Hey there Paul, guessing that was you on a Beta? Haha yeah easy to get side tracked at these rides. Was a bloody good day hope you had a good ride bit slick an slippery in places. Yeah if ya see me pop over for a chat. It's hard to stay away from dirt bikes I've tried. Cheers Richard

Hey there Mark, bugger and it was reasonably steep there so a bit of a long fall when your going over the bars, sounds like your body took a good beating, ribs will take awhile to come right. I bet your avoiding laughing, coughing and sneezing. Yes it was a slippery day, I'd say there would've been quite a few riders hitting the ground. The first ride I did here I hit a rock on the side of the track landed on the bars with my ribs, they hurt for a good couple of months. Also if your helmet has hit the ground hard it really needs to be replaced as the polystyrene foam inner shell will have compressed and wont be as good at absorbing an impact the next time it hits anything in that area. Good luck and take it easy give your body time to heal.

Hey there Peter, when I went through on my first lap it was pretty slick only got three quarters of the way up and started spinning the rear had to roll back a couple of times to get going again, a lot easier on that pass. Awesome day in the forest.

@@RichardStreeterYZ450FX That makes me feel better, I think attempt 5 got me up there.

@@stevehenley8409 Hey there Steve, yeah it sure was an awesome day. Greenville and his helpers did a great job with enduros 40 odd minutes of them.

@@RichardStreeterYZ450FX yep was a big lap with enduros ..got 3 laps in ..

Hey there Peter yes it sure was a great ride, yeah it was pretty slick and slippery in places. That last enduro kept on going for a long way, 42 minutes of enduro options.

Hey there yeah go to adventure trail rides scroll down a wee way and there's a list but also keep an eye on his page as he's also adding rides. Also check this page as there's a few different rides. www.myrides.co.nz/events

@@RichardStreeterYZ450FX thanks for that i found it ,i didn't see any on my rides

@@rolphbluesky8537 Hey there no worries, yeah Grenville doesn't advertise his rides on Myrides anymore, just wanted to make you aware there's a couple of rides in November 9th Omihi and 30th Kaikoura. Cheers Richard

Hey there Josh was nice to meet you too, I've been watching your vidz on your channel and really like the way you upload the track overlay on to the maps, your mates with Eastside Yamaha and your riding a Beta 200, I was watching your Culverden uploads just after you posted them. Are you fellas based in the Tasman region, yeah hopefully I'll be at Scargill on the 23rd, my starter motor needs new brushes there's none in NZ for it so got a auto electrician modifying some to fit. Cheers Richard

@@RichardStreeterYZ450FX yeah we are based in Blenheim and don't mind an early start to ride some great new trails. Not many rides up here but Nelson has a few close enough. Hope the parts get sorted quick.

Hey there yes it is a good way to stay fit.

Hey there I'm glad you appreciate the uploads. There's some good riding around Nelson and you guys can ride in the forests up there, although I think you need to purchase a permit. There's a crew that comes down from the Nelson area to most of Grenvilles rides sometimes there's 2 of them other times there can be 7 or 8. Maybe you could hook up with them and share the cost of traveling down. You could possibly contact April Mainland she's awesome via her Facebook page and ask her about getting in contact with Al Rooney who's always coming down for these rides, hell of a nice guy. Cheers Richard

Hey there Otto, yeah was a bit tough. Worn out needs new brushes, priced up a new starter $1000 NZ none in NZ no brushes here either they $30 so local auto electrician going to make some fit. I put a new battery in during COVID times a high CCA one to help with starting while in gear that was $600 NZ. Cheers Richard

@@RichardStreeterYZ450FX Thanks Richard, appreciate the insight, I always think about the omission of a kickstart😝. I will look to change the battery every couple of yrs. You chaps at least have resourceful clever technicians at hand and access to those great batteries. Part of the bonus of having that 125x, I will still be able to ride. 😉

I did notice over the last 6 or so rides when starting the bike cold that it sounded different and was a bit of a struggle but it fired up and was okay starting when hot, just didn't connect the dots, will know for the next time that happens. Yeah having a back up kicker would have great. Cheers Richard

Hey there Otto it sure was a fanatic day. Haha yeah makes ya ace hole pucker up.

