Author Topic: Spanner is off on a ride starting tonight, live link to mobile realtime below (Read 25034 times)

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #125 on:** January 15, 2017, 04:21:51 AM »

spanner · « **Reply #126 on:** January 15, 2017, 04:28:54 AM »

I only just bought this two days ago.

Sigh

Missed it by 'this' much!

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #127 on:** January 15, 2017, 04:41:00 AM »

Take heart in the fact that you are not the only person who has been let down in a challenge by dud equipment

There's a BP roadhouse just 2 blocks further on?

spanner · « **Reply #128 on:** January 15, 2017, 04:55:20 AM »

Oh dear .... being Sunday tomorrow they don't open till 9am!

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #129 on:** January 15, 2017, 05:17:17 AM »

I won't say the words I was thinking, but they are the same size as the ones you used, just in the opposite order.

Gadget · « **Reply #130 on:** January 15, 2017, 06:09:37 AM »

Bugger! You were doing well. I presume you were feeling well.

Cheers,
Gary

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #131 on:** January 15, 2017, 06:18:55 AM »

I guess it really comes under the principle of 'Shi dappens' ... one small thing leads to another.

Gadget · « **Reply #132 on:** January 15, 2017, 06:24:31 AM »

Some RideOn might have helped. Or Zssshh

Cheers,
Gary

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #133 on:** January 15, 2017, 06:35:48 AM »

I used to carry a can of Zssshh years ago... had a flat somewhere south of Port Hedland.
The can suggests that you get the tyre repaired properly within 50 miles or whatever.
Was on the inland road to Perth through Meekatharra, and had the tube repaired in Perth, some 1500 km later....

tj189 · « **Reply #134 on:** January 15, 2017, 06:40:56 AM »

bit of a bugger with the flat and stuffed pump Dave. Look forward to your next run

Biggles · « **Reply #135 on:** January 15, 2017, 08:17:56 AM »

Just up myself.
That answers the questions we had about why you were wandering around in the park.
Sorry that all fell apart. Did you happen to get witnesses for the SS1600 back in Barcaldine?

Gadget · « **Reply #136 on:** January 15, 2017, 08:19:06 AM »

Quote from: Kev Murphy on January 15, 2017, 06:35:48 AM

I used to carry a can of Zssshh years ago... had a flat somewhere south of Port Hedland.
The can suggests that you get the tyre repaired properly within 50 miles or whatever.
Was on the inland road to Perth through Meekatharra, and had the tube repaired in Perth, some 1500 km later....

I have a similar Zssshh story, but with a car tyre. Drove for about 1,000 km because I was coming home for a long weekend through the Friday night. Got it repaired Sat morning in Brisbane.

Cheers,
Gary

Shiney · « **Reply #137 on:** January 15, 2017, 11:04:32 AM »

It was an awesome attempt mate

Sorry to hear that it didn't work out

I'm sure you'll make it next time

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #138 on:** January 15, 2017, 11:33:05 AM »

http://glympse.com/013K-4SKZ

Should be in Hughenden in about 2 hours

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #139 on:** January 15, 2017, 11:51:08 AM »

From Hughenden to Charters Towers is another 250 Km, and Townsville about a further 140 Km.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #140 on:** January 15, 2017, 12:56:50 PM »

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #141 on:** January 15, 2017, 01:06:34 PM »

Making good time, about 5 minutes from Hughenden now

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #142 on:** January 15, 2017, 01:14:01 PM »

.. and of course, the obligatory main street run..

Biggles · « **Reply #143 on:** January 15, 2017, 01:17:35 PM »

He did his customary lap of the town before settling on the Hughenden Caltex at 1:15 EST.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #144 on:** January 15, 2017, 01:23:11 PM »

Full tank again, and onto the Flinders Highway

spanner · « **Reply #145 on:** January 15, 2017, 01:38:18 PM »

Spot of lunch and drink of ice tea.

Went through. Rain shower that was heavy enough to warrant the wet weather gear only to pop around the corner to see the rain stopped 300 meter up the road. So hot that I got wetter sweating thanks did by the radio n

Hahahaha

Now it will be a 'quick' trip to Townsville.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #146 on:** January 15, 2017, 01:41:16 PM »

spanner · « **Reply #147 on:** January 15, 2017, 01:43:18 PM »

ETA Townsville approx 17:40 Qld time.

I will no doubt write up a report and include some photos etc in due course.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #148 on:** January 15, 2017, 01:49:30 PM »

Quote from: spanner on January 15, 2017, 01:38:18 PM

Now it will be a 'quick' trip to Townsville.

Only 4+ hours from home, now

(maybe a little less ?)

You had time to take photos????

Ah well, at least home before dark, and a good sleep tonight, eh?

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #149 on:** January 15, 2017, 02:07:34 PM »

The road beckons...

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