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  1. 13th February 2013, 10:00 #31
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    Quote Originally Posted by bosslady View Post
    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/

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.
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    Dont know about the North Island, but you can hire locator beacons down here.
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    Gloves

    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
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    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
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    Boots

    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?
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by unstuck View Post
    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...
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.
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    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    Whilst in the Hawkes Bay area...Waipawa to Dannevirke via Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakit anatahu is a must do...
    Dat's a good ride!
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    Quote Originally Posted by slofox View Post


    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by slofox View Post
    I did Route 52 a couple of years ago.
    Think I remember that..you did the Gentle Annie road as well?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    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...
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    Quote Originally Posted by bosslady View Post
    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by bosslady View Post
    Hey this looks good, good price too???

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/jewellery-w...-561700534.htm
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