DB1k 08 - aka Dusty Butt 08

**mattsdakar** · 31st October 2007, 06:51

Hey guys,
I can make it this year, will probably ride up from Christchurch the day before (04Jan) if anyone wants to join me

Rgds Matt

**cooneyr** · 31st October 2007, 07:17

Originally Posted by mattsdakar

Hey guys,
I can make it this year, will probably ride up from Christchurch the day before (04Jan) if anyone wants to join me

Rgds Matt

Make sure you get up there nice and early. To many of us were wasted last year from driving/riding up the day before.

Cheers R

**Transalper** · 31st October 2007, 08:27

Toooo right. Riding the Rainbow up after work Friday, going to bed about 1:15am because I was disorganized enough to still be messing with stuff, then getting up at 4:45am to get breky and plug together the helmet camera in time to head to the meet as close to 5am as I could manage that round meant I went on the DB with only about 3.5 hours sleep. No wonder I wasn't up to it any more by 11pm on the big day.

**magicfairy** · 31st October 2007, 10:13

Hopefully this year at some of you will make it. .

A lot of lessons learned last time

BusaJim

will be going solo and hopefully a lot faster since he has been practicing all year with it in mind.

Not waiting for the key, being well rested and every man for themselves will greatly increase chances of success.

I think this is going to become the "NZ Dakar" for last years riders. Attempt it every year until success. And then some.

I am jealous I won't be coming with you, but Ill be there in spirit, and hopefully around to wave you off, welcome you back (and hopefully not visit anyone in hospital)

Roll on Jan 5.

**Zukin** · 31st October 2007, 10:26

Originally Posted by magicfairy

Hopefully this year at some of you will make it. .

A lot of lessons learned last time

BusaJim

will be going solo and hopefully a lot faster since he has been practicing all year with it in mind.

Not waiting for the key, being well rested and every man for themselves will greatly increase chances of success.

I think this is going to become the "NZ Dakar" for last years riders. Attempt it every year until success. And then some.

I am jealous I won't be coming with you, but Ill be there in spirit, and hopefully around to wave you off, welcome you back (and hopefully not visit anyone in hospital)

Roll on Jan 5.

So are you taking the car over, or just staying in Nelson while Jim is busting out his moves on the gravel

**magicfairy** · 31st October 2007, 10:59

Originally Posted by Zukin

So are you taking the car over, or just staying in Nelson while Jim is busting out his moves on the gravel

I am taking my own bike (suzuki cruiser) so I have my own transport. I may even do a "not so Dusty Butt" on the day, and meet up with you guys at strategic points like Hamner, St Arnaud.

We are staying in Nelson until the 11th so will probably do a few rides together - or Ill leave my bike in Nelson and go with Jim and check out some nice Sth Island spots accessible only by gravel road - the Sounds, Golden Bay. We plan to take camping gear and have a bit of an Adventure holiday. But the 1000k is a bit too much of an Adventure for a pillion.

**Transalper** · 31st October 2007, 11:00

Originally Posted by magicfairy

I am jealous I won't be coming with you, but Ill be there in spirit, and hopefully around to wave you off, welcome you back (and hopefully not visit anyone in hospital)

Roll on Jan 5.

Once we have sussed out another time estimate you could use that to come wave at us again and again at various points along the way such as St Anaud and Murchison.

Oh I see you already thought of that.
It'll be real easy to be waiting at various places on the seal when we go through after dirt sections.
For example Nelson to Peloris is about 40 minutes by seal (i think thats what Nordie said) or 1 hour by dirt (thats what I say).

**marks** · 31st October 2007, 11:56

Originally Posted by Transalper

Isn't the answer to a front wheel washout in shingle to give it more gas.

more gas on the 660 just increased the speed at which I became intimate with the scenery...

Originally Posted by Transalper

Didn't your XT have a small fat 19 inch front, there were a couple of years in which i owned a bike with one of those fat 19inch fronts which indicated to me that fat 19inch fronts are prone to washing out more in gravel anyway regardless of tyre choices

I would have loved a fat 19" wheel instead of the fat 17" motard wheel the 660 had...

**mattsdakar** · 31st October 2007, 12:00

Originally Posted by Transalper

Toooo right. Riding the Rainbow up after work Friday, going to bed about 1:15am because I was disorganized enough to still be messing with stuff, then getting up at 4:45am to get breky and plug together the helmet camera in time to head to the meet as close to 5am as I could manage that round meant I went on the DB with only about 3.5 hours sleep. No wonder I wasn't up to it any more by 11pm on the big day.

Have a few days off prior so will probably cruise up thru the Rainbow leaving early Friday morning, won't be in a hurry want the bike in one piece for the main event!
Hopefully this time (without Alfs punctures) the goal can be achieved

**NordieBoy** · 31st October 2007, 12:08

Alf had the first puncture but that only cost 30mins or so, BusaJim's sidewall tear was the time consuming one.

Also to note only TKC80's punctured.
Also also to note only BMW's had TKC80's that punctured.

**cooneyr** · 31st October 2007, 12:18

Originally Posted by magicfairy

Hopefully this year at some of you will make it. .

A lot of lessons learned last time

BusaJim

will be going solo and hopefully a lot faster since he has been practicing all year with it in mind.

Not waiting for the key, being well rested and every man for themselves will greatly increase chances of success.

I think this is going to become the "NZ Dakar" for last years riders. Attempt it every year until success. And then some.

I am jealous I won't be coming with you, but Ill be there in spirit, and hopefully around to wave you off, welcome you back (and hopefully not visit anyone in hospital)

Roll on Jan 5.

You got the NZ Dakar/attempt each year till we get it correct. Just going to be a learning experience along the way. I think managing riding time vs group time, sleep (beforehand) and food (during) are the big issues from last year.

Would be cool to meet you along the way and I agree that we don't want anybody visiting hospital (though your visit was much appreciated).

Originally Posted by mattsdakar

Have a few days off prior so will probably cruise up thru the Rainbow leaving early Friday morning, won't be in a hurry want the bike in one piece for the main event!
Hopefully this time (without Alfs punctures) the goal can be achieved

Come up for the port races on the 2nd if you have time. Between Alf and BusaJims punctures we lost almost 3 hours if I remember correct.

This actually raises a very good point. If you get a puncture make sure you have enough stuff to fix it yourself and can do it yourself. Depending on how things go with the group your are in, you may be left on your own to do so and get yourself home (safely). Kinda harsh and hopefully it wont become a reality but it may. I think if anything major happens then the required number of people will have to stay back or pull out i.e. no leaving anybody by themselves if they cant get home or to safety/accommodation for the night.

Cheers R

**Krusti** · 31st October 2007, 12:19

Have posted this before but for those interested. MNZ has a group booking deal with Interislander. Ring 0800 number and quote group booking code.

Just thought you guys may like to know.

Have booked over the ph and paid at check in also.

http://www.mnz.co.nz/news2.aspx?Sect...ArticleID=1274

**Zukin** · 31st October 2007, 16:59

I am keen as mustard to have a crack at this

Anyone keen to team up? I ride at a slow to medium pace, but can ride for a while without breaks

Cheers Scott

**Balrog** · 31st October 2007, 22:31

Originally Posted by Zukin

I am keen as mustard to have a crack at this

Anyone keen to team up? I ride at a slow to medium pace, but can ride for a while without breaks

Cheers Scott

Hey Scott
Great you're coming along

Not sure how quick I'm going to be on the day.
Was planning on just going as fast as I comfortably can
and see what pans out.

Would be happy to ride with you, but feel free to
zoom off if you find the pace to slow.
Its a long ride

Jim

**Zukin** · 31st October 2007, 22:43

Originally Posted by BusaJim

Hey Scott
Great you're coming along

Not sure how quick I'm going to be on the day.
Was planning on just going as fast as I comfortably can
and see what pans out.

Would be happy to ride with you, but feel free to
zoom off if you find the pace to slow.
Its a long ride

Jim

Hi Jim

No I think it maybe the other way round, you might ride a little quicker than I

But then again if we start together we finish together, the only time I see some distance is at the gates, and in the dust

I would be delighted to ride with you for as long as we can

Cheers Scott