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GL1800 Section => Honda GL1800 General Questions => Topic started by: West Aussie Glen on December 03, 2023, 10:38:27 PM
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Bodo do you have a story to write up in this section?
Maybe you have already done one and I missed it?
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I was wondering the same thing!!! :grin
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Yeah, I bought a Goldwing in october which I kept secret until attending the Finnis RTE last month. Yesterday I rode it to the Fleurieu Peninsula. I still have the Versys. On saturday I took that to some non ST friendly territory in Beetaloo Valley, Terka and Coomooroo.
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Congratulations Bodo on your new ST1800 :hatwave
They are a great bike
I had a good look at Shiney's at a RTE a while ago and just loved it :like
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I've only done a handful of the rides but discovering new features each time.
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I love the 40th anniversary colour scheme. :thumbs
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Nice, very nice!
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I love the 40th anniversary colour scheme. :thumbs
Me too. Goes well with my Bloods (SANFL - West Adelaide) scarf.
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Congratulations Bodo San on your new ride 🎊🎊🎊🎉🎊🎉👏.
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You and Williamson (maybe) will get to see it at Balranald. I may even get to Birregurra before that.
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Congrats on the new wing mate, it looks awesome :thumbsup
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Very sharp colour scheme. Big jump in size from the Versys!
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Congrats on the new wing mate, it looks awesome :thumbsup
Ironically at an RTE earlier in the year I said a wing was my dream bike but now I'm content with the Versys, then you posted a picture of yours and I thought "you prick, I'm envious now". At work a couple of months ago I saw this and decided it's now or never, crunched some numbers and made it mine.
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Very sharp colour scheme. Big jump in size from the Versys!
Actually being lower to the ground it doesn't feel that much heavier (if at all) and it glides through the curves. Might be a different story if I have to pick it up off the ground. Hopefully I never have to.
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Actually being lower to the ground it doesn't feel that much heavier (if at all) and it glides through the curves. Might be a different story if I have to pick it up off the ground. Hopefully I never have to.
Yep, all that, but also the acreage of tank, panel, handlebars, panniers and topbox would be a step up from the small footprint of the Versys.
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I plan to have my solo at Balranald so can talk about farkling :grin
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Actually being lower to the ground it doesn't feel that much heavier (if at all) and it glides through the curves. Might be a different story if I have to pick it up off the ground. Hopefully I never have to.
Yep, all that, but also the acreage of tank, panel, handlebars, panniers and topbox would be a step up from the small footprint of the Versys.
Top box - yes I can fit two helmets in it.
Panniers - I'm not so sure. The Versys pannier will hold a helmet, the wing's won't. It's slightly longer but it doesn't have the width.
Overnighting might be interesting. I can throw a duffle bag over the Versys pillion seat. The wing's is more curved so that may be a challenge.
Handlebars - haven't really felt a difference but the cruise control is pretty good. The Versys' grip warmers are better. U-turning is more of a challenge.
Acreage of tank... not really sure what I can get from a full tank. The needle drops from full quicker than the Versys but drops gradually. The Versys takes ages to drop from full but once the first bar goes the rest drop more quickly.
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I plan to have my solo at Balranald so can talk about fargling :grin
I haven't really had much farkling to do. It already had the stuff I wanted. A couple of weeks ago I discovered it has a GPS trip recorder so switched that on and tested it yesterday. I'm happy with that. The date is wrong though. I haven't been able to change it.
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Farkling just started, These will help tie you bag on. A few different types available,
https://wingstuff.com/products/33655-tie-down-bracket-cable-guide
https://imghostr.net/image/fGpzM
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What year is it 2015/2016?
How many kms?
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What year is it 2015/2016?
How many kms?
2015 and 54'000km
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What year is it 2015/2016?
How many kms?
2015 and 54'000km
You have some riding to do to catch-up to this guy.
http://ozstoc.com/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=752 (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=752)
And even more, if the figures in post #58 on that thread are an accurate indication of some GL kms.
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They're miles too (not kilometres). The Versys has 186'000km so even that's not even close.
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Looks vaguely similar to this one https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/details/2015-honda-goldwing-40th-anniversary-gl1800/SSE-AD-16255604/?pageSource=details (https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/details/2015-honda-goldwing-40th-anniversary-gl1800/SSE-AD-16255604/?pageSource=details)
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Even the odometer reading is close.
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You will have to do a run up here. It will love the highway run, I would think.
And now I am jealous.
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I think when I go that way it'll probably be the Versys so I can follow through to Kringin and Karte, both of which are dirt. That same logic may also apply to next year's Border Run.
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Good choice Bodo. You won't be disappointed.
Rgds
GB
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Farkling just started, These will help tie you bag on. A few different types available,
https://wingstuff.com/products/33655-tie-down-bracket-cable-guide
https://imghostr.net/image/fGpzM
Had a second look at these, and just as one of the reviews said, I'm unsure where to attach them on my bike. When I pull the covers off is on saturday before going to Langhorne Creek I'll have a better look and also throw my duffle bag on for a better idea.
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I braved the elements to take a morning ride out to Raukkan, home of the church that features on the polymer $50 notes. Then it was off to a Ride To Eat at Langhorne Creek before riding home.
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Looks like you managed to correct the date on the nav system. Have you got it to say hello to you when you turn it on?
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Looks like you managed to correct the date on the nav system. Have you got it to say hello to you when you turn it on?
No, I haven't fixed the date, but learning how to put gpx points on a map made me wonder if there's an android app that store/save gps points as a similar gpx file and I found one on google play in which a review told me everything I wanted to know. I installed that and did did tests on it at work this week before taking on today's ride. Here's what the Honda one looks like:
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Every time I turn off/on the bike it creates a new file and I have save them individually, then post them to a map one by one which is time consuming (and the date's wrong), but it does show points I stopped. Mind you, the android app allows me to add anecdotes which I did at Langhorne Creek saying lunch.
It says Hello Bodo when I turn it on. I changed that on my first ride. The only language installed is British English so there's no option for an Ø.
I actually videoed that sign on and sign off today, but as yet have not looked at any footage. I'm still in the process of copying files to my computer.
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Do you have the manual? I haven't looked hard but as far as I know you can use Garmin Basecamp and/or Garmin Express on your laptop to load trips onto a card and then put the card in the bike. The bike has two cards, one has the maps and the other you use to load trips from.
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I have a manual. I'm still reading it. I'll have a look at those tomorrow. I don't think I'm going anywhere.
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as far as I know you can use Garmin Basecamp and/or Garmin Express on your laptop to load trips onto a card and then put the card in the bike.
I think that's to load trips you plan to do. I found a couple from the previous owner on the card. Well, that's what I am guessing they are given the track is black, not blue and straight lines.
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The tablet app is less time consuming and shows the correct date so I think I'll use that.
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Have you got it to say hello to you when you turn it on?
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:Like:
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I got the registration renewal notice in the post last week and paid it for twelve months this morning. It's actually cheaper than the Versys (by about $6).
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How on earth does that work!!?? More cylinders, more cc, more weight. It doesn't make sense. Mind you, I'm happy for you that it's not more expensive.
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On closer inspection the actual registration sees the wing cheaper by fifty cents, and the CTP cheaper by $6 ish. Either way, it's surprise.
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How on earth does that work!!?? More cylinders, more cc, more weight. It doesn't make sense. Mind you, I'm happy for you that it's not more expensive.
Nothing makes sense when you're dealing with Government! :p :whistle :grin
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How on earth does that work!!?? More cylinders, more cc, more weight. It doesn't make sense. Mind you, I'm happy for you that it's not more expensive.
Nothing makes sense when you're dealing with Government! :p :whistle :grin
Funny, but true.
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Shiney is there a difference in Queensland :think1
And Glen in WA :think1
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Shiney is there a difference in Queensland :think1
And Glen in WA :think1
12 months rego for ST1300, GL1800 solo and GL1800 with sidecar all $416.15
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Bargain! Wot thuh
Here in Vic, if you live in the big smoke (high risk area), I think it's roughly $726.00 for any motorcycle over 500cc.
If you live out in the sticks, it drops to around $580.00...
