What the hell is the TTTTT?

[young1]

Well we have had the MMMM and the WWWWW, so it is time for the TTTTT (Terribly Terrific Taranaki Tunnel Tour).

And as I was volunteered to organise a Naki ride during the Kawhia Overnighter (thanks everyone!) I thought I would drag Phreaky Phil in to help, he has a vast knowledge of the back country roads in the Naki so this ride promises to be pretty good.

What can we offer on this ride;


It is a tunnel tour so at least 10 tunnels, and these aren't gay paved, ventilated big city tunnels, these are rough, unpaved, water flowing through them type tunnels!
Whangamomona, for the Adventure rider not much more needs to be said about this place (or the pub!). Yes we will be stopping there
The Bridge to Somewhere, yes you read that right, a very close relative of the Bridge to Nowhere.
The highest water fall in the North Island, this is impressive, believe me
Kiwi Road, again an icon in the Adventure ride world, unsealed, big drops, grass growing up the middle, and being a tunnel tour - a tunnel at the top!
Accomodation at $25.00 per head in the bustling town of Te Wera (well it was bustling before they took the petrol station, shop and railway station away)
Stunning views of Mt Taranaki, and
Lots of blonde young women going by the name of Baaabaaara!


I hope I have wetted your appetites!

What Phil and I need is some idea of how many of you are interested in doing this ride and when.

We have two dates in mind (to fit in between Rosies ride and the Hawkes Bay ride) either 27 and 28 September or 4 and 5 October.

So sort your leave passes out with your partners (or start earning brownie points now) and let us know;

If you want to do this ride and
What date suits.

Yes Marks there is trailer parking at my place (or will you have the Buell by then......)

Oh yeah, for some of you on the smaller bikes who don't mind getting dirty, we might have a special treat for you that could give you two more tunnels.

Oh I forgot to mention that Jim Hickey is a good Naki boy so he will arrange the good weather for us!

Once we some replies we will sort the dates out and go further with this.



UPDATE
Freaky Phil and I have just sorted out the route that we well take on this ride. We have tried to combine as much of the Naki gravel as possible in our route as well as the tunnels, Bridge to Somewhere and the Mt Damper falls.

The tricky part is all the different directions that people maybe taking to get to the ride. Now you guys talking about staying at the Whanga pub on the Friday night, that is fine, BUT have you thought about staying at the Awakino Hotel as that makes route selection much better.

If you plan on staying at Whangamomona, Taumarunui etc on Friday night that is okay as we can easily meet you in Ohura on Saturday morning.

UPDATE the Awakino hotel is full (they are booked out with two other groups of bikers...) but we can stay in the house around the corner, so even more of an adventure. When booking quote my name MICHAEL.

WRF2800 your booking for three people has been moved to the house. The rest of you space is limited so please book early and let me know on here when you have done it. Could be an awesome night!!

We will still go to the Whangamomona pub as we plan to have lunch at the pub on the Sunday. Have a think about that.

Good meeting spots on Saturday will be Awakino or Ohura. If you are coming from the South let us know.

Meals at Te Wera the charge will be $25.00 per head cash (you Aucklanders that means no plastic or your old collection of 1 and 2 dollar notes) for a cooked evening meal, dessert and cooked breakfast. Remember that accomodation is also $25.00 per head. Phil and I will do the bookings for Te Wera.

Lunch we plan to have at the Whanga pub on the Sunday and from there you can head North, South, West (and if you head East your GPS unit is rooted!). Petrol will be available in Whanga, we have made special arrangements, at $3.00 per litre. We will sort out distances later for you they won't be big distances but these are windy back country roads.

There maybe a few extras who aren't on the list of attendees as some of the Naki guys who may be attending are not KB members.

16 September update;
Meals (dinner and breakfast) at Te Wera are $25.00 each. These are being done by the local school mums as a fund raiser type thing. They need to know the final numbers by Wednesday next week. That is we will tell them how many meals we need, they will times that by $25.00 and that is what we have to pay.

SO we can not take the risk of anyone saying that they will be on the ride and then on Thursday / Friday pulling out with a weak excuse (my pet goldfish died, there is a cloud on the horizon etc etc) as we (Phil and I) will have to pay.

Everyone who has registered for the ride I will send you by PM details of my bank account. Please deposit $25.00 into my ASB Bank account with your Kiwibike name as the reference. When I see it in the bank I will PM you with confirmation.

Yes you can trust me!!

Saturday morning we plan to leave Awakino Hotel at 8.45am. By then you need to have filled your bikes up at the Awakino petrol station which is approx 2 or 3kms north of Awakino on the main road.


If you are no longer going please update the calendar.


AWAKINO ACCOMODATION UPDATE

They now have 13 booked into the house and flat. That is all they can take. If you do not have somewhere to stay on Friday I suggest;

Seaview Holiday Park (approx 3km south of the pub) 0800 478 786 or
Mokau Inn Motel 06 752 9725

Awakino accomodation is sleeping bags. Accomodation cost is $15.00 per head. It may mean two sleeping bags on a double bed (but isn't that part of the adventure!!) and others are on mattresses on floor.

As the hotel has another group of bikers staying they will put on a smorgasboard on Friday night for $20.00 per head.

i will post details early next week of the route, approx distances, petrol stops etc

[Tony W]

27 + 28 sounds like good spacing to me.
I'm in.

[offrd]

Hmmmmm OK I am in! :done:


Either date is good for me!

Smaller bike, get dirty.... So i better not get that 1150GSA just yet huh!

[pete376403]

Myself and a few others are doing what sounds like this same (or msot of it) route the first weekend of Sept. Whanga pub on Friday night, exploring around the region and then back to the Whanga on Saturday night, and back home to Welly sunday.

[young1]

Myself and a few others are doing what sounds like this same (or msot of it) route the first weekend of Sept. Whanga pub on Friday night, exploring around the region and then back to the Whanga on Saturday night, and back home to Welly sunday.

Sounds good but you won't have a local to lead you!! Come back at the end of September and do it with us...

[Crisis management]

I can only do September, due to a moment of extreme weakness I'm riding a Harley in the west island early October.....

PS. Ta for the heads up Mike!

[tri boy]

Dates are good for me either way, (unless that work/career gig throws a spanner). I'm in.:Punk:

[marks]

I R gunna b dere

either dates

[dino3310]

i be keen mate, i got some work to do on the old girl first and the DR.:rolleyes: will see how it goes and let you know closer to the time.

[bart]

Bugger. I'd love to do this ride but late Sept is out. Going to the land of pandas and dragons. I'd rather be touring the Naki than eating rice.

[Cary]

Fitting the bells now. Ok for both but prefer 4,5.

[Aslan]

sounds magic Mike - at this stage I'm flexible as to which of the two dates you've proposed - more later - including arranging the leave pass - cheers S

[Bams]

yea This ride sounds great either dates ok but sept sounds good
I'm in

[Cary]

Smaller bike, get dirty.... So i better not get that 1150GSA just yet huh!

Na sooner the better Duncan, think of what you could do with all that power :shit: The big GS won't sink into the sand like the Tiger does, honest :msn-wink:

[CrazyFrog]

I'd def be keen for the earlier dates 27-28 Sept, I've already got leave anyway and will be coming up from the south. I planned on doin' a reccy of the backroads from Stratford to Awakino, probably next weekend 24 Aug on my way up from Welly to visit a mate in the Naki. Y'know, take the long way there...
Young1, do you work normal office hours or can you be flexible mid-week to possibly hook up?
Are you gonna post this on the KB calendar?

[clint640]

Cool! I'd prefer September 27-28 too as I'll probably be on my way to Sweden in Oct.

Cheers
Clint

[paulmac]

Check the thread about taranaki KB get together !!

[young1]

I'd def be keen for the earlier dates 27-28 Sept, I've already got leave anyway and will be coming up from the south. I planned on doin' a reccy of the backroads from Stratford to Awakino, probably next weekend 24 Aug on my way up from Welly to visit a mate in the Naki. Y'know, take the long way there...
Young1, do you work normal office hours or can you be flexible mid-week to possibly hook up?
Are you gonna post this on the KB calendar?

Unfort I do work normal hours. Yes once we work out a date it will be posted on the calendar (Phil is checking today to make sure the accomodation is available for those weekends)

[gunnyrob]

Young fella flies up from Blenheim for the hols on 27 sep, so could only make it on the 4-5th

[offrd]

Young fella flies up from Blenheim for the hols on 27 sep, so could only make it on the 4-5th

Bring young fulla, unless young fulla is too young!

My 10yrs daughter is pushing me to take her on an adventure ride......:shutup:

[ducatijim]

Would like to do this....Oct 4/5 for me.

