the alternative is to going from Murupara through the million dollar highway to Kawerau then Opotiki down through the Waioeka gorge turn off at Puketapu & hook up with Tiniroto rd
she said she would !!
the alternative is to going from Murupara through the million dollar highway to Kawerau then Opotiki down through the Waioeka gorge turn off at Puketapu & hook up with Tiniroto rd
I Used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass
Whore of the Forumz.
Yea i was just looking at that route, seems to be a good alternative!! could integrate it into an east cape rideOriginally Posted by insomnia01
the alternative is to going from Murupara through the million dollar highway to Kawerau then Opotiki down through the Waioeka gorge turn off at Puketapu & hook up with Tiniroto rd
Fair weather rider
I made this mistake back in '91: "Look, honey- this shortcut will get us into Rotorua in no time". After riding for several dusty hours we finally came onto sealed road and cheered, but it went back to gravel around the very next corner. An hour later, we hit a stretch of sealed road and again we cheered. Back to gravel. Sigh. When at last we found ourselves on a real road there was no celebration. We eventually made it to Rotorua that night but I slept in the doghouse.
Forum whore
Great bit of road; did that a few of weeks ago as our alternative to going to the cold kiwi (taking the MMMMM route.) Saw some guys on heavy tourers (BMW K bikes) with pillions heading the other way, they didn't seem too bovvered
Does have nice views of the lake, too.
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
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Whore of the Forumz.
Hmm may as well give it a go hey
Rasta Ratskins
I recommend you do it! I did it 2up with full luggage and it was a piece of piss! Lovely views as well.
Only a Rat can win a Rat Race!
Forum whore
Just don't run out of petrol in there...Hmm may as well give it a go hey
Whore of the Forumz.
I may need a bigger tank, or a more fuel conservative bike :-) or just carry extra haha
In the riders seat
That was the same mistake I made, still made for a good ride
"If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough power."
Highway Biker
Travelled that road in the seventies.There was a roadsign at the beginning recomending 4wd only.It also said cars would possibly not be covered by their insurance companies.Was pretty rough,crater size potholes and large rocks around blind corners.
Hardcore Biker
There is petrol at the Waikaremoana camp ground.
I have done the road a few times, some in mid winter, first time 2 up on a Kawasaki 650 in the early 80's.
It's not that hard, just take your time
Even in conditions like this the road was OK
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