Author Topic: Paringa Hotel - Saturday 25th June 2016 (Read 14573 times)

Jdbiker · « **Reply #25 on:** June 09, 2016, 07:06:38 PM »

Quote from: Kev Murphy on June 09, 2016, 12:43:02 PM

Fitted new rear brake pads yesterday, old ones were so thin that they appeared transparent, lol.

(Hmmm ... I remember that I last changed pads in mid Feb, 2012 ??)

I may travel up on Friday 24th, then camp over somewhere on the return trip.

We will probably hit the road around 2 am to arrive before noon. Prefer driving through the night. Oils changed in the 76, just have to drop in the dual battery for fridge, rotate wheels and we are set.
Catch up at Paringa. Ride safe and give us a tinkle on the mobile whenever you take a break.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #26 on:** June 09, 2016, 08:28:00 PM »

Going shopping tomorrow for a new GPS unit as my old Tom tom is now blind, and cannot locate any satellites to tell me 'where I iz at'?
To be fair, it's now over 5 years old, and has seen some pretty filthy weather in that time.
Am looking at units in the $200-250 range.

Draco (Heartbreak Kid) · « **Reply #27 on:** June 09, 2016, 08:28:58 PM »

I have 2 navmans

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Kev Murphy · « **Reply #28 on:** June 09, 2016, 09:01:47 PM »

You're spoilt!

Draco (Heartbreak Kid) · « **Reply #29 on:** June 09, 2016, 09:06:26 PM »

I found one and bought one from bigW $99.00

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Kev Murphy · « **Reply #30 on:** June 10, 2016, 07:54:17 PM »

Looked at a Navman today.. 5inch screen, $199. Pick it up on Tuesday.

Draco (Heartbreak Kid) · « **Reply #31 on:** June 10, 2016, 07:59:34 PM »

Cool navman is good

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Kev Murphy · « **Reply #32 on:** June 13, 2016, 05:30:07 AM »

Just looked at current weather in Renmark... temp is MINUS 3.6 degrees!

... I think I may have to get a cabin at Paringa, as neither my tent nor myself are suited to arctic weather!

This is my intended route. Mt Gambier, Bordertown, Pinaroo, Paringa.

Nigel · « **Reply #33 on:** June 13, 2016, 09:07:09 AM »

3.6 That will test your batteries out...................Kev last call, gonna book today for John G and myself. Welcome to join us just let me know .Nigel

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #34 on:** June 13, 2016, 10:23:40 AM »

Jenni said it got to minus 4 last night. I have a Lithium battery, so no problems, Nigel.
Am already booked into a unit for Friday night, and will travel home Sat afternoon

StinkyPete · « **Reply #35 on:** June 13, 2016, 12:06:01 PM »

My plan is to go there are back in a day, with it being a 550km round trip. Mrs StinkyPete may come along for the day, depending upon the weather.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #36 on:** June 13, 2016, 12:33:39 PM »

Only problem with making it a day trip for me is the distance and the dark... I would have to leave home before 6 in the morning, and have to dodge roos.
Bad enough that I probably wont get home til around 9-930 pm Saturday. I hate travelling in the dark through roo country.

Nigel · « **Reply #37 on:** June 13, 2016, 01:43:08 PM »

Kev I tend to agree with you, I plan to stay over at Bendigo on the Friday and make it a ride by day rather than night.No cost, so makes it easy..

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #38 on:** June 14, 2016, 10:14:17 AM »

Went to pick up Navman this morning... unit had been sold.

Now have a Garmin nuvi 57 LM instead ... same price as Navman

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #39 on:** June 14, 2016, 10:28:01 PM »

After surgery yesterday, I donned a woolly beanie to add some padding between stitches in back of my scalp and helmet.. made helmet a firmer fit, but softer on the sensitive area.
Went for a short local ride to test features of new Garmin GPS.

I fitted the new unit further forward and higher than the old one, so that I do not have to look down.

Will take a better photo in daylight tomorrow.

Draco (Heartbreak Kid) · « **Reply #40 on:** June 14, 2016, 10:30:06 PM »

Cool

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richo · « **Reply #41 on:** June 14, 2016, 10:33:58 PM »

Looks like an ideal position.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #42 on:** June 14, 2016, 10:36:32 PM »

Seems good there Richo, mounted a bit agriculturally with two screws, but effective.

Wild Rose · « **Reply #43 on:** June 14, 2016, 11:13:22 PM »

StinkyPete · « **Reply #44 on:** June 15, 2016, 07:20:46 AM »

We'll all pass judgement and make suggestions at Paringa.

I'm looking forward to catching up with everyone.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #45 on:** June 15, 2016, 05:08:45 PM »

Fitted to edge of instrument cowling... minimal shake, which surprised me.

Rider view. Can see it without taking eyes from the road.

Shiney · « **Reply #46 on:** June 15, 2016, 05:16:18 PM »

Looks great mate

Jdbiker · « **Reply #47 on:** June 15, 2016, 06:59:03 PM »

Good job Kev

, right height too, I'm looking at dash mount like in the attached pic, but only available from overseas at about 130 euros. Wonder if any members have used this type of mount?
See you at Paringa, and it's LUNCH

, not coffee

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #48 on:** June 15, 2016, 08:28:16 PM »

To ensure that I eat lunch Jd, I will ensure that I don't eat on Friday when I ride up

All I did to mount my GPS was drill two holes through the supplied window suction mount, and screwed it straight into the plastic shield.
Very agricultural, but at least it works!

Jdbiker · « **Reply #49 on:** June 16, 2016, 10:09:31 AM »

Hi Alan,
Tried sending pm in reply to your msg re the dash shelf but comes back saying your inbox is full.
What I'm after is a Migsel gps mount with ramball attachment, can't find a Migsel supplier in Oz,
So I would certainly be interested if this is what the guy from Mildura has

PS. Will be passing through Peterborough sometime Sunday 26th,

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