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cheese
8th September 2008, 10:54
Ok so by all accounts it's pretty good out there at the moment and I'm itching to go play in the mud again.
Hopefully this rain won't ruin things, but it should be fine by the weekend (fingers crossed).
So who is keen and for which day? Maybe the Saturday as my wife wants to get drunken out on the town on Saturday night and then I can look after Jack.
WRT
8th September 2008, 11:01
I maybe keen . . . I rode past there on Saturday, it's hard to tell from what you can see from the road but it did look like the trails were in ok condition. First choice for me will be snowboarding (weather permitting), but otherwise I'm keen as. Either day works for me.
courts
8th September 2008, 11:20
Yeah keen as for sun pending mechanic holding my car hostage. workin sat
barty5
8th September 2008, 13:16
Not to fussed but sunday would be better yah wife ill be fine lookin after him on sunday not like she is going to want to go anywhere with a hang over. Cyan can allways go over and vist they can talk baby stuff.
Reckless
8th September 2008, 14:18
yeh Sunday for me too! Work and stuff Saturday!
Don't expect it to be pristine though, looks like he's not preparing it for MXer's.
Dammad had this to say in a PM to me "I couldn't believe how dry it was, although there was a bit of mud if you knew where to look. He hasn't done stuff all there though, tracks pretty rough and cut up, could do with a good grading."
Hopefully he won't mind me posting that. Beginning of last season it was great but towards the end it was getting quite rough. Although it is a farm, not a bike facility I suppose? I thought the long winter and the stock over the tracks might have sorted it out but apparently not!
I'm still in though!
cheese
8th September 2008, 14:53
Hmm I was leaning more towards Saturday, but I'll have to see abotu Sunday.....
telliman
8th September 2008, 14:56
yeah sundays my ride day!
count me in.
barty5
8th September 2008, 15:35
Hmm I was leaning more towards Saturday, but I'll have to see abotu Sunday.....
thats ok well help push you over in to sunday:laugh:
4stroke
8th September 2008, 17:17
sundays the day for me, gota saturday man, im gona go on a bald tyre to make it easy for you guys lol ..... yeah right.
theblacksmith
8th September 2008, 17:36
Im at the pumice blast on sunday - id love to put some faces to all these nicknames though so if I can afford it I'll be there on Saturday. I'll keep an eye out on here to see whos going nearer the day.(also pending my head gasket renewal in my car will go well - fkn thing!) Tuesday night - just done head gasket - all good!
dammad1
9th September 2008, 16:40
Suppose to be going down to the pumice blast on saturday, weather permitting.
Reckless
9th September 2008, 16:53
Hey Dammad had a sit on a new 300exc at Triple X a few moments ago. Nice bike but I was on tippy toes a bit with it. I ain't a short arse but quite a few bikes seem to tall. There was an 08 200exc there fitted me better. I'd lke to ride the 300 though and see how it feels! They had 3 of them in, well presented, nice look to them I must compliment KTM on their design!
dammad1
9th September 2008, 20:34
Hey Dammad had a sit on a new 300exc at Triple X a few moments ago. Nice bike but I was on tippy toes a bit with it. I ain't a short arse but quite a few bikes seem to tall. There was an 08 200exc there fitted me better. I'd lke to ride the 300 though and see how it feels! They had 3 of them in, well presented, nice look to them I must compliment KTM on their design!
Ask them to take the demo out for the weekend, I have had two off them in the past. It's funny you say about the seat height I am about to order a taller seat.
Reckless
9th September 2008, 23:20
Maybe they settle after a few rides dunno I've never had a new bike.
cr125nz
10th September 2008, 15:15
sunday be good for me as of to taupo on saturday 2 the pumice
Reckless
10th September 2008, 16:45
sunday be good for me as of to taupo on saturday 2 the pumice
Jeepers you young bucks that can ride two days on a row piss me off LOL!!!!
Have a good ride all you guys. Wish I was going they are great!
See veryone who is left on Sunday!
By the way what time??? Shall we say mid morning 10am??
and anyone got a little barby, I'll bring my cheapo gazebo
barty5
10th September 2008, 18:00
Jeepers you young bucks that can ride two days on a row piss me off LOL!!!!
Have a good ride all you guys. Wish I was going they are great!
See veryone who is left on Sunday!
By the way what time??? Shall we say mid morning 10am??
and anyone got a little barby, I'll bring my cheapo gazebo
Yeh was thinking about bq it not small but then neither is the trailer or the pit tent i was hoping to be away from home bout 1/2 8 got two bike to pick up on the way and its an hour away so getting there bout 10ish sounds good.
cr125nz
10th September 2008, 18:04
10ish sounds good will be 3 bikes on my trailer we will bring a pit tent bbq will try and sort but we could ask james if we can use his im sure he wont mind
Reckless
10th September 2008, 18:14
CR125NZ Could we leave it to you to give James a call you seem to know him better than me! Just let us know please so we know whether to bring sausages and bread or cold food.
Cheers!!
10am it is then!!!!Just checked the weather Auck and Hamilton as Thunders about 1/2 way looks good!!!
Is anyone bringing their ladies??? Haven't asked the wife yet and we are a bike short compared to normal as the KX85 is sold but she might want to come along and have a go on the 200? if there is other female company?
cr125nz
10th September 2008, 18:33
hey reckless sweet as will give james a ring shortly as last time a group of my mates went out he let us use his bbq so will ring and just make sure its sweet and will post back
cr125nz
10th September 2008, 18:38
just to let you guys no spoke to james said sweet as we can use his bbq so thats good see everybody there about 10ish sunday
if any1 wants to meet up txt 0277576334
barty5
10th September 2008, 18:40
just to let you guys no spoke to james said sweet as we can use his bbq so thats good see everybody there about 10ish sunday
if any1 wants to meet up txt 0277576334
sweet that will make it easyer less on the gas bill towin everything hahaha
dammad1
10th September 2008, 19:05
Maybe they settle after a few rides dunno I've never had a new bike.
I'm nearly 6 4" so that may have something to do with it.
cheese
10th September 2008, 19:26
Yeah I'm going Sunday. I've got fix my tailer though. got to fit a new tyre and get some mag nuts. Oh and I've got to drop a new top end bearing in my bike......
Rupe
10th September 2008, 19:33
Is anyone bringing their ladies??? Haven't asked the wife yet and we are a bike short compared to normal as the KX85 is sold but she might want to come along and have a go on the 200? if there is other female company?
Not this weekend as no babysitter, and think it might be a bit wet. But hopefully next time she can make it.
Reckless
10th September 2008, 21:14
I'm nearly 6 4" so that may have something to do with it.
HAha I'm must be a bit short below the waste!!!:Oi::nono:
Yeah I'm going Sunday. I've got fix my tailer though. got to fit a new tyre and get some mag nuts. Oh and I've got to drop a new top end bearing in my bike......
I did the tyre last night shit of a job!! Go do it man we need you there!:first::doctor:
Not this weekend as no babysitter, and think it might be a bit wet. But hopefully next time she can make it.
Checked the Met service twice now weather is supposed to be fine! Should be a good day!!
cheese
10th September 2008, 21:16
I'll be there, might have to scab a ride with Aaron worst case.
Reckless
11th September 2008, 16:01
Oh shit the wife has invited herself, no probem, but I'll have to be sensible now!:devil2:.
OK then all!!! 10am at Thunder. Barty5 bringing shade, CR125 has organised the barby so bring sausies an bread! All we need now is sunshine!!
Anyone that don't know the way, PM me, we can meet up at the BP on the motorway!
cr125nz
11th September 2008, 16:40
will bring our 2 pit tents as well and our mobile wkshop truck for those who may need sum tools or a tyre changed as we have a compressor etc on truck with tyre change machine etc
Atomic
11th September 2008, 17:20
will bring our 2 pit tents as well and our mobile wkshop truck for those who may need sum tools or a tyre changed as we have a compressor etc on truck with tyre change machine etc
How much for a full service?
CRF119
11th September 2008, 17:45
I mite make it sunday havnt been there yet. Surposed to be going to track out of TA so will see how that is first and see what my wallet has left.
Where is Thunder X exactly.
Reckless
11th September 2008, 18:23
Heres the address I put it into wises maps then inputted my address and it went the correct route?
Highway 22, Naike. I can describe it from Auck but your probably coming from the other direction.
Auckland = State highway 1 to mercer, off left at mercer and turn right over the motorway, Straight through onto Mercer ferry road, onto Mile bush road (I think??) then on to 22, always heading for Glenn Murray. Go through Glen Murray (you'll go past the golf club etc, then there's a little gas station ( I think??), keep following the road and you'll see some big transmission disks on a pylon on top of a hill, way in the distance, this is where you are heading, go past them and about 1/2 a K on the down hill side there's thunder off to the right. Go through the farm gate and along the dirt road till you get to the house, stop there and pay your $25-00 per bike first and then wind your way on down to the lower carpark. There might be a sign saying go on down if they are out busy on the farm if so, they will come down on their quad and get your money.
