Auckland to Invercargill and back again

[SpeedySapper]

I've got a 2006 Sprint ST ABS with factory bags in stock. 21kays, ultimate Sports Tourer with the motor you already love. Trade your Speed III on it, PM me if keen or email jimmy@tssmotorcycles.co.nz

Thanks for the offer but probably won't trade. Still thinking about the best machine.

[nodrog:Me]

Thanks for the offer but probably won't trade. Still thinking about the best machine.

If you like the 1050 triple, that is the best machine. I'm sure Jimmy will be happy for you to buy it outright with no trade.

[Hinny]

Fly down ... pick up the bike ... spend seven days riding it home ...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-388340787.htm

Perfect bike for the job.

[Winston001]

What a great trip. Are you planning this soon, because winter on the Mainland takes its job seriously.

And is this a way of changing your bike, or are you going to keep the Triple?

Personally I'd use a Ventura rack or simply bungy a backpack onto the rear seat. Crude but simple.

[Quasievil]

get the tiger or an adventure bike, why restrict yourself to highways, far more fun mixing it up a bit, go back via the molesworth or something. they will take more luggage to.

[SpeedySapper]

What a great trip. Are you planning this soon, because winter on the Mainland takes its job seriously.

And is this a way of changing your bike, or are you going to keep the Triple?

Personally I'd use a Ventura rack or simply bungy a backpack onto the rear seat. Crude but simple.

I'm thinking of going in November; I know it's some months away, but time seems to be flying past. I seem to be in Christchurch every week for work at the moment, so have some idea how much colder (and sunnier!) it is than Auckland.

I really like the Triple and would like to keep it, but was also thinking of the Tiger 800; another triple you see.

The Ventura seems to provide the capacity, but it looks like I'll need to develop ore flexibiliy in the legs to get on the bike, with the pack there.

Since I started planning, the missus has started to take an interest and may even want to come along for the adventure. She's only small, but even her knees meet her ears when riding pillion on a Speed Triple. Maybe a larger tourer will be in order. Decisions, decisions.

[SpeedySapper]

get the tiger or an adventure bike, why restrict yourself to highways, far more fun mixing it up a bit, go back via the molesworth or something. they will take more luggage to.

I was reading the NZ Motorcycle atlas earlier and saw some great unsealed roads described. Good idea to get off road. One particular route went from somewhere Manoupouri to Lake Wakitipa, requiring a trip across the lake on TS Earnslaw. Now that would add to the adventure.

[FJRider]

I was reading the NZ Motorcycle atlas earlier and saw some great unsealed roads described. Good idea to get off road. One particular route went from somewhere Manoupouri to Lake Wakitipa, requiring a trip across the lake on TS Earnslaw. Now that would add to the adventure.

It's Lake Wakatipu ... apart from gravel ... there's a few easy fords too ...

But it has been done on a regular basis by road bikes ...

The link to the Te Anau end here ...

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=Te+A...56.162109&z=13

Prior booking/notice on the Earnslaw may be a good idea as its a long way back to Te Anau at gravel road speeds ...

[Macbat]

V-Strom 1000 would be perfect
Great for a pillion, great for luggage, great on a gravel road (Molesworth) with decent handling and performance for the highway, best allrounder to see and experience all of NZ, if I could find a better value all purpose I'd sell it

[Bikemad]

you already have the bike for it mate...........have done the Burt Munro challenge for the last 3 years on the 955........eight days for the round trip last year which isnt really enough time if you want to take in some sights......... and took way to much gear.......ventura rack would be all you need i reckon

[SpeedySapper]

It's Lake Wakatipu ... apart from gravel ... there's a few easy fords too ...

But it has been done on a regular basis by road bikes ...

The link to the Te Anau end here ...

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=Te+A...56.162109&z=13

Prior booking/notice on the Earnslaw may be a good idea as its a long way back to Te Anau at gravel road speeds ...

Thanks for the tip about booking the boat. Not sure I'd want to take my Triple through fords though.

[SpeedySapper]

you already have the bike for it mate...........have done the Burt Munro challenge for the last 3 years on the 955........eight days for the round trip last year which isnt really enough time if you want to take in some sights......... and took way to much gear.......ventura rack would be all you need i reckon

I'm used to travelling light, so the Ventura could be the answer. Wife seems to be more interested in coming as the days go by. Happy with that, but changes the bike requirements (eg: hair dryer socket, vanity mirror, heated seat, etc).
I see you have a good collection of bikes. Back in the late 70's I wanted a Le Mans, but my mate (now brother in law) got one before me, and I couldn't possibly get the same bike as him! Fancy a 916 now, but just for Sundays!
When is the Burt Munro challenge?

[Bikemad]

23-27th of November.........great event
http://www.burtmunrochallenge.com/

[Supertwin Don]

Did the whole circuit a couple of years ago, doing the Burt Munro this year - leaving Hamilton 23/11 return 30/11 - initial plan, east coast both ways but might consider other options. 3 bikes/riders - Guzzi, GPZ900, FJ1200 - pm me if you want to know more

[Winston001]

You know, as a group we aren't good at getting together at rallies. Is there any reason we don't have a couple of flags on the Mainland to put up for a gathering point? I've missed several KB members at rallies and that's a shame.


Or....maybe they avoided me...