Places to stay for the night

[T.I.E]

Tenting can be done but it's not really required. It's the sleeping bags , mats that are the killers

Back packers, tourist cabins etc are all good and you can often rent linen as well. Top 10 gives you the option (usually) to upgrade to motel quality if you need to (raining, tired etc)

Vicki and I get a pannier each (small). Tools / spares and shoes and other awkward items go in the roll bag on the back, handy dany items like cameras etc into the ginormous tank bag. tripod could lash on top of the rear luggage no sweat.

We look like a mobile Op Shop on the road but at least we own it...

Cheers

Handy Dandy Items? is that like Handy Dandy Note book or a thinking chair?
kidding but i know what you mean. i think i will be fitting a new rear suspension to the bike aswell to accomidate the weight.
and the top 10 thingee is sounding better and better.
i think i will be losing the tent and sleeping bags and ground matt as it is just too much. although where i will be putting my brand new george forman grill will be interesting.

[oldrider]

Hi, "takiniteasy" re South Island visit. Little known stopover place.
(www.otematatacountryinn.co.nz) Clear garage for storing bikes. $25:00/pp Linen private warm etc. Central location for great day trips/loops on roads sealed/ unsealed. (Dansey, Haka, Blackforrest, Omarama Passes) Look it up on the map. The original motorcycle heaven. Latest KiwiRider mag has article on supposed "virgin riding trails" (Ive been riding them for the last 40 yrs) Great country. Just a suggestion. Cheers John.

[T.I.E]

Hi, "takiniteasy" re South Island visit. Little known stopover place.
(www.otematatacountryinn.co.nz) Clear garage for storing bikes. $25:00/pp Linen private warm etc. Central location for great day trips/loops on roads sealed/ unsealed. (Dansey, Haka, Blackforrest, Omarama Passes) Look it up on the map. The original motorcycle heaven. Latest KiwiRider mag has article on supposed "virgin riding trails" (Ive been riding them for the last 40 yrs) Great country. Just a suggestion. Cheers John.

oh yeah now your talking. oh think i'm gonna head down now.

[Big Dave]

Handy Dandy Items? i

Back in the 80's before 'integrated luggage' and top boxes etc - co-pilot and I spent almost a year touring OZ like this.