Nelson Rideouts - Where next?

[Padmei]

Taz is comin over & we'll be there at Richomnd.

[NordieBoy]

Mobil Richmond it is then.

[NordieBoy]

In the words of Croc Dundee...
Now that was a ride!

[JATZ]

Well that was fun..... Padmei/Taz you missed possibly the best bit of the day by pullin the pin where you did
Interesting trying a couple of KatieM's for size. I think a 690 enduro with me at the controls would be an accident waiting to happen though

[Taz]

Thanks all. That was an awesome ride! And I didn't embarass myself too much. Got some pics to post up some time.

[warewolf]

Fcukin excellent ride, d00ds

Great route, great company. We should do it again sometime.

DR750 Big... makes power the way a DR650 doesn't

[Padmei]

I still feel like I'm fishtailing



Note to self: Don't eat cheese before going to sleep tonite... let it go... tomorrow everything will be alright...

[Taz]

Thanks again for the use of the mighty KLR Craig. Loved it.

[JATZ]

I still feel like I'm fishtailing



Note to self: Don't eat cheese before going to sleep tonite... let it go... tomorrow everything will be alright...

Was a good effort gettin up Panic Mac on those tyres padmei

[NordieBoy]

Taz on the mighty KLR.


Padmei on Schmiddy.


Taz on the mighty DR650.


Dirty Schmiddy.


Warewolf attacking the first river crossing.


Umopom in attack mode.

[NordieBoy]

Google Earth KMZ of the ride...

[Padmei]

Google Earth KMZ of the ride...

Thanks Nordie.
Is there any way of emailing me the GPS file thingie so I can load it easily straight into my GPS thing. Can you please mark the slipperybits with poo coloured dots.

Also could you emailthru the pics of Schmidtty for the build thread.

I always love the way as soon as one bails from a ride at a particular place, that part of the route from then on becomes the best part of the day.

When I was surfing it was the old "You should have been here yesterday..."

Good times gentlemen. Good to meet Andy & see the KLR being ridden in more capable hands than myself. Funnily enough apart from the hideous pine needle covered wet clay, the rain wasn't really a problem.

Anatori still has to be done tho...

[Woodman]

yup good alright. Great fun exploring out there. We need to do more of that sorta riding. Bit of tar, bit of gravel, bit of slippery stuff etc.

swapsies was interesting, and after riding a DRBIG a 690 and Schmidt, I felt more at home on the BMW than the other two. Love the 690, but its friggin insane. Not sure about the Big, may have to spend more time on it.

[Padmei]

swapsies was interesting, and after riding a DRBIG a 690 and Schmidt, I felt more at home on the BMW than the other two. Love the 690, but its friggin insane. Not sure about the Big, may have to spend more time on it.

Funny isn't it bike swapsies?
I don't like the 690 as after riding 'normal' heavyish bikes it doesn't feel substantial enough for me ie. being so far forward on the slim seat & it being so lite & flickable I feel like I'm on a kids MX bike. The KLR has ruined lite bikes for me.

I liked the BIG more than I thought I would. It does look so intimidating with the large amount of surface plastic from the side, however when riding it I found the ergos close to perfect for me (including the bent bars),power delivery smooth & predictable & those new tyres Oh sorry about your mirror Jatz, I'll see if I can get one from the Suzu shop- I blame WW tho- he roarspast me & next thing you know there's no mirror

The BM is a funny bike tho - I find it kind of quirky. Getting back on Gonzo was like getting on a MX bike loose, powerful & TALL

Did Taz wheelie my bike as the chain's a bit looser?

[Woodman]

Funny isn't it bike swapsies?
I don't like the 690 as after riding 'normal' heavyish bikes it doesn't feel substantial enough for me ie. being so far forward on the slim seat & it being so lite & flickable I feel like I'm on a kids MX bike. The KLR has ruined lite bikes for me.

I liked the BIG more than I thought I would. It does look so intimidating with the large amount of surface plastic from the side, however when riding it I found the ergos close to perfect for me (including the bent bars),power delivery smooth & predictable & those new tyres Oh sorry about your mirror Jatz, I'll see if I can get one from the Suzu shop- I blame WW tho- he roarspast me & next thing you know there's no mirror

The BM is a funny bike tho - I find it kind of quirky. Getting back on Gonzo was like getting on a MX bike loose, powerful & TALL

Did Taz wheelie my bike as the chain's a bit looser?

He was trying to wheelie it. He also pulled a wheeie on the 690 that made JC have a heart flutter, mind you I thought it was going to go over too.

Oh yeah, Jatz what was that you were saying about klrs??? hhmmmm??

Pads fit Padmei. How much??