Db1k 2012

**MXNUT** · 26th January 2012, 13:25

Home late last night from the DB after an awesome 3600 Kms.
I have been riding / racing / mucking around and falling off motorcycles for more than 35 years now and Saturday was easliy the best day i have ever had an a motorcycle.

Sunday was probably equally as good, it was just that i was not fully prepared for the cold conditions up on the lammerlaw range and at the serpentine church

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As i was riding up to the church and it was snowing on me again, i was thinking what sort of nutter builds a church way up here

Completed all of the challenge sections on both days, but unforntunately in the black forest section on day 2 my rear tyre cried enough and tore open a 75 mm gash.
Managed to put a tube patch on the inside of the tyre to stop the tube poking out and carried on gingerly for the next 60 kms untill 15kms from fairlie on the tarseal the patch failed again.

So a big thanks to the 2 guys from christchurch who collected me and the bike and trailered us back to fairlie.
Also a HUGE thanks to Struan for sorting out a replacement tyre for me ( or i might still be in Fairlie ) and to Roger for bringing it to me in Fairlie.

Will be back next year for sure, so that i can say i finished the whole event

Ryan, for organizing such an amazing and well run event you are a BLOODY LEGEND

**Kenb** · 26th January 2012, 13:56

So a big thanks to the 2 guys from christchurch who collected me and the bike and trailered us back to fairlie.
Also a HUGE thanks to Struan for sorting out a replacement tyre for me ( or i might still be in Fairlie ) and to Roger for bringing it to me in Fairlie.

The Christchurch guys were Tony (TE) and Grant (Big Guy).

Tony was another broken collar bone from a spill on Sunday and he also cracked three ribs. He had a plate put in on Monday and is due out of the hospital tomorrow. He was doing it hard with those injuries getting through the Lammamoors so thanks to everyone who helped him.

Ken

**NordieBoy** · 26th January 2012, 14:26

I got a bee sting...

**dmoo1790** · 26th January 2012, 14:33

Originally Posted by cold comfort

Hell, that is hard core. I'm amazed you could use it under the circumstances. I would have picked an avulsion injury rather than a # given your range of movement. You must be a tough old coot for sure. Shows you can never can tell without an xray. If its any consolation it is rare to operate from what I've seen. Hope you are feeling better soon and are up for it again next year.

Collar bones can be quite painless. When I did mine I was swinging my arm around with just minor twinges event though it was snapped in two.

**Racing Dave** · 26th January 2012, 15:19

Due to a slip on Sunday (rain/snow/wind) the track has fallen away on the scree slope just after the zig-zag climb. It will be repaired, but not for a couple of weeks. Lucky we got through on Saturday...

**_Shrek_** · 26th January 2012, 16:04

Originally Posted by MXNUT

Managed to put a tube patch on the inside of the tyre to stop the tube poking out and carried on gingerly for the next 60 kms untill 15kms from fairlie on the tarseal the patch failed again.

carry one of these MXNUT, I split my front on the DB 2010 & did over 500k's on it

**dmoo1790** · 26th January 2012, 17:03

Originally Posted by _Shrek_

carry one of these MXNUT, I split my front on the DB 2010 & did over 500k's on it

What is that thing? Can't find anything by googling.

**Buddha#81:Me** · 26th January 2012, 17:26

Originally Posted by dmoo1790

What is that thing? Can't find anything by googling.

Its a bias patch for repairing earthmoving tyres (BMW)........most truck/commercial tyre repairers will have them.......they will be fook all or free if ya talk to the right person.

**circuit1** · 26th January 2012, 18:22

What a bloody top ride mate, Us Aussies had a unreal time and will be back again next year for sure.

Won't be telling all me mates though, don't want them lowering the tone of the place.

Fantastic job of running the show and the GPS maps were spot on.

From sunny and warn to a bloody blizzard in 10 minuts, unreal

Beautiful part of the world you have there.

See you all next year

**alane** · 26th January 2012, 18:28

Originally Posted by Buddha#81

Its a bias patch for repairing earthmoving tyres (BMW)........most truck/commercial tyre repairers will have them.......they will be fook all or free if ya talk to the right person.

Are they "self adhesive" or do you need T Glue em on???

**Crisis management** · 26th January 2012, 18:32

Safely back last night as well, thanks Ryan and all the others that contributed to a fun filled 7 days, the GPS route was perfect for me, I still have a strong dislike for the Awakino saddle (bush bashing in the inverted position didn't seem a good riding style for that sort of terrain) but I've forgiven you now Ryan. Time for some upskilling I think!
I had a minor off on the way home but got back in one piece and judging by the list of injuries got off very lightly, only a swollen ankle.

Stephen, glad you're ok, I was surprised to see you still going on saturday with that shoulder, you're a lot tougher than you give yourself credit for, well done mate.

Special thanks to Struan for all his organising on our (Jaffas') behalf with saving us a lot of hassle over accomodation and general advice and rescuing.

To echo Marks words, best riding time I have ever had, I should have the bike repaired in time for next year.....

Anyone got a RH side KTM footpeg?

**_Shrek_** · 26th January 2012, 18:37

Originally Posted by Buddha#81

Its a bias patch for repairing earthmoving tyres (BMW)........most truck/commercial tyre repairers will have them.......they will be fook all or free if ya talk to the right person.

unless you get 10 ofem

Originally Posted by alane

Are they "self adhesive" or do you need T Glue em on???

make sure the area is clean & yes you need glue

**Cary** · 26th January 2012, 19:28

Good to get back down South again, loved the ride even though you South Islanders don't know that summer weather is supposed to be WARM!!

Great riding in the snow even with the unexpected cold, only my hands got a little chilled. Thanks to Alex(Skinny.......) for leading Taz & I after Gardeners Track.

The XR didn't put a wheel wrong all weekend, after my last minute fuel issue.......

So did the Beemer rider get thru the Gardeners Track ok??

Thanks to Fran for leading Taz & I through Mangatapu track/forestry, good way to finish our south Is leg.

The GPS track was fantastic Ryan, cheers.

Rode from Kawhia to Akl today in jeans, t-shirt & jacket with liner removed.........