Southern Cross road rally, April 07

**shafty** · 29th March 2007, 23:27

Good to see everything is falling in to place Boys and Girls - getting all the crap weather out of the way now (thoughts go out to Northern KB'ers) , accessories turning up on time or nearly, - in time to be fitted for the big SX...............

**Jantar** · 1st April 2007, 16:29

I've just been checking on how many KBers are doing the run this year. Last time we only had three. If I have read through the thread correctly, we have:

RichardC
NiggleC
DesmoJohnny
Jantar
Highlander
Shafty
ducatijim
Kawaman
jbauer
RedKLR650
zag
DougieNZ (+ Mrs D)

That's thirteen this year. Have I missed any?

**zaq** · 2nd April 2007, 10:14

I'm in too ... though I haven't come for any kb rides yet (except meeting some at the Westpac Helicopter ride)

**Jantar** · 2nd April 2007, 11:01

I've now made my bookings for accomadation. All of these backpackers and camping grounds still have accomadation if required.

Sunday 22nd: Staying with a KBer at New Plymouth
Monday 23rd. Pukenui – Farm backpackers. Lamb Rd, Pukenui. Ph 09 409-7863
Tuesday 24th. Opotoki. Central Oasis Backpackers. 30 King St. 07 315-5165
Wednesday 25th. Staying with a KBer at Raumati South
Thursday 26th. HAMPDEN BACKPACKERS - 32 Leister St, Hampden, Phone 03 439 4706.
Friday 27th. Bluff Camping Ground, Gregory Street, (03) 212 8774

**RichardC** · 3rd April 2007, 08:22

Hi Malcom, are you sorted for saturday night on the way up ?
Richard

**DougieNZ** · 4th April 2007, 06:50

Myself and Mrs Dougie also in. Newish rubber on both bikes. Both serviced. The dealerships have done well out of us this month!

Extra Ferry Capacity

For those of you travelling south I have arranged some extra space (40 m/c)on the 0830 sailing ex Wgtn Thursday. Lee should have already told you all about this by now by email. Hopefully this will help some Kiwibikers out. You must have your own tie downs.

**DougieNZ** · 4th April 2007, 06:51

We are looking at Opunake, Whangarei, Whakatane, Wgtn, Oamaru, Bluff.

**Highlander** · 4th April 2007, 08:24

Ferry booked. 0800 sailings on Bluebridge (both ways).
Accomodation sorted so far for Sunday in New Plymouth and Wednedsay in Hutt Valley. The rest is my project for today.
I'm thinking Monday night Whangarei, Tuesday Tauranga, Wednedsay Hutt Valley (sorted), Thursday was thinking Oamaru / Dunedin but I'll check out Hampden - thanks Jantar.
Not sure about Friday, have heard peope drift off mid arvo, so I'm thinking any hours trvel back up th island is hours I don't have to do Saturday.

Planning on Picton / Blenheim Saturday night for the 0800 Sunday ferry, then home Sunday night.

**RedKLR650** · 4th April 2007, 08:25

Originally Posted by DougieNZ

We are looking at Opunake, Whangarei, Whakatane, Wgtn, Oamaru, Bluff.

Hi all, at this stage Gary and I are looking at
Sunday night at Otaki,
Monday Whangarei,
Tuesday Tauranga,
Anzac Day Wellington

,
Thursday night in Haast ( the scenic route :-)

,
Bluff....

Any other takers for a scenic West Coast excursion ?

( Usual conditions apply, all of these ideas are open to change ;-)

Cheers, Stu

**Highlander** · 5th April 2007, 08:56

Just did a ring around for ANZAC day opening hours in Opotiki:
Hot Bread shop 5 to 5
Caltex "All Day"
BP 6 to 9:30

According to the Motorcycle Atlas, Fuel is also available at Te Kaha, and Waihau Bay, though I didn't ring to check their hours.

Didn't ring to check but according to the Wises Maps website fuel is available at Tokomaru and Tologa bays for those who don't think they can get Opotiki to Gisborne via the coast road on a tank.

**Jantar** · 5th April 2007, 18:45

Originally Posted by Highlander

Didn't ring to check but according to the Wises Maps website fuel is available at Tokomaru and Tologa bays for those who don't think they can get Opotiki to Gisborne via the coast road on a tank.

If anyone is planning on Opotiki to Gisborne on a single tank, remember to add the 50 odd km return trip to the cape giving 370 kms total.

I'll be planning on a detour into Ruatoria for fuel.

**DougieNZ** · 7th April 2007, 13:30

From Lee today by email:

Hi all

When you are planning your SCRR fuel stops please consider this

Please tell those you are riding with who may not have email and or who may not clear emails often ............

The store at Te Araroa will be open to sell petrol on anzac day from 9.30am to 1.30pm. The store phone number is 06 864 4874

The next petrol south of there will be Ruatoria

You have been advised........

**NiggleC** · 8th April 2007, 21:44

Right then, all the oils changed, new (2nd hand) throttle body fitted, injectors balanced, new front brake pads. Test ride up to Nape Nape (look it up yourselves) which is at the end of gravel road. All good, a cuppa at the Dommett Cafe and back to Christchurch. Turn into my street and the speedo cable breaks. Bloody BMW's.........

**Highlander** · 9th April 2007, 07:13

Anyone interested in the KB contingent getting together for coffee or something at Opunake or somewhere then arriving at the start together, or just try and find each other at the start.

Got any of them yellow ballons left Shafty?

Just floating the idea, don't know the area, open to suggestions.

My nights are sorted: Sunday - New Plymouth, Monday - Whangarei, Tuesday - Tauranga, Wedesday - Lower Hutt, Thursday & Friday - Dunedin, Saturday - Picton, Sunday Home again.