Roads around Auckland

**Rosie** · 16th January 2008, 12:22

Originally Posted by warewolf

Hit it just like any other obstacle: power on, weight back, try to lift the front over it.

And keep looking where you want to go.

**Big Dave** · 17th January 2008, 14:52

Well that was a nice little tour d'roadworks.

We did a 200km zig zag to the north of the city.

Encountered significant road works on almost every dirt road traversed. Including one of the target roads - Inland rd to helensville being closed completely. A lot of them ain't going to be dirt much longer.

next time we go further north and do the tapora peninsula. much fast dirt

as it was we ended up doing plenty of dirt back of Puhoi and some stunning sportsbike roads too.

I loves mah Buell.

you did great Xwhatsit. drop bars and road tyres and I didn't have to wait long.

Some goobers need a GS650 to do what you dun.

**xwhatsit** · 17th January 2008, 15:06

Haha I like that second photo. I'm pinching it, stuff your intellectual property yada yada

That was mega fun. Thanks Mr Dave!

Yep, got to love old cycles, the original `dual purpose' bikes. Do anything (slowly).

**tri boy** · 17th January 2008, 15:14

Go get em X'er

The little RS with some trail wings and different bars will surprise a few people.
The XL based engine is perfect for the job, as is the light weight and minimal fancy bits hanging off it.

Good on Dave for getting you out there.

Next social adv ride has a space reserved for ya.

Maybe even that big Aussie Bloke will do a show if deadlines allow.(huh....huh....will ya??).

**Big Dave** · 17th January 2008, 15:25

see how we go Triboy - would like to say gday sometime

thats all right Xwhatever - I'm going to put the one you took on ADV sans credit.

and yeah you are right about the lil honda - there is a bloke that does the capital coast on a CB200 and he's quite quick.

**Rosie** · 17th January 2008, 15:32

Originally Posted by tri boy

Next social adv ride has a space reserved for ya.

We should have a 250cc adventure ride

Bigger bikes would be allowed to come if they transported our beer and cooked our meals

**tri boy** · 17th January 2008, 15:53

That is such a cool idea.

And I think I know the perfect place for the o/nighter.

Starts with "Car", ends with "phia", and has bach on the end.
( accom, sleeps about 12, shower/shit house/washing facilities, good kitchen etc),
I feel a cunning plan developing.

Be nice to get as many 250 newby's on their steeds along.

Late Feb/early march would be a good time to aim for.
Will see what I can sort out.

**Crisis management** · 17th January 2008, 16:09

Good on you Xerses & BD, great riding out that way even if we are running out of gravel.....try down Muriwai beach next time?

Make an effort to get to Tri-boys kawhia hide out, be a great way to meet the rest of us nana riders!

I'm keeping an eye out for the little silver Honda, Xerses, but haven't spotted you yet on the bridge.

**NordieBoy** · 17th January 2008, 18:59

Originally Posted by xerxesdaphat

Haha I like that second photo. I'm pinching it, stuff your intellectual property yada yada

That was mega fun. Thanks Mr Dave!

Yep, got to love old cycles, the original `dual purpose' bikes. Do anything (slowly).

Go the road XR!

**Big Dave** · 17th January 2008, 20:05

Personally chaps - i find riding on sand about the most miserable thing you can do on a motorcycle.

Cross it if I have to, will never choose it.

**Bikernereid** · 17th January 2008, 20:16

If ypu don't mind a bit of a treck then there is a 5k gravel road which you might find fun. I don;t know where it is excatly but contact OWNER as he should be able to tell you there it is. Hope this helps.

Originally Posted by xerxesdaphat

'Lo,

I'm a complete beginner to this sort of stuff, but I'm coming to realise I enjoy riding on light gravel. `Adventure' type stuff, you know -- Triumph Scrambler sort of roading. I'm lucky that I own a bike that's capable of riding these roads, despite nominally being a road bike.

Are there any good gravel roads around Auckland I can practise on? None of my maps seem to tell me very much, and most of the time don't give any information on road surface.

Cheers.

**warewolf** · 17th January 2008, 23:19

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Personally chaps - i find riding on sand about the most miserable thing you can do on a motorcycle.

Somebody slap me, I've just signed up for some beach racing

I'd rate sand as way more enjoyable than slick clay.

**windboy** · 18th January 2008, 06:52

Originally Posted by Big Dave

...Some goobers need a GS650 to do what you dun.

and some other goobers need a buel!

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Personally chaps - i find riding on sand about the most miserable thing you can do on a motorcycle.

Cross it if I have to, will never choose it.

ditto but still enjoy it heaps... it's about the workout I guess.

how does the belt drive handle it??

**Big Dave** · 18th January 2008, 07:23

Originally Posted by windboy

and some other goobers need a buel!

ditto but still enjoy it heaps... it's about the workout I guess.

how does the belt drive handle it??

I think it's OK. I've not done enough for an objective assessment.

It's easier just to let your tyres down to 5lbs and ride on the road. Same feeing.