DB1k 2010 ideas thread

[jim.cox]

I'm keen

But will have to find a suitable bike

[cooneyr]

Good call Nordie and TA. Others who want to do the Northern route could do so as the info is out there (here) and we can simply make the Otago the "official" DB1k 10 route. Any other thoughts on this approach?

I'm keen

But will have to find a suitable bike

I'm sure the duck with its narrow tyres would make it. Might look a little shabby at the end though. Oh and you had better make sure the electrics are well waterproofed

Cheers R

[NordieBoy]

Good call Nordie and TA. Others who want to do the Northern route could do so as the info is out there (here) and we can simply make the Otago the "official" DB1k 10 route. Any other thoughts on this approach?

I want to do it on my own bike, in comfort this time

At the moment I'm up for both DB's.

[junkmanjoe]

sign me up where ever it is, north or south.

[NordieBoy]

sign me up where ever it is, north or south.

Quite possibly North and South.

[Woodman]

I am keen on both, 2 db's are always better than one.

[junkmanjoe]

is it a 5 day ride now, with one day in between to travel to next event..... think i might need more time off work...........sweet...

[BMWST?]

sounds absolutely awesome Ryan.In fact it sounds like it would be a good two day ride to see and investigate some of the places you mention seperate from the db1k!

[jim.cox]

I'm sure the duck with its narrow tyres would make it. Might look a little shabby at the end though. Oh and you had better make sure the electrics are well waterproofed

Believe me, I am considering using the old girl.

Her tall narrow tyres and long wheelbase ensure she's good on gravel. I've had her in to Skippers ok.

But I think the plush (not) marzocchis and luxury italian oak upholstery would mean a buised rather than dusty butt.

Are you considering the Nevis road? 'cos there a couple of crossings on that which would be too deep for me

[MXNUT]

Quite possibly North and South.

Sounds like we might be spoilt for choice.

I think that i may only be able to do the north option this time as the south option would require too much travel for me.

[zeRax]

so RYAN is the DB1k 2010 going to be down south yonder? done NO riding down there, is it going to be more longer gravel sections high speed stuff?


cause, i think i have found me a postie bike...... :P hope im not going to be the only chump on 125cc or less, fook !

failing that i might just do it on the klx again, the CT110 is going to be an awesome bike for my missus to learn on, woohoo excited, HEY MATT you wouldnt believe it, tammy on two wheels EEEP hehe

[cooneyr]

so RYAN is the DB1k 2010 going to be down south yonder? done NO riding down there, is it going to be more longer gravel sections high speed stuff?


cause, i think i have found me a postie bike...... :P hope im not going to be the only chump on 125cc or less, fook !

failing that i might just do it on the klx again, the CT110 is going to be an awesome bike for my missus to learn on, woohoo excited, HEY MATT you wouldnt believe it, tammy on two wheels EEEP hehe

Looking likely the Otago route will be the "official" route. The seems to be a bit of interest in an Otago route and the northern route. Bro and I are still keeping an eye out for a 125 or less so hopefully there will be more than one. A postie has to be the bike to do it on

Around August I'll work on surveying the route (what a pain that will be ) to put the roll chart together and will make more noise about it then.

Cheers R

[zeRax]

Ok cool, just paid for a shiney 2003 CT110, doesnt have Hi Lo but from an article i read i dont think i will need it, failing that theres always transplants WOOOHOO

[Peril]

Looking likely the Otago route will be the "official" route. The seems to be a bit of interest in an Otago route and the northern route. Bro and I are still keeping an eye out for a 125 or less so hopefully there will be more than one. A postie has to be the bike to do it on

Cheers R

Have you still got that Chaly? That'd be a hoot,although very slow.The 70cc version would be a bit more bareable or is that the one you've got already?
This has got me thinking now

[cooneyr]

Have you still got that Chaly? That'd be a hoot,although very slow.The 70cc version would be a bit more bareable or is that the one you've got already?
This has got me thinking now

Yep still got the chaly in bits in the shed. It is a 50 (has to be reg as a motorbike though) which is pathetic but I'd love to stick a 125 in it. Problem is it then needs low volume certification to wof/register it. Last estimate was about $1k to get it on the road in reasonable shape with a 125. Would be cool little adv/commuting bike. Might need to strengthen the foot peg bar though - tends to bend a bit with 110kgs on it

Cheers R