[Oscar]

I'd be up for the Sept date.
4/5 October is the Aussie MotoGP if memory serves...

[MXNUT]

I am working on the weekend of the 27th / 28th.:Oops:

[javahead]

I'd be in for 27/28 Sept. Not 4/5 October though - Philip Island beckons.

[marks]

My 10yrs daughter is pushing me to take her on an adventure ride......:shutup:

you'd have to behave in a mature and responsible manner

we wouldn't recognize you :shit:

[offrd]

you'd have to behave in a mature and responsible manner

we wouldn't recognize you :shit:

You are right..!!:confused: I may have to let her ride the bike.......

[gunnyrob]

Ramon is 11, so it would be good to have someone to muck around with. Like I said, he flies up on the 27th, so we could not make the ride if it's that weekend.

[jezzaNZ]

Can only do the 4 & 5 at this stage.

Cheers

Jez

[Phreaky Phil]

Hello YOUNG 1. Have you been keeping score ?:2guns:

[marks]

Hello YOUNG 1. Have you been keeping score ?:2guns:

Because Neil has finished the absolutely brilliant report of Jamie and Neils ride around Aussie (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=340074) I now need something else of the same high caliber to read.

I think you should spent the next few 100 hours doing a similar report of your Alaska trip.

Start it TODAY :yes:

[Phreaky Phil]

Because Neil has finished the absolutely brilliant report of Jamie and Neils ride around Aussie (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=340074) I now need something else of the same high caliber to read.

I think you should spent the next few 100 hours doing a similar report of your Alaska trip.

Start it TODAY :yes:

If there was enough interest I could give it a go. Is there any site limit on the amount of photos ? As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words

[marks]

If there was enough interest I could give it a go. Is there any site limit on the amount of photos ? As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words

to avoid stupid picture limits of KiwiBiker you would want to do it on advrider like Neil did - I don't think there is a limit there - Neil must have posted several hundred.

[Phreaky Phil]

On ADV rider you have to have a SmugMug account or you can only post 1 picture at a time

[marks]

On ADV rider you have to have a SmugMug account or you can only post 1 picture at a time

You can either do one at a time or host your photos online somewhere (not just smugmug) and link as many as you want per post.

[NordieBoy]

On ADV rider you have to have a SmugMug account or you can only post 1 picture at a time

SmugMug is favored because of the ADV tie-in (both owned/run by Baldy) but any hosting site works.

[Cary]

On ADV rider you have to have a SmugMug account or you can only post 1 picture at a time

I did it for the first time(multi pics) on Adv.com last week and found it easy to use, give it a go as with pic you only need short description and like you say 'let pic do most of the talking'. Will keep i out............ (i used Photobucket)

[Oscar]

I like Smugmug, not just because of it's use of use but because it's a way of supporting Baldy and ADVRider.

[Motu]

I'd like to use Smubmug,but just don't do enough photos to warrant an account,so I use Imageshack.So much better than doing the dorky thumnails here.

TTTTT sounds interesting....I'll see what my schedule is closer to the date.

[Oscar]

I'd like to use Smubmug,but just don't do enough photos to warrant an account,so I use Imageshack.So much better than doing the dorky thumnails here.

TTTTT sounds interesting....I'll see what my schedule is closer to the date.

'Bout time you gave that DT an airing.
Fancy chasing RallyNZ?
Stretch and Pete are talking about coming down...

[Phreaky Phil]

I like Smugmug, not just because of it's use of use but because it's a way of supporting Baldy and ADVRider.
I know i'm wandering off topic here, but for someone like me who confesses to knowing very little about anything, how does smugmug work. Do you join, then stick your photos on there, then upload them to your post ?

[young1]

I know i'm wandering off topic here,

Start a new thread maybe?

[Motu]

'Bout time you gave that DT an airing.
Fancy chasing RallyNZ?
Stretch and Pete are talking about coming down...

It's bloody scary running in a 2 stroke,but it seems OK at this stage.A day or two of the WRC would be good to do.

[Oscar]

I know i'm wandering off topic here, but for someone like me who confesses to knowing very little about anything, how does smugmug work. Do you join, then stick your photos on there, then upload them to your post ?

It's a photo site where you can store your pics and show 'em to the world.
Mines oscar.smugmug.com.

You're in there somewheres...

Unlimited upload and high bandwidth - URL: http://www.smugmug.com/ US$39.95 per year.

[GLG]

would be keen on the 27/27 sept

[Dont Know]

I'd be a starter for the TTTTT ride on the 27 & 28 September 08. Keep the info coming about meet times and accom etc.

[young1]

So after checking with the NZ Army (why do I hear you ask.... my son is going in the army and there was confusion as to when the first visitors day is) and counting up all of your replies it looks as though it will be the first weekend (27 and 28 September) as that is the most popular.

That should still give the local councils time to strengthen the bridges to allow the big beemers to go across safely.

Phil will now check with Te Wera camp (won't you Phil!) and once that is confirmed I will post it here and in the calendar.

[Phreaky Phil]

Will check with TeWera 2morow. I also have a lead on a fuel source out Whanga way. Will try to make contact there aswell.

Another Taranaki tunnel. If we get some dry weather (YEA RITE) we may be able to get to this one.

[reofix]

Count me in!!!... will bring a few 4x4's for the bridges.. and sunglasses in case of orange blinding light... single malt for refueling emergencies... i will wear off the last of my knobblies and be ready for summer ( i never looked forward to dust so much as this year !!!!)

[trustme]

The bridges will handle the weight , but will they handle the wide load KTM's SOME guys ride.

[young1]

The bridges will handle the weight , but will they handle the wide load KTM's SOME guys ride.

If they can handle two stock trucks side by side I think that I should just be able to squeeze through.

You will keep ha ha

[Oscar]

The bridges will handle the weight , but will they handle the wide load KTM's SOME guys ride.

Don't believe everything ya read...

[trustme]

Don't believe everything ya read...

I won't believe a word you say.

[Oscar]

I won't believe a word you say.

But I work in Insurance...

[trustme]

But I work in Insurance...


I rest my case.

[young1]

Confirmed dates are 27 and 28 September.
I have listed the ride on the calendar so please register your interest there (hopefully I have done that right!).

It is likely that there will be a few more riders than just those on the KB list as some other Naki Adventure riders (who aren't as computer literate as the rest of us) may be joining us!

[Tony W]

If they can handle two stock trucks side by side I think that I should just be able to squeeze through.

You will keep ha ha

:apint:How much beer can you actually stick in those fine boxes anyway!?

[young1]

:apint:How much beer can you actually stick in those fine boxes anyway!?

Officially 35 litres each side, but then I have got two gas tanks (must have with two filler caps) so could fill one of those up too. The true party bike...

It is just a shame than no one hung round long enough to see me use the low loader ramp as a jump, which I used to clear both the digger and the truck!!

Dont forget to register!

[gunnyrob]

Bugger. Oh well, have a good ride folks! See you at Cold Kiwi?

[dino3310]

Bugger. Oh well, have a good ride folks! See you at Cold Kiwi?

bugga.
i might be in the same boat, i got to drop the kids of in taupo that weekend.

[Crisis management]

Right, I'm booked in, now, do I need a new rear or is bald a good look?


Something to consider:
Friday I'm in taupo early (probably) so I could do the 42nd Traverse, Fishers track and then make my way to Whangamomona for the night......... a bit weather dependant but any others interested?

[dino3310]

Right, I'm booked in, now, do I need a new rear or is bald a good look?


Something to consider:
Friday I'm in taupo early (probably) so I could do the 42nd Traverse, Fishers track and then make my way to Whangamomona for the night......... a bit weather dependant but any others interested?

possibly, depends on what i can sort with the kids

[Cary]

Something to consider:
Friday I'm in taupo early (probably) so I could do the 42nd Traverse, Fishers track and then make my way to Whangamomona for the night......... a bit weather dependant but any others interested?

Would the Tiger get through you think??

[offrd]

Would the Tiger get through you think??

My funduro on mitas E-07's had no issues, if its dry you should be sweet....

[tri boy]

If work lets me out early, and a couple of you guys will drag fatty up the bank, (thats the bike you know) when i go bush, then I'm there.:yes:

[marks]

If work lets me out early, and a couple of you guys will drag fatty up the bank, (thats the bike you know) when i go bush, then I'm there.:yes:

oh feck

I spose I'd better come along and push....

[young1]

this is all interesting, how many of you guys doing the 42nd traverse are thinking of staying at Whanga pub on the Friday?

[Cary]

this is all interesting, how many of you guys doing the 42nd traverse are thinking of staying at Whanga pub on the Friday?

