Metzeler Elephant Run to Taupo racetrack 2004

**k14** · 8th November 2004, 21:04

Yep, so if they topped up at either then they would have enough petrol to get to taupo from there probably. I'll meet you guys in te kuiti.

**RiderInBlack** · 9th November 2004, 07:45

Originally Posted by MacD

FYI Wises.co.nz lists Otorohanga as about 185km from Barrys Point Rd, and Te Kuiti at around 205km travelling via Pirongia. Might make a difference to those with smaller fuel tanks/thirsty twins.

I think I remember passing a Petrol station around Mangakino/Whakamaru. I'll see if one is listed in the Yellow Pages, but if someone with more local could confirm that it might help those with shorter ranges.

**RiderInBlack** · 9th November 2004, 08:03

Originally Posted by RiderInBlack

I think I remember passing a Petrol station around Mangakino/Whakamaru. I'll see if one is listed in the Yellow Pages, but if someone with more local could confirm that it might help those with shorter ranges.

One listed in Mangakino. Challenge Putaruru Ltd, 107 Tirau St, Putaruru, Mangakino, 0-7-882 1316 (see http://www.yellowpages.co.nz/quick/s...23&search.y=21).

**RiderInBlack** · 9th November 2004, 08:32

Originally Posted by RiderInBlack

One listed in Mangakino. Challenge Putaruru Ltd, 107 Tirau St, Putaruru, Mangakino, 0-7-882 1316 (see http://www.yellowpages.co.nz/quick/s...23&search.y=21 ).

F*ck it the listing was wrong in the Yellow Pages

Thats at Putaruru, but they did give me the address for the Service Station in Whakamaru

(Whakamaru Energy Centre,cnr Main & Tihoi Rds, Whakamaru, Mangakino 0-7-882 8817, http://www.yellowpages.co.nz/quick/s...+Energy+Centre). Will ring them to see if they are open on Sundays.

**k14** · 9th November 2004, 08:44

Pretty sure that all bikes would be able to get atleast 200kms to a tank. So as long as they fill up at te kuiti or otorohonga that should see them right till taupo.

**Forbes & Davies** · 9th November 2004, 09:17

Here's the full list of departure times for the Elephant Run:

Holeshot - departs 7.30 AM

Gisborne Honda - Departs 7.30 AM

Bike Force Rotorua - Departs 9.00 AM

Dave Whitaker Honda - Departs 9.00 AM

Phill Turnbull M/C - Departs 8.00 AM

Wellington Motorcycles - Departs 7.15 AM

Note that these are DEPARTURE times. You need to be there before then to get your route sheet.

Have Fun!

Hey Spankme - any chance you can add these confirmed times to the events listing so folks don't have to search through to here?
TA!

**RiderInBlack** · 9th November 2004, 10:39

Originally Posted by RiderInBlack

Whakamaru Energy Centre,cnr Main & Tihoi Rds, Whakamaru, Mangakino 0-7-882 8817, http://www.yellowpages.co.nz/quick/s...+Energy+Centre. Will ring them to see if they are open on Sundays.

they are now called "Whakamaru Gas", are open 8am-5pm 7days/week (so they will be open on Sunday) and are on the corner of SH30 And SH32. This would be a good stop, so I recommend Fuel departing AK, then Otorohanga and then at Whakamaru. This will allow for those with a stort range and still leave you gas for the track (which is about 65Km from Whakamaru). Remember it can take about 10-15mins to fuel and pay, so don't muck around too much at the Service stations. Please fuel, shift your bike, and then pay so the next one can get started

I might not be able to make the run as my parents need the dog feed on Sunday night and Monday Morning (they are staying out for the night on Sunday), but I'll see closer to the time.

**Quasievil** · 9th November 2004, 10:39

Im in on this ride, just got to figure out where to meet ya'll , anyone got some advise for this ole boy ??

**RiderInBlack** · 9th November 2004, 11:05

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Im in on this ride, just got to figure out where to meet ya'll , anyone got some advise for this ole boy ??

Meet at fueling point in Otorohanga (put Service Station name here). Pap to Nga was about 3/4hr . It's about 71Km to Otorohanga via SH39 from Ngaruawahia (say 1hr max). If they leave Pap Autobarn by 8am they should be at Ngaruawahia 8:45/8:50, and at/leaving Otorohanga by 9:45am, so I'd aim at arriving at Otorohanga by 9:30am

You could try taking the Raglan rd (SH23) and then go down SH39 and look out for us coming down 39 from 9am to 9:15 (don't wait if we have not past by 9:15, go straight to Otorohanga and check if we have been through at the Service Station).

**k14** · 9th November 2004, 11:07

Yep i'm going to ride up from new plymouth and meet you guys in te kuiti probably.

**sAsLEX** · 9th November 2004, 16:47

Originally Posted by k14

Pretty sure that all bikes would be able to get atleast 200kms to a tank. So as long as they fill up at te kuiti or otorohonga that should see them right till taupo.

doubt an rg150 would when being driven nana styles!!! Didn't look like it would for me anyways 98km/12 bucks gas