Long ride on a GT250R?

[ducatilover]

If you keep on riding for more than 3 hours or so without stopping then your engine will cut out, the bike will grind to a halt and it will not start again until you have that walk around.

That's where you pull the spark plugs, salt them and put them back in the other cylinder. It's also a good idea to salt the oil in a GT250 as they're not water cooled, you do NOT want the motor to become hydrated.

[Mushu]

I rode Taupo to CHCh in one day on an R6, wasn't a problem at all, the only difference for you would be the power which really isn't an issue.
Just grip the tank with your knees, it helps keep weight off your wrists.

[Maha]

i be thinking he ment palmerston nth

Yes, these words give a real hint as to which Palmy ''rode down from palmy to chch'' You can also ride up from palmy to chch.