Db1k 2012

**NordieBoy** · 14th October 2011, 08:33

Originally Posted by Skinny_Birdman

Seriously Crim, who called it that? Woman's Weekly?

Halfthrottle is the guys name...

He's got some brilliant stuff

**_Shrek_** · 14th October 2011, 09:10

Originally Posted by Woodman

WOW, cool website guys. Very easy to follow and very proffusional. Little bit up in the air whether I can make it at this stage. Hope so.

why are you waiting to see if, KLR have brought out snorkel kits

Originally Posted by Transalper

I'll still help push a stuck bike

: had me worried there for a minute TA

**Transalper** · 14th October 2011, 09:56

Originally Posted by _Shrek_

....

: had me worried there for a minute TA

You have nothing to worry about you were using E10's last time and I read indications you will be using them again next time. They may not be big knobs but they are still knobs... in the same class as the TKC80 if I understand correctly. Give you half a chance more than a slick and supposed to suite the big bike quite well. All here/say of course.

**_Shrek_** · 14th October 2011, 10:19

Originally Posted by Transalper

Give you half a chance more than a slick and supposed to suite the big bike quite well. All here/say of course.

aye I think mitas are making tubbless Eo9's as well & will go back to them after the E10's are worn out as I'm fitting the new Eo7's when they get here for road & summer use

the Vids you put up

: will be a big help to those that have not done a
Db1k before & those that have will know that having shitty tyre's just don't cut it

with anyone

**mattsdakar** · 14th October 2011, 13:57

Just signed up, again!
Thinking of having a crack at the 24hour ride as it's been a couple of years since the last, will make a firm decision closer to the time.
For those interested I will be organising access thru Orari Gorge Station on the Friday for those keen on getting a little bit dirty on the way from Christchurch to Fairlie, I believe the koha from last year was $10pp.
I'll create a link closer to the time so I can collect some numbers for search and rescue purposes!
Don't procrastinate about this ride guys, it's time to start building up the brownie points with the wife and work, the DB1K is the ride of the year, not to be missed.
You North Islanders, if you haven't done the South Island dirt roads yet, now is the time!

See you there, cheers Matt

**GPS MAN** · 14th October 2011, 14:51

This looks like something I need/want to do

**MXNUT** · 14th October 2011, 17:08

Originally Posted by buggsubique

Im heading down tues nightt the long way down...westcoast, arthurs, somewheresomewhere, bluff then back up for the friday bbq gathering. Gottawarm up before the ride eh....
.

Sounds a bit ambitous for me and the DRZ seat

. Have booked ferry crossing for the Wednesday afternoon and plan to spend 2 days getting to fairlie.

I did buy a ferry ticket that could be easily changed though

**GPS MAN** · 14th October 2011, 17:58

[QUOTE=MXNUT;1130175304]Sounds a bit ambitous for me and the DRZ seat

. Have booked ferry crossing for the Wednesday afternoon and plan to spend 2 days getting to fairlie.

I did buy a ferry ticket that could be easily changed though

[/QUOTE

Well...I talked myself into it...see how many more will be going down from the North..maybe we could do a group ride down?

**_Shrek_** · 14th October 2011, 18:57

[/QUOTEWell...I talked myself into it...see how many more will be going down from the North..maybe we could do a group ride down?

[/QUOTE]

ring InterIslander/Blue Bridge & see if you gay's

I mean guys/girls can get a cheaper xing for group

**Aslan** · 14th October 2011, 18:57

[QUOTE=GPS MAN;1130175349]

Originally Posted by MXNUT

Sounds a bit ambitous for me and the DRZ seat

. Have booked ferry crossing for the Wednesday afternoon and plan to spend 2 days getting to fairlie.

I did buy a ferry ticket that could be easily changed though

[/QUOTE

Well...I talked myself into it...see how many more will be going down from the North..maybe we could do a group ride down?

Hi I'm interested in riding South with others - usually go down through the Rainbow or Molesworth and around the Lake Lyndon summer road to Methven ish

Also - given my performance last year on the day one Challenge Section - Awakino Ski Field- had to be helped to pick my DR up 5 times by Rogson - I think I'd better skip the Challenge Sections this year - I will be 64 after all

**_Shrek_** · 14th October 2011, 19:00

[QUOTE=Aslan;1130175410]

Originally Posted by GPS MAN

Also - given my performance last year on the day one Challenge Section - Awakino Ski Field- had to be helped to pick my DR up 5 times by Rogson - I think I'd better skip the Challenge Sections this year - I will be 64 after all

only 5 not bad

& 64 just a young'n, be good to catch up

**Aslan** · 14th October 2011, 20:08

[QUOTE=_Shrek_;1130175414]

Originally Posted by Aslan

only 5 not bad

& 64 just a young'n, be good to catch up

HI Shrek - look forward to seeing you and having a catch up - trust all's good for you - cheers Aslan aka Stephen O

**cold comfort** · 14th October 2011, 21:03

Once again getting fired up for this year. Decided to make life difficult by setting up a different bike instead of the trusty DR. (Just in case the challenge section beckons...). Look forward to catching up again guys. Just wouldn't be the same without the DBK kicking off the New Year!

**Woodman** · 16th October 2011, 08:46

Registered. Flooding in Bangkok means I can do the dusty.

**timg** · 16th October 2011, 10:51

Originally Posted by mattsdakar

Just signed up, again!

For those interested I will be organising access thru Orari Gorge Station on the Friday for those keen on getting a little bit dirty on the way from Christchurch to Fairlie, I believe the koha from last year was $10pp.
I'll create a link closer to the time so I can collect some numbers for search and rescue purposes!

Cool, hope to tag along this year if you dont mind a slow old fart slowing y'all down.