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Padmei

4th September 2009, 20:25

Why don't we just spend the day riding laps around Mapua drinking coffee between laps. Saves wasting energy doing all that superfluous stuff like adventuring...:eek5:

topo

4th September 2009, 20:28

might have to wave you lot off from the naked bun, right before i go for a real "adventure" ride to somewhere i've never been before:whistle:

marks

4th September 2009, 22:28

We'll see your with your naked buns at 9.30

topo

5th September 2009, 18:23

Only mannaged one photo today, how did you guys get on over the hill?

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/topo-t-south/Nelson%20rides/IMG_4058-1.jpg
sorry abt the pic quality, need to get camera cleaned.

JATZ

5th September 2009, 18:30

Only mannaged one photo today, how did you guys get on over the hill?
sorry abt the pic quality, need to get camera cleaned.

Reeeeealy laid back ride, Nordie'll have some pics later I guess.
At least you took a camera, mind you I was too busy trying to keep up and keep the bike going where I wanted it to go I wouldn't have had time for pics

Note to self...... ditch E-08's on little bike

marks

5th September 2009, 20:40

Reeeeealy laid back ride, Nordie'll have some pics later I guess.
At least you took a camera, mind you I was too busy trying to keep up and keep the bike going where I wanted it to go I wouldn't have had time for pics

Note to self...... ditch E-08's on little bike

glad to hear you got home ok - I felt a brief microsecond of guilt as I dissapeared off into the distance at the foot of the hill. Did it stay running right for the rest of the ride home?

I wore the sole of one of my boots down to the nails going over the hill - I have to get a scrambler :yes:

great ride thanks guys
Tim and Dan had a blast as well

we'll be heading over the mangatapu around 1sh if anyone (woody?) is interested in joining us.

Woodman

5th September 2009, 20:58

JATZ

5th September 2009, 21:30

glad to hear you got home ok - I felt a brief microsecond of guilt as I dissapeared off into the distance at the foot of the hill. Did it stay running right for the rest of the ride home?

I wore the sole of one of my boots down to the nails going over the hill - I have to get a scrambler :yes:

great ride thanks guys
Tim and Dan had a blast as well

we'll be heading over the mangatapu around 1sh if anyone (woody?) is interested in joining us.

Yeah you looked guilty as you roared off into the distance :angry2: seemed to clear itself by rocky angle.

Yip you gotta get a scrambler, totally impracticle but, faaark what a sound, and the look ! musta been fun

Ally and her mum say :wavey: to the tibbseses

Padmei

6th September 2009, 08:42

Nice relaxed ride yestderday. We went up the hill to the Harwood hole carpark. The road was looking very recently graded & yep around the corner comes the big big grader on a narrow road.
I (of course) had to sit on a few bikes (love those BMs). Had a tootle around on Tim's Scrambler. I felt like I was straight out of a '60's movie. Also had a blast on Jatz' KLX - shit that was hard to keep going around a corner.

Down along East takaka road to a long leisurely lunch at Toatally Roasted in Pohara then called into see Des Malloy from "The Last Hurrah" fame. He had an impresive shed full of bits & pieces including another old BMW, the Panther of course & surprisingly the beautifully designed motorcycling icon the Aprilia Moto 650.

We finished the avo off with a cruise up to the Cobb Reservior, a shaded piece of twisty riding nirvana. Once there we did a bit of rarking around on the flat airstrip then back home at a respectable hour.

A good day out:2thumbsup

JATZ

6th September 2009, 09:12

Also had a blast on Jatz' KLR - shit that was hard to keep going around a corner.
A good day out:2thumbsup

Maybe thats why I was so knackered when I got home :baby:

Woodman

6th September 2009, 19:02

Went looking for the Brit boys this arvo. Couldn't find them at the Ace Cafe so headed over the mongatap and found Nordie coming the other way. We had a look at that old house up there and then I headed up Hori bay and did some exploring and hill climbing. There are some awesome tracks up there and the views out to sea are amazing. Definitely warrants more intensive exploring.:banana:

Padmei

6th September 2009, 19:50

We should organise an evening ride out there when daylight savings kicks in & back for pizzas at the Padmei pad. Also gonna remind Topo that he's not gonna get out of a powerpoint presentation of the Oz Safari.

Woodman

6th September 2009, 19:58

Padmei

6th September 2009, 20:02

I concur.....

use englyish you flash pounce:girlfight:

Padmei

6th September 2009, 20:06

Woodman

6th September 2009, 20:12

6 hours at race pace on a KLR!!!!!!!!

that sounds like fun

not.

Me arms are sore enough now after doing the mongatap and Hori bay.

JATZ

6th September 2009, 20:26

Whos doing the 6 hour and does someone want to lend me a bike to have a go on in it. Watching race to Dakar & if Charlie can half do it then so can I.

Cmon there must be someone out there wanting to do it for shits & giggles...

Your more than welcome to borrow the ct if ya like, dragged it out from behind the shed today, the boy gave it one kick and true to form it fired up straight away

Padmei

6th September 2009, 20:31

Ummm brakes would be a good thing...

JATZ

6th September 2009, 20:36

Ummm brakes would be a good thing...

HAH.... brakes...... they're over-rated, besides which it doesn't go fast enough to need brakes :lol:

NordieBoy

6th September 2009, 20:42

Went looking for the Brit boys this arvo. Couldn't find them at the Ace Cafe so headed over the mongatap and found Nordie coming the other way. We had a look at that old house up there.

I found them at Murderers Rock :D

warewolf

6th September 2009, 21:00

Whos doing the 6 hour and does someone want to lend me a bike to have a go on in it..I want to do it, I did it a couple of years ago in the rain on the 200. Meri waved the entry form at me the other day, asking "you going?" When I said no, thinking I wuz gonna get a bollocking over the cost, she says, "why not??!!"

Hmmmmm... Might have to get rim locks for the 640 after all.

JATZ

6th September 2009, 21:13

I found them at Murderers Rock :D

How was the norton holding up ?

topo

6th September 2009, 21:30

I'll be doing the 6hr on the 640e, although i'll have it stripped down to the bare minimum tho. Would be great to have an adv bike presence:2thumbsup It'll be my first ever proper offroad event:banana:

Will bring cd of Safari photos and some other interesting bits and peices to the shed night at WW's if anyone wants a look.

NordieBoy

6th September 2009, 21:32

6 hours at race pace on a KLR!!!!!!!!

that sounds like fun

not.

Me arms are sore enough now after doing the mongatap and Hori bay.

Race pace?
I don't even do that in a race!

NordieBoy

6th September 2009, 21:33

Whos doing the 6 hour and does someone want to lend me a bike to have a go on in it. Watching race to Dakar & if Charlie can half do it then so can I.

Cmon there must be someone out there wanting to do it for shits & giggles...

I'm doing it on the XR.

Nerdneh did it 2 years in a row on his Super Sherpa.

NordieBoy

6th September 2009, 21:37

Your more than welcome to borrow the ct if ya like, dragged it out from behind the shed today, the boy gave it one kick and true to form it fired up straight away

It would actually be a really good choice.
The rear sussies and seat are great. The bar position is fine. Some big footpegs would be necessary...

What are the forks like?

NordieBoy

6th September 2009, 21:37

How was the norton holding up ?

It was waiting at the rock for marks who was toodling along taking photos...

JATZ

6th September 2009, 22:16

It would actually be a really good choice.
The rear sussies and seat are great. The bar position is fine. Some big footpegs would be necessary...

What are the forks like?

Front shocks now have oil in them :2thumbsup: and I've extended the footpegs and taken care of the way they sagged down too

It was waiting at the rock for marks who was toodling along taking photos...
Speaking of photos.........where's yours ?

marks

6th September 2009, 22:28

How was the norton holding up ?

the Norton eventually stopped puking oil everywhere and ran fine even though the brakes stayed on holiday.

Didn't stop a bit of 'friendly competition' developing through queen charlote - woohoo that scrambler is sweet - this could be true love :drool:.

NordieBoy

7th September 2009, 08:18

the Norton eventually stopped puking oil everywhere and ran fine even though the brakes stayed on holiday.

Didn't stop a bit of 'friendly competition' developing through queen charlote - woohoo that scrambler is sweet - this could be true love :drool:.

The Norton needs a shortened front end off an '83 XR250.

marks

7th September 2009, 08:56

The Norton needs a shortened front end off an '83 XR250.

Ummm... this is supposed to be an upgrade????

