September 25-27th - Auckland - Owhango/42nd/Fishers

[johannvr]

I wouldn't worry too much. Me falling off etc has more to do with a basic lack of skill, than the size of the front sprocket. I'm just trying to stack the odds in my favour.

Kinda need as much help as I can get too - came unstuck last year on the TTTTT ride in a slippery patch & I've been blaming it ever since on the 15t & not being able to ride slow enough & control the bike proper-like ... excuse now been used for too long, so I suspect I'd better change & come up with something new. Will of course never admit that a "very slight" lack of fitness & riding skills may have contributed

[Crisis management]

I could be up for this. Never even seen the 42 before, any probs at that time of year with the errr "larger" adventure bikes? (Read: GS Adventure on knobs with a retard on board)

No, no, no ,no, you'll be fine, trust me.

Where is that camera??

[Taz]

I could be up for this. Never even seen the 42 before, any probs at that time of year with the errr "larger" adventure bikes? (Read: GS Adventure on knobs with a retard on board)

You'll be fine. (remembers to pack 2 cameras)

[Devil]

Hah, yeah yeah yeah comedians, dont forget, you guys would be helping me pick it up! You should go easy on us fuel tankers, we might be saving your arse some time...

... if you need any plowing or trench digging done...

[Taz]

chris (with dots) I'll be on this ride but will be trailering the 525 to owhango. So i'll see you there friday afternoon/night.
Andy.

[Eddieb]

I could be up for this. Never even seen the 42 before, any probs at that time of year with the errr "larger" adventure bikes? (Read: GS Adventure on knobs with a retard on board)

The bike will be fine, several 1100's, 1150's, 1150 GSA's & 1200's have been through there before, plus quite a few 100PD's.

I can't speak for the retard however.

[junkmanjoe]

even the safari slut made it through ok...

[Devil]

Consider me apprehensive! Me 1200GSA is a lardy tart (*said quietly so she doesn't hear me*). Whats the track like? Is it a gravel road, or is it actually slippery shit?
Should I just wait for summer to be safe before doing it?

[Eddieb]

95% of it is very hard packed dirt. If it's wet some of it might be slippery.

Dr Ed's recommendation is to take 2 HTFU pills and find out on the day. It's worth the ride.

[.chris]

Consider me apprehensive! Me 1200GSA is a lardy tart (*said quietly so she doesn't hear me*). Whats the track like? Is it a gravel road, or is it actually slippery shit?
Should I just wait for summer to be safe before doing it?

I am going to be doing it on my 690 with the sahara 3 tires, so if it is wet we might just be fcked together.

Anthrax, cool will see you there.
I think wrf2500 is doing the trailer down there thing also.

[Devil]

Except your fscked is 145kg, mine is 245kg Although If I keep the gas low maybe 225kg.
TKC80 front and Mitas E09 rear...

[.chris]

Except your fscked is 145kg, mine is 245kg Although If I keep the gas low maybe 225kg.
TKC80 front and Mitas E09 rear...

Yeah, but at least you will not be alone

[Taz]

Devil - Except your fscked is 145kg, mine is 245kg

c.h.r.i.s - Yeah, but at least you will not be alone

And we'll all be able to point and laugh from the top of the hill. After taking lots of photo's we'll help you drag that beemer to the top

You definitely will get thru one way or the other. If not we'll call a helicopter....

[Devil]

And we'll all be able to point and laugh from the top of the hill. After taking lots of photo's we'll help you drag that beemer to the top

You definitely will get thru one way or the other. If not we'll call a helicopter....

Bastards. Haha. Have I mentioned i'm only 5'9"? On a GSA? Perhaps I should have asked if the ride was suitable for someone on tiptoes...

[Eddieb]

Except your fscked is 145kg, mine is 245kg Although If I keep the gas low maybe 225kg.
TKC80 front and Mitas E09 rear...

I've done it on my fully fueled 100GS PD, which with 35 litres on board wouldn't be far shy of that. I was running E-09 rear and 3/4 worn TKC front.

With decent tyres like those it shouldn't be an issue.