Brass Monkey - Auckland & Others KB Ride

**diddle** · 28th April 2006, 15:38

offer still stands 8 acres & 3 storey house can fit lots of shit & corruption here make as much noise as u like nearest neighbour 1/2 k away , 1st in 1st served 4 bed but a shit load of floor space , 4 bay shed 4 bikes

**T.W.R** · 28th April 2006, 17:31

Originally Posted by dangerous

TWR... your a picky bastard, but a good bastard

Hey got to take the oppertunity when it strikes

But for anyone travelling through to the Brass, I can't offer a hell of a lot of accomodation, a couple comfy & another couple roughing it a bit and covered parking for bikes.
But if theres any minor mechanical problems that need looking at, I've got a fairly well stocked workshop & also can arrange access to a shop in ashvagas if the worst eventuates.
and the rally site is less than 350km from here too

**paturoa** · 28th April 2006, 18:58

cool guys - we'll be in touch soon, I'm going to talk to TIE this weekend to sort some more details.

Went to Motomail on the way home today and got a 2 piece plastic over raincoat XXXL! It fits nicely over my bike jacket jacket and bike trou and will add to the warmth / comfort. It was only $45, looks a bit flimsy but will do the trick nicely.

**paturoa** · 29th April 2006, 15:38

Just fitted my heated grips this arvo.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=28291

**Jase W** · 29th April 2006, 18:10

Man that looks like a pretty fun event... I'd be keen, but not this year

**paturoa** · 29th April 2006, 19:00

Just booked my ferry crossings online. Must be going now!

**T.I.E** · 29th April 2006, 19:31

yeppers just booked the ferry crossing too. for thursday 1st at 615pm.

there is a backpackers in picton www.pictonlodge.co.nz $23 a night (dorm bed) with linen.

with a bonus. there is a garage capable or holding about 13 bikes or more. first in first served. just say your with kiwibikers. as i have already rung them.

i'm keeping it cheap so i can spend more money on warm gear.

but hurry up guys get ya bookings in. friday night has not been sorted as yet as i hope to impose of one of the south island boys down there.

just need numbers so boys/gals lets have ya name.

**paturoa** · 30th April 2006, 20:06

Updated itinerary in first post - building names list

**SDU** · 1st May 2006, 15:58

Originally Posted by dangerous

So, guess I might have to make plans.... havn't been since 96 and that was my 10th

Yeah get ya shit together man, you've only got 5 weeks to super polish the bike so the rain & dirt just slides straight off.

Lemans & I are shooting down there on our traillies! so I hope we get to meet the crew there.

**Transalper** · 1st May 2006, 17:23

Originally Posted by serowdownunder

Lemans & I are shooting down there on our traillies! so I hope we get to meet the crew there.

Tell me more... i am in a group of 3 or 4 others proberbly heading away Friday morning to take in some dirt on the way... maybe staying at Kurow Friday night and more dirt to the Rally Saturday arvo. Plans yet to be confirmed and waiting to see what PLUG does too.

Actually i'll PM ya so as to not to divert the thread...

**paturoa** · 1st May 2006, 20:06

Updated first post with more details on page 1.

I'm booked on the Sunday nite ferry 10pm from Picton to WN as almost all of Monday is fully booked already.

**T.I.E** · 2nd May 2006, 07:30

Originally Posted by paturoa

Updated first post with more details on page 1.

I'm booked on the Sunday nite ferry 10pm from Picton to WN as almost all of Monday is fully booked already.

i think i had better be booking me a ticket on a monday ferry now then. although a few more days down south could be a go.
my bike will be loaded. i was gonna offer to take something down for someone if needed.

i may be able to squeeze on a small tent if somone is having problems with gear. so offer is up there.

**_intense_** · 3rd May 2006, 02:34

for what its worth im always pissed when i cant find kick ass coffee in an un familiar area, so.... for your culinary enjoyment: (sorry dont know much further north of chch)

Amberly: Nor' Wester cafe
Chch: Tera Viva (near the airport)
Ashburton: Lunch
Timaru: Le Monde (on the bay hill.... (wink wink)
For gods sake dont drink ANY coffee in Tekapo, it'll kill you
Twizel: Shawtys (if you goin that way)

hope this helps! beers not every ones choice after all..

**Jantar** · 3rd May 2006, 02:49

Originally Posted by _intense_

for what its worth im always pissed when i cant find kick ass coffee in an un familiar area, so.... for your culinary enjoyment: (sorry dont know much further north of chch)

Amberly: Nor' Wester cafe
Chch: Tera Viva (near the airport)
Ashburton: Lunch
Timaru: Le Monde (on the bay hill.... (wink wink)
For gods sake dont drink ANY coffee in Tekapo, it'll kill you
Twizel: Shawtys (if you goin that way)

hope this helps! beers not every ones choice after all..

I can't say I've tried all of the coffee places you recommend, but certainly Shawtys don't have any decent coffee. All they have is that machine made milk stuff like latte or flat white, or those tiny wee black coffees like short black which is only a thimble full or long black which is in a tea cup size. There are still places where you can get a decent mug of coffee though, large, rich, and just a small dash of milk. Usually its those ones that have filter coffee, and there are still some places that will bring a plunger of coffee to the table.