johnnyfive

Extended swingarm time?

You better believe it

Canvassing the inhabitants provided varying opinions on the road conditions. Ended up taking SH35 (through the closures) all the way to Gisborne, it was quite wet and a bit munted between The Puia springs and Ruatoria. Ihungua and the inland route may well have been passable, but there was a road closed sign, NZTA indicated SH35 was open from there onwards.

Ruatoria 4 square

But yes, tomorrow's plan may vary

No U

Conditions are not 100%. Everyone good though. Some damp. Surface flooding and slips.

See everyone soon

Couple added/removed from the list 35 riders 2 drivers

But yeah was just gonna go with the flow and see what happens

I'll be staying over the hill at the camp ground. It sounds like we might have enough BBQ to feed a few people, but was thinking about hitting up the te araroa RSA or takeaway again if needed. Fine dining at the Hicks bay lodge might be nice though. Was considering a side trip to the lighthouse on Friday arvo if it's not too miserable and anyone is up for it

email gone out, google maps links etc, + start address and some minor housekeeping I guess @64valiant your email bounced back

@oldrx7 I forget, but have a hunch, yay or nay?

Have updated first post attendees list. Hopefully its accurate. If you spot anyone who is/isn't on there and shouldn't/should be please let me know Current number is around 40

Hey @BLIZZO & @Archetype are your names meant to be entered? I no see

Mint!

No problem! Done deal! We'll find you somewhere

I feel like someone asked to stay here the night before but I've lost track, did I promise a bed to anyone?

Excellent question! I'll try get an email out in the next couple days. It'll be a pretty easy day on the Friday so there's not a massive rush to get away. Someone asked me and I forget what I said, probably something like, aim for 8:30 leaving, realistically 9:30

You can probably rob the CDI off mine if you like, I won't be using it any time soon

Very jealous Greg! Looks cool

All good! My man! Between you with Ute, and other guy with Ute, we should be pretty safe. I'd offer you a Jimny to tow a trailer if you really wanted to endure some punishment like the bikers

I tried ordering a big block kit, but discontinued, or something

It is untouched!

I am so very unprepared