Cmon - post some photo's/videos Fran

I want to see how much of a dick I look as I attempted to launch the scrambler into the Cobb Reservoir :pinch:

BTW sorry we missed you and Nigel for the Maungatapu yesterday - we were a bit slow getting started....

JATZ

7th September 2009, 08:58

Hmmmmm... Might have to get rim locks for the 640 after all.

I've got a set here if you want em, not sure what size they are but your welcome to see if they fit, If I don't get to the shed nite I can drop them off tomorrow morn

JATZ

7th September 2009, 09:05

The Norton needs a shortened front end off an '83 XR250.

:Oi: Doesn't need a thing.......Maybe a better front brake but thats about it
I reakon it's a contender for the wall of coolness

NordieBoy

7th September 2009, 09:45

Ummm... this is supposed to be an upgrade????

Bigger diameter forks and a disk brake is an upgrade in my books.
Can't go too modern or it'd look odd(er).

NordieBoy

7th September 2009, 09:46

Cmon - post some photo's/videos Fran

I want to see how much of a dick I look as I attempted to launch the scrambler into the Cobb Reservoir :pinch:

Working on it...

Wonder how far it would have got?

NordieBoy

7th September 2009, 14:26

This should do it...

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JATZ

7th September 2009, 16:08

This should do it...

Thats great Nordie, BUT.........could you bring a copy to the shed night ?
took me half an hour to get 2 mins before the connection droped out :angry2: and I have to start again :crybaby:

marks

7th September 2009, 18:16

This should do it...</object>

good job

that was a fun weekend

I notice you backed off as you came to the top of the stop bank... At least one of us got it right :whistle:

Woodman

7th September 2009, 18:17

someone please tell me about this 6 hour.

Topo is right there should be an adv bike presence, it would be rude not to.

XF650

7th September 2009, 18:18

What tyres were on the Scrambler?

marks

7th September 2009, 18:19

What tyres were on the Scrambler?

tkc front e09 rear

CrazyFrog

7th September 2009, 19:39

someone please tell me about this 6 hour.

Topo is right there should be an adv bike presence, it would be rude not to.

Woody, check out Nelson motorcycle club website......

The annual Morley Honda Six Hour is being run September 27th at Christie's Forest, signposted on the Tophouse-Korere Road, Korere.

Entry Forms have been mailed to past racers and they can be completed online as well, so with over 180 riders and $6,000 in prizes the past two years this will again provide some great racing!

For more information please contact Paul at Morleys 03 544 8703 or service@morleymotorcycles.co.nz

Last years course was definitely an enduro style course, with some good technical bits, mud holes and other challenging bits. Beware of kamikaze quad riders who won't think twice about running you over if you don't get out of their way, and the expert riders WILL roost you, they are there to race.
If you can find a smaller bike than the KLR, go for it, but 6hrs (or 3 hours in a team of two) is still a long time at race pace wrestling a big heavy pig.:Oops:
I wouldn't think of doing it on the 640, but the DRZ is looking tempting. Maybe next year tho, I would die trying to ride it in 3 weeks time, just not fit enough this year, too many pies and curries over this winter. Arm pump hurts:crybaby:..... oh, and monkey butt hurts too.

Padmei

7th September 2009, 20:48

someone please tell me about this 6 hour.

Topo is right there should be an adv bike presence, it would be rude not to.

It would be funny lugging the old pigs around. A few mx boys gave a laugh & yahoo when Gonzo came lumbering thru the carpark at Sharlands after a session one avo. Cheeky lil shits - I tried to roost them...

NordieBoy

7th September 2009, 21:04

It would be funny lugging the old pigs around. A few mx boys gave a laugh & yahoo when Gonzo came lumbering thru the carpark at Sharlands after a session one avo. Cheeky lil shits - I tried to roost them...

:whistle:

http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20090103%20Dusty%20Butt%202009/slides/20090104-160914-000435.jpg

The looks we all got up at the Kikiwa laidback were good enough :eek5:

"Does your mate know he's got a bald front tyre? - Yep"

Woodman

7th September 2009, 23:09

Unfortunately (fortunately) the date sees a clash for me, and like mr frog says , it would kill me doing that in 3 weeks time.
Be fun trying though just to see what would happen.:weird:

Underground

8th September 2009, 18:24

I found the mud hole on the Maungatapu yesterday :clap:
Took the wrong line and that grey goop swallowed my front wheel and didnt spit it out for over half an hour ,I was fooked after that.
141352

141353

Padmei

8th September 2009, 18:48

Was that an over the bars experience? The @ looked pretty cleanish as it cruised down Vanguard st today...

Don't forget about the National motorbike show on Sun @ Founders. I'm working in the cafe at the Gentle Annie fair for most of the day so will try to get there after 2pm.

CrazyFrog

8th September 2009, 19:05

Underground

8th September 2009, 19:24

Was that an over the bars experience?

no , It was a gentle sinking sort of experience and it still wouldnt come out after dragging the arse round down hill .
I'll have to loosen the tripple clamps off now cause I put a bit of a twist in it trying to wrench it free

klxmerida

10th September 2009, 16:50

Has anyone got any plans for rides on Saturday if the weather doesn't pack in??
I'd be keen to tag along.

NordieBoy

10th September 2009, 17:05

Has anyone got any plans for rides on Saturday if the weather doesn't pack in??
I'd be keen to tag along.

Some back roads over to the "TAG" and back should be a good ride...

Padmei

10th September 2009, 17:10

I'm hoping to go for a blat in the Hira forest on Sat morning if that's what you're into. If it's not too slippery I'll be hitting a few tracks & do a bit of exploring.

Padmei

10th September 2009, 17:13

What does the + sign mean next to someones name on the lurkers list? Always wondered so now I'm asking

ie Nordie+

klxmerida

10th September 2009, 17:24

Im keen for anything, back road twisties are always fun as is a blat through the forest. Whats "TAG"?

NordieBoy

10th September 2009, 18:06

What does the + sign mean next to someones name on the lurkers list? Always wondered so now I'm asking

ie Nordie+

It's short for SuperNordie...

Or they may be in your friends list?

NordieBoy

10th September 2009, 18:08

I'm hoping to go for a blat in the Hira forest on Sat morning if that's what you're into. If it's not too slippery I'll be hitting a few tracks & do a bit of exploring.

Don't want to do a cruise of the X-Country track do ya?

JATZ

10th September 2009, 18:12

Im keen for anything, back road twisties are always fun as is a blat through the forest. Whats "TAG"?

:Oi: over here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=99012&page=36

O.M.G. had to go back to pg 3 to find it

Padmei

10th September 2009, 19:22

Don't want to do a cruise of the X-Country track do ya?

Oooh ya baby.
I've been watching Charlie do Dakar & ready for anything:woohoo:. It would be good if that slack bastard from Richmond would get his old tank working & do it too...
Earlier the better for me - got things to do in the avo.

Padmei

10th September 2009, 19:24

Or they may be in your friends list?

I thought it may be they are looking at different threads on other tabs or perhaps writing when you are or something...

Woodman

10th September 2009, 19:47

Oooh ya baby.
I've been watching Charlie do Dakar & ready for anything:woohoo:. It would be good if that slack bastard from Richmond would get his old tank working & do it too...
Earlier the better for me - got things to do in the avo.

What other slack bastard lives in Richmond?? What does he ride?? Is he also going to Mama mia this weekend?? :crybaby:

Keen as to do the whole x country track as i have only done some of it a couple of weeks ago.

Padmei

10th September 2009, 20:02

is he also going to mama mia this weekend?? :crybaby:

mwahahahahahahahahahahaha

CrazyFrog

10th September 2009, 20:19

MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Times 2!!!!

Woody ya shirt lifter, it's ok to say NO

JATZ

10th September 2009, 20:47

Is he also going to Mama mia this weekend??

Brownie points for a big rideout perhaps ? or are you gettin a Katoom ? I can't think of any other reason to go

NordieBoy

10th September 2009, 20:57

So.....

What time to meet at Sharlands carpark?

Woodman

10th September 2009, 21:07

Brownie points for a big rideout perhaps ? or are you gettin a Katoom ? I can't think of any other reason to go

Yes
Not yet
best not mention that I've seen it before:crazy:

actually quite liked it the first time :sick:

bart

10th September 2009, 21:21

Yes
Not yet
best not mention that I've seen it before:crazy:

actually quite liked it the first time :sick:

YOU SAD FOOKER
:sick:

Ooopps. Wasn't supposed to give away the fact I read your thread.

Woodman

10th September 2009, 21:29

YOU SAD FOOKER
:sick:

Ooopps. Wasn't supposed to give away the fact I read your thread.

doesn't do much for the manly KLR rider image does it????

dino3310

10th September 2009, 21:33

manly???:shutup:

marks

10th September 2009, 22:46

doesn't do much for the manly KLR rider image does it????

you are now an honorary DR650 rider

NordieBoy

11th September 2009, 07:48

If this rain keeps up it'll be lethal up Hira tomorrow...

Padmei

11th September 2009, 08:30

Yeah see how it goes - might just cruise around the roads & pick my tracks.
Still I'd rather spend 6 hours picking my bike up out of a mud bog with 2 broken arms than going to see a girlyboy movieplay thing:scooter::scooter::innocent:

XF650

11th September 2009, 09:08

I had a Nelson Ride-Out yesterday, that's if you can count trying to wring the guts out of an old 2 stroke road bike, back & forth between Mot & Riwaka.
It was a gentle test ride of course, for someone else.

Woodman

11th September 2009, 09:12

If this rain keeps up it'll be lethal up Hira tomorrow...

htfu......

Willdat?

11th September 2009, 09:47

Oooh ya baby.
I've been watching Charlie do Dakar & ready for anything:woohoo:. It would be good if that slack bastard from Richmond would get his old tank working & do it too...
Earlier the better for me - got things to do in the avo.

Stator is getting rewound at the moment, and then this slack bastard from Richmond will be able to join in at last, I hope. I bought the bike in May and have ridden it twice...

JATZ

11th September 2009, 10:04

Stator is getting rewound at the moment, and then this slack bastard from Richmond will be able to join in at last, I hope. I bought the bike in May and have ridden it twice...

Soooo thats $1050 per ride ? not including purchase price ?

That must be some sort of record

thommo77

11th September 2009, 11:12

Man, I am getting sick of wet weekends!

NordieBoy

11th September 2009, 12:03

Man, I am getting sick of wet weekends!

National Motorbike Show at Founders on Sunday...

Some of you may recognise some of the riders in the DVD playing at the Nelson Motorcycle Club stand :innocent:

Willdat?

11th September 2009, 12:22

Soooo thats $1050 per ride ? not including purchase price ?

That must be some sort of record

yup, plus purchase price $800, + the first fix at NMC for $340...

+ two new tyres and fitting $175

Total distance clocked up so far...71 km

$3415/71km = $48.10/km

Willdat?

11th September 2009, 12:29

National Motorbike Show at Founders on Sunday...

Some of you may recognise some of the riders in the DVD playing at the Nelson Motorcycle Club stand :innocent:

I'll be there having a nosey on Sunday too! Will be rewiring the headlight on the Shanyang, so it's a running light. Just need to find a round headlight that will do the job.

topo

11th September 2009, 19:49

Padmei

11th September 2009, 19:54

Not sure if I can make it to the 6hr tho I'd love to give it a go...
We have a warehouse like green white striped gazebo - not really orange or heavy duty but if you get nothing else you're welcome to it.

JATZ

11th September 2009, 19:55

yup, plus purchase price $800, + the first fix at NMC for $340...

+ two new tyres and fitting $175

Total distance clocked up so far...71 km

$3415/71km = $48.10/km :gob:

Hypnosis my friend and then you can forget those numbers

Might see ya Sunday

Padmei

11th September 2009, 19:57

Prob give the ride tomm a miss after todays downpour. Instead I will fit my new E07 & if there's enough time scrub it in on the forestry roads for a quick blat.
After that probably put on my leotards & practise a few of my dance moves for the performance tomm night.

Oh no sorry wrong KLR rider:Oops:

JATZ

11th September 2009, 19:58

Is anyone else going to the 6hr on the 27th? Looking for someone to lend a hand with refuels etc if anyone wants some entertainment. also wondering if anyones got one of those fancy pit tent/sun shade jobbies we could borrow.

Might be able to help you out with that if ya keen, got a sunshade at work somewhere, I may be able to borrow.

BTW where were you sneaking off to this afternoon aye

And here's something for you Woodman<object width="384" height="313"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ctzIEjjOfd4&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ctzIEjjOfd4&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="384" height="313" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>

Woodman

11th September 2009, 20:01

Sorry. have a date with some scallops in golden bay.
Could lend you some Castrol Racing directors chairs for the pit crew to sit on to give it that professional sponsored look.

Woodman

11th September 2009, 20:03

topo

11th September 2009, 20:15

"BTW where were you sneaking off to this afternoon aye"

I should be asking you that. Your the one wearing a dodgy tinted visior being followed by two unmarked cop cars........ but i'm sure you were playing by their rules eh

You going to bring the ct out to play @ the 6hr? make a matching pair with nordies xr:2thumbsup

NordieBoy

11th September 2009, 21:21

You going to bring the ct out to play @ the 6hr? make a matching pair with nordies xr:2thumbsup

Apparantly the XR has a newly installed 1/4 turn throttle and new throttle cable :woohoo:

warewolf

11th September 2009, 21:29

Apparantly the XR has a newly installed 1/4 turn throttle and new throttle cable :woohoo:1/4 turn? Surely a simple on/off switch would suffice?

thommo77

12th September 2009, 07:50

National Motorbike Show at Founders on Sunday...

Some of you may recognise some of the riders in the DVD playing at the Nelson Motorcycle Club stand :innocent:

I hope there is a bit more emphasis on adv/off-road this year.
Was disappointed that it was 95% road bikes last year.....

NordieBoy

12th September 2009, 08:45

1/4 turn? Surely a simple on/off switch would suffice?

For me 1/4 turn is an on/off switch.

topo

12th September 2009, 09:17

What time does the MC show go till? If anyone wants some entertainment i plan on heading up the hira on sunday avo regardless of the weather.

warewolf

12th September 2009, 09:47

For me 1/4 turn is an on/off switch.The 200 has a 1/4 and it's too much (I thought it was 1/2 before I checked). The second half need not be there, ie I only feather 0-50% then jump to 100%. Might need to investigate a cammed throttle that's only 1/8 turn.

What time does the MC show go till?10am-4pm IIRC.

zeRax

12th September 2009, 13:46

would have been keen, but i decided to park my newly aquired 08 dr650 up the arse and underneath somebodies trailer :P

consequently its off the road for now and mods are just sped up is all, ims tank on way, fcr carb on way, gsxr1000 muffler is here, alloy bars and flush mount indicator headlight etc :P

OOPS, was mint too, and a goood deal !, not as mint now

NordieBoy

12th September 2009, 15:56

NordieBoy

12th September 2009, 15:58

What time does the MC show go till? If anyone wants some entertainment i plan on heading up the hira on sunday avo regardless of the weather.

Just put a knobblie on the front and a nubblie on the rear and am going up Hira tomorrow too.

Might do the show in the morning then lunch and Hira.

Meet at my place before heading up?

NordieBoy

12th September 2009, 18:15

Is anyone else going to the 6hr on the 27th? Looking for someone to lend a hand with refuels etc if anyone wants some entertainment. also wondering if anyones got one of those fancy pit tent/sun shade jobbies we could borrow.

Well the bro-in-law has abandoned the idea of riding as a team.
He's Ironmanning it :Punk:

So....
Either I find a teammate or I also Ironman it.

Get the CT sorted Mr Jatz :2guns:

Padmei

12th September 2009, 18:57

Put the E07s on today( only took about an hour- I'm getting better) & went for a 20min blast around Hira. Shit I am really impressed with them.

For a more road biased tyre they were great going up Bobs Fern 1. No probs at all on loose rock, NO sideways action at all on gravel (yeah ok I do ride like a nana but gave it a bit coming out of the corners & held in there really tight), & good on the odd bit of mud. Very confidence inspiring...

Now I take the great grip to be due to the nice hard edge cos they're new. How long do you think before they'll lose that edge & get looser? Will they get noticeably looser?

Topo I'm taking it you're putting knobs back on for the ironman?

ps. The cruisy ride put me in a pretty mellow reflective mood & not wanting to sound too zen or girly soppy I appreciate the help & advice I've had from fellow Kbikers over the past year, (gonna go & get a Guy Ritchie movie to harden myself up a bit now)

warewolf

12th September 2009, 18:57

Is anyone else going to the 6hr on the 27th? Looking for someone to lend a hand with refuels etcSuggestion: Have at least 2 pairs of goggles, wet or dry. That way you can grab a fresh, clean pair every lap, even if you don't need fuel. You'll want them. Pit crew can prep the second pair while you're out.

warewolf

12th September 2009, 18:58

Either I find a teammate or I also Ironman it.I'd be very tempted to team up on the XR, that'd rock :Punk:

NordieBoy

12th September 2009, 19:26

I'd be very tempted to team up on the XR, that'd rock :Punk:

Do it.

Shane has found a new (old) muffler for it that only has holes where they traditionally are so it'll be a bit quieter.

NordieBoy

12th September 2009, 19:32

Put the E07s on today( only took about an hour- I'm getting better) & went for a 20min blast around Hira. Shit I am really impressed with them.

For a more road biased tyre they were great going up Bobs Fern 1. No probs at all on loose rock, NO sideways action at all on gravel (yeah ok I do ride like a nana but gave it a bit coming out of the corners & held in there really tight), & good on the odd bit of mud. Very confidence inspiring...

Now I take the great grip to be due to the nice hard edge cos they're new. How long do you think before they'll lose that edge & get looser? Will they get noticeably looser?

The rubber compound is really good on them.
Good grip until they're bald.

20psi and they'll go over anything.
32psi on the road.

topo

12th September 2009, 19:52

"Topo I'm taking it you're putting knobs back on for the ironman?"

Yip the EO-7's are purely for obtaining WOF's, will be running a brand spanking new set of rubbery things for the 6hr:Punk:

Noride (and anyone else coming for a ride tomorrow) i'll try and have the eo7's swapped and be in nelson by 2.30-3.00pm, do you stil want to meet at your place? or maybe meet at sharlands at 3pm?

topo

12th September 2009, 19:55

NORIDE - oops:laugh::crazy:

Padmei

12th September 2009, 20:02

NORIDE - oops:laugh::crazy:

Teeheehee
I may be in for a ride tomm avo. Gonna be a busy day. Gentle Annie fair in morning, Bike show after that then hopefully a ride. I'll PM my cell to ya & if you want to do the same I can find out what's going on.

JATZ

12th September 2009, 20:57

Get the CT sorted Mr Jatz :2guns:

Don't worry about the CT Nordie, it's sitting behind the shed with about 7psi in both tyres, just waiting for the opportunity to cut loose.Should be good for a 6 hr outing, I rode it round the house last w/end
Would bring it along tommorrow but mrs Jatz doesn't want to be hangin about waiting for me.
BTW how long is the course on this 6hr thingy you fullahs are on about ?

warewolf

12th September 2009, 22:12

Do it.Really gonna have to, methinks. Will cost me for a race licence but should be needing it next year anyway... fingers crossed. Will talk later.

We will have to form a team/share pit/crew with Topo. I've even thought up a name: Nelson Adventure Noddys Amalgamated (NANAs).

BTW how long is the course on this 6hr thingy you fullahs are on about ?From my race log 2007: 32.5km laps, 6 laps in 6hr03min (ie missed starting 7th lap by 3 mins). Warm rainy day, foggy up top. <link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CColin%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><link rel="themeData" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CColin%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx"><link rel="colorSchemeMapping" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CColin%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml"><style>  </style> Terrain: Mix of hardpack/gravel forest roads, boulder-strewn hill-climbs and flats. Some firm clay uphills, long descents. Position 27/50 in Ironman class. Avg moving laptime was about 45 mins. The fog was an issue as it hid the track ahead in some fast ridge-top sections.

Tyres were Bridgestone Gritty ED661 front (a little worn) and BF Goodrich Crossengo rear (new), I was happy with them. The road-legal rears are popular because they last the distance; stuff like the Crossengo, Michelin AC10 etc. MX tyres last a 3hr XC but sometimes struggle with the 6 hr, especially with the large forestry road component (something like 2/3 the track distance, 1/2 the time), so "they" advised me.

NordieBoy

12th September 2009, 22:38

Really gonna have to, methinks. Will cost me for a race licence but should be needing it next year anyway... fingers crossed. Will talk later.

I'm just going for a day licence.
But I may have to join the club as well?

JATZ

12th September 2009, 22:40

Really gonna have to, methinks. Will cost me for a race licence but should be needing it next year anyway... fingers crossed. Will talk later.

We will have to form a team/share pit/crew with Topo. I've even thought up a name: Nelson Adventure Noddys Amalgamated (NANAs).

From my race log 2007: 32.5km laps.

Ummmmm...... might get 2 done on the CT, but........race licence ? nah I'll give it a miss.
Happy to pit crew though, make cuppas, talk shite, and get in the way :done:

must bring the CT out for a gallop in the Hira wiv you guys soon.

NordieBoy

12th September 2009, 22:41

Noride (and anyone else coming for a ride tomorrow) i'll try and have the eo7's swapped and be in nelson by 2.30-3.00pm, do you stil want to meet at your place? or maybe meet at sharlands at 3pm?

2:30 at home or 3pm at Sharlands sounds good.

Got the light seat and side covers on.

warewolf

12th September 2009, 22:52

Ummmmm...... might get 2 done on the CT, but........race licence ? nah I'll give it a miss.$45 entry per rider, $30 club membership if not already, $20 day licence if not already MNZ licensed. No big deal.

Padmei

13th September 2009, 18:13

Anyone know what bike won best bike today at show? Nothing really jumped out at me apart frm the old Honda twin shocky on the Morley stand.

Did anyone get out to the forest? I was plum tuckered after making coffees all day.

NordieBoy

13th September 2009, 19:15

Topo, CrazyFrog and me went foresting.
The first hill was far too slippery.
Trees down all over the tracks.
Huge washout on Scout Rd.
Tree down and no saw on Westley Rd.
Crazy went back at about 4:30 and Topo and I carried on down Duck Pond Rd and ended out at the bottom of the Wanga's.

I'm still knackered though.

Bodes well for the 6hr :D

NordieBoy

13th September 2009, 19:16

Anyone have a go at the ProRider slow scooter race?
I got 1:23 :D

JATZ

13th September 2009, 19:24

Anyone have a go at the ProRider slow scooter race?
I got 1:23 :D

Thought about it..... but I try to avoid ques where possible

Anyone know what bike won best bike today at show? Nothing really jumped out at me apart frm the old Honda twin shocky on the Morley stand.

I have no idea which bike won, wasn't anything there that I'd put on the cool wall either, 'cept maybe the big @ at the ulysses stand.
Spent far to long chatting to the guy from http://www.ayresadventures.com/I think I'm gunna be eating nothing but rice for a while, anybody wanna buy a couple of housetrained kids ? :eek5:

Padmei

13th September 2009, 19:28

What tour did you like the sound of? i'd never even heard of them before...

NordieBoy

13th September 2009, 19:38

Thought about it..... but I try to avoid ques where possible
No queue when I went.
The helmets wern't sweaty yet either :D

I have no idea which bike won, wasn't anything there that I'd put on the cool wall either, 'cept maybe the big @ at the ulysses stand.

It was in very nice condition...

Padmei

13th September 2009, 21:10

JAtz don't look at the above pic! I've been waiting 5mins now for it to load up:crazy:

JATZ

13th September 2009, 21:37

What tour did you like the sound of? i'd never even heard of them before...

ALL OF THEM :woohoo::scooter:

Maybe start with North America/Canada then South America then Europe and Africa to finnish
So long as there's roads like thishttp://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/Stelvio.jpg

And Moar twisties http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/CaracolasCropped.jpg

Did ya get some nice "arty" shots Nordie ?

NordieBoy

13th September 2009, 22:16

Did ya get some nice "arty" shots Nordie ?

A few...

NordieBoy

14th September 2009, 15:51

Big tree down on the Pelorus side of the Summit.
No probs getting under it though unless you've got a tall screen.

Started my 6-hour training today :D

Over to the last pylon track doing all the side tracks and back again standing as much as possible.

I hope to be able to do the pylon tracks on the way over and back standing all the way whilst lofting the front at will within 2 weeks :no:

May gear down a tooth on the front though.

NordieBoy

14th September 2009, 17:09

Got a pile of them HERE (http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/road/20090913%20Motorbike%20Show/index.html)...

topo

15th September 2009, 18:59

NordieBoy

15th September 2009, 19:14

Anyone up for a spin tomorrow after work tomorrow avo/evening? thinking of a quick loop up Wiroa Gorge/Ben Nevis, but open to suggestions if someone wants to join me. I'll be in richmond by 5pm and will probably go till dark.

Track was in good condition 3 hours ago... :whistle:

Did the complete loop inc up to the track proper standing the whole way and holding my elbows up :D

Right branch would be good but the rivers will have a bit much flow.

topo

15th September 2009, 19:49

Track was in good condition 3 hours ago... :whistle:

I thought you computer types were ment to spend the daylight hours locked in small dark rooms turning commadore64's and SEGA MEGADRIVE's into the super computers that will eventually take over the world in 2015:rolleyes:

If the river level's up i'll just have to go back up nelson's version of "CNUT hill":niceone:

NordieBoy

15th September 2009, 20:39

If the river level's up i'll just have to go back up nelson's version of "CNUT hill":niceone:

Hmmm...

I may have to install that K760 tomorrow and give it a test ride...

NordieBoy

16th September 2009, 16:32

K760 is on the back. Innova is on the front.

All ready to go!

topo

16th September 2009, 16:52

I'm on my way in now, be at mobil in richmond in 15min-ish.

NordieBoy

16th September 2009, 19:41

That was fun.
I'm just picking gorse out of my arms now...

Mountainbike tracks are a bit much for adventure bikes.
Especially going up the downhill tracks :D

topo

16th September 2009, 20:02

Definately needs further investigating:2thumbsup

might have to mount the helmet cam next time.

thommo77

16th September 2009, 21:10

OK, all you knowledgable buggers -
Ive got 4 hours play-time tomorrow. Not sure what time that starts yet, but where's a good place to explore?
Nothing too gnarly, just a bit of cruisy time?
Cheers.

Padmei

16th September 2009, 21:12

That was fun.
I'm just picking gorse out of my arms now...

Mountainbike tracks are a bit much for adventure bikes.
Especially going up the downhill tracks :D

Please don't fuck up the MTB tracks - people put a lot of work into them (well sometimes they're just there but you know what I mean)

BTW I don't think I'll be doing Dakar anytime soon judging by my poor performance tonite on the PS2:(

Padmei

16th September 2009, 21:14

OK, all you knowledgable buggers -
Ive got 4 hours play-time tomorrow. Not sure what time that starts yet, but where's a good place to explore?
Nothing too gnarly, just a bit of cruisy time?
Cheers.

Hira's out due to logging.
Been out to Hori bay over the whangamoas? Primo riding out there & lots of tracks to explore.:2thumbsup

NordieBoy

16th September 2009, 21:31

Please don't fuck up the MTB tracks - people put a lot of work into them (well sometimes they're just there but you know what I mean)

We went up the one that ended in shoulder high gorse.
Hadn't been used in a while.
There were 2 other well used ones beside it.

NordieBoy

17th September 2009, 18:08

One cool thing about adventuring I've noticed on a couple of recent rides is the wildlife.

Monday's Maungatapu ride I startled a deer (doh!)and we stared each other down for 20s before she ambled off into the bush.

Tuesday up Ben Nevis and coming down from the start of the tramping track I watched a scrum of 5 tiny black pigglies meander across the road and up the bank into the bush.

Padmei

17th September 2009, 18:19

Finally found footage of Nordie having a moment.

Check out 20secs into this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fYZGoBhYfA&feature=PlayList&p=45EF5D5190A6FAE2&index=59

Payback is sweet:banana:

NordieBoy

17th September 2009, 18:57

At least I stayed dry...

NordieBoy

17th September 2009, 19:01

Looking at having a look around the Hori Bay tracks from 1pm or so.
I'm leaving the road tyres on for the ride this time so it'll be a good cruise.

JATZ

17th September 2009, 19:06

Looking at having a look around the Hori Bay tracks from 1pm or so.
I'm leaving the road tyres on for the ride this time so it'll be a good cruise.

Why don't you get a real job, layabout :lol:

Finally found footage of Nordie having a moment.

Check out 20secs into this video
Payback is sweet:banana:

Bwaaaaahahahahah No wonder he kept that quiet :dodge:

NordieBoy

17th September 2009, 19:23

Why don't you get a real job, layabout :lol:

It's "training"...

Really...

NordieBoy

17th September 2009, 21:10

If Shane gets the forks done on the XR in time he says it'll need the brakes and forks bedding in and the best place for that would be the right hand branch of the Wairoa on Sunday after the cars have finished playing.

Good chance for any potential co-pilots or even bike-test whores to have a go.

thommo77

17th September 2009, 22:14

Hira's out due to logging.
Been out to Hori bay over the whangamoas? Primo riding out there & lots of tracks to explore.:2thumbsup

Nice advice, Craig.
Had a great time up there today - awesome tracks, primo weather!
I'll be back.
Cheers.

Underground

17th September 2009, 23:12

Looking at having a look around the Hori Bay tracks from 1pm or so.
I'm leaving the road tyres on for the ride this time so it'll be a good cruise.

Bugger ,we're headed through 2up in the am .
Thanks for the reminder though might divert out there for a look round .

NordieBoy

18th September 2009, 08:45

May be at the Waimea West MX track now.
Got some YSS emulators for the XR forks :2thumbsup
They were ordered 5pm last night at Morleys and they're here already!

They'll need adjusting/bedding-in and the rear shocks will need tweaking for best ride over the rough stuff.

Proper front suspension!
:banana:

Woodman

18th September 2009, 17:59

Went for me first hoon up the Cobb today. Nice views and not a soul to be seen anywhere. Went right up past the dam to look for those tracks Nordie was talking about but couldn't see any sign of them. Went up few sidetracks near the pipes and that was good.

Followed the pole track loop and that was cool with a few downed trees to ride under and over. Don't think it was a walking track:Playnice:

Didn't like the fact that the road is paved with marbles, that and my first ride with a full fuel load (26 litres) the normally superb handling was not up to its usual standard. Good day out though and managed to make myself car(motorbike) sick coming back over the Takaka hill.

Padmei

18th September 2009, 18:04

Woodman

18th September 2009, 18:12

Nice ride aye. Looks like everyone has been out this week apart from the wolfy. I went over Maunga yest avo - fcuk there's some big mud holes now. Really really impressed with my 07s- for road tyres they're awesome. Can't wait to try the intimators when they arrive. Might have to have another shed night...

Yeah ... an intiminator night we could get some people who know about suspension and stuff and we could set our bikes up just right. I am a bit hypersensitive about my crappy suspension at the moment.

Padmei

18th September 2009, 18:38

Yeah ... an intiminator night we could get some people who know about suspension and stuff and we could set our bikes up just right. I am a bit hypersensitive about my crappy suspension at the moment.

Your suspension sucks:girlfight:

warewolf

19th September 2009, 08:28

May be at the Waimea West MX track now.Definitely up for that, wanted to get at least get a few minutes ride on the bike before the 6hr. What sorta time? Was planning to go orienteering so I better do that earlier rather than later.

Looks like next shed night could be subtitled: Fork you! :hug: I'm happy to host it; got all I need to do fork oil changes, bushes, seals etc - and there's lots of fiddling stuff you need.

ZK has got seals to be done, too - but maybe not anymore if the bike has gone pop?

NordieBoy

19th September 2009, 09:16

No idea at the moment.
I'm going to try visiting the XR in hospital and see what the prognosis is today.

topo

19th September 2009, 11:17

Where exactly is the track? i'd be keen to watch the antics:whistle:

NordieBoy

19th September 2009, 17:04

Waimea West Road opposite Challis Rd.

Just got to work out a time.
The bike is all together.

JATZ

19th September 2009, 18:28

Where exactly is the track? i'd be keen to watch the antics:whistle:

Pop out with ya trailer/ute and grab the CT if ya like, we'll be out, but you know where it is

topo

19th September 2009, 18:54

Pop out with ya trailer/ute and grab the CT if ya like, we'll be out, but you know where it is

Cheers for the offa but i think i'll trailer the 640 out and join in, took all of the road gear off this avo in preperation for the 6hr.

Went into morelys this morning - all paid up, just have to work out to mount the fire extinguisher.

Padmei

19th September 2009, 19:01

What time you heading out? Gonna have a bit of family time tomorrow but may sneak out.

WW where's the orienteering tomm? Might take the girls out...

Woodman

19th September 2009, 19:04

What time you heading out? Gonna have a bit of family time tomorrow but may sneak out.

WW where's the orienteering tomm? Might take the girls out...

You have to ask where orienteering is?

Use your compass thingy.

NordieBoy

19th September 2009, 19:04

Dunno what time yet. Waiting to hear from Wolfie...

NordieBoy

19th September 2009, 19:57

Went through the Maungatapu yesterday and the old house has had the tin ripped off the windows and even the window frames broken :(

There are some real arseholes around.

