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Wow sounds like you are going large on your next ride Sparky good on you, make sure you let me know when you are down in the South Island, as I have 2 weeks off for riding in early February. Happy riding mate, cheers Dean

@@deandoctordavidson I will be sure to.. Cheers Sparky.

Great adventure you've had Sparky and all that wet riding, well done. That modern wet weather gear and tires certainly make riding in the rain a little easier. Good going mate, looking forward to seeing you down my way now I'm back in Nelson. Had my first proper ride over the Takaka hill today and they have improved the surfaces. Ride safe, take care cheers Dean

Nice to meet u, man. What are you riding?

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Cheers Sparky, U coming for a ride east next weekend.

@@deandoctordavidson Yes, I got it planned. Weather dependent for this old softie. The weather outlook for this coming weekend (15th) does not look at all great, but I guess it is a good thing that they are forecasting that now because they never get it right anyway so weather probable perfect. Text or call you closer to the off date, re my turn around point. Cheers Sparky.

@@Thunder851 awesome, up to the weather gods and there's nothing we can do about that. I'm on a Tuesday ferry, so maybe get damp along the way. Cheers

Cheers man. I have alot of fun riding.

That is so awesome mate. Really enjoyed visiting Ohura. Makes my day getting a comment like that. 👍 thanks for watching cheers

Hi Steve, thanks for the feedback mate you are right, and it will have to be more closely monitored if the channel is to go mainstream, Kiwi's do swear a lot thanks for the comment, safe biking cheers

Cheers mate, sounds like you enjoy a long weekend ride as well. Yeah those old railway ghost towns are amazing, so rewarding to get off the main roads even if there is a lot of goats, sheep, cows to watch out for. But going slow is fun too. Thanks for the comment mate, enjoy your riding and hopefully meet on the road. cheers Dean

Thanks Man appreciate the comment, I think it's the fourth time I've ridden that road over the years, and it never gets old. I would like to visit the Bridge to Nowhere but not too sure how to get there, just keep thinking how tough the pioneers were.

@@deandoctordavidson absolutely

Cheers Bro, trying to make the most of it, 4 weeks to go then back to the mainland, plenty more roads up here to ride and explore, it will be done.

Hi Sis, thanks, I was worried about having to push the bike if we ran out of petrol xx

That is crazy man, on camera. How are you enjoying the CFMoto? Great big playground to ride on the peninsula, so much fun after the flat of Canterbury.

@@deandoctordavidson it's a way better bike than expected, I have sold my old Transalp 650 and DR650 as this just does everything better.

@@transalpernz I'm not surprised, they will be nibbing at heals of a lot of bike makers, so nice to have a new machine.

Hi Gav, I was surprised with how much tar seal is there now. The big HD handles the gravel good. I enjoy riding it on the sport glide got. Shortest days vid got me and a mate up a farm track on the Harleys. Can't stop because the tar runs out. It's an awesome piece of NZ. I just couldn't believe how good the weather was. Thanks for the comment mate. Cheers Dean

Hello Dean, I'm enjoying your video of BP. Just wondering what tyres you're using and do you recommend them. I have a V Strom and want to change to a more capable tyre for shingle roads. Cheers Ivan

@@24reprise Gidday Ivan thanks for reaching out, pleased to hear you're enjoying the video. Tyres, I tried the continental TK but they were pretty soft so didn't last very well, I decided to give the Shinko's a go and got some 70% gravel and 30 road to do the Molesworth and Rainbow tracks, give a lot of confidence and up to now have been fine, just have to respect the wet tar seal and they are not speed rated which is good to remember when touring. I'm not sure if I go back to these or not so would be good to know what you are liking the look of, there is a lot of choice in the market. Cheers Dean

​@@deandoctordavidsonHello Dean, I have chosen Motoz Tractionator GPS tyres for my V-Strom and collected my bike today with the new tyres. I'll run them in over the next few days and then try a shingle road or two. Cheers Ivan

@@24reprise Just looked them u, they look good alot of tech, should go really well.

Many thanks Sparky for your kind words and very pleased you enjoyed the video. I think they are finally tightening up and getting easier to watch, still asking Santa for that drone for Christmas, that would have been another perspective. Cheers Mate, I hope you're getting out as much as possible.

@@deandoctordavidson I been living like a bear. Hibernating. Old bones and cold weather do not make for good riding partners. Back into it today.

@@Thunder851 Hey Sparky how about getting out for a ride in the next couple of weeks?

@@deandoctordavidson I like your thinking there Dean, I haven't been pushing catching up for a ride, as I am very mindful of the range difference between the tourer and sport bikes that places a restriction on your ride options. But I am keen. Labour weekend is a no go for me, Grandad duties, but you probably already planning for a big roadie. Will send you a text later. Your SI adventure has been great to follow.

@@Thunder851 how's the 15th November looking, we are heading southwest for a ride, I'll fill you in on the details if you're keen.

Thank you so much, making a mess of it but trying. Working on part 2. XX

@@deandoctordavidson and trying is the start of how to go on xx

Gidday Brittnay, thanks for the question, I'm using the GoPro flex jaws clap system there on the GoPro stands in Noel Lemming about $80.00, very versatile as you can move them around with the very strong clamp. Pleased to hear you enjoyed the video I'm working on part 2 tonight. Are you going to subscribe?

Thanks, mate. Sounds awesome I would like to see that. Respect for riders of those older bikes, these days modern brakes, tires, suspension even lights we have it pretty good. Ha fuel injection no choke. But best the electric start button is my favorite thing. Thanks for reaching out. Cheers, Dean

Thanks, Ben, for your story, nice to know there's others out there that have enjoyed the Peninsular as well. It sounds like a long history. A lot of the roads are now 50 - 80 kM speed limit. I could have spent a week and there would have been more to see. More tar seal than I remembered when I used to ride it on an old XL500 new 30 year ago now. Thanks for watching and commenting, your new bike sounds great. Cheers Dean

Brother, thank you for your comment, made my day, cheers

Yes mate thanks. Good road out to Kawhia. Big ride coming up to Taranaki and rock on summer epic 2 weeks riding in the South Island. That'd living the dream.

Hey Brother the sport Glide will not disappoint after 40 thousand km I'm still grinning like an idiot on every ride. See you on the road up north cheers Dean

Gidday mate thanks for the comment, plenty of snap rattle and roll out of the box, great motor 117, can't wait to try out the ST It could be the replacement to the Sport Glide. Cheers Dean

Yes, especially for you, good memories. The old church is getting a makeover. Such a nice part of Aotearoa.

For sure, mate. Just makes me slow down and appreciate the moment. There's plenty to look at and enjoy. I just got to keep dodging those pot holes. Thanks for joining my ride. See you on the road.

Cheers mate. You're right there's a lot of country to see, the north is a big place full of crappy roads but well worth a ride around the coast, bush and scenery locals are friendly all make up for it. Thanks for joining my rides. Enjoy

Yes you are right. He's just finished riding the Gibb Road top of Western Australia. They have different wheel and Tyre combo for the knobblies needed. Thanks for the comment 👍

Gidday Fred, yes thanks for the comment. long hard days on the road, it's a bit crazy but also great fun. I took a look at your new bike, mate that's a weapon bloody awesome looking machine. I can understand why you are fizzing at the bung, four more weeks you will be counting down the days. ride safe, see you out there, cheers.

Tons of fun. A good adventure thanks mate catch up soon 👍

Thanks for the feedback mate 👍 pleased you enjoyed the video

Thanks Roy very pleased you enjoyed it

Just got back from Kaitaia last night and must have hit every bump in the cut-up northland Roads. Great adventure nearly ran out of gas and ended up in the rain and dark. I'll be in touch about a ride cheers

Yep, just under 50 million. Thats called a shit ton on the metric scale.

Not sure what you're getting at there mate?

Thanks Sis, was an interesting time but bloody good to be home xx

Hey Squid, thanks so much for your comments reaching out. Cheers. I knew the Harley culture was there as it's an international connection. I just had to find it. Albacete is not on the usual tourist trail because of that all the people seemed friendier. I could have spent a week or two and would have loved to done some riding. Wasn't to be. Cheers stayed tuned in mate.

Thanks, Andreas. I'm flying back to the South Pacific New Zealand now. The first thing is a long ride on my bike. Thanks for taking the time with me. I know how busy you were that phone didn't stop ringing. Cheers Dean

Brother, like I said in the intro, I could have grabbed a broom done the shit jobs worked on my Spanish and chilled there for a while, no freaking worries. But on the big bird now coming home 40 days on the road and can't wait to ride.

Hi Sparky. Not at all. Madrid 30 today and very nice.

Yes mate, just not doing any riding. missing the south Pacific

I reakon. Doesn't matter what u ride just ride.

Haters will be haters.

Mate, I totally agree with you, I would be riding a Nifty 50 and have done, was my girlfriends at the time, what I'm saying on two wheels of any kind is better than not riding.

@@stuwhyte479 yep Stu unfortunately

Yes I agree. Great weather and machines. Love the exhausts on the baggers.

Thanks for the comment, mate I agree with what you say. I just need to get a better mic for the engine noise, cheers Dean