Nelson Rideouts - Where next?

[NordieBoy]

For some reason, most MX fronts are DOT approved, even though the matching rear isn't. I suspect MX fronts inherently pass the DOT tests, but the rears don't without modifications.

Most fronts pass the "max gap between tread blocks" test.

I dunno how the Kenda K760 rear passes though.

[warewolf]

FYI Macleans motorcycles in Vanguard St has now shifted next door to the old auto electricians & is called City Motorcycles.

Popped in today for a squiz. They are having an open day Sat 26th June, free bbq 11am to 1pm, 15% off all stock, garage sale items from the old shop cheap or free.

[warewolf]

Most fronts pass the "max gap between tread blocks" test.

I don't know that there is such a thing. I read the FIM enduro rules recently and it says nothing about it, but I regularly hear of some limit especially in connection with "forestry approved", whatever that is. Maybe it's a historical thing since dropped?? There's an FIM or DOT tread depth limit it seems (1/2" with many MX tyres 20/32ths) so that could be it, esp. given most fronts are shallower than the rears. Full tread depth is often quoted in tyre specs but gap between blocks almost never is.

A quick check of garage stock shows the NHS S12 having the biggest gap at ~44mm, next biggest is the FIM/DOT Competition III at 36mm. Almost everything was smaller, many in the 28-30mm range eg Scorpion MX eXTra (NHS), Metzeler MC4 (NHS, soft terrain, S12 competitor) & AC10/Crossengo (DOT). Intermediate terrain D756 (NHS) was more like 20mm, typical of the class eg Innovas, Yokohama SuperDigger.

Many of the DOT fronts had a bigger gap than the NHS rears. However the S12 has the biggest gap and is NHS; similarly the D756.

[Willdat?]

If anyone's else is keen on a gravel bash next Sunday morning I would like to go back & plot some more roads on the GPS. I've got shit tyres on at the mo so may split into the hard & soft core if there are a few coming. Really good fun.


The only prob may be if Sharlands rd gate is locked like it was last time. Can you get in from the caretakers house or is that locked? Or could get thru from top of Whangas.
Anyway sing out if you're keen.

So Padmei, as you've take the initiative will you also name the time and place so I can have a play with knobs on?! Spokes are also adjusted, cheers WW, so I'm ready and waiting...

[NordieBoy]

Ben Nevis may be good this weekend. SNOW!

[umopom]

And/or Sherry lookout?

[Padmei]

And/or Sherry lookout?

Not sure where this is - wairoa gorge?

I was thinking another cruise around Hira - Wairoa gorge would be fine by me but I can only really ride gravel as my worn E09 won't handle anything half slippery with the big smooth ridge thru the middle of it. Whats the conditions like there at the mo?

Was thinking Sunday morn 930 - 10ish?

[JATZ]

Ben Nevis may be good this weekend. SNOW!

what about Mt Patriarch then, or Black Birch ?

But Hira works for me too

[Underground]

I'm up for a bit of a spin , dont much care where (havnt been riding in ages)
Spent mostly all day doing electrical stuff to the @ so it would be a shame not to see how far my handywork gets me.
snow sounds good (me = nice new tyres )

[Padmei]

Does someone want to step up & make a decision cos it's Friday & after a hard week I'm mindfked. I also have a problem getting out of my comfort zone sometimes so to me Hira is always usually the easiest option.

I may get into the shed tomm & put on a half worn MT21 rear. I can't remember if they're totally useless once half gone but I guess I may find out

You'll be hard to keep up with on the tracks now Will with knobs.

[warewolf]

My call is for Wairoa/Ben Nevis. Just for something different!

There's lots of gravel roads & tracks to explore, and lots of little side tracks for the more adventurous. We don't have to do a "Shane Special" I'd just like to fossick about and learn the place a bit more. I've got shagged Kn Obli-wans so I won't looking for too much in the way of bottomless slick mudholes.

10am departure from the cafe in Wakefield? Meet beforehand for coffee?

[NordieBoy]

Not sure where this is - wairoa gorge?

I was thinking another cruise around Hira - Wairoa gorge would be fine by me but I can only really ride gravel as my worn E09 won't handle anything half slippery with the big smooth ridge thru the middle of it. Whats the conditions like there at the mo?

Was thinking Sunday morn 930 - 10ish?

I'll be on the road tyres too

[Padmei]

OK having a coffee at 930 at the Wakefield cafe & leaving at 10am. See you there.

[JATZ]

Chateau Rhubarbe 9:30

[Underground]

My call is for Wairoa/Ben Nevis. Just for something different!

There's lots of gravel roads & tracks to explore, and lots of little side tracks for the more adventurous. We don't have to do a "Shane Special" I'd just like to fossick about and learn the place a bit more. I've got shagged Kn Obli-wans so I won't looking for too much in the way of bottomless slick mudholes.

10am departure from the cafe in Wakefield? Meet beforehand for coffee?

...sunday ?