Wellington Rideouts - Where next?

[Paladin]

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

I should have known you'd have that covered mate! ;)

Thx for the good suggestion!

:niceone:

[gav24]

Next sunday would be sweet! Saturday is family day, but could do the afternoon if that suits better.
Should be 2 of us, so will keep an eye on this thread to see who, where when etc.

[junkmanjoe]

okies i have another thread i pop it on there wairarapa rides. will also post it here as well.

Chaps/ noobys come one come all. skill building ride. sunday afternoon 14/6/09

a casual trip up the pylon track at bottom of featherston side of the tuckers, just up from double bridges, for them not in the know.

there is a couple extra tracks in the aera that i feel we should look in to while we are there as well.

this ride mostly for noobys to join in for a light days fun on two wheels.

so bring ya happy face and we take it from there.

meet at concret blocks aprox 11.am
start time can be changed depending on riders needs.

but not to late..........it gets cold quick in the evenings....

JMJ

[Benjah]

Sounds like a plan. I'm Keen

[junkmanjoe]

bring dave too.
you can do it dave....we got to get that tank dented some how...:bleh:

[junkmanjoe]

second option for ride would be.

start gladstone pub. cupper if you wish.
then a trip over summer hill. on to toppys for cupper and tittys..i mean pie..not hair pie eather......:spanking:

[Paladin]

bring dave too.
you can do it dave....we got to get that tank dented some how...:bleh:

If it's Sunday, i have to see about sortin child care, but Saturday is fine as I'm currently in a kiddie free zone every Saturday! See which day the majority want & if its Sunday I'll do my best to sort child care and will come along, particularly if we start early & do something else after the pylon track, but not finish too late; its bloody freezin when the sun goes down now!

[junkmanjoe]

we can do the pylon track in morn and summer hill in afternoon.

there should be time for both.

[gav24]

Keen for both am and pm! Cuppas and titty's! Sunday only though.
just say when and where to meet, as a newbie I need more than "concrete blocks" and address of pub/toppy's would be good too.
Will hopefully be bringing a mate, Paul, on his KLR250 as well - he's real fresh to bikes and adv riding, but he made it over the mungy's on trail wings in the snow and rain last weekend so he'll be fine!

[junkmanjoe]

okies.

pylon track is all metal base.

will keep an eye on the weather over the week.

will pm you with detail later in week.

okies.

JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

okies i have another thread i pop it on there wairarapa rides. will also post it here as well.

Chaps/ noobys come one come all. skill building ride. sunday afternoon 14/6/09

a casual trip up the pylon track at bottom of featherston side of the tuckers, just up from double bridges, for them not in the know.

there is a couple extra tracks in the aera that i feel we should look in to while we are there as well.

this ride mostly for noobys to join in for a light days fun on two wheels.

so bring ya happy face and we take it from there.

meet at concret blocks aprox 11.am
start time can be changed depending on riders needs.

but not to late..........it gets cold quick in the evenings....

JMJ

if some riders dont want to go up pylon track in the morning, leave welly a bit later and meet us in featherston.
ill take riders up for a looky and meet up later.

[denefoster]

okies i have another thread i pop it on there wairarapa rides. will also post it here as well.

Chaps/ noobys come one come all. skill building ride. sunday afternoon 14/6/09

a casual trip up the pylon track at bottom of featherston side of the tuckers, just up from double bridges, for them not in the know.

there is a couple extra tracks in the aera that i feel we should look in to while we are there as well.

this ride mostly for noobys to join in for a light days fun on two wheels.

so bring ya happy face and we take it from there.

meet at concret blocks aprox 11.am
start time can be changed depending on riders needs.

but not to late..........it gets cold quick in the evenings....

JMJ

I'll be there.. assuming I can drag my lazy ass out of bed early enough. If anyone else is headed out from Wellington let me know and we can gang up on the way out.

[junkmanjoe]

id say the gang will meet at the last caltex i think on the way out of upperhutt.
paladin will sort out the meet time and where.
just keep an eye on this thread.
weather is looking ok so far.
great to meet you.

[denefoster]

great to meet you.

Almost ! But you will soon, as long as it doesn't rain.. I'm a big nana on other people's bike (my partners). Mine, I'd go out when it rained on purpose, easier to play super moto racer ;p

[junkmanjoe]

it be ok mate.
daves going to meet all welly riders at upper hutt caltex
sunday morn, time to be sorted and will be depend on rain.

[Paladin]

it be ok mate.
daves going to meet all welly riders at upper hutt caltex
sunday morn, time to be sorted and will be depend on rain.

Yep, I have kiddie care sorted so I'm a Go for Sunday(for the morning at least).
Welly/Hutt/Kapiti guys, we will meet at the Rimutaka Caltex - this is the Caltex on north side of Upper Hutt, just south of the Akatarawa Road turning that goes to Waikenae.

At the moment Joe has 11am meet up at the Pylon Track scheduled, which would mean depart the Rimutaka Caltex by 10.40am at latest.

If you guys are fancying heading off for a gravel road loop in the 'Rapa after the pylon track, I'd recommend we bring the start time forward maybe an hour to enable this comfortably and not get back home too late in the afternoon when its gettin friggin cold! I personally have got to be back in Eastbourne for 15.45 anyway, but if most want to stay with 10.40am departure from the Caltex, that's fine by me, I can cut out early at some point if need be no worries - I'll go with the flow!

Joe & the rest of you, what do you think about the start time, anyone up for heading out a bit earlier?

[junkmanjoe]

if welly riders want to start early thsts fine buy me.
you chaps sort it out at your end .

[Paladin]

if welly riders want to start early thsts fine buy me.
you chaps sort it out at your end .

Thx Joe! C'mon then you Welly/Hutt/Kapiti guys...... do you wanna start a bit earlier on Sunday, ie maybe 10am at Pylon track rather than 11am?

[Eddieb]

There is a chance I could be out on sunday, pending whether I've got any sleep between now and then, and the weather.
I'm not particularly interested in doing the pylon track though so may have to make my own way somewhere.

[marks]

I can't do Sunday but am still keen on doing something on Saturday - provided it isnt pissing down

[junkmanjoe]

There is a chance I could be out on sunday, pending whether I've got any sleep between now and then, and the weather.
I'm not particularly interested in doing the pylon track though so may have to make my own way somewhere.

we going to go through summer hill as well eddie.
so could join in later on if you wished.
i could call you from the top. only take ya 35mins to get to featherston.
is an option mate.

[Eddieb]

we going to go through summer hill as well eddie.
so could join in later on if you wished.
i could call you from the top. only take ya 35mins to get to featherston.
is an option mate.

hmmmm..... sutherlands........

What are these side tracks you mentioned?

[junkmanjoe]

oh there up the pylon track.
there is another track just past the blocks that goes up the hill before the track we know.

i dont think southerlands would be a good idea on the PD mate.
we can ziz zag our way from featherston up to gladstone
pub for a cupper. then go through summer hill in to martinbrough.

that way you guys are closer to you road home.

looks like light possable showers sunday.

im good to ride.

[marks]

oh there up the pylon track.
there is another track just past the blocks that goes up the hill before the track we know.

been there done that - dead ends at a pylon

[Eddieb]

i dont think southerlands would be a good idea on the PD mate.
we can ziz zag our way from featherston up to gladstone
pub for a cupper. then go through summer hill in to martinbrough.


Wonder if it's any worse than Orongorongo.

[marks]

Wonder if it's any worse than Orongorongo.

if you to Sutherland's on Saturday I'll bring a camers

[junkmanjoe]

if you to Sutherland's on Saturday I'll bring a camers

well we are rideing sunday.

[junkmanjoe]

Wonder if it's any worse than Orongorongo.

can go in there inseted of summer hill if you reaily want to....:yes:.:yes:..:yes:..:yes:
ill take the lads up the pylon track first thing on sun morn.
wont take long to go up and back down again.
:scooter:

[junkmanjoe]

been there done that - dead ends at a pylon

just because you have done it, others havent.

how many times you been in to sutherlands hut.

thats a dead end as well...

[pampa]

just because you have done it, others havent.

how many times you been in to sutherlands hut.

thats a dead end as well...

I havent! :yawn:

Have done the Sutherlands 3/4 times, dropped the bike every single time at least once. No pics tho so I guess I acutally didn't drop it and just imagining things cause I don't have time to ride

[gav24]

Hi, I'll be at caltex then near the akatarua road entrance at 10.30 ish on sunday morning. Possibly bringing a mate. Both on trailwing tyres - will that be a huge issue for any of the tracks you got planned? We did the karapoti track a few weeks ago with out too many issues - but not ideal rubber for really muddy stuff!

For a new rider with you guys, stop giving me so many choices:sweatdrop:yes:

Might need the watrproofs and polyprops for sunday:cold:

[BMWST?]

i will have a go.if its raining tho ...not.Looking forward to the summerhill tho

[junkmanjoe]

Hi, I'll be at caltex then near the akatarua road entrance at 10.30 ish on sunday morning. Possibly bringing a mate. Both on trailwing tyres - will that be a huge issue for any of the tracks you got planned? We did the karapoti track a few weeks ago with out too many issues - but not ideal rubber for really muddy stuff!

For a new rider with you guys, stop giving me so many choices:sweatdrop:yes:

Might need the watrproofs and polyprops for sunday:cold:


mate dont worry.
if you guys dont want to go up. have a look at pylon track and you can make the decision.
we can do summer hill, its a great gravel road. good twisty bits and fast strights.

one my fav roads.
ive been in the southerlands hut a few times on trail wings.
we see how and what the day brings.

okies.

[junkmanjoe]

i will have a go.if its raining tho ...not.Looking forward to the summerhill tho

whys that. its a gravel road.
no probs up there.

[BMWST?]

whys that. its a gravel road.
no probs up there.

i possibly got you confused
what i mean is...NOT if its wet.........summerhill sounds GOOD

[junkmanjoe]

arrr me sorry. me no read vary good aye, sorry thank you very much.

you and eddie should come so then we can have a PD drag race.....

[BMWST?]

arrr me sorry. me no read vary good aye, sorry thank you very much.

you and eddie should come so then we can have a PD drag race.....

me no drag race my poor old girl....she has done 120 000 ks

[Eddieb]

me no drag race my poor old girl....she has done 120 000 ks


So it's almost run in, she should be good to go then.

Mine's done about 90,000, the other bike has done about 250,000.

[Paladin]

Wonder if it's any worse than Orongorongo.

You'd do Sutherlands ok on the PD Eddie. Its definitely much harder at the mo than in summer but doable for sure; you're not exactly inexperienced anymore mate, you'd be ok - be steady-eddie and keep thinkin head on & be ok I reckon based on wot I saw last Saturday in there with Ben. The only thing is theres been alot rain this week and more forecast so that'll slicken it up even more in there & rivers could be up more by Saturday would be only caveat.

[Paladin]

Hi, I'll be at caltex then near the akatarua road entrance at 10.30 ish on sunday morning. Possibly bringing a mate. Both on trailwing tyres - will that be a huge issue for any of the tracks you got planned? We did the karapoti track a few weeks ago with out too many issues - but not ideal rubber for really muddy stuff!

For a new rider with you guys, stop giving me so many choices:sweatdrop:yes:

Might need the watrproofs and polyprops for sunday:cold:

No earlier start then! ;)
I'll see you at the Rimutaka Caltex at 10.30 for 10.40 departure then!

Tis cool - Joe we'll see you at Pylon blocks at 11am mate, UNLESS weather is shocking!

Personally, I will post on here by 9am if i am bailing due to very crap weather, but if its just odd shower i'll be going!

[gav24]

can do earlier if you want?
just thought that we would have to be at the blocks at 11am...
I'm new, you guys call it, I'll be there!

[Paladin]

can do earlier if you want?
just thought that we would have to be at the blocks at 11am...
I'm new, you guys call it, I'll be there!

Right, don't the this the wrong way but....... if you'd read thru the posts above you would have seen that I asked if anyone was willing to start earlier so we can get pylon track AND summer hill gravel loop in & not finish too late, as its gettin cold early now its winter!

Can you/do you want to do 9.30 at the Caltex? For a 9.40/9.45 departure to head over the 'Takas to the pylon track for 10.00!

[junkmanjoe]

can do earlier if you want?
just thought that we would have to be at the blocks at 11am...
I'm new, you guys call it, I'll be there!

hi, take the early start.
when you guys get to the blocks, we go in have a look at the track.
if your not keen to go up, we all head for the glady pub for a cupper.

[Paladin]

hi, take the early start.
when you guys get to the blocks, we go in have a look at the track.
if your not keen to go up, we all head for the glady pub for a cupper.

Good plan bro!!!!

:clap:

[Paladin]

I can't do Sunday but am still keen on doing something on Saturday - provided it isnt pissing down

Mark, I'm free all day Saturday, so am up for a ride too, weather caveat as well!

:banana:

[gav24]

Right, don't the this the wrong way but....... if you'd read thru the posts above you would have seen that I asked if anyone was willing to start earlier so we can get pylon track AND summer hill gravel loop in & not finish too late, as its gettin cold early now its winter!

Can you/do you want to do 9.30 at the Caltex? For a 9.40/9.45 departure to head over the 'Takas to the pylon track for 10.00!

Not taken the wrong way, just not being from these parts, well not lived here that long, I was getting a wee bit confuzzled with all the options... This track, that track, the other track, blocks, twin bridges, pylons, opt outs, and even the thought of toppy's and all that entails! etc. I'm a simple boy:baby::clap:

Will now be at Caltex at 9.30, or a bit before, so you guys can educate a simple welsh boy like me:niceone:

Really looking forward to, I might even put off straightening out my indicator after the last spill in anticipation of the next one:clap:

[junkmanjoe]

sorry about all the fuzz mate.
it be sweet.
do you mind rideing in a little rain.
my bike needs a wash, so i dont mind rideing in the rain...

[Paladin]

Not taken the wrong way, just not being from these parts, well not lived here that long, I was getting a wee bit confuzzled with all the options... This track, that track, the other track, blocks, twin bridges, pylons, opt outs, and even the thought of toppy's and all that entails! etc. I'm a simple boy:baby::clap:

Will now be at Caltex at 9.30, or a bit before, so you guys can educate a simple welsh boy like me:niceone:

Really looking forward to, I might even put off straightening out my indicator after the last spill in anticipation of the next one:clap:

Sounds good mate! Its gonna be a British Invasion Ride on Sunday then; if we could just get a Scot with us we'd have a full set! I know a Scots lass but she only goes pillion & her Kiwi partner doesn't take delivery of his DR Big for another week yet! Oh well, next time!
;)

BTW, my daughter has a Welsh name; "Seren" which I think means "star"!!!! Yeah well, living in Stroud, we were almost in Wales LOL!

:clap:

[Paladin]

sorry about all the fuzz mate.
it be sweet.
do you mind rideing in a little rain.
my bike needs a wash, so i dont mind rideing in the rain...

He's from Wales, it rains every day there mate - he'll be fine!

:cool:

[junkmanjoe]

im scott, family back ground.
from the high linds lad.

is that good enough.

[gav24]

Doesnt really rain in wales, just that all the air is replaced with water/drizzle for months at a time, just tops up the bogs really, doesnt really flood anything!

As a basic Welsh speaker I can confirm that Seren does indeed mean star. Hope thats a relief and you havent been worrying that it means potato, or toaster or something. Hey thats the first time welsh has been useful since moving away when I was 18. Looks like the teachers were right after all. Thanks for the opportunity to use my schoolboy Cymraeg (twice!!! - that means welsh!)

Anymore questions I'll try my best, especially if you have the equivalent of David Beckhams misspelt chinese tattoo. Might be good to clear that up!

Nos Dda! (I'm on a roll)

[junkmanjoe]

ok dont be useing be words, i dont know...
( Cymraeg ) :nono:

:devil2:..just caz i was booted out of collage at 14.:devil2:

:devil2:......yes i was a little shit at school......:devil2:

[gav24]

Guess what!
I'm a teacher now:nono:
metalwork though - the dumping ground and last chance saloon for dropouts and deliquents. thats the teachers not the students:niceone:

[Paladin]

ok dont be useing be words, i dont know...
( Cymraeg ) :nono:

:devil2:..just caz i was booted out of collage at 14.:devil2:

:devil2:......yes i was a little shit at school......:devil2:

You're still a little shit!

:devil2:

[Paladin]

im scott, family back ground.
from the high linds lad.

is that good enough.

Only if you wear a kilt to ride on Sunday mate!

:banana:

[junkmanjoe]

thats why you love me so much...:hug:

now bend over bitch....:spanking:.....:buggerd:

[Paladin]

thats why you love me so much...:hug:

now bend over bitch....:spanking:.....:buggerd:

I can see teacher Gav is gonna have to give you detention!

:clap:

[junkmanjoe]

i want the cain again.
its been so long....
:devil2: thank you sir, please may i have another. :devil2:

[Paladin]

....
:devil2: thank you sir, please may i have another. :devil2:

Funny but I can remember sayin those exact words to my Principal the last time I got the cane at school!

:clap: :clap: :clap:

:banana:

[junkmanjoe]

ture story.

one day Mr Dee snaped the cain on my ASS....

fuk it hurt too...:angry:....:(......:crybaby:

[gav24]

or as we used to teach the americans passing through on their coach tours
"plegi drosto ir llan a pen awl i ti"

They thought they were saying to all the welsh speakers "hello, i'm loving my time in your beautiful country" .....

....not the reality of "bend over and I'll shove it up your arse"

:devil2:

Luckily, I'm too young to remember the cane either receiving or giving it. Sounds like you all enjoyed it though! must have been effective - NOT!

