Roadtrip!

**lukemc1878** · 13th February 2014, 23:05

hey guys, I may be going to tauranga in march to get my first bike and to drive it back down to christchurch, any areas I might wanna ride through to enjoy the trip more?

if the sale falls through it could be a trip to queenstown instead

**ZeroIndex** · 14th February 2014, 00:36

Not sure how much riding you've done... but as it's a long trip, I'd probably avoid too many detours (stick to the main roads).

Make sure you take enough breaks on your trip, don't ride tired... and buy some earplugs (to wear inside your helmet). Over long distance riding, the wind noise that manages to leak inside your helmet will do a number on your ears...

But to restate: even if you're an experienced rider, it'll take time getting used to your new ride... more than just the collection trip. Longest one I did was a night trip from Gisborne to Ngaruawahia... and as it was night, and a new (to me) bike... I didn't get to enjoy the gorge as much as I would've liked. Once you've had your bike for a couple of weeks, clocking up the k's will be a lot more enjoyable.

**gammaguy** · 14th February 2014, 01:09

Originally Posted by lukemc1878

hey guys, I may be going to tauranga in march to get my first bike and to drive it back down to christchurch, any areas I might wanna ride through to enjoy the trip more?

if the sale falls through it could be a trip to queenstown instead

Just avoid Tauranga and Christchurch, apart from that you will be fine

**insomnia01** · 14th February 2014, 07:03

Originally Posted by lukemc1878

hey guys, I may be going to tauranga in march to get my first bike and to drive it back down to christchurch, if the sale falls through it could be a trip to queenstown instead

when you looking at heading up & back ? I'm off to the Sth isld early March ( ferry booked for 10th March 0630 sailing ) looking at leaving Te awamutu @ 1300-1400 on sunday the 9th, heading down West coast & back up through the middle, return ferry Monday 17th 1100 crossing

happy for someone to tag along for the journey or some parts of it

**shafty** · 14th February 2014, 09:50

Whats the new bike Luke?

**lukemc1878** · 14th February 2014, 09:50

Originally Posted by insomnia01

when you looking at heading up & back ? I'm off to the Sth isld early March ( ferry booked for 10th March 0630 sailing ) looking at leaving Te awamutu @ 1300-1400 on sunday the 9th, heading down West coast & back up through the middle, return ferry Monday 17th 1100 crossing

happy for someone to tag along for the journey or some parts of it

I will be looking at going up at around the 19th March and spending the night in wellington

**insomnia01** · 14th February 2014, 10:06

Originally Posted by lukemc1878

I will be looking at going up at around the 19th March and spending the night in wellington

if it works out for you then tag along otherwise have a good trip

i'm heading to northland once I get home & pick up the pillion, looking at leaving TA @ 0800 ( tues 18th mar ) got 2nights booked in Rawene, pillion wants to see Tane mahuta ( she has never been to Northland ) & check out Cape Reinga before we head to Russell for the night so only 3 nights up that way.... more than welcome to tag along if you want

**lukemc1878** · 14th February 2014, 10:48

Originally Posted by insomnia01

if it works out for you then tag along otherwise have a good trip

i'm heading to northland once I get home & pick up the pillion, looking at leaving TA @ 0800 ( tues 18th mar ) got 2nights booked in Rawene, pillion wants to see Tane mahuta ( she has never been to Northland ) & check out Cape Reinga before we head to Russell for the night so only 3 nights up that way.... more than welcome to tag along if you want

Sounds good only thing is I will be on a kawasaki eliminator and it likes to be fueld every 160kms lol

**insomnia01** · 14th February 2014, 12:18

Originally Posted by lukemc1878

Sounds good only thing is I will be on a kawasaki eliminator and it likes to be fueld every 160kms lol

Bugger!!!

pillion likes me to cruise

so we'll be cruising

have the route penciled in & acc booked, keep in touch & we'll see how things pan out

**Tazz** · 14th February 2014, 13:00

Originally Posted by lukemc1878

Sounds good only thing is I will be on a kawasaki eliminator and it likes to be fueld every 160kms lol

Strap a 10 or 20 litre jerry can to the back

**lukemc1878** · 14th February 2014, 13:24

Originally Posted by Tazz

Strap a 10 or 20 litre jerry can to the back

Lol i might do that and put a 10ltr in my rugsack account aswell

**lukemc1878** · 14th February 2014, 13:26

Originally Posted by insomnia01

Bugger!!!

pillion likes me to cruise

so we'll be cruising

have the route penciled in & acc booked, keep in touch & we'll see how things pan out

What we could do is i could get a copy of the route and i will peel off to refill then go like a bat out of he'll to catch up haha

**Tazz** · 14th February 2014, 13:46

Originally Posted by lukemc1878

Lol i might do that and put a 10ltr in my rugsack account aswell

You can get those plastic army style ones for 30 bucks from Supercheap. 2 of those would strap together nicely/be easy to secure and then you'd have room in your bag to carry your sandwiches haha.

**lukemc1878** · 14th February 2014, 14:05

Originally Posted by Tazz

You can get those plastic army style ones for 30 bucks from Supercheap. 2 of those would strap together nicely/be easy to secure and then you'd have room in your bag to carry your sandwiches haha.

Good idea, how many litres are they each?