Adventure ho!!

**Gubb** · 11th March 2008, 22:25

...It just looks So. Fucking. Cool.

**Qkchk:Me** · 12th March 2008, 20:32

OK if the accomodation has been sorted out, disregard this:

You have 4 Choices:

1. You could try and get hold of Jonny Rotten, he's a KBer who has recently moved up North and lives on the road leading up to the Cape. He may have a big enough lawn to fit you all on....

2. Ninety Mile Top Ten - This is who I use when we conduct the Northern Exposure Tour. Nice and handy to Kaitaia - only 20min North of Kaitaia and has cabins starting from $65. Share this with 4 others and you get a cheap place to stay and it sure bets a wet tent. Online Bookings. Resturant/Bar/Showers/Toilets. Have been broken-in to withstand Bikers.

3. Houhora Heads Camping Grounds - (Also known as Wagener Park) Have cabins and tent sites not sure how much. Similar as Top Ten but not as nice. Showers/Toilets. Only 1 hours ride to the Cape from here.

4. Waitiki Landing Campgrounds - Not sure how good they are, never stayed. Basic Cabins/Backpackers. Petrol Station (when they have got any petrol - see below warning) /Basic Shop/Showers/Toilet. Only 25kms to the Cape from here. Have Bar/Resturant. Best place to stop for Breakfast before heading up the last 20kms of gravel to the top!

IMPORTANT TIP!
Please make sure Waitiki Landing has petrol in stock as this service station sometimes runs out of petrol! Phone ahead on the day to be sure. Next petrol station is back in Pukenui (Houhora) which is 100kms away. If in doubt fill up at Pukenui - If there is a support wagon, extra fuel wouldnt be a bad idea.....

Any other questions just ask - I know the Far North well (I come from up there aye!)

You never know, I may tag along for a ride - see what happens.

**fireball** · 12th March 2008, 21:35

thank you Dawn
that is priceless info and a local knows best!

**Big Dog** · 12th March 2008, 23:39

Thanks QKCHK, much appreciated information.

Next question, does anyone have a number for Johnny Rotten?

**Gubb** · 14th March 2008, 18:18

Righty-o.
Round 3 in the 'Find other people crappy bikes' series.

Pic 1. 3/4 Sized 80cc Scooter. I'm looking at you crashe. $850.

Pic 2. Honda 110cc Mini-Chopper. Fireball. $900 ono. Honda reliability, insane-soon-to-be road kill styling. Perfect.

Pic 3. AC50 "Maverick". Already Registered, no WOF necessary. $360.

Pic 4. 49cc Scooter. Completely inappropriate. Also, it's blatantly awesome. $220.

Pic 5. I know it;s a little above the $1000, but how sweet is this?

Come on people, we need some more takers.

**deanohit** · 14th March 2008, 18:40

Originally Posted by Hubba Gubba

Righty-o.
Round 3 on the 'Find other people crappy bikes' series.

Pic 1. 3/4 Sized 80cc Scooter. I'm looking at you crashe. $850.

Mean! What a cool mini sport bike!

Pic 5. I know it;s a little above the $1000, but how sweet is this?

Woah, love the ape hangers and retro stylin!

**gijoe1313** · 14th March 2008, 21:48

I would have bought #5 if I still had a cage, put it in the boot so I can always have two wheels to ride!

I know, I'm crazy, but I'm coo-coo that way

**Gubb** · 14th March 2008, 21:51

Originally Posted by deanohit

Woah, love the ape hangers and retro stylin!

Don't think it qualifies a 'retro' if it was built in 1949.

**Badger8** · 15th March 2008, 08:15

Originally Posted by Hubba Gubba

Don't think it qualifies a 'retro' if it was built in 1949.

Ultra-Retro

**deanohit** · 15th March 2008, 08:44

Originally Posted by Hubba Gubba

Don't think it qualifies a 'retro' if it was built in 1949.

What ever man, minor detail, it's still freakin cool!

**Gubb** · 15th March 2008, 19:21

Well. I gone and done it now.

Left at 6.30am today to New Plymouth, to pick up the new beastie. Arrived at about 11.30am in New Plymouth. Tried to kickstart the bike, but no no avail, ah well. didn't matter anyway. Handed over the $300, and loaded it on the Trailer, secured with GiJoe's "Mega-Anime-Dragonball Z-Epilepsy-Orange-Tie-Downs" (TM).

Decided the drive back was a bit boring, so we picked up a hitchhiker. Was full of cool old stories, we picked him up from just outside New Plymouth, and his final destination, was two streets over from my house. Weird coincidence.

Got back all good, pushed the bike up the drive, put in sme fresh fuel, and gave it a kick. and another kick, and another, it rolled over, made a few spluttering and farting noises, and wouldn't idle. Spotted an oil leak from one of the exhaust seals. Starts all good, just doesn't stay there.

Will clean out the carby (if I can find where it is) and the fuel tap tomorrow.

Anyone wanna get their hands dirty/offer advice/abuse?

Also, discovered that if you turn on the indicators, the two diagonal bulbs flash, so the left front, and right rear! Awesome! Noone knows where i'm going, i'll fit right into Auckland traffic. Will have a look at the wiring tomorrow.

Anyone else got their bike yet? And I need a name for it.

Maybe "Blue Thunder"!

**fireball** · 15th March 2008, 22:00

call it mick..............

**EJK** · 15th March 2008, 22:03

Congrats! Your Hyo has a little brother lol

**fireball** · 15th March 2008, 22:08

this thread has been going on for awhile now so here is a friendly reminder for all new to the thread here is the proposed details to this event......

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.