Longest 250 journey people have done?

**007XX** · 23rd April 2008, 16:14

Hi there!

Everyone has pretty much covered what needed to be said re: advice.

I prefer doing long rides on my bike. I do the Cold Kiwi (Auckland - Ohakune), the Cold Duck (Auckland / Hastings) and have been known to go to Wellie for a party.

I'd say, don't worry too much about it. Make sure you do regular stops to relieve any cramping, drink plenty of water and mostly : Enjoy it!

Once you've done it a couple of time, it is just addictive!

**limbimtimwim** · 23rd April 2008, 16:25

You'll be fine. Feeling tired? Don't force it, take a break.

Two-fifty CCs is enough to do anything, enjoy your trip.

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 23rd April 2008, 16:31

years ago me and mate toured all of NZ on our 250s me on a CB250n and him on a GN250... no problems

**blue eyed savage** · 23rd April 2008, 17:29

i did christchurch to new plymouth overnight sleeped on the boat and got home at 6am on a keeway 250. but i do 1000k day trips on my 250 bandit about once ever 2 months. no problems.

**DingoZ** · 23rd April 2008, 18:12

Yeah long trips are the way to go.

Have done a few 1000+k rides on mine now. Totally addictive.

Plenty of breaks when you feel like it. Lots of fluids. And some energy foods.

Am seriously contemplating the Rusty Nuts Grand Challenge this year. 1600km's in 24 hours, sounds like a decent challenge to me...

**blue eyed savage** · 23rd April 2008, 20:49

when is the Rusty Nuts Grand Challenge. im keen.

**Taz** · 23rd April 2008, 20:59

Grand Challenge 1600kms/24 hours, October 18th and 19th. Entry forms on the rusty nuts web site.

I did 5 trips to Dargaville and back on my Honda C50 back in the day. Clocked up about 10,000kms in a year.
Andy.

**Rosie** · 24th April 2008, 08:37

Clint640 did the Grand Challenge on my 250 last year.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275752

**Weaver** · 24th April 2008, 18:30

I rode my GT250R around the north island and ended up doind 5000ks. I took it relatively easy and had no problems with the bike at all. In fact, I meet you at Hubba Gubba's while I was on the trip.

**blue eyed savage** · 24th April 2008, 21:49

some one let me know next time the Grand Challenge is on and where it is im in!!! i live for that kind of thing

ps nice ass 007xx

**RiderInBlack** · 25th April 2008, 07:03

Originally Posted by blue eyed savage

some one let me know next time the Grand Challenge is on and where it is im in!!! i live for that kind of thing

See the Rusty Nuts MC Web Site under Rusty Rides - Future:
22nd Grand Challenge
- 1000 miles / 24 hours

18-19 October 2008

**blue eyed savage** · 25th April 2008, 12:44

thanks cant wait

**The Pastor** · 25th April 2008, 18:55

maybe i can use the GC as a deadline to get my bike on the road

and its 1 day before my birthday

**Nagash** · 25th April 2008, 22:02

I'll be doing this year Rusty Nuts on my 250 cruiser which I reckon will good fun. Hopefully better weather then last year...

If anyone's keen we could get a 250 group heading through it, tackle all the 250 problems together...