Nelson Rideouts - Where next?

**junkmanjoe** · 3rd May 2009, 20:45

maybe we could chuck some in the safari and see what happens.....

**Paladin** · 3rd May 2009, 21:58

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

what you worried about that for you only got a 12L tank....
Dave mate....

Not worried about me, I don't farkin need it in my piddly tank - was thinking of you mate!

**NordieBoy** · 4th May 2009, 07:34

What you do is cut it into 3cm blocks and drop them into the tank.

**topo** · 4th May 2009, 20:59

can anyone tell me if Korere-tophouse road from Kikiwa to SH6 is sealed or not? trying to plan a loop minimising any sealed roads.

**warewolf** · 4th May 2009, 21:07

Yes, it's sealed... it's the main connection from Nelson to St Arnaud & the Rainbow skifield.

Tophouse Rd, connecting those two roads, is unsealed.

**topo** · 4th May 2009, 21:21

I think you're thinking of Kerr Hill Rd which is the main rd back to nelson from Kikiwa, Tophouse-korere rd tees off just down from the substation at Kikiwa. (according to google maps).

**JATZ** · 4th May 2009, 21:34

Originally Posted by topo

I think you're thinking of Kerr Hill Rd which is the main rd back to nelson from Kikiwa, Tophouse-korere rd tees off just down from the substation at Kikiwa. (according to google maps).

Fraid not Topo the Korere/Tophouse road is all seal, didn't used to be about 15 yrs ago but it is now, some good straights at the Korere end if thats your thing

**warewolf** · 4th May 2009, 21:34

Sorry, getting my SHs mixed up.

Korere-Tophouse Rd is sealed from SH63 to Kikiwa at the junction of Kerrs Hill Rd, which connects it to Golden Downs (at Valley & Stock Rds).

Not absolutely sure, but I think the stretch you're after is sealed. Definitely is, if that is the one that while heading south is a surprise really sharp TR at the bottom of some hilly twisties - like a 135 degree turn. If it is the one I'm thinking of, it is a great road on a fast

with no

.

(I found this via google.)

**Willdat?** · 6th May 2009, 15:12

Took my DRZ400 SM for its first warrant today, 2200km, and failed...on a low beam that dips to the right instead of the left. Apparently Suzuki will fix for free, but it kinda explains why they were cheap last year, cancelled european order?

**Woodman** · 6th May 2009, 22:16

Originally Posted by Willdat?

Took my DRZ400 SM for its first warrant today, 2200km, and failed...on a low beam that dips to the right instead of the left. Apparently Suzuki will fix for free, but it kinda explains why they were cheap last year, cancelled european order?

Gotta wonder how it got its first warrant??

**topo** · 7th May 2009, 20:39

Hi all, looks like Javahead and jezza will be down next weekend to give the safari bike a good run

. At this stage we will be having pizza/drinks at the "Tap" in mapua on the friday night if anyone wants to catch up and talk bikes etc.

The guys get into picton around 5.30pm so should be in mapua around 7.30ish, possibly the best chance you'll have to check out a "real rally(e)" bike in the flesh

.

Topo

**CrazyFrog** · 7th May 2009, 21:20

Originally Posted by topo

Hi all, looks like Javahead and jezza will be down next weekend to give the safari bike a good run

. At this stage we will be having pizza/drinks at the "Tap" in mapua on the friday night if anyone wants to catch up and talk bikes etc.

The guys get into picton around 5.30pm so should be in mapua around 7.30ish, possibly the best chance you'll have to check out a "real rally(e)" bike in the flesh

.

Topo

Mmmmmm, rally bike, pizza and beer, mmmmmmm

. Count me in.
Where are the boys trialling the 530 Rally? Somewhere sandy per chance?

**Willdat?** · 8th May 2009, 12:56

Yus! Fran spotted a 110/90-17 front Pirelli MT60 on trademe for me, I'll be able to join in at last!

**cobber** · 8th May 2009, 20:32

Originally Posted by JATZ

Fraid not Topo the Korere/Tophouse road is all seal, didn't used to be about 15 yrs ago but it is now, some good straights at the Korere end if thats your thing

Hey mr jatz, I have just clicked to who Ive been waving to on the Triumph as we pass going to work in the mornings,what have you done to the BIG ?. my dr clocked all the sevens as I arrived home this evening.
I recon it is just about time to fit the little fairing back on the dr for the winter commute.