Waikato ADV rides!

**dino3310** · 13th October 2013, 16:43

Originally Posted by Waihou Thumper

Yep, got two, black one and a white one. Going cheap to you mate if you want one. Couple of small holes in one where I mounted the Camera (taped over, wouldn't notice), the other had a brush with a wire fence on the 42nd awhile back Tried and tested, both... They are HJC, XL (small fit) and in shiny excellent condition apart from a couple of battle scars...

yeah mate keen as

**Kaituna** · 13th October 2013, 22:08

Went for a quick ride around Mt Karioi today with DRSwede on his well set up DR650. Dodged all of the rain and had a great ride. We are so lucky in Hamilton to be surrounded by all this gravel and open country right on our back door step.

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**dino3310** · 14th October 2013, 17:21

nice mate

photo 6 is a goodie

**Danger Dave** · 16th October 2013, 15:42

Anyone keen for a ride this sunday the 20th? will be just a few hours in the morning starting about 9ish around pironga-kawhia-raglan ways, let me know

**dino3310** · 16th October 2013, 17:35

im out mate, got the teenager with me this weekend so im going bush

kaituna to the bat phone

**10bikekid** · 16th October 2013, 19:41

Originally Posted by dino3310

im out mate, got the teenager with me this weekend so im going bush

kaituna to the bat phone

Good on you Dino,

was out at Woodhill Forrest last week on MX bike so will be doing family stuff this weekend also and have already had to passed up road ride to Taupo for this Sat

**10bikekid** · 16th October 2013, 19:44

Originally Posted by Kaituna

Went for a quick ride around Mt Karioi today with DRSwede on his well set up DR650. Dodged all of the rain and had a great ride. We are so lucky in Hamilton to be surrounded by all this gravel and open country right on our back door step.

Hey that's my old Domi. I know I know they all look the same

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**oneblackflag** · 17th October 2013, 19:37

Bit of a ride today testing out the WRr, from lake Waikare over to Patetonga ways, some nice twisty sealed country roads then through some pretty tight gravel.

I seem to have the hang of the seal now but once I got into the tight gravel section I found my skills lacking quite a bit (neary bailed a few times

), kept locking up the rear when downshifting or breaking coming into tight corners, still getting used to riding in my mx boots and getting my rev matching right. Hopefully once I get out on a ride with you guys I can get some pointers

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**oneblackflag** · 17th October 2013, 19:38

Originally Posted by Danger Dave

Anyone keen for a ride this sunday the 20th? will be just a few hours in the morning starting about 9ish around pironga-kawhia-raglan ways, let me know

Could be keen. where would you like to meet up?

**dino3310** · 17th October 2013, 19:55

Originally Posted by oneblackflag

Bit of a ride today testing out the WRr, from lake Waikare over to Patetonga ways, some nice twisty sealed country roads then through some pretty tight gravel.

I seem to have the hang of the seal now but once I got into the tight gravel section I found my skills lacking quite a bit (neary bailed a few times

), kept locking up the rear when downshifting or breaking coming into tight corners,

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that rear tyre wont help you much going into gravel corners, especially with the light arse end of the WR, maybe just steer with the rear

just keep riding mate you'll get used to it.

**oneblackflag** · 17th October 2013, 20:30

Originally Posted by dino3310

that rear tyre wont help you much going into gravel corners, especially with the light arse end of the WR, maybe just steer with the rear

just keep riding mate you'll get used to it.

Yea I didn't want to be a

and say it was the tyre.... but since you said it I'll roll with it

**Kaituna** · 17th October 2013, 21:04

Originally Posted by Danger Dave

Anyone keen for a ride this sunday the 20th? will be just a few hours in the morning starting about 9ish around pironga-kawhia-raglan ways, let me know

Could be keen for a lap. Maybe the Kawhia area? I did the Raglan stuff twice in the last few weeks. Looks like oneblackflag might be in as well? Let me know.

**Danger Dave** · 18th October 2013, 09:13

Originally Posted by oneblackflag

Could be keen. where would you like to meet up?

Originally Posted by Kaituna

Could be keen for a lap. Maybe the Kawhia area? I did the Raglan stuff twice in the last few weeks. Looks like oneblackflag might be in as well? Let me know.

Sweet, how about we meet at the Mobil in Pirongia at say 9 then i was thinking maybe going through Pirongia west road to Oparau then head down the kawhia to raglan road then turn off and do the whanga coast road, how does that sound? I am open to other options if theres some other roads that you guys want to do.

**dino3310** · 18th October 2013, 14:37

Originally Posted by oneblackflag

Yea I didn't want to be a

and say it was the tyre.... but since you said it I'll roll with it

as long as you got a good aggressive front tyre you can slide the arse around

**Kaituna** · 18th October 2013, 15:42

Originally Posted by Danger Dave

Sweet, how about we meet at the Mobil in Pirongia at say 9 then i was thinking maybe going through Pirongia west road to Oparau then head down the kawhia to raglan road then turn off and do the whanga coast road, how does that sound? I am open to other options if theres some other roads that you guys want to do.

That sounds like a great plan. I'm in. See you then.

Come on Dino...........you know you want toooooo.