30th Annual Brass Monkey Motorcycle Rally, Central Otago, 5 June 2010

[Guzza]

This will be my first brass and i am really looking forward to it. We will be staying somewhere along the way on Friday to. Not sure where yet. maybe Dunedin.

Taking the long way Kerry? Going via DUD from CHC will add a few K's. After seeing a guy in '86(ish) with icicles hanging off his eye lashes, from a ride through Central to the rally site, I'm convinced that SH1 and the Pig Route is the way to go. Its 400km from my doorstep, yet to decide if i will attempt to go there direct or stop for a night along the way.

[Gixxer peter]

Going again this year, but as it is the 30th we thought we would do it differently,
Blenheim to the Brass on 50cc scooters, about five of us are going to tackle it including my wife.
I am riding a c50 stepthrough that i paid $25 for.
Will be riding with no back up vehicle and carrying all the gear required for the journey and traveling the roads less traveled, through the center of the McKenzie country gravel roads and then the Danseys Pass.
Was too easy on the Busa , mind you i would rather have an off on one of these beasts than the Busa.

[Kevin G]

Going again this year, but as it is the 30th we thought we would do it differently,
Blenheim to the Brass on 50cc scooters, about five of us are going to tackle it including my wife.
I am riding a c50 stepthrough that i paid $25 for.
Will be riding with no back up vehicle and carrying all the gear required for the journey and traveling the roads less traveled, through the center of the McKenzie country gravel roads and then the Danseys Pass.
Was too easy on the Busa , mind you i would rather have an off on one of these beasts than the Busa.

Well that is bound to be character building!

[kerryhare]

Going again this year, but as it is the 30th we thought we would do it differently,
Blenheim to the Brass on 50cc scooters, about five of us are going to tackle it including my wife.
I am riding a c50 stepthrough that i paid $25 for.
Will be riding with no back up vehicle and carrying all the gear required for the journey and traveling the roads less traveled, through the center of the McKenzie country gravel roads and then the Danseys Pass.
Was too easy on the Busa , mind you i would rather have an off on one of these beasts than the Busa.

That sounds like fun.

[Spuds1234]

If anyone is taking a cage down and has a spare seat and room for some gear can you please let me know.

Cheers.

[JMemonic]

If anyone is taking a cage down and has a spare seat and room for some gear can you please let me know.

Cheers.

The one we thought we had access to is not going so yes if there is spare room somewhere.

[Emlyn]

Going again this year, but as it is the 30th we thought we would do it differently,
Blenheim to the Brass on 50cc scooters, about five of us are going to tackle it including my wife.
I am riding a c50 stepthrough that i paid $25 for.
Will be riding with no back up vehicle and carrying all the gear required for the journey and traveling the roads less traveled, through the center of the McKenzie country gravel roads and then the Danseys Pass.
Was too easy on the Busa , mind you i would rather have an off on one of these beasts than the Busa.

Rather you than me! Reckon that would do my head in!! All the best for a safe and hassle free trip
Cheers!
Em

[Gixxer peter]

Thanks yes it will be all of the above "fun" " character building" and yep it will do my head in a bit as the scooter is 1- 26th the size motor of the bike i am normally on, i supose i can read a book if i get bored??

[Flip]

I'm planning to take my old shitter down from Christchurch. It only does 70-80 kph on the open road, and thats slow enough for me. Don't think I could do it on a moped. Brought a set of handle bar mits for this trip as I could not find a set of heated bars that will fit it. At least I will have heaps of luggage space, thats one advantage of a side car.

I'm also really looking forward to the trip as well. I must remember to take Friday off. Might stay in Kurow fri night.

[Gixxer peter]

Hoping cold wont be too much of a problem as wind chill will be minimlistic.
luggage could be hassle tho, will stake it on the scooter like they do in some of those asian countrys??

[cruza]

I'm also really looking forward to the trip as well. I must remember to take Friday off. Might stay in Kurow fri night.

All my best monkeys have had the ovanite at kurow, one year involved a 1am'ish sub zero ride to omararma to drop in on a party, nutters.

[_Shrek_]

Be my 10th

due to to many norfy's coming down it's being done buy ballot this year & it looks like you got the short straw but not to worry we will look after Goblin

Did the internet pre-pay thing today. This will be my first... figured if I am ever going to give up my warm bed for a Brass Monkey Rally it might as well be for a special one like the 30th! Really looking forward to it. See you all there!
Cheers,
Em

I thought you had a new blow up mattress that also kept you warm... trying to remember what it's called... ... but it sounded like a Mr Tripple if there's such a mattress made

[Emlyn]

I thought you had a new blow up mattress that also kept you warm... trying to remember what it's called... ... but it sounded like a Mr Tripple if there's such a mattress made

lol yes indeed! I will certainly be bringing along (well following to be fair) my 'Mr Triple' mattress.... I have been padding him up to ensure MY warmth!! :P

[Flip]

I just fitted some heated handle bars to the old shitter. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh lovely wharm hands. Must say I got used to the thermostatic ones on the Harley which maintain a set temp, but well hot then turn off will be just fine on this bike.

[JellyBellyKelly]

i'll be driving if anyone wants me to take some stuff

i'm in hoon hay and will be leaving early-ish Friday for party night in Kurow so drop off to my place Thursday night at latest - pm me for address / ph no