Auckland to the TTTTT, 26th September.

[Crisis management]

In an effort to keep this clear, rather than spread over two or three threads.....

I am planning on spending friday wandering aimlessly around the central plateau area, yes I will do the 42, dependant on weather and levels of stupidity etc but we need a plan.

Ta Da! Plans then...
Just cause Jamies been yelling at me and I can't take any more, my chi has been upset.

I will be in taupo at 9am at some cafe on the waterfront having breakfast, notionally within 100metres of the corner where SH1 becomes the "Taupo waterfront". If I can nominate a name for a cafe I will. Otherwise look for the black KTM990.

Amendment.... Meet up at the gas station at 9.00am, to quote Ducatijim:

BP CONNECT, WILD BEAN CAFE; RUAPEHU ST, 0900 + FULL TANK AND EMPTY BLADDER!

Leave Taupo shortly after 9.00 heading for the start of the 42 traverse which is notionally Kapoors road, but is better spotted by the bloody great green sign with 42nd Traverse on it. Planning on being there around 10ish and then the heading down the track around 10.30.
I'm reserving the right to chicken out if I find the track too hard but I will be going well into the track before deciding (Cary, you and I can make excuses together if needs be).
Anyone wanting to bypass this thrill is more than welcome to entertain themselves and meet up at Owhango. You would have 1-2 hours to fill in and there is plenty of poking around places I can point you at.
Lunch at Owhango pub (12.30 ish) then gravel via some yet to be decided route to Awakino. If some want to do Fishers track we can meet up after the track, I don't want to get the Kaboom muddy.
Thats as much organising as you get, I wouldn't mind knowing who's planning on meeting up where but I don't want that info until a couple of days out.

If the weather is really crap I will bail out (decision made day or so before) and just do a late run down the west coast to Awakino.

[marks]

if the weather is good I'm in
I'll tootle up to Taupo on Thurs pm

I'm easy as to where I spend Friday night

[Bass]

I could be up for that.

How much space is there in this house by the pub in Awakino?

[young1]

Awakino space is limited, if this group can stay elsewhere it would be good. Unfort will not know the space we have at Awakino until closer to the ride but I will try to get an idea from them even it is it matresses on the floor in sleeping bags!

[ducatijim]

How much space is there in this house by the pub in Awakino?


Harden up M8, time to take ur tent out again and liberate all the insects over from Oz!!

[dino3310]

Awakino space is limited, if this group can stay elsewhere it would be good. Unfort will not know the space we have at Awakino until closer to the ride but I will try to get an idea from them even it is it matresses on the floor in sleeping bags!

theres that campground down the rd towards mokau only 2mins away
the've got cabins that are like small houses( 2bed rooms,lounge,etc) you
could all bunk up in the one unit play scrabble to see who gets the beds

[Bass]

I'm easy


We know that.
It's also why I want some space to myself.

[CrazyFrog]

I'll join ya in Taupo on Friday morn as well, I'm stayin there Thurs night anyway. I'm prob gonna push on thru to Awakino Fri pm. I just phoned the Awakino hotel this morn, sounds like they can accommodate everyone in 2 houses, but you'll need to confirm details with Tracey there. Ph 06-7529815.
Looking forward to seeing Big Grey (well, Anthracite!!) gettin' dirrrrty.

[Bass]

Harden up M8, time to take ur tent out again and liberate all the insects over from Oz!!

I am pretty sure they are all ex-insects by now.
The concussion from your "middle of the night" farting concertos had them pretty much wiped out from day one. (Impressive!!! Respect!!!! Still trophy quality!!!!)
However, it also stretched the seams on my tent (from 10 meters away) and so I have my doubts as to how waterproof they are now.

[young1]

I'll join ya in Taupo on Friday morn as well, I'm stayin there Thurs night anyway. I'm prob gonna push on thru to Awakino Fri pm. I just phoned the Awakino hotel this morn, sounds like they can accommodate everyone in 2 houses, but you'll need to confirm details with Tracey there. Ph 06-7529815.
Looking forward to seeing Big Grey (well, Anthracite!!) gettin' dirrrrty.

I will phone Tracey tomorrow and find out exactly how many we can squeeze into the house and flat. Will update tomorrow.

[Cary]

I'm in. I have booked a spot at Awakino but don't mind where i stay or split off from you lot or whatever.

I will see how it is on the day for 42 and take advice as to if I ride it or not. Tiger ain't no dirt bike or light weight DR!!

[offrd]

Yeah i am in!

Book me a space where ever we are going to end up friday night!

[Phreaky Phil]

I'm in. I have booked a spot at Awakino but don't mind where i stay or split off from you lot or whatever.

I will see how it is on the day for 42 and take advice as to if I ride it or not. Tiger ain't no dirt bike or light weight DR!!

The 42nd is doable on big bikes. Dawn and I went through a few years ago 2up on the GS. Easier from the Whakapapa side going through to Owhango.

[Crisis management]

42nd Traverse: Oscar & co tried to cross the 42 last friday but the river was too high, seeing as this is after a week of fine weather that doesn't bode well for us.

Fishers: The above bunch did fishers on sunday and succeded with knobby tyres and a bit of mayhem. Experienced riders & well prepared bikes only.

Soooooo I can't see the conditions changing much over the next two weeks so for me this means:
# I will look at the 42 if its been dry for 5 days before.
# I won't do Fishers.
Obviously my concerns are a new toy, big bike and no knobby tyres and a few of you may want to do these tracks anyway. I am happy to coordinate this and guide to the starts as neccessary, we should make the most of these opportunities. If I was on the DR with decent tyres I wouldn't hesitate.


Accomodation:
Reading between the lines from all the postings I suggest we head for awakino for friday night so this gives us plenty of time to follow the gravel between national park and awakino. If we can't get into Awakino I suggest Mokau, we should be able to sort this out by the end of the week.

There is a ton of good roads to explore in this area so regardless of weather there is good riding to be had.

[Cary]

42nd Traverse: Oscar & co tried to cross the 42 last friday but the river was too high, seeing as this is after a week of fine weather that doesn't bode well for us.

Soooooo I can't see the conditions changing much over the next two weeks so for me this means:
# I will look at the 42 if its been dry for 5 days before.
# I won't do Fishers.
Obviously my concerns are a new toy, big bike and no knobby tyres and a few of you may want to do these tracks anyway. I am happy to coordinate this and guide to the starts as neccessary.

There is a ton of good roads to explore in this area so regardless of weather there is good riding to be had.

Cheers for the effort, will follow to 42 but by the sounds i won't do either, but i will keep saving for the 690........:blip:

[Crisis management]

Cheers for the effort, will follow to 42 but by the sounds i won't do either, but i will keep saving for the 690........:blip:

Cary, I suggest we both have a look down the track, the first 10kms is fun and well clear of rivers etc.

[marks]

excuse my deeply rooted ignorance - but does Fischers Track come out on Kurua Rd?

Presumably it would be an easy sub 60 minute run from Ohakune up to the start of the 42nd Travers (Kapoors Rd???)

cheers

Mark

[Cary]

Cary, I suggest we both have a look down the track, the first 10kms is fun and well clear of rivers etc.

Yep, ok. cheers.

[Crisis management]

excuse my deeply rooted ignorance - but does Fischers Track come out on Kurua Rd?

Presumably it would be an easy sub 60 minute run from Ohakune up to the start of the 42nd Travers (Kapoors Rd???)

cheers

Mark

Yes & yes. May be better to meet near there rather than you coming all the way to taupo?

[marks]

Yes & yes. May be better to meet near there rather than you coming all the way to taupo?

Theres a nice motor camp with decent cabins in Ohakune (Thurs night) and there is some great gravel south of Ohakune that I could explore on the way up.

[Oscar]

Theres a nice motor camp with decent cabins in Ohakune (Thurs night) and there is some great gravel south of Ohakune that I could explore on the way up.

There is a really nice place in Raetihi where we stayed over the weekend:

Snowy Waters Lodge www.snowywaterslodge.co.nz

Backpackers - warm and friendly, $25 a night.

[CrazyFrog]

Theres a nice motor camp with decent cabins in Ohakune (Thurs night) and there is some great gravel south of Ohakune that I could explore on the way up.

If you want gravel, take the Turakina Valley or Whangaehu Valleys, off SH3 heading to Wanganui. Both are great, Whangaehu has slightly more sealed bits, and both come out on Waiouru to Ohakune highway.
Alternatively the road thru Jerusalem and Pipiriki heading up from Wanganui to Raetihi is kinda fun and scenic too. Have fun, see you at Kapoors Rd :yes: .

[marks]

There is a really nice place in Raetihi where we stayed over the weekend: Snowy Waters Lodge www.snowywaterslodge.co.nz
Backpackers - warm and friendly, $25 a night.

Thanks - looks like a good option


If you want gravel, take the Turakina Valley or Whangaehu Valleys, off SH3 heading to Wanganui. Both are great, Whangaehu has slightly more sealed bits, and both come out on Waiouru to Ohakune highway.
Alternatively the road thru Jerusalem and Pipiriki heading up from Wanganui to Raetihi is kinda fun and scenic too. Have fun, see you at Kapoors Rd :yes: .

I've been down the Turakina side so was intending to explore the Whangaehu /Otiranui R side of things
Thanks for he suggestions.

[ducatijim]

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However, it also stretched the seams on my tent (from 10 meters away) and so I have my doubts as to how waterproof they are now.

I say AGAIN......Harden the fuck up!

[Crisis management]

Ok you lot, seeing as Mike is whinging about friday night bookings I'm taking the plunge and booking at Awakino.
I had a quick search for motels in Mokau, should we be short and there are certainly a couple of options if Awakino gets too crowded.

[young1]

Ok you lot, seeing as Mike is whinging about friday night bookings I'm taking the plunge and booking at Awakino.
I had a quick search for motels in Mokau, should we be short and there are certainly a couple of options if Awakino gets too crowded.

All good thanks Ian

[CrazyFrog]

I booked at Awakino this morn, 7 staying in house so far Friday night, bring ya sleeping bags. I'll keep an eye on the weather for 42 Traverse as well, would still be keen depending on track condition. Crisis, are you still coming thru Taupo?

[Crisis management]

I booked at Awakino this morn, 7 staying in house so far Friday night, bring ya sleeping bags. I'll keep an eye on the weather for 42 Traverse as well, would still be keen depending on track condition. Crisis, are you still coming thru Taupo?

Thats still the plan, even if the 42 doesn't come off there are lots of roads in the area I want to explore.

[johannvr]

Seems as if socialites convinced me today to join this trip (wasn't too difficult ...) - only pain is that I won't be able to leave Fri. Anyone thinking of hurtling down from Aucks on Saturday morning crack o' dawn sort of thing to make the Sat morning meetup in ... wherever it will be?

Lemme know?

:woohoo:

[young1]

Seems as if socialites convinced me today to join this trip (wasn't too difficult ...) - only pain is that I won't be able to leave Fri. Anyone thinking of hurtling down from Aucks on Saturday morning crack o' dawn sort of thing to make the Sat morning meetup in ... wherever it will be?

Lemme know?

:woohoo:

For now we are looking at getting away from Awakino at around 8.45am. But it would be easy to meet you maybe two hours later not too far down the road.

[NordieBoy]

Seems as if socialites convinced me today to join this trip (wasn't too difficult ...) - only pain is that I won't be able to leave Fri. Anyone thinking of hurtling down from Aucks on Saturday morning crack o' dawn sort of thing to make the Sat morning meetup in ... wherever it will be?

Lemme know?

:woohoo:

Hurtling? on a DR? :scooter:

[johannvr]

For now we are looking at getting away from Awakino at around 8.45am. But it would be easy to meet you maybe two hours later not too far down the road.

Could be possible - don't want to overcomplicate things tho. A chance that I may be able to sneak off on Friday afternoon at around 3 & get down there - will have to try & plan for that - traffic will be shite tho, what with the start of school hols ...

All else fails I will try & see hwo the genaral schedule works & try to meet somewhere later on Sat morning.

[johannvr]

Hurtling? on a DR? :scooter:

Desperation is one helluva incentive ...

Just don't forewarn the :Police: plse

[ducatijim]

Desperation is one helluva incentive ...

Just don't forewarn the :Police: plse


HA HA HA....HURTLING ON A DR? = hurting on a DR more like it!!!:laugh:

[ducatijim]

Hurtling aside, can we cut thru this crap and get back on thread?

JUST WOT THE FUCK IS THE PLAN FOR FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER IAIN?

[marks]

Hurtling? on a DR? :scooter:

he meant 'Hurting'
he was referring to the stock seat

[johannvr]

he meant 'Hurting'
he was referring to the stock seat

Seeing as Iain is not going to tell us now what the Friday's real plan is I'll just screw the thread up again for a bit.

As for the "hurting" bit - Real cowboys just don't cry.

At least not in front of their horses

:done:

Back on track

[Crisis management]

Hurtling aside, can we cut thru this crap and get back on thread?

JUST WOT THE FUCK IS THE PLAN FOR FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER IAIN?

Cow stand on your hand this morning?
I suppose this burst of outrage means we are going to have to put up with you as well on friday......bringing your new toy as well?

Plans then...I'll amend the first post of this thread but basically I will be in taupo at 9am (the things I do for you lot, I'll have to leave about 3am to avoid "hurtling"). Leave Taupo shortly after 9.00 heading for the start of the 42 traverse which is notionally Kapoors road planning on being there around 10ish and then the hurtling down the track can begin around 10.30.
Lunch at Owhango pub (12.30 ish) then gravel via some yet to be decided route to Awakino. If some want to do Fishers track we can meet up after the track, I don't want to get the Kaboom muddy.
Thats as much organising as you get, I wouldn't mind knowing who's planning on meeting up where but I don't want that info until a couple of days out.

If the weather is really crap I will bail a (decision made day or so before) and just do a late run down the west coast to Awakino.

[MXNUT]

Anyone thinking of hurtling down from Aucks on Saturday morning crack o' dawn sort of thing to make the Sat morning meetup in ..

Hey johannvr, i have planned a little excursion leaving from Hamilton on the saturday morning to meet in Ohura via some great gravel roads - honokiwi rd to kaimango rd to hautaru rd then waipuna rd to mairoa rd to pio pio.Gas up in pio pio and then down waitewhena rd to ohura.

Could meet up with you on the western side of Hamilton if you are interested in tagging / HURTLING along

[offrd]

9am Taupo, what pub is open at that time?

We better find some location

[ducatijim]

Yup....a location to meet at 0900 in Taupo would be good.?

No Iain, wasn't shouting/angry( I don't do angry:only even)....just wanted to be noticed amoungst all the irrelevant crap.:beer:

I just might be interested in a days excursion with youz, particubly if it be a nice day, on the day....so to speak.

So as I don't upset ur arrangements, I shall not register my interest yet however, not till 'a couple of daze out'.

Smile....ur waterpump may last a little longer yet!

[cooneyr]

Speaking of water pumps, you fullers that have just gone and got yourself ktm 9x0's might be interested in this web site http://www.ktm950.info/. Has pretty much all the info you need about the known issues and how to repair them plus some suggested mods. It is put together by the guys on ADVrider.

And if you are a dairy farmer with bugger all to do between milking have a look at this thread on adv rider http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137838

I've been doing some preparatory reading for when I win lotto you see :D

Cheers R

[Crisis management]

9am Taupo, what pub is open at that time?

We better find some location


Yup....a location to meet at 0900 in Taupo would be good.?



I updated the first bloody post, you have to read it and all (well, not all but some vaque idea) will be revealed.

I didn't think you were angry Ducatijim, just reacting in my usual sarcastic manner.....be great to see you.


Speaking of water pumps,

Water pumps, clutch slave cylinders, crap batteries, vacuum locks in fuel tanks, exploding clutches (ask Oscar)?? :confused:

But they don't burn oil like KLR's :eek:

Ryan, have a look at the "OC hall of wisdom" site, all you could wish to know about the big Katooms.

[ducatijim]

And if you are a dairy farmer with bugger all to do between milking have a look at this thread on adv rider [url]

Cheers R

Do I know you............................................... ..........................?

No, really, its enough to make 1 glad of the jappa in the garage eh!!!!!!!!

[ducatijim]

I updated the first bloody post, you have to read it and all (well, not all but some vaque idea) will be revealed.

.

God, do I have to trawl all the way back there? Can't you just say:

BP CONNECT, WILD BEAN CAFE; RUAPEHU ST, 0900 + FULL TANK AND EMPTY BLADDER!
[[/To......and.......for lunch.......beers.......!

[]"]......or something easy like that?

[cooneyr]

.....Water pumps, clutch slave cylinders, crap batteries, vacuum locks in fuel tanks, exploding clutches (ask Oscar)?? :confused:

But they don't burn oil like KLR's :eek:

Ryan, have a look at the "OC hall of wisdom" site, all you could wish to know about the big Katooms.

Umm thats is the link I posted.


Do I know you............................................... ..........................?

No, really, its enough to make 1 glad of the jappa in the garage eh!!!!!!!!

I know lots about you, like where you stopped every night on the ausi tour. I'm looking after this (http://www.advroutes.org.nz/bass.html) web site (when I get time).

Dont get too excited about jappers. Just spent the arvo making prototype air filters and cages for the XTZ cause aftermarket stockers are $90 for the pair.

Cheers R

[Crisis management]

God, do I have to trawl all the way back there? Can't you just say:

BP CONNECT, WILD BEAN CAFE; RUAPEHU ST, 0900 + FULL TANK AND EMPTY BLADDER!
[[/To......and.......for lunch.......beers.......!

[]"]......or something easy like that?

But, but , but, thats not where I mean......I just don't know the name of the place I mean.
Taupo can't be that big, surely we can find each other by pissing around as we usually do?


Umm thats is the link I posted.



This is what comes of not opening links to find out what you had posted...I promise not to do it again, ok?

[Cary]

To get to Taupo from Alk on the Fri morning is to much for me. I'm going down Thursday and if anyone wants a place to stay Thursday night about 10min from Taupo central let me know.

$20pp with garage parking, less if more than 4 but only 3 double beds + matress, couch, floor space. Is house with all mod cons. (1 bed reserved for Crisis IF he can make it)

There is a pub 5min up the road for dinner etc if required.

Cary.

[reofix]

booked into whanga pub fri night ... thats about an hour and some from awakino.... so in the event of a late night and a delayed start ... what direction is the deal from awakino... i will join in along the way

[offrd]

Booked 2x into the awakino house/batch thingie.

[young1]

booked into whanga pub fri night ... thats about an hour and some from awakino.... so in the event of a late night and a delayed start ... what direction is the deal from awakino... i will join in along the way

I have answered this on the ttttt thread

[Crisis management]

I'm out of town until tuesday, I've just amended to meeting place at Taupo to keep Ducatijim quiet, something about a gas station on Ruapehu st.....

Happy bike preparations, only 6 days to go!

[Crisis management]

Right you lot, I'm still on for friday 9.00am at Ruapehu st, Taupo (riding down friday am), I will see you all there or there abouts.
I had a brief look at the 42 traverse on monday as we passed by and the Yaris didn't get stuck so it should be good.


Love to claim we drove through but that might be perceived as an exageration

[CrazyFrog]

I had a nosey down the Kapoors Rd end of the 42 Traverse today, there's some logging going on near the start but all rideable so long as it's not pissing down with rain and gets boggy.
Had a hideous trip over the Rimutakas leaving Welly's yesterday in the gale force wind, got shunted into the armco twice and pushed onto the opposite side of the road into the drainage ditch, lucky no cars coming. Yes I can openly say I shat myself, and without a doubt the scariest day I've ever had on a bike. The 42 Traverse will be mild in comparison!

