EASTER 250cc TWO Day Tour Up North

**ital916** · 16th March 2008, 08:26

To two strokers here, how much 2t oil do you reckon I will be needing for the amount of fill ups and k's I will be doing? Rough estimate of how many k's the round trip will be toto?

EJ! HTFU

Just fix your bike, you have a week and get your ass on the ride. On a side note I will be fitting new conti go tires on modnay, front and back hehe should be scrubbed in by friday

. We need money for petrol, backpackers, food and oil if i run out and need to buy some more. haha

**TOTO** · 16th March 2008, 08:52

Originally Posted by Drider87

To two strokers here, how much 2t oil do you reckon I will be needing for the amount of fill ups and k's I will be doing? Rough estimate of how many k's the round trip will be toto?

Just played with google maps for half an hour so total distance comes up to 1085 KM from shell westgate to shell westgate lol

Here is the EXACT route we will be going on with exact links.

DAY 1 - http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl...43&ie=UTF8&z=8

DAY 2 - http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl...61&ie=UTF8&z=9

DAY 3 - http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl...21&ie=UTF8&z=9

POST 1 UPDATED !

**TOTO** · 16th March 2008, 10:56

Everyone who is coming to the tour please make sure you register your attendance on the callender coz I will be calling the backpackers tomorrow and booking places. And those of you who pulled out please deregister your name for the event. keep eyes open on the first thread as it is updated with new details as they emerge.

cheers falks

TOTO

**discotex** · 16th March 2008, 11:27

Originally Posted by TOTO

Everyone who is coming to the tour please make sure you register your attendance on the callender coz I will be calling the backpackers tomorrow and booking places. And those of you who pulled out please deregister your name for the event. keep eyes open on the first thread as it is updated with new details as they emerge.

cheers falks

TOTO

I can't do the whole trip as I'm going to Queens of the Stoneage and Smashing Pumpkins on Saturday night.

My g/f's parents live in Dargaville so will hopefully ride up through Waipoua with you on friday then turn back and stay there.

**Badger8** · 16th March 2008, 12:50

Originally Posted by TOTO

Just played with google maps for half an hour so total distance comes up to 1085 KM from shell westgate to shell westgate lol

Here is the EXACT route we will be going on with exact links.

DAY 1 - http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl...43&ie=UTF8&z=8

DAY 2 - http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl...61&ie=UTF8&z=9

DAY 3 - http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&hl...21&ie=UTF8&z=9

POST 1 UPDATED !

Awesome!

Routes look good mate, and google maps is my new best friend for planning journeys. never realised it had such good route planning abilities

And i have finally got myself sorted and will def be in for the whole ride, be sure to book me a bed and get the BBQ warm and the beer cold before us tail-enders arrive each night!

**Sofa** · 16th March 2008, 14:12

Yo Ragingrob here... I'm thinking of joining Shingo with you guys on Friday to head up maybe to Dargaville or something then head back down just on that 1st day

See you all on first day!

**Nagash** · 16th March 2008, 14:19

Man, this sounds like a wicked turn out. Can't wait

Shall have to see if I can finish my bikes new flag poles by this weekend.. I wonder how twisties go with flag poles?!

But it's looking like a wicked route, and with a picture of Tod's ugly mug I think we're all sorted. Hopefully i'll be able to afford the whole trip, I got about 150 to spare now, will try earn a wee bit more and atleast boost it to 200 before this friday.

**EJK** · 16th March 2008, 16:17

Originally Posted by Drider87

EJ! HTFU
Just fix your bike, you have a week and get your ass on the ride. On a side note I will be fitting new conti go tires on modnay, front and back hehe should be scrubbed in by friday

. We need money for petrol, backpackers, food and oil if i run out and need to buy some more. haha

I wish it was that simple... lol

Well, I'm also saving up my money for something else so I have to pull out lol

Note from EJ:
OK guys, I was going to say this to you guys during the briefing but since I'm not comming, I'll post it up.

Important things to know.

Since its a 3 day trip, get some clothing packed but not too much. Travel lightly (important)
Drink lots of water. V is good
If the weather is cold, drink warm or hot drink (they really help)
From Kaitaia to Cape Reinga, there are no signs saying e.g. "84kms to Cape Reinga", so you might feel that the road seems endless (since you don't know how far you've traveled).
Reset the trip meter to 0 in Kaitaia, and you would prob reach the gravel in about 98km. From the beginning of the gravel to the Cape Reinga, its exactly 18.5kms. Oh btw, there are about 5 hills to go over (gravel). It may feel endless...

Don't know what I'm talkin about? Then experience it and regret!

**Badger8** · 16th March 2008, 17:16

Originally Posted by EJKDDORAI

Since its a 3 day trip, get some clothing packed but not too much. Travel lightly (important)
Drink lots of water. V is good
If the weather is cold, drink warm or hot drink (they really help)
From Kaitaia to Cape Reinga, there are no signs saying e.g. "84kms to Cape Reinga", so you might feel that the road seems endless (since you don't know how far you've traveled).
Reset the trip meter to 0 in Kaitaia, and you would prob reach the gravel in about 98km. From the beginning of the gravel to the Cape Reinga, its exactly 18.5kms. Oh btw, there are about 5 hills to go over (gravel). It may feel endless...

Indeed, good stuff EJ

Tryin to decide just how lightly i will travel, and what combination of luggage carrying i shall use. Tank bag is way too small, but could likely do it with tank bag + backpack. Problem then becomes fairly full backpack on for three days solid = not such a good idea.
Might just have to throw the saddlebags on. They do get in the way a bit, but will just have to live with it i guess

Distance to the cape is a good point for those with small tank ranges, be aware that the Kaitaia-Cape-Kaitaia run is roughly 225km, approx 3h riding (slower speeds + gravel etc). There is gas at Houhora (72km from the cape) and a very un-reliable station at Waitiki Landing (20km from the cape). Both these options will be more expensive than your average servo (read: criminally so, especially on easter weekend), last semi-reasonably priced gas is at Kaitaia.
Bear it in mind, and if someone can easily carry a jerrycan, it might be a good idea. (i have one, but not easy to carry. will look at ways to strap it on closer to the time if needed)

**EJK** · 16th March 2008, 17:21

See my profile pic lol

I took Tankbag, Backpack and a Saddlebag (actually my side bag). It works.

Oh, carry a couple of plastic bags just incase you have smelly undie

No, really I'm serious lol

Originally Posted by Badger8

Distance to the cape is a good point for those with small tank ranges, be aware that the Kaitaia-Cape-Kaitaia run is roughly 225km, approx 3h riding (slower speeds + gravel etc). There is gas at Houhora (72km from the cape) and a very un-reliable station at Waitiki Landing (20km from the cape). Both these options will be more expensive than your average servo (read: criminally so, especially on easter weekend), last semi-reasonably priced gas is at Kaitaia.
Bear it in mind, and if someone can easily carry a jerrycan, it might be a good idea. (i have one, but not easy to carry. will look at ways to strap it on closer to the time if needed)

Oh, almost forgot, There is a BP station just outside of the Kaitaia (north). It is PLENTY to go back and forth from that point with a full tank. But remember to fill up before leaving Kaitaia after visiting Cape Reinga lol

**Nagash** · 16th March 2008, 17:25

Hmm.. the cape's getting more and more uninviting the more you people describe it. I may give it a miss, but i'll decide how I feel at the time.

About carrying stuff.. How much you planning on bringing Chocolate wheels?!

It's three days.. Leathers, T-shirt or two, spare change of trousers, maybe boots if you use those massive ski size riding boots.

That'll all fit in me back pack

But whatever, all to their own and what-not.

Man i'm real keen for this. Woo! Fucking wicked to be a biker.

**EJK** · 16th March 2008, 17:28

Highly recommend an extra pair of socks. They go really nasty after a couple of days of long riding!

Cape Reinga = tough? You can't beat me with that attitude!

**Badger8** · 16th March 2008, 17:31

Originally Posted by Nagash

Hmm.. the cape's getting more and more uninviting the more you people describe it. I may give it a miss, but i'll decide how I feel at the time.

About carrying stuff.. How much you planning on bringing Chocolate wheels?!

It's three days.. Leathers, T-shirt or two, spare change of trousers, maybe boots if you use those massive ski size riding boots.

That'll all fit in me back pack

Well bear in mind you'll have all your riding gear on unless stopped somewhere, in which case you can just throw it all in a pile if need be. Not such a good idea if we stop somewhere and wander away from the bikes tho i suppose.
Main thing is a few changes of whatever you wear under your riding gear, something warm for the evenings, small amount of food / drink (personally will be a box of meausli bars and bottle of water minimum, small snacks during the day go a long way for energy).
Plastic bags definitely a good idea for smelly / wet gear. My socks sttttteeeeeeennnnkkkkkk after a day in boots!

**ital916** · 16th March 2008, 17:38

Im not going to the cape, i'll stay in kaitaia whilst all people who want to go can go and come back, then we can continue. I'm not keen on gravel, maybe when I am a little more experienced. This is gonna be a wicked trip and a good time to make some good mate and get to know people. Now i gotta make a list. Travelling light..yeah right, I hav eto carry like four litres of two smoker oil.

**Badger8** · 16th March 2008, 17:39

Originally Posted by Drider87

Im not going to the cape, i'll stay in kaitaia whilst all people who want to go can go and come back, then we can continue. I'm not keen on gravel, maybe when I am a little more experienced. This is gonna be a wicked trip and a good time to make some good mate and get to know people. Now i gotta make a list. Travelling light..yeah right, I hav eto carry like four litres of two smoker oil.

Meh, only 4 litres, you'll be right mate!

i'm more concerned about gettin the 4 litres of beer to our basecamp each night