New Plymouth to Te Kuiti?

**Ocean1** · 29th September 2013, 19:02

Originally Posted by Mo NZ

Something like this.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Targus-De...item3a806188cd

For years I used an electric fence power source. I forgot it was there one bright morning. Just the once.

Don't have that any more, and it's probably a bad idea now, with sensitive electronics on board.

**Ocean1** · 29th September 2013, 19:04

Originally Posted by skippa1

Youll love it on the Buell. I have ridden that stretch 4 times in the last month. Rip it up

Well, if you insist. There will be some non-Buell company though, so we can't get too carried away.

**nadroj** · 29th September 2013, 19:38

Originally Posted by Dangsta

Great road. Its a little boring from NP to a bit before Mt Messenger but then its just brilliant. Scenic, good roads, Mt Messenger is a blast and the gorge is a nice ride too. Did it on a little 250 cruiser and it was a hoot.

WTF - The Uriti valley before Mt Messenger is the best bit!

The coast road from Awakino to Marakopa is a little rough, with heavy pit metal in places - not a lot of fun on a sports bike.

**skippa1** · 29th September 2013, 20:25

Originally Posted by Ocean1

Well, if you insist. There will be some non-Buell company though, so we can't get too carried away.

Youre welcome, if it's damp, just watch out for the odd slimey bit where it's always in the shade. As for the non Buell crowd, there are some nice spots to stop and let them catch up.

**Richard Mc F** · 29th September 2013, 20:47

Originally Posted by martybabe

Marvelous road (quite literally, my back yard) sealed all the way. Two fuel stops, two Cafes. Heavily policed at times and quite busy Truckwise, in the week but generally great riding

Ten minutes North of Te Kuiti, Right on the corner of the Waitomo turn-off is an Ostrich farm B+B. Nice place and the owner is a biker so I'm sure he'd stick your bike somewhere safe and warm.

Plus 1 for the B&B the friendly ostrich is cool as!

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**shafty** · 30th September 2013, 15:28

Hi,

You'll enjoy the ride - I've stayed at http://www.jasons.co.nz/te-kuiti/motel-te-kuiti?adult=2

And it was fine, at a reasonable price - I had baulked at the price of the newer motel near the Shell Station

Motelliers enjoy cash, so I said " would you like some cash?" And got a free breakfast in appreciation.