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in reply to: T-Shirts Would you buy one? #5977

Kokopelli wrote:

Not exactly a staggering response. Thank you for the people who have voted.
I will really need a few more who are willing to order before we can commit to this.

Cheers,
Alex

Alex - thanks for attempts to stimulate interest among us - can we have at least one logo that emphasises the dual sport / tour the world aspect of the GS - OK I know I'm biased / one eyed - Cheers Aslan 😉

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in reply to: dual sport ride to ohakune – eclectic bunch and bikes #5902

Kokopelli – this ride was Sat AM to Sun PM – event planning appeared under regional forum over on Adventure Rider.

You would have aquitted yourself well I'm sure. Check out the cross Ohakune track that appears in the ride report on ADV. You and other register riders could tie it in with the RAG Rally. (I realise the venue has moved from Ohakune)

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in reply to: Five new BMWs for 07 #5909

they sound tasty Kiwi Advenutre – so much choice and so little time! thanks for your market intelligence post 8)

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in reply to: dual sport ride to ohakune – eclectic bunch and bikes #5898

Hi Kiwi Adventure and Kokopelli – the fellow with the classic PD is a register member is a pal of mine (I’ve suggested he respond himself). Suffice to say Kokopelli and I enjoyed his company on the recent CCA – organised by the intrepid 4Skins. 😉

For the detctives among you - go to this post http://forum.bmwor.org.nz/viewtopic.php?t=73 and see if you can spot the same PD 😀

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in reply to: dual sport ride to ohakune – eclectic bunch and bikes #5895

Kokopelli wrote:

Thanks for the report, you are a brave man.

😉 thanks Kokopelli - some would say 'stupid' - looking forward to riding with you and other register members who enjoy using the dual sport aspect of the GS.

As Kiwi Adv has remarked elsewhere this is the country of the 'long gravel roads'

Can we have a Dualsport (GS) interest section on this site with links to ADV, UK GSer and others? Thoughts? 🙄

Probably off topic - but for ADV enthusiasts who own a beemer, I believe there's much to be gained by riding with folks whose tastes may be in some of the other marques - makes life interesting.

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in reply to: dual sport ride to ohakune – eclectic bunch and bikes #5893

Kiwi Adventure wrote:

It great to see. Have fun. 🙂

Be very carefull you don't suck water in through the air filter. Make sure and check you have insurance for this kind of riding.

Thanks - your advice is so true - I was fortunate not to get water in the air intake or final drive 😳

Incidentally the story continues at

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136498

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in reply to: Abandoned weatherboard buildings -Post them here- #5038

this stuff takes time – shrinking photos then copying to photobucket and the copying into a message.

The following are an old woolshed near the bungy jump south of Taihape and the house is on the left as you enter Mangaweka from the North[img]

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in reply to: Abandoned weatherboard buildings -Post them here- #5037

this old woolshed is on the left heading toward Raethi
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in reply to: Abandoned weatherboard buildings -Post them here- #5036

I did an dual sport ride this past weekend from Wellington to Ohakune via the Whanganui River Road (yes I know its a favourite of mine) – tooling around Ohakune and returning via Turakina Valley Rd – this little old house is South of Taihape – others I was riding with were bemused at my stopping to photograph old buildings
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in reply to: Day Trip to Coromandel #5880

I’ve the same dilemma – I like the TKC’s so much and who knows when they’ll find a stretch of backroad where they might be needed

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in reply to: New commers to NZ. #5574

welcome to Lower Hutt – by your photos and ealier posts I gather you’re a keen dual sport rider.

PM me and perhaps we can arrange to link up with other GS (and riders of other marques) folks who enjoy riding the 'roads less travelled'

cheers Aslan aka Stephen O 😉

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in reply to: Day Trip to Coromandel #5878

nice pics Alex – looks like you’re having fun – great scenery on the Coromandel – I see you’ve got the TKC back on the rear. regards Aslan 😉

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in reply to: Wellington BMWOR Ride 090406 gravel section to Riversdale #5869

thanks Buwcie, Kokopelli and Garry for taking the time to reply.

Alex - I'm inclinded to continue running the TKC80's all the time myself for the confidence they inspire. I managed 6k km on the last rear. I guess you'll be influenceing Gerda in the 'chook chaser' she buys?

Bwucie - the 1100S sounds nice - hope to meet you at some Register event in future.

Garry - glad travel to Hobart was good. Enjoy the next two rides you're going on. My next rides will either be in the Wairarapa (perhaps with you Ian S and David T) and /or the next Central Dist Adv ride when we receive advice of that.

cheers Aslan

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in reply to: BMWOR website sticker #5836

Hi Koko – yes i’d display a sticker like that on my bike – cheers Aslan 😉

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in reply to: Wellington adventure ride #5832

great pics Garry – cheers Aslan 🙄

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