Author Topic: Impromptu RTE 16/2 to Jurien Bay (Read 9070 times)

West Aussie Glen · « **on:** February 13, 2012, 01:02:21 AM »

Hi guys while looking at going to Coral Bay in April I thought it was time I had a look at at least some of the new Indian Ocean Drive.
As such I thought a ride to Jurien Bay and back would be a good start. Being retired it suits me best to do this on a weekday (although getting north of Perth in the monring will be a pain or require an early start). Then seeing that Jurien Bay is about half way between Perth and Northampton where Winston 66 lives I thought he may like to meet in Jurien Bay for lunch. At this stage it is pencilled in to meet at Jurein Bay Hotle for lunch Thursday 16th. Anybody else who is free on Thursday is welcome to join us for lunch.

Brock · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2012, 08:45:46 AM »

That would be a good run, but cant make it.

Have I mentioned that I am going to Thailand for 3 weeks in April????

saaz · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2012, 12:22:06 PM »

Only more than the 8 times some predicted a few weeks ago

Poppy Dave · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2012, 12:41:09 PM »

Quote from: Brock on February 13, 2012, 08:45:46 AM

Have I mentioned that I am going to Thailand for 3 weeks in April????

YES YOU HAVE...........................................NUMEROUS TIMES

FYI................So am I, also in April. We're flying out on the 18th but it's only for 10 or so days. We are going because my nephew is being ordained as a Buddhist monk. His father died a couple of weeks ago (only 48 years old) and his dying wish was that I take his place as 'sponsor' (a bit like a father giving away the bride) which is a great honour seeing as I'm not a blood relation.

PS. Sorry to hijack the thread but I don't think I'll be able to make it either. The assessor called round this morning and is authorising the claim ($4,600 he told me) and I'm not sure I'd trust the bike with bits of tupperware not fully secured.

Enjoy the ride boys.

Dave R

Brock · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2012, 12:44:57 PM »

Too bad we will be on opposite sides of the country Dave, we could have had our own World Record RTE for the most members attending an RTE in Thailand. Take ear plugs with you, the party gets noisy when the local band turns up.

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2012, 01:02:12 PM »

Dave,
What happen to you and your bike?

Poppy Dave · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2012, 02:04:57 PM »

Quote from: West Aussie Glen on February 13, 2012, 01:02:12 PM

Dave,
What happen to you and your bike?

Glen, this was my original post:

Just for the info of anyone who's interested, I had a disagreement with a car in Byford on Sunday (29/01/2012)

I'm in one piece and didn't actually come off.

To make a short story long:

I was riding in the kerb side lane (Lane 1), travelling North and approaching the traffic lights at the Byford Tavern, at about 55-60 km/h. I saw a white Ford in the same lane, about 75m in front. He activated his left indicator and his brake lights came on. GREEN light facing him.

I backed off and braked slightly, checked my mirror, shoulder check, saw that there were a few cars starting to pass me in Lane 2.

Looked back at white Ford, which still had left indicator going and still had a GREEN light. His brake lights had gone off and he look as though he was about to commence the turn.

I again checked mirror, then over shoulder and saw that there were still cars in Lane 2 passing me.

I looked back at white Ford, which still had left indicator going, still had a GREEN light, but his brake lights were back on ................................. THEN I realised that the bloody idiot had STOPPED right in the entrance to the intersection.

I braked as heavily as I could whilst still maintaining enough control to swerve around him and squeeze between him and the cars passing to my right, but I didn't make it and the left side of my bike clipped the right rear of his car, but I managed to stay upright and stopped in the centre of the intersection, so that shows the lowish speed I was doing.

When I asked him why he'd stopped, he said he wasn't sure if that was the road he wanted, so he was looking for road names??????????????????????

The best of it is that it is a hire car and it had a GPS fitted?????????????

I rode the bike home and it looked like, maybe, a couple of 100$'s worth of damage to the bike (I'd say a couple of 1,000 to the car) but after a good inspection today, there's a bit more damage that I thought so I'll be taking it down to The Honda Shop tomorrow and see what they reckon.

Main thing is, no-one's hurt (apart from my pride) and I didn't punch him. I felt like it but I didn't.

Anyway, I just thought I'd fill you all in before it gets blown out of all proportions.

Chocolates, garden or house cleaning etc offers excepted, so feel free to volunteer (I'll make the coffee's and watch) as my pride is badly dented.

Brock · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2012, 02:20:51 PM »

Best I can offer is a beer in Bangers

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2012, 02:50:43 PM »

Glad you are OK Dave, pride heals a lot faster than bones at our age. Did the tip over bars hit the car? Any photos?

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2012, 04:19:02 PM »

You were in my mind when I raised this thread.

Malcolm6112 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:23:37 PM »

Sorry Glen, Thursday is a work day.

I normally have no problems with the Tonkin at 6am in the morning. Take Orrong Road, through the polypipe and watch out for the ST's lined up to collect the speeders. It's only an 80 zone out of the tunnel.

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:27:39 PM »

Thanks Malcolm but being retired I am not sure what 6am is????
Actually I will probably try and hit the Kwinana freeway at Leach Highway by 6.45

JohnoJ · « **Reply #12 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:04:00 PM »

Sorry Glen work day for me.

Safety meeting number one value.

Glad you are okay Dave.

Gavo · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:25:21 PM »

Quote from: West Aussie Glen on February 13, 2012, 09:27:39 PM

Thanks Malcolm but being retired I am not sure what 6am is????
Actually I will probably try and hit the Kwinana freeway at Leach Highway by 6.45

Wow i got to get up early for this one

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:52:02 PM »

Gavo it is a real pain, I really just want to arrive at Jurien about lunch time, so it is either go before the traffic and take my time or go after the morning rush and be pushed for time so I will go early and take my time. I think Winston is planning on going early and having plenty of time too. I don't suppose you will have to worry about any traffic. One can always sit and watch the waves for a while although I have never been to Jurien Bay so I don't know what is there.

Gavo · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:57:08 PM »

ill probably cut though GinGin to Lanclin some time about 8 ish and see where your at by phone then

Skip the tunnel completly

Malcolm6112 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:21:03 PM »

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hit the Kwinana freeway at Leach Highway by 6.45

You'll be in rush hour Glen. Avoid the Kwinana heading north or leave earlier. The road widening cock up causes all sorts of issues.

You might want to go for a drive before the date, to test the water.

Poppy Dave · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:54:02 PM »

Quote from: West Aussie Glen on February 13, 2012, 02:50:43 PM

Glad you are OK Dave, pride heals a lot faster than bones at our age. Did the tip over bars hit the car? Any photos?

Glen,

Mate, if it wasn't for the Tip Over Bar I would have had some pretty bad damage to my left knee. They're worth every cent I paid for them.

Took some pic's but I can't load them for some reason.

Turtle · « **Reply #18 on:** February 14, 2012, 04:16:45 PM »

Might need a Sunday ride Malcolm for us that can't attend Thursday hmmmmm thinking

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #19 on:** February 15, 2012, 08:24:50 AM »

Quote from: Malcolm6112 on February 13, 2012, 11:21:03 PM

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hit the Kwinana freeway at Leach Highway by 6.45

You'll be in rush hour Glen. Avoid the Kwinana heading north or leave earlier. The road widening cock up causes all sorts of issues.

You might want to go for a drive before the date, to test the water.

Malcolm,
By joining at Leach Hway you miss a lot of the drama from the Rd works but I may even join at Canning Hway where I used to when the bridge was being widen for the rail.

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #20 on:** February 15, 2012, 08:26:48 AM »

Quote from: Gavo on February 13, 2012, 10:57:08 PM

ill probably cut though GinGin to Lanclin some time about 8 ish and see where your at by phone then

Skip the tunnel completly

Thought you would have a nicer start to the trip then me. I will give you a call tonight.

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #21 on:** February 17, 2012, 12:28:36 AM »

Ended up with 4 at lunch in Jurien Bay, Winston66, Gavo, Mitch and myself and except for Gavo's lost and found I think a good day was had by all. Round trip of 501 kms for me. Longer for Mitch and probably Winston and Gavo as well.
Left to right in the photo:-
Winston, Rob (Gavo), Glen and Mitch

Gavo · « **Reply #22 on:** February 17, 2012, 12:42:35 AM »

Look what i found

Then lost two points

Coast road out of Lanclin they were comming south

Turtle · « **Reply #23 on:** February 17, 2012, 08:01:08 AM »

Some of us had to work grrrrrr looks like a nice spot for lunch and Gavo where did you get done by the fun police ?

scarp · « **Reply #24 on:** February 18, 2012, 10:00:37 AM »

Quote from: Gavo on February 17, 2012, 12:42:35 AM

Look what i found

Then lost two points

Coast road out of Lanclin they were comming south

Humm had a similar experience on that road myself last Sept with a similar cost to the pocket

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Author Topic: Impromptu RTE 16/2 to Jurien Bay (Read 9070 times)

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