Please help me plan a 1-2 week holiday for May/June 2013?

**Gremlin** · 13th February 2013, 10:00

Originally Posted by bosslady

Personal locator beacon? Tell me more?

Probably overkill for you, but always good to know... this is it: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boat...-562181416.htm

Essentially, a person version of the type boaties use. Register it to yourself (with your details). Activate when all hell breaks loose and it will pin your location down, and send details to the rescue centre. They then contact the registered numbers, to try and establish if the activation is accidental or not. If not, then a chopper is usually dispatched to locate and assess the incident.

Not quite the same, but another option is Spot: http://au.findmespot.com/en/

Did a blog evaluating equipment here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/en...829-09-2011%29

**unstuck** · 13th February 2013, 10:02

Dont know about the North Island, but you can hire locator beacons down here.

**bosslady** · 13th February 2013, 11:15

Don't laugh... but I would want everything to match = Alpinestares whore.

Wonder which if these is the most suited to my needs, I'm thinking the cheaper of the two?

https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf...men-Glove-0001

and

https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf...tar-Glove-0001

**bosslady** · 13th February 2013, 11:19

I also wonder.. even though my gear is waterproof, perhaps it best investing in rain jackets/pants to put OVER my gear? Thoughts? Or is it overboard?

Also, thoughts on something such as a balaclava?

https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf...Balaclava-0001
https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf...nter-Balaclava
https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf...nter-Balaclava

**bosslady** · 13th February 2013, 11:41

Some options for boots, all waterproof. Would even consider using them straight away to replace the boots I have now which AINT waterproof!

https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf...Lady-Boot-0001
https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf...itta-Boot-0001
https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf...aterproof-0001
https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf...-Tex-Boot-0001
https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf...Armada-WP-0008

Any thoughts on these options?

**unstuck** · 13th February 2013, 12:06

I would get as much waterproof stuff as you can, especially if you get to the west coast. It really, really sucks being wet on a bike for long distances. And heated grips are just awesome down this far.

**Gremlin** · 13th February 2013, 12:44

Originally Posted by unstuck

I would get as much waterproof stuff as you can, especially if you get to the west coast. It really, really sucks being wet on a bike for long distances. And heated grips are just awesome down this far.

I went for basic rain jacket on the outside (been discussed in a few threads already), and the outside of the main jacket is breathable for hot summer riding. DriRider's Thunderwave one works for me...

**Maha** · 13th February 2013, 13:29

Whilst in the Hawkes Bay area...Waipawa to Dannevirke via Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakit anatahu is a must do...

http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=...ra=ls&t=m&z=11

**slofox** · 13th February 2013, 15:37

Originally Posted by Maha

Whilst in the Hawkes Bay area...Waipawa to Dannevirke via Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakit anatahu is a must do...

Dat's a good ride!

**Maha** · 13th February 2013, 15:45

Originally Posted by slofox

Dat's a good ride!

Very happy that we were taken that way a few years ago...ended up at Te Mata peak via Patangata and Middle road.

**slofox** · 13th February 2013, 15:46

Originally Posted by Maha

Very happy that we were taken that way a few years ago...ended up at Te Mata peak via Patangata and Middle road.

I did Route 52 a couple of years ago.

**Maha** · 13th February 2013, 15:47

Originally Posted by slofox

I did Route 52 a couple of years ago.

Think I remember that..you did the Gentle Annie road as well?

**slofox** · 13th February 2013, 15:49

Originally Posted by Maha

Think I remember that..you did the Gentle Annie road as well?

Gentle Annie was last year. Route 52 the year before.

No major ride this year due to financial penury...

**neels** · 13th February 2013, 17:50

Originally Posted by bosslady

Also, thoughts on something such as a balaclava?

I have a silk balaclava for under my helmet, works really well at keeping things warm inside the helmet, cheap enough to pick up locally...

http://www.boydmotorcycles.co.nz/Sto...95&t=1&c=71041