North Island invasion of South Island

**JATZ** · 14th May 2009, 23:29

Just got in from work now, and probly working next thursday too, soooooo I 'll have a late start and probly catch up somewhere between here and there

**NordieBoy** · 15th May 2009, 09:22

No okies down here. They're on the West Coast.

**warewolf** · 15th May 2009, 09:38

Originally Posted by pete376403

I got a Vee-rubber 3.00x21 model is v221 or 51P

It'll be a 221. 51P is the load & speed rating.

**Eddieb** · 15th May 2009, 11:52

Well bugger.

Both bikes are now out of action.

The PD is in bits pending installation of a new front driveshaft boot, hopefully I can get that done this weekend. I also have new jets, jet needles & Ventura racks but they all might have to wait till after the south island trip.

I wheeled the G/S out this morning to ride to work. Start her up and all's good. After 30 seconds she stalls but thats ok, it's cold out and she's still cold and the choke was off.
I hit the button again and she winds over happily but there's no firing, not from either cylinder, not a cough. The gas tank is full as I filled it up last night. I jiggle the wires, pull the plug caps and re attach but all to no avail. All the other electrics are working fine.

Eventually the battery went flat and it was off to the train station for me.

Bugger.

**Underground** · 15th May 2009, 14:16

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

118km to the Howard.

16 extra km to St Arnaud and coffee.

Or straight up on the seal...
83km over the Spooners, Korere, Kikiwa...
1hr 8min...

Dont leave too early ,Im coming through over the Maungatapu (takes 2.5 hours from here) I cant be fooked with the mind numbing ride up the Wairau with the NI faggots

One of them must have been in touch with the weather gods though cause it looks sweeet so far , fine ,light winds for thurs fri sat sun

**buggsubique** · 15th May 2009, 14:29

Originally Posted by Eddieb

I wheeled the G/S out this morning to ride to work. Start her up and all's good. After 30 seconds she stalls but thats ok, it's cold out and she's still cold and the choke was off.
I hit the button again and she winds over happily but there's no firing, not from either cylinder, not a cough. The gas tank is full as I filled it up last night. I jiggle the wires, pull the plug caps and re attach but all to no avail. All the other electrics are working fine.

Eventually the battery went flat and it was off to the train station for me.

Bugger.

pickup coil? CDI?

**XF650** · 15th May 2009, 18:24

Booked my bed @ Reefton - do we get a nurse each?

**buggsubique** · 15th May 2009, 18:27

yeah, but they're about 65-70 years old - hence the name

**NordieBoy** · 15th May 2009, 18:48

Originally Posted by buggsubique

ack, have emailed the cabin lady...await reply - will call tomorrow if nothing by email. You me & zerax.

So you've got a cabin OK?

**buggsubique** · 15th May 2009, 18:59

yeah I did sorry shoulda pm'd. Think she said $15/night p/p. Need own sleepingbag, towel, not self contained, chuck in the jandals etc.

**junkmanjoe** · 15th May 2009, 19:11

new taps fitted to the safari.
heres hopeing weather plays a good game with us.

hate to see dave sea sick, feeding the fish.

**Paladin** · 15th May 2009, 19:47

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

new taps fitted to the safari.
heres hopeing weather plays a good game with us.

hate to see dave sea sick, feeding the fish.

I have anti-sea sickness tablets so there'll be none of that! (I hope LOL!)

My new Riser bolt arrived from Suzuki Japan today so the damaged one can now be replaced!

**Eddieb** · 15th May 2009, 20:16

Originally Posted by Paladin

I have anti-sea sickness tablets so there'll be none of that! (I hope LOL!)

My new Riser bolt arrived from Suzuki Japan today so the damaged one can now be replaced!

sweet. Might be a bit of a garage session my place tomorrow afternoon if your interested.

**Paladin** · 15th May 2009, 20:43

Originally Posted by Eddieb

sweet. Might be a bit of a garage session my place tomorrow afternoon if your interested.

Actually that sounds like a good plan mate! Cheers!

**Woodman** · 15th May 2009, 21:55

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

118km to the Howard.

16 extra km to St Arnaud and coffee.

Or straight up on the seal...
83km over the Spooners, Korere, Kikiwa...
1hr 8min...

Sounds good, but will wait and see what the ni guys are doing (refer nelson rideouts)

Originally Posted by Underground

Dont leave too early ,Im coming through over the Maungatapu (takes 2.5 hours from here) I cant be fooked with the mind numbing ride up the Wairau with the NI faggots

One of them must have been in touch with the weather gods though cause it looks sweeet so far , fine ,light winds for thurs fri sat sun

As above, you can all congregate here at my place(Richmond) if yous want.

Originally Posted by XF650

Booked my bed @ Reefton - do we get a nurse each?

An old nurse sounds better than staying with the camp guys.