Homer tunnel advice

**mr-burger** · 16th July 2010, 12:51

This summer will be the first time through on my bike and if I remember rightly when i was in the car I remember the state of the road though was pretty shocking. My concern is not wanting my girlfriend on her GSX freaking out halfway through!!!! Hahaha. Any advice on going through????

**jim.cox** · 16th July 2010, 12:57

Originally Posted by mr-burger

Any advice on going through????

Remember to take your sunnies off before entering the tunnel - DAMHIK

**Quasievil** · 16th July 2010, 13:04

I went through about two years ago on a KLR, wasnt to bad I though, biggest issue is you can see much of the surface (I found) and tend to focus on the light at the end etc.
Get her to follow you and relax take your time, even have a quick word with the driver behind you, if there is one and explain you will be going slow because ......
Im sure that wont be an issue.
Really tho, its not that much of a challenge, so Im sure it will be sweet.

**Taz** · 16th July 2010, 13:05

It's just a road with a roof. Just don't think about those tonnes and tonnes of rock above you

**jim.cox** · 16th July 2010, 13:14

Originally Posted by Anthrax

It's just a road with a roof.

and waterfalls

and huge potholes you can't see

**Taz** · 16th July 2010, 13:29

Originally Posted by jim.cox

and waterfalls

and huge potholes you can't see

Most of the roads I ride are like that and all the better for it I reckon.

**magicfairy** · 16th July 2010, 14:13

Dont discover your low beam bulb has blown as you enter it

... we went through a few years ago like that, high beam no good, could not see road in front, blinding other vehicles.
Was interesting to say the least (I was pillion)

**kit** · 16th July 2010, 15:46

Originally Posted by jim.cox

Remember to take your sunnies off before entering the tunnel - DAMHIK

Yep thats what I was told too...

**Grasshopperus** · 16th July 2010, 16:29

practise riding with your eyes closed

**grusomhat** · 16th July 2010, 17:05

Clutch in, WOT.

**Flip** · 16th July 2010, 17:53

Originally Posted by Grasshopperus

practise riding with your eyes closed

I shut one eye while waiting so I had some night vision.

**Virago** · 16th July 2010, 18:05

My wife and I did it about three months ago - it's a piece of cake.

From the Te Anau side is the most daunting, sloping downhill quite steeply. Coming back is sweet as. The road surface is fine - no serious pot-holes (not that we found anyway).

The suggest about removing sunglasses is very important. I've got shocking night vision - I got the wife to take the lead. If you're worried about seeing where you're going, simply jump on behind one of the ubiquitous camper-vans, and follow them through - their brake-lights will light up the wet road surface, showing up any irregularities.

Don't be put off doing it - in good weather it is quite literally the best ride in New Zealand.

**Maha** · 16th July 2010, 18:38

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**davereid** · 16th July 2010, 18:42

Originally Posted by mr-burger

Any advice on going through????

Its a great ride, beautiful scenery, just one of the worlds treasures.

My advice ?

Take a camera. Take your time. Enjoy the most beautiful roads in the world.