King Country ADV ride? [Archive] - Page 2

Paladin

20th March 2009, 20:47

I got lost after 7 pages.

When are the Welly crew going up, Friday?
And coming back, sunday arvo or Monday?

And do they have any bunks spare?

Eddie I think there's still some debate about Sunday/Monday; some may come back monday and some Sunday; but yes we're headed up Friday for a gentle cruise!
We can have a good chat over it at Toppys lunchtime tomorrow (if we can concentrate that is! :laugh: ).

dino3310

20th March 2009, 21:10

Cheers, haven't stopped smiling since I got off it after the ride home on the motorway! Hmmm so much more power to get used to - yummy!

we know that feeling brother:Punk: welcome to the big banger club:2guns::laugh:

Paladin

20th March 2009, 21:13

we know that feeling brother:Punk: welcome to the big banger club:2guns::laugh:

Now stop it, you're just making my face hurt from smiling mate! :msn-wink:
(ok can you guess I'm kinda happy? Heehee - like a kid with a new toy!)

Cheers though! :niceone:

junkmanjoe

22nd March 2009, 16:19

KCR 5 WEEKS OUT......:jerry::jerry:

Paladin

22nd March 2009, 18:46

KCR 5 WEEKS OUT......:jerry::jerry:

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

So Joe, have you tallied up our potential total kms for the KCR yet?

:ride:

junkmanjoe

22nd March 2009, 19:38

have been going through the ride links, done by motoxnut.
looks like 2 days will be close to 700kms, give or take a km
then depend which way we go up,
and which way home.aprox 550kms / 7 hrs travel each way.
= aprox 1800 kms give or take a km.

this only aprox direct routes. not taking in for stops to rest my ass and to wait for you to refuel.

sweet.:msn-wink:

Paladin

22nd March 2009, 19:52

junkmanjoe

22nd March 2009, 19:57

any long distance travel is not worth starting my engine if its just under 2K.....

so are you ready for a ROAD TRIP my freind.

Paladin

22nd March 2009, 21:05

any long distance travel is not worth starting my engine if its just under 2K.....

so are you ready for a ROAD TRIP my freind.

Well now I have a DR I am!!!! Bring it on! :crazy:

K slider

23rd March 2009, 06:55

[QUOTE=Eddieb;1990479Most of us are traveling up Friday through river road and Matahiwi weather permitting and a few will be coming back monday via the forgotten highway.

Cheers Pete.]
]I got lost after 7 pages.

When are the Welly crew going up, Friday?
And coming back, sunday arvo or Monday?

And do they have any bunks spare?[

MXNUT

23rd March 2009, 09:29

For those who havent caught up with it already, the calendar listing ( HERE (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1923&day=2009-4-25&) ) has been updated with Google map routes for both days and due to popular opinion the Saturday start time has been moved forward 1 hour to 9.00 am so that we can arrive in Taumarunui before dark :done:

junkmanjoe

23rd March 2009, 15:01

oh spoil sport, was going to fit a spotlight on my bike...
for possom shoting....

MXNUT

23rd March 2009, 15:08

Oi spoil sport, was going to fit a spotlight on my bike...
for KLR shooting....

No Joe, we dont like them but were not allowed to shoot them :wacko:

junkmanjoe

23rd March 2009, 15:15

oh now thats nasty...:bleh:
but while your there, i just been looking a some pics of the 42 track, and it looks a little nasty,but nice.
have u riden it in the wet, and in your mind, is a set of E-07s going to get me through with minimal trouble..
if we strike a little rainy stuff.....

Phreaky Phil

23rd March 2009, 15:55

Unfortunately we wont be able to make it to this ride as we heading to Sth Island at Easter and will be travelling back up that weekend. Unless we come home early, but thats unlikely !!!!!

MIXONE

23rd March 2009, 16:02

No Joe, we dont like them but were not allowed to shoot them :wacko:

I thought that was just women?

MXNUT

23rd March 2009, 16:12

I thought that was just women?

Who said that were not allowed to shoot THEM

NordieBoy

23rd March 2009, 16:31

marks

23rd March 2009, 16:51

An E-07 on the rear will get you anywhere.
Just stick something MT21/D606/TKC80 style on the front.

true but braking on loose surfaces is vastly better with something meaty (E09, 606) on the back.

NordieBoy

23rd March 2009, 17:15

true but braking on loose surfaces is vastly better with something meaty (E09, 606) on the back.

Rear brakes?
Weirdo.

junkmanjoe

23rd March 2009, 17:18

slipy slidy is more fun....

well, was just wondering as the cost of new rear tire, is about the cost of fuel for the weekend,,,

Paladin

23rd March 2009, 17:38

slipy slidy is more fun....

well, was just wondering as the cost of new rear tire, is about the cost of fuel for the weekend,,,

Just priced up D606's for the DR today ready for the KCR - oh dear, added to cost of sump weld & bashplate, i'm getting poorer by the minute! And I haven't even priced sorting the luggage thang yet! :doh:

junkmanjoe

23rd March 2009, 18:13

whats cost of that tire.

Paladin

23rd March 2009, 18:15

whats cost of that tire.

$300(160+140) for the pair from Motorad.
Will be checking elsewhere/online for comparison though! :shifty:

junkmanjoe

23rd March 2009, 18:19

marks

23rd March 2009, 18:33

Rear brakes?
Weirdo.

if a dr could go as fast as a klr it would need a back brake too :2guns:

Paladin

23rd March 2009, 18:48

whats the rear size you looking at

i came very close to getting a ticket on your bike to day, as i forgot it was geared up, and i not relising im doing 70km, in a 50km zone....cop coming towards me flashes his light and tells me to slow down,,,,fk,fk,fk,fk
its always on some one elses bike, any way last time i saw ur bike was laying down in the doctors room.

130/90 rear & 90/90 front

http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tirecatalog_tire.asp?id=14

or poss one of these on front end:
http://www.nwa.co.nz/product_detail.php?P_ID=3260

Sheeet, glad you didn't get ticketed mate - also remember the stupid buggers have stuck the rego out of sight behind the reg plate on that thing - must remember to go get a holder and replacement tag - don't really wanna get pulled over for something silly! :msn-wink:

Hope you told the Doctor to be gentle with her! :doctor:

junkmanjoe

23rd March 2009, 18:51

i did hear a big crash sound, and a chap said naughty words,,,,

Paladin

23rd March 2009, 19:34

i did hear a big crash sound, and a chap said naughty words,,,,

:Oi:

I'm very attached to her already as she is, hope he's not adding any extra character to her already perfect form! :Pokey:

MXNUT

24th March 2009, 08:13

I just been looking a some pics of the 42 track, and it looks a little nasty,but nice.Have u riden it in the wet, and in your mind, is a set of E-07s going to get me through with minimal trouble.......

Hey Joe, i went through from the Owhango end on Sunday which is supposed to be the more difficult direction and had no worries at all.

My rear tyre is currently a 3/4 worn IRC GP110 which is a close pattern peice of crap like a Bridgestone Trailwing,so even in the wet you should have no problem with your E-07s.

Fishers track is actually more wet/boggy than the 42nd but is mostly downhill anyway and not steep,mainly second gear riding so you should be okay as long as you dont fill you fuel tank right up :Pokey: and add another 100 kgs weight to the bike. :lol:

Paladin

24th March 2009, 08:19

Hey Joe, i went through from the Owhango end on Sunday which is supposed to be the more difficult direction and had no worries at all.

My rear tyre is currently a 3/4 worn IRC GP110 which is a close pattern peice of crap like a Bridgestone Trailwing,so even in the wet you should have no problem with your E-07s.

Fishers track is actually more wet/boggy than the 42nd but is mostly downhill anyway and not steep,mainly second gear riding so you should be okay as long as you dont fill you fuel tank right up :Pokey: and add another 100 kgs weight to the bike. :lol:

So as I suspected, the Trailwings that came on my DR definitely have to go before the KCR! There's no chance I am going to be able to be a cheap git and leave them on is there - damn damn damn!!!! :weep::weep:

Aslan

24th March 2009, 15:57

An E-07 on the rear will get you anywhere.
Just stick something MT21/D606/TKC80 style on the front.

I'm on the NordieBoy plan with an E07 on the rear and an MT21 on the front - works for me.

