42nd Traverse. Could I do it on a trail bike?

**nzspokes** · 12th May 2014, 21:38

42nd Traverse. Could I do it on a trail bike? Does the bike have to be road legal?

Just thinking I would like to give it a go on my KDX. Have done it a few times on a Mountain Bike. Obviously I would need somebody to drop me off and pick me up.

**Oscar** · 12th May 2014, 21:53

Originally Posted by nzspokes

42nd Traverse. Could I do it on a trail bike? Does the bike have to be road legal?

Just thinking I would like to give it a go on my KDX. Have done it a few times on a Mountain Bike. Obviously I would need somebody to drop me off and pick me up.

Yes you could, amd no it doesn't.

http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-rec...o/42-traverse/

**oneblackflag** · 12th May 2014, 21:55

Originally Posted by nzspokes

42nd Traverse. Could I do it on a trail bike? Does the bike have to be road legal?

Just thinking I would like to give it a go on my KDX. Have done it a few times on a Mountain Bike. Obviously I would need somebody to drop me off and pick me up.

Yes. Have fun.

**fridayflash** · 12th May 2014, 21:59

yep, absolutely...id do it from owhango to chateau and back, then stay over at owhango and congratulate yourself with many many pints of lager

**Oscar** · 12th May 2014, 22:29

Originally Posted by fridayflash

yep, absolutely...id do it from owhango to chateau and back, then stay over at owhango and congratulate yourself with many many pints of lager

Or you could stay in the ten man hut...

..and freeze yer arse off.

**oneblackflag** · 12th May 2014, 22:43

Originally Posted by Oscar

Or you could stay in the ten man hut...

..and freeze yer arse off.

Not if he's with any decent mate

**Night Falcon** · 14th May 2014, 16:25

Originally Posted by fridayflash

yep, absolutely...id do it from owhango to chateau and back, then stay over at owhango and congratulate yourself with many many pints of lager

I have the 42nd earmarked to do on my adventurised Rev3 when I'm up to riding it again. Just need to make some adjustments to make it a bit more water proof. The thing only has to look at water and it stops. Think there is a mod you do to the carb and air box to stop it gulping water. Will most likely be a two day ride as I'm liable to get a tad preoccupied exploring trails in there on a go anywhere trials bike - fun azzz though

**Oscar** · 14th May 2014, 16:38

Originally Posted by Night Falcon

I have the 42nd earmarked to do on my adventurised Rev3 when I'm up to riding it again. Just need to make some adjustments to make it a bit more water proof. The thing only has to look at water and it stops. Think there is a mod you do to the carb and air box to stop it gulping water. Will most likely be a two day ride as I'm liable to get a tad preoccupied exploring trails in there on a go anywhere trials bike - fun azzz though

We're gonna take our Pampera's down shortly.

**andy mac** · 15th May 2014, 08:19

Originally Posted by Oscar

We're gonna take our Pampera's down shortly.

We were there at Anzac weekend & the side tracks are very wet & greasy now.

**DR Girl** · 15th May 2014, 19:33

Glad 42 Trav wasn't like that when I did it

Well done you lot.

**nzspokes** · 15th May 2014, 20:57

You have just convinced me that this will be a summer mission.

**Box'a'bits** · 16th May 2014, 06:45

Andy posted video & pictures of side tracks, not the 42nd traverse itself. That is much more manageable.

**GPS MAN** · 16th May 2014, 08:56

Don't be Scared

I've done it several times on my KLR by myself...no worries

**andy mac** · 16th May 2014, 13:17

Originally Posted by Box'a'bits

Andy posted video & pictures of side tracks, not the 42nd traverse itself. That is much more manageable.

Steve's right, the video was taken on side tracks and was meant to show Oscar the current conditions.

I recommend starting from the Tongariro end if it's been wet or your first time on the 42nd. I've riden solo in summer but wouldn't now as it's isolated and can get freezing cold. The Owhango end was in excellent condition at Anzac weekend - we didn't go right thru.