Maitai Rally Adventure Ride 3-5/11/06

[cooneyr]

Cons …
The others that were coming couldn’t make it due to unfortunate circumstances.

3. Motueka Gorge

Awsome trip FQ. Seriously jelous and pissed I couldnt go. Extremely bad planning on my behalf. Still planning on taking the bike to NN over Xmas.

That hole off to the right of the bike in Pic 3 from Sunday is where my Father in law rather randomly decided to take a Toyota Caldina Gt-t (4x4) station wagon. Crazy bugger.

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[warewolf]

Nice weekend, thanks Owen. Good to put another face to the handle.

[PLUG]

... nice work FQ ... if that's a bit of road kill on ya seat ... good effort ...

[oldrider]

Jeez FQ, you sure had a seriously good week end despite all the set backs in getting going. Good report I enjoyed it.
Overall would a Transalp be suitable for the territory you were in? Cheers John.

[far queue]

Seriously jelous and pissed I couldnt go. Extremely bad planning on my behalf. Still planning on taking the bike to NN over Xmas.

Shit happens, I'm keen to do a variation on this trip to the rally again next year. Plus, there's the xmas trip to plan at some point, although this is still just a possibility, not a definate at this point.

... nice work FQ ... if that's a bit of road kill on ya seat ... good effort ...

I was seriously eyeing up the wee porkers as a bit of road kill - would've been great on a spit.

Jeez FQ, you sure had a seriously good week end despite all the set backs in getting going. Good report I enjoyed it.
Overall would a Transalp be suitable for the territory you were in? Cheers John.

Yes, I did have fun Yes, a transalp could do this ride. Muruia Saddle is just undulating dirt road with a few fords, the deepest about 6", Porika track was steep and rocky in places - you wouldn't want to stop and try to get going again on the climbs, but if you keep the power on then no problems. Maungatapu was similar in places, but mostly easier. Plenty of places to stop for a break if needed. Having seen Transalper, throw his transalp about, I know he could do it, and having seen your report on your ride the other day, I dare say you could too.

[SDU]

Good write up & pics as always FQ.

[kro]

Threads with write ups like this, are what makes KB so interesting to me, I love this stuff. Thanks FQ, great to meet you as well.

[warewolf]

Overall would a Transalp be suitable for the territory you were in?

A Trannie would be no problem at all, perhaps ideal. It was formed roads all the way, just a bit rough. I've done the Maungatapu in winter on a DR-Z250 with road tyres - not dual-purpose/road, but pure road. Nada problem.

[miSTa]

Great photos Owen.

Damn, I missed big time, bugger, bugger, bugger

[Ruralman]

[QUOTE=far queue;

Met, this pommie chick later the evening ... from Dunedin ... had ridden up on a triumph ... couldn’t shut her up ... this could only be ... “you wouldn’t be Woodybee would you”, yep sure enough it was, so I asked her about the chicken strips. Well, Ruralman, she’s hunting for you when she gets back. Good to meet you Woodybee. Had a great night, lots of people and bikes there for a Friday.

Thanks mate - if I didn't have a farm i'd consider a change of address about now!! I did tell her it would be a great conversation starter and way of meeting people!
Hey great write up and photos FQ - it does look like a great place for a few days adventure riding.

[Ruralman]

A Trannie would be no problem at all, perhaps ideal. It was formed roads all the way, just a bit rough. I've done the Maungatapu in winter on a DR-Z250 with road tyres - not dual-purpose/road, but pure road. Nada problem.

I'd be glad I was lifting your KTM out of that hole and not the T/A though.

[warewolf]

I'd be glad I was lifting your KTM out of that hole and not the T/A though.

True, but that wasn't on the main route...not only did we take a slightly more technical diversion, but while Mr Queue was removing the lining on his jacket I had a bit of a play. Mr Queue rode his DR straight through that bit by not aiming for the deepest holes like I did.