DB1k 2009

[JATZ]

He may be able to scab another wagon...

Jenni will be coming through from Tapawera to the overnight and can buy/bring any food needed through from the Tapawera supermarket.
Just need to work out beforehand what you want and hand over some dosh at Warewolfs on Fri.
Thinking salads/meats/breads/etc's...

Saves carrying it through from Hamner like last time

If all else fails Shane could pilot our safari, complete with winch for pulling bikes back up cliffs.
Should be able to fit a bit of gear in it, just probly not as fast and nimble as the smurf

[cooneyr]

Have (regretfully) deleted my name from 2 dayer list. Family shin-dig dates clash, buggar it. Have a great ride guys & I hope it's really, really dusty.

That's a bugger XF though if I recall correctly it was always a possibility. I'm still hearing rumours of people being keen for a Waitangi weekend run if that is of interest?

If all else fails Shane could pilot our safari, complete with winch for pulling bikes back up cliffs.
Should be able to fit a bit of gear in it, just probly not as fast and nimble as the smurf

You sure that is a good idea. I'm sure I remember photos from last year that would suggest Smurf was getting a good thrashing Good to see that something is getting sorted though.

Cheers R

[426crasher]

Just starting to get a bit revved up now about the DB1k. Have even been on my diddy lathe turning up some proper fastenings for my rack... which prompted me to think about a few things....my wr has the carrying capacity of the average pocket so do i need to carry a 5 litre petrol can, tank range is around 220kms. Next thought turned to the over night stay at the rowing club house. Do the beds there have any mattresses/sheets etc or are we to bring all that stuff with us. The petrol can is the lesser of the two issues but if i can get away with not taking either!!

Cheers Tony.

[Padmei]

As far as the accom goes everything is there as far as plates cutlery, pots etc. There are bunk rooms with mattresses & showers etc. You will have to bring soap, a towel etc.

I will get all info & post later on. It's getting closer

[mattsdakar]

Accomodation confirmed, Oil and filter changed, air filter cleaned, dirt tyres fitted, single exhaust fitted, footpegs widened, maps printed, wife placated, think I'm ready

BRING IT ON!

See you all at Warewolf's on Friday

[Padmei]

OK the lowdown with the Rowing club lodge at Lake Rotoiti.

It has 5 bunkrooms:

3 rms with 6 bunks (3 high so the top ones aren't used unless necessary)

2 rms with a double bed & single

The padmei palace mahahahaha with double bed. (only so you guys don't hear the snoring)

2 pull out sofa beds in the lounge rm.

All you need to bring is food, toiletries, sleeping bags, towels, toilet paper & a rubbish bag. All the pots pans plates ,microwave,2 ovens, 2 fridges are there.

We should be able to sort out a courier or sumting to drop stuff off like bottles, etc.

Nordie are you bringing the sheet for the slide show?

[Balrog]

...All you need to bring is food, toiletries, sleeping bags, towels, toilet paper & a rubbish bag....

and a pillow for your bike seat, (day two sore syndrome).

[reofix]

This is definitely on my "to do" list .... have been trying to organise a way to do the two day.... but work and its wicked way has kafuked that... planning big sky in late feb and a "quiet meander" home... but the dusty butt is the plan ... 2010....................

[Alpha Solo]

Just to let everyone know that I could only upload the 50 point version of the Dusty GPS route to my Garman 550. If there is a way to get the 250 point version to work then I would be keen to know as I'm pretty good at getting lost!

[Transalper]

Need more info... what sort of Garmin is it. There are actually several models using the 550 numbers. please fill in the gaps... a Garmin ????? 550.
Example... could be Zumo, Street Pilot, Nuvi etc. ???

[_Shrek_]

I've just removed my name off the list due to $$$ & family
am still looking at trying to get there but if I don't, ride safe & have fun

cheers Keith

[Peril]

Just got my new back tyre sorted.Hope it works ok,certainly looks evil enough

[Transalper]

That's the one I'm using on the DR rear end.
On the DR it needed good break in before it settled down, now it's great.

[Alpha Solo]

Need more info... what sort of Garmin is it. There are actually several models using the 550 numbers. please fill in the gaps... a Garmin ????? 550.
Example... could be Zumo, Street Pilot, Nuvi etc. ???

Garmin Zumo, after the install the advroutes site seemed to invade my mapsource...

Just been out there trying to fit new sprockets but I have been supplied with totally different specked ones

HAS THE PAPER ROUTE CHANGED MUCH FROM LAST YEAR? I still have the old one in my box and it would save my printer cartridge if I didnt have to change it.

[warewolf]

Just got my new back tyre sorted.Hope it works ok,certainly looks evil enough

That's the one I'm using on the DR rear end.

And it is??? Barum/Mitas something?

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Mitas C-02. And it's not made in a big 18" size.
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