2014 TT2000 tips wanted

**Gremlin** · 8th February 2014, 23:50

I hope it's a great run for all riders. Skipping this one for several reasons, let's hope it's business as usual 2015

**banditrider** · 9th February 2014, 07:08

Originally Posted by biggo

Have decided to do my whole rally in South Island now due to uncertainty with Ferry's . Got my routes locked in accommodation booked fuel stops planned so should be good to go.

Lets hope the weather gods are kind to us now

Likewise, all South Island for me too. Everything booked for me too. Just got to put new front pads in the bike, give her a bath, load up and I'm on my way.

**Jantar** · 9th February 2014, 12:31

I'll be missing this again (2nd year in a row). But 2 trips to Hamilton this year, and a month off work for each of them, eats into the time available for recreational motorcycling. I hope all riders have a great time.

**FJRider** · 9th February 2014, 15:28

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Sorry, I dont want to do the TT. It was a general question to those that do the long rides.

These days I have a better understanding of whats going on and I drink a lot more.

A drink bottle securely stashed with a length of small dia hose that can reach your mouth. A short 90 degree bend to fit into your mouth either through the visor space or up from the bottom. It can be done left handed.

If you are drinking plenty ... you'll probably need a pee stop anyway ...

**FJRider** · 9th February 2014, 15:36

Originally Posted by biggo

Often do 4-500km rides without too much problem. Can ride non stop between fuel stops enjoy just keeping a steady pace, past riding like a hero

Think about the time you did your last 500 km day ride ... then imagine doing it at least Four (minimum distance to get the badge) consecutive times ...

For the first timers ... the last 500 is hard ...

**nzspokes** · 9th February 2014, 15:43

Originally Posted by FJRider

A drink bottle securely stashed with a length of small dia hose that can reach your mouth. A short 90 degree bend to fit into your mouth either through the visor space or up from the bottom. It can be done left handed.

If you are drinking plenty ... you'll probably need a pee stop anyway ...

Have started using Hammer Nutrition hydration products. Mainly endurlite tablets which seem to have resolved most of the problem.

Pro tip, you dont need to stop to pee.........

**FJRider** · 9th February 2014, 15:49

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Have started using Hammer Nutrition hydration products. Mainly endurlite tablets which seem to have resolved most of the problem.

Pro tip, you dont need to stop to pee.........

Pro tip (2) ... no kinks ...

And a 5 minute stop between fills can take care of many issues that need done.

**biggo** · 9th February 2014, 16:00

Originally Posted by FJRider

Think about the time you did your last 500 km day ride ... then imagine doing it at least Four (minimum distance to get the badge) consecutive times ...

For the first timers ... the last 500 is hard ...

Did the Wellington C1KC a few months back as a trial for this. I personally found that at about 650 kms I was really feeling it, but then got a sort of second breath. I did 1250kms that day and felt much better than I thought I might. Looking forward to it now 250 kms Friday Night. just over 1000km Saturday and about 850 Km Sunday . At least the roads should be quiet . Just been out for a ride and the roads around here are manic ( Kapiti Coast )

**FJRider** · 9th February 2014, 16:09

Originally Posted by biggo

Did the Wellington C1KC a few months back as a trial for this. I personally found that at about 650 kms I was really feeling it, but then got a sort of second breath. I did 1250kms that day and felt much better than I thought I might. Looking forward to it now 250 kms Friday Night. just over 1000km Saturday and about 850 Km Sunday . At least the roads should be quiet . Just been out for a ride and the roads around here are manic ( Kapiti Coast )

I've done six Chatto Creek 1000 Mile Challenge's (1635 km's with 24 hours allowed to complete it) ...

But when you complete the TT2000 ... you will be aware there is nowhere in the north island you can't reach in a day ride ... easily ...

**Jantar** · 9th February 2014, 17:25

Originally Posted by FJRider

I've done six Chatto Creek 1000 Mile Challenge's (1635 km's with 24 hours allowed to complete it) ...

But when you complete the TT2000 ... you will be aware there is nowhere in the north island you can't reach in a day ride ... easily ...

And that is from the South Island.

**Gremlin** · 9th February 2014, 18:33

Originally Posted by FJRider

A drink bottle securely stashed with a length of small dia hose that can reach your mouth. A short 90 degree bend to fit into your mouth either through the visor space or up from the bottom. It can be done left handed.

Hydrabak and Flip front helmet. Lift the jaw when cruising through towns or filling up, and you're able to have a quick drink. Towns are also a good time to stretch the legs, stand on the pegs etc.

**STJim** · 10th February 2014, 12:03

My route is carefully planned. 270 kms on Friday night. 793 on Saturday before catching the ferry at 5 pm. the a cruse down to Blenheim. 926 kms on Sunday. I intend to be on the Road at 4 am both Saturday and Sunday mornings.
I'll look forward to swapping stories at the finish on Sunday evening.