If the consensus is the Tiger will get thru then i'll be there, but as i don't know exactly where the 42 is(and what it's like) and may need help will only go if Iain or others do.

[Crisis management]

I suppose it's too late to say "This wasn't my idea..." now. :eek:

Assuming its dryish you guys "should" be ok but it is a bit more of a track than a road, Triboy, that bit of Fishers Track we did on the way to the CCA is the same as the traverse so you know what the conditions are like ok?

Obviously big bikes get thru there, an aquaintance of mine took a R100PD thru, in the latest Kiwi Rider Stretch and a mate took a KTM990 & Cagiva Gran Canyon thru after the CCA. Lets just apply a bit of common sense (yeah, right) and see what happens, if it gets too sticky we can always turn around.

Party at the Whanga pub is it?

[Crisis management]

Looks a bit like this.....same terrain as around Waikaremoana but a tighter, rougher and steeper track, the last one is one of my typical parking manouvers...bastard to reverse out of!

[Cary]

I suppose it's too late to say "This wasn't my idea..." now. :eek:

Lets just apply a bit of common sense

Way to late :spanking:

Common sence, does that go in the tank or on the tyre?? :killingme

[Tony W]

Looks a bit like this.....same terrain as around Waikaremoana but a tighter, rougher and steeper track, the last one is one of my typical parking manouvers...bastard to reverse out of!

Will consider it Crisis.
How did that nice blue DR get down that bank !

[NordieBoy]

How did that nice blue DR get down that bank !

A Management type Crisis?

[offrd]

How much to stay at wanga? Do we have to book in? I might be keen on giving myself the friday off, Riding is a good cause :msn-wink:

[marks]

How much to stay at wanga? Do we have to book in? I might be keen on giving myself the friday off, Riding is a good cause :msn-wink:

Seeing you know the way you could be our guide through the 42nd - we'll just follow the roost......

I vaguely recall it was $95pp including dinner and breakfast last time we went there as a group?

[offrd]

Seeing you know the way you could be our guide through the 42nd - we'll just follow the roost......

I vaguely recall it was $95pp including dinner and breakfast last time we went there as a group?

Ha ha yeah! Thats ok!

Will talk to the now x and see if she is ok with our oldest staying for the weekend with her.

Should be all good, after all she did hatch her......
:Playnice:

[Crisis management]

A Management type Crisis?

You'll keep....


I thought it was more a crisis in management myself.

Seeing as you lot are interested: it was a bit of Oooh, this is a bit of a steep downhill, look front wheel skids, oops, going a bit fast for this tight right hand corner (don't accelerate downhill, remember this), hello nice soft bushy thing.


Back on topic....A plan!

Seeing as there seems to be a small pack of us now a rough plan would be: 10.00 in Taupo, 11.30 at the start of the 42 traverse (near to national park), 1.30 at Owhango (the other end of the traverse), 2.30 at national park for the Fisher track, about 4.00 at the end of the Fisher track and about 6ish at Whangamomona.
This does mean no buggering around, 2 hour lunches, punctures etc but there are obviously options to miss the Fisher track if we need to. Personally, I want to do both the traverse and fishers and as much gravel as possible between.

[clint640]

Hmmm... might be up for some action on Friday, will have to see how work goes, but will very likely try & make it to the Whanga pub for Fri night at least.:yes:

Cheers
Clint

[Tony W]

Crisis, where does Fisher's Track start and end ?

[Crisis management]

Crisis, where does Fisher's Track start and end ?

You can run it either way but if you start from National Park it is generally downhill.
Starts at fishers road by the train station in National Park running in a westerly direction and comes out at Kurua road (joins Retaruke road).

You can find both of these on Google earth if you fancy a bit of a look, looks quite cool when you tilt the terrain map to get an idea of steepness of the hills.

[Oscar]

Fishers Track:

[MXNUT]

Personally, I want to do both the traverse and fishers and as much gravel as possible between.

Been watching with interest and that last sentence has done it for me.
So im in

[Tony W]

You can run it either way but if you start from National Park it is generally downhill.
Starts at fishers road by the train station in National Park running in a westerly direction and comes out at Kurua road (joins Retaruke road).

You can find both of these on Google earth if you fancy a bit of a look, looks quite cool when you tilt the terrain map to get an idea of steepness of the hills.

Aha. So then you go to either Raurimu or Owhango and SH1 to Taumarunui?

Oops, just realised that there is a back road from Owhango to Tmn, so I bet that's
where you're heading !

[MXNUT]

Seeing as there seems to be a small pack of us now a rough plan would be: 10.00 in Taupo, 11.30 at the start of the 42 traverse (near to national park), 1.30 at Owhango (the other end of the traverse).

Department of conservation web site showing that the 42 traverse is closed to all vehicles untill 1st december 2008.
Do motorcycles qualify as vehicles ??.

htp://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/placeprofile.aspx?id=34648

[Cary]

I'm keen, will take on advice as to weather the Tiger will be ok on the selected tracks but am keen to give anything a go within reason. Fri at the Whanga pub either way.

[reofix]

cary ... maybe we should link up west of ham somewhere and kind of meander our way to whangamomona... marakopa to ahititi then east into them hills?

[Crisis management]

Department of conservation web site showing that the 42 traverse is closed to all vehicles untill 1st december 2008.
Do motorcycles qualify as vehicles ??.

htp://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/placeprofile.aspx?id=34648

Bugger...on to plan B maybe?
I will ring DOC tomorrow to get a few more details and post the result, either way I'm sure I can find some suitable entertainment in the area.

[Cary]

cary ... maybe we should link up west of ham somewhere and kind of meander our way to whangamomona... marakopa to ahititi then east into them hills?

Yep could do, plenty of time to sort something out. See what Iain does and if he minds us tagging along.........

[Crisis management]

I have talked to DOC at Tongariro and the Traverse is only closed to 4x4's as per their usual seasonal restrictions so we are ok to go.
I will make some enquiries to try and find out the track conditions (other than DOCs "probably wet?") but as long as we continue to have drying weather we should be ok. I will take a jar of common sense as well, I've just got to remember where I last saw the damn stuff....

If weather & conditions are against us there is pleanty to explore in the area, Pureora, Pillars of Hercules, Rangipo Intake and Tukino skifield so maybe a circumnavigation of Ruapehu and then gravel to Whangamomona. Depends who decides to come from where and realistic time & weather constraints.

At this stage lets leave it until the week before to confirm a route and meeting places and as usual we will make it up as we go. :wari:

[young1]

UPDATE

See the original details of the ride on page 1 for any updated information

[Crisis management]

Thanks for the update Mike but what time on saturday?????

Awakino shouldn't be a problem, I'll just adjust the timing of the friday chaos to suit. Awakino is certainly a nice pub to stay at, you coming over for a drink on friday then?

[young1]

Thanks for the update Mike but what time on saturday?????

Awakino shouldn't be a problem, I'll just adjust the timing of the friday chaos to suit. Awakino is certainly a nice pub to stay at, you coming over for a drink on friday then?

Yes I plan to stay there on the Friday night.

Start time on Saturday, we would like to be away from there 9 to 9.30 again depends on where people are coming from. That gives us morning tea at Ohura.

[Dont Know]

Hi young1, I called up the Awakino Hotel to make a booking for Friday night, they already have a block booking for a motorcycle group on that night of approx 20 riders. Is this for our ride? I said yes anyway.
Cheers

[young1]

Hi young1, I called up the Awakino Hotel to make a booking for Friday night, they already have a block booking for a motorcycle group on that night of approx 20 riders. Is this for our ride? I said yes anyway.
Cheers

Poos! it is not our group!! There is a Rotorua group staying there, the hotel is contacting that group to see how many beds they need. They will let me know how many they have left over.

[MXNUT]

Awakino shouldn't be a problem, I'll just adjust the timing of the friday chaos to suit. Awakino is certainly a nice pub to stay at, you coming over for a drink on friday then?

Awakino seems to be an awfully long detour to make from the end of fishers track then have to head back towards whangamomona again the next morning.

Wouldnt Owhango pub or somewhere in Taumaranui seem a better idea to stay for friday night ?????

Just my 2 cents worth.

[young1]

All my updates are now combined on page one with the original ride details

Motoxnut it is a way to ride but by starting at Awakino we get a better ride on Saturday (however we can still meet any one planning on staying at Whanga, Taumarunui etc)

[Cary]

Mike, I have booked myself in for the house on Friday. Will work the 'how i'm gonna get there' later. ie see what Iain comes up with!!

