20/09/08 - Arthurs Pass Ride

[imdying]

nah she's not running the best, needs a damn good tune, balance, valve clearance, etc...

One of the boys just brought a 4 cyl carb balance... should arrive today.

[garfield69]

I could be keen, if the weather looks ok that is, I'm not much of a wet weather rider.
Its been quite a while since my last kiwibiker ride, and that didn't end too well, but I'm keen to take the new steed on a bit of a blat out of town.
Have you decided upon a starting point?

[AndyOnTheFlyingBrick]

I could be keen, if the weather looks ok that is, I'm not much of a wet weather rider.
Its been quite a while since my last kiwibiker ride, and that didn't end too well, but I'm keen to take the new steed on a bit of a blat out of town.
Have you decided upon a starting point?

im open to suggestion on a starting point, do you know anywhere on the route out of christchurch?

[garfield69]

Theres always the gas station on the corner of Yaldhurst and Russley roads, that way everyone can start with a full tank. What do ya reckon?

[Transalper]

Theres always the gas station on the corner of Yaldhurst and Russley roads, that way everyone can start with a full tank. What do ya reckon?

That garage always works for me.
It is looking like myself and Janet may be along for most the ride.
I'll be aiming to be home about 4 or 5pm to get organised for the Lees Valley in the dark adventure ride out of Rangiora at 7pm.

[AndyOnTheFlyingBrick]

That sounds great! I'll update the starting point.

So is an 8am start good for you guys or do you want it earlier?

[Transalper]

7:30am departing from the Yaldhurst/Russley road intersection garage would be good in my book but I can try do earlier although I'm usually 5 minutes late no matter what. 8am depart is fine too. We'll see how we go, J and I might short cut the route a little to be back in good time.
The weather better be nice on the coast.

[Creeping Death]

When leaving Chch till ya get past Otira then them ugly ole clouds start gathering sayin' to each other "hmmm...bikers enjoyin themselves aye...let's see if we can ruin it..."Murphys law usually applies when headin' to the coast.Fine here = Crap there but occasionaly this Murphy chap has been known to lie...have a safe trip guys and make sure to leave a tip for the barmaid at Revingtons in Greymouth,she's a wee doll and check out them big as rocks at Punakaiki if youse go that far!

[JATZ]

What time do you think you'll hit Westport ?

[-easy--rider-]

i live way out i the country i cant meet you at yauldhurst. sheffield is good for me. isnt the wether sapossed be crap anyway?

[Transalper]

What time do you think you'll hit Westport ?

No way to tell, totally depends if we actually go that way and how much stopped time we take before then etc etc.
PM me your cell and I'll txt you an update or two. I think it's often only about 3 hours to Greymouth without blowing any speed limits but the bit after that along the coast might take a while in cruse mode.

i live way out i the country i cant meet you at yauldhurst. sheffield is good for me. isnt the wether sapossed be crap anyway?

All forecasters I watch say sunshine all over. Not saying it will be anything but cold though. Just watched TV1 forecast and they had sunshine both sides of the Island for Saturday too.
I imagine Sheffield would be a good hook up spot.

[-easy--rider-]

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All forecasters I watch say sunshine all over. Not saying it will be anything but cold though. Just watched TV1 forecast and they had sunshine both sides of the Island for Saturday too.
I imagine Sheffield would be a good hook up spot.[/QUOTE]


yeah i see that now looks good. how about i meet you guys at the sheefield shop or something. let us know a time i might just ride halfway over then comeback. we'll see.

[AndyOnTheFlyingBrick]

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yeah i see that now looks good. how about i meet you guys at the sheefield shop or something. let us know a time i might just ride halfway over then comeback. we'll see.

let me know your number, can get in contact if we are earlier or later than we guessed.

[dangerous]

Just not enough days in the w/e, have a good ride its an awesome route. next time for me as its still race season but the touring starts soon with the Nelson rally.

[karbonblack]

By coincidence, a couple of us from Emoto are taking a new Aprilia Shiver and a new Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V to the coast via Arthurs pass tomorrow to run them in. We had planned to leave homes(s) either side of the Waimak at 8:00am and meet at Sheffield around 8:30ish before heading off together. We'll be going slow (ahem) but woud be keen to hook up with your group at some stage during the day. Wave out if you spot us!!