Wairarapa ride outs.

[bart]

You taking the old farm bike up there Bart.

The old farm bike would make it up easy. Nice low gearing (and I can actually touch the ground). :clap:

[bart]

Oh god, Cnut Hill! You're welcome to have a go Bart; won't be risking it the way my back has been lately! The river crossings/entries & exits will be enough challenge for me i reckon! As in, staying upright is always a challenge for me LOL! ;)
Either way, would be good to see you mate!

I'm tempted. If the weather looks good, I might make an effort.

If the track is in a reasonable condition, I might nosey up the hill and see how far I get. My tyres are pretty shit though, so I don't like my chances. :wacko:

[Box'a'bits]

Could that have been snagged from removing the Stator cover then by someone? The neutral switch on the left with the philips head? Have you ever removed this? I think the issue with mine not indicating neutral is the switch. I have done some research, KTM owners have said it can fail periodically. My one comes on when I earth it, but won't go out when I change gear. I plonk a screwdriver in the hole with the wire and it lights up. Put the screw back in with the wire and it stops?
I am no sparkie but it sounds like a switch issue.
Do you still have the sidestand switch on the bike?
Under the seat there is acluster of pins, one goes to temp, one goes to sidestand switch - Green and black if it is original (neutral wire)

The wire got nipped up on the very edge of the oil filter housing plate. :( It was too long in any event, so responded well to shortening.

There are three wire sets down to switches there. All connect with spade terminals. Yes, I identified the neutral switch - green & black as you say. Haven't removed the switch, but issues are common with other bikes, so don't see that KTM would be an exception to the rule.

The other close one is the second gear switch. Think that (& the thrid gear switch) is all to do with the TPS which (I think) changes the ignition curve dependent on gear & throttle, to stop fat Amercans looping the bike (??!!). :rolleyes:

Took the sidestand switch off when I went back to the centrestand. Just effectively plugged it into itself.

[Paladin]

I'm tempted. If the weather looks good, I might make an effort.

If the track is in a reasonable condition, I might nosey up the hill and see how far I get. My tyres are pretty shit though, so I don't like my chances. :wacko:

The long range forecast has improved a bit for Saturday for Martinborough area. At the moment possible chance of showers but at least the snow forecast has moved forward to Friday LOL!

[bart]

Sorry Dave. I don't think I can make it.

Might go for a quick squirt somewhere local on Sunday.

[Eddieb]

I'm out too for saturday, got someone coming down from Ak to look at the 888 Saturday Morning.

[Eddieb]

Oh, and after this weather there might be a fair bit of runoff in those rivers too.

[Paladin]

Oh, and after this weather there might be a fair bit of runoff in those rivers too.

Yeah could be interesting in there to say the least! Rivers could be seriously challenging!

:blink:

[bart]

I might go for a ride this weekend in the Northern Wairarapa area (Pongaroa/Akitio). Anyone keen to link up?

[junkmanjoe]

hay this my thread..... where ya thinking roads, beach, or mud...

[bart]

hay this my thread.....

Perhaps you should have called it 'Joe's ride outs' then.


where ya thinking roads, beach, or mud...

Yep

[Dakar]

i'll be up for it, What day are you thinking about?

[bart]

How about meet at the gas station at Eketahuna at about 10am Sunday. I'm free all weekend (for the first time in ages) so whatever works for you.

Plenty of route options to choose from. I've got a rough plan in mind, but I'm prone to make it up as I go along.

cheers

[Dakar]

How about meet at the gas station at Eketahuna at about 10am Sunday. I'm free all weekend (for the first time in ages) so whatever works for you.

Plenty of route options to choose from. I've got a rough plan in mind, but I'm prone to make it up as I go along.

cheers

i'll let you know tomorrow evening, the huna's a pretty long day from Welly and back! and i expect to be drinking a beer or two Sat night so, we'll see,

[bart]

i'll let you know tomorrow evening, the huna's a pretty long day from Welly and back! and i expect to be drinking a beer or two Sat night so, we'll see,

No worries. It is a long way from Welly. If no ones keen, I'll just go for a quick pootle by myself. See if I can get myself lost (I seem to be able to do that even when I know where I'm going). :niceone:

[bart]

OK, I guess I'm on my lonesome. I'll call it the doughnut ride then.:done:

[Paladin]

The weather is shaping up to be nice for the coming weekend - I'm definitely heading over to the 'Rapa for a ride on Saturday as I'm daddy-duty free that day - might as well try and wear the last mm of tread off my rear D606 before my hernia op aye, and the bike just had its 6000k service so needs a good thrashing! :laugh:

Maybe Bart's new Black Beastie can come play with its brother from Welly!!!!

I STILL haven't been up to Castlepoint and would love some gravel/tracks to there but I know a few of you went up that way just recently with JMJ. Anyone fancy that? OR.......

are we fancying Sutherlands Hut with a Cnut Hill attempt for those that fancy it and/or those with pink undies heading to Cnut Hill from the Ngawi side if JMJ can poss sort gate key?

What d'ya reckon guys?

[junkmanjoe]

dave mate.. we can do the tinui valley, pack spur matakoina , castlepoint, ( ride up the beach to the gap) , homewood , finish up at gladstone for a cuppa ride.....
shit that sound good...i might even go on that one ...:done:
there some top rideing here ladies... one of my better loop rides.

tada...:laugh:

[Paladin]

dave mate.. we can do the tinui valley, pack spur matakoina , castlepoint, ( ride up the beach to the gap) , homewood , finish up at gladstone for a cuppa ride.....
shit that sound good...i might even go on that one ...:done:
there some top rideing here ladies... one of my better loop rides.

tada...:laugh:

Sounds all good to me bro - loop ride sounds great idea!!!!

:2thumbsup

[junkmanjoe]

okies times and meet place to come soon...stay tuned to this post for further updates............news at 11.........:confused:


just a thought..........and yes it did hurt....

if the black bart man would like to join in... we could meet you at the start to castle hill road......news at 12..........:confused:

[stormtrooper]

If weather is good sounds like it will be a cracker ride, am keen will keep you posted.

cheers ST

[junkmanjoe]

all my rides are good....if your not haveing fun, ya must have fallen off..:blink:

[Paladin]

.......

if the black bart man would like to join in... we could meet you at the start to castle hill road......news at 12..........:confused:

He better join us or he's in big trouble - no point just keepin that new beastie all polished up in the shed aye!

