Northern Exposure Tour

[DMNTD:Me]

....could always throw in a visit to the Tattoo Show in Keri Keri too. I'm definately going for sure

[Qkchk:Me]

Right now I carry a map, pen, paper, tool kit, first-aid kit, tyre-repair kit and a rain-suit, will probably buy a small can of chain lube to add to that. All of which fit into the tail storage space...... I don't want to carry anything else if I can help it.

How about a tankbag? Pretty cheap and they don't get in the way.........

As for the "GRAVEL" report - Last time I rode up there the gravel was a fine grade and was fine for riding on. I will make enquires with the clan up north for the recent conditions........

Anyway, you don't have to ride on the gravel if you do not wish to (as stated in the first post!!!) - I will have a spare seat if need be or you can chill out at the Waitiki Landing Shop till we get back.

[Qkchk:Me]

Deep? define "Deep". You've ridden worse. It's just the same as any stand gravel road up here (and better than some). Has been graded since I went up last. The worst thing is the tourist buses up your arse, making you think you're riding the gravel like a nana (until you gain on a "Cage" and find out that the fu*ken buses are hooning on the gravel). I'd offer to pillion any rider too soft to ride it, but feel that any rider that soft should stay in Dorkland

Summed up nicely. If you wanna come, thats fine - I just don't want to hear any grissels about where we are going......

[Qkchk:Me]

Beds are going FAST - If you feel like you need a good ride (3 days of it) and want to get away, far away from Auckland......................

YA BETTER BOOK A BED OR YOU WILL MISS OUT! For bookings see http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...96&postcount=1

[justsomeguy]

Anyway, you don't have to ride on the gravel if you do not wish to (as stated in the first post!!!) - I will have a spare seat if need be or you can chill out at the Waitiki Landing Shop till we get back.

Naa - I'm gonna take off my fairings as I said before to stop my paint getting scratched. Taping up the head lights may be a good idea too..... those broken headlights are expensive bastards

[Qkchk:Me]

Naa - I'm gonna take off my fairings as I said before to stop my paint getting scratched. Taping up the head lights may be a good idea too..... those broken headlights are expensive bastards

Sounds like you wanna take a bin.................. Thats not very positive! The 250's are easier to ride on un-sealed roads than the bigger bikes, so you have the upper hand on me for starters.....

[justsomeguy]

Sounds like you wanna take a bin.................. Thats not very positive! The 250's are easier to ride on un-sealed roads than the bigger bikes, so you have the upper hand on me for starters.....

Don't worry - I'm a nana slow poke. Just want to protect my precious.

Got a broken headlight from riding on gravel on a KB ride up north and several cracks in my front screen on the ZZR.

[erik]

I think I'm going to have to save my money and not come on this trip.
Maybe next time.

[Zapf]

Naa - I'm gonna take off my fairings as I said before to stop my paint getting scratched. Taping up the head lights may be a good idea too..... those broken headlights are expensive bastards

you'll miss them on the way up.... get some head light guards u dummy!

and there is a tank bag you can borrow.

[Unit:Me]

Looking forward to meeting up with you guys on our playground. Love any chance to go through the Waipoua Forest for a ride, it's awesome. And the stint from Omapere to Kaikohe is a beautiful fast track. All sounds pretty organised QChk, good on you for putting it forward for all the rest of the sheep to enjoy (by the way you guys, leave our sheep alone, they are already spoken for).

[DMNTD:Me]

...get some head light guards u dummy!

....or some of that 3M clear film,an excellent alternative or addition.
I've been riding up these ways for a decade and as long as ya don't ride directly behind the dood(ette) ahead you'll be right.
So come on...don't be a latte styled floppy cucumber

[justsomeguy]

....or some of that 3M clear film

Oh - you mean that actually exists?? Must get some, must stop stupid procrastinating self from forgetting to get some, must tell someone to remind me to get some, must not forget to tell someone to remind me, must do something to remind me to remind myself to tell someone to remind me.....

Zapf - may take you up on that offer of the tank bag....

[Zapf]

Oh - you mean that actually exists?? Must get some, must stop stupid procrastinating self from forgetting to get some, must tell someone to remind me to get some, must not forget to tell someone to remind me, must do something to remind me to remind myself to tell someone to remind me.....

Zapf - may take you up on that offer of the tank bag....

yea... guess what... I have got shit loads of that 3M stuff

[Qkchk:Me]

Well that's shit hot! We are getting somewhere.... hey JSG why don't you just put that 3M stuff all over the fairings while you are there?

To tell the truth, I have some anti-scratch shit on the tank and it shows more scratches than the rest of the bike Oh well.

[Qkchk:Me]

Hey, while Im thinking about it......... can those who have booked their accomodation (since they will be the only fellas with a bed.......) put their name up on the calendar so I gotta idea who IS coming........... Thanx.

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