Rusty Nuts Grand Challenge 2005

[Hitcher]

The cheque is in the post!

[Jackrat]

Just a little request from one of the flunkys folks.
When you get to the check points,or at lest the one I'm going to be looking after.Can you PLEASE check in before you go for gas ect.
It only takes a few seconds an I'm trying to keep a check on peoples where abouts an general good health.Last year a few folks went missing and it caused a bit of stress for the check point people until they showed up at the next check point after having forgot to check in at the one previous.
If you do forget to check in at one check point you don't have to worry about not completeing the ride as you can just ring in an let us know where you are.we'll just add up your kms an all's sweet.
Anyway, go hard you crazy buggers.

[Groins_NZ]

Paid for and registration on it's way!

Now for some driving lights

[Hitcher]

Anyway, go hard you crazy buggers.

After I get my stress levels down I hope that normal transmission will be resumed...

[texmo]

The cold kiwi is far enough for me on my scooter blah takes me around 4 hours to get to taupo let alone nation park.....

[Warr]

Me & 2 others from around here have put in our registrations.

[RiderInBlack]

Just sending mine now. Have booked bed for Friday and Sunday (I'm going to need it afterwards). Will trip down the Friday and get my bike scrutinised that night (save to rush on the Saturady) and will trip back home Monday.

I'm putting an order for some New Z6's for this now as Cycletreads are fitting a pair for $500 at the moment and I'm not going to take the risk of the price going up on me like it did last year (cost me $650 for a pair of P.Daib's ). Glad somethings have got cheaper. Have talked to my shop. Getting them to tune "Roxanne" just before the GC as I have not done this since putting her motor back together and replacing her exaust system. I'll need a new air filter and brake pads before this as well.

[Warr]

Just sending mine now. Have booked bed for Friday and Sunday (I'm going to need it afterwards). Will trip down the Friday and get my bike scrutinised that night (save to rush on the Saturady) and will trip back home Monday.

I'm putting an order for some New Z6's for this now as Cycletreads are fitting a pair for $500 at the moment and I'm not going to take the risk of the price going up on me like it did last year (cost me $650 for a pair of P.Daib's ). Glad somethings have got cheaper. Have talked to my shop. Getting them to tune "Roxanne" just before the GC as I have not done this since putting her motor back together and replacing her exaust system. I'll need a new air filter and brake pads before this as well.

Recon We'll just drive back after a feed. Only a couple of hours more!!
Is a Z6 a tyre ??
Still sticking with the Pirelli's. New rear going on tomorrow and front is 2 weeks old. They still have to get around Manfield on the 4th mind

[Waylander]

Well damnif y'all have allready put in your apps does that mean I wont be able to leave at the same time as you? Still not sure if I'll make it but not to interested if I'll have to do it by myself

[Lee Rusty]

It is NOT a gumball rally. It is not a RACE, any modern motorcycle will complete the event, it has been done on an RG50 and an NSR 80.

It is a test of your stamina and brains. IT requires thinking, and the ability to pace yourself, every year 10 % dont make it due to tiredness, breakdowns, and the odd off.

We have NEVER had a serious injury in 18 years.

If you want to treat it like a race - STAY HOME we dont want you.

Lee Rusty - Rusty Nuts M/c.

[RiderInBlack]

Well damnif y'all have allready put in your apps does that mean I wont be able to leave at the same time as you? Still not sure if I'll make it but not to interested if I'll have to do it by myself

Harden up man. There's always other bikes to ride with in the GC. You're only on your own if you try to catch another group or fuel at different places.
You'll soon find rider's going your pace.
Everytime I stopped at a petrol Station I meet more of the riders and set off in different groups. There was one rider (it was his 9th GC) that I was riding with for quite a long time. His pace was near the same as mine. looking forward to meeting him again this year

PS if you take too long getting your app in you'll start right at the end, or worse miss out.

[Lee Rusty]

If you want to run with your mates thats ok we can start small groups - but please let us know who when you enter - it can be done on the day but it is a pain in the arse.
let us know now and it is easy

LR RNMC

[Kickaha]

It is NOT a gumball rally. It is not a RACE, any modern motorcycle will complete the event, it has been done on an RG50 and an NSR 80.

Lee Rusty - Rusty Nuts M/c.

Yeah but the guy who rode the NSR80 couldn't walk properly the day after

[Waylander]

That reminds me... How much is the entrance fee anyway?

And I have a job interview on monday to a place that hires anyone so long as you can type and speak english. Pretty much a shoe in so I'll start saving for it from the first check.

[RiderInBlack]

It is NOT a gumball rally. It is not a RACE, any modern motorcycle will complete the event, it has been done on an RG50 and an NSR 80.

It is a test of your stamina and brains. IT requires thinking, and the ability to pace yourself, every year 10 % dont make it due to tiredness, breakdowns, and the odd off.

We have NEVER had a serious injury in 18 years.

If you want to treat it like a race - STAY HOME we dont want you.

Lee Rusty - Rusty Nuts M/c.

Dead fu*ken right. Please heed what Rusty has said here. The man should fu*k know, he's been running this for 18years.
As I've said here before "Efficiency NOT Speed is what it takes to finnish this Ride."