotted a 110/90-17 front Pirelli MT60 on trademe for me, I'll be able to join in at last!

[cobber]

Fraid not Topo the Korere/Tophouse road is all seal, didn't used to be about 15 yrs ago but it is now, some good straights at the Korere end if thats your thing

Hey mr jatz, I have just clicked to who Ive been waving to on the Triumph as we pass going to work in the mornings,what have you done to the BIG ?. my dr clocked all the sevens as I arrived home this evening.
I recon it is just about time to fit the little fairing back on the dr for the winter commute.

[NordieBoy]

I recon it is just about time to fit the little fairing back on the dr for the winter commute.

It's also about time we finished off the other side of the Cob ride too.

[JATZ]

Hey mr jatz, I have just clicked to who Ive been waving to on the Triumph as we pass going to work in the mornings,what have you done to the BIG ?. my dr clocked all the sevens as I arrived home this evening.
I recon it is just about time to fit the little fairing back on the dr for the winter commute.

Wondered if you realized who it was on the Triumph, Bigs sitting in the shed, waiting for a new rear rim.
Almost time for the fairing ? Heated grips get swithched on as soon as the bikes started in the morning so they're warm when I start riding.
Whens the next ride ?

[CrazyFrog]

Yus! Fran spotted a 110/90-17 front Pirelli MT60 on trademe for me, I'll be able to join in at last!

Good to see you're getting some ADV rubber...just watch those MT60's in the wet, very twitchy from past experience.

[Woodman]

Hey mr jatz, I have just clicked to who Ive been waving to on the Triumph as we pass going to work in the mornings,what have you done to the BIG ?. my dr clocked all the sevens as I arrived home this evening.
I recon it is just about time to fit the little fairing back on the dr for the winter commute.

jeez rog you clock up the k's


It's also about time we finished off the other side of the Cob ride too.

mmm Cobb, never been up there, been asked often enuff but never convenient. Got a new rear tyre I wanna test before reefton ride.


Wondered if you realized who it was on the Triumph, Bigs sitting in the shed, waiting for a new rear rim.
Almost time for the fairing ? Heated grips get swithched on as soon as the bikes started in the morning so they're warm when I start riding.
Whens the next ride ?

What happened to the previous rim?

[JATZ]

jeez rog you clock up the k's



mmm Cobb, never been up there, been asked often enuff but never convenient. Got a new rear tyre I wanna test before reefton ride.



What happened to the previous rim?

Got bent and it's too heavy duty to straighten,or they just didn't have a hammer big enough, I'll bring it home and play with it, bit of heat, bit of a nudge with the big hammer.
I'd be a starter for a gallop up the cobb

[junkmanjoe]

hi woodman.
whats a pack of the gas tank sponge worth.

[Woodman]

hi woodman.
whats a pack of the gas tank sponge worth.

Sorry mate , never got a chance to look, had too many away this week and and had to do some work myself, and aren't back in till friday as workin in Blenheim next week, and no laptop etc.
Shit i think I just used up chapter one of the excuse manual.

[junkmanjoe]

oh now worries mate.
when ya get a chance.

[Underground]

Hi all, looks like Javahead and jezza will be down next weekend to give the safari bike a good run:woohoo:. At this stage we will be having pizza/drinks at the "Tap" in mapua on the friday night if anyone wants to catch up and talk bikes etc.

The guys get into picton around 5.30pm so should be in mapua around 7.30ish, possibly the best chance you'll have to check out a "real rally(e)" bike in the flesh:drool:.

Topo

mmm beer ,pizza ,bikes ,crazy safari guys ,I'll see if I can make it .
Got a meeting in ChCh on thurs night but we're riding back probably via Maruia saddle (I love that road) on fri arvo .
Looking forward to seeing this machine and winding up the safari participants

[Willdat?]

And Fran's got the rear that I need...typical! Went over to Takaka today to pick up the spare keys. Not a fan of the shady/damp corners after hearing about Marties spill, got overtaken by another DRZ400SM with a number plate 6 numbers off mine, at least with the adventure rubber I'll have an excuse for taking it easy in the corners.

Is Mr Jatz the Red Triumph? If so I saw him today too!

[MyGSXF]

Fran's got the rear that I need...

:shit: Do I detect a bitof man luuuv a happening here...:blip: & does Mrs Wd know about this...?? :wait:


Is Mr Jatz the Red Triumph? If so I saw him today too!

Nope.. Mr Jatz's rear is green.... :whistle:

[JATZ]

:shit: Do I detect a bitof man luuuv a happening here...:blip: & does Mrs Wd know about this...?? :wait:



Nope.. Mr Jatz's rear is green.... :whistle:


Ahem..... It's metalic British Racing Green :girlfight:

[Paladin]

Ahem..... It's metalic British Racing Green :girlfight:

Bloody name dropper!

;)

[MyGSXF]

Ahem..... It's metalic British Racing Green :girlfight:

ooohhh.. naughty me for getting it wrong... bad bad girl.. :spanking:
:rolleyes:

:shifty:
:spanking:

[JATZ]

ooohhh.. naughty me for getting it wrong... bad bad girl.. :spanking:
:rolleyes:

:shifty:
:spanking:

:mega: and don't you forget it :yeah:

[junkmanjoe]

HI Chaps.

any you southern lads heard of, Picton Earthworks Ltd,
or seen there machines around.
there based just up road from ferry terminal.
ive a interview there thursday of the invasion ride.

[Ms Topo]

HI Chaps.

any you southern lads heard of, Picton Earthworks Ltd,
or seen there machines around.
there based just up road from ferry terminal.
ive a interview there thursday of the invasion ride.

Yea I know them, what do you need to know??

[Woodman]

HI Chaps.

any you southern lads heard of, Picton Earthworks Ltd,
or seen there machines around.
there based just up road from ferry terminal.
ive a interview there thursday of the invasion ride.

They pretty well thought of in marlborough as far as i can tell. Sold them a bit of gear when I was workin in Blenheim a couple years ago. Am workin there this week so will ask around for ya.

[junkmanjoe]

cheers mate will buy ya a beer in reefton for your trouble.
if ya see any off there gear around take a pic fo us.
junkmanjoe@xtra.co.nz
8 days mate ill be steping on ya soil.....:hug:a warm welcome please.....no kisses just hongies...

[Woodman]

cheers mate will buy ya a beer in reefton for your trouble.
if ya see any off there gear around take a pic fo us.
junkmanjoe@xtra.co.nz
8 days mate ill be steping on ya soil.....:hug:a warm welcome please.....no kisses just hongies...

No worries.

8 days??????

[junkmanjoe]

:Oops: 10 to be correct. sorry.

[Padmei]

Been messing with Gonzo this weekend. beefed up the bracket for the ventura rack (piece of shit thing), wired up the socket for the GPS & attempted to change what assorted sized access bolts there were to hex head.
Any way I had to take the nearly full fuel tank off & shit what a weight. 25kgs of top heaviness...
A couple of side fuel tanks 10litres each molded around the frame would be a brilliant idea I reckon. Use the old one for a mooring somewhere.

[marks]

Been messing with Gonzo this weekend. beefed up the bracket for the ventura rack (piece of shit thing), wired up the socket for the GPS & attempted to change what assorted sized access bolts there were to hex head.
Any way I had to take the nearly full fuel tank off & shit what a weight. 25kgs of top heaviness...
A couple of side fuel tanks 10litres each molded around the frame would be a brilliant idea I reckon. Use the old one for a mooring somewhere.

what would be helpful is to find a way of knowing exactly how much is in that fat tank so you could go on a knarly ride with only x litres confident you weren't going to run out of gas

[Woodman]

Been messing with Gonzo this weekend. beefed up the bracket for the ventura rack (piece of shit thing), wired up the socket for the GPS & attempted to change what assorted sized access bolts there were to hex head.
Any way I had to take the nearly full fuel tank off & shit what a weight. 25kgs of top heaviness...
A couple of side fuel tanks 10litres each molded around the frame would be a brilliant idea I reckon. Use the old one for a mooring somewhere.

