Popular Post RUNAMUCK Posted September 4, 2021 Popular Post Posted September 4, 2021 Edit** with the Molesworth and Rainbow roads closed this summer we have devised a new route. please see the thread below Brace yourself for the Molesworth Moped Melee 2022! Based on last years higly sucessful event, the next one will be held on the 4th, 5th, and 6th of March 2022. A breif overveiw is that this is a ride for dedicated pests, riding small motor Bikes. Friday 4th March, we're setting off from the beautiful alpine resort town of Hanmer springs. And traveling the Molesworth road, taking Taylor's pass, through to Blenheim for the night. This is around 200kms. (Mostly unsealed) https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1G4yXjXAnRQ8CSi-WwTN4hghbMgk89sek&usp=sharing There will be a BBQ lunch when we stop at the historic Cobb Cottage. Food and some drinks provided. Day 2, Blenheim to Nelson. With a detour up the north bank of the Wairau river, and up mount Patriach Then back through to Nelson via the Maungatapu track/past the Maitai dam. https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1rk2QIYvV-II3QYy6cvcHh-ygYrv_g9uq&usp=sharing This is by far the most grueling day of the three. (Participants will have the option of skipping out the final ascent to the very top of Patriach, and can opt to take the road from peloris to Nelson instead of the Maugatapu track) Once again there will be a BBQ lunch and some drinks supplied. Day 3, Nelson back to Hanmer, via St Arnaud, and the Rainbow road (toll road). https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1PTxU0yCmEI9Ogb2r58O_4cDfhcx-w5MM&usp=sharing Again we'll have a BBQ lunch, (Probaby at lake tennyson) We have some people offering to drive backup vehicles with trailers. To carry the BBQ, and carry any broken down Bikes/People. These backup vehicless can carry a small bag per rider, but its asked that riders try to be as self sufficient as possible. The support vehicles will carry a 20ltr of communal fuel (bought with the entry fee) but please dont rely on this. Any fuel containers which are placed in a support vehicle must be 100% fuel tight, or else they're going to be left behind. (Imagine going to change your socks at the end of a days riding, and your bag has a gas leaked on it) Bikes, The idea is to complate this ride on a Small bike. We probably wont turn away people on larger machines. (Last year there was a 250, and a 400 that came) But it's not in the spirit of the ride. Likewise, your machine needs to be able to hold wide open throttle for extended periods too. This isnt the ride for unproven or unrelieable bikes. Also you want to have a decent top speed. A stock nifty50/FA50 is going to have a bad time. Entry Fee this year is $40. this covers the BBQ lunch each day, and a few drinks. we're also paying for the Toll road fee on the rainbow road for the back up vehicles. (Any left over funds at the end will be offered to the back up drivers for fuel/spent on cheap beer. Participants will also need to bring $20 cash to pay the toll on the rainbow road on day three too. Accomadation will be a fend for yourself type arrangement. It's heaps better if the bulk of the people stay at the same place. But we can hammer that out nearer the time. Last year we arranged off street parking for any vehicles/trailers which needed to be left in Hanmer while we were on this ride. I expect this will be the same this year too. the thread for last years ride can be found here, 8 3
JustHarry Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 I'll definitely run the cruiser around behind the pack again. Bacon and sasuages on the trusty Kent bbq for the win 1 4
JustHarry Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 I'll add to the stretch of main rd before the pelorus bridge is pretty punishinh if you cant maintain 80k + And day 3 has a good tarmac stretch from nelson to st Arnaud so top speed helps here. 3
Chris.QCR Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 Im in once again and will confirm Aaron & Mark when I see them next as well as they both enjoyed this alot. Aaron also has a new CT125 which he has modified alot. Me & Mark will be on our Green CTs. I might throw a new engine at mine between now and then. 4
Willdat? Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 16 minutes ago, JustHarry said: I'll add to the stretch of main rd before the pelorus bridge is pretty punishinh if you cant maintain 80k + And day 3 has a good tarmac stretch from nelson to st Arnaud so top speed helps here. Yeah I'd love to see a twist and go at this event, but it probably needs to be capable of an 80km/h cruising speed. Last year the slowest bikes appeared to be new Honda Monkey 125s (they were fine, but pretty consistent). I want something for this event, last year I rode/cheated on a WR250R. If someone has anything interesting, road legal, <200cc and is interested in a running/reg on hold 1983 Honda FT500, hit me up. 1
Willdat? Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 16 minutes ago, tortron said: Here's one in action The Maungatapu is a little gnarlier than that, but it still looks a lot more comfy than @Chunky_ts ride! 2
Whoopeecock Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 I’ve been torn between upgrading the Monkey’s suspension, which was the worst part of it, or getting another bike. I want to put a 125 eleccy start in my CT90, but I bought another Monkey so other projects have got in the way. But last weekend a 1976 XL250 popped up, and I had to have it. I VMX slightly older XL’s, and this one is so mint I had to have it. I know it’s definitely it the mid sized bike realm, but it’s not massive, it is old, and I hope you’ll let me in again. Just got to find a rack for it. 4
Whoopeecock Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 25 minutes ago, tortron said: i bet a jialing rack would fit Yeah, was thinking an old ag bike rack of some description.
kicker Posted September 4, 2021 Posted September 4, 2021 Monkey upgrade? https://silodrome.com/honda-z50j-monkey-baja-africa/ 5 1 2
Carsnz123 Posted September 7, 2021 Posted September 7, 2021 On 04/09/2021 at 19:53, JustHarry said: I'll definitely run the cruiser around behind the pack again. Bacon and sasuages on the trusty Kent bbq for the win Might pay to repair the trailers spring before hand. 2
Popular Post ThePog Posted September 7, 2021 Popular Post Posted September 7, 2021 I am formally offering myself and the Dynafari as support crew. 6 4
anglia4 Posted September 7, 2021 Posted September 7, 2021 14 hours ago, ThePog said: I am formally offering myself and the Dynafari as support crew. I hope you are going to do the Maungatapu leg as well 2
RUNAMUCK Posted September 8, 2021 Author Posted September 8, 2021 8 hours ago, anglia4 said: I hope you are going to do the Maungatapu leg as well Are we going to see you, @Duke Blackwood and the pole smoker too?
Tumeke Posted September 10, 2021 Posted September 10, 2021 Auckland crew will go to the pub as soon as we are allowed and organise to come down again - this time to the actual event, rather than being locked down and having to do our own.... 3 2 1
RUNAMUCK Posted September 10, 2021 Author Posted September 10, 2021 The only way last year could have been better was if you guys had been there. 2
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