Author Topic: Tassie Invasion in March 2018 (Read 3350 times)

johnnyYTED · « **on:** January 20, 2018, 08:36:20 AM »

G'day, I've been a bit quiet lately on here, well everywhere, not juST the www's even out in the big weird world we live in.
At Wooli I had mentioned I was planning to re visit Tasmania on STrangler after taking my mother there in the Volva laST May, so I'd STarted doing some "Spirit" ferry enquiries.
In November 'STroppy' aka Terry called and me and said he was intereSTed in joining me and that 'chops' might also be intereSTed. Then thru the facebook page STimpy also let us know he was keen to join us if things work out for him. We also let Diesel know and then PC and Marion as they will STill be on the island.
So Terry and I are booked on the overnight Spirit ferry on Sunday 4th March and returning to the mainland on Saturday24th March, we are both towing trailers and plan on free camping as much as possible to save on coSTs. We are also open to anyone else who would like to join us, the more the merrier they say..
If your intereSTed in joining us get in contact with Terry or myself.

Gadget · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2018, 08:50:32 AM »

Enjoy! Barstewards.

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Shiney · « **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2018, 02:59:52 PM »

I'm sure you'll have fun guys, I look forward to the ride report

Wild Rose · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2018, 04:49:05 PM »

Enjoy

Bodø Glimt · « **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2018, 07:18:53 PM »

Quote from: Shiney on January 20, 2018, 02:59:52 PM

I'm sure you'll have fun guys, I look forward to the ride report

I think we all do.

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #5 on:** January 20, 2018, 08:14:00 PM »

Quote from: Shiney on January 20, 2018, 02:59:52 PM

I'm sure you'll have fun guys, I look forward to the ride report

Shiney the ride report will be done hopefully nightly,

before I forgot what we did each day..

the mind aint working to well ATM..

Phil.S · « **Reply #6 on:** January 22, 2018, 01:12:19 AM »

Once you are in Tassie let me know where you will be travelling and then I can work out when I can meet up with you,

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #7 on:** February 03, 2018, 05:24:14 PM »

I spent a few hours today prepping for the Tassie trip as its only a month away today that I leave to STart the trip.
I fixed a bit of trim on the coffin and put a lockable latch on the box on the drawbar.
Got bits n bobs together that I think might be handy 'juST in case. lubed a few places, and STarted to plan the packing within the coffin.
I'll get it all together and test ride at least a week before the 3rd March juST to be certain its all safe ...

We have the RTE next Sunday and a FarRide on the 17th then I'll do an oil change and check all other fluids and oils. During laST week I added another set of LEDs I removed from STranger to increase my lighting, not that I think we'll be riding much after dark in Tassie.
I might take STranger out over the next few weeks instead of STrangler even
STarting to get excited...

and impatient

PC · « **Reply #8 on:** February 03, 2018, 06:55:24 PM »

Quote from: johnnyYTED on February 03, 2018, 05:24:14 PM

During laST week I added another set of LEDs I removed from STranger to increase my lighting, not that I think we'll be riding much after dark in Tassie.

Hey Johny ATM it is daylight at 6am and dark at 9pm and once you see the road kill you won't want to ride after dark so I wouldn't worry about extra lighting

NTRebel · « **Reply #9 on:** February 03, 2018, 11:37:47 PM »

Don't forget Johnny pictures or it never happened.

ST2UP · « **Reply #10 on:** February 04, 2018, 07:48:10 AM »

Jealous much.....

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #11 on:** February 23, 2018, 10:55:38 AM »

YeSTerday I learnt a bit more about STrangler, reading the manual I found the oil filler cap without ripping him apart

. I removed the lower cowling drained the oil, which was STill gQQd lQQking and clean of metal, changed the filter with a Honda filter poured in the new Shell Helix oil, then STarted the bike and let it run for a few minutes, as per manual, then 'off' and waited about five mins, checked the oil level and the oil had settled right on the top marker line. That was well done! the right amount of oil 1ST go

. what a fluke!!
I bought a new camping table at ALDI on Wednesday for the trip. I've also been gathering things to pack in the coffin to bring along.
I'm taking a new rear tyre I have along juST in case I need to get it fitted.
I'd charged the deep cycle battery via the 240 power lead and turned on the fridge, disconnected the 240 power and let it run to see how long it STays powered. roughly 3 days, so free camping I wont have to run the bike to charge up the battery

Terry and I should be able to juST do little supermarket STops to shop along the way.
only a week to go now before I STart the adventure south to Tasmania, and so lQQking forward to breaking the mundane life at home.

StinkyPete · « **Reply #12 on:** February 23, 2018, 11:20:09 AM »

If I can't be off on an adventure myself, I love to read about what other people are doing. Safe travels Johnny.

Knave · « **Reply #13 on:** February 23, 2018, 02:30:53 PM »

Enjoy the ride Johnny. Hopefully the weather will be on your side.

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #14 on:** March 03, 2018, 08:35:29 AM »

10.30 am the journey begins.
STrangler and the coffin are loaded teST ridden for wobble/sway and were parked outside overnight waiting to go.
FirST STop Canberra to STroppy's o/n then on to Melbourne port for an Overnight Spirit of Tasmania leg arriving Devonport @ 7.am to be welcomed by our Taswegian brother mr Diesel ,,,
will poST up progress when I 1: remember, 2: have ph/mobile reception or 3: we have had so much fun we want to make you all envious,

STranger is sulking at home...

alans1100 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 03, 2018, 09:46:23 AM »

Quote from: StinkyPete on February 23, 2018, 11:20:09 AM

If I can't be off on an adventure myself, I love to read about what other people are doing. Safe travels Johnny.

My thoughts too but then it make me want to go even more - can't win

Jdbiker · « **Reply #16 on:** March 03, 2018, 10:02:28 AM »

Have an awesome trip johnnyYTED and STroppy

ppopeye · « **Reply #17 on:** March 03, 2018, 10:35:57 AM »

Safe travels Johnny. And all.

Bodø Glimt · « **Reply #18 on:** March 03, 2018, 11:41:31 AM »

Looking forward to the reports. Make sure you keep Stroppy in check.

NTRebel · « **Reply #19 on:** March 03, 2018, 01:52:03 PM »

Have a good trip Johnny and plenty of piccies.

Phil.S · « **Reply #20 on:** March 03, 2018, 03:12:40 PM »

I look forward to meeting up with you while you are in Tassie

PC · « **Reply #21 on:** March 03, 2018, 03:20:12 PM »

Well that's that then hey

going to have to share the Tasmanian roads

Guys you are in for a blast. Looking forward to going for a scoot with you
Have put nearly 4K km on the bike Phil.S has taken us on a couple of rides and I think around Christmas I shud stop smiling

Diesel · « **Reply #22 on:** March 06, 2018, 09:40:25 PM »

In for a treat tomorrow. Just sayin'

Phil.S · « **Reply #23 on:** March 07, 2018, 10:11:26 AM »

What’s Johnny’s plans for his Tassietrip

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #24 on:** March 07, 2018, 03:41:41 PM »

Phil the plan is to do as many twisty mountain roads as possible, we are in Deloraine at the moment, last night tonight then moving over to Ulverstone Big4 tomorrow until Sunday, then it will be back to winging it for another 2 weeks. Diesel is planning an RTE at Ross soon, but we are open to any rides if we are near.

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