Adventure ho!!

**Nagash** · 25th February 2008, 22:10

Originally Posted by fireball

can you harden the fuck up?

excuse the language but come on... ADVENTURE look it up.....
this is going to be hard on every part of your mind and body, i would still do it with my hand back in a cast (looks probable) with a smile on my face.

its all i talk about at work to my customers and already getting offers of support and sponsorship.

You any closer to getting the mini chopper actually sorted? You're pretty small but I still reckon that bitch will murder you..

**deanohit** · 25th February 2008, 22:11

Originally Posted by Big Dog

if you turn back before the cape, short of a family emergency or complete breakdown.

Well fuck that mate, family can wait for a day, I'm in for the long haul!

**fireball** · 25th February 2008, 22:13

Originally Posted by Nagash

You any closer to getting the mini chopper actually sorted? You're pretty small but I still reckon that bitch will murder you..

im hard. some things in life look bigger than they really are, this is just a short 3 day ride, no worries

but still looking around for the right bike, you know the one that just says i will get you there. (or something)

**Nagash** · 25th February 2008, 22:23

Was considering dropping this guy an email, see if he can give me a discount for 20 or so of these patches. I reckon they'd be quite fitting, 'Death or Glory'

**deanohit** · 25th February 2008, 22:28

Originally Posted by Nagash

I reckon they'd be quite fitting, 'Death or Glory'

Oh hell yea!

I vote this war cry of the ride!

**Badger8** · 25th February 2008, 22:29

Originally Posted by Nagash

Was considering dropping this guy an email, see if he can give me a discount for 20 or so of these patches. I reckon they'd be quite fitting, 'Death or Glory'

**gijoe1313** · 25th February 2008, 22:29

Originally Posted by Nagash

Was considering dropping this guy an email, see if he can give me a discount for 20 or so of these patches. I reckon they'd be quite fitting, 'Death or Glory'

I be in for some of that! "Give me death before dishonour!" "I'm Spartacus!"
"What, me worry?" "To hell n'back on a fiddy/hundy biscuit!"

**fireball** · 25th February 2008, 22:45

this is going to KICK ASS!!!!

as deano said 250 ride of the year

well maybe.... the under 250 ride!

**motorbyclist** · 25th February 2008, 22:50

Originally Posted by Ixion

Bloody oath, it's riding to the Cape we're after talking about, not riding to the moon.

Start bike . Get on. Align northish. Ride. Anything breaks or falls off, kick bike , swear , fix bike. Ride.

Stick to the back roads (maybe gravel, but the bikes we're talking of will be fine on gravel).

It's not that big a deal

I'd say there and back in the day, but to do that y' really need to do it midsummer for the light. It's about a 16 hour ride.

But one night should be enough.

i agree with all of that except one bit: gravel

the pocket rockets/mini choppers don't have suspension so little 6.5" rims with slicks on gravel without susension on a chinese bike prone to rattling to pieces even in a smooth carpark maybe isn't something we want to do too much of... probably have to carry them across any mud - and the pocket rockets don't even have proper seats

Originally Posted by Mcduck5n

Some of us live a fair way from the start point...

that's why i like the idea of everyone leaving in groups from their towns and meeting up along the way to one central destination... a Ruapehu hill climb

Originally Posted by crashe

Ok how far does a road legal pitbike or street magic go before it needs refueling up?

no long at all; a 2 stroke with a 1.5L tank will get a little over an hour depending on how you ride it

at 40kph obviously this is a problem.... will just have to keep a few cans of premix in the car/van i guess

**Nagash** · 25th February 2008, 22:57

Originally Posted by motorbyclist

i agree with all of that except one bit: gravel

the pocket rockets/mini choppers don't have suspension so little 6.5" rims with slicks on gravel without susension on a chinese bike prone to rattling to pieces even in a smooth carpark maybe isn't something we want to do too much of... probably have to carry them across any mud - and the pocket rockets don't even have proper seats

I was under the impression that no pocket rocket's are going, you'd have to pay real money to make 'em legal and that's just plain ridiculous.

As for mini choppers... I reckon they'd do alright.

**motorbyclist** · 26th February 2008, 00:16

Originally Posted by Nagash

I was under the impression that no pocket rocket's are going, you'd have to pay real money to make 'em legal and that's just plain ridiculous.

As for mini choppers... I reckon they'd do alright.

yeah, good point

forgot i was bringing the fxr

**fireball** · 26th February 2008, 01:34

ok guys here it is the draft layout of the CC CHALLENGE.....
as this is only a draft your comments are more than welcome and all feedback will be noted and considered for the final ride!

WHAT: CC Challenge

WHY: To raise funds to be donated to the running of this site and a donation to Outward Bound, also as a personal challenge THIS IS NOT A RACE

WHERE: Auckland to the Cape

WHEN: Friday 6th June 2008 due to be back in Auckland on Sunday 8th June 2008

MEET POINT: The bottom carpark (next to the outlet stores) at Westgate shopping center. We will be meeting at 6am SHARP, with a brief before we DEPART at 7am. we dont need typical late bikers.

ENTRY CRITERIA: This is open to anyone who meets the following criteria.
Bike must cost no more than $1000, have a current warrant and reg (or be completely unsuitable to the journey at hand). Your bike MUST be ROAD LEGAL
The bike must have less than 200cc or a flat out top speed of less than 120.
The bike must not be capable of cruising at 100.
If you are unsure if your bike meets the criteria feel free to PM one of the organizers to verify, either BigDog or myself, it will not be discussed in the thread until a ruling has been provided please PM one of us if you are unsure.

ROUTE PLAN: At this stage Ixion's route seems a suitable one, but any suggestions are welcome. a map will be attached once the route has been marked out and finalized so watch for that.

RISKS: As you are all aware this is ENTRY AT YOUR OWN RISK we will be on open roads in all weather conditions, you are responsible for your own safety. ALL RIDERS MUST HAVE the appropriate clothing for the ride and be wearing a HI-VIS vest, this is for your safety. As we are riding in a group there shouldnt be to many issues out there with traffic.
If you have first aid certification please let me know.
also it is a recommendation to carry a first aid kit and a puncture repair kit as we will be on gravel roads.

COST: There will be an entry cost to this event this is yet to be decided on the amount and all funds go into the kitty to be donated, also at this stage we anticipate some costs for food (beers and BBQ) and accommodation for both nights or if there is a friendly biker out there that doesnt mind letting us sleep on your lawn or paddock for a night drop me a line.

SWEEP VAN/TRUCK: We need a volunteer/s to drive behind as a safety car and a sweep vehicle. WE CAN NOT RIDE UNLESS WE HAVE ONE this is also for safety reasons. So drop me a PM if you can provide your service.

**Gubb** · 26th February 2008, 06:53

Originally Posted by Mcduck5n

Yea, there are big hills between here and taupo that the scoot would not get uo. I guess i could do here, up to gizzy then to whakatane, stay with olds then head up to aucks the next day?

I have a spare bed. Anyone is more than welcome to it.

**Gubb** · 26th February 2008, 07:04

Will see if I can con the Missus into Driving the Wagon+Trailer behind us.

**EJK** · 26th February 2008, 07:13

Originally Posted by Ixion

Is there any petrol north of Kaikohe ?

Last time when I went there, the "Last Petrol Station" was closed. The pumps were there but the station was closed (maybe it closes early i dunno)

I think 10l gas bottle is a good idea