East Cape Escape

**yod** · 23rd July 2008, 20:22

i'll be right

24 litres in the bluebird

**ynot slow** · 23rd July 2008, 21:53

Originally Posted by yod

i'll be right

24 litres in the bluebird

21 litres 91 octane plus 3 litres J.Daniels fuel.

**idleidolidyll** · 23rd July 2008, 21:57

My old XJR had 21 litres but it wouldn't have made it around the way i tend to ride.

dry on the side of the road 50kms short of Gisborne is a pain in the arse for your riding buddies and crawling along just to reach the end aint my style.

You'll each have to decide yourselves whether you'll make it: we all get quite different mileage from the same amount of fuel.

BTW: That ride up from Gisborne to Opotiki through the inland route is one of NZ's best rides when the weather is fine.

**Cr1MiNaL** · 23rd July 2008, 22:35

just find some "maori owned" land camp on it catch their eels and burn their wood then get told off by them and almost threatned ... take a tarp. Its the way to do it !

**MaxB** · 24th July 2008, 01:00

Originally Posted by YamahaR64Life

just find some "maori owned" land camp on it catch their eels and burn their wood then get told off by them and almost threatned ... take a tarp. Its the way to do it !

I usually find asking first helps. Never had any trouble with the locals. Quite the opposite. If you take the time to introduce yourself then no worries.

The only problem I have ever had is the fuckwit that runs the Mobil pump at Te Araroa. He used to run the general store (not sure if he still does) but either way he has no idea how to run a business.

**MaxB** · 24th July 2008, 01:20

Originally Posted by yod

i'll be right

24 litres in the bluebird

If your bike gets better economy with higher octane fuel then one trick is to fill with 96/98 instead of 91.

I have 24 litres in the Kwak same as you. If I get a bit carried away I get less than 300ks before reserve but that reserve gives me over 100ks so its not a problem.

**MSTRS:Me** · 24th July 2008, 08:48

Originally Posted by MaxB

The only problem I have ever had is the fuckwit that runs the Mobil pump at Te Araroa. He used to run the general store (not sure if he still does) but either way he has no idea how to run a business.

You may very well be right...of course, you are welcome to shop next door.

**BiK3RChiK** · 24th July 2008, 09:13

If anyone going around the Cape wants a pit stop, we are about 5 mins off the main road from Thornton, just out of Whakatane. You'd be most welcome...

**yod** · 24th July 2008, 09:34

Originally Posted by BiK3RChiK

If anyone going around the Cape wants a pit stop, we are about 5 mins off the main road from Thornton, just out of Whakatane. You'd be most welcome...

cheers - will keep it in mind

**banditrider** · 24th July 2008, 13:56

A great bit of road alright. The locals are definitely helpful - I got helped out with a puncture by the people at the store in Hicks Bay (beware, no pumps there anymore). They took a brand new foot pump off the shelf to help pump my tyre up.

Petrol at Te Araroa can be a pain but at least it's available. Last time I went around (07) there was gas at Tolaga Bay and I think at Te Puia Springs. Never been into Ruatoria but they may have it. Used to be gas at Te Kaha but I think the pumps are long gone now.

Have fun & watch out for emu's!

http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2007...east-cape.html

**P38** · 24th July 2008, 18:04

Good on ya Maha.

East Cape is awesome

Oslers Bakery in Wairoa has the best pies on the coast, trust me

Sunset Lodge out on Mahia Peninsular is alway good for a stop over and a meal.

Cooks memorial on the hill in Gisborne is a pretty good place to survey the surrounding area from.

Tologa Bay Wharf is a must see, good Fish n Chips in town too.

The Fishing and Diving at Lottin Point Rocks, charter boats are avalible here so no need to lug any gear.

Stop at the Pub at Te Araroa and Ride/Walk up to the Eastcape lighthouse.

Te Araroa is also home to "Te Waha-o-Rerekohu". New Zealand's oldest and largest pohutukawa tree. It's around 600 years old.

Brace yourself when buying fuel at Te Araroa too. Price per litre is almost at highway robbery levels and he rounds the final sale up to the nearest dollar.

Awakeri Hot pools is always nice for a relaxing evening, good place to stay overnight too.

Plan ya fuel stops carefully cos there isn't many pumps between Tologa Bay and Opotiki and what there is closes at 5pm.

Hope this helps

Have fun.

**Maha** · 24th July 2008, 18:40

Originally Posted by banditrider

A great bit of road alright. The locals are definitely helpful - I got helped out with a puncture by the people at the store in Hicks Bay (beware, no pumps there anymore). They took a brand new foot pump off the shelf to help pump my tyre up.

Petrol at Te Araroa can be a pain but at least it's available. Last time I went around (07) there was gas at Tolaga Bay and I think at Te Puia Springs. Never been into Ruatoria but they may have it. Used to be gas at Te Kaha but I think the pumps are long gone now.

Have fun & watch out for emu's!

http://banditrider.blogspot.com/2007...east-cape.html

Cheers Bandit, seems the rule of thumb here is, fill up when ya can?
Should get me a Jasons book...but I like the idea of winging it.

Originally Posted by P38

Good on ya Maha.

East Cape is awesome

Oslers Bakery in Wairoa has the best pies on the coast, trust me

Sunset Lodge out on Mahia Peninsular is alway good for a stop over and a meal.

Cooks memorial on the hill in Gisborne is a pretty good place to survey the surrounding area from.

Tologa Bay Wharf is a must see, good Fish n Chips in town too.

The Fishing and Diving at Lottin Point Rocks, charter boats are avalible here so no need to lug any gear.

Stop at the Pub at Te Araroa and Ride/Walk up to the Eastcape lighthouse.

Te Araroa is also home to "Te Waha-o-Rerekohu". New Zealand's oldest and largest pohutukawa tree. It's around 600 years old.

Brace yourself when buying fuel at Te Araroa too. Price per litre is almost at highway robbery levels and he rounds the final sale up to the nearest dollar.

Awakeri Hot pools is always nice for a relaxing evening, good place to stay overnight too.

Plan ya fuel stops carefully cos there isn't many pumps between Tologa Bay and Opotiki and what there is closes at 5pm.

Hope this helps

Have fun.

Helps heaps p38.....really good post with just the sort of thing I was after. Is there no pump at Waihau Bay?

**P38** · 24th July 2008, 18:56

I'm not sure if there is fuel at Waihau Bay.

Things change all the time up that way.

I always fill up in Tolaga Bay and carry 2 litres just in case.

My C50T only has a 300km range.

**Mom** · 24th July 2008, 19:04

Originally Posted by P38

I'm not sure if there is fuel at Waihau Bay.

Things change all the time up that way.

I always fill up in Tolaga Bay and carry 2 litres just in case.

My C50T only has a 300km range.

If we carry extra fuel I wont be able to pack my lippy

p/t incase you missed it.

Fuel is an issue if we "explore" too much.