Adventure Assault -Makairo to Mount Dick

**Zukin** · 25th April 2007, 22:44

Hi all

I am thinking of heading down to Masterton on Friday night, if anyone else wants to head to Masterton on Friday, let me know as there is some spare beds available

Cheers Scott

**Garry.W** · 26th April 2007, 08:33

Originally Posted by Aslan

Hiya all - Dene is an enthusiastic 'young an' not an old bugger like me - we work at the same place in Wellywood. I've fwd Scott's trip info to Dene.

I think he'll be 'good to go' - we rode through the 'Pram Track' in the Karipoti Forest here this afternoon - he handled that with aplomb on his 650GS.With all the GS riders already committed to this trip I'm tempted to bring my 'Rubber Ducky' (yellow 1150) but think the little DR will be the go for me .

Looking forward to a good ride with you all on the weekend. I've a two litre cask of Cab Sav to share - so bring something to drink from.

Cheers Aslan

Bring the "Duck", it'll be good for you

**Balrog** · 26th April 2007, 09:18

Hey All

How far from the castlepoint pub are the shearing quarters?

Just thinking of buying dinner instead of cooking it

Jim

**Aslan** · 26th April 2007, 09:21

Originally Posted by Garry.W

Bring the "Duck", it'll be good for you

Hi Garry - you're prolly right however I bought the DR for just this sort of thing - also BulaBil (Aka Bill of the 100GS - bumble bee - safari rider) is bringing his DR so I'll keep him company.

See you Caltex Rimutuka 8am Sat along with BusaJim, BulaBil - cheers S

**Zukin** · 26th April 2007, 11:10

Originally Posted by BusaJim

Hey All

How far from the castlepoint pub are the shearing quarters?

Just thinking of buying dinner instead of cooking it

Jim

The Whakataki pub is about 13 kms away and Castlepoint is about 18km away form the quarters, it is along a winding gravel coastal road

Just have to remember though that if we are late in arriving there, you will be late getting dinner

**Balrog** · 26th April 2007, 14:15

Late getting Dinner!!!!!
Now you're just trying to scare me

**Zukin** · 26th April 2007, 15:54

Originally Posted by BusaJim

Late getting Dinner!!!!!
Now you're just trying to scare me

Yes and no
I have done the track through Owhanga a few times in a 4wd and it has taken anything between 1 hour to 6 hours to complete

I hope to have us at Mataikona before dark

**bart** · 26th April 2007, 17:41

Originally Posted by Aslan

I think he'll be 'good to go' - we rode through the 'Pram Track' in the Karipoti Forest here this afternoon - he handled that with aplomb on his 650GS.With all the GS riders already committed to this trip I'm tempted to bring my 'Rubber Ducky' (yellow 1150) but think the little DR will be the go for me .

Looking forward to a good ride with you all on the weekend. I've a two litre cask of Cab Sav to share - so bring something to drink from.

Cheers Aslan

The Pram track rocks. Me and my mate Hugh (who's also coming along) go down that way regularly. Have they rebuilt Orange Hut yet.

**Zukin** · 26th April 2007, 19:23

Hey all

Looking at the weather forecast on tv tonight, I have decided to travel down to Masterton tomorrow afternoon.
I will be leaving here Hawkes Bay at about 2pm so if you need to contact me let me know before then if you can.
It will save me having to ride into a head wind on Saturday AM on the 250

I will have limited internet access tomorrow night.

I went to pick up my new rear tyre today, only to find out that Michelin have sent them the wrong one

So heres hoping it arrives in time tomorrow

I have loaded up a bit of extra warm clothing for the quarters on Saturday night, but if we get the rain that is forecast, we will probably get wet bums

All I need to get now is my tucker and beer

If I dont hear from you before, I will see you in Pahiatua on Saturday

Cheers Scott

**merv** · 26th April 2007, 19:26

Have fun guys.

**Moki** · 26th April 2007, 19:50

Whew! that was close. Just managed to get SWMBO to get the TKC80s spooned on! What a champ she is.

See everyone Saturday bright and early

**Crisis management** · 26th April 2007, 19:59

Have a great trip Scott & others, we expect a full report and lots of pics!

**Aslan** · 27th April 2007, 09:03

thanks 'Upshift', 'Merv' and 'Crisis Management' - I hope each of you has a fun weekend as well - cheers Aslan

**PLUG** · 27th April 2007, 10:31

Have a good weekend guys & keep the shiney side up ...

**Zukin** · 27th April 2007, 12:06

Thanks everyone, I know we will have fun

I am just happy to be going!!
First I was to get a new rear tyre fitted yesterday for the weekend (and for my full licence test this am) and guess what they sent the wrong one

So they organised another and told me it would be ready to get at 9.00am, so I turn up and guess what?? It hadnt arrived

, my licence test was at 10.00am and I still had to fit it

Just as I was about to leave in come the courier with the tyre, the guys at Twin City did a fantastic job of fitting it and I then shot home and put it on the bike and off to the test

Passed the test of course, so now I am ready to ride

See you all tomorrow

Scott