Took my Honda out with the BMWs

**Zukin** · 13th August 2006, 22:26

Nice photos!
I wish I was out today!

How far can you get on a full tank of gas in you Honda?

Cheers Scott

**merv** · 14th August 2006, 08:13

Originally Posted by Zukin

Nice photos!
I wish I was out today!

How far can you get on a full tank of gas in you Honda?

Cheers Scott

The L model has a 9.7l tank, not sure how big the reserve is but I ran 164km between top ups In Martinborough yesterday and it had used a bit over 7 litres and hadn't needed reserve. The wind was strongish heading back so that will have sucked the gas as it can run anywhere between 25 and 30 to the litre whereas yesterday that is under 25km/l.

**Aslan** · 14th August 2006, 08:39

Originally Posted by merv

The Wellington BMW riders were doing a bit of a run over the 'takas today and a few with dirt Beemers said why don't we start with that ride but extend the ride out to the Wairarapa Coast? So that's what we did, except I don't have a Beemer so took my XR250L on it. In the end it was six of us all up that rode over from Caltex Rimutaka to Martinborough and then on past Hinakura to the coast at Pahaoa. We returned to Hinakura and then took the nice gravel road through to Gladstone pub where most of Wellington's bikers seemed to have congregated for lunch. I'll get on posting the pics.

This is all while I'm cooking the Sunday roast you gotta understand.

First two pics at Caltex Rimutaka, next four on Pahaoa Road.

Great to have your company Merv - seemed to me you were among the most comfortable among us whether attacking the Rimutukas in the presence of much larger street bikes or hammering along in the gravel. Thanks for the pics - great shots - we're lucky to have those Wairarapa gravel roads on our doorstop. Cheers Aslan

**Zukin** · 14th August 2006, 08:51

Originally Posted by Aslan

Great to have your company Merv - seemed to me you were among the most comfortable among us whether attacking the Rimutukas in the presence of much larger street bikes or hammering along in the gravel. Thanks for the pics - great shots - we're lucky to have those Wairarapa gravel roads on our doorstop. Cheers Aslan

Well said Aslan, and nice comments about Merv.
I often get passed by large sports and dual purpose bikes on the roads, and I often feel like a spare prick at a wedding zipping along on the little 250's.
But it is good to know that most riders of these bikes dont think of us like that.

And Welcome to KB

Cheers Scott

**Motu** · 14th August 2006, 09:02

Looks like a good ride was had,how did the little Honda cope against those big powerfull beasts? Hooning around on a beat up YZ490 (or whatever it is) on a big paddock....sounds all too familiar...

**Aslan** · 14th August 2006, 09:09

Originally Posted by Zukin

Well said Aslan, and nice comments about Merv.
I often get passed by large sports and dual purpose bikes on the roads, and I often feel like a spare prick at a wedding zipping along on the little 250's.
But it is good to know that most riders of these bikes dont think of us like that.

And Welcome to KB

Cheers Scott

thanks Scott - as a former lurker I can see you're as keen as mustard to be out there adventure riding. Understand you and Merv may be catching up - perhaps we'll meet up some time - cheers Aslan

**Aslan** · 14th August 2006, 09:11

Originally Posted by Motu

Looks like a good ride was had,how did the little Honda cope against those big powerfull beasts? Hooning around on a beat up YZ490 (or whatever it is) on a big paddock....sounds all too familiar...

Hi Motu - Merv was at no time challenged by the capacity of his machine - that man can sure ride - very fluid - would seem to be blessed with natural coordination - cheers Aslan

**merv** · 14th August 2006, 10:15

It all comes from 37 years of riding shoulder to shoulder with all sorts of riders so I have never had any worries riding with anyone. Yes we had a great day out. The 250 goes good and only feels like a struggle into head winds. If I'd felt like I was going to need more speed yesterday I would have borrowed Mrs merv's DR650, or I could have taken my WR but then it isn't as comfortable on the long hauls as the Honda. In fact the Honda is smoother than the DR650 is vibration-wise.

Zukin you never replied to my last pm so presume you will contact me closer to the date that you are down here.

**Zukin** · 14th August 2006, 10:22

Hey Merv

Yep I have am working on 2 alternatives for next weekends ride.

Really depends on what the long range weather forecast looks like as to where I will go.
Normally I wouldnt care to much for the weather, but as I planning on a solo trip I do have to take a few extra precautions.

I hope to let you know this weekend what the plan is.
North at this stage is looking more promising.

Cheers Scott

**miSTa** · 14th August 2006, 12:54

Great photos

Go the GS

**upshift** · 14th August 2006, 18:27

Really nice to have such good quality pics to remember a great ride. I only managed a few snaps myself, I was too busy trying to keep up with everyone else.

**merv** · 14th August 2006, 19:10

I was glad you were there upshift, we've talked about riding over a few lunches so it was great to finally be out together. Can you post the few snaps you did take? Is Garry on this site too because I know he got a pic of me going through that easy concrete bottomed ford, and Bill if you are reading this what is your KB ID?