Hey there Barry yes it sure was dusty in some places, it was a beautiful winters day for riding. Cheers Richard

Hey there Peter well that's not good sucks when that happens. You missed a good ride on new farms was a fantastic day weather was awesome, hopefully we get to ride here next year and you can make it. Cheers Richard

@@RichardStreeterYZ450FX Definitely not missing the net one (Hawarden forest I think). I'm still sore after last weekends MX fun day, and the way everything was going, maybe i actually got lucky and missed a helo ride lol

Hey there Chris yeah it sure was challenging, hard to tell in the vid but when I'm looking at the hill side there's lots of bikes on their sides, people sliding and rolling down. Bit gutted my starter failed so opted not to go into second enduro incase it was as tough as the first. Cheers Richard

Hey there Steve yeah that one hurt still limping around, haha yeah will need to get a new front tyre soon.

Hey there think I was driving out at 13:30, had Korn blind blasting on the stereo.

@@RichardStreeterYZ450FX I mean, in the video where you left the carpark and started your run, I imagine you passed me out there as I'm slow but was trying to see if I could spot me and my mate.

@@dkrcrewmember Haha didn't read your message properly, this was my second lap, so it was around 11:00 when I headed off. Cheers Richard

Hey there Mervin how are you and your family all good I hope. Haha yeah bit sore after the crash had a bit of a limp today. Cheers Richard

Hey there Otto yes it sure is especially on a beautiful day, you been out riding.

Hey there Mark yeah it sure was in some places, had a bit of a good limp going on after that crash. Did ya have a good ride.

Haha cold clutch finger if you don't already have them try a pair of 100 per cent gloves they're a bit thicker than the standard gloves. Yeah it's good to see a larger turn out, Grenvilles bank account must've taken a big hit this year. Cheers Richard

Hey there yes it sure was an awesome day, there were a couple of riders who commented about that section and how they enjoyed it. I take it you had a good ride, was bloody slippery in some sections I went down hard on my 3rd lap after grabbing to much front brake, caught the handle bar on my left thigh as I went over them, that slowed me up. Cheers Richard

Hey there, you in the red truck. Yes it was an awesome day for a ride, the track was pretty slippery in some sections. You had a good ride. Cheers Richard

Hey there back brake thought it was the pads I was using, but I think it was the disc being worn out, changed it and I don't have the squeaky brakes anymore.

Hey there Otto that's awesome that you have land to ride and can get out for a ride that often, yes we do have some great terrain to ride. I've had a few different bikes and I love this 450fx, it has done 250hrs had a new cam chain piston and rings done at 200hrs, shop said it looked mint inside. I do the oil and filter every 10hrs, clean air filter after each ride also regrease the swingarm and linkage every 30 odd hrs. Cheers Richard

Appreciate the tips Richard. Living in the bush here I decided to go back to Yam after quite a few yrs of KTM. Pretty rock solid reliability. My first Yam was an IT175 which I loved. After school I did heaps of Mx and had a total of 5 Yz125s. Had the first Yz400 also. Never an issue with reliability. About to get another 125 (x) for my daughter a just hope and pray she gets to love dirt bikes as much as me 🤞🏻

@@nicolasayer1908 I had a few years riding KTM, back in 98 I was riding a new 97 KTM 400 when a motorcycle mechanic at local Yamaha shop told me the all new YZ400 was touring NZ for test rides, he gave me directions to the farm. Got to ride it what a machine all previous bikes XR500, 600 KTM620 and 400 were slugs in the way they delivered power, so I sold the KTM and brought a YZ400 then a 426 in 2000. That's awesome and I hope your daughter also loves dirt bikes as much as you.

Thanks Richard, Yes I forgot I also had a 426 which I know is still running to this day with no overhaul. Also my Dad had the XR600 and 400 so we are twins from different continents. Let's stay in touch.

@@nicolasayer1908 Hey there Otto wow a 426 still running with no overhaul that's impressive. Haha twins from different continents yeah. I upload a ride once or twice a month but this year we have had 7 rides cancelled due to dry conditions. Incase you didn't know these are mainly organized trail rides usually a fundraiser for local schools or clubs, tracks can be from 30 to 60km around but 40 odd km is the norm, Grenville the organizer also includes 2 to 4 enduro options for the more skilled riders and there are short cut family loops as well. I've also done a few 3 to 6 hr cross country events over the years, usually top 10 placing with the odd 2nd and 3rd, getting on the years now 58 in October so I've slowed up a bit not taking risks like I used to, still hit the ground every now and then. Cheers Richard

Hey there Peter yes it was a great ride.

Hey there Mark yes it was a fantastic day for a ride and a great track, awesome 3 laps good on ya.

Hey there Richard it was a fantastic Autumn day for a ride. Cool looks like 4 of yas catching your breath taking in the views. Did yas have a good ride. Cheers Richard

@@RichardStreeterYZ450FX Group of 7. Cool day out. So pleased th weather came good for Grenville after a few false starts.

@@richardmilsom3350 Awesome 7 of yas cool bet there was a bit smack an shit talk going on. Yeah it must be hard on Grenvilles bank account with so many rides being cancelled, there really needs to be big turn outs for these up an coming rides to help him out.

Damn where was that I missed it.

Hey Mark it was an awesome Autumn day for riding, yeah this is the worst year for cancellations that I've seen. Fun trying to see the track, rocks and ruts through the dust then a an Ahole pass's an kicks up more dust. Yeah that corner catches a lot of riders off guard, Peter Lochead hit a rock in the grass bounced off it hit another rock went over the handlebars, he had to get a few stitches to close a flap of skin and fat layer on his hand. Cheers Richard

Hey there yes it was an awesome autumn day for riding, cool that's great you could show your family where you were riding.

Hey there Peter all good keeps me on my toes wondering where riders are going to go. How was your day riding at Grasmere , I noticed that big wet bog holes in past years were dried up hard dirt this year. Cheers Richard

@@RichardStreeterYZ450FX FIrst time i've ridden this one. Last ride was Murry Downs last year - full engine rebuild.... Other than a crash that resulted in 4 stiches (that corner at 19:54), really enjoyed getting out & riding again. Been far too long

Okay bike must running good now, that's a wee while for being off the bike. Yeah I think that corner catches a few riders out from the marks I seen on the outside of the corner. Will the stitches keep you off the bike this weekends ride. Cheers Richard

@@RichardStreeterYZ450FX yep, fitness suffering unfortunately, but bikes great. I hit that good sized stone you can see just in the grass, was sure it was going to take me out, but suspension sucked it up and i ended up jumping off it, which sent me into the bolder you can see the top of further down. Hit that, went over the bars and opened a good flap of skin & fat layer on my hand. I didnt look, but my wife tells my the doc opened it up and checked my tendons were all good, so that said, may have to sit out this weekend.

Damn that kinda sucks, oh well at least you can show this vid to your wife and show her exactly where it happened and walk her through your crash step by step.

Hey there not cheating if ya make it through without getting stuck or falling off. How was your day riding at Grasmere weather was awesome wasn't it. Cheers Richard

I tired to lol

@@user-ow3eo8fk7b haha yeah that river crossing catches a few riders off guard, how was your day riding at Grasmere.

I took the same line, going straight looked far too deep.

@@markmorrell7211 I went straight ahead on my first lap, yes it was deepish.

Hey there Mark, it was definitely a good day for a ride and a fairly easy fast track. Ohh that sucks at least it happened at the start of your lap and not half way around.

Cool sounds like a good bike for you, I rode a few different Beta models a few years back when James had some at a ride, I'll go for a blast on any demo bikes if they're at a ride, last ones were 23 CRF250RX and 450RX last May. Heres hoping the next rides aren't cancelled are you heading out to the Grasmere ride in a couple of weeks. Cheers Richard

​@@RichardStreeterYZ450FX ye I really hope nothing else gets cancelled. It's been 4 months since the last ride and now Fairlie one has been cancelled also! Planning on going to Grasmere.

@@markmorrell7211 Yes it sucks so many rides have been cancelled, Grenville must have taken a big hit in the money department, hopefully lots of riders turn up at the next rides to help him out, I'll be at Grasmer

Hey there Paul nice ride what year and size Beta are you riding. It was an awesome autumn day for a ride, did you have a good ride it was a fairly easy fast track.

​@@RichardStreeterYZ450FXeasy track lol perhaps for you 😅

Hey there Steve it was a fairly easy ride, weather was awesome. Didn't see Andrea at sign on, guessing yas weren't down down there.

@@RichardStreeterYZ450FX no we didnt come here knee is still no good...she came off at totara valley and gott a chopper ride home ..so she still waiting ..for a specialist....this Wednesday..so probably for an opp....

@@stevehenley8409 Damn that's no good, the things people do to get a ride in a helicopter. Well I hope she gets it sorted soon.

@@RichardStreeterYZ450FX lol ..thats what i thought...

Hey there Warwick yeah that first rock face we were dragging the bikes up is super slippery, all but one of us had plastic soled boots it was a nightmare trying to get a footing and stand up. Had a lot of fun, funny how I had stopped to chat to you but I didn't recognise you, obviously you recognised me sorry about that.

Hey there Mark how are you, yes it was a muddy ride for sure, sucks the energy right out of you especially when you get stuck or have to pick your bike up a few times and it's in a couple of weeks. Are you heading down to Geraldine tomorrow. Cheers Richard

@@RichardStreeterYZ450FX yep I was there :). I've commented on your video. Planning on going Grasmere also in a few weeks, shame Fairlie was cancelled. Thankfully no falling off on the Geraldine ride but only managed one lap because my chain snapped!

Hey there Mervin yeah it was a lot of fun, I love riding these tracks in the native forests. All good here hope you and your family are all well, have you been getting out for a ride. Cheers Richard

@@RichardStreeterYZ450FX hi Richard all is good thank you and yes i go out riding every weekend i love riding in the mountains hitting some rocks lol have a good one thanks

Hey there, yeah was pretty gnarly in some spots especially when you don't do a lot of riding, so did the big fella have Tuesday off of work.

He sure did

Hey there, yes it sure was an awesome ride with a good crew, love riding through the native bush. Cheers Richard

Hey there Will, no I haven't that's the tracks out Geraldine way, I've seen a few vidz on youtube and have wanted to go down for a ride. Cheers Richard

Umm what is limmy?

@@RichardStreeterYZ450FX a rev limiter

Haha damn I read that completely different, I'm over at Reefton Saturday we'll see how we go.

Cool how was the weather, it was damn hot on Saturday. Was there a good turnout.

@@RichardStreeterYZ450FX I heard about the weather on Saturday, far out that would of been exhausting. Anyways Sunday was pretty decent got bit dusty at some point but ye bit of sun with clouds at was a blast with mates.

Hey there bike is a 2020 YZ450fx, haha no but if I did come across a Bigfoot I'd wipe it off and apologize. Cheers Richard

Haha yeah have to lend a helping hand, bit sucky riders can pile up and just watch, yeah dude on the honda had it buried, sucks when you pick the wrong line, I only did 2 laps was a bit sore from hitting the ground a few times plus I knew those bogs were going to be bad later in the day. Yeah had cut a new edge on rear tyre and she was hooking up nicely. Damn that's no good I know what that feels like compressing ya spine, how ya feeling today. Cheers Richard

yeah rough...2 days off and doc's today haha we love it! @@RichardStreeterYZ450FX

@@madsonicboating Damn take it easy, hopefully your doc will give you some good pain killers.

Hey there, cool did you and your dad have a good day riding, how did you get on with those boggy sections they can really suck if you choose the wrong line and get stuck. Cheers Richard

It was my first trail ride and we actually turned left onto a kids section before all the boggy sections and I am very glad we did they looked really hard. @@RichardStreeterYZ450FX

@@RichardStreeterYZ450FX It was my first trail ride so we turned onto the kids section just before the boggy holes and glad we did they looked extremely hard to ride through.

@@Xtreme_Outdoors That's awesome your first of many trail rides, I hope you and your Dad had a good ride. Yes those boggy holes can be dificult to get through if you choose the wrong line. Cheers Richard