johnnyfive

Just spoke to Waikaremoana Holiday Park. 91,95&Diesel. Assured me that they don't run out.

Yep, normally Waikaremoana has Diesel and 91 at a large inflation, unsure how often they run out. There's also Ruatahuna that should be pretty reliable as it's a new looking install. Also Kopuriki between Awakeri and Murupara

The not Matawai one, we're skirting around Matawai by a couple km this time. Not by much though so if anyones needs gas or whatever they can peel off and catch up.

Also the gravel section after Tiniroto is pretty sweet / destroyed by loggers, so not too many beersies at lunch time perhaps.

ROFL! And yes, I called in at the Tiniroto pub the other week, pretty cool little place. The Husband/Wife/child team didn't blink when I said we'd probably want food and drink for 30+, though its now like 40. I suggested that we'd try and order plain and quick food to get it through a bit quicker. Probably still want to allow like 2hrs though I suspect, and just order, and accept that you'll get what you're given, when you get it. Dunno what the best option is on day 3 as Motu cafe is tiny. Might be able to rustle something up with warning. I'll probably just be eating too much in the morning, and carrying a snack to make it through.

I admire your courage.

Cheers Mark. I can put some homekill sausages towards the rolling feed also, although might be quicker/safer if I pick up some precooked ones too. As far as vehicles goes, everyone is an adult, and free to do what they do. I don't feel its my place to tell people how to help out, I will offer my opinion though. The aim would be to gain a bit of efficiency with the cars, so, maximum people and bikes capacity per car/trailer combo. Hence the appeal of 5 seater utes with small tandem/large single axle trailer (preferably open top cage). I don't remember how many seats Max's 3dr Landcruiser had (maybe just 2?), and Marks 1tonner with 2 seats, but last year there were bikes and people coming off and on trailers throughout the trip. At times though I think from memory ute+trailer and the big box trailer were pretty well packed with passengers and bikes. A few people doubling on bikes. I think ideally x2 double cab utes with x2 trailers would be more than enough capacity, without taking excess vehicles. Obviously we can't be too picky though, about people that are choosing to volunteer their time and resources. (Everyone is very grateful to those willing to trundle along, half way past nowhere, slow AF, in the wake of us). I'm pretty excited about this though. Neato. Will try and get some emails out before next week.

Cheers guys, yes, its still quite shitty really, but I am feeling a lot better about the whole thing after just a clean and wheels. And it doesn't get used a whole lot, what with a WOF expired in 2006, but do cart the odd thing around the property with it. Will have to try get some footage of the thing in motion, its kinda loud.

I'll try get make a cohesive comment when I'm at my computer tonight. All options are perfectly fine. Pretty sure my old man has had his F150 through there for comparisons sake. Not sure if the cash will fuel an F150 though lol!

IMG_20191111_174007 by John Bell, on Flickr

So over 18 months and 100% of not much achieved. Was hoping to use this thing as wedding car, didn't leave myself enough time to do anything substantial. What to do? How about the bare minimum? Pulled the rims off, they'd been painted over the original cream, with the body colour turquoise, was looking kinda shitty. IMG_20191031_082525 by John Bell, on Flickr The old retreads were pretty nasty and mostly tore to bits coming off. Glad to see the back of them. Had the rims blasted and painted close enough to factory cream. On closer inspection 1 rim is a different style/offset. It is now the spare. Might keep an eye out for another correct one. IMG_20191109_115330 by John Bell, on Flickr Mounted the tyres, went tubeless, which may not be advised on tube style rims. Fuck tubes though right? IMG_20191109_160709 by John Bell, on Flickr Got some fasteners for the spare on the bonnet. IMG_20191110_182034 by John Bell, on Flickr Gave the insides a clean out, decades of farmer stuff, dozens of earplugs, gloves, matches, boot polish, all sorts. Found a 1985 pocket calendar behind one of the vents. IMG_20191110_180321 by John Bell, on Flickr IMG_20191110_180330 by John Bell, on Flickr IMG_20191110_180335 by John Bell, on Flickr There was also this shaft and repaired, and destroyed gear, unsure if Land Rover or just farm trash. IMG_20191110_155444 by John Bell, on Flickr Put some new cheap repro mirrors on, secured the battery. Scrubbed the insides and badly recovered one seat base. Got both vents freed up/attached and working nice. Flex out, might get a bit more with a good weight on the back. IMG_20191118_121605 by John Bell, on Flickr IMG_20191118_121418 by John Bell, on Flickr Still a bad fit with much travel, and as manky as ever. IMG_20191118_121511 by John Bell, on Flickr Went to a wedding received_2427387784166746 by John Bell, on Flickr Have gotten a bit of a kick out of using it, so will try and keep the ball rolling. Although its driveable, basically everything needs touching up to some extent, time to chip away as funds and time allows. Talky link https://oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/56349-johnnyfives-land-rover/

Have a spare bed in Waikaremoana with your name on it, if you like. Not sure on the trailer front, I have a wee 6x4 with a removable animal/wood cage, not very big though, and cage isn't bike friendly.

Yep, very welcome.

Chur, for those around on Thursday night, I have an excess number of Beers. For those that enjoy Beers, and are not fussy what kind, drink my Beers.

Yeah twenny bux cash thanks, makes it easy to distribute where needed. It should be plenty for fuel and a few misc things, but who knows what unexpected might happen.

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Yeah we'll find somewhere for you jokers. How many?

I should probably cut down on the spamming

I'm sure they'll park up and wait there till Jamie gives them the special signal to take off.

@RUNAMUCK no problem, probably still have room for a few more, should count up. And yeah @HighLUX, was gonna ask if you knew or could find out the train schedule through there for maximum train dramatic pacing

Yeah something like that would be good, try get here early enough to give yourself time to unload, fuel up, pack your bag, chase that fault, top end rebuild. You know

There is a section on day one in some forest, that google maps just won't path through, technically a patch of it might not be 100% public road, but either side of it is. Not sure if this link will work, but it should be shown here, Pokairoa Road runs parallel and is a bit of fun. https://www.google.co.nz/maps/dir/-38.1588809,176.8036599/Pokairoa+Road,+Matahina+Forest/Kopuriki,+Galatea+3079/@-38.2504003,176.6732776,37475m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m15!4m14!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d6ee654a6cf147d:0x1300ef61069b5310!2m2!1d176.7809974!2d-38.2299165!1m5!1m1!1s0x6d6edc8645c5fe1b:0xf99965bddfd05a26!2m2!1d176.783314!2d-38.3484559!3e0

Condolences, I'm not sure you'd entered either though? @sentra if you've got your accomodation etc sorted and you're dead keen we'll fit you in

I'm happy to print copies off, just a matter of what will travel well/get looked at. Can also provide GPS trail for those taking a GPS device

Okey, attendees as of 9-11-19, no more please. @johnnyfive @Vintage Grumble @MopedNZ @GuyWithAviators @Shakotom @cletus @tortron @datlow @keltik @Truenotch @TimShadboltfan27 @WankBankA100 @BLIZZO @MaxPower @Dolan @Mitch.W @Tumeke @Tumeke's brother Brett @UTERUS @Ned @RUNAMUCK @Zeubin @Atex Lee Dan Shannon @Deano Mike @mark105 @Geophy @Duke Blackwood @Geophy's Dad @peteretep @Beaver @Archetype Lance/Julio Ryk Chris/Tofa @anglia4 @anglia4's Dad Paul ThatSlowGuyOnTheRuckus/Dan @RUNAMUCK You've specified you're riding in a support vehicle? Pretty sure no? At this stage I've turned the entry form off, as we're at about the number we were last year. I understand not everyone that has entered is travelling by bike, and not everyone entered will make it to the start (be real). If anyone feels like they're really damn keen to come still PM me, or post up in here with your explanation for being late for the class (the shame). Logistically its going to be impossible to guide everyone around the route, as ~40 bikes and 3 cars and trailers stopped at every intersection is not happening. There is no way I could wait and point each person up X road then make it to the front by the next one. I will try and provide some rough printed/digital directions on the route. Kinda like 10km turn left on shit creek road 110km turn right to rape dungeon alley I might try and specify a few major/safe places for regrouping, its up to the individual, but the vehicles and slow people at the back will appreciate it. All I ask is that everyone doesn't just blindly charge on, following the guy in front, assuming they're on track. Have some idea of your next meeting point/turn. As far as 3 vehicles and trailers go, well, OK. But consider like a kilometre (if together) of slow ass bikes clogging up narrow rural 100km/h roads, then 3 vehicles with trailers doing 30km/h up a slight incline behind them. That sounds awful. Also one person stops for a durry, nek minute the road is impassible with people everywhere just pulled up all over the place. Gives me nightmares. Young Brody in his venerable bush Hilux, just wants to go poach some deer, wasn't expecting this, and has no patience for it. Hes 3 rocks deep this morning and isn't slowing down for anyone. So yeah, if everyone could be prepared, self sufficient, and a bit thoughtful of themselves/surroundings. That'd be greaat. Coincidence group of un-associated biker riders, you do you.