Anyone want to help me get a Ducati 848 from Auckland to Taupo for 17 January?

**jrandom** · 9th January 2009, 18:16

And back again, of course.

You can trailer it there and back in return for gas money if you already happen to be going, or get your jollies riding it down (and spending a day in sunny Taupo) if you're insurable on the owner's policy.

The owner (a colleague of mine) has just upgraded from a Hobag 250 and doesn't feel quite comfortable on the open road yet. Give him his due; he's doing his learning in the best possible environment.

So he's driving his car down to the trackday, but doesn't have a towbar or trailer.

The bike needs to be at Taupo track by 8:30am on Saturday 17 January, and back in Auckland by sometime on Sunday.

Any takers?

C'mon, it's an 848. Imagine riding something like that along Old Taupo Road. Ye gods.

**Gubb** · 9th January 2009, 18:44

If it wasn't for the massive come-down i'll be suffering on Saturday due to Big Day Out, i'd be in there.

You won't have to wait for long.

**Anarkist** · 9th January 2009, 18:53

Fuck, wish I had my full license!

**Reido** · 9th January 2009, 19:03

Originally Posted by Anarkist

Fuck, wish I had my full license!

dito...
thats one of my dream bikes... *sigh*

**Wingnut** · 9th January 2009, 19:09

Pay for my flight to Auckland and I will ride the fucker down for sure! No probs!

WTF - though there would be a que up for this one. Whats wrong with you North Islanders.

**Wingnut** · 9th January 2009, 19:11

Originally Posted by Wingnut

Pay for my flight to Auckland and I will ride the fucker down for sure! No probs!

WTF - though there would be a que up for this one. Whats wrong with you North Islanders.

Actually where is Carver - gotta be a nice change from the 600km scooter ride.

**scracha** · 9th January 2009, 19:19

Not confident on road so he's taking it to a trackday.................

**Cary** · 9th January 2009, 19:27

Originally Posted by scracha

Not confident on road so he's taking it to a trackday.................

Don't think you'll need to ride it back!!

**Rodney007** · 9th January 2009, 19:27

hmmn... wish i had a spare slot in the van,,

but i sure cant wait to eat that ducati at taupo

. jk/jk

**sinfull** · 9th January 2009, 19:35

I saw the header and my mouth dropped lol Jrandom on a bears bike hehehehe

**piston broke** · 9th January 2009, 19:42

damn,
bdo,then mates 50th birthday on 17th.
otherwise i would ride it down in a heartbeat

**SHELRACING** · 9th January 2009, 19:43

I live in Taumarunui.

I could come up and pick it up Friday. Ride it to Taumaruni, and bring it to the track Saturday morning.

Taumarununi Saturday night. Back to Auckland Sunday

As long as you're insurance covers me.

Mature, experienced rider.

Steve
07 895 9537