South Island Passes Ride 2008

**NordieBoy** · 13th November 2007, 20:37

Originally Posted by Jantar

No more risk of a head on than there is with any other vehicles.

That bad ?

**RedKLR650** · 23rd November 2007, 21:06

Originally Posted by Jantar

It wont. The overnight stops in the lower South Island will most likely be Naseby and Franz Joseph, and passing through Hawea on the 12th or 14th of February depending on the route taken.

Hi Jantar,

I'm sure you have your reasons for Franz Joseph based on midpoints between other stops etc, but had any consideration been given to either Makarora ( not sure on spelling here ) or the Blackball Hilton ?

Having stayed at them both in the last 2 months, I can happily report that both are VERY motorbike friendly

and cheap

, but each is around 200km either way from Franz

Saying that, it's your game, so will happily stay whereever you decide, but it was just a thought

Respectfully, Stu

**Jantar** · 23rd November 2007, 21:51

Either Blackball or Makarora would add an extra day to the ride. Franz or Fox are the best options, but Harihari is also possible. Last passes ride, we arrived in Franz at 7:00 pm, so continuing to Makarora would mean arriving at 10:00 pm. Similarly if we departed Blackball (which is off route) instead of Franz, the arrival time at Naseby would be around 10:30 pm.

**RedKLR650** · 25th November 2007, 08:38

Originally Posted by Jantar

Either Blackball or Makarora would add an extra day to the ride. Franz or Fox are the best options, but Harihari is also possible. Last passes ride, we arrived in Franz at 7:00 pm, so continuing to Makarora would mean arriving at 10:00 pm. Similarly if we departed Blackball (which is off route) instead of Franz, the arrival time at Naseby would be around 10:30 pm.

Sorry Jantar, didn't mean to tell you your job, was just throwing around ideas..... ( Also didn't realise quite the differences in arrival times )

Looking forward to catching up on this ride if not sooner

Regards, Stu

**tri boy** · 27th November 2007, 09:25

Bump.
As usual, an impatient nth islander disturbs the silence.

**Club Matrix** · 3rd December 2007, 20:33

I'm interested to hook up. Just back from Oz, and keen for a ride with more hills. Let me know when you'e ready to count up the definite starters.

**sandmart** · 1st January 2008, 18:16

Hi all, I'm just reasonably new to all this but would be very keen for this ride. I am wondering how it is for someone like myself, who is a bit slower on the gravel. Cheers sandmart.

**Taz** · 1st January 2008, 19:08

I'll be making my own way round as i'm taking a bit longer to see the whole island or as much of it as I can fit in. So we may stumble upon you guys at some stage but then maybe not.

**Jantar** · 1st January 2008, 21:38

Originally Posted by sandmart

Hi all, I'm just reasonably new to all this but would be very keen for this ride. I am wondering how it is for someone like myself, who is a bit slower on the gravel. Cheers sandmart.

That shouldn't be any problem. Last year I did it on road tyres, and we had a rider on a Suzuki Bandit road bike, so we were bothn a bit slower on gravel. The secret there is to keep stops short and just ride at your own pace.

I have sent PMs to everyone who has indicated an interest to get confirmation of numbers.

**_Shrek_** · 1st January 2008, 21:40

Originally Posted by sandmart

Hi all, I'm just reasonably new to all this but would be very keen for this ride. I am wondering how it is for someone like myself, who is a bit slower on the gravel. Cheers sandmart.

hiya sm welcome to KB
get in touch with Ruralman or jantar they are the ones organizing it & will put you right

cheers Shrek

**MyGSXF:Me** · 1st January 2008, 21:55

Originally Posted by Jantar

we had a rider on a Suzuki Bandit road bike

& a GSX400F for a couple of days..

Malcolm, at some point soonish.. please can you flick me a pm with the finalised dates & days where you will be.. would love to join up with ya'll at Murch, or somewhere near again!!!

(need plenty of notice to get my boys organised!!

)

cheers babe

Jen

**ducatijim** · 2nd January 2008, 10:34

Originally Posted by Jantar

I have sent PMs to everyone who has indicated an interest to get confirmation of numbers.

Hey, could I have one too please?please please? Malcolm?

**windboy** · 3rd January 2008, 19:21

Hi Jantar, ruralman and others,

After asking endless questions to you and getting excited about joining your passes ride I am now officially not going to join you....

Since it's a bit of a long way from home and at a reasonable expense I (we really, 2 other jafas) decided to make it a longer trip instead, taking 2 weeks to do the passes ride and a bit more in a much calmer pace too; with camping gear to keep it in a budget.

However, no doubt we will cross each others ways and if that happens on a stopover I'll be more than keen to join you guys for a beer or several.

So thanks heaps for the inspiration and your PM about the itinerary and accomodation details.

Cheers Guys,

**Crisis management** · 7th January 2008, 09:54

Jantar, despite a strong desire to be their this year, I have a house renovation to finish and that takes precedence.

Have a great ride Guys, hopefully I can make it down their another time.

Iain

**ducatijim** · 7th January 2008, 11:16

This is probably covered elsewhere in this thread, but I missed it. What type of accomadation ( pub/motel/caravan park) are we going to frequent at the overniters on this ride?