Orongorongo Full-On Adventure Ride, Sunday 12 April

**marks** · 14th April 2009, 13:53

Originally Posted by Paladin

some plastic film to go over the headlight(or new headlight LOL!)

I think this would be premature to replace it now if you are going up cnut hill

**marks** · 14th April 2009, 13:54

Originally Posted by cooneyr

I'm being a grumpy old prick here but make sure you did learn your lesson. I woke up today with a very uncomfortable neck (little better now) courtesy of a broken neck from my little crash back on the 6th April 07 (Good Friday back then). Remember that surviving to tell the tale is only one part of the story - living with it for the rest of your life is another story. Thankfully I only get occasional reminders because it would suck if every morning was like this morning.

My wife now pillions most places with me - not sure if she truely likes being a pillion or wants to keep an eye on me

Cheers R

in light of this accident have you considered wearing a mx style neck brace as added protection?

**NordieBoy** · 14th April 2009, 15:27

[QUOTE=junkmanjoe;2022879]

Originally Posted by Woodman

Hmmm not the first instance i have seen of this on a dr, may pay to check regular if going through water or washing your bike.QUOTE]

i have also added a swater tight sealant to the two joins.
yea the rubber piece that was sticking out was underneath so i couldnt see it.

mate it fires up quick smart now,
one happy little starter.

I shortened my o-ring about 3mm and it's been fine since.

**cooneyr** · 14th April 2009, 15:58

Originally Posted by marks

in light of this accident have you considered wearing a mx style neck brace as added protection?

Though about it. Had 6 weeks to read all I could about helmets and neck braces. Conclusion was that snell helmets are bad, DOT, JIS or ECE helmets are good, MX style neck braces are bad and the Leatt style brace is good.

Snell helmets are too stiff and transmit too much energy to the head in an effort to minimise the likelyhood of the helment crushing or being punctured. Obviously the DOT, JIS or ECE are more crush/puncture prone but transmit less energy.

MX braces stop over rotation of the neck but act as a fulcrum so rather than twist your neck appart your leaver it appart using your helmet and brace. I think from memory the Leatt style braces are much more snugg against the helmet and more flesable so they stop the over rotation and minimise the fulcrum effect. Problem is the cost of circa $1k (though this is comming down)

End result (well for me anyway) - pick your time to be a Peterhansel wannabe.

Cheers R

**bart** · 14th April 2009, 17:08

I've had a huge amount of 'offs' over the years. Admittedly, they have all been reasonably low speed ones, and mostly off road. I believe you actually learn how to fall off safely. Nothing beats having good gear though.

Anyway, I've been toying with the idea of organising a 'trail ride' for adventure bikes. My family own a rather large farm of rolling hill country. We could have an easy offroad day for big bikes. This would be no pressure, and more to improve peoples skills and have fun.

Whatcha reckon?

**junkmanjoe** · 14th April 2009, 17:11

Originally Posted by BMWST?

hopefully its just not getting a charge to the battery so your battery is flat=no more spark.May be your messing around with the starter has affected the cahrging...my 2c anyway!

well thanks for your comment, but i dont think me cleaning the starter is going to do any thing to the batt or charge system.

**Eddieb** · 14th April 2009, 17:39

Originally Posted by bart

I've had a huge amount of 'offs' over the years. Admittedly, they have all been reasonably low speed ones, and mostly off road. I believe you actually learn how to fall off safely. Nothing beats having good gear though.

Anyway, I've been toying with the idea of organising a 'trail ride' for adventure bikes. My family own a rather large farm of rolling hill country. We could have an easy offroad day for big bikes. This would be no pressure, and more to improve peoples skills and have fun.

Whatcha reckon?

Sounds like a brilliant idea to me.

**junkmanjoe** · 14th April 2009, 17:41

yea i second that, be great to get on a farm ride, with no hoons chaseing ya round.

im there

**marks** · 14th April 2009, 17:55

Originally Posted by bart

I've been toying with the idea of organising a 'trail ride' for adventure bikes. My family own a rather large farm of rolling hill country. We could have an easy offroad day for big bikes. This would be no pressure, and more to improve peoples skills and have fun.

Whatcha reckon?

stop toying and start plannin'

the klr is really a flabby out of shape trail bike (like its rider) so I'm keen as

**bart** · 14th April 2009, 18:12

It's half way between the Waihi Falls and Pongaroa, so may have to be an over nighter, as it's a long way for people to come. Might have to be a summer thing also, as it can get pretty boggy. The next couple of months look full up, so may have to wait.

**Aslan** · 14th April 2009, 19:39

Sounds good Bart - I'd be keen - cheers Aslan

**Eddieb** · 14th April 2009, 19:55

Originally Posted by Aslan

Sounds good Bart - I'd be keen - cheers Aslan

You would have to bring the GS Stephen. It's a big bike day

**MyGSXF:Me** · 14th April 2009, 19:58

OMG.. what a ferkin AWESOME day out!!!!! (& weekend in general !!!)

I had an absolute BLAST.. & am still grinning.. especially after nailing those river crossings!!!

Perfect weather, absolutely stunning views.. awesome challenging lose rocky roads.. kickarse up & down hills.. river crossings.. native bush tracks.. rolling hillsides.. fantastic company.. geez.. what more could a girl need!!???

Thanks heaps to all you fulla's who made me feel welcome on your Nor'vern shores..your encouragement & for watching my back!

I have well & truly caught the ADV bug.. & it's terminal I'm afraid...

Joe, sorry your bike crapped out.. hope it will get sorted for ya! will catch up next time!

Thanks especially to Andrew for loaning me the bike, & your words of encouragement & wisdom!!

Jen

**marks** · 14th April 2009, 20:31

Originally Posted by MyGSXF

OMG.. what a ferkin AWESOME day out!!!!! (& weekend in general !!!)

Jen

When we were giving you a push getting going up one nasty hill I was impressed with your clutch/throttle control - I certainly couldn't have done it any better - little 2 strokes can be a bitch on a steep hill start

If you are happy with the size of the DT175 beg a ride on a DT230 - heaps more low end grunt and will sit happily at 100-110 all day

great to meet you

cheers

Mark

**bart** · 14th April 2009, 20:39

Originally Posted by bart

Anyway, I've been toying with the idea of organising a 'trail ride' for adventure bikes. My family own a rather large farm of rolling hill country. We could have an easy offroad day for big bikes. This would be no pressure, and more to improve peoples skills and have fun.

Whatcha reckon?

Will move this over to the Welly rideouts thread for now. Don't want to hijack this one.