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Thread: Backpacking NZ on a bike - Genius or a terrible idea?

  1. 17th September 2016, 14:58 #61
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    Using a vehicle does give you more options, what if you want to mtb bike as well, or something else requiring gear. Securing gear while tramping (obviously doesn't stop people breaking in), or you have to drop the gear at accommodation. Day on day of miserable rain, it is easier in a vehicle.

    Budget accommodation options: http://www.bbh.co.nz/

    You definitely want to get off the sealed roads, that's where you'll see the best bits. Motorcycles are far more enjoyable for that.
    Can't You strap Your push bike on the back Gremlin? Thought that's what the custom rack with running boards was for.
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    If you're in Taranaki, and you should be at some point to ride the forgotten world highway, I'm a canuck in new plymouth. Welcome to a hot shower here anytime. I'll even ride with ya for a day on your way out.

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    If you find yourself up here you're welcome to take a couch eh.
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    Thanks for the offers everyone - I'll definitely start taking you guys up on those soon!
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    For the love of god...wave back!
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    I wouldn't bother waving to Harley Davidson owners lol.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jafagsx250 View Post
    I wouldn't bother waving to Harley Davidson owners lol.
    Yep - same thing in Canada...
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    Quote Originally Posted by jafagsx250 View Post
    I wouldn't bother waving to Harley Davidson owners lol.

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    why not?
    its like waving to someone pushing a wheel barrow, real funny when they wave back.

    actually, i wave to all, i Don't care what bike they are on and most wave back or give the ole head nod
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    Quote Originally Posted by Micheken View Post
    I'm all set. Thanks for the advice everyone!

    Waka yeah!
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    You need to be on a super sports/ superbike to get waves! Oh, don't forget matching color leather suits

    Nice photos! I'm bookmarking this thread.


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    Quote Originally Posted by EJK View Post
    You need to be on a super sports/ superbike to get waves!
    Valid argument - my bike looks like a bunch of random pieces of metal welded together. Ugh...makes me miss my SV1000...
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    Quote Originally Posted by russd7 View Post
    why not?
    its like waving to someone pushing a wheel barrow, real funny when they wave back.

    actually, i wave to all, i Don't care what bike they are on and most wave back or give the ole head nod
    Because they never wave back when I wave. I usually do it anyway.
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