[Bams]

Probably a dumb question but I,m planning to meet up on the sat morning somewhere like Ohura as suggested but do I need to book the Te Wera Sat night accommodation or is the a given that my names on the list just checking:whistle:

[young1]

Probably a dumb question but I,m planning to meet up on the sat morning somewhere like Ohura as suggested but do I need to book the Te Wera Sat night accommodation or is the a given that my names on the list just checking:whistle:

Cool, Phil and I will look after the bookings at Te Wera, we will take them off the list of people attending (and other Naki riders that we know about)

[CrazyFrog]

All my updates are now combined on page one with the original ride details

Motoxnut it is a way to ride but by starting at Awakino we get a better ride on Saturday (however we can still meet any one planning on staying at Whanga, Taumarunui etc)

Just another accommodation option for those who want to stay on the coast, Mokau is only 5 km from Awakino, also has a pub, takeaways etc and more beds there if Awakino fills up. See ya'll up there:soon:

Oh yeah, what's the deal at Te Wera campground? Tents required or do they have a big lodge or something. In other words, do I need to bring sleeping bag or will they provide a luxurious bed with crisp linen for a filthy biker?
Young1, please put my order in for one of their best looking sheep.:yes:

[offrd]

So its 95? for the wanga pub on the friday night, Do we need to book?

Te Wera, i guess we are booked in, like crazyfrog, what is the requirements there? and costs and arangements for food and grog?

CANT WAIT:beer:

[CrazyFrog]

Te Wera, i guess we are booked in, like Crazyfrog, what is the requirements there? and costs and arangements for food and grog?

CANT WAIT:beer:

I see Young1 has quoted $25 for evening meal there, and $25 for the accom, so I'm guessing there must be a bunk hall or something similar. Need to find out where to get beer, so you guys can hear me snore:laugh:

[young1]

To answer the last few questions;

Mokau, there is no pub there, but there is a motel.

I don't know what the cost of the Whanga pub is.

Te Wera camp is an old foresty camp that has been converted over the years to a camp that the schools now use for outdoor education. They have a new hall and kitchen block after the last one burnt down. You will need sleeping bags.

Cost for Te Wera is $50.00 all up for food and accomodation. One of the requirements is that we clean it before we leave so I am sure everyone will chip on with that.

Re booze, a mate of mine might come out and just ride day two on his KDX200 (he can also lead anyone who wants to go thru the Whanga rode) he (not that he knows it yet) will bring the beers out. Failing that we will find another way to get them there!

[tri boy]

Since work is escalating into a ferocious cluster fuck, due to lack of skilled staff, and lack of structured planning. I know, "it's the kiwi way", I will plan on scoffing down some stale bread with rancid butter on Sat morning, an head for Ohura if that is still a planned meeting point.
Mike, I'll see ya this Sat etc:niceone:

[dino3310]

Since work is escalating into a ferocious cluster fuck, due to lack of skilled staff, and lack of structured planning. I know, "it's the kiwi way", I will plan on scoffing down some stale bread with rancid butter on Sat morning, an head for Ohura if that is still a planned meeting point.
Mike, I'll see ya this Sat etc:niceone:

sounds like you need a talented 37yr old hairy down the workshop

[tri boy]

If only the decision was up to me mate.:yes:
Still, at least I should be there for Sat/Sun. (Fatty hasn't turned a wheel since Kawhia, so i should be fizzing at the bung by the 27th):woohoo:

[Phreaky Phil]

Pop quiz tunnel tourers. Back in the good old days when these tunnels were being dug ( by hand of course ), how did they keep them straght and level. ??

[Tony W]

Pop quiz tunnel tourers. Back in the good old days when these tunnels were being dug ( by hand of course ), how did they keep them straght and level. ??

A trick question of course.
They are neither straight nor level ?!

[Phreaky Phil]

Not a trick question. No laser levels, no dumpy levels, just a pick and shovel and whatever else you could lay your hands on back then. Very simple solution

[Aslan]

Hi Mike et al - I've just signed up for this event. I'm planning to ride North from Wellington on the PM of the Friday returning South on the Sunday PM. Amyone keen to link up Frodo et al? cheers S

[young1]

Cool looks like we are getting good numbers for this ride.

Due to numbers we may have to re work accomodation on Friday night, again it depends on a number of things but we will be able to sort it.

If you are planning on staying at Awakino please let the Hotel know, I will then liase with them to see the numbers staying vs beds etc. We will then sort out the other options.

Sleeping bags are needed for Te Wera at least.

[tri boy]

Pop quiz tunnel tourers. Back in the good old days when these tunnels were being dug ( by hand of course ), how did they keep them straght and level. ??

Taught bit of string, and water level??:mellow:

[young1]

I will contact Awakino hotel again tomorrow and will find out exactly how many we can put in the house and flat that they are making available to us.

Will update then.

[young1]

The hotel can put up 13 in the house / flat "around the corner".

There are some beds, a fold out one, and they will also find some matresses for the floor.

The 13 number includes counting double beds as sleeping two (that should keep the DR boys happy!)

Counting myself they have 6 bookings already (one group of 3, Cary and Murray)

There are other options that I will look at closer to the time (after half you lot change your minds as to whether you are doing the ride or not!)

Marks you haven't registered yet, you going to be here?

[That looks like fun]

Pop quiz tunnel tourers. Back in the good old days when these tunnels were being dug ( by hand of course ), how did they keep them straght and level. ??

The design of the tunnel was determined by a hanging chain which forms a mirror image of the tunnel cross section. Due to this design and the nature of the soil no shoring was required to support the roof of the tunnel.
The real question is how did some smart bugger figger this out?

[offrd]

My brother is bringing his WR450 along for the run so book him for the camp, I will ring the Awakino tomorrow and book us, Tracy was away today

[Phreaky Phil]

Pop quiz tunnel tourers. Back in the good old days when these tunnels were being dug ( by hand of course ), how did they keep them straght and level. ??

Apparently 3 candles we lined up in the first part of the tunnel and as long as you kept the three candles aligned you were diging straight and level.
To easy !!

[pete376403]

Nice soft dirt too, those hills. You can see on the sides where various trucks have scraped the dirt away, and many people have carved names and dates inside.
Was up that way on Cold Kiwi weekend

[young1]

I will be posting an update tonight re how we will do the meals at Te Wera.

[young1]

Meals (dinner and breakfast) at Te Wera are $25.00 each. These are being done by the local school mums as a fund raiser type thing. They need to know the final numbers by Wednesday next week. That is we will tell them how many meals we need, they will times that by $25.00 and that is what we have to pay.

SO we can not take the risk of anyone saying that they will be on the ride and then on Thursday / Friday pulling out with a weak excuse (my pet goldfish died, there is a cloud on the horizon etc etc) as we (Phil and I) will have to pay.

Everyone who has registered for the ride I will send you by PM details of my bank account. Please deposit $25.00 into my ASB Bank account with your Kiwibike name as the reference. When I see it in the bank I will PM you with confirmation.

Yes you can trust me!!

Saturday morning we plan to leave Awakino Hotel at 8.45am. By then you need to have filled your bikes up at the Awakino petrol station which is approx 2 or 3kms north of Awakino on the main road.


If you are no longer going please update the calendar.

[reofix]

will be staying at the whanga pub on friday night ... which roads are you lot following out of awakino... i might be a little late rising so i will come out and join up where i can

[young1]

will be staying at the whanga pub on friday night ... which roads are you lot following out of awakino... i might be a little late rising so i will come out and join up where i can

We will be riding from Awakino to Ohura, meeting at least one (MOTOXNUT) there, then on to Forgotten World highway, heading South but turning West towards Mt Dampner, so there are lots of places there we can meet up with you.

[johannvr]

We will be riding from Awakino to Ohura, meeting at least one (MOTOXNUT) there, then on to Forgotten World highway, heading South but turning West towards Mt Dampner, so there are lots of places there we can meet up with you.

Make that another 2 to meet at Ohura on Sat morning - MM1 & I. I have it as around 10:15 or so?

[Aslan]

Make that another 2 to meet at Ohura on Sat morning - MM1 & I. I have it as around 10:15 or so?

Mike - since I'm coming from the South on Friday PM and Awakino sounds like it's way full I'll either stay at Taumarunui or Whangamomona and meet you at Ohura along with the others at 10.15am ish on Sat AM - cheers Aslan aka Stephen O

[young1]

Mike - since I'm coming from the South on Friday PM and Awakino sounds like it's way full I'll either stay at Taumarunui or Whangamomona and meet you at Ohura along with the others at 10.15am ish on Sat AM - cheers Aslan aka Stephen O

Sounds good thanks Steve

Early next week I will put a post up of where I think we are meeting everyone, so if I get any of it wrong you can let me know.....

