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  1. A valve grind, 

    Or a valve lap?

    If you're lapping them, only use the fine paste, and don't lap more than you absolutely have to.

    The coarse paste can cut quite a bit of material out. While the engine will run okay, if the valves are sunk, they don't flow as well. 

    My neighbour rebuilt the 3.8 moo machine in his VN Commy. It desperately needed a valve job. He lapped the fuck out of them. It ran okay, but they were sunk as fuck.

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  2. 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)

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  3. 4 minutes ago, tortron said:

    yes i have one i. my GN and one in my Zzr.

    work mint, extremely light. no complaints

    Did you pay the exorbitant local price, or is it treasures from the orient spec?

  4. Also,

    Are any of you reprobates running, or have you ever run a lithium ion motorcycle battery?

    They seem to come with an inbuilt BMS to prevent overcharging. 

    They're also not too terribly priced on Aliexpress. (Assuming they're able to be posted?/ ask the seller to remove all the stickers, and call it something else)

  5. 52 minutes ago, Reliables2k said:

    @RUNAMUCK Im struggleing to compute, where are the 4 days? 


    Friday 27th - Coal Stream - St Bathans

    Saturday 28th - St Bathans - Waikaia 

    Monday 1st - Waikaia  - Ranfurly 

    Tuesday 2nd - Ranfurly - Coal Stream?

    Edit: your first post says 27-2-26, to 1-3-26 but the title is 27/2-23 2026 I understand now! 

    Hey man,

    Yeah I fucked that up. (Not the first time, wo t be the last) 

    First post edited. Thanks.

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  6. 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.

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  7. 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)

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    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. 

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    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. 

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    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

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    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!

     

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