Wellington Rideouts - Where next? [Archive] - Page 5

Woodman

14th August 2009, 18:14

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!

Blame the tyres Dave always blame the tyres:bash:

Paladin

14th August 2009, 18:15

Blame the tyres Dave always blame the tyres:bash:

Good point! Me and my big mouth! :doh:

Paladin

14th August 2009, 18:25

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

AndyMac had his T/A down Odlins to the hut on road tyres so you'll be fine & big bikes have been down there - Balrog has been down on his GS1150. Odlins isn't full of that slick yellow clay like the Pram Track; its more of a rocky kinda track so not as slippery even in the wet. It is challenging but wicked fun!

gav24

14th August 2009, 18:45

you coming in again then?...:scooter:

junkmanjoe

14th August 2009, 18:50

okies sound like good mix of carnage...ill bring my camera...:crazy:

gav24

15th August 2009, 09:20

Paladin

15th August 2009, 11:39

Meet times for tomorrows ride:
9.30 leaving "G.A.S." petrol station on SH1 in Waikanae (hope the coffee cart is open!)
then meeting up with others from the hutt side at the saddle/lookout/carpark/start of track at 9.45 -ish aim to head in just before 10:chase:

Just heard that a big group of quads are also heading down Odlins on sunday, so we have a support crew!!

So any idea HOW big the quad group is and what TIME they're headed in Odlins?

Its not a wide track and being in there with 20 or 30 quads might be a pain!

:msn-wink:

junkmanjoe

15th August 2009, 14:57

yes as dave says quads... we had a close call with quads on the pram track aye dave.. its ok if we all going in the same direction.... or are they mates of yours gav..leaving car park at same time.

twisty

15th August 2009, 17:51

sounds cool, but where is saddle/lookout/carpark/start? I don't know where Odlins is.

cheers Mark

Paladin

15th August 2009, 18:16

sounds cool, but where is saddle/lookout/carpark/start? I don't know where Odlins is.

cheers Mark

Its at the summit, ie saddle(!) of the Akatarawa Road that runs from Upper Hutt to Waikanae (its the road Staglands is on!). You can't miss the car park, its on the south side of the road with big concrete blocks on the edge that looks west towards Waikanae.

Odlins Rd is the the "local" name for the 4wd track that runs off north from the summit - on your map it is probably called Waiotauru Rd which is its real name.

twisty

15th August 2009, 18:49

Thanks, cya there :-)

pampa

15th August 2009, 19:01

Hi what time on the carpark at the top? and is someone meeting on caltex?

Cheers,
Pampa

gav24

15th August 2009, 20:03

9.45 at the summit/track start.

The rumours of quads (that I started:doh:) maybe wildly exagerated!
Paul, who's coming with me, mentioned that his step father was heading in on his quad with his mates. I'll try and get more info when we meet up in the morning:niceone:

If track is too busy maybe an alternative could be the karapoti crossing? Discuss in the morning at the summit.

See you guys tomorrow:clap::clap::clap:

Paladin

15th August 2009, 20:15

Hi what time on the carpark at the top? and is someone meeting on caltex?

Cheers,
Pampa

Eddieb & I & hopefully Joe will be leaving Rimutaka Caltex 9.15/9.20am if you wanna meet us!

junkmanjoe

15th August 2009, 20:18

im not keen on karapoti crossing, im coming down to ride odlins,,,, because its yummy..... and makes me happy..:niceone: quads will have to move over for the super tanker.....fuel must get through

gav24

15th August 2009, 20:26

Ignore previous ideas of Karapoti then!

We'll all tuck in behind the supertanker:eek:

Same opinion as you Joe, I only really want to do Odlins as I've not it before.

Hopefully the weather forecast will continue to get it wrong...dry and 21 degrees here on the kapiti coast! bit different to last weeks weekend forecast:niceone:

gav24

15th August 2009, 20:35

Right I'm signing off now,

See you guys tomorrow either 9.30 at waikanae G.A.S or 9.45 at the summit.

Top Guns on TV3 so I'm off to watch Maverick rip up the skies and the runway on his GPX 750 :clap::clap:

pampa

15th August 2009, 20:53

Eddieb & I & hopefully Joe will be leaving Rimutaka Caltex 9.15/9.20am if you wanna meet us!

Cool I'll try to be there if not there by 9:20 then i'll either catch up or the usual :blank:

Cheers,
Pampa

junkmanjoe

15th August 2009, 21:02

Cool I'll try to be there if not there by 9:20 then i'll either catch up or the usual :blank:

Cheers,
Pampa

come on mate im coming down, be great to catch up with ya.. oh hows them hot grips mate

Aslan

16th August 2009, 09:10

have fun you lot :) :niceone:

pampa

16th August 2009, 17:22

It was a great day despite of the forecast thanks Gav24 for organising. I had really good fun with a great bunch.

I'll post some pics later.

Cheers,
Pampa

Paladin

16th August 2009, 18:28

Well it was another crackin ride on Odlins Road, great to meet the new riders and congrats to everyone who broke their Odlins cherry! And the weather pretty much held out for us which was a bonus!

I have to say it's definitely more cut up in there these days and the run back up to the saddle from the Hut was still challenging(and scary!) for me, but wicked fun nonetheless!

Next stop: tackling it from the Otaki Forks side!

Hope to see you guys again soon & thanks to everyone for a great day out!

gav24

16th August 2009, 18:44

Yeah, thanks for coming along guys. Great ride today.
The three of us had a true adventure ride on the alternative ride back...
Ended up at a fallen tree blocking the track a couple of K's in. No chainsaw so back up the hill, that I was glad we wouldnt have to ride up on the way down:wacko:
Anyway back up after a while pushing and shoving each other, past a 4wd that was stuck fast - no winch!!!! and the rescue team on the way down for it ...and eventually back to where we left you:clap:
then an easy ride back to the road:niceone:
Cool thing when down there and resting for a while, planning what to do about the tree; a Morepork flew in and landed only about 3 meters away from us, he stayed there for quite a while looking at us and hopping about the branches close to us, then he took off. Really great to see one in the day, that close as well:niceone:
Unfortunately none of us had a camera:rolleyes:
Look forward to the photos from the rest of the ride though.

junkmanjoe

16th August 2009, 19:02

cheers gav24..top day, a few hiccups on my trip up, but no offs....

i do believe un finished adventuring in there mate....i better put the small tank on for our next attack..... less weight to pick up....just incase.

photos in my album, under odlins road
a couple to wet ya taste buds

thanks
JMJ

gav24

16th August 2009, 19:51

Definate unfinished adventuring:niceone:

Reckon a new entrance could be down in reikorangi, up through the pine forest and up to Odlins road,back to the hut, then through to Otaki Forks...

...got a bit of research to do yet, and maybe a couple of axes taken along on the bikes to clear that bloody tree! But cant be sure that thats the right road yet, again more rekky's needed:banana:

Cheers for the shots Joe, great for reliving the days adventures after a bath, a belly full of food and getting the fire stoked up:niceone:

Eddieb

16th August 2009, 19:53

Well, that was a good day but I am so sore now, especially between my shoulder blades. While the G/S is a load of fun the old school suspension does beat you up a fair bit.

1) The Africa Twin
2) The Storm Trooper KLR650
3 & 4) A scene familiar to many Wellington riders, Pablo having gear lever issues, again. Pablo rode straight into the hut and swapped his lever for a spare he was carrying.
5 & 6) Joe on the track from the hut down to the river.

Waihou Thumper

16th August 2009, 20:14

2) The Storm Trooper KLR650

Going around the puddle, geez, what next...:clap:
That looks like a perfect spot for a great 'Splash' shot...

Eddieb

16th August 2009, 20:14

More....

1) The BMW outside the hut, hmm, no green KLR650's here
2) The Hut
3) The river was very clear
4) The bikes from within the hut

Waihou Thumper

16th August 2009, 20:17

3 & 4) A scene familiar to many Wellington riders, Pablo having gear lever issues, again. Pablo rode straight into the hut and swapped his lever for a spare he was carrying.

:clap:Trusty bike, nice, well at least you know to carry four or five gear levers....:devil2:

Waihou Thumper

16th August 2009, 20:20

Nice one Eddie, Joe and the guys... Looks like a nice local blast with tricky bits for 100% of it...:niceone:

Eddieb

16th August 2009, 20:37

And the video. This shows the good stuff, though the quality isn't great.

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twisty

16th August 2009, 21:27

Great ride, thanks for organising that, awsome group. I think I wore a couple of mil off the bottom of the Africa's skid pan, very entertaining :-)

junkmanjoe

16th August 2009, 21:28

and nearly squashed eddieb....that be a different thread...

gav24

16th August 2009, 21:29

Glad you got my adv meets supercross moment in there near the end.
Somehow that angle doesnt show how close you got to being pushed off the cliff by the Africa twin though:eek:
Great job though, going for air time on that big bike:stupid::laugh:

stormtrooper

16th August 2009, 21:38

Waihou Thumper

16th August 2009, 21:40

Great ride, thanks for organising that, awsome group. I think I wore a couple of mil off the bottom of the Africa's skid pan, very entertaining :-)

Welcome, these guys are going to wear more than that...hehe:eek:

Waihou Thumper

16th August 2009, 21:43

What a great fun ride abit of everything in here, thanks to the guys for recording bits of the trip, some good times have been had and more to come.

To all those riders that came out today thankyou for making it a great day out.

This is what the site, the rides are all about...It is great to welcome new riders to the Adventure game. There are certainly a load of ecperienced guys here and Joe, Eddie are cool guys, Look forward to meeting you all down there one day....:chase:

junkmanjoe

16th August 2009, 23:02

What a great fun ride abit of everything in here, thanks to the guys for recording bits of the trip, some good times have been had and more to come.

To all those riders that came out today thankyou for making it a great day out.

Hi stormtrooper......

Hmmm wonder where you got that idea from...deep in the bush on a fab ride.

welcome. you will have to get gav to drag you over the the rapa one day mate... :chase:

pampa

17th August 2009, 10:19

Ok some pics now

http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/129-OdlinsRoad-Gav24-16.08.2009/dsc01262.jpg-1024x768.jpg

Dave on the distance
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/129-OdlinsRoad-Gav24-16.08.2009/dsc01263.jpg-1024x768.jpg

Joe, Paul and the mighty Klr

http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/129-OdlinsRoad-Gav24-16.08.2009/dsc01264.jpg-1024x768.jpg

Gav scoutting the puddle
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/129-OdlinsRoad-Gav24-16.08.2009/dsc01265.jpg-1024x768.jpg

and accross
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/129-OdlinsRoad-Gav24-16.08.2009/dsc01266.jpg-1024x768.jpg

end of the track
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/129-OdlinsRoad-Gav24-16.08.2009/dsc01267.jpg-1024x768.jpg

bit of a drop after
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/129-OdlinsRoad-Gav24-16.08.2009/dsc01268.jpg-1024x768.jpg

pampa

17th August 2009, 10:24

some more

third river crossing

http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/129-OdlinsRoad-Gav24-16.08.2009/dsc01269.jpg-1024x768.jpg

storm trooper up the nasty bit (bad photo but well)
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/129-OdlinsRoad-Gav24-16.08.2009/dsc01273.jpg-1024x768.jpg

Paul up same bit
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/129-OdlinsRoad-Gav24-16.08.2009/dsc01274.jpg-1024x768.jpg

Joe steady up
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/129-OdlinsRoad-Gav24-16.08.2009/dsc01275.jpg-1024x768.jpg

The mighty r80 which never stops (aint that right twister?)
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/129-OdlinsRoad-Gav24-16.08.2009/dsc01276.jpg-1024x768.jpg

http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/129-OdlinsRoad-Gav24-16.08.2009/dsc01277.jpg-1024x768.jpg

Dave
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/129-OdlinsRoad-Gav24-16.08.2009/dsc01278.jpg-1024x768.jpg

Paul having trouble starting the bike
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/129-OdlinsRoad-Gav24-16.08.2009/dsc01279.jpg-1024x768.jpg

Twister (another bad photo)
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/129-OdlinsRoad-Gav24-16.08.2009/dsc01281.jpg-1024x768.jpg

pampa

17th August 2009, 10:26

and some more

EddieB stopping for another rest
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/129-OdlinsRoad-Gav24-16.08.2009/dsc01282.jpg-1024x768.jpg

while the rest pushes
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/129-OdlinsRoad-Gav24-16.08.2009/dsc01283.jpg-1024x768.jpg

Gav24 showing how is done
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/129-OdlinsRoad-Gav24-16.08.2009/dsc01285.jpg-1024x768.jpg

Paladin

17th August 2009, 15:15

And the video. This shows the good stuff, though the quality isn't great.

Thanks for takin the time to do some vid & pics mate!

:niceone:

buggsubique

17th August 2009, 18:47

OK, not so much, but I'll be joining you'se fullas pretty soon (12 Oct) as I work full time out of Trentham and come back to Blenheim for the weekends. Plan is to commute on the Africa, parking it up in the covered long term park each weekend (unless anyone lives next to the airport and would accept a case or two of marlborough wine for bike parking??).

so yeah, in the height of summer I might just be up for the odd after-work jaunt during the week if anything's happenin!

See y'all soon, Buggs

junkmanjoe

17th August 2009, 19:32

sweet mate. welcome aboard the north. be great to catch up soon aye

Underground

17th August 2009, 20:15

Are you buggering off on us Buggs ?
You can't qualify as a mainlander if you spend more time up there than down here you know :no:

buggsubique

17th August 2009, 20:19

just on a crusade mate! Spreading the good word of the XRV!

junkmanjoe

18th August 2009, 09:20

yea we know it can be done.....we have seen it..:blink:

Paladin

18th August 2009, 11:10

yea we know it can be done.....we have seen it..:blink:

We certainly have bro! And in good style too!
(we won't mention the little "almost" down the ravine incident though! :shutup: )

:Punk:

Woodman

18th August 2009, 20:41

We certainly have bro! And in good style too!
(we won't mention the little "almost" down the ravine incident though! :shutup: )

:Punk:

Buggs is already an experienced "almost down a ravine rider" he has a witness.

Paladin

18th August 2009, 20:44

Buggs is already an experienced "almost down a ravine rider" he has a witness.

Him and Twisty can ride together then!

:shutup:

gav24

20th August 2009, 14:49

Eddieb

20th August 2009, 15:03

You 3 coming saturday? It's a good ride.....

gav24

20th August 2009, 15:23

Not sure about Paul (aka PKKLR) but me and Shane are off to Russia on Saturday:shit:

Not actual Russia, or else I'd bring back an Ural outfit and 2 wheel-drive your BMW into WWII submission, then break down probably! Ha Ha Ha:laugh::laugh:

Long story, but result is Saturdays out :no:

All 3 of us have monday off work though:done:

marks

20th August 2009, 16:37

New ride for Monday 24th August,

A bit of a posse is forming to chart a bit of new territory...:2guns:

Myself, Stormtrooper and PKKLR so far are planning on exploring 2 different areas:

1) First short trip is a different entry onto Odlins road from Reikiorangi, we tried it in the reverse direction (ie from the track to Reikiorangi) last weekend but werent too sure if we had the right track and ended up at a fallen tree so, it would be good to explore from the other end and see where it leads us...

2) Bit more of an adventure this one, potentially:Punk:, heading from Otaki forks to the Odlins road Hut, then down Odlins, and out onto the Aka's (or even Reikiorangi - depending on the results of 1)) Cant gaurentee too much about this one. Its shown as a walking track on my Terralink map, Otaki Forks road on Google maps, and on a short rekky from the hut last week it seems to be a track that is used by 4x4's occasionally. Seemed pretty grassy and not down to the stones like the rest of Odlins so ... better have a look see:laugh:

If all goes well then it could make Odlins into a great loop ride!

Any takers for a look on monday.

not wanting to rain on your parade....

My son and I have explored the Otaki Forks end and were told by the local DOC ranger there was no access - he turned up in a flash when he heard a couple of bikes go past his house.

My understanding is that the access from Riekiorangi to Odlins is initially via some private property (I think - off Rangiora Rd).

Happy to be proven wrong on both counts.

According to the guys at the DOC office in Waikanae (very helpful) - the only vehicular access is from the Aka's Rd summit/car park to the open area at the summit of Oldins Rd. Past that (down to the hut) is technically walking access only although they said they turn a blind eye if people stay on the main track and don't go past the hut.

If you guys want a fun ride - explore up behind Shannon (there is a neat nasty track off Tokomaru Valley Rd that claimed a few mirrors etc last time we were there.

gav24

20th August 2009, 17:30

Just revisited the terralink map and it look like you could be right. The difference between walking and vehicular tracks is pretty hard to spot: long dash compared to quite a long dash:blink: Plus when we tried to head down to Reikorangi, we met 3 different 4wd's so maybe there is alot of blind eye turning around that area?...

Although... there were some pretty fresh vehicle tracks after the hut, and the track looked to have only been kept open from the encroaching bush by those tell tale twin tyre tracks...

Will still head up and have a look on monday as the ride up to the forks is pretty good fun anyway.

But could you give any more details on the Shannon track as that could be the real adventure now on Monday:Punk:

gav24

20th August 2009, 17:34

Also on Google maps, not the most reliable I guess? the track from the forks, past the hut and to the end of Odlins road/the summit is marked as Otaki Gorge "Road"

Any clues anyone?

I say just go and have a look...

Pampera

20th August 2009, 18:58

not wanting to rain on your parade....

My understanding is that the access from Riekiorangi to Odlins is initially via some private property (I think - off Rangiora Rd).

Happy to be proven wrong on both counts.

.

I believe Mark is correct. I rode this route up to Odlins as part of a Mike Britton ride (Middle Earth ride I think) some years ago and as I recall we started by riding onto a farm drive then track then into the park from below.

Michael

marks

20th August 2009, 19:31

But could you give any more details on the Shannon track as that could be the real adventure now on Monday:Punk:

Some photos of our last ride here (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317350&page=24)

hopefully someone else can give you better instructions than these....

go the end of Tokomaru Valley Rd (lots of logging debris) and turn around and head back. A few hundred metres back there is a sharp right turn. To the left of that turn a snotty track continues straight ahead and climbs fairly steeply. Follow this track until (hopefully) you end up somewhere near Tokumaru.

sorry - its not much - but its the best I can do

Howie

20th August 2009, 22:25

Some photos of our last ride here (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317350&page=24)

hopefully someone else can give you better instructions than these....

go the end of Tokomaru Valley Rd (lots of logging debris) and turn around and head back. A few hundred metres back there is a sharp right turn. To the left of that turn a snotty track continues straight ahead and climbs fairly steeply. Follow this track until (hopefully) you end up somewhere near Tokumaru.

sorry - its not much - but its the best I can do

to get to the area Mark is talking about head towards the tararuas on Mangahao rd from shannon, the road turns to gravel soon after you pass the Mangahao power station, and Tokomarua valley road is a few Km in on your Left, you can also head up Mangahao rd as far as the top Dam. Well worth a look up there.

More pic's from the trip earlier this year start here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=85178&page=30

gav24

21st August 2009, 10:19

Just going to speak to a friend this afternoon who lives up the gorge (Otaki) about access to some of the tracks that run off to the north from over the suspension bridge - cant remember the name of the road at the moment. If access is possible will have a play up there.

If not we'll probably head up to Manakau and go into the tararuas from there, good looking track called "Thompsons" could be fun...

Will keep you posted via this thread. But definately a ride leaving Waikanae on monday morning, just who knows where...

gav24

22nd August 2009, 19:32

The ride planned for Monday, has now been bought forward to sunday - TOMORROW!

Partly due to some stuff coming up on our monday off, and mostly due to us all being frustrated that we were double-booked today and missing out on the Cnut Hill assault:(

So plan is to leave Waikanae G.A.S. station on SH1 at 9.20 ish in the morning and head up for a scout around Otaki Forks and then probably try and find the track that links the end of Kaitawa Road up the gorge to Ringawhati road near the racecourse in Otaki.
If time and access permits we could try the link up to North Manakau road...

If non of this works we'll just head up to Manakau and head into the bush from there!

So its now SUNDAY not Monday!

junkmanjoe

22nd August 2009, 20:19

sorry mate im out.....i got some repairs to do on my beast...

marks

22nd August 2009, 20:29

I'm out too

KLR needs work and DT is making some dire engine noises (maybe power valve) :cry:

take some photos for us to ogle

gav24

22nd August 2009, 20:32

Will do, hopefully they wont be photos of us at locked gates, or being chased off land by irate farmers:Oi:

Nah, should be fun no matter what happens:clap:

stormtrooper

23rd August 2009, 17:58

Sunday ride was a great blast, ended up on the tompson track and entered through otaki down past the race course. Ride was abit hairy in places with more than afew slippery rocks and uphill bits but managed to get to Manauku North Road. There is some orsome veiws at the top of the ridges and afew tracks to explore next time, came back from Te horo along the beach it was magic. Thanks to gav and paul for making it a fun adventure.
Pics to come.

gav24

23rd August 2009, 18:50

Yes really good ride, and just challenging enough to make it an adventure - ey Paul?:clap::clap:

Bit of time spent poking around at Otaki forks and over the suspension bridge, but nothing much happening so off to Otaki, as described by Stormtrooper Shane.

Some sticky going on some rarely used tracks, and a BIG shock off an electric fence for me:Oi:

Then the Thompson track proper... Pretty tight, steep, wet, rocky and slippery near the start, some good splashes and then up the ridge line. Man were we sweaty when we finally stopped with Pauls poor little KLR hissing and spitting like a boiling kettle:(

Then it gradually opened up and the views once at the top were AMAZING! Trip back down made me glad we were doing it that way round as was pretty steep and rutty in places:clap:

Finally a great blast down the sawdust/chippings then on to the gravel in the cleared forest, over the river and out at the shelter on Manakau road, (Past a sign saying no vehicles - oops!)

Final blast down the beach to waikanae - wont be able to do this on a motorcycle after Sept 1 (even with a warrant & rego) - new local by-law - Bastards:Oi:

Would be good to do again with a few more of us. Recomend good tyres - mine weren't- especially on a big bike! So no bald trail wings on a Africa Twin!

Enjoy the photos!

gav24

23rd August 2009, 18:53

and some more

Eddieb

23rd August 2009, 19:45

A short clip from Saturdays Sutherlands Hut ride. Joe and the guys playing around in a mud puddle at the beginning of the track proper.

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Eddieb

24th August 2009, 12:46

So on Friday night I bought a GoPro 5 Motorsport and stuck it on the front of the bike to record our trip into Sutherlands Hut.

I got the 54 degree lens version rather than the 170 degree widescreen. I felt it gave better depth and I didn't need the widescreen as we aren't in a racetrack situation with vehicles beside trying to pass that we want to capture.

For the first attempt the camera was mounted onto the front headlight using a suction cup fitting that came with the camera. I think Helmet mounted might be better for a number of reasons.

So in all it's glory here's the first installment of filming.

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Eddieb

24th August 2009, 18:00

And part 2. This is where the river crossings start I think.

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Eddieb

24th August 2009, 18:01

And part 3. More river crossings and the final run into the hut.

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bart

24th August 2009, 18:40

Awesome Eddie. :first:

I can't get sound, but that may be just my poota.

gav24

24th August 2009, 19:07

Great Eddie!
Now its like had 2 rides out over the weekend, instead of one:woohoo:
Cant wait to do it for real, and give the Cnut a good hammering. I ordered a new rear tyre today so gonna give it heaps up that bad-boy I keep hearing so much about:scooter::woohoo::scooter:

Make my pics on an ancient low res digi camera of Thompons look a bit rubbish...:Oops:

That looks like fun

24th August 2009, 20:00

I got sound but only if I adjust the loud button to really really big :crazy:
Top filming eddie, I thought we fell off there once :gob:

junkmanjoe

24th August 2009, 20:21

Great Eddie!
Now its like had 2 rides out over the weekend, instead of one:woohoo:
Cant wait to do it for real, and give the Cnut a good hammering. I ordered a new rear tyre today so gonna give it heaps up that bad-boy I keep hearing so much about:scooter::woohoo::scooter:
:

cnut hill needs to be given respect... as she has taken two guys before...
thats why shes being such a bitch and not letting us ride all the way up..

JMJ

Paladin

24th August 2009, 20:34

That's an awesome first attempt at video Eddie, well done mate! Picture quality is pretty damn good!!!

:2thumbsup

Certainly didn't seem to get vibration problems with the headlight mount, which was a wicked result first time out. I can see how if helmet mounted you would get the views around corners quicker as the rider would look around the turn before the bike turns. Maybe with helmet mount you might also get a better perspective of the angles too, eg when climbing up/down slips or entry/exits of river crossings - the headlight mount does seem to flatten everything out. BTW, I did manage to get sound but very low and only with the YouTube AND my laptop both turned up to max volume! i suppose helmet mount would also allow you to look around and capture some of the scenery as we pass it too. Decisions, decisions.....!

You're gonna have some great fun playing around with setups - good on ya mate for gettin going on video! Bloody brilliant!

bart

24th August 2009, 20:34

cnut hill needs to be given respect... as she has taken two guys before...
thats why shes being such a bitch and not letting us ride all the way up..

JMJ

That will change real soon. I'm kicking myself that I didn't have one more go. :crybaby:

Sulky sulk sulk.......at least I got to the bleeding top .........sulk sulk............didn't feel like cheating at the time............sulk sulk sulk.............I'd only owned the bike a week.........sulk sulk..........first time off road with it..........sulk sulk..........can't think of any more excuses........sulky sulk

bart

24th August 2009, 20:36

Found that the little fella's been playing on the computer. Sound was turned off elsewhere. Cheers.

marks

24th August 2009, 22:57

That will change real soon. I'm kicking myself that I didn't have one more go. :crybaby:

cmon Bart - we were all so totally fooked that none of us had the energy for another go

part of me was relieved that my clutch went south - knackered doesn't even come close to how tired I was feeling :yes:

I'm keen to try and take the KLR up the first nasty bit and to the foot of the 2nd nasty bit (but no further - I know my limits..)

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andy mac

25th August 2009, 13:24

In the vid Bart's DR sounds like its running good & grunty.:yes: And you managed to miss the cameraman parked midtrack.

marks

25th August 2009, 18:11

In the vid Bart's DR sounds like its running good & grunty.:yes: And you managed to miss the cameraman parked midtrack.

it was closer to 'stuck' rather than 'parked'

now spill the beans on what appears to be your new wr250r

we want photos

are you keeping the T/A?

Box'a'bits

25th August 2009, 20:06

Now spill the beans on what appears to be your new wr250r. We want photos. Aare you keeping the T/A?

Yes, I can report the new bike made an outing round Red Rocks on Monday night. V.well farkled it is too. :woohoo: :rockon:

Marks, you were right about Andy leaving everyone for dust once he moved off the T/A....

andy mac

26th August 2009, 00:43

now spill the beans on what appears to be your new wr250r we want photos are you keeping the T/A?

Mark you are spot on ID'ing my new bike. I wanted a more dirt oriented bike that was small enough to be manhandled without help. Recently the T/A has seen some places (stuck) where I shouldn't have taken it, riding alone.

First impression offroad at Red Rocks is it's very enjoyable to flick around. And on road it cruises comfortably at 100kph with the wide ratio 6 speed gearbox. The fuel injected engine is very smooth and really winds out to high rpm.

Wish list - knobblies, larger fuel tank, pannier racks.

:wari:WR250R:wari:Supertrail:wari:

marks

26th August 2009, 08:27

Mark you are spot on ID'ing my new bike. I wanted a more dirt oriented bike that was small enough to be manhandled without help. Recently the T/A has seen some places (stuck) where I shouldn't have taken it, riding alone.

First impression offroad at Red Rocks is it's very enjoyable to flick around. And on road it cruises comfortably at 100kph with the wide ratio 6 speed gearbox. The fuel injected engine is very smooth and really winds out to high rpm.

Wish list - knobblies, larger fuel tank, pannier racks.

:wari:WR250R:wari:Supertrail:wari:

sounds like a modern version of a DT230 :yes:

you keeping the T/A?

Paladin

26th August 2009, 09:21

Mark you are spot on ID'ing my new bike. I wanted a more dirt oriented bike that was small enough to be manhandled without help. Recently the T/A has seen some places (stuck) where I shouldn't have taken it, riding alone.

First impression offroad at Red Rocks is it's very enjoyable to flick around. And on road it cruises comfortably at 100kph with the wide ratio 6 speed gearbox. The fuel injected engine is very smooth and really winds out to high rpm.

Wish list - knobblies, larger fuel tank, pannier racks.

:wari:WR250R:wari:Supertrail:wari:

Congrats Andy!

Looks like it's gonna be heaps of fun!

:woohoo:

Woodman

26th August 2009, 22:47

Well done.

I lke those, one of my labour units has one but he won't let me ride it. Wonder if they will ever bring out a 450 version?

marks

26th August 2009, 22:53

Well done.

I lke those, one of my labour units has one but he won't let me ride it.

He must have seen you ride the klr :yes:

Paladin

1st September 2009, 17:45

Well it's official; you Welly/Kapiti/Wairarapa nutters will be having fun without me for a few weeks.

I had my hernia op yesterday and got home from the hospital today and YES it farkin hurts! No heavy lifting for six weeks and no offroading either! But as soon as the discomfort has subsided I can at least ride the bike on the seal - oh joy! :crybaby:

Woodman

1st September 2009, 18:18

Some people have all the fun.:woohoo:

Eddieb

1st September 2009, 18:18

Well bad news that equals good news in the same post. Glad to hear it's done Dave and speedy recovery.

gav24

1st September 2009, 18:51

yeah, take it easy mate. Hopefully summer will be well underway:sunny:, and cnut hill toppled by a standard big trailie:scooter::gob:, when you return to the tracks.
Guess we'll see heaps of you on the forums now youve nothing else to do...

Aslan

1st September 2009, 21:48

Pampera

1st September 2009, 22:05

I had my hernia op yesterday and got home from the hospital today and YES it farkin hurts! No heavy lifting for six weeks and no offroading either! But as soon as the discomfort has subsided I can at least ride the bike on the seal - oh joy! :crybaby:

Good news you made it through OK. Well done.

Don't get cocky about recovery and try something too soon. You can set yourself back weeks by forgetting things are barely knitted back together after an operation. Take things slowly and think before doing anything vigorous or sudden. We will post written descriptions of the Toppy's waitress after each ride, to help you through.

Michael

bart

1st September 2009, 22:22

Speaking of which........where's the ride this weekend.

You take it easy Dave. I'll take plenty of pictures for you.

junkmanjoe

1st September 2009, 22:26

bart mate id be keen to have another play in the makiro if you up to it

marks

1st September 2009, 22:33

bart mate id be keen to have another play in the makiro if you up to it

now you bastards aren't allowed to organize another Makairo run while I'm otherwise occupied.

It is simply not permitted :bash:

do something boring instead :yes:

junkmanjoe

1st September 2009, 22:37

now you bastards aren't allowed to organize another Makairo run while I'm otherwise occupied.

It is simply not permitted :bash:

do something boring instead :yes:

thats it makairo, makario, i had so much fun in there last time i wana go in and turn around and come out again...

OH YEA.

Paladin

2nd September 2009, 09:35

Thanks guys! Will be pulling my hair out not being able to go on rides I'm sure! But at least its done before all the really nice weather arrives and 6 weeks should go by fairly quickly plus startin the new day job next week will keep the old noggin active I suppose!

I'll just have to live vicariously through your exploits! :yes:

And I'll be back on the bike before then, just on road only though!

Not an op I'd wish on anyone, unless you like feelin like you have a red hot poker shoved in your groin when you stand up! :gob:

Box'a'bits

2nd September 2009, 19:25

Not an op I'd wish on anyone, unless you like feelin like you have a red hot poker shoved in your groin when you stand up! :gob:

I'll see your hernia op & raise you the loss of a testicle.:bye:....Pusssy....

bart

2nd September 2009, 20:56

I'll see your hernia op & raise you the loss of a testicle.:bye:....Pusssy....

Ouch. You guys are making my eyes water just thinking about that shit. :crybaby::doctor::crybaby:

bart

2nd September 2009, 20:57

now you bastards aren't allowed to organize another Makairo run while I'm otherwise occupied.

It is simply not permitted :bash:

do something boring instead :yes:

It's OK Mark. I promise I won't have any fun. :wari::wari::wari::woohoo::woohoo::wari::wari::war i::bye:

junkmanjoe

2nd September 2009, 21:00

much........:scooter:

marks

2nd September 2009, 21:25

fookers:crybaby:

Pampera

2nd September 2009, 22:01

fookers:crybaby:

Just to make you feel better, I am minded to join Sunday's Makairo expedition as well.
Michael

Paladin

4th September 2009, 13:21

I'll see your hernia op & raise you the loss of a testicle.:bye:....Pusssy....

Oooh that makes me wince just thinking about it!

All I can say is Thank God for Tramadol - blessed relief from the hot poker up the groin feeling!
:devil2:

andy mac

10th September 2009, 23:32

Does anyone want to ride Odlins Rd on Sunday 13th?

marks

11th September 2009, 07:42

Does anyone want to ride Odlins Rd on Sunday 13th?

Hi Andy

would love to but am unable to this weekend (got lots of bike maintenance to do)

Have fun

ps - txt Fred - he's always keen but never checks the site....

junkmanjoe

11th September 2009, 15:32

ill pass thanks andy... saving my bike for end off the month...service due soon..

Paladin

12th September 2009, 08:34

Just thought I'd let you guys know had my GP f/u on the hernia op this past Wednesday - upshot is I DIDN'T have keyhole surgery; got a nice 4 or 5 inch incision instead - can't believe the clinician didn't bother to tell me they'd done a full op & not keyhole before discharging me from the hospital! Explains why I've been so uncomfortable since the op! :angry:
Bloody close call as before the op the consultant told me I'd be able to commute on the bike from this coming Monday(ie 2 weeks rest) and now of course my GP is saying minimum 6 weeks completely off the bike because one loss of balance and holding up 160+Kg's to stop it falling and I'd be rippin the heck out of the layers of sutures! Lucky I saw the GP this week and not next week aye!!!!!
Grrrrrrrr! :2guns:

So won't be joining you ladies for fun on bikes for a while longer yet!
:crybaby:

And I get to commute on the bus which takes longer and costs more, for at least 4 extra weeks! :angry:

Oh joy!
;)

andy mac

12th September 2009, 18:53

Does anyone want to ride Odlins Rd on Sunday 13th?

Meeting Fred at 10:30 at the summit carpark, will also probably do a trip thru Akatarawa forest exiting at Paraparaumu. All welcome. :sunny:

Eddieb

13th September 2009, 20:00

Just found another little vid from the Sutherlands Hut ride a few weeks ago.

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marks

13th September 2009, 20:46

Just found another little vid from the Sutherlands Hut ride a few weeks ago.

which could go part way towards explaining why Freds engine grenaded in the Mungatooks today...............

bart

13th September 2009, 22:38

which could go part way towards explaining why Freds engine grenaded in the Mungatooks today...............

Did it. Tell him I've got a spare engine for it in my shed. One careful owner. :whistle:

NordieBoy

14th September 2009, 08:54

which could go part way towards explaining why Freds engine grenaded in the Mungatooks today...............

The bike obviously preferred his old boots.

Fred101

14th September 2009, 12:28

New boots ha ha. They leak, the clips come undone, they are tight, hard to walk in. One day I'll get used to em. Well here's the story. Went through the creek at the bottom of Rimu road, noticed a change in tone, thought it was the water, ha ha, rode up the hill to catch up with Andy. Whilst looking around for a tow rope found a credit card, drivers license, key, and access card in a plastic bag, well off the track, turned out they belonged to someone Andy knew, someone was lucky. Gave up on the idea of a supplejack towrope when a couple of hunters turned up with some "string". Coasted back down the hill with string all set to be towed by Andy. Back at the creek though bugger it, it's only making a loud rattly noise, what could really go wrong? motored across the creek. Got under tow for a couple of hundred meters when the rope gave out. Figured that since the bike was still going and the alternative was to leave it behind decided that we would leave it behind when we had no alternative but to do that. What the? . . . yea that's what I thought, but it's logical right? Managed to get up to a few hundred meters from the Pram track junction, when the noise got "serious" and Andy left me to go to get some cellphone coverage to see if we could call Mark - or someone - anyone. Jackpot!!! He came back with a quad bike rider and a tow rope, so then it was a slow tow with wussy me electing to coast down the hills got us back to the Maungakotukutuku gate where surprise surprise there was Mark & Bruce and a spare spot on the trailer. A quick beer with Mark and Bruce in the sun on the way home and dropped off at the gate by Bruce. A great day out and now a motor to pull apart.

andy mac

16th September 2009, 12:47

Fred what's the verdict on the motor?
It highlights the necessity of carrying a towrope but any offroad tow is going to be difficult because of the constantly changing terrain - uphill, downhill, stream crossings, slippery shit etc. Probably best to have a towrope with some stretch to dampen the on/off throttle surges. And I think the towed bike must be able to drop the tow at any time, to avoid being dragged along on their side. This probably deserves its own topic.
Photo 1 Fred behind the towtruck - Yamaha Raptor 600
Photo 2 Paul in the tank traps on Odlins Rd summit
We were just 3 riders and it's amazing how much less downtime there is with a smaller group. Shorter stops at bottlenecks but also less photo opportunities.

Eddieb

19th September 2009, 08:40

Another clip from our recent Sutherlands Hut trip. First I get a little stuck in some soft sand, then Joe gets a little ungraceful and stuck on the next crossing, Dave then does the same on the next one and finally both Benjah and I need a push as we get stuck mid river on the same crossing.

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Paladin

19th September 2009, 09:16

Nice one Eddie!!!

:2thumbsup

I'm missing the rides SO much!

junkmanjoe

19th September 2009, 10:01

great movie eddie....why is it when ever there is a camera around....:2thumbsup

marks

3rd October 2009, 07:47

I'm going to head off to Odlins Rd this morning on the DT and if I'm still enthused go via the Akatarawa Rd to Karapoti then back via the Mungatooks.

The mungatooks will be slippery as bat snot

hope to be at the car park at the beginning of Odlins at 11 (ish)

if anyone wants to tag along they can txt/ph on 0274499115

I'll take spot (http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=01q06TnoAraF4ElU0i5JBcqI7064YGp d9) so you can can and rescue me if I snag my petticoat etc

andy mac

3rd October 2009, 09:23

Hi Mark sounds like a top loop but Saturday is my yacht racing day. Wet but clean fun. Have a safe ride.

gav24

8th October 2009, 07:41

Check out the calender or the ADV rider training thread for a "Mungy to Karapoti" crossing with beginner training from little old me as well:2thumbsup
Will be heading out from the Pram side of the Mungy's at 10am this saturday 10th October.

pampa

8th October 2009, 14:17

Box'a'bits

8th October 2009, 16:31

Hi Gav, can u put a link? couldn't find the thread
Cheers, Pampa

Here you go. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2152&day=2009-10-10& :beer:
Or http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=107514
Steve

gav24

8th October 2009, 18:34

For those planning on joining me for the training this saturday, Sorry but I've had to postpone it due to the weather. Just headed up this arvo for a quick look and its not exactly ideal for a novice training day:weep:

Looks like the river crossings will be pretty deep by saturday and as for the extent of the infamous wet clay...:(
Even the normally easy grassy paddock is getting a bit swamp like, with 2 more days rain forecast it could be a bit....interesting!
Will look to run the same day again in about a month.:2thumbsup

junkmanjoe

8th October 2009, 18:36

what a pussy...:baby:.........get in there man...play in the mud..wash ya bike in the river...:2thumbsup

gav24

8th October 2009, 18:51

Yeah, I could take some soap and have a bath in there as well:2thumbsup
But dont want to spoil my annual Xmas shower:pinch:

Seriously though man, you know the score with a wet day in the mungy's:dodge:
That Clay:pinch::pinch:

buggsubique

11th October 2009, 13:07

Hey fellas, I've just moved back to Wellington (well Trentham more precisely) where I'll be working from Monday through Fridays for the forseeable future. Got the Africa with me as my wheels. If anyone's heading out for an after-work ride then sing out and I can meet up with you. My internet connection is via mobile phone so won't be on here that often, but my number is 021 650565 if you want to text or call or whatever. I may be here some weekends depending on work and all that but largely I'll be heading back to the wife and kids in Blenheim on Fri arvos. Look forward to meeting and riding with some of you.

Cheers, Matt

Eddieb

11th October 2009, 13:52

Hey Buggs

Once the weather clears up an evening ride out to red rocks could be a goer.

I'm in Lower Hutt so if you are getting bored in an evening it's only about 20 minutes away.

There's a few other thing that can be done as well, maybe even to the summit of Odlins road once the evenings get a bit later.

junkmanjoe

11th October 2009, 14:46

welcome buggs....catch up sometime soon...can we play with some guns..that be ok aye...
:devil2:

Paladin

11th October 2009, 15:14

Hey Matt, welcome back to the Norf LOL!

Will look forward to a catch up mate!

:niceone:

buggsubique

11th October 2009, 17:08

Yo, that all sounds good. Got me dualsport tyres on so most things should be doable... might take you up on that offer Eddie - I'll bring a couple of ales and I'll get your thoughts on my clunky upchange on the RD04.

Sorry Joe, no guns for you, but I do have a great vid of my boy operating a kids digger - working hydraulics and all that - you'd be proud!

Dave, hope you heal up soon mate and we'll get you back on that DR for a bit of torque action!

Cheers, Buggs

junkmanjoe

11th October 2009, 19:43

oh mate clunky sounds....Hmmm maybe a new DR-650 in your future....oh i got one for sale....

hows the ole army camp grounds.....

Dakar

12th October 2009, 16:41

If anyone's heading out for an after-work ride then sing out and I can meet up with you.
Look forward to meeting and riding with some of you.

Cheers, Matt[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Eddieb;1129450768]Hey Buggs

Once the weather clears up an evening ride out to red rocks could be a goer.

Gday chaps,
Im in Newtown, very close to Red Rocks, or the wind turbine...if you decide to go on a jaunt, keep me in mind!
cheers

WuZards-Eugene

13th October 2009, 15:07

Hey guys, just wondering where "Odlins road" is. Is that the track that starts mid-way down the Akatarawa road, or is that the track from Karapoti??

Eddieb

13th October 2009, 15:34

Hey guys, just wondering where "Odlins road" is. Is that the track that starts mid-way down the Akatarawa road, or is that the track from Karapoti??

It starts directly across the road from the carpark at the summit of Akatarawa road.

marks

24th October 2009, 07:47

Pampera

24th October 2009, 08:27

Glen and I are going to the Moonshine organized trial ride (http://www.silver-bullet.co.nz/event.php?id=7017) on Sunday.

I believe Michael (Pampara) and Andy_Mac may well be there as well.

If you like slippery clay and tight single track its great fun

Yes - it is my plan to be there. Will ride in on my own wheels rather than van it - hopefully the bike remains rideable at the end of a loop or two.

This ride was one of the first I took the Pampera on when I first bought it back in 2003. I remember it being very gnarly (it was the previous day's National Enduro Course) and I was really pleased with the bike purchase choice I had just made.

Michael

andy mac

24th October 2009, 08:44

Yes - it is my plan to be there. Will ride in on my own wheels rather than van it - hopefully the bike remains rideable at the end of a loop or two.

I will also be riding my bike to Moonshine, that way I will remember my helmet unlike last weekend! CU at 9:30.

Dakar

25th October 2009, 17:11

http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/6385491/driver-survives-200m-plunge-off-rimutaka-hill/

wondered why the Takas was blocked today, Sorry Eddie, Joe and the boys, we couldn,t get there!

Eddieb

25th October 2009, 18:03

http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/6385491/driver-survives-200m-plunge-off-rimutaka-hill/

wondered why the Takas was blocked today, Sorry Eddie, Joe and the boys, we couldn,t get there!

We must have only made it over with minutes to spare, we stopped in Featherston between 10:15 - 10:20.

Shame, you missed a good ride. Joe delivered again.

junkmanjoe

25th October 2009, 18:16

yes once again the rapa turned out some sweet riding, and a few smiles to go with it.....eddie nearly pooed his pants while following me through a bit of a drop.... at least his brakes are working.....:laugh:

Paladin

25th October 2009, 19:08

We must have only made it over with minutes to spare, we stopped in Featherston between 10:15 - 10:20.

Shame, you missed a good ride. Joe delivered again.

And the "Eddieb eats sand" incident!
:Oops:

BTW, I'll load up that beach vid (either 2nite or 2morro) & email it to ya bro!

Bloody good ride today - felt SOOOOO good to be on a proper ride after 2 months hernia op recovery!

:woohoo:

Eddieb

25th October 2009, 19:10

And the "Eddieb eats sand" incident!
:Oops:

BTW, I'll load up that beach vid (either 2nite or 2morro) & email it to ya bro!

Bloody good ride today - felt SOOOOO good to be on a proper ride after 2 months hernia op recovery!

:woohoo:

:)

I wouldn't laugh so much about that vid till you hear yourself at the end.

junkmanjoe

25th October 2009, 19:13

Dave.....:no:... your words caught on film :confused:
now how do i post that up again.....Ummmmm

Paladin

25th October 2009, 19:13

:)

I wouldn't laugh so much about that vid till you hear yourself at the end.

I might edit it LOL!

:shifty:

Eddieb

25th October 2009, 20:37

1) Where did Joe take us, Area 51? How do you conceal an airstrip?
2) Dave and a picture postcard perfect day
3) Sun and the sea
4) Parked up on the beach (Joe's pic)

Dakar

25th October 2009, 23:15

I might edit it LOL!

:shifty:

i hear that a good story has warts an all!!

junkmanjoe

26th October 2009, 08:34

yea my fav loop of the rapa trails....

Paladin

26th October 2009, 08:43

i hear that a good story has warts an all!!
Haha yeah I agree! Eddie is referring to the end of the vid I took on my camera - having to hold it in my left hand just meant letting it dangle on the lanyard when having to grab the clutch when I stopped. For a second it makes it look like I just crashed - but I didn't! Honest guv!

Aslan

31st October 2009, 08:00

Would be great if as many of us as possible could support this and show our concern - 12.30pm at Parliament in Molesworth St - today Sat 31/10

Hope to see some of you there - cheers Aslan :Oops:

Padmei

31st October 2009, 08:04

Hi aslan. :eek:

Aslan

31st October 2009, 08:31

Hi aslan. :eek:

Greeting Padmei - trust all's good for you and whanau :)

Eddieb

31st October 2009, 08:42

Would be great if as many of us as possible could support this and show our concern - 12.30pm at Parliament in Molesworth St - today Sat 31/10

Hope to see some of you there - cheers Aslan :Oops:

I only found out about this this morning, and was told by someone in Te Awamutu of all places. Unfortunately I've already arranged something at that time.

Dakar

31st October 2009, 10:43

on my way now,, ready to make some noise!!:angry2:

junkmanjoe

31st October 2009, 14:47

you have my support, sorry i couldn't make it...:scooter:

Aslan

31st October 2009, 20:39

OK todays 'pipe opener' was really worthwhile - Labour MPs showing their support - Annette King - husband is a biker, Charles Chauvel, Chris Hipkins etc -good camaraderie among those attending this orderly show of concern.

Get those submissions in before 10/11 - no time for apathy - this affects us all - National Bikoi on Tuesday 17 /11 - see you there :rockon:

Eddieb

1st November 2009, 08:49

Anyone sitting around bored at home, Joe and I will be meeting at Featherston at 11 today for a big bike friendly gentle ride out to Ocean beach.

pete376403

1st November 2009, 16:38

Went to the protest ride, couldn't help but notice, in pride of place in front of Parliament Building, nothing less than an '08 KLR! Was tempted to go and park next to it.
Annette King (MP for Rongatai) husband rides, so maybe that was his bike - guess you would have to have a fair degree of clout to be allowed to park there. It is certainly the right colour for a Labour MP to be seen on.

Dakar

1st November 2009, 20:51

JATZ

3rd November 2009, 19:56

Eddieb

3rd November 2009, 20:03

easiest from there would be red rocks, just down the road from the airport.

You're really on the wrong side of things to go over to the Wairarapa.

junkmanjoe

3rd November 2009, 20:09

dont get stuck in the soft beaches, miss the boat....

buggsubique

3rd November 2009, 20:34

dont get stuck in the soft beaches, miss the boat....

yeah like i nearly did last weekend...can get soft down there, but stay away from the water and keep some speed up you'll be fine.

BMWST?

3rd November 2009, 21:49

Right you lot, looks like I've got a couple of hours to kill in Wellington this saturday.
I'll be on the boys new ride, so I need to check it out properly.
What do you recomend ?
Will be @ the airport about 9 and gotta be @ the ferry @1

could always go for a tootle out to Jville then out to Makara and back to the ferry via karori

stormtrooper

6th November 2009, 07:39

If anybody is interested, odlins rd ride this sat 930am meet at summit, may have time to head into karapoti as well.

marks

6th November 2009, 11:53

Right you lot, looks like I've got a couple of hours to kill in Wellington this saturday.
I'll be on the boys new ride, so I need to check it out properly.
What do you recomend ?
Will be @ the airport about 9 and gotta be @ the ferry @1

you're welcome to join my son and I in the Mungatooks tomorrow

we'll provide you with a memorable day

stay Saturday night and go back Sunday :yes:

JATZ

6th November 2009, 16:42

you're welcome to join my son and I in the Mungatooks tomorrow

we'll provide you with a memorable day

stay Saturday night and go back Sunday :yes:

GAAAAAAAHH...... Ferrys booked and I can't change it 'cause it's one of those cheeeeap deals, like me :shutup:
Would have been nice to have a look at those Maungatooks, close up. Next time aye :rockon:

gav24

6th November 2009, 18:25

If anybody is interested, odlins rd ride this sat 930am meet at summit, may have time to head into karapoti as well.

Sorry mate, but house is sooo close to being finished now cant mke a ride for the next 2 weekends:bye:

Have fun in there though, weather should be awesome and the ride even better:sunny::wari:

junkmanjoe

6th November 2009, 18:55

GAAAAAAAHH...... Ferrys booked and I can't change it 'cause it's one of those cheeeeap deals, like me :shutup:
Would have been nice to have a look at those Maungatooks, close up. Next time aye :rockon:

mate you could go for a ride up the rimutakas,to the summit car park, have a look at where im working.:scooter:
see how the bike hangs on the corners,,,:eek5:

JATZ

8th November 2009, 08:48

mate you could go for a ride up the rimutakas,to the summit car park, have a look at where im working.:scooter:
see how the bike hangs on the corners,,,:eek5:

I was heading there, after I got lost heading for Red rocks and trying to find a gas station, crickey Wellingtons a big place :gob: Ended up out at Eastbourne, damn gates across good looking gravel at the end of the seal.The beach is kinda soft too :eek5:
Still had a stunning ride back to Queen Charlotte dr and back over the Maungatap in the late evening.
Anybody wanna swap a DR750 (in bits) for a DR250, shit little bikes are fun :woohoo:

Pampera

8th November 2009, 17:51

:
you could go for a ride up the rimutakas,to the summit car park, have a look at where im working.

Somewhat ironic that this motorcyclist is working hard to make the Rimutuka road less enjoyable for motorcyclists what!

Next thing you I suppose you are going to be telling us is that you are helping to seal gravel roads..................!
:confused:

Michael

Paladin

8th November 2009, 18:57

:

Somewhat ironic that this motorcyclist is working hard to make the Rimutuka road less enjoyable for motorcyclists what!

Next thing you I suppose you are going to be telling us is that you are helping to seal gravel roads..................!
:confused:

Michael

Hadn't thought of it that way, but goddammit you're right Michael....... what on earth was Joe thinking taking that job! Bloody cheek i say mate!

:shutup:

BMWST?

8th November 2009, 19:15

I went over on saturdayat about 11 had a good ride up this side ubtil about 1/4 of the way down...I could have squeezed past in a few places but ...on the way back at about four i had a really clear run up the featherston side till just after the summit,then back in the queue....

junkmanjoe

8th November 2009, 19:34

oh well...if you guys dont like the new road when we are finished.....just do what the fellar did in his car and ride over the bank......................:eek5:

im going to be first bike in nz to ride the new road,,,,gravel style...:yes:

suckers...:wari:

_STAIN_

8th November 2009, 19:46

im going to be first bike in nz to ride the new road,,,,gravel style...:yes:

suckers...:wari:

is that a challenge Joe ?

keep an eye out for our tyre tracks

junkmanjoe

8th November 2009, 19:49

is that a challenge Joe ?

keep an eye out for our tyre tracks

mate.......... race you to ride the first cutting...

i wish to talk to you about tires please....pm me a land line..

buggsubique

19th November 2009, 11:22

Hi lads, me and Pampa were thinking of going for a wee after-work excursion on Monday night. Nothing too serious or distant, just fill in a couple of hours.

Anyone else keen? Unsure where to just yet - maybe over the Rimutakas for a play on the tracks at the bottom of the other side (where those concrete blocks are). Option B could be Red Rocks. Probably not akatarawas at this stage till the weather sorts itself out.

so if we head over the hill, meet at Caltex at say 6pm? If we head south to Red Rocks then meet at the carpark at the same time? Open to discussion, I just want to ride.

Eddieb

19th November 2009, 11:52

Put me down as a maybe. Dunno how far I'd get through Red Rocks after Devils Gate as I'm running a very unknobbly rear tyre at the moment but keen to have a go.

Bryce, also keen on a rear tyre, I need something with grip and pay day is tomorrow.

twisty

19th November 2009, 17:37

Yeah I would be in, looking forward to giving my SM a good thrash :-)

pampa

19th November 2009, 20:17

buggsubique

23rd November 2009, 11:39

OK, I'm keen for just a little excursion tonight. Nursing some injuries so my plan is to head over the rimutakas, turn left through the concrete blocks at the bottom of the other side and just play around on those tracks for an hour or so.

6PM AT CALTEX UPPER HUTT (will wait till 6:10pm then make your own way over the hill if you're late).

021650565, txt me if you think you'll be coming. See you there! :2thumbsup

Pornstar

23rd November 2009, 11:59

still sellin my CRF, as soon as i do i'll be there too

twisty

23rd November 2009, 13:26

I'll be there :-)

buggsubique

23rd November 2009, 15:08

sweet, pampa coming too. Should be fun. Weather even looks like its clearing a bit! See y'all there.

buggsubique

23rd November 2009, 21:52

junkmanjoe

23rd November 2009, 22:00

yea great to catch up buggs...
was a tad windy...and im sure some one got blowen of there bike....
a few pics of the ride..

pampa

24th November 2009, 09:11

Good ride fellas, thanks for that. Sorry if the @ was a bit slow on the way back over the hills. Pampa, Twisty, good to meet you both. Joe, love that bike mate - very nice indeed!

But seriously, adv bike drag races off the lights on the Hutt motorway? HAHA, THAT WAS AWESOME! I'm never going to grow up.

It was a very nice ride to forget it was Monday!

Drag races :shifty: that's the way my bike starts, i tried to go slow out of the lights :done: ...

yea great to catch up buggs...
was a tad windy...and im sure some one got blowen of there bike....
a few pics of the ride..

It wasn't me :no:, yet again no pictures but Joe was there to remind me. ... I've learned that there was a reason why u stopped where u did :third:

It was good to catch up with you all guys.

twisty

24th November 2009, 09:31

That was a riot, fun ride, thanks guys :-)

Eddieb

24th November 2009, 10:04

Things I learnt last night:

High wind (Even by Wellington standards), chunky gravel, steep inclines, road tyres, and an ancient 2 tonne tractor isn't a great combination, but it will get there.

A SM400 is faster off the line than a R100GS PD, but the PD will start to reel in the SM400 from about 70km/h.

At that time the SM400 will be in 4th, while the PD is just reaching the top of 2nd gear.

A R100GS PD will rev to 8600rpm, even though the published redline is 6500rpm :doh:

NordieBoy

24th November 2009, 13:56

A R100GS PD will rev to 8600rpm, even though the published redline is 6500rpm :doh:

But what will it rev to in top?

Eddieb

24th November 2009, 13:58

But what will it rev to in top?

4000rpm, which is exactly 100km/h in top gear Mr Officer sir.

twisty

24th November 2009, 21:20

It was actually a drag race on a deserted airport (i.e. adventure bike code for Hutt motorwy). I would just just like to say I am the 10 foot winner.....woot

bart

25th November 2009, 19:59

MAD ride this Saturday for anyone who wants to venture north.:niceone:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=112516

gav24

27th November 2009, 12:59

Took a speedy run through the Mungakutukutuku's last night. Awesome fun when there's nothing coming the other way:woohoo::woohoo:
A lot of the first half from Pram, mainly on the link between the pram track and Perhams road, forgotten the name of that bit, has been graded. Although that sounds a bit rubbish for us boys, the surface is still nice and loose to ride on - and soft in case the worst happens:shit:
Really cool drifties, sun shining, trails to ourselves (just me and Stormtrooper), heaps of riding-no time for photos or video I'm afraid.
Felt like I was riding in a commercial for %100 pure NZ.
What a way to spend a Thursday evening:yes::rockon::woohoo:
Better than social netball!:scooter:
Last minute decision to go - will post up here next time!

pampa

27th November 2009, 18:57

Good on 'ya i tend to do that when possiblee ... mind though surely much slower

Took a speedy run through the Mungakutukutuku's last night. Awesome fun when there's nothing coming the other way:woohoo::woohoo:
A lot of the first half from Pram, mainly on the link between the pram track and Perhams road, forgotten the name of that bit, has been graded. Although that sounds a bit rubbish for us boys, the surface is still nice and loose to ride on - and soft in case the worst happens:shit:
Really cool drifties, sun shining, trails to ourselves (just me and Stormtrooper), heaps of riding-no time for photos or video I'm afraid.
Felt like I was riding in a commercial for %100 pure NZ.
What a way to spend a Thursday evening:yes::rockon::woohoo:
Better than social netball!:scooter:
Last minute decision to go - will post up here next time!

gav24

27th November 2009, 20:32

Just thinking about the ride and without the break and detour to Orange hut and the trip up Rimu Road, I think I made it from Pram to Karapoti carpark in less than an hour:gob:
Could that be right?
Better try it again:yes::yes::yes::scooter:

pampa

28th November 2009, 09:04

Its quite possible. I was doing 50-ish min from the hutt side to paraumu side ... and that's about 30k ... i believe

c

Just thinking about the ride and without the break and detour to Orange hut and the trip up Rimu Road, I think I made it from Pram to Karapoti carpark in less than an hour:gob:
Could that be right?
Better try it again:yes::yes::yes::scooter:

BMWST?

28th November 2009, 11:52

Its quite possible. I was doing 50-ish min from the hutt side to paraumu side ... and that's about 30k ... i believe

c

sounds like a cool way to get to work if you live in UH and work in the metropilis of Paraparaumu..

gav24

28th November 2009, 17:13

Yep way more fun than the akatarawa road, or the paekakariki hill road!
:Punk::Punk::wari:

pampa

28th November 2009, 19:35

it would be awesome ... i was even considering when going to Welli from the hutt, it may add 90' to trip ... i need to improve my speed a fair bit :shit: to make it more plausible ...

sounds like a cool way to get to work if you live in UH and work in the metropilis of Paraparaumu..

marks

8th December 2009, 19:41

Hi

Anyone keen for a ride this weekend?

weather looks better on Sunday

I want to test out the klr's rear shock so somewhere lumpier would suit me.

Maybe Odlins/Karapoti or Sutherlands Hut climbing up the first hill towards cnut?

open to suggestions :yes:

junkmanjoe

8th December 2009, 20:05

im out i got clutch trouble....

JMJ

marks

8th December 2009, 20:11

im out i got crutch trouble....

JMJ

whats wrong with your crutch?

bart

8th December 2009, 20:26

Unfortunately, I'm all booked up for the next few weekends.

Bah humbug.

Eddieb

8th December 2009, 20:45

I'm not likely either, too much stuff to do and too little time between now and xmas.

junkmanjoe

8th December 2009, 20:53

whats wrong with your crutch?

its broke.................:angry:

_STAIN_

8th December 2009, 21:31

missing that dam reliable jap already

andy mac

8th December 2009, 21:36

its broke.................:angry:

That's bad news.

Hi

Anyone keen for a ride this weekend?

weather looks better on Sunday

I want to test out the klr's rear shock so somewhere lumpier would suit me.

Maybe Odlins/Karapoti or Sutherlands Hut climbing up the first hill towards cnut?

open to suggestions :yes:

I'm also busy each weekend until after Xmas, but my diary is clear tomorrow night. How about Odlins Rd starting at 6:30?

Eddieb

8th December 2009, 21:44

How about Odlins Rd starting at 6:30?

Bugger, can't do that either. I'll be drinking at the Zoo.

andy mac

8th December 2009, 21:59

Bugger, can't do that either. I'll be drinking at the Zoo.

Priorities, priorities :bash:

marks

9th December 2009, 07:00

That's bad news.

I'm also busy each weekend until after Xmas, but my diary is clear tomorrow night. How about Odlins Rd starting at 6:30?

klr has no back wheel at the moment and the dt is broked
I won't have a rideable bike till the weekend :(

Howie

9th December 2009, 16:51

I'm busy this weekend too. it's my daughters birthday, and the KLR is booked in for it's WOF. had a go at sutherlands track last weekend, which was interesting as I hadn't been in there before.

junkmanjoe

9th December 2009, 18:25

klr has no back wheel at the moment and the dt is broked
:(

sounds like us adv guys are a bit rough on our bikes.....
i think ive got a leaking O ring,,,,,,,,in my crutch...:blank:

marks

10th December 2009, 07:48

you lot are a real disappointment to me :yes:

XF650

10th December 2009, 07:53

Mark - you still have time to join us for the Hochstetter loop on Saturday.

marks

10th December 2009, 08:17

Mark - you still have time to join us for the Hochstetter loop on Saturday.

don't say things like that :spanking:

I would love to be there for that but I think it would classify as a 'bridge too far' with 'her indoors' :baby:

now if the weather forecast was good then it might be worth the risk :yes:

Box'a'bits

10th December 2009, 21:09

I would love to be there for that but I think it would classify as a 'bridge too far' with 'her indoors' :baby:
Marks, I won't be riding this W/E. I was made to promise to stay home (& it was the last available w/e before Xmas for me too) :crybaby:...But instead of being family or house time, it is beginning to look like a work weekend instead.:Pokey:..Crazy time of the year.

Pampera

11th December 2009, 07:17

you lot are a real disappointment to me :yes:

Mark,
are you thinking of a ride up to the base iof CNUT on Sunday...?
Might be interested.

Michael

twisty

11th December 2009, 11:32

I may be in to a bit of cnut on Sunday

andy mac

11th December 2009, 12:13

I may be in to a bit of cnut on Sunday

No need to brag, Twisty! :laugh:

Woodman

11th December 2009, 17:00

Have any of you pussies made it to the top yet???????:2guns:

junkmanjoe

11th December 2009, 17:10

yea bart did but i pushed him........:shifty:

marks

11th December 2009, 17:23

Mark,
are you thinking of a ride up to the base iof CNUT on Sunday...?
Might be interested.

Michael

I may be in to a bit of cnut on Sunday
so there may be at least two other Wellington riders who still have their balls intact....

subject to weather do you guys want to meet at 9ish at Rimutex?
We could do a top up at Toppy's on the way in?

junkmanjoe

11th December 2009, 17:28

its not called toppys any more mate.. its tuis or some thing like that..
ill come down to featherston and ride to toppys with ya..
but wont go in to southerlands.

JMJ

marks

11th December 2009, 19:10

its not called toppys any more mate.. its tuis or some thing like that..
ill come down to featherston and ride to toppys with ya..
but wont go in to southerlands.

JMJ

don't care what they call it as long as you know who with the golden globes still serves coffee there :eek:

should be at Featherston 9.30-9.45?

NordieBoy

11th December 2009, 19:26

yea bart did but i pushed him........:shifty:

Was he on a bike?

:chase:

twisty

11th December 2009, 19:32

9ish at Rimutex sounds good to me, I may give the cnut a crack.

bart

11th December 2009, 19:38

Was he on a bike?

:chase:

No. It was a team effort pushing the bike up the last few metres. :laugh: I didn't have another go because I'd "made it". (Never mind the fact I was totally rooted from the first couple of attempts).

Oh, and the view from the top....simply awesome.

I must get in there again, real soon.:soon: (but Sunday is too soon)

Pampera

11th December 2009, 21:23

so there may be at least two other Wellington riders who still have their balls intact....

subject to weather do you guys want to meet at 9ish at Rimutex?
We could do a top up at Toppy's on the way in?

OK, I will pencil in 0900 Sunday at Caltex. Will confirm sometime Saturday.
Michael

marks

12th December 2009, 19:09

okay pecker breaths - unless its pissing down I will be at rimutex at 9

be there or be square :banana:

junkmanjoe

12th December 2009, 20:22

will try catch up with you guys at featherston...
if im not at the corner buy the gas station... don't wait for me.

JMJ

twisty

12th December 2009, 20:45

I'll be thr at 9

Pampera

12th December 2009, 21:29

okay pecker breaths - unless its pissing down I will be at rimutex at 9

be there or be square :banana:

Should be there at 0900. Will text if some reason why not.
Michael

junkmanjoe

13th December 2009, 07:22

marks

13th December 2009, 18:11

Waiararapa weather report..........................8:20.am
Light to heavy northerly wind
heavy dark cloud to the west.
clearing blue sky's to the east.
clearing to scattered heavy cloud to the south.
its warm and ground is dry,
.................................................. ............8:23.am
JMJ

you forgot to mention the gale force winds around the Ruimutukas :yes:

We waited at Featherston for you for a bit (until the rain got nasty)

What a great ride - we got to the foot of the 2nd bit of cnut - I had a trailwing on the back of the KLR and Mark had a bald TKC on the back of the A\T and Micheal had some girly piece of crap on the back of the DR350 - that is one NASTY NASTY hill (you should take your KTM Boulevard up there - we'll come and watch)

woohoo - that is an awesome way to spend a day :wari:

Box'a'bits

13th December 2009, 18:51

you forgot to mention the gale force winds around the Ruimutukas :yes:

We waited at Featherston for you for a bit (until the rain got nasty)

What a great ride - we got to the foot of the 2nd bit of cnut - I had a trailwing on the back of the KLR and Mark had a bald TKC on the back of the A\T and Micheal had some girly piece of crap on the back of the DR350 - that is one NASTY NASTY hill (you should take your KTM Boulevard up there - we'll come and watch)

woohoo - that is an awesome way to spend a day :wari:

Pity you haven't got sound. You'd hear the sound of a man gnawing at his own liver.....So much for a work day. Mandy insisted on me being taxi to my neices birthday. Complete with ponies...:Pokey:

twisty

13th December 2009, 19:06

Fuck that was fun, thx guys :-)

marks

13th December 2009, 21:23

Pity you haven't got sound. You'd hear the sound of a man gnawing at his own liver.....So much for a work day. Mandy insisted on me being taxi to my neices birthday. Complete with ponies...:Pokey:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

your 640 would have had np problems getting up the first part of cnut

so - when are you next allowed out to play?

btw there is a 2nd hot waitress :drool:

oh and Michael walked a fair way up the bad bit of the hill and christened it 'The Scree of Despair' - very fitting

you can see it at the top of the hill - the Everest of Adventure Rdiers

<img src=http://webcoda.com/images/bike/IMG_5816_640.jpg>

buggsubique

16th December 2009, 20:09

You know the sort of ride Im talking about - spur of the moment - calculated risks - a few thing almost go wrong...

Not a huge story to tell, just gassed up after tea and shot over the Pram track from the Hutt, bit of a loop round Hydro valley, back over the Paekak hill. All alone - that was the best bit. Don't get me wrong - love riding with others, but adv riding alone, with real risks is always a rewarding experience. Hopefully someone out there knows what I'm babbling about. Ride was topped off nicely by Pink Floyd in the buds.:done:

Damn, real life starts again in the morning. :zzzz:

Peace out

bart

16th December 2009, 20:17

NordieBoy

16th December 2009, 20:47

Pink Floyd is cool too, but some of those 18 minute long songs can get a bit much. Black Sabath for me.

How about Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells (25min + 23min) or Jethro Tull's Thick as a Brick (43mins).

One song through the Maungatapu...

junkmanjoe

16th December 2009, 20:53

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

your 640 would have had np problems getting up the first part of cnut

so - when are you next allowed out to play?

btw there is a 2nd hot waitress :drool:

oh and Michael walked a fair way up the bad bit of the hill and christened it 'The Scree of Despair' - very fitting

you can see it at the top of the hill - the Everest of Adventure Rdiers

<img src=http://webcoda.com/images/bike/IMG_5816_640.jpg>

so the cnut hill holds strong aye....the mother..:crazy:

JMJ

motor_mayhem

16th December 2009, 21:31

so the cnut hill holds strong aye....the mother..:crazy:

JMJ

Where do you find that hill? it looks fcken exciting

marks

17th December 2009, 08:09

Where do you find that hill? it looks fcken exciting

basically - go to martinborough and go south down Haurangi Rd
you can't miss it - its the big ugly nasty mean mofo of a hill at the end of the trail
be a piece of piss on your rmz

have a look here (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317350&page=31) for our last serious attempt

junkmanjoe

17th December 2009, 16:48

basically - go to martinborough and go south down Haurangi Rd
you can't miss it - its the big ugly nasty mean mofo of a hill at the end of the trail
be a piece of piss on your rmz

have a look here (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317350&page=31) for our last serious attempt

but if he makes it up..it wouldn't count, if his bike is not road legal.
that be just cheating...:girlfight:

JMJ

motor_mayhem

17th December 2009, 23:15

But I'd still enjoy it.

Would it count if i tape a piece of card with alphanumerics and paint some orange dots on the side? :lol:

I am looking into switch my road bike for a dual purpose but they're quite expensive...

junkmanjoe

18th December 2009, 16:46

when ya go up clear the rocks away, so we can make it up...that be real good of ya..:2thumbsup

pampa

28th January 2010, 14:44

Yesterday went for a ride at lunch, location Red rocks all the way to the light house. Awesome lunch ride. Some pics

http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/139-RedRocks-27.01.2010/dsc01332.jpg-1024x768.jpg

http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/139-RedRocks-27.01.2010/dsc01334.jpg-1024x768.jpg

http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/139-RedRocks-27.01.2010/dsc01335.jpg-1024x768.jpg

It took me about 1 hour 15' mins from CBD and back. The sand was very soft a light fresh wind on a otherwise hot day. A few turists and 4WD on the way. Non-stop till the lighthouse quick rest and enjoy the outdoors. Brilliant.

Anybody keen to have a good at lunch time?

Cheers,
Pablo

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