Nelson Rideouts - Where next? [Archive]

NordieBoy

8th August 2008, 08:28

Just thought a specific thread may work.

Anything up this weekend?

I went up the Wairoa Gorge and did the Boundary Road/Ben Nevis loop yesterday. Scared myself a bit sh1tless when I headed back off a skid site and realised as I started down that I'd just chosen the downhill mountainbike track :eek:
Luckily it was short and had no big drop-offs or it could have been interesting :doctor:
I got right up into the pines to the start of the Ben Nevis Track where it's too steep to ride. Turning around I realised that I do not like riding down a steep hill with wet pineneedles...

Nothing up there the KLR couldn't do fine.
Probably a hour to 2 hours loop from Nelson.

warewolf

8th August 2008, 09:10

Hoping to get out on the 2T this weekend, get some practice & acclimatisation for the 3-hour next weekend.

But will settle for an adv ride if I have to! :woohoo: Going back to Wairoa gorge area would be fine by me.

Padmei

8th August 2008, 18:15

oh Nordie you're taunting me... Good call with the Nelson thread though - kind of ties a few things together.

With family commitments I am probably only gonna get a few hours on Sunday avo for a ride. I would be keen for then but if that's not convienient with others I might have another go over Maungatapu - theres a rock there that needs blowing up.

NordieBoy

8th August 2008, 18:46

How about Sunday afternoon then for...

Nelson, Apple Valley Road (Coastal Highway), Old Coach Road, Rosedale Road, Dovedale Hill, Pig Valley, Wairoa Gorge, Boundary Road, Ben Nevis, Wairoa Gorge, Nelson...

2-3 hours(ish) and none as gnarly as the Maungatapu and only a couple of small fords on the Ben Nevis road.

But don't cut corners up there as you may find some nicely cut branches from a windfallen tree sticking out onto the track.

JATZ

8th August 2008, 19:11

Sounds O.K. to me, give me a chance to replace the flogged out old v-rubber with a slightly less flogged out tkc 80

Padmei

8th August 2008, 19:24

Sounds good. What time 1.30/ 2pm leaving from Nelson ish ok? if time gets too short I may take a shortcut home.

NordieBoy

8th August 2008, 21:12

1:30pm(ish) Caltex Bishopdale?
1:40(ish) Mobil Richmond for Mr (and Mrs?) Jatz or 2:00(ish) at the Apple Valley turnoff?

zeRax

8th August 2008, 21:13

was contemplating the mangataupu and back tomo :o, so itchy for ride ;\

NordieBoy

8th August 2008, 21:24

What time would you be looking at getting to Pelorus?

thommo77

8th August 2008, 21:48

Hope you guys dont mind me gatecrashing your conversation, but are all the trails you listed ok to ride at the moment? The maps are good. How do you get to the others youve listed? Cheers. Enjoy your ride - hope the rain goes!

NordieBoy

8th August 2008, 22:12

zeRax

8th August 2008, 23:19

dont know, any time if someone wanted to meet up ^^, will be up early

NordieBoy

9th August 2008, 07:23

dont know, any time if someone wanted to meet up ^^, will be up early

If I leave Nelson just before 9:00 and I'll be in Pelorus at 10:00.
Or Leave at 10:00 and Pelorus at 11:00?

Which is better for you?

Padmei

9th August 2008, 08:03

If you guys wanted to text me from the top of maungatapu I could meet you at bottom of maitai. (coverage?)

NordieBoy

9th August 2008, 08:16

PM'd zeRax to see if he'll have a cell with him and txt us from the summit and we meet him at the caretakers?

I'll bring a camera :D

zeRax

9th August 2008, 08:34

text sent, what a freakin cracka day(so far), im gonna leave my house at 9:15 kk

NordieBoy

9th August 2008, 10:06

Snow down up the back of the Brook - Looking good for the Maungatapu :D

CrazyFrog

9th August 2008, 11:18

Snow down up the back of the Brook - Looking good for the Maungatapu :D

I can't make it Sunday, but have just come back from Mangatapu 9am this morn.
Heaps of snow, good fun, bit slippery up top, too much snow in my tyres which are getting low on tread anyway. Took some nice pics too. Will post in my albums later today.

CrazyFrog

9th August 2008, 11:25

Here's a couple of this morn's pics to tempt you Nelson riders....:2thumbsup
Unfortunately I wasn't the first to cut tracks, a poxy 4WD beat me to it, but he'd gone already so I had the place to myself.
I gotta get myself a mini tripod, this self portrait thing sucks.......

CrazyFrog

9th August 2008, 11:31

Snow down up the back of the Brook - Looking good for the Maungatapu :D

You boys gonna head over there today?? Better move quickly before snow melts, it's actually quite warm out there.

buggsubique

9th August 2008, 12:01

text sent, what a freakin cracka day(so far), im gonna leave my house at 9:15 kk

Man, we gotta hook up for a ride - saw you ride past me (in a Totalspan ute) on your way out of town. Had to go to work this morning so had to settle fora quick rip along the stop bank tracks...

Padmei

9th August 2008, 12:31

great shots Crazy. You just need me standing by taking the photos;)

I would probably have to set you up by a drop off or mud to capture the pure essence of the KTM in flight.

Put up that one of you going through the stream - I thought it came out well.

zeRax

9th August 2008, 14:57

yea sounds good buggsubique ;D, damn my feet are cold,

zerax+clownishness = stopped in a cold river + full boots :X

so im home, and now im heading out again for a spa with the missus , chow.

nordie was talking about mt patriarch, so lets all get out there in the near future mmk

zeRax

9th August 2008, 15:00

heh, wanted to fill in havelock, but they dont have petrol there at the moment, wtf?! so had to go down the port and go down this little jetty to a 91 pump, cute!

CrazyFrog

9th August 2008, 15:58

nordie was talking about mt patriarch, so lets all get out there in the near future mmk

I'm keen to do Patriarch next weekend, Sat 16th. I've put a comment on the Patriarch thread as well. Anyone else keen?

buggsubique

9th August 2008, 17:27

Well keen. Comment in thread also.

NordieBoy

9th August 2008, 19:25

Anything other than next weekend :(
X-Country Champs Final on Sunday.

NordieBoy

10th August 2008, 18:33

The Maungatapu compilation...

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JATZ

10th August 2008, 20:04

AAHHHH, Nice way to spend a sunday afternoon, Cheers guys.
Roll on next w/end, may just have to go to Blenhiem

thommo77

10th August 2008, 21:32

NordieBoy

10th August 2008, 22:10

Looks like good times!
Just a couple of questions, as I'd love to take a look............
What sort of difficulty is the Maungatapu? Is access via top of Brook Street - where exactly?
Round trip to Pelorus and back takes how long exactly?
Cheers.

Maungatapu is up the Maitai - Go straight up untill you hit gravel and then turn left at the cattle-stop there's a big sign at the caretakers overlooking the dam.
About 1hr each way.

At the moment it's a bit slippery with clay/ice/snow but not difficult if you take it easy. I went through on a road bike when it was a lot rougher.

NordieBoy

10th August 2008, 22:12

Jeeze ZeRax, you trying to get your knee down on that first corner when you go past :D

NordieBoy

10th August 2008, 22:50

That was a good day - Thanks guys.

Only 50% of the bikes needed zip-ties to hold things on :D

Rosedale Summit...
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Dovedale Hill looking over to Pigeon Valley.
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View from Boundary Road/Ben Nevis.
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Video to come...

CrazyFrog

11th August 2008, 06:44

Looks like good times!
Just a couple of questions, as I'd love to take a look............
What sort of difficulty is the Maungatapu? Is access via top of Brook Street - where exactly?
Round trip to Pelorus and back takes how long exactly?
Cheers.

Your KLX250 should eat the Mangatapu for breakfast...just consider your tyre pressure /or tread depth and you'll be fine. It's 42 kms from town to Pelorus, and as Nordie said, takes about an hour. Track rides better when it's had some rain, the Pelorus side gravel can be skitterish in the dry (if you're pushin it along a bit!). Get out there and enjoy!

Padmei

11th August 2008, 07:47

I'd recommend doing the maungatapu the first time after a few dry days - in the wet it's a bit sippery on the rocks & clay but a grouse ride. i'd be keen to go over with you if you want company.

Zerax you were very very close to my rock crossing through that stream:blink:

The ride yesterday was great - thanks guys. I will definately get back & do wairoa gorge again. Um Nordie can you be discreet with the editing of the video:doh:

NordieBoy

11th August 2008, 08:11

The ride yesterday was great - thanks guys. I will definately get back & do wairoa gorge again. Um Nordie can you be discreet with the editing of the video:doh:

Discreet?

Ok then :devil2:

warewolf

11th August 2008, 10:01

Ah sounds like it was lotsa fun. Sat I was out on the 2T in the brilliant weather so I did get some riding in - made up for spending all Sunday pruning and taking green waste to the tip :weep:

Next weekend is no good for me, cross-country race. Hopefully NO snow. :D

Padmei

11th August 2008, 17:45

twotyred

11th August 2008, 17:57

whats a 2T?

too stroke

NordieBoy

12th August 2008, 17:41

Looks like the next ride is Sat 16th up Lake Chalice/Mt Patriach.
Of course that would include the Maungatapu for those based in Nelson :D

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=78126

zeRax

12th August 2008, 19:39

hehe, im pretty sure there was some geological movement below me out of my control !