[offrd]

Right you lot, I'm still on for friday 9.00am at Ruapehu st, Taupo (riding down friday am), I will see you all there or there abouts.
I had a brief look at the 42 traverse on monday as we passed by and the Yaris didn't get stuck so it should be good.


Love to claim we drove through but that might be perceived as an exageration

All good!

Will see you there!

Oh hell.. Better put the bike back together tomorrow!

[ducatijim]

I'm out of town until tuesday, I've just amended to meeting place at Taupo to keep Ducatijim quiet, something about a gas station on Ruapehu st.....

Happy bike preparations, only 6 days to go!


M8 I bet u mean't JJ's on Roberts st didn't you? You know: where there is a bike only park right beside the cafe's forecourt?:oi-grr:

[marks]

I wont be joining you guys on Friday. I tweaked my back a few weeks ago and its taking its own sweet time getting better. I'll hopefully see you guys on Saturday morning

Have fun

[Cary]

Was going to go down today but got this and just had to take it for a strop:devil2:

Wasn't the best start between us but she's showing me the way.

Tigers not lonely any more.....

[ducatijim]

Oh Cary, how bloody unpleasant for you!( can you smell the 'sour grapes'?)

Well done! Just how the hell will you divide your free time between a super sprots bike/adventure tourer/berm-busta?

Tch,tch, tch....I don't envy you on a nice fine summers weekend morning M8!:rockon:

[young1]

Was going to go down today but got this and just had to take it for a strop:devil2:

Wasn't the best start between us but she's showing me the way.

Tigers not lonely any more.....

Very Very nice, the local bike shop here has a Ducati Monster S4R on the floor at the moment, very low kms, I am so so tempted!!

Re the 999, won't mud get caught up under that front guard...

[marks]

Was going to go down today but got this and just had to take it for a strop:devil2:

Wasn't the best start between us but she's showing me the way.

Tigers not lonely any more.....

at least the fairing will stop the sand and salt water getting everywhere

[Cary]

Re the 999, won't mud get caught up under that front guard...


at least the fairing will stop the sand and salt water getting everywhere

Came to some road works today, dam scary. Got off and pushed it across and had to tell off a cocky about putting cow shit on the road.........:baby:


Oh Cary, how bloody unpleasant for you!( can you smell the 'sour grapes'?)

Well done! Just how the hell will you divide your free time between a super sprots bike/adventure tourer/berm-busta?

Tch,tch, tch....I don't envy you on a nice fine summers weekend morning M8!:rockon:

Not sure I'll get to ride them much at all as the promises to remodel the Bedroom/bathroom if I could have it are now a reality:doh:

[young1]

Not sure I'll get to ride them much at all as the promises to remodel the Bedroom/bathroom if I could have it are now a reality:doh:

Yeah I can still hear the words of my ex wife "don't you already have a bike, why do you want to get dirt bikes? Well if you are having a dirt bike I am having a new kitchen"

We went to the kitchen show room that very afternoon!

[Crisis management]

You're a bastid Cary, I've agonised for years trying to work a Ducati back into my one (does everything) horse stable.



Congrats tho, they're a great bike although I really wanted a 998, the 916 styling with the testastretta motor:2thumbsup.

Bringing it tomorrow? :whistle:

[Cary]

Congrats tho, they're a great bike although I really wanted a 998, the 916 styling with the testastretta motor:2thumbsup.

Bringing it tomorrow? :whistle:

You sure, I hear theres rain a coming......999 don't do rain :nono:

[Tony W]

You sure, I hear theres rain a coming......999 don't do rain :nono:

I've got a couple of 17" Trail Wings you can use...:niceone:

Nice bike.

[NordieBoy]

Got a 150 width 17 rear TKC80 here...

[Rosie]

999 don't do rain :nono:

You'd think Ducati would have sorted out the dodgy electrics by now :oi-grr: :laugh: