I'm looking for Christchurch Adv rides

[Peeteey]

It will most lightly run to rich for a good test...

Holy crap! Just went round the block with no muffler, went like a rocket! Felt like a very happy bike!
Came back, bolted muffler back on, same route, much more mellow. The difference wasn't ridiculous but it was easily noticeable.
With no muffler, give the throttle a twist and it surges forward with a growl, with muffler it hesitates then smoothly plods on.

I found the allen key Shadow Jack mentioned to take out the baffle but it's nackered so will need to get that taken out somehow. Hope it's not quite as loud

[cynna]

had to get the bike cleaned so no riding today.......

[cynna]

what time should we meet on Saturday for Edwards and mailings Pass.

Does leaving at the Peg at ten sound good? I work till 3.30 am so don't want to get up too early?

Was also planning on just taking the seal to hamner unless anyone wants to lead us to culverdon via Shonshinis gravel roads.

How many are actually coming along?

[Transalper]

Peeteey... vicegrips or hammer and punch in the undooing direction, either might crack it loose for you. WD40 the crap out it first?

cynna, I'm still in, still keen to overnight with ADVGD too.
Departing the Peg at 10am Saturday sounds perfect.
The route, although the gravel way out to the Hurunui would be nice, I'd tend toward cruising the blacktop to Hanmer to save a bit of time and energy for starting the main adventure from Hanmer at a decent hour especially for those returning the same day.

[Shoshoni]

Have you spoken to DOC about the Track Conditions and Edwards River Flow.
What about the Gate Code for Edwards Pass I don't remember there being access for Mountain Bikes? I know you won't need one for Mailing Pass.
Do we need to apply for them from DOC?

[Transalper]

DOC website currently says this....

Access for two and four-wheeled motorbikes

As lighter two and four-wheeled motorbikes have less impact on the tracks, they are still permitted to use the Maling Pass and Edwards Valley tracks.

Access is via the narrower gates used for mountain-bike, horse and foot traffic. These gates are not locked and are located by the 4WD Maling Pass gate and 1 km south of the 4WD Edwards Valley gate on Tophouse Road.

If the Edwards river is up I thought we can still go as far as the Hut with out too much of a problem... or does it stuff up even that?

[NordieBoy]

I found the allen key Shadow Jack mentioned to take out the baffle but it's nackered so will need to get that taken out somehow. Hope it's not quite as loud

Find a star drive bit that's a little too big and hammer it in, should undo then...

[Shoshoni]

If the Edwards river is up I thought we can still go as far as the Hut with out too much of a problem... or does it stuff up even that?

On the Edwards we still have to cross Edwards River a few time before getting to Scotties Hut.
Had a look on the Topo map and I can see where the Mountain Bike access is.

[ADVGD]

If the Edwards river is up I thought we can still go as far as the Hut with out too much of a problem... or does it stuff up even that?

In Chch now, came via Lewis, Waiau running dirty but levels are not far off normal and the long range weather is looking good. Edwards should be back to normal flows by the weekend. 10am depart sounds good, not sure what your/everyone else's plans are but I'll be camping up in Edwards Valley on Sat night, fishing Sunday, stay Sun night, ride out Monday. How does shooting straight up to Lake Tennyson first, then doing Mailng, then doing Edwards suit everyone?

[Transalper]

...How does shooting straight up to Lake Tennyson first, then doing Mailng, then doing Edwards suit everyone?

Certainly makes best sense for the campers.
I'll ride home Sunday, but no rush so may stand near you warning the fish for a bit first.

[cynna]

they have changed the access since I was last there so no need to reg or get access codes anymore. From the other times I have been there the river is only a problem near the hut so if its too bad we don't have to go all the way - or just sit there and wait for the keen ones to come back

Im good for heading straight to Lake Tennyson first as ADVDG suggested. Saves getting wet feet for the whole day as well.

Good idea about saving time TA by taking the seal straight to hamner.

Leave the Peg at ten this Saturday then.....

[cynna]

http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-rec...ehicle-access/


I will try and remember to give them a call on Friday to double check that we are still allowed in

[flashg]

I'm keen to come home Saturday. XTZ is on road orientated adventure tyres at the moment. Will these tyres get me up these tracks?
I was on the CCC ride with the other black Tenere like Col's.

[Transalper]

I'd like to say you'll be fine but ADVGD is probably the best man to give an opinion on likely track condition.
I've only ever done these tracks in summer with very dry ground at which time tyres were not so important... the slipperiness then was only due to gravel/gritty surface in places and while knobbly tyres still give me more confidence in that situation, I suspect the reality is roady tyres still work pretty well... when it's dry.

[flashg]

Cheers. I've a road trip in two weeks that's why its on road tyres. Got new knobbly rear for after the trip



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