Southern Coast ADV ride (14-15 Feb)

**marks** · 21st January 2009, 06:21

Have updated first post with BBQ details as follows:

***STOP PRESS*** Aslan and his wife have kindly offered to Host a BBQ starting 6pm on Friday (13th) night in Lower Hutt. Bring meat/drink and gold coin. Salads/breads and great company provided. PM Aslan if attending and he will PM back directions/contact info. Be there or be square.

Thanks Stephen (and better half)

cheers

Mark

**kanny** · 21st January 2009, 21:00

yeah well i would have gone.But FAITHFULL BUMMBLE has gone ,Be with yous in spirit.Have a gd 1

**Crisis management** · 2nd February 2009, 18:04

I have to pull out of this as well, apologies to all maybe another time!

**tri boy** · 2nd February 2009, 18:20

Originally Posted by kanny

yeah well i would have gone.But FAITHFULL BUMMBLE has gone ,

Saw it yesterday getting canned by 4 teenagers doing doughnuts, and practicing wheelies. Looked very second hand.
Twas only a poxy Suzi anyway.

**GSers** · 2nd February 2009, 21:34

Originally Posted by NZKTM

Might head over the ranges, down through Palmy, then back way through to Carterton, afternoon tea somewhere round Martinborough, then over the Rimutakas into Wellywood......

Something like that, I do know of some good roads round the back of Wairarapa etc...
I can work out something closer to the day. Even round the back of Dannevirke would be good.....
Know that area too....

NZKTM how is it going? What time do you think you will be getting to Ashhurst / Palmerston North. We could catch up and head down some of the gravel roads over to Masterton I know if you are intersted.
Regards GSers

**Waihou Thumper** · 3rd February 2009, 08:40

Originally Posted by GSers

NZKTM how is it going? What time do you think you will be getting to Ashhurst / Palmerston North. We could catch up and head down some of the gravel roads over to Masterton I know if you are intersted.
Regards GSers

Hi there.
I will know for sure when the bike is out of the garage. As this is a short week and everything I have to get a few things done to the machine.
It has ticked over 28000km now and I need a new chain, sprocket, bleed brakes, valve clearances etc.
I think I will be picking it up on the Friday morning, will then leave straight away, but will be there for the Barbie....
I will keep you posted and we can hook up somewhere for sure.

**Aslan** · 4th February 2009, 21:18

people - those planning on doing this event - if you're planning on coming to the BBQ on Fri night please PM me so we can plan numbers for catering - bring meat to share and a gold coin donation toward salads and bread. Read first post by MarkS for detail

Confirmed so far are MarkS, GSers and NZKTM

Also - still have a spare bed for 1 or 2 (share twin) for anyone wanting a billet on the Friday night. Anyone coming from the South Island and needing to overnight Sunday let us know also. I beleive Paladin had generously offered to billet folk as well.

Still have clean the Air Filter on my DR after the Dusty Butt in prep for weekend after this and should be good to go

Looking forward to this ride - cheers Aslan

**merv** · 4th February 2009, 21:21

Sorry guys I'm tied up with Aussie visitors all next week and weekend of your ride. Have fun.

**Aslan** · 5th February 2009, 05:30

bugger - was looking fwd to a catch up Merv - go well

**MXNUT** · 5th February 2009, 07:32

Originally Posted by Aslan

people - those planning on doing this event - if you're planning on coming to the BBQ on Fri night please PM me so we can plan numbers for catering - bring meat to share and a gold coin donation toward salads and bread. Read first post by MarkS for detail

Confirmed so far are MarkS, GSers and NZKTM

Cant make the bar b on friday night sorry guys, as my plan is a quick dash down to wellywood after work on the
friday arvo

and not expecting to get there untill 10.00pm.

Am staying in Porirua on the friday and sunday nights so will catch you all up on the sat morning.

cheers Mark

**marks** · 5th February 2009, 07:48

Originally Posted by MOTOXNUT

Cant make the bar b on friday night sorry guys, as my plan is a quick dash down to wellywood after work on the
friday arvo

and not expecting to get there untill 10.00pm.

Hope you are coming down in the van - a 5 hour dash on a DRZ seat would my bum in tatters...

Originally Posted by MOTOXNUT

Am staying in Porirua on the friday and sunday nights so will catch you all up on the sat morning.

cheers Mark

If you don't know how to get to Waiuiomata from Porirua I could meet up with you early Sat morning and show you the way

**MXNUT** · 5th February 2009, 07:56

Originally Posted by marks

Hope you are coming down in the van - a 5 hour dash on a DRZ seat would my bum in tatters...

If you don't know how to get to Waiuiomata from Porirua I could meet up with you early Sat morning and show you the way

Yes i am bringing the van, and no not sure were Wainuiomata is so would be glad to have you show me the way.

Actually staying in Papakowhai .

Any idea of the maximum distances between fuel stops on the ride, fuel range on DRZ is only 170 km so if distances are greater than that i will have to carry spare fuel with me.

**MIXONE** · 5th February 2009, 08:29

Originally Posted by MOTOXNUT

Yes i am bringing the van, and no not sure were Wainuiomata is so would be glad to have you show me the way.

Actually staying in Papakowhai .

Any idea of the maximum distances between fuel stops on the ride, fuel range on DRZ is only 170 km so if distances are greater than that i will have to carry spare fuel with me.

If you don't bring some snapper you might be sleeping in the van.Are you bringing "Big Bill"?

**marks** · 5th February 2009, 09:14

Originally Posted by MOTOXNUT

Yes i am bringing the van, and no not sure were Wainuiomata is so would be glad to have you show me the way.

Actually staying in Papakowhai .

Any idea of the maximum distances between fuel stops on the ride, fuel range on DRZ is only 170 km so if distances are greater than that i will have to carry spare fuel with me.

170km should be fine

I think the biggest distance is Wainuiomata to Martinborough which I'm thinking is 120km ish - some one care to correct me please???

will pm you nearer the time

anyone else want a hand finding Wainuiomata?

cheers

Mark

**Waihou Thumper** · 5th February 2009, 16:08

Originally Posted by Aslan

people - those planning on doing this event - if you're planning on coming to the BBQ on Fri night please PM me so we can plan numbers for catering - bring meat to share and a gold coin donation toward salads and bread. Read first post by MarkS for detail

Confirmed so far are MarkS, GSers and NZKTM

Also - still have a spare bed for 1 or 2 (share twin) for anyone wanting a billet on the Friday night. Anyone coming from the South Island and needing to overnight Sunday let us know also. I beleive Paladin had generously offered to billet folk as well.

Still have clean the Air Filter on my DR after the Dusty Butt in prep for weekend after this and should be good to go

Looking forward to this ride - cheers Aslan

I wouldn't mind a bed if this is still available please...?
Thanks matey..
I will be bringing a tent, but I might use a cabin if there happens to be one spare...
Mark