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I would 100% fit a centre lap belt if you have a suitable one to use. (As per the previous discussion) Busting your face up on the dash is (lap belt lyf) is heaps more preferable to ripping your head open on a broken windscreen. (Ask me how I know) Even more so because anyone sitting up front is going to be somebody you give a shit about. (Family, or a mate etc)

The longest gap between fuel stops is 156kms. In 2024, I did the whole trip without running out. (Unlike this year, when I ran out twice)

It'll it fails on that, I'll email them asking them to provide a letter that it's of the required standard

I did buy that from a Honda dealership too.

Motorcycle re-vin question. Do the lenses all need to have the factory markings on them? (Someone told me they thought they did) I have all genuine Stanley (oem honda) indicator lenses. But the stop/tail lens is a generic replacement one.

I've updated the first post again. A spot of mindless googling on my part shows there's actually a few non camping accomadation options not too far from St. Bathen on night one.

Hey man, Yeah I fucked that up. (Not the first time, wo t be the last) First post edited. Thanks.

Are those turbos stockies? Surely a man with your penchant for fucking with things will be needing to make eleventy billion killawasps?

Oh, hi pests. My name is Bart, and there's a ride at the end of Feb that might appeal you magnificent chaps. It's on the other island, so even getting to the start is a mission on its own. Bit this is an epic ride. (Must do) So I'm extending this invite here. GET AMONGST!

@tortron I can't pester you on messenger directly, so you get a direct tag here. Lots of opportunities for camping/rough sleeping. Plus you can subsist on unsalted boiled pasta if you so desire. I think this ride will be right up your alley tbh.

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Basically, yeah. A bike that's legal, (or at least appears that way) a pair of boots (workboots can do the job) That and a riding jacket of some description. (I have a spareb one that's a bit too big for me spare) You'd also be a fool not to bring some kind of wet weather gear. And gloves are a must.

Brace yourself! Here are the details for the 2026 McKenzie moped melee. This event will be held over four days. From friday 27-2-26, to 2-3-26. It's more or less a carbon copy of the 2024 ride. see the thread for two years ago here, For those unfamiliar with the format, this is a multi day adventure ride, taylored for small displacment motorcycles. Dont let the name fool you. this ride coveres a lot of ground over the four days. (Including some pretty challenging trails) So entrants really need to be able to sustain 70kph+ for sustained periods. (The ride covers ~936kms over the 4 days) So an FA50, or a nifty50 arent really welcome sorry. I'll try a direct copy and paste from the '24 thread to transfer the information. (This post may be updated to include more relevant information too) our starting point Friday, and end point Monday will be coal stream near fairlie. This is just a quick overview of the routes Day 1 From Coal Stream, Head over MacKenzie pass to Haldon road Up Haldon road to Black Forest Station. $20 cash for access Through Black Forest Station to Benmore, ride across Benmore dam Road to Omarama, fuel at Omarama Over Lower Omarama saddle to East Manuherikia track. Into Otago Arrive at St Bathans, end of day 1 Non camping Accomadation is in short supply at st bathensThe historic Vulcan Hotel has some rooms. Otherwise it's camping at the nearby domain. Last time the whole group had a dinner at this pub. For those who are allergic to camping, there is the white horse hotel (13 mins away) or various options at lauder, or Omakau. (The central Otago rail trail makes these in demand at this time of year. So if you won't/can't camp, get these booked/locked in sooner rather than later) Day 2 Leave St Bathans, a bit of road section here to Thompson Gorge. Over Thompson Saddle (so many gates) Exit at Bendigo, road to Cromwell to fuel up. Head over Duffers Saddle into the Nevis valley Ride the full length of the spectacular Nevis road (many stream crossings), exiting at the far end at Garston. Into Southland Unavoidable long road section from Garston to fuel stop at Lumsden Long road section from Lumsden to Waikaia for end of day 2. 255km Accomadation here is either at waikaia, (waikaia Hotel, Waikaia hotelmotel, or waikaia motorcamp) or camping at the DOC camp ground at piano flat. (Last time some of us were forced to stay at riversdale due to some horse event in the area. Day 3 Waikaia straight to Amazing Beech forest section to a steep climb onto Old Man Range Traverse Old Man Range, very rough, ruts, mud, rock steps There is an early exit road around halfway if anyone has troubles Onto Old Man Range plateau, 1658m above sea level Drop off the Range down to Fruitlands. 1.2km altitude descent in 9.6km distance, back into Otago Road section to Roxburgh for fuel Head to Lake Onslow and Serpentine Ranfurly for fuel and end of day 3 233km Easiest accomadation here is the ranfurly Holiday park. They offer a range of options from camping, to cabins, and motel rooms. Day 4 Ranfurly to Naesby, Danseys pass, back into Canterbury Kurow for fuel Hakataramea Pass back to Haldon Road Over MacKenzie Pass back to Coal Stream beginning End of day 4. 228km Back to the stating point for prize giving. Load up and head home. Maps will be added soon. Some details still to be finalized. There will be an entry donation. This contributes to the cost of fuel/rucs for the support vehicles, Meat for the BBQ, (We do a BBQ each day for lunch, and there will be a supplied BBQ dinner on the 3rd night) soft drinks, water and a couple of beers for lunch are also included too) The longest distance between fuel stops is 156kms. LETS RIDE BIKES!

Full disclosure, I 100% stole that saying off @TimShadboltfan27. It perfectly sums up an inordinate level of excitement/fizz. So much so, ive been bandying it about with gay abandon ever since............

Denco used to machine up Ross blanks. But I don't know if he's even still working/still doing them. I'm sure @GregT posted about it once. I have some Ross forgies here that denco did back in nineteen dickety.