Now for CRF119 from Hamilton. Looking at the map I'd head to Huntly then across the bridge and though Te Kauri, Rotongaro and If you pass the pylons described above you've gone to far. Looks easier than from Auckland. But I imagine there will be someone form Hamilton put you right if this is wrong. Looks like you go fairly close to Kimis.
Good luck!! BY the way I get lost between the bedroom and bathroom LOL!!!!
cheese
11th September 2008, 20:49
Hey Rick you can hire a 125 4 stroke good for $120 or something at thunder.
xen
11th September 2008, 22:26
Sweetas will be there , be cool to get in the mud again :)
Last time I drove right past the entrance, smaller sign then I was expecting, good instructions Reckless
tommorth
11th September 2008, 23:05
should be coming down with zen got my kdx back last nite with working brakes yay
cr125nz
11th September 2008, 23:57
should be a gd day of riding and meeting others from here with a gd bbq and drinks afterwards
Reckless
12th September 2008, 09:05
Hey Rick you can hire a 125 4 stroke good for $120 or something at thunder.
Good Idea Cheese but its adding the $120 to the $150-00 odd it will already cost me for the day! NA we will just share the 2x200's between the 3 of us! We'll be fine, hehe It'll give me time to chat up your girlfriends while your out riding anyway!:2thumbsup:girlfight:
Looking at the weather forcast last night we picked the right day!!
CRF119
12th September 2008, 09:47
Sweet sounds easy enough. Should see you there if everything is sweet on saturday. (No Crashes)
CHOPPA
12th September 2008, 11:03
Hey guys im keen to go from hamilton, is it a race meeting or is it a trail ride?
BTW if anyone is keen, i have a big transit van that fits 3 bikes easy but i have no licence.... if anyone want a free ride give me a pm!
What surface is the track?
barty5
12th September 2008, 11:19
Hey guys im keen to go from hamilton, is it a race meeting or is it a trail ride?
BTW if anyone is keen, i have a big transit van that fits 3 bikes easy but i have no licence.... if anyone want a free ride give me a pm!
What surface is the track?
its clay open fram trail just pay and ride private track but im sure we can make a race out of it at some point
CHOPPA
12th September 2008, 11:46
Im just warming up my excuses.... I havnt ridden offroad for atleast a year, my hands are soft im gonna get blisters, man i have bad arm pump etc hahaha
It will be good to meet some new kb faces, ill be on a kxf450 number 21 with pink gear!
Atomic
12th September 2008, 16:00
See you guys there on Sunday.
White Rodeo ute, yellow RMZ and a couple of mates with those 4 wheeled contraptions.
Cheers
Lance
cheese
12th September 2008, 16:10
CR250 - shitty old red honda accord. I'll have a mate with a quad on loan from James.
barty5
12th September 2008, 16:17
just head for the suzuki marque youll find cheese myself rupert 4stroke if he turns up havnt heard and any one else that want some shade or shelter if it rains
barty5
12th September 2008, 16:19
CR250 - shitty old red honda accord. I'll have a mate with a quad on loan from James.
dont you mean - shitty old red honda CR250 towed by a accord red also. I'll have a mate with a quad on loan from James:laugh:
Reckless
12th September 2008, 16:25
just head for the suzuki marque youll find cheese myself rupert 4stroke if he turns up havnt heard and any one else that want some shade or shelter if it rains
MEEEEE TOOOOO!
dont you mean - shitty old red honda CR250 towed by a accord red also. I'll have a mate with a quad on loan from James:laugh:
Like that! very good!!(now that I don't own a CR!!):2guns:
Rupe
12th September 2008, 17:15
CR250 - shitty old red honda.
Could be worse mate, could be a ktm!
Reckless
12th September 2008, 17:27
I can take it!! I have a sense of humor! not coming now!::niceone:
barty5
12th September 2008, 17:31
I can take it!! I have a sense of humor! not coming now!::niceone:
could be worse like green or yellow oopps sorry rupert yours just happen to be yellow like a suzuki.
Rupe
12th September 2008, 17:40
oopps sorry rupert yours just happen to be yellow like a suzuki.
Won't be for long on sunday mate, should be nice and muddy.
Anyway who's this Choppa, is this the guy you were talking bout the other day? Thought you said he was really slow and would prob hold you back as his riding was inferior to yours.
Reckless
12th September 2008, 17:47
Jeepers Rupe you aiming to get roooooosted by everyone there!:woohoo:
barty5
12th September 2008, 17:47
Won't be for long on sunday mate, should be nice and muddy.
Anyway who's this Choppa, is this the guy you were talking bout the other day? Thought you said he was really slow and would prob hold you back as his riding was inferior to yours.
yeh thats right i see he is getting the reason ready cheese will just go with the limp wrist you can blame it on the bike being yellow if you like ill just go with being unfit or to slow. As for the muddy as 4stroke would say never to muddy (or is it)??
barty5
12th September 2008, 17:49
Jeepers Rupe you aiming to get roooooosted by everyone there!:woohoo:
im lucky white is an absent of all colour.
Rupe
12th September 2008, 17:53
yeh thats right i see he is getting the reason ready cheese will just go with the limp wrist you can blame it on the bike being yellow if you like ill just go with being unfit or to slow. As for the muddy as 4stroke would say never to muddy (or is it)??
No excuses I ment the bike won't be yellow for long, not I won't be there for long.
Anyway roost me all you won't, I love it. Oh an I'll be riding an 06 cr250 Sunday.
Reckless
12th September 2008, 17:56
No excuses I ment the bike won't be yellow for long, not I won't be there for long.
Anyway roost me all you won't, I love it. Oh an I'll be riding an 06 cr250 Sunday.
Oh do tell? did the GASGAS breakdown!!! LOL!!
or do you think the CR is a better bike !!!:chase:
Rupe
12th September 2008, 17:59
Oh do tell? did the GASGAS breakdown!!! LOL!!
or do you think the CR is a better bike !!!:chase:
Just make sure you roost the 06 cr250, and roost hard.
Reckless
12th September 2008, 18:01
Just make sure you roost the 06 cr250, and roost hard.
OH shit!! I get it know DUH!!! moment there!!
barty5
12th September 2008, 18:34
Just make sure you roost the 06 cr250, and roost hard.
sweet roost cr250 rodger that
Rupe
12th September 2008, 18:37
OH shit!! I get it know DUH!!! moment there!!
Think it's called a "senior moment" mate. Thought you were going camping anyway:clap:
barty5
12th September 2008, 19:01
Think it's called a "senior moment" mate. Thought you were going camping anyway:clap:
as long as you dont mean going camp
Rupe
12th September 2008, 19:07
as long as you dont mean going camp
Nah, read the yamaha top trailrider thread. Good old reckless aye, got to love him.
cheese
12th September 2008, 19:08
No excuses I ment the bike won't be yellow for long, not I won't be there for long.
Anyway roost me all you won't, I love it. Oh an I'll be riding an 06 cr250 Sunday.
WTF you upgrading from Dirty Sanchez?
Hey is haggis coming out too?
cheese
12th September 2008, 19:09
dont you mean - shitty old red honda CR250 towed by a accord red also. I'll have a mate with a quad on loan from James:laugh:
No its a shitty car. fucking awesome bike.
Bastard.....
cheese
12th September 2008, 19:11
Anyone taking a Camera? think we need pics of this ride.
tnarg
12th September 2008, 19:19
Shit just read this post and wish I could have made it, thunders cool and girls ride for free so bring ya wigs boys haha. Just got made redundant so got lots to sort ie: Car, laptop, money oh yeah a new job would be good. Have fun.
tommorth
12th September 2008, 19:22
ill probly bring one it can be my excuse for being slow ' I'm protecting the camera!!' lol
Rupe
12th September 2008, 19:31
WTF you upgrading from Dirty Sanchez?
Hey is haggis coming out too?
Haven't spoken to him, but his mrs told my mrs no!
Oh, my bad just saw you have an 04 cr, not an 06.
cheese
12th September 2008, 20:59
LOL now I get it I thought that is what you meant, but the 06 confused me. I thought you had your hands on a new bike!
hey Tnarg, what did you do for a job?
4stroke
12th September 2008, 21:11
hmmm, yes, well, ahh, um, let me see.
i may make an apperance, ill hang with choppa at the back, cos im slow too and the mud might scare me a tad so ill have to pussy foot around so i dont get durty..........
Reckless
12th September 2008, 21:21
CAMP Nooooo not me I'm pretty damn Homophobic actually! Well girls are OK but guys yuuuukkk!!!
The 06 thing got me as well. Caught on in the end though??? If we all try and find an 06 to roooost you'll be ok Cheese!
Just working away trying to finish some permit plans so I can go on Sunday and listening to Metalila's latest Album "Death Magnetic".
Soooo good theyve gone back to there roots, its very very gooooood!!!!!
I'll be at the back got no choice, I can never keep up with you young fella's!!!
CHOPPA
12th September 2008, 22:57
hmmm, yes, well, ahh, um, let me see.
i may make an apperance, ill hang with choppa at the back, cos im slow too and the mud might scare me a tad so ill have to pussy foot around so i dont get durty..........
Man i dont wanna come last! haha its on! You guys cant let a road racer beat ya!
Reckless
12th September 2008, 23:21
Man i dont wanna come last! haha its on! You guys cant let a road racer beat ya!
"Me thinks I see pain in your future young traveller"
CHOPPA
12th September 2008, 23:42
"Me thinks I see pain in your future young traveller"
Na us road riders have got it dialed we know how to go fast now i just have to negotiate a couple of bumps!:Pokey:
cr125nz
13th September 2008, 01:43
let the race begin :)
will be a bloody good day for all to have bbq,beers afterwards and a gd dam ride with sum kb members what more can you ask for on a sunday :)
Midget200
13th September 2008, 06:36
Yeah great reading all the posts guys! Seems like I'll be the only woman (getting in free of course - no wig). Then I'll be roosted by huge bikes, while my little KLX140 - yes a green bike will be covered in mud!!!! Every reason for me to turn up! Where are all the women???? Are there any KB women going or is this a manfest???
telliman
13th September 2008, 06:41
Yeah great reading all the posts guys! Seems like I'll be the only woman (getting in free of course - no wig). Then I'll be roosted by huge bikes, while my little KLX140 - yes a green bike will be covered in mud!!!! Every reason for me to turn up! Where are all the women???? Are there any KB women going or is this a manfest???
sounds like a KB sausage party to me!!!
bbq and all.
CHOPPA
13th September 2008, 08:47
Yeah great reading all the posts guys! Seems like I'll be the only woman (getting in free of course - no wig). Then I'll be roosted by huge bikes, while my little KLX140 - yes a green bike will be covered in mud!!!! Every reason for me to turn up! Where are all the women???? Are there any KB women going or is this a manfest???
Yeah go the green!
clmintie
13th September 2008, 09:24
Dang, I have to work, otherwise Grace and Sophie could boost the number of non-wig wearers...... We haven't been to thunder yet, next time... Have fun and try to keep your bikes clean.......:lol:
clmintie
13th September 2008, 09:26
Oh and someone please take a camera.......:niceone:
CHOPPA
13th September 2008, 10:00
Dang, I have to work, otherwise Grace and Sophie could boost the number of non-wig wearers...... We haven't been to thunder yet, next time... Have fun and try to keep your bikes clean.......:lol:
Oh is it like that! I dont wanna get dirty!
CRF119
13th September 2008, 10:07
I will bring a camera but im not so good at riding and taking photos, need a woman for that they are better at muiltitasking so they say...............
See you there.
Midget200
13th September 2008, 11:36
Clmintie, I'd definitely come out if you were bringing the girls, don't worry about work, just get out there!!! Let me know when you're going to take the girls out there, I'd be keen. I guess you think my photo is pretty cool, great photographer!
cheese
13th September 2008, 12:02
I could take my old camera, but it needs battereis
4stroke
13th September 2008, 12:13
mud + half bald tyre + 4srtoke in mud = 4stroke havn alot of fun.
:2thumbsup:2thumbsup
im gona get filthy ..... cos i can
CHOPPA
13th September 2008, 12:53
Is there many bush sections and low light areas? Is it better to run a clear lens?
Reckless
13th September 2008, 13:00
Oh and someone please take a camera.......:niceone:
I'll bring my good one for the pits and the old cybershot for the trails! ok old fella! you could beg off work an come and use them for me!!
I could take my old camera, but it needs batteries
Hehe I heard your wife was complaining about the lack of batteries around the place!!:bleh::bleh::bleh:
Looks like my wife's been scared off by all the boys coming! Too much of a learner to be out there with you guys! Where's the real women out there???
The young fella is sick in bed with the flue and he's doubtful. So thank goodness for Kiwibiker aye!!
Reckless
13th September 2008, 13:02
Is there many bush sections and low light areas? Is it better to run a clear lens?
Faaarrk thats getting technical mate!! No mostly open farm trails!
4stroke
13th September 2008, 13:09
Is there many bush sections and low light areas? Is it better to run a clear lens?
id run clear lenses, thers a couple bushy bits, dont forget we're only going for a play aye lol ill probly end up with no googles
clmintie
13th September 2008, 13:36
Clmintie, I'd definitely come out if you were bringing the girls, don't worry about work, just get out there!!! Let me know when you're going to take the girls out there, I'd be keen. I guess you think my photo is pretty cool, great photographer!
Nah, gotta work, I've promised my tenants they'll get new front steps this weekend. First law of rentals is "don't piss off excellent tenants" Going to the Power ride at Woodhill next week with the girls, they love Greg's tracks and I think it's the last there for the year..... Taking my neighbour and her son, going to teach them to ride on the CRF. You're wecome to join us....
Only had the Honda a year and already she's taught a dozen people to ride, most whom have gone on to buy bikes..... The industry owes me big time.... :whistle:
Will let you know when we go to Thunder, you should try to get a few ladies together for it, I can follow at a discrete distance....Ready to help, if needed..... Kimmys is good too, but needs to be a bit dryer if your not confident yet....
I wonder if we can get a group of KB kids and ladies (and slow old men...) together for the Mr Motorcycles ride at Glen Murray. It's an awesome track, with very few tricky bits. the fast guys complain it's too easy, suits us just fine.....
Back to the steps.........
Atomic
13th September 2008, 16:42
Well my numbers are growing, 5 of us now. Hope there is plenty of room on the BBQ!? Ill see if I can borrow a BBQ if you guys think we will need another but could be a squeeze as we are trying to fit 3 bikes and 2 quads between a ute and a van...
The Suzuki brigade will be stronger than ever too, 3 RMZ! 950cc of Yellow Thunder!
CHOPPA
13th September 2008, 16:46
id run clear lenses, thers a couple bushy bits, dont forget we're only going for a play aye lol ill probly end up with no googles
Dont worry bro all the gears and no ideas!!! Ive got a helmet cam all sussed out so hopefully get some cool footage
4stroke
13th September 2008, 16:52
Dont worry bro all the gears and no ideas!!! Ive got a helmet cam all sussed out so hopefully get some cool footage
oh mint man, i must get one. im amped im ready to riding now lol, i feel a fast day comming......
noobi
13th September 2008, 18:46
was out there today
it was good really:confused:
we didnt do the big loop so cant comment on its current state:third:
but james said to be careful of the portion of track near the beginning of the A loop that goes thru the pines its really cut up, but you can avoid this
really wish i was going tomorrow
but dad says no :no:
argh :nono:
have fun guys :chase::chase:
dafydd roberts
13th September 2008, 19:24
How much is it to get in?
CHOPPA
13th September 2008, 19:26
Mean i cant wait now! its been so long since ive been on a bike, actually i havnt even riden this bike on the dirt! Got the helmet cam sussed it looks sweet so keep an eye out for me on a kxf450 number 21, try not to roost me lol and ill get some good footage!!
noobi
13th September 2008, 19:38
How much is it to get in?
its 20 for an adult and 15 for any1 under 15
and i think free for girls
dafydd roberts
13th September 2008, 19:56
Someone told me you could ride anywhere or do you have to stick to the tracks?
noobi
13th September 2008, 19:58
thats what we did today, but because of the hills i would only go off exploring in pairs incase you come together over a blind crest
and dont ride back along the tracks
barty5
13th September 2008, 20:40
[QUOTE=CHOPPA;1728576] its been so long since ive been on a bike, actually i havnt even riden this bike on the dirt!
now theres a tui add in the making
clmintie
13th September 2008, 22:29
OK you lot, off to bed... big day tomorrow.......... and we need plenty of pix.......
theblacksmith
13th September 2008, 23:05
Have a good day out there guys - I'll be in Taupo trying out the Pumice Blast.
mattwood
14th September 2008, 17:28
how'd it go owt there??
didnt see the westpac flyn over the house today, cant of gone to badly!
CHOPPA
14th September 2008, 19:55
twas all gooood! just downloading a short video hopefully it comes out!
cheese
14th September 2008, 20:07
Was good, My mate Aaron hired a quad and managed to roll it down a hill, so we spent an hour getting it out then had to take him to A&E. HE is all good though. Just bruised.
barty5
15th September 2008, 09:09
Was a good day out nice and sticky was a little slippery to start with although was better once i had some air in front trye went flat pumped it up and it still hasnt gone down ??? have to look into that one.
Who left a chair behind?? got home and found i had an xtra one???
Choppa guess your dog will miss his bowl for a while as well ill give to mel when shes up this way next.
Good to catch up with everyone kimmis for the next one $2-$5 each for fastest lap of enduro track of the day winner takes it home (full laps no short cuts )
Garvani
15th September 2008, 10:07
Pics or it didn't happen!! :cool: How did that video turn out?
Reckless
15th September 2008, 11:16
I only took a few pics in the lunch break (we missed cimintie). I was surprised right at the end to hear tommorth was there and also CRF119 didn't come for some sausages and a chat, although I did have a chat with him. So if you come out with us guys, just roll up, we won't bite, and we love to crack a chat and there's usually a spare sausage or two!
Was a good day, all really good guys, wide range of skills, starting from me to that "never ridden on the dirt" choppa guy!!:2thumbsup. Also when the quad thing happened everyone that was there pitched in and helped out! 4 stroke even proved he was pretty good getting a stuck quad out as well.
Anyway here's the few I took just to make sure you know it all happened.
Reckless
15th September 2008, 11:19
Some more!
Thats about it still was a good day!
barty5
15th September 2008, 12:20
Yeh must say think mr choppa could do with some pratice had to keep waiting for him real slow got stuck in all the sloppy bits.:clap:
cheese
15th September 2008, 16:12
LOL that last pic wher you dorks threw some mud at me..... gosh!
barty5
15th September 2008, 17:33
LOL that last pic wher you dorks threw some mud at me..... gosh!
wasnt that a large bird shit???? it even has the runs and the look on yah face :lol:
CHOPPA
15th September 2008, 18:09
Was a good day out nice and sticky was a little slippery to start with although was better once i had some air in front trye went flat pumped it up and it still hasnt gone down ??? have to look into that one.
Who left a chair behind?? got home and found i had an xtra one???
Choppa guess your dog will miss his bowl for a while as well ill give to mel when shes up this way next.
Good to catch up with everyone kimmis for the next one $2-$5 each for fastest lap of enduro track of the day winner takes it home (full laps no short cuts )
haha your on! Cheers for cleaning up after me.... That seat is mine too! I called those guys at motoworld about that bike so im coming up tomorrow to have a look!
I have that video but it didnt turn out that great, the plug fell out almost straight away :rolleyes:
CRF119
15th September 2008, 18:13
I was out doing 2 more laps while you guys had lunch then when i got back you where all out probobly stuck on a nice slippery clay hill or helping the guy with the quad down the bank. Considering it was very slippery i had a good time and at the end of the day i didnt even have energy to start my own bike so i called it a day.
4stroke
15th September 2008, 18:37
good day by my standards, yes that sliprey up hill was mint , loved that and all that glorious mud lol, yess i had issues with the quad somhow i ended up riding it back, go over a bump and the handle bars roll right foward, grrr bloody thing was a bit worried i wasnt going to get my bike back either..... rupecop was loving it i think.
B0000M
15th September 2008, 19:04
shit, mustve been dry there to get barty's commonwhore out! :Pokey:
4stroke
15th September 2008, 19:22
shit, mustve been dry there to get barty's commonwhore out! :Pokey:
it only hit the limiter a couple times lol, was nt to bad where we parked bit of a jiggle and it was out. we just had to be the last to leave........
Rupe
15th September 2008, 19:27
bit worried i wasnt going to get my bike back either..... rupecop was loving it i think.
no comment
Rupe
15th September 2008, 19:31
I have that video but it didnt turn out that great, the plug fell out almost straight away :rolleyes:
Still like to see it.....
Good day though, like reckless said "this is what we should be using the site for", when we doing the next one????
cheese
15th September 2008, 20:48
Hey Aaron asked my to pass on his thanks to you guys. He didn't really get a chance to say thanks after the crash as he was feeling a bit shit!
Took him to A&E and they checked him over and put a neck brace on as a precaution. All was well though. He was just a bit banged up and bruised.
He is keen to have another crack though. Think 2 wheels next time though.
4stroke
15th September 2008, 20:54
it wasnt to much of a mish, many hands make light work, up the hill bloody pig of a thing lol
barty5
15th September 2008, 20:58
good to here he is all good maybe two wheels next time would be better.
And i think i would like to try with air in the front tire just been and checked it again fantom flat tire is what i had as it still hasnt gone down??? Had air in it when we got there then went flat half way through 1 st lap.
4stroke
15th September 2008, 21:23
good to here he is all good maybe two wheels next time would be better.
And i think i would like to try with air in the front tire just been and checked it again fantom flat tire is what i had as it still hasnt gone down??? Had air in it when we got there then went flat half way through 1 st lap.
are you making excusses arron? i recon choppa let his tyre down when no one was looking so he didnt have to try and keep up any more, '' cough cough'' yeah right it was good to have some one faster to chase, i think sloan enjoyed himself just quietly,
barty5
16th September 2008, 07:59
are you making excusses arron? i recon choppa let his tyre down when no one was looking so he didnt have to try and keep up any more, '' cough cough'' yeah right it was good to have some one faster to chase, i think sloan enjoyed himself just quietly,
No not at all my fault for not picking up on it earlier but it did handle a lot better with air in it. Sloans ment to be up here today going to have a look in at that KX500 which would be a lot a fun.
Atomic
16th September 2008, 12:05
Well, we arrived late (about 11:00), took off for a few laps, planned on doing one more lap about 2:00 and heading over to the tent to say hello but my mate decided to fall off his quad and knock himself out, ended up packing up and taking him to A&E.
Might have better luck and meet you guys at Kimmys next month.
Hemex
16th September 2008, 12:26
are you making excusses arron? i recon choppa let his tyre down when no one was looking so he didnt have to try and keep up any more, '' cough cough'' yeah right it was good to have some one faster to chase, i think sloan enjoyed himself just quietly,
Chasing me you mean... thats why my bike was so clean at the end... nobody could get in front!! hahaha... and I only needed a 4L gas can... lol... wont be surprised if you'll throw me in the mud next time round...
tommorth
16th September 2008, 15:06
was a good day I was absoulutly shattered by the end got stuck in to very deep mud holes the second at the end was up to my seat, big thanks to the guy with the 2wd bike for giving us a hand to get it out that thing is amazing seems to go anywhere :niceone:
did anyone make it up that big hill ? I just got around that corner above the guys in the pic
didnt take many photos need a way to carry the camera so its easy to get at backpack is to much of a pain
tommorth
16th September 2008, 15:15
these three are after a little adventure on the A loop .Went straight after the digger instead of right up the hill accross a couple of paddocks then near the old shed found a sneaky clay trap went from buzzing along in third to a dead stop in a bout a foot should have expected somthing when i saw the iron in the mud
kimmys next month sounds good
I'll have to be a bit more sociable feel a bit silly for not saying hi
cheese
16th September 2008, 15:59
YEah you should have come over!
Kimmys next month could be fun. Its probably on while I'm in Oz.
dafydd roberts
16th September 2008, 16:00
was a good day I was absoulutly shattered by the end got stuck in to very deep mud holes the second at the end was up to my seat, big thanks to the guy with the 2wd bike for giving us a hand to get it out that thing is amazing seems to go anywhere :niceone:
did anyone make it up that big hill ? I just got around that corner above the guys in the pic
didnt take many photos need a way to carry the camera so its easy to get at backpack is to much of a pain
No worries mate I was amazed how easy you got your bike going after. :clap: considering the way we had to drag it out.
Ye the hill was cool I found myself going up and down it trying different lines towards the end it had dried out a bit though.
Reckless
16th September 2008, 16:00
Second pic is of my son and mate trying the hill. They got thrown into the rut unfortunately! very wet then? The lone bike on the hill is me watching the fools waste all their energy man handling their bikes out! Older and wiser is me!!
Choppa, 4 stroke and another made it up after a couple of goes. It was a bit later than that on our next loop after lunch and it was a bit dryer. But they managed to avoid that huge rut after exploring it during their first attempts and went up OK. So it can be done! and by KBers! Young ones though!
barty5
16th September 2008, 17:47
i got up twice not quite on the track for the last corner but its not how you get to the top just as long as you can. I think out of the 4-5 laps we did everyone had there time being stuck.
4stroke
16th September 2008, 17:57
yup i got up it second atempt on the first lap, had a couple nice bails too
tommorth
16th September 2008, 18:18
No worries mate I was amazed how easy you got your bike going after. :clap: considering the way we had to drag it out.
Ye the hill was cool I found myself going up and down it trying different lines towards the end it had dried out a bit though.
the ever reliable kdx the exaust had a big chunk of mud stuck in it to a bit of prodding soon fixed that
I only had the one go at it bailed onthe way down and ended up stuck under my bike in a puddle lol so didnt try again
CHOPPA
16th September 2008, 22:36
i got up twice not quite on the track for the last corner but its not how you get to the top just as long as you can. I think out of the 4-5 laps we did everyone had there time being stuck.
Wasnt happy getting stuck on my last run! Thought i had it dialed, when i get my kx 5 ill be away!
No worries mate I was amazed how easy you got your bike going after. :clap: considering the way we had to drag it out.
Ye the hill was cool I found myself going up and down it trying different lines towards the end it had dried out a bit though.
That 2 wheel drive made it look easy!!
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