D606 also a cool tyre (got 6,000KM out of the one I just removed) but I use my DR most days to get to work so the knobbly seemed like overkill.

cheers Aslan

junkmanjoe

24th March 2009, 16:05

Fishers track is actually more wet/boggy than the 42nd but is mostly downhill anyway and not steep,mainly second gear riding so you should be okay as long as you dont fill you fuel tank right up :Pokey: and add another 100 kgs weight to the bike. :lol:[/QUOTE]

well i have to say, that a little extra weight, has improved the bikes handling, when i took daves bike to the alloy shop, my feeling on it, it felt very loose,to control.
i guess i have ajusted to my bikes extra weight,
i put the most fuel in i had ever, last weekend, around the coast, with a nearly full tank, i was a bit worried about the lose metal to come, but it was fine, you could feel the weight on the open road, on the corners, but its ok.

cheers for the heads up on track conditions, im going to risk it, as a spare set of tires are not on the budget for now....

junkmanjoe

24th March 2009, 16:06

I'm on the NordieBoy plan with an E07 on the rear and an MT21 on the front - works for me.

D606 also a cool tyre (got 6,000KM out of the one I just removed) but I use my DR most days to get to work so the knobbly seemed like overkill.

cheers Aslan

hello my freind.

i guess we be evenly matched.

will try catch up with you sat arfo

.chris

24th March 2009, 16:21

Paladin

24th March 2009, 16:30

.....

well i have to say, that a little extra weight, has improved the bikes handling, when i took daves bike to the alloy shop, my feeling on it, it felt very loose,to control.

You would've hated how light and skittish the KLX was on gravel then matey! I always felt like there was no weight pushing down thru the front wheel even when standing up - it was like the darn thing was just skating over the top of the loose gravel all the time! I know it was probably just my amateur technique but still used to freak me out!

Paladin

24th March 2009, 16:33

I was thinking of getting some more knobbly tires for this ride, but after a few rides in the sand/gravel with the Sahara 3's I am pretty happy with them.

I will admit they are probably not going to be the best in the mud, but where is the fun in it being easy :msn-wink:

I'll swap you for my Trailwings if you want even more challenge in the mud if ya like! :msn-wink:

I'm certainly not leaving them on my bike - I'm too much of a wimp for THAT!

junkmanjoe

24th March 2009, 17:29

I was thinking of getting some more knobbly tires for this ride, but after a few rides in the sand/gravel with the Sahara 3's I am pretty happy with them.

I will admit they are probably not going to be the best in the mud, but where is the fun in it being easy :msn-wink:

oh well i guess we can slip and slide around at the back mate,,, should be fun...

i r looking forward to the trip..

Eddieb

26th March 2009, 09:18

I'm in, for the full 4 dayer.

Work is forcing all employees to take 3 days annual leave before the end of April to reduce the companies leave liability before the end of financial quarter Q2.

So the Friday and Monday around this are 2 of those days.

Paladin

26th March 2009, 09:37

dino3310

26th March 2009, 09:55

oh well i guess we can slip and slide around at the back mate,,, should be fun...

i r looking forward to the trip..

and i'll be the "tail end charlie" with camera ready and willing:msn-wink:

Paladin

26th March 2009, 10:03

and i'll be the "tail end charlie" with camera ready and willing:msn-wink:

Oh great, that means you'll be right behind me witnessing all my offs then! :crybaby:

.chris

26th March 2009, 10:27

Oh great, that means you'll be right behind me witnessing all my offs then! :crybaby:

You would not want us to miss any, would you? :whistle:

I have been trying to get as much riding under my belt on the new bike before this ride but so far between being busy with work and my bike being in the shop every couple of days, its not quite going to plan.
Had a bit of sand riding practice, but not much else, I really need to get into some dirt/mud, and clock up some km's in the gravel.
Which is hopefully happening this weekend, assuming I get my bike back before then.

dino3310

26th March 2009, 10:41

shit i havent ridin since the last raglan kawhia ride in Jan, i'll just have to rely on my god given talent to stay uprite:laugh:

Garry.W

26th March 2009, 12:17

I'm in, for the full 4 dayer.

Good :banana: There's quite a few of us from Wellington by the look of it.

KSlider is still keen on the Matawhiri Track on the way up. We should aim to leave Wellington reasonably early Friday morning.

How about we all meet Shell Mana around 8:00 am and head north from there?

Paladin

26th March 2009, 13:47

You would not want us to miss any, would you? :whistle:

Which is hopefully happening this weekend, assuming I get my bike back before then.

Oh I'm used to it being seen mate; between Mark, Jim, Eddie, Bart, Joe, Stephen all with cameras I just take it as a given my screw ups will all be captured for posterity - there's no escape from this crowd unless you do a 2 second recovery like Pampa did!!! :laugh:

Did I miss something? What's with your bike? Hope its ok!

.chris

26th March 2009, 14:20

Oh I'm used to it being seen mate; between Mark, Jim, Eddie, Bart, Joe, Stephen all with cameras I just take it as a given my screw ups will all be captured for posterity - there's no escape from this crowd unless you do a 2 second recovery like Pampa did!!! :laugh:

Did I miss something? What's with your bike? Hope its ok!

You could call it teething issues. I figured it was nothing major, but the bike has been in the shop for 3 days now, starting to get worried. At least they gave me a nice bike to ride while mine is in the shop :cool:

And a warranty on a melted head lamp.

Paladin

26th March 2009, 16:06

You could call it teething issues. I figured it was nothing major, but the bike has been in the shop for 3 days now, starting to get worried. At least they gave me a nice bike to ride while mine is in the shop :cool:

And a warranty on a melted head lamp.

Well fingers crossed its sorted SOON! As you say, under warranty so it'll get done! Have missed mine this week, but its all fixed and may have it back tomorrow morning!

junkmanjoe

26th March 2009, 18:05

yip i picked up daves bike form the alloy boat shop, today.
as usual, another top job done buy my mate Grant.

im a little pissed, as they almost did a better job on daves new skid plate than mine.....bastards......:msn-wink:

.chris

26th March 2009, 18:08

junkmanjoe

26th March 2009, 18:11

i thought i better take it there, so if he arses off in a river or monster muddy puddle it shouldnt sink.....

Paladin

26th March 2009, 18:14

dino3310

26th March 2009, 19:25

You could call it teething issues. I figured it was nothing major, but the bike has been in the shop for 3 days now, starting to get worried. At least they gave me a nice bike to ride while mine is in the shop :cool:

And a warranty on a melted head lamp.

mate give it up while it's still worth something and buy a DR.:eek:

.chris

26th March 2009, 19:29

mate give it up while it's still worth something and buy a DR.:eek:

Sounds like you are just jealous, when you see how much more orange it is than any DR EVER made you will understand. :laugh:

dino3310

26th March 2009, 19:38

thats because to much orange makes you think of the fruit which is closely related a LEMON :lol:

.chris

26th March 2009, 19:42

thats because to much orange makes you think of the fruit which is closely related a LEMON :lol:

Don't say that, its too new :no:

dino3310

26th March 2009, 19:54

Don't say that, its too new :no:

get a few klms on her to losen up that head and crank and with the regular services she'll be sweet, or you could get piece of mind by buying a DR.:2thumbsup

junkmanjoe

26th March 2009, 20:10

get a few klms on her to losen up that head and crank and with the regular services she'll be sweet, or you could get piece of mind by buying a DR.:2thumbsup

Give it to him big boy......
:headbang: DR,DR,DR :headbang:DR,DR,DR :headbang:

.chris

27th March 2009, 09:01

Give it to him big boy......
:headbang: DR,DR,DR :headbang:DR,DR,DR :headbang:

Man you guys sure have had you share of the cool-aide, or are you guys commission based? :lol:

marks

27th March 2009, 11:00

Good :banana: There's quite a few of us from Wellington by the look of it.

KSlider is still keen on the Matawhiri Track on the way up. We should aim to leave Wellington reasonably early Friday morning.

How about we all meet Shell Mana around 8:00 am and head north from there?

I could meet you all as you go past Paraparaumu say 8.30ish???

Is there a cunning plan for the Friday?

dino3310

27th March 2009, 12:02

Man you guys sure have had you share of the cool-aide, or are you guys commission based? :lol:

you'll understand us when you see how big our smiles are at the end of each and every ride:msn-wink:

.chris

27th March 2009, 13:29

you'll understand us when you see how big our smiles are at the end of each and every ride:msn-wink:

Yeah I get one of those too. :D
I even get it with this strange road orientated bike the shop gave me to ride. :ride:

Paladin

27th March 2009, 16:35

you'll understand us when you see how big our smiles are at the end of each and every ride:msn-wink:

That might be a bit harsh mate! Chris is riding a 690 Enduro - OF COURSE he gets a big smile on his face after every ride, his bike is shit hot - sheesh he aint riding a KLR for gods sake! :msn-wink:

NordieBoy

27th March 2009, 16:48

That might be a bit harsh mate! Chris is riding a 690 Enduro - OF COURSE he gets a big smile on his face after every ride, his bike is shit hot - sheesh he aint riding a KLR for gods sake! :msn-wink:

If it wasn't getting fixed...

