Packing the bike for Tour de South Island, Feb 2014

**Waihou Thumper** · 8th December 2013, 16:35

Originally Posted by swarfie

Spare gloves for when some arsehole steals them outa ya helmet at Punakiaki.....still steaming over that and it was 30 years ago

And you left your helmet where?
I would have expected that in 2013, but 30 years ago? Sheesh! Bad Karma...
Worst thing is, you still remember... Hope you catch the culprit next time you go there......

**swarfie** · 8th December 2013, 17:48

Originally Posted by Waihou Thumper

And you left your helmet where?
I would have expected that in 2013, but 30 years ago? Sheesh! Bad Karma...
Worst thing is, you still remember... Hope you catch the culprit next time you go there......

My wife and I left both helmets secured to the helmet lock on the CB400F. Mongrels opened the visor which was facing downwards and stole my gloves, stole my gloves as the song goes....yep got a long memory for bad shit and haha, yes I still looked for them the three times I've been back there but no luck so far

**Akzle** · 9th December 2013, 02:26

Originally Posted by swarfie

My wife and I left both helmets secured to the helmet lock on the CB400F. Mongrels opened the visor which was facing downwards and stole my gloves, stole my gloves as the song goes....yep got a long memory for bad shit and haha, yes I still looked for them the three times I've been back there but no luck so far

theres only about 3 people who live in the long island, rastus, scummy and unstuck... Guess which one it was

**Tk Biker** · 15th December 2013, 20:16

Good stuff planning my south island trip to for late Feb, am just trying to research what people do for bike security when parking over night at a hostel.

**CRM** · 16th December 2013, 14:35

Originally Posted by Tk Biker

Good stuff planning my south island trip to for late Feb, am just trying to research what people do for bike security when parking over night at a hostel.

Usually if you ask nicely they have somewhere safe to park. Otherwise park it as close as possible to where you are sleeping so you'll hear if anyone tries anything silly

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**Waihou Thumper** · 16th December 2013, 17:25

Originally Posted by Tk Biker

Good stuff planning my south island trip to for late Feb, am just trying to research what people do for bike security when parking over night at a hostel.

Find a nice DOC campground away from it all.....Then all you have to listen for is the Kea as they strip your bike of rubber parts.....Therefore buy a really big tent and put the bike inside with you

**Mechubs** · 4th January 2014, 22:51

I am a fan of having a roll of tape, cable ties, first aid kit and torch. You will never need them. It's the cheapest insurance I know. Wife and I will be touring down there too, on our GSX650f And XJR1300 at the same time. Tyres and wet weathers are good advise from previous posters Enjoy Oldman Rider

**oldman_rider2013** · 5th January 2014, 23:45

Originally Posted by paul cosbrook

I am a fan of having a roll of tape, cable ties, first aid kit and torch. You will never need them. It's the cheapest insurance I know. Wife and I will be touring down there too, on our GSX650f And XJR1300 at the same time. Tyres and wet weathers are good advise from previous posters Enjoy Oldman Rider

Thanks for the input , just put the torch and first aid kit on my check list.Can't wait to start the trip.We will be on the ferry to picton Feb10

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 6th January 2014, 06:39

Good wet weather gear
Puncture repair kit
First aid kit
Spare pair of gloves
Map or GPS
Cell phone
Crap clothes plus one decent set for the 'big night out' at the RSA
Camera

You've got an FJ so should have heaps of room. I'm down there in March, just love the place have fun.

**Zarkov** · 6th January 2014, 07:44

Originally Posted by bluninja

....and some cash. You never know when there's going to be an EFTPOS down in the last gas station miles from anywhere and they can't find (don't have) the old machine to do the paper transaction. It's also good for those purchases you don't want the wife to see.

I always carry a $100 note tucked away in my wallet.

Takes care of most situations.

**oldman_rider2013** · 18th January 2014, 18:03

This is the route we are doing may change some route's on the way but destinations are definite.

http://www.goprotravelling.com/trip/...9b721194c3c75d

**Rick 52** · 19th January 2014, 21:30

7 of us on the ferry on the 1st Feb, No real plans just ride until we want to stop, Camping so looking forward to it .

**Pedrostt500** · 19th January 2014, 22:37

I've got a cheap 12v tyre pump, I've rigged up a cigaret lighter plug for running accesories, I have a puncture repair kit "Stop & Go, Pocket Tyre Plugger", good for warding off the demons that chase the air to the tops of my tyres, This seems to be an easy to use road side puncture repair system.
I also carry a few cable tyes, a roll of elec tape, small torch, and a small first aid kit, because I might need first aid.

**oldman_rider2013** · 20th January 2014, 14:44

Originally Posted by Rick 52

7 of us on the ferry on the 1st Feb, No real plans just ride until we want to stop, Camping so looking forward to it .

Will keep an eye out for you.Have a great ride.

**JATZ** · 23rd January 2014, 19:36

Originally Posted by oldman_rider2013

This is the route we are doing may change some route's on the way but destinations are definite.

http://www.goprotravelling.com/trip/...9b721194c3c75d

That looks alright, except..... Instead of going from Kerr bay straight to Arthurs Pass, hang a right at Inangahua junction and go to Westport then down the coast to Greymouth

Also... fill your tank in Greymouth, Arthurs pass is kinda spendy for gas