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  1. #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by mossy1200 View Post
    Is that all the gear you have tied on the back?
    Did you post clothes ahead?
    The tail bag was for tools, tie downs and maintenance stuffs for the bike. My clothing and equipments were packed in my handy Alpinestars backpack.


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    Well I tried! I got to Kaiwaka then had a buellstop. It,s like a fuel stop in that you stop, piss and spend money but you don,t get to continue! Lucky I have a wife and ute and trailer!
    Only a Rat can win a Rat Race!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Laava View Post
    Well I tried! I got to Kaiwaka then had a buellstop. It,s like a fuel stop in that you stop, piss and spend money but you don,t get to continue! Lucky I have a wife and ute and trailer!
    Bummer Al! Hope it isn't an expensive Buell stop.
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    Nonono,

    He rides the Leprachhaun at the end of the Rainbow. Usually goes by the name Anne McMommus

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    Quote Originally Posted by Laava View Post
    Well I tried! I got to Kaiwaka then had a buellstop. It,s like a fuel stop in that you stop, piss and spend money but you don,t get to continue! Lucky I have a wife and ute and trailer!
    Bugger!..going again? Still need that axle stand?

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    No not going. Not sure what it is but suspect it is one of the major relays.
    Oh and yes to axle stand, may as well pull the bastard right apart eh if it is going to play games!
    Oh and EJ go to bed! Heh.
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    Hope your ride home is going good fella!
    Did you find the chicken nibbles I stuffed under the fairing for you?
    Only a Rat can win a Rat Race!

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    Time for some update!

    Now I am on my way down to Wellington to catch a ferry at 6:30pm.

    My stay in Auckland has been awesome thanks to all my friends (I can't name them all! Too many!). I've had a great time catching up with the old friends and meeting some new. Apart from meeting friends, all I can remember is eating food Christchurch don't have

    On Saturday morning, Toto, Gremlin, Gijoe1313 and myself went out on a ride to Kaiaua for fish and chips (Laava couldn't make it!). The weather stayed quiet untill we left for home. It was a blast of nostalgia going back to places where I had my early days of motorcycle riding.

    On Saturday night I caught up with Mom, Maha and Laava for laughs and nibbles. Once again thanks for the warm hospitality.

    Just before I left Auckland I had the time to finally meet Kiwifruit. What a good guy he is!

    Now my trip is nearing it's end, it's time to slowly enjoy the road to I get home I couldn't have done this trip without all my friends in Auckland really. Might have to think about moving to Auckland! I'll start looking for a job maybe



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    Auckland trip complete!

    Total estimated distance: 2489kms
    Total fuel cost: $403.94
    Total food cost: >$100
    Best moment: Meeting friends old and new.
    Worst moment: Dropping bike in Picton.
    Favourite road: Wanganui to Otorohanga via SH4 and SH3.
    Least favourite road: Desert road, Turangi to Taihape due to cold weather.

    It's been such an amazing week, riding across the country meeting great friends along the way. Once again thank you to everyone who has supported me :-)

    Bike is now in need of a good full service, tyre is still decent (I think I can squeeze out 4,000 more kms) and I need a hot bath and a nap.







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    Come Norf young man! You know you want to.

    It was so lovely to see you, thanks for making us a stop point.
    Quote Originally Posted by Gubb View Post
    Nonono,

    He rides the Leprachhaun at the end of the Rainbow. Usually goes by the name Anne McMommus

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    Awesome that you had a good trip. Great photos. Think the one in front of Ruapehu is my favorite.
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    Good to see ya EJ.. I might have a look at one of those 'throttle keepers'

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