Author Topic: Wanna join me on this 500km loop? (Read 7733 times)

Diesel · « **on:** November 15, 2012, 11:41:39 AM »

I'm probably going to be doing this loop Saturday 17 Nov......

http://goo.gl/maps/DIjIi

and

will be somewhere like Kingaroy RSL <------------ great spot that!

The reason:

....ummmmmm

Wanna join me?

Be at this 7-11 at 0645hrs for an 0700hrs ride out (so we're back not too late). (I could be talked into a little later if you're keen to come along).

I've checked, and there are no day passes to the Imbil Rally.

I'll either see you, or I won't - all good.

You will LOVE this ride.

Cheers, Diesel

Streak · « **Reply #1 on:** November 15, 2012, 11:53:56 AM »

rude bugger, you not even planning on stopping in at home to see me, as i am stuck with my beautiful children!

BillyB & Cas · « **Reply #2 on:** November 15, 2012, 01:17:35 PM »

You have picked a great loop Diesel! Unfortunately I am prebooked for a Byron brewery tour/lunch with the 'boss', returning via the hinterland of NSW to get away from the dreaded M1 motorway (read BORING!).
Enjoy your loop. I have been over these roads and they are a hoot!
Billyb.

Malcolm6112 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 15, 2012, 07:13:06 PM »

Let's see if he can do it in one tank.

Refer to http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=152.0

The gauntlet has been cast down big boy.

Skip · « **Reply #4 on:** November 15, 2012, 07:45:22 PM »

Sorry Mate. I'm out.

Biggles · « **Reply #5 on:** November 15, 2012, 10:38:40 PM »

I'm "nursey" to the hippy wife.

She's getting more independent every day, but it's still less than 2 weeks since the rebuild.

Gavo · « **Reply #6 on:** November 15, 2012, 10:43:33 PM »

Quote from: Malcolm6112 on November 15, 2012, 07:13:06 PM

Let's see if he can do it in one tank.

Refer to http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=152.0

The gauntlet has been cast down big boy.

Diesel · « **Reply #7 on:** November 15, 2012, 11:00:51 PM »

Quote from: Malcolm6112 on November 15, 2012, 07:13:06 PM

Let's see if he can do it in one tank.

Refer to http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=152.0

The gauntlet has been cast down big boy.

Easy Pezy!!

At this rate - I can stop and syphon a few litres to an 1100 that has run dry on the side of the road, and still cruise home.

Now if that's not tempting fate - I dunno what is!

saaz · « **Reply #8 on:** November 16, 2012, 08:31:17 AM »

Last time I put petrol from my bike (a Suzuki GT750K triple) into a Suzuki GT500 twin when he stopped a fair bit short of the next petrol stop, I was the one who ran out 100 metres from the service station

Wild Rose · « **Reply #9 on:** November 16, 2012, 08:54:46 AM »

Diesel
I Would love to go but i will be working >:(
I will be smelling the exhaust of another Diesel.
A Diesel Electric Locomotive but someone has to do it.
And it keeps the bank :)
You may get a bit better fuel economy than me.
At approximately 9 litre per km when pulling. It's not real good
But with a 6500 litre fuel tank you can get a fair distance.

Have a good ride

Leo

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #10 on:** November 16, 2012, 10:25:52 AM »

Quote from: Malcolm6112 on November 15, 2012, 07:13:06 PM

Let's see if he can do it in one tank.

Refer to http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=152.0

The gauntlet has been cast down big boy.

My thoughts too Malcolm. May keep someone to the speed limit :)

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #11 on:** November 16, 2012, 10:28:26 AM »

Quote from: Diesel on November 15, 2012, 11:00:51 PM

Easy Pezy!!

At this rate - I can stop and syphon a few litres to an 1100 that has run dry on the side of the road, and still cruise home.

Now if that's not tempting fate - I dunno what is!

Diesel, maybe you are looking to change your sign on to Empty

Diesel · « **Reply #12 on:** November 16, 2012, 10:43:31 AM »

Hahaha! Mock away non-believers!

I'll just have time to stop at the Goomeri Bakery for some croc pie and a huge slice of HUMBLE PIE to share out amongst you.

Might have to sign on as TRIUMPHANT!

Since there are no takers - I am going to leave a lot earlier - as I love to be on the bike out in the country for the sunrise.

I'll post a few pics. (but not of me pushing an empty bike!)

Cheers, Diesel

Biggles · « **Reply #13 on:** November 16, 2012, 11:49:27 AM »

I can sympathise with the early start. It's getting too hot to enjoy the hot STs down on the low country.
However, there's a possibility of showers and a storm for Brissie tomorrow, so it might not be too bad.

I read one of our number bound his left header pipe to reduce the baked leg syndrome. I actually bought the bandages to do this, but was advised against it by a Honda mechanic who said the engine is designed to get rid of some heat there, and to contain it might overhead a head, a valve or cause the header to crack or deform.

saaz · « **Reply #14 on:** November 16, 2012, 12:05:42 PM »

Another point with exhaust bandages is what effect they might have on the metal in the pipes. Has anyone noticed heat reduction from changing the exhausts, as the cat converters go which might vent some heat?

Tipsy · « **Reply #15 on:** November 16, 2012, 02:48:31 PM »

py
would love to D but Doc apointment @ 8,30am

Tipsy

tj189 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 16, 2012, 03:43:32 PM »

Quote from: Tipsy on November 16, 2012, 02:48:31 PM

py
would love to D but Doc apointment @ 8,30am

Tipsy

....and dropping into my place

Brian · « **Reply #17 on:** November 17, 2012, 08:50:08 PM »

Hey Dave, how'd your big roadtrip go today?

Biggles · « **Reply #18 on:** November 17, 2012, 10:04:23 PM »

He's still walking to the petrol station...

Shiney · « **Reply #19 on:** November 18, 2012, 09:53:01 AM »

Quote from: Biggles on November 17, 2012, 10:04:23 PM

He's still walking to the petrol station...

Brian · « **Reply #20 on:** November 18, 2012, 10:40:52 AM »

Still no reply...... Send out the Choppers!!!

Diesel · « **Reply #21 on:** November 18, 2012, 03:21:16 PM »

Quote from: Brian on November 18, 2012, 10:40:52 AM

Still no reply...... Send out the Choppers!!!

Lol - blackout here due to weather. All good now.

Changed this ride to an evening outing (as the weather for Sat was to be terrible), and threw in a little testing to boot.

Read about the ride here.....

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=2750.msg27790#msg27790

Cheers, Diesel

harieg · « **Reply #22 on:** November 23, 2012, 06:37:09 AM »

JUST found this post
looked good
shame i didnt get a phone call invite

Danny ((speed triple)) and i do an EARLY morning run, about 220Ks
BUT we start at the weighbridge at 4:30 5:00 am

Streak · « **Reply #23 on:** November 23, 2012, 06:48:12 AM »

Quote from: harieg on November 23, 2012, 06:37:09 AM

JUST found this post
looked good
shame i didnt get a phone call invite

Danny ((speed triple)) and i do an EARLY morning run, about 220Ks
BUT we start at the weighbridge at 4:30 5:00 am

I am sorry Harry, this was a last minute run, and to be honest we don't do phone notifications of events, we do posts and personal messages events are on, I think Teela would KILL me if I started ringing each individual person about events

I spend to much time on here as it is

Stretch1100 · « **Reply #24 on:** November 25, 2012, 10:25:58 PM »

I'm impressed.

511km in 6.5 hours, assuming lunch was had. You did not baby your 1300.

Well done, this 1100 owner would have had to fuel up around 450km (just to be sure he did not have to walk, or wait to be rescued by a 1300 AGAIN.)

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Author Topic: Wanna join me on this 500km loop? (Read 7733 times)