Monstaman

19th September 2009, 20:14

Went through the Maungatapu yesterday and the old house has had the tin ripped off the windows and even the window frames broken :(

That is the sort of shit that get things closed off eh, not good at all.

Last time I went through there was in the truck, it was about 40 degs and still, we all foolishly jumped into a a small side stream feeding into the Pelorous (sp)

I swear to this day that the at 5 deg water broke all my ribs and stole my tiddle :gob::gob:

They shoulda called me Jesus cos I walked on water gettin out of that :lol:

warewolf

19th September 2009, 23:15

WW where's the orienteering tomm? Might take the girls out...Wakapuaka... so no excuses, it's the closest event to your place they'll ever run.

warewolf

19th September 2009, 23:17

Dunno what time yet. Waiting to hear from Wolfie...Anytime after lunch, after the whanau gets back from orienteering in the morning. Will call/txt.

Underground

20th September 2009, 08:38

What old house on the Maunga ?
And where's that clay cave on the dry weather ??
or do I just ride round with my eyes closed :sleep:
Managed to shoot out to Hori bay on the way home from Takaka yesterday evening ,what a fantastic place for a ride , didnt do any exploring though we were 2up and running late ,just a stroll on the beach and away again

NordieBoy

20th September 2009, 10:05

Need to to a partners rideout with picnic out there one evening.

Padmei

20th September 2009, 19:40

Soooo.. howditgo?

warewolf

20th September 2009, 20:14

Neat! The 4T XR lofts the front off the throttle in the midrange much nicer than the 2T. Set up for the lanky Nordie everything seemed to be where I could reach it.

Needs front brake sorting (or we need to eat more spinach) and the improved front end is now showing up the rear.

(or were you asking about the orienteering?)

Woodman

20th September 2009, 20:21

NordieBoy

20th September 2009, 22:22

You think the brakes are bad now, wait till you get them wet. Drum brakes are ungood.:2guns:

No. There wern't any front brakes :D

topo

22nd September 2009, 18:33

Anyone up for a loop of the waimea west mx track tomorrow after work (is this allowed?), if its a "no go" i might go for a quick spin up old coach rd to test some suspension settings if anyone wants to join me.

Just put a 14 tooth (from 16) front sprocket on, 3rd gear wheelies are no longer an issue:woohoo::yes: bring on the 6 hr:Punk:

NordieBoy

22nd September 2009, 19:23

Unless it's raining I may turn up :yes:

topo

23rd September 2009, 15:57

Can't make it this avo, had a PRICK of a day and need to adjust my blood alcohol ratio. might have to do some more wheelies through "downtown" mapua:Punk:

NordieBoy

23rd September 2009, 16:29

I can't risk it either...

Thought the battery had died in the DR after it was getting harder to start yesterday but after sticking in a new one it looks like it may only be the starter motor :D

NordieBoy

23rd September 2009, 18:12

Right...

Warewolf and I need a team name for the 6-Hour Pony Express Cross Country thingy...

I've got to get the entryform in tomorrow so hurry up with the ideas...

:jerry:

Padmei

23rd September 2009, 19:26

Wolfboy?

Fangfaced friends?

Couple of computor geeks with nothing better to do than fall off a shitty old bike?

topo

23rd September 2009, 20:40

Couple of computor geeks with nothing better to do than fall off a shitty old bike?

I 2nd this motion,all those who agree say I:niceone:

NordieBoy

23rd September 2009, 21:32

Couple of computor geeks with nothing better to do than fall off a shitty old bike?

Not enough room on the entryform...

Team ADSL2+? - High speed connection.

Team 3G? - Advertised as fast but not really.

Underground

23rd September 2009, 21:58

Crosscountry's Underwhelming Nerd Team Sports
You can just use the first letters if you have trouble fitting that one on the form

NordieBoy

24th September 2009, 07:52

Team Geek?
Twisted Pair?

Twisted Pair has the most votes so far.

Padmei

24th September 2009, 08:13

Twisted sisters?

NordieBoy

24th September 2009, 08:39

Twisted sisters?

No thanks.

We're not going to take it.

marks

24th September 2009, 08:41

Dumb and Dumber?

warewolf

24th September 2009, 20:42

Twisted sisters?

No thanks.

We're not going to take it.Bwahahahahaha!

I nearly snorted beer all over the screen at that one! :laugh:

"Comment of the night" - says Meri. :first:

NordieBoy

24th September 2009, 20:59

Bwahahahahaha!

I nearly snorted beer all over the screen at that one! :laugh:

"Comment of the night" - says Meri. :first:

Was wondering if anyone would get it :laugh:

Good stuff...
Got played a lot on the jukebox in the wet canteen at Woodburn in 1986 :D
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JATZ

24th September 2009, 21:22

Was wondering if anyone would get it :laugh:

Good stuff...
Got played a lot on the jukebox in the wet canteen at Woodburn in 1986 :D

Ahhhh yes Dee Schnieder (?) the man was a visionary :D

Padmei

25th September 2009, 07:49

Bwahahahahaha!

I nearly snorted beer all over the screen at that one! :laugh:

"Comment of the night" - says Meri. :first:

Mate you must have had quite a few beers by then then.

Underground

25th September 2009, 10:52

Is the 6 hour on this sunday ?
Im gonna be in town this weekend , might come for a look , where is it ?

Monstaman

25th September 2009, 11:47

Showing my age ... twisted sister .. you guys crack me up!

Gotta get an evil or unusual name for the event :Punk:

NordieBoy

25th September 2009, 12:58

Is the 6 hour on this sunday ?
Im gonna be in town this weekend , might come for a look , where is it ?

Christies Forest - Korere-Tophouse Road.
Somewhere in here...
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NordieBoy

25th September 2009, 13:00

Showing my age ... twisted sister .. you guys crack me up!

Gotta get an evil or unusual name for the event :Punk:

The team name on the entry form is "Team Twisted Pair".

Monstaman

25th September 2009, 13:23

The team name on the entry form is "Team Twisted Pair".

Excellent .. long as you guys don't come back t o o twisted.

Great place, we were through there on the road with our WMC round the block ride 3 - 4 months ago , choooice bit of road.

Next big round the block we should catch up with some of you Nelsoniens :Punk: , next one for us is December 3rd over the Tak hill and round.

Padmei

28th September 2009, 20:16

How'd the 6 hour go? Was it this weeknd or next?

topo

28th September 2009, 20:31

How'd the 6 hour go? Was it this weeknd or next?

Was this weekend, I'm completely fecked! over 24hrs later and I still cant lift my arms up properly. Turns out 150kg is a bit much for an event like that:Oops:

Will post some photos that katie took on thursday once we get our broadband back (ran out of MB or sumthing like that).

JATZ

28th September 2009, 20:42

Was this weekend, I'm completely fecked! over 24hrs later and I still cant lift my arms up properly. Turns out 150kg is a bit much for an event like that:Oops:

How many laps did ya get ?, howd Andrew go ? what about team Twistd pair ?.......so many questions...... so few answers

Will post some photos that katie took on thursday once we get our broadband back (ran out of MB or sumthing like that).

You should get dial up :yes: things like that don't happen with dial up :dodge:

topo

28th September 2009, 21:01

Woodman

28th September 2009, 21:12

I did 4 1/2 laps, don't ask about the 1/2:argh:

Andrew's bike wasnt' ready after being stripped following the aust safari so he was there with katie as my support crew - CHEERS JAVAHEAD:niceone:

The Twisted Pair seemed to have a good day but i'll let them tell their story.

If anyone knows of any good deals on a sub 110kg mx/xc bike i may be interested:shifty:

If you wanna borrow the klr next year for a few weeks prior to the 6 hour we can arrange a swap. After that the ktm will feel as light as a feather.
Goodonya for doing it.

warewolf

28th September 2009, 21:20

Was a top day!!! Awesome riding. 25km lap, we did 4 laps each, with Nordie starting his 4th lap at 5h58m.

Team Twisted Pair won the longest-time-for-a-first-lap award, at around 3x the fast guys. :2thumbsup

The mighty 30 year old Honda went very well, with the brakes being the weak link... or perhaps one could say missing link! :argh: Made for very conservative downhills because they all terminated in a steep rough drop-off back onto the forestry roads (ie at right angles). Had to be a bit circumspect about the brakes, and as the day wore on and the speeds picked up, it took a lo-o-o-ong time to stop for the 1st gear corners at the end of the faster 4th/5th gear forestry road sections.

Front suspension was outstandingly good, rear not far behind (ha ha!). The gearing was a bit of an issue; on most of the steep uphills it would top out 2nd gear then fail to hold 3rd, and on the steepest uphill about 2/3 around it topped out 1st but wouldn't hold 2nd. Very forgiving bike to ride vs the 200 2T, it just tractors up anything even at idle in first gear where the 200 would be alternating between wheelspin and wheelie (and stall :crybaby:).

I passed several bikes that don't count: the Shineray XGY200 thingy, topo when he was touring with cramp, a KLX(?) with a rider in a road/adv jacket, and a few quads - both up and down hill. There was really very little traffic. The only real battle I had was late in the day with a Honda CRF....450 (I think - single muffler job, all the CRF250s are twin mufflers??). He was slightly quicker on the roads once I passed him the first time, but he couldn't sustain the pace so I chased him down again and passed him a second time under brakes into another 1st gear uphill corner :eek5: The first time was because when he got on the brakes, I had to go up the inside to avoid hitting him :lol: and I think he was as stunned as I was - him for being passed by a 30yo bike, and me for getting the bike to actually stop in time :Oops:. The second time I think he was surprised to see me there... again... and didn't put up a fight. :lol: Bizarrely I caught him a couple of times on the technical downhills... that's just plain wrong.

Did I mention how much fun it was!!! :2thumbsup

Ms Topo

28th September 2009, 21:25

Was this weekend, I'm completely fecked! over 24hrs later and I still cant lift my arms up properly. Turns out 150kg is a bit much for an event like that:Oops:

Will post some photos that katie took on thursday once we get our broadband back (ran out of MB or sumthing like that).

So here are some photos from the 6 hour :) and Ben did 5 & 1/2 laps! :2thumbsup

Underground

28th September 2009, 21:59

Good stuff ! im a bit slutted I didnt make it out there now .
Were you the heaviest dude out there on the track then Topo ?

warewolf

28th September 2009, 22:08

Were you the heaviest dude out there on the track then Topo ?Oi! That's a bit rude :girlfight: he's not that portly.

Oh, I see what you mean. There was an XR650 as well, they're pretty similar weight.

warewolf

28th September 2009, 22:38

Some pics here (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=10982400).

NordieBoy

29th September 2009, 07:51

I did almost the slowest first lap.
The first hillclimb was a Km or so in and when I got there the logjam was 30-40 odd bikes at least. Topo had got through (just) and from then on noone got through for 10 mins.
Quads were rolling as they tried to turn and squishing riders and bowling 2-wheelers :D
Next time I'm racing with a camera.

I spent over half an hour at the bottom of that hill before I got a chance to try it and got up 1st go.

The fast guys were blasting up the hill, lapping us, when we were still waiting for it to clear. I copped a supersonic softball sized rock a glancing blow off the chinpiece from one of them.

1hr 40min for my 1st lap :woohoo:

My last lap was my best though...

Quads and 2-wheelers littering the track right from the start. One guy killed his quad half way up a technical climb and sat beside it (and under it out of the sun) for the whole race...

Only one arsehole passing manouver the whole race and it was 50m from the walking pace only pits where the guy just bashed into the side of me before dropping down the last bank.

A good fun day.

Apparantly at the prizegiving Sean Clarke mentioned catching up to a twinshock XR250 and the XR getting the drive out of the corner and beating him to the top of the hill :D

A good chance I wasn't riding it then...

NordieBoy

29th September 2009, 15:21

Shots from my cameras...
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warewolf

29th September 2009, 19:32

I copped a supersonic softball sized rock a glancing blow off the chinpiece from one of them. Yowzer! I was looking over my shoulder when I copped the biggest hit on my helmet, glad I didn't cop that one on the face. Some of those hills were so steep & loose, it's the first time I've watched rocks rolling down the good line towards me! :D

A good fun day.A-MEN! :2thumbsup

Apparantly at the prizegiving Sean Clarke mentioned catching up to a twinshock XR250 and the XR getting the drive out of the corner and beating him to the top of the hill :DPriceless! There were plenty of "WOO HOO!!" moments, more as I got used to the bike and could attack with a bit more finesse.

NordieBoy

30th September 2009, 16:55

Team Twisted Pair 6th in class - 76th of 95 overall.
8 laps.
NordieBoy 01:25:56 :pinch:
Warewolf 00:42:38
Warewolf 00:44:08
NordieBoy 00:48:40
NordieBoy 00:49:59
Warewolf 00:39:19
Warewolf 00:39:09
NordieBoy 00:36:58 :oi-grr: Dunno - I knew it was my best by far but not this good?

Topo 23rd in class - 81st of 95 overall.
7 laps.
00:51:14
00:49:52
00:47:41
00:45:20
00:45:05
01:01:32
00:49:21

Interesting that the Lifan 200 took 1:18 to do his first (and only) lap whereas I took 1:25. I got up the hill before him and he never passed me. :wacko:

topo

30th September 2009, 18:02

No XR650 to be seen in the list, therefore i win the over 600cc/"silly fecker on a silly bike class":woohoo:

I would love to see what my actual in motion lap times were as they include fuel/rest/drink breaks in the pits which i reccon were all greater than 4-5 min some much longer.

NordieBoy

30th September 2009, 19:27

No XR650 to be seen in the list, therefore i win the over 600cc/"silly fecker on a silly bike class":woohoo:

Looks like we were the only pre '90 racing so we win the "lack of suspension, brakes and ground clearance" class.

Kiwibiker ADV Riders rulz!

NordieBoy

30th September 2009, 19:45

Wow.
The race results have been downloaded 452 times so far in the 4 hours they've been up.

warewolf

30th September 2009, 20:50

Team Twisted Pair 6th in classExcellent result! :whistle:

NordieBoy 00:36:58 :oi-grr: Dunno - I knew it was my best by far but not this good?Definitely suspect, trimming 25% on the last lap. We thought you were out for mid-40 mins.

Topo 23rd in classWell done that man :clap:

Interesting that the Lifan 200 took 1:18 to do his first (and only) lap whereas I took 1:25. I got up the hill before him and he never passed me. :wacko:They were having some fun and games recording the times - shame really, the computerised system is supposed to cope with it.

NordieBoy

30th September 2009, 20:59

Definitely suspect, trimming 25% on the last lap. We thought you were out for mid-40 mins.

I know I was a lot faster and I was buzzing after but not that much quicker.
I was standing and pulling 2nd as much as possible on the climbs instead of sitting in 1st but that would only gain 3-4 mins.
3rd instead of 2nd down some of those long downhills.
43-44 mins at best.

That lap felt good. I knew there were only a couple of others that could possibly be behind me so didn't have to worry about being passed and just enjoyed it.
No dust, no traffic, no pressure.
I was hitting apexes properly and wheelying off bumps like I hadn't and should have all race.
Even the muddy section I finally went on the left and couldn't believe how much easier it was than the right.

I'm getting hyped up just typing this :D

Have I mentioned it was a fun lap? :2thumbsup

When's the next one!

warewolf

30th September 2009, 21:46

Yep, each lap just got betterer and betterer. Mid-way through lap 2 I'd learnt the bike and the track, and was able to pick the areas I could attack harder. By then I was thinking/planning about the bike and the track ahead, rather than wondering and worrying and being caught out by the bike's characteristics.

Awesomely fun day :2thumbsup

Just proves what they say: you don't need new/fast machinery to have fun! :D :D :D

topo

4th October 2009, 08:09

Anyone up for a quick spin this avo? Going to have a look up sharlands, might do Central rd out/back as well if i have time.

I'll be at sharlands carpark at 1pm if anyone wants to join me.

NordieBoy

4th October 2009, 11:08

I'll be there with knobs on.

NordieBoy

4th October 2009, 17:01

Was there. With knobs on.

Did a clockwise loop this time. I think anti-clockwise is more fun though.

Went up a vaguely familiar feeling bit of road only to come out to the other side of the Scout Road washout :D

Did a nice bit of 0.75 track too.

If it was a bit wider it would have been single track.

Went onto reserve 500m after I left Topo at the carpark.

The knobblies may not have given more grip today but did give more confidence.
I think I'm going to put the MT21 on the front as the Innova enduro tyre is a bit sluggish with 18psi and the weight of the bike.

Good fun.

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topo

7th October 2009, 17:05

Where's the audio for that vid nordie? at least it might give an indication of how slippery that f***n hill was! i'll be back to show that little b**ch whose boss:2guns:

If anyone wants a ride over to blenheim for the trail ride this weekend, i'm taking the ute/trailer over so have plenty of room to carry both gear and bikes.

cheers topo,

NordieBoy

7th October 2009, 17:12

The audio from that camera is crap and distorts even more when I process it.