M

[offrd]

Is it next weekend yet, Oh bugger! few sleeps yet.......:doh:

[young1]

Numbers are coming together well, currently 12 have paid their money for the Saturday dinner / Sunday breakfast. Then there is Phil and Dawn, myself, plus 3 more riders (maybe more) from the Naki.

So that I can keep track of people PLEASE UPDATE THE CALENDAR IF YOU ARE NO LONGER DOING THE RIDE

Now I have to organise the weather, oh and I nearly forgot - I have to make sure the lights are on in the tunnels for those wellington riders used to the Terrace and Mt Victoria tunnels!

[young1]

AWAKINO ACCOMODATION UPDATE

They now have 13 booked into the house and flat. That is all they can take. If you do not have somewhere to stay on Friday I suggest;

Seaview Holiday Park (approx 3km south of the pub) 0800 478 786 or
Mokau Inn Motel 06 752 9725

Awakino accomodation is sleeping bags. Accomodation cost is $15.00 per head. It may mean two sleeping bags on a double bed (but isn't that part of the adventure!!) and others are on mattresses on floor.

As the hotel has another group of bikers staying they will put on a smorgasboard on Friday night for $20.00 per head.

i will post details early next week of the route, approx distances, petrol stops etc

[Crisis management]

Well done mike, I've just got to fit the crash bars (no smart comments you lot) and I'll see you for a beer in a weeks time! :drinkup:

[tri boy]

I'm still in.
Mike, I'll get some coin to you over the weekend. Damn, work is doing my freaking head in at the moment. Need more of that Rum.

[marks]

I've just got to fit the crash bars

Thats my job for tomorrow as well (along with heated grips)

[young1]

Thats my job for tomorrow as well (along with heated grips)

I (well Phil did most of it...) put my crash bars on just before Rosie's ride, hope I don't need them, I just think they look horny ha ha.

Heated grips, isnt summer on its way Mark?

Triboy, all good (you just stay away from my rum bottle!)

[marks]

Triboy - stay away from my rum bottle!)

don't let that trollop near your stash...

remember who your real rum bitch is....

[young1]

don't let that trollop near your stash...

remember who your real rum bitch is....

I remember darling (NOT)

[gunnyrob]

All the best for next week boys & girls, I'll be picking my son up from the airport & can't make it.

Off to Frosty's wedding soon, spectacular weather!

[MXNUT]

don't let that trollop near your stash...

remember who your real rum bitch is....


I remember darling (NOT)

Will you 2 get a room, there are impressionable minds reading this thread:Playnice:

[That looks like fun]

Which way are you going from Awakino to Ohura? Over the Waitaanga's or through Aria?

[young1]

Which way are you going from Awakino to Ohura? Over the Waitaanga's or through Aria?

Awakino, Mokau, Ahititi, Waitaanga, Ohura

[That looks like fun]

Kewl. Will meet you at Ahititi. :niceone: Approx what time you leaving Awakino?

[young1]

Kewl. Will meet you at Ahititi. :niceone: Approx what time you leaving Awakino?

Leaving Awakino at 8.45. Are you staying in Te Wera with us or just joining for the day?

[That looks like fun]

I think I will inflict myself upon you for the whole weekend :Pokey: Send me the details for payment for food and lodging and stand clear :niceone:

[young1]

I think I will inflict myself upon you for the whole weekend :Pokey: Send me the details for payment for food and lodging and stand clear :niceone:

Excellent will be good to have you.

Check your private messages for bank details

[young1]

Some of you are going to go hungry!

As I can't match all of the names of people booked into Awakino etc with your Kiwi biker names, I can't tell you who has NOT yet paid for their Saturday night meal. From a quick count 18 have paid, two have told me that it is in the bank and I should see it soon, so that leaves 3 of you either out hunting possums or lining up and waiting for KFC Te Wera to open......

If you have not got a pm back from me confirming receipt of your $25.00 for Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast, it means that I have not seen your $$ hit the account.

Over to you.

[tri boy]

Yep. I'll be there. Will ride down by meself, as I'm a grumpy cooooon't that has nil friends.:argue:
Oh, and I haven't decided what road/s to take.:stupid:

[young1]

Can you all please make sure that the details I have posted on the TTTTT details thread are correct, we don't want to leave anyone behind and will be using that to work out who we are meeting where.

[MXNUT]

My rear tyre was almost totaly BALD after last weekend, Suzi Girl and i were doing some gravel training on the Raglan to Kawhia Rds.

Sooo a quick call to cycletreads on monday morning saw a new michelin T63 arrive here yesterday :niceone:. Fitted the tyre last night without pinching the tube ( always a bonus ) and gave the bike a service at the same time.

YOUNG 1 - good to see that you have got the important things organized like the BEER:apint: :beer:but i think you may have forgotten that phone call to Jim Hickey.:sunny:

[young1]

My rear tyre was almost totaly BALD after last weekend, Suzi Girl and i were doing some gravel training on the Raglan to Kawhia Rds.

Sooo a quick call to cycletreads on monday morning saw a new michelin T63 arrive here yesterday :niceone:. Fitted the tyre last night without pinching the tube ( always a bonus ) and gave the bike a service at the same time.

YOUNG 1 - good to see that you have got the important things organized like the BEER:apint: :beer:but i think you may have forgotten that phone call to Jim Hickey.:sunny:

I also have a new tyre on for this weekend, just need to find a bit of gravel early on to scrub it in.

Re Jim Hickey - he will come through......

Good news - there will be no one having to share a double bed at Awakino tomorrow night, the "other group" of bikers has had some late cancellations so they have some spare beds in the hotel for us.

We will be operating a corner man system, both the leader and tail end charlie will have an orange high visibility jacket on. We will explain how this will work at the Ohura stop. Most of you already know but with so many bikes it would be easy to lose one.

The Regional Council has also strengthened a couple of the little bridges to get the axle weights up to BMW GS loadings.......

[That looks like fun]

2 more sleeps. :sleep: Im so excited :banana:

[Oscar]

I also have a new tyre on for this weekend, just need to find a bit of gravel early on to scrub it in.

Re Jim Hickey - he will come through......

Good news - there will be no one having to share a double bed at Awakino tomorrow night, the "other group" of bikers has had some late cancellations so they have some spare beds in the hotel for us.

We will be operating a corner man system, both the leader and tail end charlie will have an orange high visibility jacket on. We will explain how this will work at the Ohura stop. Most of you already know but with so many bikes it would be easy to lose one.

The Regional Council has also strengthened a couple of the little bridges to get the axle weights up to BMW GS loadings.......

Check the GS's for correct tool kits.
We had an '07 and an '08 GS Adv with us and neither of them was packing a spark plug spanner. After drowning one in a stream, we discovered that KTM tools fitted.

[Tony W]

The Regional Council has also strengthened a couple of the little bridges to get the axle weights up to BMW GS loadings.......


..Or bikes with Big boxes....:clap:

[young1]

..Or bikes with Big boxes....:clap:

B@stard!! It is just so easy to put them on though vs strapping something to the back of my seat.

[That looks like fun]

Tools, bridges, big boxes? Where will I store the lunch me Mum packs for me :rolleyes: Tunnels and bridges!! it gets more exciting by the minute :woohoo:

[clint640]

Woo-Hoo! Bags packed, new tyres fitted & the KTM is parked in the shed like a coiled spring. We're planning to leave Vegas about 3, should be in Awakino around 6 :apint:

Cheers
Clint

[young1]

Woo-Hoo! Bags packed, new tyres fitted & the KTM is parked in the shed like a coiled spring. We're planning to leave Vegas about 3, should be in Awakino around 6 :apint:

Cheers
Clint

Isnt it a great feeling when your bike is packed up ready for a trip. Mine is sitting out the front of work at the moment, all packed up ready to go (but the new "slim" look KTM!!!!).

I will be at Awakino around 5.50ish after refueling at the Awakino gas station.

[marks]

I'm leaving in an hour or two. If my tweaked back (bloody trail bikes) plays up too much I may turn around and head home - so I'll either see you at Ohura - or not...

cheers


Mark

[young1]

I'm leaving in an hour or two. If my tweaked back (bloody trail bikes) plays up too much I may turn around and head home - so I'll either see you at Ohura - or not...

cheers


Mark

Take it easy Mark - will be good if you do get here!

[MXNUT]

(but the new "slim" look KTM!!!!).

How will we recognize you ???

[young1]

Can only be one thing if on a KTM - think ORANGE

Actually I had to slim down to fit through the tunnels!!!

[marks]

Take it easy Mark - will be good if you do get here!

Well I took it so easy that I never actually got there.....
Oh well - I had a great ride anyway.
Have posted some photos her (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7983683#post7983683)e if anyones interested.

