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Title: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: alans1100 on July 09, 2012, 02:42:07 PM
Heather and I are doing a ride to Silverton and maybe doing this as an overnighter so we're inviting anyone else that would like to attend  :thumbs.

Details of accommodation etc here http://www.silverton.org.au/index.php (http://www.silverton.org.au/index.php)

Our route showing rest stops  http://goo.gl/maps/zbI3 (http://goo.gl/maps/zbI3)

(https://cdn.concreteplayground.com/content/uploads/2016/07/Silverton-Hotel-Flickr-Amanda-Slater.jpeg)

Distance from Trot Park 560 kms
Distance from Roxby Downs 690 kms
Title: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: Leethal on July 09, 2012, 05:35:28 PM
hmmm, sounds interesting Alan. Might have my bum broken in by then and it would be good to get away. Picked up my bike from Wallaroo last weekend and the 160k home felt like enough for now, but love it anyway :-)
Title: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September
Post by: phil-ST-er on July 12, 2012, 03:53:30 PM
I will give this some thought.
Phil
 :blu13
Title: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: saaz on July 12, 2012, 09:11:49 PM
That's the NSW/Qld Ozstoc overnight dates (yes I looked it up to see if I could come!)  Wish it was  few free days as I would come.
Title: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: Smokeguy on July 12, 2012, 10:41:16 PM
Sounds good. I'll see if the better half would like to take the time off as well.
Title: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: alans1100 on July 12, 2012, 11:05:24 PM
hmmm, sounds interesting Alan. Might have my bum broken in by then and it would be good to get away. Picked up my bike from Wallaroo last weekend and the 160k home felt like enough for now, but love it anyway :-)

Hi and welcome,

We did a 900 km ride back to Smithfield Plains from Bendigo via the Riverland when we picked up  :bl11 6 years ago. 
Title: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: Pete on July 13, 2012, 09:32:30 AM
Thanks for the invitation Alan, it would be great weekend away  but unfortuantly Mel & i are both working that weekend, i'm sure you will all have a great weekend away, i'm Jealous.......
Title: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: StinkyPete on July 17, 2012, 08:08:19 AM
I'll make a decision closer to the date, but it would be a good ride. 
Title: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: Kelpie on July 24, 2012, 10:07:56 PM
This looks like an interesting ride. I am unsure at the moment if I can make it and will confirm closer to the time. As a new member I look forward to meeting other St riders  :wht11  :wht11
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: Streak on July 25, 2012, 06:56:51 AM
Indicated as Interested in Attending:

Alans1100 & Heather
Leethal
phil-ST-er
Smokeguy
StinkyPete
Kelpie
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: Diesel on July 25, 2012, 11:59:22 AM
I'm there on the 9th!  Damn it!      :||||

I'm doing my own little 'Mad Max Filming Locations' tour whilst there. As you may/may not know, Mad Max II - Road Warrior scenes were filmed here (Opening scene, and truck smash/rollover scene to name just two).

Here is some info, if you're interested.....




Open the website and then click the maps links - all looks pretty good...


http://www.madmaxmovies.com/mad-max-2-the-road-warrior/filming-locations/index.html (http://www.madmaxmovies.com/mad-max-2-the-road-warrior/filming-locations/index.html)


Pic 3, 7 & 8 of website:

http://goo.gl/maps/NwTY (http://goo.gl/maps/NwTY)



Pic #8 & 9:
http://goo.gl/maps/wMn0 (http://goo.gl/maps/wMn0)



Silverton Hotel:
Look here - you can SEE the Interceptor out the front of the Silverton Hotel....

http://goo.gl/maps/vrxu (http://goo.gl/maps/vrxu)

And just wind your mouse wheel out a little - you can still see it on satelite view.


And don't forget the Mad Max Museum .......

http://www.silverton.org.au/madmaxmuseum.html (http://www.silverton.org.au/madmaxmuseum.html)


Hope this helps.

Cheers, Diesel
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: alans1100 on July 25, 2012, 02:37:07 PM
@ Diesel

There's also a Mad Max museum as well http://www.silverton.org.au/madmaxmuseum.html (http://www.silverton.org.au/madmaxmuseum.html)

Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: phil-ST-er on July 27, 2012, 07:56:09 AM
I have hit an "Oh crap!" moment. :||||
Have been putting this ride in as a definate when it occured that on the 15th I will have to be at a wedding. I am greatly disappointed as I would love to do this ride and see the Mad Max museum and Silverton. Sorry Allan looks like we will have to catch up on another ride.
Cheers everyone
Phil
 :blu13
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: Diesel on July 27, 2012, 08:15:38 AM
I have hit an "Oh crap!" moment. :||||
Have been putting this ride in as a definate when it occured that on the 15th I will have to be at a wedding. I am greatly disappointed as I would love to do this ride and see the Mad Max museum and Silverton. Sorry Allan looks like we will have to catch up on another ride.



 :hijacked  You are welcome to join me and two mates a week earlier Phil if you can work that in to your plan. PM me if interested to as to preserve this thread's direction.

Hijack over

Cheers Diesel
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: phil-ST-er on July 27, 2012, 08:37:33 AM
Hi Diesel
Please excuse my ignorance but what does "PM"mean. Your not suggesting Julia attends I hope
Cheers
Phil
 :blu13
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: Brock on July 27, 2012, 08:48:48 AM
PM is Private or Personal Message, if you have a look under A members Photo, there are 3 or 4 little icons under neath. One of them is for Personal Message
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: phil-ST-er on July 27, 2012, 10:20:15 AM
Thanks Brock
Phil
 :blu13
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: Streak on August 04, 2012, 07:02:40 PM
Indicated as Interested in Attending:

SA Alans1100 & Heather
SA Leethal
SA Smokeguy
SA StinkyPete
SA Kelpie

So we should call this the SA event  :hatwave
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: StinkyPete on August 04, 2012, 07:13:39 PM
Broken Hill is more South Australian than it is New South Wales, and is even on SA time, so of course it should be flagged as an SA event.  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: phil-ST-er on August 06, 2012, 01:42:01 PM
Wont be making this trip on this weekend as previously indicated so it will be unfortunate (for me) to miss out on catching up with the SA members and discuss the National Rally. So please keep me in the loop and let me know what you want me to do. Will at least be getting to Silverton the weekend before with the Diesel Trip
Cheers
Phil
 :blu13
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: StinkyPete on August 22, 2012, 08:26:17 PM
Would it be a good idea for those who going to meet up somewhere are ride together, or shall we simply meet at Penrose Park, Silverton on Saturday arvo?  I'm tenting, and assume that we'll have a meal together in the Silverton Hotel.
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: alans1100 on August 22, 2012, 09:36:18 PM
Would it be a good idea for those who going to meet up somewhere are ride together, or shall we simply meet at Penrose Park, Silverton on Saturday arvo?  I'm tenting, and assume that we'll have a meal together in the Silverton Hotel.

I'm not sure as to what we're doing yet. Heather wants to take here bike and I'll be limited to her speed while she is still on 'L' plate. I have to get her used to riding in traffic around here before we get to Silverton turn off in Broken Hill. So you might even pass us on the way up.

I hadn't given the hotel much thought but it might save us the hassle of fixing a meal at our tent site.
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: Diesel on August 22, 2012, 10:48:25 PM
The Hotel is WALKING DISTANCE from Penrose Park CP (via a short cut on the property).

A 10 person cabin can be rented for $80.

Hope this helps.

Cheers, Diesel
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: Streak on August 30, 2012, 09:49:25 PM
Bump...
Silverton overnighter! we're inviting anyone else that would like to attend  :thumbs.

Details of accommodation etc here http://www.silverton.org.au/index.php (http://www.silverton.org.au/index.php)

Our route showing rest stops  http://goo.gl/maps/zbI3 (http://goo.gl/maps/zbI3)

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j374/alans1100/640px-Silverton_NSW.jpg)

Distance from Trot Park 560 kms
Distance from Roxby Downs 690 kms

Indicated as Interested in Attending:

SA Alans1100 & Heather
SA Leethal
SA Smokeguy
SA StinkyPete
SA Kelpie
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: Leethal on September 04, 2012, 07:50:15 PM
although the bike is coming back together nicely after its paint job and i get the seat back on the 14th with a lambswool cover and all, i am only getting the stiches out of my foot on the 13th, so leaving on the 15th might be a bit too much for me - but ya never know  :)
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: alans1100 on September 04, 2012, 07:58:22 PM
although the bike is coming back together nicely after its paint job and i get the seat back on the 14th with a lambswool cover and all, i am only getting the stiches out of my foot on the 13th, so leaving on the 15th might be a bit too much for me - but ya never know  :)

I wasn't sure if you would be able to make it or not. Just advise us one way or the other on the 14th/15th and we'll leave it at that.
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: Brock on September 04, 2012, 10:00:05 PM
Toughen up Lethal,

thats what Panadol and Sports tape are for. :rofl :rofl :rofl
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: Kelpie on September 04, 2012, 10:27:18 PM
I am sorry to say that I am not able to attend.
My aged mother has confirmed that she will be admitted to hospital for her hip replacement on Sept 14th.
I was hoping for another week.   :fp

Kelpie
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: Smokeguy on September 05, 2012, 06:40:02 PM
Yes Alan  count me in - just need the run details - start / meeting place confirmed -  cant wait :)
 :blu13
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: alans1100 on September 05, 2012, 07:49:41 PM
Lonerider 1 from Mildura has expressed via PM interest in attending and will confirm over the weekend

Heather and I should be leaving Peterborough aound 10am and should arrive about 2pm

@ Smokeguy (Bob).

Pete, Heather and I are camping at Penrose Park so can meet you there around 3 pm. Might be a shorter run for you going via Mildura. ((might be a record here) riding in 3 states for an RTE))......
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: StinkyPete on September 05, 2012, 10:14:13 PM
Hmmmm.     Three states is certainly tempting, although it's hardly shorter.  It's 512km from home to Silverton going via Gawler and the Barrier Highway, and 713km if I go via Loxton and Mildura.   Either way, I plan on leaving home quite early in the morning.
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: alans1100 on September 05, 2012, 10:42:03 PM
Hmmmm.     Three states is certainly tempting, although it's hardly shorter.  It's 512km from home to Silverton going via Gawler and the Barrier Highway, and 713km if I go via Loxton and Mildura.   Either way, I plan on leaving home quite early in the morning.

That was for Bob, he lives at Berri
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: Lonerider1 on September 09, 2012, 07:25:08 PM
Hi all I will be attending the ride to Silverton, and I also have a new st rider also tagging along

 See you all soon  Rick

http://ozstoc.com/Smileys/default/bl13.gif (http://ozstoc.com/Smileys/default/bl13.gif)
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: alans1100 on September 09, 2012, 07:32:18 PM
Indicated as Interested in Attending:

SA Alans1100 & Heather
SA Leethal
SA Smokeguy
SA StinkyPete
VIC Lonerider 1 & mate
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: saaz on September 09, 2012, 09:29:28 PM
This is turning into a SA/Vic meeting. Well done!
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: StinkyPete on September 09, 2012, 10:38:14 PM
Welcome Loanrider1,    I look forward to meeting up and swapping stories.    Pete
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: StinkyPete on September 10, 2012, 04:33:50 PM
Broken Hill weather is looking good for the weekend.
Mostly Sunny and 6-21 Saturday, and 9-24 Sunday.
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: alans1100 on September 10, 2012, 05:50:39 PM
Broken Hill weather is looking good for the weekend.
Mostly Sunny and 6-21 Saturday, and 9-24 Sunday.

Any idea what time your leaving or when you expect to be up around Terrowie (20 kms from here)......I don't know where you plan on refuelling but it's about the halfway point for you if not then there's Oodlawirra (?) where the fruit block is and Yunta after that.

Only taking my bike and we're stopping at Yunta (rest stop) and Cockburn (border) which is one of many places I lived in as a railway child.
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: StinkyPete on September 10, 2012, 06:01:28 PM
Alan.
PM sent.
Pete
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: phil-ST-er on September 11, 2012, 10:06:53 AM
Got back yesterday from our trip to Silverton over the weekend with Diesel and Growley. Fantastic ride, great weather, great company and the Mad Max 2 museum and surrounding country a real highlight. Silverton pub is expecting you as we told them you will be there this weekend. If i could i would do it again with you guys. Make sure you ask about the 'test' at the pub. Its a bit challenging but after a few practice shots Growley, Steve and myself got it right and got a free beer for our trouble. Watch out for goats between Cockburn and Broken Hill as well as emus, there were a few about last weekend. Oh and if you dont like sausages then you might be a bit hungry for tea on saturday night. Have a great time and safe trip and look forward to catching up with you for a planning session for the March Rally
Phil
 :blu13
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: Diesel on September 12, 2012, 10:31:04 AM
Yeah - it was great stuff Phil - thanks mate.

To the Members heading out this weekend......

Make sure you tell Adrian at the Mad Max Museum that Diesel sent you and that you are OzSTOC Members.

You may not get a discount (I't's only $7.50 to get in anyway), but you'll be guaranteed a very warm reception and a lot of extra personal attention during your stay.

Adrian is a champ of a bloke and is only to happy to tell you about the Museum artifacts and people.

Also told Steve at the Silverton Pub to keep an eye out for you folks - he should have an OzSTOC card from Diesel there somewhere - he'll remember our little group too - he even gave us FREE BEER!!!        :beer       :runyay

It will take you over an hour to wind your way around the walls that are filled with memorabilia from the various movies and commercials that have been filmed there.

We also rode the 5 kms out to the Mundi Mundi Plains where they filmed these scenes...

http://www.madmaxmovies.com/mad-max-2-the-road-warrior/filming-locations/index.html (http://www.madmaxmovies.com/mad-max-2-the-road-warrior/filming-locations/index.html)

Enjoy!

Cheers, Diesel
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: Streak on September 13, 2012, 07:25:29 AM

Indicated as Interested in Attending:

SA Alans1100 & Heather
SA Leethal
SA Smokeguy
SA StinkyPete
VIC Lonerider 1 & mate
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: alans1100 on September 17, 2012, 12:13:00 PM
The ride to Silverton on Saturday was all but ok. It was 9:45am by the time I fuelled up (inc a 10 litre jerry can) and headed off. Peter (StinkyPete) was due for a fuel stop at Terrowie (20kms from Home) at around the same time. There was a chance of meeting at the northern Peterborough turn off of the Barrier Hwy we knew he would be riding a little faster than I was with towing the trailer.

A stop off at Yunta for a rest and about 5 minutes later Pete pulled up behind us. We decided to meet again at Silverton because of our average lower speed though manage to pass a B double in the more hilly section close to home. Another stop off at Olary before an almost non stop run to the BIG W shopping centre. There were a few goats and emus to be seen at various places along the road but within two k's of Cockburn (Border) I spotted an Emu beside the road but missed the two on the road in front of me. Luckily I was only doing about 80kph so I did a quick change to the right lane and hit the anchors and we passed without incident but startled one of the emus.

A quick mention here that we saw about 20/30 bikes heading to the border from Broken Hill. Looked like a group day ride.

We needed to pick up a couple items at the shopping centre and find something for lunch. Woolworths Plus was my fuel stop where the 1100 took 18.84 litres for 278Kms or 14.39K/Litre. We set up camp at Penrose Park after our arrival at 3pm. Pete's bike and tent were there but no Pete but he turned up as we finished getting our tent etc sorted out. A few minutes later Bob (Smokeguy), Rick and Malcom (Lonerider1 & his mate) rocked up. A little while later we rode out to Mundi Mundi Lookout where we arrived just before sunset.

Heather took a picture or two

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j374/alans1100/Ozstoc%20Photos/Silverton%20NSW/002.jpg)

The Bikes at the lookout

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j374/alans1100/Ozstoc%20Photos/Silverton%20NSW/004.jpg) 

A group some of the local nurses from Broken Hill and Wilcannia

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j374/alans1100/Ozstoc%20Photos/Silverton%20NSW/007.jpg)

Bikes and us in front of the setting sun

Then it was back to the park and a walk in the dark over to the Hotel for tea. A little later we headed over to Rick and Malcolm's cabin for a chit chat and some had a wine or two.

On Sunday morning a ride to the Hotel for a picture or two.

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j374/alans1100/Ozstoc%20Photos/Silverton%20NSW/028.jpg)

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j374/alans1100/Ozstoc%20Photos/Silverton%20NSW/035.jpg)

Mad max VW Beetle

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j374/alans1100/Ozstoc%20Photos/Silverton%20NSW/03SilvertonCafe.jpg)

Then up to the cafe where some of us had breakfast

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j374/alans1100/Ozstoc%20Photos/Silverton%20NSW/05SilvertonMadMaxMuseum.jpg)

The Mad Max museum beside the cafe

As part of the conversation I made mention of my previous CX500 Turbo and as luck would have there was one parked just down the road from the hotel as we were on our way out. I did point it out to those behind us. The road back to Broken Hill saw what I believe was the local Ulysses club having the regular ride and I did spot one 1100 and three 1300's, a 1500 wing and a few 1800 wings.

Stopping at Olary again on the way back and I noticed the Ulysses sign on the Hotel. All the little towns along here were built to service the steam trains and one or two are no longer there.

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j374/alans1100/Ozstoc%20Photos/Silverton%20NSW/08OlaryHotel.jpg)

We arrived home about 3.00pm. I checked my GPS log and came up with a trip distance of 612kms, average speed 87kph, max speed 129kph ( when passing b-double).



 

Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: Brock on September 17, 2012, 12:21:46 PM
And?????
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: alans1100 on September 17, 2012, 01:40:09 PM
And?????

I hit post by mistake instead of preview.....
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: phil-ST-er on September 17, 2012, 01:55:24 PM
Did anyone do the TEST at the pub?
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: StinkyPete on September 17, 2012, 05:33:57 PM
NO!   I've heard about what it involves from my brother who visisted Silverton some time ago with some mates.    They all got legless and one decided to have a go at the test.   Having heard the story, it wasn't for me.
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: Lonerider1 on September 23, 2012, 10:02:16 PM
Hi all, Just a quick post to say that the Silverton ride was a very enjoyable ride from Mildura, meeting up with Bob and Malcolm @ Wentworth.
Been a while since I was up at Broken hill, and even longer out to Silverton. The bike went well, first long ride since picking it up from
Swan Hill.  I hope that the suggestion for the next ride is considered, will be a really good ride, ( Naracoorte ) ?.
May have to see if I can organize some camping equipment and try tying it on like Pete had it.  Was good to catch up with other st owners
and get idea's.
 
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: alans1100 on September 23, 2012, 10:29:40 PM
Hi all, Just a quick post to say that the Silverton ride was a very enjoyable ride from Mildura, meeting up with Bob and Malcolm @ Wentworth.
Been a while since I was up at Broken hill, and even longer out to Silverton. The bike went well, first long ride since picking it up from
Swan Hill.  I hope that the suggestion for the next ride is considered, will be a really good ride, ( Naracoorte ) ?.
May have to see if I can organize some camping equipment and try tying it on like Pete had it.  Was good to catch up with other st owners
and get idea's.
 

I've got the Naracoorte caves page in favourites but haven't looked at it in detail yet?
Title: Re: Silverton NSW Overnighter 15th/16th September 2012
Post by: phil-ST-er on September 24, 2012, 10:23:42 AM
Look into it and let us know what you decide
Phil
 :blu13 :blu13 :blu13