Will be a spare bed at our place for the Fri/Sat nights.
Taxi driver Google shows pumps at Waihau bay, 100k from Opotiki. Waihau bay to Gisborne, 225k.
All up Opotiki to Gisborne approx 326k.
Will be a spare bed at our place for the Fri/Sat nights.
Taxi driver Google shows pumps at Waihau bay, 100k from Opotiki. Waihau bay to Gisborne, 225k.
All up Opotiki to Gisborne approx 326k.
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Pace isn't a big deal, just keep stops to a minimum and brief, no need to hussle too much to clock the 1000 clicks in under 12 hours.
My better half is turning it into a weekend with overnights before and after, she's gonna be disappointed when she goes to the High St in Hamilton for a shopping expedition while I go for a ride
John, just FYI, BP Opotiki to Pak'N'Save Gizzy fuel stop the Busa did earlier this year without hassle. Mildly restrained pace, around 320 on the odo. Road conditions at the time about average, anyone wanna add to that?
Will debate whether to haul a gallon of dinosaur juice just to be sure...
This could be fun. I'm in Hamilton. I have a garage with space for a couple more bikes and couch/floor room. I'll just need to check the speedway calendar to see if I'm actually going to be home that weekend.
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I'm looking forward to this ride too as it will be my first.
Will do the Hamilton start and ride with my Brother in law.
With a range of around 320kms I'm planning on carrying some gas cans in the saddle bags to ensure I can get around east cape without having to worry about gas.
Cheers
Pete
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After a while you realise the pig is enjoying it.
Sounds like an easy cruise - been on a longer ride when I had the 400 Burgman scooter.
I might be tempted to take the ST1300 on the Hamilton ride, it would only need 2 stops for fuel.
I can't see that you will need extra gas. 330 approx k's from Opotiki to Gisborne. Fuel at Waihau Bay 100k in, then 55k to a card pump at Te Araroa, fuel pumps at about 3 other places between there and Gisborne. I talked with the lady at Waihau bay today, she said the store is open from 8-4.
Most riders would be hitting the East coast road late morning/early afternoon?, I guess.
If the weather is fine it will be a stunning ride.
" Rule books are for the Guidance of the Wise, and the Obedience of Fools"
Arthurs famous last words .......... one thing I've learnt on these rides is don't under estimate your fuel mileage particularly heading around the East coast, she's a long way pushing your bike & Waihau Bay, Te Araroa can't be reliable at the times you need it the most looks like a cool day ride
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