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General Category => LONG DISTANCE RIDING, Proper preparation, Safety and Tips => Topic started by: ST2UP on March 11, 2016, 08:53:44 PM

Title: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 11, 2016, 08:53:44 PM: 4 experienced LD riders on 2x ST1300's, a GTR1400 and a GL1800 are hitting the road on a 50cc tomorrow morning with a 03:30 departure from Sydney for Scarbourgh beach in Perth.

They are doing the 50cc as individuals but prodomently traveling together......and if this wasn't epic enough some more of the riders have additional LD plans afoot to head for home.....the long way :hatwave

Travel safe gents

:beer
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 11, 2016, 09:12:39 PM: Is Skidoo one of them?
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Wild Rose on March 11, 2016, 09:22:25 PM: :popcorn :popcorn :popcorn
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 11, 2016, 09:25:06 PM: :popcorn
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 11, 2016, 10:13:48 PM: He is indeed and happy for that to be public......the others wish to remain anonymous at this time ;-*
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 11, 2016, 10:25:40 PM: Any spots?
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: alans1100 on March 11, 2016, 10:29:20 PM: Quote from: Gadget on March 11, 2016, 10:25:40 PM
Any spots?
I noticed two over on the FarRider site http://farriders.com/forum15/index.php?topic=11243.msg149553#msg149553 (http://farriders.com/forum15/index.php?topic=11243.msg149553#msg149553)

Here's Martin's SPOT
https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=fef556d514ac368c8 (https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=fef556d514ac368c8)

and Skidoo's
https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=ff1156d6ba82d56a9 (https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=ff1156d6ba82d56a9)
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Brookester on March 11, 2016, 11:26:19 PM: I don't think anyone is riding an FJR1400....but skidoooo is riding a GTR1400... :nahnah and all info is over on the new IBA forum :like
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 12, 2016, 04:17:50 AM: Quote from: Brookester on March 11, 2016, 11:26:19 PM
I don't think anyone is riding an FJR1400....but skidoooo is riding a GTR1400... :nahnah and all info is over on the new IBA forum :like

;-*
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 12, 2016, 07:49:37 AM: Riders approaching Narrandera and all good......they having SPOT issues, I think it's Spotwalla and that's on the fritz.....if your watching their progress

Cheers
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 12, 2016, 02:23:15 PM: Just crossed into S.A at Yamba :like
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 12, 2016, 09:33:31 PM: All travelling well and past the halfway point across Australia at Kimba at 21:45 EDST......Ceduna is their main stop tonight.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: gaz on March 12, 2016, 09:35:08 PM: Quote from: Gadget on March 11, 2016, 09:25:06 PM
:popcorn

:popcorn
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 13, 2016, 07:51:49 AM: Skidoo at 8:40 am NSW time, this morning.

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160312/af933c8cac10d9abf5db5fdc0263ceb0.jpg)
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 13, 2016, 08:11:55 AM: A few National Rally attendees are talking about meeting the guys at Scarborough tonight to welcome them in :-++
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Brookester on March 13, 2016, 09:42:36 AM: Coming into Border Village so should see them Scabs Beach about 11:30-midnight...more likely 1-2am as I think a couple may need a power nap...
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: LindsayGT on March 13, 2016, 10:06:46 AM: Arrived at BV 7:40am WA time.

1450km to go.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: LindsayGT on March 13, 2016, 10:55:57 AM: At the bottom of the Scarp, 8:30AM WA time. 1437km to go.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: LindsayGT on March 13, 2016, 03:32:41 PM: They'v just turned Right!!!

1:20PM about 920km to go.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: tj189 on March 13, 2016, 05:54:09 PM: Quote from: alans1100 on March 11, 2016, 10:29:20 PM
Quote from: Gadget on March 11, 2016, 10:25:40 PM
Any spots?
I noticed two over on the FarRider site [url]http://farriders.com/forum15/index.php?topic=11243.msg149553#msg149553[/url] ([url]http://farriders.com/forum15/index.php?topic=11243.msg149553#msg149553[/url])

Here's Martin's SPOT
[url]https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=fef556d514ac368c8[/url] ([url]https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=fef556d514ac368c8[/url])

and Skidoo's
[url]https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=ff1156d6ba82d56a9[/url] ([url]https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=ff1156d6ba82d56a9[/url])

Nothing on the FarRider link as it requires a login

Martin's is not working

Karls is working
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 13, 2016, 06:12:42 PM: Martins hasn't worked all along :|||| has a problem between findmespot and Spotwalla I think :think1

I spoke with one of the riders who where at Norsman for a short break at 18:20 EDST......all travelling well.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Wild Rose on March 13, 2016, 06:15:58 PM: Skidoo at Normsan at 18.45 :hatwave
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: LindsayGT on March 13, 2016, 07:37:49 PM: Well past Coolgardie at 5:37PM WA time.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: LindsayGT on March 13, 2016, 09:17:29 PM: At Southern Cross, 7PM WA time.

They have also got company. Frog and Toadster! :thumbs :thumbs
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 13, 2016, 10:06:50 PM: @ Bodalin, WA with 333 km to Scarborough, WA @ approx. 11:00 NSW time. Well ahead of 48 hours.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Brookester on March 13, 2016, 10:57:39 PM: Quote from: Gadget on March 13, 2016, 10:06:50 PM
@ Bodalin, WA with 333 km to Scarborough, WA @ approx. 11:00 NSW time. Well ahead of 48 hours.
Don't know if your times are right gadget??? Just coming into Kellerberrin and it's midnight NSW....they should make it with about an hour to spare still & it's a 50CC not 48
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 14, 2016, 01:41:46 AM: Bikes just arrived safe.....was chatting on phone last 15mis and biggest issue was Heat, heat and heat ;-*

Watch the SPOTs tomorrow......some are not done yet :whistle

:beer
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: WendyL on March 14, 2016, 03:21:12 AM: Awesome ride guys. Great to catch up :-++
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: LindsayGT on March 14, 2016, 03:29:36 AM: Just back from seeing 4 very happy chappies! :thumbs :-++

Well done.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Wild Rose on March 14, 2016, 04:45:25 AM: Quote from: ST2UP on March 14, 2016, 01:41:46 AM
Bikes just arrived safe.....was chatting on phone last 15mis and biggest issue was Heat, heat and heat ;-*

Watch the SPOTs tomorrow......some are not done yet :whistle

:beer

Well done guys :like
:beer
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 14, 2016, 07:02:42 AM: Well done!
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 14, 2016, 07:29:02 AM: 2 of the intrepid travellers after a sleep have heading off again today.......cooler temps predicted to the north today :thumbsup ......getting buffed by winds this morning from the East :well
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 14, 2016, 07:54:02 AM: Quote from: ST2UP on March 14, 2016, 07:29:02 AM
2 of the intrepid travellers after a sleep have heading off again today.......cooler temps predicted to the north today :thumbsup ......getting buffed by winds this morning from the East :well
Any new spots?
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 14, 2016, 08:12:09 AM: I noticed Karl's public spot had not awoken yet.....but they have been mobile for a few hours now.

:beer
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 14, 2016, 08:53:28 AM: Here is Skidoo's next spot link.....(courtesy of IBA Australia forum)

https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=ff1356d6be56e6462

Travel safe gents..... :-++
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 14, 2016, 03:54:58 PM: Bikes into Carnarvon at 16:30 AEDST :like
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Yorkie on March 15, 2016, 09:13:44 PM: Rides such as this are posted in a restricted section on ~~Far-riders~~ FarRiders not available to the general public, I believe we are doing a disservice to the riders attempting these rides by posting on our forum, ~~far-riders~~ FarRiders amongst us have access, those who are not ~~far-riders~~ FarRiders do not need to know.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 15, 2016, 09:22:02 PM: Quote from: Yorkie on March 15, 2016, 09:13:44 PM
Rides such as this are posted in a restricted section on Far-riders not available to the general public, I believe we are doing a disservice to the riders attempting these rides by posting on our forum, far-riders amongst us have access, those who are not far-riders do not need to know.
Skidoo is a member of this forum and also is happy to share his spots even on Facebook. He is actually doing IBA rides so I don't think it is exclusively FarRiders.

I take the view that the more eyes monitoring progress, the more safe the participant. The sooner a problem is noticed, the singer help can be organised.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Marcus on March 16, 2016, 06:46:59 AM: Serious question:

Can someone please explain what the big secret is?

I enjoy following their progress
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 16, 2016, 06:49:39 AM: So just to confirm while the riders who undertook this ride are all members of FarRiders (and 3 are members of OzSTOC) this ride is an IBA certified ride and has no connection to FarRiders just as it has none to OzSTOC. Naturally there are members of both organizations who have a genuine interest in serious LD riding.

The public SPOT profile of Skidooo has been posted on here (and I only presume FarRiders) with the permission of the IBA Managment team and the rider.

:beer
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 16, 2016, 07:17:53 AM: Quote from: Marcus on March 16, 2016, 06:46:59 AM
Serious question:

Can someone please explain what the big secret is?

I enjoy following their progress

There is a long winded rationale behind all of this :crackup

But the abbreviated version is this......IBA riding at this level seeking certification for currently certified rides or creating new ones to be certified by the IBA falls into the realms of extreme sports......and as an extreme athlete they don't give up their game plan ;-*

Trust me when I say there are LD riders all over the country and beyond salivating over their keyboards as this unfolds :nahnah

Cheers
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 16, 2016, 07:54:22 AM: Skidoo has reported on FB that he picked up puncture due to an animal bone yesterday and repaired it.

Today the repair is failing, so he is limping into Darwin to hopefully get a new tyre.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160315/c960ddc7f331f0faa137de92921d501c.jpg)
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: WendyL on March 16, 2016, 09:13:57 AM: Replacement tyre organised for tomorrow morning. Home cooked meal, comfy beds, hot showers and air con will all be waiting for them when they get here.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Diesel on March 16, 2016, 10:41:05 AM: Good onya W! Great to know you are keeping the North safe for those chucking a lap! :rockon
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: WendyL on March 16, 2016, 10:56:03 AM: Skidooo just called from Timber Creek. He has managed to find a tyre in Katherine so will get that fitted this afternoon before continuing on to Darwin.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Biggles on March 16, 2016, 03:50:06 PM: Quote from: ST2UP on March 16, 2016, 07:17:53 AM
There is a long winded rationale behind all of this :crackup

Another consideration in the LR community is reluctance to broadcast riding activity that might be viewed by interested Authorities. :whistle
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: WendyL on March 16, 2016, 04:03:00 PM: Unplanned U-turn and detour. Fatal motorcycle accident south of Adelaide River, I skipped a few heartbeats between hearing of the crash and checking the SPOT link :eek

Skidooo and Abe are still moving, now on the scenic route around Adelaide River. On target for a 5pm(ish) arrival into Darwin :thumbsup
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: tj189 on March 16, 2016, 05:15:27 PM: Quote from: Yorkie on March 15, 2016, 09:13:44 PM
Rides such as this are posted in a restricted section on ~~Far-riders~~ FarRiders not available to the general public, I believe we are doing a disservice to the riders attempting these rides by posting on our forum, ~~far-riders~~ FarRiders amongst us have access, those who are not ~~far-riders~~ FarRiders do not need to know.
Interesting comment Brian, the rides being attempted are for IBA certification. More information regarding the rides can be found on the IBA Australia forum which has public viewing. I see no disservice to the riders whatsoever, what I do see is some riders who are sharing their experience with the LDRiding community and I think that is fantastic. As someone mentioned three of these riders are OzSTOC and IBA members, they are more than likely members of other groups as well who could also be posting up information too. cheers :beer
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: tj189 on March 16, 2016, 05:17:06 PM: Quote from: Marcus on March 16, 2016, 06:46:59 AM
Serious question:

Can someone please explain what the big secret is?

I enjoy following their progress
No big secret, Karl has shared his link for the benefit of others interested in his riding
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: WendyL on March 16, 2016, 07:28:03 PM: Picked up a couple of smelly New South Welshmen this afternoon. They're showered, fed, clothes washed and tucked up in bed for a nap.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 16, 2016, 07:28:03 PM: And I am watching progress with envy.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 16, 2016, 07:28:47 PM: Quote from: WendyL on March 16, 2016, 07:28:03 PM
Picked up a couple of smelly New South Welshmen this afternoon. They're showered, fed, clothes washed and tucked up in bed for a nap.
The hostess with the mostess.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 16, 2016, 07:52:49 PM: Quote from: WendyL on March 16, 2016, 07:28:03 PM
Picked up a couple of smelly New South Welshmen this afternoon. They're showered, fed, clothes washed and tucked up in bed for a nap.

Yep.....I heard they were sleeping rough and ready on the road, perhaps Chatham House Rules apply :crackup
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: WendyL on March 17, 2016, 12:25:29 AM: After a feed and a few hours sleep, they're on the road again. They're even slightly less smelly. Chucked their clothes through the washing machine and drier.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 17, 2016, 05:59:03 AM: Sacrilege......road straight past the hot springs at Mataranka :Stirpot must be on a mission :whistle
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Marcus on March 17, 2016, 06:35:27 AM: What's their Spot link, so I can watch them today?
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 17, 2016, 06:42:39 AM: Quote from: ST2UP on March 14, 2016, 08:53:28 AM
Here is Skidoo's next spot link.....(courtesy of IBA Australia forum)

https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=ff1356d6be56e6462

Travel safe gents..... :-++

Skidoo's link unchanged..... ;-*
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Marcus on March 17, 2016, 06:44:40 AM: Thanks, how come it doesn't show the entire journey
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 17, 2016, 06:50:00 AM: Quote from: Marcus on March 17, 2016, 06:44:40 AM
Thanks, how come it doesn't show the entire journey
You have to change an option to see more than one day.

the option is adjustments and then you can select 1,2,3,4,5,6 days,1weeks, 2weeks etc.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Marcus on March 17, 2016, 06:53:42 AM: Ah there you go... WOOOOOW
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Brookester on March 17, 2016, 06:54:08 AM: Quote from: Marcus on March 17, 2016, 06:44:40 AM
Thanks, how come it doesn't show the entire journey
Go top right & click on 3 bars...from there click on down arrow next to ride title "back to work monday"...then click adjustments....then top drop down box select "show all" & update map...Spotwalla only shows last 24hrs/1 day as default & is based on Chicago time where Jason is based. Hope this helps.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 17, 2016, 06:54:15 AM: (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160316/506a23e035a6301d89d5ec3cfabe4927.jpg)
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Marcus on March 17, 2016, 06:56:35 AM: last stupid question: what do the orange dot represent?
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 17, 2016, 07:03:17 AM: Quote from: Marcus on March 17, 2016, 06:56:35 AM
last stupid question: what do the orange dot represent?

That's the SPOT GPS tracking device on the bike firing off its data that's shared then with Spotwalla to produce the breadcrumb trail you are viewing.....

The SPOT unit on the bike has a number of other features....User programable OK button, Custom button, Help and the fixed SOS button.

When they have a short/long break Karl has his customised to give break info....hence the little green box etc :wink1

Abe's has a similar setup :thumbsup
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Marcus on March 17, 2016, 07:10:51 AM: Gottcha...
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 17, 2016, 07:50:12 AM: The yellow boxes on Karl's is for longer breaks.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Marcus on March 17, 2016, 07:55:28 AM: :popcorn

Well I know what I'm doing for the rest of the day, Now they just need a satellite camera so I can see them hahaha
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: LindsayGT on March 17, 2016, 09:06:01 AM: So, straight ahead, or turn left!
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Marcus on March 17, 2016, 09:07:11 AM: I'm guessing straight.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: WendyL on March 17, 2016, 09:35:05 AM: We'll find out in the next half hour or so :grin
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 17, 2016, 10:24:06 AM: Right turn...... ;-*

Air down and across Wiso through the Tanami and onto the Tanami track......Hope they got their enclosed lands permit sorted :eek
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Marcus on March 17, 2016, 10:25:50 AM: It's got them at the road house at the moment
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: West Aussie Glen on March 17, 2016, 10:54:50 AM: Quote from: Marcus on March 17, 2016, 09:07:11 AM
I'm guessing straight.
Correct
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Diesel on March 17, 2016, 01:09:16 PM: Approaching Barrow Creek.... getting ready to unload?
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: NTRebel on March 17, 2016, 05:30:42 PM: About 100 klicks south of Alice Springs going well. :dred11

Quote from: Diesel on March 17, 2016, 01:09:16 PM
Approaching Barrow Creek.... getting ready to unload?
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 17, 2016, 08:22:00 PM: (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160317/76546800c667bcb1b7a9793b55d5b685.jpg)
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: NTRebel on March 17, 2016, 09:33:48 PM: looks like a well earned rest at marla.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 17, 2016, 09:50:47 PM: At 03:06:11 am tomorrow morning it will be 7 days straight.
I wonder what plans are afoot.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Marcus on March 18, 2016, 09:30:20 AM: They're in Port Augusta now
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 18, 2016, 09:34:12 AM: :popcorn
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 18, 2016, 09:38:15 AM: At this rate they could be in Byron tomorrow night.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 18, 2016, 10:47:15 AM: These boys really need to start buying some decent tyres.....neither of the them got a week out of a rear tyre. :Stirpot.

GTR replaced in Kathrine due to damage and the ST's being replaced today in Adelaide as it's just worn out......both left home on new PR4 GT's. Heaps of tread on the sides even with the casting tips if your keen to grab a week old tyre for the twisties cheap :whistle
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: WendyL on March 18, 2016, 10:50:43 AM: Yeah, Abe's tyre didn't look too bad after 5 days, guess that extra couple of days makes the world of difference.....

Just spoke to Abe, he sounds pretty chirpy, incredible ride so far :-++
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Diesel on March 18, 2016, 11:50:05 AM: They just barrelled through Snowtown. :fp
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Marcus on March 18, 2016, 11:58:36 AM: Quote from: Diesel on March 18, 2016, 11:50:05 AM
They just barrelled through Snowtown. :fp

(http://i.imgur.com/0mKXcg1.gif?noredirect)
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 18, 2016, 12:51:25 PM: Quote from: Diesel on March 18, 2016, 11:50:05 AM
They just barrelled through Snowtown. :fp
:fp groan... :grin
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: WendyL on March 18, 2016, 01:48:53 PM: New shoe time for Abe's bike in Adelaide.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: StinkyPete on March 18, 2016, 03:05:42 PM: I met Karl and Abe at the tyre fitters where we shared stories, coffee and burgers. They are both looking and feeling good, and the bodies and bikes are holding up well.

The adventure continues.......... :popcorn
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: StinkyPete on March 19, 2016, 03:37:02 PM: Karl and Abe are approaching West Wyalong, and thus Sydney does not appear to be the destination. :popcorn
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: LindsayGT on March 19, 2016, 07:49:31 PM: Just dropped in to Dubbo.
On their way again.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: StinkyPete on March 20, 2016, 09:00:11 AM: Strewth........ north of Brisbane and still going. :eek :clap
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 20, 2016, 11:17:46 AM: (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160320/a550a92fdc9e441d90528b3fee8ce82b.jpg)
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 20, 2016, 02:18:39 PM: They turned right at Ban Ban Springs! Where could they be off to next?
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160320/a0f34d2875a671a44b46a43ff8ff30e5.jpg)
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Marcus on March 20, 2016, 02:29:44 PM: This is one trip of the books for sure.

Sent from Tapatalk
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Shiney on March 20, 2016, 08:41:51 PM: WOW :eek What an awesome effort the guys are putting in :clap :clap :clap

:popcorn :popcorn :popcorn
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: johnnyYTED on March 20, 2016, 10:06:36 PM: :dred11
WOW the STamina these 2 guys have, the mental burden would brake moST men , they are very impressive, brave and courageous.
they are at Ilbilie 22'59 last location, ;)
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Shiney on March 20, 2016, 10:39:52 PM: Right you are mate, these guys are legends :-++ :-++ :-++
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 21, 2016, 07:07:05 AM: They Overnighted in Mackay and are now at Bowen.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Marcus on March 21, 2016, 07:15:24 AM: Wow that was strange, they sure took the long way to get to Warnambool.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: StinkyPete on March 21, 2016, 08:27:22 AM: I am wondering why they made the diversion from Torquay to Warnambool before heading north again. :think1
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: WendyL on March 21, 2016, 08:30:03 AM: Quote from: StinkyPete on March 21, 2016, 08:27:22 AM
I am wondering why they made the diversion from Torquay to Warnambool before heading north again. :think1

Just wait and see, it'll all come out in the end..... :whistle
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Marcus on March 21, 2016, 08:35:53 AM: What they should have done was ride around until the spot website made a giant picture of a motorbike
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: WendyL on March 21, 2016, 09:16:09 AM: Quote from: Marcus on March 21, 2016, 08:35:53 AM
What they should have done was ride around until the spot website made a giant picture of a motorbike

Shhhhhh.......don't give them ideas......... :crackup
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Marcus on March 21, 2016, 12:07:22 PM: Quote from: johnnyYTED on March 21, 2016, 11:50:35 AM
:dred11
I just saw they are heading south after reaching Ingham ,, :eek :thumb

They're still going North
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Brookester on March 21, 2016, 12:08:40 PM: Might wanna check again...Cardwell now..had a lookout at Hinchinbrook...they is just lost :nahnah
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 21, 2016, 01:03:00 PM: Coming into Innisfail. Do they turn left and enjoy some twisties or continue straight ahead?

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160321/16c244d03a10503f1c52068ba2e50abd.jpg)
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: WendyL on March 21, 2016, 01:20:20 PM: Quote from: Gadget on March 21, 2016, 01:03:00 PM
Coming into Innisfail. Do they turn left and enjoy some twisties or continue straight ahead?

I would think straight ahead, could be wrong though....
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: LindsayGT on March 21, 2016, 02:07:35 PM: At the time of posting, just south of Cairns. Where to next? :clap
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: LindsayGT on March 21, 2016, 02:22:20 PM: Does Jax Tyres do bike tyres? :rofl
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Diesel on March 21, 2016, 02:34:29 PM: (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160321/916c589c5b2236751cf1db5fe12c95fa.jpg)

Cheers, Diesel
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 21, 2016, 04:50:29 PM: A Cairns stop or stop-over?
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Marcus on March 21, 2016, 05:16:33 PM: Am I going crazy or was there other posts about them splitting and going different directions.

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Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 21, 2016, 06:38:52 PM: Yep going crazy is my guess....did you get bitten by anything in WA :whistle
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Sicman on March 21, 2016, 08:38:23 PM: Quote from: ST2UP on March 21, 2016, 06:38:52 PM
Yep going crazy is my guess....did you get bitten by anything in WA :whistle
That would have been a love bite by Sulky Bear in the dark of the night :o :fp :grin :grin
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 22, 2016, 06:14:53 AM: This morning they have been to Cooktown and are now heading south towards Innisfail.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 22, 2016, 10:19:47 PM: Back tracking or another mission?
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160322/a1db31edab7c12be87367597d681df7e.jpg)
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Biggles on March 22, 2016, 11:22:48 PM: Quote from: Gadget on March 22, 2016, 10:19:47 PM
Back tracking or another mission?

They realised they missed Brisbane on their way north. On their way to complete their set in Sydney.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Biggles on March 23, 2016, 09:54:28 AM: Could it be the boys are slowing down?
They're actually stopping in Toowoomba to sleep, after a relatively leisurely ride in from Goomeri.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 23, 2016, 12:25:37 PM: Having a BBQ with Streak?
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Marcus on March 23, 2016, 12:27:18 PM: Do they have a deadline?
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: WendyL on March 23, 2016, 12:35:28 PM: Might be like the Cairns to Cooktown leg where there was no SPOT, they may be on the move but we can't see them.....
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: WendyL on March 23, 2016, 03:45:49 PM: I've just spoken to Karl (Skidoooo). His SPOT battery has gone flat. They have finished their timed riding at Toowoomba and are now on their way home. Absolutely awesome effort Abe and Skidoooo!!!!! :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: LindsayGT on March 23, 2016, 04:16:17 PM: So what was the final reckoning?
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Marcus on March 23, 2016, 04:44:52 PM: Noooo the picture isn't complete...it needs to stop where they started
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: StinkyPete on March 23, 2016, 04:52:23 PM: It's been an amazing ride by Abe and Karl, and about 17,500km in around eleven days by my reckoning. :-++

I'm very keen see what IBA certifications come out of this epic long distance achievement, and hope to be able to read a full ride report at some time.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 23, 2016, 06:40:03 PM: Well done
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Post by: Shiney on March 23, 2016, 09:03:05 PM: AWESOME work guys :-++ :-++ :-++
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Biggles on March 23, 2016, 10:11:42 PM: Quote from: Marcus on March 23, 2016, 04:44:52 PM
Noooo the picture isn't complete...it needs to stop where they started

I thought they would go west from Cairns (Townsville?) to do the figure 8.

Whatever the aim, it is a legendary effort. (Mind you, the Credit Card bill for fuel will be scary!)
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Abe on March 24, 2016, 07:14:39 AM: Good morning one and all.

A massive big thank-you to all the supporters, that supplied a happy smile, escorts (legal kind), phone calls, food, shower and bed to name a few :Blow.
More on that in RR.

Thanks for watching, I hope you didn't get too bored, we weren't.

We started with a dynamic ride plan, that was several months in the planning (by Karl)

Over 18,000 kms in 11 days.

All will be revealed in the ride report in a couple of weeks.

Till then, keep riding. :thumb
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Marcus on March 24, 2016, 07:18:03 AM: Good on you Abe massive job... well done.
Can you show me your completed spot image?
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: WendyL on March 24, 2016, 09:03:46 AM: Quote from: Marcus on March 24, 2016, 07:18:03 AM
Good on you Abe massive job... well done.
Can you show me your completed spot image?

To get the completed image, you just change the timeframe you're viewing. I had it set to view 2 weeks so I could see the whole trip.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Abe on March 24, 2016, 09:47:40 AM: Quote from: Marcus on March 24, 2016, 07:18:03 AM
Good on you Abe massive job... well done.
Can you show me your completed spot image?

Thanks Marcus
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Wild Rose on March 24, 2016, 10:04:29 AM: Well done Abe and Karl for such a huge effort that I wouldn't even think of doing :like
I'm glad you got home safe and I am looking to reading the ride report :popcorn
:beer
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Marcus on March 24, 2016, 10:51:08 AM: Hey Abe. Why the detour to warnambal?

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Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on March 24, 2016, 01:01:19 PM: Quote from: Abe on March 24, 2016, 09:47:40 AM
Quote from: Marcus on March 24, 2016, 07:18:03 AM
Good on you Abe massive job... well done.
Can you show me your completed spot image?

Thanks Marcus

Ohh.....is that why I couldn't get you on your home phone, you were out riding :Stirpot
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 24, 2016, 04:00:14 PM: Tremendus effort Karl and Abe.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: WendyL on March 24, 2016, 04:29:03 PM: Quote from: ST2UP on March 24, 2016, 01:01:19 PM
Quote from: Abe on March 24, 2016, 09:47:40 AM
Quote from: Marcus on March 24, 2016, 07:18:03 AM
Good on you Abe massive job... well done.
Can you show me your completed spot image?

Thanks Marcus

Ohh.....is that why I couldn't get you on your home phone, you were out riding :Stirpot

Nah, he was just ignoring your calls, he answered mine. He just knew you'd be badgering him for things like milk and bread :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: johnnyYTED on March 24, 2016, 05:49:29 PM: :dred11
Well done Abe and Karl ,,, what a journey rode..
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Abe on March 24, 2016, 06:32:56 PM: Quote from: Marcus on March 24, 2016, 10:51:08 AM
Hey Abe. Why the detour to warnambal?

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It was for the added distance required for an IBA certified ride.
It will be clearer when the RR is done :thumb
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Diesel on March 24, 2016, 08:07:24 PM: Well done lads. I don't think I could even FLY that far without crying profusely! :eek

A great few days' entertainment for all and sundry. Thanks for involving us. :thumb

Cheers Diesel
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: tj189 on March 26, 2016, 12:24:30 PM: Well done on this ride guys!!

Interestingly, this ride was shared across four different motorcycle forums, gaining an enormous following for the LDRiding community in Australia :thumbs

Good luck with the Iron Butt Association verification process :thumb
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: WendyL on March 29, 2016, 08:56:18 AM: Quote from: Diesel on March 24, 2016, 08:07:24 PM
Well done lads. I don't think I could even FLY that far without crying profusely! :eek

A great few days' entertainment for all and sundry. Thanks for involving us. :thumb

Cheers Diesel

Funnily enough, my son suggested I should have flown to Melbourne to meet the intrepid travellers after witnessing their forms in both Perth and Darwin......I decided against it on a purely financial basis....
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: STroppy on March 29, 2016, 12:51:46 PM: Great ride Karl and Abe . . My Butt would have definately split in half after that ride . . It has already started . . Looking forward to your ride report . . With fotos of course . . Again great job . . I'm feel tired just thinking about it . .
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 30, 2016, 09:52:43 PM: Karl is off on another one (50CC) from Cooktown at 02:00 am Thursday morning. I wonder if it will be the same Spot?
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Biggles on March 30, 2016, 10:03:18 PM: Try this:

https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=1028d56f66336e4a46 (https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=1028d56f66336e4a46)
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 30, 2016, 10:05:41 PM: Quote from: Biggles on March 30, 2016, 10:03:18 PM
Try this:

https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=1028d56f66336e4a46 (https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=1028d56f66336e4a46)
Thank you sir!
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Abe on March 31, 2016, 05:34:11 AM: He is a man on a mission.

Spoke to Karl yesterday and is in good spirits.

Has modified his ride plan from the last attempt a little, so fingers crossed.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 31, 2016, 07:33:01 AM: Already at Charters Towers.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Marcus on March 31, 2016, 08:05:20 AM: :popcorn
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Biggles on March 31, 2016, 01:23:00 PM: I was expecting him to turn west at Charters Towers. :popcorn
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: WendyL on March 31, 2016, 01:41:40 PM: He posted on facebook that he would be at his destination 50 hours after starting....
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Biggles on March 31, 2016, 02:13:01 PM: Quote from: WendyL on March 31, 2016, 01:41:40 PM
He posted on facebook that he would be at his destination 50 hours after starting....

Ah- pioneering a new "Off-Centre CC" ! :thumbs
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on March 31, 2016, 08:23:44 PM: (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160331/c86a5f926e18cc4273e9e4dd57321e14.jpg)
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: LindsayGT on March 31, 2016, 10:28:26 PM: Stopped at an IBA motel just south of Stanthorpe for a well earned rest. :-++
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on April 01, 2016, 06:06:20 AM: Another early start. Karl is now in Tamworth.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on April 01, 2016, 08:27:23 AM: It was a fresh'n'foggy start to the day in the New England.....I found this fella lost in the fog, gave him some tail lights to follow for a couple hours.

He has Wombattle in his mirror now for the day.

And I know.....need to clean front camera lens on my mbl. :H

(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/ST2UP/98f6d891d71ed021bc142543cf87f44a_zpskvl92bnt.jpg)
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Sicman on April 01, 2016, 08:30:10 AM: Quote from: ST2UP on April 01, 2016, 08:27:23 AM
And I know.....need to clean front camera lens on my mbl. :H

([url]http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q717/ST2UP/98f6d891d71ed021bc142543cf87f44a_zpskvl92bnt.jpg[/url])

Its an apple - :Stirpot just clean it like your pannier - bit of petrol and light a match - Problem solved :butt :grin
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: ST2UP on April 01, 2016, 12:06:26 PM: Quick Sicman......run down to the corner and wave at the nice men riding past on their motorsickles. :hatwave
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on April 01, 2016, 03:36:36 PM: Just north of Albury.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: WendyL on April 01, 2016, 03:42:11 PM: Making pretty good time. I would expect him to be in Warnambool well before his 50 hours expires.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: LindsayGT on April 01, 2016, 11:33:23 PM: Well done Skidoooo. Amazing. :thumbs :thumbs :thumbs

A quick and dirty Google Maps, gives around 3940km, give or take a few.
Title: Re: 4x Bikes heading out on a 50cc.
Post by: Gadget on April 02, 2016, 08:57:57 AM: According to Skidoooo on FB, just on 4,000 km. And a quick calculation by me on start and stop times around 47:40 hours. Champion effort considering heavy fog, and lots of cattle and roos were encountered.