Yippee going up to "THE FARM" this weekend. Anyone wanna come? [Archive]

oldskool

5th January 2009, 17:46

For anyone who doesn't know what this is check out http://www.thefarm.co.nz/
We're goin up for 5 days and have been told there is heaps of camping space available for anyone interested in going riding for 5 days within 1000 acres of farm land!! It's dirt cheap (pay for only the campsite) and it should be an awesome weekend!!!
Anyone keen?

trump-lady

5th January 2009, 18:12

Oh my that looks like funnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Ride beach.....i just might tag along

trump-lady

5th January 2009, 18:14

Is this near the northland loop ride? on sat

oldskool

5th January 2009, 18:32

I really don't know about the northland loop ride, but we just rang them and there's plenty of room for everyone and ..fresh milk! My son will be bringing his guitar, we're bringin marshmallows for the camp fire, my daughter is looking forward to riding the horses and we're all lookin forward to riding the tracks! And theres heaps of other activities to do in between.

cheese

5th January 2009, 18:33

Could be keen later on in the yer. We should organise a group of us!

trump-lady

5th January 2009, 18:46

Agreed...tell TOTO hes the organiser of all things great

oldskool

5th January 2009, 19:01

Could be keen later on in the yer. We should organise a group of us!
lol spoken like a true procrastinator! I think you and mxheman (has turned down 2 offerings for a lift to sandpit now) are of the same ilk bro!

westie

5th January 2009, 20:24

Spent three days at the farm over new years. Great fun and awesome family run camp. (apart from them taking the piss out of my pink seat)
Have fun
Will be going in feb some time.

cheese

5th January 2009, 20:46

lol spoken like a true procrastinator! I think you and mxheman (has turned down 2 offerings for a lift to sandpit now) are of the same ilk bro!

Aye? me? no! I'm the one normally taking people out.

B0000M

5th January 2009, 20:46

what sort of terrain is there to ride and how much of it is there?

oldskool

5th January 2009, 21:01

what sort of terrain is there to ride and how much of it is there?
Takitimu would be the best person to advise and Leehoon said he was going up in December for a second opinion.

Hemex

5th January 2009, 21:02

lol spoken like a true procrastinator! I think you and mxheman (has turned down 2 offerings for a lift to sandpit now) are of the same ilk bro!

HEY!!!!! hahaha... i know mate...feel like shyte for missing both chances...
Well like i said there is a bigger amount that im looking at as of thursday so im back in action :shifty:
How long you planning on going for mate?

EDIT: forgive my beer goggle vision... 5 days starting this weekend you say... Im going diving up to the poor knights this weekend, if the weather turns to shyte and the trip is cancelled...I might come along :)

oldskool

5th January 2009, 21:07

HEY!!!!! hahaha... i know mate...feel like shyte for missing both chances...
Well like i said there is a bigger amount that im looking at as of thursday so im back in action :shifty:
How long you planning on going for mate?
hey well if you're keen you can throw the bike on the trailer (theres room for another one or 2 at a squeeze because my bike died) but we won't have enough room in the RVR for 5 (4 seater) so you'd have to jump on cheeses wagon lol. We're going as long as mum house sits for us.

Hemex

5th January 2009, 21:09

hey well if you're keen you can throw the bike on the trailer but we won't have enough room in the RVR for 5 (4 seater) so you'd have to jump on cheeses wagon lol. We're going as long as mum house sits for us.

Thanks heaps bro... Ill just bring my car along if I can make it :)

Atomic

5th January 2009, 22:24

We had heaps of fun at The Farm on this ramp! The MX track was poor to average. We only scratched the surface of what the trail section has to offer, im hoping to go back up in Feb with Westie and find the 100s of acres of trails that we missed out on.

laserracer

5th January 2009, 22:33

wow oldschool sounds like a great place..may have to check it out :clap:

oldskool

6th January 2009, 09:15

takitimu

6th January 2009, 09:58

Takitimu would be the best person to advise and Leehoon said he was going up in December for a second opinion.

I've been there 3 times I think now, wicked cross country last year, training with Birchy & a week.

There's obviously enough a fair bit of farm land which is mostly rolling, some decent hills, the one opposite the house has some steep enough parts.

The bush parts vary, quite a bit of bulldozed track, some very tricky gully stuff ( Birch failed one crossing on 4 different bikes, needless to say no one else made it either ).

As it's Northland, mostly clay tracks.

The MX track is ok, needed a clean up last time I was there, tracks up here are helluva hard to maintain through winter if they get ridden & Mike's one got thrashed last winter.

The single toughest part is that the signage is not the best, but there is a heap of good riding & if you want some good single track stuff, there are tracks on the house side of the road for experienced riders.

Oh Mike can ride, rides Expert class in the National Enduro's :), chop would be happy I believe he's going WR250 Husky this year.

laserracer

6th January 2009, 11:31

wow, that's pretty gutsy, I don't think I'll be tryin that!

go on give it a try .we want pics :laugh:
dont forget to pack the magical catpoo brush :msn-wink:

oldskool

6th January 2009, 11:47

go on give it a try .we want pics :laugh:
dont forget to pack the magical catpoo brush :msn-wink:
Well my XR200 gearbox broke (be putting it on TM next week for parts and lookin for something else...maybe a lite 2smoker) so will probably ride one of their hire bikes.

This is what they have on offer.

Our fleet is constantly changing (and breaking down!) but currently we have: Yamaha peewee50, Honda xr70, CMG 110 pit bike, CMG 150, suzuki TS 125, Suzuki TF 125, Honda XR 200, Yamaha XT250, 2x Honda CRM250's, '06 Yamaha WR250F (coming sept- Mike's new 07 KTM 250EXCF!!)

cheese

6th January 2009, 12:07

Have you called Econno honda to see how much a gerabox is? Probably get more for it as a working bike.

cheese

6th January 2009, 12:08

Oh and just borrow MXhenmans bike. He doesn't use it..... lol!!

oldskool

6th January 2009, 12:26

Have you called Econno honda to see how much a gerabox is? Probably get more for it as a working bike.
Well I kinda think I'd get more for it parted out than if I spent say $300 to make it a goer. I can't be bothered parting it up so prob sell it as a complete rolling chassis with heaps of extras, like...2 rear shocks in good nick, extra 'set of '98 front forks with triple clamp- in good nick, spare '98 frame, spare 17" wheel with new bearings and 50% tyre, 3 extra rear sprockets, spare reupholstered seat, extra coil etc etc Motor has had a new piston, rings and clutch kit from previous owner. Goes sweet except for the gearbox. Apparently it's the fork selector needs replacing. Not worth the effort splitting the box....well actually after riding Frosty's KX125 it kinda hooked me into getting a lighter and quicker 2 stroke bike. Seeing as he doesn't want to let his one go and now my wife (in a moment of weakness) saying go look for something around the $1500 mark...well I can't resist!!!

laserracer

6th January 2009, 12:31

Well my XR200 gearbox broke (be putting it on TM next week for parts and lookin for something else...maybe a lite 2smoker) so will probably ride one of their hire bikes.

This is what they have on offer.

250 or 125 ?? they tell me the go at the moment is 125 with a144 kit fitted...apparently theres a couple of gncc guys that hve retired there big bore bikes in favour of 125 yamis with 144 kit
tim paid $3000 for his 2002 yz 250 with flywheel weight and fmf fatty,...bike was mint

laserracer

6th January 2009, 12:35

Dont be in a hurry take your time... ride a few different bikes, when ya back from holiday ?? giz a yell and come take the 426 and the 250 2stroke for a blat

racerhead

6th January 2009, 12:50

That place looks like heaven:clap:

Think Ill head up there for a few days at sometime in febuary aswell:woohoo:

B0000M

6th January 2009, 13:06

Oh and just borrow MXhenmans bike. He doesn't use it..... lol!!

thats the pot calling the kettle black if i ever saw it!!!

Hemex

6th January 2009, 14:43

Oh and just borrow MXhenmans bike. He doesn't use it..... lol!!

STFU!!! hahaha... mate give me a while and im going to call you one day(in a few months time) for a blat and school you so badly!! :shifty:

oldskool

6th January 2009, 15:06

250 or 125 ?? they tell me the go at the moment is 125 with a144 kit fitted...apparently theres a couple of gncc guys that hve retired there big bore bikes in favour of 125 yamis with 144 kit
tim paid $3000 for his 2002 yz 250 with flywheel weight and fmf fatty,...bike was mint
Actually I felt quite confident on the KX125, I could pretty much ring it out on the short track and it seemed to hook the corners really well. Mind you the KDX220 wasn't half bad either although it tended to creep off the corners a bit. So yeah based on that ride I'd be quite happy on a snappy 125

laserracer

6th January 2009, 15:12

So you have one in mind ?? or should i keep my eyes and ears open for ya ??

SpikedPunch

6th January 2009, 15:20

Ooh I've been wanting to go there for a while, might be the go for auckland anniversary weekend or waitangi day. :sunny:

oldskool

6th January 2009, 15:35

So you have one in mind ?? or should i keep my eyes and ears open for ya ??
I saw this today and was wondering about it.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=195755209
But don't know enough about the modern 2stroke or the pedigree of the modern suzy to really know for sure if it is a goodie model.

oldskool

6th January 2009, 15:38

Ooh I've been wanting to go there for a while, might be the go for auckland anniversary weekend or waitangi day. :sunny:
I'll let yah know how it goes. We just tested our new tent last night on the front lawn and it is huuge. Kids loved it and now can't wait to get up there.

westie

6th January 2009, 21:09

I saw this today and was wondering about it.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=195755209
But don't know enough about the modern 2stroke or the pedigree of the modern suzy to really know for sure if it is a goodie model.

That looks a good buy. I got my rm 125 1994 for the same price.
In fact .......<_<

oldskool

6th January 2009, 21:23

That looks a good buy. I got my rm 125 1994 for the same price.
In fact .......<_<
well we're both too late, it's sold...but if you wanna sell me yours cheap.. so's you can upgrade...

LittleJohn

6th January 2009, 21:35

That sucks, have to keep looking for another good deal. I do know where you can get an 08 KX125 for around the 5K mark, just had top end done.....

oldskool

6th January 2009, 21:38

That sucks, have to keep looking for another good deal. I do know where you can get an 08 KX125 for around the 5K mark, just had top end done.....
as much as I would really want one, that's just a way too much above my price range...well as set by the boss lady! I'ze just have to suck in the big one and practice a wee bit more patience.

LittleJohn

6th January 2009, 21:41

Always have that xr100 combined with the extra leg power to get up those hills

oldskool

6th January 2009, 21:47

Always have that xr100 combined with the extra leg power to get up those hills
Stuff that! once is enough, man that was a work out and a half! I must have worked up more sweat soaking me than the rain did. I've been spoilt riding the KX125 and now want it all! Besides I don't think my son appreciates Dad swiping his bike.

LittleJohn

6th January 2009, 21:50

westie

6th January 2009, 21:52

well we're both too late, it's sold...but if you wanna sell me yours cheap.. so's you can upgrade...

I'm just putting new clutch basket on tomorrow for $450 something . Wont get any more money for it, but someone else will have more fun.
Will be on tardme soon
Lol, and by the way it wasnt me who bought it.
Have fun at the farm. Ooo and ask about 'white gate' and the 'pine needles'

oldskool

6th January 2009, 21:55

Frosty is to busy at moment to get out for a ride. We are heading out tomorrow with kids for a quick one. The boss has something planned for Thursday so cannot go then as well. Will catch up when you get back from the farm, maybe I will have all our bikes going then (Sisters one is now in pieces fixing the leaking coolant) then I could have a look at your XR....
Hey you could look at it as a winter project! I've been wondering what to do about it, whether to fix it or part it out. I guess it could do as a back up bike or even when the kids get a bit bigger.

LittleJohn

6th January 2009, 22:00

Hey you could look at it as a winter project! I've been wondering what to do about it, whether to fix it or part it out. I guess it could do as a back up bike or even when the kids get a bit bigger.

Easier to sell when it is actually going...... But good back-up as well. Will soon be a vintage, then worth double price. Have fun at the farm, expect a full report when you get back.