Both of those include Victoria's rip off "Safety Tax" which is currently $78.00. :cuss
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Rego for mine are:
Goldwing $284·23 + CTP goes to $394·64
Versys $284·78 + CTP goes to $401·07
Xmax $272·84 + CTP goes to #379·88*
*this was the previous financial year whereas the top two are more recent.
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Wishing all you Ozstocers a very merry christmas 🎄
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Today I went for a ride to South Australia's most southern point - Cape Northumberland at Port Macdonnell. How great is cruise control? I'll have to look into putting one on the Versys. 967 kilometres in the saddle is the wing's biggest ride since I bought it.
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The blue bit I traversed both ways, the red in a counter clockwise loop.
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Very sharp colour scheme. Big jump in size from the Versys!
Actually being lower to the ground it doesn't feel that much heavier (if at all) and it glides through the curves. Might be a different story if I have to pick it up off the ground. Hopefully I never have to.
Well, I hope the day would never came but this morning the front wheel slid out as I tried to u-turn and then over corrected. A combination of roll bars and the lump in the ground and little speed meant it didn't go completely over and there's not a mark on the bike. Did I have the strength to pick it up? No, not by myself, but a passer by did help me right it. Lesson learned - if I have to turn around the photo's not worth it. Either that or come back another day.
On the way to the Mannum Ride To Eat, Monarto, South Australia
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Tip over bars are well designed. I have picked mine up by myself once. Back to the bike and use your knees.
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Tip over bars are well designed. I have picked mine up by myself once. Back to the bike and use your knees.
That was my method, but loose gravel and a lack of body strength didn't help. That aside it was a good ride.
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https://www.bing.com/search?q=pick+up+a+goldwing&form=QBLH&sp=-1&ghc=1&lq=0&pq=pick+up+a+goldwing&sc=10-18&qs=n&sk=&cvid=6BFD34C86D73465F95871D08866FEA26&ghsh=0&ghacc=0&ghpl= (https://www.bing.com/search?q=pick+up+a+goldwing&form=QBLH&sp=-1&ghc=1&lq=0&pq=pick+up+a+goldwing&sc=10-18&qs=n&sk=&cvid=6BFD34C86D73465F95871D08866FEA26&ghsh=0&ghacc=0&ghpl=)
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Very sharp colour scheme. Big jump in size from the Versys!
Actually being lower to the ground it doesn't feel that much heavier (if at all) and it glides through the curves. Might be a different story if I have to pick it up off the ground. Hopefully I never have to.
Well, I hope the day would never came but this morning the front wheel slid out as I tried to u-turn and then over corrected. A combination of roll bars and the lump in the ground and little speed meant it didn't go completely over and there's not a mark on the bike. Did I have the strength to pick it up? No, not by myself, but a passer by did help me right it. Lesson learned - if I have to turn around the photo's not worth it. Either that or come back another day.
On the way to the Mannum Ride To Eat, Monarto, South Australia
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You didn't mention that!
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Ouch! Glad the bikes okay.
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Ouch! Glad the bikes okay.
And you.
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Next time just call Ozstoc Recovery Services, Bodø! :whistle
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Glad both you and the bike are okay! :clap
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You didn't mention that!
Couldn't find a segue :whistle
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Next time just call Ozstoc Recovery Services, Bodø! :whistle
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Glad both you and the bike are okay! :clap
I'm stealing this. :rofl
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:grin ++
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Sorry to hear about the drop :'(
But I'm glad to hear you and the bike came out of it without a scratch :thumbsup
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Sorry to hear about the drop :'(
But I'm glad to hear you and the bike came out of it without a scratch :thumbsup
No scratches but it happened on an ant infested area and I well and truly got bitten. Aggressive buggers they were. They manged to get under my clothing as welll and the last one bit me in my gloves about an hour later.
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:eek That is way to many ants :cuss
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That would have been nasty and painful.
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but a passer by did help me right it.
By the looks of the road, you were somewhat lucky that said passer by passed by. It could have been a bit of a wait.
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It was the Old Princes Highway between Murray Bridge and Monarto. I didn't noticed it on the day as I was too focused on trying to sort myself out but camera footages shows a few vehicles went by. I think the biggest hindrance was the loose gravel and trying to get a good grip on the ground. That said, I was very grateful for the help I received.
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The ST1300's side stand slipped into the soft soil on the outskirts of Yackandandah a coupla years back. I'd stopped at a school bus stop to put on my wets, the surface was damp, soft and slippery - no way I could mange getting it upright.
I tried to flag down a few car, no one was interested. It took about 15 minutes for a twin cab ute with four burley farm boys (6' 4" & 120 kg I reckon) to stop. They picked the bike up like it was toy - thanks fellas.
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Rego for mine are:
Goldwing $284·23 + CTP goes to $394·64
Versys $284·78 + CTP goes to $401·07
Xmax $272·84 + CTP goes to #379·88*
*this was the previous financial year whereas the top two are more recent.
I got the Xmax renewal today. The registration's gone up to $276·89 but the CTP has gone down to a combined total of #370·32.
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Only a short one yesterday as I got my inner gunzel out, rode to Saint Kilda and partook in an event at the Tram museum.
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Gunzel: noun - a person who has an interest in trains or trams - sometimes to the exclusion of all else. Such people often lack basic social skills. The term originated in Victoria in the mid 1970s, and was then highly derogatory (equivalent of USA foamite/foamer or UK anorak).
I think you are a little harsh on yourself Bodo :thumb
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You left out gricer. In Japanese we say densha otaku（電車お宅）. I thought gunzel originated in Sydney based on trains and was derogatory back then, but these days often covers buses as well. It has probably lost a lot of its derogatory status due to people happily using the term to identify themselves.
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The scenic route to Macclesfield saw me traverse a few roads that the Kwaka has never been:
1. Brinkley Road from Murray Bridge to Mulgundawa (I've ridden this on a Firenze before buying the Versys)
2. Kangaroo Road and Ferries Mcdonald Road from Langhorne Creek to Monarto South (first time on any bike)
3. The sealed part of Chauncey's Line Road in Hartley (again first time on any bike) where I took this.
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The drone came out at Australian Salt, Brinkley.
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Today I took the wing into Victoria for the first time. I'm overnighting in Hamilton for the next two nights and shall attend the Victorian RTE tomorrow.
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Dropped in at the Big Milkshake outside Cheeseworld, Allansford on the way to the Birregurra Ride To Eat today.
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Passed through Edenhope on the way home from Hamilton today, taking the same course I took to the Harrow Ride To Eat in 2018. The big fish is looking a bit worse for wear.
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Been out of water for too long...
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Been out of water for too long...
This is one of many fish that were used for the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in 2006ish. They were then given to councils around the state, some of which put them on display outside when they weren't originally design for that. This one and the one at Tooradin have held up better than others.
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Apparently the fish at Edenhope is a Bigeye Scad and represented the Country of St Vincent & The Grenadines.
The one at Tooradin is a Dolphinfish and represented Malta...
To find out more, check out this website: https://www.melbourneplaygrounds.com.au/location-of-fish-sculptures-from-the-2006-commonwealth-games (https://www.melbourneplaygrounds.com.au/location-of-fish-sculptures-from-the-2006-commonwealth-games)
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That is correct. It was discussed in my Harrow Ride report years ago when someone else told me about them.
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Just saw this Bodo.... Gorgeous spec! Congrats. :thumb
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Just saw this Bodo.... Gorgeous spec! Congrats. :thumb
You'll see it in Mansfield in a couple of weeks' time.
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A very short ride yesterday as I took my daughter to football. She rides with me every now and then and wears what was Pocket STocker's Ozstoc jacket.
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Thursday night after work I set off for the national rally with a two hourish ride to Lameroo and bunking up at the Lameroo hotel.
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Yesterday morning I left Lameroo in the wee hours of the morning, crossed into Victoria under the cover of dark and arrived in Mansfield at about 1445. I did manage to find some new roads to ride.
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Afew of us went up to Mount Buller this morning. I did my own thing after that and took this one at Merrijig on the way back to Mansfield.
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Today I rode out to Kevington before returning to Jamieson and completing the loop around Eildon (put the drone up there), Alexandra, Yarck and Merton (as per maps that were in our rally packs) before checking out the serenity in Bonnie Doon. Now chillaxing a bit before going to pizza night.
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