[Campbell Thomson]

in reply to: Opotiki #11659

what you say Steve bet it was interesting

[Campbell Thomson]

in reply to: work wanted – skilled painter #11797

reckon he would be cost effective and get enough Green paint on a tractor for me to hire him, need new painter in my paint shop, old one sniffed too many fumes

[Campbell Thomson]

in reply to: Lube Oil recommendations #11627

I have for the last nearly 20 years used Motul Gearbox in my BMW crash boxes seems to be the best , tired all sorts of things including GL and 10% Wynns

[Campbell Thomson]

in reply to: Oh No – NZ’s top BMW rider got a helicopter ride #11689

Steve “your such a bitch”

[Campbell Thomson]

in reply to: Oh No – NZ’s top BMW rider got a helicopter ride #11688

Whose KA?

[Campbell Thomson]

in reply to: Lube Oil recommendations #11622

Boy we could start a whole new debate on the old “oil” evergreen, i have lots of varing confusing info on the subject, but you are right Alex an engine does'nt go umm thats not Shell or Castrol just so long as its the correct grade.

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in reply to: South Island RAG Rally #10408

2008 South Island RAG RallyThis will be held over Christchurch Show weekend the 14th to 16th November 2008 at Collingwood in Golden Bay, North West of Nelson.  We will gather from 6 pm on Friday night for a drink and dinner at the Collingwood Tavern and again on Saturday evening at the Courthouse Café, Collingwood or down the road at the Mussel Inn. There will be two “guided” rides on Saturday.  One for the Roadies and another for the Gravel Surfers.The Roadies will explore the “Bay” from west to east taking in the local café culture from Farewell Spit-Puponga Farmpark cafe in the west with its great view of the spit, Bencarri animal farm with all manner of animals and tame eels, The Naked Possum Café speaks for itself, Mussel Inn for the old Hippies and out to the Abel Tasman Memorial 12km East of Takaka.Gravel Surfers will ride down the West Coast through Westhaven Inlet to the Anatori River; lots of interesting things to look at such as the old town site of Paturau and a stop at the Mangarakau café.  The route will be o.k. for pillions.There is a lot in Collingwood if you want to chill out; beach walks, the Rosy Glow Chocolate factory on Beach Road Collingwood, maybe if the tide is right a 4x4 bus trip up to Farewell Spit The Rally Fee is $28.50 per person which gets you a cooked BBQ Breakfast on the Saturday & Sunday mornings at the Rally Base at the “Beachcomber Motel” plus a commemorative tee shirt which can be worn with pride honouring the occasion. Forward payment and shirt size to Warren Taylor on the form below.  Please watch the event calendar in the news letter for your area details re travelling to Collingwood as a group.  If you have any questions please phone either Warren Taylor (03) 313-0929 or Ross Williams (03) 578-6136.There is a wide variety of accommodation available from the Motor Camp, cottage rental, lots of B&Bs and a couple of motels, accommodation is self book so book your accommodation now. RSVP: October 27th 2008(Cut here)

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South Island Rag Rally Collingwood 2008 Registration FormFirst Name Surname Tee Shirt size _____________ ________________ __________ plus 2 breakfasts    $28.50_____________ ________________ __________ plus 2 breakfasts    $28.50Road Ride / Gravel Surfer (cross out not applicable) Total $ ____________Post cheques made out to Warren Taylor, 14 Wallace Place, Rangiora 7400.  If you wish to pay via internet banking phone Warren or Lex for bank details on 03 313-0929 or email warren.taylor@primebc.co.nz Accommodation optionsRally base is at:Collingwood Beachcomber Motel:  Tasman Street, Collingwood Phone: 3 studio units with tea/coffee making facilities; 6 family units with full cooking facilities. PH 03 524 8499 Free Phone: 0800 270 520 Mobile: 027 435 4755 Fax: 03 524 8599.Collingwood Motor Camp William Street, Collingwood. 0-3-524 8149.  20 tent sites/ 30 campervan sites, 11 cabins, 3 self-contained units.  Email: langmuir.clan@xtra.co.nz Bluebird & Seabird Cottages:  Beach Rd, Collingwood. 100-year-old old character 2-bedroom villa (sleeps 4-6) Ph 03 524 8648, email: t.gillooly@netaccess.co.nzSkara Brae Garden Motels & Bed & Breakfast  Elizabeth St, Collingwood  1 Bedroom Self Contained, Queen Room(s) with Ensuite. Ph 0800 752 722 email: skarabrae@xtra.co.nz Lewis House Historical B&B Beach Rd, Collingwood. 4 king or queen rooms, including larger garden suite. (Twins upon request. Ph: 027 390 2202.  email: lewishouse@paradise.net.nz  PIONEER MOTELS: Tasman St, Collingwood, Golden Bay, New Zealand.  Reservations 0800 180 109.There is a lot of accommodation in “The Bay” including Holiday homes in Collingwood to rent just visit this web site below http://www.holidayhomes.co.nz/for-rent/new-zealand/south-island/nelson-golden-bay/collingwood   

[Campbell Thomson]

in reply to: GS Sidechair of Off Road Adventures #9152

Um Steve is that it um,  Huh

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in reply to: GS Sidechair of Off Road Adventures #9142

Yeah he does the chinese ones too, have dropped in and spoken to him some years ago, I have general design in mind but need the spec's so that it steers and goes down the road as it should, need to find the knuckle joints and fitting bits the frame etc I can build in our Engineering shop, duro torque or shocks?, round tube or square section? standard forks or leading link? what size wheel on the chair and bike?  so many question and so few answers. 😛

I quite like the Ural hacks. Some have two wheel drive. I think there is a guy in Katikati who imports them.

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in reply to: GS Sidechair of Off Road Adventures #9140

Yes there are some good basic design similar to what I was thinking there 😀

or this[img width=480 height=339]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/lupus-pict/PD/BMW-PD-rechts-SW.JPG[/img]It's got chain drive by  the way[img width=480 height=411]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/lupus-pict/PD/BMW-PD-antrieb-links.JPG[/img]another one[img width=480 height=324]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/Wonki-pict/wasp-bmw/wasp-vorn-rechts-2.JPG[/img]more[img width=480 height=417]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/RDDG-pict/seite1/EB-BMW-RDDG-vorn2.JPG[/img][img width=480 height=360]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/RDDG-pict/seite1/EB-BMW-RDDG-rechts.JPG[/img][img width=480 height=356]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/wei-EGT-2002/EB-AB-vorn-rechts1c.JPG[/img][img width=480 height=345]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/wei-EGT-2002/EB-AB-SW-innnen1c.JPG[/img][img width=480 height=402]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/m_ku/BMWR100-rueck2.JPG[/img][img width=480 height=292]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/FrBr-pict/HU-BMW-FrBr-rechts.JPG[/img][img width=480 height=320]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/wei-pict/HU-wasp-bmw-rechts1.JPG[/img][img width=480 height=255]http://www.endurogespanne.de/DB/Wonki-pict/roemer-BMWR80GSrechts.JPG[/img]There has got to be one you like 🙂

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in reply to: 2008 Rally – a bit of an adventure #8943

Gary why have I got a smile on my face and it was there all day , what a great days riding, no worries, we must do it again soon. Cheers Ross 😀

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in reply to: The Molesworth/Rainbow ride, Sat 29/Dec – Nelson #8573

Acheron Road through historic Molesworth Station in the southern Marlborough high country will open to the public next week.But Department of Conservation (DOC) south Marlborough area manager Dave Hayes said today how long the road remained open depended on whether the fire risk became high.ADVERTISEMENTMolesworth is a recreation reserve managed by DOC. Travelling the road is free, but fees are charged for overnight stays in camping areas.DOC usually opens the stunningly scenic high country road from December to April, but it can close without warning due to weather conditions and people are advised to check before making a trip.The 59km trip between Hanmer Springs and Blenheim takes about six hours on the narrow unsealed road and motorists are urged to take extreme care to avoid starting fires.DOC hadn't intended opening the road this year because of a high fire risk in the area, but Mr Hayes said long range weather forecasts now indicated it could be opened at least until the middle of next month."But we can't be certain what the weather will do and how it will affect the fire risk," he said today. "If the fire risk gets high again, we may have to close the road."The road will open on December 28.

[Campbell Thomson]

in reply to: The Molesworth/Rainbow ride, Sat 29/Dec – Nelson #8571

Yes should still be open Alex

[Campbell Thomson]

in reply to: The Molesworth/Rainbow ride, Sat 29/Dec – Nelson #8569

Fire danger means the road through Molesworth Station will not open as scheduled at the end of the month.The Department of Conservation, which administers the station, has decided the Acheron Rd will not open to the public on December 28 due to high fire risk in the area.The road will remain closed until further notice.The department shall continue to monitor the fire risk in coming weeks to determine if the road can be opened later, up until April 1, 2008, when the open period for the road ends.While some areas in Marlborough received up to 15mm of rain, the station did not receive any. It is the second time in the last six years the road has not opened.The department's South Marlborough area manager, Dave Hayes, said it was unlikely enough rain would fall to enable the road to be opened as planned."It would take substantial rainfall over some time to ease the fire danger to a level where the Acheron Rd could be opened and with current weather patterns that is not looking likely," he said.

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in reply to: Ride to Westport and a BBQ lunch – BMWOR Nelson, Sunday 16 Dec 2007 #8734

Would like to join you for this from Blenheim best to meet at Murch or Kawatiri and what time?

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