Author Topic: Perth to Canberra trip 2 March 2018 (Read 9813 times)

perthcarpetcleaner · « **Reply #25 on:** February 23, 2018, 08:05:15 AM »

Quote from: West Aussie Glen on February 22, 2018, 11:17:31 PM

Quote from: alans1100 on January 14, 2018, 07:27:11 PM
I note your intention for a 1600 km ride. I would suggest Norseman to Port Augusta with a distance of 1669kms; essentially a straight line.

Advise caution if you plan to do much night riding between Norseman and Ceduna other than it's an easy ride over. Some of the roadhouses run 24/7 to cater for the trucks with most running overnight to avoid the terrorists (tourists).
Problem with this Alan is that there will be probably 5 to 6 hours in the dark in bad wildlife country.

The Mandurah/Ecula option by leaving at midnight the early (dark hours) would be in far less wildlife prone areas.

The revised plan is Perth to Nullabor which is just over 1600km. will be on the road by midnight so night riding in the early hours of Friday 2/3/18.
will be using spot tracker to monitor my progress.
hope to be at Nullabor around 5pm.

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perthcarpetcleaner · « **Reply #26 on:** February 23, 2018, 08:06:25 AM »

Quote from: Jdbiker on February 23, 2018, 07:50:04 AM

Have a fantastic trip

thanks Jdbiker

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johnnyYTED · « **Reply #27 on:** February 23, 2018, 01:11:34 PM »

have a gQQd trip, it lQQks like your well planned & organised. STay hydrated is the beST advice I can give.
In your Sena Cam teST video I think you could aim the camera up juST a little as moST of the fQQtage was lQQking down at your dash.. but you probably noticed that

STroppy and I leave for our Tasmania 21 day tour both towing our trailers on 4 march but have done a lot less planning the details. We're winging it mostly

« **Reply #28 on:** February 23, 2018, 01:17:26 PM »

Quote from: StinkyPete on February 23, 2018, 06:03:56 AM

Give me a call when you are in Adelaide and perhaps we can hook up for a coffee and chat etc. I've PM'd you my phone number etc.

If I'm not working shall join you.

Lionel · « **Reply #29 on:** February 23, 2018, 07:15:25 PM »

You'll need to stop for a receipt (does not need to be for fuel) at least every 600 kms. I got caught out once when a servo was not open. I was able to get to the next servo about 100 kms further on but the IBA ride was blown.
On another IBA attempt my fuel receipts flew out of a side pocket. I now photograph each receipt as I get it.
Check each receipt's date/time for accuracy. Some servo's don't adjust for daylight saving. It's probably not such a big deal on a SS1600.
On one of my more strenuous IBA rides, Port Augusta to Darwin, 2723 kms in 24 hours, I arrived at my planned servo in Darwin with 15 minutes to spare and feeling very pleased with myself, until I noticed a problem with the receipt. I quickly found another servo just in time which saved the day.
I live in Canberra. How long are you planning on staying in Canberra?

perthcarpetcleaner · « **Reply #30 on:** February 23, 2018, 08:11:27 PM »

Thanks for the heads up Lionel.
arriving Canberra 16/3/18 and going camping with my cousin who is a local. Heading to the snowy mountains for 4 days then starting my return to WA. First ever visit to Canberra so really looking forward to it.
cheers
Stuart

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perthcarpetcleaner · « **Reply #31 on:** February 23, 2018, 08:15:35 PM »

Quote from: johnnyYTED on February 23, 2018, 01:11:34 PM

have a gQQd trip, it lQQks like your well planned & organised. STay hydrated is the beST advice I can give.
In your Sena Cam teST video I think you could aim the camera up juST a little as moST of the fQQtage was lQQking down at your dash.. but you probably noticed that
STroppy and I leave for our Tasmania 21 day tour both towing our trailers on 4 march but have done a lot less planning the details. We're winging it mostly

Hi Johnny
Yes thanks for that feedback on the camera.
Tassie trip sounds like a lot of fun. hope to hear of your travels on the way.
cheers
stuart

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perthcarpetcleaner · « **Reply #32 on:** February 23, 2018, 08:17:39 PM »

Quote from: Bodø Glimt on February 23, 2018, 01:17:26 PM

Quote from: StinkyPete on February 23, 2018, 06:03:56 AM
Give me a call when you are in Adelaide and perhaps we can hook up for a coffee and chat etc. I've PM'd you my phone number etc.

If I'm not working shall join you.

sounds good. pm your contact number and i will keep you in the loop
cheers
stuart

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perthcarpetcleaner · « **Reply #33 on:** February 28, 2018, 09:39:19 PM »

Quote from: perthcarpetcleaner on January 14, 2018, 12:02:26 PM

In the final planning stages of a trip from perth to Canberra. Any suggestions on training and preparation for an IBA 1600km ride during my trip. Recently completed a couple of 1000km rides.

Blog can be found at
http://emeryclan.com.au

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24 hours to go

Really excited now with just having done a 1 last check of supplies and gear for the trip. Vacuum sealed some steak and snaggers for 3 meals and tjrew in the engel. water and sports drinks also in the fridge as well as a 6 pack of beer for enjoyment when i stop o n Friday night.

Plan to have a day of rest tomorrow with no work, catch a few zzzzzz and light meals tomorrow. Will be up and adam by 10pm and starting the final check before leaving

live position details will be shown from 1/3/18
www.emeryclan.com.au

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johnnyYTED · « **Reply #34 on:** February 28, 2018, 10:02:10 PM »

sounds like your doing all that's needed, now just ride the plan, but underSTand and know your limits. Have a safe fun ride, I hope the anxiety dosent keep you awake.
I've got almoST got myself ready, coffin-camper is packed everything else ready for my departure on sat. I'll check on your blog and spot when I can.. and poST our travels also Ride safe

perthcarpetcleaner · « **Reply #35 on:** February 28, 2018, 10:24:48 PM »

Quote from: johnnyYTED on February 28, 2018, 10:02:10 PM

sounds like your doing all that's needed, now just ride the plan, but underSTand and know your limits. Have a safe fun ride, I hope the anxiety dosent keep you awake.
I've got almoST got myself ready, coffin-camper is packed everything else ready for my departure on sat. I'll check on your blog and spot when I can.. and poST our travels also Ride safe

Th
anks Johnny
look forward to reading your posts
cheers
stuart

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Yorkie · « **Reply #36 on:** March 01, 2018, 08:57:46 PM »

Have a great ride Stu

perthcarpetcleaner · « **Reply #37 on:** March 07, 2018, 06:59:33 PM »

Quote from: Yorkie on March 01, 2018, 08:57:46 PM

Have a great ride Stu

thanks Yorkie
got to Adelaide all safe
really enjoying the ride
cheers
stuart

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perthcarpetcleaner · « **Reply #38 on:** April 19, 2018, 05:35:27 PM »

Its Official.....successfully completed saddlesore 1000 during the first leg of the Perth Canberra trip.......
IBA member number 69572

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StinkyPete · « **Reply #39 on:** April 19, 2018, 05:39:42 PM »

Congratulations and well done on your first Iron Butt ride.

Biggles · « **Reply #40 on:** April 19, 2018, 06:10:39 PM »

Well done, perthcc! Now to rack up some metric ones...

perthcarpetcleaner · « **Reply #41 on:** April 19, 2018, 07:01:58 PM »

Quote from: StinkyPete on April 19, 2018, 05:39:42 PM

Congratulations and well done on your first Iron Butt ride.

Thanks Pete
Hope all is well with you
Cheers
Stuart

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perthcarpetcleaner · « **Reply #42 on:** April 19, 2018, 07:03:09 PM »

Quote from: Biggles on April 19, 2018, 06:10:39 PM

Well done, perthcc! Now to rack up some metric ones...

Thanks Biggles - they did record the klm reading which helps
Cheers
Stuart

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Biggles · « **Reply #43 on:** April 19, 2018, 07:57:37 PM »

Quote from: perthcarpetcleaner on April 19, 2018, 07:03:09 PM

Quote from: Biggles on April 19, 2018, 06:10:39 PM
Well done, perthcc! Now to rack up some metric ones...
Thanks Biggles - they did record the klm reading which helps
Cheers
Stuart

Yep- they do the opposite when you do a metric ride.

Shiney · « **Reply #44 on:** April 19, 2018, 09:30:59 PM »

Awesome work mate, congratulations

Jdbiker · « **Reply #45 on:** April 19, 2018, 10:01:57 PM »

Congratulations

🤓 Waiting for pics and RR

perthcarpetcleaner · « **Reply #46 on:** April 20, 2018, 08:31:09 PM »

Quote from: Shiney on April 19, 2018, 09:30:59 PM

Awesome work mate, congratulations

Thanks Shiney

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perthcarpetcleaner · « **Reply #47 on:** April 20, 2018, 08:31:53 PM »

Quote from: Jdbiker on April 19, 2018, 10:01:57 PM

Congratulations Waiting for pics and RR

Thanks Jdbiker

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Gadget · « **Reply #48 on:** April 20, 2018, 09:06:53 PM »

Well done.

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