Hamilton 1KC - 1000km in one day

[caspernz]

Haven't done one before, so all suggestions are welcome.

I thought my fuel range was 200km, but I'm concerned adding big panniers has cut it down a bit. Just haven't had time to retest the actual range, don't want to risk a mistake.
Besides, if I'm carrying spare fuel I might be able to help someone else.

I can tolerate occasional showers, but won't be keen on heavy rain.

Extra fuel is not vital for this years' run. Just fuel up before you go across Taihape-Napier and Napier-Taupo then you'll be sweet. So all you need to pack is some protein/nut bars for yourself and bottle or 2 of water.

[eldog]

Just thinking about this, if one of us is a bit slower than the other then we can gain some time at the checkpoints. Whoever arrives first sets up for the photo and the slower rider just rides in, poses for photo then rides off. No mucking around getting two cameras out.

I'm carrying about 8 litres of extra fuel, emergency tyre inflater, stuff like that. Might be handy.

Also, I should have a GPS speedo running, so on the open parts we can stay as close to 108 kph as possible (or whatever arbitrary speed limit the police have running that day).

Just thinking about that, are the police likely to be aware of this event and make an effort to target us with some carefully placed speed traps ?

Well I travel at 100. Much slower thru corners.
Occasionally slow down to look at scenery.

Prefer to stop and stretch getting old.

I will be taking extra fuel as I get lost occasionally.
Not being a regular mbike traveller.

As long as we are responsible then we don't need to worry about the fuzz. There's quite a few probably doing the run anyway.

Take wet weather gear.

Got to sort out GPS yet.

I will be starting at 6.30
Staying in Hamilton Fri and sat.

[eldog]

Extra fuel is not vital for this years' run. Just fuel up before you go across Taihape-Napier and Napier-Taupo then you'll be sweet. So all you need to pack is some protein/nut bars for yourself and bottle or 2 of water.

+1 agree with this

But us smaller bikes will need to look at about 4 fuel stops.

[eldog]

Haven't done one before, so all suggestions are welcome.

I thought my fuel range was 200km, but I'm concerned adding big panniers has cut it down a bit. Just haven't had time to retest the actual range, don't want to risk a mistake.
Besides, if I'm carrying spare fuel I might be able to help someone else.

I can tolerate occasional showers, but won't be keen on heavy rain.

I will ride with you, you will need to be patient
Will send PM

[eldog]

Don't know where you got the idea from that I'm fast.
If my trip goes to perfectly to plan, I'll be pulling into the end point at 8:40pm, expecting to leave at 6:30am, so that's over 14 hours by my maths.
No doubt something will go wrong (rain) which will slow me down to 15 hours.

I've got no more time left for bike prep.

Left home at 5am today to fly to Sydney, back home about 8pm Fri.
Hope to quickly open the mail and see if one piece rain coat has arrived from Aliexpress then off to bed. Bike is parked in the garage waiting to be ridden out the door at 6am on Sat morning, subject to weather.

Are you planning to ride down on Sat morning from Auck ?

I have been away.
I just travel at 100. If I am unsure just s bit slower.
Not familiar with some areas and it's for a cruise.

Best thing is to concentrate on each waypoint not overall time.

I generally am conservative on times so I don't stress.

[veldthui]

Haven't done one before, so all suggestions are welcome.

I thought my fuel range was 200km, but I'm concerned adding big panniers has cut it down a bit. Just haven't had time to retest the actual range, don't want to risk a mistake.
Besides, if I'm carrying spare fuel I might be able to help someone else.

I can tolerate occasional showers, but won't be keen on heavy rain.

In theory I could do it on one fuel stop with judicious use of the throttle but will most likely do three to get the best prices.

Weather, They can't make their minds. First it was going to rain most of time, yesterday it was fine in Napier and overcast the rest of the way. Today it says heavy rain Hamilton and above (includes Rotorua) and overcast/showers the lower part. Have to say I am a bit sick of the rain after 15 hours of it during the NI1600 which got the better of me.

[Euro2018]

Well I travel at 100. Much slower thru corners.
Occasionally slow down to look at scenery.

Prefer to stop and stretch getting old.

I will be starting at 6.30
Staying in Hamilton Fri and sat.

sounds like we could be good travel buddies.

I've got a red BMW F650 with all sorts of gadgets bolted on.

I have a spare GPS you can borrow. It will need cable ties, mini USB cable and a USB battery pack if you want it to run all day.
I'm written up travel notes so won't be relying on GPS

[eldog]

sounds like we could be good travel buddies.

I've got a red BMW F650 with all sorts of gadgets bolted on.

I have a spare GPS you can borrow. It will need cable ties, mini USB cable and a USB battery pack if you want it to run all day.
I'm written up travel notes so won't be relying on GPS

Sounds good
Sent PM
Have usb on bike
I should be ok without spare GPS thanks