The alternative Waikato ADV riders thread

[Kaituna]

Looks good on the map, im keen to get up there. Would definitely be a couple days riding for me, my arse would break otherwise

Let me know when and i will tag along.

[oneblackflag]

Let me know when and i will tag along.

Yep won't be for 3-4 weeks till I get a weekend off.

[Kaituna]

Yep won't be for 3-4 weeks till I get a weekend off.

Suits me perfectly.

[Keithf]

let me know-I am also having a week off he second week in Sept

[10bikekid]

Yea do. Pics or it didn't happen...

Maybe it Didn't

Ok maybe it did

[Keithf]

Went for a nit of a jaunt today. Bit time constrained but have found a few new roads to try

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-UU...t?usp=drivesdk

[oneblackflag]

Drooling a bit over a 2010 6 days 530 exc at Boyd's today. Tempting as I've pretty much decided one of these big bore KTM's will replace the WRR. From my research on ADVrider they should suit what I'm looking for, maintenance used to concern me but I think I'm over that, they seem pretty reliable, and I only do day rides anyway. Money is the only thing holding me back ATM (damn engagement ring...)

[10bikekid]

[QUOTE=oneblackflag;1130813557]Drooling a bit over a 2010 6 days 530 exc at Boyd's today. Tempting as I've pretty much decided one of these big bore KTM's will replace the WRR. From my research on ADVrider they should suit what I'm looking for, maintenance used to concern me but I think I'm over that, they seem pretty reliable, and I only do day rides anyway. Money is the only thing holding me back ATM (damn engagement ring...) [/QUOT

your only planning on short distance more difficult rides ?

[oneblackflag]

[QUOTE=10bikekid;1130814061]

Drooling a bit over a 2010 6 days 530 exc at Boyd's today. Tempting as I've pretty much decided one of these big bore KTM's will replace the WRR. From my research on ADVrider they should suit what I'm looking for, maintenance used to concern me but I think I'm over that, they seem pretty reliable, and I only do day rides anyway. Money is the only thing holding me back ATM (damn engagement ring...) [/QUOT

your only planning on short distance more difficult rides ?

Yes and no... from what I see on ADVrider they will do a multi day rides easy enough... just need to take some oil and clean air filter. Basicly the WR is great at most of what I'm doing... but lacks power when I need it on the road (overtaking uphill, headwind etc.), also I would appreciate better suspension and weight on trails. I'm willing to spend a bit more time on maintenance for these things.... I just think if I do big bore the WR I'll be over the power increase pretty quick and it'll still be lacking in other areas. A 690 would be nice but still to heavy for hard trails with my lack of skills. The newer 500 exc would be good as it holds more oil and I might wait till there is some in my price range.

What do you think Mark? Give it to me straight