Popular Post johnnyfive 9,627 Posted August 25, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 2017 Event - A few of us are planning to ride on smaller bikes from Whakatane(ish) around the East Cape and back over 3 days, at the end of November when its nice and warm but not too busy. No requirement on bikes, something unsuitable and small is preferable though. I'll be on a CT110, VG his NBC110, couple friends on scooters(~50cc). Looking at about 600km, about 200km/day. Thinking a riding speed around 50km/h should give plenty of time for looking around and activities and sightseeing during the day, but not too fast for the smaller bikes. Where possible the route is off busier state highways so there will be some longish sections of windy gravel, but little traffic and no rush means you'll be fine. Accommodation around Whakatane, Hicks Bay, and Gisborne should be easy to arrange, be it campgrounds, cabins etc. There will be a ute and/or trailer that can carry fuel/luggage/spare bikes as well if anyone wants/needs to sit out any parts. Coast trip Total by John Bell, on Flickr Things to see and do on the route may include but not be limited to Serenity Lighthouses Wharves Churches Time travel. Horses, all of the horses Gangs Waterfalls Slip'n'slides And some of this You got 3 months Holla at cha boy, what do you reckon? 15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vintage Grumble 24,277 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Infinitely boned up over this. Also, if you like microwave letterboxes, it's a must do trip. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakotom 7,370 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Checking calander but hella keen 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MopedNZ 9,941 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Done. Booking 24th off as I type. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vintage Grumble 24,277 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Excellent. @Raizer you best be coming too, or there will be a lot of little bikes/scooters doing skids on your lawn Saturday night. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris.QCR 9,215 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Damn dude that looks like the kinda mission I would buy c50 in north island and fly up with my 110 motor and do a quick 1 hour chop and come riding with you lads ! Enjoy guys looks like good times will be had 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyfive 9,627 Posted August 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Even though all my bikes are pretty weaksauce I do have 2 legal posties, could be convinced into raffling off the use of one if there is demand. Proceeds go to dud prizes and weekend beverages. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyfive 9,627 Posted August 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 And if there isn't demand, someone just ride the spare bike 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UTERUS 18,239 Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Hi, I'd like to claim the spare postie bike for the weekend plz. I can trade shit beers and even shitter yarns. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GuyWithAviators 8,635 Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Very ken. This sounds like a bit of me for sure. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MopedNZ 9,941 Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Probably gonna need to take second dibs on the spare bike with my current luck. Though if I can't put something together by then, I deserve to ride in the trailer. Trying to source a 3 wheeled dream at the moment. Stay tuned. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyfive 9,627 Posted August 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 3 months should be plenty of time to get multiple bikes ready! But yeah, even sharing the bike with a couple people could be an option. Or double up if you're into that kind of thing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shakotom 7,370 Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Nuts to butts on a FA50 for 600km @MopedNZ 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MopedNZ 9,941 Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 If enough people think I should, then I shall do it on a FA50. 600km is chump change. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kicker 18,577 Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Dang, this'll be sweet 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyfive 9,627 Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 You'll be joining us then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yowzer 33,176 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 As someone who is notoriously unprepared for any form of excursion, how does one kit out a bike for this kind of back country adventure? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tortron 61,643 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Just now, Firetruck said: As someone who is notoriously unprepared for any form of excursion, how does one kit out a bike for this kind of back country adventure? take extra fuel, there is bugger all 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vintage Grumble 24,277 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Just now, Firetruck said: As someone who is notoriously unprepared for any form of excursion, how does one kit out a bike for this kind of back country adventure? Yeh, like he said, maybe carry a little extra gas. There will be a support vehicle to carry stuff, but best to have gas on ya. And maybe a spare tube to suit your hog. Apart from that, any scooter/small bike should do the trick, its nothing more hard core than a few gravel roads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyfive 9,627 Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 ^^This Fuel can be a little far between down there, I'll probably carry 10-20L extra on the bike just in case anyone gets caught out between fuel stops/rendezvous with the ute. Luggage capacity is a thing if you had to carry all your requirements for the duration. But again, put what you'll need each night on the ute and just carry what you need for the day on your person. And yeah, as long as you're comfortable riding the thing (posture/butt/weather) and confident its reliable enough for the duration then you're golden. Few basic tools/spares and figure the rest out as you go. Depending on how confident you are on gravel some slightly more aggressive tyres could be of benefit, but you'd be just fine without. The East Cape is a pretty rough and desolate place, so it'll basically be exactly like this. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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