Author Topic: Re: Good Luck Diesel! (Read 14096 times)

Streak · « **on:** September 16, 2011, 10:05:29 PM »

Best of Luck to Diesel as he attempts his 1600 in 22 Ironbutt ride over the weekend!

Keep the rubber side down mate

scarp · « **Reply #1 on:** September 16, 2011, 10:19:52 PM »

Hope it goes well mate ride safe

Streak · « **Reply #2 on:** September 17, 2011, 11:00:03 AM »

Report in, diesel is at Monto, 460km into his 1600km and traveling well

scarp · « **Reply #3 on:** September 17, 2011, 11:07:32 AM »

Good to here he's doing well thanks for the updates

horizontal · « **Reply #4 on:** September 17, 2011, 11:19:29 AM »

Hey Streak,
what time did he start

Cheers Greg

Streak · « **Reply #5 on:** September 17, 2011, 12:12:13 PM »

Quote from: horizontal on September 17, 2011, 11:19:29 AM

Hey Streak,
what time did he start

Cheers Greg

From the time of text message I am guessing around 5ish

horizontal · « **Reply #6 on:** September 17, 2011, 01:35:41 PM »

seems to be making good time considering the car park at blackbutt range if he went that way. ;D

Streak · « **Reply #7 on:** September 17, 2011, 03:31:55 PM »

Diesel has just come into Emerald, travelling welll, although a close call with an emu was noted!

saaz · « **Reply #8 on:** September 17, 2011, 05:54:15 PM »

Have to ask him about the roads up there, as I an planning on going Monto way in 2 weeks. Hope the emu is gone by then :)

Streak · « **Reply #9 on:** September 17, 2011, 06:24:11 PM »

Latest check in from Diesel:

"cheers to everyone"

He has just got to Duaringa, Says HID lights are AWESOME, No Kangaroos, next stop Caliope for fuel

1080km down so far for the day, 600km to go to complete the Ironbutt ride

saaz · « **Reply #10 on:** September 17, 2011, 06:56:32 PM »

Once you have tried HIDs there is no going back. Unfortunately HID driving lights are on the expensive side for something compact and good.

Streak · « **Reply #11 on:** September 17, 2011, 10:13:24 PM »

Lat check in before home:

Rest Stop at Caliope, 370km from home, running well inside his 22 out completion, bike and rider in good spirits, only request was that i text him the rugby score!

scarp · « **Reply #12 on:** September 17, 2011, 11:09:10 PM »

Don't it will only depress him

saaz · « **Reply #13 on:** September 18, 2011, 12:46:26 AM »

At least tell him Stoner is pole by a long way, and doing it easy

terrydj · « **Reply #14 on:** September 18, 2011, 06:08:47 AM »

Well reckon you must of made it home by around 2.30am. and well done.
Me being a lazy "P***K" would of just rode up to Cairns to do the 1600. Hmmmmmmmmmm 130/140 on the Bruce, throttle lock on, tapping out tunes on the Tank Bag

Diesel · « **Reply #15 on:** September 18, 2011, 09:55:17 AM »

Thanks everyone for the well wishes.

I made it with 1 hr 26mins to spare. Last leg of 370kms was cccold and therefore tiresome. It took a couple of extra stops to warm up and freshen up.

Body knew it had worked by then, so it was a struggle to get on the bike for the last 95 clicks. I'll write a better report soon with couple of pics, my ride plan and a map.

The first 1500 km were perfect in terms of hydration, awareness and well-being.

ST never missed a beat. And doing 100kph on roads that beg you to do 130+ SUCKS! >:( :-\

Now to submit ALL the paperwork.

Thanks again, Diesel

horizontal · « **Reply #16 on:** September 18, 2011, 10:47:39 AM »

Well done Dave will catch up with you at Young Galah. might even shout you a drink.

Cheers Greg ;D

saaz · « **Reply #17 on:** September 18, 2011, 10:53:15 AM »

Congratulations young fella! If we had decent speed limits on our roads such distances would be a lot easier, and less night travel required so safer.

Sicman · « **Reply #18 on:** September 18, 2011, 11:24:37 AM »

Well Done Mate ;)

scarp · « **Reply #19 on:** September 18, 2011, 12:01:27 PM »

Congrats mate well done!

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Author Topic: Re: Good Luck Diesel! (Read 14096 times)

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