Author Topic: WA/SA Border Run - 2 August 2014 (Read 11225 times)

Turtle · « **on:** March 24, 2014, 10:36:51 AM »

Planning and chat

Date 2nd August Saturday at Border Village wa/sa

Post up up if attending or you have any questions

Turtle

Yorkie · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2014, 09:03:10 PM »

I intend to be there and pretty certain I can say the same for Wombat.

Turtle · « **Reply #2 on:** March 24, 2014, 09:35:50 PM »

I hope to make it past Balladonia this year

Turtle

Pezzz · « **Reply #3 on:** March 24, 2014, 10:13:43 PM »

I hope to make this and will probably bring Mick on his Harley again.

Tokhi · « **Reply #4 on:** March 26, 2014, 10:08:25 PM »

I'm keen

Biggles · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2014, 10:31:50 PM »

Quote from: Turtle on March 24, 2014, 09:35:50 PM

I hope to make it past Balladonia this year

Turtle

You've got the bike to do it this year.

Pezzz · « **Reply #6 on:** April 27, 2014, 02:40:48 PM »

I am planning to do this as my first SS1600.
Suggestions on what I can do to prepare would be most appreciated.
What times are people looking to get to BV?
After speaking with Wombat, I am looking to hang around BV for a while and then camp at Eucla for the night. Then take a more leisurely run back.

alans1100 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 27, 2014, 04:19:53 PM »

We just thinking about this the other day. Not sure yet

Pezzz · « **Reply #8 on:** April 27, 2014, 05:45:53 PM »

This is my choice of 2 routes.

Or

Option 2 gives me more "Well Used" road but requires a 200km detour to make the 1600. It also allow me to keep a better average speed. Just need to make sure there is a fuel station at Salmon Gums and it's opening times.

Turtle · « **Reply #9 on:** April 28, 2014, 11:02:38 PM »

Pack the wet weather gear mate my runs in 11 12 some showers and it gets bloody cold you will want a set of heated hand grips and take cash,some times card machines are not working no pay no fuel no ride.
I hope to be going this year might try and do the southwest and upto Norseman and over to the Border and home Sunday night
No SS1600 for me I did my own no documents Ceduna-Perth once is good enough for me

Turtle

Malcolm6112 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 11, 2014, 10:55:08 PM »

There is 24 hr fuel at Southern Cross, Norseman. You are better staying on these roads as you will find less roos around dusk. Last year I found one 125kms east of Norseman.
I's just shy of 2000 if you go Balladonia, Border and Home.

It's a long day in the saddle, and can be bloody cold at night.

Pezzz · « **Reply #11 on:** July 01, 2014, 11:25:51 PM »

Thanks for the suggestions.
Below is a plan I am working on for the run

It is only rough for now but I am hoping someone will be staying at Balladonia and can let me into a room if I book one

I think I prefer to overnight at Balladonia rather than Norseman as less to ride next day and therefore later start .....

STroppy · « **Reply #12 on:** July 02, 2014, 08:13:34 AM »

Next year . . .

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #13 on:** July 02, 2014, 09:49:52 AM »

If anybody decides to stay at Norseman I can recommend:-

http://www.therailwaynorseman.com.au/index.html

I have used it twice.

Yorkie · « **Reply #14 on:** July 02, 2014, 09:10:54 PM »

Pezzz, Balladonia closes at 8:30pm, opens at 6am, I have booked a room, if you fuel up at Norseman you will be able to make Caiguna.

Pezzz · « **Reply #15 on:** July 02, 2014, 09:54:03 PM »

Thanks Yorkie. I will call them tomorrow and see what can be done. Norseman is stopping too early as it will mean to early a start and I am not sure I would make Caiguna.

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Pezzz · « **Reply #16 on:** July 03, 2014, 01:03:33 AM »

Does anyone have a spare bed in room in Balladonia on 1st? Will go halves and will only need for a few hours.

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Pezzz · « **Reply #17 on:** July 03, 2014, 01:05:13 AM »

Quote from: Yorkie on July 02, 2014, 09:10:54 PM

Pezzz, Balladonia closes at 8:30pm, opens at 6am, I have booked a room, if you fuel up at Norseman you will be able to make Caiguna.

I get you now. Fuel up at Norseman instead of Balladonia as it will be closed when I leave and by the time I get to Caiguna they will be open for refuel.
Thanks.

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Pezzz · « **Reply #18 on:** July 05, 2014, 12:10:26 AM »

Snap ..... -4 at Salmon Guns overnight. That is where I plan to do my turn around. Hope it warms up a bit in next 3 weeks.

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Turtle · « **Reply #19 on:** July 05, 2014, 10:11:46 AM »

Ray I see your on the riders list on FarRiders........ What's your plans will we bump into you on the way to the Border

Turtle

Pezz just remember in those temps wipe the nose before paying for fuel cause you can't feel the nose fluids but the console operator will see it

Pezzz · « **Reply #20 on:** July 05, 2014, 10:34:02 AM »

Ummm ... Thanks for that sage advice.

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Pezzz · « **Reply #21 on:** July 06, 2014, 06:24:25 PM »

OK.... I think I have it all nutted out now ....
Just counting down the days ......

Plan:

Route:

Turtle · « **Reply #22 on:** July 08, 2014, 08:59:58 AM »

Where you sleeping Saturday night Pezz......Border or Eucla ?

Turtle

Pezzz · « **Reply #23 on:** July 08, 2014, 10:04:53 AM »

Amber hotel motel Eucla in backpackers accommodation. $45 Thanks to advice from Yorkie.

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Yorkie · « **Reply #24 on:** July 08, 2014, 08:43:54 PM »

Pezzz, your fuel stops will be Southern Cross, Norseman and Caiguna.

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