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Forum: New Zealand 05-09-2013, 03:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 480
Posted By Mathias52
If you don't put your rego on hold and don't pay...

If you don't put your rego on hold and don't pay to register it after a year the plates become dead. I worked out for a bike over 600cc would cost approx $1000 to re-vin it. For a bike 600cc and...
Forum: New Zealand 03-05-2013, 12:59 AM
Replies: 901
Views: 134,570
Posted By Mathias52
Have a look at this website...

Have a look at this website http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/209/black-forest-road.php

It is through private land but this site gives you the contact details of the farmer etc, It also...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-16-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 17,307
Posted By Mathias52
http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrac...

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrace/Motorbike%20Adventures/_MG_3220_zpsb38b7949.jpg

Middlemarch train Station, Otago NZ
Forum: Thumpers 02-16-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 445,643
Posted By Mathias52
http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrac...

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrace/Motorbike%20Adventures/_MG_3220_zpsb38b7949.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-14-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 5,986
Views: 1,985,372
Posted By Mathias52
Thats GOLD!!!

Thats GOLD!!!
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-14-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 5,986
Views: 1,985,372
Posted By Mathias52
http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrac...

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrace/Motorbike%20Adventures/_MG_0977_zps6f867613.jpg
Forum: Day Trippin' 02-10-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 459
Posted By Mathias52
I'll have to drop the average age then. haha ...

I'll have to drop the average age then. haha
I'd be keen for any ride down this way. I really good ride is the West Branch of the Manuherikia River that goes between St Bathans and Omarama, There is...
Forum: Day Trippin' 02-10-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 459
Posted By Mathias52
Send me a message when you get down this way, Im...

Send me a message when you get down this way, Im always keen to do some riding. Yep the transalp was 2 up.

Last time I went thru the Nevis I was in a 4wd. Due to a accident at work I couldnt...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-10-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 5,050
Views: 4,416,153
Posted By Mathias52
My wife with the Kingston flyer in Kingston, New...

My wife with the Kingston flyer in Kingston, New Zealand.

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrace/Motorbike%20Adventures/_MG_2246.jpg
Forum: New Zealand 02-10-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 901
Views: 134,570
Posted By Mathias52
taken fro the Old Nevis ski hut at the Garston...

taken fro the Old Nevis ski hut at the Garston end of the Nevis road

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrace/Motorbike%20Adventures/Untitled_Panorama2_zpse79e41db.jpg
Forum: Day Trippin' 02-10-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 459
Posted By Mathias52
Agreed

Agreed
Forum: Day Trippin' 02-10-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 459
Posted By Mathias52
Nevis Valley, New Zealand

This is my first report so please bare with me.

On Sat a few of us rode through the Nevis Valley then over Duffers Saddle (NZs highest public road) into Bannockburn. Alot of different experience...
Forum: Thumpers 02-10-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 445,643
Posted By Mathias52
http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrac...

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrace/Motorbike%20Adventures/_MG_2321.jpg


http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrace/Motorbike%20Adventures/P2090019_zpsad23b8c2.jpg
Forum: New Zealand 02-07-2013, 12:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 438
Posted By Mathias52
I was thinking that but to polite to say it.

I was thinking that but to polite to say it.
Forum: New Zealand 02-04-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 438
Posted By Mathias52
I have been thru in a 4wd, was planning on going...

I have been thru in a 4wd, was planning on going thru on my bike a while ago but burnt my hands in a work accident and couldnt hold my bars properly. looking forward to going thru.
Forum: New Zealand 02-03-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 438
Posted By Mathias52
Nevis

Hey, there is 3 or 4 of us planning on going thru the Nevis this Saturday (9th Feb) starting in Garston, At this stage the plan is to meet at the Garston Pub at about 10:30am. I'll be there on a...
Forum: Ride reports 11-27-2012, 07:19 PM
Replies: 975
Views: 347,432
Posted By Mathias52
Awesome RR, Just wondering which tyres you...

Awesome RR, Just wondering which tyres you preferred?? The Heidenaus or the Metzlers??
Forum: New Zealand 11-19-2012, 11:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 524
Posted By Mathias52
message sent

message sent
Forum: New Zealand 11-11-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 524
Posted By Mathias52
I only want to go 20mm so I dont have to replace...

I only want to go 20mm so I dont have to replace my brake cable. where did u get the rox risers from??
Forum: New Zealand 11-11-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 524
Posted By Mathias52
2005 f650gs bar risers

Hey does anyone know where i can get bar risers for my 05 F650gs in NZ??
Forum: Thumpers 11-11-2012, 12:45 PM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 445,643
Posted By Mathias52
http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrac...

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrace/Motorbike%20Adventures/_MG_2321.jpg
Forum: New Zealand 11-08-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,403
Posted By Mathias52
Like Oscar I use a pair of Gaerne MX boots. They...

Like Oscar I use a pair of Gaerne MX boots. They have lots of support in the right places but arent so stiff that you cant walk in them when needed.
But like everything it is very subjective....
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 11-04-2012, 12:47 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 26,836
Posted By Mathias52
Yes it is, i was actually riding to the wharf and...

Yes it is, i was actually riding to the wharf and she was just sitting there so took photos of her instead (and the wife) I havent been on it since I was like 8 (now 32)
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 11-04-2012, 12:14 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 26,836
Posted By Mathias52
http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrac...

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrace/Motorbike%20Adventures/_MG_2246.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 10-30-2012, 01:41 AM
Replies: 638
Views: 130,914
Posted By Mathias52
My 1yr old son Lachlan and I ...

My 1yr old son Lachlan and I

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrace/Motorbike%20Adventures/IMG_1736.jpg
...
Forum: New Zealand 10-29-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 786
Posted By Mathias52
I have a Motobatt battery in mt F650GS. Never had...

I have a Motobatt battery in mt F650GS. Never had a problem. Any battery town outlet shoyuld have them or be able to get them in overnight..
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 10-27-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 972
Views: 139,923
Posted By Mathias52
http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrac...

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrace/Motorbike%20Adventures/P3170017.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 10-27-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 445,643
Posted By Mathias52
http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrac...

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrace/Motorbike%20Adventures/PA270005.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 10-16-2012, 01:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,296
Posted By Mathias52
Queenstown Wharf ...

Queenstown Wharf

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrace/Motorbike%20Adventures/P3260026.jpg


Bikes on the Earnslaw
...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 10-16-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,296
Posted By Mathias52
http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrac...

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrace/Motorbike%20Adventures/P3260026.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 08-09-2012, 03:37 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 26,499
Posted By Mathias52
Great to see ya getting it dirty. I ride with a...

Great to see ya getting it dirty. I ride with a guy who does the same thing with his. he is about to turn 70 and he thinks his 07 FZ6 is a dirtbike.
Forum: New Zealand 06-30-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,491
Posted By Mathias52
If you can fit a trip thru the Catlins (south...

If you can fit a trip thru the Catlins (south East corner of the South Island) its well worth it.
Forum: Thumpers 05-23-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 445,643
Posted By Mathias52
Yeah they have had a hammering, Not all by me...

Yeah they have had a hammering, Not all by me though.
Forum: Equipment 05-20-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,262
Posted By Mathias52
I got about 8500km (5200 miles) out of my rear...

I got about 8500km (5200 miles) out of my rear Shinko 705 that was on my bike when I brought it, not sure how far it had travelled before I brought the bike. they handled well in the wet and also off...
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,368
Posted By Mathias52
not a problem, I saw things were getting a bit...

not a problem, I saw things were getting a bit off topic and you werent really getting any answers. I Love my bike and use it as often as I can. alot of guys in New Zealand dont ride their bikes in...
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 1,633
Views: 445,643
Posted By Mathias52
My 05 F650GS ...

My 05 F650GS

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w481/mattygrace/Motorbike%20Adventures/P4130057.jpg?t=1336603291
...
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,368
Posted By Mathias52
I have a 05 f650 twin spark single. I use it to...

I have a 05 f650 twin spark single. I use it to go to work most days and find it really good around town. it has 108,000km on it and still going strong, good out on the open road even with the wife...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-16-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,503
Posted By Mathias52
If you clean the area to be fixed with a wire...

If you clean the area to be fixed with a wire brush and we (my workplace that repairs such things as fuel tanks) use spirit of salts to clean the area. if it is not clean then the solder will not...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-10-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 972
Views: 139,923
Posted By Mathias52
Nice photo

Nice photo
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 26,499
Posted By Mathias52
Tried putting these up yesterday, My mate on his...

Tried putting these up yesterday, My mate on his '07 FZ6, just clocked up 40,000km and he will take it more places than some would take their dual purpose bikes. And he is pushing 70. Who said u need...
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