DB1k 2010 - Official Thread

**Racing Dave** · 19th December 2009, 08:31

Originally Posted by cooneyr

Went over to the printers today and collected the DB1k 2010 run stickers. I've finally made them a nice KTM orange after a couple of years of requests, simply because I finally own one

Cheers R

Hi Ryan,

What's the plan? Are they for sale?

Cheers,
Dave B

**Transalper** · 19th December 2009, 08:41

We normally buy them at the Friday evening BBQ/gathering/thing where I think we'll also get the low down on paying the Black Forrest toll, gate padlock combination and any other small details as such etc.

**cooneyr** · 19th December 2009, 12:02

Originally Posted by Transalper

We normally buy them at the Friday evening BBQ/gathering/thing where I think we'll also get the low down on paying the Black Forrest toll, gate padlock combination and any other small details as such etc.

Thats the one. Perfect opportunity for me to remind everybody of some costs of the ride.

Stickers are $5 each
Black forest toll is $10 each bike. I'll be collecting this on the Friday night and dropping it in on my way through on Saturday before the main bunch arrives.

I'll be holding an informal briefing at the BBQ around 7pm ish and will confirm the Black Forest padlock combo then.

Cheers R

P.S. Those packing already - less is more! I'm sure most take way to much! Also squash the air out of dry bags before doing them up.

**cynna** · 19th December 2009, 15:41

dont pack any bourbon or v cans. i had 4 or 5 burst on the dusty prerun. wrapping all my gear in plastic bags paid off tho....

**JATZ** · 19th December 2009, 16:20

Originally Posted by Woodman

mrs Woodman can't believe that I have started packing already. Just doesn't understand that loading a bike is different to the car. Mind you me not being an experienced tourer I still aren't quite sure what to and what not to take.

FFS..... packing already ?
We'll wait till the night before we leave I think

and then have to borrow all the shit we forget

**NordieBoy** · 19th December 2009, 16:30

Originally Posted by JATZ

FFS..... packing already ?
We'll wait till the night before we leave I think

and then have to borrow all the shit we forget

Like me stopping off on the way to Reefton and borrowing a sleeping bag

I'd remembered the tent...

**Waihou Thumper** · 19th December 2009, 17:23

On Blue Bridge ferries...
Totally transferrable, I have to do the booking apparently, because the reference belongs to the original ticket etc...
Any date available for the next 6 months, Wellington-Picton return, or I guess the other way...I just need your details, bike reg etc, name and all of that, but we can sort it out...
Good for the CCA you guys coming from the South...
I got it for $200, so if anyone wants let me know please...
I cannot see me using it, not in the immediate future anyway...

Due to unforseen circumstances, I can't make it south this coming Jan...

Please PM me if you want it anybody, Ta...

**thepom** · 19th December 2009, 17:23

I ll be carrying a couple of casks of cheap red wine,spare skiddies for when I shit myself and a bin bag instead of a sleeping bag!!!...anything else I might need?.....

**thepom** · 19th December 2009, 17:26

What can be so unforeseen that you can,t make the ride?......you,ve been just about everywhere so far...

**JATZ** · 19th December 2009, 17:52

YOU CAN'T PULL OUT.....

I was lookin forward to riding with another Big, and I woulda shown you that blue ones were betterer

**_Shrek_** · 19th December 2009, 22:05

Originally Posted by cooneyr

I'll be holding an informal briefing at the BBQ around 7pm ish and will confirm the Black Forest padlock combo then.

hey R I've not been following the thread & not sure it you're going over the Nevis, I went over today 2up

: & the water xings were 1/2 mtr average & there were 25 of them, if there has been rain up there in the last few days the xings are high, so if you are doing this part would pay to check a couple days before

but a must to do when ya can

cheers

K

**Transalper** · 19th December 2009, 22:12

Not doing the wet end of the Nevis.
The ADV route site has the up-to-date map, roll chart etc.

**.chris** · 20th December 2009, 09:59

Originally Posted by cooneyr

P.S. Those packing already - less is more! I'm sure most take way to much! Also squash the air out of dry bags before doing them up.

I can offer a secure place for people to dump their un-needed gear for the duration of the DB (in my Dad's workshop).

If you need it just let me know and I can organise a time fri night/sat am for you to leave your gear there.