1000kms in 24 hours By kiwiscoot (Read 1,618 times)

[kiwiscoot]

We have a 1000kms in 24 hours challenge ride here. I did 300km with a friend who rode it last weekend. Well that got me thinking, the scoot just had it's 24000 km service and why not do my own 1000km run this Friday.
Now I wondered if anybody has any tips. We don't have high temperatures, average speed will be about 80km/h even going at 100km true speed because of our twisty roads, stops and because the roads tend to go thru every little town. Hydration should not be a problem as I envisage stops every 120kms with the second stop for fuel and our temperatures are only about 15-20degC at the moment. We have long hours sunshine, so I will leave at 6 am and think I should be back at 6 pm with still 2.5 hours of sunlight left.
Tools:
1.) open ended spanner set
2.) sparkplug spanner
3.) screwdrivers
4.) small socket set
5.) 17mm socket for variator nut + torque wrench + variator tool
6.) puncture repair + inflation kit

Spares:
1.) sparkplug
2.) belt
3.) 5 liter extra fuel

Medicine:
1.) asthma inhaler
2.) eye drops
3.) lip balm
4.) Voltaren pain relief muscle relaxant

That's all I can think of at the moment.
what else do you think?
kiwiscoot

[kiwiscoot]

Click here for my route
Basically from the east coast, via two passes (Porters

& Arthurs Passes

900m/3000ft) through the Otira Gorge

to the west coast, then through the spectacular Buller Gorge (one of the best rides) up the coast

to the northern coast and then back to the east coast.
Forecast is mostly fine, but the weather is normally totally different on each side of the island. Temperatures will be from about 10 degC to 25 degC and there will be some wind on both coast runs.
The planning continues.....

[ccprof]

WOW Kiwi. That's ambitious. Good luck and be safe! As always, I think your country is absolutely beautiful. I can't wait for more pix.

[madcollie]

"what else do you think?"

A cellphone just in case and PLEASE don't forget the camera. Beautiful just isn't enough to descibe it.

Safe ride, M/C

[jhbietz]

I did a four hour 180 mile run on my tank 150 touring this summer. A relatively short trip compared to yours. The biggest thing I learned....my stock seat SUCKS! After the first 2 hours I my but was already sour and by the time I got home I could barely walk.

[kz1000st]

Years ago a friend and I went from Long Island, NY around Lake Superior and back in a week (8 days actually). Along the way we clicked off several five hundred mile plus days and two six hundred mile days. One, I remember, was 635. You know what hurt the worst? My throttle wrist. I had four slide needle carburetors and the springs were fairly stiff. My friend described them as "screen door springs".

[kiwiscoot]

Nov 10, 2010 17:21:26 GMT -6 kz1000st said:

Years ago a friend and I went from Long Island, NY around Lake Superior and back in a week (8 days actually). Along the way we clicked off several five hundred mile plus days and two six hundred mile days. One, I remember, was 635. You know what hurt the worst? My throttle wrist. I had four slide needle carburetors and the springs were fairly stiff. My friend described them as "screen door springs".

I have a Throttle Rocker to help with this. Well all is ready, now just for a good night's sleep........

[Alleyoop]

That is a beautiful ride, Good luck and ride safe.
Alleyoop

[kiwiscoot]

Well I'm back. Click the image to view the slideshow

1040km in 15 hours total. 4 seasons in the day, rain wind hot & cold - thats Kiwi weather for ya. ;D My bottom feels fine - the Citycom's seat is very comfortable.
some videos will follow after a good nights sleep.

satisfied kiwiscoot

[kiwiscoot]

Well here's a link to the first of several videos. This is of the first pass to cross.

Southern Alps Porters Pass NZ

[scooterchick]

Wow, the photos look great. WTG. Did you see the article in Scoot! magazine about the other guy who did 1000 miles in 24 hours?

[wolfhound]

A beautiful country. You always provide us with exellent travel pictures. New Zealand is one
country I would love to visit and just spend some time touring. Thanks for sharing.

[kiwiscoot]

a 1000 miles in 24 hours is the next challenge, but here on the South Island it is a bit of a mission with our twisty roads. My guess is 21 - 23 hours total travel time.
Why do it??- it's a way of seeing 1001 beautiful places in one day. ;D

[kiwiscoot]

Some more videos






A few more will follow and......

I did a 1460kms/900 miles in 19 hours on Saturday. A fantastic ride with a 1001 beautiful places on the way. Videos will follow of that too, but that's another story.
ride safe....
Kiwiscoot