Wellington Rideouts - Where next?

**bart** · 2nd June 2009, 18:13

Snow up Takapari

I'm in.....

edit: actually......I'd better run it past the missus first. Low on browny points again after the south island job.

**marks** · 2nd June 2009, 18:20

Originally Posted by bart

actually......I'd better run it past the missus first. Low on browny points again after the south island job.

I suppose I had better ask permission as well

although I'll take her to the movies first

**bart** · 2nd June 2009, 18:37

Originally Posted by marks

I suppose I had better ask permission as well

although I'll take her to the movies first

Movies....................you get off cheap

**BMWST?** · 2nd June 2009, 20:58

Originally Posted by marks

you know - I don't think I can last 2 months till the mmmm without an over-nighter

would anyone be interested in a modified 'Barts Loop' - ride around the Ruahines - including Takapari and Gentle Annie but maybe heading out to the east coast for the loop back? - got to include Waitahora Rd and Towai Rd

maybe towards the end of the month (27th/28th?)

tracks or roads?

**marks** · 2nd June 2009, 21:04

Originally Posted by BMWST?

tracks or roads?

only Takapari Rd is a mild 4wd track - which is a dead end end anyway

the rest is all easy peasy gravel

**Pampera** · 2nd June 2009, 21:17

Originally Posted by marks

you know - I don't think I can last 2 months till the mmmm without an over-nighter

would anyone be interested in a modified 'Barts Loop' - ride around the Ruahines - including Takapari and Gentle Annie but maybe heading out to the east coast for the loop back? - got to include Waitahora Rd and Towai Rd

maybe towards the end of the month (27th/28th?)

Yes, I could reluctantly force myself along on this........
Like the sound of gravel roads = Dakar = comfortable seat, fairing and heated grips.

Michael

**BMWST?** · 2nd June 2009, 21:50

sounds like one for me then....

**bart** · 2nd June 2009, 22:47

Leave pass sorted (something's up..............it was way too easy).

**Howie** · 2nd June 2009, 23:04

Originally Posted by marks

how did it all go?

whats involved in changing the fork oil and what did you use?

I am going to use 10 weight fork oil, which is what the clymer manual says is the normal for the earlier model KLR's, On mind it is relativly easy to do, Just remove the drain screws at the bottom of the forkleg, drain the oil, remove front wheel, remove fork cap, pull spring out, replace drain screw, full compressed fork leg to correct level, reassemble. Although I haven't done mine yet, and I'll probably remove the fork legs, as I'm going to re-grease my steering head bearings as well. Thats because I stuffed the orginal ones in about 15,000km.

Originally Posted by Eddieb

Fitting new front springs is probably 3rd, and is an option I'm currently considering.

Yep I'm thinking about doing new fork springs for mine as well, they can make a great improvement.

**jezzaNZ** · 3rd June 2009, 20:40

Anyone riding this weekend? Getting the DT's Jez

**Paladin** · 3rd June 2009, 21:05

Originally Posted by jezzaNZ

Anyone riding this weekend? Getting the DT's Jez

I'm free Saturday if you and/or anyone else fancies a ride - likewise i am seriously gettin withdrawals after the Invasion ride! Weather forecast currently looks better in the 'Rapa than Welly or kapiti for Saturday!

**junkmanjoe** · 3rd June 2009, 21:34

if weather is ok at weekend can do the matakona pacspur loop.
or a casual trip in to southerland hutt.

or a wip up the pilon track up the tuckers.

ill be keen for eather.

**jezzaNZ** · 3rd June 2009, 21:40

Rapa could be woth a look Dave.....a cruz and coffee sound good.

**Paladin** · 4th June 2009, 00:22

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

if weather is ok at weekend can do the matakona pacspur loop.
or a casual trip in to southerland hutt.

or a wip up the pilon track up the tuckers.

ill be keen for eather.

Originally Posted by jezzaNZ

Rapa could be woth a look Dave.....a cruz and coffee sound good.

You're on!

My mate Ben will prolly join us on his Dakar too.