North Island invasion of South Island

**marks** · 4th April 2009, 09:00

given that the Brass is the following weekend and a few birthdays are around that time would it help to go on the Friday evening (22nd) and come back on the Monday (25th) - or have people already made plans?

Cary and Bart - would this help you be able to swing things?

**andy mac** · 4th April 2009, 09:18

I'm OK with either dates.

**Pampera** · 4th April 2009, 09:36

I am quite happy to "go with the flow" on this one. I always prefer having Friday off, just seems so much better looking forward to having the work week end early than having the weekend spill over one day. But if it encourages and enables others - not a problem.
Michael

**junkmanjoe** · 4th April 2009, 11:36

im cool with eather dates..
do we need passports to enter GWONDANA , or is it still part of the mother land.

**NordieBoy** · 4th April 2009, 12:18

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

im cool with eather dates..
do we need passports to enter GWONDANA , or is it still part of the mother land.

No passport. But there is a toll. It goes by tank size.

**junkmanjoe** · 4th April 2009, 12:43

bank check ok.

**Cary** · 4th April 2009, 13:37

Originally Posted by marks

given that the Brass is the following weekend and a few birthdays are around that time would it help to go on the Friday evening (22nd) and come back on the Monday (25th) - or have people already made plans?

Cary and Bart - would this help you be able to swing things?

No, Thursday would suit better for most by the sounds.

Just wondering (again) if the Tiger will cope, mainly on ground clearence issue as have shunted the headers a couple times already. Alright for you lot on lightweight DR's etc but the likes of the Tiger are borderline adv bikes and don't take the knocks so well. (I'm not sure i shoulda looked at your ride report Mark!!

)

**Cary** · 4th April 2009, 13:47

Originally Posted by Cary

No, Thursday would suit better for most by the sounds.

Just wondering (again) if the Tiger will cope, mainly on ground clearence issue as have shunted the headers a couple times already. Alright for you lot on lightweight DR's etc but the likes of the Tiger are borderline adv bikes and don't take the knocks so well. (I'm not sure i shoulda looked at your ride report Mark!!

)

Jeez mate, HARDEN UP!!! .......................

**Eddieb** · 4th April 2009, 13:55

I'm very keen to go, I just need to know whether it's the Friday or Monday I need to take off so I can negotiate with the boss and the other guy I share the on-call support with.

**marks** · 4th April 2009, 14:18

Originally Posted by Cary

Just wondering (again) if the Tiger will cope, mainly on ground clearence issue as have shunted the headers a couple times already. Alright for you lot on lightweight DR's etc but the likes of the Tiger are borderline adv bikes and don't take the knocks so well. (I'm not sure i shoulda looked at your ride report Mark!!

)

It is something to consider - the KLR is quite low slung and the bash plate got a real work out on some of those tracks - I am amazed at how strong a piece of plastic can be (although I did crack a corner of the bashplate on ol' greenie). Its the usual story where you'd be fine on 99% of the ride but the remaining 1% could be a ball breaker (or header breaker).

Buy a DR - everyone needs 3 bikes.

Originally Posted by Eddieb

I'm very keen to go, I just need to know whether it's the Friday or Monday I need to take off so I can negotiate with the boss and the other guy I share the on-call support with.

unless the Thursday evening departure is a major issue for Bart we will stick with that.

**bart** · 4th April 2009, 14:36

OK, I'm in. Thursday's fine.

I owe my wife big time. She says you guys should all chip in and buy her a present

What time are we likely to be back Sunday. I may need to take Monday off work (hopefully not).

**Cary** · 4th April 2009, 15:02

Originally Posted by marks

Its the usual story where you'd be fine on 99% of the ride but the remaining 1% could be a ball breaker (or header breaker).

Buy a DR - everyone needs 3 bikes.

Already got 3 but hey, one more wouldn't hurt

Will look into aftermarket bash plate or make something and have a think on it.

**junkmanjoe** · 4th April 2009, 15:31

Originally Posted by Cary

Already got 3 but hey, one more wouldn't hurt

Will look into aftermarket bash plate or make something and have a think on it.

hi make a cardboard model of what you would like ( skid plate ) and take it down to your local alloy boat builder shop,
they just maybe able to wip one up for you. cheaper than off the shelf.