Here is where not to go.

[cowpoos]

Along with trying to avoid a date with a few of Rodgers girlfreinds [the cx500 combo guy-nice to see him out and about again]-umm I mean sheep and the odd cattle beast just to add variety. .

weres this road lad?

[phantom]

Sounds like a great day, the mighty GBs arent too bad in the gravel eh? Finally got round to replacing the speedo drive gearbox in mine on Sunday so don't have to sweat it when I have a police man following me not knowing what speed I'm travelling

[cowboyz]

weres this road lad?

just go up to wanganui and dont cross the bridge. turn right off the main road and carry on up there till about a k or so out of town and it is too the left. There is a big scenic sign there. It is tarseal for about 15k or so (just to get you keen) and then it turns to shit. And just gets worse. Every now and then there is a concrete bridge on a corner that is hard tarmac just to give you hope but no. The gravel continues. on and on and on and on .......

[cowboyz]

well, hopped on my bike today and the gravel ride yesterday became apparent. The triple clamp had shaken loose. Did up the bolt on the steering head bearings with my fingers. Who would have thought that riding on that much gravel would be bad for a sportsbike??? Ok, got over that and checked my chain. Dust and lube don't mix too well... actually.. they mix really well. bugger. so a clean of the chain was on order.... might have to do the replacement thing sooner than later.. Lets stay away from gravel from now on huh???

[Meanie]

well, hopped on my bike today and the gravel ride yesterday became apparent. The triple clamp had shaken loose. Did up the bolt on the steering head bearings with my fingers. Who would have thought that riding on that much gravel would be bad for a sportsbike??? Ok, got over that and checked my chain. Dust and lube don't mix too well... actually.. they mix really well. bugger. so a clean of the chain was on order.... might have to do the replacement thing sooner than later.. Lets stay away from gravel from now on huh???

Preventative maintenance
I am impressed Lance

[cowboyz]

dont knock it . you havent had a chance to check out whats fallen loose on that big 1500 yet...

[riffer]

You lucky bugger.

My first wife's father used to run the Bridge to Nowhere Jet Boats at Pipiriki, and we spent many years up there.

Great place to ride horse and thrash jetboats, hunt pigs and deer and hoon around on dirt bikes. My father in law had an old TS250ER I used to thrash on those roads so I know them well.

You're pretty bloody lucky you didn't get collected by a drunk local at 160km/hr, sideays in a beaten up Kingswood, one arm out the window.

One of my favourite places in the country. If you ever get the opportunity, rent out some canoes and go for a cruise down the river. Or take the jetboat tour. My FIL doesn't do it any more but it's a good ride.

I'd still love to know how the Rusties got a trailbike up to the Bridge to Nowhere though ...

[Free to Ride]

well, hopped on my bike today and the gravel ride yesterday became apparent. The triple clamp had shaken loose. Did up the bolt on the steering head bearings with my fingers. Who would have thought that riding on that much gravel would be bad for a sportsbike??? Ok, got over that and checked my chain. Dust and lube don't mix too well... actually.. they mix really well. bugger. so a clean of the chain was on order.... might have to do the replacement thing sooner than later.. Lets stay away from gravel from now on huh???

well I took my bike down to the dealers for its warranty check up- plus my lights blew on the way home last night (fun riding in the dark) and I needed a new chain - I was told it wasnt even worth repairing!! - so I agree - "Lets stay away from the gravel."

[Meanie]

Yeah, not too bad a ride! Mind you I did have a 3rd wheel to hold me up! Where we going next?

Two words
Gravel Rash

welcome to the site by the way

[Bonez]

well I took my bike down to the dealers for its warranty check up- plus my lights blew on the way home last night (fun riding in the dark) and I needed a new chain - I was told it wasnt even worth repairing!! - so I agree - "Lets stay away from the gravel."

Turns out the GBs battery is totally stuffed. After a night on charge still no electric start or horn. Exchanged the rectifier/reg unit with a spare I have then went for a 20 odd k run. Pretty lights all still doing strange things. Jumpered to Gerties battery when I got home ( just a bright idea that ran through the grey matter on the ride), pushed the starter and BROOM!! BROOM!! Still no beep beeb(shouldn't have played with it as it was making a buzz buzz this morning) yet but getting there. Thank goodness for the kickstarter.

[Krusti]

Mmmmm I like gravel.....
Did you see all those tractors parked outside the farm supplies shop in that 4th photo??

Looks like one guy had his own coffin?

[Meanie]

As the GN250 rider thanks guys!! Could have done without the gravel aye, but a lot more confident on all those windy roads (except the one with the sheep that I nearly bowled - would have been tasty for tea though). Good ride, and mainly enjoyable.

Welcome to kb you did well to keep up on the gn

[Bonez]

Yeah, not too bad a ride! Mind you I did have a 3rd wheel to hold me up! Where we going next?

Welcome to KB you evil little man.

[Meanie]

Looks like one guy had his own coffin?

After we all got off that gravel road he nearly ended up in that coffin

[Meanie]

well I took my bike down to the dealers for its warranty check up- plus my lights blew on the way home last night (fun riding in the dark) and I needed a new chain - I was told it wasnt even worth repairing!! - so I agree - "Lets stay away from the gravel."

Sigh thank kawi for shaft drive