Tussock Buster 2010

[B0000M]

i actually noticed it last year at waiouru, if if was stuck behind someone for a reasonable period going slow my bike would foul up a bit, and i put that down the the real high altitude, but i run my bike richer than standard, id say if you run standard settings there it should be fine.

[Ktmboy]

I happened to do a pre Tussock Buster ride there in Dec 09 and we were advised to increase tyre pressure. I thought "why its only pumice based soil".
Wrong. The places we went had freaking gnarly rocks throughout and we were hitting them at speed.

I don't know if these tracks are included but it would be a good idea to pump tyres up to 15-16 psi. It just might save having the weekend ruined by a buggered tyre. You can always let them down if need be.

On a side note I have been offered the Helwan barracks for accomodation next year. These barracks are on the other side of SW1 just north of Waiouru past the 100km sign. They have barrack type rooms (Lockable) for about 150 personnel with matteresses and showers etc.
There is a discreet gate on the opposite of the road for direct access into base camp. The disadvantage is a ride thru the compound for meals and track entry. The advantages are that its heated (was -4 there last night) and you don't have to pitch a tent etc.

Just gauging interest at this stage. There maybe a small charge to cover room/toilet cleaning etc.

[L Rider]

Thats a great idea about the barracks. The bit of a ride to get to base camp would be far outweighed by the benefits of the barracks. This year we've got a Transit House due to John being in the forces & deployed at present.
Last year we camped which was good but alot more hassle this year when its just the chicks & young kids.

[SpikedPunch]

Barracks sound fun, like school camp !
Got an appt. with mr. Physio to get my leg strapped up next Thursday night. I've impressed him enuff with my leg press that he'll let me ride strapped + with a brace

[L Rider]

Barracks sound fun, like school camp !
Got an appt. with mr. Physio to get my leg strapped up next Thursday night. I've impressed him enuff with my leg press that he'll let me ride strapped + with a brace

Thats awesome he's gonna let you go When are you guys heading down?

[Pornstar]

Hope that strap on dosent hinder your riding, as some can be quite large.

[SpikedPunch]

Lol, pornstar there living up to his name
L rider, we're heading down on the Friday morning, hopefully get in a little riding on friday. Be keen to check out the army museum that day too, since we only got to see it in a hurry before we left last time as I had work the next day and we were all worn out.
Anyone notice how cold it was this morning? Anyone who hasn't camped there, make sure to bring warm stuff to sleep in cause it gets so so cold there, we are gonna FREEZE at night

[krad_nz]

I was thinking of sorting out a punchure repair kit or something similar.
Can anyone recommend a kit? Are there alternatives? I've heard of some sort of spray stuff etc?

What do you guys use?

[noobi]

I was thinking of sorting out a punchure repair kit or something similar.
Can anyone recommend a kit? Are there alternatives? I've heard of some sort of spray stuff etc?

What do you guys use?

Oldskool used a tyre pando at the first fuel stop of the Dam loop at last years tussock buster, maybe carry one of those, it wont do big valve tear tyre punctures, but I would think it would do smaller holes. It lasted all the way back to the carpark, ~70 k.

[krad_nz]

Oh yup. I wondered what it was called. Cheers cuz!

[L Rider]

I was thinking of sorting out a punchure repair kit or something similar.
Can anyone recommend a kit? Are there alternatives? I've heard of some sort of spray stuff etc?

What do you guys use?

I went up to cycletreads the other wknd about this. They only had 2 options at that time for tyres with tubes. One was Blue Goo or something which is more a preventative. You put it into your tubes then if you got a hole air causes this substance to react & goes into a lump sealing the hole.
Other option was this motul stuff which puts some air into the tyre as well - its a aerasol. I've got that that i'll carry with me.

[L Rider]

Lol, pornstar there living up to his name
L rider, we're heading down on the Friday morning, hopefully get in a little riding on friday. Be keen to check out the army museum that day too, since we only got to see it in a hurry before we left last time as I had work the next day and we were all worn out.
Anyone notice how cold it was this morning? Anyone who hasn't camped there, make sure to bring warm stuff to sleep in cause it gets so so cold there, we are gonna FREEZE at night

SP - We're leaving Friday morning too - well me, Atlanta, my wee niece & John's other sister. Rachel & Brooky will leave in the arvo.
I thought this morning with how cold it was here that down there its gonna be bloody freezing.
Last year did you change the oil/fuel mix in your bike or did you just run it the same as you do here?

[Keithf]

Best pack the winter woolies as well then

that its heated (was -4 there last night) and you don't have to pitch a tent etc.

[krad_nz]

Glad I got those thermals that were on sale during the height of summer. Was thinking of this at the time

[krad_nz]

SP - We're leaving Friday morning too - well me, Atlanta, my wee niece & John's other sister. Rachel & Brooky will leave in the arvo.
I thought this morning with how cold it was here that down there its gonna be bloody freezing.
Last year did you change the oil/fuel mix in your bike or did you just run it the same as you do here?

She just ran the same mix as usual. So 32:1 for about 99% of the time, then the occasional 50:50 water fuel mix Oops!