2011 TT2000 (26-27 Feb 2011)

**Devil** · 1st February 2011, 14:45

Originally Posted by Gremlin

I can't trust the performance of tyres getting over 10,000km (dry, wet, ok with gravel etc), so I'll go with Pirelli Scorpion Trails, which will last more than half distance.

You haven't tried those either :P
They'll do the 10k. So will Anakee 2's. I'd get 10k out of the Tourance or Tourance EXP as well. Definately get the 10k with the Conti's.

**gijoe1313** · 1st February 2011, 15:38

Ahh the madness! If I wasn't getting so damned sensible these days, I would be right in there!

**Gremlin** · 2nd February 2011, 18:21

Originally Posted by Jantar

For rides like this, I work on $0.40 per km to cover tyres, fuel, servicing, food and accomodation.

Incidentally, last time I rode the gravel section connecting flyers 1 and 3 it had just been relaid and graded with a thick coarse gravel (for the logging trucks). It was a struggle even on the VStrom with scorpion tyres, but still saved 15 minutes on the main route.

That would be appreciated, but I know you're really good on gravel... How would you propose to do Flyer 2 then? Zig zagging isn't efficient, but back tracking is worse. Last time I calculated my costs (just running costs for the bike) it was around $0.75 per km...

Originally Posted by Devil

You haven't tried those either :P
They'll do the 10k. So will Anakee 2's. I'd get 10k out of the Tourance or Tourance EXP as well. Definately get the 10k with the Conti's.

I haven't use the Trails, but I have used the Syncs (more than 7 sets) which is the predecessor to the Trails. I really doubt they would do 10k, especially when the South Island roads eat tyres far more than the north. I squeezed 6500km out of a set when most was in the South Island. In North Island I was somewhere between 7500 and 8500km per set.

**Jantar** · 2nd February 2011, 18:50

Of course, I forgot about Flyer2 which you will need for diamond. If the gravel is in good order then I would suggest Flyer 2 to Waihola, back across the Taieri plains to Flyer 1, then via Mahinerangi to Flyer 3. It would need to be very good order to save the 20 minutes it will take to get back from Waihola to Outram. If the gravel is still rough then Flyer 1, back to Fairfield to get onto Flyer 2, then main Rd to Lawrence for Flyer 3.

**Devil** · 3rd February 2011, 07:49

Originally Posted by Gremlin

I haven't use the Trails, but I have used the Syncs (more than 7 sets) which is the predecessor to the Trails. I really doubt they would do 10k, especially when the South Island roads eat tyres far more than the north. I squeezed 6500km out of a set when most was in the South Island. In North Island I was somewhere between 7500 and 8500km per set.

Apart from them being entirely different from the syncs :P They're designed for big scary bikes.

**Gremlin** · 6th February 2011, 22:25

Well... Mike's recent couple of emails has changed things a bit from when I emailed him last year. I had "optimised" some of the flyers and re-ordered stuff.

Another 24km and 20min has magically been added to my route, so about 3320km.

In other news, the bike is up to 7800km, so nearing the 10k mark.

**lockhead83** · 6th February 2011, 22:29

hi guys!!

i have registered for TT2000. This will be my first time.. Any tips?? i did a bit of south island this dec in 4 days!
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=
205549585616509776656.00049b984252fc5d0d42a

anything in particular that i need to take care off??

Any suggestions welcome
Also I am not too sure of when to start from here(welly)? Rally starts @ 6am from dunedin? picton to dunedin is 670 kms.... not too sure whether to do this in one go a night before the actual rally start.... what say?

Cheers!

**Gremlin** · 6th February 2011, 22:59

Originally Posted by lockhead83

i have registered for TT2000. This will be my first time.. Any tips?? i did a bit of south island this dec in 4 days!

anything in particular that i need to take care off??

Any suggestions welcome
Also I am not too sure of when to start from here(welly)? Rally starts @ 6am from dunedin? picton to dunedin is 670 kms.... not too sure whether to do this in one go a night before the actual rally start.... what say?

Tips:
Keep the stops short... you can't gain a lot of time, but you can sure lose time fast. Stay hydrated, avoid bad things like caffeine, coffee etc, and eat well (not sausage rolls and pies)
If you're just doing the basic route, 1000km isn't too hard, depending on how you typically ride (ie, if a normal day is 200km and pub time, then yeah, it will be hard).

Myself and a mate are doing Picton to Dunedin on Friday...

**Jantar** · 6th February 2011, 23:10

Originally Posted by lockhead83

hi guys!!

Any tips?? ...

.... not too sure whether to do this in one go a night before the actual rally start.... what say?

Any Tips? That depends on how much you intend doing. Is it just the basic TT2000 or are you going for bronze, silver, gold or diamond?

The higher the award you are aiming for, the more planning you need to put into the route and your timing. Generally try and ride at a smooth consistant pace, keep your stops as short as possible, and keep your fluids up.

I would suggest planning to arrive in Dunedin around midday Friday so that you have time for that one last check of your bike while the bike shops are still open.

**LBD** · 9th February 2011, 02:00

Originally Posted by andybandit

Hi LBD, I think you were on the Ferry with me after the rally last year. Were you heading for Turangi. See you in a few weeks.
Andy

Yup thats Smee heading to the start of the 10K super....had a blast. See you in Dunners

Originally Posted by TOTO

I hope that the English guy on the italian racing scooter is at the TT again. I had the greatest of time while still being passed by him in the twisties

I will be on an Italien racing scooter....

Originally Posted by Gixxer peter

It Can??
So who is seriously going to go into this and attack it looking for diamond??

I may be mad but I am not...stupid....

...maybe I am

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Oh... and if you want any proof as to my mental capacity (most think I'm nuts already), here are some numbers:...:

Sounds familiar!

Originally Posted by Gremlin

I do the Southern Cross ...

With you possibly out, I know of one other who's also set (and also changing bike) and we've been chatting a lot on route, equipment etc.

I've heard of him too...
Southern Cross? ...wife and I as well....got tickets for the CCR and Dr Hook concert on the 5th?

Originally Posted by gijoe1313

Ahh the madness! If I wasn't getting so damned sensible these days, I would be right in there!

She insists the older I get the more the madness is setting in

Originally Posted by lockhead83

hi This will be my first time.. Any tips?? anything in particular that i need to take care off?? Cheers!

Physatric...physick...sighkeyhatrick.....shrink evaluation may be in order for any attempt above silver....

**Gremlin** · 9th February 2011, 09:09

Originally Posted by LBD

I will be on an Italien racing scooter....

That's one very powerful scooter... I'm inclined to believe with 150hp on tap, it could be a motorbike?

Originally Posted by LBD

Southern Cross? ...wife and I as well....got tickets for the CCR and Dr Hook concert on the 5th?

Southern Cross starts on the 7th, surely you've heard of it? Monday midday Bluff, Wednesday midday West Cape, Thursday midday East Cape, Friday midday Cape Reinga? Route is entirely your choice, as long as you get to each checkpoint between midday and 1pm.

**Gremlin** · 9th February 2011, 17:39

I've booked a room at the Yaldhurst (end of the ride) for Sunday and Monday night (27/28 Feb).

They have a double and two singles in the room, mate and I have a bed (each - he's a honda rider

), so one bed remaining. Anyone interested flick me a pm, reply here, whatever.

**FJRider** · 9th February 2011, 17:49

To ANY entrants on the tt2000 ... if a bed (even for a few hours) ... or fuel dump ... is required in ALEXANDRA ... or a possibility of help might be needed ... PM me and we'll see if I can be of assistance.

**andybandit** · 9th February 2011, 21:20

Wonder what Mike will do with Flyer 17, now that the Kurow bridge across the Waitaki River is closed to all traffic. Only pedestrians can cross during daylight hours. The river has undermined the wooden structure. As reported on TV3 news tonight.
Riding from Waimate back to SH1 to Seven Mile Road to SH83 to Kurow, adds an extra 23 Km or 10 to 12 minutes to the Flyer compared to using SH82.

**FJRider** · 9th February 2011, 21:23

Originally Posted by andybandit

Wonder what Mike will do with Flyer 17, now that the Kurow bridge across the Waitaki River is closed to all traffic. Only pedestrians can cross during daylight hours. The river has undermined the wooden structure. As reported on TV3 news tonight.
Riding from Waimate back to SH1 to Seven Mile Road to SH83 to Kurow, adds an extra 23 Km or 10 to 12 minutes to the Flyer compared to using SH82.

The chances of diamond status is slim at best ... now just less so.

Just another flyer to be ignored.