They heavy aye.

Went for a hoon up central road today to test out the new rear tyre. Found some good tracks up to the left, but was being logged and got a stick stuck in me rear spokkes which then munted the chain guard which I could not remove cos the 10mm spanner was on the bench after fixing mrs woodmans car yesterday:argh: Anyway had to bend it into shape and after a while it stopped making rubbing noises.

After that my toolkit fell off and got tangled round the back wheel and I lost a tyre lever and the special klr plastic toolbox thingy, and unlike padmei try as I might it couldn't be found.

Good ride though and got some airtime:2thumbsup and stayed upright for the whole ride.

[Padmei]

Mate you're a classic:2thumbsup

BTW there is a guy around the corner with a pile of KLR spares under his house. Not sure what's there but lots of stuff but the frame... If anyone's after something I'll PM his cell.

I try now to have the tank only 1/2 full at most for MX type stuff- you know just the usual huge whips & heel clicks over the bars etc:zzzz:

[Woodman]

I filmed the airtime and will u tube it when I get back

Nordie will be up central looking for the toolkit to build his klr, and he is not to use that guys klr bits that are under his house.

Interested to see wot the guy has under his house, maybe we could compare bits.

[NordieBoy]

Interested to see wot the guy has under his house, maybe we could compare bits.

Maybe they're your bits.

You have a stalker...

[Padmei]

Maybe they're your bits.

:rofl::rofl::rofl::killingme:killingme

[JATZ]

Been messing with Gonzo this weekend. beefed up the bracket for the ventura rack (piece of shit thing), wired up the socket for the GPS & attempted to change what assorted sized access bolts there were to hex head.
Any way I had to take the nearly full fuel tank off & shit what a weight. 25kgs of top heaviness...
A couple of side fuel tanks 10litres each molded around the frame would be a brilliant idea I reckon. Use the old one for a mooring somewhere.

I think the specific gravity of petrol is about .86, which makes it .86 of a kilo per liter.
I could be wrong though, it has happened once before :bleh:

[Padmei]

I think the specific gravity of petrol is about .86, which makes it .86 of a kilo per liter.
I could be wrong though, it has happened once before :bleh:

Sorry Jatz I got it wrong. Does this mean you get to drop my bike this time?

[JATZ]

Sorry Jatz I got it wrong. Does this mean you get to drop my bike this time?

It would be my pleasure :woohoo:

[warewolf]

I think the specific gravity of petrol is about .86, which makes it .86 of a kilo per liter.
I could be wrong though, it has happened once before :bleh:0.737 last time I measured it. :shutup:

[warewolf]

Quite nice sunset tonight up top of Linton Hill. The firebreak route up is pretty damn cool :scooter: Will definitely have to do some more exploring in there, much has changed since I was there last.

Saw something unusual on the Maungatapu Tk, between the Maitai Rd and the caretakers: a quad parked nose-down arse-up bottom-forward, leaned up against the bank. The things you see when you don't have a camera.

Some roadworks just this side of the first ford, looks like it could become sloppy greasy mud. Went up to the saddle & back, looked really slippery with the rains just gone, but wasn't. Could be due to the rear T63 at 22psi rather than 25. Or the improved shock action now I've got rid of the lowering links.

Reckon we should do a night ride to the Clansman at Havelock, via the big M.

[NordieBoy]

Quite nice sunset tonight up top of Linton Hill. The firebreak route up is pretty damn cool :scooter: Will definitely have to do some more exploring in there, much has changed since I was there last.

Saw something unusual on the Maungatapu Tk, between the Maitai Rd and the caretakers: a quad parked nose-down arse-up bottom-forward, leaned up against the bank. The things you see when you don't have a camera.

Some roadworks just this side of the first ford, looks like it could become sloppy greasy mud. Went up to the saddle & back, looked really slippery with the rains just gone, but wasn't. Could be due to the rear T63 at 22psi rather than 25. Or the improved shock action now I've got rid of the lowering links.

Reckon we should do a night ride to the Clansman at Havelock, via the big M.

That's why I've always got some sort of camera with me.

[NordieBoy]

Better late than never...
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[Paladin]

Better late than never...


Well worth the wait Fran - FANTASTIC!!!!

Ok if any on the Invasion Ride weren't excited, they damn well should be now - can't wait to be ridin in the awesomness of the SI!!!!!!!!

:woohoo:

[MyGSXF]

Better late than never...

OMG.. Big Pig... great soundtrack... :Punk: geez.. haven't heard that since..ooohhh... 1980 something..... :rolleyes:

WICKED vid Fran!!!!!! :2thumbsup

gaddammit.. I wanna adv bike................. :crybaby:

[Padmei]

You're a wizard Fran well done. Big pig- I remember the video of them wearing slaughter house aprons.

[NordieBoy]

OMG.. Big Pig... great soundtrack... :Punk: geez.. haven't heard that since..ooohhh... 1980 something..... :rolleyes:

Other than being the right length I thought it was appropriate due to one of the things I didn't get a photo of...

It smelled a bit though...

[Padmei]

damn you Nordie I'm gonna have that song in my head now all day:crybaby:

[Paladin]

........

gaddammit.. I wanna adv bike................. :crybaby:


Well freekin BUY ONE THEN!!!!!!!!!!

There's plenty of cheap DR250's etc about if you're gonna keep the GSXF!

:shutup:

[Box'a'bits]

Well worth the wait Fran - FANTASTIC!!!!

Ok if any on the Invasion Ride weren't excited, they damn well should be now - can't wait to be ridin in the awesomness of the SI!!!!!!!!

:woohoo:

Mate.......Cannot wait to get down there. Bloody awesome slideshow. And agree that the soundtrack added a certain something :rockon:

[Paladin]

Mate.......Cannot wait to get down there. Bloody awesome slideshow. And agree that the soundtrack added a certain something :rockon:

You're as excited as I am then!

COOOOOOOL!!!!

:banana:

[NordieBoy]

It's a good thing you'll only be going up the other side of the Wairau and looking over at Mt Pat then. Imagine the overload if you actually rode up there :buggerd:

[Paladin]

It's a good thing you'll only be going up the other side of the Wairau and looking over at Mt Pat then. Imagine the overload if you actually rode up there :buggerd:

Yeah I'd probably get over excited and break more bones!

:calm:

[Willdat?]

So that 110/90-17 MT60 showed up today...turns out it's a rear tyre, will that be a problem? And if not does anyone mind showing me how to switch it in exchange for:apint: or three? Of course I'd be the one doing it...just a point in the right direction would be great.

I've been told that there's no way it will fit my 3.5" (I think) front

Opinion?

"If in exceptional cases a rear tyre is used as a front tyre the tyre must be mounted against the running direction arrow."
http://www.moto-tyres.co.uk/seitenwandbeschriftungen.html

Does that mean I can fit the rear tyre to the front?

[NordieBoy]

Bugger.
Put it on and see how it handles.

Grippy knobblish fronts on motards are always a compromise.

I may have a 3/4 worn MT60 front somewhere.

[warewolf]

"If in exceptional cases a rear tyre is used as a front tyre the tyre must be mounted against the running direction arrow."
http://www.moto-tyres.co.uk/seitenwandbeschriftungen.html

Does that mean I can fit the rear tyre to the front?That's correct. The direction arrows are not just for the tread design but the carcass and bead. (The biggest loads on the front are under brakes, at the rear under acceleration.)

As for the size, try asking in the Motards (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=101) forum, maybe someone's been there done that?

