Wellington Rideouts - Where next?

**Paladin** · 12th June 2009, 09:07

Originally Posted by gav24

Bugger!
Just realised that my mate coming on sunday is from Clevedon, near Bristol.
So much for inclusive ADV des nations....

Clevedon, 35mins from Stroud!!! Bloody hell, its turning into a West Country Ride

!

I like the ADV des Nations idea!

You'll like the adv group here Gav - good blokes that are there for their mates when needed, with great sense of humours! AND, Kiwis GET british sense of humour as theirs is bloody similar! Half these buggers are more sarcastic than brits LOL! We DO have a good laugh!

**Paladin** · 12th June 2009, 09:09

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

Gav24.

you just going to fit in here just fine.
i look forward to catching you on film..

JMJ

He is isn't he!!!

Originally Posted by BMWST?

its got nothing to do with the bike Dave...only the rider

Paul.........HTFU!!!!!!!

**marks** · 12th June 2009, 09:17

It looks highly likely that - provided it aint raining - Dave (Palladin) and I might be going for a local potter on Saturday.

I was thinking (subject to Daves input) of meeting in Waikanae for coffee at 10ish before heading up the Akatarawa Rd to Oldins Rd and going into the hut for lunch. Then on through the Aka's to Upper Hut for coffee before heading back in to the Karapoti and through the Mungatooks to Paraparaumu for more coffee.

It will be slippery as mucusy rat snot and good tires will be needed to have a minor chance of staying vertical (I will be on the DT as the back tire on the KLR is nearly bald and would be useless).

Dave - what do you think?

**Paladin** · 12th June 2009, 09:24

Originally Posted by marks

It looks highly likely that - provided it aint raining - Dave (Palladin) and I might be going for a local potter on Saturday.

I was thinking (subject to Daves input) of meeting in Waikanae for coffee at 10ish before heading up the Akatarawa Rd to Oldins Rd and going into the hut for lunch. Then on through the Aka's to Upper Hut for coffee before heading back in to the Karapoti and through the Mungatooks to Paraparaumu for more coffee.

It will be slippery as mucusy rat snot and good tires will be needed to have a minor chance of staying vertical (I will be on the DT as the back tire on the KLR is nearly bald and would be useless).

Dave - what do you think?

All sounds good except for one thing!

I NOTE YOU HAVE CONVENIENTLY SET ME UP TO CRASH MY DR ON ODLINS AND THE GREASY SNOTTY PRAM TRACK AND YOU'RE NOT EVEN TAKIN THE KLR!!!!!!

I don't believe that KLR bald rear tyre bullshit for one second, you cheeky barsteward!

HTFU and bring the KLR!!!!!

**marks** · 12th June 2009, 10:18

Originally Posted by Paladin

All sounds good except for one thing!

I NOTE YOU HAVE CONVENIENTLY SET ME UP TO CRASH MY DR ON ODLINS AND THE GREASY SNOTTY PRAM TRACK AND YOU'RE NOT EVEN TAKIN THE KLR!!!!!!

I don't believe that KLR bald rear tyre bullshit for one second, you cheeky barsteward!

HTFU and bring the KLR!!!!!

you wanna swap bikes for the nasty bits

the DT is a mountain goat and it has the serious tires I put on for cnut hill still on it and rimlocks so you can run stupidly low tire pressures....

**Paladin** · 12th June 2009, 13:16

Originally Posted by marks

you wanna swap bikes for the nasty bits

the DT is a mountain goat and it has the serious tires I put on for cnut hill still on it and rimlocks so you can run stupidly low tire pressures....

Ok, make me jealous why don't you!

Nah, all good mate, i gotta ride the DR and learn more about handlin the Beast on any terrain so if i come off, well I do, goes with the Adv territory! Well, my territory anyways LOL!

**gav24** · 12th June 2009, 14:16

Would love to join you guys as I live in waikanae, but Saturday is family day, swimming etc.

Looks like being pretty wet though. 2 weeks ago I rode from the Hutt over to pram through the karapoti entrance and I'm thinking that you may have some issues with the rivers being a bit high? worth a go though. You'll have better tyres than us I'm sure, so If you still go in there- then try and make the orange hut, up the hydro road. The hill just after the river crossing was impossible for us due to the super slippery clay. Give it a go and let us know how it went...

Good luck, we made it across on TW's on the main tracks, so you'll manage i'm sure.

**pampa** · 12th June 2009, 16:07

Sounds interesting ... good luck

I've put myold pre south 6000K Michelin baja last weekend cause the 11500K baja I had was too smooth for commuting

So I guess it could actually handle the terrain, it seems very unlike at this stage that I will be able to join tho

Sorry Dave, if u were counting on my too distract quick camera action from Mark ... it will be all on you ... I'll be waiting for the action shots

Originally Posted by marks

It looks highly likely that - provided it aint raining - Dave (Palladin) and I might be going for a local potter on Saturday.

I was thinking (subject to Daves input) of meeting in Waikanae for coffee at 10ish before heading up the Akatarawa Rd to Oldins Rd and going into the hut for lunch. Then on through the Aka's to Upper Hut for coffee before heading back in to the Karapoti and through the Mungatooks to Paraparaumu for more coffee.

It will be slippery as mucusy rat snot and good tires will be needed to have a minor chance of staying vertical (I will be on the DT as the back tire on the KLR is nearly bald and would be useless).

Dave - what do you think?

**Eddieb** · 12th June 2009, 16:22

Originally Posted by Paladin

All sounds good except for one thing!

I NOTE YOU HAVE CONVENIENTLY SET ME UP TO CRASH MY DR ON ODLINS AND THE GREASY SNOTTY PRAM TRACK AND YOU'RE NOT EVEN TAKIN THE KLR!!!!!!

I don't believe that KLR bald rear tyre bullshit for one second, you cheeky barsteward!

HTFU and bring the KLR!!!!!

And this time we want the action shots or even better video of the DR cartwheeling over his head.

**junkmanjoe** · 12th June 2009, 16:48

its pissing down over here...

i went out for a blat on sum slippy gravel, let out a bit off stress.... broard sideing around the corners.
sweet.

but now im all wet, and my bike is dirty....way cool..

**marks** · 12th June 2009, 18:11

Originally Posted by Eddieb

And this time we want the action shots or even better video of the DR cartwheeling over his head.

that's not very nice - wanting to see Dave's DR cartwheeling

**Paladin** · 12th June 2009, 18:52

Originally Posted by marks

that's not very nice - wanting to see Dave's DR cartwheeling

THAT was when it had stock Trail Wings on! Now its got D606's, there's no chance of cartwheels or backflips!

**junkmanjoe** · 12th June 2009, 20:29

i wouldnt count on it dave.
as now you have more grip on the back.which will dig in deeper to grip on, which will in turn help lift the front of the bike up over your head.

i was out and about today.
should have let me know you where coming out this morn mate.

**Paladin** · 12th June 2009, 20:32

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

i wouldnt count on it dave.
as now you have more grip on the back.which will dig in deeper to grip on, which will in turn help lift the front of the bike up over your head.

i was out and about today.
should have let me know you where coming out this morn mate.

Didn't decide til after I had dropped nipper off mate & seen wot weather was doin, or I would've! I actually called you from Featherston, but no answer on mobile and u not at home your son said!

Anyways will hopefully c u Sunday weather allowin, & headin straight back allowed me to go get the new photo for the next tag!!!!