I spent January riding NZ's South Island on my 610TE 2008. Finally got round to uploading some pics. Because a crash midway through took a bit of recovery time, I didn't get to do the full month riding dirt, but what I did manage was glorious. Below are some bike shots: Mavora Lake - a very damp start (but nice rainbow!) Omarama Saddle - Photo by Chris Whitehead Omarama Saddle - Photo by Chris Whitehead Omarama - Chris was on his KTM 690, Jon on the 610TE. Ahuriri Track - Photo by Chris Whitehead Chris demonstrating how to ride my bike over quicksand:-) Not bad for a campsite. Heading up to Mt Cook - Photo by Chris Whitehead. Ball Track. Jackson Bay. Another day adventuring! Tide coming in, chain broken, and miles from anywhere... A full trip report with highlights, maps, hundreds of photos, blog etc is found at: http://www.advtrail.com/nz2013/
Wow! I would love to bring my 610 in a trip like that!! Someday maybe... Until then, thanks for allowing me and I'm sure a few others to live vicarious through you! Best, 1 Lunger.
Thanks! Its probably much easier to rent a local DR650, and if I had a do-over I would probably go that route. Though I did enjoy having my own bike with my own settings etc.