[junkmanjoe]

id say the paddle was worse than the cain.

as it covered more of my check in one smack....
we had to drop our pants, but not our nickers...

aye the good ole days...
bring em back i say.......:niceone:

[Woodman]

id say the paddle was worse than the cain.

as it covered more of my check in one smack....
we had to drop our pants, but not our nickers...

aye the good ole days...
bring em back i say.......:niceone:

You three DR riders are gonna get along juuuuust fine.

[junkmanjoe]

yea mate,
be great to have some more rides out and about.

you want to come up for a ride.

[bart]

I'm definately not buying a dr650 now. Get a room guys. :puke:

[junkmanjoe]

harden up man.
all in good tast..:banana:

[Woodman]

I'm definately not buying a dr650 now. Get a room guys. :puke:

Come over to the dark side Bart.

[marks]

or as we used to teach the americans passing through on their coach tours
"plegi drosto ir llan a pen awl i ti"

They thought they were saying to all the welsh speakers "hello, i'm loving my time in your beautiful country" .....

....not the reality of "bend over and I'll shove it up your arse"

at last DR 650 riders have an official motto

"plegi drosto ir llan a pen awl i ti" :niceone:

[Paladin]

at last DR 650 riders have an official motto

"plegi drosto ir llan a pen awl i ti" :niceone:

:Oi:

Oh I'm SO gonna have my camera with me on Odlins/Karapoti on Saturday for payback for that comment!

:devil2:

[Paladin]

or as we used to teach the americans passing through on their coach tours
"plegi drosto ir llan a pen awl i ti"

They thought they were saying to all the welsh speakers "hello, i'm loving my time in your beautiful country" .....

....not the reality of "bend over and I'll shove it up your arse"

:devil2:

Luckily, I'm too young to remember the cane either receiving or giving it. Sounds like you all enjoyed it though! must have been effective - NOT!

Tis ok Gav, the Yanks deserve it!
:niceone:

[Paladin]

I'm definately not buying a dr650 now. Get a room guys. :puke:

Yeah right! We all know you're gaggin to have a DR650 mate!

:rolleyes:

[Woodman]

at last DR 650 riders have an official motto

"plegi drosto ir llan a pen awl i ti" :niceone:

How many more drs can they fit in that closet??

[Paladin]

How many more drs can they fit in that closet??

Its like the DR's Tardis in there mate! We breedin em to take over the ADV/DS world! (DR... Doctor..., get it? Oh never mind!!!! :rolleyes: )

:banana: :banana: :banana:

[junkmanjoe]

its like the big closet, in the movie, once your inside, theres another world.......
:banana:....world of suzuki.....:banana:

[Woodman]

its like the big closet, in the movie, once your inside, theres another world.......
:banana:....world of suzuki.....:banana:

Is that like the land of naania. MMMMMM Indian bread.mmmmmm

[BMWST?]

what time do the roadies meet you guys at the bottom of the pylon track?O ri s it possible to have a look see and may pike out and turn round?

[junkmanjoe]

ya know that one with the lion witch and the wardrobe.

think thats it......

fuked if i know...:baby:

[junkmanjoe]

what time do the roadies meet you guys at the bottom of the pylon track?O ri s it possible to have a look see and may pike out and turn round?

at a guess +2 hr, from start time.
can tex you from the top if we get up there.
id say we give it a go.

buy the time you rode over, come over with eddie,as i dont think he keen on pylon track.

[Paladin]

Is that like the Land of Naania. MMMMMM Indian bread.mmmmmm

Least we're not in the Land of Nana's like KLR riders!

:devil2:

(sorry, couldn't resist that - too well set up for it! ;) )

[Paladin]

what time do the roadies meet you guys at the bottom of the pylon track?O ri s it possible to have a look see and may pike out and turn round?

Don't be such a pussy! Come up the track with us, you own a PD FFS!!!!!

:rolleyes:

[Woodman]

Least we're not in the Land of Nana's like KLR riders!

:devil2:

(sorry, couldn't resist that - too well set up for it! ;) )

Where are the bananas.

Donde esta la banana.:banana::banana:

[Paladin]

Where are the bananas.

Donde esta la banana.:banana::banana:

You set me up on purpose didn't you?!!!

Barrrstard!

:cool:

[marks]

Where are the bananas.:banana::banana:

never accept a banana from a DR rider

you have no idea where they have been keeping it

haven't you seen their motto??

[Paladin]

never accept a banana from a DR rider

you have no idea where they have been keeping it

haven't you seen their motto??

:clap: :clap: :clap:

:rolleyes:

:Playnice:

[Eddieb]

im scott, family back ground.
from the high linds lad.

is that good enough.

I'm scottish descent dating back to 1400 or so, the family head honcho still lives in the family castle in Nairn east of Inverness, near enough?

[Paladin]

I'm scottish descent dating back to 1400 or so, the family head honcho still lives in the family castle in Nairn east of Inverness, near enough?

You're in then, honorary Brit for Sundays ride!

:clap:

:banana:

[gav24]

Hey, never mind all us brits for sunday, lets be more inclusive...
Youve heard of the MX des Nations
Now its time for the ADV des Nations:niceone:

Dont forget the motto "boyos"
"Plegi Drosto"

maybe another could be
"They said I should go for it, so I went for it. But when I got there, it had gone"

Said best in a dopey welsh accent, If you go on sunday I demonstrate it for you!

[gav24]

Bugger!
Just realised that my mate coming on sunday is from Clevedon, near Bristol.
So much for inclusive ADV des nations....

[junkmanjoe]

Gav24.

you just going to fit in here just fine.
i look forward to catching you on film..

JMJ

[BMWST?]

Don't be such a pussy! Come up the track with us, you own a PD FFS!!!!!

:rolleyes:


its got nothing to do with the bike Dave...only the rider

[Paladin]

Bugger!
Just realised that my mate coming on sunday is from Clevedon, near Bristol.
So much for inclusive ADV des nations....

Clevedon, 35mins from Stroud!!! Bloody hell, its turning into a West Country Ride :banana:!

;)

I like the ADV des Nations idea!
:niceone:

You'll like the adv group here Gav - good blokes that are there for their mates when needed, with great sense of humours! AND, Kiwis GET british sense of humour as theirs is bloody similar! Half these buggers are more sarcastic than brits LOL! We DO have a good laugh!

:devil2:

[Paladin]

Gav24.

you just going to fit in here just fine.
i look forward to catching you on film..

JMJ

He is isn't he!!!
:niceone:


its got nothing to do with the bike Dave...only the rider

Paul.........HTFU!!!!!!!

:Pokey:


:devil2:

[marks]

It looks highly likely that - provided it aint raining - Dave (Palladin) and I might be going for a local potter on Saturday.

I was thinking (subject to Daves input) of meeting in Waikanae for coffee at 10ish before heading up the Akatarawa Rd to Oldins Rd and going into the hut for lunch. Then on through the Aka's to Upper Hut for coffee before heading back in to the Karapoti and through the Mungatooks to Paraparaumu for more coffee.

It will be slippery as mucusy rat snot and good tires will be needed to have a minor chance of staying vertical (I will be on the DT as the back tire on the KLR is nearly bald and would be useless).

Dave - what do you think?

[Paladin]

It looks highly likely that - provided it aint raining - Dave (Palladin) and I might be going for a local potter on Saturday.

I was thinking (subject to Daves input) of meeting in Waikanae for coffee at 10ish before heading up the Akatarawa Rd to Oldins Rd and going into the hut for lunch. Then on through the Aka's to Upper Hut for coffee before heading back in to the Karapoti and through the Mungatooks to Paraparaumu for more coffee.

It will be slippery as mucusy rat snot and good tires will be needed to have a minor chance of staying vertical (I will be on the DT as the back tire on the KLR is nearly bald and would be useless).

Dave - what do you think?

All sounds good except for one thing!

I NOTE YOU HAVE CONVENIENTLY SET ME UP TO CRASH MY DR ON ODLINS AND THE GREASY SNOTTY PRAM TRACK AND YOU'RE NOT EVEN TAKIN THE KLR!!!!!!

I don't believe that KLR bald rear tyre bullshit for one second, you cheeky barsteward!

HTFU and bring the KLR!!!!!

:devil2:

[marks]

All sounds good except for one thing!

I NOTE YOU HAVE CONVENIENTLY SET ME UP TO CRASH MY DR ON ODLINS AND THE GREASY SNOTTY PRAM TRACK AND YOU'RE NOT EVEN TAKIN THE KLR!!!!!!

I don't believe that KLR bald rear tyre bullshit for one second, you cheeky barsteward!

HTFU and bring the KLR!!!!!

:devil2:

you wanna swap bikes for the nasty bits :yes:

the DT is a mountain goat and it has the serious tires I put on for cnut hill still on it and rimlocks so you can run stupidly low tire pressures....

[Paladin]

you wanna swap bikes for the nasty bits :yes:

the DT is a mountain goat and it has the serious tires I put on for cnut hill still on it and rimlocks so you can run stupidly low tire pressures....

Ok, make me jealous why don't you!

:Playnice:

Nah, all good mate, i gotta ride the DR and learn more about handlin the Beast on any terrain so if i come off, well I do, goes with the Adv territory! Well, my territory anyways LOL!

[gav24]

Would love to join you guys as I live in waikanae, but Saturday is family day, swimming etc.

Looks like being pretty wet though. 2 weeks ago I rode from the Hutt over to pram through the karapoti entrance and I'm thinking that you may have some issues with the rivers being a bit high? worth a go though. You'll have better tyres than us I'm sure, so If you still go in there- then try and make the orange hut, up the hydro road. The hill just after the river crossing was impossible for us due to the super slippery clay. Give it a go and let us know how it went...:devil2:

Good luck, we made it across on TW's on the main tracks, so you'll manage i'm sure.

[pampa]

Sounds interesting ... good luck

I've put myold pre south 6000K Michelin baja last weekend cause the 11500K baja I had was too smooth for commuting :sleep:

So I guess it could actually handle the terrain, it seems very unlike at this stage that I will be able to join tho

Sorry Dave, if u were counting on my too distract quick camera action from Mark ... it will be all on you ... I'll be waiting for the action shots :corn:


It looks highly likely that - provided it aint raining - Dave (Palladin) and I might be going for a local potter on Saturday.


I was thinking (subject to Daves input) of meeting in Waikanae for coffee at 10ish before heading up the Akatarawa Rd to Oldins Rd and going into the hut for lunch. Then on through the Aka's to Upper Hut for coffee before heading back in to the Karapoti and through the Mungatooks to Paraparaumu for more coffee.

It will be slippery as mucusy rat snot and good tires will be needed to have a minor chance of staying vertical (I will be on the DT as the back tire on the KLR is nearly bald and would be useless).

Dave - what do you think?

[Eddieb]

All sounds good except for one thing!

I NOTE YOU HAVE CONVENIENTLY SET ME UP TO CRASH MY DR ON ODLINS AND THE GREASY SNOTTY PRAM TRACK AND YOU'RE NOT EVEN TAKIN THE KLR!!!!!!

I don't believe that KLR bald rear tyre bullshit for one second, you cheeky barsteward!

HTFU and bring the KLR!!!!!

:devil2:

And this time we want the action shots or even better video of the DR cartwheeling over his head.

[junkmanjoe]

its pissing down over here...

i went out for a blat on sum slippy gravel, let out a bit off stress.... broard sideing around the corners.
sweet.

but now im all wet, and my bike is dirty....way cool..

[marks]

And this time we want the action shots or even better video of the DR cartwheeling over his head.

that's not very nice - wanting to see Dave's DR cartwheeling

[Paladin]

that's not very nice - wanting to see Dave's DR cartwheeling

THAT was when it had stock Trail Wings on! Now its got D606's, there's no chance of cartwheels or backflips!

:whistle:

[junkmanjoe]

i wouldnt count on it dave.
as now you have more grip on the back.which will dig in deeper to grip on, which will in turn help lift the front of the bike up over your head.

i was out and about today.
should have let me know you where coming out this morn mate.

[Paladin]

i wouldnt count on it dave.
as now you have more grip on the back.which will dig in deeper to grip on, which will in turn help lift the front of the bike up over your head.

i was out and about today.
should have let me know you where coming out this morn mate.

Didn't decide til after I had dropped nipper off mate & seen wot weather was doin, or I would've! I actually called you from Featherston, but no answer on mobile and u not at home your son said!

Anyways will hopefully c u Sunday weather allowin, & headin straight back allowed me to go get the new photo for the next tag!!!!

:banana:

[junkmanjoe]

right home work all done.

that will keep our new teacher happy.

what the go boys and girls.

[Paladin]

For anyone that is considering joining Marks & me on Odlins & poss Karapoti tomorrow(Saturday 13th); the weather forecast is not that great, so we're gonna post on here by around 8.30am if we're bailing due to weather!

[Paladin]

For anyone that is considering joining Marks & me on Odlins & poss Karapoti tomorrow(Saturday 13th); the weather forecast is not that great, so we're gonna post on here by around 8.30am if we're bailing due to weather!

Saturday ride is a go - meeting at 180 degrees cafe in Paraparam Beach 10am!

[marks]

met with Dave and Fred this morning and went up Oldins Rd in the drizzle/rain. Had lunch in the hut.

great ride - very little clay so wet didn't matter. We all stayed upright and had a blast.

[gav24]

Shame couldnt make it today,
Should be a grin tomorrow, heading over the akatarawa road at about 8am so that I have time for a quick detour....Shhhh, secrets. Then meet at upper hutt caltex for 9.30. Gonna be a good...
Look forward to meeting you all tomorrow :niceone:

[Eddieb]

met with Dave and Fred this morning and went up Oldins Rd in the drizzle/rain. Had lunch in the hut.

great ride - very little clay so wet didn't matter. We all stayed upright and had a blast.

Bastards, I really want to go up Odlins road but today didn't work for me. I still haven't been up there.

[bart]

Bastards, I really want to go up Odlins road but today didn't work for me. I still haven't been up there.

Nor have I. About time I got down that way for a look around. The 2hr+ trip each way is a bit off puting though.

[junkmanjoe]

well bart
one weekend
come down and stay when we have a go at cnut hill, and next day odlins rd.

[marks]

well bart
one weekend
come down and stay when we have a go at cnut hill, and next day odlins rd.

that would be a weekend I'd sign up for - woohoo :niceone:

I've posted a few pictures here (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=10076612#post10076612)

I'm keen to take the KLR into Odlins again so - Eddie let me know when works for you and we'll organize something

[junkmanjoe]

tomorrow.

pylon track is going to be riden, unless we all arse off half way up in a big heap.....

after we finished there we will tootle up to gladstone pub, and have a pit stop.
cupper beer or top shelf up to you.

after there we wonder through summer hill in to martinbrough.

for of course......HOOTERS.....:Pokey:.....boobys.....

oh sorry..carryed away there.
once we done her... i mean there...ya can all fuk off home.

done.

c u at the blocks aprox 10ish...
welly guys meet dave at caltex gas station. dont sleep in..

[Paladin]

Nor have I. About time I got down that way for a look around. The 2hr+ trip each way is a bit off puting though.


You'd absolutely love Odlins Rd Bart - totally your cup of tea mate! The back side down to the hut is challenging to say the least, especially on the way back out! There's something like 6 washouts on that back side with some tricky steep descents/climbs on the entries & exits! But bloody good fun!

Completing it with no "offs" on only th 2nd time in there made my day!

And Mark was really good waitin for me every so often, as I was takin it slow & sensible, really appreciated that!

Havin D606's on the DR sure made alot of difference vs havin Trail Wings on the last time!
:niceone:

[Paladin]

Bastards, I really want to go up Odlins road but today didn't work for me. I still haven't been up there.

You'd love it mate - its a wicked challenge for sure!

[BMWST?]

i will try to catch you guys at Gladstone...i am aiming to be there after 11,say 11 at the blocks...?or will that be too late?

[Paladin]

Weather forecast lookin good for today!:banana:

I'll see you Welly/Kapiti/Hutt guys at the Caltex at 9.30!

Gav, we'll hang around a bit for ya if ya little detour( ;) ) takes a few mins longer than expected! If you do miss us at the Caltex, go straight over the Rimutakas on SH2 and we'll be at the concrete blocks at the bottom of the north side just after the bridge on the sharpish left hander!

:2thumbsup

[junkmanjoe]

i will try to catch you guys at Gladstone...i am aiming to be there after 11,say 11 at the blocks...?or will that be too late?

id say at a guess..
11:30am at glady pub..
send me tex 0272931335 ill get ph at top of pylon track.
will also call eddie see if he keen for a ride..

JMJ

[Eddieb]

i will try to catch you guys at Gladstone...i am aiming to be there after 11,say 11 at the blocks...?or will that be too late?

I'll be at the blocks around 11, probably a bit earlier.

[junkmanjoe]

Hi all.

im very pleased with todays turn out.
a lot of new riders come out to play.

thanks heaps guys, great to meet and ride with you all.

thanks heaps for all riders to turn up.
pylon track has been done up, and is very big bike frendly at the moment.
a little slippy in some places, was a shame about the mist up top as not much to look at.
every one made it up and down so no trouble there.

lunch stop at the glady pub.
quite busy today.

feed and watered.
summer hill was nice and fast, also had a few laughs playing in the mud as well.
might pay to have a look at, show us ya bash plate....
latest pic will be added soon....

over all great day with great turn out.

JMJ

[_STAIN_]

Good company, Good day, Thank you for intro into adventure riding the Wiararapa. Cheers Bryce

[Paladin]

Good company, Good day, Thank you for intro into adventure riding the Wiararapa. Cheers Bryce

Yeah good to meet you Bryce! Had fun chargin along on the seal with you too! Was a blast flyin past those road bikes on the Rimutaka Hill as we nipped thru traffic on our agile adv bikes! :Police:
Come out with us again soon mate!

[denefoster]

Indeed, good company all around.. and cheers for not laughing too much at me and my precious !

[Eddieb]

Indeed, good company all around.. and cheers for not laughing too much at me and my precious !

Haha, now there's a man who's comfortable with his sexuality. I can see why it's called the Big Gay Adventure bike.

[bart]

Haha, now there's a man who's comfortable with his sexuality. I can see why it's called the Big Gay Adventure bike.

Man..........who thought up that colour scheme. I'd be trying to get it muddy real quick :eek:

[junkmanjoe]

it may be big gay adv bike.

but it went all the places the others did.

top job mate,,, now wash your partners bike...:no:

[Eddieb]

Man..........who thought up that colour scheme. I'd be trying to get it muddy real quick :eek:

You should see it side on, it's even more lurid in the flesh

[Woodman]

it may be big gay adv bike.

but it went all the places the others did.

top job mate,,, now wash your partners bike...:no:

What is it?

[Box'a'bits]

Heres are a few photos from todays ride
1. View from the top of the Rimutakas. Actually it was worse on the Wgtn side & cleared on the Wairarapa;
2. Heading through the blocks at the start of the track;
3. Joe at the switchback
4. View from the top

[bart]

what is it?

klrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrhahahahahaha

[Box'a'bits]

1. Part way down the pylon track, the cloud cleared. View of the bottom of the Rimutakas & Featherston;
2. Eddie at Admirals Rd;
3. The afternoon crew;
4. Enter Kiwibiker tag here....oops

[Woodman]

klrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrhahahahahaha

Like bloody hell.

[junkmanjoe]

What is it?

ummm suzuki maybe...think it was a 250,,,, eddie what was it..
was just a blur off colour mate..

[Box'a'bits]

1. Pampera (Michael) in the far distance (maybe taking a photo of me taking a photo of him taking a photo....argh...);
2. BMWST;
3. Junkman (Joe), after playing in a drain;
4. Toppy's wasn't its usual sunny spot today. And the waitress that everyone had come to see wasn't on....

[Box'a'bits]

ummm suzuki maybe...think it was a 250,,,, eddie what was it..
was just a blur off colour mate..

Kawasaki KLE500

[Eddieb]

Kawasaki KLE500

I thought it was smaller than a 500 but yeah a KLE anyway.

[junkmanjoe]

i know it was his partners bike...

i wana go back up there again,, i like it up there..

[Woodman]

I think Kawasaki were trying to attract the err more effeminate male rider and that is why they painted the kle500 like that cos the klr was way to butch and manly.

Unfortunately Suzuki got the jump on Kawasaki with the release of the DR.

[bart]

the klr was way to butch and manly.

Found it........

[Woodman]

Found it........

faaaaabulous.

How do you guys do that shit?

[junkmanjoe]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
sweet mate

[bart]

faaaaabulous.

How do you guys do that shit?

Gee, that looks like your helmet too Woodman..............

[Woodman]

Gee, that looks like your helmet too Woodman..............

Took me a few seconds to realise it was my beast. Of course that side of it is a completely different shape now.

Did you take that photo so you could pin it to your ceiling bart.?

[NordieBoy]

MS Paint.

Photoshop for KLR riders.

[junkmanjoe]

hmmmm nice bike woodman

[pete376403]

KL (E, X, Rs)can be made to look "unusual", can't they?
This is Craig Vetters idea for a KLR for when the way is blocked by fallen DRs, busted KTMs, etc

http://blog.motorcycle.com/category/manufacturers/kawasaki/

[denefoster]

What is it?

It's a 94 KLE250 parallel twin, six speed box, front/rear discs. Not a bad job for $2k :)

[marks]

I think Kawasaki were trying to attract the err more effeminate male rider and that is why they painted the kle500 like that cos the klr was way to butch and manly.

Unfortunately Suzuki got the jump on Kawasaki with the release of the DR.

couldnt have said it better myself :Punk:

[BMWST?]

Thanks guys for a great ride.I was blown away coming in from Martinborough,esp up at the summerhill rd intersection,the views were amazing and it felt like the middle of nowhere.
There were a couple of points that i was sure i somehow had strayed onto a farm track,but road markers and the occasional sign kept the faith.
I had cleared the way for you there were HEAPS of cattle and sheep when i cam up.
I was scared I was gonna mmet somone head on on a blind left hander,so was good to come upom you guys having a break.
Pity about the traffic on the hill on the way home,but it was nice in a way just cruising down.

[Paladin]

couldnt have said it better myself :Punk:

Nope not biting, its monday and the DR has been thrashed for 3 days straight and I'm buzzin! Definitely not oh no, not even a little bit! ;)


:laugh:

[Paladin]

......
Pity about the traffic on the hill on the way home,but it was nice in a way just cruising down.

Shoulda just screamed round it like Bryce & I did - good fun aye!

:Police:

[Paladin]

Couple of pics from Sundays ride:
1. Joe givin the DR a wash after finishin Summer Hill Rd(& wotever the one after that was called - yeah the one afte a let the DR have a short nap!) ;)
2. Michael on the DR350! I've got a few of the guys at this spot but most I took too far away, however if u guys want them, shout me, i'll send u original & you can zoom in & crop for yourselves to keep!

[junkmanjoe]

i just had to ride throught the puddle,,,, twice...:laugh:

[junkmanjoe]

we should have been up the pylon to day mate...stunning day here..

[Paladin]

we should have been up the pylon to day mate...stunning day here..

No kidding! Oh well lots more rides to do in the Rapa playground thru the winter mate!

[Paladin]

Couple of possibles for this next next week:

1. Its my birthday Thursday 18th, so i get to be kiddie free from 9am. Am off out in the evenin, but if anyone wants to go for a blat durin the day if you're free, I'm highly likely to clear off for a good few hours on the DR. Post on here or PM me if ya wanna ride! Long range forecast still lookin probs ok for Thursday! I STILL haven't been up to Castlepoint, so might have a blat up there on some gravel roads on the way where poss!

2. Anyone already gaggin for a ride this coming Saturday????? Longer range forecast not lookin too great for Sat, but we could play it by ear. Anyways I'm free all day Sat and will be out on the DR somehwere, unless the weather is decidedly dodgy!

[junkmanjoe]

we can go out this thursday if you like.
come up, not to late and ill take you out through pakspur to castle point and we go around the basin on the beach.


okies..

[Paladin]

we can go out this thursday if you like.
come up, not to late and ill take you out through pakspur to castle point and we go around the basin on the beach.


okies..

Wikid!!!!!!! Would be up for that mate!

:Punk:

I can be away from Lower Hutt by 9.15-9.20 at latest mate, will have everythin ready to go b4 I drop kids to school etc by 9, zip back home, grab DR & hit da road to Masterton sharpish like!

:woohoo:

[junkmanjoe]

you know where i am...bring girls...

[Paladin]

you know where i am...bring girls...

I don't think they would be legal on bike together mate! :Police:
Besides, they in school, I just said!

:stupid:

OR, did you mean girls as in nubile 21 yr old wenches?
:laugh:

If you did then best keep wifey away from your laptop for a while til this post is buried REAL deep LOL!

;)

[marks]

we'll I'm pleased to hear all you ladies had fun on Sunday

If no one comes up with anything better for this weekend would anyone be interested in a quiet tootle from Karapoti to the Mungatooks?. It will be horrifically slippery which should make for some interesting photos :)

[bart]

If we get a nice day, I might get out and about up this way. Could take a nosey in the Makairo..............:2guns: I'll see what the weather's like.

[marks]

If we get a nice day, I might get out and about up this way. Could take a nosey in the Makairo..............:2guns: I'll see what the weather's like.

Makiro trumps Karapoti :yes:

[junkmanjoe]

we'll I'm pleased to hear all you ladies had fun on Sunday

If no one comes up with anything better for this weekend would anyone be interested in a quiet tootle from Karapoti to the Mungatooks?. It will be horrifically slippery which should make for some interesting photos :)

Na we didnt have fun......
.we had a blast mate..

[BMWST?]

Na we didnt have fun......
.we had a blast mate..

did any one get any general scenery shots from the gate at summerhilll rd intersection?

[Paladin]

Na we didnt have fun......
.we had a blast mate..

+1 on that - you took us on some crackin back country roads I hadn't seen before bro, cheers - had a wikid time! Well, except for THAT moment! And that WAS funny!

:laugh:

[Howie]

we'll I'm pleased to hear all you ladies had fun on Sunday

If no one comes up with anything better for this weekend would anyone be interested in a quiet tootle from Karapoti to the Mungatooks?. It will be horrifically slippery which should make for some interesting photos :)


If we get a nice day, I might get out and about up this way. Could take a nosey in the Makairo..............:2guns: I'll see what the weather's like.

Sorry guys, I won't be able to make either of those, I'm going to be sitting on a beach somewhere in Queensland, But I hope the weather is kind to you. :apint:

[junkmanjoe]

Sorry guys, I won't be able to make either of those, I'm going to be sitting on a beach somewhere in Queensland, But I hope the weather is kind to you. :apint:

BASTARD......:beer:
ill carry ya bags for a dollar a day.

[Paladin]

Sorry guys, I won't be able to make either of those, I'm going to be sitting on a beach somewhere in Queensland, But I hope the weather is kind to you. :apint:

Nice one - have a wikid time Paul!!!!

[Howie]

BASTARD......:beer:
ill carry ya bags for a dollar a day.


Nice one - have a wikid time Paul!!!!

cheers guys, but I need to get out for a ride sometime soon, the dates just aren't suiting me at the moment. I might organise another laid back one soon.

[gav24]

Thanks for the ride last weekend Joe, paladin and the rest of you. Real good fun!
Cant make this weekend as Saturday; I'm busy, and Sunday is the waikanae mid-winter swim:cold:

Will be keen in another couple of weeks after people return from the RRRRRRR! though.

I do need to make a quick trip out to place the new tag though. Thinking of a bit of "Urban Adventure riding" :rockon:

[marks]

even if Bart does do a "Makairo" assault this weekend I think my 'tweaked' back will prevent me from going. However I don't think it will stop me going through from Param to Karapoti on the DT if the weather is nice on Sat. Maybe head off say 11ish. Lots of latte stops as usual

It will be very slippery (snot clay) - knobbies will be needed if you ever want to see your families again :wari:

Anyone else interested?

[bart]

minus 4 frost here this morning. One of the few mornings I had to go to work early. Wasn't much fun getting up at 5.30. Snow on the hills also. :cold:

Anyway, what I was getting to is.......... unless the temperature gets above 10ºC, I ain't going anywhere. If I do the Makairo, it'll be a last minute thing. :2guns:

Cheers

[K slider]

Some of us are going up yo Oroua school trail ride just north of foxton, starts at 0800, 9.45 riders briefing 10 am start see silver bullet for details.:done:

[Paladin]

With the rain & finishing birthday celebrations a day later(:laugh:) looks like I will be havin an easy day off! Besides I should clean the DR & maybe put a new Reg plate on it before swapping it for my mates DR250 for Monday!:shifty:

:whistle:

[marks]

Some of us are going up yo Oroua school trail ride just north of foxton, starts at 0800, 9.45 riders briefing 10 am start see silver bullet for details.:done:

Don't think my tweaked back would be up for that :no:

too wet to ride today

If the rain goes away on Sunday I'll most probably go for a quiet pootle through to the Karapoti and back

[Aslan]

spontaneous idea - keen to get going in next 45 mins Ciao Aslan :2thumbsup

[Aslan]

somewhat flexible as to time of departure this am - just keen to travel some gravel in the Wairarapa and have a time allocation to this fun of about 4 hours :2thumbsup

[Padmei]

I'd love to go Aslan but bikes in bits & I'm in the other island:weep:

Have a good one anyway. Very chilly here this morning. Frost on the ground up here which only happens occasionally.

[Aslan]

hi Padmei - trust all's well with you and that mean green machine - i can see from your posts you've been having some fun - we had a heavy frost here during the week - this morning is grey and overcast with the prospect of rain - meantime I continue doing paper work till Eddie, Paladin, JMJ or some other soul says yip let's go for a ride :2thumbsup

[junkmanjoe]

hi Padmei - trust all's well with you and that mean green machine - i can see from your posts you've been having some fun - we had a heavy frost here during the week - this morning is grey and overcast with the prospect of rain - meantime I continue doing paper work till Eddie, Paladin, JMJ or some other soul says yip let's go for a ride :2thumbsup

Hi Aslan.

would love to go for a ride with you today.
one small prob....im coming to welly in a car soon.

is very windy and cold here today.

[Aslan]

Hi Aslan.

would love to go for a ride with you today.
one small prob....im coming to welly in a car soon.

is very windy and cold here today.

thanks Joe - maybe that's good enough reason to flag going for a ride in 'rapa and considering coming on the RRRR instead next weekend - ciao S :2thumbsup

[junkmanjoe]

thanks Joe - maybe that's good enough reason to flag going for a ride in 'rapa and considering coming on the RRRR instead next weekend - ciao S :2thumbsup

if you thinking of doing next weekend
i make sure im on it....

[Eddieb]

hi Padmei - trust all's well with you and that mean green machine - i can see from your posts you've been having some fun - we had a heavy frost here during the week - this morning is grey and overcast with the prospect of rain - meantime I continue doing paper work till Eddie, Paladin, JMJ or some other soul says yip let's go for a ride :2thumbsup

Sorry mate, I'm in Hamilton. It's crystal clear blue skies here. I think the bike will get exercised today.

[Aslan]

stayed home and got some chores done instead - replaced low beam bulb on the bimmer and fitted new E09 to front of the DR so all in all a satisfying day - had the JMJ whanau pop in for a cuppa so all in all a good day :2thumbsup

[marks]

the weather is cool and still here today - perfect for a little ride

I know its short notice - but just in case....

I'm taking the DT from the Paraparaumu end of the Maungakotukutuku Valley through to Karapoti - unless the clay surface is too snotty in which case I'll bail.

leaving the quad centre (at the start of the track) about 12?

[marks]

well you fookers missed an awesome mud fest in the mungatooks on Sunday.

Bruce and I (and most probably Fred) will be heading up Odlins Rd on Sunday the 12th July mid morning

Unless I have new tires on the KLR I'll be on the DT

all welcome - big bikes will need good tires

[Paladin]

well you fookers missed an awesome mud fest in the mungatooks on Sunday.

Bruce and I (and most probably Fred) will be heading up Odlins Rd on Sunday the 12th July mid morning

Unless I have new tires on the KLR I'll be on the DT

all welcome - big bikes will need good tires

Maybe we'll finally get Eddie in there on the PD!!!

:Punk:

I'm up for it if I can get Sunday kiddie cover - always enjoy scaring the crap outta myself on Odlins Rd!
;)

[Eddieb]

Maybe we'll finally get Eddie in there on the PD!!!

:Punk:

I'm up for it if I can get Sunday kiddie cover - always enjoy scaring the crap outta myself on Odlins Rd!
;)

You better make sure your back is rested up if we do! It's a lot heavier than a 5 year old.

The E-09 rear on the PD is getting fairly low, it's done about 6000km's now and the front is an 80/20 tyre, not really mud suitable.

The G/S on the other hand has the perfect tyres on it, but it don't go. :crybaby:

[marks]

You better make sure your back is rested up if we do! It's a lot heavier than a 5 year old.

The E-09 rear on the PD is getting fairly low, it's done about 6000km's now and the front is an 80/20 tyre, not really mud suitable.

The G/S on the other hand has the perfect tyres on it, but it don't go. :crybaby:

Odlins Rd doesn't seem to be badly affected by rain. Gets a bit ruttier but there is very little clay - its mainly a stony/gravelly surface so it doesn't deteriorate like the mungatooks does in winter.

If you take the PD then I'll man up and take the KLR (its rear E09 is transparent)

[junkmanjoe]

:wari:....i could be tempted to join in on some crazy fun....:wari:

[Eddieb]

Odlins Rd doesn't seem to be badly affected by rain. Gets a bit ruttier but there is very little clay - its mainly a stony/gravelly surface so it doesn't deteriorate like the mungatooks does in winter.

If you take the PD then I'll man up and take the KLR (its rear E09 is transparent)


Actually that RR you put up looked like fun, though on a big bike you'd want solid stretches every so often, not just one continous bog.

[marks]

Actually that RR you put up looked like fun, though on a big bike you'd want solid stretches every so often, not just one continous bog.

there was the odd non boggy bit when you were crossing streams

it was fun on the DT but I still had to poke a leg out many times to stop gravity having its way and doing that is a painful experience on the top heavy klr.

maybe the PD's low centre of gravity would make it more fun than the klr.

if you want to go through on the PD I'll bring the DT and the camera....

[twotyred]

if you want to go through on the PD I'll bring the DT and the camera....

said the spider to the fly...

[Eddieb]

there was the odd non boggy bit when you were crossing streams

it was fun on the DT but I still had to poke a leg out many times to stop gravity having its way and doing that is a painful experience on the top heavy klr.

maybe the PD's low centre of gravity would make it more fun than the klr.

if you want to go through on the PD I'll bring the DT and the camera....

I'd be keen to take the G/S for a look, mainly cause of the more suited tyres. Dunno when I could though.

[andy mac]

Anyone interested in riding Red Rocks today, BMWRSNut & I will leave the carpark at 3.

[Box'a'bits]

Took a spin out to Red Rocks, to the gates at Long Gully. Met with Andy Mac, & later with Balrog (out on the ride). Red Rocks is on Wgtn's southern coast, and follows the beach line. Mostly a well travelled track, with lots of potholes, a few small stream crossings, some areas of soft sand & gravel to keep things interesting. Lots of walkers & 4WDs day tripping.

I'd never actually been too far out that way, and was keen to see what there was. I nearly dropped the bike at Devils Gate. It was wet, and I needed a more confident approach.

Here's a few shots from the ride.

1. Meeting Jim on the way round Red Rocks
2. At the Gate at Long Gully
3. Andy showing how its done going over Devils Gate
4. Andy showing off for the camera, and nearly suffering a Marks moment.

Enjoy

Steve

[andy mac]

Spur of the moment decision to go for a ride at Red Rocks today. This is a coastal ride beginning at Owhiro Bay only 7k from home. No trees or mud but all gravel, small round rocks & sand. Quite a few walkers, 4 wheel drives & motocross bikes. Steve & I were late and headed off over Devils Gate. We found Jim already heading back (its a there & back track). We all went to Long Gully gate & back out. We wellingtonians are lucky to have this ride in the city.

Photo1 - Jim
Photo 2 - Steve coming back over Devils Gate

[Box'a'bits]

And yes, Andy, you can just see my foot in that picture!!!

[marks]

Andy showing off for the camera, and nearly suffering a Marks moment
that's not very nice :crybaby:

glad you had a good ride

I've never been around there and would be keen to have a look sometime

[junkmanjoe]

if you guys had of posted it up night before and riden it around 11ish, i would have come down.
ive not been round there..

[Box'a'bits]

Sorry, was a really last minute / spur of the moment thing. Andy called to talk about something else & dropped that in at the end of the discussion.

Would be a good ride to drop in with something else.

[junkmanjoe]

ill be happy just to come down one fine weekend and ride it.:scooter:

[pampa]

Fine weekend? r u serious?



ill be happy just to come down one fine weekend and ride it.:scooter:

[junkmanjoe]

there will be one soon...one day the sun will come out.

[Howie]

Fine weekend? r u serious?


there will be one soon...one day the sun will come out.

That will be next weekend hopefully, as it looks like I might actually be able to drag my bike out as I have nothing else planned for it yet it except a family event on Sunday evening.

[junkmanjoe]

where are you going to take us Howie... your turn for a tour..

[marks]

That will be next weekend hopefully, as it looks like I might actually be able to drag my bike out as I have nothing else planned for it yet it except a family event on Sunday evening.

I'm heading into Odlins Rd on Sunday morning if you are interested - and then Karapoti-Mungatooks if time/energy allows

[junkmanjoe]

where the fuk is everybody,,,,,, did welly fall in the sea..

[NordieBoy]

Or did the sea fall into Welly?

[junkmanjoe]

oh hi some one is out there... :woohoo:

[Howie]

where are you going to take us Howie... your turn for a tour..

Hi Joe, as I can't guarantee that I well be free, I am going to refrain from organising a tour at the moment, I probably have a fairly good chance of having Saturday free to ride at the moment, unless My daughter decides she wants to come home early. I was thinking of heading out to Akitio via some of the roads Mark did the other week, as it is a while since I rode them.



I'm heading into Odlins Rd on Sunday morning if you are interested - and then Karapoti-Mungatooks if time/energy allows

Thanks for the offer Mark, but as I haven't had time to get a new back tire on yet, and I don't think I will be able to this week, probably not the best place to take a nearly bald rear tyre on a KLR. I must get a smaller bike for these knarler rides sometime

[bart]

I was thinking of heading out to Akitio via some of the roads Mark did the other week, as it is a while since I rode them.


Twist my arm, and I might be available to play tour guide. :woohoo:

[marks]

I was thinking of heading out to Akitio via some of the roads Mark did the other week, as it is a while since I rode them.

this is an awesome ride - stunning roads - you'll love it

[marks]

Just a reminder...

On Sunday morning Fred and I (and hopefully Bruce) are going to head up Odlins Rd and, if time/energy permits go through the Akatarawa Rd to Karapoti and then back over the super slippery Pram Track to Paraparaumu.

Good tires are a must for the muddy clayfest Karapoti stuff and recommended for Odlins Rd (which is much more stony and less affected by wet)

Probably leave the coffee kiosk at the north end of Waikanae at 10.30 and be at the summit car park at 11. Odlins takes a lazy 3 hrs so out by 2pm then 30 minutes through Aka's to Karapoti and about 2hrs to get to the quad Center in Paraparaumu - so out about 4.30.

I'll probably be on the DT230 (KLR has no forks or wheels at the moment)

[junkmanjoe]

not sure if i will be there mark.
if i m not at the summit by the time your there.
im a no show.. yea i know...pussy...

[Box'a'bits]

Just a reminder...
On Sunday morning Fred and I (and hopefully Bruce) are going to head up Odlins Rd and, if time/energy permits go through the Akatarawa Rd to Karapoti and then back over the super slippery Pram Track to Paraparaumu.


Sorry Mark, will sit this one out too. try & keep things together for the MMMM. :rolleyes:

[pampa]

I'm keen, and very likely to join at 11 at carpark. Anybody going from this side?

Cheers,
Pampa

[marks]

not sure if i will be there mark.
if i m not at the summit by the time your there.
im a no show.. yea i know...pussy...

be good to catch up if you can make it
ps please bring inflatable doll from toolkit


Sorry Mark, will sit this one out too. try & keep things together for the MMMM. :rolleyes:

good point - I'll leave the KLR at home and take the DT


I'm keen, and very likely to join at 11 at carpark. Anybody going from this side?

Cheers,
Pampa

hopefully see you at 11 - bring some food for lunch at the hut

[junkmanjoe]

um woodman put a hole in dolly....

[marks]

um woodman put a hole in dolly....

well once it finally drains put some tape over the hole and post it too me

[Eddieb]

Well I was seriously considering manning up and doing Odlins on the PD to show up these girly KLR riders who only take their little bikes up there.

But the rain is hosing straight against the side of my house so I've put my blouse on.

[marks]

Well I was seriously considering manning up and doing Odlins on the PD to show up these girly KLR riders who only take their little bikes up there.

But the rain is hosing straight against the side of my house so I've put my blouse on.

Odlins - KLR and PD would be quite doable (in a fun challenging way - not a "I'm going to die" challenging way) - its the Karapoti/Pram track stuff that I have serious doubts about on the KLR - I can see a lot of potential for pain and broken plastic in there.

If you can get the PD through the Karapoti etc at the moment I will admit I'm a girly KLR rider who can only handle a little one :yes:

Anyways...

Its cold and rainy here at the moment so I'm going for a coffee. If the weather clears at all Fred and I will at least do Odlins Rd but maybe not until 12-1

will update later this morning

[Woodman]

Remember that the more tricky rides you do the less plastic you will break.
This is because either you have got better at what you do or more likely broken all the plastic already. Therefore you should long term loan the DT and WR to me and use the KLR for everything. Honestly I do not mind doing this for you. Really no trouble at all.

[pampa]

Raining over here as well and very cold as well. I'll wait for update ...



Odlins - KLR and PD would be quite doable (in a fun challenging way - not a "I'm going to die" challenging way) - its the Karapoti/Pram track stuff that I have serious doubts about on the KLR - I can see a lot of potential for pain and broken plastic in there.

If you can get the PD through the Karapoti etc at the moment I will admit I'm a girly KLR rider who can only handle a little one :yes:

Anyways...

Its cold and rainy here at the moment so I'm going for a coffee. If the weather clears at all Fred and I will at least do Odlins Rd but maybe not until 12-1

will update later this morning

[Eddieb]

Dave, after I saw you today I ran into gentleman just down the street who owned a DR and was very interested in doing Sutherlands with a group, he is a KB member but I got the impression he doesn't hang out in here much if at all.

He also tried to claim he was getting too old for adventure riding, I warned him some of our regulars (Hint:Aslan) may have something to say about that.

Anyway hopefully said gentleman will pop up and introduce himself shortly.

[Paladin]

Dave, after I saw you today I ran into gentleman just down the street who owned a DR and was very interested in doing Sutherlands with a group, he is a KB member but I got the impression he doesn't hang out in here much if at all.

He also tried to claim he was getting too old for adventure riding, I warned him some of our regulars (Hint:Aslan) may have something to say about that.

Anyway hopefully said gentleman will pop up and introduce himself shortly.

Cool! The more, the merrier!!!

:first:

[Kennif]

Dave, after I saw you today I ran into gentleman just down the street who owned a DR and was very interested in doing Sutherlands with a group, he is a KB member but I got the impression he doesn't hang out in here much if at all.

He also tried to claim he was getting too old for adventure riding, I warned him some of our regulars (Hint:Aslan) may have something to say about that.

Anyway hopefully said gentleman will pop up and introduce himself shortly.

Hey eddie "tried to claim" is a bit strong!! Its not so much that I sometimes think I'm too old it's just that I have started falling off and breaking bits - of me not of the DR!!

The last time I went down that track I was on my own and fell off coming out of a stream and broke two ribs. It took me an hour and a half to get the DR back upright again, and turned around. So I would be keen to do this ride again only with company! :rolleyes:

As far as riding goes I generally do about 35,000k a year - probably mostly on the ST1300 but also on the DR650. How does that compare? Generally I find I can keep up with whatever group I am riding with. However I do have to accept that, these days, when I break something, it takes a lot longer to heal! It makes me think twice which is probably not a bad thing.

But hey - thanks for thinking that I'm a gentleman! Hopefully no one from the U-Sillies Club will see that.
Kennif

[junkmanjoe]

hi kennif.
mate not all our rides are off road, last weekends one was just a easy ride for all, lunch at the beach.

no matter how old you are or feel,,, cant be as old as paladin...... oh shit now im in trouble...

but hay, you have to meet up with aslan, he has a dr650 as well, and come out with us some day,
more than welcome..
we all look after each other and only ride to our own skills.....well most of us anyway..

cheers
JMJ

[Aslan]

Hey eddie "tried to claim" is a bit strong!! Its not so much that I sometimes think I'm too old it's just that I have started falling off and breaking bits - of me not of the DR!!

The last time I went down that track I was on my own and fell off coming out of a stream and broke two ribs. It took me an hour and a half to get the DR back upright again, and turned around. So I would be keen to do this ride again only with company! :rolleyes:

As far as riding goes I generally do about 35,000k a year - probably mostly on the ST1300 but also on the DR650. How does that compare? Generally I find I can keep up with whatever group I am riding with. However I do have to accept that, these days, when I break something, it takes a lot longer to heal! It makes me think twice which is probably not a bad thing.

But hey - thanks for thinking that I'm a gentleman! Hopefully no one from the U-Sillies Club will see that.
Kennif

Hi Kennif - would be good to have you along on the Wellington / Wairarapa Rides - the young bucks whov'e commented already Eddie, JunkManJoe and Paladin are all great value - keeps us older fellas young at heart.

I came on your Ulysees Gravel Ride out the back of Hinakura and on to the Gladstone last year. Since then I've acquired a DR identical to yours - blue with an IMS tank - Ciao Aslan

[andy mac]

Anyone interested in a ride tomorrow? I was thinking of Odlins Rd which will keep us clear of mud & flooded rivers. Or any other suggestions?

[junkmanjoe]

whats the deal with this road that carry on after the water works road in wainui.
it keeps going and looks like it ends at a hut down by the river.
looks like a fairly good track.
is it locked or open..looks cool..

[Howie]

whats the deal with this road that carry on after the water works road in wainui.
it keeps going and looks like it ends at a hut down by the river.
looks like a fairly good track.
is it locked or open..looks cool..

Hi Joe, It's all still water collection area, locked gates, and foot accsess only,with permit or was last time I was in that way for any distance past the water treatment plant which is the building which you can see in the pic. That building is right by the site of the old Morton Dam, which used to be part of the water supply system for the Wgtn, they stil take water from a weir further upstream, it also used to be piped through a tunnel a weir on the headwaters of the Orongorongo river. Not sure if they are still doing that or not.

[junkmanjoe]

arr a little further down stream from the last pic, looks like a bridge, but it may be a pipe, and the hut just may be a collection station aye...
oh well thats stuffed that idea...ya want a beer then..

[marks]

Hiya

on weekend of 15th/16th Aug I'm intending to do the Toppy's - Sutherlands Hut loop (with maybe a look at the lower bits of cnut hill (on KLR)

anyone interested?

[Connor]

Hiya

on weekend of 15th/16th Aug I'm intending to do the Toppy's - Sutherlands Hut loop (with maybe a look at the lower bits of cnut hill (on KLR)

anyone interested?

I would be interested on the 15th back to work on 16th

[bart]

Cnut........did you mention the 'C' word. I'm in. :2guns:

[pete376403]

I'd like to attend - should have the heap back together by then (pulled the swingarm out to lube the linkages and stuff a couple of weeks ago, never got arount to putting it back together)

[marks]

I'd like to attend - should have the heap back together by then (pulled the swingarm out to lube the linkages and stuff a couple of weeks ago, never got arount to putting it back together)

Hi Pete

I'm planning to the same to mine - are there any major dramas?

BTW whats happening with your oil consumption?

[pete376403]

Pretty easy. If water has got into the frame vent holes and the linkage rocker shaft (bolt) hasn't been greased, the shaft may well have corroded and require a Good Hit (or three) to get it out (the one in mine was already starting to corrode within a few months of new.
The swingarm fills with water, too, so pull the axle adjuster bolts right out and stand the s/a on end to drain it. Grease those bolts before they go back in.

Procedures covered here http://www.klr650.marknet.us/swingarm.html

re the oil use - I went back to Motorad and told them about it. They contacted Kawi NZ and the plan is that they will do an oil change and ensure the level is correct, and make a note of the mileage. I'm to go off for a good long ride, take it back afterwards and they will see how much it has used. At that point a decision will be made as to whether the useage is within spec or not.
If they wont cover it I'll probably go for the 685cc kit.

[gav24]

Looks like sunday is going to be a good ride up cnut hill for us from the welly side...
I've never been there before so am looking to meet up with some others in Waikanae for a trip over the Akatarawas and on to wherever.... (surely Toppy's at some point I'd imagine!)

I'll have 2 or 3 mates with me on their bikes (KLR650- a "proper" old one from '86, KLR250 and a DR250)and they are new to adv riding, we also only have Trailwings on so if its wet, or you guys just know better, then we may change our plans and try out Odlins instead. Our lowest skill level is completing the Karopoti crossing on the road based tyres in the snow and very wet, (love that clay!) So are we dreaming about Cnut hill with those tyres on...?

Whats the plans boys?

[junkmanjoe]

hi there gave24.

your mates will make it to the hut ok on trail wings
what they like at going down hill.......fairly good i guess...:gob:.....

will review weather Friday night, if a group of us go in from the coast or not.

or we just head for the hut instead and have a play up the hill..

[gav24]

Hey Joe,
be good to get out on a second ride with you guys again and get the DR muddy again.
Been REALLY busy over last few months since the last pylon track ride, my 1st with you guys. VMX, new house, school trips, old van died - had to get a newer ute, and my little boys 1st b'day trip to the zoo have had me too tied up at weekends for adv riding. It must be that "responsibility" stuff I was warned about as a teenager - Damn it got me in the end :crybaby:
Still havent managed to get a bash plate sorted so will sort some kind of temporary deal up at work this week if we're heading up or down that rocky hill!
Also managed to recruit a new mate in waikanae to sell one of his bantams (thats BSA's not chooks!) and buy a KLR650. So he needs to get that dirty as well:scooter:
Will keep an eye on this thread, and see what plans are afoot for sunday...:woohoo:

anyone up for a waikanae meet up before heading over the hills?

[gav24]

Bit of plan forming with me for sunday, no matter what the weather;)
Meet either in Waikanae at 9.30 for a cruise up the akatarawas to the summit, or at the Akatarwa summit around 9.45 if your coming from that side of the hills, then Odlins road as far as the hut. I'm keen to see how far we can get towards Otaki forks also (I've got a map!!!)???
If no further than the hut then a route back to Pram via the karapoti track if the rivers arent too high.
Ability not important - couple of novices amongst us, no bike too small, and we're all on road based tyres so come and join us for a grin...
So far 3 definate's with me, welcome to join us.

[twisty]

I would be in for a ride this weekend, just as long as a Africa 750 with 50/50 tyres will get there. I'm in Upper Hutt

[junkmanjoe]

h gav ill come down and go in to odlins with you on sunday, what time you looking to be at the summit of the akas..

[gav24]

Be at the summit around 9.45 I would imagine, depending on what a disorganised bunch of reprobates I've managed to round up to come riding with me:scooter:
Should be good laugh I reckon: Paul and his mate on their KLR and XL 250's, my mate Shane on his (mint) KLR650 that he only picked up this week, me on the DR650 and you the same Joe, also an Africa twin - sweeeeet!
The issues seem to be either no skill or no grip or both:wacko:
Glad your coming over though as I've never been up Odlins track before, so need somebody who has. I was going to rely on my terralink map, also you can carry my spare petrol.....:yes:;)

[gav24]

Forgot to say - That KLR was built in 1987:gob:

...you'd cry if you knew how little he paid for it...

[Paladin]

Be at the summit around 9.45 I would imagine, depending on what a disorganised bunch of reprobates I've managed to round up to come riding with me:scooter:
Should be good laugh I reckon: Paul and his mate on their KLR and XL 250's, my mate Shane on his (mint) KLR650 that he only picked up this week, me on the DR650 and you the same Joe, also an Africa twin - sweeeeet!
The issues seem to be either no skill or no grip or both:wacko:
Glad your coming over though as I've never been up Oldins track before, so need somebody who has. I was going to rely on my terralink map, also you can carry my spare petrol.....:yes:;)

Gav, I've managed to complete Odlins on Trailwings on my DR (I did summersault the bike over my right shoulder on the way back up from the hut the first time in there but that was more my lack of experience/skill than the tyres - got off line and launched the front end up the side of a rut LOL!) so you'll be fine, altho its for sure more challenging than with brand new knobblies on!