June 2008 Brass Monkey

**munterk6** · 13th May 2008, 19:05

Originally Posted by XF650

Group of us are going to the Brass via gravel, paper roads etc.
So if anyone interested in joining us just ping me a message.
Adventure / dual purpose type bikes recconmended.

You're MAD...mad I say!!!
But you will have a fantastic time and I wish I had a dirt bike to join you guys.
A few years ago I tried to get over Dansey's Pass on my GSXR711, in the snow and it was hailing until we reached the snowline, then started snowing heavy.
Needless to say, we turned back

Lack of traction ya might say lol!
Have fun boys

**helenoftroy** · 14th May 2008, 17:19

Originally Posted by XF650

Group of us are going to the Brass via gravel, paper roads etc.
So if anyone interested in joining us just ping me a message.
Adventure / dual purpose type bikes recconmended.

Would so love to come but Daughter Tess leaving on her big OE so prolly should see her off

will be in touch if things change.........

Originally Posted by munterk6

You're MAD...mad I say!!!
But you will have a fantastic time and I wish I had a dirt bike to join you guys.
A few years ago I tried to get over Dansey's Pass on my GSXR711, in the snow and it was hailing until we reached the snowline, then started snowing heavy.
Needless to say, we turned back

Lack of traction ya might say lol!
Have fun boys

We're not mad we just like a bit of fun in the dirt sometimes
And it is fun

**FJRider** · 18th May 2008, 09:45

Originally Posted by Jantar

yes, but the first few rallies were held on the first weekend in July. Then they changed it to the first weekend in June. That is much warmer.

I've been there in at June rally, and it reached 14 deg C BELOW zero. Thats not "warmer"

**woodybee** · 25th May 2008, 21:49

Originally Posted by xgnr

I have just worked out that I have a B'day when on the way down so does that count as being a birthday on the Rally??

[Hey there, birthday dude, thats 3 birthdays at this monkey so far, ooo oooo oooo.

Not long now, and I cant wait, and I'm not riding which means I can snuggle in behind and do birthday drinks all the way there, and nurse my poor head all the way, back, thank god we have liz's birthday monday off to recover eh.

See you all soon.

Woodybee

**xgnr** · 26th May 2008, 13:37

Okydoks

Three of us are heading away from Dorkland on Thursday morning. We are catching the 8pm sailing.

Intention is to leave AutoBahn Papakura at 7.15-7.30am.

Anyone want to tag along the more the merrier. We are not in a big hurry so it's legal(ish) speeds. Staying the night in Cabins at Picton then south on Friday Route to be determined.

For more details PM me or Paturoa.

Cheers

Stu

**Ghost_Bullet** · 2nd June 2008, 11:42

Well 2008 is all but over, for the brass that is, though no doubt still many bodies out on their bikes completeig a tour about.

Saw the KB flag hangin on the fence, but the few times walking past the camp, saw no bodies, apart from Timg whom was on the phone.

A bit of rain stuff this year, the fire did it's warming thing.

All in all another good weekend.

**Neville** · 2nd June 2008, 13:59

Originally Posted by Ghost_Bullet

A bit of rain stuff this year, the fire did it's warming thing

And so did one of the Fire Drums http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/81...torcycle-rally

**Ghost_Bullet** · 2nd June 2008, 16:19

Originally Posted by Neville

And so did one of the Fire Drums http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/81...torcycle-rally

Yea we saw a blaze, and some people doing stuff. Stupid bloody people. Shit happens I guess, a shame someone had to get hurt by it!!!!!!

**SLTaylor69** · 2nd June 2008, 18:54

What a great Brass Monkey! had a blast of a weekend, a little chilly on the friday (-7). Would have been a bit cheaper if my exhaust hadnt split again