Hawke's Bay Ride Outs - is anyone there?

**R650R** · 10th November 2014, 15:27

Thanks Robin.

Yeah Marty it looks like fun, and affordable fun too. Trying very hard not to buy one, as long as no one posts any trademe links I'll be fine...
I've never met such a friendly relaxed bunch of people at any sports event before either. Nearly everyone thanks you for helping out in person. I guess it's a sport where patience and being relaxed is a core skill needed.

**DR Girl** · 10th November 2014, 20:37

Originally Posted by Night Falcon

That motorcycle adventure riding lark seems like a lot of fun.....have to give it a go one day.

The trials riding looked pretty interesting too.....might give that a shot one day too.

You haven't lost your sense of humour

It sure isn't the same riding without you. Miss those wheel stands of yours that would pop up anywhere

Also it ain't the same without the Marty chuckle . . . NOT to be confused with the Marty shuffle

**Waipukbiker** · 10th November 2014, 21:38

Looks like we have got a few more keen Adv riding chaps in the HB gang, John on a Transalp, Alistair on a KLR650, (Used to belong to some American dude who gets really loose on a KTM530

) Alistairs mate on a Yammy (Sorry, forgotten your name), Dave on a Beemer GS650, ( When he gets it fixed after falling off a trailer) Nigel who is seriously looking for a DR650, (He had a ride on mine and promptly got rid of his Dakar) Beagle the Jammy bugger who has just scored an 09 DR650 off TM with under 3,000 kms on the clock for under 3 grand, Just needs one fork leg replaced. Also has a big tank, pumper carb, after market exhaust system and some other good bits. (deals like this should be illegal).

**GPS MAN** · 11th November 2014, 07:00

Sounds like you guys and gal had a Great Day of Riding!

I'll be there next time.,,

**benhall** · 11th November 2014, 07:03

wheres all the roadies

**Night Falcon** · 11th November 2014, 07:47

Originally Posted by R650R

Thanks Robin.

Yeah Marty it looks like fun, and affordable fun too. Trying very hard not to buy one, as long as no one posts any trademe links I'll be fine...
I've never met such a friendly relaxed bunch of people at any sports event before either. Nearly everyone thanks you for helping out in person. I guess it's a sport where patience and being relaxed is a core skill needed.

My advice mate....don't try too hard not to get one, they are two wheeled fun personified

Thanks for the continued encouragement DRGirl; that banana moves a lot better than me at present- had my gall bladder removed last week so another op out of the way. Shoulder is getting looked at in December, MRI showed a tear in the cartilage so likely an op in the new year which will likely delay my return to the handlebars for a bit longer.....gives me longer to procrastinate on a new bike.

I see there is a NZ agent for Icon riding gear on TM. Pretty good gear by all accounts (not up to Klim standards I don't think?) so will have to check it out as still have to replace all mine. Would like to try it on for fit etc so might need a trip to the big smoke once I'm bit more mobile again - their adv helmets look pretty snazzy but don't know about the bubble visors for distortion; anyone tried em?

**R650R** · 11th November 2014, 15:55

Originally Posted by Night Falcon

My advice mate....don't try too hard not to get one, they are two wheeled fun personified

Still trying to forget how much fun those go karts were... I can see myself getting one of those trials things, just my bank account says no right now...

**400sm** · 19th November 2014, 23:50

Originally Posted by Waipukbiker

Looks like we have got a few more keen Adv riding chaps in the HB gang, John on a Transalp, Alistair on a KLR650, (Used to belong to some American dude who gets really loose on a KTM530

) Alistairs mate on a Yammy (Sorry, forgotten your name), Dave on a Beemer GS650, ( When he gets it fixed after falling off a trailer) Nigel who is seriously looking for a DR650, (He had a ride on mine and promptly got rid of his Dakar) Beagle the Jammy bugger who has just scored an 09 DR650 off TM with under 3,000 kms on the clock for under 3 grand, Just needs one fork leg replaced. Also has a big tank, pumper carb, after market exhaust system and some other good bits. (deals like this should be illegal).

I think you will find that John and Beagle are used to a much brisker pace than the normal KB (knitting bitches) tediously slow crawl.

**R650R** · 25th November 2014, 07:15

Got to explore some 'off-limits' areas in Kawekas yesterday as passenger in Logging truck. We had to wait at a gate for loading crew and asked about keys/access etc. Apparently they try to keep access to a minimum and even those who do have keys face a $1000 bill if they lose one. Fresh forestry tracks were pretty soft not sure they'd be too much fun on a big ADV bike, driver had the KW aired down to about 60psi, can drop it to 30.

**Night Falcon** · 25th November 2014, 10:36

Originally Posted by R650R

Got to explore some 'off-limits' areas in Kawekas yesterday as passenger in Logging truck. We had to wait at a gate for loading crew and asked about keys/access etc. Apparently they try to keep access to a minimum and even those who do have keys face a $1000 bill if they lose one. Fresh forestry tracks were pretty soft not sure they'd be too much fun on a big ADV bike, driver had the KW aired down to about 60psi, can drop it to 30.

nice work, good to hear the HB spy network is doing its stuff

......and speaking of adventure bikes......I'm pleased to announce the arrival of a "2010 EXC 530" as my new steed.

My daughter said home just wasn't the same without a KTM in the garage so what can I say, as a parent you do almost anything for ya kids

**R650R** · 25th November 2014, 17:04

Originally Posted by Night Falcon

......and speaking of adventure bikes......I'm pleased to announce the arrival of a "2010 EXC 530" as my new steed.

Damn! that's nice

If you need anyone to exercise it so the seals don't go dry etc....

**DR Girl** · 25th November 2014, 20:05

Fabulous news Marty. Well done. We now have twins

in the group !!

**Waipukbiker** · 25th November 2014, 21:37

Originally Posted by R650R

Damn! that's nice

If you need anyone to exercise it so the seals don't go dry etc....

Well since we are such a considerate bunch here in the bay we could set up a roster system.

**pomgolian** · 25th November 2014, 21:45

Good news Marty plenty more tracks to explore, went for a blast today bit of fishing thrown in while i tried to find a track that is on the map but not on the ground "mrs farmer says not heard of that sonny & you cant come through here"

Then up over Darky's bit further on six logging trucks try to run me off the road had to hide in the ditch on one bend (did you see me Raymond), then on the way home two truck and trailers wanted the whole road so had to dive for cover in the ditch again.