Brass Monkey 2010 by gravel

**timg** · 15th May 2010, 23:13

I'll be heading down on Saturday morning via the Haka & Dansey's. Join you for the trip back on Sunday if you don't mind a big red whale tagging along

**_Shrek_** · 16th May 2010, 00:07

Originally Posted by oldrider

Or snowing or thawing after a sharp freeze etc etc! Hey Shrek, what tyres did you settle for in the end?

Shinko 705's front & rear just fitted them tonight

**NordieBoy** · 16th May 2010, 09:06

Originally Posted by _Shrek_

Shinko 705's front & rear just fitted them tonight

What sizes are you running? 150 rear and 120 front?

Is the rear still "Q" rated?

**Aslan** · 17th May 2010, 22:21

Originally Posted by _Shrek_

hey Aslan

Mrs Shrek & I went through on the Gs with a full load had 1 or 2 mishaps but nothing out of the ordinary

still not a lot of water but you just never know on the day if it's been raining

Continuing the topic change - Hi Shrek - are you running Mitas on the GS with tubes E07 or E09 - sizing & experiences please - I need to replace the TKC80 rear on mine if I'm to take it to the MMMMM at the end of July - OK back to the Brass and Struan's attempts to herd cats

**Aslan** · 17th May 2010, 22:23

Originally Posted by Aslan

Continuing the topic change - Hi Shrek - are you running Mitas on the GS with tubes E07 or E09 - sizing & experiences please - I need to replace the TKC80 rear on mine if I'm to take it to the MMMMM at the end of July - OK back to the Brass and Struan's attempts to herd cats

apologies - just read Shrek's and Nordie's posts re Shinkos - DOh - anyway Shrek still keen to hear your experiences with Mitas - cheers S

**Aslan** · 17th May 2010, 22:24

Originally Posted by Aslan

Continuing the topic change - Hi Shrek - are you running Mitas on the GS with tubes E07 or E09 - sizing & experiences please - I need to replace the TKC80 rear on mine if I'm to take it to the MMMMM at the end of July - OK back to the Brass and Struan's attempts to herd cats

apologies - just read Shrek's and Nordie's posts re Shinkos - DOh - anyway Shrek still keen to hear your experiences with Mitas - cheers S

**_Shrek_** · 18th May 2010, 21:30

:slap: sorry guys will get mod to move it to right thread

**Aslan** · 18th May 2010, 21:53

thanks Shrek - helpful response re tyres - re the Brass this year - sorely tempted - as this stage I don't plan on coming - am intending to do the Burt Munro instead this year - kind regards Aslan

**mickeyboy** · 24th May 2010, 17:51

we will be meeting at BP Rolleston 7.30am on the friday , will head down via mckenzie then either blackforest or haka , keep in touch pilgrims of the gravel. mick 027 3669717 txt me cause i don't go on KB much. cheers

**Gixxer peter** · 26th May 2010, 18:34

Will be taking the mighty C50 stepthrough "turtle" through the haka and danseys, i'll try to move out the way as you all fly past

**FJRider** · 26th May 2010, 18:42

Just remember folks ... the Haka' and Dansey's area is getting a fairly large dose of shit weather. In the next week, priority for road repairs will be on the main highways ... not gravel rural roads ... Check road conditions in those areas before you attempt them.

**_Shrek_** · 26th May 2010, 19:11

Originally Posted by FJRider

Just remember folks ... the Haka' and Dansey's area is getting a fairly large dose of shit weather. In the next week, priority for road repairs will be on the main highways ... not gravel rural roads ... Check road conditions in those areas before you attempt them.

why, they are adventure riders after all & the moto is "we like it rough & dirty"