JATZ

12th August 2008, 20:09

Found this, thought it was pretty cool, thought the nelson crew could give it a go (I'll do the filming)
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nerdneh

12th August 2008, 21:21

Looks like the next ride is Sat 16th up Lake Chalice/Mt Patriach.
Of course that would include the Maungatapu for those based in Nelson :D

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=78126

Hi Fran, What time are you leave,n home on Sat to do this ride. ? Are you not competing XC on Sun.?

NordieBoy

13th August 2008, 08:07

Ben Nevis Rideout...
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NordieBoy

13th August 2008, 08:29

Hi Fran, What time are you leave,n home on Sat to do this ride. ? Are you not competing XC on Sun.?

I may go over to the XC and take some photos but my bike isn't suited to XC yet (too twitchy, can't wait to get my longer forks) and I prefer MX on it.

It looks to be about 170km one way including the Maungatapu and Onamalutu.
We'd probably have to leave about 9am to get back in daylight.

topo

13th August 2008, 18:32

Just got confirmation that the mighty PD is aloud to join in the fun:clap:
we'll def be going over the mungatapu in the morning :Punk:. Are there any other women joining the ride? (other than those taking the easy way :bleh:)

JATZ

13th August 2008, 20:49

Mr and Mrs jatz will be attending, taking the road route to get there and leaving about 7:30 (which will prolly be a bit closer to 8)

warewolf

14th August 2008, 13:51

FCUK! FCUK! FCUK! :mad: No XC for me this weekend. The 2T was pretty noisy last ride, I've pulled the cylinder to investigate and the big-end has distintegrated... lots of free play and fine metallic grit everywhere. :buggerd:Looks like I can save the cylinder but needs a new big-end and top-end kit. FCUK!

So I should probably come out and play on Saturday. :calm:

NordieBoy

14th August 2008, 14:32

warewolf

14th August 2008, 14:42

Thank goodness it's not a 4T.Parts bill could still top $1500 to buy KTM stuff in NZ, extrapolating from US prices.

Looks like Shane can relax a bit on Sunday then.and why not? I will be!

thommo77

14th August 2008, 22:56

Cheers for the info. Hard to commit to organised rideout times etc, as I'm pretty busy and just get out while I can. Hopefully, should be easier to plan rides closer to Xmas.
One question re tyre pressures - what are you guys running front and rear during these wet times? I'm running 22 psi both tyres, but find the front a bit 'skittery' on rocks/tight gravel. Maybe lower front to 18-odd?
Finally, this is the 1st new bike Ive owned since a new XR200 in 1982!
The recommended Kawi break-in says under 4000rpms for the first 800kms and under 6000rpms for the next 800. Personally, I find that a bit over the top (would drive me nuts). Ive currently done 200kms and took it pretty easy for the first 120kms. I'm now giving it plenty of variance on different terrain, going up and down all the gears, avoiding 'lugging' and varying rev range up to about 5,500 - 6,000 without thrashing it. Basically, sticking to the school of thought that you should break it in how you intend to ride it i.e don't baby it, dont redline/thrash it. Im also going to change filter/oil and 400-500kms, instead of waiting until the recommended 1,000km first service (when I'll get oil/filter changed again. What do you guys reckon - am I doing the right thing in regards to break-in? Cheers - and enjoy your ride this weekend!

Padmei

15th August 2008, 07:40

Sounds about what I'm doing Thommo on the new KLR. Going in for my 1000K service today hopefully. The only thing I've found is that you may need to loctite & tighten all the bolts you can as many of min have vibrated undone over tracks like Maunga.

from what I've read re breaking in Kawas you should get rid of that factory oil as soon as & put some good mineral oil in.

marks

15th August 2008, 07:50

warewolf

15th August 2008, 11:33

how many hours you got on that thing?

I thought the 200's were super reliable?Not many, 78 hrs, 2750km. Yes, it is quite unexpected and I can't find any similar experiences documented online (but search results are a 'noisy channel')... at least not for KTMs.

Dollars may not be as bad as first thought, the plunge in the 'south pacific rouble' will ease the comparison.

warewolf

15th August 2008, 11:39

The recommended Kawi break-in says under 4000rpms for the first 800kms and under 6000rpms for the next 800. Personally, I find that a bit over the top (would drive me nuts).1000rpm higher at 100km sooner - quote from an industry insider - if you are doing it 'by the book'. There is also the mototune method.

Changing oil at 100km is most useful, rumour has it there's more particulate matter generated in that very first interval than through the next 900km. Exponential decay curve, not linear.

thommo77

15th August 2008, 14:46

Thanks for that. Any suggestions on oil brand? Obviuosly motorbike specific and not synthetic. Also, I notice SuperCheap have pre-oiled oil filters. Anyone tried these?

Padmei

15th August 2008, 17:03

Be a bit wary of the oil. After reading the very thorough breakin procedure at KLR650.net I stipulated to the dealer that I wanted to put in Shell Rotella - a diesel oil recommended due to the lack of Moly in the oil. They came back & said they would void the warrantee if it went in the engine.

We settled on Castrol mineral bike specific oil. I guess Catrol have been around & got a pretty good rep. Amsol is another brand recommended from the Stateside websites but unsure if you can get it here.

Is your KLX road legal? They look like grouse bikes.

Took the Filco scorpio 225 demo out while they serviced Gonzo today - what a cool little bike. :Punk: Talk about fun. Goes to show you don't have to have a big bike to have a good time

JATZ

15th August 2008, 17:54

NordieBoy

15th August 2008, 19:04

Not many, 78 hrs, 2750km. Yes, it is quite unexpected and I can't find any similar experiences documented online (but search results are a 'noisy channel')... at least not for KTMs.

Dollars may not be as bad as first thought, the plunge in the 'south pacific rouble' will ease the comparison.

The price for a complete crank assembly may not be much more...

CrazyFrog

15th August 2008, 20:09

Brand new kenda k760 installed this afternoon, bit sketchy on the wet seal, locks up under engine braking:gob: gunna have to watch that.
Goes good on gravel so far, great on vege gardens and front lawns (don't have to mow that bit for a while)
Quite a bit noisier than the slicks too, bring on tomorrow

Yep, I got me a knobbly fitted today too (thanks Colin!). Trying out a Metzeler 6 Days Extreme, dot approved, just the ticket for the Mangatapu, but will be wary of it on the wet seal. See you lads Sat morn.

warewolf

16th August 2008, 11:46

The price for a complete crank assembly may not be much more...Well spotted that man; approx. US$135 extra.

Nearly a quarter of the price is a "gasket kit" but I'm buggered if I can tell what's in it or why it is so expensive, the individual gaskets I can see are about $30.

Padmei

16th August 2008, 18:22

Well boys how did it go? I ended up doing a few jobs on the house that have been waiting for 3 years then went over the Maungatapu about 2pm. Found some snow at the repeater station:eek:

Going down the other side was nearly taken out by a bunch of MXers. Ever one of them was on the wrong side of the road going around blind corners:nono:

How was French Pass? Any French left there?

thommo77

18th August 2008, 10:34

Padmei - yep, the klx is road legal. One of the reasons I got it. Plan on doing about 75% off road, but still want to be able to shoot into town etc when need to. Great bike so far!
As I'm pretty slightly built, I didn't want anything too bulky/heavy either.
Did a lot of 'research' on the net prior to buying it. Only read a couple of complaints which were either minor cosmetic things, or guys wanting a tad more power which is easily fixed in required.
Cheap too, as opposed to other similar bikes and more features than most in it's class. The other option was the new Yammy WR, but costs another $4,000-odd!

Padmei

18th August 2008, 16:51

Yeah the Yammys are more expensive. My mate bought a cfr250r which is great bike but we can't ride anywhere that requires going on the road. I think the KLX is the ticket.

warewolf

19th August 2008, 09:57

My mate bought a cfr250r which is great bike but we can't ride anywhere that requires going on the road.He should have bought the CRF-X.

PS Maungatapu was fun yesterday! Did anyone see the signs of the 'off' heading to NSN, up the top above the first climb up from the ford? Sharp right-hander after a more open series of slight bends. Big skid heading off the road, pointing at a small tree that looks like it is half pushed over, with about 1m of bark scraped off it. :D

CrazyFrog

19th August 2008, 16:36

Did anyone see the signs of the 'off' heading to NSN, up the top above the first climb up from the ford? Sharp right-hander after a more open series of slight bends. Big skid heading off the road, pointing at a small tree that looks like it is half pushed over, with about 1m of bark scraped off it. :D

So how hard was it to haul the 160kg KTM back up onto the track?

zeRax

19th August 2008, 17:01

lol a bugga

warewolf

19th August 2008, 17:54

So how hard was it to haul the 160kg KTM back up onto the track?ha ha... not guilty, I'm just an innocent onlooker. There's was quite a bit of disturbed underbrush so they certainly had a bit of a struggle.

NordieBoy

19th August 2008, 18:13

So how hard was it to haul the 160kg KTM back up onto the track?

Would have been harder than picking one up out of the watertable on the outside of a sealed corner :D

NordieBoy

21st August 2008, 08:42

Slideshow of the French Pass ride...
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CrazyFrog

21st August 2008, 08:46

Would have been harder than picking one up out of the watertable on the outside of a sealed corner :D

Nordie, put down the camera and come help push, you asswipe!

cooneyr

21st August 2008, 10:53

Any of you fullas done the route between Elaine bay and Penzance Bay? I'm not talking about the walking track around the foreshore but the 4wd track that follows the power line over the hills? I've not but heard of a guy who took a 4x4 over it. Might be worth exploring one day.

Cheers R

Edit - This track (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&saddr=Unknown+road+%40-41.089100,+173.761990&daddr=-41.056508,173.756762&hl=en&geocode=7502152375329803990,-41.089100,173.761990%3B9471813335655054748,-41.069397,173.757695&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=14&dirflg=w&sll=-41.064404,173.754101&sspn=0.031969,0.077248&ie=UTF8&ll=-41.073657,173.759937&spn=0.063928,0.154495&z=13)

Padmei

21st August 2008, 20:53

looks good Nordie well done boys

JATZ

21st August 2008, 21:13

Damn, we live in a nice part of the country aye :niceone:

Padmei

24th August 2008, 08:44

Jatz Was that you riding the bluey bike going around the waterfront yesterday?

We want to see pics!!

Nordie I'm sure if you advertised the training session & got a few old hands as mentors there would be a lot of interest. Bike setup etc could be covered too perhaps?

marks

24th August 2008, 18:16

Damn, we live in a nice part of the country aye :niceone:

Having had the deluxe Nordieboy day tour of the Nelson area - I 100% agree :)

I wanna come back and do some more.....

NordieBoy

24th August 2008, 18:36

If we'd have started earlier I could'a got you even more hookederer than you were :D

JATZ

24th August 2008, 18:47

Jatz Was that you riding the bluey bike going around the waterfront yesterday?

We want to see pics!!

Nope, wasn't me on a blue bike.

See pics here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=80434

Nordie.... what dictionry did you get hookderer out of ?

NordieBoy

24th August 2008, 19:02

Nope, wasn't me on a blue bike.

See pics here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=80434

Nordie.... what dictionry did you get hookderer out of ?

Mine.
Why?
You never heardedded it before?

NordieBoy

26th August 2008, 22:15

Looking at doing some "research" on distances/times/accessability of some tracks for possible inclusion in the "Tasman Dust Buster".

Along the lines of...
Nelson
Richmond
Brightwater
Wairoa Gorge
Boundary Road/Ben Nevis
Wairoa Gorge
Pig Valley
Church Valley
Wakefield
Dovedale Hill
Jacobs Ladder
Rosedale Hill
Upper Moutere
Old Coach Rd
Motueka (Fuel?)
Mt Campbell (gate at bottom needs permission so may not include this - yet)
Mot Valley West Bank
Mt Arthur
Jacobs Ladder
Sunday Creek
Panic Mac Rd
Spooners Lookout
Tapawera/Baton Rd
Glenrae Rd
Fairhall Rd
Tadmor Bushend Rd
Tapawera
Spooners
Wakefield
Brightwater
Richmond
Nelson

The only non-public-roads bits look to be parts of Old Coach Road and Panic Mac to Spooners.

I may get lost (several times) so anyone that comes along does so at their own risk :dodge:

Padmei

27th August 2008, 07:44

when are you looking at doing this?

NordieBoy

27th August 2008, 19:06

This weekend.
Sat or Sunday.

Missing bits out is fine.
I really want to check out Sunday Creek to Spooners and Glenrae Road to Tadmor Bushend Road.

topo

27th August 2008, 21:34

If you miss any roads out i'll be keen as next weekend:2thumbsup
I was also thinking of doing a mission up the cobb valley sometime soon if anyone's interested.

NordieBoy

27th August 2008, 21:53

Maybe a smaller loop this weekend and a bigger one next?
Try and get permission for Mt Campbell for next?

Underground

27th August 2008, 22:07

mmm starting to get interested

Padmei

28th August 2008, 07:36

Shorter one always good for me.
+1 on Cobb at some stage.

Went up Mt Duppa (duffa?) yesterday. Great ride 15mins from home. Not good going riding with 300ks of gas used already - had to turn back to get some gas.

topo

28th August 2008, 18:14

You clearly have issues if your worried about gas and you've ONLY done 300km:yes:

NordieBoy

28th August 2008, 19:03

You clearly have issues if your worried about gas and you've ONLY done 300km:yes:

Unless it's also 300km's back :D

JATZ

28th August 2008, 19:05

Cobb sounds good 2 me, just not this w/end, maybe a quick spin through barons flat at the same time ?

CrazyFrog

28th August 2008, 22:01

[QUOTE=NordieBoy;1704766]Looking at doing some "research" on distances/times/accessability of some tracks for possible inclusion in the "Tasman Dust Buster".

Along the lines of...blah, blah

Tapawera/Baton Rd
Glenrae Rd
Fairhall Rd
Tadmor Bushend Rd
Tapawera

Nordie, this bit thru Glenrae, Fairhall Rds is a forestry block, I've ridden it before but not sure if "public access" is okay. You gotta ride thru the forestry camp just past Tapawera and wander around a bit to find the entrance to the track up onto Hollands road. It also passes thru a small section of farm, maybe 500m at the Fairhall Rd (Tadmor end) but you have to go thru a farm gate just before the farmhouse near the road end. Possibly be aware of restricted access during lambing time. Yeah, it's a good fun piece of dirt, but the logging roads go everywhere, be prepared to take a couple of wrong turns. And there's bunnies and hares everywhere, good fun to chase!
I'd love to join ya but I've gotta work (in the afternoon) both Sat and Sund. Maybe I could venture out in the morn...

NordieBoy

29th August 2008, 08:09

The bit I'm trying to find is actually public road according to one of the landowners.
You hang a right over the Tap bridge and left onto Glenrae Road and go from there.

NordieBoy

30th August 2008, 09:51

Looking at leaving Nelson about 11am and heading off through the moutere, old coach, rosedale, jacobs, sunday creek, panic mac, spooners (maybe to raey saddle) and back to Nelson.
Should be around 3hrs or so.

NordieBoy

30th August 2008, 16:47

Well that was fun.
There was a gate across Panic Mac Road and a guy cutting wood right there so I didn't go up that one. Played around over in Tapawera and Coronation Forest for 4 hrs instead :D

JATZ

30th August 2008, 19:13

So no one wanted to join you Nordie ? Thought about a diffrent deodorant ?

CrazyFrog

30th August 2008, 20:07

Jeez Nordie, how 'bout some more notice next time, and you might get some company, it'll give the boys a chance to fire up the computer, then get their shit together and put on their gear. It takes me an hour and 10 mins just to get outta bed..... unless I can smell bacon cooking:laugh:

NordieBoy

30th August 2008, 20:20

So no one wanted to join you Nordie ? Thought about a diffrent deodorant ?

Maybe a bit of Castrol R in the tank would do it?

It wasnt like I got lost or anything...

It's a bit lower and clearer than when Padmei and I woosed out.
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But a really soft shingle base still makes for water in boot...
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Bluddy know-it-all smart arse sheep looking down their noses at you...
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Gorge Road dead(ish) end.
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My bike is on the other side of that. It ended up too thick to walk through and the bike would just bounce back out when I pulled the clutch in...
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Another dead end...
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Coronation Forest rest area.
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I didn't get anywhere I was intending to but inadvertantly discovered a really nice loop over in Tap :D

thommo77

30th August 2008, 20:25

Had a look up the Boundary Rd/Ben Nevis loop this arvo. Great weather and top views. Think I might have gone down the same MB track you did, Nordie!

Slightly off the topic - but I've now put about 400kms on the bike.
Noticed today when I got home that the coolant reserve tank was showing 'L'. When I picked the bike up from dealer, it was 1/2 way between 'F' & 'L'. Is it unusual for this to get low this soon?
Ive checked for leaks, but none visible. Also, any suggestions on coolant brands to top it up?
Finally, Ive been told the higher octane fuel, the better. This true? Im making a point of filling up with the new V Power (95) stuff at Shell.

NordieBoy

30th August 2008, 20:41

Had a look up the Boundary Rd/Ben Nevis loop this arvo. Great weather and top views. Think I might have gone down the same MB track you did, Nordie!
Topo and Jatz did it on the ride up there but they got to have a look down it first before setting off :eek:

Slightly off the topic - but I've now put about 400kms on the bike.
Noticed today when I got home that the coolant reserve tank was showing 'L'. When I picked the bike up from dealer, it was 1/2 way between 'F' & 'L'. Is it unusual for this to get low this soon?
Ive checked for leaks, but none visible. Also, any suggestions on coolant brands to top it up?
Just keep it up to halfway - No probs.

Finally, Ive been told the higher octane fuel, the better. This true? Im making a point of filling up with the new V Power (95) stuff at Shell.
Use the lowest octane the bike will run nicely on.
The DR prefers 91 and even my old Nordie (water cooled 558cc single with 48hp) liked 91 best.

If it pinks or pings go up a grade.

Underground

30th August 2008, 21:39

Thats one mighty fine looking sheep there nordie , did you manage to catch it?

NordieBoy

30th August 2008, 21:56

Nah. The maaaafia were keeping an eye on her.

<a target=_new href=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20080830%20Tapawera%20Spooners%20etc/slides/20080830-122724-000039.jpg><img src=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20080830%20Tapawera%20Spooners%20etc/thumbs/20080830-122724-000039.jpg></a>

chester

30th August 2008, 22:15

try going spooners lookout -olivers rd (forestry roads) -trig S rd -Rabbit gully to Tapawera.(I know alot of the bush roads).

chester

30th August 2008, 22:21

How about the highest fire lookout in New Zealand? Top of the Reay saddle turn left on the {Nelson side}(forestry road) follow the road up to the lookout.

NordieBoy

30th August 2008, 22:55

Did Olivers Road to Spooners today and Trig S looks like a nice addition and Rabbit Gully is where the motorsport area may go. But I really want to link up Spooners and Sunday Creek :D

Padmei

31st August 2008, 11:27

Went thru porika yesterday with a mate but didn't get thru. There are trees down in the way. We got over a few smaller ones ok but had to slide Gonzo the big Fat F over one medium sized one then hit a messy big trunk. We probably could have got him over but time was ticking on & didn't want to risk hitting another big one - we were pretty stuffed by then.

So until someone clears the road I would n't suggest anyone go thru there unless they were on a Pit bike!!

NordieBoy

31st August 2008, 13:57

Or a light bike like a DR650 :devil2:

But then again I was stopped by gorse...

Padmei

31st August 2008, 14:10

it did look like some serious gorse though. It's a good day for couch surfing today. I been reading the latest trailbike adv aussie mag & it's brilliant. Mostly due to the rave reviews of NZ rides:2thumbsup

topo

1st September 2008, 22:14

So whats the plan this weekend? cobb/harwoods hole?, Westhaven?, Maruia saddle? I'm busy sat morning but sunday's all good:banana:.
Anyone got any better ideas:drinkup:?

Padmei

1st September 2008, 22:22

I'm working this weekend so I'm out:argh:

Underground

1st September 2008, 23:25

At this stage I'll be over your way this weekend , sunday would work out

JATZ

2nd September 2008, 20:06

Sunday......I'd be a starter, Cobb sounds good

NordieBoy

2nd September 2008, 20:10

Sunday Cobb sounds good.

topo

2nd September 2008, 20:56

Looks like Cobb on sunday it is:yes:.
depart mot caltex around 9am? that way we should be home at a reasonable hour.

NordieBoy

2nd September 2008, 21:42

Sounds good.

NordieBoy

4th September 2008, 20:20

it did look like some serious gorse though.

Next time I'll take a machete :D

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CrazyFrog

4th September 2008, 21:42

Nordie, what was that bloody dreadful music? Nice little montage you've got goin' there tho.
Can't make the weekend, working as well, but ventured out Tapawera way in the pissing rain today, I had a serious case of "get the F..K outside now".
Found loads of mud and some epic puddles....have a look at McLean's camping area on the Tap/Mot Valley highway, if you're out that way in the next couple of days, one puddle about 50m across and a foot deep with an even gravel base, just right for some great bow wave pictures. FUNNNNNN!:woohoo:

Underground

4th September 2008, 21:56

Yeah that music just made me think that the next frame after the photo of the nice sheep would be something sick involving white gumboots .

NordieBoy

4th September 2008, 22:30

It's "Portrait of a serial photographer" by The Chaps from darn sarf.

Thought it quite appropriate meself :D

topo

5th September 2008, 23:08

In the last week i've fitted heated grips (it is a beemer after all - must be getting soft), made a route book holder for the DB1k09, and have just finished making some new footpeg extensions - -WIDER:clap:.
I also havent riden the mighty PD in two weeks therefore i'll be leaving mot caltex at 9am sun heading for the cobb (or any better ideas), if you want to book an espresso at the cobb hydro let me know prior to 8am sundy.

Underground

5th September 2008, 23:33

See you in mot

NordieBoy

5th September 2008, 23:38

See you in Mot.

JATZ

6th September 2008, 08:23

see you in Mot.

nerdneh

6th September 2008, 10:19

Caltex 0900 Sun. Seeyou there.

JATZ

6th September 2008, 17:09

thommo77

6th September 2008, 17:17

Went for a nice wee play around the Reay Saddle this a.m. Limited for time, so was only up there for a couple of hours. Damn - could have spent all day up around there! Was surprised how dry it was.
Have a good ride tomorrow, boys. Look forward to catching up in the not too distant.

topo

7th September 2008, 07:16

Must have own mug and milk (if you are that way inclined:sick:).I've got the coffee and sugar sorted:yes:

NordieBoy

7th September 2008, 08:06

"Let's do it".

JATZ

7th September 2008, 16:46

Yip, just did it

JATZ

7th September 2008, 16:49

Yip just did it, very relaxing day, Ahhhhh
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/111_1521.jpg
Heading in to the power house
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Somewhere else
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http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/111_1530.jpg
Lunch
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp201/ztaj/111_1543.jpg

Must do it again soon

NordieBoy

7th September 2008, 19:50

Took 235 photos and threw away the crappiest 80 :D

They're all <a href=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20080907%20Cobb%20Rideout/index.html>HERE</a>.

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warewolf

7th September 2008, 21:17

Nice!!

Shame I spent all day inside, on such a glorious day, too.

NordieBoy

7th September 2008, 22:43

Nice!!

Shame I spent all day inside, on such a glorious day, too.

New toy to play with?

:clap:

warewolf

8th September 2008, 18:52

New riding partner? Grow your own... :msn-wink:

cobber

12th September 2008, 21:17

real cool photos ,almost as good as being there. thanks for a magic day in a magic area .
Rog

NordieBoy

13th September 2008, 07:54

real cool photos ,almost as good as being there. thanks for a magic day in a magic area .
Rog
I like the fairing on your DR.

Now to do the Barran Flat area :banana:

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R6chick

13th September 2008, 08:40

Looks like you guys had a great time. :yes:
Premo pictures!! :sunny:

CrazyFrog

13th September 2008, 20:13

Went for a quick squirt today, over Rosedale Rd, Jacobs Ladder, Mot Valley Hwy, Mt Arthur, Takaka Hill, Canaan Downs (plenty space to play up there :clap:), damn it's good to have a sunny day, loads of corners and a tank full o'gas. The Frog goes wild, happy again! Mt Arthur and Canaan Downs roads are in primo, hard fast condition, might even do it again in the morn. Any takers?

Padmei

14th September 2008, 20:19

Well folks what a great weekend. Sounds like you had a good ride crazy. I managed to get out of the house about 4pm today. I weighed up between squeezing in the last 10mins of the bike show or riding - I went riding.

I went up sharlands to have a poke around but the gates up sharlands(3k) & central road were locked. Could have rode around them but thought better not lest we loose access altogether.

Ended up going over the maunga again (getting to know it pretty well now) & down & back along the road. What a fantastic feeling having a warm breeze thru the helmet rather than having snot icicles hanging from ones nose. Summer is slowly coming:wari:

Anyone doing the 6hr cross country next weekend as I'm crewing for some friends. BTW what do you call those fires they have in the pits where you can't see the flames? I want to try one:shifty:

nerdneh

14th September 2008, 20:29

Yep Ill be there with my little black nana bike trying.to circulate without getting run over. Please say gidday.:stupid:

JATZ

14th September 2008, 20:46

Where's the 6 hr being held ?
Spent the day investigating Gourmet rd/Hungry rd between Dovedale and the top of Sunday crk rd
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Padmei

14th September 2008, 21:07

Is that you guys in the 4wd or some other victims? Not an easy place to get out of.

Im not sure where the 6hr is but near korere? Tap?

JATZ

14th September 2008, 21:50

Is that you guys in the 4wd or some other victims? Not an easy place to get out of.

Im not sure where the 6hr is but near korere? Tap?

Nah, not me, I didn't quite get that far, but would have ended up in the same position if I had got there.
Can't be to hard to find the 6 hr, Korere's a small place and I guess it'll be sign posted

NordieBoy

14th September 2008, 21:54

It's here...
http://nmcc.org.nz/files/08%206%20Hr%20Map%202.jpg

cobber

15th September 2008, 06:50

Nah, not me, I didn't quite get that far, but would have ended up in the same position if I had got there.
Can't be to hard to find the 6 hr, Korere's a small place and I guess it'll be sign posted

Could have had a bit of a problem getting through that hole on the two wheelers, I saw a few very dirty 4x4 s on the road as I rode my Indian home from the bike show and wondered if you guys were in the same condition.

NordieBoy

15th September 2008, 07:50

Jenni and I went up Mt Duppa and had a play around on the roads there.
It was quite cool when I would ask which direction at a junction and she'd point to the one that didn't lead back to the main road :D
This was the first time she has gone exploring with me.
Well apart from once through the Maungatapu when it was at it's worst and put her off for over a year :)

If I get my new forks on the XR in time I'll race the 6-hour otherwise I'll be there taking photos.

warewolf

15th September 2008, 14:12

Still undecided about the 6hr. Would definitely be racing if the bike hadn't packed a sad :crybaby:, as I really enjoyed last year. Will have to see if I can blag a ride with a mate (pony express) or maybe even just go out to help as crew or marshal.

PS might be doing an afternoon ride in the next couple of days, over the Maungatapu to Pelorus for coffee. Any takers?

NordieBoy

15th September 2008, 15:16

nerdneh

15th September 2008, 17:53

Hi Colin , What day & time are you going over M/Tap wouldnt mind joining you

NordieBoy

15th September 2008, 21:45

I'm up for the Maungatapu at 4pm Wed or 2pm Thurs.

Padmei

16th September 2008, 20:18

I could do either time as well!! What do you reckon gentlemen?

NordieBoy

16th September 2008, 21:32

Could be... fun...

JATZ

16th September 2008, 21:37

'scuse me but what day is the 6 hr ?

NordieBoy

17th September 2008, 07:17

The map above says the 21st which is Sunday.

Looking better for today...

Padmei

17th September 2008, 07:31

shall we liase about lunchtime to see what its like for the avo?

warewolf

17th September 2008, 12:39

Might be fri or next week for me, chaps.

NordieBoy

17th September 2008, 13:11

I'm just finished my big job for today so am up for anytime from now this afternoon.

And again on Friday or next week :D

cooneyr

17th September 2008, 13:16

I'm just finished my big job for today so am up for anytime from now this afternoon.

And again on Friday or next week :D

You must be able to ride the Manga in your sleep by now Nordie. Time to get the CT110, C50, etc to make it a bit more interesting :wacko:

Cheers R

NordieBoy

17th September 2008, 15:14

It's started raining a bit and it looks like it'd be quite wet up the Maunga.
Quite happy staying inside :D

warewolf

20th September 2008, 20:34

Still undecided about the 6hr. right, I will be there, lending a hand.

NordieBoy

20th September 2008, 22:20

I'll be there but my XR won't :(
Mutter mutter no room on trailer mutter mutter :(

I may see how far around I can get on the DR with a rear IRC GP110 and a 18000km font Shinko SR244 :D

You biking or caring Warewolf?

warewolf

22nd September 2008, 10:27

Nice day out. Good to see so many adv'ers there for a look-see. Shame I wasn't riding, if one more mate says, "you would have really loved this track!" I'll throw a tanty...

Congrats to nerdneh for scooping the prize pool! If he was seen staggering back to the car after the prizegiving, it wasn't 'cos he was drunk, but overloaded with loot.

NordieBoy

22nd September 2008, 16:19

Padmei

22nd September 2008, 20:26

Looked like heaps of fun.

We ended up crewing for Chris someone who was bit of a gun apparently. Didn't know him from a bar of soap but he ended up winning so it must have been due to the excellent way I poured petrol over everything on the bike & managing to get a squirt into the tank.

He had a hard case with about ten pairs of new wind-on type goggles. Oh to be sponsored :( anyway i've got about 9 pairs to sell:devil2:

Really good to catch up with the adv crew & full credit to nerdneh for showing those young whippersnippers how to
do it with style. What did you win nerdneh?

JATZ

22nd September 2008, 20:43

Yip Padmei, don't go applying for a job at the servo will ya, unless it's self service.
Had a good cruisy ride home through Golden downs, spooners, U/moutere.I don't know what the dirt bike rider thought when I pulled of the H/way onto the fire break and went scooting past him on the DR.
Had to have a look at Old coach rd too(that XT's a light bike to pick up) and got home before the rain :woohoo:

NordieBoy

22nd September 2008, 20:58

All my "going home the long way" plans went to poo.
Raey Hill was closed due to windfall.
Raey Saddle to Spooners was closed due to the Rally of Nelson :(
Saw Richard Mason on the side of the road in a liasion section with his bonnet up :D

So I went up and around Ben Nevis instead.

JATZ

22nd September 2008, 21:07

Saw the rally cars too, and not a warning sign to be seen anywhere, wondered if you'd meet any on your travels.
Ben Nevis was discussed over a latte in Wakefield, but thats as close as we got.

warewolf

22nd September 2008, 21:40

We ended up crewing for Chris someone who was bit of a gun apparently. Didn't know him from a bar of soap but he ended up winning so it must have been due to the excellent way I poured petrol over everything on the bike & managing to get a squirt into the tank. Chris Power. I wondered why his pit stops seemed a bit... casual. :Pokey:

He had a hard case with about ten pairs of new wind-on type goggles. Oh to be sponsored :( anyway i've got about 9 pairs to sell:devil2:Bastard, I've just bought a set of those. But if the price is right I might be in for another pair. Last year in the wet that would've been a real bonus, in the end I gave up on my goggles, didn't even bother to get pit crew to clean them each lap as they wouldn't last until the top of the first hill without fogging up. Rode so much without them that my eyes were red & gritty for days afterward. Passing quads was particularly interesting.

Padmei

23rd September 2008, 07:26

those quads would scare the hell out of me, those wide rotating leg rippers beside you:(

Casual ? casual? we were on to it:rolleyes:

warewolf

23rd September 2008, 10:10

Those leg rippers are the least of your worries. They don't spend much time beside you, as you're either letting them past or if you get beside them, it's an easy matter to open the throttle to get in front. The difficult bit is the getting up level with them. Especially in the wet when they throw up so much spray.:argh:

Several riders came in with bark missing from quad riders hitting them. :doctor:

One had his elbow grazed and glove nearly ripped off, can't remember if he had to remove elbow armour when he showed us the blood.

A quad slammed into a pair of riders who'd pulled over hard left and stopped to let him through. He basically ploughed straight into them, claiming he couldn't see for the dust. More like his own bulldust they reckoned, he simply wasn't watching.

And right at the end a rider claimed he got firmly and deliberately bunted in the rear tyre by a quad. He knew the quad was approaching and was looking for a place to let him through and the quad apparently hit him without even giving him the opportunity to pull over! That episode got the stewards involved. Apparently the quad rider concerned is known to the stewards for getting a bit aggro.

One lap I saw Chris giving what looked like an I'm-pissed-off-with-you stare to a quad as he passed after trailing it in to the pits.

I suspect the atv riders are used to a bit more dodgem-car-like argy-bargy when they race, and they forget they are in a mixed field.

Padmei

23rd September 2008, 19:00

Yeah its funny how some people react once they're on the bike. One little prick in 'our' tent was pissed off that people were in his way when he came in to refuel that he roosted everyone when he left. I was close to helping him off his bike by his helmet - he ended up having a little sleep instead of doing the last lap:baby:

Others are laid back & really grateful for any help -they make helping out wrthwhile:niceone:

Gonna have to get me a little bike - would there be much diff in weight handling etc btween a 250 & 350-400 as the bigger older bikes seem to be cheaper? If I go too heavy I may as well use gonzo:rolleyes:

Anyone need some wiring done in exchange for a bike???

warewolf

23rd September 2008, 22:04

That's a pretty open-ended question. I suspect the 250s are dearer because of the learner limits, and there's fewer of them. Most people tend to want the extra power of the bigger bikes.

The DR-Z400 is water cooled, taller seat height, 60% more power but only 15% more weight than the 250. The 400 is a much more popular bike, but being shorter and lighter myself, I went with the 250. Despite topping out the power regularly, it was a really fun bike. It tired me out pretty easily, the 400 would have been worse I reckon - heavier to chuck around and pick up after an off, and more power to get you in to trouble.

Compared to a 2T, they are both heavy dogs. :Pokey:

Engine capacity has a bearing on agility. The 2T KTM EXCs in 200-250-300cc are only about 1kg apart, but the 300 feels a helluva lot heavier when mobile. Ditto the 4T range, the 450 is the same weight as the 525, but feels lighter and more responsive.

For a good learning experience, go for the smallest and lightest you can get away with.

NordieBoy

24th September 2008, 08:10

A pre '86 XR250 would do the business and be able to be raced in Classic MX as well :D

The '79 XR500 is only a couple of KG heavier than the '79 XR250.
But once the engine is started it feels a hell of a lot heavier.

CrazyFrog

24th September 2008, 22:33

Boys, I've just added a DRZ400 to my stable....good price and very low use, seems good so far, rides well and motor crisp. And it's got all the road shit on it too, although the T4 pipe would startle the chaps at VTNZ at warrant time. I'd better search for a stocker and switch 'em when the time comes.
Woohoo, something to chuck around without crying about broken bits of fancy plastic. Time to practice them dirt skills:headbang:

Padmei

25th September 2008, 20:52

Sounds cool crazy:banana:

There is/was a DR200 for sale in blenheim which may have been perfect but no money at moment:(.

Had a great ride today over rosedale, jacobs ladder, Sunday creek. Got a fair bit of gravel riding in which was excellent.
Got in a few tight spots following a road into the forestry overlooking Harley Rd -Followed a wide road into dozer tracks to 4wd tracks down a few chutes ended up narrowing into a single track blocked by trees. Got back out ok - Amazing what a fistful of throttle & a bit of faith in your tyres will Do:2thumbsup

Best of all is that I did a few tricky technical bits & didn't drop Gonzo:banana:
I must be getting better...

thommo77

26th September 2008, 17:09

Where's everyone heading this weekend in this great weather? Might take a quick journey over the Maunga tomorrow arvo.

JATZ

26th September 2008, 18:17

Where's everyone heading this weekend in this great weather? Might take a quick journey over the Maunga tomorrow arvo.

Got some work to do on the truck, work to do on my bike,work to do on Mrs Jatz's bike, work to do on daughters scooter
But I might just think "fcuk it and go for a ride.
Sunday......Who knows ?

NordieBoy

26th September 2008, 18:35

Over the Maungatapu and back via the Rai and Mt Duppa?

warewolf

27th September 2008, 08:19

Could be in for this... need some bike time!! :scooter:

Underground

27th September 2008, 09:34

Not for me ,mines still in bits, just putting the heads back on now,it will be very interesting to see if it runs after i've finished with it !

NordieBoy

27th September 2008, 13:16

2:30pm for the Maungatapu?

Pylon tracks should be sweet to do today :D

nerdneh

27th September 2008, 20:29

Fran went thru "panic mac rd " on thursday & along berrymans etc all good & clear up there.

NordieBoy

27th September 2008, 21:12

Fran went thru "panic mac rd " on thursday & along berrymans etc all good & clear up there.

Excellent :D

Was going to go home from the 6-hour that way but the damn rally of Nelson got in the way...

cobber

29th September 2008, 06:03

2:30pm for the Maungatapu?

Pylon tracks should be sweet to do today :D

Fran we passed you along the road from poloris to the munga tapu with I take it your lady on board, Hiuh on the transalp didnt click to your bike and I slowed down but no brake lights from you so I thought didnt realize we were with you up the Cobb a few weeks ago, the track is in good nick after all the rain. Rog .

NordieBoy

29th September 2008, 07:02

cobber

30th September 2008, 05:56

So that was you.
I just saw a shiny TransAlp and a blue bike. Didn't click as to which blue bike. It's that camo fairing you've got. Makes it not look like a DR :D

Was a good ride. First time Jenni has been over and back. Only had to walk 2 sections on the way over - The steep bit to the 1st bridge and one of the steep bumpy wet clay sections.
Rode all the way back no problem. The DR chugging away nicely.

About 15min quicker going back to Nelson than getting to Pelorus.
1 mountain biker, a couple of walkers and a bow-hunter. Not much traffic at all.

On the way back the cloud was wicked the way it was spilling over the tops.

Daylight savings is sweet :D

The fairing is due to come off as dont need it for daily commute now that the cold weather has gone. We ended up returning over the tar due to time, but the track is a great ride I first rode it the mid seventies on a ts 250 suzuki with my wife onboard so there was a bit of walking for her as well and the track was not much different then.The poor old horses would have worked their guts out getting up there pulling a wagon ,a 100 odd years ago, thats for sure.

topo

2nd October 2008, 17:55

i've managed to get tomorrow afternoon off work, anyone up for a quick spinn?(have to be back in mapua by 4.30ish:argue:). Munga,Nevis quick loop to murch? i can be ready to go from 11am.

NordieBoy

2nd October 2008, 18:47

Hopefully tomorrow afternoon my exhaust will be getting welded up and go on the bike.
It was meant to be today but I arrived to find a distinct lack of weldery person...

Weekend will hopefully be bar risers, pilot jet, pilot air jet and general re-jetting for the pipe.

Underground

2nd October 2008, 21:19

i've managed to get tomorrow afternoon off work, anyone up for a quick spinn?(have to be back in mapua by 4.30ish:argue:). Munga,Nevis quick loop to murch? i can be ready to go from 11am.

You're tempting me ,Theres a guy from up north I,d like to catch up with riding the Munga in the morning so I may end up in NN Bout 11.30 Will text u in the morning

topo

3rd October 2008, 19:34

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/topo-t-south/Picture353.jpg

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/topo-t-south/Picture383.jpg

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/topo-t-south/Picture384.jpg

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/topo-t-south/Picture386.jpg

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/topo-t-south/Picture387.jpg

Great ride today Jeff:2thumbsup

Underground

3rd October 2008, 19:43

Yeah , that Penzance track is still a bit tricky this time of year aye .Good to see you didnt have a piccie of anyone having a lie down , that means it didnt happen right?

NordieBoy

3rd October 2008, 20:34

The Beemer shrunk!
And turned black!
And lost a cylinder!

topo

3rd October 2008, 21:25

And now has brakes that work:clap:
And has learnt to fly:innocent:

NordieBoy

4th October 2008, 05:21

And landings?

marks

4th October 2008, 08:56

great photos Topo

Do any of you guys know when Molesworth/Rainbow normally open?

cheers

Mark

cooneyr

4th October 2008, 11:46

Yeah , that Penzance track is still a bit tricky this time of year aye .Good to see you didnt have a piccie of anyone having a lie down , that means it didnt happen right?

Uncle-in-law use to have a bach in Penzance. Been looking at the pylon track over to the top to the Elaine Bay road for a while now. Is that the one you did or did you go around the foreshore walking track? If you did the pylon track how does it compare with the likes of the Manga for difficulty?

....Do any of you guys know when Molesworth/Rainbow normally open?...

On my web site Mark. Rainbow opens 1st Dec and Molesworth the 28th Dec. Also Molesworth info on DOC website.

Cheers R

cooneyr

4th October 2008, 11:59

Topo - did that KTM come from Dorkland? Headlights/screen and blackness look very much like a the bike that inmate Black Balls had down here in Chch then sold up north. He may (not sure) still have he motard wheels if your interested. Also if it is the bike I think it is, if you scratch the black paint on the plastic radiator shrouds you'll find it is a Six Days yellow model, pic here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1353179&postcount=7).

Some threads about it here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1411218#post1411218), here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=63645&highlight=blackballs), and motard wheels here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1436114&postcount=6).

Cheers R

topo

4th October 2008, 13:07

The Penzance track as far as im aware turns into the pylon track at the Elaine bay end, we started at the Tennyson side and got about half a k in. Manhandled the AT up the first slippery bit then had to push/drag the 640 up the next one, it was at that point we decided to let it dry out a bit before attempting it again next time. If it was really dry i don't think that it would have presented too may issues but the wet clay/moss/slime was so slippery we could hardly walk on some of it let alone ride the bikes up.

Yip the bikes a terdme special from Dorkland, thanks for the links it's great to hear some of her history.

Cheers B

marks

4th October 2008, 16:38

On my web site Mark. Rainbow opens 1st Dec and Molesworth the 28th Dec. Also Molesworth info on DOC website.

Cheers R

Thanks Ryan

I can feel an early/mid Dec loop of Porika/Hamner/Rainbow coming on

cooneyr

4th October 2008, 16:54

Thanks Ryan

I can feel an early/mid Dec loop of Porika/Hamner/Rainbow coming on

Hoping to do exactly this ex Chch around this time as a pre DB1k "training" ride and to check out the state of some of the tracks re windfall and slips etc. Let us know when you are planning on coming down as I recon there will be a couple of us keen to join in (if you don't mind hanging with SI rabble).

Cheers R

Underground

4th October 2008, 19:40

[QUOTE=cooneyr;1756743]Uncle-in-law use to have a bach in Penzance. Been looking at the pylon track over to the top to the Elaine Bay road for a while now. Is that the one you did or did you go around the foreshore walking track? If you did the pylon track how does it compare with the likes of the Manga for difficulty?

That pylon track makes a useful loop, I've done it by myself on the @ from the Elaine end in the dry ...not advisable because there are some hard places to pick a heavy bike up from , The 4x4's dont seem to use it cause theres a tree down you can just get under on a bike .definately doable in the dry with more than one person (we,ll be back ) Compared to the Manga? Manga,s a doddle , I met 3 guys on fanny ticklers up there a couple of weeks ago.

cooneyr

5th October 2008, 07:36

That pylon track makes a useful loop, I've done it by myself on the @ from the Elaine end in the dry ...not advisable because there are some hard places to pick a heavy bike up from , The 4x4's dont seem to use it cause theres a tree down you can just get under on a bike .definately doable in the dry with more than one person (we,ll be back ) Compared to the Manga? Manga,s a doddle , I met 3 guys on fanny ticklers up there a couple of weeks ago.

Sounds like it might be worth a look at summer time them :D Thanks for that.

Cheers R

NordieBoy

5th October 2008, 08:15

Maunga has a bit of mud at the moment.
Well it does if you go looking for it.
This is a hard section of the first pylon track yesterday as I was testing the carb settings and new pipe.
Your boots sunk in about half a boot and the rear tyre sunk in to the axle.
There's a little trickle of creek water that keeps it all wet.
Shocking conclusion: IRC GP110's are not the ideal mud tyre...

Cross Rider

6th October 2008, 13:15

topo

6th October 2008, 21:29

Anyone up for a night ride:chase:? thought i might go for a spin around the block one night this week, rosedale, jacobs ladder, wakefield ect. maybe munga or Nevis? any sugestions just as long as there is coffee available somewhere along the loop.

NordieBoy

7th October 2008, 06:55

That sounds like an idea.

NordieBoy

8th October 2008, 08:17

Jenni says we first need to do a pillion ride.
I'm thinking out to Ben Nevis with coffee before/after in Wakefield.
Only rule is there needs to be someone on the back...

JATZ

8th October 2008, 16:58

I don't like my chances of getting mrs Jatz on the back of a bike with me again:headbang: Can she bring her own ride ?

NordieBoy

8th October 2008, 18:26

I don't like my chances of getting mrs Jatz on the back of a bike with me again:headbang: Can she bring her own ride ?
Well... What are you like on the back?

Of a bike...
<_<

NordieBoy

8th October 2008, 18:28

Anyone up for tomorrow night for a nite raid?
Old Coach, Rosedale, Jacobs, Dovedale, Ben Nevis.

Check the headlights out...

JATZ

8th October 2008, 18:50

Well... What are you like on the back?

Of a bike...
<_<

HMMMM that sounds like a good idea:niceone:(she's looking over my shoulder)

Gone now. It'l be a cold day in hell before that happens

Underground

8th October 2008, 19:06

Anyone up for tomorrow night for a nite raid?
Old Coach, Rosedale, Jacobs, Dovedale, Ben Nevis.

Check the headlights out...

A two up night ride to check the headlights out ? cant you just do that at home on a cold night :laugh:

Padmei

8th October 2008, 19:07

I can't sorry.
p

JATZ

8th October 2008, 19:13

Anyone up for tomorrow night for a nite raid?
Old Coach, Rosedale, Jacobs, Dovedale, Ben Nevis.

Check the headlights out...
What time you leaving ?

topo

8th October 2008, 19:40

How about making the 2up/partners ride next week, tuesdy mayb? coffee and/or pizza at chateau rhubarbe in wakefield post nevis?.

NordieBoy

8th October 2008, 20:17

What time you leaving ?

Dunno.
7pm at the Apple Valley turnoff sound OK?

How about making the 2up/partners ride next week, tuesdy mayb? coffee and/or pizza at chateau rhubarbe in wakefield post nevis?.

Tuesday is walking night with the Wakatu Striders.
Wednesday is good for us though.

If you can't bring a pillion a stuffed toy or blow-up doll bungied to the seat will suffice.

Should make a good photo :D

Underground

8th October 2008, 20:30

Tues might suit me for a two up , bit tied up with grandkids this week , keen on a night ride too but will prolly have to make it an overnighter from here,
I,ll try to get one of those stuffed blowup dolls as an emergency backup if I cant get any interest from the real thing

topo

8th October 2008, 20:32

wednesday sounds good to me -sorry US!!!!!

CrazyFrog

9th October 2008, 05:44

Hmmmm, pillions, let me think about it.....okay, NOOOOOO!!!!
Fresh snow on the hills this morn boys....I'm at work, but can see Richmond ranges and Mt Arthur has had a good dusting last night. Could be a good day to pull a sickie and go play:Punk:

warewolf

9th October 2008, 07:47

Tuesday is walking night with the Wakatu Striders.Hmmm, we might be joining you for that. Meri has been wanting to do that for a while.

Would love to do an evening ride, but at this point I'm needed around the house near dinner time. :crybaby:

NordieBoy

10th October 2008, 06:50

Right you lot of pikers :2guns:

There were reports of snow up Ben Nevis and the Richmond Ranges :D

Left Apple Valley at 7:20pm and headed toward Old Coach Road where there was just 1 small pile of logs and a loader left of all the gear that was up there.

Getting darker up Rosedale and I found I ride gravel better at night :confused: I think because I can't see as much so I'm not worrying about it and just riding and letting the bike move around more.

The view from the summit of Rosedale Hill.
http://photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/dr650/niteride.jpg

Down the other side and other than a few "shadows" taking flight and heading into the trees it was uneventfull but I noticed I could cut corners better as you could tell from the oncomming lights where other vehicles were.

Jacobs Ladder was worrying me as I usually can't get it's turns right but this time it was a doddle.

Back down the valley from the summit of Jacobs Ladder.
http://photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/dr650/niteride.jpg

The ride to the Dove Hill was a bit boreing as it was on the seal and 100kph with the visor down and fogging a bit but the Dove hill was fun.
I coasted all the way down much better than I have during the day.

View from the Dove Hill/Pigeon Valley intersection.
http://photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/dr650/niteride.jpg

I decided to head straight back home from Wakefield as I was only wearing my thin gloves and don't have heated grips like some pansies and didn't want to risk Ben Nevis solo.

I need to do a bit of work as my dash lights still light me up like a christmas tree and are not good for my night vision.
The bar risers work nicely and I found myself cruising the road back from Wakefield at 90kph 'cause that's the speed the GSXR pipe sounded best at :Punk:

I also took Mondo Enduro, Terra Circa and African Odyssey with me in case they were getting bored just going round and round in the DVD player.

Underground

10th October 2008, 06:58

Looks like it was really dark

NordieBoy

10th October 2008, 07:17

I may have used a little artistic license in the above pics :shifty:

warewolf

10th October 2008, 08:12

I also took Mondo Enduro, Terra Circa and African Odyssey with me in case they were getting bored just going round and round in the DVD player.I bet they could see more inside the DVD player!!

NordieBoy

10th October 2008, 09:01

I bet they could see more inside the DVD player!!

Yeah, it would have been dark inside my jacket pocket :D

NordieBoy

10th October 2008, 16:40

Some more boring photos...

Nice and open through Old Coach Road <a target=_new href=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20081009%20Knight%20Rider/slides/20081009-193536-000004.jpg><img src=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20081009%20Knight%20Rider/thumbs/20081009-193536-000004.jpg></a> looking back to Nelson <a target=_new href=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20081009%20Knight%20Rider/slides/20081009-193554-000007.jpg><img src=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20081009%20Knight%20Rider/thumbs/20081009-193554-000007.jpg></a> and on to the Rosedale Saddle <a target=_new href=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20081009%20Knight%20Rider/thumbs/20081009-200126-000009.jpg><img src=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20081009%20Knight%20Rider/thumbs/20081009-200126-000009.jpg></a> and surprising an Ent up Jacobs Ladder <a target=_new href=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20081009%20Knight%20Rider/slides/20081009-201224-000012b.jpg><img src=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20081009%20Knight%20Rider/thumbs/20081009-201224-000012b.jpg></a> The back of Jacobs ladder had much more friendly trees <a target=_new href=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20081009%20Knight%20Rider/slides/20081009-201234-000013.jpg><img src=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20081009%20Knight%20Rider/thumbs/20081009-201234-000013.jpg></a> a bit of night speed up the Dovedale Hill followed <a target=_new href=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20081009%20Knight%20Rider/slides/20081009-202654-000014.jpg><img src=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20081009%20Knight%20Rider/thumbs/20081009-202654-000014.jpg></a> followed by the Dovedale Hill summit <a target=_new href=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20081009%20Knight%20Rider/slides/20081009-203226-000018.jpg><img src=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20081009%20Knight%20Rider/thumbs/20081009-203226-000018.jpg></a> and through Wakefield <a target=_new href=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20081009%20Knight%20Rider/slides/20081009-211010-000020.jpg><img src=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20081009%20Knight%20Rider/thumbs/20081009-211010-000020.jpg></a> back to Nelson <a target=_new href=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20081009%20Knight%20Rider/slides/20081009-211250-000022.jpg><img src=http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/Trips/20081009%20Knight%20Rider/thumbs/20081009-211250-000022.jpg></a>

JATZ

10th October 2008, 16:46

Damn I'm glad I didn't go, looks frightning al that darkness in the pictures.
Glad to hear your looking after my babies though,taking them along for company.
Think I might have a look at this Maungatap tomorrow,it's been a while since I did it on a bike, don't feel so nervous riding 'round Nelson now I have my full

NordieBoy

10th October 2008, 18:21

don't feel so nervous riding 'round Nelson now I have my full

You what?

:scooter:

JATZ

10th October 2008, 18:33

You what?

:scooter:

"you what" what:banana:

Transalper

11th October 2008, 10:11

Laughed at the "surprising an Ent" when I saw the full size picture, eyes and all.:laugh:

Padmei

11th October 2008, 15:12

warewolf

11th October 2008, 16:53

JATZ

11th October 2008, 19:41

Hey Jatz if Nordie has your DVDs can I borrow them after him? Nordie if this is ok with Jatz I'll pick them up maybe this weekend.

Might be up for a ride tomm avo? Prob only 2 - 21/2 hrs though. Anyone doing anything? Jatz did you go out today?
Went for a short blast yesterday & stood on the pegs coming a long Whakatu dr. The tail wind was so strong I felt no wind on my face - nice...

Picked up the dvd's this arvo sorry.
Went for a gallop over the Maungatapu this afternoon and guess who we ran into, name starts with Nor and ends in boy so we got the guided tour.
Might be keen tomorrow, will see how I feel in the morning, Mrs jatz is dropping serious hints about going fishing.
BTW Nordie I only put 24L in the tank, reakon I would have got home on what was in the tank when I left you

NordieBoy

11th October 2008, 20:08

NMCC Laid Back trail ride tomorrow. I'm about to fit proper kNobblies to the 640A, and will nanna around the main loop tomorrow. Depending on how brave I feel (read: how wet and greasy it is), I might even tackle some of the A-grade loops... preferably after a recce on my mate's FE450 'Berg.

If I was able to change tyres and actually had some appropriate knobblies I'd be doing the same :D

Actually I think I've got an old front off the XR that would work...

NordieBoy

11th October 2008, 20:13

Picked up the dvd's this arvo sorry.
Went for a gallop over the Maungatapu this afternoon and guess who we ran into, name starts with Nor and ends in boy so we got the guided tour.
Might be keen tomorrow, will see how I feel in the morning, Mrs jatz is dropping serious hints about going fishing

Hey, I caught up to you...

You now know where the abandoned house is :D
The river crossing at the bridge on the Pelorus side is getting easier. Easier as in I'm less wimpish doing it :Punk:

Going to take spare petrol this time?

NordieBoy

11th October 2008, 20:15

Might be up for a ride tomm avo? Prob only 2 - 21/2 hrs though. Anyone doing anything?

Sounds good to me.
Trying to get in as much riding as I can before next weekends North V South Classic MX in Blenheim.

JATZ

11th October 2008, 20:17

Hey, I caught up to you...

You now know where the abandoned house is :D
The river crossing at the bridge on the Pelorus side is getting easier. Easier as in I'm less wimpish doing it :Punk:

Going to take spare petrol this time?

Post above edited.

NordieBoy

11th October 2008, 20:24

There was only a slight breeze up in the hills as opposed to the gale it was blowing in Nelson today.
Perfect conditions for a solo ride...
Or a group ride come to that :scooter::scooter::scooter:
Mrs Jatz in the rough stuff on the little Tenere...
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Jatz hard at work on the Big...
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Getting warmer so off with some layers...
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The fast...
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And the not so fast...
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Failing to fall off in the mud...
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Following that damn boat...
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warewolf

11th October 2008, 21:15

If I was able to change tyres and actually had some appropriate knobblies I'd be doing the same :D

Actually I think I've got an old front off the XR that would work...I could probably sort you out with something... got some old Dunlop D756 intermediates that would probably fit. The front is nicely polished & rounded from years of sand use at Woodhill. Waiting for some Hira/Maungatapu action to finish those ones off in the rocks. When they open Hira again :rolleyes: we should do some exploring; plenty of adventure/trail to be had in there.

Padmei

12th October 2008, 08:02

How about 1pmish? Mt Arthur perhaps or somewhere else? Any takers/ suggestions?

NordieBoy

12th October 2008, 08:03

Hira has been open for 3-4 weeks now.

Padmei

12th October 2008, 08:10

Hira has been open for 3-4 weeks now.

Nope closed. I get emails from MTB club nearly every week stating that it's closed. This one arrived Friday...

Attention all mountainbikers - Hira Forest is Closed:

Hira Forest: Harvesting commenced as at 1st October 2008 - Advertising by AFM in the Nelson Mail Saturday 11th October 2008 for the following:
Notice of Hira Forest Closure Hancock Forest Management advise that access to the following areas: (Fireball Road, Fringe Hill Road, Tantragee Saddle and Groom Creek) will be closed to the public (Monday to Saturday) due to the commencement of harvesting in this area of Hira Forest until further notice.
All access permits for these areas will be cancelled effective from 1 October 2008 until further notice, or as sign-posted onsite.
Forest closure signs will be located at all entrance points to the closed areas
Please note – No Mountain Biking, Motor Cycling, Horse-Riding or any other activities until further notice.
Also remember the following as well: Hira Forest

Please remember there are still roads that have severe storm damage in the Hira Forest and unsafe road condition eg. Kaka, Central, Dip, Face, Thomas, Savage Roads, all closed until further notice or as signed posted onsite.

Forest closure signs will be located at all entrance points to the closed areas.

Please note - No Mountain Biking, Motor Cycling, Horse Riding or any other activity until further notice."

Regards

Trish (AFM)

Recreational events for October and November

12 October - Nelson Motorcycle Club - Moutere Forest - Trass, Hoult etc., (to be confirmed) - Approx 200 riders

19 October - Nelson Bays Tril Riding - Eatwell (Approx 20 riders)

23 November - Nelson Mountain Bike Club - Eastern Hills - Raines & Heslop Roads

Please advise any personnel that should be told of all, or any of these events.

NordieBoy

12th October 2008, 09:31

Hira is open on weekends off Sharlands Creek though?
That's how I read the sign at the gate on friday?

They have built a bridge over the river up the Maitai by the motor camp and are harvesting up behind the golf course.

Padmei

12th October 2008, 20:04

What a fantastic day to go out riding. Sorry Nordieboy but got your text too late.

I went over to COllingwood with a couple of KTM retard friends & really put Gonzo into overdrive trying to keep up. (They were nice & waited).

I have never seen so many bikes on the road & 95% of them waved back - even cruisers:shit:

I have to say that it is worth a trip over there for the excellent coffee & unbelievably scrummy chocolate macaroon biscuit (they were even gluten free but that didn't put me off) at the cafe.

Heaps of MXers on the back of utes in Richmond. Did the trailride go well? Anyone else get out?

thommo77

12th October 2008, 20:42

Didn't manage to get out to the laid back, but did shoot over the Maunga. Stunning day.
Is it just me, or are the rocks on the Maunga getting gnarlier...........?!

Padmei

13th October 2008, 06:16

Didn't manage to get out to the laid back, but did shoot over the Maunga. Stunning day.
Is it just me, or are the rocks on the Maunga getting gnarlier...........?!

I don't think it's your imagination, the last few tracks on the bike & MTB have been really boney. It's been a wet winter..

NordieBoy

13th October 2008, 07:30

What a fantastic day to go out riding. Sorry Nordieboy but got your text too late.

:D

I went through the Maunga about 3:30 or so with the intention of doing as many side/pylon tracks as possible.

Got all but one :Punk:
I walked down that one and wasn't at all sure I'd get back up without knobs. Or get through the gluten free mud at the bottom.
Some of the pylon tracks are quite nice for a bit more of a workout than the main track.
I'm getting far more confident about what I can go up (and down) and that's going to bite me soon I can tell :D

I'm going to get the XR road legal so I can have a play on the more gnarly bits of the various tracks without risking the big DR as much.

Still want to put some knobs on the DR and ride it to and do a laidback on it :love:

warewolf

13th October 2008, 12:49

I went through the Maunga about 3:30 or so with the intention of doing as many side/pylon tracks as possible.

Got all but one :Punk:
I walked down that one and wasn't at all sure I'd get back up without knobs.Was that the one off to the right, closest to the saddle? I've been down that a couple of times, it looks steeper than it is but yes, I'd want decent tyres. Took me a couple of difficult standing-starts each time, because I wanted the practice rather than doing it the smart way by going back down to the bottom.

warewolf

13th October 2008, 13:07

What a fantastic day to go out riding.
...
Heaps of MXers on the back of utes in Richmond. Did the trailride go well? Anyone else get out?

Still want to put some knobs on the DR and ride it to and do a laidback on it :love:Sunday's NMCC laid back trail ride was an absolute blast on the 640A, a really great day out with mates. I took the mirrors off, fitted up a used MX rear tyre and an enduro DOT front. It was a dry and dusty day, so no mud issues with the big heavy pig. Almost all was hardpack gravel roads and hardpack firebreaks covered in big goolies.

Did all the A and AA grade loops at various times during the day; one (down) I didn't care to repeat as it was too much like hard work. I had to keep increasing the compression damping both ends as the speeds rose during the day, in the end the suspension on the big beast was the limiting factor. The bash plate lived up to its name.

One reason for enjoying the day so much was the opportunity to use the 640A in anger. Strangely I only noticed the weight when it bottomed out, or the front-bias on the killer downhills amongst the goolies. I am now much more confident in the front end which was always an issue. As a result the poor front tyre has 80% of the side knobs broken at the base. I'm not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing.

Very highly rated as doable on an adventure bike with even modest tyres, sticking to the main loops. Half the A grades were easy enough taken slowly, others you had to be somewhat committed. My mates on a 'Berg FE450 and a TT-R250 both managed to stall/stop/fall over on various hills, both up and down, and manage to get going again fairly easily and by themselves.

Nordie you missed your big opportunity!! :crybaby:

NordieBoy

13th October 2008, 18:42

Was that the one off to the right, closest to the saddle? I've been down that a couple of times, it looks steeper than it is but yes, I'd want decent tyres. Took me a couple of difficult standing-starts each time, because I wanted the practice rather than doing it the smart way by going back down to the bottom.

That's the one. Quite steep, smooth and wet mulchey...

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NordieBoy

13th October 2008, 18:47

Nordie you missed your big opportunity!! :crybaby:

Nah, there'll be others...

I'm getting more confidence in the front of the DR as well.
On Sunday I did the river crossing by the bridge on the Pelorus side without stopping to think about it and even had the confidance to stop half-way down and take a photo.
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My ideas for the '81 XR250 have mutated from cheap trail bike to cool little mini dakar type bike :devil2: