South Island 2006?

[scumdog]

Seeing as how most of these fab. ideas start with 40 or more raging enthusiastic types that degenerate into about 9 that actually DO go on the trip I'm making the offer that as Chez Scumdog (on SH1) has beds enough for 5 and sofas for 2 plus air-mattresses etc for 2-3 others those that make it down this far are welcome to use the accomadation here, - it's free.(tea bags $10 each and coffee $5 a spoon though!).

Good off-street parking.

Woodstock rally (West Coast) end of January, Vincent rally (Central Otago) beginning of February and March Hare rally (South Canterbury) beginning of March.

[PhilBilly]

Keen as to around the south, i might even have a new bike by then.

[TonyB]

A few more pics to keep you going.
Lake Hawea
Lindis Pass looking north from top

[Paul in NZ]

Seeing as how most of these fab. ideas start with 40 or more raging enthusiastic types that degenerate into about 9 that actually DO go on the trip I'm making the offer that as Chez Scumdog (on SH1) has beds enough for 5 and sofas for 2 plus air-mattresses etc for 2-3 others those that make it down this far are welcome to use the accomadation here, - it's free.(tea bags $10 each and coffee $5 a spoon though!).

Good off-street parking.

Woodstock rally (West Coast) end of January, Vincent rally (Central Otago) beginning of February and March Hare rally (South Canterbury) beginning of March.

The Hokitika Wildfoods festival is a goodie too....

I'm going on a coffee reduction plan today btw.

[gman]

yes yes yes.
very keen..http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ne...te=1&p=157940#
Punk

[Paul in NZ]

OK - At the rally a few people asked about this.....

Yes I'm still keen and I'll stick something together if thats what people want.

Vicki and I are going to go in October for the Guzzi rally and will spend at least a week, maybe more. We will use that as a test for some of my ideas on what works...

However... Having done this before and going through all the options it has to be said no one trip can see all the south island (unless you have a month and a bunch of $$) so a compromise needs to be made.

First thing to think about is a few key spots to hit and arrange the rest around that....

in my opinion....

#1 is we allow time for a day off, possibly in ChCh so we can have a night out with the local louts. Riding every day makes people grumpy.

#2 is we try for a night at the Blackball Hilton

#3 is we do at least 2 of the passes (Haast, Arthurs or Lewis)

#4 we avoid holiday season

#5 You can afford it - bank on at least $120 a day for food / gas and lodgings

#6 We set realistic targets so people without 500bhp and 200mm wheels can keep up..

Also... Think about this. As demo'd by my taste in bikes and music, my opinion on what is cool is a little different to most. I'll do most of the work if you guys can abide by my pace and route (not literally ok, just go like heck where you want and turn up at the daily destination) I'm usually diverting off to look at an old coal mine or some place on the map I have not been yet...

One last thing..... If something goes wrong I expect people to be a bit self reliant and resourceful. If someone gets into trouble I expect the group to act selflesslyand to help get that person out of danger and not just piss off over the horizon.... I'll only do this if people are keen and want to have a little fun without being stupid...

So

I think I can come up with something entertaining and interesting. Who is still keen?

[dangerous]

Who is still keen?

yip...... and maybe for the Guzzi Rally.

[White trash]

Not me. I've got 500hp and 200mm tyres.

Thanks for asking though

[Paul in NZ]

Not me. I've got 500hp and 200mm tyres.

Thanks for asking though

Your bikes pretty cool too

[Paul in NZ]

yip...... and maybe for the Guzzi Rally.

You got a fax and I'll bung ya the rally details..

If you want I'll let you know what when etc and we can hook up for the trip down too...

Cheers

[sarg]

Paul Count Kerry and me in on the trip sounds wonderful

Cheers Jon
PS Kerry said leave trivial pursuit at home

[dangerous]

You got a fax and I'll bung ya the rally details..

If you want I'll let you know what when etc and we can hook up for the trip down too...

Cheers

No fax Paul..... ya able to email them, and yip ya have to ride right past my door anyway.

[Skunk]

OK - At the rally a few people asked about this.....

Yes I'm still keen and I'll stick something together if thats what people want.

So

I think I can come up with something entertaining and interesting. Who is still keen?

Yep. Still keen.

[Paul in NZ]

No fax Paul..... ya able to email them, and yip ya have to ride right past my door anyway.

Splutter....

No... I could scan em i suppose but... It would be freakin huge..

Either PM me your postal addy and I'll post a copy but if you want to go to the actual rally then I will send you the contact details and Rocky will post you your own set..

[woody68]

Hi mate
I'd be keen. I've only been around the south Island in a van I would luv to do it on the bike.
I'd sick with you mate I'd get buggered about the same time as you.
The Duc's not built for comfort.