Rough it to the Burt Munro - what do I need to take?

**fatzx10r** · 25th August 2010, 19:37

take lots of booze and you'll be fine

**sunhuntin** · 25th August 2010, 19:38

if you are camping out at the event, take a torch. i had a devil of a time finding my way through the tents without breaking my neck on the lines. lol.

i didnt bother taking a hat, and didnt get burned. you might need something at the beach if its hellishly windy. most people wore their full face lids.

**Corse1** · 25th August 2010, 19:55

I'd go unprepared if I was allowed

**Muppet** · 25th August 2010, 21:48

Originally Posted by rastuscat

The dude on the quad is a legend !!

Looks cool. Now I'm going to take my 1150GS up Dyers Pass and get a good run up so I can skim Lyttelton Harbour and get to Diamond Harbour without dropping a set.

Oh, don't worry about taking a hat to keep the sun off. The event is being held in Invercargill.

Take some stuff to fend off Tim, he's the mayor down there, and e's a nutter.

Oh dear, it appears some people have short memories........

**98tls** · 25th August 2010, 21:59

Fwiw we live an easy days ride to the event,if you feel the need for any home comforts ie shower etc sing out and call in.Enjoy your trip.

**mulletman** · 25th August 2010, 22:13

If you love your bike buy a cheap cover down there as its gonna get smothered in sand.

**Coldrider** · 25th August 2010, 23:10

Originally Posted by rocketman1

Thats amazing but i cant see me getting my GS across cook strait that way..May be I could put a bigger bash plate under the motor to act as ski, and get a bigger knobbly to act as water wheel ,,,,way to go

nah, a jap import van has driven across the strait last year

**LBD** · 26th August 2010, 02:38

Steinies don't work...and when at the bar, do not ask for "Just a Speight thanks" ...its not JUST a Speights"

if the sun is shining it will burn really quickly.

Lots of sand alright....CRC and chain lube to wash chain before the trip home.

Maps? just follow the crowd....not many roads down there.

Ear plugs ....unless you like the dueling banjos.....

Allow time for other than SH1 routes

**doc** · 26th August 2010, 07:17

Originally Posted by rocketman1

Looking to do the Burt Munro this November.

Tag along with this group.

http://www.variety.org.nz/coming-up-xidc25824.html

Variety Bike Bash - November 21-26

Start your engines for the inaugural Variety Bike Bash, a bike run with a difference!

It will combine fantastic scenery and great roads with fundraising for Kiwi kids and, in true Variety style, entertainment and fun.

The bike version of Variety’s iconic vehicle Bash, the inaugural event will travel from Auckland to Invercargill, arriving in time for the iconic Burt Munro Challenge.

pretty and shiny gizmos to trade with the locals. Have to avoid Chch if you take any

**davereid** · 26th August 2010, 08:36

Originally Posted by doc

Tag along with this group.

http://www.variety.org.nz/coming-up-xidc25824.html Variety Bike Bash - November 21-26 Start your engines for the inaugural Variety Bike Bash, a bike run with a difference! It will combine fantastic scenery and great roads with fundraising for Kiwi kids and, in true Variety style, entertainment and fun.
The bike version of Variety’s iconic vehicle Bash, the inaugural event will travel from Auckland to Invercargill, arriving in time for the iconic Burt Munro Challenge.pretty and shiny gizmos to trade with the locals. Have to avoid Chch if you take any

Phew $2500 entry ! a great cause, but too rich for me.

**scumdog** · 27th August 2010, 02:11

Originally Posted by rocketman1

Of course ....A map, cant trust the signposts way down there I guess.

Pfft, only about three roads down there anyway.

You could just follow all the other bikes heading there.....

**Bikemad** · 27th August 2010, 09:17

decent tent pegs mate................not the shitty shiney wire type ones.......

**Brian d marge** · 29th August 2010, 21:45

Originally Posted by LBD

Steinies don't work...and when at the bar, do not ask for "Just a Speight thanks" ...its not JUST a Speights"

So . do have any other beers thas this local muck , might not be well received

Would they notice if I brought my own ?? ,,,,,,tipped out the crap they call beer , and refilled my glass with something a man could drink?

Stephen

**JMemonic** · 30th August 2010, 00:15

Money, Invercargill has a licensing trust so booze seems a little more expensive, not by much. There is a 4 square on the road to the event that apparently is outside the trust boundaries thus is a little cheaper.

You tent will need good wind handling ability, and decent pegs as has been mentioned, your wet weather gear of course can be obtained from the warehouse, perfectly suitable stuff. A cap and sunnies are a good idea for the beach racing, and last year we got a bit burnt at Wyndham street races.

You can get a toy in Invercargill for the toy run on Sunday, its a good cause, I know you wont find it on the official programme but it leaves opposite the rally entrance and winds its way out to Wyndham.

Hmm what else, time would be the other thing, time to get from Picton to Invercargill, you need to decide which way you want to get there and the way back, you could travel down the west coast over a couple of days and back via the east or vice versa up to you really.