Adventure Assault (wild Waikato wanderings) 30/11---2/12

**young1** · 26th November 2007, 10:21

It wouldnt be a Kiwi Biker ride without some rain......

**tri boy** · 26th November 2007, 10:51

From the looks of the rain chart, its moving quickly, so expect only medium/light showers on and off through Fri.
Can't see any signs of a stalled front, so alls good. (Will also prevent dust on the roads. Following bikes with hanging dust clouds is a pain).

**Crisis management** · 28th November 2007, 07:40

Final plans for Auckland ride down.....

Bass and I are leaving Papakura at 8.00am ish Friday and wobbling our way via the west coast to Raglan, Kawhia and Awakino over the day. Detailed route plans have been made which we will change at whim enroute.
If we're not there by 6pm we are definately lost!

Anyone wanting to join in PM me with a contact number.

Iain

**young1** · 28th November 2007, 07:45

I hope to be at Awakino by 6.30 - 7.00 on Friday

**tri boy** · 28th November 2007, 09:53

All good at this end. bvaut and Ian S and myself are good for Owhango Fri.
Tui, Speights and nibbles have been procured for the Raglan digs

3 copies of maps have been scanned, and now I just need a basic 1st aid kit, and the usual comprehensive Triumph tool kit

Weather is looking good, so camera's and sunblock also.

Late starters are more than welcome. PM me by Thrs night.
eta at Awakino Fri, approx 5.30ish.

I noticed through the week that the fuel station up the road isn't an early opener, so I suggest fueling up soon as you reach Awakino. If they are closed early we can have a long breakfast at the pub. I will ring the servo today to get opening hrs.

So the Awakino petrol station has NEW owners that weekend. Gordon, the old owner normally closes at 10pm, and opens at 6.30am, but isn't sure of the new owners plans. I'm picking the hours will be similar.

**young1** · 28th November 2007, 10:00

Any idea what time the gas station shuts? How far on Saturday to the next gas after Awakino?

Funny I live closest to Awakino and will prob be the last to arrive!!!

**tri boy** · 28th November 2007, 10:06

Originally Posted by young1

Any idea what time the gas station shuts? How far on Saturday to the next gas after Awakino?

Funny I live closest to Awakino and will prob be the last to arrive!!!

Next scheduled fuel stop will be Pio Pio, approx 180km, but if anyone is concerned with fuel range, I can strap on a plastic fuel container, but I plan to bring a syphon hose any way.

**Ian.S** · 28th November 2007, 10:49

Given the fuel tank I have built into my bike we shouldn't run short, as long as you all don't need a fill up.

Tri boy, I'll see you in Owhaga as agreed, see the rest of you at Awakino.

Cheers

Ian

**Garry.W** · 28th November 2007, 16:52

Originally Posted by Ian.S

Given the fuel tank I have built into my bike we shouldn't run short, as long as you all don't need a fill up.

Tri boy, I'll see you in Owhaga as agreed, see the rest of you at Awakino.

Cheers

Ian

Ian, have fun. I'm not going to make it this weekend - I'll catch up with you soon. Garry

**bvaut** · 29th November 2007, 06:04

Loooks like all lights are green and i hope to meet up with Tri boy and ian.S at Owhango at high noon. They will need to give me a large head start or an extra sproket to get some more speeed out of the trusty XT. Till tomorrow then. I f for whatever reason i 'm running behind just hook off and i can short cuttish to Tauarmanui for the meeting there at BP - bvaut.