Woodman

9th October 2009, 19:46

Who is up for a wee ride this weekend some time? Not too worried where really, but there should be heaps of mud around to play in somewere or other.

Just putting it out there too give time to plan etc as we don't often give a lot of notice really now do we.

Possibly Sunday, doesn't need to be knarly.

NordieBoy

10th October 2009, 11:05

Possibly Sunday, doesn't need to be knarly.

So where?

Not gnarly is good as I'm running road gearing and tyres at the moment.

I need to do a reality test of the bashplate.

Woodman

10th October 2009, 11:08

So where?

Not gnarly is good as I'm running road gearing and tyres at the moment.

I need to do a reality test of the bashplate.

Am running road gearing as well and can't be assed puttin the 14 on.

How bout Hori bay? via maungatap or not . Lots of explorin to do up Hori.

Meet at Rock wall at 1 maybe? Sunday.

NordieBoy

10th October 2009, 14:52

Sounds good.

Tiny remenents of snow on the Maungatapu today :D

Woodman

10th October 2009, 15:05

Sounds good.

Tiny remenents of snow on the Maungatapu today :D

Cool c u there. The snow is low , but surprisingly not that cold today.

Woodman

11th October 2009, 19:49

great ride today Nordie, got a bit gnarlier than we planned though. there are a lot of good tracks around there aye.

The x country track parts were cool, I wouldn,t like to do it in the wet though.

Woodman

11th October 2009, 21:14

heres Nordie riding down a hill on the Hori Bay road.

Bloody hell 3 posts in a row.

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Padmei

12th October 2009, 06:33

oh good one Woodman! Was that just a teaser & then you're gonna charge 5 bucks to see him can it at the end?

Just got out of Hira last nite at 6.04pm as Mr armourguard man was locking the gate - Take note early evening forest forragers:msn-wink:

NordieBoy

12th October 2009, 11:29

I didn't can it...

Even rocks are afraid of our Nige. They'd rather disintegrate than hit him :D

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Monstaman

12th October 2009, 12:50

Boyz havin a great wee rummage around in the bush, great pics and filming.

What software do you use Nordie?

NordieBoy

12th October 2009, 14:31

Boyz havin a great wee rummage around in the bush, great pics and filming.

What software do you use Nordie?

I use BLENDER (http://www.blender.org/).
It's a bit full on for video editing as it's designed for making full animated movies but it works and is free.

NordieBoy

12th October 2009, 18:18

Oh and there were only 2 "interesting" people on the whole ride.

We passed the first on the way to and on the way back from Hori Bay.
#1 - A mountain bike tourist loaded up with everything including an acoustic guitar in a softcase strapped to the front panniers of the bike.

#2 - The guy on Maitai Face Road on the scooter with the L plate parked with the seat up and a dog chain tangled around the kick start. He said there was no problem but.....

JATZ

12th October 2009, 19:29

#2 - The guy on Maitai Face Road on the scooter with the L plate parked with the seat up and a dog chain tangled around the kick start. He said there was no problem but.....

Met an interesting young fellah m'self yesterday, his A100 had broken down just this side of the Owen. He was riding back from Chch :gob:
Gave him and his gear a lift back to Nelson on the back of the Trumpy :yes:

NordieBoy

12th October 2009, 19:43

Wouldn't need too many tiedowns for an A100.

Woodman

12th October 2009, 19:50

Ride up there Woodman said Nordieboy

ok here I go he replied,

Hang on a second while I get the camera Nordieboy says.

That conversation could never end well.
Bloody good ride that, if the klr didn't have the IMS and decent handguards that wee off woulda been carnage.

JATZ

12th October 2009, 19:50

Wouldn't need too many tiedowns for an A100.

OOOOOOOO your quick tonight, but the bike was stashed in the trees, I did suggest we strap it on the back :crazy: I don't think he thought I was serious

ZK-Awesome

12th October 2009, 20:35

JATZ

12th October 2009, 21:22

Jatz, it wasn't my old red A100 was it? Sold it to a fella my age, black hair, lives up the aniseed?

Anyway thats a bloody good haul to even get to Chch on one, I usually got the aches after about 60km!

Yeah that'd be him, rode it down to Christchurch, and was heading home. apparently he'd left Chch about 9 and we picked him up just this side of the Owen about 2
Musta had the poor old girl tapped out

Underground

14th October 2009, 11:37

Anybody going to Greymouth Labour weekend ?

Padmei

14th October 2009, 19:23

I'm going down to the bach - Port underwear. Gonna have a cruise thru the forest if anyones over that way...

ZK-Awesome

16th October 2009, 14:43

Thats a shame about the ole 100, ah well it should be a cheapish rebuild for him.

In other news, I'm getting a GB250 parts bike tomorrow, engine included, so I should be back on 2 wheels by the end of next week! :banana:

Also what does everyone think about the bikehoi (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=110137) idea?

MyGSXF

16th October 2009, 17:02

Got a txt earlier sayin:

ACC PROTEST RIDE
SAT 24TH OCT
10.30am
A & P SHOWGROUNDS.. TO NICK SMITHS OFFICE!!

(dunno who's organising it tho...????)

chester

16th October 2009, 18:26

Got a txt earlier sayin:

ACC PROTEST RIDE
SAT 24TH OCT
10.30am
A & P SHOWGROUNDS.. TO NICK SMITHS OFFICE!!

(dunno who's organising it tho...????)

Whats the point of that if Nick Smith is not there? Does he still take his caravan to the flea market on Saturday morning?

Padmei

16th October 2009, 18:33

Maybe they're digging a big hole outside in the carpark & covering it with grass & stuff so we can't see it....

Don't trust noone...

MyGSXF

16th October 2009, 18:50

Whats the point of that if Nick Smith is not there? Does he still take his caravan to the flea market on Saturday morning?

Dunno mate.. :wait: I won't be there anyway.. will be in Greymouth.

maybe he comes home for weekends....

NordieBoy

16th October 2009, 18:51

To the flea market would be better.

A flat white and some of Mrs Jones's'ss Chicken noodles and a spring roll...

Mmmmmm.....Protesting.....Mmmmmmmm.

JATZ

16th October 2009, 19:11

Dunno mate.. :wait: I won't be there anyway.. will be in Greymouth.

maybe he comes home for weekends....

Shit :gob:... Greymouth..... forgot about that, might cruise down for the day

NordieBoy

16th October 2009, 19:22

I'll be at Cardrona...

chester

16th October 2009, 19:59

ill be fishing or shootin fuzzy animals.:2guns:

chester

16th October 2009, 21:24

http://www.nick4nelson.co.nz/index.php?mo=10&yr=2009

check out his calender he is easy to find..........

MyGSXF

16th October 2009, 21:28

Look at his recreation activities.... hit him up about the costs of rugby playing injuries... :dodge:

Recreation:
Kayaking, tennis, tramping, fishing, rugby
Completed 1995 Coast to Coast with MP Bill English
Kayaked Cook Strait 1999 with MP Bill English
Completed Rainbow Rage in March 2000

chester

17th October 2009, 13:10

MyGSXF

17th October 2009, 13:13

how would that help our cause? who cares what he does in his own time....

I was pointing out that he does some 'extreme' type activities himself... yet he doesn't have to pay an ACC levies for them.. :dodge:

chester

17th October 2009, 19:35

Got a txt earlier sayin:

ACC PROTEST RIDE
SAT 24TH OCT
10.30am
A & P SHOWGROUNDS.. TO NICK SMITHS OFFICE!!

(dunno who's organising it tho...????)

Organiser is Steve Page
ph 544 5200
0275 449 448

was advertised in Nelson Mail 17/10

should this be in another thread?

MyGSXF

17th October 2009, 19:58

Organiser is Steve Page
ph 544 5200
0275 449 448

was advertised in Nelson Mail 17/10

Ta for that M

should this be in another thread?

I put it in here.. coz this is where most of the Nelson riders hang out.. :rolleyes:

kiwi rider

17th October 2009, 23:59

Can anyone help. I'm still learning to ride and want to sit my full. Can ride from Nelson to Motueka on my own but still only go approx 80kms on the corners. I have a gn250 and still pretty new to the area. Have had one accident out Ngamoti way and the bike shop took 8 months to repair my bike. (won't to there again) after someone to come riding until I get my confidence.