Rusty Nuts M/C 20th Anniversary Run

[mangell6]

I think me, because I made an ASS-U-ME that I am sure that Mangell6 would like to correct. So how far did you tour straight after the SC, Mangell6?

Well you're wrong.

After the Southern Cross the plan was to stay overnight at New Plymouth and then ride back to Wellington. BUT was feeling reasonably good and rode home after the meal at Opunake.

WHen I arrived at the final Cape I had a sense of sadness that there was no more riding and that was it, all finished. I felt like going around again as it was such a great time, even with the freezing start that we had.

Jantar took a leasuirely ride home visiting and sightseeing all the way back down south. Was slightly envious of him actually.

Mike

[Zapf]

any more news to this? or is everyone too busy with chrismas?

[RiderInBlack]

any more news to this? or is everyone too busy with chrismas?

Kean to know more too Felix

[Lee Rusty]

To those who requested more info here is an out line
The over night stops are removed - they will be supplied to entrants, along with the list of icons that are assigned points value.

We estimate you wil be riding for 11- 12 hours a day (with stops ) to visit all the icons on the list.

It is up to you how many or few you visit

PM me if your want more details

Lee Rusty

Take care over the holidays

RideSafe all


Rusty Nuts Motorcycle Club
20th Anniversary Tiki Tour Run

13- 17 March 2006

RULES

There are few rules to this run, HOWEVER the major one is that you must be at the start each day - you do not have to use the places where we stay, you should make use of friends and family to reduce your costs, that is only right - BUT you must present yourself at the overnight venues the next morning to collect your NEW FLAG for the Day.

This refinement has been added so that all riders get a fair chance at collecting all the allocated ICON points on the same day - Bigger bikes may go faster but smaller bikes can do them all if the rider is prepared to sit in the saddle for the time it takes. The idea is to get as many pictures with flag, rider, and or bike with ICON as possible - at the bottom all pictures will be tallied and mileages will be added from the start.

You may use digital cameras but we want a hard copy at the finish - get them printed on the way. If you are using ordinary cameras they same thing applies you must bring us a set of hard copy pictures to be eligible for the finish award.

The rider with proof of the most Icons visited, and the highest mileage will be eligible for an award (yet to be decided). Rusty's judgement will be final.

All flags will be returned to riders at end of run as mementos of the event.

Day start times will be observed from 7am until 8am - On Wednesday and Friday due to length of the days ride, motorcycles of 250cc or less and scooters many arrange an earlier start time, the overnight Rusty will allocate any earlier start times should they be required,

This concession will be dealt with on a case by case basis a GN250 will be allowed extra time and a CBR250RR will start with the rest.

All costs for meals, accommodation etc, are at your expense with the exception of the end of run meal at the RNMC Clubrooms (Eagle Tavern Bluff) There will be some refreshments also provided. At the clubrooms.

Overnight Sunday 12th March

Monday 13th March Russell 7am

Run starts at the flag pole (Close to camp) between 7am and 8am.

Sign in, Get your mileage recorded, Pick up your flag, Be on your way - Ride Safely.

Visit as many, or few, of the listed Icons on your way, PHOTOGRAPH THEM with yourself, your bike and definitely YOUR FLAG in the picture. Then onwards towards your next overnight stop.

Tuesday 14th March

In the morning from 7am until 8am your overnight Rusty to be able to change your flag to the new flag for the day and you will be free to leave to collect your icon pictures. Again visit as many or few as you wish.

Wednesday 15th March

From 7am until 8am (small bikes and scooters see the rules) Change yesterdays flag for the flag of the day, sign in and head off on your Icon hunt. Remember that you have a ferry to catch either tonight or in the morning. Your overnight stop can be either Wellington or Picton.

Due to the different overnight stops you will not have a set start time or flag exchange on Thursday morning.

Thursday 16th March. No set start point. No flag exchange. Use Wed flag for today.

Collecting your Icon photos as you go make you way through the list until your overnight stop .

From 7am collect your new daily flag and head for your day photo stops

Friday 17th March

Make your way taking your Icon photos to the Eagle Tavern Bluff for a meal and a Rusty Party. Dinner will be around 6pm . A couple of kegs will tapped and if you don't have a good time it wont be our fault.

DON'T FORGET We want hard copy photos at Bluff. So make sure you get them done somewhere unless you have a printer in your pack

Please ride Safe and don't exceed your safe riding limits.

[RiderInBlack]

Thanks Lee Any KB'ers got a printer close to Buff? Will be needing that.
How soon are entries open? How soon will the list of the night stop points and icons be sent back after you paid your entry (just trying to workout how much planning time we get).

[Lee Rusty]

Thanks Lee Any KB'ers got a printer close to Buff? Will be needing that.
How soon are entries open? How soon will the list of the night stop points and icons be sent back after you paid your entry (just trying to workout how much planning time we get).

entries are open now, and filling fast, you get details by return email or snail mail
Start planning as you need to get ferry's etc worked out. They may be the limiting factor in getting to all the icons
give your self an entry for Christmas or some one else for that matter
PM me for entry form I will retun by email or get off the RNMC website.

Lee

[Zapf]

can someone convince me I should opt in for 12 hours on the saddle / day ? please...

[justsomeguy]

can someone convince me I should opt in for 12 hours on the saddle / day ? please...

First off I recommend you take the 900. Or hire a bike if you want to save the wear on your wheels.

1. You like these long rides and this one will be meticulously (Rusty ride) organised.

2. It will be like your South Island trip but you'll have heaps of friendly faces around to keep you company through the good and - bad - times.

3. At the end you'll have absolutely NO, NADA, ZILCH lighter problems.

4. You got nothing better (than this) to do anyway.

5. Resources aren't really an issue, or leave.

6. It will make a very impressive notch in your "riding belt" and general ride experiences.

7. You'll get to see some great places and learn things that you may not know even existed.

8. It will make up for all the riding you miss in the cold, wet winter months.

9. It will be a great holiday and should settle your mind and relieve any stress.

10. THE BIG ONE - As this is your first Rusty Nut Adventure riding with the Rusty crew - this will be one of those memories that last a lifetime.


There: 10 valid reasons

Go on you want to

[Zapf]

First off I recommend you take the 900. Or hire a bike if you want to save the wear on your wheels.

nice... think I am 1/2 way there... who else from KB might be going? what about you JSG... think I'll need to get my seat sorted for the run as well... the Hornet seat is too soft.

[RiderInBlack]

nice... think I am 1/2 way there... who else from KB might be going? what about you JSG... think I'll need to get my seat sorted for the run as well... the Hornet seat is too soft.

Better get your act together Felix, cause this ride is filling fast Have just posted my entry form and chq, so that's it I'm committed

[Zapf]

Better get your act together Felix, cause this ride is filling fast Have just posted my entry form and chq, so that's it I'm committed

I just emailed Rusty for the entry form / application information.... or have you got some forms / address I can have?

[justsomeguy]

nice... think I am 1/2 way there... who else from KB might be going? what about you JSG... think I'll need to get my seat sorted for the run as well... the Hornet seat is too soft.

I would if I could but I'm saving up my cash and allocated leave to go home for Christmas/newyears next year.

You interested in doing the Grand Challenge?? I'd be real keen to give that a go -

How's the plans coming for your mini GC RIB??

What's wrong with a soft seat?? PM Warr and RIB and ask them what they recommend.

[RiderInBlack]

I just emailed Rusty for the entry form / application information.... or have you got some forms / address I can have?

Can fordward what Lee sent me if you PM me your e-mail, but I'm sure Lee would like you to PM him.

[RiderInBlack]

How's the plans coming for your mini GC RIB??

Have been too F-in busy for that idea so it's on the the back-burner (and will probably get sracped at this rate)

[Warr]

I would if I could but I'm saving up my cash and allocated leave to go home for Christmas/newyears next year.

You interested in doing the Grand Challenge?? I'd be real keen to give that a go -

How's the plans coming for your mini GC RIB??

What's wrong with a soft seat?? PM Warr and RIB and ask them what they recommend.

What could I be recommending ??
On the GC I took the XJ. Seat wise I didnt have a problem. Rusty recommended I get some of the large bubble wrap. Stow it in my pack and bring it out when I could go no further. Well the reality was I didnt use it at all. In preperation for the GC I bought one of those "Throttle Boss" thinks and that was very good. It is always my right hand that feels it worst and with the throttle boss my hand didnt get so sore.
It would be a different matter onthe VFR. I dont think I would last as long on that. Just harder on both hands. Just need some better shocks on the XJ and that would make it sweet.