North Island invasion of South Island

[Pampera]

its seriously cool

Bart is, I think, by far the most talented photographer out of us lower north island riders.

That may well be the case, but I did notice he failed to collect an image of the following. How a short person with a tall bike crosses a river with a deep hole near one bank:

[junkmanjoe]

why the fok is bart walking through the river.

[Paladin]

oh will cant have happened then...:no:

Oh it SO DID happen - ask Mr & Mrs Jatz!

:bleh:

[marks]

That may well be the case, but I did notice he failed to collect an image of the following. How a short person with a tall bike crosses a river with a deep hole near one bank:

Hi Michael

how are the bruises?

did you stay down south or go back with the others on Sunday?

thanks again for organizing the cheap ferry tickets - much appreciated

[Pampera]

Hi Michael

how are the bruises?

did you stay down south or go back with the others on Sunday?

thanks again for organizing the cheap ferry tickets - much appreciated

Sorry I have been a bit quiet, catching up on work and sleep - but I have been enjoying the posts and photos all week.

It was a great weekend with great company - a bonus with the weather and riding! Thanks guys and thanks Mark! Had an uneventful run back to Picton just ahead of Jim, Dave, Steve, Bart and Eddie. Being slow I kept moving and only saw them at St Arnaud and once we were on board.

Right shoulder and arm is sore. Luckily I can sleep on my left side after weeks with sore ribs on the left. You people are a bad influence.

Really pleased the InterIslander came through with the fares and was really good about changing without problems, so various of you could enjoy another day in the South. Sounds like Andy's "cheap" fare ended up being quite expensive (with his bonus day off) though! I will pass on our thanks to the marketing team.

Some more shots. Steve with Pooey's relatives. Nordie Boy skirting the ice at the Big River Mine site. Lunch at our Reefton "day base". Mark and I are very much aligned when it comes to coffee stops being a core part of Adventure Riding. . Jim awash in a mud wallow. He wanted me to hold his bike up while he changed sides. Still having dry boots at this stage I managed to do so by reaching from the shallows! The Sunday night crew on board Kaitaki and Dave sorting his tobacco. What he thinks is in there I don't know - a mystery prize or more broken DR parts?

We DO need to do this again. Something to begin organising next time we are in Toppy's.

Michael

[NordieBoy]

why the fok is bart walking through the river.

Less facial damage that way?

[.chris]

Vid time...
I'll get these up interleaved with stills and some muzik sometime...
And work out why I get that damned echo on the end of each clip :(


Great vids, makes me really wish I had made it to that ride.
But the videos did make it look like you spent the whole time crossing rivers.

[NordieBoy]

But the videos did make it look like you spent the whole time crossing rivers.

It is called "Big River" for a reason :laugh:


Sat afternoon there was lots of water on Waitahu River Road...

[NordieBoy]

why the fok is bart walking through the river.

Mainly this reason...
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[NordieBoy]

Up Waitahu River Road we ended up at "1". "2" is the end of the track on GE 3km away. "3" is the other end of Kirwins Track from Cronadun.

[Paladin]

Great vids, makes me really wish I had made it to that ride.
But the videos did make it look like you spent the whole time crossing rivers.

They were great fun Chris - you would've loved it mate! In between the rivers were miles of awesome tracks, and very varied tracks too - the KTM would've been right at home!

:Punk:

[marks]

Up Waitahu River Road we ended up at "1". "2" is the end of the track on GE 3km away. "3" is the other end of Kirwins Track from Cronadun.

do you think we missed a trail and got confused with the river bed?

it looks like the track continued to the north of the river?

unfinished business maybe?

[Transalper]

Here's my track log, I got a bit further and there was no way I wasn't on the correct road... but so were all the downed/drowned trees and I could clearly see the road continue on the other side of the blockage.

[NordieBoy]

do you think we missed a trail and got confused with the river bed?

it looks like the track continued to the north of the river?

unfinished business maybe?

Come in from the other end next time...

[marks]

Come in from the other end next time...

got to be worth a look


finally finished the damn ride report (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317350&page=27)

[buggsubique]

Come in from the other end next time...

I'll tie my 35cc chainsaw to the engine bars... that's about as 2 stroke as I will ever get :bleh:

[Eddieb]

Thought I'd put some pics up from my gallery.

1) The KTM must have been named Jim, it didn't do mornings.
2) Joe showing off his stickers outside our Picton digs
3) Underground having fun
4) Bart giving it some
5) Simply stunning
6) You guys were looking at me like I was crazy riding the bike out on the pier but i reckon it was worth it.

[junkmanjoe]

put it forward for adv roation mate.
bike on the warf

[Eddieb]

1) Dave, and guess what? He's rolling a fag
2) There were old mines straight off the track
3) From inside the mine
4) Woodman remodeling his tank.

[Woodman]

1) Dave, and guess what? He's rolling a fag
2) There were old mines straight off the track
3) From inside the mine
4) Woodman remodeling his tank.

Cool pics eddie, looks like I owe you a few more bucks for the Knead it tho.

Couldn't believe it when I got handed bits of me bike there that some of the bits weren;t even off my bike. Turned out tho be off Daves.:niceone:

[marks]

for next time we are on the ferry click here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_YlkEUOonI&videos=62oCtVwaCyE&playnext_from=TL&playnext=1)

[bart]

for next time we are on the ferry click here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_YlkEUOonI&videos=62oCtVwaCyE&playnext_from=TL&playnext=1)

CLASSIC:niceone::niceone::niceone::niceone::niceon e::niceone::niceone::niceone::niceone::niceone:

[NordieBoy]

for next time we are on the ferry click here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_YlkEUOonI&videos=62oCtVwaCyE&playnext_from=TL&playnext=1)

There's enough cameras between us to make a music vid.
Padmei keeps bursting/dribbling into song...

Just need a couple of suits...

[Box'a'bits]

Without repeating what has already been posted...Joe, Eddie & Michael on the third ford on the Braeburn track, & Eddie riding off the dock at Lake Rotoroa.

[Woodman]

There's enough cameras between us to make a music vid.
Padmei keeps bursting/dribbling into song...

Just need a couple of suits...

He was singing Chritmas songs at the Old Nurses Home

[Box'a'bits]

Slightly out of order - the descent down the Porika Track, the Big River Mine Head, The site of Mrs Jatz's tank resculpture on the New Creek track, Eddie going towards St Arnaud.

Now roll credits...

Finally a big thanks to Marks for organising the trip, Michael for organising the ferry tickets, Junkman Joe for accomodation scouting (the Reeton Cabins were no where as bleak as Marks tried to point out - positively comfy), and the South Island crew for your company.

[NordieBoy]

Yup. I would have no hesitations staying at the Reefton Holiday Park Cabins again.
Heater, sink, fridge, 5 beds, no worries.

[JATZ]

The site of Mrs Jatz's tank resculpture on the New Creek track.

You were a bit slow gettin the camera out then :msn-wink:
Closest anyones got to getting a pic of her on her arse though :niceone:

[buggsubique]

for next time we are on the ferry click here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_YlkEUOonI&videos=62oCtVwaCyE&playnext_from=TL&playnext=1)

"Look at me Mother F***ers, cos I'm on a Bike - twistin throttle, shreddin rubber... take a good hard look at my mother f***en bike!"

[Paladin]

.......

Couldn't believe it when I got handed bits of me bike there that some of the bits weren;t even off my bike. Turned out tho be off Daves.:niceone:

And in true Woodman & Paladin tradition i super-glued the rear indicator bits back on the DR, thx to Buggs who sensibly had a tube of super-glue with him! Bit of electrical tape to keep the lens on and good to go! I now have a tube of said glue as standard equipment in my tool bag! ;)

:niceone:

[Box'a'bits]

I now have a tube of said glue as standard equipment in my tool bag! ;)

:niceone:

Wait until the tube bursts in your bag or tool kit :niceone:& you end up with an interesting sculpture...:rolleyes:

Steve

[Paladin]

Wait until the tube bursts in your bag or tool kit :niceone:& you end up with an interesting sculpture...:rolleyes:

Steve

Its in a placcy bag!

:bleh:

[warewolf]

... which will add nicely to the sculpture, as it will rub through over the course of your travels... :msn-wink:

[bart]

The solvents in the glue will eat though the bag real quick.:niceone:

You could always glue the super glue tube to your frame. Then it would be out of the way.

[Padmei]

You fellas are really talented with the cameras. I'm a lil hesitant now releasing the video I shot cos I think it sucks in comparison with the lil P&S camera footage you took.

Still I will send it out. TransA I forgot to bring the camera this wkend to ChCh so will post copy out to you & Eddie when I get a chance to burn it off.

Man I wsih I had my bike this weekend cos I really want to go riding.

[Paladin]

... which will add nicely to the sculpture, as it will rub through over the course of your travels... :msn-wink:

:doh:

There goes that plan then..... grrrr! I will find a way as I think it may be an essential for MY toolkit LOL!


The solvents in the glue will eat though the bag real quick.:niceone:

You could always glue the super glue tube to your frame. Then it would be out of the way.

Yeah knowin my luck wherever I put it on the frame it will still somehow get squirted out and super glue some essential moving parts together!

:devil2:

[warewolf]

Remember the golden rule:

If it's stuck and it should be moving: apply WD-40.
If it's moving and it should be stuck: apply duct tape.


:laugh:

[Paladin]

Remember the golden rule:

If it's stuck and it should be moving: apply WD-40.
If it's moving and it should be stuck: apply duct tape.


:laugh:

Duly noted kind sir!

:msn-wink:

[Eddieb]

You fellas are really talented with the cameras. I'm a lil hesitant now releasing the video I shot cos I think it sucks in comparison with the lil P&S camera footage you took.

Still I will send it out. TransA I forgot to bring the camera this wkend to ChCh so will post copy out to you & Eddie when I get a chance to burn it off.

Man I wsih I had my bike this weekend cos I really want to go riding.

I'm keen to see Transalpers footage as well, even unedited I wouldn't mind a copy.

[Woodman]

Next time I go on a ride with a large group I,m not gonna take any tools or tubes etc cos someone will have what I need.:clap:

[Paladin]

Next time I go on a ride with a large group I,m not gonna take any tools or tubes etc cos someone will have what I need.:clap:

Now if everyone did that .............................


:doh:


I'll lend you my survival bag, flint, my sharp knife & my Ray Mears Bushcraft Survival Book - you'll be ok til help comes back!

:msn-wink:

[bart]

Next time I go on a ride with a large group I,m not gonna take any tools or tubes etc cos someone will have what I need.:clap:

I used that theory on the Invasion. Worked for me. :niceone:

[Woodman]

good onya bart, i took heaps of tools, and the only time I needed a spanner it was buried to deep and Nordie was first to get one out when I put the call out.

[marks]

those of us who carry lots of tools will start to charge a 'usage' fee.

[Transalper]

I like that idea.

[bart]

Must admit, I had to borrow a few tools.

After my off, had to re-align levers.
Back wheel almost came off.
Seat came loose.

Perhaps I should carry more tools.

[junkmanjoe]

i had plenty off tools for my bike, but even i had to borrow one off eddieb's spanners.

[Box'a'bits]

Next time I go on a ride with a large group I,m not gonna take any tools or tubes etc cos someone will have what I need.:clap:

The issue with that is that the time you most need them, you'll be at the back of the group, away on your own, or have an odd size nut that we don't cater for (e.g. KTM rear axle nut) :slap::doh:.

I prefer to be self reliant, even if it does introduce some weight :innocent:.

I really want one of the bashplates with included toolkits both sides. That would take care of the weight issues (down low) & would mean more of a set & forget experience.

[marks]

I really want one of the bashplates with included toolkits both sides. That would take care of the weight issues (down low) & would mean more of a set & forget experience.

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

[Underground]

Must admit, I had to borrow a few tools.

After my off, had to re-align levers.
Back wheel almost came off.
Seat came loose.

Perhaps I should carry more tools.

Just stick to packing the camera bart , Its fortunate that you landed on your head and not the camera bag or we wouldnt have all those images.
When you look at the photo of that hole you rode into Im surprised there wasnt more damage

[Paladin]

Just stick to packing the camera bart , Its fortunate that you landed on your head and not the camera bag or we wouldnt have all those images.
When you look at the photo of that hole you rode into Im surprised there wasnt more damage

Too right! I think Bart himself was very lucky not to have seriously hurt himself, and the DRZ sure took a big hit in its stride, pretty darn solid bike I guess!
Bit different to the state of the front end of Andy's T/A with all that fibreglass after a similar off!

[Box'a'bits]

Bit different to the state of the front end of Andy's T/A with all that fibreglass after a similar off!

Talking of which, anyone know what Andy's intention / progress is with repairs to the bike. I don't want to see him not riding just because the bike's got unresolved issues....

[buggsubique]

Bit different to the state of the front end of Andy's T/A with all that fibreglass after a similar off!


Talking of which, anyone know what Andy's intention / progress is with repairs to the bike. I don't want to see him not riding just because the bike's got unresolved issues....

Speaking of which, has anyone got any experience with custom plastics. Underground id'd a source of windscreen plastic but after taking further panel damage last ride I'm keen to preserve the original plastics and fairing of the @ and replace em with a set of readily offroadable plastics - without it looking like a complete cut-up job. Might also work for Andy's TA fairing repairs?

yeah yeah, and all you "classic bike" enthusiasts / traditionalists just chill - you can have the original @ back when I'm done.

[marks]

Bit different to the state of the front end of Andy's T/A with all that fibreglass after a similar off!

the road we were on was more open than the saddle road and Andy was "going for it" so speeds were likely higher plus the significantly higher weight of the transalp would make a big difference to they energy needing to be dissipated by the instant stop caused by landing in the culvert (it was well over a meter deep)


Talking of which, anyone know what Andy's intention / progress is with repairs to the bike. I don't want to see him not riding just because the bike's got unresolved issues....

The front end took a really hard hard hit (full left lock allowed you to just about go straight ahead) and really would need total disassembly and careful checking for bent bits. Andy was making noises about possibly "enduroizing" the front due to a lack of parts and/or ridiculously high cost.

maybe we need a working bee at Andys place to attack the thing - I've got some black tape and nails.....

[bart]

Just stick to packing the camera bart , Its fortunate that you landed on your head and not the camera bag or we wouldnt have all those images.
When you look at the photo of that hole you rode into Im surprised there wasnt more damage

Yeah, it's really a far too expensive camera to be taking on bike trips. That's why I carry it in a backpack, so I soak up most of the vibration.

I was surprised there wasn't any real damage to the bike. The front wheel hit the bank square on, about a metre below the track, so it was like hitting a brick wall. Looking at the picture, the back end must have gone way up in the air to land on the uphill side. All I remember was rushing to get the bike upright, as petrol was pissing out everywhere. :eek:

Thanks to everyone who stopped to help.

All part of the fun. If you're going to push the boundaries, you've got to expect the occasional off. I'm not very well known for self control (which is why I don't ride 1000cc sports bikes any more).

[Box'a'bits]

The front end took a really hard hard hit (full left lock allowed you to just about go straight ahead) and really would need total disassembly and careful checking for bent bits. Andy was making noises about possibly "enduroizing" the front due to a lack of parts and/or ridiculously high cost.

maybe we need a working bee at Andys place to attack the thing - I've got some black tape and nails.....

Thats effectively what I was thinking.

Look at Eddieb's bike as a model. Probably more capable as a result of losing all the weight of the roobars & fairing, and still pretty cool looking. But not so stripped back that someone couldn't convert to PD if they could get a hold of the parts.

Mind you he is now struggling to get that XT600 headlight...:bleh:

[Paladin]

the road we were on was more open than the saddle road and Andy was "going for it" so speeds were likely higher plus the significantly higher weight of the transalp would make a big difference to they energy needing to be dissipated by the instant stop caused by landing in the culvert (it was well over a meter deep)



The front end took a really hard hard hit (full left lock allowed you to just about go straight ahead) and really would need total disassembly and careful checking for bent bits. Andy was making noises about possibly "enduroizing" the front due to a lack of parts and/or ridiculously high cost.

maybe we need a working bee at Andys place to attack the thing - I've got some black tape and nails.....

I've got some super glue!

:msn-wink:

[Eddieb]

I've got some super glue!

:msn-wink:

I've got cable ties and a FBH.






(F**kin Big Hammer)

[NordieBoy]

I've got cable ties and a FBH.






(F**kin Big Hammer)

Got some metal putty here...

[Woodman]

Must admit, I had to borrow a few tools.

After my off, had to re-align levers.
Back wheel almost came off.
Seat came loose.

Perhaps I should carry more tools.

Perhaps you should have used the ones at home to tighten stuff first.:niceone:

[Woodman]

Got some metal putty here...

Oh and I have a hammerfor.

[JATZ]

Oh and I have a hammerfor.

I'll donate sum bungies to the cause :msn-wink:

[junkmanjoe]

i can do hubba bubba bubble gum and scooby do sticky plasters......
that will help hold it togeather woodman......:apint:

[Padmei]

Oh and I have a hammerfor.

Hey Woodman whats a hammerfor?

[bart]

I'll bring some felt pens to tidy up the graphics.

[Woodman]

Hey Woodman whats a hammerfor?

banging in nails

[junkmanjoe]

:eek: great answer mate,, all that sunshine warming your brains today...............:sleep:

[NordieBoy]

Bee waiting for someone to ask. Shoulda known who :D

[warewolf]

and a FBH.aka "American screwdriver"

[Padmei]

Bee waiting for someone to ask. Shoulda known who :D

We woulda been waiting for a long time otherwise wouldn't we:no:

That woulda been a waste of a good joke.

[NordieBoy]

Good of you to take one for the team :D

[warewolf]

Geez that's nearly as bad as needing a piecost for lunch!!

[Padmei]

Geez that's nearly as bad as needing a piecost for lunch!!

Whats a piecost?:scratch:

[Eddieb]

Whats a piecost?:scratch:

About $5 round here.

[warewolf]

Whats a piecost?:scratch:About $2.80 with sauce!

:laugh: :shutup:

[Padmei]

Whats the difference between a firetruck & a madayogi?

[warewolf]

no idea

stoopid pointless 10 char rule

[NordieBoy]

no idea

stoopid pointless 10 char rule

Come on, do it properly...

No idea. What's a madayogi?



:shutup:

[Padmei]

Nothing Booboo:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::l augh::laugh:

God I'm hilarious - no really I am.:sunny:


Any way sorry about the mindless dribble back to riding:done:

[Woodman]

Need a younger audience for me stoopid jokes or find some new ones. You guys have way too much err experience.

[junkmanjoe]

come on chaps wheres the rest off theses vids you guys did.

[Padmei]

I'm not able to upload them but am waiting for an evening I can get in front of the TV & dvd recorder. Maybe in the weekend...

[Eddieb]

I'm not able to upload them but am waiting for an evening I can get in front of the TV & dvd recorder. Maybe in the weekend...

All i'm hearing is excuses here.....

[marks]

All i'm hearing is excuses here.....

yup

c'mon Padmei

pull finger

you ride a klr not a dr

[Box'a'bits]

c'mon Padmei, you ride a klr not a dr

Ahhhh. That explains the delay....:2guns:

[NordieBoy]

Yeah...
My vids have been up for weeks now...

[junkmanjoe]

Yea come on you little green southern slut....:shit:

[buggsubique]

Yea come on you little green southern slut....:shit:

hahahahaha

oops, quiet in the cheap seat!

[warewolf]

Whats the difference between a firetruck & a madayogi?Dunno.

Do you know the difference between the rear end of an elephant and a mailbox?

[Padmei]

Dunno.

Do you know the difference between the rear end of an elephant and a mailbox?

No what's the difference between the rear end of an elephant & a mailbox?

[Padmei]

Ok chaps sorry about the delay. It is currently being recorded (hopefully) as we speak. Don't worry that I'm home feeling like crap with cramping body & the sweaty shakes as long as you guys get to see yourselves on the big screen.

Quality isn't that good & I say "here we are at..." right thru the whole thing.

Hope your days are going better than mine tho the view out the window is lovely...

[warewolf]

No what's the difference between the rear end of an elephant & a mailbox?Ummm, if you don't know then I'm not going to ask you to post any letters...

[CrazyFrog]

Ok chaps sorry about the delay. It is currently being recorded (hopefully) as we speak. Don't worry that I'm home feeling like crap with cramping body & the sweaty shakes as long as you guys get to see yourselves on the big screen.
Quality isn't that good & I say "here we are at..." right thru the whole thing.
:2guns:Hope your days are going better than mine tho the view out the window is lovely...

Hey Padmei, you're right it is a lovely day out.....I just got back from a ride, you shoulda been there. Mwahahahaha:2guns:

[Padmei]

Ummm, if you don't know then I'm not going to ask you to post any letters...


:thud:

ftchr

[Ally67]

:thud:

ftchr

I woulda thought :finger: would have been more apropriate

[Balrog]

Hey all

Not much in the way of action shots, but here's the few bits of video I took.
Great weekend that, had a blast :niceone:


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[Paladin]

Nice one Jim, thx for sharing!

:yes:

[Padmei]

Got the TBAM the other day & spied you on the vid there looking good going thru the Safari

[NordieBoy]

Hey all

Not much in the way of action shots, but here's the few bits of video I took.
Great weekend that, had a blast :niceone:

Almost got you with that snowball :D

[warewolf]

Not much in the way of action shots, but here's the few bits of video I took.Good stuff!

It's May, what's all that white stuff on the ground? :scratch: :cold:

[andy mac]

Talking of which, anyone know what Andy's intention / progress is with repairs to the bike. I don't want to see him not riding just because the bike's got unresolved issues....

Progress report - SLOW. Its been too cold to be enthused to go out to the garage at night. I have disassembled the front fairing/headlight/instruments, recording which plug goes where & there are heaps. This area appears to have taken max impact & it all needs replacing. The bike shop hasn't yet got a parts list so we haven't started pricing OEM. The forks seem OK but I will drop them out this weekend to check - will probably replace the steering head bearings while it is all apart.

I'm thinking of putting on another headght & speedo to get on the road/permanently.
Nordieboy - do you like your Trailtech Vapour & what headlight are you using & why?

My wife is getting upset about my late nights on the internet checking out parts for sale on Ebay. She said the problem is I don't have multiple bikes in the garage. The seed is sown. :niceone:

[BMWST?]

. She said the problem is I don't have multiple bikes in the garage. The seed is sown. :niceone:

:scooter::gob::scooter::gob:

[Paladin]

......
My wife is getting upset about my late nights on the internet checking out parts for sale on Ebay. She said the problem is I don't have multiple bikes in the garage. The seed is sown. :niceone:

Bloody wicked, you can get a DR!!!!

:first:

When you get parts and/or start work on the T/A, shout me if you want an extra pair of hands to help Andy! At the moment I have Mondays, Tuesdays & Saturdays all day free to myself! Errr, maybe not Saturdays = adv ride day! LOL!
But, yeah could come help Mon/Tue/Fri evenings too!

Happy to help if you want mate!

:niceone:

[NordieBoy]

I'm thinking of putting on another headght & speedo to get on the road/permanently.
Nordieboy - do you like your Trailtech Vapour & what headlight are you using & why?

It's actually an Acewell speedo but if I did it again I'd get a Vapour for the engine temp bit.

The headlight is off an SV650 and it throws a better pattern, bolted right up with minimal fuss and looks much more betterer.
Along with being about $60 2nd hand.

Doing a headlight on another bike I'd look at the usual culprits like the Acerbis and UFO ranges.

I liked the one on the Nordie but it needed a better bulb.
http://www.photostorage.nelson.geek.nz/sports/motorsport/mybikes/nordwest/Ratting/slides/ufo-headlight.jpg

[Eddieb]

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[NordieBoy]

Seems to be a lot less big rocks this side of the river compared with when we were there.

[Paladin]

DR650 crossing Mackley River

Oooh its doable when the river is lower then!!! :Punk:

Lookin forward to Invasion2 in Spring and us havin a go at that one! That track the other side to Denniston looked very inviting!

unfinished bizness!

:rockon:

[bart]

Cheers guys. Looks like a certain photo made the ADV front page.

http://www.advrider.com/

On ya guys. I'm rapt. Cheers Joe.
:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::w oohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[Woodman]

Its a great pic Bartman

[buggsubique]

great photo mate, that one certainly stuck out. :rockon:

[Padmei]

Well done pal that's Gold!!

[Underground]

Keep up the good work bart . Might get some tips off you now you're famous

[Padmei]

Did they want to see one of your eye Bart?:blink:

[marks]

when they heard I was using it as my desktop they realized it belonged on the intro photos....

one of the best adv photos I've seen
pity it features such rough bastards

[junkmanjoe]

Wa hoo we made rotation.. every one in the world is looking at us, eddie, dave and my self front and center....

cheers bart.

tui time....:woohoo:

[Padmei]

when they heard I was using it as my desktop they realized it belonged on the intro photos....

one of the best adv photos I've seen
pity it features such rough bastards

Thank god they left their helmets on:chase:

[Eddieb]

World Famous in NZ