Paladin

27th March 2009, 16:55

If it wasn't getting fixed...

:doh:

Well he was smiling before then at least!

junkmanjoe

27th March 2009, 18:11

Man you guys sure have had you share of the cool-aide, or are you guys commission based? :lol:

na mate i live on hairy lemon.....:wacko:

(You feel crap in the morning,
wake up to hairy lemon. :niceone:)

Paladin

27th March 2009, 18:15

na mate i live on hairy lemon.....:wacko:

(You feel crap in the morning,
wake up to hairy lemon. :niceone:)

I think Joe has been at the surprise package I left for him at his house! ;)

junkmanjoe

27th March 2009, 18:18

ist narly alw gron, chairs for the hinys cuzy....:shit:

Paladin

27th March 2009, 18:21

ist narly alw gron, chairs for the hinys cuzy....:shit:

WHAT? Already?!!!!!!

Geez, must be the weekend!

:apint::apint::apint::apint::apint::apint::apint:

You're VERY welcome bro'; the least I could do! :niceone:

marks

27th March 2009, 18:35

sheesh he aint riding a KLR for gods sake! :msn-wink:

fooker :bash:

Paladin

27th March 2009, 18:40

fooker :bash:

(was only kiddin, honest guv! :innocent: )

junkmanjoe

27th March 2009, 18:42

ooohh man marks going to bust a can off woop ass on you little boy.....:angry2::angry2:

Paladin

27th March 2009, 18:47

ooohh man marks going to bust a can off woop ass on you little boy.....:angry2::angry2:

He knows I'm only kidding mate - go back to your amber nectar, ya stirrer!!! :Oi:

dino3310

27th March 2009, 20:08

He knows I'm only kidding mate

ooooooh he gona get ya:buggerd:

Paladin

27th March 2009, 20:23

ooooooh he gona get ya:buggerd:

Yeah this Sunday on Odlins Road!!!!! :crybaby:

Its a sly plan to get my DR lookin like Woodman's KLR to even the score up I think!

junkmanjoe

29th March 2009, 21:03

that black KLR put a curse on you, cauz, you did a wicked ass off.
the ole flipy the DR, good stuff mate...

Paladin

29th March 2009, 21:44

that black KLR put a curse on you, cauz, you did a wicked ass off.
the ole flipy the DR, good stuff mate...

It was a classic aye! :msn-wink:

That looks like fun

30th March 2009, 17:43

Evening all, after some small deliberation I have decided to join this happy throng on what looks to be an outstanding aventure. Have rung the fine lady at the campsite and she informs me that heaps of tent sites are avaliable but also that some of the cabins still have spare beds. If anyone has a spare bed and is willing to share could you drop me a line please ta ever so :done:

junkmanjoe

30th March 2009, 19:43

hi wellcome to the carnage...
is that at taumarunui motor camp.

or otorohanga motor camp.

junkmanjoe

30th March 2009, 19:48

to all welly riders heading north on the friday.

have all remembered that daylight savings ends this weekend.

so it will get darker sooner,,,
im thinking are we in for a very early start on the friday to acomadate for lack off evening sunshine.....

reofix

30th March 2009, 19:50

booked into a motel ... snoring and tents sounds like purgatory... still undecided on 42 ... see on the weather ... and grabbing a set of knobs is now $650 (i hope the cockies are enjoying the dollar!!! I'm NOT!!)

Dont Know

30th March 2009, 19:59

Are there any Auckland riders going to the King Country ADV ride want to meet and ride down together. I had planned to go early Saturday morning. What are your plans?

.chris

30th March 2009, 20:10

Are there any Auckland riders going to the King Country ADV ride want to meet and ride down together. I had planned to go early Saturday morning. What are your plans?

I am coming down from Auck, but heading down to just outside Hamiltron on the friday (afternoon/evening), so its only a quick trip on saturday AM. I figure its going to be a big enough ride without getting up early enough to ride from Auck.

reofix

30th March 2009, 20:18

chris.... set the time and place out of ham on saturday... i know the back way:yeah:

.chris

30th March 2009, 21:24

chris.... set the time and place out of ham on saturday... i know the back way:yeah:

:done: , sounds like a plan.
I am staying about here(ish)
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=Crawford+Rd,+Waikato+3288&sll=-41.244772,172.617188&sspn=44.475865,98.613281&ie=UTF8&cd=4&geocode=FYKOwP0dhq1wCg&split=0&ll=-37.718998,175.138378&spn=0.092064,0.192604&t=h&z=13
It's Crawford Road, just off Horotiu Rd.

As for the time, google maps says it will take me about 58mins to cover the 65km to Otorohanga, so I was planning to leave about 7:30am, but you are the local, what time do we need to leave to make it to Otorohanga by about 8:30am?

Eddieb

31st March 2009, 07:59

It sounds like there is some sort of bike rally on that weekend just out on Whangamomona

Bike Rally (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=95211)

Paladin

31st March 2009, 08:03

It sounds like there is some sort of bike rally on that weekend just out on Whangamomona

Bike Rally (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=95211)

Could make life interesting! :devil2:

MXNUT

31st March 2009, 09:21

:done: , sounds like a plan.
I am staying about here(ish)
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=Crawford+Rd,+Waikato+3288&sll=-41.244772,172.617188&sspn=44.475865,98.613281&ie=UTF8&cd=4&geocode=FYKOwP0dhq1wCg&split=0&ll=-37.718998,175.138378&spn=0.092064,0.192604&t=h&z=13
It's Crawford Road, just off Horotiu Rd.

As for the time, google maps says it will take me about 58mins to cover the 65km to Otorohanga, so I was planning to leave about 7:30am, but you are the local, what time do we need to leave to make it to Otorohanga by about 8:30am?

Hi Chris, you will be going straight past my place on SH39 Kakaramea Rd so could meet you and Neil on the way. It will take you about 45 minutes from where you are staying.

MXNUT

31st March 2009, 09:23

It sounds like there is some sort of bike rally on that weekend just out on Whangamomona

Bike Rally (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=95211)

We are not heading that far south into the Naki so its unlikely that we will meet up with any of them :blank:

.chris

31st March 2009, 09:32

Hi Chris, you will be going straight past my place on SH39 Kakaramea Rd so could meet you and Neil on the way. It will take you about 45 minutes from where you are staying.

Sounds good, was planning a back roads trip as much as possible, was thinking of having some fun on the friday and finding a backroads way down from Auck

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=auckland&daddr=Paerata+Rd+to:Highway+22+to:-37.695774,174.991608+to:Crawford+Rd,+3288&hl=en&geocode=%3BFTzVyP0d6LlsCg%3BFWoTxv0d5gpuCg%3B%3B&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=3&sz=11&via=1,2,3&sll=-37.619127,175.069885&sspn=0.368752,0.770416&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.591383,175.128937&spn=0.737777,1.540833&t=h&z=10

Something like this.

MXNUT

31st March 2009, 09:54

Sounds good, was planning a back roads trip as much as possible, was thinking of having some fun on the friday and finding a backroads way down from Auck

If you have a bit more time this route is much more fun and mostly gravel.
done it a few times and it takes 2 1/2 hours from port waikato at reasonable pace.

HERE (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=auckland&daddr=Paerata+Rd+to:Tuakau+Bridge+Port+Waikato+Rd+ to:Port+Waikato+Waikaretu+Rd+to:Waikaretu+Valley+R d+to:Te+Akau+Coast+Rd+to:-37.676484,174.85857+to:Crawford+Rd,+3288&geocode=%3BFTzVyP0d6LlsCg%3BFQ7xxv0dAGBtCg%3BFcY2x P0d2KNqCg%3BFS8xw_0dk-FrCg%3BFTomwv0dKUdrCg%3B%3B&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=6&sz=13&via=1,2,3,4,5,6&sll=-37.660722,174.85651&sspn=0.058163,0.175095&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.638976,175.053062&spn=0.11636,0.350189&z=12)

.chris

31st March 2009, 10:51

If you have a bit more time this route is much more fun and mostly gravel.
done it a few times and it takes 2 1/2 hours from port waikato at reasonable pace.

HERE (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=auckland&daddr=Paerata+Rd+to:Tuakau+Bridge+Port+Waikato+Rd+ to:Port+Waikato+Waikaretu+Rd+to:Waikaretu+Valley+R d+to:Te+Akau+Coast+Rd+to:-37.676484,174.85857+to:Crawford+Rd,+3288&geocode=%3BFTzVyP0d6LlsCg%3BFQ7xxv0dAGBtCg%3BFcY2x P0d2KNqCg%3BFS8xw_0dk-FrCg%3BFTomwv0dKUdrCg%3B%3B&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=6&sz=13&via=1,2,3,4,5,6&sll=-37.660722,174.85651&sspn=0.058163,0.175095&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.638976,175.053062&spn=0.11636,0.350189&z=12)

That looks wicked, might even do a trial run on this one sometime before the ride, as I need to clock up some km's in the gravel.

Thanks for the link, route.

dino3310

31st March 2009, 19:22

i might hook up with ya at te kowhai on sat morn Chris i'm only 5-10mins away. ya cant go wrong with those port to rags rides, lots of different gravel roads and some awesome views:niceone:

Waihou Thumper

31st March 2009, 20:06

i might hook up with ya at te kowhai on sat morn Chris i'm only 5-10mins away. ya cant go wrong with those port to rags rides, lots of different gravel roads and some awesome views:niceone:

Should be coming from Te Aroha across the Plains...

reofix

31st March 2009, 20:09

how about 7.45 at the gas station at Whatawhata

.chris

31st March 2009, 20:27

how about 7.45 at the gas station at Whatawhata

Sounds good, so leaving Crawford road about 7:30am
meet dino3310 at Te Kowhai at 7:35am
meet reofix in Whatawhata at 7:45am
MOTOXNUT want to meet us at Whatawhata?

Anyone else want to join the train?

MXNUT

1st April 2009, 11:25

MOTOXNUT want to meet us at Whatawhata

yup yup yup yup

dino3310

1st April 2009, 13:35

Sounds good, so leaving Crawford road about 7:30am
meet dino3310 at Te Kowhai at 7:35am
meet reofix in Whatawhata at 7:45am
MOTOXNUT want to meet us at Whatawhata?

Anyone else want to join the train?

sounds like NZKTM gonna be there.
pies for brekky at whatas :niceone:

Paladin

1st April 2009, 14:46

sounds like NZKTM gonna be there.
pies for brekky at whatas :niceone:

Pies for brekky? How very Kiwi LOL!

I can see I need to work on my conversion to all things kiwi still heehee!

:wacko:

dino3310

1st April 2009, 17:48

Pies for brekky? How very Kiwi LOL!

I can see I need to work on my conversion to all things kiwi still heehee!

:wacko:

just remember to respond correctly to the kiwi saying "your round cuz":lol:

Paladin

1st April 2009, 18:17

just remember to respond correctly to the kiwi saying "your round cuz":lol:

I thought that was an insult about waistlines in kiwi speak!

:msn-wink:

So, "stick it up ya jaksi, @rsehole" wouldn't work then!

:Pokey:

junkmanjoe

1st April 2009, 20:09

sounds like NZKTM gonna be there.
pies for brekky at whatas :niceone:

thought you fullas would have had
bangers and mash, with a couple chickens sunny side up.
pass the tomato sauce bro.....:yes:

dino3310

1st April 2009, 20:18

thought you fullas would have had
bangers and mash, with a couple chickens sunny side up.
pass the tomato sauce bro.....:yes:

the G.A.S dont serve bangers:oi-grr:.

junkmanjoe

1st April 2009, 20:27

well thats a bugger then...

Dont Know

1st April 2009, 20:51

I'll meet you at Whatawhata, coming from Auckland on saturday morning.

junkmanjoe

2nd April 2009, 18:53

if there are anyone with cabins in otorohanga
with spare beds, let us know, i know of one rider looking for a place to lay there head, friday night.

Eddieb

2nd April 2009, 20:20

if there are anyone with cabins in otorohanga
with spare beds, let us know, i know of one rider looking for a place to lay there head, friday night.

Me too. I've only got a bed for saturday night so far so need one for friday.

Does anyone know whats happening sunday night/monday?

junkmanjoe

2nd April 2009, 20:25

i will have a chat with marks over capo, this sunday,see what i can sort out, as i would ilke to eather book our cabin at taumarunui for a second night, or need to sort a bed out some where.

Dont Know

3rd April 2009, 14:58

I had a room booked for two people going to this ride, unfortunatly GLG has pulled out, so just me in the room.
I just called Dean at the Holiday Park he says that he 2 spare beds in the room (turns out there is a double bed and two bunks in the room) I'm not sharing beds.
Give Dean a call direct and book a bed 0800 473 281

.chris

3rd April 2009, 15:02

Did we make any progress on having a driver pickup some of our gear in Otorohanga and delivery it to Taumarunui ?

dino3310

3rd April 2009, 19:15

Did we make any progress on having a driver pickup some of our gear in Otorohanga and delivery it to Taumarunui ?

No. Harden up

junkmanjoe

3rd April 2009, 19:24

may be Katooms cant handle carrying there bags all day long.....:2thumbsup
my DR's going in the shop next week to add a little more metal to it.

dino3310

3rd April 2009, 19:25

sorry forgot to add :bleh:

dino3310

3rd April 2009, 19:27

may be Katooms cant handle carrying there bags all day long.....:2thumbsup
my DR's going in the shop next week to add a little more metal to it.

luggage racks maybe?

Paladin

3rd April 2009, 19:36

luggage racks maybe?

Don't encourage him! :whistle:

At the rate Joe's going, he'll be adding a trailer to the DR soon (with a pop up Heiney fridge in it :lol:)!

:pinch:

junkmanjoe

3rd April 2009, 20:01

luggage racks maybe?

yea mate hiny racks on the back.

im running out of bike to hang stuff on.:shit:

hmm maybe a side car........NOT...!!!!!

dino3310

3rd April 2009, 20:22

hard luggage, gear(or fish bin) on one side ice box and piss on the other.:yes:

junkmanjoe

3rd April 2009, 21:32

i guess i could add couple rod holders on the back....

Paladin

3rd April 2009, 22:14

i guess i could add couple rod holders on the back....

How about a couple of mortar launchers to blast cagers off the road with!

:laugh:

.chris

3rd April 2009, 22:38

No. Harden up

Harsh, but fair

may be Katooms cant handle carrying there bags all day long.....

Any chance for a DR dig eh. :sick:

junkmanjoe

4th April 2009, 06:42

hard luggage, gear(or fish bin) on one side ice box and piss on the other.:yes:

Eddieb has got the cartage sorted, we can fit a doz and half, stubbies, in one of his hard saddle bags,, oh and a couple rum and coke bottles as well.......:2thumbsup
so if you fell tursty.... follow the mighty derset bemer...

tri boy

4th April 2009, 09:37

just been checking out Mark's route using his Google maps.
Man, that is quite a big Sat in store for you lot. All trail bike riders need to remember to liberally douse each others butt in Monkey Butt powder.
By Sunday arvo you'll be glowing so well that Carver and Sidewinder will notice you from Hamilton.
Awesome route guys, enjoy.
(the ride has grown a bit big, numbers wise for this girly girl, so I will humbly take a pass)

junkmanjoe

4th April 2009, 11:30

i feel you should tag along for the sat rides, or just a couple roads or sumting like that.
be great to meet you and not all of us a speeders,
paladin will be at the back door, and i usely hang with him, make sure hes still coming...

so come along mate... :niceone:

dino3310

4th April 2009, 21:32

junkmanjoe

6th April 2009, 07:15

has there been anymore word on the extra side track to do or may be done on way north, of wanganui
like to know whats happening as we only 3 weeks out.

MXNUT

6th April 2009, 08:50

.......(the ride has grown a bit big, numbers wise for this girly girl, so I will humbly take a pass)

Shame you cant tag along for at least part of the way, be good to catch up again :soon:

come on bro, we can cut a nana track latter in the day so we can get into the bourbon a bit earlier:msn-wink:

What he said !!! :innocent:

has there been anymore word on the extra side track to do or may be done on way north, of wanganui
like to know whats happening as we only 3 weeks out.

This one is in KSLIDERS hands as he has the contacts for the farmer.

tri boy

6th April 2009, 08:59

Might see if I can catch up some where along the way.:msn-wink:
I've fitted the Pirelli Scorpians to the bike, which I'm enjoying on the seal, and the occasional hard pack gravel, but Hauturu rd etc will have me washing out, and wallowing like a sow on fermented apples. The front 19" isn't much fun on street tyres:no:
(this just means I need to get a true adv bike. One I can beat up, and not worry about shiny chrome, and pretty paint work).

Crisis management

6th April 2009, 09:06

Be good to see you, fellow unemployed individual, we could exchange dole stories....

Not unusually, it looks like I will be doing a one dayer of this ride as sunday has got itself filled up with things I can't weasel out of, so if you fancy a really early blast down the west coast you'll find me somewhere near Port Waikato at dawn.

tri boy

6th April 2009, 09:13

That's a possibilty;)
Might meet you at the shop at the end of 22.
Havn't checked my Dole diary for that w/end yet. might be at the park drinking cheap wine, and chatting up a sexy lamp post while I pee my pants.:drinknsin
Will get back to ya.;)

junkmanjoe

6th April 2009, 17:24

i would put a dollar in your hat just to see ya pee ya pants.
maybe 2 dollars so ya can buy a can of peach slices for ya dinner... i got a few old news papers if you like them.:mellow:

tri boy

6th April 2009, 17:35

I'd spend the two dollars on meths, and trade the paper for a couple of slices of bread to sieve the meths through. (i think i've missed my true calling in life)

junkmanjoe

6th April 2009, 17:58

i feel we have come from the same park bench.
share a discarded ciggy mate...............

Paladin

6th April 2009, 18:31

i feel we have come from the same park bench.
share a discarded ciggy mate...............

All you need is a semen stained raincoat to finish off the look and you're there mate!

:devil2:

K slider

6th April 2009, 21:37

Anyone intending doing the Matahiwi track please PM me so we can coordinate meeting places.
Garry W suggested that we meet at Shell Mana early e.g. 8-8.30 to be confirmed later.

The farm manager wants us to travel from the Paraparas and come out onto the river road; there will be directors of the trust doing a tour of the property that morning so good rider behaviour will be essential.
I will have to sign a document absolving the land owners of any responsibility of injury acquired whist on the property.

We need to be on the track before 11am.

For the guys that havnt been on the river road You will get to ride the best part.

Cheers Pete.:woohoo:

dino3310

7th April 2009, 15:50

All you need is a semen stained raincoat to finish off the look and you're there mate!

:devil2:

just lend him yours :lol:

MXNUT

7th April 2009, 16:20

Paladin

7th April 2009, 16:37

just lend him yours :lol:

Busted AGAIN!!!!

(damn I need to keep a lower profile on here!)

:laugh:

BTW, its at the dry cleaners so he can't borrow it! :2guns:

K slider

7th April 2009, 20:47

PM sent :banana::banana: not long now.
5 people are coming so far he is limiting us to 10 he tells me tonight.

nooles

8th April 2009, 20:06

Gidday guys, I've been told to take A/L and was wondering if I could tag along on the KC ride.
I've got thursday to monday off but am wondering which bike to take, the DR or the BMW.

Eddieb

8th April 2009, 20:10

Gidday guys, I've been told to take A/L and was wondering if I could tag along on the KC ride.
I've got thursday to monday off but am wondering which bike to take, the DR or the BMW.

The more the merrier.

Which ever bike suits you, it should be doable on either and I've done the Sunday tracks on my R80G/S with no issues. I'm taking my R100GS PD this time so you wouldn't be the only big bike there on the GS, not that a DR BIG is small either.

junkmanjoe

8th April 2009, 20:10

welcome along.
i guess it weather depent.. bigger bmw, may be a hand full if weather turns against us, specialy in the 42, and fishers tracks.

and the more DR,s on track the better...:clap:

JMJ

nooles

8th April 2009, 20:13

The DR it is then, I hope you guys dont mind loud its abit noisey!!!

Aslan

8th April 2009, 20:13

hi - I have a similar choice of machine to you - IMO the answer to your Q depends on your confidence on the 1150 including the tyres she is shod with - me I'm a cautious old fart who at this stage is favouring the lighter DR for the off road sections - Fisher's Track and 42nd Traverse to name two.

When tackling off road on my 1150 I like the confidence a sharp set to TKC80's give me.

It comes down to what you're most comfortable on - the 1150 will be fine on the gravel. Best wishes Aslan :scooter:

nooles

8th April 2009, 20:17

Yeah the 1150 is sweet in the gravel lots of fun but I'm only a little guy 1m 78cm and 83kg's I have to tip toe

junkmanjoe

8th April 2009, 20:20

Aslan how was your weekend away...:2thumbsup

Aslan

8th April 2009, 21:05

Aslan how was your weekend away...:2thumbsup

Hi Joe - a blast - huge grin factor - did the Turakina Valley going North and the Whanganui National Park (River Road) coming South with a nosey into the first 7km of the Matahiwi Track from Matahiwi. Looks good.

Catch you soon - hope you have a great Easter - cheers Aslan :scooter:

dino3310

8th April 2009, 23:16

The DR it is then, I hope you guys dont mind loud its abit noisey!!!

coooool :woohoo: you can show me how to handle the BIG,
and when i get lost i can follow the sound of that loud roar

marks

9th April 2009, 08:24

5 people are coming so far he is limiting us to 10 he tells me tonight.

I presume we'll get to the start of the track about 11-12?
Any rough ideas how long the track will take us?

looking forward to this - anything with the word 'track' in it has to be good :yes:

MXNUT

9th April 2009, 09:27

I presume we'll get to the start of the track about 11-12?
Any rough ideas how long the track will take us?

looking forward to this - anything with the word 'track' in it has to be good :yes:

Hi Marks, Pete has said that the landowner wants us to start on the track no later than 11.00 am.

So i am planning to meet you all at the start on the Parapara`s at 10.45.

Google earth says the track is 21 kms long so depending on the condition of it i would guess around 1 hour to complete.

young1

9th April 2009, 10:51

Hi Joe - a blast - huge grin factor - did the Turakina Valley going North and the Whanganui National Park (River Road) coming South with a nosey into the first 7km of the Matahiwi Track from Matahiwi. Looks good.

Catch you soon - hope you have a great Easter - cheers Aslan :scooter:

I thought it was you that flashed past me heading South on Sunday, around lunchtime you were heading south towards Bulls?

K slider

9th April 2009, 11:54

[QUOTE=young1;2019929]I thought it was you that flashed past me heading South on Sunday, around lunchtime you were heading south towards Bulls

K slider

9th April 2009, 12:03

I thought it was you that flashed past me heading South on Sunday, around lunchtime you were heading south towards Bulls?Hi Aslan was the gate open on the river side.
Chers Pete.

Aslan

9th April 2009, 13:08

Hi Aslan was the gate open on the river side.
Chers Pete.

Pete - yes the gate was open from the settlement (Matahiwi) - I rode up to the first summit - disused farm house approx 7km in - very dry on sunday past - much papa - different story when wet methinks :niceone:

thanks for organising access

Aslan

9th April 2009, 13:11

I thought it was you that flashed past me heading South on Sunday, around lunchtime you were heading south towards Bulls?

yip prolly me Mike - altho you flatter me to suggest I flashed past - I'd come down the River Road and by passed Whanganui by coming through Fordell - some nice gravel in there :banana:

K slider

10th April 2009, 18:20

The following people have asked to be put on the list for the diversion of the Matahiwi track, some people will want to meet up along the way, if those people contact me during the week prior we can try and estimate travel times and probable fuel and food stops.
I will post a time table Monday 20 th.:cool:Welly Riders meet Shell Kapi Mana 8am

Peter B
GarryW
Mark S
BMWRSNUT
MOTOXNUT
Andymac
Aslan
Eddieb
Junkman
Paladin

marks

10th April 2009, 18:34

The following people have asked to be put on the list for the diversion of the Matahiwi track, some people will want to meet up along the way, if those people contact me during the week prior we can try and estimate travel times and probable fuel and food stops.
I will post a time table Monday 20 th.:cool:

I was thinking of leaving quite early (7.30?) so I could go via Whangaehu Valley Rd and Fields Track - anyone else interested?

K slider

10th April 2009, 18:50

You must have a tough bum mark, its a long way to Otorahanga.

marks

11th April 2009, 10:22

You must have a tough bum mark, its a long way to Otorahanga.

I'm considering heading to Wanganui after the track and doing some exploring (for some bizarre reason I want to go to Taunoka and I want to ride Kiwi Rd etc again) and heading up HW43 to join up with everyone for Sunday morning as I'm really keen to do Fishers and the 42nd.

Box'a'bits

11th April 2009, 10:45

I'm considering heading to Wanganui after the track and doing some exploring (for some bizarre reason I want to go to Taunoka and I want to ride Kiwi Rd etc again) and heading up HW43 to join up with everyone for Sunday morning as I'm really keen to do Fishers and the 42nd.

So when are you going away? Saturday? <_<

The rest of us were going Friday morning to do the Matahiwi Track, get to Otorohanga for Friday night, then Saturday Pirohinga etc, then Sunday Fishers Track & 42nd Traverse.

marks

11th April 2009, 12:48

So when are you going away? Saturday? <_<

The rest of us were going Friday morning to do the Matahiwi Track, get to Otorohanga for Friday night, then Saturday Pirohinga etc, then Sunday Fishers Track & 42nd Traverse.

I'll be doing the Matahiwi Track with you guys on Friday and then probably heading off towards Wanganui. Planning on spending Fri night at Hawera or Stratford which then gives me all of Saturday to dick around in the Whanamomona area before catching up with you lot o Sat night or Sun morning

nooles

11th April 2009, 12:57

coooool :woohoo: you can show me how to handle the BIG,
and when i get lost i can follow the sound of that loud roar

Gidday, yeah it will be good to see 2 Bigs together. What sort of tyres are you running on yours at the mo I've got a Pirelli MT60 140/80/17 and a dunlop trailmax on the front. Just put a new fuel filter, air filter and oil/filter in the old girl she should purr now or should I say thump thump like a bitch.:laugh:

andy mac

11th April 2009, 13:13

I was thinking of leaving quite early (7.30?) so I could go via Whangaehu Valley Rd and Fields Track - anyone else interested?

Mark i'm keen for this warm-up before the Matahiwi track.

andy mac

11th April 2009, 13:29

Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddieb
How many of those could we squeeze in Monday before heading home Mark? Kiwi Road and Moki track look very interesting.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Marks
When do you want to get home? (if I'm home by 10pm I'll be happy)

I really really want to do the Whangamomona Rd track but yes Moki Rd has certainly got my attention.

If I have a poke around the area on Saturday we could do the best bits on the way back on Monday

Where are we planning to stay on Sunday night?
1 Plenty of cabins available at Taumarunui motor camp $25pp - which means we won't have to carry our gear on Sunday.
2 Whangamomona Pub $65pp + bar menu. Means more time exploring southwards on Monday.

Aslan what is your recommendation since you rode the TTTT last year?

marks

11th April 2009, 14:19

Where are we planning to stay on Sunday night?
1 Plenty of cabins available at Taumarunui motor camp $25pp - which means we won't have to carry our gear on Sunday.
2 Whangamomona Pub $65pp + bar menu. Means more time exploring southwards on Monday.

are you still going to be using those racing slicks you mistakenly call adventure tires? - could be lots of slick clay/mud on these detours :wari:

Taumarunui motor camp most probably makes the best sense - but I'm easy

dino3310

11th April 2009, 16:32

Gidday, yeah it will be good to see 2 Bigs together. What sort of tyres are you running on yours at the mo I've got a Pirelli MT60 140/80/17 and a dunlop trailmax on the front. Just put a new fuel filter, air filter and oil/filter in the old girl she should purr now or should I say thump thump like a bitch.:laugh:

:laugh: E-09 on the rear(farkin primo) and a dumb arse trail wing on the front.
looking at either tkc M21 or e-09 when i get some $$$$, i'm not to worried at the moment cause the speed i travel:shutup: dosent push the traction issue:no:

nooles

11th April 2009, 18:43

I'll be doing the Matahiwi Track with you guys on Friday and then probably heading off towards Wanganui. Planning on spending Fri night at Hawera or Stratford which then gives me all of Saturday to dick around in the Whanamomona area before catching up with you lot o Sat night or Sun morning

I'm doing the Whanga RD tomorrow so I'll let you know what condition it is in, we have had some pretty big rain here in the Naki over the last couple of days and a lot of snow has dropped on the hill:cold:

marks

11th April 2009, 20:14

I'm doing the Whanga RD tomorrow so I'll let you know what condition it is in, we have had some pretty big rain here in the Naki over the last couple of days and a lot of snow has dropped on the hill:cold:

that would be great - don't forget your camera :yes:

junkmanjoe

11th April 2009, 20:21

ok ive booked my cabin for a second night at taumarunui

so im staying there on sunday night.

nooles

12th April 2009, 16:15

that would be great - don't forget your camera :yes:

The Whanga RD was pretty dry in places only a few little bogs that may cause an issue. Being easter weekend a few big 4wd were going thru which made some of the ruts a little deep, that clay and papa sure is some slippery stuff:eek5:

dino3310

12th April 2009, 17:06

looks like fun:yes:

nooles

12th April 2009, 17:20

looks like fun:yes:

Yep the Whanga rd is alot of fun on the 4 wheelers big mud bogs off the track etc, except this time I drowned the poor girl.:angry:

junkmanjoe

12th April 2009, 18:19

not another motercycle motor death today

nooles

12th April 2009, 18:24

not another motercycle motor death today

the old 400 is still running but looks like a 2 stroke out the back and the oil looks like milky white whipped cream:Oops:

K slider

12th April 2009, 20:48

The Whanga RD was pretty dry in places only a few little bogs that may cause an issue. Being easter weekend a few big 4wd were going thru which made some of the ruts a little deep, that clay and papa sure is some slippery stuff:eek5:Where is this road? it doesnt look like the road from Whangamonona to Taumaranui.

nooles

12th April 2009, 22:12

Where is this road? it doesnt look like the road from Whangamonona to Taumaranui.

Its the RD between the Whanga pub and Aotuhia(bridge to somewhere)

marks

12th April 2009, 22:17

Its the RD between the Whanga pub and Aotuhia(bridge to somewhere)

thanks for the photos - really looking forward to having a go at this track.

did you drown your bike on the main track?

Do you know - does Okara Rd join up to Tahunaroa Rd (which goes to the bridge from somewhere)

cheers

Mark

nooles

12th April 2009, 22:34

thanks for the photos - really looking forward to having a go at this track.

did you drown your bike on the main track?

Do you know - does Okara Rd join up to Tahunaroa Rd (which goes to the bridge from somewhere)

cheers

Mark

Yeah yep thats what we call the loop track, its a farm track that loops all the way back and comes out by Marco school, would have done it today but wasn't sure if there was enough oil in the water to get around. Have done it quite a few times its a really good track on that side as its on the station and not DOC , there are whale fossils in one of the creeks and you climb up onto the top of a ridge and can see for quite a way.

Crisis management

13th April 2009, 08:47

Right, I'm well and truly out of this ride (yet again) as I have coastguard duties on saturday now as well as family stuff on sunday. Bugger. :angry2:

I hope it rains and you're all miserable.

Iain

junkmanjoe

13th April 2009, 10:00

if my bike is not fixed in time, i might be walking up there.

marks

13th April 2009, 10:12

if my bike is not fixed in time, i might be walking up there.

I know where you can get a low km DR motor from - its had a bit of welding done to the sump and has been inverted a few times but should be ok - I think the guys got a good black tank to sell and the seats ok but everything else is totally ferked. Whatever you do don't buy the white helmet he's trying to sell

junkmanjoe

13th April 2009, 10:52

well was hopeing for an offer on a DR 750 motor from up north for the weekend.....:yes:

junkmanjoe

13th April 2009, 10:54

Hey Marks was The Whanga RD, is that on our to do list,
looks like slippy fun in there.

marks

13th April 2009, 10:55

Hey Marks was The Whanga RD, is that on our to do list,
looks like slippy fun in there.

:yes::yes::yes::yes:.............................. ....

junkmanjoe

13th April 2009, 10:57

sorry we didnt get to sort final details at the sunday ride, cauz some one didnt make it......:rolleyes:

dino3310

13th April 2009, 13:58

well was hopeing for an offer on a DR 750 motor from up north for the weekend.....:yes:

i know of one not been used that weekend its at the top of the south Is:Oops:

junkmanjoe

13th April 2009, 19:21

now theres an idea....

K slider

14th April 2009, 20:44

I Know where there is an 02 dr in great nik and low Kmsfor $5500.

junkmanjoe

14th April 2009, 20:52

do they allow 4 day test rides, with no option to buy...:yes:

K slider

15th April 2009, 21:25

Has anyone got a GPS

Aslan

15th April 2009, 21:56

IS anyone A gps
KSlider - Eddie should be along shortly :clap:

junkmanjoe

16th April 2009, 20:48

hi chaps.

which riders are planing to ride home sunday arfo.
and whos looking to stay another night.

im planing to stay sunday night at taumarunui motor camp.
and travel home monday doing a few extras on the way.

Box'a'bits

16th April 2009, 20:51

I've just booked Sunday night at Taumaranui. Andy Mac is staying in with me.

Cheers

Steve

Aslan

16th April 2009, 20:55

at the risk of being 'Nigel no mates' - I'm planning on riding home Sunday PM - hoping to head off from the Central Plateau no later than about 3pm :2thumbsup

Box'a'bits

16th April 2009, 20:56

Did you see Dave's earlier comments - he's heading back Sunday as well.

marks

16th April 2009, 20:58

im planing to stay sunday night at taumarunui motor camp.and travel home monday doing a few extras on the way.

I'll be wandering back on Monday

junkmanjoe

16th April 2009, 21:09

looks like im going to have two spare beds. on sunday night.

junkmanjoe

16th April 2009, 21:11

Eddieb whats ur plans for sunday night.

Paladin

16th April 2009, 21:14

Guys, if me and DR are fit for the weekend, I can def only do 3 days, gotta be back in Welly Sunday nite as ex has fooked all arrangements and pissed off to OZ for 9 days, so I HAVE to be here to relieve mother of kids and take them to school & playcentre Monday mornin! :crybaby:
Soz I cant do Monday return ride!

Who's definitely returning Welly way on Sunday afternoon?

Aslan

16th April 2009, 21:18

young1

16th April 2009, 21:24

I am still trying to sort things out to hopefully meet up with you all at Awakino on Saturday. Still accomodation to be had in Taumarunui?

Paladin

16th April 2009, 21:25

me Dave :2thumbsup

Yeah I saw & responded on other thread heehee!

Will be great mate!

I'm pretty sure I will be going now I know there's no obvious spinal area fractures so just tissue trauma to heal enough to ride. Mostly the muscular stuff is now feelin pretty good BUT those 2 points on my back in the centre are now likely ligament type damage so touch & go for whether they will be healed or not BUT I guess prob ok to ride but will need to be very careful on the ride if still a bit sore/weak in those 2 areas. I'll keep everything crossed. Also got phone call with doc tomorrow to follow up post x-rays so will see if he can get me in for some physio on ACC sharpish maybe????

:2thumbsup

Aslan

16th April 2009, 21:32

sounds positive Dave - heal well - you up to swimming for therapy for the back or not? Cheers S

Paladin

16th April 2009, 21:53

sounds positive Dave - heal well - you up to swimming for therapy for the back or not? Cheers S

I used to swim alot for fitness and loved it; back in UK 4 lunchtimes per week but have been lazy b*gger since been here! I'm not fast but my ex athletics background meant I was always pushing myself to improve, which kept it fun for me. I think back needs to heal a bit first due to the work your back muscles do in swimming, but yeah would be a good plan I think!

:2thumbsup

junkmanjoe

16th April 2009, 22:20

ok chaps i have 1 bed left for sunday night if any one is staying on.
give us a PM if interested.

Eddieb

16th April 2009, 22:22

IS anyone A gps

Yeah I'll be taking a GPS.

marks

17th April 2009, 07:34

I am still trying to sort things out to hopefully meet up with you all at Awakino on Saturday. Still accomodation to be had in Taumarunui?

if you bring some rum and promise to leave the sheep alone you could join me stooging around the Whangamomona area on Saturday - you could show me Moki Rd. I was intending to end up in Taumaranuri on Sat night so I can do 42nd/Fischers on Sunday

young1

17th April 2009, 09:14

if you bring some rum and promise to leave the sheep alone you could join me stooging around the Whangamomona area on Saturday - you could show me Moki Rd. I was intending to end up in Taumaranuri on Sat night so I can do 42nd/Fischers on Sunday

No sheep, you take all the fun away!

What are your plans, I can not leave on Saturday until 11am ish. Was thinking of heading up to Awakino to meet the team there.

K slider

17th April 2009, 12:10

Bass

17th April 2009, 12:39

It's been a while since I did it in the gravel and I have been hoping that my circumstances would change so that I could join you all on this ride.
They haven't and I can't - I have some family business that I must attend to and I will be in Invercargill for a week.

Have a good time and be safe.

Maybe next time.

Aslan

17th April 2009, 16:03

would like to have caught up with you again Neale - go well anyway - cheers S:2thumbsup

nooles

17th April 2009, 18:55

if you bring some rum and promise to leave the sheep alone you could join me stooging around the Whangamomona area on Saturday - you could show me Moki Rd. I was intending to end up in Taumaranuri on Sat night so I can do 42nd/Fischers on Sunday

I'd be keen on showing you around on Saturday, I've got E-09s front and rear so should be able to go most places:2thumbsup
Has anyone got a bit of floor or a spare bed for Saturday night motorcamp said they are booked out:weep:

junkmanjoe

17th April 2009, 19:13

did they say if there was any spare beds in any off the cabins.

Box'a'bits

17th April 2009, 19:45

did they say if there was any spare beds in any off the cabins.

The Taumaranui Holiday Park people likely don't know, given one person books then fills the cabin. At this stage I have one bed left (in a 4 berth) but have offered it to young1. He is to let me know Monday if he is going to stay, so still a possibility.

There is also potential to tent. I know of at least one person that is doing that...

Steve

MXNUT

17th April 2009, 23:04

I'd be keen on showing you around on Saturday, I've got E-09s front and rear so should be able to go most places:2thumbsup
Has anyone got a bit of floor or a spare bed for Saturday night motorcamp said they are booked out:weep:

1 spare bed left in my cabin, let me know if you want it. :zzzz:

I also know of 1 other spare bed in another cabin if anyone else requires it. :yawn:

Aslan

18th April 2009, 10:00

other lurkers wondering whether to bring their large machines (in my case read 'Pig' - affectionately of course) - I'm leaning toward not being a wuss and using my bimmer! PS Don't think I'll replace the screen yet post the damage I inflicted whilst on the TTTT last year. Hoping not to break me or the bimmer on this trip - Carpe Diem - better get on and do some chores :clap:

dino3310

18th April 2009, 10:54

I'd be keen on showing you around on Saturday, I've got E-09s front and rear so should be able to go most places:2thumbsup
Has anyone got a bit of floor or a spare bed for Saturday night motorcamp said they are booked out:weep:

E-09s front and rear:drool:.
we'll make some room for ya mate, weather looking sketchy so would be good to be sleeping under a roof.

Waihou Thumper

18th April 2009, 11:43

E-09s front and rear:drool:.
we'll make some room for ya mate, weather looking sketchy so would be good to be sleeping under a roof.

I might be bringing the tent, this will make it a true adventure weekend!
Weather, hmm, as long as it is dry during the ride, I can whether the weather in the tent and if it is too bloddy wet and the river floods, I might come knocking...:buggerd:

Mind you, if it is THAT bad, me thinks there might be some postponing of the Traverse and Fishers..:oi-grr:

dino3310

18th April 2009, 12:27

looked at the 7day met forecast yesterday so only could see as far as Friday and thats ment to be wet, so could be sweet for the weekend, plus been long range forecast they arent always correct.

Waihou Thumper

18th April 2009, 14:44

It was high time the KTM got a clean. I decided after last Easter weekend that it needed some much loving care and attention. I took the wheels off, got the rear replaced with a Pirelli I used for the CCA last year. It was still in very good nic, especially after riding from Te Aroha, Wellington, Te Aroha, wet weather, dry weather and mud on the tracks.
I took off the brake rotors, cleaned them, repacked the cush rubbers, they were tight as still! 32000Km on the clock, brakes looked good.

Swingarm is nice and clean now, sprocket looks good, although this is only a couple of thousand Km old, as is the chain.

The whole dash came out, the odometer and Tacho were taken off, all cleaned in behind the dash, wiped, wd40'd and it looked good. I still haven't solved the slowly fading digital display, although after putting the whole thing back together and testing it, it looks good. Maybe I have solved it with the cleaning, lubricating.

I have lost the neutral light, but I knew this as I pinched the wire and it don't work, I think it might actually be a switch because it works from the speedo side but not the bike side? Hmm. Not to worry, I am used to big traillies so will just feel for neutral and use the clutch lever as one does....

The pictures show it a little dirty still, damn....
I useda toothbrush too, it has taken me 8 hours all up, it was pretty feckin dirty!!

Hey, now I am ready for the Taumarunui roads, the 42nd Traverse and the Fishers track.....Some of the best kept secret roads around the King country...Yeehaa!

Waihou Thumper

18th April 2009, 14:48

It actually looks better in the flesh...I also re-packed the hubs and axles with grease, I used the red racing Yamaha grease, works well and is waterproof...

junkmanjoe

18th April 2009, 14:59

shite mate, keen man.
i packed up my bags and test fitted to my borrow bike
just incase mines not ready.
hmmm should be ok what ya all reckon....:2thumbsup

dino3310

18th April 2009, 15:05

dino3310

18th April 2009, 15:07

shite mate, keen man.
i packed up my bags and test fitted to my borrow bike
just incase mines not ready.
hmmm should be ok what ya all reckon....:2thumbsup

:clap::clap::lol: :lol:

Waihou Thumper

18th April 2009, 15:08

shite mate, keen man.
i packed up my bags and test fitted to my borrow bike
just incase mines not ready.
hmmm should be ok what ya all reckon....:2thumbsup

Great bike for the Traverse....HEY, why stop there climb to to the top of Ngaruhoe while we are down there..:clap:

Waihou Thumper

18th April 2009, 15:09

nice job NZKTM :clap: how about you come round home and give the BIG the same pampering, she'll be half in bits when i do the steering head bearings this week so half the job will be done for ya :rolleyes:

Look, I really would like to but I have to wash my hair! AND, there is a good buy on the shopping channel, I really have to get it...:girlfight:

junkmanjoe

18th April 2009, 15:31

Waihou Thumper

18th April 2009, 15:37

Hay chaps i just been on ph to nicki at taumarunui motor park.

she has said all cabins are booked but not all beds are full.
so there must be spare beds in some cabins.

my son just found the pics of his bike with my gear on it,
hes not very happy with me at the moment....

ill buy a bus ticket.

:Oi:I was just thinking, it would save me bringing a tent, putting it up, taking it down and packing it for the ride home.
The other way, I can turn up, get drunk, crash, get out and ride....
Perfect!
So, if there is anyone willing to share with the Orange brigade, sorry I don't have a DR or a Africa Twin, I do promise to behave, mostly and the bike will too, she purrs at night.....

junkmanjoe

19th April 2009, 09:38

worst thing ever just happened.
was dunking my choc bikie in my coffie and it broke off...

as you can all see husband is very very bored and sad as he misses his "BABY DR650 "!!!!!!

dino3310

19th April 2009, 09:49

worst thing ever just happened.
was dunking my choc bikie in my coffie and it broke off...

as you can all see husband is very very bored and sad as he misses his "BABY DR650 "!!!!!!

:baby::lol: come on joe jump on the young fellas bike and go for blat, i've been riding the kids 49cc around to try and scratch the itch it doesnt work but its a lot of fun.:2thumbsup.
as for the choccy biscuit drop about 8 in and get a spoon yummmyyyyy

junkmanjoe

19th April 2009, 09:57

i have to watch hard cornering as the foot peg digs in and i wipe out on the grass, have more ass offs on the small one than mine....:2thumbsup

Eddieb

19th April 2009, 21:02

Just seen the 5 day forecast, rain everywhere between Wellington & Hamilton for the next 5 days.

junkmanjoe

19th April 2009, 21:05

mmmm better have nobys and wet gear. and be crazy enough to get muddy and wet just for fun...
im there..:headbang:

K slider

19th April 2009, 21:06

Just seen the 5 day forecast, rain everywhere between Wellington & Hamilton for the next 5 days.Same here the Matahiwi will be off if it rains wednesday, will keep posted.

dino3310

19th April 2009, 21:21

should keep the dust down then.
Five sleeps to go:banana:

.chris

19th April 2009, 21:21

mmmm better have nobys and wet gear. and be crazy enough to get muddy and wet just for fun...
im there..:headbang:

Makes me wonder if I should invest in some more off road worthy tires for the 42/fishers. But I do like a challenge so I am thinking I might just stick with the Saraha's

I just got some waterproof pants today, so I am some of the way prepared for this ride and what-ever the weather may bring.

I am probably going to have to hit the road soon after we finish on sunday, I have a friends going away party I said I would attend back in Auckland, so sunday may be a big day on the bike for me.

dino3310

19th April 2009, 21:26

Makes me wonder if I should invest in some more off road worthy tires for the 42/fishers. But I do like a challenge so I am thinking I might just stick with the Saraha's

I just got some waterproof pants today, so I am some of the way prepared for this ride and what-ever the weather may bring.

I am probably going to have to hit the road soon after we finish on sunday, I have a friends going away party I said I would attend back in Auckland, so sunday may be a big day on the bike for me.

long day alrite mate watch that chaffing

dino3310

20th April 2009, 07:47

yep rain all week :bash:and on sat but fine sunday,
heres a good link for weather
http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=7

if my rides running i'll still be there, not sure about the 42 and fishers though

Aslan

20th April 2009, 10:16

I'm a wuss - already decided I'll be passing on the 42nd and Fishers - done them both already on my DR - plan on riding my 1150GS - prolly leave a Tourance on the rear with TKC up front.

Also - given the weather forecast I'm a doubtful for the Matahiwi - have riden in the first 7km uphill from Matahiwi and there's a lot of Papa Slab - my GS becomes a 250Kg sled on wet papa - I'm not worried about breaking the GS - more worried about breaking me - things take longer to heal at 60 and beyond! :scooter:

Look fwd to seeing y'all Friday - God willing - and yes for those wanting company on the ride South on Sunday I'll be heading home from the point where others head into the Fishers.

Ciao Aslan

Paladin

20th April 2009, 10:25

Aslan

20th April 2009, 11:10

Paladin

20th April 2009, 11:54

Hi Paladin aka Dave - I think Mark aka MotoXNut has planed to be at Owhango (end of the 42nd) by 2pm - that's about my target time for heading South - at that rate it's still 5 - 6 hours to home - especially if we come down the Turakina or Whangehu Valleys.

Depending on your physical state (post last injury) you may be wise to look carefully before leaping into Fishers (mucho Papa) & 42nd more technical IMO - having a lighter machine (your DR with 606's and 14T engine sprocket) will certainly help.

Cheers S :rockon:

Yep, hear what you're saying. Neck & back are definitely feeling better BUT turning head to the right is still painful down left side of neck; lower back mostly ok, however those 2 points/areas between shoulder blades basically in the centre/spinal area are still VERY sore, eg picking up kiddies still hurts! All in all means I am hopeful to be a go but trying hard to be sensible about it. The LHS of neck issue will probs be fine, but tbh am still very concerned about the centre of back issues; doesn't feel right!
The bike is basically ok to go; gotta fit the new rear DinkyWinkas indicators. Wanna get front wheel balanced too if poss. Really should replace the weakened main riser bolt on LHS that Paul straightened but this week has gone to hell with being dumped with the girls full-time after my ex up and scarpered to OZ at the last minute last Friday for 9 days while kids on school holiday and she not even back til wee hours of Monday(the day they go back to school/playcentre!) - nice move huh! Out -bl**dy-rageous behaviour!!! Guess she didn't wanna see her kids on their school vacation! Still, straw that broke camels back for me - she won't be getting any opportunity to treat me & girls like that again i can assure you - I've taken steps to ensure THAT!!!! :angry:

Will keep my fingers crossed for the weekend and advise you matey!

young1

20th April 2009, 12:05

I will be on the ride, have got the spare bed in the cabin with BMWRSNUT. Not sure if I will join the main ride on Saturday or join Mark but will let you know MXNUT.

Mike

MXNUT

20th April 2009, 12:23

Actually I didn't realise or twig that to head back Sunday we may miss the 42nd AND Fishers - bit bummed about that tbh!

Dave we are starting early on the sunday morning and not doing much gravel rds that day in order to finish at Owango by 2.00pm at the latest.That should give you enough time to get back to welly before 8.00pm

Fishers track is all down hill ( not steep ) in the direction we are doing it and with decent knobblys on you will find the 42nd no problem on the DR. When i went through a few weeks ago there was a 4wd club going through with SHINY road going vehicles and they were having no problems.

Aslan

20th April 2009, 12:31

Dave we are starting early on the sunday morning and not doing much gravel rds that day in order to finish at Owango by 2.00pm at the latest.That should give you enough time to get back to welly before 8.00pm

Fishers track is all down hill ( not steep ) in the direction we are doing it and with decent knobblys on you will find the 42nd no problem on the DR. When i went through a few weeks ago there was a 4wd club going through with SHINY road going vehicles and they were having no problems.

MotoXNut & K Slider (and others) - I inend to leave my decision re Matahiwi and Central Plateau tracks til Thurdsay evening - I should still be able to get a TKC rear tyre fitted to my beemer if necessary. Key thing for us all - I submit - is to enjoy the ride and ride to our abilities :sweatdrop

.chris

20th April 2009, 12:53

MotoXNut & K Slider (and others) - I inend to leave my decision re Matahiwi and Central Plateau tracks til Thurdsay evening - I should still be able to get a TKC rear tyre fitted to my beemer if necessary. Key thing for us all - I submit - is to enjoy the ride and ride to our abilities :sweatdrop

I agree with you on this one, if it is going to be very wet the 42 could become quite tricky with the river crossing and the few steep sections.
But the fishers trail would be an easier option to complete.

I am going to stick with the Saraha tires and pick the trails to match the conditions.

MXNUT

20th April 2009, 12:55

MotoXNut & K Slider (and others) - I inend to leave my decision re Matahiwi and Central Plateau tracks til Thurdsay evening .....................

I will be doing the same with regard to the Matahiwi track as i beleive that it will be the most challenging if wet, and i dont wont to ride all that way and then have to do it on my own :crybaby:

Metservice long range forcast has improved since this morning so hopefully it will stay fine for us ( fingers & left ball crossed ). :gob: