Nelson Rideouts - Where next?

**warewolf** · 12th April 2009, 21:48

I'd like to give it a go. I was told in the past they have run a 'trail bike' class, ie an easier beginner course designed for non-trials dirt bikes. KLR probably not suitable, still.

Just back from Patarau; was tempted by the Aorere goldfields but we were on a mission. As it was, we had a grumpy upset

in the car for the last 20 minutes.

Reckon we need to have a Golden Bay weekender. Shitloads to explore over there. Stay in cabins or something so only carrying sleeping bags and tools. Possible destinations are Cobb Reservoir, East Takaka Rd, Totaranui, Aorere Goldfields, Whanganui Inlet to the Anatori, down the beach to Big River (flag riding to the Kahurangi Lighthouse hut as it could turn into a mission) & return, Knuckle Hill. Any other suggestions?

**Woodman** · 12th April 2009, 21:57

Golden bay is somewhere I really wanna explore, so am very keen.

The lighthouse should be do-able shouldn't it? as long as we go in the morning so there is time for contingincies etc.

Just had a cool idea, maybe we need a big bike trials day

**Paladin** · 13th April 2009, 08:23

OK so we stole Jen (MYGSXF) from Nelson for the weekend and made her go on a full on adventure ride - well about time she got on with it don't ya think!

Check the Orongorongo thread from page 5(?) onwards to see where we took her and the odd photo of her totally getting into it!

And my DR is now heading rapidly to looking like Woodman's KLR! Kinda interesting riding tracks with severely bent bars on one side. Right gotta go take a few photos to appease the Welly massif!

**Woodman** · 13th April 2009, 08:46

Originally Posted by Paladin

OK so we stole Jen (MYGSXF) from Nelson for the weekend and made her go on a full on adventure ride - well about time she got on with it don't ya think!

Check the Orongorongo thread from page 5(?) onwards to see where we took her and the odd photo of her totally getting into it!

And my DR is now heading rapidly to looking like Woodman's KLR! Kinda interesting riding tracks with severely bent bars on one side. Right gotta go take a few photos to appease the Welly massif!

Good onya Jen,

Hey paladin you musta had a good prang lookin at the pics last night. Wasn't that a shiny new Dr just a few weeks ago??
Seems like you mighta done yourself a bit of damage too, hope nothin to serious.

**warewolf** · 13th April 2009, 11:36

Originally Posted by Woodman

The lighthouse should be do-able shouldn't it? as long as we go in the morning so there is time for contingincies etc.

The problem is fording Big River. Even at a low king tide it is between knee and waist deep. If we drown a bike (either running or being walked across) we could be up for some serious time wastage. That would be sweet for an overnighter at the hut, but a real downer for a weekender that includes a lot of elsewhere.

More info: Kahurangi Lighthouse Revenge

**NordieBoy** · 13th April 2009, 14:26

was passed by underground and mate on the way toward bruce bay in torrential rain an hour ago...

**Woodman** · 13th April 2009, 17:53

Originally Posted by warewolf

The problem is fording Big River. Even at a low king tide it is between knee and waist deep. If we drown a bike (either running or being walked across) we could be up for some serious time wastage. That would be sweet for an overnighter at the hut, but a real downer for a weekender that includes a lot of elsewhere.

More info: Kahurangi Lighthouse Revenge

Good point, am still keen as

**CrazyFrog** · 14th April 2009, 09:37

Originally Posted by warewolf

The problem is fording Big River. Even at a low king tide it is between knee and waist deep. If we drown a bike (either running or being walked across) we could be up for some serious time wastage. That would be sweet for an overnighter at the hut, but a real downer for a weekender that includes a lot of elsewhere.

More info: Kahurangi Lighthouse Revenge

I had the same problem at Big River (Kahurangi) in January, on a king low tide. It was definitely a no-go esp on my own, just wasn't worth a drowned bike. You will have a good hoon along the beach and experiment with the dunes before you get to the river tho' so still a worthwhile trip.

**Paladin** · 14th April 2009, 10:44

Originally Posted by Woodman

Good onya Jen,

Hey paladin you musta had a good prang lookin at the pics last night. Wasn't that a shiny new Dr just a few weeks ago??
Seems like you mighta done yourself a bit of damage too, hope nothin to serious.

Err yeah it was new 3 weeks ago! Well technically 2nd hand with 850kms on clock and few scratches on crankcase, but new!

I'm still fooked but bike mostly repaired at Howies y'day, just need new indicators for rear and she'll be legal lookin again! Front wheel needs a balance though!

**Woodman** · 14th April 2009, 22:20

Originally Posted by Paladin

Err yeah it was new 3 weeks ago! Well technically 2nd hand with 850kms on clock and few scratches on crankcase, but new!

I'm still fooked but bike mostly repaired at Howies y'day, just need new indicators for rear and she'll be legal lookin again! Front wheel needs a balance though!

my advice on indicators is do not get original sticky out ones as you will break them again. get the old xr ones. I got wr ones hanging down behind the rear rack, looks silly but absolutely unbreakable there.

**NordieBoy** · 15th April 2009, 08:15

Originally Posted by Woodman

I got wr ones hanging down behind the rear rack, looks silly but absolutely unbreakable there.

I'm going to quote this post for posterity and we're all going to be waiting for your titanic blinkers to go under

**Padmei** · 15th April 2009, 20:27

titanic..... go under....hahahehehehehe oh you jokester

**NordieBoy** · 15th April 2009, 20:43

Originally Posted by Padmei

titanic..... go under....hahahehehehehe oh you jokester

Well he started it by saying they were unbreakable...

**Woodman** · 15th April 2009, 21:28

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Well he started it by saying they were unbreakable...

I stand by my quote, they are actually inboard.

**Paladin** · 16th April 2009, 00:32

Originally Posted by Woodman

my advice on indicators is do not get original sticky out ones as you will break them again. get the old xr ones. I got wr ones hanging down behind the rear rack, looks silly but absolutely unbreakable there.

I bought little teeny weeny indicators!