[CrazyFrog]

That's correct. The direction arrows are not just for the tread design but the carcass and bead. (The biggest loads on the front are under brakes, at the rear under acceleration.)

I agree with Warewolf here, it is totally do-able, but be aware that the nice folk at VTNZ may ping you for this when you have to renew your WOF.
If the directional arrow is going the opposite direction to wheel rotation, they can say the tyre is incorrectly fitted.

[Willdat?]

Ah yes...I suppose I will still have the factory tyre in reserve if I need it, and with 1 year between warrants it shouldn't be too bad...provided I get the hang of changing it.

Actually this has got me thinking, this could quite easily be grounds for insurance not to pay out if I did hit something?

[warewolf]

I think (but don't know) that reversed on the opposite rim is acceptable (per the stuff you found, Will, possibly even required) but reversed on the same rim is less clear-cut.

[Willdat?]

I'm thinking I might just take it to a bike shop, cycletreads I suppose...

[topo]

Just a quick reminder that Javahead and JezzaNZ will be in mapua at the "tap" with Java's rallye bike from 7.30ish tonight if anyone wants a look at an Aust safari bike in the making (and beer/pizza).

[JATZ]

Just a quick reminder that Javahead and JezzaNZ will be in mapua at the "tap" with Java's rallye bike from 7.30ish tonight if anyone wants a look at an Aust safari bike in the making (and beer/pizza).

Would like to topo but, same story as last night. dunno why I do it to myself.


Aaaaaand while I 'm here. Tried to get another rear rim for the DR, but the bike shop couldn't find a 17x2.5 36 hole, could I use a 17x2.75 or similar or does anyone have a 2.5

[marks]

a question for you nelsonites

we are planning to go to the porika via the Wairau valley which I hate with a passion.

How much longer would it take to go via the mangatapu?

what sort of ride time do you think it would give us if we did the following:
Picton
Nelson via Mangatapu
Porika
Breaburn
Murchison
Maruia saddle
Springs junction
Reefton

[warewolf]

Don't know about the lot, but you could do it in a day fairly easily.

Picton-Nelson via Qn Charlotte Dr and SH6 is 75 mins. Maungatapu is another 20?mins longer.

Porika is A LOT slower than the tarseal, it usually takes longer than a long thing. Maruia Saddle isn't too much slower, as much of its length is fast, it's shorter, and the gnarly bit is only really the 3km down from the saddle itself. Nelson/Murch/Reefton by the tarseal is only 2.5hrs.

You could speed it up (and save energy) by skipping the Porika; take the tar south to Rotoroa then Braeburn to Murch.

[NordieBoy]

Nelson to St Arnaud is just over 1 hour from Nelson.

[Underground]

a question for you nelsonites

we are planning to go to the porika via the Wairau valley which I hate with a passion.

How much longer would it take to go via the mangatapu?

what sort of ride time do you think it would give us if we did the following:
Picton
Nelson via Mangatapu
Porika
Breaburn
Murchison
Maruia saddle
Springs junction
Reefton

You're starting to get the idea (its an adventure ride after all) nip through Queen Charlotte ,over the Maungatapu (doesnt take long if you keep punting along) meet the NN lot and play the rest of the day by ear .
Nothing wrong with a night ride into Reefton, its easy to find in the dark cause they were the first town to get electric light

[cobber]

Wondered if you realized who it was on the Triumph, Bigs sitting in the shed, waiting for a new rear rim.
Almost time for the fairing ? Heated grips get swithched on as soon as the bikes started in the morning so they're warm when I start riding.
Whens the next ride ?

Sorry about the timedelay ,just dont seem to get the time during the week to be on here.
I keen to go up the Cobb again soon, when the guys have their Reefton weekend over ,I bent my Dr front rim [ in a creek crossing] a couple of years ago and sent it up to Hamco in Palmerston North who did a nice job at a reasonable cost .
Hey Fran thats not a bad Photo of my Indian on the ambo ride , it was a good day even though Im not a fan of riding in groups like that , to many to close together for my liking

[Woodman]

a question for you nelsonites

we are planning to go to the porika via the Wairau valley which I hate with a passion.

How much longer would it take to go via the mangatapu?

what sort of ride time do you think it would give us if we did the following:
Picton
Nelson via Mangatapu
Porika
Breaburn
Murchison
Maruia saddle
Springs junction
Reefton

very do-able, I did from here (Richmond) to Reefton via Pigeon valley, Sunday creek, Dry weather Porika, Braeburn maruia, Westbank in 4.5 hours exactly. so if you add 2-2.5 hours onto that for the Picton to nelson its a long but good day, and if you miss the pigeon valley dry weather route take about an hour off.
I am not used to riding in groups so it could be a different kettle of fish than solo.

[junkmanjoe]

would have to take in to count, new roads for some riders, so travel times will be slower.
weather. trying to find places in a strange town in the dark is a bitch...

as all off us i want to ride as much as possable.

but as on the KCR arriving at a motorcamp in the dark, that sucked a bit.
thats my thoughts.

carry on...:bleh:

[NordieBoy]

Nothing wrong with a night ride into Reefton, its easy to find in the dark cause they were the first town to get electric light

And we won't be putting up tents...

[JATZ]

a question for you nelsonites

we are planning to go to the porika via the Wairau valley which I hate with a passion.

How much longer would it take to go via the mangatapu?

what sort of ride time do you think it would give us if we did the following:
Picton
Nelson via Mangatapu
Porika
Breaburn
Murchison
Maruia saddle
Springs junction
Reefton

Sounds like a betterer plan, this way you still do the Maungatap and some other roads.Porika can be done on the way back to the ferry on sunday, or missed if time's short
Aaaand you can pop into cafe Nordie for a brew :bleh:

[marks]

would have to take in to count, new roads for some riders, so travel times will be slower.
weather. trying to find places in a strange town in the dark is a bitch...

as all off us i want to ride as much as possable.

but as on the KCR arriving at a motorcamp in the dark, that sucked a bit.
thats my thoughts.

carry on...:bleh:

I think Joe has some valid points

In the interests of those who don't know the area well its most probably sensible to leave the Nelson stuff till Sunday (if time permits).

And it is a bastard getting into a new town late and finding there is no
dinner available.

Thanks for the input guys

Hopefully see you all at St Arnaud around 10-10.30

[cobber]

very do-able, I did from here (Richmond) to Reefton via Pigeon valley, Sunday creek, Dry weather Porika, Braeburn maruia, Westbank in 4.5 hours exactly. so if you add 2-2.5 hours onto that for the Picton to nelson its a long but good day, and if you miss the pigeon valley dry weather route take about an hour off.
I am not used to riding in groups so it could be a different kettle of fish than solo.

Nige, I just had a look at a long range forecast and it is looking really good for next weekend so you will have a stunning ride and hopefully the creeks are low.

[Woodman]

Nige, I just had a look at a long range forecast and it is looking really good for next weekend so you will have a stunning ride and hopefully the creeks are low.

Cheers, that bloody good news, now do I take me new rainsuit or leave it at home??
Have done the tee mod on the klr so am looking forward to trying to drown the beast.

[Woodman]

I think Joe has some valid points

In the interests of those who don't know the area well its most probably sensible to leave the Nelson stuff till Sunday (if time permits).

And it is a bastard getting into a new town late and finding there is no
dinner available.

Thanks for the input guys

Hopefully see you all at St Arnaud around 10-10.30

Ok so that is sorted, so nelson guys what are our plans?
My suggestion is tomeet somewhere in Richmond, not Mobil cos of the roadworks but maybe elsewhere. What time depends on the route we take.

[warewolf]

Hey Fran thats not a bad Photo of my Indian on the ambo ride , it was a good day even though Im not a fan of riding in groups like that , to many to close together for my likingI don't count that as a 'ride' but rather 'parade'. Only do it for charities...

