Wellington Rideouts - Where next?

[DR650gary]

Ocean Rd for me as well, if you think the TDM will cope with the sand level. No knobblies on this one.

USA tells me my bits will be posted before or on Friday (their's) which only leaves a week. Can't ride without my bits!

Give me a gentle start time as well, leaving from Levin and can't see before 8 am!

Could go the other way and meet you over the hill I suppose. (Nope Akatarawa Rd is the best option if open)

Cheers

[bart]

I might be a starter for option 3, since you'll be heading my way. I plan to be way too hungover that day to travel south enough for the other options. :sick:

[Rosie]

route 2 http://g.co/maps/hb897

More coastal route, takes in Ocean beach,(little bit of easy sandy track) Lake ferry for a feed and out to Cape palliser (may be seals out that way) ans A little Gravel diverson on the way back to Martinbrough. probably the least amount of gravel in this option, but good scenery

This could be a plan. I've only ever explored around that area in the landcruiser :sick: so it would be good to go for a look on the bike.

[Eddieb]

Okay, Andy Mac, me, and another are going to pop my cherry re Odlins Rd - I've never been there. He assures me that my worn E09 won't be an issue. Meeting at 10.00am at Rimutex. Anyone else keen? Metservice says it'll be fine. Andy tells me its a rocky base, so the wet weather we've had shouldn't impact. And I'm ready for another ride :woohoo:

ooo, someone take a camera, I see potential here.

I'm seriously considering doing the Motomart Adventure ride on Sunday, Aslan is going along to that.

[Eddieb]

This could be a plan. I've only ever explored around that area in the landcruiser :sick: so it would be good to go for a look on the bike.

Ocean Beach is great.

[Rosie]

Ocean Beach is great.

I've been a wee way along the beach there - we took the cruiser around as far as the Sesquicentennial Mukamuka Covenant (now just an unlabelled red star on the Topo50 maps), to see what the hell it was.

[andy mac]

I'm seriously considering doing the Motomart Adventure ride on Sunday, Aslan is going along to that.

Do you know where they are going and the cost?

[Eddieb]

Sesquicentennial Mukamuka Covenant

Thats a plaque set in a concrete pad? I believe I know the one.

[Rosie]

Thats a plaque set in a concrete pad? I believe I know the one.

That's the one. Not terribly exciting, but we were intrigued by the concept of a sesquicentennial, so had to have a look.

[Eddieb]

Do you know where they are going and the cost?

Aslan knows where they are going, the details he gave me were 'ride leaves Motomart Lower Hutt 9am Sunday - Glendu Station, Hinakura, Admiral's Road and out to Gladstone Pub'.

I'm not aware of any cost.

[Eddieb]

Okay, Andy Mac, me, and another are going to pop my cherry re Odlins Rd - I've never been there. He assures me that my worn E09 won't be an issue. Meeting at 10.00am at Rimutex. Anyone else keen? Metservice says it'll be fine. Andy tells me its a rocky base, so the wet weather we've had shouldn't impact. And I'm ready for another ride :woohoo:

What time and where?

Just in case I get motivated and decide the housework can wait till next week.

[Box'a'bits]

What time and where? Just in case I get motivated and decide the housework can wait till next week.
Tomorrow, 10am at Caltex Rimutaka, UH.

What's housework? :confused: Why would you stay home to do that? :eek5::blink::weird::no:

[Howie]

This could be a plan. I've only ever explored around that area in the landcruiser :sick: so it would be good to go for a look on the bike.

yep thinking about it thats probably my prefered option, as i well be a bit short on sleep after supervising a group of late teen/ early 20's the night before.


I'm seriously considering doing the Motomart Adventure ride on Sunday, Aslan is going along to that.

eddie Is that this sunday or next?


I've been a wee way along the beach there - we took the cruiser around as far as the Sesquicentennial Mukamuka Covenant (now just an unlabelled red star on the Topo50 maps), to see what the hell it was.


Thats a plaque set in a concrete pad? I believe I know the one.

Is that the concrete pad where we stop by the locked Gate? i thought that was just left over from a Hut that used to be there.


Aslan knows where they are going, the details he gave me were 'ride leaves Motomart Lower Hutt 9am Sunday - Glendu Station, Hinakura, Admiral's Road and out to Gladstone Pub'.

Thats not a bad ride out to Glendhu, and back over Hinakura/ admirals rd.

[Eddieb]

eddie Is that this sunday or next?

This Sunday I believe


Is that the concrete pad where we stop by the locked Gate? i thought that was just left over from a Hut that used to be there.

Nope, it's by where the track runs along the edge of a big dropoff beside the big open grass area. There's big plaque mounted in the concrete, like 4 foot across.

[Howie]

This Sunday I believe

Thanks Eddie, I might go see them tomorrow and see whats happening.


Nope, it's by where the track runs along the edge of a big dropoff beside the big open grass area. There's big plaque mounted in the concrete, like 4 foot across.

I'll have to keep my eyes open for it when I'm around there. I haven't seen it yet, and i even walked around from the Wainui end a few times.

[Aslan]

Ok - I don't think Todd Crighton - Sales Manager of Motomart will object to my posting this.

He has a mailing list of people who have some affinity / prospective affinity with Adventure Riding - many on the list have some association with the BMWOR and or ride GS's - so the rides are big bike friendly

Of course the hope is that we will support Motomart with some business and or ultimately buy a bike - on this ride Todd is offering test rides on the F800GS - a great machine - and yes I would like one (but will be resisting the temptation to take a ride this Sunday) Rode Henry Plowrights for 100km including much gravel on an Adventure ride and was well impressed.

Here's an extract from Todd's note - obviously we all take part at our own risk

May see some of you on Sunday - Cheers Aslan

"Good news our next adventure ride is this Sunday 18th sept.
We will leave Motomart at 9 am and travel to Glendhu in the Waiarapa then back over Admirals Hill to the Gladstone Pub for lunch at around 1pm, where you can then depart at your own leisure back to Wellington.

I will riding my new F800GS, if you’d liike to have a test ride on it, let me know and I’m sure we can organise it."

The BMW Demo bike tour has been set for the 18th nov till the 30th nov. we’ll have 10x new BMW’s all here as demos. Pencil it in your diary to come and have a play, of course it comes at a cost, we’re going to sell you one.

Regards Todd"

[Eddieb]

Thanks Eddie, I might go see them tomorrow and see whats happening.

Did you go in and ask about the ride?

[Box'a'bits]

Okay, Andy Mac, me, and another are going to pop my cherry re Odlins Rd - I've never been there. He assures me that my worn E09 won't be an issue. Meeting at 10.00am at Rimutex. Anyone else keen? Metservice says it'll be fine. Andy tells me its a rocky base, so the wet weather we've had shouldn't impact. And I'm ready for another ride :woohoo:
Andy Mac ph'd Thursday & invited me up to ride Odlins Rd with him & a friend Dave. I'd never ridden that track, & had some misgivings given Gus's weight issues, but agreed to give it an attempt.

Met EddieB, Andy Mac, & Dave, at Rimutex. Dave has a breathed on KLX 650 with a 685 kit in it, needle jet issues (far to rich), and a Pro Circuit exhaust that is even more obnoxious than Mark_S's, (if it is possible to imagine that). :blink: The bike is also a mission to start. Dave seemingly has ADD & controls this by popping wheelies at every opportunity.

Just before Staglands we met another couple of Andy's friends at their Rivendell farmlet, riding a WR250R & a TT250R (looming Alzheimer's has already wiped their names from my memory - sorry guys - I did enjoy meeting & riding with you).

As it turns out, the Akatarewas are closed after Staglands at present, while a couple of new bridges are put in. The first we could avoid by riding thru the creek, the second posed more of an issue, and after exploring some other options we flagged that.

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Back to the farmlet, a quick call, & we have access to a track to the Antler Lodge, & forestry roads at the back of the farmlet. The view from Antler Lodge was awesome, but the one way track to the top of the hill at the back was more than Gus could handle, so we did a u turn, and headed out onto some other tracks.

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The theme for the day was snow damage. The area had about 2 ft of snow a few weeks ago. Lots of trees & branches down, gorse draped across otherwise good tracks etc.

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The final track was a very steep descent on rotten rock, but totally closed in with gorse. The alternative was blocked with a large tree down. I tripoded most of the descent, with the bike switched off, and using the clutch as a brake. That worked real well. Quite a few gorse spines still made it thru the jacket, slapped me in the face, prickled at unexpected & inopportune moments.

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Cool ride Andy. Towards the trail end of the spectrum for me. I would have done better with tyres with a bit more life in them.

[NordieBoy]

I tripoded most of the descent, with the bike switched off, and using the clutch as a brake. That worked real well. Quite a few gorse spines still made it thru the jacket, slapped me in the face, prickled at unexpected & inopportune moments.

That technique works for me too.

Gorse in the face or worse, between your leg and the bike...

[Box'a'bits]

Gorse in the face or worse, between your leg and the bike...
I still wear leather pants so that isn't an issue unless its in the stretch panels.

Did you go in and ask about the ride?
Eddie, won't make the Motomart ride after all. Mandy's keen for me to do a few other things round home.

[Howie]

Did you go in and ask about the ride?

Nope I never made it into the Hutt today unfortunately.

Looks like you had a good ride today.

[marks]

Andy Mac ph'd Thursday & invited me up to ride Odlins Rd with him & a friend Dave. I'd never ridden that track, & had some misgivings given Gus's weight issues, but agreed to give it an attempt.



The theme for the day was snow damage. The area had about 2 ft of snow a few weeks ago. Lots of trees & branches down, gorse draped across otherwise good tracks etc.


The final track was a very steep descent on rotten rock, but totally closed in with gorse. The alternative was blocked with a large tree down. I tripoded most of the descent, with the bike switched off, and using the clutch as a brake. That worked real well. Quite a few gorse spines still made it thru the jacket, slapped me in the face, prickled at unexpected & inopportune moments.

Cool ride Andy. Towards the trail end of the spectrum for me. I would have done better with tyres with a bit more life in them.

Sounds like you had it easy

Glen wanted to ride the 257 track. Said it was fun. It might have been before all the snow and rain. Once you start you are committed as its a nasty rutty slippery downhill followed by a nasty rutty slippery uphill. Had to cut our way through a wall of gorse and manoeuvre around lots of obstructions.

This morning I feel like I've been buttfucked by an elephant.

I only videoed the easy bits...

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What a shitfest - I now hate my son

Still the rest of the day was an absolute hoot :woohoo:

[Eddieb]

Still the rest of the day was an absolute hoot :woohoo:

You have to organise a big single friendly day up the Mangatuks this summer.

[Ocean1]

Glen wanted to ride the 257 track.

I recognise that!

I didn't like it much either, but my mate loves that "technical" crap.


You have to organise a big single friendly day up the Mangatuks this summer.

I'd be keen on that. I see the Ixion lot's casual day up there is on soon too, although they do like to play where a 525 is hard work...

[Eddieb]

I'd be keen on that. I see the Ixion lot's casual day up there is on soon too, although they do like to play where a 525 is hard work...

Yeah I'm thinking BIG singles, DR/KLR650 etc. Not anorexic supermodels.

[buggsubique]

Yeah I'm thinking BIG singles, DR/KLR650 etc. Not anorexic supermodels.

Big singles like my Africa Twin? :yes:

[marks]

You have to organise a big single friendly day up the Mangatuks this summer.

be my pleasure

There is a heap of KLR/DR friendly stuff buried in there


I'd be keen on that. I see the Ixion lot's casual day up there is on soon too, although they do like to play where a 525 is hard work...

KLR/DR friendly = 525 cakewalk (but that just means you'd have to wait for us a lot)


Big singles like my Africa Twin? :yes:

You can ride your AT up with the 525's and wait for the KLR/DR brigade to catch up


yesterday - on the way to the 257 track :woohoo:

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[Ocean1]

Yeah I'm thinking BIG singles, DR/KLR650 etc. Not anorexic supermodels.

One word. Ballast.

[Ocean1]

KLR/DR friendly = 525 cakewalk

There's cake?

Cool!!

[NordieBoy]

There's cake?

Cool!!

But you've got to walk...

[andy mac]

Cool ride Andy. Towards the trail end of the spectrum for me. I would have done better with tyres with a bit more life in them.

Steve you did great, in fact I was a bit pissed that you were pulling away from me up the big zigzag track - hmmm maybe that extra 750cc does create some serious torque.

FYI + Eddie
Disregarding the gorse, the Awakino Challenge loop on the Dusty Butt was much more challenging!

[andy mac]

I recognise that!

I didn't like it much either, but my mate loves that "technical" crap.

Do you recognise this? I reckon there was one super pissed off rider to create this monument!

Adventure Bike Ride
Yesterday we went thru Cedarholm Creek heading up to Deadwood Ridge when a branch whipped Dave off the back of his bike. There is now some serious water erosion on the track and I don't think it is suitable for medium adventure bikes - actually I was also thinking how did we manage to ride up there in the dark last summer? Buggs will prove me wrong.

[Waihou Thumper]

Nice video, is that a two way track or one?

[Waihou Thumper]

This morning I feel like I've been buttfucked by an elephant.



Bring tears to your eyes did it? :gob: Can only picture it really, and it ain't pretty....:) Nice videos though, good stuff.

[marks]

Nice video, is that a two way track or one?

unfortunately all tracks up there are two way so you always have to ride conservatively.

Every month or two you hear of head-ons between bikes or bikes and quads. There has been the odd serious injury as a result.

[marks]

so is there a ride on this weekend?

what when where?

Here is a short vid showing the car equivalents of a DR650 (the car taking the video) and the KLR650 (the car being videoed) :yes:

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And incase you didn't really get the difference here's another one...

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[Howie]

so is there a ride on this weekend?

what when where?


As no ones come up with any other ideas for Sunday I'll probably put up a ride on the calendar for Sunday. leaving From Caltex rimutaka at 9.15am for Ocean beach, lake ferry, and cape paliser or something along those lines (sorry Bart I know it's not the option you'd prefer)

Not sure if Andy is atill planning a ride for saturday or not?

[DR650gary]

Count me out. Still waiting for the bits from Twisted Throttle and have the wiring to get done as well as WORK!

Damn.

[Box'a'bits]

As no ones come up with any other ideas for Sunday I'll probably put up a ride on the calendar for Sunday. leaving From Caltex rimutaka at 9.15am for Ocean beach, lake ferry, and cape paliser or something along those lines (sorry Bart I know it's not the option you'd prefer)

Not sure if Andy is still planning a ride for saturday or not?
Yahoo. I'll be there. :2thumbsup

I think Andy's ride was the one from last weekend.

[gav24]

Me and Pikey could be keen. We were planning on heading over that way on the 24th anyway to catch a bit of the Vintage MX on at Gladstone.
Could that be incorporated into the ride? Lunch at the pub?
If not, no sweat, we'll do our own thing.
Has anyone been up the Rimutaka pylon track recently? The one just after the bridge on the Greytown side of the Rimutakas. Junkman Joe took a few of us up there a few years ago now...

[bart]

(sorry Bart I know it's not the option you'd prefer)


No probs. I'm unlikely to be in any state to ride on Sunday anyway. Watching the rugger Sat night....at the Tui Brewery. :woohoo:

[Woodman]

Me and Pikey could be keen. We were planning on heading over that way on the 24th anyway to catch a bit of the Vintage MX on at Gladstone.
Could that be incorporated into the ride? Lunch at the pub?
If not, no sweat, we'll do our own thing.
Has anyone been up the Rimutaka pylon track recently? The one just after the bridge on the Greytown side of the Rimutakas. Junkman Joe took a few of us up there a few years ago now...

How well do you know the vmx oganisers?, cos we did a ride here a while back and then showed up at the track and then hooned around the track for a couple of hours just after they had finished racing. Fantasically good fun and highly recommended.

[Rosie]

As no ones come up with any other ideas for Sunday I'll probably put up a ride on the calendar for Sunday. leaving From Caltex rimutaka at 9.15am for Ocean beach, lake ferry, and cape paliser or something along those lines (sorry Bart I know it's not the option you'd prefer)
I'm in. Assuming I can successfully unload the bike from the van of doom :o

[Pikey]

Sounds good to me :yes:
I don't know the organisers of this VMX funday http://livewire.gen.nz/livewireblog/?p=2458 but sounds fairly low key? So may be lucky :ride:

[Howie]

Me and Pikey could be keen. We were planning on heading over that way on the 24th anyway to catch a bit of the Vintage MX on at Gladstone.
Could that be incorporated into the ride? Lunch at the pub?
If not, no sweat, we'll do our own thing.
Has anyone been up the Rimutaka pylon track recently? The one just after the bridge on the Greytown side of the Rimutakas. Junkman Joe took a few of us up there a few years ago now...


Sounds good to me :yes:
I don't know the organisers of this VMX funday http://livewire.gen.nz/livewireblog/?p=2458 but sounds fairly low key? So may be lucky :ride:

We could see what people want to do on the day, and shorten the ride a bit to call in there. The link has the VMX funday down as Sunday, which is the same day as this ride.


No probs. I'm unlikely to be in any state to ride on Sunday anyway. Watching the rugger Sat night....at the Tui Brewery. :woohoo:

We want pictures of the Tui girls Bart:drool:


Yahoo. I'll be there. :2thumbsup



Thats good you can lead us around to whangaimoana from lake Ferry, I hear your bike likes that bit of coast, and I haven't ridden that section of beach


I'm in. Assuming I can successfully unload the bike from the van of doom :o

What area of Wellington are you staying in/ I'm sure someone well volunteer to help unload/ reload if needed.

I have put the ride up on the calendar over Here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=unattend&e=2884&c=1)

[pete376403]

Will try to make it - I'm not on standby that weekend, and the bike registration hasn't expired. Shinko 705s adequate for what you have planned?

[Howie]

Will try to make it - I'm not on standby that weekend, and the bike registration hasn't expired. Shinko 705s adequate for what you have planned?

Should be fine Pete, it's nothing to rough, or technical. From memory there is only a couple of short soft sand areas at ocean beach. not sure about around from lake ferry.

[michael e]

Should be fine Pete, it's nothing to rough, or technical. From memory there is only a couple of short soft sand areas at ocean beach. not sure about around from lake ferry.

any idea if you guys will be stopping in featherston to meet?..ill be keen for a skid!!:yes::scooter:

[BMWST?]

any idea if you guys will be stopping in featherston to meet?..ill be keen for a skid!!:yes::scooter:

The turn off for Ocean beach is only a few hundred metres down the road

[Howie]

any idea if you guys will be stopping in featherston to meet?..ill be keen for a skid!!:yes::scooter:

Hi Michael, We well probably do a re-group after the Rimutakas at the start of Western Lake rd, which is a couple of hundred meters short of Featherston on the south side. I'd expect us to be there by about 9.45am. If you or any other Wairarapa people want to meet us there that would probably be the best place.

Paul

[michael e]

Hi Michael, We well probably do a re-group after the Rimutakas at the start of Western Lake rd, which is a couple of hundred meters short of Featherston on the south side. I'd expect us to be there by about 9.45am. If you or any other Wairarapa people want to meet us there that would probably be the best place.

Paul

no worries:scooter:

[Box'a'bits]

I'll put up a ride on the calendar for Sunday. leaving from Caltex Rimutaka at 9.15am for Ocean Beach, Lake Ferry, and Cape Palliser
Wee reminder about this ride, and also that daylight saving starts this weekend (clocks go forward, so you'll need to get up earlier :shit:) :facepalm:

Weather forecast is not looking as good as for the last ride we did there...

[pete376403]

Weather...daylight saving... thats two strikes right there.

[Howie]

Weather...daylight saving... thats two strikes right there.

Thats why the start time is the reasonable hour of 9.15, and not something like 8.00am or 8.30am. Thw wather is whatever it turns out to be on the day, both the computer generated forecasts on metvuw, and the metservice rural ones show very little moisture untill late in the day.

[BMWST?]

have a good ride guys was going to be a starter on this one....unfortunately have to attend a family funeral

[marks]

enjoy the ride ladies

unfortunately i won't be joining you :bye:

[Rosie]

Excellent ride today, even if it was a bit damp :yes:

After a fairly solid stint at the climbing wall this afternoon, I'm too lazy to write up a proper RR, so I'll just stick all my photos up here.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2895.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2896.jpg

The Sesquicentennial Mukamuka Covenant. And the rain.
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/Sesquicentennialpano.jpg

The end of the road.
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2898.jpg

Team Ocean Beach were...
Rosie:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2900.jpg

Howie:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2901.jpg

BMWRSNUT:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2903.jpg

Eddieb:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2904.jpg

Michael_e:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2907.jpg

And a couple of arty shots to finish off
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2909.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2911.jpg

Thanks for a great ride guys :sunny: And thanks to Eddieb for helping load the bike back into the van. I don't think I'm cut out to be trailer scum :facepalm:

[Box'a'bits]

Thanks for your company guys. Pity it was wet.
Great photos Rosie. I only took a couple of photos, & one video of EddieB jumping.

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[marks]

good to hear you all enjoyed yourselves

kind of glad i stayed on the blue sky Kapiti coast today:yes:

and my non wheel barrow WR is finally all ready to rumble...:woohoo:

[Howie]

A short Video from the ride today. Thanks for the company in the rain.


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[michael e]

Excellent ride today, even if it was a bit damp :yes:

After a fairly solid stint at the climbing wall this afternoon, I'm too lazy to write up a proper RR, so I'll just stick all my photos up here.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2895.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2896.jpg

The Sesquicentennial Mukamuka Covenant. And the rain.
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/Sesquicentennialpano.jpg

The end of the road.
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2898.jpg

Team Ocean Beach were...
Rosie:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2900.jpg

Howie:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2901.jpg

BMWRSNUT:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2903.jpg

Eddieb:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2904.jpg

Michael_e:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2907.jpg

And a couple of arty shots to finish off
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2909.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj295/Kawa_Rosie/Kiwibiker%20rides/IMG_2911.jpg

Thanks for a great ride guys :sunny: And thanks to Eddieb for helping load the bike back into the van. I don't think I'm cut out to be trailer scum :facepalm:

hey guys,good day even if it did piss'ist down all day,any chance i could get a copy of that photo you took of me rosie?..maybe?..cheers guys and gals

[Rosie]

any chance i could get a copy of that photo you took of me rosie?..maybe?..cheers guys and gals

PM me your email address. I've got a couple of others of you I'll throw in for free :D

[Eddieb]

And thanks to Eddieb for helping load the bike back into the van. I don't think I'm cut out to be trailer scum :facepalm:

I reckon you would have been right if you'd had a decent length piece of wood that actually reached up to the van floor, it was only the step up from the bumper into the van that stopped you.

[Eddieb]

BMWRSNUT took a short clip of me playing around, as usual the camera doesn't show how steep it really was.

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[Eddieb]

and I took a few vids of everyone else

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/b4dLHaov0q4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Box'a'bits]

Eddie, that wee camera takes pretty good video :yes:

[Eddieb]

Eddie, that wee camera takes pretty good video :yes:

Yeah, as long as I can hold it steady. $150 for 1080 widescreen HD video didn't seem too bad.

[pampa]

So does anybody plan to go for a ride this weekend? I do, but don't know were yet.

[Eddieb]

So does anybody plan to go for a ride this weekend? I do, but don't know were yet.

Saturday is going to be way better than Sunday.

We could do Sutherlands? I'm not interested in trying CNUT this weekend but the ride to the hut is always fun.

[buggsubique]

Sorry i need to get a cube of concrete in on saturday and if any time is left on sunday it will prob be kid and dog in the bush. Might go try this winch out next weekend up one of the chutes in the kpoti end of the akatarawas.

[pampa]

Saturday is going to be way better than Sunday.

We could do Sutherlands? I'm not interested in trying CNUT this weekend but the ride to the hut is always fun.
done, 8:30 on caltex?

[Eddieb]

done, 8:30 on caltex?

Can we do 9?

[pampa]

not a prob 9 it is then ...
c u there
PS u have my number right?


Can we do 9?

[Box'a'bits]

Saturday is going to be way better than Sunday.

We could do Sutherlands? I'm not interested in trying CNUT this weekend but the ride to the hut is always fun.
Sorry guys, can't make it, bike is still in pieces. Have a good one. :bye:

[pampa]

Sorry guys, can't make it, bike is still in pieces. Have a good one. :bye:

:bye:

go on, put it together :woohoo: ... I have few bits on the bench trying to find a short circuit on one of the lights ... :facepalm:

[Eddieb]

not a prob 9 it is then ...
c u there
PS u have my number right?

Cool, see you at 9.

Yep I have your number.

[Eddieb]

Another good day, lots of storm damage on the Sutherlands track, lots of trees down and overhanging the track.

The day started with some gravel riding practice on the river bank just out of Martinborough.

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[pampa]

Thanks today had an awesome ride, after quite a while of the tracks. Thanks Eddie i'll post mine as soon as I can move :violin:

Another good day, lots of storm damage on the Sutherlands track, lots of trees down and overhanging the track.

The day started with some gravel riding practice on the river bank just out of Martinborough.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7Xi3thEkFV4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[pampa]

Finally didn't get around to put them together in one video as they're short but ...

playing on the river

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00cBIpi_MW0

second river crossing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9kNgHtm0bc

and yet another one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wHV65jqJGc

good work Eddie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJzLMZcxm8g

ok, no falls on video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJuBgPXWrKg

[pampa]

and then some pics,

http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/2011.10.01-Sutherlands/IMG_20111001_102619.jpg-1024x768.jpg

on the way to sutherlands
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/2011.10.01-Sutherlands/IMG_20111001_114214.jpg-1024x768.jpg

end of the track
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/2011.10.01-Sutherlands/IMG_20111001_131601.jpg-1024x768.jpg

this didn't happen
http://proyecto-magoo.com.ar/pablo/Pictures/2011.10.01-Sutherlands/IMG_20111001_134930.jpg-1024x768.jpg

[Shewolf]

how waterproof are those peli cases? I see one loafing around in my sons abandoned belongings looking for a new home :shifty:

[Eddieb]

how waterproof are those peli cases? I see one loafing around in my sons abandoned belongings looking for a new home :shifty:

That one is an imitation Pelican, Nankuk brand. This one is not totally waterproof but seems pretty good.

[Eddieb]

Anyone riding tomorrow?

[buggsubique]

Anyone riding tomorrow?

Thinking about it... won't be a big one though...and would probably be early and be back by lunch or something.

[Eddieb]

Thinking about it... won't be a big one though...and would probably be early and be back by lunch or something.

Let me know, that could suit me.

[Eddieb]

I've put a calender entry in but this is mainly being organised via my Adventure Riding NZ page on FB - https://www.facebook.com/AdventureRidingNZ.

KB calender thingy.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2920&day=2011-11-15&c=12

Coffee & tea supplied, BYO beer. An adventure riding DVD will be playing and we usually put in $10 each and order Hell Pizza in. Turn up anytime during the evening. If you are in Wellington and want to come feel free to get in touch via adventureridingnz@gmail.com for the address. For those who know me it's at my place.

[buggsubique]

9am my place for a bimble thru the Akatarawas. Maybe up Hydro Saddle. Loop around and back out KPoti.

[buggsubique]

Well, that was a short ride! Heres a picture of eddie, happy as larry off to A&E...with a suspected broken ankle...

The best bit is that he should have it all on helmet cam!

[droid]

[NordieBoy]

:wait::wait::wait:

[Shewolf]

:facepalm::corn:

[Shewolf]

he's smiling cos he's hoping for a sponge bath - you know they have big fat hairy nurses at A&E right Eddie?

[buggsubique]

his story to tell, but all is well, just one of those falls. Bit of shock, bit of nausea, bit of bone crunching, bit of a slow ride out... he was in a fair bit of pain as it started swelling but did really well holding it all together to get back home.


[droid]

[DR650gary]

his story to tell, but all is well, just one of those falls. Bit of shock, bit of nausea, bit of bone crunching, bit of a slow ride out... he was in a fair bit of pain as it started swelling but did really well holding it all together to get back home.


[droid]

Yeah but........

How's the bike? :rolleyes:

Once the pain killers wear off tomorrow, the smile may fade.

I hope he makes a speedy recovery.

[buggsubique]

bikes fine, It is a DR after all ;p. Yeah he was progressively getting less and less mobile with the pain. Will be slow as for a few days me thinks....

[droid]

[Aslan]

sorry to learn of your mishap Eddie - saw Buggs had posted this ride and only had the 1150 registered so flagged it - just as well methinks - heal well - best wishes for a speedy recovery

[NordieBoy]

bikes fine, It is a DR after all ;p

And he's got plenty of spare parts :D

And it's "slower".

[Eddieb]

Yep, iced up in a&e waiting for the fracture expert to plaster me up. At this stage it looks like no surgery required but there is a break.

just hit the wrong step or rock the wrong way. Only doing about 30 but my foot got twisted under the bike.

[merv]

Bugger Eddie, heal soon :cool:

[Crim]

healed in time for the DB1K, Eddie?

[DR650gary]

Yep, iced up in a&e waiting for the fracture expert to plaster me up. At this stage it looks like no surgery required but there is a break.

just hit the wrong step or rock the wrong way. Only doing about 30 but my foot got twisted under the bike.

Get a Moon Boot. Brake or gear lever foot? (sorry meant break !)

[Night Falcon]

orrr mate that sounds nasty!:doctor: Good news you don't need surgery though :niceone: least you'll have some spare time to troll the net for cool ADV vids :banana:get better soon!

[Eddieb]

healed in time for the DB1K, Eddie?

Too early to say at this stage, hopefully but I'll have to see how it goes.


Get a Moon Boot. Brake or gear lever foot? (sorry meant break !)

brake foot

[bart]

Sorry to hear that Eddie. :(

I broke my gear lever ankle years ago (playing rugby). In a cast for 10 weeks. I was gong nuts, so rigged a piece of string from the gear lever, across the tank, to the right side of the handle bar. Stomp lever to change down, pull string with throttle hand to change up. Worked great....until I had to put my left foot down on uneven ground. :crybaby:

[Night Falcon]

Too early to say at this stage, hopefully but I'll have to see how it goes.

most breaks 6 weeks plaster + 6 weeks moon boot + physio

brake foot

right foot is a pain, makes its harder for driving!

[GSers]

Take it easy Eddie, but keep exercising that leg, get well soon.
GSers

[Woodman]

Bugger Eddie, at least you are still smiling.

[DR650gary]

brake foot

Cool, riding soon then :msn-wink:

Get them to plaster a footpeg sized notch in your cast then fit a rubber bung in it so you can walk. Remove when you want to ride and hang it over the peg. Use the hand brake and you"re in!

Well, the theory sounds good :eek:

[Magnum Noel]

Damm. Eddie sorry to see you had an injury mishap. Hope it heals quick. How you getting to work?

[marks]

Too early to say at this stage, hopefully but I'll have to see how it goes.

this had better not affect the DVD evening
I'm looking forward to some pizza

[Box'a'bits]

I need to get out. Who's keen, & where would you like to go?

[buggsubique]

feeling the same way! Hmmm, where to go... akatarawas is my default answer... bit busy till the weekend tho...silly season.

[droid]

[Pikey]

I'm heading out with the BRR from Palmy.:) Having their Christmas meet then an afternoon ride.

[marks]

I need to get out. Who's keen, & where would you like to go?

provided I can get rid of this damn cold I am keen (and provided my son Glen - who I gave my cold to - is not well enough to trail ride.....)

I could guide you guys around some less known bits in the aka's or I quite fancy a hot chocolate in Martinbourough?

lunch at Sutherlands hut?

we could always scoot up to the lower reaches of cnut - see how good those new front forks are.....

I'm easy

[buggsubique]

sunday morning better for me. Building my gates on sat and probably keen to keep it localish. Im happy to do my own thing anyway if you guys have other plans.

[droid]

[stormtrooper]

I need to get out. Who's keen, & where would you like to go?

Keen for sunday, would like to keep it local maybe a ride into odlins or karapoti?

[Box'a'bits]

As long as there is limited mud - I've got a tired MT21 & nr death E09 on board & don't want to swap these out until the WAR ride. What about we (the Wgtn guys) meet at Caltex Rimutakas at 9.00am Sunday .

Wairarapa is supposed to be finer for the weekend.

[marks]

As long as there is limited mud - I've got a tired MT21 & nr death E09 on board & don't want to swap these out until the WAR ride. What about we (the Wgtn guys) meet at Caltex Rimutakas at 9.00am Sunday .

Wairarapa is supposed to be finer for the weekend.

I'm confused - Wairarapa or Mungatooks?

If its the Mungys then to the best of my knowledge the Pram track is really nasty (big mud holes) at the top at the moment. I wouldn't take my balding E07 equipped KLR over the Pram track. The really good stuff is all accessible from the Paraparaumu side so it would kind of make sense to go in from the Paraparaumu side?

if I've misunderstood and you wand to go over the Wairarapa then I'll see you at Rimutex at 9 :)

[buggsubique]

I'm confused - Wairarapa or Mungatooks?

If its the Mungys then to the best of my knowledge the Pram track is really nasty (big mud holes) at the top at the moment. I wouldn't take my balding E07 equipped KLR over the Pram track. The really good stuff is all accessible from the Paraparaumu side so it would kind of make sense to go in from the Paraparaumu side?

if I've misunderstood and you wand to go over the Wairarapa then I'll see you at Rimutex at 9 :)

I think there's a bit of a split. Personally, I might take a look at the back side of Hydro Saddle on Sunday morning (need to be back just after lunch). I only went to the top last time and there seems to be tin loads of stuff to ride over the south of the summit.

[marks]

I think there's a bit of a split. Personally, I might take a look at the back side of Hydro Saddle on Sunday morning (need to be back just after lunch). I only went to the top last time and there seems to be tin loads of stuff to ride over the south of the summit.

Hi Bugs

there is some awesome riding over the back of hydro saddle

I don't mind what I do but I do have all day to do it in

I just wasn't sure what Steve had in mind

I'm really looking forward to the Waiouru ride :yes:
In an ideal world I'd go to Rosie's Waikaremoana ride then fart around up north for a few days and come back to do the Waiouru ride
I probably wouldn't have a wife or business at the end of it though......

[Box'a'bits]

Okay, after having a chat with Mark_S this am we have decided to ride across to Wairarapa, initially to Martinborough for a coffee, then into Sutherlands Hutt in the Aorangi Forest Park. You'll need to bring lunch in with you. Looking for an all day ride. :Punk:

Meet 9.00am at Caltex Rimutakas. All welcome.

Sorry Buggs & Stormtrooper if this doesn't suit. Both Mark & I are running on old tyres pre the WAR ride (I want a new set for that ride), & I think Sutherlands likely has a better rock base. The weather in Wairarapa is also forecast to the better this weekend. I haven't ridden the Akataraweras much & am keen to do so - when I have decent tyres & the base is a bit drier.

[buggsubique]

Okay, after having a chat with Mark_S this am we have decided to ride across to Wairarapa, initially to Martinborough for a coffee, then into Sutherlands Hutt in the Aorangi Forest Park. You'll need to bring lunch in with you. Looking for an all day ride. :Punk:

Meet 9.00am at Caltex Rimutakas. All welcome.

Sorry Buggs & Stormtrooper if this doesn't suit. Both Mark & I are running on old tyres pre the WAR ride (I want a new set for that ride), & I think Sutherlands likely has a better rock base. The weather in Wairarapa is also forecast to the better this weekend. I haven't ridden the Akataraweras much & am keen to do so - when I have decent tyres & the base is a bit drier.

No worries - I'll have to give it a miss as wifey has an early afternoon appointment. I rode through the Akatarawas on the way home from Palmy today. It was actually really dry apart from a wet patch at the top. It looks daunting but was completely rideable on an E07 rear and D606 front at 28 PSI. Enjoy the ride!

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[Hugo Nougo]

Hey Buggs, you didn't see a little round mirror lying around on the pram track did you?, I took the motard through there today and lost it.
You're right those ruts look worse than they really are but with 17" road rubber I chose to scoot around the perimeter, in the centre photo you can see on the right next to the tree where I kicked some dirt out of the way to flatten the top of the mound.

[buggsubique]

Ahhh, i saw the tracks of another adv.rider. looked like you has some good fun in there! Sorry i didnt see a mirror, but did you go past orange hut on the hydro valley side? I went the other way so it could still be there.

[droid]

[marks]

well that was a short ride....

the others all got pissy because I got a clear run over the Rimutukas and they all got stuck behind a Police car (I'm really really glad he couldn't see what I was doing - that hill brings out the juvenile side of me :woohoo:) and one of them magistically caused the KLR's coolant to dump itself all over my boot...

I removed the thermostat and rode slowly back home
never even had a hot chocolate at Martinbourough :facepalm:

I'll pull the coolant system to bits after some lunch...

Thanks Steve for the contents of you drink bladder :yes:

edit --> twas a failed water pump impeller

[Pampera]

edit --> twas a failed water pump impeller

"If the good Lord had intended motorcycles to be liquid cooled, He would not have invented cooling fins..........."

Michael

PS - Bart, feel free to jump in, right here

[Box'a'bits]

"If the good Lord had intended motorcycles to be liquid cooled, He would not have invented cooling fins..........."

Michael

PS - Bart, feel free to jump in, right here
Guess it makes up for some of my 'issues'.

Here's a ride report (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17389945&postcount=617)

[Woodman]

well that was a short ride....

the others all got pissy because I got a clear run over the Rimutukas and they all got stuck behind a Police car (I'm really really glad he couldn't see what I was doing - that hill brings out the juvenile side of me :woohoo:) and one of them magistically caused the KLR's coolant to dump itself all over my boot...

I removed the thermostat and rode slowly back home
never even had a hot chocolate at Martinbourough :facepalm:

I'll pull the coolant system to bits after some lunch...

Thanks Steve for the contents of you drink bladder :yes:

edit --> twas a failed water pump impeller

Bugger, How do you mean failed? anything to look out for that you can think of?

[stormtrooper]

Well that was fun, man it was hot over the hill today.
Bad luck Marks hope the bikes going to be right for the WAR ride?
Had some drama on the way back coming down into Temarua, got slamed by a swam of bees lucky i had my visor down, but there were so many that they got up my sleves and started stinging and stinging the little b######
Road kill all over me, my helmet was covered in it, i made a very quick exit off the road and did the quickest strip you will ever see.
Got bloody stings all up my arms, but made it home safe and sound.


STORMTROOPER

[marks]

"If the good Lord had intended motorcycles to be liquid cooled, He would not have invented cooling fins..........."
PS - Bart, feel free to jump in, right here

Similar thoughts passed through my mind yesterday - A DR780 started to seem quite appealing

Bart wont be jumping in until he gets an internet connection in his new home


Guess it makes up for some of my 'issues'.
Here's a ride report (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17389945&postcount=617)

Bike issues - yes
Emotional issues - no - nothing will make up for those...

Nice RR - hopefully the 2 new Steve's enjoyed themselves enough to come along again


Bugger, How do you mean failed? anything to look out for that you can think of?

It was loose on the shaft - having now done some internet research I suspect the securing nut may just have backed off and the impeller may actually be ok

If they are cheapish I may replace it anyway as the inner surface may be worn/scored from spinning


Well that was fun, man it was hot over the hill today.
Bad luck Marks hope the bikes going to be right for the WAR ride?
Had some drama on the way back coming down into Temarua, got slamed by a swam of bees lucky i had my visor down, but there were so many that they got up my sleves and started stinging and stinging the little b######
Road kill all over me, my helmet was covered in it, i made a very quick exit off the road and did the quickest strip you will ever see.
Got bloody stings all up my arms, but made it home safe and sound.

Bike should be sorted for the WAR ride
The bee swarm thingy must have been freaky - glad I missed that - obviously you aren't allergic?

[bart]

Similar thoughts passed through my mind yesterday - A DR780 started to seem quite appealing

Bart wont be jumping in until he gets an internet connection in his new home



Bike issues - yes
Emotional issues - no - nothing will make up for those...

Nice RR - hopefully the 2 new Steve's enjoyed themselves enough to come along again



I'm back :woohoo:

Lucky I didn't go or it would've been a whole shitload of Steve's. You obviously didn't have a look at 'the' hill. I was thinking of you guys when carting my 8th tandem trailer load of shit to the new house.

And as for the KLR Mark.....:laugh:

[srk]

Hi - F650gs Steve here.

Thanks guys for a great day. I think my bike just wanted to be like Steves R100gs and run a horizontal piston - it fell over often enough. Ok maybe my lack of riding skills had something to do with it!!!!

The track into Sutherland seemed a bit more demanding than the other times I had been in with a few more challenging mud holes with unknown nasties lurking below the surface. But that's why they call it adventure riding, I suppose. I should have listened to R100 Steves sage advice at the start of the track to remove my mirrors (sorry Steve) - it cost me a new replacement.

Also enjoyed the jaunt along Ocean Beach and saw some new territory. What an amazing piece of coast line and fun to ride.

I had a close encounter with a rabbit on the ride home up the west side of the lake. It had waited politely for R100 Steve to pass then made a beeline for my front wheel. Fortunately it decided at the last minute that it was not going to do either of us any favours if it kept on its present course - phew!!!!!! - it could have hurt.

So thanks again and hope to see you all again in the not too distant future.

[Pampera]

Hi - F650gs Steve here.

I should have listened to R100 Steves sage advice at the start of the track to remove my mirrors (sorry Steve) - it cost me a new replacement.



You will find that the fuel injected GS mirrors have a clever sacrificial connector (clamp) between the handbar fitting and stem. Unless you broke the glass, this is the bit that needs replacing, not the entire mirroe assembly. I used to keep a spare connector in my tool kit!

Michael

[Box'a'bits]

You will find that the fuel injected GS mirrors have a clever sacrificial connector (clamp) between the handbar fitting and stem. Unless you broke the glass, this is the bit that needs replacing, not the entire mirroe assembly. I used to keep a spare connector in my tool kit!

Michael
That would seem right, given that the broken bit had rust in the centre. I gather the connector is a threaded tube?

Good to see new riders on this last outing. Enjoyed riding with you SRK.

[Pampera]

That would seem right, given that the broken bit had rust in the centre. I gather the connector is a threaded tube?


Other clever thing, from a production and inventory viewpoint is that these 650 GS/Dakar mirrors are not "handed". LH and RH mirrors are interchangeable, you just twist the mirror itself around in its mount to face the other way when fitting.

The threaded clamp connector is not that cheap as I recall!

Michael

[Eddieb]

I'm jealous, Ocean beach and Sutherlands are my favorite local rides.

Getting sick of lying here not being able to do anything.

[marks]

I'm jealous, Ocean beach and Sutherlands are my favorite local rides.

Getting sick of lying here not being able to do anything.

How long till you can be back on the bike?

[Eddieb]

How long till you can be back on the bike?

I don't know at this stage. Next lot of x-rays and review is Dec 20th. At that point I will either be walking or in a moonboot. Even if I'm walking I'll be taking advise from the orthopedic about if/when it will be strong enough.

[Box'a'bits]

I don't know at this stage. Next lot of x-rays and review is Dec 20th. At that point I will either be walking or in a moonboot. Even if I'm walking I'll be taking advise from the orthopedic about if/when it will be strong enough.
That's progress. At least they aren't talking the possbility of surgery now? I gather the gaps stabilised / closed..

[Eddieb]

That's progress. At least they aren't talking the possbility of surgery now? I gather the gaps stabilised / closed..

Nope, no surgery now, it's stabilised and healing. Had another round of x-rays this morning and a new styley blue cast fitted.

[marks]

Nope, no surgery now, it's stabilised and healing. Had another round of x-rays this morning and a new styley blue cast fitted.

thats good news

we should have another pizza evening at your place before xmas

we can play a game of 'kick the cast' if the service isn't good enough

I suppose I could drop off a terrabyte of movies if it halps the time pass

[srk]

You will find that the fuel injected GS mirrors have a clever sacrificial connector (clamp) between the handbar fitting and stem. Unless you broke the glass, this is the bit that needs replacing, not the entire mirroe assembly. I used to keep a spare connector in my tool kit!

Michael

Michael,

Thanks for the heads up on this - we live and learn. Unfortunately I also smashed the plastic housing behind the actual mirror ( if you are going to something you may as well do it proper, I was always told!!!!)

I just picked up a cheapo replacement - have not had a chance to see if it will fit yet. Will look out for a proper GS replacement in due course. :yes:

Steve

[Eddieb]

thats good news

we should have another pizza evening at your place before xmas

we can play a game of 'kick the cast' if the service isn't good enough

I suppose I could drop off a terrabyte of movies if it halps the time pass

When's good for everyone?

I've been working my way through 1/2 tb worth.

[Box'a'bits]

When's good for everyone?

I've been working my way through 1/2 tb worth.
Anytime mid week up until Xmas :yes:

[marks]

When's good for everyone?

Tuesday is always easiest for me

[Eddieb]

So the 6th or 13th?

The 20th is my next xray and hopefully getting the cast off, I may not be much good for anything that night.

[marks]

So the 6th or 13th?

The 20th is my next xray and hopefully getting the cast off, I may not be much good for anything that night.

6th sounds good to me
but I should be able to do either :)

[Box'a'bits]

6th sounds good to me
but I should be able to do either :)Either.

The 13th would be better from a notice perspective, & we would then have done the WAR ride & can fill you in on who misbehaved.

[Eddieb]

Either.

The 13th would be better from a notice perspective, & we would then have done the WAR ride & can fill you in on who misbehaved.

Righto, that sounds like a good reason for the 13th for me.

So, Welly Adventure riders, beer at mine on the 13th of December. All adventure riders welcome. If you don't know the address pm me.

Usual format is we all chip in for some pizzas and drink a few beers while everyone tells lies about why their make/ model of bike is better than everyone else's, though you are allowed to eat first and just turn up for the drinking and lying.

Speaking of eating, I wasn't blown away by the Hell pizza last time.

[marks]

13th it is then

BTW when I talk about how superior the KLR is - I'm not lying

[Eddieb]

13th it is then

BTW when I talk about how superior the KLR is - I'm not lying

Hows that coolant fan going?

[Woodman]

Hows that coolant fan going?

At least is thas one.

[marks]

Hows that coolant fan going?

actual it was a loose water pump impeller
and I suspect I didn't tighten the securing bolt up tight enough when I pulled the side cover off the engine about 25k km ago

so its a little unfair to blame the bike

the only other breakdown was caused by the original owner not fitting an exhaust plug properly so both breakdowns in 36k km were owner caused - not bike

[bart]

actual it was a loose water pump impeller
and I suspect I didn't tighten the securing bolt up tight enough when I pulled the side cover off the engine about 25k km ago

so its a little unfair to blame the bike

the only other breakdown was caused by the original owner not fitting an exhaust plug properly so both breakdowns in 36k km were owner caused - not bike

Yadda yadda yadda.

So what you're really trying to say is, that if you looked after your bike as meticuliously as Bart looks after his DR, you'd never break down. :bleh:

[rogerh]

Righto, that sounds like a good reason for the 13th for me.

So, Welly Adventure riders, beer at mine on the 13th of December. All adventure riders welcome. If you don't know the address pm me.

Usual format is we all chip in for some pizzas and drink a few beers while everyone tells lies about why their make/ model of bike is better than everyone else's, though you are allowed to eat first and just turn up for the drinking and lying.

Speaking of eating, I wasn't blown away by the Hell pizza last time.

Hey Eddie,

Ok for foreigners without a passport attending? I will be there for the night on the Monday and Tuesday.

[marks]

Hey Eddie,

Ok for foreigners without a passport attending? I will be there for the night on the Monday and Tuesday.

foreigners without a passport have to pay for all the pizza :yes:

[Pampera]

http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/marlborough/south-marlborough/ka-whata-tu-o-rakihouia-clarence/plan-and-prepare/driving/

Keen to see this from ground level after the failure of this year's immediate post earthquake attempt.

Michael

[rogerh]

foreigners without a passport have to pay for all the pizza :yes:

Best I be looking at getting a passport then. Probably the best I can manage is a bribe for the border officials. I have heard the ones in the Hutt Valley are easier to deal with than the ones in Paraparam :bleh:

[Eddieb]

Bump, pm me for the address if you are interested.

If we're lucky there will also be riders from Hamilton and Auckland in attendance.


Righto, that sounds like a good reason for the 13th for me.

So, Welly Adventure riders, beer at mine on the 13th of December. All adventure riders welcome. If you don't know the address pm me.

Usual format is we all chip in for some pizzas and drink a few beers while everyone tells lies about why their make/ model of bike is better than everyone else's, though you are allowed to eat first and just turn up for the drinking and lying.

Speaking of eating, I wasn't blown away by the Hell pizza last time.

[marks]

so whos going to Eddie's to play 'kick the cast'???

[Eddieb]

so whos going to Eddie's to play 'kick the cast'???

Buggs, BMWRSNUT and Peter Bates have confirmed, plus Lance who I think was at the last one you were at should be there and hopefully RogerH from Hamilton and Duncan from Auckland will also be in attendance. Pablo was talking about coming a few weeks ago but I haven't heard from him since so not sure about him.

Balrog would have come but he's sick and contagious.

[andy mac]

Hi Eddie, I'll be there & I think GT also.

[Night Falcon]

Hey Eddie, hope the leg is healing up. You got some Xrays pics for us to cringe at :devil2:

You would have loved the WAR ride but no doubt youll get the full "debreif" tonight from the lads (no undie punn intended :shutup:)

[marks]

Thanks Eddie for a great evening

was great to catch up with everyone and tell lies about what we did in the WAR

[andy mac]

On Sunday 15 Jan GT & I are doing a Waiarapa gravel ride to test his extra fuel capacity prior to the Dusty Butt.
All welcome, departing The Bach Martinborough Square 10am, via Glendhu, Admiral Hill, Flat Point, Kaiwhata Rd to Riversdale. 320km return

[BMWST?]

how did it go?

[Box'a'bits]

how did it go?
Here's a linky to the ride report (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17762162&postcount=26) :mellow: As a pre ride for the Dusty its fair to say that it may not have checked all the boxes.

[Phreaky Phil]

OOOOPS:shit: A swift recovery to GT I hope. A timely reminder to keep left. Not always the easiest way round the corner though.

[buggsubique]

Here's a linky to the ride report (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17762162&postcount=26) :mellow: As a pre ride for the Dusty its fair to say that it may not have checked all the boxes.

Fark, that was a close call. Lucky I guess it seemed to be a glancing blow off the corner of the wagon rather than full frontal.

[pampa]

Fark, that was a close call. Lucky I guess it seemed to be a glancing blow off the corner of the wagon rather than full frontal.

Bugger hope GT gets better soon ...

[Rosie]

I'm working in the Hutt for a few days, but sadly couldn't bring my bike with me this time. <_<
So I'm going to have to go to the pub to console myself.
7ish tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Parrot and Jigger, if anyone wants to join me :sunny:

[pampa]

After missing several rides to mount CNut went this last Sunday!

A very cool ride, didn't make it to the top tho ... manage to negotiate the first half and a bit of last section

had as result 2 indicators and mirror knocked (not broken), crack on the faring (again), some other bits and pieces and a bruise but all good fun ...

[Box'a'bits]

Two fatties & a skinny take on Odlins Rd (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17906749&postcount=39)

[Padmei]

Who bought Woody2 (broinlaws) 690? Wayne someone? Wondering if I could borrow the stickers for the BMW:shifty:

[Box'a'bits]

Who bought Woody2 (broinlaws) 690? Wayne someone? Wondering if I could borrow the stickers for the BMW:shifty:
Dunno. Saw it was for sale. What's he going to do now?

What you want stickers for?

[Padmei]

Dunno. Saw it was for sale. What's he goping to do now?

What you want stickers for?

Just to make Schmidtty look faster.

He's not sure - maybe a bigger GSA or sumthing.

[Eddieb]

Anyone fancy brunch in Martinborough?

[Howie]

Anyone fancy brunch in Martinborough?

what time are you leaving

[Eddieb]

what time are you leaving

now, the bike is warming up in the driveway as I type this

[Crim]

now, the bike is warming up in the driveway as I type this

I'd say she'd be warm by now, Eddie :blink:

[Eddieb]

Brunch has been consumed in Martinborough now smarty.

[Howie]

Think I saw you on the way back Eddie, while I was heading over for what was more of a Lunch, than a Brunch. First reasonable lenght ride since I got out of the cast. good to be able to ride again. Had to raise the gear lever a notch on the spline while in Martinbrough, hopefully be able to return it to it's normal place soon. New boots and a Ankle that isn't that flexible doesn't make for easy gear changes.

[Eddieb]

I still have my lever raised a notch, although I think it's cause my new boots aren't worn in enough yet.

[Aslan]

you're making me envious - longing for the day when I can get the Bimmer out and go out through Hinakura and down Admiral Road to the Gladstone for a pint of Monteiths finest - pleased for you both that you're riding again. Hoping my collar bone may have begun mending with next XRay on 19 April - cheers S

[Eddieb]

you're making me envious - longing for the day when I can get the Bimmer out and go out through Hinakura and down Admiral Road to the Gladstone for a pint of Monteiths finest - pleased for you both that you're riding again. Hoping my collar bone may have begun mending with next XRay on 19 April - cheers S

Well when you are on 2 wheels we will have to go round there. I haven't been that way for about 2 years.

Here's a few pics from today

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[Crim]

Here's a few pics from today


Hey Eddie - bike is looking good (look a heap better if it was a KLR but you can't have everything, eh?) - why the spare fuel packs, massive ride or just testing them out? cheers Crim

[Eddieb]

Hey Eddie - bike is looking good (look a heap better if it was a KLR but you can't have everything, eh?) - why the spare fuel packs, massive ride or just testing them out? cheers Crim

Just testing them out, how it sits, whether one makes a noticable difference in balance, how stable they are mounted etc. I'm pleased to report it passed on all aspects. I only did about 170km yesterday so definately no need for one but it was full, about 3.8 litres of petrol.

[Mikeonabike]

It's been a while since I've been around here. I joined up ages ago, got myself a bike and went for a hoon up in the Akas with Bugs and that was about the end of my riding. My bike got flogged from out side my office and then my company made a bit of a habit of sending me out of the country for work.

Anyway, now I have another bike(DRZ) and I’m in the country, though I'm off to Sweden again on Easter Monday.

Is anyone keen to go out for a ride over the long weekend? I was thinking maybe Red Rocks or something similar I pretty much only have street tyres on at the mo, though I think I may have some legal dirt tyres in the shed.

Let me know if you’re keen!

Mike

[Pikey]

Let me know what day and I could be keen?

[Eddieb]

I'm thinking of heading over to the Wairarapa tomorrow, Ocean Beach or Sutherlands Hut or Admirals Road or something?.

[Box'a'bits]

I'm thinking of heading over to the Wairarapa tomorrow, Ocean Beach or Sutherlands Hut or Admirals Road or something?.
Sounds good to me. What time & where?

Not so keen on just a gravel ride - lets do Ocean Beach? Also I'm keen to finish the beach run from Lake Ferry

BTW, anyone else having issues with the Darkside not showing post times & dates?

[dino3310]

BTW, anyone else having issues with the Darkside not showing post times & dates?

yip .

[Eddieb]

Sounds good to me. What time & where?

Not so keen on just a gravel ride - lets do Ocean Beach? Also I'm keen to finish the beach run from Lake Ferry

BTW, anyone else having issues with the Darkside not showing post times & dates?

Ocean Beach is good with me, Whats a civilised hour for you, 9:30 at Caltex Rimutaka?

I use 'The light Universe', no issues there.

[Box'a'bits]

Ocean Beach is good with me, Whats a civilised hour for you, 9:30 at Caltex Rimutaka?
Perfect. See you then.

[Box'a'bits]

Link (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=18404810&postcount=739) to Ocean Beach Ride Photos Sunday 8th April

[Eddieb]

If the weather plays ball next Sunday is anyone up for a ride to Ocean Beach?

[Howie]

If the weather plays ball next Sunday is anyone up for a ride to Ocean Beach?

Could be interested, what sort of time are you thinking of heading over?

[Aslan]

If the weather plays ball next Sunday is anyone up for a ride to Ocean Beach?

Hi Eddie - et al - you talking this coming Sunday or Sunday week? Watching with interest

[Eddieb]

Could be interested, what sort of time are you thinking of heading over?

mmm Leave Lower Hutt 9:30 or 10am?


Hi Eddie - et al - you talking this coming Sunday or Sunday week? Watching with interest

This coming Sunday.

The weather isn't looking good though, yesterday the forecast was for sun, today it's for rain.

[manakau.KTM]

Hi

The weather looks ok for Sunday. If this is still on then I'll be a starter.

Cheers

[Eddieb]

Hi

The weather looks ok for Sunday. If this is still on then I'll be a starter.

Cheers

mmm Metservice was saying heavy rain and gales for the Wairarapa when I looked yesterday.

[manakau.KTM]

Bugger

I was looking at Wgton with little pictures of sun and clouds.

[Eddieb]

I haven't completely ruled this out yet, I;ll keep an eye on the weather forecast this afternoon.

At the moment it's improved to 'Fine spells, but scattered showers also, especially during the afternoon and evening. Northerlies' which sounds do'able.

[Eddieb]

Right, unless it's really crap I'll be at Caltex Rimutaka at 10.

[Box'a'bits]

Eddie, as you know Gus has some issues at present. I'll try to get across, but will likely be late, & will maybe need to catch up with you over there (provided always I can achieve better running than I have at present).

The weather over in the Wairarapa doesn't look too bad on Metservice. No rain forecast after v.early morning.

[Eddieb]

My bike barely idles at present as I've just bolted it back up today with new jetting and haven't had a chance to get the idle sorted.

[Eddieb]

It's looking great out there, ride time!

If you are coming be at Caltex Rimutaka at 10, bring nibbles or a packed lunch to eat at the end of Ocean Beach.

[Howie]

I should be there Eddie, The weather does look good. Now to go and see if the bike will start.

[manakau.KTM]

Sounds great. Am in hotel in central wgton, bike in back of truck trying to write this usingphone.
Could be a bit late are you stopping at featherston for coffee or going straight down

[Eddieb]

Sounds great. Am in hotel in central wgton, bike in back of truck trying to write this usingphone.
Could be a bit late are you stopping at featherston for coffee or going straight down

I wasn't planning on stopping for coffee, mainly cause I don't drink it. There's a chance I may get over ridden on that decision though.

How late?

[manakau.KTM]

Only 5 or 10 mins. Dropping stuff off at wedding show and leaving truck. Sometimes get held up but should be there by 10.
Send me text on 0274 465521 and i can let you know if it goes to custard.

[andy mac]

Late alternative or alternative for those who are late! I will be going into Odlins Rd, leaving Rimutex at 10:30.

[andy mac]

Odlins Rd is in good condition and is clear of fallen trees - perhaps from the nine 4WDs that were coming out. Unfortunately it started drizzling at the hut and didn't clear for 1 1/2 hours. How was the weather at Ocean Beach?

[Eddieb]

Ocean Beach was stunning, though it was raining on us before we got back past East-West access road.

[manakau.KTM]

Ocean beach was great. Weather fine and no ocean swell. The high cliffs hid the approaching weather bomb so we were able to enjoy the beach in blissful ignorance with no idea that we would soon be drenched.

[Eddieb]

Ocean Beach

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[Magnum Noel]

[QUOTE=Eddieb;1130399696]Ocean Beach

< Nice vid Eddie

[bart]

I'd better throw it up here also. Sunday 30th, MAD loop (Makairo - Akitio - Dannevirke). Who's keen for some Makairo awesomeness?

Big day for you Welly boys, but you're supposed to be hard buggers aren't ya? :whistle:

[Box'a'bits]

I'd better throw it up here also. Sunday 30th, MAD loop (Makairo - Akitio - Dannevirke). Who's keen for some Makairo awesomeness? Big day for you Welly boys, but you're supposed to be hard buggers aren't ya?
Parts order will be here by then & we should be all good. :whistle:

[Eddieb]

Part 2 of last weekends ride, a few ooops moments in this one.

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[manakau.KTM]

Thanks for organizing the day Eddie. The videos have been great to watch. I can now see the clouds building that I didn't see when we were there.

Cheers

Wayne

[andy mac]

What did the big sign at the beginning say?

[Box'a'bits]

This one?

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rgCvdNTxmTw/UFxBs06HENI/AAAAAAAAMWA/giJY4gsShtc/s640/DSCF2183.JPG

[andy mac]

That's the one, thanks.
Either Eddie can't read, doesn't care, or simply enjoys the queens chain riparian rights along waterways - lots of gravel so must be a river sometime.

[Box'a'bits]

There's some tracks that go to a walking track near that sign. So okay in that area. Well used.

I think what the signage is about is the farmland that the access goes through further along. It seems obvious that 4wds rip it up from time to time. And my guess is that stock nos 'vary' (dwindle) between being allowed to graze there, & being shifted elseshere, probably to the stations intense frustration

[Eddieb]

That's the one, thanks.
Either Eddie can't read, doesn't care, or simply enjoys the queens chain riparian rights along waterways - lots of gravel so must be a river sometime.

The end of the video where I am riding the gravel is several km's outside of the area marked by the Private land signs.

[mylodon]

my bike's in the middle of being made road legal but i'll make it out there one of these weekends.

i tell you though i find it tricky knowing where not to go -- so many people don't have signs on property they don't want you to go on.

then you end up in their front yard and they give you a little speech.

[Box'a'bits]

I'd better throw it up here also. Sunday 30th, MAD loop (Makairo - Akitio - Dannevirke). Who's keen for some Makairo awesomeness? Big day for you Welly boys, but you're supposed to be hard buggers aren't ya? :whistle:
Any Wellington riders wanting to come along meet at Caltex Rimutaka before 8.30am. We'll ride to meet Bart at Makairo at 10.00am.

Remember daylight saving kicks in tonight (spring forward - clocks go forward 1 hr).

[Eddieb]

Next Wellington Pizza night is next Tuesday October 9th at 6:30pm.

Come along and meet some other Adventure riders. BYO beers and we normally put in a kitty for pizza.

PM me for the address if you want to come along.

[Eddieb]

Next Wellington Pizza night is next Tuesday October 9th at 6:30pm.

Come along and meet some other Adventure riders. BYO beers and we normally put in a kitty for pizza.

PM me for the address if you want to come along.

Bump


Plus, the weather on Sunday is looking good, is anyone riding?

[Box'a'bits]

Sunday is Bathhurst, so may be distracted....:Punk: Will definitely be at the Pizza night

[bart]

BYO beers and we normally put in a kitty for pizza.



Cat pizza....yuck :sick:

[Eddieb]

Cat pizza....yuck :sick:

Tastes more like chicken than dog does.

[bart]

Tastes more like chicken than dog does.

Haha, good call. Those meat lover pizzas often have me wondering. The meat ball things don't taste like any meat I can recognise. :laugh:

[Eddieb]

Ride to Sutherlands Hut behind Martinborough is on tomorrow. Meet at Caltex Rimutaka at 9:45am.

If you've never been there this is what you would be in for, view from 6 minutes on in particular.

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The ride is mainly being organised through here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdventureRidinginNZ

[dino3310]

what a cool looking place to ride

[Eddieb]

I was considering organising a weekend down here to ride Ocean Beach and that. There's a DOC house just at the beginning of that that sleeps 10 in bunks, plus tent space outside and it can be booked exclusively for weekends. Last time I checked it would work out at about $15 per bunk bed per night and about a fiver per tent. You would have to bring everything required to eat/drink/sleep as it's 30-40 km of mostly gravel from the nearest town which closes early.

It wouldn't be full on non stop dawn till dust sort of riding weekend but if we met at the house Friday night, Saturday we could do the Doc house to Ocean Beach and ride that, Over to Lake Ferry Pub for lunch, Lake Ferry beach then out to Ngawi and Cape Palliser lighthouse. That would take most of Saturday depending on how many riders and how they like soft sand. There may even be time to do a run from the house to the hut and back that afternoon/evening

Sunday could be Sutherlands Hut in the morning (again for some?) then everyone can head off back home.

[Box'a'bits]

Bump for the Pizza Beer & Bullshit Night tonight at 6.30pm.

Eddie, can you please PM your address - I've invited someone else along, but can't recall your street no.

Cheers, Steve

[Eddieb]

Next Wellington Pizza night is next Tuesday October 9th at 6:30pm.

Come along and meet some other Adventure riders. BYO beers and we normally put in a kitty for pizza.

PM me for the address if you want to come along.

Thanks everyone for turning up tonight, 11 people in total made for lots of bullshit ;) Who left their beers in the fridge? I'm never going to drink it.

[BMWST?]

Thanks everyone for turning tonight, 11 people in total made for lots of bullshit ;) Who left their beers in the fridge? I'm never going to drink it.

whens the next tyre change?

[Eddieb]

whens the next tyre change?

The E-07 is getting a bit worn, though I gave it a bit of a thrashing on Sunday and it didn't seem to wear it down much.

[Aslan]

I was considering organising a weekend down here to ride Ocean Beach and that. There's a DOC house just at the beginning of that that sleeps 10 in bunks, plus tent space outside and it can be booked exclusively for weekends. Last time I checked it would work out at about $15 per bunk bed per night and about a fiver per tent. You would have to bring everything required to eat/drink/sleep as it's 30-40 km of mostly gravel from the nearest town which closes early.

It wouldn't be full on non stop dawn till dust sort of riding weekend but if we met at the house Friday night, Saturday we could do the Doc house to Ocean Beach and ride that, Over to Lake Ferry Pub for lunch, Lake Ferry beach then out to Ngawi and Cape Palliser lighthouse. That would take most of Saturday depending on how many riders and how they like soft sand. There may even be time to do a run from the house to the hut and back that afternoon/evening

Sunday could be Sutherlands Hut in the morning (again for some?) then everyone can head off back home.

is this still a possibility Eddie? - that said most of my weekends are tied up with whanau commitments - just asking

[Eddieb]

Vid from Sunday.

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[Box'a'bits]

Cool video. Looked a lot wetter in there than the last time I was through, & the stream beds looked rougher..

[bart]

Looks sloppy. I take it you didn't have a look up 'the hill'.

[Eddieb]

Cool video. Looked a lot wetter in there than the last time I was through, & the stream beds looked rougher..


Looks sloppy. I take it you didn't have a look up 'the hill'.

It was a lot more rutted in general and the streams did have a lot more chunky rocks in them than usual. No, didn't go anywhere near the hill.

[andy mac]

Box'a'bits & I going into Odlins Rd tomorrow. We will depart Staglands at 11am if you wish to join us.

[bart]

Geez, I'd thought Wellington had fallen off the face of the Earth. Are you guys still alive down there?

[andy mac]

We've been hibernating but summer is almost here!
20* today, maybe too hot to ride now.

[Box'a'bits]

You talked with Mark? Never mind. Just texted him & he's coming :yes:

[pampa]

Box'a'bits & I going into Odlins Rd tomorrow. We will depart Staglands at 11am if you wish to join us.

I'm in :yes: