Brass Monkey Overland 2009 [Archive]

mickeyboy

19th April 2009, 15:37

Come in pilgrims of the gravel ! We are planning to head down to Ranfurly friday the 29th , probably go Haka , Danseys going down. Saturday we'll aim to do the Dunstan Trail / Serpentine road. Sunday we will head out over the Omarama saddle then take SH1 to the Lindis from there we will head up over Forest Range station and drop into Lake Hawea then over the Crown Range and stay the night in Queenstown. Monday head home.
Obviously the Plan is weather permitting and is not chisled in stone.
We will meet at the BP Rollerston 8.30m on Friday the 29th, My mate owns the Sherwood Manor Hotel in Queenstown so we can get good accomodation rates.
txt me on 0273669717 if you need any more info.

mattsdakar

23rd April 2009, 09:26

Hey Mick,
As per the last few years our crew normally meet at Cave so will no doubt see you at some point on the way down. Would be very interested in doing Dunstan trail and especially Forest range station with you as haven't done this trail before. I'm sure as the date approaches there will be more discussion on route options but needless to say I'm sure all the normal suspects will be going south, will you be staying in Ranfurly?

Rgds Matt

chrispy3334

23rd April 2009, 20:58

:scooter: mockin....

dmc

23rd April 2009, 21:57

Whens Superpole?

mickeyboy

26th April 2009, 13:56

Pilgrims of the Gravel !! If you can Tues get Tues off work , we may extend the trip to leave Qtown , take earnslaw to Walter Peak then do the gravel route to Garston and drop into the Nevis , back to Qtown for Mon night then head home tues. This is a WIP option at this stage !!

mickeyboy

26th April 2009, 14:00

Bird Yeh !!

mickeyboy

27th April 2009, 03:55

yes , we are staying in ranfurly , heat pumped apartment !!!! someone has to do it !

Skinny_Birdman

27th April 2009, 08:13

Count me provisionally in, depending on another 50:50 option (non-adventure related)for QB weekend.

mickeyboy

29th April 2009, 10:29

Birdman , Another Option that's not ADV related ?, must be some chick !

Skinny_Birdman

29th April 2009, 12:47

Birdman , Another Option that's not ADV related ?, must be some chick !

Actually, the other option is to go tramping with my wife. I suspect she would prefer not to be referred to as 'some chick' :innocent:.

cooneyr

29th April 2009, 13:29

Actually, the other option is to go tramping with my wife. I suspect she would prefer not to be referred to as 'some chick' :innocent:.

And I dont think you will be arguing with her!

Transalper

29th April 2009, 16:59

When did u 2 get married. I don't remember that.

Skinny_Birdman

30th April 2009, 15:37

When did u 2 get married. I don't remember that.
Neither do I. We must have had too much to drink then!:woohoo: Seriously though, Easter Saturday.

Transalper

30th April 2009, 19:47

Well there ya go.
Congrats to you and D.
Next big thing you'll be anouncing babys in a year or so I guess :crazy:

Can't say what I'll be doing Queens Birthday weekend, may be riding the DR again by then but won't have much cash as strangely enough I may have just spent it all on the repair bill.

Skinny_Birdman

1st May 2009, 08:22

Well there ya go.
Congrats to you and D.
Next big thing you'll be anouncing babys in a year or so I guess

Haw! Surely you jest. I made sure I married a woman who hates children and shopping, and is tall enough ride a Transalp (so I can have one). :wari:

Paladin

1st May 2009, 17:28

Haw! Surely you jest. I made sure I married a woman who hates children and shopping, and is tall enough ride a Transalp (so I can have one). :wari:

Well done that man!!!!!!!

:2thumbsup

alfonz

3rd May 2009, 14:02

i hope you wont be trialing another trye again and chucking stones all over the place .
hope to see you on the trail would love to join you around the lakes and the earnslaw as for staying in good heated accomadation im all for that

mickeyboy

3rd May 2009, 14:44

Alfonz, We we will be testing tyres for Continental the big 150/70 Knobs will be digging trenches !! We will take it easy on you "no roosting the brothers" is our motto ! well for the 1st hour anyway ! Look forward to seeing you at Rolleston BP 8.30am Friday.

Mick

dmc

3rd May 2009, 17:44

Don't think of it as roosting just think of it as a public service by sweeping the roads of that nasty shingle.

chrispy3334

3rd May 2009, 21:11

Mickey can we make sure the heatpump temp is not to hot this year......:apint:

mickeyboy

4th May 2009, 13:41

:wari::Punk::clap:Sure can mate ! Would 24 degrees be ok !

mickeyboy

4th May 2009, 14:49

Crsipy you can stay over Thurs nite at my residence if you need to mate !
Ps the Continentals will be $500.00 per set "currency mate " we will need them where we are going !

chrispy3334

4th May 2009, 19:54

no worries mate will talk to ya soon i can transfer the ooohhlaaa from way ovr here lol :eek5: ya gotta have the chunky rubber brother with the fiddy hp hehe

mickeyboy

5th May 2009, 14:26

cool mate , look forward to it !!

chrispy3334

11th May 2009, 21:33

Well boys do we ave the snow tyres ready :yes:

dmc

11th May 2009, 21:48

I'm not going near that Dunstan again if we need snow tyres........the push starts almost killed me.

Jantar

11th May 2009, 21:53

Most mountain passes in the area are out of the question just now. Maybe the snow will melt a bit by the end of the month. I'll probably be going over the Danseys this weekend (if conditions permit) so I'll let you just what its like. Remember that the Haka is considerably higher, so if Dansey's is out so are the rest.

mickeyboy

12th May 2009, 09:15

Last 3 years we've had great weather going down , cold but not to much snow , as I said in my intial thread we will go where we can weather permitting !! Hopefully the current snow will be gone by the time we leave !! Good luck with your Dansey's ride.

Mick

Aslan

12th May 2009, 12:42

hi ya all - I'm planning on heading South on 28 May to hook up with XF650 and coy at Ashburton leaving there on Friday. Will have my early 30's son riding pillion and 1150GS shod with TKC's

Looking fwd to meeting you all and renewing the acquaintance of others - Cheers Aslan :woohoo:

mickeyboy

13th May 2009, 08:48

Sounds great Aslan , We are going to stop at Fairlie for Breakfast so maybe you and the Ashvegas boys could meet us there round 11am Friday, keep in touch as we get closer to the time. Mick

Aslan

13th May 2009, 13:09

Sounds great Aslan , We are going to stop at Fairlie for Breakfast so maybe you and the Ashvegas boys could meet us there round 11am Friday, keep in touch as we get closer to the time. Mick

thanks Mick - look fwd to meeting you and your Merry Band - with the references to heat pumps between you and pals do I detect some of you may not be tenting? gotta admit I'm attracted to a warm bed - cheers Aslan

dmc

13th May 2009, 16:45

No tents for us, a credit card and toothbrush is all you need.

The heatpump and hot shower is just a bonus :rolleyes:

Aslan

13th May 2009, 17:56

thanks DMC - sounds really good! I'd better get on to it - where are you guys staying close to Oturehua? Cheers

dmc

13th May 2009, 20:53

You could try the Ranfurly Pub but this late you maybe lucky to find anything.

XF650

13th May 2009, 22:12

I'm in the Maniototo tomorrow with work so will check out digs for the softies.
Pikers - there's nothing like not being able to get out of the tent for a piss cause the zips are iced up!!

Aslan

13th May 2009, 22:14

Cheers Struan - looking forward to catching up and yes if push comes to shove I'll be tenting cheerfully - i think :clap:

junkmanjoe

13th May 2009, 23:09

is there any rides going to the brass monkey, riding in the south island invasion.

mickeyboy

14th May 2009, 11:41

Junkman , Just be at BP Rolleston 8.30am Friday and you can team up with us for stage 1 , meet us in Ranfurly sat and sun for stage 2 and 3 , will be awesum to have you guys ride with us , we have access to some fantastic roads on our sunday trip to Queenstown. Keep in touch .

Mick

NordieBoy

14th May 2009, 15:51

Joe is needing someone to grab Pooey from up here and get him to the Brass.

junkmanjoe

14th May 2009, 18:14

yea sorry should have said.

im looking for a hand over for pooey.
so he can carry on his travels.:scooter:

JMJ

Aslan

14th May 2009, 19:00

Joe is needing someone to grab Pooey from up here and get him to the Brass.

My son and I are on a sailing from Wellington to Picton on Thursday AM 28/5 if that's any help - heading for Ashburton to hook up with XF650 and the Southern Men to ride to the Brass and beyond returning to Wellington (God willing :-) ) on Tuesday 2 June

Perhaps one of the Blenheim or Nelson lads / lasses could meet us at Picton or Blenheim. I think XF650 may be planning on getting the little fella whilst on the North Island invasion. Cheers Aslan :wari:

NordieBoy

14th May 2009, 19:20

I could grab him from Joe and show him Nelson and hand him off to you then...

Aslan

14th May 2009, 19:38

Fran - sounds like a plan - subject to XF650 aka Struan chiming in - I'll fit in with whatever is agreed - he could ride with us to Ashvegas and then climb aboard those Christchurch based Katooms - just to share the experience around - be good to catch up with you again - cheers Aslan :woohoo:

XF650

14th May 2009, 19:56

I can bring Pooey south to Ashburton from Reefton via the West Coast. But he will have to play "trailer bitch" - it's a work trip for me so I'm trailering the DT to the ride via Marlbourough / Nelson.
So yes, if you Nelson riders can entertain Pooey till Aslan picks him up, then it might save him some embarressment.

NordieBoy

14th May 2009, 20:46

No problem...

mickeyboy

20th May 2009, 09:07

Boys ........... Not long to go now and we are outa here ........ yeeehaaa don't forget your banjo's !

chrispy3334

20th May 2009, 20:40

Is my ukulele ok to bring:bleh:

dmc

20th May 2009, 20:59

Sounds like to much luggage.

NordieBoy

20th May 2009, 22:11

Sounds like to much luggage.

Should burn well though...

bishxt

23rd May 2009, 11:40

Sounds like quite a band of of adv riders and I'm heading down with another 3 via a Twizel stopover and as many gravel roads as we can fit in.

Sitting here looking out at the rain & gale after having fitted a new rear tyre, valve check, service and resprayed the exhaust - it's amazing how maintenance seems quite important quite close to a big trip & doesn't get done at any other time :eek:

Looking at the weather forecast:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_BPmUcY5QYjI/Shc1YhXyNwI/AAAAAAAABAE/f-z6yk-YUig/s400/Forecast.jpg

I reckon it's surfshorts & shades ... hope someones bringing a fridge for the beer... or maybe the Met Service is having a laugh :laugh:

On the safe side I'm still going to bring the tent and 4 season bag!
Cheers Bish

jistdowit

23rd May 2009, 21:40

jistdowit

23rd May 2009, 21:42

Chrispy, Jist make sure you have ya name tag on bro.

dmc

23rd May 2009, 22:29

I'm sure you can find him without one, just look for the coffee shop :laugh:

jistdowit

24th May 2009, 17:01

Yeah you are right there, mind you there will be a crowd of Katies outside the shop so that should be a pointer in the right direction. Failie at the "Old Library" will be the first place to look for him if its anything like last year!

chrispy3334

24th May 2009, 22:07

Whaaaaaaat come on u guys :msn-wink: ud swear I like a coffee or two :laugh:

Skinny_Birdman

25th May 2009, 08:44

Sorry lads, going to have to pull out, the 50:50 has come into play:crybaby:. Have fun, and take care in the snow and ice. Throw a 50cc (or a banjo) on the fire for me.

Cheers
A

mickeyboy

25th May 2009, 09:11

The Boys should be at fairlie 11ish for brek and cof ..... Then YEEHAAAAAAAA
we will be digging trenches !!

jistdowit

26th May 2009, 21:28

Dont worry Chrispy you will not be on ya own old buddy, all good Katy riders need the regular caffiene intake to cope with Katy habits like knob shreading, shingle spreading tendencys so any coffee stop will be a crowded affair!

chrispy3334

26th May 2009, 22:21

I like u oh wise one :chase: hehe

mickeyboy

27th May 2009, 08:50

Ground Control to major Tom , take your protein pills and put your helmet on , commencing countdown Contis on ! check ignition and may Gods Love be with you BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH

jistdowit

27th May 2009, 11:02

Ya forgot ya thermals Mick! without them everything will stiffen up.
Now get back to work!!!! Spot ya Friday, yeh haaaaaaaaaa.

mickeyboy

28th May 2009, 10:12

Hey Arch, See you at Fairlie if we don't see you before ! Danseys should be awesome , look out for KTM trenches !

10bikekid

2nd June 2009, 21:36

Hey Arch, See you at Fairlie if we don't see you before ! Danseys should be awesome , look out for KTM trenches !
Hi Mick
A private confession totaly off topic, I spent my KTM money on this
and have you told them your little secret , that your really a road rider in disguise
My new track tool
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt119/800rider/TRUONO.jpg

NordieBoy

2nd June 2009, 22:19

Cool. A Mini bike.

10bikekid

2nd June 2009, 22:46

Cool. A Mini bike.
you mean Mono bike , 100 in second 140 in third and up she goes( on the track of course)
saves on front tires though

I love thumpers to as you know, but they dont do that,

not for want of trying though, YZ at 70
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt119/800rider/IMG_0011-1-1.jpg

800 at 60kph
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt119/800rider/IMG_0097-1.jpg

Skinny_Birdman

3rd June 2009, 07:29

Hi Mick
A private confession totaly off topic, I spent my KTM money on this
and have you told them your little secret , that your really a road rider in disguise
My new track tool
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt119/800rider/TRUONO.jpg

The KTM fellas may not understand, but I do. I spent my "definitely buying a bigger adv bike this time" money on one. It may not be much good offroad, but at least it ain't orange. :innocent:

NordieBoy

3rd June 2009, 07:50

Burn the heathens!

Then nick their bikes...

10bikekid

4th June 2009, 21:31

The KTM fellas may not understand, but I do. I spent my "definitely buying a bigger adv bike this time" money on one. It may not be much good offroad, but at least it ain't orange. :innocent:
I still like Orange but am not sure if I could handle the power drop:chase:

Actually I would have bought one, but for the fact that im chasing lap times at Taupo and that my DR800 buddies would string me up, what was the motivation for your purchase ( ps, checked your profile, nice bike )

This is to tease you Mick, the bike that lost out to the Tuono
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt119/800rider/P1010308-1.jpg

Skinny_Birdman

5th June 2009, 09:07

what was the motivation for your purchase ( ps, checked your profile, nice bike )
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Thanks, it had 7km on the clock from new at the time. I had a Blackbird that kept threatening to run off with my license in its beak. The Tuono is... slower. This might sound a bit strange, as with the stock gearing 6000rpm in top is an indicated 195km/h (just running her in, officer:Police:), but it has so little wind protection that a 6 footer like me is buffeted to sh** at over 130km/h. And the 'prillia is just a bit nicer than owning the equivalent Japper.

I had thought of buying a second Transalp ('mine' is actually my wife's) because the first one is so good, or a Tiger or summat, but, like you I couldn't bear the power drop. It is nice to have the oomph there when you need it, although at the pace I ride, the Transalp has more predictable handling and is more comfortable. That turned into a bit of an essay, didn't it.

To everyone else, sorry for the major thread drift. Now, where were we...

Skinny_Birdman

5th June 2009, 13:23

Incidentally 10Bikekid, did you really mean to give me negative bling for that post....?:confused:

10bikekid

5th June 2009, 14:19

Incidentally 10Bikekid, did you really mean to give me negative bling for that post....?:confused:
Did I, opps:eek: must have thought you were a KTM owner, and I cant correct till I have been nice to 6 others
Will correct publicly
Your Bike is:first:
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt119/800rider/Tuono-1.jpg

What was this thead about now , were are you Mick me old Mate

mickeyboy

8th June 2009, 14:50

10bikekid

8th June 2009, 18:59

:2thumbsupSounds like some chest pumping going on here !!! :banana:
I reckon we oughta be grateful , we can ride bikes that are just so much better than the things I grew up on.
Just get on gas hard whatever you are riding !!
I dont think so, all true so far

Hows it going Mick, what you been doing ,
you can come and say giday her so as not to wreck this thread if you like http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129247434&postcount=1

O while your there since your a man off the cloth, a friend of mine has a confession to make and needs help , he was riding along the motor way minding his own bussiness when a Maloo ute edges in front of him in other lane ( probable to check what all the noise was about ) so my said friend chops it down till the tacho shows about 6500 and grabs the throttle several nanno seconds latter he then lunges forward front wheel aloft with said grin inside his helmet :lol:, how can we help my friend ??:whistle:

You can see what Ive been up to then I quess

mickeyboy

10th June 2009, 13:11

Just make sure all car drivers are put firmly in their place , wheelies seem to keep them humble ......... Howd the Tuono go on knobblies ?

10bikekid

10th June 2009, 23:10

Just make sure all car drivers are put firmly in their place , wheelies seem to keep them humble ......... Howd the Tuono go on knobblies ?
Not Good, would rip them off :woohoo:, have been on metal with 180 pilots though and was ok, just gas it to steer, riding position gives resonable control though suspension is a bit short, after all some nutter did a round the world on an R1, Tuono is virtually a motorcrosser by comparo;
Having said that I expect to replace my DR at some stage with a 950/990 and us Tuono for track
Hope all is well with you and familly

Skinny_Birdman

11th June 2009, 12:35

though suspension is a bit short,

Gross understatement!! Fork geometry is a bit too steep for comfort, too. I rode mine over the road in the Coromandel that goes past the water gardens. Bloody near shook the fillings out of my teeth, and spent the whole way worrying about the exposed rads and oil cooler.

10bikekid

11th June 2009, 22:32

Gross understatement!! Fork geometry is a bit too steep for comfort, too. I rode mine over the road in the Coromandel that goes past the water gardens. Bloody near shook the fillings out of my teeth, and spent the whole way worrying about the exposed rads and oil cooler.
Ok, so Ill take my DR on metal road rides then, though maybe at the speed the bumps go away, O that Reminds me I need to sort Radiator guards .
I suppose thats 1 up for Micks KTM then:rolleyes:

mickeyboy

12th June 2009, 16:36

Top of dansey's pass on the way home

mickeyboy

12th June 2009, 16:44

Great trip back , Danseys pass was heavily snowed on the Naesby side , but not so bad on the Kurow side. Does anyone know if any other bikes got through on the Sunday morning ? We overtook some road bikes on the Kurow side but didn't see any fresh tyre tracks in the snow going up. We were spinning heaps going up and were running full knobs so would be impressed if any road bike guys got through. If anyone knows of any other bikes who got through Sunday morning let me know.

10bikekid

12th June 2009, 18:38

Great trip back , Danseys pass was heavily snowed on the Naesby side , but not so bad on the Kurow side.
Cool pics Mick , out of interest would you have stoned anyone if theyd rode a Honda or Suzuki or had you already done that:msn-wink:

dmc

12th June 2009, 18:49

Anyone Mick passes gets stoned.

But they don't have to worry for long as they don't go fast enough to see much of the KTM's.

10bikekid

13th June 2009, 07:08

Anyone Mick passes gets stoned.

But they don't have to worry for long as they don't go fast enough to see much of the KTM's.
I actually know Mike quite well so Id confirm that, though we have yet to cross swords , on the metal it would be a Dog fight Id say, But DR800 runs out of puff at 160kph and my Liscence Runs out at 135 , could be dangerous, so heres hoping we never come to blows ( riding I mean )
If I get an Adventure myself someone may have to pick up the pieces of such a Dual, A Mick , Perhaps I wont Visit

Site cops should be along soon to ask me to remove pic as I think its to big ( sorry officer ) one of the Reasons I love Advrider so much is the Pics its all so colourful there
<a href="http://s603.photobucket.com/albums/tt119/800rider/?action=view&current=IMG_0084_1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt119/800rider/IMG_0084_1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

JATZ

13th June 2009, 09:12

I expect to replace my DR at some stage with a 950/990

:Oi: You can't do that........:argue: KTM's are just soooooo common :Pokey:

mind you I was thinking the same thing, but I'm not that gooder rider

dmc

13th June 2009, 09:21

KTM's maybe common but after chasing the boys on an Africatwin you soon work out they are just plain better than the rest of the other options and you must relent and join the team.

10bikekid

13th June 2009, 17:50

:Oi: You can't do that........:argue: KTM's are just soooooo common :Pokey:

mind you I was thinking the same thing, but I'm not that gooder rider
Opps there are spies everywhere, um er perhaps I was just humouring those orange boys
Ps took Tuono on metal road today up by Lee , North Auckland and it wasnt as bad as Skinny said though I couldnt rev it to much

mickeyboy

14th June 2009, 11:06

All I know is when we go riding the only bikes that hang in there on the gravel are other KTM 950/990'S The designer back in Austria did some seriously good work when he drafted up the big beast. DMC (cookie) is new to Adv riding and was always a long way back on his Africa Honda now he is riding at a very good pace and looking a lot safer and faster. The KTM is such a competent bike that average riders become great riders and good riders look like they factory pro's , slight exaggeration but you know what I mean. Ive owned and raced a lot of bikes inc GSXR1000', Aprilia RSVR, RG500 CBR900RR CBR600RR and I would rate the KTM 950S as the best bike ive ever owned. Off road it's an absolute weapon and onroad and I mean roads like the Akaroa, Rimutuka, Piecock Hill it is insane. The what is the best bike debate is a personal preference , but if you haven't ridden the 950 /990 ADV then give it a go ........... Great fun, and that's what motorcycling is about !

10bikekid

14th June 2009, 12:41

Bit of Chest Beating there Mick??

Na you know me just Kidding,
I would have taken your advice and bought one except for my track day asperations,
Just out of interest I rode several RSVs before buying Tuono and for overal ridabilty and comfort the Tuono is miles ahead

I think you have the right bike for what you do, unfortunatly the North Island is really playing second fidle in regards to the places to ride

Suspension compliance, it is interesting that when I ride roadbikes i notice a lot of feed back but on Adv bikes the road becomes smoother so comfort is very High on them, but on the Puke track the DR became a piece of jelly though it was ok at Taupo

I can see a KTM somewhere in my future , have your mates figured out how to fix the injection on the 990s yet or am I going to have to look for a mint 950
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt119/800rider/P1010551-1.jpg

dmc

14th June 2009, 12:48

10bikekid

14th June 2009, 14:35

When you can get a 950 this cheap I wouldn't worry about the 990.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-223746138.htm

As long as your over 6ft otherwise you will be buy'n a 990.
Im not 6ft and my days of buying bikes with over 20,000ks are over

O and just spent bike money,till summer when older bikes sell

Still a Good buy for right guy

Look forward to answer about 990 fuel injection fix though