[tri boy]

Cheers for the ride people.
Home , and the bike is waterblasted clean. that Naki clay sure gets in.
Best I go blast myself down next.
Gotta love a dirty weekend.:first:

[Phreaky Phil]

#1 awakino start
#2 over the shoulder shot
#3 1st tunnel of the day
#4 smoko at ohura. The full crew

[Phreaky Phil]

#1 tangarakau gordge
#2 regroup at hobbit hole tunnel
#3 young 1 looking stunning in orange !!!
#4 hobbit hole

[Phreaky Phil]

#1 kiwi road tunnel
#2 moki track
#3 2bishes on moki track
#4 moki tunnel

[reofix]

On a clear day you can see for forever... marvellous fun home through the south waikato today... thanks to all involved in organising ... great weekend

[clint640]

Yep, we ha a really nice run back too.

Big thanks to the Naki crew for laying on a great weekend! pics on the way in a day or 2...

Cheers
Clint

[Aslan]

thanks to the Taranaki crew for organising a great weekend - cheers Stephen O aka Aslan :scooter:

[Cary]

Great weekend, thanks again to Iain for leading us on Friday and to Phil & Mike for all the work you put in to making it SO good.

Great to catch up and managed to add another name or two to my memory banks............

My pics here http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7989976#post7989976

[socialites]

thanks guys for a great weekend, good to meet you all and look forward to the next adventure.

[johannvr]

Yep - a big thanks from me too. First time for me in the NZ hills, mud & hard-packed gravel / metal roads with unexpected ball-bearing patches mixed in for fun (and they seem to somehow congregate just on the outside of the optimal riding line through the turns, so if you're a tad sub-optimal like me, off course you gonna get into the stuff ...) - only managed to put the DR down once on the pea gravel on the way down to meet all in Ohura and later on twice in the mud - all in all a fun time!

Methinks I can get quite hooked on this :Punk:

Johann

[johannvr]

BTW - anybody perhaps done & saved a GPS Route log of this & prepared to share it? Would be keen to lay my paws on one.

jvr

[cooneyr]

Damn - The picks of the Moki tunnel look like awesome riding. Some of us Cantabs are gonna have to get up that way for a look see some day. More photos please :clap:


BTW - anybody perhaps done & saved a GPS Route log of this & prepared to share it? Would be keen to lay my paws on one.

jvr

+1 on this. I'm keen for a copy of a GPS track log to put on my web site (http://www.advroutes.org.nz).

Cheers R

[MXNUT]

A BIGthanks to Mike , Phil & Dawn and the rest of the naki crew for organizing and running the ride.
635 kms clocked for me for sat & sun and i enjoyed every k.
These rides just keep getting better and better.:woohoo::niceone:
The high lights of the ride for me were kiwi rd - the moki track and whangamomana rd.
I woud love to have done fishers track on the friday but i guess that 1 will have to wait for another time.

Will post a few pics later

[javahead]

That was a fantastic weekend's riding. Thanks again to Mike, Phil, and the rest who organised it all - esp Sunday's weather. The start from Taupo across the 42 made it even better. I daren't wash the crud off my bike because I know there's ugly grazes under there!

I've got GPS tracks for the 3 days - just need to check something before posting them.

[johannvr]

I've got GPS tracks for the 3 days - just need to check something before posting them.

You are THE MAN! :2thumbsup Will keep a beady out for it ... Thanks in advance

[reofix]

Cary... i told you man ... no cameras in the private moments on the taranaki hills... you will keep.....:nono:

[That looks like fun]

A few more pics of the fun

[reofix]

anyway ... i :bleh:have alibis

[Cary]

anyway ... i :bleh:have alibis

And I have more photos..........locked away in a secure vault, unless.......

Last of my photos up here now http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7989976#post7989976

[young1]

Thanks everyone for the thank you messages, I am glad that it looks as though everyone got home in one piece!

Also nice to be able to organise a ride for those Kiwi Bikers who have organised the ones in the past that I have been on, Clint640, Rosie and Triboy.

Also big thanks to Phil for being such a good leader, I was happy at the back swallowing everyone's dust.... ha ha

Now somewhere over the weekend I heard mention of a Wellington ride being organised.. Aslan? Marks (you were volunteered in your absense)?

Rosie - did you get to see the mountain on Sunday?

Some pics, dont want to repeat what is already here so just a few.

1 and 2 Awakino hotel Friday night (all the BS stories coming out...)
2 and 4 getting ready to leave

[young1]

A few more,

1) Aslan making up some big story about how he swerved 4 times, jumped a ditch, wrestled a bull, "and look that is the only mark that I got on the bike"
2 and 3) Meal time Te Wera Saturday night

[marks]

How did the WR450 go??
Did the riders arse survive?
did it chew gas??


makes me wonder if I should dig out the big tank I have for mine and chuck the lights and plate back on....

[Phreaky Phil]

#1 Made it to the Moki Tunnel
#2 Heading back down
#3 Bridge to Somewhere
#4 Bridge to Somewhere ( spot the log jammed under the bridge deck from a flood.)

[Aslan]

wow what a great weekend as young1 says looks like we all got home safely.

thanks Mike and others for your encouragement on Saturday when I passed too close to those country kids school bus shelter (read came into a Y shaped intersection too hot - hit pea gravel on recently sealed road - and slid 'rubber ducky' into the bus shelter - phew could have been a lot worse!)

Special mention to Kelvin for repairing the screen with duct tape.

The 1150 will be in getting the blemish on the tank repaired this week.

View of the mountain from Toko on way home.

PS MarkS and other Southern North Island KBers - Young1, Clint, TriBoy and others have thrown the challenge down for us to organise a ride. I'm thinking Wairarapa (Masterton as a base say) Eketahuna, Riversdale, Akitio, Gladstone Pub in there somewhere along with Hinakura. Any volunteers to assist?

[Crisis management]

How did the WR450 go??
Did the riders arse survive?
did it chew gas??


And I used to think DR riders whinged about seats and gas range :Pokey:.....from midday friday there was a constant line of "I've got to get a better bike for this sort of riding"

I think you're doing the right thing with the KLR, Mark!

[marks]

PS MarkS and other Southern North Island KBers - Young1, Clint, TriBoy and others have thrown the challenge down for us to organise a ride. I'm thinking Wairarapa (Masterton as a base say) Eketahuna, Riversdale, Akitio, Gladstone Pub in there somewhere along with Hinakura. Any volunteers to assist?

Happy to help in any way I can - what about that place near Pongaroa you guys stayed at for that BMW ride for the overnight stop.


And I used to think DR riders whinged about seats and gas range :Pokey:.....from midday friday there was a constant line of "I've got to get a better bike for this sort of riding"

I think you're doing the right thing with the KLR, Mark!

I want this morphing ability - KLR on road morphs into DT on gravel morphs into WR on dirt.

Actually I'm very happy with the KLR - as a sedate all road tourer its brilliant. I would have really struggled with some of the muddy bits you guys went through over the weekend though - whereas the little DT would have tiptoed easily through it all - such is life :)

[Bass]

How did the WR450 go??
Did the riders arse survive?
did it chew gas??


makes me wonder if I should dig out the big tank I have for mine and chuck the lights and plate back on....

I don't think the owner is a member here and so I will pass on some impressions.
The answers are: -

It went well, especially in the rough stuff

Barely, he was planning to look for something more comfortable and was walking like John Wayne.

He was carrying a fuel container and fuel supplies need to be watched. Also commented that the throttle was more like a switch - another incentive to look for something more comfortable apparently.

[Rosie]

Rosie - did you get to see the mountain on Sunday?

Yes I did :woohoo:
Got some little glimpses of it through the hills near Te Wera, and stopped at the lookout near Taihape where you can see Taranaki off in the distance.

[young1]

Yes I did :woohoo:
Got some little glimpses of it through the hills near Te Wera, and stopped at the lookout near Taihape where you can see Taranaki off in the distance.

excellent, we arranged that especially for you!

[hobbes]

Aaahhh...Found the thread..

What an ADVENTURE that was ! This must have been the best (and scariest!) introduction to Adventure riding one can get: New bike, New gravel, much-2-roady tires. :shit:

Thanks everybody for waiting for me all the time, the great tips... and the lift out offcourse. :clap:

I've got the attached pics in high resolution (3000x1200, 5Mb!) if anybody want the originals.

[hobbes]

My pics here http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7989976#post7989976


Awesome pics ! THANKS
:rockon:

[dino3310]

certianly looked like a bloody rippa, i'll have to plan better to make the next one

[Kokopelli]

thanks Mike and others for your encouragement on Saturday when I passed too close to those country kids school bus shelter (read came into a Y shaped intersection too hot - hit pea gravel on recently sealed road - and slid 'rubber ducky' into the bus shelter - phew could have been a lot worse!)


Ouch, I am glad you're alright. The tank will buff out. Reminds me of a guy who, just over four years ago, did something similar on the turn off to Marakopa road. Only he managed to keep his shiny black R1150GS almost blemish free, by throwing his leg under it.

I am pretty sure it was Phil and Dawn who came to visit at Taranaki Base Hospital.

So don't sweat the scratches, they don't matter.

Four of us are off to do the 42nd Traverse. Is allowing two hours for it realistic?

[Oscar]

Ouch, I am glad you're alright. The tank will buff out. Reminds me of a guy who, just over four years ago, did something similar on the turn off to Marakopa road. Only he managed to keep his shiny black R1150GS almost blemish free, by throwing his leg under it.

I am pretty sure it was Phil and Dawn who came to visit at Taranaki Base Hospital.

So don't sweat the scratches, they don't matter.

Four of us are off to do the 42nd Traverse. Is allowing two hours for it realistic?

It was Phil and Dawn who "that guy" was following around the corner.
I remember thinking, "I hope {that guy} doesn't try that corner as fast as Phil..." At that point {that guy} threw his GS1150 at me...scared the living crap outta me.

[Kokopelli]

It was Phil and Dawn who "that guy" was following around the corner.
I remember thinking, "I hope {that guy} doesn't try that corner as fast as Phil..." At that point {that guy} threw his GS1150 at me...scared the living crap outta me.

It pays to keep an eye on surface. That guy was obviously not a morning person and didn't see the loose seal on time. I am pleased that pink blanket was not on him for this rather embarrassing shot.

[Phreaky Phil]

I remember the day well, sitting up top of the hill wondering where the last couple of bikes were, then riding back down for a look. Ya never forget that sinking feeling when you round the corner and see an ambulance !!!!

[Oscar]

It pays to keep an eye on surface. That guy was obviously not a morning person and didn't see the loose seal on time. I am pleased that pink blanket was not on him for this rather embarrassing shot.


This is not an embarrassing shot.
Anyone who has the presence of mind to give the AdvRider salute whilst being ministered to for several broken bones is alright by me.

[Oscar]

It pays to keep an eye on surface. That guy was obviously not a morning person and didn't see the loose seal on time. I am pleased that pink blanket was not on him for this rather embarrassing shot.

As I recall, the broken bones saved {that guy} from bruises.
I wanted to kick his arse for scaring me so badly.

I was sitting on my bike with a dead engine when that Beemer started sliding toward me. It was only the fact that it hung up on a cylinder head and changed direction that saved my from damage to anywhere but my underpants.

[Kokopelli]

As I recall, the broken bones saved {that guy} from bruises.
I wanted to kick his arse for scaring me so badly.

I was sitting on my bike with a dead engine when that Beemer started sliding toward me. It was only the fact that it hung up on a cylinder head and changed direction that saved my from damage to anywhere but my underpants.

I can assure you that there where plenty of bruises. Did think you'd scare that easily, Oscar.

[Aslan]

Ouch, I am glad you're alright. The tank will buff out. Reminds me of a guy who, just over four years ago, did something similar on the turn off to Marakopa road. Only he managed to keep his shiny black R1150GS almost blemish free, by throwing his leg under it.

I am pretty sure it was Phil and Dawn who came to visit at Taranaki Base Hospital.

So don't sweat the scratches, they don't matter.

Four of us are off to do the 42nd Traverse. Is allowing two hours for it realistic?

Cheers for your post Alex - tank repairs are pretty expensive - but yes I was lucky to walk away without a scratch.

As to the 42nd - I don't know how long it would take perhaps others who went through last Friday could respond to Alex aka Koko please.

Koko hope you guys have fun on the 42nd this weekend. Cheers S

[Oscar]

I can assure you that there where plenty of bruises. Did think you'd scare that easily, Oscar.

I assure you I do.

My instinct for self preservation kept me firmly in the ranks of the B Grade Enduro class and at the back of the field in Hare Scrambles. It wasn't that I couldn't ride the Expert Tracks (hell, I marked out enough of them), it was just that I never had the nerve to maintain the blazing speed required.

On consideration I don't think it's about physical courage (I never shied away from fast bowlers or big Samoan forwards playing cricket or rugby). I think I just..um...think too much - whereas guys like Johnny or Stretch just did it - jumped that ditch or the big log, I was always concerned about what was on the other side or how steep the drop was, and in that split second, failed.

The best criticism I ever got about riding was that I wasn't looking far enough ahead - it's the corner/jump/rut after this one that's usually the problem...

[Kokopelli]

I assure you I do.

My instinct for self preservation kept me firmly in the ranks of the B Grade Enduro class and at the back of the field in Hare Scrambles. It wasn't that I couldn't ride the Expert Tracks (hell, I marked out enough of them), it was just that I never had the nerve to maintain the blazing speed required.

On consideration I don't think it's about physical courage (I never shied away from fast bowlers or big Samoan forwards playing cricket or rugby). I think I just..um...think too much - whereas guys like Johnny or Stretch just did it - jumped that ditch or the big log, I was always concerned about what was on the other side or how steep the drop was, and in that split second, failed.

The best criticism I ever got about riding was that I wasn't looking far enough ahead - it's the corner/jump/rut after this one that's usually the problem...

This approach makes perfect sense to me. Every time I thought the 'laws of physics' didn't apply to me, I paid dearly for it. To ride another day, is more important than short sighted heroics.

I do try to improve my skills, but I like to have a reasonably sized safety net, to back me up when things go wrong.

[NordieBoy]

I think I just..um...think too much - whereas guys like Johnny or Stretch just did it - jumped that ditch or the big log, I was always concerned about what was on the other side or how steep the drop was, and in that split second, failed.

That's me too dammit.

Too much thinking.

[Phreaky Phil]

I kike "Stagehand" from ADV RIDER'S quote
"Every time you go past your limit, that is your new limit"

[MXNUT]

1.whangamomana rd tunnel
2.tunnel 1 regroup
3.kiwi rd tunnel
4.moki track tunnel
5.mt damper regroup
6. another tunnel ??

[MXNUT]

1.An unlikely couple, a Lion & a Crazyfrog
2.Te Wera camp
3.Top of the matemateonga ranges
4.As the sign says
5.At the bridge
6.A well earned lunch

[MXNUT]

1.Mt Ruepeheu
2.Mt Ngarahoe
3.Mt damper falls

[hobbes]

Who's got the pics of my wee downhill adventure on Kiwi road?

[GLG]

012here some photos
(slowly learning to put them on thanks to my daughter)
:niceone:

[GLG]

opppzy
still learning
:confused:

[GLG]

http://newplomth tunnels 26.9.08 013

[CrazyFrog]

opppzy
still learning
:confused:

Come on bro, get ya shit together! Still waiting for the pics....

[dino3310]

Come on bro, get ya shit together! Still waiting for the pics....

i concur its been 24hrs

[hobbes]

opppzy
still learning


GLG: Stuff the other comments: we all have to outgrow our diapers :shit:
In baby steps:
0. Make sure you have java script and cookies enabled for kiwibiker.co.nz
1. Hit "Post Reply"
2. In 2^nd box “Additional Options” hit button “Manage Attachments” (this pops up new window)
3. “ Browse” for your picture & select it
4. HIT THE “Upload” button (right of the Browse buttons)
5. When done uploading scroll to bottom of window and hit “Close Window”.
6. Back in the ‘Post Reply’ screen.. hit "Preview Post" to have a sneak preview.
7. Like what you see.. hit Submit Reply/Post.

Hope this helps

[dino3310]

and still the little boy wait's:laugh::laugh:

[Dont Know]

GLG still couldn't up load from your instructions so I'm giving it a go. Nice crash down the bank and plenty of willing riders to get you out :no:
I still have a few more of GLG's picutres so will up load them as well.:done:

[Dont Know]

More of GLG's pictures, I'd better training him up on how to do this :2guns:

[young1]

Nice pics, you got to love that papa clay NOT

[Aslan]

great pics - can't get over how lucky Hobbes and I both were with our little 'moments' only Young1 saw mine eh Mike?

[young1]

great pics - can't get over how lucky Hobbes and I both were with our little 'moments' only Young1 saw mine eh Mike?

Ha ha, in hindsight I should have got my camera out before helping you get the Bavarian tank back up on its tracks again!!

No one got photos of Triboy or Clints moments either....

We were lucky that no one got hurt (and to our credit we even managed to save two sheep during the ride!)

[Tony W]

Ha ha, in hindsight I should have got my camera out before helping you get the Bavarian tank back up on its tracks again!!

