A bit of a long shot...

[trustme]

You fight dirty.

Just for that I won't suggest 'Robert Monk Transport'

A long shot, Google is your friend.

[DR650gary]

I have used these guys. $342 inc gst.

Excellent service.

http://www.captaintransporter.co.nz

[YellowDog]

Why don't you ride there with a pillion and then let the pillion ride back with you.

This pillion could be your son

[MSTRS:Me]

Why don't you ride there with a pillion and then let the pillion ride back with you.

This pillion could be you son

Bad idea.
Would you expect someone who has only just passed the BHS, to then pillion for approx 4 hours (Taupo - Gisborne), only to then have to ride an unfamiliar bike back the same way? Remembering that they may not be keen to exceed the 70kph thing. Meaning probably more like 5+ hours. On relatively narrow, winding 100kph roads. Which are currently undergoing a lot of roadworks.
Bad idea.

[YellowDog]

Bad idea.
Would you expect someone who has only just passed the BHS, to then pillion for approx 4 hours (Taupo - Gisborne), only to then have to ride an unfamiliar bike back the same way? Remembering that they may not be keen to exceed the 70kph thing. Meaning probably more like 5+ hours. On relatively narrow, winding 100kph roads. Which are currently undergoing a lot of roadworks.
Bad idea.

Well it doesn't have to be his son. That's a judgement call to be made by others. However if the weather's fine, it does seem like it might have the potential to be a great day out.

[Crisis management]

All sorted.......looks like a road trip on saturday but sharing the costs with another bike that needs relocating, thanks to all for their help (especially Mstrs).....I have one spot left on the trailer if any other bike needs a tiki tour .

Yellow Dog, nice idea but somewhat impractical, my bikes a single seat and as Mstrs says, shit place to learn to ride. Thanks for the thought tho!

[Tony W]

We have considered this, but I'm not convinced a basic handling skills course sets you up for 4 hours of open road riding, I might be wrong but it didn't seem the wisest choice to make.

He might actually be a very good rider, and may not have inherited certain traits!

If I were him, I'd be hitchin'!

[Tony W]

Well it doesn't have to be his son. That's a judgement call to be made by others. However if the weather's fine, it does seem like it might have the potential to be a great day out.

I agree with your sentiments.

[CookMySock]

What is the bike? If I can persuade someone local to come, I'll ride over and we'll deliver it to taupo for gas money only. Sounds like an epic day out.

[Crisis management]

He might actually be a very good rider, and may not have inherited certain traits!

I will have you know I've not crashed a bike for at least 2 weeks..........it's still in bits after the last time





I'll wave as I go past Napier tomorrow.