My senior moment

[unstuck]

Chocolate fish goes to the man from the 'Naki - 1928 oil dripping Singer Porlock.
It's not concourse but that's just as well considering where I will be taking it. E.g. in the past the Irishman Rally has included Carricktown Track, Serpentine Loop, Nevis Crossing & Dunstan Trail, all in winter! Hence my question about bike tyres that might fit.

Damn Im jelous, that sounds like an awesome trip.

[XF650]

A mate had a hill climb Singer back in the very early '70's...I remember it being bigger than that. OHC 4 cyl.

I'd go for Dunlop K70's or Avon SM's. Here is the Avon.

Thanks Motu.

[Underground]

Good on ya Struan. A few years ago there were a bunch of these staying out here at Waitata, a hard case bunch of cars and an even harder case bunch of people, they were all covered in mud and fixing broken things with bits of wire.
Sounds like a worthy adventure, I'm envious !
Oh, dont forget some rope to wrap round the tyres for that extra grip when you need it.

[Eddieb]

Check out sidecar tyres also. There's a couple out there that sound like what you need.

[XF650]

Check out sidecar tyres also. There's a couple out there that sound like what you need.

Thanks Eddie - will follow that lead (or borrow ADVGD's bike chains).

[Aslan]

well done Struan - still living the dream - onya! That Rally sounds like a lot of fun (and er challenging)

[pete376403]

Chocolate fish goes to the man from the 'Naki - 1928 oil dripping Singer Porlock.
It's not concourse but that's just as well considering where I will be taking it. E.g. in the past the Irishman Rally has included Carricktown Track, Serpentine Loop, Nevis Crossing & Dunstan Trail, all in winter! Hence my question about bike tyres that might fit.

Does that rally occur Queens Birthday weekend? While returning from Brass Monkey we met a bunch of old cars coming through Burkes pass or thereabouts. The crews looked like they were having lot of fun and the cars were not being spared.

[XF650]

Yip, that would be them. They sometimes overnight at Naseby before going out Dansey's, over Blackforest and then to Fairlie via either McKenzie or Burkes.
When Aslan & I where riding to Brass Monkey back in 2009 we met a couple of them at the Dansey's pub. By amazing coincidence one (a Model A Ute) was from our old family farm, the very vehicle that I had learnt to drive in. The owner insisted I take it for a spin up the Pass, which was really cool & brought back great memories.

[Aslan]

Yip, that would be them. They sometimes overnight at Naseby before going out Dansey's, over Blackforest and then to Fairlie via either McKenzie or Burkes.
When Aslan & I where riding to Brass Monkey back in 2009 we met a couple of them at the Dansey's pub. By amazing coincidence one (a Model A Ute) was from our old family farm, the very vehicle that I had learnt to drive in. The owner insisted I take it for a spin up the Pass, which was really cool & brought back great memories.

Remember the day well Struan - fond memories - must attempt to come down and do the Brass again in 2014

[timg]

So, where did you take it on Sunday?

[XF650]

First real adv. run for the old girl this weekend - going to have a crack at the Station tracks up Mt Potts / Erewhon.
Same bloody quandary as the bikes - how much fuel do I need & what oil do I put in the tyres?
At least they have some grunty horses up there, if I need tow...

[unstuck]

First real adv. run for the old girl this weekend - going to have a crack at the Station tracks up Mt Potts / Erewhon.
Same bloody quandary as the bikes - how much fuel do I need & what oil do I put in the tyres?
At least they have some grunty horses up there, if I need tow...

Dont forget a camera. Sounds like fun.

[Drew]

Bloody hell that sounds like a good way to ruin a long weekend!

[XF650]

15 vintage cars did the run & TimG was my crew for the weekend. Mostly fairly easy although the loop through Mt Potts had a couple of knarley bits. The wee 1928 Singer went well (smallest car but great power to weight ratio), although the spindly chassis & wooden frame got a terrible work-out.

Compulsory pic at Mt Sunday. Can't believe that they still do 4WD bus tours to this Lord of the Rings site.


Tim was always keen for a drive (I must raise that muffler)


Steep climb, no worries


Up in the tussock


This pic will have significance for some guys on this forum, who had a bit of drama a few months back......


The route is quite easy for Adv bikes & all within a days ride / return of ChCh. Or stay at Mt Potts with digs starting at $28 for swish cabins and good tucker on site. Plus Erewhon is always worth a visit, especially if your into horsepower.

[Tazz]

Cool pics man. Makes me think of a few that are up on the wall at Red Hut.

Planning the next trip already I hope? =D