No one got photos of Triboy or Clints moments either....

We were lucky that no one got hurt (and to our credit we even managed to save two sheep during the ride!)

I heard about Aslan's and Triboy's, but WHAT did Clint do.....? --:laugh:

[NordieBoy]

I heard about Aslan's and Triboy's, but WHAT did Clint do.....? --:laugh:

To the sheep?

[Rosie]

I heard about Aslan's and Triboy's, but WHAT did Clint do.....? --:laugh:

On the road to Whangamomona Clint was seeing how much traction he could get from the sidewall of his front tyre. Not quite enough, apparently :mellow:

[Phreaky Phil]

The knobs just dont go far enough around the side !!

[clint640]

I heard about Aslan's and Triboy's, but WHAT did Clint do.....? --:laugh:

As I picked the bike up before anybody had the presence of mind to take a photo, technically it never happened :innocent:

But there is a possibility that I got a bit carried away on the twisty tar before Whanga & in my determination to get rid of those pesky chicken strips on my tyres I might have lost the front under braking. I was running a little more tyre pressure than usual which might not have helped.

Or I might have just gone into a corner too hot & binned it :laugh:

Clint

[Aslan]

Glad to hear you weren't hurt Clint :doctor:

[marks]

anyone got a gps track for this ride?

[Eddieb]

anyone got a gps track for this ride?

How many of those could we squeeze in Monday before heading home Mark? Kiwi Road and Moki track look very interesting.

[marks]

How many of those could we squeeze in Monday before heading home Mark? Kiwi Road and Moki track look very interesting.

When do you want to get home? (if I'm home by 10pm I'll be happy)

I really really want to do the Whangamomona Rd track but yes Moki Rd has certainly got my attention.

If I have a poke around the area on Saturday we could do the best bits on the way back on Monday

[junkmanjoe]

are you chaps looking to do some of these on way home from KCR
if so im a starter.

[javahead]

anyone got a gps track for this ride?

I do. Well most of them anyway since the 60CSx doesn't like even the mildest of vibration and turned itself off a few times. PM me if you'd like them.

[MXNUT]

October is Naki ADV ride month :yes: so..............

When the hell is the next TTTTT :scooter:








calling Mike & Phill, come in Mike & Phill

[Phreaky Phil]

I thought we scared every one off with the Liquifaction tour.:chase:

[.chris]

I thought we scared every one off with the Liquifaction tour.:chase:

No way, that looked like the best ride ever. So gutted I missed it.

[Phreaky Phil]

I reckon we should wait till summer as theres so many places that are just too wet this time of year. Pretty much just gravel roading without being able to use my "shortcuts"

[Cary]

No way, that looked like the best ride ever. So gutted I missed it.

IT WAS, YOU DID! Bring on another Liquifaction tour :woohoo:

[Phreaky Phil]

OK fulla's and fullesses. Better get some KNOBBY tyres stashed away. Couple of days playing in the Naki when it dries out.
How about the T.O.T
Trails of Taranaki

[Night Falcon]

OK fulla's and fullesses. Better get some KNOBBY tyres stashed away. Couple of days playing in the Naki when it dries out.
How about the T.O.T
Trails of Taranaki

If Phil says wait till it drys out a bit ....I'll take his word on it...Dry is better than Die:gob:

[LBD]

Well we have had the MMMM and the WWWWW, so it is time for the TTTTT (Terribly Terrific Taranaki Tunnel Tour).

Sure its not the T T Two Thousand and Twelve?

[Steelie]

:woohoo: Yep, im keen for a T.O.T around down there.

[marks]

OK fulla's and fullesses. Better get some KNOBBY tyres stashed away. Couple of days playing in the Naki when it dries out.
How about the T.O.T
Trails of Taranaki

Taranaki Wandering Adventure Tour

TWAT

it has a certain ring (or is that TWOT - Taranaki Wandering Offroad Tour)

[Phreaky Phil]

Taranaki Wandering Adventure Tour

TWAT

it has a certain ring (or is that TWOT - Taranaki Wandering Offroad Tour):killingme:killingmeIf we venture past Mokau were into the Waikato so it could be Taranaki Waikato Offroad Tour. :facepalm:

[Cary]

OK fulla's and fullesses. Better get some KNOBBY tyres stashed away. Couple of days playing in the Naki when it dries out.
How about the T.O.T
Trails of Taranaki
Just don't make it the last weekend in October as I know 100% for sure that it's gonna rain and rain HARD that weekend and maybe an earthquake/tsunami as well.....True story :shifty:

[MXNUT]

Just don't make it the last weekend in October as I know 100% for sure that it's gonna rain and rain HARD that weekend and maybe an earthquake/tsunami as well.....True story :shifty:

Why , what is CRISIS M up to on that weekend ???? :gob::innocent:

[Waihou Thumper]

:killingme:killingmeIf we venture past Mokau were into the Waikato so it could be Taranaki Waikato Offroad Tour. :facepalm:

Or Waipa, Waitomo....:) really opens it for ya!

[MXNUT]

Or Waipa, Waitomo....:) really opens it for ya!

Gee fulla, you change your name almost as often as you change your bikes. :facepalm:







Nah on second thoughts, thats not quite true ..........:innocent:

[young1]

I must admit I have missed the Friday night meal at the Awakino Pub knowing there is a whole flock of Adv bikes waiting under the clothes line....

And then of course knowing Whangamomona Pub / camp ground is waiting for Saturday night.

As Phil says still a bit wet for his trails but who is keen to go hunt out some tunnels, waterfalls, and gravel roads that are big bike suitable?

Reply here whether you want to experience all (or most....) that the Naki has to offer?

Colin are you out there?

[Phreaky Phil]

I must admit I have missed the Friday night meal at the Awakino Pub knowing there is a whole flock of Adv bikes waiting under the clothes line....

And then of course knowing Whangamomona Pub / camp ground is waiting for Saturday night.

As Phil says still a bit wet for his trails but who is keen to go hunt out some tunnels, waterfalls, and gravel roads that are big bike suitable?

Reply here whether you want to experience all (or most....) that the Naki has to offer?

Colin are you out there?Maybe there needs to be 2 rides. I really want to wait till summer as what ive got in mind is more aimed at "mid" size bikes and I want it dry enuf that it wont take 4 hours to go as many km. Just not 2 soon as DR is in diassembled mod. Frame paint and BIG BLOCK time.

[young1]

Maybe there needs to be 2 rides. I really want to wait till summer as what ive got in mind is more aimed at "mid" size bikes and I want it dry enuf that it wont take 4 hours to go as many km. Just not 2 soon as DR is in diassembled mod. Frame paint and BIG BLOCK time.

Let's chat in the weekend Phil? Two rides sounds good - mainly as I dont have the skills to take the KTM on your trails as I need something a bit less boggy under the wheels!

[dino3310]

I must admit I have missed the Friday night meal at the Awakino Pub knowing there is a whole flock of Adv bikes waiting under the clothes line....

And then of course knowing Whangamomona Pub / camp ground is waiting for Saturday night.

As Phil says still a bit wet for his trails but who is keen to go hunt out some tunnels, waterfalls, and gravel roads that are big bike suitable?

Reply here whether you want to experience all (or most....) that the Naki has to offer?

Colin are you out there?
Micheal -keen as mate, will depend on dates and what contractors i have working at the time.
Phill-trail ride later on sounds bloody good too:scooter:
Colins out there alright.... really out there :rofl:

[nooles]

I must admit I have missed the Friday night meal at the Awakino Pub knowing there is a whole flock of Adv bikes waiting under the clothes line....

And then of course knowing Whangamomona Pub / camp ground is waiting for Saturday night.

As Phil says still a bit wet for his trails but who is keen to go hunt out some tunnels, waterfalls, and gravel roads that are big bike suitable?

Reply here whether you want to experience all (or most....) that the Naki has to offer?

Colin are you out there?

Im keen as on a ride:yes: according to the physio im good to ride again after 10 months off recovering:angry: long story but dont go to Taranaki Base Hospital if you have a dislocated elbow :facepalm:
The KTM is in at CKT at the moment getting a fortnights pay splashed on it:shit:and has been lowered 50mm so now this short arse can touch the ground:woohoo: They are keen to let me off work as I now have 668hrs A/L:gob:

[MXNUT]

Reply here whether you want to experience all (or most....) that the Naki has to offer?


Hi Mike, as you know i always like it dirty ( the dirtier the better ) :love: but i think that the idea of another scenic ride around the taranaki tunnels would be great. :sunny:

I would be a starter for sure and now that Suki Girl has moved up from her DR200 to the DR650 lowrider she is keen to do more riding also.:scooter: