Central Plateau - 42nd Traverse and Fishers Track - 29/30 November '08

**ducatijim** · 20th November 2008, 08:01

Seriously Stephen I do think you will be satisfied with the 14t for almost all situations( barring doing the Rusty nuts southern cross in March!)....it is a reasonable compromise at both ends of the engines range.
I have done 25000+km with the same 2 circlips in now - they are 100% trouble free!

**Aslan** · 20th November 2008, 11:39

If you're coming on this event please review trip info in the calendar.

Currently there are 7 of us registered. I'm expecting TeAroha to link with us on Saturday.

Cheers Stephen O aka Aslan

**reofix** · 20th November 2008, 22:45

stephen and all ... will have to pass... work pressures and all ... plus camping in fletchers with cary and co on same weekend.. plus unsuitable tyres.. plus 42 fear on the 1200

... when i get the 80,s on again ... and a free weekend in high summer ... i might give it the solo slam...best to you all ... and give it all ... neil

**Waihou Thumper** · 21st November 2008, 00:03

Originally Posted by That looks like fun

Well I went and opened my moth filled wallet and brought some Knobblies!!! Now all I need is a bag for me Balls and some GS pushers. Count me in Steven. I will meet you in Wanganui (I hope). Probably wont get finished early enough to get there for tea (A pox upon the dairy industry

). Should be early enough to tag along on the river road. If not "HOT PURSUIT"
Cheers
Colin

I work in it too......
I make Cheese...lol. We need a good season too! See you there and be good to talk about all the "F" things and the big giant!

**Waihou Thumper** · 21st November 2008, 00:07

Originally Posted by Aslan

If you're coming on this event please review trip info in the calendar.

Currently there are 7 of us registered. I'm expecting TeAroha to link with us on Saturday.

Cheers Stephen O aka Aslan

Might get further south if I leave early and hook up with you guys...
I will just need a rendezvous and I can scout ahead.
I am an early riser...(girls like that...lol) anyway, can be anywhere if I know where...
Cheers,
Mark

**Aslan** · 21st November 2008, 05:09

Originally Posted by reofix

stephen and all ... will have to pass... work pressures and all ... plus camping in fletchers with cary and co on same weekend.. plus unsuitable tyres.. plus 42 fear on the 1200

... when i get the 80,s on again ... and a free weekend in high summer ... i might give it the solo slam...best to you all ... and give it all ... neil

cheers for letting us know your plans Neil - go well with Cary et al - as to being concerned abt the 42 on yr 1200 - yr da man doing all the challenge sections on the CCA on it while I resort to a DR350

**pampa** · 21st November 2008, 20:08

So is there any meeting point for those starting from Welli? I'm unsure whether I can leave at 15h on Friday may need to start later but need to confirm next week

Cheers,
Pampa

**bart** · 21st November 2008, 21:06

Sorry guys, count me out too. Work..............Arrrrrrrrrrhhhhhhhhh. Too many people away next weekend, and stocktake and stuff.

Have fun.

However, I have a few days off early next week, so might have a poke around the Makiro, Pori, Rimu, Little Manuhara, Towai on Tuesday. That would make one hell of a loop.

**Waihou Thumper** · 22nd November 2008, 11:52

I will have a mate joining us on a KTM 990 ADV. He has never done the traverse so it will be a good effort to get that thing around the track...
At least there are enough hands to work some magic on the tough bits..
Thinking it is going to be dry though which will be good.

**Aslan** · 22nd November 2008, 21:28

Originally Posted by NZKTM

I will have a mate joining us on a KTM 990 ADV. He has never done the traverse so it will be a good effort to get that thing around the track...
At least there are enough hands to work some magic on the tough bits..
Thinking it is going to be dry though which will be good.

Hi Mark - thanks for your note - we'll look out for you and your pal Brett on the Katooms as we head North from Jerusalem on Sat AM. If we don't meet beforehand on the River Road - Reatehi - Clowns Cafe in the Main Street might be good. I have your cell # now so can reach you if necessary - coverage permitting. Cheers Stephen

**Aslan** · 22nd November 2008, 21:33

Originally Posted by pampa

So is there any meeting point for those starting from Welli? I'm unsure whether I can leave at 15h on Friday may need to start later but need to confirm next week

Cheers,
Pampa

Hi Pampa (and others watching) - Does Shell Mana 3.30pm Friday work for those of us living in Wellington?

My plan is to reach Wanganui between 6-6.30, grab a cafe meal and head off up the River Road to Jerusalem reaching our destination before dusk.

I'll update the calendar entry with this departure time.

Colin (that looks like fun) and BoGSer (Gerard) suggest you PM me our intentions about where you intend linking up - cheers S

**That looks like fun** · 24th November 2008, 17:13

Put the TKCs on. they looked so big and shiney I thought I needed to dirty them. I may have gotten over enthusiastic with getting them dirty

Wednesday I am taking the trailer out to Whanga to get the wee beasty and bring her home

The dreaded engine stops for a rest fault has reappeared

I thought I had fixed it (its been twelve months). I will see what I can find with her but unless I can find something I am not excited about taking her too far afield.

Even with many helping hands if she decides to rest in the middle of the Traverse she may get shot through the oil cooler to put her out of her misery.
Let us pray

**Waihou Thumper** · 24th November 2008, 17:37

Originally Posted by Aslan

Hi Mark - thanks for your note - we'll look out for you and your pal Brett on the Katooms as we head North from Jerusalem on Sat AM. If we don't meet beforehand on the River Road - Reatehi - Clowns Cafe in the Main Street might be good. I have your cell # now so can reach you if necessary - coverage permitting. Cheers Stephen

Great home made Pies there...lol
Nice people too!
See you there...
Mark

**Aslan** · 24th November 2008, 21:00

Originally Posted by That looks like fun

Put the TKCs on. they looked so big and shiney I thought I needed to dirty them. I may have gotten over enthusiastic with getting them dirty

Wednesday I am taking the trailer out to Whanga to get the wee beasty and bring her home

The dreaded engine stops for a rest fault has reappeared

I thought I had fixed it (its been twelve months). I will see what I can find with her but unless I can find something I am not excited about taking her too far afield.

Even with many helping hands if she decides to rest in the middle of the Traverse she may get shot through the oil cooler to put her out of her misery.
Let us pray

Hi Colin - hope she comes good - would be a shame to miss out but I understand entirely. Keep us posted - and yes prayer may help

Meantime - I'm wrestling with removing the carb on my DR to relocate the Scott Oiler vacuum take off point on to the carb manifold as I plan to fit a larger IMS tank this week - if it all turns to custard I'll be putting the original tank back on or bringing the Bemmer - which for me would be a challenge.

cheers S