[NordieBoy]

Hey Fran thats not a bad Photo of my Indian on the ambo ride , it was a good day even though Im not a fan of riding in groups like that , to many to close together for my liking

I'm not a fan either. That's why I didn't ride with all you lot :D

[warewolf]

Sounds like the club trail ride on the weekend was a mud-fest. Trail bikes sideways on the flat straight bits, bikes resting everywhere on the first decent hill. They shut the track and took an hour to get all the bikes back to the pits.

Glad I didn't take the 640A out there!! Wasn't even going to consider it without adding a fresh set of mud tyres and rim locks. Even then it sounds like it would have been nearly hopeless.

[Woodman]

Sounds like the club trail ride on the weekend was a mud-fest. Trail bikes sideways on the flat straight bits, bikes resting everywhere on the first decent hill. They shut the track and took an hour to get all the bikes back to the pits.

Glad I didn't take the 640A out there!! Wasn't even going to consider it without adding a fresh set of mud tyres and rim locks. Even then it sounds like it would have been nearly hopeless.

they ended up running it in reverse (the track not the bikes padmei):niceone:

[CrazyFrog]

Quite nice sunset tonight up top of Linton Hill. The firebreak route up is pretty damn cool :scooter: Will definitely have to do some more exploring in there, much has changed since I was there last..

Yeah, nice sunrise from up there too. Headed out at 6.30am for a chilly blast in the hills, lots of frost in the Maitai Valley, and all the way up Linton Hill. Note to self... even knobblies suck on frozen ground, where has my traction gone! No frost up on the tops, so had enjoyable ride thru Teal Saddle to Whangamoas, then decided to nip out to Hori Bay. Spectacular views from up there, nice morning light but forgot my camera....doh! Ah well, next time...

[JATZ]

Good to see ya enjoying y'self . Went to big river and Gannons rd today, should've been here.These norfislanders are a little strange though

[warewolf]

Headed out at 6.30am for a chilly blast in the hills,We need to synchronise watches! :laugh: I nearly got out there this morning.

Went for a squirt late today, up Linton Hill firebreak and revisiting some tracks along the ridge to Teal Saddle. The initial climb was quite greasy so I was hesitant to go down a few of the steep hills, by myself running out of daylight, not knowing if they were dead ends. Worked around to the bottom of some to approach from the easy end, took a second look at others and went down anyway. :eek:

There's surprising amounts of good technical riding in there, steep hills etc, especially when recent rain reduces traction substantially.

Google Earth track log (kmz file) attached.

[cobber]

Yeah, nice sunrise from up there too. Headed out at 6.30am for a chilly blast in the hills, lots of frost in the Maitai Valley, and all the way up Linton Hill. Note to self... even knobblies suck on frozen ground, where has my traction gone! No frost up on the tops, so had enjoyable ride thru Teal Saddle to Whangamoas, then decided to nip out to Hori Bay. Spectacular views from up there, nice morning light but forgot my camera....doh! Ah well, next time...

Is the Hori bay road open again? or closed only if you get caught, quite a cool ride out that way from memory but alwaysseemed to be closed for logging.

[CrazyFrog]

Yes, Hori Bay Rd opened again in March. The logging ops have finished up there for now, so access open. Looks very different up on the tops, but views are just amazing now.
I wonder when/if they'd ever start subdividing up there? Put me on the waiting list for one of those prime real estate sections! I think water could be an issue up there tho, would need to put in some decent rainwater tanks.

[Willdat?]

Whoop, finally got a bike that can get dirty, a smokey as anything 1988 DR250 SH, (any idea what the H means?). Has a motard complete front wheel, AND the crucial 21" front. Pick it up tonight, anyone keen to buy my DRZ400 Super Motard? Will be on trademe tonight...tempting to do the $1 reserve thing...

[warewolf]

any idea what the H means?Well done that man! :clap:

H might indicate the year, there is a chart somewhere, try google.

[Willdat?]

I think H refers to the fact it's a 1988 model...anyway it's not mine yet as went to pick it up last night and wouldn't start :( he's going to try and fix it in the next couple of days so hopefully!

[marks]

morning Ladies

its likely the three musketeers will be at the beginning of the Managatapu at about 1pm today

any of you Nelson fagots are welcome to join us

txt me on 027 4499115

[Padmei]

Saw JMJ cruising slowly past our place this morning so must have been lost or sick of the jardine.

[Paladin]

Saw JMJ cruising slowly past our place this morning so must have been lost or sick of the jardine.

Haha, yeah Marks jardine can is bloody loud! When I followed him out from the New Creek Rd track I had to keep backing off from behind him as once you get too close that damn thing reverberates in your ears somethin chronic! Was interesting as normally I don't get to ride that close to Mark as he has usually zoomed off at the front - not a place I'm normally resident LOL!

:laugh:

[NordieBoy]

Went through the Maungatapu about 1:30pm today and left Pelorus about 2:10 and saw noone :(

Apart from some a pair of battered bikes heading over the Wangamoas by the Hira shop.

Transalp with screen damage?

[junkmanjoe]

Saw JMJ cruising slowly past our place this morning so must have been lost or sick of the jardine.

i got lost finding the job interview this morn, only to be turned away again....come back in 2-3 months...
so i got a early sailing and headed for picton.
im just to over quilifed to work in south island.

[marks]

Went through the Maungatapu about 1:30pm today and left Pelorus about 2:10 and saw noone :(

Apart from some a pair of battered bikes heading over the Wangamoas by the Hira shop.

Transalp with screen damage?

sorry about that - would have been fun to do the Maungatapu with you

we had a bit of an incident in the Wairoa Gorge Rd (I thought I saw a sign saying 'Old Glen Rd'?) that required a 4wd with a big strop to drag a certain transalp from a culvert.

gory photos tomorrow

[junkmanjoe]

lucky i bailed early then....

[XF650]

Whoop, finally got a bike that can get dirty, a smokey as anything 1988 DR250 SH, (any idea what the H means?). Has a motard complete front wheel, AND the crucial 21" front. Pick it up tonight, anyone keen to buy my DRZ400 Super Motard? Will be on trademe tonight...tempting to do the $1 reserve thing...

"H" might mean "Height" - some import DR250's from that era had a knob on the bars that adj height via the shocks.

[warewolf]

Not much of a track in some parts up high...
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20090329%20Linton%20Hill%20to%20Whangamoa%20Saddle/slides/20090329-133134.jpg
I stumbled upon that the other night - was looking for that 'trig' track just by blundering about - right as dusk turned to dark... was already past my 'time and light' window, but kept going. :doh: Decided not to push through this bit, had been on reserve for too long already. Backed out of it after a second half-arsed attempt, turned round and saw the trig... ah! Ding! Lightbulb moment. :sunny:

Managed to get back to the gate with 2mins to spare, thought I'd have 30. :shit: Probably shouldn't have done all the sidetracks on the way back, but hey, that's what riding's about. :yes:

Found some more neat tracks, and attempted the steep one between Sharlands Rd and the gun club. Made it up on the second attempt, with about half a dozen stalls and restarts. Would have done better on that try, but on the first failed run some gorse had knocked the fuel tap to off without me noticing, so ran out of go juice about half-way up. :shutup: That particular track makes an EXCELLENT training are with lots of line selection choice. Plenty of rock steps in amongst the loose gravel and ruts. The bike was alternating between wheel spin and trying to flip when it found grip so clutch, balance and throttle control all get a workout.

Man there is a heap of good riding in there at the moment, the Central road area is kinda loamy, unlike a lot of the Sharlands road stuff which seems to be all rock.

[NordieBoy]

No markings/number on that trig.

Well no markings other than all the bullet holes...

[Padmei]

I'm gonna head out there in the weekend to boogie around. Any one want to come & explore the limits of their bikes handling capabilities?

[warewolf]

Yep, I'd be up for that, just will have to arrange time that suits Meri.

[thommo77]

Have a few days off work this week, so decided to head over the Maunga about 11.00am. Not a great idea on the morning of a -9 degree grass frost!
Most of the roads were covered in frost by the golf club and the bridges were white with ice.
Anyway, battled on up to the start of the track at all was going pretty well until I got to that huge rutted clay area near the summit. That's where the fun began...................:cold:
Now, trying to pick a good line at with momentum is tricky on that wet clay at the best of times. However, when the water running off has turned to sheets of ice, well...:(
As you'd guess, the front slid out, as did the rear when I gave it a bit of gas to try and straighten/keep going forward!
End result = broken front brake lever and bent rear brake pedal. Took me about 10 mins to get the thing up and turned back down because I had no grip with my boots on the ice!:sweatdrop
Turned around and headed back to town with both my bike and my pride a little the worse for wear.....memo to myself : don't attempt again in a heavy frost!:angry2:

[thommo77]

I stumbled upon that the other night - was looking for that 'trig' track just by blundering about - right as dusk turned to dark... was already past my 'time and light' window, but kept going. :doh: Decided not to push through this bit, had been on reserve for too long already. Backed out of it after a second half-arsed attempt, turned round and saw the trig... ah! Ding! Lightbulb moment. :sunny:

Managed to get back to the gate with 2mins to spare, thought I'd have 30. :shit: Probably shouldn't have done all the sidetracks on the way back, but hey, that's what riding's about. :yes:

Found some more neat tracks, and attempted the steep one between Sharlands Rd and the gun club. Made it up on the second attempt, with about half a dozen stalls and restarts. Would have done better on that try, but on the first failed run some gorse had knocked the fuel tap to off without me noticing, so ran out of go juice about half-way up. :shutup: That particular track makes an EXCELLENT training are with lots of line selection choice. Plenty of rock steps in amongst the loose gravel and ruts. The bike was alternating between wheel spin and trying to flip when it found grip so clutch, balance and throttle control all get a workout.

Man there is a heap of good riding in there at the moment, the Central road area is kinda loamy, unlike a lot of the Sharlands road stuff which seems to be all rock.

Is that area off-limits during the week?

[Padmei]

Thats no good Thommo. I had a similar experience up top of Maunga heading up to the repeaterer station. slipped sideways - bike lying across the track with the seat facing downhill. ended up having to slide bike downhill on its side to try to get it up with feet slipping on snow & ice. Very tired 10mins later I got it upright & rode on.

Adv riding I spose

Anyway looking at Sat lae morn/ luchtime/early avo if anyone else is keen.

[thommo77]

Would be keen, but Saturdays are out due to footy.
I might take a spin up there tomorrow, but not sure if it's out of bounds during the week?
If not, do I just end up Central Rd and detour at my leisure to find the good 'loamy' stuff? Only reason I ask, is that I haven't been up there for years.

[Woodman]

Thats no good Thommo. I had a similar experience up top of Maunga heading up to the repeaterer station. slipped sideways - bike lying across the track with the seat facing downhill. ended up having to slide bike downhill on its side to try to get it up with feet slipping on snow & ice. Very tired 10mins later I got it upright & rode on.

Adv riding I spose

Anyway looking at Sat lae morn/ luchtime/early avo if anyone else is keen.

Am out this weekend, both days %$#@!*&

[NordieBoy]

Is that area off-limits during the week?

Active logging during the week.

[warewolf]

Is that area off-limits during the week?Yep, total bannage Mon-Fri for all users.


Anyway looking at Sat lae morn/ luchtime/early avo if anyone else is keen.Will let you know, keen but need to arrange a pass.


Would be keen, but Saturdays are out due to footy.Footy... that's some kind of stick and ball sports, innit?


If not, do I just end up Central Rd and detour at my leisure to find the good 'loamy' stuff?Peel off Central Rd to Maitai Face Rd (on your right). Pretty much take any track/firebreak joining on the right hand side. Central/Maitai Face roads run slightly north / downhill of the ridge, the tracks/ firebreaks tend to be on the ridge or slightly south, with frequent connections back to the road. Some are easily doable, some are challenging. That should get you started.

[thommo77]

Cheers,guys.

[thommo77]

Any suggestions where I can waste a couple of hours this arvo (that's not as 'treacherous' as Maunga!)?
Ive never been up to Mt.Arthur way - worth a look?

[CrazyFrog]

Definitely worth a ride today, lovely out there, but avoid the Maitai, I agree, way too icy up there. Mt Arthur access road should be fine.
Or you could try and find my Tag-o-rama spot:yes:

[JATZ]

I'm gonna head out there in the weekend to boogie around. Any one want to come & explore the limits of their bikes handling capabilities?

Where and what time, might bring the CT out to play :yes: :devil2:

[Padmei]

Prob head out Sat late morning after kids soccer around lunchtime. Looking at cruising around sharlands or Central rd & falling over a few times (beats doing it on my driveway)

[warewolf]

Got a mate wanting to come along, he can't get there until after work, 1:30pm. If that is too late, I'll still come out earlier and arrange to meet him somewhere (carpark or up top).

[NordieBoy]

I should be there...

[warewolf]

Meet at Sharlands Rd carpark adjacent Maitai Valley Rd?

Any advances on 1:30pm? What's your afternoon like Padmei, do you need to get out earlier?

[Padmei]

1.30 will be great. I may need a hand to pick the bike back up off me...

Meet at Sharlands carpark down bottom. 1st carpark closest the road so we are all in same place aye?

will bring GPS

[warewolf]

Sweet.

Might even put the tyre pressures back down, she was a bit sketchy playing Tag earlier today at road pressures.

[Woodman]

bastards-working-fuck.

[JATZ]

I'm out........Daughters school ball and I'm the chaufer, gotta clean the truck I borrowed

[Padmei]

I'm out........Daughters school ball and I'm the chaufer, gotta clean the truck I borrowed

you're dropping them off in a truck? bloody hillbillies

[JATZ]

you're dropping them off in a truck? bloody hillbillies

Duuhhhh yup.......just a good ole boy really. Best I could do at short notice

[Padmei]

Had an awesome ride today with Nordie, WW & paul. Did some gnarly climbs &descents - lots of fun. PAul & WW sure can ride - pity tho one of the KTMs couldn't keep it's front wheel on the ground - must have had weight differential problems.

The Dr & KLR kept those Austrians honest with some clever chugging up the step bits. I had to cut it short when my foot peg dropped off. Had a cruise back down the road getting a few odd looks from hardcore MX rats.

My kind of riding:woohoo:

[warewolf]

Ya did the KLR proud. :woohoo:

We found some more steeeeep tracks, revisited some scenic tracks I hadn't done for a while, and discovered a sh!tload more stuff to explore, eventually popping out back at Thomas Rd.

Plenty of hills to be conquered still. I wanna have another good crack at that steep bit at the bottom of the sun-in-your-eyes track; it will need momentum 'cos there's eff-all traction to be had for an adventure bike :sweatdrop

[NordieBoy]

Your KLR must have leprosy man. Things just keep dropping off for no reason :D

[warewolf]

Could be worse, if it had syphilis then important things would drop off...

[NordieBoy]

Then it'd be fcuked.

[Woodman]

Your KLR must have leprosy man. Things just keep dropping off for no reason :D

What fell off? and are the bits still there?

[Padmei]

Hey thats a bit hard Nordie.

The footpegs must have been loose since Reefton as there has been a strnge noise I couldn't work out. Given the big drops it took & having to slide it across the rocks to get it in position I have to say that there's no damage to it. So much for it having "too many plastic bits to break".

