Brass Monkey - Auckland & Others KB Ride

**Smokin** · 28th May 2006, 11:56

Originally Posted by paturoa

leaving 5am ....where? Greymouth?

Yep, You hit the nail on the head.

**T.W.R** · 28th May 2006, 13:34

Originally Posted by Smokin

What i was thinking of was if we had a good run we could wait at Rakia for you guys, It wouldnt be worth you guys waiting for us tho, especially if the weather gods dont like us very much.

Have been planning on heading away from home around the 9 - 9.30 area. The blokes form Ashvagas haven't finalised a time as of yet, but their on the fast trip mode anyhow so that isn't really my preference for heading down to the Brass. Plus i may be two-up anyhow (mate is acting like an old woman & can't make his mind up).
But if there's a link-up happening at Rakaia that would work better (I'm only 5mins further down the road).

**oldrider** · 28th May 2006, 14:06

Seems like there will be a few of you guy's and gal's staying at Kurow on Friday night, presumably at the motor camp.
All things being equal, I might just take a ride down there (27km) and say g'day if there is anyone about.
I usually go to the Brass for a day trip but never make up my mind about when/how/what until the last minute.
So many people, the weather so changeable, who knows, I just wing it.
Hope you all enjoy yourselves and have a good trip.

Cheers John.

**paturoa** · 28th May 2006, 16:09

Originally Posted by T.W.R

... but their on the fast trip mode anyhow so that isn't really my preference for heading down to the Brass.....But if there's a link-up happening at Rakaia that would work better (I'm only 5mins further down the road).

Yeah we will be in cruise mode too 110-120ks, would be cool to hook up if we can do it.

**paturoa** · 28th May 2006, 16:15

Just finished work on getting the bike ready, changed oil, more glycol, checked stuff etc and was about to check and oil the chain when I noticed what looked to be a rust patch on one of the rollers.

Well upon closer inspection (can't see too well up close now-a-days) the reason it was rusty was that the chrome finish on a whole bunch of the rollers is worn thru to steel. I then poked around a little and its all as loose a goose. The sprockets are fine and there is no point in shagging those with a 4000k round trip so its a new chain this week.

I've got a merry old pile of stuff growing in the corner to pack too.

**Smokin** · 28th May 2006, 16:58

Originally Posted by T.W.R

Have been planning on heading away from home around the 9 - 9.30 area. The blokes form Ashvagas haven't finalised a time as of yet, but their on the fast trip mode anyhow so that isn't really my preference for heading down to the Brass. Plus i may be two-up anyhow (mate is acting like an old woman & can't make his mind up).
But if there's a link-up happening at Rakaia that would work better (I'm only 5mins further down the road).

Yeah I'll be keen to meet up as well.

**T.W.R** · 28th May 2006, 18:12

Well when a time is finalised for departing ChCh that will be good, it's roughly 20mins to Rakaia from Rolleston.
By the Mobil servo is probably the easiest place to meet, it's easy to spot (halfway through the town on the main drag, would say just past the salmon but it's away getting a $120k restoration).

**paturoa** · 28th May 2006, 19:11

Originally Posted by T.W.R

when a time is finalised for departing ChCh that will be good, it's roughly 20mins to Rakaia from Rolleston.

Just finalisng that now - trying to talk FlyingDutchMan into an ealier start than the 9am at rolly he has suggested.

**far queue** · 28th May 2006, 19:18

Originally Posted by oldrider

Seems like there will be a few of you guy's and gal's staying at Kurow on Friday night, presumably at the motor camp.
All things being equal, I might just take a ride down there (27km) and say g'day if there is anyone about.
I usually go to the Brass for a day trip but never make up my mind about when/how/what until the last minute.

Yep, Kurow motor Camp it is. It'll be good to see you again. You might want to do Danseys with us on Saturday perhaps.

By the way, how's that cat? Did it work it's way in for the winter?

**dangerous** · 28th May 2006, 19:19

Originally Posted by paturoa

Just finalisng that now - trying to talk FlyingDutchMan into an ealier start than the 9am at rolly he has suggested.

hell yes... if we decide to go then it will have to be at the crack of dawn... its a long haul and ya wanna be there to enjoy the afternoon checking out the bikes etc

**scumdog** · 28th May 2006, 19:55

Anybody heading down from Ch-ch on Thursday?
I'll be on the road in me 'lorry' between Dunedin and Amberley (or somewhere like that) from 10am to 4pm.

If you want to know what the lorry looks like see post #158 on this thread.

Friday morning it's on the road again to Blenhiem so keep a look out eh?

**scumdog** · 28th May 2006, 19:57

Originally Posted by Smokin

I think it is but not by too much, the roads are better for winter riding and my off sider is worried about his fuel range issues going the other way.

I would have thought it would be EASIER down through Thomsons track, Tekapo and the Lindis??

**oldrider** · 28th May 2006, 22:42

Originally Posted by far queue

Yep, Kurow motor Camp it is. It'll be good to see you again. You might want to do Danseys with us on Saturday perhaps.

By the way, how's that cat? Did it work it's way in for the winter?

Looking forward to seeing you again too fa queue but like I said, I make up my mind at the last minute, usually waiting to see what my son in law is going to "actually" do, before "I" decide.
The "Cat" belonged to a young girl about five doors away and she packed a shitty because he was coming down here!
I think she took it away to Timaru or somewhere, shame because he conned me into letting him in while Mrs O/r wasn't looking but then he got cocky and tried coming in when she was home, not a good idea! I knew nothing of course.

Cheers John.

**laRIKin** · 28th May 2006, 22:50

What time do you guys think that you will be at Kurow motor camp?
If we are going pass at about that time we will drop in to see you guys.
Or may wait around a bit at the pub to see you before we head on to the place where we are spending the night.