I'm seriously not liking that gearing, it feels like it's "stressed" (ish) going motorway speeds!Originally Posted by strandedinnz
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I'm seriously not liking that gearing, it feels like it's "stressed" (ish) going motorway speeds!
Becoming fearless isn't the point. That's impossible. It's learning how to control your fear, and how to be free from it.
she said she would !!
I'm hoping to do this leg also & then onto Taupo....
I Used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass
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Great, we were thinking of keeping a similar route in reserve in case there's a monsoon or some other reason we can't get through to the lake - so we would head for Gisborne via the Napier-Taupo highway and stay there overnight, then on to Ohiwa the next day possibly around the cape.
We should probably figure out where to have lunch in Raglan then - any suggestions gratefully received.
Moe: Well, I'm better than dirt. Well, most kinds of dirt. I mean not that fancy store bought dirt. That stuffs loaded with nutrients. I...I can't compete with that stuff.- The Simpsons
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yeah it will be pulling more revs and have a few more vibes.... but the engine will handle it if you can as you should here mine get a thrashing on dirt...
The lower gearing might suit the gravel and heavier load for your trip if you can put up with it.
she said she would !!
anywhere on the main road has plenty of food choices, weather dependant queue's would be the issue if its fineWe should probably figure out where to have lunch in Raglan then - any suggestions gratefully receivedparticularly at the pub....
I Used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass
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Nah I hate it so much i'm changing back to 16/39 lol
Becoming fearless isn't the point. That's impossible. It's learning how to control your fear, and how to be free from it.
Scooter boy
+1, safe trip guys and do upload few pics of your journey.I recall reading BossLady's blogs from when her & Grasshopper ? toured on their Gn's, she has ( i'm sure ) gained some experiance of touring & as long as she & her riding partner put in some time studying the ride they will be ok. Hell I know who some chaps that have years of riding experiance that have come to grief on less troubling roads..... give the chick thefor giving it a go, GO BOSSLADY!!!!
Hardcore Biker
SH2 from Opotiki to Gizzy looks supurb! Turns out I'm not working on most of those days (except the last) however the RR doesn't like offroad touring. Maybe I join for the smexy piece of road, sure looks fun!
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Just wanted to point out that we'll be going from Gisborne to Opotiki (or Ohiwa in particular) on Saturday afternoon (not the other way 'round), but you probably already knew that aye; it's a great piece of road, one of the 'top 50 motorcycle rides in the land of the long white cloud' according to the Twisted Throttle book I got free from work. Coincidentally, several of the other roads we're intending to take get a mention in that book...
Moe: Well, I'm better than dirt. Well, most kinds of dirt. I mean not that fancy store bought dirt. That stuffs loaded with nutrients. I...I can't compete with that stuff.- The Simpsons
she said she would !!
Tiniroto Road is one of my favourite pieces of road in that neck of the woodsCoincidentally, several of the other roads we're intending to take get a mention in that book...the Waioeka gorge wouldn't be to far behind it
I Used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass
Best Frenemy you could have!
Bit of a mess at the moment - heaps of roadworks all over the place, went through on Tuesday.Tiniroto Road is one of my favourite pieces of road in that neck of the woods
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Thanks for the update, could maybe take the coast road instead?
As far as accommodation in Rotorua is concerned, we were looking to stay here http://rotoruathermal.co.nz with tent sites from $26. Unfortunately they're having trouble with the pump for their hot pool so it may not be operating next week.
Found this place as an alternative, quite a bit more expensive though ($42) http://cosycottage.co.nz but also with hot pools.
Moe: Well, I'm better than dirt. Well, most kinds of dirt. I mean not that fancy store bought dirt. That stuffs loaded with nutrients. I...I can't compete with that stuff.- The Simpsons
she said she would !!
either way the km's & timeframe are similar
I Used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass
she said she would !!
all going well as mentioned earlier, If I catch up with you lot @ Raglan I'm happy to lead out to Mangakino/Rotorua
I Used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass
Well, this is awkward...
You'd be welcome, my navigation skills aren't all that great (mostly Google-based in fact) plus I'll be going at a leisurely pace.all going well as mentioned earlier, If I catch up with you lot @ Raglan I'm happy to lead out to Mangakino/Rotorua
Moe: Well, I'm better than dirt. Well, most kinds of dirt. I mean not that fancy store bought dirt. That stuffs loaded with nutrients. I...I can't compete with that stuff.- The Simpsons
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