I omitted to add that Nordie too can ride his beast. Pisses me off tho that he doesn't drop it.

May have to have another go next wekend. I love it that theres awesome riding 5 mins from home:clap:

[NordieBoy]

Warewolf dropped his though :D

[Woodman]

Nice bashplate Colin:2thumbsup

[Padmei]

Warewolf dropped his though :D

Didn't really help that a KLR & DR were at the top blocking his options.

[NordieBoy]

Didn't really help that a KLR & DR were at the top blocking his options.

I think it helped a lot myself :D

[warewolf]

May have to have another go next wekend. I love it that theres awesome riding 5 mins from home:clap:Too right, and we only found more after you left. :woohoo:


Warewolf dropped his though :DThe chances of that increase with the number of people watching. :pinch:


Nice bashplate Colin:2thumbsupNever seen it from that angle before... you're a trendsetter! Maybe we should do a 'Bashplate-O-Rama' :lol:


Didn't really help that a KLR & DR were at the top blocking his options.Didn't really help that it was too steep & loose to get that far. Believe me, I'd use a KLR or DR for traction if I had to. :2thumbsup

[junkmanjoe]

warewolf will you be starting a new thread.

:Oops:show us ya skid plate:Oops:


JMJ

[NordieBoy]

Up Sharlands Creek with NordieBoy, Padmei, Warewolf and Paul...

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What kind of silly name is "Paul"?

[Padmei]

Up Sharlands Creek with NordieBoy, Padmei, Warewolf and Paul...

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What kind of silly name is "Paul"?

Talk about bashplate shots!

I thinkwe'll have to give him a KB name. Hmmm rides a KTM, likes to wheelie - A LOT, & is a nice guy...



I got it - Hapuka head!


Just managed to watch the rest of it after dinner. Shit it was fun. I think it'd be a bit slipperierer up there after this week. Might be a weekend of maintenance coming up

[junkmanjoe]

thats a great vid.

the tracks never look as bad on film.
but looked like you chaps were haveing a bit of fun.

[warewolf]

Up Sharlands Creek with NordieBoy, Padmei, Warewolf and Paul...
...
What kind of silly name is "Paul"?


I thinkwe'll have to give him a KB name. Hmmm rides a KTM, likes to wheelie - A LOT, & is a nice guy...He's on here, not very often, lurks way more than posts.


Just managed to watch the rest of it after dinner. Shit it was fun. I think it'd be a bit slipperierer up there after this week. Might be a weekend of maintenance coming upBut wait, there's more! ;)

If we can learn where the tracks connect, we can have a play on some of the steeper slipperier stuff when it gets wet - knowing how to get out via the formed roads if required. But Hira never really gets that bad, too rocky, so it will be a matter of finding the few clay hills that get 'orrible. I think we found at least one last Sat.

[Padmei]

Are we gonna bother getting wet & muddy this weekend or just stay home?

[JATZ]

Are we gonna bother getting wet & muddy this weekend or just stay home?

I am :bleh: (getting wet and muddy)

[NordieBoy]

Classic MX in Tadmor on Sunday...
I may be racing and wet and muddy...

[Woodman]

Are we gonna bother getting wet & muddy this weekend or just stay home?

Am keen, Sunday is best for me though.
KLR is evil, KLR must be punished.:Pokey:

[junkmanjoe]

ya could just crash it, that will teach it a lesson..

[Woodman]

ya could just crash it, that will teach it a lesson..

Contrary to popular belief I try to avoid that.

[warewolf]

KLR is evil, KLR must be punished.:Pokey:Just like the liver...

I'd like to get out, Sunday would suit I guess.

[Woodman]

Just like the liver...

I'd like to get out, Sunday would suit I guess.

AM or PM and where?

[warewolf]

Will have to consult with her indoors (not home now) but I'm easy. If not raining, meet at Shardlands car park again, otherwise meet closer to town where there is shelter.

Weather could still be very crappy.

[Woodman]

Will have to consult with her indoors (not home now) but I'm easy. If not raining, meet at Shardlands car park again, otherwise meet closer to town where there is shelter.

Weather could still be very crappy.

No worries, keep in contact and we'll come up with a plan. mmmm mud.

[Padmei]

No worries, keep in contact and we'll come up with a plan. mmmm mud.

Hmmmm mud oh crap:shit:

[Woodman]

Hmmmm mud oh crap:shit:

Softer landing, actually i am not at me best in mud.

[warewolf]

What? You don't crash as often? :Pokey:


There's one way to get better...

[Padmei]

What? You don't crash as often? :Pokey:


There's one way to get better...


Oooooh Burn (said with fake seppo accent)

Sorry I'm getting silly now I'm gonna have to go to bed

[Woodman]

What? You don't crash as often? :Pokey:


There's one way to get better...

I agree its the Babe Ruth theory .


Oooooh Burn (said with fake seppo accent)

Sorry I'm getting silly now I'm gonna have to go to bed

Whats seppo? (probly gonna regret this)

[warewolf]

Whats seppo? (probly gonna regret this)
Seppo
Septic
Septic tank
Yank
yankee
american
citizen of the United States of America

Du-uh! :rolleyes:

[Woodman]

Seppo
Septic
Septic tank
Yank
yankee
american
citizen of the United States of America

Du-uh! :rolleyes:

aaaaaahhhhhhh shoulda guessed really???

[Willdat?]

I get my DR250 tonight! Although currently it's not starting so will spend sometime standing and staring at it over the weekend...

I got some $ off it for this problem (was running one night, first time it had been ridden in months, then wouldn't start the next), which I'm hoping is old fuel related.

If anyone wants to swing by in the weekend to assist with the standing and staring that would be sweet. :clap:

[warewolf]

Snap! :clap:

I've also got a DR250 in the shed that has started but currently doesn't.

[Willdat?]

Well hopefully the lack of other dirt gravel toys will enhance my chances of getting it going within the weekend..the adventure gods should be smiling at the prospect of another convert!

[Woodman]

I get my DR250 tonight! Although currently it's not starting so will spend sometime standing and staring at it over the weekend...

I got some $ off it for this problem (was running one night, first time it had been ridden in months, then wouldn't start the next), which I'm hoping is old fuel related.

If anyone wants to swing by in the weekend to assist with the standing and staring that would be sweet. :clap:

So your the one who got a new bike and caused this rain.

[warewolf]

If anyone wants to swing by in the weekend to assist with the standing and staring that would be sweet. :clap:PM me your number/address, will see if I can stop by at some stage. Dunno that I'll be much help, but you never know.

[Woodman]

Who is interested in a bit of a play in the mud tomorrow,? I think Sharlands was mentioned. PM better for me but could swap me pants shopping around to suit.

[warewolf]

Say 1pm at the Sharlands Rd carpark.

Looks like we have a rain-free window between about 7am and 5pm.

[Padmei]

I'm ssoooooo there lil boobybops:banana:

[Woodman]

I'm ssoooooo there lil boobybops:banana:

1 pm it is then. :niceone:

[topo]

I'm in, got a leave pass n-all:niceone:

[Padmei]

Oh my aching back:weep:

[NordieBoy]

Oh my aching neck :weep:

[Padmei]

Did you have to pick your bike up 15 times out of a mud bath too?

[warewolf]

Oh my aching back:weep:There's a reason we didn't want to haul the KLRs up that snotty rocky slimy goat track after the LC4. Actually there's about 30 of them.

[Padmei]

There's a reason we didn't want to haul the KLRs up that snotty rocky slimy goat track after the LC4. Actually there's about 30 of them.

funny I only saw 2 - Woodmans & mine.... Were they going so fast you thought there were more?

You gotta admit the full twisting half pike back flip on the first off-camber piece of snot must have been worth a few points from the Russian judge:laugh:

[topo]

[QUOTE=You gotta admit the full twisting half pike back flip on the first off-camber piece of snot must have been worth a few points from the Russian judge:laugh:[/QUOTE]


That was the best dismount that i've seen for a very long time:not:

[Woodman]

funny I only saw 2 - Woodmans & mine.... Were they going so fast you thought there were more?

You gotta admit the full twisting half pike back flip on the first off-camber piece of snot must have been worth a few points from the Russian judge:laugh:

I nearly fell off laughing. Actually from where I was it looked like you backflipped over a bank.

Good riding up there, first time in ages that I have had a go in some good mud, especially that real snotty muddy hill near the end.
Also I would like to go on record and say that moi was the only one to stay upright all day.

[Woodman]

There's a reason we didn't want to haul the KLRs up that snotty rocky slimy goat track after the LC4. Actually there's about 30 of them.

Possibly might have made it, but it was bloody slippery.

[topo]

Possibly might have made it, but it was bloody slippery.

That there's FIGHT-N talk, i'll bring the cammera:niceone:

[Woodman]

That there's FIGHT-N talk, i'll bring the cammera:niceone:

Had to mention it cos its usually me that falls, and there actually were no cameras today.

[NordieBoy]

Had to mention it cos its usually me that falls, and there actually were no cameras today.

They were at home with me.
:confused:

I don't have any rear tyres even remotely suitable for mud/clay work.


I've got to get the XR road legaled...

[Woodman]

They were at home with me.
:confused:

I don't have any rear tyres even remotely suitable for mud/clay work.


I've got to get the XR road legaled...

Do you have tyres that are suitable for slimy clay covered rock?


Was the mx on today, cos i heard it got cancelled.

[MyGSXF]

Also I would like to go on record and say that moi was the only one to stay upright all day.

That'd make a change..... :Pokey:

[NordieBoy]

Do you have tyres that are suitable for slimy clay covered rock?


Was the mx on today, cos i heard it got cancelled.

I want to try a trials rear on the XR.


Training day yesterday canceled. MX today canceled. Classic MX today canceled.

[warewolf]

I don't have any rear tyres even remotely suitable for mud/clay work.What makes you think we did? 2.5 - 3.5mm left on a T63 wasn't terribly suitable.

Fun, yes. Suitable, nah :no:

[warewolf]

funny I only saw 2 - Woodmans & mine.... Were they going so fast you thought there were more?That's it alright, motion blur: fall down get up fall down get up fall down get up. No wonder I'm confused.



You gotta admit the full twisting half pike back flip on the first off-camber piece of snot must have been worth a few points from the Russian judge:laugh:I nearly fell off laughing. Actually from where I was it looked like you backflipped over a bank.I missed it, dammit, too busy taking an excursion of my own. But you did well on the boggy clay climb up. :Punk:

Padmei you better watchout for the boi racer laws... sustained loss of traction indeed! :laugh:


I want to try a trials rear on the XR.I wanna try the XR!

[Willdat?]

Sweet my DR250 might have a place...if I ever get it going. Best response was a couple of loud bangs followed by white smoke coming out the exhaust for a couple of minutes.

Oh and the DR-Z is back up for sale <_<

[MyGSXF]

Oh and the DR-Z is back up for sale <_<

Bugger... sorry to hear that Will :(

[Padmei]

Woke up to this this morning - That's Mt Arthur in the distance from the DB1K

Gonna spend the morning in the office doing the paperwork with the occasional gaze out the window
http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/Winterview.jpg

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

[NordieBoy]

Love the Metservice bit this morning...
"4 layers of clothing are recommended to remain comfortable in these conditions."

:D

[cooneyr]

Woke up to this this morning - That's Mt Arthur in the distance from the DB1K...


Gidday Atawhai. I know that scene well and I'll be seeing it this weekend. (My in-laws live about 2km further north)

What are you NN fella's up to on Sat Arvo? Anybody want to have a coffee in town somewhere? I wont have the XTZ up there unfortunatly so cant go riding. Might have to nip off to talk to a man about a dog later in the arvo though :msn-wink::blip:

Cheers R

[Padmei]

You can borrow Gonzo for a blast if you want - if I'm not cleaning it. You won't be insured tho!! Let me know.

Chances are I've prob done work at your outlaws house. 2 ks north would be just past sewerside dr.

[Willdat?]

DRZ is now 2/3 sold...but still in my posession which is good! Should be all paid for on the 20th, So now I've got some $ to spend on the DR250, suppose I should get it going beforeI worry about the cosmetic stuff!

[warewolf]

What are you NN fella's up to on Sat Arvo? Anybody want to have a coffee in town somewhere? I wont have the XTZ up there unfortunatly so cant go riding. Might have to nip off to talk to a man about a dog later in the arvo though :msn-wink::blip:Yeah, stay in touch, sounds like a good idea.

[Padmei]

I had enough of work today so went for a slow cruise up the Maitai & halfway up the Maunga. It was absolutely stunning. There were completely frosted fields I stopped to crunch thru. Would be a great photo for a tag but I didn't have a camera with me.

If you get the chance & want to see another side to Nelson, get a long there in the avo. The best thing was there was no sunstrike tho there was ice on the road hence the slow pace.

Also got to sit on a 990 Erzburg SE thingy today.

[CrazyFrog]

I had enough of work today so went for a slow cruise up the Maitai & halfway up the Maunga. It was absolutely stunning. There were completely frosted fields I stopped to crunch thru. Would be a great photo for a tag but I didn't have a camera with me.

If you get the chance & want to see another side to Nelson, get a long there in the avo. The best thing was there was no sunstrike tho there was ice on the road hence the slow pace.

Also got to sit on a 990 Erzburg SE thingy today.

Yup, Maitai was very frozen this morn too. Bit too scary to crack the throttle open too much.
That 990 SE wouldn't be Lenny boy's would it??? I'm checkin it tomorrow. Will take photos for others to perv at.

[Padmei]

Yup, Maitai was very frozen this morn too. Bit too scary to crack the throttle open too much.
That 990 SE wouldn't be Lenny boy's would it??? I'm checkin it tomorrow. Will take photos for others to perv at.

You got it. Take it for a strop & see how it compares to Ps old one ( He won't let me ride his new one). I'm amazed they didn't sell any more of them - They look horn.

[JATZ]

Just sitting down to watch "The Last Hurrah", picked up the DVD at the bike show in town today, was good to see the actuall bikes on display
anyone else want a look after mygsxf

[MyGSXF]

Just sitting down to watch "The Last Hurrah", picked up the DVD at the bike show in town today, was good to see the actuall bikes on display
anyone else want a look after mygsxf

Bike show was good.. caught up wiv lotsa people :2thumbsup

Quick glance I thought you said "anyone else want 2 look after mygsxf".. :rolleyes: but I'm getting looked after very well thanking you.. :blip:

[Padmei]

What bike show?

[Woodman]

What bike show?

What padmei said.

[cooneyr]

Yeah, stay in touch, sounds like a good idea.

Thanks to the Nelsonians who turned up for the coffee stop. Good to catch up again. By the way the "dog" is now safely tucked away in the shed. Was between 2 and 4 degrees for much of the way down with a high of about 10 degrees and a fair bit of ice between Glen Hope and Murch. Not that I'm complaining or anything - the suffering was worth it :2thumbsup

Cheers R

[Padmei]

Thanks to the Nelsonians who turned up for the coffee stop. Good to catch up again. By the way the "dog" is now safely tucked away in the shed. Was between 2 and 4 degrees for much of the way down with a high of about 10 degrees and a fair bit of ice between Glen Hope and Murch. Not that I'm complaining or anything - the suffering was worth it :2thumbsup

Cheers R

Pics bro pics

[MyGSXF]

What bike show?


What padmei said.

Was at the Mot Rec Centre today.. part of the "Motueka Festival of Lights".. over 50 vintage, classic, trikes, work & road bikes on display. "The Last Hurrah" fella was there with the bikes they used.. they did a 3 month trek from Beijing to Arnehm on 1965 - 650 Panther & a 1954 Norton 600 :2thumbsup

check it out...

http://www.thelasthurrah.co.nz/

Magic day for a ride! :ride::ride::ride:

[Padmei]

Excellent advertising for it. I went into 3 bike shops on Fri & no mention of it anywhere. Oh well it would have upset me knowing I was missing out on something while I was cleaning up:pinch:

[NordieBoy]

Oh damn. Missed it.
I had to be content with taking pics and vids at a 3 hour cross country race.

[warewolf]

"The Last Hurrah" fella was there with the bikes they used.. they did a 3 month trek from Beijing to Arnehm on 1965 - 650 Panther & a 1954 Norton 600 :2thumbsupThey did a roadshow when it was released, did a presentation at the theatre in Nelson (and across the country) and showed the DVD. Amazing stuff. I've got the DVD and the book, if anyone wants to borrow it.

[CrazyFrog]

Police issued a traffic road warning this morn, worst ice in 20 years in Nelson region, due frost build up over last 7 days. More frosts to come as well every day this week.

They said on tv this morn that motorcyclists need to take extreme care, maybe some had spills yesterday. Take care folks.....

[cooneyr]

Police issued a traffic road warning this morn, worst ice in 20 years in Nelson region, due frost build up over last 7 days. More frosts to come as well every day this week.

They said on tv this morn that motorcyclists need to take extreme care, maybe some had spills yesterday. Take care folks.....

I'd agree. As said above the Ice between Glen Hope and the Owen is pretty full on yesterday when I rode down. The road was white from edge to edge except the the wheel tracks which looked like sheet ice. No drops or mishaps but I was doing 50-70kph for most of it. Pleanty of other shaded spots with ice as well.

Take care out there people.

Cheers R

[Padmei]

Some crazy friends went across Takaka hill yesterday & slid all the way around the corners loving it. Me, I'll wait till it thaws out a bit - or choose my route carefully.

BTW went into bike shop I visited on Fri this morn & saw poster for bike show - I wasn't paying enough attention:pinch:

[MyGSXF]

BTW went into bike shop I visited on Fri this morn & saw poster for bike show - I wasn't paying enough attention:pinch:

:doh: ooohhh.. you're such a male... :bleh:

[warewolf]

Perhaps one of the older experienced knowledgeable nelson crew want to help out the young buck? You know mentoring & stuff.


If it happens I'd be very keen to come along and have a watch and learn!:Punk:So... is it time we started having 'shed night'?

Casual congregation at someone's shed, for show'n'tell on the bikes? Bring your bike if you have jobs that need doing that you'd like help with. eg basic tuning & maintenance, tyre changes, anything that needs some borrowed tools. Even just giving the old girl a clean while having a chin wag with the rest of us? Or just come along and ... chill. :laugh:

Bring beer, too, for after the hard work is done. :drinknsin

What say you? Happy to volunteer my time & shed to get things started. Has a heater, and at the moment a massive beer fridge: all the space outside the shed.

[CrazyFrog]

Great idea Colin, but done under goodwill and an unwritten "all care, no liability" clause attached.
Perhaps an idea to start a separate sticky under maintenance section.
This would be a big help for many on the path to self sufficiency, learning the ability to repair or troubleshoot minor problems whether it's in the workshop or on the side of the road. It's always good to learn this stuff as it can save lots of $$ in the long run and most basic maintenance is relatively easy with the right tools. Some guidance on basic tools for each job would be handy as well, and I'm sure the Nelson locals can pool resources to get things started. Good on ya!:2thumbsup

[Padmei]

Yep I'm in for that. I've slowly been building up my bike specific tools & it would be good to pool resources. The no1 thing I want to do is check my valve clearances however do you need to do this cold?

There are a lot of small maintenance issues that are good to get opinions on.

I can share my sparky knowledge - however I have no knowledge of 12vdc :laugh:

The best thing I've bought in the last couple of weeks is a small red seat on wheels with tool tray & drawer underneath from supercheap auto. $35ish - brilliant!

I'd offer my place but my wkshop is the size of a morris minor. it would be a good time to swap dvds books as well. I have a growing pile of kiwirider & TBAM mags I've read that can be lent out.

[JATZ]

So... is it time we started having 'shed night'?

Casual congregation at someone's shed, for show'n'tell on the bikes? Bring your bike if you have jobs that need doing that you'd like help with. eg basic tuning & maintenance, tyre changes, anything that needs some borrowed tools. Even just giving the old girl a clean while having a chin wag with the rest of us? Or just come along and ... chill. :laugh:

Bring beer, too, for after the hard work is done. :drinknsin

What say you? Happy to volunteer my time & shed to get things started. Has a heater, and at the moment a massive beer fridge: all the space outside the shed.

Sounds like a great idea :niceone:
I've got a 750 motor in bits that will need some attention, or I could bring the CT along for folks to practice on :laugh:
Can supply a welder, both arc and mig if required and a plasma cutter too if you've got a compressor :Punk:

[ZK-Awesome]

I could bring my A100 if it hasn't sold (going in the buy-sell next thursday), there's always plenty of things to fix on it!

[warewolf]

Great idea Colin, but done under goodwill and an unwritten "all care, no liability" clause attached.

it would be a good time to swap dvds books as well. I have a growing pile of kiwirider & TBAM mags I've read that can be lent out.Think of it as a social night with some bike tech thrown in...


The no1 thing I want to do is check my valve clearances however do you need to do this cold? Was thinking about that; trailer faggot time, I reckon. I've got a trailer etc but no tow bar.

[warewolf]

Can supply a welder, both arc and mig if required and a plasma cutter too if you've got a compressor :Punk:I don't have a compressor, but do have a couple of small welding jobs that need doing.

[NordieBoy]

I could bring my A100 if it hasn't sold (going in the buy-sell next thursday), there's always plenty of things to fix on it!

How much $$$
Would it last 1000km of gravel riding?

[NordieBoy]

I can supply a plasma clutter.
It's like a plasma cutter but takes up more room on the floor of the shed and dosn't cut.

[Woodman]

Bloody brilliant idea.

padmei , I did my tappets last Sunday and its easy peasy, mind you the shims do not need to be replaced as clearance is in spec, but looking at it it is easy peasy too. hardest part is getting all the shit out of the way.

maybe we could have tyre changing races if anyone has a spare rim and tyre.

We could alternate sheds, mines ok and has a fridge and tea and coffe facilities etc.

[ZK-Awesome]

How much $$$
Would it last 1000km of gravel riding?

$450 ono (I ask for $450 they say $400 I say deal :niceone: )

Its been all good on the seal but you would be a better judge than be about its gravel capabilities. Don't see why it wouldn't. PM me if you're keen.

[CrazyFrog]

Bloody brilliant idea.
Maybe we could have tyre changing races if anyone has a spare rim and tyre.


Yeah, then we can all stand back and admire the number of pinches in the tubes!:laugh:

[Willdat?]

Just changed my first tyre today, I just know that I've pinched it, ah well...

I've got a corolla wagon with a towbar (but no trailer) + the DR250 which will need to be trailered anywhere, happy to pick up bikes that need it if I can steal a trailer?! :clap:

[warewolf]

We could alternate sheds, mines ok and has a fridge and tea and coffe facilities etc.That was the plan.


I've got a corolla wagon with a towbar (but no trailer) + the DR250 which will need to be trailered anywhere, happy to pick up bikes that need it if I can steal a trailer?! :clap:My trailer is there for anyone that wants to use it.