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Title: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: alans1100 on October 17, 2017, 11:37:46 PM

Marion Bay Overnight SA - 3rd/4th February 2018

(http://www.sahotels.com.au/files/1736-280x187.jpg)

Location:

5 Stenhouse Bay Rd.,
Marion Bay SA 5575

Phone: (08) 8854 4141

Saturday 3rd February 5:00 PM

Meet at the hotel from 5:00 PM for dining commencing at 6pm and until 8pm

Event information:- http://www.marionbaytavern.com.au/ (http://www.marionbaytavern.com.au/)

The tavern has all the elements: a fully licenced restaurant, fine wine, bar, courtyard dining, a-la-carte menu, wood fired pizza, take away liquor, and quality coffee and tea.

Marion Bay Tavern (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=Marion Bay Tavern+5575)

Accommodation:

Marion Bay Caravan Park
17 Willyama Dr, Marion Bay SA 5575

Park Website: http://marionbaycp.com.au/ (http://marionbaycp.com.au/)

Marion Bay Caravan Park (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=Marion Bay Caravan Park+5575)

Accommodation closer to the hotel available at:

http://www.marionbaymotel.com.au/index.html (http://www.marionbaymotel.com.au/index.html)

http://www.marionbayseaside.com.au/ (http://www.marionbayseaside.com.au/)

Distance From

Adelaide 283km
Peterborough 366km
Goolwa 363km

Contact:
Contact for this ride is StinkyPete

Please advise your interest in attending below:

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: Bodø Glimt on October 18, 2017, 05:04:38 AM

I'm pretty much certain to be at this.

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: Yorkie on October 18, 2017, 08:51:01 PM

We used to go to Marion Bay for holidays back in the 50's/60's, the only thing there was a jetty with train lines to cart wool to the clipper ships, we had to walk to the highway and wait for the milkman.
It is hard to believe it is now a town.

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: Bodø Glimt on October 19, 2017, 06:16:39 AM

I didn't think there were train lines south of Moonta on Yorke Peninsula, although I did see a couple of metres of track on display in Balgowan.

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: alans1100 on October 19, 2017, 09:09:50 AM

More than likely a private rail set up for the old Gypsum mine which closed down about 1930

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: Bodø Glimt on November 28, 2017, 01:49:18 PM

Has anyone looked at accommodation for this? Most places seem to have a minimum of two nights which is no good for me.

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: alans1100 on November 29, 2017, 09:16:17 AM

The linked Caravan Park in the first post is ok for one night.

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: on November 29, 2017, 09:23:43 AM

Not for a cabin.

edit: it does say one night may be possible further down the page so I sent a message to confirm.

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: Bodø Glimt on December 03, 2017, 04:58:39 PM

I have got a reply from said caravan park. They did say one night is possible and we can get a discount if their are sufficient bookings.

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: alans1100 on January 07, 2018, 01:12:44 PM

Only a few weeks away for this one.

Anyone else interested

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: richo on January 07, 2018, 01:57:42 PM

++n. I should be ok for this one. I will have to look at a tent site

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: StinkyPete on January 07, 2018, 03:37:29 PM

I'll need to wait and see how I'm travelling before committing to this RTE. :thumbsup

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: alans1100 on January 07, 2018, 03:37:57 PM

If we don't get enough takers due to accommodation issues (minimum night stays etc.,) it's still feasible as day ride.

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: Bodø Glimt on January 09, 2018, 05:36:08 PM

I would settle for lunch.

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: richo on January 09, 2018, 07:21:57 PM

It would be OK with a lunch if this is better for others

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: StinkyPete on January 09, 2018, 08:16:01 PM

I'd prefer lunch to an overnight, but since I am doubtful will fit in with others if I can make it.

Marion Bay is about 600km return from Adelaide.

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: alans1100 on January 09, 2018, 08:31:17 PM

About 560 return from Adelaide and 700 km return for us.

600km return days are normal for us. Dad in Loxton is 580 return

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: alans1100 on January 10, 2018, 12:55:01 AM

I've just sent a message to the Marion Bay tavern re lunch time hours on Saturdays. Will update as soon as I know.

More than likely a car trip for us as I was planning to take the bike off the road for a week or two at the end of January to fix up some wiring issues behind the headlight as the left globe keeps going off - loose contact/bare wire somewhere. The top fairing needs to come off so I can see in there to fix.

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: alans1100 on January 10, 2018, 12:58:49 AM

Those interested in attending are:-

Bodø
Richo
StinkyPete
Allans1100, wildfireangel & Tammie if we come by car.

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: Shillas on January 10, 2018, 09:30:15 AM

Also interested in attending

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: alans1100 on January 10, 2018, 09:41:17 AM

Quote from: alans1100 on January 10, 2018, 12:55:01 AM

I've just sent a message to the Marion Bay tavern re lunch time hours on Saturdays. Will update as soon as I know.

Response from the Tavern.

Cheers Alan. Our dining room is open from 12-2 on Saturdays for lunch and we also offer wood oven pizza all day from 11am onwards. Please call 08 88544141 for any bookings

Judging by the recent posts it seems a day ride has more preference; maybe 11:30 to 12 midday meet at the Tavern. I can update the ride to suit if need be.

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: richo on January 10, 2018, 08:45:16 PM

I am happy for a day ride,

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: alans1100 on January 10, 2018, 08:51:30 PM

Those interested in attending are:-

Bodø
Richo
StinkyPete
Alans1100, wildfireangel & Tammie if we come by car.
Shillas

Title: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: alans1100 on January 11, 2018, 04:38:55 PM

Advising that this has been changed to a day ride due to member feedback

Marion Bay RTE SA - 3rd February 2018

(http://www.sahotels.com.au/files/1736-280x187.jpg)

Location:

5 Stenhouse Bay Rd.,
Marion Bay SA 5575

Phone: (08) 8854 4141

Saturday 3rd February 12:00 PM

Meet at the hotel from 11:30am for dining commencing at 12:00pm and until 2:00pm

Event information:- http://www.marionbaytavern.com.au/ (http://www.marionbaytavern.com.au/)

The tavern has all the elements: a fully licenced restaurant, fine wine, bar, courtyard dining, a-la-carte menu, wood fired pizza, take away liquor, and quality coffee and tea.

Marion Bay Tavern (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=Marion Bay Tavern+5575)

Distance From

Adelaide 283km
Peterborough 366km
Goolwa 363km

Contact:
Contact for this ride is StinkyPete

Please advise your interest in attending below:

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: John g on January 12, 2018, 09:16:31 PM

:hatwave. Hi all and a happy new year to you all .I would like to attend ,whether its a lunch or overnight ..prefer overnight ,but it doesn't really matter .probably stay overnight anyway or somewhere close .if anyone is interested in sharing a cabin at Marion bay or close let us know
Regards John g

Title: Re: 3rd/4th February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: alans1100 on January 12, 2018, 10:28:23 PM

Those interested in attending are:-

Bodø
Richo
StinkyPete
Alans1100, wildfireangel & Tammie if we come by car.
Shillas
John G

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay Overnight RTE SA
Post by: alans1100 on January 12, 2018, 10:32:31 PM

Quote from: John g on January 12, 2018, 09:16:31 PM

:hatwave. Hi all and a happy new year to you all .I would like to attend ,whether its a lunch or overnight ..prefer overnight ,but it doesn't really matter .probably stay overnight anyway or somewhere close .if anyone is interested in sharing a cabin at Marion bay or close let us know
Regards John g

Hi John, previous feedback suggest a day ride might have been better so I changed it. That doesn't prevent anyone staying overnight but at least with Marion Bay a two night minimum seems to be the norm.

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: alans1100 on January 15, 2018, 02:06:06 PM

Just rang the Hotel and booked for 10 people on the 3rd Feb at 12 midday.

Those interested in attending are:-

Bodø
Richo
StinkyPete
Alans1100 and wildfireangel
Shillas
John G

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: Pete on January 17, 2018, 04:43:54 PM

Sorry, cannot attend due to that dirty word, WORK.

Should be a good weekend, Enjoy.

:-[

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: alans1100 on January 21, 2018, 03:14:31 PM

Thanks Pete, better luck next time.

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: alans1100 on January 21, 2018, 03:24:40 PM

Just spent the last 5 minutes or so planning a route for this.

With having to pass with a few kms of Clare I decided to make a stop off at the proposed Bakery for the RTE later on in the year.

To be safe as far as fuel goes we're aiming for the BP at Maitland and the United in Port Wakefield on the way home.

Logged this route into my TomTom https://goo.gl/maps/uFTKtQdaNHx

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: Shillas on January 21, 2018, 08:42:06 PM

For those departing from Adelaide, do you want to meet up at a point on the route and finish the ride to RTE together?

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: richo on January 21, 2018, 09:16:43 PM

++ happy to meet up.

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: Langers on January 23, 2018, 12:09:05 AM

Sorry for dragging the chain - I'm a yes and will be staying o/night, tenting it unless someone is looking for a body to share a cabin and costs. Generally house trained and only snore when asleep (actually the frighteningly expensive mouth stent keeps the snoring in check if you are lucky).

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: alans1100 on January 23, 2018, 09:28:49 AM

Those interested in attending are:-

Bodø
Richo
StinkyPete
Alans1100 and wildfireangel
Shillas
John G
Langers

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: alans1100 on January 23, 2018, 09:30:02 AM

Quote from: Langers on January 23, 2018, 12:09:05 AM

Sorry for dragging the chain - I'm a yes and will be staying o/night, tenting it unless someone is looking for a body to share a cabin and costs. Generally house trained and only snore when asleep (actually the frighteningly expensive mouth stent keeps the snoring in check if you are lucky).

Quote from: John g on January 12, 2018, 09:16:31 PM

:hatwave. Hi all and a happy new year to you all .I would like to attend ,whether its a lunch or overnight ..prefer overnight ,but it doesn't really matter .probably stay overnight anyway or somewhere close .if anyone is interested in sharing a cabin at Marion bay or close let us know
Regards John g

Maybe you should talk to each other

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: Langers on January 24, 2018, 10:25:10 PM

Sorry, I'm now a non-starter. People who were going to visit us this weekend have changed the date to the 3rd :||||. On top of that I've found a significant left front fork leak and the LHS front calliper is moving slightly and I can't tighten it to stop the movement plus it's due for a service :-[. If things change re the visit and I can get the bike issues sorted I might be able to make it but I wouldn't put money on it.
Cheers ... Mark

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: alans1100 on January 24, 2018, 11:06:34 PM

Query LH Calliper -

As far as I'm aware all 1300's have combined brakes (CBS) and the LH side does move to operate a secondary master cylinder.

The 1100A from 1996 does the same which is what the 1300 brake system was based on.
We only had one year of the earlier 1100A without the CBS system

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: Langers on January 25, 2018, 02:36:03 PM

Thanks Alan
The service manager said the same when I rang him this morning. The front end also has a horrible clunk when I ride over the dreadful excuses we have for roads here in SA. I don't know if it is related to the fork oil leak, I guess I'll find out when it gets serviced - which is after the 3rd so I'm a definite non-starter.
Have a great ride folks, I might make it to the Ardrossan RTE.
Cheers ... Mark

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: StinkyPete on January 25, 2018, 03:11:40 PM

I will know after this weekend if I am a starter. I have a commitment that I've paid for this Saturday that may get deferred to the following Saturday because of the 42 degree forecast, which will disappointing as I was looking forward to a decent ride.

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: alans1100 on January 25, 2018, 10:44:52 PM

Those interested in attending are:-

Bodø
Richo
StinkyPete ????
Alans1100 and wildfireangel
Shillas
John G

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Slight change of transport for us as I'm taking the bike off the road for four to six weeks until I can fix the headlight plugs, change coolant (it's due in a few months), update the gauge globes (choice of blue or pink), swap over the cracked RH filler panel (had one waiting for over a year) and the clock light globe can get done if I can remember where I put the new globe.

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: StinkyPete on January 27, 2018, 04:49:31 PM

Quote from: StinkyPete on January 25, 2018, 03:11:40 PM

I will know after this weekend if I am a starter. I have a commitment that I've paid for this Saturday that may get deferred to the following Saturday because of the 42 degree forecast, which will disappointing as I was looking forward to a decent ride.

My commitment went ahead this morning, despite the possibility of cancellation due to heat. Therefore I'm back on target as a starter for lunch at Marion Bay, so long as it's not too hot, since my ride fitness and endurance is pretty low at the moment due to my chemo treatment.

Can I suggest a 0830 meeting at the usual Caltex Bolivar for Adelaide riders, for the 264km ride to Marion Bay from there. That should give us time for a cuppa at Port Wakefield and an arrival at Marion May around midday.

Shillas, do you still have the SA flag?

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: Bodø Glimt on January 27, 2018, 04:59:25 PM

Good to hear. I won't be meeting with you at Bolivar. I'll probably leave a lot earlier with the purpose of having a ride around the national park at the bottom. The only other time I went there I didn't know about the fees and never got to go in.

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: Shillas on January 28, 2018, 03:42:38 PM

Quote from: StinkyPete on January 27, 2018, 04:49:31 PM

Can I suggest a 0830 meeting at the usual Caltex Bolivar for Adelaide riders, for the 264km ride to Marion Bay from there. That should give us time for a cuppa at Port Wakefield and an arrival at Marion May around midday.

Shillas, do you still have the SA flag?

See you at Bolivar with the flag

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: richo on January 28, 2018, 04:48:45 PM

I will see you there

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: StinkyPete on February 01, 2018, 09:21:10 AM

There's half a chance that I'll have a mate along for this ride, and he'll confirm tonight. Marcelo came to our first Balranald gathering on his Honda Hornet.

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: alans1100 on February 01, 2018, 10:29:36 AM

Those interested in attending are:-

Bodø
Richo
StinkyPete (plus 1 ???)
Shillas
John G

---------------------------

We have to pull out of this one.

With a trip to Port Augusta yesterday this one is no longer possible for us.

The table I booked for ten is in my name - Alan.

We were going to check out the bakery at Clare again on the way down so instead of Port Pirie next week we'll do Clare instead as it's about the same distance from home.

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: StinkyPete on February 01, 2018, 10:37:56 AM

Thanks Alan. Sorry you and Heather can't make it and I look forward to catching up sometime soon. I will update the Tavern with final numbers tomorrow sometime.

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: StinkyPete on February 02, 2018, 06:10:35 AM

Marcelo can't make it, but my friend Mark who rides a V-Strom and is on his L's, will ride with us to Port Wakefield, and then peel off back home again. Some of us are meeting at the Caltex Bolivar at 0830 and will leave shortly after that time, to head to Port Wakefleld for a morning coffee at Popes Bakery. I'll ring the Tavern today and advise them of the final number.

Those attending are:-

Bodø
Richo
StinkyPete
John G
Mark (Port Wakefield only)

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: Shillas on February 02, 2018, 08:15:46 PM

:cuss I am a very late apology.

Left the pub after a farewell drink to find that the battery on Candy has died. :'(

RAA got me started again, but she's not holding charge. I've managed to get the 42km home, with the ABS warning light coming on about a third of the way back. I'm hoping that is related to the battery.

Unfortunately, I also have the flag. :-[

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: StinkyPete on February 02, 2018, 08:32:00 PM

Quote from: Shillas on February 02, 2018, 08:15:46 PM

:cuss I am a very late apology.

Left the pub after a farewell drink to find that the battery on Candy has died. :'(

RAA got me started again, but she's not holding charge. I've managed to get the 42km home, with the ABS warning light coming on about a third of the way back. I'm hoping that is related to the battery.

Unfortunately, I also have the flag. :-[

Sorry you can't make it..... :'(

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: richo on February 02, 2018, 08:35:01 PM

Bugga. Hopefully you will back on the road soon

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: John g on February 02, 2018, 09:24:15 PM

:bl11. See you there at bolivar at 830am will be bringing a friend with me Cheers John g

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: Pete on February 02, 2018, 09:32:36 PM

Enjoy the ride, looking forward to the pictures.
Ride safe.

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: on February 03, 2018, 08:04:37 PM

Here are my pictures from the RTE. I've put a ride report for my trip in the ride reports forum.

(http://www.imghostr.net/images/2018/02/03/830bd85fb512e396454c148d7c2a2a7e.jpg)

(http://www.imghostr.net/images/2018/02/03/84030c06679a35d8bf643e90a1f1c32a.jpg)

(http://www.imghostr.net/images/2018/02/03/1ed0c11663ecfdf814e710c88133e94c.jpg)

Title: Re: 3rd February 2018 - Marion Bay RTE SA
Post by: Bodø Glimt on February 03, 2018, 08:07:04 PM

Quote from: Shillas on February 02, 2018, 08:15:46 PM

:cuss I am a very late apology.

Left the pub after a farewell drink to find that the battery on Candy has died. :'(

RAA got me started again, but she's not holding charge. I've managed to get the 42km home, with the ABS warning light coming on about a third of the way back. I'm hoping that is related to the battery.

Unfortunately, I also have the flag. :-[

I nearly followed in your footsteps after leaving the indicator on overnight, leaving the battery without enough umph to turnover. Likewise the RAA got me going and I didn't shut it down until I got to Port Wakefield. It held it's charge and I completed the day without incident.