Wellington Rideouts - Where next?

[NordieBoy]

I'd hoped I'd get some gas too but they were all out of 95 and I didn't think I'd run the aircooled motor on 91.

What compression is it running?

Both the Nordie (10.5:1) and DR (9.5:1) have a noticeably better bottom and midrange on 91.

Come to think of it we also run my XR250 racebike on 91.

[Paladin]

What compression is it running?

Both the Nordie (10.5:1) and DR (9.5:1) have a noticeably better bottom and midrange on 91.

Come to think of it we also run my XR250 racebike on 91.

Haven't tried 95 or 98 in my DR yet, but not feeling the need, seems to have plenty of guts on good old 91 to me!

:banana:

[GSers]

Yeah the older 3 blade jobs on the lattice towers are smaller than the new 3 bladed ones on the tube towers and both of those types aren't too loud, but crikey those twin bladed Kiwi designed ones spin much faster and screech very loudly, I'd say giving wind power a bad name. Perhaps they are more efficient, there'd have to be some reason they were used.

Windmills, there are now 4 different sizes on the hills up there. The new 2 blade ones at the Pahiatua track end are the smallest (1) the ones on the towers at the north end of north range road are the originals (2) then there are the ones on the saddle road (3) and at this stage the ones in the middle of north range road are the largest (4) from my, a local point of view if they where all the bloody same size it wouldn't look so bad on the horizon but as it is in my opinion it looks stupid so much for resource management.
But wait there is more Kahutawara Valley up behind Massey currently in progress, keep an eye on the horizon its getting uglier.
Regards GSers

EDITED
What I have found out so far.
Originals (2) Blades are 23.5 Metres
Saddle Road (3) Blades are 35 Metres and are on 70 Metre Towers
Middle of North Range Road (4) Blades are 45 Metres not sure how high the towers are.
The last lot all came past my work by truck 1 piece at a time they came in through Port Taranaki.
The previous lot Saddle Road came down from the Port Napier
Regards GSers

[merv]

Yeah wasn't including the saddle road ones, but are they not the same as the middle ones on North Range Road?

[GSers]

Yeah wasn't including the saddle road ones, but are they not the same as the middle ones on North Range Road?

I believe the ones in the middle of north range road are the largest I will ask the guys from Vistas next time they come into work.
Regards GSers

[junkmanjoe]

yea mate that sucker in the middle, 3 blades, shes top dog on the hill.... got to be knocking 100 foot high.

[Paladin]

yea mate that sucker in the middle, 3 blades, shes top dog on the hill.... got to be knocking 100 foot high.

That thing is monstrously HUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGEEEEEEE!!!! I've never seen one that big before; and a very weird noise as those blades whoosh round past you! Mental!

[bart]

I find it weird around that area with the shadows of the blades. Catching all these movements in your peripheral vision is real freaky. Even driving through the Manawatu Gorge can be a challenge.

[marks]

I find it weird around that area with the shadows of the blades. Catching all these movements in your peripheral vision is real freaky. Even driving through the Manawatu Gorge can be a challenge.

stop smoking that wacky backy and it wont seem as bad :yes:

[Eddieb]

Individual GPS track logs are now available via the link in my signature for Wharite peak, North Range Road, and the Mangahao Dams track.

For those of you without GPS you can load these into Google Earth and see where we were.

[merv]

yea mate that sucker in the middle, 3 blades, shes top dog on the hill.... got to be knocking 100 foot high.


That'd be over 100 metres high son, not 100 foot high, if the blades alone are 45 metres, that's 90 metres diameter plus the tips weren't coming closer than 20 or 30 metres to the ground. So yes they are big f..kers.

[bart]

stop smoking that wacky backy and it wont seem as bad :yes:

Hey man.............what an awesome idea...........ride through there stoned at night..............(maybe in a previous life) :doobey:

[Eddieb]

70 metre high tower with 35 metre blades apparently.

blurb here (http://windenergy.org.nz/nz-wind-farms/operating-wind-farms/te-apiti)

[merv]

Yeah those are the Saddle Road ones, not the North Range Road jobbies.

These are them at the North end and middle http://windenergy.org.nz/nz-wind-farms/operating-wind-farms/tararua - those middle ones are 3 megawatt each - crikey.

These are the noisy f..kers at the South end http://windenergy.org.nz/nz-wind-farms/operating-wind-farms/te-rere-hau

[junkmanjoe]

i guess father has spoken..................:Oops:

[Paladin]

Hey man.............what an awesome idea...........ride through there stoned at night..............(maybe in a previous life) :doobey:

You could be onto something there Bart!

(oh yeah previous life, darn got kids now, darn responsibilities! :crybaby: )

[bart]

You could be onto something there Bart!

(oh yeah previous life, darn got kids now, darn responsibilities! :crybaby: )

Used to spend some time up Whariti.......not entirely sober :innocent:

[Paladin]

Used to spend some time up Whariti.......not entirely sober :innocent:

oh dear I can see on the KCR we are gonna be swapping naughty stories down the pub mate!

:whistle:

[bart]

oh dear I can see on the KCR we are gonna be swapping naughty stories down the pub mate!

:whistle:

Not me mate, 'cause I won't be there. :2guns:

Saving it all up for an overseas adventure, to that 'South Island' place, wherever that is. :laugh:

[Paladin]

Not me mate, 'cause I won't be there. :2guns:

Saving it all up for an overseas adventure, to that 'South Island' place, wherever that is. :laugh:

It'll keep matey!

:bye:

[jezzaNZ]

It's a beautiful day out there anyone keen for a lazy ride and a coffee? Be a shame to waste was such a nice day! Jez

[junkmanjoe]

is your head in a better place today......:sick:

[jezzaNZ]

Oh yes.....no alcohol since last Sat night so all good.....:spanking:

[jezzaNZ]

Just been reading the ride report over on AdvRider titled "Three Months on a Husky TE610", a great read and really amped to go for a ride!. If I lost my job tomorrow I would be out of here.......maybe this is one for the "Riding During the Recession" thread....life is short and experiences like that would be with you for the rest of your life....money is nice but money can't buy that kind of happiness.......food for thought!!!!!!!

Paladin (Dave) make the most of it as opportunities like yours don't come about every day........Jez

[Paladin]

Just been reading the ride report over on AdvRider titled "Three Months on a Husky TE610", a great read and really amped to go for a ride!. If I lost my job tomorrow I would be out of here.......maybe this is one for the "Riding During the Recession" thread....life is short and experiences like that would be with you for the rest of your life....money is nice but money can't buy that kind of happiness.......food for thought!!!!!!!

Paladin (Dave) make the most of it as opportunities like yours don't come about every day........Jez

Am doin my best to Jez!

:niceone:

[junkmanjoe]

right im off to my brothers to use his mig. make my saddle bag racks.

think i got everything,,,,, bike, bags, steel, oh and the box of piss, cant forget that.... hope i dont get pulled up on the way, if ya look closely can see my new nobbys too.

my new camera works good aye...

[jezzaNZ]

Good onya mate. Whate the weather like in Eastbourne today? As sunny as it is up the here? Jez

[jezzaNZ]

Joe.....is thal load legal...hehe When you have finished your ones you can come over to my place and make me some with my mig if you like......it will only cost you one dozen......

[Paladin]

Good onya mate. Whate the weather like in Eastbourne today? As sunny as it is up the here? Jez

Sunny and I'm on kiddie duty til 3pm - ugh!

[jezzaNZ]

Dang.........its BBQ weather up here.....

[Paladin]

Dang.........its BBQ weather up here.....

I'm procrastinating about changing my tyres!

Saturday when kiddie free seems a good option, if I allow all day i may even get both front & rear D606's on haha! Balancing will have to wait unfortunately!

:whistle:

[jezzaNZ]

If I was around tomorrow I would have helped you, I'm not the greatest tire changer but could do in about 30 nins each. Unfortunatly I am off to Melbourne for the long weekend down on the south coast and then working all week in the office. Its going to be a awful trip as it is only 29 degrees at the moment and she is blond....hehe

[Paladin]

If I was around tomorrow I would have helped you, I'm not the greatest tire changer but could do in about 30 nins each. Unfortunatly I am off to Melbourne for the long weekend down on the south coast and then working all week in the office. Its going to be a awful trip as it is only 29 degrees at the moment and she is blond....hehe

Life is hard eh?!!!!!

:msn-wink:

[junkmanjoe]

Joe.....is thal load legal...hehe When you have finished your ones you can come over to my place and make me some with my mig if you like......it will only cost you one dozen......

Hay Jezza.
yea not quite legal, but i made it to my bros, with no cops following.

bloody mig ran out of gas, so i had to go back to stone age and arc it togeather. has worked out ok.
sparks and shit flying everywhere,

did you get out for a ride today.

if your going to aussy post a pic from your office window, or maybe the blond........

[Box'a'bits]

Had everything ready to do the pannier racks today & discovered.....the tube bender is too small (by a mil). Bugger.

So, give us a look at the mark 1 version then....

[junkmanjoe]

ok put up pics on my other thread.

[bart]

Just throwing a few ideas around, but have been thinking about organising a 'trail ride' for adventure bikes. This is just a bit of offroad fun for the big bikes, to improve skills and have a laugh. Only road legal bikes allowed (to keep the hoons away).

The family piece of dirt (near Pongaroa) is nice rolling hill country, with plenty of challenges. Plenty of nice gravel and interesting tracks nearby.

Winter's almost here, so it may have to wait until late in the year. Need full knobs in winter. It can get boggy.

Accomodation near Pongaroa.

Wotcha reckon.

[BMWST?]

Just throwing a few ideas around, but have been thinking about organising a 'trail ride' for adventure bikes. This is just a bit of offroad fun for the big bikes, to improve skills and have a laugh. Only road legal bikes allowed (to keep the hoons away).

The family piece of dirt (near Pongaroa) is nice rolling hill country, with plenty of challenges. Plenty of nice gravel and interesting tracks nearby.

Winter's almost here, so it may have to wait until late in the year. Need full knobs in winter. It can get boggy.

Accomodation near Pongaroa.

Wotcha reckon.
If i ever find a bike I would be really KEEN on that

[marks]

its a lovely day on the coast

I might have to go for a ride. The klr is in bits waiting on an engineer to glue bits back together so I'll be on the DT.

I'd like to have a potter up Odlins Rd and explore a few nastier side trails. Was intending to head up between 1-2 this arvo although I won't go unless I can find someone to go with.

any takers?

[Aslan]

Hi Mark - reach Fred101 - he was hoping to go - me, I'm supposed to be doing something construcutive - like painting her bookcase which I began in Feb last (08 that is) and it did not pass the Quality inspection - 'she' ( and I love her to bits!) is off on a road trip with her nursing colleagues :banana:

Back to tidying the garage in readiness for a spot of painting the bookcase

[Aslan]

on second thoughts - I'm easily influenced :clap: - see you at the summit of the Aka's at 1.30pm Mark - looking to you for encouragement for this old fart - running stock (read higher geared engine sprocket) and E07 on rear - but hey if I'm not living life on the edge I'm taking up too much space! :banana:

[marks]

on second thoughts - I'm easily influenced :clap: - see you at the summit of the Aka's at 1.30pm Mark - looking to you for encouragement for this old fart - running stock (read higher geared engine sprocket) and E07 on rear - but hey if I'm not living life on the edge I'm taking up too much space! :banana:

the difficult bit at our age is seeing the line between on the edge and over the edge and down the bank :yes:

great - see you at 1.30

[Aslan]

the difficult bit at our age is seeing the line between on the edge and over the edge and down the bank :yes:

great - see you at 1.30

Cheers Mark - I've spoken with Fred - he plans on being there - he's splashed out on maintenance and fitted a new front tyre to the DRZ :clap:

[junkmanjoe]

take it easy in ther aslan, we need ya in one piece for next weekends trip.

[Aslan]

thanks Joe - Yep I'm heading in there with some apprehension - but heh as you know I've been heard to say 'life's vital!' ie for living not observing it isn't a rehearsal - also wifey just called me and I fessed up about how easily I'd been lead astry - she was sweet with this - better get on an sand the bookcase :2thumbsup

[Aslan]

home safe - thanks Mark and Fred for your company, assistance and encouragement - a great ride - Mark hope you got the flat tyre sorted ok - cheers Aslan :banana:

[marks]

home safe

all the way home on a flat tire....

great ride - thanks guys for hanging around during my slow exit

hope I didn't do too much damage to Fred's hand when I hit it...

cheers


Mark

[junkmanjoe]

did ya run fred over

[marks]

did ya run fred over

not far off

he stopped to let me pass and put his foot down into a hole and as he tipped over I hit him fairly hard before bouncing off into the undergrowth

so he tries to be a gentleman and gets clouted for his efforts....:buggerd:

[junkmanjoe]

oh man i miss all the good stuff........

[marks]

oh man i miss all the good stuff........

it was a goodie (although I could have done without riding for an hour on a flat)

posted some lies here (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9599833#post9599833)

[Paladin]

it was a goodie (although I could have done without riding for an hour on a flat)

posted some lies here (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9599833#post9599833)

Looks like ANOTHER fun trip to Odlins Rd!!!

I can appreciate Aslan's situation having been in there on stock gearing and TrailWings - good on him for havin a crack at it regardless, as usual!

[Aslan]

it was a goodie (although I could have done without riding for an hour on a flat)

posted some lies here (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9599833#post9599833)

cheers for taking a record and posting the pics over on your diary MarkS - great - again thanks for the company & the inspiration to go for this ride - I'm still buzzing :2thumbsup

[Aslan]

Looks like ANOTHER fun trip to Odlins Rd!!!

I can appreciate Aslan's situation having been in there on stock gearing and TrailWings - good on him for havin a crack at it regardless, as usual!

thanks Dave - certainly one of the more challenging tracks in parts - the surface of the main track is actually easier (with its rocky base) than sections of the Pram eh?

Hope you're still recovering well and see you Friday - I've committed to bring the big bimmer so I'm apprehensive about Matahiwi, Fishers and 42 - specially if there's a lot of rain between now and then.

Cest la vie - Carpe Diem anyway - Ciao Aslan :banana:

[MyGSXF]

You lot seen this....?? :rolleyes:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=97352

[Paladin]

oh man i miss all the good stuff........

You should ride more sensible like wot I do(!) and stop breaking your bike!

:shutup:

[BMWST?]

Well i have gone and done it...sitting in my garage is a well used and seemingly well looked after R100GS
So I am going riding on Sunday,my first ride wont be a marathon,thought i would head to the Wairarapa,and out to Riversdale.On the way back from Riversdale there used to be a gravel road which dumps you out near Martinborough i think...I think the sign says Homedale????
What say you Welly Ites...

[Paladin]

Well i have gone and done it...sitting in my garage is a well used and seemingly well looked after R100GS
So I am going riding on Sunday,my first ride wont be a marathon,thought i would head to the Wairarapa,and out to Riversdale.On the way back from Riversdale there used to be a gravel road which dumps you out near Martinborough i think...I think the sign says Homedale????
What say you Welly Ites...

Congratulations mate - hope she goes well for you!!!!!

:niceone:

[junkmanjoe]

Well i have gone and done it...sitting in my garage is a well used and seemingly well looked after R100GS
So I am going riding on Sunday,my first ride wont be a marathon,thought i would head to the Wairarapa,and out to Riversdale.On the way back from Riversdale there used to be a gravel road which dumps you out near Martinborough i think...I think the sign says Homedale????
What say you Welly Ites...

Giday mate what time you looking at coming my way.
im keen to take me bike for a blat now its all fixed.
u be keen for a tailgate.
i know a better road for your self to enjoy. nice and easy.
pm me for details. can meet you any where.

JMJ

[BMWST?]

Giday mate what time you looking at coming my way.
im keen to take me bike for a blat now its all fixed.
u be keen for a tailgate.
i know a better road for your self to enjoy. nice and easy.
pm me for details. can meet you any where.

JMJ

Lets see who else shows interest.I will be led by you I think.My way has to pass through Materton where all the calm people live any way.Hadnt thought to much about time,whats say somewhere in the rapa at 10am?

[junkmanjoe]

depends which why you would like to go
but yip thats cool with me mate.
do you know masterton very well.

[Howie]

Well i have gone and done it...sitting in my garage is a well used and seemingly well looked after R100GS
So I am going riding on Sunday,my first ride wont be a marathon,thought i would head to the Wairarapa,and out to Riversdale.On the way back from Riversdale there used to be a gravel road which dumps you out near Martinborough i think...I think the sign says Homedale????
What say you Welly Ites...

Hi, I could be interested in a quite cruise of some of the Wairarapa's Gravel roads. You could set a time to meet at Rimutaka caltex, for anyone from wellington showing an interest.


Giday mate what time you looking at coming my way.
im keen to take me bike for a blat now its all fixed.
u be keen for a tailgate.
i know a better road for your self to enjoy. nice and easy.
pm me for details. can meet you any where.

JMJ

Where are you thinking of heading to Joe?

cheers

Paul

[junkmanjoe]

Hi all
just been sorting a nice easy sunday ride with BMWST
ride is on sun the 3rd start time aprox 10am.
heres the routes.
option one.

meet at southern end carterton, dailfeild road.
ride up to Mt Dick lookout,
ride to masterton, top up tanks. last fuel stop till back at martinbrough.
ride direct to riversdale,
return through homewood rd
on to summer hill road.
in to martinbrough for a cupper at toppys.
just a sweet sunday ride out in the rapa.

option 2

meet at south end carterton, up to Mt dick look out.
up to masterton fuel up.
trave to tinui valley, up through te mai rd, gravel.
on to packspur rd.
down to matakoina beach, over to castlepoint, fuel here.
homewood rd, travel to martinbrough.

packspur road is a paper road, and semi dirt metal road.
is only short rd with a down hill setion on it.


pic your route
JMJ.

[BMWST?]

Hi, I could be interested in a quite cruise of some of the Wairarapa's Gravel roads. You could set a time to meet at Rimutaka caltex, for anyone from wellington showing an interest.



Where are you thinking of heading to Joe?

cheers

Paul
if we need to meet at carterton at 10 what time at Rimutaka Caltex.9:15 or 9:30?
edit
LETS MAKE IT 9 15 AT RIMUTAKA CALTEX

[junkmanjoe]

start time is flexable possably 35-40mins to travel to carterton from caltex.
weather looks good for sunday.

JMJ

[Howie]

if we need to meet at carterton at 10 what time at Rimutaka Caltex.9:15 or 9:30?

I'd say aim at leaving at about 9.15 from the caltex.

[junkmanjoe]

shes all go then.
raily up the troops and we get in to it.

:woohoo: yea harr :woohoo:

[BMWST?]

shes all go then.
raily up the troops and we get in to it.

:woohoo: yea harr :woohoo:
See ya Dalefield Rd then,thats the very first rd on the left as you approach from the south eh?

[Howie]

Yep see you Sunday morning then Joe. I should be at Rimutaka caltex at about 9.00am. Look forward to meeting you again BMWST?

[marks]

love to be there but I've got a swine of a cold - hacking my head off :(

[junkmanjoe]

See ya Dalefield Rd then,thats the very first rd on the left as you approach from the south eh?

yip thats the one, just down the road is a steel works big silver shed, plenty room to pull over be a bit safer than waiting on the corner.

[junkmanjoe]

love to be there but I've got a swine of a cold - hacking my head off :(

ride it out mark, im going to take the lads through the paper road and down the east coast a little way.

sweet..........

[Paladin]

ride it out mark, im going to take the lads through the paper road and down the east coast a little way.

sweet..........

If I can sort kiddie cover for Sunday afternoon and my back has calmed down after the physio abused it, I may join ya, in a cruisey, gentle, old git kinda way; in fact i might bring my zimmer frame!

:wacko:

[junkmanjoe]

yea mate no hard stuff, just a nice sunday ride.
sweet............... arrr just relax..........:whistle:

[Paladin]

yea mate no hard stuff, just a nice sunday ride.
sweet............... arrr just relax..........:whistle:

I've farkin well heard THAT before! :crazy:

I'll believe it when I see it! Some gung ho nutter always ends up suggestin an adventurous detour! Oh hang on Marks has cried off with swime flu so it may just be a gentle ride after all!

:first:

[BMWST?]

love to be there but I've got a swine of a cold - hacking my head off :(

Swine?.....i hope not.See you another time

[BMWST?]

I've farkin well heard THAT before! :crazy:

I'll believe it when I see it! Some gung ho nutter always ends up suggestin an adventurous detour! Oh hang on Marks has cried off with swime flu so it may just be a gentle ride after all!

:first:

Not me mate..i am NOT jumping in deep end!

[junkmanjoe]

it only get deep half way across.....:whistle:

[Paladin]

Not me mate..i am NOT jumping in deep end!

You'll be ok Rob! Even if I'm not there pootling due to my back, Joe is Mr. super-considerate and will NOT drop you in it I am 100% sure! So don't fret at all mate!

:calm:

[andy mac]

Pack Spur Rd might be a bit greasy after the rain, so don't forget to try going up it too. I will have to miss this time.:argh: I must get up on the roof & do some fibreglass repairs to retstore family domestics :hug:

[junkmanjoe]

Umm just had the DR out on the back lawn roosting it up.
my sons laughing thinks its a great joke.

my misses says,
if your finished throwing mud around, you can get in the pool and scoop it all out.....

Shit. roosted mud in my nice clean swimming pool..:Oops:
but it was fun ....

[Paladin]

If I can sort kiddie cover for Sunday afternoon and my back has calmed down after the physio abused it, I may join ya, in a cruisey, gentle, old git kinda way; in fact i might bring my zimmer frame!

:wacko:

kiddie cover sorted, support tape ripped off my back(yeah thx Joe, I know you enjoyed it you sadistic monkey!) and its feelin ok, although that may be the handfuls of Panadol & Voltaren I'm taking, so i will be joining you guys tomorrow to get a fix for my DR withdrawal symptoms! Now take it easy on my - I'm gonna be pootlin!

:woohoo:

[junkmanjoe]

good morning everybody.
so far today we have a very heavy blanket of fog hanging over the shop.

so heres hopeing it wil burn off and bring us a wonderfull day in the rapa.

see ya in carterton down dailfeild road by the steel works.

JMJ

[Eddieb]

support tape ripped off my back(yeah thx Joe, I know you enjoyed it you sadistic monkey!)

eeeuuuooo! What you DR jockey's do when alone together is your own business. :crazy:

[junkmanjoe]

it was fun cauz he nearly cryed so i riped it slow so it was more painfull...........:whistle:

[marks]

it was fun cauz he nearly cryed so i riped it slow so it was more painfull...........:whistle:

DR = DeRanged

have a good ride you pillocks - but don't have too much fun

[junkmanjoe]

we had a good ride today.
shot up Mt Dick, always great view to be had.
then we flew out to riversdale, and wrecked the beach, skideys all over it, sweet, had a nice cupper at the store and headed home over the homewood road, back to gladstone.
sorry my new camera has broken and i cant get the pics and movie off my memory card.
:angry2::angry2:.....everything just seams to brake easy now days....:angry2::angry2:

[Box'a'bits]

You DO know that IF there isn't any pictures of it, it didn't happen, don't you? ;)

[junkmanjoe]

dont worry ill get them out some how....

[Paladin]

dont worry ill get them out some how....

Card reader?

I know, you just don't want everyone to see the evidence of you getting roosted on the beach by the Black Beastie LOL! :whistle:

Yeah great fun today, nice cruisy ride and good to meet Paul on his first outing on the PD that he bought from my mate Phil - its seemed to go very nicely and it looks great! Thx for a great ride Joe, Paul, & Paul! It WAS wicked fun on the beach and Homewood Rd was beautiful to ride thru!

[Paladin]

No wipeouts today thank god and the back is mostly ok, nothing unbearable altho on the corrugations it farkin hurt, however...........


got home and noticed the rear exhaust mount has lost a bolt somewhere along the line!

:argh:

I DID have a few wicked front end shimmies today at 120-140kph, I guess the wheels DO need balancing/putting back to round after all!

:Oops:

[marks]

I DID have a few wicked front end shimmies today at 120-140kph, I guess the wheels DO need balancing/putting back to round after all!
that could just be the D606's
my klr started shimmying at those speed when I put 606's on - got better as the tires wore out.

godd to hear that you kept the rubber side down.

Isnt that a first? :yes:

[Paladin]

that could just be the D606's
my klr started shimmying at those speed when I put 606's on - got better as the tires wore out.

godd to hear that you kept the rubber side down.

Isnt that a first? :yes:

Aah that's interesting about the D606's cheers Mark! TBH I should have the wheels balanced anyway after such a big impact, the front fo sure, and having had new tyres on too; couldn't hurt - if the Trailwings sell on TM I may do that for peace of mind!

And.... excuse me but I HAVE had crash free rides! There was one, now let me think, hmmm, errr, well, ummmm............ Howie's ride up thru the dams and wind turbines( no crash altho I did almost go straight off the side of the ravine when overcookin a gravel corner but saved it at the last second!)! Phew, was strugglin to think of one for a mo!


:whistle:

[bart]

Can you balance tube tyres with rim locks??????

I doubt it, but good luck anyway. I think these style of tyres aren't really designed for those speeds. :crazy:

[BMWST?]

Aah that's interesting about the D606's cheers Mark! TBH I should have the wheels balanced anyway after such a big impact, the front fo sure, and having had new tyres on too; couldn't hurt - if the Trailwings sell on TM I may do that for peace of mind!

And.... excuse me but I HAVE had crash free rides! There was one, now let me think, hmmm, errr, well, ummmm............ Howie's ride up thru the dams and wind turbines( no crash altho I did almost go straight off the side of the ravine when overcookin a gravel corner but saved it at the last second!)! Phew, was strugglin to think of one for a mo!


:whistle:

wasnt there a locked up going straight ahead moment today :Oops:
great to get outdoors with you guys,really pleased with the GSPD,just what i hoped,fairly relaxed road bike with some dirt ability.Really enjoyed myself!

[junkmanjoe]

yea good point
dave may pay to check the speed rateing on them.

[BMWST?]

yea good point
dave may pay to check the speed rateing on them.

you might get beeter balancing just by rotating tyre on rim so that the rim and tyre are cancelling each other out....is your rim still round?

[Paladin]

Can you balance tube tyres with rim locks??????

I doubt it, but good luck anyway. I think these style of tyres aren't really designed for those speeds. :crazy:

i don't have rim locks on!!! And I don't know is the n00b answer anyway LOL!


wasnt there a locked up going straight ahead moment today :Oops:
great to get outdoors with you guys,really pleased with the GSPD,just what i hoped,fairly relaxed road bike with some dirt ability.Really enjoyed myself!

Moi? Lock up the back tyre on the tarmac??? Never! :Oops:


yea good point
dave may pay to check the speed rateing on them.

How do i do that?????


you might get beeter balancing just by rotating tyre on rim so that the rim and tyre are cancelling each other out....is your rim still round?

The front is pretty much round. Paul(Howie) & I checked the rim on Easter monday the day after the crash and it seemed to run true, no obvious flat spot anyways! We did release some torque off the front forks, sure hope they are not bent!
:crybaby:

[junkmanjoe]

ring motorad ask them.

[Paladin]

ring motorad ask them.

or I could google it and stop bein a lazy baaaalaaaamb!!!

:pinch:

[Howie]

Thanks for the ride today guys, I really enjoyed a nice relaxing day out, and finally got to ride homeward road when it hadn't just been graded.

Dave the D606 are R rated for speed aren't they? if so that equals ok to 170km. we could have another look at the front end of your bike, and check the back wheel as well.

[junkmanjoe]

Howie
i said to dave to take the front axle out and clean it and roll it on a smooth surface, just could be bent, maybe.

[Paladin]

Thanks for the ride today guys, I really enjoyed a nice relaxing day out, and finally got to ride homeward road when it hadn't just been graded.

Dave the D606 are R rated for speed aren't they? if so that equals ok to 170km. we could have another look at the front end of your bike, and check the back wheel as well.

Cheers Paul, yeah we should do that, muchas gracias!


Howie
i said to dave to take the front axle out and clean it and roll it on a smooth surface, just could be bent, maybe.

:Oops: I haven't done that yet! Thx for remindin me bro!

[marks]

http://webcoda.com/images/image001.jpg
some people are being insensitive about my cold

[NordieBoy]

some people are being insensitive about my cold

It is sensitive.
You can't do insensitive with watercolours.

[Paladin]

some people are being insensitive about my cold

Aah poor Mark has the man flu as my ex-wife used to be fond of saying!

Take two HTFU pills and call us in the morning!

;)

[junkmanjoe]

the reason poo has a cold is hes got no frkn pants on..
dumb ass bear....
walking in the snow naked ass in all...........

[junkmanjoe]

Harloo to you all.

a few pics from our ride last weekend.

up mt dick and out to to riversdale beach.

dave and i decided to have a go at blasting down the beach, was soft, just had to keep it going and not arse off.
was no people on the beach, so we gave it a go.

we came back through homewood out to gladstone.

a good day.

[junkmanjoe]

a few more

[NordieBoy]

Something weird about the photos of the yellow bike.

Can't quite put my finger on it...

[bart]

Something weird about the photos of the yellow bike.

Can't quite put my finger on it...

Too much steel and not enough plastic maybe.

[NordieBoy]

Too much steel and not enough plastic maybe.

Nope - saw the Supertanker was missing...

[NordieBoy]

Ah ha!


It's upright in them!

:D

[junkmanjoe]

mate thats not very nice.

its a bit off a art rideing in the sand.
i had to put a stick under the stand other wise it would fall over.
ive ordered new taps for the safari.
hope they turn up next week.

[Paladin]

Nice pics Joe, cheers mate! How did you salvage them and did you manage to get the video off the camera?

:niceone:

[junkmanjoe]

i borrowed my friends camera which takes the same memory cards as mine.
yip just makeing the vid now.

[BMWST?]

ahh i see some pics of supertanker two....That pic on the beach is just as i was deciding that rear tyre traction may not be sufficent to keep forward motion.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=128664&d=1241675933

[Paladin]

ahh i see some pics of supertanker two....That pic on the beach is just as i was deciding that rear tyre traction may not be sufficent to keep forward motion.


Yeah I see the tyre track on the PD is gettin squigglier while my DR track has straightened out a bit! LOL!

Get some D606's on that thing mate!
;)

Don't the waves look cool tho!!!!!

:woohoo:

[bart]

Do you know what works for riding sand....................SPEED. No not the drug. 80kmh +. Awesome.

[junkmanjoe]

i guess it wouldnt hurt as much when ya fall off aye.

[Paladin]

Do you know what works for riding sand....................SPEED. No not the drug. 80kmh +. Awesome.

Yeah we all know you're completely bonkers Bart!

:whistle:


i guess it wouldnt hurt as much when ya fall off aye.

You hold ya arm out and I'll drag an electric sander across it at 80kph just to give you an idea of how much it wouldn't hurt if ya like!!!!!

:pinch:

[marks]

Provided the weather holds up (looks ok) I'm going up Odlins Rd today (midday ish) provided I can find someone to go with

It will be slippery as shit - decent tires only I suspect - I'll be on the knobby equipped DT230

If anyone knows Freds cellphone can they pm me

cheers


Mark

[bart]

Nah, it's simple really. Over about 70, you're actualy going fast enough to get above the sand. You just skim across the surface and don't sink in. The secret is to sit right back on the seat, and hold the bars real lightly. The front waves all over the place, so it's all about managing the tank slap.

Great fun.

[bart]

Provided the weather holds up (looks ok) I'm going up Odlins Rd today (midday ish) provided I can find someone to go with

It will be slippery as shit - decent tires only I suspect - I'll be on the knobby equipped DT230

If anyone knows Freds cellphone can they pm me

cheers


Mark

It's tempting Mark, but I might find something a bit closer to home. Don't really fancy spending all day in the car towing my bike. The tyres I have on would melt if I tried to ride down.

[andy mac]

I will also have to give Odlins a miss today. Last night I was fitting a smaller countershaft sprocket for the Cnut Hill expedition. Instead of a c/shaft nut it uses a internally splined retainer (washer) that slips over the shaft to a groove on the shaft, then rotated half a spline and bolted to sprocket. The retainer is worn & suspect. Fingers crossed I can get a replacement before the SI invasion.

[Underground]

I've just replaced mine with the sprockets so have a perfectly good one if you want me to send it up (pretty sure theyre interchangable)

[Paladin]

Nah, it's simple really. Over about 70, you're actualy going fast enough to get above the sand. You just skim across the surface and don't sink in. The secret is to sit right back on the seat, and hold the bars real lightly. The front waves all over the place, so it's all about managing the tank slap.

Great fun.

I'll give that a go after I grow some bigger balls mate!

(which might have to wait til the back is all healed up!)

;)

[NordieBoy]

I will also have to give Odlins a miss today. Last night I was fitting a smaller countershaft sprocket for the Cnut Hill expedition. Instead of a c/shaft nut it uses a internally splined retainer (washer) that slips over the shaft to a groove on the shaft, then rotated half a spline and bolted to sprocket. The retainer is worn & suspect. Fingers crossed I can get a replacement before the SI invasion.

Same on the DR's.
Quite a few use e-clips instead with no issues.

[marks]

Same on the DR's.
Quite a few use e-clips instead with no issues.

if you just use one of these its called a total e-clips

[bart]

I thought they were jesus clips.

Jesus.......................where did that go (as it flys across the the garage and lands amongst assorted crap you meant to tidy up months ago).

[marks]

I will also have to give Odlins a miss today. Last night I was fitting a smaller countershaft sprocket for the Cnut Hill expedition. Instead of a c/shaft nut it uses a internally splined retainer (washer) that slips over the shaft to a groove on the shaft, then rotated half a spline and bolted to sprocket. The retainer is worn & suspect. Fingers crossed I can get a replacement before the SI invasion.

Andy - were you planning to take the TA right up cnut hill?

[NordieBoy]

if you just use one of these its called a total e-clips

Padmei?
How the hell did you guess marks's'ss login?

[marks]

Padmei?
How the hell did you guess marks's'ss login?

gee you sure know how to insult me don't you

[NordieBoy]

gee you sure know how to insult me don't you

I heard you were thinking of buying a DR650 too.

[andy mac]

I will also have to give Odlins a miss today. Last night I was fitting a smaller countershaft sprocket for the Cnut Hill expedition. Instead of a c/shaft nut it uses a internally splined retainer (washer) that slips over the shaft to a groove on the shaft, then rotated half a spline and bolted to sprocket. The retainer is worn & suspect. Fingers crossed I can get a replacement before the SI invasion.

I've just crawled out of my sick bed this afternoon.

Nordie/Bart thanks for the heads up about e clips. Did a trial run and it was relatively easy to install with vice grips. And jesus they are springloaded and uncontrollable when you know it off the shaft. However the shaft groove is about 6mm wide - is it good practice to install 2 e clips side by side to take up the slack?
A google search found someone using RTV silicon to stick it to the socket to keep the e clip inplace. Also RTV on chain link clips has anyone tried this?

:2thumbsup Underground thanks I will take you up on your offer until I get a new clip & sprocets. Will send PM.

Marks my intention was to just photograph yours & Barts attempts on the top section of Cnut hill. Of course if you had easily traversed it without smashing your bikes and i was the lonely guy at the bottom :crybaby: i might have attempted it :nono:

[NordieBoy]

Nordie/Bart thanks for the heads up about e clips. Did a trial run and it was relatively easy to install with vice grips. And jesus they are springloaded and uncontrollable when you know it off the shaft. However the shaft groove is about 6mm wide - is it good practice to install 2 e clips side by side to take up the slack?

Bung another one on there. Can't hurt.

[marks]

Marks my intention was to just photograph yours & Barts attempts on the top section of Cnut hill. Of course if you had easily traversed it without smashing your bikes and i was the lonely guy at the bottom :crybaby: i might have attempted it :nono:

I could really see you just standing around and watching/recording the carnage - NOT

It would be very emotionally damaging to be stuck halfway up cnut hill on a light knobby equipped DT and have a heavy T/A idle past.

[Eddieb]

Apparently there is a ride round Cape Palliser lighthouse this weekend. Possibly being organised thought the bmw club but I'm not sure.

Would like to go round there, I think it would be fairly cruisy but would be scenic I think. Dunno how access is gained.

D'uh, just realised I'm having a blonde moment. I was thinking of the lighthouse out by eastbourne.

I think last weekend addled my brain.

[junkmanjoe]

is it just to the light house or futher around.
its quite nasty further in, just ask dave....

[Paladin]

It just occurred to me we have nothing planned for June!

Since several of us are skint/unemployed, & several have quite full-on job/financial commitments at the mo; do you guys fancy just using June weekends for a few day rides? Have a bit of a break from the long weekends away this month? It would also give the guys who can't get away for long weekends at the mo some opportunities to get all back together for some rides; Howie springs to mind for example!

(Then there's always the Mid Winter Madness Ride Clint is organisin for late July to get the next big long weekend away fix in!)

I still haven't been out to Castlepoint & i also reccied the gravel road out to Flat Point Rd/Glenburn Rd. There's Glendhu Rocks too.

Thoughts guys please!

[marks]

It just occurred to me we have nothing planned for June!

Since several of us are skint/unemployed, & several have quite full-on job/financial commitments at the mo; do you guys fancy just using June weekends for a few day rides? Have a bit of a break from the long weekends away this month? It would also give the guys who can't get away for long weekends at the mo some opportunities to get all back together for some rides; Howie springs to mind for example!

(Then there's always the Mid Winter Madness Ride Clint is organisin for late July to get the next big long weekend away fix in!)

I still haven't been out to Castlepoint & i also reccied the gravel road out to Flat Point Rd/Glenburn Rd. There's Glendhu Rocks too.

Thoughts guys please!

good thoughts young skywalker

I'm keen to do the mmmm and will need new tires and front brake pads before that so local rides will suit me fine during June early July. I also need to build up the brownie point store a bit....

I don't think Andy would be to pleased if we did anything too exciting while he cant join in - although perhaps his bike is in perfect condition to have a go at cnut hill?

[Box'a'bits]

good thoughts young skywalker

I don't think Andy would be to pleased if we did anything too exciting while he cant join in - although perhaps his bike is in perfect condition to have a go at cnut hill?

I'm sure he'd be keen for a run at Cnut, naked....:love:

[Paladin]

good thoughts young skywalker

I'm keen to do the mmmm and will need new tires and front brake pads before that so local rides will suit me fine during June early July. I also need to build up the brownie point store a bit....

I don't think Andy would be to pleased if we did anything too exciting while he cant join in - although perhaps his bike is in perfect condition to have a go at cnut hill?

And you had also mentioned over at Adv that you wanted to get the KLR back into Odlins at some point & I'd like to try the DR in there with good shape D606's on!

I can do Saturdays no problem as things stand at the mo, Sundays would take a bit more child care arranging.

[Paladin]

I'm sure he'd be keen for a run at Cnut, naked....:love:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Hey the T/A is lighter now, he should be able to scoot straight up Cnut Hill!

;)

(or drive off the edge!)

[andy mac]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Hey the T/A is lighter now, he should be able to scoot straight up Cnut Hill!

;)

(or drive off the edge!)

Hey, stop putting the boot in when the bike is down or I will run over you :2guns:

[Paladin]

Hey, stop putting the boot in when the bike is down or I will run over you :2guns:

Sorry dad!

;)

So how are you mate? Any injuries or did you escape anything serious?

:mellow:

[BMWST?]

I would be keen for some more rides to bring my self back to speed as it were.Some gravel roads ,plus a bit more stuff to see how i go,would like to have some prep for MMM.There is also a certain game (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=99167)to be attended to!

[marks]

can't do anything this weekend (have to go trail riding - sigh...)

how about a jaunt over the 'Rapa the following weekend.

Something crusiy like....

Over the hill and down the west side of Lake Ferry and around to the Pub for a drink.
Along the beach to Whangaimoana
Up to Toppy's for lunch
Admirals Range after lunch (or Sutherlands Hut)
drink at the Gladstone

just a thought

[Paladin]

can't do anything this weekend (have to go trail riding - sigh...)

how about a jaunt over the 'Rapa the following weekend.

Something crusiy like....

Over the hill and down the west side of Lake Ferry and around to the Pub for a drink.
Along the beach to Whangaimoana
Up to Toppy's for lunch
Admirals Range after lunch (or Sutherlands Hut)
drink at the Gladstone

just a thought

I'm up for a 'Rapa jaunt if we can do it on the Saturday(6th June)!

:niceone:

p.s. I'm plannin to go for a ride this coming Monday(Queens Birthday) if anyone fancies a blat somewhere - might head up towards Castlepoint via back roads with maybe a side trip or two down some other gravel(Glenburgh/Flat Point)! Happy to have company!

[junkmanjoe]

give us a yell cuzzy ill be buming around somewhere.
a tootle out to to the coast be a goer.
may be best to miss out flatpoint gravel be very busy with long weekend.

take ya out through pac spur through to castle and a blat down the beach aye..

[Paladin]

give us a yell cuzzy ill be buming around somewhere.
a tootle out to to the coast be a goer.
may be best to miss out flatpoint gravel be very busy with long weekend.

take ya out through pac spur through to castle and a blat down the beach aye..

That's a deal bro! Monday it is then!

:Punk:

[Paladin]

That's a deal bro! Monday it is then!

:Punk:

Altho the forecast is shite - sleet???? YUK!!

I'll be gagging for a ride tho, so will probs HAVE TO tough it out and head for the 'Rapa!

[junkmanjoe]

im not rideing if its wet cant be foked...

[marks]

im not rideing if its wet cant be foked...

pussy.....

[junkmanjoe]

lets see you ride in the rain.
you cant handle a big up ur ass......:shit:

[Eddieb]

pussy.....

Says the man?/boy who went home from the KCR on day 2 cause it was a bit damp.

[marks]

lets see you ride in the rain.

piss off - you know I don't do rain :no: - I ride a KLR


you cant handle a big up ur ass......:shit:

I try and leave this for DR riders who seem to enjoy this sort of behavior :yes:

[junkmanjoe]

run while you can little klr man....:devil2: DR,s coming to get you in your sleep..................:devil2:

[marks]

Says the man?/boy who went home from the KCR on day 2 cause it was a bit damp.

a bit damp AND COLD

it was almost muddy on the old Whanga Rd

wtf would you know??????

[Paladin]

im not rideing if its wet cant be foked...

So...... you won't be goin on the MMMMM after all then as it rains on that one every year Clint says!

HTFU, you don't ride a KLR!

;)

[junkmanjoe]

is that on this weekend, i dont think so....silly man..:stupid:

[Howie]

Altho the forecast is shite - sleet???? YUK!!

I'll be gagging for a ride tho, so will probs HAVE TO tough it out and head for the 'Rapa!


im not rideing if its wet cant be foked...

looks like rain might be the easy bit, Metservice have warnings up for snow, http://www.metservice.co.nz/public/weatherWarnings/warningMap.html Not sure what I'm up to this weekend, I have to finish off a service on the bike before I go for a ride.

but a little bit of rain or snow isn't a worry for this KLR rider :shifty:

[BMWST?]

looks like rain might be the easy bit, Metservice have warnings up for snow, http://www.metservice.co.nz/public/weatherWarnings/warningMap.html Not sure what I'm up to this weekend, I have to finish off a service on the bike before I go for a ride.

but a little bit of rain or snow isn't a worry for this KLR rider :shifty:

to save the link

WELLINGTON WAIRARAPA
Strong, bitterly cold southerlies expected to spread north early
Sunday morning. In the 24 hours from about 8am Sunday expect
10 to 20cm of snow above 300 metres and lighter falls down to about
200
metres on the hills.

200 metres...got a heater eddieB?.A mate is at the top of Miromiro road,he reckons he is 199M,top of the Taka's is 555M

[Paladin]

is that on this weekend, i dont think so....silly man..:stupid:

No its not!
:girlfight:
;)


looks like rain might be the easy bit, Metservice have warnings up for snow, http://www.metservice.co.nz/public/weatherWarnings/warningMap.html Not sure what I'm up to this weekend, I have to finish off a service on the bike before I go for a ride.

but a little bit of rain or snow isn't a worry for this KLR rider :shifty:

I'd best have a chat with you Sunday sometime mate!
:2thumbsup

[Eddieb]

to save the link

WELLINGTON WAIRARAPA
Strong, bitterly cold southerlies expected to spread north early
Sunday morning. In the 24 hours from about 8am Sunday expect
10 to 20cm of snow above 300 metres and lighter falls down to about
200
metres on the hills.

200 metres...got a heater eddieB?.A mate is at the top of Miromiro road,he reckons he is 199M,top of the Taka's is 555M

:) I'm on call for work & there's no way I'm getting out for a ride this weekend. The phone started ringing at 7:20am this morning and is currently doing it's best to give me a brain tumour.

I seem to be just below the cold line on the hill, frosts stop 300m further up the hill, as does any low cloud.

[junkmanjoe]

that new ph set up all go eddie.

was talking to dave other night on land line, and we got cut off 2 times.

[Paladin]

that new ph set up all go eddie.

was talking to dave other night on land line, and we got cut off 2 times.

Yeah that was very weird, everytime I tried to call you back it said phone system was overloaded - say what?????

:shit:

[marks]

well while you lot have been dicking around on internet forums I've been productive.

Gave the klr a major wash
new oil and filter
clean and reoil air filter
adjust dohickey
adjust and lube chain
tighten a few misc nuts and bolts

tires are getting marginal and front pads a bit thin but all ready for the next ride :yes:

[Howie]

well while you lot have been dicking around on internet forums I've been productive.

Gave the klr a major wash
new oil and filter
clean and reoil air filter
adjust dohickey
adjust and lube chain
tighten a few misc nuts and bolts

tires are getting marginal and front pads a bit thin but all ready for the next ride :yes:

that sounds a bit like what I have planned for tomorrow, plus changing my spark plug, checking valve clearance's, and change of fork oil.

[marks]

that sounds a bit like what I have planned for tomorrow, plus changing my spark plug, checking valve clearance's, and change of fork oil.

how did it all go?

whats involved in changing the fork oil and what did you use?

[Eddieb]

how did it all go?

whats involved in changing the fork oil and what did you use?

Changing the fork oil to something more suitable if it isn't already is probably the 2nd cheapest bang for buck performance upgrade a rider can do after fitting an appropriately sized front sprocket.

I did the PD when I got it and it made a world of difference, I do it to most of my bikes.

Fitting new front springs is probably 3rd, and is an option I'm currently considering.

[Underground]

Changing the fork oil to something more suitable if it isn't already is probably the 2nd cheapest bang for buck performance upgrade a rider can do after fitting an appropriately sized front sprocket.

I did the PD when I got it and it made a world of difference, I do it to most of my bikes.

Fitting new front springs is probably 3rd, and is an option I'm currently considering.

I assume you have already done the front sprocket then ? :rolleyes:

[Eddieb]

I assume you have already done the front sprocket then ? :rolleyes:

Fortunately 1st gear and flywheel weight is something Mr BMW got very right otherwise I'd be well stuffed.

[marks]

you know - I don't think I can last 2 months till the mmmm without an over-nighter :no:

would anyone be interested in a modified 'Barts Loop' - ride around the Ruahines - including Takapari and Gentle Annie but maybe heading out to the east coast for the loop back? - got to include Waitahora Rd and Towai Rd :yes:

maybe towards the end of the month (27th/28th?)

[Paladin]

you know - I don't think I can last 2 months till the mmmm without an over-nighter :no:

would anyone be interested in a modified 'Barts Loop' - ride around the Ruahines - including Takapari and Gentle Annie but maybe heading out to the east coast for the loop back? - got to include Waitahora Rd and Towai Rd :yes:

maybe towards the end of the month (27th/28th?)

Finances allowing, I'd be interested Mark! That's enough notice for me to organise child care for the Sunday afternoon too.

:2thumbsup

[bart]

Snow up Takapari :cold::cold::cold::cold::cold::cold::cold::cold::c old::cold:

I'm in.....

edit: actually......I'd better run it past the missus first. Low on browny points again after the south island job.

[marks]

actually......I'd better run it past the missus first. Low on browny points again after the south island job.

I suppose I had better ask permission as well :shutup:
although I'll take her to the movies first :shifty:

[bart]

I suppose I had better ask permission as well :shutup:
although I'll take her to the movies first :shifty:

Movies....................you get off cheap :laugh:

[BMWST?]

you know - I don't think I can last 2 months till the mmmm without an over-nighter :no:

would anyone be interested in a modified 'Barts Loop' - ride around the Ruahines - including Takapari and Gentle Annie but maybe heading out to the east coast for the loop back? - got to include Waitahora Rd and Towai Rd :yes:

maybe towards the end of the month (27th/28th?)

tracks or roads?

[marks]

tracks or roads?

only Takapari Rd is a mild 4wd track - which is a dead end end anyway

the rest is all easy peasy gravel

[Pampera]

you know - I don't think I can last 2 months till the mmmm without an over-nighter :no:

would anyone be interested in a modified 'Barts Loop' - ride around the Ruahines - including Takapari and Gentle Annie but maybe heading out to the east coast for the loop back? - got to include Waitahora Rd and Towai Rd :yes:

maybe towards the end of the month (27th/28th?)


Yes, I could reluctantly force myself along on this........
Like the sound of gravel roads = Dakar = comfortable seat, fairing and heated grips.

Michael

[BMWST?]

sounds like one for me then....

[bart]

Leave pass sorted (something's up..............it was way too easy).

[Howie]

how did it all go?

whats involved in changing the fork oil and what did you use?

I am going to use 10 weight fork oil, which is what the clymer manual says is the normal for the earlier model KLR's, On mind it is relativly easy to do, Just remove the drain screws at the bottom of the forkleg, drain the oil, remove front wheel, remove fork cap, pull spring out, replace drain screw, full compressed fork leg to correct level, reassemble. Although I haven't done mine yet, and I'll probably remove the fork legs, as I'm going to re-grease my steering head bearings as well. Thats because I stuffed the orginal ones in about 15,000km.



Fitting new front springs is probably 3rd, and is an option I'm currently considering.

Yep I'm thinking about doing new fork springs for mine as well, they can make a great improvement.

[jezzaNZ]

Anyone riding this weekend? Getting the DT's Jez

[Paladin]

Anyone riding this weekend? Getting the DT's Jez

I'm free Saturday if you and/or anyone else fancies a ride - likewise i am seriously gettin withdrawals after the Invasion ride! Weather forecast currently looks better in the 'Rapa than Welly or kapiti for Saturday!

[junkmanjoe]

if weather is ok at weekend can do the matakona pacspur loop.
or a casual trip in to southerland hutt.

or a wip up the pilon track up the tuckers.

ill be keen for eather.

[jezzaNZ]

Rapa could be woth a look Dave.....a cruz and coffee sound good.

[Paladin]

if weather is ok at weekend can do the matakona pacspur loop.
or a casual trip in to southerland hutt.

or a wip up the pilon track up the tuckers.

ill be keen for eather.


Rapa could be woth a look Dave.....a cruz and coffee sound good.


You're on!

My mate Ben will prolly join us on his Dakar too.

:woohoo:

[junkmanjoe]

name ya day mate.
and pic your road.

im not to busy at the moment.

[marks]

I will try and join but have yet to determine my "true brownie points level" as opposed to my "apparent brownie points level"

[Paladin]

name ya day mate.
and pic your road.

im not to busy at the moment.

Ben & I are goin Saturday, Jezza hasn't said no to that, so looks like Saturday mate!

:niceone:

Meet at Toppy's at 9.45am sound good? Quick coffee & perv, & then hit the gravel! ;)

This would give us a DEPARTURE from Rimutaka Caltex in U. Hutt for the Welly/Kapiti guys of 9am.

If we do that, what do we fancy for the route?

[jezzaNZ]

Very keen for that pending I get my clutch problem sorted by then, I am going to bleed it and replace the fluid as it was getting pretty rough by the time I got home from the safari training ride down south a while back.
Hope it is just a fluid issue and nothing more serious:doh:

Just need to get a hold of some fluid ASAP. Will keep you posted. Jez

[cooneyr]

Very keen for that pending I get my clutch problem sorted by then, I am going to bleed it and replace the fluid as it was getting pretty rough by the time I got home from the safari training ride down south a while back.
Hope it is just a fluid issue and nothing more serious:doh:

Just need to get a hold of some fluid ASAP. Will keep you posted. Jez

Hopefully it is just a fluid problem but you might want to look at the Clutch Slave Cylinder paragraph on this <a href="http://www.ktm950.info/how/ktm_950_issues.html">page</a> if that doesn't work.

Cheers R

[jezzaNZ]

Hey Ryan, have changed the fluid as it was black and it is better but it might be worth a look as I think it could operate better still. Jez

[junkmanjoe]

you got a crash box there jezza

[jezzaNZ]

feels like it Joe.....should be ok for the weekend but might replace the slave cylender and check for wear of the push rod.....not a major hopefully.

However the weather looks a bit dodgy for Sat.....:angry:

[junkmanjoe]

to onist with you it looks shit mate.

are you working at moment or just hanging out.

[jezzaNZ]

:yes:Working but might be out of a job in a couple of weeks as my project is finished.....looking at moving to Melbourne soon....a lot more opportunity and some good riding also....:yes:

[junkmanjoe]

yea i hear ya there.
you will have to leave that sweet bike in my shed.

i look after it for ya.

i have sent a few CV's to the red lands as well mate.

not much here aye.

JMJ

[cooneyr]

yea i hear ya there.
you will have to leave that sweet bike in my shed.

i look after it for ya....

You might have a fight on your hands JMJ!

[junkmanjoe]

just hit me to hard i damage easy.....:eek:

[jezzaNZ]

Dave, can I suggest we move the start time forward 1 hr to 10am at Caltex so as to effect a resonable sleep-in and provide scope to invoke the out clause?:mobile: Jez

[marks]

well my brownie point level appears fine but my throat isn't so I wont be there tomorrow

so all you hard men can drink latte's at Toppy's without me :cry:

[junkmanjoe]

chaps

it looks like a dozer has been up the pylon track.

so if ya up to it may be worth looking in to.

so whats the go meet at tittys what time.

[Paladin]

Dave, can I suggest we move the start time forward 1 hr to 10am at Caltex so as to effect a resonable sleep-in and provide scope to invoke the out clause?:mobile: Jez

What????? You old fart! ;)

Nah thats cool by me, I'll go with the flow mate, 10am departure from Caltex fine by me (I'll be there 9.45 ish!) - we can always have early lunch at Toppy's!!!!!!



well my brownie point level appears fine but my throat isn't so I wont be there tomorrow

so all you hard men can drink latte's at Toppy's without me :cry:

That sucks mate! :( Hope you feel better soon!

(I have a shit cold but am sufferin adv withdrawals so bad I'm goin anyway even if it rains even tho I probably shouldn't, sod the weather & the cold, I need to be out on my bike in the country for my sanity!)

Mark, there's always next Saturday for "June: Perving Month At Toppys, Part Two"!
;)

[Paladin]

chaps

it looks like a dozer has been up the pylon track.

so if ya up to it may be worth looking in to.

so whats the go meet at tittys what time.

10.45am at Cleavage Central for coffee/brunch/early lunch - old man Jezza needs his beauty sleep aye! ;)

p.s. I won't be goin up the pylon track, can't be arsed to do the trip down for the sake of 2 mins ride on the ridge line!

[junkmanjoe]

pussy...........

what ya want to do after stiffys.

[Paladin]

pussy...........

what ya want to do after stiffys.

Well my mate Ben is comin on his Dakar & the only place he's been in the 'Rapa on adv bike is White Rock; so anything other than that I suggest! We're gettin a late start but we should have time for Sutherlands Hut easy or we could head north for a longer ride towards Riversdale - do Summer Hill & Homewood on way there OR detour out to Flat Point on that gravel. I haven't been out to Glendhu Rock so have no idea how much has been sealed on that road. I'm easy mate! Ben will probs be keen to give the Dakar a try offroad as its a fairly newbike for him, which Sutherlands would take care of.

See who shows up at Caltex & Toppys and take a poll at Toppys over coffee! Have a relaxed not over organised chilled out day???
:niceone:

[junkmanjoe]

ok i guess i c u at hooters then

an i will bring my camera...... zoooommm innn nice...:eek:

[Paladin]

ok i guess i c u at hooters then

an i will bring my camera...... zoooommm innn nice...:eek:
Yeah tis about time someone got a proper foto of u kno wot!

;)

[Box'a'bits]

ok i guess i c u at hooters then

an i will bring my camera...... zoooommm innn nice...:eek:

So if I was to let you know that she won't be working Saturday, would that spoil the whole day for you???

Steve

[Paladin]

So if I was to let you know that she won't be working Saturday, would that spoil the whole day for you???

Steve

Nah, Saturday is all about the ride wiv mates!

:msn-wink:

Honest gov!

:devil2:

[Box'a'bits]

Just shitting you Dave. I've no idea if she is working or not. But seems that for some of you, the google is worth more than the Ride. :third:

[Eddieb]

It's a shame Sutherlands exit anywhere else besides Cnut hill.

It would be an even cooler ride if it had an exit that was big bike friendly.

[Paladin]

Just shitting you Dave. I've no idea if she is working or not. But seems that for some of you, the google is worth more than the Ride. :third:

Err no, its just a fringe benefit!

:msn-wink:

No, honestly! I AM seriously sufferin adv ride withdrawals, can't wait to be out in the 'Rapa on me bike wiv some mates!

:first:

[Paladin]

It's a shame Sutherlands exit anywhere else besides Cnut hill.

It would be an even cooler ride if it had an exit that was big bike friendly.

For damn sure!

:doh:

[bart]

I was waiting for someone to mention Cnut. You guys gunna have a go? Huh.......go on.......huh...........have a go..............I know you wanna.................

[bart]

I flew over it yesterday (at about 20000 feet). It didn't look that steep. You'll piss up it............ Go on.............. Dare ya.

[junkmanjoe]

what the fuck u doing in a aeroplane....

[bart]

what the fuck u doing in a aeroplane....

Work meeting in Christchurch. :sleep::sleep::sleep::sleep::sleep::sleep::sleep:: sleep::sleep::sleep:

[junkmanjoe]

did your plane fall in the ocean or sumthing silly like that

[jezzaNZ]

Ummmmmmmmm........

[jezzaNZ]

yeah i'll be there.........10 sharpish.....

[jezzaNZ]

Sorry guys not enough quality sleep last night so I will have to bail.....might do something tomorrow......enjoy the ride. Jez

[Paladin]

Well I'm still going!

:niceone:

[junkmanjoe]

not sure if ill make it dave.

if im there im there.

if not i couldnt afford gas...........:doh:

but your wellcome to call here later if you like.

[Paladin]

not sure if ill make it dave.

if im there im there.

if not i couldnt afford gas...........:doh:

but your wellcome to call here later if you like.

OK mate!

Maybe sees ya later on. If I end up out on my own, will definitely call in after doin a loop somewhere!

[Quasi]

ok i guess i c u at hooters then

an i will bring my camera...... zoooommm innn nice...:eek:

Hahaha - Hooters Cafe - ya bunch of old letches:spanking: Were you the group I saw sitting outside there about 1pm? Someone is gonna have to tell that poor wee lass her hanging cleavage getting you guys all hot and bothered:msn-wink: Was a great day for a ride tho.

[junkmanjoe]

did dave leave a drool puddle on the footpath...
most times hes triping over his tongue just trying to get in the door......:bleh:

[Pampera]

Met up with Dave, and then Ben, at Caltex pretty much dead on ten. I am afflicted with the same head cold as Dave and Mark. Mine has just moved on from the "warm liquid gooey phase". Taking this into account I took the R100RS rather than an "adventure" bike, to keep as warm as possible.

What a cracker day, cold but still and sunny. After a spin across the Hill road we had an enjoyable brunch outside in the sun at Toppy's, complete with attention from the regular serving staff, before parting company at about midday. The adventurous ones heading for Sutherland's Hut and me for Wellington. The Southerly has only just arrived here and so far no action apart from some clouds and bit of a breeze.

We will wait for Dave to report in...........

Michael

[Paladin]

Great to see you Michael - that Beemer is sure in mint condition!

After a casual pitstop at Cleavage Central, Ben & I headed for Sutherland's Hut for Ben's first visit there and his first proper offroad adv ride on his new Dakar!

On the way in the grader had stripped the gravel bare so we zooooooomed up that bit. When we got to the start of the track proper the cold southerly could already be felt - figured by the time we got out it was gonna be :cold: (and it was LOL!).

The puddles were deep, that yellow clay shit was slippery as snot and three of the five river crossings were DEEP with all the wet weather having cut the rivers into a deep V shape and big boulders all over the shop! One of the crossings we had to venture 10 yards up stream for a new crossing and then edge the bikes thru a boulder bank back to the main track! The track in general is getting pretty rugged now - sure different to goin in there in summer!
:crazy:

One exit we both got some nice front wheel pop up as the exit had gotten quite a bit steeper than usual! Good fun tho!

Made it to the Hut with no major offs altho Ben had a little sly slide off on the wet grass behind my back! ;) Saw a bloke & his dog and a gun headed up Cnut Hill on a quad - wished him luck and NO I wasn't tempted at all! By the time we hit the Hut we were pretty hot & sweaty - it was hard work in there today!

On the return things got a little more interesting! I made the fateful mistake of saying:
"No major offs so far!"

First we saw some trampers by one crossing and then I proceeded to get my back wheel sliding on the far bank exit and dropped the DR in the drink in front of them all!
:Oops:

Then we came to that crossing where we had to go further upstream thru the boulder bank. For some reason it seemed trickier on the return = DR in drink a second time!

:gob:

Even so the river crossings WERE fun and certainly gave a sense of achievement! And that was my undoing - thought we were done with the hard bit - err no we weren't! On the climb up through the clay sections got the DR up on a narrow wet section a tyre width wide and , err, you guessed it, DR slid off and I dropped it for a 3rd time.....grrrr!

Result - another bent riser bolt, the RHS this time(!), or maybe its the bars! Not major tho!

Ben did great, no major offs or even drops like I had! Once out we felt the full force of the southerly, few drops of rain as we headed to Martinborough for a refuel at Toppys(of course!). The grader had re-gravelled the road out so that was a bit more fun - few slidey moments!

We both had freezin cold wet feet and it pissed down on the Takas too but was a good day and great fun!

:woohoo:

[junkmanjoe]

at least you got home ok mate.

yes it can get messy in there in winter time.

any new dents, did ya get wet balls.....:oi-grr:

[Paladin]

at least you got home ok mate.

yes it can get messy in there in winter time.

any new dents, did ya get wet balls.....:oi-grr:

STILL no dents in the tank even tho one drop in the river was straight onto boulders!

:eek5:

One shredded Short Way Round sticker on the RHS and one bent Riser Bolt(I hope its that & not the bars!)

Oh i nearly forgot..... my front brake lever now has a nice curly shape to the end of it - weird it just bent round but didn't snap - Bart is defo right about those Acerbis handgurads - bloody useless when you really need em - they just spin round & your levers take a big hit!!!!

[Aslan]

good on ya Dave for attacking Sutherlands in such conditions - sounds as though it's become a lot more challenging - ciao Aslan :woohoo:

[Benjah]

My nice shiny Dakar is now the color of mud..

[gav24]

Hi all,
New adventure rider here. Done heaps of VMX since arriving in NZ 3 years ago but criminally only used my DR650 to get to work and back for the last 18months, until last monday! went into the karapoti track from the akatarawa road entrance to the mungys and rode through to the pram side then home to Waikanae. Passed through snow and 4 rivers with my new biker mate on his KLR250. Both on road tyres(trail wings)- fun on the wet clay! we didnt even lower the pressures - Dumb! but fun! No spills though - more luck than judgement I think.
Anyway, will keep checking the forum now and meet up to see the apparently excellent views at Toppys! and head out for a ride with you guys.
Shame I only just spotted this now as didnt do much today and a ride would have been sweet!
Laters

[junkmanjoe]

My nice shiny Dakar is now the color of mud..

that ride in to the hut is normaly a easy trip.

with recent weather id say there been a couple floods in there, up set the river crossings a bit.

its not a place ya want to get stuck in if the weather turns on ya.

which is why i said to dave you chaps better get a rattle on if ya going in there.

hope ya enjoyed your self and no damage to ya bike.

JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

Hi Ya Gav24.

theres a few easyer adventures that can be undertaken with no fuss.

pylon track is a trip.

plenty to do in southerlands...i:e cnut hill is yet to be dealt to in the near future.
if your mx man, we just may need ya skills for that day.:crazy:

any how.
welcome and enjoy.

JMJ

[Benjah]

It was brutally awesome. Some hairy moments but they just added to the feel alive flavour. Had to christen the Dakar sooner or later and Dave's DR:niceone: submarine antics were worth the price of admission alone

[bart]

Good on ya guys. I'll have to get back down there soon for another look-see at that hill. Oh, and Toppy's.

[bart]

You may be able to straighten your lever in the vice, if you're real careful. I've given up worrying about my levers. Broken that many that I leave them as 2 finger jobs now.

[gav24]

Sweet photos Junkmanjoe!
cant wait to get my DR muddy again now!
Next weekend?

[Paladin]

It was brutally awesome. Some hairy moments but they just added to the feel alive flavour. Had to christen the Dakar sooner or later and Dave's DR:niceone: submarine antics were worth the price of admission alone

Yeah well done mate, the Dakar is well and truly christened and you are now well and truly out there adv riding!!!!

:2thumbsup

I had a blast out there with you today - will look forward to the next time! Your offroad skills are better than mine mate! And once you've done a few of these gnarly tracks I reckon you'll be brimming with confidence in your Dakar, altho after today you should be already!

:woohoo:

[Paladin]

You may be able to straighten your lever in the vice, if you're real careful. I've given up worrying about my levers. Broken that many that I leave them as 2 finger jobs now.

Don't know if I'll bother straightening it, kinda funky lookin all curled up on the end aye!

:whistle:

Might pack a couple of spare levers in the tool kit tho!

;)

You would have had fun in there today Bart!

[Paladin]

My nice shiny Dakar is now the color of mud..

Good it looks used now mate! ;)


Hi all,
New adventure rider here. .......
Anyway, will keep checking the forum now and meet up to see the apparently excellent views at Toppys! and head out for a ride with you guys.
Shame I only just spotted this now as didnt do much today and a ride would have been sweet!
Laters

Welcome to KB Adv/DS forum both of you !!!!

:2thumbsup

(About time you posted on here Ben! ;) )

[Pampera]

Sure am glad I let you guys talk me out of taking the R100RS in there!
It just isn't a ride for you Dave, unless you eat some dirt - literally!
Still not raining in Wellington, yet.
Michael

[junkmanjoe]

Sweet photos Junkmanjoe!
cant wait to get my DR muddy again now!
Next weekend?

if ya interested in a quite tootle up the pylon track.
sure we can sort sumthing out there for ya.

any other takers.

next sat or sun.

[Woodman]

Don't know if I'll bother straightening it, kinda funky lookin all curled up on the end aye!

:whistle:

Might pack a couple of spare levers in the tool kit tho!

;)

You would have had fun in there today Bart!

Cable tie a broken clutch and brake lever somewhere obscure on your bike then they are always there if you need them.

[marks]

if ya interested in a quite tootle up the pylon track.
sure we can sort sumthing out there for ya.

any other takers.

next sat or sun.

if it fits in with a family get together I'm keen next weekend

and Welcome Benjah and Gav24 - look forward to seeing you both at some upcoming rides