Rusty Nuts Grand Challenge 2005

**Beemer** · 12th August 2005, 15:25

Originally Posted by Waylander

Yea but with how slow I ride I can get in there fuel up eat and get going again and then leave before the rest of the group so that they catch up to me about halfway to the next stop lol.

You think YOU'RE slow? You should try riding with ME! I would need a week to do the 1000 miles... I have never been tempted to do it because I sincerely doubt I could ride for that distance in one go without coming a cropper. I'd probably stop somewhere for a pee and fall asleep in the toilet, waking just before the 24 hour deadline was up!

**Waylander** · 12th August 2005, 15:31

Originally Posted by Beemer

You think YOU'RE slow? You should try riding with ME! I would need a week to do the 1000 miles... I have never been tempted to do it because I sincerely doubt I could ride for that distance in one go without coming a cropper. I'd probably stop somewhere for a pee and fall asleep in the toilet, waking just before the 24 hour deadline was up!

Lol no worries about that for me. If there is a ride ahead I'll be wide awake for several days. Maybe me and Warr need to go out on some "training" sessions to get my speed in the twisties up abit.

**k14** · 12th August 2005, 16:22

Originally Posted by Beemer

He did get locked in a toilet once - the handle came off the door! Luckily he had his Swiss Army knife with him and dismantled the handle to get out!

Woah thats awesome? His name isn't MacGyver by any chance is it???

**Beemer** · 12th August 2005, 16:44

Originally Posted by k14

Woah thats awesome? His name isn't MacGyver by any chance is it???

He lets me call him God sometimes... He is very handy when it comes to getting out of tricky situations - or housework!

**Groins_NZ** · 12th August 2005, 17:23

Anyone from Welly area attending?

Hitcher?

**Hitcher** · 12th August 2005, 17:35

Originally Posted by Groins_NZ

Anyone from Welly area attending?

Hitcher?

I presume the regulars: Mangell6, Matthewt, Mrs H and me. Goodness knows who else...

**texmo** · 12th August 2005, 18:38

Originally Posted by Beemer

Yes, the white R100RS is my husband's! I did an article on the ride in 2001 for Kiwi Rider - it was in the December issue.

Andy really enjoys the ride, he prefers to ride mostly by himself because then he can set his own pace and stop when he feels like it. He says the problem with riding in a group is that the rest/petrol stops are magnified - you have to wait for everyone before you can leave.

He'd love a new bike to do it on (I almost feel guilty when I realise I have had two new bikes in the past three years and he is riding bikes from the 80s!) but we paid over $20,000 to have our steep gravel driveway concreted so that's where his new bike went!

That BMW would probly be one of the best bikes to do it on either hat or a guzzie..... Does he wanna sell that bike?

**Kickaha** · 12th August 2005, 18:58

Originally Posted by Beemer

Yes, the white R100RS is my husband's! I did an article on the ride in 2001 for Kiwi Rider - it was in the December issue.

Andy really enjoys the ride, he prefers to ride mostly by himself because then he can set his own pace and stop when he feels like it. He says the problem with riding in a group is that the rest/petrol stops are magnified - you have to wait for everyone before you can leave.
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I remember chasing him around the North end of Lake Taupo and beyond in the 92 or 93 event very nice smooth rider

both times I did it I took 19 1/2 hours hampered a bit by a small fuel tank which meant a maximun range of about 160km before I'd start getting nervous,although apart from a very sore arse it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be

most of the time I rode by myself and tried to stay about the 120kmh mark but sometimes I'd catch guys and ride with them for a while or tag on to someone who passed me

It's a good ride!

**matthewt** · 13th August 2005, 00:16

From memory the first one took 20 hours, 19 for the 2nd and just over 23 for the 3rd.

Not 100% sure I'll do this years, depends if I sell the Brutale or not. If I still have it in October then I'll most likely be in.

**Sprinter** · 13th August 2005, 15:29

Originally Posted by Warr

15-16 Oct '05
Are there any KB's from Waikato/northwards who are contemplating entering.
Wanting to hook up with anyone who is.

I could be a starter. But you already know that!

**JohnBoy** · 13th August 2005, 16:20

hmmm... looks really cool but, might give it a miss this time. probably have to get a new rear tyre in Napier if i went!!

**Beemer** · 13th August 2005, 16:35

Originally Posted by Kickaha

I remember chasing him around the North end of Lake Taupo and beyond in the 92 or 93 event very nice smooth rider.

Yes, he is, and he'd be rapt to hear you say that! He can ride fast, but he's a consistently smooth rider - even on his old bikes (the newest one he owns is probably the BMW and that's a 1984 model I think!) he can teach most riders a thing or two about cornering on tight and twisty roads!

Texmo - you're right, it is a good bike for an event like this, he loves the weather protection the BWM offers. He'd love to sell it - but only if he could afford to upgrade to the 1200ST he has set his heart on! So don't hold your breath, it won't be sold until we win Lotto!

**Blackbird** · 13th August 2005, 16:58

Originally Posted by Beemer

Yes, he is, and he'd be rapt to hear you say that! He can ride fast, but he's a consistently smooth rider - even on his old bikes (the newest one he owns is probably the BMW and that's a 1984 model I think!) he can teach most riders a thing or two about cornering on tight and twisty roads!!

I had a similar experience on the '96 GC which was the first one for me. I had a BMW K100 RS then. It was on the Ongarue road, narrow, bumpy and twisty. I was leaned right over and thought I was going pretty fast and Andy came sailing past looking completely unfussed. Was impressed as heck and it made me realise that I had a huge amount to learn about endurance riding.

**RiderInBlack** · 13th August 2005, 18:55

Originally Posted by Waylander

Lol no worries about that for me. If there is a ride ahead I'll be wide awake for several days. Maybe me and Warr need to go out on some "training" sessions to get my speed in the twisties up abit.

Quit worrying about you speed. Going fast and getting your knee down will not get you to the finish. More time is gained on the GC by well planed fuel stops.

Going fast will burn your fuel faster shortening your range, causing you to fuel more often. Each fuel stop can cost you 10-15mins. You have to go hellishly fast to make up 10-15mins of time.

Cornering hard also burns more fuel, but more importantly is a lot more fatigueing. Last year there was a group of young 600's Sportbike riders doing the GC. Followed them for a while through the twisties between Napier and Gisbon ( this was around 11pm). They were riding like it was a KB fast ride down the 22

Let them going after matching them for a few Km's. Next time I saw them was near Bennydale some where around 4am. They were nackered and were pulling out of the GC (surprise, surprise

).

Smooth cornering, pace yourself, and well timed fuel stops is what will get you home.

Efficiency NOT Speed is what it takes to finnish this ride.