:shutup:

[junkmanjoe]

bart man could shoot down 52..

[Paladin]

bart man could shoot down 52..

Has he got :2guns: on board then? 52 what? Ducks? KLR's???

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

(ok I'll stop - gotta go finish watching "Faster" dvd anyway! In the mood for speed for some reason tonite - must be the post-Odlins buzz heehee!)

[bart]

He better join us or he's in big trouble - no point just keepin that new beastie all polished up in the shed aye!

:shutup:

I'll see what I can do. Got to get the 400 sorted out and on TM pronto.

[junkmanjoe]

i think the DR,s are out numbering the klrs....

[Aslan]

this old rider lurking with intent - interested for Saturday subject to domestic bliss :done:

[Woodman]

i think the DR,s are out numbering the klrs....

Lots of people have piles too Joe.

[junkmanjoe]

Aslan my friend, be a pleasure to ride with you again..

[junkmanjoe]

Lots of people have piles too Joe.

oh fish are hungry tonight..hows that new tank mate

[Woodman]

oh fish are hungry tonight..hows that new tank mate

he he tank is good, but more importantly so is me radiator.

[Aslan]

Aslan my friend, be a pleasure to ride with you again..

May see you then Joe - will just see how this week unfolds - what I get done on the domestic front and of course the weather on Sat.

[junkmanjoe]

he he tank is good, but more importantly so is me radiator.

did you have a photo of the new tank mate.

[Woodman]

did you have a photo of the new tank mate.

Yea I did post some, but here it is again.

http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww97/innathyzit/DSC00493.jpg

[junkmanjoe]

is the whole tank metal. it looks good mate. very swify

[Paladin]

May see you then Joe - will just see how this week unfolds - what I get done on the domestic front and of course the weather on Sat.

Hope you can make it matey - haven't seen you for ages! Weather is supposed to be good this weekend!

Could turn into a DR Owners Club Ride! :shifty:

[BMWST?]

if its fine and has been fine for a bit i will come on the ol pd...

[Aslan]

Hope you can make it matey - haven't seen you for ages! Weather is supposed to be good this weekend!

Could turn into a DR Owners Club Ride! :shifty:


cheers Dave - hope to catch up - will entail some negotiation / balancing here at home - Ciao Aslan :soon:

[K slider]

Ive lost the plot where and when is this ride.
Cheers Pete.

[Paladin]

Ive lost the plot where and when is this ride.
Cheers Pete.

see repost below!


dave mate.. we can do the tinui valley, pack spur matakoina , castlepoint, ( ride up the beach to the gap) , homewood , finish up at gladstone for a cuppa ride.....
shit that sound good...i might even go on that one ...:done:
there some top rideing here ladies... one of my better loop rides.

tada...:laugh:

Planned for this coming Saturday 22nd August.

[NordieBoy]

is the whole tank metal. it looks good mate. very swify

It's all plastic...

[bart]

Could turn into a DR Owners Club Ride! :shifty:

OK, I'm out. I don't like bikey gangs. :no::no:

[Aslan]

Ive lost the plot where and when is this ride.
Cheers Pete.

Pete - be good to see you - cheers S :soon:

[junkmanjoe]

ok chapsl.

any riders looking to ride on this Saturday.
we going to go around the pakspur, matakoina loop. start time for this ride is masterton caltex 10am. this is south end masterton and first gas station on your left.

weather is looking good for the weekend.
come one come all

is...i just wana ride..

JMJ

[K slider]

.[QUOTE=Aslan;]]Pete - be good to see you - cheers S :soon:[/


Pete was taken out buy a piece wire netting this morning ,dont know how he is yet.

[Paladin]

OK, I'm out. I don't like bikey gangs. :no::no:

pretty pleeeeeeease!

:)

[junkmanjoe]

if barts not coming we will miss out castle hill, to keep times tight for lunch at castle point.

[Eddieb]

There was rumour of someone doing Sutherlands Saturday as well.

If thats going ahead I'd be interested in joining in, I'm not up for a big loop round the countryside at this stage.

[K slider]

Pete Must be out ,He is not back from hospital yet.
Cheers Hok

[Paladin]

OK, looks like most of the interest is for a ride into Sutherlands Hut this Saturday so that's where we're headed apparently! All fine by me - as long as I'm out riding with mates I'm a happy camper!

For those coming from Welly/Hutt, lets plan on meet up at Rimutaka Caltex Upper Hutt, for 9am ish departure so we can meet Joe and the rest of the 'Rapa crew at Toppys in Martinborough at 10am.

And the weather is lookin great - finally!

[junkmanjoe]

yup toppys and a trip in to southerlands is on the cards.

see ya all at boobys.....opps toppys..

this is not a trip from the coast in to the hut..that one will have to come later on.

JMJ

[marks]

OK, looks like most of the interest is for a ride into Sutherlands Hut this Saturday so that's where we're headed apparently! All fine by me - as long as I'm out riding with mates I'm a happy camper!

For those coming from Welly/Hutt, lets plan on meet up at Rimutaka Caltex Upper Hutt, for 9am ish departure so we can meet Joe and the rest of the 'Rapa crew at Toppys in Martinborough at 10am.

And the weather is lookin great - finally!

will be at Rimutex at 9 - on the dinger as the klr is needing work

[Paladin]

will be at Rimutex at 9 - on the dinger as the klr is needing work

Cool, you can have a crack at Cnut Hill then!
:Punk:

[junkmanjoe]

may balls might be big enough to have a look on the up side..if the sun is shining..:stupid:

[Aslan]

sorry to hear of Pete's misfortune - hope's he's OK - assume this is Mrs KSlider posting for him - 'get well soon Pete!' cheers Aslan aka SMO

[marks]

Cool, you can have a crack at Cnut Hill then!
:Punk:

thats the plan :blink:

[Paladin]

may balls might be big enough to have a look on the up side..if the sun is shining..:stupid:

Not sure I'll be going up THAT hill bro as my rear tyre is not in too great shape now, but if its fairly dry in there i may have a hack up the first part! Otherwise I'll chill at the hut/bottom til the intrepid ones return!
I can't see my rear D606 being any good on the fierce part of Cnut Hill! :no:

[Paladin]

thats the plan :blink:

Gutsy as usual, nice one mate!

[junkmanjoe]

he is taking his toy in there so he can carry it up the nasty part

[marks]

he is taking his toy in there so he can carry it up the nasty part

I'd bust a foofy valve if I had to push the KLR up that :yes:

[junkmanjoe]

im wondering if i should chuck my small tank on

[Paladin]

sorry to hear of Pete's misfortune - hope's he's OK - assume this is Mrs KSlider posting for him - 'get well soon Pete!' cheers Aslan aka SMO

+1 on that - best wishes Pete!

[Paladin]

I'd bust a foofy valve if I had to push the KLR up that :yes:

Now that gives me an idea - bust my hernia wide open so they HAVE to sort it immediately! Hmmmm......

:shifty:

(maybe not the ideal location to be incapacitated tho! :shit: )

[K slider]

Hi Stephen just read the posts, guys at work use my KB account.
the true story is a piece of wire mesh got caught on my foot then went around the rear wheel,causing lots of sparks and blue smoke.A passing ambo stopped and wanted to argue with me about going to hosp when all I wanted was a pair of side cutters,anyway few stitches later and a fork truck ride for the bike and we are back on the road less chain guard and a large portion of tyre an a pint of claret.
Shit happens.
Hope to see You all on sat if I finish work early.
Cheers Pete.

[Aslan]

Hi Stephen just read the posts, guys at work use my KB account.
the true story is a piece of wire mesh got caught on my foot then went around the rear wheel,causing lots of sparks and blue smoke.A passing ambo stopped and wanted to argue with me about going to hosp when all I wanted was a pair of side cutters,anyway few stitches later and a fork truck ride for the bike and we are back on the road less chain guard and a large portion of tyre an a pint of claret.
Shit happens.
Hope to see You all on sat if I finish work early.
Cheers Pete.

Hi Pete aka KSlider - glad to hear you're OK - sounds like a nasty experience - hope to see Sat along with the others - 'spect I'll be on the DR if it's Suterlands we're off to :soon:

[bart]

I'm in.........

[Paladin]

Hi Pete aka KSlider - glad to hear you're OK - sounds like a nasty experience - hope to see Sat along with the others - 'spect I'll be on the DR if it's Suterlands we're off to :soon:


I'm in.........

Haven't seen you two for ages, should be a great ride! And lookin forward to seeing your new machine Bart!

[marks]

As part of the cnut preparations the DT now has a sort of bash plate - courtesy of some sort of BMW.

I've also set up a strechy thing to hold the spot thingy on properly so I won't have to go running beck down Odlins Rd to pick it up before a 4wd goes CRUNCH on it.

I will take spot with me so you stay at homes can follow progress here (http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0dIWGpAPcRhEUyNlkI4k2xhQKKnIB7s jG)

Fred and I will see you guys at Rimutex at 9am :wari:

[junkmanjoe]

sounds good see you at titys.....i mean boobys....DOH.. top less...DOH...
TOPPYS...yea thats it..:done:

[K slider]

cant makeit in the morning but where are you guys having lunch asI will go over the hill and try to make lunch.
Cheers Pete.

[junkmanjoe]

it would be in at southerlands hutt. ya know where that is.

[Pampera]

[QUOTE=marks;
Fred and I will see you guys at Rimutex at 9am :[/QUOTE]

Unfortunately very unlikely I will make it to the off road section - maybe a road trip over to Martinborough for morning coffee with the team? Van still has minor clutch issues, was out to dinner tonight so unable to repair and load and, no, I am probably not quite motivated enough to get up early and do the entire way on the little Pampera on a frosty morning!

I would say you are going to have a really good day once things warm up. Based on the temperature of the trip home on the Vespa a few minutes ago and the brilliant clear night sky it is going to be a perfect still late winter day.

Michael

[Paladin]

Unfortunately very unlikely I will make it to the off road section - maybe a road trip over to Martinborough for morning coffee with the team? Van still has minor clutch issues, was out to dinner tonight so unable to repair and load and, no, I am probably not quite motivated enough to get up early and do the entire way on the little Pampera on a frosty morning!

I would say you are going to have a really good day once things warm up. Based on the temperature of the trip home on the Vespa a few minutes ago and the brilliant clear night sky it is going to be a perfect still late winter day.

Michael

Yeah we'll be all geared up to stay warm for the ride over to Toppys and then by the time we get to the Hut we'll all be sweaty pigs!

:laugh:

[twisty]

Eeeek, ride early Sat...

I'll try and be at caltex at 9am on me Africa.

cheers Mark

[junkmanjoe]

weather report...........FKN sunny as far as i can see............so on ya bikes

[Aslan]

late apologies from me - i wont be there (Caltex 9am) am unwell - have fun and ride safe

[Pampera]

I counted them out from the car park at the end of the gravel access road (Haurangi Road) as they left through the big water/mud wallow heading for the Hut, late morning and that was the last that has been seen of them.

Michael (on a R100CS road bike so that was as far as I was going)

[Paladin]

I counted them out from the car park at the end of the gravel access road (Haurangi Road) as they left through the big water/mud wallow heading for the Hut, late morning and that was the last that has been seen of them.

Michael (on a R100CS road bike so that was as far as I was going)

Shame you weren't on the pampera, it was a blast in there today; couple of the river crossings are gettin filthy deep!

[junkmanjoe]

i was planing on going to the cold kiwi this weekend,,, but budget wise not quite enough...

so any one keen to have a play in the Makairo track,, pick a day..


bart man..yea..or na..

JMJ

[andy mac]

so any one keen to have a play in the Makairo track,, pick a day..JMJ

Joe I'm keen to try the Makairo on Sunday & congrats on the new job.

[junkmanjoe]

okies andy...get that new bike out and about aye..well see who else is keen for a play and go from there..

JMJ

[Woody2]

okies andy...get that new bike out and about aye..well see who else is keen for a play and go from there..

JMJ

I'm out unfortunately, work around the rental property for the next few weekends. Weather looks reasonable for Saturday as well. Have fun :(

[bart]

Sunday's good for me.

[gav24]

could be keen, need to check plans. But a definate maybe:scooter:

[_STAIN_]

I'm a starter Joe

[junkmanjoe]

okies. every one happy with sunday.

any one else up for a bit of fun... cameras a ready...

[Pampera]

okies. every one happy with sunday.

any one else up for a bit of fun... cameras a ready...

I was just thinking it was overdue for me to try this ex road, having never done so. Will be weather dependent but keen to join the throng if that is OK. Will keep an eye out for where and when to meet.
Michael

[Dakar]

Sunday is Fathers Day.............and unless my family have secretly planned something for me.....ill be there, (with camera!!)

[junkmanjoe]

oh what a great day to spend fathers day,,,on ya bike having fun.. after all its a day for fathers isn't it......

[junkmanjoe]

okies chaps crazy enough to come with us to the makairo track on sunday.

be good if you could be in masterton around 9:30-10am...give us plenty time to arive at the track do a double run in and out again

the plan so far...

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Fergusson+Dr&daddr=-40.945093,175.669584+to:Route+52+to:Manuhara+Rd+to :Coonoor+Rd+to:Makairo+Rd&hl=en&geocode=FZy5jP0dTcdvCg%3B%3BFeJdlf0dyHWACg%3BFeyyl f0dB8yACg%3BFbYOl_0diC9_Cg%3BFXIjl_0dB7l-Cg&mra=dme&mrcr=0,1&mrsp=1&sz=14&via=3&sll=-40.952743,175.674477&sspn=0.050757,0.077162&ie=UTF8&ll=-40.952743,175.674477&spn=0.050757,0.077162&t=h&z=14

bart we could meet you at pongaroa

i just rang the pub at pongaroa and there is no gas open on Saturday or sunday..
so if we need to change our ride plan let me know..


JMJ

[dino3310]

oh what a great day to spend fathers day,,,on ya bike having fun.. after all its a day for fathers isn't it......

gee i wish my wife would think like that

[bart]

okies chaps crazy enough to come with us to the makairo track on sunday.

be good if you could be in masterton around 9:30-10am...give us plenty time to arive at the track do a double run in and out again

the plan so far...

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Fergusson+Dr&daddr=-40.945093,175.669584+to:Route+52+to:Manuhara+Rd+to :Coonoor+Rd+to:Makairo+Rd&hl=en&geocode=FZy5jP0dTcdvCg%3B%3BFeJdlf0dyHWACg%3BFeyyl f0dB8yACg%3BFbYOl_0diC9_Cg%3BFXIjl_0dB7l-Cg&mra=dme&mrcr=0,1&mrsp=1&sz=14&via=3&sll=-40.952743,175.674477&sspn=0.050757,0.077162&ie=UTF8&ll=-40.952743,175.674477&spn=0.050757,0.077162&t=h&z=14

bart we could meet you at pongaroa

i just rang the pub at pongaroa and there is no gas open on Saturday or sunday..
so if we need to change our ride plan let me know..


JMJ

Hey Joe, (wasn't that a Jimi Hendrix song).

I'll probably meet you at Alfredon (or there abouts).

There are a lot more interesting roads around there than what you've picked. I guess the google job is just a guide, as one of the roads doesn't exist. :spanking:

[marks]

There are a lot more interesting roads around there than what you've picked. I guess the google job is just a guide, as one of the roads doesn't exist. :spanking:

it might be sealed but you've got to admit that the road from Alfredon to Pongaroa is an absolute hoot.

[junkmanjoe]

meet us at the school mate just before the castle hill turn off, on Hwy 52.

yip thats ok.

ill bring the lads through Wairiri Rd, daggs rd, and Bartons Line on way up.

so our new road to meet bart at Alfredton be this map.
and this is a cool ride.

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Fergusson+Dr&daddr=Glendonald+Rd+to:Bartons+Line+to:-40.678099,175.858884&geocode=FZy5jP0dTcdvCg%3BFRARkf0de-17Cg%3BFTnRkv0dORp7Cg%3B&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=2&mrsp=3&sz=15&sll=-40.680508,175.855494&sspn=0.025483,0.038581&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=15

okies

JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

it might be sealed but you've got to admit that the road from Alfredon to Pongaroa is an absolute hoot.

no comment from you as your going down south to have fun....:spanking:

[bart]

it might be sealed but you've got to admit that the road from Alfredon to Pongaroa is an absolute hoot.

True, but I think I'll take the gravel option. Shouldn't take too much longer.:msn-wink:

We could also have a wee nosey through the Little Manuhara, if it's not too muddy. :niceone:

[junkmanjoe]

its not to muddy.....
what time would yo u like to meet at Alfredton

[bart]

its not to muddy.....
what time would yo u like to meet at Alfredton

Change of plan. I'll be at Tiraumea just before 11. If I'm not there when you go through, I'll catch you up. If I get bored waiting, I'll leave a sign and see you at Pongo.

Cheers:niceone:

[marks]

ride safe baitches


I hate you all :bleh:

[Aslan]

watching you all with incredulity - Makairo is fun (1 -2 times a year maybe) but riding uphill from Coonor with those deep ruts doesn't appeal to this old bastidge - onya all for doing it - ride safe and have fun - I'll think of you all as I potter around 'kune after the Cold Kiwi - cheers Aslan

[junkmanjoe]

Change of plan. I'll be at Tiraumea just before 11. If I'm not there when you go through, I'll catch you up. If I get bored waiting, I'll leave a sign and see you at Pongo.

Cheers:niceone:

at a guess we be around there about 11:30 ish

[andy mac]

i just rang the pub at pongaroa and there is no gas open on Saturday or sunday..
so if we need to change our ride plan let me know..
JMJ

How many km between gas stops? i've got 7.5 litres probably 180km range.

[junkmanjoe]

just had a measure up, and you should be fine if you fill up in masterton. you make it to pahiatua. ill have plenty gas on board so you be ok..

so i can carry extra gas and top up tanks when we get to pongaroa if you guys like..
micheal and andy..we can sort out something.

all good.

[Paladin]

How many km between gas stops? i've got 7.5 litres probably 180km range.

That brings back memories from not too long ago mate!
:msn-wink:

[K slider]

Joe where abouts in Masterton at 9:30
Cheers Pete.

[junkmanjoe]

id say caltex south end of masterton. its first gas station on your left coming from the south, after the waingawa river bridge.

okies cant miss it..

[bart]

at a guess we be around there about 11:30 ish

Don't worry, I'll find ya. I know a few short cuts,
(this is one area where I don't get lost).

As for gas, bring some cash and I'll sort you out. I know some people who know some people. I'll ring up tonight, but he'll be more than happy to help. About $2 a litre should cover it.

Otherwise, I'm heading out that way tomorrow, so could drop a 10 litre container out there somewhere.:niceone:

Cheers,
Bart

[bart]

watching you all with incredulity - Makairo is fun (1 -2 times a year maybe) but riding uphill from Coonor with those deep ruts doesn't appeal to this old bastidge - onya all for doing it - ride safe and have fun - I'll think of you all as I potter around 'kune after the Cold Kiwi - cheers Aslan

Hi Aslan. The track has been cleared a lot recently, so you can ride past that rut quite easily now. It's still a challenging ride, but perhaps not as bad as a couple of years ago, (that rut was more of a pain than a challenge though). You should come and have a look. It'd be nice to see some mud on the beemer.:msn-wink:

[junkmanjoe]

you the man bart bro.....

sorting the gas out..that man deserves a beer..:first:

yea it was better going up than down last time i was in there, it been cleared out quite good..:niceone:

[_STAIN_]

Joe where abouts in Masterton at 9:30
Cheers Pete.

Wellington Sunday 6th : suggest Meet and Gas up ( Rimutex ) Caltex Rimutaka, State H/way 2, Brown Owl, Upper Hutt. 8.15am.

Leave 8.30 SHARP, to meet Joe 9.30 in Masterton.

New Adventure riders welcome, best to have a bike that will sit at 100kmh on the open road.

[junkmanjoe]

yes girls....sunday is going to a very sunny day..and a great blast on the gravel....is not a hard ride and plenty people to help out, on the tricky bits..:crazy:

no girly coffees stops this is a mans ride....... but girls are always welcome...

[Fred101]

See you all tomorrow anyone going for a ride today around Kapiti txt me on 0274420395 chrrrrrs

[Paladin]

Sounds like fun guys, wish i could come!
:crybaby:

[junkmanjoe]

okies we all go.....you chaps be careful on the road tomorrow...whatch them yellow lines on the tuckers..

as the motorcycle riders lost a rider today down south.. passenger survived the crash..

JMJ

[bart]

Gas sorted near Pongaroa.

What are we doing for lunch? Waihi Falls is always a nice spot if you bring your own.

See you on the road somewhere.:2thumbsup

[junkmanjoe]

we be sticking close to time bart man.. some where around 11:30 ish up there some where....

[junkmanjoe]

weather report.......

blue sky's all over , light cloud south / west.no wind and a little bit cool out.

ride safe....

see ya all at gas station.. 9:30ish :2thumbsup

[Pampera]

Home safe, albeit a bit stiff after 380 km on 350 cc dual purpose bike. Lost the rest of the team at Pahiatua, think they went to Woodville?

Anyhow,great day out and a special thanks to Bart and Joe for their organising.

Michael

[bart]

Awesome day guys. I'm a bit sore also after heaving around the mammoth 650. Man I need to get fit.

Just going through the photos. I'll post some up tommorow night.

Cheers,
Bart

[_STAIN_]

got separated after turbines, back tracked, lost... headed home

[junkmanjoe]

mate use your gps next time....

[andy mac]

got separated after turbines, back tracked, lost... headed home

Sorry Bryce for abandoning you but actually it was Fred & I who back tracked to retrieve my CT90 fuel container from that hillclimb! - but we did get to ride the best section of North Ridge Rd 3 times :2thumbsup

Photo 1 Slippery on Little Manuhara Rd
2 Waihi Falls
3 Expansive view from Towai Rd Saddle
4 Fred on Makairo Track
5 Michael on Makairo
6 Bart on Makairo's collapsed bridge

I was surprised how much dust there was on the gravel roads :beer:

[junkmanjoe]

sunday was a great ride, i really enjoyed my self, and the great company i get to ride with... thats you guys from welly...

meet the guys at caltex on time..
and we meet up with bart very close to time as well.

thanks bartman, for showing us around your area, great twisty roads.
to much fun in the makairo again.. just enjoy it so much.

i also have secret crash photos...that some one thought they got away with..

over all great day, great friends to ride with....till next time.

JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

a few more..

[junkmanjoe]

the who fell of in the mud, secret photos..
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/SqQj-qYz-NI/AAAAAAAAEXE/hK_0XWiSLa8/s800/IMG_0444.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/SqQkBNwdD5I/AAAAAAAAEXI/toZNpYr4XsE/s800/IMG_0445.JPG

nice one mate...

JMJ

[bart]

Haha, I arsed off about 20 metres before there, but i was way too quick for you guys. Picked the bike up real quick. No photo = no proof, so it never happened.

Nice one Stain.

[Pampera]

I have posted a small selection of photos that hopefully add something to the comprehensive coverage already posted:

1.The letter box display at Balmoral Station along State Highway 52

2.Joe looking back at me on Little Manuhara “Road” from one of the short dry bits linking the mud. Either making sure I was OK or watching to see if I was about to make an ass of myself

3.A pensive team contemplates the upcoming Makairo Track section while lunching under the picnic shelter at Waihi Falls

4.Looking from the top of the Puketoi Range west to the Waewaepa Range. Summit of Makairo Track visible centre-right.

5.The beginning of the Makairo track – the cut off east end of the former Makairo Road

"Track itself not pictured" and "your results may differ"

6.The west end of the Makairo Track – the renamed east end of the former Makairo Road

Great day out. I have ridden a lot of these roads alone on the BMW Dakar in years past and it is much more enjoyable in a group. Thanks to all and especially Joe and Bart. Add an espresso machine and a whisky flask to all the other equipment on the back of the 650 Joe and you will be equipped for anything!

A note to those in the lead going fast enough to come off the track. Did you stop and have a look down at the steepness and height of the drop off on the west end! Hard to believe this used to be a council road. I suspect this was the real reason for closure, the relatively minor bridge damage was an excuse to keep traffic away from an unprotected sheer fall of well more than 100 metres. Took pictures but they simply don't do it justice (like Mark's pictures of the Toppy's waitress).

I note the West end of the road remains under stress, one major slip both above and below the road - this is going to get expensive some time soon.

Michael

[junkmanjoe]

2.Joe looking back at me on Little Manuhara “Road” from one of the short dry bits linking the mud. Either making sure I was OK or watching to see if I was about to make an ass of myself

Michael..im not a fan of leaving a lone rider at the back by them self..
no mater how good a rider they are.

JMJ

[bart]

i really enjoyed my self, and the great company i get to ride with... thats you guys from welly...

JMJ

Don't quite know how to take that Joe????:scratch:

[junkmanjoe]

oh shit sorry bartman...you top dog as well.....:hug:

[bart]

Right, my turn.

1. Top of Puketio Road. I took the scenic route to meet the guys.
2. Love that road. Plenty of livestock though. Sheep, Cattle, and wild Goats.
3. Bikey gang turns up
4. Stain coming out of the Little Manuhara. I had to be quick with the camera as he was right on my tail.
5. Fred making easy work of it.
6. Joe and Pampera

[bart]

7. Stain. I had to be bloody quick with the camera again.
8. In convoy, near the top of the Towhai
9. Fred
10. That blue thing of Andy's makes a pretty picture.
11. View from the top of Towai Road
12. Pampera

[bart]

13. Some bikes look pretty even when they're dirty (I was going to make a joke about women, but that's a bit obvious)
14. Fred in the Makairo
15. The black beast (bloody heavy to pick up)
16. Supertanker in the trees
17. Andy
18. Pampera Michael

[bart]

19. Off in a cloud of dust.

Really enjoyed the day guys. It's a shame it's so far for you guys to come, as there is a lot more good riding in this area. Perhaps I should organise an over nighter one day.

Cheers,
Bart

[_STAIN_]

Good pic's thanks Bart. Was good to have someone to chase yesterday, been 5 years or so since I was last "on the pegs riding"

[andy mac]

It's a shame it's so far for you guys to come, as there is a lot more good riding in this area. Perhaps I should organise an over nighter one day.

Great photos Bartman they reward your efforts to get the shot.
And yes do start planning the overnighter, maybe we stay in a Dannevirke motel and you still get brownie points at home :hug:

[Pampera]

19. Off in a cloud of dust.

It's a shame it's so far for you guys to come, as there is a lot more good riding in this area. Perhaps I should organise an over nighter one day.

Cheers,
Bart

Yes - while all these marvellous roads are in us Wellingtonian's back yard, looping through a few as a day trip makes for a very long day. I did this numerous times on my black and white Dakar and you run up near 500 km and get home well after dark in winter. It makes good sense to plan an overnighter.

I stayed at a fishing lodge at Porangahau the night before attending the "Blackhead Revisted" Adventure ride in early 2000's. However, it did not have all the attractions of a major metropolis such as Dannevirke.

Great idea.

Michael

[NordieBoy]

What's with the open face helmet JMJ?

They're not safe you know.

Might ruin your looks.

[junkmanjoe]

yep... you use one..so i wana be cool like you...:2thumbsup

[NordieBoy]

yep... you use one..so i wana be cool like you...:2thumbsup

You'll need an orange fluro jacket to pull the look off properly.

[junkmanjoe]

ok next ride i do that just for you..:hug:

[Waihou Thumper]

From my place, do the Makairo, Towai Rd etc and a bit of a tiki-tour back to Pahiatua etc is only just over 1000Km, big day but definitely do-able....
I am looking a doing a couple of big rides as I have to be back for me animals dammit! :crybaby:

[Woody2]

Great photos Bartman they reward your efforts to get the shot.
And yes do start planning the overnighter, maybe we stay in a Dannevirke motel and you still get brownie points at home :hug:


+1 with the great pictures, I'm out for the next few weeks but have done the oil change and new spark plug and have ordered a more robust bash plate. Be all set to go:woohoo:

[junkmanjoe]

okies... you wana have some fun...
on 7th or 8th November im having another trip around the pack spur, matakiona , castle point, beach ride..:woohoo:
with a twist...run in reverse.:crazy:
will also add , castle hill, bartons line and wairere road, back to my place for cupper..:apint:

will keep and eye on weather and pick a day..

this is a 80% gravel ride.. fuel at castle point store.
a great entry level ride, for newbees....

please show you interest..

start time for this cannon ball run on gravel would need to be around 10am, catlex solway, masterton..

JMJ

[Paladin]

No daddy duties that weekend after 9am Saturday, so I'm in bro!
:woohoo:

My preference is for the Sunday as i can get away earlier to come play, but if weather and/or demand dictates a Saturday ride I'll try get Saturday morning kiddie drop off cover or come a bit late & play catch up!

[junkmanjoe]

okies daveo mate... subject to weather of course...:scooter:

[Dakar]

Hi Joe, ill be up for Sunday, Nothingflash is gonna join us, possibly XTC too.

[nothingflash]

a great entry level ride, for newbees....JMJ

Oh ok - didn't read that first time around. I'm in. Cheers, John.

[Eddieb]

Oh ok - didn't read that first time around. I'm in. Cheers, John.

Yep, a good ride this one. Cruisy gravel roads with a little bit of light track work, still a full lane wide just a little bumpy.

Very scenic too.

[nothingflash]

Yep, a good ride this one. Cruisy gravel roads with a little bit of light track work, still a full lane wide just a little bumpy.

Very scenic too.

Cool - sounds good.

[junkmanjoe]

sorry all we going to have to cancel this ride..as all off you know..sold the dr..

so we can look at a re run later in the month..

work around you dave...with your free weekends..

sorry again chaps..

JMJ

[Paladin]

sorry all we going to have to cancel this ride..as all off you know..sold the dr..

so we can look at a re run later in the month..

work around you dave...with your free weekends..

sorry again chaps..

JMJ

No worries bro; best hurry up & get that new katoom home!

If weather is supportive I'll still be out for a ride this weekend anyway!

[junkmanjoe]

drag jatz over for a ride to my place mate..
or drag him in to odlins....he like that..

[Eddieb]

No worries bro; best hurry up & get that new katoom home!

If weather is supportive I'll still be out for a ride this weekend anyway!

Let us know if you do, I should be digging big holes but might be convinced to come out one day.

[Howie]

Yep I could be up for a ride one day this weekend, so who's going to make a decision on what day it is? Or do we wait to see what the weather is doing

[Paladin]

Yep I could be up for a ride one day this weekend, so who's going to make a decision on what day it is? Or do we wait to see what the weather is doing

yeah keeping an eye on the long range weather forecast at the mo til bit later in the week but lookin like Saturday may be best day weather wise.

[Aslan]

got itchy wheels and things to do but feel a ride could be theraputic - anyone else in need of spinning up some gravel for a coupla hours today - time could be flexible - need to back in Hutt by 5pm so either AM or PM is possible at this stage :banana:

[marks]

got itchy wheels and things to do but feel a ride could be theraputic - anyone else in need of spinning up some gravel for a coupla hours today - time could be flexible - need to back in Hutt by 5pm so either AM or PM is possible at this stage :banana:

did you go for a ride?

[Aslan]

did you go for a ride?


hello Mark - yes went to Ocean Beach - JMJ getting familiar with his new (to him) Katoom - Paladin, EddieB, Balrog & Howie - great riding - others may come along and explain the rest of their day - I peeled off to get home for some domestic bliss - Ciao Aslan :banana:

[junkmanjoe]

yes today we ventured in to the land of the lost...
i wanted to take the ktm off road, and have a play..in an uncontrolled manor.

i was much more surprised, how controllable the bigger bike was in the sand and lose shingle....we all did good and no offs for any one...sweet..
a few pics of the day.

JMJ

[andy mac]

Photo #2 is an interesting perspective of the bikes crossing the Wharepapa bridge?

[Paladin]

Was great fun today guys as always! And good to see Balrog & Aslan; been a long time since I got to ride with you two!
Had a couple of spots where I was wishing the DR still had the D606 rear on, but all good nonetheless!
And came home to an email offer on the DR, AND a viewing on it tomorrow with a 2nd interested party, so a good day all round!
(I even cleaned my bike when I got in.... shock horror!)
:2thumbsup

Lookin forward to my next "child free" weekend in 2 weeks time for another ride - ya never know, may have a new bike by then! :whistle:

[junkmanjoe]

heres hoping things turn out good for ya dave mate..

[Balrog]

Great day guys, good to get back out again.
Not very ride fit, spent the last few hours passed out on the couch :zzzz:

Few pics of the sand wobbles.


Paladin
Junkmanjoe
Howie
Aslan
Parting shot of the beach

[Aslan]

thanks for everyone's company today a great ride - that coast is spectacular :banana:

[Howie]

It was good to catch up with all of you. I was just out for a ride when who should I run into loitering around the petrol station in featherston, but this group on their way to Ocean beach so decided to tag along. heres a few pictures from the day.

JunkmanJoe, and Eddieb

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JunkmanJoe

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Aslan

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Balrog

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JunkmanJoe, Eddieb, Paladin,

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[Dakar]

Have you even upgraded the lunch box Joe? looks like you got a suitcase on the back now:lol:!! just kidding, looks like i realy missed out there, (the art gallery was a sorry substitute) great pics

[junkmanjoe]

its the box for my batt drill, i fitted it so i could carry my sammys and drink...worked good.:lol:
it even had eddies sammy in there as well....:2thumbsup

[Aslan]

i'm yet to master posting pics here from my mac - have uploaded to Google Picasa - will try to post one of JMJ on his Katoom:

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[Aslan]

more from my employer's iPhone - I believe those of you who were on the ride should be able to see yourselves in the album at the link associated with this pic. Cheers S

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[Howie]

some good pictures there Aslan, it was good to catch up with you again.

[Eddieb]

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[junkmanjoe]

mate...you getting good at makeing them videos....
:first:

[NordieBoy]

Good stuff.
Wish there were some beachy bits like that here.

[Paladin]

mate...you getting good at makeing them videos....
:first:

Yeah nice one Eddie; was a good day out! When are we getting soundtracks on these vids then?
:msn-wink:

[Balrog]

:niceone: nice one Eddie

You wouldn't think that a camera that small would take such good movies.
Excellent :)

[Eddieb]

Yeah nice one Eddie; was a good day out! When are we getting soundtracks on these vids then?
:msn-wink:

When I figure out how to do it without upsetting YouTube over the music rights and can pick some music that goes with the movie.


:niceone: nice one Eddie

You wouldn't think that a camera that small would take such good movies.
Excellent :)

Most of that was filmed with my handheld, there's only 2 small clips done with the GoPro, but yeah it works fairly well. Vibration is the main issue. While it has some fairly good anti-shake software built into the camera there's a lack of places I can mount it on the PD that don't also flex and add a lot of extra movement on top of the vibration the bike already produces. I've tried mounting it on the screen, headlight and front guard on the bike, all of which have a fair bit of flex once things are moving.

I've also tried on top of the helmet but the smallest head movement is multiplied where the camera is mounted. I tried on the side of the helmet Monday night and that might be the go I think.

[marks]

I've also tried on top of the helmet but the smallest head movement is multiplied where the camera is mounted. I tried on the side of the helmet Monday night and that might be the go I think.

screw it to your nose

and stop posting videos of rides I missed out on :no:

[Eddieb]

screw it to your nose

and stop posting videos of rides I missed out on :no:

Joe rang you, you didn't answer.

[marks]

Joe rang you, you didn't answer.

I wasn't saying I wasn't aware of the ride (Thanks Joe)

I had already committed to going trail riding with my son - so it wasn't as if I was stuck painting the house or something boring - in fact I had a great day.

I just hate missing out on any adv rides :weep:

[dino3310]

I wasn't saying I wasn't aware of the ride (Thanks Joe)

I had already committed to going trail riding with my son - so it wasn't as if I was stuck painting the house or something boring - in fact I had a great day.

I just hate missing out on any adv rides :weep:

hey Mark thats really cool. i cant wait till the day i can go riding with my boys :woohoo:

[Aslan]

big ups to you Eddie - way Kewl! :woohoo:

[Eddieb]

I popped over the hill today for the ACC latte run and had a play around the local roads afterwards.

If you go down the trail beside the river you can actually almost get to Martinborough riding through open land.

I also struck 2 separate Wairarapa traffic jams.

[Eddieb]

A few clips from the Pack Spur loop we did a few weeks ago.

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[Waihou Thumper]

Nice work mate...
I have finally found out how to fade in and out the videos, didn't realise it could be done, thought just the music was the only thing I could fade in and out.
Will have to play when I get the next installment done tomorrow evening or Wed...

[junkmanjoe]

Meet up with a couple good mates..
and we went out for a play around wairarapa.
meet the boys at white swan Graytown,

then headed for Kiriwhakapapa rd, then on to Bowen road, through Mangaoranga road, on to Mangamahoe road, over to Dorsets road, closed dorsets road,
Kak aum road then on to closed northcfoft road. then back to my place...

great day for riding with great mates.

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[Aslan]

nice one Joe - looks like a good time was had - good videoing

[junkmanjoe]

hi aslan, sorry we didnt see your post about your ride today, we would have come with you..

ive found a new road for you to try out one day.. and its a goody..

JMJ

[Eddieb]

Yep, yet again Joe came good with some new roads, perfect for a cruisy afternoon ride in the sun.

Here's probably the best road we did today.

[junkmanjoe]

thats not the road,,,,,thats a paddock

JMJ

[merv]

Where's marks at the mo? I thought he might reply to my important thread here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/118743

[Eddieb]

Here's my video of Sundays cruisy ride.

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[Paladin]

Nice compilation vids JMJ & Eddieb!!!!! Thx guys!

Was a good day out for sure, with some stunning views out across the Wairarapa. Big thx to JMJ for organising the access to those farm tracks!

[junkmanjoe]

well chaps, looks like the weather is going to turn to shit...

so im offering at short notice a blat around the rapa tomorrow, in the sunshine while we have some..

roads are un planed, my brother has just picked up his brand new DR650, so hes keen to take it for a blat..

we be leaving my house by 10:30am, if any ones keen to come over we can meet you at south end caltex.
or north end Mobil.
JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

well its a stunning sunny clear sky day here in the rapa today...

will wait till 10:30am after that we be riding.

JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

well today we got 4 ktms, and a brand new DR650. any one else coming....any one anyone....no, right im out the door..

photos to come..

enjoy the sun while its up in the sky..

JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

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a small vid of todays efforts

[Waihou Thumper]

Nice stuff Joe....Good to see you made the most of the day mate! Looks a bit ratshit today however...

[marks]

looks like a great way to spend a day

one day the stars will align and I'll get to come over for a ride with you cruiser guys

I like fish and chips :yes:

[Eddieb]

It was a great way to spend a day.

A lake, somewhere in the Wairarapa, Joe did tell me what it was called and I forgot.
209556

I got stuck again. I seem to do a lot of this. E-07's aren't the best sand tyre.
209557

I stole this pic off Joe, Joe should sell this to KTM as a PR shot.
209558

Another of Joe's pics, on Homewood beach, with my indicator still going
209559

Bullshit stop.
209560

[junkmanjoe]

its called stringfellows lake.

JMJ

[Eddieb]

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[junkmanjoe]

cool vid mate...got to get me a movie camera

JMJ

[dino3310]

cool vid mate...got to get me a movie camera

JMJ
shit i just gotta get broadband to watch the bloody things

[_STAIN_]

cool vid mate...got to get me a movie camera

JMJ

Hi Joe,
This looks like a good learner camera, was thinking of getting one but you can test first :)
http://www.activecomponents.com/Product-Mini-DV-Sports-Cam_1321378.aspx

Got XT ready to go back together, just looking at doing triky mod to stop top gear wearing out.

Cheers
Bryce

[junkmanjoe]

about time you show ya up mate, you been missing out..

JMJ

[Paladin]

Pissed off I missed this one! Looks like you guys had a total blast on the beach! Very nice vids JMJ & Eddie!

Got the centre stand on the T/A yesterday ..... now if the damn tank bars would just show up from Germany!
:(

[junkmanjoe]

once again its short notice,,

but we rapa dudes are going for another coast ride.. this saturday..

the plan

meet martinborough 9.30-10am ish....

ride to Te Awaiti station east coast, 110KM return to martinboroguh
take photos and go oooh arrr ....
back to hinakura and ride the summer hill loop,, 63KM from martinboroguh to the glady pub for a drinky..

then home..

dosnt look like much rain on the radar....
http://metvuw.com/forecast/2010061006/rain-nzni-2010061006-42.gif

JMJ

[Ant]

Sounds great, I'll be there :-)

[junkmanjoe]

okies Ant

ill meet ya at solway caltex around 9 ish,

looks like we going to have a stunning day for a ride..

JMJ

[Ant]

Good stuff Joe
I'll see you at 9, good place to meet.....I need to fill up :-)

[junkmanjoe]

well ant the sun is poring through the windows, its going to be a stunning day for a ride out the beach..

JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

well we had a great day out the coast, thanks heaps to the Te Awaiti station manger to let us go and check out the track..
so i took the twins for a play on the east coast..

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/TBMZx9tif0I/AAAAAAAAH2o/nrXEabqgVR0/s912/IMG_0195.JPG

fun was had by all.

we even found an air strip to play on.................
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/TBMZ4p1nRlI/AAAAAAAAH3E/jobyr1xIlvk/s912/IMG_0206.JPG

with a happy manger, we are allowed to visit again..

JMJ

[Aslan]

looks kewl Joe - look forward to joining you in the 'rapa some time soon - I'm now running dual sport tyres (OEM trailwing front) and used E07 rear as a cash conservation measure whilst using the DR mainly for commuting so I won't be up for any knarly trails over the winter

[junkmanjoe]

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[junkmanjoe]

Hi Aslan..

sorry to give short notice on my rides, if we can get access to a station we sorta got to take it the next day..
ill keep you in the know, next couple weeks we be looking at going back out to the coast to have another look at a section of the coast for possible access.
both these DR's are running trail wings so, nothing to nasty in the riding department..

JMJ

[Aslan]

Hi Aslan..

sorry to give short notice on my rides, if we can get access to a station we sorta got to take it the next day..
ill keep you in the know, next couple weeks we be looking at going back out to the coast to have another look at a section of the coast for possible access.
both these DR's are running trail wings so, nothing to nasty in the riding department..

JMJ


cheers Joe - catch you soon - Aslan

[Ant]

Great ride,cheershttp://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=210333http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=210334http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=210332http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=210339

[junkmanjoe]

Nice photos Ant...
you ready for our next adventure..............

JMJ

[Eddieb]

Geez, anyone would think those 2 are brothers.

[Padmei]

Geez, anyone would think those 2 are brothers.

Fk Me Eddie I was thinking the exact same thing. Who's the oldest?

[junkmanjoe]

Fk Me Eddie I was thinking the exact same thing. Who's the oldest?

dose it really matter,
fallen of ya bike lately...

JMJ

[Waihou Thumper]

dose it really matter,
fallen of ya bike lately...

JMJ

Bitch slap.....:)

[dino3310]

Bitch slap.....:)

o o girl fight girl fight, my moneys on Joe, you go girlfriend :girlfight: :rofl:

[Padmei]

dose it really matter,
fallen of ya bike lately...

JMJ

No surprisingly!! I 'm not taking it anywhere slippery till I get sick of white & want another colour scheme.