Pommie Git welcome to KB Ride - Chch

[RedKLR650]

A mere 32L I didn't even get close to using half a tank on this wee jaunt

WOW !! Ever heard of fuel tank envy

Stu

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It was a great day. Big thanks to FQ and Transalper for taking this novice out. If there are any novices out there feeling cold or wet feet about going next Saturday: just go!

You cannot be more novice than this POM git. I made the river first go and managed all the fords and stuff. The roads are generally hard with some gravel around but very rideable; you soon get the feel for it.

You did well, especially considering your lack of recent riding experience. Get a few more Km's under your belt and you'll do even better. Don't worry about the off, it's all part of the fun

[RedKLR650]

Hey guy's. Great to see some new faces poping up. Welcome to the nut house. Unfortunately I've got other things happening & can't make it this time. Have an awesome trip. If there's anybody else in the same situation who'd like to have a run thru there later in the month I'd be keen - need to blow the cobwebs off the big red gravel express (not!) before the Penguin. Cheers

Hi Tim,

About time we had a catchup, so sing out of you're looking for a riding buddy for a wee jaunt as discussed. Give me a buzz anytime you're looking like having some spare time - weekdays fine too 0274 342 372

Cheers, Stu

[426crasher]

I'm a pommie and my kids recon i'm a git so i suppose i qualify for the ride so i will see you guys at peg on sunday. What route are we taking to the Lees valley turn off.What about either taking the Waimak to the gorge or doing a bit of the Ashley river?

[cooneyr]

I'm a pommie and my kids recon i'm a git so i suppose i qualify for the ride so i will see you guys at peg on sunday. What route are we taking to the Lees valley turn off.What about either taking the Waimak to the gorge or doing a bit of the Ashley river?

I wouldnt go near the Ashley or other small river on the way up there as they will be too time and energy sapping. The gravel roads up the waimak is an idea and wouldnt take too long or too much energy. Are others keen for this or would you rather stick to Tram Road (sealed and dead straight).

Cheers R

[NordieBoy]

A mere 32L I didn't even get close to using half a tank on this wee jaunt

What's it handle like in the slippery stuff with the big tank?

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What's it handle like in the slippery stuff with the big tank?

No different to the stock one so far, but I haven't been on a big enough ride to warrant filling it all the way yet. The most I've filled it is about 3/4, and it was fine.

[alfonz]

hi guys i would be a starter see you at the peg havnt been on the bike since the brass so will be keen for a blast and meet some more pommy gits as they sure can ride through rivers fast

[mattsdakar]

I wouldnt go near the Ashley or other small river on the way up there as they will be too time and energy sapping. The gravel roads up the waimak is an idea and wouldnt take too long or too much energy. Are others keen for this or would you rather stick to Tram Road (sealed and dead straight).

Cheers R

Ryan,
I'd be keen to go up the Waimak or back down the Eyre, given the road like conditions thru the Lees Valley we should be through there pretty quickly.
I suggest meeting Westcoast/old west coast road and hooking up with Waimak from there at say Intake Road or even earlier

Rgds Matt

[cooneyr]

This is suppose to be a noobie welcome ride not a hard out trail ride (for big bikes anyway) - so - plan is that anything to difficult/energy sapping will be after Lees valley.

I'm suggesting sticking to the original plan although backwards i.e. Rangiora through Lees to Oxford. Once we get to Oxford we fuel up again and from there those that want to do something a bit more serious head off to either the Eyre or the south side of the Waimak. We can decide which after we have been through Lees Valley.

Current Participants
Transalper
Skinny Birdman - can you confirm yet A?
NiglelP
Adux
Matts Dakar
Alfonz
426Crasher
and me.

Other Participants since first list prepared
XF650 (to confirm)
Shrek lone rider

Cheers R

[Transalper]

....I'm suggesting sticking to the original plan although backwards i.e. Rangiora through Lees to Oxford. Once we get to Oxford we fuel up again and from there those that want to do something a bit more serious head off to either the Eyre or the south side of the Waimak. We can decide which after we have been through Lees Valley.

For a novice ride i think that is a better plan too.
We spent about 3 to 3 and a half hours from the time we left the seal until we got back on it, a few stops but no extra exploring last Saturday with a Mt Sauce on his first dirt ride.

[_Shrek_]

This is suppose to be a noobie welcome ride not a hard out trail ride (for big bikes anyway) - so - plan is that anything to difficult/energy sapping will be after Lees valley.

I'm suggesting sticking to the original plan although backwards i.e. Rangiora through Lees to Oxford. Once we get to Oxford we fuel up again and from there those that want to do something a bit more serious head off to either the Eyre or the south side of the Waimak. We can decide which after we have been through Lees Valley.

Current Participants
Transalper
Skinny Birdman - can you confirm yet A?
NiglelP
Adux
Matts Dakar
Alfonz
426Crasher
and me.

Cheers R

can you add me to the list plz cooneyr

[Transalper]

I might have another Pomy friend riding an Africa Twin along... if he is up to it after his 'night before'.
I suspect we will not see him.

[cooneyr]

I might have another Pomy friend riding an Africa Twin along... if he is up to it after his 'night before'.
I suspect we will not see him.

Your Pommie friends like AT's or is it the same bike doing the rounds?

Cheers R

[Transalper]

Different Pommy friend, different Africas Twin. Showed him the snow video and he said he was very gald he was not there... too big and heavy for that carry on. I'm still amused at how well the other big one went when the Adventure turned trail.