Adventure Assault -Makairo to Mount Dick

**merv** · 18th April 2007, 21:21

Nah we must just be old buggers with too much else on our plate.

As I said have fun.

**Zukin** · 18th April 2007, 21:33

Originally Posted by merv

Nah we must just be old buggers with too much else on our plate.

As I said have fun.

Tui Moment - Yeah Right!!!

We both know that for you age is no barrier, you can outride most of us younger riders, both on and off the tarmac

If you are at a loose end on the Saturday then give me a call you have my number.

Cheers Scott

**merv** · 19th April 2007, 08:18

No problem, but you will have seen from my previous adventure posts we did the last part of your ride the Mt Dick summit last Thursday so I was kinda there with you in spirit in anticipation. The weather hadn't been great just beforehand (wet and slippery) and Mrs is no trail expert so we didn't explore too far but it looks like there are a few extra trails you can explore down into the scrub there if you still have time to burn.

**bart** · 19th April 2007, 18:44

Hi guys,
I've just joined up with KB, so I'm a bit new to this. I saw this ride coming up and couldn't resist. I used to ride the Makairo track all the time in the 80's, on an old farm bike. My parents farm is just over the hill near the Waihi Falls.

I'm interested in seeing a bit of the coastline and having a bit of a look around Owahanga and south of there.

Years ago I used to do a bit of trail riding/motocross, and after getting bored with that went to road bikes. After far too many scares on the road bikes, I thought I'd better go back to the dirt until I grow up a bit. However, trail rides now seem to consist of going around and around in circles, and ride like a huge motocross track. So I thought, perhaps it's time to try half way between road and dirt.

Anyway I'm in, and a mate sounds keen too, on his Suzuki.

**Aslan** · 19th April 2007, 20:09

welcome aboard Bart - I'm looking forward to riding with you and the others the weekend after this - should be a lot of fun - cheers Aslan

**Aslan** · 20th April 2007, 09:27

Scott - thanks for the thought and effort you've put into planning this adventure.

Garry W and myself along with others did the Makiro Track last winter - myself on my 1150GS - the track was deeply rutted in some parts - we had to lift all machines across a fallen treee - all was 'do able' with the team effort of that group.

Cheers Aslan

**Balrog** · 21st April 2007, 10:17

Hi All

Sorry about the delay in committing.
I'm in if theres still room

Cheers Jim

**bart** · 22nd April 2007, 20:53

Hi,
Just been out in the shed wrestling with my tyres. What a bastard of a job. Found the shittiest old nobs I could and threw them on.

Anyway, about the gas stops. Apparently there is no gas in Pongaroa on weekends unless arranged in advance. I'm not sure what the old 400 will do, but I bet she's thirsty as hell. Perhaps you had another fuel stop in mind (I hope).

Cheers

**Aslan** · 22nd April 2007, 22:07

hi bart - not sure what you're drz400 will do - my dr350 has a range of about 150km so i plan on bringing a small 5l jerry can. cheers stephen o

**Zukin** · 23rd April 2007, 13:37

Originally Posted by bart

Hi,
Anyway, about the gas stops. Apparently there is no gas in Pongaroa on weekends unless arranged in advance. I'm not sure what the old 400 will do, but I bet she's thirsty as hell. Perhaps you had another fuel stop in mind (I hope).
Cheers

Hi Bart

I heard a while back that they no longer opened on the weekends!!

I called them and he said that to call the shop and they would call them and he will come over and fill the bikes up
Still I dont like the sound of that, so I will call him again on Friday and double check that he will open

I will carry a 5 litre can as well.

My other computer has crashed with the distances on it, so I cant check on it now, but the 2nd day is about 150km to the next fuel stop.
My DRZ250 will do approx 180km on a tank, so I would guess that yours would be similar??

The other option is if we can find a place to do a fuel dump or a friendly farmer in the area that we can purchase some fuel off?

Cheers Scott

**Aslan** · 23rd April 2007, 17:40

Originally Posted by Zukin

Hi Bart

I heard a while back that they no longer opened on the weekends!!

I called them and he said that to call the shop and they would call them and he will come over and fill the bikes up
Still I dont like the sound of that, so I will call him again on Friday and double check that he will open

I will carry a 5 litre can as well.

My other computer has crashed with the distances on it, so I cant check on it now, but the 2nd day is about 150km to the next fuel stop.
My DRZ250 will do approx 180km on a tank, so I would guess that yours would be similar??

The other option is if we can find a place to do a fuel dump or a friendly farmer in the area that we can purchase some fuel off?

Cheers Scott

Garry W and myself had reason to call at the shop at Pongoroa the week before Easter and call on the lady from the gas station to come and open the pumps which she did obligingly after finishing mowing her lawns :-) - Suggest carrying some spare in a plastic jerry can is the way to go.

Cheers Stephen O aka Aslan

**bart** · 23rd April 2007, 18:08

My family farm is about 15 km from Pongaroa, and we'll be going past the gate. If it sounds like we're going to get stuck, we can gas up there.

It wouldn't be an adventure without a bit of a challenge though.

**Aslan** · 23rd April 2007, 20:43

Originally Posted by BusaJim

Hi All

Sorry about the delay in committing.
I'm in if theres still room

Cheers Jim

Jim & Bulabil - Garry W and I are leaving Caltex Rimutuka Sat 8am. See you there? Cheers Stephen

**Moki** · 23rd April 2007, 20:53

Hi all- I'd like to come out for a bit of adventure...but not too much. Would Tourances do on a GS, or would I need to spoon on some old TK80s?

For those meeting at Pahiatua at 10:30...anywher in particular, or is it one of those "you'll know when yer there" sort of things?

Cheers karl

**Zukin** · 23rd April 2007, 21:30

Originally Posted by Moki

Hi all- I'd like to come out for a bit of adventure...but not too much. Would Tourances do on a GS, or would I need to spoon on some old TK80s?

For those meeting at Pahiatua at 10:30...anywher in particular, or is it one of those "you'll know when yer there" sort of things?

Cheers karl

Hi Moki

I look forward to meeting up with you?
We have 8 riders now so it should be a good weekend!!

I hope I dont hold you all up though, only being on a 250 though

In regards to tyres I have heard the TK80's are very good, but dont know anything about the Tourances sorry

If its wet expect is to be slippery (as it always is on the East Coast)
Otherwise it should be ok

Cheers Scott